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The Ashburton Guardian. COUNTY AGRICULTURAL AND SPORTING RECORDER. VbL. %—No. 2 ASHBURTON, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 1879 Price—TWOPENCE Auctioneers and Cbmmisssion Agents ALFRED HARRISON, AUCTIONEER, COMMISSION AGENT. ETC. SALES, Sales of Stock, Mer chandise,' Furniture and Effects, also Pigs, Fowls/ and General Produce. WEEKLY SALE Every SATURDAY at 12 o’clock. SALe’iVARDS ATTENDED. Entries can be made at my office or at the Yards. Agent for the Transatlantic Fire Insurance Company. 5 IjTDMISTON BROS. & GUNDRY, 'j (lath bullock and CO.), ASHBURTON, General Merchants, Auctioneers, Stock, Station, Estate, and Commission Agents. Sales of Stock, Farm Implements, &c., will be held at their Yards, Ashbur ton, and the Tinwald Yards, on alternate TUESDAYS. CASH ADVANCES Made dn Stock, Produce, &c., consigned for Positive Sale. H^MISTON BROS. & GUNDRY. 19- -UyTRI JOHN LLOYD CRAWLEY, 111 V V- AUCTIONEER, STOCK, LAND, ESTATE, AND COM MISSION AGENT, 'Holds Weekly Sales Every Saturday, at One - o'clock, of Horses, Farm Produce, and General Merchandise of every descrip tion. -v* Fall advertisements third pejje. J. LLOYD CRAWLEY, AUCTIONEER, Stock, Land, Estate, and Commission Agent, . Saunders’ Buildings, East-st., Ashburton. , «7» [Cabd.] >; b UCHANAN & Co. ' Auctioneers, Land, and Estate Agents, ASHBURTON, 313 a pREDK. pAVI TT , E/st Street (Close to the Railway Station) Ashburton, Land and General Commission Agent. Orders taken for—Sydney Drays, Newcastle Coal, and Malvern (by the truck Load), Build ing Materials of . all kinds. Fencing Wire, Agricultural Implements* English and Ameri can, &c.,ftc. i MESSRS. PQYNTZ & CO., AN D, JjJ-B TAT E, GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS. Rents and Debts Collected, bney advanced on Freehold Security. 7 Surrey or, Civil Engineers, Ac. C. E. BOOKS AND SON, »U*VEYORS AND ¥/ CENSED LAND BROKERS Under the Laud Transfer Act, Government Contract Surveyors, Triangle, Wakanui Road, near Post-office ASHBURTON. 33 Hotels. RAILWAY HOTEL WINSLOW, v "TIITR W. HARRIS requests the pu ip. to ’ - * • ’ ' • • .Jk.*,*. ... know that he is back at hi# noose, and wishes his bid friends to ki i,, that they will receive the same g accommodation as formerly. Prr Suites of Rooms for families. Wines Jkr of the beat brands. Good stab ''End loose boxes, with every^attendana W. HARRIS, Millers, &c. SAUNDERS BROS., MILLERS, Grain Merchants, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS. Offices— EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Mills — GREAT SOUTH ROAD. H'l/f'OFFAT begs to inform the , iVI inhabitants of Ashburton and surrounding districts that his NEW FLOUR MILL AT WAKANUI HAS COMMENCED WORK, And hopes, by strict attention to busi ness, and turning out a First-class article, to merit a share of public support. Special attention paid to Gristing, and Fanners from a distance can have their Grist ground by return. 31 Insurance. THE LONDON & LANCASHIRE FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Capital—Fully Subscribed, £1,500,000. JURE INSURANCES of all kinds taken at lowest rates, special attention being given to Stack, Farm, Building, and other Agricultural Risks. Applications by letter for insurance will bo promptly attended to. The London and Lancashire being purely a Fire Company, the whole of its resources are available to meet Fire claims and this feature will at once commend itself to the public, for the resources of the Company can never be applied to the settlement of Life Clainu or Marine Losses, but every penny of its Capital (the whole of which could be called up at any time), together with its reserves, are available for Losses by Fire, and offer a complete guarantee that all engagements will be fully carried out. Claims are met with promptitude and liberality. Agents for Ashburton— SAUNDERS BROS. 6 Business Notice. IN BANKRUPTCY. WEEKS & DIXON have on Sale at their Office, East StreetNorth,-- PROOFS OF DEBT FORMS, FORMS OF AFFIDAVIT. Also, — FORMS of TO LET and FOR SALE. CHRISTCHURCH TaNiT SUBURBAN DIRECTORY FO* 1879. ON SALE at the “HEULD ” Office Saunders Buildings, East-street. ’ Price : Two Shillings and Sixpence. Neatly Bound Cloth. The above Volume (lontains a lot of valuable information, and should be ii) the hands of every Tradesmm, Timber Merchants, TIMBER! TIMBER!! 300,000 THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND FEET OF SUPERIOR BUILDING TIMBER. ALSO, 20,000 TWENTY THOUSAND SAWN TOTARA AND BLACK PINE FENCING g TAKES NOW ON SALE AT HAYES’ TIMBER YARDS, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, AT REDUCED PRICES. 12 Brick Manufactory. BRICKS. rjIHE UNDERSIGNED havirg COM PLETEL olieir KILN at Ashburton, art prepared to SUPPLY BRICKS, equal Ur any made in the Colony, at any Station up or down. Samples to be scon at the Company'* Offices, Ashburton, Rakaia, and V. inslow W. MONTGOMERY & CO [Limited] 32 Saddler. WM. AN D ERSON, SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER, Ashburton, HAS always in STOCK a complete assortment of every description of Saddlery, Harness, Whips, Saddlers’ Iron mongery, Ac., imported direct from Eng land. Goods to order manufactured on the premises of the best Materials, and at the lowest rates. 11 Cabinetmakers. T. A. GATES, AB I N E T MAKER, PICTURE FRAME MAKER, AND UNDERTAKER, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, ASHBURTON. 4 SPILLARD’S CABINET MAKING AND UPHOL STERY Manufactory, and Ware house, next to the Union Bank, Tancred street, Ashburton. Sitting Room and Bedroom Tables, Couches, Cheifonniers, Chairs, Chests of Drawers, Washstands, Commodes, Chim ney Glasses, Toilet do.. Whatnots, Dress ing Tables, Cradles, Children's Cots, Bassi nettes, Basket Ware, Bedsteads —double, single, ir on, and wood ; Mattresses, spring, hair, wool, andflax; Beds, feather, woollen, and cotton-flock; Bolsters and Pillows, do., do.; Carpets, Rugs, Floorcloth ; Mats and Matting Fibre, Cocoa and China; Fenders, Fire Irons and Japanned Ware ; Galvanised Baths and Buckets ; Kitchen Tables ; and English and American Chairs. Blinds—Venetian, W.re Gauze, Common Roller, and Spring ; Curtain Poles, Ac. Orders promptly attended to. 13 iBINETMAKING & UPHOLSTERING ESTABLISHMENT, last Street (next Echo Dining Rooms), ASHBURTON. M E E O H N IVJL E E C H , PRACTICAL BINETMAKER, UPHOLSTERER, PAPERHANGER, Ac. ALL KINDS OF REPAIRS. furniture Renovated and Ropdlished, or Exchanged. W 10 T ANTED KNOWN—That Visiting Cards, plain or mourning, can be ained printed in various styles, at the lerald ” and “Guardian” offices, near Railway Station. £ General Merchants. GREAT SALE OF THE ASSIGNED ESTATE OF HOOPER, AITKEN & CO. ORR AND CO., HAVING SECURED THE ENTIRE STOCK Of the above Estate, amounting to A 5.345 i os. 4<1., Have decided to give the PUBLIC the advantage of their Purchase by SELLING the whole of the DRAPERY, CLOTHING, BOOTS and SHOES, IRONMONGERY, FURNITURE, CROCKERY & GLASSWA RE AT ABOUT HALF THE USUAL PRICE for CASH. SALE OF THE DRAPERY, CLOTHING, BOOTS AND SHOES, AT THE PREMISES LATELY OCCUPIED BY J, H. PASS AND CO. SALE OF THE IRONMONGERY, FURNITURE, CROCKERY & GLASSWARE, AT THE NEW PREMISES OF HOOPER, AITKEN AND CO. BOTH SALES WILL COMMENCE ON SATURDAY, 27th SEPT. ORR AND CO., ASHBURON AND RAKAIA. 10 Chemist. M K I) I C A L H A L L. Established 1874. J. M. C AMBRT U G E, DRUGGIST, FAMILY AND DIM’FNSIXG CHEMIST, Has always in I,'tock— £ SPONGES—Honeycomb ami Turkey Toilet TRUSSES—Common Cireu'ar, Cole’s, Sal mon and Ody’s, Moemain, iVc. ELASTIC STOCKINGS —Knee Caps, Wristlets, and Anklets ; Abdominal Pelts in Silk and Thread. FEEDING BOTTLES—Mather’s, Maw’s, Dean’s, Stocker’s, Ayrton and Saun ders’, O’Connell’s. INFANTS’ FOODS—Liebig’s, Hard’s, Neave’s, Ridge’s, Ncstle’s. COD LIVER OILS—De Jongh’s, Lang ton’s, Muller’s, Foxe’s, Southall Bros. PERFUMERY—Piesse and I .tibia's, Rim mel’s, Gosnell’s, Priedenbadi’s, Low’s, The Crown Perfumery Company’s HORSE AND CATTLE MEDICINES. HOMOEOPATHIC MEDICINES—LeaIh and Ross’s daily e.vpected ex “ Wai langi. TEETH CAREFULLY EXTRACTED. 2 General Storekeeper. A S II BUR. TON S' The Oldest Established Easiness in the County of Ashburton. D. WILLIAMSON AND CO., DRAPERS, GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, TEA, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS. The Best House in Town fur MEN’S, BOYS’, AND YOUTHS’ READY-MAD E CL O T HIN G. CELEBRATED ROOT AND SHOE DEPOT. 14 SANDO AND CO., STOREKEEPERS, TOBACCONISTS, NEWS AGENTS, At,, At., EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Labor Registry Office. 35 Painter, J. R. CHAPMAN, JpAINTER, GLAZIER, PAPER HANGER & SIGN WRITER, Importer of Paperhangings, White Lead, Glass, A'c. The trade supplied at lowert Wholesale Prices. 17 S. COLLINS A' SON, J> AINTERS, PAPERHANGERS, SIGN-WRITERS, PLUMBERS, and - DECORATORS, Moore-strf.kt, Ashburton. Country orders promptly attended to, and the (piality of Work and Materials Guaranteed. Booksellers, Stationers, &c. H. M. JoKKS. Earing Square, LAW & COMMERCIAL STATIONER, ROOK AND MUSIC SELLER. Toys, Fancy Goods, Violins, Strings, Concertinas, A r e. Magazines, English Papers, Ar Periodicals, hy each Mail. Bookbinding Executed with Despatch. 15 WANTED KNOWN —That wo are now Selling 250 Cream Laid Commercial Envelopes for 25., cash ; 500 ditto, 3s. Gd. cash ; and 1000 ditto, Cs. Gd., fur prompt cash only. Weeks & Dixon. WANTED —Servants out of Employ ment to advertise for Situations in the “Herald” and “Guardian.” Only One Shilling, Cash, for fifteen words. Baker and Confectioner. BREAD! BREAD !! BREAD! CONFECTIONERY and BISCUITS. TAB WARD TAYLOR begs to infun 1 .Jl the inhabitants of Ashburton an the surrounding neighborhood that lie ha commenced business as Plain and Fane Bread and Biscuit Baker, and Confer tinner in Saunders’ New Buildings, nit hopes by strict attention to business, am keeping a first-class article, to merit a fai share of public patronage. BREAD—4Ib. LOAF. At the Shop ... ... sid. If Delivered ... ... Od. Confectionery and Biscuits always in stock. ONE TRIAL SOLICITED. Note, the Address—■ EDWARD TAYLOR, Bread and Biscuit Baker and Confectioner EAST STREET, Near the Railway Station. 343 a-A Builders. Ashburton steam saw mills SASH AND DOOR MANUFACTORY. G. PARKIN, Proprietor, BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR. Moore Street, Every description of Timber ami liii’ldinj; Materials in Stock and supplied on most reasonable terms. Elans prepared and Estimates Given 01. tl e shortest notice. 21 Carriers. B. C. SMITH, QENEUAL CARRIER, ETC., Moore Street, Ashburton.' 25 TH. BREWER’S Royal Mail COACH , leaves Longbeach for Ashburton (via Waterton, Ashton, Wheatstone, and Tinwald) daily, at 7 a. 111. , returning by the same route on arrival of 3 p.m. train from Christchurch. Parcels and orders punctually attended co. T. H. BREWER, L 95 Proprietor. ECOOKSON, Willis Street, runs the . MAIL COACH from Ashburton Railway Station to Green Street, Alford Forest, and Mount Somers, every Tuesday, and Friday, returning Wednesday and Saturday at 3 p.m. Business Notices. Advertise. If you want f to sell a Farm, to sell a Horse, to rent a Farm, to buy a Horse, to buy a House, to rent a House, to obtain board, to sell Oroceries, to sell furniture, to sell Hardware, to hire a Servant, to borrow Money, If you want | to sell Dry Goods, to sell a Carriage, to sell Real Estate, to seek a Situation, to obtain a Servant, to engage a Salesman, to se'l .Millinery Good;, to sell a House or Section, | to find a Strayed Animal, to find any one’s Address, to sell a piece of Furniture, to find an owner for Anything, to buy a second-hand Carriage, ; to lind any. king you have I os(, If you want I to sell Ag. Cultural Implement? YOU CAN HO SO, BY MAKING YOUR WANTS KNOWN (flic (fxtuvdian. OFFICE : SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, East Street. WANTED KNOWN—TImt Money can bo saved by purchasing your Sta tionery and Account Books, for cash, at the “Herald” and “Guardian” Whole sale Stationery Depot, Saunders’ Build ings, near Station. For Sale. FOR SALE, l o ACRES Tussock Laud, iu j* J ,'MIkJ Lots to suit purchasers. [ Yury Liberal Terms. ! SAUNDERS BROS. FOR SALE, 2,000 BUSHELS Rye-Grass SEED. 1 ,000 t ]o. Red Clover do. I ,000 do. Cow Grass do. 30 TONS POTATOES. SAUNDERS BROS. FOR SALE, SINGLE SEATED BUGGY. | DOUBLE do. do. And a quantity of Livery Stable keeper’s effects. SAUNDERS BROS. jaeaßMatwng-ir —asa———l t Amusements. J)ACING QLUB. ANNUAL MEETING. WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19x11 and 20TH. FIRST DAY. 1. Handicap Hurdle Race of 40 sovs; distance 2 miles, over 8 flights of about 3ft. 6in hurdles ; nomination J sov., acceptance 2 Sovs. 2. Coon tv Hurdle Race Handicap of 25 sovs. ; over 6 flights of abcut 3ft. 6 in, hurdles; nomination I sov., acceptance 2 sovs. ; r '/ 2 miles. District horses only. 3. Maiden Plate of 20 sovs. ; distance IJ4 miles ; weight for age ; entrance 2 sovs. ; district horses only, I hat. have never won an advertised race. 4. Asiiiujrton Cup Handicap of 50 sovs., added to a sweepstake of 5 sovs. for acceplois; nomination 2 sovs., acceptance 2 sovs.; 2 miles. 5. I.sdies’ Purse of 25 sovs.; district horses only ; welter weights for age ; gentlemen riders, who must be members of the Ash burton Racing Club ; entrance 2 sovs.; miles. 6. Farmers’ Plate of 10 sovs.; for horses the bona Jlde property of owneis residing in the County of Ashburton ; no weight under 12 stone; ij4 miles; entrance I sov. SECOND DAY. 1. County Steeplechase of 30 sovs.; over about 2 miles of fair hunting country ; weight for age ; for district, horses only entrance 2 sovs. 2. Racinc Ci.’Jii Handicap of 40 sovs.; added to a sweep of 3 sovs. for acceplois; ij4 miles; open; nomination 2 sovs. 3. Tradesmen’s Handicap of 20 sovs.; district horses only; miles; nomina tion 1 sov.; acceptance 1 sov. 4. Forced Handicap of 15 sovs.; for all winning horses at this meeting ; entrance 2 sovs.; i ){ miles. 5. Consolation Handicap of 15 sovs.; for beaten horses; nomination I sov.; acceptance X sov. RULES AND REGULATIONS : Qualification foe, £2 25.; members of the Ashburton Racing Club free. No entry will be received for any of the races except on the condition that all dis putes shad be decided by the stewards, whose decision in all cases shall be final. County horses shall be held to mean horses the bona fide property of owners residing iu the County of Ashburton pre vious to Ist September, 1879. Canterbury Jockey Club rules strictly adhered to unless otherwise specified. No protest will be entertained unless £2 2s. be deposited, which shall l>e for feited should the protest, iu the opinion of the stewards, prove frivolous. All entries and nominations to be iu the hands of the secretary, addressed to the Somerset Hotel, not later than 4 p.m. on October 3ist. Weights to appear for first day’s handicaps on Friday. November 14th ; acceptances on Monday, November 17th, in “ Lyttelton Times,” the “Press,” and the Ashburton “Herald,” and for second day's racing, weights will be declared at 7 p.m. on evening of Novem ber 19 ; acceptances at 9 p.m. same night. \ll entries to be sealed and addressed to to the secretary, Ashburton, enclosing entrance fees, name and age of horse, and colors of the rider. Any jockey riding in any other than hia declared colors will be fined one sovereign. JAMES WILKIE, 402 a Hon. Sea Public Notices SCHOOL Requisites and Artist Mate rials. H. M. JONES, Stationer, Baring Square. 473> CRICKETING Materials —Bata, Balliq Stumps, Knee Pads, &c., at H. M. JONES’, Statjonei, baling Equate,

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POST OFFICE NOTICES. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30. Mails close at Christchurch ; For Otago and Australian Colonies, per Albion, at 1.50 p. in. For Northern Ports of New Zealand, Sydney, and Brisbane, per Ringaroonia at 1.50 p in. The next mail foi the United Kingdom via San Francisco will be closed at Christchurch on Friday, Oct. 10, and will be dm in London on Nov. 25. Mails at the Ashburton Post Office close as follows : For Christchurch and North at 10 26 a.m. 4 p.m., and- 7.30 p.m., daily. For Chertsey at 10.20 a.m daily. For Rakaia at 10.20 a.m and 4 p.m daily. For Dunedin, Tinwald Winslow, Hinds, Coldstream, Rangitata, Orari, Winchester and Geraldine, at 10.20 a.m, daily. For Temuka. Timaru, and South at 10.20 a.m and 3 p.m daily. For Greeustrect, Ashburton Forks, Mount Somers, and Ashburton Gorge on Tuesdays and Fridays at 10.30 a.m For Ashton, Waterton, and Longbeach, at 3.15 p. m. daily. For Wakanui and Seafield, on Mondays and Thursdays, 7.30 p.m. W. St. G. Douglas, Postmaster. A travelling Post Office having been estab lished on the Southern line of railway, letters bearing a late fee of 2d, may be posted at any station in the mail carriage attached 10 the express train, and they will be included in the mails made up in transit for offices on the main line and branches. Sydney J. Dick, Chief Postmaster. UNCI AIMED LETTERS. On the first da; A each month a list is ex hibited at each P< . t Office in the Colony of the addresses of all letters received from places be yond the Colony that have remaind unclaimed for one month at such Post Office; and such of these letters as remain unclaimed at the end of a further period of two months are then for warded to the Dead Letter Office, to be return ed unopened to the countries where they origi nated. Unclaimed letters originating in the Colony are not advertised, but at the end of two months are forwarded to the Dead Letter Office, Wellington, there to be opened and re turned to the writers. The following letteis from places beyond the colony were received at the Ashburtcn Post Office during the month of July, and remained unclaimed on Ist September, 1879: — Bennison, W. Bowden, W. Daly, loseph Gerry, John lletherington, William Horsfall, Miss O. Lafgren, P. P. Millas, Mrs. C. '"erkins, George Russell, Robert Smith, John Groves Stirling, James Wilkinson, Mr. Woodman, W. D. W. St, G. Douglas, ■ Postmaster. ASHBURTON RETAIL LIST. MEMORANDA. AUCTION SALES. Acland, Campbell, & Co., at their yards— Horses, Sheep, Cuttle, and Pigs. MEETINGS. This Evening. Borough Cricket Club—Genera;! Meeting at Broadhelt’s Central Temperance Hotel, at 7 p.m. The Ashburton Guardian, COUNTY AGRICULTURAL & SPORTING RECORDER. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 1879. Perhaps the most noteworthy feature of the recent elections in Canterbury was the fact that, while Christchurch returned the Premier now holding office, Selwyn re turned the Premier who is to succeed him When the Hon. John Hall resigned his seat in the Upper House to stand for the Selwyn seat in the House of Representa tives, he did his party signal service—ser vice which, as events have since proved, they sorely stood in need of. Had be not resigned his position as a member of the Legislative Council, he could not have se cured— as he did, and unopposed—the seat for Selwyn, and thus be returned to supply the place, as leader of the Opposi tion, of Sir William Fox, whose unt iward defeat at Wanganui deprived the country of the Knight's services. Than the Hoi!. John Hall, we know of no man in the House bettsr qualified for the position h will certainly be called upon to fill as Sir George Grey’s successor in office, in the event of tho no-confidence motion being carried which the new leader is to propose to-day. Ho is not an orator, so he will not kill the time of the House with melo dious drivel about the “ prattling infant on its mother’s knee,” crowing with gleeful childish innocence, ignorant as yet of the wrongs it is born to suffer, and of the con necting link it is between the past and the future of the great human race. Nor is he likely to weave a web of rhetoric so potent that it will ensnare Sir George’s 60,000 serfs and load them away by his flattery from the blind hero-worship which is so pronounced a characteristic of that portion of the present Premier’s supporters who admire him for himself and the toleol reformer he would play, and not for the loaves and fishes he can provide. But nevertheless the new leader is sufficiently master of his mother tongue to be able to say what he means with a clearness there is no perverting, and, being in every sense of the word a gentleman, he does not deal with the person or the motives of a political opponent, but with the ar guments he advances. No amount of work appears to weary him nor blunts his keen-sightedness. He can meet his foe at four o’clock in the morning, after a long and tedious sitting, with an answer as ready and as true to the mark, as he would have met with when the night had only reached its marrow, and the brilliance of the debate was at noon. The colony’s history is at his finger ends, and he is master of its most minute details that have any significance, and he brings to his aid a capacity for business rarely ract with that will be turned to good account against a Ministry whose incapacity is as notorious as their honor and sincerity are lightly esteemed. The Hon. John Hall’s re-entrance of the House of Representatives is opportune. He is no novice in the art of government. Five times has he held a portfolio, and always with honor. So well has he suc ceeded in winning, “golden opinions from all sorts of people,” that his practical ability, his knowledge of human nature, and his consummate tact are everywhere allowed. Moreover, lie carries to the House an' unsullied name as a private gentleman, and his character as a consist ent politician cannot be assailed, In their new leader, then, the Opposition have a man commanding the country’s confidence in his honesty, in his loyalty to the colony’s welfare, and one who has shown by a long and honorable Parliamentary career— during which he has several times been in the Ministry, and would have been the Premier long ere now but for failing health that forced his retirement from the House —how eminently fitted he is for the posi tion he must ere long be called upon to fill. In Sir William Fox the Opposition lost a valiant champion, but he was one who did not have behind him the whole hearted confidence of all who marshalled under him. In Mr Hall they find a man whom they are bound to trust, and under whom, we have no fear, they will present as solid a front as Sir George Grej' has ever yet met in the House. How long the fight will last it is diffi cult to say. Doubtless a great sea. of talk will roll over the House before the vote is taken. But even should that vote be ad verse to the motion of no-confidence, and Sir George Grey again be entrusted with the country’s destinies, he is so certain to repeat the history he has already chronicled of his Premiership, and gradually estrange the thinking men amongst his recent re emits until he finds himself in a deep minority. We publish to-day a second letter ask" ing us to devote space every Saturday to the publication of sermons or other reli gious matter, and many verbal requests of the same kind have been made to us. We are desirous as far as in us lies, to concede to all seasonable wishes on the part of our readers, but, being a public newspaper, our conduct would be open to criticism by those of our subscribers who are not pro testants were we gratuitously to devote any portion of our space to the dissemina tion of the Gospel as read by any parti cular body of Christians. -We are pre pared, however, to put a column or more of our space at the disposal of the Minis ters of the Gospel in Ashburton, or of the Young Men’s Christian Association, provided that all responsibility of editor ship in regard to the election of suitable sermons is taken from our shoulders, and that subscriptions be raised by the various religious bodies in town and coun try to defrq&the cost of publication. The publishers prepared to afford the re quired space at a merely nominal figure, and the matter now rests with those gen tlemen who desire to see a sermon pub- ! lished every Saturday. In adopting the course wo have indicated above, we are ! only following the example of other papers in the Colony, in Australia, and at Home, who publish sermons in their Saturday issues. To initiate the movement, we would recommend that a committee com prising the clergymen of the district, and such members of the churches as have the people’s confidence should take into consideration the subject of - compiling suitable sermons and raising; (subscriptions —the publishers will be fotmd ready to meet them in a liberal spirit; . Boys’ School Mr. D. Davidson noti fies by advertisement, that the next quarter of his school commences on Mon day next. County Cricket Club. • Attention is directed to the Honorary Secretary’s ad vertisement in another column, calling a General Meeting of this Club at Quill’s Commercial Hotel for to-morrow evening, at 8 p.m. The Horse Parade. —About a score of entries have been made for the parade of entires in the Domain this day. We hope that the day will coutinue fine, as the best horses in the district will be shown, botli thoroughbred and draught. The Secretary wishes us to draw the attention of exhibitors to the necessity for being on the ground punctually. Alford Forest School Treat and Ball. —On Thursday a treat was given to the school children at this place in the form of a picnic and sports. Fortunately the rain, which had been threatening a downpour all day, held off until about 3.30 p.m., by which time the youngsters had thoroughly enjoyed themselves, won their prizes, and started for home in the best of humor. In the evening the grown up portion of the community attended a ball by the invitation of Mr. C. Morgan, at the Alford Forest, hotel. In spite of the rain which fell in ttyp latter part of the day and evening, about* GO persons wore present, some having come a distance of 10 miles. Dancing was kept up until the small hours of the morning; everyone appearing to enjoy themselves thoroughly and the affair was a complete success. Buccleuch. —This rising little township at the foot of Mount Somers and at the mouth of the Ashburton Gorge, is begin ning to attract attention. It is very cen trally situated, and contains a good hotel, a store, post-office, Road Board offices, two smithies, a sadler’s shop, &0., and is the abode of several artizans such as stone masons, carpenters, &c., and will no doubt rise to importance as the time for the ex tension and completion of the railway from ‘Ashburton to Mount Somers approaches. “Amongst the later improvements, we notice that the Road Board and public recreation reserves have been pilau ted with forest trees. Cricket.— A meeting of cricketers was held at Quill’s Commercial Hotel at two o’clock last Saturday afternoon. About a dozen gentlemen were present, and Mr. J. E. Hyde Harris was voted to the chair. The Chairman briefly explained that the object of the meeting was to form a cricketing association, -and read a scheme for its accomplishment which had been prepared by gentlemen taking an interest in the matter. After some discussion Mr. S. Saunders proposed, and Mr. A. Fooka seconded the . following resolution, which was carried unanimously,' “ That it is desirable to form a Cricket Association for the Borough of Ashburton, and with the object of promoting cricketing interests within the Borough, and to take charge of the ground recently granted by fthe Domain Board.” It was proposed by Mr. Douglas, seconded by Mr. Andrews, and carried, “That clubs having 15 or more playing members be eligible for associa tion.” It was proposed by Mr. G. Andrews and seconded by Mr. S. Saun ders, and carried, “ That three members shall be appointed by each associated club to form a Committe of the Association.” Mr. Broadbelt proposed, and Mr. Hodder seconded the following resolution, which was carried, “ That the Committee be at once elected, and requested to draw up draft rules for the Association, to be sub mitted to a general meeting on Friday evening next.” Some discussion followed on cricket matters generally, during which it transpired that the meeting called for last Wednesday evening last had been at tended by a number of gentlemen from each club, but owing to a misunderstand ing in reference to the meeting-room, they had missed one another. Mount Somees and Alford Forest Schools. —These schools which have been closed for a while, are now both open, the respective committees having suc ceeded in obtaining masters and mistresses for their institutions. There is a very satisfactory attendance of children at both places, which will no doubt steadily increase, as the want of opportunity to give their children a fair amount of education has hitherto been severely felt by the 1 inhabitants of these somewhat secluded neighborhoods. The Philadelphia “ Record” remarks that the boast of Englishmen that, the sun never sets on the English Empire is equally applicable to the United States. With the purchase of Alaska we made our territory extend through 197 degrees of longitude, or 17 degrees more than half way around the globe, so that “when the sun is giving its good-night kiss to our westennost isle, on the confines of the Behring’s Sea, it is already flooding the fields and forests of Maine with its morn ing light.” The San Francisco Mail.— On Satur day' evening a special train left Christ church carrying the southern portion of the San Francisco mail, amongst the bags being those for Ashburton, which arrived about nine o’clock. Hitherto the Ash burton portion of the mail budget has been made up along with the Christchurch lot, and there was thus a chance that Dunedin would bo better off than ourselves by being able to obtain a delivery before the letters for Ashburton were distributed. This has now been obviated by an arrange ment whereby the Ashburton portion of the mail, is sorted out before it' reaches Christchurch and the special mail train will now always bring up the Ashburton bags along with those for further south. Mouitx Somers District. —As' must have been the case throughout the length of this Island, the back country runs in this district have suffered severely from the severity of the past winter, and the unusual time the snow lay on the ground. It is feared that the tallies at mustering time will show a hqfovy lops in sheep and possibly a lighter cram of|wool. . will be obtained from the por- J tion of the flock, owing to.their weakened condition and loss of constitutional vigor. In the neighborhood of Mount Somers and Alford Forest, the spring is at least a month earlier than it was last year, and to ; judge from the appearance of the flower gardens, the advanced state of the crops, and the foliage of the willows, the season cannot be more than the merest trifle behind our own at Ashburton, although these places are situate at an " altitude of some 1100 feet above the sea level. We notice many improvements carried out under the direction of the Hoad Board during the last 6 months: notably some extensive cuttings, etc.', on the Gorge Road, where it was completely destroyed by floods last year; also a bridge on the Bush road, and another on the main road near. tb« Snrflftd..'B!a^||n ||| l« both of which concrete has been subst!-' tuted for the old wooden structures which were becoming unsafe for traffic.' * Buggy Accident..—On Sunday,mornings about 9.30, Mr. Henry Zander and .his . brother left Messrs. Friedlanders’ stables in a new American waggon lately imported by the firm. The horse used, “ is a grand specimen of a coach horse, full r of life and quiet to drive, but on this occa sion the Jehu did not appear to have co mai nland over his high-mettled steed; Tojfcf after leaving the store to proceed down ? Moore street, Prince gradually increas'ed ' his pace,, and after some vain attempts on . Mr. Zander’s part to pull him up, that gentleman was pitched out, and a little further on his brother dropped off behind. “ Prince,” finding his load diminishing by degrees, negotiated the corner of Moore street and the east belt very and raced along the latter street at a tremen dous pace, until stopped On the nUrth-side*. of the Wakanui Creek by McLauchlin and Co., contractors, who are camped there. The waggon was found to have shaft broken, one of the wheels twisted out of shape, and some other slight damages. The horse had several flesh w6uhda, rbut' none of them serious. Neither of occupants-were much hurt, and the wonder is that the Vehicle escaped so well as it.. did. T-i*. - ’ Service of Song.— A Service of‘Song " was held at the Presbyterian Ohurohlfst . evening. There was ’a limited {atten^hce, , not more than 60 being present. ; The , Rev. Mr. Beattie opened the'meeting s with prayer, and a series of pieces of sacred music, the whole foimingya t mnsical sketch of the , “ World’s Re'- - deemer”were then given, writh descrip i -live readings between each. *The o»en • hig “I’ll think of my Savioitr a finely rendered, but some ; of.-- the other c pieces sung displayed a slight want of i practice ; “ The Blind Beggar,” “ Com munion,” , and - -“ Mount T,Ca}vpy,rijre£e s however very .well t ing alone ” ~was- a 1 pretty melimy, . though rather. ,a; frpgij ; %a , kind of music usually gis«f». ; -in 'a sacred 3 service. The funds collected were for. 1 the Benefit of the Sunday wiilpiijir i Ashburton' BninpiNff'-; Swifect.- 01 #* 5 would remind * usual monthly niwEmg of this society will be. held this- 'Avmtmgh'sal Mr. j Bullock’s ofiice. We are pleased to learn , that since- 'the .publio&fclomoffthe last j report— satisfactory r position—the ousihesStol ”he society h«s j extended and ’ continued Fetnuherativ&a 3 The Barometer:— We never remember, f having seen the barombtCr•'lowersthaif it 5 was last night. It read 28*20, [ that portends we leave to the weather. , wise to say, but we imagine somebody ' must be catching it somewhere. i The County Hospital.— The erection' ■ of this structure is now so far advanced' > that a fair idea, of, its fut|ire appearance > can be obtained by a visit to th&werks^ . Situated at the upper ena of rile Vitamin, L it occupies the most commanding site . within the town belts, and being in the , public Domain, it can never be hemmed . in by other buildings. Consequently it . will always have the advantage of isolation —a great point in such a building as • [ sanitary institution. ; Added to this the . old watercourse running close by it, will , make drainage easy, and in the future we hope to see the gully flooded with.water, so as to convert it into an ornamental seiJ pentine lake. 1 Nature Bad doncf a gooA deal to make the Domain u a “ thing ofl beauty.” Art has sdmeiliing 4 ihorai to doJ and our recreation gardens 1 will then be afl “joy forever.” At present .we .; refzaufl from giving a detailed description ! of tb« building as it is not fair to* criticise mil finished work, but from the quantity ol the elaborate white stone carviilga now ml the ground, we may fairly expect tosee ul the hospital architecture very diiferenti both as to style and materials .used, fronl What has hitherto obtained in this district! To the eye of a novice, the ‘rooms soeil somewhat cramped, but this imppessioß may be dispelled as the interior Iwoifl draws near completion, when we purpolH giving a detailed description of the. A Millionaire’s Little Joke.—Al aged millionaire in an American city has played a sad trick uponj|tis and relatives. He invited, thexffSall gather round his dying bed, arid they wdro assembled' tary and a whole stock of-degal upon them, and made. them’all take davits that he Was perfectly sane clearheaded and. cool—arid’'then When the heirs came to rummage in desk-, they found - a willdatedih 18? B bequeathing most of hia property* to idiot asylunt: and furious at tneir they one und all. began an action to the will broken on the ground of —all swpariug that, though lie 'was sane on the day of hts defeth, he madder’uf a-whole litter of Mdrch 1875, Then " his executor smiled a smile and produced a later frill; made signed about half-an-hour before the gathered around liis dying bed, the same effect as the first one. event has >cast a gloom over the munity of heirs. ’ High. —A judge at Montgomery, bama, recently interrupted a flowery young orator with,—“ Hold hold on, my dear sir! higher! : you are already out of jurisdiction of thia court ! Unkind. — A pack of : wolves in burno county, ; Minnesota, couple of lawyers five miles, ‘.‘New Orleans Republican” showed a lack of professional courten^^^| A H W! ! I UESDAV. SEPTEMBER 30, 18*1* . 2 THE ASHBURiON GUARDIAN s. d. s. it Butter, inferior to best t? lb I 2 to I 4 Eggs, (ff <lo»en I 0 to 0 0 Clieese, prime quality. If? Jb 0 8 to 0 IO Bacon, piime smoked, 1? lb 0 9 to 0 10 Hams in cloth, lb I 0 to 0 0 flour in bags, i? loolb 14 6 to 0 O Oatmeal, t? 25ft • • 6 0 to 0 0 Lard, # lb - - - 0 9 to 0 0 Public Notice. NEW Till-WEEKLY MORNING PAPER. PRICE—TWOPENCE ! PUBLISHED ON TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS, and SATURDAYS. The size of the Guardian will be Six pages demy for the present, pending the arrival of suitable machinery, when it will take the same size permanently as the Christchurch Press. The Guardian is intended to meet the want in the County of Ashburton of a paper specially devoted to the agricultural and pastoral interests. It comes into existence in response to the expressed desire of a numerous section of the influen tial farmers, merchants, and other settlers in the country dristricts, and it purposes -to supply an excellent compendium of the news of the day, derived from the most trustworthy sources. Arrangements have been made with able correspondents in every district in the County to supply ' '• intelligence of all events of interest c curing in their locality, while advantage will also be taken of the great facilities now given by the telegraph for securing thelatest news from all parts of the colony, and, through Reuter’s Agency, of sum maries of intelligence from ail parts of the world. Special attention will be given in the Guardian’s columns to matters of interest ' to agriculturalists, and no pains will be ' Spared to make the Paper an indispensable item in the . economy of the Ashburton ’ ■ farmer’s household and a welcome guest at every fireside. ” ' Travelling reporters have been retained, ■' who will personally visit the various dis tricts ; and arrangements have been made whereby reports upon the condition and progress of the crops, &c., written by men with a practical knowledge of the subjects - on which they write, will be seemed. On . this point it may be mentioned that papers have been secured written by some of the ablest and most practical pens in the colony on subjects of moment to the farmer ; and these will appear in regular succession. The Guardian will be thoroughly inde pendent, and appears with its hands untied, and in no way trammelled by the influence , of any party, its aim being, while the : progress of the farming interest in the County has first place in its desires, to secure the greatest good for the greatest number. In politics it will give an honest support to thoroughly Liberal measures, and will be loyal to any Government, who, having the country’s confidence, is prepared to legislate upon a wise and liberal platform, ■ and is capable of administering public j affairs with prudence, honesty, and ability. , , The price of the Ashburton Guardian will be Single Copy : 2d. ' Terms to subscribers ; In advance. Booked. Quarterly fis. ... 7s. Half-yearly 12s. ... 14s. .'-Yearly ... 245. ... 28s. Advertising terms on application at the ■ ! ■ 1 Office. WEEKS AND DIXON, PROPRIETORS. " Publishing Office, Bast Street, a Ashburton. , , \ Meetings. U BOROUGH CRICKET A GENERAL MEETING of Mem bers is hereby convened at the “ Central Temperance Hotel, on TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, At 7 p.m. Very Important Business. All intending Members respectfully in vited. A Full Muster requested. S. E. POYNTZ, 510 a Hon. Sec. ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILD ING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. THE Monthly Meeting of the above Society will be held in Mr. Bullock’s office on TUESDAY EVENING, from 6 30 to 8.30. Subscriptions will be received at the Secretary’s office, Burnett street, be tween the hours of 9 o’clock and 4 p.m. this day, at Mr. Bullock’s office, from 6‘30 to B‘3o on Tuesday evening. J. WARD. 511 a Secretary. ASHBURTON AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. HORSE PARADE. The annual show of entire HORSES (Under the management of the above Association) Will be held on TUESDAY, the 30TH Inst., On the Reserve at the corner of the North- East Town Belt and West street. All horses must be on the ground not later than half-past ten. Entrance to Ground—ls. GEORGE JAMESON, 500 a Secretary. Clothing Establishment. ASSIGNMENT OF THE ESTATE OF MESSRS. AITKEN, PASCOE & CO., CLOTHING MANUFACTURERS, TO Mr. J. H. Morrison, 1 Manager Mosgiel Woolen Tru.taaa. Mn. John Ross, Of Sargood, Sons & Ewing j above large Clothing Manufac- I taring Firm having had to succumb to these hard times, and assign their estate, we have been induced by the Trustees to purchase the whole of their large Manufactured Stock at a Very Heavy Reduction, and have resolved to sell the same again in our Branches direct to the public at prices at which we could not legitimately sell our own Goods. In fact (without exaggeration) during the next few weeks we are in a position to offer NEW GOODS IN MEN’S AND BOYS’ ATTIRE, Of Colonial Manufacture, at from ONE THIRD TO ONE HALF THEIR USUAL COST. HALLENSTEIN BROS., New Zealand Clothing Factory. The assigned Stock will be for Sale in eur Ashburton Branch from and on SATURDAY NEXT, 28th JUNE. New Zealand Clothing Factory. 12a HERALD, Published Daily. are requested to make known any irregularity in the delivery, whether in Town or Country, which shall be immediately remedied. Country Sub oribers along the Wakanui Road to the ichool, thence to Seafield, Cambridge, and Rowland, are supplied by the mail-cart every Tuesday and Friday SEWING Machines and other Requi sites. H. M. JONES, Stationer, Etc., Baring Square. 473* -piNVELOPES, NOTEPAPEB, EN VELOPES, NOTEPAPER.—The cheapest ever offered in Ashburton, at the Herald Office, Wholesale Stationery Saunders’ Buildings. Business Notices. SEALY BROS., NURSERYMEN AND SEEDSMEN, BEG to thank their friends and the public of Ashburton for the liberal support accorded them during the past tivo years, and to intimate that they HAVE OPENED new business premises in East Street, near the Bank of New Zealand, where they will be prepared to supply Agricul tural and Garden Seeds of every descrip tion. SEALY BROS., NURSERYMEN AND SEEDSMEN. EAST STREET. The facilities we possess for testing the quality of all Seeds offered by us, and our desire to extend this branch of our busi ness, will be a sufficient guarantee that all Seeds offered by us will be sucli as will give the utmost satisfaction. SEALY~BROS., THE ASHBURTON NURSERY, BEACH ROAD, MOORE STREET. 306 a 1 NEW fjIAILOEING JjISTABLISHMENT, THE TRIANGLE, Wakanni Road, near H. M. Jones’., G. J. F. LUBLOW, PRACTICAL TAILOR AND HABIT MAKER, Begs to announce to the public of Ashbur ton and the surrounding district that he HAS COMMENCED BUSINESS, and is prepared to execute orders equal to anything in the Colony. One trial will be sufficient as to Fit, Style, and Workmanship. Dress Suits, in various styles, and latest fashions. 1 weed Suits of every kind in latest styles. Fancy Coatings and Vest ings. Cord Pants; Trousers strapped and cuffed. A good assortment of Tweeds and Cloth in Stock. Reasonable Prices will be charged, and satisfaction guaranteed. the address — G. J. F. LUBLOW, Wakanui Road, Ashburton. 283 a Gasfltters, &c. PUBLIC NOTICE. TRADESMEN and others who intend using the Ashburton Gas Company s Gas should give their orders at once have their premises fitted with Gas Fittings, to ensure no delay when the Gas is brought into the town. J. C. DOLMAN, LICENSED GASFITTER, Plumber, Locksmith, Whitesmith, Bell hanger, Zinc and Tin-plate Worker, Hot and Cold Water Engineer, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON, N.B.—Artesian Wells sunk and Puraj* fitted and repaired ; O. G. Guttering fixer at Current Rates. Electric Bella supplied and fitted. Orders punctually attended to in town and country. 812 Fruiterers, &c. W. T. D Av 18 ON> GREENGROCER AND FRUITERER, HAS ON S 3. LE- Onions, Good Potatoes, Carrots, Parsnips, Turnips, Herbs. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL, (Next to Fowler, Grocer) TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON tc,* Cabinetmakers. TINWALD FURNITURE DEPOT. QHARLES Jg R A D E R CABINET MAKER, FURNITURE DEALER, &c. Venetian and other Blinds, Curtain Poles, Oxford and other Picture Frames made to order. Repairs Executed with Despatch, Note the Address— Great South Road, TintvalD, (Next to Mr. Prottejohn’s, Shoe Makei m Lost. £3 REWARD. LOST —From Shepherd’s Bush, Rangi tata, Two Saddle and Harness Horses— -1 Roan Horse, bred at Chatraos, known as “ Donald,” 1 Black Horse, collar marked, Both shod. The above reward will be paid to anyone delivering the same at Bossenberg’s Stables, Ashburton, or to James Fraser, Mount Somers Road Board : or 30s for each Horse. 22 JAS. FRASER. THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, Advertisements received for the GUARDIAN up to 9 p.m. at the scale charges, afterwards at double rates for insertion over the leader. NOTICE. NEW POSTAL REGULATION. Letters posted within the colony having the names and addresses of the senders printed on the address side of the envelopes, accompanied by a request that the letters be returned if not claimed within a stated period, will be return ed unopened. Provided, however, such letters shall have remained in the post office to which they may be addressed, at least ten days. THE ASHBURTON HERALD And Borough and County Advertiser (With which is incorporated tho Evening Echo.) ASHBURTON, WAKANUI, AND SEA FIELD “HERALD” DELIVERY. CJUBSCRIBERS to The Ashburton lO Herald, residing at and between the above places will, in future, be supplied by tho Boy, at their residences, every Tues day and Friday. GREENSTREET, WESTERFIELD, UPPER ASHBURTON, AND MOUNT SOMERS. Subscribers residing in the above 'is tricts will be supplied by Cookson'- coach. Orders received by Messrs. Tisch and R. Morgan. New Subscribers will please orward their names to any of the Agents, or our Office, as early as possible. Subscription : By post or Boy, Bs. 6d. per quarter; in advance, 7s. Gd. per quarter ; or 28s. per annum. The Ashburton Herald will contain all the latest telegraphic and other news, grain and produce market reports, and particu lar attention will be paid to the wants ol settlers. All notices referring to the Borough Council, County Council, and the Road Beards, will be found in the Hearld. Agencies where The Herald can be obtained : Wakanui School Wakanui Creek.. Seafield yy ... Newlands Spread Eagle ... Mount Somers ... Mr. Ginney ... G. Leadley ... Mr. Atkinson ... T. M. Jones ... Ed Watkins ... Mir. Tisch ... R. Morgan. The Agents will supply primed forms for new subscribers to sign.

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' / ' cTues day . September 30. 1879.] THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN 5 -If aw Advertises SEALY BR lEEDSMEN AND Nl East Strek ASHBURTC Ann, Garden, and Flow Garden Requisites of e' Jtion at Lowest B Nursery—Moore £ Ashburton roys’s D. Davidson’s Quarl on MONDAY Next. Vac Boys. < COUNTY CRICKE A GENERAL MEETIN Club will be held » mercial Hotel, on WEDS Ing, Ist October, at 8 o’cl are requested to be put attendance. Business : Very Importai By ordei R. WESTEI 45 Ho TO CARRIE] fTIENDERS are invited J_ Bridge .Timber fr< Railway Station to Digby’s Specifications may be se Steel’s, Blacksmith, Burm burton, where tenders w until, Monday, October 6, ,] The lowest or anytendei accepted. 47 J T. CEAMBE Boot and sho „• • ■ East Street, Ash. Boots and Shoes *f all Pegged. Repairs Attendi FAMILY HO’ DURHAM STREET CHRISTCHUR ■yy HITE PA (Late of the Royal Hote This Hotel is noW Ren fitted tq» as FTRSTCLASS famh WASTE PAPER fori at the Herald O; qarly. £ Mb. PERJdtiii Durham Strict S< CHRIST GH I Board and Ldginj Beds and Meab^-ta. rj\HE TO STAND THS { Thoroughbred■. El TAM O’SHxN’ will travel the Mount ion Forest Districta 23 W 4. -^n-c; ; «TITD NCT Wants, &c. TO BAKERS. WANTED —A Second Hand for the Bakehouse and to Drive Cart.— Apply to E. TAYLOR, 494 a Saunders’ Buildings. IF the LUSTRE DRESS left at the Herald Office, and advertised some time since, is not claimed it will be sold to defray expenses. 495 a To Let. TO LET. fTIO MEET THE TIMES, I am pre |_ pared to take a very low rental for Shops of mine, situated in Triangle and East street. T. BULLOCK. rnO LET, at a very low rental—Bakery, I together with Dwelling-house and i Shop, near the Post Office. . 3 93 a T’lOS. BULLOCK. TO LET, WITH A PURCHASING CLAUSE, OR FOR SALE, CHEAP, ACRES, 453 Which would make a very compact farm, situated at the back of Mr. Digby’s. Apply to THOMAS BULLOCK. TO CONTRACTORS AND OTHERS. rpO LET, 2000 ACRES ROLLING. Apply to SAUNDERS BROS., Ashburton, Charing Cross, or Seafield. ROLLING. 2000 ACRES T ° LET ’ in Lotß to suit Contractors. Apply at once to SAUNDERS BROTHERS, Ashburton, Charing Cross, or Seafield. 493 a TO LET, STATIONERS’ SHOP, recently occu pied by Mr. J. Y. Wax’d. This Shop is fitted up in a very com plete manner, and four comfortable dwel ling rooms are attached. SAUNDERS BROS. For Sale. _ FOR SALE, i GRAIN STORE at South Ashbur r\ ton. Apply to —B66a THOMAS BULLOCK. FOR SALE, A COMPACT FARM, well-watered, /\ and really first-class land of about tOO acres, situated on Lomrbeach Estate. For full particulars, apply to i THOMAS BULLOCK. FOR SALE, Cheap, or TO LET, with a Purchasing Clause, a FARM, of 137 Acres, partly improved, and situated about three and a half miles from the .Township. Apply to j c r THOMAS BULLOCK. FOR SALE, i NUMBER of Light and Draught HORSES. SAUNDERS BROS. Public Notices. NOTICE. T INWALD AND HIND HO TOWNSHIPS. PE PURCHASERS of the undermentioned Sections in the above-named Town ships are hereby requested to pay balances of purchase-money, together with interest thereon to the undersigned without delay. Tinwald Sections. Nos. 2,19, 20, 2G, 46, 69, 89, 90, 123, 136, 147, 153, 155, 165, 179, 182, 183, 220, 221, 234, 248, 250, 253, 254, 277, 378, 379, 380, and 383. Hindhope Sections. Nos. 6, 11, 16, 20, 23, 27, 29, 47, 55, 68, 93, and 95. ROBERT WILKIN & CO., Hereford Street, Christchurch. 492 a O T I C E. ESTATE OF F. DOHERTY. ALL Accounts due to the above estate must be paid forthwith Mr. Doherty, or they will be sued for without further notice. By order of the Trustees, D. CARO. 927 W. BROWNE. The Stud. 1879. TO STAND THIS SEASON. thoroughbred bay ooet, CAMDEN. CAMDEN is a bay colt, 16 hands 2 inches high, with beautiful sym metry and splendid action, aged 4 years ; bred by Mr. G. H. Lee. Camden is by Traducer, dam Jeu d’Esprit, by Peter Plat, dam Jessie, by Muleyson, dam Bay Camerton, out of Arab mare Muleyson, by Muley. The Arab mare was bred by Mr. Kiley, New South Wales, from an Arab mare imported by him. . . , Camden will travel the district of Ash burton. Teems: £5 sr. per mare, payable Ist Jaanuary, 1880 ; groomage fees, ss. payable on first service. , _ Good paddocks, 2s. per week. Every care taken but no responsibility. ROBERT LITTLE, 486 a Proprietor. Auctioneers’ Notices. THIS DAY, TUESDAY, 30TH SEPTEMBER. OUB USUAL SALE at the Ashburton Yards, — Horses Sheep Cattle Pigs, &c. ACLAND, CAMPBELL & CO., 46 Auctioneers. IMPORTANT SALE OF HARNESS. SATURDAY, 4 th OCTOBER, 12 o’clock. ALFRED HARRISON has received instructions from the Trustee in Bankruptcy, to sell by PUBLIC AUCTION, at his rooms on the above date, the whole of a large and well assorted stock of SADDLERY AND HARNESS, Comprising— -6 Sets Buggy Harness 4 „ Trap „ 1 ~ Oig ~ 30 English and Colonial Hack Saddles also Ladies’ and Boys’ Saddles. 20 sets Plough Harness, 5 ~ Leading and Shaft Harness Also, a quantity of Whips, spurs, bits, currycombs, gloves, singeing lamps, brushes, knee caps, leggings, etc., etc., A few handsome saddle cloths, One set silk racing clothes complete. The whole of these goods are quite now, and are now on view at my rooms Baring Square. FOR ABSOLUTE SALE. Sale at 12 o’clock. ALFRED HARRISON, 60 Auctioneer. A LF R E XJL AUCTIONEER, STOCK AND ESTATE AGENT, ASHBURTON. Farms, Town Sections, and House Pro perties on the Books for Sale or to Let. AGENT FOR THE TRANSATLANTIC FIRE ASSURANCE COMPANY. Chief Office —Christchurch. D JJ A R RIS ON, J. E. Buchanan & Co., AUCTIONEERS, Land & Estate Agents, ASHBURTON. First General Sale will be duly announced. 37 Auction Sales. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4™. MR. JOHN LLOYD CRAWLEY will hold his USUAL SALE OF MERCHANDISE At his Rooms, Saunders’ Buildings, SATURDAY NEXT, Particulars in Future Advertisements. Sale to commence at 1 o’clock sharp. J. LLOYD CRAWLEY, * Auctioneer MR. JOHN LLOYD CRAWLEY has ] for Sale some VALUABLE TOWN SECTIONS ' in Ashburton and Timvald ; also, some Farms to Lot and for Sale. also, — 1 I Good Double-seated BUGGY 1 ~ Single-seated ~ J. LLOYD CRAWLEY, * Auctioneer, &c. The Stud. COLT THOROUGHBRED ENTIRE Of the Traduces, Blood. j j To .Travel this Season the ASHBURTON ] AND WAKANUI Districts, Sec future Advertisements for Particulars. 504a—20 11. FOWLER & CO„ Proprietors, Winslow. TO STAND THIS SEASON, THAT Very Powerful Heavy Draught STALLION SAMSON, ising three years old, stands 10 hands high. Samson was got by that far-famed Lincolnshire Cart Stallion Black Cham pion, imported fro m England by the late William Derham, Esq., out of the cele brated prize mare Phoebe, bred by P. Tisch, Esq. Black Champion was bred by Mr. John Worth, junior, of Ferryhill, Chartres. He took first prize of £lO at St. Ives, in 1873, and first prize of £lO at Huntingdon, in 1874. Black Champion’s sire is Young England’s Glory, by Volun teer, and came of a very superior mare belonging to Mr. Julian, by Mr. Fugle’s < noted horse Thumper, by Mr. ServaTs celebrated horse Major,—grandsire, Mr. . Purrand’s Honest Tom; g. grandsire, Mr. Goodman’s Honest Tom ; g.g. grand sire, Mr. Bingham’s England’s Glory; g.g.g. grandsire, Old Honest Tom. Black Champion’s dam is asuperior Brown Mare , by Heart of Oak. She took the first prize at Peterborough Agricultural Society’s Show on March 29th, 1856, beating a large field. Samson’s dam, Phoebe, was got by the noted horse Sir Colin Campbell, bred by James Walls, Esq., sire, King Fergus ; dam, Scotland’s Pride both imported from Scotland. Phoebe as a yearling, took first prize at the Canterbury Agricultural I Society’s Show ; as a two-year old, was . awarded first prize and also Mr. J. Walk’ special prize as the best filly on the ground by Sir Colin Campbell. Her sister has also taken three first prizes. They have also been shown as a pair of brood mares, and wherever they have been exhibited they have taken first prize. Samson’s granddam was by the well known horse Old Wellington, imported, whose stock needs no comment; g. grand dam, imported, by Westminster, im ported. Samson will stand at the owner’s farm, where good grass paddocks will be pro vided at 2s. per week. All care taken, but no responsibility incurred. He will travel the Mount Somers and surrounding districts. Terms —£4 per mare. Guarantee, as per agreement. Groumage fee, ss. WILLIAM T. SMITH, Proprietor, Alford Forest. ' N.B. —Samson took prize at the Agricul tural Show, Ashburton, 1878. 38 1879. TO STAND THIS SEASON. THOROUGHBRED STALLION YOUNG TRADUCER. YOUNG TRADUCER, by Traducer, dam Kasper’s dam, imported. See “ Stud Book.” Young Traducer was bred by W. C. Webb, Esq., at Riccarton. He is a rich dark brown, standing 10 hands high, with immense bone and substance, and for make and shape has been pronounced by the best Judges as hard to beat anywhere. Young Traducer is rising 6 years. Terms: £5 ss. per mare, payable Ist January, 1880 ; groomage fees 55., payable on first service. Also, the Grey Entire Pony, SYDNEY, Will travel, with the entire horse Young Traducer, the district of Ashburton during the season. Good paddocks 2s. per week. Every care taken, but no responsibility. ROBERT LITTLE, 39 Proprietor. IN BANKRUPTCY. "j^'OTICE —The “ Ashburton Herald” is a Gazette for all notices under the Debtors and Creditors Acts. CO Auction Sales. EDMISTON BROS. & GUNDRY Have on Sale 1000 TARTARIAN OATS. 1000 CAPITAL QUALITV AND PRICE LOW. V. 1). L. PALINGS, PALINGS, PALINGS, T ,IE Undersigned have on sale 5 and 6 FEET Y.D.L. PALINGS, Of the very best quality for roofing, being perfectly straight and free from twists, which they are now offering at a very low rate. , EDMISTON BROS. & GUN DRV. EDMISTON BROS. & GUNDRY. AGENTS FOR THE SOUTH BRITISH FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. CAPITAL £I,OOO,(XT. Insurances effected at the lowest current rates on all hinds of Buildings, Threshing Machines, Crops Growing and in Stack. TO RUNHOLDERS, FARMERS. AND OTHERS. fjpHE Undersigned have on Sale: — Fencing Wire No. 6 to 10. Standards and Stakes. Seeds— White Clover Red Clover Cow Grass Alsike Trefoil Lucerne, &c., Ac. Rye Grass Seed Coal and Firewood Station Stores of Every Description. Wo are prepared to allow a very liberal discount for cash. EDMISTON BROS. & GUNDRY. East Street. Boarding Houses. PRINCE PRIVATE HOTEL 1 rpHE undersigned having opened the Prince Albert Boarding House, in Wills Street, near the Railway Station, under the management of Mr. and Mrs. Lucas, J begs to say he is determined to keep GOOD TABLE, and afford Comfortable Accommodation to customers at MODERATE CHARGES. THOMAS CLARK, Proprietor. 333a—27 ASHBURTON CENTRAL TEMPERANCE HOTEL, Baring Square (Near Town Hall). RE-OPENING of the above commo dious and centrally situated Pri vate and Commercial Hotel. T. BROADBELT, PROPRIETOR, Is prepared to give Superior Accommoda , tion to Boarders and the Travelling Public 3 on REASONABLE TERMS. i i a e Weekly Board and Lodging ... £1 Weekly Board ... ... ... 14s. MEAI.S AT ALL HOURS. Beds (single), Is. 6d. Private Room for Ladies. 334a—23 ECHO DINING ROOMS, EAST STREET SOUTH, g Next door to Messrs. Sando& Olsen, Ashburton. s A DUPUIS begs to inform the inhabi , tants of the County of Ashburton y and visitors that he has opened the above. Every attention has been paid to making this establishment all that can be desired. Very Reasonable Charges. _ Tea and Coffee All Hours. Breakfast for early train ; Table d’Hote from 12 noon to 2 p.m. Tea from sto 8 p.m. A ” Chef de Cuisine of considerable experi ence has been specially engaged for this e establishment, and all that the proprietor asks is one trial. 0 54 A. DUPUIS, Proprietor. New Advertisements. ORR AND CO., ASHBURTON AND RAKAIA. BANKRUPT ESTATE HOOPER. AITKEN & Co. ORR AND Co-, JAVING Purchased the Whole of the above Stock from the Trustees, will offer it for SALE on SATURDAY, At the Premises Lately occupied by J. H. PASS AND Co. OF THE GOODS ARE ALL. QUITE. NEW AND IN SPLENDID CONDI TION, AND WILL BE SOLD AT Less Than Half Price FOR CASH. COME AT ONCE, AND Secure Bargains COME EARLY, os SATURDAY, 27«'- ORR AND CO. IMPORTERS, ASHBURTON AND RAKAIA. Tenders?. UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. TENDERS arc INVITED by the above Board for the undermentioned works : 43. For the Supply of Metal for 12 mouths for repairs on all the Roads in the District at per cubic yard. 1 44. For Repairs on all Roads in'No. 1 anil No. 2 Wards at per mile. Tenders addressed to the Chairman to oe sent in not later than 12 o'clock, Tues lay, 7th October. For Specifications, Ac., Apply to ROBT. D. PULLAR, 506 a Cieik. SOUTH RAKAIA ROAD DISTRICT. rENDERS will be received up to Wed nesday, the Ist October, for the -'ollowing works: — 1. Metalling about 7 miles of th» River Road 2. Forming and metalling about 1 mile of the road running through section No. 3508 3. Forming and metalling about 1 mile of the road running tlirough section No. 7135 4. For Fencing the Gravel Reserves in the district 5. Separate tenders will also be re ceived for picking the loose stones off the Great South and River roads. Specifications can be seen at the Road Board OlTLcc, Rakaia, where fender forms can be obtained. A. MAKEIG, 491 a Clerk to the Board. NORTH ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. TENDERS are invited for the following t.’ovka : 4. Gibson’s road, forming and metal li ig, about 115 chains. 5. Beach road, forming to full, width from Trevor’s road to Wakauui school road. 6. Maintenance of roads in the district for twelve months. Specifications cun be seen at the Board’s office, Moore street. Tenders addressed to the Chairman and indorsed with the No. of tke contract will ie received till 10 a. in. on Thursday, Oct. 2nd. All tenders to be accompanied with i deposit, marked cheque or cash equal to > per cent on the work tendered for. FOOKS & SON, 153 a Surveyors to the. Board. MOUNT HUTT ROAD BOARD. WEST COAST ROAD. TENDERS are invited either separately or together for the carrying out of die following works for the Mount Hutt Road Board : No. 10. Cairnbrae, from Backtrack to boundary, 15 inches crown. No. 11. Lyndhurst to boundary, about 3f miles of forming. No. 12. Winchmore' to Thomson’s Track, about 1 mile of forming. No. 13. Forming from thrall to Back track, about 4 miles. No. 14. Forming Barr Hill from main road to cutting, about 30 chains. No. 15. Forming from main road to section 23631. No. 16. Shingling from store to boun dary line. N>. l7.Formingand cutting road from Blackford to Cascade Glen, about 10 miles. No. 18. Repairing road from Patton’s to Harkett’s shop, full width. Tenders, addressed to the Chairman, and endorsed with tho number of the work tendered for, will be received at the Road Board Office, up to 10 a. m. on THURSDAY, 9th October. Contractors will be shown over No. 17 on Friday, Oct. 3, starting from Blackford at 10 a.m. Specifications of Contracts and Tender Forms, may be obtained from Mr. G. Johnston, blacksmith, Methven. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. W. B. COMPTON, 508 a Overseer to the Board. ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. ASHBURTON POUND. VTOTICE is hereby given that tenders J3l for one or more years are invited rom persons willing to undertake the luties of POUNDKEEPBR of the Ash jurton Pound, The successful tenderer will receive aa •emuneration all fees for impounded inimals as laid down by “ The Canterbury - trespass of Cattle Ordinance, 1872.' ? '* n " will also have to comply aS-to' »**y other letails c mnected with the _ appointment vith the provisions of the said Ordinance. Tenderers are therefore requested to state how much per annum they are wili ng to pay to the Council for the privilege »f collecting these fees. A house of four rooms is attached to the lound, for the use of which the successful tenderer will have to pay to the Council ten shillings per week as rent during the time of his tenancy of the Pound. All .layments to be made monthly, in advance. The appointment to commence on the L9th October, 1879. A copy of the “ Canterbury Trespass of battle Ordinance, 1872,” is on view at the Oouncil’s offices to intending applicants. The highest or any tender not necesanly tccepted. Tenders, with references, one. Tender for Poundkeepeij K -^ rf “" Ul^® n > rill be received up ' Ved ‘ esday, the lstd»v'*ffA >c * ;o ber, 1879. iy Order, F. MAINWABINO, Clerk Ashburton, Sept 9, 1879. 406 e Public Notices. ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. NOTICE TO RATEPAYERS. Notice is hereby given ttak ‘ all the Rates now due and remain ug unpaid on the 13th October next, will be SUE D FOR without further notice. By order, OHAS. BRADDELL,, . Town Clerk, Ashburton, 29th 6opt., 1876.>6075'--W

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fHM AiHiUjitfßH 6I>AM)iAA 6 Printed und published by Horac* vJL2. Wee) and Charles Dixwl* Prmtg Office East Street, *aSi»W» F ♦ September 39,1875/ ****”**•' fftjwrai Merchants. R. H ODDER ■•- ;ARD \ . Company, GENERAL MERCHANTS, \ DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, AND STOREKEEPERS, East street, ashburton, Railway Station;.) NEW SPRING AND .SUMMER STQGK JUST - RECEIVED. DRAPERY* MILINERY, HATS, CLOTHING, BOOTS, SHOES, SPECIAL attention has been given ]j NEW STYLES in COSTUME® and DRESS MATERIALS. All tlie fashionable styles of Ladies Hats * and -Bonnets (trimmed and un • trimmed),; Trimmings, Fishus, , Mantles, Capes, Ribbons, Hosiery, Gloves, Sunshades, and Underclothing. MILTNERY AND DRESSMAKING ON THE PREMISES, ' By. Most Competent Hands. Carpets,. *. -‘ • Druggetts, i*',, .Scotch, and Manchester Goods. T. Ri HO ODER & COMPANY’S CLOTHING-t *: MERCERY DEPART MENT. Bovs’ Youths 7 and Men’s Summer Suits, Imported and ;Victorian make. pUST COATS, Alpacca' amfSiTk, HATS, New Felts, Helmets (in Rush, Leg horn, .Tweed, and China’ Peth) SCARFS;* Ties, Collars, Gloves, Umbrellas etc., etc. TWEEDts;-Scotch; Yorkshire, and Colonial, T. R. KIDDER & COMPANY’S AND, SHOE STORE. Childi»naJ,,Boys’, and Girls’ Boots, Shoes, and Suppers, Ladies’ and Gentlemen’s In every 5 Variety, Colonial and Imported, from the blast houses, and sold.at ■ ,I i ‘ the smallest possible profit. T*R. Hodder & Company GROCERIES. OILMEN’S STORES, AND PROVISION DEPARTMENT. New’Seasdn’s Teas, -Finest Sugars, ' Soaps, Candles, &c,, &c. T. R. H. & Co. acknow ledge the great success attending their ihtrodiiction of the *fhe ! Small Profits and ii: Quick ’ Return Biisi ■' J ' Hess, and would State it is ? . ■ their intention to ■ " ; c• \ continue Selling the > r fyeff JBest Class of Goods department, at the • ike. Shtallest Possible Profit. C-4^Bt t PBXCE LISTS FURNISHED ONAITLXCA " • ’ HON. ... . Kl*. Hodder and Company, furnishing; .... .ANC) HARDWARE, Ctf Every Description, for Building and a*f, ]. Furnishing : purposes. *«>«* ■Rapucß Bought For Cash, or Taken , ln Exchange. ./ ORDERS from ANYi PAjvt OF THE fully and-promptly attended to. DELIVERY :OF GOODS DAILY f IN TOWN. .’Zli’J i: 8U810.98a ffottcgK>_ _ B L I G H’G CANTERBURY RESTAURANT, Rapamii Road, near Post Office, Christchurch. MEALS AT ALL HOURS OF- THE DAY. Board and Lodging, 175., 18s., £1 a week. BEDS & MEALS—Is. Each. 452 CHERTSEY. • A. R. MARKHAM (Next Montgomery’s, Chertsey), GENERAL STOREKEEPER, HAYING taken over the store of Messrs. Orr and Co., and increased the stock, is prepared to supply first-class articles in Grocery, Drapery, Ironmongery. etc. Agentfor THE ASHBURTON HERALD. 423 Medicinal. STEEDMAN’S SOOTHING POWDERS FOR CHILDREN -CUTTING TEETH. CAUTION TO PURCHASERS. The value pf this well-known Family Medi cine has beep largely tested in all parts of the world, and hy all grades of society, for upwards of FIFTY YEARS. Its well-earned exten sive sale has induced SPURIOUS IMITA TIONS, some of which in OUTWaRD APPEARANCE so closely resemble the ori ginal as to have deceived many purchasers. The proprietor therefore feels it due to the public to give a special-caution against the use of SUCH IMITATIONS. Purchasers are therefore requested carefully to observe the four following distinctive characteristics, without which none are genu i he ist—ln every case the words JOHN STEEDMAN, CHEMIST, WALWORTH, SURREY, ,-are engraved on the Government Stamp to each .packet. 2nd—Each Single Powder has directions for the dosej and the words, John Steedman, Chemist, Walwotth, Surrey, printed thereon. 3rd —The name, Steedman, is always spelt with two EE’s. 4th—The manufacture is carried on solely at Walworth, Surrey. Sold in Packets by all Chemists and Medi cine Vendors. Sold by Kempthorne, Prosser and Co., Auckland. 49° HEALTH FOR ALL. HOLLOWAY’S PILLS AM) OINTMENT TTTF. PILLS Purify the Lioo 1, correct all disorders of the Liver,;Stomach, Kidneys and Bowels, and arc invaluable in all cum, plaints inch’cut al to Females. 1 • THE OINTMENT is the only relubli remedy for- Bad Leg-*, O.d Wounds, Sores, and Ulcers. For Bronchitis, Diphtheria, Coughs, C< Ids, Goa', Illi* inn itism, aud all Skin Di *a=cs it has no equal. Sold, by the Proprietor, Thomao Holloway, 533, Oxford Street, London, and by all -Led (gi.ae Vendors throughout the World. GRATEFUL—COMFORTING, jgPPS’S BREAKFAST COCOA. “By a thorough knowledge of the natural laws which govern the operations of oigestiot and nutrition, and by a careful application of the fine properties of well selected cocoa, Mr. Epps has provided our breakfast tabled with » delicately-flavoured beverage which may save us many heavy doctors’ bills. It is by tne judi cious use of such articles of diet, that a constitu tion may be gradually built up until strong to resist every tendency to disease. ■Hundreds of subtle maladies are floating arcund us, ready to attack wherever there is a-weak .point. We may escape many a fata Abaft by keeping ourselves well fortified with pure bicod and a properly nourished frame.” —The Cizi. Soviet Gazette, SOLD ONLY IN PACKETS LABELLED JAM ES EPPS AN D C O Homeopathic Chemists, London. KEATING’S iCpUGtf LOZENGES. , COUGHS, ASTHMA, BRONCHITIS, ACCUMULATION OF PHLEGAA ; Composed of the purest articles. Zhese Lozenges contain no opium nor any deleterious drug, therefore the most delicate eta take them with perfect-confidence. _JChei>»eneficial effect is speedy and certain. This/okl unfail ing familyremedy is daily recommended by the |most eminent physicians. In/use nearly 60 (years./ i MEDICAL TESTIMONY. 22, Cold Harbcur Lane, London, / July 25th, 1877. Sir, —Your Lozengfs are excellent, and | their beneficial effect nost reliable. 1 strongly 'recommend them in qisesof and asthma. You are at liberty tqAtate this as my opinion, formed from many yars’ experience. J, Bringloe, M.jt.C. S.L., L.S.A., L.M. : / Mr. T, Ke ting, / Indian Medical Service. Dear S k, — Raving tried your Lozenges in. India I have uruch pleasure in testifying to their beneficial effects in cases of Incipient; Consumption, Asthma and Bronchial Affec- ; tions. 1 have prescribed them largely with the; best results. W. B. G , Apothecary, H.M.S. Keating’s Cough Lozenges are sold by all Chemists, Lj tins of various sizes, each having the words “ Keating’s Cough Lozenges” engraven on tht Government stamp. 637 KEATING'S ‘WORM TABLETS, A PURELY VEGETABLE SWEETMEAT, ootli in appearance and last), furnishing a most agreeable method of administering the only certain remedy for INTESTINAL or THREAD WORMS. It is a perfectly safe and mild preparation, and is especially adapted lof childieu. Sold in tins by all chemists. Proprietor, THOS. KEATING, London, Export Chemist and Druggist, Cteawal MwrcHarits; M ITS T Bl SOLD TO MAKE ROOM FOR COMING SHIPMENTS. NOVELTIES! NOVELTIES! NOVELTIES! WE"''ARE- NQW OPENING OUR SPRING AND SUMMER DRAPERY. The Newest Prints, '■■fyom per yd. The Newest Brilliants, ‘Fast Colors ’ Fashionable Navy,. Blue Prints, * choice patterns. AngorirOhatMthe Latest Novelty Best Quality OtTly-io.French Merinos Brown Hollands , Dressed ~ ' ~ ■ Striped ~ Check Muslins Pique’s ~ - Marcella ~ Crochet Antimacassars, from 2/11 Beautiful Lace Curtains, large variety Muslin Long Curtains ~ ~ - Muslin and Lace Short Window Blinds, large variety ' Grey and White Sheetings; all widths Felt Carpets, spendid patterns Cocoa Mattings, in Iyd., 14yd., and l£yd. widths. Leather Cloths and Table Baizes Velvet Pile Table Clivers Window Hollands, all widths Flannels and Table Damasks Horrockses well-known Long Cloths Grey Calicoes White and Colored Quilts All Wool Plaids, the very best Hosiery, Corsets, Silk Scarfs, Braids, in great variety Dress Buttons, Crochet Cotton (in reels and skeins) Brooks’ 500-yd Heels Cotton, best for machine use Baldwin’s Fingering Yarns Paton & Sons’ Alloa ~ Cotton and Union Sheetings Blankets, in great variety . Floor Cloths, choice patterns Cocoa Mats, various sizes. IIHE Above Goods are imported" Direct from the Manufacturers and will _be sold remarkably CHEAP, in order to make room for coining shipments. ' P 12J - a }T C . P g OUR OUTFITTING DEPARTMENT IS NOW REPLETE WITH-THE MOST FASHIONABLE AND SERVICEABLE GOODS. , Boys’ Knickerbocker and Tunic Suits Boys’ and Youths’ Tweed Galatea Suits ~ ~ Hats, in large variety ~ ~ Trousers and Vests . • g p 3 „ ~ Moleskin Trousers Collars, Braces, Ties, Etc,, Etc., Etc. Men’s Geelong Tweed Galatea Suits „ „ . Sac ~ „ . ' „ Paget ~ ~ ~ ~ Trousers §i ( ~ ~ ' ~ ~ and Vests Waterproof Coats, in Great Variety Men’s Blouses and Overalls, A merican Duck (patented) Hard and Soft Pelt Hats, all sizes Merino and Flannel Shirts and Pants -J Colored and White Moleskin Trousers Soft Twill Cotton Shirts Crimean Shirts remarkably cheap White Long Cloth Shirts, remarkably cheap (American open back) ~ ~ ~ ~ in pleats and military fz’onts, remarkably cheap Merino and Ribbed Lambs’ Wool Half Hose Super. Handrknit Half Hose Novelties iff Silk Scarfs and Ties • Braces ~ Linen and Paper Collars SUPERIOR BOOTS AND SHOES, OF COLONIAL MANUFACTURE. IMPLEMENTS, Etc. TO FARMERS WE CAN ESPECIALLY OFFER, AT REDUCED PRICES : Hornsby’s Ploughs, H. , H.H., R. 8., and R.C., and extras for same Reid and Grey’s Double and Treble Furrow Ploughs, and exti-as for same Drays, 21, _2|, and 3 axles , Zigzag and Flexible'Chaiiz Harrows Cambridge and Plain Field Rond’S Broadcast and Hand Sowing Machines Best Ironbark. 2,3, and 4-horse Swingle Trees Cheese Presses. Bentall’a Chaff-Cutters and Corn-Crushers, all sizes Corrugated-'lron, from 6 to 9 feet, best brands Ryland’s Best Fencing Wire, No. 6 to 11 Fencing Material, Consisting of Staples, Stakes, Posts, Rails, and Wire Strainers. ■ . ALSO A VERY LARGE STOCK OF Douglas’ and Goulds’ American Pumps, Force Pumps, and Piping (I£, 1|- and 2), and Farm and Station Stores of all kinds. WE HAVE ALWAYS ON HAND A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF SADDLES, SHAFT, LEADING, AND PLOUGH HARNESS HORSE-CLOTHS IN EVERY VARIETY. WE ARE NOW TAKING ORDERS FOR REAPERS AND BINDERS / FOR THE COMING SEASON. IRONMONGERY DEPARTMENT. We beg t/ call special attention to the above, and have determined (to meet the / present depressed times) to reduce prices to the lowest /' .remunerative rates To parties furnishing we can offer advantages seldom met with, having just /: received a large and well-selected stock of household requisites, comprising Single and Double English and French Iron Bedsteads, Fenders, Fiz-eirons, Coal Vases, Scuttles, Fountains, Boilers, Kettles, Saucepans, Stew and Preserving Pans, all’ sizes; Electro-plated, Nickel Silver, Britannia Metal, and Tinware, of all descriptions. To builders and contractors we offer special inducements, having a very heavy stock of Leamington Patent Ranges (2ft Gin to 4£t Gin); Cusdrella, Queens, Victoria, Vesper, and Kaiser Stoves, Register Grates, Carpenters’ Rim, Mortice, and Plate Hpcks, and general builders’ ironmongeiy. We have also on hand an extensive stock of paintez-s’, glaziers’ and paperhangers’ materials, consisting, of Red and White Lead, Paints, ~&nd Colors, of all kinds; Raw and * Boiled Linseed Oils, Turpentine,. Varnishes, Brushes, Window Glass, of all kinds; Putty, Paperhangings, etc., etc. Carpenters and joiners would do well to call and inspect our stock of Tools. We are now landing a shipment of American Goods, containing a great variety of Tools and Yankee Notions, A large stock of Rod, Bar, and Sheet Iron, also a large and good stock of Blacksmiths and Farz-iers tools on hand. O : GROCERY DEPARTMENT. THE ABOVE DEPARTMENT IS NOW WELL STACKED WITH New Seaosn’s Teas, in Half-Chests and Boxes Superior Mauritius Sugars, white and brown crystals .and Counters Venus Twist and Black Swan Tobacco • , Currants, Eleme Raisins, Sultanas, Mnscatell Raisins; • (new fruit) Jordan and Shell Almonds. * Bottled Fruit, Figs, Essences, etc., etc. A Large Stock of .English and Colonial Lollies, aiicl a. full, assortment of Pink’s, Morton’s, and Crosse and Blackwell’s Pickles,*. Jams, Jellies, Sauces, Potted and Preserved Meats, etc., etc. ’’ ■’ CHINA AND GLASSWARE, We invite inspection of this Department in Particular, as we have just unpacked twenty-three crates of General. Ci’bckery and eight bales of Glassware, consisting of Sets of Cut and Pressed Decanters; Water-Crafts; Tumblers Wine, Custard, and Jelly Glasses. , INSPECT OUR STOCK BEFORE PURCHASING ELSEWHERE. ERIE D LAf DiE R r|E 0 S. 8 Agents Colonial Fire Insurance Gdmpany. General GREAT BANKIiJRT SAL E OF THE ASSIGNED ESTATE OF HOOPER, AITKEN, AND CO. £5,345 Kk 4b. ORR AND CO. JAVING been fortunate in securing the whole of the STOCK of Hooper, Aitken and Co., at a nominal Price, will offer for Sale on SATURDAY, the 27x11, And following days, at THE PREMISES LATELY OCCUPIED BY ' J. H. PASS 4 CO., (Next the' Union Bank of Australia.) In submitting the following GREATLY REDUCED PRICE LIST, we beg to assure. our numerous customers and the public, that it has been our determination from the first to keep ourselves abreast of the age, and in every department of our Establishment we have endeavored —in all cases—so to conduct our business tran sactions as to command legitimate success. The rapid growth of our concern in all its branches amply attests this fact. Quotations for Cash Children’s white Socks, at 2s‘to Gd Children’s colored Socks, at 3d, 4d & 6d Ladies’ Stockings, at 4d to Is Ladies’ striped Stocking, at Gd to Is 3d GLOVES.' Ladies’ lish thread, at Gd to Is Ladies’ kid Gloves, 2s to 3s per pair Ladies’ silk Gloves, Is to Is 4d. HABERDASHERY. Black silk Fringes, at 8d to Is Gd Colored silk Fringes, half-price Black and colored Lraids, all prices . —Ansplen'dict stock of new'silk' Butt'ons, in all shades, at 4d to Gd per dozen, to match dress, materials Ladies’ leather Bags, half-price Carpet Bags from 3s Gd upwards Belts at 4d to 8d each . , LADIES’ SILK SCARFS. 1230 ladies’ silk Scarfs, decided novel ties, at Gd to Is , • J New China silk Scarfs, embroidered at both ends, at Is to Is Gd COLLARS. 25 doz. ladies’ linen Collars, at Gd. to Is lid Rink Collars, at 4d to 8d \ STAYS. 6 doz. Stays at 2s, worth 4s 9d. The new belted Corset, on the newest principle, easy fit, half-price UNDERCLOTHING DEPARTMENT. Ladies’ Cemesoles > Ladies’ Night-dresses, 2s Gd to 4s Gd Ladies’ Chemises, 2s Id to 5s Gd Ladies’ drawers, is 8d to 4s Gd PLAIN AND FANCY DRESS \ DEPARTMENT. • 1500 yards Spring Lustres, at 8d to lOd per yard, worth Is Gd 800 yards Taffete Cloth, French goods, . at Is to Is 3d , French Merino, all colors, at Is Gd to 2s 6d 20 pieces all-wool Plaid, at Is to 2s'Gd 500 yards Japanese Silk, at Is per yaKl, worth 2s Gd BOOTS DEPARTMENT. Ladies’ French kid Boots, at 6s to 7s Gd Ladies’ buttoned Boots, 7 s Gd to 8» 9d Gents’ Boots, 6s per pair under forme? price ; Children’s Boots, at Is to 2s Gd CARPETS. Medicinal-. Testimoriials. • Tuam Street, Christchurch, , / • April 28, 1879. To Professor Guscotl. Sir, — I nave been troubled -with Livel J Complain these last six years, many times n'ot j being able to attend to work! I have tried: everything in the shape of patent medicines. I have been an outdoor patient in the Hospi tal-5 1 got at times temporary relief. 1 could .. not' sleep on my left side; I kept rolling about backwards and forwards in bed. When I got up in the morning, 1 would rather be in bed but work I had to attend to. When I had eaten a light meal I found it always lodged in my stomach. Always costive, a great palpi tation, pains across the chest, more particu larly under the left breast, always a violent pain between the shoulders, felt just the same as if any one was pouring water down my back, (eet always cold. Happened to get one of your bills when you came to St. Asaph street, which explained to me the symptoms I was laboring malm-. When 1 applied to you, you tour me all my symptoms, and guaranteed me a 1 erfeet cure, which, I am happy to say, you have done through your herbal treatment. I should recommend those troubled with Liver Complaint ta place themselves under your treatment. I am. Sir, Truly thankful, William Manson. Colombo Street, April 21, 1879. To Professor Guscott. ' Sir, I have been tvoubled'with Dysentery for the last three months, so much so that I was perfectly exhausted,- the linings' of my intestines.,peeled away in flakes. JL tried every '■emedyfnat I could hear of, but to no purpose.- Hearing that you were in, Christchurch, and seeing the many wonderful cures, was induced to place myself under your treatment, artel I am happy to say in 'one rteek I am free from the diarrhoea, and gaining strength from your herbal treatment. ■ ... • ;.. I am; yours respectfully, - Ellen Brown. I give you this testimonial for the benefit o others, as I know there_ are a great many others suffering’from the same complaint in Christchurch,- Borough Hotel, Manchester Street, Christchurch, April 21, 1879. To Professor Guscott. SIR,--I have been troubled with Sciataca and Kh-umatism since the commencement of the West, Coast diggings in 1864, where I had to leave through medical advice, and went to Melbourne, and thence to Sydney, and then I thought I would try the tropical climate of Queensland, and only found temporary relief. I came to Christchurch, and tried doctors of the best: medical repute, and got no better. Thinking that it was useless to go any further I gave up all hopes of being restored ; I could scarcely walk, and staying at - an old friend’s, he advised me to consult you, and I am happy to say I-ani-iri. as perfect health as I was in 1564, when I-crossed.,the ranges of the West Coast, and -was only ten days under your treatment.” John O’Brien, To Professor Guscott. . • ' Sir, —Having been troubled with asthma for the last seven years, on several occasions I have been propped up in bed, and many times I had to get up and walk to get a breath of air, and had become so bad that 1 was not able to trend to my business ; in Get. I had become a, burden to myself and the people with whom, -f vy as .siopplug.-,-- When I "came to you y outdid me ail my symptoms, which gave me confidence to place myself under your treatment, and, being a believer in herbs, and seeing the large assortment in your establishment, and also the references from other sufferers the same as I ‘myself, in looking back to the time of my suliering so long, and spending so much money without receiving any benefit from the treat ment until I applied to you.—l remain, yours .ever thankful, . . Donald Smith. Great King-street, Dunedin, May 30. To Professor Guscott. , SIR, —I have to inform you that I am able to return home after your treatment of 4 weeks’ duration, having been troubled with dropsy this last 4 years. 1 have been tapped twice ; I have been under the doctors in Clamant, and also in Dunedin, and never received any bene fit from their treatment. When jmy sister called: on you last April you told her if I would come to St. Kilda and stop with her you would treat rne-for a fortnight free of dtarge, and after that time, if I were no you would require no payment ; but lam happy to inform you that. I feel as well as ever I felt, and free or dropsy, and can eat and sleep well. I trust that your days -nay be long in Dnnedin. You may be assured that I will speak of the cure you have effected in me on my return home, as I leave my sister to-morrow. —I remain yours ever grateful. Tapestry, 2s per yajd under former: price Kidder Carpets, Is 6d under former price Cocoanut Matting, at Is under former price. Blankets at half-price Flannels at half-price CLOTHING DEPARTMENT.; % Men’s Suits at 40s, former price 70s Men’s Suits at 355, former price 60s Men’s Hats at 3s to 7s 6d It is unnecessary to quote prices, though' we have given a few above, as the public know that this is a real genuine Sale. Tiio Goods are all quite new, having been im ported within the last few months. Terms will be strictly Cash, as we could not afford, to book at those prices. Dressmaking on the premises. All orders executed uuder the Superin tendence of a most experienced dress maker. ORR AND Cpr, IMPORTERS ASHBURTON AND' KAKAIA. y' 9 I 9 / Mrs. Isabella Fraser, St. Kilda, June 10, 1878. To ■ . ■ . Manchester Street, - Christchurch, April 29th, 1879. Professor Guscott, ' Sir, —I have been troubled with Neuralgia f<sr a length of time, and have suffered the most excruciating ■ pains ; tried everything that I cOultl’hear of,- ’I then saw your testimonials in the papers, , and the “ Stan” I was advised to give you a trial, but I have this to say that I am perfectly free from pain. I can eat and sleep well, and am not disturbed at nights or ■meal titles as I- have been for a length of time. I have told several the pain I suffered, and the wonderfil relief I have had, and I would ad vise anyone troubled with Neuralgia to apply to you, as they can depend on a perfect cure. Yours ever grateful, , H. B. Williams, Tuam street, Christchurch. 1 1 To Professor Guscott, Sir, —Having for the last four years suffered from bad eyes, being totally blind in one, and from using a solution of nitrate of silver as a lotion, which had penetrated my whole system, causing me the most acute pains, which, added to rheumatism, prevented my sleeping at night, and rendered my life absolutely burdensome to me, 1 haveconsulted and been treated by doc tors in different parts of Canterbury, as also in the Christclurch Hospital, .but without obtain ing the sligltest relief. to leave no stone uiiturned> while the smallest chance remained ol ah* abatement of rny sufferings. I applied to you immediately I heard of your arrived, ami the cure which you have effected would seem to many incredible, but as I am still here a giving proof of the success of your treatment, as'ctpr only he testified by hundreds in Christchurch,!\yho knowing what I was like for so long up to a week ago, look with piftonislhnent at the change which .you have 'wrought; 'jtVrshmg you many years of happi- career, I aii, dear Sir, yours respectfully, ■ / -1 Patrick Burns. Sexton’siAllentoh House, . Sf, Asaph-street, Christchurch, Certrtkßf*jf>ii If you w a NEAT BUSIN! GO TO THE “ HERJ IF YOU \ A WELL-PRINTED TRY 11 “HERALD’H IF YQU)W ATTRACTIVE H JTRY.TH V heralO ” c IF YOU W MAGNIFICENT

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The Ashburton Guardian. COUNTY AGRICULTURAL AND SPORTING RECORDER Vol. L—No. 4. ASHBURTON, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4, 1879 Price—TWOPENCE Alctioneera and Oommiaiaion Agents EDMISTON BROS. & 6UNDRY, (IiATE BUIXOCK AND CO.), -4 ASHBURTON, General Merchants, Auctioneers, Stock, Station, Estate, and Commission '-Agents. Salee of Stock,Farm Implements, &c,, ' will beheld at their Yards, Ashbur ton, 1 and the' Tinwald Yards, on alternate TUESDAYS. CASH ADVANCES Had* on Stock, Produce, &c., consigned for Positive Sale. EDMISTON BROS. & GUNDRY. 19 ALFRED HARRISON, AUCTIONEER, COMMISSION AGENT, rrc. jQAND SALES, Sales of Stock, Mor chandise, Furniture and Effects, also PigSj Fowls, and General Produce. Every SATURDAY at 12 o’clock. SALE YARDS ATTENDED. Entries can be made at my office or at the -A- Yards. , Agent for the Transatlantic Fire Insurance Company* 5 rR. JOHN LLOYD CRAWLEY, / V AijGTipMESB,.. STOCK, LAND, ESTATE, AND COM .• MISSION AGENT, Holds -Weekly Bales Every Saturday, at O*S; o’clock, of Hones, Farm Produce, and General Merchandise of every descrip tion. vertisementa third page. j; LLOYD CRAWLEY, AUCTIONEER, Stock, Land, Estate, and Commission . Agent, Saunders’ Buildings, Sast-at, Ashburton. mm [Card.] J jgUCHANAN & Co. Auctioneers, Land, and Estate Agents, ASHBURTON. 313 a p RED K . pAVITT, East Street (Close to the Railway Station) Ashburton, - Land and General Commission Agent. Orders taken for—-Sydney Drays, Newcastle Coal, and Malvern (by the truck load). Build ing Materials of all kinds. Fencing Wire, Agricultural Implements, English and Ameri can, &£., Ac. r MESSRS. POYNTZ & CO., AN D , Jg STATE, AND general commission agents. Renta and Debts Collected. Money adyanced on Freehold Security. 7 Surveyor, Civil Engineers, fce. C. K FOOKS AND SON, »U*VEYORS AND LAND BROKERS . . Under (he Land fransfer Act, OoVXRNMXNT CONTRACT SURVEYORS, Triangle, Wakanni Hoad, near Post-office ' ASHBURTON. S 3 Hotela. RAILWAY HOTEL WINSLOW. r% W. HARRIS rsqusite tbs pub! te kaow that he ia back at bia o •» and Irish** Us old frianda to lint they will racaiva the same go H formerly. Pern - ifer familis*. Winssw Good otabui «t with every attsndsxwi HARRIS: Millers, &c. SAUNDERS BROS., MILLERS, Grain Merchants, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS. Offices— EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Mttxr— GREAT SOUTH ROAD. HItyrOFFAT begs to inform the ( JVi inhabitants of Ashburton and surrounding districts that his NEW FLOUR MILL AT WAKANUI HAS COMMENCED WORK, And hopes, by strict attention to busi ness, and turning out a First-class article, to merit s share of public support. Special attention paid to Gristing, and Farmers from a distance can have their Grist ground by return. 31 Insurance. . THE LONDON & LANCASHIRE FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Capital— Fully Subscribed, £1,500,000. JURE INSURANCES of all kinds taken at lowest rates, special attention being given to Stack, Farm, Building, and other Agricultural Risks. Applications by letter for insurance will be promptly attended to. The London and Lancashire being purely a Fire Company, the whole of its resources are available to meet Fire claims and this feature will at once commend itself to the public, for the resources of the Company can never be applied to the settlement of Life Claims or Marine Losses, but every penny of its Capital (the whole of which could be called up at any time), together with its reserves, are available for Losses by Fire, and offer a complete guarantee that all engagements will be fully carried out. Claims are met with promptitude and liberality. Agents for Ashburton— SAUNDERS BROS. 6 Business Notice. IN BANKRUPTCY. rEXS & DIXON have on Sale at their Office, East Street North,- • PROOFS OF DEBT FORMS, FORMS OF AFFIDAVIT. Also,— FORMS of TO LET AND FOR SALE. CHRISTCHURCH AND SUBURBAN DIRECTORY FOR 1870. 0 N SALE at the “ HERALD “ Office, Saunders Buildings, East-street. Price i Two Shillings and Sixpence, Nbatmt Round ut Cloth. a ntifiyi Volume eptuaip* a lot p| Timber Merchants. TIMBER! TIMBER!! 300,000 THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND FEET OF SUPERIOR BUILDING TIMBER. ALSO, 20,000 TWENTY THOUSAND SAWN TOTARA AND BLACK PINE ENDING gTAKES NOW ON SALE AT HAYES’ TIMBER YARDS, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, AT REDUCED PRICES. 12 Brick Manufactory. BRICKS. rpHE UNDERSIGNED having COM PLETED cheir KILN at Ashburton, are prepared to SUPPLY ERICKS, equal tc any made in the Colony, at any Station up or down. Samples to be seen at the Company's Offices, Ashburton, Rakaia, and V, inslow W. MONTGOMERY & CO [Limited] 32 Saddler. WM. ANDERSON, SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER, Ashburton, HAS always in STOCK a complete assortment of every description of Saddlery, Harness, Whips, Saddlers’ Iron mongery, &c. , imported direct from Eng land. Goods to order manufactured on the premises of the best Materials, and at the lowest rates. 11 Cabinetmakers. T. A. GATES, Q ABIN E T MAKER, PICTURE FRAME MAKER, AND UNDERTAKER, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, ASHBURTON. 4 SPILLARD’S CABINET MAKING AND UPHOL STERY Manufactory, and Ware house, next to the Union Bank, Tancred street, Ashburton. Sitting Room and Bedroom Tables, Couches, Chelfonniers, Chairs, Chests of Drawers, Washstands, Commodes, Chim ney Glasses, Toilet do., Whatnots, Dress ing Tables, Cradles, Children’s Cots, Bassi nettes, Basket Ware, Bedsteads—double, single, iron, and wood; Mattresses, spring, hair, wool, andflax; Beds, feather, woollen, andcotton-liock; Bolsters and Pillows, do., do.; Carpets, Rugs, Floorcloth; Mats and Matting Fibre, Cocoa and China; Fenders, Fire Irons and Japanned Ware ; Galvanised Baths and Buckets ; Kitchen Tables ; and English and American Chairs. Blinds—Venetian, Wire Gauze, Common Roller, and Spring ; Curtain Poles, &c. Orders promptly attended to. 13 CABINETMAKING & UPHOLSTERING ESTABLISHMENT, East Street (next Echo Dining Rooms), ASHBURTON. John e e o h, PRACTICAL CABINETMAKER, UPHOLSTERER, PAPERHANGER, &c. All KINDS 0? RETAILS. Furniture Renovated and Repolished, or Exchanged. WANTED KNOWN—That Visitin Cards, plain or jmourUihgj Cftß I obtained printed, in various BtyleS| at U H Herald’ 1 end M Guardian 11 p/!ice»| pc General. Merchant^. GREAT SALE ASSIGNED ESTATE HOOPER, AtTKEN & CO. ORR AND CO., HAVING SECURED THE ENTIRE STOCK Of the above Estate, amounting to £5, 345 1 os. 4A, Have decided to give the PUBLIC the advantage of their Purchase by SELLING the whole of the DRAPERY, CLOTHING, BOOTS and SHOES, IRONMONGERY, FURNITURE, CROCKERY & GLASSWARE AT ABOUT HALF THE USUAL PRICE for CASH. SALE OF THE DRAPERY, CLOTHING, BOOTS AND SHOES, AT THE PREMISES LATELY OCCUPIED BY J, H. PASS AND CO. SALE OF THE IRONMONGERY, FURNITURE, CROCKERY & GLASSWARE, AT THE NEW PREMISES OF HOOPER, AITKEN AND CO. BOTH SALES WILL COMMENCE ON SATURDAY, 27th SEPT. ORR AND CO., ASHBUEON AND EAKAIA. 10 Chemist. MEDICAL II A 1. L. Established 1874. J. M. C AMBRI D G E, DRUGGIST, FAMILY AND DISPENSING CHEMIST, Has always in sblock SPONGES—Honeycomb and Turkey Toilet TRUSSES—Common Circular, Cole’s, Sal mon and Ody’s, Mocmain, &c. tXASTIC STOCKINGS Knee Caps, Wristlets, and Anklets ; Abdominal Belts in Silk and Thread. FEEDING BOTTLES—Mather’s, Maw’s, Dean’s, Stocker’s, Ayrton and Saun ders’, O’Connell’s. INFANTS’ FOODS—Liebig’s, Hard’s, Neave’s, Ridge’s, Nestle’s. COD LIVER OILS—De Jongh’s, Lang ton’s. Holler’s, Foxe’s, Southall Bros. PERFUMERY—Piesse and Lilian's, Rim mel’s, Gosnell’s, P.riedenbach’s, Low’s, The Crown Perfumery Company’s HORSE AND CATTLE MEDICINES. HOMCEOPATHIC MEDICINES—Loath and Ross’s daily expected ex “ VVai tangi. TEETH CAREFULLY EXTRACTED. 2 General Storekeeper. SHBURTON gTORE. The Oldest Established Business in the County of Ashburton. D. WILLIAMSON AND CO., DRAPERS, GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, TEA, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS. The Best House in Town for MEN’S, BOYS’, AND READY-MADE CLOTHING. CELEBRATED BOOT AND SHOE DEPOT. SANDO AND CO., STOREKEEPERS, TOBACCONISTS, NEWS AGENTS, &c,, &c., EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Labor Registry Office. 35 Painter. J. R. CHAPMAN, JpATNTER, GLAZIER, PAPER HANGER & SIGNWRITER, Importer of Paperhangings, Wliite Lead, Glass, Ac. The trade supplied at lowert Wholesale Prices. 17 S. COLLINS & SON, pAINTERS, PAPERHANGERS, SIGN-WRITERS, PLUMBERS, and DECORATORS, Moore-street, Ashburton. Country orders promptly attended to, and the quality of "Work and Materials Guaranteed. Booksellers, Stationers, &c. H. J ONES, Baring Square, LAW & COMMERCIAL STATIONER, BOOK AND MUSIC SELLER, Toys, Fancy Goods, Violins, Str'ngs, Concertinas, Ac. Magazines, English Papers. & Periodicals, by each Mail. Bookbinding Executed with Despatch. .. WANTED KNOWN—That we are now Selling 260 Cream Laid Commercial Envelopes for 25., cash j 500 ditto, 3s. Gd. cash ; and 1000 ditto, 6s. Gd., for prompt cash only. Weeks «fe Dixon. WANTED-.- Servants Out of Employ* mei.it to advertise % Situations in tilt) m)4 ft Guardian. Only Vm Cash, (os Msm w'jrds. Baker and Confectioner. BREAD! BREAD! 1 BREAD! CONFECTIONERY and BISCUITS. EDWARD TAYLOR begs to inform the inhabitants of Ashburton and the surrounding neighborhood that he lias commenced business as Plain and Fancy Bread and Biscuit Baker, and Confec tioner in Saunders’ Now Buildings, and hopes by strict attention to business, and keeping a first-class article, to merit a fair share of public patronage. BREAD—4Ib. LOAF. At the Shop ... ... sid. If Delivered ... ... Cd. Confectionery and Biscuits always in stock. ONE TRIAL SOLICITED. Note the Address— J2SS" EDWARD TAYLOR, Bread and Biscuit Baker and Confectioner, EAST STREET, Near the Railway Station. 343a —34 Builders. Ashburton steam saw mills SASH AND DOOR MANUFACTORY. G. PARKIN, Proprietor, BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR. Moore Street, Every description of Timber and Building Materials in Stock and supplied on most reasonable terms. Plans prepared and Estimates Given on the shortest notice. 26 Carriers. B. C. SMITH, CARRIER, ETC., M-—-• Ashburton. 25 TH. BREWER’S Royal Mail COACH , leaves Longbeach for Ashburton (vi& Waterton, Ashton, Wheatstone, and Tinwald) daily, at 7 a.m., returning by the same route on arrival of 3 p.m. train from Christchurch. Parcels and orders punctually attended co. T. H. BREWER, L 95 Proprietor. ECOOKSON, Willis Street, runs the , MAIL COACH from Ashburton Railway Station to Green Street, Alford Forest, and Mount Somers, every Tuesday, and Friday, returning Wednesday and Saturday at 8 p.m. Business Notices. Advertise. If you want f to sell a Farm, to sell a Horse, to rent a Farm, to buy a Horse, to buy a House, to rent a House, to obtain Board, to sell Groceries, to sell Furniture, to sell I lard ware, to hire a Servant, to borrow Money, If you want to sell Dry Goons, to sell a Carriage, to sell Real Estate, to seek a Situation, to obtain a Servant, to engage a Salesman, to sell Millinery Good;, to sell a House or Section, to find a Strayed Animal, to find any one’s Address, to sell a piece of Furniture, to find an owner for Anything, to buy a second-hand Carriage, . to find anything you have l ost, If you want Ito sellAgiicultural Implements YOU CAN DO SO, BY MAKING YOUR WANTS KNOWN IN f k gsltkiUtt tSmmliiut, option ! SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, ■East Street, WANTED KNOWN-That Money can be saved by purchasing your Sta tionery and Account Bboks, for cash, at the ( LHotakl" and Guardian " Whole sale Stationery i>epot. SaundoiV jQuild’ ItyP) pcnp&fttlon, ' ' ■*"” ' " ' For Sale. FOR SALE, T 'I non ACRES Tussock Land, in * O jOUD Lots to suit purchasers. Very Liberal Terras. SAUNDERS EROS. FUR SALE, 2.000 BUSHELS Rye-Grass SEEP. 1.000 do Red Clover do. 1.000 do. Ci.v Grass do. 3° TONS POTATOES, SAUNDERS BROS. FOR SALE, SINGLE SEATED BUGGY. DOUBLE do. do. And a quantity of Livery Stable keeper’s effects. SAUNDERS BROS. Amusements. RACING (JLUB. ANNUAL MEETING. WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY, NOVEMBER itym and zoth. FIRST DAY. 1. Handicap Hurdle Race of 40 sovs; distance 2 miles, over 8 flights of about 3ft. 6in. hurdles; nomination I sov,, acceptance 2 sovs, 2. County Hurdle Race Handicap of 25 sovs. ; over 6 flights of about 3ft. 6 in. hurdles; nomination 1 sov., acceptance 2 sovs. ; 1y 2 miles. District horses only. 3. Maiden Pi.ate of 20 sovs. ; distance miles; weight for age ; entrance 2 sovs. ; district horses only, that have never won an advertised race. 4. Ashburton Cup Handicap of 50 sovs., added to a sweepstake of 5 sovs. for accepioisj nomination 2 sovs., acceptance' 2 sovs.; 2 miles. 5. Ladies’ Purse of 25 sovs.; district horses only ; welter weights for age ; gentlemen riders, who must be members of the Ash burton Racing Club; entrance 2 sovs.; IYz miles. 6. Farmers’ Plate of 10 sovs.; for horses the bona Jide property of owners redding in the County of Ashburton ; no weight under 12 stone; i'/i miles; entrance 1 sov. SECOND DAY. 1. County Steeplechase of 30 sovs.; over about 2 miles of fair hunting country*; weight for age; for district- horses only entrance 2 sovs. 2. Racing Club Handicap of 40 sovs.; added to a sweep of 3 sovs. for acceptors; m iles ; open ; nomination 2 sovs. 3. Tradesmen’s Handicap of 20 sovs.; district horses only; miles; nomina tion 1 sov.; acceptance 1 sov. 4. Forced Handicap of 15 sovs.; for all winning horses at this meeting; entrance 2 sovs.; 1 % miles. 5. Consolation Handicap of 15 sovs.; for beaten horses ; . nomination I sov.; acceptance 1 sov. RULES AND REGULATIONS : Qualification foe, £2 25. ; members of the Ashburton Racing Club free. No entry will be received for any of the races except on the condition that all dis putes shall be decided by the stewards, whose decision in all cases shall be final County horses shall be held to mean horses the bona fide property of owners residing in the County of Ashburton pre vious to Ist September, 1879. Canterbury Jockey Club rules. strictly adhered to unless otherwise specified. No protest will be entertained unless £2 2s. be deposited, which shall be for feited should the protest, in the opinion of the stewards, prove frivolous. Ail entries and nominations to be in the hands of the secretary, addressed to the Somerset Hotel, not later than 4 p.m. on October Slst. Weights to appear for first day’s handicaps on Friday. November 14th ; acceptances on Monday, November 17th, in “ Lyttelton Times,” the “Press," and the Ashburton “ Herald,” and for second day’s racing, weights will be declared at 7 p.m. on evening of Novem ber 19 ; acceptances at 0 p.m. same night. All entries to be sealed and addressed to to the secretary, Ashburton, enclosing entrance fees, noma and age of horse, and colors of the rider. Any Jockey riding In any other than his declared color# will no fined one sovereign, JAMES WILKIE, 402si lion. See, Public KoWcm CjCHOOL Requisites and Aftfct Mato* rials.- H. Mi JONES, 'Stattonof; Daring Sqitafei mi Cricketing Maters Stump#, K uoo Rada, , #4. * n. a». jymJi’i .

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J. T. Ford & Co. report 8n the *ive B foGk .market for the week ending Mb 2nd instant, as follbws : At the Yards on Wednesday, 3646 sheep, # ttle > and 26 FS B were sent to hand fc. r tnß week’s supply. In consequence’ *** s hort supply of fat sheep, there a Rrceptible advance of at least from Is. * Si . 6d. per head on fat sheep, but at th ® ame time we do ■ not quote any material c. , ln J a^ e ?{ as most probably the next, ! woe We ..„ be again fully supplied, and tJ nceß 8 C back again to previous week % of from 2Jd. to 2|d. per B>. % bee | sent forward was of very in '■lxteren. quality, and commanded but little com ' rtition from the trade generally, in is a great pity that more diacre; was not used in yarding what is call. ™ fat stock, as the delay that arises in th> 1 . different sales between fat and store often affects values and proves wearisome to the different classes of buyers. * This can only be remedied by the action of the ’yard committee, and the sooner the matter is considered the better it will* be for buyer and seller, and more especially for the convenience of the butchers, who will be enabled to lift and take delivery of their purchases earlier in the day. Store sheep and cattle were slightly in better demand, and perhaps an increase in values may be quoted. Good two-year old steers, adapted for grazing purposes, were sold at from £5 10s. to £6 15s. each, and young stock at from £3 to £3 10s. each ; springing heifers at from £4 10s. to £6 each, beef at 325. 6d. to 355. per lOOlbs, and mutton at 2|d. per lb. Our entries for the day were on account of Messrs R. and L. Tosswill, McLeod, Coward, Blake, Pannett, J. Hayden, T. Phillips, J. Hurse, S. Garforth, Dewitt, Anstiss, Pitt, Wright, Oatton, Harrison, Moore, J. Smith, T. Cheverton, S. Grieves, and others,- comprising 1520 sheep and 75 head of cattle. Mr. Hay don’s crossbreds brought 12s. 9<L each; Mr. Paonett’s 10s. 6d. ; Mr. Coward’s 10s. 9d. each; Mr. McLeod’s merino wethers, 12s. 6d. each: Mr. Phillip’s merino wethers, 9s. 3d.: Mr. James Hurse’s crossbreds, from 11s 3d. to 13s. 6d. each; and other lines in propor tion to their weight and quality. Our cattle we quitted according to our quotations, selling every line. At our wool and skin sale we had a large supply sent forward, and the usual attendance of the trade. Crossbreds sold at from 3s. 6d. to 45., and merino skins at from 3s. 4dL to 4s. 2d. each. Fat at ' from lid. to 2id. per lb., and hides at ’ 3d. per lb. At our horse sale on Saturday wo yarded about 42 animals, but owing to the parade very few sales were effected. We have inquiry for good useful draught marcs for brood • purposes, and could place several just now if of the right stamp. We are also in want of carriage horses. Must match well in color and faze, and dark bays preferred; age not over six years. DoOTonr, Oct. 3. Wheat, 4s 6<T to 4s 9d ; fowls’ wheat, 5s 3d to Sa 9d „ nuUng wheat is firm at present prices. Oats, 2s to 2s 3d; barley, os to 5s 6d.; do., 3sto 3» 6d. Pota toes, £sper ton; kidney seed do., £7 ; round see*! da., £6 ; hay, £4; chaff £4 to £4 10s; straw, 462 ss; bran, £5 ss; pol lard. £5 Iflfe • flour, large sacks, £ll 10s to £l2 ; oafrineal, £l3 ; pearl barley, £26 ; onions* I8r ; . cheese, 8d; bacon, rolled, ®id ; cattle,* 30s per lOOlbs. POST OFFICE NOTICES. r .ails at the Ashburton Post Office; close -**' follows: — ■ __ , For Christchurch and North at IQ. 20 a-m. 4 p.m., and 7.30 p.m., daily. For Chertsey at x 0.20 a.m daily. For Rakaia at 10.20 a.m and 4 p.m daily. For Dunedin, Tinwald Winslow, Hinds, Coldstreain, Rahgitata, Orari, Winchester, and Gera’dine, at 10.20 a.m, daily. For Temuka. Timaru, and South at 10.20 a.m and 3 p.m daily. „ , „ „ For Greenstreet, Ashburton Forks, Mount Somers, and Ashburton Gorge on Tuesdays and Fridays at 10.30 a.m For Ashton, Waterton, and Longbeach, at 3.1 S p.mi daily. For Wakanui and Seafield, on Mondays and Thursdays, 7.30 p.m. W, St. G. Douglas, Postmaster. Mails Close at the Chief Post Office for the tallowing - places (subject to the necessary alte rations) as under:— Saturday. For Northern Ports of New Zealand, per Penguin, at 7 p.m. A travelling Post Office having been estab lished on the Southern line of railway, letters bearing a late fee of 2d. may be posted at any station in the mail carriage attached to the express train, and they will be included in the mails made up in transit for offices on the Inain line and branches. SIDNEY J. Dick, Chief Postmaster.. UNCLAIMED LETTERS. The following letteis from places, . be colony were received at the As&bvrtcn i Post Office daring the month of Avgust, and I lema n :d unclaimed on Ist October nSy.gji- Allinham, J. Richard Critchley, W. S. Deacon, William Devane, Patrick Fraber, John Griffin, Moigan Maclean (or Ka«dl«rfljftfir Kennedy, Wflfimm i Kissane, IvtirfJaeL Larkin, Asdtesw Jbmess . Miciuuril Quinlan, jWaxjy Ryan, Thomas* Sharp, Same ' a Valpy, John’ Vincent* JL -'. j r Walkerj,A Woodar .rcblbald •ay. AS)? V Tv \, Tohn ‘ .ss. Michael i ’ w g T , G. Douglas, p r '- ; :‘=:- ‘ Postmaster. /otirS&&*£ ■ ed Tetters received from places be i that have remaind unclaimed such Post Office; and such of » i unclaimed rt to «d two month, wethw for- Colony are not advertised-, two months are forwarded t Office, Wellington, there to turned to the writers. NOT I C NEW POSTAL RE( Letters posted within the names and addresses of the : the address side of the envel by a request that the letters claimed within a stated peri ed unopened. Provided, he shall have remained in the p the 7 ma y k® addressed, at It MEMORANDA. AUCTION SALES, This Day. ; J. E. Buchanan & Co.’s Opening Sale, at their Rooms, Havelock Street, 12.30. —lronmongery, Groceries, &c. Alfred Harrison, at his Rooms, Baring Square, at 12 noon Quantity of Household Requisites. John Lloyd Crawley, at his Rooms, Saunders’ Buildings, at' 1 o’clock— General Merchandise. Messrs, Acland, Campbell, . and Go'., at their Bazaar, Burnett street, at 1 o’clock—Horses, &c. The Ashburton Guardian, COUNTY AGRICULTURAL & SPORTING RECORDER. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4, 1879. The end has come, and the struggle is over. Sir George Grey’s appeal to the country, though it succeeded by .skilfully managed elections in reducing the crush ing majority that faced him in the last Parliament, has failed to give him a majority in the House, and last night the no-contidence debate finished with a divi sion which gave the following result : Ayes ... ••• 43 Noes •••: 41 Majority against Government 2 —a narrow majority to bo sure, but quite sufficient to show Mr. Sheehan how Vain was his boast that the country had re turned to Sir George Grey’s following a firm majority. In another column we give the division list, in which it will be seen there is nothing ‘ ‘ doubtful ” at all about Mr. Wright’s vote, but that he has been true to the district that returned’ him. The House adjourned immediately after thejlivision, to meet again on Tues day, when we expect to hear that a Minis teral change will have taken place. When a statesman like Lord Derby tells the English farmers that, the cultivable land in England being a fixed quantity, the relations between landlord and tenant must eventually be regulated by the need they have for each other; and, there being no room in the country for any more far mers, it is as well to look outside the island if land is wanted on which to place the young men whom their parents destine for the profession of agriculture. When a man like Lord Derby talks in this strain there is sufficient reason existing for cherishing a belief that soon a tide of im migration will set in towards our shores that will be highly acceptable, and for ac cepting the instalments that have already, landed as only the pioneers of a huge bri gade of immigrating yeomen. _ Lord Derby was speaking to the Lancashire Farmers’ Club when lie made use of the language, the spirit of which we have quoted; and he further clinched his statements by add ing that, “by making a vacancy (in the old country) a man would do good instead of harm to those whom he left behind. If farmers’ numbers were kept down they would keep down their rents.” But Lord Derby’s advice is not the only reason why we may look for an influx of farmers. That class at homo have found, what with high rents, hard-and-fast landlords’ rules for cultivation, preservation of game, and other burdens with which they are handi capped against the foreign producer, that a short harvest is the brink of ruin. This year, more especially, have they cried out against the hardness of their case. In many instances the landlords have re sponded to their appeal, and lightened the rents. From 10 per cent, up to 50 per cent, have concessions been made, in view of the depression that is now weighing down the agricultural interest. And never, perhaps, in the country’s history, was the need for these concessions more impera tive. But a few years ago, to obtain a farm at all was a difficult thing, so high were the rents, and so thoroughly were the landlords masters of the situation, be cause of the demand existing for arable land. Farming was then, comparatively speaking, a profitable thing; and when honest John Bull was taking out of his land, and the market he found for his produce, a fair surplus over the_ rent he paid, ho was content, and only indulged in that inalienable right of Englishmen— a grumble. But grumbling he paid, and was willing to renew. He had then only such competition as the European continent and the cultivated part of America offered to contend with. When, however, the great railways ran through the irn.mense waste lands of the New World, and planted homesteads upon them, and the produce of those lands was poured into the English market, he began to find that the chronic grumble, which had previously been but a sort of luxury, did not meet the require ments of his case. He could not produce from Iris land anything like the quantity nor near so cheaply as his “cousins” could; and, to add to his difficulties, there occurred the great “revolt of the field” —a revolt, lot us hope, in the interests of humanity, that will never bo subdued. But while Hiawatha’s vision was being realised in America— “l beheld the westward marches Of the unknown crowded nations. All the land was full of people, Restless, struggling, toiling, striving, Speaking many tongues, yet feeling But one heartbeat in their bosoms. In the woodlands rang their axes. Smoked their towns in all the valleys ; Over, ill the lakes and rivers - - Rushed their great canoes of thunder the vision was also being fulfilled in other and newer lands. The Australian conti nent and the, New Zealand islands were, meanwhile, turning up their virgin soils in laughing ridges to the kiss of the plough share. ‘-In the.woodlands-rang the axes truly, and the grain-field supplanted the forest. Our plains in a season or two added their quota, no light thing, to the food stock of England, and we, too, be came competitors with the English farmer. The new countries, if labour in them was costly, exacted no rack-rents, laid no re strictions on the cropping, put no tapu on the game, and thoir taxes fell lightly on the farmer. Costly manure was no item in their farmers’ expenditure* and, with every advantage of soil and climate, they could run John I3ull ji close race on his own «round, to ■which they were admitted by free trading England. So when Hodge drove his master’s grain wains to the mer chant's granary, it was to lay the sacks, HJ-_| rrggaafj jggie mayhap,- on the same flodr wi» largei quantities frdni California,- AdoMde, or Canterbury. ■ The time was when a short Eng land meant a scarcity of bread, but nqw the crops of the whole world inustArtrght Before any very telling differenced ap parent in the British housekeeper’s ac count with the baker. But the farmer feels a short crop keenly,—to him it is a fearfully short return of his annual income. Just at the rate the land of the world has been placed under cultivation has the dif ficulties. of the English wheat-grower in croased, and now they have reached their clinfitSfAn inquiry into the causes of the agricultural depression has been demanded, and the result of that inquiry, if it is fairly made, will be full of interest to the colon ists of New Zealand. But while politicians discuss the ques- .. .. tion, many English farms have de serted, and those in cultivation can’ only be held, as recent events have shown, at vastly reduced rents. All show that, sooner or later, an influx, of practical agriculturists, with a fair aiffbunt of capital in their pockets, must inevitably crowd into .the colonies/ It .is for. Zealand, if she cares for her own interest, . to do her best to divert the exodul oPrafS** mers from England to her shores. Hr is not now labourers but employers of, lajiojur*- tliat are needed here; ancTthe ’refor'e men| with the nest-egg of a fortune we can duce to come to us the better for our * future. . South Rakaia Road Board.—The Board did not- hold its usual yesterday, there not being a quoi'um.of members present. Another meeting, will be held on Monday. The Dromorb Grain Shed. ■— Our readers in the Droraore district ..will]£ observe that, in reply to Mr Wrigfit, Mr ’ Macandrew said the necessity for a grain shed at Dromore had not. been made ' apparent to his Government. Possibly it * may be more apparent to the new Govern ment coining into office. ' Drunkenness in was a drunk tried by'His Worship yester day—the first for a fortnight.. Things seemi A improving as regards the good character of the town. , : i i:7A ~r Town Hall Company.— On Mondavi, evening next, a 'meeting of the-shiiiWD' j holders in the Ashburton Town Hall Com pany (Limited),- will be held in the build™' ing, to consider the enlarging of the Directors’ borrowing powers, and othei* , alterations of the memorandum of Articles* of Association. New Auction Rooms.— The hew firm of J. E. Buchanan and Co., auctioneers, &c., hold their' first- auction day, in the largo premises lately occu pied by Hooper, Aitken and, Co., in Have lock street. - The auctioneer of 5 firm is the senior partner, Mr. Ji-E. Buchanan, and by him the sale to-morrow - will 1 be conducted. The Weather.— Yesterday , was • ■ticularly disagreeable.’We have bew»i. treated to one of--those N. W. gales whicli exercised the farmers so greatly last,'ytajSSiv; Pedestrianism- has not been,pleasurable, and one has necessarily been compelled .to., absorb more than his usual daily shari'Af* * the peck of dirt supposed to 'be'’the 1 ’ ' allotted portion to be eat by hnmasii^yt w * So far, the nor’-wester cannot do a great? 13 deal of damage to the' crops, hutwAoauld dispense with it, and hot feel itlil^Pß/ Presbyterianism at Tinwald. —;Sinca the induction of the Rev. A. Mr Beattie, M. A., as Pastor.of the Ashburton Pres byterian Church, considerable attention . has been paid to this thriving" little town-"' ship. Just recently, a Sabbath , School was started which ‘now numbers forty" scholars. Last night, the Rev, Mr. Beattie held the first of a series of Thurs day night services. The attendance was" not so good as it is expected to be when those services are better known, as. there are many Presbyterian families in the neighborhood. The Rev. Mr. West brooke was present, and - took part in the ;- service last night. , , i , Unclaimed Letters. —The following letters were received from places beyond the Colony during the month of August, , and remained unclaimed on Ist October, ■ 1877 ;—Allinham, J. : Charles, Richard ; Chritchley, W. S. ; Deacon, William; Devane, Patrick ; Frazer, John ; .Griffin, Morgan ;• Kennedy, Wm.; Kissanef‘M. ; Larkin, Andrew; Morrison, J.; Moriarty, Michael; Quinlan, Mary ; Ryan, Thos. B. ; Shary, Jas. ; Yalpy, John N,.; Vin cent, S. ; "Walker, Archibald - ; Woodman, . W. D. ; Young, Lewis P. ; McAllister, Mrs. •; Modem (or Maclear), John. "• ; The Subsidies. —Ourreaderswill beglad ;s to hear that Government have paid over the subsidies due to the public bodies. This information was conveyed through the medium of a telegram fram E. Qi Wright, Esq., M.H.R., to the Chairman of the County Council yesterday. Tills ' payment will set a few thousand pounds afloat among the Road Boards, and be the"• means of finding employment for some - idle but willing hands. The Unemployed. —At the meeting of the County Council on Wednesday Mr Reed, called attention to the fact that the Go*f vermnent were finding work for the employed in the construction of the Wai para section of the Northern railway, and asked whether it would not be competent for the Council to request- the Govern* ment to place the unemployed in this district on the same terms on the exten* : sion of the Mount Somers line. Mr. . Reed’s remarks were called forth in the course of a discussion- that arose on the application of his Worship the Mayor for a grant' in aid of the Borough Council, whose want of funds prevented them frorti affording-the work they would to the! unemployed. Mr Bullock had waited upon the Council at the request of many respectable men who were without em ployment. POUNDKEEPER AX .X.SHBURTON. • —Mr W, Price, of Tinwald, will for the future take charge of, and find lodgings for, vagrant •cattle, horses, &c. As Mr Price has several years’ experience ,i& tills line, we would recommend owners of roving ani mals to watch their, cattle's movements, otherwise, said owners will have to shell, out a price to W. ;Price. The Countv Ho.spitax, —To Vender this building complete, the architect, J. S. Brqco, Esq., recommended to the County Council on W ednesday, improvement*, in the direction of water supply, drainage and other necessary adjuncts to the erec tion. These were agreed to by the Council, and will necessarily tend towards making the Hospital one of the most per fect institutions of its class in the colony. THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN; [SayuklAvv * ASHBUivT ON RET Battler, inferior to best 1? lb EjßPv W dozen loefitv prime quality, 1? lb g. 'asm, prime smoked, 1? lb pj a sssiu*. cloth, 1? lb pi nlI tim (hags, toolb I Oatm * Lard, . * * * .Auction Sa .THIS DAI SATUK’DA Y, 4 th : At. 1 o’cloc AT TH TS HC 'HSE B u rnett-s, L,ree * A CLAND, t '® £\. hold their u9Ual WEE. LY Sx OF HORS ES, Sale at 1 o’clot ACLAND, CAMP. 381 OPENING i LUOTION SALE RO( H LOCK STREI fi The premises lately erect ( Aitken & Co.y l JATURDAY, OCTOI At Half-past 12 s’ rB Auctioneers have re<: tions to sell at theii *ublic Auction, a quanti i rticles, comprising Bankruj ther effects, viz.— IRONMONGERY GROCERY CROCKERY WARS Ashburtc First General Sale w announc ecL Business Annonnci FINE Cream-Laid BNY 6; extra secure shap( ONLY 9s. Sd. pe Merchants. T. R HODDER AND Company, GENERAL MERCHANTS, DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, AND STOREKEEPERS, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, (Opposite Railway Station.) NEW SPRING AND SUMMER STOCK JUST RECEIVED. DRAPERY, MILINERY, HATS, CLOTHING, BOOTS, SHOES, &c., &c., Especial attention haa been given to this Department in selecting the NEW STYLES in COSTUMES and DRESS MATERIALS. All the fashionable styles of Ladies Hats and Bonnets (trimmed and un trimmed), Trimmings, Fishus, Mantles, Capes, Ribbons, Hosiery, Gloves, Sunshades, and Underclothing. MILINERY AND DRESSMAKING ON THE PREMISES, By Most Competent Hands. Carpets, Druggetts, Scotch, and Manchester Goods. . r r, HODDER & COMPANY’S NOTHING & MERCERY DEPART OAA MENT. 'Rostf YiKTC'Hs’ and Men’s Summer Suits, Imported and Victorian make. ■*T ©OATS, Alpacca and Silk, HATS Helmets (in Rush, Leg horn IT' weed > and c ß li i wl P eth ) SCARFS Call9,rs ' Gloves » Umbrellas TWEEDS S. Yorkshire, and Colonial, T. R. HODDExR & COMI-’ANY s BOOT AND SHOE stork. Childrens’, Boys’, and Girls’ Boots, Shoes, and Slippers, Ladies’ and Gentlemen’s Boots, Shoe «, and Slippers, very variety, Colonial and Imported, from the beat houses, and sold at the smallest possible profat. T. R. Hodder & Company GROCERIES, OILMEN’S STORES, AND PROVISION DEPARTMENT. New Season’s Teas, Finest Sugars, Soaps, Candles. &c., &c. T. R. H. Sz Co. acknow ledge the great success attending their introduction of the the Small Profits and Quick Return Busi ness, and would State it is their intention to continue Selling the Very Best Class of Goods in every department , at the ylf the Smallest Possible Profit. C iSH Vx TICE LISTS FURNISHED ON APPLICA ° TION. 'p r. H odder and Company, ironmongery, furnishing, and hardware. Of Every Description, for Building and Furnishing purposes. 1 'roduce Bought* Foe Cash, or Taken in Exchange. ORDI'RS from ANY PART OF TIi.F PROVINCE, Caref\ dly and promptly attended to. DELI V?ERY OP GOODS DAILY IN TOWN. X. R. HODDER Company, GENERAL MERCHANTS EAST STRE1 T *T, ASHBURTON 'OPPOSITE TUB STATION.) YOUNG IYANHOE. •\TOUNG I VANHOE, by Old Ivanhoe, J_ by Sir Walter Scott, out of London Maggie—Sir Walter Scott, by Clydeboy, took first prisie as best horse at Exhibition at London in 1862, gold medal at Sterling, and twice first at Glasgow, and several other first prizes. London Maggie took first prize as beat three year old mare af Exhibition at London in 1802 and first prize wherever shown. Ivanhoe took first prize at Glasgow as a two year old, was bought for 1100 guineas, and imported to New Zealand. Young Ivanhoe, out of Grey Maggie (imported), out of Blossom, by Blither glen—by Caledonian, and has taken first prize as a two year old at Tiniaru, and first prize when next shown as a five year old at Timaru. Young Ivanhoe will travel the South Rakaia, Chertsey, and Mount Hutt dis tricts. For further particulars see cards. ROBERT PATTON, 52 Methven. THOROUGHBRED ENTIRE COLT Of the Traducer Blood. To Travel this Season the ASHBURTON AND WAKANUI Districts, See future Advertisements for Particulars. S. H. FOWLER & CO„ Proprietors, 504a—20 Winslow. T TO STAND THIS SEASON, |HAT Very Powerful Heavy Draught STALLION SAMSON, ising three years old, stands 161 hands high. Samson was got by that far-famed Lincolnshire Cart Stallion Black Cham pion, imported fro m England by the late William Derham, Esq., out of the cele brated prize mare Phoebe, bred by P. risch, Esq. Black Champion was bred by Mr. John Worth, junior, of Ferryhill, Chartres. He took first prize of £lO at St. Ives, in 1873, and first prize of £lO at Huntingdon, in 1874. Black Champion’s dre is Young England’s Glory, by Volun eer and came of a very superior mare Mdongiri* to Mr. Julian by Mr. Fugles mted horse Thumper, by Mr. Servals jelebrated horse Major,—grandsire, Mr. Purrand’s Honest Tom; g. grandsire, Vlr. Goodman’s Honest Tom ; g. g. grand dre, Mr. Bingham’s England s Glory ; y» g grandsire, Old Honest Tom. Blaok Champion’s dam is asuperior Brown Mare by Heart of Oak. She took the first prize it Peterborough Agricultural Society s Show on March 29th, 1856, beating a large field. Samson’s dam , Phoebe, was got by the noted horse Sir Colin Campbell, bred by Tames Walls, Esq., sire, King Fergus; lam, Scotland’s Pride both imported From Scotland. Phoebe as a yearling, took first prize at the Canterbury Agricultural Society’s Show ; as a two-year old, was iwarded first prize and also Mr. J. Walls special prize as the best filly on the ground by Sir Colin Campbell. Her lister has also taken three first prizes. Phey have also been shown as a pair of , x -ood mares, and wherever they have lot ii exhibited they have taken first tzt- _ ~ Samson’s granddam was by the wed- Lown horse Old Wellington, imported, rose stock needs no comment ; g. grand ,m, imported, by Westminster, im neu. , Samson will stand at the owner s farm, xere good grass paddocks will be pro led at 2s. per week. All care taken, it no responsibility incurred. He will ivel the Mount iSomers and surrounding Terms —£4 per mare. Guarantee, as r agreement. Groomage fee, ss. WILLIAM T. SMITH, Proprietor, Alford Forest. B.—Samson took prize at the Agricul tural Show, Ashburton, 1878. 38 1879. TO STAND THIS SEASON. THOROUGHBRED STALLION young traduger. YOUNG TRADUCER, by Traducer, dam Kasper’s dam, imported. See “ Stud Book. ” , , , w n Young Traducer was bred by W. o. We'bb, Esq., at Riocarton. He is a rich dork brown, standing 16 hands high, with immense bone and substance, and for make and shape has been pronounced by the best judges as hard to beat anywhere. Young Traducer is rising 5 years. Terms: £5 ss. per mare, payable Ist January, 1880 ; groomage fees 55., payable on hrst service. Also, the Grey Entire Pony, SYDNEY, Will travel, with the entire horse Young Traducer, the district of Ashburton during the season. Good paddocks 2is. per week. Every care token, but no responsibility. ROBERT LITTLE, on Proprietor, THE THOROUGHBRED ARAB ENTIRE BLUEL I G H T WILL TRAVEL the Ashburton Dis trict this season. For particulars see future advertisement. 53 WINTER & FRIEDLANDER. 1879. TO STAND THIS SEASON. THOROUGHBRED BAY COLT, CAMDEN. CAMDEN is a bay colt, 16 hands 2 inches high, with beautiful sym metry and splendid action, aged 4 years ; bred by Mr. G. H. Lee. Camden is by Traducer, dam Jeu d’Esprit, by Peter Flat, dam Jessie, by Muleyson, dam Bay Camerton, out of Arab mare Muleyson, by Muley. The Arab mare was bred by Mr. Riley, New South Wales, from an Arab mare imported by him. Camden will travel the district of Ash burton. Terms: £5 sb. per mare, payable Ist Jaanuary, 1880 ; groomage fees, ss. payable on first service. Good paddocks, 2s. per week. Every care taken but no responsibility. ROBERT LITTLE, 486 a Proprietor. M THE WELL-KNOWN THOROUGHBRED HORSE ADMIRAL WTT.Tj Travel the Ashburton District during the coming season. Terms, £4 4s; Guarantee, £6 Gs. Groomage Fee, ss. WM. 0. WEBB, 519 a Riccarton. TO STAND THIS SEASON. mHE Thoroughbred ENTIRE Horse, TAM O’SHANTER, will travel the Mount Somers and Alford Forest Districts. 23 WM. H. SMITH. STUD NOTICE. mHE THOROUGHBRED HORSE TRIBUNE, By Traducer, dam Azucena. Will Travel the Ashburton district as usual. Apply Groom in charge. 21 Business Notices. T. CHAMBERS, jgOOT AND SHOEMAKER, East Street, Ashburton. Boots and Shoes of all kinds Sewn or Pegged. Repairs Attended To. 48 FAMILY HOTEL, DURHAM STREET NORTH, CHRISTCHURCH. HITE PARSONS, (Late of the Royal Hotel, Lyttelton.) This Hotel is now Renovated and fitted up as a FIRST CLASS FAMILY HOTEL. 49 THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN' Advertisements received for the GUARDIAN up to 9 p. ni. at the scale charges, afterwards at double rates for insertion over the leader. JUST ARRIVED — SECOND SHIPMENT OF STATIONERY, DIRECT FROM THE MANUFACTORY. Wholesale and Retail. WEEKS AND DIXON, Saunders’ Buildings, East Street ASHBURTON. See Future Advertisements. s SEALY BROS., EEDSMBN AND NURSERYMEN. East Street, AS HB U RTON. farm, Garden, and Flower Seeds and Garden Requisites of every descrip tion at Lowest Rates. Street. 43

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SPORTING. SPORTING NOTES. [by robin hood.] The annual meeting of the Ashburton Racing Club will be held on Wednesday and Thursday, November 19 an2o. The programme has been issued, and provides six events for each day’s racing, and the character of the stakes should ensure large fields and good sport. A feature of the programme is the number of events confined to district horses, and after hav ing devoted a large amount of considera tion to the subject, and carefully weighed the many pros and cons I am decidedly of opinion that the conservation is advisable. Much as we may desire to encourage the breed of horses, and the development of higher sport, we must admit that contests between local horses have hitherto been more acceptable to the subscribing public .than the Bay or Goodman coup, each of ■which carried away large sums of Ashbur ton money, without affording equivalent sport. The condition of the course is not so far advanced as I should like to see it, but doubtless the Committee will push tb:« matter forward at once. . The ball is set rolling on the first day by the Open Hurdle Race of 40 sovs. Judging from the number of entries which similar events have attracted at Geraldine and Waitaki, this should be a popular item and the added money is sufficient to induce the better exponents of the ‘ ‘ illegitimate business to patronise our course. A good <WI of interest will centre on the County Hurdle Race, and I think an excellent race will be produced. Last year s winner, Nellie Gray, is still in the district, and if her new owner elects to start her, fit and well under a moderate weight, she will be a very formidable opponent. Lonehand, if still aspiring to turf distinction, is better adapted to big country and long distances, but if trained for this contest would beat anything below mediocrity. Merlin will doubtless be entered, and if the handicap per is lenient, I must regard his chance as a rosy one. Raven, after his Queen s Birthday Steeplechase form, is entitled to the premier place amidst our cross-country performers, and if-his condition is up to ♦W. in which he last appeared, he will take a lot of beating. Tam O’Shanter is another horse 1 much fancy, and I hope that we shall again see him out, with better luck than that which befell him on his last appearance. Mr Carter will probably be represented by something good, both in the flat and hurdle races, and I hope that this popular sportsman may secure some ofthe good things; the command of a horseman like Lawson is always something in his favor. Faugh-a-Ballagh is looking well, and much sounder than I have seen him. He is a nice fencer, and I think has more pace than is generally attributed to him. Billy Buttons has, I fear, retired permanently from the turf to the seclusion of a grass paddock; if the ill-tempered little grey should- again put in an .appear ance, I should still accord him respect ful consideration. Barry Lyndon, Why Not, and others from the same stable, have had a lot of practice during the winter with houuds, and certainly are the best schooled lot in the County, but I understand that none of them will take part in the annual meeting. I hope that I am misinformed in this matter, as the Hfill horses have always shown some form. I hope that we shall receive entries from Mount Somers, Longbeach, and Rangitata districts, as many good sportsmen are resident in those localities, and I am sure that they will be most heartily welcomed by their Ashburton confreres. WAITAKI RACES. Oamaru, Oct. 2. Maiden Plate of 30 sovs. 1J miles. D, O’Brien’s Fenella, 3 yrs (M. Allen) 1 Mr Osborne’s Black Prince, aged ... .... ... ... ... (Owner) 2 Mr Sutherland’s Magician, 4 yrs ... , ... (J. Allen) 3 Littlejohn, Kelpie, and Loyalty also started. Time, 2 min. 56 sec. Waitaki County Plats —a Handicap of 40 sovs, 1A miles. Mr. S. Waddell’s Eangitira, 6 yrs, 7st’ gibs. ... ... ... (J- Allen) 1 Hr EL Goodman’s York, 4 yrs, 7st. (Rudings) 2 Mr. A. McKay’s Blue Peter, aged, 7st. 51bs ..i ... (A. Hoskings) 3 Mr H. Goodman’s Play Boy, 3 yrs, 6st Tlta ■ , (W. Allen) 0 Time, 2 min. 45 sec. Waitaki Cup—Handicap of 100 sovs, 2 miles. Messrs Mason and Vallance’s Pinfire, 5 yrs; 7st 121bs ... (Harris) 1 Mr H. Goodman’s Chancellor, 5 yrs, 7st 51bs (Rudings) 2 Mr Walter’s Libeller, 3 yrs, 6st 121bs, ... ... (Taylor) 3 Maritana and Unknown also started. Won by a length. Time, 3 rain. 44 sec. ' A 3-mile trotting match was won by Mr o. B. Mooney’s horse. Time, 10 min. A Hack Selling Race of 30 sovs, in which ten horses took part, was run in half-mile heats, Mr. D. O’Brien s Fe- being the winner. The filly was sold after the race for £37. C. J. C. HANDICAP. The following are the acceptances for the C.J.C. Handicap : st. lb. Templeton 9 8 Fishhook 9 5 Mata 9 3 Maritana 8 7 Natator 8 3 Longlands ... . 8 2 Pinfire ... ... ... 8 0 1 Chancellor 7 8 Caraballo 7 7 Laertes 7 5 Dundee 7 4 Oberon 7 0 Betrayer 0 18 Naiad ... ... 6 12 Atlantic ' 6 8 Maid of Honour 0 8 Piscatorius 6 6 Libeller 6 6 St. George 0 2 OnDit 6 2 Marie Antoinette 6 2 Adamant ... ... ••• 6 0 Noma 6 0 NORTH ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. A meeting of the above Board was hold on Thursday. Present— Messrs. H. T. Winter (chair- E. Saunders, H. Frixdlander, and Joseph Hunt. CORRESPONDENCE. An application was received from Hugh Kennedy and others, asking for cuttings to be made and the road formed, to con nect Wilson’s road with the Beach road. The Surveyor was instructed to report on the matter. From residents in Trevorton, calling attention to the bad state of the footpath on the Beach road, and asking that the footpath be shingled, and Trevor road formed to the Terrace, so as to lead the water from the main road. The application was granted. Application from Mr. Leadley and others, to have the Wakanui township road shingled. Postponed. From Nicholas Fitzgerald, offering a right of road through his land at £lO per acre, providing the Boai'd fenced the land, or £l6 if he had to fence it himself. From James Wilson, offering land for same object at £22 per acre for improved land, and £2O for unimproved. The Surveyor was instructed to reply that if the ratepayers wished to have the road the Board would be willing to pay half the cost, and failing their consent to this course the Board would take a drain age area through it. Messrs. Collinson and others applied for a road off the Seafield road to be shingled, leading past Messrs. Hooper and Dodson’s. Mr. Denshire also applied for a road near his residence to be shingled. Both applications were postponed till later on in the meeting. From Weeks and Dixon, soliciting a shrre of the Board’s advertising. Mr. Friedlander proposed that the ad vertising be divided among the papers equally, -without adding to the expense. Agreed to. From the County Council, stating that they could not according to law alter the name of the district. It was resolved to correspond with Mr. Wright, the member for the district, asking him to try if he could do anything in the raattex-. Mr. J. E. March, Immigration Officer, wrote asking if there were any unoccupied cottages in the district. The Secretary stated there were none. The Surveyor’s report was read as fol lows : According to instructions we accepted tenders for one month for maintenance of Beach road, Wilson’s road, and Wakanui roads. The following roads have been inspected :—Gardner’s road —This road has been completed in a satisfactory man ner. Chertsey road —The contractor is proceeding with this work. Fitzgerald’s road—This road has been completed. With regard to roads requiring metalling, the following we think are necessary : Estimated Chs. Cost. Ru ! es and Cochrane’s roads ... 745 ••• £ ll S4- Denshire’s ~ ... 260 ... 4°3 Wakanui Township „ ... 175 ••• 2 7 1 Leaddley’s ~ 186 ... 279 Corbett’s ■ ~ ... 14° ••• 21 7 Butterick’s ~ ... 37° 573 East Belt „ • - 55 ••• Boundary 3 2 ° 49 6 We have examined the ground through which it is proposed to connect the Beach road with Wilson’s road, and recommend the one proceeding along the boundary between Fitzgerald and Wilson for a dis tance of 33 chains to the terrace ; thence to a point on the opposite terrace; this route has natural facilities for a roadway. It will take about nine acres out of rural section 4844 and 3 acres out of rural section 17261, the price for which will be laid before you. The cost of making the road we esti mate at £250. Tenders will be laid before you for the maintenance of roads in the district for twelve months ; for formation and metalling of Gibson’s road, and for forming to full width the Beach road. It was decided to shingle the following roads : , Rule’s road, 430 chains ; Denshire s, 180 do. ; Leadley’s, 279 do. ; Smith’s, 85 do ; Butterick’s, 573 do. Mr. John Carter wrote applying for payment for shingle taken out of rural sec tion 1120, for shingling Jones’s Road. The Board resolved to pay Mr. Carter, providing the High School Board, to whom the land belonged, offered no objection. The Clerk was instructed to urge upon Mr. J. E. Buchanan the necessity of at once taking steps to recover all outstand ing rates. Tenders were opened for the following works : Gibson s road —E. Thomas, formation, per chain, 7s 9d; shingling, Is Id per yard, maintenance of roads, W. Silcock, 2s 5d per chain. The pay-sheet was passed, and the Board resolved to strike a rate of Is. in the pound for the year 1879-80. OPENING OF THE WATERTON HOTEL. By the invitation of Mr. F. Doherty, the proprietor of this hotel, a large number of hia friends in Ashburton and surround ing districts attended the opening of this now house, which took place on Wednesday evening. Vehicles of all sorts and descrip tions were brought into requisition, and daring the day it was almost impossible to obtain a conveyance of any sort, con sequently a good many of Mr. Doherty s well-wishers were unable to avail them selves of their • invitations. At the hotel itself every preparation was made for the welcome and convenience of the guests, who numbered altogether about 200, the whole of whom were amply provided with refreshment in the shape of a good, sub. stantial, and well-laid-out supper, which did credit to Host Doherty and his ser- everyone had done ample justice to the good things provided, Mr. Ivess, in a very appropriate speech, proposed the health of Mr. Doherty, and in doing so referred to his pluck and perseverance in building and opening a house such as the Waterton Hotel, in the face of the late financial depression, and hoped that Mr. Doherty’s venture would not only prove a successful one for himself but a source of great convenience to the travelling public and residents of the district. Inference was also made to the well-known career of Mr. Doherty as a public servant and a business man. Although Mr. Doherty, like many others, had lately had reason to feel the heavy commercial depression which had existed throughout the colony, the speaker 0-xprenaod a hope that Mr. Doherty’s friends (and they were many) would at all convenient times rally round him and accord him that support in his new venture which his past career entitled him to. The toast was received with much en thusiasm. Mr. Doherty, in reply to the toast, said he felt himself bound to say that he was exceedingly proud and gratified to see so many old faces present; and that fact in duced him to hope his new vocation would be a successful one. So far as it lay in his power he would on every occasion en deavour to meet the requirements of the district, and also to use his best endea vours to please everyone who patronised his house. Mr. Doherty concluded by thanking the ladies and gentlemen for their attendance, especially those from a distance, who, lie believed, had at great personal inconvenience, accepted his in vitation. A good band was in attendance, and dancing and merriment was kept up till an eai’ly hour in the morning, all appearing to enjoy themselves thoroughly. RESIDENT MAGISTRATE’S COURT. Friday, October 3. (Before Mi-. F. Guinness, 11. M.) DRUNK AND DISORDERLY. William Hamilton was discharged with a caution. CIVIL CASES. DeEidder v. Kearney (Mount Somers) —Judgment for amount, £3 ss, and costs, £1 11s. Same v. D. Gainey (Eakaia) —Judg- ment for amount, £2 8s lOd, and costs, 9s. Same v. John Boucher (llakaia) —Judg- ment for amount, £1 13s Id, and costs, Cs. A. Dupuis v. Patching.—Judgment by default for £2 Cs, and costs, ss. Orr and Co. v. M. Nealas. —Mr Purnell for plaintiffs. This -was a claim for £8 5s 6d, amount due on a dishonored promis sory note. Judgment confessed. Nealas v. Arthur—Claim £3. Judg ment by defaidt for amount, and costs, Gs. BROKEN PROMISES. When the Gr y Government acquired the reins of p. ■ jr, one of the most prominent features in their promises of economising was the reduction of ex penses in the Government telegraphic despatches, and another the sale of one of the Government steamers. How these promises of reductions have been kept the following figures will show : —The Govern ment telegrams for the year ending June 30th, 1878, were 194,843, costing £19,148; those for the year ending June 38, 1879, were 246,961, costing £26,949. This ex pense does not show the cost of electioneer ing telegrams, which must have been a good round sum ; but the increase shows in a most unmistakeablo manner the reck less extravagance in these matters as exercised by the Apostle of Econony (Sir George Grey). Another evidence of the Government’s extravagance is the fact that the Hinemoa Government steamer has been so seriously damaged that she is now unfit for work. When a sea going steamer is kept running for six months on a stretch, without oppor tunity taken to remove the scales from her boilers, which invariably collect from the constant use and evaporation of salt water, those boilers must necessarily get burnt through in a very short time. It seems that this is what has taken place with the Hinemoa in her forced trips round the colony to convey Sir Geo. Grey on his great mission of alleviating the sufferings of humanity. The employment of special trains for Ministers, no matter whether on Sunday or week day, is another remarkable instance of the eco nomy practised by the Government ; and if all the extra travelling expenses were totted up, we think the public would look aghast at the figures. Let us hope that the future Ministry, if not so openly and wordily patriotic, will give us the more solid and useful service of work in their various departments. INCENDIARISM. A wilful attempt was made during Tues day night to burn down the Christchurch Resident Magistrate’s Courthouse. At ten minutes to five in the afternoon the bailiffs office was locked up, and at half past seven the assistant bailiff, when passing the back of the Courthouse, looked in through the window' of this office, and saw that everything w'as safe. At ten minutes to eight on Wednesday morning, when he opened the outer door, he per ceived a strong smell of something burning, and on hastening to open the door of the bailiffs department, saw smoke proceeding from underneath a large heap of burnt paper, which had been stacked on a chair in front of a table and near the wooden linin" of the western side of the room. The scat of the chair, which had been of wood, w’as completely burnt out, a little of the lining of the wall burnt, and a portion of the leg of the table. All the pigeon holes on this table, which had contained between 250 and 300 summonses of various kinds, to he heard within the next few days, had been cleared and heaped on this chair, in addition to between 700 and 800 forms, and then evidently set fire to. An end window looking out from this table was unfastened and it appeared as if the incendiary, after completing his work, had got on to this table, and in getting out through the window had pushed the pigeon-hole frame on one side. The officials were in the habit of leaving keys of some of the offices hanging in the lobby for the accommodation of those who might have to return to work at night, and this must have been known to the perpetrator, as the door had been opened with the ordinary key. From the large heap of tinder left, and its proximity to such dry w'oodwork, the great wonder is that the flames did not spread. The loss of the documents destroyed will ■ occasion the department and the public a a good deal of inconvenience. HINDS TO RANGITATA. [by OUR TitAVKLI.INO RBUORTER.] The Anama Downs, and slopes of the plains adjoining, at all times known for the rich quality of their pastures, are now looking remarkably well, and those pad docks; laid down in English grass this season arc as fully forward as similar places nearer the sea. The native blue tussocks, on which all classes of stock thrive so well, exhibit more than ordinary growth, and appears not only to have held its own against the intermixture of English clovers, but rather to have increased during the last few years. The grain crops at present in the ground are looking well, though, as in other places, they are inclined to run up a little thin in the blade, owing to the rapidity of growth. This, however, will tend to be checked by the rolling, which operation is now being proceeded with almost universally. In some in stances feeding olf} the young crops with sheep has been adopted. This plan finds great favor with some farmers, and we have known crops which looked hopeless completely renovated, and made to yield a good return, when treated in this man ner—both in the old country and in the colony. From various causes the farmers seem to have delayed their ploughing until the season was rather far advanced for wheat sowing, and between the South Ashburton and Rangitata the breadth of wheat sown compared with oats and barley is much smaller than in previous seasons. In fact, barley has never been sown to so great an extent in any previous year, and there is scarcely a farm in this area which will not have a paddock of this cereal. Towards the upjier Rangitata plain the farmers have a first-class quality of land, but have had a difficulty to overcome in the shape of the exceptionally large stones, or we should say rocks, which encumber the surface, in some places the land being completely paved witli them. It is as tonishing to notice the progress which has been made in this part of the country bv sheer energy and hard work—much of this land being now comparatively clear of stones, under crop, and looking as well as any other portion of the district. Stone-picking hero is altogether beyond a joke, and the numerous pyramids of boulders, 20 feet in diameter and upwards of 5 feet high, will testify to the work the pioneers of this district had before they could attempt to cultivate their land. The quality of the laud here is, however, good ; and it is satisfactory to report that the farmers here have a good prospect of success, which will he furthered by the speedy prospect of railway communication. The settlers, one and all, are loud in their demands for the continuation of the Mount Somers line to its terminus, so as to bring them within a day’s carting of a railway station. The Hinds Forks, some 15 miles above the Hinds railway station, and which will for the future bo known as Mayfield (the name given to the lately-established post-office here) is al ready becoming an important centre of population, and a petition -is now in course of signature for a school in the locality. THE RELIGIONS OF THE COLONY. We take the folio w’ng interesting analy sis of the religious beliefs of the New Zealand people from the “New Zealand Wesleyan” for the month. The figures have been supplied by the census returns of the colony for 1878: — “ It will be matter of surprise to many that, in a European population of less than half a million, nearly 100 different sects and denominations have been enrolled. In some of these the number is exceeding ly small, but the record is interesting as showing the vagaries of religious belief, and the tenacity with which men cling to their opinions. One solitary brother calls himself a ‘Dawsonite,’ and by his side there stand a, ‘ Congregational Methodist,’ an ‘ Andorsonian,’ a ‘ Glassite,’ and a ‘Trinitarian,’ each being the only repre sentative of the body. The ‘ Church of the Future ’ has four men and three wo men upon its roll, while the ‘ Church of God,’ so called, has seventeen. “Considering the noise Spiritualists make in the colony, and the space they occupy in the newspapers, one is surprised to find that only 52 have so enrolled themselves. Probably some have not the courage of their opinions, and it may be that others who believe in spiritism still remain mem bers of other churches. So far as these returns show, the number of Mormons fifty-seven—is in excess of the Spiritists. “A somewhat ominous sign of the times, and an evidence of the general unsottled ness in matters of creed, is that so large a proportion as 10,504 —or one in 40 of the whole population— ‘ object to state ’ their belief. As against this 30 have the courage to avow themselves Atheists, 7 dub themselves Materialists, and 400 are Freethinkers. Nineteen persons - ten men and nine women —are evidently seek ing more light, for they subscribe them selves ‘ Free to choose. ’ “ There are in the colony 1424 Jews, 39 Mahometansj while a field for Missionary effort is revealed by the entry ‘4379 Pagans.’ The ‘Catholic and Apostolic Church,’ founded by the late Edward Irving, has 55 adherents, and there are also 5 Huguenots or French Protestants. “ Taken in numerical order, the Church of England, and Protestants not otherwise defined, comes first, with 170,337, or 42.55 per cent, of the whole population. Next follow the Presbyterians with 95,103, or 22.59 per cent.; Roman Catholics, 58,881, or 14.21 percent.; and Methodists, 37,879, or 9.14 per cent. No other denomination number 10,000, those who come nearest to that being Baptists, 9159; Congrega tional Independents, 5555; and Lutherans, 5G43. In view of the fact that the Pagans, composed chiefly of Chinese, show a de crease of 8.08 per cent, during tlie foui years, there scarcely seems any need for agitation about their coming. “ The proportional increase of the ad herents of the several churches from 1874 to 1878 show’s the Methodists to stand first with 50.20 per cent. The others follow in this I’atio: Roman Catholics, 45.85; Lu therans, 44 17; Baptists, 44.12; Church of England, 38.6 G; Presbyterians, 31.22; and Independents, 2.10. It will be somewhat of a surprise to many that in the City of Dunedin, usually reputed as “ time blue throughout, there arc almost as many Episcopalians as Presbyterians, the num bers being—Presbyterians, 7G58, and I Episcopalians, 6736.” TEE AUCKLAND BRIBERY CASS. At the Auckland Rjsid mi. Magistrate s Court, ou Thursday, Thomas Machitte, cliairman of Dr. Wallis’ Central Com mittee, was charged by Joseph Newman with giving or having caused to have been given on the day of polling for the City West, refreshments to the electors, whereby the said Joseph Newman sought to recover the sum of 40s. Messrs. Heakoth and Tyler appeared for plaintiff, and Mr. Cooper for the defendant, and gave a denial of eveiything that the plaintiff alleged. Mr. Tyler opened the case, and called Richard Salter, librarian of the Young Men’s Christian Association Rooms, who desposed that the refreshments con sisted of ham and bread, cheese, coffee, and lemonade. Machitte, said they must have some beer, and a lad obtained it. The beer bill amounted to £2 lls. No beer went into Mr. Hurst’s room, only sandwiches and coffee. The committee of the Young Men’s Christian Associati n disapproved of beer, and would not let the rooms to candidates in future. The beer provided disappeared with wonder ful rapidity. Newman's refreshment room was conducted on temperance principles of sandwiches and coffee only. Machitte deposed that he helped to return Dr. Wallis. He objected to say whether he was an agent, and also declined to convict himself. Ho had no authority to act as agent for him, but acted as agent at the election. Ho ordered beer, but did not consult Dr. Wallis. Ho had some beer paid for by Dr. Wallis, but could not say whether the beer was on the bill. He He did not ask Mr. Hurst to pay half the accoutn. He hinted to Brooking, Mr. Hurst’s agent, that Mr. Hurst might pay his share of the expenses, including the beer on the day previous to the election. Those who took refreshments did so with out authority. James Campbell, the por ter, deposed that he went into Messrs. Wallis and Hurst’s Committee rooms after voting. He tried the can and got one glass, but no more. He helped himself. A STRANGE STORY. A remarkable will case which came be fore Sir James Hannon recently has been compromised! - The inquiry affected seri ously the honor and reputation of more than one person; and the validity of no fewer than three wills and several codicils, made by a young Welsh squire, Mr. John Davies Lloyd, of Alltyrodyn, in Cardigan shire, in favour of Mr. Allen, his solicitor, was in dispute. Mr. Lloyd was the repre sentative of an ancient family which had time out of mind lived at Alltyrodyn, or near it, in Cardiganshire. But the old blood had received plebeian mixture. There had been a succession of misalli ances in the family. The grandmother of the testator married a servant at a hotel, and left him a life interest in the property. The only child bora of this marriage took to wife the daughter of a publican near Woolwich. The testator, who was born of this union, married a ballet-dancer at the Alhambra. Whether it was the ple beian or the old Lloyd blood which worked too fiercely within his veins, ho was hot tempered, impetuous, and wild, and his education and circumstances were not such as to teach him self-control. His father died when he was only two years of ago; his mother married again, and he found himself at twenty-one his own master, without councillors, and in possession of estates yielding a rental of £3OOO to £4OOO. He drank hard; and exposure and excesses quickly ruined his vigorous constitution. Ho was recklessly extravagant, spending in one year £44,477. He purchased six acres of diamond diggings in Africa, spent £755 a year on tobacco, hired a negro melodist to instruct him in the banjo at a cost of £l2O, and, on the strength of his accomplishments, proposed to become a member of Parliament. In the course of a suit in Chancery he became acquainted with Mr. Allen, who was at first a manag ing clerk and afterwards a partner of a firm of solicitors in Bedford Row. Shortly after Mr Lloyd came of age he made a will, bequeathing all his personal estate to Miss Crbwhurst, who became his wife, and devising the whole of his real estate to his half-uncles, who, as it happened, were rather younger than ho. This will made Mr. Allen executor, and left him an an nuity of £SOOO. About a year later Mr. Lloyd made a second will, by which his friend’s legacy was increased to £IO,OOO. From time to time ho added codicils, and one of these increased Mr. Allen’s legacy by another £IO,OOO, making £20,000 in all. A third will was executed shortly before Mr. Lloyd’s death, and by this all the estates were left to the testator’s chil dren, with remainder in fee to Mr. Allen. The testator also bequeathed to Mr. Allen a legacy of £25,000, subject to the obli gation of paying his debts. All that his sister was to receive was an annuity of £300; and this was ultimately revoked by a codicil. It was this will which was in dispute. The terms agreed upon were these—the name of Mr. Allen was to be struck out of the will of February, 1873, and, there having been a revocation of all the previous wills, he woidd take no part of and no interest in either the personal or real estate of the deceased. The estates would, therefore, remain in the family of the testator, and tne personal property would be divided according to their rights between the members of the family. As to costs, it was thought right that that burden should not be put upon Mr. Allen, and a sum of £SOOO would be allowed him to be applied by him to that purpose. THE FARMER. Why Vegetation is less Injured by ■frost in the Hills. [G'-rrespon lout of “ Sonoma Doom- at."] It must be new to many to leim that the so-called sheltered valleys are more liable to frost than the more exposed hill aides. Jhit this is shown very clearly in your interesting comparison of the daily sunrise and midday temperature of De cember, in the Santa Rosa Valley, with those of 200 feet higher elevation. Of course ly day, as every one knows, the hill is much cooler ; it is at night only that the valley becomes the colder ; hence “a warmer belt of temperature,” is hardly a correct designation, for had your comparison extended into the sum mer mouths, it would have shown (there are exceptions, of course) that the mean annual temperature was greatest in the valley. Still your point holds good that the valleys are more liable to frost than the hills within a certain range of eleva tion. Probably the first clear demonstra tion of this fact resulted from the estab lishment of meteorological stations in Switzerland. There the great height of the mountains and the narrowness of the valleys showed their difference much more markedly, and to as great a height as 5000 feet. Santa Rosa Valley is so largo and wide in comparison to the height of its surrounding hills, that the difference is neither so marked, nor can it extend to so great a height. Probably in our smaller valleys, and the great Sacramento Valley near the foot of the higher Sierra, will be found many low-lying grounds subject to night frosts even late in the spring season. The main cause of this peculiarity in the distribution of low temperatures is to be found in the but slight heating effect of the sun’s rays on the atmosphere. The sun must first heat the soil, and the soil heats the air. Conversely the cooling of the air is also affected by the soil ; and hence the air nearest the soil is always the hottest wher the sun is shining, and the coldest when the sun is absent. For the same reason the surface air experiences the greatest changes of temperature. So it comes that the air of the valleys being hedged in by a surface of soil on every side, gets rapidly heated when the sun shines, whereas that of the hills has not only less surface for an equal quantity of air, but it is almost constantly in motion, and each new supply keeps down the temperature of the surface soil and air. The glaciers of the Sierra and the snow capped peaks of high mountains even in the tropics, bear witness to the fact that the direct rays of the sun have but little power to heat the atmosphere, for other wise the higher we ascended the warmer it woidd be. All solid bodies exceed air in the rapidity with which they receive and part with heat. This slowness to change its temperature is a valuable quality of air, and every gardener takes advantage of it when he covers his plants in frosty weather with old bagging, or any loose material that will confine the air about the plant. If the night is calm it is simply astonishing how slight a cover ing will protect a plant from a pretty severe frost. This protection, too, is almost as valuable in the forenoon when the frost is thawing out, for it prevents the sudden heating of the frozen plant, which is even more dangerous than its freezing. Few have any idea of the extreme changes of heat experienced by the sur face soil! When the maximum ther mometer in the air will r egister 70 or 80 degrees, one on the soil may reach 110 to 130 degrees. But even before the sun sets, and as its rays cease to heat the soil, the surface rapidly cools down, and after a calm, clear night it will be found, as a rule, from four to eight degrees colder at sunrise than the air four feet above it. How, as everyone knows, cold air is heavier than hot air, hence what forms in the valley remains there. But what of that on the hill ? As the air on the hill cools, it begins, like water, to seek its lowest level, and as the cooling process goes on, every watercourse, ditch and hollow becomes a channel down which the cold air flows just as if it was so much water. Consequently near the foot of the hill every little valley and depression of the surface becomes a little lake of the frosty fluid. Here it accumulates in pro portion to the stillness of the night and severity of the frost. At the same time the hill surface, as it loses its cool air, must get a now supply, and this, of course, can only come from above, where the air of the day, being out of the reach of any solid body to cool it, has lost only a portion of its heat. So by night the soil of the hills is constantly bathed with air of a comparatively mild temperature, whilst the valleys receive of cold far more than their share. Constitution in Sheep. {Journal of Agriculture,) A Cotswold sliccp or Southdown has constitution for laying on f!osh and early maturity under high treatment. Consti tution in a Merino sheep will admit of all these meanings of the term and still lack what we claim as the essential purposes a sheep is kept for. A sheep must produce a fleece and a carcass. 'I he two must be in harmony and unanimity. If it has constitution to grow more wool than car cass it will he a failure. If carcass and a light fleece it will be unprofitable to its owner. If for the pastoral regions to run in the natural way with the flock, it must be constitutionally fitted io tvave l , do ser vice, and secure a living on the range. If for the purposes of breeding on a flock in the hands of the average farmer or brooder, the broad back and well-sprung ribs are sought for. They are found to lie the bettor feeders and best to lay on flesh and grow large and heavy carcasses, and by some it is claimed heavy fleece. The claim is not as well sustained for fleeces as for oarcasses. A Spanish merino sheep that has it per fect constitution for the purposes for which a sheep is kept will have coustitu tion written all over it from top to bot tom. It will show it in every fibre of its fleece, in its bone, muscle, in its stand up and bright shapely appearance. In the merino the fineness of the fibie usually tells its constitutional vigor and stamina. The taxons were tender and feeble under some climatic influences and systems of treatment. So are some of the finer fibered families of the American merinos. The stronger fleeced families are the heaviest shearers and most rugged, robust, healthy, long lived of sheep. They with stand hardship, travel, had troafnciff un equalled by any sheep known as thorough bred. The Cotwolds, Leicosters, and Downs are constituted for an especial pur pose, and till it with perfect promptness and litness. In them the indices of vigor are as plain, as sure as in merinos. The idleness of fibre may be loss distinct in vital f rees than in the merino, but, doubtless, follow the .same rules one as the otter. When a breeder says he breeds for con stitution, he ought to say for what pur pose, so that we may know just what good thing he means. If he says to grow wool, we should like to know if they grow too much wool to be healthy and vigorous with good treatment. If they are vigor ous from fullness of constitutional vigor, we would like to know how much they would shear in 3C5 days—an almanac year, not a sheep shearing year for breed ers who would show big fleeces. One of the handsomest samples of wool we ever received came from a ram who had taken prizes at a Western fair. I showed the sample to a judge of wool, and told him where it came from. Ho said he saw the ram, and that he was no account to any man, for he had no constitution at all. That ho saw him at their last fair, and ho stood up all the time and slept, with his oars hanging down like a sick mule. In this case there was a constitution to grow handsome hmg fibred fleeces, and not get up enough to lie down to sleep. We have seen some vigorous, bouncing, pounding, thundering rams without fleeces; at least too little to use in a vigorous flock of ewes. These had vigor ous, physical constitutions, but not of a character to grow wool. There has to be a proper combination of vital forces to make up what is desira ble in constitutional endowment. I once asked my family physician what he would call constitution in an animal. lie said an animal’s constitution was in its belly. Ho said constitution meant stock with its capibilitics of digesting and assimilating food to the various wants and purposes of the animal. We think this true, but have seen a sheep with stomach vigor enough to insure health, large symmetrical carcass, but its skin so illy fitted for growing wool that for that purpose it might as well have been an imbecile scrub. Constitution is ;r tho culmination of a fostering system of treatment, and not as claimed by some who are ignorant of all laws of physical development, and think neglect and hard treatment hardens and toughens young animals. As if suffering and shivering could possibly aid in secur ing a perfectly full physical contour. Queer hygienic treatment for a feeble man or woman to put them out of doors in cold, stormy nights to toughen up. Under such a system the frailest ones die and the hardier ones survive, and the flock may appear more vigorous, but what a shame would come to a really intelligent man to think what a cruelty he had been guilty of in securing the dea h of bis feebly constituted animals. It’s as mean as turning the faithful, honest old horse into the road to find a living or die of hunger or thirst. w . The Price and Manufacture of Butter. fFrotn the Aberdeen Free Press. ] When Wight, of Ormiston, the Scotch Arthur, Young, visited Muiresk, on Deveronsido, about a century ago, ho noted the excellence of the dairy manage ment and the superior quality of the butter. The best proof of the former, ho remarks, was that the butter, even in the heat of summer, was sweet and firm. “ In general,” he writes, “I admire the quality and cleanness of the butler over all this country ; and yet the price is very low. They ought to salt the butter and send it to better markets.” The suggestion was acted upon, and north country butter long hold a first place in the home market, a place which it has since lost; and the fact was very explicitly dwelt upon at an agricultural meeting held some time ago at Turriff, in the very locality referred to by Mr Wight. The depreciation of value which the produce of the north has under gone represents a large sum annually, and it is worth inquiring whether it be pos sible to prevent it, and if so, how it is to be done. Butter has a natural price. Tbe same quantity of food that will produce a pound of beef, will produce half a pound of butter. It follows that the price of butter ought to be double that of meat. Butter, indeed, is not the sole product of the food which produces it. It is asso ciated with casein or cheesy matter, and the sugar of milk, which gives sweetness to whuy. But these are required to com pensate the extra care and labor which the dairy requires. Wo find, accordingly, that at different times and places the average price of butter is rather more than double the price of meat. Caird, for instance, in his recent book on “ The Landed Interest and the Supply of Food,” states the price of meat and butter iu Englond, at different dates, thus : 1770. 1850. 1878. Price of meat per lb. 3j-d Os sd. Os Od Price of butter per lb. 5d Is Od Is 8d Inglis, the well-known traveller, in his tour through Switzerland about fifty years ago. was careful to note the prices of pro visions at the different towns through which ho passed. The price of moat varied from 2ld to 3ld per lb., that of butter from 7d to Bd, falling only in a single case to 4ld. Wo have thus a simple test by which we can judge whether the price of butter is what it ought to be. if the price of butter be not about double that of beef there is something wrong. Now, in the north of Scotland, we may safely say that none of the butter fetches anything like this price, that, in fact, the pr.ee which the producer obtains for it ap proaches more closely to the price of meat th in to double that figure. In this part of Scotland the production of butter is not one of the chief ends, of agriculture, but our system of husbandry involves the keeping of a large number of milk-yielding animals, and it is, of course, desirable to turn their productive power to the beat possible account. The value of butter as an article of food depends on its flavor, and that, though differing naturally in different samples, is liable to still greater variation according to the amount of care which is bestowe I on its preparation, and particularly on the degree of cleanliness with which it is prepared. As long as only one price is paid lor butter, whatever may be its quality, as is usually the case in the country districts,' there. .«ld. be no hope that north country the place it once hold in ih|^p^ket. THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN 3 Saturday. October 4. 1579.] PbesidentGbant’s Book. —The Ameri can News Company are reported to have refused 260.000 dollars for their contract to publish “ Grant’s Travels Around the World.” Barnum’s Show. —Barmun’s great show now in Canada took 57 railway cars to bring it to St. John’s. There are 307 people, 202 horses and ponies, 78 wag gons, 11 elephants, and 6 camels con nected with the concern. Thr Nihilists. St. Petersburg ad vices announce that considerable excite ment has been caused by the Nihilist Committee addressing summonses to nu merous rich merchants to deposit large sums of money, under penalty of death, to recover the expenses of the revolution ary propaganda. Several merchants, fearing that these threats might be carried out, have paid over the amounts de manded. New Orleans has got rid of half a million of its debt by g r ing quitely into the market and buying up its bonds in small qunatitios at 25 cents on the dollar. Healthy. —No less than twenty pages of a late Victorian “Gazette” are filled with the names of selectors in arrear with their rents, under various sections of the Land Act. Lady Editors. —Two of the best journ alistic positions in New York City are filled by women, the editorship of a week ly and monthly publication ; each is said to receive £IOOO a year.

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“"There - Is good butter to be had, aiid it *ht to pay the producer and curer better a an inferior article ; but the dealer ■will not pay for it a price corresponding to its value, and when he gets it he mixes good and bad together, and brings down the former to the level of the latter. By bestowing proper care and attention on butter making and curing, the dealers and “ good wives” of Aberdeenshire alone might divide an additional £40.000 a year among them. To produce butter of good quality it is not necessary to have rich old pasture. Butter made in Suffolk on land little better than a sheep-walk, and not worth 10s per acre, fetches Is 6d per lb. in London, beating Danish and Normandy butter. Wight, in his account of the state of husbandry in Scotland a hundred years ago, states that the best butter he ever tasted was made at a roadside inn in Perthshire, where the cows had nothing to feed on but young heath and the short grass under it, and that the Marquis of Breadalbane preferred this butter to his own, though he had the best cows feeding on rich old pasture. It is the same with cheese. Mr Harding, a well-known Eng lish cheesemaker, who introduced the making of Cheddar cheese into Ayrshire, stated that whether it was made from old pasture, from forced Italian ryegrass, or from heather, the cheese was uniform . in texture, quality, and flavor; if there was any difference, he thought the best article was made from the heather. The highest priced butter in the world is made in the district of Isigny, in Normandy, in the north-west of France. It sells by auction in Paris during winter at 3s. ' per lb., wholesale, sometimes reaching 3s. sd. During the summer it falls to 2s. The care in the manufacture of this butter is something extraordinary, and much of the superiority of the quality is attributed to this : the hand never touches the butter, it is beaten up in cloths, the utensils are of marvellous cleanliness, and if a drop of milk or cream falls on the floor it is. immediately sluiced away. The cream is churned twice or three times a week in a barrel churn. While the churning is going on the chunier listens attentively so as to detect in an instant the slightest altera tions in the sound of the churning cream. As soon as any alteration is thought to bo detected, a spigot which closes a hole through the bulg»g part of the churn is withdrawn, and the matter adhering to it is carefully examined. . If this is still cream, the churning is continued, but if there are on the spigot particles of butter, no larger even than a pin’s head, the churning proper is finished. The butter milk is emptied out, the small particles of butter accompanying it being caught on a sieve and replaced in the churn, into which fresh spring water is also put until it is half full. Three or four turns are then given, and the mixture of water and buttermilk is again withdrawn as before. The process is repeated, often seven or eight times, until the water comes out of the chum as bright and clear as it went in. The butter is. thus thoroughly cleansed from the buttermilk, and con , soli dated into one mass. When removed from the churn by large wooden spoons, it no more working than is stracient to press out the clear water from its-interstices. Mr, Jenkins, the_ secre tary of the Royal Agricultural Society of England, to whom we are indebted for this description, states that a careful inquiry into the manner in which butter is made, in several districts of Normandy has convinced him that —other things being equal—the quality of the butter •depends upon the “■earlier or later period ai which the washing of the butter is eismunenced. ” This is so far recognised by some of the dairy farmers that they have their chums fitted with a glass win dow, to enable the eye to see and thus assist the ear to hear when the butter .begins first to be formed. MR. SPURGEON ON PRAYER FOR PINE WEATHER. Afc the Metropolitan Tabernacle on -- Sunday, July 13, Mr. C. H. Spurgeon, preaching from the text, Hosea v. 15, “I will go and return to my place till ■ they acknowledge their offence, and seek My face: in their affliction they will seek Me early,” refeiyed to what he designated our “ national troubles. ” He said : No one will deny that our country is passing through ar tune of great and grievous ad versity. We have been perplexed now for, many months and for some years with .the perpetual rumors of war. No man iknew when he went to bed at night but • -what the journal of the morning would iiuForm him that we had plunged into .■so ne great war with certain of the greater iPowera of Europe. Our policy has been surah,, whether wise or not, that we have heeauiKscatantly on the verge of imperill ing ourselves in long and serious conflicts, attd +.bi« of itself is a serious injury to 1 prosperity of any country, for trade aoel commence swim in the waters of peace, and when these waters are lashed with <ar when the breath of the rumor <af war .disturbs them, your trade - and coauaaerce are seriously injured. In .-addition ts> ifihis,' we have been engaged ;in two wars in which it was impossible ;for us to gaia ’honor,, .-since it was the : mighty going io war with the weak —in which the laurels ithat we gained, if there . '.had been any, would have been unworthy -,to put upon the brow of a, great nation. ißut disaster has followed axpon the heels «if disaster, and, what 5s often forgotten, ffhis JißSito be paid for, not only with the 'blood of our soldiers, but with the sinew ;and His muscle of our working men. 'That wliidk ought to have gone to the arts and to -Out progress of civilisation has been thrown like huge masses of flesh . into the mouth cf the lion to be devoured, amd shameful waste, I fear, may he fol lowed by shocking w&nt, unless God in Hiis mercy shall interpose. On the back of ail this war thas oqbk> depression in trade. You cannot enter anybody’s house Irnt what there is .complaining ; even the most .cheerful of men begin at ’ i . last to Ut'Jk. -very to wonder - whether they nhalll be able to ‘‘ provide '-. things honest' m the sight of all men. ” : , They labor and t&ey toil, but their care is ; little repaid. Sosse branches of industry) t seem to be utterly jwalysed, with little; ' prospect of being rewred, .and the land! itself, notwithstanding that it is not aoj . bad as some would make it, hath never-: ; theless eome under a clou I ojt ,ao unusually! , > dark and lowering character. And as if I , r tills wore not enough, the weather refuses ,;/'■! to assist the processes of husbandry. ' „ iPcobably the crop of hay that was needful t ” 'tfor the cattle has gone, and may scarcely be looked for, and now great peril is upo the com. In some places it has probably suffered little as yet, but a continuance of such weather must deprive us of the most precious fruits of the earth, and men are beginning to cry out about it, and there is a request that there should be prayers put up in all the churches, that God would be pleased to look upon the land and deliver us in this hour of trouble. In the first matter, that of war, we may, by God’s goodness, get out of that. It may be possible that better principles may come to the front, and we may no longer be the universal snarlers and growlers at every nation under heaven. But as to the other two matters, what can we do ! We are powerless to quicken trade, we are certainly powerless to stay the bottles of heaven. If God wills it, the clouds will “return after the rain,” and deluge will follow deluge till the farmer’s hope is swept away. Prayer is therefore asked, and by some it is asked as if it were quite certain that if prayers were put up the rain would cease and the weather would be changed. Ido not think it. I know of many reasons why it may be possible that prayers, and such prayers as they are likely to be, will not be heard ; but, instead thereof, the threatened judgment of God may come upon us. God is a prayer-hearing God, but not always doth He answer us just according to our mind. We must not put much confidence in prayers which will probably be sincere in the mouths of a tenth of the people—l wish I could hope as much as that—and that will by others be regarded as absolutely ridicu lous, and by many more as a mere matter of form •which it is proper to use, but in which no confidence whatever can be placed. Do not therefore say, if the rain should continue for a month to gether, that prayer was ordered by the Archbishop of Canterbury, and God did not hear it. No ; but see what kind of prayer it is, and how little connected it will be with confession, how little it will be genuine, and how little it will be true, and then you will not wonder if my text is true in our own case. What, then, is to be done 1 This is to be done ; all hope for a country lies in the true believers in the midst of it. Remember Sodom, and how it would have been spared had there been ten righteous found there. Let us, then, make confession of sin. As the high priest went before God bearing the sin of the people, so act you as a priest before God in your quiet, retired personal prayer, and there confess the sins of the nation. If it will not repent, repent for it; stand as a sort of consecrated sponsor before God, and let the sin lie on your heart till it break it, and you repent before the Most High. RETROSPECT. I sat alone with my conscience, In a place where time had ceased. And we talked of my former being In a land where the years increased. And I felt I should have to answer The question it put to me, And face the answer and question Throughout eternity. The ghosts of forgotten actions Came floating before my sight, And things that I thought were dead things Were alive with a terrible might. And the vision of all my past life , Was an awful thing to face— Alone with my conscience sitting In that solemnly silent place. And I thought of a far away warning, Of a sorrow that was to be mine, In a land that then was the future, But now was the present time. And I thought of my former thinking Of the judgment day to be— But sitting alone with my conscience Seemed judgment enough to me. And I wondered if there was a future : To this land beyond the grave ; But no one came to answer, No one came to save. Then I felt that the future was present, And the present would never go by ; For it was but the thought of my past life Grown into eternity. Then I awoke from my timely dreaming, And the vision faded away ; And I knew that the far away warning Was a warning of yesterday. And I pray that I may not forget it In this land before the grave, That I may not cry in the future, And no one come to save. Now I have learned a lesson, Which I ought to have known before, And which, though I learned it in dream -I’ll remember evermore. [ing So I sit alone with my conscience, In the place where the years increase, And I try to remember the future In the land where time shall cease. And I know of the future judgment, Then whensoe’er it be To sit alone with my conscience Will be judgment enough for me. —London Spectrtor. The Song of the Lark. (Sunday Magazine.) Above our heads, almost invisible, poises a lark, singing his “ profuse strains of unpremeditated art.” The tuneful speck is half a mile above us, yet every note and trill falls clear and sweetly on the ear. The little vocal cords within his throat, which constitute his lyre, are scarce a third of an inch in length ; yet their vibration fills the air with melody. On every side for half a mile his song is heard, and thus he fills a sphere of air a mile in diameter with music. Music, and indeed all sound, is the effect produced upon our ears by vibrations or tremors of a certain frequency. Hence every particle of air in the mile-wide sphere is pulsating in unison with the lark’s small vocal cox'ds. A cubic foot of air at this time of the year weighs about 400 grains, and the number of cubic feet which are taking up the song amount to tens of thousands of millions. Ho\v is this stupendous result brought about by such apparently inadequate means I The answer is simple. When the vooal cords in the throat of tho lark ■are set vibrating like harp-strings, the of air in contact therewith are violently driven forward, and by their (elasticity spring back again to their ori j ginal position. During their forward motion they impinge upon the particles of air in front of them, which are in conse quence similarly driven forward, and in like manner recover themselves by virtue of their elasticity. This is con tinued, each particle driving its neighbour forward and then returning to its former station. It thus appears that while every particle of air swings to and fro over a very small space, the pulsation or vibra tion is carried onwards and outwards in every direction. Finally, the throbbing particles reach our ears, and impinging upon a beautiful apparatus therein, yield up their motion, which is carried on to the brain, where it produces the sensation of sound. CHARLES DICKENS’ CREED. Dickens preached —not in church, not from a pulpit, but a gospel whic » the people understood—the gospel of kind ness, sympathy—in a word humanity. His creed may be found in the following beautiful extracts on the subjects of death : Tale of Two Cities, Book 2, Chap. 21 “Even when golden hair lay in a halo on the pillow, round the worn face of a little boy, he said with a radiant smile, ‘ Dear papa and mamma, I am very sorry to leave you both and to leave my pretty sister, but I am called away and I must go. ’ Thus the rustling of an angel’s wings got blended with the other echoes, and had in them the breath of heaven. ” Ibid, Book 2, Chap. 14. “ There is no time there, and no trouble there. The spare hand does not tremble ; nothing worse than a sweet, bright con stancy is in her face. She goes next be fore him —is gone.” Nicholas Nickleby, Chap. 58. “ The dying boy made answer ‘ I shall soon bo there.’ He spoke of beautiful gardens that stretched out before him, and were filled with figures of many men, and many children, all with light upon their faces ; then whispered that it was Eden, and so died.” Bleak House, Chap. 47' “It’s turned very dark, sir ; is there any light a-coming ? The cart is shaken all to pieces, and the rugged road is very near to its end. I’m a-gropiu’—a gropin’ —let me catch hold of your hand. Hallowed be thy name. ‘ Dead ! my lords and gentlemen. Dead! men and women bom with heavenly compassion in your hearts. And dying thus around us every day !’ ” Ibid, Chap. 65, “He slowly laid his face down on her bosom, drew his arm closer round her neck, and with one parting sob began the world. Not this world. Oh, not this ! The world that sets this right.” David Copperjield, Chap. 9. “ ‘lf this is sleep, sit by me while I sleep ; turn me to you, for your face is going far off, and I want it to be near.’ And she died like a child that had gone to sleep. ’ ” Ibid, Chap. 30. “Time and the world were slipping from beneath him. He’s .going out with the tide. * * * And it being low water, he went out with the tide.” Ibid, Chap. 53, “ ‘ Don’t cry ; is my chair there, in its old place j * * * * That face so full of pity and of grief that would appeal to me, that solemn hand, upraised towards heaven ! It is over. ” Martin Chuzzlezoit, Chap. 19- “ One new mould was there, which had not been there last night. Time, burrow ing like a mole below the ground, had marked his track by throwing up another heap of earth.” Old Curiosity Shop, Chap. 71. “ She was dead. No sleep so beautiful and calm, so free from trace of pain, so fair to look upon. She seemed a creature fresh from the hand of God, and waiting for the breath of life, not one who had lived and suffered death. She was pasi all help or need of it. We will not wake her. ” Hard Times, Chap. 9. “ The hand soon stopped in the midst of them ; the light that had always been feeble and dim behind the weak trans parency, went out.” Dombey and Son, Vol. I, Chap. I. “ For a moment the closed eyelids trembled ; and the faintest shadow of a smile was seen. Thus clinging to that slight spar within her arms, the mother drifted out upon the dark and unknown sea that rolls around the world. ” Ibid, Chap 17. “It’s very near the sea, I hear the waves! The light about the head is shining on me as I go !’ The old, old fashion that came in with our first gar ments, and will last unchanged until our race has run its course, and the wide firmament is rolled up like a scroll. Oh ! thank God for that old fashion yet of immortality ! And look upon us, angels of your children, when the swift river bears us to the ocean. ” Ibid, Chap. 34. “ In this round world of so many circles within circles, do we make a weary jour ney from the high grade to the low to find at last that they lie close together, that the two extremes touch, and that our journey's end is but our starting place ! Cricket on the Hearth, Chap. 2. “ A cricket sings upon the hearth ; a broken child’s toy lies upon tho ground, and nothing else x-emains. ” PARLIAMENT. HOUSE or REPRESENTATIVES. Wednesday, October 1. Tho No-Confidenco Motion. Mr. Dick said the new members bad been cautioned that if certain measures were passed they would have to go back to their constituents, and if they did not support the Ministry they would he re jected. He was, however, afraid he would have to run the risk of this serious wreck of his political hopes. He was not well up in Native affairs, it was true, still he ventured to form an opinion upon them of his own. He did not think the Premier and his colleagues in hanging on the Natives to get an interview with the King Natives followed a dignified course. Their better course would have been to have stood aloof from the Natives and allowed them to make the first advance. To give the Natives to understand that they had only to make a disturbance, and then that money would be spent on them and humble overtures made, was calculated to give the Native mind a false estimate of the true state of affairs. A nobler course would have been to have taken prompt action and apprehended Te Whiti himself, and kept him in custody, instead of apprehending the men who were merely acting under his orders. The Premier gave himself out as a great authority and a man of in fluence amongst the Natives. When at the Cape, and on Iris own representation, he was re-appointed Governor of New Zealand. As Governor he may have done some good, but as Prime Minister bis conduct had been marked by a want of decision. They had been told in glowing terms that his name would go down to posterity. Had he never taken the posi tion lie now occupies, he (Mr. Dick) be lieved his name would have a better chance of reaching posterity favorably than it was now likely to do. He had made great promises and propositions, hut he had failed in carrying out these. He pro mised to reduce the expenditure by £IOO,OOO, but what did they find. There had been no reduction ; on the contrary, they found that although tho former Government, may have chastised them with whips, this Government had chastised them with a scorpion. The speaker traced the movements of the Premier in the Government stump, and expressed his regret that lie stated that ho would do the same thing again. He trusted that the House would prevent him from doing so. He next referred to tho Cabinet dissen sions, and spoke of the Luckie appoint ment as degrading to the country. He denied that the present was a covert attack upon tho Liberal measures demanded by tho country. He deplored the abolition of the Provinces, but having been given effect to, their wisest course was to build up the system which took its place, and work out the details taken in hand by the Provincial Councils. It was unfair to place members in the position in which they were placed. In consequence of the Public Works policy being vested in this House, it exposed them to danger of deal ing unfairly with the Public Works ad ministration of the country. Mr. Ireland said ho thoroughly agreed in the policy embodied in the Governor’s speech, and* would be prepared to support the Government in its endeavors to carry the same into effect. At 11.40 p.m. the debate was adjourned till Thurday, on the motion of Mr. Fisher. Thursday, October 2. The House met at 2.30. PROVISION FOR FIRE ESCAPE, Mr. Seymour asked the Government to take such stops as may be necessary to compel hotel and lodging-house keepers to provide and maintain facilities for escape from upper rooms in case of fire. The Premier said that the matter would be considered, and also to what extent the Act should be made to apply, and whether to private houses as well as public-houses. GOODS SHED AT DKOMORB. Mr. Wright asked whether any instruc tions have been given for the erection of a goods shed at Dromorc in time for the next grain season. The Hon. J. Macandrew said that in quiries had been made, the result being that the Government did not think fur ther accommodation was required under the circumstances. BRIBERY BILL. In reply to Mr. Saundoi’s, The Premier said Government had prepared a Bribery Bill and it would be introduced at the earliest possible oppor tunity. AN UNBLUSHING FALSEHOOD. The Hon. J. Hall rose to make an ex planation. In the “ Now Zealander ”of that morning, a letter was published, signed J. C. Brown, which set forth that the Hall-Vogel Government of 1872 had promised him (Mr. Brown) anything lie might name for his vote at the time when the want-of-confidence motion was pend ing. The members of the Government at that time were the late Sir D. M ‘ Lean, Messrs Fox, Vogel, Ormond, Gisborne, and Reeves. He (Mr. Hall) had com municated with Mr. Ormond on the sub ject, and the testimony of Mr. Reeves would be available if required. Mr. Ormond’s recollections quite concurred with his own, and he (Mr. Hall) would ask the House to believe that the state ment so made by Mr. Brown was abso lutely nothing more nor less than an unblushing and unmitigated falsehood, Mr. Brown’s name on that occasion never having been mentioned in the Cabinet, and it would he the very last name the Cabinet would have thought of mention ing. Another statement in the letter about the Luna being sent to bring votes from Otago was also an untrruth. The Luna went down with the San Francisco mail. Mr. Brown complained of the language made use of by the leader of the Oppo sition, “absolute unblushing falsehood.” He would challenge the leader of the Opposition, whom he dubbed a “Johnny All-sorts,” to get a Select Committee appointed to enquire into the truth or otherwise of the statements which ap peared in the newspapers. On the Speaker’s ruling, Mr. Brown withdrew the term “ Johnny All-sorts.” In response to an appeal made by Mr. Hall to Mr. Gisborne, that gentleman said that he was a member of the Govern ment referred to, and no such proposal had ever been made to Mr. Brown so far as he knew'J Had it been made, he (Mr. Gisborne) would never have re mained a number of a G tvorninont, capable of such conduct. Mr. Brown said ho acquitted Mr. Hall and Mr. Gisborne of all responsibility for the proposal, nevertheless it had been made, anil if allowed an opportunity he would prove it to be true before a Select Committee. The Hon. J. Hall challenged Mr. Brown to name the party hy whom the offer had been made. Mr. Brown replied that if a Select Committee were appointed, he would be prepared to establish both that and other facts of a similar import. Tho Hon. J. T. Fisher led off the No confidence Debate. He accused the Oppo sition of never doing anything that could be called liberal until forced by the voice of the country; and the new Opposition leader had never done a liberal act all the time he had resided in the colony. The class of men who desired to see a change of Government were those who wished to see labourers’ wages reduced. Mr. Murray did not see on what grounds the Governor granted a dissolution, as, in the absence of a re-distribution of seats, there was no plea for it. Mr. Barron was not a party man, and would vote so that a good Opposition would not be transformed into a bad Go vernment. Mr. Masters had made up his mind to support the Opposition. The House adjourned at 5.30. On resuming, DEFICIENCY BILE. A Deficiency Bill for £IBO,OOO, rendoro. necessary by an informality in a Bil already passed, was introduced by Govern ment, and passed without question. The No-Confidence Dehate was then resumed by Mr. Seddon, who claimed that the voice of the country had declared in favor of the Government. He said Mr. Masters had been returned to support the Government, and had be trayed his constituents. Mr. Whitaker would vote with the Opposition. Pie supposed from Mr. Sed don’s speech that that gentleman desired a West Coast block vote to be handed over to the Government in return for a million of money being spent on the Grey Valley Railway. He twitted Govern ment with ignoring the incidence of taxa tion in their programme, and said that though no financial statement had yet been produced, it was known a consider able deficit existed, but Ministers had been silent regarding how it was to be met. Pie also complained that no indica tion had been given as to what was pro posed to be done towards the improve ment of local self-government. It was, as it stood, notoriously defective, and yet not a word was said on the subject. He complained that in the matter of railway construction the Premier had shown great partiality towards the Thames district, which he lately represented, to the neg lect of the adjoining districts, more especially the district he (Mr Whitaker) represented. Ha accused the Premier of unduly favoring the Thames municipality with reserves. Sir George’s Liberalism was only a repetition of the works of Carlyle, and the Premier had no more right to palm them off as his own original ideas than he had. Sir George was not alone in the House the representative of Liberalism ; the great principles would become law whether Sir George was in Kawau or in his long home. Major Te Wheoro having spoken, Mr De Latour addressed the House. Serious charges had been made against the Government. The Ministry ought to comprise the ablest men of the colony, independent of the part from which they came, but he would be suspicious of a purely Canterbury Ministry. He ques tioned the Liberalism of the Opposition and its leader. The House adjourned at 12.30. LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL. Friday, October 3. PROTECTION, In the Legislative Council to-day, after the transaction of routine business. The Hon Mr Chamberlain asked if the Government intended to introduce any measure for the protection of local in dustries. He said a protective policy was necessary to the prosperity of the country. (No, no.) The Hon Colonel Whitmore said the Government intended to refer the whole subject to a Select Committee. PUBLIC TRUSTEE. The Hon. Mr Holmes moved for a return from the Public Trust Office, under the Public Trustee Act. He expressed his belief that had there been a public trustee in England, as there was here, the ruin of many persons by the failure of the Glasgow Bank would not have been caused. The Hon Mr Woterhouse said the ap pointment of a public trustee was outside the business of Government. Had there been a public trustee iu England, Govern ment would have been responsible for the whole of the losses of the Glasgow Bank. The motion was carried. DECEASED INTESTATES BILL. The Deceased Intestates Bill (Hon Mr Wilson) was read a first time, and the second reading ordered for Tuesday. MISCELLANEOUS. A Native Affairs Committee of eight members was appointed. On the motion of Captain Fraser, the selection was made by ballot. The second reading of the Habitual Drunkards Bill was postponed till Tues day, the Council being disinclined to take general business till the political crisis is settled. The Council adjourned at 4 p.m. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. The House met at 2.30. MU. J. C. brown’s QUARREL WITH THE HON. JOHN HALL. Mr. J. C. Brown applied to be allowed te ask a question without notice. It was, that the Postmaster-General be requested to state whether the Luna, on 31st Aug., loft Wellington with a mail on hoard, contrary to what was stated by the Hon. Mr. Hall. Mr. Hall said that he had never stated any date as to when the Luna left Wel lington with a mail. Eventually the latter part o" the ques tion was struck out and the question as amended was put. Mr. Fisher said the information asked for would be obtained. WASTE I. AX IKS BOARDS. Mr. Hutchison asked Government j whether it is their intention, in connection j with their proposed land legislation, to I introduce a measure of reform in the Waste Land Boards of the Colony ; and if so, will the Minister of Lands indicate the direction in which such reform will sh ow itself. Mr. Brown said that on the second reading of the Land Bill, now before the House, he would state the views of the Government on the point. THE GOVERNMENT STEAMERS. Mr. Hutchison asked Goverment if they will be prepared to call for tenders for the repairs of the Government steamers as they did for other public works and re pairs. The Premier agreed with the general tenor of the question, but they were not always able to get these repairs done by tender. PRISON LABOR. Mr. Stevens asked whether there is any foundation for statements made that a number of men have been dismissed from the r employment on the ballast train on the Canterbury section of the New Zea land railways, and that prison labor has since been employed on that duty. Mr. Macandrew replied that having no works for the prison gang they were em ployed in the work indicated. CUSTOMS REVENUE RETURNS. Mr McLean asked the Premier if lie would lay before this House a statement showing receipts from Customs revenue for the quarter ending 30th September, 1879 ; also receipts from land revenue for the same period. APPOINTMENTS SINCE PROROGATION. Mr Bowen asked if the Premier would lay before this House a return of all per sons appointed since the prorogation of the late Parliament, to any paid office or position of emolument under Government, stating in each case the nature of the office, whether temporary or permanent, and the emolument attached to it. SIB J. VOGEL. Mr Murray asked if Sir J. Vogel ap plied to the Government for leave to stand for the representation of an English con stituency in the House of Commons. If so, was such permission refused, and why ? The Premier said that the Agent- General had made no such application, and the opinion of the Government was that lie should not stand as representative for an English or any other constituency. EMPLOYEES ON GOVERNMENT RAILWAYS. Mr Andrews asked if all the em ployees on Government Railways were treated in a uniform manner as regards hours of work and rates of pay ; if a uni form working day exists of eight hours ; if any exception exists, to whom does it apply ; if a uniform rate of pay exists for similar services given ; if there is any fixed rate for the payment of overtime, and if so what that rule is, and is it ob served in all cases. Mr Macandrew, in reply, laid on the table a copy of the regulations under which railway' employees were engaged. THE JURY LAWS. Mr Hutchison asked if the Government intended to introduce a further reform in the jury laws, more especially (1) by the abolition of the Grand Jury system, (2) by an improvement of the coroners’ inquest by jury, and (3) by an increase of the pay ment to common jurors. The Premier said the whole of the ques tion was under consideration by the Go vernment. WARDEN. Mr Seddon asked if it is the in tention of the Government to open a Warden’s office and appoint a Warden for the Wairarapa district. Mr Gisborne replied that so soon as the land was proclaimed an arrangement would bo made for receiving applications for mining purposes. FIRST READINGS. The following Bills were introduced and read a first time :—For the Abolition of Imprisonment for Debt (Mr. Hutchison) ; the Debtors and Creditors Act 1876 Amendment (Mr Sheehan). The No-Confidence Debate. Mr. Bowen resumed the debate on the No-Confidence amendment. He said the grossest misrepresentation had been made against the Canterbury Members in con nection with the Land laws. Statistics would show that there were more of the yeoman class settled on the lands by virtue of these laws than in any other place. For the objectionable part of the Canterbury land laws he said the Premier was alone responsible. When Governor of the colony, ho had, in defiance of the prayer of the people, given effect to legis lation which actually gave away their lands to the large monopolists. What he did was in defiance of the machinery of the Supreme Court. To those who were acquainted with all the facta of the case, it was perfectly amazing to see the Pre mier trying to shift his responsibility for these proceedings on to the shoulders of others. What disgusted Members on that side of the Mouse was the abso lute imposture there was in the cry set up by the Government of its Liberal! interests. A good number of extracts had been made from Mr. Hall’s speeches in the Legislative Council. Now, what were the facts of the case. These very speeches were in reality the answers made to questions put by the present Colonial Secretary. The fact was that there were no fixed parties in a new country like ours. It was simply absurd. Parties were from time to time created as occasion arose. Any of the acts of the Government done in defiance of Parliament would in another country have been sufficient to unseat the Govern ment. Their conduct in connection with Mr Larnaeli was quoted as a case in point. In Parliament it was stated that Mr Larnach went home at his own ex pense, and now it turned out that he had been paid some thousands of pounds. Mr Bowen instanced the Triennial Parlia ments Bill, and stated that it had draw backs which had not been fully con sidered. It would do away with an appeal to the country on the occasion of some sudden emergency. In a case of that kind it would be deemed more advisable to allow it to run out. It was not, how ever, a question which divided both sid s of the House. It only divided individual members. He hoped that those Bills which had been kept dangling before the! country would now be allowed to p.tss,' and that the Legislature would settle down to the business of the country, and' not have men going about idle asking them for bread and getting nothing better |, tlian a stone. He then alluded to the Land Bill, and stated that the objection of his side of the House as to the defects of the Bills have now been fully sus tained. He felt convinced that this country would be satisfied with nothing short of a more equitable distribution of taxation than was provided for. In con- . eluding he stated that his side of the House hoped to sea true Liberalism, end not the word made use of for mere clap-trap purposes. Mr. Tainui remarked upon the fact of the leader of the Opposition having left the Upper House and come into this one. He did not know all the time the hon. gentleman had been in the Government that he had ever passed any laws for the good of the Maoris. He thought that Sir W. Fox ought to have been leader of the Opposition, and ho felt convinced that he would have been able to form a Go vernment. He would ask that any laws passed might be made similar to those passed for the European. He believed the Premier, if left alone, would be able to remedy some of the evils endured by the Native race. The natives of the Mid dle Island thought that nothing had been done for their special benefit, but they thought that legislation was now pro gressing in that direction. Mr Tawhia said that the leader of the Opposition was a member of a Govem who embarked the colony in a Maori war, and it was not fair for them to blame the Government now in office. He had come to the House as a friend of Sir George Grey and Mr Sheehan, and he would, carry out what he was sent to do. » t Mr Tomoana said he came there about the native grievances. He came to ■ sup port those who were doing well for the Maori. Not one promise made affecting the Natives throughout the islands/ had been fulfilled. He did not think the Native Minister had administered affairs satisfactorily. Personally, he was not op posed to the Native Minister, nor yet to the Premier, but ho considered they had misrepresented the Native affairs. He could not support the Ministry in the pre sent crisis. Mr. Sheehan said he would not have ’ spoken at all but for the fact that there : were so many new members by whom i his silence might be misconstrued. He thought they would be glad to have heard the Maori member who had just sat down. It appeared from the remarks made by ’ one of these members, that the leader of ! the Opposition had intended the .Maoris. The member had said that Mr. Hall was a new member, and that he believed all he had said to him would be carried out. That was the way in which support was gained. Whatever was asked was promised. > They had been told that the Premier was ; the first man to make war in "New Zealand, : whereas the fact was the war was ingehe ' ral swing when the Premier came here. 1 Some of the promises made by the leader r of the Opposition to the Maori members i were perfectly absurd. The same ques ■ tions had been put to him (Mr. Sheehan) and he replied, it can’t be done ih'the ! present state of Maori affairs, it is quite impossible. Ho could come to no Qther conclusion than that Mr. Hall for party pur poses had made promises he never would . nor yet intended to fulfil. He would ask i them to consider for a moment the poai i tion of the case. They claimed to be the ■ superior race ; they had introduced Christianity amongst the natives, and yet for party purposes, to gain these benches, they misled the Maori and made .pro mises to him they never intended to fulfil. He would say that the members on; the Government side of the House were Well satisfied with the change which had taken place in the leader of the Opposition. : ' ! He , thought they would all agree that in-Mr • Hall they had an improvement on what they had last session. He referred to the fact that they had gone to the country [ with a majority of 14 against them. They ■ have found that they had come back with a good firm majority in their favor. Ho further alluded to the absence of certain leaders—Sir W. Fox, Mr Whitaker, bto., ■ and argued that these facta alone showed that the Opposition had not the syinpathy of the country with them; He had to complain of the course taken by the Opposition as being, if not unconstitu tional, at all events unparliamentary and unfair. They moved a vote of want of confidence before the Government were allowed to bring down their measures. Now that was most un fair to the new members. Old mem bers knew from past experience, and all the information that conld be got from Parliamentary papers and records of -the House what took these new ones at a disadvantage. They had to take for granted that whatever they were told was true, and were not allowed an opportunity to investigate the truth or otherwise for themselves. He then went on to say that it was a well known fact that many would be disposed to support the Government, but the excuse they made for their defec tion, was, to use their own words, because they could not stand Sir George Grey. He would defy anyone to point out a valid reason why the Premier should be thus denounced. His (Mr. Sheehan’s) private character had been attacked last session. iHe would say nothing about that, but when he found his private character agaia assailed outside the House during the lato elections, ho thought he had a right to complain. The constituency had very properly rejected the candidature of hfs maligners, and he hoped constituencies would always make an example of such cowardly conduct in a similar way. The Member’s speech was interrupted by the 5.30 adjournment. The House resumed at 7.30. Mr. Sheehan resumed the debate. He proceeded to rebut a statement by Mr. Hall that discontent with the Government existed all over the colony. He assumed that special reference was made to the feeling in the North Island. The fact that the Maoris of the Thames refused to give up the offenders was no reason to believe that they were opposed to Government. On the contrary, the tx-ibe there had done its best to maintain the law, but their blood was thicker than water, and it was on that principle they refused to give up those offenders. They had been com plained against about the Luckie transac tion, but what were the facts ? The Oppo sition in their power were in the habit of imporfing civil servants from the Home country whenever an opportunity occurred. In appointing Mr. Luckie Government appointed one who had been a very old colonist. In regard to the lunatic asylum accommodation complained of by the Opposition, to make it complete would require a million of money. They had not the funds at their disposal, and all they could do was to make such improvements THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN f Saturdav, October 4, 1H79. 4 Dosing a Bailiff. — A lively story comes from Gisborne. E. ff. Ward, jun., solici tor, 0. W. Flexman, J.P., and four other persons have been committed for trial at the Supreme Court for riotously taking possession of premises on Sunday week and assaulting William Cappell. Cappell was the bailitf in possession under a writ for £369, and on Sunday morning Flexman invited him to take a glass of whisky, which he did, and was soon seized with violent pains. While Cappell was away, Flexman nailed up the house and shut him out. Cappell then brought up two men to try to effect an entrance but Ward came over with men to the number of nine in twos and throes at intervals. One of Cappell’s men was struck with a stick, and he himself was pushed down, and the whole of them were ejected by force from the ground. Cappell accuses Flexman of hav ing drugged him.

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ks tney could from time to time.. . With regfruf jo the Hinemoa ha could sity that no one knew the steamer less than himself. jUjout using the telegraph for election he could show that any tele grams he had despatched on such business were paid for, and’he believed his c •]- leagues followed the same course. That state of things was not;theicasp Mffien.tiie Opposition was in office. The Opposition were not the representatives of those who desired liberal measure?,.,, The attempt last session to remove' fjr6vernniei.it had failed; and ,he would assure the House that they would be ho party" to’a coalition Government. If defeated they would go out, and bide their time. They would be prepared to stand or fall by, their party. They would simply take their defeat. The Opposition might win the day by a ▼ote or two; if so, they would find that t heir trouble would then only 'begin. They were prepared, on their side of the House, to go to a vote at once, and would advise those on his side _ not to speak any more. Dr. Wallis—No! (He was received by the House with cries of “ Divide.) Those cries confirmed him in his determination to address the House. He charged the Opposition with perpetrating a catch to get at the new out the Liberal measures they were sent to cany out, a dissolution would have to take place at the end of this Session. The Opposition were attempting to defeat that purpose; If the amendment was carried, he predicted that not one of the mea sures put forward in the speech would be passed ji pn;the contrary, the legisla tion of the Colony would revert again to the old slow groove in which they had so long run. The question was then put—That the amendment stand part of the question, when there voted for the Ayes 43, and for the Noes 41. The following are the division lists AYES. Adams Atkinson Bain Beetham Bowen Bryce Dick Driver Fulton Gibbs Hall Hurst Johnstbh Kelly Kenny Levin Mason Masters M'Caughan ■ Mljpaaji.f.i: ; r ' Moorhouse Murray Ormond Pitt v, :- Pyke Richmond Eolleston BiBiilll*'! Saunders Seymour Stevens Stewart Studholme Sutton '‘fpkomoana Trimble Wakefield Whitaker Whyte Willis Wright 1 - -Nobs. Allan Andrews Ballance Barron Bunny Balfour Colbeck j v;-;. v 'Finn Fisher, J. B. (Bullet) Fisher, J. T. (Heathcote) George I iT Gisborne Grey Hamlin Harm k. ' Hislop Hurst, W. J. Hutchison Ireland Loudon Macandrew MacDonald Montgomery Moss Beeves Beid Seddon Shanks Sheehan; { v r Shepherd *' - . Shrimski Speight Swanson ‘ Tainvii Tawhia Te -Where , ; ■ * Thonrtoir Tole Turnbull Wallis . v Wood ! PATE : Aye, Brandon. No, J. C. Bowen. Mr. Hall xpored— ‘ ‘ That Messrs Trim ble, '■ Atfelnkbn, Pitt, and the mover be elected to prepare the address as adopted. The motion was put and carried. The address, „ as- amended, was then read and adopted." ' ‘ On the motion of the Premier it was resolved to go into Committee of Ways and Means next sitting day. THE - DUN A. Replying to a question put by Mr J. O, Brown, — Mr. J. T. Fisher said the Government steamer Luna did not on the 31st August, 1872, take away a maTTTrom Wellington, but that she brought back a mail from - Port Chalmers on the 2nd September following! , ADJOURNMENT. - The Premier said that as the House had affirmed the amendment that the Govern ment as constituted does not possess the . he would move' ’■ that phi) adjbum tuLTuesday. This being earned, the House adjourned till Tuesday TELEGRAPHIC. LAST NIGHT’S CABLEGRAMS. (Reuter's Telegram.} London, Sept. 29. Three per cent. Consols, 97 \. P v London, Oct. 1. * A dividend of 3s 4d has been declared in favor of the depositors of the Glasgow Bank. An agrarian outrage has taken place in Ireland. The agent of the Marquis of Sligo was attacked at Castlebar. One assailant was shot. The Directors of the Glasgow Bank have been released. Calcutta, Oct. 1. General Roberts advances on Cabool to-day or to-morrow. Constantinople, Oct. 1. Gordon Pasha has announced his inten tion of resigning, for the purpose of taking part in the war in India. Ottawa, Oct. 1. Princess Louise is about to visit Eng land for the benefit of her health. (Age Special.) London, Oct. 2. The tenant right agitation of the Home Rulers is extending to Ireland. Speeches of an ‘ extreme character are being made against the existing land tenure. The landlords are defiant, disregarding threats of violence. The Government, following the opinion generally expressed in England, and also in the settled districts of Ireland, are concerting vigorous and repressive measures. At a great meeting held at Dublin resolutions condemnatory of the land system were adopted, and the Go vernment called upon to effect a radical reform. Mr John Bright and Sir Stafford Northcote declined an invitation to attend, and their refusals are believed to indicate unwillingness to identify themselves with the movement. The British ironclad Achilles, which collided with a vessel off Alexandria, is seriously damaged. The revenue shows a decrease of over half a million. LAST NIGHT’S TELEGRAMS, Auckland, Oct. 3. A man named Michael Macdonald ha been accidentally drowned at Te Kopua North Wairoa. Waikato coal is increasing in demand, and the Union Shipping Company is using it largely for their steamers. At the meeting of the Waste Lands Board, the Chairman was empowered to communicate with Government, express ing the Board’s desire that inducements should be offered to English farmers to settle here. Fbatheeston, October 3. A firo broke out at Faber’s Victoria Hotel last night. The hotel was burnt to the ground. Faber was absent at Grey town, but the reflection was visible there, and he made all haste to return. The fire originated by a heated stove pipe, and had taken firm hold before it was disco vered. All the furniture was saved by the active help of willing hands. The Bank of Australasia, adjoining, was com pletely gutted, but everything was saved from it, including a large safe, which was got out through a hole cut in the wall. Several buildings adjoining also narrowly escaped. Faber’s hotel was insured for £7OO. A meeting has been called for the purpose of forming a fire brigade. BRITISH & FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE. (Reuter's Telegrams. ) London, September 29. The Prince of Wales is at Copenhagen. A boat race on the Thames, between Higgins and Boyd, was won by Boyd easily. There is an agitation amongst the farmers in Ireland for a reduction of rents. Mr. Parnell is advocating non-payment in case the landlords refuse. Adelaide wheat, per 496H)5, ex ware house, 55s ; Adelaide flour, per 280!bs, ex warehouse, 40s. The total quantity of wheat afloat for Great Britain is 1,580,000 quarters, Best Australian tallow—beef, 32s 6d ; mutton, 35s sd. Oct. 1. The revenue returns for the September quarter amount to £22,000,000, showing a decrease of £IOO,OOO compared with last year. Bombay, Oct. On Sept. 17 the Khyber column com menced the advance on Dakha, which they re-occupied unopposed. Cholera is prevalent among the troops at Kyber Pass. General Roberts was attacked by Ghilzais and Mongols on the road to Kushi. „ St. Petersburg, Oct. 1. The Russian Government deny the defeat, and claim to have routed the Turkomans with the loss of several thou sands, the number of Russians killed and wounded being only 435. Constantinople, Sept. 29. The Turkish Government have stopped the return of refugees from Roumelia, in consequence of conflicts. Paris, Sept. 29. The birthday of the Count do Chambord was celebrated by universal festivities and numerous banquets, at which addresses .were read of devotion to the King and pre ’dicting the speedy overthrow of the Republic. (Argus Sferial. ) London, Sept. 29. The “Standard’s” Berlin telegrams state that the Russian Commander has been ordered to relinquish the advance on Merv and take a direct route to Herat. AUSTRALIAN. (Reuter's 7'elegfams.) Melbourne, Ocb. 2. •In the Legislative Assembly last night the lion. Peter Lalor, Commissioner of Trade and Customs, introduced a series of additional duties. Arrived —.Arawata, from Bluff. Sydney, Oct. 2. The Intcrcoloyral Trades Union Confer ance meets on Monday. Obituary—Mr Nicholas Bayloy, shcop breeder, Mudgoe. Adelaide, Oct. 2. Wheat, 5s Cd per bushel; flour, £l2 10s per ton. Albany, Oct. 2. The P. and 0. steamer Siam has arri ved. Passenger for Lyttelton—Mr G. Lloyd. (Special. ) Sydney, Oct. 2. It is rumored that Mr Thurston, the Colonial Secretary of Fiji, has been ap pointed Commissioner of Polynesia vice Sir Arthur Gordon, whose future resi dence will be in Sydney. The Victorian Land Commission recom mend that on the termination of the leases in January the Government should subdivide the land into blocks of from one to ten thousand acres, and grant leases for ten years at the former rate, with a com pensation for improvement clause. (Special to the Association.) Melbourne, Oct. 2. Betting on the" Melbourne Cup—Sccun dus 100 to 15, Sweatmeat 100 to 8, Wan dering Jew 100 to 5. Nellie, Falmouth, and South Hamilton are the favorites for the Derby. Flour is firmer at £l2 10s. INTERPROVINCIAL. Auckland, Oct. 2. A meeting of persons interested in re lieving the present state of the labor market has been held. A Working Men’s Society has been formed to promote the interests of the laboring classes. Mr. Stork, the defeated candidate for City West, has been elected president. Apropos of the unemployed agitation, Messrs. Hamilton, contractors, are offer ing 8s per day, and cannot get men. Auckland, Oct. 2. A Maori troupe is going to the Sydney Exhibition. It will consist of 20 males and 10 females. They will give a per formance in Auckland prior to leaving. Eighteen persons are awaiting trial at the Supreme Court session on Monday, principally for larceny, inflicting bodily harm, forgery, and rape. Grahamstown, Oct. 2. Mr Bagnall, of the saw mills near the route of communication between the Natives of Piako and those of the pah being constructed, applied to-day to the Major commanding the district for arms, for the protection and enrolment of their employees, as a contingent of the Thames Scottish Rifles. A special to the “ Star” says that the are -beginning to fear that the action of the Government bodes some thing serious for the tribe, probably in the direction of the confiscation of their land. They have endeavored to entice some members of the police to a settle ment on various pretexts, but the con stables were not to be had. It is stated they wish to get Europeans as hostages, and then surrender the aggressors. Information has been received that Sir George Grey cannot legally resign the Thames seat until 30 days after the open ing of Parliament. New Plymouth, Oct. 2. The Armed Constabulary wereall called in barracks last night, and a large number of them marched out to Oakura this morning. There is some strategic move ment afloat, but what it is is unknown, as the authorities are very close about it. Dunedin, Oct. 2. At the inquest on Ann Smith yester day, the jury returned an open verdict to the effect that the- deceased Ann Smith met her death by convulsions, induced by the fracture of her right leg, but there was not sufficient evidence to show how the said fracture was caused. The follow ing rider was added to the verdict : “The jury, whilst not considering that the fracture of deceased’s leg was caused directly or indirectly by act of James Smith, her husband, yet consider that he conducted himself towards her with great inhumanity, when ho must have known that she was in great pain. ” The inquest on the Octagon fire is not yet concluded. , SUPREME COURT. The criminal session of the Christchurch Supreme Court opens on Monday next, October C. The following is the calendar up to the present for the session ; Regina v. Mary Halliday—Obtaining money under false pretences. Regina v. William Rail, senr.—Periury. Regina v. William Barnard Sheep stealing, two charges. Regina v. Edward Smart—Rape. Regina v. John Miller and Edward Clarkson —Indecent assault. Regina v. Robert William Jones—For gery, four charges. Regina v. William Woods—Larceny in a dwelling-house, to the value of £5. Regina v. Jane Mahoney—Forgery and uttering. Regina v. William Henry M'Donald — Attempt to commit an unnatural offence. Regina v. John Miller—Larceny from the person. 4» 1879- 1 THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN 5 She, asked him if 't as sweet as a spring jtp said it was, even to ,oh pf having a little due Mount Somers. —Moat of the sheep stations in this district intend mustering their dry flocks during the ensuing week, with the intention of washing them pre paratory to commencing shearing. As soon as this is commenced there will he employment for a considerable number of hands for some time, in fact, once started work ought not to be slack till after har vest again. The Road Board also con templates letting a lot of contracts shortly, which should find work for a number of the unemployed. New Schools in the County. —As an instance of the progress of the County, notwithstanding the hard times, we may mention the following new schools lately established and to be established :—New lands, near Dromore railway station. This school will make five in this district, viz., Ashburton, Wakanui, Seafield, Chertsey, and Newlands. In the tougbeach, district a now district named Flemingtdil has been constituted. The district is in the contre of the great Toi swamp, and is a necessity for the numerous population now located in that portion of the district. Another one is about to be established tit’the Hinds, where a large number of children are con gregating. The following are the schools at present established in the Longbedich district: Tinwald, Ashton, Waterton,. and Willowby, and the two new ones already mentioned will make six in this district alone. Wellington Race Meeting. —ln the programme just issued the following are the principal events:—The principal events are the Wellington Cup, 400 sovs.; Racing Club Handicap, 200 sovs.; Empire Plate, 100 sovs.; and Hurdle Handicap of 75 ovs. Nominations to be made before 8 p.m. on Nov. 6. New Evening Paper for Christ church.—Efforts are being made to float a company for the purpose of starting a new evening paper in Christchurch. The proposal, we believe, is to raise a capital of £IO,OOO in 1000 shares of £lO each. The names of Messrs Draper, Allan, C. W. Turner, and E. Richardson are men tioned in connection with the scheme. The new paper is said to rest its claim for public support on the ground that it intends to be independent of all political parties.—“ Press.” Benjamin Franklin in Scotland.— -In the Spring of 1709 Franklin and his son spent six weeks in Scotland. The University of St. Andrews conferred upon Franklin the honorary title of Doctor, by which he has since been generally known. Other Universities re ceived -him with great distinction. The Corporation of Edinburgh voted him the freedom of the city. All the salons of fashion were not only open to receive him, but his presence at every brilliant enter tainment was eagerly sought. The most distincuished men of letters crowded around him. Hume, Robertson, and Lord Karnes became his intimate friends. These were honors sufficient to turn the head of any man. But Franklin, who allowed no adversity to annoy him, could not be unduly elated by any prosperity or flattery. “On the whole,” writes Frank lin, “ I must say that the time we spent there (Scotland) was six weeks of the densest happiness I have met with in any part of my life.—“ Benjamin Franklin,” by John C. Abbot. A Curious Library. —A curious ancient Mexican library has been found in the ruins of a vast palace at Xayi, near Chaipas, in Southern Mexico. The writings are inscribed on terra-cotta tablets, half an inch thick, and are sup posed to be sacred records, but the language in which they are written is not accurately known. To Let. TO CONTRACTORS AND OTHERS. rjlO LET, 2000 ACRES ROLLING. Apply to SAUNDERS BROS., Ashburton, Charing Cross, or Seafield. TO LET, STATIONERS’ SHOP, recently occu pied by Mr. J. Y. Ward. This Shop is fitted up in a very com plete manner, and four comfortable dwel ling rooms are attached. SAUNDERS BROS. For Sale. FOR SALE, NUMBER of Light and Draught HORSES. SAUNDERS BROS. Tenders. Tenders Wanted about 400 acres, Station. Apply Grove Farm. for ROLLING near Maronan J. CARTER, 512 a TO CARRIERS. TENDERS are invited for CARTING Bridge Timber from Ashburton Railway Station to Digby’s Crossing. Specifications may be seen at Mr. J. R. Steel’s, Blacksmith, Burnett-strcet, Ash burton, where tenders will be received until Monday, October 6, 1879. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. 47 —517 a J. R. STEEL. RAKAIA AND ASHBURTON FORKS RAILWAY. SEPARATE TENDERS will be re ceived at the Company’s Office, Christchurch, up till noon on FRIDAY, 10th October, for the erection of 4 COTTAGES 1 ENGINE SHED 1 CAR SHED 7 SHELTER SHEDS Plans and specifications can be seen at the Company’s Office, Christchurch, and the store of Messrs M‘Kcrrow and Mann, Rakaia. Letters must be marked “ Tender for Buildings.” , The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. FRANK B. PASSMORE, Engineer. Sherwood, Sept. 29, 1879. 59 UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD TENDERS are INVITED by the above ' Board fnr-the undermentioned works : : 43. For, the Supply of Metal for 12 months for repairs on all the Roads in the District at per cubic yard. 44.- For Repairs on all Roads in No. 1 and No. 2 Wards at per. mile. Tenders addressed to the Chairman to be sent in not later than 12-. o’clock, Tues day, 7th October. For Specifications, &c., Apply-to ... robt; d. pullar, 506 a Clerk. Tenders. SOUTH RAKAIA ROAD DISTRICT. TENDERS will bo received up to Wed nesday, the Oth October, for the following works ; 1. Metalling about 7 miles of the River Road 2. Forming and metalling about 1 mile of the road running through section No. 3508 3. Forming and metalling about 1 mile of the road running through section No. 7135 4. For Fencing the Gravel Reserves in the district 5. Separate tenders will also be re ceived for picking the loose stones olf the Great South and River roads. Specifications can be seen at the Road Board Office, Rakaia, where tender forms can be obtained. A. MAKEIG, 491 a Clerk to the Board. Public Notices. FARMERS! FARMERS! FARMERS! R. McKERROW & Co. ARE Cash Purchasers of Wool, Grain, and all kinds of Farm Produce, and are also prepared to make Liberal CASH ADVANCES on the above Commodities placed in their hands either for sale or shipment to the English or Colonial Markets. A Large Stock of Corn Sacks, Wool Packs, &c., for Sale, at lowest current prices. R. McKERROW & CO., GRAIN MERCHANT RAKAIA. 60 IN THE ESTATE OF J. PORTER. A FIRST DIVIDEND on all proved Claims in James Porter’s Estate, will be payable at the Offices of Messrs. Fried lander Bros., on and after MONDAY, 6th instant. R. FRIEDLANDER, 61—528 a Trustee. N O T I C E. TINWALD AND HIND HOPE TOWNSHIPS. PURCHASERS of the undermentioned Sections in the above-named Town ships are hereby requested to pay balances of purchase-money, together with interest thereon to the undersigned without delay. Tinwald Sections. Nos. 2, 26, 69, 89, 90, 123, 136, 147, 153, 155, 165, 179, 182, 183, 234, 248, 250, 253, 254, 277, 378, 379, 380, and 383. Hindhope Sections. Nos. 6, 11, 16, 20, 23, 27, 29, 47, 68, and 95. ROBERT WILKIN & CO., Hereford Street, Christchurch. 492 a NE W ZEALAND WESLE VAN, Published Monthly. JUST ARRIVED, the “ New Zealand Wesleyan ” for October. Price 6d Sold at the Herald Office, East Street. WEEKS AND DIXON, Agents. Ashburton boys’ school.—Mr. D. Davidson’s Quarter Commences on MONDAY Next. Vacancies for Four Boys. 44—515 a ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. NOTICE TO RATEPAYERS. -VTOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that J\| all the Rates now due and remain ing unpaid on the 13th October next, will be SUED FOR without farther notice. By order, CHAS. BRADDELL, • Town Clerk. Ashburton, 29th Sept., 1876. 507a —-13 Boarding Houses. PRINCE ALBERT PRIVATE HOTEL ypHE undersigned having opened the Prince Albert Boarding House, in Wills Street, near the Railway Station, under the management of Mr. and Mrs. Lucas, begs to say he is determined to keep GOOD TABLE, and afford Comfortable Accommodation to customers at MODERATE CHARGES. THOMAS CLARK, Proprietor. 333 a— 27 Wants, &c. XX T ANTED, a Strong LAD for Kitchen VV ■ work. Apply.at once ' •’ 530 ASHBURTON HOTEL. WANTED, a good Female Cook, or Married Couple without encum brance, for a Station. Apply at Quill’s Hotel. . 525 a WANTED, a Good Man Cook, for a station ; must be, a steady man. Apply Quill’s Hotel. ' A2Ga '■nr ANTED Known, that TWENTY VV Words are inserted in this Column for ONE .SHILLING prepaid, and FORTY Words for TWO' SHILLINGS prepaid. WASTE PAPER for Sale, 3d. perm. »t the Herald Office. Apply early. 500 Public Notice, NEW TRI-WEEKLY MORNING PAPER. (6uunU»». PRICE—TWOPENCE ! PUBLISHED ON TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS, ami SATURDAYS. The size of the Guardian will be Six pages demy for the present, pending the arrival of suitable machinery, when it will take the same size permanently as the Christchurch Press. The Guardian is intended to meet the want in the County of Ashburton of a paper specially devoted to the agricultural and pastoral interests. It comes into existence in response to the expressed desire of a numerous section of the influen tial farmers, merchants, and other settlers in the country dristricts, and it purposes to supply an excellent compendium of the nows of the day, derived from the most trustworthy sources. Arrangements have been made with able correspondents in every district in the County to supply intelligence of all events of interest c curing in their locality, while advantage will also be taken of the great facilities now given by the telegraph for securing the latest news from all parts of the colony, and, through Reuter’s Agency, of sum maries of intelligence fi’om all parts of the world. Special attention will be given in the Guardian’s columns to matters of interest to agriculturalists, and no pains will be spared to make the Paper an indispensable item in the economy of the Ashburton farmer’s household and a welcome guest at every fireside. Travelling reporters have been retained, who will personally visit the various dis tricts ; and arrangements have been made whereby reports upon the condition and progress of the crops, &c., written by men with a practical knowledge of the subjects on which they write, will be secured. On this point it may be mentioned that papers have been secured written by some of the ablest and most practical liens in the colony on subjects of moment to the farmer ; and these will appear in regular succession. The Guardian will be thoroughly inde pendent, and appears with its hands untied, and in no way trammelled by the influence of any party, its aim being, while the progress of the farming interest in the County has first place in its desires, to secure the greatest good for the greatest number. In politics it will give an honest support to thoroughly Liberal measures, and will bo loyal to any Government, who, having the country’s confidence, is prepared to legislate upon a wise and liberal platform, and is capable of administering public afiairs with prudence, honesty, and ability. The price of the Ashburton Guardian will lie • Single Copy : 2d. Terms to subscribers : . .. In advance. Booked, Quarterly ... ... Os. ... 7s. 'Half-yearly ' 12s. ... 14s. Yearly 245. ... 28s. Advertising terms on application at the Office. ..jES'Jntending Subscribers should order the “ Guardian ” at once, as the quarter commenced on the Ist October. WEEKS' AND DIXON, PROPRIETORS. Publishing Office, East Street, Ashburton. Public Notice*. IN THE MATTER 01* A BILL INTITULED AN ACT to Enable the Ashburton County Council to Supply the Rate- I'AVEKS OK THAI' I’ART OF THE COUNTY .ok Ashburton between the Ash burton and Kataia Rivers with Water. "\J OTICE is hereby given, that application is ' intended to be made at the next session of the Gener.d Assembly of New Zealand, to introduce a Bill to enable the Ashburton County Council to supply the ratepayers and residents of that part of the County of Ashburton be tween Ashburton and Rakaia Rivers with wa ter, for Domestic, Agricultural, and Pastoral purposes and for such purposes to take witter from the said rivers to the extent of one half the volume thereof or from the tributary of the Ashburton River, known as “ Pudding Hill Stream,” to the ex tent of three-fourths of the volume thereof, and to purchase and hold all lands necessary for A such purposes, and to make and construct all the necessary works, and borrow the necessary money to enable the said County Council to do so, and making provision for the payment of the interest upon any loans and providing a sinking fund for the payment of ihc principal money. /.Iso defining the boundaries of any district within or in respect of which any water supply is to be provided. Also empowering the Council to enter upon any land within any district for the put pose of making the necessary surveys. Also enabling the Council to obtain the con sent of the ratepayers within any district and defining the mode by which such consent is to he obtained. . .. Also enabling the Council to provide for and regulate the supply of water to ratepayers and' the charge to be paid therefor; and to make all necessary By-laws affecting such object, and to make all regulations necessary for the guidance of the Council in carrying out the provisions of the Act, and to fix penalties for the breach of any by-law or regulation, or for the wilful or malicious injury to, or trespass upon any work, or for taking or abstracting water therefrom, and for the recovery of such rates and penal ties. Notice is hereby further given, that copies of the proposed Bill may be obtained at the offices of Messrs. Garrick and Cowlbhaw, Solicitors, Christchurch, and the following places • The offices of the County Council, Town of Ashburton. Road Board Office, Town of Ashburton. W. C. WALKER, Chairman, Ashburton County Council. Garrick and Cowusiiaw, Solicitors for the Bill, 344 a Christchurch. M US. ScOTT’S IMPERIAL BOARDING HOUSE Durham Street South, CHRISTCHURCH. Board and Lodging, 20s. Beds and Meals, la. each. 500 a JpNVELOPES, NOTEPAPER, EN VELOPES, NOTEPAPER.—The cheapest ever offered in Ashburton, at the Herald Office, Wholesale Stationery Saunders’ Buildings. Tentmaker. NOTICE. RE-OPENING. WM. PATCHING BEGS to inform the inhabitants of Ashburton and -surrounding dis tricts, that, having purchased the busi ness lately carried on by Sando and Olsen, he will continue the MANUFACTURING of TENTS, TARPAULINS, HORSECLOTHS, WAGGON TILTS, &c. LARGE STOOK ON HAND. Including— Druggets, assorted patterns Tents, all sizes Indiarubber and Canvas Hose ing Canvas, Calico, American Puck, Drill, &c. Clothes, Garden, and Plough Lines Headstalls Flax and Hemp Halters ON SALE, AT UNUSUALLY LOW PRICES. The following:— Tarpaulins and Horsecloths Oilskin Suits, Men’s and Boys’ Macintoshes, Leggings Flax and Manilla Rope Blocks, double and single FLAGS OF ALL NATIONS the address— WM. PATCHING (Late Sando & Olsen), . East Street, Ashburton. *9B# -

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THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, 4^' [Saturday, October 4, 1879. 1 / 6 anssnßnQnpiMMninnHnH. MnUd Mid publljhtd to Htuin ?«mm W«*M »nd Cmaklib Si*e*T || J ||S m '' *M General Merchants. GREAT BANKRUPT SALE OF THE ASSIGNED ESTATE OF HOOPER, AITKEN, AND CO. £5,845 10s. 4d. ORR AND CO. jjAVING been fortunate in securing tne whole of the STOCK of Hooper, Aitken and Co., at a nominal Price, will offer for Sale on SATURDAY, the 27TH, And following days, at THE PREMISES LATELY OCCUPIED BY J. H. PASS & CO., (Next the Union Bank of Australia.) In submitting the following GREATLY REDUCED PRICE LIST, we beg to assure our numerous customers and the public, that it has been our determination from the first to keep ourselves abreast of the age, and in every department of our Establishment we have endeavored —in all cases—so to conduct our business tran sactions as to command legitimate success. The rapid growth of our concern in all its branches amply attests this fact. Quotations for Cash : - Children’s white Socks, at 2d to fid Children’s colored Socks, at 3d, 4d & fid Ladies’ Stockings, at 4d to Is Ladies’ striped Stocking, at fid to Is 3d GLOYES. Ladies’ lish thread, at fid to Is - Ladies’ kid Gloves, 2s to 3s per pair Ladies’ silk Gloves, Is to Is 4d, HABERDASHERY. Black «ilk Fringes, at 8d to Is fid Colored silk Fringes, half-price Black and colored Braids, all prices A splendid stock of new silk Buttons, in all shades, at 4d to fid per dozen, to match dress materials Ladies’ leather Bags, half-price Carpet Bags from 3s fid upwards Belts at 4d to 8d each i LADIES’ SILK SCARFS. 1230 ladies’ silk Scarfs, decided novel ties, at fid to Is New China silk Scarfs, embroidered at both ends, at Is to Is fid COLLARS. 25 doz. ladies’ linen Collars, at fid. to Is lid Rink Collars, at 4d to 8d STAYS. 6 doz. Stays at 2s, worth 4s 9d The new belted Corset, on the newest principle, easy fit, half-price UNDERCLOTHING DEPARTMENT. Ladies’ Cemesoles Ladies’ Night-dresses, 2s fid to 4s fid Ladies’ Chemises, 2s Id to 6s fid Ladies' drawers, Is 8d to 4s fid PLAIN AND FANCY DRESS DEPARTMENT. 1500 yards Spring Lustres, at 8d to lOd per yard, worth Is fid. 800 yards Taffete Cloth, French goods, at Is to Is 3d French Merino, all colors, at la fid to 2s fid 20 pieces all-wool Plaid, at Is to 2a fid 600 yards Japanese Silk, at Is per yard, worth 2s fid BOOTS DEPARTMENT. Ladies’ French kid Boots, at fis to 7s fid Ladies’ buttoned Boots, 7s fid to 8s 9d Gents’ Boots, fis per pair under former price Children’s Boots, at Is to 2s fid CARPETS. Tapestry, 2s per yard under former price Kidder Carpets, Is fid under former price Cocoanut Matting, at Is under former price. Blankets at half-price Flannels at half-price CLOTHING DEPARTMENT. Men’s Suits at 40s, former price 70s Men’s Suits at 355, former price 60s Men’s Hats at 3s to 7a fid It is unnecessary to quote prices, though ire have given a few above, as the public know that this is a real genuine Sale. The Goods are all quite new, having been im ported within the last few months. Terms will be strictly Cash, as we could not afford to book at those prices. DriMsmakijig on the premises. All orders executed wider the Superin tendence of a most experienced dress maker. OHR AND CO., j.JSWWBW, Business Notices. B L I G H’S CANTERBURY RESTAURANT, Papanui Road, near Post Office, Christchurch. MEALS AT ALL HOURS OF THE DAY. Board and Lodging, 175., 18s., £1 a week. BEDS& MEALS—Is. Each. 452 CHERTSEY. A. R. MARK HA M (Next Montgomery’s, Chertsey), GENERAL STOREKEEPER, HAVING taken over the store of Messrs. Orr and Co., and increased the. stock, is prepared to supply first-class articles inGrocery,Drapery, Ironmongery. Agent for THE ASHBURTON HERALD. 423 Medicinal. STEEDMAN’S. SOOTHING POWDERS FOR CHILDREN CUTTING TEETH. CAUTION TO PURCHASERS. The value of this well-known Family Medi cine has been largely tested in all parts of the world, and by all grades of society, for upwards of FIFTY YEARS. Its well-earned exten sive sale has induced SPURIOUS IMITA TIONS, some of which in OUTWARD APPEARANCE so closely resemble the ori ginal as to have deceived many purchasers. The proprietor therefore feels it due to the public to give a special caution against the use of SUCH IMITATIONS. Purchasers are therefore requested carefully to observe the four following distinctive characteristics, without which none are genuine:— 1st —In every case the words JOHN STEEDMAN, CHEMIST, WALWORTH, SURREY, are engraved on the Government Stamp affixed to each packet. and—Each Single Powder has directions for the dose, and the words, John Stekdman, Chemist, Walworth, Surrey, printed thereon. 3rd —The name, Steedman, is always spelt with two EE’s. 4th —The manufacture is carried on solely at Walworth, Surrey. Sold in Packets by all Chemists and Medi cine Vendors. Sold by Kempthorne, Prosser and Co., Auckland. 49° HEALTH FOR ALL. HOLLOWAY’S PILLS AND OINTMENT THE PILLS Purify the Lioo 1, correct all disorders of the Liver, Stomach, Kidneys and Bowels, and are invaluable in all com* plaints incidental to Females. THE OINTMENT i* the only relixblt remedy for Bad Legs, Oid Wounds, Sores, and Ulccra For Bronchitis, Diphtheria, Coughs, Colds, Gout, Rhtumutiim, and all Skin Diseases it has no equal. Sold by the Proprietor, Thomas Holloway, 533, Oxford Street, Loudon, and by all Medicine Vendors throughout the World. GRATEFUL—COMFORTIF G. TT7 PPS’S BREAKFAST COCOA. “Sly a thorough knowledge of the natural laws which govern the operations of digestion and nutrition, and by a careful application, 0/ the fine properties of well selected cocoa, Mr. Epps has provided our breakfast tables with * delicately-flavoured beverage which may save us many heavy doctors’ bills. It is by tfie judi cious use of such articles of diet, that a constitu tion may be gradually built up until strong enough to resist every tendency to disease. Hundreds of subtle maladies are floating around us, ready to attack wherever there is a weak point. We may escape many a fata ishaft by Keeping ourselves well fortified with pure bicod and a properly nourished frame. ” —The Citi. Set vie t Gazette. SOLD' ONLY IN PACKETS LABELLED JAMES EPPS AND CO Homoepathic Chemists, London. KEATING’S COUGH LOZENGES. COUGHS, ASTHMA, BRONCHITIS, ACCUMULATION OF PHLEGM. Composed of the purest articles. These Lozenges contain no opium nor any deleterious drug, therefore the most delicate can take them with perfect confidence. Their beneficial effect is speedy and certain. This old unfail ing family remedy is daily recommended by the most eminent physicians. In use nearly 60 years. _____ MEDICAL TESTIMONY. 32, Cold Harbour Lane, London, July 25th, 1877. SIR, —Your Lozenges are excellent, and their beneficial effect most reliable. I strongly recommend them in cases of uiugh and asthma. You are at liberty to state this as my opinion, formed from many years’ experience. J, Bringloe, M.R.C.S.L., L.S.A., L.M. Mr. T. Ke. ting, Indian Medical Service. Dear Sir,— Having tried your Lozenges in India I have much pleasure in testifying to their beneficial ettects in cases of Incipient Consumption, Asthma and Bronchial Affec* tions. i have prescribed them largely with the best results, . W, B. G , Apothecary, H.M.S. Keating's Cough Lozenges are sold by all Chemists, in tins of various sises, each having the words “Keating’s Cough Lozenges” engraven on the Government stamp, 637 RATING'S WORM TABLETS, ;rely vegetable sweetmeat, in appearance and taste, furnishing a most iable msthod of administering the only in remedy for INTESTINAL or lEAD WORMS, It is a perfectly safe »|id preparation, and le aipqfially adapted ailq>|R) Sold in tins by eul chemists. General Merchants. MUST BE SOLD, TO MAKE ROOM FOR COMING SHIPMENTS. NOVELTIES! NOVELTIES! NOVELTIES! o WE ARE NOW OPENING OUR SPRING and SUMMER DRAPERY. T The Newest Prints, from 6Jd per yd. The Newest Brilliants, ‘Fast Colors ’ Fashionable Navy Blue Prints, choice patterns. Angira Cloth, the Latest Novelty Best Quality Only in French Merinos Brown Hollands Dressed ~ Striped ~ Check Muslins Pique’s ~ Marcella ~ Crochet Antimacassars, from 2/11 Beautiful Lace Curtains, large variety Muslin Long Curtains ~ „ Muslin and Lace Short Window Blinds, large variety Grey and White Sheetings, all widths Felt Carpets, spendid patterns Cocoa Mattings, in Iyd., l£yd., and IJyd. widths. Leather Cloths and Table Baizes Velvet Pile Table Covers Window Hollands, all widths Flannels and Table Damasks Horrockses well-known Long Cloths Grey Calicoes White and Colored Quilts All Wool Plaids, the very best Hosiery, Corsets, Silk Scarfs, Braids, in great variety Dress Buttons, Crochet Cotton (in reels and skeins) Brooks’ 500-yd Reels Cotton, best for machine use Baldwin’s Fingering Yams Paton & Sons’ Alloa ~ Cotton and Union Sheetings Blankets, in great variety Floor Cloths, choice patterns Cocoa Mats, various sizes. d H-♦ C/3 o o a 2! H HE Above Goods are imported Direct from the Manufacturers and will be sold remarkably CHEAP, in order to make room for coming shipments. Es pS § OUR OUTFITTING DEPARTMENT IS NOW REPLETE WITH THE MOST FASHIONABLE AND SERVICEABLE GOODS. Boys’ Knickerbocker and Tunic Suits Boys’ and Youths’ Tweed Galatea Suits ~ „ Hats, in large variety , ~ „ Trousers and Vests ' ~ ~ Moleskin Trousers ~ ~ Crimean Shirts Collars, Braces, Ties, Etc., Etc., Etc. Men’s Geelong Tweed Galatea Suits eg »» ” >» ® ac ” 3 „ „ „ Paget „ « 3 „ „ „ Trousers - m and Vests , Waterproof Coats, in Great Variety Men’s Blouses and Overalls, American Duck (patented) Hard and Soft Felt Hats, all sizes Merino and Flannel Shirts and Pants J Colored and White Moleskin Trousers Soft Twill Cotton Shirts Crimean Shirts remarkably cheap White Long Cloth Shirts, remarkably cheap (American open back) n fJ ~ ~ in pleats and military fronts, remarkably cheap Merino and Ribbed Lambs’ Wool Half Hose Super. Hand-knit Half Hose Novelties in Silk Scarfs and Ties ~ Braces „ Linen and Paper Collars SUPERIOR BOOTS AND SHOES, OF COLONIAL MANUFACTURE. £ § L C 4 S, ■o IMPLEMENTS, Etc. TO FARMERS WE CAN ESPECIALLY OFFER, AT REDUCED PRICES: Hornsby’s Ploughs, H., H.H., R. 8., and R.C., and extras for same Reid and Grey’s Double and Treble Furrow Ploughs, and extras for same Drays, 2j, 2f, and 3 axles Zigzag and Flexible Chain Harrows Cambridge and Plain Field Rollers Broadcast and Hand Sowing Machines Best Ironbark 2,3, and 4-horse Swingle Trees Cheese Presses. Bentall’a Chaff-Cutters and Corn-Crushers, all sizes Corrugated Iron, from 6 to 9 feet, best brands Ryland’s Best Fencing Wire, No. 6 to 11 Fencing Material, Consisting of Staples, Stakes, Posts, Rails, and Wire Strainers. ALSO A VERY LARGE STOCK OF Douglas’ and Goulds’ American Pumps, Force Pumps, and Piping (I£, 1\ and 2), and Farm and Station Stores of all kinds. WE HAVE ALWAYS ON HAND A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF SADDLES, SHAFT, LEADING, AND PLOUGH HARNESS » HORSE-CLOTHS IN EVERY VARIETY. WE ARE NOW TAKING ORDERS FOR REAPERS AND BINDERS FOR THE COMING SEASON. IRONMONGERY DEPARTMENT. We beg to call special attention to the above, and have determined (to meet the present depressed times) to reduce prices to the lowest remunerative rates To parties furnishing we can offer advantages seldom met with, having just received a large and well-selected stock of household requisites, comprising Single and Double English and French Iron Bedsteads, Fenders, Firoirons, Coal Vases, Scuttles, Fountains, Boilers, Kettles, Saucepans, Stew and Preserving Pans, all sizes; Electro-plated, Nickel Silver, Britannia Metal, and Tinware, of all descriptions. To builders and contractors we offer special inducements, having a very heavy stock of Leamington Patent Ranges (2ft 6in to 4ft 6in); Cindrella, Queens, Victoria, Vesper, and Kaiser Stoves, Register Grates, Carpenters’ Rim, Mortice, and Plate Hocks, and general builders’ ironmongery. We have also on hand an extensive stock of painters’, glaziers’ and paperhangers materials, consisting of Red and White Lead, Paints, and Colors, of all kinds; Raw and Boiled Linseed Oils, Turpentine, Varnishes, Brushes, Window Glass, of all kinds; Putty, Paperhangings, etc., »tc. Carpenters and joiners would do well to call and inspect our stock of Tools. We are now landing a shipment of American Goods, containing a great variety of Tools and Yankee Notions. A large stock of Rod, Bar, and Sheet Iron, also a large and good stock of Blacksmiths and Farriers tools on hand. -o- GROCERY DEPARTMENT. THE ABOVE DEPARTMENT IS NOW WELL STOCKED WITH New Seaosn’s Teas, in Half-Chests and Boxes Superior Mauritius Sugars, white and brown crystals and Counters Venus Twist and Black Swan Tobacco Currants, Elbme Raisins, Sultanas, Muscatell Raisins (new fruit) Jordan and Shell Almonds. Bottled Fruit, Figs, Essences, etc- etc. , , „ , ± . A Large Stock of English and Colonial Lollies, and a full assortment of Pink’s, Morton’s, and Crosse and Blackwell’s Pickles, Jams, Jellies, Sauces, Potted and Preserved Meats, etc., etc. *O - AND GLASSWARE, We invite Inspection of this Department In Particular, as we hare just unpacked twenty-three crates of General Crockery, and eight casks of Glassware, •onsiating of Sets of Out and Pressed Decanters] Water-Craftsi Tumblers j Wine, Qustard, and Jelly Glasses. INSPECT OUR STOCK BEFORE PURCHASING ELSEWHERE) I’KXBDI.AirpiR, BEOS, ; | Agtnw Celenla! firs IniarMjj tenfftnyi Commercial Stationery. JUST ARRIVED. A CHOICE ASSORTMENT OP Commercial AND Household STATIONERY. THE Largest and Finest Lot ever opened up in Ashburton, AND Equal to any exhibited in the Colony. WEEKS & DIXON, Printers, Publishers, AND COMMERCIAL, LAW, AKD General Stationers, Ovabdun Orica, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, Medicinal. Testimonials. Tuam Street, Christchurch, April 28, 1879. To Professor Guscott. Sir, —I have been troubled with Liver Complain these last six years, many times not being able to attend to work. I have tried everything in the shape of patent medicines. I have been an outdoor patient in the Hospi tal ; I got at times temporary relief. I could not sleep on my left side; I kept rolling about backwards and forwards in bed. When I got up in the morning, I would rather be in bed but work I had to attend to. When I had eaten a light meal I found it always lodged in my stomach. Always costive, a great palpi tation, pains across the chest, more particu larly under the left breast, always a violent pain between the shoulders, felt just the same as if any one was pouring water down my back, feet always cold. Happened to get one of your bills when you came to St. Asaph street, which explained to me the symptoms I was laboring under. When I applied to you, you told me all my symptoms, and guaranteed me a perfect cure, which, I am happy to say, you have done through your herbal treatment. I should recommend those troubled with Liver Complaint ta place themselves under your treatment. I am, Sir, Truly thankful, William Manson. Colombo Street, April 21, 1879. To Professor Guscott. Sir,—l have been troubled with Dysentery for the last three months, so much so that I was perfectly exhausted, the linings of my intestines peeled away in flakes. I tried every remedy that I could hear of, but to no purpose. Hearing that you were in Christchurch, and seeing the many wonderful cures, was induced to place myself under your treatment, and I am happy to say in one week I am free from the diarrhoea, and gaining strength from your herbal treatment. I am, yours respectfully, Ellen Brown. I give you this testimonial for the benefit o others, as I know there are a great many others suffering from the same complaint in Christchurch. Borough Hotel, Manchester Street, Christchurch, April 21, 1879. To Professor Guscott. Sib, — I have been troubled with Sciafaca and Rh.umatism since the commencement of the West Coast diggings in 1864, where I had to leave through medical advice, and went to Melbourne, and thence to Sydney, and then ,1 thought I would try the tropical climate of Queensland, and only found temporary relief. I came to Christchnrch, and tried doctors of the best'medical repute, and got no better. Thinking that it was useless to go any further I gave up all hopes of being restored ; I could scarcely walk, and staying at an old friend’s, he advised me to consult you, and I am happy to say I am in as perfect health as I was in 1864, when I crossed the ranges of the West Coast, and was only ten days under your treatment. John O’Brien. To Professor Guscott. Sir, —Having been troubled with asthma for the last seven years, on several occasions I have been propped up in bed, and many times I had to get up and walk to get a breath of air, and had become so bad that I was not able to ttend to my business ; in fact, I had become a burden to myself and the people with whom I was stopping. When I came to you you told me all my symptoms, which gave me confidence to place myself under your treatment, and, being a believer in herbs, and seeing the large assortment in your establishment, and also the references from other sufferers the same as myself, in looking back to the time of my suffering so long, and spending so much money without receiving any benefit from the treat ment until I applied to you.—l remain, yours ever thankful, Donald Smith. Great King-street, Dunedin, May 30, To Professor Guscott. Sir,—l have to inform you that I am able to return home after your treatment of 4 weeks’ duration, having been troubled with dropsy this last 4 years. I have been tapped twice ; I have been under the doctors in Oamaru, and also in Dunedin, and never received any bene fit from their treatment. When my sister called on you last April you told her if I would came to St. Kilda and stop with her you would treat me for a fortnight free of charge, and after that time, if I were no better, you would require no payment; but lam happy to inform you that I feel as well as ever I felt, and free oi dropsy, and can eat and sleep well. I trust that your days may be long in Dunedin. You may be assured that I will speak of the cure you have effected in me on my return home, as I leave my sistei to-morrow. —I remain yours ever grateful, Mrs. Isabella Fraser. St. Kilda, June 10, 1878. Manchester Street, Christchurch, April 29th, 1879. To Professor Guscott, Sir, —I have been troubled with Neuralgia for a length of time, and have suffered the most excruciating pains; tried e\ erything that I could hear of, I then saw your testimonials in the papers, and the “ Star.” I was advised to give you a trial, but I have this to say that I am perfectly free from pain. I can eat and sleep well, and am not disturbed at nights or meal times as I have been for a length of time. I have told seveial the pain I suffered, and the wonderful relief I have had, and I would ad vise anyone troubled with Neuralgia to apply to you, as they can depend on a perfect cure. Yours ever grateful, H. B. Williams, Tuam street, Christchurch. To Professor Guscott, Sir, —Having for the last four years suffered from bad eyes, being totally blind in one, and from using a solution of nitrate of silver as a lotion, which had penetrated my whole system, causing me the most acute pains, which, added to rheumatism, prevented my sleeping at night, and rendered my life absolutely burdensome to me, I have consulted and been treated by doc tors in different parts of Canterbury, as also In the Christchurch Hospital, but without obtain* ing the slightest relief. Determined to leave no stone unturned while the smallest chance remained of an abatement of my sufferings, I applied to you immediately I heard of your arrival, and the cure which you have effected would seem to many incredible, but as I am still here a living proef of the success of your treatment, as can only be testified by hundreds in Christchurch, who knowing what I was like for so long up to a week ago, look with astonishment at the change which you have wrought. Wishing you many years of htppl* ness and prosperity in pursuing your useful career, I atp, dear Sir, yours respectfully, - .... .. StlWfc flWten’s AUsnten Ileus?. SI) A?aph»s|«§t ( Commercial Printers. IF YOU WANT NEAT BUSINESS CARD, > GO TO THE “ HERALD ” OFFICE" IF YOU WANT WELL-PRINTED CIRCULAR, TRY THE “HERALD" OFFICE IF YOU WANT ATTRACTIVE HANDBILL, JTRY THE “HERALD" OFFICE. IF YOU WANT A MAGNIFICENT POSTER, CALL AT THE HERALD OFFICE. IF YOU WANT ANY'DESCRIPTION OF PLAIN OR ORNAMENTAL PRINTING, CALL AT THE “HERALD OFFICE," North. WEEKS & DIXON, PROPRIETORS.

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The Ashburton Guardian. COUNTYfifAGRICULTURAL AND SPORTING RECORDER Vol. I.—No. 7. ASHBURTON, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11, 1879 Price—TWOPENCE Auctioneers and Gommisssion Agents ALFRED HARRISON, AUCTIONEER, COMMISSION AGENT, ETC. SALES, Sales of Stock, Mer chandise, Furniture and Effects, also Pigs, Fowls, and General Produce. WEEKLY SALE Every SATURDAY at 12 o’clock. SALE ATTENDED. Entries can be made at my office or at the Yards. Agent for the Transatlantic Fire Insurance Company. 5 EDMISTON BROS. & GUNDRY, (late bullock AND CO.), ASHBURTON, General Merchants, Auctioneers, Stock, Station, Estate, and Commission Agents. Sales of Stock, Farm Implements, &c., will be held at their Yards, Ashbur ton, and the Tinwald Yards, on alternate TUESDAYS. CASH ADVANCES Made on Stock, Produce, &c., consigned . for Positive Sale. EDMISTON BROS. & GUNDRY. 19 MR. JOHN LLOYD CRAWLEY, AUCTIONEER, STOCK, LAND, ESTATE, AND COM MISSION AGENT, Holds Wee Every Saturday, at One o’clock, Farm Produce, General Merchandise of every descrip tion. Full advertisements third page. J. LLOYD CRAWLEY, AUCTIONEER, Stock, Land, Estate, and Commission Agent, Saunders’ Buildings, East-st., Ashburton. 277 a [Caed.] J. E. B UCHANAN & Co. Auctioneers, Land, and Estate Agents, ASHBURTON. 313 a FARMERS AND OTHERS. Messrs, acland, Campbell, & CO. are prepared to supply Farmers and others with Station Stores, Fencing Wire, Fencing Staples, Standards, &c., at Lowest Rates, and of First-class quality. AGENTS FOR THE ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY. CAPITAL £2,000,000 INSURANCES EFFECTED AT LOWEST RATES. ACLAND, CAMPBELL & CO., 65 Auctioneers. PRE D K . PAVI T T , East Street (Globe to the Railway Station) Ashburton, Land and General Commission Agent. Orders taken for—Sydney Drays, Newcastle Coal, and Malvern (by the truck load), Build ing Materials of all kinds, Fencing Wire, Agricultural Implements, English and Ameri can, &c., &c. I MESSRS. POYNTZ & CO., A N D, STATE, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS. Rents and Debts Collected. Money advanced on Freehold Security. 7 Hotels. RAILWAY HOTEL WINSLOW. MR. W. HARRIS requests the publ to know that he is back at his o house, and wiahep his old friends to kno that they will receive the same go< accommodation as formerly. Priva for families. Wines ai Beer best brands. Good stablii and lodjH>oxes, with every attendance. . HARRIS, ’Proprietor. 3166 Millers, &c. SAUNDERS BROS., MILLERS, Grain Merchants, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS. Offices— EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Miles — GREAT SOUTH ROAD. 72 HI /TOFF AT begs to inform the , IVi inhabitants of Ashbnrton and surrounding districts that his NEW FLOUR MILL AT WAKANUI HAS COMMENCED WORK, And hopes, by strict attention to busi ness, and turning out a First-class article, ' to merit a share of public support. Special attention paid to Gristing, and Farmers from a distance can have their Grist ground by return. 31 Insurance. THE LONDON & LANCASHIRE FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Capital— Fully Subscribed, £1,500,000. JpiRE INSURANCES of all kinds taken at lowest rates, special attention being given to Stack, Farm, Building, and other Agricultural Risks. ' Applications by letter for insurance will be promptly attended to. The London and Lancashire being purely a Fire Company, the whole of its resources are available to meet Fire claims and this feature will at once commend itself to the public, for the resources of the Company can never be applied to the settlement of Life Claims or Marine Losses, but every penny of its Capital (the whole of which could be called up at any time), together with its reserves, are available for Losses by Fire, and offer a complete guarantee that all engagements will be fully carried out. Claims are met with promptitude and liberality. Agents for Ashburton — SAUNDERS BROS. 6 Business Notice- IN BANKRUPTCY. WEEKS & DIXON have on Sale at their Office, East Street North,- - PROOFS OF DEBT FORMS, FORMS OF AFFIDAVIT. Also, — FORMS of TO LET and FOR SALE. CHRISTCHURCH AND SUBURBAN DIRECTORY FOR 1879. ON SALE at the “ HERALD ” Office, Saunders Buildings, East-street. Price : Two Shillings and Sixpence. Nf.atlt Bound in Cloth. The above Volume contains a lot of valuable information, and should be in the hands of every Tradesman. Timber Merchants. TIMBER! TIMBER!! 300,000 THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND FEET OF SUPERIOR BUILDING TIMBER. ALS O j 20,000 TWENTY THOUSAND SAWN TOTARA AND BLACK PINE Jjl ENC IN G gTAKES NOW ON SALE AT HAYES’ TIMBER YARDS, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, AT REDUCED PRICES. 12 Brick Manufactory. BRICKS. rpHE UNDERSIGNED having COM. PLETED iheir KILN at Ashburton, are prepared to SUPPLY BRICKS, equal tf any made in the Colony, at any Station up or down. Samples to be seen at the Company'* Offices, Ashburton, Rakaia, and V, inslow W. MONTGOMERY & CO [Limited] 32 Saddler. WM. ANDERSON, SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER, Ashburton, HAS always in STOCK a complete assortment of every description of Saddlery, Harness, Whips, Saddlers’ Iron mongery, &c., imported direct from Eng land. Goods to order manufactured on the premises of the best Materials, and at the lowest rates. 11 Cabinetmakers. T. A. GATES, Q ABIN E T MAKER, PICTURE ERAME MAKER, AND UNDERTAKER, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, ASHBURTON. 4 SPILLARD’S CABINET MAKING AND UPHOL STERY Manufactory, and Ware house, next to the Union Bank, Tancred street, Ashburton. Sitting Room and Bedroom Tables, Couches, Chelfonniers, Chairs, Chests of Drawers, Waahstands, Commodes, Chim ney Glasses, Toilet do., Whatnots, Dress ing Tables, Cradles, Children’s Cots, Bassi nettes, Basket Ware, Bedsteads—double, single, iron, and wood; Mattresses, spring, hair, wool, and flax; Beds, feather, woollen, and cotton-flock; Bolsters and Pillows, do., do.; Carpets, Rugs, Floorcloth ; Mats and Matting Fibre, Cocoa and China; Fenders, Fire Irons and Japanned Ware ; Galvanised Baths and Buckets ; Kitchen Tables ; and English and American Chairs. Blinds—Venetian, Wire Gauze, Common Roller, and Spring ; Curtain Foies, &c. Orders promptly attended to. 13 CABINETMAKING & UPHOLSTERING ESTABLISHMENT, East Street (next Echo Dining Rooms), ASHBURTON. John JJ eec h , PRACTICAL CABINETMAKER, UPHOLSTERER, PAPERHANGER, &c. ALL KINDS OF REPAIRS. Furniture Renovated and Repolished, or Exchanged. 1G WANTED . KNOWN—That Visiting Cards, plain or mourning, can bo obtained printed in various styles, at the “Herald” and “Guardian” offices, near the Railway Station, General Merchants- GREAT SALE OF THE ASSIGNED ESTATE OF HOOPER, AITKEN & CO. ORR AND CO, HAVING SECURED THE ENTIRE STOCK Of the above Estate, amounting to AS >345 i os. 4c1., Have decided to give the PUBLIC the advantage of their Purchase hy SELLING the whole of the DRAPERY, CLOTHING, BOOTS and SHOES, IRONMONGERY, FURNITURE, CROCKERY & GLASSWARE AT ABOUT HALF the USUAL PRICE for CASH. SALE OF THE DRAPERY, CLOTHING, BOOTS AND SHOES, AT THE PREMISES LATELY OCCUPIED BY J, H. PASS AND CO. SALE OF THE IRONMONGERY, FURNITURE, CROCKERY & GLASSWARE, AT THE NEW PREMISES OF HOOPER, AITKEN AND CO. BOTH SALES WILL COMMENCE ON SATURDAY, 27th SEPT. ORR AND CO., ASHBURON AND RAKAIA. 10 Chemist. MEDICAL HALL. Established 187-1. J ]\l Q AMBRIDGE ’ DRUGGIST, FAMILY AND DISPENSING CHEMIST, Has always in .Vtock— SPONGES—Honeycomb and Turkey Toilet TRUSSES—Common Circular, Cole’s, Sal mon and Ody’s, Mocmain, &c. ELASTIC STOCKINGS Knee Caps, Wristlets, and Anklets ; Abdominal Belts in Silk and Thread. FEEDING BOTTLES —Mather’s, Maw’s, Dean’s, Stocker’s, Ayrton and Saun ders’, O’Connell’s. INFANTS’ FOODS—Liebig’s, Hard’s, Neave’s, Ridge’s, Nestle’s. COD LIVER OILS—De Jongh’s, Lang ton’s, Moller’s, Foxe’s, Southall Bros. PERFUMERY—Piesse and Lubin’s, Rim mel’s, Gosncll’s, Briedenbach’s, Low’s, The Crown Perfumery Company’s HORSE AND CATTLE MEDICINES. HOMOEOPATHIC MEDICINES—LeaIh and Ross’s daily expected ex “ Wai tangi. TEETH CAREFULLY EXTRACTED. 2 CHAS. NEATE. m a w o MOORE STREET, o to d Q o H-1 m H 3 ASHBURTON. C2 General Storekeeper. SHBURTON gTORE. The Oldest Established Business in the County of Ashburton. D. WILLIAMSON AND CO., DRAPERS, GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, TEA, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS. The Best House in Town for MEN’S, BOYS’, AND YOUTHS’ READY-MADE CLOTHING. CELEBRATED BOOT AND SHOE DEPOT. 14 SANDO AND CO., QENERAL STOREKEEPERS, TOBACCONISTS, NEWS AGENTS, &c,, &c., EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Labor Registry Office. 35 Painter. J. R. CHAPMAN, JpATNTER, GLAZIER, PAPER HANGER & SIGNWRITER, Importer of Paperhangings, White Lead, Glass, &c. The trade supplied at lowert Wholesale Prices. 17 S. COLLINS & SON, pAINTERS, PAPERH ANGERS, SIGN-WRITERS, PLUMBERS, and DECORATORS, Moore-street, Ashburton. Country orders promptly attended to, and the quality of Work and Materials Guaranteed. Public Notices. WANTED KNOWN—That we are now Selling 250 Cream Laid Commercial Envelopes for 25., casli; 500 ditto, 3s. (id. cash ; and 1000 ditto, (ss. Gd., for prompt cash only. Weeks & Dixon. ‘OT ANTED —Servants out of Employ - V V ment to advertise for Situations in the “Herald” and “Guardian.” Only One Shilling, Cash, for fifteen words. Baker and Confectioner. BREAD ! BREAD ! 1 BREAD ! CONFECTIONERY and BISCUITS. EDWARD TAYLOR begs to inform the inhabitants of Ashburton and the surrounding neighborhood that lie has commenced business as Plain and Fancy Bread and Biscuit Baker, and Confec tioner in Saunders’ New Buildings, and hopes by strict attention to business, and keeping a first-class article, to merit a fair share of public patronage. BREAD—4Ib. LOAF. At the Shop ... ... s|cl. If Delivered ... ... Gd. Confectionery and Biscuits always in stock. ONE TRIAL SOLICITED. Note the Address— EDWARD TAYLOR, Bread and Biscuit Baker and Confectioner, EAST STREET, Near the Railway Station. 343a— 34 Builders. Ashburton steam saw mills sash and door MANUFACTORY. G. PARKIN, Proprietor, BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR. Moore Street, Every description of Timber and Budding Materials in Stock and supplied on most reasonable terms. Plans prepared and Estimates Given on the shortest notice. 2G Carriers. B. C. SMITH, CARRIER, ETC., Moore Street, Ashburton. 25 TH. BREWER’S Royal Mail COACH . leaves Longbeach far Ashburton (via Waterton, Ashton, Wheatstone, and Tinwald) daily, at 7 a.m., returning by the same route on arrival of 3 p.m. train from Christchurch. Parcels and orders punctually attended co. T. H. BREWER, L 95 Proprietor. ECOOKSON, Willis Street, runs the . MAIL COACH from Ashburton Railway Station to Green Street, Alford Forest, and Mount Somers, every Tuesday, and Friday, returning Wednesday and Saturday at 8 p.m. Business Notices. Advertise. If you want fto sell a Farm, to sell a Horse, to rent a Farm, to buy a Horse, to buy a House, to rent a House, to obtain Board, to sell Groceries, to sell furniture, to sell 1 lard ware, to hire a Servant, to borrow Money, If you want ( to sell Dry Goods, to sell a Carriage, to sell Real Estate, to seek a .Situation, to obtain a Servant, to engage a Salesman, to sell Millinery Good:., to soil a House or Section, to find a Strayed Animal, to find any one’s Address, to sell a piece of Furniture, to find an owner for Anything, to buy a second-hand Carriage, j to find any.hingyou have L ost, If you want Lto sell Agiicultural Implements YOU CAN DO SO, BY MAKING YOUR WANTS KNOWN IN Site Af'lilmvtou (bttitftluw, OFFICE : SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, East Street. Business Notices. BIBLES, Prayers, and Church Se rvices, Hymnals tor various churcfyes.—H. M, J ONES, Stationer, Baring j^quare. For Sale, FOR SALE, T ° non ACRES Tussock Land, in * Lots to suit purchasers. Very Liberal Terms. 74 SAUNDERS BROS. FOR SALE, 2.000 LBS. Rye-Grass SEED. 1.000 do. Red Clover do. 30 TONS POTATOES. 75 SAUNDERS BROS. FOR SALE, SINGLE SEATED BUGGY. DOUBLE do. do. And a quantity of Livery Stable keeper’s effects. 76 SAUNDERS BROS. it mam 11 «■—■■■ hum —a—a— Amusements. RACING QLUB. ANNUAL MEETING. WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19TH and 20 m. FIRST DAY. r. Handicap Hurdle Race of 40 sovs; distance 2 miles, over 8 flights of about 3ft. 6in. hurdles; nomination I sov., acceptance 2 sovs. 2. County Hurdle Race Handicap of 25 sovs. ; over 6 flights of about 3ft. 6 in. hurdles; nomination I sov., acceptance 2 sovs. ;1 f miles. District horses only. 3. Maiden Plate of 20 sovs. ; distance miles; weight for age ; entrance 2 sovs. ; district horses only, that have never won an advertised race. 4. Ashburton Cup Handicap of 50 sovs., added to a sweepstake af 5 sovs. for acceptors ; nomination 2 sovs., acceptance 2 sovs.; 2 miles. 5. Lvdies’ Purse of 25 sovs.; district horses only ; welter weights for age ; gentlemen riders, who must be members of the Ash burton Racing Club ; entrance 2 sovs.; if miles. 6. Farmers’ Plate of 10 sovs.; for horses the bona fide property of owners residing in the County of Ashburton ; no weight under 12 stone; if, miles; entrance I sov. SECOND DAY. 1. County Steeplechase of 30 sovs.; over about 2 miles of fair hunting country; weight for age; for district horses only entrance 2 sovs. 2. Racing Club Handicap of 40 sovs.; added to a sweep of 3 sovs. for acceptors; imiles ; open ; nomination 2 sovs. 3. Tradesmen's Handicap of ao sovs.; district horses only; 1 % miles; nomina tion 1 sov.; acceptance 1 sov. 4. Forced Handicap of 15 sovs.; for all winning horses at this meetiag; entrance 2 sovs.; 1% miles. 5. Consolation Handicap of 15 sovs.; for beaten horses; nomination 1 sov,; acceptance 1 sov. RULES AND REGULATIONS : Qualification fee, £2 25.; members of the Ashburton Racing Club free. No entry will be received for any of the races except on the condition that all dis* putes shall be decided by the whose decision in till cases shall bo final. County horses shall be held to inuai; horses the bona fide property of owner!* residing in the County of Ashburton pre vious to Ist September, 1879. Canterbury Jockey Club rules strictly adhered to unless otherwise specified. No protest will be entertained unless £2 2s. bo deposited, which shall be for feited should the protest, in. the opinion of the stewards, prove frivolous. All entries and nominations to be in the hands of the secretary, addressed to the Somerset Hotel, not later than 4 p.m. on October 31st. Weights to appear for first day’s handicaps on Friday, November 14th ; acceptances on Monday, November 17th, in “ Lyttelton Times,” the “Press,” and the Ashburton “Herald,” and for second day’s racing, weights will be declared at 7 p. m. on evening of Novem ber 19 ; acceptances at 9 p. m. same night. All en tries to be sealed and addressed tc to the secretary, Ashburton, enclosing entrance fees, name and age of horse, and colo’.s of the rider, .Xny jockey riding in any other than bis declared colors will be fined one sovereign. JAMES WILKIE, 4FU Hon. Sec. Public Notices SCHOOL Requisites and Artist Mate rials. H. M. JONES, Stationer, Baring Square. 473 a CiRICKEiTING Materials—Bats, Balia, ) Stumps, Knee Pads, &e., at H. M. JONES', Stationei, Baring Square,

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MEMORANDA. AUCTION SALES. To-Day. J. E. Buchanan & Co., at their Rooms, Havelock Street, 12.30. Choice Suburban Sections ; also, Furniture, &c. POST OFFICE NOTICES. Mails at the Ashburton Post Office close as follows : For Christchurch and North at 10.20 a.m. 4 p.m., and 7.30 p.m., daily. For Chertsey at 10.20 a.m daily. For Rakaia at 10.20 a.m and 4 p.m daily. For Dunedin, Tinwald Winslow, Hinds, Coldstream, Rangitata, Orari, Winchester, and Geraldine, at 10.20 a.m, daily. For Temuka. Timaru, and South at 10.20 a,m and 3 p.m daily. For Greenstreet, Ashburton Mount Somers, and Ashburton Gorge on Tuesdays and Fridays at 10.30 a.m For Ashton, Waterton, and Longbeach, at .15 jxm. daily. For Wakanui and Seafield, on Mondays and Thuisdays, 7.30 p.m. W. St. G. Douglas, Postmaster. A travelling Post Office having been estab lished on the Southern line of railway, letters bearing a late fee of 2d. may be posted at any station in the mail carriage attached to the express train, and they will be included in the mails made up in transit for offices on the main line and branches. Sydney J. Dick, Chief Postmaster. UNCLAIMED LETTERS. The following letteis from places beyond he colony were received at the Ashburtcn Post Office during the month of August, and remained unclaimed on Ist October, 1879: — Allinham, J. Charles, Richard Critchley, W. S. Deacon, William Devane, Patrick Fraher, John Griffin, Morgan Maclean (or Maclear) John Kennedy, William K'.ssane, Michael Larkin, Andrew Morrison, James Moriarty. Michael Quinlan. Mary Ryan, Thomas B. Sharp, Sames Valpy, John N. Vincent, J. Walker, Archibald Woodman, W. D. -Young, Lewis P. McAllister, Mrs Black, John Twiss, Michael W. St. G. Douglas, Postmaster. ' On the first da; jf each month a list is ex hibited at each Pc .t Office in the Colony of the addresses of all letters received from places be yond the Colony that have remaind unclaimed for one month at such Post Office; and such of these letters as remain unclaimed at the end of a further period of two months are then for warded to the Dead Letter Office, to be return ed unopened to the countries where they origi nated. Unclaimed letters originating in the Colony are not advertised, but at the end of two months are forwarded to the Dead Letter Office, Wellington, there to be opened and re turned to the writers. NOTICE. NEW POSTAL REGULATION. Letters posted within the colony having the names arid addresses of the senders printed on the address side of the envelopes, accompanied by a request that the letters be returned if not claimed within a stated period, will he return ed unopened. Provided, however, such letters shall have remained in the post office to which they may be addressed, at least ten days. COMMERCIAL. * [By Telegraph.] Ddnedin, Oct. 10. Wheat, 4s 9d to 5s ; fowls’ feed, 3s 6d to 3s 9d; milling, firm at present prices. Oats, 2s to 2s 2d. Barley, 5s to 5s fid ; feed, 3s to3s fid. Potatoes, £4.15s to £5 ; kidney seed do., £6; sound white do., £5. < Hay, £4. Chaff, £4 to £4 ss. Straw, £2 ss, Bran, £5 ss. Pollard, £5 10s. Flour, large sacks, £ll 10s to £l2. Oatmeal, £l3. Pearl parley, £26. Onions, 20s: . Cheese, Bd. Bacon, rolled, B£d. Prime fat beef, 30s to 32s fid per lOOlbs. Mutton, 2|d per lb. Messrs J. T. Ford and Co. report on the live stock market for the week ending Thursday, the 9th inst., as follows : At' the Addington Yards, on Wednes day last, 3233 sheep, 489 head of cattle, and 68 pigs were yarded. Mutton sold at about 2|d per lb., and beef at 30s per 1001 b. , The qdality was all that could be desired, and supply equal to the require ments "6f the trade. Sheep sold briskly throughout, and every line quitted. Our entries were on account of Messrs Maxwell and Mathias, Hons John Hall and Studholme, Messrs Clinton, Sinclair, Snowdon, Garr. Morland, Marshall, Carr, Henry Overton, McLeod* Keith, and others, comprising 1370 sheep, 58 head of , attle, and 59 pigs. Twenty-seven head of fat bullocks, ax Wallabi, brought from £l4 to £l7 each. A line on account of Mr Clinton sold at £6 12s 6d. A line on account of Mr Snowdon sold at £6 17s 6d each, and young stock on account of Mr Clinton at 60s each. Mr Studholme’s cross-breds sold at 16s 6d all round ; Mr Overton’s at 15s 6d all round ; the Racecourse Hill sheep at from 14s 6d to 14s 9d each; merino ewes on account of same station at 10s 6d each, and merino wethers on account of Mr McLeod at from 11s 6d to 12s each. The Hon J. Hall’s crossbreds sold at 13s 9d each, and his merino wethers at from 12s 6d to 12s 9d each, These prices are equal to our quotation of 2|d per lb. Pigs were in good demand, and sold at high rates compared to previous week’s sale. Stores of all kinds are in better demand, and will increase in value as the spring advances. At our wool and skin sale yesterday we had a full supply and the usual attendance of buyers. Crossbreds sold at from 3s 6d to 4s 2d, and merino skins went up to 4s 5d each. Fat at 2jd per lb., hides at 3d per lb., and calf skins at 4d. ASHBURTON RETAIL LIST. The Ashburton Guardian, COUNTY AGRICULTURAL & SPORTING RECORDER. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11, 1879. Our last issue, it will be remembered, appeared without our usual telegraphic re port of the House’s sitting. On inquiry we found that the mistake had been made by the operators at Blenheim, to whom is entrusted the transmission south of news by the special wires. The Telegraph De partment have tendered to us their apolo gies for the misadventure, and we are assured by them that the mistake will not occur again. The situation of affairs political is just now an interesting one. It would be affectation on the part of the most fervid supporters of the Hall Government to say that danger did not threaten it, but the hope of a return to power for any length of time is Just as distant for the Ministry who have bid adieu to office. The majority claimed by either side is so scant that a division may at any time occur and leave Government in the minority, and the Opposition are perfectly alive to this fact. Trusting to the courtesy usually extended by the House tc a new Ministry, in allow ing them time to prepare a policy and to examine the state of the affairs they are henceforth to administer, several of the supporters of the new Ministry have left Wellington, confident that an adjourn ment would take place in the usual course and that they would return in time for the trial of strength. But whosoever reckons on the observance of custom and Barlir montary usage by Sir George Grey trusts to a broken reed, and it is therefore not surprising that the Hall Ministry finds itself threatened with a no-confidence motion jiirit, at, a lime when the < ipposlthm know thorn to ho weakened hy tho absent-) oi several supporters, who wore foolish enough to believe in courtesy at the hand* of Sir George and his followers. It took the last Ministry, with a strong majority at its back, two years to -muddle up the public business to the extent to which it is now involved, and the same time t’s bring before the country the outline of measures of reform likely to meet the ap probation of the country. They expect the Ministry who succeed them to clear tho entanglement in a few hours, or rather they are afraid that the entanglement should be so far unravelled so as to let in more light upon their doings than now shines upon them. Having no wish that their maladministration should be exposed they arc in sweating haste to return to the benches from which they but a few hours ago were ejected. The Governor's speech, it will bo re membered, was remarkably reticent on tho question of finance. It did not suit the Greyito.s book to say more about financial matters than they could well help, ami the country, though fully aware that a largo delioit was all that Sir George could report, however ingeniously lie may account for it, was conveniently left, in ignorance of what financial policy the Grey Government meant to pursue. No one ever expected to find, after Sir George and his Ministers had been some time in office, that tho finance of tho colony was nourishing ; and every settler was prepared to hear of taxation u sorted to til at would cut deeply into the tax payers’ purses. Hut the part} - who con cocted the Governor’s speech had to bid for popular favor, and they had done so. Hid how ? Not by securingasound financial bottom through the medium of taxation that w>uld have placed their income in keeping with their expenditure, and enabled them to come before the House with a budget that would not have filled the people with alarm. No. It was ne cessary that their name should stand high with the mass, and so a free breakfast table was aimed at by the remission of Customs duties—a remission that has not relieved the consumer in any appreciable degree. To supply the place of those duties a fanciful land tax was imposed likely to cost more in its collection than the amount it will yield. But the work ing man has had his eyes opened to all this fanfarronado of pseudo-Liberalism, and if the Hon. John Hail can only cir cumvent his opponents, and hold his own ■ —as Sir George Grey did when ho first came into power—until a budget has been prepared, there is every likelihood that some very ugly features of the Greyite finance will bo made apparent. Some matters, not at all to the credit of Govern ment, may also bo expected when a now broom sweeps out the accumulated dust of the Native Office, and the indecent baste of the Opposition to regain power before Government have held office long enough to make a thorough overhaul of the departments can only be attributed to a desire to keep from view what it is their policy to hide. No other construction can be placed upon the conduct of men who were so loud in their “ Liberal” pro fessions to the country, in now doing their very best to stop the x j asaage into law of the very measures to pass which they were sent to Parliament. “ Liberal” wore the Greyitos in the extreme if we were to believe their own professions ; and ultra- Conservative and self-seekers of the most selfish kind were the members of the Opposition. Yet we find the first measure brought down by Mr Hall to be far more Liberal than the same measure was even hinted at by Sir George Grey ; and wo find, too, that same measure is the first to bo stone-walled by the “party of pro gress,” the liberators of the 60,000 serfs, the great Liberal party. Shearing.— Tlio lion. W. S. Peters announces that shearing will commence at Anania station on November 1. Sax Francisco Mail. —The time for closing the outward mail via San Francisco lias been extended to 10'20 a.m. to-day (Saturday). A supplementary mail (for ordinary letters only) will be despatched per express train to-day, in time to connect with the Hawca at Lyttelton. Accident to Dr. Trevor. —Dr. Trevor mot with an accident on Thursday afternoon which fortunately was not attended with any grave results. As he was proceeding homewards along Moore street his horse suddenly swerved and threw the doctor. The horse was at once caught, and his rider escaped with a slight shaking. Ashburton Volunteer Pifle Corps.— A parade of of the newly-formed Volun teer Rifle Corps took place on Thursday evening at Messrs Bullock and Co.’s grain shod, Moore-stroet east. There were upwards of GO members present. Rifles were served out, and Mr Walter Dolman acted as drill-sergeant in a most ollieicnt manner. The company was put through a course of manual and platoon drill, and promise to become a most eflicicnt body. We hope to see them sufficiently advanced to take part in the Christchurch review at Christmas. Proposed New Court House. —His Worship the Mayor does not intend to allow the question of a new Court House for Ashburton to languish for want of pub licity. Wo believe that the burgesses will have an opportunity to-day of affiix ing their signatures to a petition, asking for decent accommodation for Court busi ness in the township, and the Government will have the request forwarded them at an early date. The Mayoralty.— -As the time for the nomination of Mayor is now drawing near, we observe that candidates are taking time by the forelock. A numer ously signed request to our energetic fellow-townsman Mr Knud Sando is now in course of signature, and, judging from the number of names attached, this candi date is evidently popular with the rate payers. We have heard the names of several other likely candidates mentioned, and woidd remind them that time is on the wing, and that it is the “ early bird that linds the worm.” The As’iiiukton Cavalry Contingent. —We are informed that the Ashburton Contingent of the Canterbury Yeomanry Cavalry will have a parade some day next week. This body has not had a drill for some months, and as it is contemplated to have a monster review in Christchurch during Christmas week, it will be neces sary for our local “Sabi'ems” to polish their arms and preome their acc-mlre menus and mettlesome steeds so as to keep up the ropu’atiun of the local contingent at the metropolitan review. Im'.ntistuy.- ()u Monday next Mr Oat, 1 in, the well-known surgeon dentist, will bo in waiting at Quills’ Hotel, to attend patients. Hkx-lloost Robbeks. —For some time past tho proprietors of poultry in the borough have had to lament the mys terious disappearance of their feathered favorites, and the survival of tho fittest did not seem to obtain when they went missing. Prize Brahmas and well-con ditioned fowls seemed to make themselves scarce at a more rapid rate than those of less aristrocratic pedigree. It was re • marked at the same time that dressed poultry were being hawked about town, all ready trussed, and neatly trimmed with parsley “ fixings,” at tho low rate of half-a-crown per couple ; and at the same time eggs were becoming proportionately dearer. That sagacious officer, Sergeant Pratt, sot his wits to work, and yesterday afternoon succeeded in discovering a first dass selection of poultry at a house on the Wakanui road. The artist who had collected the selection appears to have had ideas above the retail business, for he possessed no less than three dozen of different varieties. The “ fancier” inter viewed tho resident Magistrate yesterday afternoon and was requested to again meet his Worship on Monday next, to discuss the improvement in the breed of poultry, and to settle a few points in connection with the laws of ‘‘ iiieum and tuum. ” P.M. Coukt.— Tne only case heard yes terday was one in which the distinction be tween tho terms “ cutting” and “dealing” llax on land, was the bone of contention. It appeared from the evidence that Stevens, the plaintiff, had taken a contract to cut the ilax from a marshy block of land in the Toi swamp, belonging to Mr McQuilkin. Tho plaintiff alleged that tho work was done properly, but that a large mob of cattle followed them up during the pro gress of the work to eat the flax, there being nothing else for them, and as the land was swampy and soft, the flax was trodden into the soil, and could not in consequence bo got rid of. For the de fence it was stated that it was a part of the bargain to “clear” the land so that it could be ploughed, and Mr Hewson, a farmer of 12 years’ experience, explained tho difference in the terms of “ cutting ” and “ clearing,” and the values of each description of work. The Magistrate held that the defendant should have kept his cattle away during the time the contract was in existence, so as to allow the plain tiffs to do their work efficiently, and he gave judgment for the amount claimed with costs. Cricket. —The committee of the County Cricket Club met at Quill’s Hotel on Thursday evening last, at 7.30. Present— Messrs Saunders (in the chair), Douglas, Wcstonra, Buchanan, Fooks, and Main waring. The Chairman read a letter which he had received from the Secretary of the Borougli Club, intimating that at present the members of were dis inclined ti join the As sociation, submitting as a reason"hat the Domain ground was at present unfit for use. The Chairman explained that steps had been taken towards the formation of an association, and stated that the County had been confidently led to expect the cordial co-operation of the Borough Club, and members felt a little annoyed that a different course had been adopted without first meeting the deputation appointed to consult on the matter. He was sure that no discourtesy was intended, but the pro ceedings were slightly irregular, and as the matter was one of the utmost impor tance to cricketing interests, he would that the Borough Club be again communicated with, and if possible, some arrangement made for preserving the ground granted by the Domain Board. If the junior club still persevered in its re solution, the County would be compelled to take the whole burden on its own .shoulders, and arrange with the Domain Board to protect any improvements effected. After some further remarks from different members of the Committee, Mr Buchanan proposed and Mr Fooks se conded, and it was carried unanimously— “ That the Secretary write to the Borough Club acknowledging their letter of Bth inst., and pointing out that the object of the proposed association is the conserva tion of the ground granted by the Domain Board, and asking their immediate co operation. The Honorary Secretary re ported that he had received a challenge from the Borough Club to play a match on Saturday, the 18th October. It was re solved to accept the same, and the follow ing players were selected to represent the club—Messrs T. Buchanan, Douglas, Den shire, Fooks, Field, Grant, Hodder, Main wariug, E. Saunders, S. Saunders, and Westonra ; emergencies, Messrs Bruce Crisp, Guy, Harris, and Tarawhiti! Messrs Fooks and Mainwaring undertook to supervise the preparation of a wicket for the match, and it was resolved that the team should practice together on Tuesday and Thursday next at 4.30 p.m. The usual vote to the Chairman termi nated the proceedings. Bridges in the County.— We notice that tenders are invited by the County Council for the construction of a bridge over the South Ashburton at Hood’s crossing, near Mount Somers. The Engi neer is calling for alternative tenders for two different plans, one of which is designed to utilise the iron piles imported for lengthening the Rangitata traffic bridge, and the design of this construction is identical with the plan suggested by Mr Higginson, C.E., for the lengthening of that unfortunate structure. If this is adopted it will be at once a handsome and substantial bridge, but we are inclined to think the cost will be considerably greater for this than the alternative one entirely of wood. There are 21 spans in both designs of 40 feet each, or a total length of 840 feet. The construction of a bridge over the north branch, to give the Mount Hutt district better accommodation for reaching Alford Forest, is also under consideration. Mr Butt expects to make an early start with the Taylor’s Stream bridge, and lias already commenced with the Hinds structure on Surveyor’s road. We also notice that a large quantity of heavy timber is now coming to hand for the erection of the bridge over the Ashburton river, near Bigqy s. Ih(3 piles, stringers, and other heavy pieces of the timber are of Austra lian jairah and ironbark, and is of a very superior description. Mr Benham, the contractor, will commence operations at once, and tour mouths is expected to com plete Die contract. So that cAenters used to bridge work ought not As idle for some time to come. •£Hli lit] uU^KInAN pJf?nA& ii, I 2 Butter, inferior to best lb s. 1 d. i to J. 1 d. o Eggs, dozen I o to o o Cheese, prime quality, lb o 8 to o IO Bacon, prime smoked, 1? lb o 9 to o IO Hams in cloth, lb I d to o o Flour in bags, toolb 14 6 to o 0 Oatmeal. $ 25lb 6 o to o 4 Lard, 1? lb - o 9 to o o STEAMERS LEAVE LYTTELTON AS UNDr.lt. Foe Wellington —Hawea, To-day (11th). Passengers leave Christshurch by the 5.25 p.m. train for Port. Taiaroa, on Monday. Fob Napiee and the Nobth —Hawea, as above. Wanaka, on the 18th. Fob Pobt Chalmeks —Wakatipu, To-day (ilth). Passengers by the 2.40 p. in. train from Cliristchurch to the Port. Foe Melbourne, via Bluff — Tararua, Tuesday, 14th. Passengers by the 2.40 p. m. train from Cliristchurch to the Port. Arawata, on 22nd. Foe Sydney —Per Wakatipu, as above. Fob Akaboa—Wellington, on 16th. Fob Hobabt Town—Tararua, 14th. Fob Picton, Nelson, Takanakj, and Manukau —Taiaroa, Monday, 13th. All berths to be secured at the Shipping Office. Boarding Houses. PRINCE ALBERT PRIVATE HOTEL FpHE undersigned having opened the Prince Albert Boarding House, in Wills Street, near the Railway Station, under the management of Mr. and Mrs. Lucis, begs to say he is determined to keep GOOD TABLE, and afford Comfortable Accommodation to customers at MODERATE CHARGES. THOMAS CLARK, Proprietor. 333a—27 ]VI RS. ScOTT’S IMPERIAL BOARDING HOUSE, Durham Street South, CHRISTCHURCH. Board and Lodging, 20s. Beds and Meals, Is. each. 509 a Booksellers, Stationers, &c. H. M. J ONES, Baring Square, LAW & COMMERCIAL STATIONER, BOOK AND MUSIC SELLER. Toys, Fancy Goods, Violins, Strings, Concertinas, &c. Magazines, English Papers, & Periodicals, by each Mail. Bookbinding Executed with Despatch. Business Notices. T. CHAMBERS, JgOOT AND SHOEMAKER, East Street, Ashburton. Boots and Shoes of all kinds Sewn or Pegged. Repairs Attended To. 48 SEWING Machines and other Requi sites. H. M. JONES, Stationer, Etc., Baring Square. 473 e REAPERS AND BINDERS. THE Undersigned having been ap pointed agent for the sale of McCormick’s and W. A. Wood’s Reapers and Binders, is now prepared to treat with those who wil want them for the coming season. FREDK. PAVITT, 88 East Street, Ashburton. FAMILY HOTEL, DURHAM STREET NORTH, CHRISTCHURCH. •yyT HITE PARSONS, (Late of the Royal Hotel, Lyttelton.) This Hotel is now Renovated and fitted up as a FIRST CLASS FAMILY HOTEL. 49 THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN* ADVERTISEMENTS received for the GUARDIAN up to 9 p.m. at the scale charges, afterwards at double rates for insertion over the leader. NEW ZEALAND WESLEYAN, Published Monthly. JUST ARRIVED, the “New Zealand Wesleyan ” for October. Price 6d, Sold at the Herald Office, East Street. WEEKS AND DIXON, Agents, (Hutsral Merchants OBR AND 00., ASHBURTON AND RAKAIA. BANKRUPT ESTATE HOOPER, AITKEN & Co. £5,345 10s. 4d. ORR AND Co., JJAYING Purchased the Whole of the above Stock from the Trustees, will offer it for SALE on At the Premises Lately occupied by J. H. THE GOODS ARE ALL QUITE NEW AND IN SPLENDID CONDI TION, AND WILL BE SOLD AT Less Than Half Price FOR CASH. COME AT ONCE, AND Secure Bargains COME EARLY, OF SATURDAY, PASS AND Co. ON SATURDAY, ORE AND CO., IMPORTERS, ASHBURTON AND RAKAIA. General Merchants. T. R. H ODDER AND Company, GENERAL MERCHANTS, DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, AND STOREKEEPERS, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, (Opposite Railway Station.) NEW SPRING AND SUMMER STOCK JUST RECEIVED. DRAPERY, MILINERY, HATS, CLOTHING, BOOTS, SHOES, Ac., Ac., ESPECIAL attention has been given to this Department in selecting the NEW STYLES in COSTUMES and DRESS MATERIALS. All the fashionable styles of Ladies Hats and Bonnots (trimmed and un trimmed), Trimmings, Fishus, Mantles, Capes, Ribbons, Hosiery, Gloves, Sunshades, and Underclothing. MILINERY AND DRESSMAKING ON THE PREMISES, By Most Competent Hands. Carpets, Druggctts, Scotch, and Manchester Goods. T. R. HOLDER & COMPANY’S CLOTHING & MERCERY DEPART MENT. Boys’ Youths’ and Men’s Summeii Suits, Imported and Victorian make. DUST COATS, Alpacca ami Silk, HATS, New Felts, Helmets (in Rusk, Leg horn, Tweed, and China Peth) SCARFS, Ties, Collars, Gloves, Umbrellas etc., etc. TWEEDS, Scotch, Yorkshire, and Colonial, T. R. HODDER & COMPANY’S BOOT AND SHOE STORE. Childrens’, Boys’, and Girls’ Boots, Shoes, and Slippers, Ladies’ and Gentlemen’s Boots, Shoes, and SlippeFvS, In every variety, Colonial and Imported, from the best houses, and sold at the smallest possible profit. T. R. Hodder & Company GROCERIES, OILMEN’S STORES, AND PROVISION DEPARTMENT. New Season’s Teas, Finest Sugars, Soaps, Candles, Ac., Ac. T. R. H. &Co. acknow ledge the great success attending their introduction of the the Small Profits and Quick Return Busi ness, and mould State it is their intention to continue Selling the Very Best Class of Goods in every department, at the At the Smallest Possible Profit. CASH PRICE LISTS FURNISHED ON APPLICA TION. T. R. Hodder and Company, IRONMONGERY, FURNISHING, AND HARDWARE, Of Every Description, for Building and Furnishing purposes. Produce Bought For Cash, or Taken in Exchange. ORDERS from ANY PART OF THE PROVINCE, Carefully and promptly attended to. DELIVERY OF GOODS DAILY IN TOWN. T. R. HODDER AND Company, GENERAL MERCHANTS EAST STREET, ASHBURTON (Opposite the Railway Station,) Public Notices, TQ SHEARERS. HEARING will Commence at Anama Station on the Ist November. 87 W. S. PETER. UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. IT HE a. hove Board have appointed Mr. G. F. P. Leach as the Valuator for tlie District for the Year LSBO. CHARLES REED, 8(] Chairman of the Board. WAKANUI SCHOOL. WANTED, a SCHOOLMISTRESS for the Wakanni School. Salary, as per Government scale. Duties to com mence at once. Applications, with testi monials, to he sent in to the undersigned not later than the 17 th hist. A. G. EARLE, 78 Chairman School Committee. SADDLE MARE LOST. LOST, from Tinwald, on Sunday, the 28th September, a Light Bay Saddle MARE, aged ; shod all round. Any one giving information of her whereabouts, or bringing the same to Mr. Francis Shearer, Millwright, Tinwald, will re ceive TEN SHILLINGS Reward ; and any one detaining the same after this date will be prosecuted. WILLIAM BANKS, 81 Hinds Forks. LOWER ASHBURTON ROAD DIS TRICT. PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that it is the intention of the Lower Ashburton Road Board, at a Special Meeting to be held at the Wuterton Library, on Tuesday, the 2Wb instant, to strike a General Rate of One Shieling in the £ on the rateable value of all the pro perty situated within the said District, for the Year ending 31st March, 1880, pay able in one sum on and after Monday, the 10th of November, 1879, and that the Rate Book is now open for inspection at Mr. Escott’s Store, Tinwald. IV. CUTHBERT, Clerk. Tinwald, 6th October, 1879. 68 Business Announcements. FARMERS!FARMERS!FARMERS! R. McKERROW & Co. ARE Cash Purchasers of Wool, Grain, and all kinds of Farm Produce, and are also prepared to make Liberal GASH ADVANCES on the above placed in their hands either for sale or shipment to the English or Colonial Markets. A Large Stock of Corn Sacks, Wool Packs, Ac., for Sale, at lowest current prices. R. McKERROW & CO., GRAIN MERCHANTS, RAKAIA. 60 Seedsmen. SEALY BROS., Seedsmen and nurserymen. East Street, ASHBURTON. Farm, Garden, and Flower Seeds and Garden Requisites of every descrip tion at Lowest Rates. Nursery —Moore Street. 43

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RESIDENT MAGISTRATE'S COURT. ASHBURTON. Friday, October 10, ISTO. Before Mr. Frank Guinness, R.M. civil CASE. Stevens and others versus McQuilkin. Claim £35 10s., balance due on a contract for clearing flax. Mr. Branson for plaintiffs ; Mr. Crisp for defendant. Mr. Branson said the case was that the plaintiffs had engaged to cut the flax on 70 acres at Longbeach, they were subsequently told that they must burn the flax, and objected to do so unless a number of cattle being depastured were removed, as treading the flax into the ground, which was of a swampy nature. William Stevens, deposed that he had contracted with Henry Whi tty, manager for McQuilkin, to cut 70 acres of flax, and agreed to do it for 13s. per acre. He believed he had only to cut,andnot toclear the land. Had no partners when he en tered into the contract, but took Brooker and others in as mates subsequently. Started work on May 18th, and about 4 or 5 days afterwards Whitty called their attention to the fact that they were not burning the flax. They undertook to bum it provided the cattle were removed. About a third of the section was very swampy. There were about 300 head of cattle on the land. The cattle followed them about so as to get something to eat, and strewed the flax about and trod it into the ground. Asked Whitty fre quently to remove the cattle, but they were still allowed to wander. Had burned some of the flax, the rest was so trodden into the ground that it would not bum. Made application for payment, but had only received £lO on account. Cross-examined by Mr, Crisp—When I took the contract nothing was said about clearing the ground. Noticed the cattle the first day we started. Was told by Mr Whitty that we could rake the flax in heaps instead of burning. Could not rake it, as it was so trodden in. John Curry and two other witnesses corroborated Stevens’ evidence. For the defence, Henry Whitty deposed that as manager for Mr McQuilkin, he contracted with Stevens to have 70 acres of flax land cleared. Did not tell them at the time for what purpose it was to be cleared, but did so afterwards, when wit ness said that they would have to bum the flax, as the land was to be ploughed in about six weeks. The land could not be ploughed owing to the flax encumbering it. The cutting was not well done, and / will have to be done again. They may have asked witness to remove the cattle, but he didn’t remember. They raked about 15 acres and burnt one acre. Extra men have to be employed to keep the plough clear. John McQuilkin saw the men on the ground. He thought that they then had all the flax cut, the weather was very wet, and he told them he wanted the land cleared, and would let the lake the flax into rows instead of burning itlfond would afterwards bum it himjgfif' 'Vhey only raked a small strip oijfiry land, about 10 acres. Have had to employ other men to do the work. The cutting was badly done. It will cost now as much to clear the land as if it had not been touched. By Mr Branson —Noticed that some of the flax had been trodden in. There were less than 200 cattle on the land. Did not think they could get on to the swampy land. Arthur Hewson, fanner, knew McQuil kin’s land, Had seen the work done by the plaintiffs. It was very inefficiently done, as only the standing flax had been cut. It could not be raked, as a lot was not cut. It would cost 13s per acre now to clear the land properly. The price for cutting alone is about 8s 6d per acre. Clearing flax means making the land fit for ploughing. By Mr Branson—Have had offers to cut and stack flax at 8s 6d, and knew of three cases where it had been done at that figure in the neighborhood. John Smith, who described himself as a flax-cutter, was called to give rebutting evidence, and said he had received 10s per acre for cutting on easier land. He thought 13s a low price for clearing on McQuilkin’s land. The Magistrate, in giving judgment, said there had been two contracts. The evidence for the defence showed the work had not been completed. It • was suf ficiently proved that defendant had allowed his cattle to tread the flax in, and thus do the plaintiffs an injury. As to the man ner in which the work had been done, if not in so complete a manner as it might have been, the small quantity of flax left uncut would not affect the working of the land to any extent. He would give judg ment for plaintifis with costs, and recom mended that all contracts should be in writing, to save litigation, police CASE. After the adjournment, James Moore was charged with stealing 30 fowls, valued at £4, from the residence of James Perham, Burnett street, and a second charge of stealing 14 fowls from James Hefford, Tancred street. Sergeant Pratt asked for a remand, to enable him Obtain evidence as to the ownership of the poultry, as well as further evidence as to other thefts. The prisoner admitted hav ing committed the thefts he was charged with. He was remanded till Monday next. RESIDENT MAGISTRATE’S COURT. * SOUTH RAKAIA. Thubsday, October 9. Before Mr. Frank Guinness, R.M. breach of the licensing ACT. —POLICE V. WILLIAM MORTON. The defendant was charged with un lawfully selling alcoholic liquors. In spector Pender conducted the case on behalf of the prosecution, and Mr C. W. Purnell appeared for the defendant. Mr Purnell made a preliminary objection, and asked for a dismissal, on the ground that one summons had been issued for three separate offences, viz., for selling two half-giH s of brandy, two of rum, and two of whisky, and he contended that three distinct charges should have been jnade. Moreover, the names of the in dividuals to whom the liquor had been puppliod should have been specified. His Worship considered it necessary for a name to be stated, and the names of (jtoprge Wheeler and Edwin Russel were then uwertod a» ptmwi fa whom liquor Philip Thorean, swqni, deposed that he was a constable stationed at Rakaja, The alleged sale of liquor had taken place at Mitcham, in the Ashburton Licensing District. When witness delivered the summons to defendant he asked him to read it to him. Defendant then said, “ I must admit that I supplied these drinks. It is Mr Passmore who is doing the mis chief. If lam fined more than £5 I will not be able to pay it.” Defendant has no licence to sell alcoholic drinks. By Mr Purnell : I did not caution the defendant when I delivered the summons. I have received instructions not to caution, but to allow prisoners to say what they liked. Edwin Russell stated he was a laborer, employed by Mr Passmore. He knew George Wheeler as a ploughman in the same employ. Recollected going to de defendant’s house on a Sunday afternoon, about three weeks ago. Went to see a friend named Lane. I met him at Mor ton’s, house. Morton was present at the time. I had some tea and rum. I had rum three times, perhaps a winoglassful each time. I think Wheeler had some too. Morton shouted twice and Lane once. Witness did not pay for any. There were five present. Defendant first asked us to have a nip. A bottle of rum was placed on the table by defendant, and vve helped ourselves. We had pudding next, with some tea. Lane asked us whether we would have another nip, and we had one of rum. Did not see Lane pay any money, or any money pass. About half an hour aftewards defendant asked us to have one more before we left, but I did not see it paid for. That was all we had, and we then went home. I was sober. We paid Is Cd for our pud ding and tea. I believe Wheeler paid for his also, but don’t know how much. I had had my dinner about an hour and a half before I went to defendant’s. Have not spoken to Morton since I was there. Will swear I did not tell Mr Passmore or Mr Wright that I had paid for the drinks. George Wheeler, sworn, deposed that he was a ploughman, employed by Mr Passmore. Recollected going to Morton’s in company with Russell on a Sunday to see Lane. Russell and myself had a glass of beer each. I shouted. [The witness was here cautioned that he would he com mitted for contempt of Court for the manner in which he was giving his evi dence.] I paid defendant one shilling for the first shout. I paid for about eight drinks. Three other men were present at the time. I spent 9s altogether. Did not see any other person pay for drinks. I became slightly inebriated. I must have paid for the drinks. Ido not know if Russell and Lane were present or not. I was not drunk when I changed a pound. I lent Lane 5s out of the change, and paid 4s to defendant. I had something to eat. I do not think I paid the 4s for that. Was at defendant’s house about two hours and a half. There were six of us altogether. William Morton, sworn : I am a laborer keeping a hoarding-housc at Mitcham. Remembered Sunday, the 21st September. Russell and Wheeler came to my house that afternoon. Have seen them passing with drays on several occasions. They had a meal at my house, and Wheeler owed me at the time about 3s for meals. The remains of the dinner were on the table when Russell and Wheeler came in, and they had some pudding and tea. They did not pay me any money for liquor. I had some beer and rum in the house, and I said, “ Well, this is the first time I have been squared up with since I have been on the line, and I will shout.” I put a bottle of rum before them, and told them to help themselves. 18 men were boarding in my house, and I invited all to drink. Another bottle was pro duced by some one, but I don’t know who. Wheeler had the same as the others. Cross-examined by Mr Pender : I do not know what was in the second bottle. I swear it was not mine. I bought two gallons of rum and filled it into bottles. I bought the spirits from Mutter at Barr Hill. I paid 21s a gallon for it. I also got two gallons from Montgomery and Co. about two months ago. I have not had 10 gallons of spirits within the past two months, nor have I got 20 gallons from any place during the past month. Wheeler paid me a pound after the first drink, and before he had the pudding. When Wheeler and Russell came in they asked for drink. I brought the bottle out and gave it to Lane, and told them to help themselves. Except Lane, all the other boarders were at the table. Cannot say how long it was after they came in that they had their meals. Russell asked for some pudding. He owed me pre viously for meals ; that was why I charged him Is Gd. By Mr Purnell : My boarders are generally laborers working on the rail way. I was busy when they came in. A man said, “Bill, give us a couple of drinks.” I might have had a couple of nips myself at the same time. James Collins said he was inspector of works on the Alford Forest railway. Had lodged with Morton three weeks up to about a month ago. Had seen defendant give men drinks, but not take payment for them. The Magistrate summed up the evi dence, and dismissed the case. CIVIL CASES. Laurie v. Symons.-—Nonsuited. Lake v. Passmore —Claim £l7 9s. Mr Purnell for plaintiff; Mr Ireland for de defendant. Judgment for £l4 19s, and costs. Dowding v. Doherty—Claim £lB. Ad journed till next Court-day. lunacy. Thomas Neelan, charged with lunacy from drink, was remanded to the Lyttel ton gaol for eight days for medical treatment. UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD The usual monthly meeting of this Board was held on Tuesday. Present— Messrs. Charles Reed (chairman), McLean, Sargeant, and Stitt. The Surveyors’ report was read. It re ferred to various public works in progress. It was intimated that Scott and Ross had finished their contract for forming Black’s road ; that from £BO to £IOO would be required for the works referred to in Messrs. Chisolm Bros. ’ letter, and that to repair the damages done to the Hinds roads by floods, about £IOO would be re quired. The report was received. RIVER PROTECTIVE WORKS. A letter was road from the chairman of the County Council enclosing a report of the Engineer for the County and overseer for the Board in reference to flood damages along the course of the river. The report stated that the encroachment on the banks of the river was chiefly due to an altera tion in the channel at Mr. Joseph Good’s, and suggested that for the protection of the river banks and adjacent roads, em bankments of gorse and stones should be made at various points, and the silt scooped out where necessary in order to restore the river to its old channel. The report also pointed out that the employ ment by a Board of River Conservators, of a small labor gang to effect repairs at times of floods, would do away with a great deal of damage and subsequent ex pense. It was estimated that the works indicated would cost £450, and the money it was submitted might be raised by the ratepayers interested, subsidised by the Road Board and County Council. After considerable discussion, it was resolved that the overseer should be requested to see Mr. Walker and arrange far a meeting of the ratepayers of the Forks Ward, to be held at the local school-house some day next week. BRIDGE OVER NORTH ASHBURTON. A letter was read from the County Council re bridge over the North Ashbur ton, enclosing engineers’ report in re ference to the bridge in question. It was considered that the site selected for this bridge being about a mile distant from the crossing where it was originally re quested the bridge should bo made, the work was actually a different one from that requested by the ratepayers alto gether. The chairman, however, pointed out that it was too late to take any action, and that the onlv thing they could do was to endeavour to get good approaches to the site now chosen. The letter was re ceived. TENDERS. The tender of Thomas Bulger for keep ing road in repair for twelve months for £IOO was accepted, and it was resolved that Robert Bingham should he employed as day labourer under the overseer, when necessary. The tender of W. C. D. Fraser for supplying metal at Is. per yard for twelve months, was accepted. That of Richard Clark, for keeping roads in re pair at £2 per week, was also accepted. BRIDGES. A letter was read from the County Council enclosing report on the River Protective Works, and explaining the clauses of the Act relating to rating powers in connection with such works. From the same, in reply to the petition of ratepayers re site ot bridge near Digby’s, and explaining that the Council, in selecting the site adopted, were guided by the report of their engineer, and that the contract was signed before they were made aware that the ratepayers were dis satisfied. CORRESPONDENCE. From William Nicholson, intimating that he was prepared to transfer two acres of land purchased by the Board fora gravel pit on payment of the balance due. It was resolved to communicate with the Board’s solicitors, so as to have the neces sary conveyance made. From the County Council, asking the Board to appoint Mr Loach, County Valuator, as valuator for the Board for 1880. The appointment was made, and ordered to be advertised. From J ohn Boyle, asking permission to remove 200 yards of shingle from the river for making a road. Resolved to reply that the specifications of contract prohibited the use of river-bed shingle. From Mr Mossman, relative to the Board taking over certain roads in Tin wald, and urging that they should be taken over without being shingled, or that the Board should contribute towards the cost of shingling. Resolved to reply that the Board could only expend money on main thoroughfares. From W. C. D. Fraser, offering to take the reserve now leased by Mr Bennison for one or two years, at the rental of 20s per acre. The offer was accepted. From Messrs Weeks and Dixon, asking a share of the Board’s advertising for the “Ashburton Guardian.” The request was granted. From the reporter of the Ashburton “ Mail,” offering to supply the Board with a copy of that paper free. The Board thanked that gentleman for his very liberal offer. From Mr John Carter, forwarding tracing of divisions of roads at Maronan Station. Resolved That a Committee of Mr McLean and the Overseer see Mr Carter in reference to the Tinwald and Maronan road, and that a ford be made at a portion of the road not to exceed £7.. Resolved —That Mr Sargeant and the Overseer examine a portion of the old Timaru road, with the view to having it repaired. Should the repairs necessary exceed £lO, the work to be tendered for. Resolved —That all tenders be adver tised for two weeks, and that the Overseer name two days in each week to be at the office to give information to intending tenderers. Resolved—That Mr Robert Miller be offered 5s extra per chain in his contract for forming the road full width. Resolved —That the rents of the Road Board cottages be collected, and a balance sheet be made out by the Clerk. Resolved—That the Overseer be in structed to invito tenders from Messrs Nide, Nelens, and Bingham, to cut a drain at Nicholas’ Cutting, to carry the water off the Alford Forest Road. Resolved —That Robert Bingham be employed by the Overseer when required. Tenders wore then opened, and as Robert Wake failed to take up his con tract, No. 37, the next tender of Mr Jas. Gardiner, at £22, was accepted. The following tenders were also accepted : 43, William Fraser ; 44, Thomas Bulger. Accounts were passed for payment, and sia Board adjourned. MOUNT HUTT ROAD BOARD. The usual monthly meeting of the Mount li utt Hoad Board was hold at Cor war, on Thursday, Oct. !). Present—Messrs. Chapman (chairman), McMillan, Alington and Pannctt. Ten lers were received and accepted for the following works : Xo. JO. Cairnhrae, from Backtrack houndary—Brown and Dick, Os lid per chain. Xo. 14. Lyndhurst to boundary, about 31 miles of forming—Brown and Dick, (is 9d per chain. Xo. 12. Winehmore to Thomson’s Track, about 1 mile of forming 8. Brown, 7s 4d per chain. Xo. 13. Forming from Urrall to Backtrack, about 4 miles—Patrick Collins, Gs 7d per chain. Xo. 14. Forming Barr Hill from main road to cutting, about 30 chains— K. Babbage, os 9d per chain. Xo. 15. Forming from main road to section 23G31 —11. Babbage, 5s 9d per chain. Xo. 19, Shingling from store to boun dary line—Cooper Bros., IHd per yard. No. 17. Forming and cutting road from Blackford to Cascade, about 10 miles—H. Patton, £342 10s. No. 18. Repairing road from Patton’s to Harkctt’s shop, full width — Cooper Bros., 4s (id per chain. The overseer slated that he had inter viewed the Chief Surveyor respecting the road from Blackford to Cascade Glen, and the road had been reserved and marked off the public map. CO it DESPONDENCE. From Mr. J ohn Grigg, respecting the proposed site for the Road Board ollice at Methven. The Chairman stated that Mr. Grigg had referred him to Mr. Webster who was surveying the township, and it appeared that the first offer of a site of five acres on the West Coast road had boon withdrawn, and another offered instead on the Alford Forest road. Ho (the chairman) had de cided not to accept the offer, as the latter site was not so central as the one first offered. After some discussion, it was resolved that the Chairman write to Mr. Grigg asking him to adhere to his original offer. deputation. Messrs. D. Cameron and McFarlane waited upon the Board as a deputation from the Mount Somers Road Board res pecting the proportion of the cost of the proposed bridge over the North Ashburton river. Mr. Cameron pointed out that the Mount Hutt ratepayers would gain an equal if not a greater advantage from the construction of this bridge than the resi dents in the Mount Somers district would ; and as the County Council had consented to pay half the cost, the Mount Somers Board were willing to pay one-fourth, and he considered that the Mount Hutt Road Board would he justly entitled to contri bute the other fourth share. The estimated cost of the work would be somewhere about £3OOO. Mr. McFarlane gave the Board some data respecting the river at the site of the proposed bridge, and said that the Mount Hutt ratepayers would undoubtedly lie the greatest gainers by its erection. The ford was now very dangerous, and several accidents had occurred lately. Even when the railway line was completed to Alford Forest, a largo amount of dray traflic would still be carried over the bridge. Mr. Cameron also drew the attention of the Board to the necessity of forming the boundary road between the districts, and to the necessity of acquiring a right of road between Cameron’s and Methven. The Board decided to join with other Boards in forming all roads on their boun dary, and considered that they would be justified in contributing their share of the cost of the bridge over the north branch of the Ashburton. The pay-sheet was passed for payment, and the Board adjourned. THE POLITICAL SITUATION. [liY TELEGRAPH.] (from our own correspondent.) Wellington, Oct. 9. Parties are about equally balanced, and there is no sign of a well supported Government from either side, when it comes to a question of purchasing Mr. Vincent Pyke. You need have no doubt as to which party will bid highest, or which will make the freest use of a live million loan to purchase block votes with promises. Every day shows more clearly that the scramble for borrowed money has de moralised the House so completely that honest Government is impossible until that corrupting element is removed either by the cessation of loans or by the adoption of some different tribunal to decide on the expenditure on public works. It is greatly to he desired that the Hall Ministry will remain in oflico at least long enough to give the colony and its creditors a reliable statement of the present de plorable position of our finance, as unless they do, there is not the slightest chance of the naked truth being made known, or the necessary painful and unpopular mea sures adopted to make both ends meet. A very ugly state of things, too, I am sure, is to be discovered in the Native Department, as soon as an honest Minister has time to investigate it. October 10. Major Atkinson will make a financial statement on Tuesday next, in which the colony will hear some unwelcome truths as to the position in winch the Grey Go vernment has left the Treasury, and the extent to which it has increased expendi ture, and altogether shirked the duty of providing for it by unpopular taxes. The 'Triennial Parliament Dill prepared by the “ Liberal ” Government "was not to have affected the present Parliament, so that it would piohably have had no practical effect for the next eight years. So much for Groyism. The present Go vernment will alter the Dill so as to give it effect on the present Parliament, thereby showing that they will practice, anti not merely preach, Liberalism. Friday, 8.20 p.m. The Opposition have commenced their field-day by stonewalling the Triennial Parliaments Dill, Mr Sheehan having pro posed the adjournment of the House, which has been talked over all the after noon and evening. The new Premier and the Treasurer have both spoken in a panner that points to something very dark that has to onnm out, and in a manner, too, that should load the late Government to insist upon their accusers having ample time and opportunity to prove or withdraw their statements. But instead of that they are descending to every low trick to immediately recover their foifeited seats. 7 ELIiGRA PHIL. EUROPEAN. (/Av/Av ’.r 7\7,grams.) London, Oct. 0, Australian Wheat, 575. London, Oct. 7. At a Cabinet Council held yesterday, it is believed that the question of the re assembling of Parliament was discussed. The “’Times” deprecates the action as being uncalled for. Arrived—Westland, Beatrice, and Sov ereign. The iron trade is excited and there has been a great advance in tin and copper. Bkkdin, Oct. 8. The elections to the Prussian Parlia ment have resulted in the return of a majority of the Conservative candidates. Madrid, Oct. 9. Spanish reinforcements have landed at Cuba. London, October G. The total quantity of wheal; afloat for Groat Britain is 1 ,CG(),000 quarters. Best Australian mutton tallow, 35s pur cwt. The Bacchante has arrived at Gihralter. The race for the Czarewitch was won by Chippengate, Westbouruo second, and Dresden third. St. Peters in -do, Oct. 0. A secret printing press has been dis covered, and several arrests made. Bom ray, Oct. 7. According to authentic information the Resident and stall' have left Manda lay. (Argus S/vn'al. ) London, Oct. G. The damage caused by the slight colli sion between the Achilles and the Alex andra, ironclads, has been repaired. The Italian press warmly welcomed Mr Gladstone in Italy. The Spanish Premier advises an alli ance with Austria. The Crown Prince of Germany pro ceeds to Italy on a political mission. The Russian journals are again war like, and speak of war with Germany, Austria, and England as inevitable. Russia has increased her Navy in the Pacific by one ironclad, while four clippers are available as privateers. AUSTRALIAN. ( SjVcitll.) Sydney, Oct. 9. The manager and accountant of the Commercial Bank Lithgow have been arrested on a charge of embezzlement. A clerk in the Colonial Bank lias also been arrested on a similar charge. Melbourne, Oct. 0. A Conference of Farmers’ Unions inter vied the Government, asking for the re moval of all duties on agricultural imple ments and produce. Sir B. O’Lougliliu agreed to consult Mr Berry, who is still unwell. Some members of the Conference consider that, in the event of a refusal, they should unanimously petition the Legislative Council to reject the tariff. (Special to the Association.) Melbourne, Oct. 8, Ten thousand bushels of Victorian wheat have been sold to local millers at Gs Oid. Advices by the mail state that business prospects are much more cheerful. ( Reuter's) Sydney, Oct. 9. The Trades Unions have carried resolu tions condemning the continuance of assisted immigration. Brisbane, Oct. 9. Government have resolved to resume assisted immigration. INTERPROVINCIAL. Auckland, Oct. 10. Mr James McKay is now in Auckland awaiting instructions from Government respecting native affairs. Thomas It. Hedley, a recent arrival from Wellington, has been arrested on a charge of obtaining money under false pre tences from Nehemiah Guthridge, and re manded to Wellington. Henry Watts, the buy of 15, who attempted rape on a child, got four months’ hard labor. Five of the remainder of the crew of the Minister of Marine have determined not to go to sea in her. Auckland, Oct. 9. At the Government experimental test target matches, Lieut. Skinner, gained the Ist prize, and Vol. Hazard 2nd. A. M. Pemberton, on a charge of embezzling £l2 12s, the property of Atkinson and Horton, was remanded. Henry Watts, aged 14, has been ar rested for attempted rape on a girl under !0. At the criminal session, Herman Hill Meirs, for wounding, was sentenced to two years. It is rumoured that Captain Murphy, of the Minister of Marine, intends applying for the surrender of the seamen in gaol and putting them on board. MrM'Donald, R.M., in reference thereto expressed his inability to do anything in the matte]', but referred the captain to the Collector of Customs, who might possibly give effect to the petition that the seamen might not be surrendered, owing to serious conse quences that might he apprehended to follow on the high seas. The Collector siiid he would grant a discharge to any seaman who would swear that his life was in danger at the hands of the captain. A Justice of the Peace has proceeded to see Judge Gillies, and the Government will l>e appealed to to interpose. Meanwhile the ship is making ready for sea. Gisuounh, Oct. 9. Mr. W. L. Rocs has served writs on Mr. George Lawrence and Mr. Robert Cooper for maliciously publishing that he had drawn a cheque for £SO on a Bank in which he had no account, with intent to deceive, and had obtained money under false pretences. Damages are laid at £IOOO. He has also issued writs on Messrs J, S. M'Farlane, Lawrence, and E. F. Ward, juih, that they did wickedly, falsely and maliciously ooiispive, without reasonable cause, to prosecute him con cerning the cheque, and that through those proceedings he had been injured in repu tation. Damages are laid at £3OOO. Mr. Rees has also served a writ for libel against the “ Evening Herald ” for publishing an article about a fortnight ago. Damages are laid at £2500. Napier, Oct. 0. The libel actions raised by Major Mair and Mr. Searanoke, against the “Hawke’s Bay Herald ” have been amicably settled, through Messrs. Bailer and Lewis, the plaintiff’s solicitors. The “Herald” publishes a full retraction and apology, and pays £SO into Court, and all costs in each case. The “Herald ” also extends the apology to Major Jackson. The “Telegraph” has., in a similar manner stopped the libel action raised against it by Mr. Rees, by apologising and paying £IOO to the Hospital, and costs. Shearing is now progressing rapidly, the weather being favourable after a spell of cold and frost. Wellinoton, Oct. 0. Mr Cox, the Government geologist, has forwarded to the Colonial Secretary a report on the Wairarapa quartz reefs. It states that there arc several outcrops of quartz, but no gold is visible. A couple of specimens taken from Brandon’s reef, when assayed, yielded 14 dwts. 1 gr., and 12 dwts. 1 grain to the ton respectively. On,arts taken from neighboring reefs gave 4 dwts. to the ton. Timber and water are abundant. The locality is readily accessible, and the quartz is not difficult to work. At the Supreme Court, yesterday, the Grand Jury threw out the hill against Flexman, Ward, and others for an alleged riot at Gisborne, and brought down a presentment that the action of the justices at Gisborne in sending such paltry cases to Wellington was most reprehensible. II is Honor promised to forward the pre sentment to the Colonial Secretary, and remarked that if he found that he had power, ho would disallow the expenses of the prosecution. This morning, W. Mathoson, for lar ceny from Barrett’s Hotel, was sentenced r.o six months’ penal servitude. Abraham Walmsley, for burglary, pleaded guilty, and was remanded for sentence. John Joseph Walsh, for larceny, was acquitted ; three other charges will be preferred against him. The new Ministers took their places in the Government offices this morning. The Union Company’s new steamer Rotomahana made a trip round the har bour this afternoon with about 700 guests on board, including Lady Robinson and the members of the Legislature. The trip was very pleasant, and the steamer averaged fourteen knots. At a special meeting of the Licensed Victuallers’ Association to-day, a sub-com mittee was appointed to take the whole question of the trade’s position and the licensing system into consideration ; and it was resolved that delegates from all other Associations should be asked to at tend a conference here, beginning on Oct. 23, to frame resolutions and wait on the Government as a deputation with their suggestions. Much earnestness was shown by the meeting, and a hope was strongly expressed that the grievances of the trade would ho redressed and its general status raised. Hokitika, Oct. 9. The Claud Hamilton took away nearly 7000ozs. of gold, the px’oduce of this dis trict. Dunedin, Oct. 9. At the criminal sessions to-day, James Smith, convicted of the manslaughter of his wife, was sentenced to two years’ hard labour. LATEST. LATEST FROM EUROPE. ( Reuters Telegrams.) London, Oct. 8. The subscriptions for uhe Tasmanian Loan amount to £600,000, at 102 to 103;/. Sir Stafford Northcote, in a speech at Dublin, stated that the Cabul massacres necessitated an adherence to the present policy that England alone should dominate in the Ameer’s foreign relations. Sir Stafford denied that there was any diffi culty with the finance, and deprecated the agitation in Ireland. The Board of Trade returns for Sep tember show a decided improvement. Vienna, Oct. 8. The Hungarian Legislature has been opened by the Emperor, who, in his speech, stated that foreign relations with the Austria-Hungarian Empire were friendly. Bombay, Oct. 8. A reconnoitring force under General Ee orts was attacked by large masses of the hostile Afghan tribes, who endeavored to surround "them. The British attack ing column cleaved the heights with a loss to their own side of 85, while the enemy suffered heavily London, Oct. 9. Afghanstan intelligence states that after defeating the Afghans between Jellalabad and Cabnl, General Roberts continued his march upon Cabul, which hejexpects will fall without serious resist ance. '1 he General is sanguine of securing British ascendency. The Ameer watched the battle and con gratulated General Heberts on his brilliant victory, which, it is considered, will crush the rebellion. It was feared that the rebels had entrenched themselves in the citadel of Cabul, where it was likely that great difficulty would be experienced in dislodging them. It is believed that the defeat sustained at the hands of General Roberts will have the effect of removing any necessity for a struggle with the rebels at the capital. The Times ” says that the outcome of Sir Michael Hicks Beach’s contention with Mr. Berry is a drawn battle, likely to be renewed unless the Victorian people interfere. Fears are entertained that Mr. Berry’s .precipitate mode of dealing with the questions demanding self-control and calmness is dangerous to the colony. The paper recommends moderation, and trusts the colony will be preserved from the ill-advised violence of an angry petty press. AUSTRALIAN. MmvuouiiNn, Oct. 10. A daughter of Governor Bowen has been married to a son of William Wil liams, a member of the Victorian Legisla tive Council. A strong agitation exists in favor of a reprieve for fawrsnce, the murderer, A crowded meeting at the Town Hall ap 3 pointed a deputation to wait on the Go venior. A lengthy discussion is taking place in the Assembly on the subject. The press is favorable to a reprieve. The Legislative Council are sitting in Committee on Sir C. Sladen’s Reform Bill. SYDNEY, Oct. 10. The Trades Union Congress have passed resolutions against Chinese immi gration. A rri ved - ma. Sailed—City of Sydney. INTERPROVINCIAL. Per our Special Wire. Wellinoton, Oct. 10. At tire Supreme Court Abraham Walmsley, for housebreaking, was sen tenced to (> months’ imprisonment. Cor nelius Fisher, for sheep stealing, was acquitted. The charge of riot and forcible entry by natives on land at Gisborne has been postponed until Monday, owing to the absence of counsel for the defence. The City of New York, with the out ward Loudon mails of the 11th Septem ber, left San Francisco on 21th September. The Zoalandia, with the homeward New Zealand mails of Kith September, arrived at Kan Francisco on the Bth inst.—-one dav in advance of the contract date. Nelson, Oct. 10, Capt. Ilctfer, who for the past two or three years has been superintendent of the lunatic asylum, fell down dead this morning, it is supposed from heart disease. Capt. Heffer was commander of the ship Maori. Christchurch, Oct. 9. A telegram was published in Christ church this morning, stating that Judge Johnston will try Waters on Monday. This is incorrect, as he will be occupied with a Christchurch case on that day. Arrived—Oreti, from Wellington. Timaku, Oct. 10. The Harbor Board resolved to-day, to call for tenders for .additional 350 ft. of the breakwater in solid work. The tender of Findlay and Co., of Dunedin, for 1000 tons cement has been accepted at £4 15s. 4d. per ton. Dunedin, Oct. 10. Arrived Maori, s.s., from West Coast. About 130 single men, passengers by the Forfarshire, were landed yesterday afternoon, and proceeded to Dunedin. They appear to be a very respectable class of men, and are principally mechanics, only a few of them being agricultralists and shepherds. The Governor has consented to become patron of the Otago Agricultural Associa tion MUNICIPAL ASSOCIATION. Taking action on the resolutions passed at last meeting of the Borough Council, his Worship the Mayor has forwarded the nndorgiven letter to the Mayors of the various boroughs in Canterbury, enclosing copies of the resolutions of the Borough Council regarding the proposed Municipal Association ; Sir,—-I have the honor, by request of this Council, to forward you copies of resolutions passed at the last ordinary meeting, held on Monday, the Cth inst., and trust that they will receive your favorable consideration. As questions with reference to endowments, subsidies, and fees which come to the boroughs are continually arising, united action in all these matters will tend to strengthen the claims of the various municipalities with the Government ; also in connection with the negotiation of loans, framing bye laws, drainage, and water supply. Several other matters of great importance will be discussed by the delegates. It is sug gested that this assocation should at pre sent be confined to the Canterbury provincial district, but at some future time may be extended so as to include the whole of the Middle Island.—l have, ttc., (Signed) Thos. Buixock, Mayor. Scandalous Conduct at a Fire. A little girl named Mary Ann Ryan, aged eleven, daughter of a fruit-picker at St. Raid’s Cray, Kent, appears to have lost her life, and that in a most shocking manner, through the heartless conduct, cowardice, or callousness of those among whom she was unfortunately cast. From the evidence taken at the inquest it ap peared that the fruit-pickers employed at the Home Farm, St. Paul’s Cray, slept in a number of huts of wood and straw thatched. The mother of deceased occu pied one of the huts with deceased and two other of her chddren, and after being asleep about two hours was awoke by an old woman calling out that the place was in flames. The terrified mother succeeded in bringing out two of her children safely, but the flames had then obtained such a hold of the huts that she could not enter and rescue deceased. She says she asked a man named William Cleverley, who occupied the adjoining hut, to save her child, but he was on his knees packing his clothes, and took no notice of her appeal. Cleverley denied that he heard the mother appeal to him, and did not know the child was there until after the fire. Mr. 11. Allen, farmer, of Pelham Court, Far ningham, said he was at his father’s house, at Ruxley, and, hearing of the fire, ran to the spot, and had he been there a moment or two earlier he could have saved the child’s life. When he got there a number of men were looking at the fire, and paid no attention to the mother’s cries for help. He raked about the burning embers with his hand, his brother pouring water on the embers, and grasped the body, but the child was then dead. He brought the body out of the hut. It was stated that the whole of the huts, 70 feet long, where destroyed in 12 minutes. The mother said a man in the huts, after smoking, put his pipe in his boot, and she afterwards found the pip j where the fire broke out. Mr. Venson, the employer of the hands, said there were orders that the field hands should have no candles in the huts, but it was impossible to enforce regulations amongst that class of people. The body of the child was dreadfully burned. The jury returned a verdict that deceased died from shock to the system through burning, and that the five wps accidental. SATURDAY THE MANWATU 3 Advice from America.— ln ploughing it is never a good plan to turn up a mass of crude earth of several inches in depth never before exposed to the sunlight and air. It will, unless a heavy manuring is given as a top dressing, result in loss. In deepening the soil it is better to plough up an additional inch each year. lowa has 100 creameries or butter factories in operation this season. A bold bad man at Meriden, Connec ticut, kissed four young ladies in the same house, and was afterwards killed by a brick thrown from the window by one of the girls, while he was passing by on the pavement. This is why we always walk in the middle of the street. A wrong done us may bo forgiven, but how we may forgive those whppi >ve have injwed i# * grave problem-

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THE FARMER. AGRICULTURAL PAPERS. No. m. By J ames Gammack, Esq. “ The Influence of Trees on Climate.” On Tuesday, 15th February, 1872, Mr. Gammock read his paper as follows on the above to the Lincoln Farmer’s Club ' Two months ago we were congratulat ing ourselves on the prospect of an abun dant harvest, from one end of the pro vince to the other all accounts agreed that the crops never looked better ; that feed was plentiful, and that the high price of wheat in England would cause a good de mand for ours at a remunerative price, but the long continued drought with con tinual nor’-westers so witheredup the grain, especially on the light land, that a great part of both oats and wheat was scarcely worth cutting; and the violent winds on the 18th and 23rd ultimo shook so much of the standing crop that I consider my self under the mark when I estimate our loss from both these causes at 20 per cent, of the total crop. Now, when we consider that owing to the low price of wool, cattle, and dairy produce last year a great deal of English grass land was broken up and put under grain crops, we may safely estimate the land under crop as larger than in any former year. According to the statistics of the harvest of 1870 our produce was estimated at 3i millions of bushels and valued at half a million of money. Now 20 per cent, deducted from that would amount to one hundred thousand pounds as the loss sustained by the farmers in grain alone, to which must be added the loss on stock through scarcity of feed and water on both farms and runs, also the damage sustained by bush and grass fires, probably the loss would amount to as much as that sustained on grain crops. Now this severe drought, though worse than we have had for several years, is not unusual ; nearly every year we have a long spell of dry scorching weather, sometimes in the spring, sometimes in summer, and at other times after harvest checking vegetation, the young grass and clover, and rendering the call ing of both farmers and graziers very un certain. A great deal of discussion has been going on lately in Australia, India, and America, regarding the clearing of large tracts of forest land. It is alleged that where the hill-sides have been cleared of timber, the springs have dried up, and less rain has fallen than formerly, and that the country is more subject to long droughts and heavy floods ; that the rain, instead of falling among the trees and being there partly absorbed, now falls on the parched hill sides and runs off at once, thereby causing heavy floods. Hum boldt says that “trees exhale fluid from their leaves, in the first place for their own benefit, but various important second ary effects follow from this process ; one of them is, maintaining a suitable portion of humidity in the air, not only do they attach and condense the moisture sus pended in the air, and borne by the wind over the earth’s surface which, falling from their leaves, keeps the ground below moist and cool, but they can by means of their roots, pump it up from a very consider able depth, and raising it into the atmos phere diffuse it over the face of the coun try. Trees, by their perspiration from their leaves, surround themselves with an atmosphere constantly cool and moist.” Dr. Schomburgh says “ trees exhale humidity on a large scale. As a rule, humidity surrounds them. In the same manner, the lightning conductor attracts the electric fluid, the forests attract and draw down the rain clouds, which benefit themselves and likewise the neighbouring agricultural land.” I could give hundreds of facts in sup port of the foreging opinions, but will con fine myself to a few. Egypt, well known for its dry climate, had formerly about six rainy days on an average per year, but since the last and present Viceroy planted many millions of trees there are now on an average twenty four rainy days re corded. The Emperor Napoleon convinced of the great benefit the barren and swampy districts of France would derive if planted with trees commanded many millions of them to be planted in these portions of the empire. He also planted thousands of acres of the desert in Algiers with suitable forest trees, and three years ago some of these plantations, especially the Austra lian species, had reached a growth of 12 and 15 feet, and already a great change of the climate is observed, and twice as much rain falls about these plantations than for merly. The Island of Mauritius has been settled by Europeans for the last 250 years, and being in the heart of the In dian Ocean, and the centre of the island covered with forests such a thing as drought was unknown, but during the last forty years a great change has been going on, the greater portion of the timber has been cut down, and the land appropriated to sugar plantations, and since then they have had several seasons of excessive drought. Belts of trees across our bare and naked plains would cause many a passing shower to fall on them, which now draws away to the hills. Trees act as regulators and distributors of moisture ; they stop and retain much that would pass over a bare country. A belt of trees ten chains wide, from Templeton to the Rangitata along the lino of railway would do an immense deal of good, by attracting passing showers, and in some measure breaking the force of the wind driving over the plains. If the contemplated irrigation of the plains is carried out, it will no doubt exer cise a very beneficial effect on this part of the country. The hot nor’-westers blow ing over the hot and parched plains, col lecting heat as it comes along, arrives here like the breath of a furnace, spread ing destruction and death to vegetation wherever it goes, would, if those works were carried out, strike on a wide expanse of water and rich vegetation, promoting a large amount of evaporation, and arriving here cool and loaded with moisture. It is well known that the cold of Canada would be unbearable if the winds were usually high ; but the days and nights are gene rally calm for months in winter, thereby rendering the cold out of doors, in spite of the temperature, far from being disagree i.bJo. bo it is with the nor’-westcrs. Though only showing on the thermometer £0 or 90 degrees, the force of the wind renders them more disagreeable and hurt ful to animal and vegetable life than if the heat were 15 or 20 degrees higher, with only a moderate breeze. Now if these plains were irrigated or interspersed with large baits of forest trees, the leaves and vegetables would , absorb part of the heat, and thereby deprive it of its dis agreeable qualities. I tliink we are greatly indebted to the Hon. John Hall for the introduction of the “ Planting of Forest Trees Act,” which I think will exercise a very benefi cial effect in this province. There is no part of the Australian colonies where so much has been done in the planting of trees and hedges in so short a time as there has been done in Canterbury, and in no country is it more wanted. Already it is saiil to have affected the climate round Christchurch, and more rain falls there now than formerly. I will now' say a few words on trees as a means of shelter. It is astonishing to what extent a good gorse hedge will give shelter on these plains. Last month I saw stooks of corn a chain off from a low fence standing without a sheaf displaced by the wind, while elsewhere every one was levelled and tossed about. Now, a belt of trees, say a chain wide, would in a very few years reach a height of thirty or forty feet, and afford shelter the width of an ordinary sized paddock. It would also be of great advantage to the grain crops, as the sheltered side of a fence is always earlier and better than the rest of the field. In winter and early spring it would be of much advantage to stock of all kinds, and a great saving would be effected in the lambing season of the lives of both ewes and lambs, and all kinds of stock would thrive better in well sheltered fields, though bare of feed, than in good feed in badly exposed situations. Good shelter is both meat and drink, and a well-sheltered paddock will yield more grass in summer, because protected to some extent from the burning sun and the scorching winds, and will also grow more feed in winter, being defended from the cold blasts so prevalent that season. I would therefore strongly urge on every member of the club to plant as many trees as possible during the coming winter. A great many in this district have now passed through the struggle for existence, which all settlers must experience for the first few years, and any farmer with a large balance at his banker’s cannot in vest his money to better advantage than by planting a few acres with forest trees. Hitherto we have been too anxious for an immediate return, but I am confident that what I recommend, though slow, will give a far surer return than any kind of grain crop. On nearly every farm there are a few nooks and corners which, at very little expense, might be fenced off and planted with such kind of trees as are suitable to the locality, and at the end of a few years the fence might be removed and the stock allowed to feed among the trees, which would afford them splendid shade from the heat of the summer and the cold of winter. The Government might also do a great deal more than they have done. We are paying upwards of £SOOO a year for charit able aid, a great part of which is to able bodied men out of work. Now, instead of keeping them loafing about the Christ church plantations, let them be sent up to plant trees along thepresentlire of railway, where a belt of trees is much more required than round Christchurch. The Govern ment is also erecting a reformatory at Burnham, where the boys will bo edu cated and taught different trades ; I hope they will also make it a rule that the boys be compelled to plant trees a certain number of hours every day and convert the country around into a large forest, which will not only be a profitable specu lation to the Government, but largely as sist to ameliorate the climate of the coun try. It is highly probable that the pre sent year will commence a new era in the planting of trees in Canterbury, and with the experience of the past to guide us, and a bonus of £4 per acre, it is to be hoped that there will be application for thousands of acres of land under the “ Planting of Forest Trees Act,” and that the growth of the trees so planted will so improve the climate, that in a few years drought and hot winds will be things of the past. From the Pall Mall Gazette The great States which once filled the valley of the Euphrates have ceased to ex ist, and extinction is a fate which has for centuries been threatening some modern States. Spain, for instance. Man has stripped the soil of trees, the absence of trees has brought droughts, droughts have slowly diminished the productive powers of the ground, and finally destroyed them, the population in the meantime dwindling in numbers and vitality. Spain had forty millions of people in time of the Romans, and flowed with milk and honey ; it is now an arid region, only half of it is under cultivation, with only sixteen millions of inhabitants, and if modern science had not come to its aid, would probably go the way of Babylon. Persia was one of the most powerful States of antiquity, and even in the fourteenth century was able to sup port the army of Tamerlane, who marched without commissariat or baggage during the bloody contest. It is now almost a wilderness, with a population of two mil lions—about half of them nomads— who are rapidly perishing from famine brought on by three years’ drought. The worst of it is that, owing to the absence of either common roads or railroads, it seems to be impossible for the charity of the rest of the world to reach the suf ferers, so that there is really a strong pro spect of the depopulation of the country. The motto of this horrible story is—look after your trees. The “ Nation ” hopes that before long some organised attempt will be made in America to deal with this momentous question of forest preserva tion, which is daily becoming more press ing. Zoroaster, the great Persian legisla tor, was wiser than he knew when he put planting a tree among the most merit orious of acts. The Shorthorn. By dint of vigorous writing in agricul tural journals, a concert of vigorous talk ing by breeders, and by some rather questionable practices at public sales (says an American paper), the fancy prices of shorthorns were kept up considerably longer than many shrewd men expected that it could be done ; but the days of yo,ooodol. cows and 15,000d01. bulls, are at last numbered in this country, for the present generation at least. And this is nothing against the brood as such. It is too late in the century to say aught against these as beef-producers. Their record is a long and most honorable one. Short horns have simply got down to prices to which intrinsic merit entitles them. And now is the time for farmers to invest in them for the purpose of improving their herds of ordinary cattle. When good youna bulls can be purchased at from 50 dols. to ISOdols. no better investment can be made. Breeding Farm Horses. Healthy, vigorous, well-shaped parents usually have healthy, well-shaped off springs, and in the same manner the im perfections and diseases of the parents are prone to appeal 1 in the progeny. A cart stallion, himself symmetrical and sound, leaves a largo proportion of shapely, sound, and serviceable stock. A draught stallion with round, gummy legs and coarse hair (a type of too many of the ordinary horses travelling) as he advances in years, is pretty certain to become affected with in fiannnation of the lymphatic glands and vessels of his hind limbs, or weed, and of congestion of the sebaceous glands of his heels, or grease, and with equal certainty his faulty conformation and consequent tendency to disease re-appear in his pro geny. Equally hereditary are those ring and side bones which so materially lessen the value for work of so many big, and otherwise good cart horses. How con stantly the weak narrow hocks, which predispose to spavin, and the straight small hocks that are subject to curb, con tinue unsatisfactorily to mar each suc cessive generation. Some thoroughbred sires are roarers ; in other words they have wasting of the muscles of the larynx, and this serious shortcoming diminishes the value of a large proportion of their progeny. Habits, longevity, temper, and vices, are all transmissible, and so in a marked degree are the imperfections and weaknesses which constitute disease or predispose to it. The practical deduction from this inexorable law of like producing like is, to use for breeding purposes only serviceable sound materials, to eschew starved, narrow, ill-favoured, weakly sub jects, and to realise that it is about as fruitless to endeavour to make a silk purse out of a sow’s ear as to produce superior from inferior animals. Some breeders believe, or act as if they believed, that the sire has the chief influence in deter mining the health and usefulness of the offspring, and that the dam might be re garded merely as a kind of passive in strument, or a sort of hatching machine. This is a mistake. Parents impress their physical and other qualities tolerably equally on the offspring. Virtually, the progeny should be the mean of the two parents; but they are not always so. Much uncertainty of result occurs when dissimilar parents are mated. Other modi fying circumstances also intervene to render the offspring more like the sire than the dam, or vice versa. The best bred parent, that is, the parent whose family has been longest bred from similar sti’ains, perpetuates most strongly its cha racteristics. Thus a well-bred Shorthorn bull leaves very prominently his mark on ordinary dairy cows. His calves, even from mongrels of endless variety, are often tolerably like himself in shape, style, and even in colour. The parent which at the period of copulation happens to he in the highest state of health and vigor often makes the greatest mark upon the pro geny, and this forms a strong argument for maintaining all breeding stock in a sound and vigorous state. Observation, extending over all descriptions of stock, demonstrates that the male parent contri butes more notably the size and external farm, the bony skeleton, and the skin and its appendages ; whilst the internal organs, and hence the constitution, more espe cially follow the female parent. A horse with a tendency to splints, spavins, ring bones, and other diseases of the bones, transmits these defects with greater cer tainty than the female parent, who on her part is more likely to perpetuate a tuber culous or weakly constitution, or a slug gish or vicious temper, qualities which mainly result from the internal organisa tion. Reversion, atavism, or calling back frequently intervenes to modify the pro geny and makes them resemble their grand-parents, or even their more remote ancestors, rather than their immediate forebears. From this law good and bad points alike crop up unexpectedly in all animals. A remote cross of a soft or non staying sort has sometimes marred the prospects of many of the progeny of a Derby winner, himself above the average in speed and endurance. Professor Wil liams, in his work on veterinary medi cine, records the case of a cart stallion which, although sound and serviceable himself, left many rick or jiuked-back colts, the explanation being that his dam had suffered from this serious hereditary malady. Those accustomed to look care fully at animals will frequently trace the lineaments of a famous sire in Iris progeny three or four generations removed. Something Like Raspberries. We learn form the “ Tasmanian Mail ” that Mr. Hull, secretary to the Sydney Exhibition Commission in Tasmania, has had presented to him an exhbit in the shape of two-rooted plants of raspberries, the canes of which are upwards of 10ft. long and of proportionate thickness. These plants are from the farm of a Mr. Poole, who resides at the back of the Brighton Ranges, where he cultivates fruit trees extensively. Mr. Poole says that he has twenty acres of raspberries, which produced him 40 tons of fruit, real ising in the market £37 10s. a ton. He has also a red currant tree of the enor mous height of 26ft., from which he is said to have plucked 10 bushels of fruit. His black currants are reported as being as large as damsons, and his raspberries rival mulberries in size. In Mr. Hull’s Tasmanian experience as a colonist of 60 years and for the last 40 years a practical gardener, he says he has never seen rasp berry canes within a yard as tall as those now in his office, and he hopes, when he can get a day’s relaxation, to visit Mr. Poole’s farm, and report on his prolific fruit trees for the information of the “ Gardener’s Chronicle ” in England, where such gigantic growth of otherwise small fruit trees will scarcely bo believed. Working Eutter. A writer upon butter-making in a lead ing English Agricultural Journal, strongly condemns the common practice of work ing by band in Ihe following words : One fact should over be borne in mind ; the “ human hand ” should never touch the butter in the process of its manufac ture. This is the invariable rule in the best batter-producing countries ; indeed, so strictly is it observed in some places, that a dairy-maid would he instantly dis missed if it were known that she touched the butter with her hands. No matter how clean or carefully it may he done, it injuriously affects the butter, and hence the advantage of a machine which renders this unnecessary. One thing is absolutely certain ; some improvement in the manu facture of our butter is imperatively neces sary, and must bo made. The present system (or want of system) cannot con tinue, for it won’t pay. Dining the last season a well-known and respected mout her of our agricultural society, received 7s or 8s more per e\vl. for his hotter than tiny other person in our local market ; but this is not all, he has been offeree 10s per cwt. more than the highest price in the Clonmel market, if he puts his butter into white lirkins each to contain about 4(ilbs. Tips. We do not care how short a horse’s hack is ; for it is a sure evidence that he can carry or drag a heavy weight a groat dis tance and not tire ; neither, if he he speedy, will two or three seasons of turf experience break him down, as is the case with so many of our speedy long-hacked horses. Some authorities state that a plumper grain can be obtained by cutting the wheat in a partially green state, while others hold a different opinion. Farmers seem to forget that a little additional hay and oats, a little more ex penditure on the first colt of the mare, £5 for a sire quite good enough to get fine draught or carriage horses—instead of £1 to some wretch of a sire who will begot stock good for -nothing—and a little ad ditional care and attention, will just make the difference of possessing an animal, at four years old, worth from £7O to £IOO instead of one whoso value at the same age will range from £ls to £2O. Save eggs from the best hens for setting, many poultry-keepers do not know which me the boat layers, but this may he dis covered by a little attention. Old hens lay larger eggs than pullets, and the chickens hatched from two-year old hens, mated with a vigorous one-year old cock, will be larger, more thrifty, and fledge hotter, than chicks from pullets’ eggs. In selecting eggs to hatch, take those of a fair average size ; reject the small or ill shaped ones, or the very large ones. There is no way to determine the sex of a chick by an examination of the size, shape, or other external appearance of the egg. AT THY GRAVE. Waves the soft grass at thy feet ; Dost thou feci me near thee, sweet 1 Though the earth upon thy face. Holds thee close from my embrace, Yet my spirit thine can reach, Needs betwixt us twain no speech, For the same soul lives in each. Now I meet no tender eyes Seeking mine, in soft surmise At some broken utterance faint, Smile quick brightening, sigh half spent Yet in some sweet hours gone by, No responding eye to eye Needed we, for sympathy. Love, I seem to see thee stand Silent in a shadowy land ; With a look upon thy face As if even in that dim place Distant voices smote thine ears, Memories of vanquished years, Or faint echoes of these tears. Yet, I would not have it thus. Then would bo most piteous Our divided lives, if thou An imperfect bliss shonldst know Sweet my suffering, if to thee Death has brought the faculty Of entire felicity. Bather would I weep in vain, That then canst not share my pain, Deem that Lethean waters roll Softly o’er thy separate soul, Know that a divided bliss Makes thee careless of my kiss, Than that thous shonldst feel distress. Hush ! I hear a low sweet sound As of music stealing round. Forms thy hand the thrilling chords Into more than spoken words ? Ah ! ’tis but the gathering breeze Whispering to the budding trees, Or the song of early bees. Love, where art thou I Canst thou not Here mo, or is all forgot \ Seest thou not these burning tears ? Can my words not reach thine ear’s 1 Or betwixt my soul and thine Has some mj’stery divine Sealed a separating lino ! Is it thus then after death, Old things none remoiubereth ? Is the spirit henceforth clear Of the life it gathered here ? Will our noblest longings seem Like some dim-remembered dream In the after world’s full beam ? Hark ! the rainy wind blows loud, Scuds above the hurrying cloud ; Hushed is all the song of bees ; Angry murmurs of the trees Herald tempests. Silent yet Slecpcst thou—nor tear nor fret Troubles thee. Can I forget ? THE UNEMPLOYED. The present is a critical time for men in | the Borough of Ashburton and surround ing districts, upon whom the dull state of trade is inflicting severe hardships through the inevitable want of employment that follows commercial depression. At this juncture—when all public works in the Borough have been suspended, when the Road Boards, with one or two exceptions, arc not expending their funds at a rate proportionate ‘to the state of the labor market, and the County Council, though holding a hu'go amount of money do not seem prepared to put it in circulation by a channel that would enable it to benefit tin laboring man, and when private employers of labor have nut yet sulliciently recovered from the recent shook their financial confi dence received to allow their enterprise full sway and find employment for the hands now forced to he idle—the district >s threatened with an efflux of the popula tion it was our pride to see congregate within our boundaries. The sufferings of the population are not just now com mencing, but we would fain hope that the present is the darkest hour of night that comes before the day dawn. All the winter through want lias hold a threaten ing finger over the doors of our cottage homes, and the entrance of real distress was only averted by the laudable efforts of the Road Boards ami the Corporation, who, to their credit did their very utmost by putting works in hand to relievo the glut in the labor market. But the funds of the Borough were not sufficient to hear the strain put upon them, and now when the last available copper lias been spout upon work that our unemployed could do, the labor gang has had to bo reduced to the neucleus represented by the foreman. One Road Board in the immediate vicinity of the Borough has reached the point in the length of its tether beyond which it is unsafe to go with any assurance of avoiding disaster, so that unless the well- found County Council can set free a por tion of its funds at once, or Government do more in the same direction than it is doing, the future must remain as difficult of realisation for the toiler as over. The County Council were willing enough to advance to the Borough a sum of £2,000 to assist the latter body to tide over their financial difficulties, but as it ap peared that in consequence of the Borough not being within the boundaries of the County, the Act would not permit of any County funds being expended in the Borough, and wo believe the Chairman and members were sincere when they ex pressed their regret at their inability to assist the municipality in its distress. The County, however, can, if so disposed, render assistance to another local body which requires funds to carry out a large number of necessary works, such as would give employment to manual labor. The Longboach Road Board have spent all their moneys and their district is still in want of considerable expenditure on drains, and as this district is within the County’s boundaries, the latter body will not have any legal difficulty in the way of advancing funds to prosecute the neces sary works. “ Bis dat qui cito dat,” and any advance made now would he of greater value than one made at a future time. Wo hear much of the duty of the General Government in the matter of finding employment for idle men. We hear it asserted that it is no more the duty of the Legislature to provide work for the labfiring population at a time when work is scarce than it is their duty to pull pri vate firms through in a time of financial difficulty. The principle is sound enough from one point of view, and would, per haps have been a fair one to act upon had t!ie Legislature acted upon it throughout. But they have not done so. In response to the colony's demands a public works and immigration policy was inaugurated, with the result that thousands of human beings—all workers —were poured upon the shores that now refuse to find them food. Those workers came here at the in vitation and at the expense of the Govern ment, induced to emigrate from their na tive land by representations made by paid agents of the Government, that the land was a very Canaan flowing with milk and honey. Once on these shores, to leave is a matter almost impossible to the vast majority of those who have chosen them as their adopted home. We do not claim for the working men that they should be supported like so many paupers, but we do claim for them that having been brought here by the Government, Government should stand in the gap made by the present financial depression, and create, as far as lies in its power, new out lets for the toilers’ labor to supply the place of those that have closed through the difficulties or caution of private em ployers and the impecuniosity of public bodies. The district represented by Mr. E. G. Wright has been singularly unfor tunate in the share of public works that have fallen to it, and beyond the through railway, the so-called Mount Somers lino, and the extension of the Malvern line known as the Springfield contract, now in progress towards the Kowai Pass, nothing whatever has been done for it. For the through lino we have to thank the desire of Dunedin and Christ church to he connected by T railway, and not any goodwill towards ns by the powers that be, and as for the Mount Somers line it is still incomplete, not only in con struction but in plan. It is impossible to say whether or not the Mount Somers line will be extended as we all desire*; and wo would certainly have wished, in the interests of the unemployed that the County Council had made very strong re presentations to Government on the sub ject. But we are glad to learn that strong private influence is now being brought to bear upon the authorities to make the ex tension required. Wc do not wish to raise any false trust as to the success of that influence, but we are not without a faint hope that the repsesentations made will not he without their weight in the matter. PARLIAMENT. Per our Special Wire. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. Friday, October 9. The House met at 2.30. AN UNKIND OUT. Me. M'Lean gave notice that he would move at next sitting day that the Island of Kiuviui lie included in a Comity, for the purpose of making it liable to taxation. NO CONFIDENCE. Mr. Macandrow gave notice that he would move—“ That Government docs not possess the confidence of the House.” With a view to enable him to make some explanations, he would move the adjourn ment, of the House. He then proceeded to remark upon the announcement he had just made. lie took it, for granted that the usual com;r:iui ional course would be adopted on (his occasion, and that Govern ment would refrain from going <>n virh public business imrll ihe molimi was dis posed <‘.f. Ho wished in say lh.it tlio Opposition was most, desirous to get on with the business of the country, and that they desired to bring this question to a filial issue at as early a date as possible. If Government wore so disposed they (the Opposition) -were prepared to go to a divi sion on the question at once, and they would bo prepared to abide loyally by the result. For his own part he was pre pared to .say that if the motion was dis posed of to-day, and the vote given in the affirmative, he would be prepared on Tuesday to bring down the names of a new Government which would command the confluence of the House, and so g t on with the business of passing these consti tutional measures that were so urgently demanded. He did not of course expect the Government to go <m with the debate to-day, but ho would ask them an assur ance that it would he gone on with as a first Order of the Day next week. si-;.XTLEMKNT ON WASTE BANDS IN OTACiO. Replying to Mr Finn, The Government stated they wore de sirous of giving all the facilities they could for thro ring open land for settlement, and that they had under consideration the question of throwing open all available agricultural land at the head of Lake Wakatipu, Otago, and that an explicit answer would he given that day week. WEST COAST NATIVE AFFAIRS. Replying to Mr Tainui, it -was stated the report of Mr Commissioner Young on native reserves on the West Coast, together with all correspondence and minutes, would be produced. RAILWAY TICKETS AND UNIFORMS. Replying to Mr Andrew’s, Mr Oliver said the question of causing all passenger tickets to have the value of the same printed on thorn had been re ferred to the Railway Commissioner, but as yet no answer had been received ; and that uniforms for railway officials were provided for many places, and that it was under consideration to adopt the same in the North Island. IN VKIU' ARCiILL RAILWAY. Replying to Mr Hurst, ]\[r Oliver said the Riverton and Inver cargill railway was in course of being rc laid with 401 b. rails. COLLECTION OF LAND TAX. Replying to Mr Johnston, Major Atkinson said the land tax in each county would be paid by post-office orders, and that such orders would bo issued free of charge. the mi'muck’s statement. Mr. Hall said that iu not gutting his Government sworn in so as to ho ready to take their soaks on Wednesday, ho had been blamed for attempting to delay the business, and prevent the want of con fidence motion coming on. Such was not his intention, he had been told hy Sir G. Grey that it was absolutely necessary that the Imprest Supply Rill should bo passed at once, the Government had no repre sentative iu the Upper House, Mr. Whitaker not having arrived in Welling eou. He was therefore anxious the bill •should pass through tho Upper House be fore the late Government left tho benches, as otherwise lie knew it would not be allowed to go through until Mr. Whitaker took his seat, and thereby a whole week would have been lost. Regarding tbe course proposed to be taken, he said he could not yet give a full statement in con sequence of Mr. Whitaker’s non-arrival in Wellington. Furthermore the Treasurer had not yet succeeded in investigating the usual state of the finances, although ho had been industriously engaged in the work on Tuesday ; however, he expected being able to lay before them the result of the Treasurer’s labors. At all events, no time would be lost, and actual financial position of tbe colony would bo laid be fore them at tho earliest moment. The Native Minister had also been busily en gaged with the affairs of his department, hut in consequence of the peculiar man ner iu which affairs of tho department had been conducted hy tho late Government, it was not by any moans easy to obtain, full and correct information. The Native Minister was therefore not yet in a posi tion to make any definite statement. On Tuesday, however, they expected to he able to state what they believed to bo the position of affairs on the West Coast, and what steps they thought should bo taken in the circumstances. Also, as to the maimer iu which the alienation of tho Native land question ought to be dealt with. The question of the purchase of land from natives was also being carefully considered, and the views of the Govern ment on the subject would then he given in tho matter. On political reform their sincerity had been questioned hy the other side. They proposed to at once dispel all doubts on that point, and proceed with the Electoral Rill ; and he hoped mem bers on the other side would not obstruct the passing thereof. Ho did not agree with the Government measure of last session, hut proposed rather to frame it on tho measure introduced by Mr. 'Whitaker last session. Ho hoped to he able to submit a Native qualification that would he more fair and more reasonable than those contained in late Government measures. ’file next Rill to which he would refer was tho Triennial Parliaments Rill, which was down on the Order Paper for its second leading that day. They be lieved fhat Rill to bo inquired hi (he ce.’oovy. The measure as prepared, by (ho lain G.ovcrn.meuf, piopo.A-:l that if. slu.nid not come info operation until after tho dissolution of the present Parliament. The third matter alluded to was tho Re distribution of So,-its. They agreed a measure was necessary ; still, it was a work of 'difficulty, and it would have to be carefully considered what they should do, and that was that all parts of the Colon}’ should be fairly represented, and no portion of it disfranchised. Laud legis lation was next referred to, and in framing a measure on that subject the Government would be guided by the principle that it was absolutely essential for all classes that the land should be settled upon, and facil ities for that purpose would be provided. All the questions they would bring down would be not only liberal but likewise well considered. His colleague, Mr. Whitaker, would arrive to-morrow, when they would devote themselves to the work with energy, so that business might be gout into with as little delay as prac ticable. tkienni al parliaments bill. Mr Hall, in moving the second reading of the Triennial Parliaments Hill, said that since the previous Hill had boon dis cussed a considerable change had taken place in the position of affairs. His own opinion had been that a four years’dura tion ought in the first place to have been attempted. The difference, however, was not very lai-ge, and on this part of the question he was the more ready to give wav. Mr Sheehan said that Government’s silence on the notice of a motion of want of confidence was extraordinary. He challenged them to go on and take the vote on tiio proposed motion at once. If they would take a fair and short fight the Opposition would bo prepared to abide the , issue and go 'on with business at once. Ho had heal’d that an attempt was to be made to burke the question, and that it would not be allowed to come on on Tuesday. If they succeeded in that he would find other ways to test the strength of the Government party. He moved the adjournment of the debate on the second reading of the Bill till Tuesday. Mr. Whitaker said that they had heard both inside and outside the House that the Government did not intend to carry out the Liberal measures. Now what did they find ? The very party responsible for these reports attempting to obstruct them in their endeavor to go on with the very first of these measures. He con tended that fact alone went to prove that the Opposition was not sincere in its pro fession about getting these measures passed. The Premier had told them that the Electoral and other measures de manded by the country would be brought down with the least possible delay. The motion as put by Mr. Sheehan was in the worst possible taste, and showed palpably that no confidence was to be placed in their professions about getting on with the business and carrying out the Liberal measures asked for by the country. He called upon all independent members to take a side against such a proposal, and negative the motion for adjournment. Mr. Turnbull argued that the real ques tion at issue was not the passing 'of the ’Triennial Parliament Mkor any other Bill. It was simply asToflfcither or not the business should proceed’ until the notice of motion given by Mr. Macandrew. had been disposed of. Mr. McLean said Government would stay on their benches till they had told the House about the finances of the colony, or he would have nothing more to do with them. The state of the finances was most deplorable, and it would take the very best men in the House to eluci date the present condition of these finances. It was unfair of the Opposition to offer to go to a division to-day, seeing that four of the Government supporters wore away. A motion for delay was a mere subterfuge on the part of the Oppo sition to shelve the Bill altogether. The truth was they did not want it, and they are now voting against it. It was apparent from the last Bill that it was not to ap ply to the new parliament, but thenext par liament. Let them if they were honest pass a Bill to affect themselves, and not make a sham of passing a Bill which will only affect future Legislatures, Mr. Swanson urged the importance of going on with the Bill, leaving the whole question between the parties on the want of confidence motion to be passed at once. Mr. Bowen said it had been’ over and over again stated that Ministers had a right to have fair warning before a vote of want of confidence was taken. The proposal was a most unconstitutional one, and one he hoped the House would not commit itself to. Mr Reader Wood contended that the ■ late Government had not had a fair trial. Immediately the Governor’s Speech was brought down they were attacked and displaced. He blamed Government for not having attempted a re-constructiofa of the late Government and then the Premier would not have placed himself on the benches with colleagues even more objec tionable than any members of the Govern ment they had displaced. No reason had been shown why the proposed want of confidence motion should not be gone on with at once if either had a majority. It was put forth that the want of confidence motion and the motion for adjournment had been moved by members who per- „ sistently voted against the Bill on various*! occasions. If it was a fact that after two years of office not a single Liberal measure of which they had talked so much was in a fit state to be presented to the House, he would also be able to show that the finances of the country were in the same condition. If this Government was turned out, and another put in, it would be a Ministry put in by the will of the late Premier, despite all they had heard of that hon. gentleman's unfitness to be leader of his party. He would ask new members to give the Government an opportunity of placing their measures before the House, and judge for them selves how far that confidence could be extended. He could tell the House they were determined to go into the whole question of finance, despite the anxiety shown to prevent their doing so. Mr. Macau drew denied he had opposed the Triennial Parliaments Bill in the past. Ho disclaimed all intention of attempting to defeat the passing of the Bill. It was in reality their Bill, and they were deter mined to get it passed. His idea in sup porting the motion for adjournment was to force the Government, to accept his pro posal—the want of confidence rhotion— in a regular and constitutional manner. Iho Hon. John Hall maintained that to ci y ne w Government was entitled to,a ta n' hearing, and that was in effect whip. v ;u before them. Ho would ask inein to tlo themselves the justice to oil 0 '*? Ihjvornmcnt to state of nfikirs. h l ll til tliat was doneJSky would not accept 4 THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN {Saturday, October 11,1879. Sudden Death at Oxfoud.— Mr R. Perliam died very suddenly on Thursday afternoon, at about 4 o’clock. He had resigned his seat in the Road Board, and an election was taking place to fill the vacant seat. He drove down to the poll ing booth to record his vote, and when trying to get into his buggy he gave a heavy sigh, fell back, and expired. He had been suliering from heart disease for some time past. His death will cast a gloom over the place for a while, as he was very much respected in the district, where ho has acted for many years as manager for Mr N. Ellis. The deceased gentleman leaves a young family to deplore his loss. Faiimino in a Xutshkix.— A Kentucky farmer is said to have condensed his practical exp'-rimmo into these rules : “ Feed your land before it is hungry, rest it before it is weary, and weed it before it is foul.” A CHKEum, I'nmor is i>roviilent ilia the “ Bulletin” has decided tu have all its original articles hereafter printed in red. This will save its alleged readers no end of time and trouble. Apropos of this, we see by a poem published by that reliable journal last week, entitled “An Incident of the French damp,” and signed Julius ller<dn, that the poet Browning has opened a branch office on this coast.—“ San Francisco Post. ”

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the proposed vote ; but immediately it \yjis done, they would be quite prepared t>« accept the vote \ and if adverse, they would not take three days to resign. There was really nothing to be gained by post ponement, they would not force on the motion of no confidence a day sooner. Mr. De Latour said the question was whether the House had confidence in the Government or not. Government declined to allow the motion of no confidence to come on, that was the only way they could take to get at the question. Mr. Rolleston scouted the idea of a motion for adjournment being accepted as a vote of want of confidence, and the Government, at all events, would not accejff it in that light. Mr. Kelly spoke against the motion for an adjournment. The debate was interrupted by the 5.30 adjournment. On resuming, Mr. Moss quoted from Parliamentary authorities to show that it was not com petent for a Government to use its posi tion to call in question the acts of its pre decessors. Whatever information they obtained they would therefore have to bottle up until again in Opposition. Major Atkinson quoted from Hansard to show that when the Bill was last before the House, in the session of 1875, Messrs Macandrew, Sheehan, and Sir G. Grey voted against the Bill, and he (the Major) voted for it. Mr. Gisborne spoke in favor of adjourn ment of the debate on the Bill. He con tended that the question of no confidence or otherwise took the precedence of this or any other measure. The debate was resumed by Mr. Kelly, who strongly urged the impolitic course pursued by the Opposition in attempting to delay the business. Mr. Adams quoted from an authority on Parliamentary practice to show a vote of want of confidence should not be brought forward until the Ministry had an oppor tunity for disclosing the policy. He ex pressed a strong opinion that it was the wish of the country that Government, as constituted, should have a fair trial. He appealed to independent members not to give up the time of the country to a fight between contending parties, but rather join heartily in getting the measures into law. Mr Saunders said it was singular that one member of the late Government should be so anxious to claim the Bill while another member wanted to repudiate it. Altogether, the fact was that it was Sir G. Grey’s measure, and the other members of the late Government had little to say in the matter. They had been told of gross malversation of office by the late Government, and yet, in the face of these charges, they wanted to get back before the charges could be investigated. Such conduct was simply shameful, and he was surprised Sir George Grey who had hi therto held an honorable place in the respect of the colqpr, should be found lending out this purpose. If the new Go “mment did not succeed in TnaVing good their charges after reason able opportunity had been afforded, he, for one, would desert their cause. On the other hand, if they did, he hoped that very few would be prepared to give further support to the Opposition. The question of adjournment was put, and a division taken as follows— ayes, 38 ; noes, 36. ~ Revolt in a New York Prison. A scene of great excitement took place at the Sing Sing prison, New York, on the 25th August, when a general revolt amongst the convicts was narrowly avoided. The disturbance was due to the obstinacy of one of the inmates of the gaol named John Barrett, a noted New York burglar and rowdy. This man, having refused to work on the ground of sickness, and grossly insulted the doctor who visited him, was punished by a species of flogging called “ paddling.” The next day two of the warders went to his cell and took him to the chaplain’s office, where he behaved with insolence, standing with his hands in his pockets. The warders laid hold of him to force him into a more respectful attitude, when he raised one arm,-* and it was found that he Vinrl a knife in his hand. Witn this weapon he aimed three blows at one of the warders, who was severely stabbed in the thigh. Barrett then made off through the yard, and into the moulding shop, where he armed himself with several pieces of iron, and with them escaped to the roof. A warder named Good fol lowed him, and Barrett threw at him the iron bars, but fortunately without seri ously injuring him. The chase was by this time taken up by another warder, and the convict was brought to bay in the moulding-room, i in which a large number of convicts are kept at work. Here he seized an iron “rammer,” and, placing himself against a water T tank, kept his pursuers off. Great excitement began to prevail. It was the dinner hour, and the convicts from other parts of the gaol were assembling in line before going to the refectory, and these men commenced to encourage Barrett to resist and attack the Carders. Seeing the danger of the situ ation, the warders drew their revolvers, and threatened to use them • but the con victs made light of the threats, and were tumultuously assembling in a ring round the' warders, who stood back to back, when Barrett began to swing his formid able weapon about, in a threatening man ner. Thereupon, after a further warning, one of the officers, named Good, fired his revolver point blank at Barrett, the bullet penetrating his heart. After this evidence of determination the inmates of the gaol altered their demeanor and became tract able, and the crisis was over. There were 12 prisoners in the gaol, most of whom assembled together in the mess-room at dinner time, and had the spirit of revolt spread amongst them the consequences must have been most serious. An inquest on the body of the deceased convict was held in the evening, when the jury found the killing to have been in self-defence, and necessary for the maintenance of discipline. SATURDAY p UA&Pi A-& 5 Yoipi Eißit 13 yotjb Capital. —ln all our (and planting we should reiHember4hat the farm is our capital, and that increasing, its...producing capacity means adding to our principal, while redudngjt,ja taking away the “ means by we live. ” The, more f sympathy with pwn. plows about any sub be his charity for and rs differing from his Wants. Several FIRST-. CLASS TTTaNTED, Several VV PLOUGHMEN. JOHN GRIGG. Longbeach, October 7, 1879. 80 To Let. TO LET, STATIONERS’ SHOP, recently occu pied by Mr. J. Y. Ward. This Shop is fitted up in a very com plete manner, and four comfortable dwel ling rooms are attached. 70 SAUNDERS BROS. For Sale. FOR SALE, NUMBER of Light and Draught HORSES. 71 SAUNDERS BROS. Auctioneers. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11. ASHBURTON AUCTION ROOMS. JE. BUCHANAN A Co. have rc , ceived instructions to sell by Public Auction at their Rooms, Havelock street, on the above date 6 Choice Suburban Sections, not far from the Domain. Also, Second Hand Furniture, compris ing Sofas, Tables, Ac., Sale at 12.30 p.m. J. E. BUCHANAN & Co. 84 Auctioneers. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1L ASHBURTON AUCTION ROOMS. WEEKLY SALE. JE. BUCHANAN & CO. will sell by , public auction at their Rooms, at 12.30, on the above date, the following;— Plated Goods Clocks Harness Looking Glasses Iron Bedsteads J. E. BUCHANAN & CO., 82 Auctioneers. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11. JE. BUCHANAN & CO. have rc , ceived instructions to sell by public auction at their yards, on the above date, — 1 Express Waggon Horse and Harness. Also, — 1 Valuable Draught Horse (4 years old) Sale at 2 p.m. J. E. BUCHANAN & CO., 83 Auctioneers. J. E. Buchanan & Co., AUCTIONEERS, Land & Estate Agents, ASHBURTON. THE Proprietors wish to call attention to their LAND AND ESTATE DEPARTMENT. In this Department Farms can be Leased or Sold, and Stock, Plant, &c., valued for outgoing or incoming tenants. General Land Business carefully exe cuted. Sales of Stock, Merchandise, and Genera Effects are held every Saturday, at the Auctioneers’ Rooms, and Yards adjoining. MR. BUCHANAN Attends the Ashburton and Tinwald Yards on Sale days, for the Sale of every Description of Stock. WEEKLY SALES EVERY SATUR DAY, at 12.30. Auction Rooms and Yards Havelock Street. Auction Sales, TUESDAY, r 4 TH OCTOBER. Messrs, acland, Campbell, a CO. have received instructions to soli by public auction that Abvluable RURAL SECTION, No. 244, (Tjxwald), (containing |-Acre), and substantially built 4-rooinod House. Sale on the ground. ACLAND, CAMPBELL, & CO., 79 Auctioneers. The Stud. YOUNG IYANHOE. YOUNG IVANHOE, by Old Ivanhoe, by Sir Walter Scott, out of London Maggie—Sir Walter Scott, by Clydeboy, took first prize as best horse at Exhibition at London in 1802, gold medal at Sterling, and twice first at Glasgow, and several other first prizes. London Maggie took first prize as best three year old mare af Exhibition at London in 1802 and first prize wherever shown. Ivanhoe took first prize at Glasgow as a two year old, was bought for 1100 guineas, and imported to New Zealand. Young Ivanhoe, out of Grey Maggie (imported), out of Blossom, by Ruther glen —by Caledonian, and has taken first prize as a two year old at Timaru, and first prize when next shown as a five year old at Timaru. Young Ivanhoe will t ravel the South Rakaia, Chertsey, and Mount Hutt dis tricts. For further particulars sou cards. ROBERT PATTON, 52 Methven. ST S, % a; THE IMPORTED DRAUGHT HORSE, BILLY FAIRPLAY, WILL STAND at Ede’s Horse Bazaar, Ashburton, and Travel Waeanui and Longiseack Districts. Terms — £s 55., payable Ist January, 1880. Groomage— -55., payable first time of service. Particulars see cards. —Apply 535a—03 B. EDE. THOROUGHBRED ENTIRE COLT Of the Traducer Blood. To Travel this Season the ASHBURTON AND AYAKANUI Districts, See future Advertisements for Particulars, S. IT. FOWLER * CO„ Proprietors, 504a —20 Winslow. THE THOROUGHBRED ARAB ENTIRE BLUE LIGHT WILL TRAVEL the Ashburton Dis trict this season. For particulars sec future advertisement. 53 WINTER & FRIEDLANDER. THE WELL-KNOWN THOROUGHBRED HORSE ADMIRAL WILL Travel the Ashburton District during the coming season. Terms, £4 4s ; Guarantee, £(> os. Groomage Fee, ss. WM. C. WEBB, 519 a Riccarton. a i id am 1879. TO STAND THIS SEASON. THOROUGHBRED STALLION YOUNG TRADUCER. YOUNG TRADUCER, by Traducer, dam Kasper’s dam, imported. See “ Stud Book.” Young Traducer was bred by W. C. Webb, Esq., at Riccarton. He is a rich dark brown, standing 10 hands high, with immense bone and substance, and for make and shape has been pronounced by the best judges as bard to beat anywhere. Young Traducer is rising 5 years. Terms: £5 ss. per mare, payable Ist January, 1880 ; groomage fees 55., payable on first service. Also, the Grey Entire Pony, SYDNEY, Will travel, with the entire horse Young Traducer, the district of Ashburton during the season. Good paddocks 2s. per week. Every care taken, but no responsibility. ROBERT LITTLE, 39 Proprietor. public Notices. ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. HINDS POUND. IN accordance with subsection (4) of flic Counties Act, 187(5, the Ashbur ton County Council directs the publication of the Bye-Laws for providing for the Scale of Fees and Charges of the Hinds Pound, which conic into force on the loth instant. By order, F. MAIN WARING, Clerk. Ashburton, October (sth, 1870. ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. HINDS POUND. Bye-Law No. 2, 1870. A Eye-Law to provide for the Scale of Fees and Charges for Driving Cattle to and Impounding the same in the Pound at the Township of the Hinds. In pursuance of the provisions of “ The Counties Act, 187(5,” and “ The Canter bury Trespass of Cattle Ordinance, 1872,” the Council of the County of Ashburton do hereby order as follows : INTERPRETATION. The won! cattle has in this bye-law the same meaning as the word cattle in “ The Canterbury Trespass of Cattle Ordinance, 1872,” viz. 1 all horned and neat cattle, horses, mules, asses, sheep, goats, and swine of all ages and of either sex. CHARGES ri)R DRIVING CATTLE. As per SheduleC to “Canterbury Trespass of Cattle Ordinance 1572,” which are as fol low :—- For any number of cattle of any sort whatso ever not exceeding twenty-live in number, one shilling for every mile or fractional part of a mile from the residence ol the person driving such cattle, to the residence of the owner of the same, or to the pound. For any number exceeding twenty-five, two .shillings per mile. For giving notice of do'enlion of cattle —I I or every mile or part of a mile exceeding one furlong from the residence of the person giving such notice, to the residence of the owner ef the cattle, one shilling, provided that in no case shall Hie charge for so driving or for giving notice exceed the sum of two pounds. FOUND KEES. s. d. For each Entire Horse above the age of twelve months ... ... ... 2 6 For each Mare, Gelding, Colt, lilly. Foal, Mule, Ass, Goat, or Pig ... I o For each Hull above the age of twelve months ... ... ... ... 2 6 For each Ox, Cow, Steer, Heifer, or Calf {first ten) ... ...06 For each Ox, Cow, Steer, Heifer fw Calf (above ten) ... ... ..\ o 4 For each Ox, Cow, Steer, Heifer, or\ Calf (above thirty) ... ... ... \ 3 For each Ox, Cow, Steer, Heifer or Calf (above fifty) ... O For each Ram above the age of nine \ months ... ... ••• 0 6 For each Ewe, "Wether, or Famb (first twenty) ... ... ■••• 0 2 For every Fwe, Wether, or Lamb (above twemy) ... ••• 0 1 For every Fwe, Wether, or Famb (above one hundred) ... ... Oy 2 The above fees to be pall for each day or part of a day during which the animal is kept in the pound. CHARGES EOR FOOD. For every lloisc, Marc, Golding, Mule, Ass, Colt, Killy, Foal or Hull, Cow, Steer, Heifer, or Calf ... 1 o For every Sheep or Lamb ... ... o I For every Goat ... ... ... ... o 2 For every Hoar, Sow, or Pig ... ... o 6 The above charges to be pad for each day or part of a day during which the animal is sup plied with food and water by the potindkeeper POUNDKEEPEK’S EKES FOR GIVING NOTICE OF CATTI-F, IMPOUNDED. For giving notice to any owner, agent, or bailiff within twenty miles of the Pound ; For every mile or part of a mile, exceeding one ■ furlong bem the Pound to the residence of the owner of the cattle, is. For posting a notice where the owner may not be known or lives at a greater distance than twenty miles from the Pound, and has no agent or bailiff within that dis tance, I?. CONDUCT OF FOUND. That the Poundkeeper for the time being shall conduct the Hinds Pound in accordance with the provisions of “ The Canterbury Tres pass of Cattle Ordinance, 1572.” Made by the Council ®f the County of Ash burton, at the offices of the said Council, in the town of Ashburton, this islday of October, 1879, and to come into force on the 15th day of October, 1579. W. C. WALKER, Chairman. F. MAIN W A RING, Clerk. SE AL The resolution to make this bye-law was adopted at a special meeting of the Council of the County of Ashburton, on the 2nd day of July, 1879, held at its offices, Ashburton, and confirmed at a special meeting held at its offices 01 "Wednesday, the oth day of August, 1879. W, C. WALKER, Chairman. F. MAI NWARING, 77 Clerk. CONCERTINAS, Gorman Accordians, j Violins, etc. Concertinas, 20 keys, om 10/0, H. M. JONES, Stationer. TO STAND THIS SEASON. rjITIE Thoroughbred ENTIRE Horse, TAM O’SHANTER, will travel the Mount Somers and Alford Forest Districts. 23 WM. H. SMITH. STUD NOTICE. rjMIE THOROUGHBRED HORSE T R I B U N E, By Tradueer, dam Aaueena. Yt'ill Travel the Ashburton district as usual. Apply Groom in charge. 21 Public Notices, JUST ARRIVED— SEC OX D SHIP ME X T OF gTATIONERY, STATIONERY, DIRECT FROM THE MANUFACTORY. NozvgOpen ing Up, Meet the Requirements of the County of Ashburton, SEKS AND DIXON Are now Importing, direct from the makers, Every description of Commercial, Law, and General Stationery, which they are in a position to supply, wholesale or retail, at prices that will compare favorably with any house in the Colony. The Goods now being opened up include a Choice Assortment of Plain and Fancy Note Papers and Envelopes, and some very superior kinds. CASES STATIONERY 10 2 BALES PAPER Full particulars in Printed Lists. 3 Commercial and Law Stationery Notepapers in great variety Envelopes of the newest styles Inkstands and Bottles Pens and Penholders Pencils and Pencilcases Account and Pocket Books, Etc. Wholesale and Retail. WEEKS AND DIXON, Saunders’ Buildings, East Street ASHBURTON. Public Hcfelao, MW TUI-WEEKLY MORNING PAPER. (SmwUan. PRICE—TWOPENCE ! PUBLISHED ON TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS, ami SATURDAYS. The size of the Guardian will be Six pages demy for the present, pending the arrival of suitable machinery, when it will take the same size permanently as the Christchurch Press. The Guardian is intended to meet the want in the County of Ashburton of a paper specially devoted to the agricultural and pastoral interests. It comes into existence in response to the expressed desire of a numerous section of the influen tial farmers, merchants, and other settlers in the country dristriets, and it purposes to supply an excellent compendium of the news of the day, derived from the most trustworthy sources. Arrangements have been made with able correspondents in every district in the County to supply intelligence of all events of interest oc curing in their locality, while advantage will also be taken of the great facilities now given by the telegraph for securing the latest news from all parts of the colony, and, through Reuter’s Agency, of sum maries of intelligence from all parts of the world. Special attention will be given in the Guardian’s columns of matters of interest to agriculturalists, and no pains will be spared to make the Paper an indispensable item in the economy of the Ashburton farmer’s household and a welcome guest at every fireside. Travelling reporters have been retained, who will personally visit the various dis tricts ; and arrangements have been made whereby reports upon the condition and progress of the crops, Ac., written by men with a practical knowledge of the subjects on which they write, will be secured. On this point it may be mentioned that papers have been secured written by some of the ablest and most practical pens in the colony on subjects of moment to the farmer ; and these will appear in regular succession. The Guardian will be thoroughly inde pendent, and appears with its hands untied, and in no way trammelled by the influence of any party, its aim being, while the progress of the farming interest in the County has first place in its desires, to secure the greatest good for the greatest number. In politics it will give an honest support to thoroughly Liberal measures, and will be loyal to any Government, who, having the country’s confidence, is prepared to legislate upon a wise and liberal platform, and is capable of administering public affairs with prudence, honesty, and ability. The price of the Ashburton Guardi.-ji will be Single Copy : 2d. Terms to subscribers : In advance. Rooked. Quarterly Os. ... 7». Half-yearly 12s. ... 14s. Yearly 245. ... 28s. Advertising terms on application at the Office. jEs'i'Tntonding Subscribers should order the “Guardian” at once, as the cnuirtcr commenced on the Ist October. WKK K S AND DIXON, PROPRIETORS. Publishing Oeeige, East Street, Ashburton. Business Notices, SEALY BROS., NURSERYMEN AND SEEDSMEN, })EG to thank their friends and the ) public of Ashburton for the liberal support accorded them during the past live years, and to intimate that they HAVE OPENED new business premises in East Street near the Bank of New Zealand, where they will be prepared to supply Agricul tural and Garden Seeds of every descrip tion. SEALY BROS., NURSERYMEN AND SEEDSMEN, EAST STREET. The facilities we possess for testing the quality of all Seeds offered by us, and our desire to extend this branch of our busi ness, will bo a sufheiont guarantee that all Seeds offered by us will be such as will give the utmost satisfaction. SEALY BROS., THE ASHBURTON NURSERY, REACH ROAD, MOORE STREET. 306 a NEW rjIAILORING j^STABLISHMENT, THE TRIANGLE, Wakanui Road, near H. M. Jones’. G. J.F.-LUBLOW, PRACTICAL TAILOR AND HABIT MAKER, Begs to announce to the public of Ashbur ton and the surrounding district that he HAS COMMENCED BUSINESS, and is prepared to execute orders equal to anything in the Colony. One trial will be sufficient as to Fit, Style, and Workmanship. Dress Suits, in various styles, and latest fashions. I weed Suits of every kind in latest styles. Fancy Coatings and Vest ings. Cord Pants; Trousers strapped and cuffed. A good assortment of Tweeds and Cloth in Stock. Reasonable Prices will be charged, and satisfaction guaranteed. iSEKi„Note the address— G. J. F. LUBLOW, Wakanoi Road, Ashburton. 283 a GasfLtters, &c. PUBLIC NOTICE. rtTRADESMEN and others who intend I using the Ashburton Gas Company : s Gas should give their orders at once have their premises fitted with Gas Fittings, to ensure no delay when the Gas is brought into the town. J. C. DOLMAN, LICENSED GASFITTER, Plumber, Locksmith, Whitesmith, Bell hanger, Zinc and Tin-plate Worker, Hot and Cold Water Engineer, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. N.B.—Artesian Wells sunk and Pnmf f fitted and repaired ; O. G. Guttering fixed at Current Rates. Electric Bella supplied and fitted. Orders punctually attended to in ton’ll am 7 country. 812 Fruiterers, &c. W T £> AVISON ’ GREENGROCER AND FRUITERER, HAS ON SALE Onions, Good Potatoes, Carrots, Parsnips, Turnips, Herbs. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL, (Next to Fowler, Grocer) TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON 7?a Cabinetmakers. TIN WALD FURNITURE DEPOT. c HARLES JgRADER CABINET MAKER, FURNITURE DEALER, &c. Venetian and other Blinds, Curtain Poles, Oxford and other Picture Frames made to order. Repairs Executed with Despatch. Note the Address— Great South Road, Tinwai.d, .'Next to Mr. Prettejohn’s, Shoe Makei 286 Public Notices. IN BANKRUPTCY. J^'OTICE —The “ Ashburton Herald” is a Gazette for all notices under the Debtors and Creditors Acts. 60 J .FARMERS. —Do not neglect to Read the Agricultural Papers appearing in the “Ashburton Guardian,”

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PHI* ASHOU&TO& j HnTi: 7 ilBTiHiMi n. §^i; 6 Printed and published by Horace Johh Weeks and Charles -IpjxoN, at their Printing Office, East S&eet, Ashburor, Saturday, October I General Storekeepers. GREAT bankrupt SALE OF THE ASSIGNED ESTATE OF HOOPER, AITKEN, AND CO. £5,345 10b. 4d. ORR AND CO. TTAYING been fortunate in securing the whole of the STOCK of Hooper, Aitken and Co., at a nominal Price, will offer for Sale on SATURDAY, the 27TH, And following days, at the premises lately occupied BT J. H. PASS & CO., (Next the Union Bank of Australia.) In submitting the following GREATLY REDUCED PRICE LIST, we beg to assure our numerous customers and the public, that it has been our determination from the first to keep ourselves abreast of he age, and in every department of our Establishment we have endeavored m all cases—so to conduct our business tran sactions as to command legitimate success. The rapid growth of our concern in all its branches amply attests this fact. Quotations for Cash : Children’s white Socks, at 2d to fid Children’s colored Socks, at 3d, 4d & 6d Ladies’ Stockings, at Id to Is Ladies’ striped Stocking, at fid to Is oa GLOYES. Ladies’ lish thread, at fid to Is Ladies’ kid Gloves, 2s to 3s per pair Ladies’ silk Gloves, Is to Is Id. HABERDASHERY, Black silk Fringes, at 8d to Is fid Colored silk Fringes, half-price Black and colored Braids, all prices A splendid stock of new silk Buttons, in all shades, at 4d to fid per dozen, to match dress materials Ladies’ leather Bags, half-price Carpet Bags from 3s fid upwards Belts at Id to 8d each LADIES’ SILK SCARFS. £1230 ladies’ silk Scarfs, decided novel- BC ties, at fid to Is , WlNew China silk Scarfs, embroidered at -I- both ends, at Is to Is fid | y • 25 doz. ladies’ linen Collars, at fid. to Is lid Rink Collars, at Id to 8d STAYS. <5 doz. Stays at 2s, worth Is 9d The new belted Corset, on the newest principle, easy fit, half-price UNDERCLOTHING DEPARTMENT. Ladies’ Cemesoles Ladies’ Night-dresses, 2s fid to Is fid Ladies’ Chemises, 2s Id to 5s fid Ladies’ drawers, Is 8d to Is fid PLAIN AND FANCY DRESS DEPARTMENT. 1500 yards Spring Lustres, at 8d to lOd per yard, worth Is fid :800 yards Taffete Cloth, French goods, at Is to Is 3d French Merino, all colors, at Is fid to 2s fid 20 pieces all-wool Plaid, at Is to 2» fid 500 yards Japanese Silk, at Is per yard, worth 2s fid BOOTS DEPARTMENT. Ladies’ French kid Boots, at fis to 7s fid Ladies’ buttoned Boots, 7s fid to 8s 9d 'Gents’ Boots, fis per pair under former price (Children’s Boots, at Is to 2s fid CARPETS. : Tapestry, 2s per yard under former price Kidder Carpets, Is fid under former price Cocoanut Matting, at Is under former price. Blankets at half-price Flannels at half-price CLOTHING DEPARTMENT. Men’s Suits at 10s, former price 70s Men’s Suits at 355, former price 60s Men’s Hats at 3s to 7s fid It is unnecessary to quote prices, though we have given a few above, as the public know that this is a real genuine Sale. The Goods are all quite new, having been im ported within the last few months. Terms will be strictly Cash, as we could not afford to book at those prices. Dressmaking on the premises. All orders executed under the Superin tendence of a most experienced dress maker. ORR AND CO., IMPORTERS, ASHBURTCN AND RAKAIA, 9 Business Notices. B L I G H’S CANTERBURY RESTAURANT, Papanui Road, near Post Office, Christchurch. MEALS AT ALL HOURS OF THE DAY. Board and Lodging, 175., 18s., £1 a week. BEDS & MEALS—Is. Each. 452 CHERTSEY. A. R. MARKHAM (Next Montgomery’s, Chertsey), GENERAL STOREKEEPER, HAYING taken over the store of Messrs. Orr and Co., and increased the stock, is prepared to supply first-class articles in Grocery, Drapery, Ironmongery. Agent for THE ASHBURTON HERALD. 423 S Medicinal. TEEDMAN’S SOOTHING POWDERS FOR CHILDREN CUTTING TEETH. CAUTION TO PURCHASERS. The value of this well-known Family Medi cine has been largely tested in all parts of the world, and by all grades of society, for upwards of FIFTY YEARS. Its well-earned exten sive sale has induced SPURIOUS IMITA TIONS, some of which in OUTWARD APPEARANCE so closely resemble the ori ginal as to have deceived many purchasers. The proprietor therefore feels it due to the public to give a special caution against the use of SUCH IMITATIONS. Purchasers are therefore requested carefully to observe the four following distinctive characteristics, without which none are genuine:— Ist—ln every case the words JOHN STEEDMAN, CHEMIST, WALWORTH, SURREY, are engraved on the Government Stamp affixed to each packet. 2nd—Each Single Powder has directions for the dose, and the words, John Steedman, Chemist, Walwo:th, Surrey, printed thereon. 3rd—The name, Steedman, is always spelt with two EE’s. _ 4th —The manufacture is earned on solely at Walworth, Surrey. Sold in Packets by all Chemists and Medi cine Vendors. Sold by Kempthorne, Prosser and Co., Auckland. 49° HEALTH FOR ALL. HOLLOWAY’S PILLS AND OINTMENT THE PILLS Purify tho Liood, correct all disorders of the Liver, Stomach, Kidneys and Bowels, and are invaluable ia all com, plaints incidental to Females. THU OINTMENT is ffie only reliabli remedy for Bad Leg*, Old Wounds, Sores, and Ulcers. For Bronchitis, Diphtheria, Coughs, Ct Ids, Gout, Rlnumitism, and all Skin Di teases it has no equal. Sold Ly the Proprietor, Thomao Hollowat, 533, Oxford Street, London, and by all Medicine Vendors throughout the WorlcU GRATEFUL —COMFORTIN' G. jgPPS’S BREAKFAST COCOA. “ By a thorough knowledge of the natural laws which govern the operations of digestion and nutrition, and by a careful application ol the fine properties of well selected cocoa, Mr. Epps has provided our breakfast tables with a delicately-flavoured beverage which may save us many heavy doctors’ bills. It is by tne judi cious use of such articles of diet, that a constitu tion may be gradually built up until strong enough to resist every tendency to disease. Hundreds of subtle maladies are floating arcund us, ready to attack wherever there is a weak point. We may escape many a fata Ishaft by keeping ourselves well fortified with pure bicod and a properly nourished frame. ” —TJu Chii Service Gazette. SOLD ONLY IN PACKETS LABELLED JAMES EPPS AND CO Homcepathic Chemists, London. KEATING’S COUGH LOZENGES. COUGHS, ASTHMA, BRONCHITIS, ACCUMULATION OF PHLEGM. Composed of the purest articles. These Lozenges contain no opium nor any deleterious drug, therefore the most delicate can take them with perfect confidence. Their beneficial effect is speedy and certain. This old unfail ing family remedy is daily recommended by the most eminent physicians. In use nearly 60 years. MEDICAL TESTIMONY. 22, Cold Harbour Lane, London, July 25th, 1877. Sir, —Your Lozenges are excellent, and their beneficial effect most reliable. I strongly recommend them in cases of cough and asthma. You are at liberty to state this as my opinion, ifarmed from many years’ experience, fl. Bringloe, M.R.C.S.L., L.S.A., L.M. T. Keating, Indian Medical Service. _ Hear Sir, —Having tried your Lozenges in it I have much pleasure in testifying to r beneficial effects in cases of Incipient nrmption, Asthma and Bronchial Affec s. 1 have prescribed them largely with the (results. W. B. G , Apothecary, H.M.S. Keating’s Cough Lozenges are sold by all Chemist*, in tins of various sizes, each having the words ‘ ‘ Keating’s Cough Lozenges ” engraven on the Government stamp. 637 KEATING'S WOEM TABLETS, A PURELY VEGETABLE SWEETMEAT, ooth in appearance and taste, furnishing a most agreeable method of administering the only certain remedy for INTESTINAL or THREADWORMS. It is a perfectly safe and mild preparation, and is especially adapted tor childien. Sold ia tins by all chemists. Proprietor, THOS. KEATING, London, Export tyemkt and Druggist. 6j? General Merchants, MUST BE SOLD, TO MAKE ROOM FOR COMING SHIPMENTS. NOVELTIES! NOVELTIES! NOVELTIES! o WE ARE NOW OPENING OUR SPRING AND SUMMER DRAPERY. X in < u & o H 55 O u in s as W Pi The Newest Prints, from 6Jd per yd. The Newest Brilliants, ‘Fast Colors ’ Fashionable Navy Blue Prints, choice patterns. Angira Cloth, the Latest Novelty Best Quality Only in French Merinos Brown Hollands Dressed ~ Striped ~ Check Muslins Pique’s ~ Marcella „ Crochet Antimacassars, from 2/11 Beautiful Lace Curtains, large variety Muslin Long Curtains ~ ~ Muslin and Lace Short Window Blinds, large variety Grey and White Sheetings, all widths Felt Carpets, spendid patterns Cocoa Mattings, in Iyd., l^yd., and Hyd. widths. Leather Cloths and Table Baizes Velvet Pile Table Covers Window Hollands, all widths Flannels and Table Damasks Horrockses well-known Long Cloths Grey Calicoes White and Colored Quilts All Wool Plaids, the very best Hosiery, Corsets, Silk Scarfs, Braids, in great variety Dress Buttons, Crochet Cotton (in reels and skeins) Brooks’ 500-yd Reels Cotton, best for machine use Baldwin’s Fingering Yarns Paton & Sons’ Alloa ~ Cotton and Union Sheetings Blankets, in great variety Floor Cloths, choice patterns Cocoa Mats, various sizes. “TJ tn in o O cl Z H 6 7> o > in THE Above Goods are imported Direct from the Manufacturers and will be sold remarkably CHEAP, in order to make room for coming shipments. OUR OUTFITTING DEPARTMENT IS NOW REPLETE WITH THE MOST FASHIONABLE AND SERVICEABLE GOODS. Boys’ Knickerbocker and Tunic Suits Boys’ and Youths’ Tweed Galatea Suits ~ ~ Hats, in large variety , ~ ~ Trousers and Vests | ~ „ Moleskin Trousers ~ ~ Crimean Shirts Collars, Braces, Ties, Etc., Etc., Etc. Men’s Geelong Tweed Galatea Suits eg ,) )! >) ® aC )) „ „ ,i Paget ~ „ „ „ Trousers ~ ~ >, and Vests Waterproof Coats, in Great Variety Men’s Blouses and Overalls, American Duck (patented) Hard and Soft Felt Hats, all sizes Merino and Flannel Shirts and Pants Colored and White Moleskin Trousers Soft Twill Cotton Shirts Crimean Shirts remarkably cheap White Long Cloth Shirts, remarkably cheap (American open back) ~ ~ ~ ~ in pleats and military fronts, remarkably cheap Merino and Ribbed Lambs’ Wool Half Hose Super. Hand-knit Half Hose Novelties in Silk Scarfs and Ties ~ Braces ~ Linen and Paper Collars SUPERIOR BOOTS AND SHOES, OP COLONIAL MANUFACTURE. IMPLEMENTS, Etc. TO FARMERS WE CAN ESPECIALLY OFFER, AT REDUCED PRICES : Hornsby’s Ploughs, H., H.H., R. 8., and R.C., and extras for same Reid and Grey’s Double and Treble Furrow Ploughs, and extras for same Drays, 2\, 2|, and 3 axles Zigzag and Flexible Chain Harrows Cambridge and Plain Field Rollers Broadcast and Hand Sowing Machines Best Ironbark 2,3, and 4-horse Swingle Trees Cheese Presses. Bentall’s Chaff-Cutters and Corn-Crushers, all sizes Corrugated Iron, from 6 to 9 feet, best brands Ryland’s Best Fencing Wire, No. 6 to 11 Fencing Material, Consisting of Staples, Stakes, Posts, Rails, and Wire Strainers. ALSO A VERY LARGE STOCK OF Douglas’ and Goulds’ American Pumps, Force Pumps, and Piping (I|-, H and 2), and Farm and Station Stores of all kinds. WE HAVE ALWAYS ON HAND A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF SADDLES, SHAFT, LEADING, AND PLOUGH HARNESS HORSE-CLOTHS IN EVERY VARIETY. WE ARE NOW TAKING ORDERS FOR REAPERS AND BINDERS FOR THE COMING SEASON. IRONMONGERY DEPARTMENT. We beg to call special attention to the above, and have determined (to meet the present depressed times) to reduce prices to the lowest remunerative rates To parties furnishing we can offer advantages seldom met with, having just received a large and well-selected stock of household requisites, comprising Single and Double English and French Iron Bedsteads, Fenders, Fireirons, Coal Yases, Scuttles, Fountains, Boilers, Kettles, Saucepans, Stew and Preserving Pans, all sizes; Electro-plated, Nickel Silver, Britannia Metal, and Tinware, of all descriptions. To builders and contractors we offer special inducements, having a very heavy stock of Leamington Patent Ranges (2ft 6in to 4ft Gin); Cindrella, Queens, Victoria, Yesper, and Kaiser Stoves, Register Grates, Carpenters’ Rim, Mortice, and Plate Hocks, and general builders’ ironmongery. We have also on hand an extensive stock of painters’, glaziers’ and paperhangers’ materials, consisting of Red and White Lead, Paints, and Colors, of all kinds; Raw and Boiled Linseed Oils, Turpentine, Varnishes, Brushes, Window Glass, of all kinds; Putty, Paperhangings, etc., ate. Carpenters and joiners would do well to call and inspect our stock of Tools. We 1 are now landing a shipment of American Goods, containing a great variety of Tools and Yankee Notions. j A large stock of Rod, Bar, and Sheet Iron, also a large and good stock of Blacksmiths and Farriers tools on hand. o GROCERY DEPARTMENT. THE ABOVE DEPARTMENT IS NOW WELL STOCKED WITH New Seaosn’s Teas, in Half-Chests and Boxes Superior Mauritius Sugars, white and brown crystals and Counters Venus Twist and Black Swan Tobacco Currants, Elfeme Raisins, Sultanas, Muscatcll Raisins (new fruit) Jordan and Shell Almonds. Bottled Fruit, Figs, Essences, etc., etc. A Large Stock of English and Colonial Lollies, and a full assortment of Pink’s, Morton’s, and Crosse and Blackwell’s Pickles, Jams, Jellies, Sauces, Potted and Preserved Meats, etc., etc. o CHINA AND GLASSWARE, We invite inspection of this Department in Particular, as we have just unpacked twenty-three crates of General Crockery and eight casks of Glassware, consisting of Sets of Cut and Pressed Decanters; Water-Crafts ; Tumblers ; Wine, Custard, and Jelly Glasses. INSPECT OUR STOCK BEFORE PURCHASING ELSEWHERE. ERIEDLANDER BROS. 8 Agents Colonial Fire Insurance Company. Commercial Stationery. JUST ARRIVED. A CHOICE ASSORTMENT OF Commercial AND Household STATIONERY. -o- THE Largest and Finest Lot ever opened up in Ashburton, AND Equal to any exhibited in the Colony. WEEKS & DIION, Printers, Publishers, and COMMERCIAL, LAW, AND General Stationers, Guardian Office, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Medicinal, Testimonials. Tuam Street, Christchurch, April 28, 1879. To Professor Guscott. Sir, —I have been troubled with Liver Complain these last six years, many times not being able to attend to work. 1 have tried everything in the shape of patent medicines. I have been an outdoor patient in the Hospi tal ; I got at times temporary relief. I could not sleep on my left side; I kept rolling about backwards and forwards in bed. When I got up in the morning, I would rather be in bed but work I had to attend to. When I had eaten a light meal I found it always lodged in my stomach. Always costive, a great palpi tation, pains across the chest, more particu larly under the left breast, always a violent pain between the shoulders, felt just the same as if any one was pouring water down my back, feet always cold. Happened to get one of your bills when you came to St. Asaph street, which explained to me the symptoms I was laboring under. When I applied to you, you told me all my symptoms, and guaranteed me a perfect cure, which, I am happy to say, you have done through your herbal treatment. I should recommend those troubled with Liver Complaint ta place themselves under your treatment. I am, Sir, Truly thankful, William Manson. Colombo Street, April 21, 1879. To Professor Guscott. Sir, — I have been troubled with Dysentery for the last three months, so much so that I was perfectly exhausted, the linings of my intestines peeled away in llakes. I tried every remedy that I .could hear of, but to no purpose. Hearing that you were in Christchurch, and seeing the many wonderful cures, was induced to place myself under your treatment, and I am happy to say in one week I am free from the diarrhoea, and gaining strength from your I herbal treatment. I am, yours respectfully, Ellen Brown. I give you this testimonial for the benefit o others, as I know there are a great many others suffering from the same complaint in Christchurch. Borough Hotel, Manchester Street, Christchurch, April 21, 1879. To Professor Guscott. Sir, —I have been troubled with Sclataca and Rh.umatism since the commencement of the West Coast diggings in 1864, where I had to leave through medical advice, and went to Melbourne, and thence to Sydney, and then I thought I would try the tropical climate of Queensland, and only found temporary relief. I came to Christchurch, and tried doctors of the best'medical repute, and got no better. Thinking that it was useless to go any further I gave up all hopes of being restored ; I could scarcely walk, and staying at an old friend’s, he advised me to consult you, and I am happy to say I am in as perfect health as I was in 1864, when I crossed the ranges of the West Coast, and was only ten days finder your treatment. John O’Brien, To Professor Guscott. Sir, —Having been troubled with asthma for the last seven years, on several occasions I have been propped up in bed, and many times I had to get up and walk to get a breath of air, and had become so bad that 1 was not able to ttend to my business ; in fact. I had become a burden to myself and the people with whom I was stopping. When I came to you you told me all my symptoms, which gave me confidence to place myself under your treatment, and, being a believer in herbs, and seeing the large assortment in your establishment, and also the references from other sufferers the same as myself, in looking back to the lime of my suflering so long, and spending so much money without receiving any benefit from the treat ment until I applied to you.—l remain, yours ever thankful, Donald Smith. Great King-stfeet, Dunedin, May 30. To Professor Guscott. SIR,—I have to inform you that I am able to return home after your treatment of 4 weeks’ duration, having been troubled with dropsy this last 4 years. 1 have been tapped twice ; I have been under the doctors in Oamaru, and also in Dunedin, and never received any bene fit from their treatment. When my sister called on you last April you told her if I would cmic to St. Kilda and slop with her you would treat me for a fortnight free of charge, and after that time, if I were no better, you would require no payment ; but lam happy to inform you that I feel as well as ever I felt, and free 01 dropsy, and can eat and sleep well. I trust that your days may be long in Dunedin. You may be assured that I will speak of the cure you have effected in me on my return home, as I leave my sistei to-morrow.—l remain yours ever grateful, Mrs. Isabella Fraser. St. Kilda, June 10, 1878. Manchester Street, Christchurch, April 29th, 1879. To Professor Guscott, Sir, —I have been troubled with Neuralgia for a length of time, and have suffered the most excruciating pains ; tried ei erythiug that I could hear of, I then saw your testimonials in the papers, and the “ Star.” I was advised to give you a trial, but I have this to say that I am perfectly free from pain. I can eat and sleep well, and am not disturbed at nights or meal times as I have been for a length of time. I have told seveial the pain I suffered, and the wonderful relief I have had, and I would ad vise anyone troubled with Neuralgia to apply to you, as they can depend on a perfect cure. Yours ever grateful, H. B. Williams, Tuam street, Christchurch. To Professor Guscott, Sir, —Having for the last four years suffered from had eyes, being totally blind in one, and from using a solution of nitrate of silver as a lotion, which had penetrated my whole system, causing me the most acute pains, which, added to rheumatism, prevented my sleeping at night, and rendered my life absolutely burdensome to me, I have consulted and been treated by doc tors in different parts of Canterbury, as also in the Christchurch Hospital, but without obtain ing the slightest relief. Determined to leave no stone unturned while the smallest chance remained of an abatement of my sufferings. I applied to you immediately I heard of your arrival, and the cure which you have effected would seem to many incredible, but as I am still here a living proof of the success of your treatment, as can only be testified by hundreds in Christchurch, who knowing what I was like for so long up to a week ago, look with astonishment at the change which you have wrought. Wishing you many years of happi ness and prosperity in pursuing your useful career, I am, dear Sir, yours respectfully, Patrick Burns. Sexton’s Allent on House, St. Asaph-street, Christchurch. OGtamwotol Wats**, IF YOU WANT A NEAT BUSINESS CARD, GO TO THE “ HERALD ” OFFICE IF YOU WANT A WELL-PRINTED CIRCULAR, TRY THE “HERALD” OFFICE IF YOU WANT AN ATTRACTIVE HANDBILL, iTRY THE “HERALD” OFFICE. IF YOU WANT A MAGNIFICENT POSTER, CALL AT THE HERALD OFFICE IF YOU WANT ANY ’DESCRIPTION OF PLAIN OR ORNAMENTAL PRINTING, CALL AT THE “HERALD OFFICE,” North. WEEKS & DIXON, PROPRIETORS.

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The Ashburton Guardian. COUNTY AGRICULTURAL AND SPORTING RECORDER Vol. L—No. 8 ASHBURTON, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 1879 Price—TWOPENCE Auctioneers and Commisssion Agents ?RED HARRISON, AUCTIONEER, COMMISSION AGENT, ' . ETC. SALES, Sales of Stock, Mer chandise, Furniture and Effects, also Pigs,, Fowls, and General Produce. WEEKLY SALE Every SATURDAY at 12 o’clock. SAL-E YARUNATTENDED. can be made at my office or at the , Yards. Agent for the Transatlantic Fire Insurance Company. EDMISTON BROS. & GUNDRY, (late bullock AND CO.), ASHBURTON, General Merchants, Auctioneers, Stock, Station, Estate, and Commission Agents. Sales of Stock, Farm Implements, &c., will be held at their Yards, Ashbur ton, and the Tinwald Yards, on alternate TUESDAYS. CASH ADVANCES Made on Stock, Produce, &c., consigned for Positive Sale. EDMISTON BROS. & GUNDRY.^ MR. JOHN LLOYD CRAWLEY, AUCTIONEER, STOCK, LAND, ESTATE, AND COM MISSION AGENT, Holds Weekly Sales Every Saturday, at One o’clock, of Horses, Farm Produce, and General Merchandise of evdry descrip tion. Full advertisements third page. J. LLOYD CRAWLEY, "X AUCTIONEER, Estate, and Commission Agent, Saunders’ Buildings, East-st., Ashburton. 277 a J. E. B [Card.] UCHA NA N & Co. Auctioneers, Land, and Estate Agents, ASHBURTON. 313 a FARMERS AND OTHERS. Messrs, acland, Campbell, & CO. are prepared to supply Farmers and others with Station Stores, Fencing Wire, Fencing Staples, Standards, &c., at Lowest Rates, and of First-class quality. AGENTS FOR THE ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY. CAPITAL £2,000,000 INSURANCES EFFECTED AT LOWEST RATES. ACLAND, CAMPBELL & CO., 65 Auctioneers. pREDK. pAVITT, East Street (Close to the Railway Station) Ashburton, Land and General Commission Agent. Orders taken for—Sydney Drays, Newcastle Coal, and Malvern (by the truck load). Build ing Materials of all kinds, Fencing Wire, Agricultural Implements, English and Ameri can, &c., &c. I MESSRS. POYNTZ & CO., JgJSTATE, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS. Rents and Debts Collected. Money advanced on Freehold Security. 7 Hotels. RAILWAY HOTEL WINSLOW. ~Vf"R. W. HARRIS requests the public Jj’JL know that he is back at his old house, and wishes his old friends to know that they will receive the same good accommodation as formerly. Private Suites of Rooms for families. Wines and Beer of the best brands. Good stabling and loose boxes, with every attendance. W. HARRIS, Proprietor. 3166 Millers, &c. SAUNDERS BROS-, MILLERS, Grain Merchants, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS. Offices— EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Mills— GREAT SOUTH ROAD. 72 Kiy/TOFFAT begs to inform the , IVI inhabitants of Ashburton and surrounding districts that his NEW FLOUR MILL AT WAKANUI HAS COMMENCED WORK, And hopes, by strict attention to busi ness, and turning out a First-class article, to merit a share of public support. Special attention paid to Gristing, and Farmers from a distance can have their Grist ground by return. 31 Insurance. THE LONDON & LANCASHIRE FIR'S:. INSURANCE COMPAN^ Capital,— 'Fully Subscribed, £1,000,000. -piIRE INSURANCES of all kinds taken at lowest rates, special attention being given to Stack, Farm, Building, and other Agricultural Risks, Applications by letter for insurance will be promptly attended to. The London and Lancashire being purely a Fire Company, the whole of its resources are available to meet Fire claims , and this feature will at once commend itself to the public, for the resources of the Company can never be applied to the settlement of Life Claims or Marine Losses, but every penny of its Capital (the whole of which could be called up at any time), together with its reserves, are available for Losses by Fire, and offer a complete guarantee that all engagements will be fully carried out. Claims are met with promptitude and liberality. ' Agents for Ashburtjnn— SAUNDERS BROS. 6 Business Notice. IN BANKRUPTCY. WEEKS & DIXON have on Sale at their Office, East Street North,- - PROOFS OF DEBT FORMS, FORMS OF AFFIDAVIT. Also, — FORMS of TO LET and FOR SALE. CHRISTCHURCH AND SUBURBAN DIRECTORY FOR 1879. ON SALE at the “HERALD ” Office, Saunders Buildings, East-street. Price : Two Shillings and Sixpence. Neatly Bound in Cloth. The above Volume contains a lot of valuable information, and should be in the hands of every Tradesman. Timber Merchants, TIMBER! TIMBER!! 300,000 THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND FEET OF SUPERIOR BUILDING TIMBER. ALSO, 20,000 TWENTY THOUSAND SAWN TOTARA AND BLACK PINE Jjl ENC IN G g TAKES NOW ON SALE AT HAYES’ TIMBER YARDS, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, AT REDUCED PRICES. Brick Manufactory. BRICKS. rpHE UNDERSIGNED having COM PLETED .heir KILN at Ashburton, are prepared to SUPPLY BRICKS, equal to any made in the Colony, at any Station up or down. Samples to be seen at the Company’* Offices, Ashburton, Rakaia, and V, inslow W. MONTGOMERY & CO [Limitkd] Saddler. WM. ANDERSON, SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER, Ashburton, HAS always in STOCK a complete assortment of every description of Saddlery, Harness, Whips, Saddlers’ Iron mongery, Ac., imported direct from Eng land. Goods to order manufactured on the premises of the best Materials, and at the lowest rates. 11 Cabinetmakers. T. A. GATES, OAB I N E T MAKER, PICTURE FRAME MAKER, AND UNDERTAKER, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, ASHBURTON. 4 SPILLARD’S CABINET MAKING AND UPHOL STERY Manufactory, and Ware house, next to the Union Bank, Tancred street, Ashburton. Sitting Room and Bedroom Tables, Couches, Chotfonniers, Chairs, Chests of Drawers, Washstands, Commodes, Chim ney Glasses, Toilet do., Whatnots, Dress ing Tables, Cradles, Children’s Cots, Bassi nettes, Basket Ware, Bedsteads—double, single, iron, and wood; Mattresses, spring, hair, wool, and flax; Beds, feather, woollen, and cotton-Hock; Bolsters and Pillows, do., do.; Carpets, Rugs, Floorcloth ; Mats and Matting Fibre, Cocoa and China; Fenders, Fire Irons and Japanned Ware ; Galvanised Baths and Buckets ; Kitchen Tables ; and English and American Chairs. Blinds—Venetian, Wire Gauze, Common Roller, and Spring ; Curtain Poles, Ac. Orders promptly attended to. 13 CABINETMAKING & UPHOLSTERING ESTABLISHMENT, East Street (next Echo Dining Rooms), ASHBURTON. John ]VI eec h, PRACTICAL CABINETMAKER, UPHOLSTERER, PAPERHANGER, Ac. ALL KINDS OF REPAIRS. Furniture Renovated and Repolished, or Exchanged. 1G WANTED KNOWN—That Visiting Cards, plain or mourning, can be obtained printed in various styles, at the “Herald” and “Guardian” offices, the Railway Station. General Merchants. GREAT SALE ASSIGNED EsIiTE ■' r HOOPER, AITREN &. : £ %> ORR AND 00. HAVING SECURED THE ENTIRE STOCK Of the above Estate, amounting to i os. i-d, Have decided to give the f’V '■ J the advantage of their Parch.-*- by SELLING the whole of the Drapery, clothing, BOOTS and SHOES, IRONMONGERY, FURNITURE, CROCKERY & GLASSWARE AT ABOUT HALF the USUAL PRICE fob CASH. SALE OF THE DRAPERY, CLOTHIN G, BOOTS AND SHOES, AT THE PREMISES LATELY OCCUPIED BY J, H. PASS AND CO. SALE OF THE IRONMONGERY, FURNITURE, CROCKERY & GLASSWARE, AT THE NEW PREMISES OF HOOPER, AITKEN AND CO. BOTH SALES WILL COMMENCE ON SATURDAY, 27th SEPT. ORR AND CO., ASHBURON AND RAKAIA. 10 Chemist. MEDICAL HALL. Established 1874. J ]M (J AM B R I D GE> DRUGGIST, FAMILY AND DISPENSING CHEMIST, Has always in Stock— SPONGES—Honeycomb and Turkey Toilet TRUSSES—Common Circular, Cole’s, Sal mon and Ody’s, Mocmain, &c. ELASTIC STOCKINGS Knee Caps, Wristlets, and Anklets ; Abdominal Pelts in Silk and Thread. FEEDING BOTTLES—Mather’s, Maw’s, Dean’s, Stocker’s, Ayrton and Saun ders’, O’Connell's. INFANTS’ FOODS—Liebig's, Hard’s, Neave’s, Ridge’s, Nestle’s. COD LIVER OILS—De Jongh’s, Lang ton’s. Holler’s, Foxe’s, Southall Bros. f-PERFUMERY—Piesse and Lubin’s, Rim inel’s, Gosnell’s, Briedenbach’s, Low’s, The Crown Perfumery Company’s HORSE AND CATTLE MEDICINES. HOMOEOPATHIC MEDICINES—Death and Ross’s daily expected ex “ Wai tangi. TEETH CAREFULLY EXTRACTED. 2 G H A S. NEATE. H m i—i a w W o MOORE STREET, o cl O O l-H m A S H B U R TON. 62 General Storekeeper. A SHBUR TO N S TORE, The Oldest Established Business in the County of Ashburton. D. WILLIAMSON AND CO., DRAPERS, GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, TEA, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS. The Best Housd-in Town for MEN’S, BOYS’, AND YOUTHS’ READY-MADE, CLOT^l^w CELEBRATED > BQO'B DEPOT, 14 SANDO CO., Q-JENERAL STOREKEEPERS, TOBACCONISTS, NEWS AGENTS, Ac,, do., EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Labor Registry Office. 35 Painter. J. R. CHAPMAN, JpAINTER, GLAZIER, PAPER HANGER A SIGNWRITER, Importer of Paper-hangings, White Lead, Glass, Ac. The trade supplied at lowert Wholesale Prices. 17 S. COLLINS A SON, JOINTERS, PAPERHANGERS, SIGN-WRITERS, PLUMBERS, and DECORATORS, Moore-streeu Ashburton. Country orders pronqily attended to, and the quality of Work and Materials Guaranteed. Public Notices. WANTED KNOWN—That we are now Selling 250 Cream Laid Commercial Envelopes for 25., cash ; 500 ditto, 3s. 6d. cash ; and 1000 ditto, 6s. 6d., for prompt cash only. Weeks A Dixon 1 . WANTED— Servants out of Employ ment to advertise for Situations in the “Herald” and “Guardian.” Only One Shilling, Cash, for fifteen words. Baker and Confectioner. BREAD! BREAD!! BREAD! CONFECTIONERY and BISCUITS. I TIT) WARD TAYLOR begs to inform li tlie inhabitants of Ashburton and the surrounding neighborhood that he has commenced business as Plain and Fancy Bread and Biscuit Baker, and Confec tioner in Saunders’ New Buildings, and hopes by strict attention to business, and keeping a first-class article, to merit a fair share of public patronage. BREAD—4Ib. LOAF. At the Shop ... ... sid. If Delivered ... ... (id. Confectionery and Biscuits always in stock. ONE TRIAL SOLICITED. Note the Address— EDWARD TAYLOR, Bread and Biscuit Baker and Confectioner, EAST STREET, Near the Railway Station. 343a—34 Builders. Ashburton steam saw mills SASH AND DOOR MANUFACTORY. G. PARKIN, Proprietor, BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR. Moore Street, Every description of Timber and Budding Materials in Stock and supplied on most reasonable terms. Plans prepared and Estimates Given on the shortest notice. 2G Carriers. ~B.' C. SMITH, ' CARRIER, ETC., Moore Street, Ashburton. 25 TH. BREWER’S Royal Mail COACH , leaves Longbeach for Ashburton (via, Waterton, Ashton, Wheatstone, and Tinwald) daily, at 7 a.m., returning by the same route on arrival of 3 p. m. train from Christchurch. Parcels and orders punctually attended to. T. H. BREWER, 195 Proprietor. ECOOKSON, Wills Street, runs the , MAIL COACH from Ashburton Station to Green Street, Alford "Land Mount Somers, every Tuesday, riday, returning Wednesday and ttirday at 3 p.m. Business Notices. Advertise. Ik YOU WANT f to sell a Farm, to sell a Horse, to rent a Farm, to buy a Horse, to buy a House, to rent a House, to obtain Board, to sell Groceries, to sell furniture, to sell Hardware, to hire a Servant, to borrow Monty, If you want •' to sell Dry Goods, to sell a Carriage, to sell Real Estate, to seek a Situation, to obtain a Servant, to engage a Salesman, to seil Millinery Goods, to sell a House or Section, 1 to lind a Strayed Animal, to find any one’s Address, to sell a piece of Furniture, to find an owner for Anything, to buy a second-hand Carriage, , to find any.hing you have I ost, If you want Ido sell-Ag.ic'tdlural Implements YOU CAN DO SO, BY MAKING YOUR WANTS KNOWN IN She (SmrnUau. OFFICE : SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, East Street. Business Notices. BIBLES, Prayers, and Church Services, Hymnals for various churches. —H. M JONES, Stationer, Baring Square. For Sale. FOR SALE, T _ _ ACRES Tussock Land, in O j OUL) Lots to suit purchasers. Very Liberal Terms. 74 SAUNDERS BROS. FOR SALE, 2.000 LBS. Rye-Grass SEED. 1.000 do. Red Clover do. 1.000 do. Cow Grass do. 75 SAUNDERS BROS. FOR SALE, SINGLE SEATED BUGGY.,. DOUBLE do. do. And a quantity of Livery Stable* keeper’s effects. 76 SAUNDERS BROS. Amusements. A £|LUB. ANNUAL MEETING. WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY, NOVEMHER iqth and 20TH. TRACING FIRST DAY. r. Handicap Hurdle Race of 40 sovs; distance 2 miles, over 8 flights of about 3ft. 6in. hurdles; nomination I sov., acceptance 2 sovs. 2. County Hurdle Race Handicap of 25 sovs. ; over 6 flights of abcut 3ft. 6 in. hurdles; nomination I sov., acceptance 2 soys. ; miles. District horses only. 3. MaidV-S Ti Airtf of 26 sovs.; distance 1% ‘ miles; weight for age ; entrance 2 sovs. ; district horses only, that have never won ait advertised race, 4. Ashburton Cup Handicap of 50 sovs., added to a sweepstake of 5 sovs. for acceptors ; nomination 2 sovs., acceptance 2 sovs.; 2 miles. 5. Lvdies’ Purse of 25 sovs.; district horses only ; welter weights for age ; gentlemen, riders, who must be members of the Ash burton Racing Club ; entrance 2 sovs.; 1 yi .miles. 6. Farmers’ Plate of 10 sovs.; for horses the bona ftde property of owners residing in the County of Ashburton ; no weight under 12 stone; Iyi miles; entrance I sov. SECOND DAY. 1. County Steeplechase of 30 sovs.; over about 2 miles of fair hunting country ; weight for age ; for district horses only; entrance 2 sovs. 2. Kacino Club Handicap of 40 sovs.; added to a sweep of 3 sovs. for acceptors ; 1 miles; open; nomination 2 sovs. 3. Tradesmen’s Handicap of 20 sovs.; district horses only; 1)4 miles; nomina tion 1 sov.; acceptance I sov. 4. Forced Handicap of 15 sovs.; for all winning horses at this meeting ; entrance 2 sovs.; 1)4 miles. 5. Consolation Handicap of 15 sovs.; for beaten horses; nomination l sov.; acceptance I sov. RULES AND REGULATIONS : Qualification fee, £2 25.; members of the Ashburton Racing Club free. No entry will be received for any of the races except on the condition that all dis putes shall be decided by the stewards, whose decision in all cases shall be final. County horses shall be held to mean horses the bona tide property of owner's residing in the County of Ashburton pre vious to Ist September, 1879. Canterbury Jockey Club rules strictly adhered to unless otherwise specified. No protest will bo entertained unless £2 2s. be deposited, which shall be for feited should the protest, in the opinion of the stewards, prove frivolous. All entries and nominations to be irr the hands of the secretary, addressed to the Somerset Hotel, not later than 4 p. nr. on October 31st. Weights to appear for first day’s handicaps on Friday. November 14th ; acceptances orr Monday, November 17th, in “ Lyttelton Times,” the “Press,” and the Ashburton “Herald,” and for second day's racing, weights will be declared at 7 p.rn. on evening of Novem ber 19 ; acceptances at 9 p.m. same night. 411 entries to be sealed and addressed tc to the secretary, Ashburton, enclosing entrance fees, name and age of horse, and colors of the rider. Any jockey riding in any other than his declared colors will be fined one sovereign. JAMES WILKIE, 402 a Hon. Sec. Public Notices SCHOOL Requisites and Artist Mate rials. 11. M. JONES, Stationer, Baring Square. 478* a RICKETING Materials -Bats, Balls, Stumps, Knee Pads, Ac., at H. M. JONES’, Stationei, Raring Square,

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MEMORANDA. AUCTION SALES. To-Day. Edmiston Bros. andGundry, Tinwald Sale Yards, 12 o’clock, Draught Horses, Fanning Implements, etc. Acland, Campbell and Co., Rural Section at Tinwald —Sale on ground. STEAMERS LEAVE LYTTELTON AS UNDER. Fob Wellington— Arawata, Wednesday, October 15. For Napier and the North —Wanaka, Satn. day, Oct. 18. Passengers by the 8 p.m. train from Christchurch to Port. Penguin, on Saturday, Oct. 28. Fob Melbourne, via, Bluff — Tararua, to-day (Tuesday). Passengers by the 2.40 p.m. train from Christchurch to the Port. Arawata, on 22nd. For Port Chalmers— Tararua, to-day, as above. For Sydney —Wakatipu, Friday, Oct. 17. Passengers by 2.40 p.m. train from Christchurch to Port. For Hobart Town— Tararua, to-day, as above. All bertha to be secured at the Shipping Office. POST OFFICE NOTICES. Mails at the Ashburton Post Office close as follows: — For Christchurch and North at 10.20 a.m. 4 p.m., and 7.30 p.m., daily. For Chertsey at 10.20 a.m daily. For Rakaia at 10.20 a.m and 4 p.m daily. For Dunedin, Tinwald Winslow, Hinds, Coldstream, Rangitata, Orari, Winchester, and Geraldine, at 10.20 a.m, daily. For Temuka. Timaru, and South at 10.20 a.m and 3 p.m daily. . For Greenstreet, Ashburton Forks, Mount Somers, and Ashburton Gorge on Tuesdays and Fridays at 10.30 a.m For Ashton, Waterton, and Longbeach, at .15 p,m. daily. For Wakanui and Seafield, on Mondays and Thursdays, 7.30 p.m, W. St, G. Douglas, Postmaster. A travelling Post Office having been estab lished on the Southern line of railway, letters bearing a late fee of 2d. may be posted at any station in the mail carriage attached to the expre=s train, and they will be included in the mails made up in transit for offices on the main line and branches. Sydney J. Dick, Chief Postmaster. UNCLAIMED LETTERS. The following letteis from places beyond he colony were received at the Ashburtcn Post Office during the month of August, and remained unclaimed on Ist October, 18791 Allinham, J. Charles, Richard Critchley, W. S. Deacon, William Devane, Patrick Fraber, John Criffin, Morgan Maclean (or Maclear) John Kennedy, William Kissane, Michael Larkin, Andrew Morrison, James Moriarty. Michael Quinlan. Mary Ryan, Thomas B. Sharp, Sames Valpy, John N. Vincent, J. Walker, Archibald Woodman, W. D. Young, Lewis P. McAllister, Mrs Black, Tohn Twiss, Michael W. St. G. Douglas, Postmaster. On the first da; jf each month a list is ex hibited at each Pc . t Office in the Colony of the addresses of all letters received from places be yond the Colony that have remaind unclaimed for one month at such Post Office; and such of these letters as remain unclaimed at the end of a further period of two months are then for warded to the Dead Letter Office, to be return ed unopened to the countries where they origi nated. Unclaimed letters originating in the Colony are not advertised, but at the end of two months are forwarded to the Dead Letter Office, Wellington, there to be opened and re turned to the writers. NOTICE. NEW POSTAL REGULATION. Letters posted within the colony having the names and addresses of the senders printed on the address side of the envelopes, accompanied by a request that the letters be returned if not claimed within a stated period, will be return ed unopened. Provided, however, such letters shall have remained in the post office to which they may be addressed, at least ten days. f' ■'= --- COMMERCIAL. Messrs Robert Wilkin and Co. Christ church, report under date October 9th : At the Addington Yards on Wednesday, 3233 sheep, 489 head of cattle, and 68 pigs were yarded. There was a good attend ance of buyers, and the bidding for fat stock was animated throughout, and our prices are, —Fat crossbred ewes, shorn, 95.; fat steers, £lO 155.; fat heifers, £8 ; store steers, from £5 10s. to £6 55.; springers, from £5 to £8 17s. 6d. Sheepskins.—At our sale to-day 2056 skins were catalogued. There was a large attendance of buyers, and biddings were keen, with the following result : Butcher’s crossbred, large, 4s to 4s lOd each ; do. medium, 3s 3d to 4s ; do. small and inferior, 2s 6d to 3s 3d ; do merino, large, 3s lOd to 4s 8d ; do. medium, 3s to 3s lOd; do. small and inferior, Is 2d to 3s ; Lamb skins, 6cL each. Tallow.—There was the usual attend ance of the trade, and prices were firm. Best clean, well-saved, to 2|d per lb; second quality, to 2d per lb ; inferior and heated, to l|d per lb. Hides and calfskins unsold. ASHBURTON RETAIL LIST. The Ashburton Guardian, COUNTY AGRICULTURAL & SPORTING RECORDER. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 1879. The selection of a site at Tinwald for the purpose of holding the meetings of the Ashburton Agricultural and Pastoral As sociation is, we are inclined to think, a grave error of judgment. Had more thought been given to the subject, wo are of opinion that, all things considered, a selection on the north side of the river would have proved more profitable and suitable for the district at large. We are willing to admit that Tinwald has large and reasonable claims to the show taking place there, and prominent among those claims are the facts that they have more, and better stock of all descriptions than can be exhibited on this side of the river ; and the difficulty and danger in transport ing cattle, horses, sheep, or pigs, across the Ashburton bridge. But these ad vantages of the southern side are more than counterbalanced if we consider the matter from a financial point of view. Ashburton is the centre to which all dis tricts in the county gravitate on such oc casions, and the mere fact of the show being held at a distance of two miles from the main township of the district is suffi cient in itself to deter from attending a large number of people who would other wise lend their support to so necessary and important an institution. We must look to the fact that the gate money col lected is a most important item in the revenue of such Associations, and if the position of the grounds present so many difficulties of access as the reserve at Tinwald does, then, as a necessary x-esult, there must be a proportionate decrease in the power of the Association to carry out the objects for which it has been formed. As a matter of fact it must be acknow ledged that, if the show grounds were within easy distance of the township, and the necessity for crossing the river ob literated from the programme of a day’s outing, the residents in the borough would to a certainty turn out “ en masse ” to so popular an event to an agricultural population as a show of prize animals and produce. When the question was discussed at the general meeting of the Association, Tin wald was fixed upon because no suitable site was suggested on this side of the river. Now, we are of opinion that a very suitable site does exist, and one which fulfils all the conditions necessary, and one which will year by year become more and more fitted for the purpose. We refer to the Racecourse reserve. It is within easy distance of the town, gate fees can be charged, it is well fenced, a building, shortly to be enlarged, is erected on it, capable of containing the farming and dairy exhibits, the grand-stand would be just what is required for ladies to ob tain a good view of the proceedings with out running the risk of accidents from the crowds always collected about the various exhibits ; there is ample room inside the course on which to erect permanent sheds, and places in which the various animals could be safely kept, and no bet ter place could be pitched upon in which to hold that most popular of all events at a show-—a jumping match for horses. We do not think for one moment that the Ashburton Racing Club would offer any objection to giving permission to the As sociation to hold their event on the course ; in fact, the two bodies may be looked upon as being cousins-german, both having for their object the improve ment of stock : and the fact that both of them hold their annual jubilees in the same week is another reason why the same ground should be made to do double duty for both Societies. An amalgama tion of interests of this sort is desirable, since the various interests involved would at once become identical, and we cannot see any possible reason why they should not. There is another subject in connection with the Agricultural Show which wo think is worthy of consideration—the ex pediency of holding the annual meeting in the autumn in place ©f the spring. All the country Associations appear to be unanimous as to the spring. It would be of service to the farmers if they had an opportunity after harvest of comparing results of the past year’s work, and their experience of various systems of working farms, and the most suit able kinds of grain. Great advantages would thus be gained by comparing samples, and the conclusions arrived at in the growth of cereals, which would be of great utility in the next season’s opera tions. One thing, of course, would be an objection—the want of an opportunity of having the stud horses judged, but we see no reason why that should not be done at the horse parade in the spring. At all events, we wish the Association every success this year. They have not had much luck since its institution, for what with the terrible weather on the Show day last year, and the hard times since, there has not been much encourage ment for the promoters to take great trouble over the matter. However, we are confident that the energy of the old members has not cooled, and that if they do not gain success this year, “ they do more, they deserve it.” The Suez Mails.—The Suez mails were brought to Ashburton last night by a special train, which arrived about seven o’clock. New Telegraph Station.—A telegraph station has been opened at South Hangi tata, in this county. Hitherto it has only been utilised for railway purposes, but now it has been thrown open for the use of the public. Mails. —Forthe United Kingdom &c., via San Francisco per the City of Sydney, close at Auckland at noon, to-day (Tues day.) Mails for Sydney —Per the Rotoma hana close at Auckland to-day (Tuesday), 14th, at 3 p.m. The Fowl-Stealing Case.— The charge against James Moore, of stealing fowls, will he heard before the Resident Magis trate to-day. Minister Under the Marriage Act. — The llev. Brownlow J. Westbrooke has been gazetted an officiating minister within the meaning of the Marriage Act. Vagrant Entires.- —We hear that there are three entire horses at large in the Wakanui district. The owners of these brutes, whoever they may be, ought to be severely punished, as at this season of the year, there is no saying what amount of damage might be done by the mongrels. The same complaint was made last year. The Courthouse Petition. —The pe tition for a new courthouse for Ashburton, has obtained tU» signatures of the loading men in the district, and was forwarded yes terday for presentation in the House by the member for the district, Air E. (>. 'Wright. Yankee Notions. —We had the plea sure of inspecting a large assortment of notions of American manufacture, at Messrs Friodlander Bros.’storesyesterday. They comprise every imaginable descrip tion of goods, from patent mousetraps to reapers and Linders, and some of the minor articles such as locks of intricate construction, carpenters’ tools, capable of doing anything in woodwork except grow ing the timber, and ingenuities too numerous to describe, are well worth inspecting, and, to those in want of them, worth buying. Postal Facilities.— Credit is due to the post office authorities for the despatch that is now practised with regard to the mails. Yesterday the Suez mail was sent .from the Bluff north by special train, im mediately on arrival of the steamer. The mail was sorted on the route, and arrived here about a quarter to eight, proceeding to Christchurch immediately afterwards. The usual Ashburton mail that would have loft this morning was despatched to Christchurch by the special, and will bo delivered with the Suez mail in the morn ing. CollAi-sr: of the Cook’s Strait Carle. —The telegraph cables across Cook’s Strait gave out last night, and our readers will consequently have to do without our usual telegrams from the North Island. The rocky bottom of the Straits and the swift currents of the tides must have a very abrading effect upon the cables, one of which is of largo size, and designed especially to contend with the power of friction known at the time to exist when it was laid down. The cable-laying steamer Agnes is now on her way down from Sydney, and will probably set all damages right in a few days ; but in the meantime we have to be content with such scraps of news as can bo dribbled down the limited wire at the disposal of the Telegraph Department. Last night all all special wire communication across the Straits was suspended. A New Amusement. —The old and time-honored game of skittles is now being instituted afresh in Ashburton. An alley behind Shearman’s Hotel, which was in times past made use of for a like purpose, is once again being utilised for carrying on the game in a legitimate manner. Mr Whitley, the lessee, does not intend to let his customers pine for want of amuse ment —as he has also provided a quoit ground for the muscular public, and a shooting gallery for more scientitic sport men. Wo understand that a quoit match is on the “ tapis” between an amateur and a renowned “ ringist. ” Drunk and Disorderly. —A gentle man named Kavanagh Macartliy, who, wo need not add, is not a Frenchman, was lined 10s yesterday by His Worship the Mayor for being drunk and disorderly. Mr. Macarthy was at one time an inmate of the Old Men’s Home, but that es tablishment became too big for him, and he sought other shelter. He had been knocking down a pension he periodically receives, and knocked down too much at one time, hence his interview with His Worship. Ownerless Sections..— There are a good many sections in Christchurch for which owners cannot be found, and arrears ot rates have accumulated upon them for some time. To collect the arrears thus owing has been a matter of impossibility, but the City Council does not mean to lose the revenue which is rightly due from the unoccupied sections. Summonses have therefore been issued in the names of the reputed owners, and serving is supposed to be accomplished by displaying the summonses on posts in the grounds in question. Judgment will, of course, go by default, and after the lapse of the necessary time will be sold by the Cor poration. The wrinkle is worth noting by the Ashburton Borough Council. Costly Converts.— Missions to the Jews arc not very paying speculations. The report of the Free Church of Scot land Mission shows that the expense of converting live Jews in a year was £5,G21, or £1,124 a head, while an anxious enquirer ef the ancient faith cost the Established Church £5,000. If, therefore, the new bishop of Jerusalem has gone forth with the idea of zealous proselytising, ho is likely to be grievously disappointed.—“ Whitehall Review.” A Pleasant Town to Live in.—Ac cording to Humboldt the oldest town in the world is Jakutsk, 5000 inhabitants, in Eastern Siberia. It is not only the oldest but probably, also, the coldest. The ground remains always frozen to the depth of 300 ft., except in midsummer, when it thaws three feet at the surface. The moan temperature for the year is 13‘7 dog. Fall. For ten days in August the thermometer goes as high as 85deg. From November to February the temperature remains between 42deg. and GBdeg. below zero. The river Lena remains frozen for nine months of the year. Stiff. —The Wellington “ Evening Chronicle,” during the recent Municipal elections, published certain charges re tleeting on the character of Mr. Clark, the Drainage Engineer. These it now with draws, explaining that they were made in the belief that the person whose speech contained them was not “an unscru pulous and unmitigated liar,” which the “ Chronicle ” says he has turnedout to be. Aiivuhtisinc pays in every way. An lowa tradesman, who advertises exten sively, was thereby lately discovered by his wife whom he had deserted some years ago. ASHBURTON TOWN HALL CO. A general meeting of the shareholders of the Town Hall Company was held at the Town Hall last night, about 1G share holders being present. Thos. Bullock, Esq., was in the chair,and explained that the object of the meeting was to pass resolutions granting borrowing powers to the Directors up to £2OOO. Their present position only gave them liberty to mortgage their assets for £I3OO. They did not think they would require all the amount sought to be obtained on loan, but it would be as well to obtain the power from the shareholders of negotiating in case the loan should be required. Mr. Crisp, solicitor for the company, road the bye-law bearing upon the subject, ami moved that Rule No. 232 be re scinded, and also a resolution to the ef fect that borrowing powers be granted to the Directors, giving them power to bor row £2OOO. Mr. G. Robinson seconded the motion, which was carried. A discussion took place as to the man ner in which the money would be ex pended, ami Mr. St. Hill contended that the object of the alteration was to take the power out of the shareholders’ hands, giving unlimited authority to the Directors. After a deal of explanation from the solicitor, the chairman, and others, it was at last made apparent that the amended w bye-law was a necessary oiis. A vote was was taken, and the motion was carried unanimously. Mr. Crisp then read the rules relative to the method of raising funds for the company ; and stated that it would be necessary to hold another meeting in a month to ratify the present proceedings. In reply to Mr. Farr, Mr. Crisp said he was of opinion that the value of the shares could be increased. Mr Robinson thought that the 240 for feited shares should be disposed of, and ’0- the sale a sum of £SOO would be 'realised. The Chairman thought that the present time was a most unsuitable one to attempt to dispose of shares, and considered it better for the company to increose their value. Mr C. P. Cox did not think that any necessity existed for borrowing money at present; but he thought it advisable to give the directors the power to borrow, providing they found it necessary. Mr W. It. Boyle said that as only 14 shareholders were present, and 42 were on the list, it would be unfair to compel shareholders to take up unallotted shares. Mr Ivess did not think it would be popular with the shareholders to increase the value of the shares by £1 each, as it would interfere with the value of any shares which might be thrown upon the "V market. After some conversation as 'to the policy of increasing the value of the shares from £2 to £3, The Chairman said that he anticipated an increase in the income of £SOO per annum by the conversion of a portion of the hall into shops, &c. Mr Ivess proposed, and Mr C. C. Fooks seconded, “ That it was not desirable at present to increase the capital of the company ” Carried. It was resolved that the next general meeting beheld on Novembe^O. A vote of thanks terminated the proceedingtj^^^ SPORTING. [By Telegraph.] Wanganui Races. Wanganui, Oct. 13. The nominations for the Wanganui Stakes are as follows :—- Gladiola Queen of the Vale Hailstorm Confident Orlando Flora M‘Donald King Quail Ottawa Astronomer Balmoral Loc Lomond Foam j Handicap Hurdle Race. Aroha Banshee Loch Lomond GreyMomus Pedestrianism. A match has been arranged between a local pedestrian, well known ■ to fame, and another aspiranc, who has money behind him, for a match, to be run in heats of 100yds, for £lO a side, the course to be in East street, in the neighborhood of the “Guardian” office. The match will be run off on Oct. 31. At Wanganui, Delaney, the pedestrian, walked fifty miles in twenty minutes under ten hours on Saturday. Stud Horses. When the Horse parade was held on the 30th ult., there were a few horses shown whose names did not appear on the pub lished programme. Notable among these was the favorite sire Admiral. This horse, by Walton, out of Spray, can boast of a pedigree equal to anything in the colony. Spray was the dam of Storm bird, Belle of the Isle, Wetsail, and other fashionable stock. Admiral’s appearance is against him, his shoulder having been broken as a two-year-old, but when we call to mind that he took Ist prize at the Christchurch Show in 1877 against all comers, he must possess very points. Any ot his stock we have seen look like having plenty of work in them, and their stamina is unquestionable. A young man who knows all about it states that his experience has taught him that a flirt is a fool, who delights in fool ing fools, and the fool who is fooled by such a fool, is the foolishest kind of a fool. Some singers at a concert were some what startled the other evening by find ing that the selection “ When weE*ri e «i wretches sink to sleep,” had been printed on the programme, “ When married wretches, etc. Holloway's Pills.—lt is difficult to de termine what is the more trying to health, intense cold or excessive heat, though every body knows that sudden transitions from the one to the other teem with disease, which may in most instances be staved off by an early resort .to these purifying, regulating, and strengthening Pills. This well known and highly esteemed medicine affords a safe and easy remedy for almost every constitutional wrong which climates, changes, or dietetic errors can engender’ and effectually removes any weakness self-indulgent habits may have induced. In all conditions of the system bordering on discense indicated by apathy, hsllcssiess, and restlessness, Holloway’s Pills will prove espicially serviceable in begetting a i vivacity appreciated by both sound and sick. 1 Tt.tKh.IJAV, OcTO.I'KR 14* I^79* 2 THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN s. d. J. d. Butter, inferior to best # lb i 1 to 1 0 Eggs, dozen Cheese, prime quality, t? ft i o 0 8 to to 0 0 0 10 Bacon, prime smoked, lb o 9 to 0 10 Hams in cloth, # lb I 0 to 0 0 Flour in bags, $ 100ft Oatmeal, v 2jft 14 6 to 0 0 6 0 to 0 4 Lard, f ft - - > O 9 to 0 O Boarding Houses. PRINCE ALBERT PRIVATE HOTEL rpHE undersigned having opened the Prince Albert Boarding House, in Wills Street, near the Railway Station, under the management of Mb. and Mbs. Lurts, begs to say he is determined to keep GOOD TABLE, and afford Comfortable Accommodation to customers at MODERATE CHARGES. THOMAS CLARK, Pbopbibtoe. 333a—27 RS. ScOTT’S IMPERIAL BOARDING HOUSE, Durham Street South, CHRISTCHURCH. Board and Lodging, 20s. Beds and Meals, Is. each. 509 a Booksellers, Stationers, &c. H. M. J ONES, Baking Squaeb, LAW & COMMERCIAL STATIONER, BOOK AND MUSIC SELLER. Toys, Fancy Goods, Violins, Strings, Concertinas, &c. Magazines, English Papers, & Periodicals, by each Mail. Bookbinding Executed with Despatch. Business Notices. T. CHAMBERS, jgOOT AND SHOEMAKER, East Steeet, Ashbubton. Boots and Shoes of all kinds Sewn or Pegged. Repairs Attended To. 48 SEWING Machines and other Requi sites. H. M. JONES, Stationer, Etc., Baring Square. 473 e FAMILY HOTEL, DURHAM STREET NORTH, CHRISTCHURCH. HITE PARSONS, (Late of the Royal Hotel, Lyttelton.) This Hotel is now Renovated and fitted up as a FIRST CLASS FAMILY HOTEL. 49 FINE Cream-Laid ENVELOPES, No. 6 ; extra secure shape, ONLY 9s. 6d. per 1000; 500, ss.; 250, 35., NETT CASH. ALSO, — BANK NOTE AND LETTER PAPER WEEKS & DIXON, DIRECT IMPORTERS, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL STATIONERS, ASHBURTON “ HERALD ” OFFICE. ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. NOTICE TO RATEPAYERS. -VTOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that all the Rates now due and remain ing unpaid on the 13th October next, will be SUED FOR without further notice. By order, CHAS. BRADDELL, Town Clerk. Ashburton, 29th Sept., 1876. 507a —13 JgNVELOPES, NOTEPAPER, EN VELOPES, NOTEPAPER.—The cheapest ever offered in Ashburton, at the Hekald Office, Wholesale Stationery Depot, Saunders’ Buildings. WANTED KNOWN—That the cheap est and neatest CARDS may be had at the “ GUARDIAN OFFICK” PURE DRINKING WATER DIARRHOEA, Typhoid Fever, Diph theria, and many other complaints, which were prevalent here last summer, are induced by impure drainage into our Wells. Disease, at least from this cause, may be avoided by passing all drinking water through a Silicated Carbon FILTER, which will remove every trace of Sewage. I have just received a further shipment of these celebrated Filters, and strongly advise all who value their health to procure one. Price—only 12s 6d each. J. M. CAMBRIDGE, Mewual Hall. 556 a General Merchants. T. R. H ODD E R AND Company, GENERAL MERCHANTS, DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, AND STOREKEEPERS, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, (Opposite Railway Station.) NEW SPRING AND SUMMER STOCK JUST RECEIVED. DRAPERY, MILINERY, HATS. CLOTHING, BOOTS, SHOES, iSuC., &c., ESPECIAL attention has been given to this Department in selecting the NEW STYLES in COSTUMES and DRESS MATERIALS. All the fashionable styles of Ladies Hats and Bonnets (trimmed and un trimmed), Trimmings, Fishus, Mantles, Capes, Ribbons, Hosiery, Gloves, Sunshades, and U nder clothing. MILINERY AND DRESSMAKING ON THE PREMISES, By Most Competent Hands. Carpets, Druggetts, Scotch, and Manchester Goods. T. R. HODDER & COMPANY’S CLOTHING & MERCERY DEPART MENT. Boys’ Youths’ and Men’s Summer Suits, Imported and Victorian make. DUST COATS, Alpacca and Silk, HATS, New Felts, Helmets (in Rush, Leg horn, Tweed, and China Peth) SCARFS, Ties, Collars, Gloves, Umbrellas etc., etc. TWEEDS, Scotch, Yorkshire, and Colonial, T. R. HODDER & COMPANY’S BOOT AND SHOE STORE. Childrens’, Boys’, and Girls’ Boots, Shoes, and Slippers, Ladies’ and Gentlemen’s Boots, Shoes, and Slippers, In every variety, Colonial and Imported, from the best houses, and sold at the smallest possible profit. T. R. Hodder & Company GROCERIES, OILMEN’S STORES, AND PROVISION DEPARTMENT. New Season’s Teas, Finest Sugars, Soaps, Candles, &c., &c. T. R. H. & Co . acknow ledge the great success attending their introduction of the the Small Profits and Quick Return Busi ness, and would State it is their intention to continue Selling the Very Best Class of Goods in every department , at the At the Smallest Possible Profit. CASH PRICE LISTS FURNISHED ON APPLICA TION. T. R. Hodder and Company, IRONMONGERY, FURNISHING, AND HARDWARE, Of Every Description, for Building and Furnishing purposes. Produce Bought For Cash, or Taken in Exchange. ORDERS from ANY PART OF THE PROVINCE, Carefully and promptly attended to. DELIVERY OF GOODS DAILY IN TOWN. T. R. HODDER AND Company, GENERAL MERCHANTS EAST STREET, ASHBURTON (Opposite the Railway Station.) General Merchants. ORR AND CO., ASHBURTON AND RAKAIA. BANKRUPT ESTATE HOOPER, AITKEN & Co. ORR AND Co., HAYING Purchased the Whole of the above Stock from the Trustees, will offer it for SALE on SATURDAY, At the Premises Lately occupied by J. H. PASS AND Co. THE GOODS ARE ALL QUITE NEW AND IN SPLENDID CONDI TION, AND WILL BE SOLD AT Dess Than Half Price FOR CASH. COME AT ONCE, AND Secure Bargains COME EARLY, OF ON SATURDAY, 27^- ORR AND CO. IMPORTERS, ASHBURTON AND RAKAIA. Seedsmen. SEALY EROS., Seedsmen and nurserymen. East Street, A S H 1! L T R TON. Farm, Garden, and Flower Seeds and Garden Requisites of every descrip tion at Lowest Rates. Nursery— Moore Stx-ect. 43

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CORRESPONDENCE. We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expressed by our correspondents. THE WRONG HORSE. To the Editor of the Ashburton Guard an Sib, —Under the head of “ Sporting ” I notice a paragraph in the “ Ashburton Mail” of the 9th inst., in which the celebrated sire, Tribune, and myself are made to figure in anything but a flattering manner. It is as follows : 4 ‘ Sporting. —An exciting and interest ing race between the celebrated sire, Tri bune, and a renowned trotting mare came off in the Wakanui road last evening. There was no betting on the event, but the groom in charge started off and made a good third in the race. ” It is far from my wish to cast any un pleasant reflections on the gentleman who occupied the editorial chair of your con temporary, but either he or one of the staff’must have been somewhat “ mixed ” on the evening referred to ; as Tribune and myself, being quite in a different locality, could scarcely be racing on the Wakanui road. It is just possible the writer may have visited one of Professor Jonas’s entertain ments, in which optical illusions hold the premier place in the performance. 1 am, &c. Aleck Hbwson, Groom in charge of Tribune. Alford Forest, Oct. 13, 1879. MASONIC. A meeting of delegates from lodges holding under the Scotch Constitution in Canterbury, was held on Thursday even ing, the 9th inst, at Quill’s Commercial Hotel, Ashburton, when four out of the six lodges were represented as follows : Canterbury Kilwinning, Christchurch. —P.M., Bro. Taylor; J.M., Bro. Carrel!; Treasurer, Bro. Grubb. Robert Bums, Christchurch. —P. M., Bro. Fleming; DM., Bro. Johnston; Treasurer, Bro. Pulton. Southern Star, Geraldine. —W.M., Bro. Williams; S.W., Bro. Robertson; Brc. Cullen (proxy). Thistle, Ashburton. W.M., Bro. Hurst; Treasurer, Bro. Quill; Bro. Harris. P.M., Bro. Fleming, was voted to the chair, and explained that the principal business to be considered was the desira bility; of forming a Provincial Grand Lodge for Canterbury. The delegates present fully discussed the question, when the following resolutions were carried : 1st —That in the opinion of this meeting it is desirable that a Dis trict Grand Lodge be formed, and that the boundaries of the proposed , new district be those of the present Provincial District of Canterbury. 2nd—That the expenses of the pro posed D.G.L. be borne by all the lodges, proportionately to the num ber of their members. — —- 3rd-—That a petition be drawn up by a committee, consisting of Bro. Taylor, Fleming, Hurst, Harris, and Williams, asking that the various lodges in Canterbury be released from the present G.L and that. they be constituted a G.L. having jurisdiction extending over the Provincial District of Canter bury. It was then proposed by Bro. Fulton and seconded by Bro. Quill, “ That Bro. J. E. H. Harris be asked to act as Hon. Secretary until the petition be received or rejected by the G.L” Carried. A good deal of discussion took place as, to where the proposed G.L. should hold its meetings, when it was proposed and carried that the G.L. should * meet alternately at Christchurch, Ash burton, and Timaru. After some further business had been transacted, the delegates were invited to a banquet, which was tastefully served at tfae Ashburton Hotel—Bros. Mutch and McKenzie , catering in a manner which not only did credit to themselves, but afforded every, satisfaction to the guests, who numbered about 30. Bro. P.M. Fleming occupied the chair, and B.W.M. Bro. Williams the vice chair. . The usual Masonic toasts were drunk, and some, very good songs were rendered. An expression of regret was passed during the evening when it . was mentioned that Bro. Felton wm lying dangerously ill. Mixed. —An unfortunate mistake is said to have been made in a church near Rhyl (says “Brief.") The clergyman, who intended to pray for fine weather, offered up by mistake the fervent petition sor rain. The mistake was neutralised at the evening service, when the prayer for fine weather was substituted. To Make Yeast.— ln a saucepan con taining two quarts of water, put one large handful of hops, one large potato ; boil an hour, strain and allow to stand till about the warmth of freshly-milked milk ; put one cup of sugar and one of flour-hatter; in 24 hours it will be fit for use. In win ter place in a warm place, near the fire ; in the summer it is not necessary to do so, WhAt is a “ Cockney ?”—The word isa corruption of the French word “ cocagne ” (sweetmeats) the ’ land of cookery, an imaginary land of good living—and ap plied to the natives of the City of London,, in contempt, on account of their supposed S, pampered; and luxurious life. The n to the title is generally allowed to be confined to natives of the city, or as some have-it, to those bom within the sound of Bow Bells. She Caw' Stand it.— United States railway porters have earned an excellent reputation for their skill in destroying passengers’ luggage. They have now and then, however, to encounter difficulties which are insurmountable. A Detroit paper of a recent date says :—“ Saturday morning there came over the Great Western road, on its way West, a irunk which made the hair of the baggage smashers stand right up. It was 34inches long. 3 feet wide, and was made of solid boiler iron, one-eighth of an inch thick. The handles were of iron, riveted on with great bolts, and the lid was fastened down with an immense padlock. On one end of the trunk was painted the wqrds, ‘ She can stand it!” and on the other— ‘ More coming.’ ” The railway men groaned aloud as they walked around “that and .twisted it from every angle, and two omnibus men', who thought the owner was going to step over to them, made tracks out of the depot. NOTES FROM SEAFIELD. [from an occasional correspondent.] I am glad to see you have started the “ Guardian.” It is just what the farmers havewantedforsometime,and I hope they will take advantage of the facilities it of fers for exchanging their views on farm ing, stock-rearing, and so forth. I know there are thinking men on these plains who could give valuable advice to their fellow settlers, and whose experience in many ways would’ be worth gold to many I know—myself included. I took a ride round the district a day or two ago, starting from Seafield, and I may as well tell you what I saw. But before I start just let me notice a few items about Seafield. The school is doing re markably well; the master tolls me he has an average attendance of 26 children, and the parents seem, to be highly pleased with the master’s work, as the young ones are maldng satisfactory progress under him. Mr. H. W. Pai’sons has laid out the grounds around his house withfinetreesand shrubs, quite a picturesque appearance has been given to the township by the work. A considerable extent of blue gum planting has been done in the vicinity too. Mr. Hardwick has a nice lot of two years’ growth, looking uncommonly well, and promising fine shelter in the not very far off future. He has also a fine garden of fruit trees in full blossom. His wheat and oats, too, while I am speaking of his place, I may mention arelooking very well for a good harvest. Mr. Field is another of our neighbors who has not neglected the future as regards trees, and he has sown a considerable lot of gums and pines. This is a step in the right direction that I would like to see every farmer follow. Mr. Field’s crops are looking healthy for the season. Messrs. Jones and Co., have also done some planting of trees, but their most important plant is a butchery and bakery, and I wish them every suc cess in their undertaking. They have also a farm of 200 acres, with a fair share of it under crop. Mr. Murdoch Bruce, their neighbor, has 300 acres, some in grass, and the rest in crop, and what is more a nice flock of cross-bred sheep, and some excellent milkers. Altogether Sea field is likely to become a pleasant little spot, and by-and-by will be quite a sea side resort of you Ashburton people. Saunders Bros, have about 900 acres of wheat in on the reserve, showing every prospect of a good return. As I said at the outset, I have been up Kyle way. Coming on the farm of Messrs. o‘Grady you find a hearty show of grass, wheat and oats. Not far off Mr. Brick has 360 acres of wheat and 140 of oats, with 10 of grass ; and I should say if things go right he will have a good show at harvest. I looked in at Mr. Alexan der’s. He has sown gums with a view to a nice avenue, and has laid down a grand lawn in front of his house. Being close to the sea, to which a fine gully leads down, if you want an enjoyable coun try outing, you would seek it in a less pro mising locality than this. Mr. Hurley has some healthy crops, both wheat and oats, and Mr. D. Buckley has about GOO acres in good heart and looking remarkably rich. I called at Mr. E. S. Lowe’s, and found that he has a really nice place, well fenced and provided with capital buildings. His crop consists of 300 acres wheat, oats, and barley, the whole very well grown. At Kyle, Mr Lambie is still well to the fore with substantial improvements, amongst which I was pleased to notice about 100 acres of young gums. He has about 250 acres in wheat, 130 acres in oats, and a quantity of bai ley, and is now putting in more crop. The Kyle school is making excellent progress, the master reporting the average attendance at thirty ; and the grounds have been tastefully planted with gums, firs, and larches. I was particu larly pleased to see the latter trees, as I think they will prove themselves well adapted to this soil and climate. I visited the properties of Messrs. McAnnlty, Mes son, Johns, and Blackburn, and found a fair amount of crop, looking well in each place. One paddock I noticed which had been ploughed in, and this was looking well. I saw a quantity of nice milk cows and fat cattle in this neighborhood, and their condition speaks well for the land. In fact, if the forthcoming harvest is a tolerably good one, stock-breeding and building will be taken in hand by our far mers, and great improvements effected. I took a hurried trip round the Wakanui Creek district, but I must leave any fur ther remarks until my next letter. In conclusion, it is very satisfactory to be able to add, that the crops generally are looking very well, although in some cases a little late. I think that this want of apparent growth, at this season of the year, is not a bad sign for the farmers ; and I confidently expect to see their labours this year rewarded by a bountiful harvest. I have previously omitted to notice a lot of excellent grass grown by Mr. Derden of Kyle, which is exception ally good. A Lost Planet. —Among the dis covered asteroids, now numbering nearly 200, a few have already been lost, and not a few might well be spared. There is one, however, remarks Mr R. A. Proctor of the “ Newcastle Daily Chronicle,” which astronomers would regret to lose, viz., Hilda, which travels in a much wider orbit than any of the others. This planet could give more exact information respecting the mass of J upiter than any other member of the solar system, coming much more fully at certain times under his influence. Unfortunately, Hilda has leea searched for in vain at its first re turn to opposition, and astronomers begin to fear that the planet is, for the time being, lost. How to Make Bread. —Peel and boil 51b. of potatoes, strain and mash them, add one quart of cold water, strain through a calender ; add to the potatoes a pint of yeast, place in a large tin bucket or dish, stir in sufficient flour to make a thick batter, cover with a cloth, place by the fire ; do not fill the vessel more than half full ; when it has risen sufficiently put 151 b. of flour in a dish or trough, pour in the leaven, mix with tepid water and thoroughly knead ; keep it warm; in about two hours it will be risen ; make into loaves about 2ib.. place in tins, set, rise half an hour, put in the oven, bake one hour ; set the leaven at night, it will be fit to mix in the morning. CHISPA’S LETTER. (From the Aehbtuton Herald of October II.) “I am not yet so bald that you can see my brains. ” —Longfellow. I often notice in the Parliamentary reports allusions to the purchase of votes, and it makes me cogitate as to the market value of such-like commodities. Is the market ruled by the number to be sold, and are they cheaper when bought whole sale or retail, and do buyers and sellers class them like wool, or grain, or any other mercantile article, or is a guarantee required that, like Manchester prints, they have fast colors and are warranted to wash ? Really I think the buying and selling of votes must have become a recognised institution in Wellington when the Press correspondents so directly allude by name to members who are open to political conviction for the sake of emolument. Such things used to be whis pered with bated breath, of representatives of the people, but now it seems to bo looked on as rather a meritorious feature in a politician’s character to be recognised as a rat, who will turn his coat at every division—and the more divisions the better—whilst the real business of the colony is going to the dogs. I wonder if, when the next big loan is raised, any portion of it will find its way here to assist in improving the appearance of the railway reserve fronting on East street. It never was a particularly picturesque looking spot, nor will it ever become beautiful, but it might at least be made decent. “ Strangers visiting Ash burton,” as. the advertisements say, can not be very much impressed with the extent of the paternal care the General Government sheds upon its offspring, as the' dilapidated station, the miserable huts, and the filthy gully in the busiest part of the town will vouch for. I don’t say we should demand luxuries, but let us have a few necessaries to go on with in the meantime. For doing a smart stroke of business, and making both ends meet, commend me to a smart ofiicial in the Puritan City of Philadelphia. He was coroner of the city, and one would naturally imagine that very little could be done in the way of trade in that line of business. How ever, he had his eye to the main chance, and as perserverance and ingenuity are generally rewarded by success, he hit upon a splendid idea. It seems that one of the duties of a coroner in the “ States ” is to deposit the lamented remains of the sat upon ” in their last resting place for which the city authorities disburse 20 dol lars per “ corpus,”—and as the business of his department was equal to twenty cases per month, one would imagine that the coroner ought to make a good thing out of each line placed—seeing that tim ber is cheap in America, and the coffins consequently could be built by the mile ready for any emergency at a low rate. The Philadelphian coroner had, however, a soul above coffins, although he took care to draw the cost of them from the city funds. It is necessary in the pursuit of medical science to obtain corpses occa sionally, so that surgical students can be educated up their future vocation by ocular demonstration on the anatomy of a defunct; and as these necessary adjuncts to a training hospital are not to be pur chased as readily as a reaping machine or a pair of blankets, the coroner saw a chance of doing business. The medical colleges wanted “subjects,” the coroner had the mesns of supplying the market. The advantages were mutual, the college lecturers being able to lecture with the advantage of giving practical illustrations of their art. The coroner got rid of his bodies and saved his coffins. The pursuit of scientific investigation was forwarded, and an enterprising official was rewarded for having developed a new source of in dustry. He is now called upon by the legal authorities to explain how he made the two businesses to fit in, and I have no doubt that his information to the Court will be as ingenious as his previous pro ceedings. Highway robhcry is not a common way of making .a living in New Zealand — perhaps because there are not many high ways. Such highways as we have, how ever, we have been taught to consider as almost as safe to walk upon as the garden path to a parsonage. This belief got a rude expulsion recently from the bosom of a respected Sumner resident. Riding home some nights .ago he was set upon and chased by a mounted Dick Turpin, revolver in hand, and only escaped with dear life through the terror in his own bosom inspiring, through his spurs, the heart of his noble steed. Next day the “ victim ” told the “ orrible tale ” through the daily press to the wondering and alarmed people of Christchurch. We wonder how he feels now that the murder is out. It was this way: A poor chap had a message to deliver to the hero of the tale. He sought the Sumner resi dence of the hero, who of course was away. Told that the hero could be met on the road from the city, the messenger made tracks. He held his “briar-root pipe ” by its ample bowl, and when he saw the hero approach in the grey light he summoned him to stand with a loud “ cooey ” and a big briar-root flourish. But alas! That unfortunate briar-root took the form of a revolver in the brain of the hero, and every repeated cooey sounded as a call to surrender. He bent his head to the mane of his steed and sped “Away, away, Like a torrent in a stormy day. ” The messenger pursued but lost the race, and next day the full truth flashed upon his mind when the terrible “ letter to the editor” appeared. Too much afraid to tell the part he had played in the story he kept his secret bottled up lest a police man should hoist him for highway robbery. But murder will out, and we have received his confession. His shrift has done him good, may it also relieve the feeling of the couageous escapee from the clutches of a New Zealahd highway man. Chlspa. Reclamation. Miss Rye, a noble Englishwoman, has just made her thirty second voyage across the Atlantic with a cargo of “ wastrels,” or street waifs —girls coliccted from the highways of Loudon. These girls are taken to Canada and placed in highly respectable families, and in almost every instance have obtained comfortable homes and led virtuous lives. The work has been carried on for about ten years. POLITICAL. It in unquestionably no new thing to hoar an Opposition make grave charges of incompetency and insincerity against the Government in office, and not infrequently, when the accusing Opposition change places with the accused Government, the charges, though substantiated to some ex tent, lose a good deal of the grossness the zeal or the bitterness of those who made them, charged them with. Greyite organs now ring the changes on this, and caution their readers against accepting as true the charges now being made against the Grey Government of mal-ad ministration, and malversation of office. Though similar charges have been made previous to every change of Government, and though we allow that they have just as often failed to be substantiated to the extent the accusers hoped they would be able, we do not think there is much room left for 'doubt that, wore a fair oppor tunity given to the Hall Ministry, an ugly category of scandalous doings might be unearthed from the departmental records <-f tl io Grey Ministry’s term of office. The history of the Grey Ministry’s doings, as apparent to outside observers, was not a creditable one, and they laid themselves open to charges that their op ponents have not Leon slow to hurl at them. Wo are perfectly satisfied there are reasonable grounds for believing that they have allowed a huge financial de ficit to accumulate, and should not bo surprised to hoar within the next few hours that the country will require to find a million or so of money to make the two ends meet, that the recklessness and extravagance of the very “ liberal ” Go vernment have deprived of the power of junction. We are certain that a keen head for figures, like that of Major At kinson, only wants to bend for a short time over the colony’s ledger to find out the financial situation, and the fact that the books of the colony wore to fall into his hands is sufficient to account for the unwillingness of the Grey party to re linquish office, and their desperate anxiety, after having been shamed into abandoning the reins, to resume them at the very first opportunity. What the effect upon the colony’s credit, and the value of its property will be when Major Atkinson makes his statement of finance it is not safe to prognosticate. But the conclusions we draw from certain rumors now floating about Wellington are that some startling revelations will be made during the week, that are bound to raise a feeling of uneasiness in the colony, and greatly cool down the popularity that has hitherto been enjoyed by the “ Great Liberal Party. ” THE POLITICAL SITUATION. [by telegraph.] (FROM OUR OWJf CORRESPONDENT. ) Wellington, Saturday, 1.50 p.m. Last night’s division shows the extreme equality of parties in the House. If Messrs Ormond and Russell had been in their places, the division would have been a tie, and on such a question the Speaker’s casting vote must have been with Govern ment. The apparent retirement of Sir George Grey has made his party far more united and compact, but the revelations that the new Government are getting out will not fail to shake the faith of any who are opon to conviction. Besides the utter wantof anyattempt to make both ends meet, and the most wicked and personal extrava gance and contempt of Parliamentary control, Sir G. Grey’s groat concern for the welfare of the colony, and of the working man in particular, has just been shown by the production of a despatch which he had kept back from the immigra tion papers, laid on the table of the House, in which he advises Sir Michael Hicks-Beach that wo wanted 0000 immi grants. He received for an answer that Sir Michael Hicks-Beach had communi cated with the guardians of thepoorin Eng land to supply them. This was done last Feb., after the bad harvest was known, and the consequent depression and want of em ployment was apparent to every one. Bor rowed money would be worse than thrown away in the introduction of 6000 paupers. Alluding to the accusations against the Pre mier made by Mr. Montgomery last night Mr. Wakefield said, “I will not waste any words on such small fry. ” Monday, 3.5 p.m. The constituents of Mr. Joseph Shep herd, the member for Waimea, are very indignant, and request him to resign, but he is not made of that kind of stuff. Messrs. Russell and Ormond return by coach to-morrow, and the week is likely to be one of very close lighting, in which every form of the House is likely to bo stretched to the utmost to prevent the present Government from holding office long enough to reveal to the public the frightful state that Grey and Sheehan rule has brought about; the many thou sands that have been spent in paying election agents under the name of native land purchasers, land tax collectors, etc., and in many cases without any such blind. A very few more weeks would have brought the Grey Government to a dead standstill, and it is difficult to sec how the same able and prudent Govern ment can got the colony out of the mess it has been brought into by their reckless manner of seeking popularity ; and who have been seeking popularity by taking off taxes when the circumstances of the colony should have called fur great addi tional taxation, however unpopular. An Old Yarn. —A Scotch pedlar, with out the remotest intention on his part of getting into a quarrel or fight with any man, had put up (with his pack) for the night at a country ale-house on the borders of Wales, where, as the fates would have it, he found in the kitchen of the inn a motley assemblage of not the most desirable companions, and among the rest a Welshman, whose aim from the very first seemed to be to get into hot water with poor Sawney. The latter, sagaciously appreciating the true character of his tormentor, and determined to get rid of him in the quietest way possible, told him that he “did not want to light.” This only excited to a still higher pitch the bravado of the Welshman, and he told the Scotchman “he would make him fight. ” “ Well,” said Sawney, “if I must fight, let me say my prayers first,” which the Welshman conceding, the Scotchman fell upon his knees and implored his Maker to pardon him for the “ twa men he had already killed, and for the one that was aboot to doe.” The Scotchman slowly rose from his knees, but the Welshman had made tracks. LOBBY GOSSIP. [from bboknt exchanges.] The Maori Representatives. The Maori members of the Legislative Council are, with the exception of Taia roa, heavily tatooed, but the advance of civilisation is shown by the fact that all the Maori members of the Lower House are without any tatoo marks. Tainui is a short stumpy man. Tawhai is much of the same build. The best-looking of the group is Te Whcoro, of Waikato. It has been reported that ho was to he petitioned against, but nothing is said of the mattter now. Speeches on the No-Confidence Motion. Tlie speech of the now leader of the Opposition was disappointing to me, and I find that my opinion is concurred in by others. It was a great occasion, for which ample preparation might have been made, and the address ought to have had all the characteristics of a good sot speech, but he missed big tilings, and dwelt on little matters. lie wandered, and he displayed little humor or literary skill. Mr Hall may prove a good leader, and a good debater, hut his first effort has boon a disappointment. Very different was the speech of Mr Saunders, which had every characteristic which a good address ought to have. It was one of the ablest and most telling speeches I ever listened to. The matter was good, and the manner was quite equal. Mr Saunders lias established a claim to a seat in the Ministry, if Ids party has a chance of forming one this session. Sir George Grey’s speech was carefully prepared, and abounded with passages of eloquence. As a debating speech, however, it was a failure. Future Rewards. I pity both Ministers and the leaders of the Opposition. Their life for the past week has been most humiliating. A few days ago a Minister, with anxiety written on his countenance, met one of the leaders of the Opposition in a similar state in the lobby. Both were after the same game, and each smiled at the other. Said the Minister, “ We are beth such good and patriotic men that I am sure we will meet in Paz-adise. We will then compare notes as to how much dirt we have had to eat during the last few days. ” Mr Fyke’s Arrival. Mr Vincent Pyke was received like a monarch, and might, if he liked, have got a member to carry his umbrella and his walking-stick. He was carefully shep herded up the wharf, and it was a triumph to get a smile from him. The Agent-Generalship. A correspondence is issued respecting proposed alterations and reductions in the Agent-General’s office. The ex penses of the Agent’s office are :— Agent- General, £ISOO ; secretary, £BOO ; ac countant, £SOO : clerk, £225 ; dork, £l4O ; clerk, £l3O ; messengers, £7B ; rent, £3Ol 4s ; total, £3734. Sir J. Vogel thinks his title should ho altered, as it “ does not do justice to the many responsibilities and trust position of the officer in question.” He thinks the Agent-General should be called Resident Minister in England. The Hand that Rocks the World. BY WILLIAM ROSS WALLACE. Blessings on the hand of woman ! Angels guard its strength and grace In the palace, cottage, hovel, Oh no matter where the place ! Would that never storms assailed it; Rainbows ever gently curled ; For the hand that rocks the cradle, Is the hand that rocks the world. Infancy’s the tender fountain ; Power may with beauty flow : Mothers first to guide the the streamlets ; From them souls unresting grow, Grow on for the good or evil, Sunshine streamed or darkness hurled— For the hand that rocks the cradle, Is the hand that rocks the world. Woman how divine your mission Here upon our natal sod ! Keep, Oh, keep the young heart open, Always to the breath of God ! All true trophies of the Ages Are from mother love impearled ; For the hand that rocks the cradle, Is the hand that rocks the world. Blessings on the hand of Woman ! Fathers, sons and daughters cry, And the sacred song is mingled With the worship in the sky, Mingles where no tempest darkens, Rainbows evermore are hurled ; For the hand that rocks the cradle, Is the hand that rocks the world. A Plea fur Mothers-in-Law :—“ It is worthy of notice that the mother-in law is never spoken of with disrespect in the Bible. Ruth, the most charming woman in the Old Testament history, ob tained a husband and an immortality of admiration because she loved her mother in-law, and treated her kindly. One of the signs of the troublesome times that are to come upon the earth will be that the daughter -in - law shall be against the mother-in-law, and the mother-in-law against the daughter in-law. Possibly we may attribute the fall of man to the fact that Adam had no mother-in-law to look after him and his wife, and to warn them, as the efficient mother-in-law always will, against doing wrong. Solomon was the wisest man that ever lived, .and he had 700 mothers-in-law, unless some of his wives were orphans, and there is not a reproachful word concerning them in any of his writings. The modern man who has but one, and who growls about her, ought to consider this and refrain. ” A Ghostly Vandal. —A singular claim for the recovery of 30,000 fr. has been brought against a priest in the neighbor hood of Madrid by the heir of a connois seur whom ho had attended in his last moments. 'The plaintiff alleges that the defendant refused to absolve the dying man until he had burned two valuable paintings, by Reubens, as ho objected to them from a moral point of view, and that this act of vandalism had injured the 1 estate to the extent mentioned. The Court has not, as yet, given its judgment in the case. CRIME IN AMERICA. Referring to the above subject, the New York correspondent of the “ Australasian” savs ; Next to politics, what engages the pub lic mind most at present is the “ Epidemic of Crime,” as it is rather fancifully called. If it -were really in the air, and the germs of murder, swindling and robbery were scattered by the wind, the result could hardly be more startling or extensive. Within the past month, no less than 20 murders have been committed in the City of New York and its vicinity, and some of them have been of a most outrageous character. Four were reported on the morning of the 4th of July. One of these was worth noting. An old man residing with his brother in a theological seminary occupying extensive grounds near the cen tre of the city, went out about 11 p.m. to see that no intruders were on the grounds. Two hours later he was found shot through the heart. The police, with their average acuteness, immediately started the theory that he had committed suicide. There was not a particle of evidence to sustain the notion. The dead man was of a cheerful temperament, in easy circum stances, the head of a family, and himself of perfectly regular habits and of pure life. Hut so wedded to their invention were the detectives, that no adequate investigation was had, and the coroner’s jury was allowed to bring in the amazing verdict that Seymour came to his death with a pistol shot, fired accidentally by some un known. Tliia jewel of “ Crowncr’s ’quest ” law ends all enquiry, though there was strong reason to believe, from the evidence given, that the old man was shot by a man with a woman in a dark corner of the grounds. New York is not alone by any means in its remarkable harvest of crime. Nearly every large city of the Union, especially in the ordinarily quiet States of the east, is engrossed in some extraordin ary trial for murder or other serious of fence. Boston is engaged with the case of a white-haired church officer, exposed suddenly in a long series of forged en dorsements of his own paper. The most striking feature in his case is the frantic efforts that are being made by his highly respectable friends to save him from punishment, by paying the forged paper. In Kentucky, the sensation is the trial of a lawyer of high standing at the bar for having deliberately killed a judge who had given judgment against him in a foreclosure suit. This gentleman, a Colonel Burford, seems to have been a model of the old fashioned southern chivalry. He is a man of honorable character in his ordinary dealings, but of ungovernable temper. Hearing that his brother had sold out the half of a farm which the two owned jointly, he sent word to the purchaser that he should bo shot on sight if he undertook to enter upon the property. Then he sought his brother, and warned him that he was about to kill him. The brother who was armed, threw away his pistol, and folding his arms,, faced the angry man, who fired three shots at him. He was so excited, however, that none of the shots hit. Three days after he severely wounded a friend of his brother’s who re proached him for his cowardly assault. When his sister’s farm was sold under foreclosure —the suit led to the present trial- —he garrisoned the house against the sheriff, and successfully resisted a siege of three days, which was finally raised on account of a new trial being ordered. When the new trial ended adversely, he “loaded his gun,” in his own language, “ slung on his game bag and started out to hunt judges.” He failed to find two, but the third he came up with, and killed on sight, the wretched victim being en tirely defenceless and off his guard. When arrested he caressed his shotgun, and re marked, “ She went as clear as a bell then added, kissing the barrel, ‘ ‘ I’ve had a good deal of sport with you, but 1 reckon this will be the last. You have brought down noble game to-day.” Being told that the judge he had shot was dead, he exclaimed, “By , I thought he could not get away with that load.” This brute was defended on the plea of insanity, and though the evidence was of the flim siest character, he was sentenced only to imprisonment for life—a sentence from which he will not be long in escaping. SYDNEY COFFEE PALACE. The following description of the Coffee Palace a movement that is rapidly spreading and gaining strength—is from the Sydney “ Town and Country.” The Palace was opened on the Gth inst; — The “Palace” comprises the whole of the premises, No. 393, and the upper floors of Nos. 395 and 397, George street. The ground floor area is 20ft x 70ft, and upstairs each of the flooi’S have three times that amount of space. In the base ment, which, like the ground floor, has an area of 20ft x 70ft, are a series of culinary conveniences of the most complete order, including a Pullinger range, and grill of Brobdignagian proportions, steam boiler, bain-marie, hot plate oven, and steam carving table. Tim ground floor apart ment is highly decorated with gilding and mirrors, and furnished with coffee urns, and marble tables on bronze bases. The bar, although intended to be devoid of in toxicating beverages, will be resplendent with glassware and colored fluids and crystals. The first floor is divided into two magnificent dining-saloons. One of these is for ladies, fur whom a separate entrance and stairway from George street is provided; the other is for gentlemen. Oft' the ladies’ dining saloon is a spacious and elegantly-furnished retiring room, connected with which is a lavatory and other conveniences. There is also a steam carving table on this floor, as on the base ment. Visitors to the hotel will be enabled to read the principal journalistic literature of the world in a cheerful read ing-room, while they recline in morocco covered arm-chairs. On the floor above is a salooif in which are two billiard tables, by Alcock, one of them being the hand some blackwood one made specially for Cook, the champion, to play his matches in Sydney on. On this floor also is a com fortable smoking room, lavatory, baths, and fourteen bedrooms.. On tho third floor there are thirty-six bedrooms, replete with every convenience. Tho comfort of lodgeis seems to have been studied to the fullest extent, and tho “ Palace” will offer a comfortable residence to those whose pietensioua are moderate. The tariff, it is said, has boon framed on a reasonable basis. i An Aberdeen baby is said to have in herited the eyes and nose of his father, hut the cheek of his uncle, who is an 1 insurance agent. Dr Slade, the Spiritualist, a Woman. About three years ago one of the most famous leaders in the spiritualistic ranks was Slade, the medium and lecturer. He was very daring in his exploits, and became notorious throughout the country for his audacity, and the number of peK|< sons whom he drew under his influenced He made a e msiderable amount of money in America ; and in the latter part of 1876 iie went to England, where he continued his career as a medium, and for sometime was a rival of Home, the lucky medium who mairied a rich woman, whom he had taught to believe in spirits. Finally Slade w.rs arrested, and was tried in Lou don on the 29th January, 1877, for fraudu lently obtaining money by means of the unlawful power he obtained from his occupation as a medium. It was charged that as spiritualism was not a belief sanctioned by law, it was a delusion and a fraud, and that its use to extort money from the credulous was against public policy. The trial brought up the question as to whether .spiritualism was a fraud or not, and thd cases, which became the talk of the day, gave Slade a world wide repu tation. He was found guilty of fraudu lent practices and sentenced to three months’ hard'labor, but bis sentence was afterwards quashed on some technical ground. Slade came to Australia, and then returned to San Francisco. A few days after the steamship arrived a conver sation was'overheard between the ship doctor and an intimate friend of his, in which the startling statement was made by the medical man that Slade, the medium, was a woman, and was as per fectly developed as any other of her sox. The physician gave the following account of the manner in which he made the discovery. The gentleman who oc- . cupied the state-room with Slade was a man well known in Pittsburg, Pa., where he has many friends. He was not an admirer of Slade or his doctrines, and did not have much conver sation with him (or rather her). One day when in mid-ocean Slade was stricken down with something like paralysis when in his state-room. The other occupant of the room came in, and finding Slade ill and probably unconscious, began to re move his clothing and rub his (her) sides and chest to bring back the circulation of the blood. It was then that the dis covery of Slade’s sex was made. When Slade recovered sufficiently to talk, she begged that the gentleman would not expose her. He said that he would not do so publicly, if she would acknowledge the truth to the physician of the steamer. Slade at last consented, and told the doctor all about it. He made an examin ation, which proved beyond doubt that she was a perfectly developed woman. One of the queerest parts of the story is that Slade wears a heavy moustache. She said that she had always wanted to be taken for a man, and had shaved her face daily when very young. She had kept up the practice until she had a very long heavy moustache, of which she was very proud, and which she took great care of. She could, she said, have had a beard and whiskers had she dressed them. The physician, it may be mentioned, is a man who is well known in San Francisco, and stands well among his professional breth ren. After the story had been overheard, the person who heard it asked Slade’s room-mate if it was true, and be said every word of it was” correct. In corro boration of this story, the experience a well-known young Pittsburger, now holds an important Government ofiroe abroad, may be related. He had been reading “Footsteps on the borders of another World,” and other spiritualistic works, and was a partial convert to Spiritualism. He went to New York for tue purpose of seeing Slade, just before Slade started for England. - What took place at the interview was never fully bnown, but enough was said by the young gentleman to show that Slade had said or done something which was not to her credit, and which partially exposed her sex. Neutralising a Prayer.—An unfortu nate mistake is said to have been made in a church near Rhyl recently (says Brief). The clergyman, who intended to pray for fine weather, offered up by mistake the fervent petition for rain. The mistake was neutralised at the evening service, when the prayer for fine weather was sub stituted. Appropriate Names.—There are in the United States five Unitarian ministers, and their names are as follows :■ Coles, Sparks, Tongs, Anvil, and Bellows. There are five generals in the Russian army whose names are as follows : Cut raenosoff, Pulmenosoff, Sawmenosoff, Blowmenosoff, and Nosbegon. There is a squatter living in the Wagga Wagga dis trict named Ram, and a farmer named Baines ; I also know a parish clerk named Pope, a blacksmith named Toole, and a bushman named Bear. At Parramatta there lives a fruiterer named Pye. A Moist Rem ark. --Americans manage to invent odd expressions. The other day a young American lady was at a London ball. Dancing heated her. “ I feel a little dewy,” she said to her partner, as she wiped perspiration from her brows. A Sick Sinner. —A shrewd merchant, who once in a while gave Ins conscience a severe twist, lay sick. Alarmed at his situation, he sent for a clergyman, who seems to have laid down the law in pretty strong language. The sick man moved uneasily, but at last said to his spiritual advisor : “ Parson, you are pretty hard on a poor fellow, but I guess you are about right, after all. I have thought it all over, and made up my mind that if I get well I will live principally honest.” The word “ principally ” was probably inten ded to cover any special contingency that might occur, and is a very convenient adverb. A young lada’ in North Carolina re quested to be released from her marriage engagement, on the ground that when she contracted it she believed her lover “ a duck,” but has since found him to bi a goose. Tuesday, October, 14. 1879.! THE ABHBURTON GUARDIAN, 3 Holloway’s Tills. —The Grand Secet. —With the variable temperature of this country, ill health will creep in unless the bloo 1 from lime to time be purified and noxious matters be expelled from the body. In this the nvblic may be its own physician. Holloway's Pills may be purchased at a trifling cost; instruc tions for (along them will be furnish;! with the Pills, and a little attention, with few in structions, will enable persons to keep them selves in hea'th under very trying circumstances. These Pills act as alteratives, tonics, and ape tients. Holloway’s medicine should be ready for instant administration when the' slightest symptom gives warning of approaching indis position.—Apvt.

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THE FARMER. THE COLLIE DOG. Amongst all dogs the collie is second to none. It is said by some writers that he is equal to the Newfoundland in intelli | gence, but I consider him vastly superior; and he lets you see this in the sparkle of his oblique, crafty, intelligent eyes, which with his pointed nose and half-pricked ears, and general character of his head, • remind one strongly of his forty-second cousin, the fox. The true Scotch collie is generally ad mired by high and low, and all who know him can appreciate his kind-heartedness, tuxd consequently he has free admission to all parts of the house. Judging by his general appearance one would naturally come to the conclusion that he is closely - allied to the Australian dingo, but the collie’s ears are not so much pricked, and' the eye is softer; these, however, are modifications that would be brought about by civilisation, induced by dwelling with man. The same cause would account for the superior intelligence that is engrafted on lus origi nal craftiness. Some Scotchmen affirm that the eolhe dog is a descendant of the fox ; this may or may not be the case, but we must recol lect that the dingo and the fox are ap parently first cousins, if we may judge by the likeness existing between them. The name “collie,” applied to these does, is said to be of Celtic origin, and re ferred, perhaps, to their being cattle or herd dogs. Bye-the-bye, it may be men tioned Imre that the word “ collie ” should not be pronounced with the o short, as is usually done out of Scotland, but with a long o as if the word only contained one 1. , . . . . , In giving the description or points of *V.« dog, I shall begin with that import ant part the head, and the chief part of as regards intelligence is the brain ' case. In the collie the skull is not fiat, nor too much raised, nor is it as narrow aa it looks, but affords ample room for thinking material within. The muzzle is of a somewhat fox-like form, the nose tapering to a narrow, black, cold, wet point; month small, and the teeth of the two jaws quite level, or thoae of the upper jaw slightiy protruding over those of the under. The ere moderate site, bright and dark color, placed slightly oblique, which gives an appearance of sharpness or keen ness to the expression. The ears rather small, aai should never hang downwards or forwards ; in fact it would be a prick ear when the animal is listening if it did not fall over a little at the top. , . . t The chin clean and nicely cut; lips t-lnn; no looseness of throat or dewlap, and the outline of the head, though not massive or powerful, is very elegant, and indicative of swiftness and sharpness. The neck is long and well arched, the shoulders slope well backwards, and have a plentiful provision of muscle. The chest, though not wide, .deep enough to give plenty of long room, thus sup plying the necessary wind without the breadth interfering with locomotion. The fore-arm strong, and the elbow well let down ; pasterns hard and long, and ten donous, and the whole leg quite straight, flfi'flan should be moderately well bent; the hock low, and plenty of muscle on the thighs. Feet well padded soles, and k / not spread' but, but cat-like, except in rj- old age, when they spread somewhat. The ribs should be well rounded, and the back ones deep, otherwise Jhe animal ia defective. For speed and staying power the loins should be strong and muscular. In size the medium is to be preferred, having say a height of about 22 or 23 inches at the shoulder. Length of head, about inches; girth of the head below the ear, 14 inches ; and girth of the nose below the eyes, eight inches. The length of the head to be taken from the occiput or most backward part to the very tip of the nose. Coat short, soft, dose hair on the face, in fact it ia a smooth face, but the hair lengthens suddenly and considerably on the neck, throat, and shoulders. It is massed upon the neck and shoulders, where it is called by fanciers the mane ; it hangs in quite an apron over the chest, where it is known as the frill The rest of the body is covered with long abundant hair, which parts in the centre, and the tail is so plentifully supplied as to be bushy. Breech, well protected. Fore legs, covered with smooth hair in front, moderately feathered behind; feather on the hind legs and ends at the hock; all below that is smooth. Such a coat affords ample protection from the cold and wet, for if 'you separate the outer hair you find a warm, woolly undergrowth. The most favorite colors are the black and tans with little or no white, except perhaps a spot on the chest. Those with the white ring around the neck are much admired, and perhaps the prettier, though from the whims of fashion, they are not just now so greatly fancied in England. A well-bred collie carries his tail, in ordinary circumstances, hanging down wards and sweeping backwards gracefully, bnt when excited he will cany it high above the level of his back. St. John, in his admirable “ Sketches of. Highland Sports,” says :—“ Generally speaking these Highland sheep-dogs do not show much aptness in learning to do anything not connected in some way or other with sheep or cattle ;” but in this respect other persons quite as capable of forming a judgment, and with equal if not superior opportunities for observations whereon to base such a judgment, differ entirely from him in this estimate of the collie. In fact he himself produces evi dence against his own view in the follow ing anecdote which he relates: for he tells us a shepherd, to prove the quick ness of his dog who was lying before the fire in the house, said, “I’m thinking the cow ia in the potatoes,” laying no stress on the words. “ The dog, which appeared to be asleep, immediately jumped up, and leaping through the open window, scrambled up the turf roof of the house, from which he could see the potato field ; he then, not seeing the cow, ran into the byre where she was, and finding that all was right, came back to the house. After » short time the shepherd repeated the . words, and the dog repeated his look-out; but on the false alarm being given the third time the dog got up, and, wagging his tail, looked his master in the face with so comical an expression of interro gation that be could not beta laughing aloud at him. on which, with a Might he hid hlwfolf down in hi* warm corner with an offended air, as if not to be made a fool of again.” Dr. Gordon Stables in his splendid article on the collie, writes ; “I was much amused one day at the conduct of a eolhe dog who was left in temporary charge of about 50 sheep. The sheep were on a journey, and the shepherd had driven them into a field opposite a public house: ‘Just baud them there a few minutes, Collie,’ he remarked to his dog, a wall-eyed grey animal, ‘ until I whet my whistle.’ When half an hour elapsed, and no shepherd appeared, the dog got very impatient, changing the sheep from comer to comer of the field, and making no end of fuss over them. So an hour elapsed. ‘ Oh, bother ! ’ Collie must have thought; ‘he’s had time enough to wet twenty whistles, so here goes,’ and Collie drove the sheep out of the field and stationed them in a cluster in the middle of the road, right opposite the public house, looking all the while eager-eyed to the door. But even this hint was thrown away on the drouthy Scot, and even the dog’s pretending that the sheep were getting very wild indeed, and wanted any amount of tongue and labor to keep them in order, didn’t bring the shepherd out, so honest Collie started off home with the sheep. I watched him till he was quite out of sight, and thought there the matter ended, but fully an hour after wards back came Collie with his fifty sheep, and this time the shepherd Ixaving ‘ wetted his whistle ’ till he couldn’t walk straight, condescended to leave the house and continue the journey. Query: In this case which was the noblest animal 1 ” Idstone, writing of the collie, relates a story about a dog “which, having his flock intercepted by the ‘toll-wife,’ jumped on her back, and crossed his fore legs over her arms, until his charge had all passed through.” This, however, is a rather tough morsel that requires to be taken with a grain of salt. Bust in Wheat. Upon the Bust in Wheat question, Mr. M'Elwin, near Adelaide, sends the follow ing to Mr. Coates, secretary of the Boyal Agricultural Society for South Aus tralia It must be evident to all who have attentively read the many very interesting practical letters which have appeared in the public journals during the past month, on the question of red rust in wheat, that a great deal of useful and valuable information has been elicited, and so much has been gathered, that in my opinion we are now upon the eve of a practical solution of the difficulty. It will be remembered that when the matter was first brought before the committee of the society, Mr. C. Sabine there stated that he had sown two patches of wheat: one he dressed with a strong salt brine and dried with hot lime, and the other had no dressing; and that at harvest the undressed portion was smothered with red rust, while the portion dressed was quite free from rust, and was a good crop. I herewith append a letter I received from that gentleman on the subject, which is interesting as showing his unshaken con fidence in the above remedy. The letter by a “Constant Reader” also deserves special notice. It is quite true, as he says, that we had no red rust in the early days of the Colony for many years, and this may be owing to the almost universal use of salt brine as a steep for the seed. Would it not be wise to go back to the use of salt instead of bluestone? I ara surprised to see so many different opinions as to the nature of red rust. The late researches of Tulasne and De Barry set this matter attest. They have discovered that the genera Uredo (U. Fcetida), smut in wh.eat, and others, have no distinct existence, but are preparatory forms of Pucciuia (P. graminis), rust in wheat, and other genera. Placed under the microscope its structure can be readily detected as decidedly a fungus. The following is the letter Mr. Sabine re ferred to:—“The more letters and articles I read on the above subject (red rust), the more am I convinced after all that my remedy—old seed, salt-dressing, lime-drying—will be found eventually the cheap and safe specific, not absolutely everywhere and always, but as a rule.” Another South Australian contributor on the same subject (rust) says : —ln reading over the various suggestions relative to rust in wheat, from a covering of sea sand of 200 tons per acre to a dressing of lime or salt, I am prompted to give the result of a few trials made on the Lois-Weedon system. In order to carry out this I ploughed and harrowed the land. I then drew furrows with the plough three feet apart and sowed ,661bs (one bushel) seed per acre. When the crop was well up I ploughed the open spaces as near to the growing plants as possible. The straw grew strong and rank, as might have been expected ; the crop of wheat (clean wheat and no oats) was 33 bushels per acre. I have again tried the same plan with similar results. I tried it again, putting the rows 18 inches apart, but did not get more than 22 bushels per acre, as the rows were too near to put the plough between. But even with that drawback it afforded room for ventilation. But, sir, I don’t go in for attempting to grow wheat or rape without feeding the soil. I make use of guano and bonedust, and invariably find it pay. 1 now recommend as a means of preventing red ruse, to feed off the grow ing wheat and then follow with the scarifier, by taking off the shares and putting on small pointed shares, then follow with the roller. My rape sown with bonedust is looking well, and I have no doubt that the crop of grain next year will show the benefit. Ard lam sanguine enough to hope that by alternating grain and green crops I shall escape red rust. An Old Horse. A carter will tell you that a draught horse attains its full size at three years old, and lives ten to fifteen years. The life period of a horse, however, and that of any animal, manifestly depends much upon the treatment it receives. Your well-fed carriage or riding horse, with plenty of good fodder, and only enough work to prevent its joints growing stiff, may live twenty-five to thirty years. Captain Brown gives the case of a horse reaching forty-two years. This “ Old Parr ” among horses was a very docile animal, and a performer at Astley’s Cir cus. At a public exhibition in the amphitheatre, he would ungirth his own saddle, wash his feet in a pail of water, fetch and carpy a complete tea equipage, take a kettle of boiling water from off a fire, and do other equally astounding tricks. When from ago the animal had lost all its teeth, and was unable to masticate its com, the manager had him fed on bread. At last he died, full of years and honors, having by his docility and intelligence won the respect of all around him. Spades versus Forks. Farmers do most of their soil-lifting with the plough ; but those who have to garden have to use the spade considerably. The knowledge that the spade has been in a great measure superseded by the fork has not travelled near so much as it ought to have done. We see many a one “ digging garden,” spade in hand, utterly unconscious that with a- modern digging fork a man can do as much in a day, and with far less fatigue, as with an old fashioned spade it would take him two days to do. In the use of a fork there ia do digging to do. The tines run into the earth by the downward descent of the fork in the operator’s hands alone : and in throwing over and levelling, a single blow of the tines is enough to pulverize and make a level surface. Some say their land is too light; that the earth passes through, and they cannot take up a forkful ; but in this case work it when it is a little wet. Even sandy ground can be dug with a fork, if the proper time is chosen for it. Of course the spade can never be abandoned. There will always be some ground that ia very weedy, or full of roots, which a sharp edge like that of a spade will be necessary to sever ; and in digging up trees and garden vegetables, nothing can replace the spade in handiness ; but there are a number of instances in garden work where a digging fork can come into very great labor-saving. Hints to Poultry Keepers- Did you ever try to “ break up ” a sit ting hen 1 If so, you probably realise by this time that it is a well nigh hopeless task —that is if you tried the old-fashioned methods. After enduring torture enough to kill an average article of martyr, the old hen will return to her nest, and with calm dignity settle down to business again, as if she meant to set during the remain der of her natural life. Mentally wishing for a street Arab to swear sufficiently to do the subject justice, you put the old hen through another course of martyrdom ; but in nine cases out of ten she sets at last. When I find a hen whose views on the subject of a family do not coincide with mine, I remove her from the nest and shut her up in a coop with a cock for a few days, and at the end of a week she is usually ready to commence laying again. Don’t try any patent incubaters—they area “delusion and a snare." I know whereof I speak, for I tried one once, and if ever I get my hands on the gentlemanly wretch who beguiled me into buying the the thing, I wuli “incubate” him in his own machine. Out of forty eggs I coaxed five live chickens, but once out of the shell no amount of coaxing could induce them to proceed further on the road to mature chickenhood. They were such a forlorn, miserable looking lot that, out of pity, I apologised for bringing them into the world, and helped them out of it. A hen is the best incubator ever invented. Don’t waste food if you wish to make chickens pay. See that your fowls have enough and no more. Fat hens are but indifferent layers—quite frequently they cease to lay at all. Don’t feed them on the ground where it will become mixed with dirt and drippings, but feed from boxes or troughs of some kind. "When your fowls are confined to close quarters in winter, give them something to do. A handful of grain thrown among some hay or straw will keep them scratch ing for hours, and that is one reason why I like my straw-covered floor so well —it amuses the hens. I like to see fowls busy ; an old hen standing on one foot all day doing nothing, is one of the most melancholy and discontented looking ob jects in creation. —“Poultry Journal.” Unregistered Dogs. —A correspondent desires to know how he should proceed in the matter of a stranger dog that has taken the liberty to reside on his pre mises. No amount of threatening nor make-believe stoning has any effect upon the animal, which is unregistered, and the writer does not like to be cruel. He does not wish to become the owner of the dog, nor the responsible party in any way for its registration fee ; neither does ho care to render himself liable to the real owner, if the dog should have any, for damages for “appropriating the collie.” We may state for the information of our correspondent and any others who may be similarly situated that the occupier of the premises upon which an unregistered dog is found taking up his quarters is liable for the registration fee, unless he can prove that the dog is owned and maintained by some one else. The law does not make any provision for kind heartedness, and if an unregistered animal comes hanging about a man’s place the proper course to follow is to destroy it, otherwise Sergeant Pratt or any officer may find that the dog has established a “ residential qualification” that means a fine and costs over and above the fee. In the last raid made by the police upon the owners of unregistered c’ogs, his Worship laid down the above course in one of the caßes —destroy the dog at once, or become liable to fine, costs, and fee for maintain ing a nuisance under the Dog Nuisance Act. Taxation of Kawau. —Amidst much laughter, Mr. George McLean gave notice, in the House of Representatives Friday afternoon, that on the next sitting day he would move that on account of the hardening effect which the exemption from all taxation produces upon the human mind, the Island of Kawau should be included within the boundaries of the county of Rodney. A Lengthy Petition. Among the petitions presented to the House of Re presentatives was one by Mr. Seddon, signed by 3000 people, praying for the construction of a railway between Hoki tika and Greymouth. The petition was so long that, when unrolled, it stretched from the Speaker’s chair to the door at the other end of the Chamber, and as it was formed partly of blue and partly of white paper it may be inferred that the supply ot the latter material was ex hausted in the district whence the signa tures were obtained. THE CHIMNEY CORNER. OLD STORIES RETOLD. A Slayer of Indians. Daniel Boone, one of the bravest and most sagacious of those intrepid pioneers who first widened the dominions of Ame rica, was born in Bucks County, Pennysl vauia, in 1753. His father, who came from Bradninch, near Exeter, in 1717, with his wife and nine children, purchased land in various parts of Maryland and Virginia. When Daniel was a mere hoy his father removed to a part of Pennsylvania, not far from Reading, at that time a frontier settlement, swarming with deer and Indians. Here amid the rough log-cahins in the clearings, surrounded by blackened pine-stumps and small plots of corn, Daniel grow up, keen of eye, swift of foot, strong of hand, and rapidly became a mighty hunter. Constant danger soon made the young rifleman patient, persever ing, and sagacious. Hismind became vigor ous, his apprehensions quick, aud in self possession, sell-control, and promptitude lie was equalled by none of his compa nions. When Daniel was about eighteen years old, his father removed his family to North Carolina, and settled near the waters of the Yadkin, a mountain stream in the north-western part of that state. Here young Daniel formed an acquaint ance with Rebecca Ryan, whom he mar ried. For several years after his marriage Boone lived quietly as a farmer in North Carolina, hunting only when there was no field-work to do. In the mean time, settlers began to spread along the banks of the Yadkin and the tributary streams, and the woodman’s axe soon resounded along the valleys of the Holston and Clinch rivers. The Cherokee Indians being pacified by degrees, several com panies of hunters from Pennslyvania, Virginia, and North Carolina, hearing of the abundance of game along the head waters of the Tennessee river, pushed on across the wilderness. At the head of one of these enterprises was Daniel Boone, who explored the valleys at the head waters of the Holston, in the south-west part of Virginia. The young pioneer was soon employed by land speculators to re port on the country along the Cumber land river, within the present boundaries of Kentucky, which was to prove the scene of his chief exploits. Boone, although relentless against an enemy, was by nature gentle, humane, charitable, generous, frugal, and ascetic. He had grown disgusted with the Scotch adven turers who filled North Carolina, and with the English officials who oppressed the people with taxes, and eventually drove them to insurrection. His mind, natu rally daring and ambitious, was fired by the narratives of a hunter name Finley, who had traded with the Indians along the Kentucky river, and had brought home stories of the rich cane-brakes there that swarmed with all kinds of game. In 1769, Boone joined Finley and four others in an exploring expedition to the new paradise. He tells the story in his autobiography, which Filson, the narrator, has, however, done his best to spoil by the addition of his own bombast ; “ It was the Ist of May, 17G9,” he says, “ that I resigned my domestic happiness, and left my family and peaceable habita tion on the Yadkin river, in North Caro lina, to wander through the wilderness of Ameria in quest of the country of Ken tucky, in company with John Finley, John Stuart, Joseph Holden, James Money, and William Cool. “ On the 7th of June, after travelling in a westerly direction, we found oux-selves on Red River, where John Finley had formerly been trading with the Indians, and from the top of an eminence we saw with pleasure the beautiful level of Ken tucky. For some time we had experienced the most uncomfortable weather. We now encamped, made a shelter to defend us from the inclement season, and began to hunt and reconnoitre the country. We found abundance of wild beasts in this vast forest. The buffaloes were more numerous than cattle in our settlements, browsing on the leaves of the cane, or cropping the herbage on those extensive plains. We saw hundreds in a drove, and the numbers about the salt springs were amazing. In this forest, the habitation of beasts of every American kind, we hunted with great success until December. “On the 22nd of December, John Stuart and I had a pleasing ramble, but fortune changed the day at the close of it. We passed through a great forest, in which stood a myriad of trees, some gay with blossoms, other rich with fruits ; and numberless animals presented themselves perpetually to our view. At sun-down, near Kentucky river, as we ascended the brow of a small hill, a number of Indians rushed out of a cane-brake and made us prisoners. They plundered us, and kept us in confinement seven days. During this time we discovered no uneasiness or desire to escape, which made them less suspicious ; but in the dead of night, as we lay by a large fire in a cane-brake, when sleep had locked up their senses, my situation not disposing me to rest, I gently awoke my companion. We seized this favorable opportunity and departed, directing our course towards our old camp, but found it plundered, and our company dispersed. About this time, as my brother and another adventurer who came to ex plore the country shortly after us were wandering through the forest, they ac cidentally found our camp. Notwith standing our unfortunate circumstances and our dangerous situation, surrounded by hostile savages, our fortunate meeting in the wilderness gave us the most sen sible satisfaction. “ Soon after this, my companion in captivity, John Stuart, was killed by the savages, and the man who came with my brother was soon after attacked and eaten by the wolves. We were now in a danger ous and helpless situation, exposed daily to perils and death, among savages and wild beasts, and not a white man in the country but ourselves. “ Although many miles from our own families, in the howling wilderness, wo did not continue in a state of indolence, but hunted every day, and prepared a lit tle cottage to defend us from the winter. On the Ist of May, 1770, my brother re turned home for a new recruit of horses and ammunition, leaving me alone, with out bread, salt, sugar, or even a horse or a dog. I passed a f?w days uncomfortably, and the idea of a beloved wife aud family, and tlu ir anxiety on my account, would have disposed me to melancholy if I had further indulged the thought.” At this time Imitaloea wore very numer ous along the Tied liiver, and hundreds could be seen together in the cane-brakes and glades, or gathered round the salt licks. Boone hunted till December and never saw a single Indian, though the Shawanoes, Chickasaws, and Cherokees had all claims to portions of the territory. Two years after this Boone sold his farm on the Yadkin, and removed his family to the hunting-grounds of Kentucky. One of his despatches about this time will serve to show the curt Spartan style of writing which was peculiar to the man. April Ist, 1775. Dear Colonel, —After my compliments to you, I shall acquaint you with our mis fortune. On March the 28th, a party of Indians fired on my company, about half an hour before day, and killed Mr. Twitty and his negro, and wounded Mi 1 . Walker very deeply ; but I hope he will recover. On March the 28th, as we were hunting for provisions, we found Samuel Tate’s son, who gave us an account that the In dians fired on their camp on the 27th day. My brother and I went, down and found two men killed and scalped, Thomas M'Dowell and Jerimiah M‘ Peters. I have sent a man down to all the lower com panies in order to get them all to the mouth of Otter Creek. My advice to you, sir, is to come or send as soon as pos sible. Your company is desired greatly, for the people are very uneasy, hut are willing to stay and venture their lives with you ; and now is the time to flrus tratc their (the Indians’) intentions and keep the country whilst we are in it If we give way to them now, it will ever he the case. This day wc start from the battle-ground for mouth of Otter Creek, where we shall immediately erect a fort, which will be done before you can come or send ; then, we can send ten men to meet you, if you send for them. I am, sir, your most obedient, Daniel Boone. N.B. —We stood fin the ground and guarded our baggage till day, and lost no thing. We have about fifteen miles to Cantuck, at Otter Creek. In 1775, Boone erected a stockade fort on the bank of the Kentucky river, two hundred and fifty feet long, and one hun dred and seventy-five feet broad. The redskins soon became troublesome. On the 14th of July, 1776, three of Boone’s young daughters, crossing the river near the fort in a canoe, were seized by five Indians, and carried away. Colonel Floyd, one of the party who recaptured them, has left an account of what hap pened. He says ; “ Next morning by daybreak we were on the track, but found the Indians had totally prevented our following them, by walking some distance apart through the thickest canes they could find. We ob served their course, and travelled upwards of thirty miles. We then imagined that they would be less cautious in travelling, and made a turn in good order to cross their trace, and had gone but a few miles before we found their tracks in a buffalo path, pursued and overtook them on going about ten miles, Just as they were kindling a fire to cook. Our study had been more to get the prisoners, without giving the Indians time to murder them after they discovered us, than to kill them. We discovered each other nearly at the same time. Four of us fired, and all rushed on them, which prevented them from carrying away anything except one shot-gun, without ammunition. Mr. Boone and myself had a pretty fair shot, just as they began to move off. lam well convinced I shot one through, and the one Boone shot dropped his gun—mine had none. The place was very thick with canes ; that, and being so very much elated on recovering the three little broken-hearted girls, prevented our mak ing further search. We sent the Indians off - without their moccasins, and not one of them with so much as a knife or a tomahawk. ” [to be continued, j A SAFE INVESTMENT. BY ETHEL LYNN. Lawyer Willet had made his investments With wonderful wisdom, they say, And the interests, dividends, coupons, Came in a flourishing way. A few waiting thousands off yonder, A few idle hundreds just here, No matter how heavy the pressure, “ Old Willet” had nothing to fear. And being a just man, and honest, He paid to the Lord now and then Some tithes of the anise and cummin, And built with ink, paper, and pen, Some steeples, with weathercocks gilded, Some windows memorial gave, And when a worn pastor went under, He put up a shaft on his grave. But never a prayer folded softly The gift in its sheltering wing, He never to Him gave the glory, Tho’ hasting an off"ring to bring. So he walked in his garden securely, Over Babylon buildcd a w'ell, Until, in the heart of his household, There echoed a funeral knell. And May, little daughter beloved, Who seemed only lent from the sky, Wont back to the angels in vailing, Content to be lifted on high, With whisper and dying endeavor, To tell how the scar-blazoned Hand Was always held out to her father, She passed to the Beautiful Land. There is failure, and turmoil, and ruin ! Men’s hearts full of fear lose their trust, And the beautiful structures, once gilded Go back to their fragments and dust, Lawyer Willet is down in the tempest, His stocks, worthless, lie at his feet— The wave that enthroned him in Way street Ebbs back upon ruin complete. Investments? Alas! they have vanished Save one—out of all, only one. ’Tis the soul of his daughter departed That whispers of happiness won. Like the stir of the wind in a blossom, There comes to his listening ear The voice of his child, saying softly, “ I am safe, father, darling, safe here.” Ah ! the heart groping after its treasure Will find it, 1 know, by and by ; And the shadows around earthly ruin Grow golden, the Bide toward the sky. TELEGRAPHIC. BRITISH & FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE. (Renter's Telegram.) Bombay, Oct. 8. The force under General Roberts has been attacked by a considerable number of the Cabnlese and Ghilzais, near Cabul. Severe fighting ensued, and the enemy were repulsed with heavy loss. Twelve guns and two standards were captured. The British loss was 77 killed and wounded. London, Oct. 8. An engagement between the Chilian and Peruvian fleets has taken place. The Huascar was captured. London, October 9. Three per cenl consuls, 97The total reserve in notes and bullion in the Bank of England is £29,312,500. The woo] market is quiet but steady. The arrivals for the next auction amount to 50,000 bales. Oct. 10. Disturbances in Ireland are spreading. One regiment of cavalry and two batallions of infantry have been sent as a reinforce ment, on account of the disturbed state of the country. Count Schonvaloff has returned to his post at Loudon. Oct. 11. The Union Bank announces a loan of £50,000, for the completion of the Christ church Cathedral. St. Pktkkhbukg, Oct. 10. A large fire occurred at Riga, which des troyed Government buildings and forty houses. The cause is unknown. Calcutta, Oct. 10. General Huberts was before Cabul on October 8. General Massey, detached to cut off the retreat, captured 78 guns. (Argus Special.') London*, Oct. 8. An increase of the Russian army is under consideration. If resolved on it will probably lead to a corresponding in crease in the German army. The Sultan has sent an autograph letter to the Emperor of Austria, renewing his desire for an alliance with Austria. The Middle Park Plate was won by Beanderscrip ; Gracecup, 2 ; Lord, 3. AUSTRALIAN. ( Reuter s Telegrams.) Sydney, Oct. 11. An immensely rich goldfield has been discovered in Queensland. Mort’s freezing process is a success. There is heavy wagering on the Cup and Derby. INTERPROVINCIAL. Wellington, Oct. 13. The charge against the natives for riot ing at Gisborne, is now proceeding. In that against Karita, a “ nolle prosequi” was entered, he having been arrested by mistake. Auckland, Oct. 11. Mdle. Duboin, the Russian pianist, gave a recital in tjie Choral Hall to a fair audience. At the Thames R. M. Court a case had to be adjourned in which a Maori was defendant, owing to the impossibility of serving summonses in the disturbed district. Wellington, Oct. 11 The Hon. Randall Johnstone lias de clined the nomination for the Mayoralty. The cable-repairing steamer Agnes left Sydney for Wellington yesterday, and will amve in about seven days, when she will immediately proceed to pick up the Cooks Strait cable, of which two wires have been carried away. The immigration officer has received 60 nominations for transmission home by the outgoing mail. An oilskin found on the beach leaves no doubt that the fishermen who have been missing since Saturday have been drowned. At the public meeting last night it was resolved that an association for the pro tection of local industries should be formed in this city. New Plymouth, Oct. 11. A stonemason residing in New Ply mouth has been engaged by the natives at Parihaka to build an oven for the purpose of baking bread to bo supplied to the visitors who attend monthly meetings there. Evans, who was committed for trial for shooting his wife when intoxicated, was admitted to bail to-day. Wellington, Oct. 11. After Mr Wakefield spoke in the House last night, Mr Speight spoke, and then Mr Stewart, who said that having suc ceeded in getting rid of Sir George Grey, he was now free to support Mr Macan drew. After a few words from Messrs Rolleston and Murray, the House ad journed at 7.30. LATEST. Per our Special Wire. THE INDIAN MUTINY. FALL OF CABUL. (Ai;e S/irial. ) London, Oct. 11. News from Afghanistan states that the rebels are entrenched in Cabul citadel. General Roberts reached the city at night fall the day after his last victory, and de cided to attack it immediately. General Massey was posted at the eastern gate of the citadel to prevent the escape of insur gents. General Baker, with the main body of the British, attacked the front. The soldiers, defending the outer ramparts of the city retired precipitately as the British approached, abandoning eighty guns. The mutineers, on observing General Roberts, surrendered the citadel unopposed. The Cabulese evacuated the fortress and fled to the hills, General Massey pursuing. On the British enter ing Cabul, it was discovered that the city was extensively undermined, principally at the citadel. AUSTRALIAN. (Kt-uler’s Tch'gi ams.) Sydney, Oct. 13. The Trades Union Congress has closed its meetings. Several" arrests have taken place at Waratah Colliery, in connection with the disturbances there. INTERPROVINCIAL. Per our Special Wire. Auckland, Oct. 13. Murphy, of Panmure, was acquitted at the sessions of attempted rape. When taken round the village to the police station the constables were hooted at. The disgraceful proceeding was repeated at night. The report of the South British In surance Company shows a total income for the half-year of £63,870 in premiums ; interest, £56,558 ; transfer fees, £5,852. The losses amount to £41,197. Re insurance charges, £22,678. Balance car ried forward, £40,751. The report re commends a dividend at the rate of 10 per cent. Ghahamstown, Oct. 13. A party of miners, clearing the entrance of an old drive, found the skeleton of a man. It is reported that the skull showed marks of a blow with a pick. The body must have been there 8 years. The Thames Borough Orphanage will be opened on the 23rd hist., by a public demonstration, and a calico ball at night. It is the lirst orphan home built and sup ported by any local Corporation under the arrangement offered by the late Govern ment. Gkeyiown, Oct. 13, An extraordinary and brutal outrage was perpetrated on a Scandinavian by four men on Taratahi plain on Saturday. He was taken into the scrub, a coat tlirown over his head and face ; grossly mutilated, and left to bleed to death, until found by Mr Pickering, and taken to Masterton Hospital. Several men have been arrested but he was unable to identify them. He is not out of danger. It is supposed that they did not get hold of the man they meant to attack, as he has a wife and four children. At the railway works, Woodside, a child of Mr Smithera,' two or three years old, was scalded to death by falling into a bucket of hot water standing beside the fire. Timaetj, Oct. 13. William Warne, a farmer, obtained £SO damages in the District Court to-day against the Levels Road Board, for diver* sion of a watercourse. Janies Guy, a cadet in the Temuka Telegraph Office, died very suddenly yesterday, Christchurch, Oct. 13, Tho young fellow Pillow, the would-be highway man, who revolver in hand, and got up for the occasion in two suits of clothes and a mask, attempted the rob bery of Mrs May, was to-day committed for trial, on two charges of assault with intent to rob and larceny. The libel case, C. F. Barker v. “ Lyt telton Times ” will be heard on Wednes day, before a special jury. A bicycle race of five miles, amongst members of the Bicycle Club, came off on Saturday, over a five mile course, on Ric carton Road. E. C. Farr, who had three quarters of a mile start, won in ISmin. The contractor commenced at the Graving Dock to-day. Arrived Pleione, from Newcastle. Sarah and Mary, from Havelock. Sailed —Wanaka, south. The Tauranga sails to-night with the Suez mails. THE MAORI PRISONERS. Wellington, Oct 13. At the Supreme Court to-day seven Maoris were charged with riot and forcible entry on land at Gisborne. Mr Rees de fended, and stated that another Maori, in cluded in the committal, was unable to appear owing to ill-health, but would appear for sentence if the others were found guilty. In the case against. Earai tiana, who had also been committed, the Crown Prosecutor entered a petition. It was to effect that the natives should bo tried by their own countrymen ; but His Honor replied that he could not go into j that matter. It was stated that one of the • natives committed had been passed over in the arraignment, and it was arranged that he should stand out of the tnal, counsel for the defence undertaking that he should appear if called upon. The Crown Prosecutor in opening the case contended that possession was “prime facie ” evidence of title, unless it were proved that Messrs Bond and Allen had no legal grounds. The charge, however, would still stand good provided it could be shown that the prisoners had assembled in numbers and used force. He said the question of ownership did not come into the issue at all. If they entered upon the land to the number of fifteen, with, the intention of asserting their disputed right to the land in a forcible manner they were guilty of assault and forcible entry. Also, it was not necessary that all of them should have been actually concerned in the assault. The fact of their being present, and abetting the assault was suf ficient. Messrs Bond and Allen, the proprietors of the land, gave evidence as to the nature of the offence, and that the natives came on the land, and threw the sheep over the fence. The case is still proceeding. The Grand Jury found a true bill against David Salmon for larceny. The Crown prosecutor intimated that at next sitting of the Supreme court ha would prefer another charge against Morton Quinn. New Plymouth, Oct 13. The few natives who left Parihaka last month are returning to hear the words of the prophet. The extraordinary rate of mortality amongst the children at Pari haka has not yet subsided. It is said there have been over 100 deaths there in a few weeks, as many as twelve children dying in one day. Owing to a heavy sea running, it was impossible to tender the steamer VVaitaki, and she was compelled to proceed on her voyage to Auckland, leaving behind our portion of the outward English mail. Nelson, Oct. 13. A meeting of the Waimea electors was held at Spring Grove on Saturday night, notice of which was only given that day. The meeting was voiy disorderly. A vote condemning Mr Shepherd’s support of the Grey Government was carried by a majority of nine. An amendment to aojourn, to give Mr Shepherd an oppor tunity to meet his constituents was i ogatived. A requisition aslcing him to resign will be circulated for signature. Arrived—Harmodious, 118 days from Gravesend, on Sunday morning, [Tuesday, October 14, 1879. 4 THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN

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LATEST PARLIAMENTARY. FEOM OUE OWN CORRESPONDENT. Wellington, Oct. 13. Messrs Shephard and Stewart are both in difficulties with their constituents, who naturally complain of their broken pro mises. This, of course, is not at all likely to affect Mr Shephard, but may have some influence on Mr Stewart. At present parties are divided so equally that one man can turn the scale either way. The three Maori members take a deal of shep herding) and Shepherd takes a deal of promising. It takes all Sir George Grey’s best coaching to persuade the young members .that it is right to stonewall the measures they were sent to support. It is probable that a little of the real truth as to our finance niay be allowed to leak out to-morrow, and it should have some effect upon the votes of men who care anything about the colony. Neither Mr Pyke nor Mr Stewart were at the Opposition dinner on Saturday, although the ‘ ‘ Chronicle ” says the former made an excellent speech there, and also assures its readers that they may expect a majority of eleven in favor of Macandrew’s no-confidence motion. A Conflict. Hens are devils incarnate. Capt. Beeks lays down this proposition not with the view of inviting discussion, but as an axiom, which his individual experience has taught him, is as immutable and un changeable as time. Captain Seeks had, with infinite labor and pains, contrived to raise a few strawberries, some nice young peas, and other vegetables, and fondly anticipated how in a few days he would sit down with the produce of his own garden before him, like other “ horny handed sons of toil.” He was just settling himself for an afternoon nap. when the partner of his joys happened to glance out of the window into the garden and exclaimed, “ Drat ! them hens.” Captain Seeks was on his feet in an instant. “ Somebody’s left the gate open and let them in,” said he ; “ blast ’em,” and with that he started on a run for the garden, loading himself with brick-bats on the way. Setting the gate ajar, he tried to persuade the hens to leave the enclosure, but instead they scampered to the other end of the garden, cackling like mad. After performing this operation several times. Captain Seeks, now losing control over his temper, fired a brick at them, and succeeded in demolishing a dozen young cabbage plants. Growing desperate at the havoc he had made, and regardless of consequences, he fired his arsenal of bricks, one after another in quick succession, at the hens. This time he was successful in—missing the hens ; also, in breaking off two or three palings, smashing the glass of the hot-bed, and nearly driving a hole through Dr Bullett, who had looked over the fence to see what was going on. Dr Bullett, of course, went “to see a man. ” In his excitement Captain Beeks hastily made a few obser vations concerning ornithology and the specimens before him, which were, on the whole, more remarakable for their com- pact sincerity than for their strict ad —herence to. the technicalities of scientific Rallying once more, after nearly wrenching his arm and neck from his body in his efforts to convert the wheel barrow into a projectile, he made a final rush at the cackling hens. He ducked his head at the arbour in going under, but did not make sufficient allowance for momentum. It caught him on the crown of his head, and —he sat down suddenly— on the upturned rake. Whether he was turning over mentally what effect Chand ler’s appointment would have on the Herzegovinian disturbance ; or whether the northern portion of Alaska would be a “nice cool place to sit down and rest” will remain for ever a dark and hidden mystery, but as he was moving impetu ously away from the solemn scene, he might have been heard to scream : “ Schiedam ends with two ll’s.” TueSdaV, 'October 14, 1879.] THfe ASHBURTON GUARDIAN'. 5 Public Notices. NOTICE. THE Public are respectfully reminded that the undersigned business houses agreed in June last to close at 6 p.m., sharp, for the benefit of employes, •who would earnestly invite customers to do their purchasing in good time, in order to adhere to the rule. We, the undersigned, do hereby agree to close our respective places of business, on and after Monday, 23td June, 1879, at the hour of 6 o’clock every evening, except Saturday, for the benefit of our employes. . . (Signed) ORR & Co. T. R. HODDER & Co. FRIEDLANDER BROS. HALLEN STEIN BROS. & Co. per W. Sparrow. 96 D. WILLIAMSON & Co. THE ASHB UR2 ON G UARDIAN gUBSCRIBERS in the Country are particularly requested to communicate with the Publishers if their papers are not properly addressed. The number of Sub scribers has increased so rapidly that un less great care is taken in giving orders as to address aiid how to be sent, the papers may be left at the wrong place. All orders will receive our prompt attention. WEEKS AND DIXON, Proprietors. ■ October 13,1879. , REAPERS AND BINDERS. THE Undersigned having been ap ' pointed agent for the sale of M‘Cormick’s and W. A. Wood’s Reapers and Binders, is now prepared to treat with those who will want them for the coming season. • • FREDK. PAYITT, Jjssa---88 East street, Ashburton. j Public Notices. JUST ARRIVED— SECOND SHIPMENT OF STATIONERY, DIRECT FROM THE MANUFACTORY. Now Opening Up. To Meet the Requirements of the County of Ashburton, WEEKS AND DIXON Are now Importing, direct from the makers, Every description of Commercial, Law, and General Stationery, which they are in a position to supply, wholesale or retail, at prices that will compare favorably with any house in the Colony. The Goods now being opened up Include a Choice Assortment of Plain and Fancy Note Papers and Envelopes, and some very superior kinds. Full particulars in Printed Lists. Commercial and Law Stationery Notepapers in great variety Envelopes of the newest styles Inkstands and Bottles Pens and Penholders Pencils and Pencilcases Account and Pocket Books, Etc. Wholesale and Retail. WEEKS AND DIXON, Saunders’ Buildings, East Street CASES STATIONERY 2 BALES PAPER ashbvrton. Business Notices. SEALY BROS., NURSERYMEN AND SEEDSMEN, BEG to thank their friends and the public of Ashburton for the liberal support accorded them during the past five years, and to intimate that they HAVE OPENED new business premises in East Street near the Bank of New Zealand, whore they will be prepared to supply Agricul tural and Garden Seeds of every descrip tion. SEALY BROS., NURSERYMEN AND SEEDSMEN, EAST STREET. The facilities we possess for testing the quality of all Seeds offered by us, and our desire to extend this branch of our busi ness, will be a sufficient guarantee that all Seeds offered by us will be such as will give the utmost satisfaction. SEALY~BROS., THE ASHBURTON NURSERY, BEACH ROAD, MOORE STREET. 30Ga NEW 'JUILORING ESTABLISHMENT, THE TRIANGLE, Wakanui Iload, near H. M. Jones’. G. J. F. LUBLOW, PRACTICAL TAILOR AND HABIT MAKER, Begs to announce to the public of Ashbur ton and the surrounding district that he HAS COMMENCED BUSINESS. , and is prepared to execute orders equal to anything in the Colony. One trial will be sufficient as to Fit, Style, and Workmanship. Dress Suits, in various styles, and latest fashions. I weed Suits of every kind in latest styles. Fancy Coatings and Vest ings. Cord Pants; Trousers strapped and cuffed. A good assortment of Tweeds and Cloth in Stock. Reasonable Prices will be charged, and satisfaction guaranteed. i£g„Note the address — G. J. F. LUBLOW, Wakanux Road, Ashburton. 283 a Gasfitters, &c. PUBLIC NOTICE. nnRADESMEN and others who intend { I using the Ashburton Gas Company's Gas should give their orders at once f have their premises fitted with Gas Fittings, to ensure no delay when the Gas s io brought into the town. . J. C. DOLMAN, J LICENSED GASFITTER, Plumber, Locksmith, Whitesmith, Bell 1 hanger, Zinc and Tin-plate Worker, Hot and Cold Water Engineer, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. N.B.—Artesian Wells sunk and Pumj £ fitted and repaired ; O. G. Guttering fixer at Current Rates. Electric Bolls supplied and fitted. Orders punctually attended to in town and country. 812 Fruiterers, &c. rp A Y I S O N, GREENGROCER AND FRUITERER, HAS ON SJ.LE- Onions, Good Potatoes, Carrots, Parsnips, Turnips, Herbs. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL, (Next to Fowler, Grocer) TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON ?<;:> Cabinetmakers. TINWALD FURNITURE DEPOT. H A R L E S RADER CABINET MAKER, FURNITURE DEALER, &c. Venetian and other Blinds, Curtain Poles, Oxford and other Picture Frames made to order. Repairs Executed with Despatch. Note the Address— Great South Road, Tinwaj.d, (Next to Mr. Prettejohn’s, Shoe Makei 28t Public Notices. IN BANKRUPTCY. N is a OTICE—The “ Ashburton Hkrald” Gazette for all notices under the Debtors and Creditors Acts. GO FARMERS. —Do not neglect to Read the Agricultural Papers appearing in the “Ashburton Guardian.” Public Notice. NEW TRI-WEEKLY MORNING PAPER. JWikvton (ftuavdian. PRICE—TWOPENCE ! rURLLSUEI) ON TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS, and SATURDAYS. The size of the Guardian will be Six pages demy for the present, ponding the arrival of suitable machinery, when it will take the same size permanently as the Christchurch Press. The Guardian is intended to meet the want in the County of Ashburton of a paper specially devoted to the agricultural and pastoral interests. It comes into existence in response to the expressed desire of a numerous section of the influen tial farmers, merchants, and other settlers in the country dristricts, and it purposes to supply an excellent compendium of the news of the day, derived from the most trustworthy sources. have been made with able correspondents in every district in the County to supply intelligence of all events of interest oc curing in their locality, while advantage will also bo taken of the great facilities now given by the telegraph for securing the latest news from all parts of the colony, and, through Reuter’s Agency, of sum maries of intelligence from all parts of the world. Special attention will bo given in the Guardian’s columns of matters of interest to agriculturalists, and no pains will be spared to make the Paper an indispensable item in the economy of the Ashburton farmer’s household and a welcome guest at every fireside. Travelling reporters have been retained, who will personally visit the various dis tricts ; and arrangements have been made whereby reports upon the condition and progress of the crops, Ac., written by men with a practical knowledge of the subjects on which they write, will be secured. On this point it may bo mentioned that papers have been secured written by some of the ablest and most practical pens in the colony on subjects of moment to the farmer ; and these will appear in regular succession. The Guardian will be thoroughly inde pendent, and appears with its hands untied, and in no way trammelled by the influence of any party, its aim being, while the progress of the farming interest in the County has first place in its desires, to secure the greatest good for the greatest number. In politics it will give an honest support to thoroughly Liberal measures, and will be loyal to any Government, who, having the country’s confidence, is prepared to legislate upon a wise and liberal platform, and is capable of administering public affairs with prudence, honesty, and ability. The price of the Ashburton Guardian will be Single Copy : 2d. Terms to subscribers : In advance. Hooked. Quarterly t>s. ••• 7s. Half-yearly 12s. ... 14s. Yearly 245. ... 235. Advertising terms on application at the Office. Subscribers should order the “Guardian” at once, as the quarter commenced on the Ist October. WEEKS AND DIX ON, PROPRIETORS. Publishing Office, East Street, Ashburton. Auction Sales. V. R. THIS DAY, TINWALD SALE YARDS. UNDER DISTRAINT. 3 DRAUGHT MORSES, HARNESS, DRAY, AND FARM IMPLE MENTS. 171DMIST0N BROS. & (SUNDRY •will sell by public auction at the Tinwald Sale Yards, on TUESDAY, 14th October, by order of the Bailiff of the R. M. Court— -3 Draught Horses, Harness 1 Sydney Dray 1 Double and 1 Single Plough 1 Set Harrows, Ac., Ac., Ac. No Reserve. Sale at 12 o’clock. EDMISTON BROS. & G UNDRY, 95—559 a Auctioneers. TUESDAY, i4’l'h OCTOBER. Messrs, acland, Campbell, & CO. have received instructions to sell by public auction that Valuable RURAL SECTION, No. 244, (Tinwald), (containing ,J-Acre), and substantially built 4-roonied House. Sale on the ground. ACLAND, CAMPBELL, & CO., 554a —79 Auctioneers. J. E. Buchanan &jCo„ AUCTIONEERS, / Land & Estate Agents, ASHBURTON. J Jl-K Proprietors wish t call -L to their LAND AND ESTATE DI ? In this Department Farms or Sold, and Stock, Plant, outgoing or incoming tenai General Land Business carefully exe cuted. • l if 11 on AT? ENT. e Leased valued for Sales of Stock, Merchandise, and Genera Effects are held every Saturday, at the Auctioneers’ Rooms, and Yards adjoining. MR. BUCHANAN Attends the Ashburton and Tinwald Yards on Sale days, for the Sale of every Description of Stock. WEEKLY SALES EVERY SATUR DAY, at 12.30. uction Rooms and Yards Havelock Street. ohr 04 Business Announcements. FARMERS ! FARMERS ! FARMERS ! R. McKERROW & Co. ARE Cash Purchasers of Wool, Grain, - and all kinds of Farm Produce, and are also prepared to make Liberal CASH ADVANCES on the above placed in their hands either for sale or shipment to the English or Colonial Markets. A Large Stock of Corn Sacks, Wool Packs, &c. , for Sale, at lowest current prices. R. McKERROW & CO., G RAIN MERCIIAN T RAKAIA. CO THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN* ADVERTISEMENTS received for the GUARDIAN up to 9 p.m. at the scale charges, afterwards at double rates or insertion over the leader. YOUNG IYANHOE. OUNG IVAN HUE, by Old Ivanhoe, by Sir Walter Scott, out of London Maggie—Sir Walter Scott, by Clydcboy, took first prize as best horse at Exhibition at London in 1802, gold medal at Sterling, and twice first at Glasgow, and several other first prizes. London Maggie took first prize as best three year old mare af Exhibition at London in 1862 and first ■ prize wherever shown. Ivanhoe took first prize at Glasgow as a two year old, was bought for 1100 guineas, and imported to New Zealand. Young Ivanhoe, out of Grey Maggie (imported), out of Blossom, by Ruther glen—by Caledonian, and has taken first prize as a two year old at Timaru, and first prize when next shown as a five year old at Timaru. Young Ivanhoe will travel the South Rakaia, Chertscy, and Mount Hutt dis tricts. For further particulars see cards. THE THOROUGHBRED ARAB ENTIRE BLUELIGHT WILL TRAVEL the Ashburton Dis trict this season. For particulars see future advertisement. 53 WINTER & FRTEDLANDER. ROBERT PATTON, 52 Melhven. 187 ON TO STAND T-iBIS S S'Qu.-JON ffiICES. THOROUGHB] T YOUN» mASUCER, b#. Tradjcer, m See Young TjjiCicer was’ bredj&iy W. C. Webb, E( IqT, H* is M rich dark Amding fG%ands g&SFh with immerse bone and substance for make ayjPr shape Ji|a by the Kst hard anywhere. j*Ycil^^i^ducejfci^rising 5 ex- mar omage leeisps;, payable on -Loou ; rvi Pony, 3ST Also, t]jlW3rey Er n Will travltl wilh the eftyo horse Young Traducer/WSTlistrict df Ashburton during the season/ GocxTpadt care takci^jbut ROBI 39 week. Every responsibility. LITTLE, Proprietor. THOROUGHBRED ENTIRE COLT Of the Traducf.r Blood. To Travel this Season the ASHBURTON AND WAKANUI Districts, See future Advertisements for Particulars, S. H. FOWLER & CO„ Proprietors, 504a —20 Winslow. THE IMPORTED DRAUGHT HORSE. BILLY FAIRPLAY, WILL STAND at Ede’s Horse Bazaar, Ashburton, and Travel Wakanui and Longbeach Districts. Terms —£5 55., payable Ist January, 1880. Groomage— -55., payable first time of service. Particulars see cards. —Apply 5.15a —03 H EDE. THE ENTIRE HORSE, ADMIRAL ’yy'lLL Travel as follows ; Monday—Mount Somers Road to Spread Eagle, and thence to Cameron’s Tuesday North side of Ashburton River to Cookson’s, Ashburton Wednesday—Beach Road to Wakanui Homestead Thursday—Wakanui Road to Cookson’s, Ashburton Friday—Tinwald to Wheatsheaf, stop ping at Fleming’s Saturday Down Winslow Road to Cookson’s. WM. C. AVEBB, 552 a Riccarton. rjMiE STUD NOTICE. THOROUGHBRED HORSE T R I B U N E, By Traducer, dam Azucena. Will Travel the Ashburton district as usual. Apply Groom in charge. . Wants. TIT ANTED, Several FIRST-CLASS W PLOUGHMEN. i JOHN GRIGG. j Longbeach, October 7, 1879. 80 W' ANTED, aTyoo(l Second WAITER; also, a LAUNDRESS. Apply at Q mil’s Commercial Hotel. 90 \AT ANTED, a Married Couple, without ■ * incumbrance, for a Station ; also, a Single Woman, as Cook. Apply to W. R. Boyle, Moore Street. 91 WAKANUI SCHOOL. WANTED, a SCHOOLMISTRESS, for the Wakanui School. Salaiy, as per Government scale. Duties to com mence at once. Applications, with testi monials, to be sent in to the undersigned not later than the 17th inst. A. G. EARLE, 73 Chairman School Committee. To Let. TO LET, O TATIONERS’ SHOP, recently oocu- IO Pied by Mr. J. Y. Ward. This Shop is fitted up in a very com plete manner, and four comfortable dwel ling rooms are attached. 70 SAUNDERS BROS. For Sale. FOR SALE, NUMBER of Light and Draught HORSES. 71 SAUNDERS BROS. Meetings. ALFORD FOREST ROAD. A PUBLIC MEETING of the Rate- J\ payers in the Forks will take place in the Forks Schoolroom on Tuesday, 21st inst., at 7 o’clock p.m., for the pmpose of considering the best steps to take for River Protective Works. Mr W. C. Walker, County Chairman, will be present. All interested in this important matter are requested to attend. CHAS. REID, Chairman Upper Ashburton Road Board. Westerfield, 13th Oct., 1879. 92 Tenders. Public Notices. SADDLE MARE LOST. LOST, from Tinwald, on Sunday, the 28th September, a Light Bay Saddle MARE, aged ; shod all round. Any one giving information of her whereabouts, or bringing the same to Mr. Francis Shearer, Millwright, Tinwald, will re ceive TEN SHILLINGS Reward; and any one detaining the same after this date will be prosecuted. WILLIAM BANKS, 81 Hinds Forks. NORTH ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that Mr. Francis George Parky Leach has been duly appointed Valuer for the above District, for the purposes of “ The Rating Act, 1876. ” FOOKS * SON, 89 Surveyors to the Board. UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. rpHE above Board have appointed Mr. J- G. F. P. Leach as the Valuator for the District for the Year 1880. CHARLES REED, 80 Chairman of the Board. ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. HINDS POUND. *'VT OTICE is hereby given that Mr Robert Little "has been appointed Poundkeeper for this Pound ; and the said Pound is opened for business on and after the 15th instant. W. C. WALKER, Chairman. Ashburton, October 11, 1879. 550a—94 V. R. rnHE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN g (County Agricultural and Sporting Recorder) is a GAZETTE for all Notices under The Debtors and Creditors Acts. October G, 1879. TO SHEARERS. will Commence at Anama Station on the Ist November. 87 W. S. PETER. NEW ZEAI.AND WESLEYAN, Published Monthly. JUST ARRIVED, the “ New Zealand Wesleyan ” for October. Price Cd Sold at the Herald Ofice, East Street. WEEKS AND DIXON, Agents.

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*HB ASiFISWRi’SM tiUAItSiAi 1 } ■fosisp|i i s i'm, 6 arsaS Printed and published by Horace JoMM Weeks and Charles Dixon, at their Printing Office, East Street, Tuesday, October 14, 1879. General Storekeepers. GREAT BANKRUPT SALE OF THE ASSIGNED ESTATE OF HOOPER, AITKEN, AND C0£5,345 £5,345 10s. 4d. ORR AND CO. STAYING been fortunate in securing the whole of the STOCK of Hooper, Aitken and Co., at a nominal Price, will offer for Sale on SATURDAY, the 27-m, And following days, at THE PREMISES LATELY OCCUPIED BY J. H. PASS & CO., (Next the Union Bank of Australia.) In submitting the following GREATLY REDUCED PRICE LIST, we beg to assure our numerous customers and the public, that it has been our determination from the first to keep ourselves abreast of he age, and in every department of our Establishment we have endeavored —in all cases—so to conduct our business tran sactions as to command legitimate success. The rapid growth of our concern in all its branches amply attests this fact. ich LADIES’ SILK SCARFS. 1230 ladies’ silk Scarfs, decided novel ties, at fid to Is New China silk Scarfs, embroidered at both ends, at Is to Is fid COLLARS. 25 doz. ladies’ linen Collars, at fid. to Is lid Rink Collars, at 4d to fid STAYS. 6 doz. Stays at 2s, worth 4s 9d The new belted Corset, on the newest principle, easy fit, half-price UNDERCLOTHING DEPARTMENT. Ladies’ Cemesoles Ladies’ Night-dresses, 2s fid to 4s fid Ladies’ Chemises, 2s Id to 5s fid Ladies’ drawers, Is fid. to 4s fid PLAIN AND FANCY DRESS DEPARTMENT. 1600 yards Spring Lustres, at fid to lOd per yard, worth Is fid 800 yards Taffete Cloth, French goods, at Is to Is 3d French Merino, all colors, at Is fid to 2s fid 20 pieces all-wool Plaid, at Is to 2s fid 600 yards Japanese Silk, at Is per yard, worth 2s fid BOOTS DEPARTMENT. Ladies’ French kid Boots, at fis to 7s fid Ladies’ buttoned Boots, 7s fid to fis 9d Gents’ Boots, fis per pair under former price Children’s Boots, at Is to 2s fid CARPETS. Tapestry, 2s per yard under former price Kidder Carpets, Is fid under former price Cocoanut Matting, at Is under former price. Blankets at half-price Flannels at half-price CLOTHING DEPARTMENT. Men’s Suits at 40s, former price 70s Men’s Suits at 355, former price 60s Men’s Hats at 3s to 7s fid It is unnecessary to quote prices, though we have given a few above, as the public know that this is a real genuine Sale. The Goods are all quite new, having been im ported within the las&few months. Terms will be strictly Cash, as we could not afford to book at those prices. Dressmaking on the premises. All orders executed uuder the Superin tendence of a most experienced dress maker. ORR AND CO., IMPORTERS, ASHBURTON AND RAKAIA 9 Business Notices. B L I G H’S CANTERBURY RESTAURANT, Papanui Road, near Post Office, Christchurch. MEALS AT ALL HOURS OF THE DAY. Board and Lodging, 175., 18s., £1 a week. BEDS & MEALS—Is. Each, 452 CHERTSEY. A. R. MARKHAM (Next Montgomery’s, Chertsey), GENERAL STOREKEEPER, HAVING taken over the store of Messrs. Orr and Co., and increased the stock, is prepared to supply lirst-class articles in Grocery, Drapery, Ironmongery. Agentfor THE ASHBURTON HERALD. 423 Medicinal. STEEDMAN’S SOOTHING POWDERS FOR CHILDREN CUTTING TEETH. CAUTION TO PURCHASERS. The value of this well-known Family Medi cine has been largely tested in all parts of the world, and by all grades of society, for upwards of FIFTY YEARS. Its well-earned exten sive sale has induced SPURIOUS IMITA TIONS, some of which in OUTWARD APPEARANCE so closely resemble the ori- j ginal as to have deceived many purchasers. The proprietor therefore feels it due to the public to give a special caution against the use of SUCH IMITATIONS. Purchasers are therefore requested carefully to observe the four following distinctive characteristics, without which none arc genuine:— Ist—ln every case the words JOHN STEEDMAN,- CHEMIST, WALWORTH, SURREY, are engraved on the Government Stamp affixed to each packet. 2nd—Each Single Powder has directions for the dose, and the words, John Steedman, Chemist, Walworth, Surrey, printed therpem, 3rd —The name, Steedman, is always spelt with two EE’s. 4th —The manufacture, is carried on solely at Walworth, Surrewf Sold in Packet® by all Chemists and Medi cine Vendors. Sdifiby Kempthorne, Prosser and Co., Auckland. . 49° HEALTH FOR ALU HOLLOWAY’S PILLS AND OINTMENT THE PILLS the Lloo 1, correct all disorders of the Liver, Stomach, Kidney* and Bowels, and are invaluable in all com. -Tihfe**i Mite,* 111 ■ lO Females. TWP. OINTMENT theTonly reliatilT* remedy for Bad Leg*, Old Wounds, Sores, and Ulcers. For Bronchitis, Diphtheria, Coughs, C< Ids, Gout, Rh mn itism, and oil Skin Diseases it has no equal. Sold hy the Proprietor, Thoma» Hollowat, 533, Oxford Street, Loudon, and by all Medicine Vendors throughout the World- GRATEFUL —COMFORTIN' G. BREAKFAST COCOA. “By a thorough knowledge of the natural laws which govern the operations of digestion and nutrition, and by a careful application oi the fine properties of well selected cocoa, Mr. Epps has provided our breakfast tabled with » delicately-flavoured beverage which may save us many heavy doctors’ bills. It is by the judi cious use of such articles of diet, that a constitu tion may be gradually built up until strong enough to resist every tendency to disease. Hundreds of subtle maladies are floating arcund us, ready to attack wherever there is a weak point We may escape many a fata Jshaft by keeping ourselves well fortified with pure bicod and a properly nourished frame.” —The Cizu Service Gazette. SOLD ONLY IN PACKETS LABELLED JAMES EPPS AND CO Homoepathic Chemists, London. KEATING’S COUGH LOZENGES. COUGHS, ASTHMA, BRONCHITIS, ACCUMULATION OF PHLEGM. Composed of the purest articles. These Lozenges contain no opium nor any deleterious drug, therefore the most delicate can take them with perfect confidence. Their beneficial effect is speedy and certain. This old unfail ing family remedy is daily recommended by the most eminent physicians. In use nearly 60 years. MEDICAL TESTIMONY. 22, Cold Harbour Lane, London, July 25th, 1877. Sir, —Your Lozenges are excellent, and their beneficial effect most reliable. I strongly recommend them in cases of >,ough and asthma. You are at liberty to state this as my opinion, formed from many years’ experience. J. Bringloe, M.R.C.S.L., L.S.A., L.M, Mr, T. Keating, Indian Medical Service. Dear Sir, —Having tried your Lozenges in India I have much pleasure in testifying to their beneficial effects in cases of Incipient Consumption, Asthma and Bronchial Affec tions. 1 have prescribed them largely with the best results. W, B. G , Apothecary, H.M.S. j Keating’s Cough Lozenges are sold by all 1 Chemists, in tins of various sizes, each having [the words “Keating’s Cough Lozenges” [engraven on the Government stamp. 637 KEATING’S WORM TABLETS, A PURELY VEGETABLE SWEETMEAT, noth in appearance and taste, furnishing a most agreeable method of administering the only certain remedy for INTESTINAL or THREADWORMS. It is a perfectly safe and mild preparation, and is especially^adapted for childien. Sold in tins by all chemists. Proprietor, THOS, KEATING, London, Export Chtm\sf and Druggist, 6j? General Merchants. MUST BE SOLD, TO MAKE ROOM FOR COMING SHIPMENTS. NOVELTIES! NOVELTIES! NOVELTIES! o WE ARE NOW OPENING OUR SPRING and SUMMER DRAPERY c n < O u 2 H £ O u w l-H o The Newest Prints, from Gid per yd. The Newest Brilliants, ‘Fast Colors ’ Fashionable Navy Blue Prints, choice patterns. Angira Cloth, the Latest Novelty Best Quality Only in French Merinos Brown Hollands Dressed ~ Striped ~ Check Muslins Pique’s ~ Marcella ~ Crochet Antimacassars, from 2/11 Beautiful Lace Curtains, large variety Muslin Long Curtains ~ ~ Muslin and Lace Short Window Blinds, large variety Grey and White Sheetings, all widths Felt Carpets, spendid patterns Cocoa Mattings, in Iyd., l|yd., and llyd. widths. Leather Cloths and Table Baizes Velvet Pile Table Covers Window Hollands, all widths Flannels and Table Damasks Horroekses well-known Long Cloths Grey Calicoes White and Colored Quilts All Wool Plaids, the very best Hosiery, Corsets, Silk Scarfs, Braids, in great variety Dress Buttons, Crochet Cotton (in reels and skeins) Brooks’ 500-yd Reels Cotton, best for machine use Baldwin’s Fingering Yarns Paton & Sons’ Alloa ~ Cotton and Union Sheetings Blankets, in great variety Floor Cloths, choice patterns Cocoa Mats, various sizes. ►r) w *1 O W a IT. o o c; 3 H •a o s<3 O > cn K fITHE Above Goods are imported Direct from the Manufacturers and will be sold I remarkably CHEAP, in order to make room for coming shipments. a E P p •“5 H' W S H PS < Ph w ft OUR OUTFITTING DEPARTMENT IS NOW REPLETE WITH THE MOST FASHIONABLE AND SERVICEABLE GOODS. Boys’ Knickerbocker and Tunic Suits Boys’ and Youths’ Tweed Galatea Suits ~ ~ Hats, in large variety ~ Trousers and Vests ~ ~ Moleskin Trousers ~ ~ Crimean Shirts Collars, Braces, Tics, (_ Etc., Etc., Etc. ' Men’s Geelong TweeJUUAea Suits ,J ), 51 k&C )) „ „ Pa get ~ ~ ~ Trousers _ ~ ~ ~ and Vests Waterproof Coats, in Great Variety Men’s Blouses and Overalls, American Duck (patented) Hard and Soft Felt Hats, all sizes Merino and Flannel Shirts and Pants Colored and White Moleskin Trousers Soft Twill Cotton Shirts Crimean Shirts remarkably cheap While Long Cloth Shirts, remarkably cheap (American open back) j, ~ ~ ~ in pleats and military fronts, remarkably cheap Merino and Ribbed Lambs’ Wool Half Hose Super. Hand-knit Half Hose Novelties in Silk Scarfs and Ties ~ Braces v ~ Linen and Paper Collars SUPERIOR BOOTS AND SHOES, OP COLONIAL MANUFACTURE. Ei £ I Ph S Q x/i » P 8 <3 ri S, I M PLEM ENTS, Etc. ~TO FARMERS we can E3rEciM.LV omrcvß, at REDUCED PRICES: Hornsby’s Ploughs, H., H.H., R. 8., and R.C., and extras for same Reid and Grey’s Double and Treble Furrow Ploughs, and extras for same Drays, 2|, 2f, and 3 axles Zigzag and Flexible Chain Harrows Cambridge and Plain Field Rollers Broadcast and Hand Sowing Machines Best Ironbark 2,3, and 4-horse Swingle Trees Cheese Presses. Bentall’s Chaff-Cutters and Corn-Crushers, all sizes Corrugated Iron, from 6 to 9 feet, best brands Ryland’s Best Fencing Wire, No. G to 11 Fencing Material, Consisting of Staples, Stakes, Posts, Rails, and Wire Strainers. ALSO A VERY LARGE STOCK OF Douglas’ and Goulds’ American Pumps, Force Pumps, and Piping (I£, 1| and 2), and Farm and Station Stores of all kinds. WE HAVE ALWAYS ON HAND A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF SADDLES, SHAFT, LEADING. AND PLOUGH HARNESS \ HORSE-CLOTHS IN EVERY VARIETY. WE ARE NOW TAKING ORDERS FOR REAPERS AND BINDERS FOR THE COMING SEASON. IRONMONGERY DEPARTMENT. We beg to call special attention to the above, and have determined (to meet the present depressed times) to reduce prices to the lowest remunerative rates To parties furnishing we can offer advantages seldom met with, having just received a large and well-selected stock of household requisites, comprising Single and Double English and French Iron Bedsteads, Fenders, Fireirons, Coal Vases, Scuttles, Fountains, Boilers, Kettles, Saucepans, Stew and Preserving Pans, all sizes; Electro-plated, Nickel Silver, Britannia Metal, and Tinware, of all descriptions. i To builders and contractors we offer special inducements,' having a very heavy stock of Leamington Patent Ranges (2ft Gin to 4ft Gin); Cindrella, Queens, Victoria, Vesper, and Kaiser Stoves, Register Grates, Carpenters’ Rim, Mortice, and Plate Hocks, and general builders’ ironmongery. We have also on hand an extensive stock of painters’, glaziers’ and paperhangers’ materials, consisting of Red and White Lead, Paints, and Colors, of all kinds; Raw and Boiled Linseed Oils, Turpentine, Varnishes, Brushes, Window Glass, of all kinds; Putty, Paperhangings, etc., ate. Carpenters and joiners would do well to call and inspect our stock of Tools. We are now landing a shipment of American Goods, containing a great variety of Tools and Yankee Notions. A large stock of Rod, Bar, and Sheet Iron, also a large and good stock of Blacksmiths and Farriers tools on hand. o GROCERY DEPARTMENT. THE ABOVE DEPARTMENT IS NOW WELL STOCKED WITH New Seaosn’s Teas, in Half-Chests and Boxes Superior Mauritius Sugars, white and brown crystals and Counters Venus Twist and Black Swan Tobacco Currants, El&me Raisins, Sultanas, Muscatell Raisins (new fruit) Jordan and Shell Almonds. Bottled Fruit, Figs, Essences, etc., etc. A Large Stock of English and Colonial Lollies, and a full assortment of Pink’s, Morton’s, and Crosse and Blackwell’s Pickles, Jams, Jellies, Sauces, Potted and Preserved Meats, etc., etc. o CHINA AND GLASSWARE, We invite inspection of this Department in Particular, as we have just unpacked twenty-three crates of General Crockery and eight casks of Glassware, consisting of Sets of Out and Pressed Decanters; Water-Crafts; Tumblers; Wine, Custard, and Jelly Glasses. INSPECT OUR STOCK BEFORE PURCHASING ELSEWHERE. ERIEDLANDER BROS. 8 Agents Colonial Fire Insurance Company. jltation^ry JUST ARRIVED. A CHOICE ASSORTMENT OF Commercial AND Household I STATIONERY. -0- THE Largest and Finest Lot ever opened up in Ashburton, AND Equal to any exhibited in the Colony. WEEKS & DIXON, Printers, Publishers, AND COMMERCIAL, LAW, AND General Stationers, Guardian Office, EAST STREET, & V ASHBURTON. Madieliial. ■" *5? ' ■' • ~ Testimonials. Tuam Street, Christchurch, April 28, 1879. To Professor Guscott. Sir, —I have been troubled with Liver Complain these last six years, many times not being able to attend to work. I have tried everything in the shape of patent medicines. I have been an outdoor patient in the Hospi tal ; I got at times temporary relief. I could not sleep on my left side; I kept rolling about backwards and forwards in bed. When I got up in the morning, I would rather be in bed but work I had to attend to. When 1 had eaten a light meal I found it always lodged in my stomach. Always costive, a great palpi tation, pains across the chest, more particu larly under the left breast, always a violent pain between the shoulders, felt just the same as if any one was pouring water down my back, (eel always cold. Happened to get one of your bills when you came to St. Asaph street, which explained to me the symptoms I was laboring under. When I applied to you, you told me all my symptoms, and guaranteed me a perfect cure, which, I am happy to say, you have done through your herbal treatment. I should recommend those troubled with Liver Complaint ta place themselves under your treatment. I am, Sir, Truly thankful, William Manson. Colombo Street, April 21, 1879. To Professor Guscott. Sir, — I have been troubled with Dysentery for the last three months, so much so that I was perfectly exhausted, the linings of my intestines peeled away in flakes. I tried every remedy that I could hear of, but to no purpose. Hearing that you were in Christchurch, and seeing the many wonderful cures, was induced to place myself under your treatment, and I am happy to say in one week I am free from the diarrhoea, and gaining strength from your herbal treatment. I am, yours respectfully, Ellen Brown. I give you this testimonial for the benefit o others, as I know there are a great many others suffering from the same complaint in Christchurch. Borough Hotel, Manchester Street, Christchurch, April 21, 1879. To Professor Guscott. Sir, —I have been troubled with Sciataca and Rh.umatism since the commencement cf the West Coast diggings in 1864, where I had to leave through medical advice, and went to Melbourne, and thence to Sydney, and then I thought I would try the tropical climate of Queensland, and only found temporary relief. I came to Christchurch, and tried doctors of the best’medical repute, and got no belter. Thinking that it was useless to go any further I gave up all hopes of being restored ; I could scarcely walk, and staying at an old friend’s, he advised me to consult you, and I am happy to say I am in as perfect health as I was in 1864, when I crossed the ranges of the West Coast, and was only ten days under your treatment. John O’Brien. To Professor Guscott. Sir, —Having been troubled with asthma for the last seven years, on several occasions I have been propped up in bed, and many times I had to get up and walk to get a breath of air, and had become so bad that 1 was not able to ttend to my business ; in fact, I had become a burden to myself and the people with whom I was stopping. When I came to you youtold me all my symptoms, which gave me confidence to place myself under your treatment, and, being a believer in herbs, and seeing the large assortment in your establishment, and also the references from other sufferers the same as myself, in looking back to the time of my suffering so long, and spending so much money without receiving any benefit from the treat ment until I applied to you.—l remain, yours ever thankful, Donald Smith. Great King-street, Dunedin, May 30. To Professor Guscott. Sir,—l have to inform you that lam able to return home after your treatment of 4 weeks’ duration, having been troubled with dropsy this last 4 years. 1 have been tapped twice ; I have been under the doctors in Oamaru, and also in Dunedin, and never received any bene fit from their treatment. When my sister called on you last April you told her if I would came to St. Kilda and stop with her you would treat me for a fortnight free of charge, and after that time, if I were no better, you would require no payment; but lam happy to inform you that I feel as well as ever I felt, and free or dropsy, and can eat and sleep well. I trust that your days may be long in Dunedin. You may be assured that I will speak of the cure you have effected in me on my return home, as I leave my sislei to-morrow.—l remain yours ever grateful, Mrs. Isauella Fraser. St. Kilda, June 10, IS7S. Manchester Street, Christchurch, April 29th, 1879. To Professor Guscott, Sir, —I have been troubled with Neuralgia for a length of time, and have suffered the most excruciating pains; tried ei erything that I could hear of, 1 then saw your testimonials in the papers, and the “ Star.” I was advised to give you a trial, but I have this to say that I am perfectly free from pain. I can eat and sleep well, and am not disturbed at nights or meal times as I have been for a length of time. I have told sevei al the pain I suffered, and the wonderful relief I have had, and I would ad vise anyone troubled with Neuralgia to apply to you, as they can depend on a perfect cure. Yours ever grateful, H. B. Williams, Tuam street, Christchurch. To Professor Guscott, Sir, —Having (or the last four years suffered from bad eyes, being totally blind in one, and from using a solution of nitrate of silver as a lotion, which had penetrated my whole system, causing me the most acute pains, which, added to rheumatism, prevented my sleeping at night, and rendered my life absolutely burdensome to me, I have consulted and been treated by doc tors in different parts of Canterbury, as also in the Christchurch Hospital, but without obtain ing the slightest relief. Determined to leave no stone unturned while the smallest chance remained of an abatement of my sufferings. I applied to you immediately I heard of your arrival, and the cure which you have effected would seem to many incredible, but as I am still here a living proof of the success of your treatment, as can only be testified by hundreds in Christchurch, who knowing what I was like for so long up to a week ago, look with astonishment at the change which you have wrought. Wishing you many years of happi ness and prosperity in pursuing your useful career, I am, dear Sir, yours respectfully, Patrick Burns. Sexton’s Allenton House, St. Asaph-street, Christchurch, Commercial Printers, IF YOU WANT A NEAT BUSINESS CARD, GO TO THE “ HERALD " OFFICE IF YOU WANT A WELL-PRINTED CIRCULAR, TRY THE “HERALD” OFFICE IF YOU WANT AN ATTRACTIVE HANDBILL, |TRY THE “HERALD” OFFICE. -0 IF YOU WANT A MAGNIFICENT POSTER, CALL AT THE HERALD OFFICE. IF YOU WANT ANY 'DESCRIPTION OF PLAIN OR ORNAMENTAL PRINTING, .4 CALL AT THE “HERALD OFFICE," EastJStreet North. WEEKS & DIXON, PROPRIETORS.

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The Ashburton Guardian. COUNTY AGRICULTURAL AND SPORTING RECORDER. Vol. I.—No ASHBURTON, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16, 1879 Price—TWOPENCE Auctioneers and Commisssion Agents ALFRED HARRISON, AUCTIONEER, COMMISSION AGENT, ETC. SALES, Sales of Stock, Mer chandise, Furniture and Effects, also Pigs, Fowls, and General Produce. WEEKLY SALE Every SATURDAY at 12 o’clock. SALE YA^D^ATTENDED. Entries can he made at my office or at the Yards. Agent for the Transatlantic Fire Insurance Company. 5 INDMISTON BROS. & GUNDRY, (LA.TK BULLOCK AND CO.), ASHBURTON, General Merchants, Auctioneers, Stock, Station, Estate, and Commission Agents. Sales of Stock, Farm Implements, &c.. Trill be held at their Yards, Ashbur ton, and the Tinwald Yards, on alternate TUESDAYS. CASH ADVANCES on Stock, Produce, &c., consigned for Positive Sale. EDMISTON BROS. & GUNDRY. M R. JOHN LLOYD CRAWLEY, AUCTIONEER, STOCK, LAND, ESTATE, AND COM MISSION AGENT, Holds Weekly Sales Every Saturday, at One o’clock, of Horses, Farm Produce, and General Merchandise of every descrip tion. Full advertisements third page. j. LLOYD CRAWLEY, AUCTIONEER, Estate, and Commission Aosnt, Saunders’ Buildings, Eaat-st., Ashburton. 877 a J. E. B [Cabd.] UCHANAN & Co. Auctioneers, Land, and Estate Agents, ASHBURTON. 313 a FARMERS AND OTHERS. IV /TBSSRS. ACLAND, CAMPBELL, & jy|_ CO. are prepared to supply Farmers md others with Station Stores, Fencing Wire, Fencing Staples, Standards, &c., at [jowest Rates, and of First-class quality. AGENTS FOR THE ROYAL INSURANCE COMPA NY. CAPITAL , £2,000,000 INSURANCES EFFECTED AT LOWEST RATES. AOLAND, CAMPBELL & CO., ck Auctioneers. pREDK. pAVITT, E*st Street (Close to the Railway Station) Ashburton, Land and General Commission Agent. Orders taken for—Sydney Drays, Newcastle Coal, and Malvern (by the track load), Build ing Materials of all kinds. Fencing Wire, Agricultural Implements, English and Ameri can, &c., &c. i MESSRS. POYNTZ & CO., AND, Jjl STATE, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS. Rents and Debts Collected. Money advanced on Freehold Security. 7 Hotels. RAILWAY HOTEL WINSLOW. MR W. HARRIS requests the .public to know that he is back at his old house, and wishes his old friends to know , that they will receive the same good accommodation as formerly. Private Suites of Booms for families. Wines and Beer of the best brands. Good stabling «nd loose boxes, with every attendance. W. KARRIS, ftoninTQ*, lift Millers, &c. SAUNDERS BROS., MILLERS, Grain Merchants, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS. ■ Offices— EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Mills— GREAT SOUTH ROAD. 72 Hit jTOFFAT begs to inform the , IVI inhabitants of Ashburton and surrounding districts that his NEW FLOUR MILL AT WAKANUI HAS COMMENCED WORK, And hopes, by strict attention to busi ness, and turning out a First-class article, to merit a share of public support. Special attention paid to Gristing, and Farmers from a distance can have their Grist ground by return. 31 Insurance. THE LONDON & LANCASHIRE FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Capital —Fully Subscribed, £1,500,000. JpiRE INSURANCES of all kinds taken at lowest rates, special attention being given to Stack, Farm, Building, and other Agricultural Bisks. Applications by letter for insurance will be promptly attended to. The London and Lancashire being purely a Fire Company, the whole of its resources are available to meet Fire claims and this feature will at once commend itself to the public, for the resources of the Company can never be applied to the settlement of Life Claims or Marine Losses, but every penny of its Capital (the whole of which could be called up at any time), together with its reserves, are available for Losses by Fire, and offer a complete guarantee that all engagements will be fully carried out. Claims are met with promptitude and liberality. Agents for Ashburton— SAUNDERS BROS. 6 Business Notice. IN BANKRUPTCY. WEEKS & DIXON have on Sale at their Office, East Street North,- - PROOFS OF DEBT FORMS, FORMS OF AFFIDAVIT. Also, — FORMS OF TO LET and FOR SALE. CHRISTCHURCH AND SUBURBAN DIRECTORY FOR 1879. ON SALE at the “ HERALD ” Office, Saunders Buildings, East-street. Price : Two Shillings and Sixpence. Neatlv Bound jn Cloth. The above Volume contains a lot of valuable information, and should be in the i bands of every Tradeuroan, Timber Merchants. TIMBER! TIMBER!! 300,000 THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND FEET OF SUPERIOR BUILDING TIMBER. ALSO, 20 t OOO TWENTY THOUSAND SAWN TOTARA AND BLACK PINE JjIENCING g TAKES NOW ON SALE AT HAYES’ TIMBER YARDS, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, AT REDUCED PRICES. 12 Brick Manufactory. BRICKS. rpHE UNDERSIGNED havirg COM PLETED oheir KILN at Ashburton, arc prepared to SUPPLY BRICKS, equal tc any made in the Colony, at any Station up or down. Samples to be seen at the Company’» Offices, Ashburton, Rakaia, and V. inslow W. MONTGOMERY & CO [Limited] 32 Saddler. WM. ANDERSON, SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER, Ashburton, HAS always in STOCK a complete assortment of every description of Saddlery, Harness, Whips, Saddlers’ Iron mongery, &c., imported direct from Eng land. Goods to order manufactured on the premises of the best Materials, and at the lowest rates. 11 Cabinetmakers. T. A. GATES, CABINET MAKER, PICTURE FRAME MAKER, AND UNDERTAKER, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, ASHBURTON. 4 SPILLARD’S CABINET MAKING AND UPHOL STERY Manufactory, and Ware house, next to the Union Bank, Tancred street, Ashburton. Sitting Room and Bedroom Tables, Couches, Cheffonniers, Chairs, Chests of Drawers, Washstands, Commodes, Chim ney Glasses, Toilet do., Whatnots, Dress ing Tables, Cradles, Children’s Cots, Bassi nettes, Basket Ware, Bedsteads —double, single, iron, and wood; Mattresses, spring, hair, wool, and flax; Beds, feather, woollen, and cotton-flock; Bolsters and Pillows, do., do.; Carpets, Rugs, Floorcloth ; Mats and Matting Fibre, Cocoa and China; Fenders, Fire Irons and Japanned Ware ; Galvanised Baths and Buckets ; Kitchen Tables ; and English and American Chairs. Blinds —Venetian, Wire Gauze, Common Roller, and Spring ; Curtain Poles, &c. Orders promptly attended to. 13 CABINETMAKING & UPHOLSTERING ESTABLISHMENT, East Street (next Echo Dining Rooms), ASHBURTON. John jM eec h, PRACTICAL CABINETMAKER, UPHOLSTERER, PAPERHANGER, &c. ALL KINDS OF REPAIRS. Furniture Renovated and Repolished, or Exchanged. 10 WANTED KNOWN—That Visiting Cards, plain or mourning, can be obtained printed in various styles, at the “Herald” and “Guardian" pffices, near the Railway Station, General Merchants. GREAT SALE OF THE ASSIGNED ESTATE OF HOOPER, AITKEN & CO. ORR AND CO., HAVING SECURED THE ENTIRE STOCK Of the above Estate, amounting to i os. 4<i., Have decided to give the PUBLIC the advantage of their Purchase by SELLING the whole of the DRAPERY, CLOTHING, BOOTS and SHOES, IRONMONGERY, FURNITURE, CROCKERY & GLASSWARE AT ABOUT HALF THE USUAL PRICE for CASH. SALE OF THE DRAPERY, CLOTHING, BOOTS AND SHOES, AT THE PREMISES LATELY OCCUPIED BY J, H. PASS AND CO. SALE OP THE IRONMONGERY, FURNITURE, CROCKERY & GLASSWARE, AT THE NEW PREMISES OF HOOPER, AITKEN AND CO. BOTH SALES WILL COMMENCE ON SATURDAY, 27th SEPT. ORR AND CO., ASHBURON AND RAKAIA. 10 Chemist. MEDICAL HALL. Established 1874. J. M. c~ MBIIII,0 ‘- DRUGGIST, FAMILY AND DISPENSING CHEMIST, Has always in Stock— SPONGES—Honeycomb and Turkey Toilet TRUSSES—Common Circular, Cole’s, Sal mon and Ody’s, Mocmain, &c. ELASTIC STOCKINGS Knee Caps, Wristlets, and Anklets ; Abdominal Belts in Silk and Thread. FEEDING BOTTLES—Mather’s, Maw’s, Dean’s, Stocker’s, Ayrton and Saun ders’, O’Connell’s. INFANTS’ FOODS—Liebig’s, Hard’s, Neave’s, Ridge’s, Nestle’s. COD LIVER OlLS—Dejongh’s, Lang ton’s, Moller’s, Foxe’s, Southall Bros. PERFUMERY—Piesse and Lubin’s, Rim mel’s, Gosnell’s, Briedenbach’s, Low’s, The Crown Perfumery Company’s HORSE AND CATTLE MEDICINES. HOMCEOPATHIC MEDICINES—Leath and Ross’s daily expected ex “ Wai tangi. TEETH CAREFULLY EXTRACTED. 2 CHAS. NEATE. EH 02 M S m H o MOORE STREET, w » a Q Q I—l 02 H ASHBURTON. G2 General Storekeeper. gTORE. The Oldest Established Business in the County of Ashburton. D. WILLIAMSON AND CO., DRAPERS, GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, TEA, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS. The Best House in Town for MEN’S, BOYS’, AND YOUTHS’ READY-MADE CLOTHING. CELEBRATED BOOT AND SHOE DEPOT. 14 SANDO AND CO., QENERAL STOREKEEPERS, TOBACCONISTS, NEWS AGENTS, &c„ &c., EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Labor Registry Office. 35 Painter, J. R. CHAPMAN, jpAINTER, GLAZIER, PAPER HANGER & SIGNWRITER, Importer of Paperhangings, White Lead, Glass, Ac. The trade supplied at lowert Wholesale Prices. 17 S. COLLINS & SON, jpAINTERS, PAPERHANGERS, SIGN-WRITERS, PLUMBERS, and DECORATORS, Moore-strem Ashburton. Country orders promptly attended to, and the quality of Work and Materials Guaranteed. Public Notices. WANTED KNOWN—That we are now Selling 250 Cream Laid Commercial Envelopes for 25., cash ; 500 ditto, 3s. Gd. cash ; and 1000 ditto, Gs. Gd., for prompt cash only. Weeks & Dixon. WANTED —Servants out of Employ ment to advertise for Situations in the “ Herald "and “Guardian.” Only One Shilling, Cash, for fifteen words. Baker and Confectioner. BREAD ! BREAD ! 1 BREAD ! CONFECTIONERY and BISCUITS. EDWARD TAYLOR begs to inform the inhabitants of Ashburton and the surrounding neighborhood that he has commenced business as Plain and Fancy- Bread and Biscuit Baker, and Confec tioner in Saunders’ New Buildings, and hopes by strict attention to business, and keeping a first-class article, to merit a fair share of public patronage. BREAD—4Ib. LOAF. At the Shop s£d. If Delivered ... ... 6d. Confectionery and Biscuits always in stock. ONE TRIAL SOLICITED. Note the Address— TAYLOR, Bread and Biscuit Baker and Confectioner, EAST STREET, Near the Railway Station. 343 a ~34 Builders. Ashburton steam saw mills SASH AND DOOR MANUFACTORY. G. PARKIN, Proprietor, BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR. Moore Street, Every description of Timber and Budding Materials in Stock and supplied on most reasonable terms. Plans prepared and Estimates Given on tl e shortest notice. 26 Carriers. B. C. SMITH, QENEEAL CARRIER, ETC., Moore Street, Ashburton. 25 TH. BREWER’S Royal Mail COACH , leaves Longfceach for Ashburton (viil Waterton, Ashton, Wheatstone, and Tinwald) daily, at 7 a.m., returning by the same route on arrival of 3 p.m. train from Christchurch. Parcels and orders punctually attended co. T. H. BREWER, 195 Proprietor. ECOOKSON, Wills Street, runs the , MAIL COACH from Ashburton Railway Station to Green Street, Alford Forest, and Mount Somers, every Tuesday, and Friday, returning Wednesday and Saturday at 3 p.m. Business Notices. Advertise. If you want fto sell a Farm, to sell a Horse, to rent a Farm, to buy a Horse, to buy a House, to rent a House, to obtain Board, to sell Groceries, to sell Furniture, to sell I lard ware, to hire a Servant, to borrow Money, If you want -j to sell Dry Goods, , to sell a carriage, to sell Real Estate, to seek a Situation, to obtain a Servant, to engage a Salesman, to sell Millinery Goods, to sell a House or Section, to find a Strayed Animal, to find any one’s Address, to sell a piece of Furniture, to find an owner for Anything, to buy a second-hand Carriage, : to find anyihingyou have Lost, If you want I,to sell Agricultural Implements YOU CAN DO SO, BY MAKING YOUR WANTS KNOWN IN She (SuimUmu OFFICE : SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, East Street. Business Notices. BIBLES, Prayers, and Church Services, i Hymnals for various churches. —H, M JONESj Stationer, Baring Square. For Sale. FOR SALE, T 9 nnr\ ACRES Tussock Land, in *O > OOL/ Lots to suit purcliasers. Yexy Liberal Terms. 74 SAUNDERS BROS. es- FOR SALC 2,000 LBS. Rye-Grass SEED. - Red Clover do. jOOO do. Cow Grass do. 75 SAUNDERS BROS. FOR SALE, SINGLE SEATED BUGGY. DOUBLE do. do. And a quantity of Livery Stable keeper’s effects. 76 SAUNDERS BROS. Amusements.' RACING QLUB. ANNUAL MEETING. WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19TH and 20TH. FIRST DAY. 1. Handicap Hurdle Race of 40 sovs; distance 2 miles, over 8 ’flights' of about 3ft. 6in. hurdles; nomination I sov., acceptance 2 sovs. 2. County Hurdle Race Handicap of 25 sovs. ; over 6 flights of about 3ft. 6 in. hurdles; nomination I sov., acceptance 2 sovs. ; iyi miles. District horses only. 3. Maiden Plate of 2osovsl; distance 1% miles; weight for age ; entrance 2 sovs. ; district horses only, that have never won an advertised race. 4. Ashburton Cup Handicap of 50 sovs., added to a sweepstake af 5 sovs. for acceptors; nomination 2 sovs., acceptance 2 sovs.; 2 miles. 5. Lvdies’ Purse of 25 sovs.; district horses only; welter weights for age ; gentlemen riders, who must be members of the Ash burton Racing Club ; entrance 2 sovs.; 1% miles. ■ 6. Farmers’ Plate of 10 sovs.; for horses the bona fide property of owners residing in the County of Ashburton ; no weight under 12 stone; 1 '/< miles; entrance 1 sov. SECOND DAY. 1. County Steeplechase of 30 sovs.; over about 2 miles of fair hunting country; weight for age; for district horses only; entrance 2 sovs. 2. Racing Club Handicap of 40 sovs.; added to a sweep of 3 sovs. for acceptors; 1 miles ; open ; nomination 2 sovs. 3. Tradesmen’s Handicap of 20 sovs.; district horses only; \% miles; nomina* tion 1 sov.; acceptance I sov. 4. Forced Handicap of 15 sovs.; for all winning horses at this meeting ; entrance 2 sovs.; 1 % miles. 5. Consolation Handicap of 15 sovs.; for beaten horses; nomination 1 sov.; acceptance 1 sov. RULES AND REGULATIONS : Qualification fee, £2 25.; members of the Ashburton Racing Club free. No entry will be received for any of the races except on the condition that all dis putes shall be decided by . the stewards, whose decision in all cases shall be final. County horses shall be held to mean horses the bona fide property of owners residing in the County of Ashburton pre vious to Ist September, 1879. Canterbury Jockey Club rules strictly adhered to unless otherwise specified. No protest will be entertained unless £2 2s. be deposited, which shall be for feited should the protest, in the opinion I of the stewards, prove frivolous. All entries and nominations to be in the hands of the secretary, addressed to the Somerset Hotel, not later than 4 p.m. on October 31st. Weights to appear for first day’s handicaps on Friday. November 14th ; acceptances on Monday, November 17th, in “ Lyttelton Times,” the “Press," and the Ashburton “ Herald,” and for second day’s racing, weights will be declared at 7 p.m. on evening of Novem ber 19 ; acceptances at 9 p.m. same night. Vll entries to be sealed and addressed tc to the secretary, Ashburton, enclosing entrance fees, name and age of horse, ana colors of the rider. Any jockey riding in any other than bit declared colors will be fined one sovereign. JAMES WILKIE, 402 a Hon. Sec. Public Notices OCHOOL. Requisites and Artist Mate rials. H. M. JONES, Stationer, Baring Square. 47 Cricketing Materials -Bat#, Balls, Stumps, Knee Pads, &c., at H. M. JONES’, Statienei, tyifcg Square

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MEMORANDA. AUCTION SALES. This Day. Edmiston Bros, and Gundry—Sections, Houses, &c., at 1.30 p.m. SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE. PORT OP LYTTELTON. ARRIVALS. Oct. 14 Lurline, barque, 761 tons, Adair, from Newcastle. Oct. 15 Arawata, from Melbourne, via South. Oct 15 Jane Douglas, from Kai kouras and Wellington. DEPARTURES. Oct. 14 —Tararua, for Melbourne, via Hobart Town, Dunedin, and the Bluff Oct. 15—Arawata, for Wellington, Pic ton, and Nelson. Oct. 15—Jane Douglas, for Kaikouras and Wellington. STEAMERS LEAVE LYTTELTON AS UNDER. For Wellington— Oreti, To day; Waka tipu, Fiiday, October 17. For Napier astj the North —Wanaka, Saturday, Jet. 18. Passengers by the 8 p.m. train from Christchurch to Port. For Port Chalmers —Wellington, To day. Passengers by the 12.10 p.m. train from Christchurch to Port. Penguin, on Saturday, Oct. 18. For Melbourne, vift Bluff Arawata, Wednesday, October 22, Passengers by the 2.40 p.m. train from Christ church to Port Albion, Tuesday. For Sydney— Wakatipu, Friday, Oct 17. Passengers by 2.40 p.m. train from Christchurch to Port. Rotorua, Monday, 27th. For Horart Town —Albion, Tuesday, October 28. All berths to be secured at the Shipping Office. POST OFFICE NOTICES. Mails at the Ashburton Post Office close as follows: — For Christchurch and North at 10,20 a.m. 4 p.m., and 7.30 p.m., daily. For Chertsey at 10.20 a.m daily. For Rakaia at ia2oa.nl and 4p.nl daily. For Dunedin, Tinwald Winslow, Hinds, Coldstream, Rangitata, Orari, Winchester, and Geraldine, at 10.20 a.m, daily. For Tetnuka. Timaru, and South at 10.20 a.m and 3 p.m daily. For Greenstreet, Ashburton Forks, Mount Somers, and Ashburton Gorge on Tuesdays and Fridays at 10.30 a.m For Ashton, Waterton, and Longbeach, at ,i< p.m. daily. „ , For Wakanui and Seafield, on Mondays and Thursdays, 7.30 p.m. |W. St. G. Douglas, Postmaster. A travelling Post Office having been estab lished on the Southern line of railway, letters bearing a late fee of 2d. may be ppsted at any station in the mail carriage attached to the exprc=s train, and they will be included in the mails made up in transit for offices on the main line and branches. Sydney J. Dick, Chief Postmaster. UNCLAIMED LETTERS. The following letteis from places beyond the colony were received at the Ashburtcn Post Office during the month of August, and remained unclaimed on Ist October, i 079 : — Allinham, J. Charles, Richard Critchley, W. S. Deacon, William Devane, Patrick Fraher, John Criffin, Morgan Maclean (or Maclear) John Kennedy, William Kissane, Michael Larkin, Andrew Morrison, James Moriarty. Michael Quinlan. Maty Ryan, Thomas B. Sharp, Sames Valpy, John N. Vincent, J. Walker, Archibald Woodman, W. D. Young, Lewis P. McAllister, Mrs Black, John Twiss, Michael W. St, G. Douglas, Postmaster. On the first da; A each month a list is ex hibited at each P< t Office in the Colony of the addr*** o ** of all letters received from places be yond the Colony that have remaind unclaimed for one month at such Post Office; and such of these letters as remain unclaimed at the end of a further period of two months are then for warded to the Dead Letter Office, to be return ed unopened to the countries where they origi nated. Unclaimed letters originating in the Colony are not advertised, but at the end of two months are forwarded to the Dead Letter Office, Wellington, there to be opened and re turned to the writers. NOTICE. NEW POSTAL REGULATION. Letters posted within the colony haying the names and addresses of the senders printed on the address side of the envelopes, accompanied by a request that the letters be returned if not claimed within a stated period, will be return ed unopened. Provided, however, such letters fhall have remained in the post office to which they may be addressed, at least ten days. ' r. - ASHBURTON RETAIL LIST. ®k gwskburtmt (Bmmliatt, COUN'J'V AGRICULTURAL & STORTING RT.CORIJKR. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16, i v 79- Allairs in Wellington do not promise well for as ession productive of the legisla tion we had hoped for, and which every candidate, successful and unsuccessful, in the recent election was pledged to pro mote. No sooner had Parliament met than the vote of no-confidence on which the late Ministry went to the country was again passed, but by so narrow a majority that though the party led by the Hon. John Hall is now in power, its best friends cannot bespeak permanent security for its Government, But even if the whirligig of politics were to wheel round with its lucky nick facing the Greyite side, and that side were to be again pitchforked into office to-morrow, he would speak without his book who would say that security lay with them any more than with the Constitutionalists. How much, or rather how little the great measures members were sent to Parliament to pass have to do with the bestowal of their sup port of a Government is now being made manifest by the readiness with which, for a price named, votes can be bought. Some members put themselves up, so to speak, for the highest bidder to buy, and the one that will do most in the way of spending public money in the district re presented by the coveted votes, is the side to which the support is given. Loudly was the log-rolling of the past denounced from every platform some weeks ago, but no sooner have the echoes of the de nunciation died away, and the chance arises to repeat the trickery, than we find the same thing obtaining, and with such effect that, upon the log-rolling pro ficiency of either party depends that party’s future. “ The Great Liberal cause ” was the cry rung out in full mouthed chorus by the supporters of the late Government, and one would have thought that the collective patriotism of the colony had centred in that party. But when it is found that to obtain power they are quite prepared to hypo thecate to the grinding of local axes a large slice of the five million loan about to be raised, so that the sympathies of these localities may be bought, the Grey party cannot complain if another bill of indictment is brought against the sincerity of that much vaunted patriotism which has flowed in honeyed words from the lips of their chief. The political grass hopper, Mr Vincent Pyke, who for a time danced to the music of the Con stitutional pipe, and then went over once again to the “ Great Liberal cause,” was followed by the exceedingly reliable member for Waimea, and there are others who, though knowing and freely admitting the danger of againbringing the old team back to power, are perfectly willing to accord their support to the recently defeated ones if the loaves and fishes are sufficiently plentiful. The re sult of this trading in votes is that before the end of the week we may expect the political wheel to have again revolved with Sir George Grey’s party uppermost at the sticking point. It is patent that the policy enunciated in the Governor’s speech at the opening of the first of this year’s two sessions, and reiterated at the opening of the second, is in no sense whatever the bone of contention between the two parties. The real difference is —how are the five millions to be spent ? Shall we squander the money in small, detached works here and there through out the colony—works that will enhance the value of property in the districts where they have been executed, but will not for many a day, if ever, return a fraction to the public coffers : or shall wc lay the money out in works that will de velop the resources of the colony, and at the same time bring in a return on the money spent. Just as the two parties decide between the two courses above in dicated will their fates be sealed. Which ever will be most lavish to the clamant members, who look upon Parliament as a huge Board of Works, will be the party that will hold the reins. The Hon. John Hall will be no party to laying down the public money at the foot of an unproductive hill, while Sir George’s party, to gain the upper hand, will not hesitate to carry the money to the very summit. These are the real politics of New Zea land, sentimentalise as we may over the wider, higher, and nobler questions dangle! from the hustings. Those higher questions afforded opportunities for a dis play of what, after all, was meaningless oratory, that only served to gloss over the darker groundwork of selfishness of which our whole political fabric seems to be built. We heard accusations made by the Greyite party against the then Opposition that in its ranks were to be found men who had enriched themselves at the ex pense of the colony, men who had mani pulated the land laws for their own aggrandisement, and cared not a straw for the colony’s future if their own were secured. These accusations came with an excellent grace from a party who have shown their exceedingly warm solicitude for the colony’s future in the doings that Major Atkinson’s statement has laid bare. Well may they have rushed a £5,000,000 Loan Bill through the House, and made frantic efforts to have it placed on the London market with all speed. It was high time, when a million of it had already been traded upon, and a deficiency of nearly another million waited to be made apparent to the country to bo met by the budget of the session. If the £5,000,000 loan" is not yet floated, its buoyancy will scarcely be aided by the figures Major Atkinson gives us in his statement of finance. Yet the party under whose guidance we have been brought to this pass have every hope of again coming into power. Just as Mr Macandrew has managed the public works of the colony, dropping a few thousand pounds’ worth here and there, as votes and popularity required to be secured for his Government, so has he done with members of the House who could be caught on the same princi ple, and “consideration,” either for the members themselves or their districts, is now being shown to be the real policy that rules. When Sir Julius Vogel’s Public Works and Immigration policy was inaugurated, lie had in view works that in a reasonable time would he fairly remunerative, and the anticipations of Sir Julius have been fully realised where the principle of his policy has been followed, the exceptions being railways and other works constructed to suit party views, several of which could be easilv instanced, both in the North and Middle "islands. But when the statesman like policy embodied in the Immigration and Public Works Act was abandoned, and a wholesale system of favoritism to par ticular localities was shown, then the object of the Act was frustrated, and the first step was taken to ruin the credit of the country. Cricket Practice. —We would remind the members of the Ashburton County Cricket Club that a practice will be bold at the cricket ground, on the domain, this afternoon, and a full attendance of the selected players is requested. Prac tice by the Borough Club is also held this evening, at their ground, near Mr Bul lock’s grain store. The Rotomahas a. ■ —The Rotomahana bears out as yet her good character for speed. She did the 200 nautical miles between Wellington and Napier in IJJ, hours. The nearest approach to this time made by any other vessel was 10 hours, by the Mongol. Plantation Reserves. —lt is often re marked by travellers on the railway a barren-looking country the district be tween Rakaia and Ashburton is ; and the remark has a modicum of truth in it, a s the land in the immediate vicinity of the railway is still in the native tussock. Although this tract of country is still in an unimproved state, it does not follow that the land is not worth cultivating. The fact is that an area varying from 15 to 40 chains wide on each side of the rail way line has been reserved for plantation and other purposes, and as the Govern ment seem to consider that they are more profitable in their native state than if let to tenants, or devoted to the purpose they were reserved for—plantations—it is probable that they will not get out of the tussock pei’iod for a few generations. It would not be a bad notion if the powers that be would let, say one-half of the land for a term of years in consideration of the tenant planting the other half in forest trees, and attending to them until they had grown to such a size as not to require looking after. Should this course be adopted the present barren waste would be converted into an avenue, through which the railway would run, the climate would be improved, shelter would be gained, and the public revenue would be increased by the rental of what at present is no better than a desert. South Rakaia. —We notice that a meeting is called by Mr C. N. Mackie, Chairman of the South Rakaia Road Board, to be held on Saturday evening, for the purpose of urging upon the Govern ment the necessity of cutting the tunnel to Akaroa harbor. As this work is fully 50 miles away from Rakaia, and that township has direct communication with Port Lyttelton, we must acknowledge our ignorance as to why Rakaia should take the initiative in a work which, so far as we can see, is more a matter for the Akaroa County Council to move in than the Rakaia residents. The New House for the School master. —The house for the master of the district school is completed, and only awaits inspection by the proper official to bo occupied. District Court.— Orders for discharge were granted yes tor day in several bank ruptcies, but the most of the Court’s time was taken up with the hearing of evidence re William Munro. Messrs Harry and HugoFriedlandor wore examined with a view to eliciting answers to ques tions they had refused to reply to before the trustee. Answers wore obtained in evidence given, and his Honor gave the costs of hearing against them, remarking that witnesses were bound to answer as fully before the trustee as before him self. The Proposed Municipal Associa tion. — The “Globe” of Tuesday smiles kindly upon the proposed Munici pal Association, and hopes the circulars of tlie Ashburton Council regarding it will be favorably answered, but it ad vocates an extension of the. Association to the whole colony, and not a limitation to the municipalities within Canterbury. The Hen-Roost Robbery. —To-day the R.M. Court was pretty well filled by the public in the expectation of hearing the case gone into against James Moore, the alleged hen-roost marauder. The prisoner was in attendance, and all his supposed booty —some twenty fowls, pure bred and hybrid, trussed and in feather — was spread out on the floor of the Court. At eleven o’clock, however, the clerk announced that the Court was adjourned till Thursday, and those who had come expecting io hear an interesting case were disappointed. The adjournment hap pened in consequence of the R. M. having been called away on urgent business, and the difficulty of finding the needful two justices to supply his place. Great fears were expressed that the stiffened corpses of the fowls would bo altogether too tender if kept till Thursday, but there was no help for it. Chowoko Railway Tkaixh.—The man ner in which passengers are crowded into railway carriages led to a fracas on the North line a few days ago. A first class carriage had more “insides” than there were scats for and, Mr. Arthur Devory in at tempting to find a seat got to high words with Mr. James Ilnrso and some very uncomplimentary remarks passed, ending in a scuttle and the consignment of Mr. lie very to durance vile for the period of half an hour or so. The merits of die case were gone into before the- magistrate at Kaiapoi yesterday ami adjourned til! Thursday. Tito railway authorities do not study the convenience of their faros as they might do, as the packing of the trains at Ashburton will frequently show. Cricket. —We have been favored with the names of gentlemen appointed by the Match Committee af the Borough Cricket . Club to do battle on their behalf against the County Club on Saturday next, and we are led to believe a close game V* an ticipated. We are also given to stand that the secretary of the Borough Club is in communication with several prominent clubs in other parrs of* the province, with the view of arranging a series of first-class matches for the season. The names of Saturday’s eleven are :—Messrs G. Andrews, A. Andrews, J. Ash wood, D. Amos, \V. Broadbelt, C. Wright, H. Fowler, H. Whitley, J. Lusk, D. Leitch, I'*. Shury. Emergency men—Messrs Graves and Poyntz. 1.0.G.T. —The weekly meeting of the Dawn of Peace Lodge was held on Monday night. There was a very large attendance of members. Five new members were initiated. Two members were reported as sick, and the Sick Committee were notilied to visit them, and other members to hold themselves in readiness to take their proper share of sick attendance-if* necessary. It was resolved to give another entertainment at the Old Men’s Home in three weeks’ time. It was also resolved to institute a Glee Club and Choir, under the supervision of Sisters Hardley and Taylor ; a number of brothers and sisters gave in tboir names as willing to join, and it is hoped that their attendance at practice will be regular, as nothing con- duces to the Order’s well-being like well conducted higlnclass music and harmony. We feel sure that if the above named sisters are properly assisted and supported the Ashburton Lodges will soon boast a very superior Glee Club. After about an hour spent in songs, readings, and recita tions, the Lodge closed in the usual form. The Land Tax. Last Friday, the Colonial Treasurer, in reply to Mr John ston, stated that the land tax might be paid into any Post Office, and that the money would be forwarded to the proper receiving office without any extra cost to the sender. Domestic Helps. —A few days ago, the mistress of a household in Wellington‘in response to an advertisement, received several visits from young ladies anxious to take the situation. One cf 'them, a, great raw-boned girl of eighteen who seemed stupid as well as ungainly, was told that she would not suit. She promptly re joined ; “ Thank yer, mum ; then I’d ask yor for sixpence to take me home as it’ll be a long to walk.” The girl was evi dently smarter than she looked. Another damsel who was employed as a nursegirl at the house of a gentleman we know, point blank declined to make the chil dren’s beds, declaring that she wasn’t en gaged to do housemaid’s work. As may W, be imagined she did not stop long. The New Interpreter. —Mr Gannon, recently appointed Maori interpreter to the House of Representatives, is one of the best Maori scholars to be found in the colony, and the choice seems to have given general satisfaction. • :! Trice ett v. Hanlon. —Since his match with Laycock, Trickett has been suffering from indisposition. He has now recovered,’ aud it is said intends to take immediate steps to bring the friends of Hanlon to book in reference to the challenge which they so loudly threw out some weeks ago. Since its acceptance by more has been heard of the challWie. THE POLITICAL SITUATION. [by telegraph.] (from our own correspondent.) Wellington, Oct. 15. The manner in which Major Atkinson’s statement of finance was received lafit night was, if possible a more serious calamity to the colony than the frightful state of things which the statement' re vealed. Sir George Grey did not question a figure nor any of the facts adduced by the Treasurer, but spoke of the and the hypothecation of the £5‘,000,000 loan as a matter of very little consequence, and one which every one knew before. His supporters who followed, spoke in much the same strain. Mr Wood made a lively speech, taking the ground that ruin was the necessary consequence of Sir Julius Yogel’s borrowing policy. Every effort was made by the Opposition to ob struct business, but they had calculated on a friendly and partial Speaker. In this hope, however, they were deceived, as Mr O’Rorke was strictly impartial in his ruling, and insisted uponbeing obeyed. The Opposition can, of course, talk away time, and from the signs they have already given this will probably be done. - These tatics, however, will probably be useless, as I learn there is every likelihood that the top item on the Thursday’s Order Paper will be the no-confidence motion, that is, after Mr Bryce’s Native Affairs Statement has been made. The division on the no-confidence motion, after Mr M'Oaughan’s desertion will very likely leave Ministers in a minority of four. It came out in last night’s debate that Mr Mac androw has never consulted the Treasurer as to the means available for public works, nor given any notice as to what claims would have to be mot, but has simply car ried on as if means were inexhaustible and entirely at his command. Such is the proposed Premier, who, with Messrs Pyke, Sheehan, and Co. at his elbow, is to take charge of the stranded Govern ment ship next week. Later. In last night’s debate, Mr M'Lean spoke of Mi- Ballance as the member who had sold his master, and those who trusted him, for 30 pieces of silver. Soon after the House met this after noon the adjourned debate on the Qualification of Electors Bill was called, when Mr Sheehan proposed the previous question to prevent the Bill being carried, and the whole afternoon was spent in talking against time, rhe Opposition talk ing to prevent the Bill being passed, or their votes recorded against it, and the Ministerialists to prevent a division, in which it is now believed they are in a minority of foiu-. Nothing very good or bright was said on either side, and Mr Moss was cut short by the 5.30 adjourn ment. The Government will allow the motion to come on for debate as soon as Mr Bryce has made his Native Statement, which is now postponed- until Friday evening. Mr Saunders’ Local Option Bill should come on this evening, and it is possible that both parties may agree to let it do u so. I Thursday, October 16, 1879. 2 THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN S. d. s . d. Butter, inferior to best lb I 1 to I o " Eggs, }f dozen - i Cheese, prime quality, lb o o 8 to to o o o IO Li Bacon, prime smoked, lb o 9 to o lo Hams io cloth, V lb 1 o to o o Flour in bags, tf loolb Oatmeal, v *5® 14 6 6 o to to o o o 4 Lard, tflb - o 9 to WANTED KNOWN—That the cheap est and neatest CARDS may be - had at <.ie “GUARDIAN OFFICE.” O EWING Machines and other Requi- N sites. H. M. JONES, Statwner, Etc., Square. ?»»• Boarding Houses. PRINCE ALBERT PRIVATE HOTEL PJIHE undersigned having opened the Prince Albert Boarding House, in Wills Street, near the Railway Station, under the management of Mr. and Mbs. Lucts, begs to say he is determined to keep GOOD TABLE, and afford Comfortable Accommodation to customers at MODERATE CHARGES. THOMAS CLARK, Proprietor. 333a —27 MR S. ScOTT’S IMPERIAL BOARDING HOUSE, Durham Street South, CHRISTCHURCH. Board and Lodging, 20s. Beds and Meals, Is. each. 509 a Booksellers, Stationers, &c. H. M. J ONES, Baring Square, LAW & COMMERCIAL STATIONER, BOOK AND MUSIC SELLER. Toys, Fancy Goods, Violins, Strings, Concertinas, &c. Magazines, English Papers, & Periodicals, by each Mail. Bookbinding Executed with Despatch. 15 Business Notices. T. CHAMBERS, JgOOT AND SHOEMAKER, East Street, Ashburton. Boots and Shoes of all kinds Sewn or Pegged. Repairs Attended To. 48 FAMILY HOTEL, DURHAM STREET NORTH, CHRISTCHURCH. PARSONS, (Late of the Royal Hotel, Lyttelton.) This Hotel is now Renovated and fitted up as a FIRST CLASS FAMILY HOTEL. 49 FINE Cream-Laid ENVELOPES, No. 6; extra secure shape, ONLY 9s. 6d. per 1000; Soo, Jjs.; 250, 35., NETT CASH. ALSO, — BANK NOTE AND LETTER PAPER WEEKS & DIXON, DIRECT IMPORTERS, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL STATIONERS, ASHBURTON “ HERALD " OFFICE, EATING AND SEED POTATOES. JUST RECEIVED —A few Tons of Good Derwent POTATOES for Sale, Cheap. GEORGE JAMESON, 97 Ashburton. SPORTING. Messrs, saunders & walker have for Sale Two Greyhound Puppies, eight months’ old, by Mr. Chat teris’ Azamah out of owners’ L’Esprit. Azamah (imported) is by Tulloch gorum, out of Cygnet, and won a 43 and 22 day stake in England. L’Esprit (imported) is by Pell Mell out of Scrap, and won the Nelson Gold Cup in 187& She is sister to La Rapide, L’Encore, and other Australian celebri ties. Apply to MR. S. SAUNDERS, Ashburton, or, MR. W. G. WALKER, 98 , Christchurch. NOTICE. IN THE ASSIGNED ESTATE OF SANDO AND OLSEN. PERSONS having Claims on the above Estate are requested to forward same, with proofs, to Messrs Saunders Brothers, Ashburton, not later than 25th instant, after which date no claim will be admitted. A first dividend will be payable at Messrs Saunders Brothers’ offices, on Friday, October 31st. |. SAWDERS, } Tru . te .., 99 —562 a WANTED KNOWN—That Money can be saved by purchasing your Sta tionery and Account Books, for cash, at the “Herald” and “Guardian” Whole sale Stationery Depdt, Saunders’ Build' jngf, new StatW. General Merchants. T. R. HODDER AND Company, GENERAL MERCHANTS, DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, AND STOREKEEPERS, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, (Opposite Railway Station.) NEW SPRING AND SUMMER STOCK JUST RECEIVED. DRAPERY, MILINERY, HATS, CLOTHING, BOOTS, SHOES, &C> J &Ci y ESPECIAL attention has been given to this Department in selecting the NEW STYLES in COSTUMES and DRESS MATERIALS. All the fashionable styles of Ladies Hats and Bonnets (trimmed and un trimmed), Trimmings, Fislius, Mantles, Capes, Ribbons, Hosiery, Gloves, Sunshades, and Underclothing. MILINERY AND DRESSMAKING ON THE PREMISES, By Most Competent Hands. Carpets, Druggetts, Scotch, and Manchester Goods. T. R. HODDER & COMPANY’S CLOTHING & MERCERY DEPART MENT. Boys’ Youths’ and Men’s Summer Suits, Imported and Victorian make. DUST COATS, Alpacca and Silk, HATS, New Felts, Helmets (in Rush, Leg horn, Tweed, and China Peth) SCARFS, Ties, Collars, Gloves, Umbrellas etc., etc. TWEEDS, Scotch, Yorkshire, and Colonial, T. R. HODDER & COMPANY’S BOOT AND SHOE STORE. Childrens’, Boys’, and Girls’ Boots, Shoes, and Slippers, Ladies’ and Gentlemen’s Boots, Shoes, and Slippers, In every variety, Colonial and Imported, from the best houses, and sold at the smallest possible profit. T. R. Hodder & Company GROCERIES, OILMEN’S STORES, AND PROVISION DEPARTMENT. New Season’s Teas, Finest Sugars, Soaps, Candles, &c., &c. T. R. H. & Co. acknow ledge the great success attending their introduction of the the Small Profits and Quick Return Busi ness, and would State it is their intention to continue Selling the Very Best Class of Goods in every department, at the At the Smallest Possible Profit. CASH PRICE LISTS FURNISHED ON APPLICA TION. T. R. Hodder and Company, IRONMONGERY, FURNISHING, AND HARDWARE, Of Every Description, for Building and Furnishing purposes. Produce Bought For Cash, or Taexn in Exchange. ORDERS from ANY PART OF THE PROVINCE, Carefully and promptly attended to. DELIVERY OF GOODS DAILY IN TOWN. T. R. HODDER AND Company, GENERAL MERCHANTS EAST STREET, ASHBURTON | (Opposite the Railway Station.) 133 General Merchants. ORR AND CO., ASHBURTON AND RAKAIA. BANKRUPT ESTATE HOOPER, AITKEN & Co. ORR AND Co., JJAVING Purchased the Whole of the above Stock from the Trustees, will offer it for SALE on SATURDAY, At the Premises Lately occupied by J. H. PASS AND Co. THE GOODS ARE ALL QUITE NEW AND IN SPLENDID CONDI TION, AND WILL BE SOLD AT Less Than Half Price FOR CASH. COME AT ONCE, Secure Bargains COME EARLY, OF AND ON SATURDAY, 27°?- ORR AND CO. IMPORTERS, ASHBURTON AND RAKAIA. Seedsmen. SEALY BROS., Seedsmen and nurserymen. East Street, AH H 1! U KTON . Farm, Garden, raid Flower Seeds and Garden Requisites of every descrip tion at Lowest Rates. Nursery —Moore Street. 43

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DISTRICT COURT. [Before His. Honor Judge Ward.] WEDNESDAY, October lit ■ IK BANKRUPTCY. J ohn*”Broom, Taylor and Lill, and James Daly (for whom Mr O’Reilly ap peared), obtained orders of discharge. Re Jas. Daly, application for certain moneys held by the Bank of New Zealand. Rule nisi granted. Mr O’Reilly for appli cant. Re Samuel Findlay, Thos. and Fred. Laurence. Application for order of payment of costs. Orders granted. Mr Branson for applicants. Re Thomas Dudson. Application for order of discharge. Mr O’Reilly for ap plicant. Application adjourned. Ro Thomas Miles, and Thomas Roun tree. Order of discharge granted. Mr Branson for applicants, instructed by Mr Crisp. Re William Munro. Application for the examinath nof witnesses. Mr O’Reilly conducted the examination. Harry Friedlander, sworn —I am Inspec tor of Health for the Borough of Ashbur ton. On the 18th of April last I took a bill of sale from Munro. I did not see Munro before the bill was executed, but I saw him afterwards. I did not examine the schedule, as my agent in the matter, my brother Hugo, told me what the bill contained. I signed a blank cheque for my brother to pay the amount of considera tion, and he filled it up for £230. I did not know what the amount was, hut I told my brother to deduct his commission in the transaction from it. I usually draw upon my brother when I want money. He always transacts my business. His Honor—How could your agent, who was acting for you only, deduct the commission from the amount. He was not the bankrupt’s agent. Witness—Munro was not a bankrupt at that time. My brother did not promise to indemnify me against loss on this trans action. Mr. O’Reilly to His Honor—Witness declined to answer that question before the trustee. Witness—l produce the account sales of the stock sold under the bill of sale. His Honor —Commission again ! The account sales show commission ! Witness (examination resumed) —I made a demand for the money of Mnnro at the. saleyards in Ashburton before the seizure. X only saw Muhro once, and it was at the saleyards. That was the only occasion I saw Munro in reference to that business. I made no demand except that once. Mr O’Reilly referred to witness's ex amination before the trustee, in which he had stated that he had seen Munro at Tin wald regarding the matter. Witness said that was after the seizure. Continuing—The bill was not registered. After the goods were sold they did not realise the amount of the bill of sale, and I was a loser by the transaction. A reaper and binder was not sold because no offer was made for it. I did not receive the money drawn at the sale. My brother got it —my agent. I bear all the loss. Mr O’Reilly—The witness refused be fore the trustee to say who bore the loss —he or the firm. Witness—The reaper and binder is still at my brother’s place. Could not say what is its value. A pair of harrows was also bdfe unsold. HujPf ’ Friedlander—Munro has been sending his corn Home through me for the last two seasons. I rendered him a copy of the account sales of the wheat sold at Home. He could have seen the original if he had wished, but he never asked me to see it. The account sales for this season had not been rendered as they were not yet to hand. Munro had made so many statements about his grain that it was difficult to remember them all. He had said he had 3000 bushels to sell, then 2000, and so on, and when the quantity for sale actually came up it was only 1500. Witness—l cannot stand this, Mr. O’Reilly. I am very short tempered. His Honor—You must stand it. It is for me to interfere if Mr. O’Reilly goes beyond his duty. Witness —I was advised by my solicitor not to answer. His Honor —Well, he advised you wrongly. Examination resumed — There were two separate transactions in oats, one at 3s. sd. and another at 2s. 4d. The high price was got because the grain was early in the market, but the actual value of the oats was 3s. I have received a letter from Home by the Suez mail stat ing that some of the wheat had been sold. On this wheat I advanced 2s. 9d. per bushel to Munro. I hope there will be a balance still to come. The firm made that advance, not Harry Friedlander who has no interest in the firm whatever. Mr O’Reilly—At the examination the witness declined to say whether Harry was in the firm or not. Witness- There are other two brothers in the firm, but not Hairy. Witness said he had a conversation with a man named Norrish, and with Mrs Munro regarding * the money, but no attempt was made to influence them with Munro to procure his signature to the bill. Told- Munro that as we had the money he had better sign the bill, as we did not know how long we might have the money. Did not tell Mr- Norrish and Mrs Munro we would carry them through for a twelve month. All Munro’s property was not included in the bill of sale. He had the landj under a purchasing clause from Mr Grigg* The amount of the cheque went for Small debts incurred in the current expenses of the farm. Hi« Honor—Did you know that all the man’s available property was included in the bill of sale ? Witness—'As far as he told us, all his live and dead stock was; but the man said he had only a few pounds in money. The security was given to Harry Fried lander for whom I acted. The bill of sale was enforced so soon after execution be cause ; happening to be in town I learned the Stock was to be distrained for rent. That was the only reason. In conversa tion with Mrs Munro, I said signing the bill would save ns from pressing for pay ment of what was already owing.. Two shillings and ninepence was a risky ad vance to give on grain as prices then went. We declined to answer some questions to the trustee because we were so instructed by our solicitor. Mr O’Reilly—The solicitor was not pre sent 1 at the examination. He must have anticipated these questions. . Witness Monro made away with Jiwrfrvi and other articles. Could not fvv' the pic# of the reaper and binder as iojm iw*n could not be made till extras arrived from j merica. | Mr. O’Reilly then said that the credi ts s had instructed the trustee to institute proceedings to set the bill of sale aside, but some of the creditors thought it would be more satisfactory to recover the con sideration owing for the bill of sale, £230. His Honor—Under what section of the Act. Mr. O'Reilly—Under section 111. His Honor —I do not think it lies with me to direct. It must rest with your own judgment, Mr. O’Reilly. You can go for an order nisi. Mr. O’Reilly—Very well, your Honor. Mr O’Reilly applied for costs against the witnesses who had declined to answer before the trustee. His Honor granted costs remarking that witnesses in any bankruptcy exami nation were hound to answer. The Court then rose. ASHBURTON SCHOOL COMMITTEE The usual monthly meeting of the School Committee was held on Tuesday night. Present : Messrs St. Hill (in the chair), Bradley, and Gollins. On the reading of the minutes a ques tion was raised as to the legality of the payment of a sum of £1 4s, the balance due on a treat given to the children last year, and left as a legacy by the late Com mittee, and the expense was eliminated from the minutes, which were then passed. Correspendence was read from the Secretary to the Board of Education, advising the Committee of the payment of the sum of £3l 5s for incidental expenses, and £SB 9s 3d for salaries ; from the same body, stating that the appointment of pupil teachers rested with the Board, and no appointments ought to be made by the Committee ; from the same re application for an infant school, informing the Com mittee that the Inspector would visit the school in the early part of next month, and be expected to report specially on the question, and with respect to the scale of salaries it was intended that the whole organisation of the school would he re viewed when the Board had received the Inspector’s report, and had completed a general scheme for staff and salaries, which was now under consideration, for all schools throughout the district. Replying to an application for drainage of the school grounds, the Secretary to the Board said that the subject would be reported 'upon by the Board’s Architect. Several small accounts were submitted for payment, and payment of the same was authorised to the extent of the funds in hand. The master’s report was read. It showed that the largest attendance on any day was 324 ; the strict average, 264 ; and the working average, 2G9. The report recommended certain necessary repairs, which were referred to the Works Com mittee, with instructions to repair the swings, etc., in the play grounds. The appointment of a care-taker was considered, the duties of the office includ ing the cleaning of the schools and out buildings, cutting hedges, and keeping the gardens in order, besides other duties of a minor nature. These works had cost something over £6O last year. It was resolved that Mrs Thompson be appointed care-taker, at a salary of 10s per week, and have permission to occupy the cottage rent free. Messrs Gollins and Bradley were ap pointed a Visiting Committee for the en suing month, and the meeting terminated. Sensible Natives. —The Clerk read a letter to the House of Representatives on Friday last, from Wi Parata, and other Maoris, protesting against the waste of time that was being caused by the fight that was going on between those members who were trying to get into office. Day of Universal Prayer. —The day of united prayer for Sunday schools throughout the world has been fixed for Monday, the 20th inst. Wakefield the Great. —Mr Wake field, M.H.R., has no reverence for the Member for Akoroa. In a telling speech which he made on Friday, he said he would not “waste powder and shot on such small beer as the hon. member for Akaroa.” The Pastoral Interests. —A Gazette published on October Bth, contains the returns showing the number of sheep de pasturing on runs and farms in the colony. The information is very voluminous but not particularly readable. In the Otago list of sheepowners we remark that there are no less than 83 Mac-Something-or-others, showing that the Scotch element is still dominant there. Mr R. P. Bayly, Chief Inspector, in alluding to the rabbit nuisance mentions that on one run no less than 30 men and (500 dogs were employed in the destruction of the bunnies, and also expresses an opinion that by the time the leases of the tracts expired, they would be valueless, unless some means are devised to check the evil. Our readers, however, are aware that the new means of destroy ing the rabbits has been so successful, it is quite possible that before Mr Bayly s next report is on paper there will be scarcely a pair of bunnies left to connect between the congregation of the slain and the small number of rabbits that “ shots would like to see existent in the colony for the sake of sport. Solidification by Pressure. —A Ger man engineer, M. Sprinz, has been engaged in conducting some interesting experiments on a small scale, on tbo extent to which various powders may be solidified by the action of powerful pressure. For this purpose he made use of a prism of steel, pierced with a hole in the direction of its axis ; this hole was filled with the powdered substance ram med down tightly with a piston, and these were then subjected to a pressure of about 20,000 atmospheres by means of a powerful vice. Under this treatment saltpetre and nitre powders yield perfectly homogeneous transparent blocks, like porcelain, harder, arid more resistant than if they had been obtained by fusion. Sawdust, under similar pressure, yielded a substance considerably harder than the wood it originally formed part of, but the texture of the new material was far from uniform. In the direction of the pressure the blocks exhibited great resisting power, but at right angles to that direction they broke very readily. Lime-dust and the dust of a common grindstone gave no result at all when treated dry, but lime dust that had been slightly damped became so compact and hard that it was almost impossible to remove the blocks jtonnea from PILLOW, THE CHRISTCHURCH HIGHWAYMAN. On Monday, the young man Pillow, ac cused of assault with intent, was committed for trial. The evidence of Mr. H. E. May deacibos the adventure on the road as follows : When about a quarter of a mile from the Riccarton Hotel on the Christchurch side a man rushed from the side walk on the near side to the centre of the road, and held up both hand?, shouting to us to stop. He then seized the horse’s bridle, and the horse was pulled up to a walking pace. The lamps in the buggy weielit, and I observed the man had a mask on. He presented a, lev, Ivor m me, and de manded me in ihdiver up un money, or he would tire. I told him I had no money. He still had hold of the bridle and stood about (3ft. off, and then ho said, “If you have no money, you have a watch. De liver up your watch.” The coachman Har ris then said, “ I have 4s. 6d., if he would take that. ” Harris was off by that time, and behind the buggy. Harris handed the money to Mrs May, who was still seated in the buggy. She said, “ I’ll hand it him ; he’ll surely not shoot a woman.” By this time he had come nearer, and was standing about 2ft. from the front wheel of the buggy. Seeing Mrs May’s hand extended, I was rising to pidl it back, and the man said, “If you move, I will fire. I immediately jumped at him and he fired. This brought me within about two feet of him, and I caught him. The flash of the pistol shone in my face. I experienced a sensation on the neck and shoulders as if the bullet had hit me. Another shot was then fired, Harris rushing to my assistance, while I had hold of him. We immediately had him on the ground. I requested my wife to drive hack to the hotel for assistance, Avliich she did. In a few minutes the trap returned, with Mr. Lewis, of the Riccar ton Hotel, and another man. I requested one to go to the Police Depot, and the other to take my place to secure the man, while I returned to the hotel to see if the shot had really touched mo, and to look after my wife Harris and the other man were left in charge of the prisoner. I got the revolver from the prisoner, and after wards gave it to Detective Benjamin. It was-in the same state as when I took it from the man. The revolver produced is the same. I fancy I heard the pistol click, hut am not quite sure. I did not know who the man was. It was very dark. The overcoat I wore that night I gave to Detective Benjamin. The mark on the shoulder was from the first shot. The undercoat I wore was also marked. I had a small bruise on my shoulder, hut the bullet did not penetrate my clothes. Be fore giving the coat to Detective Benjamin I noticed a scorched mark, which must have been done by the second shot. It was not there previously. I examined the revolver before giving it to Detective Benjamin, and found two chambers dis charged and four loaded with cartridge and ball. I saw at the hotel that the man had on a leather belt. The man was a short man, shorter than myself. The mask was of some black material, with two holes cut for the eyes. It was very similar to the one produced. The man had on a pair of dark blue trousers, made of some cotton material. They appeared to be of navy blue. I saw the prisoner that night at the Riccarton Hotel, and afterwards at the Police Depot in charge of Detective Benjamin, at about eleven o’clock. Detective Benjamin, who searched the prisoner, found this mask (produced) hanging by the strings round his neck. He had this dagger and belt (produced) round his body under his coat. I also found thirteen or fourteen revolver car tridges in his pockets. He had two pair of trousers on, an overcoat and an under coat, and a cap on his head. He had the hat produced in his pocket. At the same sitting of the Court prisoner was committed for trial on another charge of robbing the museum, whence he had stolen sundry daggers, poignards, and spear heads, from the Antiquity room. The “ Diplograph.”— The diplograph is an apparatus invented by M. Recordou for enabling the blind to communicate in writing with each other and with the “ outer world ” with greater ease than is possible under the system at present in use. Hitherto they have been obliged, for this purpose, to have recourse to characters given in relief, generally formed of a certain number of points, not exceeding six, distributed in three lines according to a certain order. Their sense of touch being extremely delicate and acute, the blind rapidly acquire the power of reading and writing by the aid of this system. But seeing people find great dif ficulty in mastering it, and written com munications between them and the blind, which shall be legible by both parties, are consequently rarely feasible. This diffi culty is said to be now overcome by the introduction of the diplograph, an instru ment which simultaneously produces the writing in two different ways, and two distinct leaves of paper—the one impres sion being intelligible to the blind, and the other to the seeing. The apparatus con sists of two discs. bearing the respective signs or characters of the two styles of writing, and either party using the instru ment produces, together with the letters intelligible to himself alone, a verbatim transcript in different characters for the use of his correspondent. Truth is stranger than Fiction.— “Lynx,” in the “Tasmanian Mail,” writes: —Would any one imagine that in these days of usury and keen competi tion for the “ bawbees,” a man would allow a cool thousand to remain in a bank for thirty years or so without mak ing any use of it, and moreover without getting any interest ? Such a case has just come to light in Hobart Town, and curiously enough, too. An old man, whose appearance brtokened anything but affluence, bid for a number of shares at a recent sale, and offered the knight of the hammer his cheque for £BOO in payment. Very doubtfully the paper was presented at the bank upon which it was drawn, when it was explained that the bank had 1 a large sum of money to the credit of the name of the drawer, but, as the depositor had not been heard of for the last twenty seven or eight years, the presentation of the cheque caused no little surprise. En quiries were, however, instituted, and the ! buyer of the shares duly proved his 1 identity, and secured the transfer of the ■ cash. I have not heard whether the i bank has made the simple-minded de * positor a present in return for the > gratuitous use of his savings during so many years/' THE CHIMNEY CORNER OLD STORIES RETOLD. A Slayer of Indians -{cohUhu. d). The fort being now in much danger from Indians, and salt running short, Captain Boone and thirty men undertook to make an armed foray, and bring a supply from the Lower Blue Licks, but when the pack-horses, with salt, had just been despatched to the fort, a party of a hundred and two Indians fell on Boone, and made him their prisoner. Although the British Governor of Detroit offered one hundred pounds for his ransom, the Indians determined that Bonne should become a member of their tribe, and Blackfish, a great chief among the Shawanoes, adopted him as his son. The forms of the ceremony of adop tion are often severe and ludicrous. The hair of the head is plucked out by a tedious and painful operation, leaving a tuft, some three or four inches in diameter, on the crown, for the scalp lock, which is cut and dressed up with ribbons and feathers. The candidate is then taken into the river, and there thoroughly washed and rubbed, “to take all his white blood out.” The cap tive is next taken to the council-house, where the chief makes a speech, in which ho expatiates upon the distinguished honor conferred upon him, and the line of conduct expected of him. His head and face are painted in the most fashionable style, and the ceremony is concluded with a grand feast and smok- Boone bided bis time. His rifle-balls being always counted by the Indians, he contrived to split several bullets, and so laid iq) a store for future use. Finding at Chillicothe four hundred and fifty warriors in their war-paint, prepared to march against the fort, he at once re solved on escape. Secreting some jerked venison, be struck out one morning for his home, and reached it in less than five days, only eating one regular meal during the forced march of one hundred and sixty miles. A few days after, four hundred and forty-four Indians arrived at the fort, with British and French colors flying. Boone’s foi’ce was only between sixty and seventy men. The cows and horses had already been driven inside the walls, and water had been col lected in every available vessel. Duquesne, the commander of the Indians, proposed a parley. Though sus pecting treachery, it was determined, after consultation, to accede to the pro position of Duquesne, and hold a treaty. Nine persons were selected for the hazardous and responsible duty—four of them being Flanders Callaway, Stephen Hancock, William Hancock, and Squire Boone. The parties met on the plot of ground in front of the fort, and at the distance from it of about sixty yards. The terms offered were exceedingly liberal ; too liberal, as Boone and his associates saw, to come from honest intentions. The propositions were, that they should re main unmolested, and retain all their property, only submitting to the British authorities in Canada, and taking the oath of allegiance to the king. At the conclusion, the Indians proposed that on so great an occasion, “ to make the chain of peace more strong and bright,” they should revive an ancient custom, and that two Indians should shake hands each with a white man, and that this should be the token of sincere friendship. Captain Boone and his associates were from the first prepared for treachery. Before they left the fort twenty men were stationed with loaded rifles, so as to com mand a full view of all the proceedings, and ready for the slightest alarm. The parties on the treaty ground had no weapons, and were divested of all outside garments. As they had agreed to hold the treaty, it would have been regarded as a breach of confidence, and a direct insult to refuse the proffered ceremony at the close. When the Indians approached each grasped the hand and arm of their white antagonist. A scuffle ensued, for the Indians at once attempted to drag them off as prisoners. The Kentuckians, however, either knocked down, tripped, or pushed off their antagonists, and fled into the fort. The fire from the vigilant guard at the same time threw the enemy into confusion. Tire Indians then rushed from their camp, and made a vigorous attack on the fort. Squire Boone was wounded, but not severely. The siege lasted from the 7th to the 20th of De cember. The Indians then retreated, having lost thirty-seven killed, while the Kentuckians had only two killed, and four wounded. According to the state ment of Captain Boone, a hundred and twenty-five pounds of musket-balls were picked up round the fold, besides those that penetrated and were made fast in the logs. During the seige, Jemima, the eldest daughter of Boone, afterwards Mrs Cal laway, received a contusion in her hip, from a spent ball, while she was supplying her father with ammunition. While the parley was in progress an unprincipled negro man deserted, and wont over to the Indians, carrying with him a large, far shooting rifle. He crossed the river, as cended a tree on its bank, and so placed himself that he could raise his head, look through a fork of the tree, and fire into the fort. One man had been killed, and another wounded, from that direction, when Captain Boone discovered the negro, by his head peering above the fork. The old hunter fired and the negro was seen to fall. After the Indians had retreated, his body was found ; his forehead was pierced with the ball, fired at the distance of one hundred and seventy yards. The Indians, who burned or carried off their own dead, would not touch his body. In a subsequent fight with Indians the Ken tucky malitia were defeated, and Boone had the agony of having his son killed by his side. After the defeat, when General Clarke, with whom Boone served, was burning some Indian towns, a small party of south ern Indians attacked a small settlement called Crab Orchard. A party of savages approached a single cabin, in which were a woman, her children, and a negro, from whom they expected no resistance. One of the number entered in advance of the rest, thinking without doubt, to secure the whole as prisoners, or, at least, to ob tain their scalps. He seized the negro man, expecting no resistance from the others. In the scuffle b dh fell, when the children shut and bolted the door, and with an axe the mother cut off the Indian’s head. The rest of the Indiana hearing the scuffle rushed at the door which, they found barricaded against them, and as sailed it with their tomahawks. But the mother seized an old rusty gun, without a lock, which lay in a corner, and put it through a crevice in the logs, which so alarmed them that they left the place. In 1783, Kentucky became more settled, and the town of Danville was founded. At a short distance from his cabin, Boone had raised a small patch of tobacco for the use of his neighbors, for lie himself never smoked. As a shelter for curing it, he had built an enclosure of rails a dozen feet in height, and covered with cane and grass. Stalks of tobacco are usually split and strung on sticks about four feet in length. The ends of these are laid on poles, placed across the tobacco-house, and in tiers, one above the other to the roof. Booiie had fixed his temporary shelter in such a manner as to have three tiers. He had covered the lower tier, and the tobacco had become dry, when he en tered the shelter for the purpose of re moving the sticks to the upper tier, preparatory to getting in the remainder of the crop. He had hoisted up the sticks from the lower to the second tier, and I was standing on the poles that supported it, while raising the sticks to the upper tier, when four stout Indians, with guns, entered the low door and called him by name. “ Now, Boone, we got you,., You no get away more. Wo carry you otf to Chillicothe this time. You no cheat us any more.” Boone looked down upon their upturned faces, saw their loaded guns pointed at his breast, and recognising some of his old friends, the Shawanoes, who had for merly made him prisoner near the Blue Licks, coolly and pleasantly responded, “ Ah, old friends, glad to see you !” Perceiving that they manifested impa tience to llave him come down, he told them that he was quite willing to go with them, and only begged they would wait where they were, and watch him closely, until he could finish removing his tobacco. While parleying with them, in quiring after old acquaintances, and proposing to give them his tobacco when cured, he diverted their attention from his purpose, until he had collected to gether a number of sticks of dry tobacco, and so turned them as to fall between the poles directly in their faces. At the same instant he jumped upon them with as much of the dry tobacco as he could gather in his arms, filling their mouths and eyes with its pungent dust, and blind ing and disabling them from following him, rushed out and hastened to his cabin, where he had the means of de fence. Notwithstanding the narrow es cape, he could not resist the temptation after retreating some fifteen or twenty yards, to look round and see the success of his achievement. The Indians, blinded and nearly suffocated, were stretching out their hands and feeling about in different directions, calling him by name, cursing him for a rogue and themselves for fools. The old hunter, when telling this story, used to imitate their gestures and tones of voice with great glee. Boone next removed to the Kenhawa, in Virginia, and from there, seeking more elbow-room, he pushed on to the Femme Osage settlement, in the district of St. Charles, about forty-five miles west of St. Louis. There he received a grant of ten thousand arpents of choice land on the north side of the Missouri, and became commandant of a district. Even in old age he continued his hunting expeditions in search of deer and beaver, and ventured with only a negro boy in the wildest parts of the Osage territory. On one occasion, soon after preparing his camp and lay ing in his supplies for the winter, he was taken sick and lay a long time in camp. The horses were hobbled out on the range. After a period of stormy weather, there came a pleasant and delightful day, and Boone felt able to walk out. With his staff, for he was quite feeble, he took the boy to the summit of a small eminence, and marked out the ground in shape of a grave. He instructed the boy, in case of his decease, to wash and lay his body straight, wrapped up in one of the clean est blankets. He was then to construct a kind of shovel, and with that instrument and the hatchet to dig a grave exactly as he had marked it out. He was then to drag the body to the place, and put it in the°grave, which he was directed to cover up, placing posts at the head and foot. Poles were to be placed around and over the surface; the trees to be marked, so that the place could be easily found by his friends ; the horses were to be caught, the blankets and skins gathered up, and he gave some special instructions about his old rifle, and various messages to the family. All these directions were given, as the boy, afterwards declared, with entire calmness. But the old man soon recovered, broke up his camp, and re turned homewards without the usual spoils of a winter’s hunt. At the ;\go of fourscore, and without a rood of land, the old hunter petitioned Congress for a confirmation of the Spanish grants. The lonely fort he had once built was now surrounded by four hundred thousand souls, yet he had to crave a little earth for charity. In March, 1813, Boone lost his wife at the age of seventy-six, and in 1820 the old pioneer expired in the eighty-sixth year of his age. For years before exaggerated stories about Boone had been circulated by the American press, one especially, the wildest of the set, had gained wide credence. A traveller from Ohillicothe, Ohio, visited the Missouri territory, in the summer of 1818. On his return, an editor of a weekly paper in that town questioned this gentleman for news from Missouri, this territory being then a frontier in the Far West. In a waggish humor, the tra veller replied, “I do not recollect any thing new or strange, except one event that occurred while I was in the territory. The celebrated hunter, Daniel Boone, died in a very singular manner while I was there.” The story, given by the narrator was, that the old pioneer had encamped at a salt lick, watching the deer, as customary ; the morning he was found dead, lying on his breast, with his rifle to his shoulder, and the eyeball glazed in death, as though he was taking sight, or, as a hunter would say, “ drawing a bead” upon a deer. The Missouri Gazette noticed the fiction and contradicted the story ; but truth always lags behind falsehood. A few weeks after this story had obtained currency, a friend told the old pioneer the tale which the news papers had made about him. With his I customary pleasant' smile, Boone said, “1 would not believe that tale if I told it myself. I have not watched a deer’s lick for ten years. My eyesight is too 1 toy gone tp fcwt." The Reverend John M. Peak, who has written an excellent biography of Daniel Boone, has described a visit he paid to the old Leatherstocking. In boyhood he had read of Daniel Boone, the pioneer of Ken tuck}', the celebrated hunter and Indian fighter ; and imagination had pourtrayed a rough, tierce-looking, uncouth specimen of humanity. But in every respect the re verse appeared. Boone’s high, b )ld fore head was slightly bald, and his silvered locks were combed smooth; his counte nance was ruddy and fair, and exhibited the simplicity of a child. His voice was soft and melodious, and a smile frequently played over his features in conversation. His clothing was the coarse, plain manu facture of the family; but everything about him denoted that kind of comfort which was congenial to his habits and feelings, and evinced a happy old age. His room was part of a range of log-cabins, kept in order by his affectionate daughter and grand-daughters. The Reverend James C. Welch has sketched Boone at the age of eighty-three. “ I gazed,” he says, “at the old colonel with no ordinary interest, having heard my parents in Kentucky speak .of him with admiration from the time of my earliest recollection. Ho was rather low of stature, broad shoulders, high cheek-bones, very mild countenance, fair complexion, soft and mild in his habits and manners, having but little to say unless spoken to, amiable and kind in his feelin s, very fond of retirement, of great self possession, and of indomitable perseverance. He never made a profession of religion, and yet he was what would be called by the world a very moral man. He listened to the preaching with apparent interest. I asked the old colonel about the tales I had heard of his digging a largo hole in the hill-side, near the Kentucky river, as a habitation for himself and family, and calling it Boonesburrow. ‘Oh 1 sir,’ said the colonel, ‘I dug no hole in any hill; I built my cabin and stockaded it round as a defence from the Indians, as all new comers were in the habit of doing. That was all I did. ’ ” To the end of his life Boone lived in a log-cabin, and his trusty rifle was the most valued chattel he left behind him. His last words were prophetic of the great nation to which he belonged : ‘ ‘ Too crowded, too crowded ; more elbow-room. ” In the rotunda of the Capitol at Wash ington, over the door of the chamber of the House of Representatives, there is a relievo representing Boone in deadly grapple with an Indian, while another lies trampled under his feet. The redskin is raising his tomahawk, but Boone’s heavy hunting knife is already at his heart. This is founded on a fictitious adventure, but it serves at least to preserve the memory of a brave man. Earthquaky Weather. —lt is a general belief that earthquakes occur only in close, murky weather. In the following account of the one which took place on Wednesday w'eek, taken from a North Island paper, something will be found to shake the belief :—At 3.14 on Wednesday morning one of the severest shocks of earthquake felt for many yearn was ex perienced at Foxton. The direction was from north to south. The quake was preceded by the usual rumble, which was instantly followed by a severe shock ; scarcely had this ceased when it was suc ceeded by a much heavier one, lasting about five seconds, a third winding up the performance. A phenomenon that usually accompanies an earthquake fol lowed—namely, the crowing of the roosters throughout the township. One or two country residents informed us (Manawatu Herald) that the same thing was noticed to a marked degree in the bush, the pheasants and other birds making loud noises. Although no chim neys were thrown down, nor other damage done, residents generally speak of the shock of Wednesday as the severest felt for many years past. The common im pression that earthquakes are felt during close, murky weather, was proved incor rect on Wednesday, the sky being ex tremely clear and the air bitterly cold. We have felt them (adds the Herald) in all weathers. We remember a most severe shock at Poverty Bay some five years ago, while a heavy storm was raging. A Bankers’ Battle. —The “Rock” gives the following anecdote, in which the two greatest (pecuniary) potentates of the age were concerned, on what it regards as' good authority “At the time of the last great commercial crisis, when the money market was just beginning to show signs of tightness, Messrs Rothschild lodged a large sum (£300,000, we believe) in Lord Overstone’a Bank (then Jones, Lloyd, and C 0..) This seemed so strange a procedure that it aroused the noble lord’s suspicions, and he bid his cashier put the money away in a parcel by itself and await further orders, which was done accordingly. Meanwhile money grew more and more in demand, and just as the pressure was at its height Messrs Rothschild drewa cheque for the £300,000, hoping,, no doubt, thereby to embarrass their puissant rival. So far from that, Lord Overstono had the exquisite satis faction of returning the parcel of money precisely in the state in which he had received it some months before. It was such a bagatelle that he had not even cared to make use of it.” Lamp-Black. —The large quantities of lamp-black employed in the manufacture of printers’ ink and of black and grey pigments, are invariably obtained in Europe by the combustion of resins, pitches, and tars. Burned in a limited supply of air, insufficient to transform them entirely into gaseous products, these substances throw out a dense carbonaceous smoke, which is collected on coarse cloths, and thence removed for use. As thus prepared, lamp-black always retains a certain proportion of liquid hydro-carbons, which give it a greasy feel to the touch, and a brownish rather than deep black tint.. Professor Mallet draws attention to a new process of manufacture intro duced by him in the United States, which furnishes a produce far superior in quality to that obtained by the usual method. He makes use of the natural gas mines occurring in the Ohio district, and by burning oft - the gas night and day, at 1800 jets connected with a suitable apparatus, produces lamp-black at the rate of 32,090,0001 b. a year. On analysis this product proves to be of a perfectly black tint, and to contain no oily matter, while on combustion it leaves only a slight trace of ash composed of the oxides of iron and copper. It is, in fact, almost absolutely pure carbon in a state of extremely fine i divipinn, THE YOUNG MAN OF THE PERIOD. The “ Hawkeye ” gives this good advice to the young man of the period : Remem ber, son, that the world is older than you are, by several years ; that for thousands of years it has been so full of smarter and better young men than yourself, that their feet stuck out of the dormer windows ; that when tliey died the old world went whirling on, and notone man in the ten million went to the funeral or even heard of the de h. Be as smart as you can of course. Know as much as you can with out blowing the packing out of your cylin der haeds ; shed the light of your wisdom abroad in the world, but don’t dazzle people with it. And don’t imagine a tiling is simple because you say it is. Don’t be sorry for your father because he knows so much loss than you do ; remem ber tlie reply of Dr. Waylaud to the students of Brown University who said it was an easy enough thing to make pro verbs such as Solomon wrote : “ Make a few,” tersely replied the old man. And we never heard that the young men made any. Not more than two or three any how. The world has great need of young men, but no greater need than the young men have of it. Your clothes fit you bet ter than your father’s fit him ; they cost more money, they are more stylish, your moustache is neater, the cut of your hair is better, and you are prettier, oh, far prettier than “pa.” But. young man, the old gentleman gets the biggest salary, and his homely, scrambling signature on the business end of a cheque will drain more money out of the bank in five minutes, than you could get out of a ream of paper and copperplate signature in six months. Young men are useful, son, and tliey are ornamental, and we all love them, and we couldn’t engineer a picnic success fully without them. But they are no novelties, son. Oh, no, nothing of the kind. They have been here before. Don’t be so modest as to shut yourself clear out, but don’t be so fresh that you will have to be put away in the cool to keep from spoiling. Don’t be afraid that your merit will not be discovered. People all over the world are hunting for you, and if you are worth finding, they will find you. Strength of Parties. —The “ Post ” thus analyses the strength of parties in the House : The division on Friday night cannot be regarded as a conclusive indica tion of the present relative strength of political parties. On the, proposed ad journment of the second reading of the Triennial Parliaments Bill the Ministry were beaten by two votes, the respective numbers being 38 to 36, which 5 pairs would increase to an actual combative strenth of 43 to 41. But two members of the Ministerial party were absent unpaired, therefore the real numbers would appear to be 43 and 43—a “ tie.” It is possible, however, that this conclusion may prove illusive. For instance, Mr Allright, in voting with Ministers on this particular question, hinted that ho probably would be found in the other lobby when the division on Mr Macandrew’s no-confidence motion took place. If so, that would alter the numbers by two, reducing the Ministeral strength to 42 and increasing that of the Opposition to 44. But, on the other hand, it is alleged that Mr Shep hard is absolutely pledged not to support Mr Macandrew, which, if true, restores the balance of power. The two members who have seceded from Mr Hall’s party and joined the other side are Mr Vincent Pyke and Mr Downie Stewart, both, if rumor tell truth, disappointed aspirants to office in the Hall Ministry. If, as seems probable, the division of Mr Macandrew’a motion gives a majority of only one or two to either side, there seems every reason to anticipate further secessions of discontented members from which ever side may happen to win. In that case a protracted deadlock may be imminent, but is to be hoped that the good sense of the majority of members will enable this dan ger to be averted. “ The Laborer is Worthy, &c.”— Dr Talmage, the well known American preacher, is in England “ starring it,” as the theatricals say. He obtains £IOO a night, so says his “agent,” in reply to a request from , a small town anxious to hear the Brooklyn sensationalist. He writes : “ I have upwards of one thousand letters, all wanting Dr Talmage to lecture to then., Some contain fabulous oilers. Now there is but one way of getting the doctor. If your society can afford to pay what larger places offer I may be able to drop out a larger place and give you a date in July. The lowest terms I care to take are £IOO. I know it is a big price, but Dr Talmage is a big man.” A Jettisoned Rower. — A somewhat novel rowing match between men of the German ship Bismarck and men of H.M.S. Wolverine, in cutters, is reported by the “ Sydney Mail. ” The contest excited a considerable amount of interest. The cutter of the Wolverine was manned by a crew of 10, including Mr Banyard, the coxswain ; while the Bismarck was repre presented by a crew of 12. The race was for £24, and the course was from" Farm Cove, around the City of Sydney (lying in Lavender Bay), around Piachgut, back and around the City of Sydney again, and back to Farm Cove. The boats got away well together, but unfortunately one of the Wolverine’s crew, namey Henry Tuffnell, snapped his oar at the start, and as there were no spare oars in the boat, and he could render his shipmates no help, in that spirit which has often characterised a British man-o’-war’s man, he determined that he would be no obstruction to them, and at once jumped overboard, thus leaving a crew of only nine British seamen against the doaen Germans. Notwithstanding this disad vantage, however, the Wolverine’s cutter went ahead, gradually gaining on her competitors from the start, and coming in a winner by about 12 lengths. The plucky fellow who jumped overboard from the Wolverine’s cutter was picked up by a waterman’s boat. Holloway’s Pills. —A certain cure fo- Headaches, Bile, ,Loss of Appetite, and Low ness of Spirit.—These Pills can be taken with out clanger from wet or cold, and require no interruption from business or pleasure. They act mildly on the bowels, strengthen the slomrch, and promote a healthy action of the liver, whereby they purify the blood, cleanse tiie skin, brace the nerves, and invigorate the whole system. They effect a truly wonderful change bn a debilitated con titu ion, ns they create a healthy appetite, correct indigestion, remo e hi'e, giddm- ss, headache, und palpita tion of the heart. Plain drectiont for the u e of this medicine, at once so quid and elftcaifious, THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN Thursday, October i 6, 1879.]

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THE FARMER. notes from seafield. FROM AN OCCASIONAL CORRESPONDENT. I promised in my last to remark on the crop, and extent of land under it, on the farms by the Wakanui Creek, in which direction my journey has lain. I passed by the block of land formerly in the oc cupation of Mr Thomas Reid, but I was sorry to see that nothing had been done ■with it since the former owner left. How ever, the stubble was looking remarkably well, and generally there was plenty of good keep on the land. On the Seaview Estate Messrs Saunders have a fine lot of wheat well in, and presenting a hopeful appearance. I called at IVtessrs Proctor Brothers on the way. They have about 200 acres of crop in, with every ap pearance of a hearty result at harvest time, and to the left of the traveller, Mr B. Ede, in the same locality, has some fine promising looking barley and oats. ]Vfr Jameson’s cereals are also coming on very well, and he has a fair lot of young cattle revelling in excellent grass. A tine flock of cross-bred sheep, I was glad to observe, shared his attention with the cattle, and showed he knew what he was about in running a farm. Juat hero, too, gorse fences give evidence of attention in their thriving looks and luxuriant blos som. Further on the farm of Mr J. "Wright meets you. He has a fine lot of wheat, barley, and oats in, and one of his buildings is a stable of the old country type. He has quick fence, too—one of the very few in the district—and I was to see that it was bidding very lair indeed. Mr Wright is happy in the possession of paddocks deep in luxuriant grass. Take the crops all round just Sere, the prospect is very bright indeed, and X was forcibly reminded of one of the fattest districts in Cheshire by the old English appearance of the paddocks, which look so green and hearty. It vould serve no purpose to run over the list of industrious, hard working farmers who are settle d around, but it is gratify ing, indeed, to see that as far as_ the season has yet gone, they have a lively hope that harvest will not disappoint their trust in a fair reward for their pains and toil I id and saw our friend Mr J. W. Leadley, with whom I had a little chat His crops are doing very well, only a little late. He has gone in this year for ploughing in his seed, and the result is a promising crop, well rooted against the ravages of the wind. His paddocks, too, are of the healthiest, and Ms cot of fine pigeons give quite an old country look to the farm. Just op posite Mr Leadley is Mr Inues, who has erected a substantial stable. His crops, too, are looking welL The next farm arrived at is Mr Stewart’s, and opposite is Mr Thomas Walsh. Both these farms are splendid loWt, and the crops show that the owners l are good farmers; they suffered here tlbe winter from floods, and I near the Road Board is going to cut a large drain to relieve them. On the Wakanui Terrace is Mr John Corbett, who a large farm here, and a splendid lot of cattle. His crops ought to be very heavy this year, as some of the land was a part of | the English grass paddocks of the old homestead. Higher up the creek Messrs. Sandrey and Blackler occupy about 1100 acres. They have the and the large trees and well grown garden make it look like quite Homely; in fact, it is the oldest place in this part of Ashburton. There is a very large'wool-shed on the farm, and a lot of ouftmldings. The gorse hedges here are very good, and well kept. There is a very large area in crop, and it ought to be very heavy, as the hind is some of the best in the district T , On reaching the Wakanui Creek, I find I am in the township laid out some two years ago by Mr G. H. Moore. There is a newly formed road through it, but there is at present no evidences of houses or population. It was contemplated, I believe, to remove the school from its present site about 1J miles nearer town to this place, but the majority of the resi dents in the district were against it, so the Wakanui township is as yet only known to fama by the lithographic maps in the land agents’ offices. On reaching the top of the terrace, 1 found that I was among some very good land, the crops bidding well for harvest. Mr Meredith Wilson s farm here looks well, and his improve ments are of a very substantial nature. The clay land about this neighborhood has given the farmers an opportunity of using dug sods in place of ploughed ones for their fences, and they have a very tidy and substantial look about them. The road from here to the school is one of the best in the district. The school u situated a comer convenient to the large population in the neighborhood. The master, Mr Ginney informed me that he had his hands full, having an average at tendance of 50 pupils, he had made appli cation for an assistant mistress, and he believed that one would be granted. Mr James Brown’s crops look remarkably well, and the land shows evidence of good farming. Mr Edwin Thomas has a nice block of heavy land close to the school, and the crops are very forward, his garden is very well stocked, he bos a large col lection of farming implements, and gear about the place. I noticed some some very superior draught horses here, and a draught colt which took u prize at the show last year is a very powerful, well built animal, and would not disgrace himself in any show. Turning my horse in the direction of Seafield, I pass the forms of Mr S. Christie on my right and Mr D. Buttterick on my left. The latter gentleman is farming a large acreage this year, and his crops promise well. Mr Henry Beckett has a nice block of land higher up the creek, and Messrs Cass and others have succeeded in getting nearly all their land under the plough, Mr P. Cass, nearer the sea has hit on a very fwir piece of ground, and the crop has a good show, I find that Mr Wellbron is now busily engaged in fencing the block of land now in Russoct north of Mr Butterick’s. This block, though a trifle stony on top, has a very fair sub-soil, he intends breaking it up ready for crop next year. Mr Connor has a very fine crop, which speaks well for the soil in this part of Seafield. Mr Dodson has a farm here of 300 acres In crop, 100 acres in wheat, . looking very well; and I hope he will have s a good harvest. I then travelled on to the Poplars farm, the property of Mr E. Oollison, he Juts a fine lot of wheat, a fair | looking field of oats, and ywy good milch cows in good condition, and an English grass paddock with a good sward upon it. After having a drink of milk, I turned homewards thinking of what I had seen, and I made my mind up that things were not so bad after all, and will be much better if Providence will smile on us in harvest time. In my next letter, I intend informing you of the state of the crops in North Seafield and Cambridge. I can say that the crops as a whole look remarkably well. Stock and Crop. Our Seafield correspondent—a practical fanner of extensive English and colonial experience—has more than once drawn our attention to farms on which stock feeding is combined with grain culture. He has pointed out with considerable en thusiasm, the wisdom of this combination, and we are so thoroughly convinced our selves of its expediency, that we take this opportunity of drawing the attention of our agricultural friends to the matter. In a district like ours, where the land is occu pied by small capitalists, to whom an Immediate return is a paramount considera tion, the grave mistake of exhausting the soil’s fertility by successive grain crops to obtain this desideratum, is too frequently committed. Large crops may be har vested for a few years, and large sums realised by these operations, hut if no attention is bestowed on the recuperation of the productive forces, the land will be come so greatly impoverished and reduced in value, that this course of farming is actually unprofitable. Grain growing does not exhaust the soil, provided the ingredients absorbed by the plants are returned in some form, but if the plants are removed—as is the case in grain crops— the land is, of course, impoverished to the extent of the elements of plant food con sumed by such plants from the earth. Some small return is made by the roots and stubble left to decay, but the straw and grain being carried away, the soil’s fertility rapidly deteriorates if nothing is done in a contrary direction. With this in view it becomes necessary for the pro vident farmer to find some means of re plenishing his supply of plant food, and science and experience have long indicated that this is best done by stock feeding on the land previously employed in grain cul ture. Grain draws on the soil for nitro gen, phosphates, and potash, while the other requisites in its composition are absorbed from the air. Growing animals, i.e., young stock, require from the soil for bone and muscle formation the same ele ments in smaller quantities as cereals, but matured stock return all these pro perties in the shape of manure to the soil, and retain only the carbonaceous matters for fatty tissues, respiration, etc., so that a full grown fattening animal, when sold carries away none of the ingredients most useful as manure. In practice this fact is illustrated by the exceptional fertility of dairy farms on which butter making is conducted. From such farms the car bonaceous matter only is removed in the way of produce, and the land instead of becoming sterile is constantly increasing in productiveness. With growing stock, the land will not recover its strength qnite as rapidly, but the same result is attained in the end, and all who hope to farm profitably must recognise the neces sity of combining stock feeding with grain culture. Farmers and Fanning. We farmers get a great deal of good advice. We are glad so many are in terested in our welfare. Farming would seem to be the natural employment of mankind, and those who are unable, or unwilling, to gain a living and supply their own wants by cultivating the soil, are very willing to tell others how to do it. But they often those who are least able to give advice, are the most profuse with their counsels. There is not much wisdom in their reproofs, nor do they always fall on obedient ears. If those who walk with wise men become wise, then it is very essential that we receive our instruction from men wiser than ourselves. If we are to learn industry from the bees, and the ants, there can be nothing degrading in learning something from the humblest of mankind. But no teacher can impart knowledge to his pupils, if he is not much more intelligent than they. It will be con ceded that farmers are the most numerous, and most useful, and the most industrious of all classes. And we think it can be proven that they are not only the most honest, but decidedly the best business men in the commonwealth. We are told we work too much and think too little, that we have not the accuracy and energy of business men, that we ought to open a debtor and creditor side with every field on our farm, and know what every bushel of wheat and every animal costs us. This is all very well in theory, we know some thing about books and prompt payments, and what we are doing. We want to look at the results, the facts and figures, to ascertain who are the safest and most reliable men in the community. It has often been stated that ninety per cent, of our merchants or business men fail, some time during their career, to meet their obligations. We estimate that ninety per cent, of our every day farmers never fail to pay their honest debts, never defraud th#ir creditors, nor take advantage of the bankrupt law. If this is a correct esti mate, then young people when they go into business may expect there are nine chances in ten they will fail in business and defraud their creditors. And if they begin life on a farm with industrious habits, and a good moral character, there are nine chances in ten they will not fail to pay their honest debts, produce more than they consume, and add to their own and the aggregate wealth of the com munity. , . We are tolc' farming is a slow business. "Very few get rich ; there are no million aires holding the plough. We can plough very well without them. The greatest good to the greatest number is not brought about by concentrating wealth, but by diffusing it. Are not a million of honest men, who produce more than they con sume, and never let their dates go to pro test, a million times more valuable to society than one millionaire who only gathers up the wealth that better men than himself produced, by some reckless expenditure or fortunate speculation 1 We do not write in a boastful spirit, for a good many of us farmers are in humble life, and have had a fair square battle with poverty and privation. But we provide honestly for those of our own house, and do nut like to see so many leaving the farm, and becoming discon tented because a few men get very rich in business. Has there been so much progress and improvement of late that the young of the present generation are too good and great to live on a farm 1 The hills and dales, the green fields, and the blue sky, never tainted any pure heart or dwarfed any master mind. It is not gold and debentures, but a pure and honest life that constitutes a first-class man. When men become rich by ex changing one thing or another, there is nothing added to the comfort of humanity. It is a pity when a few absorb the wealth of a great many. Fanners produce by lawful industry the wealth that brings peace and plenty to themselves and associates ; they do not rise on another’s ruins. Wealth of heart and moral worth are far better and more enduring than material riches. If we can leave a good name and a stainless reputation when we have done with all things that are of the earth, earthly, it will be of comparatively little importance whether we have twenty pounds or twenty thousand. Wheat Cultivation. FROM THE “RURAL AUSTRALIAN.” Why should not wheat bo cultivated as we cultivate the garden pea or cabbage ? The splendid results achieved by Hallet, Mold, and others with pedigree and stud wheats, with garden culture, surely justi fies the theory that wheat can be im proved in the same way as other plants, by special culture. It is nonsense to say that it would not pay. Why does cabbage, or potato, or any other culture pay I Let the farmers tiy to grow any of the garden crops as he does wheat, and see how they would pay him. So it is with the improved varieties of all plants, they will all degenerate if they don’t get as good treatment as that which produced them, or at least helped to do so. In our opinion wheat should be planted at the same distance apart as cabbage ; not, perhaps, ordinary wheat, any more than some of the poor sorts of cabbage. But in the case of Mold’s or any similar wheat they ought to be a foot, at least, apart each way. We suppose most of our readers have seen a bed sown with cabbage seed, for the purpose of raising plants for planting out, let stand for many months. What miser able objects they appear beside one taken from the same bed a few months before and properly cultivated 1 It is just the same with wheat. We sow the wheat just as thickly as we sow the cabbage seed, and the same result follows. Let the wheat be cultured in the same reason able way as cabbage, and in a few years’ time we may have ears and grains a dozen times the size of any yet seen. Insect-Eating Plants. Mr Francis Darwin has recently added some important facts to our knowledge of these plants. It has long been surmised that those plants which catch and kill insects in various ways depend upon such food for their healthy growth, but direct proof of this has heretofore been wanting. Mr Darwin instituted a series of experi ments to decide the question, as follows : —2OO plants of Drosera rotundifolia were cultivated in soup-plates filled with moss ; each plate was divided into two parts by a low wooden partition and covered with gauze to exclude insects. On one side of each plate the plants were fed with small pieces of roasted meat, placed upon the leaves every few days, while those on the other side were not allowed any such food. In the course of a month the effect of the meat diet was evident in the brighter color of the leaves, and when the experi ment was ended it was found that the plant had received such nourishment from the animal food. While there was a decided gain in every way, the greatest advantage was found by comparing the seeds produced by the different plants. The ratio between the weight of the seeds from those without animal food and those with it was as 100 to 379.7. Hen Lice. When a hen wants to sit, make a new nest with clean straw or hay, sprinkle it with a little dusted carbolic acid, Persian insect powder, or common flour sulphur. When such precaution is not taken, hens are often literally driven from the nests by lice, and the eggs are lost, to the chagrin, and sometimes to the perplexity, of the owner, who does not know what is the matter. Hen lice art not very big, but they are influential, and should -be systematically interviewed when a poultry keeper is desirous of success. No water fowl is troubled with lice, if it has plenty of water to swim and bathe in. Stall-Feeding. Soiling, or stall-feeding, is not a new idea. Previous to 1836 Lord Egremont, in Sussex, used to have his milch cows tied up during the greater part of the year. He maintained that one-third of the food was saved, that the cows were fed with one-fourth part of the usual trouble, and that more dung was made. Comparing even the system of yard feeding with the fattening installs, Mr Elhnan, of Glynde, a skilful agricul turist, found that nine oxen fed loose in the yard consumed, in destroying as well as eating, as much as twelve oxen that were tied up. Height of Trees. The following heights are furnished by a correspondent as the average attained by different forest trees ;—Oak 45 feet; ash 38 feet ; beech 45 feet; birch 47 feet; elm 44 feet; lime 44 feet; poplar 48 feet; fir 57 feet; chestnut 44 feet ; sycamore 37 feet ; yew 16 feet. The Best Government. —We wonder whether the Hon. John Hall intended to perpetrate a pun last evening when he said, “ The people want the best Govern ment, and that’s all.”—“Post. The Stud. —The Rotomahana brought to New Zealand the famous English stud horse Coeruleus. This animal is a full brother to the renowned Blue Gown, the winner of the Derby in 1868. He is seven years old, and only retired from the turf last season. During his career he has won some good races. TELEGRAPHIC. BRITISH & FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE. London, Oct. 10. Australian wheat, 67s 6d ; Australian beef tallow, 34s (id ; best Australian mutton tallow, 3Gs. Later news from Cape Town states that Sir Garnet Wolseley has formally an nounced the end of the war. Oct. 12. The Duchess of Cumberland has been delivered of a daughter. The Secretary of State for the Home Department stated at a Conservative meeting at Leigh that the Afghan policy was unchanged, and that the GoveiTiment were not desirous to interfere with Af ghanistan merely to ensure the domina tion of England. New York, Oct. 10. A railway collision has occurred at Michigan. Twenty-five persons were killed, and forty injured. (Argus Sperial. ) London, Oct. 11. Great excitement exists in the metal markets, and a rise has taken place. American orders and still arriving. Great surprise is expressed here at the action of the Sydney Government in re calling Mr Forster. No reason for doing so is assigned. The Oriental Bank’s profits for the half year are equivalent to 5t per cent. An interim dividend of 4 per cent has been declared. At the creditors’ meeting of Messrs Stevenson and Son, yesterday, the un secured liabilities were stated at £202,903. It was resolved to accept an offer of 14s in the £, payable in two years. Bankruptcy proceedings are avoided. (Age Special.) London, Oct. 13. The news from Afghanistan states that Cabul has been surrendered to General Roberts. The Ameer has encamped the main body of his troops on the ridge over looking the city. To guard against treachery, the British have postponed the formal occupation of the city until Oct. 18. One hundred and ten guns and an im mense amount of war materials are amongst the results of the capture. The British loss is inconsiderable. The British have occupied the Bala Hissar in Cabul, and the citadel. The Right Hon. R. Cross, Home Secre tary, in replying to Sir Vernon Harcourt recently, deprecated the necessity of a petty war, and contended that the suc cessful fulfilment of the Berlin Treaty had regained England her prestige. (Reuter's Telegrams.) Calcutta, Oct. 13. The enemy are dispersing from the neighborhood of Cabul. The total number of guns captured was 110. Oct. 14. General Roberts, with Yakoob Khan, entered Cabul on October 12. The tribes are returning home. Vienna, Oct. 13. Owing to the severe weather in Hun gary, several rivers have been blocked by ice, and a number of bridges destroyed. {Special to the Melbourne Age.) London, Oct. 14. News from Afghanistan states that the British had a triumphant entry into Cabul on Sunday. The faithful Afghan troops saluted the British flag. The Ghilzais are blocking the passage between Cabul and Jellalabad. The Duchess of Edinburgh has been prematurely confined of a still-born infant. AUSTRALIAN. ( Reuter's Telegram.) Melbourne, Oct. 14. Sailed —Albion, for New Zealand. {Special.) Melbournr, Oct. 14. Le Loup, Darriwell, and Credit, gal loped at Flemington to-day. Le Loup had the best of it, and is now much fancied for the Cup. Sydney, Oct. 14. Twenty of the men arrested for distur bances at the Waratah colliery were dis missed. Two were committed for trial on a charge of intimidation. Melbourne, Oct. 13. Private cables advise that Messrs Stevenson and Son have acquired tlxe com mand of large additional capital, which will place the firm in a stronger position than it has occupied for years. The firm will pay its creditors in full out of the first profits. The Jasper is loading sugar at the Mauritius for Dunedin and Lyttelton. New York advices state that kerosene is advancing. Sydney, Oct. 13. J. P. Wilson, who was arrested by Ser geant Sevan of the Dunedin Police, on a New Zealand warrant for embezzlement from Messrs Marshall and Copeland, Dunedin, has been released owing to an informality in the documents. INTERPROVINCIAL. Auckland, Oct. 14. The Rev. S. Edgar, Chairman of the public meeting held re the Minister of Marine affair, has telegraphed to the Go vernment, on the authority of a resolution passed by the meeting, praying that fur ther action be taken and investigation made by the authorities. The petition for the release of Cates is being largely signed, and money is being subscribed to defray his expenses. The Hon. Mr. M'Elwraith, Premier of Queensland, is a passenger by the mail steamer for San Francisco. Wellington, Oct. 14. At a meeting last night of the Working Men’s Club, it was decided that a small Farm Association, under the auspices of the club, should be formed, and a com mittee was appointed to wait on Govern ment and ascertain if they would be will ing to sot apart a block of land for the purposes of such an association. At the annual meeting of the Central Fire Brigade, the report and balance sheet gave a satisfactory account of the work performed by the Brigade, and of its financial condition. At eleven o’clock last night the jury found a verdict of common assault against all the natives who were arrested at Gis borne, except Hone Pakipaki, who was released this morning. The Crown Pro secutor stated that the Crown would agree to the prisoners being bound over to keep the peace, and Wi Pori would become surety for them. His Honor said he must consider the matter as only a breach of the peace, and he was prepared to adopt tlie course recommended by the Crown Prosecutor. He sentenced each to one day’s imprisonment, commencing from the opening of the sittings, and to enter into their own recognisances for £IOO, and one surety of £SO to keep the peace for six months, principally towards the prosecu tors in this case. Dunedin, Oct. 14. The charge of murder against William Waters was proceeded with in the Supreme Court to-day. A large number of wit nesses were examined. No new evidence was adduced except that Ritchie, alias Scottie, one of the chief witnesses for the prosecution, admitted in cross-examina tion, that he had been sentenced to eighteen months’ imprisonment for set ting fire to a stack at Dumbarton, Scot land. At the close of the case for the prosecution the foreman asked if the jury might be allowed to give a verdict at once, without hearing the defence or the Judge’s charge. The Judge replied in the negative. The Court then adjourned till seven o’clock, when the case for the defence was opened. At half-past twelve the jury returned a verdict acquitting Waters on the charge of murder. Auckland, Oct. 15. Forty passengers left by the Rotoma hana for the Sydney Exhibition and Melbourne races. Government state in reply to the Rev. S. Edgar, that they are advised they have no power to detain the master and mate of the Minister of Marino pending an inquiry. LATEST. EUROPEAN. Per our Special Wire. {Reuter's 7'elegrams.) London, Oct. 13. Three per cent consols, 97|. Total quantity of wheat afloat for Great Britain, 1,828,000 quarters. Tin is quoted at 86. There have been largo withdrawals of gold from North America and Egypt. Paris, Oct. 14. Shubert, a communist, has been elected a municipal councillor of Paris. Constantinople, Oct. 14. The Sultan has announced his intention to disband 90,000 of the regular troops. AUSTRALIAN. Melbourne, Oct. 15. The Hon. Graham Berry is now con valescent. Ho attended the Assembly last night. The estimates are now under discussion in the Lower House. INTERPROVINCIAL. Christchurch, Oct. 15. The libel action, C. F. Barker v. “ Lyt telton Times,” was heard to-day. The plaintiff sought to recover damages from the proprietors for the publication, on the 12th July, of an alleged libel on him in that paper, commenting on the case of Regina v. Greenwood, in which the plain tiff was prosecutor. For this the plaintiff sought to recover the sum of £3OOO damages. The plea of the defendants was a general denial of all the material allega tions. The following issues were sent to the jury—(l.) Did the defendants, on or about the 12th day of July, 1879, falsely and maliciously print and publish of the plaintiff, in a newspaper called the “ Lyt telton Times,” published in Christchurch, in the said district, the words and figures set out in the plaintiff’s delaration ? (2.) Has the plaintiff thereby been greatly injured in his reputation ? (3.) What damages (if any) is the plaintiff'entitled to recover from the defendants in respect of the said cause of action ? The second was eventually ordered by his Honor Judge Johnston to be withdrawn. The case was confined almost entirely to argu ment on the question of whether the article was libellous or not, and few wit nesses were called. The jury returned a verdict for plaintiff for £5 damages— which, of course, carried costs. The weather has been very wet and cold for the last two or three days, more like winter than spring. A verdict was returned on the man Felton of death by apoplexy. The evidence showed that he had taken aconite during the afternoon, and the doctors do not say whether that had caused death or not. Dunedin, Oct. 15. The trial of William Waters, on the charge of murder, was concluded at the Supreme Court yesterday, at 11 p. in. The jury retired, and after about half an hour’s consultation returned a verdict— not guilty. The prisoner was also ac quitted of the same charge on the Coroner’s warrant, but in regard to other similar charges arising out of the same circumstances, the Crown Solicitor ob tained leave to apply for authority to enter a “ nolle prosequi” instead of an arraign ment. The prisoner upon the several in dictments accused was discharged from custody, and the jury were dismissed. In the Supremo Court to-morrow, in the breach of promise case, Mary Crad dock David, of Dunedin, v. James Taylor Hirst, of Wellington, damages £IOOO, will come on for assessment. The divorce case Daniel White, petitioner, v. Esther White, respondent, and David McLennan, will also be heard. A Long Petition. —The 2000 or so people who want a railway between Hoki tika and Greymouth, used 100 yards of foolscap to tell their wants to Parliament. The Darrells. —The Sydney “Tele graph ” of the 3rd instant says : —The many friends of that estimable lady will learn with regret that Mrs George Darrell, who is now in Melbourne, is suffering from a severe and painful illness In con sequence of this, Mr Darrell has found it necessary to withdraw from the co-lessee ship of the Victoria Theatre. He will ap pear this evening for the last time, and sails on Tuesday for Melbourne. The Wairarapa. —Gold prospectors in the Wairarapa district evidently mean business. Messrs Brandon, Crosbie, and Purdy, have started on a fresh tour of in vestigation. They intend to examine the Bimutaka Ranges very carefully from Featherston right down to the sea for in dications of auriferous ground, and the;, are very sanguine as to the result of their explorations. PARLIAMENT. LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL. Tuesday, October 14. Mr Whitaker was sworn, and explained that it was necessary to have an Auck land man in the Ministry, and to have a lawyer and representative on the Council. He gave a brief outline of the Minis terial policy and intentions. A committee was appointed to consider the question of auditing the accounts of public companies. The Council then adjourned to the next day. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. Tuesday, October 14. MISCI LLANEOUS. Mr Shrimski gave notice to move that £‘500,000 be placed on the estimates for roads and bridges in Otago. Mr Murray gave notice to move that the House sit on Mondays for the dis posal of Government business. Mr Hislop gave notice to move that the petition against the return of Ur Wallis, and Mr Hurst be referred to a committee to consider its validity to come before the House. Colonel Trimble gave notice to ask the Government if they hold, or over held, any interest in the steamer Hannah Mokau. -MINISTERIAL STATEMENT. Mr Hall, before proceeding to business, wished first to reply to the statements made by the late Native Minister that, he offered to make one of the Maori mem bers Native Minister, with control over all lands not Crown-granted, and also that he had promised to stop all sales and leases of lauds. He could only say that it was not so. Mr Sheehan said if the Hon. Premier told them lu never said so he would be satisfied. Mr. Hall said that was not altogether satisfactory, because there were others to satisfy, lu order that he might be pre pared to refute the statement he asked his colleagues who were present at the inter views with the Maoris, to write down their recollections of what transpired, in order that he might see what their opinion was. They entirely concurred with his own view of what took place between him and Te Whooro and Tomoana, and com pletely exonerated him from the charges made against him by Mr Sheehan. Mr Hall continued —ho would not have troubled the House with this statement of what really transpired if the version of the hon. member had not gone beyond the walls of the House. To any gentle man who had known him long enough this explanation was not nccessaay. He could only say that if he held out such inducements as were attributed to him, he would he unworthy to hold office. Mr Sheehan said he accepted the denial, but it was admitted that some thing of the kind had been said or written. The statements were made in the House hy the Maori, and no attempt was made to contradict them at the time, although the hon. gentleman was in his place and heard what was said. • GOVERNMENT BILLS. Mr Hall laid the Bills of the Govern ment were prepared, and would be found to differ materially .from those introduced by the late Government. Ho asked per mission to bring down those Bills to-day, and the rest to-morrow. In regard to the Land Purchase Bill they would go on witli that of the late Government, with some slight alteration. When order No. 12 came on for leave to introduce a Bill to amend the Public Revenues Act, the Hon. the Treasurer would he prepared with a statement as to the finances of the colony, and would ask the House for permission to deliver it at half-past seven. The Native Minister had been busy looking into matters, but had not completed his investigations. He would not be pre pared with a full statement until Thurs day or Friday next, and it was not pos sible to make it before then. He would state briefly the principal features of this question. They believed in the estab lishment of a Maori Minister, with ex tended powers. With regard to the Native Lands Courts, the Government believed them cumbrous and unsatis factory, and would take stops to improve them. The alienation of Native lands was also in an unsatisfactory condition, and would be put on an improved basis as soon as they had had time to make tl.c nselves acquainted with these matters. It had been proposed that the Govern me it should sell the land on behalf of tiie Maoris. The Government looked with favor upon the proposal, but did not know whether they would be able to com plete the scheme for giving effect to it. They wished to givo effect to the sugges tion for re-distributiou of advertisements, without any reference to the political opinions of newsjiapers. They would give effect to this at once. In connection with the Hiuemoa, the Government would, as soon as the West Coast difficulty was over, take steps to adopt a more economi cal means of carrying on such work as she had been hitherto employed upon. Mr Hall then asked leave to intro duce a Bill to amend the law re lating to electors qualified to vote at elections of members of the House of Representatives, and pro provision for the regulation and conduct of such elections. The Government pre ferred to divide the matter into five Bills, in order to avoid complications arising through objections to various portions of one large Bill. Provision would be made for lodgers’, minors’, and ratepayers’ fran chise. As large a percentage of electors were found on the rolls as on any rolls in the Australian colonies. They proposed to introduce a Bill defining the duties of the Native Member of the Cabinet. In connection with the West Coast a large expenditure was going on necessary to preserve the safety of that district, and the settlers wore suffering great loss through the paralysis of settlement. The Government's duty to the colony was to put a stop to this, and he gave the settlers credit for their forbearance. It was said the state of affairs arose from unfulfilled promises, and the late Government pro posed that a Royal Commission should be appointed to enquire into the matter. The Government hoped that they would be able to put an end to this state of affairs at an early date. A .Bill would bo pro posed specially directed to the means of • uirolling electors and imp.roving the iacli ies for lining so. They proposed to give persona resilient in a district six months a vote, if they had been twelve months in the country. They would appoint officers to see that all who had a right to be put on were so enrolled, and to keep the roll corrected ; would give the public oppor tunity to see who were on the roll, and if any wore improperly on, steps would bo taken in the R.M. Courts to sweep off. The boundaries of road districts trere not co-tcrminus with electoral districts, and difficulty was experienced in arranging matters ; but a large sum of money was now spent in advertising, which would be greatly reduced. The amount so saved would go far towards improving and ex tending the means of enrolling of electors, and keeping the roll pure. Mr Maoandrew said, before putting the question, he had to ask the ruling of the Speaker as to whether he would be in order in giving notice to move on the question an amendment, the nature of which he would lay before the House. It was to the effect that this House, while determined to pass a measure for amend ing the law relating to electors, declines to allow leave to do so until Ministers possess the confidence of the House. The Speaker ruled that a similar ques tion being already before the House, it was not competent for him to receive such a resolution until the one already before them was disposed of. Mr Macandrow said in that case he had no alternative but to negative every motion introduced until the question was disposed of. There was no intention to stonewall, but they would have this matter decided without losing more time. They would make an exception in the matter of the Public Revenues Act, be cause they thought it was important ; but they would make no other exception. The Speaker said the question now was whether leave should be given to intro duce a certain Bill. Mr. Hall said the question was whether, if this Bill was negatived, it could be introduced again this session. The Speaker said he ruled that a resolu tion similar to the one on the Order Paper could not be entertained. Sir G. Grey said they were competent to make forms of then-own, and proceeded to argue in that direction when he was called to order The Speaker quoted from May to show that matters of the kind were left to the Speaker to be dealt with according to order and precedent. Sir George Grey continued to refer to the matter, when he was again called to order. Sir G. Grey then proposed to move the adjournment of the House in order to dis cuss the matter, but was told by the Speaker he could only speak to the ques tion before the House at the time of moving. Mr Sheehan proposed the adjournment of the debate until 7.30, on the understand ing that the financial statement should then come on, taking precedence of the matter now before the House. Mr Hall said he was quite willing to adjourn if allowed to bring up the financial statement at 7.30. Mr Sheehan said he would only consent if tliis matter was taken after the state ment. The debate on the Bill was then ad journed till 7.30. EVENING SITTING. The Financial Statement. Major Atkinson, in moving for leaveW introduce the Public Revenues Act Amendment Act, said the circumstances were of an exceptional character. He had to disregard the usual rule, that the statement of the year should be a carefully prepared document and submitted to the Government. The finance had not been dealt with at all for fifteen months. Par liament was in the dark for that time. He would givo a broad outline of finance so as to enable members to turn over in their minds what was beat to be done. In 1878 the Treasurer estimated he would begin the year with a surplus of £120,468. The actual amount realised was £116,844. The expenditure passed was £4,210,000. The actual expenditure as placed before the House last session by the then Treasurer (Sir G. Grey) was £3,652,048 ; the apparent saving of £558,000 was reducible by £348,219 of liabilities. The payments for and made within the year amounted to a little over £4,000,000. The revenue for 1878-9 was estimated at £4,046,637. The actual sura realised being £3,751,598, left a deficiency of £203,939 at the end of this year. They began the year with £116,900 to their credit, and ended, after taking credit for assets and providing for liabilities, with a deficit of £130,824. He called attention to the following items of expenditure to show that they were not exercising any economy iu the public service. They had not retrenched in any one way, and it would be seen that some very decided step would have to be taken to place the finance on its proper footing. In law and justice, customs, &c., for the year 1877- 78 the sum voted amounted to £866,000. That was an expenditure of £IO,OOO more than voted. In 1878-9 the same depart ments got a vote of £903,000, whereas the actual expenditure was £956,000. The Native Department was next referred to. In 1876-77 the cost was £34,000 ; in 1877- 78 £43,000, and in 1878-79 it amounted to £58,000. The salaries last year were £19,000 ; they were about the same for 1877- but in 1878-79 only £15,331 was voted for salaries, but the contingent expenses rose from £4893 in 1876-76 to £5767 in the next year, while for 1878-79 they were £16,741. The expenditure for 1878- as estimated by the late Govern ment was £3,973,425, but that did not include £140,000 for contingent defence, which it was proposed to charge to loan ; nor did it include £122,000 of local revenue, which the Government merely collected and paid. The expenditure as stated included £1,325,373 for interest and sinking fund, £63,540 the 20 per cent, of land, and £259,527 the amount of sub sidies. The estimate of revenue by the late Government was £3,444,000 ; made up from taxation, £1,380,000 ; for services rendered £1,362,000; from land, £500,000. But deducting this revenue from the stated expenditure there was left a deficit of £532,034, and adding to this the deficit from 1878-79 of £131,814 there was left the deficit to bo met this year of £663,858. But in fact he feared with the experience which the Government had had of the receipts for the first quarter that the estimates made by the late Government for the current year’s revenue would not be realised. Revising the estimates as carefully as he had been aide, he feared tie- receipts would not exceed £3,193,900, made up of taxation £2,512,300, on THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN [Thursday, October 16. 1879 4

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account of services £1,301,600, and from land £380,000. This would increase’ the deficit already stated l»y £120,000, and would leave a total deficit to be provided for this year of £711,000. It was not his at present to suggest a remedv, or to give reasons why he anticipated such results, as the House would only expect a broad statement of results. When he took possession of the Trea sury, the public accounts stood thus : The receipts during the quarter did not come up to the payments made by the sum of £330,000. The late Government had issued £400,000 deficiency bills, and had used the whole of the proceeds. No pro vision had been made for paying sub sidies to local bodies now due, or to meet other payments which it was absolutely necessary for them to make. To make provision for these they proposed to take power to issue a further £280,000 of defi ciency bills, in order to enable them to carry on the necessary services of the colony up to the month of October or November, and by that time he hoped the House would have determined how the deficiency was to be made up. It would be improper for the Government to do more than submit a mere temporary remedy, so as to enable the House to take time to determine as to how the matter was to be finally disposed of. That was his reason for asking the House to pass the BUI. Regarding the position of the Public Works account, they began the year with a credit to the department of £507,000 nominally, but of this £300,000 was due for outstanding debts, so that in reality it was no'.better than so much-money paid away. So that they only actuaUy began the year with £712,000, so that the late Government had actually spent to the 30th September last half a million of the new £5,000,000 loan. Then, again, he found, upon enquiry, that their engagements entered into up to the 30th December next, amounted to £733,000 more, and further engagements, upon which they would have to pay on the 30th June next to £921,818 more. In other words, up to the 37th June next the public works they ware committed to, without any new ones being undertaken, would amount to £2,160,000 out of the £5,000,000. He was much startled when he found the amount so very large. He had taken pains to see that it was correct, but he found that it was not possible to reduce the amount below what he had stated. Included in this £2,160,000 was the sum of £200,000 for the purchase of native lands. Of that £36,000 had been spent already, and there were further engage ments up to the end of this year to spend £84,000. They had a further liability upon these lands, which apparently they had engaged to fulfil, amounting to £957,000. In round figures, a million more had to be provided for to complete the purchase of these lands. They also had contracts on public works account upon the 30th June amounting to £1,281,815 more. So that one milllion would be required by the end of next June. What he desired to point out to the House, was this. They had actually spent up to the end of September one quarter of a million, which, together with their engagements, would amount to a total sum of £2,000,000, and that before they knew whether the loan could be raised, not the slightest intimation having received on the subject. He deprecated in strong derma the propriety of pledging the credit of the colony in that way. He did not know how far the loan would go off. Fortunately the credit of the colony was good. Still, that was no excuse for the course pursued in the matter by the late Government. Such then was the financial position at the present time. He wished the tale he had to tell had been a little more cheerful. It was clearly, however, the bounden duty of hon. members to face the whole ques tion of colonial finance at once. The posi tion was, undoubtedly, a grave one, and would demand their immediate attention, and it''seemed to him that it was abso utely necessary that at the present time there should be a Government in power not only capable, but likewise one suffi ciently strong to legislate for the interests of the/jolony, and not merely for those of party. It was their bounden duty, he submitted, to dispense with party tactics and turn their undivided attention imme diately to these serious difficulties, and in some way devise a scheme to get the finances of the colony placed in a sounder and better position than they stood at pre sent. Sir Geo. Grey said the statement that a Financial Statement had not been made for the last fifteen months was not quite correct. The accounts had been published quarterly, and any one could have made up a statement similar to the one given as well as the Treasurer. It was not the fault of the late Government that a Fin ancial Statement was ' not made last session. The unconstitutional provision by the_ Governor in granting the dis solution about no contested motion being brought forward, prevented them from going into the financial position of the colony. They had a Financial Statement ready this session, and but for what had taken place it would have been down before this time. Regarding the defi ciency, it was brought about by exceptional circumstances. There was a large failling off in the land revenue, and to his mind that was no falling off in the revenue of the country. The Hon John Hall said no doubt the accounts had been gazetted, but very few men in the colony could arrive at any comprehension of the true bearing of those accounts. It was true that the proposed measure of taxation taken by the Government from its predecessors might produce £200,000 towards the deficit of £900,000, but no provision was , made for the balance. The purchase of the Native lands heretofore had always resulted in a dead loss to the colony. The worst feature of the present gloomy prospect was the utter . inability of the Opposition to realise their position. - Mr Ballance threw the blame on the Opposition last session, for keeping the Colony in the dark as to the financial condition. They used their majority at the very commencement of last session to intercept any consideration of financial matters, by bringing down a vote of want <jf He contended that the f real'deficit last year was only £OO,OOO, and that, considering all the facts, the results of the finance last year were by no means unsatisfactory. No doubt the "‘“Honse had to face a deficit, but it was not ' bo serious » one as was stated. It would probably be about £500,000 to £600,000 • chiefly through the falling off in the land fevwue, Mr M‘Lean thought that much of the present evil was due to Mr Ballance. He also blamed that gentleman for leaving the late Government without meeting Parlia ment. Messrs Moss and Reader Wood de fended the late Ministry. If they had done wrong they had only imitated their predecessors. Mr. Wakefield, at considerable length, replied to Sir George Grey and Mr Bal lance. He condemned the reckless finance of the late Government. After some remarks from Messrs Pyke and Turnbull, Major Atkinson replied, and the Public Revenue Bill was then introduced and passed through all its stages. The Hon. Mr Hall then moved that the House adjourn. Mr. Sheehan wished to revert to the de bate on introducing the Electoral Bill to complain that Mr Hall’s action was a breach of faith. Mr Hall denied this, and said Govern ment would not be coerced. The Speaker ruled that no new business could be entered on, as it was after 12.30. Mr Hislop intimated that if Government continued to defy the majority the House, he would, if only five stood by him, op pose all supplies. Mr Whitaker defended the course Go vernment had taken; Mr Macandrevv said they were outflanked for the day, and had only to sumbit. The House adjourned at 1.40 a.m. Per our Special Wire. LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL. Wednesday, October 15. In the Legislative Council to-day, after the usual routine business, the Hon. Mr Menzies gave no.ice to ask the Govern ment if they intend to alter the constitu tion of the Upper House. On the Public Revenue Bill coming from the Lower House, Mr Whitaker said he intended to move the postpone ment of all other business till Tuesday, when the House would have settled tlie question of confidence or no-confidence, the Council would, however, need to meet a few minutes next evening to pass an Im prest Bill Colonel Whitmore expressed his belief that the Treasurer’s Statement had proved the gross exaggeration and falsity of the charges of extravagance made against himself and his colleagues, It was clear, however, that they must abolish subsidies and increase taxation. His official ex perience had shown him that it was almost impossible to reduce the expenditure on the number of the civil servants. Sir F. DiLlon Bell thought Major Atkinson’s statement had a misleading effect in the way it would be put in a brief telegram to England. It would imply that there was an actual deficit of over £900,000, and might do the country incalculable damage. The Hon. Mr Waterhouse thought much reliance had been in the past placed on the land fund, and the lesson conveyed by its great diminution should be well considered. After short speeches from Messrs Woods and Miller the Bill passed. The Council adjourned at 5 till 7.30 next day. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Wednesday, October 15. The House met at 2.30. MB. SHEEHAN GETS THE DIE. Mr Tomoana said he wished to con tradict a statement made by Mr Sheehan He denied having alleged that Mr Hall promised that the Native Lands Court would be abolished, and all selling and leasing stopped. Mr Sheehan said he would take an op portunity of referring to the subject on the next sitting day. SYDENHAM POST OFFICE. Replying to Mr Stevens, Mr Rolleston said Government would take steps to erect a post office and tele graph station at Sydenham with the least possible delay. THE SUBSIDIES. Replying to Mr Fulton, Major Atkinson said the subsidies to the various local bodies in Invercargill would be paid as soon as the Deficiency Bill had been passed. FENCING RAILWAYS. In replying to Mr Bain, Mr Oliver said the question was under consideration of fencing the railway line from Bluff harbor to VVinton. It was a matter of the broadest application, and to make provision On that scale would involve a serious cost, and would therefore have to be carefully considered. THE IMPOUNDED LAND FUND. In reply to Mr Murray, Major Atkinson said Government was disposed to pay to the local governing bodies in Otago the £54,000 of the land fund impounded by the late Government, and which the Public Accounts Com mittee had reported belonged to the Otago provincial district. It would be paid on the completion of negotiations for the loan. THE £5,000,000 LOAN. In reply to Mr Murray, Mr Hall said Government had received information regarding negotiations for the £5,000,000 Loan. These had not been completed, but a telegram to hand last night would be laid before the House for perusal. LOCAL INDUSTRIES AND MANUFACTURES. In reply to Mr Levin, The Premier said a Select Committee would be appointed to enquire into the best means for promoting and encouraging manufactures and local industries in the colony. TUAPEKA MUNICIPALITY. In reply to Mr Murray, Majority Atkinson said the Munici pality of Tuapeka had asked for a loan of £5.000 from the Government Assurance Department, but the Department did not consider the security good enough. VOLUNTEERS. In rep’y to Mr Murray, The Premier said there were no volun teers under arms in the colony at the present time. domain reserves. In reply to Mr Tole, The Premier said Government would lay before the House a return showing the amounts paid to the various bodies having tty© control of reserves under the Public Domain Act for the year ending Juno 30th last. MANDEVILLE AND RANGIOR A DRAINAGE. Replying to Mr Bowen, Mr Rolleston said Government will take evidence and report as to the drainage system of Mandeville and Rangiora Dis trict, but whether by Royal Commission or otherwise, had not yet been decided upon. WAKATIPU GOLDFIELDS HUNS. In reply to Mr Finn, Mr Rolleston said the late lessees of the Wakatipu goldfields runs had been al lowed to surrender their leases on condi tion that the rents would be paid. No thing had come to his knowledge to cause him to alter that determination about the payment of rents. FIRST READINGS. The following Bills were introduced and read a first time :—Wanganui Endowment Schools Bill; Lyttelton Harbor Board cind Corporation of Lyttelton Exchange Bill ; the former by Mr Ballance, and the latter by Mr Allwright. THE ELF.CTOUL BILL. Mr Sheehan resumed the debate on the question of leave to introduce the Electoral Bill. He said Government did not com mand the confidence of the House, and it was not right they should be allowed to bring in that measure. It was really and truly the measure of the Liberal party, and the Government in office did not be long to that party. They had simply taken the measure from their predeces sors, because they knew the country de manded it. He would therefore move the previous question, but before doing so, he asked, if carried, could a similar measure be introduced again that session. The Speaker replied that it could. Mr Sheehan then moved the previous question. The Premier asked leave to explain the course he intended to pursue. Govern ment proposed that before the want of confidence motion was taken they should be allowed to place their policy before the House. [A correspondence on the subject between the Government and the leader of the Opposition was read.] He had now to state that if they allowed Government the present week to bring up their Bills, they would agree to the no-confidence mo tion being brought on Tuesday. Mr Macandrew said if they agreed to take the motion on Friday he thought that matters could be arranged. The Premier replied that the Govern ment could not possibly be ready by Friday. The Native Minister was busily engaged preparing his statement. Ho was at work from 10 a. m. till 2 o’clock in the morning, and would take all the week to complete inquiries. Mr G. McLean thought the Govern ment proposal was a verj reasonable one, and expressed his opinion that when matters were inquired into by the Govern ment, the Opposition would be only too glad to retreat from the position they had taken up. Mr Moss suggested the Native State ment should be made during the course of the debate on the No-Conlidence motion. Mr Seddon said that Government should allow the No-Confidence motion to be brought on at once. In event of that course not being adopted he considered that all business should be suspended, so as to force them into the course proposed. Mr Pitt said it seemed simply to be a question as to who would have the honor of passing the Liberal measures the House had been returned to enact. In the pre sent spirit of parties it would be impossi ble to do so. He urged them to adopt some course of action that would enable business to proceed. Mr Murray deprecated the action of the Opposition, and expressed an opinion that the offer of Government w r as fair and rea sonable. Mr Wakefield pointed out that the effect of the amendment being canned would be the whole week would be wasted, without any business done. Even after the No- Confidence motion was carried, he looked forward to the work of the session being carried on with a great deal of difficulty. Mr Speight urged that the No-Confi dence vote should be taken without de lay. In voting for the amendment, he maintained they were bringing the busi ness to a focus. That in the present state, of affairs, was a very important step. Mr Reader Wood said Government had had ample opportunity for laying their policy before the House. To show no im partiality, he would admit the Electoral Bill was a decided improvement on that brought down by the late Government last year. They had therefore had all they asked, and there was no reason why they should not proceed with the motion for No-Confidence. If the House had no confidence in the Government it was non sense to speak about proceeding further than they had gone. There would be no use of a Native Statement until the Go vernment by whom it was brought down had asserted their position in the House. Colonel Trimble contended that whether the No. Confidence motion came on that day week or that day fortnight it was necessary that the Government measures should be brought down. It was of great importance Government should take time to mature its measures, and he hoped they would not consent to any proposal that might prevent that course from being pursued. Messrs Cutten and Bussell both spoke in support of the view urged by Go vernment. Mr Whitaker moved the adjourn ment of the debate. The Premier said what Government contended for was—having come into office with a majority they should have an opportunity of placing their measures on the records of the House —that, he maintained was no waste of time. They were entitled to have their measures re corded, and that was what they were de termined to do. As a constitutional principle they were entitled to do that, and it was of the greatest importance in making the foundation of representation a part of the constitution of a young colony, that a principle of the kind should not be violated. What the Op position said was this :—You had a majority lately, we have got that majority now, therefore wo at once bid you leave the Ministerial benches. Whilst the question was this—Whether they would take the vote on Friday or on Tuesday. All the difference was one sitting day. For the sake of this one day they were asked to lay down a wrong constitutional principle. It was an indecent scramble for office. The Opposition, so soon as they had made one 1 or two conversions outside the House, had takeo the course they had adopted. Had the leader of the Opposition had his own way, he believed the proposed for delay would have been agreed to at once. Mr Macaudrew said his real object was not place nor power, but 4 to assist in estab lishing really Parliamentary government by party. Mr Bowen said the conduct of tire Opposition suggested to his mind that they wanted to prevent the policy of the Government being made known to the country, and by that means to prevent the new members from being brought within what had been designated party lines. It was monstrous to say the very man whose administration had been con demned should have power to say that a Government commanding the confidence of the country shall not be allowed to disclose its policy. The debate was interrupted by the 5.30 adjournment. EVENING SITTING. On resuming at 7.30, after some unim portant business, Mr Macaudrew moved the adjournment of the House. He said the proposal he made for going on with the business not having been assented to, he had no other course left to him. The Premier appealed to the House to allow the private business on the Order Paper to be gone on with. He hoped the determination to obstruct business would not extend to hindering the progress of that business. Sir Geo. Grey said he stood there as an outcast amongst men ; he was therefore in the position of an independent member pure and simple, and able to give a dis interested opinion. He denied that any time had been lost, the time spent was of the utmost importance to the colony, which now stood fifty years in advance of what it was at the beginning of the session. Members of both sides of the House were now committed to passing those Liberal measures he had so long advocated. Those who once opposed him would now be bound to go in the same lobby with him. He would drag them along at his chariot wheels. It was the duty of all men to in sist on the removal of those gentlemen from the Government benches. He had been told that so long as he remained leader of the party members would not vote for those measures. He bowed to that opinion, and retired from his posi tion. It was the duty of the Government to follow his example—to retire -when they found they were obstructing the measures referred to. Not having done so simply confirmed the opinion he had formed—that their chief object was to subserve the purposes of the landed aris tocracy. The hon. member at the head of the Government should not have been allowed to resign his place in the Upper House, and the Governor in allowing the resignation made himself a partisan. In fact Mr Hall simply held a seat there as the representa tive of the Governor. The Government having been constituted in that way, it was the duty of the House to oust them from the Benches. He would say they did not represent the country, and they ought not to be allowed to hold their seats. An address should be moved to the Governor himself to dismiss them. Mr Hall was the representative of the great land-ring of Canterbury, and the member called to the Legislative Council hold a similar position with respect to the North Island. If, then, the great Liberal cause was to triumph, it was im perative that such a combination should not be allowed in the administration of affairs. [Owing to the difficulty with the Cook’s Straits cable, the telegraphists were unable to transmit the continuation of the report before closing time, 2 a.m.J MY MOTHER. Who did not food me from her breast, But thought the “ patent bottle ” best ; And often called mo “ little pest”?— My Mother. When sleep forsook my open eye, And rocking only made me cry, Who, then, would Steedman’s powder try ? My Mother. Who never watched my cradle-bed, Excepting peevishly, in dread Lest I should wake and lift my head ? My Mother*. Who went to theatre or hall, And didn’t mind my grief at all, But lot mo cry, or squeal, or squall 1 — My Mother. Who ran to lift me when I fell, Then shook and scolded me right well, And skelp’d me,—where, I needn’t tell ? My Mother. Who whipped me always, as a rule, And said, “ You dirty little fool,” And sent me blubbering off to school 1 — My Mother. Who scolded when I soiled my bib, But laughed when I would tell a fib, And ditto when I lied quite glib ? My Mother. Who never taught my lips to pray, Or moral precepts to obey, Which was her “ wisdom’s pleasant way ?" My Mother. Who was a tigress or a lamb, Who raged at me, then gave me jam ; In short, who made me what I am ? My Mother. And can I ever, ever, be Forgetful through my life of thee. Who wast a terror unto me ? My Mother. Ah ! no ; for faithful memory shows My childhood’s miseries and woes : How I escaped, heaven only knows— My Mother. Rakaia J. C. Thursday. October, 16, 1879.] THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, 5 Drill Hall for. Wanganui. —A new drill Hall for the Wanganui Volunteers has been erected. The building is also well adapted for public meetings, &c., and will accommodate 1100 people seated. The cost is about £950. Parihaka.—As the natives are not re turning so soon as usual from Parihaka (says the “ Patea Mail”) some secret movement is anticipated. It is under stood that orders have been given to strengthen the A. 0. posts bordering on the Plains, and to be on the alert, Auction Sales. SATURDAY, ißth OCTOBER, At 1 o’clock, AT THE HORSE BAZAAR. Burnett-street. A GLAND, CAMPBELL, & CO. will Hold their usual WEEKLY SALE OF HORSES, &c. Sale at 1 o’clock. ACLAND, CAMPBELL, & CO., 101 Auctioneers. J. E. Buchanan & Co., AUCTIONEERS, Land & Estate Agents, ASHBURTON. rnHE Proprietors wish to call attention A- to their LAND AND ESTATE DEPARTMENT. In this Department Farms can be Leased or Sold, and Stock, Plant, &c., valued for outgoing or incoming tenants. General Land Business carefully exe cuted. Sales of Stock, Merchandise, and Genera Effects are held every Saturday, at the Auctioneers’ Rooms, and Yards adjoining. MR. BUCHANAN Attends the Ashburton and Tinwald Yards on Sale days, for the Sale of every Description of Stock. WEEKLY SALES EVERY SATUR DAY, at 12.30. actio u Rooms and Yards Street. Havelock 37 Business Announcements. FARMERS ! FARMERS ! FARMERS ! R. McKERROW & Co. ARE Cash Purchasers of Wool, Grain, and all kinds of Farm Produce, and are also prepared to make Liberal CASH ADVANCES on the above placed in their hands either for sale or shipment to the English or Colonial Markets. A Large Stock of Corn Sacks, Wool Packs, &c., for Sale, at lowest current prices. R. McKERROW & CO., GRAIN MERCHANTS, RAKAIA. GO THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN' ADVERTISEMENTS received for the GUARDIAN up to 9 p.m. at the scale charges, afterwards at double rates or insertion over the leader. REAPERS AND BINDERS. THE Undersigned having been ap pointed agent for the sale o : M'Cormick’s and W. A. Wood’s Reapers and Binders, is now prepared to treat with those who will want them for the coming season. FREDK. PAVITT, 555a—88 East Street, Ashburton. THE ASHB URTON G UARD/AN SUBSCRIBERS in the Country are particularly requested to communicate with the Publishers if their papers are not properly addressed. The number of Sub scribers has increased so rapidly that un less great care is taken in giving orders as to address and how to be sent, the papers may be left at the wrong place. All orders will receive our prompt attention. WEEKS AND DIXON, Proprietors. October 13, 1879. The Stud. YOUNG IYANHOE. YOUNG IYANHOE, by Old Ivanhoe, by Sir Walter Scott, out of London Maggie—Sir Walter Scott, by Clydeboy, took first prize as best horse at Exhibition at London in 1862, gold modal at Sterling, and twice first at Glasgow, and several other first prizes. London Maggie took first prize as best three year old mare af Exhibition at London in 1862 and first prize wherever shown. Ivanhoe took first prize at Glasgow as a two year old, was bought for 1100 guineas, and imported to New Zealand. Young Ivanhoe, out of Grey Maggie (imported), out of Blossom, by Blither glen—by Caledonian, and lias taken first prize as a two year old at Timaru, and first prize when next shown as a five year old at Timaru. Young Ivanhoe will travel the South Bakaia, Chertsey, and Mount Ilutt dis tricts. For further particulars see cards. HUBERT PATTON, 52 Methven. THE THOROUGHBRED ARAB ENTIRE BLUELIGHT WILL TBAYEL the Ashburton Dis trict this season. For particulars see future advertisement. 53 WINTEB & FRTEDLANDER. 1879. TO STAND THIS SEASON. THOROUGHBRED STALLION YOUNG TRADUCER. YOUNG TRADUCER, by Traducer, dam Kasper’s dam, imported. See “ Stud Book.” Young Traducer was bred by W. C. Webb, Esq., at Riccarton. He is a rich dark brown, standing 16 hands high, with immense bone and substance, and for make and shape has been pronounced by the best j udges as hard to beat anywhere. Young Traducer is rising 5 years. Terms: £5 ss. per mare, payable Ist January, 1880 ; groomage fees 55., payable on first service. Also, the Grey Entire Pony, SYDNEY, Will travel, with the entire horse Young Traducer, the district of Ashburton during the season. Good paddocks 2s. per week. Every care taken, but no responsibility. ROBERT LITTLE, 39 Proprietor. THE ENTIRE HORSE, ADMIRAL w ILL Travel as follows : Monday—Mount Somers Road to Spread Eagle, and thence to Cameron’s Tuesday North side of Ashburton River to Cookson’s, Ashburton Wednesday—Beach Road to Wakanui Homestead Thursday—Wakanui Road to Cookson’s, Ashburton Friday—Tinwald to Wheatsheaf, stop ping at Fleming’s Saturday Down Winslow Road to Cookson’s. WM. C. WEBB, 552 a Riccarton. rjIHE STUD NOTICE. THOROUGHBRED HORSE TRIBUNE, By Traducer, dam Azucena. Will Travel the Ashburton district rs usual. Apply Groom in charge. 21 VY 5 o THE IMPORTED DRAUGHT HORSE, BILLY FAIRPLAY, WILL STAND at Ede’s Horse Bazaar, Ashburton, and Travel Wakanui and Lonobeach Districts. Terms—£s 55., payable Ist January, 1880. Groomage— -55., payable first time of service. Particulars see cards. —Apply 535a—63 B. EDE. THOROUGHBRED ENTIRE COLT Of the Traducer Blood. To Travel this Season the ASHBURTON AND WAKANUI Districts, See future Advertisements for Particulars S. H. FOWLER & CO„ Proprietors, 504a—20 Winslow Wants. WANTED Known, an Elementary SINGING CLASS, on the Tonic Sol Fa principle, is to be established. First Lesson WEDNESDAY, October 25, at Quill's Commercial Sample Rooms, Saunders’ Buildings, at Half-past Seven o’clock. Ladies and Gentlemen wishing to join will please be in attendance on Wednesday_ October 22. Terms —10s. 6d. per Quarter. —J. S, SAVAGE, Con ductor. 100—6CCa TO PRINTERS. WANTED —A Smart Hand, to make up the “ Ashburton Herald” and “ Ashburton Guardian.” Sobriety indis pensable. WEEKS & DIXON. \AT ANTED, a Married Couple, without ■ * incumbrance, for a Station ; also, a Single Woman, as Cook. Apply to W. 11. Boyle, Moore Street. 91 WAKANUI SCHOOL. \\T ANTED, a SCHOOLMISTRESS W for the Wakanui School. Salary, as per Government scale. Duties to com mence at once. Applications, with testi nonials, to be sent in to the undersigned lot later than the 17th inst, A. G. EARLE, 78 Chairman School Committee. To Let. TO LET, STATIONERS’ SHOP, recently occv. o pied by Mr. J. Y. Ward. This Shop is fitted up in a very com plete manner, and four comfortable dwel ling rooms are attached. 70 SAUNDERS BROS. Por Sale. FOR SALE, NUMBER of Light and Draught HORSES. 71 SAUNDERS BROS. TO PRINTERS. MACHINE FOR SALE. FOR SALE, about the end of October, One Second-hand Double Demy Tape Printing MACHINE, in thorough working order, with rollers, moulds, &c., complete. We are replacing this machine by a Double Royal Wharfedale, which necessitates removal of the Double Demy Machine now used for printing the “ Herald ” and “ Guardian,” for hand or steampower. Can be seen and all par ticulars obtained at our office. WEEKS & DIXON. Ashburton, October 14, 1879. 6C5a Meetings. ALFORD FOREST ROAD. - \ PUBLIC MEETING of the Rate jL\. payers in the Forks will take place in the Forks Schoolroom on Tuesday, 21st inst., at 7 o’clock p.sn., for the purpose of considering the best steps to take for River Protective Works. Mr W. C. Walker, County Chairman, will be present. All interested in this important matter are requested to attend. CHAS. REID, Chairman Upper Ashburton Road Board. Westerfield, 13th 0ct.,.1879. 92 Tenders. BRIDGE OVER SOUTH ASHBURTON RIVER—HOOD’S CROSSING, MOUNT SOMERS. TENDERS are invited for a BRIDGE, entirely of Timber, in 21 spans of 40 feet each; or alternativey for a BRIDGE of same dimensions, with tim ber superstructure on iron piles (the lat ter now lying at Winslow Station). Plans and specifications can be seen at the County Council's Office, Moore street, Ashburton, and Tenders with marked cheque, equal to 5 per cent, of amount, addressed to the Chairman, to be sent in not later than 10 o’clock, a.m., 6th November next. By Order— WILLIAM BAXTER, County Engineer. Ashburton, October 9, 1879. 546a—93 Public Notices. UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. THE above Board have appointed Ms. G. F. P. Leach as the Valuator for the District for the Year 1880. CHARLES REED, 80 Chairman of the Board. V mHE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN I (County Agricultural and Sporting Recorder) is a GAZETTE for all Notices under The Debtors and Creditors Acts. October G, 1879. TO SHEARERS. will Commence at Anama Station on the Ist November. 87 W. S. PETER. NEW ZEALAND WESLEYAN , Published Monthly. JUST ARRIVED, the “New Zealand Wesleyan ” for October. Price 6d Sold at the Herald Ofitce, East Street. WEEKS AND DIXON, Agents. NOTEPAPER, EN VELOPES, NOT E PAPER.— cheapest ever offered in Ashburton, at fhe Herald Office, Wholesale Stationery Pepqt, Buildings. R.

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THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. [Thursday October, 16, 1879^ 6 Printed and published by HORACE JOHV Weeks and Charles Dixoh, At their Printing Office, East Street. Asbburof. Thursday, October x 6, 1875. General Storekeepers. GREAT BANKBUTT SAL E* OK THE ASSIGNED ESTATE OF HOOPER, AITKEN, AND CO. £5,345 10s. 4b. ORR AND CO. TTAVING been fortunate in securing the whole of the STOCK of Hooper, Aitken and Co., at a nominal Price, will offer for Sale on SATURDAY, the 27TH, And following days, at THE PREMISES LATELY OCCUPIED BY J. H. PASS & CO., (Next the Union Bank of Australia.) In submitting the following GREATLY REDUCED PRICE LIST, wo beg to assure our numerous customers and the public, that it has been our determination from the first to keep ourselves abreast of he age, and in every department of our Establishment we have endeavored —in all cases—so to conduct bur business tran sactions as to command legitimate success. The rapid growth of our concern in all its branches amply attests this fact. Quotations for Cash : Children’s white Socks, at 2d to 6d Children’s colored Socks, at 3d, 4d & fid Ladies’ Stockings, at 4d to Is Ladies’ striped Stocking, at fid to Is 3d GLOVES. Ladies’ Hah thread, at fid to Is Ladies’ kid Gloves, 2s to 3s per pair 'Ladies’ silk Gloves, Is to Is 4d. HABERDASHERY. Black silk Fringes, at 8d to Is fid Colored silk Fringes, half-price Black and colored Braids, all prices A splendid stock of new silk Buttons, in all shades, at 4d to fid per dozen, to match dress materials Ladies’ leather Bags, half-price Carpet Bags from 3s fid upwards Belts at 4d to 8d each LADIES’ SILK SCARFS. 1230 ladies’ silk Scarfs, decided novel ties, at fid to Is New China silk Scarfs, embroidered at both ends, at Is to Is fid COLLARS. 25 doz. ladies’ linen Collars, at fid. to Is lid Rink Collars, at 4d to 8d STAYS. 6 doz. Stays at 2s, worth 4s 9d The new belted Corset, on the newest principle, easy fit, half-price UNDERCLOTHING DEPARTMENT. Ladies’ Cemesoles Ladies’ Night-dresses, 2s fid to 4s fid Ladies’ Chemises, 2s Id to 5s fid Ladies’ drawers. Is 8d to 4s fid PLAIN AND FANCY DRESS DEPARTMENT. 1500 yards Spring Lustres, at 8d to lOd per yard, worth Is fid 800 yards Taffete Cloth, French goods, at Is to Is 3d French Merino, all colors, at Is fid to . 2s 6d 20 pieces all-wool Plaid, at Is to 2s fid 500 yards Japanese Silk, at Is per yard, worth 2s fid BOOTS DEPARTMENT. Indies’ French kid Boots, at 6s to 7s fid Ladies’ buttoned Boots, 7s fid to 8s 9d Gents’ Boots, 6s per pair under former price Children’s Boots, at Is to 2s fid CARPETS. Tapestry, 2s per yard under former price Kidder Carpets, Is fid under former price Cocoanut Matting, at Is under former price. Blankets at half-price Flannels at half-price CLOTHING DEPARTMENT. Men’s Suits at 40s, former price 70s Men’s Suits at 355, former price 60s Men’s Hats at 3s to 7s fid It is unnecessary to quote prices, though we have given a few above, as the public know that this is a real genuine Sale. The Goods are all quite new, having been im ported within the last few months. Terms will be strictly Cash, as we could not afford to book at those prices. Dressmaking on the premises. All orders executed uuder the Superin tendence of a most experienced dress maker. ORR AND CO., IMPORTERS, ashdurtcn and bakaia Business Notices. B L I G H’S CANTERBURY RESTAURANT, Papanui Road, near Post Office, Christchurch. MEALS AT ALL HOURS OF THE DAY. Board and Lodging, 175., 18s., £1 a week. BEDS & MEALS—Is. Each. 452 CHERTSEY, A. R. MARKHAM (Next Montgomery’s, Chertsey), GENERAL STOREKEEPER, HAVING taken over the store of Messrs. Orr and Co., and increased the stock, is prepared to supply first-class articles in Grocery, Drapery, Ironmongery. Agent for THE ASHBURTON HERALD. 423 Medicinal. S TEEDMAN’S SOOTHING POWDERS FOR CHILDREN CUTTING TEETH. CAUTION TO PURCHASERS. The value of this well-known Family Medi cine has been largely tested in all parts of the world, and by all grades of society, for upwards of FIFTY YEARS. Its well-earned exten sive sale has induced SPURIOUS IMITA TIONS, some of which in OUTWARD APPEARANCE so closely resemble the ori ginal as to have deceived many purchasers. The proprietor therefore feels it due to the public to give a special caution against the use of SUCH IMITATIONS. Purchasers are therefore requested carefully to observe the four following distinctive characteristics, without which none are genuine:— Ist—ln every case the words JOHN STEEDMAN, CHF.MIST, WALWORTH, SURREY, are engraved on the Government Stamp affixed to each packet. 2nd —Each Single Powder has directions for the dose, and the words, JOHN STEEDMAN, Chemist, Walwo; th, Surrey, printed thereon. 3rd—The name, Steedman, is always spelt with two EE’s. 4th —The manufacture is carried on solely at Walworth, Surrey. Sold in Packets by all Chemists and Medi cine Vendors. Sold by Kempthorne, Prosser and Co., Auckland. 49° HEALTH FOR ALL. HOLLOWAY’S PILLS AND OINTMENT THE PILLS Purify fna Liool, correct all disorders of the Liver, Stomach, Kidneys and Bowels, and are invaluable in all com, plaints incidenial to Females. TEE OINTMENT is tho onl y reli;iW » remedy for Bad Legs Old Wounds, Sores, and Ulcers. For Bronchi'is, Diphtheiia, Goughs, C< Ids, Gou’, Rh u autism, and all Skin Di (cases it lias no equal. Sold Ly the Proprietor, Thomao Hollo WAT, 533, Oxford Street, London, and by all dedieme Vendors throughout the World. GRATEFUL—COMFORTIF G. BREAKFAST COCOA. “By a thorough knowledge of the natural laws which govern the operations of digestion and nutrition, and by a careful application o( the fine properties of well selected cocoa, Mr. Epps has provided our breakfast tables with 9 delicately-flavoured beverage which may save us many heavy doctors’ bills. It is by tne judi cious use of such articles of diet, that a constitu tion may be gradually built up until strong enough to resist every tendency to disease. Hundreds of subtle maladies are floating around us, ready to attack wherever there is a weak point. We may escape many a fata ishaft by keeping ourselves well fortified with pure blood and a properly nourished frame.” —-The Cm- Set viet Gazette. SOLD ONLY IN PACKETS LABELLED JAMES EPPS AND CO Homcepathic Chemists, London. KEATING’S COUGH LOZENGES. COUGHS, ASTHMA, BRONCHITIS, ACCUMULATION OF PHLEGM. Composed of the purest articles. 1 bese Lozenges contain no opium nor any deleterious drug, therefore the most delicate can take them with perfect confidence. Their beneficial effect is speedy and certain. This old unfail ing family remedy is daily recommended by the most eminent physicians. In use nearly 60 years. MEDICAL TESTIMONY. 22, Cold Harbour Lane, London, July 25th, 1877. Sir, —Your Lozenges arc excellent, and their beneficial effect most reliable. I strongly recommend them in cases of uwgh and asthma. You are at liberty to state this as my opinion, formed from many years’ experience. J. Bringloe, M.R.C.S.L., L.S.A., L.M. ,T. Keating, Indian Medical Service. _ Dear Sir, —Having tried your Lozenges in lia I have much pleasure in testifying to ir beneficial etlects in cases of Incipient asumption, Asthma and Bronchial Affec is. 1 have prescribed them largely with the t results. W. B. G , Apothecary, H.M.S. Keating’s Cough Lozenges are sold by all Chemists, in tins of various sizes, each having the words “ Keating’s Cough Lozenges ’ engraven on the Government stamp. 637 KEATING'S WORM TABLETS, A PURELY VEGETABLE SWEETMEAT, Doth in appearance and,lasts, furnishing a most agreeable method of administering the only certain remedy for INTESTINAL or THREAD WORMS. It is a perfectly safe and mild preparation, and is especially adapted tor children. Sold in tins by all chemists. Proprietor, THOS, KB AXING, London, Chemist 4?; General Merchants, MUST BE SOLD, TO MAKE ROOM FOR COMING SHIPMENTS. NOVELTIES! NOVELTIES! NOVELTIES! -o- WE ARE NOW OPENING OUR SPRING AND SUMMER DRAPERY The Newest Prints, from GJd per yd. The Newest Brilliants, ‘Fast Colors ’ Fashionable Navy Blue Prints, choice patterns. Angira Cloth, the Latest Novelty Best Quality Only in French Merinos Brown Hollands Dressed ~ Striped ~ Check Muslins Pique’s ~ Marcella ~ Crochet Antimacassars, from 2/11 Beautiful Lace Curtains, large variety Muslin Long Curtains ~ ~ Muslin and Lace Short Window Blinds, large variety Grey and White Sheetings, all widths Felt Carpets, spendid patterns Cocoa Mattings, in Iyd., l^yd., and liyd. widths. Leather Cloths and Table Baizes Velvet Pile Table Covers Window Hollands, all widths Flannels and Table Damasks Horrockses well-known Long Cloths Grey Calicoes White and Colored Quilts All Wool Plaids, the very best Hosiery, Corsets, Silk Scarfs, Braids, in great variety Dress Buttons, Crochet Cotton (in reels and skeins) Brooks’ 500-yd Reels Cotton, best for machine use Baldwin’s Fingering Yams Paton & Sons’ Alloa ~ Cotton and Union Sheetings Blankets, in great variety Floor Cloths, choice patterns Cocoa Mats, various sizes. THE Above Goods are imported Direct from the Manufacturers and will be sold remarkably CHEAP, in order to make room for coming shipments. OUR OUTFITTING DEPARTMENT IS NOW REPLETE WITH THE MOST FASHIONABLE AND SERVICEABLE GOODS. Boys’ Knickerbocker and Tunic Suits Boys’ and Youths’ Tweed Galatea Suits ~ ~ Hats, in large variety ~ ~ Trousers and Vests „ ~ Moleskin Trousers ~ ~ Crimean Shirts Collars, Braces, Ties, Etc., Etc., Etc. Men’s Geelong Tweed Galatea Suits „ „ Sac „ „ » Faget „ „ „ „ Trousers 6 L „ ~ „ and Vests . Waterproof Coats, in Great Variety Men’s Blouses and Overalls, American Duck (patented) Hard and Soft Felt Hats, all sizes Merino and Flannel Shirts and Pants Colored and White Moleskin Trousers Soft Twill Cotton Shirts Crimean Shirts remarkably cheap While Long Cloth Shirts, remarkably cheap (American open back) ~ ~ ~ ~ in pleats and military fronts, remarkably cheap Merino and Ribbed Lambs’ Wool Half Hose Super. Hand-knit Half Hose Novelties in Silk Scarfs and Ties ~ Braces ~ Linen and Paper Collars SUPERIOR BOOTS AND SHOES, OF COLONIAL MANUFACTURE. 'S p I S- H IMPLEMENTS, Etc. TO FARMERS WE CAN ESPECIALLY OFFER, AT REDUCED PRICES ; Hornsby’s Ploughs, H., H.H., R. 8., and R.C., and extras for same Reid and Grey’s Double and Treble Furrow Ploughs, and extras for same Drays, 2\, 2|, and 3 axles Zigzag and Flexible Chain Harrows Cambridge and Plain Field Rollers Broadcast and Hand Sowing Machines Best Ironbark 2,3, and 4-horse Swingle Trees Cheese Presses. Bentall’s Chaff-Cutters and Corn-Crushers, all sizes Corrugated Iron, from 6 to 9 feet, best brands Ryland’s Best Fencing Wire, No. 6 to 11 Fencing Material, Consisting of Staples, Stakes, Posts, Rails, and Wire Strainers. ALSO A VERY LARGE STOCK OF Douglas’ and Goulds’ American Pumps, Force Pumps, and Piping (l£, li and 2), and Farm and Station Stores of all kinds. WE HAVE ALWAYS ON HAND A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF SADDLES, SHAFT, LEADING, AND PLOUGH HARNESS i HORSE-CLOTHS IN EVERY VARIETY. WE ARE NOW TAKING ORDERS FOR REAPERS AND BINDERS FOR THE COMING SEASON. IRONMONGERY DEPARTMENT. We beg to call special attention to the above, and have determined (to meet the present depressed times) to reduce prices to the lowest remunerative rates To parties furnishing we can offer advantages seldom met with, having just received a large and well-selected stuck of household requisites, comprising Single and Double English and French Iron Bedsteads, Fenders, Fireirons, Coal Vases, Scuttles, Fountains, Boilers, Kettles, Saucepans, Stew and Preserving Pans, all sizes; Electro-plated, Nickel Silver, Britannia Metal, and Tinware, of all descriptions. To builders and contractors we offer special inducements, having a very heavy stock of Leamington Patent Ranges (2ft Gin to 4ft Gin); Cindrella, Queens, Victoria, Vesper, and Kaiser Stoves, Register Grates, Carpenters’ Rim, Mortice, and Plate Hocks, and general builders’ ironmongery. We have also on hand an extensive stock of painters’, glaziers’ and paperhangers’ materials, consisting of Red and White Lead, Paints, and Colors, of all kinds; Raw and Boiled Linseed Oils, Turpentine, Varnishes, Brushes, Window Glass, of all kinds; Putty, Paperhangings, etc., etc. Carpenters and joiners would do well to call and inspect our stock of Tools. We are now landing a shipment of American Goods, containing a great variety of Tools and Yankee Notions. A largo stock of Rod, Bar, and Sheet Iron, also a large and good stock of Blacksmiths and Farriers tools on hand. o GROCERY DEPARTMENT. THE ABOVE DEPARTMENT IS NOW WELL STOCKED WITH New Seaosn’s Teas, in Half-Chests and Boxes Superior Mauritius Sugars, white and brown crystals and Counters Venus Twist and Black Swan Tobacco Currants, Elfeme Raisins, Sultanas, Muscatell Raisins (new fruit) Jordan and Shell Almonds. Bottled Fruit, Figs, Essences, etc., etc. A Large Stock of English and Colonial Lollies, and a full assortment of Pink's, Morton’s, and Crosse and Blackwell’s Pickles, Jams. Jellies, Sauces, Potted and Preserved Meats, etc., etc. o CHINA AND GLASSWARE, We invite inspection of this Department in Particular, as we have just unpacked twenty-three crates of General Crockery and eight casks of Glassware, consisting of Sets of Cut and Pressed Decanters; Water-Crafts; Tumblers; Wine, Custard, and Jelly Glasses. INSPECT OUR STOCK BEFORE PURCHASING ELSEWHERE. ERIEDLANDER BROS. 8 Agents Cplonial Fire Insurance Company. Commercial Stationery* JUST ARRIVED. CHOICE ASSORTMENT OF Commercial AND Household STATIONERY. •o- THE Largest and Finest Lot ever opened up in Ashburton, AND Equal to any exhibited in the Colony. WEEKS & DIXON, Printers, Publishers, AND COMMERCIAL, LAW, AND General Stationers, Guardian Opmcb, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Medicinal. Testimonials. Tuam Street, Christchurch, April 28, 1579. To Professor Guscott. Sir, — I have been troubled with Livei Complain these last six years, many times not being able to attend to work. I have tried everything in the shape of patent medicines. I have been an outdoor patient in the Hospi tal ; I got at times temporary relief. I could not sleep on my left side; I kept rolling about backwards and forwards in bed. When I got up in the morning, I would rather be in bed but work I had to attend to. When I had eaten a light meal I found it always lodged in my stomach. Always costive, a great palpi tation, pains across the chest, more particu larly under the left breast, always a violent pain between the shoulders, felt just the same as if any one was pouring water down my back, feet always cold. Happened to get one of your bills when you came to St. Asaph street, which explained to me the symptoms I was laboring under. W r hen I applied to you, you told me all my symptoms, and guaranteed me a perfect cure, which, I am happy to say, you have done through your herbal treatment. I should recommend those troubled with Liver Complaint ta place themselves unner your treatment. I am, Sir, Truly thankful, William Manson. Colombo Street, April 21, 1879. To Professor Guscott. Sir, I have been troubled with Dysentery for the last three months, so much so that I was perfectly exhausted, the linings of my intestines peeled away in (lakes. I tried every remedy that I could hear of, but to no purpose. Hearing that you were in Christchurch, and seeing lire many wonderful cures, was induced to place myself under your treatment, and I am happy to say in one week I am free from the diarrhoea, and gaining strength from your I herbal treatment. I am, yours respectfully, Ellen Brown. I give you this testimonial for the benefit o others, as I know there are a great many others suffering from the same complaint in Christchurch. Borough Hotel, Manchester Street, Christchurch, April 21, 1879. To Professor Guscott. Sir, — I have been troubled with Sciataca and Kh.umatism since the commencement of the West Coast diggings in 1864, where I bad to leave through medical advice, and went to Melbourne, and thence to Sydney, and then I thought I would try the tropical climate of Queensland, and only found temporary relief. I came to Christchurch, and tried doctors of the best medical repute, and got no better. Thinking that it was useless to go any further I gave up all hopes of being restored ; I could scarcely walk, and staying at an old friend’s, he advised me to consult you, and i am happy to say I am in as perfect health as 1 was in 1564, when I crossed the ranges of the West Coast, and was only ten days under your treatment. John O’Brien. To Professor Guscott. Sir, —Having been troubled with asthma for the last seven years, on several occasions I have been propped up in bed, and many times I had to get up and walk to get a breath of air, and had become so bad that 1 was not able to ttend to my business ; in Let, I had become a burden to myself and the people with whom I was stopping. When I came to you you told me all my symptoms, which gave me confidence to place myself under your treatment, and, being a believer in herbs, and seeing the large assortment in your establishment, and also the references from other sufferers the same as myself, in looking hack to the time of my sobering so long, and spending so much money without receiving any benefit from the treat ment until I applied to you.—l remain, yours ever thankful, Donald Smith. Great King-street, Dunedin, May 30. To Professor Guscott. Sir,- —I have to inform you that lam able to return home after your treatment of 4 weeks’ duration, having been troubled with dropsy this last 4 years. 1 have been tapped twice; I have been under the doctors in Oamaru, and also in Dunedin, and never received any bene fit from their treatment. When my sister called on you last April you told her if I would c mie to St. Kilda and stop with her you would treat me for a fortnight free of charge, and after that lime, if I were no better, you would require no payment ; but I am happy to inform you that I feel as well as ever I felt, and free 01 dropsy, and can eat and sleep well. I trust that your days may be long in Dunedin. Ycu may be assured that I will speak of the cure you have effected in me on my return home, as I leave my sistei to-morrow. —I remain yours ever grateful, Mrs. Isarella Fraser. St. Kilda, June 10, 1878. Manchester Street, Christchurch, April 29th, 1879. To Professor Guscott, Sir, —I have been troubled with Neuralgia for a length of time, and have suffered the most excruciating pains; tried everything that I could hear of, I then saw your testimonials in the papeis, and the “ Star.” I was advised to give you a trial, but I have this to say that I am perfectly free from pain. I can eat and sleep well, and am not disturbed at nights or meal times as I have been for a length of time. I have told sevei al the pain I suffered, and the wonderful relief I have had, and I would ad vise anyone troubled with Neuralgia to apply to you, as they can depend on a perfect cure. Yours ever grateful, PI. B. Williams, Tuam street, Christchurch, To Professor Guscott, Sir,—Having for the last four years suffered from bad eyes, being totally blind in one, and from using a solution of nitrate of silver as a lotion, which had penetrated my whole system, causing me the most acute pains, which, added to rheumatism, prevented my sleeping at night, and rendered my life absolutely burdensome to me, I have consulted and been treated by doc tors in different parts of Canterbury, as also in the Christchurch Hospital, but without obtain ing the slightest relief. Determined to leave no stone unturned while the smallest chance remained of an abatement of my sufferings, I applied to you immediately I heard of your arrival, and the cure which you have effected would seem to many incredible, but as I am still here a living proof of the success of your treatment, as can only be testified by hundreds in Christchurch, who knowing what I was like for so long up to a week ago, look with astonishment at the change which you have wrought. Wishing you many years of happi ness and prosperity in pursuing your useful career, I am, dear Sir, yours respectfully, Patrick Burns. Sexton’s Allenton House, §t. Asaph-street, Christchurch, Commercial Printers. > IF YOU WANT A NEAT BUSINESS CARD, GO TO THE “ HERALD ” OFFICE IF YOU WANT A WELL-PRINTED CIRCULAR, TRY THE “HERALD” OFFICE IF YOU WANT AN ATTRACTIVE HANDBILL, JTRY THE “ HERALD ” OFFICE. 4* IF YOU WANT A MAGNIFICENT POSTER, CALL AT THE HERALD OFFICE. IF YOU WANT ANY DESCRIPTION OF PLAIN OR ORNAMENTAL PRINTING, CALL AT THE “HERALD OFFICE,^ East_Strekt North. WEEKS & DIXON. PROPRIETORS.

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The Ashburton Guardian. COUNTY AGRICULTURAL AND SPORTING RECORDER. Vol. I.—No. 10. ASHBURTON, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18, 1879, Price—TWOPENCE Auctioneers and Commisssion Agents ALFRED HARRISON, AUCTIONEER, COMMISSION AGENT, ETC. JVAND SALES, Sales of Stock, Mer- Furniture and Effects, also Pigs, Fowls, and General Produce. WEEKLY SALE Every SAT (J ED AY at 12 o’clock. SALE ATTENDED. Entries can be made at my office or at the / Yards. Agent fdr the Transatlantic Fire Insurance Company. 5 EDMISTON BROS. & GUNDRY, (LATE BITUOCK AND CO.), . ASHBURTON, General Merchants, Auctioneers, Stock, . Station, Estate, and Commission Sales of Stock, Farm Implements, &c., will be held at their Yards, Ashbur ton, and the: Tinwald Yards, on alternate TUESDAYS. CASH ADVANCES Made on Stock, Produce, &c., consigned for Positive Sale. EDMISTON BROS. & GUNDRY. 19 MR. JOHN LLOYD CRAWLEY, AUCTIONEER, STOCK, LAND, ESTATE, AND COM MISSION AGENT, Holds Weekly Sales Every Saturday, at One o’clock, of Horses, Farm Produce, and General descrip- Full advertisements third page. < J. LLOYD CRAWLEY, AUCTIONEER, Stock, Land, Estate, and Commission ; . Agent, Saunders’ Buildings, East-st., Ashburton. 277 a J. K B [Oabd.] UCHANAN & Co. Auctioneers, Land, and Estate Agents, ASHBURTON. 313 a FARMERS AND OTHERS. -IijfESSRS. ACLAND, CAMPBELL, & iVI CO. are prepared to; supply Farmers ftwrl others with Station Stores, Fencing Wire, Fencing Staples, Standards, &c.,at Lowest Rates, and of First-class quality. AGENTS FOR THE ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY. CAPITAL £2,000,000 INSURANCES EFFECTED AT LOWEST RATES. ACLAND, CAMPBELL & CO., Auctioneers. A V ITT, pRE DK. p East Street (Close, to. the Railway Station) Ashburton, ftfanA and General .Commission Agent. taken for—Sydney Drays* ■ Newcastle ' r-oal and;Malv?rn (by the track load). Build ,■ ia*.Materials, of in. 'kindvFencing Wire, -" *OT«oaifaral Implements, English and Ameri- Impleni » Ac., &c. -i ---" v /MESSRS. POYNTZ & CO., STATE, fcjjSNEBAL COMMISSION AGENTS: I . Bents and Debts Collected: AND, Ik 'Ji ■ity. 7 - 3 J.Xi .v- i* • <sy T tto TEL hi c r * - t aod back at his bid | friends to know Jamemjod' - Private iof Wines and * Good stabling attendance. w. nnwRIS. 3166 Millers, &c. SAUNDERS BROS., MILLERS, Grain Merchants, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS. Offices — EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Mills— GREAT SOUTH ROAD. 72 H 11/TOFFAT begs to inform the , IVI inhabitants of Ashburton and surrounding districts that his NEW FLOUR MILL AT WAKANUI HAS COMMENCED WORK, And hopes, by strict attention to busi ness, and turning out a First-class article, to merit a share of public support. Special attention piaid to Gristing, and Farmers from a distance can have their Grist ground by return. 31 Insurance. THE LONDON & LANCASHIRE FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Capital—Fully Subscribed, £1,500,000. JURE INSURANCES of all kinds taken at lowest rates, special attention being given to Stack, Farm, Building, and other Agricultural Risks. Applications by letter for insurance will be promptly attended to. The London and Lancashire being purely a Fire Company, the whole of its resources are available to meet Fire claims and this feature will at once commend itself to the public, for the resources of the Company can never be applied to the settlement of Life Claims or Marine Losses, but every penny of its Capital (the whole of which could be called up at any time), together with its reserves, are available for Losses by Fire, and offer a .complete guarantee that all engagements will be fully carried out. Claims are met with promptitude and •liberality. Agents for Ashburton— SAUNDERS BROS. 6 Business Notice. IN BANKRUPTCY. 1 1 rWFKS & DIXON have on Sale at VY their Office, East Street North,- - PROOFS OF DEBT FORMS, FORMS OF AFFIDAVIT. Also, — FORMS of TO LET and FOR SALE. CHRISTCHURCH AND SUBURBAN DIRECTORY FOR 1879. ON SALE at the “ HERALD ” Office, Saunders Buildings, East-street. Price : Two Shillings and Sixpence. Nbatlit Bound in Cloth. The above Volume contains a lot of valuable infoipnation, and should be in the bands of every Tradesman, Timber Merchants. TIMBER! TIMBER!! 300,000 THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND FEET OF SUPERIOR* BUILDING TIMBER. ALSO, 20,000 TWENTY THOUSAND SAWN TOTARA AND BLACK PINE ENDING gTAKES NOW ON SALE AT HAYES’ TIMBER YARDS, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, AT REDUCED PRICES. 12 Brick Manufactory. BRICKS. fjpHE UNDERSIGNED having COM PLETED olieir KILN at Ashburton, arc prepared to SUPPLY BRICKS, equal tc any made in the Colony, at any Station up or down. Samples to be seen at the Company'» Offices, Ashburton, Rakaia, and V. inslow W. MONTGOMERY & CO [Limited] 32 Saddler. WM. ANDERSON, SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER, Ashburton, HAS always in STOCK a complete assortment of every description of Saddlery, Harness, Whips, Saddlers’ Iron mongery, &c., imported direct from Eng land. Goods to order manufactured on the premises of the best Materials, and at the lowest rates. 11 Cabinetmakers. T. A. GATES, ABINET MAKER, PICTURE FRAME MAKER, AND UNDERTAKER, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, ASHBURTON. 4 SPILLARD ’ S CABINET MAKING AND UPHOL STERY Manufactory, and Ware house, next to the Union Bank, Tancred street, Ashburton. Sitting Room and Bedroom Tables, Couches, Chetfonniers, Chairs, Chests of Drawers, Washstands, Commodes, Chim ney Glasses, Toilet do., Whatnots, Dress ing Tables, Cradles, Children’s Cots, Bassi nettes, Basket Ware, Bedsteads —double, single, iron, and wood; Mattresses, spring, hair, wool, and flax; Beds, feather, woollen, and cotton-flock; Bolsters and Pillows, do., do.; Carpets, Rugs, Floorcloth ; Mats and Matting Fibre, Cocoa and China; Fenders, Fire Irons and Japanned Ware ; Galvanised Baths and Buckets ; Kitchen Tables ; and English and American Chairs. Blinds—Venetian, Wire Gauze, Common Roller, and Spring ; Curtain Poles, &c. Orders promptly attended to. 13 CABINETMAKING & UPHOLSTERING ESTABLISHMENT, East Street (next Echo Dining Rooms), ASHBURTON. John ]\£ eech, PRACTICAL CABINETMAKER, UPHOLSTERER, PAPERHANGER, &c. ALL KINDS OF REPAIRS. Furniture Renovated and Repolished, or Exchanged. 10 WANTED KNOWN—That Visiting Cards, plain or mourning, can be obtained printed in various styles, at the “Herald” and “Guardian” offices, near the Railway Station, General Merchants. GREAT SALE OP THE ASSIGNED ESTATE OF HOOPER, AITKEN & CO. ORR AND CO, HAVING SECURED THE ENTIRE STOCK Of the above Estate, amounting to A"S-345 i os. 4<J., Have decided to give the PUBLIC the advantage of their Purchase by SELLING the whole of the DRAPERY, CLOTHING, BOOTS and SHOES, IRONMONGERY, FURNITURE, CROCKERY & GLASSWARE AT ABOUT HALF the USUAL PRICE for CASH. SALE OF THE DRAPERY, CLOTHING, BOOTS AND SHOES, AT THE PREMISES LATELY OCCUPIED BY J, H. PASS AND CO. SALE OF THE IRONMONGERY, FURNITURE, CROCKERY & GLASSWARE, AT THE NEW PREMISES OF HOOPER, AITKEN AND CO. BOTH SALES WILL COMMENCE ON SATURDAY, 27th SEPT. ORR AND CO., ASHBURON AND RAKAIA. 10 Chemist. MEDICAL HALL. Established 1874. J. M. C AMBRIDGE, DRUGGIST, FAMILY AND DISPENSING CHEMIST, Has always in iJtock— SPONGES—Honeycomb and Turkey Toilet TRUSSES—Common Circular, Cole’s, Sal mon and Ody’s, Mocmain, &c. ELASTIC STOCKINGS Knee Caps, Wristlets, and Anklets ; Abdominal Belts in Silk and Thread. FEEDING BOTTLES—Mather’s, Maw’s, Dean’s, Stocker’s, Ayrton and Saun ders’, O’Connell’s. INFANTS’ FOODS—Liebig’s, Hard’s, Neave’s, Ridge’s, Nestle’s. COD LIVER OILS—De Jongb’s, Lang ton’s, Moller’s, Foxe’s, Southall Bros. PERFUMERY—Piesse and Lubin’s, Rim mel’s, Gosnell’s, Briedenbach’s, Low’s, The Crown Perfumery Company’s HORSE AND CATTLE MEDICINES. HOMOEOPATHIC MEDICINES—Leath and Ross’s daily expected ex “ Wai tangi. TEETH CAREFULLY EXTRACTED. CHAS. NEATE. H cc M a W a o MOORE STREET, w cl O o h-t co H ASHBURTON. 62 General Storekeeper. gTORE. The Oldest Established Business in the County of Ashburton. D. WILLIAMSON AND CO., DRAPERS, GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, TEA, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS. The Best House in Town for MEN’S, BOYS’, AND YOUTHS’ READY-MADE CLOTHING. CELEBRATED BOOT AND SHOE DEPOT. 14 SANDO AND CO., QENERAL STOREKEEPERS, TOBACCONISTS, NEWS AGENTS, &c,, &c., EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Labor Registry Office. 35 Painter. J. R. CHAPMAN, J) AINTER, GLAZIER, PAPER HANGER & SIGNWRITER, Importer of Paperhangings, White Lead, Glass, &c. The trade supplied at lowert Wholesale Prices. 17 S. COLLINS & SON, JpAINTERS, PAPERHANGERS, SIGN-WRITERS, PLUMBERS, and DECORATOBS, Mooee-streeh Ashburton. Country orders promptly attended to, and the quality of Work and Materials Guaranteed. Public Notices. WANTED KNOWN—That we are now Selling 250 Cream Laid Commercial Envelopes for 25., cash ; 500 ditto, 3s. Gd. cash ; and 1000 ditto, Cs. Gd., for prompt cash only. Wf.eks & Dixon. WANTED —Servants out of Employ ment to advertise for Situations in the “Herald” and “Guardian.” Only One Shilling, Cash, for fifteen words. Baker and Confectioner. BREAD! BREAD!I BREAD! CONFECTIONERY and BISCUITS. EDWARD TAYLOR begs to inform the inhabitants of Ashburton and the surrounding neighborhood that lie has commenced business as Plain and Fancy Bread and Biscuit Baker., and Confec tioner in Saunders’ New Buildings, and hopes by strict attention to business, and keeping a first-class article, to merit a fair share of public patronage. BREAD—4Ib. LOAF. At the Shop ... ... s£d. If Delivered ... ... 6d. Confectionery and Biscuits always in stock. ONE TRIAL SOLICITED. Note the Address— TAYLOR, Bread and Biscuit Baker and Confectioner, EAST STREET, Near the Railway Station. 343 a —34 Builders. ASHBURTON STEAM SAW MILLS SASH AND DOOR MANUFACTORY. G. PARKIN, Proprietor, BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR. Moore Street, Every description of Timber and Budding Materials in Stock and supplied on most reasonable terms. Plans prepared and Estimates Given ou tl.e shortest notice. 26 Carriers. B. C. SMITH, CARRIER, ETC., Moore Street, Ashburton. 25 TH. BREWER’S Royal Mail COACH . leaves Longbeach for Ashburton (via Waterton, Ashton, Wheatstone, and Tinwald) daily, at 7 a.m., returning by the same route on arrival of 3 p. m. train from Christchurch. Parcels and orders punctually attended to. T. H. BREWER, 195 Proprietor. ECOOKSON, Wills Street, runs the , MAIL COACH from Ashburton Railway Station to Green Street, Alford Forest, and Mount Somers, every Tuesday, and Friday, returning Wednesday and Saturday at 8 p.m. Business Notices. Advertise. If YOU want fto sell a Farm, to sell a Horse, to rent a Farm, to buy a Horse, to buy a House, to rent a House, to obtain Board, ,o sell Groceries, to sell furniture, to sell Hardware, to hire a Servant, to borrow Money, If you want \ to sell Dry Goods, to sell a Carriage, to sell Real Estate, to seek a Situation, to obtain a Servant, to engage a Salesman, to sell Millinery Goods, to sell a House or Section, to find a Strayed Animal, to find any one’s Address, to sell a piece of Furniture, to find an owner for Anything, to buy a second-hand Carriage, to find any.hing you have L ost, If you want (to sellAgiicultural Implements YOU CAN DO SO, BY MAKING YOUR WANTS KNOWN IN Site (Stuwltan. OFFICE : SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, East Street. Business Notices. BIBLES, Prayers, and Church Services, Hymnals for various churches.—EL M, JONES, Stationer, Baring Square. For Sale. FOR SALE, T 1 nnn ACRES Tussock Land, in O Lota to suit purchasers. Very Liberal Terms. 74 SAUNDERS BROS. FOR SALE, J SINGLE SEATED BUGGY. 2 DOUBLE do. do. And a quantity of Livery Stable keeper’s effects. 76 SAUNDERS BROS. Amusements. RACING QLUB. ANNUAL MEETING. WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY, NOVEMBER igrn and 20TH. FIRST DAY. >. Handicap Hurdi.e Race of 40 sovs; distance 2 miles, over 8 flights of about 3ft. Gin. hurdles; nomination I sov., acceptance 2 sovs. 2. County Hurdi.e Race Handicap of 25 sovs. ; over 6 flights of about 3ft. 6 in hurdles; nomination I sov., acceptance 2 sovs. ; Iyi miles. District horses only. 3. Maiden Plate of go sovs. ; distance miles; weight for age ; entrance 2 sovs. ; district horses only, that have never won an advertised race. 4. Ashburton Cup Handicap of 50 sovs., added to a sweepstake sf S sovs. for acceptors ; nomination 2 sovs., acceptance 2 sovs.; 2 miles. 5. Lvdies’ Purse of 25 sovs.; district horses only ; welter weights for age ; gentlemen riders, who must be members of the Ash burton Racing Club; entrance 2 sovs.; miles. 6. Farmers’ Plate of 10 sovs.; for horses the bona Jide property of owners residing in the County of Ashburton ; no weight under 12 stone; iyi miles ; entrance 1 sov. SECOND DAY. 1. County Steeplechase of 30 sovs.; over about 2 miles of fair hunting country; weight for age ; for district horses only ; entrance 2 sovs. 2. Racing Club Handicap of 40 sovs.; added to a sweep of 3 sovs. for acceptors ; 1 miles ; open ; nomination 2 sovs. 3. Tradesmen’s Handicap of 20 sovs.; district horses only; I % miles; nomina tion I sov.; acceptance I sov. 4. Forced Handicap of 15 sovs.; for all winning horses at this meeting ; entrance 2 sovs.; 1X miles. 5. Consolation Handicap of 15 sovs.; for beaten horses; nomination 1 sov.; acceptance I sov. RULES AND REGULATIONS : Qualification fee, £2 25.; members of the Ashburton Racing Club free. ' No entry will be received for any of the races except on the condition that all dis putes shall be decided by the stewards, whose decision in all cases shall be final. County horses shall be held to mean horses the bona fide .property of owners residing in the County of Ashburton pre vious to Ist September, 1879. Canterbury Jockey Club rules strictly adhered to unless otherwise specified. No protest will be entertained unless £2 2s. be deposited, which shall be_ for feited should the protest, in the opinion of the stewards, prove frivolous. All entries and nominations to be in the hands of the secretary, addressed to the Somerset Hotel, not later than 4 p.m. on October 31st. Weights to appear for first day’s handicaps on Friday. November 14th ; acceptances on Monday, November 17th, in “ Lyttelton Times,” the “Press, and the Ashburton “Herald,” and for second day’s racing, weights will be declared at 7 p.m. on evening of Novem ber 19 ; acceptances at 9 p.m. same night. 4.11 entries to he sealed and addressed tc to the secretary, Ashburton, enclosing entrance fees, name and age of horse, and colors of the rider. Any jockey riding in any other than his declared colors will be fined one sovereign. JAMES WILKIE, 402 a Hon. See. Poulterer, &c. RABBITS! RABBITS!! P . HARPER, FISHMONGER AND POULTERER Near the Ashburton Hotel, East Street. BEGS to inform the inhabitants ti Ashburton that he HAS OPENED in the above line, and trusts, by strict attention to business, and supplying but articles of first class quality, hopes tr merit a share oi public patronage OYSTER SALOON. Hot Fried Fish and Stewed Eelk frotii to 11 every night.

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MEMORANDA. AUCTION SALES. This Day. J. E. Buchanan & Co., at their Yards, Havelock Street, at 12.30 Horses and General Merchandise. Acland, Campbell, and Co., at the Horse Bazaar, Burnett Street, at 1 o’clock — Weekly Sale of Horses. SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE. PORT OF LYTTELTON. DEPARTURES. Oct. 17—Italy, for Newcastle. Oct. 17—Wellington, for Akaroa and Port Chalmers. Oct. 17—-Wakatipu, for Wellington and Sydney. STEAMERS LEAVE LYTTELTON AS UNDER. For Wellington —Wan aka, To day. Pas sengers by the 8 p. m. train from Christchurch to Port. For Napier and the North— Wanaka, as above. Foe Port Chalmers— Penguin, To-day. For Melbourne, Bluff Arawata, Wednesday, October 22. Passengers by the 2.40 p.m. train fronx Christ church to Port Albion, Tuesday, 28th, transhipping to Bingarooma at Port Chalmers. For Sydney —Rotorua, Monday, 27th. For Hobart Town Albion, Tuesday, October 28. For Picton, Nelson, &c. —Wellington, Tuesday, 21st. For West Coast and Nelson Maori, Wednesday, 22nd October. All berths to be secured at the Shipping Office. POST OFFICE NOTICES. Mails at the Ashburton Post Office close as follows: for Christchurch and North at 10.20 a.m. 4 p.m., and 7.30 p.m., daily. For Chertsey at 10.20 a.m aaily. For Rakaia at 10.20 a.m and 4p.nl daily. For Dunedin, Tinwald Winslow, Hinds, Coldstream, Rangitata, Orari, Winchester, and Geraldine, at 10.20 a.m, daily. For Temuka. Timaru, and South at 10.20 a.m and 3 p.m daily. , „ „ For Greenstreet, Ashburton Forks, Mount Somers, and Ashburton Gorge on Tuesdays and Fridays at 10.30 a.m For Ashton, Waterloo, and Longbeach, at .15 p.m. daily. For Wakanui and Seafield, on Mondays and‘Thursdays, 7.30 p.m. Mails for Wellington and Northern Ports will be despatched per Express Train To morrow (Saturday) afternoon, to connect with the'Wanaka, at Lyttelton. W. St. G. Douglas, Postmaster. A travelling Post Office having been estab lished oh the Southern line of railway, letters bearing a late fee of 2d. may be posted at any station in the mail carriage attached to the express train, and, they will be included in the mails made up in transit for offices on the main line and branches. Sydney J. Dick, Chief Postmaster. UNCLAIMED LETTERS. The following letteis from places beyond the colony were received at the Ashbuitcn Post Office during the month of August, and remained unclaimed on ist October, 1879 1 Allinham, J. Charles, Richard Critchley, W. S. Deacon, William Devane, Patrick Fraher, John Criffin, Morgan Maclean (or Maclear) John Kennedy, William Kissane, Michael Larkin, Andrew Morrison, James Moriarty. Michael Quinlan. Mary Ryan, Thomas B. : Sharp, Sames Valpy, JohnN. Vincent, J. . . . Walker, Archibald Woodman, W. D. Young, Lewis P. McAllister, Mrs Black, John Twiss, Michael W. St, G. Douglas, Postmaster. On the first da’ jf each month a list is ex hibited at each Pc .t Office in the Colony of the addtyw* of all letters received from places be yond the Colony that have remaind unclaimed for one month at such Post Office; and such of these letters as remain unclaimed at the end *dfh further period of two months are then for warded to the Dead Letter Office, to be return ed unopened to the countries where they origi nated. Unclaimed letters originating in the Colony are not advertised, but at the end of two months are forwarded to the Dead Letter Office,: Wellington, there to be opened and re turned to thewriters. /NOTICE. N;EW POSTAL REGULATION. . Letters posted within the colony having the names and addresses of the senders printed on the address side of the envelopes, accompanied . by,a request, that the letters be returned if not claimed within a stated period, will be return ed uhopened. Provided, however, such letters cWI have remained in the post office to which they may bfc addressed, at least ten days. ASHBURTON RETAIL LIST. COMMERCIAL REPORT. FOll WEEK ENDING OCTOBER 15, 1879. (From our Chi istchurch Correspondent. ) 1 have again to congratulate the farmers and all who benefit by their prosperity, upon another day or two’s rain. The effect upon the spirits of all concerned must be most cheering, and no doubt will impress new-comers with admiration of the solid advantages we possess over the old country in the quality of the soil, and the salubrity of our climate. This subject leads me on to one I con sider has been lost sight of by many per sons whose interests should have induced them to give the matter some amount of cousi leration, viz., the supply of fodder to the different mining districts, and notably the West Coast. Some eight or ten years hack an exten sive trade sprung up in the supply of baled chaff. At that time the demand far ex ceeded the supply, and hardly a vessel left Lyttelton for the Coast that did not carry at least 70 to 100, and in some cases 300 bales of chaff, to either Hokitika or Greymouth, where our best brands realised, landed, up to £l3 per ton, Melbourne chaff at the same market realising about the same price. Since then, Melbourne has done her best to cut us out and has so far succeeded, with the assistance of the cheap freight, and a knowledge of what was required; I consider this state of affairs never should have been allowed to transpire. I will endeavor to shortly give a few of the reasons why this came about, and the cause of our failure to take ad vantage of our immense natural resources, and point out the superiority of Canter bury over almost any other part of the Southern Hemisphere to supply the raw material for its manufacture. Like every new industry started, it must labor under the disadvantage of requiring some treatment different to what the tillers of the soil had been accustomed to. It interfered with old-fashioned ideas, and did not fit in with farmers’ preconceived notions as to what was the proper thing to do. However, in this, as in all other first attempts, a gentleman who now occupies a position in the foremost ranks of the agricultural community, stepped out of the beaten track and showed what might be done by planting about 300 acres of oats for special purpose. The result would have been a splendid success, had we not experienced a very wet harvest, which partially spoilt a crop averaging at least four tons per acre, and prevented the highest market price being obtained. There was, however, quite sufficient evi dence to prove that with an ordinary season the venture would turn out an un doubted financial success. The plan adopted was to sow on fair soil about 3| to 4 bushels of Tartarian oats per acre, and it has been proved that being sown thick, when once out of the ground all moisture in the air is more rapidly absorbed and retained than with thin sowing, and a quicker growth of straw is induced, as in the case of trees closely planted. This, coming in earlier than the ordinary crops, from the fact that it should be cut just as the sap is set, gives ample time for the proper turning and drying, before it is necessary to tie and stack. lam quite prepared to meet with many objections on the part of culti vators whose farms are distant from centres of population. This, of course, must militate against every industry until necessity brings the remedy in the shape of branch lines and cheap transit. What is required is the material of as good quality and at as cheap a rate as our neighbors can produce, and our merchants will soon find an outlet in those markets most suitable for its consumption. I may here remark that shipowners are not altogether blameless in this matter as the rates of freight hitherto charged on baled chaff to Hokitika and Greymouth, viz., 90s per ton dead weight, if not pro hibitory is certainly a bar to business, and has resulted in driving the trade to Mel bourne, whence, I understand, it is car ried and delivered on the wharf at about 13s per ton. These facts only go to prove that a direct route to the West Coast by rail is most urgently needed, and deserves more attention from the commercial com munity than it has hitherto received. I have no change to report in values of general produce. Wheat is still firm at last quotation, and any good parcels offer ing are eagerly bought up for local use. Barley stocks in farmers’ hands appear quite exhausted, and only very small in ferior parcels are now offering. Oats are, if anything, easier, with no disposition on the part of the trade to operate beyond immediate requirements. Potatoes for shipment and seed purposes meet with ready buyers at full rates. QUOTATIONS. s. d. s. d. Wheat, milling, per bush 4 3to 4 8 ~ inferior & fowl feed ~ 3 6,, 3 9 Barley, feed „ 3 0 » 3 6 ~ malting ' 5 6„ 0 o Oats, feed ». 2 3» 2 4 ~ seed ~ 2 511 2 7 ~ milling ~ 2 5 » 2 7 Rye Grass, ~ 4 0 » 5 0 Flour, best £l3 per ton, less trade discount. Sharps, £$ 10s. Bran, £5, sacks in. Cheese, prime, 6d to6j£d. Potted Butter, nd. to is. Meadow Hay, £5. Straw’, £z 15s. Salted Hides, 3d. Butchers’ Fat, 1 Pearl Bailey, £z6 per ton, less discount. Cocksfoot, 6j£d per lb. Cow Grass, ioj£d to nd. Rape Seed, SJ4d to dd. In Com Sacks nothing doing. Messrs H. Matson and Co. report on the live stock market, &c. for the week ending Thursday, October 16, as follows : Yesterday’s weekly market at the metropolitan yards was fully supplied with all classes of stock, 406 head of cattle, 5950 head of sheep, and 32 pigs being penned for the week’s requirements. In fat sheep we have seldom seen a better display, both of point of numbers and quality, as out of the total entries not more than six or seven hundred were storer. Shorn sheep ai« now being brought largely to hand, and judging from what we have seen they come out of their wool remarkably well, Messrs J. Grigg, C. Hurse, J. Bell, a id others being the chief contributors in this class yesterday. In woollies, Messrs Gould and Cameron carried off the palm with their first draft of the Springfield wethers, and it will be sufficient to say that both in weight and quality they fully maintained their past reputation, topping the market with crossbreds at 15s 3d, jnermos at 12s. There was an average attendance of the trade, and sales opened brisker than was anticipated, considering the large supply, most of the lines being quitted as the auction progressed. Towards the middle and close of the sale, however, prices gave way, and became irregular, and to effect a clearance salesmen had to accept a decline of the extent of last week s rise, leaving the quotation at 2W per lb. for wood quality mutton in wool, or l|d per lb. shorn. In store sheep there is very little doing for want of supplies, the few sent to hand being mostly culls and odd lots, but for anything like sound young healthy sheep there is an active enquiry, and high rates ruling. . Fat lambs are a scarcity in the market. There are plenty to hand, such as they are, but of any that really deserve the name, there has not been more than one or two small lines penned this season. The general quality of the beef on offer was very inferior and second rate, and with full markets of good cattle for several weeks past, at which butchers had bought heavily, they are in a position to decline such as was offered them yester day, which they did, except at reduced rates, a dull and unsatisfactory sale being the result. Store cattle are in slightly better re quest, but there is still plenty of room for improvement in prices, and not more than half the number yarded were disposed of. Fresh condition two-year-olds, to be put on for immediate grazing, are, perhaps, the most in demand and ready for sale. Money is still very difficult to collect, and there is considerable tightness in commercial circles, but still the trade bills are very well met. There are large sums seeking investment upon mortgages, but satisfactory securities are difficult to obtain. The procuration fe3s upon this class of investment have been greatly reduced. The following is the report of the Com Exchange for the week ending Friday evening, October 17th, 1879 : The grain crops all through the pro vinces are reported as looking well. During the week the weather has been favorable. The late copious rain, winch has ’been general, will prove very bene ficial. The accounts from all the Austra lasian colonies speak well of the prospect of the com crops, with a promise of double the yield of that of last year. The corn market in London shows signs of great firmness. The wheat shipments afloat for the United Kingdom are con siderably above the average. Wheat—The market is barely supplied, with an increased demand. Holders are firmer in their demands, and asking ad vanced rates. The tone of the market is in favor of the seller. First-class mill ing wheat is worth 5s ; medium, 4s Gd to 4s lOd ; chick wheat, 3s 6d to 3s lOd per bushel. Oats.—The demand is only local. Holders are anxious to sell at reduced rates. These is little demand for export. Good milling oats cannot be. quoted at over 2s 3d to 2s Gd ; feed, 2s Id to 2s 3d per bushel. Barley.—The inquiries for malting barley are not brisk. The market is bare of good samples. The maltsters seem not disposed to operate. Prime barley is worth 5s 3d to 5s 9d ; medium, 4s Gd to 5s per bushel. Potatoes.—The demand has increased ; rates have consequently advanced. There is a good inquiry for export and for seed purposes. Stocks are reported as being very light. Derwents in good shipping order have a ready sale at £4 to £4 10s per ton ; prime seed samples have been sold at £4 per ton. Grass seed. —There is no inquiry ; rates are nominal. Cheese and Butter. —Good cheese is in demand for export at 6d to 6|d per lb. Butter at 8d to 9d per lb. [By Telegraph.] Dunedin, Oct. 17. Wheat, 4/9 to 5/ ; fowls’ wheat, 3/6 to 3/9; milling wheat is firm at present prices. Oats, 2/ to 2/2. Barley, 5/ to 5/6 ; feed do., 3/ to 3/6. Potatoes, £4 15/ to £5 ; round white do., £5. Chaff, £4. Pollard, £5. Flour, large sacks, £ll 10/ to £l2. Oatmeal, £l3. Pearl barley, £6. Onions, 20/. Cheese, 8/. Bacon, rolled, /B£. The Ashburton Guardian, COUNTY AGRICULTURAL & SPORTING RECORDER. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18, 1879. The equality of parties in Parliament this session is almost a calamity to the colony. While one or two votes sway, so to speak, the destinies of Now Zealand, and place power so near to the hand of either party, it is evident that no-confi dence motions will occupy the attention and time of members more than good legislation, and the many new members whoso political careers took birth in the last election will have passed through a not very edifying training in party warfare before they begin their political apprenticeship of legislating for the colony’s welfare. Just now everything is, so to speak, at a standstill, and no real progress can he made with public business until it has been decided who is to rule. And we would not be surprised to find that, when the time for prorogation comes, this difficult question has not been satis factorily settled. Believing that the Ministry of Sir George Grey was mark edly incompetent for the duty of ad ministering public affairs, as has been amply shown since Sir George’s party went into Opposition, it is not likely the Constitutionalists will care to allow them, if they can possibly prevent it, to return to power. The reconstructed probable Ministry under Mr Macandrew, or Colonel Whitmore, with Messrs Shepherd and Pyko included therein, will he even less likely to secure their confidence, so that an accession to office of the so-called “ liberals ” will not in any way help to allay the feeling of their opponents against them. With Sir George Grey’s well known and openly avowed belief that the present Ministry are the repre sentatives of the land-sharking section of the colony, and the Premier the catspaw of the Canterbury squatters —that all largo owners of property are dishonest and ever ready to compass their own en richment at the expense of the working men, —that Liberal measures can never be hoped for from a Government made up of such selfish politicians ; with this belief shared in, or at least apparently shared in by his supporters, it is not to bo hoped they will readily care to dis abuse their minds of the hitler impres sion Sir George’s bitterness against his opponents has left. And so the light will go on, and while it does go on, time that should be devoted to practical business is wasted, and the colony, in return for the cost of maintaining a Parliament, re ceives—talk, and talk alone. So far as business is concerned, Sir George’s costly appeal to the country has ended in making things worse than before the first vote that showed so heavy a majority against him. Yet his party has now a majority in the House, and that majority is being used mightily to stop business. The evening sitting of the House goes on till the bed-time of ordinary mortals, and then an adjournment is carried by the Greyite majority, after a flood of pur poseless talk has hindered everything. There arc this session numbers of private Bills, the progress of which is being delayed by party tactics blocking the way. The waterworks Bill of the Ash burton County Council is one of these, and there are many other districts of the colony similarly situated in regard to their private Bills before the House. There are measures of reform, the pass ing of which have been laid upon this Parliament as a duty ; and the question of the colony’s finance lies on the floor of the House waiting to be grappled with. But all these matters must stand aside until it is settled which is to be the dominant part. The Ministry have already showed by the Financial State merit they have brought down that the party they ousted had but a very in-, different care of the public funds, and ought never to have been trusted with their control, while Mr Bryce’s statement of Native affairs'is sufficiently exponent of what the Colony might have become under the free and easy administration of its Native Department by the Hon. John Sheehan. Though we cannot hope that the Statements now before the House will have the effect of staying the desire of a party to obtain office, when it has a ma jority of the House—nor would we see a minority rule—yet we cannot but hope that the laying bare of the position of the colony will exercise a wholesome chock on the extravagance that has been rampant, and bring about a satisfactory nmlerstand iug—■-whichever side is in power—to allow business to proceed. ped. from the Wos'o Coast, for £3 aside, distances 100, 150, •'and 200 yards. TheV convincing ground will either bo in East street, oposite the Guardian office, or in the Domain. Cricket.—A match will take place this afternoon, in the Domain, between the County and Borough Clubs. The follow ing are the players selected to represent the respective Clubs : COUNTV CLUB. BOROUGH CLUB. F. Mainwaring G. Andrews St. G. Douglas A. Andrews \V. B. Denshire J. Ashwood T Fooks D. Amos T. Buchanan W. Broadbelt E. A. Field C. Wright W. Grant H. Fowler Hodder H. Whitely E. Saunders J. Lusk S. Saunders D. Leitch R. Wostcnra F. Shury EMERGENCIES : Mr Crisp Mr Groves Guy Poyntz ’ H.arris Tarawhiti The Unemployed. — A telegram ra ceived by the Mayor from Mr E. G. Wright, M. U. R., states that the Minister for Public Works has ordered the im- . , mediate survey of the railway line tween Oxford and Sheffield, at the Wai makariri Gorge, so that it might he ready “ for the unemployed in a fortnight. Buti I . meantime such as can be provided for at ■ Aibuvy must be sent there. Fire Brigade.—Some time ago the 1 : members of the Fire Brigade decided that the erection now doing duty as a bell tower was situated on too low a site to be heard to the best advantage, and resolved to erect one in some more elevated part of the township. With this object in view, Mr. George Compton, Captain of the Bri gade', and two of the committee, inspected a number of the reserves, but none which would thoroughly answer the require ments were procurable, those best adapted for the purposed being considered too valuable for the purpose, and those' avail-'j f able to possess the same disadvantages as 1. the present one. We should imagine, con sidering the number of reserves in Ash burton, so necessary a body as the fire ■ * brigade should have a site granted to them in such a position as would make the best, possible use of their services. We think 1 '- ' 1 it would not be difficult to obtain leave from the General Government to erect the shed and bell tower on the waste section between the post office and Hodder and Co.’s shop. This, from its central and' 1 elevated position could not be excelled for the purpose. At any rate, it is to 'fljjjF desired that the brigade will find some’! place in town in which their engine and boll will be of some more utility. The framework on which it is intended to erect; the bell is to be about 35 feet in height. I The Hen Thefts.—Moore,, the hep thief, pleaded . guilty in the Court on Thursday to the charges laid against him, and he was sentenced to twelve .' months’ 'imprisonment. He has been carry-.") ing on a robbery, of the, fowl- u; houses and no less than 22 birds were produced in Court as evidence of his guilt. His Worship \ severely reprimanded him in passing sen- I tence, adding that larceny of that kind | had been frequent of late, but thanks to the smartness and energy of the police, his Worship was able to make an example; •: i of Moore, and such thefts would be put j down with a strong hand. _ r umn The Ashburton Courthouse.— ln tbp;g House on Thursday Mr E. G. Wright, the member for Coleridge, obtained an assur ance from the Hon. Mr Rolleston that a sum of money would be placed on the estimates for building a Courthouse at. Ashburton. ‘ ; .•* j . \ '■ Mail News. —The Postmaster notifies that letters, &c., despatched by the train this (Saturday) afternoon will be in time to connect with the Wanaka, wlifßih leaves Lyttelton for Wellington in the evening. Mr Sheehan’s Private Character.— The “ N.Z Times ” on Mr Sheehan says : ‘‘ Mr Sheehan certainly made a good speech last night. Many, if not most, of his hearers were in accord with him when he said that he claimed that so long as he could do his public business, and do it thoroughly and well, his peraonal character did not concern the House Or . tho country. But it is only fair to remind’; our readers that it is exceedingly doubt ful whether it is possible for a Minister who claims to exercise an unusual amount of personal influence to avoid forfeiting that influence by personal failings which., are calculated to lower him in the eyes of the very natives in whom he wishes to inspire respect and confidence, both in himself and in the law which. he re-; presents. ” Inquest at Temuka. —On Tuesday Mr Guinness held an inquest on the body of James Guy, a cadet in the Temuka Post’ office, who died suddenly last Sunday. On hearing the medical evidence of Dr. Gumming, who made a post-mortem ex amination, the jury returned a verdict that deceased died from pulmonary apo plexy. Cambridge School Committee. meeting of the Cambridge School- Com mittee was held in Mr Megson’s house on. the Ist inst. The members present were Messrs Megson (Chairman), Watkins, - Lloyd, Dale, Margetts, and Ashton. The Chairman recounted the business done by himself since last meeting, and the work executed on the school grounds, which had been considerably improved by fen cing, planting, etc. The business done by the Chairman- was approved of. -Mr Joseph Lloyd was appointed Secretary and Treasurer to the Committee,’ and a vote was recorded expressive of the Commit tee’s satisfaction with the manner In which the inqirovements on the school grounds had been carried out. Itwaa resolved to apply to the Board of Educa tion for the special grant to defray the cost of the improvements. The Chairman and Treasurer were appointed to sign cheques, and the outstanding accounts for stationery, etc., were ordered to be paid, after which the resignation of Mr Lul, aa a member of the Committee, was accepted, and the meeting adjourned. Point, Teachers in Government Schools. — At a meeting of the Board of Educiiti' ■!) on Thursday, in reference to an ; application from a schoolmaster, the jj Board decided that when pupil-teachers I hr.vo completed their term of serviceJ masters arc not entitled to payment fflfri giving them instruction, and no such pay ments will be in future. THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN [Saturday, October i?>, 1&79 2 J. d. 51 d. Butter, inferior to best i? lb 1 1 to I 0 Eggs, dpzen Cheese, prime quality, lb I 0 to O 0 O 8 to O 10 , ; Bacon, prime smoked, $ lb O 9 to O 10 Hams in cloth, $ lb 1 0 to O 0 Plonk in bags, toolb Oatmeal, v 25ft H 6 6 0 to to O O 0 4 ; La*4r«nb - - * 0 9 to O O TITANTED KNOWN—That the cheap -‘W est and neatest CARDS may bo "had at *‘ie “GUARDIAN OFFICE.” SEWING Machines and other Requi sites. H. M. JONES, Stationer, Etc., Bating Square. 473> Public Notices, £1 REWARD. LOST, from Trevorton Two Bay GELDINGS, had covers on when lost. One a light bay with short tail, white hind foot, and swelling inside of fore leg ; the other a dark bay, no visible brand, had a leather strap round waist. The above reward will be given if de livered at my shop, or ten shillings for information that will lead to their re covery. JAMES TASKER, Butcher, 106—553 a Trevorton. PUBLIC NOTICE. rnHE COMMITTEE and those in- J terested in the WINSLOW AN NUAL SPORTS are requested to meet on FRIDAY, Oct. 24th, at 8 p.m , at the Railway Hotel, Winslow, to arrange about the Recreation Ground and the forth coming Sports. By order, 107 SCOTT, Chairman. THE ASHBUR2ON GUARDIAN gUBSCRIBERS in the Country are particularly requested to communicate with the Publishers if their papers are not properly addressed. The number of Sub scribers has increased so rapidly that un less great care is taken in giving orders as to address and how to be sent, the papers may be left at the wrong place. All orders will receive our prompt attention. WEEKS AND DIXON, Proprietors. October 13, 1879. General Merchants, MUST BE S TO MAKE ROOM FOR COMING OLD, SHIPMENTS. NOVELTIES! NOVELTIES! NOVELTIES! o WE ARE NOW OPENING OUR SPRING and SUMMER DRAPERY The Newest Prints, from GAd per yd. The Newest Brilliants, ‘Fast Colors ’ Fashionable Navy Bine Prints, choice patterns. Angira Cloth, the Latest Novelty Best Quality Only in French Merinos Brown Hollands Dressed ~ Striped ~ Check Muslins Pique’s ~ Marcella ~ Crochet Antimacassars, from 2/11 Beautiful Lace Curtains, large variety Muslin Long Curtains ~ ~ Muslin and Lace Short Window Blinds, largo variety Grey and White Sheetings, all widths Felt Carpets, spendid patterns Cocoa Mattings, in Iyd., l]yd., and iJs-yd. widths. Leather Cloths and Table Bair.cs Velvet Pile Table Covers Window Hollands, all widths Flannels and Table Damasks Horrockses well-known Long Cloths Grey Calicoes White and Colored Quilts All Wool Plaids, the very best Hosiery, Corsets, Silk Scarfs, Braids, in great variety Dress Buttons, Crochet Cotton (in reels and skeins) Brooks’ 500-yd Reels Cotton, best for machine use Baldwin’s Fingering Yarns Patou & Sons’ Alloa ~ Cotton and Union Sheetings Blankets, in great variety Floor Cloths, choice patterns Cocoa Mats, various sizes. Tl w fa O P! O y: n O c 2 H *2l o # o y: fMHE Above Goods are imported Direct from the Manufacturers and will be sold | remarkably CHEAP, in order to make room for coming shipments. E-i k w a H P 3 < Ph W ft H fc W S H P 3 -rj Ph W A 02 £ OUR OUTFITTING DEPARTMENT IS NOW REPLETE WITH THE MOST FASHIONABLE AND SERVICEABLE GOODS. Boys’ Knickerbocker and Tunic Suits Boys’ and Youths’ Tweed Galatea Suits ~ Hats, in large variety ~ Trousers and Vests „ Moleskin Trousers M ~ Crimean Shirts Collars, Braces, Ties, Etc., Etc., Etc. Men’s Geelong Tweed Galatea Suits ~ ~ » Sac „ ~ >) » Paget ~ ~ ~ ~ Trousers I, ~ ~ ~ ,i and Vests Waterproof Coats, in Great Variety Men’s Blouses and < Derails, American Duck (patented) Hard and Soft Felt Hats, all sizes Merino and Flannel Shirts and Pants Colored and White Moleskin Trousers Soft Twill Cotton Shirts Crimean Shirts remarkably cheap White Long Cloth Shirts, remarkably cheap (American open back) J} ~ ~ ~ in pleats and military fronts, remarkably cheap Merino and Ribbed Lambs’ Wool Half Hose Super. Hand-knit Half Hose Novelties in Silk Scarfs .and Ties ~ Braces ~ Linen and Paper Collars SUPERIOR BOOTS AND SHOES, OF COLONIAL MANUFACTURE. IMPLEMENTS, Etc. TO FARMERS WE CAN ESPECIALLY OFFER, AT REDUCED PRICES : Hornsby’s Ploughs, H., H.H., R. 8., and R.C., and extras for same Reid and Grey’s Double and Treble Furrow Ploughs, and extras for same Drays, 2i, 2|-, and 3 axles Zigzag and Flexible Chain Harrows Cambridge and Plain Field Rollers Broadcast and Hand Sowing Machines Best Ironbark 2,3, and 4-horse Swingle Trees Cheese Presses. Bentall’s Chaff-Cutters and Corn-Crushers, all sizes Corrugated Iron, from G to 9 feet, best brands Ryland’s Best Fencing Wire, No. G to 11 IVlcitGri&l, Consisting of StuploSj StfikcSj Posts ? XfoiilSj Jinci Wiig Strainers. ALSO A VERY LARGE STOCK OF ►ouglas’ and Goulds’ American Pumps, Force Pumps, and Piping (Ij, U and 2), and Farm and Station Stores of all kinds. WE HAVE ALWAYS ON HAND A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF SADDLES, SHAFT, LEADING, AND PLOUGH HARNESS HORSE-CLOTHS IN EVERY VARIETY. WE ARE NOW TAKING ORDERS FOR REAPERS AND BINDERS FOR THE COMING SEASON. IRONMONGERY DEPARTMENT. e be“ to call special attention to the above, and have determined (to meet the ° present depressed times) to reduce prices to the lowest remunerative rates > parties furnishing we can offer advantages seldom met with, having just F received a large and well-selected stock of household requisites, comprising SinMe and Double English and French Iron Bedsteads, Fenders, Fireirons, Coal Vases, Scuttles, Fountains, Boilers, Kettles, Saucepans, Stew and Preserving Pans, all sizes ; Electro-plated, Nickel Silver, Britannia Metal, and Tinware, of all descriptions. ) builders and contractors wo offer special inducements, having a very heavy stock of Leamington Patent Ranges (2ft Gin to 4ft Gin); Cindrella, Queens, Victoria, Vesper,“and Kaiser Stoves, Register Grates, Carpenters’ Rim, Mortice, and Plate Hocks, and general builders’ ironmongery, e have also on hand an extensive stock of painters’, glaziers and paperhangers materials, consisting of Red and White Lead, Paints, and Colors, of all kinds • Raw and Boiled Linseed Oils, Turpentine, Varnishes, Brushes, Window Glass, of all kinds; Putty, Paperhangings, etc., ate. irpenters and joiners would do well to call and inspect stock of Tools. \yg . are now landing a shipment of American Goods, containing a great variety of Tools and Yankee Notions. , , A . , large stock of- Rod, Bar, and Sheet Iron, also a large and good stock of Blacksmiths and Farriers tools on hand. GROCERY DEPARTMENT. THE ABOVE DEPARTMENT IS NOW WELL STOCKED WITH New Seaosn’s Teas, in Half-Chests and Boxes Superior Mauritius Sugars, white and brown crystals and Counters Venus Twist and Black Swan Tobacco Currants, Elfeme Raisins, Sultanas, Muscatell Raisins (new fruit) Jordan and Shell Almonds. Bottled Fruit, Figs, Essences, etc., etc. A Large Stock of English and Colonial Lollies, and a full assortment of Pink’s, Morton’s, and Crosse and Blackwell’s Pickles, Jams, Jellies, Sauces, Potted and Preserved Meats, etc., etc. CHINA AND GLASSWARE, We invito inspection of this Department in Particular, as we have just packed twenty-three crates of General Crockery and eight casks of Glassware, isisting of Sets of Cut and Pressed Decanters; Water-Crafts; Tumblers ; Wine, stard, and Jelly Glasses. INSPECT OUR STOCK BEFORE PURCHASING ELSEWFIERE. FRIEDLANDER BROS. Agents Colonial Tire Insurance Company. Seedsmen. SEALY BROS., Seedsmen and nurserymen. East Street, ASHISU R T O N . Farm, Garden, and Flower Seeds and Garden Requisites of every descrip tion at Lowest Rates. Nursery—Moore Street. 43 N OTIC E. Public are respectfully reminded I that the undersigned business houses agreed in June last to close at 0 p.m., sharp, for llie benefit of employes, who would earnestly invite customers to do their purchasing in good time, in order to adhere to the rule. Wo, the undersigned, do hereby agree to close our respective places of business, on and after Monday, *J3rd Juno, 1873, at the boar of 0 o clock every evening, except Saturday, for the benefit of our employes. (Signed) 011 iI A Co. T. R. 11 ODDER A Co. FRIEDLAXDER BROS. 11 ALLEN STEIN BROS. & Co. per V/. Sparrow, !)G — D. WILLIAMSON A Co. 5G7a Pi'ji^rrr.iAA'ii-ar.—A sjn’ii't match will take place tins afternoon at 5 o’clock be tween E. Onghten and Macfarlane, a

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LOCAL INDUSTRIES. I No. 11. I Messrs Montgomery & Co.’s Brick I Manufactory. By the courtesy of Mr Stephen Potter - , the manager of Messrs Montgomery and Co. ’s brick manufactory, our reporter ob tained the following description of this important establishment. The works are situated, on the North Town Belt, op posite the Public Domain, and the area of land in connection with them is twenty acres in extent, the greater portion of which is at present a beautiful verdant paddock, in English grass. The most im portant and prominent feature in the works is the kiln. This is an oval-shaped structure of brick, about 90ft. long, 30ft. wide, the sides having a slight slope inwards, and about 12ft. in height. In the centre of this pile, is the smoke shaft, about 90ft. in height, and, as may be im agined, it is a very prominent land mark, and oh our broad plains can be seen for miles in all directions. The kiln itself, in the building of which 100,000 bricks Were used, bears a resemblance in shape to Effort, and the 12 doors to the chambers very fairly represent the embrasures for the guns; or it might be compared to a huge copy of the Noah’s Ark which our childhood’s fancy used to paint. It is constructed on what is known as Hoff man’s patent which is now extensively used in the old country, and the whole of the work has been carriel out under the supervision of Mr Potter It possesses many advantages over the old fashioned system. The chambers are never idle, the process of working being somewhat as follows r-There are 12cbambersin the erection, each being entered by a door way and passage; these are filled with the raw bricks in rotation, each chamber having a capacity for about 6000 bricks. By a system of flues and dampers the draught can be made to circulate through the structure in any desired direction. The fuel used is slack coal, and the quantity required is from two to three cwt. per thousand bricks. The top of the lain is flat and covered in, the heat not being so notiaaable as one would expect from such a body of flame as exists in the heart of the kiln. A number of earthenware flues lead down to the chambers for the purpose of supplying fuel, which has to be done at intervals of from 1J to 3 hours, according to the draught. Each flue is covered with a cap, and on removing this the fires canbe seen in all the different stages, according to the progress made in the burning of the bricks—varying from the commencement of the process, where the flames ore just beginning to burst out, to an intense .white heat, where the process is in full blast, and decreasing again where the batch is baked, and gradually cooling. The rotation of the work is very interest ing, as when in full work the burning process is going oifeiTwdl its varieties of temperature simiplß^fcgly; and whilst in one chamber tEUgreen bricks are being stacked, the flipped article is being wheeled away and stored ready for a cus tomer, and between the two the batches are in various stages of burning. A great many advantages are gained by this process. There is perfect regularity in the heat in each chamber, consequently there is complete uniformity in the quality of the article manufactured. All smoke is consumed, and there is thus no annoyance to residents in the neighbor hood. This is no small advantage when we recollect the disagreeable smell from the old style of kiln. The production is far more economical, and the quality has been pronounced by competent judges to be superior to anything in New Zealand for resisting either damp or pressure, and this, after all, is the great object to be gUo.ed. 'Bricks from this kiln are now being used in the construction of the County Hospital, and both Mr Oarleton, the con tractor, and his foreman, Mr Johnson, have stated that they have not seen bricks in the colony equal to them. Tke hospital will require close on 3000,000 to complete the present contract. The enterprising proprietors of the brick factory intend keeping a stock of about half a million constantly on hand, so as to be prepared for any sudden demand. Within a few yards of the kiln is the brickmaking and moulding machinery, a massive construction of cog-wheels and rollers, and which looks powerful enough to crush the hardest rock instead of plas tic clay, but Mr Potter assured me there was no unnecessary weight about it. A staging is erected, on which is a hopper to receive the raw clay, which is “chawed up ” between two ponderous rollers, set about a quarter of an inch apart. The appetite of this monster is equal to about three barrow loads a minute. After leav ing the rollers the clay gets into a pug mill, wliich further mixes it, and again between two other rollers, and is then conveyed through the mould, then along a web, to be finally cut by wires into the proper sized bricks. This machine is cap able of turning out 1,000 per hour, and jtytkes a sixteen horse-power engine to work it. It is not in operation at present, as the demand for bricks is not sufficient to keep it in full employment. An advantage gained by this machine is that the bricks are denser, owing to the more thorough working the raw material receives, and to the fact that it is not necessary to use any sand in the moulding of them ; the sample of machine-made bricks being far superior to those moulded by manual labor. At present the clay is being kneaded in pug mills, worked by horses, and it seems to tax the strength of a good draught animal to keep going on his monotonous round. There are four moulders employed, and about 12 hands altogether. They can turn out 6000 a day, but the present demand is less than that. There are six drying sheds erected close by the kiln, each 160 feet in length, the storage capacity being 140,000 bricks at a time. Of course moulding operations have to be suspen dad for about two months in winter, but, as above stated, - there will always be a sufficient stock kept on hand to meet requirements in the district. The works are well situated with regard to water Supply, us Messrs Saunders Bros.’ millrace runs along the boundary of the property, and as’ the level of the water is 8 inches above the surface of the X adjoining land there is no difficulty in ' .conveying it to any desired place. Nature ;has provided drainage in a creek bed runningufenugh the property, and an outfall feet can be utilised if found necessaJr. I.m h ■ V The total cost of the works has ex, ceeded £4OOO, and it must be evident that they are of great importance to the dis trict. As a matter of fact, bricks can now be sold by Messrs Montgomery and Co. for prices ranging from 30s per thousand upwards, according to quality ; and although the firm do not make so large a profit by selling at the low prices as they did by the disposal of those pre viously imported from Christchurch, they are quite satisfied to give their customers the advantage of the cheaper rate, in the hope that they will by that course induce the public to support the local manufac tory. It is to be hoped that their antici pations will be realised, and that the works will be kept in full swing. The raw material is practically inexhaustible, Mr hotter calculating that each acre will turn out four million bricks. There is thus very little doubt that the future buildings of the Ashburton will be con structed of the more durable and less costly material. THE POLITICAL SITUATION. [by tklegraph.] (from OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.) Wellington, Oct. 16. Sir George Grey’s speech last night was one of the wildest and most egotistical and boastful ever heard in the House, and was well and very severely answered by Mr Rolleston. Another such speech would bring his majority to a minority, as Mr Rolleston’s exposures of the Old Knight’s misrepresentations were loudly cheered by many of those yet voting with his party. Sir George seems to be utterly unable to keep out of sight for a day, however much the intentions of his party may require him to be quiet. He declared that no business should be done in the House so long as the present Government held their seats. Even the Local Option Bill was not allowed to go on last night. The Native Statement has been deferred until Friday evening, so that on Tuesday the vote of No-Confidence will be allowed to come on. There is no doubt that Mr Macandrew will try to include Mr Sheehan in his Ministry—but Mr Macan drew, Mr Sheehan, Mr Pyke, Mr Shep hard—to say nothing of Mr M'Lean's re cently dubbed “ Judas Iscariot”—will be rather too many of one sort, even for the Greyites, and they will probably be ob liged to include one or two men of respect able character besides Mi Montgomery. Friday. The same course was continued by the Opposition yesterday that they followed the night before, and was carried so far as to practically refuse all supplies, so that the salaries cannot be paid and the Road Boards and County Councils cannot receive their subsidies. Mr Bryce’s statement to-night is sure to be very guarded, but it cannot fail to be very damaging. The £12,000 which has been spent amongst the natives by Mr Sheehan without authority, and without record, will never all be accounted for, but enough has already transpired to rouse the indignation of any Parliament that had not grown used to such utter con tempt for its control. Some of the more conscientious of the Grey supporters were evidently much shaken in their faith yesterday, and the facts that will be brought out in the no confidence debate next week must put the men who are so frantically hurrying to regain their ill-used power in a position that they ought to feel very humiliating. It is now stated that Col. Whitmore, whose character for veracity in the Legis lative Council is on a par with that of Sir George Grey or Mr Sheehan in the House of. Representatives, is to be the new Premier. He is admitted by the whips of his own party to be one of the most ultra- Tories in the colony. It was proved by the Government yes terday afternoon that a man named Joshua Jones, of New Plymouth, an election agent, and the man who supplied Mr Bar ton with his frantic charges against the judges and magistrates at Taranaki, was paid £2O for his attendance at a native meeting, £2OO for some select service dur ing the late election, and other sums for similar services amounting to £3OO. Besides which he had authority to tele graph to any station free of charge, and was assisted to a lease of a block of 30,000 acres of native land which is now being surveyed for him at the public ex pense. This was dragged to light from a question by Col. Trimble, and is only a sample of what the Grey and Sheehan Government have been doing all over the colony to reward their men of dirty work. Another Buonaparte Romance. Writing from London to the New York Times, Grace Greenwood, the well-known authoress, says ; A strange rumor has been for some time afloat in London, and I now find it given with considerable cir cumstantiality, if not substantiation, in the Paris Figaro. It is no less than the statement that the late Prince Imperial left a wife—a beautiful young English girl, whom he had privately married, and had installed with her baby and nurse in a retired furnished house in Bath. It is stated that when about to depart for Africa he placed his wife and child under the special care of a Catholic priest, to whom he was only known as an officer in the English artillery, and to whom he said that grave family reasons hindered him from applying to any other friend, and even from revealing his real name. This priest frequently visited his charge, and happened to be present when the poor young woman received the news of the death of the Prince Imperial, at which she fainted. From this, and her great distress afterwards, he was led to divine her secret,, and his suspicions were con firmed by hearing that the lady actually went to Chislehurst at once, and made desperate but vain efforts to obtain an in terview with the Empress. Should this romantic story prove true—and what ro mance need surprise us where a Buona parte is concerned ?—there is another Prince Imperial, there is another lease of shadowy life for the Empire, of shadowy regency for the Empress ; and it would bring surcease to the agony of indecision from which Prince Jerome is silently suffering. A young negro bootblack observed a neighbor poring wisely over a newspaper, whereupon he addressed him thus : “Ju lius, what are you doing at dat news paper? you can’t read.” “Go away,” cried the other indignantly, “guess I can read; I’se big enuff for that.” “Big enuft',” retorted the other, scornfully, “ dat ain’t nuffin. A cow’s big enufl to to catch mice, but she can’t. ” RESIDENT MAGISTRATE’S COURT. ASHBURTON, before Mr. Fn ini; Guinness R.M. Thursday, October 16, 1879. DRUNK. John Brady, charged with being drunk and disorderly. John had been fined 10s in June, and had been repeatedly before the (Joint. He was lined 20s. or go to prison for 48 hours. Jeremiah Sullivan, “ guilty, sur ” of being drunk with John Brad} - was fined 10s. PENSIONER AtACC A RTHY. Kavanagh Maccarthy, the old fellow who appeared some days before the Court for drunkenness, was had up for vagrancy. He had spent all his recently drawn pen sion, and had gravitated, as was expected, to the Resident Magistrate’s Court. Mac carthy is very deaf and very near-sighted, and it was only with difficulty he was made to understand what was said to him. Ho denied being a vagrant, and addressed the Court very glibly. He was not a vagrant, but suffered severely from his head. He was not fit for anything, couldn’t see, couldn’t hear, and was not able to work. His Worship sentenced prisoner to three months’ imprisonment, and was told that it was “ the worst case that ever came before His Worship. ” THE HEN CASE. James Moore, the individual who is ac cused of wholesale robbery of the Ashbur ton hen-roosts, appeared in answer to two charges of larceny of fowls to the amount of £3 and £1 2s. Cd. He pleaded guilty. Sergeant Pratt said a complaint that he had lost nine fowls was made to him on the 9th, by John Hefford, and on the following day witness went to Moore’s house in the Wnkanui Road. Prisoner was not there, but witness waited for him. When Moore came he was told of the ac cusation against him, and in reply to in quiries as to whore he got the fowls the heads of which were lying in the back yard, he said he had bought them, and the feathers were in a sheet and a bag in the house. Inside the house 22 fowls were found. Prisoner at last confessed to having stolen the fowls from two places —one near the new schoolmaster’s house, and the other Hefford's place. Prisoner wept when he made the confess on, and said he had no money, and that was why he had made the theft. John Hefford, carrier, said he had 14 fowls in his hen-coop on the 7th, and on the Bth nine of them were gone. He next saw some of his fowls on the folio ving Saturday at the police station. He valued the fowls stolen from him at 2s. Gd. each. His fowl house was enclosed in his back yard. Mr C. 15. M. Branson, Clerk of the Court, bought some fowls from the pri soner on several occasions, and gave 2s a pair for them. Sergeant Pratt again entered the box, and deposed to having been informed by Mrs Perham of the robbery of her fowl-house. Told prisoner he was also suspected of stealing that lady’s fowls. Eighteen of the twenty-two fowls found on prisoner’s premises were identified as Mrs Perham’s property. Mrs Perharn, Burnett-street, kept fowls on her premises. She had 44 fowls last Thursday in her fowl-house, •which was secured with a string at night. On Friday morning last 24 of them were missing. The 18 then in Court were her fowls. Valued the missing fowls at 5s a pair. His Worship said prisoner had been stealing fowls and selling them at a price far under market value, showing ho had a guilty knowledge of the larceny he had committed. These larcenies were becom ing frequent, and must be put a stop to. The police had shown remarkable smart ness in the case. Prisoner was sentenced to six months’ imprisonment for the first offence ot theft from Ilefford’s, and six months for that from Mrs Perham’s—l2 months in all. cxvxi, CASES. Bull v. Spencer—Claim £2O. In this case defendant borrowed a horse and saddle from plaintiff. The horse had been lost by the defendant, and plaintiff’ had not been able to get it again. The defence was that .all due care had been used in securing the horse, which had broken its tethering to the waggon and got away. Judgment, after a lengthened hearing, w r as given for the plaintiff—£lo of the claim, £4 IGs damages, and the costs of the case and witnesses’ expenses. Friday, October 17. A QUESTION UNDER THE STAMP ACT. Orr and Co. v. Patrick Murphy. Claim £2S 12s, on a dishonored promisory note. Mr Crisp for plaintiff, Mr Purnell for defendant. John Orr, sworn, stated the amount duo was on a dishonored bill produced. Mr Purnell took exception to the docu ment, as six penny adhesive stamps had been used, and that, further, the stamps had not been obliterated by writing across them, but by a pencil mark. He quoted tile 57th section of the Stamp Act, which sets forth that the stamps at the time of affixing must be obliterated by the date and signature being written on them. Mr Crisp contended that as there was one shilling’s worth of stamps on the bill, the spirit and intention of the Act had been complied with. Mr Purnell referred to the case of Brogden v. Miller, where the Court of Appeal held it was necessary that stamps should be on all documents requiring them. Mr Crisp argued that as the bank stamp was on the bill, they have become endorsers of it. The Magistrate read the UGth section, and held that as sufficient stamps were attached, the Bill was admissible, but the parties who had attached the stamps, if wrongly done, were liable to penalties. It was sufficiently stamped, but the stamps were not properly cancelled. Mr Purnell applied to have a note note taken of his objections : (1). That the bill was not properly stamped ; and (2.) that the stamps were not properly can celled. Mr Orr’s evidence was continued. The acceptance was lodged in the bank for col lection. It was not paid. I sent notice of its being dishonored to Mr Markham at Chertsey. By Mr Purnell—The bill was due on 9th September. Got notice of its dis honor that day or next. Did not give no tice to the defendant. Mr Hamilton, ■who drew the bill, is, I understand, bank rupt. Instructed Mr Crisp to write to de fendant on September 30 for payn e it. Don’t know that Hamilton became bank rupt since the date the bill became due. Had not taken proceedings against Mark ham and Co., the first endorsers. Hamil ton was not a partner of Markham's.! A. R. Markham said ho lived at Chert sey, and was trading under the name of A. R. Markham and Co. I gave Murphy a cheque for £25 as an obligation. The bill was drawn by Hamilton, and endorsed by Murphy, so as to facilitate the dis count. As soon as Murphy endorsed it I gave him a cheque, and I gave it to Orr and Co. on account. In duo course I received notice of dishonor, and informed Murphy the same night I got the tele gram from Oer and Co. That was within three days of the dishonor. Murphy re marked that he had the money, hut would not pay. Hamilton has become bankrupt since. Cross-examined by Mr Purnell ; There was never anyone in the firm but myself. I did not say, in a previous case, tiiat Hamilton was a partner. Mr Purnell wished to obtain the his tory of the transaction, but Mr Crisp objected, as consideration was implied. Witness —Mr Murphy introduced Hamilton to me and stated that Hamilton had sheep in his paddock, and wanted to start as a butcher. Hamilton preferred the bill to Murphy, and asked if I could get it discounted for him. The bill was signed by Hamilton when given to Murphy. It was made payable to me to facilitate the discount. I took 5 per coni., fin the transaction when I paid the cheque over. I don’t recollect that Murphy was asked for a receipt for the money due by him to Hamilton—l paid Hamilton's man half his wages for delivering goods for mo. I am debited with the amount by Orr and Co. in the their current account with me. Mr Purnell submitted that Orr and Co., having charged the bill against Markham, disposed of the case. Mr Orr, recalled—The account in my hands is a statement between our firm and Markham. We have debited Markham with the bill. It has not been paid. Mr Purnell argued that cheques bills were treated as cash. His Worship considered Messrs Orr had done what they had a perfect right o do. They held a dishonored bill, and had a right to sue for it. Mr Purnell also took objection as the notice of dishonor had not been sufficient. His Worship held that the notice was sufficient for the defence. P. Murphy—Mr Markham called my attention one morning to the bill being dishonored. He told me one morning. I don’t knew how long it was after the bill was due. Hamilton owed me £3O. Mark ham said he would get a bill from Hamil ton and cash it. I understood at the time that Markham and Hamilton were part ners. Markham paid me for hire of a home for Hamilton. Markham’s name was over the butcher’s shop as agent for Hamilton. The bill was drawn on a Sun day. Markham drew the bill. I refused to pay the discount, and thought that when I signed the bill I was signing for the money I got. By Mr Crisp—lt is about a month ago since Markham told me. Didn’t know whether I would be sued. I told him that if 1 had to pay the bill I would sue Hamil ton. I swear it was on a Sunday evening when the bill was drawn. I got £25 from Markham. After counsel had addressed the Bench, His Worship ruled that the stamping of the document was sufficient. Messrs Orr and Co. were the proper parties to sue, and as to the notice given, that he con sidered sufficient. As to whether there was fraud in the transaction lie could see none. The only question then left was whether the bill being drawn on a Sunday would vitiate it, and ho ruled that it did not. The plaintiff held the bill in the ordinary way of business, and the judg ment would therefore bo for plaintiff with costs. Mr Purnell asked for judgment to be stayed for seven days, to enable the defen dant to take advice as to appeal. His Worship granted the application. PROTECTION ORDER. Maria Seymour made application for the protection of her earnings. Mr C. W. Ireland appeared for applicant, who stated that she was the wife of 11. S. Sey mour, and had been married to him eight years, and had seven children, two of whom wore by a former husband—the eldest of the five being seven years of age, During the time since their marriage her present husband had not sufficiently pro vided for her. Ho has worked most of the time as a carpenter, and had the means of providing for her. She had earned a little money herself, and had assistance from friends. Her husband was now employed as a seaman, and had been away from homo for about three months this time, and has not sent her anything. He mortgaged a section be longing to her, and it had been sold since. Her two eldest children are out at service. His Worship made an order that the applicant should have the custody of the children, and that the husband should pay 30s per week towards their support. New Process For Leather Manu facture. —Leather is now manufactured by certain novel chemical processes, which permit the utilisation of ail sorts of waste leather, such as curriers’ parings, clippings from shoe manufacturers, old boots and gloves, &c., Ac. These materials being wiped, and cleaned as thoroughly as possible, are submitted to the action cf a solution of soda, or other convenient alkali, the strength of which and the du ration of the process are proportionate to the thickness and the nature of the leather to be operated on. The proportions usually employed are 91bs of alkali to the hundredweight of parings, and the more alkali is used the harder will be the pro duct obtained. As soon as the alkali has produced the desired effect, which is in dicated by the softening and glutinous consistence of the raw material, the latter is withdrawn from the solution, and intro duced, with water, into a rag-pulping machine, whore, in the course of a few hours, it is converted into a homogeneous pulpy fibrous mass. The pulp is then poured into perforated moulds, where the the excess of moisture is extracted by pressure, and by meansof a partial vacuum, and the sheets of leather thus formed are then removed and hung up to dry. The thickness of the leather produced by this process may vary from that of a sheet of paper to three inches or more according to the use for which it is intended. The Jury of Matrons. A curious incident occurred at the Criminal Court of the Old Bailey, Lon don, after the woman named Webster had been tried and convicted of murdering her mistress at Richmond under circum stances of great brutality. After sen tence bad been passed upon her she pleaded, as a stay of execution, that she was soon to become a mother. Upon this plea the judge dismissed the jury by whom a verdict of guilty had been found, and within ten minutes thereafter a jury of matrons, selected from the crowd of females in the gallery, was impanelled and sworn to give a true verdict on the issue. The matron of the prison was first called. She testified that the prisoner had been under her charge since the 24th May, that she had made such exanination in her case four days before as was cus tomary whore women were charged with murder, and did not think the statement correct. The judge, not satisfied with the testimony of one person on the sub ject, directed that the prisoner he taken from the bar to a side room, and that there, in the presence of the jury of matrons, further inquiry lie made with the aid of a skilful physician. The report of the latter was adverse to the prisoner’s statement. Judge Denman then seemed at a loss what to do. Ho remarked that “ after thirty-two years in the profession he had never been at an inquiry of the sort.” Mr Avery, who conducted the prosecution, and whom the judge called “ one of the most experienced criminal lawyers in England,” said the same thing, and Mr Sleigh, an old practitioner, who defended the prisoner, said : “ f also, rny lord, have never had such experience.” The judge in summing up, said : “This is a very unusual enquiry, ladies of the jury, and it has never happened to me before. The law is, if it ho established to the satisfaction of a juiy, that prisoner is as she claims to be, then the execution must he respited.” The jury women, after two or three minutes deliberation, stated that they had agreed upon their verdict, and rendered it to the effect that the woman was not in the condition she re presented. So the sentence stood with out stay. Rare as such an incident is, the right of summoning a jury of matrons in certain cases is a part of the common law of England, and hence, though fallen into disuse, may be a part of the law in this country. A Priest on Bankruptcy. At the Roman Catholic Church last evening (says the Timaru “ Telegraph ” of the Oth) The Rev. Father Chataigner preached on moral theology, making bankruptcy the special subject of his sermon. He asked the question whether a man under any circumstances was justified in filing a declaration of insol vency and becoming a bankrupt ; and answered it by saying he was. If u man’s affairs became so involved that he could not possibly meet his engagements with creditors, ho was justified in availing himself of the protection which the law afforded him. This, however, would not relieve him from liability according to the law of God. If ever he attained a posi tion which would enable him to pay the debts which he had not then satisfied, he was bound by the law of God to pay the last farthing of them. When a gentleman by any misfortune became a bankrupt, he redoubled his exertions again until he ob tained sufficient means to pay off his liabilities. He then felt that he had re deemed his honor ? that he could stand up in society once more ; find that he could take his place among his equals. He (the rev. preacher) was afraid that that spirit of honor was dying ojt now-a days, and that most people sunk their honor in their purses. The law referring to bankruptcy had been made to protect honest men when they happened to meet with misfortunes, hut a great many dis honest men availed themselves of it, and it was very much abused. People resor ted to a groat many dishonest tricks under its operation. Ho had heard of a man who bought a dray one day, sold it the next day, and pocketing the proceeds, went on the third day and filed a declara tion of insolvency, without giving any ac count of the money he had thus received. Such a man could not be called anything else but a thief and a cheat. He knew very well when he bought the dray that lie was going bankrupt, and could have had no other intention in buying it than to cheat the owner out of it. This, how ever, had not happened in the parish of Timaru, nor in the next parish to it. Other men settle their property on their wives, daughters, or some friend, who kept it safely from them until they had gone through the Court, and then they began again. Such men were wise ac cording to the world, hut the wisdom of the world was folly in the eyes of God. They were hound to pay the last farthing of their lawful debts ; and no earthly law could relieve" them of the liability. A man should not favor one creditor to the loss of his other creditors. For instance, if a person owed one man £2O, and another £lO, and had only £2O to pay them, he should not pay the £2O to whom it was due, but should divide it between his two creditors. This was a delicate subject he had to treat of, and it was with reluctance that he referred to it, hut he was bound to instruct them (the con gregation) and he had to do it. Ho was glad, however, that there were few he- longing to his own congregation to whom it could refer personally, and that made it easier for him to treat of it. A Manufactured Orator. What constitutes an orator ? This illustration will perhaps elucidate. A short time ago two gentlemen were breakfasting at Coleraine, which is, as everyone knows, in the electorate of Normanby. The honorable member for the county dropped in and joined the repast. The intro duction of Mr Tytherleigh to one of the two at the table took place. When he heard the name, he (Mr T.) said, “ Oh, are you a son of the late ileverend So and-so, of Portland “ I am,” was the reply. “Then,” said the legislator graciously, “ I am glad to meet you, as I owe a deep debt of gratitude to your late father—he first taught me to be an orator. ” Shade of Demosthenes ? an orator. —JEgles A Western editor apologises to his readers somewhat after this fashion:—We expected to have a death and a marriage to publish this week, but a violent storm prevented the wedding, and the doctor being taken ill himself, the patient re covered, and we are accordingly chedate out of both. ” Forty-four Years in Penal Servitude for Murder—yet Innocent. After 44 years <>f wrongful suffering, a claim for the restitution of a name and character mistakenly stained with the imputation of the worst of crimes be comes almost too powerful to he resisted ; but after 44 years, memory becomes dim and uncertain, and evidence hard to he tested and untrustworthy. Sr John Eardley Wilmot recently brought before the House of Commons the case of Ed mund Galley, sentenced long ago for a murder committed as far hack as 1835. It was asserted by the honorable baronet that there was not only no adequate proof, that Galley had committed the murder for which ho was condemned, but that there was ample evidence of his inno cence of this crime. Sir Eardley Wilmot is a lawyer, and has been a Judge of County Courts, but he has been associated with the movement for the abolition of capital punishment, and he may he sus pected of an undue leaning to the side of clemency. His motion was, however, seconded by Mr Bulwcr, a lawyer of a dillbrent typo, who avowed, in the most unqualified manner, his belief in Galley’s innocence. Nor does the case stop here, Sir Eardley Wilmot and Mr Bulwer speak of what they have been told and what they have heard, but no less a person than the Lord Chief Justice of England was vouched by them, and Sir Alexander Oockburn, from what he saw and knew at the time, hears testimony to a belief that Galley was wrongfully convicted more than forty years since. Ho was a y'o nig barrister, just beginning practice on the Western Circuit when Galley was tried, and ho was then persuaded that the evidence against him did not justify his conviction. Knowledge acquhed imme diately after the trial persuaded him that Galley was innocent, and when he learnt quit j recently that Galley was still alive, and spending the last years of a prolonged existence as an exiled convict at the Antipodes, lie wrote a powerful letter to the Home Office, urging that the preroga tive of the Crown should be exercised to restore Galley, as far as he can be re stored, to the position from which he was degraded. Mr Cross resisted the appeal, but, as it seemed, move from a feeling that he must respect the decisions of his predecessors than from any conviction of Galley’s guilt. His hesitation was re spectable, but it could scarcely be main tained in the face of such a concurrence of opinion as was produced in the House of Commons, backed up by the manifest feeling of the members present. The Home Secretary, indeed, insisted that the House ought not to make any formal declaration of Galley’s innocence, and, as it was felt that this was outside the proper action of Parliament, the declaration was withdrawn, hut a unanimous resolution was passed in favor of giving him a free pardon. It is no doubt a difficult thing to re-open a trial of more than forty years since ; and the intervention of a popular Assembly like the House of Com mons in the administration of justice must always be deprecated ; hut we can not refuse to admit the truth merely because it happens to be insisted upon in the course of a Parliamentary debate. It would be idle pedantry to adhere to a wrong conclusion simply because it was impeached in the House of Commons, especially when there is no tribunal of an exclusively judicial character before which such a case as that of Galley can be argued. Galley was tried and convicted at Exeter along with another man, Oliver, as the perpetrators of a murder near Moreton-Hampstead. The chief witness against him was a woman then lying in gaol, who procured her release as a conse quence of the evidence she gave. Galley had no counsel, but ho did not cease to protest his innocence ; and after the con viction of the pair Oliver acknowledged his own guilt, but declared the other to be innocent. Mr (now Sir) Montague Smith, who was counsel for Oliver, is a witness to his own be iof in Galley’s inno cence. But the matter does not rest there. As soon as the trial terminated at Exeter some of the younger members of the bar who were interested in it came forward to help a Mr Cherer, a short-hand writer who attended the Court, to ex amine into the case further ; and after a conference with the prisoner it was thought an alibi could be proved. Mr Cherer’s investigations .led him to lay before the Home Office evidence that Galley was at Hartford, in Kent, on the day of the murder, and Sir Frederick Roe, then Chief Magistrate was sent down, Mr Montague Smith companying him, to examine the evidence. Sir Montague Smith says the alibi was established to his satisfaction and to the satisfaction of Sir Frederick Roe, hut it is fair to add that no statement to this effect on the part of Sir Frederick Roe is on record in the Home Office. The papers there go to show that the gentle man expressed no opinion when making his report. The report itself was laid before Lord Denman, and that Lord Chief Justice was not convinced. It is from his decision that an appeal was practically made to the House, and as the House had tlie same materials of evidence before it as he had, the appeal was not at once to be scouted. When everything had been said, the result was that many, probably' most, members were convinced of Galley’s innocence, and many were left in doubt, but probably no one was convinced of his guilt. The scruples of the Home Secretary and the self-respect of Parlia ment led to any formal expression of Galley’s innocence being laid aside, but all concurred in his full restitution, through the prerogative of pardon, to the rights of innocence. An Accommodating Clergyman. —An Anglican parson, being called upon to celebrate the rite of baptism, required the production of godfather and godmothers. The only available male sponsor who could be found handy was a still' Cameronian, who consented to do the needful for the friend’s bairn. The minister duly arrived at that part of the service which requires the godfather’s assent to the creed, and to other vital doctrines of the Church of England. The Cameronian, being asked in the usual way if he believed all that, frankly re joined that he “ didn’t believe a word of it.” His reverence was fora influent taken aback, and hesitated, but quickly regained his self-possession, saying, “Well, it’s no matter; we’ll go on with the service !” An old hat belonging to Na] oleou I. was recently advertised for sale in Paris. We shouldn’t think it would bring much as both the Nap. ond crown are gone.; Drinking at Meals. We were once told by a shrewd old college professor that the most foolish thing a man of intelligence can do—from die worldly point of view—is to “ butt his brains out against a popular preju dice.” Still we are sometimes dreadfully tempted to pound our cranium against a hurtful notion, and have never been more so than while i easting the advice so often ■ nsisted on in the papers against drinking water at meal-times. The chief and most plausible argument against this practice is that it dilutes the gastric juices, and so delays digestion. It is not often in a scientific discussion that we can so easily as in this case appeal to the individual consciousness of the uninstructed reader in proof of the fallacious character of the assumption in question. Who that reads this has not had a thousand proofs forced upon his attention that water taken into the stomach remains there but a few seconds, is quickly taken up by the blood vessels, and, if in excess, almost as quickly thrown out of the blood again through the kidney's ! Yet there is a small grain of truth in this gross error. Large draughts of very cold water taken into the stomach with the food, by chilling the stomach during its rapid progress through the walls of its vessels, do arrest the secretion of tlie digestive thuds until tlie proper warmth is re-established. Large draughts, also, of tea and coffee, by- the .istringency- of the former and by the ner vine action of the theine they both contain —as well, also, as by the peculiar narcotic action of coffee, derange and hinder di gestion. A Icholics, however diluted, have a like effect. With these limitations, we but declare the consensus of all phy-siologiats when we say- that a full response to the calls of thirst, at meal-times as at other times, is wise and proper. And for these reasons : The sense of thirst is given to us not inly that we may keep the fluids of the body duly supplied with solvent and dilutent material, but also that, through the excre tory organs, all soluble offensive substances may be quickly washed away. In the di gestive process the demand for water in aid of both these necessary purposes is urgent. In nearly everything we eat there are soluble substances that are in excess, and this ex;eess should be promptly car ried out of the system. Perhaps the most abundant among these, usually, is the common salt so freely taken. It is, how ever, by no means the only one ; and they all, unless promptly removed, act as irri tants. Their action upon the stomach will in a very' short time decrease and soon ar rest the flow of the gastric fluids and dis 7 turh the muscular action by which the stomach “ churns,” so to speak, its con tents, that every portion may receive its due admixture of digestive material. This disturbance of muscular action is seen at its highest in vomiting, by which the of fending substance is ejected summarily, together with all the contents of the or gans. Now, it is best not to over-eat, and it is best to eat simple food, with as little ex cess of seasoning or of objectionable ele ments, as possible. But, under all cir cumstances, it is both wrong and danger ous to give refusal to nature’s call for nature’s remedy in such cases. Plenty of drink is what is demanded, and a free supply of fluids must be given, if serious consequences are to be avoided. The consequences of refusal are not all immediate. The irritation from lack of drink, as well as that from improper drinks, becomes in time chronic, passing to inflammation, the result of which is dyspepsia and the symptom of which is pain. Then for want of dilutent fluid by which offending soluble substances are quickly removed, these often assume in soluble forms, and are deposited in various parts of the body, to remain there, con stant sources of pain and danger. Gravel and stone in the ur navy organs, biliary concretions in the liver, calcareous deposits in the joints and elsewhere, and possibly tubercular deposits in various organs, are, we may say with much certainty, due in some degree, to a foolish fear of water drinking. Sixteen Brandies a Day For 19 Years. A Dunedin paper thus writes of a man who preserved himself in spirits :—A cer tain public body, no matter where, held a very curious discussion a short time ago. Before a sufjfcient number of members had arrival to form a quorum, a very old am 1 * highly respected citizen’s state of \hbaath beeline the subject of conversation, s!BPtows of his convalescence was re ceived with great satisfaction. It was not the pleasure which was felt at the old gen tleman being able to go about again that made the conversation interesting, but the discussion which was entered into as to his mode of living. One gentleman said that the convalescent had admitted that, since 1800, he had every day of his life drunk sixteen glasses of brandy and water, and asked who was the most skilful mathe matician in the room, so that he might make out the quantity of liquor which the old gentleman had disposed of. Several persons at once volunteered to enter into the calculation, and after some time brought out results somewhat as follows : —The number of days in nineteen years (including leap years) was found to be 0939, on each day of which he drank six teen glasses of brandy and water, his favorite beverage. The sixteen glasses were set down as one quart, and thus it was found that he had drunk 0939 quarts, or 1734 J gallons of brandy—no account having been taken of the quantity of water with which it was diluted. The question then arose ns to how much l.e had contributed towards the revenuj The mathematicians went to work agai ■ The duty ou each gallon was set down : •. 12s, and ultimately it was found that the old gentleman had lessened the national debt by £1040175. This is a nut to crack for the Good Templars. Only for that good-drinking old gentleman wo would be paying interest for £IO4O 17s now, hi addition to the amount for which we *re paying already ; but then the old gentle ■ man, only fm- his good dr'liking proclivi ties, would be £IO4O 17s better < fl’, without taking any account of probabilities of increasing that sum tenfold by judicit is management. “Yaas, stranger,” said a Missouri steamboat captain, “ George Washington w r a.s purty great an’ high an’ the father uv his country, an’ fust in peace an’ war, an’ other things ; hut he’d been nowhar in racing any boat he ever owned with t his yere scudder, the River Queen, on whose quiverin’ deck you now stand.” Saturday, THE ASHBURTON CTU RDIAN. 3

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THE FARMER. A Large American Dairy. At the Lebanon creamery, Madison Co., the Dairy Company comprises 24 factories or creameries and some 10,000 to 11,000 cows. The creamery at Lebanon Hollow is managed by Captain Hatch, who over sees twelve of the twenty-four factories above named. This factory has the milk from about 500 cows, but has the cream from from several other factories, as this is a churning and butter as well as a cheese factory. They churn from 800 to 1,2001 b of butter daily, and make 20 and 21 cheeses of 40lb each. Their help is five clean men, quick and handy—three for he cheese and. two for the butter—with the help of a patient, strong home at the treadmill. Four band churns with dashers work like a pair of scales, churning about 501 b each at a time. When the butter comes it is rolled out, and the butter taken out with a ladle. The churn is then emptied of buttermilk, filled again, and put back, the horse not stopping but going a little faster, as there are only three churns till the other is replaced. A young man, dressed for the work, with arms bare to the shoulders, as arc all the inen ■when at work, puts this butter with a ladle upon a flat, inclined table with narrow sides, and runs a fluted roller with a crank over it and under it, pouring on water and working lightly, quickly, and with skill. He salts it and rolls it in, in masses of 35 to 401 b at a time, and with a gma.ll ladle tosses it into a large tub, with scarce a touch of the hand. It waits there till the day after, when it goes to the packing room, is put upon a triangular shaped inclined table, with a roller fast at one end, and working sideways, where it is worked and finished for packing, when it is placed in firkins and tubs, in beautiful golden masses, all exactly alike and of the same flavor —10001 b of blitter all alike, and all just right; and the day after the same, and so on through the whole Season. Be fore these crearaeams were used you would hardly find ten packages of butter, the best that was made, but what there would be ten different flavors, if not half as many different qualities. The cheeses are worked up by hand mostly, and when pressed are about 14in. across and 7in. thick, and as nearly alike as two or more things can be, every one perfect. To the consumers, who have an opinion that butter and cheese made in factories, and particularly by men, is not clean, I want to say—Go and see. I think the butter and cheese made in this factory are cleaner than the neatest woman in Lebanon can possibly make it. —Dem. Republican, Hamilton, Madison Co., New York. A New Use for Red Cabbage. MM. Savigny and Colineau have just made an original discovery of considerable practical importance. They have suc ceeded in extracting from red cabbage or broooli a coloring matter which is abso lutely inoffensive, and capable of applica tion in all the ordinary operations of painting, printing, and dyeing. To this they have given the name “ Cauline,” from the Latin “ Caulis,” a cabbage. The leaves of the plant are cut into small pieces, thrown into boiling water in the proportion of 31bs. of the leaf to three litres of water, and there left to macerate for twenty-four hours ; at the end of this time, they are withdrawn and subjected to strong pressure, and the juices thus expressed are added to the liquor of infusion. As thus obtained the “ cauline ” is of a blue-violet colour, and forms the base of a series of derivatives constituting precipitate of various colors. For exam ple, Baracauline, obtained by introducing two grammes of baryta into 500 grammes of cauline, affords a light green dye. A fine blue green, “ chlorocalcicauline,” may be obtained by mixing 100 grammes of anhydrous chloride of lime with 500 grammes of cauline ; or an artificial bronze by adding 100 grains of chloride of manga nese and 5 grammes of baryta to 500 grammes of cauline, the resulting coloring matter being called “ mango-cauline. ” Lastly, an ultramarine blue, “ zincocarbo canline,” is obtained by mixing forty grammes of chloride of zinc and twenty five grammes of carbonate of soda with 500 grammes of the infusion liquid. Gravel Drains. Stone and tile are mostly-timed m under draining, but when neither can he obtained without considerable trouble and we should not hesitate to use lo3tW§W«PBr for short or lateral drains, if it could be readily obtained. Gravel should only be used in clay or tenacious soils, for reasons that are obvious. The drain is made of the usual or re quired depth, and not over eight inches wide at the bottom—six inches would bo preferable; then fill up with from five to seven inches of coarse gravel; by coarse, is meant small, round stones from three quarters down to an eighth of an inch in diameter. The small, flat, oblong, and rounded gravel, usually found upon the beds of our rivers, lakes etc., will answer equally as well as all rounded specimens. It is always best to scatter straw, sod, leaves, or ever green boughs over the gravel ere the dirt is thrown back, to pre vent a possibility of the earth settling in the graveL For an out-let, take a box with both ends open, six inches square, and four to six feet in length ; and before the top is nailed on, nail a piece of coarse mesh sieve across the trough upon its in side, which -will keep the gravel from work ing out by action of water. To prove the water-carrying capacity of gravel you have but to throw a few quarts of water into a. pail or box of gravel, and notice that it instantly filters tlirough. The Mirage. According to a paragraph in the “ Lan cet,” a singular example of the optical illusion known as the mirage recently oc curred at Tenby. A photographer hap pened to take a photograph of the church spire of that town ; whilst doing so he observed nothing extraordinary, but on the development of the plate there ap peared across the spire the distinct out line of a boat with colors flying fore and aft. It was ascertained that exactly at the time the photograph was being taken, a gunboat was launched from the Pem broke Dock, exactly answering in appear ance to the outline which so mysteriously appeared on the photographer’s plate. It is an undoubted scientific fact that where ' there happens, from any meteorological cause, to be a stratum of atmosphere of considerably higher power than that im mediately below it, the upper stratum acts as a kind of mirror, and may reflect objects at a very considerable distance. The extraordinary instance of this pheno menon is the well-known case of Captain I Bcorcsby, who, whilst engaged in the whale fishery, obtained the distinct effigy of his father’s ship suspended in the air, and thus ascertained the fact, of which he had been previously unaware, that his father was in the same quarter of the globe as himself. The vessel in question turned out to have been 150 miles distant when its refracted imago was seen. In the hot countries of the south and east the mirage is frequently seen, and in the Straits of Messina it has acquired the name of the “ Fata Morgana,” from the ancient superstition of its fairy origin. It is, perhaps, a little doubtful whether, if we accept the apparently truthful account of travellers, the phenomenon of the mir age is entirely explained by the theory of refraction. Very frequently the incor poral but realistic visions of the air are evidently exact images of objects at a dis tance. But on the coast if Sicily, we are told, the phantoms often take the form of magnificent palaces, stupendous castles, and vast armies of men on foot or on hoiseback, objects which can scarcely be supposed to have their counterpart on the adjoining shores. Again, in the Afri can desert, when the mirage appears in its most cruel form, and the exhausted traveller is cheated by the delicious image of distant groves and fountains, it seems at least likely that the illusion arises from a morbid and feverish condition of the retina of the observer, such as that which produces, for example, the frightful spec tres of “ delirium tremens,” rather than from the refraction in the atmosphere of some actual oasis. In some cases, indeed, in which the mirage has been observed in the desert, the distance from any real oasis must have been immense.—“ Globe.” The Earth’s Heat. Those who believe that the centre of the earth is exceedingly hot, so that all the substances composing it are molten, if not even vaporised by intensity of heat, may find their faith in some degree shaken by the results of deep-mining at Stawell, in Victoria. According to the rate at which the temperature has been observed to inorease with depth in Euro pean mines, the lower part of the shaft sunk by the Magdala Quartz Company to a depth of 2100 ft ought to be so hot that the miners would barely be able to work. But the manager reports tliat when the thernometer was close to the bottom the mercury stood only at 82deg Fahrenheit, when suspended 17ft from the bottom at 80deg, and in the chamber at 84deg ; in the western drive, 82deg in the face : in the rise, where no air pipes carry air, at 83deg, and on the same afternoon the same glass showed the temperature inside the office, on the surface of the ground, to be 80deg. Science will have considerably to modify her interpretation of the great heat at the bottom of many European mines of no greater depth. If the whole central mass of the earth were hot, an approach to wards the centre by so many feet would produce about as much effect in one region as in another (excepting, of course, certain volcanic districts). The theory of local subterranean fires, other than those finding visible outlets, may remove this special difficulty, but introduces others scarcely less serious. If the increase of heat in European mines were limited to coal mines, the difficulty might perhaps be removed in another way, but this is not the case. In two shafts in coal mines in England, each about 2000 ft deep, the temperature was found to increae by Ideg Fsduienheit for every increase of depth 'ufum 65ft to 70ft, and about exactly the same increase has been noticed in the principal lead and silver mines of iSaxouy. A thermometer fixed in the rock of the Dalcoath mine in Cornwall, at a depth of 1308 ft, showed a mean tempera ture for the year 18deg below that of the surface. Some observers estimate the rate of increase at Ideg for 45ft (M. Cordier’s estimate) and others at so much as Ideg in 39ft. But taking only Ideg in 70ft, the temperature at the bottom of the Stawell shaft should be 30deg hotter than at the surface, whereas the difference is but a small fraction of this amount. Probably the true explanation of the matter is that, as Charles Lyell long since suggested, 1 ‘ vast reservoirs of molten matter exist beneath the surface, but such, nevertheless, as may hold a very subordinate place in the earth's crust. TELEGRAPHIC. BRITISH & FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE. (neuter's Tclegnvns.) London, Oct. 14. Australian wheat 58s ; flour, 41s 6d ; host Australian beef tallow, 34s ; do. mut ton, 34 ; tin, 90. A paragraph in the “Standard” states that a defensive aliance between Germany and Austi'ia has been signed. (Argus Special. ) London, Oct. 14. It is believed that England and Russia are effecting an understanding regarding Afghanistan and Central Asia. Midhat Pasha informed Sir A. H. Layard that it was impossible to effect the contemplated reforms in Syria, owing to the want of support from the Government at Stamboul. Numerous meetings have been held in British Columbia against the employment of Chinese on the North Pacific Railway. Prosecutions have been instituted against the Directors of the Consolidated Bank at Montreal, including Sir Francis Hicks. {Special to the Melbourne Age.) London, Oct. 15. News from Afghanistan states that the Ghilzais, and other hostile Afghans, at tempted to break the British communica tion, attacking the Ali Keye fortress, but were repulsed with heavy loss. AUSTRALIAN. (Reuter's Telegram.) Adelaide, Get. 10, The Legislative Assembly has read a second time a Bill for loans. The Trea surer stated that not more than £2,500,000 would be floated next year. Melbourne, Oct. 10. Le Loup is well backed for the Cup. ( Special. ) Sydney, Oct. 10. Since the opening of the Exhibition 110,000 persons have paid for admission. Arrived—Hero from Auckland ; also H.M.S. Emerald. INTERPROVINCIAL. Auckland, Oct. 10. The Licensed Victuallers have resolved to send a delegate to Wellington re the new Licensing Bill to-morrow. The representatives of the hapus of the Ngatirakawa tribe met at Te Papa, SO miles beyond Cambridge, to discuss a proposal made by Government to have the main trunk road continued through the Ngatirapawa lands to the Hot Lakes. At a meeting of the Auckland Waste Lands Board, a resolution was passed, respectfully recommending to Govern ment that such provisions may be in serted in the new Land Act as may be calculated to promote the immigration of a suitable class of farmers to this colony from Great Britain and Ireland. Resolutions were carried at the Waite mata County Council, asking the Minister for Public Works to extend the Kaipara railway north. The Chamber of Commerce passed a resolution, with one dissenting voice, in favor of protection to local industry. The Chamber also requests the Government for a Royal Commission on the tariff, as affecting local industry and revenue. A man named Honey, at Hamilton, Waikato, in a fit of insanity refused all food. He has been missing, and is be lieved to have committed suicide. A party of Maoris have been put on to clear the line of the Thames railway from Kainereuga to Kirikiri. T. P. Perberton has been committed on three charges of embezzlement of money, the property of Messrs Wilson and Thornton. Bail was allowed, himself in £3OO, and two sureties of £3OO. Gbahamstown, Oct. 16. A large number of natives are employed clearing bush for the railway which passes near Te Aroha. Auckland, Oct. 17. The whole of the Te Aroha block has been handed over by Government to the juris diction of the Waste Lands Board. 3,(500 acres have been made over as an endow ment to the Thames High School. A piece has also been reserved as a public domain. The block will be brought into the market very speedily. The licensed victuallers here are strongly opposed to Mr Saunders’ Bill, as putting them in a worse position than ever. Gbahamstown, Oct. IG. About 30 Ohinemuri Volunteers, placed on pay by the Defence Minister, have re ceived no remuneration as yet, and are grumbling in consequence. They are drilled three times a day, and cannot attend their farms. Mr Mackay will be here on Saturday. It is rumored that Government do not wish to take steps that will precipitate war until after the floating of the loan of £5,000,000. The Thames hematite paint is a great success. The manufacturer is receiving a number of orders. He is also taking a knife polish from the product. Gisborne, Oct. 16. Large numbers of natives are assembled on Arthur’s run at Tokomani, and have gathered 3000 sheep in a small paddock, and threaten to turn the whole on the beach. 300 young lambs have died through losing their mothers. The prin cipal leader in the mischief was Te Mani hera, an assessor from Wairarapa. Mr Rees and Wi Peri indignantly disclaim any connection with the matter. Mr Arthur is taking proceedings to have the offenders brought to justice. Mr Gudgeon, 8.M., has written a strong letter to the Natives, warning them not to do anything foolish. Wellington, Oct. 16. At a meeting of C. W. Langstone’s creditors held, it was stated that having investigated several transactions of the bankrupt, it was found the creditors might proceed against him for obtaining goods by false pretences. It was resolved to in struct the trustee to apply to the judge of the Supreme Court for leave to prosecute the bankrupt under the Fraudulent Debtor’s Act. A man named Edward Jones was ar rested at Masterton on Tuesday for forgery at Timaru. The cable repairing steamer Agnes, ar rived from Sydney tiiis morning. At the Supreme Court yesterday, in the case of Beere v. Corwonga, claiming £IO3O damages for malicious prosecution, the jury gave a verdict for the plaintiff for £2OO. At the Resident Magistrate’s Court, Carl Peters was charged under the Law Practitioners Act with executing a bill of sale, not being legally qualified. The in formation was dismissed, as it had not been laid within six months. Wellixutox, Oct. 17. At the police court, Honora '.[organ, for larceny from the New L’oaiander Hotel, was committed for trial at the Supreme Court. John Joseph A\ alsh, on two charges of embezzlement, was sen tenced to six months’ imprisonment on each, the sentences to bo concurrent. The Wellington Liberal Association have decided to support the Liberal party under the leadership of Mr Macandrew. A deputation from the 'Working Men’s Club waited on the Minister for Lands to day, for the purpose of urging the objects of the Small farm Association. Several of the members of the deputation urged the setting aside of a block at Hawora for settlement. Jt would settle the native difficulty. Mr Rollostoii replied Go vernment were framing a Rill which dealt with special settlements and small farms. He said he was anxious to assist the Association, but under the present circumstances could not definitely pledge the Government. DtnomiN, Oct. IG. The Executive Officers of Friendly Societies of Dunedin, after considering the new railway bye law making it im perative on all employees of the depart ment to join the Railway Benefit Society, resolved to wait upon Mr Conyers, or communicate w r ith him by letter, with a view of having the grievance redressed. The subscriptions already received in aid of the sufferers by the Octagon tire, though the canvass has only been engaged in for three daj s, amount to £149, and a large number of cards arc yet out. The Committee think that a sum of £290 will be sufficient to meet cases of absolute necessity. This morning the Crown entered up a “nolle prosequi ” on eleven inquisitions for murder, and one for arson against William Waters. At the civil sittings of the Supreme Court to-day, a dressmaker named Mary Cradock David, sued James Hirst of Wel lington, tanner, for the sum of £I,OOO, damages for breach of promise. The defendant did not appear. The plain tiff deposed to having entered the service of the defendant as housekeeper some time since, whereupon he contracted a twelve-months engagement, on the strength of which lie seduced her, and from time to time ho promised to marry her, but he failed to do so. The jury returned a verdict for £4OO, with full costs. LATEST. EUROPEAN. (A 'enter's Telegrams.) London, Oct. 15. Shumbert, the Communist, recently elected to the Municipal Council, was re ceived by an enthusiastic deputation on his arrival. At a Cabinet Council held yesterday, the Communist question was discussed, and it was resolved to enforce preventative measures if the present state of matters continued. New York, Oct. 15. The State elections have been canned by the Republicans with an increased majority in Ohio and lowa. AUSTRALIAN. ( Renter's Telegrams.) Brisbane, Oct. 17. Four miners at Care Creek have been attacked by the blacks. Their tent was ransacked. INTERPROVINCIAL. Christchurch, Oct. 17. Dr Hutton, Director of the Dunedin Museum, has been offered the post of Professor of Biology to the Canterbury College at a salary of £‘7oo a year. It is expected that he will accept it. It has been decided to keep the Lyttel ton Regatta going on as usual. In conse quence of the apparent apathy of the Port people in the matter, it was proposed to drop it this year; but the threat revived the energies of the residents, and a pro gramme Iras been drawn up, containing £205 of prizes, besides two cups. More rowing races have been introduced this year than usual. Mr Aliwright, M.HR., requests the “ Star” this evening to give the fullest contradiction to the statement in the Dunedin and Auckland press that he is wavering in his allegiance to the Opposi tion. Up to this morning 64 licenses had been taken out for trout fishing. The total number taken out during the whole of last season was 81. During the present hatching season the council of the Accli matisation Society have distributed 14,625 young trout, and there yet remains about 15,000 for distribution. A meeting of the unemployed was held in Cathedral Square at ten o'clock this morning. Of the legitimately unem ployed there was a very thin attendance, and the speakers devoted themselves almost exclusively to the political situa tion—John Leo asking for, and obtaining, three cheers for* the Liberals. Yesterday was the opening day of the present trout-lishing season. There was no large Ash caught during the day, and the heaviest fish killed was 311>. The fish up to vlb. are in fair condition, but the larger ones are rather poor. A great number of anglers visited the Gust, but as that river was in flood, the sport was very tame. The most successful flies during the day were the black hackle and grey fly- A petition from the coachbuilders and wheelwrights of Christchurch, entreating for an increase of duty on articles of their trade, was forwarded to-day to Sir Geo. Grey, as senior member for Christchurch, by Mr \V. W. Charters, Iron. secretary to the association for upholding and en couraging native industries. The letter from the association which accompanies the petition thanks tSir George Grey, as Premier of the late Government, lor his promptitude in bringing the object advo cated by them before tiio House, as laid down in the Governor’s speech. The committee of the association observed that it was proposed therein to appoiant select committee to enquire into the above matter, but they were of opinion that a Royal Commission would attain more useful results, as that body would visit all parts of the colony and examine the various manufactories and their capabili ties. Greyhouth, Oct 17. An indignation meeting was held at Rrunnerton yesterday, to protest against the reduction of wages from 10s to 0s per day, on the Stillwater contract, Amborley and Brnnnei'ton Railway. The meeting was unanimous against the reduction. The coal miners joined in the verdict, as it affected them. The meeting declared there were plenty idle men in the district, and cautioned any one agreeing to the reduction. Timaru, Oct. 17. An attempt to upset the evening pas senger train from the South was made at Normanby Station on Wednesday even ing, by placing a heavy log, backed np with stones, across the line. The ob struction, fortunately, was discovered by a waiting passenger before the train arrived. A man has been arrested on suspicion. Arrived—Maori, s.s., from Dunedin. Sailed—Oreti, s.s., for Lyttelton, and Wellington ; Maori, s.s. for Dunedin. Cleared Renfrewshire, barque, for London, with 13,590 sacks wheat. She is the tenth direct vessel this season. Later. An inquest was held to-day on the body of a child named John Symonds, about 10years of ago. The jury found that the boy’s death was caused by interna! disease, accelaratcd by cruelty, exposure, and neglect on the part of his father, Frederick Symonds. To the verdict was added the following rider The jury desire to bring under the notice of the Minister of Justice the necessity for more strict supervision by the police of children ill-treated and neglected by their parents and guardians. The coroner undertook to forward the rider to the Minister, and committed deceased’s father to take his trial for manslaughter at the next sit ting of the Supreme Court at Timaru. Sailed—Clematis. Arrived—s. s. Murray from northern ports. Captain Conway reports Hokitika Bar has not been in such good working condition for the past seven years as at present LATEST PARLIAMENTARY. FROM OUR OWN GOKRESI’ONDENT Wellington, Oct. 17. Nearly the Whole of the afternoon was taken up debating the legality of the petition against the two members for Auckland City West, in which, of course, the lawyers of the House must each dis play his knowledge. Mr Gisborne made it still more dreary by a long oration on his own account, and the Premier and Colonial Treasurer rather injudiciously interfered. It was evident that the petitioners were mistaken in including two members in one petition, as no law provides for it ; besides which, there is a strong case against Dr. Wallis, and very little or none against Mr Hurst. The result is pretty sure to be that the petition will be disallowed. The petition against Sir G. Grey was sent to a Committee to be chosen by the Election Committee. Mr Bryce’s Native Statement will pro bably be the only business this evening. The no-confidence motion is still expected on Tuesday, and there will probably be a long and stormy debate. Antiquity of Gloves. From the Boot and Shoe Afakcr. As Xenophon, in his “ Cyropmdia,” nientionsthat on onooccasion Cyprus went without his gloves, there arc good grounds for believing that the ancient Persians were not ignorant of their use, and it is known that both Greeks and Romans sometimes wore them. The period when gloves were first used in England, how ever, is likely to be of more interest to our readers, and this could not have been much before the time of Ethelred 11., when five pairs made a considerable part of the duty paid by some German mer chants to that king for the protection of their trade. In the reign of Richard and John gloves were worn by the higher classes, sometimes short and sometimes to the elbow, jewelled on the backs and embroidered at the tops. Our ancestors closely connected gloves with chivalry, both in love and war ; and the custom of throwing down the glove was equiva lent to a challenge, the person defied signifying his acceptance of it by taking up his opponent’s glove and throwing down his own. Biting the gloves meant, on the Border, a pledge of mortal revnege, and a story is told of a gentleman of Teviotdale who, after a hard drinking bout, observing in the morning that he had bitten his glove, inquired with whom he had quarrelled, amt finding that he had had words with one of his companions, insisted on satisfaction, saying that al though he remembered nothing of the dispute, he would never have bitten his glove unless he had received unpardonable insult. He fell in the duel, which was fought near Selkirk. The following lines from “ Marmiou” show that the sending of a glove by a lady to her knight was a token of love, and a command to do her bidding— For the fair Queen of Fiance Sent him a turquoise ring and glove. And charged him, as her knight and love, For her to break a lance. In these practical days our chivalry has quite died out, and gloves are now for the most part merely regarded as a covering for the hands. One important use made of them in modern society is in the form of bets between the two sexes on such occasions as the Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race, Royal Ascot, and other races. There is yet one old custom connected with gloves which has lived down to our times, but is seldom called into practice. I allude to “gloves in law.” At an assize, when no prisoners are to bo tried, the sheriff presents the judge with a pair of white gloves, and this custom is also r observed in Scotland. PARLIAMENT. LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10. The Council met at 7.30. Mr Miller gave notice of motion for a select mniitteo to enquire into the native department and native land expen diture for the past year. Mr Whitaker said, as the Imprest Bill had not passed the Lower House there was no business for the Council. He there fore moved the adjournment till Tuesday, which was agreed to, and the Council rose at 7.40. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. W;;i »■ nsDAY, October 15. The delate on the adjournment was continue ! till 11. K), when it was agreed to on (he voices. Messrs Reid, Trimble, and flursrliouss, were the speakers, the first against, and the latter two in favor of the Government. Thursday, October lb. CORRECTION. Mr Hall corrected a statement in the morning paper, which omitted to state ho had told the late Premier that one month before resigning his seat in (.ho Upper House lie had addressed his con stituents with a view to lua nomination for a scat in the Lower House. JOSHUA JoNEri, OF JIOKAU. Mr Hall, in reply to Col. Trimble, said, that Joshua Jones of New Plymouth or Mokau, was some kind of agent for the late Government, Payments had been made to him for special services, amount ing to £’3oo. He also had free use of the telegraph wires. Those was nothing to show the specific nature of his engage ment, but he had received sums of £l2O, £2O, and £250. On the question that the paper be printed, Mr Mieehau said he hoped no obstruc tion would be offered to the printing of tire same, and the matter could lie debated hereafter. Mr Moss objected to such papers being printed for insidious motives. Col. Trimble objected to the use of the word “ insidious” in connection with any paper lie asked for. Major Atkinson said this person had been promised a block of land, and Go vernment survey had been made for him. The value of his services could be discussed when fuller information was furnished. Mr Sheehan said all surveys were no w made by the Government, the persons for whom they were made giving a bond fur repayment of the costs of same. The paper was ordered to be printed. THE STEAMER HANNAH MOKAU. Mr Bryce, in reply to Mr Turnbull, said the Government had an interest in the steamer Hannah Mokau, but bad re coiv ed no dividend or interest upon the share, or the mortgage advanced on the said steamer. The Government had paid for the share or interest in the name of Rewi and To Wetere. A sum of £8(1 had been advanced by the Government. A subsidy of £3OO a year was promised, but eight months’ subsidy had been withheld. The steamer was seized at one time, and Government ordered the money to be paid and an assignment made to them. £IOO had boon paid on account of Rewi and To Wotore's share. The paper was ordered to bo printed, RKOPOKEU TIAIARU COUNTY. Mr Hall, in reply to Mr W.kGiel J, said they had received a petition from electors within the propose:! > ’minty of Tiinaru, praying that the county may not bo constituted, and would lay a copy be fore the House. They had also received a counter petition. CURRENT CONTRACTS COR PUBLIC WORKS. The Minister for Public Works, in reply to Mr Macandrew, said lie would lay be fore the Mouse a return showing the whole of the colonial public works under his de partment at present contracted for, and giving all particulars. ashjjurton corin' house. Mr Rollesfcon, in reply to Mr Wright as to whether a sum of money would be placed on the estimates for building a Court House at Ashburton, said a sum would bo placed on the estimates for the purpose. Aims OF TARANAKI VOLUNTEERS. Mr Hall, ill reply to Colonel Trimble, said the bulk of Taranaki volunteers were armed with muzzle-loading rilles, but he would sue that they were exchanged for breech-loading rides. There were 350 stand to be served out. GUTHRIE AND LAUXACU’s CONTRACTS. Mr Oliver, in reply to Mr Sutton, said £1'2,44~) bad been paid to Messrs Guthrie and La much since duly Ist for the supply of railway iron and roiling stock. The amount owing ou same account was shown in a return. The arrangement was fully open to public competition. Tlic return was laid on the table. WAIKATo-TUAMES RAILWAY. Mr Oliver, in reply to Mr McLean, said he would lay before the House a copy of the plan, estimate, and certificate of the Engineer-in-Charge of the North Island in connection with the railway from Waikato to the Thames ; also, a distinctly colored map showing the surveys that I have been made of the country between Grahamstown and Te Aroha, and those j parts which have not been surveyed ; also showing how far surveys of the line between Grahamstown and Te Aroha have been completed, and the places where the Natives stepped in and prevented the surveyors going any further, and the place where the man McWilliams was shot near Ohinemuri. The plan and esti mates were already on the table, but the other information would also be supplied. Mr Sheehan said they must not suppose that tuo surveyor in question was on the railway survey service. A LAND QUESTION! Mr llolleston, in reply to Mr Harris, as to the transfer of lot 7Sf, tjucuu's Re doubt, to the Presbyterian trustee, and construction of the roan cn rough the same by settlors, said the cou.iA.Giieations were so voluminous lie would like the hon. member to call at the •. il.ee cud see them for himself, and sc Lev viu.se ho would like to see. Mr Needham drew the intention of the House, as a privilege, to the allegation contained in the petition of Hirini liawiri Tawhanga, aiuffhoved the aupnmtmejjjt of a Select Committee to report on samep such Committee to consist of Messrs Brandon, DeLautour, Sir George Grey, Messrs Hislop, Murray, Ormond, Bol leston, and the mover. Mr Sheehan said the object of the petition was to puuish Tawhai for not voting with the lion, gentleman’s, party. He denied that there had been any influ ence exercised in his return, or the return of any other native members. He ob jected to the construction of the Com mittee, and said that unless a more impar tial one was selected by the hon. gentleman his motion would be opposed. The proper tiling under the circumstances was to pass a Qualification Act rather than seek to thrust from the House one who was distinguished for all that was noble amongst his own people, because he was. in receipt of a paltry £SO per annum from the colony as an assessor, and had ne glected to resign the appointment in time. Mr Wakefield contended that there was no question of a party character involved, and contended that they should act in strict accordance with the law and prece dent in deciding this matter. Mr Hislop moved—“ That the names of Messrs Stewart, Tole, Swanson, and Pitt be added to the committee.” He would propose this as an amendment to the mo tion before the House. T.rinui said he thought it was the duty of the returning officer acquainted with the law to inform his friend of the nature of the Act, so that lie might have sent in his resignation in time. He had only just learned that his return had been petitioned against, and the ground of ob jection. If the Act had been in Maori the mistake would not have been made. The '■po.'.kcr then replied to Mr Mont gomery that the ground of bribery alleged was sufficient to bring the petition under the Act. Mr Montgomery thought the question of infringement of the provisions of the Disqualification Act, 1878, should.be first proceeded with, and would suggest that the motion be altered to that effect. The suggestion was approved of by the mover. ivi r Hall trusted the House would deal with the matter regardless of any party question. The debate was cut short by the 5.110 adjournment. EVENING SITTING. The House met at 7.30. ORDER OF BUSINESS. Mr Beetham thought his question of privilege should take precedence of the orders of the day. ft"; The Speaker ruled that it must ewe on its place after the orders of the day to. morrow, and he could not overrule the Standing Orders, which provided that orders of the day should come on at this hour. He called the orders of the day, stating that if members chose to postpone them they could do so. AUCKLAND IMPROVEMENT COMMISSION. Mr Hurst moved the second reading of the Auckland Improvement Commission Transfer of Powjrf|Bfcill. He explained that the object oTOie-Bill \vas to transfer the powers held by the Commissioners to to the Auckland City Council. The Bill passed its second reading, and was ordered to be committed on Wednes day week. SUPPLY. Major Atkinson, at this stage, said he had consulted his hon. friends opposite as to going into Committee of Supply, but had received no assurance that they would not oppose it by introducing some measure which might defeat it and involve many day s’ delay and debate. He trusted hon. gentlemen would give way and refrain from moving any motion which would frustrate the granting of supply, and assure them that they would not take advantage of the necessity of the colony, which required the passing of supply through the House. If they give way tiro responsibility would rest upon them. Mr Macandrew said he had no intention on his side of the House of opposing the supply required ; but unless an assurance was given that the no-confidence motion would be allowed to come on next day, he should take other steps that evening. Major Atkinson said it was clear the hon. gentleman meant to refuse supply. [“ No, no.”] Mr Hislop suggested that Standing Orders be suspended, to enable the hon. gentleman to make a statement. Mr Macandrew said it was clear the Government did not intend to accede to the request preferred on behalf of a majority of the House, and however much lie regretted it, he should now have to move the adjournment of the House. Major Atkinson repeated that the re sponsibility rested upon those who ob structed the business. Mr Turnbull did not consider that a majority should be bound by the opinion of a minoritv. Mr Montgomery said not one member of the Opposition would; refuse to grant supply in consequence of any motion of no-confidence, as they would grant them quite as willingly as any member of the Government, but would state their, grievance first. *4^ Mr M‘Lean said it might take them' weeks to decide that grievance. It was useless to say they were not delaying business in the meantime by blocking the Order Paper and stopping supplies. Mr Pyke said he rose to explain his vote, as he was one who gave a vote to place the present members on the benches, but not under the impression that Mr Hall would be sent for. He did so because he thought a re-construction would follow. He thought the same when Sir W. Fox’s no-confidence motion was brought down, and should vote on the same ground again when an opportunity presented itself. Both lie and the mem ber for Dunedin thought a re-construction would follow, and therefore intended to use their votes to bring this about. He trusted they would have no more spec tacles of heaven-born financiers condemn ing the financial condition of the colony, and injuring it in tho money market. Mr Saunders advocated improved finance if tho colony was to be saved from ruin, and condemned the mismanagement of the late Government in all matters affect ing the welfare of the colony. It was time such matters as those of payment of secret service money to persons named .Tones, as shown that afternoon, were brought to an end, and the House should assist in bringing this about. ± After Messis Moss and Seddon had spoken, the question of adjournment was put and carried on the voices afc10.45. j October iB, 1879 4 THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN Canterbury Farmers’ Grain and Produce. Store Company. —A meeting of shareholders in the above-named company was held on Thursday, and it was resolved to wind up the company voluntarily, and Mr W. Bateman was appointed liquidator. The directors laid before the shareholders a report detailing the cause which had pre vented the company being a success. A Shake Story. —The latest is told by a man in Delaware. He was attacked by one of those reptiles some time ago in Sussex county, he says, and, in order to escape, he jumped behind a tree. There upon the snake in its rage struck at the tree, and 30 minutes afterwards a dulness in <he leaves was perceptible. In another Lour they began to fall off, and now no thing is left save a naked withered trunk- Personating a Detective. —A man named Marshall was on Thursday sent to gaol for six weeks by the Christchurch K.M. for personating a detective with a view to intimidating a young girl who had been walking in the Christchurch Domain with her sweetheart. Accused was a married man, but had taken this course with an improper object. The girl, however, though in great fear of the possible consequences to her own character that would ensue were the supposed de tective to charge her and her male friend with immorality in the Domain, rejected the overtures made by Marshall, and succeeded in having him apprehended and brought before the court. The young man had also organised a band of friends to give prisoner “ a hammering ” in the event of no case having been made by the police. Augustus, on reading the account of the murder of a woman, declared that the man who would kill a woman must be a veritable fiend. “ Why, Gas! ’ exclaimed his sister, ‘ ‘ i thought you’d prided your self on being a lady-killer ever since your moustache took root.” Augustus was silent. Archkhy.— The Christchurch Archcry Club opened its season on Thursday, in Hagloy Park, when about 18 ladies and gentlemen took part. In the ladies handi cap- Miss Pose won the prize with 15)0. “ My dear fellow,” said an old member of the Congress to a new one, “ You work too hard on your speeches ; I often pre pare one in half an hour and think no thing of it.” -“And that’s just hat everybody else thinks of it,” was the reply.

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VERY LATEST. Per our Special Wire. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. Friday, Oct. 17, 1879. The House met at 2.30. Replying to Mr Ireland, Mr Rolleston said the surveyed sections on Run 369, Bengler District, were in tended to be opened under the pastoral deferred payment system. They would be opened as soon as the Bill before Parliament dealing with the matter of these lands was disposed of. Replying to Mr Bowen, Mr Oliver said he would cause a report to be furnished as to the provision re quired for weighing grain and other farm produce at the railway stations where such goods are received for transit. Replying to Mr Andrews, Mr Rolleston said that he believed the present system of payment by stamps, at the several Police Courts, had caused some inconvenience, and that steps would be taken to remedy the same. Replying to Mr Murray, Mr Oliver said it was the intention of the Government to introduce a Bill for the regulation and management of coal mines. In reply to Mr White, Mr Oliver said the question of fencing railway lines was a large subject the Go vernment were not yet prepared to deal deal with. In reply to Mr Johnson, The Premier said Mr Sheehan, while Native Minister, had power to charge against the colony his passage from Auck land to Napier to contest the Clive elec tion after his return for the Thames. He had not done so, but had paid the cost from his own pocket. Mr Fisher moved to refer the Auckland petition against the return of Dr Wallis and Mr Hurst to a Select Committee to enquire if the forms of the House had been complied with, and the requirements of the Elections Petitions Act, and to re port to the House within seven days ; also, to postpone the appointment of an Election Committee until after such re port had been presented. He would nominate for the Committee of Inquiry Messrs Bowen, J. B. Fisher, Fulton, Pitt, Stewart, Tole, and the mover—three to form a quorum. A lengthy debate of a purely technical character followed, the objection raised being that the petition could not employ the names of two members against whom it was directed. It was ultimately agreed that the names of the committee should should be left for subsequent decision. The petition against Sir George Grey’s return was next taken. The Speaker intimated that Mr Richard son, the petitioner, would be represented by Mr M orhouae, and Sir George Grey named Stewart, the Speaker appointing^!! - Fulton Chairman of Com mittee, the remainder to be struck to morrow. The House adjourned at 5.30. EVENING SITTING. The Native Statement. On resuming, Mr Bryce said he thought the Opposition would give him credit for being a silent member— one who did not occupy the House with many remarks. He asked to be allowed to speak regard ing the position of the. Government. He claimed that‘the Government had been put there fairly, and under no false pre tences. Mr Sheehan had announced, during the late jNo-Confidence debate, that coalition was impossible, and it was in view of that fact that a Government had to be formed out of their own party, so it was unfair, to say anything to the contrary. ; The Opposition may have a majority; still, he would ask them to con cede what was evident, that as a Govern ment they represented a very considerable section of the House. He made these remarks as he did not intend to take any part in the proposed want of confidence debate. It had ; amused him to sec the alarm with which what is called by the Opposition the Detective Ministry was regarded. It reminded him of the Scrip ture passage, “ The wicked fleeth where no man pursueth; but the righteous is as bold as a lion.” He would now proceed to deal with the mode in which his de partment had been conducted—the system of personal government that had been pursued and he would afterwards deal with tables connected with the department itself. Most mem bers desired to see the personal gover ment of the. Native Minister done away with. That wds' the feeling of the couutry, and he quite agreed with it. He could remember the good old days when per sonal government in the Native Depart ment was in full bloom, but he was mis taken if latterly the late Sir Donald McLean was not of the same opinion. At one time a little outlay' went a long way with the Maori—a few blankets and some sugar and tea was all that was asked : now, however, the native demands had risen with the change in the administration of affairs, and the Maori talked about as much as a million of money. Under Sir D... M‘Lean : the department was being reduc6d/but under - the late Government it had returned to all its pristine glory. The late Native Minister had been waited on and corpmunicated with too much by the for him to receive 100 or 150 tele grams in a day, all of the same tenor — demands for money, or money’s worth. He had sanctioned a telegram in which a sum of £2OOO was demanded: that was only one of very many similar communi cations on the same subject. He had been absolutely astonished at the amount of money which had been taken out of ‘ the House’s control and appropriated by the Native Minister in this way. The Oppo sition had said that they knew all this before. Well, he could only say that not very long ago they were of a very differ ent opinion as to its policy. He gave another example of the mode of personal S uncut. In 1878-79 £20,000 were AAm tho. estimates for native rettreUw and-’ bridges,' and it was handed, practically speaking, over to his sole disposal. These disbursements ten ded- to. jjpdermine the prestige of the , House in the native mind. And the y dirsctioS,!ri which their pernicious effects ! ! hdV given sons a tolerable qducatiop apd then insisted upon getting them into' the Civil Service. There was no proper employment for then, and they were kept going about Wellington, at a cost of £7OO per annum. At present the matter was trifling, but it was a thing that was rapidly growing, and unless properly checked all the young natives would be sent to Wellington to become a burden upon Government. Last year the appropriation in this department was £4,730, and the expenditure £54,498. In one of these items —“ contingences ” —the vote was £2,500, and the expendi ture £18,598. The Land purchase De partment had assumed great magnitude. A return showing the state of this depart ment was produced and laid on the table. It had been argued that this land might become useful for settlement, and yet not be a commercial success. He denied the correctness of this, and imagined that if the land was good as a commercial specu lation it must of necessity promote settle ment. He quoted figures in support of that theory, showing that where land obtained from the natives was good it was readily taken up, and poor land was left in the hands of the Government. Between 1878-79 the the total land purchase appro priation was £732,000, the amount ex pended £705,000. That left a small balance, which, however, had disappeared. Last quarter the purchases amounted to £124,000, and for the current year the estimated expenditure was £201,000. To complete transactions entered into a sum of £1,181,000 will be required. The salaries of officers in this department amounted to £10,255. That was voted in a lump sum, and the House had no con trol over the allocation of the money. Then, again, he thought the time had arrived to consider the policy of this land purchase system. In a recent report from a land agent on the West Coast it was stated that two or three years ago he could have got land for 2s 6d per acre, for which 7s 6d and 10s was now demanded. If it was worth that, then there could be no objection to the price asked, but he knew personally that a very great deal of it was practically useless for settlement. He instanced cases in which, speaking from his own knowledge, land being so dealt with was not worth more than 10s per acre. When the late Government took office native affairs were in a hopeful state. Were they so now 1 It only required a little patience, a little firmness, to make things beneficial to both races, but going amongst them, fondling them, making them believe we wanted something from them had been disastrous to the interests of all concerned. He could see no reason for keeping up a large defence force on the Waikato. If there was no probability of the late Native Minister coming back to office within the next few days he (Mr Bryce) would take goed care if he could do no good he would do no harm. It was right to enquire into the Waimate plains grievances, but their rectification would not heal the late troubles ; they lay much deeper. He passed a warm eulogium on the natives affected by these troubles for their for bearance, and it was painful to note the low estimation in which British law was apparently held by them. Had this personal Government not something to do to cure this state of affairs, he would be for doing away with this Native Depart ment, as a Department, and would rele gate the Native schools to the Educa tional Department. The native roads, &c., should be placed, not nominally, but actually under the Public Work’s Office and appropriations for them voted by the usual Parliamentary authority. Native pensions he would consign to the Colonial Secretary. Then again, he would have some plan of placing their lands before the public for sale, either by Waste Lands Boards or otherwise. The Boards could provide for the survey and subdivision of the land, together with a per centage for opening up the land by roads, the balance could be handed over to the Maori owners. Means for investment should also be pro vided, so that the Maori should have an opportunity of making permanent provi sion for himself. These, however, were his own sentiments, and had not as yet been fully considered in the Cabinet. If members approved of them good and well, if not, they knew what course to pursue. The report was cut short by the two o’clock telegraphic adjournment. A Useful Wife. We had been out to the grave-yard to bury Mrs Pidgeon, and we were riding home in the carriage with the bereaved widower. While he sopped his eyes with his handkerchief he told us about her :—“ In one respect I never saw her equal. She was a manager. I’ve knowed that woman that’s lying out there in the tomb to take an old pair of my trousers and cut them up for the boys. She’d make a splendid suit of clothes for both of them out of them old pants, and a cap for Johnny, and have some left over for a rag carpet, besides making handkerchiefs out of the pockets, and a bustle for herself out of the other linings. Give her any old gar ment and it was as good as a gold mine. Why, she’d take a worn-out sock and make a good overcoat out of it, I believe. She had a turn for that kind of economy. There’s one of my shirts that I bought in 1847 still going about making itself useful as window curtains and plenty of other things. Onsy last July our gridiron gave out, and she took it apart, and in two hours it was rigged on the side of the house as a splendid lightening rod, all except what she had made into a poker and an ice-pick. Ingenious ? Why, she kept our family in buttons and whistles out of the ham-bones she saved, and she made fifteen princely chicken coops out of her old hoop-skirts, and a pig pen out of used-up corset-bones. She never wasted a solitary thing. Let a cat die aroundthe house, and the first thing you knew Mary Jane’d have a muff and a set of furs, and I’d begin to find mince pies on the dinner table. She’d stuff a feather bed with the feathers she’d got off of one little bit of a rooster, and she’d even utilize the roaches in the kitchen so’s they’d run the churn —had a machine she invented for the pur pose. I’ve seen her cook potato paring bo’s you’d think they were canvas-back duck, and she had, a way of doctoring up shavings that the pig’d cat ’em and grow fat on ’em. I believe that woman could build a four-storey hotel if you’d give her a single pine board; or a steamboat out of a wash Idler ; and the last thing she said to me was to bury her in the garden, so’s she’d be useful down below there, helping to shove up the cabbages. I’ll ! never see her like again.” Saturday October, 18, 1879.] THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN 5 General Merchants. ORR AND CO., ASHBURTON AND RAKAIA BANKRUPT ESTATE HOOPER, AITKEN & Co. ORR AND Co., JJAYING Purchased the Whole of the above Stock from the Trustees, will offer it for SALE on SATURDAY, At the Premises Lately occupied by J. H. PASS AND Co. THE GOODS ARE ALL QUITE NEW AND IN SPLENDID CONDI TION, AND WILL BE SOLD AT Less Than Half Price FOR CASH. COME AT ONCE, Secure Bargains COME EARLY, OF AND ON SATURDAY, 27 l Y ORR AND CO. IMPORTERS, ASHBURTON AND RAKAIA Boarding Houses. PRINCE ALBERT PRIVATE HOTEL fyiHE undersigned having opened the Prince Albert Boarding House, in Wills Sti’eet, near the Railway Station, under the management of Mr. and Mrs. Luc vs, begs to say he is determined to keep GOOD TABLE, and afford Comfortable Accommodation to customers at 'MODERATE CHARGES. THOMAS CLARK, IVI RS. ScOTT’S IMPERIAL BOARDING HOUSE, Durham Street South, CHRISTCHURCH. Board and Lodging, 20s. Beds and Meals, Is. each. 509 a Booksellers, Stationers, &c. H. M. J ONES, Baring Square, LAW & COMMERCIAL STATIONER, BOOK AND MUSIC SELLER. Toys, Fancy Goods, Violins, Strings, Concertinas, Ac. Magazines, English Papers, & Periodicals, by each Mail. Bookbinding Executed with Despatch. 15 Business Notices. T. CHAMBERS, JgOOT AND SHOEMAKER, East Street, Ashburton. Boots and Shoes of all kinds Sewn or Pegged. Repairs Attended To. 48 FAMILY HOTEL, DURHAM STREET NORTH, CHRISTCHURCH. HITE PARSONS, (Late of the Royal Hotel, Lyttelton.) This Hotel is now Renovated and fitted up as a FIRST CLASS FAMILY HOTEL. 49 FINE Cream-Laid ENVELOPES, No. 6 ; extra secure shape, ONLY 9s. 6d. per 1000; s°°> ss-;5 s -; 2 5°. 3 s -. N E T T CASH. ALSO, BANK NOTE AND LETTER PAPER WEEKS & DIXON, DIRECT IMPORTERS, . WHOLESALE AND RETAIL STATIONERS, ASHBURTON “HERALD” OFFICE. EATING AND SEED POTATOES. JUST RECEIVED—A few Tons of Good Derwent POTATOES for Sale, Cheap. GEORGE JAMESON, 97 Ashburton. SPORTING. Messrs, saundbrs & walker have for Sale Two Greyhound Puppies, eight months’ old, by Mr. Chat teris’ Azamat out of owners’ L’Esprit. Azamat (imported) is by Tulloch gorum, out of Cyguet, and won a 43 and 22 dog stake in England. L’Esprit (imported) is by Pell Mell out of Scrap, and won the Nelson Gold Cup in 1878. She is sister to La Rapide, L’Encore, and other Australian celebri ties. Apply to MR. S. SAUNDERS, Ashburton, or, MR. W. G. WALKER, 98 Christchurch. NOTICE. IN THE ASSIGNED ESTATE OF SANDO AND OLSEN, PERSONS having Claims on the above Estate are requested to forward same, with proofs, to Messrs Saunders Bi others, Ashburton, not later than 25th instant, after which date no claim will be admitted. A first dividend will be payable at Messrs Saunders Brothers’ offices, on Fiiday, October 31st. I. DERS ’ } 99—562 a RACKETING Materials -Bats, Balls, Stumps, Knee Pads, &c., at H. M. JONES’, Staiionei, Baring Square CONCERTINAS, Gorman Accordians, Violins, etc Concertinas, 20 keys, from 10/6. H. M. JONES, Stationer. Auction Sales. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18. ASHBURTON AUCTION ROOMS AND YARDS. JE. BUCHANAN & Co. have re , ceived instructions to sell by Public Auction at their Rooms, Havelock street, on the above date 8 Sacks Chick Wheat 3 ~ Rye Grass 9 ~ Potatoes Sale at 12.30 p. m. J. E. BUCHANAN & Co. 102 Auctioneers. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18. ASHBURTON AUCTION ROOMS AND YARDS. JE. BUCHANAN AND CO. have . received instructions to sell by public auction at their Yards on the above date— -3 Valuable Young Draught Horses A Few Head of Dairy Cows Sale at 12.30 sharp. J. E. BUCHANAN & CO., 103 Auctioneers. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18. ASHBURTON AUCTION ROOMS AND YARDS. WEEKLY SALE. JE. BUCHANAN & CO. have re . ceived instructions to sell by public auction at their Rooms, on the above date— Iron Bedsteads Wooden ~ Glassware Crockery Sewing Machine Harmonium Furniture (new) ~ (second hand) Sundries &c., &c., Ac. 104 J. E. BUCHANAN & CO., Auctioneers. J. E. Buchanan & Co., AUCTIONEERS, Land & Estate Agents, ASHBURTON. THE Proprietors wish to call attention to their LAND AND ESTATE DEPARTMENT. In this Department Farms can be Leased or Sold, and Stock, Plant, &c., valued for outgoing or incoming tenants. General Land Business carefully exe cuted. Sales of Stock, Merchandise, and Genera Effects are held every Saturday, at the Auctioneers’ Rooms, and Yards adjoining. MR. BUCHANAN Attends the Ashburton and Tinwald Yards on Sale days, for the Sale of every Description of Stock. WEEKLY SALES EVERY SATUR DAY, at 12.30. uction Rooms and Yards Havelock Street. 37 Business Announcements. FARMERS ! FARMERS ! FARMERS ! R. McKERROW & Co. ARE Cash Purchasers of Wool, Grain, and all kinds of Farm Produce, and are also prepared to make Liberal CASH ADVANCES on the. above placed, in their hands either for sale or shipment to the English or Colonial Markets. A Large Stock of Corn Sacks, Wool Packs, &c., for Sale, at lowest current prices. R. McKERROW & CO., GRAIN MERCHANTS, RAKAIA. 60 THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN' Advertisements received for the GUARDIAN up to 9 p.ra. at the scale charges, afterwards at double rates or insertion over the leader. Auction Sales. SATURDAY, ißth OCTOBER, At 1 o’clock, AT THE HORSE BAZAAR. Bnrnett-street. A GLAND, CAMPBELL, & CO. hold their usual will WEEKLY SALE OP HORSES, &c. Sale at 1 o’clock. ACLAND, CAMPBELL, & CO., 101 ’ Auctioneers. A R R I S O N, AUCTIONEER, StOCK AND ESTATE AGENT, ASHBURTON. Farms, Town Sections, and House Pro perties on the Books for Sale or to Let. AGENT FOR THE TRANSATLANTIC FIRE ASSURANCE COMPANY. Chief Office— Christchurch. The Stud. YOUNG IYANHOE. YOUNG IYANHOE, by Old Ivanhoe, by Sir Walter Scott, out of London Maggie—Sir Walter Scott, by Clydeboy, took first prize as best horse at Exhibition at London in 1862, gold medal at Sterling, and twice first at Glasgow, and several other first prizes. London took first prize as best three year old mare af Exhibition at London in 1862 and first prize wherever shown. Ivanhoe took first prize at Glasgow as a two year old, was bought for 1100 guineas, and imported to New Zealand. Young Ivanhoe, out of Grey Maggie (imported), out of Blossom, by Ruther glen —by Caledonian, and has taken first prize as a two year old at Timaru, and first prize when next shown as a five year old at Timaru. Young Ivanhoe will travel the South Rakaia, Chertsey, and Mount Hutt dis tricts. For further particulars see cards. ROBERT PATTON, 52 Methven. 1879. TO STAND THIS SEASON. THOROUGHBRED STALLION YOUNG TRADUCER. YOUNG TRADUCER, by Traducer, dam Kasper’s dam, imported. See “ Stud Book.” Young Traducer was bred by W. C. Webb, Esq., at Riccarton. He is a rich dark brown, standing 16 hands high, with immense bone and substance, and for make and shape has been pronounced by the best judges as hard to beat anywhere. Young Traducer is rising 5 years. Terms: £5 ss. per mare, payable Ist January, 1880 ; groomage fees 55., payable on first service. Also, the Grey Entire Pony, SYDNEY, Will travel, with the entire horse Young Traducer, the district of Ashburton during the season. Good paddocks 2s. per week. Every care taken, but no responsibility. ROBERT LITTLE, 39 Proprietor. STUD NOTICE. IHE THOROUGHBRED HORSE TRIBUNE, By Traducer, dam Azucena. Will Travel the Ashburton district as mal. ' ■ ■ Apply Groom in charge. 21 a IE IMPORTED DRAUGHT HORSE, BILLY FAIRPLAY, VTILL STAND at Edo’s Horse Bazaai, V Ashburton, and Travel Wakaxui d Longbeach Districts. Terms —£s 55., pable Ist January, 1880. Groomage— , payable first time of service. Particulars see cards.—Apply -63 B. EDE. lOROUGHBRED ENTIRE COLT Of the Traducer Blood. > Travel this Season the ASHBURTON AND WAKANUI Districts, :e future Advertisements for Particulars, S. H., FOWLER & CO„ Proprietors, 4a—2o Winslow Wanlr. WANTED Known, an Elementary MNOTNG CLASS, on the Tonic Sol Fa principle, is to be established. First Lesson WEDNESDAY, October 25, at Quill s Commercial Sample Rooms, Saunders’ Buildings, at Half-past Seven o’clock. Ladies and Gentlemen wishing to join will please be in attendance on Wednesday October 22. Terms—los. 6<L per Quarter. —J. S. SAVAGE, Con ductor. 100—56 Ca TO PRINTERS. WANTED —A Smart Hand, to make up the “Ashburton Herald” and “ Ashburton Guardian.” Sobriety indis pensable. WEEKS & DIXON. WANTED KNOWN—That Money can be saved by purchasing your Sta tionery and Account Books, for cash, at the “Herald” and “Guardian” Whole sale Stationery Dep6t, Saunders’ Build ings, near Station. BO ANTED, a Married Couple, without ■ * incumbrance, for a Station ; also, a Single Woman, as Cook. Apply to W. R. Boyle, Moore Street. 91 XTTANTED Known, that TWENTY \ V Words are inserted in this Column f..r ONE SHILLING prepaid, and FORTY Words for TWO SHILLINGS prepaid. WASTE PAPER for Sale, 3d. per 10, at the Herald Office. Apply early. SUO WANTED KNOWN, that Envelopes and Note paper can be obtained, wholesale or retail, at unusually low rates at the “ Herald ” Office, East-street North. • 642 To Let. TO LET, STATIONERS’ SHOP, recently occu pied by Mr. J. Y. Ward. This Shop is fitted up in a very com plete manner, and four comfortable dwel ling rooms ai’e attached. 70 SAUNDERS BROS. For Sale. TO PRINTERS. MACHINE FOR SALE. FOR SALE, about the end of October, One Second-hand Double Demy Tape Printing MACHINE, in thorough working order, with rollers, moulds, &c., complete. We are replacing this machine by a Double Royal Wharfedale, which necessitates removal of the Double Demy Machine now used for printing the “ Herald ” and “ Guardian,” for hand or steampower. Can be'seen and all par ticulars obtained at our office. WEEKS & DIXON. ; Ashburton, October 14, 1879. 566 a Tenders. BRIDGE OVER SOUTH ASHBURTON RIVER—HOOD’S CROSSING, MOUNT SOMERS. TENDERS we invited for a BRIDGE, entirely of Timber, in 21 spans of 40 feet each; or alternativey for a BRIDGE of same dimensions, with tim ber superstructure on iron piles (the lat ter now lying at Winslow Station). Plans and specifications can he seen at the County Council’s Office, Moore street, Ashburton, ..'and- Tenders, with , marked cheque, equal’to -5 -per cent. : of amount, addressed to the Chairman, to be sent in not later than 10 o’clock, a.in., sth. Novcmher-next. . By Order — WILLIAM BAXTER, County Engineer. Ashburton, October 9, 1879. 545a—93 Public Notices. R. mHE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN I (County Agricultural and Sporting Recorder) is a-GAZETTE for-all Notices under The Debtors and Creditors Acts. October 6, 1879. , , mHE friends of Mr. McDonnell are ro- J spectfully informed that the funeral of his late daughter, Lizzie, will leave his residence at 2 p.m. this day (Saturday), Oct. 18 THOS. A. GATES. 105 Undertaker. TO SHEARERS. will Commence at Anama Station on tho Ist November. 87 W. S. PETER. REAPERS AND BINDERS. mHE Undersigned having been J, pointed agent for the sale o' M'Cormick’s and W. A. Wood’s Reapers and Binders, is now prepared to treat with those who will want them for the coming season. FREDK. PAVITT, 555a—83 East Street, Ashburton. NEW ZEALAND WESLEYAN , Published Monthly. JUST ARRIVED, the “ New Zealand Wesleyan ” 'for October. Price Cd Sold at tho Herald Office, East Street. WEEKS AND DIXON, Agents. JpiNVELOPES, NOTEPAPER, EN VELOPES, NOT E P APER. —The cheapest ever offered in "Ashburton, at th Herald Office, Wholesale Stationery Depot, SamVdera’ Buildings. " } FARMERS. —Do not neglect ! to-Read ? the Agricultural:Papers Appearing in the “Ashburton Guardian.” .

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6 AiHiyl^T©y [Mm sl{ iS?|} Printed and published by Horace John Weeks and Charles Dixon, at their Printing Office, East Street, Ashlrar, Saturday, October 18, 1879. General Merchants. T. R. H ODDER AND Company, GENERAL MERCHANTS, DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, AND STOREKEEPERS, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, (Opposite Railway Station.) NEW SPRING AND SUMMER STOCK JUST RECEIVED. DRAPERY, MILINERY, HATS. CLOTHING, BOOTS, SHOES, &c., &c., ESPECIAL attention has been given to this Department in selecting the NEW STYLES in COSTUMES and DRESS MATERIALS. AH the fashionable styles of Ladies Hats and Bonnets (trimmed and un trimmed), Trimmings, Fishus, Mantles, Capes, Ribbons, Hosiery, Gloves, Sunshades, and Underclothing. ' MILINERY AND DRESSMAKING ON THE PREMISES, By Most Competent Hands. Carpets, Druggetts, Scotch, and Manchester Goods. T. R. HODDER & COMPANY’S CLOTHING & MERCERY DEPART MENT. Boys’ Youths’ and Men’s Summer Suits, Imported and Victorian make. DUST COATS, Alpacca and Silk, HATS, New Felts, Helmets (in Rush, Leg hom, Tweed, and China Peth) SCARFS, Tics, Collars, Gloves, Umbrellas etc., etc. TWEEDS, Scotch, Yorkshire, and Colonial, T. R. HODDER & COMPANY’S BOOT AND SHOE STORE. Childrens’, Boys’, and Girls’ Boots, Shoes, and Suppers, Ladies’ and Gentlemen’s Boots, Shoes, and Suppers, In every variety. Colonial and Imported, from the beat houses, and sold at the smallest possible profit. T. R. Hodder & Company GROCERIES, OILMEN’S STORES, AND PROVISION DEPARTMENT. New Season’s Teas, Finest Sugars, Soaps, Candles, &c., &c. T. R. H. & Co. acknow ledge the great success attending their introduction of the the ;Small Profits and Quick Return Busi ness, and would State it is their intention to continue Selling the Very Best Class of Goods in every department, at the At. the Smallest Possible Profit. CASH PBICB ÜBXB FURNISHED OK APPLICA TION. T. R. Hoddcr and Company, IRONMONGERY, FURNISHING, AND HARDWARE, Of Every Description, for Building and Furnishing purposes. Produce Bought For Cash, or Taken in Exchange. ORDERS from ANY PART OF THE PROVINCE, Carefully and promptly attended to. DELIVERY OP GOODS DAILY IN TOWN. T. R. HODDER AND Company, GENERAL MERCHANTS : • EAST STREET, ASHBURTON - (Opposite , the Railway Station.) Public Notice. NEW TRI-WEEKLY MORNING PAPER. (Guardian, PRICE—TWOPENCE ! PUBLISHED ON TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS, and SATURDAYS. The size of the Guardian will be Six pages demy for the present, pending the arrival of suitable machinery, when it will take the same size permanently as the Christchurch Press. The Guardian is intended to meet the want in the County of Ashburton of a paper specially devoted to the agricultural and pastoral interests. It comes into existence in response to the expressed desire of a numerous section of the influen tial farmers, merchants, and other settlers in the country dristricts, and it purposes to supply an excellent compendium of the news of the day, derived from the most trustworthy sources. Arrangements have been made with able correspondents in every district in the County to supply intelligence of all events of interest oc curing in their locality, while advantage will also be taken of the great facilities now given by the telegraph for securing the latest news from all parts of the colony, and, through Reuter’s Agency, of sum maries of intelligence from all parts of the world. Special attention will be given in the Guardian’s columns of matters of interest to agriculturalists, and no pains will be spared to make the Paper an indispensable item in the economy of the Ashburton farmer’s household and a welcome guest at every fireside. Travelling reporters have been retained, who will personally visit the various dis tricts ; and arrangements have been made whereby reports upon the condition and progress of the crops, &c., written by men with a practical knowledge of the subjects on which they write, will be secured. On this point it may be mentioned that papers have been secured written by some of the ablest and most practical pens in the colony on subjects of moment to the farmer ; and these will appear in regular succession. The Guardian will be thoroughly inde pendent, and appears with its hands untied, and in no way trammelled by the influence of any party, its aim being, while the progress of the farming interest in the County has-first place in its desires, to secure the greatest good for the greatest number. In politics it will give an honest support to thoroughly liberal measures, and will be loyal to any Government, who, having the country’s confidence, is prepared to legislate upon a wise and liberal platform, and is capable of administering public affairs with prudence, honesty, and ability. The price of the Ashburton Guardian will be Single Copy : 2d. Terms to subscribers: la advance. Booked. Quarterly 6s. ... 7a. Half-yearly 12s. ... 14s. Yearly 245. ... 28s. Advertising terms on application at the Office. Subscribers should order the “ Guardian ” at once, as the quarter commenced on the Ist October. WEEKS AND DIXON, PROPRIETORS. Publishing Office, East Street, Ashburton. General Storekeepers, GREAT BANKRUPT SALE OF THE ASSIGNED ESTATE OF HOOPER, AITKEN, AND CO. £5,345 10s. 4k. ORR AND CO. JJAYING been fortunate in securing the whole of the STOCK of Hooper, Aitken and Co., at a nominal Price, will offer for Sale on SATURDAY, the 27TH, And following days, at THE PREMISES LATELY OCCUPIED BY J. H. PASS & CO., (Next the Union Bank of Australia.) In submitting the following GREATLY REDUCED PRICE LIST, we beg to assure our numerous customers and the public, that it has been our determination from the first to keep ourselves abreast of he age, and in every department of our Establishment we have endeavored —in all cases —so to conduct our business tran sactions as to command legitimate success. The rapid growth of our concern in all its branches amply attests this fact. Quotations for Cash : Children’s white Socks, at 2d to 6d Children’s colored Socks, at 3d, 4d & Gd Ladies’ Stockings, at 4d to Is Ladies’ striped Stocking, at 6d to Is 3d GLOYES. Ladies’ lish thread, at 6d to Is Ladies’ kid Gloves, 2s to 3s per pair Ladies’ silk Gloves, Is to 1s 4d. HABERDASHERY. Black silk Fringes, at 8d to Is Gd Colored silk Fringes, half-price Black and colored Braids, all prices A splendid stock of new silk Buttons, in all shades, at 4d to Gd per dozen, to match dress materials Ladies’ leather Bags, half-price Carpet Bags from 3s Gd upwards Belts at 4d to 8d each LADIES’ SILK SCARFS. 1230 ladies’ silk Scarfs, decided novel ties, at Gd to Is New China silk Scarfs, embroidered at both ends, at Is to Is Gd COLLARS. 25 doz. ladies’ linen Collars, at Gd. to Is lid Rink Collars, at 4d to 8d STAYS. 6 doz. Stays at 2s, worth 4s 9d The new belted Corset, on the newest principle, easy fit, half-price UNDERCLOTHING DEPARTMENT. Ladies’ Cemesoles Ladies’ Night-dresses, 2s Gd to 4s Gd ladies’ Chemises, 2s Id to 6s Gd Ladies’ drawers, Is 8d to 4s Gd PLAIN AND FANCY DRESS DEPARTMENT. 1500 yards Spring Lustres, at 8d to lOd per yard, worth Is 6d 800-yards Taffete Cloth, French goods, at Is to Is 3d French Merino, all colors, at Is Gd to 2s Gd 20 pieces all-wool Plaid, at Is to 2s 6d 500 yards Japanese Silk, at Is per yard, worth 2s 6d BOOTS DEPARTMENT. Ladies’ French kid Boots, at Gs to 7s Gd Ladies’ buttoned Boots, 7a Gd to 8s 9d Gents’ Boots, Gs per pair under former price Cliildren's Boots, at la to 2s Gd CARPETS. Tapestry, 2s per yakd under former price Kidder Carpets, Is Gd under former price Cocoanut Matting, at Is under former price. Blankets at half-price Flannels at half-price CLOTHING DEPARTMENT. Men’s Suits at 40s, former price 70s Men’s Suits at 355, former price 60s Men’s Hats at 3s to 7s Gd It is unnecessary to quote prices, though we have given a few above, as the public know that this is a real genuine Sale. The Goods are all quite new, having been im ported within the last few months. Terms will be strictly Cash, as we could not afford to book at those prices. Dressmaking on the premises. All orders executed uuder the Superin tendence of a most experienced dress maker. ORR AND CO., IMPORTERS, ASHBURTCN AND RAKAIA. 9 I Businanti Noticed, B L I G H’S CANTERBURY RESTAURANT, Papamii Road, near Post Office, Christchurch. MEALS AT ALL HOURS OF THE DAY. Board and Lodging, 175., 18a., £1 a week. BEDS & MEALS— Is. Each. 452 CHERTSE Y. A. R. MARKHAM (Next Montgomery’s, Chertsey), GENERAL STOREKEEPER, HAVING taken over the store of Messrs. Orr and Co., and increased the stock, is prepared to supply lirst-class articles in Grocery, Drapery, Ironmongery. Agent for THE ASHBURTON HERALD. 423 Medicinal. STEEDMAN’S SOOTHING POWDERS FOR CHILDREN CUTTING TEETH. CAUTION. TO PURCHASERS. The value of this well-known Family Medi cine has been largely tested in all parts of the world, and by all grades of society, for upwards of FIFTY YEARS. Its well-earned exten sive sale has induced SPURIOUS IMITA TIONS, some of which in OUTW.vRD APPEARANCE so closely resemble the ori ginal as to have deceived many purchasers. The proprietor therefore feels it due to the public to give a special caution against the use of SUCH IMITATIONS. Purchasers are therefore requested carefully to observe the four following distinctive characteristics, without which none are genuine : 1st —In every case the words JOHN STEEDMAN, CHEMIST, WALWORTH, SURREY, are engraved on the Government Stamp affixed to each packet. 2nd—Each Single Powder has directions for the dose, and the words, John Steedman, Chemist, Walworth, Surrey, printed thereon. 3rd —The name, Steedman, is always spelt with two EE’s. 4th —The manufacture is carried on solely at Walworth, Surrey. Sold in Packets by all Chemists and Medi cine Vendors. Sold by Kempthorne, Prosser and Co., Auckland. 49° HEAI.fH FOR ALL. HOLLOWAY’S PIUS AND OINTMENT THE PILLS Uiivlfy the I. 100 1, correct all dirorcl rs of ’ 1 10 Liver, Stomach, Kidneys ami Bowels, and are invaluable in all com, plaints inch dual to Females. THU CIS ISIEI'TT is Iha only reliabll remedy for Bad Ivg<, O.d NVomuls, Sores, aid Ulcers. For Bronchi is. Diphthciia, Couoh', C. ids Ooir, Rir inn itism, and all Skin Di .earns it has no equal. Sold by the Proprietor, T KOMAn Holloway, 533, Oxford Street, London, ami by all ■ilsdiome Vendors throughout the World. GRATEFUL— COMFORTIN G. BBS’S BREAKFAST COCOA. “By a thorough knowledge of the natural laws which govern the operations of digestion and nutrition, and by a careful application of the fine properties of well selected cocoa, Mr. Epps has provided our breakfast tables with a delicately-flavoured beverage which may save us many heavy doctors’ bills. It is by tne judi cious use of such articles of diet, that a constitu tion may be gradually built up until strong enough to resist every tendency to disease. Hundreds of subtle maladies are floating arcund us, ready to attack wherever there is a weak point. We may escape many a fata ishaft by keeping ourselves well fortified with pure bicod and a properly nourished frame.” —The Civi- Set vice Gazette. SOLD ONLY IN PACKETS LABELLED JAMES EPPS AND CO Homoepathic Chemists, London. KEATING’S COUGH LOZENGES. COUGHS, ASTHMA, BRONCHITIS, ACCUMULATION OF PHLEGM. Composed of the purest articles. These Lozenges contain no opium nor any deleterious drug, therefore the most delicate can take them with perfect confidence. Their beneficial effect is speedy and certain. This old unfail ing family remedy is daily recommended by the most eminent physicians. In use nearly 6o years. MEDICAL TESTIMONY. 22, Cold Harbour Lane, London, July 25th, 1877. Sir, —Your Lozenges are excellent, and their beneficial effect most reliable. I strongly recommend them in cases of eough and asthma. You are at liberty to state this as my opinion, formed from many years’ experience. J. Bringloe, M.K.C.S.L., L.S.A., L.M. , T. Keating, Indian Medical Service. Dear Sir,— Having tried your Lozenges in ia I have much pleasure in testifying to ir beneficial ettects in cases of Incipient isumption, Asthma and Bronchial Aflac is. 1 have prescribed them largely with the t results. W. B. G , Apothecary, H.M.S. Keating’s Cough Lozenges are sold by all Chemists, in tins of various sizes, each having the words “ Keating’s Cough Lozenges” engraven on the Government stamp. 637 KEATING'S WORM TABLETS, A PURELY VEGETABLE SWEETMEAT, noth in appearance and tasta, furnishing a most agreeable method of administering the only certain remedy for INTESTINAL or THREAD WORMS. It is a perfectly safe and mild preparation, and is especially adapted for children. Sold in tins by all chemists. Proprietor, THOS. KEATING, London, Export Chemist and Druggist. Oomtuoroievl Stationary * JUST ARRIVED. CHOICE ASSORTMENT OP Commercial AND Household STATIONERY. THE Largest and Finest Lot ever opened up in Ashburton, AND Equal to any exhibited in the Colony. WEEKS & DIXON, Printers, Publishers, and COMMERCIAL, LAW, AND General Stationers, Guardian Office, east STREET, ASHBURTON. JrJiifiicjinai. Testimonials. Tuam Street, Christchurch, April 28, 1879. To Professor Guscolt. Sir, — I have been troubled with Civet Complain these last six years, many times not being able to attend to work. 1 have tried everything in the shape of patent medicines. I have been an outdoor patient in the Hospi tal ; I got at times temporary relief. I could' not sleep on my left side; I kept rolling about backwards and forwards in bed. When I got up in the morning, I would rather be in bed but work I bad to attend to. When 1 had eaten a light meal I found it always lodged in my stomach. Always costive, a great palpi tation, pains across the chest, more particu larly under the left breast, always a violent pain between the shoulders, felt just the same as if any one was pouring water down my hack, feet always cold. Happened to get one of your bills when you came to St. Asaph street, which explained to me the symptoms I was laboring under. When I applied to you, you told me all my symptoms, and guaranteed me a perfect cure, which, I am happy 10 say, you have done through your herbal treatment. I should recommend those troubled with Liver Complaint ta place themselves under your treatment. I am, Sir, Truly thankful, William Manson. Colombo Street, April 21, 1579. To Professor Guscolt. Sir,-- I have been troubled with Dysentery for the last three months, so much so that I was perfectly exhausted, the linings of rny intestines peeled away in flakes. J tried every remedy that f could hear of, but to no purpose. Hearing that you were in Christchurch, and seeing the many wonderful cures, was induced to place myself under your treatment, and I am happy to say in one week I am free from the diarrhoea, and gaining strength from your herbal treatment. I am, yours respectfully, Ellen Brown. I give you this testimonial for the benefit o others, as I know there are a great many others suffering from the same complaint in Christchurch. Borough Hotel, Manchester Street, Christchurch, April 21, 1879. To Professor Guscott. SIR,--I have been troubled with Sciataca and Kh-umatism since the commencement of the West Coast diggings in 1864, where I had to leave through medical advice, and went to Melbourne, and thence to Sydney, and then I thought 1 would try the tropical climate of Queensland, and only found temporary relief. 1 came to Christchnrch, and tried doctors of the best'medical repute, and got no belter. Thinking that it was useless to go any further I gave up all hopes of being restored ; I could scarcely walk, and staying at an old friend’s, he advised me to consult you, and 1 am happy to say I am in as perfect health as I was in 1864, when I crossed the ranges of the West Coast, and was only ten days under your treatment. Jons O’Brien. To Professor Guscolt. Sir, —Having been troubled with asthma for the last seven years, on several occasions I have been propped up in bed, and many times I had to get up and walk to get a breath of air, and had become so bad that- 1 was not able to ttencl to my business ; in fact, I had become a burden to myself and the people with whom I was stopping. When I came to you you told me all my symptoms, which gave me confidence to place myself under your treatment, and, being a believer in herbs, and seeing the large assortment in your establishment, and also the references from other sufferers the same as myself, in looking back to the time of my suffering so long, and spending so much money without receiving any benefit from the treat ment until I applied to you.—l remain, yours ever thankful, Donald Smith. Great King-street, Dunedin, May 30. To Professor Guscolt. Sir,-—I have to inform you that I am able to return home after your treatment of 4 weeks’ duration, having been troubled with dropsy this last 4 years. 1 have been tapped twice ; I have been under the doctors in Oamaru, and also in Dunedin, ami never received any bene fit from their treatment. When my sister called on you last April you told her if I would come to St. Kilda and stop with her you would treat me for a fortnight free of charge, and after that time, if 1 were no better, you would require no payment ; but I am happy to inform you that 1 feel as well as ever I felt, and free 01 dropsy, and can eat and sleep well. I trust that your days may be long in Dunedin. Yen may be assured that 1 will speak of the cure you have effected in me on my return home, as I leave my -i-tei to-morrow.—l remain yours ever grateful, Mrs. Isabella Fraser. St. Kilda, June 10, 187 S. Manchester Street, Christchurch, April 29th, 1879. To Professor Guscott, Sir, —I have been troubled with Neuralgia for a length of time, and have suffered the most excruciating pains ; tried e' erything that I could hear of, 1 then saw your testimonials in the papers, and the ‘‘ Star.” I was advised to give you a trial, but I have this to say that 1 am perfectly free from pain. I can eat and sleep well, and am not disturbed at nights or meal times as I have been for a length of lime. I have told several the pain I suffered, and the wonderful relief I have had, and I would ad vise anyone troubled with Neuralgia to apply to you, as.they can depend on a perfect cure. Yours ever grateful, H. B. Williams, Tuam street, Christchurch. To Professor Guscott, Sir, Having for the last four years suffered from bad eyes, being totally blind in one, and from using a solution of nitrate of silver as a lotion, which hail penetrated my whole system, causing me the most acute pains, which, added to rheumatism, prevented my sleeping at night, and rendered my life absolutely burdensome to me, I have consulted and been treated by doc tors in different parts of Canterbury, as also in the Christchurch Hospital, but without obtain ing the slightest relief. Determined to leave no stone unturned while the smallest chance remained of an abatement of my sufferings, I applied to you immediately I heard of your arrival, and the cure which you have effected would seem to many incredible, but as I am still here a living proof of the success of your treatment, as can only be testified by hundreds in Christchurch, who knowing what I was like for so long up to a week ago, look with astonishment at the change which you have wrought. Wishing you many years of happi ness and prosperity in pursuing your useful career, 1 am, dear Sir, yours respectfully, Patrick Burns. Sexton’s Alleuton House, St. Asaph-street, Christchurch, ’ IF YOU WANT A NEAT BUSINESS CARD, GO TO THE “ HERALD ” OFFICE IF YOU WANT WELL-PRINTED CIRCULAR, TRY THE “HERALD” OFFICE IF YOU WANT AN ATTRACTIVE HANDBILL, JTRY THE MAGNIFICENT POSTER, CALL AT THE HERALD OFFICE. IF YOU WANT ANY DESCRIPTION OF PLAIN OR ORNAMENTAL PRINTING, CALL AT THE “HERALD OFFICE/. East_Street North. A “HERALD” OFFK IF YOU WANT A WEEKS & DIION. PROPRIETORS.

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The Ashburton Guardian. COUNTY AGRICULTURAL AND SPORTING RECORDER. Vol. I.—No. II ASHBURTON, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 1879. Price—TWOPENCE. Auctioneers and Commisssion Agents ALFRED HARRISON, AUCTIONEER, COMMISSION AGENT, ETC. SALES, Sales of Stock, Mer chandise, Furniture and Effects, also Pigs, Fowls, and General Produce. WEEKLY SALE Every SATURDAY at 12 o’clock. SALE ATTENDED. Entries can be made at my office or at the Yards. Agent for the Transatlantic Fire Insurance Company. 5 EDMISTON BROS. & GUNDRY, (late bullock AND CO.), ASHBURTON, General Merchants, Auctioneers, Stock, Station, Estate, and Commission Agents. Sales of Stock, Farm Implements, &c., will be held at their Yards, Ashbur ton, and the Tinwald Yards, on alternate TUESDAYS. CASH ADVANCES Made on Stock, Produce, &c., consigned for Positive Sale. EDMISTON BROS. & GUNDRY. 19 -jyrß. JOHN LLOYD CRAWLEY, J-YL AUCTIONEER, STOCK, LAND, ESTATE, AND COM MISSION AGENT, Holds Weekly Sales Every Saturday, at One o’clock, of Horses, Farm Produce, «nH General Merchandise of every descrip tion. Full advertisements third page. J. i^HdTrawley, AUCTIONEER, Stock, Land, Estate, and Commission Agent, Saunders’ Buildings, East-st., Ashburton. 877 a [Cabd.] J. E. B UCHANAN & Co. pX Auctioneers, Land, and Estate Agents, ASHBURTON. 313 a FARMERS AND OTHERS. TIyfESSRS. ACLAND, CAMPBELL, & {VI CO. are prepared to supply Farmers arid others with Station Stores, Fencing Wire, Fencing Staples, Standards, &c., at Lowest Rates, and of First-class quality. ; AGENTS FOR THE ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY. CAPITAL ... ... £2,000,000 INSURANCES EFFECTED AT LOWEST RATES. ACLAND, CAMPBELL & CO., g 5 Auctioneers. ■ pjREDK. pAY ITT, East Street (Close to the Railway Station! Ashburton, k.. Land and General Commission Agent. Orders taken for—Sydney Drays, Newcastle Cpal, and Malvern (by the truck load], Build ing. Materials of all kinds. Fencing Wire, Agricultural Implements, English and Ameri can,&c., &c. I MESSRS. POYNTZ & CO., •JV A N D, STATE, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS. Renta and Debts Collected. • Money advanced on Freehold Security. 7 Hotels. RAILWAY HOTEL WINSLOW. j’tK/TR.. W-'HARRIS requests the public . jyi. to knowthat he is back at his old bouse,, and wishes his. old friends to know that they will receive, the same good >, accommodation as formerly. Private c- of Rooms for families. Wines and of the beat brands. Good stabling and loose boxes, with every attendance. W. HARRIS, fPROPRIKTOR. 3166 Millers, &c. SAUNDERS BROS., MILLERS, Grain Merchants, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS. Offices— EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Mills— GREAT SOUTH ROAD. 72 H“]% yT OFF AT begs to inform the , iVI inhabitants of Ashburton and surrounding districts that his NEW FLOUR MILL AT WAKANUI HAS COMMENCED WORK, And hopes, by strict attention to busi ness, and turning out a First-class article, to merit a share of public support. Special attention paid to Gristing, and Farmers from a distance can have their Grist ground by return. 31 Insurance. THE LONDON & LANCASHIRE FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Capita! —Fully Subscribed, £1,500,000. JpiRE INSURANCES of all kinds taken at lowest rates, special attention being given to Stack, Farm, Building, and other Agricultural Risks. Applications by letter for insurance will be promptly attended to. The London and Lancashire being purely a Fire Company, the whole of its resources are available to meet Fire claims and this feature will at once commend itself to the public, for the resources of the Company can never be applied to the settlement of Life Claims or Marine Losses, but every penny of its Capital (the whole of which could be called up at any time), together with its reserves, are available for Losses by Fire, and offer a complete guarantee that all engagements will be fully carried out. Claims are met with promptitude and liberality. Agents for Ashburton— SAUNDERS BROS. 6 Business Notice. IN BANKRUPTCY. WEEKS & DIXON have on Sale at their Office, East Street North,- - PROOFS OF DEBT FORMS, FORMS OF AFFIDAVIT. Also, — FORMS OF TO LET and FOR SALE. CHRISTCHURCH AND SUBURBAN DIRECTORY FOR 1879. ON SALE at the “ HERALD ” Office, Saunders Buildings, East-street. Price : Two Shillings and Sixpence. Neatly Bound in Cloth. The above Volume contains a lot of valuable information, and should be in the bands of every Tradesman. Timber Merchants. TIMBER! TIMBER !! 300,000 THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND FEET OF SUPERIOR BUILDING TIMBER. ALSO, 20 t OOO TWENTY THOUSAND SAWN TOTARA AND BLACK PINE jpiENCING gTA KE S NOW ON SALE AT HAYES’ TIMBER YARDS, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, AT REDUCED PRICES. 12 Brick Manufactory. BRICKS. rjIHE UNDERSIGNED havirg COM PLETED uheir KILN at Ashburton, are prepared to SUPPLY BRICKS, equal t< any made in the Colony, at any Station up or down. Samples to be seen at the Company'i Offices, Ashburton, Rakaia, and V. inslow W. MONTGOMERY & CO [Limited] 32 Saddler. WM. ANDERSON, SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER, Ashburton, HAS always in STOCK a complete assortment of every description of Saddlery, Harness, Whips, Saddlers’ Iron mongery, &c., imported direct from Eng land. Goods to order manufactured on the premises of the best Materials, and at the lowest rates. 11 Cabinetmakers. C T. A. GATES, ABINET MAKER, PICTURE FRAME MAKER, AND UNDERTAKER, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, ASHBURTON. 4 SPILLARD’S C [ ABINET MAKING AND UPHOL STERY Manufactory, and Ware house, next to the Union Bank, Tancred ( street, Ashburton. Sitting Room and Bedroom Tables, - Couches, Cheffonniers, Chairs, Chests of Drawers, Washstands, Commodes, Chim -1 ney Glasses, Toilet do., Whatnots, Dress ing Tables, Cradles, Children’s Cots, Bassi nettes, Basket Ware, Bedsteads—double, single, iron, and wood; Mattresses, spring, hair, wool, and flax; Beds, feather, woollen, and cotton-flock; Bolsters and Pillows, do., do.; Carpets, Rugs, Floorcloth ; Mats and Matting Fibre, Cocoa and China; Fenders, Fire Irons and Japanned Ware ; Galvanised Baths and Buckets ; Kitchen Tables ; and English and American Chairs. Blinds—Venetian, Wire Gauze, Common Roller, and Spring ; Curtain Poles, &c. Orders promptly attended to. 13 CABINETMAKING &■ UPHOLSTERING ESTABLISHMENT, East Street (next Echo Dining Rooms), 1 ASHBURTON. John ]M eec h, PRACTICAL CABINETMAKER, UPHOLSTERER, PAPERHANGER, &c. f ALL KINDS OF REPAIRS. Furniture Renovated and Repolished, ’ or Exchanged. 16 ITTANTED KNOWN—That Visiting YV Cards, plain or mourning, can be f obtained printed in various styles, at the 9 “Herald” and “Guardian” offices, near the Railway Station. General Merchants. GREAT SALE OF THE ASSIGNED ESTATE <i OF 'k 4 i HOOPER, AITKEN & CO. ORE AND CO. HAVING SECURED THE ENTIRE STOCK Of the above Estate, amounting to i os.- 4±, Have decided to give the PUBLIC the advantage of their Purchase by SELLING the whole of the DRAPERY, CLOTHING, BOOTS and SHOES, IRONMONGERY, FURNITURE, CROCKERY & GLASSWARE AT ABOUT HALF THE USUAL PRICE for CASH. SALE OF THE DRAPERY, CLOTHING, BOOTS AND SHOES, AT THE PREMISES IATELV OCCUPIED BY J, H. PASS AND CO. SALE OF THE IRONMONGERY, FURNITURE, CROCKERY & GLASSWARE, AT THE NEW PREMISES OF HOOPER, AITKEN AND CO. BOTH SALES WILL COMMENCE ON SATURDAY, 27th SEPT. ORR AND CO., ASHBURON AND RAKAIA. 10 Chemist. MEDICAL HALL. Established 1874. J M Q AMBRIDGE » DRUGGIST, FAMILY AND DISPENSING CHEMIST, Has always in -V.tock— SPONGES—Honeycomb and Turkey Toilet TRUSSES—Common Circular, Cole’s, Sal mon and Ody’s, Mocmain, &c. ELASTIC STOCKINGS Knee Caps, Wristlets, and Anklets ; Abdominal Belts in Silk and Thread. FEEDING BOTTLES—Mather’s, Maw’s, Dean’s, Stocker’s, Ayrton and Saun ders’, O’Connell’s. INFANTS’ FOODS—Liebig’s, Hard’s, Neave’s, Ridge’s, Nestle’s. COD LIVER OILS—De Jongh’s, Lang ton’s, Moller’s, Foxe’s, Southall Bros. PERFUMERY—Piesse and Lubin’s, Rim mel’s, Gosnell’s, Briedenbach’s, Low’s, The Crown Perfumery Company’s HORSE AND CATTLE MEDICINES. HOMCEOPATHIC MEDICINES—Leath and Ross’s daily expected ex “ VVai tangi. TEETH CAREFULLY EXTRACTED. 2 CHAS. NEATE, Eh m M a w W o MOORE STREET, O w cl Q Q CO i-3 ASHBURTON. 62 General Storekeeper. gTORE. The Oldest Established Business in the County of Ashburton. D. WILLIAMSON AND CO., DRAPERS, GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, TEA, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS. The Best House in Town for MEN’S, BOYS’, AND YOUTHS’ READY-MADE CLOTHING. CELEBRATED BOOT AND SHOE DEPOT. 14 SANDO AND CO., QENERAL STOREKEEPERS, TOBACCONISTS, NEWS AGENTS, &c,, &c., EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Labor Registry Office. 35 Painter. J. R. CHAPMAN, pAINTER, GLAZIER, PAPER HANGER & SIGNWRITER, Importer of Paperhangings, White Lead, Glass, &c. The trade supplied at lowert Wholesale Prices. 17 S. COLLINS & SON, jpAINTERS, PAPERHANGERS, SIGN-WRITERS, PLUMBERS, and DECORATORS, Moore-streim Ashburton. Country orders promptly attended to, and the quality of Work and Materials Guaranteed. Public Notices. WANTED KNOWN—That we are now Selling 250 Cream Laid Commercial Envelopes for 25., cash ; 500 ditto, 3s. 6d. cash ; and 1000 ditto, Cs. 6d., for prompt cash only. Weeks & Dixon. TXT ANTED —Servants out of Employ- W nient to advertise for Situations in the “Herald” and “Guardian.” Only One Shilling, Cash, for fifteen words. Baker and Confectioner. BREAD! BREAD! 1 BREAD! CONFECTIONERY and BISCUITS. EDWARD TAYLOR begs to inform the inhabitants of Ashburton and the surrounding neighborhood that he has commenced business as Plain and Fancy Bread and Biscuit Baker, and Confec tioner in Saunders’ New Buildings, and hopes by strict attention to business, and keeping a first-class article, to merit a fail share of public patronage. BREAD—4Ib. LOAF. At the Shop s|d. If Delivered fid. Confectionery and Biscuits always in stock. ONE TRIAL SOLICITED. Note the Address— TAYLOR, Bread and Biscuit Baker and Confectioner, EAST STREET, Near the Railway Station. 343a—34 Builders. Ashburton steam saw mills SASH AND DOOR MANUFACTORY. G. PARKIN, Proprietor, BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR. Moore Street, Every description of Timber and Building Materials in Stock and supplied on must reasonable terms. Plans prepared and Estimates Given on tl e shortest notice. 26 Carriers. B. C. SMITH, CARRIER, ETC., Moore Street, Ashburton. 25 TH. BREWER’S Royal Mail COACH , leaves Longbeach for Ashburton (via, Waterton, Ashton, Wheatstone, and Tinwald) daily, at 7 a.m., returning by the same route on arrival of 3 p.m. train from Christchurch. Parcels and orders punctually attended co. T. H. BREWER, 195 Proprietor. ECOOKSON, Wills Street, runs the „ MAIL COACH from Ashburton Railway Station to Green Street, Alford Forest, and Mount Somers, every Tuesday, and Friday, returning Wednesday and Saturday at 3 p.m. Business Notices. Advertise. ' YOU WANT (to sell a Farm, to sell a Horse, to rent a Farm, to buy a Horse, to buy a House, to rent a House, to obtain Board, to sell Groceries, to sell burn it a re, to sell Hardware, to hire a Servant, to borrow Money, If you want-j to sell Dry Goods, to sell a Carriage, to sell Real Estate, to seek a Situation, to obtain a Servant, to engage a Salesman, to sell Millinery Goods, to sell a House or Section, to find a Strayed Animal, to find any one’s Address, to sell a piece of Furniture, to find an owner for Anything, to buy a second-hand Carriage, j to find any.hing you have Lost, If you want Ito sell Agricultural Implements YOU CAN DO SO, BY MAKING YOUR WANTS KNOWN IN Six guslilmrtott (SmutUnn. office : SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, East Street. Business Notices. BIBLES, Prayers, and Church Services, Hymnals for various churches.—H. M. JONES, Stationer, Baring Square. For Sale. FOR SALE, T 7 HOD Tussock Land, in 1 O > UUU Lots to suit purchasers. Very Liberal Terms. 74 SAUNDERS EROS. FOR SALE, 2 SINGLE SEATED BUGGY. J DOUBLE do. do. And a quantity of Livery Stable* keeper’s effects. 76 SAUNDERS BROS. Amusements. ■RACING QLUB. ANNUAL MEETING. WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19TH and 20TH. FIRST DAY, 1. Handicap Hurdle Race of 40 sovs; distance 2 miles, over 8 flights of about 3ft. 6in. hurdles; nomination 1 sov., acceptance 2 sovs, 2. County Hurdle Race Handicap of 25 sovs. ; over 6 flights of about 3ft. 6 in. hurdles; nomination 1 sov., acceptance 2 sovs. ; miles. District horses only. 3. Maiden Plate of 20 sovs.; distance IJ4 miles ; weight for age ; entrance 2 sovs. ; district horses only, that have never won an advertised race, 4. Ashburton Cup Handicap of 50 sovs., added to a sweepstake af 5 sovs. for acceptors; nomination2sovs., acceptance 2 sovs.; 2 miles. 5. Ladies’ Purse of 25 sovs.; district horses only ; welter weights for age ; gentlemen riders, who must be members of the Ash burton Racing Club ; entrance 2 sovs.; i}i miles. 6. Farmers’ Plate of 10 sovs.; for horses the bona fide property of owners residing in the County of Ashburton ; no weight under 12 stone; \% miles; entrance 1 sov. SECOND DAY. 1. County Steeplechase of 30 sovs.; over about 2 miles of fair hunting country ; weight for age; for district horses only; entrance 2 sovs. 2. Racing Club Handicap of 40 sovs.; added to a sweep of 3 sovs. for acceptors ; 1X miles ; open ; nomination 2 sovs. 3. Tradesmen’s Handicap of 20 sovs,; district horses only; iX miles; nomina tion 1 sov.; acceptance 1 sov. 4. Forced Handicap of 15 sovs.; for all winning horses at this meeting ; entrance 2 sovs.; 1X miles. 5. Consolation Handicap of 15 sovs.; for beaten horses; nomination I sov.; acceptance I sov. RULES AND REGULATIONS : Qualification fee, £2 25.; members of the Ashburton Racing Club free. No entry will be received for any of the races except on the condition that all dis putes shall be decided by the stewards, whose decision in all cases shall be final. County horses shall be held to mean horses the bona fide property of owners residing in the County of Ashburton pre vious to Ist September, 1879. Canterbury Jockey Club rules strictly adhered to unless otherwise specified. No protest will be entertained unlooa £2 2s. be deposited, which shall be for feited should the protest, in the opinion of the stewards, prove frivolous. All entries and nominations to be in the hands of the secretary, addressed to the Somerset Hotel, not later than 4 p.m. on October 31st. Weights to appear for first day’s handicaps on Friday. November 14th ; acceptances on Monday, November 17th, in “ Lyttelton Times,” the “Press,” and the Ashburton “Herald,” and for second day’s racing, weights will be declared at 7 p.m. on evening of Novem ber 19 ; acceptances at 9 p.m. same night. 4.11 entries to be sealed and addressed tc to the secretary, Ashburton, enclosing entrance fees, name and age of horse, and colors of the rider. Any jockey riding in any other than his declared colors will be fined one sovereign. JAMES WILKIE, 402 a Hon. Sec. Poulterer, &c. RABBITS! RABBITS!! P . HARPER, FISHMONGER AND POULTERER Near the Ashburton Hotel, East Street, BEGS -to inform the inhabitants el Ashburton that he HAS OPENED in the above line, and trusts, by strict attention to business, and supplying bat articles of first class quality, hopes t* merit a share of public patronage OYSTER SALOON. Hot Fried Fish and Stewed Eels from to 11 every night.

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SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE. PORT OF LYTTELTON. STEAMERS LEAVE LYTTELTON AS UNDER, For Wellington—Wellington, To-day. Passengers by 2.40 p.m. train from Christchurch to Port. Albion, Thursday, 23rd. For Napier and the North—Penguin, Saturday, Oct. 25th. Rotorua, Monday, 27th Oct. For Port Chalmers —Arawata, on Wed nesday, Oct. 22nd. Passengers by the 2.40 p.m. train from Christ church to Port, Waitaki, on Thursday, Oct. 23rd. For Melbourne, via, Bluff Arawata, as above. Albion, Tuesday, October 28th. For Sydney—Rotorua, Monday, 27th. Passengers by 2.40 p.m. train from Christchurch to Port. Rotomahana, Nov. 7th. For Akaroa— Hawea, on Saturday, Oct. 25th. v For Hobart Town—Albion, on Tuesday, Oct. 23th. For Picton, Nelson, &c.—Wellington, as above. For West Colst and Nelson Maori, Wednesday, 22nd October. All’berths to be secured at the Shipping Office. COMMERCIAL. There was a good attendance on Satur day at the vrioui sale rooms in Ashburton, and although transactions are limited a healthier tone exists. Messrs j. E. Buchanan and Co. report that potatoes sold freely at £4 15s to £5 per ton ; seed do, Flukes and Derwents, 8s 6d per sack. A line of good grass seed failed to fetch a bid, owing probably t to the late season, but can be dealt for privately. Good feed oats are in full aupply, and can be quitted at a low rate for cash. A large quantity of sundries were disposed of at very satisfactory rates. Mr A. Harrison reports that Saturday’s M la showed a slight improvement in tone. Potatoes were in demand, and were quitted at 6s 6d per sack. A quantity of inferior grass seed brought 2s 9d per bushel, and an extensive line in furniture was disposed of at very satisfactory prices. Tinware, of which a large assortment was offered, was also cleared out at rates which the seller was satisfied with. ASHBURTON RETAIL LIST. s. d. s. d. Butter, inferior to best I? ft i i to i o Eggs, J? dozen - - x o to o o Cheese, prime quality, t? ft O 8 to oio Bacon, prime smoked, lb o 9 to oio Hams in cloth, slb - i o to o o Flour in bags, 100 ft 14 6 to 00 Oatmeal, v 251 b ■ 6 o to o 4 Urd. «?ft - - - 0 9 to o O POST OFFICE NOTICES. Mails at the Ashburton Post Office close as follows; For Christchurch and North at 10.20 a.m. 4 p.m., and 7.30 p.m., daily. For Chertsey at 10.20 a.m daily. For Rakaia at 10.20 a.m and 4 p.m daily. For Dunedin, Tinwald Winslow, Hinds, Coldstream, Rangitata, Orari, Winchester, and Geraldine, at 10.20 a.m, daily. For Temuka. Timaru, and South at 10.20 a.m and 3 p.m daily. For Greenstreet, Ashburton Forks, Mount Somers, and Ashburton Gorge on Tuesdays and Fridays at 10.30 a. m For Ashton, Waterton, and Longbeach, at .15 p.m. daily. For Wakanui and Seafield, on Mondays and Thursdays, 7.30 p.m. A travelling Post Office having been estab lished on the Southern line of railway, letters bearing a late fee of 2d. may be posted at any station in the mail carriage attached to the express train, and they will be included in the mails made up in transit for offices on the main line and branches. Sydney J. Dick, Chief Postmaster. UNCLAIMED LETTERS. . The following letteis from places beyond the colony were received at the Ashburtcn Post Office during the month of August, and temamed unclaimed on Ist October, i°79 : Allinham, J. Charles, Richard - : Critchley, W. S. • ; Deacon, William Devane, Patrick Fraher, John Criffin, Morgan Maclean (or Maclear) John Kennedy, William Kissane, Michael Larkin, Andrew Morrison, James Moriarty. Michael Quinlan. Mary Ryan, Thomas B. Sharp, Sames Valpy, John N. Vincent, J. Walker, Archibald Woodman, W. D. Young, Lewis P. McAllister, Mrs Black, John Xwiss, Michael W. St, G. Douglas, Postmaster. frr—On the first da; jf each month a list is ex hibited at each Pc .t Office in the Colony of the . addresses of all letters received from places be yond the Colony that have remaind unclaimed for one month at such Post Office; and such of these letters as remain unclaimed at the end of a further period of two months are then for warded -latte’. Dead Letter Office, to be return , od,unopened,l®' the countries where theyorigi ,xilAted. - Unclaimed letters originating in the Colony are not advertised, but at the end of two months are forwarded to the Dead Letter | Office, Wellington, there to be opened and re ,-f turned to the writers. NOTICE. NEW POSTAL REGULATION. Letters posted within the colony haying the names and addresses of the senders printed on the address side of the envelopes, accompanied by a request that the letters be returned if not within a stated period, will be return ed tmopen§d, ; Provided, however, such letters shall have remained in the post office to which they may be addressed, at least ten days. The Ashburton Guardian, COUNTY AGRICULTURAL & SPORTING RECORDER. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 1879. Major Atkinson has been accused of crying down the colony’s credit in the Home money market, by placing upon the housetop the real present financial posi tion of New Zealand, and what it will probably be at the end of the financial year. We have no idea that the dis closure to English capitalists of a million deficiency will hurt our credit so much as will the telegram that takes Home the information of a reaccession to power by the party whose admirable financing caused the tide of public wealth to ebb so low ; and whose diplomacy kept the true state of afiairs concealed from both the capitalists whoso good opinion we desire to court and the people of the colony who find the interest of the money already borrowed, and that of the £5,000,000 loan which is to be the next increase to our indebtedness. If we are to borrow money, let us do it under no false pretence. Do not let us go into the market with a sounding boast that we are financially right, while the fact is we are financially wrong. In the end it will be better for us if we tell the truth about our position. Major Atkinson knows this, and has acted upon it, and the country is his debtor for the information he has given it. All the year through the colony has seen indications that the public exchequer was becoming light, and the hurry to get the £5,000,000 through Parliament gave token that things were not so promising as they ought to have been. But the late Government let not a syllable escape indicative of the true state of affairs. Their tactics have rather been to conceal this from the country, and to lull it to sleep in a fool’s paradise of security. The “speech from the throne,” which was so full of highly Liberal measures, hardly mentioned finance, and what it did say regarding that subject has scarcely met with a corroboration in the Financial Statement delivered last week. The Speech told us the colony was financially sound ; but it did not tell us of the falling off in revenue that confronts us in the Colonial Treasurer’s Statement. It did not tell us that, to make good the falling off, we should have to dig deeper than ever into our pockets to satisfy the tax collector, nor that the duties recently remitted, with no benefit to the consumer of the articles set free, would have to be reimposed, and new and additional lines of taxation struck to make up the revenue to the level of expenditure. No indica tion of this kind was given to us. We were allowed to remain in ignorance of the real state of affairs, and the colony’s knowledge of its public finance was at best but a suspicion. Now the murder is out ; and when the hard, cold facts stare us in face, and we know that the Colony of New Zealand, as a going concern, balances with a deficiency, we hear the accountant who has struck the balance accused of injuring the concern’s credit when he writes down the figures. We repeat, those figures will not injure the colony. When the capitalist learns the position of the concern to which he is asked to loud his money, he will learn, we may be sure, in whose hands its affairs were when it got into difficulties. The sum short will not frighten him. It takes a good deal to break the credit of a colony like New Zealand. But when he learns that under Sir George Grey’s management the colony’s affairs financial got mixed, with no sign of effort made to extricate them from their involvement; when he learns that Sir George Grey’s Native Minister has been at liberty to do as he would with the funds of his department; that the same liberty was accorded to his Works Minister ; and that the same team is again in power ; he will think twice before he lets go his gold to make up the coveted £5,000,000. No, the deficiency will not hurt our credit, but our credit will be seriously injured if we allow the mis-man aging directors of affairs again to come to the supremacy. R.fcM. Court. —At the Resident Magis trate’s Court yesterday, before Mr. Frank Guinness, R.M., Wm. Lambert, charged with being drunk, was let off, as he had not interviewed his Worship on any pre vious occasion. Outward Mails via Suez.— The out ward mails for the United Kingdom, via Brindisi and Southampton (for specially addressed correspondence only) will close at the Ashburton Post Office this day, at 7.38 p.m. The Brindisi mail is due in London on 15th December, and the Southampton one a week later. Councillor Campbell. —We regret to learn that it is the intention of Mr James Campbell, of the firm of Acland, Camp bell, and Go,, to remove to Christchurch. In Mr Campbell the borough will lose a a valuable public man, and the Council will have withdrawn from its deliberations a great amount of common sense and shrewdness, qualities that never can be well spared. The New Ministry.— The following is the probable New Ministry;—Premier, Native and Defence Minister, Colonel Whitmore; Public Works (Otago), Mr. Macandrew ; Public Works (Auckland), Mr. Reader Wood ; Treasurer, Mr. Bal lance ; Mines, Mr. Pyke; Customs and Telegraphs, Mr. Montgomery j Agricul ture, Mr. Sheehan. Sir George Grey, it is understood, has given to Mr. Macan drew exactly the same assurance about his disinclination for the office that he gave upon a former tir le to Mr. Lamach, and he is not therefore expected to attempt to upset the new arrangement and come in again, for two or three days at furthest after Mr. Hall’s defeat. Pound Keeper. —-An advertisement to day announces W. Price’s appointment as keeper of the Ashburton Pound. Borough Cricket Club. —The mem bers of the Borough Cricket Club will see two advertisements in this issue of which they should make a memo. Dentistry.—Mr Cattlin, surgeon den tist, intends visiting Ashburton at in tervals of a month, and will give notice in our columns of the dates on which he will arrive about a week in advance of his advent. The Rifle Corps.—We learn that a sergea it-instructor from headquarters will attend at parade to-night, and a full attendance is wanted of the whole strength of the company. The corps will be inspected, and arms should be in perfect order. Colonel Paoke will also inspect the company on Wednesday Mr. Rees Again. —Mr. Rees, the inde fatigable admirer of Sir George Grey, is pining to again use his brazen thorax in Parliament House. He intends applying to the Supreme Court for a mandamus to compel the Returning Officer to replace his name on the electoral roll, and, if successful, will again stand for the Thames. The Weather. —The weather is still doing its best to please the agriculturists. Sunday was a disappointing kind of a day for those fond of taking an out ing, and still more so fur young ladies having new spring bonnets and dresses to exhibit, but the rain was just of that soaking kind which tickles the roots of the crops, and sends them shooting up like magic. TftE Cricket Association. — A moot in'? was held on the ground immediately after the match on Saturday to discuss the rules of the Association. The draft bye laws prepared by the Committee were read, and adopted unanimously, and it was resolved that the Domain Board should be waited upon with a view to having the ground vested in trustees for the benefit of the clubs, .and other matters of interest were discussed. Cheap Travelling. —The residents of Waterton and Wheatstone will be able to vsiit Ashburton at a considerably less cost for the future than they have hitherto done. Mr George Wilcox, of the Wheat sheaf Hotel, intends running a four-horse coach from Waterton to Ashburton every Saturday, and oftener should sufficient inducement offer. The journey both ways —about 24 miles will be done for the small charge of 3s per head, which is a great reduction on the rates on this line. George is known to be a first-class whip, and we anticipate seeing the old coach piled up every Saturday. . Runaway. —On Sunday afternoon, as Mr Max Friedlander, and Mr David Zander were driving in a dog-cart down East street, their horse started into a gallop by Orr and Go’s., and took down Tancred street. The animal was piloted round the corners until he again reached East street, by his own stables, and then went at top speed towards the mill, his driver’s strength not appearing to have the slightest effect on his mouth, but he was eventually got under control near Mr Tyson Hodgson’s, after a three mile spin, without any damage being done. Pedestrianism. —A sprint match for £6 was run on Saturday afternoon in Burnett-street, between E. Oughten and McFarlane, the race to be won by the first two out of three events at 200,150, and 100 yards, the longest match being the first. Both men looked in good condition, the little cabby (Oughten) being the favorite. The ground was hardly what we should consider suitable—as a hard, metalled road is not particularly pleasant to travel on, especially at top speed. Oughten easily disposed of the West Coaster, winning the first two events by about a yard each, and there was there fore no necessity for completing the 100 yards match. —The match between C. Riscly and Forward, of Tcmuka, is to be run off next week, and both men are in training. The race is expected to be a close thing. A Miracle. —The “ Tablet ” having ex hausted the available category of modern miracles recorded in the European news papers, says an exchange, is driven as a last resource to the veracious records of the “ Transpacific Press ” and in the last issuegravelyrepublishesthefollowing : “A beheaded Kansas rooster still lives, after four months of decapitation. He is fed at the throat, and is in good health. The head was cut off at the base of the brain without injuring the spinal column.” It is worthy of remark that the editor did not ascribe this phenomenon to the direct or indirect influence of secular education. An Old Campaigner. —Amongst the many rumors which are afloat in the lob bies, says the Wellington “ Chronicle,” is one to the effect that the Hon. Captain Baillie with apparent generosity refused to accept the salary attached to his posi tion of Chairman of Committees in the Legislative Council. People who were verdant wondered at this great self-sacri fice, but the knowing ones assert that by this seeming patriotism the gallant cap tain made about £l5O. The explanation is said to be that had the Chairman of Committees drawn the monthly salary at tached to his office he would have been compelled to give up the honorarium at tached to his office as a member of Par liament. The salary of the Chairman of Committees would have been under £SO whilst the honorarium was £2lO. Wise Captain Baillie ! Tonic Sol Fa Class.— -Mr J. S. Savage announces that he intends es tablishing a singing class on the Sol Fa principle. As any of our readers who have attended the musical entertain ments in Ashburton conducted by Mr Savage, must be aware he is a thorough master of the system he proposes to teach ; and we know a considerable num ber of people, especially young people, in in Ashburton, whose voices would be em ployed to better advantage in a vocal choir than thad in idling their evenings away. We are of opinion that an ex penditure of 10s Gd per quarter, and regular attendance at the lessons would be° a source of pleasure to many of our townspeople, who are often at a loss as to whore and how to spend an evening. Pro vision will be made for teaching cliildren an hour earlier than adults. Those de sirous of joining are requested to meet at Quill’s Commercial Sample Rooms, Saunders’ Buildings, on Wednesday next, at 7.30 p.m. We wish Mr Savage every success. North Ashburton Bridge. —At a late meeting of the Mount Hutt Road Board the application of a deputation from the Mount Somers Board for a quarter share of the cost of the proposed bridge over the north branch of the Ashburton near McFarlane’s to be borne by the first named body was considered, and it was decided that as a large special giant had been made from the Land Fund by the County Council to the Mount Somers Board for the purpose of erecting bridges in their district, that they could not recognise any liability on their part to contribute towards the cost, and would not therefore pay any share towards the erection. The County Council and Mount Somers Board will, in consequence, have to bear the whole cost of the bridge between them. Fire Brigade. At a meeting of the committee of the Fire Brigade held yes terday afternoon, it was decided that application should be made to the Borough Council for a grant of Section No. 434, in Taucred Street, for a permanent site for the station ; and as the bell is not suffi ciently loud in tone to be heard, an order was given to Messrs. A. and T. Burt, of Dunedin, to cast one not less than 3cwt. This, when mounted on a 35ft. tower, should make its dreaded sounds audible in any part of the town. It may be expected here in about ten days, and w r e will then be able to judge what local industry can do in the way of bell casting. The old bell is for sale, and some of the country chapels should avail themselves of the chance of obtain ing the article cheap, as the brigade will not sell it to be used in town on account of the tone. The Akaroa Railway. As we an ticipated in our last issue, the meeting at the Rakaia called for the purpose of urging the Government to push on with the Akaroa Railway came to naught. Why such a meeting should have ever been convened is a mystery to us. Rakaia is in direct railway communication with the best conducted seaport in the colony and could have nothing to gain, ex cept extra mileage, by sending her grain to Akaroa, and the reason given by Mr Dicken, who appeared upon the scene to advocate the claim of Akaroa, appeared to fall very flat upon his audience, as the only argument he could adduce was that the Moorhouse tunnel might fall in some day, and thbs stop the traffic to Lyttelton. The meeting did not seem to be inclined to throw over a friend for a future doubt ful one, and unanimously resolved that the initiative in the matter should not be taken in the Rakaia district. A Stiff Storm. —To give an idea of the weather experienced at home, we make the following extract : “ Writing from Twickenham, a gentleman states that dur ing a heavy storm in July over 900 panes of "glass out of about 1000 in his vineries and flower houses were broken. On the balcony of the house every pane of thick, rough glass in the roof was destroyed, and a stained-glass staircase window shared the same fate. He picked up hail stones over five inches in diameter.” A Clown’s Funeral. —Billy Walton, the clown, died recently at Finchley. The funeral procession was according to Billy’s own directions. First rode the ring-mas ter, leading four of the circus ladies in costume. These ladies were followed by the bounding brothers, the sword swal lowers, the saltimbangues, the barebacked riders, and other male performers. Then came a dwarf, carrying a black flag, and after him the Barbary ape, Jacko, on a Shetland pony. Jacko was dressed in a suit of sables, and his pony was decked in trappings of woe. The coffin was borne on an open bier, and on the plate, where the royal coronet should be, were the motley garments of the clown. Two clown colleagues followed the hearse and filled the position of chief mourners ; they were chalked, ochred, and dressed as if for performance. The cavalcade was wound up by part of the circus band in one of the gaudy professional carriages. They played such airs as “ Go where glory waits thee,” “Down among the dead men,” “In some far sultry clime,” and and other gems selected by their deceased comrade. At the cemetry the last re mains of Billy Walton were laid in the grave, and when the daisy quilt was snugly spread over him, each of his bro ther clowns turned a summersault over his resting place, and with that, the ser vice concluded. Local Artists. —Ashburton will not be in the back ground at the exhibition to be held in Dunedin in December next. We understand that Mr and Mrs Stott have landscape paintings in hand which will vie with the efforts of any of our colonial artists. One painting represents the “ Smugglers at Moeraki Bay,” and is very bold in its design and coloring, and another represents that terror to rail way passengers the railway along the Blue Cliffs. We think the railway authorities should purchase this picture, as any person looking at it would certainly never buy a ticket to travel on such a suicidal looking line of railway, and should the picture ever come to be lithographed, which its merits qualify it to be, we are of opinion that more work will be found for engineers and navvies to find a new and safer route to Dunedin. Two other paintings show great merit, but we hope to be able to do justice to them when finished, as “ fules and bairns should na’ see half-dune wark.” How to Break an Ox.—Somebody wrote the editor of a village paper to ask how he would break an ox. The editor replied as follows “If only one ox, a good way would be to hoist him, by means of a long chain attached to his tail, to the top of a pole 40ft from the ground, then hoist him by a rope tied to his horns to another pole. Then descend on his back a 5 ton pile-driver, and if that don’t break him, let him start a country news paper, and trust people for subscriptions. One of the two will do it sure. ” The Borough Council Offices.— Last night the Borough Council of Ash burton held their first meeting in their new offices, and after the business was over the event was celebrated by a little merry making, the needful for which was kindly supplied by the Mayor with his usual open-handedness. The health of the CounciUJhaving been drunk, the Mayor, in proposing the toast referring to the happy feeling existing amongst the members, the healths of the Works Committee were given, and responded to by Messrs St. Hill and Roberta. It was stated by the Mayor that the Council had been blamed for building officesat all, but lie pointed out that the buildings had been erected with a view to their being made use of in happier and more pros perous times as a cottage for their over seer, or other officer. The room they were then meeting in could be partitioned, and an excellent four-roomed cottage would then be obtained. At the time they were erected, too, they had tended greatly to relieve the labor market in the building trade. Other toasts, such as the officers of the Council, the Press, and finally, though not least, his Worship the Mayor were given, and responded to, and the Council settled down to Committee business. PUBLIC MEETING AT RAKAIA. A meeting was held at the Town Halb Rakaia, on Saturday evening last, Mr 0. N. Mackie, Chairman of the District Road Board, presiding, for the purpose of considering the advisability of urging upon the Government the necessity of at once proceeding with the work in con nection with the Akaroa railway and tunnel. The attendance was limited. The Chairman explained at some length the object for which the meeting was called, and introduced Mr Dickon, of Akaroa, to explain to the meeting the ad vantages likely to accrue to Rakaia. Mr Dicken explained to the meeting the necessity of having an additional har bor, by which the produce of South Can terbury could find another outlet, and the advantages to be gained by the plains in the event of a break down in the tunnel at Lyttelton. There would also be the further gain to the district of timber being conveyed at low rates from the Little River Bush to a good market in the Ashburton county, and he pointed out other directions in which both Akaroa and Rakaia could mutually be of service to each other. On the motion of Mr B. S. Coster it was unanimously resolved—“ That it is not advisable for the South Rakaia specially to urge the Government to pro ceed with the Akaroa railway and tun nel.” A vote of thanks to the Chairman terminated the proceedings. THE POLITICAL SITUATION. [by telegraph.] FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT. Wellington, Oct. 18. Mr Bryce did not make the best of his strong case last night. He is not an agreeable speaker, and still less is he an able advocate. So that he made no telling comments on the alarming facts he com municated to the House. More than £IO,OOO had been spent on persons in the North Islaind, who are called native land purchasers, but who are probably all Joshua Joneses ; and nearly £19,000 had been got rid of under the heading ‘ ‘ Con tingencies. ” Mr Bryce said that although “ the wicked flee where no man pursued,” he did not intend to be the pursuer, and did not consider it his business to expose the Ministry. His predecessor, Mr Sheehan, could not suppress his glee at finding so generous a successor, and im mediately proceeded with his party to presume that there was nothing to ex pose. Major Atkinson followed, but did not speak well, and Mr Thomson spoke better than he usually does, giving expression to the views of those who either cannot or will not see the effect of the facts brought out by the new Colonial Treasurer and the new Native Minister. Oct. 20. Sir George Grey has taken to writing leaders in the “ New Zealander” against the Governor. Wellington papers report a contem plated coalition, but there is no truth in their surmises on that subject. There is to be a caucus meeting of Go vernment supporters this afternoon at 3 p. m. There are some symptoms that the ma jority of four supposed to be against the Government would be found wanting if the House divided at once, and that the division would be .a tie. It is very uncer tain how the House will divide after the No-Confidence debate, which may very likely be a long one, as the new members wore kept down in the late debate, and will take out the compensation in the coming one. Later. At a caucus of Ministerial supporters, this afternoon, it was resolved with great unanimity and animation that there should be no compromise or concession, but that the party would insist on pushing on their measures or ask the Governor for a disso lution, which Sir George Grey’s own con duct will ensure their getting. This means that the Greyites must support the measures which they were returned to support, or be sent back to their consti tuents. It was the unanimous opinion of the party that it would bo a lesser evil to let Sir George bo the avowed Premier than to have him the acting Premier under cover of Macandrew, Sheehan, Ballance, or Montgomery. There is no truth in the report that £BOO,OOO of the five million loan has been raised. The loan has not yet been placed on the market. TELEGRAPHIC. I NTERPROVINCIAL. Auckland, Oct. 20. A fire took place early this morning in Masefield’s Buildings, Albert-street, at Branston and Foster’s, gas fitters. Foster, one of the partners, slept on the premises, and says he was awakened by hearing sounds of falling plaster. On getting up he saw that the drawing-room and pattern loft were on fire, and gave the alarm. The fire subsided in half-an-hour, but the damage was considerable. Also the roof of Masefield’s office was destroyed, and the contents of the shop of Reynolds, a lapi dary, were injured. The firm had in surances on the work-shop and pattern loft to about £IOO in the New Zealand Company. The origin of the tire is un known, but Foster thinks it arose in con nection with the gas fittings. Brunchman Boreham was severely cut by falling slates, and fainted from loss of blood. A movement is on foot to form a second Volunteer Artillery Corps, under Captain Isaacs. Forty have already joined. Wellington, Oct. 20. The following has been officially sup plied to all representatives of the press : We .are authorised by the Committee of Management of the Liberal party to state that the absurd rumors which have been circulated in the papers respecting a coalition, are entirely without foundation. No member of the party ever contem plated such a movement. We are further authorised to state that no member of the party will agree to a coalition, and no overtures of the kind have ever been made by the Opposition. Dunedin, Oct. 20. The case arising out of the malicious accusations made by a correspondent from Hyde, and published in the “ Otago Daily Times,” has been settled by that journal giving an ample apology ; and a writ for £2,500 has been issued against the “ Mount Ida Chronicle” for the reproduc tion of the scandalous article against Professor Wallenburgth and Dr. Grant. BRITISH & FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE. (Reuter's Telegrams.) London, Oct. 15. The Ismyr is reported at Lloyds as miss ing. Oct. 16. The total reserve in notes and bullion in the Bank of England is £10,500,000. News from Capetown states that Sir Garnet Wolseley had interviewed a meet ing of the Boers in Transvaal, and an nounced the annexation of a portion of the territory. The Boors replied that inde pendence alone would satisfy them. Oct 17. Best Australian beef tallow, 85s per cwt.; best do., mutton, 36s per cwt. There are large withdrawals of gold for Germany and North America. The Cape war is completed successfully. The troops have commenced to evacuate the territory of Zululand. Calcutta, Oct. 17. General Roberts has proclaimed the demolition of Balahissar. Madrid, Oct. 17. Heavy floods have taken place, rivers overflowing and causing enormous loss. Three hundred and thirty people have been drowned. AUSTRALIAN. (Renter's Telegrams.) Sydney, Oct. 19. Arrived —Rotomahana, from New Zea land. Four miners have been sentenced to imprisonment for two years, two for riot ing and two for intimidation. Melbourne, Oct. 18. The following stamp duties have been proposed by Government : —One penny on cheques, Is for every £SO on bills, and 50s for every £IOO on insurance premiums. INTERPROVINCIAL. Auckland, Oct. 18, An accident was caused last night by an explosion of ammunition in the Naval Brigade pinnace. A seaman named Solo man was injured, and in the panic some men leaped overboard. One was in danger of drowning, but was rescued by a sea man. More boats put off from ships in the harbor, but their services were not re quired. The wounded seamen, Bryan, Jones, and Davis, are not seriously hurt, the injuries being principally burns on the arms, face, and head. They are progress ing favorably. An enquiry will probably be held as to the cause of the occurrence. The hoy Henry Jeffery, who was injured by an accident at the Aratapu saw mill, has died from his wounds. The accident occurred through his creeping under the revolving shaft, which caught his apron and took him over instantly, the body being fearfully bruised and broken before the engine could be stopped. A number of seaman belonging to the ship Famonoth have been arrested for re fusing duty. Mr James Mackay, Native Commis sioner, has gone to Piako in connection with the native outrage. It was resolved to hold a Volunteer review on November 19 at the Thames, and invite the Waikato Cavalry and Auck land Volunteer Corps. Grahamstown, Oct. 18. Messrs Rees and James M'Donald are mentioned as likely candidates for Parlia mentary honors here. Mr James M'Cabe, of the Queen of Beauty, died yesterday. The gold returns for the week amount to 7730z5. Dunedin, Oct. 18. There was some splendid shooting at the competition of No. 1 City Guards this morning to select a team for the Ladies’ Challenge Shield. Volunteer Coventry made 56 points at 200, 400, and 500 yds., making a possible 20 at the 400 yds. range. In Chambers this morning, on the ap plication of Mr E. Cook, acting for Charles Woodlock, Mr Justice Williams granted the order directing William Woodlock and Mary Jane Woodlock, alias Waters, to deliver to petitioner the body of his infant male child now in their custody. The house of Mr Walker, at Port Moly neaux, was totally destroyed by fire on Oct. 15. Insurances—National, £IOO. The Executive Committee of the Indus trial Association have adopted a petition for presentation to Parliament, praying for the establishment of a discriminating tariff which will afford a measure of protec tion to local industry. LATEST LATEST FROM EUROPE (Renter's Telegrams.) London, Oct. 18. At a Conservative meeting at Manches ter, the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs justified the policy of the Govern ment in reference to the Afghanistan war, and stated that the principle was the defeat of Afghan, not dominion. Calcutta, Oct. 18. An impressive entry was made into Cabul by the British forces. General Roberts issued a proclamation stating that the city should bo spared, but heavy fines would be imposed upon the inhabitants. A general disarmament of the city and suburbs would take place, and prompt measures would be taken for the capture of the mutineers. Pet. ID. The Ameer Yakoob Khan to abdicate. General Roberts has made provisional arrangements for the administration of Government. The Kuram tribes are in a great state of commotion. Constantinople, Oct. 18. The Passes of the Balkans are at pre sent unoccupied by the Turks, because no formidable feature of Russian aggression is expected there. The occupation of Novi Bazar was included in the definition of Russian aggression on Turkish territory in that direction. If the rumors of an alliance beteen Germany and Austria are true, the news will be hailed with joy by all valuers of peace. London, October 27. Australian wheat, 60s Gd per quarter. Arrived —Duke of Sutherland, from Sydney, July 5. Waimate, from Lyt telton,M uly 19th. New York, Oct. 16. The “ Agricultural Bureau’s ” monthly report states that the average of the crop in the cotton States is 19 per cent short. Calcutta, Oct. 18. Martial law has been proclaimed at Cabal. AUSTRALIAN. (Reuter s Telegram.) Melbourne, Oct. 20. Copious rainfall throughout the colony. Crops are looking healthy, and harvest prospects are good. Sydney, Oct. 20. Serious floods are reported at Albury, Tumut, and Adelong, causing great loss of property. A destructive fire has occurred at Mait land ; four shops wore completely des troyed. INTERPROVINCIAL. Auckland, Oct. 20. The damage at the fire in Forster’s is \ estimated at £9OO. Mansfield had the block of buildings insured in the Royal for £IOOO. Broslin and Foster have their > stock insured for £IOOO, their pattern loft’s contents for £350, insured in New Zealand and Queen. A cablegram received announces the death of Captain Carey, on board the Rotomahana, of heart disease, on the passage from Auckland to Sydney. He was well-known on the coast. A public meeting was held to-night, at which the Mayor presided, to consider the action of the Grand Jury in the case of the Minister of Maxine, and a resolution was carried, with tumultuous applause, as follows:—“That a gross miscarriage of, justice had taken place, calculated to bring the administration of law and" justice into contempt.” It was resolved ■ to petition Government to appoint a Com mittee of Enquiry. New Plymouth, Oct. 20. ' The Parihaka meeting has terminated ! for this month, and this morning a hun-' dred natives passed through town on their way home. Te Whiti delivered his usual speech on Friday last, but it was simply a repetition of his former The only noticeable change he was not quite so sanguine as hitherto of the triumphant return of the prisoners from Wellington. The great sickness which has' prevailed at Parihaka has had the effect of driving away all the natives who did nqt: live there, their faith in the prophet being sufficient for them to rely upon him as the healer of his people’s afflictions. T© Whiti’s claim to divine authority has re ceived a decided check by the recent out break of disease, the most devoted of hif followers being constrained to admit s the prophet can’t heal disease in the mah ner they had expected. Te Whiti may be now considered, for the time being, deserted by his people, as they generally express’ determination never to return to Parihaka so long as sickness prevails. Wellington, October 20. During an excursion trip of the steamer Huia to Picton on Saturday night, and while going into Tory Channel she struck twice on the rocks. The Captain states she had been driven off her course by a strong current. On reaching Picton she was leaking, but was allowed to retum here, and it is intended to place her joh the slips for the purpose of ascertaining the extent of her injuries. Christchurch, Oct. 20. . A fire in Victoria street was rather a serious affair. Sharpler’s cottage and store were burned down. They were in-* sured for £250 in the Sun office . : The police, armed with a search war rant, this afternoon visited the offic6s of a well-known solicitor, in pursuit of a docu T ment which was important to the prosecu tion in the Timaru forgery case. The office was searched in vain by six con stables, and nothing but two safes were left unransackod. The keys were not produced, and two blacksmiths were pro cured who commenced to break them open. After one blow had been struck the solicitor gave in, and handed over the document under protest. He could not see the destruction of the safes which were valued at £l4O. The Supreme Court was occupied till nearly eight o’clock this evening by the case of Wright versus W. Wilson. The plaintiff sought for equitable relief in the matter of a conveyance of land to the former by the latter. The evidence was of a most conflicting nature, and Judge Johnston said it was quite evident that perjury had been committed. The verdict was substantially for the plaintiff op fdl the issues. Wilson is the well-known Christchurch seedsman. Timaru, Oct. 20. H. D. Manning, a publican at Pleasant Point, was brought up to-day at the R.M. Court, charged with abetting one Edward James to forge the name of another cer tain Edward James, owner of 100 acres of land situated in Timaru district. The case, on the application of the defendant, was remanded till Monday, bail being allowed. Edward Jeffreys was committed for trial to-day for attempting to upset a train at Normanby.- It is stated that Mr Whitefoord, the Kaipoi Resident Magistrate is to be re moved to Poverty Bay, while Mr Beswiok Resident Magistrate at Lyttelton, will get his place. The Lyttelton vacancy is to be filled up by an old resident in that town. The Drainage Board have determined to deposit £90,000 of the newly raised loan -t at the Bank of New Zealand for six months. Dunedin, Oct. 20. Over fifty lunatics are now located at \he temporary asylum at Seaoliff. [Tuesday, October si, 1879 2 THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN Seedsmen. SEALY BROS., Seedsmen and nurserymen, East Street, ASHBURTON. Farm, Garden, and Flower Seeds and Garden Requisites of every descrip tion at Lowest Rates. Nursery —Moore Street. 43

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ASHBURTON BOTOUGH COUNCIL. Thgrasual fortnightly meeting of the BortSjjp. Council was held last night. Preset*—His Worship the Mayor (presid ing), Messrs Roberts, Robinson, Fried lander, and St. Hill. mayor’s statement. The Mayor made his customary in troductory atatememt, in the course of which he said that the balance at the bank to the Borough’s debit was £5lO. £4l lls had been collected since last meeting in rates, and the total now collected was £BO2 12s. He had forwarded all corres pondence between himself and the Go vernment to Mr E. G. Wright, on the matter of the rural land endowment. He was sorry to have to shite that the de mands for employment on the Albury works had been greater than were ex pected, but the Government had promised to forward 15 men to that place. In a fortnight, however, a part of the Oxford line would be ready for the unemployed. The Fire Brigade had applied for reserve 777, but they would see that that could not be granted, and application had been made by the Brigade for a section in the same street with the Council offices. Mr Hughes desired to be released from his duties as scavenger. It would be for them to say whether he would be so or not. He had received letters which would be laid before them regarding the Municipal Association. APOLOGY. The Mayor tendered an apology for Mr George Parkin’s absence that evening. THE MUNICIPAL ASSOCIATION. Letters were read from the City Clerk of Christchurch, and from the Town Clerks of Kaiapoi, Waimate, and Lyttelton, acknowledging receipt of the Council’s resolutions regarding the formation of a Municipal Association, and promising either due consideration of the suggestion or support of the proposed union of boroughs. TWH! COUNTY COUNCIL IN DEFENCE. The Chairman of the County Council wrote, enclosing copies of the parts of the local papers’ reports of last meeting of the Borough Council, in which reference was made to the action of the County Council in regard to the refusal of a grant in aid, with the object of enabling the Borough Council to procure work for the unem ployed ; also to their conduct in reference to the Mount Somers Railway extension. The County Chairman denied that any charge of “ lukewarmness,” or “apathy,” or entertaining feelings of “ opposition to the Mount Somers line,” could be brought against the members of the County Coun cil, and • contended that some misunder standing must have existed, or such ex pressions could never have been made use of, nor could Mr Williamson’s resolution have passed. He also enclosed a resolu tion that had been passed after the Mayor, who was the deputation to the County s meeting, had left the Council room. It was as follows : “ That the Government be urged to proceed with the construction of the line to Mount Somers already authorised, and that the Govern ment be requested to consider ■the advisability of. sending some of the unemployed there, as had been done at Mr Walker-hoped the exptlßons had been used in error, and would not be endorsed, and desired to be assured, in face of the resolution he quoted; that the treatment the County Councillors had received had been the result of a misunderstanding. The Mayor said there appeared to be some misunderstanding regarding the way in which he had been received at the County Council He did not remmember hav ing seen the resolution referred to by the Chairman in any of the papers. Further he thought the County should have tele graphed to Government to have the works proceeded with. Had that resolution been known to the members of the Borough Council he did not think the resolution proposed by Mr Williamson would have been passed. He desired to state, in passings that .the Engineer had told him the line in question would not afford much pick and shovel Work to the unemployed, the main Work would he for scoops. Mr St. Hill thought Mr Williamson, in the absence of any published report of the resolution mentioned by the Chairman, should be exonerated from all blame in the matter. The Mayor said Mr Williamson was not blamed in particular. The onus lay with the whole Council. Mr Saunders. thought the tone of the County meeting in regard to the subject, and the absence of the resolution from the published report of the said meeting, were sufficient exculpation of the Borough Council. The Clerk was instructed to write to the Chairman of the County, explaining that no resolution as supplied by Mr Walker had been published. THE BOROUGH SCAVENGER. Mr R. J. Hughes wrote, complaining that he was a heavy loser by his contract with the Council, and desired more favor able terms, or a release from his engage ment. He would take such steps as others “hiad done to get rid of their engage ments” if the Council did not meet his views. Mr St. Hill said if the man was deter mined to. follow Ashburton’s fashionable course of schedule filing, he should be allowed to relinquish his contract, on the understanding that he should pay a part of the expense in procuring another sca venger. The Mayor was in favor of letting the man out of lus contract, but he hoped the scavenger’s rate henceforth would be col lected by the man who did the work. Mr Robinson thought the man should have to carry out his contract, and the sureties made responsible for any loss. ; A resolution to call upon Mr Hughes sureties to perform the work in the event of his failing to do so, was put to the vote against another to release him if he paid the incidental expenses arising through the change, and the latter was carried by the Mayor’s casting vote. THE FIRE BRIGADE SITE. Mr Marshman wrote to say that Re serve 777 being for school purposes, could not be used for Fire Brigade purposes. The. Hon. Sec. of the Fire Brigade wrote, applying for permission to the Bri gade to- occupy Reserve 434, Tancred street, to the rear of the Council Chamber, as a brigade depot and site for the pro posed bell tower and engine shed. He also asked that the brigade’s pump wells haye their caps secured by chains to pre vent them being removed by children. The Mayor said he had gone with the brigade captain to see several sections. The first one selected, near Jameson’s grain store, was on the highest ground in the hordin'}!, but it was too valuable, and he had suggested the one now asked. Mr St. Hill suggested that the triangular section on the VVakanui Road would be suitable. Mr Robinson thought the site near the post office was most suitable. Mr St. Hill moved— “That the letter be i emitted back to the Brigade with a recommendation to reconsider their re quest, and suggesting a part of Reserve 502 as h better site, and one that would be readily granted by the Council.” Mr Robinson seconded and the motion was carried. THE LAND REVENUE. A telegram was read from Mr E. G. Wright (in reply to one by the Mayor) stating that no sales of Government lands had been set down in the returns as hav ing taken place in the borough. The Mayor said he was waiting for further information on this subject, with a view to obtaining a share of the 20 per cent, of land revenue. BURNETT STREET DRAIN. Mr Mossman wrote complaining of the state of the drain in Burnett street. Referred to the Sanitary Committee. THE UNEMPLOYED. Several telegrams from Mr E. G. Wright were read, regarding the Albury works, and the Oxford and Malvern line, the substance of which telegrams have al ready been published in these columns. ENGINEERS’ REPORT. North East Bril Contract for Formation and Shingling. The contract for this work is progress ing favorably. The gully across the whole width of the road has been filled up with the extra pipes. The foreman is prepar ing the timber wings for ends of culvert. He requires some more timber for the posts, viz., 85ft. (running) 5x5 totara. South East Belt Contract for Formation and Shingling. With the exception of breaking the large stones this contract has been com pleted satisfactorily. In order to procure a proper channel for the flow of water, it has been found necessary to add extra fill ing in the large gully. Some timber is also required for a culvert on this Belt, across the North East Belt, viz., 200 ft. (running) 6x3. Ko id far Scavenger to River Bed We have examined the locality and find that the only practicable road (on account of water channels) is about in a line with the continuation of Cass street, and runs about 12 to 13 chains through toi-toi to the edge of the stream. Messrs Saunders Water Channel. We find the channel from the back of Messrs Saunders Bros. ’ premises'to be too low in relation to the side channel, and Messrs Saunders wish the Council to make the necessay alteration, and charge them with the cost. C. E. Fooks «fc Son, Borough Engineers. The requests for timber by the Engineers were granted, and the proposal regarding Messrs Saunders’ water channel was agreed to. DEPARTMENTAL REDUCTIONS. Mr St. Hill was sorry to report that the Committee appointed to enquire into the question of reducing the departmental expenditure of the Council had failed to meet. He had attended ou two occasions, hut only one had put in an appearance. It was an important question, and ought to have had more attention paid to it. The ratepayers at this moment were pay ing a considerable number of salaries to no purpose, as no works were going on. He would move that the Council go into Committee on the question at once. Mr Friedlandcr thought the night would be spent in talk, and nothing would be done. He suggested that another Com mittee should be appointed. It was ultimately resolved to go into Committee of the whole Council on the matter at the conclusion of the business. VALUATION. It was resolved to call for applicants to perform the work of valuing the Borough property. Mr St. Hill, “ on the score of economy,” moved that the advertisements be given to the two morning papers and not the evening paper. Mr Friedlandcr said that the Council had settled this question at a previous meeting. The Mayor said that the matter had been settled by a resolution. He was not in favor of that resolution, hut thought the minority should give way to the majority. Mr St. Hill desired to know who were the members of the printing Committee ; by whom the advertising was controlled. On being told, he objected to the name of the Clerk being upon the Committee. It was ultimately decided that a valuer be advertised for, and that the work be completed by the 15th of January. SUBSIDIES. The Mayor said he was advised that no. portion of the subsidies would be paid by the General Government until the ne gotiation of the £5,000,000 loan. DEFAULTING RATEPAYERS. The Mayor suggested that due notice had been given by advertisement that summonses would issue if rates were not paid before the 14th, and that as the sheet before him showed the list of unpaid rates, it was advisable to instruct the rate collector to proceed against them. It was ultimately decided that all rates outstanding on the 27th of this month be sued for. THE UNEMPLOYED. On a suggestion by the Mayor to pass a resolution urging the Government to find work for the unemployed, in the belief that it would strengthen his hands, Mr Friedlandcr said the Council had done its very best for the unemployed, and they owed the Mayor a debt of grati tude for the interest he had taken in them. The unemployed should now ap proach the County Council on the matter. It was ultimately resolved to make use of the resolution passed recently by the Council. ACCOUNTS to the sum of £136 5s 4d were passed for payment, and the Council went into com • mittee of “ Ways and Means.” s A Chinese Crew. —The cable steamer i Agnes, now employed ou the Cook Straits - Cable, has a crew entirely of Chinamen, both sailors and engine stokers. SPORTING. CRICKET. The first match of the season was played on the ground in the Domain on Saturday afternoon, between the County and Borough clubs. The weather was every thing that could be desired, and the ground has improved beyond the anticipa tions of the committee. There is a heavy growth of grass and clover on it, and a sufficient space had been mowed the pre vious day to give room for the players. The batters, however, had no chance of making scores, for when the ball got into the long grass its career was incontinently checked, and hits which ought to have gone for 4 were, from this cause only, so quickly fielded that only 2 could be run. It is intended to mow all the ground this week, so that there will be a better pros pect of leather hunting next match. The scores were very small, and the bowling far above the average. The County went in first—Hodder and Buchanan batting to the bowling of G. and A. Andrews. These two young bats showed very nice form, and we shall watch their future perform ances with much interest. Hodder is a trifle cramped, but plays very effectively to the off’, and he has a determined de fence. Buchanan has an immense reach, of which he makes hardly sufficient use ; but taken all round, he is certainly the most promising young player in the county. These two players knocked up 30 between them, and things looked like a big score being made for the County, but as soon as they were separated the wickets went down quickly, the total reaching 52 only. Tarawhiti gave evidence of con siderable ability, and as a fielder has a good style of returning the ball, and we regret to learn that his services are only temporarily available. Wright and Lusk, for the borough, played correctly for the few runs they made. The bowling on both sides was very effective, andG. Andrews, Westenra, Field, S. Saunders and Shury are all en titled to mention, the first four are too well known to require comment, but Shury is a new aspirant of some promise. His delivery is not graceful, but on Satur day he was very effective, and we hope that he will perseveringly practice in this department of the game. T 1 e fielding of the County team was really excellent, Fooks as long stop was prominent in a field where all were good. Notwithstand ing a nasty blow on the face which he re ceived early in the game, his performance was almost perfect. Grant kept wicket well, until relieved by Buchanan, and the new comer appeared quite at home in the new position. E. Saunders and Hodder made very well judged catches, one by the latter, after a long run was a remark ably good performance. The Borough players as a whole were not equal to their opponents in the field, but George An drews is always good, and his bonding on Saturday was very destructive. He was ably assisted by Amos, A. Andrews, and Wright. The Borough wicket-keeping and long-stopping, too, wore in good hands, and Ashvvood showed how useful a man ho can be in the field. It had been arranged to draw the stumps at 0 o’clock, but at that hour only three wickets had to go in, and the match was played out. A considerable number of visitors took ad vantage of the glorious weather to look on, and as the ground is so convenient to town we expect to see more interest taken in the game than heretofore. The following is the full score ; COUNTY CLUB. Fl rst Innings— Hodder b G. Andrews 14 Buchanan bA. Andrews ... ... 10 Westenra b G. Andrews ... ... 1 Denshire, c G. Andrews b A. An drews ... .... ... 2 Tarawhiti, run out ... ... ... 0 E. Saunders bG. Andrews ... ... 0 Grant b A Andrews ... ... ... 0 S. Saunders c Amos bG. Andrews ... 5 Douglas bG. Andrews ... ... 0 Field not out ... ... ... ... 0 A. Fooks b Lusk ... ...' ... 0 Byes ... ... ... 0 Widos 3 Totals ... ... ... ... 52 Second Innings—■ Hodder cA. Andrews b Lusk ... 4 Buchanan b G. Andrews ... ... 2 Westenra b G. Andrews ... ... 8 Denshire b G. Andrews ... ... 0 Tarawhiti b Shury ... ... ... 1 E. Saunders c G. Andrews b Shury... 0 Grant b G. Andrews... ... ... 0 S. Saunders, Ibw, bG. Andrews ... 0 Douglas, notout ... ... ... 4 Field Ibw bG. Andrews ... ... 0 A. Fooks b Shury 1 Byes ... ... ... ... 1 Wides 4 Totals ... ... ... 31 BOROUGH CLUB. First Innings. Wright b Buchanan ... ... ... 1 Lusk c Buchanan b Westenra ... 2 Amos b Firth ... ... ... ... 1 Whitley b Westenra ... ... ... 2 G. Andrews c Tarawhiti b Westenra 0 Ashwood b Westenra 1 A. Andrews b Westenra ... ... 4 H. Fowler, not out ... ... ... 2 D. Leitch b Westenra... ... ... 0 F. Shury b Field 1 J. Leitch cE. Saunders b Field ... 0 Wide 1 Leg Bye 1 Total 10 Second Innings. Wright c Hodder b Field 4 Lusk c Grant b Westenra ... ... 5 AmosbS. Saunders ... ... ... 10 Whitley b Field ... ... ... 1 G. Andrews bS. Saunders ... ... 2 Ashwood run out ... ... ... 4 A. Andrews Ibw b Field 1 H. Fowler b S. Saunders ... ... 3 D. Leitch c E. Saunders b Field ... 3 F. Shury not out ... ... ... 0 J. Leitch bS. Saunders ... ... 0 No Ball 1 Total ... ... ••• 34 Grand Total—County 83 ~ Borough 50 The County winning by 33 runs. BOWLING ANALYSIS. CHISPA’S LETTER. (From the Aehbw ton Herald of October iS.) “I am not yet so Iraki that you can see my brains.”—Lo n c vE i , 1.0 w . I read Mr Bryce’s Financial Statement to-day, and the conclusion I have arrived at is, that next to being a bloated squato crat, the best thing out in Now Zealand is to be a North Island Maori. They have such a childlike and modest way of get ting round the Native Minister for a few thousands, that I feel anxious to depart to the Waikato, and don a suit of tattoo, and wed a princess of good pedigree, as being the easiest way of dropping in for a share of the coming five millions. All that seems to be necessary is to telegraph to Sheehan—“Friend, salutations to yon.' I seek relief at your hands, do, please, send a couple of thousands,” and there you are. The native mind is improving in the matter of financing. When I was a small boy a keg of shoepwash tobacco, a dozen flint-lock muskets, and drinks all round for the tribe -would exterminate the native title to a whole territory, and what was more to the purpose, assist in exterminating the lords of the soil with it. But we have changed all that, and the coming man in the civil service is the Maori, and what with the depression at home, and the culture of our native popu lation, Macaulay’s New Zealander on London Bridge is not so much of an im probability after all. I notice that your sporting reporter does not pick up all the items in his own line. It may be that he considers a dog tight as beneath his notice, but I would remind him that it is a sport patronised by the aristocracy of the old country, and very popular in the fashionable retreats in the neighborhood of Whitechapel and the New Cut. Some sportsmen in Ash burton, not having sufficient to satisfy their cravings for pastime in the occasional race meetings, hunts, cricket matches, &c., have gone into the dog-fight business, and so far as I can learn, with considerable success. One of the combatants bor rowed, without permissiou of the owner, was, after a sanguinary struggle damaged considerably. 1 expect to hear of some of the legal talent being engaged to test the merits of the “dawgs. ” In fact, the harder times get, the more entertainments seem to be got up ; perhaps it might be accounted for by the theory that Satan finds some mischief still For idle hands to do. I heard it rumored that the next club to bo started was one for the promotion and encouragement of duelling. One of our townsmen, who distinguished him self in that line a few weeks ago, is read ing up Ivanhoe with a view of being well up in the laws of chivalry. And another promoter of affairs of honor, when the heat of argument oversteps the bounds of parliamentary language, gives vent to his feelings as follows: —“ This is an insult, S i r — F; and must be be wiped out in bel-lood. ” (Attitude) I hope all this bloodthirstiness is not the outcome of our volunteering hobby. I may be low minded and vulgar, but I would prefer a black eye any day to a half-ounce bullet in my digestive organs. But about that dog tight. I have a dog. He is a disreputable dog, will) a black patch over Ids eye. Men who claim to be knowing in dogs say ho is a fox-terrier. “ Knowledge ’’ of dogs seems to mo to be as hazy information as knowledge of horses, ami diuse who pretend to be up in breeds are usually as successful in thread ing out from ‘ i points ” a correct pedigree as some poor snobbish scrub, with a soli tary “ tupuenco ” in his pocket, is in un ravelling the mixed foliage of his genealogical tree sufficiently to show his descent from some aristocratic family still flourishing. My dog is a fox-terrier —the knowing men swear it. Just so. Another doggist has a similarly disreputable cur. That doggish comes to my shanty when I am out —puts the fear of a broken head on my boy—-shuts my door, and locks it upon himself, his two fellow rips who came with him, ray dog, his dog, and my boy. Then his cur is set upon my cur, and when I come hack I find poor Rasper with his fox-terrier person all tom and bloody 7 . I fume and rage—but its no good. Punish ment is lost upon men of so refined feel ings as these are, and they are not worth tackling. And I am told, too, the Cruelty to Animals Act docs not apply— Phuph ! I suppose since Ashburton took its first start on the way to become great, fully nine-tenths of the business done has been by means of bills, and people doing a trade ought by this time to know as well how to draw, or endorse, or hypothecate, or accept, or do anything else with a bill as how to pull oft their boots. And although my transactions are of so limited a nature that the luxury of dealing in promissory notes and acceptances is out of my reach, I don t think there is any thing in them requiring a great amount of learning to know how to fill up a form, and do all other things required hy the laws and customs of the country, except it may be the finding of the needful when the document matures, which circum stance is a good deal more certain to eventuate than the advice by mail of an expected remittance. Yet somehow, simple as it is to give or endorse a pro mise to pay, it seems to be equally simple to do it wrongly, and then we hear a lot about “ equity and good conscience,” and the outpouring of eloquence and law to establish the duty or otherwise of the K.M. compelling a man to stick to his written promise given previously. The case heard yesterday, where the learned gentleman conducting the defence found no less than five reasons why a promissory note should not bo paid, shows how easily men well up in business may make some trifling error or omission by which the value of the note is questioned. In country districts it is no doubt difficult to procure the necessary acceptance forma, and where a bill is drawn adlaesivo stamps have occasionally to be used instead of the impressed ones, and it is a very simple matter to obliterate them properly, which is by the endorser writing his name across the stamps. But perhaps the best plan, if it is somewhat out of date, is to work on a cash basis where you can, and you will find yourself a happier, if not a wiser, man than if you knew as much about bills and discounts as Vogel himself. The “ esprit de corps” in Ashburton has always been looked upon as an esta blished fact so far as outsiders are con cerned. We can scandalise one another to any extent so long as wo are Ash burtonites, but don’t let any one start a growl who is not within the four charmed corners of the belt. All mutual recrimina tions are for the moment forgotten, and people who would not walk on the same footpath together yesterday feel a bro therly love towards each other when busi ness which could bo done by local enter prise is handed over to swell the Ideated pockets of foreign firms. I, in common witli others in the ink-slinging business, would like to know just for curiosity, you know', how it comes about that the Agri cultural and Pastoral Association had to send to the great City of the Plains to have their printing done. Both the local offices can turn out job work just as well as the Christchurch establishments, and the reason why the work lias not been let locally is perhaps because the support the- Association wdll gain will bo larger from abroad than at home, but 1 don’t think it will. Cnisi’A. THE MAYORALTY. The time is fast approaching when the ratepayers of the borough will be required to make their choice of a gentleman to occupy the position, and discharge the onerous duties of Mayor. This is only the second time in the borough’s history that its ratepayers have been called upon to make a choice of a local chief man, and it behoves them to bo as discrimina ting now as they were a year ago, when the township was but bursting through the age of tussock. When the present Mayor was elected there was much work for him looming up in the future ; and now, after a year in office, there is still as much to do, and the borough’s affairs, as much as ever, want a man at the wheel who is no novice in business, and whose knowledge of the affairs of the town is not stinted. There are very few men in Ash burton who can bo looked to to fill this important position, and those to whom we might look as possessing the required ability do not care to aspire to the office, or rather do not care to contest the position with another. In the present circumstances it is well that it is so, for thus we shall be able to retain the services of the gentleman who, during his term of office, has discharged the duties with credit to himself, and, as far as we have yet heard, with satisfaction to the ratepayers. It was not, we believe, the intention of Mr Bullock to offer himself for re-election. He had made up his mind to retire in favor of some other trusted citizen, on the fair principle that the honors of the borough, as well as patriotic labors in its service, should be distributed. But it having been shown to him that ho has the confidence of his fellow-Councillors, and the ratopapers of the borough, and that his retention of office is very widely desired, he has given his consent to place again his valued ser vices at the disposal of his follow-towns men. We congratulate the ratepayers on Mr Mr Bullock’s decision. He has served them well, and has gained their confi dence, and in him they find one willing to devote a considerable portion of his time, and his known ability to their ser vice. He has already done so ; but in this be has not been singular, for there are several members of the Borough Council who have been most industrious and painstaking workers for the benefit of the community—men whose places it would he very difficult indeed to supply. Wo have hoard the names of Loth Mr Donald Williamson and Mr Hugo Fried lauder mentioned as probable candidates for the Mayoralty, but we learn that neither will stand for the position now that his Worship has consented to ho again placed in nomination. The wags of the town, however, have been making merry over the approaching election, and one or two gushing requisitions to stand have been drawn up for presentation to gentlemen whose names have been men tioned in public matters in the past. Not a few signatures have been obtained for these requisitions, too, hut they have mostly 7 been written with a mischievous twinkle in the eyes of the signatories, while the left eyes of the lookers-on per formed a very meaning and expressive wink. What Meekness Did.— The other day, a woman in West Manroe-street said of another woman in West Manroe-street that her house was like a hog-pen, and that her carpets wore encrusted a foot deep with the dust of ages, and so on. Her meek neighbor did not Hare up at this keen criticism, but gently replied that now that Mrs X. had pointed out her duty she would endeavor to fulfil it. Accord ingly, on the following Monday, just as Mrs X. had hung out her washing on the outer clothes-lines, the wind at the time blowing a three-quarter breeze from the west, the woman sent two burly negroes armed with huge clubs into her yard to beat her 186 yards of carpet. Mrs X. ’s house is the next door to the east, and at the first whack a well-developed sirocco swooped down upon the back premises and made the milk-white clothes look as if they had been thickly peppered ; at the second whack they turned of a muddy yellow ; at the third the hired girl, blinded for life, broke loose and tore towards the house, knocking down several props and cutting her mouth back to her ears in a vain attempt to swallow a tightly stretched line. The chickens went to roost thinking it was night, and before Mrs X. could shut the windows her house was full of grit and fluff. And when, after four hours of the frenzied labor, the exhausted negroes fell panting to the ground, the meek neighboi came out on her back stoop and soliloquised very audibly that sbo guessed her carpets were clean enough now to satisfy even the most censorious critic.—“ American Paper.” PARLIAMENT. j HOUSE OR REPRESENTATIVES. I'T’jdav, Out. 17, IST'd. EVENING SITTING. The Debate on the Native Statement. Mr Sheehan said it was quite true that as a Government they refused coalition. What they wanted was a reconstruction. He admitted the present Government had support. It was just sufficient to give them a docent minority, Mr Bryce had made a fair Statement. They had been told a deal about personal govern ment, but the fact was merely a name. Every Minister in the exercise of the duties of his department exercised to a certain extent personal government. It was true that the ideas of Maoris were more extravagant than they had been years ago. He thought that was simply a natural result of the present condition of affairs. He defended the policy of members of the Government going amongst the native tribes. There was a native gentleman in the House who took part with the late Government in their meetings, and if ho got the opportunity of going amongst them again within the next few months, he would have com pleted a solution of the present difficulty. The facts of the £2OOO transaction to which the Native Minister alluded were those. A Maori, an officer of the Govern ment, built a house at the Thames to the honor of the Qneou and law, and he had got £2OOO to defray the cost. In this emergency lie (Mr Sheehan) found a pro mise of the late Sir D. McLean to give this Maori £IOOO for services rendered. He (Mr Sheehan) paid that £IOOO. The other £IOOO was advanced on land be longing to the Maori, and could be re alised upon it to-morrow if wanted. A great deal was made of the £ISOO expended in roads, Ac. Three years ago the experience of these Boards was that they invariably favored some particular side or party unduly. That was what he would do, and not as suggested by the Native Minister, increase their powers by allowing them to administer the Native lands. Alluding to the West Coast diffi culty, he said that promises had been made which had not been fulfilled. That was a fruitful cause of that difficulty. The Bay of Islands difficulty had been alluded’to. The fact was that that was a survey difficulty with which the Native Department had nothing to do at all. In Great Britain and Ireland outrages similar to those which had taken place in New Zealand were of frequent occurrence, and yet no one ever thought of making the administration of Great Britain re sponsible. Mr Bryce talked of abolish ing the Native Department. His own proposals, however, showed that he did not believe in what he said. He pro posed to place the Native schools under the Education Department, and to hand some other Native matters over to the Colonial Secretary. What was that but breaking up a department for the express purpose of creating two or three others. The fact was so long as the .Maoris were a different speaking class, it would be quite impossible to have their affairs administered by a department separate and distinct from that of the Europeans. If the House would pass a law enabling the Maoris to offer their lands either to Government or by public competition to the public, then it would have his sup port. If they saddled the lands with all the charges of opening up roads, making surveys, Ac., very little would remain for the owner. His idea would be for the cost of survey to he defrayed by the Go vernment. That would insure accuracy of survey, and otherwise tend to promote settlement. The excess of expenditure over appropriation was authorised by the country in order to settle the difficulty connected with the King question. Then again a considerable amount of that vote was fairly chargeable against the land pur chase funds. At Cambridge, for example, some hundreds of cases had to be put through the Land Court, and great delay took place in consequence. The Govern ment had either to keep to the applicants there, or else send them away at the Go vernment expense, and bring them back again when their cases could be taken up. He warned Mr Bryce of this : if he at tempted to carry out all that he proposed, the result would be incalculable. If the impending struggle resulted in the Go vernment retaining their seats, he would give Mr Bryce every assistance in carry ing what might bo fairly esteemed a sacred cause when referred to this matter. Major Atkinson urged that the moral standard set up by the late Govorrtrawnt, was simply one put in compruKson with that of a previous G'ovenui«cit. They never mot one of the changes brought against them, but always i-wfowed back to what had been done fey their predecessors. He denied that the tiioMvwuuunD of 1875 had spent more money on this Department than the late Government had done. The whole aim of the Native Minister was to show that Parliament should be Wt wholly to the Ministry. Major Wheoro made a few remarks, after which the House rose at 1 a. m. THE STORY-TELLER. How Charlie Ran Away. “I declare, it’s too mean for anything, mamma,” said Charlie, angrily, his fore head knit in a thousand cross little wrinkles. “If I can’t do like other boys, I’ll run away altogether.” His mother looked sorrowful, for Charlie was her only boy, and his naughtiness sent a sharp pain through her heart. Ho was only nine years old, but of late had become so headstrong and wilful that he was almost beyond her control, and bis threat of running away had been oft re peated. That night she went to sleep and a sudden idea came into her mind. It was a very curious plan by which she hoped to cure Charlie of-his wilful ways. The next afternoon her boy came rush ing in after school, dashed his books down, and was rushing off again, when his mother called him back. “ Where are you going Charlie ?” “ Only out for a row on the pond, with Jack, mother ; I’ll be back by tea time.” “ But it’s beginning to rain, and your throat is still si >re, my son. Suppose you ask Jack to come in and take tea with you instead. I’m afraid to have you go while it is so damp.” Charlie’s face flushed angrily. He threw his cap down and muttered— “ No. I won’t have him come at all ! It’s a shame I’m so tied down. I’ve a mind to run away ; I have so.” His mother did not speak for a minute ; then she said quietly but very firmly— “ You cannot go out again to-night, my son. ” Charlie went to his play very sulkily. At tea he did not say a word, and after tea he studied his lessons gloomily, with out the usual bright questions and talks with his mother. He lose to go to bed, but his mother called him back. “ Charlie,” she said gravely, taking his hand in hers, “You have talked a good deal lately about running away, and now I think that as you don’t seem very happy at home perhaps you had better go. So I’ve told Charlotte to have an early break fast, so that you can start at seven, and 1 11 tie up some clothes in a bundle for you. You can take your father’s knotted cane, and Charlotte will give you some biscuits to put in your pocket. I’ll call you at half-past six. ” Charlie could hardly believe his ears. Was his mother in earnest ? That wasn’t the way boys ran away. He felt very tight and queer in the throat, but he was too proud to cry, so he only muttered in a shaky'voice—“Very well; I’ll be up in time," and went to bed. She called him back to put his school books in the book case, as he wouldn’t need them any more. This was almost too much, but the child obeyed without a word, and then went slowly upstairs. That night his mother lay awake many hours, full of anxious fears as to the re sult of her experiment. Charlie felt very sober about the prospect for the next day ; but it was too late now to retreat, and he determined not to give in. Never theless, he was sound asleep when his mother came to give the forgotten good night kiss. She saw the mark of tears on his face, and her heart grew a little lighter. Charlie was up early in the morning, long before his mother called him. It was a cloudy, chilly day, and the warm break fast would have tasted very good if he had thought about it: but he never could tell what he ate that day. When it was over, his mother said in a very commonplace way— “ Now, my son, you had better be starting. Your best clothes are tied up in this bundle, and I have put some of Charlotte’s biscuits in with them. Good bye, and be a good boy wherever you go.” They were on the front steps. His mother kissed him very affectionately, ex actly as if he was going on a long journey, watching him go down the steps, and then went in and closed the door, and Charlie was left to go his way alone. He walked very slowly down the street to the corner, stopped there, and looked up and down. It was early, and nobody seemed in sight. A great feeling of lone liness and longing for his dear, lost home came over Charlie, and he would have given worlds to be back again in the warm, cozy sitting-room, looking over his lessons before school. He turned the corner and walked a square, then turned once more and went slowly along, his head down, and a feeling of entire forlorn ness, getting worse all the time. What was his mother doing now 1 Washing up the glass no doubt. He hoped they would not forget to feed Billy, the little Scotch terrier. Ah ! he would probably never see Billy again. Just then Charlie came plump against a fat black woman carrying a pitcher of milk. He looked up, and exclaimed, “Why, Charlotte !” “ Why Master Charles,” said Charlotte, who stepped out of the back door just when our boy left the front steps, and had never lost sight of him for a single mo ment. “Oh Charlotte,” repeated Charlie, bursting into tears and seizing her hands, regal-mess of the milk pitcher, which for tunately was empty, “do you think mamma will ever take me back again V “ Just try, honey. I’d go and ask her right away,” said good old Charlotte, her own eyes rather &uip£y. Charlie’s mother was sitting by her work-table when she felt two arms around her neck, a face wet with tears against her own, and a voice choked with sobs said— “ Oh, mother, if you’ll forgive me and take me back I’ll never want to run away again—never. ” She held her Vxsy close to her happy, thankful heart, and kissed him many times. Her experiment had succeeded, and that was the last that was ever heard of Charlie running away. 3 Tuseday, October 21, 1879,] I s HE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. County. First Innings. 1 lulls Kuns M’dns Wkts . was No IV; Wcstcnra :.s 9 2 6 0 0 Huchanan 29 5 2 1 1 0 Field 12 0 2 3 0 0 Second Innings. V.’estenra 3° 7 2 I 0 1 Field 7i 1 6 4 4 0 0 S. Saunders 40 9 2 4 0 0 Borough. First Innings. G. Andrews IOI 17 10 4 i I Ashwood 33 7 2 0 1 0 A. Ami rews 65 19 1 4 1 0 Lusk 5 0 1 l 0 O Second Innings. G. Andrews 61 15 6 6 0 0 Lusk 2; IO 1 1 3 0 A. Andrews 12 2 0 0 1 0 Shury 20 3 2 3 0 0 Appreciation of Art. —Wo have all hoard of the squatter who built a library, and then ordered from his town agent a ton of books and two tons of best coals. We have heard how the owner of an in land palace, who had sent an indent for a pair of globes, gave them away after in spection because he couldn’t find Hopkhis i\ill on the celestial globe, which he took to be the southern hemisphere. But it has remained for an advertiser in a daily paper this week to place pictorial merit in quite a new light. This is his intimation; framed, 4xß, nearly new, a bargain.” That “nearly now” is delicious. They don’t recommend port wine or Sbvrcs china that way. How the House, is Made Ur.—The composition of the House of Repre sentatives was summed up the other even ing hy Mr Saunders as follows : —He had gone over the list of members, and had found that lawyers and newspaper men were the only class over represented. They had 22 farmers, 11 lawyers, 7 men who are called gentlemen fur want of a better classification, 7 newspaper men — editor and proprietor, and 5 contributors —G merchants, financiers, money-lenders, Ac., 3 freeholders, 2 runholders, 2 miners, and 2 pensioners, both of whom had scats on the Government benches. A Gigantic Telescope, said to be the largest in the world, has just been con structed for Sir Henry Bessemer by Messrs Galloway, engineers and iron founders, Knot Mill Ironworks, Manches ter. The telescope, which is a marvel of ingenuity and workmanship, cost £40,000. Sold. —A police inspector, being in formed that a restaurateur was serving game out of season, visits the restaurant m plain clothes and orders dinner. “ Waiter, partridge for one. ’* The inspec tor finishes his dinner leisurely, and then says to the waiter, “Ask the governor to step this way a minute.” “What forf” “I wish to notify him to appear in Court to-morrow and answer for selling pa* tridge out. of season. lam the police inspector, and have secured the necessary evidence against him.” “It wasn’t partridge you had. ’ ’ Police Inspector (uneasily) ‘ ‘ What was it, then?” Waiter (cheerfully)— “Crow.”

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THE FARMER. NOTJ33 FROM SEAFIELD, FROM AN OCCASIONAL CORRESPONDENT, X promised in my last that I would say something about the north Seafield and Cambridge districts, and I now proceed to redeem my pledge. At North Seafield I find that Messrs Saunders Bros, have a nice paddock of wheat. The seed was drilled in by the M‘Shorry grain drill, and the young plants look very hearty. Mr J. 'Bayliss junr’s 75-aere paddock of wheat is the best I have seen, and ho gives me to understand that ho only sowed one bushel to the acre. I was so pleased with the appearance of the paddock that I drew up, and had a prime look at it. While doing so the ring of Mr G. S. Brown s anvil near by was in my ears, and I am glad to learn he drives a good trade in the district. I find that Messrs. Sfcrouts and Hayward have a fine lot of crop their land, and so have Messrs M‘Lcan, Smith, Williams, and Edwards. The crop is in fine promising condition, especially the wheat, and there is a fair proportion of barley and oats. Messrs Colley and Co. grew twelve bushels to the acre ou their land last year, but if all goes well, this year will be a boomer with them, com paratively speaking, at any rate. Mr Daly has some very good-looking crop in, and it is doing very well indeed. He goes in for stocking tqo, to some extent, and I saw some fine cows in milk, and a few pigs. Not the le ist important farm here away is Mr Maidens’. It is a fine tidy place,, a nice garden of flowers setting it off very much. He only sowed 401bs to the acre this year, and his 140 acres pro mise very well. Mr Maidens has a steam threshing machine on his place. It is in fine working order, and I hope he will have a good run. The more work he does in that line the more will everybody be pleased. On the neighboring farms, wheat, barley, and oats snow up well, as in fact do they all round where I have yet been. I may here mention, while in the neighborhood, that Mr Parker has an ex cellent concrete tank, and 1 have no doubt he knows the value of it ere this. Down the Dromore Road everything points to a good harvest, and farmei’s are shaking hands with each other on the good prospect —a prospect which we hope will not be disappointing in the end. Mr Smith has shown his sense by putting in a nice aveni’e of gums, right down to his house ; and I’ll go bail he don t regret .that bit of planting after a while. In passing the Cambridge school I noticed that the land adjoining it is all ploughed, and some laid down in English grass, while a belt of trees enclosed with a sod and wire fence surrounds the whole. Mr Megson, Chairman of the School Com mittee, has worked very hard in its in terests. Messrs. Lloyd, Watkins, and Leßrcton have very good looking crops, and the latter gentleman has a fair lot of clover that ought to give his land a good name. Grass seems to be very good this year here ; Mr Daley has also a fine sward. Taking the back track to Seafield, I had occasion to pass Mr James Bayliss’s farm, and admire hia fine lot of crop also Mr Denshire’s, showing well with wheat, and blue gums are also prominent. Messrs Hooper and Dodson’s also promises well to give a good account of itself in wheat, barley, and oats, and the windmill pump recently erected j sets the farm off to the best advantage. This firm has a very good short-horn bull I noticed. It is round this part of the district that plant ing trees seems to have been most gone in for, Messrs Hooper and Dodson having a very fine lot showing out well from a distance. At a farther period of the crops’ history I will go round again, and tell you as I go along how things are progressing. If wo keep getting such showers as we have been blest with for some time past, and keep getting them for a month, we may say we shall have a fair harvest. The Apple Trade, (From the New Zealand Herald —Auckland.) A considerable quantity of fruit has been imported into this market during the last few days, from California and Hobarton, and as both are now fairly in the hands of the trade, we have been at some trouble to elicit an expression of opinion on the relative merits of the two shipments. With regard to the shipments from Hobar ton great dissatisfaction has been ex pressed. Similar complaint has been com mon for a long time past, on account of the inferior quality of fruit sent from Tas mania, and buyers candidly admit that the refuse is now sent from Tasmania here, while the Sydney and Melbourne markets are supplied with the choicest. Up to a recent date it was a matter of Hobson’s choice, and we were compelled to take what we could get. But now a change has come over the scene, and a formidable rival has entered the field. This rival is California. The mail steamer brought 600 cases, and the packing of this fruit is simply perfection when placed alongside that of Hobarton. Each case is a neatly got up box, machine planed, and every apple is wrapped in thin tissue paper, and not a mark or flaw is to be seen on the fruit. Those from Hobarton are packed in rough cases and chafed by friction, &c., and when the case is opened many have black scars, caused by being in contact with the lathed cases they are forwarded in. The truth of this statement can easily be ascertained by stepping into the first fruiterer’s shop, and purchasers may there judge for themselves. With regard to the quality of the fruit, out of eight houses we visited each stated that the last shipment of Californian apples was far superior to any they had ever received from Hobar ton. The next shipment will be still bet ter, as the fruit will come from the most northern parts of California, where a little frost is experienced during the winter months. The wholesale price of Cali fornian apples is from 3£d to 4d, which is very little more than that paid for Hobar ton, and we should not be surprised to see the Hobarton shippers completely beaten out- of this market, unless a very superior class of fruit is sent us. Hobarton apples are reputed to keep longer than American. This;remains to be proved ; but for flavor, either in dessert or cooking, the American -apples are by far the best, while the 'irimnty. of color, &c., is beyond comparison Superior to the Hobarton. In the course . of a year of two a very large supply of - apples will be available from our own orchards. In former years the nursery men issued a large number of worthless trees, but of late a large number of valuable fruit tra.s of various kinds liave been introduced and widely distributed. The Rabbit Nuisance. In “Land and Water” there is an interesting article upon the Rabbit Nui sance at ti e Antipodes, in which the writer says that even from the time of the Romans we have evidence that wild rabbits have, in some instances, proved a great nuisance. In the Balearic Islo 3 rabbits are said lo have increased to such an extent that the inhabitants wore obliged to implore the aid of a military force from the Emperor Augustus to exterminate them, but we are not aware however, what success attended the doughty warriors in their expedition against the enemy that was devastating the islands. Rabbits have been the cause of more bitterness t f feeling between two very important sections —landlords and tenants —of the community in England for many years than anything else within our knowledge. Indeed “rabbits” are a political question of the day, and we have at no very remote date witnessed that the effect at the hustings of “ rabbits,” not only as an electioneering cry, hut in the flesh, has been not considerable. But the commercial importance of the rabbit withal is by no means insignificant, and on waste and sterile tracts of land, sand hills, amd uncultivable regions these animals are made to yield many hundreds of tons of wholesome flesh to the national food supply. In cultivated districts, how ever, if not kept down, the rabbit be comes a terrible nuisance and highly prej idicial to successful farming. In New Zealand and in some parts of Australia the rabbit question has assumed such proportions that the Colonial Govern ment has been applied to for pecuniary assistance to check the evil. It appears from the latest Australian files tliat a deputation of pastoral tenants and selec tors from the malice district of New South Wales recently waited on the Chief Secretary and the Minister of Lands, and pointed out that so rapid was the spread of these “pests” that the question had really to be considered whether holdings and sheep runs would have to be aban doned unless vigorous measures were taken for the suppression of the nuisance. In New Zealand, too, there seems to be “much cry.” about rabbits and “little wool ” indeed, in the literal reading of the adage, for we gather that a Mr Cowan, a runholder in Southland, New Zealand, states that on his rim of 20,000 acres he killed 26,000 rabbits in four months. The cost of destroying them was 3d per rabbit, while he got no more than 1-Jr per skin for the skins in winter. Their presence on his - land had reduced the lambing of his flock by 20 per cent. Another gentleman recently stated in the New Zealand House of Representatives that tracts oi country had been rendered almost valueless by the rabbit nuisance. On twenty-four holdings in the South during 1876 no loss than 1,059,000 rabbits were destroyed. On the same runs there were 153,000 sheep less than wore shorn previously, and these runs produced 1700 bales of wool less than they did formerly, That amount of wool, taken at a moderate computation of £ls per bale would, he estimated, bring a return of £25,000, which at 10 per cent, would represent a capital of £250,000. How to Train a Collie. There has been much said and written about the great intelligence and sagacity of the shepherd dog, especially the Scotch Collie, and yet his merits are not over estimated in the least. We have known and have bred them for years, have sent them to almost all parts of the country, and have always received favorable re ports from the purchasers. In all reason able things the Scotch collie will give un bounded satisfaction, and no more trusty or faithful friend can be had than ho will invariably prove himself to be ; but those who expect him to do their work in their own particidar way, without having first been taught how it should be done, will be disappointed. r lhese dogs well bred, drive and tend sheep, naturally, for they have been bred for this purpose for so many years that it has become an inherent pro pensity, and they must be accustomed to the stock and the stock to them, and must be brought to understand just how you wish your particular work done before you can expect them to prove entirely satisfac tory. This is one of the great troubles which is experienced by the purchasers of train ,d dogs, for they expect to have them “ start in ” the first morning they arrive, and drive the stock well, and they disap point their owner, as anyone would well know they would, if he would give the subject any thought. Generally much better satisfaction is experienced by pur chasing a pup, and then gradually accus toming him to your own particular work, than in buying a well-ti-ained dog. The very first thing to do when you get your pup is to accuston him to your voice and command, and until you do this thoroughly you cannot commence handling your dog. The best and soonest way to do this is to always feed him yourself, .and make it a point not to permit the pup to be played with and mauled while too young. Our advice to those who want to have a first class dog is to let the pup run compara tively wild so it does not get into mischief, until he is at least eight or ten months old, by which time ho will have got steadier and more easily managed, though you can in the meantime take him with you when you go for your stock. Do not force your clog, but let him take to his work gradually, and by all means treat him kindly, for there is one peculiarity about this breed : if you break the will of the pup by harsh treatment, which is as useless as it is cruel, the dog will be use less. After he has once reached full growth with his courage unimpaired there is but little danger of having him made cowardly and sneaking. Whether a dog bo a good one when full grown or not de pends a great deal on the one who handles it, for a violent-tempered man will make a cowardly dog out of his pup, while a careful, kind, considerate man will soon have an animal which will repay him for all his care, for it will be invaluable in herding, driving, and. tending almost all kinds of stock ; will be invaluable as a watch-dog, carefully guarding the premises at all times, and will be a source of pleasure to the members of his owner's family. We know of no dog which will better please the farmer, stock breeder, poultry fancier, or country gentleman, than a well-bred Scotch collie. Free Trade and Protection. The “ American Miller,” in reply to an article which recently appeared in the •‘London Miller,” says “We freely acknowledge that Protection and Prohibi tion may be errors. To assert that Pro tection is the true policy of every nation would bo quite as absurd as to declare Free Trade the only true policy of every people. Our British friends seem to lose sight of one fact in discussing the ques tion of national policy. They forgot that Protection built up their own industries, and made them so strong that they needed protection no longer. Free Trade is one thing for a country with her in dustries established, and quite a different thing for a country with no industries at all. To the first it means commercial domination ; to the second, commercial vassalage. Do our English friends be lieve that Portugal and Turkey, which practice the Free Trade doctrine in all its; virgin purity, will ever have any indus tries that will compete with those of Great Britain ! We cannot credit them with so great a faith. Do they imagine t'*iat the United States would now be such a manufacturing nation had it not been for eighteen years of Protection i We can hardly believe that. We have but taken a leaf from the political history of our transatlantic brethren, We are building up our factories, forges, and mills, and protecting their produce. In a few years we can manufacture just as cheaply as any nation under the sun, and then we will take another leaf from English his tory and cry lustily for Free Trade. We intended no disparagement of English wisdom when we said a parallel for Pro tection and Prohibition could be found in English history. It was the very height of wisdom to discard Protection when it had served its purpose. Extremes meet. Free Trade is the doctrine of barbarians, and the highest type of civilised and in dependent beings. Protection is the means of advancing to independence and Free Trade. The United States only desii’es to start even in the race with every other nation, and then we can echo the sentiment of 'Joraee, ‘ The devil take the hindmost.’ We hardly think that our British friends understand the difficulties that stood, and still stand to some extent, in the way of adopting Free Trade as the national policy of this country. When wo tell them that we have more and cheaper coal, iron and all other metals than they have, and far greater manufac turing facilities than ary other part of the world, it is hard for them to see why we cannot compete with Great Britain on a Free Trade platform. We can only answer that history shows that we could not compete with the artisans and the millions of capital of England. Our in dustries could not start. We had no capital, and English competitors could starve out our feeble factories in a few months’ time by underselling. Protection was necessary to give the impetus. We do not care to argue this after the local methods of Mill and Cairns. We only appeal to the facts of our history to prove it, and they do prove it most abundantly. We are only using protection as an in strumentality, and how perfectly it has done its work can be seen in the changed condition of our manufacturing industries. When Protection was adopted in the United States, our people were very poor. A great many were thoroughly imbued with the idea that “hog, hominy, and whisky ” were the only legitimate products of this country. What has been the result 1 To-day wo are commercially in dependent of every European nation. There is scarcely an article of manufacture, from steel rails down to Dutch toys and French jewellery, that is not exported from our shops. Fortunes of a million dollars are more numerous now than those of fifty thousand dollars were twenty years ago ; while some of our capitalists have incomes which would bo magnificent for a king. We are acquiring the one thing which England has always had and which wo never have had—capital. When our concerns are as financially solid as those of Great Britain (our artisan skill has already become as great) we likewise will become as enthusiastic advocates of the “Dismal Science” as our English friends. Until that time, however, excuse us from believing Protection an error. Englishmen are naturally aggressive, and protection is our defence against them until we are strong enough to meet them. History repeats itself. It is difficult for our British friends to understand the change that has taken place in our industrial condition. They still regard the United States as a vast cornfield, with the landscape here and there enlivened by a drove of hogs or cattle, with perchance a painted Indian in the background. They smile at the idea of the Yankee nation rivalling them in manufacture. They cannot believe that things are very different from what they were twenty years ago, and cling to the delusion that Protection has given an artificial stimulus to the manufacturing industries of this country. Some day they wake to hear the same mob that cried for Free Trade and inaugurated riots, crying just as loudlv for the protection of English industries. Weknov that prophecy is a risky business, but we will venture this one : that so stable an institution as our contemporary will live to see the day when some of England’s manufacturing indus tries are protected, and here is where history will repeat itself. To use a little American “ buncombe,” this is “a great and glorious country,” and no one who examines the elements of national great ness contained in it, can believe that an overruling Providence intended us to he “hewers of wood and drawers of water” for other nations. The next decade will vindicate the wisdom of our present policy and demonstrate that our soil has something in it besides food, and our people something besides * brag. ’ ” THE ATTEMPT TO UPSET A TRAIN AT NORMANBY. Before Mr Beetham, at Timaru, on Saturday morning, Edward Jeffrey was charged with unlawfully placing timber and stones on the railway. Detective Kirby : From information I received, I went out to the place of ac cused on the IGth at Normanby. Mr Cragie’s house is the nearest house to the station —about half a mile distant. I went to Cragie’s, and recollect seeing the accused there. He was driving some cows in the yard A conversation took place between us. I asked him where he had been at work. He replied he had been working in the swamp at the back of the house all the day. 1 then asked him if he had been on the railway on that day. He said he had been along the railway, and pointed to Normanby township, to fetch the cows home to milk. He said “ I hope I didn’t do any harm.” I asked him what he meant. He made no reply. I then asked him if he would come along the railway with me and show me the way he had gone the pre vious afternoon. We went along the railway, and during the journey along I told him I was a police ofliecr. Just before wo got to the Normanby platform ho said again ‘‘ I hope I did not do any harm.” I said “ What did you do !” He replied “ I throw a piece of board across the rails,” and pointed to a place near the goods platform He then went some few hundred yards from the plat form, and showed me where he had fetched the cows from. We then re turned to Mr Cragie’s homestead. Con sidering the serious, statement he had made to me, I asked him to come to Timaru and see Inspector Pender. He did so, and then went away home again On the following day I went out to Nor manby in company with Inspector Pender, and saw two men there, a ganger and another employee. There are two plat forms there, one a goods, and the other a passenger platform, about 150 yards apart. There was something noticed on the goods platform, which is south of the others on the goods platform. There was a mark similar to what the piece of wood produced woidd make close to the edge of the platform. There were foot prints close to the mark coming from the south, and leading up to the place where this timber had been lying. Further up to the passengers’ platform the tracks came back again to the railway metals, and went back close to the goods platform, and were lost in the ballast of the line. There was clay leading up to where the piece of wood was lying and the marks were very plain. I then went to Cragie’s and asked accused for all his boots, and he handed me the boots produced. The nails in the boots are English, with square heads. Some nails are wanting in the centre and side. I compared the marks with the boots, in company with two men. The tracks made by these boots exactly correspond. Prisoner was present and saw them compared. The impression made yesterday was more distinct than the former ones. When the accused saw the first prints he said he had been that way three weeks before to go off by train. Afterwards he said to me that he had been up and down that way the previous even ing with me. He did not go up that way ; ho wont on the other side with me. I produce some grass that was growing near where the timber was, which has marks on it as if they had been done by nailed boots. After that I arrested the prisoner, and charged him with wilfully and mali ciously putting a piece of wood across the railway metals at Normanby on that even ing. Previous to being charged he said that he had seen two men galloping under the terrace near the station, when he was returning with the cows—to the best of my belief he said returning—on the 15th inst. I got the stones and piece of wood produced from the railway authorities. The country about Normanby is very open, and the railway platforms are visi ble for some distance. Prisoner : Did you tell me that there were two men at the sandbank who w r ould come forward and swear on their oath they saw me do it i Witness : No. Prisoner : You did, sir. Did you not tell me when you came there on the night of the 15th that you were a railway official from Albury, had hurt your arm, and were sent to enquire as you could do no thing else I Witness : No. Prisoner : You did, sir. Did you not threaten to shoot me if I moved '? Witness : No. Prisoner : You did, sir. Did I tell you that I threw a piece of timber on the line I Witness : Yes. Prisoner : 1 did not, sir. The case was remanded till to-day. A Wbinklk. —Those newspaper editors who are too obstinate to retract any unjust or improper language which they have admitted to their columns, should re member this :—“ If any subscriber finds a line in his paper that he does not like and cannot agree with, if he will bring his paper to the office and point out the offending line, the editor will take his scissors and cut it out for him. ” How is it Done ?—lt would certainly be edifying to know how many after the process of whitewashing, seem suddenly to burst into a state of conspicuous comfort, if not luxury, says a Timaru correspon dent to a Southern paper. One of the great “ whitewashed ” is charged with laying out fine grounds and building a big house, another with employing too many gardeners, besides committing the heinous sin of using a toothpick ; a third is said to be revelling in every comfort, and his estate is not expected to realise over a shilling in the pound. The most interest ing of these unholy doings is the fact that the bankrupts are boldly taking up the cudgels in their own defence. One of them thinks it is hard to be written about , in such a cruel manner, when he is trying “to be good, and to do good.” O ye shades of Chatband and Stiggins, hide your diminished heads ! The cheek of some bankrupts is certainly immense. One of the “ unfortunates,” after filing for his few paltry thousands, attended the auction sale of his assets, and before he had received his discharge unblushingly made a sporting offer of £SOO for assets amounting to over £3OOO. After compet ing up to £1,400, a fit of modesty came over him, and he suddenly collapsed, ex claiming, “I’m done!” The question still remains unanswered—“ How is it done ? ” “MAORI WAR SCARE” IN ENG LAND. The London correspondent of the Otago “ Daily Times,” under date 14th August, writes :—The threatened war in the colony excites considerable alarm amongst many good people, with the Zulu scare and the remembrai cj of former sanguinary struggles wi -h the Maoris upon them. It is next to impossible to persuade these people that the summary extinguishing of Te Whiti and his Parihaka follower’s would affect the rest of the colony, and especially the South Island, as little as an outbreak among the convicti at Dartmoor would affect the inhabitants of London. The fixed idea of the average Englishman, much more the average Englishwoman, who has never been to the colonies, and has no relatives therein to send enlighten ing letters, is, that New Zealand is a little place where everybody knows everybody else, where a war means imminent danger of being killed and eaten by overwhelming hordes of “Maoris,” from which the only escape is by fleeing over the mountains to Tasmania, or Brisbane, or Sydney or some other place contigious to the main land * * * * * The cablegrams anc’ letters of correspondents in New Zea land have, however, threatened a Taranaki outbreak as more than possible, and a few days ago Mr J. P. Smyth asked the Secretary of State if lie could give any information, and “ If it was true that pre parations were being made ‘ to settle at once and for ever the native difficulty,’ in accordance with the ideas of the settlers.’ ” SirM. Hicks-Beach said:—“l have re ceived no communication on the subject. From that I infer that in the opinion of the New Zealand Government there was nothing very serious in the state of affairs, nor any apprehensions of disturbances.” Colonists at Home, who had received letters and newspapers early in the week by the San Francisco mail, were considerably surprised at the Colonial Secretary’s reply, as it was manifest that the New Zealand Government mu think the mat ter serious, and that there were appre hensions of disturbances. The general belief is that Sir George Grey wished further to mark his sense of independence of the Imperial Government, and that he has not thought it worth while to trouble the Secretary with details or even cursory mention of so trivial a matter as a Maori outbreak. It is not so easily intelligible, however, why Sir Hercules liobinson has not apparently advised his official chief in despatches. If Sir George Grey really did not wish the Government to be officially informed, and the Marquis of Norman by had still been Governor, we may be pretty sure there would have been a despatch. How the Zulu King was Captured. The following are the particulars of the capture of the Zulu King, on the 29th August, in the heart of the Ngome Forest. After his crushing defeat at Ulundi, Cete wayo retreated with his followers to the north of the Black Umvolosi River. He was accompanied by the chiefs Alsirago, Manyanya, and Mathshana, and, though many of the tribes adandoned him, he' was still attended by several thousand men, who, it was reported, intended to fight to the last. The pursuit was, how ever, kept up with unremitting energy ; and on August 13 a strong cavalry patrol, under the command of Major Borrow and and Lord Gilford left Ulundi with three days’ provisions, to capture Cetewayo, who, it was stated, had only GO followers with him, so completely had the defeat at Ulundi and the constant pursuit dis heartened his adherents. Another ex pedition at the same time succeeded in capturing Cetewayo’s Prime Minister, Umnyamare, also Ishingwayo, Umgadsh lane, and Twkane, brothers of the King, with other leading chiels. On the 12th August the King’s magazine, about ten miles from Ulundi, was discovered, and the powder it contained blown up. Major BaiTow’s patrol was for. some days close to Cetewayo’s track, but the King suc ceeded in escaping to Inkanhla Forest, though his servants and horses were cap tured. A reward was offered for his ap prehension, and the natives were informed that any kraal that was known to have sheltered him would be burnt. At length intelligence was received that Cetewayo had doubled back, and was hiding near the Black Umvolosi, a few miles from Ulundi. Major Marter and Lord Gifford, with a detachment of dragoons, started in pursuit on August 23. Lord Gifford, by means of threats, elicited from the natives the situation of a kraal, where it was re ported the King was being supplied with provisions, and by narrowly watching this retreat for some days the capture which will bring the war to a close was effected. Lord Gifford, it appears, intended to make an effort to seize Cetewayo at nightfall on the 28th August, but he was deprived of this gratification by his colleague, Major Marter, who surrounded the kraal from an opposite direction, and obtained the surrender of the King without resistance. It is said that when first discovered Cete wayo was unable to ride or walk, whether from his excessive corpulence or from weakness, the result of the hardships he had undergone, is not stated. The King arrived at the camp at Ulundi, in a cart, on Sunday, within one day of the sixth anniversary of his coronation, and at the same place. During the march some of his followers attempted to escape, six suc ceeded, but five perished in the attempt. Mrs Newman Hall’s Cross-Examina tion. Regarding Mrs Newman Hall’s cross examination, a Home correspondent of a contemporary says : “ Prominent in the lengthy proceedings in the Rev. Newman Hall’s suit for a divorce stands out the cross-examination of Mrs Hall by Sir H. James. The lady appeared calm and self-possessed, but the natural instability of her temper could not endure the severe and bitter questions of the learned counsel. She became very ex cited, inveighed against “ Newman Hall,” as she invariably called her husband, in language more forcible than complimen tary ; tears at once and defiance, hysterics .and gesticulations combined to make her the liveliest witness dull Westminster Hall has ever seen. Sir H. James was told, “You shall get nothing out of me, though you are a very clever little man, I know,” to the intense amusen ent of the bar. I must insist on an answer,” said Sir Henry. “ When you are quite calm, I’ll tell you,” was the cool reply. “ Now, madam ,” —“ I know what you’re going to say. I could make your speech for you.”—“ Surely you can remember if you had any brandy “ Can you re member, Sir Homy, what you drank on any particular night ten years ago ?” “ Did you kiss any other man?” —-“Can you remember every girl you over kissed, Sir Henry ?” And so on. Sir H. James needing all his skill and temper to deal with this extraordinary witness, who raised the laugh against him at every point. Finally she went into hysterics, and had to be taken out of Court, but she returned shortly afterwards as lively as ever. But Sir Henry wisely cut his cross examination as short as possible, the lady remarking she hoped he had met his match for once. The case lasted a week, and the London dailies had every morn ing five or six columns of highly-spiced evidence served up, so attractive to the pure and moral British public, that the Metropolitan Railway bookstalls were cleared twice over, and the newsboys think of getting up a testimonial to Mrs Hall.” A New Route to the West Coast. Mr Woolley and his party returned to Reofton on Saturday (says the “ Inanga hua Herald ”), after having been employed for some weeks exploring the country in the vicinity of Cannibal Gorge for the purpose of ascertaining the engineering facilities for a line of railway. So far as having attained the object with which the survey party started, we believe that their labors have resulted most successfully. Altogether the party have been absent about a month, but the progress of the work was much interferred with by the severe weather, but for which it would have been completed earlier. Examina tion of the country has proved beyond all doubt that a line of railway can bo carried on to the Hanmer Plains with a gradient so easy as to require scarcely an appreciable rise, so that in the event of other circumstances rendering it desirable that the coal traffic should be carried by that route no difficulties of construction would have to be encountered; and so far the problem has been satisfactorily solved to find an easy pass for a line of railway connecting the East and West Coasts. The disadvantages attending this route are, firstly, greatly increased dis tance to Christchurch and to localities south of Christchurch, where at present a large coal trade could be developed ; and, secondly, that the line of railway would pass through scantily populated districts reaching Cnristchurch, so that no re munerative trade in this mineral could be looked for until the coal had been carried an excessive distance. A final objection is the greater length of the line, being only something like 111 miles by the southern remaining to be constructed to Brunnerton witli Christchurch, while by Reefton and Cannibal Gorge the length of railway to be constructed would not be less than 160 miles. According to the result of the different surveys, the trana insular line will be carried either by the Hope or Arthur’s Pass, the main trunk line and the transinsular line being one line until reaching Nelson Creek, when the main line will diverge to Cook Strait by Ahaura, Reefton, lyell, and Hampden. HISTORY OF THE CARVED HOUSE “MATATUA.” (EXHIBITED BY THE NEW ZEALAND GOVERN MENT AT THE SYDNEY EXHIBITION.) Many generations ago, while some of the ancestors of the Ngatiawa tribe were preparing a repast of fern root at Whakatane for a stranger named Taukata, he showed them some kumaras. They asked him where he got them, and if they were good for food. He replied that they from Hawaiki, and were their main sustenance ; and that, if they would make him a canoe, lie was quite willing to take them to his island for the purpose of bringing bade some seed to New Zealand. They complied with his request, and named the canoe “To Aratawhao,” and started under the guidance of Toroa and Tamakihikurangi. Taukata remained behind, but told them the direction in which to steer, with orders to dig the kumaras from a hill called Parinuitera, and not to take them from near the sea beach. Also to take precaution to pre vent pakura (water hens) or rats getting on board. On their arrival at Hawaiki it was found that “Te Aratawhao” was too small to bring a cargo. Consequently they were obliged to make another canoe, which they called “ Matatua,” which was accordingly laden with kumaras ; but they quite forgot the caution about the pakura and rats, hence the first introduction of these to New Zealand. “Matatua” left in company with a canoe named “Te Arawa,” which was commanded by Ngatoroirangi. The crew of“TeArawa” were on. the same mis sion—namely, to get kumaras ; but the two canoes had not left New Zealand to gether. They parted company, and “ Matatua ” landed at Whakatane, where the Nagatiawapah now stands. Immediate’y the canoe reached the Whakatane shore, the natives in the stem of the canoe jumped out and went inland, and subsequently made their way to Taranaki, where their descendants still live, and retain the name of Ngatiawa. Those in the stern of the canoe did not land at once ; but, when they did they settled there and then on the spot, and so named themselves Ngatiawa proper, while they called the deserters “ Te Roro Ngatiawa” (wanderers). Those who re mained at Whakatane are the ancestors of Ngatiawa, Ngaiterangi, Urewera, Whaka tohea, Whanauapanui, and other tribes. The “ Matatua” was dragged to the spot where the Ngatiawa pah now stands. Here she was left to decay, and years after two trees grew up. One was a puriri, which was afterwards cut down by the Ngapuhi tribe when they made a raid on Whakatane ; the other was a rata, which was called “ Te-Puhi-o-Mata tua,” and was destroyed by the troops under Colonel Fraser in 1867. Taukata did not benefit much by his charitable action in giving information about the kumaras, for the residents of his island gave instructions to kill Taukata as soon as the kumaras came up, or else the gods (under his influence) would be witch their crop, and km .Id neve, grow in their land : r jd an opportunity, .and cruelly ' Min in a kumara pit. The idea of the house .first originated with Hahaia Matateliokia, chief ot the Ngatipukeko tribe, who consulted with Wepiha Apanui and and with Major Mair. The letter was left in abeyance for about two years, when the whole tribe took up the mat ter, and decided to build a house and represent all their ancestors in it. Another object in building this house was to reconcile the tribes Ngatiawa and Urewera, between whom there existed much ill-feeling in c msequence of mur ders perpetrated by the latter tribe during the war. The. house was completed in 1874. In March, 1875, it was opened by the late Sir Donald M‘Lean with great demonstrations, in the presence of many hundreds of Native and European visitors. The image on each post represents the ancestor of some tribe or sub-tribe. The principal one is Toi, from whom the whole native race is supposed to have sprung; his figure is carved on the bottom of the middle post, in company with Awa and Toroa. The front pole represents the figure of Kahungunul, an ancestor of the Hawke’s Bay natives, Rongowhakaata, ancestor of the Poverty Bay natives, and Te Whatuiapiti, another ancestor of the Hawke’s Bay natives. The small image represents To Ngarara, who was killed many years ago while trading off Whale Island. The second small image represents Te Maitaranui, grandfather of Wepiha Apanui, and of Mr Faloon, who was murdered at Whakatane some years ago. The carving on the ridge-pole in front of the house represents Ruamoana and Materehe, ancestors of Ngatipukeko tribe ; also Awatopo, a god. - The image on top of the ridge-pole represents Mokera, father of Apanui. The twin images on the right hand of the porch represents Taitimuroa and Wahahamama, ancestors of the Patuai tribe. The twin images on the left of the building represent Tarakiuta and Tarakitai; these twins were boys belong ing to the Rongowhakaata tribe. Tupuru puru, a chief of Poverty Bay, was by right entitled to the first of the preserved birds —in fact, to a royalty on all birds killed in Poverty Bay ; but, on these twins reaching maturity, he would lose it,' as they were from an elder branch of the family. He therefore determined to got rid of them, and accordingly dug a deep pit across a road where the twins where in the habit of spinning tops. One day he sent them out to play, and so they fell into the pit prepared for them, and were killed. The footboard across the front of the porch represents Oniawa, ancestor of the Nga tiawa, and the image on it was carved by a Fijian named Kune, in honor of Thako bau, of Fiji. The posts on the right of the house represent Kiore, Paraheka, Taha, Pakaho, and Hikapehiwai ancestors of the Ngatiawa ; Te Dakahotaiaro, ances tor of the Te Kaha natives; Te Imuwhakapuru, ancestor of Ngatipukeko ; Tuteao and Eangihouhiri ancestors of the Ngatiawa; Hikareia, father of Hori Tupaea, chief of Tanranga; Te Bang! Kawehea, ancestor of the chief Bangitu kehu, of Bangitaiki ; and Matekitatahi, ancestor of the Whanauapanui tribe. The posts on the left side represent To Bangitumau and Tamaruarangi, ancestors of Ngatiawa; and Te Harawaka, an cestor of Te Whanauapanui. The mer maid is called m ‘ Te Malguasri,” after Sir Donald M'Lean. The posts repre sent Waikapuku, Te Tawha, Pirau whenua, and Tamawhiro, ancestors of the Ngatiawa; Apanui, ancestor of the Whanuapanui tribe : Te Hukitu, ancestor of Ngatirangi; Te Kama-ii-Pakui, Taha kaioro, and Umutaha, ancestors of the Ngatiawa. On the inside of the porch the figures represent Iratumoana, Whetenui and Kohi, ancestors of Ngatiawa. All these ancestors are des cendants of the crew of “ Matatua.” The Taranaki Ngatiawa are not represented in the House, as they were supposed'to have left their shipmates, and had no further communication with them. Thej descendants of the crew of appear to have kept themselves distinct from the crew of “ Te Arawa,” although living within a few miles of one another. [T lies day, October 2i, 18 79. 4 THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN Qoeeii Accident.—A peculiar accident happened on Monday afternoon (says the “ Westport Times”) to a man named Euk land, who was engaged in bush clearing on Mr Organ’s land, Nine-Mile Road. He was standing in the fork of a tree, about 12 feet from the ground, cutting another tree which, in falling, jammed his foot, at the same time capsizing him. Thus he hung in mid air firmly held by the foot, until his cries attracted Messrs Colvin, Organ, Crowie, and another, who hap pened to be on the road at the time. Two of the rescuers prized the tree off Euk land’s foot, whilst the other two caught him below when he fell. The Chinese.—We deeply regret to hear as the intelligence is a forerunner of what will inevitably be attempted in Wel lington, that the Chinamen of Auckland in conjunction with other Chinese firms in New Zealand, and backed by a power ful combination of their countrymen in Hong Kong, are about to try the experi ment of importing into that city, as well as into other parts of the colony, a com pletely organised party of Chinamen, re presenting the various trades and callings, in order to compete with local workmen, and that they are to be followed by other similar shipments should the first experi ment succeed. It seems therefore that the ‘ ‘ yellow agony ” is to afflict the North Island of New Zealand on a scale at tempted hitherto in no other part of the colony. Now is the time for all persons, mechanics and the working classes es pecially, to be up and doing. The time for mere preliminary discussions has gone by, and such associations as that of the New Zealand Hitel Employees have a dis tinct work to to, and a distinct enemy to face. We shall continue to watch-this question carefully, for Mongolian invasion means the most serious interference with the labor market of New Zealand which it is possible to imagine.—“ Chronicle.” £25 For a Leo.—A settler up Waira rapa way broke his leg. The local “ saw bones ” thought amputation might be necessary, but thought it well to have a well-known Wellington surgeon up to perform the operation, so a telegram was sent asking him to come, and guaranteeing £25 for the job. The ‘’Medico,” took his case of instruments, and started for the country. Arrived there, he ex amined the patient’s leg, and said he thought he could avoid amputation. So the leg was duly dressed and put in splinters. Then the Ipatient handed the doctor a cheque for £l2 10s. “Hum,” says the doctor, “it was to be £25.” “Ah, but you haven’t cut off A® leg,” retorted the patient. “ Well,” re joined the doctor, “ I’m not comfortable in my mind about that leg. After all,_ it might be safest to have it off! ” So suiting the action to the word, the “ Medico” off with his coat, got the leg into position, took knife in hand, and was about_ to operate on the unhappy patient forthwith. But lie didn’t operate. Without a mur mur the patient handed over the £26 cheque, and the “ Medico ” deferred the operation. And it is a remarkable fact that the leg is now getting all right.

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Tuesday, October, 21, 1879.1 THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. 5 Public Notices. ttt V. R. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the District Court of Christchurch, Holden at Ashburton. IN THE MATTER OF The Debtors and Creditors Acts, and of the bank ruptcy of DUNCAN LKIFCH, of Ashburton, tailor, a debtor. THIS TS TO NOTIFY that the above named Duncan 1 eitch has this day filed a statement that he is unable to meet his engagements with his creditors. The hist meeung of creditors to be held at my Office, Ashburton, on the twenty-fifth day of October, at II o’clock a.m. Dated this twentieth day of October, 1879. C. CAVENDISH HURRELL, Clerk of the Court. O’Reilly & Ireland, Solicitors for the Debtor. 108 ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. ASHBURTON POUND. MR COMPTON’S Lease of the above Pound having expired, noti hereby given that Mr WILLIAM has been appointed Poundkeeper, am duties will commence from the 19th in’ until further notice. By order— F. MAINWARING, 113—576 a Clerk. QUILL’S COMMERCIAL HOTEL. NOTICE TO INVALIDS. Buy your Port and Sherry at Quill’s Commercial Hotel, and you may then rely upon obtaining a PURE WINE. The advertiser has JUST RECEIVED a consignment of REAL FINE OLD JAMAICA RUM. Brandies and Whiskies (Scotch and Irish) of the most approved brands only kept in stock, and guaranteed genuine. English Ales and Porter unsurpassed in New Zealand. The Cuisine of this Hotel is acknow ledged to be unequalled in any township in the Island, and is patronised by all travellers who know what comfort is. THOMAS QUILL, 112 Proprietor. Booksellers, Stationers, &c. H. M. ; J° n es > Basing Square, LAW & COMMERCIAL STATIONER, BOOK AND MUSIC SELLER. Toys, Fancy Goods, Violins, Strings, • Concertinas, &c. Magazines, English Papers, & Periodicals, JJ^chMaU. Bookbinding Executed with Despatch. Boarding Houses. PRINCE ALBERT PRIVATE HOTEL yyiHE undersigned having opened the Prince Albert Boarding House, in Wills Street, near the Railway Station, under the management of Mb. and Mbs. Lucas, begs to say he is determined to keep GOOD TABLE, and afford Comfortable Accommodation to customers at MODERATE CHARGES. THOMAS CLARK, Proprietor. 333a—27 MB S. ScOTT'S IMPERIAL BOARDING HOUSE, Durham Street South, CHRISTCHURCH. Board arid Lodging, 20s. Beds and Meals, Is. each. 500 a Pub/ic Notices. THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN it in the Country are particularly requested to communicate with the Publishers if their papers are not properly addressed. The number of Sub scribers has increased so rapidly that un less great care is taken in giving orders as to address and how to-be sent, the papers may be left at the wrong place. All orders will receive our prompt attention. WEEKS AND DIXON, Proprietors. 11879. TANTED KNOWN—That the cheap tnd neatest CARDS may be liiid'at <?ie v- ; jsUAEDIAN OFFICE.” ' OIEWING Machines and other Requi sites. Hi M. JONES, Stationer, Etc., Baring Square. 473 s General Merchants. ORR AND CO., ASHBURTON AND RAKAIA. BANKRUPT ESTATE OF HOPPER, AITKEN & Co. £5,345 10s. id ORR AND Co., JJAYING Purchased the Whole of the above Stock from the Trustees, will offer it for SALE on SATURDAY, At the Premises Lately occupied by J. H. PASS AND Co. THE GOODS ARE ALL QUITE NEW AND IN SPLENDID CONDI TION, AND WILL BE SOLD AT Less Than Half Price FOR CASH. COME AT ONCE, AND Secure Bargains COME EARLY, ON SATURDAY, m- ORR AND CO. IMPORTERS, ASHBURTON AND RAKAIA. Public Notices. T. CHAMBERS, jp> GOT AND SHOEMAKER, East Street, Ashburton. Boots and Shoes of all kinds Sewn or Pegged. - Repairs Attended To. 48 FAMILY HOTEL, DURHAM STREET NORTH, CHRISTCHURCH. HITE PARSONS, (Late of the Royal Hotel, Lyttelton.) This Hotel is now Renovated and fitted up as a FIRST CLASS FAMILY HOTEL. 49 FINE Cream-Laid ENVELOPES, No. G ; extra secure shape, ONLY 9s. 6d. per 1000; 50°, ss.; 250, 35., NETT CASH. ALSO, — BANK NOTE AND LETTER PAPER WEEKS & DIXON, DIRECT IMPORTERS, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL STATIONERS, ASHBURTON “HERALD” OFFICE. EATING AND SEED POTATOES. JUST RECEIVED—A few Tons of Good Derwent POTATOES for Sale, Cheap. GEORGE JAMESON, 97 Ashburton. SPORTING. Messrs, saunders & walker have for Sale Two Greyhound Puppies, eight months’ old, by Mr. Chat teris’ Azamat out of owners’ L’Esprit. Azamat (imported) is by Tulloch gorum, out of Cygnet, and won a 43 and 22 dog stake in England. L’Esprit (imported) is by Pell Mell out of Scrap, and won the Nelson Gold Cup in 1878. She is sister to La Rapide, L’Encore, and other Australian celebri ties. Apply to MR. S. SAUNDERS, Ashburton, or, MR. W. G. WALKER, 98 Christchurch. NOTICE. IN THE ASSIGNED ESTATE OF SANDO AND OLSEN. PERSONS having Claims on the above Estate are requested to forward same, with proofs, to Messrs Saunders Brothers, Ashburton, not later than 25th instant, after which date no claim will be admitted. A first dividend- will be payable at Messrs Saunders Brothers’ offices, on Friday, October 31st. S. SAUNDERS, \ Trustees B. HALE. J lruste 99—562 a J. E. Buchanan & Co., AUCTIONEERS, Land & Estate Agents, ASHBURTON. THE Proprietors wish to call attention to their LAND AND ESTATE DEPARTMENT. In this Department Farms can be Leased or Sold, and Stock, Plant, &c., valued for outgoing or incoming tenants. General Land Business carefully exe cuted. Sales of Stock, Merchandise, and Genera Effects are held every Saturday, at the Auctioneers’ Rooms, and Yards adjoining. MR. BUCHANAN Attends the Ashburton and Tinwald Yards on Sale days, for the Sale of every Description of Stock. WEEKLY SALES EVERY SATUR DAY, at 12.30. action Rooms and Yards Havelock Street. 37 NEW ZEALAND WESLEYAN, Published Monthly. JUST ARRIVED, the “ New Zealand Wesleyan ” for October. Price 6d. Sold at the Herald Office, East Street. WEEKS AND DIXON, Agents. General Merchants. MUST BE SOLD, TO MAKE ROOM FOR COMING SHIPMENTS. NOVELTIES! NOVELTIES! NOVELTIES! o WE ARE NOW OPENING OUR SPRING AND SUMMER DRAPERY K tr. < U a! £ O U IT) s OS w p* The Newest Prints, from Ggd per yd. The Newest Brilliants, ‘Fast Colors ’ Fashionable Navy Blue Prints, choice patterns. . Angira Cloth, the Latest Novelty Best Quality Only in French Merinos Brown Hollands Dressed ~ Striped ~ Check Muslins Pique’s ~ Marcella ~ Crochet Antimacassars, from 2/11 Beautiful Lace Curtains, large variety Muslin Long Curtains ~ ~ Muslin and Lace Short Window Blinds, large variety Grey and White Sheetings, all widths Felt Carpets, spendid patterns Cocoa Mattings, in Iyd., l^yd., and Uyd, widths. Leather Cloths and Table Baizes Velvet Pile Table Covers Window Hollands, all widths Flannels and Table Damasks Horrockses well-known Long Cloths Grey Calicoes White and Colored Quilts All Wool Plaids, the very best Hosiery, Corsets, Silk Scarfs, Braids, in great variety Dress Buttons, Crochet Cotton (in reels and skeins) Brooks’ 500-yd Reels Cotton, best for machine use Baldwin’s Fingering Yarns Paton & Sons’ Alloa ~ Cotton and Union Sheetings Blankets, in great variety Floor Cloths, choice patterns Cocoa Mats, various sizes. *3 w so n H o in a o H 5 * p in X Above Goods are imported Direct from the Manufacturer's and will be sold remarkably CHEAP, in order to make room for coming shipments. OUR OUTFITTING DEPARTMENT IS NOW REPLETE WITH THE MOST FASHIONABLE AND SERVICEABLE GOODS. Boys’ Knickerbocker and Tunic Suits Boys’ and Youths’ Tweed Galatea Suits ~ ~ Hats, in largo variety ~ ~ Trousers and Vests ~ ~ Moleskin Trousers ~ ~ Crimean Shirts Collars, Braces, Ties, ( Etc., Etc., Etc. (Men’s Tweed Galatea Sac and Paget Suits j ~ Waterproof Coats ~ Blouses and Overalls (Patented), American Duck | Shirts, Scarves, Collars (Socks and Half-Hose of every description, Ac., &c. SUPERIOR BOOTS AND SHOES, OF COLONIAL MANUFACTURE. SHEARING. SHEARING. SHEARING. gP-lW gHg We are now prepared for the coming season with a LARGE and WELL SELECTED STOCK of SHEEPSHEARS, including WARD AND PAYNE’S No. 38 and 79, and numerous other Brands. WASHITA, ARKANSAS, HINDOSTAN, and TURKEY STONES. STOVER AND SON’S RAW AND BOILED OILS. RADDLE, LAMPBLACK, INK POWDER, Ac., Ac. CALCUTTA WOOLPACKS—FULL WEIGHTS. IMPLEMENTS, Etc. TO FARMERS WE CAN ESPECIALLY OFFER, AT REDUCED PRICES : Hornsby’s Ploughs, H., H.H., H. 8., and R.C., and extras for same ReM and Grey’s Double and Treble Furrow Ploughs, and extras for same Drays, 2|, and 3 axles Zigzag and Flexible Chain Harrows Cambridge and Plain Field Rollers Broadcast and Hand Sowing Machines Best Ironbark 2,3, and 4-horse Swingle Trees Cheese Presses. Rental!'s Chaff-Cutters and Corn-Crushers, all sizes Corrugated Iron, fwm G to 9 feet, best brands Ryland’s Best Fencing Wire, No. G to 11 Fencing Material, Consisting of Staples, Stakes, Posts, Rails, and Wire Strainers. ALSO A VERY LARGE STOCK OF Douglas’ and Goulds’ American Pumps, Force Pumps, and Piping (1R U and 2), and Farm and Station Stores of all kinds. WE HAVE ALWAYS ON HAND A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF SADDLES, SHAFT, LEADING. AND PLOUGH HARNESS t HORSE-CLOTHS IN EVERY VARIETY. WE ARE NOW TAKING ORDERS FOR REAPERS AND BINDERS FOR THE COMING SEASON. :o; IRONMONGERY DEPARTMENT. We beg to call special attention to the above, and have determined (to meet the present depressed times) to reduce prices to the lowest remunerative rates To parties furnishing we can offer advantages seldom met with, having just received a large and well-selected stock of household requisites, comprising Single and Double English and French Iron Bedsteads, Fenders, Fireirons, Coal Vases, Scuttles, Fountains, Boilers, Kettles, Saucepans, Stew and Preserving Pans, all sizes ; Electro-plated, Nickel Silver, Britannia Metal, and Tinware, of all descriptions. To builders and contractors we offer special inducements, having a very heavy stock of Leamington Patent Ranges (2ft Gin to 4ft Gin); Cindrella, Queens, Victoria, Vesper,“and Kaiser Stoves, Register Grates, Carpenters’ Rim, Mortice, and Plate Hocks, and general builders’ ironmongery. We have also on hand an extensive stock of painters’, glaziers’ and paperhangers materials, consisting of Red and White Lead, Paints, and Colors, of all kinds; Raw and Boiled Linseed Oils, Turpentine, Varnishes, Brushes, Window Glass, of all kinds; Putty, Paperhangings, etc., etc. Carpenters and joiners would do well to call and inspect our stock of Tools. We are now landing a shipment of American Goods, containing a great variety of Tools and Yankee Notions. A large stock of Rod, Bar, and Sheet Iron, also a large and good stock of Blacksmiths and Farriers tools on hand. O GROCERY DEPARTMENT. THE ABOVE DEPARTMENT IS NOW WELL STOCKED WITFI New Seaosn’s Teas, in Half-Chests and Boxes Superior Mauritius Sugars, white and brown crystals and Counters Venus Twist and Black Swan Tobacco Currants, Eleme Raisins, Sultanas, Muscatell Raisins (new fruit) Jordan and Shell Almonds. Bottled Fruit, Figs, Essences, etc., etc. A Large Stock of English and Colonial Lollies, and a full assortment of Pink’s, Morton’s, and Crosse and Blackwell’s Pickles, Jams, Jellies, Sauces, Potted and Preserved Meats, etc., etc. o CHINA AND GLASSWARE, We invito inspection of this Department in Particular, as we have just unpacked twenty-three crates of General Crockery and eight casks of Glassware, consisting of Sets of Cut and Pressed Decanters; Water-Crafts; Tumblers; Wine, Custard, and Jelly Glasses. INSPECT OUR STOCK BEFORE PURCHASING ELSEWHERE. FRIEDLANDER BROS. 8 Agents Colonial Fire Insurance Company. The Stud. YOUNG IVANHOE. 'VT'OUNC IVANHOE, by Old Ivanhoe, I by Sir Walter Scott, out of London Maggie—Sir Walter Scott, by Clydeboy, took first prize as best horse at Exhibition at London in 18G2, gold medal at Sterling, and twice first at Glasgow, and several other first prizes. London Maggie took first prize as best three year old mare af Exhibition at London in 1862 and first prize wherever shown. Ivanhoe took first prize at Glasgow as a two year old, was bought for 1100 guineas, and imported to New Zealand. Young Ivanhoe, out of Grey Maggie (imported), out of Blossom, by Ruther glen—by Caledonian, and has taken first prize as a two year old at Timaru, and first prize when next shown as a five year old at Timaru. Young Ivanhoe will travel the South Rakaia, Chertsey, and Mount Hutt dis tricts. For further particulars sec cards. ROBERT PATTON, 52 Methven. 1879. TO STAND THIS SEASON. THOROUGHBRED STALLION YOUNG TRADUCER. YOUNG TRADUCER, by Traducer, dam Kasper’s dam, imported. Sec “ Stud Book.” Young Traducer was bred by W. C. Webb, Esq., at Riccarton. He is a rich dark brown, standing 16 hands high, with immense bone and substance, and for make and shape has been pronounced by the best judges as hard to beat anywhere. Young Traducer is rising 5 years. Terms: £5 6s. per mare, payable Ist January, 1880 ; groomage fees 55., payable on first service. Also, the Grey Entire Pony, SYDNEY, Will travel, with the entire horse Young Traducer, the district of Ashburton during the season. Every Good paddocks 2s. per week, care taken, but no responsibility. ROBERT LITTLE, 39 ■ Proprietor. JIHE STUD NOTICE. THOROUGHBRED HORSE TRIBUNE, By Traducer, dam Azucena. Will Travel the Ashburton district as usual. Apply Groom in charge. 21 THE IMPORTED DRAUGHT HOR&I BILLY FAIRPLAY, WILL STAND at Ede’s Horse Bazaai. Ashburton, and Travel Wakasui and Long beach Districts. Terms —£s 65., payable Ist January, 1880. Groomage— -55., payable first time of service. Particulars see cards. —Apply 535a—03 B. EDE, THOROUGHBRED ENTIRE COLT Of the Traducer Blood. To Travel this Season the ASHBURTON AND WAKANUI Districts, See future Advertisements for Particulars, S. H. FOWLER & CO,, Proprietors, 501a —20 Winslow Business Notices. FARMERS ! FARMERS ! FARMERS 1 R. McKERROW cS: Co. ARE Cash Purchasers of Wool, Grain, and all kinds of Farm Produce, and are also prepared to make Liberal CASH ADVANCES on the above placed in their hands either for sale or shipment to the English or Colonial Markets. A Large Stock of Corn Sacks, Wool Packs, Ac., for Sale, at lowest current prices. R. McKERROW & CO., GRAIN M E R C II A N T I, RAKAIA. CO CONCERTINAS, German Accordians, Violins, etc. Concertinas, 20 keys, from 10/6, H. M. JONES, Stationer. FARMERS. —Do not neglect to Read the Agricultural Papers appearing in the “Ashburton Guardian.” Wants, &c. WANTED A SITUATION as Ploughman. Apply, E.M., Orlicc of this Paper. 112 WANTED Known, an Elementary iSJNGING CLASS, on the Tonic Sol Fa principle, is to be established. First Lesson WEDNESDAY, October 25, at Quill's Commercial Sample Rooms, Saunders’ Buildings, at Half-past Seven o’clock. Ladies and Gentlemen ■wishing to join will please be in attendance on Wednesday, October 22. 6d. per Quarter. —J. S. SAVAGE, Con ductor. 100—5C6a ITT ANTED KNOWN—That Money can W be saved by purchasing your Sta tionery and Account Books, for cash, at the “Herald” and “Guardian” Whole sale Stationery Dep6t, Saunders’ Build ings, near Station. TTTANTED Known, that TWENTY W Words are inserted in this Column for ONE SHILLING prepaid, and FORTY Words for TWO SHILLINGS prepaid. WASTE PAPER for Sale, od. per ID. at the Herald Office. Apply early. 500 WANTED KNOWN, that Envelopes and Notepaper can be obtained, wholesale or retail, at unusually low rates at the “ Herald ” Office, East-street North. 042 To Let. TO LET, STATIONERS’ SHOP, recently occu - pied by Mi-. J. Y. Ward. This Shop is fitted up in a very com plete manner, and four comfortable dwel ling rooms are attached. 70 SAUNDERS BROS. For Sale, TO PRINTERS. MACHINE FOR SALE. FOR SALE, about the end of October, One Second-hand Double Demy Tape Printing MACHINE, in thorough working order, with rollers, moulds, &c., complete. We arc replacing this machine by a Double Royal Wharfedale, winch necessitates removal of the Double Demy Machine now used for printing the “ Herald ” and “ Guardian,” for hand or steampower. Can be seen and all par ticulars obtained at our office. WEEKS & DIXON. Ashburton, October 14, 1879. 665 a Meetings. A MEETING to consider the advisa bility of taking steps to induce a Medical Man to come and reside in Rakaia is convened for SATURDAY. Evening Next, in'McKerrow and Co.’s - Grain Store. Rakaia. WM. COX. 109 PUBLIC NOTICE. rpHE COMMITTEE and those in- I terested in the WINSLOW AN NUAL SPORTS are requested to meet on FRIDAY, Oct. 24th, at 8 p.m , at the Railway Hotel, Winslow, to arrange about the Recreation Ground and the forth coming Sports. By order, J. SCOTT, 107 Chairman. Tenders. IRIDGE OVER SOUTH ASHBURTON RIVER—HOOD’S CROSSING,MOUNT SOMERS. rjIENDERS are invited for a entirely of Timber, in 21 40 feet each; or alternativey BRIDGE of same dimensions, ber superstructure on iron piles ter now lying at.Wi Plans and specificati the County Council’s O Ashburton, and Tend] cheque, equal to 5 per addressed to the Chaf in not later than . 10 November next. By OrdeL WILLI Ashburton, October 9, 1879. BRIDG span tun Sta msl cen lat a): . • seen at lore street, marked amount, to be sent a.m., sth BAXTER, nty Engineer. 545 - ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. TENDERS are invited for a POUND L at Waterton. Plan and Specifica m can be seen at Council Office, Moore i-eet, Ashburton. Tenders, accompanied with marked eque equal to 5 per cent of amount, to i sent in addressed to Chairman, not :er than 10 o’clock a.m., Wednesday 1 h November next. ' • • - By order, WILLIAM BAXTER; County' Engineer. Ashburton, Oct. 15, 1879. 572a—111 d y Public Notices. TO SHEARERS. will Commence at Anama Station on the Ist November. S 7 W. S. PETER. REAPERS AND BINDERS. nnHE Undersigned having been ap g pointed agent for the sale o ; McOORMICK'S & W. A. WOOD’S REAPERS AND BINDERS, 1 M'Cormick’s and W. A. Wood’s Reapers is now prepared- to treat with those who will want them for the coming season. FREDK. PAYITT, 555a—88 East Street, Ashburttur. j N consequence of Dogs destroying Sheep, POISON will be laid on the Cold stream Estate after this date. C. H. DOWDIIsG,.. „ I Manager.' 17th Oct., 1879. 110

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6 THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN [Tuesday, October 21, 1879 Printed and published by Horace John Weeks and Charles Dixon, at their Printing Office, East Street, Ashburor, Tuesday, October 2t, 1879. General Merchants. T. R. H ODDER AND Company, GENERAL MERCHANTS, DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, AND STOREKEEPERS, EAST StREET, ASHBURTON, (Opposite Railway Station.) NEW SPRING AND SUMMER STOCK JUST RECEIVED. DRAPERY, MILINERY, HATS. CLOTHING, BOOTS, SHOES, &c., &c., ESPECIAL attention has been given to this Department in selecting the NEW STYLES in COSTUMES and DRESS MATERIALS. All the fashionable styles of Ladies Hats and Bonnets (trimmed and un trimmed), Trimmings, Fishus, Mantles, Capes, Ribbons, Hosiery, Gloves, Sunshades, and Underclothing. MILINERY AND DRESSMAKING ON THE PREMISES, By Most Competent Hands. Carpets, Druggetts, Scotch, and Manchester Goods. T. R. HODDER & COMPANY’S CLOTHING & MERCERY DEPART MENT. Bovs’ Youths’ and Men’s Summek Suits, Imported and Victorian make. DUST COATS, Alpacca and Silk, HATS, New Felts, Helmets (in Rush, Leg horn, Tweed, and China Peth) SCARFS, Ties, Collars, Gloves, Umbrellas etc., etc. TWEEDS, Scotch, Yorkshire, and Colonial, T. R. HODDER & COMPANY’S BOOT AND SHOE STORE. Childrens’, Boys’, and Girls’ Boors, Shoes, and Suffers, Ladies’ and Gentlemen’s Boots, Shoes, and Suffers, In every variety, Colonial and Imported, from the beat houses, and sold at the smallest possible profit. T. R. Hodder &Company GROCERIES, OILMEN’S STORES, AND PROVISION DEPARTMENT. New Season’s Teas, Finest Sugars, Soaps, Candles, &G. , &C. T. R. H. & Co. acknow ledge the great success attending their introduction of the the . Small Profits and Quick Return Busi ness, and would State it is their intention to continue Selling the . Very Best Class of Goods in every department, at the At the Smallest Possible Profit. CASH FRIGE USTB FURNISHED ON AFPUCA TION. T. R. Hodder and Company, IRONMONGERY, FURNISHING, AND HARDWARE, Of Every Description, for Building and Furnishing purposes. Produce Bought For Cash, or Taken in Exchange. ORDERS from ANY PART OF THE PROVINCE, Carefully and promptly attended to. DELIVERY OF GOODS DAILY IN TOWN. T. R. HODDER AND Company, GENERAL MERCHANTS EAST STREET, ASHBURTON (Ofvosits tub Railway Station.) Public Notices. JUST ARRIVED— SECOND SHIPMENT or gTATIONERY, STATIONERY, DIRECT FROM THE MANUFACTORY. Now Opening Up. To Meet the Requirements of the County of Ashburton, WEEKS AND DIXON Are now Importing, direct from the makers. Every description of Commercial, Law, and General Stationery, which they are in a position to supply, wholesale or retail, at prices that will compare favorably with any house in the Colony. The Goods now being opened up include a Choice Assortment of Plain and Fancy Note Papers and Envelopes, and some very superior kinds. 10 CASES STATIONERY 10 2 BALES PAPER Full particulars in Printed Lists. 2 Commercial and Law Stationery Notepapera in great variety Envelopes of the newest styles Inkstands and Bottles Pens and Penholders Pencils and Pencilcases Account and Pocket Books, Etc. Wholesale and Retail. WEEKS AND DIXON, Saunders’ Buildings, East Stwet ASHBVRTONk General Storekeepers. GREAT BANKRUPT SALE OF THE ASSIGNED ESTATE OF HOOPER, AITKEN, AND CO. £5,845 10s. 4d. ORR AND CO. J'j'AYING been fortunate in securing the whole of the STOCK of Hooper, Aitken and Co., at a nominal Price, will offer for Sale on SATURDAY, the 27 m, And following days, at THE PREMISES LATELY OCCUPIED BY J. H. PASS & CO., (Next the Union Bank of Australia.) In submitting the following GREATLY REDUCED PRICE LIST, we beg to assure our numerous customers and the public, that it has been our determination from the first to keep ourselves abreast of he age, and in every department of our Establishment we have endeavored —in all cases —so to conduct our business tran sactions as to command legitimate success. The rapid growth of our concern in all its branches amply attests this fact. Quotations for Cash : Children’s white Socks, at 2d to fid Children’s colored Socks, at 3d, 4d & fid Ladies’ Stockings, at 4d to Is Ladies’ striped Stocking, at fid to Is 3d GLOYES. Ladies’ lish thread, at fid to Is Ladies’ kid Gloves, 2s to 3s per pair Ladies’ silk Gloves, Is to Is 4d. HABERDASHERY. Black silk Fringes, at 8d to Is fid Colored silk Fringes, half-price Black and colored Braids, all prices A splendid stock of new silk Buttons, in all shades, at 4d to fid per dozen, to match dress materials Ladies’ leather Bags, half-price Carpet Bags from 3s fid upwards Belts at 4d to 8d each LADIES’ SILK SCARFS. 1230 ladies’ silk Scarfs, decided novel ties, at fid to Is New China silk Scarfs, embroidered at both ends, at Is to Is fid COLLARS. 25 doz. ladies’ linen Collars, at fid. to Is lid Rink Collars, at 4d to 8d STAYS. 6 doz. Stays at 2s, worth 4s 9d The new belted Corset, on the newest principle, easy fit, half-price UNDERCLOTHING DEPARTMENT. Ladies’ Cemesoles Ladies’ Night-dresses, 2s fid to 4s fid Ladies’ Chemises, 2s Id to 5s fid Ladies’ drawers, Is 8d to 4s fid PLAIN AND FANCY DRESS DEPARTMENT. 1500 yards Spring Lustres, at 8d to lOd per yard, worth Is fid 800 yards Taffete Cloth, French goods, at Is to la 3d French Merino, all colors, at Is fid to 2s fid 20 pieces all-wool Plaid, at Is to 2s fid 500 yards Japanese Silk, at Is per yard, worth 2s fid BOOTS DEPARTMENT. Ladies’ French kid Boots, at 6s to 7s fid Ladies’ buttoned Boots, 7s fid to 8s 9d Gents’ Boots, 6s per pair under former price Children’s Boots, at Is to 2s fid CARPETS. Tapestry, 2s per yard under former price Kidder Carpets, Is fid under former price Cocoanut Matting, at Is under former price. Blankets at half-price Flannels at half-price CLOTHING DEPARTMENT. Men’s Suits at 40s, former price 70s Men’s Suits at 355, former price 60s Men’s Hats at 3s to 7s fid It is unnecessary to quote prices, though we have given a few above, as the public know that this is a real genuine Sale. The Goods are all quite new, having been im ported within the last few months. Terms will be strictly Cash, as we could not afford to book at those prices. Dressmaking on the premises. All orders executed uuder the Superin tendence of a most experienced dress maker. ORR AND CO., IMPORTERS, ASHBURTCN AND RAKAIA. 9 Business Notices. B L I G H’S CANTERBURY RESTAURANT, Papanui Road, near Post Office, Christchurch. MEALS AT ALL HOURS OF THE DAY. Board and Lodging, 175., 18s., £1 a week. BEDS & MEALS— Is. Each. 452 CHERTSEY. A. R. MARKHAM (Next Montgomery’s, Cliertsey), GENERAL STOREKEEPER, HAVING taken over the store of Messrs. Orr and Co., and increased the stock, is prepared to supply lirst-class articles in Grocery, Drapery, Ironmongery. Agentfor THE ASHBURTON HERALD. 423 Medicinal. S TEEDMAN’S SOOTHING POWDERS FOR CHILDREN CUTTING TEETH. CAUTION TO PURCHASERS. The value of this well-known Family Medi cine has been largely tested in all parts of the world, and by all grades of society, for upwards of FIFTY YEARS. Its well-earned exten sive sale has induced SPURIOUS IMITA TIONS, some of which in OUTWARD APPEARANCE so closely resemble the ori ginal as to have deceived many purchasers. The proprietor therefore feels it due to the public to give a special caution against the use of SUCH IMITATIONS. Purchasers are therefore requested carefully to observe the four following distinctive characteristics, without which none are genuine : Ist—ln every case the words JOHN STEEDMAN, CHEMIST, WALWORTH, SURREY, are engraved on the Government Stamp affixed to each packet. 2nd—Each Single Powder has directions for the dose, and the words, John Steedman, Chemist, Walworth, Surrey, printed thereon. 3rd —The name, Steedman, is always spelt with two EE’s. 4th —The manufacture is carried on solely at Walworth, Surrey. Sold in Packets by all Chemists and Medi cine Vendors. Sold by Kempthorne, Prosser and Co., Auckland. 49° HEALTH FOR ALL. HOLLOWAY’S PILLS AND OINTMENT THE PILLS P unify tho Llood, correct all disorders of the Liver, Stomach, Kidneys ami Bowels, and arc invaluable in all com. plaints incidental to Females. THE OIN TMENT is the only reliable remedy for Sad Leg*, Old Wounds, Sores, and Ulcers, For Bronchitis, Diphtheria, Coughs, Cr Ids, Gout, Ith- inn itism, and all Skin Di leases it has no equal. Sold the Proprietor, Thomas Holloway, 533, Oxford Street, London, and by all Medicine Vendors throughout the World. GRATEFUL —COMFORTIN' G. jgPPS’S BREAKFAST COCOA. “ By a thorough knowledge of the natural laws which govern the operations of digestion and nutrition, and by a careful application of the fine properties of well selected cocoa, Mr. Epps has provided our breakfast tables with a delicately-flavoured beverage which may save us many heavy doctors’ bills. It is by tne judi cious use of such articles of diet, that a constitu tion may be gradually built up until strong enough to resist every tendency to disease. Hundreds of subtle maladies are floating arcund us, ready to attack wherever there is a weak point. We may escape many a fata ishaft by keeping ourselves well fortified with pureblood and a properly nourished frame.” —The Ctvii Service Gazette. SOLD ONLY IN PACKETS LABELLED JAMES EPPS AND CO Homoepathic Chemists, London. KEATING’S COUGH LOZENGES. COUGHS, ASTHMA, BRONCHITIS, ACCUMULATION OF PHLEGM. Composed of the purest articles. These Lozenges contain no opium nor any deleterious drug, therefore the most delicate can take them with perfect confidence. Their beneficial effect is speedy and certain. This old unfail ing family remedy is daily recommended by the most eminent physicians. In use nearly 60 years. MEDICAL TESTIMONY. 22, Cold Harbour Lane, London, July 25th, 1877. Sir, —Your Lozenges are excellent, and their beneficial effect most reliable. I sttongly recommend them in cases of v.ough and asthma. You are at liberty to state this as my opinion, formed from many years’ experience. J. Bringloe, M.R.C.S.L., L.S.A., L.M. Mr. T. Keating, Indian Medical Service. Dear Sir, —Having tried your Lozenges in India I have much pleasure in testifying to their beneficial effects in cases of Incipient Consumption, Asthma and Bronchial Affec tions. 1 have prescribed them largely with the best results. TT ~ „ W. B. G , Apothecary, H.M.S. Keating’s Cough Lozenges are sold by all Chemists, in tins of various sizes, each having the words “ Keating’s Cough Lozenges” engraven on the Government stamp. 637 KEATING’S WORM TABLETS, A PURELY VEGETABLE SWEETMEAT, noth in appearance and taste, furnishing a most agreeable method of administering the only certain remedy for INTESTINAL or THREAD WORMS. It is a perfectly safe and mild preparation, and is especially adapted tor children. Sold in tins by all chemists. Proprietor, THOS. KEATING, London, Export Chemist and Druggist. 637 Commercial Stationery. JUST ARRIVED. A CHOICE ASSORTMENT OF Commercial AND Household STATIONERY. o THE Largest and Finest Lot ever opened up in Ashburton, AND Equal to any exhibited in the Colony. WEEKS & DIXON, Printers, Publishers, AND COMMERCIAL, LAW, AND General Stationers, Guardian Ojticb, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Medicinal. Testimonials. Tuam Street, Christchurch, April 28, 1879. To Professor Guscott. Sir, —I have been troubled with Liver Complain these last six years, many times not being able to attend to work. I have tried everything in the shape of patent medicines. I have been an outdoor patient in the Hospi tal ; I got at times temporary relief. I could not sleep on my left side; I kept rolling about backwards and forwards in bed. When I got up in the morning, I would rather be in bed but work I had to attend to. When I had eaten a light meal I found it always lodged in my stomach. Always costive, a great palpi tation, pains across the chest, more particu larly under the left breast, always a violent pain between the shoulders, felt just the same as if any one was pouring water down my back, feet always cold. Happened to get one of your bills when you came to St. Asaph street, which explained to me the symptoms I was laboring under. When I applied to you, you told me all my symptoms, and guaranteed me a perfect cure, which, I am happy to say, you have done through your herbal treatment. I should recommend those troubled with Liver Complaint ta place themselves under your treatment. I am, Sir, Truly thankful, William Manson. Colombo Street, April 21, 1879. To Professor Guscott. Sir, I have been troubled with Dysentery for the last three months, so much so that I was perfectly exhausted, the linings of my intestines peeled away in flakes. I tried every remedy ttiat I could hear of, but to no purpose. Hearing that you were in Christchurch, and seeing the many wonderful cures, was induced to place myself under your treatment, and I am happy to say in one week I am free from the diarrhoea, and gaining strength from your herbal treatment. I am, yours respectfully, Ellen Brown. I give you this testimonial for the benefit o others, as I know there are a great many others suffering from the same complaint in Christchurch. Borough Hotel, Manchester Street, Christchurch, April 21, 1879. To Professor Guscott. SIR,--! have been troubled with Sciataca and kh.umatism since the commencement of the West Coast diggings in 1864, where I had to leave through medical advice, and went to Melbourne, and thence to Sydney, and then I thought I would try the tropical climate of Queensland, and only found temporary relief. 1 came to Christchnrch, and tried doctors of the bestl medical repute, and got no better. Thinking that it was useless to go any further I gave up all hopes of being restored ; I could scarcely walk, and staying at an old friend’s, he advised me to consult you, and I am happy to say I am in as perfect health as I was in 1864, when I crossed the ranges of the West Coast, and was only ten days under your treatment. John O’Brien. To Professor Guscott. Sir, —Having been troubled with asthma for the last seven years, on several occasions I have been propped up in bed, and many times I had to get up and walk to get a breath of air, and had become so bad that I was not able to ttend to my business ; in fact, I had become a burden to myself and the people with whom I was stopping. When I came to you you told me all my symptoms, which gave me confidence to place myself under your treatment, and, being a believer in herbs, and seeing the large assortment in your establishment, and also the references from other sufferers the same as myself, in looking back to the time of my suffering so long, and spending so much money without receiving any benefit from the treat ment until I applied to you. —I remain, yours ever thankful, Donald Smith. Great King-street, Dunedin, May 30. To Professor Guscott. Sir, —I have to inform you that I am able to return home after your treatment of 4 weeks’ duration, having been troubled with dropsy this last 4 years. I have been tapped twice ; I have been under the doctors in Oamaru, and also in Dunedin, and never received any bene fit from their treatment. When my sister called on you last April you told her if I would came to St. Kilda and stop with her you would treat me for a fortnight free of charge, and after that time, if I were no better, you would require no payment ; but I am happy to inform you that I feel as well as ever I felt, and free 01 dropsy, and can eat and sleep well. I trust that your days may be long in Dunedin. You may be assured that I will speak of the cure you have effected in me on my return home, as I leave my sistei to-morrow.—l remain yours ever grateful, Mrs. Isabella Fraser. St. Kilda, June 10, 1878. Manchester Street, Christchurch, April 29th, 1879. To Professor Guscott, Sir, —I have been troubled with Neuralgia for a length of time, and have suffered the most excruciating pains ; tried e\ erything that I could hear of, I then saw your testimonials in the papers, and the “ Star.” I was advised to give you a trial, but I have this to say that I am perfectly free from pain. I can eat and sleep well, and am not disturbed at nights or meal times as I have been for a length of time. I have told several the pain I suffered, and the wonderful relief I have had, and I would ad vise anyone troubled with Neuralgia to apply to you, as they can depend on a perfect cure. Yours ever grateful, H. B. Williams, Tuam street, Christchurch. To Professor Guscott, Sir, —Having for the last four years suffered from bad eyes, being totally blind in one, and from using a solution of nitrate of silver as a lotion, which had penetrated my whole system, causing me the most acute pains, which, added to rheumatism, prevented my sleeping at night, and rendered my life absolutely burdensome to me, I have consulted and been treated by doc tors in different parts of Canterbury, as also in the Christchurch Hospital, but without obtain ing the slightest relief. Determined to leave no stone unturned while the smallest chance remained of an abatement of my sufferings, I applied to you immediately I heard of your arrival, and the cure which you have etfected would seem to many incredible, but as I am still here a living proof of the success of your treatment, as can only be testified by hundreds in Christchurch, who knowing what I was like for so long up to a week ago, look with astonishment at the change which you have wrought. Wishing you many years of happi ness and prosperity in pursuing your useful career, I am, dear Sir, yours respectfully, Patrick Burns-. Sexton’s Allenton House, gt. Asaph-street, Christchurch. Commercial Printers. IF YOU WANT A NEAT BUSINESS CARD, GO TO THE “ HERALD ” OFFICE.* IF YOU WANT A WELL-PRINTED CIRCULAR, TRY THE “HERALD” OFFICE IF YOU WANT AN ATTRACTIVE HANDBILL, JTRY THE ‘ ‘ HERALD "lOFFIOE. IF YOU WANT A MAGNIFICENT POSTER, CALL AT THE HERALD OFFICE. IF YOU WANT ANY DESCRIPTION OF PLAIN OR ORNAMENTAL PRINTING, CALL AT THE “HERALD OFFICE, North, WEEKS & DIXON, PROPRIETORS.

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The Ashburton Guardian. COUNTY AGRICULTURAL AND SPORTING RECORDER VoL. I. No. 12 ASHBURTON, THURSDaV, OCTOBER 23, 1879 Price—TWOPENCE. Auctioneers and Commisssion Agents EDMISTON BROS. & GUNDRY (LATB BULLOCK AND CO.), ASHBURTON, General Merchants, Auctioneers, Stock, Station, Estate, and Commission Agents. Sales of Stock, Farm Implements, &c., will be held at their Yards, Ashbur ton, and the Tinwald Yards, on alternate TUESDAYS. CASH ADVANCES Made on Stock, Produce, &c., consigned for Positive Sale. EDMISTON BROS. & GUNDRY. 19 ALFRED HARRISON, AUCTIONEER, COMMISSION AGENT, ETC. X AND SALES, Sales of Stock, Mer eGuidise, Furniture and Effects, also Fowls, and General Produce. WEEKLY* SALE Every SATURDAY at 12 o’clock. ( SALE YARDS ATTENDED. nines can be made at my office or at the ire, Fencing Staples, Standards, &c., at Lowest Rates, and of First-class quality AGENTS FOR THE ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY. CAPITAL £2,000,000 INSURANCES EFFECTED AT LOWEST RATES. ACLAND, CAMPBELL & CO., 66 Auctioneers. PRE D K . P AVI T T , East Street (Close to the Railway Station) Ashburton, Land and General Commission Agent. Orders taken for—Sydney Drays, Newcastle Coal, and Malvern (by the truck load), Build ing Materials of all kinds, Fencing Wire, Agricultural Implements, English and Ameri can, &c., &c. I L MESSRS. POYNTZ & CO., AND, S T A T E, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS. Rents and Debts Collected. .Money advanced on Freehold Security. 7 Hotels. RAILWAY HOTEL WINSLOW. "it XR, W. HARRIS requests the public JVI to know that he is back at his old house, and wishes his old friends to know that they will receive the same good accommodation as formerly. Private Suites of Rooms for families. Wines and the beat brands. Good stabling boxes, with every attendance. W. HARRIS, Proprietor. 3*66 Millers, &c. SAUNDERS BROS., MILLERS, Grain Merchants, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS. Offices— EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Miles— GREAT SOUTH ROAD. 72 Hlf OFF AT begs to inform the , JVI inhabitants of Ashburton and surrounding districts that his NEW FLOUR MILL AT WAKANUI HAS COMMENCED WORK, nd hopes, by strict attention to busi ess, and turning out a First-class article, > merit a share of public support. Special attention paid to Gristing, and i'armers from a distance can have their rrist ground by return. 31 Insurance. THE LONDON & LANCASHIRE FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Capital —Fully Subscribed, £1,500,000. F IRE INSURANCES of all kinds aken at lowest rates, special attention icing given to Stack, Farm, Building, and >ther Agricultural Risks. Applications by letter for insurance will be promptly attended to. The London and Lancashire being purely a Fire Company, the whole of its resources are available to meet Fire claims and this feature will at once commend itself to the public, for the resources of the Company can never be applied to the settlement of Life Claims or Marine Losses, but every penny of its Capital (the whole of which could be called up at any time), together with its reserves, are available for Losses by Fire, and offer a complete guarantee that all engagements will be fully carried out. Claims are met with promptitude and liberality. Agents for Ashburton— SAUNDERS BROS. 6 Business Notice. IN BANKRUPTCY. WEEKS & DIXON have on Sale at their Office, East Street North,- - PROOFS OF DEBT FORMS, FORMS OF AFFIDAVIT. Also, —• FORMS of TO LET and FOR SALE. CHRISTCHURCH AND SUBURBAN DIRECTORY FOR 1879. ON SALE at the “ HERALD ” Office, Saunders Buildings, East-street. Price : Two Shillings and Sixpence. Neatly Bound in Cloth. The above Volume contains a lot of valuable information, and should be in the bands of every Tradesman, Timber Merchants. TIMBER! TIMBER!! 300,000 THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND FEET OF SUPERIOR BJUILDING TIMBER. ALSO, 20 t OOO TWENTY THOUSAND SAWN TOTARA AND BLACK PINE JP ENC IN G gTAKES NOW ON SALE AT HAYES’ TIMBER YARDS, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, AT REDUCED PRICES Brick Manufactory. BRICKS. rjIHE UNDERSIGNED having COM PLETED ulieir KILN at Ashburton, arc prepared to SUPPLY BRICKS, equal te any made in the Colony, at any Station up or down. Samples to be seen, at the Company 1 * Offices, Ashburton, Rakaia, and V. inslow W. MONTGOMERY & CO [Limited] 32 Saddler. WM. ANDERSON, SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER, Ashburton, HAS always in STOCK a complete ! assortment of every description of Saddlery, Harness, Whips, Saddlers’ Iron- : mongery, &c., imported direct from Eng land. Goods to order manufactured on the premises of the best Materials, and at the lowest rates. 11 Cabinetmakers. T. A. GATES, AB I N E T MAKER, PICTURE FRAME MAKER, AND UNDERTAKER, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, ASHBURTON. 4 SPILLARD’S CABINET MAKING AND UPHOL STERY Manufactory, and Ware house, next to the Union Bank, Tancred street, Ashburton. Sitting Room and Bedroom Tables, Couches, Chetfonniers, Chairs, Chests of Drawers, Washstands, Commodes, Chim ney Glasses, Toilet do.. Whatnots, Dress ing Tables, Cradles, Children’s Cots, Bassi nettes, Basket Ware, Bedsteads—double, single, iron, and wood; Mattresses, spring, hair, wool, and iiax; Beds, feather, woollen, and cotton-flock; Bolsters and Pillows, do., do.; Carpets, Rugs, Floorcloth ; Mats and Matting Fibre, Cocoa and China; Fenders, Fire Irons and Japanned Ware ; Galvanised Baths and Buckets ; Kitchen Tables ; and English and American Chairs. Blinds—Venetian, Wire Gauze, Common Roller, and Spring ; Curtain Poles, &c. Orders promptly attended to. 13 CABINETMAKING & UPHOLSTERING ESTABLISHMENT, East Street (next Echo Dining Rooms), ASHBURTON. John ]VI eec h, PRACTICAL CABINETMAKER, UPHOLSTERER, PAPERHANGER, Ac. ALL KINDS OF REPAIRS. Furniture Renovated and Repolished, or Exchanged. WANTED KNOWN— That Visiting Cards, plain or mourning, can be obtained printed in various styles', at the “Herald” and “Guardian” offices, near the Railway Station. General Merchants- GREAT SIILE ■ OF THE ' SIGNED ESTATE OF HOOPER, AITKEN & CO. ' i ORR AND CO., HAVING SECURE# THE ENTIRE ’STOCK Of the above Estate, amounting to p£s.34S i os. 4(1. , Have decided to give the PUBLIC the advantage of their Purchase by SELLING the whole of the DRAPERY, CLOTHING, BOOTS and SHOES, IRONMONGERY, FURNITURE, CROCKERY & GLASSWARE AT ABOUT HALF THE USUAL PRICE fob CASH. SALE OF THE DRAPERY, CLOTHING, BOOTS AND SHOES, AT THE PREMISES LATELY OCCUPIED BY J, H. PASS AND CO. SALE OF THE IRONMONGERY, FURNITURE, CROCKERY & GLASSWARE, AT THE NEW PREMISES OF HOOPER, AITKEN AND CO. BOTH SALES WILL COMMENCE ON SATURDAY, 27th SEPT. ORR AND CO., ASHBURON AND RAKAIA. 10 Chemist. MEDICAL HALL. Established 1874. J M Q AMB]R ' I:DGE, DRUGGIST, FAMILY AND DISPENSING CHEMIST, Has always in Stock— SPONGES—Honeycomb and Turkey Toilet TRUSSES—Common Circular, Cole’s, Sal mon and Ody’s, Mocmain, &c. ELASTIC STOCKINGS Knee Caps, Wristlets, and Anklets ; Abdominal Pelts in Silk and Thread. FEEDING POTTLES—Mather’s, Maw’s, Dean’s, Stocker’s, Ayrton and Saun ders’, O’Connell’s. INFANTS’ FOODS—Liebig’s, Hard’s, Neave’s, Ridge’s, Nestle’s. COD LIVER OILS—De Jongh’s, Lang ton’s, Mbller’s, Foxe’s, Southall Bros. PERFUMERY—PIesse and Lubin’s, Rim mel’s, Gosnell’s, Briedenbach’s, Low’s, The Crown Perfumery Company’s HORSE AND CATTLE MEDICINES. HOMOEOPATHIC MEDICINES—Leath and Ross’s daily expected ex “ VVai tangi. TEETH CAREFULLY EXTRACTED. 2 CHAS. NEATE, EH to M s H w o MOORE STEEET, o cj O o ui ASHBURTON. 62 General Storekeeper. gTORE. The Oldest Established Business in the County of Ashburton. D. WILLIAMSON AND CO., DRAPERS, GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, TEA, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS. The Best House in Town for MEN’S, BOYS’, AND YOUTHS’ READY-MADE CLOTHING. CELEBRATED ROOT AND SHOE DEPOT. 14 SANDO AND CO., STOREKEEPERS, TOBACCONISTS, NEWS AGENTS, &c,, &c., EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Labor Reoistey Office. 35 Painter. J. R. CHAPMAN, jpAINTER, GLAZIER, PAPER HANGER & SIGN WRITER, Importer of Paperhangings, White Lead, Glass, &c. The trade supplied at lowert Wholesale Prices. . 17 S. COLLINS & SON, JpAINTERS, PAPERHANGERS, SIGN-WRITERS, PLUMBERS, and DECORATORS, MoORE-STREEtf ASHBURTON. Country orders promptly attended to, and the quality of Work and Materials Guaranteed. Public Notices. WANTED KNOWN —That we are now Selling 250 Cream Laid Commercial Envelopes for 25., cash ; 500 ditto, 3s. 6d. cash ; and 1000 ditto, Cs. 6d., for prompt cash only. Weeks & Dixon. WANTED —Servants out of Employ ment to advertise for Situations in the “Herald” and “Guardian.” Only One Shilling, Cash, for fifteen words. Builders. Ashburton steam saw mills SASH AND DOOR MANUFACTORY. G. PARKIN, Proprietor, BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR. Moore Street, Every description of Timber and Building Materials in Stock and supplied on must reasonable terms. Plans prepared and Estimates Given ou tl e shortest notice. 26 Carriers. B. C. SMITH, CARRIER, ETC., Moore Street, Ashburton. 25 TH. BREWER’S Royal Mail COACH , leaves Longbeach for Ashburton (vii\ Waterton, Ashton, Wheatstone, and Tinwald) daily, at 7 a.m., returning by the same route on arrival of 3 p.m. train from Christchurch. Parcels and orders punctually attended co. T. H. BREWER, 195 Proprietor. ECOOKSON, Wills Street, runs the , MAIL COACH from Ashburton Railway Station to Green Street, Alford Forest, and Mount Somers, every Tuesday, and Friday, returning Wednesday and Saturday at 8 p.m. Business Notices. Advertise. If you want fto sell a Farm, to sell a Horse, to rent a Farm, to buy a Horse, to buy a House, to rent a House, to obtain Board, to sell Groceries, to sell furniture, to sell Hardware, to hire a Servant, to borrow Money, If you want \ to sell Dry Goods, to sell a Carriage, to sell Real Estate, to seek a Situation, to obtain a Servant, to engage a Salesman, to sell Millinery Goods, to sell a House or Section, to find a Strayed Animal, to find any one’s Address, to sell a piece of Furniture, to find an owner for Anything, to buy a second-hand Carriage, j to find anything you have Lost, II you want (to sell Agricultural Implements YOU CAN DO SO, BY MAKING YOUR WANTS KNOWN IN THE ASHBURTON HERALD. OFFICE ; SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, East Street, BIBLES, Prayers, and Church Services, Hymnals for various churches. —H. M JONES, Stationer, Baring Square. QUILL’S COMMERCIAL HOTEL. NOTICE TO INVALIDS. Buy your Port and Sherry at Quill’s Commercial Hotel, and you may then rely upon obtaining a PURE WINE. The advertiser has JUST RECEIVED a consignment of REAL FINE OLD JAMAICA RUM. Brandies and Whiskies (Scotch and Irish) of the most approved brands only kept in stock, and guaranteed genuine. English Ales and Porter unsurpassed in New Zealand. The Cuisine of this Hotel is acknow ledged to be unequalled in any township in the Island, and is patronised by all travellers who know what comfort is. THOMAS QUILL, 112 Proprietor. EATING AND SEED POTAI'UL*. JUST RECEIVED —A few Tons of Good Derwent POTATOES for Sale, Cheap. GEORGE JAMESON, 97 Ashburton. Tor Sale. FOR SALE, T 7 non ACRES Tussock Land, in 1 o> uuu Lots to suit purchasers. Very Liberal Terms. 74 SAUNDERS BROS. FOR SALE, J SINGLE SEATED BUGGY. DOUBLE do. do. And a quantity of Livery Stable keeper’s effects. 70 SAUNDERS BROS. Amusements. RACING QLUB. ANNUAL MEETING. WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY, NOVEMBER iqth and 20TH. FIRST DAY. 1. Handicap Hurdle Race of 40 sovs; distance 2 miles, over 8 flights of about 3ft. 6in. hurdles; nomination I sov., acceptance 2 sovs, 2. County Hurdi.e Race Handicap of 25 sovs.; over 6 flights of about 3ft. 6 in, hurdles; nomination I sov., acceptance 2 sovs. ; r Y miles. District horses only. 3. Maiden Plate of 20 sovs.; distance 1 Y miles; weight for age ; entrance 2 sovs. ; district horses only, that have never won an advertised race. 4. Ashburton Cur Handicap of 50 sovs., added to a sweepstake of 5 sovs. for acceptors; nomination 2 sovs., acceptance 2 sovs ; 2 miles. 5. Lvdies’ Purse of 25 sovs.; district horses only; welter weights for age; gentlemen riders, who must be members of the Ash burton Racing Club ; entrance 2 sovs.; lY miles. 6. Farmers’ Plate of 10 sovs.; for horses the dona fide property of owners residing in the County of Ashburton ; no weight under 12 stone; I Y miles; entrance t sov. SECOND DAY. 1. County Steeplechase of 30 sovs.; over about 2 miles of fair hunting country; weight for age ; for district horses only; entrance 2 sovs. 2. Racing Club Handicap of 40 sovs.; added to a sweep of 3 sovs. for acceptors; 1 Y miles; open ; nomination 2 sovs. 3. Tradesmen’s Handicap of 20 sovs.; district horses only; lY miles; nomina tion 1 sov.; acceptance 1 sov. 4. Forced Handicap of 15 sovs.; for all . winning horses at this meeting; entrance 2 sovs.; 1 Y miles. 5. Consolation Handicap of 15 sovs.; for beaten horses; nomination I sov.; acceptance 1 sov. RULES AND REGULATIONS : Qualification fee, £2 25.; members of the Ashburton Racing Club free. No entry will be received for any of the races except on the condition that all dis putes shall be decided by the stewards, whose decision in all cases shall be final County horses shall be held to mean horses the bona fide property of owners residing in the County of Ashburton pre vious to Ist September, 1879. Canterbury Jockey Club rules strictly adhered to unless otherwise specified. No protest will be entertained unices £2 2s. be deposited, which shall be foi feited should the protest, in the opinion of the stewards, prove frivolous. All entries and nominations to be in th« hands of the secretary, addressed to the Somerset Motel, not later than 4 p.m. on October 31st. Weights to appear for first day’s handicaps on Friday. November 14th ; acceptances on Monday, November 17th, in “ Lyttelton Times,” the “Press,” and the Ashburton “Herald,” and for second day's racing, weights will be declared at 7 p.m. on evening of Novem ber 19 ; acceptances at 9 p.m. same night. All entries to be sealed and addressed 4< to the secretary, Ashburton, enclosing entrance fees, name and age of horse, and colors of the rider. Any jockey riding in any other than his declared colors will be fined one sovereign. JAMES WILKIE, 402 a Hon. Sec. Poulterer, &c. RABBITS! RABBITS!! P. HARPER, FISHMONGER AND POULTSRBR Near the Ashburton Hotel, East Stnvt, BEGS to inform the inhabitants tf Ashburton that he HAS OPENED in the above line, and trusts, by strict attention to business, and supplying bat articles of first class quality, hopes t* merit a share oi public patronage OYSTER SALOON. Hot Fried Fish and Stewed Eels at all hours.

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SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE. PORT OF LYTTELTON. ARRIVALS. Oct. 21.—Wellington, s.s., Anderson, from Dunedin. Oct. 22.—Arawata, s.s., Sinclair, from Wellington and Velson. Oct. 22.—Maori, s.s., Bemiche, from Port Chalmers. SAILED. Oct. 21.—Wellington, s.s., Anderson, for Wellington, Nelson, Picton, Taranaki, and Manukau. Oct. 21.—Emily, brig, Sutherland, for Newcastle. Oct, -22.—Arawata, s.s., Sinclair, for Melbourne, via the South. Oct. 22.—Maori, s.s., Beniiche, for West Coast. OcL—22. —Southern Cross, s.s., He lander, for Auckland, via Wellington and East Coast. Oct. 22. —.lsabella Anderson, for Oamaru. Oct. 22.—Mory Ogilvie, for Greyniouth. STEAMERS LEAVE LYTTELTON AS UNDER. For Wellington Albion, To - day. Passengers by 2.40 p.m. train from Christchurch to Port. For Napier and the North— Penguin, Saturday, Oct. 25th. Passengers by the 8 p.m- train. Rotorua, Monday, 27th Oct. For Port Chalmers—Waitaki, To-day. Albion, Tuesday, October 28th. For Sydney—Rotorua, Monday, 27th. “TKssehgets by 2.40 p.m. train from Christchurch to Port. Rotomahana, Nov. 7th. For Akakoa—Hawea, on Saturday, Oct. 25th. For *Hobart Town—Albion, on Tuesday, , Oct. 28th. Fob PicTONj Nelson, &c.—Waitaki, on Wednesday, Oct. 29th. Passengers by .the i 2.40 ,p. m. train from Christ church to Port. Cargo till noon. All berths to be secured at the Shipping Office. COMMERCIAL. ASHBURTON RETAIL LIST. s. d. s. d. Butter, inferior to best lb I 1 to I O Eggs, If? dozen - - 1 o to o o Cheese, prime quality, It o 8 to 010 Bacon, prime smoked, 1? lb o 9 to 010 Hams in cloth, #lb I O to O O Flour in bags, 1? loolb 14 6 to 00 Oatmeal, 25ft - 6 o to o 4 Lard, W tt> - - - o 9 to O O POST OFFICE NOTICES. Mails at the Ashburton Post Office close as follows: For Christchurch and North at 10.20 a.m. 4 p.m., and 7.30 p.m., daily. For Chertsey at 10.20 a.m daily. For Rakaia at 10.20 a.m and 4 p.m daily. - For Dunedin, Tinwald Winslow', Hinds, Coldstream, Kangitata, Orari, Winchester, and Geraldine, at 10.20 a.m, daily. . For Temuka. Timaru, and South at 10.20 a.m and 3 p.m daily. For Greenstreet, Ashburton Forks, Mount Somers, and Ashburton Gorge on Tuesdays and Fridays at 10.30 a. m For Ashton, Waterloo, and Longbeach, at .15 p.ni. daily. For Wakanui and Seafield, on Mondays and Thursdays, 7.30 p.m. • A travelling Post Office having been estab lished on the Southern line of railway, letters bearing a late fee of 2d. may be posted at any station in the mail carriage attached to the expre=s train, and they will be included in the mails made up in transit for offices on the main line and branches. Sydney J. Dick, Chief Postmaster. UNCLAIMED LETTERS. The. following letteis from places beyond the colony were received at the Ashburton Post Office during the month of August, and lemamed unclaimed on Ist October, 1879: — L ■ Allinham, J. Charles, Richard Critchley, W. S. Deacon, William Devane, Patrick Fraher, lohn Criffin, Morgan Maclean (or Maclear) John Kennedy, William Kissane, Michael Larkin, Andrew Morrison, James Moriarty. Michael Quinlan. Mary Ryan, Thomas B. Sharp, Sames Valpy, John N. Vincent, J. Walker, Archibald Woodman, W. D. Young, Lewis P. McAllister, Mrs Black, John Twiss, Michael W. St, G. Douglas, , Postmaster. On the first da; ->f each month a list is ex hibited at each Pc .t Office in the Colony of the addresses of all letters received from places be yond the Colony that have remaind unclaimed for one month at such-Post Office; and such of ■ these letters as remain unclaimed at the end of a further period of two months are then for warded to the Dead Letter Office, to be return ed unopened to the countries where they origi nated: Unclaimed letters originating in the —“Colony are not advertised, but at the end of .two months are forwarded to the Dead Letter Office, Wellington, there to be opened and re turned to the writers. NOTICE. NEW POSTAL REGULATION. “ Letters posted within the colony having the names and addresses of the senders printed on the address side of the envelopes, accompanied . by a request that the letters be returned if not within a stated period, will be return , :-ed unopened. Provided, however, such letters /shall have remained in the post office to which they may be addressed, at least ten days. The Ashburton Guardian, COUNTY AGRICULTURAL & SPORTING RECORDER. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23, 1879. The Premier is scarcely yet up to the work he has undertaken in doing battle with Sir George Grey. Mr Hall seems to fancy that he must fight the great cham pionof the “ Liberal” cause with ordinary weapons, and reply to every charge the knight chooses to bring against him. If he allows himself* to be drawn into the many by-paths of party warfare that Sir George opens up for him, he will find his hands quite full with the work of beating the air. As he begins to know Sir George better he will learn to follow the doughty actual leader of the Opposition in his own tactics, and be less thin-skinned in deal ing with him. The Premier is evidently too willing to attach importance to th e doings and sayings of Sir George, and readily notices and replies to all his vagaries of debate, whereas, if he took less notice of Sir George’s attacks, and played less into his hands, he would make more head way against him. Sir George keeps pounding away at Mr Hall, well knowing that he is a sensitive man, and can be drawn into a ambuscade by such attacks as was made upon his resignation of the seat he held in the Upper House. We fancy the Premier rated the attack made upon him by Sir George Grey too high. Had he been less thin skinned it would have been better for him. Knowing the history of Parliament under Sir George Grey, how the House steadily fell away from the then Govern ment, until a strong Liberal majority became a very weak minority, with many of the staunchest Liberals in opposition, we had thought that the best course to follow would have been to give Sir George rope enough, and the same thing would certainly happen again. But Mr Hall does not seem to understand this,- and, as we said, attaches too much importance to Sir George’s magnified utterances. Already it seems that the Opposition are not altogether the happy family they hold out to be, and quid nuncs in Wel lington who are to be relied on do not hesitate to say that some of the most trusted Greyite votes are very shaky at the roots, and will soon be transplanted to more congenial soil than the Opposition benches. Nor would we be astonished to learn that even the great northern citadel of Greyism had been scaled by the Go vernment, and support secured from amongst the Auckland members. The House is at present a Liberal one. It was elected on a high Liberal platform, though the real issue that should have gone to the country ought not to have been Liberalism, but personal government versus Parliamentary. The side of personal government wrested the no con fidence vote that brought about the dis solution intoaquestion of Liberal measures, and the result is that every member stands pledged to support those measures. It is this platform that now begins to show signs of being the Govern ment’s safeguard, for the Opposition with out a working majority are doing their very best to stonewall those measures they are pledged to pass, and their conduct is gradually alienating from them the sup port of the men who went to Wellington to do business and not to fritter away valu able time in party babbling. Things point now, not directly to be sure, but in directly to another dissolution unless some signs are given of business being allowed to go on. With Sir George Grey fancying that his side has a majority, business will not go on if he can prevent it, and it is this conduct of his that is likely to undermine his present strength. He is gradually losing popularity, and the House shows manifest symptoms of being tired of doing nothing, and cannot con tinue much longer in its present condi tion. In the House on Tuesday night Mr Wright, the member for this district, ob tained from Government what we look upon as a valuable promise. He asked if it was the intention of Government to introduce a Bill to amend the Bankruptcy Laws in such a manner as to give a pre ferential claim on bankrupt estates for wages to the extent of three months, in stead of as at present for only one month, Tho Premier allowed that legislation in this direction was dasir ible, and pro niised to introduce a Bill on the subject. During the past season, when so many employers went through the Court, large numbers of servants, especially agricul tural contractors and labo rcrs were left with heavy wages debts owing to them, for which they had to rank along with ordinary creditors, and even to abandon their claims for want of means to prosecute them. The extension asked by Mr Wright will bo a great boon to the many men whose wages are the hard-earned bread of themselves and families, and is a step that redounds greatly to the credit of Mr Wright. Dbunks. —William Lambert, who has two or three times recently been before the Court for drunkenness, was yesterday fined £2, Avith tho alternative of 48 hours’ imprisonment. He chose to Avork out his treedoin, instead of buying it for £2. William Commie, another man who has before this made his bow to the Bench, was similarly sentenced, and chose the same thrifty course as did Lambert. Commie had been drunk and kicked up a great toav in tho Somerset Hotel, disturb ing the house so much that the Avashhouse of the hotel had to be temporarily con verted into a lock-up until tire arrival of the police, Avhen Mr Shearman and his men were relieved from their Avarder duties. The Borough Officers. —In Com mittee of the Avhole Council on Monday evening, the question of reducing the permanent staff of the Corporation Avas discussed, when the folloAving procedure was entertained To retain the Town Clerk at his present salary, with the duties of rate collector added to those of the clerkship ; to dismiss the Engineer and present Foreman of Works, and to invite applications for a foreman who will also be inspector of nuisances ; to dispense with borough solicitor after his term has expired. These arrangements, of course, may be influenced by circumstances. A Neglected Quarter. —We haA r e heard complaints frequently from that portion of the district situated in the North East Town Belt, known to fame as Gas Town, to the effect that a certain highway or byeway is not what it should be. This thoroughfare is in an unfortu nate predicament. It is represented on the plans of sections sold to purchasers as being Prince’s street, and as such looks very pretty on the map ; but a visit to it, or Avhat is worse, a residence in the locality of it, discloses the fact that Prince’s street on the map and Prince’s street in fact don’t fit in. The owners of sections fronting on this delightful road do not seem to have much prospect of re lief. As it is not a public road the Road Board cannot deal with it, and will not accept a dedication of it until it is formed, and nobody is inclined to go to the ex pense of performing the necessary Avork. Meantime Day and Martin’s blacking is a superfluity in Gas Town. Dentistry. —Mr Cattlin, the well-knoAvn dentist, may be consulted at Quill s Hotel until this afternoon. Volunteer Inspection. —Last, night the Ashburton Rifles, to the number of fifty two men, were inspected by Colonel Packe, the officer commanding the dis trict. The company has been in close and steady training ever since its formation, and the men have displayed a very com mendable enthusiasm, as evinced by their regular attendance at parade, and the readiness with which they have mastered the exercises and movements in which up to this date they have been drilled by Color Sergeant Dolman. In view of the Colonel’s visit a special effort had been made to make a presentable appearance, and the three drill nights a week had been fully taken advantage of, so that when Colonel Packe arrived last night ho found a full muster awaiting him. Rifles—the old muzzle loading Enfield—had been served out to the men some time ago, so that already some nights have been oc cupied with tl e manual exercise. The impecuniosity of the Government, or at least their unpreparedness for any possible skirmish with a foe, found them with only a very few Sniders in their possession, and these had all been served to out the old es tablished volunteer corps throughout the colony. When the Maori scare occurred twenty per cent of the new rifles were called in from the South to arm the volun teers in the North ; and of course, new companies in the South Island, where war did not threaten, had to be content with such arms as were at the command of the Government. We believe, however, that a large numberof Sniders are on the way to New Zealand, and as soon as possible the old arms will be replaced by the new. On Tuesday the company was drilled by Ser geant-Major Instructor Morgan, and last night he had the corps under arms an hour previous to the Colonel’s arrival. At eight o’clock the company took open order for inspection by the commanding officer, and after he had made the customary examination of arms, &c., the men were put through the various exercises in which they have been drilled. This lasted for an hour, and then the Colonel addressed the men. He said he was more than pleased at the appearance they presented. They had gone through their work with remarkable steadiness, and their discipline was very good. He could scarcely address them all as men, for he observed some very young soldiers among them. This, however, did not offend him, for the Cape war had been fought and won by strip lings. But the heart of an Englishman was in the British soldier whether he was sixteen or sixty years old. The fault of youth, if it was one, cured itself, and if the young men attended to their drill all through as they had evidently done already, he had no doubt they would pre sent at the Easter Review at Christchurch the best appearance of any corps under his command. They were lucky in the pos session of a very superior band, whose music had entertained them that night, and they were also fortunate in having the use of a drill shed, the like of which he did not see in the occupation of any other corps. He hoped, however, that it would, for the kind owner’s sake, be well filled after harvest with grain at 4s a bushel and 40 bushels to the acre. Ho would take the first opportunity of thanking the Mayor for lending the hall. After making some remarks about the uniform, the Colonel concluded with a few words of farther compliment and advice, and the corps was dismissed. The band, under Bandmaster Savage, with the large ma jority of the members of the corps then marched through the town, Suez Mail.— Supplementary mails for United Kingdom Ac., via Brindisi and Southamptoji (for specially addressed cor respondence) will be despatched per ex press train on Friday, to connect with the Arawata at the Bluff. Stray Dogs.— The licensed nuisances have been at it again, and complaints are rife of mischief done among the sheep flocks by canine marauders. On some farms poison is being laid down, and we have no doubt this mixing of the war paint will have its usual effect upon the idle curs. The Valuation of the Borough.— Tenders are invited, from persons compe tent for the duty, for the work of making the valuation of the Borough and com pleting the roll for the year 18S0. The whole work has to be finished by the 7th of January next. Road Rates. The Wakanui Road Board notifies its intention of striking a rate of ninepence in the £ on the rateable value of all property in the district, for the year ending 31st March, 1880. The meet ing to strike the rate will be hold on the Gth November next, and the rate book lies for inspection at the Board’s offices, Moore street, Ashburton, The rate will be payable in one sum on and after Thurs day, 13th November. Eugene Joseph O’Connor. —Our tele grams announce the committal for trial, at the Roefton Court, on a chaege of per jury, of Eugene Joseph O’Connor. Mr O’Connor was at one time Provincial Sec retary for Nelson, and contested the Su perintendency of the Province with Mr Os wald Curtis, late M.H.R. for Nelson City. He also sat in the House of Representa tives for the Buller district. Loading a Stockwhip. —A man at Takaka, in the Nelson Province, wdiile trying to load the handle of a stockwhip with lead, poured the molten metal into the wrong place—for a wet whip handle must be the wrong place for molten lead with the result that his eyes were visited suddenly by a liquid scarcely so soft as eye-lotion. We learn, however, that after a prompt application of kero sene, cream, Ac., and a week’s blindness, he is recovering his eyesight. Raising a Drink. —An apparently penitent drunk, on a recent Sunday, drew up with a very respectable member of an Ashburton church, and desired to be put in the way to do well. The good man was sceptical of the alleged reformation, but, remembering that Abraham had entertained angels unawares, he received the repentant one kindly, and took him to church with him. The repentant one evinced a strong desire to be liberal in the cause he had so recently espoused, and expressed his willingness to incur an in debtedness of one shilling to the aforesaid respectable member, so that when the collection plate should come round he would not require to look sheepishly at the offering gatherer. The good man tumbled up the required shilling as they entered the sanctuary together. The penitent’s heart was glad, but as the service proceeded, his stomach gave out, he said, and it was necessary for him to withdraw from the service, however much it was against his inclination to deprive himself of a new found joy in religion. But the respectable gentleman was not to be taken in. He followed the penitent and stomachically afflicted one out of the sanctuary, and mildly reminded him that the church must have its shilling. He would take it, and as attorney for the penitent, drop it into the plate. The quondam thirsty one, feeling himself fairly flabbergasted, paid over the bullion to a man whom he found he could not outwit, and went away to find some other means of wetting his whistle, but he did not bless the kind man who had helped him for a time to a chance of entertaining intentions of reform. I. O. G. T—The weekly meeting of the Dawn of Peace Lodge was held on Monday evening. About 60 members were present, including visitors from the Tinwald and Waterton lodges. Bro. Moses, of the lat ter lodge, gave a very cheerful report of the progress of that lodge—intimating since the opening of the new public house at Waterton, the lodge, although losing three had gained thirteen new members. About an hour was spent in harmony, several brothers and sisters contributing. Bro. Sando read a circular from a member of one of the Timaru lodges regarding changes in the constitution and Grand Lodge bye-laws, and asking the lodge’s opinion, which appeared to be that while some of the changes might engage the at tention of the Grand Lodge at its next sitting, others would not as they involved too radical changes in the constitution. The lodge closed in the usual form at 0.45. Winslow Sports. —The annual sports at Winslow have always been popular, and we are glad to observe that this year their recurrence is to be provided for. On Friday next, the 24th inst,, a meeting is to be held to make the preliminary arrangements, and we have no doubt as successful a meeting as former ones have been will be held. Last Year’s Customs Duties.—During 1878, duty was paid on 050,195 gallons of spirits imported into New Zealand, amounting to £390,117, while £3432 was also paid on 11,440 gallons of New Zea land spirits. Cigars and snulf, 87,39G1b., added £21,849 to the revenue, and to bacco (inclusive of sheep-wash tobacco) brought £133,0G5, the amount imported being 1,0G4,5201b. The duty paid on wine amounted to £39,G35, that on beer to £29,315, representing 488,252 gallons. The tea imported into the colony amounted to 2,896,7201 b., the duty on which came to £72,418. Coffee, cocoa, &c., was im ported to the extent of G78,73G1b., and £80,877 was paid as duty. There was also £128,203 paid as duty on 30,764,7201 b. of sugar. Opium to the extent of 25801 b, was imported, the duty amounting to £2580. Mr. Sankey was anounced to sail from England on the 17th July “to join Mr. Moody for the autumn and winter cam paign in America.” Miss Thompson (Mrs. Butler) has been requested by Queen Victoria to paint for her two battle scenes—one of them being the field of Rorke’s Drift. Negrete, commander of the Mexican army, lias pronounced against President Porfirio Diaz, and left the capital with 3000 adherents. President Diaz, at the head of the troops has started in pursuit of Negrete, Criminal Offence. —Mr Cox yester day remanded till Friday James Wells, a man from Rakaia, who was accused of assault with a criminal intent upon a girl aged five years, living at Rakaia. Wells was not admitted to bail. Minister oe Marine. —Major Atkin son has been gazetted as Marine Minister and Administrator of the Naval Training Schools Act, 1874. A cargo of 1007 bags of rice meal from Genoa was recently destroyed at Liver pool, because it was proved to be adul terated with marble dust. The Manchester correspondent of the Press Association says a movement is on foot in that city to organise a subscription to present Lord Beaconsfield with a coro net. It is suggested that Mr. J. E. Cal dor, of Hobart Town, should be asked to write a “History of Tasmania,” he having in his possession many old and valuable records of that colony. Chertsey Cemetery. — The following appointments of trustees for the main tenance of Chertsey Cemetery are gazetted : William Alexander Brown, Alfred Rollings Markham, William Bedor Baton, Thomas Walker Wilkinson, Ronald Campbell, Harry Childs, Wil liam Leslie. Trout. —A very large number of young trout have this season been liberated in the Ashburton and Rakaia tributaries and creeks, and now a groat many thousands of them are in the rivers. In the “Gazette” of the 16th inst. the con ditions are published under which licences are granted to anglers, from which it will be scon that the “ open ” time is between the 10th October, inst., and the 31st of March next year. Licenses are not transferable, and are to be pro duced and shown on demand to any person holding and showing a license, or to any police officer or constable ; failure to so produce a licenfce rendering the illegal angler liable to a penalty of £2O. Licenses only permit fishing with rod and line, and debar the use of any “ ground bait,” net, or any other “ engine or instru ment,” under a penalty of £SO. All trout less than eight inches in length that may be caught by the holder of a license must he returned alive to the water, and an infringement of this regulation sub jects the offender to forfeiture of his license, and also to a penalty of £2O. £IOO is the fine attached to the offence of introducing into any liver dynamite, or other explosive substance, or any matter or liquid deleterious to fish. The Scotch evangelist, Dr. Somerville, is laboring among the English-speaking people in Paris, and has his son to assist him. He intends to hold meetings in other cities on the Continent. A claimant has arisen for the whole of the land between Prince’s Bridge Mel bourne and the bay at Sandridgc, a dis tance of about four miles. The land has been valued at five millions sterling. A branch of the Farmers’ Union has been formed at Tongala. Another branch, to be called the Lake Manual, Terraffee, Buckrabanyule, and lower Avoca Farmers’ Union, has also been succesfully estab lished. Te Whiti Wanting a Convert.—A traveller who was on a journey from Hawera to New Plymouth (says the Tara naki “ Herald ”) was stopped on the road, being unable to ford the creeks near Pari haka on Friday last owing to the heavy rains. He was met by some of the Pari haka natives, who kindly conducted him to the settlement, and provided him with food and shelter. Te Whiti was anxious that he should remain altogether at the settlement, and said he would be provided with a wife if he would only become a convert and settle at Parihaka. The allurements offered by To Whiti, although very tempting, were not quite strong enough to entice the wanderer, and he thanked the prophet heartily, but said he had a pressing engagement at New Ply mouth, and could not therefore stay at Parihaka. Te Whiti allowed the travel ler to rest until the next day, when the floods in the river had subsided, and then sent some of his followers to conduct his guest safely over the worst jiortion of the road. A Volunteer Executioner. —lf the Queensland Legislative Assembly is made up of the human specimen belonging to it who wrote the following letter to the Brisbane “ Telegraph ” we are sorry for Queensland: —“With regard to my emotions towards the Chinese, I have to say that I -would cheerfully shoot every Chinaman in Queensland, and not feel a pang of remorse.” Now says an exchange, this is the right man to satisfactorily solve the Chinese question ; but he must start early. There arc about 15,000 Chinamen in our sister colony, and, counting 300 working days in each year, he must pop off five a day to get through the -work in ten years. Captain Bobadil himself was, even in words, but a weakling, when compared with this modern would-be wholesale slaughterer. Dr. W. H. Russell, it is echoed, is to have a fee of two thousand guineas for the campaign, as special correspondent of the “ Daily Telegraph,” in Zululand - Government-house, Simla, has been laid with gas made from mineral oil. The system has also been tried at the Lahore railway station with every success. Wallace Ross expresses his intention of going to Australia to take part in the regatta in which Trickett, the champion oarsman of the world, will participate. A Mixed Indictment.—The peculiar manner in which criminal indictments ai-e framed, even in these enlightened days, was exemplified this morning. A man was indicted first for killing seven sheep ; next for killing the same sheep maliciously ; then for killing them with intent to steal the carcases ; still further with intent to steal the skins; and, finally, for stealing and driving away these unlucky sheep ! No person could surely be guilty of such fiendish atrocity as to steal, kill, cut up for butchers’ meat, and finally drive away seven innocent sheep. Chronicle.” Chloroforming Pigs.—The “Leeds Mercury ” relates that a medical gentleman at Sudbury, near Derby, gives his pigs chloroform when he runs short of food for them, and the pigs remain unconscious for periods ranging from a week to 10 days ; and, strange to say, so far from losing flesh, exhibit a marked improvement when they recover from the effects of the ames thetio. Telegraphic. —The Telegraph Depart ment are just now crippled through the fault in the Cook’s Straits cable, the re pairs to which has been somewhat x - e tarded by bad weather. As a consequence Press telegrams have been curtailed, and such as are forwarded are considerably delayed. A request lias been issued by the Department to evening newspaper correspondents to condense their dis patches as much as possible, to forward only items of real importance, and in no case to exceed 100 words. Last night the special wires were altogether suspended between 10 and 11, and at half-past one the Parliamentary report had reached that part which communicated the fact that the House resumed at 7'oo, and passed the second reading of the Oamaru Harbor Works Bill. Valuation of the County. —Mr G. P. F. Loach, valuator for the County, is now busily engaged in assessing the pro perties in the County. The work is no light one, but as Mr Leach’s abilities as a horseman and a judge of the quality of land arc the qualifications required for such a contract, we expect to see a rate payers’ roll properly compiled. Hakes. —Hares have become a nuisance in Nelson province, and the Governor has withdrawn them from the provisions of the Protection of Wild Animals Act. The Nihilists’ Policy.—A Russian Nihilist in the “North American Review,” boldly avows that assassination is a weapon the use of which lie and his friends deem lawful, and which they are determined to employ. He writes— “ When not only the public speech is stifled, but the innermost thoughts of the citizen are searched and pried into by a barbarous inquisition, then the time has come for the dagger and the pistol to speak ” The death of Captain Wyatt-Edgoll, of the 17th Lancers, is, says “ Truth,” a singularly melancholy one. There was not a more popular man in the regiment at .any time. He had just succeeded to a handsome property in Leicestershire, part in possession and part in reversion, since the date of his sailing for Zululand. It is doubtful whether the news of this had reached him before he met his fate. The death is announced of the Rev. W. Leeke, who carried the colors of the 52nd Regiment at Waterloo. Singular Occurence. —A prominent horse-dealer of Montreal tells a curious story about the fancy his rats (as he calls them) have for a change of diet. He keeps a horse, and noticed lately that he showed symptons of lameness in his forelegs. He he examined him carefully, but could not discover the cause. On going into the stable one day he, before entering, looked in through the window, when to his as tonishment, he counted eleven rats stuck on the horse’s legs sucking his blood. He waited, expecting every moment that the horse would shake them off, but instead of doing this he remained motionless, and seemed to enjoy the strange visitors. A lap on the window sent the rats skurrying off. On examintion of the horse’s legs he found twenty-two little holes, from eleven of which blood was flowing. The horse was removed to another stable and soon recovered his sores ; but, strange to say, his appetite has almost failed him ; he re fuses oats, and as a consequence lias fallen in flesh so much, that now he is almost useless. A Flutter in Bachelors’ Hall.— Quite a flutter was created in a bachelors’ establishment at Foil ding the other day, if the local paper is to be credited. A res pectably dressed woman with a cliild called at the house, and in a very polite! maimer asked the proprietor if he would kindly sec that the child was sent to a relation of hers, who was named at the I time. This gentleman, who is noted for his kindly manner, consented to do so, and the woman left, stating that she was going as far as Palmerston where she would meet a gentleman who was going to start her in business at Foxton. The proprietor of the bachelor establishment sent the child to the address named as pi omised, but the lady of the house denied all know ledge of the child, and would have nothing to do with her. The woman did not re- i turn, and it being past 10 o’clock at night and the discomfited bachelors finding that the child was on their hands, at any rate for the present, proceeded to make the little waif comfortable by putting her to bed. A gloomy council of war followed, and it is to he feared that the erstwhile gay young bachelors—saddened by the prospect (jf having this encumbrance at tached to their festive haunts without any immediate prospect of being rid of it—got but little sleep that night. Early next morning they were out scouring the coun try, and at length, to their great delight, found the child’s grandmother, who was ultimately prevailed upon to relieve them of their burden. Thereupon joy again reigned ’upreme in that bachelor house hold. The heartless mother, it is said, has made her way to Wellington witli the other child. Bachelor establishments beware ! A Valuable Insect. —We learn from the ‘ ‘ Colonies and India” that an Ameri can explorer has recently discovered, in the little-known district of Youcatan, bordering on British Honduras, a valu able insect, possessing properties which ought to make it a rival of the cochineal and shellac-producing insects. This is the neen or niin, a species of coccus, which feeds on the mango tree and simi lar plants, and exists in enormous quali ties in Central America. It is of con siderable size, of a yellowish brown color, and emits a peculiar oily odour, contain ing, as it does, a large quantity of fatty oil. or rather grease. This grease is used by the natives for various purposes, being highly prized as a medicinal oil for ex ternal application, and it is also employed for mixing paints. It can be made to change its condition very considerably by different ju’ocesses. When exposed to great heat the lighter oils evaporate, leaving a tough, flexible mass, resembling half-softened wax, but unaffected by heat or cold, which may be used as a lacquer or varnish. When burnt this material produces a thick, semi-fluid mass, some what resembling a solution of imliarnbber, which after a few days becomes bard and solid. As a cement this substance will be invaluable, and it might also bo used for waterproofing purposes. SPORTING. By Swagger. I am glad to notice that Mr Herrick has that good little horse Merlin at work, preparing for the local races. Mr Leahy is preparing Raven for another victory, and Faugh-a-Ballagh intends to try for a place again. Mr Carter's stable will not be represented, Ginger being lame, and Albatross too aged to contest against young blood. Mr Winter’s Tam o’-Shan ter will probably put in an appearance for district races, and ought to stand a good show if the haudicapper is at all merciful. The Mill will probably send one to do battle for the premier stable of the County, but the horses have done such heavy work during the winter in con nection with the Hunt, that they have necessarily become somewhat stale, and it is not to be expected that animals can be kept in top condition all the year round. I shall feel very much disappointed if Messrs Saunders Bros, do not start one of their string, as we all know that for work over timber their stud is hard to beat. For the flat running I have not berrd anything out of the way as yet. I noticed a very nice three-year old being got ready for the Maiden Plate by Mr Sturgeon, and I should say by his looks that he has both pace and staying powers. Two other local horses are men tioned for this event, but not having seen them yet I will defer any notice of them until after the entries. Mr Mat Stitts’ prize for the best jump at the Agricultural Show will fetch some fencers out, and I hear of a few timber smashers who will have a shy for the 4ft Cin business. RACE MEETING. A meeting of the R ace committee waa held yesterday afternoon. Present— Messrs Rooks (Chairman) Crisp, S. Saun ders, and Wilkie. The question of ways and means was discussed, and a very satisfactory prospect was shown. The financial statement showed that the treasurer had manipulated his accounts to so fine a point that a balance of sevenpence remained in hand. This though not suffi cient to induce owners of first-class horses to go to a great expense for training them, is a nucleus which will no doubt be added to, and we are of opinion that this year will see a very good two days sport. CRICKET ASSOCIATION. # RESIDENT MAGISTRATE’S COURT * (Before Mr. F. Guinness, R.M.) • CIVIL CASES. Lancaster v. Cotton. £44. Mr Ireland for plaintiff Mr Branson for defendant. This was a claim for meat supplied to defendant. Mr Branson objected to a number of items in the account, aS not being sufficently described. Mr Branson’s objections were upheld by his Worship, and judgment was given for that portion of the account fully described, £2318s 9d, a fresh account to be rendered for the Tisch v. Todd.—Claim £lB 16s. No appearance. Tisch v. Fergus—Withdrawn. Plain tiff tc pay 20s professional fee, and 26s witness’ expenses. Stoddard v. Smith.—Adjourned on ap plication of plaintiff’s solicitor, Mr Crisp. A HAPPY SETTLEMENT. A couple have been sentenced to matri mony in rather a curious way. A young man and a young woman were contesting possession of a piece of property, the one claiming under an old lease, the other under an old will. “It just strikes me,” said the judge, “that there is a pleasant and easy way to terminate this old law suit. The plaintiff appears to be a respect able young man, and this is a very nice young woman. (Laughter.) They can both get married and live happily on the farm. If they go on with law proceedings it will be all frittered away between the lawyers, who, I am sure, are not ungallant enough to wish the marriage not to come off.” The young lady blushed, and the young man stammered they “ liked each other a little bit,” so a verdict was entered for the plaintiff on condition of his pro- J* miao to marry the defendant within two months, a stay of execution being put to the verdict till the marriage ceremony should be completed.—Court JounifL 2 THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN [Thursday, October 23, 1879 Thz Emperor of Germany sent the Czar of' Russia a sword of honor on the completion of his 60th year of command aa honorary chief of the Ist Brandenburg Uhlans. Business Notices. FARMERS ! FARMERS ! FARMERS ! R. MoKERROW AND CO., A BE Cash Pm’chasers of Wool, Grain, and all kinds of Farm Produce, and are also prepared to make Liberal CASH ADVANCES on the above placed in their hands either for sale or shipment to the English or Colonial Markets. A Large Stock of Cornsacks, Wool packs, &c., for sale at lowest current prices. R. McKERROW & CO., GRAIN MERCHANT i, RAKAIA. 60 SEALY BROS., Seedsmen and nurserymen, East Street, ASHBURTON. Farm, Garden, and Flower Seeds and Garden Requisites of every descrip tion at Lowest Rates. Nursery —Moore Street. 43

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5 THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN Thursday, October, 23, 1879.1 New. Advertisements. FOR SALE. SHEEP-PROOF RAILS nnd STRAIN ING POSTS. Cheap. Apply to 120—586 a . . JAMES WILKIE. ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. TENDERS are invited for making the Valuation of the Borough and com pleting the Roll for the Year 1880. Valuation to be completed and Roll deposited .with the Town Clerk by the 7th January next. Tenders to be sent to the Town Clerk not later than 12 o’clock noon on Monday, the Srd November next. CHARLES BRADDELL, Town Cleak. Borough Council Office, 22nd October, 1879. 584a —116 14 ' TO CARPENTERS. AND BUILDERS. TENDERS are invited for a COTTAGE at Ashburton. Plans and Specifica tions may be seen at the offices of Messrs Orr and Co., Ashburton, and at the olfice of the undersigned until noon of Monday, November 3rdj where tenders are to be delivered. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. W. F. HUBBARD, C.E., Architect and Surveyor. Hereford Chambers, Hereford street, Christchurch. 121—587 £1 REWARD. LOST OR STOLEN from the Somerset Hotel on the evening of October Ist, a well-bred CHESTNUT MARE, with white star on forehead, no brands. Had a colonial made saddle and bridle on when lost. Any person; giving informa tion which will lead to her recovery will receive the above reward. MEREDITH WILSON, Wakanui. Or FRIEDLANDER BROS., 117 —58oa Ashburton. V. R. In the District Court of Canterbury, Holden at Ashburton. IN THE MATTER’ OF The Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876, The Debtors and Creditors Act Amendment Act, 1878, and of the bankruptcy of FRANCIS AUGUSTUS FLETCHER, of Ashburton, in the Cclony of New Zealand, a debtor. THIS JS ;TO NOTIFY that Francis 'Augustus Fletcher, of Ashburton, afore said, Cook, has this day filed a statement that he is unable to meet his engagements with his creditors, . The hrst meeting of creditors to be held at the District Courthouse, Ashburton, on Wednesday, the twenty-ninth day of OQ'lfcr, 1879, at 11 o’clock in the forenoon.’ Dated this twenty-second day of October, 1879. C. CAVENDISH HURRELL, Clerk of the District Court. J. E. Hyde Harris, Solicitor, Saunders’ Buildings. 585a —115 SATURDAY, 25TH OCTOBER, At 1 o’clock, AT THE HORSE BAZAAR. Bumett-street. A GLAND, CAMPBELL, & CO. will hold their usual WEEKLY SALE OF HORSES, &c. Sale at 1 o’clock. ACLAND, CAMPBELL, & CO., 119 Auctioneers. Boarding Houses. PRINCE ALBERT PRIVATE HOTEL undersigned having opened th.i Prince Albert Boarding House, in Wills Street, near the Railway Station, under the management of Mb. and Mrs. Lucas, begs to say he is determined to keep GOOD TABLE, and afford Comfortable Accommodation to customers at MODERATE CHARGES. ‘ THOMAS CLARK, Proprietor. 333a —27 CENTRAL TEMPERANCE HOTEL, B a'bi no Square (Near Town Hall). RE-OPENING of the above commo dious and centrally situated Pri vate and Commercial Hotel. T. BROADBELT, PROPRIETOR, la prepared to give Superior Accommoda tion to Boarders and the Travelling Public on REASONABLE TERMS. Weekly Board and Lodging ... £1 Weekly Board 14s. MEALS AT ALL HOURS. Beds (single), Is. 6d. Private Room for Ladies. >yS f '{ 334 —82a NEW ZEALAND WESLEYAN , Published Monthly. rUST AERIVED, the “ New Zealand ). ’Wesleyan ” for October. Price 6d. >ld : afc the Herald Office, East Street, WEEKS AND DIXON, - ; Agents. General Merchants. ORR AND 00., ASHBURTON AND RAKAIA. BANKRUPT ESTATE OF HOOPER, AITKEN & Co. £5,345 10s. id ORR AND Co., JJAYING Purchased the Whole of the above Stock from the Trustees, will offer it for SALE on SATURDAY, At the Premises Lately occupied by J. H. PASS AND Co. THE GOODS ARE ALL QUITE NEW AND IN SPLENDID CONDI TION, AND WILL BE ’SOLD AT Less Than Half Price FOR CASH. COME AT ONCE, AND Secure Bargains COME EARLY, ON SATURDAY, 27 l Y ORR AND CO. IMPORTERS, ASHBURTON AND RAKAIA Public Notices. T. CHAMBERS, JgOOT AND SHOEMAKER, East Street, Asubuuton. Boots and Shoes of all kinds Sewn or Pegged. Repairs Attendee To. 48 FAMILY HOTEL, DURHAM STREET NORTH, CHRISTCHURCH. HITE PARSONS, (Late of the Royal Hotel, Lyttelton.) This Hotel is now Renovated and fitted up as a FIRST CLASS FAMILY HOTEL. 40 SPORTING. Messrs, saunders & walker have for Sale Two Greyhound Puppies, eight months’ old, by Mr. Chat teris’ Azamat out of owners’ L’Esprit. Azamat (imported) is by Tulloch gorum, out of Cygnet, and won a 43 and 22 dog stake in England. L’Esprit (imported) is by Pell Mell out of Scrap, and won the Nelson Gold Cup in 1878. She is sister to La Rapide, L’Encore, and other Australian celebri ties. Apply to MR. S. SAUNDERS, Ashburton, or, MR. W. G. WALKER, 98 Christchurch. FARMERS. —Do not neglect to Read the Agricultural Papers appearing in the “Ashburton Guardian.” NOTICE. IN THE ASSIGNED ESTATE OF SANDO AND OLSEN. PERSONS having Claims on the above Estate are requested to forward same, with proofs, to Messrs Saunders Brothers, Ashburton, not later than 25th instant, after which date no claim will be admitted. A first dividend will be payable at Messrs Saunders Brothers’ offices, on Friday, October 31st. ! lUSS”** } *—• 99—562 a J. E. Buchanan & Co., AUCTIONEERS, Land & Estate Agents, ASHBURTON. THE Proprietors wish to call attention to their LAND AND ESTATE DEPARTMENT. In this Department Farms can bo Leased or Sold, and Stock, Plant, &c., valued for outgoing or incoming tenants. General Land Business carefully exe cuted. Sales of Stock, Merchandise, and Genera Effects are held every Saturday, at the Auctioneers’ Rooms, and Yards adjoining. MR. BUCHANAN Attends the Ashburton and Tinwald Yards on Sale days, for the Sale of every Description of Stock.. WEEKLY SALES EVERY SATUR DAY, at 12.30. Auction Rooms and Yards Havelock Street. 37 THE ASHB URJ ON G UARDIAN in the Country are particularly requested to communicate with the Publishers if their papers are not properly addressed. The number of Sub scribers has increased so rapidly that un less great care is taken in giving orders as to address and how to be sent, the papers may be left at the wrong place. All orders will receive, our prompt attention. WEEKS AND DIXON, Proprietors. October 13, J 879, General Merchants. MUST BE SOLD, TO MAKE ROOM FOR COMING SHIPMENTS. NOVELTIES! NOVELTIES! NOVELTIES! o WE ARE NOW OPENING OUR SPRING and SUMMER DRAPERY B :n < u & o u H £ O U tr 5 f ?, u c£ W VS is The Newest Prints, from 6id per yd. The Newest Brilliants, ‘Fast Colors ’ Fashionable Navy Blue Prints, choice patterns. Angira Cloth, the Latest Novelty Best Quality Only in French Merinos Brown Hollands Dressed ~ Striped ~ Check Muslins Pique’s ~ Marcella ~ Crochet Antimacassars, from 2/11 Beautiful Laco Curtains, largo variety Muslin Long Curtains ~ ~ Muslin and Lace Short Window Blinds, large variety Grey and White Sheetings, all widths Felt Carpets, spendid patterns Cocoa Mattings, in lyd., l£yd., and liyd. widths. Leather Cloths and Table Baizes Velvet Pile Table Covers Window Hollands, all widths Flannels and Table Damasks Horrockses well-known Long Cloths Grey Calicoes White and Colored Quilts All Wool Plaids, the very best Hosiery, Corsets, Silk Scarfs, Braids, in great variety Dress Buttons, Crochet Cotton (in reels and skeins) Brooks’ 500-yd Reels Colton, best for machine use Baldwin’s Fingering Yarns Paton & Sons’ Alloa ~ Cotton and Union Sheetings Blankets, in great variety Floor Cloths, choice patterns Cocoa Mats, various sizes. '“vl T) W jo n x H O in o o c H o jo O »■> in fU fIIHE Above Goods are imported Direct from the Manufacturers and will be sold J_ remarkably CHEAP, in order to make room for coming shipments. Eh W a Eh P 3 << PL H ft “SeL gPLM OUR OUTFITTING DEPARTMENT IS NOW REPLETE WITH THE MOST FASHIONABLE AND SERVICEABLE GOODS. Boys’ Knickerbocker and Tunic Suits^ Boys’ and Youths’ Tweed Galatea Suits ~ Hats, in large variety ’’ ~ Trousers and Vests ■) „ Moleskin Trousers tt ~ Crimean Shirts Collars, Braces, Ties, Etc., Etc., Etc. f Men’s Tweed Galatea Sac and Paget Suits 1 ~ Waterproof Coats . ( ~ Blouses and Overalls (Patented), American Duck I Shirts, Scarves, Collars (Socks and Half-Hose of every description, &c., Ac. SUPERIOR BOOTS AND SHOES, OF COLONIAL MANUFACTURE. SHEARING. SHEARING. SHEARING. We are now prepared for the coming season with a LARGE and WELL iELECTED STOCK of SHEBPSHEARS, including WARD AND PAYNE’S No. 38 and 79, and numerous other Brands. YASHITA, ARKANSAS, HINDOSTAN, and TURKEY STONES. STOVER AND SON’S RAW AND BOILED OILS. lADDLE, LAMPBLACK, INK POWDER, Ac., Ac. CALCUTTA WOOLPACKS—FULL WEIGHTS. IMPLEMENTS, Etc. TO FARMERS W r E CAN ESPECIALLY OFFER, AT REDUCED PRICES : Hornsby’s Ploughs, H., H. H., R. 8., and R.C., and extras for same Reid and Grey’s Double and Treble Furrow Ploughs, and extras for same Drays, 2£, 2|, and 3 axles Zigzag and Flexible Chain Harrows Cambridge and Plain Field Rollers Broadcast and Hand Sowing Machines Best Ironbark 2,3, and 4-horse Swingle Trees Cheese Presses. Bentall’s Chaff-Cutters and Corn-Crushers, all sizes Corrugated Iron, from G to 9 feet, best biands Hyland’s Best Fencing Wire, No. G to 11 Fencing Material, Consisting of Staples, Stakes, 1 osts, Rails, and \V ne Strainers. ALSO A VERY LARGE STOCK OF louglas’ and Goulds’ American Pumps, Force Pumps, and Piping (I|-, U and 2), and Farm and Station Stores of all kinds. WE HAVE ALWAYS ON HAND A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF SADDLES, SHAFT, LEADING, AND PLOUGH HARNESS HORSE-CLOTHS IN EVERY VARIETY. WE ARE NOW TAKING ORDERS FOR REAPERS AND BINDERS FOR THE COMING SEASON. IRONMONGERY DEPARTMENT. e be" to call special attention to the above, and have determined (to meet the " present depressed times) to reduce prices to the lowest remunerative rates i mi-ties furnishing we can offer advantages seldom met with, having just 1 received a L<? e and well-selected stuck of household requisites, comprising Simde and Double English and French Iron Bedsteads, Fenders, Fireirons, Coal Vases, Scuttles, Fountains, Boilers, Kettles, Saucepans, Stew and Preserving Puns, all sizes ; Electroplated, Nickel Silver, Britannia Metal, and Tinware, of’all descriptions. j , . . , , ( > builders and contractors we offer special inducements, having a very heavy stock of Leamington Patent Ranges (2ft Gin to 4ft Gin); Cmdrella Queens, Victoria Vesper, and Kaiser Stoves, Register Grates, Carpenters Rim, Mortice, and Plate Hocks, and general builders’ ironmongery. v ha ve also on hand an extensive stock of painters’, glaziers’ and paperhangers 6 materials! consisting of Red and White Lead, Paints and Colors of all kinds • Raw and Boiled Linseed Oils, Turpentine, A armshes, Blushes, Window Glass, of all kinds ; Putty, .Paperhaiigmgs, etc. etc. irpenters and joiners would do well to call and inspect our stock of Tools. We are now landing a shipment of American Goods, containing a great variety of Tools and Yankee Notions. large stock of Rod, Bar, and Sheet Iron, also a large and good stock of Blacksmiths and Farriers tools on hand. GROCERY DEPARTMENT. THE ABOVE DEPARTMENT IS NOW WELL STOCKED WITH New Seaosn’s Teas, in Half-Chests and Boxes Superior Mauritius Sugars, white and brown crystals and Counters Venus Twist and Black Swan iobacco _ Currants, Eleme Raisins, Sultanas, Muscatell Raisins (new fruit) Jordan and Shell Almonds. Bottled Fruit, Figs, Essences, etc., etc. A Lar"e Stock of English and Colonial Lollies, and a full assortment of Pink’s Morton’s, and Crosse and Blackwell’s Pickles, Jams. Jellies, Sauces, Potted and Preserved Meats, etc., etc. CHINA AND GLASSWARE, aru, and Jelly Glasses. NSPECT OUR STOCK BEFORE PURCHASING ELSEWHERE. •R 1 EDLAN DER BROS. Agents Cplpßial Fire Insuranpe Company. YOU .NO IVAN HOE. IVANHOE, by Old Ivanhoe, X by Sir Walter Scott, out of London Maggie —Sir Walter Scott, by Clydehoy, took first prize as best horse at Exhibition at London in 18(32, gold medal at Sterling, and twice first at Glasgow', and several other first prizes. London Maggie took first prize as best three year old mare af Exhibition at London in 1862 and first prize wherever shown. Ivanhoe took first prize at Glasgow' as a two year old, was bought for 1100 guineas, and imported to New r Zealand. Young Ivanhoe, out of Grey Maggie (imported), out of Blossom, by Ruther glen —by Caledonian, and has taken first prize as a tw r o yea r old at Timaru, and first prize when next shown as a five year old at Timaru. Young Ivanhoe will travel the South Rakaia, Chertsey, and Mount Hutt dis tricts. For further particulars see cards. ROBERT PATTON, 52 Methven. 1879. TO STAND THIS SEASON. THOROUGHBRED STALLION YOUNG TRADUGER. YOUNG TRADUCER, by Traducer, dam Kasper’s dam, imported. See “Stud Book.” Young Traducer was bred by W, C. Webb, Esq., at Riccarton. He is a rich dark brown, standing 16 hands high, wdth immense bone and substance, and for make and shape has been pronounced by the best judges as hard to beat anywhere. Young Traducer is rising 5 years. Terms: £5 ss. per marc, payable Ist January, 1880 ; groomage foes 55., payable on first service. Also, the Grey Entire Pony, SYDNEY, Will travel, with the entire horse Young Traducer, the district of Ashburton during the season. Good paddocks 2s. per w r eek. Every care taken, but no responsibility. ROBERT LITTLE, 39 Proprietor. STUD NOTICE. r\HE THOROUGHBRED HORSE TRIBUNE, By Traducer, dam Azucena. Will Travel the Ashburton district as isual. Apply Groom in charge. 21 E IMPORTED DRAUGHT HORhl BILLY FAIRPLAY, [TILL STAND at Ede’s Horse Bazaai, V Ashburton, and Travel Wakamu L Longbeach Districts. Terms—£s 55., able Ist January, 1880. Groomage— , payable first time of service. ’articulars see cards. —Apply a—o 3 B. EDE TIIOROUGHBRED ENTIRE COLT Of the Traducer Blood. To Travel this Season the ASHBURTON AND WAKANUI Districts, See future Advertisements for Particular's S. H. FOWLER & CO„ Proprietors, 504a —20 Winslow I Public Notices. V. R mHE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN | (County Agricultural and Sporting Recorder) is a GAZETTE for all Notices under The Debtors and Creditors Acts. October G, 1870. I I M. J ONES, Raring Square, LAW & COMMERCIAL STATIONER, BOOK AND MUSIC SELLER. Toys, Fancy Goods, Violins, Strings, Concertinas, &c. Magazines, English Papers, & Periodicals, by eacli Mail. Bookbinding Executed with Despatch. 15 THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. ADVERTISEMENTS received for the GUARDIAN up to 9 p.m. at the scale charges, afterwards at double rates or insertion over the leader ( Wants, &c. WANTED A SITUATION as Ploughman. Apply, E.M., Office of this Paper. 112 7ANTED KNOWN—That Money can W ho saved by purchasing your Sta tionery and Account Books, for cash, at the “ Herald” and “Guardian” Whole sale Stationery Depst, Saunders’ Build ings, near Station. TTTANTED Known, that TWENTY W Words are inserted in this Column for ONE SHILLING prepaid, and FORTY Words for TWO SHILLINGS prepaid. WASTE PAPER for Sale, 3d. per lb. at the Herald Office. Apply early. 6 00 WANTED KNOWN—That the cheap est i.nd neatest CARDS may btf had at 4 he “ GUARDIAN OFFICE.” To Let. TO LET, STATIONERS’ SHOP, recently occu pied by Mr. J. Y. Ward. This Shop is fitted up in a very com plete maimer, and four comfortable dwel ling rooms are attached. 70 SAUNDERS BROS. For Sale, TO PRINTERS. MACHINE FOR SALE. FOR SALE, about the end of October, One Second-hand Double Demy Tape Printing MACHINE, in thorough working order, with rollers, moulds, &c., complete. Wo are replacing this machine by a Double Royal Wharfedale, which necessitates removal of the Double Demy Machine now used for printing the “Herald’’and “Guardian,” for hand or steampower. Can be seen and all par ticulars obtained at our office. WEEKS & DIXON. Ashburton, October 14, 1879. 565 a Meetings. A MEETING to consider the advisa bility of taking steps to induce a Medical Man to come and reside in Rakaia is convened for SATURDAY Evening Next, in McKerrow and Co.’s Grain Store. Rakaia. WM. COX 100 Tenders. BRIDGE OVER SOUTH ASHBURTON RIVER—HOOD’S CROSSING, MOUNT SOMERS. nnENDERS are invited for a BRIDGE, X entirely of Timber, in 21 spans ofj 40 feet each; or altemativey for aI BRIDGE of same dimensions, with timf her superstructure on iron piles (the la* ter now lying at Winslow Station). I j Plans and specifications can be seen the County Council’s Office, Moore streflf Ashburton, and Tenders with marlped cheque, equal to 5 per cent, of amount, addressed to the Chairman, to be sent in not later than 10 o’clock, a.m., 6th November next. By Order— WILLIAM BAXTER, County Engineer. Ashburton, October 9, 1879. 545a —93 ASHBURTON COUNTS COUNCIL TENDERS are invited for a POUND at Waterton. Plan and Specifica tion can be seen at Council Office, Moore street, Ashburton. Tenders, accompanied with marked cheque equal to 5 per cent of amount, be sent in addressed to Chairman, ufct later than 10 o'clock a.m., sth November next. By order, WILLIAM BAXTEI County Enginfer. Ashburton, Oct. 15, 1879. 572a—1U Public Notices. TO SHEARER& HEARING will Commence at Anama Station on the Ist November. 87 W. S. PETER. REAPERS AND BINDERS. rnHE Undersigned having been ap pointed agent for the sale o : McCORMICK’S & W. A. WOOD’S REAPERS AND BINDERS, is now prepared to treat with those who will want them for the coming season. FREDK. PAVITT, 555a—88 East Street, Ashburton. J~N consequence of Dogs destroying bheep, POISON will be laid on the Gold stream Estate after this date. C. H. DOWDIIsG, Manager. 17th Oct., 1879. 110 ECHO DINING ROOMS, EAST STREET SOUTH, Next door to Messrs. Sando& Olsen, Ashburton. A DUPUIS begs to inform the ini abi , tants of the County of Ashburton and visitors that he has opene I the above. Every attention has been paid to making this establishment all that can be desired. Very Reasonable Charges. Tea and Coffee All Hours. Breakfast for early train ; Table d’Hote from 12 noon to 2 p.m. Tea from sto 8 p.m. A Chef he Cuisine of considerable experi ence has been specially engaged for this establishment, and all that the proprietor asks is one trial. 64 A. DUPUIS, Proprietor,

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6 THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN [Thursday, October 23,1879. Printed and published by Horacb John Weeks and Charles Dixon, at their Printing Office, East Street, Ashbiflkf, Thursday, October 23, 1879. General Merchants. T. R. H ODDER AND Company, GENERAL MERCHANTS, DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, AND STOREKEEPERS, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, (Opposite Railway Station.) NEW SPRING AND SUMMER STOCK JUST RECEIVED. DRAPERY, MILINERY, HATS, CLOTHING, BOOTS, SHOES, &c., &c., SPECIAL attention has been given j'j to this Department in selecting the NEW STYLES in COSTUMES and DRESS MATERIALS. All the fashionable styles of Ladies Hats and Bonnets (trimmed and un trimmed), Trimmings, Fishus, Mantles, Capes, Ribbons, Hosiery, Gloves, Sunshades, and Underclothing. MILINERY AND DRESSMAKING ON THE PREMISES, By Most Competent Hands. Carpets, ■ Druggetts, Scotch, and Manchester Goods. T. R. HO ODER & COMPANY’S CLOTHING & MERCERY DEPART MENT. Boys’ Youths’ and Men’s Summer Suits, Imported and Victorian make. DUST COATS, Alpacca and Silk, HATS, New Felts, Helmets (in Rush, Leg horn, Tweed, and China Peth) SCARFS, Ties, Collars, Gloves, Umbrellas etc., etc. TWEEDS, Scotch, Yorkshire, and Colonial, T. R. HODDER & COMPANY’S BOOT AND SHOE STORE. Childrens’, Boys’, and Girls’ Boots, Shoes, and Slippers, Ladies’ and Gentlemen’s Boots, Shoes, and Slippers, In every variety, Colonial and Imported, from the best houses, and sold at the smallest possible profit. T. R. Hodder &Company GROCERIES, OILMEN’S STORES, AND PROVISION DEPARTMENT. New Season’s Teas, Finest Sugars, Soaps, Candles, &c., &c. T. R. H. & Co. acknow ledge the great success attending their introduction of the the Small Profits avid Quick Return Busi ness, and would State it is their intention to continue Selling the . Very Best Class of Goods in every department , at the At the Smallest Possible Profit. CASH PRICE LISTS FURNISHED ON APPLICA TION. T. R. Hodder and Company, IRONMONGERY, FURNISHING, AND HARDWARE, Of Every Description, for Building and Furnishing purposes. Produce Bought For Cash, or Taken in Exchange. ORDERS from ANY PART OF THE PROVINCE, Carefully and promptly attended to. DELIVERY OF GOODS DAILY IN TOWN. T. R. HODDER AND Company, GENERAL merchants EAST STREET, ASHBURTON . (Opposite the Railway Station.) 33 A Public Notices. JUST ARRIVED— SECOND SHIPMENT or gTATIONERY, STATIONERY, DIRECT FROM THE MANUFACTORY. Now Opening Up. To Meet the Requirements of the County of Ashburton, WEEKS AND DIXON Are now Importing, direct from the makers, Every description of Commercial, Law, and General Stationery, which they are in a position to supply, wholesale or retail, at prices that will compare favorably with any house in the Colony. The Goods now being opened up include a Choice Assortment of Plain and Fancy Note Papers and Envelopes, and some very superior kinds. 10 CASES STATIONERY 10 2 BALES PAPER Full particulars in Printed Lists. 2 Commercial and Law Stationery Notepapers in great variety Envelopes of the newest styles Inkstands and Bottles Pens and Penholders Pencils and Pencilcases Account and Pocket Books, Etc. Wholesale and Retail. WEEKS AND DIXON, Saunders’ ‘ Buildings, East Street ASHBURTON, General Storekeepers. GREAT BANKRUPT SALE OF THE ASSIGNED ESTATE OF HOOPER, AITKEN, AND CO. £5,845 10s. Id. ORR AND CO. JJAVING been fortunate in securing the whole of the STOCK of Hooper, Aitken and Co., at a nominal Price, will offer for Sale on SATURDAY, the 27TH, And following days, at THE PREMISES LATELY OCCUPIED BY J. H. PASS & CO., (Next the Union Bank of Australia.) In submitting the following GREATLY REDUCED PRICE LIST, we beg to assure our numerous customers and the public, that it has been our determination from the first to keep ourselves abreast of he age, and in every department of our Establishment we have endeavored —in all cases —so to conduct our business tran sactions as to command legitimate success. The rapid growth of our concern in all its branches amply attests tliis fact. Quotations for Cash : Children’s white Socks, at 2d to 6d Children’s colored Socks, at 3d, 4d & 6d Ladies’ Stockings, at 4d to Is Ladies’ striped Stocking, at fid to Is 3d GLOYES. Ladies’ lish thread, at fid to la Ladies’ kid Gloves, 2s to 3s per pair Ladies’ silk Gloves, Is to Is 4d. HABERDASHERY. Black silk Fringes, at 8d to Is fid Colored silk Fringes, half-price Black and colored Braids, all prices A splendid stock of new silk Buttons, in all shades, at 4d to fid per dozen, to match dress materials Ladies’ leather Bags, half-price Carpet Bags from 3s fid upwards Belts at 4d to 8d each LADIES’ SILK SCARFS. 1230 ladies’ silk Scarfs, decided novel ties, at fid to Is New China silk Scarfs, embroidered at both ends, at Is to Is fid COLLARS. 25 doz. ladies’ linen Collars, at fid. to Is lid Rink Collars, at 4d to 8d STAYS. 6 doz. Stays at 2s, worth 4s 9d The new belted Corset, on the newest principle, easy fit, half-price UNDERCLOTHING DEPARTMENT. Ladies’ Cemesoles Ladies’ Night-dresses, 2s fid to 4s fid Ladies’ Chemises, 2s Id to 5s fid Ladies’ drawers, Is 8d to 4s fid PLAIN AND FANCY DRESS DEPARTMENT. 1500 yards Spring Lustres, at 8d to lOd per yard, worth Is fid 800 yards Taffete Cloth, French goods, at Is to Is 3d French Merino, all colors, at Is fid to 2s fid 20 pieces all-wool Plaid, at Is to 2s fid 500 yards Japanese Silk, at Is per yard, worth 2s fid BOOTS DEPARTMENT. Ladies’ French kid Boots, at 6s to 7s fid Ladies’ buttoned Boots, 7s fid to 8s 9d Gents’ Boots, 6s per pair under former price Oliildren’s Boots, at Is to 2s fid CARPETS. Tapestry, 2s per yard under former price Kidder Carpets, Is fid under former price Cocoanut Matting, at Is under former price. Blankets at half-price Flannels at half-price CLOTHING DEPARTMENT. Men’s Suits at 40s, former price 70s Men’s Suits at 355, former price 60s Men’s Hats at 3s to 7s fid It is unnecessary to quote prices, though we have given a few above, as the public know that this is a real genuine Sale. The Goods are all quite new, having been im ported within the last few months. Terms will be strictly Cash, as we could not afford to book at those prices. Dressmaking on the premises. All orders executed uuder the Superin tendence of a most experienced dress maker. ORR AND CO., IMPORTERS, ASHBURTCN AND RAKAIA. Business Notices. B L I G H’S CANTERBURY RESTAURANT, Papanui Road, near Post Office, Christchurch. MEALS AT ALL HOURS OF THE DAY. Board and Lodging, 175., 18s., £1 a week. BEDS & MEALS—Is. Each. 452 CHERTSEY. A. R. MARKHAM (Next Montgomery’s, Chertsey), GENERAL STOREKEEPER, HAVING taken over the store of Messrs. Orr and Co., and increased the stock, is prepared to supply tirst-class articles in Grocery, Drapery, Ironmongery. Agent for THE ASHBURTON HERALD. 423 Medicinal. s TEEDMAN’S SOOTHING POWDERS FOR CHILDREN CUTTING TEETH. CAUTION TO PURCHASERS. The value of this well-known Family Medi cine has been largely tested in all parts of the world, and by all grades of society, for upwards of FIFTY YEARS. Its well-earned exten sive sale has induced SPURIOUS IMITA TIONS, some of which in OUTWARD APPEARANCE so closely resemble the ori ginal as to have deceived many purchasers. The proprietor therefore feels it due to the public to give a special caution against the use of SUCH IMITATIONS. Purchasers are therefore requested carefully to observe the four following distinctive characteristics, without which none are genuine : 1st —In every case the words JOHN STEEDMAN, CHEMIST, WALWORTH, SURREY, are engraved on the Government Stamp affixed to each packet. 2nd—Each Single Powder has directions for the dose, and the words, John Steedman, Chemist, Walworth, Surrey, printed thereon. 3rd —The name, Steedman, is always spelt with two EE’s. 4th —The manufacture is carried on solely at Walworth, Surrey. Sold in Packets by all Chemists and Medi cine Vendors. Sold by Kempthorne, Prosser and Co., Auckland. 49° HEALTH FOR ALL. HOLLOWAY’S PILLS AND OINTMENT THE PILLS Purify tho Lioo 1, correct all disorders of the Liver, Stomach, Kidneys and Bowels, and aro invaluable iu all com. plaints incidental to Females. THE OIK IMENT is the only reliabl* remedy for Bad Legs, Old Wounds, Sores, and Ulcers, For Bronchitis, Diphthciia, Cough-, C'< ids, Gout, Rh.umatism, and all Skin Di ieates it has no equal. Sold by the Proprietor, Thomab llollowaT, 533, Oxford Street, London, and by all Medicine Vendors throughout the World. GRATEFUL—COMFORTIN G. BREAKFAST COCOA. “ By a thorough knowledge of the natural laws which govern the operations of digestion and nutrition, and by a careful application of the fine properties of well selected cocoa, Mr. Epps has provided our breakfast tables with a delicately-flavoured beverage which may save us many heavy doctors’ bills. It is by tne judi cious use of such articles of diet, that a constitu tion may be gradually built up until strong enough to resist every tendency to disease. Hundreds of subtle maladies are floating arcund us, ready to attack wherever there is a weak point. We may escape many a fata ishaft by keeping ourselves well fortified with pure blood and a properly nourished frame.” —The C:zi. Service Gazette. SOLD ONLY IN PACKETS LABELLED JAMES EPPS AND CO Homoepathic Chemists, London. KEATING’S COUGH LOZENGES. COUGHS, ASTHMA, BRONCHITIS, ACCUMULATION OF PHLEGM. Composed of the purest articles. These Lozenges contain no opium nor any deleterious drug, therefore the most delicate can take them with perfect confidence. Their beneficial effect is speedy and certain. This old unfail ing family remedy is daily recommended by the most eminent physicians. In use nearly 60 years. MEDICAL TESTIMONY. 22, Cold Harbour Lane, London, July 25th, 1877. Sir, —Your Lozenges are excellent, and their beneficial effect most reliable. I strongly recommend them in cases of «_ough and asthma. You are at liberty to state this as my opinion, formed from many years’ experience. J. Bringloe, M.R.C.S.L., L.S.A., L.M. T. Keating, Indian Medical Service. )ear SIR,— Having tried your Lozenges in ia I have much pleasure in testifying to r beneficial eiiects in cases of Incipient isumption, Asthma and Bronchial Affec s. I have prescribed them largely with the ; results. W. B. G , Apothecary, H.M.S. Keating’s Cough Lozenges are sold by all Chemists, in tins of various sizes, each having the words “ Keating’s Cough Lozenges" engraven on the Government stamp. 637 KEATING’S WORM TABLETS, A PURELY VEGETABLE SWEETMEAT, noth in appearance and tasta, furnishing a most agreeable method of administering the only certain remedy for INTESTINAL or THREAD WORMS. It is a perfectly safe and mild preparation, and is especially adapted lor childien. Sold in tins by all chemists. Proprietor, THOS. KEATING, London, Exfort Chemist and Druggist. 63J Commercial Stationery. JUST ARRIVED. A CHOICE ASSORTMENT OF Commercial AND Household STATIONERY. •o- THE Largest and Finest Lot ever opened up in Ashburton, AND Equal to any exhibited in the Colony. WEEKS & DIXON, Printers, Publishers, and COMMERCIAL, LAW, AND General Stationers, Guardian Office, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Medicinal. Testimonials. Tuam Street, Christchurch, April 28, 1879. To Professor Guscott. Sir, — I have been troubled with Liver Complain these last six years, many times not being able to attend to work. X have tried everything in the shape of patent medicines. I have been an outdoor patient in the Hospi tal ; I got at times temporary relief. I could not sleep on my left side'; I kept rolling about backwards and forwards in bed. When I got up in the morning, I would rather be in bed but work I had to attend to. When I had eaten a light meal I found it always lodged in my stomach. Always costive, a great palpi tation, pains across the chest, more particu larly under the left breast, always a violent pain between the shoulders, felt just the same as if any one was pouring water down my back, feet always cold. Happened to get one of your bills when you came to St. Asaph street, which explained to me the symptoms I was laboring under. When I applied to you, you told me all my symptoms, and guaranteed me a perfect cure, which, I am happy to say, you have done through your herbal treatment. I should recommend those troubled with Liver Complaint ta place themselves under your treatment. I am, Sir, Truly thankful, William Man son. Colombo Street, April 21, 1879. To Professor Guscott. Sir, —I have been troubled with Dysentery for the last three months, so much so that I was perfectly exhausted, the linings of my intestines peeled away in flakes. I tried every remedy tnat I could hear of, but to no purpose. Hearing that you were in Christchurch, and seeing the many wonderful cures, was induced to place myself under your treatment, and I am happy to say in one week I am free from the diarrhoea, and gaining strength from your herbal treatment. I am, yours respectfully, Ellen Brown. I give you this testimonial for the benefit o others, as I know there are a great many others suffering from the same complaint in Christchurch. Borough Hotel, Manchester Street, Christchurch, April 21, 1879. To Professor Guscatt. SIR,--I have been troubled with Sciataca and Kh-umatism since the commencement of the West Coast diggings in 1864, where I had to leave through medical advice, and went to Melbourne, and thence to Sydney, and then I thought I would try the tropical climate of Queensland, and only found temporary relief. I came to Christchnrch, and tried doctors of the medical repute, and got no better. Thinking that it was useless to go any further I gave up all hopes of being restored ; I could scarcely walk, and staying at an old friend’s, he advised me to consult you, and I am happy to say I am in as perfect health as I was in 1864, when I crossed the ranges of the West Coast, and was only ten days under your treatment. John O’Brien. To Professor Guscott. Sir, —Having been troubled with asthma for the last seven years, on several occasions I have been propped up in bed, and many times I had to get up and walk to get a breath of air, and had become so bad that I was not able to ttend to my business ; in fact, I had become a burden to myself and the people with whom I was stopping. When I came to you you told me all my symptoms, which gave me confidence to place myself under your treatment, and, being a believer in herbs, and seeing the large assortment in your establishment, and also the references from other sufferers the same as myself, in looking back to the time of my suffering so long, and spending so much money without receiving any benefit from the treat ment until I applied to you. — I remain, yours ever thankful, Donald Smith. Great King-street, Dunedin, May 30. To Professor Guscott. Sir,—l have to inform you that I am able to return home after your treatment of 4 weeks’ duration, having been troubled with dropsy this last 4 years. I have been tapped twice ; I have been under the doctors in Oamaru, and also in Dunedin, and never received any bene fit from their treatment. When my sister called on you last April you told her if I would came to St. Kilda and stop with her you would treat me for a fortnight free of charge, and after that time, if I were no better, you would require no payment ; but I am happy to inform you that I feel as well as ever I felt, and free 01 dropsy, and can eat and sleep well. I trust that your days may be long in Dunedin. You may be assured that I will speak of the cure you have effected in me on my return home, as I leave my sistei to-morrow. —I remain yours ever grateful, Mrs. Isabella Fraser. St. Kilda, June 10, 1878. Manchester Street, Christchurch, April 29th, 1879. To Professor Guscott, Sir, —I have been troubled with Neuralgia for a length of time, and have suffered the most excruciating pains; tried everything that I could hear of, I then saw your testimonials in the papers, and the “ Star.” I was advised to give you a trial, but I have this to say that I am perfectly free from pain. 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RESIDENT MAGISTRATES COURT FRIDAY, Got. 21. (Before Mr. F. Guinness, R.M. ) indecent assault. James Wells was charged withl.having indecently assaulted a child named Lea li Elstoff, at Rakaia, on October 21. Mr Branson appeared for accused, who pleaded “not guilty.” The evidence which was taken at considerable length, is unfit for publication, and the prisoner was com mitted for trial. Civil CASES. Friedlander Bros. v. John Charles— claim, £l2 10s 7d. Defendant admitted the account, and judgment was given for the plaintiffs and costs. Same v. James Charles —claim. £l6 6s lid. Judgment for amount with costs. Trustees of Jameson Bros. v. David Fitzgerald—claim, £4B on a dishonored acceptance. Mr O’Reilly for plaintiff. Judgment confessed. Davidson V. Candish — claim, £6 10s. Judgment confessed. Smith v. Corsbie. Mr Branson for plaintiff, Mr Crisp for defendant. Plain tiff nonsuited with costs, as the description of the plaintiff was insufficient. Stoddart v. W. Smith. Mr Crisp for plaintiff. This was a claim for £25 on a dishonored promissory note. There was no appearance for defendant, and Mr Crisp applied to his Worship to fcompel his attendance on Tuesday next. Appli cation granted. A DISPUTED SECTION. Fitzgerald v. Gibson—claim, £4l 18s for wrongful conversion of a 20-acre paddock of wheat. Mr O’Reilly for plaintiff, Mr Branson for defendant. Mr Branson ob jected to the case being heard as defen dant was a married woman. Mr O’Reilly quoted the statute by which the argument was barred, he not having had 48 hours’ notice given as required in such cases. Mr Branson said that it was well known that Mrs Gibson was a married woman, and in fact it was notorious that her husband was living, and there fore no notice was necessary. The magis trate did not consider a notice necessary. Mr Hugo Friedlander deposed : I know Nicholas Fitzgerald. I hold a license to yocCUpy a secfioiToi land issued to him. / Cross-examined by Mr Branson : I pro duce an agricultural produce lien which covers the wheat growing on that section, dated August 1878. He never repaid me. The moneys are due under the lien. The document was registered. Mr C. 0. Fooks, surveyor, produced a map of Wakanui district. The section racked 28,773, as shown on the map, is the o n ® described in the license to occupy. Mrs Gibson occupies the adjoining section, ,24,773. Nicholas Fitzgerald owns the . , first-mentioned section. ■ Nicholas Fitzgerald, sworn : lam a farmer Section 28,773 is my property. I know Mrs Gibson ; she occupies the ad joining land on both sides. On the 26th January the defendant’s men and drays came on my land and took off the wheat after I had cut and stocked it. I had previously prevented her from cutting the crop, and offered to sell it to her, also offered to pay her for the labor she had done on the land, but she refused both offers. I also offered to rent it to her, and she would not pay the price. I have charged for the wheat at the same rate as I received for the remaining portion from my land. By Mr Branson : Mrs Gibson ploughed mil sowed the land. I don’t know that she is a married woman. I got the license to occupy in August, 1877. I knew that ahe was ploughing and sowing it. I never warned her not to do so. Mrs Gibson fenced the land before I bought it. On one occasion I dropped the license to occupy, and a man named Sweeny found it, and 1 told him not to mention I had such a document in my possession. I went to see Mrs Gibson in September. I told her the land was mine, that was after the ploughing was done. I did not know that ahe wanted to buy the land. I did not know that she had given instructions to Friedlander Bros, to purchase it for her. My farm is about chains from this section. I never told Mrs Gibson that I had planted wheat somewhere, but would not tell her where. In 1877 and 1878, saw her ploughing. About August, 1878,1 found out that I could get the land from Government, but I was satis fied previously that there were 20 acres in the section. Re-examined by Mr O’Reilly: The fences put up by Mrs Gibson were along the frontages of her other sections, but no side fend® were put up on the boun dary between her section and mine. John Moynahan, farm laborer : Saw plaintiff and defendant together when their crops were being cut. He offered payment for work done, or that he would accept rent for the land, but she would not agree to any of his offers. George Cole, farmer, estimated that there was a crop of 15 to 17 bushels of wheat on the section last year, worth 3s Id per bushel. For the defence Mr Branson submitted that, as plaintiff had given a lien to Friedlander Bros, he had no claim to sue, and that as Fitzge’-ald had acted so as to lead defendant to infer that he had no title to the land, he had acted so that the law of estoppel debarred him from taking proceedings. It was clear that the strict terms laid down in the Agricultural Liens Act, took all possession out of Fitz gerald’s hands, and thus he had no locus standi as plaintiff - Mr O’Reilly contended that Fitzgerald had acted fairly, all through. He had made very fair offers to defendant and she had refused all of them. His Worship said that under the Agri cultural Liens Act, it was evident that Fitzgerald, had parted with his right to the wheat. He recalled N. Fitzgerald who said he had given a mortgage to Mr Freidlander to secure payment of the balance due after selling the wheat. , His’ Worship continued —The crop was absolutely conveyed by the plaintiff to the Friedlander’s, and he could not then she for it. As to the question of estoppel, plyln+iff had clearly misled the defend ant. He had allowed several months to elapse after getting the license to occupy, and was aware that defendant was in the habit of working on the land and had fenced it. At the time plaintiff bought the section he could have easily found out the acreage, so that his excuse that he did not know whether his title was good or not was an ureasonable one. He would grant a non-suit on the estoppel point raised by Mr Branson, and grant costs against plaintiff, £^l9s. TELEGRAPHIC. [The Cook's Straits cables are at present under repair, and the cable steamer Agnes apparently has not yet succeeded in completing her work, for this morning, up to a very late hour, no Wellington or North Island intelligence reached us. Beyond the intelligence contained in our own correspondent’s telegram, which bears the date 2.40 p. m., and reached us at half-past eleven, we have no news to give of last night’s Parliament. The fate of the No Confidence motion was ex pected to have been settled at last night’s sitting, so that the cessation of telegraphic communication has happened at an un fortunate time.] BRITISH &, FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE. (Reuter's Telegrams.) London, Oct. 21. The Cambridgeshire Stakes were run at Newmarket yesterday, with the result ; Merrille ... ... ... 1 Caxtonia ... ... ... 2 Out of Bounds ... ... 3 There were 179 entries. Arrivals—Sir William Wallace, from Adelaide, May 5 ; Trevellyan, from Port Pirie, June 16 ; Carlton Castle, from Wal laroo, April 20. Quebec, Oct. 21. H.R.H. the Marchioness of Lome has sailed for England. Vienna, Oct. 21. There is a serious famine in Hungary. The failure of the crops is general. St. Petersburg, Oct. 22. The occupation of Merv is officially denied. The Russian Press indignantly protests against the hostile language of the Secre tary of State for Foreign Affairs at Man chester, which the official “ Messenger ” denounces as not calculated to contribute to satisfactory relations between England and Russia. Paris, Oct. 22. ‘Humbert, the Communist, has been sentenced to six months’ imprisonment for making a seditious speech. AUSTRALIAN. ( Reuter's Telegrams.) Melbourne, Oct. 23. The Directors of the Provincial Bank have been committed for trial. The Legislative Assembly will not ad journ. Sir John O’Shannassy’s motion to abolish the Land Tax was defeated by a large majority. (Herald Special.) Sydney, Oct. 23, Six hundred cabmen are expected to withdraw from the streets to-morrow on strike. Melbourne, Oct. 23. The quasi wife of Ellen Tremayne, alias Lacy Evans, resident at Sandhurst, affirms that a child was born while living with her supposed husband. INTERPROVINCIAL. Auckland, Oct. 23. A requisition is being signed petitioning the Mayor to convene a public meeting for the purpose of urging the Auckland members to consider the financial and general condition of the colony rather than party. It is stated that an attempt will be made to-day, to work the Minister of Marine down the channel with lumpers engaged for the purpose, and to ship the imprisoned crew, with the exception of Cole, at Rangitoto reef, to prevent them from escaping. The destination of the vessel has been altered from San Francisco to Newcastle, New South Wales. A respectable married woman who had lost her child recently, threw herself off Freeman’s Bay breakwater. She was rescued and sent to the lunatic asylum. The Bank of New Zealand meeting was held to-day, Mr Logan Campbell, Chair man presiding. There was a large atten dance of shareholders. The report showed a profit of £259,406, including £189,600 premium of new shares, and £9,700 balance brought forward ; out of which it is proposed to pay a dividend and bonus of 15 per cent (£13,500), add £IBO.OOO to the reserve, and carry forward £5,890. _ Auckland, Oct. 24. The Auckland Oil Company have ob tained from San Francisco a quantity of castor oil beans for distribution to settlers, with the intention of establishing a local industry in connection therewith. An old man named Wilson was missing from Parnell. When discovered by the police he was found to be insane, and sent to Auckland. A movement to convene a meet ing by the Mayor, re political crisis, is suspended, pending action of Auckland members on recent proposals. Lumpers engaged to take out the Minister of Marine intend entering an action at law for alleged breach of agree ment. Gbahamstown, Oct. 23. James Petersen, a Dane, was acci dentally killed by a tree falling on him while bush felling. He was 30 years of age, and was much respected. Gisborne, Oct. 23. At the public meeting last night 400 were present. The ar.ti-Repudiationists utterly failed in endeavoring to cast obloquy on Mr Rees, who was supported by Tucker, Webb, and others. Mr Rees’ party carried their amendment by a large majority and amid vociferous applause “ That the action of Mr Rees and party, in dealing with the natives, is not detri mental to the interests of the district. Napier, Oct. 33. The Jockey Club Steeplechase yester day was well attended. A Maori owned horse named Sawrea, while attempting a water jump, fell and broke his neck, dying almost immediately. Subsequently at the water jump, but in a different race, a jockey named Small had his collar bone broken. Baron won the Grand National Handicap Steeplechase, Pauvre 2, Gray Momus 3. , Wellington, Oct. 23. A man, giving the name of Frederick Smith" was charged at the police court this morning with impersonating a female, and was sentenced to six hours imprison ment. When arrested he was wearing the apparel i eculiar to that sex. The case ot Richardson v. the Bank of New South Wales, claim, £9OOO, for alleged breach of agreement, was con cluded at tho Supreme Court at 11 o'clock last t. The jury awarded plaii tifFf'lTCO damages. Th > steamer Agnes left Worsers’ Bay at davli.'l t for the purpose «>f repairing the cable, but returned at 9 o’clock. She made smother start at 10. Thn unemployed public meeting on the recla Tiled land this morning attracted about 100 persons. The deputation inter view 1(1 the Premier, Minister of Public VVor if, and the Minister of Lands. After the l risvances of the unemployed had been reprt sen ted, Ministers promised that im mediate instructions would be issued to give work on an additional mile of the West Coast Railway, that by Nov. 3 a cont ract for an additional two miles would be accepted, and that the contract for the first section and reclamation would be im mediately accepted. An arrangement has been, made with the contractor to give I employment. No men will be discharged , from the Government works through being l untried to the work, hut all round would be 'paid according to what they were worth. Legislation was proposed to allow working men to settle on the land, and free passages would be granted to other parts of the colony where there might be better prospects for any of the | met t. Wellington, Oct. 24. The programme of the New Zealand Rifle Association’s second meeting has been issued. It contains twenty matches, for which £I,OOO will be given in prizes, bei ig £2OO in excess of last year. A requisition is being signed, requesting Mr Charles Johnston to stand for the Mn yoraty. At the Supreme Court in the libel case Carkeek v. Williams, judgment was given for the defendent. Dunedin, Oct. 23. It is said that Mr B. S. Booth, of Hyde, has just put together th ■ only perfect moa skeleton in existence, the bones un doubtedly belonging to that immense bird. In Banco this morning, on the applica tion of the President of the Law Society, a rule nisi was granted by Mr Justice Williams on a motion to strike off the rolls a late member of one of the leading legal firms in this city. The affidavit of the principal member of the firm showed that th'jre had been large misappropriations of th 3 firm’s money by the solicitor in ques tion The proposed twenty-four hours’ open walking competition has been arranged to be held at the Garrison Hall on November 27 and 28. This will prove a very good date, as the Races and Agricultural Show will come off about that time. Entries will be received from Dunedin competitors till November 7, and from other districts up till November 17. The President of the Caledonian Society has consented to act as stake-holder, and Mr Austin has already paid over to him half of the money to be given in prizes, the "Other half being payable on November 3. Already six Dunedin entries have been received, and there are sure to he several from the North. The date of the match has been extended specially at the request of pedestrians in the North Island. This contest promises to be a great success, much interest being already taken in it; and as the stakes amount to about £IOO, there should he plenty of competitors. It may be mentioned that W. J. Burke is Trilling to make a match with the West Coast mile runner, who recently issued a challenge to run an Auckland man for £3OO a-side. Burke will run him for any amount up to £SOO a-side, if the latter’s friends will come to the scratch. Invercargill, Oct. 24. The foundation stone of the new Law Courts was laid yesterday with Masonic honors. The weather was fine, and the proceedings passed off most successfully. The ceremony was performed by District Judge Harvey, R. W. D. M., District Grand Lodge, Scottish Constitution. Members iff the local lodges assembled in groat strength, and with representatives of lodges from Dunedin and elsewhere, formed a larger turn out of Masons than ever witnessed here. All the Volunteer companies took part in the proceedings. The day was proclaimed a half-holiday, which was closely observed by the towns people. A Masonic ball, held at the drill-shed, in the evening, was largely attended. LATEST. Christchurch, Oct. 24. The new American cars used on the line are greatly admired. They are just being brought into use, and are far more convenient in every way than the old style of carriage. There is a revival at last in commercial circles. The general rise in sugar, grain, «&c., recently cabled, has had a bene ficial effect, and this week’s commercial reports are quite cheering compared with what they have been for some months past. Arrived—Rangitikei, from London, all well, after a passage of 96 days. Fine weather, and no deaths among the im migrants, and scarcely any sickness. Dr Eadson is Surgeon Superintendent. The Rangitikei left Plymouth on the 10th July, crossed the equator on August 20, passed the Cape on the 18th September, and the Snares on the 18th October. The Ethel, from Manakau, has also arrived, and the Rosanna Rose, from Kaipara. Sailed—Cleopatra, for Oamaru. Dunedin, Oct. 24. A serious accident happened on the Castle street tramway to-day to a man named Meldium, a drayman in the em ploy of Findlay and Co. In endeavoring to stop his horse, which took fright at the tram engine, he was knocked over and both his legs wore fractured. He sus tained other injuries besides, and a fatal result is feared. Meldrum was conveyed to the hospital cn a bed-board and mat trass, carried by two Maori prisoners and a warder from the gaol. THE POLITICAL SITUATION. [by telegraph.] from our own correspondent. Wellington, Oct. 23. Government will now, without doubt, meet the no-confidence vote successfully. Mr. Reader Wood has withdrawn from Macandrew, and several Auckland votes are sure to go with him. Private members’ business was allowed to go on in the House yesterday without much party fighting, but there was a great exhibition of useless talk, chiefly on pro tection versus free trade. Just before midnight the Local Option Bill was reached on the Order Paper, and its second reading was proposed by Mr {Saunders and seconded by Mr Sheehan, after which the debate on it was adjourned for a week. There seems to be a lull in the political storm, which will probably leak out afresh to-day, over Mr Hall’s Ministerial statement. A way appears to open by which the Hall Government may meet the No-Confidence vote, but their party doubt the wisdom of attempting to carry on with a hare majority, the necessary though un popular measures of taxation that the credit of the colony demands, without any delay. There never was a time in the history of the colony when good government was so urgently needed, and when it seemed so utterly impossible. It is said that Mr. Shepherd is pro mised a seat in the Upper House if the Greyites over regain the power to give it him. October 24. Sir George Grey is unseated for Christ church. Mr E. G. Wright was very fortunate last night in getting the second reading of the Ashburton Water Works Bill passed, and showed his judgment by saying enouglvand not too much about it. After the House had been wearied with a per fect flood of talking on the reduction of the Gold Duty, Mr Adams put what he called his Licensing Bill through its second reading. It only provides for lowering the charges for licenses, putting out the lamps when the bar of the hotel is closed, and ensures that drink may be sold from 1 p.m to 2 p.m., and 8 p.m. to 9 p.iu on Sundays. The “ New Zealander ” professes to ridicule the loss of Messrs Wood, Swan son, Hurst and Colbeck, but the excessive activity of Sir George Grey and Mr Sheehan, who have quite superseded their whips, and the very long faces of Messrs Montgomery, Ballance, Stewart, Pyko, and Shephard, look as if the report was not unfounded. PARLIAMENT. LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL. Thursday, Oct. 23. The Council sat to - day for three quarters of an hour, there being little besides formal business. In reply to Sir F. D. Bell, The Attorney-General said that the Government would open no more land for sale on deferred payments till the end of the session. Captain Fraser complained of the in sane velocity of the trains between Wel lington and the Hutt, where the line was full of sharp curves, but after some dis cussion the matter dropped. A petition from the New Zealand Uni versity to make its reserves in various parts of the colony at once available for the purposes of higher education, was re ferred to a Select Committee. During a brief discussion on the subject the Hon. Dr Grace asserted that all Go vernments had treated the University un fairly, because the Institution had refused to lend its influence to party, but had steadily pursued the course for which it was formed. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. Wednesday, October 22. The following is the conclusion of the report:— SECOND READINGS. Considerable discussion took place on the Wanganui Endowment Schools Bill, as to whether it was a public o t a private Bill. Ultimately, Mr Ballancc’s motion for the second reading was carried, and the Bill referred to a select Committee. The following Bills were also read a second time, viz:—The Oamaru Harbor Board, Lyttelton Harbor Board, Imprison ment for Debt Abolition, Minos Act Amendment, Mining Companies Act Amendment, Masterton and Greytown Lands Management, and the Bluff Har bor Foreshore Endowment. The second reading of the Local Option Bill was moved by Mr Saunders, and the House ruse at 12 - 30. Thursday, October 23, 1879. AFTERNOON SITTING. The House met at 2.30. questions. Replying to Mr Pitt, The Hon W. Rolleston said that a Bill to amend the Land Act, 1877, had been prepared, and that an opportunity would be given for amending it so as to give effect to .the recommendation made by the Commisioner of Crown Lands, Nelson, in his last annual report. In reply to Mr Sutton, The Hon J. Hall said that a return would be laid before the House of all sums paid to Ministers of the House as travel ling allowances, or any payments in excess of salary since July 1, 1878. In reply to Mr Sutton, The Hon J. Bryce said that Mr John White had been employed in connection with the natives at a salary of £450 per year. Mr J. B. Fisher asked the Premier (1) Whether the Government recognised the necessity and justice of their taking over and maintaining the main lines of road on the west coast of the Middle Island. (2) If the Government are aware that the Buller County Council has not and cannot raise sufficient revenue for maintaining existing roads in the County, and that great loss is continually accruing to the colony from the inability of this County to assist in developing its resources, by making short tracts connecting new and proved goldfields with the centres of trade and population. (3) Whether the Go vernment arc aware that now, rich, and proved gold fields are lying unproductive in the Buller County for the want of a few hundred pounds to make roads to them ? The Hon J. Hall replied that the ques tion of roads and bridges was part of the County system, and that information on the subject would be given in the Public Works Statement about to be brought down. Sums of money had been placed on the Estimates to meet the particular case referred to. In reply to Mr J. B. Fisher, The Hon It. Oliver said a report upon the subject of the alleged great and un necessary injury done to the gold mining industry by the withdrawal of lands upon the Nelson South-West Goldfields -from occupation, notice of which was given in the Gazette of June 18, and December 18, 1878, had been ordered to be made. . Replying to Mr Dish'p, The Hon Ft. Oliver said it had not yet been decided whether Government. intend to remove from Christchurch to Dunedin the Departments of the Commissioner, the Accountant, and Cashier of tlio Middle island railways, or any of these depart ments, and if so, when such removal may be expected to take place, in reply to Sir George Grey, The lion J. Hall said that he would re quest the Governor to permit correspon dence with late Ministers regarding their resignations to be presented to Parlia ment. In reply to Mr Shephard, The Hon J. Hall said information would be given on an early day as to the advis ability of making such an alteration in the mode of distributing the subsidies to the Counties and road districts, as will appor tion them according to the number of miles of road to be maintained instead of as at present, in proportion to the amount of rates collected. In reply to Mr Bowen, The Hon. R. Oliver said he had been unable to find on the official records that the attention of the Government had been drawn to the mischief done to the north bank of the Wairnakariri river, by the works constructed by order of the Board of Conservators. Government were aware of very considerable dissatisfaction on the subject. Replying to Mr Fisher, The lion. R. Oliver said Government would give favorable consideration to the proposal for constructing a branch line of railway from Ferrymead to Sumner. In reply to Mr Ormond, The Hon. J. Bryce said Government would arrange a return of amounts paid since Juno 30, 1877, for services rendered by permanent officers or others in connec tion with the purchase of Native Lauds vote. In reply to Mr Whyte, The Hon. 11. Oliver said Government thought the Cambridge branch railway a lino worth consideration. THE SITUATION. The Premier said that as was briefly an nounced yesterday, he would now state the course Government proposed taking with the no-confidence motion tabled by the member for Port Chalmers. To-day being a private members’ business day, they should not interfere with that part of the Work. To-morrow, however, Govern ment would be prepared to afford the House an opportunity for bringing that question to an issue. Mr Macandrew said the Opposition did not think it would be prudent to interfere with the proposal made, although they were not without a feeling that it was their duty to allow no business to go on. Of course they would understand that no Go vernment business was to be taken. The Hon. J. Hall replied that cf course if the hon. member objected, all such business would be postponed. Ho then moved the adjournment of the Govern ment measures on the Order Paper. FIRST READING. A Bill to grant an endowment to the Harbor Board at Wairoa, Hawkes Bay, was introduced by Mr Sutton and read a first time. PUBLIC WORKS ON THE WEST COAST. On the motion of Mr Hursthouse, a re turn showing the amount of money spent on public works on the West Coast of the Middle Island from June 3', 1872, to October 1, 1877, was agreed to. GOLD DUTY. Mr Gibbs moved opinion of this House, the gold duty should be reduced by Is per oz.” Mr Seddon moved as an amendment — “ That the duty be reduced at the rate of Is per oz. until the whole duty is abolished, the first reduction to be made on Jan. 1 next.” Major Atkinson suggested the adjourn ment of the debate until Wednesday, pending further information as to the question of what revenue should he sub stituted for that proposed to be abolished. Mr Gibbs seconded, and spoke in favor of the adjournment, which was put and carried. The House then adjourned, EVENING SITTING. The House resumed at 7.30 p.m. MISCELLANEOUS. The Waikuku Reserve Bill was con sidered in Committee, and reported with amendments. The Land Transfer Act Amendment Bill was read a second time. The Oamaru Waterworks Act, 1875, Amendment Bill was considered in Com mittee, and reported without amendment, read a third time, and passed. The Hawkes’ Bay and Marlborough Rivera Act, 1868, Amendment Bill was read a second time. LICENSING BILL. Mr Acton Adams moved the second reading of the Licensing Further Amend ment Bill (New Zealand). The effect was to make a uniform license throughout the colony In Otago the licensing fee was £25, whereas in Nelson it was £4O. That was only one of the many examples that could be cited to show the unfairness of the present system. The proposals con tained in the Bill had been approved of by a large section of the licensed victuallers of the colony, and before it passed through all its stages he hoped to be in a position tr> submit it to the approval of all the others. So far as the general conduct of the trade was concerned, the Bill did not propose to interfere except as regards a trifling alteration in clause 6, which he would not insist upon if objected to. lie ban stated a schedule of fees, but he would be quite prepared to make them £5 one way or other if thought advisable. The Hon. John Hall said it was high time this matter was taken in hand. It was to he regretted that the matter was not taken up before. They would not be able to deal with the whole question this session, still, that was no reason why they should not deal with the question in a partial manner. He agreed with the spirit of the Bill, although one or two details would have to be attended to in Committee. Captain Bussell objected to the Bill, as a general measure would have to be pro vided for dealing with the whole question. He thought the matter might be left in the bonds of Government to prepare such a measure during the recess. Mr Hutchison objected to the proposal to lessen the license fee. In. Wellington alone it would reduce the Municipal re venue very considerably, and he was not aware of any complaint bavin" boon mafic about the fees charged being too high. Mr Stewart moved—“ That the Bill bo real that day six. months,’’ and reviewed various clauses in it to wlnVh Ik* objected. Mr Murray moved,- as a further amend ment the adjournment of t.!ic debate. j 'l'lie motion for the adjournment, having j been withdrawn, the motion for read ng that day six months was put, and, on divi sion was lost. Ayes, 32 ; noes, 2'i. Tiie Hill was then read a second time. SECOXn READINGS. The following Bills wore read a second time New River Pilot Station Reserve ; Auckland Free Public Library ; Ash burton County Council Waterworks ; Re sident Magistrates’ Act, 18(37, Amend ment ; and District Courts Act, 1858, Amendment. PRIVILEGE. Mr Reeves spoke to a breach of privi lege. He had received a letter from an ex-member of the House, Mr Woolcock, recommending him to turn over and sup port Government, fo which he replied lie had never seen so much moral turpitude in so few words. He moved that the letter he laid on the table. The motion was discussed, and then withdrawn. The second reading of the Wellington Harbor Bill was under discussion at 12.80, when this message was despatched. SECOND EDITION. Defection of Four Oppositionists ! Government in a Majority. (By Special Wire at 4 a.m.) Wellington, October 24. In the House last night Messrs Reader Wood, Swanson, Colbeck, and Hurst had gone over to the ‘ Government side on assurances that the Educational System would not be disturbed, that the liberal measures would be carried, and that re garding public works, any balance due to Auckland would be made up out of the present loan. Their conduct was strongly condemned by the Opposition. It has not been decided whether the Christchurch seat will be declared vacant or given to Mr Richardson. ROMANTIC DRAMA. A Hungarian paper recounts in graphic terms a little drama which took place in a little town near Pesth in the shop of a chemist or apothecary, whose assistant had cultivated the affections of a fair maid living not far off. The course of true love encountered in this case very few ob stacles, and, indeed, seemed in a fair way of proving an exception to the general rule by running smoothly to its orthodox conclusion ; for the proprietor of the es tablishment having died, the assistant fojnd himself in a position to make a bid for the shop and the business, and was in course of negotiating the transfer of the property to himself. The two lovers were exploring the premises, and no doubt indulging in bright visions of the future, when a sudden apparition pre sented itself in the shape of a legal officer charged with the duty of affixing seals to the goods and chattels. The assistant and his fiancee, whose attachment to one another had not yet been published to the world, were struck with sudden confusion and alarm, and the latter made her escape into a wardrobe, upon which her admirer quickly turned the key. The official pro ceeded to make out liis inventory, and sealed up the door of the wardrobe, as well as those of the other rooms and recep tacles. He then departed, leaving the custody of the whole place in the charge of the young man, and specially directing his attention to tne severity of the legal penalties enacted against those who break or allow to be broken the ssals attached in the usual way. There remained now to the hero of the tale hut two courses, either to allow the lady to endure the pangs of semi-starvation in a position des cribed in the ballad of “ The Mistletoe Bough,” to incur the grievous pains and penalties of the criminal law, or to disclose all, and invoke the clemency of the testa mentary court. The latter was the course ultimately adopted ; but it was many hours before the requisite authority could be obtained, and the too rash or timid ady could be released from her uncom ortable hiding place. A Railway Across the Sahara. The French “Journal Official ” contains a report addressed to the President of the Republic by the Minister of Public Works on the proposed railway across the Sahara, followed by a decree appointing a coni mis sion to inquire into the question of opening railway communication between Algeria and Senegal and the interior of Soudan. The commission is to examine into the possibility of constructing such a railway, the best route to be followed, the means of protecting it from raids by na tives or animals, and from damage by rain or sand-storms, Ac, and to estimate the probable cost of construction and work ing and maintenance. M. de Les seps is said to have warmly approved the project, which is also supported by the Minister of Public Works. Now that official encouragement has been given to the idea, the question will bo thoroughly worked out. Private enterprise has for some time been directed to the scheme, and several reconnoitring expeditions have been sent out to survey the probable route and ascertain correct particulars i.s to the condition of the country. A con temporary states that two explorers, MM. Fousean and Fan, who have lately visited the country south of Algeria, re port very favorably of the capabilities of the land “ Leaving Greyville, in the province of Oran, in November, with a caravan comprising over 2000 men and 8000 camels, they started for Gourara, where the caravan was to buy dates and other native produce. Crossing a series of sandhills, they came to the village of fruits and vegetables. A comparatively high range of hills, covered with alfa, had to be crossed, advantage being takpn of two passes or defiles, when the oasis of P.re/dna was rea lied, situated on the I banks, or rather i n mod by the waters, of the s re m known as O.ied Seggneur, which uly runs after heavy rains, and i* s -on 1 >st in tile sand. Several other 1 o uses, as the ill I Main, El Haoneta and j Taljoronna, were visited en route to Laglionst. The country generally is des cribed as a series of undulating plains— the two words are expressive, though ap parently contradictory—interspersed with clumps of tall pistachio-nut trees. During the winter season numerous flocks of sheep, camels and oxen were seen all along the route, with the tents of their owners pitched hero and there in this apparently fertile ‘ desert.’ ” Resuscitating the Drowned. A Frenchman has the credit of invent ing an apparatus for aiding in the resusci tation of persons apparently drowned, or who from any other cause have been tem porarily deprived of animation. It con sists of a cylinder of sheet iron large enough to contain the body of an adult person. It is closed at one end, and the inanimate individual is inserted, feet fore most, in the receptacle as far as the neck, round which there is placed a padded diaphragm, fastened to the cylinder so as to be air-tight. An air-pump, attached to an opening in the tube, creates a partial vacuum, and then the outer atmosphere, by its own pressure, forces its way into the lungs by the mouth and nostrils, which are left exposed. By a reversed action of the pump the air is allowed to re-enter the cylinder, and respiration is thereby re-established. A glass plate in serted in the iron casing enables the operator to watch the movements of the chest, which rises and falls as in life with the working of the pump. The action may be repeated, it is stated, 18 times in a minute, an exact imitation of natural breathing thus produced. In Incident in the Khyyber Pass. A correspondent of the “ Pioneer ” gives the following account of an incident on the recent return of some British officers from Afghanistan : —“ Scene ; the wildest part of the Khyber, with barren rocks towering on all sides, an English officer riding along, escorted by a motley company of maliks and tribesmen all armed to the teeth ; more armed Afre dees in the middle distance ; a weary, lonely figure toiling on the dusty road in huge black boots, face burned a brick red and fringed by a scanty sandv beard. The figure is clad in a thick wadded gar ment, and lias a bundle on its back. ‘ Halt! Who are you ? ’ ‘A Turkestani.' ‘ Where are you going V ‘To Mecca ’ ‘ How will you got there ? ’ ‘ God will help.’ ‘ Peace be with you.’ ‘And with you.’ The figure moves off, and the armed circle breaks up. This poor de votee had tramped* hundraJp" ofmiles ijj through hills and valleys, swarming with cut-throats, secure in his simple faith ,! which had led him to leave distant Turkes- ' tan in quest of the still more distant Mecca. ! Little Johnny’s Piece About the Oppossum. If there is anything in names, this ani mal comes from Ireland, but them thats here calls themselfs jess ’Possums, like they was natif born. ’Possums has a sharp nose, and a long bald-headed tale, . which is always cold, never mind the * wether. It jes like their tales was ded, and no money for the funeral performance. The ole she ones has got a tobacco pouch; on the outside of their stummockses, and; ■ wen the little ones is afraid, they smuj®lOsfS| : in don’t care a copper wot be comes of 1 their old mother wich is outside. When a dog finds a possum, and it can’t git to a tree, it lies down and pretends lik it was dead. One time there was a dog wich dldent kno possums, found one a lik ded, and after rolling it over a wile and smellia it, the dog twinkled his ear as much as to say, “ Mity good job for you ole fellow, that you was dead fore I cum along. ” Arid then the dog he lay down and went to asleep. Wen the possum see the dog a sleep it stood up on its feet to go away but just then the dog woke up. Such a fritten possum you never see, and such a fritten dog you never see too, but the dog most. It got up, the dog did, and made for home, yellin like its heart was brek, and fore it got home it had changed with scare from a black Nn foundland pup to a ole bull dog, white like Gaffer Peterses hed ! Saturday, October 25, 1879.] fhe Ashburton guardian 3 A Chinaman in a Passion.— A China man in a violent passion must present a singular appearance, according to a wit ness in the Police Court this morning, who described the almond-eyed stranger as pursuing a boy up Tory-street, and all the while “ hollowing out like a cat who haul lost its tail. ” We presume that the wit ness (who, as Mr Fitzgerald said, seemed to be the ‘ ‘ funny man of the district ”) intended some covert allusion to the Chinaman’s pigtail.—“ Wellington Post.” Ritualism. —We learn from Waimafce that similar charges to those brought against the Rev. Mr Carlyon formerly of Kaipara are likely to be preferred there against the t ßev. Mr Coates, Church of England curate. Meetings have already been held, at which was asserted that the ritualalistic practices upheld by the rev. gentleman were so closely lerging on Romanism that the difference was. scarcely discernable. Strong feelings on the sub ject are manifested by members of Who church. The Doings of Lightning. —Many tone the strange stories related of the curious or wonderful freaks played by lightning— suprising, perhaps, because One of these (says the “Manawatu Times ”) we heard of the other day as having occurred between here and Wan ganui. During a thuscuießstoriu which passed over the district, the electric flood struck one of the telegraph poles and damaged seven others. The pole first struck appeared as if riddled by small bid lets just below the arm which suppoitta the wires. The others were either jaggjcd, as if with a chisel, at one of the coniars, or had large splinters torn off. In the hist pule a hole about an inch in diarentair was bored clean down the centre from that arm to the foot, the portion hi being splintered to pieces. are four chains apart, the electric- fluid l , must have travelled along the wire- moret than a quarter of a mile before entering the ground.

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THE FARMER. Pruning Trees. Deciduous trees, or those which lose their leaves during cold weather, ought to be pruned before the sap begins to rise. If pruned afterwards they will “ bleed ’ — that is, the sap will exude from the wound. Where there are many trees to be pruned, a selection should be made, taking those first which break out into bud earliest. First, perhaps, would be the almond; then the peach ; then the cherry. Last of all would be the mulbeny, which is so chary of putting forth its green mantle that it is said there can be no frost after the mul berry is in leaf. Every book upon prim ing, nearly, gives a different rule ; per haps the safest rule is to cut no more than is necessary to keep the centre of the tree moderately open to allow enough of branches to shelter the stem in this hut climate, and to leave Nature to do the rest. As a rule trees are planted 100 closely together, and when the branches interlace, there is not enough play of air amongst the leaves in summer time. The ground beneath, if any way damp, is teaming with heat, and no doubt much injury results. Eighteen to twenty feet, at least, ought to separate each tree from its neighbor, and in pruning, if trees are closer than this, it would be advisable to prune off’ each second tree root and branch. There are always branches which are barren, and these may be cut out, as well as those which, by growing across the centre are liable to crowd it. Some of the old gardeners recommend severe cutting ,‘back on every branch—shortening them —whilst some of the new lights say we should not prune at all. : A medium •course is most likely to be correct, except with some kinds of vines, which must be pruned close to the stock to ensure plenty of new wood. A Queer 10-Acre Field. An American paper says;—“ln Colorado there is a 10-acre field which is no more nor less than a subterranean lake covered with soil about 18 inches deep. On the soil is cultivated a field of corn, which produces 30 or 40 bushels to the acre. If any one will take the trouble to dig a hole the depth of a spade-handle, he will find it fill with water, and by using a hook and line fish four or five inches long can be caught. The fish have neither scales nor eyes, and are perch-like in shape. The ground is a black marl in its nature, and in all probability was at one time an open body of water, on which has ac cumulated vegetable matter, which has increased from time to time until now it has a crust sufficiently strong and rich to produce fine com, though it has to be cul' tivated by hand, as it is not strong enough to bear the weight of a horse. While har- Wiy: . the field hands catch great strings of fisß&y punching a hole in the earth. A person rising on his heel and coming down suddenly can see the growing corn shake all round him. Any one having the strength to drive a rail through the crust will find, on releasing it, that it will disappear altogether. The whole section of country surrounding this field gives evidence of marshiness, and the least rain produces an abundance of mud. But the question comes up. Has not this body an outlet ? Although brakish the water tastes . as if fresh, and is evidently not stagnant. Yet these fish are eyeless and scaleless, similar to those found in caves. ” FARMING NOTES. Trees have no business in a fanner’s vegetable garden; that is to say, a tree there is a weed and a nuisance, however valuable in its proper place. The fruit garden is itself no less important or valu able than the vegetable garden, but the two do not go well together. A strawberry, to give the best satisfac tion, should be left on the vines until fully ripe, and picked but an hour or two before eaten, and always picked so as to leave the hulls on the vines, as a straw berry of the tender-fleshed varieties, when fully ripe, cannot be hulled after being taken from the vines without injuring the berries. It was not until the beginning of the present century [that stalks of rhubarb became an article of commercial import ance in the London and other vegetable markets in the kingdom. About 1810, Mr Myatt, of Deptford, we are told, sent two of his sons to the Borough Market with five bunches of rhubarb stalks, of which they sold only three, people not liking what they called “physic pies.” Notwithstanding, Myatt continued its cul tivation. As he predicted, tt soon became a favorite, and now hundreds of tons’ weight of rhubarb are sold in Covent Garden in the course of the year, and what amount in other markets all over the country it is impossible to calculate. CORRESPONDENCE We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expressed by our correspondents. To the Editor. Sir, —I noticed in your commercial article in a recent issue some very good suggestions as to the West Coast trade, and the amount of business done by Mel bourne firms with the merchants of Grey mouth, Hokitika, and Westport in an article which the farming districts of our own colony should certainly be able to supply, viz., chaff for horse feed. This is no new thing, for the chaff trade, like a good many more things, has been almost a mdhopoly for the Victorians for many years past. Although it seems strange that Canterbury farmers and ship owners cannot compete with Victorians, but such is the case, and the reason why is one which does not require much search to ex plain. The Melbourne chaffcutters do their work in a very much superior fashion to our local ones. More attention is paid to saving the straw, and the packing and baling is performed in a neat and conven ient form, and the chaff is cut into very short lengths so that there is abso lutely no waste in feeding horses. More than this the owners of the Melbourne vessels Lading to the Coast cany chaff at less than half the rates charged hence, so that with a superior article, at as low ' . a price there is little to wonder at why jSi|eatnsters should prefer the foreign article. It is very much to be regi etted that our farmers do not again try to make a market for themselves in this direction, as the quantity used on the Coast is very large, and I am confident if a good article was exported that a profitable trade could be opened up. 1 am, Ac., West Coahtek. Abolition of Imprisonment for Debt Bill. The Imprisonment fox* Debt Abolition Bill, introduced by Mr Hutchison, M.H.R. for Wellington, was under discussion on Tuesday by the House of Representatives. The following are its provisions ; 1. The short title of this Act is “ The Abolition for Imprisonment for Debt Act, 1879.” 2. This Act shall come into operation on the first day of January, one thousand eight hundred and eighty, from which date the Imprisonment for Debt Abolition Act, 1874, and the Imprisonment for Debt Abolition Act Amendment Act, 1875, shall be repealed. 3. Henceforth no person shall he Im prisoned for debt. . 4. The following shall be deemed indict able offences punishable by fine or by im prisonment, with or without hard labor, for any term not exceeding 12 months: (1.) Any person who, with intent to defraud, shall by any device or promise induce credit to be given. (2.) Any person who, by any false representation or by any conceal ment of property which might be taken in execution, shall have pre vented or delayed the execution of any distress warrant or writ of fieri facias issued by any Court of competent jurisdiction upon a judg ment available against such person. (3.) Any person who shall have made default in payment of any sum or sums of money made in a fiduciary or professional capacity, and which shall have been ordered to be paid by a Court of competent jurisdic tion. The Bill has apparently one great fault, namely, it has omitted to provide for the punishment of persons who, having the means to pay their debts, refuse to do so. It not unfrequently occurs that persons wilfully remain in e’ebt when they are possessed of sufficient means to clear off what they owe, and it is for the benefit and protection of the creditors of such that the judgment summons is issued, and by no other means can debtors of this charac ter be touched. It is absolutely necessary that some protection of this kind must be given to tradesmen if credit is to be given at all. A Providential Escape. It was in the summer of 1825 that a party of some thirty children, ranging in age from five to ten years, were return ing to dinner from the District School, some fourteen miles west of Cincinnati, Ohio, United States, when one of those sudden thunder storms, art frequent during the hot season in that part of the world, burst on them. The school-house w as situated in the midst of a piece of waste land known as “ The School Common,” and before the children had cleared the common they were nearly wet through, and the terrific lightning and reverberating thunder were quite enough to appal older and stouter hearts, and they had still another quarter of a mile ere they could reach the village. Although the common itself could boast of neither tree nor shrub, yet just at its edge stood one of those gigantic oaks which the settlers’ axe had spared. Beneath its branches the whole party could easily find shelter, and although the storm had been ragiug five minutes, its foliage was so dense that the ground underneath was quite dry. “ Let us get under the oak,” said one little panting mortal. ‘ ‘ Ay, ay ! ” was echoed and re-echoed by several; whilst all as quickly as possible put the resolution into practice. Just then one one little suddenly said, “ We ought not to stay here. I’ve heard of lightning strik ing trees, and killing any one who happened to be under.” And at last she persuaded them to face the storm once more, nor did they stop again till they had reached the village, where they took refuge. The storm, furious in its charac ter, soon spent itself ; and an hour and a half after, several of the same little people, well fed, and attired in dry clothing, were again making their way to the school, when suddenly, with blanched cheeks, they saw the old oak which had withstood the storms of cen turies, still standing certainly, but with several of its branches torn off, others broken and hanging loose, and its huge trunk scorched as though a fire had been kindled all around it. The tree had been struck by lightning. The news of the narrow escape was soon known, and feelings of admiration for the presence of mind displayed by the little girl were mingled with thankfulness for the narrow escape which she and her companions had made. Perhaps the story may teach those who are unaware of the danger, to avoid the shelter of solitary trees during a thunderstorm. Nothing can he more hazardous, a fact which the death rates by lightning thus attracted show.—“ Cham bers’s Journal.” A man was lately brought up for murder in a London police court, who had stabbed a man in the leg with a clasp knife be cause he stood in front of him in a theatre. The wound necessitated amputation, and the man died from the operation. A Half Clad Plea. —ln Wellington on Monday a picture shop proprietor was sued by a shopman for wages, and, in defence, pleaded that he had been doing but little business, and that little was almost ruined by the shopman putting the “ counterfeit persentment ” of the Victoria Loftus Troupe in the shop window ! This plea did not move Mr Manaford to compassionate the defen dant, who was promptly mulcted in the full amount of the claim. Forgetting Himsf.i.f. —The “ New Zealand Times ” thus rubs up Mr Hutchi son's Parliamentary etiquette :Mr Hutchison, one of the members for Wel lington City, has been sufficiently long in Parliament to know that the rules forbid a member from walking about the floor of the House with his hat on. Should he repeat the disrespect, intentionally or un intentionally, he will probably be called to order by the Speaker. A Viaduct over the English Channel. A Homo correspondent to a Southern paper writes: These are days of wonders, and electri cians and engineers are the conjurors. To most people the idea of throwing a viaduct over the English Channel would appear utterly visionary, >et it is one seriously and scientifically put forward. Sir John Hawkshaw has his scheme cf tunnelling under the Channel, and it is straightway voted a chimera. Nevertheless, work has beenqnietlygoiugon,andalthough nothing has yet been attempted towards the tunnel itself, shafts have been sunk, borings made, and a vast amount of money spent, but not wasted, in obtaining valuable pre liminary information. The result has been to prove that in all human probabi lity the project is perfectly feasible, and the only difficulty is the money. The engineer’s estimate, which I happen to have have seen, puts the cost at some twelve round millions. This of course means half as much again in reality, and people are chary of investing money in a scheme which cannot be absolutely certain of success, and at the best can yield nothing for 20 years. Now conies forward M. de Sainte Anne, an eminent French engineer, and in place of the tunnel pro poses a huge aerial viaduct from Folk stone to the Cape Grisnez, embracing also the construction of a port of refuge in mid channel. A stupendous and prodigious project ! And this is the outline of M, de Sainte Anne’s conception. About half way between Grisnez and Folkstone, that is, nine miles from the first and 12 from the second; is the large and dangerous Varne Rock, about two and a-half miles broad. It lies in a direct line of the proposed viaduct, and here would be constructed a large abutment pier. Hard by is the Calbart reef, and by founding a break-water upon this and part of the rock, a harbor of refuge would re place a great channel of danger. For the rest, solid piers would be raised upon huge and widely-spread foundations of rocks cast into the sea and consolidated by Roman cement. Distances of over 350 to 400 feet would separate these immense towers of masonry, rising some 120 feet above the level of the sea, and leaving space for the tallest sparred ship to pass beneath the super structure. This would be of steel, after the design of the most successful girder-constructions known to practice. At either end of the viaduct, and on "Varne rock, the girder system would be replaced by Cyclopean arches of massive stone, of a span and height never yet essayed. Across the deepest water would stretch a vast tubular bridge, such asStephenson built over the Menai Straits, and the New York engineers from their city to Brooklyn. The magnificence and immensity of this Titanic conception speak for themselves, but we are naively told that the details are not yet decided upon. It is quite possible that even if M. de Srinte Aune succeeds in finding foundations for his piers, which many engineers doubt, and rears his solid towers of masonry, the con struction of the platform, which will have to resist the terrible lateral strains of a channel tempest and accommodate itself to the varying expansions of summer and winter, may baffle him. The distance between the piers, too, seem small for the large vessels of to-day safely to pass through. It is premature, however, and ungracious to suggest such objections. The mind prefers rather to dwell on the imaginary spectacle of the viaduct con structed and complete, majestically span ning the channel, with the commerce laden argosies of the world passing and repassing beneath its aerial platform, and guided on their way by myriads of re fulgent electric lights, shedding their beams upon the stormy waters of the channel from each massive pier ; of the knitting together in the bonds of friend ship between France and England, by the inhabitants of Grisnez and Folkstone walk ing over to have a friendly gossip with one another, and a cup of tea, or something stronger, at the refreshment bars which, it is to be hoped, are included in the pro ject, and which would immediately be taken in hand by the indefatigable Spiers and Pond, and their eminently respect able young women. And yet M. de Sainte Aune is neither a madman nor a dreamer ; he is a very eminent French engineer, who in all sober earnestness brings his long-pondered plans before the world, and undertakes to ex ecute them at once. For a million francs he estimates he can obtain all the neces sary preliminary knowledge, test-models, and so on : for three hundred millions, or twelve millions sterling, he will build the viaduct. The Chambers of Commerce of France and Belgium, to the number of nearly 100 cordially support him : he has the countenance of his Government, and he is now on his way to England to obtain that of ours, and to dazzle the imaginations of English capitalists into parting with their money for the furtherance of his gigantic scheme. So that it may be that even the men and women of this genera tion will baulk the sea of its horrors, and from the secure elevation of 120 feet laugh at the sufferers on steamers below. The Macaulay of the future, disdaining so trite and paltry a conception. as the New Zealander on a moss-grown pier of London Bridge, will set the unambitious Zulu, in glowing periods, upon a seaweed-covered tower of the Channel viaduct; and last, hut not least, some New Zealand genius will throw a counterpart over Cook’s Strait from Cape Terawhiti to the Nelson shore. An ironfounder named Denny has arrived in Melbourne with a new gold extractor, which miners predict will re volutionise gold raining on fields thought to be worked out, and enable fortunes to be realised from them. The newly foimed New Zealand Agri cultural Company advertises in the London papers that the Company is prepared to arrange with a limited number of farmers and their families, to proceed at once to New Zealand, to settle on the Company’s estates. Freak of Nature. —A “ lusus natime” in the shape of a foal with a calf’s head and feet, was (says the Hamilton Spec tator) born on a farm near Byaduk, lately. With the exception of the head and feet, all other portions of the body resembled those of a horse. Its mother was a fine mare. Mr Christie, who supplied the information, says he ne.er saw any tiling like it, nor do we suppose anybody else ever did, and had it not been stillborn, it would have been worth hundreds of podnds to a show man. Sodom and Gomorrah. The Nile is a sacred river, and the Tiber s is famous, but the most sacred and most ! famous river of the world is the Jordan. From its beginning to its end it has that mystical character which befits such lofty pretensions ; its life is the mo it- vivid and complete, and its death the most sudden and mysterious that can he imagined. It is torrential, and it leaves the flanks of Hermou and the many fountains of its tributaries with an eager precipitation, as if it bore a mission. From its greatest height, some hundred feet above the sea level, it leaps downwards till it disappears in the Dead Sea, some 1,300 ft. below it. It hides itself among oleander, tamarisk, and willow, and many an unfamiliar Oriental tree, as if wishing to keep from profane eyes the secret of its errand. It does not stop long to overflow its banks and fertilise the valley ; for it has a pur pose t<>o mystical to waste itself even among acta of beneficence. It is only to become a living barrier between (fie desert tribes and the favored nation which loved it. No boat lives on its bosom. No fishermen dwell by its margin ; hut it moves one headlong column of sacred waters from its cradle of snow and cloud, high in the heavens, till it dies in a fatal lake marked by the finger of God, and for ever a subject for man’s curiosity and re verance. It would seem a thing apart, and not to he confounded with vulgar waters, which lose their personality in the bosom of the mighty sea, but exhailng to heaven like some holy messenger who perished in the fulfilment of his duty. Its birth and its death alike separate it from its sister rivers on earth, and only the voiceless mounds of perished and nameless cities, tribes stationary as if bid den halt by some supremo destiny of the past, or the awed and questioning stranger from the many Christian lands whose baptism drew its authority from the first sprinkling of its waters, are seen upon its banks. And then we wandered through many whispering reeds, through a kind of jungle where sterility and the river had fought for mastery, and which showed traces of both ; a tangle of bushes as it were fighting their way up, .and great spaces of barrenness which the summer would scorch to lifelessncss. And at last the Dead Sea. Though we know that it is of volcanic origin, and fed by mines of salt, the imagination now, as ever, is con tent to see in it a thing accursed. There was a fresh breeze ; and U reluctant lift and heavy tumblers of its tiny breakers made them unlike other waves, but rather like those of Dante’s infernal sea. There was a breath heavy with doom in the air, and we are fortunate that it was not more stifling. Was it the breath of those lost or tortured there ? And beneath that saline sheet did we not see, as in the picture of Delacroix, the agonising and twisted figures of the condemned ! We did not bathe in the Dead Sea. Others have done so, and report of its buoyancy the same tales that are told of the Ameri can Salt Lake. There is a whimsical coin cidence in the geographical relation of the Dead Seaahd the home of the earlier pro phets and Brigham Young’s personal con tinuation of the old dispensation, with a private Dead sea of his own in his imme diate neighborhood. The poorest swimmer keeps his head above water, and persons have said to me that their legs seemed to fly up from under them. All speak of its waters as refreshing after the great heat of that tropical valley. Birds are said never to fly over it, which is the merest superstition, for they are really often seen do so. This lake certainly has a brand upon it, as of Divine vengeance. The waters are heavy with sin, the shores around blasted, and the very site of de stroyed cities upon its banks unknown. And here are still seen the apples of Sodom, smooth and pretty to the eye and touch ; of a pale yellow, like a small orange ; but within, as Josephus says, still retaining ashes of Sodom in living per petuity of the Divine punishment. They are like little oranges to the eye and touch, but when pressed are like oak apples, and explode like these, a puff of air leaving the shell hollow, with only a slender pouch holding fine filaments like silk, which the Arabs use as matches for their guns.—From “Syrian Sunshine,” by T. G, Appleton. A WONDERFUL MAN-OF-WAR. The torpedo ram Polyphemus, now being constructed in Chatham Dockyard, appears likely to be the most extraor dinary ship that has yet been built. She is novel and peculiar alike in form, structure, fittings, and arrangement of armour protection, while her weapons of attack are such as will, necessitate her being fought differently from any other war-ship. Her design was described by the late Mr Ward Hunt, in the House of Commons on the 12th of March, 1877, as being “of a kind as yet unknown in any part of the world, but which has been much talked about, and has been at last forced upon me by the gallant officer who stands at the head of the veteran list of the navy—viz., Sir Georger Sartorious, who has shown that although his age is great, his mind is still youthful, and that he is willing to receive new ideas, and able to inculcate them.” The leading features of the Polyphemus are a strong ram bow, a powerful torpedo battery, oreat speed and handiness, moderate size, and a small extent of surface above water exposed to the enemy’s tire, such portion of the vessel as is above the water-line being convex in form, so as to deflect any projectile that may strike it. The appearance she will present when at sea will be that of a cylinder, floating on its side, and deeply immersed, which is tapered at the ends to form a bow and stern. The topi of the cylinder will be 4 feet 6 inches above the water-line, and will be flattened over a large portion of its area to form a deck. The whole of this flattened cylindrical surface will be plated over with steel armour, and will cover in and protect the ship and all her machinery and fighting appliances. The ship proper as she will thus appear will be surmounted by a light sti ucture, carrying a hurricane deck of about two-thirds her length, and upon this deck will be seen a signal mast, funnel, pilot tower, boats, and other fittings. Under water the form of the Polyphemus is as as it will appear above. ’l l e cylindrical curvature of tlm sides is air ed down several feet below the water-line, and armour-plated to that depth. Below this point the section assumes a Y form, and cuds in a sharp angle at the kc iel. It will therefore be seen that a col iplete cross section of the vessel is very similar to that of a peg-top. The llattc ned convex curvature of the upper part would rep resent the part of the Polyph Jmus that is above water, ami the lowi ir portion, which ends in a point, would also repre sent the part of the ship tl lat is below water. If the peg-top be i tnagined to float in water at a depth beloi V where its breadth is greatest, and ■ vhere the section thus begins to curve t owards the centre line, a rough idea may be obtained both of the form and proport; ons of the above and under water pa rts of the Polyphemus. The Polyphe nus is 240 feet long between perpendicul irs, 40 feet in extreme breadth, and will 1 lave a load draught of 20 feet. Her d isplacement will be 2640 tons. The conve x armoured deck will be 4 feet 0 inches above the water-line, and will be completely plated over with steel armour 3 in. dies thick. This armour will be carried to a depth of 6 feet to 7 feet below the water lino. The Polyphemus will not be fitted with masts or sails, but Will cany a pi >le for sig nalling purposes, and for i aaking ob servations from. She will b' ) propelled by twin screws, and will have two pairs of high-pressure compound horizontal engines, which are being cons tructed by Messrs Humphreys and Tt nnant, of Deptford. Each high-pressu. :e cylinder will be 38 inches in diametei and the low pressure 64 inches. The . stroke will be 45 inches. The boilers will be of the locomotive type, 12 in nu nbor, and will be made of steel. They will work up to a pressure of 1101 fis ' per square inch. It is estimated that, t: le engines will indicate a collective powc r of 5500 horses, and that the speed of th e ship will be 17 knots. The only oftensh 'e weapons the Polyphemus will posse as are a powerful ram bow and Whitehead torpedoes. She will have m 0 guns at all, except a few light shell guns and Gatlings on the hurricane dec :k for the purpose of repelling boat o; r torpedo attacks.—“ Times.” AN EXTRAORDINARY CAREER. Concerning a man named Jol m Harris, who has been committed for tria lat Ash ford for stealing three sheep and two lambs, the “ Maidstone Jour lal” says facts have come to light which seem to show that he has for two or tb .ree years been pursuing a criminal career with sur prising impunity, and a boldnes 9to some extent rivalling that of the notorious Peace. Harris is about 27 yeai sof age, and is a native of Midley, in Romney Marsh, where his parents occupied respectable positions. Some yei irs ago he entered the army, and deserted from the Royal Horse Artillery in 18 73. He was “ gazetted,” but he came ba -ck to the part of Kent of which he was a native notwithstanding, and escaped < ietection. On the police searching his hot ise, they found a photograph of the prisoi ier in the uniform of ids regiment, and am; pie other evidence to show that he was a deserter. The house in the Whitfield Roai i. South Ashford, contained a misc allaneous collection of property, for the p ossession of which Harris gives accounts ( )f a cer tain character, stating that he ha s “found them, &c. He has given tl le police authority to restore any articlei !to such persons as can identify them. T hey com prise a large number of too' b, rugs, measures, whips, bridles, blank ets, &c. A large chimney glass in the fre >nt room is not stated to have been - ‘ ’found,” although there is a mystery ci annected with it, as is the case with the no w sewing machine disposed of by the pi dsoner a short time since. On the i light of August 24, 1877, a valuable (. iow was stolen from the premises of Mr 1 Chap lin, farmer, Mersham. The i ow was traced as having been driven ac; ,’oss the country in the night, and sold at Canter bury market the next day by : i person auswering the prisoner’s clescript ion, and there seems to be no doubt he is ;he same man. The cow was killed by a butcher at Canterbury, and the skin sen tto the Dover tanyard, where it was fi jund by the police. On the night of Oct< >bor 27, 1877, a pony was stolen fri >m the premises of Mr John Butler, farmer, Shadoxhurst. This pony made its ap pearance at the entrance of Cai iterbury market on the following mornii ig, and mounted on it was the same man as had brought Mr Chaplin's cow there on the previous August. The toll collector recognized him, and asked, “H ave you seen the police about that ( ;ow you brought here I They say there w as some thing wrong about it.” Ti le man answered, ‘ l l liavu’t heard tl iat they thought there were anything a bout it; perhaps I had better go and a ea them before I bring this pony in. ” ' The toll collector replied that he thought the man had better see the police, am i he ac cordingly rode off on the pony, but in stead of going to the police stat ion, be fore he got far he sold the ponj ’ in the street to a dealer named Willia; n Sayer for £5, gave Sayer a receipt for the money in the name of George Woollet, and no more was seen of him. <Jn July 10, 1878, a man answering the s. une dis cription was known to have stolei i a horse belonging to Mr Wood, of . Ashford. Strange to say, although the re were handbills in circulation offering rewards for the apprehension of the pei .’petrator of those robberies, the prisor ier con tinued to live in the locality win >re they were committed without being ta ken into custody. He occasionally sold .sheep, and sometimes a cow or a pig, an d passed for a small cattle dealer, although it is not known that he made any purchases ? Only a few weeks since it is said that he sold a cow and calf in Rye marki it Be fore the magistrate on Friday he re- ! peatedly grinned when wlines sen said ' they had not seen him subset]c.onitly to ! their noticing him in possession .of Mr 1 Wood’s horse, and he reminded one or ♦wo of them of occasions when they had J met since. • A Round Touk.—With sucl grand mountain, river and lake scenery as we have, almost at our doors, it is surprising (says the Melbourne “ Daily Telegraph ”) to think how little we Australians have hitherto explored it. An opportunity now, however, is afforded by means of a tour, of which we have the prospectus, which embodies a fifty days’ visit to Tas mania, New Zealand (including tlu sounds of the West Coast and the mountain and lake territory of the interior), and New South Wales, A VISIT TO MISS BRADDON. A Californian lady, who has been pay ing a visit to Miss Braddon, the novelist, at her English home, writes to the San Francisco “ Chronicle ” the subjoined interesting account of her interview : Miss Braddon is the daughter of a surgeon, E. A. Braddon, now deceased, and the wife of John Maxwell, publisher of the popular English Magazine “Belgravia.” One day in June, witn tne sun streaming down i: ud dispersing the thick fog which seems • o hang around London like a dis mal shroud. I crossed the Victoria bridge and took che train for Richmond, a ride of about half an hour through a lovely country, passing gentlemen’s villas and beautifully laid out grounds, which line almost the whole road on either side. On alighting from the train at the station i was met by an elegant gentleman, who proved to be young Mr Maxwell. He asked mo which I preferred, walking along by the lawn to the house, or going through an alley of trees ? “ Walking I ” said X. “ Vcs ; this is Litchfield House,” pointing directly ahead at an enclosure about fifty yards fr mi the suition. “ Then let us walk, by all means,” I said, and we pro ceeded along the most beautiful lawa, close shawn, as all English lawns are. Shrubs ami rare old trees, ornamental vases, and bore and there parterre upon parterre of the most brilliaut-hued flowers mot my gaze. The various similes of green under the wide-spreading trees, as the sun shone through the loaves, was a sight which would arrest the attention of any one. When about half way along the path 1 noticed coming towards us a tall, portly man, the true type of an English gentleman. He came up to us, and my companion introduced me, saying, “ This is my father, Mr Maxwell. ” I shall not try to describe him, except as a hearty, whole souled gentleman, who welcomed me with both hands, imparting a feeling of pleasure which far exceeded the more polite wel come generally extended to strangers. The different aspects of the place were pointed out to me while going towards the house, and a more beautiful place it has rarely boon my pleasure to see. Litchfield ■ House is a mansion of the Elizabethan ) style modernised—roses clambering on the . walls, over the verandahs, along the sides > of the windows, and in fact wherever there is room for a rose to bloom. No words 1 can describe the gay appearance the roses gave to the very grey house and old ! spacious windows. All looked so bright, , so cheerful, and inviting tliat, with the kindness with which Mr Maxwell had welcomed me, I felt in the best of humors. But what can I say in praise of the very warm manner I was received by the great authoress herself ? I lost sight of all her fame at the very womanly and unaffected manner of my reception. Standing in, or rather leaning against the door, was Miss Braddon, a tall lady, somewhat thin, attired in a ricli black silk dress, with white lace round her throat. A coquettish Dolly Varden cap completed her toilet. What an expressive face is hers ! Grey eyes, sparkling with fun, bright and well opened. lam sure nothing escapes her gaze. But the charm of her whole being is the thorough, home-like cordiality and unalfectedness of the woman. I was asked into the house, escorted to her own apart ment and with her own hands she assisted in divesting me of my outer wraps. Her kin< ness of manner so attracted me that any trepidation that I might have felt in the presence of so famous a personage van ished. I suppose the very unfamiliarity of hearing her addressed as Mrs Maxwell made me forget to whom I was indebted for so much kindness. After many ques tions about California, I said to her : “Mrs Maxwell, I know you so well through your hooks you must let me call you by the name I am most familiar with—Miss Braddon. ” “ Certainly,” she said, ‘ I fre quently have callers on business who never think of addressing mo by any oilier than the name which you prefer ; so you see it will not sound at all strange to mo.” We then went together to the draw ing-room, where we were met by several other guests who had arrived in the mean time. The drawing-room is on tho east side of the house and contains two large windows—one opening on the lawn, the other on the walk which approaches the front of the house on the oast side of the room. There is a bay window forming an alcove the whole length of the room, over looking the magnificent grounds laid out in terraces, and belonging to the famous Star and Garter Inn. The ceiling is frescoed in the modern Italian style, and the oak carvings of the wall, windows, and mantelpieces are very old and very rare. The walls are literally covered with paint ings in oil and water colors, most of them genre subjects, which Mins Braddon assures mo were her peculiar fancy. Some of the furniture is old and quaintly carved, and some rich and of modern design. As in all English households there was a cheerful blaze in the fireplace, although the sun shone warm and pleasantly out side. The sons and daughters all look towards the authoress as the mother who makes the home for her family. Lunch was announced and I was placed on Mr Maxwell’s right. The table looked tempt ing enough to brighten the veriest malcon tent. Mr and Mrs Maxwell have several little children, and the youngest is a boy about four years old. All took their places at the board. The conversation was chatty and lively. The talk was upon or dinary subjects. Among the topics, of course, California was mentioned. Miss Braddon expressed herself favorably re garding our Golden State, as she termed it, and expressed a desire, if it were pos sible, to visit it, as well as other parts of the United States. She was attracted most, however, to the Yosemile. She assured me that she had at one time been more deeply interested in California, as she had intended to write a novel in which some scenes of California life were to have been laid. In my honor a bottle of sparkling Moselle was opened, re markable for its ago, having been in the cellar twenty years. We drank to the good health of our host and hostess. Miss Braddon kindly thanked me, and responded by wishing success to California and Californians. We discussed our mutual friends, and then, as is the cus tom in England, the ladies, at a sign from the hostess, left the gentlemen to their after dinner cigar, and wo entered the drawing room. What most charmed me with Miss Braddon was her entire freedom from affectation. tier works were not once alluded to by herself. .my ques tions were asked rrgardii-- . • ■ 'rings she answered in a plain, ..... . L ,..:.... ward manner. I said : “ Miss Braddon, will you allow me to ask, you about your books ?” “ Why, certainly,” said she, “if that will interest you.” I asked her what part of the day most of her literary work was done in. “At any time,” she answered, “ but I find my brain clearer in early morning. I rise at seven o’clock, walk in the grounds for half an hour, then write for an hour ; by that time I generally feel ready for a good hearty breakfast. During the Jay, if an oppor tunity occurs, or if I feel in the humor, X write, never longer than an hour, or two at the very most. lam like a great many people, and do not like to commence, although I have thought out my work beforehand. However, I find when I set myself down to real work that my thoughts find vent, and my pen will not write fast enough.” “Does it-not tire you 1” No, I never tire of writing At one time, when I first began, I did not know what I was going to say, but now I learn that, like everything else, thoughts will be more completely expressed by having one’s plan perfected beforehand.” Can you foresee your strongest chapters?” “I seem to know which they will be, and find when I get into the story deeper that I am far more interested in my character then any of my readers can ever be. For the time I see them, hear them ■speak, and not the manner in which they express themselves. In fact, to me they ai'e living, breathing personages, my iamiliar spirits. i{ JBLow do you plan tlm end I ’ “ This seems always the most difficult part of them. Ido not plan them. I follow up my story as if X were reading some one else’s writing. The characters and the manner in which they have figured lead me to the end ; and indeed 1 feci a real regret at being com pelled to part with them. ” “ What a pity you let ‘ Cynthia’ die,” said I; “she was a character I admired so much.” “ How could I help it ? She was just meant for that ending. How could Joshua Haggard himself have been brought to confess the murder, except through the sorrow of losing her?’ “You never write stories after the French fashion ?” “No,” was too repry. “ I am an Englishwoman and write about women whose tpye I see around me every day.” One after another the rest of her books were dis cussed, until tea was announced. Again we entered the dining-room, and I felt that the time was approaching when I must say adieu., I .asked Miss Braddon which one of her books she considered the best, and was answered, “My earliest one, The Trail of the Serpent,’ .as recently revised.” I thanked her for the cordial manner and patience with which, she had answered ray many questions, ’"I and with sincere regret on my side we parted that evening, and I felt that never had I been so agreeably entertained as on that one day X spent with Miss Braddon. How to Cook a Husband. The first thing to be done is to catch him. Having done so, the mode of cook ing him so as to make a good dish is as follows .-—Many a good husband is spoiled in the cooking. Some women keep them constantly in hot water, while others freeze them with conjugal coldness ; some smother them with hatred and contention, and still others keep them in pickle all their lives. These women always serve them up with, tongue sauce. Now, it is not to be supposed that husbands will bo tender and good if treated in this way ; but they are, on the contrary, very de licious when managed as follows :—Get a largo jar, called the jar of , carefulness (which all good houswives have on hand); place your husband in it, and place him near the fire of conjugal love ; let the fire be pretty hot ; especially let it be clear ; above all, let the heat be constant ; cover him over with affection ; garnish him over with the spice of pleasantry,'and if you add kisses and other confections, let them be accompanied with a sufficient portion of secrecy, mixed with prudence and moderation. A Masked Ball. —A masked ball, which borught out a considerable number of quaintly dressed people, was a rather successful affair in Wellington last Mon day night. A Walking Match. —Mr J. L. Wilt shire, of Marton, has challenged Mr W. Delaney to walk from Wanganui to Pal merston, via Marton, back the same way and then finishing at Marton; stakes to be from £SO to £IOO aside. Delaney prefers finishing at Wanganui, that being now his head quarters, and answers the j challenge by offering to walk from Foxton to Wanganui, stakes to be £IOO aside. The Skylark From Home. —A corres pondent at Clive brings under notice of the “Hawke’s Bay Herald” a singular de parture in the habit of the skylark, when imported into this colony, from what are its attributes at home. “ Here,” he says, “ these birds are to be seen pour ing out their souls in melody—not as at home, high up in the heavens, but upon the fences near the ground. I have seen many of them between Clive and Hav elock, perched almost at my hand, and have been much struck with this change in their habit. Probably it is occasioned by being cooped up in cages during the voyage out. At all events, whatever is the cause the fact remains, and I think it sufficiently remarkable to call for in investigation. ” Horrible Suspicion. —The special cor respondent of the “ Lyttelton Times” does well to open his latest Wellington gossip from the “ gallery and about the lobbies" with a statement that he has been the oc cupant of a sick chamber. The assurance somewhat smoothes down the reader's hair, which might otherwise stand on end after reading the special’s closing para graph as follows ;—A horrible rumor is being circulated respecting the disappear ance of a man formerly residing not a hundred miles from Wellington, and al though the police pooh-pooh the matter, personal enquriea made on the spot con vince me that there should be a searching enquiry. For obvious reasons I will not mention names. The man disappeared some weeks ago, the police alleging that the last time he was seen alive he was ' coming out of a public house. But neigh bours allege that for two liours afterwards they heard his voice in altercation with his wife and her paramour, and that next day and for several days afterwards, enor mous liras were kept up in this house, and the smell of burning flesh was so horrible that complaints were made to the Inspec tor of Nuisances. Surely there is a caw here for investigation. THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN [Saturday October 25. 1879, 4

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The Ashburton Guardian. COUNTY AGRICULTURAL AND SPORTING RECORDER Vql. I.—No. 14 ASHBURTON, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 1879 Price—TWOPENCE Auctioneers and Commissfdon Agents EDMISTON BROS. & GUNDBY k (late bullock AND CO.), ASHBURTON, General Merchants, Auctioneers, Stock, Station, Estate, and Commission L. Agents. Sales of Stock, Farm Implements, &c., will be held at their Yards, Ashbur ton, and the Tinwald Yards, on alternate TUESDAYS. . CASH ADVANCES Made on Stock, Produce, &c., consigned for Positive Sale. EDMISTON BROS. & GUNDRY. 19 ALFRED HARRISON, AUCTIONEER, COMMISSION AGENT, . • etc. ■ • SALES, Sales of Stock, Mer chandise, Furniture and Effects, also Pigs, Fowls, and General Produce. WEEKLY" SALE " Every SATURDAY at 12 o’clock. SALE YARDS ATTENDED. nines ean homadeat my office or at the Yards.' r Agent for the Transatlantic Fire Insurance Company. 6 ■ JOBS LLOYD CRAWLEY, AUCTIONEER, STQCK, LAND, ESTATE, AND COM : MISSION AGENT, Holds Weekly Sales Even: Saturday, at On* to'chinA* of Horses, Farm Produce, ancUGeneraLMerchandiae of every descrip tion. • ' - Full advertisements third page. T.A&OYD CRAWLEY, gxoor, Land, Estate, and Commission ■ Agent, Saunders’ Buildings, East-si, Ashburton. S77f : - [Cabd.] J E. B UCHANAN & Co Auctioneers, Land, and Estate Agents, ASHBURTON. 313 a FARMERS AND OTHERS. Messrs, acland, Campbell, & CO. are prepared to supply Farmers and others with Station Stores, Fencing Wire, Fencing Staples, Standards, &c., at Lowest Bates, and of First-class quality. AGENTS FOB THE ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY. CAPITAL ... ... £2,000,000 INSURANCES EFFECTED AT LOWEST RATES. ■ ACLAND, CAMPBELL & CO., 65 . Auctioneers. pREDK. pAVITT, East Street (Close to the Railway StATioN) Ashburton, ; land and General Commission Agent. Orders taken for—Sydney Drays, Newcastle Coal, and, Malvern (by the truck load), Build ing Materials of all kinds, Fencing Wire, can; &c., i MESSRS. POYNTZ & CO., A N D, STATE, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS. ' Bents and Debts Collected. Money advanced on Freehold Security. 7 Hotels. railway hotel WINSLOW. HR W. HARRIS requests the publ J :to know that h)e is back at his o house, and wishes hia old friends to kno that; they Will revive the same go< accommodation as formerly. Friva Suites of Booms lor families. Wines ai Beer of the beat brands. Good stablii and loose boxes, with every attendance. W. HARRIS, Proprietor. 3166 Millers, &c. SAUNDERS BROS., MILLERS, Grain Merchants, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS. Offices— EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Mills— GREAT SOUTH ROAD. 72 HiyyTOFFAT begs to inform the t IVI inhabitants of Ashburton and surrounding districts that his NEW FLOUR MILL AT WAKANUI HAS COMMENCED WORK, And hopes, by strict attention to busi ness, and turning out a First-class article, to merit a share of public support. Special attention paid to Gristing, and Farmers from a distance can have their Grist ground by return. 31 Insurance. THE LONDON & LANCASHIRE FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Capital —Fully Subscribed, £1,500,000. •pIRE INSURANCES of all kinds taken at lowest rates, special attention being given to Stack, Farm, Building, and other Agricultural Risks. Applications by letter for insurance will be promptly attended to. The London and Lancashire being purely a Fire Company, the whole of its resources are available to meet Fire claims and this feature will at once commend itself to the public, for the resources of the Company can never be applied to the settlement of Life Claims or Marine Losses, but every penny of its Capital (the whole of which could be called up at any time), together with its reserves, are available for Losses by Fire, and offer a complete guarantee that all engagements will be fully carried out. Claims are met with promptitude and liberality. Agents for Ashburton— SAUNDERS BROS. 6 ____________ Business Notice. IN BANKRUPTCY. WEEKS & DIXON have on Sale at their Office, East Street North,- - PROOFS OF DEBT FORMS, FORMS OF AFFIDAVIT, Also, — FORMS OF TO LET and FOR SALK CHRISTCHURCH AND SUBURBAN DIRECTORY FOR 1879. ON SALE at the “ HERALD ’’ Office, Saunders Buildings, East-street. Price : Two Shillings and Sixpence. Neatly Bound in Cloth. The above Volume contains a lot of valuable information, and should be in the bands of every Tradesman. Timber Merchants. TIMBER! TIMBER!! 300,000 THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND FEET OF SUPERIOR BjUILDING TIMBER. ALSO, 20,000 TWENTY THOUSAND SAWN TOTARA AND BLACK PINE Jjl ENC IN G gTAKES NOW ON SALE AT HAYES’ TIMBER YARDS, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, AT REDUCED PRICES. 12 Brick Manufactory. BRICKS. rjl HE UNDERSIGNED havir.g COM PLETED oheir KILN at Ashburton, are prepared to SUPPLY BRICKS, equal tc any made in the Colony, at any Station up or down. Samples to be seen at the Company's Offices, Ashburton, Rakaia, and V. inslow W. MONTGOMERY & CO [Limited] 32 Saddler. WM. ANDERSON, SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER, Ashburton, HAS always in STOCK a complete assortment of every description of Saddlery, Harness, Whips, Saddlers’ Iron mongery, &c., imported direct from Eng land. Goods to order manufactured on the premises of the best Materials, and at the lowest rates. 11 Cabinetmakers. T. A. GATES, TJ ABIN E T MAKER, PICTURE FRAME MAKER, AND UNDERTAKER, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, ASHBURTON. 4 SPILLARD’S CABINET MAKING AND UPHOL STERY Manufactory, and Ware house, next to the Union Bank, Tancred street, Ashburton. Sitting Room and Bedroom Tables, Couches, Chetfonniers, Chairs, Chests of Drawers, Washstands, Commodes, Chim ney Glasses, Toilet do., Whatnots, Dress ing Tables, Cradles, Children’s Cots, Bassi nettes, Basket Ware, Bedsteads—double, single, iron, and wood; Mattresses, spring, hail-, wool, and flax; Beds, feather, woollen, and cotton-flock; Bolsters and Pillows, do., do.; Carpets, Rugs, Floorcloth ; Mats and Matting Fibre, Cocoa and China; Fenders, Fire Irons and Japanned Ware ; Galvanised Baths and Buckets ; Kitchen Tables ; and English and American Chairs. Blinds —Venetian, Wire Gauze, Common Roller, and Spring ; Curtain Poles, &c. Orders promptly attended to. 13 CABINETMAKING & UPHOLSTERING ESTABLISHMENT, East Street (next Echo Dining Rooms), ASHBURTON. John Mee ch, PRACTICAL CABINETMAKER, UPHOLSTERER, PAPERHANGER, Ac. ALL KINDS OF REPAIRS. Furniture Renovated and Repolished, or Exchanged. 16 WANTED KNOWN—That Visiting Cards, plain or mourning, can be obtained printed in various styles, at the “Herald” and “Guardian” offices, near the Railway Station, General Merchants. ■ 'rti? r ' \ > f- r GREAT SALE OF THE ASSIGNED ESTATE OF HOOPER, AITKEN & CO. ORE, AND CO., HAVING SECURED THE ENTIRE STOCK Of the above Estate, amounting to A 5,345 ios.’ 4<i, I Have decided to give the PUBLIC the » >i4 advantage of their Purchase by SELLING the whole of the DRAPERY, CLOTHING, BOOTS and SHOES, IRONMONGERY, FURNITURE, CROCKERY & GLASSWARE AT ABOUT HALF THE USUAL PRICE foe CASH. SALE OF THE DRAPERY, CLOTHING, BOOTS AND SHOES, AT THE PREMISES LATELY OCCUPIED BY J, H. PASS AND CO. SALE OF THE IRONMONGERY, FURNITURE, CROCKERY & GLASSWARE, AT THE NEW PREMISES OF HOOPER, AITKEN AND CO. BOTH SALES WILL COMMENCE ON SATURDAY, 27th SEPT. ORR AND CO., ASHBURON AND RAKAIA. 10 Chemist. MEDICAL II ALL. Established 1874. ]\l OAM BRIDGE,. DRUGGIST, FAMILY AND DISPENSING CHEMIST, Has always in .V.tock— SPONGES—Honeycomb and Turkey Toilet TRUSSES—Common Circular, Cole’s, Sal mon and Ody’s, Mocmain, &c. ELASTIC STOCKINGS Knee Caps, Wristlets, and Anklets ; Abdominal Belts in Silk and Thread. FEEDING BOTTLES—Mather’s, Maw’s, Dean’s, Stocker’s, Ayrton and Saun ders’, O’Connell’s. INFANTS’ FOODS—Liebig’s, Hard’s, Neave’s, Ridge’s, Nestle’s. COD LIVER OILS—De Jongh’s, Lang ton’s, Mbller’s, Foxe’s, Southall Bros. PERFUMERY—Piesse and Lubin’s, Kim mel’s, Gosnell’s, Briedenbach’s, Low’s, The Crown Perfumery Company’s HORSE AND CATTLE MEDICINES. HOMCEOPATHIC MEDICINES—Leath and Ross’s daily expected ex “ Wai tangi. TEETH CAREFULLY EXTRACTED. 2 CHAS. N E A T E,. I—l s w o MOORE STREET, d Q o cc ASHBURTON. 62 General Storekeeper. gTORE. The Oldest Established Business in the County of Ashburton. D. WILLIAMSON AND CO., DRAPERS, GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, TEA, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS. The Best House in Town for MEN’S, BOYS’, AND YOUTHS’ READY-MADE CLOTHING. CELEBRATED ROOT AND SHOE DEPOT. 14 SANDO AND CO., OENERAL STOREKEEPERS, TOBACCONISTS, NEWS AGENTS, &c,, &c., EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Labor Registry Office. 35 Painter. J. R. CHAPMAN, pAINTER, GLAZIER, PAPER HANGER & SIGNWRITER, Importer of Paperhangings, White Lead, Glass, &c. The trade supplied at lowert Wholesale Prices. 17 S. COLLINS & SON, J>AINTERS, PAPERHANGERS, SIGN-WRITERS, PLUMBERS, and DECORATORS, Moore-stbebu Ashburton. Country orders promptly attended to, and the quality of Work and Materials Guaranteed. Public Notices. WANTED KNOWN—That we are now Selling 250 Cream Laid Commercial Envelopes for 25., cash ; 500 ditto, 3s. 6d. cash ; and 1000 ditto, 6s. 6d., for prompt cash only. Weeks & Dixon. WANTED —Servants out of Employ ment to advertise for Situations in the “Herald” and “Guardian.” Only One Shilling, Cash, for fifteen words. Builders. Ashburton steam saw mills SASH AND DOOR MANUFACTORY. G. PARKIN, Proprietor, BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR. Moore Street, Every description of Timber and Budding Materials in Stock and supplied on must reasonable terms. Plans prepared and Estimates Given on tl e shortest notice. 26 Carriers. B. C. SMITH, CARRIER, ETC., Moore Street, Ashburton. 25 TH. BREWER’S Royal Mail COACH . leaves Longbeach for Ashburton (vitl Waterton, Ashton, Wheatstone, and Tinwald) daily, at 7 a.m., returning by the same route on arrival of 3 p.xn. train from Christchurch. Parcels and orders punctually attended co. T. H. BREWER, L 95 Proprietor. ECOOKSON, Wills Street, runs the , MAIL COACH from Ashburton Railway Station to Green Street, Alford Forest, and Mount Somers, every Tuesday, and Friday, returning Wednesday and Saturday at 8 p.m. Business Notices. Advertise. If you want fto sell a Farm, to sell a Horse, to rent a Farm, to buy a Horse, to buy a House, to rent a House, to obtain Board, to sell Groceries, to sell Furniture, to sell Hardware, to hire a Servant, to borrow Money, If you want \ to sell Dry Goods, to sell a Carriage, to sell Real Estate, to seek a Situation, to obtain a Servant, to engage a Salesman, to sell Millinery Goods, to sell a House or Section, to find a Strayed Animal, to find any one’s Address, to sell a piece of Furniture, to find an owner for Anything, to buy a second-hand Carriage, : to find anything you have L ost, If you want I. to sell Agricultural Implements YOU CAN DO SO, BY MAKING YOUR WANTS KNOWN IN THE ASHBURTON HERALD. OFFICE : SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, East Street, FARMERS ! FARMERS ! FARMERS ! R. MoKERROW AND CO., RE Cash Purchasers of Wool, Grain, and all kinds of Farm Produce, and are also prepared to make Liberal CASH ADVANCES on the above placed in their hands either for sale or shipment to the English or Colonial Markets. A Large Stock of Curnsacks, Wool packs, &c., for sale at lowest current prices. R, McKERROW & CO., GRAIN MERCHANTS, RAKAIA. GO EATING AND SEED POTATOES. FUST RECEIVED —A few Tons of I Good Derwent POTATOES for Sale, heap. GEORGE JAMESON, r Ashburton. For Sale. FOR SALE, T 1 rtnri ACRES Tussock Land, in *O > L»OL> Lots to suit purchasers. Very Liberal Terms. 74 SAUNDERS BROS. FOR SALE, DOUBLE SEATED BUGGY. And a quantity of Livery Stable* keeper’s effects. 76 SAUNDERS BROS. Amusements. RACING QLUB. ANNUAL MEETING. WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY, NOVEMBER ityrn and 2qth, FIRST DAY. 1. Handicap Hurdle Race of 40 sovs; distance 2 miles, over 8 flights of about 3ft. 6in. hurdles ; nomination I sov.; acceptance 2 sovs, 2. County Hurdle Race Handicap, of 25 sovs. ; over 6 flights of about 3ft. 6 in. hurdles; nomination I sov., acceptance 2 sovs. ; 1)4 miles. District horses only. 3. Maiden Plate of 20 sovs.; distance IJ4 miles; weight for age ; entrance 2 sovs. ; district horses only, that have never won ■km advertised race. 4. Ashburton Cup Handicap of 50 sovs., added to a sweepstake af 5 sovs. for acceptors; nomination2sovs., acceptance 2 sovs.; 2 miles. 5. Ladies’ Purse of 25 sovs.; district horses only; welter weights for age; gentlemen riders, who must be members of the Ash burton Racing Club; entrance 2 sovs.; 1)4 miles. 6. Farmers’ Plate of 10 sovs.; for horses the bona fide property of owners residing in the County of Ashburton ; no weight under 12 stone; 1% miles; entrance 1 sov. SECOND DAY. 1. County Steeplechase of 30 sovs.; over about 2 miles of fair hunting country; weight for age; for district horses only; entrance 2 sovs. 2. Racing Club Handicap of 40 sovs.; added t > a sweep of 3 sovs. for acceptors ; 1)4 miles; open ; nomination 2 sovs. 3. Tradesmen’s Handicap of 20 sovs.; district horses only; 1)4 miles; nomina tion 1 sov.; acceptance I sov. 4. Forced Handicap of 15 sovs.; for all < winning horses at this meeting; entrance 2 sovs.; 1)4 miles. 5. Consolation Handicap of 15 sovs.; for beaten horses; nomination 1 sov,; acceptance 1 sov. RULES AND REGULATIONS : Qualification fee, £2 25.; members of the Ashburton Racing Club free. No entry will be received for any of the races except on the condition that all dis putes shall be decided by the stewards, whose decision in all cases shall be final. County horses shall be held to mean horses the bona fide property of owners residing in the County of Ashburton pre vious to Ist September, 1879. Canterbury Jockey Club rules strictly adhered to unless otherwise specified. No protest will be entertained unless £2 2s. be deposited, which shall be foi feited should the protest, in the opinion of the stewards, prove frivolous. All entries and nominations to be in the hands of the secretary, addressed to the Somerset Hotel, not later than 4 p.m. on October 31st. Weights to appear for first day’s handicaps on Friday. November 14th ; acceptances on Monday, November 17th, in “ Lyttelton Times,” the “Press," and the Ashburton “Herald,” and for second day’s racing, weights will be declared at 7 p.m. on evening of Novem ber 19 ; acceptances at 9 p.m. same night. 411 entries to be sealed and addressed t< to the secretary, Ashburton, enclosing entrance fees, name and age of horse, and colors of the rider. Any jockey riding in any other than his declared colors will be fined one sovereign. JAMES WILKIE, 402 a Hon. Sec. Poulterer, &c. RABBITS! RABBITS!! P. HARPER, FISHMONGER AND POULTERER Near the Ashburton Hotel, East Street, BEGS to inform the inhabitants «■! Ashburton that he HAS OPENED in the above line, and trusts, by stnrt attention to business, and supplying b«t articles of first class quality, hopes *4 merit a share ol public patronage OYSTER SALOON. Hot Fried Fish and Tea and Coffee at all hours.

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SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE. PORT OP LYTTELTON. ARRIVALS. Oct. 24—Prosperity, brigantine, from Kaipara, with 90,000 feet of timber. Oct. 25 —Penguin, s.s., from Port Chalmers. . Oct. 25 —Hawea, from Auckland, via East Coast. Oct. 25—Maud Graham, schooner, from Picton, with 60,000 feet of timber. Oct. 25 —Huia, s.s., from Wellington and Kaikoura. . Oct.'*26—Sarah and Mary, brigantine, Lorn Bluff. Oct. 27—Rotorua, from Port Chalmers. OtaL.JJ7 .Mary Blair, barque, from Hobart Town. SAILED. Oct. 25—Hawea, s.s , for Akaroa and Port Chalmers. Oct. 25—Penguin, s.s,, for Welling ton and Auckland. . Oct. 25—Torea, schooner, for Kaipara. Oct. 25—Onward, schooner, for Picton. Oct. 25 —Fawn, brig, for Newcastle. Oct. 25—Especulador, barque, for New castle. Oct. 25—Sunbeam, barque, for New- Oct. 27—Rotorua, for Sydney. Oct. 27—Seabird, for Hokianga. Oct. 28—Huia, for Kaikoura and Wei lington. Serious apprehensions are entertained regarding the safety of the ship Knowslej Hall, now 142 days out from the Start. EXPECTED ARRIVALS. From Louden —Lady Jocelyn, Euterpe, Knowsley Hall (M.K. J. R.), Hurunui, Hereford. Southesk. and Waitara. From Newcastle —Surprise, Australian Sovereign, and Tasso. From New York via Wellington—Her mes. From New York—Annabel. From Mauritius —Jasper. From Wellington —Albion, This Day ; Taiaroa, Oct. 30 ; Rotomahana, Nov. 1 ; Wanaka, Nov. 3. From Port Chalmers Waitaki, Oct. 29 ; Hawea, Nov. 1. From Oct. 30. From New York, via Port Chalmers —Elmeranda. From Melbourne —Ringarooma, Oct. 27 ; Tarania, Nov. 6. From the Sounds—Esther. From Sydney —Rotomahana, Nov. 1. From Glasgow—Remonstrant. From Calcutta —Bruce. STEAMERS LEAVE LYTTELTON AS UNDER. For Wellington— Waitaki, on Wednes day, 29th Oct. For Napier and Auckland —Hawea, on Saturday, Ist Nov., calling at Gxs , home and Tauranga. For Port Chalmers— Albion, This Day. Passengers from Christchurch to Port by the 2.40 p.m. train. To be followed by the Wellington on - Thursday, 30th October. For Melbourne, via Bluff Albion, This Day (Tuesday), transhipping to Ringarooma, at Port Chalmers. Passengers from Christchurch to Port leave by the 2.40 p.m. train. To be followed by the Albion from Port Chalmers, on 6th Nov. Passengers by Wakatipu, on Wednesday, sth Nov. For Sydney —Rotomahana, 7th Nov. ForAkaroa— Penguin, Saturday, Nov. 8. For Hobart Town —Albion, This Day. For Picton, Nelson, &c. —Waitaki, on Wednesday, Oct. 29th. Passengers by the 2.40 p.m. train from Christ church to Port. Cargo till noon. All berths to be secured at the Shipping Office. COMMERCIAL. Ashburton Guardian Office, Monday evening. Messrs Saunders Bros, report sales of wheat in London as follows ;—Ex Mara val, 47s 6d, 48s 9d, and 49s 6d per 4901b5; and ex City of Quebec, 47s 6d and 48s per 4961b5. Messrs Eriedlander Bros, have received advices by the San Francisco mail of the sale of their consignments of wheat per Piako, City of Quebec, and Maraval, at 43s and 49s per quarter. ASHBURTON RETAIL LIST. The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Co. (Limited) under date 11th September, 1879, report as follows on Epglish trade : ' Jn the Home industries the feature of the month is the demand which has sprung up in'the iron trade. Large orders have been received from America, Russia, and in spite of the new protective tariff, from GfeSajiy. Prices have not yet been much affected, the limits being doubtless low, and the requirements restricted chiefly to bars, pig and railway iron. There are no indications of improvement in the cotton trade, and efforts are still being made to reduce the rates of wages. The wool trade i 3 dull, but the recent fine weather has imparted an improved tone to the Brad ford market, which, for the lack of busi ness, can only be regarded as temporary. fiThe, Customs’ returns for August were published on the Bth instant, and annexed wid be found our usual extracts there from. The total imports for the month amounted to £28,335,009, as £29 106 823 last year, showing a tailing on of about 2i per cent. The exports aggre gated £17,327,308, as compared with £17,303,538 for August 1878, the figures being practically identical. The most noteworthy feature of the imports is the large increase in the receipts of bread stuffs. The quantity of wheat is 116 per cent higher and the value 105 i per cent ; and wheat Hour is 123 per cent greater in quantity, and nearly 105 per cent in value. This is to be accounted for by the recent enormous arrivals from the United States, which have, however, reduced the visible supply in that quarter from seventeen to sixteen millions of bushels. On the other hand the importation of barley has de clined about 40 per cent in quantity and 34 per cent in value. Indian corn has also fallen off to the extent of 3G per cent in quantity and 35 per cent in value. Of other articles for food consumption, coffee, bacon, currants, and tea have been imported in larger quantities, but prices are lower. Potatoes, raisins, rice, and wine, show a decline in quantities more or less, values in most instances still having a downward tendency. Dutiable goods mark a decline and goods in bond are beginning to accumulate ; it is evident that the pur chasing power of the community for articles of luxury has received a check as a consequence of the continued depression in trade. Of raw produce for manufactur ing purposes cotton shows an increase of 15 per cent in quantity, but a decrease of 14 per cent in value. Flax, hemp, and jute have been received in larger quanti ties, but prices are still drooping. Wool has declined 33J per cent in quantity, and 35 per cent in value ; while woollen yarn shows a falling off of 29 per cent in quantity and 25 per cent in value. Turning to the exports, iron and steel have increased 21 per cent in quantity, but the relative advance is only a trifle above 7 per cent in value. The demand which has led to this increased export has been almost entirely from America and Russia. Whether the enquiry be only of a temporary character has yet to be deter mined. The quantity of copper shipped during the month is greater by 15 per cent, but the relative advance in price is barely 1 per cent. Cotton yarn and twist show a diminution of 9 per cent in quantity, and Hi per cent in value, while cotton piece goods show an advance of 7 per cent, but in value the increase is not appreciable. Jute yam is 1 per cent less in quantity, but the value has increased as much as 134 per cent. Jute piece goods appear to be in demand, the quantity showing an increase of 18 per cent, the relative value being 10 per cent higher. Linen yarn and piece goods show com paratively little alteration in prices. Spirits have been taken off 40 per cent more in quantity, and 22J per cent in value, while refined sugar has”advanced 12J per cent in quantity, with a diminished value to the extent of 4£ per cent. The other articles call for no comment. POST OFFICE NOTICES. Mails close at the Chief Post Office, Cheistchurch, for the following places (subject to the necessary alterations) as under : Tuesday, October 28. For Otago and Australian Colonies, per Albion, at 1.50 p. m. For Christchurch and North at 10.20 a.m. 4 p.m., and 7.30 p.m., daily. For Chertsey at 10.20 a.m daily. For Rakaia at 10.20 a.m and 4 p.m daily. For Dunedin, Tinwald Winslow, Hinds, Coldstream, • Rangitata, Orari, Winchester, and Gera'dine, at 10.20 a.m, daily. For Temuka, Timaru, and South at 10.20 sum and 3 p.m daily. For Greenstreet, Ashburton Forks, Mount Somers, and Ashburton Gorge on Tuesdays and Fridays at 10.30 a.m For Ashton, Waterton, and Longbeach, at .15 p.ni. daily. For Wakanui and Seafield, on Mondays and Thursdays, 7.30 p.m. Sydney J. Dick, Chief Postmaster. UNCLAIMED LETTERS. The following ietteis from places beyond the colony were received at the Ashburtcn Post Office during the month of August, and temamed unclaimed on ist October, 1879' — Allinham, J. Charles, Richard Critchley, W. S. Deacon, William Devane, Patrick Fraher, John Criffin, Morgan Maclean (or Maclear) John Kennedy, William Kissane, Michael Larkin, Andrew Morrison, James Moriarty. Michael Quinlan. Mary Ryan, Thomas B. Sharp, Sames Valpy, John N. Vincent, J. Walker, Archibald Woodman, W. D. Young, Lewis P. McAllister, Mrs Black, Tohn Twiss, Michael W. St, G. Douglas, Postmaster. On the first da; j( each month a list is ex hibited at each Pt .t Office in the Colony of the addresses of all letters received from places be yond the Colony that have remaind unclaimed for one month at such Post Office; and such of these letters as remain unclaimed at the end of a further period of two months are then for warded to the Dead Letter Office, to be return ed unopened to the countries where they origi nated. Unclaimed letters originating in the Colony are not advertised, but at the end of two months are forwarded to the Dead Letter Office, Wellington, there to be opened and re turned to the writers. A travelling Post Office having been estab lished on the Southern line of railway, letters bearing a late fee of 2d. may be posted at any station in the mail carriage attached to the express train, and they will be included in the mails made up in transit for offices on the main line and branches. NOTICE. NEW POSTAL REGULATION. Letters posted within the eolony having the names and addresses of the senders printed on the address side of the envelopes, accompanied by a request that the letters be returned if not claimed within a stated period, will he return ed unopened. Provided, however, such letters shall have remained in the post office to which they may be addressed, at least ten days E MEMORANDA. AUCTION SALES. To-Morrow. J. E. Buchanan and Co., at their Yards, Havelock Street, 12.30—Horses, Etc. The Ashburton Guardian, COUNTY AGRICULTURAL & SPORTING RECORDER TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 1879. The political situation in Wellington has taken an unexpectedly favorable turn for the Ministry, who now find themselves as much in the majority as but a short time ago the Opposition held them in the minority. It was scarcely to be expected that sensible men in the House would long tolerate the dead-lock that prevented the progress of business, and wasted valuable time at a critical period in the colony’s history. And though we were fully pre pared for some change in the state of affairs, we judged, from the jubilant and even defiant tone of the Opposition leaders aud the Opposition press, that the change was to be brought about by defections not from the Opposition to the Ministerial j side, but from the Ministerial side to the i Opposition. Our calculations were wrong, ) and the star of Mr Hill's Government is ] in the ascendent. Four of the Opposi tion side, and from Auckland, too, be it remembered, have that it was to the advantage of the districts they represented to “ pass over,” and they have done so. The Premier has, they affirm, assured them of the passage through Parliament of Liberal measures, that the education system non - existing will not be disturbed, and that Auckland will obtain her just share of public works. They are there fore prepared to leave the ranks of Sir Geerge Grey and vote with Government. The Northern men who have thus cast off their never very strong allegiance to the “ pro consul ” are Mr Reader Wood, Mr Colbcck, Mr Hurst, and Mr Swanson. These recruits, much to the disgust of the Opposition, have taken with them the necessary ma jority to enable the Hall Ministry to face the hitherto chuckling Opposition when their threatened no-confidence vote comes, and to do so with the same defiance if need be, that characterised Sir George Grey, at whose “ chariot wheels,” but a week ago, the Ministerialists were to be “dragged.” Sir George, too, helj)s to swell the Go vernment’s majority ; for by his unseating for the City of Christchurch, and the appointing of Mr Richardson in his stead, Ministers recruit another seat. It is to be hoped, now that something approaching to a working majority has been secured, business will proceed, and that the work of legislation will go on in real earnest. Parliament lias now under its consider ation two measures dealing with the licensing question in the colony, the Local Option Bill of Mr Saunders, which has already appeared pretty fully in these columns, and a later Bill, introduced by Mr Acton Adams, one of the Nelson members, which is shortly entitled The Licensing Acts Amendment Bill. It re peals all the Acts which are inconsistent with the new Bill, particularly the pro visions relating to the fees payable for licenses. In fact the Bill seems to have been introduced mainly with a view to equalise the license fees throughout the colony. Clause 4 of Mr Adams’ Bill classifies the licenses as follows : “ There shall be four classes of pub licans’ licenses, namely—(l) Town license, meaning a license applied for within any city or borough incorporated under the Municipal Corporations Act. (2) County license, meaning a license applied for outside of any city or borough, and not being an accommodation or ferry license. (3) Accommodation license, meaning a license applied for outside of any city or borough, and where the business to be done under such license shall principally consist of accommodation to travellers. (4) Ferry license, meaning a license ap plied for on the terms of keeping a ferry, or keeping in repair any roads or bridges adjacent to such house. Clause 5 fixes the fees payable under the Bill for the various licenses thus— For a wholesale- license £lO For a bottle license 25 For a packet license ... ... ... 10 For a town license ... ... ... 25 For a country license ... ... ... 20 For an accommodation license ... 10 For a ferry license ... ... ... 1 The above figures show a very material reduction upon the licenses now paid in many parts of the colony, and it yet re mains to be seen to what extent these reductions will be sanctioned. The Bill has passed the second reading but we are very much afraid Mr Adams fee table will be considerably disturbed m Com mittee of the whole House. Clause 6 of the Bill fixes the business hours of licensed houses, and these are between six in the morning and eleven at night, two hours earlier in commencing than is allowed by the Forbes Mackenzie Act, but the same limit at night. The Sunday hours seem to have been fixed with a view to legalising Sunday drinking. It is notorious that a large amount of trade is carried on in the colony on Sunday, not withstanding that provision is made to prevent it. The police seem powerless to deal with the matter ; at any rate the trade goes on, and it is probable the framer of the new Bill fancied that if the present legal machinery could not stop the Sunday traffic, it would be as well to make it a legitimate trade at once. He, however, has only given two hours during which liquor can be sold, and con sumed on licensed premises by other than boarders or bona fide travellers, and these hours are between one and two in the afternoon and eight and nine in the evening. The Sunday hours also hold for Christmas Day and Good Friday. Ex tension of licenses till twelve o’clock could be obtained under this clause for an extra fee of twelve pounds. Clause 7 dispenses with the customary door lamp in cities and towns lighted at the expense of the ratepayers, except in such streets as do not enjoy the luxury of a public lamp. Clause 8 defines the ex pression “bona fide traveller” to mean any person travelling for business, pleasure, health, recreation, or any other lawful purpose to which the obtaining of liquor is merely ancillary ; and it throws the onus of proof that a man is not a bona fide traveller upon the prosecutor in any action under the Licensing Act. Messrs Aoland, Campbell and Co.— This fiim announce that for the future their business in Ashburton will be carried on through the agency of Mr George Jameson, and for the future the auction sales of horses, &c., at the Bazaar will be held fortnightly, commencing on Saturday next, November 1. The stock sales at Tinwald and Ashburton will be carried on every fortnight as usual. Timaku Show. —The Timaru Agricul tural and Pastoral Show will be held to day and to-morrow. The entries .are not so numerous as last year, and a summary of these will be found on reference to our telegraphic columns. Fast Travelling.— The Union Com pany’s new steamer Rotomahana is keeping up her reputation of being the fastest boat in the colonies. Our telegraph advices state that she has arrived at Russel, north of Auckland, after a speedy passage of 3 days 11 hours. This is the quickest on record : the nearest we can recollect being made by the s.s. Otago some 13 years ago, when new, from Sydney to Nelson in 4 days 4 hours, with fair winds all the way. The Or.n Men’s Home.—We under stand it is the intention of a party of ladies and gentlemen to visit the Home, at an early date, for the purpose of providing an entertainment of a varied character for the old men. The appreciative manner in which the efforts of the same party were received on a former occasion leads us to infer that this visit will be anxiously looked for by the inmates. I. O. G. T.—At the weekly meeting of the Star of the East Lodge on Saturday even ing in the Templar Hall, there was an unusually large attendance. There were no initiations, but several propositions for membership were made. The chief busi ness of the evening was the election of officers for the quarter ensuing. Bro. St. Hill was elected to the Chief’s chair, and Bro. B. C. Smith to that of Vice Templar. The installation ceremony will be per formed next Saturday evening, by Deputy Galloway, of the Tinwald Lodge. Amongst other items of business, a committee was appointed to aid in getting up an enter tainment for the inmates of the Old Men’s Home on an early date. Taranaki Iron.— We notice with pleasure that the Taranaki iron sand is at last likely to become of practical value. In our telegraphic columns will be found an account of the successful smelting of the sand and the casting of a superior quality of various articles, prominent amongst which are some bogie wheels for the railways. The numerous attempts which have been made to successfully work the iron sand have up till now been dis astrous failures, and large sums of money have been sunk in endevoring to perfect some process by which the crude sand could be converted into pig iron. As the supply is unlimited there ought now to be a great future before Taranaki. The Subscription Season. —The period of the year for shelling out has apparently arrived, judging by the number of sub scription lists at present on the move, and a great .amount of firmness is required to say “no” to the numerous applications for half-crowns and guineas ; but the crop shows signs of increasing. There is the usual Ashburton Racing Club subscription, the Winslow Sports, the Ashburton Annual Sports, the Waterton Sports, all time honored and legitimate; and then come tea fights and subscriptions to various church funds ; demands for de serving charitable objects ; art unions, and a host of other deserving but expensive objects, which we would all like to help, but they seem to come in rather too com pact a mass all at once. Doctor for Rakaia. — A fairly attended meeting of residents in the town was held at the offices of Messrs R. McKerrow and Co., Rakaia, on Saturday evening, for the purpose of considering the course to be adopted to induce a properly qualified medical practitioner to reside in the dis trict. Mr C. H. McLean was voted to the chair. The Chairman stated the object of the meeting, and spoke at some length on the absolute necessity existing, owing to the increase of population, for the residence at Rakaia of a properly qualified docto The delay in obtaining medical attendance from Ashburton—a distance of eighteen miles—is so great, particularly during the night and on Sun days, when no trains run, as in many in stances to cause the friends of sufferers to run great risk. On the motion of Mr John Mann, seconded by Mr W. Hart nail, it was resolved —“ That the follow ing gentlemen be written to, asking them to canvass their respective portions of the South Rakaia and Mount Hutt districts, to ascertain what amount could be guaran teed to a medical man for one j r ear, and that they be requested to communicate the result of their efforts by the 20th November next: —Messrs E S. Coster, D. G. Holmes, John Lambie, L. Lang ham, C. N. Mackie, C. T. Mackie, C. T. Allington, W. Hartnall, E. Chapman, C. A. Hardy, W. Saunders, and John Mann. ” Mr McLean was unanimously elected to act as secretary. Trout for Ashburton. —About a fort night ago 500 young trout were sent to Ash burton by the Acclimatisation Society, and liberated near Ashburton, and to-day another 1000 will arrive to stock some of the small creeks which empty into the river above Mount Somers. W. C. Walker, Esq., the County Chairman, has under taken the transit of the young fish to their future home. The trout turned out at Westerfield some five years ago have thriven very well, and we have heard of fish upwards of 121 b in weight having been caught in that neighborhood. Wesleyan Home Mission. —On Sunday last the Rev. J. H, Sirnmonds, from Timaru, conducted the services in the Wesleyan Church, Cameron street, morn ing and evening. At both services there were large congregations, after which collections were made for the Wesleyan Home Mission Fund. On Monday next, it was announced, the Rev. A. Reid, Chairman of the district, will hold a public meeting in the church for the pur pose of speaking on the mission work in New Zealand. Borough Rates. —We arc informed that the Rate Collector has commenced a crusade against those ratepayers who have as yet neglected to pay their dues, and it would be advisable for them to interview the officer at once, and settle with him, to avoid another interview of a more expen sive nature. As the summonses are to be issued alphabetically, those having an A or Bin front of their names would do well to hurry up, whilst the W’s can take things a little more leisurely. The Wakanui Road Board is following the same course with regard to unpaid rates, and fix the last day of grace on the Gth of November. The Hot Springs.— A correspondent of a Sydney paper thus refers to the Bay of Plenty Hot Springs : —ln your paper of the 27th September, in answers to cor respondents, I see inquiries made by a young man under the name of Sufferer (Nadjingoma) asking for a remedy for rheumatism. I have suffered very much in the way he describes for over 20 years, with the difference that the pains moved to nearly every part of the body ; and the only real relief I ever experienced, although I have tried numerous remedies, was at the Hot Springs in New Zealand ; I do not mean the Waiwera Hot Springs, which I have tried, and consider to be of no value for that complaint, but the Hot Springs, near the Bay of Plenty, about 50 miles from Tauranga, at a place called Ohinemutu. If Sufferer would write to me I would be happy to give him all the information necessary, as it is very difficult for a stranger to find out the best baths, the country about there being mostly in the hands of the natives. If he could go over next month, and stay till March or April, taking the baths two or three times a day, I am confident he would get great relief. I was at the baths for about two months, and found great relief. The American Palace Railway Cars. —The first of the new American Palace Railway carriages made its appearance at Ashburton yesterday. There are ten of them altogether in the possession of the Govern ment, and the balance will be put on the line as soon as fitted up. The first feature of the new carriage that strikes the eye is its great length, and this is borne out on measuring, as we find it is 44ft. in length as against the 32ft. E.iglish bogie carriages measure. Yankee ingenuity and lightness are visible everywhere, as are gaudiness and flimsiness throughout. The carriage runs on four pairs of wheels placed in couples at what looks a very great distance apart, an iron truss carrying the centre of the car riage. The axles are on the bogie prin ciple so as to permit of the carriage run ning on the sharpest curves, and the ar rangement of the springs is very ingenious, almost neutralising the vibration and oscillation of the carriage. A powerful brake is also fitted. The iron work con nected with the under structure is very different to the English wheels, Ac., and in some points superior. On deck, the reverse is the case, for gingerbread archi tecture is at once apparent. The inside of the carriage at first sight certainly looks palatial, but on examination there are some things in connection with it which we do not consider improvements on our present cars. Although 12ft. longer than the others, the new cars cannot seat so many passengers, nor can a passenger spread himself out at full length for a snooze, unless hj takes to the floor, the seats being arranged so that the passen gers may sit face to face or back to back at choice, according to the terms of friend ship or otherwise they may be on with the passengers on the next seat. There is accommodation for 34 passengers only. Lavatories, Ac., at either end occupy more room than their utility justifies on a line like the Great South Railway, where a quarter of an hour’s stoppage is made every two hours or so. The arrangements for ventilation and lighting are very good, two handsome kerosene lamps being pro vided, in place of the dim abominations heretofore used, which only tended to make darkness visible. The walls are tastefully veneered with panels in maple, mahogany, and teak, and the ceiling has a flashy looking painted calico tacked to it, of the Chinese lantern pattern. The de signer of the cars dses not seem to have been aware of the dimensions of the tunnels in New Zealand, and as the car riages are higher than the excavations, Oamaru is the last point on this lino they will ever reach. We suppose some one has made a blunder, and the only way out of the mess is to razee the top story, which will, perhaps, curtail their beauty, but make them more useful. One point must, however, be conceded to the new carriage. A clear passage-way runs down the centre, so that the guard can collect tickets with out inconvenience to himself or to any one else, and any passenger can enter the carriage without troubling every fellow passeuger he lias to pass to jam himself to one side to make room. The new seats, too, are so arranged that a little family party can make a journey almost wholly partitioned off from their fellow-travellers. An Extraordinary Yacht.—A blind boy and a cripple, residents of Baltimore, United States, have just built a splendid little j r acht, about 20ft in length, and s|ft beam. The boys—one sixteen and the other seventeen —begged the timber, nails, and other material,.and worked early and late to finish their difficult task. A kind hearted police sergeant bought paint for them. The boat is well built, and shows to as good advantage as any craft of her size and description over constructed, and the young builders are to make money by hiring her out. THE POLITICAL SITUATION. [by telegraph.] FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT. Wellington, Oct. 24. Sir George Grey, Mr Lundon, and a ew other virtuous members of the House having expressed their views as to the conduct of Messrs Wood, Swanson, Hurst, and Colbeck, Mr Wood was provoked into a retort, in which ho showed that whilst nothing whatever had been offered to him by the Government, Sir George Grey had offered him the office of Colonial Treasurer, and Mr Macau drew had offered him the position of Premier. Supply was granted this morning, and the Opposition declined to take any steps towards a vote of censure. Wellington, Oct. 25. Mr Richardson is seated for Christ church, instead of Sir George Grey. The Grcyites have served Mr Colbeck with a writ for £I,OOO, for sitting in the House while having some contract with the Government, which they had told him did not affect his seat at all when he was supposed to vote with them. The railing against the Auckland mem bers last night was someething worthy of Billingsgate. PARLIAMENT. The following items of Friday night’s Parliamentary sitting appeared in Satur day’s “Press”:— Wellington, Oct. 24. Mr Hall this afternoon moved that the House go into Committee of Supply, and invited Mr Macau drew to ventilate his grievance. Mr Macandrcw asked that the no confidence motion might be placed first on the order paper after supply. Mr Hall then promised to postpone all busi ness till the no confidence question was settled. Sir George Grey moved for correspon dence between the Government and the seceding Auckland members. This was negatived, Mr Wood said he was not ashamed of Iris action. He had promised his consti tuents to support Liberalism, with Sir George Grey as leader. Sir George Grey having resigned his leadership, he felt free to vote as he liked. The Opposition offered him the Trcasurcrship in a con tingent Ministry. Mr Macandrcw had even offered him the Premiership, but he felt that any Ministry from the Opposi 1 tion would be unable to comraaßddpfMi . fidence. He denied that any t promises had been made to the Auckland members. Nothing more had been promised than that, if it was found that Auckland had not received her fair pro portion of works the balance would be made up. A supply of £300,000 was granted. The other business was unimportant. It is expected that the want of confi dence will be discussed on Tuesday. In the House in the evening, Major Atkinson asked for supply at once. Sir George claimed the right to continue the debate, though not opposing supplies. The Supply Bill was then passed. Sir George Grey continued, referring to to the desertions from his party, and blaming three gentlemen for hiding the thing. The member for Marsden cer- tainly had the courage to tell him. Still he (Sir George Grey) was sanguine that right would triumph, and the majority in favor of the Liberal party . would .bo-. -» largely augmented. ■ . . Mr Reid followed, condemning the members who had abandoned the party. , ; . Mr Macandrew referred to Mr Wood’s statement regarding the Premiership, stating it was an after dinner affair, and that he said to Mr Wood that the Go vernor would not sene for him (Mr Macandrew), and that Mr Wood was better fitted for it, but that they should' first catch their hare. Mr Moss denounced the actoin taken by the Auckland members, and condemned the member for Waitomata especially. Mr DeLautour accused the member for Waitomata of acting from a feeling of dis appointment, because he went Home to get the Agent-Generalship and returned without it. He said that Mr Wood was the loudest in urging that Mr Macandrew should retain his leadership to the end of the session. He considered the whole thing pitiable, especially the way in which it had been kept secret. He considered Auckland was committing suicide, and hoped the party would stand firm and have nothing to do with men who acted falsely. “ . The Council met at 8.30, and passed the Imprest Bill through all stages. It then adjourned till Tuesday. It is tolerably certain that Mr Reader Wood was sworn in as a member of the Ministry to-day. Messrs Swanson, Hurst, and Colbeck agree to vote with the Go vernment. Tonioana also votes with the Government. Mr Lundon and another member will walk out of the House when the division is called. The Committee on Dr. Wallis and Mr. Hurst’s election report against the peti tioner, on the ground that the forms ef the House were not complied with, and the Elections Petitions Act does not make atay provision for a single petition against two - members. The Heathcote Bridges Bill, introduced by Mr Fisher, contains four clauses. The preamble sets out the necessity of, em- ; powering the Hoad Board of Heathcote, district to construct and maintain a bridge, over the Heathcote River at the end of Cemetry road and such other places above the said road as may be necessary. ' Sub ject to the provisions of the Public Works Act, 1876, the Board is struct and maintain such bridgcHn 'free public bridges, and may interrupt the navigation of the river Heathcote. 1 Sir George Grey’s Bill to make grants of Grown lands as sites for working-men’s clubs contains four clauses. It empowers . the Governor to set apart Grown lands for this purpose irk cities, towns, or places where such clubs are established. Grants of land so set apart to be made to trustees without power to sell, lease, or charge upon such lands. Mr Brandon’s Land Transfer Bill con- T tains three clauses. It repeals the proviso. 5« to section 97 of the Land Transfer Act, 1870, and substitutes another. Before re gistering a transfer or other dealing, the District Land Registrar will require the transferee or other party dealing with the land comprised in the certificate of title, lease, or other instrument, to make affi- davit that he has not transferred or other wise dealt with the land comprised there in ; that he has not deposited such lease, certificates, or other documents m security for any loan ; and the reoistrar must give fourteen days’ notice in a newpspaper and in the “ Gazette ” of the intention, of gister. Section 4 of the Land Transfer 1 ' Act, 1870, Amendment Act, 1876, is re- , pealed. TELEGRAPHIC. BRITISH & FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE. ( Special.) London, Oct. 25. In addressing a political meeting at Manchester the Marquis of Hartington denounced the Home and Foreign policy of the British Government as immoral and wanting political sagacity. (Reuter's Telegram .) London, Oct. 23. Three per cent, consols, 97|. The total reserve in notes and bullion in the Bank of England is £18,750,000. Calcutta, Oct. 25. The Ghilzais assembled at Kushi have assumed a threatening aspect, and Gene ral Roberts has taken precautionary measures. Paris, Oct. 23. The Bank of France’s rate of discount i» three per cent. Constantinople, Oct. 23. } Midhat Pasha has resigned. ‘ ' {Argus special. ) London, Oct. 23. _ The accident to the steamer Australia occurred off Ushant on. Friday. The steamer Trentham Hall was passing, and in attempting to tow her back broke seve ral hawsers. The high seas finally forced her to desist after two days, and she went to Plymouth for assistance. Afterwards the Australia drifted into a dangerous posi tion near Guernsey, where the Valorous and Trusty, war vessels, followed her with the intention of towing her out. In fbfc they failed, and with difficulty removed the passengers, who were conveyed to Plymouth, where they will await thb Pekin. Powerful tugs brought the Aus tralia to Plymouth to-day. The departure of the Brindisi mail is deferred a week, but the Company expect to deliver the mails in the contract lime. (Age S/>ecial.) London, Oct. 24 The Boers publicly insulted Sir Ganm^^ 2 THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN | Tuesday, O ctober 28, 1879 s. d. s. d. Butter, inferior to best b? lb I 2 to I 0 Effers. $ dozen 1 2 to 0 0 Cheese, prime quality, p 16 o 8 to 0 10 Bacon, prime smoked, b> lb 0 9 to 0 10 Hams in cloth, $ lb 1 0 to 0 0 Flour in bags, $ loolb 14 6 to 0 0 Oatmeal, # 251b 6 0 to 3'A Lard, lb - 0 9 to 0 0 FORMS PRINTED “To Let ” and “ For Sale ’’ —can be obtained at the Hbkald Office. Public Notices. WAKANUI ROAD BOARD. PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given, that it is the intention of the Waka nui Road Board, at a Meeting to he held on Thursday, November 6th, 1879, to strike a Rate of Ninepence in the Pound on the rateable value of all property in the District, for the year ending the 31st day of March, 1880, payable in one sum, on and after Thursday, the 13th day of November, 1879, and that the Rate Book is open for inspection at the Board’s Office, Moore Street, Ashburton. FOOKS & SON, Surveyors, &c., to the Board. 581a—123 Y. R. mHE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN I (County Agricultural and Sporting Recorder) is a GAZETTE for all Notices under The Debtors and Creditors Acts. October G, 1879. Business Notices. PRINCE ALBERT PRIVATE HOTEL undersigned having opened the Prince Albert Boarding House, in Wills Street, near the Railway Station, under the management of Mr. and Mrs. Lucas, begs to say he is determined to keep GOOD TABLE, and afford Comfortable Accommodation to customers at MODERATE CHARGES. THOMAS CLARK, Proprietor. 333a —27 CENTRAL TEMPERANCE HOTEL, Baring Square (Near Town Hall). RE-OPENING of the above commo dious and centrally situated Pri vate and Commercial Hotel. T. BROADBELT, PROPRIETOR, Is prepared to give Superior Accommoda tion to Boarders and the Travelling Public on REASONABLE TERMS. Weekly Board and Lodging ... £1 Weekly Board ... ... ... 14s. MEALS AT ALL HOURS. Beds (single), Is. 6d. Private Room for Ladies. 334—82 a ECHO DINING ROOMS, EAST STREET SOUTH, Next door to Messrs. Sando& Olsen, Ashburton. A DUPUIS begs to inform the inhabi , tants of the County of Ashburton and visitors that he has opened _ the above. Every attention has been paid to making this establishment all that can be desired. Very Reasonable Charges. Tea and Coffee All Hours. Breakfast for early train ; Table d’Hote from 12 noon to 2 p.m. Tea from sto 8 p.m. A Chef db Cuisine of considerable experi ence has been specially engaged for this establishment, and all that the proprietor asks is one trial. 54 A. DUPUIS, Proprietor. NE W ZEALAND WESLE VAN , Published Monthly. JUST ARRIVED, the “New Zealand Wesleyan ” for October. Price 6d Sold at the Herald Office, East Street. WEEKS AND DIXON, Agents. SEALY BROS., Seedsmen and nurserymen, East Street, AS HB U RTON. Farm, Garden, and Flower Seeds and Garden Requisites of every descrip tion at Lowest Rates. Nursery —Moore Street. 43

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Wolsm&jy! They were m«t d ifcarm' «»e lin expressing their resolution of violently re sisting the annexation policy. The Turkish Ministry is o.iusiu' sjri )iis anxiety. AUSTRALIAN (Renter’s Telegrams.) Adelaide, O ;t. 23. Parliament is to be prorogued to-mor row. The Totalisator Bill has passed. INTERPROVINOIAL Auckland, Oct. 25. Seaman Moore, of the Naval Brigade, has been promoted to the rank of petty officer, for gallantry in jumping overboard from the gunboat during the recent ex plosion, and saving a comrade’s life. Funds are being raised for a benefit to the suf ferers. Owing to the decision re Sir George Grey’s seat for Christchurch, the candi dates for the Thames seat will have to re tire, unless Mr Sheehan fulfills an alleged agreement with Mr Rowe. Auckland, Oct. 27. Arrived—Rotomahana, at Russell, three days and eleven hours from Sydney. A man named William Robertson, arrested for attempted rape, was mate of the Luna. The attempted offence was made on a passenger named Sarah fright, at night while the steamer was lying at Russell. The Rev. F. Parks, of Ponsonby, has resigned his position as Wesleyan minister and settles at Wanganui, with the intention of taking orders in the Anglican Church. Gbahamstown, Oct. 27. Asad accident} happened last night to Dr Gilbert. About ,7 o’clock, desiring some stimulant, he went into his surgery and in his hurry took a bottle of bella donna tincture in mistake. He poured out 2 ounces and swallowed it off, only finding his error after finishing his draught. He immediately took a strong emetic, and also mustard, and in a few minutes threw olf a great deal of poison. Medical men were summoned, who used the stomach pump and administered slight stimulants. The patient appeared getting on satisfactory, but at one o’clock his heart suddenly stopped, and he died without a struggle. He told what he had done, and it is bblieved it was purely a mistake. Mr Mackay has not succeeded in ap prehending Pakiua nor Epihi, nor is he likely to succeed. Mr Rowe has telegraphed to Mr Sheehan calling on him to resign in terms of an agreement made with the candidates who retired in favor of himself and Sir George Grey, which was that either should provide a vacancy for the Thames to allow one local candidate to be elected. Cambridge, Oct. 25. At the Cambridge show, held yesterday, Mr A. A. Fantham, formerly of Canter whiffy district, won great honors with his sSSrWxorn herd. His chief point of excel leiMpraa in the young stock which he has bream Waikato. His nine months roan bffll calf, Darlington, by Lord Darlington the Second, dam Rosebud, carried off' the Champion prize for the best bull last year. Fantham’s yearling ball. Lord Stephenson, woii the Champion prized thus proving the excellence of his herd. M‘Lean and Co’s imported Clydesdale mares were a show in themselves. Westport, Oct. 25. A general holiday was kept yesterday to celebrate the driving of the last spike in Dey’s. contract of the Westport Colliery Company’s branch line. The ceremony was performed in the first break, half way up the incline tramway. The work is considered the largest of its kind in the world. Westport, Oct. 27. Norman M'Kenzie, laborer, at Wai mangaroa, is in custody on a charge of attempted rape on a child 8 years old, on Saturday, at 8 p.m. Accused was suf fering from the effects of drink. Timaru, Oct. 25. The tender of John Anderson, of Christ church at £4lO, was accepted for a new iron surf boat-for the Harbor Board. The ; first of the new wool clip reached (own yesterday. Dunedin, Oct. 25. All the papers express themselves pleased at. the termination of the deadlock. The ‘-‘ Times,” referring to Sir George Grey being , unseated, says “ It would be more satisfactory if it involved the retirement of the late premier from the House, but W® must be grateful for small mercies. Mr Macandrew will meet with very little , sympathies from Otago electors. Although Dunedin, Oct. 27. .At the City Police Court this morning Captain Charles Clark was charged with assaulting Mary M'lnnis by putting his arm round her waist, kissing her, and sailing her a bonnie wee lass. After hear ing the evidence the case was dismissed. - It excited great amusement in Court. The adjourned inquest on the tramway victim, John Meldruni, is now proceed ing. Ah Foo, charged with forgery, is re manded for a week. his ardent admirers regard him as the wiliest of politicians, he has found more than hismatoh in Sir George Grey, and having, in a weak moment, lent an ear to the voice of the charmer, he must take the consequences.” At the City Court to-day James White law, was fined 20s and coats for exposing meat for sale which was not fit for con sumption. It is ;runiored that the medical school will, he rempved from Dunedin to Christ church. • 'Walters, who had been arrested on a writ of attachment from the Supreme Court and admitted to bail, was brought before Mr Justide Williams this morning. A viva voce examination having taken place, the Judge whs satisfied that no contempt of Court had been committed, and Waters was discharged. The whereabouts of Mrs Woodlock and her child is not known. The Taieri Agricultural Society has agreed'to~-amalgamate- with the Otago Society on certain conditions. . An inquest on the body of John Mel -1 dram, who was yesterday killed by the tram took place at the Hospital. The ' ’driver having given evidence that the tram car was being run carriage first, and that there was no brake, it being out of ( order and under repairs, the Coroner ad journed the inquest, as the matter had assumed a serious aspect. |- : i L Invercargill, Oct. 25. g The ministers in town have decided to 9 discontinue the practice of Sunday funerals, except in cases of absolute necessity. At the meeting of the Town Council last night a motion —“That inasmuch as the bank of the Corporation had declined to float the water loan of £IOO,OOO, further action on the part of the Council in regard to Dunsdale Water Scheme be postponed, and be not further proceeded with without the sanction of the rate payers ” was lost by 4 to 3. LATEST LATEST FROM EUROPE (Renter’s Telegrams.) London, Oct. 24. Lord Harrington, at a Liberal demon stration at Manchester, stated that the abdication of Yakoob Khan precluded the possibility of a British resident at Cabul, without sufficient protection. The Liberal party called on the Powers to respect treaty obligations, and would insist on the Government of England combining with Europe in efforts for the maintenance of peace, to oppose aggression, and protect the weaker. Despatches from Sir Garnet Wolsety, dated October 7th, state that annexation is irrevocable, and he recommended Go vernment to acquiesce in the same. News from Cape Town to October 15, states that troops had been sent to Middlebuiy, owing to disturb* nces among the Boers. London, Oct. 25. Best Australian beef tallow, 39s tie!; best Australian mutton tallow, 40s. Vienna, Oot. 24. The Austrian Defence Commission have held their first sitting. AUSTRALIAN ( Reuter's Telegt ams.) Sydney, Oct. 27. Three Europeans and three Chinese of the ketch Pride of the Logan, have been murdered by Natives at Cloudy Bay, New Guinea. Arrived —City of New York from Auck land. Adelaide, Oct. 27. Parliament has been prorogued. The Governor, in his speech, congratulated the country on the prospect of an excellent harvest and commercial prosperity. Per our Special Wire. Wellington, Oct. 27. A lad named Williams fell down the hold of the steamer Albion to-day. He re ceived a severe shaking, but no serious injury. An inquiry into the circumstances con nected with the accident to the steamer Wellington’s machinery on Wednesday, was held to-day. Evidence was given, attributing the cause to a flaw in the cast ing. No further inquiry is deemed ne cessary. The Collector of Customs held an in quiry to-day into the cause of the accident on the steamer Stormbird on Friday, by which the seaman Long lost his life. No new facts were elicited, and the evidence proved it to be purely .occidental. A deputation from the Ladies’ Christian Association waited on Messrs Levin and Hutchison to present a memorial relative to the necessity of establishing a home for destitute women. Messrs Levin and Hutchison promised to give the matter their earnest consideration. A memorial was also presented to the Mayor, who intimated that he would bring the matter before the City Council at the earliest possible moment. At the inquest on the body of Louisa Taylor, who was found dead in her house yesterday, the jury returned a verdict of accidental suffocation. Both ends of the cable are buoyed, blit boisterous weather prevents the steamer working at it. She leaves at daylight should the weather moderate. An elderly man named Dan Neil has been missing for nearly two months. Serious apprehension is felt for his safety. Arrived—Kiwi, from Napier and east coast. Sailed —Penguin, for Auckland via east coast; Albion, for Melbourne and south. Cleaved —Amelia Ross, barque, for Auckland. New Plymouth, Oct. 27. The castings made on Saturday at Vivian’s Foundry were turned out of the moulds this morning, and were in every case thoroughly satisfactory. The magnets made to the order of Dr. Lemon were perfect. He ordered the magnets be lieving the Taranaki iron sand of closer grain than ordinary metal, and would consequently retain the electricity longer. The ornamental castings were all ac curately made, and the bogie engine wheels of the finest description, both as to metal and manufacture. Mr J. Lawson, the Commissioner for Constructed Railways in the North Island arrived by train on Saturday night for the purpose of making arrangements for the approaching opening of the line as far as Stratford. Christchurch, Oct. 27. A young man named David Grubb, a clerk in the Post Office, has been com mitted for trial for stealing letters from the Post Office. H. Saunders is to be tried at Timaru, and will be remanded there in due course. A public meeting is to be held to morrow night at which the Liberal Asso ciation intend to submit five resolutions, deprecating the bidding for power by open bribery, and protesting against the election of a member for Christchurch by a Parliamentax-y Committee. Timaku, Oct. 27. Is has been decided to try the forgery case in which Edward James, H. D. Manning, and Saunders are implicated, at Timaru next week. It is creating a great deal of interest. The following is a summary of the entries for the Agricultural show which is to be held to-morrow and Wednesday : Sheep, Merino, 115 ; English Leicesters, 33 ; Border Leicesters, 31 ; Lincolns, 28 ; Romney Marsh, 33 ; Cotswold, 0 ; fat wethers, 4 ; total—27o. Pigs, 3. Cattle —short homed, 40 ; heifers, 3 ; Ayrshire, 3 ; fat cattle, 3 ; total—ss. Horses— draught, 48 ; other horses, 41; hunters, 3 ; total—92. Poultry, 14. Implements, 57. Dairy produce, 22. Agricultural produce, 24, Extra exhibits, 7. Oamaru, Oct. 27. A meeting of the Oamaru and Naseby Railway Committee was held to-day, at which the following resolutions were passed;—(l) “ That the Chairman and Mr Gibbs be requested to address a letter to the Minister for Public Works, urging the desirableness of causing a complete and careful engineering survey to be made over the distance intervening between the terminus of the Windsor and Livingstone lino, and the nearest point of the main trunk line on the Kyelmru Flat, with a view to determining the grades, distance, and cost of constructing the same, and asking that provision may be made on the votes for Public Works this session for carrying out such survey.” (2) “That snch letter set forth the reason why the completion of railway communication with the interior is desirable and and expedient. ” (3) “ That the members for the district and MrDe Latonr, M H.R., be written to, inviting their aid and co-operation in the matter, .and asking them to endeavor to secure the placing of £2OOO on the Esti mates for the purpose in view. ” Dunedin, Oct. 27. Government lias decided to open two additional miles of the Oamaru and Living stone railway, to provide work fur the un employed. An inspection made on Saturday shows all the harbor works to be in a most satis factory condition. Over £9OOO have been subscribed here in sweepstakes on the Melbourne Cup. UNKNOWN THE INQUEST. The following is the driver’s evidence in the inquest on John Mcldrum Andrew Smith, engine-driver was the last witness. He said that he wished to give evidence, and, having been sworn, deposed : —I have been engine-driver of the tram car Washington about three months. I was driving that engine south about2p.m.. Where lam placed I can see a considerable distance ahead of me, but on approaching any object within fifteen or twenty yards I lose sight of it, except when it is to be seen out of the side window. After passing St. Andrew street I saw two horses and carts backed up towards the carriage shed. I took no notice of them because they were quiet. There were four gentlemen on the car. I have constantly warned the conductor against allowing passengers to remain on the outside, as it stops my view and causes danger. On crossing St. Andrew street I told the boy to clear the platform. Pre viously during that trip I had stopped the train and cleared the platform. When quite close on deceased's horse I saw it move away from the footpath. The train car must then have been within three or four yards of the horse’s head, though I can not tell within some yards of the distance an object is when I once lose sight of it. Seeing the danger, I reversed the engine to go in a different direction, and stopped it as quickly as I could manage. About twenty yards from the horses I drew up to get over some bad places, and went about two or three miles an hour —slower indeed than a person would walk. Be fore then I could only have been going about six miles an hour. If the en gine is in good order I can stop the en gine and car in its own length when going at the rate of five or six miles an hour. This is all the rate we were allowed to travel at. At the rate weave going at the time of the accident, and with the engine in good order, I could have stopped in half the car’s length. Ido not know how long it would take by reversing the en gines to stop the trains, but it ought not to take so long. On this occasion the steam was very weak. The steam should not be used at all for stopping. The proper way would be to shut oil steam and apply the brake. The brake was in very bad order. The four brakes to the front wheels were off. They were in the shed when the brake broke about three days before the accident. I took the engine to the shed, and reported the accident in the book kept for that purpose. The brake was sent to the foundry for castings, but these were not ready. The reversing leaver with the steam has since done duty as a brake. The Coroner —This is an explanation of the accident. Then how was it that this engine was allowed to run in this unsafe condition ? Witness—l don’t know. The matter was reported, and nothing being done, I have been compelled to keep a look out and take what precautions I could. The Coroner —Then you were actually deprived of the very power of doing your duty I Witness—Yes, sir. The Coroner—Did you consider it un safe to work the engine in tins condition I Witness—Yes. I told the superintend ing engineer so every day. The Coroner—Did you tell Mr Proud foot ? Witness—l believe Mr Proudfoot did not know anything about this until the in quest was called. The Coroner —Then if you had had a proper brake even admitting that the horse did not bolt till you were within yards of it, do you think that you could have prevented the accident I Witness —I believe that considering the distance the man was under the cart, I could have saved the man’s life if the car had been in proper working order. lam not confident of this. The Coroner —Do you consider it danger ous to reverse the engine ‘I Witness—lt is dangerous to reverse the engine, because being a compound engine and car, it might explode some day if that were done. The Coroner said the jury would doubt less agree with him that from the serious complexion the matter had now assumed, an adjournment would now be necessary for the production of the evidence of Mr Craig, the superintending engineer, and others. An adjournment was consequently agreed upon, and it was decided to sit again on Monday, at 2 p.m. [By Telegraph.] Dunedin, Oct. 27. The inquest on the body of John Meldrum, killed on the tramway on Friday, was concluded to-day, when a ver dict of manslaughter was returned against John Craig, superintending engineer. The driver was exonerated from blame. A rider to the effect that a boy should not be allowed to act as a conductor, and that the line should be provided with a turn table to obviate the necessity of engines running reverse ways, was added to the verdict. The Drainage of the Ashburton and Rakaia Plains. A meeting of delegates from the Ash burton County Council, Mount Somers, Upper Ashburton, Mount Hutt, and South Rakaia Road Boards was held at the Road Board Office, South Rakaia, on Thursday, the 23rd inst, to consider the scheme and ropotl r of Messrs J. H. Lowe, Railway Engineer; W. Baxter, County Council Engineer ; and R. P. Bain, C.E. > as to the practicability of draining the plains of storm water-, by leading it into the Rakaia and Ashburton rivers Present —Messrs 0. N. Maclde, (Chair man), South Rakaia Road Hoard : Mr Stitt, Upper Ashburton Road Board ; D. Cameron, County Council and Mount Somers Road Board; Mr M'Millan, Mount Hutt Road Board; and D. G. Holmes, South Rakaia Road Board. On the motion of Mr M'Millan, seconded by Mr Stitt, Mr Mackie took the chair. The Chairman road the report, which has already appeared in our columns, which was accompanied by a tracing ol the district, sliowiug the courses the storm water takes on the plains, and spoke of the work as being essentially necessary for the benefit of the whole of the plains, and it was for them to decide whether tliis w-as a feasible scheme. Bor ins part, he did not agree with the whole of it. He thou read a few clauses from the Public Works Act bearing on the subject of public bodies taking private land for diver ting water courses, and for drainage . He (the Chairman) thought it would Ire a too expensive scheme to take the water from near Methven to Allen’s Chasm. Mr Stitt was of opinion that the first expense in these matters was always the least, and contended that it would cost more more to repair the damage done to roads every year hy the floods than to go into a more extensive scheme at first. Mr Holmes understood that it would take something like thirteen or fourteen thousand pounds more to take the water from near Methven to Allen’s, there being afa 1 from the terrace of the river inland, and the terrace there being a hundred feet higher than where it was proposed to take it it into the river at Barr Hill. It was quite evident that something would have to be done at once, as there were miles and miles of fencing destroyed below the railway line by the last flood. He approved of the scheme with detail alterations, and would support it. Mr M'Millan did not think the scheme would be of any service to the district he represented, and they would object to carrying it out. Mr Mackie, although ho could not agree with the remarks of Mr M‘Mi!!an, was inclined to oppose the scheme, as he did not think the plan of stripping seven and a i alf acres as proposed at the outlet of the dry creek at Methven, would answer the purpose intended, there was such a heavy volume of water coming down the dry creek when flooded. He was afraid it would ho too expensive to keep the hole clear of silt. Mr M'Millan thought it would not answer, as it came over so much loose shingle in the creek before it came to the proposed sink, and did not appear to de crease in volume. Mr Holmes thought that it would absorb a great quantity, and it would bo impossible to estimate the amount of per colation during its course down the dry creek. He thought it would bo a very beneficial work, and could be carried out at very small cost. Mr Cameron, although bo did not bind himself to the theoiy, was of the same opinion as Mr Holmes. Considerable discussion ensued, and instances were given of the amount of water absorbed in pits where gravel had been excavated. Mr Stitt was of opinion that for the Ashburton side they ought to clear out tlie creeks as proposed to a certain point, and then, by cutting a channel into a large and well defined water course, load it into the Ashburton river nearly direct. He thought it might even be better still to cut a direct course and divert it ont of its natural channel, and lead it more directly into the river. Mr Cameron said the fall was so great in the locality that that would not bo safe. He thought that clearing tlie present creek and cutting off a few of the bends, and leading the water into the channel pro posed by Mr Stitt, would be the most advantageous and least expensive. Mr Mackie regretted that the engineers were not present at the Conference, as they might have been able to give detailed information on some of the points mooted. After a considerable amount of dis cussion, the following resolution was passed, with only one dissenting voice, all present agreeing that the matter should be taken up and gone on with as soon as possible, believing that by the time the surveys and working [dans were prepared the work would be ready to be commenced, about February, when the grain, etc., would bo off the land. The following resolution was moved by Mr Holmes, seconded by Mr Stitt, and caraied —‘ ‘ That in the opinion of this Conference, consisting of delegates from the County Council, Mount Somers, Mount Hutt, Upper Ashburton, and South Kakaia Road Boards, the scheme for the purpose of carrying off tlie storm waters between the Rakaia and Ashburton rivers, submitted by tlie different engineers would be advantageous to the district, and is urgently req fired; and they also recommend that roads should not be used for channels in carrying out the work.” Mr McMillan wished to record bis opposition to carrying out tlie scheme un less the cost was borne by the districts directly interested. It was resolved to forward the fore going resolution to the County Council. A vote of thanks to tho Chairman terminated the proceedings of the Con ference. CHERTSEY CEMETERY BOARD. A meeting of the above board was held in the Chertsey Schoolhouse on Saturday evening. Present—Messrs. W. A. Brown, A. R. Markham, R. Campbell, H. Childs, W. Payton, and W. Leslie. Mr. W. A. Brown, on the board assem bling, informed them that he had waited upon several members of the County Council, and after having discovered that tire grants were already allocated, he had interested himself in the matter, and he had now the pleasure to inform them that a grant of fifty pounds had boon placed to their credit in the bank. Row the mem bers had been gazetted, and he presumed officially notified, he had called them to gether for the purpose of spending this money as advantagously as possible. On the motion of Mr. Leslie, seconded by Mr. Markham, —“ That Mr. VV. A. Brown be chairman of the Board. ’ Carried unanimously. Mr. Markham explained to the Board that Mr. Wilkinson was unavoidably absent through indisposition. Proposed by Mr. Markham, seconded by Mr. Childs, “ That Mr. W. B. Payton be appointed Secretary,” Carried. After genuial conversation as to the distribution of the land for different sects and denominations, It was resolved on the motion of Mr. Childs that tire land should be ploughed and fenced the same as the recreation ground, and that separate tenders should be called for ploughing and fencing, plans and specifications to be seen at A. R. Markham & Co.’s Store. The Chairman was instructed to procure tire necessary books and stationery, after which the Board adjourned. ASHBURTON CONTINGENT, C.Y.C The Cavalry turned out for the first parade of the season on Saturday after noon, but the attendance was small, only seven troopers putting in an appear ance. They marched to the North Town Belt, and were put through the sword exercise by Trooper Scott, who shows considerable efficiency as a drill instructor. A meeting was held in the evening at the Somerset Hotel, Sergeant Bruce in the chair, who gave a resumd of the pro ceedings of the company at the last general meeting, held at Sergeant-Major McGuin ness’s, Christchurch. It was resolved that five officers should be elected, of which Christchurch should nominate three, and Ashburton, Christchurch, and South bridge one each, so that there probably would have to be an election to decide upon the officers. A drill instructor would also have to bo elected and the whole company would have a voice in the matter. Very suitable candidates had made application, and there would not be any difficulty in filling up the office ; the successful candidate would have to pass an examination, and be approved of by the Covernment. Captain Strouts had re signed the command of the corps, and Lieutenant Slater had taken his place. The business of the evening was to nomi nate an officer for the district. Three gentlemen in the locality had been men tioned as suitable, and it was for the members present to decide upon which to recommend. After soma discussion Trooper Wilkie proposed, and Trooper Pyke seconded— ‘ ‘ That Sergeant J. Stanley Bruce he nominated as the ollieor to represent the Ashburton contingent. ” All present spoke in high terms of the qualifications of Sergeant Bruce, and h s energy and perseverance in connection with the contingent, and the motion was carried unanimously, those present pledging themselves to assist Sergeant Bruce to the best of their ability in for warding tlie interests of the corps. It was resolved that until further notice a drill shall be held every Thursday at 6 p.m., foot and horse parade alternately. Throe new members wore proposed, and the meeting closed. Prospects of the Iron Trade. There are at last gleams of hope in the prospects of the iron trade. With the e x ‘ ception of the output there has at last come an equalisation to the demand, and this brings a sounder state of the trade- The exports to Germany, checked by the imposition of heavy duties, are now be ginning to recover, and as prices of iron and articles of iron rise in Germany, the imports of our iron will be raised to their normal height. The American demand has shown a sadden increase, but this is one which cannot be relied upon as per manent, and all that it can be relied upon to do is to lessen the stocks of British iron and to yield a few orders for rails, either under exceptional circumstances or for parts of that continent to which Great Britain is relatively as near as the iron producing regions of the United States. It is the opinion of some qualified to judge that under no circumstances, not even with a repeal of the protective duties, would the United States become a large and continuous customer to us for iron goods: for it is increasing its own produc tive resources so fast that it will speedily be able to supply itself with all its needs, except in periods of such intense demand as set in occasionally, when the comple tion of railway lines for bounties, or from suddenly-developed traffics, becomes ne cessary. There is a steady growth in the shipment of iron to France and Spain, as as well as to one or two other countries, though it is too much in the shape of pig iron. In other words we are supplying more material in its crude form to these countries ; and, though it is satisfactory to notice a growing trade, it would be much more so if it wore a trade in manu factured goods, and less in the materials for manufacture. Generally it may be said that wages have arrived at the lowest attainable level ; and, though economies in other directions may be to a slight ex tent practicable, yet it is the lower price and tlie lessened cost of transport, coupled with the recovery of some nations from financial crises, which are now bringing about the first symptoms of recovery in the trade. CORRESPONDENCE. Wk do not holil ourselves responsible for the opinions expressed by onr correspondents. RIFLE VOLUNTEERS. To THR Lin Ton. Sin, —Your paragraph in Saturday’s issue, that the officers’ election for the corps, is incorrect, but I wish to say that my resignation lias been sent in. I am, Ac., C. Caveamsii HuniiEi,. Burning of the Deadwood City. The greater part of Deadwood, the chief town of the Black Hills mining district, U. S., was swept away on Sept 2d by a conflagration, destroying property worth several million dollars, and’leavmg several thousand people without shelter. The latitude is about 42deg.; the altitude about 3,000 ft.; and the nights at this season of the year are often severely cold ; but timber for building houses and fuel can be obtained without difficulty, and the supply of provisions is abundant. Dead wood, like the mining towns of California, in early years, was built, of wood, and when a lire got a good start there was great difficulty in checking it. There have been probably a score of fires in California as destructive as that of Dead wood, but most of them occurred more than 20 years ago, a id those who wit nessed them are rapidly decreasing in numbers. A telegram descriptive of the disaster says : —A fire broke out in the Star Bakery, in Sherman street at 2.20 this morning, and, following that thoroughfare, swept everything before it on Lee, Main Gold, Wall, Patton, and William streets, and several residences on Central Avenue. Fanned by a light breeze, and having nothing to contend with except a very inefficient (ire department, everything was at the mercy of the flames. Less than half a score of pronounced fireproof warehouses withstood the severe tost. The buildings being mostly of wood and poorly constructed, they burned like so much chaff. The Are spread with such wonderful rapidity that any attempt at saving .anything would have been useless. All along its course terrific explosions of gunpowder, petroleum, liquor, &c, were of frequent occurrence, and buildings were blown to atoms. The hook and lad der apparatus and hose carriage were the first tilings to burn, leaving nothing but a few feet of worthless hose with which to battle against the devouring elements. The new water works were tried for the first time yesterday, and this morning were put to their full capacity, with little success in subduing the flames, on account of the scarcity of water. The hill sides were almost a solid sheet of flame, and water from the Builder ditch could not he had, otherwise considerable property would probably have been saved, as the ditch ran almost directly over the worst spot. The wildest excitement prevailed on account of the fearful force of the flames, and the people thought of but lit tle besides saving their own lives, hun dreds escaping with only their night clothes. Every team within miles of the city was called into service to help save what could be got out. There are pro bably 2000 persons homeless, and many are destitute. About 125 buildings, be sides 50 or 60 dwelling houses, were do stroyed ; and while it is utterly impossible to get any definite figures regarding the loss, well-posted business men place it at from 1,500,000d01s to 2,000,000d015. The fire is still burning, but all its material is exhausted and there is no danger of its spreading, unless there should be unfavor able change in the wind. Several of the firms whose fire-proofs were saved have posted notices that they will open up for business in them on Saturday. Lumber is being hauled rapidly, and building will commence as soon as tbo debris can be cleared away, in a far more substantial way than before. Most of the merchants who have lost their wooden stores will erect brick ones in their stead. Labor is in great demand, and everything presents a lively appearance. A meeting was held by prominent citizens this afternoon, prompted by numerous thieving operations since the tiro broke out and the many cases of lot jumping, at which Judge Moody presided. It was decided to call upon Colonel Sturgis, commanding at Fort Meade, for a company of troops to act as guard over the property of the unfortunate sufferers by the fire, whichrequest was promptly complied with, and a company of cavalry was at once sent here, together with len waggons and two ambulances to transport destitute citizens to Fort Meade, where they will be fur nished with camps and rations, which kind offer was made by Colonel Sturgis. All the saloons are closed by order of the sheriff and the city presents an unusually quiet appearance. A citizens’ Committee of Safety, numbering seven, were also ap pointed at to-day’s meeting, who will assist the sheriff in preserving the peace. Evil doers, if caught, will be speedily dealt with. A proposition to organise a Vigi lance Committee 100 strong was voted down emphatically. The Fost-oftice which was destroyed, lost fiOOOd d in postage stamps and stamped envelopes, but no mail was destroyed and coaches are run ini' regularly with daily 7 mails, g Numerous kind offers of assistance have been made by Eastern merchants, but will hardly be accepted, as the mer chants bear their losses with the best possible grace, and are not inclined to place themselves under any obligations, at the same time appreciating the willing offers made by Eastern houses in all branches of trade. The surviving mer chants have not taken advantage of the necessity of the hour by advancing prices on staple groceries, as was generally ex pected, and prices remain the same as usual. The insurance companies who hold a majority of the risks on the destroyed property are the Firemen’s Fund, of San Fsancisco, the St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Company, and the London and Liverpool and Globe Insurance Company. Another telegram sent the following day says.:—The city has presented an unusually* attractive appearance to-day, the flattjfes and smoke having abated enough fd allow the mass of ruins to be cleared away and the erection of tents and small wooden shanties, of which there have been from seventy-five to a hundred put up. Almost every class of business represented on Main and Sherman streets are all having an immense rush of custom. Prices have not advanced, except in a very few instances, where the demand for some article was greater than the supply. The daily >apers are issuing smalt sheets, being struck off at Lead City and Centr. !. They contain little else than fire news. Lumber is being hauled in by every avai'- able team in this vicinity, and is bringing 4(Mo!s. per thousand. The mills are running night and day, but nut enough can ho brought in to supply the enormous demand. Some had shinties erected within five hours from the on,break of the fire. All day tele grams have been pouring in,, offering stocks of goods, money, clothing food Ac. but as yet nothing but merchandise has been accepted. No Relief Committee has been organised as yet, and there will pro. bably be none. The people who are bankrupt and homeless do not want aid from the outside world. Merchants and others are very generous, and are able and willing to stand their share of the burden. At a meeting of the members of the Bar this afternoon, resolutions were passed asking Judge Moody to remain here in stead of attending the October term of the Supreme Court at Yankton, so that, in case his services should be needed, they would be at hand. The Supreme Court will probably adjourn a few weeks, until the city is partially rebuilt and quiet re stored. Competent judges place the total - loss at fully 3,000,000 although some time must elapse before the exact figures can be obtained. The bank vaults were opened to-day and were found intact. Chrono meters on the time locks were still run ning. Botli banks will open on Mon-lav. All that was saved of the county records, b ioks, Ac, wius one sot of books from the Treasurer’s office. The assessment rolls were all destroyed, and at a meeting of the County Commissioners this afternoon, a new assessment was ordered to be taken as soon as possible. Strong guards are on duty at the bank vaults, the outer doors of which were left unlocked, and no one was allowed to pass without being recog nised. Two men were killed and two more wounded at the Homestake mine, Lead City. Aerial Navigation. The problem of aerial navigation has taken the place of the philosopher's stone with many, and a gentleman in Paris, M. Julien Duchaud, aged 50, and formerly a brilliant pupil at the School of Arts and Sciences, may be added to the list of those who have had too much learning. Having expended his whole patrimony in experiments, and by invention after in vention tired the patience of friends anti acquaintances, he svccoeded in produ ing an apparatus which lie thought would successfully carry him through the air. He invited his friends to accompany him to St Germain, where he intended to try his apparatus publicly by flying from a terrace to Paris. The invitation was ac cepted, and M. Duchaud, although ho de clared he had no misgivings as to his saccess, thought it would be prudent to try it first and see whether it was in full; working order. He waited until the streets were quite deserted, and at two in the morning he prepared for his aerial flight. His apparatus was something like a sentry-box, built of light wood, and armed with huge wings projecting from either side, and worked by means of pedals. Fortunately, the inventor seems at the last moment to have had some misgivings as to his success. Before casting himself off the top of the house he tied a stout rope to one of the chimney stacks. When everything was ready he clutched the rope and made his leap. He beat the air with his wings, but lie began to sink rapidly, and, the rope burning his hands, lie let go, falling et- '■» a balcony and then into the street, where he was found by the police, attracted by the cries of the neighbors. His sentry-box had prevented him from being killed on the spot, but ho was severely bruised and shaken. Beer-Drinking In America. There is, we are informed, a man in Cincinatti who has repeatedly drunk (and stands ready to drink any day) 12 glasses of beer while the tire-bells are striking 12 o’clock at noon. When allowed to save the time wasted in conveying so many glasses to and from his lips by pouring the beer into a large bowl and drinking from it, he has taken the contents of 17 glasses while the hour was being struck. The beer glasses hold one-tenth of a gallon each. Seventeen glasses would, there fore, make a full gallon and a half of beer, after making due allowance for foam. The time required to strike the noon hour on the fire-bells does not exceed half a minute. It remains for physiologists to explain where the gallon and a half of beer which Farbaugh is able to pour down his throat in the time named goes to. It does not make him drunk, and he claims to feel no bad effects after thus gorging himself. The discovery of this case led the reporter of the “ Cincinatti Com mercial ” to go the rounds of the breweries with a view to ascertain the possibilities of beer drinking ; and he found two in stances in waich a keg of beer (eight gal lons) had been drunk by a man in two hours for a wager, and without causing in toxication. At Kauft'mann’s brewery he met with a man who drinks more than ;50 glasses of beer every day ; and has done this for so many years that if the firm had charged him 5 cents a glass for his beer instead of letting him have it for nothing, he would have had by this time to pay the enormous amount of 25,000 cents for it. The reporter says :•“ The men employed in the business begin work at 3 o’clock in the morning, and do not go home uniil 0 in the evening. Their work is much of it heavy, and many of them have been thus employed for a score of years. They are stout and hearty in spite of their weak ness for beer. Some of them are fleshy, but in many instances their parents were fleshy before them. They sleep less than most men. They are not as quick, either mentally or in their bodily movements, a> those in many of the other walks of life." Arms and Ammunition.—The supply of arms and ammunition at present in New Zealand is officially reported to be as follows : —l7 Armstrong guns, viz., one 40-pounder, six 12-pouuders, tea 0- pounders, ten 24-poundor howitzers, eleven 7-ton guns, eleven 64-poun leva, eleven mortars, and fourteeif iron can uon of various patterns ; total, 74 ordnance of all classes. Small arms—Snider rides, 0919 ; Enfield rifles, 11,430; carbines, 1771. Ammunition —Snider, 1,435,822 rounds ; Enfield, 969,105 rounds ; car bine, 131,317 rounds. Besides these, 3,400 Snider rifles and 500,000 roun U of ammunition for them are on their way out from England. Tuesday, Qctoeer 28, 1879.] THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN 3 Best Leg Foremost.— “ Mary,” said an up-town woman to a new servant, “ when you hang out the clothes, be careful to always put the nicest pieces nearest the street.” Very Lazy. —Another lazy man has been found. lie spells photograph, “ 4tograph.” There have been only three as bad. One lived in Kansas and dated his letters “ 11 worth” ; another spelled Tennessee “ lOsC” ; and the other wrote Wyandotte “Y&.” Levy’s, the great cornet player, occir pation is gone. His lower lip has become paralysed, and no longer will he enrap ture crowded audiences with his silver trumpet. This should be a sad warning to people who bolt without paying tneir printers’ bills. We write more in sorrow than in anger.—Auckland paper.

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THE FARMER. The Crops, (By ouu Travelling Rkpobteb.) As time rolls along I find in every part of the country that crops are promising splendid yields, providing the weather only keeps anything like what it has done up to the present. Rolling is just now tne order of the day, and one noticeable feature on the plains is that where the tussocks have been carted off, the pad docks have a much better appearance than where they have been allowed to encumber the soil. Now, this is a point on which I feel inclined to lecture our agriculturists, for two reasons. First, because wherever a tussock is left it is bound to occupy a certain area of ground on which corn should be grown, and as the season advances the tussock advances with it, so that by the time the reaping season comes on No. 2 difficulty crops up, and that was illustrated to a very consi derable extent last year in the clogging of the reaping machines, the breakage of knives, &c., the reapers having to cut through clods of soil instead of grain. This was due. solely to the slovenly manner in which the grain had been pre pared, and had the crops been heavier the evil would have been aggravated con siderably. Tills year, lam glad to say. a much better system has obtained, and in many ways a great improvement is to be observed in the country. One item in particular is worthy of notice and imita tion, that is the conversion of a portion of the Farm into a fruit and kitchen garden, sheltered by a plantation. This kind of tillage is not so immediately profitable as cropping, consequently it has not received that amount of attention it deserves, but I am glad to see the farmers devoting their energies in this necessary branch of their occupation. One reason why it has been neglected so much is because in many cases our farmers have gone in for “ crop ping leases,”' sometimes with profit to themselves, but oftener to the proprietor of the land, and in such cases every acre means so much cash to each party for the short term during which it is let, and the planting of 20 acres in trees this year would probly mean a loss to the landlord of £3O or £4O of rent, consequently a bad system has been adopted of impoverishing the stamina of the land for an immediate gain in preference to making provision for future and permanent improvements. There can be no two questions about the matter. Public bodies and private farmers must establish a plantation system in a more vigorous manner than they have yet done, and carry it out in such a way that some good will eventuate to the country. The County Council made a start at the work this year by ploughing and fencing some half-dozen small blocks at wide intervals along the railway line, and with the consistency displayed by public bodies selected in most cases the poorest land at their disposal. The season of the year, also, was chosen so that the ground should be prepared just too late for any planting to be done. So that next year the operations of ploughing, harrowing, etc., will have to be repeated, and the trees which are yet to be planted will he a year behind. In the Longbeach district a considerable amount has been done in this direction, more particularly about Chatmoss and Windermere. At the former place the change which has taken place in the swamp land is wonderful. Two years ago walking was almost an impossibility on the lower part of this estate ; it being a swamp with a depth of from 6 to 12 feet cf peat on it, and the cultivation of it looked hopeless. The manager, Mr James Scott, however, Ims for years been carrying out an extensive system of drainage at an enormous cost, and. has gradually re claimed the land acre by acre. Last autumn he was able to sow rape and grass seed on the whole of the large block east of the boundary road, about li miles from the railway line, at an expenditure of about £I6OO for seed alone. The growth on this block is so heavy that un less one saw it, it would be impossibe to imagine anything so luxuriant. The sheep depasturing on it are hidden by the growth, and as it will not, or rather can not, be mown, a large quantity of it will not be made use of for fodder, the land being yet too soft to admit of cattle being put on it. Chatmoss is well situated for carrying on large operations in all descriptions of farming, for the land on this large estate is of the most varied description, that near the railway being light and strong, gradually improving until it meets the swamp. This dry land is of great advan tage, where so many sheep are kept, as a run on it occasionally prevents the foot rot. The improvements on Chatmoss are of an extensive character, and in a few years, when the whole of it can be got fit for the plough it will be probably cut up into a number of small farms. The Exportation of Butter- To the Editor. Sir, —As I find the columns of your valuable journal are devoted to the in terests of the fanning community, and that you have given many practical hints and suggestions, I beg to solicit from you, or any of your correspondents, some in formation relative to the exportation of butter. The splendid season we are now having has naturally increased the supply much beyond the demand fpr local con sumption ; consequently the price is get ting very low. Whereas, if butter could be shipped to England, arriving there in good condition, the price must necessarily advance here. lam told the experiment has been tried on a small scale, with great success, but then very especial care was taken. On the other hand there have been many failures, probably through want of proper attention, or proper kegs. If you could help your many readers by giving information upon this subject it would be greatly to their benefit, and the general prosperity of the district. lam, &c., Dairy. [Our correspondent has brought under our readers’ notice a subject of very great > importance to this district* Ashburton at. present does not produce,.butter in ‘ vety large quantities, but the production will be mimensely increased year by year. ■ In fact/we fully anticipate seeing dairy farming becoming quite as important a branch of the agriculturist’s labors as either wool or grain growing. Having tried the experiment suggested by onr correspondent, some 12 years ago, merely from curiosity, we have great pleasure in stating the modus operandi. The process was first explained to us by a German merchant of grsat experience, who anticipated at that time the probability of a trade opening up in the direction suggested by our corres pondent. The first and main object to keep in view in this, as in all dairy opera tions, is cleanliness ; and the next the quality of the packages used. We were in the habit of putting down about 15 cwt. per week for the West Coast markets at that time, and after being kept from three to five months the butter was turned out as fresh as the day it left the dairy, and two kegs were sent to friends in Scotland, who pronounced it to be equal to the best they had ever used. We used white birch kegs, of the usual 5G to 60 lb. sizes. As all timber is known to contain substances which will tend to deteriorate the quality and flavor of so absorbent an article as butter, the one thing needful is to destroy these substances ; and the process adopted to do so was as follows. The kegs were first filled with hot water and salt, and the liquor kept stirred for a few minutes, then boiled again for another keg. The water would sometimes get inky looking and bitter on its application to the first keg, thus showing that there was a dye in the wood which, if not removed, would inevitably find its way into the butter and destroy both its flavor and color. The kegs were then filled with cold water and allowed to stand for about 3 weeks, changing the water every two or three days. They were by that time reckoned sweet enough to be filled. The butter was packed in in Itb rolls, made up in such a shape as would occupy as small a space as possible, each pound being rolled in a piece of calico soaked in brine, and when the keg was packed full and headed up, an auger hole was bored in the top, and the keg filled with strong brine, and allowed to stand a day or two to allow the wood to absorb all the moisture is was cabable of, and then the keg was finally corked up tight. Of course, the best quality of butter only should be used, and packed fresh as soon after churning as possible. The experiment is one worth our fanners’ while trying. Kauri kegs seem to be used most here, and we should think that they will require more soaking than birch or white pine. As we have already said, the butter packed in the way we have described and sent to Scot land, arrived in excellent condition, and drew encomiums from makers in one of the most popular butter counties in North Britain.—En. A.G.] A New Silk. For a long time the mulberry silkworm has been the sole producer of silk known in Europe, and no other species has been able to rival it for the beauty of the silky staple of its cocoon. But now, after more than 30 years’ persistent epidemics, it is really at a loss that pro ducers attempt to maintain hero and there, without any certainty for the following year, a few siikworm nurseries. For about a dozen years an imported moth has become a French insect, living in a free state and effecting its reproduction without any interference on the part of man. In winter there may be seen hanging to the leafless branches long cocoons of a pretty pearly grey. These are the work of the caterpillar of “attaous cynthia,” or ailanto silkworm, introduced into France by the Acclimatisation Society, under the direction of The ani mal is now as much at home in France as in its native habitats, as robust, as large, and as well-colored as in the north of India and China. No great welcome has hitherto been given to the new comer in France. The cocoon is not very rich in silk, it is strongly incrusted, and on this account, presents difficulty in weaving. Attempts have been made to wind it; but the winding yields only the single thread of the cocoon—too fine to be used, and requiring special and expensive ma chinery. This question has now, how ever, been taken up and solved by M. le Doux. He has succeeded to some extent in separating the gum from the silk, per mitting the threads to be drawn with great ease, and preserving to them, at the same time, sufficient natural glue to admit of the threads of several cocoons wound at the same time being, by the operation of twilling, twisted together and giving strands of raw silk, the only kind that can be utilised in weaving. Another chief point in the discovery of M. le Doux is that this production of raw silk is obtained with the same pans and the same hand processes as ordinary raw silk, so that no objection can now be used on the score of expense. The specimens of the silk produced are of a pretty blonde color, and make charming stuffs of “dcru” color. Moreover, both French and English dyers will know how to give the silk a variety of colors. The rearing of this new silkworm requires neither care nor expense. The wild moths look after themselves, and it only remains to collect the cocoons attached to the leaves or small branches. The ailanto tree of Japan, on which the worm feeds, is of rapid growth, and admirably adapted for covering waste spaces. Mormon Emigration. The United States Government has sent a letter to its Ministers in England, Germany, Norway, Sweden, and Den mark, protesting against further Mormon emigratian to America. The letter de clares that bigamy in any part of the United States is a crime, and that the Mormons destined for Utah go there with the avowed pmpose of violating that law. The letter recites the laws on the sub ject, with convictions thereunder, and de clares the intention of the Government to prosecute every one in Utah against whom evidence is obtainable of his violating any law in this respect. This letter is believed to be preliminary to Government action forbidding vessels from landing Mormons in its port,-,, in pursuance of its obligation to prevent the immigration of lawless people. THE SYDNEY EXHIBITION. ♦- The Sydney Exhibition, considered as a financial speculation, has every prospect of being a very groat failure. This is no more than was to be expected, and what the New South Wales Government was perfectly prepared for. But there can be no doubt whatever, on the other hand, that the great end has been accomplished the Industrial Exhibition of the Southern Hemisphere was inaugurated to subserve. It has brought in competition upon Aus tralian ground the great workshops of the world, and drawn together upon Antipo dean soil the representatives of the world’s manufacturing skill. They came there competing for the good opinions of the Australian markets, and spreading the fame of the excellence of their produc tions still further over the world. The show of manufactures will enable our im porters to obtain better information re garding the manufactures they have hitherto been introducing into the colonies, and put them in a position to select, from actual comparison under their own eyes, the best factories from which to procure the goods they have hither to been accustomed to receive, depending for choice upon the knowledge of the com mission agents with whom they dealt. To many importers the names of the manu facturers of numberless classes of goods were but “ brands,” that had hut little meaning, because the specialties of each particular firm were not known ; and not seldom the goods of an inferior but lower priced house were innocently preferred. To a keen man of business the Sydney Exhibition will be a great practical lesson on this point alone, and one from which the whole of the Southern Colonies will profit. Manufacturers from every pro ducing country are represented in Sydney, and even “strange Japan” puts in a not unimportant appearance ; the products ot every industry in the colony are sampled to a greater or less degree, so that young Australia has now had brought under her eyes, in one great panorama, the natural history of the world’s commerce. She will be able to estimate to some extent how far she is behind her older compeers, and mark out for herself the easiest course to pursue in the race to come abreast of them. The keen sighted men who have come from every corner of the earth to attend the great show, and if possible, by its agency extend their own business con nections in these colonies, will have an opportunity of seeing what these great countries of ours are like. To their practical eyes our resources will be open for inspection, and they will go home with no unduly rosy story, no jaundiced report, but the “ plain unvarnished tale” of men who are earnest in the professions they follow, whose word can be trusted, and whose opinions are valued. We prophesy great things to the Southern Hemisphere from this “ World’s Show,” and the one that follows it, at Melbourne, and if the patriots of New Zealand have not taken advantage to the full of the opportunities now given the blame rests with them selves. But we are happy to say that advantage to a fair extent has been taken by New Zealand of the Exhibition, and the picture of her resources represented by her court in the great building will not fall upon eyes lacking collodion sufficient to retain the picture on the mind. As the summer goes on, we expect many visitors of a kind who have hitherto been strangers to onr islands—men who know how to estimate the practical value of resources— and those visits will not be without their influence upon the industries and com merce of our future. Crowds of sight seers may not flow into the Exhibition building, to swell the receipts in a propor tion equal to the outlay expended to bring about the opening of such a great feature in the Australasian history ; but we feel assured the after results of the great Exhibition of 1879, will repay a thousand fold the paltry loss that may now be in curred, and those results will be shared in by the whole colonies of the south. New Zealand Court. The following flattering description of the New Zealand Court at the Sydney Exhibition, is thus referred to in the Sydney “ Town and Country” : The enterprise and fraternal spirit mani fested by our New Zealand neighbor is in the highest degree commendable, especially from a New South Wales point of view. The court is one of the most attractive and popular in the whole exhibition, and as an indication of the wealth, enterprise, and natural productions of the colony, the dis play made is very satisfactory. Perhaps the excellent and valuable collection of products and manufactures sent up from Maori land may be in some measure due to the influence of Sir Hercules Robinson, who, as he—well, not to put too fine a point on it —ran us into holding the show, could not do less than exert himself to secure the co-operation of the people over whom he now presides. However this may be we do not know. We only know that New Zealand makes a really grand display of her natural commodities. If she had sent nothing else than the magni ficent samples of cereals to be seen in her court, she would have been entitled to our gratitude and admiration. In this line, so far as quantity is concerned, New Zea land is far ahead of all other competitors. There is more grain sent by her than by any of the other colonies. The samples, too, are of splendid quality. Over 150 growers have sent samples of the produce of their farms. The wheat is really grand and ought to put some of our own farmers to the blush, though the Mudgee farmers have upheld the honor of New South Wales in this particular. This cereal in quantity predominates over all other kinds of grain. Much of it is grown near Oamaru, Dunedin and Christchurch, in the South Island. One sample, from Christchurch, of Tuscan wheat, goes 081bs to the bushel, and one exhibitor alone sends 20 different samples. Besides wheat there is a great show of barley, oats, maize, peas, beans, pearl barley, mangel wurzel, hops, flour, meal, grass seeds in great variety, &c. Many of the samples of wheat contain full information respecting its growth, &c., as for example, the following : “ One bushel white velvet wheat, grown by E. Menlove, Esq., on his Windsor Park Estate, near Oamaru, on undulating ground, loamy soil, limestone formation ; average yield per acre this season, 50 bushels; value in Oamaru, 2s 6d per bushel. ” The minerals of New Zealand ere mode rately well represented ; but there is a fine show of native woods, furniture, wool len goods, and n orks of art —paintings and photographs. Wc observe that the Hon. Lady llobinson has sat for her photograph since her residence in Maori land. The furniture in this court, manu factured by Messrs Guthrie and Lavnach, a Dunedin firm, will compare favorably with anything shown in the palace. Messrs A. and T. Burt, another Dunedin firm, show a lot of splendidly-finished brass-work for engineers and plumbers ; also lead-soil pipes, rough brass castings, pumps, lead and composition pipes, bot tling machine and syphon, gaseliers, Ac. A model of the splendid steamship Roto mahana attracts crowds of visitors. There are also several other models of a kindred character in the court. In the matter of wool and manufactures the colony is well to the fore, being represented in tins com modity by specimens of tweed, all made at the factory of the Mosgiel Woollen Factory Co. (Limited). There are 35 dif ferent patterns of tweed, all made from wool grown in the colony, and they are equal to any English stuff's. Some flannels and yams are shown with the other ex hibits. This company, we understand, employs about 150 hands, and its tweeds are in great favor, and' bring paying prices. The Kaiapoi Woollen Manufac turing Company, of Canterbury, also send samples of their heavy tweed, blankets, and white cricketing flannels, all of a very superior quality. It is a pity these ex hibits have not greater space assigned them than has been allotted. The court, though a large one, is somewhat cramped for room. Among other New Zealand productions are to be noticed some very nice confectionery and biscuits, bottled ale, preserved meats, flax, rope, cordials, liqueurs, boots and shoes, leather, sad dlery, hats, plated-ware, fancy work, gum, hosiery, a plan of Lyttelton harbor, coffee, chicory, flock, stuffed birds, hand muffs, candles, soap, wool, and New Zea land greenstone. There is also to be seen in this court a bust of Hapuku, a late cele brated Maori chief. The paintings in this court possess great merit. There is one ancient sketch in the wool work, said to have been made by Alary Queen of Scots —not for criticism. A Novel Wager. L. P. Fedemeyer, a Frenchman, recently arrived in New York, wheeling a barrow, which, with its contents, weighed about 1-lOlbs. He was followed by aMr Fuller, who had accompanied him all the way from San Francisco to see that he accom plished his task. A number of gentle men in that city had offered $1,500 to the man who made the best time across the continent with a wheelbarrow in front of him. M. Fedemeyer and Mr Potter en gaged in this novel race. They started together from San Francisco in December last, but separated at Battle Mountain, Nevada. Where Potter is now, is known only to himself. Fedemeyer has won the race. The route which he took in order to avoid ferries is about 4,500 miles, and was principally along the line of railroad. When Fedemeyer and Fuller loft San Francisco the sun was shining brightly, the air was warm and flowers were bloom ing. They soon left all this beauty behind them. When they reached the Sierras they began to realise what a winter in the mountains is. In the wheelbarrow, which is covered over, were carried a tent for camping purposes, and such provisions as the pedestrians thought they would need before reaching the next settlement. Fuller carried a gun, with which he in tended to secure food shoidd the provi sions in the wheelbarrow give out. The only provisions which this gun furnished were seven small birds, at a time when the two men were nearly starved. In travelling from Carlin to Moline, Nevada, Fedemeyer’s feet were frozen, the thermometer at this time registered 20 degs. below zero. The trip through Nevada, Wyoming, and Utah was made during the winter, and both Fedemeyer and Fuller underwent extreme hardships. Provisions were scarce, and one time they had to travel 100 miles before they could get anything to eat. Plenty of antelopes showed themselves upon the plains, and plenty of shot were sent to meet them ; but the antelopes and the shot did not seem to comejtogether, and the result was that Fedemeyer and Fuller often went hungry with any amount of game in sight of them. In going from Laramie to Cheyenne the two men abandoned the railroad and took to the Black Hills. A terrible snow-storm set in, and they lost their reckoning. Finally, after wandering aimlessly about for several hours, they stumbled upon an old log cabin, which was occupied by a Swede, and he took them in and made them comfortable for the night. The trip occupied 228 days. The Knowsley Hall.— Serious fears for the safety of this ship are felt in Lyttelton. She is a large first-class iron vessel of over 1,700 tons register, only on her second voyage, and is now nearly 150 days out. She has on board the balance of the iron work ordered by the County Council for the Rangitata Traffic Bridge. Weather Forecasts. Captain Ed win’s fifth annual report on the storm warnings and weather forecasts issued by his department, and their results, has been presented to Parliament. It shows that the direction of the wind was correctly predicted in 87 per cent of cases, the barometer movement in 76 per cent, and the state of the sea in 72 per cent of cases. Of the warnings for force of coming winds only 43 6 per cent were verified, but it must be remembered that as Captain Edwin puts it : —“The results of fore cast of barometer movement and the wind direction are the best tests of the weather forecast, as few places are exposed to all winds, and it therefore follows that should gales prevail from which many of the stations are protected by the formation of the adjacent country, the force as given in the returns will naturally be lower than would otherwise be the case ; but the movement of the barometer would not be affected by these conditions : thus showing that, although no bad weather may have been experienced at the station which received the warning, yet there is great probability that other places in the vicinity have experienced it. ” Cn the other hand, the gales experienced without any pre vious warning being given amounted only to per cent. This in itself is an un answerable testimony to the usefulness of the department, and the value of Captain Edwin’s services. French Home Life. A writer in the “ Constitutionncl ” pub lishes an interesting description of past and present home life in France, or, rather of family life in Paris. He says “ It is a characteristic trait of the con temporary Parisian that he cannot stay at home of an evening. Great or small, rich or poor, he must go out, and that in all seasons. Formerly theatres, balls, or even ing walks were exceptions for the Pari sians. After dinner they stayed at home as a rule ; they kissed the children, who said “ Good night ’ on leaving the dining room, and went to bed ; the mother some times did not think it beneath her to put them to bed herself. She would then till about ten embroider, or work tapestry. Husband and wife would converse to gether, or the husband might, perchance, read the evening paper aloud. In that way the evening passed, long or short, ac cordingto Ithe “entente”—more or less “ cordiale”—of the spouses. At eleven, at the latest, the lamp wasturnedout. In those days it was almost a treat, a small extra, when the family went to listen to the military bands in the public gardens, or to sit down in the chairs in the Champs Elysee. At that period very few people, even among the richest, could tell their coachman to put the horses to, in order to go and breathe the cool air of the summer evenings. Very few people had a coach man. Nowadays, private carriages are as common as boots or umbrellas. The quiet pleasures of home have disappeared from our manners. People now go out every evening, and cannot content themselves with cigars of a moderate price. They go out and see all the new pieces ; they are everywhere, in fact, of an evening, except at home, and that is why public establish ments swarm in Paris, why the keepers of cafes become millionaires, and why the great city is the city of night par excel lence —the astonishment and joy of foreigners, who cannot help asking ‘ When do the Parisians sleep ?’ Life in the coun try in August is generally private. Visits are made among neighbors, riding parties are formed, and lawn tennis is played. In the villas of the Paris finan ciers the luxury displayed is unimaginable. The ladies always dine in low dresses, and the gentlemen in evening dress. The cus toms of the town have been imported into the country. Visits are paid, and cards exchanged. Three toilettes daily are the rule ; and what toilettes ! The other day at Ville d’Avray the'charming wife of a banker wore a costume composed of forty five silk pocket-handkerchiefs. In this society of millionaires the baby mania plays a great role. There are a pair of scales in each nursery. The mothers spend time in weighing their offspring. Baby weighing is all the rage, and fond parents lay heavy bets on the chances of their babies making other people’s babies kick the beam. Nor are the horses for gotten. The ladies have their village cart, which they drive themselves. Others have two grooms on horseback following their pony chaise. The financiers do not know how to show sufficient honor to their bank notes. Their valets bloom in breeches, they eat off silver plate, and the dinner consists of several services, exactly as in Paris. The rusticity of the country, the free and easy life it invites one to, are severely banished. There the tone of conversation is within the reach of the meanest capacity, and the song of these birds does not correspond to their feathers. The ladies like to talk the latest slang of the Boulevard, and the repertory of the cafe concerts is very much in vogue among them. Spicy jests are bandied about, and bon-mots are concocted which are more worthy of the Folies Marigny than of these lordly marble halls. After all, doubt whether this society of outrage ous luxury amuses itself very much. But it spends a great deal of money and our millionaires show what wit they can. ” The Queen’s Prison. The Queen’s Prison at Southwark has been denuded of its contents, prior to its demolition, it is hoped. The great masters of the pen have not failed to perceive the dramatic aspects of life in this debtor’s prison, in which those who owed much fared sumptuously, as if they feared not any man ; while pitiful wretches, whom a hundred pounds would have set at liberty, almost starved to death on the meagre pittance allowed by the country, and the reception of which stamped them as creatures’of inferior race. Dirt and idle ness reigned over all, and hunger dwelt side by side with drunkenness. In the olden time, before some slender provision was made for them, the poor debtors died by scores in severe winters of sheer cold and hunger, while the Hon. Algernon Deuceace and Captain Shandon fared sumptuously on the “ Queen’s side,” set apart for occasionally wealthy and always luxurious prisoners. All these strange features of prison life have been illumined by the greatest masters of English prose fiction from Fielding to Dickens, not a few of whom have had practical experience of them. There being no more need for the grim enclosure on the Surry side, with its excellent drainage and copious water supply, tenders are invited for the build ings and grounds, in all some three and a half acres, by Her Majesty’s Office of Works. The prison has for some years past been undergoing a gradual process of denudation. Its celebrated bell has gone to the bran new prison at Wormwood Scrubs, which excites so much amazement among passengers by the Great Western Railway. Much of its ironw'ork, some of which, after being exported to Australia, was actually brought home again and built up at “ The Bench,” has been utilised by the Department, and will not be tendered for by the speculative persons asked to make up their minds early in September as to the value of the building and ground. There is little hope of the building being put to any use, and they will probably, together with the lofty wall which sur rounds them, be razed to the ground. The site would then be invaluable for working men’s houses, and a hope may be expressed that this may be its ultimate employment. Such large spaces within roach of the in dustrial centres of the Metropolis are daily becoming more rare, and it would be a matter for regret that an opportunity like the present should be missed of erecting “ Bastilles,” as the new and convenient artizans’ dwellings are playfully called, on the site of the dreary structure once devr ted to a perpetuation of the atrocious spirit of ancient law against poor debtors. —“European Mail.” A Gushing Doctor. The good character of Victoria will not suffer in Irish eyes if aught that Dr Beaney can say will sustain it. Speaking at a banquet in Dublin recently this is how he pours forth in praise of his adopted country : “ The Colony of Victoria, the Go vernment of which I medically represent here, is, from the beauty cf its scenery, the fertility of its soil, and the healthi ness of its climate, one of the most at tractive of the group of Australian Colonies. Its gross area comprises over fifty-six millions of acres, and the popu lation is at the present time under one million, so that there is boundless room for stout hearts and willing hands. Mel bourne, the capital of Victoria, is a splen did city; the street! are wide, and well planned, and of the water supply I will merely say that it is as abundant and perfect as your own Vartry. Railroads run in all directions into the interior. It has a university, with a complete pro fessorial staff; and is enabled by its charter to confer degrees in the fac dtics of arts, law, and medicine. It possesses a flourishing medical school, and a general hospital—a magnificent structure, containing 500 beds, and in which 1 ha.-e the honor to be senior surgeon, lecturer in clinical surgery, and practical teacher of operative surgery. Melbourne posseses, besides botanical and zoological gardens, an observatory, with a splendid telescope, the work of Mr Howard Grubb, of your own city. It has, moreover, a general post-office, a public library, a gallery of line arts, public gardens and recreation grounds, theatres, an opera house, and a town hall, which possesses the finest organ in the British dominions out of England. “ Irishmen will, no doubt, be gratified to hear that the interests of sport are not forgotten, for we have a racecourse'and a standhouse finer than any in England. We have our own flag, and a small but effi cient army and navy, a large volunteer force, and a very fine body of mounted and foot police ; so that you see we are quite alive to the necessity of maintaining law and order or of repelling foreign in vasion. “ Our exports consist of wool, tallow, hides, preserved ’neats, gold, silver, cop per, tin, iron, antimony, and wine. The production of wine promises to be a great industry, for, with the climate of Southern France, we produce the finest grapes in the most luxuriant abundance. \Ve are enterprising, and have brought in numbers of the most export vine growers and wine producers from tiro wine districts of Europe for the purpose of training our own people. Wine is already made in great abundance, and the foreign experts say that they will shortly imitate and equal the very best European varieties. When I left they were making champagne —a vei y satisfactory circumstance indeed. “ And all this, sir, has been accom plished in a country which 43 years ago was uninhabited save by the aboriginal blacks. Yes, in the very spot where the palatial structures of Melbourne now stanc', about 40 years ago the solitary white shepherd smoked his pipe and guarded himself against the spear of the prowling savage, who on the banks of our beautiful rivers, now smiling with the evi dences of happy industry, sang his war dance in grand “ Corroboree.” “ Victoria is a land flowing with milk and honey. The climate is simply delicious. There is money to be made, and people really enjoy life. Everyone is comfortable, and the least opulent—for we have no poor—have abundance for all material wants. Victoria is destined to become a great country ; and the time will yet come when the five colonies, united federally, will form one grand dominion, presided over, like Canada, by a Governor-General. And I can see in the vista of time a great future for those who follow in our footsteps, when we, the pioneers, have passed away. “ It is now an established fact that Irish men make good colonists—three of onr Supreme Court Judges are Irishmen, as also our Speaker of the Legislative As sembly, Sir Charles Gavin Duffy. We ha.e had several other Speakers from this side of the water, including Sir Francis Murphy, about whose nationality I need speak no further in this place. During several Parliaments of Victoria the high and honorable office of Premier has been filled by Irishmen. Our mounted troopers who were so much admired by his Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh, during the memorable visit of the Galatea to the Port of Melbourne, are Irishmen. “ In this country there are htindreds of thousands of people who require fresh fields for enterprise, and they have seen them at hand in the Australian colonies, which acknowledge the same allegiance, are swayed by the same laws, and are in habited by the same people as these is lands. Queensland, the youngest of the Australian group, presents also a great opening to those who choose to settle there. This colony occupies the north eastern quarter of the Australian conti nent, and stretches from the northern boundary of New South Wales to the Gulf of Carpentaria. It is twelve times the size of England, twice the size of Canada, and half as large again as England, Scot land, Wales, Ireland, France, and Spain combined. It is very rich in the precious metal—gold. In fact, the area of the auriferous country now being worked can not be much less than 4,000 square miles ; and the colony is something like what Victoria was twenty years ago. In con clusion, I hope that thousands and tens of thousands of brave hearts and willing hands will leave these shores for the “New World,” and when on board the good ship which is to bear them to the land of their adoption, may their voices ring out merrily the old refrain— “ Cheer, boys, cheer, no more of idle sorrow Cheer, boys, cheer, united heart and hand ; Cheer, boys, cheer, there work for honest labor ; Cheer, boys, cheer, for the new and happy land. ” A New Arch Ornament —On the nnival of the Maharajah at Bangalore one of the triumphal arches was ornamented with locks of women’s hair. The Depression. —During the first week in August a million sterling was withdrawn for holiday purposes from the Bank of England by persons who keep private accounts there. The Great Eastern. Tin* big ship is to be converted into a meat trader be tween England and Texas. She is capable of accommodating 2000 head of cattle, or 30,000 sheep, and ought to pay. The Cost of Modern Warfare. The recent experiments with steel guns in Germany has called up some interest ing facts concerning the increased cost of ordnance in modern times. We have but to go back to the days of the Crimea to find the ordinary -weapon of cast iron, which was regarded as good enough for killing and wounding by our forefathers for centuries. A field-piece of cast iron that carried a cannon ball of 10 or 12 lbs. weight conld be fashioned for £5, or if made of bronze or gun-metal the expense of material and casting was not more than, double that sum. Now-a-days a field piece of improved construction, made of the finest steel, such as Herr Krupp, of Essen, produces at his well-known factory, costs £llO. Next to the Krupp steel-gun comes the iron-steel cannon of Woolwich. A field-piece manufactured on this prin ciple costs from £7O to £75, and the Armstrong breech-loader, that was for merly in use in our service was made for the same money, or perhaps a little less. In the British gun the most costly part is the steel tube or core of the weapon, which has to be bored out of a solid pillar. The steel tube is strengthened by having placed round it a coil or cylinder of wrought iron, which if it adds strength to the weapon makes it also heavier. The cheapest of all modern guns are those of the Austrians. These, like the Krupp cannon and unlike our own, are breech loaders, and resemble in make a good deal the weapons turned out at the Essen factory. The Austrians make their field guns for £35 a piece, the lowest price paid by any nation for rifled cannon. The material of which the guns are made is bronze, treated after a method proposed by General Uchatius. The metal is cast in a chill-mould, which renders the alloy harder and more crystalline, and still further strength is given to the gun by dilating the bore,’brought about by forcing a steel cone through the tube, and thus increasing the calibre. Afraid of Being Kissed. A man was walking along one road, and a woman along another. The roads finally united, and the man and woman reaching the junction at the same time, walked from there together. The man was carry* ing a large iron kettle on his back; in one hand he held by the legs a live chicken, in the other a cane ; and he was leading a gout. Just as they were corning to a deep dark ravine, the woman said to the man ; “ I’m afraid to go through that ravine with you ; it is a lonely place, and you might overpower me and kiss me by force. ” “ If you were afraid of that,” said the man, “ you shouldn’t have walked with me at all ; how can I overpower you and kiss you by force when I have this great kettle on my back, a cane in one band, a live chicken in the other and I am leading this goat ? I might as well be tied hand and foot. ” “ Yes,” replied the woman, “ but if you should stick your cane into the grounds and tie the goat to it, and turn the l£e bottom side up and put the chicken omer it, then you might wickedly kiss me in spite of my resistence. ” “ Success to thy ingenuity, O Woman 1” said the rejoicing man to himself, “I should never have thought of this ex pedient. ” And when they came to the ravine he stuck his cane into the ground and tied the goat to it, gave the chicken to the woman saying ; “ Hold it while I cut some grass for the goat.” And then lowering the kettle from his shoulders, imprisoned the fowl under it, and wickedly kissed the woman as she was afraid he would. Resuscitating the Drowned. A Frenchman has the credit of invent ing an apparatus for aiding in the resusci tation of persons apparently drowned, or who from any other cause have been tem porarily deprived of animation. It con sists of a cylinder of sheet iron large enough to contain the body of an adult person. It is closed at one end, and the inanimate individual is inserted, feet fore most, in the receptacle as far as the neck, round which there is placed a padded diaphragm, fastened to the cylinder so as to be air-tight. An air-pump, attached to an opening in the tube, creates a partial vacuum, and then the outer atmosphere, by its own pressure, forces its way into the lungs by the mouth and nostrils, which are left exposed. By a reversed action of the pump the air is allowed to re-enter the cylinder, and respiration is thereby re-established. A glass plate in serted in the iron casing enables the operator to watch the movements of the chest, which rises and falls as in life with the working of the pump. The action may be repeated, it is stated, 18 times in a minute, an exact imitation of natural breathing thus produced. The Charm of Life. (After Longfellow.) Tell me not that advertising Is at best an empty dream, For its charm is more surprising Than its base traducers deem. And whichever way thou turnest Thou wilt find upon the whole, Those who advertise in earnest Soonest reach the wished for goal. Wouldst thou save regret and sorrow For good prospects thrown away 1 Never wait, then, till to-morrow ; Always advertise to-day. Advertise, then ! time is fleeting ! All the wealth this side the grave That is ever worth the meeting It will bring if thou be brave. Try the charm of advertising, And avert a meaner fate ; Be ye ever enterprising ; Learn to advertise and wait. A Questionable Compliment. Tha Wairoa Free Press” means to compliment somebody, we presume, in the following paragraph :—Judging by the number of people we have seen this week with their heads done up in flannel, and a woe-bo gnne look on their faces—sure indications of neuralgia or toothache—we should imagine that Mr Wilson must have done • good deal of business during his short stay here. 4 fTHE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN [Tuesday October 28, 1879, Thr Colony’s Wreck Register. During the past year 82 casualties were reported to the Marine Office, 78 of which occurred on or near the coasts of the colony. Of these, 32 affecting vessels of an aggregate of 5634 tons, were cases of total wreck ; while 46, affecting vessels of 6504 tons in all, were of partial loss only. The number of lives lost on or near the coasts of the colony was 25.

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THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN [Tuesday, October 28, i°79. 5 Printed and published by Horace John Weeks and Charles Dixon, at their Printing Office, East Street, Ashburor, Tuesday, October 28, 1879. General Merchants. T. R. H ODDER AND Company, GENERAL MERCHANTS, DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, AND STOREKEEPERS, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, (Opposite Railway Station.) NEW SPRING AND SUMMER STOCK JUST RECEIVED. DRAPERY, MILINERT, HATS, CLOTHING, BOOTS, SHOES, &Ci &c*, ESPECIAL attention has been given to this Department in selecting the NEW STYLES in COSTUMES and DRESS MATERIALS. All the fashionable styles of Ladies Hats and Bonnets (trimmed and un trimmed), Trimmings, Pishus, Mantles, Capes, Ribbons, Hosiery, Gloves, Sunshades, and Underclothing. MILINERY AND DRESSMAKING ON THE PREMISES, By Most Competent Hands. Carpets, Druggetts, Scotch, and Manchester Goods. T. R- HODDER & COMPANY’S CLOTHING & MERCERY DEPART MENT. Boys’ Youths’ and Men’s Summer Suits, Imported and Victorian make. DUST COATS* Alpacca and Silk, HATS, New Felts, Helmets (in Rush, Leg horn, Tweed, aud China Peth) SCARFS, Ties, Collars, Gloves, Umbrellas etc., etc. TWEEDS, Scotch, Yorkshire, and Colonial, T. BOOT AND SHOE STORE. Childrens’, Boys’, and Girls’ Boots, Shoes, and Sxjppbes, Ladies’ and Gentlemen’s Boots, Shoes, and Slippers, In every variety, Colonial and Imported, from the beat houses, and sold at the smallest possible profit. T. R. Hodder & Company GROCERIES, OILMEN’S STORES, AND PROVISION DEPARTMENT. New Season’s Teas, Finest Sugars, Soaps, Candles, &c., &c. T. R. H. & Co. acknow ledge the great success attending their introduction of the the Small Profits and Quick Return Busi ness, and would State it is their intention to continue■ Selling the Very Best Class of Goods in every department., at the At the Smallest Possible Profit. CASH PRICE LISTS BURNISHED ON APPLICA TION. T. R. Hodder and Compan>. IRONMONGERY, FURNISHING, AND HARDWARE, Of Every Description, for Building and Furnishing purposes. Produce Bought For Cash, or Taken in Exchange. ORDERS from ANY PART OF THE PROVINCE, Carefully and promptly attended to. DELIVERY of goods daily in TOWN. yjiiWi —- T. R. HODDER : .Company, GENERAL merchants EAST STREET, ASHBURTON r the Railway Station.) Public Notices- JUST ARRIVED— SECOND SHIPMENT OF gTATIONERY, STATIONERY, DIRECT FROM THE MANUFACTORY. Now Opening Up. To Meet the Requirements of the County of Ashburton, WEEKS AND DIXON Are now Importing, direct from the makers. Every description of Commercial, Law, and General Stationery, which they are in a position to supply, wholesale or retail, at prices that will compare favorably with any house in the Colony. The Goods now being opened up include a Choice Assortment of Plain and Fancy Note Papers and Envelopes, and some very superior kinds. 10 CASES STATIONERY 10 2 BALES PAPER 2 Full particulars in Printed Lists. Commercial and Law Stationery Notepapers in great variety Envelopes of the newest styles Inkstands and Bottles Pens and Penholders Pencils and Pencilcases Account and Pocket Books, Etc. Wholesale and Retail. WEEKS AND DIXON, Saunders’" Buildings, East Street ASHBURTON. General Storekeepers, GREAT BANKRUPT SALE OF THE ASSIGNED ESTATE OF HOOPER, AITKEN, AND CO. | £5,845 10s. 4 d . ORR AND CO. ‘ |~ JAYING been fortunate in securing the whole of the STOCK of Hooper, Aitken and Co., at a nominal Price, will offer for Sale on SATURDAY, the 27TH, And following days, at THE PREMISES LATELY OCCUPIED BY J. H. PASS & CO., (Next the Union Bank of Australia.) In submitting the following GREATLY REDUCED PRICE LIST, we beg to assure our numerous customers and the public, that it has been our determination from the first to keep ourselves abreast of he age, and in every department of our Establishment we have endeavored —in all cases—so to conduct our business tran sactions as to command legitimate success. The rapid growth of our concern in all its branches amply attests this fact. Quotations for Cash : ; Children’s white Socks, at 2d to fid , Children’s colored Socks, at 3d, 4d &Gd Ladies’ Stockings, at 4d to Is Ladies’ striped Stocking, at Cd to Is 3d GLOYES. Ladies’ lish thread, at Gd to Is Ladies’ kid Gloves, 2s to 3s per pair Ladies’ silk Gloves, Is to Is 4d. HABERDASHERY. Black silk Fringes, at 8d to Is Gd Colored silk Fringes, half-price Black and colored braids, all prices A splendid stock of new silk Buttons, in all shades, at 4d to 6d per dozen, to match dress materials Ladies’ leather Bags, half-price Carpet Bags from 3s Gd upwards Belts at 4d to 8d each LADIES’ SILK SCARFS. 1230 ladies’ silk Scarfs, decided novel ties, at Gd to Is New China silk Scarfs, embroidered a both ends, at Is to Is fid COLLARS. 25 doz. ladies’ linen Collars, at fid. to Is lid Rink Collars, at 4d to 8d STAYS. 6 doz. Stays at 2s, worth 4s 9d The new belted Corset, on the newest principle, easy fit, half-price UNDERCLOTHING DEPARTMENT. Ladies’ Cemesoles Ladies’ Night-dresses, 2s Gd to 4s fid Ladies’ Chemises, 2s Id to 5s fid Ladies’ drawers, Is 8d to 4s Cd PLAIN AND FANCY DRESS DEPARTMENT. 1500 yards Spring Lustres, at 8d to lOd per yard, worth Is fid 800 yards Taffete Cloth, French goods, at Is to Is 3d French Merino, all colors, at Is Gd to 2s fid 20 pieces all-wool Plaid, at Is to 2s Cd 500 yards Japanese Silk, at Is per yard, worth 2s fid BOOTS DEPARTMENT. Ladies’ French kid Boots, at Gs to 7s Cd Ladies’ buttoned Boots, 7s fid to 8s 9d Gents’ Boots, 6s per pair under former price Children’s Boots, at Is to 2s fid CARPETS. Tapestry, 2s per yaad under former price Kidder Carpets, Is Gd under former price Cocoanut Matting, at Is under former price. Blankets at half-price Flannels at half-price CLOTHING DEPARTMENT. Men’s Suits at 40s, former price 70s Men’s Suits at 355, former price 60s Men’s Hats at 3s to 7s Cd It is unnecessary to quote prices, though we have given a few above, as the public know that this is a real genuine Sale. The Goods are all quite new, having been im ported within the last few months. Terms will be strictly Cash, as we could not afford to book at those prices. Dressmaking on the premises. All orders executed uuder the Superin tendence of a most experienced dress maker. ORR AND CO., IMPORTERS, ASHBURTCN AND RAKAIA. 9 Business Notices. BUG H’S CANTERBURY REST A U RANT, Paparmi Hoad, near Post Office, Christchurch. MEA L S AT ALL HOURS OF THE DAY. Board and Lodging, 175., 18s., £1 a week. BEDS & MEALS—Is. Each. 452 CHERTSE Y. A. R. MARKHAM (Next Montgomery’s, Chertsey), GENERAL STOREKEEPER, HAYING taken over the store of Messrs. Orr and Co., and increased the stock, is prepared to supply first-class articles in Grocery, Drapery, Ironmongery. Agent for THE ASHBURTON HERALD. 423 Medicinal. TEEDMAN’S SOOTHING POWDERS 1 FOR CHILDREN CUTTING TEETH. CAUT IC N TO PURCHASERS. The value of this well-known Family Medi cine has been largely tested in all parts of the world, and by all grades of society, for upwards of FIFTY YEARS. Its well-earned exten sive sale has induced SPURIOUS IMITA TIONS, some of which in OUTW \.RD APPEARANCE so closely resemble the ori ginal as to have deceived many purchasers. The proprietor therefore feels it due to the public to give a special caution against the use of SUCH IMITATIONS. Purchasers are therefore requested carefully to observe the four following distinctive characteristics, without which none are genuine : 1st —In every case the words JOHN STEEDMAN, CHEMIST, WALWORTH, SURREY, are engraved on the Government Stamp affixed to each packet. 2nd —Each Single Powder has directions for the dose, and the words, John Steedman, Chemist, Walwo;th, Surrey, printed thereon. 3rd —The name, Steedman, is always spelt with two EE’s. 4th —The manufacture is carried on solely at Walworth, Surrey. Sold in Packets by all Chemists and Medi cine Vendors. Sold by Kemfthorne, Prosser and Co., Auckland. 49° HEALTH FOR ALU HOLLOWAY’S TILLS AA'D OINTMENT THE PILLS Purify the Lioo 1, correct all disorders of the Liver, S’oumch, Kidneys and Bowels, and are invaln..ble in all com, plaints inch en;al to Females. THE CII3 tIiENT is (bo only rdi.hli remedy (or Sad lag-, Gal Wounds, Sores, and Ulcers. For bronchi is, Diphtheria, Coughs, Ci ids, (bun, Kii inn iLm, aud all Skin Di ;e.t.es it has 1,0 equal. Sold by the Proprietor, Thomao llollowav, .033, Oxford Street, Loudon, and by all olcd.cme Yeuclors thioughout the World. GRATEFUL—COMFORTIF G. JgPPS’S BREAKFAST COCOA. “ By a thorough knowledge of the natural law's which govern the operations of digestion and nutrition, and by a careful application ol the fine properties of well selected cocoa, Mr. Epps has provided our breakfast tables with a delicately-flavoured beverage which may save us many heavy doctors’ bills. It is by tne judi cious use of such articles of diet, that a constitu tion may be gradually built up until strong enough to resist every tendency to disease. Hundreds of subtle maladies are floating around us, ready to attack wherever there is a weak point. We may escape many a fata ishaft bv keeping ourselves well fortified with pure blood and a properly nourished frame.” —The Cizit Service Gazette. SOLD ONLY IN RACKETS LABELLED JAMES EPPS AND CO Homoepathic Chemists, London. KEATING’S COUGH LOZENGES. COUGHS, ASTHMA, BRONCHITIS, ACCUMULATION OF PHLEGM. Composed of the purest articles. 'I hese Lozenges contain no opium nor any deleterious drug, therefore the most, delicate can take them with perfect confidence. Their beneficial effect is speedy and certain. This old unfail ing family remedy is daily recommended by the most eminent physicians. In use nearly 60 years. MEDICAL TESTIMONY. 22, Cold Harbour Lane, London, July 25th, 1877. Sir, —Your Lozenges are excellent, and their beneficial effect most reliable. I stiongly recommend them in cases of eough and asthma. You are at liberty to stale this as my opinion, formed from many years’ experience. J. Bringloe, M.R.C.S.L., L.S.A., L.M. . T. Keiting, Indian Medical Service. Dear Sir, — Having tried your Lozenges in lia I have much pleasure in testifying to ir beneficial ellecls in cases of Incipient nsumption, Asthma and Bronchial Affec ts. I have prescribed them largely with the t results. W. B. G , Apothecary, 11.M.5. Keating’s Cough Lozenges are sold by all Chemists, in tins of various sizes, each having the words “ Keating’s Cough Lozenges engraven on the Government stamp. 637 KEATING’S WORM TABLETS, A PURELY VEGETABLE SWEETMEAT, Doth in appearance and tasta, furnishing a most agreeable method of administering the only certain remedy for INTESTINAL or THREAD WORMS. It is a perfectly safe and mild preparation, and is especially adapted lor childien. Sold in tins by all chemists. Proprietor, THOS. KEATING, London, Export Chemist and Druggist, 63? Commercial Stationery. JUST ARRIVED. A CHOICE ASSORTMENT OF Commercial AND Household STATIONERY. THE Largest and Finest Lot ever opened up in Ashburton, AND Equal to any exhibited in the Colony. WEEKS & DIXON, Printers, Publishers, and COMMERCIAL, LAW, AND General Stationers, Guardian Office, EAST STREET ASHBURTON. Medicinal. Testimonials. Tuam Street, Christchurch, April 28, 1579. To Professor Guscott. SIU, I have been troubled with Livei Complain these last six years, many times not being able to attend to work. I have tried everything in the shape of patent medicines. I have been an outdoor patient in the Hospi tal ; I got at times temporary relief. I could not sleep on my left side; I kept rolling about backwards and forwards in bed. When I got up in the morning, I would rather be in bed but work I had to attend to. When I had eaten a light meal I found it always lodged in my stomach. Always costive, a great palpi tation, pains across the chest, more particu larly under the left breast, always a violent pain between the shoulders, felt just the same as if any one was pouring water down my back, feet always cold. Happened to get one of your bills when you came to St. Asaph street, which explained to me the symptoms I was laboring under. When I applied to you, you told me all my symptoms, and guaranteed me a perfect cure, which, I am happy to say, you have done through your herbal treatment. I should recommend those troubled with Liver Complaint ta place themselves under your treatment. I am, Sir, Truly thankful, William Manson. Colombo Street, April 21, 1879. To Professor Guscott. Sir,- - I have been troubled with Dysentery for the last three months, so much so that ! was perfectly' exhausted, the linings of my intestines peeled away in flakes. 1 tried every remedy that 1 could hear of, but to no purpose. Hearing that you were in Christchurch, and seeing Ihe many wonderful cures, was induced to place myself under your treatment, and I am happy to say in one week I am free from the diarrhoea, and gaining strength from your herbal treatment. I am, yours respectfully, Ellen Brown. I give you this testimonial for the henelil o others, as I know there are a great many others suffering from the same complaint in Christchurch. Borough Hotel, Manchester Street, Christchurch, April 21, 1879. To Professor Guscott. Sir,--I have been troubled with Sciataca and Rh.umatism since the commencement of the West Coast diggings in 1864, where I had to leave through medical advice, and went to Melbourne, and thence to Sydney, and then 1 thought I would try the tropical climate of Queensland, and only found temporary relief. I came to Christchnrch, and tried doctors of the best medical repute, and got no better. Thinking that it was useless to go any further I gave up all hopes of being restored ; 1 could scarcely walk, and staying at an old friend’s, he advised me to consult you, and I am happy to say I am in as perfect health as I was in 1864, when I crossed the ranges of the West Coast, and was only ten days under your treatment. John O’Brien. To Professor Guscott. Sir, —Having been troubled with asthma for the last seven years, on several occasions I have been propped up in bed, and many times I had to get up and walk to get a breath of air, and had become so bad that I was not able to ttend to my business ; in Get, I had become a burden to myself and the people with whom I was stopping. When I came to you you told me all my symptoms, which gave me confidence to place myself under your treatment, and, being a believer in herbs, and seeing the large assortment in your establishment, and also the references from other sufferers the same as myself, in looking back to the time of my suflering so long, and spending so much money without receiving any benefit from the treat ment until I applied to you.—l remain, yours ever thankful, Donald Smith. Great King-street, Dunedin, May 30. To Professor Guscott. Sir, —I have to inform you that I am able to return home after your treatment of 4 weeks’ duration, having been troubled with dropsy this last 4 years. I have been tapped twice ; I have been under the doctors in Oamaru, and also in Dunedin, and never received any bene fit from their treatment. When my sister called on you last April you told her if I would came to St. Kilda and stop with her you would treat me for a fortnight free of charge, and after that time, if I were no better, you would require no payment ; but I am happy to inform you that I feel as well as ever I felt, and free or dropsy, and can eat and sleep well. I trust that your days may be long in Dunedin. You may be assured that I will speak of the cure you have effected in me on my return home, as 1 leave my sistei to-morrow. —I remain yours ever grateful, Mrs. Isabella Fraser. St. Kilda, June 10, 1878. Manchester Street, Christchurch, April 29th, 1879. To Professor Guscott, Sir, —I have been troubled with Neuralgia for a length of time, and have suffered the most excruciating pains; tried e' erything that 1 could hear of, I then saw your testimonials in the papers, and the “ Star.” I was advised to give you a trial, but I have this to say that 1 am perfectly free from pain. I can eat and sleep well, and am not disturbed at nights or meal times as I have been for a length of time. I have told seveial the pain I suffered, and the wonderful relief I have had, and I would ad vise anyone troubled with Neuralgia to apply to you, as they can depend on a perfect cure. Yours ever grateful, H. B. Williams, Tuam street, Christchurch. To Professor Guscott, Sir, —Having for the last four years suffered from bad eyes, bffing totally blind in one, and from using a solution of nitrate of silver as a lotion, which had penetrated my whole system, causing me the most acute pains, which, added m rheumatism, prevented my sleeping at night, and rendered my life absolutely burdensome to me, I have consulted and been treated by doc tors in different parts of Canterbury, as also in the Christchurch Hospital, but without obtain ing the slightest relief. Determined to leave no stone unturned while the smallest chance remained of an abatement of my sufferings, 1 applied to you immediately I heard of your arrival, and the cure which you have effected would seem to many incredible, but as I am still here a living pro«f of the success of your treatment, as can only be testified by hundreds in Christchurch, who knowing what I was like for so long up to a week ago, look with astonishment at the change which you have wrought. Wishing you many years of happi ness and prosperity in pursuing your useful career, I am, dear Sir, yours respectfully, Patrick Burns. Sexton’s Allenton House, St. Asaph-street, Christchurch, Commercial Printers. IF YOU WANT A NEAT BUSINESS CARD, GO TO THE " HERALD ” OFFICE IF YOU WANT A WELL-PRINTED CIRCULAR, TRY THE “HERALD” OFPICEJ IF YOU WANT AN ATTRACTIVE HANDBILL, JTRY THE “HERALD” OFFICE. IF YOU WANT A MAGNIFICENT POSTER, CALL AT THE HERALD OFFICE. IF YOU WANT ANY 'DESCRIPTION OF PLAIN OR ORNAMENTAL PRINTING, CALL AT THE “ HERALD OFFICE/ East. Street North. WEEKS & DIXON, PROPRIETORS.

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THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN [Tuesday, October 28,1879. 6 Printed and published by Horace John Weeks and Charles Dixon, at their Printing Office, East Street, Ashbuxor. Tuesday, October 28, 1879, QefteralMerchantß. R. H ODDER AND Company, I GENERAL MERCHANTS, (apers, CLOTHIERS, AND STOREKEEPERS, Ist STREET, ASHBURTON, (Opposite; Railway Station.) . tw SPRING AND SUMMER STOCK JUST RECEIVED. lAPERY, MILINERY, HATS, CLOTHING, BOOTS, SHOES, &c., &c., ESPECIAL attention has been given to this Department in selecting the - STYLES in [)STUMES and DRESS MATERIALS. 1 the fashionable styles of Laches Hats and Bonnets (trimmed and un trimmed), Trunmings, Fishus, Mantles, Capes, Ribbons, Gloves, Sunshades, and Underclothing. tILINERY AND DRESSMAKING ON THE PREMISES, By Most Competent Hands. arpeta, Druggetts, Scotch, and Manchester Goods. R. HODDER & COMPANY’S JLOTHING & MERCERY DEPART MENT. Boys’ Youths’ and Men’s Summer Suits, . Imported and Victorian make. DUST COATS, Alpacca and Silk, HATS, New Felts, Helmets (in Rush, Leg horn, Tweed, and China Peth) SCARFS, Ties, Collars, Gloves, Umbrellas etc., etc. TWEEDS, Scotch, Yorkshire, and Colonial, T. R. HODDER & COMPANY’S BOOT AND SHOE STORE. Childrens’, Boys’, and Girls’ Boors, Shoes, and Suppers, Ladies’ and Gentlemen’s Boots, Shoes, and Slippers, Tn every variety, Colonial and Imported, from the best houses, and sold at the smallest possible profit. T. R. Hodder &Company GROCERIES, OILMEN’S STORES, AND PROVISION DEPARTMENT. New Season’s Teas, Finest Sugars, Soaps, Candles, &c., &c. T. R. H. &Co. acknow ledge the great success attending their introduction of the the Small Profits and Quick Return Busi ness, and would State it is their intention to continue Selling the Very Best Class of Goods in every department, at the At the Smallest Possible Profit. OA<W PRICE lists furnished on applica tion. T. R. Hodder and Company, IRONMONGERY, FURNISHING, AND HARDWARE, . Of Every Description, for Building and Furnishing purposes. Produce Bought For Cash, or Taken in Exchange. ORDERS from ANY PART OF THE PROVINCE, Carefully and promptly attended to. delivery of goods daily in TOWN. T. R. HODDER AND ,W)io6inpany, GENERAL MERCHANTS ASHBURTON the Railway Station.) Public Notices. JUST ARRIVED— SECOND SHIPMENT gTATIONERY, STATIONERY, DIRECT FROM THE MANUFACTORY. To Meet the Requirements of the County of Ashburton, WEEKS AND DIXON Are now Importing, direct from the makers, Every description of Commercial, Law, and General Stationery, which they are in a position to supply, wholesale or retail, at prices that will compare favorably with any house in the Colony. The Goods now being opened up include a Choice Assortment of Plain and Fancy Note Papers and Envelopes, and some very superior kinds. OF Now Opening -1 A CASES STATIONERY 2 BALES PAPER Full particulars in Printed Lists. 2 Commercial and Law Stationery Notepapers in great variety Envelopes of the newest styles Inkstands and Bottles Pens and Penholders Pencils and Pencilcaaes Account and Pocket Books, Etc. Wholesale and Retail. WEEKS AND DIXON, Saunders’ Buildings, East Street ASHBURTON. General Storekeepers. GREAT BANKRUPT SALE OF THE ASSIGNED ESTATE OF HOOPER, AITKEN, AND CO. £5,845 10s. Id. ORR AND CO. jJAVING been fortunate in securing the whole of the STOCK of Hooper, Aitken and Co., at a nominal Price, will offer for Sale on SATURDAY, the 27TH, And following days, at THE PREMISES LATELY OCCUPIED BY ' J. H. PASS & CO., (Next the Union Bank of Australia.) In submitting the following GREATLY REDUCED PRICE LIST, we beg to assure our numerous customers and the public, that it has been our determination from the first to keep ourselves abreast of he age, and in every department of our Establishment we have endeavored —in all cases—so to conduct our business tran sactions as to command legitimate success. The rapid growth of our concern in all its branches amply attests this fact. Quotations for Cash : • Children’s white Socks, at 2d to 6d , Children’s colored Socks, at 3d, 4d & fid Ladies’ Stockings, at 4d to Is Ladies’ striped Stocking, at fid to Is 3d GLOVES. Ladies’ lish thread, at fid to Is Ladies’ kid Gloves, 2s to 3s per pair Ladies’ silk Gloves, Is to Is 4d. HABERDASHERY. Black silk Fringes, at 8d to Is fid Colored silk Fringes, half-price Black and colored Braids, all prices A splendid stock of new silk Buttons, in all shades, at 4d to 6d per dozen, to match dress materials Ladies’ leather Bags, half-price Carpet Bags from 3s fid upwards Belts at 4d to 8d each LADIES’ SILK SCARFS. 1230 ladies’ silk Scarfs, decided novel ties, at fid to Is New China silk Scarfs, embroidered a both ends, at Is to Is fid COLLARS. 25 doz. ladies’ linen Collars, at fid. to Is lid Rink Collars, at 4d to 8d STAYS. 6 doz. Stays at 2s, worth 4s 9d The new belted Corset, on the newest principle, easy fit, half-price UNDERCLOTHING DEPARTMENT. Ladies’ Cemesoles Ladies’ Night-dresses, 2s fid to 4s fid Ladies’ Chemises, 2s Id to 5s fid Ladies’ drawers. Is 8d to 4s fid PLAIN AND FANCY DRESS DEPARTMENT. 1500 yards Spring Lustres, at 8d to lOd per yard, worth Is fid 800 yards Taffete Cloth, French goods, at Is to 1s 3d French Merino, all colors, at Is fid to 2s fid 20 pieces all-wool Plaid, at Is to 2s fid 500 yards Japanese Silk, at Is per yard, worth 2s fid BOOTS DEPARTMENT. Ladies’ French kid Boots, at fis to 7s fid Ladies’ buttoned Boots, 7s fid to 8s 9d Gents’ Boots, fis per pair under former price Children’s Boots, at Is to 2s fid CARPETS. Tapestry, 2s per yaad under former price Kidder Carpets, Is fid under former price Cocoanut Matting, at Is under former price. Blankets at half-price Flannels at half-price CLOTHING DEPARTMENT. Men’s Suits at 40s, former price 70s Men’s Suits at 355, former price 60s Men’s Hats at 3s to 7s 6d It is unnecessary to quote prices, though we have given a few above, as the public know that this is a real genuine Sale. The Goods are all quite new, having been im ported within the last few months. Terms will be strictly Cash, as we could not afford to book at those prices. Dressmaking on the premises. All orders executed uuder the Superin tendence of a most experienced dress maker. ORR AND CO., IMPORTERS, A.SHBURTCN AND RAKAIA. 9 Business Notices. BLIGH’S CANTERBURY RESTAURANT, Papanui Road, near Post Office, Christchux-ch. MEALS AT ALL HOURS OF THE DAY. Board and Lodging, 175., 18s., £1 a week. BEDS & MEALS—Is. Each. 452 CHERTSE Y. A. R. MARKHAM (Next Montgomery’s, Chertsey), GENERAL STOREKEEPER, HAVING taken over the store of Messrs. Orr and Co., and increased the stock, is prepared to supply first-class articles in Grocery, Drapery, Ironmongery. Agent for THE ASHBURTON HERALD. 423 Medicinal. STEEDMAN’S soothing powders FOR children cutting teeth. CAUTION TO PURCHASERS. The value of this well-known Family Medi ;ine has been largely tested in all parts of the vorld, and by all grades of society, for upwards j( FIFTY YEARS. Its well-earned exten sive sale has induced SPURIOUS IMITA TIONS, some of which in OUTWARD APPEARANCE so closely resemble the ori jinal as to have deceived many purchasers. I"he proprietor therefore feels it due to the public to give a special caution against the use pf SUCH IMITATIONS. Purchasers are therefore requested carefully Lo observe the four following distinctive characteristics, without which none are genuine : TTXT Ist—ln every case the words JOHN STEEDMAN, CHEMIST, WALWORTH, SURREY, are engraved on the Government Stamp affixed to each packet. 2nd—Each Single Powder has directions for the dose, and the words, John Steedman, Chemist, Walworth, Surrey, printed thereon. 3rd —The name, Steedman, is always spelt with two EE’s. 4th —The manufacture is carried on solely at Walworth, Surrey. , Sold in Packets by all Chemists and Medi cine Vendors. Sold by Kempthorne, Prosser and Co., Auckland. 49° HEALfH FOR ALL HOLLOWAY’S TILLS AND OINTMENT THE PILLS Purify the Lioo 1, correct all disorders of the Liver, Stomach, Kidneys and Bowels, and are invaluable iu ull corn* plaints incidental to Females. THE OIHXMENT is the only reliable remedy for Bad Ia Old Wounds, Soros, and Ulcers. For Bronchitis, Diphtheria, Con<di<, Ci Ids, Gout, lliu uiu-itisiu, and all Skin Di leases it bai no cijual. Sold by the Proprietor, Thomab Holloway, 533, Oxford Street, Loudon, and by all Medicine Vendors throughout the World* GRATEFUL—COMFORTIF G. BREAKFAST COCOA. “ By a thorough knowledge of the natural laws which govern the operations of digestion and nutrition, and by a careful application ol the fine properties of well selected cocoa, Mr. Epps has provided our breakfast tables with a delicately-flavoured beverage which may save us many heavy doctors’ bills. It is by tne judi cious use of such articles of diet, that a constitu tion may be gradually built up until strong enough to resist every tendency to disease. Hundreds of subtle maladies are floating around us, ready to attack wherever there is a weak point. We may escape many a fata if halt by keeping ourselves well fortified with pure blood and a properly nourished frame.” —The Crvii Service Gazette. SOLD ONLY IN PACKETS LABELLED JAMES EPPS AND CO Homcepathic Chemists, London, KEATING’S COUGH LOZENGES. COUGHS, ASTHMA, BRONCHITIS, ACCUMULATION OF PHLEGM. Composed of the purest articles. These Lozenges contain no opium nor any deleterious drug, therefore the most delicate can take them with perfect confidence. Their beneficial effect is speedy and certain. This old unfail ing family remedy is daily recommended by the most eminent physicians. In use nearly 60 years. MEDICAL TESTIMONY. 22, Cold Harbour Lane, London, July 25th, 1877. Sir, —Your Lozenges are excellent, and their beneficial effect most reliable. I strongly recommend them in cases of *.ough and asthma. You are at liberty to state this as my opinion, formed from many years’ experience. J. Bringloe, M.R.C.S.L., L.S.A., L.M. dr. T. Keating, Indian Medical Service. Dear Sir,— Having tried your Lozenges in ndia I have much pleasure in testifying to heir beneficial effects in cases of Incipient Consumption, Asthma and Bronchial Aflfec ions. I have prescribed them largely with the icst results. W. B. G , Apothecary, H.M.S. Keating’s Cough Lozenges are sold by all Chemists, in tins of various sizes, each having the words “ Keating’s Cough Lozenges” engraven on the Government stamp. 6q) KEATING’S WORM TABLETS, A PURELY VEGETABLE SWEETMEAT, noth in appeardnee and tasta, furnishing a most agreeable method of administering the only certain remedy for INTESTINAL or THREAD WORMS. It is a perfectly safe and mild preparation, and is especially adapted for childien. Sold in tins by all chemists. Proprietor, THOS. KEATING, London, Export Chemist and Druggist, 637 Commercial Stationery. JUST ARRIVED. A CHOICE ASSORTMENT OP Commercial AND Household STATIONERY. -o- THE Largest and Finest Lot ever opened up in Ashburton, AND Equal to any exhibited in the Colony. -o- WEEKS & DIXON, Printers, Publishers, AND COMMERCIAL, LAW, AND General Stationers, Guardian Office, EAST STREET ASHBURTON. Medicinal. Testimonials. Tuam Street, Christchurch, April 28, 1879. To Professor Guscott. Sir, —I have been troubled with Liver Complain these last six years, many times not being able to attend to work. I have tried everything in the shape of patent medicines. I have been an outdoor patient in the Hospi tal ; I got at times temporary relief. I could not sleep on my left side; I kept rolling about backward* and forwards in bed. When I got up in the morning, I would rather be in bed but work I had to attend to. When I had eaten a light meal I found it always lodged in my stomach. Always costive, a great palpi tation, pains across the chest, more particu larly under the left breast, always a violent pain between the shoulders, felt just the same as if any one was pouring water down my back, feet always cold. Happened to get one of your bills when you came to St. Asaph street, which explained to me the symptoms I was laboring under. When I applied to yor, you told me all my symptoms, and guaranteed me a perfect cure, which, I am happy to say, you have done through your herbal treatment. I should recommend those troubled with Liver Complaint ta place themselves under your treatment. I am, Sir, Truly thankful, William Manson. Colombo Street, April 21, 1879. To Professor Guscott. Sir, —I have been troubled with Dysentery for the last three months, so much so that I was perfectly exhausted, the linings of my intestines peeled away in flakes. I tried every remedy that I could hear of, but to no purpose. Hearing that you were in Christchurch, and seeing the many wonderful cures, was induced to place myself under your treatment, and I am happy to say in one week I am free from the diarrhoea, and gaining strength from your herbal treatment. I am, yours respectfully, Ellen Brown. 1 give you this testimonial for the benefit o others, as I know there are a great many others suffering from the same complaint in Christchurch. Borough Hotel, Manchester Street, Christchurch, April 21, 1879. To Professor Guscott. SIR,--I have been troubled with Sciataca and Rh.umatism since the commencement cf the West Coast diggings in 1864, where I had to leave through medical advice, and went to Melbourne, and thence to Sydney, and then I thought I would try the tropical climate of Queensland, and only found temporary relief. I came to Christchurch, and tried doctors of the best!medical repute, and got no better. Thinking that it was useless to go any further I gave up all hopes of being restored ; I could scarcely walk, and staying at an old friend’s, he advised me to consult you, and I am happy to say I am in as perfect health as I was in 1864, when I crossed the ranges of the West Coast, and was only ten days under your treatment. John O’Brien. To Professor Guscott. Sir, —Having been troubled with asthma for the last seven years, on several occasions I have been propped up in bed, and many times I had to get up and walk to get a breath of air, and had become so bad that I was not able to ttend to my business ; in fact. I had become a burden to myself and the people with whom I was stopping. When I came to you you told me all my symptoms, which gave me confidence to place myself under your treatment, and, being a believer in herbs, and seeing the large assortment in your establishment, and also the references from other sufferers the same as myself, in looking back to the time of my suflering so long, and spending so much money without receiving any benefit from the treat ment until I applied to you.—l remain, yours ever thankful, Donald Smith. Great King-street, Dunedin, May 30. To Professor Guscott. Sir, — I have to inform you that I am able to return home after your treatment of 4 weeks’ duration, having been troubled with dropsy this last 4 years. I have been tapped twice ; I have been under the doctors in Oamaru, and also in Dunedin, and never received any bene fit from their treatment. When my sister called on you last April you told her if I would come to St. Kilda and stop with her you would treat me for a fortnight free of charge, and after that time, if I were no better, you would require no payment; but lam happy to inform you that I feel as well as ever I felt, and free 01 dropsy, and can eat and sleep well. I trust that your days may be long in Dunedin. You may be assured that I will speak of the cure you have effected in me on my return home, as I leave my sistei to-morrow.—l remain yours ever grateful, Mrs. Isabella Fraser, St. Kilda, June 10, 1878. Manchester Street, Christchurch, April 29th, 1879. To Professor Guscott, Sir, —I have been troubled with Neuralgia for a length of time, and have suffered the most excruciating pains; tried e' erything that I could hear of, I then saw your testimonials in the papers, and the “ Star.” I was advised to give you a trial, but I have this to say that I am perfectly free from pain. I can eat and sleep well, and am not disturbed at nights or meal times as I have been for a length of time. I have told several the pain I suffered, and the wonderful relief I have had, and I would ad vise anyone troubled with Neuralgia to apply to you, as they can depend on a perfect cure. Yours ever grateful, H. B. Williams, Tuam street, Christchurch. To Professor Guscott, Sir, —Having (or the last four years suffered from bad eyes, being totally blind in one, and from using a solution of nitrate of silver as a lotion, which had penetrated my whole system, causing me the most acute pains, which, added to rheumatism, prevented my sleeping at night, and rendered my life absolutely burdensome to me, I have consulted and been treated by doc tors in different parts of Canterbury, as also in the Christchurch Hospital, but without obtain ing the slightest relief. Determined to leave no stone unturned while the smallest chance remained of an abatement of my sufferings. I applied to you immediately I heard of your arrival, and the cure which you have effected would seem to many incredible, but as I am still here a living proof of the success of your treatment, as can only be testified by hundreds in Christchurch, who knowing what I was like for so long up to a week ago, look with astonishment at the change which you have wrought. Wishing you many years of happi ness and prosperity in pursuing your useful career, I am, dear Sir, yours respectfully, Patrick Burns. Sexton’s Alleuton House, St. Asaph-street, Christchurch. Commercial Printers. IF YOU WANT A NEAT BUSINESS CARD, GO TO THE “HERALD” OFFICE IF YOU WANT A WELL-PRINTED CIRCULAR, TRY THE “HERALD” OFFICE IF YOU WANT AN ATTRACTIVE HANDBILL, iTRY THE “HERALD” OFFICE. * IF YOU WANT A MAGNIFICENT POSTER, CALL AT THE HERALD OFFICE, . IF YOU WANT ANY'DESCRIPTION OF PLAIN OR ORNAMENTAL PRINTING, CALL AT THE “HERALD OFFICE,' East,§trket North. WEEKS & DIXON, PROPRIETORS.

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The Ashburton Guardian. COUNTY AGRICULTURAL AND SPORTING RECORDER Vol. L—No. 15 ASHBURTON, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30, 1879, Price—TWOPENCE Auctioneers and Oommisssion Agents EDMISTON BROS. & GUNDRY (late bullock and co.), ASHBURTON, General Merchwiin, Auctioneers, Stock, Station, Estate, and Commission Agents. Sales of Stock, Farm Implements, &c., will be held at their Yards, Ashbur ton,- and the Tinwald Yards, on alternate TUESDAYS. CASH ADVANCES Hade on Stock, Produce, &c., consigned for Positive Sale. EDMISTON BROS. & GUNDRY. 19 ALFRED HARRISON, AUCTIONEER, COMMISSION AGENT, ETC. ~|~ AND SALES, Sales of Stock, Mer chandise, Furniture and Effects, also Figs, Fowls, and General Produce. WEEKLY SALE Every SATURDAY at 12 o’clock. SALE YAHDS~ATTENDED. ntries can be made at my office or at the Yards. _ Agent for the Transatlantic Fire Insurance Company. 5 MR. JOHN LLOYD CRAWLEY, AUCTIONEER, STOCK, LAND, ESTATE, AND COM MISSION AGENT, Holds Weekly Sales Every Saturday, at One o’clock, of Horses, Farm Produce, .ml General Merchandise of every descrip tion. Full advertisements third page. jjPBvD CRAWLEY, “‘ AUCTIONEER, Stock, Land, Estate, and Commission Agent, Sauhders’ Buildings, East-st., Ashburton. 877 a [Card.] J E B uOH AN A N & Co * Land, and Estate Agents, ASHBURTON. 313 a FARMERS AND OTHERS. Messrs, acland, Campbell, & ‘CO. ; are prepared to supply Fanners, and othert with Station Stores, Fencing Wire, Fencing Staples, Standards, &c., at Lowest Rates, and of First-class quality. AGENTS FOR THE ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY. CAPITAL ... ... £2,000,000 insurances effected at lowest RATES. ACLAND, CAMPBELL & CO., gg Auctioneers. pREDK. pAVI TT , E>st Street (Close to the Railway Station) Ashburton, Land and General Commission Agent j*- j Order? .taken for—Sydney Drays, Newcastle Coßl. and iMalvern (by the truck load), Build ing Materials of all kinds. Fencing Wire, Agricultural Implements, English and Ameri can, &u, &c. ■ i MESSRS. POYNTZ & CO., AN D, Jgl STA TE, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS. Renta and Debts Collected. Honey advanced on Freehold Security. 7 Hotels. RAILWAY HOTEL WINSLOW. rR. W. HARRIS requests the public ~ j ' to know that he is hack at his old house, and wishes his old Mends to know that they will, reeeive the same good accommodation as formerly. Private . Suites of Rooms for families. Wines and *rßeer of the best brands.. Good stabling and loose boxes, with every attendance. WJ HARRIS, Proprietor. 3166 Millers, &c. SAUNDERS BROS., MILLERS, Grain Merchants, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS. Offices— EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Mills— GREAT SOUTH ROAD. 72 OFF AT begs to inform the , JYI inhabitants of Ashburton and surrounding districts that his NEW FLOUR MILL AT WAKANUI HAS COMMENCED WORK, And hopes, by strict attention to busi ness, and turning out a First-class article, to merit a share of public support. Special attention paid to Gristing, and Farmers from a distance can have their Grist ground by return. 31 Insurance. THE LANCASHIRE FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Capital— Fully Subscribed, £1,500,000. -piRE INSURANCES of all kinds taken at lowest rates, special attention being given to Stack, Farm, Building, and other Agricultural Risks. Applications by letter for insurance will be promptly attended to. The London and Lancashire being purely a Fire Company, the whole of its resources are available to meet Fire claims and this feature will at once commend itself to the public, for the resources of the Company can never be applied to the settlement of Life Claims or Marine Losses, but every penny of its Capital (the whole of which could be called up at any time), together with its reserves, are available for Losses by Fire, and offer a complete guarantee that all engagements will be fully carried out. Claims are met with promptitude and liberality. Agents for Ashburton — SAUNDERS BROS. 6 Business Notice. IN BANKRUPTCY. rEKS & DIXON have on Sale at their Office, East Street North,- - PROOFS OF DEBT FORMS, FORMS OF AFFIDAVIT. Also, — FORMS OF TO LET and FOR SALE. CHRISTCHURCH AND SUBURBAN DIRECTORY FOR 1879. ON SALE at the “ HERALD ” Office, Saunders Buildings, East-street. Price : Two Shillings and Sixpence. Neatly Bound in Cloth. The above Volume contains a lot of valuable information, and should be in the frauds of every Tradesman. Timber Merchants. TIMBER! TIMBER!! 300,000 THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND FEET OF SUPERIOR BJU I L DING TIMBER. ALSO, 20 t OOO TWENTY THOUSAND SAWN TOTARA AND BLACK PINE ENCING TAKES NOW ON SALE AT HAYES’ TIMBER YARDS, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, AT REDUCED PRICES. 12 F Brick Manufactory. BRICKS. fplIE UNDERSIGNED havirg COM PLETED ffieir KILN at Ashburton, are prepared to SUPPLY BRICKS, equal U any made in the Colony, at any Station up or down. Samples to be seen at the Company'» Offices, Ashburton, Rakaia, andY.inslow \V. MONTGOMERY & CO [Limited] 32 Saddler. WM. ANDERSON, SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER, Ashburton, HAS always in STOCK a complete assortment of every description of Saddlery, Harness, Whips, Saddlers’ Iron mongery, &c., imported direct from Eng land. Goods to order manufactured on the premises of the best Materials, and at the lowest rates. 11 Cabinetmakers. T. A. GATES, AB I N E T MAKER, PICTURE FRAME MAKER, AND UNDERTAKER, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, ASHBURTON. 4 SPILLARD’S CABINET MAKING AND UPHOL STERY Manufactory, and Ware house, next to the Union Bank, Tancred street, Ashburton. Sitting Room and Bedroom Tables, Couches, Cheffonniers, Chairs, Chests of Drawers, Washstands, Commodes, Chim ney Glasses, Toilet do., Whatnots, Dress ing Tables, Cradles, Children’s Cots, Bassi nettes, Basket Ware, Bedsteads—double, single, iron, and wood; Mattresses, spring, hair, wool, and flax; Beds, feather, woollen, and cotton-flock; Bolsters and Pillows, do., do.; Carpets, Rugs, Floorcloth ; Mats and Matting Fibre, Cocoa and China; Fenders, Fire Irons and Japanned Ware ; Galvanised Baths and Buckets ; Kitchen Tables ; and English and American Chairs. Blinds—Venetian, Wire Gauze, Common Roller, and Spring ; Curtain Poles, &c. Orders promptly attended to. 13 CABINETMAKING & UPHOLSTERING ESTABLISHMENT, East Street (next Echo Dining Rooms), ASHBURTON. John eech, PRACTICAL CABINETMAKER, UPHOLSTERER, PAPERHANGER, &c. ALL KINDS OF REPAIRS. Furniture Renovated and Repolished, or Exchanged, 10 WANTED KNOWN—That Visiting Cards, plain or mourning, can be obtained printed in various styles, at the “Herald” and “Guardian” offices, near the Railway Station. General Merchants. GREAT SALE OF THE ASSIGNED ESTATE OF HOOPER, AITKEN & CO. ORR AND CO, HAVING SECURED THE ENTIRE STOCK Of the above Estate, amounting to I os. 4 (1., Have decided to give the PUBLIC the advantage of their Purchase by SELLING the whole of the DRAPERY, CLOTHING, BOOTS and SHOES, IRONMONGERY,. FURNITURE, CROCKERY & GLASSWARE AT ABOUT HALF THE USUAL PRICE for CASH. SALE OF THE DRAPERY, CLOTHING, BOOTS AND SHOES, AT THE PREMISES LATELY OCCUPIED BY J, H. PASS AND CO. SALE OF THE IRONMONGERY, FURNITURE, CROCKERY & GLASSWARE, AT THE NEW PREMISES OF HOOPER, AITKEN AND CO. BOTH SALES WILL COMMENCE ON SATURDAY, 27th SEPT. ORR AND CO., ASHBURON AND RAKAIA. 10 Chemist. MEDICAL HALL. Established 1874. J ]M Q AMBE,IDGE » DRUGGIST, FAMILY AND DIbPENSING CHEMIST, Has always in Slock— SPONGES—Honeycomb and Turkey Toilet TRUSSES—Common Circular, Cole’s, Sal mon and Ody’.s, Mocmain, fcc. ELASTIC STOCKINGS Knee Caps, Wristlets, and Anklets ; Abdominal Pelts in Silk and Thread. FEEDING POTTLES—Mather’s, Maw’s, Dean’s, Stocker’s, Ayrton and Saun ders’, O’Connell’s. INFANTS’ FOODS—Liebig’s, Hard’s, Neave’s, Ridge’s, Nestle’s. COD LIVER OILS—De Jongh’s, Lang ton’s, Mdller’s, Foxe’s, Southall Bros. PERFUMERY—Piesse and Lubin’s, Rint mel’s, Gosnell’s, Priedenbach’s, Low’s, The Crown Perfumery Company’s HORSE AND CA ITLE MEDICINES. I] MOORE STREET, ASHBURTON. 62 General Storekeeper. gTORE. The Oldest Established Business in the County of Ashburton, D. WILLIAMSON AND CO., DRAPERS, GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, TEA, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS. The Best House in Town for MEN’S, BOYS’, AND YOUTHS’ READY-MADE CLOTHING. CELEBRATED BOOT AND SHOE DEPOT. 14 SANDO AND CO., STOREKEEPERS, TOBACCONISTS, NEWS AGENTS, &c,, &c., EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Labor Registry Office. 35 Painter. J. R. CHAPMAN, pAINTER, GLAZIER, PAPER HANGER & SIGNWRITER, Importer of Paperhangings, White Lead, Glass, &c. The trade supplied at lowert Wholesale Prices. 17 S. COLLINS & SON, pAINTERS, PAPERHANGERS, SIGN-WRITERS, PLUMBERS, and DECORATORS, Moore-strem Ashburton. Country orders promptly attended to, and the quality of Work and Materials Guaranteed. Public Notices. WANTED KNOWN—That wo are now Selling 250 Cream Laid Commercial Envelopes for 25., cash ; 500 ditto, 3s. 6d. cash ; and 1000 ditto, 6s. 6d., for prompt cash only. Weeks & Dixon. WANTED— Servants out of Employ ment to advertise for Situations in the “Herald” and “Guardian.” Only One Sliilling, Cash, for fifteen words. Builders. Ashburton steam saw mills SASH AND DOOR MANUFACTORY, G. PARKIN, Proprietor, BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR. Moore Street, Every description of Timber and budding Materials in Stock and supplied on most, reasonable terms. Plans prepared and Estimates Given on t! e shortest notice. 26 B. C. SMITH, CARRIER, ETC-, Moore Street, Ashburton. Til H. BREWER’S Royal Mail COACH I . leaves Longbeach for Ashburton (via Waterton, Ashton, Wheatstone, and Tin.wald) daily, at 7 Am., returning by same route on arrival of 3 p. m. train Christchurch. ’arcels and orders punctually attended T. H. BREWER, Proprietor. COOKSON, Wills Street, runs the MAIL COACH from Ashburton vay Station to Green Street, Alford H, and Mount Somers, every Tuesday, Friday, returning - Wednesday and iay at 3 p.m. Business Notices. Advertise. If you want fto sell a Farm, to sell a Horse, to rent a Farm, to buy a Horse, to buy a House, to rent a House, to obtain Board, to sell Groceries, to sell Furniture, to sell Hardware, to hire a Servant, to borrow Money, If you want -J to sell Dry Goods, to sell a Carriage, to sell Real Estate, to seek a Situation, to obtain a Servant, to engage a Salesman, to sell Millinery Goods, to sell a House or Section, to find a Strayed Animal, to find any one’s Address, to sell a piece of Furniture, to find an owner for Anything, to buy a second-hand Carriage, . to find any; hing you have Lost, If you want Ito sell Agricultural Implements YOU CAN DO SO, BY MAKING YOUR WANTS KNOWN IN THE ASHBURTON HERALD. OFFICE ; SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, East Street. FARMERS ! FARMERS ! FARMERS ! R. McKERROW AND CO., RE Cash Purchasers of Wool, Grain, and all kinds of Farm Produce, and are also prepared to make Liberal CASH ADVANCES on the above placed in then hands either for sale or shipment to the English or Colonial Markets. A Large Stock of Cornsacks, Wool packs, &c., for sale at lowest current prices. R. McKERROW & CO., GRAIN MERCHANT^, RAKAIA. CO EATING AND SEED POTATOES. JUST RECEIVED—A few Tons of Good Derwent POTATOES for Sale, CllGtip. GEORGE JAMESON, 97 Ashburton. For Sale. FOR SAFE, I 7 000 Tussock Land, in * OjOOvJ Lois to suit purchasers. Very Liberal Terms. 74 SAUNDERS BROS. FOR SALE, DOUBLE SEATED BUGGY. And a quantity of Livery Stable keeper’s effects. 70 SAUNDERS BROS. Poulterer, &c. RABBITS! RABBITS ! J P . HARPER, FISHMONGER AND POULTERER Near the Ashburton Hotel, East Street, BEGS to inform the inhabitants -I Ashburton that he HAS OPENED in the above line, and trusts, by st-i* i attention to business, and supplying tint articles of first class quality, hopes t merit a share of public patronage OYSTER SALOON. Hot Fried Fish and Tea and Coffee at all hours. Amusements. JJACING QLUB. ANNUAL MEETING. WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY, NOVEMBER iqth and zoth. FIRST DAY. 1. Handicap Hurdle Race of 40 sovs distance 2 miles, over 8 flights of about 3ft. 6in. hurdles; nomination I sov., acceptance 2 Sovs. 2. County Hurdle Race Handicap of 25 sovs. ; over 6 flights of abcut 3ft. 6 in. hurdles; nomination I sov., acceptance 2 sovs. ; 1)4 miles. District horses only. 3. Maidsn Plate of 20 sovs. ; distance i)4 miles ; weight for age ; entrance 2 sovs. ; district horses only, that have never won an advertised race, 4. AsniiURTON Cup Handicap of 50 sovs., added to a sweepstake of 5 sovs. for acceptors; nomination 2 sovs., acceptance 2 sovs ; 2 miles. 5. Lmjies’ Purse of 25 sovs.; district horses only ; welter weights for age ; gentlemen riders, who must be members of the Ash burton Racing Club ; entrance 2 sovs.; 1)4 miles. 6. Farmers’ Plate of 10 sovs.; for horses the bona fide property of owners residing in the County of Ashburton ; no weight under 12 stone; 1)4 miles; entrance I sov. SECOND DAY. 1. County Steeplechase of 30 sovs.; over about 2 miles of fair hunting country ; weight for age ; for district horses only ; entrance 2 sovs. 2. Racing Club Handicap of 40 sovs.; added to a sweep of 3 sovs. for acceptors ; 1)4 miles ; open ; nomination 2 sovs. 3. Tradesmen’s Handicap of 20 sovs.; district horses only; i}4 miles; nomina tion 1 sov.; acceptance I sov. 4. Forced Handicap of 15 sovs.; for all winning horses at this meeting ; entrance 2 sovs.; 1)4 miles. 5. Consolation Handicap of 15 sovs.; for beaten horses; nomination I sov.; acceptance I sov. RULES AND REGULATIONS : Qualification fee, £2 2a.; members of the Ashburton Racing Club free. No entry will be received for any of the faces except on the condition that all dis putes shall be decided by the stewards, whose decision in all cases shall be final. County horses shall be held to mean horses the bona fide property of owners residing in the County of Ashburton pre vious to Ist September, 1879. Canterbury Jockey Club rules strictly adhered to unless otherwise specified. No protest will be entertained unlu.'a £2 2s. be deposited, which shall be foi - feited should the protest, in the opinion of the stewards, prove frivolous. All entries and nominations to he in the hands of the secretary, addressed to the Somerset Hotel, not later than 4 p.m. on October 31st. Weights to appear for first day’s handicaps on Friday. November 14th ; acceptances on Monday, November 17th, in “ Lyttelton Times,” the “Press," and the Ashburton “Herald,” and for second day’s racing, weights will be declared at 7 p.m. on evening of Novem ber 19 ; acceptances at 9 p.m. same night. \ll entries to be sealed and addressed tc to the secretary, Ashburton, enclosing entrance fees, name and age of home, and colors of the rider. Any jockey riding in any other than hit declared colors will be fined one sovereign. JAMES WILKIE, 402 a Hon. See.

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SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE. PORT OF LYTTELTON. ARRIVALS. Oct. 28 —Albion, s,s., from Wellington SAILED. Oct. 28—Albion, s.s., for Port Chal mers. STEAMERS LEAVE LYTTELTON AS UNDER. Fob Wellington Waitaki, This Day (Thursday). Passengers from Christ church to Port by the 2.40 p.m. train. To be followed by the Hawea on Satur day, Ist November. Fob Napier and Auckland —Hawea, on Saturday, Ist Nov., calling at Gis borne and Tauranga. Passengers from Christchurch to Port by the 8 p.m. train. For Fort Chalmers Wellington, This Day (Tlursday). Passengers from Christchurch to Port by the 10.12 p.m. train. To be followed by the Itotomanana, on Saturday, Nov. 1. For Melbourne, via Bluff Albion, from Port Chalmers, on 6th Nov. Passengers by Wakatipu, on Wednes day, sth Nov. To be followed by the Tararua, on Tuesday, lith Nov. Foe Sydney— Kotomahana, Friday, 17th November. Passengers from Christ church to Port by the 4 p,m. train. To be followed by the Wakatipu, on Nov. 13. ForAkaroa —Penguin, Saturday, Nov. 8. For Hobart Town—Tararua, Nov. 11. Fob Picton, Nelson, &c. —Waitaki, This Day (Oct. 29th). Passengers by the 2.40 p.m. train from Christ church to Port. Cargo till noon. All berths to be secured at the Shipping Office. COMMERCIAL. Ashburton Guardian Office, Wednesday evening. The usual fortnightly stock sale was held yesterday afternoon. The entries were more numerous, and the lines quitted showed a much better demand. Prices for stores have advanced 15 per cent owing to the quantity of pasture now in the dis trict. Fat cattle have also improved in value : sheep are not so much in demand : pigs realised good prices. The following is a summary of yesterday’s transactions ; Messrs Acland, Campbell, and Co. dis posed of about twenty head of cattle at the following rales—cows, £5 5s to and £8 5s to £10; heifers, £4 to £8; sheep, crossbreds, 8s 6d. Messrs Bullock & Co. sold ten head of stores at prices ranging from £4lss to £7. Messrs Matson & Co. had about 140 head entered and succeeded in disposing of 118. Springers, from £5 to £5 7s 6d ; small calves, 25s ; yearling steers in good condition, £3 17s 6d to £4 17s 6d, year ling heifers, £3 2a 6d ; dry cows, £6 15s ; good milkers up to £11; and a lot of suck ing pigs from 20s to 255. Mr Alfred Harrison disposed of heifers from £6 to £7 and pigs at 30s. COMMERCIAL REPORT. FOR WEEK ENDING OCTOBER 28, 1879. (Front our Christchurch Correspondent. ) I have to report a very limited business in grain during the past week. This state of affairs must of course be looked for at this season of the year, when produce generally has passed out of the hands of the fanners, or gone into consumption. Added to this, the demand for seed has become almost nil. One feature in the past week’s transac tions I consider should not be overlooked in our attempt to investigate the signs of the times. Insurance and Bank shares have shown considerable animation, more particularly in N. Z. Bank, N. Z. Insur ance, South British and Union Insurance shares. I think this, above all others, shows that capitalists and investors have every confidence in the soundness of the policy adopted by these institutions, and and that they believe better times must follow a good harvest. At a meeting of the creditors in the estate of Mein, butcher, of Christchurch, a statement giving an account of the work ing of the business for six months under inspectorship does not, on the face of it, show profitably for the trustees. In fact, according to the balance sheet submitted, there is an actual loss of several hundred pounds on the transactions. I understand an offer was submitted by a gentleman who has far and away the largest interest in the estate, of about equal to 4s 2d in the £, and after considerable discussion among the creditors it was accepted, after some slight modification. Some few failures have been gazetted during the week, mostly small traders and mechanics. However, as retrenchment is ■ now the order of the day, I hope in a short time to see the last of these “ black spots in our morning papers.” The Association for the fostering, en couraging, and protection of native in dustries is evidently making itself felt, although all must admit this is a subject open to a variety of opinions, both for and against. I consider a very large amount of good may result from their well-di rected endeavors to create an interest in a subject affecting the welfare of every new country, viz.,—What shall we do with our surplus labor, and how best utilise the splendid resources of New Zealand 1 I belive a communication has already been received from the Com mittee appointed by the General Assembly to consider the question, and that the representatives of the different industries are holding meetings nearly every even ing, so as to place their views before the Committee at an early date. gome anxiety is felt for the safety of the ship Eaiowsley Hall, now some ‘hundred and fifty days out from London, and I believe I am correct in stating that .up to the present time she has not been spoken since her departure from England. I hear she was deeply laden with railway iron and a general cargo, and had' on board about 50 passengers. I sin cerely trust she may put in an appearance, and so relieve the minds of . many colonists who have friends on board. The wheat market, if anything, is slightly firmer. In barley I have heard of a consi derable parcel having been disposed of at equal to 5s 6d for fair medium quality. I anticipate a few small lots being offered shortly now the planting is nearly com pleted. The oat market feels the effect of the low rates ruling, both in Sydney and Melbourne, which usually absorb a large proportion of our surplus stock. I fear, unless some unforeseen circumstance should transpire, oats must open very low to induce speculators to operate to anyextent. I note from a perusal of late Sydney files sound prime oaten hay fetches as high as £8 per ton. This fact should encourage our farmers to push our interests with the West Coast, by cutting some of the early sown crops, and taking advantage of the high prices ruling else where. Potatoes still command extreme prices, several sales having v come under my notice at £6. Ido not remember to have seen stocks so thoroughly cleared out for years, and anticipate a further rise before it is possible to supply our requirements with new potatoes from the north. Salted hides are of better value, and have advanced in Sydney and Melbourne about to equal to £d to |d per lb, and re main firm at quotations. Xivyviij L/vM lUm jl pel Ivlli Sharps, £3 10s. Bran, £4 15s. Ba.ley meal, £3 ss, Potatoes, £6 to £6 10s. per ton. Onions, £l6 per ton, for prime ; inferior, no sale. Cheese, to 6|^d. Butter, lid. Bacon, for mixed cases. Meadow hay, £4 15s. Straw, £3. Salted Hides, 3d to 3%d. Butchers Fat, ij£d. to i&'d. Woolpacks, in trade parcels, 2s 8d to 2s pd. Cornsacks 7s to 7s 3d. Best twine, is 3d. POST OFFICE NOTICES. Mails close at the Chief Post Office, Chefstchurch, for the following places (subject to the necessary alterations) as under;— Thursday, October 30. For Northern Ports of New per Waitaki, rt 1.50 p.m. J'eM Mails leave the Ashburton Post O, £ as follows : ,^’^B For Christchurch and North at 4 p.m., and 7.30 p.m., daily. J[H For Chertsey at 10.20 a.m daily. For Rakaia at 10.20 a.m and 4 p.m daily. For Dunedin, Tinwald Winslow, Hinds, Coldstream, Rangitata, Orari, Winchester, and Geraldine, at 10.20 a.m, daily. For Temuka. Timaru, and South at 10.20 a.m and 3 p.m daily. For Greenstrect, Ashburton Forks, Mount Somers, and - Ashburton Gorge on Tuesdays and Fridays at 10.30 am For Ashton, Waterton, and Longbeach, at .15 p.m. daily. For Wakanui and Seafield, on Mondays and Thursdays, 7.30 p.m. Sydney J. Dick, Chief Postmaster. UNCLAIMED LETTERS. The following letteis from places beyond the colony were received at the Ashburton Post Office during the month of August, and remained unclaimed on Ist October, 1&79 : — Allinham, J. Charles, Richard Critchley, W. S. Deacon, William Devane, Patrick Fraher, John Griffin, Morgan Maclean (or Maclear) John Kennedy, William Klssane, Michael Larkin, Andrew Morrison, James Moriarty. Michael Quinlan. Mary Ryan, Thomas B. Sharp, Sames Valpy, John N. Vincent, J. Walker, Archibald Woodman, W. D. Young, Lewis P. McAllister, Mrs Black, John Twiss, Michael W. St, G. Douglas, Postmaster. On the first da; jf each month a list is ex hibited at each Pi .t Office in the Colony of the addresses of all letters received from places be yond the Colony that have remaind unclaimed for one month at such Post Office; and such of these letters as remain unclaimed at the end of a further period of two months are then for warded to the Dead Letter Office, to be return ed unopened to the countries where they origi nated. Unclaimed letters originating in the Colony are not advertised, but at the end of two months are forwarded to the Dead Letter Office, Wellington, there to be opened and re turned to the writers. A travelling Post Office having been estab lished on the Southern line of railway, letters bearing a late fee of 2d. may be posted at any station in the mail carriage attached to the expre=s train, and they will be included in the mails made up in transit for offices on the main line and branches, NOTICE. NEW POSTAL REGULATION. Letters posted within the colony having the names and addresses of the senders printed on the address side of the envelopes, accompanied by a request that the letters be returned if not claimed within a stated period, will be return ed unopened. Provided, however, such letters shall have remained in the post office to which hey may be addressed, at least ten days. BIRTHS. Fkisby— On October 25th, the wife of William Frisby (second daughter of William and Isabella Corbett, Ash burton Forks), of a daughter. Lancaster. October 24, at Ashburton, the wife of Mr. R. Lancaster, of a son. Martin. —October 26, at Ashburton, the wife of Mr. G. J. Martin, of a daughter. The Ashburton Guardian, COUNTY AGRICULTURAL & SPORTING RECORDER THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30, 1879. Ihe many channels in which it divert the proposed || epe which wo consider to be public funds. That is Bture of a sum of £(100,000 on wment of the Grey river. At t*imo, and for somo six years s have been in progress in this a view to rendering it at all gablfe for vessels, and judging Sfrfl? le freqijfcncy of news to the effect Ifchaluhe. unworkable, the success ’ *of thl*' eMjeerinK efforts to control this uncivmseagi strain cannot be deemed a kiccesK ' ’ llir golm CBtpb ' inspected and reported all< l works in accordance fwra| thwnßce given by him were com jnencA flm|are still in progress, but they to have been more de- ,:j interfiled, and at a public meeting 'in rfreymouth a few weeks ago reso indro'ere passed condemning the works las hpng the cause of rendering the bar unworkable. The river is a tidal one, the swerage tide at high-water springs being about seven feet, and when in good work ing order vessels drawing 12 feet of water can enter the river, but as a rule the traders to the port have about 8 to 9 feet I draught. It was contemplated that the construction of these improvements would have the effect of so deepening the channel that a very much larger class of slopping would be able to trade to the port, but the result as yet has been to cause the bar to silt up and become unnavigable on more frequent occasions than previously. This work was initiated, and the ex pense incurred by Government, because the question of utilising the port for the [conveyance of coal from the mines on the S&rey River to the ocean was looked upon as a work of a 'national character, and the secution of the protective works was believed to be the one thing needful to enable the West Coast to supply all the coal required for the colony and to export largely to other countries. With this ob ject in view a lenth of seven miles of the most expensive railway yet constructed in New Zealand was laid down, but there has been very little increase in the export since the days when boats were the means of conveyance from the mines to the port. The West Coast people themselves are now beginning to find out that Greymouth is never likely to become a port, and are clamouring for a railway to connect them with this side of the mountains at an es timated cost of a million of money. Now, although it is desirable that we should burn native coal, and that better communication should bo established be tween the East and West Coasts, there is just such a thing as paying too dear for our whistle. We know and regret that for many years the gold-mining industry has not paid those engaged in the prose cution of it ; wages which our “ unem ployed ” would scorn to take their coats off for now rule; the report of Mr McKerx-ow just to hand shows that the average earnings of miners for the past twelve months have been 5s per day. It must be evident that such wages, com bined with the high cost of living on the West Coast will never make it become a popular field for investment, unless some new discoveries of gold are made, and although we occasionally hear of small “patches” being struck, it is a melan choly fact that no successful “rush” of any magnitude has happened for many years. Nor can we see how the expenditure of a million of money can help tlxe West Coast much, since the necessarily heavy grades on any of the proposed routes will render the cost of transport on timber and coal so expensive as almost to shut those articles out of competition with countries more ac cessible to conveyance by sea. There is one method by which we be lieve the Grey coal mines could be made useful and profitable to the colony. Some thirteen years ago Lieutenant Woods, then engaged ini making a national survey in the Government steamer “ St Hilda ” visited Point Elizabeth with a view of re porting on the practicability of making a harbor there, and his report was very favorable on the question. Point Eliza beth is situated about 4 miles north of the Grey River, and is a steep bluff partially enclosing a semi natural harbor, a few hundred yards father out to sea a rocky island affords still protection, and from this latter rock seaward, a reef runs out for a distance of about three quarters of a mile. Now, all that is required to make a perfectly safe harbor here, is to connect these rocks with the bluff on the main land, and a harbor will be found capable of finding shelter and wharfage accommo dation for large sea going ships. This re port however never seems to have got be yond the incipient period of its existence, but we feel convinced, from our know ledge of the locality, that it is tlxe only method by which the coal measures of the Grey will ever be utilised, and the ex pense would be tx-ifiing in comparison with the immense benefits to be gained, as no more suitable site for a penal settle ment exists in the colony, and the cost of the work would not be felt to any extent when done by prison labor. We do not suppose for one moment that the in habitants of Gxeymouth would like the idea of the coni trade ocing un ti’ted from tlxe river, but if ever that indiiotry ee coaxes an important one, Point Elizabeth is bound to become the Newcastle of New Zealand. Tin? Mayoralty.—A strong requisition is to be presented to Mr Hugo Friodlander to stand for the Mayoralty of Ashburton. He will have the support of all the mem bers of the Borough Council save one. Service of Song. —-We understand that the Service of Song, entitled “ The World’s Redeemer,” is to be given at the Wakanui school on Friday evening, by the Presbyterian Sunday school teachers. The proceeds will be devoted to the school funds. The Municipal Association. —We ob serve that the Rangiora Town Council has deemed it wise to withhold its co-oper ation in the scheme suggested by the Ash burton Corporation regarding the for mation of a Municipal Association for the provincial district of Canterbury. New Business. —Mr S. Steele has just commenced business as a livery stable keeper, and has opened the Western Horse Repository, lately occupied by Mr J. C. Bell, in Tancred street. Parties wishing a drive out can lie accommodated, if they choose, with any kind of convey ance, and can have a choice of any kind of steed from a donkey to a high stepper. Tea Meetings. —The tickets are issued for a tea meeting and entertainment to be held on Wednesday, 20th November, in the Town Hall, in aid of the building fund of St Stephen’s Church. An ex cellent programme has always been provided when any entertainment has been given under the auspices of St Stephen’s Church, and we have no doubt, the meeting now referred to, will not belie the good name of those having charge of it. To-morrow the Presby terian tea meeting, presided over by the Rev. B. J. Westbrooke, will be held in the Rakaia Town Hall, and from what we can gather it will be a great success. Volunteer Officers. —For tlio vacant commissions in the Rifle Corps there are several nominations. Last night a meet ing of the Corps was hold after parade, at which a fair number of the Volunteers wei’e present. The following gentlemen were nominated for the election, which takes place on Thursday evening : —Messrs Edward Saunders, Samuel Saunders, T. Bullock, J. Ivess, W. St. George Douglas, C. P. Cox, H. T. Winter, R. S. Shear man. The names of several other gentle men would have been brought forward, but it was understood they wer-e not pre pared to undertake the duties. The Corps is daily increasing in numbers and efficiency, and the members’ regular at tendance at drill shows there is no lack of enthusiasm. Postal Contracts. —Tenders are called for in the Government “ Gazette” for the following mail services in the Christchurch postal district. Sealed tenders must be lodged at the Chief Post Officce, Christ church, by the 15th November, and the contracts extend from the Ist January, 1880, to the 31st December inclusively : 11.) Ashburton and Longbeach, daily. (2.) Springfield and Kowai Bush, thrice weekly. (3.) Barr Hill Post Office and nearest railway station, daily. (4) Meth ven Railway Station and Post Office, Alford Forest, daily. (5.) Chief Post Office and Railway Station, also clearing pillar and receiving boxes within city boundaries as required. 1.0.G.T. —The usual weekly meeting of the Dawn of Peace Lodge was held on Monday evening. There was a very large attendance of members and visitors. Two new members were initiated. The nomi nation for officers for the ensuing quarter was then proceeded with, with the follow ing result: —W. C.T., Bro. Ashwood ; W.V.T., Bro. Jessop; W.S., Bro. Hardley; W.F.S., Bro. Poyntz; W.T., Bro T. Andrews ; W.C., Sister Timms: W.M., Bro. Bowling ; W.1.G., Bro. J. Bayliss ; W. O. G., Bro. Knight. Sister Hardley was appointed organist. Bro. Ashwood reported an interview with the Star of the East Lodge re forming a Committee for The Old Sion’s Home entertainment. The date fixed for the entertainment was Thursday, November 13th. Members wore requested by the W.C.T. to visit two sick members, whose state of health was reported on by the Visiting Committee. We would remind the members that the election of Lodge Deputy, and the polling for Grand Lodge representative and Dis trict Deputy takes place next Monday evening, and a full lodge is expected. The Railway Line. —A case heard in Court on Tuesday, shows how much a fence along the line of railway is wanted. A Mr Little had tried to get on to the train after it had reached the points some dis tance down the line, and of course was prosecuted for a breach of the railway re gulations. It is excusable for a maxx to attempt to catch a train that is just leav ing the platform, but it seems to be rather foolhardy to try the experiment when the platform has been cleared and a spiting has to be taken from the dead ground to the carriage foot board, especially too, when speed has been pretty well got up. But such attempt could not be made at a distance from the statioxx wei'e the line properly fenced. Stray Cattle. —The police, aided by Mr. Price, the new lessee of the pound, are making raids upon animals straying on roads, and sevex-al cases of “ ss. and costs ” were recorded on Tuesday, and one case of an entire horse at large got off very cheap indeed at a pound. A lady appeared to defend in one case, and stated that as she had already parted with four shillings to the poundkeeper, which she considered ought to be seen about, she thought she might be let off any fur ther chai'ge ; but the inexorable dis penser of justice meted out tlxe same sentence, and the defendant tendered Mr. Purnell a pound note. That learned gentleman, although not averse to a fee at any time, shook his head, and pointed to the Clerk, who was asked by the fined one, “ How much do you want ? ” “ Twelve shillings, ma’am,” replied the urbane clerk. The note xvas again ten dered. “ I must have law court stamps,” said Mr. Hurrell. This last hardship was too much for the good lady’s temper, and after - having been publicly informed that the only medium of exchange recognised in Courts of law could be obtained at the Post Office, she departed, stating her in tention not to take any more trouble about paying, if they wouldn’t take good money, and lei t the Couxt, her voice being heard until it gradually died away in the dis tance. Government Telegrams.— lt v.dll jhc remembered that the aeneral election occurred during the Scj Member quarter, oid heari .g this iu 111. u the following ruim-ns of the cost of < ■ ocorimicnt tele grams are interesting :— Sept, quarter, 1878, £5,850 10s 3d ; quarter, 1870, £7,057 2s. The incrt-ase r £1,797 11s 9J. On the whole — of all kinds—forwarded by the department during the quarter just past, there is an increase over those of the corresponding quarter last year of 1,802 — the numbers being, September, 1878, 334,799 ; September, 1879, 330,062. But it is suggestive that the cash revenue has fallen off to just about the same extent as the cost of Government telegrams has in creased, namely, £1,839 9s 3d. The whole telegraphic cash revenue for the quarter past was £17.700 4s 3J. The same quarter last year brought in £19,539 13s Bd. Ashburton Courthouse. —The follow ing is the “ Hansard” report of what trans pired in Parliament regarding the Ash burton Courthouse. Mr Wright is to be complimented on the way he put the matter before the House, and we have every reason to congratulate ourselves on the accession to power of a Government who is willing to acknowledge the claims of the district, and the importance of the work. It would have been a long time before Mr Wright or any one else could have obtained from Mr Macandrow or any other member of the Grey Ministry such an acknowledgment as that made by Mr Rollesfon ; —Mr Wright asked the Minister of Justice, Tf he will cause a sum of money to bo placed on the estimates for building a Courthouse at Ashburton i In 1878, £3OO was put on the estimates for building a Courthouse at Ashburton, or, rather, for fitting up au old building worth about half that sum. The residents protested against this course being taken, and last session the Government promised to sanc tion the expenditure of £SOO, but up to this time nothing had been done. Ash burton was the centre of a large and in creasing population. There were no fewer than six lawyers practising in the borough, and the accommodation was altogether inadequate for the business. He hoped the Minister would see his way to put a substantial sum on the estimates for a suitable building. Mr Rolleston replied that he had looked into this question, and he was personally aware of the circum stances stated by the honourable member. The Government recognised the im portance of the work, and would place a sum of money on the estimates for the purpose. A Lecture which was not Delivered. —We wonder what poor Wakanui has done that it should have to bear the blame of being the hailing place of Mr Philip M'Guire. It is only quite recently that Mr M'Guire became known to fame and then it was a fame of a very question able character. Some three months ago he essayed a lecture at Wakanui, and succeeded is causing much amusement to the crowd of villagers who assembled to hear him, and no end of a newspaper correspondence followed the exploit. We could only gather from that correspon dence what Mr M'Guire’s peculiar line is in the lecture business, and we were prepared certainly to hear something very extraordinary when we saw; the Town Hall lit up last night and learned who was to be the orator. On going down to the hall we had the honor of making the acquaintance of the unique individual. He informed us that ho intended to lecture on “Damna tion and Religion genera«af(HHV' , yet the gentleman who was .’been chairman had not put in an appearance, and the “ lecturer” was beginning to get “ fidgetty,” and well he might, as this was three quarters of an hour after the adver tised time for beginning. Up to this time only five persons had attended to form an audience, and after waiting for another half hour, Mr M'Guiro resolved not to “ waste his wind upon four walls.” Seiz ing a huge stick he took a inarch across the platform. He then laid down the “ twig,” and picked up from behind the stage flies a big black bottle. With the air of a conjurer lie filled a tumbler from this black bottle, and advancing to the front of the stage announced with a flourish that as there would be no “speech” that evening he would propose a toast. He did so. It was of too blasphemous a nature for us to quote, so that it will neither edify nor otherwise our readers. After delivering himself of the toast Mr M'Guire took his dram and strode away. If the “ lecturer ” has any friends in Wakanui or elsewhere we would commend him to their care, and would express a hope that the Town Hall will not again be opened to lecturers like Mr M'Guire. RESIDENT MAGISTRATE’S COURT. TUESDAY, Oct. 28th. (Before Mr. F. Guinness, 11. M.) CATTLE TRESPASS. T. W. Baker, for allowing one horse to stray on the Wakanui Road was lined 5s and costs. Andrew Wood, for allowing a cow to wander on the Beach Road, was fined 5s and costs. James Campbell, for the same offence, was fined 5s and costs. George Gilpin had a horse wandering at large. Mrs Gilpin appeared in defence, but defendant was fined 5s and costs. James Connolly, for having an entire horse at large on the Wakanui Road was fined 20s and costs. BREACH OF THE RAILWAY REGULATIONS. Robert Little was charged with having entered a railway carriage whilst in mo tion. Defendant admitted the charge. Mr B. Pilkington, station-master, de posed that accused got on the train on the 11th inst. when it was about 50 yards from the station. The train was going at a tolerable speed, and Little stumbled twice in attempting to get on the train. Joseph Canning, railway storekeeper, saw- Mr Little come across from the Post Office and get on the train. He slipped in trying to get on, and a passenger as sisted him. Accused stated that similar cases had occurred, and no notice had been taken by the officials. He was fined 10s and costs. CIVIL CASES. Friedlandor Bros v. Findlay. No ap pearance. Lancaster v. Ballon. No appearance. Same v. Moorshead. No appearance. 'smith v. Corsbie. Plaintiff had under taken the service of the summons himself cud had served Mrs Corsbie. Case ad join net! fur a week. ■ ..‘reman v. Gvigg.— Claim £0 10.-,, for v\ .. .•-» Joseph Foreman said he had -1 for Mr Grigg, and there was a sum of £0 10s due. Had never sent a bill to Mr Grigg, but had called about two weeks afterwards for his wages. Asked Mr Jacomba, who said it was to go agais^; plaintiffs father’s account. Was enarfed to work at the thrashing machine byTms combe, the engine driver. Had worked previously for Mr Grigg, and always made his engagements personally. His father had not received the money. Didn’t know whether his father had received the money in the shape of stores. Swore that he had not been told so. Did not get 40s per week, because it was to go against his father’s store account, and did not get 15s against that account. Had never seen any acconnt between Mr Grigg and his father. James Foreman, father of last witness ; Have had dealings withMr Grigg. Was a tenant of his. The account produced is •against me. I have not received my son’s wages from Mr Grigg. He engaged with Mr Grigg himself. By Purnell: My sou is about 16 years of age. I was never refused stores, un less against my son’s work. I don’t re member whether in previous transactions whether 1 was paid or the boy. I can’t say whether I drew £3 15s in January last. For the defence Mr Purnell called Mr Grigg : From time to time Foreman jun. had boon employed on the station, and the first intimation I had of any claim was from Messrs Ireland and O’Reilly, about three weeks ago. 1 gave instructions that Foreman was to have £5 worth of goods, but no other goods were to be supplied unless against the son’s earnings, and a subsequent promise was made by Foreman to pay the balance of his ac count, providing I let him take a- cow away. I never paid the boy a shilling, but always credited the father’s account with his wages. J. E. Jacombs, storekeeper for Mr Grigg—The lad has worked on the station from time to time, and his wages have alwas been credited to his father’s account. I told Foreman that the wages he was then earning would be treated in the same way. The son came about a fort night after he left and asked for his wages, and I told him I had given his father credit. His father told me his son did not like his wages being stopped. The son always lived at home, except when en gaged at the station. Edward Button, manager at, Longbeachj deposed to having engaged the boy, through bis father’s application. His Worship, in giving judgment, said that the father must have been cognisant of the fact that the son’s wages were placed to his account, as the sun generally lived with him, and there must have been an understanding between them on the subject. Judgment for defendant, with costs £4 Is. Green v. Tisch.—Claim £45, balance due on a purchase of debts. Mr Ireland for plaintiff, Mr Purnell for defendant. William Green: I made an arrange ment with Tisch, to sell him some book debts for £7O, on June 13th last. Ha paid me £25 cash at the time, also a pro missory note at 3 months for the re mainder. It was written on ordinary paper. Some days after he took it from me, and was to sign a fresh one, but burnt the old one. He then took the fresh one, and after two or three ’hours to sign it. He gave no reason. the agreement produced, but it had the words “ If all accounts are paid according to book shown to me ” added to it since. I gave him the book with the account in it. He has only paid £25. I don’t know who wrote the agreement. By Mr Purnell—l did not see any one write the agreement. I believe it was Johnny Tisch wrote it. The bargain was made at the Spread Eagle Hotel. There wore several present at the time. The pre liminary bargain was not to the effect that I was to bo paid when the debts were collected. These kind of debts (fees ifor. entire horses’ services) are difficult to collect. In most cases a guarantee was given. A large number of the accounts have been repudiated as the mares had not given increase. I took the promissory note back to Mr Tisch because it was not in due form. I asked him if he would sign a fresh one and he said “Yes,” and afterwards snatched it out of my hand and threw it in the fire. The agreement was read over to me two or three times and I approved of it. The total value of the debts sold was £9O to £I.OO. . t , James Johnston, farmer—l remember' an agreement being made between Green and Tisch. I read it. “I think something . has been added; I am positive of it. Green had signed it, but don’t remember if Tisch had. For the defence, Phillip Tisch, sworn—Made a verbal agreement with Green, who wanted to sell the debts. I agreed to buy them for £7O, £25 cash, and the balance, when some of the money was collected. If the mares guaranteed in foal did not prove so no payment was to be made. .I. have only collected £8 10s of the debts. This agreement was afterwards putin writing. The agreement has never been altered. • My son wrote it, all at one time. Green said he wanted money, and I gave him a promissory note on a piece of note paper and a week afterwards, said, “ This thing is no good,” and I threw it in the tire, and he said I should have to sign , a good one and I refused, as I told him I "v might not get that amount out of the' debts. By Mr Ireland—l gave Green the promissory note to quieten him, as he was on the beer. I knew it was no good for him to raise money on. George _ Milne, builder, corroborated Tisch’s evidence re the verbal agreement made. Heard the written agreement reacts and thought the agreement in Court was the same. Mr Purnell argued that the agreement either must be considered a forgery, or a nonsuit be granted. Mr Ireland addressed the bench at some length and the plain till' was nonsuited without costs. I TiiOrsday. Octobkr 30, 1879 THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN QUOTATIONS. s. d. s. d. Wheat, milling, per bush 4 9 to 5 0 Chick Wheat .. 3 8 „ 4 0 Rye Corn » 5 0 0 0 Buckwheat » 11 0 ,, 0 0 Oats, feed ,, 2 3 » 2 4 ,, seed ,, 2 4 •• 2 6 ,, milling „ 2 4 » 2 6 Barley, feed „ 3 0 „ 3l 6 ,, malting .. 5 0 i> 6 0 Maize „ 4 4 .. 4 9 Peas, seed „ 4 9 .. 0 0 „ feed 4 3 .. 0 0 Beans, old > f 4 9 0 0 ,, new Rye Grass 4 4 .. 0 0 .. 3 9 ,, 4 6 Flour, best town brands, iitpe :r ton. New Advertisements, V. ft* r» R. THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN (County Agricultural and Sporting Recorder) is a GAZETTE for all Notices under The Debtors and Creditors Acts. October 6,1879. 0. I c. THE VICTORIAN LIVERY AND BAIT STABLES ARE OPENED, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON, Next St. Stephen’s Church. S. STEEL BEGS to announce to the public that he has taken the above Stables (late Bell’s Western Repository), which have been thoroughly renovated, and can now afford extensive accommodation for farmers and travellers. Good attendance guarantee rate charges. Paddle Horses and carriai ,nd mode u. c THE Undersigned has Properties TO _iET, ing clause, or for sjffe on Lil; Payment:— .ORES iAimpro\ miles Kift of, Jhe Ashburton j Township. ind and watered, si^pat) pgglfeaich L’CRI fer on ure. 110 out situ! partly about tIAJ; rqiles ftsor iwnship. V f*iy ''AORES near the aboi% fttiim -01 proved. h'fi ACRES partly improved, near Oil Winslow. THOMAS BULLOCK. ASHBURTON AGRICULTURAL AND* PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. THE Second ANNUAL EXHIBITION of Stock, Produce, Farm Implements, and Manufactures will be held at TIN WALD on TUESDAY, 18th November, 1879. In addition to the prizes offered by the Association, the following Special Prizes have been offered : M. Scott, £2 2s—For the best milch cow in full profit. J. Tucker, £2 2s—For the best mare or gelding suitable for a carriers’ spring cart. Friedlander Bros., £2 2s—For the best yearling colt or filly by Blueliglit. A Late Friend, £3 3s—For the best yearling draught colt or filly. James Scott, £2 2s—Fortho best weight carrying roadster or hack, mare or gelding. M. Stitt, £2 2s—For the best high jump, to clear not less than 4ft Gin, three entries or no prize to be given. Orr and Co , £1 Is—For the best collec tion of vegetables, to be grown by an amateur. W. Anderson, a Ladies’ Bridle —For the best ladies’ hack. Edmiston Bros, and Gundry, £2 2s For the best sample of hams and bacon cured by farmers. P. Cunningham and Co., £3 3s—For the best collection of farm seeds. R. W. Shearman, £2 2s—For the best round of cured corned beef, and £1 Is for the second best, if there are at least three exhibits, and 10s 6d for the third best, if there are five exhibits ; the round not to be under 201 b, nor over 501 b weight, and to be fixed at a price perjlb to be mentioned at the time of entry. The judges to take into consideration quality of beef and form cf rounds. Sealey Bros., 10s 6d—For tire best col lection of pot plants. Joseph Clark, £2 2s—For the best col lection of New Zealand manufac tured woollen goods. W. Montgomery and Co., Limited, £2 2s —For the best dray manufactured in the Ashburton County, suitable for farmers’ purposes. . Entries to be made with the Secretary before 11th November. GEORGE JAMESON, 146 Secretary. TO PRINTERS. MACHINE FOR SALE. FOR SALE, about the end of October, One Second-hand Double Demy Tape Printing MACHINE, in thorough working order, with rollers, moulds, <tc., complete. We are replacing this machine by a Double Royal Wharfedale, which necessitates removal of the Double Demy Machine now used for printing the “Herald ” and “ Guardian,” for hand or steampower. Can be seen and all par ticulars obtained at our office. WEEKS & DIXON. Ashburton, October 14, 1879. 5G5a TO LET, STATIONERS’ SHOP, recently occu pied by Mr. J. Y. Ward. This Shop is fitted up in a very com plete manner, and four comfortable dwel ling rooms are attached. 70 SAUNDERS BROS. New Advertisements. SEALY EROS., Seedsmen and nurserymen, East Street, ASHBURTON. Farm, Garden, and Flower Seeds and Garden Requisites of every descrip tion at Lowest Rates. Nursery —Moore Street. 43 Hoi.lcavay's Pii.ls.—The extraordinary range of temperature prevailing in our climate is extremely 'lying to the delicate-chested, the 11 ' rvo "s. All troubled by these afihctions should resolve to resort to this strengthening and icgulating medicine itnmedi ately they perceive in themselves discomfort of 'hat feeling of restlessness which betokens dis* ordered digestion and defective secretion of bile. One of Holloway’s Pills taken about noon and followed at bed-time by a dose suffi* CierUly large t.* act apperiemly will speedily it-.p.r.t the foully functions, and restore order throughout system. A treatment so ppvratio:. 'nd so successful in result shomw be known and practised when, from i cold and sundry other causes, disease is tempting to gain a vexatious footing.—ADVT.

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ASHBURTON CALEDONIAN SOCIETY. A meeting of the Caledonian Soc'ety was held at Quill’s Hotel, yesterday even-; ing. Mr W. Anderson in the chair. The secretary detailed the previous work done by the society and recom mended an amalgamation between the old Sports Committee and the society, so as to work amicably together, with the object Of getting up the sports in a manner wliich would be a credit to the distinct, and the first question to settle was whether an amalgamation should take place. Mr Wilkie proposed—‘ ‘ Thatas the Win slow meeting has hitherto been held on New Year’s Day (and is fixed for that date this year), and the Ashburton sports on Boxing Day, tins meeting considers the latter date to be the most likely to be successful. He said as the Winslow sports were now a time honored institu tion and had this year been fixed for Now Year’s Day, and the late Sports Committtee had always held their meet ing on Boxing D»y, it would be an unwise proceeding to alter the dates, as the two places were only some five miles apart. Although the Caledonian Society were supposed to look upon New Year’s Day as their special holiday, it would be a grace ful act on their part to give -way to the Winslow Sports Committee and adopt Boxing Day for the holiday. ” Mr G. M. Robinson, in seconding the resolution said that as a Scotchman, he, of course preferred New Year’s Day as a holiday, but as Winslow had prior claim to hold its annual meeting on that occa sion, he was willing to give way. The question was then put, and carried unani mously. A discussion then ensued as to the advisableness of amalgamating the old Sports Committee with the Caledonian Society, and Mr C. Reid explained that at the last meeting of the Sports Com mittee they virtually wound up their affairs, and were to all intents and pur poses defunct. Mr Parkin proposed that the sports be held in the Domain. Seconded by Mr G. M. Robinson, and carried. Mr Harris proposed as an amend ment, that the sports be held on the race course. Mr Fraser seconded. After discussion as to the advantages of the two sites, proposed, Mr Harris withdrew his amendment, and the resolution was carried nem con. Mr Quill proposed, and Mr Reid seconded—“ That Messrs Anderson and Wilkie be appointed a deputation to wait on the Domain Board, to obtain permis sion to use the ground on Boxing day. ” Mr. John Fraser suggested that col lectors should be appointed to canvass the town, and he could speak of his own knowledge that if he had been supplied with a list he could have collected up wards of £2O in one day. Mr Quill proposed, and Mr Canning seconded “That Messrs Anderson, Fraser, and the mover, be appointed a Committee to canvass for subscriptions, with power to add to their number.” Proposed by Mr Harris, and seconded bw-Mr Reid —“ That a Committee, con- Bufeag of Messrs Reid* Anderson, John Fraser, and Quill, Be appointed to draw up a on Boxing day, in the rules and regulations of the Society, such pro gramme to be submitted to a general meeting on Wednesday, November 12th. Mr Reid called attention to the fact that nine names were published in the rules as the directors, and he could state positively that only seven had been elected. The Secretary read the minutes which recorded the election of seven only, but it was explained that the other two members names were added subsequently. Jdr Reid considered that an illegal act had been committed, as the two names were put on after the meeting had dis persed, and the record of the nominations was not on the minute book. It was decided that the two names were inserted in eiror, but that they should now remain and be approved of. The meeting then terminated. T ELEGRAPHIC. INTERPROVINOIAL Auckland, Oct. 28. Messrs Jones and Ware, Lave chartered the schooner Jessie, to convey their build ing plant to Lyttelton, to start operations on the new dock, for which they were the successful tenderers. Mr James Mackay has left the Thames en route to Wellington. Considerable speculation now exists as to his mission. The police are investigating the circum stances of an attempt to upset a train in Domain Tunnel. Spurious florins, of date 1878, are being circulated here. The police are endeavor ing to trace the guilty parties. The Kingitesare taking great interest in political movements at Wellington, and Tawhiao is kept constantly informed of what is going on. Arrived —Rotomahana. Her run from Bussell averaged 14 knots. She leaves for South to-morrow. Gfahamstown, Oct. 28. A tailing worker named Douglas Yanse Kent was found dead in his bed this morn ing shot through the heart. His carbine ay beside him, and he evidently com mitted suicide last night. Financial dif culties are supposed to be the cause of his low spirits for some days past. Deceased, who was recently separated from his wife, has well-to-do relations in Queensland. A Liberal Association has been formed at Ohinemuri, with Mr C. F. Mitchell as president. A statement in the “ Star ” that Sir George Grey intends taking the leadership of the Opposition is giving satisfaction. It is rumored that Government intend calling a Thames man to the Upper House. The Mayor is thought the most eligible. Several telegrams have been sent to Mr Sheehan telling him not to mind Mr Rowe’s telegram asking him to resign. Wanganui, Oct. 28. At the Supreme Court, John Brett, for false pretences, received one day’s im prisonment. Edward Price alias Robert Denitt, for stealing a watch and chain, received four years’ penal servitude. Stephen Hudson, for stealing money, received nine months. George Thomp son, for horse stealing, received eighteen months. Robert Morton alias Robert for hfflrw stealing, received ten I years’ penal servitude. Six previous con- I victions were proved against this prisoner. He once escaped from Auckland gaol in ' company with Plummer. John Stephen ; Hutchison, for passing a valueless cheque, I received two years. The Masonic funeral of Mr Peter I Chavannos took place to-day. I Dunedin, Oct. 29. At the R.M. Court, this morning, C. Davis was sued by Willis and Atkinson for £l2 Gs 9d, advertising the Loftus Troupe. Davis denied liability, stating that De Lias was the lessee, and respon sible for the amount, but admitted that he was one of the proprietors of the Troupe. Judgment went for the plaintiff. Mr Thomas Glendinning, of Messrs Kirkpatrick, Glendinning and Co., got his left leg broken, through jumping out of a tram car when in motion, near Wise’s corner last evening. Invercargill, Oct. 29. At a meeting of the Chamber of Com merce yesterday, a telegram was read from the Chairman of the Parliamentary Select Committee to report on duties on articles used in colonial manufactories. The secretary was instructed to reply that the Invercargill Chamber of Com merce is of opinion that the subject of a reciprocal tariff between New Zealand and Australia is worthy the attention of the Committee, as a means of protection to produce. It was then resolved that the Chamber is of opinion that the introduction of certain raw materials for bona fide manufacture, free of duty, would be beneficial. BRITISH & FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE. (Special. ) London, Oct. 27. In addressing a political meeting at Manchester Mr John Bright maintained that the foreign policy of the Govern-' ment was not consonant with the general feelings of the country. The procrastina tion of a dissolution showed that Govern ment feared the result as unfavorable to the Conservatives. The Liberal policy was to avoid harassing wars, to practice retrenchment, and to secure reductions. In a contest the decisive defeat of the Merv expedition is confirmed. General Roberts is investigating the cause of the Cabul outbreak. Five of the ringleaders were hanged within the city. The punishment produces a deep impres sion. (Reuter's Telegram.) London, Oct. 27. The Orient, London, Pacific, and Liver pool Companies have arranged for a fort nightly steamer to Australia, commencing in January next. Paris, Oct. 27. A Communist named Garel has been elected for Lyons Municipal Council. Washington, Oct. 27. The fever epederaic at Memphis has ended. (Reuter’s ) Madras, Oct. 26. The P. and O. steamer, Hindustan, has been totally wrecked on the coast. The loss of life is unknown. AUSTRALIAN (Reuter's Telegrams.) Melbourne, Oct. 28. The Cabinet has resolved to introduce a Bill to reconstruct the Harbor Trust. At Goldsborough’s wool sales there was a brisk competition and good rates were ob tained. Sir C. Gavau Duffy intends retiring into private life shortly. LATEST LATEST FROM EUROPE (Reuter's Telegrams.) (Per Ringarooma at the Bluff.) London, Oct. 26. The ship Indiana, which sailed from the Mauritius on July 5, with the sound portion of the cargo (wheat) of the Sophia Joakin, ship, from Adelaide, has arrived. AUSTRALIAN ( Reuter’s Telegi avis.) Sydney, Oct. 28. Parliament was opened to-day by the in his speech on the occa sion, prhiuised the introducing of the following measures : Amendment in the land, electoral, education, aud licensing laws. He stated that proposals would be submitted to carry out works for a water supply to the metropolis, further railway extension in the Provinces, and extension of the suburban tramway. Lord Loftus, in alluding to the International Exhibi tion, stated that it was an undoubted success. A destructive fire has occurred in Larkin’s produce store. Damages are es timated at £BOO. Sailed—Hero, for Auckland. Hobarton, Oct. 29. The Ministry have resigned, and a new Ministry has been formed by Mr Gablin. Melbourne, Oct. 29. The Legislative Council has passed a Bill for reforming the constitution of the Council, and it has been introduced into the Assembly. The Legislative Council have read a second time for the Con fiscation of Lands. ' Sailed —Tararua. Per our Special Wire. INTERPROVINOIAL. Auckland, Oct. 28. At a largely-attended meeting of the City West electors last night, the follow ing resolutions were carried—(l) That Mr Hurst, having been elected to act with the Auckland party, and having deserted the same, this meeting calls upon Mr Hurst to support that party or resign his seat for City West; and (2) That the Chairman be requested to wire the resolution both to Sir George Grey and to Mr Hurst. An amendment that the City West electors had not confidence in Mr Macandrew was lost, as also an amendment to postpone consideration of action. Grahamstown, Oct. 28. At the Court this morning a lad named Gordon was fined £1 for throwing sulphuric acid on some children for a lark. Two had their clothing destroyed, and were slightly burnt. I Regarding the suicide of yesterday, it is reported Rent’s father has also shut himself. Wellington, Oct. 23. Frank Nichols >n, collector for “Punch,” was charged at the police court with em bezzling £25 lo.s (id, money collected, and was committed fur trial. The delegates or the Licensed Vic tuallers’ Association closed their business to-day. Nothing lias yet been male public. They hold a banquet this even ing. Christchurch, Oct. 28. An address was being circulated in Lyttelton to-day expressing satisfaction at Mr All wright’s action, and confidence in his integrity. Saunders was remanded to Timaru to day. Bail W'as allowed, himself in £SOO, and two sureties of £250 each. There are now 51 patients in the Hospital. Timaru, Oct. 28. The cattle show to-day has been in every way a great snccesa. The weather throughout has been excellent, and nearly 5000 people attended, the visitors from the country attending in very large numbers, many of them from a great dis tance. Although the number of entries was a trifle lower than for last year’s Show, as a whole the exhibits were greatly superior, especially in merino sheep, cattle, and draught horses —markedly in stallions. The Jewish Bazaar is proving a great success. Arrived —Wanganui, s.s., and Beauti ful Star, s.s., from Dunedin. Sailed—George Noble, barqueutinc, for Auckland ; Annie Bow, barquentine, for Melbourne ; Beautiful Star, for Dune din ; Wanganui, for Lyttelton. THE POLITICAL SITUATION. FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT. Wellington, Oct. 28. After two days of frantic abuse of the four Auckland members, the House has suddenly subsided into a peaceful state of mind. Mr Macandrew allowed his No- Confidence motion to lapse, and actually expressed a desire to get on with business, which he and his party have lately been so determined to prevent. Mr Colbeck made his maiden speech yesterday, after great provocation, which was a very damaging one to his assailants. He pointed out clearly that whilst Sir George Grey could not command a ma jority of the House, none of the four other would-be leaders could command anything like as large a majority as Sir George Grey could, and therefore govern ment by that party was impossible. There is every appearance of business being got on with now as Messrs Macan drew and Sheehan have been plainly told by several members of their party that they will support no more attempts to ob struct public business. Mr Allwright has effected a simple and most important improvement in the ven tilation of the House which has for years been prevented by the blundering of some wiseacre whose folly had not been dis covered until Mr Allwright pointed it out. Wellington, Oct. 29. Sir George Grey could only get 25 of his most manageable followers to go into the lobby wit a him this afternoon in sup port of the Committee which he got Mr Hamlin to propose, to enquire into the correspondence, which he knew perfectly well had no existence. The paper held by Mr Swanson, it appears, is a private paper written by himself, and marked confiden tial ; but it has been seen by members, and its contents have been explained to the House by both Mr Swanson and Mr Reader Wood. It requests the Govern ment to undertake that the principal measures shall be passed ; that the educa tion system shall not bo interfered with by the Government ; acting on Mr Hall’s own known views, that Auckland shall have a Member on the Ministerial Benches, which is to be Mr Swanson him self, and that Auckland shall be treated on an equality with the rest of the colony, both in schools and public works. No one denies the provisions, or doubts for one moment that any Govern ment would have consented to them, or that the Greyites would have promised far more. But as Mr Colbeck and his friends are men who can see more than an inch before them, they saw that the Greyites without Grey were nowhere, and that with him they could not command a majority of the House, hence those who wanted to obtain what they consider justice to their province had to support those who alone could give it to them. PARLIAMENT. * HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Tuesday, October 28, 1879. AFTERNOON SITTING. The House met at 2.30. CHRISTCHURCH ELECTION. Mr Fulton, Chairman of the Christ church Election Petition Committee, brought up a report finding Sir G. Grey occupied the seat illegally. Mr. Tole moved— “ That the report and proceedings lie on the table until enquiries are made as to whether or not the proceed ings of the Committee had been done according to law. ” Ho said that on the votes being taken, one member neglected to record his vote until the following day, thereby exposing himself to the risk of being tampered with. Mr Fulton said that the statement made in support of the motion was not in accord ance with the facts of the case. Sir G. Grey argued that, having been returned by the votes of 1350 electors, if unseated and Mr Richardson’s election confirmed, the electors would be practi cally disfranchised. The motion was negatived on the voices, and the report ordered to be placed on the official records of the House. The Hon. E. Richardson’s presence was then summoned, and he was formally in ducted into the seat for Christchurch. THE DEFECTION OF THE AUCKLAND MEM BERS. Mr. Hislop gave notice of a question relative to the terms made by Govern ment for securing the support of the four Auckland members, together -with all particular's of the works upon which the money said to have been promised for ■ that support was to be spent. The TT.m. J. II ill tabled a document in conformity with a motion calling upon Government to produce all correspondence that had passed between the Government and the four Auckland members, dealing with the conditions upon which their support was obtained. The document was read, stating that no such corre spondence had been found in connection with the official records. Sir George Grey stated that the docu ment was simply an evasion, asserting that It was well known that correspondence had passed between the said parties. Mr. Hamlin moved the election of a Select Committee to inquire into the matter, with power to call for persons and papers, and take evidence on oath. The Hon. J. Hall maintained that the motion was irregular, inasmuch as it aimed at the production of documents which formed no part of the public busi ness. Mr. Swanson said that, so far as he was concerned, he had no objection what ever, to the production of the corre spondence. Mr. Colbeck defended his conduct in the affair, and charged the Opposition with having deposed Sir George Grey from the leadership, when in point of fact he was the only one that could lead them. Finding the public business ob structed, and no apparent chance of being proceeded with, he had gone over to tlfb side of the Government for the sole pur pose of solving the difficulty that had arisen. The debate was interrupted by the 6.30 p. in. adjournment. EVENING SITTING. The House resumed at 7.30 p.m. $ WITHDBAWAL OF THE NO-CONFIDENCE MOTION. On the motion to go into Committee of Ways and Means. Mr. Macandrew said in consequence of his party having been deserted by certain members on whom they relied, he had determined upon withdrawing the No confidence motion standing in his name. The Hon. John Hall, in acquiescing in the application, said that all Government had aimed at was to allow their policy to be brought before the country. After passing a formal resolution, allowing the issue of a Deficiency Bill, the House resumed the No-Confidence mo tion, but as Mr. Macandrew did not wish to move it, the Speaker declared it lapsed. The Orders of the Day were then re sumed, and Mr. Rolleston moved the second reading of the Land Act Amend ment Bill, the debate on which proceeded till it was interrupted by the 10.30 ad journment. Wednesday, Oct. 2t). The House met at 2.30. CORRUPT PRACTICES. Sir George Grey gave notice of motion to introduce a Bill to prevent corrupt practices in Parliament. THE HONORARIUM. Mr Moss gave notice to move that the honorarium paid to Members should be fixed by statute. DUNEDIN LAW COURTS. Replying to questions, The Premier said that the recommen dations of the Dunedin Law Society for a simpler and less expensive Higher Court procedure would be considered, but it was not probable Government would introduce a Bill this session. UNIVERSITY FOR THE NORTH ISLAND. Regarding measures for providing for a University in the North Island, no steps were intended to be taken this session. POLICE. It was intended to place all members of the police force in the several Provincial districts on an equal footing regarding long service paj. THE AGENT GENERAL. It was not proposed to interfere with Sir Julius Vogel’s appointment as Agent- General. LABOR AGENCIES. The Government recognised the import ance of arrangements at each police station to keep a list of persons desirous of em ploying labor, also of persons in search of employment, or otherwise to facilitate the interchange of such information. ANOTHER SOP TO WESTLAND. Government was now in communication on the subject of an .advance of money to enable the Hokitika Harbor Board to pro ceed with existing contracts TRAMWAYS IN AUCKLAND.. Mr M'Caughan introduced a Bill to enable the County Councils of Southland and Wallace to construct light district railways or tramways. THE AUCKLAND COMPACT. The interrupted debate for the produc tion of the correspondence relative to the compact between the Government and certain Auckland members was resumed by Mr London, who supported the pro duction of the correspondence. Mr Macandrew spoke in similar terms. He said Government owed Otago two and a half millions of money, and if compacts similar to that alleged were made with all the provincial districts the position of affairs would be very critical indeed. On the motion being put—“ That the words proposed to be omitted stand part of the motion,” 38 voted with the Ayes, and 25 with the Noes. The following was the division list: — Ayes.— 3B. Andrews Murray Atkinson Oliver Bain OTlorko Beetham Pitt Brandon Richardson Bryce Rollestou Colbeck Russell Dick Saunders Fulton Seymour Gibbs Stevens Hall Studholmo Hurst (Wallace) Sutton Hurst (Auckland W.) Swanson Hursthouse Trimble Kelly Whitaker Kenny White Mason Willis Masters Wood M'Lean Wright Noes.—2s. Allwright Macandrow Ballancc M‘ Donald Barron Montgomery Brown Moss Bunny Reid De Latour Seddon Fisher (Heathcote) Speight George Tawhai Grey, Sir George Thomson Hamlin Tole Harris Turnbull Ireland Wallis Lundoii A HOMETHBUST. The following motion tabled bj r Mr M‘Leau was called. On account of the hardening effect the exemption of all taxation has had on the huamn mind the Island of Kawau bo in cluded within the boundaries of tire County of Rodney. Sir George Grey complained of the un fairness of such a motion being tabled, the mover not presenting himself to support it. Kawau he maintained was properly exempted from the County system. He had been instrumental in defeating an at tempt on the part of Messrs M‘Leau and ■Whitaker, to secure a large tract of native land on unfair terms. Ever since, they had pursued him with unrelenting hos tility ; some days ago M'Lean spoke of scandals that were to be disclosed agabist the late Government, but no such revela tions had been made. He thought mem bers should be protected from such gratuitous insults. The speech was interrupted by the 5.110 adjournment. NEWS FROM THE CAPE. [by telegraph.] The steamer Afghan brings Cape news to Sept. 2G. Colonel Clark’s column, is on its way to Pietermaritzburg and Durban, by way of Middle drift and Grey town, the object of its marching by this route being to pro duce a moral effect on the Zulus living hi that direction, who are restless. John Dunn refuses to allow mis sionaries to enter his country, even Bishop Shroeder being excluded. His action is exciting much interest. Numerous stories are circulated with re gard to the behaviour of Cetewayo when on his way ta the Coast. There is a very general agreement amongst those who have seen him that he is a most superior man, the very last to be guilty of atrocities towards his subjects. It is not a little remarkable to' find what an absence there is of any evidence to prove the charges of a cruel disposition made against Cetewayo before the war fbegan. Every officer of intelligence who has been in Zululaml tells the same story, and m t a single Zulu has been found who does not profess regard for the late king. Al though hundreds of Matal natives saw Cetewayo brought into the camp at Ulundi, only one native saw him at Port Dunford. The Natal Kaffirs state that the terms of the Zulu settlement leave the Zulus in possession of their country, cattle, and guns. Tne affairs of the transvaal are in a very uncertain state. It is not denied that Sir Garnet Wolscleys reception was anything but cordial. It has been determined to erect a monument in Market Square, Pieter maritzburg, to the officers and men of the forces of the Colony who have fallen in the war, and to open a separate list to which contributions will be invited from England and South Africa, for the erection oi a monument on the field of Isandula. THE LOFTUS TROUPE IN TROUBLE. Dunedin, Oct. 23. Five of the female members of the Lof tus Variety Troupe, Misses Linnie Leslie, Emma Dubois, Genevieve St Marc, Minnie Esmond, and Nelly Inman, have been summoned to the City Police Court to morrow in consequence of their perfor mance last night, in what is known as the “ High Kickers’ Carnaval. ” The infor mations charge them ‘ ‘ for that on Oct. 27, at Dunedin, in the Princess’ Theatre they did unlawfully act in an indecent manner in a burlesque known as the ‘lndian Princess,’ and contrary to The Licensed Theatres Oi’dinance, 1802. ” This is a Provincial Ordinance, and Section 5, under which the charges are brought, enacts—“ If any person shall act repre sent, perform, or exhibit, or cause to be acted, represented, or performed, or ex hibited in any theatre or other place, as aforesaid, any stage play or any act, seance, or entertainment of the stage, as hereinbefore mentioned, or any part there of, or any prologue, or epilogue, or part thereof of a lewd, indecent, or immoral description, every such person so offend ing, if the theatre or other place wherein the same has been acted, represented, performed, or exhibited, be with the writ ten authority or license of the said Super intendent, shall forfeit and pay for evexy such offence any s xin not exceeding £SO over and above any separate penalty such person may have incurred under any other provision of this Ordinance, and if the theatre or other place wherein the same has been acted, repi'esented, performed, or exhibited, be duly licensed, shall forfeit and pay any sum not exceeding £SO, and the authority or license by or under which the heatro or other place was opened, shall become absolutely void.” The case will be heard before Mr Watt, R. M. The “ Otago Daily Times ” says of the performance (which was one of those on which the “ Lyttelton Times ” ex pressed its opinion very plainly) Mr iSarony was vulgar to a degree in the chai’acter of a “ school-marm,” who ap pealed to have nothing whatever to do with the plot of the burlesque, while the female members of the troupe did their best to keep him company. The exhibi tion was utteily degrading to themselves as females, and we can only feel astounded that the audience did not evince disap probation of their conduct in the way it deserved. Not to put “too fine a point” on it, the performance was lewd, disgust ing, and indecent. When the ciudain rose there were two ladies in the dress-eii’cle, one of whom took an early opportunity of leaving. Through some apparent defect in the law, the protests of the Press in other towns have only had the effect of di’awing the dirty-minded to the temple of the drama that the Loftus Troupe were doing their best to desecrate. That is our own excuse for having passed without notice what under othey circumstances we should have denounced as objectionable. After last night's performance wo feel justilied in saying that the entertainments given by the Loftus Troupe should not be tolerated in any respectable community. We believe that the authorities are in a position to take the license from the theatre, and compel the shameless women who took part in the “ High Kickers' Carnival” to pander to the depraved tastes of some other community, and their more shameless employers to earn a dis graceful living elsewhere. If the authori ties permit a repetition of last night’s per formance, it will be a standing reproach to Dunedin. The audience last night in cluded police officer and a police magis trate. [Bvr Telegraph.] Dunedin, Oct. 20. At the Police Court this morning, Linnie Leslie, Emma Doubois, Genevieve .St. Marc, Minnie Esmond, and Nellie In man, were charged with having, on the 27th October, unlawfully acted in an indecent manner in the burlesque known as ‘‘ The Indian Princess,” at the Prin cess Theatre, contrary to The Licensed Theatres Ordinance, ISG2. Mr. E. Cook appeared for the defendants, who wore not in attendance. The case was ad journed till two o’clock, on his applica tion. The Court was crowded, and the people were disappointed at the non appearance of the fair ones. Amusing Irish Breach of Promise Case. At Limerick Assizes, before Judge Barry, the case of Alice Normilev. James Cagney has just been heard. Mr Atkin son, in openin' the pleadings, said this was an action to recover £BOO from the de fendant for broach of promise of marriage. Plaintiff, a handsome young woman, is the daughter of a farmer residing in BaHina kilbeg, County Limerick. Defendant is also a farmer, and resides in Baliuakilli cassy, and is a neighbor of the plaintiff. He is a widower, his wife having died recently. The defendant pleaded that he never agreed to marry plaintiff ; or that if he did they agreed to dissolve the contract by mutual consent. But there were t-.vo rather more frolicsome defences—one was that he was to receive a marriage portion of £3OO, payable before the marriage ; but, more extraordinary still, that the promise to marry was consequent on his receiving the consent of his father-in-law, the father of his deceased wife. (Great laughter.) There was a defence ! one of the most romantic ever made by a widower with two children. (Laughter.) The wedding had been arranged by the two families. Alice (the plaintiff) was to re ceive £3OO as a fortune, the defendant de claring that ho could get another girl with £OOO, but he preferred his 1 ‘ darling Alice.,” and showed her his keys vhich, he said, would make her mistress of hi* house. They arranged to be married at Shrovetide. They went to confession to prepare for the solemn ceremony ; but on the day for the jjerforinance of tlxe mar riage Cagney failed to make hisafxpoaranco, and Misai.Normile lias since tyeen pointed out as “The girl I left behind mo.” (Laughter.) The plaintiff’s brother went on tlxe Monday of Shrovetide to defen dant, and asked Cagney why he did xxot fulfil his promise, and come up to his (Normile’s) house. He said he was not able to go, his wife was so lately dead, and xxxade other lame excuses, during which a man named lliordan said to Cagney, “ Faith, you were not able to go to .Normile’s because you were up at Liston’s arranging a marriage with his daughter, and you are to got £6OO. ” And so it turned out to be, he married Miss Liston and got this £(500. The defendant in course of his evidence, said—My eldest daughter, by my first wife, is 15 years of age. I never spoke to plaintiff until the 2nd November last, when I weixt with her brother to her home. I drank too much liquor there, but don’t remember anything about making the match. In the follow ing Fobruaxy, in Newcastle, the plaintiff’s brother offered me £3OO if I would marry her. I said £3OO would not do me. I wanted £350. I drank a great deal, and recollect nothing more. When I awoke I was in bed with my clothes oxx in N ormile’s house. When young Normile came to xxxe to xxxarry his sister, I told him I coidd not as my father-in-law would not give his consent. (Laughter.) The Judge : And you marled another women the next day ! (Laughter.) Witness : Yes. (Groat laughter.) Tlxe Judge ; And whilv you wex - e bargaining for the plaintiff you were aheady exxgaged to your present wife 1 — The witxxess shook his heac‘ and said, Yes, my lord. (Laughter.) I got no fortune with my wife Ellen Liston, nor a promise. To Mr Atkinson—lf Miss Nonnile’s father had come down with £4OO I wmild have thrown up Miss Liston. (Great laughter.) I would not have married thexxx both. (Renewed laughter.) I was engaged to Miss Listoxx while I was proposing for the plaintiff. (Laughter.) The Noruxiles said I would get £3OO with the plaintiff, but they did not produce the money. I told tlxenx I coxxld not many without my father-in-law's consent. (Laughter.)—The Judge : And yet you married next day without his consent/—Witness : Yes. (Great laughter.) —The Jury found for the plaintiff, £6O damages and costs. Atmospheric Phenomenon. (From the London L'imes.) Our Geneva correspondent writes, under date August 22;—“On the evening of August 5, six persons who were standing in the gallery of a chalet in the Jura, above St Cergues, witnessed an atmos pheric phenomenon equally rare and ciivi ona. The aspect of the sky was dark and stormy. The air was thick with clouds, out of which darted at interva s bright flashes of lightning. At length one of these clouds, seeming to break loose from the mountains between Nyon and the Dole, advanced in the direction of a storm which had, meanwhile, broken out over Moges. The sun was hidden and the country covered with thick darkness. At this moment the pine forest round St Cergues was suddenly illuminated and shone with a light hearing a striking resemblance to the phosphorescence of the sea as seen in the tropics. The light disappeared with every clap of thunder, but only to apj car again with increased intensity until the subsidence of the tempest. M. Raoul Pictet, the eminent chemist, who was one of the witnesses of the phenomenon, thus explains it in the last number of the ‘Archives des Sciences Physiques rt Naturolles ’: —‘ Before the appearance of this fro of St. Elmo, which covered the whole of (lie forest, it had rained several minutes during the first part of the stonr. The rain had converted the trees into con ductors of electricity. Then, when the cloud, strongly charged with the electric lim’d, passed over this multitude of points, the discharges were sufficiently vivid to give rise t >fh • luminous appearance. The effect was produce 1 by the action of the electricity of the atmosphere on the elec tricity of tlm oar.h, an effect which, on the occasion in question, was considerably increased by the height of the locality, the proximity of a storm-cloud, and the action of the rain, which turned all the trees of of the forest into conductors.’ ” That Russian Prison Ship. Hitherto T have only forwarded to you reports of the voyage of the Nigua Nov gorod as they appeared in the Russian press from time to time. Ito dd not guarantee the accuracy of any of the statements published, and, indeed, the minimum amount of sickness mentioned by the captain seemed remarkably small— something like the “ one man wounded ” in the reports of war skirmishes. In any ease those reperts were utterly irreconcil able with the astounding statements pub lished in England. I stated that [ w-« m leavoring to gain further informs io i to help to elucidate the question in till ibsonce of information from the Foreign Office from English sources. I have not /et obtained the information desired, but 1 have seen letters of an entirely unofficial character written by an officer of a ship to us family in all the freedom of unrestrained ■ntercourse. Two, which bear internal evidence that the/ wore never intended for publication, sitisfy mo that the entire statement respecting the mortality on hoard the vessel is a fabrication, without any foundation whatever to sustain it. The letters are in the form of a diary. They narrate that shortly after leavin O lessa the fetters were removed from all the pris mers. Each day’s incidents and cases of illness which occurred are also narrated. At or near Alexandria one case of mortal sickness is mentioned. It is not stated subsequently whether the prisoner died. Several suffered from sunstroke in the Red Sea, and a large number from tropical rash, not one case as stated by the captain. A contemporary converts 34degs. heat ? Reaumur, into 79 Fahrenheit. A more correct calculation would be 110 Fahrenheit. If it be asked how could persons endure and survive such heat in the hold of a vessel, anyone knowin <■ the habits of the Russii ns, sleeping huddled together bj? their stoves in winter, or in summer enjoying their mid-day sleep by the road-side under the blazing sun, or in the unwholesome atmosphere of the habited houses, would find it possible to believe in their groat power of enduring heat and close air. From the frank and detailed narrative already mentioned, it is quite clear that, except in the case of mortal sickness, angina pectoris and a few cases of sunstroke, there had been no sesious amo.ilnt of illness up to the arrival at Aden after passing through the Red Sea—the worst part of the voyage. Yet it has been circumstantially narrated in England, and too readily believed, that 250 persons died on board, and that 160 were landed in a dying condition where no English agent could report such an occur rence. As to the number and character of the prisoners, I have information from an equally reliable source which leads me to believe that there was not a single woman prisoner on board, much less any woman of education. The male prisoners were criminals convicted by the ordinary tribunals. lam informed from indepen dent sources that it is extremely impro bable a single political prisoner was on board the ship. I believe, also, that there is no foundation whatever for the state ment that there were 250 deaths and 150 persons landed in a dying state, except the prophecy of some person said to have boarded the vessel at the Bosphorus, who appears to have ascertained somehow that not one third could reach their destination, and forthwith telegrams were fabricated to meet this statement, quickly disposing of 400 out of the 600 on board.—St. Petersburg correspondent of the London “ Daily News,” August Cth, Curtailing Her Freedom. —A lady of this city called at a police station the other day, and complained to the superinten dent that her husband had, in the most cruel manner, kept her a prisoner at home for the last ten days. “ Ah,” said the superintendent, “does he lock the doors on you “Certainly not.” “Does he have somebody to guard you, and keep you from going out ?” “No, indeed ; not he !” “ Well, does he—does he t-t-tie you to anything ?” “ No, sir ;he dares not ?” “ Well, I should say, madam that —pray excuse me—that you have about all the freedom you could want.” “ Gracious heavens !” exclaimed the lady, with clenched fingers and flashing eyes, “ a horrid mouse tied to the top of the box with my Sunday bonnet in it ; and you talk to me about all the freedom I could want.” Great Grimsby, which has just been honored by a visit from the Prince of Wales, is a place worth knowing of, especially now when a general election is at hand. Its burgesses are freemen, and these freemen are great men in their way, with rights inalienable. They have the franchise for ever. No Act of Parliament could, or rather would, deprive them of that; and, not only has every freeman a vote, but so has the happy man who marries a freeman’s daughter. The story goes that in one close-run election a mar riage was made in hot haste to turn the scale. A bride-groom, whether an im promptu or a long-engaged lover is not known, was brought over from Boston in a coach and four, was married to a Grimsby girl, and voted on the same side the same afternoon. Freemen’s children have also the right to free education in the borough schools—more, they are paid to attend. Ploughing by electricity, the latest no velty in the agricultural world, is, accord lug to a French correspondent of the “ Mark Lane Express,” now an accom plished fact. The motion is conveyed to a drum from the electric machine, and thence by a coil of wire to the plough. The Canadian Government is inaugu rating a new policy in regard to the Indians of the north west. Fourteen schools of farming are to he estahlishi d there for the purpose of instructing tl e Red man in agricultural puruits, and duly qualified persons are already appended ty parry out the gtjhsme, 3 ’ T hursday, October 30, 1879.! THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN

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THE FARMER. Breeds and Varieties of Sheep. From May's Handy Hook 1) LrfTING U[S UIN'G FEATURES Of Breeds of Sheep, both Native and Foreign, found in Great Britain. Cl VSS I. — Sheep Without Horns. 1. Dishley or New Leicester : —Head clean, straight, and broad ; body round, or barrel shaped ; eyes fine and lively ; body fine and small ; pelt thin ; wool long and fine, well calculated for combing, and weighing upon an average 8 lbs per fleece when killed at two years old. Fatten kin<Uy and early, being admirably calculated for the market, thriving on pastures that will scarcely keep other sheep, and requiring loss food than others. Tolerably hard and vigorous. Are found chiefly in Leicestershire and the neighbor ing counties, whence this breed is gradually dispersing through the kingdom. 2. Lincolns;—Face white; bones large; legs white, thick, and rough ; carcass long, thin, and weak ; wool fine and long, from tm to fifteen inches, weighing per fleece, when killed at three years, an average of ll lbs; flesh coarse-grained ; slow feeders, calculated only for the richest pastures ; constitutions tender : are found in Lincoln shire, whence they receive their name, and other rich grazing districts.—Variety 1. Teeswater (freed : Bones finer ; legs longer; carcass more heavy and firm ; back and sides wider than in the original breed; wool not so long as that of the preceding sort, weighing about 9 lbs when killed at two years old ; flesh finer grained and fatter ; female singularly prolific, generally producing two, and often three lambs each; constitution weak; slow feeders, suited only for the finest pastures, consequently lass profitable than the smaller-sized, but quicker feeding sorts of sheep; capable of great improvement by crossing with New Leicester or Dishley rams ; are found in the extensive, fertile, sheltered and inclosed tracts of pasture watered by (he river Tees, in Yorkshire. Variety 2. Cotswold or improved Glouces ter Breed : In most respects resembling the parent breed, but superior ; wool not so long as that of the.original sort; mutton fine-grained, and full-sized; capable of greal improvement by proper crossing; are found chiefly in Gloucestershire. 3. Dartmoor or Devonshire Natts : Face and legs white ; neck thick ; bones large; back narrow, but backbone high ; sides good ; wool long, weighing upon an average 91bs when killed at about two years and a half ; improves materially by crossing with the Dishley breed; are chiefly founc on the moors in Devonshire, whence they derive their name. 4. Hereford :—Face and legs white ; size small; carcass well shaped; wool very fine and short, growing close to their eyes, and weighing, when killed at four years and a half old, upon an average 21bs per fleece; patient of hunger ; flesh fine grained ; constitution tender, requiring shelter in winter ; very profitable, no breed being supposed capable of subsisting on so small a quantity of pasture as this sort requires ; are found in the county of Hereford, where thi Archenfield or true breed is known by the name of “ Ryelands.” 5. Southdown ;—Face and legs grey ; bones fine; neck long and small; low before : shoulder high; light in the fore quarter; sides' good; loin tolerably broad ; backbone rather too high ; thigh full; and twist good ; wool very fine and short (the staple being from two to three inches in length) weighing an average of 2£lbs per fleece when killed at two years old ; flesh fine grained, and of excellent flavor ; quick feeders ; constitution hardy and vigorous ; capable of great improve ment ; are found on the dry chalky downs of Sussex, whence this valuable breed is being gradually introduced into the various districts. Variety 2. Cannock Heath; In most points resembling the South down race ; wool fine and soft; flesh fine and sweet; greatly improvable by crossing with Herefordshire rams ; are found on Cannock Heath, in the county of Stafford, which gives this breed its name. G. Romney Marsh :—Faco white ; legs white, and rather long; bones rather large; body round or barrel shaped; size good; wool fine, long, and white, weighing, when killed at two years and a half old. about Mbs per fleece ; flesh ex cellent and fine-grained ; fatten early and kindly, but calculated only for rich marsh or pasture grounds, where this breed is very profitable; are found on Romney Marsh, whence this valuable sort is denominated, and on the rich marsh-lands of Sussex. 7. Herdwick :—Face speckled with black and white ; legs of the same colour, small, fine, and clean ; wool short and matted in the fleece, each fleece averaging 21bs when killed at four and a half years old; constitution very hardy and vigorous, requiring only a little hay during intense winters ; are found on the mountainous tract at the head of the rivers Esk and Dudden, in Cumberland, where they are farmed out to herds, from which circumstance they derive their name. 8. Cheviot :—Face and legs chiefly white ; body long; eyes lively and prominent; forequarters deficient in depth on the breast, which is narrow, as also is the cliine ; pelt thin ; bones fine, clean, and small; wool partly fine, and in pai’t of a coarse quality, each fleece averaging about 4|lbs when killed at four years and a half hold ; a very hardy mountain breed, well calculated for exposed situa tions ; fattening kindly ; are found in the mountain tract termed Cheviot Hills, whence they have been introduced into most northern districts. 9. Dun-Faced:—Face of a dun or tawny color; small size; tail short; wool of various streaks, black, red, brown, or dun, and partly of a fine texture, weighing about l|lbs per fleece when killed at four years and a half years old ; flesh finely grained, aud of excellent flavor; not so hardy as the preceding uort; are found in exposed northern dis tricts.' 10. Shetland Very small in size, and of various colors. Variety 1. has coarse Wool above, and fine wool below, being supplied with long hairs, termed fors and scudda, which protect the animals from the intense cold of winter. Variety 2. has a soft cottony fleece, and is less hardy than the preceding variety, the wool being short and open. W 00l very fine and soft, fit for the finest manufactures, the fleece weighing from 1 to Slbsj very hardy, but too wild to be confined ; are found in the islands whence this breed is named. CLASS II. —Horned sheep. 11. Exmore :—Face and legs white ; bone, neck, and head peculiarly delicate ; wool tine and long, averaging about 41bs per fleece ; very hardy ; are found chiefly on and in the vicinity of Exmore, in the northern part of the county of Devon. 12. —Dorsetshire :—Face white ; legs long, small, and white ; ewes singularly prolific, bringing lambs twice, and at any time of the year ; wool fine and short, tue fleece averaging about 3ilbs when killed at three years and a half old ; are found in the county from which the name is de rived, and in the adjacent districts. 13. Norfolk ;—Horns large and spiral; faco black ; body long, thin, and weak ; neck long ; legs long, black or grey ; wool short and fine, weighing about 21bs per fleece at three years and a half, which is the chief quality of this breed, whoso flesh is well-flavored and of a fine grain ; kept chiefly for the convenience of folding ; are found in the counties of Norfolk and Suffolk, where it is native ; but is giv ing way to the more profitable Southdown breed. 14. Heath :—Horns like those of the preceding sort ; face and legs black; eyes wild and tierce ; carcass short and firm ; wool long, open, coarse, and shaggy, fleece averaging about 3|dbs at four years and a half old ; constitution hardy, and superior to that of the Cheviot breed ; ad mirably calculated for elevated, healthy, and exposed districts ; good feeders ; flesh excellent ; are found in the north-western parts of Yorkshire, the north-eistem counties of England, and thence forward to Scotland ; it appears to be the same breed which is known in the district of Linton by the various names of Linton, Short, or Forest sheep. 15. Merino, or Spanish Sheep : —Horns of middle size, of which the ewes are some time destitute ; face white ; legs of the same hue, and rather long; shape not very perfect, having a piece of loose skin depending form the neck; bone fine ; pelt fine and clear; wool uncommonly tine, weighing upon an average about 3£lbs ; constitution pretty hardy; fatten kindly ; are found in Spain, whence two flocks were imported into England; the first in or about 1802, for His Majesty George 111 , the other by Lord Somer ville, at an immense expense ; great bene fit has been derived by crossing this sort with the best British sheep. The Age of a Sheep. The second year they have two broad teeth ; the third year four broad teeth ; the fourth year six broad teeth ; the fifth year eight broad teeth before. About the end of one year rams, wethers, and all young sheep lose the two fore-teeth, and the incisive teeth of the lower jaw ; at eighteen months the two teeth joining to the former also fall out ; and at three years, being all replaced, they are oven and pretty : as these animals advance in age, the teeth become loose, blunt, and finally black. The age of horned sheep may be known by their horns, which show themselves in the first year, and continue to grow, forming one ring each year. A Spurious Shorthorn. An interesting case, bearing upon the shorthorn mania has just been tried at Gloucester Assizes. A bull was exhibited at the annual shorthorn show at Birming ham, in 1875, as by Grand Patriot out of Graceful The animal was, of course, supposed to he of this most distinguished parentage on both sides, and skilled judges awarded it the first prize. Mr Henry Allsopp saw the bull, and bought it for the sum of 115 guineas. So far, however, from the bull having the five successive crosses necessary to entitle him to be considered a bull of high degree, it was proved conclusively that this prize-winner, Grand Patriot 11., was only by a pedigree bull by an ordinary cow. Mr Allsopp, however, was quite satisfied with his purchase, and the bull became part of his herd. As a result he is now the happy possessor of some 70 calves, whose grandmother is an ordinary cow, and is likely to add another 58 to the number of these low-caste beasts, thus lowering the whole character of his herd. The jury came to the conclusion that Mr Allsopp had been imposed upon, and awarded him the sum of £750 damages. Nothing was heard during the trial of the judges at the Birmingham annual show ; but it would be curious to learn how they come to award the first prize in the shorthorn class to a half-bred bull whose pedigree they had not investigated. Fortifications. From the Echo. Probably few people are aware of the amount of money England has spent during the last few years in the construc tion of fortifications for the defence of our principal seaports and dockyards. We used to be told that “ Britanni a needs no bulwarks, no towers along the steepbut this age of steam and iron has apparently falsified that statement. During the last eighteen years no, less than £7,397,241 has been expended in this manner, according to a return just issued. Portsmouth has consumed the lion’s share of this sum, no less than £3,033,419 having been expended on the forts which encircle the land side of our great seaport, and on those which stud the waters in its neighborhood. 1 ly mouth, with its magnificent harbor, has cost £1,478,409 for defences, a sum which would have somewhat startled Sir Francis Drake, when he built the first battery on the island in the harbor which now bears his name. Pembroke Dock figures for rather more than £300,000; Portland for £457,000; Gravesend and its adjacent forts for £320,000; while Chatham and Sheerness bring up the cost of defending the Thames to £975,000. Dover has run us into an expenditure of nearly £300,000, and Cork nearly £200,000. In addition to this, nearly half a million has been spent in providing and fixing iron shields for fortifications. Experiments in the great case of Gun v. Ar mour have cost £15,000; while surveys, incidental expenses, and law costs amount to over £200,000 more. The only glimpse of sunshine in the. whole matter is that the amount author ised to be expended by the Fortifications Act is very nearly finished, only £35,000 more remaining to be raised. CORRESPONDENCE. We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expressed by our correspondents. THE EARTH’S INTERNAL HEAT. To the Editor. Sir, —In the short article of Oct. 18, on the earth’s internal heat, as suggested by the thermometer’s registration of the temperature in the shaft of the Magdala Quartz Company, Victoria, the statement is made that “ Science will have to con siderably modify her interpretation of the great heat at the bottom of many Euro pean mines of no greater depth. ” If none else have done so I would ask you to find room foe a few lines expressive of doubt as to the correctness of the above statement. In the first place, it may be presumed that the thermometer used in the Magdala shaft was a very good one of the ordinary kind, but it is doubtful, I think, whether the measurements were made by the aid of one of those exceedingly delicate self registering instruments which are used by men of science to obtain measurements of the most perfect accuracy. Secondly, the measurements were not taken by experts for the purpose of scientific investigation, and it may there fore be supposed that there was not observed that perfect precision and exact attention to minutiae which characterises the experiments and observations of scientific men. Thirdly, when measurements are made for the purpose of determining the heat of the interior of the earth it is not (as appears to be the case in the Magdala mine) the atmospheric temperatuie which is measured ; but the temperature of the rocks. Now, the registration given in the article referred to is that of the tempera ture of the mine office, and with the thermometer suspended 17ft. from the bottom, compared with that in the office on the surface of the ground. Fourthly, in ascertaining the tempera ture of the rocks, those only which are uniform in substance and form are con sidered to give data of importance as it is found that the nature of the rock, the dip of the strata, the quantity of contained water and other circumstances will con siderably modify the temperature of the rocks in the same locality. Fifthly, in the article referred to, the temperature at the bottom of the Magdala shaft (83 deg.) is com pared with the temperature in the office on the surface of the ground (80 deg.) This, 1 think, shows that the investigation was not carried on by experts, as 1 just now hinted, because it is known that the earth is affected appreciably by the heat of summer and the cold of winter to a depth of 100 ft from the surface, at which depth the temperature is about that of the mean annual temperature of the locality, and it is only the registration of the thermometer below this limit which should be compared, as it is evident that the registration in the office would vary with the seasons ; so that science will not have to considerably modify her views, notwithstanding the manager of Magdala mine. When I began I intended to refer to the terms molten and vaporised as applied to the interior of the earth in the article referred to, with a view to show that the earth is not molten, as used to be sup posed, but rigid to the centre ; but I am afraid that I have now made the letter too long. If you find a corner for this, I may trouble you again. The article, which is somewhat misleading, got into your valuable columns, no doubt, inadvertently, and I thought you would be glad to have it corrected. I am, &c., B. J. Wbstbkooke. Another Spiritualistic Swindle. Mrs Hatch has for many years been a conspicuous spiritual medium in Boston. Her specialty is the production of flowers from spirit sources. She gave a seance a few evenings ago at a private residence. The lights were extinguished, as usual, and the persons in the circle were enjoined to hold fast to each other’s hands. All the gas burners in the room ’had been con nected with an electric lighting apparatus, and suddenly the apartment was brightly illuminated. The medium was completely exposed. In her lap was a pile of flowers, and she was caught in the act of tossing them into the air. Shocking Tragedy at Plymouth. Plymouth has been the scene of a mur der and a suicide of a peculiarly startling and horrible character. The facts for some hours remained obscure, but the coroner’s inquest held the same evening elicited them. They are these : —Harriet Marker, the daughter of a Plymouth lithographer, 12 years ago—being 18— married a naval petty officer named Law rence. He went to sea for several years, allowing her no maintenance. After the first few months she lived as a dressmaker at Manchester, Liverpool, and latterly at Chester. She had two children, one by the officer ; the other is called by her maiden name. For a few years past she had lived at Chester, at a Mr M'Clean’s, passing as Mrs Gregory, of the Mews, Queen’s Hotel, Chester. Lately her husband returned, came to Plymouth, and was reconciled to his wife at her father’s house, promising to support her. Last week he returned to Portsmouth, his wife remaining at her father’s, engaged by day at a draper’s. On Sunday morning Gregory, who left Ches ter on the previous night, arrived at Ply mouth, went to her house, and she went out with him for the day. The morning of the tragedy she started for business as usual, but was met by Gregory, who per suaded her to go with him to an hotel, and there, he cut her throat and his own. The noise of her falling elicited help, when Gregory was seen cutting his own throat, which he succeeded in doing after a struggle with a porter, who had rushed into the room. The coroner’s jury re turned a verdict of wilful murder against Gregory finding also that he committed suicide while of unsound mind. A Plague of Beetles. The “ Sydney Morning Herald’s ” pur veyor of “European news” writes that Russia is terrified at the dreadful ravages of a corn beetle, of the Cleonus class, which are assuming such serious propox-- tions that the Government has ap pointed a committee of landowners, naturalists, and officials to report on the best method of promoting the destruction of the new enemy. These creatures swarm in such masses that the peasants of Bohroosty, in the Khazkoti district, took no fewer than 14,000 of them, a few days ago, from a muddy hole in a field, in which they had been dx-owned by a shower of rain. The field was literally covered by them. The corn-beetle has travelled as far as Jassy, and appears to be ap proaching Austria. In the Province of Odessa the sea incessantly throws up whole masses of these beetles, which rapidly spread over the fields and devour everything on their way. Forced labor against the common enemy has been es tablished by the authorities. But this is so little to the tastes of the peasants that many of them ax - e throwing up agriculture and betaking themselves to other pursuits. A commission of functionaries and profes sors has set out for Otchakoff to decide on measures to be adopted against the corn beetle arriving by the sea. Public trials with a new corn-beetle killing apparatus are taking place all over Central Asia, and communes are purchasing beforehand a stock of these useful instruments, in an ticipation of the arrival of the dreaded pest. Another species of beetle, the “ Anisophlia Austriaca,” is ravaging the Province of Pullava. At Lublin, in Poland, a species of locust had made its appearance, and has destroyed the crops at various points. The destruction of corn in the regions of Russia that have long been the principal granary of Europe must exercise a most untoward influence on the supplies of breadstuff’s for this hemisphere. The Late Mr Lewes and George Eliot. {London Correspondent PPew York Times.) The recent death of George Henry Lewes is recorded in all the journals, hut not a word is said about Miss Evans (George Eliot), who has lived with him for so many years. It had been given out long ago that the distinguished novelist was Mrs Lewes, but the real wife still lives. Miss Evans always claimed for her relationship with Lewes a Platonic friend ship. She had an intense admiration for his ability, his scholarship, and his well stored mind. He was certainly nothing to look at from a woman’s point of view, and Miss Evans herself never was beautiful. They were a well-matched pair, two sym pathetic companions treading the same art path and rich in a high intellectual inter course. The one who is left behind feels deeply the loss she has sustained, and the whole world will be sorry for her, apart from any narrow social considerations. Some readers may blame me for mention ing the true relationship of this illustrious couple, but it is so well known, and biographers will deal so freely and so fairly with it, that I do not hesitate to ful fil my duty of current historian, and fill in the hiatus which the discretion of local reporters have made conspicuous in their biographical reviews. There is, indeed, it seems to me, far more unkindness in ex cluding Miss Evans (known as Mrs Lewes in all art and literary society) from the public sympathy by not referring to her in notices of her companion’s death, and in honestly recording a relationship of which the great novelist is not ashamed. A Lunatic Asylum Scandal. A case attracting attention at present recalls the iniquities exposed in the novels by which Mr Charles Reade made his name. A Dr. Nowell, in good practice in London, and with a moderate independent income, was dilatory in making certain proposed settlements on his wife. To expedite matters, she and her brothers resolved to have recourse to a method disgracefully simple. They easily found two doctors venal enough and culpable enough to sign a certificate of lunacy. Their unhappy victim was surprised in a garden, and forcibly removed to the con veyance of the asylum. Tins is a speci men of the coachbuilders’ art which should attract the attention of the Government. The unfortunate Mr Nowell, naturally objecting to his capture, struggled to resist being placed therein ; immediately the assistants locked the normal side doors, opened a kind of trap in the top, and dropped their prisoner in. Lord Coleridge, the presiding judge, expressed a hope that full shorthand notes were being taken, as he should send them to the Home Secretary. The man was no more mad than the right honorable gen tleman is, but for years he has been confined in a private madhouse, with all its indignities, solely on the certificate, of two doctors, wliose motives seem to have been none of the purest. It is the fact that the same horrible fate may be inflicted on anybody with such shameless facility that gives the case its exceptional interest. After long discussion, it has been postponed to the November sessions, and, meanwhile, will be brought before tiro Government. Readers of Mr Reade’s novels hardly believe that what seem to be his sensational and highly-colered pic tures are only the reflections of what really takes place in London, perhaps many times a year, at the present day. An Elephant in the Witness Box. If any of our readers, says the “ Irish Law Times,” are as much addicted to novel reading as some of the ablest judges who have adorned the bench have been, they may remember to have read in Chas. Roade's “Jack of all Trades” fa story which, we believe, was strictly founded on fact) a very bad character of the full-grown elephant, as the “ cunningest, most treacherous, and blood-thirsty beast that ever played the butcher among mankind. ” Baby elephants, however, appear to have possessed more genial dispositions. A baby elephant under 10 years old—they grow till they are 43, and live till they are 100 or 150—may even be induced to appear as a witness in the court of justice, and submit to cross-examination without losing his temper. Thurman versus Bertram and Roberts, heard before Pollock, 8., and a jury, on July 18, is a case in point. The action was brought by a lady to recover damages for personal injuries, received through the alleged negligence of the defendants’ servants. She had gone in a wagonette to the Alexandra Palace, where the Nubian encampment, with camels, elephants, &c., was then attract ing crowds, and at the conclusion of the performance a certain quadruped, to wit, a baby elephant, came out with his keeper and frightened the plaintiffs pony. The pony bolted, and the plaintiff was thrown out of the wagonette, and fractured her ccllar-bone. Mr Salter, for the defence, intimated that the elephant himself had no objection to get in the witness box ; and Baron Pollock observed, obiter, that if it was so very desirable that the Court should improve the occasion. The baby accordingly walked in with the bolls on his head, and threaded his way through the “ mazes of the law” in the body of a crowded court, without so much as crush ing a Q.C. or munching two or three juniors. Mr Edwin Jones, for the plain tiff had no questions to ask. An arrange was come to. A juror was withdrawn. And Pollock, 8., held that this happy ending was highly proper, as the elephant had come to offer his apology in person. Wreck of an Ocean Steamer. A wreck, which threatened to be of a most disastrous character, occurred on Saturday evening, September 6th, near the Lizard. The steamship Brest, of Glasgow, Captain Elder, left Havre on Friday at midnight, bound for Liverpool, with a general cargo, 130 passengers, and a crew consisting of thirty hands all told. The weather across the channel was thick and foggy, but nothing particular occurred until soon after eight on Saturday even ing, when the Brest struck on the rocks at Polberro Point. Just before striking, and at the time of striking, she was going at full speed, nearly eleven knots an hour, and had foretopsail and fore and aft mainsails set. The wind was fresh from the south-west. The master, who was in charge of the deck, was under the im pression that the vessel was some miles west of the Lizard, and sr, notwithstand ing the state of the weather, the greatest speed of engine and pressure of canvass was kept on her. The force of her pas sage through the water may be imagined when it is said the rocks were broken by the blow she gave them, and the noise of the contact first drew the attention of the Coastguard and others, although nothing could be seen. Soon after, a blue light was observed coming from her. Com missioned boatman Lucas and four men went off in their boat to ascertain par ticulars, and to render assistance. When they got on deck there was a scene of the wildest confusion. The passengers, who appear to be all of the lowest classes, and natives of Italy, Germany, and Switzer land, and who could not speak a word of English, were rushing about like madmen. Other boats were soon got to the scene, and the whole of the passengers, except ing four—one child and three adults, who are reported as missing—were got on shore. The work of taking them out of the wreck was very difficult. As the boats were alongside the passengers came down by ropes, so fast, one after the other, that the greatest risk was run of the boats being swamped. When they were all got on shore they were made as comfortable as circumstances permitted at the village of Cadgwith. The Brest was an iron screw steamer, built at Glasgow in 1874. She was owned by Messrs J. Burns and Co., of Glasgow. A New Fire Escape. {From the Pall Mall Gazette.) A new fire escape has just been invented and patented by a colored man from Vir ginia in New York. Some of the engi neers of the fire department in that city are emphatic in their approval of tins invention, which has attracted more than usual attention, as being the first on which a colored man has secured letters patent in the United States. The main points in the invention are that the ladder itself are of the ordinary trestle or zigzag lattice work, such as may be seen in children’s toys for moving the figures of soldiers. This ladder, when not in use, shuts down very compactly upon the car which carries it. A steel or iron bar rest ing upon spiral springs prevents any harsh shock in the letting down of the ladder, which is raised by a very simple shaftinr and gearing. The foot of the ladder is worked by a very powerful screw turned forward or backward by wheels with simple gearings, operated through cranks by two or three men. Another simple device in the way of shafting and gearing provides for the thrusting of the top of the ladder against the wall. If the heat in case of a fire proves too intense this mechanical contrivance permits the ladder to bo thrown back from the building many feet. It is asserted that the ladder can be thrown thirty feet forward from the perpendicular line. The ladder, when rising by the power of the screw, can lift with ease the firemen and hose necessary. Provision is made for a car supported by ropes attached to the ascending ladder, for the relies of persons and property en dangered by fire. The ladder can not only be used as a fire escape, but also as a pike to throw threatening walls inward ; the leverage is said to be tremendous. The weight of an eight-foot ladder will not be more than ten or twelve hundred pounds. A machine of this pattern is, it is stated, in successful operation at Cham bersburg, Pennsylvania. There is plenty of room for improvement in fire escapes ; but the best fire escape that can be in vented will be behind the requirements of such machines unless it can be moved rapidly to the place where it is wanted. Technical Education in New Zealand. From the Scientific American. The ‘‘ Scientific American ” has been asked to solicit the kind offices of Ameri can inventors, manufacturers, and other friends of industrial education on behalf of a worthy institution in far away New Zealand. To provide “ all classes and denomina tions ” of the New Zealand population with facilities for pursuing a regular and liberal course of education, Canterbury College has been established at Christ church, the principal town of the province of Canterbury, and is now in good work ing condition. In connection with this College there has been founded a scientific musuem, housed in a handsome stone building, erected at a cost of upward of lOOjOOOdols , and comprising a valuable collection of specimens of natural history, and type collections of minerals and fossils. An effort is being made to establish hi this museum a department of technical science, for which contributions of models of machinery, implements, and the like are now solicited. The reception of such contributions, and their shipment to New Zealand (freight charges to be paid there), will bo undertaken by the publishers of this paper. So much for the message committed to us. A word or trvo with respect to the reasons why the request should be cheerfully .and abundantly met. New Zealand is one of the most worthy and promising of the younger members of the Greater Britain made up of all the English speaking countries of the globe. As the youngest, bo, among the rising nations allied to us by blood, and bound to us by rapidly strengthening commercial ties, New Zealand is in every way deserving of all the educational assistance we can give her ; and it can be safely promised that her people will be duly grateful for anything wo may do in this way. There is a lower (possibly to some a more cogent) reason why this request should be granted ; it will pay commer cially. Already New Zealand is one of the most inviting of foreign markets for American manufactured products ; and there is no way by which American manu facturers can place their machines, imple ments, and other wares more effectively before the New Zealanders than by having them thus favorably placed on perpetual exhibition at tho chief centre of intelligence in the colony. It is not yet forty years since the first white settlors landed in New Zealand, and already the popnlation numbers something like half a million of wide awake, active, and intelligent English people. The islands have an area of over 100,000 square miles ; a trifle less than that of Great Britain and Ireland, and something more than twice tnat of the State of New York. About 12,000,000 acres are fit for agriculture ; 50,000,000 acres are suitable for pasturage ; 20,000,000 are forest lands. The climate is much like that of England, but more equable. There is more sun shine and a smaller range of temperature. The annual mean for tho North Island is 57degs.,' that of the South Island is 52degs. The mean annual tefftperature of London and New York is 51degs. The country is rich in minerals, and its resources are being developed rapidly. In 1870 the foreign commerce of New Zealand was equal to that of Norway. It was more than that of any of the Souch American states except Brazil ; more than that of any African states except Egypt and Algeria ; greater than that of Japan; and was exceeded in Asia only by China, Java, and the Straits Settlements. It was exceeded in Austra lasia only by Victoria and New South Wales. In 1875 its trade with the United States exceeded 10,000,000c1015. In 1870 the colony had GOO miles of railway, and in 1878 something like 1000 miles. In 1875 there were in operation over 3000 miles of telegraph lines, with a mileage of telegraph wire exceeding 7000 miles. These are the latest statistics at hand ; and the rate of progress is such that they must be largely increased to bring ibom up to the probable figures required to indicate the present condition of the colony. It is to a country possessing such no table capacities for commercial develop ments, and offering so many inducements for the cultivation of friendly relations, that the asked for models and specimens of machinery and industrial appliances are to go, to be placed on view, as already said, under the most favorable conditions possible. in very many instances doubtless the most efficient as well as most economical representation to send will be a perfect machine or implement of regular make. The photographs of the museum rooms— which may be seen at this office by any one who is interested —show an abundance of space for the proper display of contri butions ; and as the museum is a place of popular resort, not only for tho people of Christchurch, but for all visitors to that capital, a more attractive mode of exhibit ing matters suitable for the markets of the colony could not be devised. We sincerely i rust that our energetic, generous, and far-seeing manufacturers will take the matter in hand earnestly, and that while Canterbury College is enriched by specimens of high educational value, the industries of the United States will have in them a full and honorable presentation before the students of the institution and the public at large. It may properly be suggested here that contributors should affix to each specimen a special tablet bearing the inscription— “ Presented to the Technological Collec tion of Canterbury College Museum, Christchurch, New Zealand, by, etc., etc.,” giving the donor’s name .and post office addreas. Sad Bridal Romance. From the Pittsburgh Chronicle, Aug. 16th. The following story comes over the hills from Ebensburg. Cambria county: The lady was an accomplished girl of twenty - two years, daughter of George M. Eead, a prominent attorney of the Cambria county bar ; the husband, a young man named T. H. Stopbell, of Strongtown, Indiana county. He hud been attentive to Miss Read for some time, but her fattier, a widower, and her brother, objected, and the meetings of the jrair were recently carried on secretly. During the absence of the father a month or more ago the two were married by Rev Mr Thomas a country clergyman. The announcement, however, was not made public, andithe man and wife continued to meet cloSes tinely as before, as opportunity presented. Why Stopbell did not manfully claim his bride does not appear. On Saturday last he arrived in Edensburg and put up at the Blair House, with the intention, it is said, to remedy this defect in his married life and carry Mrs Stopbell off to John stown. The lady was in a high state’of ex citement on reaching the hotel, which in creased as time passed, notwithstanding the efforts of her husband and his friends to soothe her. While thus engaged, they were surprised by the abrupt entrance into the room of Mathiot Read, the only brother of the distracted bride, who flourished a loaded revolver and seemed intent on making short work of the man who had the temerity to become his brother-in-law without his sanction or consent. Seeing the peril of her husband, Mrs Stopbell excitedly interposed herself between him and harm, and a moment later j'oung Head was disarmed through tlie united efforts of Mr Stopbell and Mr Blair, son of the landlord, who chanced to be present. In the meantime the foolish precipitancy of young Read resulted in throwing his sister into a state of hysteria, and she was taken to a room in the hotel in a raving condition, hysterical coma intervening by Sunday dawn and death from brain fever at one o’clock yesterday morning. Diphtheria and Religion. (Montreal Witness.) It is a romarkabe fact that, according to the statistics of the health department, diphtheria is more prevaileat among the Protestant section of the community than among the Catholics, and the fact is as difficult to account for as it is remarkable. As far as our.reporter can learn, no theory has ever been promulgated by the medical profession to account for it, and yet the question is one well worth consideration of the doctors. It is not a mere coincidence, nor is it of a temporary character. A study of the health statistics of Montreal for several years past reveals the same state of things. It is the more peculiar inasmuch as the general death-rate is much higher with the Catholics, particu larly so in contagious diseases, and con spicuously so in the case of small-pox. But these admit of explantion. The only solution of the problem we have seen of fered does not come from the medical pro fession, but from a layman, Aid. Childs, who suggests that the bulk of the Protes tant community reside in the upper part of the town, where the drainage is leas perfect than in the lower town. The sub ject, like the drains, will bear ventilating. The Thames Seat. The candidates who retired from the contest for the Thames seat put their treasure in an earthen vessel indeed when they trusted to any promise, agreement, or arrangement made by the Hon.. John Sheehan. Messrs Fraser, Rowe, Brodie, and Ehrenfried, local men, —believing, im the innocence of their hearts, that th£fr were doing tho colony a great service by retiring from the field and allowing the Hon. John Sheehan and the great leader of the Liberal party a walk over for the Thames seat, —trustingly accepted from tho late Native Minister an assurance that “ if Sir George Grey elects to sit for the Thames (having been returned for Christchurch) lie (Mr Sheehan) will resign, and thereby create a vacancy for a local man, in terms of an arrangement come to this day with the retiring candidates.” This assurance bears the signature of “John Sheehan,” and the date August 27, 1879. It is upon the strength of this assurance that Mr Rowe now calls upon Mr Sheehan to resign his seat in the House, and make room, as he promisee, for a local candidate. Mr Rowe is per fectly justified in holding Mr Sheehan to . his promise ; and had the assurance been , given by any other than John Sheehan, we would have expected a resignation of the seat to follow at once. But Mr Sheehan is different from other men, and if ho consents to withdraw in response to the request of Mr Rowe or any one else, we shall feel that we have done him great injustice and injury, and that the honor able gentleman has been untrue to the character he has acquired in the past, and to the instincts with which he has been accredited. We have no idea he will respect the pledge he has given, and are fully prepared to hear that the Hon. John Sheehan, maugre the plain and definite terms of the assurance given to the men who retired to make room for him and Sir George Grey for the time being, has snapped his fingers at Mr Rowe, and will continue to hold the seat. An Eye for Business. Mr. J. C. Uhthoff, second house surgeon at Guy’s Hospital, was waited upon the other clay by a well-dressed and ladylike female, with a strong jfyeftcb accent, who requested a private interview, as the subject on which she wished to speak was, to use her own words, “ a delicate ” one. A young woman, a relative or friend of hers, she said, was entitled to inherit some property, if married ; but being single, there was a prospect of her losing it. As no suitable husband seemed likely to appear, she was desirous of find ing some “ dying ” man, of what position it mattered not, to whom she may be formally married, and so obtain the pro perty ; while at the same time the link might be a slender one and soon broken. This they had not been able to manage in Franco, whore she lived, and they had accordingly sent over to a London hospital, where they hoped for success. Mr. Uhthoff was requested to find such a dying man suitable for the object. If lie were a widower and had children they would make provision for the children. The answer given to the young lady by Mp Uhthoff can be easily guessed, Of course lie could not supply her want, and she left rather more vexed than pleased. 4 THE ASHBURTOiN GUARDIAN [Thu ksdav October 30, 1879 Mr F. W. Brearey, the hon. secretary of the Aeronautical Society of Great Britain, recently stated, in a paper on “ The Present State of the Science of Aeronautics,” that the conditions of flight by means of aerial machines were pretty well understood; there now remained only the mechanical difficulties, and how far those difficulties could be minimised could only be determined by experiment. Exciting Scene at a Horse Show. —The Birmingham Midland Counties Horse and Hound Show was brought to a close on August 15th, when there was a large attendance to witness the jumping competitions. During a contest Erin, a remarkably bold fencer, after cleverly clearing the water jump, took the fencing at the end of the ground, clearing the spectators, who were standing five or six deep at the spot. No one was seriously injured by this somewhat astonishing leap, although one gentleman received a slight kick on the back part of his head. The rider, a young lad, was quite unable to control his horse, which subsequently manifested an inclination to repeat the performance. It is estimated that the animal must have cleared a distance of about 37 feet. i Maoei Seeks.— The Maoris living in the Clyde district have prophesied by means of signs and signfications known only to themselves, that the coming har vests will be more abundant than any of those that have been g.athered during the last four or five years.

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Thursday, October, 30, 1879.1 THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN 5 Business Notices. Ac ttnwald furniture depot. QHARLES Jg R 1 D E R CABINET MAKER, FURNITURE DEALER, &c. Venetian and other Blinds, Curtain Poles, Oxford and other Picture Frames made to order. Repairs Executed with Despatch. Note the Address— Cheat South Road, Tinwald, (Next to Mr. Prettejohn’s, Shoe Makei 132 H. M. J ONES, Baring Square, LAW & COMMERCIAL STATIONER, BOOK AND MUSIC SELLER Toys, Fancy Goods, Violins, Str’ngs, Concertinas, &c. Magazines, English Papers, & Periodicals, by each Mail. Bookbinding Executed with Despatch. THE WHEATSHEAF HOTEL, { Wheatstone. | Q H. WILLCOCKS, the Proprietor of the above fine Hotel can now offer Acom modation which cannot be surpassed in any house in Canterbury, and wishes to ■ inform his friends and the public generally that everything in his power will be done to make his patrons comfortable. The rooms are splendidly furnished and well ventilated. First-class Stabling and Paddocks in connection with the Hotel. Wines and Spirits of the Best Brands. G. H. WILLCOCKS, Proprietor, 138 . Wheataheaf Hotel REAPERS AND BINDERS. THE Undersigned; having been a; •- pointed agent for the sale »> : McCORMICK’S & W. A. WOOD’S REAPERS - AND BINDERS, is now prepared to treat with those who will want them for the coming season. FREpSUPAVITT, 655a—88 East Street, Ashburton. WANTED KNOWN—That the cheap est and neitest CARDS may bo had at <he “GUARDIAN OFFICE.” Boarding Houses. PRINCE ALBERT PRIVATE HOTEL ypHE undersigned having opened the Prince Albert Boarding House, in Wills Street, near the Railway Station, under the management of Mb. and Mrs. Lucas, begs to say he is determined to keep GOOD TABLE, and afford Comfortable Accommodation to customers at MODERATE CHARGES. THOMAS CLARK, Proprietor. 333a—27 CENTRAL TEMPERANCE HOTEL, Baring Square (Near Town Hall). RK-OPENING of the above commo dious and centrally situated Pri vate and Commercial Hotel. , T. . BROADBELT, PROPRIETOR, Is prepared to give Superior Accommoda tion to Boarders and the Travelling Public on. REASONABLE TERMS. Weekly Board and Lodging ... £1 ’ "'Weekly Board ... ’ ’.. ...T4a. MEALS AT ALL HOURS. Dinner on Saturday from 11.30. Beds (single), Is. 6d. Private Rook for Ladies, 334—82 a ECHO DINING ROOMS, EAST STR-EET SOUTH, Next door to Messrs. Sando& Olsen, Ashburton. A DUPUIS begs to inform the inhabi , tents of the County of Ashburton and visitors that he has opened the above. Every attention has been paid to Lthisestablishment all that can be |Ytbby._Beasonabi,e Charges. * rjau'jßtftiOofrpSE Ail. Hoitßs. Breakfast for early train ; Table d'Hote from 12 noon to 2 pim. .Tea from sto 8 p.m. A Cuisine of considerable experi enCeTma been specially engaged for this ‘'’©(JtaMifchhlent, and all that the proprietor 1 * '"'r-Ar' DUPUIS, proprietor. General Merchants- ORR AND GO., ASHBURTON AND RAKAIA. BANKRUPT ESTATE OF HOOPER, AITKEN & Co. £5,345 10s. 44. ORR AND Co., jf JAVING Purchased the Whole of the above Stock from the Trustees, will offer it for SALE on SATURDAY, At the Premises Lately occupied by J. H. PASS AND Co. THE GOODS ARE ALL QUITE NEW AND IN SPLENDID CONDI TION, AND WILL BE SOLD AT Less Than Half Price for CASH. I COME AT ONCE, AND Secure Bargains COME EARLY, ON SATURDAY, 27°?- ORR AND €O. IMPORTERS, ASHBURTON AND RAKAIA Public Notices. CHAMBERS, jgOOT AND SHOEMAKER, East Strket, Ashburton. Boots and Shoes of all kinds Sewn < r Pegged, Repair.-! Attended To. 48 FAMILY HOTEL DURHAM STREET NORTH, CHRISTCHURCH. WHITE PARSONS, (Late of the Royal Hotel, Lyttelton.) This Hotel is row Renovated and fitted up as a FIRST CLASS FAMILY HOTEL. 49 SPORTING. Messrs, saunders & walker have for Sale Two Greyhound Puppies, eight months’ old, by Mr. Chat teris’ Azamat out of owners’ L'Esprit. Azamat (imported) is by Tulloch gorum, out of Cygnet, and won a 43 and 22 dog stake in England. L’Esprit (imported) is by Pell Mell out of Scrap, and won the Nelson Gold Cup in 1878. She is sister to La Rapide, L’Encore, and other Australian celebri ties. Apply to MR, S. SAUNDERS, Ashburton, or, MR. W. G. WALKER, 98 Christchurch. FARMERS. —Do not neglect to Read the Agricultural Papers appearing in the “Ashburton Guardian.” NOTICE. IN THE ASSIGNED ESTATE OF SANDO AND OLSEN. PERSONS having Claims on the above Estate are requested to forward same, with proofs, to Messrs Saunders Brothers, Ashburton, not later than 25th instant, after which date no claim will be admitted. A first dividend will be payable at Messrs Saunders Brothers’ offices, on Friday, October 31st. S. SAUNDERS. \ Trusteeg B. HALE. / lrustees -99—562a J. E. Buchanan & Co., AUCTIONEERS, Land & Estate Agents, ASHBURTON. THE Proprietors wish to call attention to their LAND AND ESTATE DEPARTMENT. In this Department Farms can be Leased or Sold, and Stock, Plant, &c., valued for outgoing or incoming tenants. General Land Business carefully exe cuted. Sales of Stock, Merchandise, and Genera Effects are held every Saturday, at the Auctioneers’ Rooms, and Yards adjoining. MR. BUCHANAN Attends the Ashburton and Tinwald Yards on Sale days, for the Sale of every Description of Stock. - t , WEEKLY SALES EVERY SATUR DAY, at 12.30. Auction Rooms and Yards Havelock Street. 37 THE ASHBUR2ON GUARDIAN in the Country are particularly requested to communicate with the Publishers if their papers are not properly addressed. The number of Sub scribers lias increased so rapidly that un less great care is taken in giving orders as to address and how to be sent, the papers may be left at the wrong place. All orders will receive our prompt attention. WEEKS AND DIXON, Proprietors. October 13,1879. General Merchants. MUST BE SOLD, TO MAKE ROOM FOR COMING SHIPMENTS. NOVELTIES! NOVELTIES! NOVELTIES! o WE ARE NOW OPENING OUR SPRING AND SUMMER DRAPERY rpHE Above Goods are imported Direct from the Manufacturers and will bo sold I remarkably CHEAP, in order to make room for coming shipments. OUR OUTFITTING DEPARTMENT IS NOW REPLETE WITH THE MOST FASHIONABLE AND SERVICEABLE GOODS. f Boys’ Knickerbocker and Tunic Suits „ Boys’ and Youths’ Tweed Galatea Suits j W ~ ~ Hats, in large variety K g ~ ~ Trousers and Vests pj 1 ~ ~ Moleskin Trousers P- ■< I ~ ~ Crimean Shirts P I Collars, Braces, Ties, q ( Etc., Etc., Etc. f Men’s Tweed Galatea Sac and Paget Suits ~ Waterproof Coats Haifa ' ’> Blouses and Overalls (Patented), American Duck I Shirts, Scarves, Collars ft Socks and Half-Hose of every description, &c., Ac. SUPERIOR BOOTS AND SHOES, OF COLONIAL MANUFACTURE. SHEARING. SHEARING. SHEARING. We are now prepared for the coming season with a LARGE and WELL SELECTED STOCK of SHEEPSHEARS, including WARD AND PAYNE’S No. 38 and 79, and numerous other Brands. WASHITA, ARKANSAS, HINDOSTAN, and RADDLE, TURKEY STONES. STOVER AND SON’S RAW AND BOILED OILS. LAMPBLACK, INK POWDER, Ac., Ac. CALCUTTA WOOLPACKS—FULL WEIGHTS. IMPLEMENTS, Etc. TO FARMERS WE CAN ESPECIALLY OFFER, AT REDUCED PRICES : Hornsby’s Ploughs, H., H.H., R. 8., and R.C., and extras for same Reid and Grey’s Double and Treble Furrow Ploughs, and extras for same Drays, 2i, 2-|, and 3 axles Zigzag and Flexible Chain Harrows Cambridge and Plain Field Rollers Broadcast and Hand Sowing Machines Best Ironbark 2,3, and 4-horse Swingle Trees Cheese Presses. Bentall’s Chaff-Cutters and Corn-Crushers, all sizes Corrugated Iron, from 6 to 9 feet, best brands Ryland’s Best Fencing Wire, No. G to 11 Fencing Material, Consisting of Staples, Stakes, Posts, Rails, and Wire Strainer’s. ALSO A VERY LARGE STOCK OP Douglas’ and Goulds’ American Pumps, Force Pumps, and Piping (I|, lit and 2), and Farm and Station Stores of all kinds. WE HAVE ALWAYS ON HAND A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF SADDLES, SHAFT, LEADING, AND PLOUGH HARNESS HORSE-CLOTHS IN EVERY VARIETY. WE ARE NOW TAKING ORDERS FOR REAPERS AND BINDERS FOR THE COMING SEASON. IRONMONGERY DEPARTMENT. We beg to call special attention to the above, and have determined (to meet the present depressed times) to reduce prices to the lowest remunerative rates To parties furnishing we can offer advantages seldom met with, having just received a large and well-selected stock of household requisites, comprising Single and Double English and French Iron Bedsteads, Penders, Fireirons, Coal Vases, Scuttles, Fountains, Boilers, Kettles, Saucepans, Stew and Preserving Pans, all sizes ; Electro-plated, Nickel Silver, Britannia Metal, and Tinware, of all descriptions. To builders and contractors we offer special inducements, having a very heavy stock of Leamington Patent Ranges (2ft Gin to 4ft Gin); Cindrella, Queens, Victoria, Vesper, and Kaiser Stoves, Register Grates, Carpenters’ Rim, Mortice, and Plate Hocks, and general builders’ ironmongery. We have also on hand an extensive stock of painters’, glaziers’ and paperhangers’ materials, consisting of Red and White Lead, Paints, and Colors, of all kinds ; Raw and Boiled Linseed Oils, Turpentine, Varnishes, Brushes, Window Glass, of all kinds; Putty, Paperhangings, etc., etc. Carpenters and joiners would do well to call and inspect our stock of Tools. We are now landing a shipment of American Goods, containing a great variety of Tools and Yankee Notions. A large stock of Rod, Bar, and Sheet Iron, also a lai’ge and good stock of Blacksmiths and Farriers tools on hand. o GROCERY DEPARTMENT THE ABOVE DEPARTMENT IS NOW WELL STOCKED WITH New Seaosn’s Teas, in Half-Chests and Boxes Superior Mauritius Sugars, white and brown crystals and Counters Venus Twist and Black Swan Tobacco Currants, Blcme Raisins, Sultanas, Muscatell Raisins (new fruit) Jordan and Shell Almonds. Bottled Fruit, Figs, Essences, etc., etc. A Large Stock of English and Colonial Lollies, and a full assortment of Pink’s, Morton’s, and Crosse and Blackwell’s Pickles, Jams. Jellies, Sauces, Potted and Preserved Meats, etc., etc. CHINA AND GLASSWARE, We invite inspection of this Department in Particular, as we have jus* unpacked twenty-three crates of General Crockery and eight casks of Glassware, consisting of Sets of Cut and Pressed Decanters; Water-Crafts ; Tumblers ; Wine, Custard, and Jelly Glasses. INSPECT OUR STOCK BEFORE PURCHASING ELSEWHERE. ERIEDLANDER BROS. 8 Agents Colonial Fire Insurance Company. YOUNG IVANHOE. YOUNG IVANHOE, by Old Ivanhoe, by Sir Walter Scott, out of London Maggie—Sir Walter Scott, by Clydeboy, took first prize as best horse at Exhibition at London in 18G2, gold medal at Sterling, and twice first at Glasgow, and several other first prizes. London Maggie took first prize as best three year old mare af Exhibition at London in 1862 and first prize wherever shown. Ivanhoe took first prize at Glasgow as a two year old, was bought for 1100 guineas, and imported to New Zealand. Young Ivanhoe, out of Grey Maggie (imported), out of Blossom, by Blither glen —by Caledonian, and has taken first prize as a two year old at Timarn, and first prize when next shown as a five year old at Timarn. Young Ivanhoe will travel the South Rakaia, Ohertsey, and Mount Hntt dis tricts. For further particulars see cards. ROBERT PATTON, 52 Methven. 1879. TO STAND THIS SEASON. THOROUGHBRED STALLION YOUNG TRADUCER. Young traducer, t y Traducer, dam Kasper’s dam, imported. See “ Stud Book. ” Young Traducer was bred by W. C. Webb, Esq., at Riccarton. He is a rich dark brown, standing 16 hands high, with immense bone and substance, and for make and shape has been pronounced by the best judges as hard to beat anywhere. Young Traducer is rising 5 years. Terms: £5 ss. per mare, payable Ist January, 1880 ; groomage fees 55., payable on first service. Also, the Grey Entire Pony, I SYDNEY, Will travel, with the entire horse Young Traducer, the district of Ashburton during the season. Good paddocks 2s. per week. Every care taken, but no responsibility. ROBERT LITTLE, 39 Proprietor. m imi THE IMPORTED DRAUGHT HOR&I BILLY FAIRPLAY, WILL STAND at Ede’s Horse Bazaar, Ashburton, and Travel Wakamji and Longbeach Districts. Terms — £s 55., payable Ist January, 1880. Groomage-- 55., payable first time of service. Particulars see cards.—Apply 535a—03 B. EDE STUD NOTICE. mHE THOROUGHBRED HORSE, TRIBUNE, By Traducer, dam Azucena, Will travel the Ashburton District as usual. Apply, Groom in charge. 21 THOROUGHBRED ENTIRE COLT Of the Traducer Blood. To Travel this Season the ASHBUETON AND WAKANUI Districts, See future Advertisements for Particulars S. H. FOWLER A CO„ Proprietors, 504a—20 Winslow jpNVELOPES, NOTEPAPER, EN VELOPES, NOTEPAPER.— The cheapest ever offered in Ashburton, at the Herald Office, Wholesale Stationery Depot, Saunders’ Buildings. NEW ZEALAND WESLEYAN, Published Monthly. JUST ARRIVED, the “ New' Zealand Wesleyan ” for October. Price Gd Sold at the Herald Office, East Street. WEEKS AND DIXON, Agents. WANTED KNOWN- I That Money can be saved by purchasing your Sta tionery and Account Books, for cash, al the “ Herald” and “Guardian” Whole sale Stationery Depot, Saunders’ Build ings, near Station. THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. ADVERTISEMENTS received for the GUARDIAN up to 9 p. m. at the i scale charges, afterwards at double rates • .or insertion over the leader. Tenders. WANTED, SEPARATE TENDERS for SKIM PLOUGHING and FENCING the Chertsey Cemetery Ground, containing about five acres. Specifications may be seen at Messrs. Markham A Co 's Store, Chertsey. Tenders, addressed to the Chairman, will be received up to noon on MONDAY, November bid. W. A. BROWN, Chairman. Chertsey, 27th Oct., 1879. 139 MOUNT HUTT ROAD BOARD. LENDERS are invited for the following L works No. 1!) Formation from Blackford Road to the top of Mount Hutt Homestead cutting; to be formed full width, about GOchains. No. 20 Shingling same road, 25 yards per chain ; a gravel pit will lie provided at each end of the contract. No. 21 For constructing Stone Crossings in various puds of the district. Specifications can bo seen at Mr. John ston’s, Methven. Tenders, duly endorsed with the num ber of the work tendered for, and ad dressed to the Chairman, will be received until November 4th, if pasted, and if de lb ered, till noon, on November (ith, at C.irwar Station. W. B. COMPTON, Clerk. October 27, 1879. 140—C07a MOUNT HUTT ROAD BOARD. TENDERS FOR BUILDINGS. OFFICE, COTTAGE, STABLES, AND CONCRETE TANK. tpEXDERS are invited for the Erection [ of Office, Cottage, Stables, and % Concrete Tank for the Mount Hutt Road board, according to plans and specifica tions to be seen at Messrs. Friedlander Pros.’ Stores, Ashburton. Tenders, if posted, will be received up to the 4Ji of November; if de livered, up till' 12 o’clock on the 6th at Corwnr, addressed to the Chairman, Cor war, Mount Hutt, and endorsed, “ Ten ders for Building. ” The lowest or any tender not neces sarily accepted. Plans and specifications to be seen at Messrs. Friedlander Bros.’Ashburton, up till 4th November. W. B. COMPTON, 591a—124 Overseer. WAKANUI ROAD BOARD. are invited for the follow- X iug WORKS : 7. Beach Road—Re-forming and Y etal ling and making Footpath u-mn Township to Quee r’s Road, Ac. 8. Beach Road—Supply and spreading of 3,000 yards (more or less) be tween Queen’s Road and Mill Race. 9. Leadley’s Road and Butterick’s Road —Making Drain. &c., from Junction with Christie’s Road to sea. No. 1 section, about 258 chains ; No. 2 section, about 154 chains. 20. Denshii’e Road—Metallirg about 120 chains. 11. Rule’s Road—Metalling about 3i miles. 12. Butterick’s Road—Metalling. No. 1 section, about 193 chains ; No. 2 section, about 115 chains. The lowest or any tender not neces sarily accepted. Plans and specifications can be seen at the Board’s Office, Moore Street, and tenders, endorsed with the No. of the Contract, will be received till 10 a.ra. on THURSDAY, November Gth. FOOKS AND SON, 123—598 a Surveyors to the Board. Public Notices. WAKANUI ROAD BOARD. NOTICE TO RATEPAYERS. ALL RATES remaining UNPAID by November 6th next ensuing will be recovered by legal process. By order, FOOKS & SON, 141—609 a Surveyors. &c, to the Board. WAKANUI ROAD BOARD. x])UBLIC NOTICE is hereby given, I that it is the intention of the Waka nui Road Board, at a Meeting to be held on Thursday, November Cth, 1879, to strike a Rate of Ninepence in the Pound on the rateable value of all property in the District, for the year ending the 31st day of March, 1880, payable in one sum, on and after Thursday, the 13th clay of November, 1879, and that the Rate Book is open for inspection at the Board’s Office, Moore Street, Ashburton. FOOKS & SON, Surveyors, &c., to the Board. 581a—123 THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, Price Twopence, CAN be obtained from the following Agents, who will receive orders : Intending Subscribers will please fill up forms, which can be obta ned from any of the above Agents. They will also oblige by stating on the back of the order to which agent they pay their subscriptions. WEEKS AND DIXON, Printers and Publishers.

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6 THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN [Thursday, October 30, 1879. Printed and published by Horace Tom* Weeks and Charles Dixon* “t tWr Printing Office East Street, Ashbarer, Thursday, October 30, 1879. * General Merchants. T. R. H ODDER AND Company, GENERAL MERCHANTS, DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, AND STOREKEEPERS, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, (Opposite Railway Station.) NEW SPRING AND SUMMER STOCK JUST RECEIVED. DRAPERY, MILINERY, HATS. CLOTHING, BOOTS, SHOES, &c., &c., ESPECIAL attention has been given to this Department in selecting the NEW STYLES in COSTUMES and DRESS MATERIALS. All the fashionable styles of Ladies Hats and Bonnets (trimmed and un trimmed), Trimmings, Fishus, Mantles, Capes, Ribbons, Hosiery, Gloves, Sunshades, and Underclothing. MILINERY AND DRESSMAKING ON THE PREMISES, By Most Competent Hands. Carpets, Druggetts, Scotch, and Manchester Goods. T. R. HODDER & COMPANY’S CLOTHING & MERCERY DEPART MENT. Boys’ Youths’ and Men’s Summer Suits, Imported and Victorian make. DUST COATS, Alpacca and Silk, HATS, New Felts, Helmets (in Rush, Leg horn, Tweed, and China Peth) SCARFS, Ties, Collars, Gloves, Umbrellas etc., etc. TWEEDS, Scotch, Yorkshire, and Colonial, T. R. HODDER & COMPANY’S BOOT AND SHOE STORE. Childrens’, Boys’, and Girls’ Boots, Shoes, and Slippers, Ladies’ and Gentlemen’s Boots, Shoes, and Slippers, In every variety, Colonial and Imported, from the best houses, and sold at the smallest possible profit. T. R. Hodder & Company GROCERIES, OILMEN’S STORES, AND PROVISION DEPARTMENT. New Season’s Teas, Finest Sugars, Soaps, Candles, &c., &c. T. R. H. & Co . acknow ledge the great success attending their introduction of the the Small Profits and Quick Return Busi ness, and would State it is their intention to continue Selling the Very Best Class of Goods in every department, at the At the Smallest Possible Profit . CASH PRICE LISTS FURNISHED ON APPLICA TION. T. R. Hodder and Company, IRONMONGERY, FURNISHING, AND HARDWARE, Of Every Description, for Building and Furnishing purposes. Produce Bought For Cash, or Taken in Exchange. ORDERS from ANY PART OF THE PROVINCE, Carefully and promptly attended to. DELIVERY OP GOODS DAILY IN TOWN. T. R. HODDER AND Company, GENERAL MERCHANTS EAST STREET, ASHBURTON (Opposite the Railway Station.) 33 Public Notices- JUST ARRIVED— SECOND SHIPMENT OF gTATIONERY, STATIONERY, DIRECT FROM THE MANUFACTORY. Now Opening Up . To Meet the Requirements of the County of Ashburton, WEEKS AND DIXON Are now Importing, direct from the makers, Every description of Commercial, Law, and General Stationery, which they are in a position to supply, wholesale or retail, at prices that will compare favorably with any house in the Colony. The Goods now being opened up include a Choice Assortment of Plain and Fancy Note Papers and Envelopes, and some very superior kinds. 10 CASES STATIONERY 10 2 BALES PAPER Full particulars in Printed Lists. 2 Commercial and Law Stationery Notepapers in great variety Envelopes of the newest styles Inkstands and Bottles Pens and Penholders Pencils and Pencilcases Account and Pocket Books, Etc. Wholesale and Retail. WEEKS AND DIXON, Saunders’ ” Buildings, East Street ASHBURTON, General Storekeepers. GREAT BANKRUPT SALE OF THE ASSIGNED ESTATE OF HOOPER, AITKEN, AND CO. £5,345 10s. 4d. ORR AKD CO. I IJJAVING been fortunate in securing the whole of the STOCK of Hooper, Aitken and Co., at a nominal Price, will offer for Sale on SATURDAY, the 27TH, And following days, at THE PREMISES LATELY OCCUPIED 1 BY J. H. PASS & CO., (Next the Union Bank of Australia.) j In submitting the following GREATLY REDUCED PRICE LIST, we beg to assure our numerous customers and the public, that it has been our determination from the first to keep ourselves abreast of he age, and in every department of our Establishment we have endeavored —in all cases —so to conduct our business tran sactions as to command legitimate success. The rapid growth of our concern in all its branches amply attests this fact. Quotations for Cash : ; Children’s white Socks, at 2d to fid j Children’s colored Socks, at 3d, 4d & fid j Ladies’ Stockings, at 4d to Is 1 Ladies’ striped Stocking, at fid to Is 3d GLOVES. Ladies’ lish thread, at fid to Is Ladies’ kid Gloves, 2s to 3s per pair ; Ladies’ silk Gloves, Is to Is 4d. j HABERDASHERY, j Black silk Fringes, at 8d to Is fid j Colored silk Fringes, half-price ; Black and colored Braids, all prices • A splendid stock of new silk Buttons, ! in all shades, at 4d to fid per dozen, to match dress materials ! Ladies’ leather Bags, half-price j Carpet Bags from 3s fid upwards Belts at 4d to 8d each j LADIES’ SILK SCARFS, j 1230 ladies’ silk Scarfs, decided novel ' ties, at fid to Is New China silk Scarfs, embroidered a • both ends, at Is to Is fid COLLARS. 25 doz. ladies’ linen Collars, at fid. to Is lid Rink Collars, at 4d to 8d ! STAYS. ’ 6 doz. Stays at 2s, worth 4s 9d The new belted Corset, on the newest principle, easy fit, half-price UNDERCLOTHING DEPARTMENT. Ladies’ Cemesoles Ladies’ Night-dresses, 2s fid to 4s fid Ladies’ Chemises, 2s Id to 5s fid Ladies’ drawers, Is 8d to 4s fid PLAIN AND FANCY DRESS DEPARTMENT. 1500 yards Spring Lustres, at 8d to lOd per yard, worth Is fid 800 yards Taffete Cloth, French goods, at Is to Is 3d French Merino, all colors, at Is fid to 2s fid 20 pieces all-wool Plaid, at Is to 2s fid 500 yards Japanese Silk, at Is per yard, worth 2s fid BOOTS DEPARTMENT. Ladies’ French kid Boots, at 6s to 7s fid Ladies’ buttoned Boots, 7s fid to 8s 9d Gents’ Boots, fis per pair under former price Children’s Boots, at Is to 2s fid CARPETS. Tapestry, 2s per yaid under former price Kidder Carpets, Is fid under former price Cocoanut Matting, at Is under former price. Blankets at half-price Flannels at half-price CLOTHING DEPARTMENT. Men’s Suits at 40s, former price 70s Men’s Suits at 355, former price 60s Men’s Hats at 3s to 7s fid It is unnecessary to quote prices, though we have given a few above, as the public know that this is a real genuine Sale. The Goods are all quite new, having been im ported within the last few months. Terms will be strictly Cash, as we could not afford to book at those prices. Dressmaking on the premises. All orders executed uuder the Superin tendence of a most experienced dress maker. ORR AND CO., IMPORTERS, ASHBURTON AND RAKAIA, Business Notices. B L I G H’S CANTERBURY RESTAURANT, Papanui Road, near Post Office, Christchurch. MEALS AT ALL HOURS OP THE DAY. Board and Lodging, 17 s., IBs., £1 a week. BEDS & MEALS—Is. Each. 452 CHERTSEY, A. R. MARKHAM (Next Montgomery’s, Chertsey), GENERAL STOREKEEPER, HAVING taken over the store of Messrs. Orr and Co., and increased the stock, is prepared to supply first-class articles in Grocery, Drapery, Ironmongery. Agent FOR THE ASHBURTON HERALD. 423 Medicinal. S TEEDMAN’S SOOTHING POWDERS FOR CHILDREN CUTTING TEETH. CAUTION TO PURCHASERS. The value of this well-known Family Medi cine has been largely tested in all parts of the world, and by all grades of society, for upwards of FIFTY" YEARS. Its well-earned exten sive sale has induced SPURIOUS IMITA TIONS, some of which in OUTWARD APPEARANCE so closely resemble the ori ginal as to have deceived many purchasers. The proprietor therefore feels it due to the public to give a special caution against the use of SUCH IMITATIONS. Purchasers are therefore requested carefully to observe the four following distinctive characteristics, without which none are genuine : Ist—ln every case the words JOHN STEEDMAN, CHEMIST, WALWORTH, SURREY, are engraved on the Government Stamp affixed to each packet. 2nd—Each Single Powder has directions for the dose, and the words, John Steedman, Chemist, Walworth, Surrey, printed thereon. 3rd —The name, Steedman, is always spelt with two EE’s. 4th —The manufacture is carried on solely at Walworth, Surrey. Sold in Packets by all Chemists and Medi cine Vendors. Sold by Kempthorne, Prosser and Co., Auckland, 49° HEALTH FOR ALL HOLLOWAY’S PILLS AND OINTMENT THE PILLS Purify the Lioo I, correct all disorders of the Liver, Stomach, Kidneys and Bowels, and are invaluable in all com* plaints incidental to Females. THE OIN TMENT is the only rehab]i remedy for Bad Legs Old Wounds, Sores, and Ulcers. Fur llroncbl'is. Diphtheria; Coughs, Cc id<, Gout, Kin umatism, and all Skin Di iciues it has no equal. Sold by the Proprietor, Thojiao llollowat, 533, Oxford Street, London, and by all Medicine Vendors throughout the World. GRATEFUL—COMFORTIN' G. BREAKFAST COCOA. “By a thorough knowledge of the natural laws which govern the operations of digestion and nutrition, and by a careful application ol the fine properties of well selected cocoa, Mr. Epps has provided our breakfast tables with a delicately-flavoured beverage which may save us many heavy doctors’ bills. It is by tne judi cious use of such articles of diet, that a constitu tion may be gradually built up until strong enough to resist every tendency to disease. Hundreds of subtle maladies are floating around us, ready to attack wherever there is a weak point. We may escape many a fata jshaft by keeping ourselves well fortified with pure bicod and a properly nourished frame.” —The Civit Soviet Gazette, SOLD ONLY IN PACKETS LABELLED JAMES EPPS AND CO Homcepathic Chemists, London. KEATING’S COUGH LOZENGES. COUGHS, ASTHMA, BRONCHITIS, ACCUMULATION OF PHLEGM. Composed of the purest articles. These Lozenges contain no opium nor any deleterious drug, therefore the most delicate can take them with perfect confidence. Their beneficial effect is speedy and certain. This old unfail ing family remedy is daily recommended by the most eminent physicians. In use nearly 60 years. MEDICAL TESTIMONY. 22, Cold Harbour Lane, London, July 25th, 1877. Sir, —Your Lozenges are excellent, and their beneficial effect most reliable. I strongly recommend them in cases of eough and asthma. You are at liberty to state this as my opinion, formed from many years’ experience. J. Bringloe, M.K.C.S.L., L.S.A., L.M. Mr. T. Keating, Indian Medical Service. Dear Sir,— Having tried your Lozenges in India I have much pleasure in testifying to their beneficial effects in cases of Incipient Consumption, Asthma and Bronchial Affec tions. I have prescribed them largely with the best results. W. B. G , Apothecary, H.M.S. Keating’s Cough Lozenges are sold by all Chemists, in tins of various sizes, each having the words “ Keating’s Cough Lozenges" engraven on the Government stamp. 637 KEATINGS WORM TABLETS, A PURELY VEGETABLE SWEETMEAT, noth in appearance and tasta, furnishing a most agreeable method of administering the only certain remedy for INTESTINAL or THREAD WORMS. It is a perfectly safe and mild preparation, and is especially adapted for childien. Sold in tins by all chemists. Proprietor, THOS. KEATING, London, Export Chemist and Druggist. 6j/ Commercial Stationery. JUST ARRIVED. A CHOICE ASSORTMENT' OF Commercial AND Household STATIONERY. THE Largest and Finest Lot ever opened up in Ashburton, AND Equal to any exhibited in the Colony. WEEKS & DIXON, Printers, Publishers, and COMMERCIAL, LAW, AND General Stationers, Guardian Office, EAST STREET ASHBURTON. Medicinal. Testimonials. Tuam Street, Christchurch, April 28, 1879. To Professor Guscott. Sir, —I have been troubled with Liver Complain these last six years, many times not being able to attend to work. I have tried everything in the shape of patent medicines. I have been an outdoor patient in the Hospi tal ; I got at times temporary relief. I could not sleep on my left side; I kept rolling about backwards and forwards in bed. When I got up in the morning, I would rather be in bed but work I had to attend to. When I had eaten a light meal I found it always lodged in my stomach. Always costive, a great palpi tation, pains across the chest, more particu larly under the left breast, always a violent pain between the shoulders, felt just the same as if any one was pouring water down my back, feet always cold. Happened to get one of your bills when you came to St. Asaph street, which explained to me the symptoms I was laboring under. When I applied to you, you told me all ray symptoms, and guaranteed me a perfect cure, which, I am happy to say, you have done through your herbal treatment. I should recommend those troubled with Liver Complaint ta place themselves under yotu treatment. I am, Sir, Truly thankful, William Manson. Colombo Street, April 21, 1879. To Professor Guscott. Sir, I have been troubled with Dysentery for the last three months, so much so that i was perfectly exhausted, the linings of my intestines peeled away in flakes. I tried every remedy that I could hear of, but to no purpose. Hearing that you were in Christchurch, anti seeing the many wonderful cures, was induced to place myself under your treatment, and I am happy to say in one week I am free from the diarrhoea, and gaining strength from youi herbal treatment. I am, yours respectfully, Ellen Brown. I give you this testimonial for the benefit o others, as I know there are a great many others suffering from the same complaint ir Christchurch. Borough Hotel, Manchester Street, Christchurch, April 21, 1879. To Professor Guscott. Sir,--I have been troubled with Sciatacr and Rh.umatism since the commencement ol the West Coast diggings in 1864, where I had to leave through medical advice, and went tc Melbourne, and thence to Sydney, and then 1 thought 1 would try the tropical climate o, Queensland, and only found temporary relief. I came to Christchurch, and tried doctors ol the best,medical repute, and got no better. Thinking that it was useless to go any furthei I gave up all hopes of being restored ; I could scarcely walk, and staying at an old friend’s, he advised me to consult you, and I am happy to say I am in as perfect health as I was in 1864, when I crossed the ranges of the West Coast, and was only ten days under youi treatment. John O’Brien, To Professor Guscott. Sir, —Having been troubled with asthma for the last seven years, on several occasions I have been propped up in bed, and many times I had to get up and walk to get a breath of air, and had become so bad that I was not able to ttend to my in fact, I had become a burden to mySeuand the people with whom I was stopping. When I came to you you told me all my symptoms, which gave me confidence to place myself under your treatment, and, being a believer in herbs, and seeing the large assortment in your establishment, and also the references from other sufferers the same as myself, in looking back to the time of my sutlering so long, and spending so much money without receiving any benefit from the treat ment until I applied to you.—l remain, yours ever thankful, Donald Smith. Great King-street, Dunedin, May 30. To Professor Guscott. Sir,-—I have to inform you that I am able to return home after your treatment of 4 weeks’ duration, having been troubled with dropsy this last 4 years. I have been tapped twice ; I have been under the doctors in Oamaru, and also in Dunedin, and never received any bene fit from their treatment. When my sister called on you last April you told her if I would came to St. Kilda and stop with her you would treat me for a fortnight free of charge, and after that time, if I were no better, you would require no payment; but lam happy to inform you that I feel as well as ever I felt, and free 01 dropsy, and can eat and sleep well. I trust that your days :nay he long in Dunedin. You may be assured that I will speak of the cure you have effected in me on my return home, as I leave my sistei to-morrow.—l remain yours ever grateful, Mrs. Isabella Fraser. St. Kilda, June 10, 1878. Manchester Street, Christchurch, April 29th, 1879. To Professor Guscott, Sir, —I have been troubled with Neuralgia for a length of time, and have suffered the most excruciating pains; tried e\ erything that I could hear of, I then saw your testimonials in the papers, and the “ Star.” I was advised to give you a trial, but I have this to say that 1 am perfectly free from pain. I can eat and sleep well, and am not disturbed at nights or meal times as I have been for a length of time. I have told several the pain I suffered, and the wonderful relief I have had, and I would ad vise anyone troubled with Neuralgia to apply to you, as they can depend on a perfect cure.. Yours ever grateful, H. B. Williams, Tuam street, Christchurch. To Professor Guscott, Sir, —Having for the last four years suffered from bad eyes, being totally blind in one, and from using a solution of nitrate of silver as a lotion, which had penetrated my whole system, causing me the most acute pains, which, added to rheumatism, prevented my sleeping at night, and rendered my life absolutely burdensome to me, I have consulted and been treated by doc tors in different parts of Canterbury, as also in the Christchurch Hospital, but without obtain ing the slightest relief. Determined to leave no stone unturned while the smallest chance remained of an abatement of my sufferings. 1 applied to you immediately I heard of your arrival, and the cure which you have effected would seem to many incredible, but as I am still here a living proof of the success of your treatment, as can only be testified by hundreds in Christchurch, who knowing what I was like for so long up to a week ago, look with astonishment at the change which you have wrought. Wishing you many years of happi ness and prosperity in pursuing your useful career, I am, dear Sir, yours respectfully, Patrick Burns. Sexton’s Alleuton House, St. Asaph-street, Christchurch. Commercial Printers. * IF YOU WANT A NEAT BUSINESS CARD, GO TO THE “ HERALD ” OFFICE IF YOU WANT A WELL-PRINTED CIRCULAR, TRY THE “HERALD” OPPICEJ IF YOU WANT AN ATTRACTIVE HANDBILL, JTRY THE “ HERALD ” OFFICE. * IF YOU WANT A MAGNIFICENT POSTER, CALL AT THE HERALD OFFICE. IF YOU WANT ANY’DESCRIPTION OF PLAIN OR ORNAMENTAL PRINTING, CALL AT THE “HERALD OFFICE,’, East Street North. WEEKS & DIXON, PROPRIETORS.

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The Ashburton Guardian. COUNTY AGRICULTURAL AND SPORTING RECORDER. Vol. I.—No. 16. ASHBURTON, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER i, 1879 Price—TWOPENCE Auctioneer* and Comznissßion Agent* EDMtSTON BROS. & GUNDRY : ' (DATE BUXLOCK AND CO.), ASHBURTON, General Merchants, Auctioneers, Stock, i Station, Estate, and Commission Agents. Sales of ; Stock, Farm Implements, &c., will be held at their Yards, Ashbur ton, and the TinwaKL Yards, on alternate TUESDAYS. CASH ADVANCES Made on Stock, Produce, &c., consigned for Positive Sale. EDMISTON BROS. & GUNDRY. 19 ALFRED HARRISON, AUCTIONEER, COMMISSION AGENT, ETC. SALES, Sales of Stock, Mer chandise, Furniture and Effects, also Pigs, Fowls, and General Produce. WEEKLY SALE Every SATURDAY at 12 o’clock. SALE YARDS ATTENDED. ntries can be made at my office or at the Yards. Agent for the Transatlantic Fire , . Insurance Company. 5 at- —— ; —- MR. JOHN LLOYD CRAWLEY, AUCTIONEER, STOCK, LAND, ESTATE, AND COM MISSION AGENT, Hold* Weekly Sales Every Saturday, at Onei o’clock, of Horses, Farm Produce, and General Merchandise of every descrip tion. : Fulladv its third page. J.~LLOYD CRAWCEYT"”* AUCTIONEER, sock; Land, Estate, and Commission Agent, aupders’ Buildings, East-at., Ashburton. J. E. B [Card.] UCHANAN & Co. Auctioneers, Land, and Estate Agents, r - . ASHBURTON. * 313 a FARMERS AND OTHERS. MESSRS. ACLAND, CAMPBELL, & CO. are prepared to supply Farmers roßoihera with Station Stores, Fencing Wiccf,t Fencing Staples, Standards, &c., at Lowest Bates, and of First-class quality. AGENTS FOR THE ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY. CAPITAL ... £2,000,000 NSURANCES EFFECTED AT LOWEST .. RATES. ACLAND, CAMPBELL & CO., iR . Auctioneers. pREDK. pAVI TT , East; Street (Close to the Railway Station) Ashburton, ' Land and General Commission Agent. Orders taken for—Sydney Drays, Newcastle rviM and Malvern (by the truck load), Build- of. all kinds. Fencing Wire, Agricultural Implements, English and Ameri am, &c. , Ac. 1 MESSRS. POYNTZ & CO., j/A ND, JJSTATE, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS. Rents and Debts Collected.. Money advanced on Freehold Security. 7 Hotel*. RAILWAY HOTEL WINSLOW. "R. W. HARRIS requests the public ' to know that he is, back at bis old _so, and wishes his old friends to know jit'they will receive the same good jommodalion as formerly. Private jggjtes of Rooms for families. Wines and 6«ef of the-best brands. Good stabling boxes, with every attendance. Wl HARRIS, 3166 Millers, &c. SAUNDERS BROS., MILLERS, Grain Merchants, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS. Offices— EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Mtt.t.s— GREAT SOUTH ROAD. 72 H~[% yTOFFAT begs to inform the , IVI inhabitants of Ashburton and surrounding districts that his NEW FLOUR MILL AT WAKANUI HAS COMMENCED WORK, And hopes, by strict attention to busi ness, and turning out a First-class article, to merit a share of public support. Special attention paid to Gristing, and Farmers from a distance can have their Grist ground by return. 31 Insurance. THE LONDON & LANCASHIRE TIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Capital— Fully Subscribed, £1,500,000. JpiRE INSURANCES of all kinds taken at lowest rates, special attention being given to Stack, Farm, Building, and other Agricultural Risks. Applications by letter for insurance will be promptly attended to. The London and Lancashire being purely a Fire Company, the whole of its resources are available to meet Fire claims and this feature will at once commend itself to the public, for the resources of the Company can never be applied to the settlement of Life Claims or Marine Losses, but every penny of its Capital (the whole of which could be called up at any time), together with its reserves, are available for Losses by Fire, and offer a complete guarantee that all engagements will be fully carried out. Claims are met with promptitude and liberality. Agents for Ashburton— SAUNDERS BROS. 6 Business Notice. IN BANKRUPTCY. lI7EEKS & DIXON have on Sale at VY their Office, East Street North,- - PROOFS OF DEBT FORMS, FORMS OF AFFIDAVIT, Also, — FORMS of TO LET and FOR SALE. CHRISTCHURCH AND SUBURBAN DIRECTORY FOR 1879, ON SALE at the “ HERALD ” Office, Saunders Buildings, East-street. Price : Two Shillings and Sixpence. Neatly Bound in Cloth. The above Volume contains a lot of valuable information, and should be in the bands of every Tradesman. Timber Merchants. TIMBER! TIMBER!! 300,000 THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND FEET OP SUPERIOR B|U ILDING TIMBER. ALSO, 20,000 TWENTY THOUSAND SAWN TOTARA AND BLACK PINE JpENCING gTAKES NOW ON SALE AT HAYES’ TIMBER YARDS, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, AT REDUCED PRICES. Brick Manufactory. BRICKS. rjIHE UNDERSIGNED having COM PLETED Jieir KILN at Ashburton, are prepared to SUPPLY BRICKS, equal tc any made in the Colony, at any Station up or down. Samples to be seen at the Company'( Offices, Ashburton, Rakaia, and V. inslow W. MONTGOMERY & CO [Limited] 32 Saddler. WM. ANDERSON, SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER, Ashburton, HAS always in STOCK a complete assortment of every description of Saddlery, Harness, Whips, Saddlers’ Iron mongery, &c., imported direct from Eng land. Goods to order manufactured on the premises of the best Materials, and at the lowest rates. 11 Cabinetmakers. T. A. GATES, QABIN E T MAKER, PICTURE FRAME MAKER, AND UNDERTAKER, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, ASHBURTON. 4 SPILLARD’S CABINET MAKING AND UPHOL STERY Manufactory, and Ware house, next to the Union Bank, Tancred street, Ashburton. Sitting Room and Bedroom Tables, Couches, Chettbnniors, Chairs, Chests of Drawers, Washstands, Commodes, Chim ney Glasses, Toilet do., Whatnots, Dress ing Tables, Cradles, Children’s Cots, Bassi nettes, Basket Ware, Bedsteads—double, single, iron, and wood; Mattresses, spring, hair, wool, and flax; Beds, feather, woollen, and cotton-flock; Bolsters and Pillows, do., do.; Carpets, Rugs, Floorcloth; Mats and Matting Fibre, Cocoa and China; Fenders, File Irons and Japanned Ware ; Galvanised Baths and Buckets ; Kitchen Tables ; and English and American Chairs. Blinds —Venetian, Wire Gauze, Common Roller, and Spring ; Curtain Poles, &c. Orders promptly attended to. 13 CABINETMAKING & UPHOLSTERING ESTABLISHMENT, East Street (next Echo Dining Rooms), ASHBURTON. John Mee ch, PRACTICAL CABINETMAKER, UPHOLSTERER, PAPERHANGER, Ac. ALL KINDS OF REPAIRS. Furniture Renovated and Repolished, or Exchanged. 1C WANTED KNOWN—That Visiting Cards, plain or mourning, can be obtained printed in various styles, at the “Herald” and “Guardian” offices, near the Railway Station. General Merchants. GREAT SALE OP THE ASSIGNED ESTATE OF HOOPER, AITKEN & CO. ORE AND CO., HAVING SECURED THE ENTIRE STOCK Of the above Estate, amounting to i os. 4d, Have decided to give the PUBLIC the advantage of their Purchase by SELLING the whole of the DRAPERY, CLOTHING, BOOTS and SHOES, IRONMONGERY, FURNITURE, CROCKERY & GLASSWARE AT ABOUT HALF THE USUAL PRICE for CASH. SALE OF THE DRAPERY, CLOTHING, BOOTS AND SHOES, AT THE PREMISES LATELY OCCUPIED BY J, H. PASS AND CO. SALE OF THE IRONMONGERY, FURNITURE, CROCKERY & GLASSWARE, AT THE NEW PREMISES OF HOOPER, AITKEN AND CO. BOTH SALES WILL COMMENCE ON SATURDAY, 27th SEPT. ORR AND CO., ASHBURON AND RAKATA. 10 Chemist. MEDICAL HALL. Esta blished 1874. J. M. C AM BRIDGE, DRUGGIST, FAMILY AND DISPENSING CHEMIST, Has always in Stock— SPONGES—Honeycomb and Turkey Toilet TRUSSES—Common Circular, Cole’s, Sal mon and Ody’s, Mocmain, &c. ELASTIC STOCKINGS Knee Caps, Wristlets, and Anklets ; Abdominal Belts in Silk and Thread. FEEDING BOTTLES—Mather’s, Maw’s, Dean’s, Stocker’s, Ayrton and Saun ders’, O’Connell’s. INFANTS’ FOODS—Liebig’s, Hard’s, Neave’s, Ridge’s, Nestle’s. COD LIVER OILS—De Jongh’s, Lang ton’s, Mbller’s, Foxe’s, Southall Bros. PERFUMERY—Piesse and Lubin’s, Rim mel’s, Gosnell’s, Briedenbach’s, Low’s, The Crown Perfumery Company’s HORSE AND CATTLE MEDICINES. HOMCEOPATHIC MEDICINES—Leath and Ross’s daily expected ex “ Wai tangi. TEETH CAREFULLY EXTRACTED. 2 C H A S. N E A T E. H 02 v-t s w W o MOORE STREET, w » d Q o hH U2 ASHBURTON. G2 General Storekeeper. j^SHBURTON gTORE, The Oldest Established Business in the County of Ashburton. D. WILLIAMSON AND CO., DRAPERS, GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, TEA, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS. The Best House in Town for MEN’S, BOYS’, AND YOUTHS’ READY-MADE CLOTHING. CELEBRATED BOOT AND SHOE DEPOT. 14 SANDO AND CO., QENERAL STOREKEEPERS, TOBACCONISTS, NEWS AGENTS, &c,, &c., EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Labor Registry Office. Painter. 35 J, R. CHAPMAN, T>AINTER, GLAZIER, PAPER HANGER & SIGNWRITER, Importer of Paperhangings, White Lead, Glass, &c. The trade supplied at lowert Wholesale Prices. 17 S. COLLINS & SON, JpAINTERS, PAPERHANGERS, SIGN-WRITERS, PLUMBERS, and DECORATORS, Moore-streq* Ashburton. Country orders promptly attended to, and the quality of Work and Materials Guaranteed. Public Notices. WANTED KNOWN—That we are now Selling 250 Cream Laid Commercial Envelopes for 25., cash ; 500 ditto, 3s. Cd. cash ; and 1000 ditto, 6s. Gd., for prompt cash only. Weeks & Dixon. WANTED —Servants out of Employ ment to advertise for Situations in the “Herald” and “Guardian.” Only One Shilling, for Cash, fifteen words. Builders. Ashburton steai SASH AND D MANU F A C G. PARK Proprieto BUILDER AND CCL Moore Strf Every description of Timl Materials in Stock and su reasonable terr Plans prepared and Estimal shortest notic Carriers. B. C. SMI' CARR Moore Street, As: 25 TH. BREWER’S Roys . leaves Longbeach (via Waterton, Ashton, W Tinwald) daily, at 7 a.m. the same route on ari’ival ■ from Christchurch. Parcels and orders punc co. T. H. BR L 95 ECOOKSON, Wills i . MAIL COACH fr Railway Station to Green Forest, and Mount Somers, ind Friday, returning V Saturday at 3 p.m. Business Ntjti Advert] If you want If you want If you want to sell a Farh to sell a Hors to rent a Fan to buy a Hors to buy a Hou to rent a Hou to obtain Boa to sell Grocer to sell Furniti to sell Hardu to hire a Ser\ to borrow Me to sell Dry G to sell a Carr to sell Real I to seek a Site to obtain a S« to engage a f to sell Millim to sell a Hou to find a Stra to find any oi to sell a piece to find an ow to buy a secot to find anylhi .to sellAgncu’ YOU CAN DO BY MAKING YOUR WAN For Sale. FOR SALE, r ~ nOO Tussock Land, iu Lots to suit purchasers. Very Liberal Terms. 74 SAUNDERS BROS. FOR SALE, J DOUBLE SEATED BUGGY. And a quantity, of Livery Stable keeper’s effects. ' 70 SAUNDERS BROS. Poulterer, &c. RABBITS! RABBITS!! P. HARPER, FISHMONGER AND POULTERER Near the Ashburton Hotel, East Street, BEGS to inform the inhabitants • f Ashburton that he HAS OPENED in the above line, and trusts, by atdrt attention to business, and supplying bn! articles of first class quality, hopes W merit a share oi public patronage OYSTER SALOON. Hot Fried Fish and Tea and Coffee at all hours. Amusements. RACING QLUB annual 7 meeting. WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19TH and 20TH. 1. llani) 1 ca p'"?Jilrdle^AaxFe of 40 sovs ; distance 2 miles, over 8 flights of about 3ft. 6in. hurdles; nomination X sov., acceptance 2 soys. 2. County Hurdle Rack Handicap of 25 sovs. ; over 6 flights of about 3ft. 6 in. hurdles; nomination 1 sov., acceptance 2 sovs. ; 1 '/t miles. District horses only. 3. Maiden Plate of 20 sovs. ; distance 1 % miles ; weight for age ; entrance 2 sovs. j district horses only, that have never won an advertised race. 4. Ashburton Cup Handicap of 50 sovs., added to a sweepstake af 5 sovs - f° r acceptors; nomination 2 sovs., acceptance 2 sovs.; 2 miles. 5. Ladies’ Purse of 25 sovs.; district horses only ; welter weights for age ; gentlemen riders, who must be members of the Ash burton Racing Club ; entrance 2 sovs.; miles. 6. Farmers’ Plate of 10 sovs.; for horses the bona file property of owners residing in the County of Ashburton ; no weight under 12 stone; 1 Y wiles; entrance I sov. SECOND DAY. 1. County Steeplechase of 30 sovs.; over about 2 miles of fair hunting country ; weight for age; for district horses only ; entrance 2 sovs. 2. Racing Club Handicap of 40 sovs.; added to a sweep of 3 sovs. for acceptors ; 1 Y miles ; open ; nomination 2 sovs. 3. Tradesmen’s Handicap of 20 sovs.; district horses only; lY miles; nomina tion 1 sov.; acceptance 1 sov. 4. Forced Handicap of 15 sovs.; for all winning homes at this meeting ; entrance 2 sovs.; lY miles. 5. Consolation Handicap of 15 sovs.; for beaten horses; nomination I sov.; acceptance I sov. A RULES AND REGULATIONS : Qualification fee, £2 25.; members of the Ashbui-ton Racing Club free. No entry will be received for any of the races except on the condition that all dis putes shall be decided by the stewards, whose decision in all cases shall be final. County horses shall be held to mean horses the bona fide property of owners residing in the County of Ashburton pre vious to Ist September, 1879. Canterbury Jockey Club rules strictly adhered to unless otherwise specified. No protest will be entertained unle.<a £2 2s. be deposited, which shall be fox - feitod should the protest, iu the opinion of the stewards, prove frivolous. All entries and nominations to be in the hands of the secretary, addressed to the Somerset Hotel, not later than 4 p.m. on October 31st. Weights to appear for first day’s handicaps on Friday. November 14th ; acceptances on Monday, November 17th, in “ Lyttelton Times,” the “Press,’’ and the Ashburton “Herald,” and for second day’s racing, weights will be declared at 7 p.m. on evening of Novem ber 19 ; acceptances at 9 p.m. same night. \ll entries to be sealed and addressed t< to the secretary, Ashburton, enclosing entrance fees, name and age of horse, and colors of the rider. Any jockey riding in any other than nit declared colors will be fined one sovereign JAMES WILKIE, 402 a Hon. Sec. —-—mu. .11.————■ w ■ 1 ■nun—>!■». SCHOOL Requisites and Artist M «te rials. 11. M. JONES, Statio .er. Baring Square. * W *

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SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE. PORT OF LYTTELTON. ARRIVED. Oct. 30—Deutschland, barque, from Chimbote, Peru, with a cargo of sugar. Oct. 30—Wellington, s.s., from Welling ton. _ Oct. 30—Wanganui, s.s., from Duuodxn and Oamaru. Oct. 30—Waitaki, s.s., from Port Chalmers. SAILED. Oct. 30—Wanganui, s.s., for Welington and West Coast. Oct. 30—Elizabeth, barque, for New- Oct. 30 —Waitaki, s.s., for Wellington, Nelson, and Manakau. Oct. 30— Wellington, s.s., for Port Chalmers. ■ Oct. 30—Prince Alfred, schooner, for Picton. EXPECTED ARRIVALS. From London —Lady Jocelyn, Euterpe, Knowslcy Hall (M.K.J.R.), Hurunui, Hereford, Southesk. and Wait.ara. From- Newcastle —Surprise, Australian Sovereign, and Tasso. From New York via Wellington—Her mes. From New York —Annabel. From Mauritius —Jasper. From Wellington—Taiaroa, This Day ; Rotomahana, Nov. 1; Wanaka, Nov. 3. From Port Chalmers—Hawea, Nov. 1. From Manukau—Taiaroa. Oct. 30. Prom New York, via Port Chalmers —Esmeralda. From Melbourne Ringarooma, Oct. 27 ; Tararua, Nov. 0. From the Sounds —Esther. From Sydney—Rotomahana, Nov. 1. From Glasgow—Remonstrant. From Calcutta —Bruce. STEAMERS LEAVE LYTTELTON AS UNDER. | For Wellington Hawea, This Day (Saturday). Passengers frem Christ church to Port by the 8 p.m. train. To be followed by the Wellington on Tuesday, 4th November. For Napier and Auckland— Hawea, on Saturday, Ist Nov., calling at Gis borne and Tauranga. Passengers from Christchurch to Port by the 8 p.m. train. To be followed by the Rotomahana on Friday, 7th November, not calling at Tauranga. For Port Chalmers —Rotomahana, This Day (Saturday). Passengers from Christchurch to Port by the 4 p.m. train. To be followed by the Wanaka, on Mon day, Nov. 3. For Melbourne, via Blupf Albion, from Port Chalmers, on 6th Nov. Passengers by Wakatipu, on Wednes day, sth Nov. To be followed by the Tararua, on Tuesday, 11th Nov. For Sydney—Rotomahana, Friday, 17th November. Passengers from Christ church to Port by the 4 p. m. train. To be followed by the Wakatipu, on Foe Akaeoa—Penguin7Saturday, Nov. 8. For Hobart Town—Tararua, Nov. 11. Foe Picton, Nelson, &c. —Wellington, Tuesday, 4th Nov. Passengers by the 2.40 p.m. train from Christ church to Port. Cargo till noon. All berths to be secured at the Shipping Office. [by telegraph.] Dunedin, Oct. 31. Arrived —Waipa, from London ; Wel lington, s.s., from North; Elmiranda, barque, from New York. Sailed —Hawea, for Nortl. Passenger for Lyttelton ; Mr Rothschild. COMMERCIAL. ASHBURTON RETAIL LIST. s. d. s. d. Butter, inferior to best ft I 2 to I o Eggs, # dozen - - 12 to 00 Cheese, prime quality, ft o 8 to 010 Bacon, prime smoked, flb o 9 to 010 Hams in cloth, slb - 10 to 00 Flour in bags, I? 100 ft 14 6 to 00 Oatmeal, v 25ft - 60 to 3^ Lard, t? ft - - - o g to O O [By Telegraph.] Dunedin, Oct. 31. Wheat, 4s 9d to 5s ; fowl’s feed, 3s 6d to 3s 9d ; milling wheat, firm at present prices ; oats, 2s to 2s Id ; barley, 5s to 5s 6d ; feed, 3t to 3s 6d ; potatoes, £slos to £6 ; kidney seed potatoes, £G ; white potatoes, £5; hay, £4 ; chaff, £4 ss; straw, £2 4s ; bran, £5 6s ; pollard, £slos; flour, large sacks, £ll 10s to £l2 ; oat meal, £l2 10s ; pearl barley, £26 ; onions, 20s; cheese, 8d; bacon, rolled, prime fat beef, 27s 6d per 100 lb ; mutton; l|d to 2M per lb. POST OFFICE NOTICES. Mails close at the Chief Post Office, Christchurch, for the following places (subject to the necessary alterations) as under ; Saturday, November 1. For Otago, per Rotomahana, at 3 p.m. For Northern Ports of New Zealand, per Hawea, at 7 p.ni. The next mail for the United Kingdom, Continents of Europe and America, &c, via San Francisco, will be closed at Christ church on Saturday, Bth November. This mail is due in London on 23rd December. The next mails for the United Kingdom, &c, via Brindisi and Southampton (for correspondence addressed by either of these routes only) will be closed at Christ church on November 19. The mail via Brindisi will be due in London on the 12th of January, 1880, and the mail via South ampton on 19th January, 1880. Mails leave the Ashburton Post Office, as follows : For Christchurch and North at io 20 a.m. 4 p.m., and 7.30 p.m.. daily. For Chertsey at 10.20 a.m daily. For Ralcaia at 10.20 a.m and 4 p.m daily. ■ For Dunedin, Tinwald Winslow, Hinds, Coldstream, Rangitata, Orari, Winchester, and Geraldine, at x 0.20 a.m, daily. For Temuka, Timaru, and South at 10.20 a. in and 3 p.m daily. For Greenstreet, Ashburton Forks, Mount Somers, and Ashburton Gorge on Tuesdays and Fridays at 10.30 a. m For Ashton, Waterloo, and Longbeach. at .15 p.ni. daily. For Wakanni and Seafield, on Mondays and Thursdays, 7.30 p.m. Sydney J. Dick, Chief Postmaster. UNCI-AIMED LETTERS. The following letteis from places beyond the colony were received at the Ashbuitcn Post Office during the month of August, and temained unclaimed on Ist October, Allinham, J. Charles, Richard Critchley, W. S. Deacon, William Devane, Patrick Fraher, John Criffin, Morgan Maclean (or Maclear) John Kennedy, William Kissane, Michael Larkin, Andrew Morrison, James Moriarty. Michael Quinlan Mary Ryan, Thomas B. Sharp, Sames Valpy, John N. Vincent, J. Walker, Archibald Woodman, W. D. Young, Lewis P. McAllister, Mrs Black, John Twiss, Michael W. St, G. Douglas, Postmaster. On the first dat J each month a list is ex hibited at each Pc ,t Office in the Colony of the addresses of all letters received from places be yond the Colony that have remaind unclaimed for one month <it such Post Office; and such of these letters as remain unclaimed at the end of a further period of two months are then for warded to the Dead Letter Office, to be return ed unopened to the countries where they origi nated. Unclaimed letters originating m the Colony are not advertised, but at the end of two months are forwarded to the Dead Letter Office, Wellington, there to be opened and re turned to the writers. A travelling Post Office having been estab lished on the Southern line of railway, letters bearing a late fee of ad. may be posted at any station in the mail carriage attached to the expre=s train, and they will be included m the mails made up in transit for offices on the main line and branches. NOTICE. NEW POSTAL REGULATION. Letters posted within the colony having the names and addresses of the senders printed on the address side of the envelopes, accompanied by a request that the letters be returned if not claimed within a stated period, will be return ed unopened. Provided, however, such letters shall have remained in the post office to which they may be addressed, at least ten days. BIRTH. Westbrooke. —On October 31st, the wife of the Rev. Brownlow J. Westbrooke, of a daughter. The Ashburton Guardian, COUNTY AGRCULTURAL & SPORTING RECORDER. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 1879. The Conference held at Rakaia last week shows that the public bodies in the district are in earnest in endeavor ing to devise the best and cheapest scheme for battling with the storm water, which causes so much damage in various parts Of the County. All the different bodies in. terested w r ere represented ; and the dis cussion on the report, which had been sent in to the County Council by three engineers proved that the conference had fully digested the suggestions made by the experts. The remarks made on the re port were both practical and indicative of a knowledge of the importance of the sub ject. The chairman, Mr Mackie, very properly made the other members of the conference aware of the powers granted to Counties and Road Boards under the Pub lic Works Act of 187 G, by which authority is given to enter on any lands to obtain drainage areas, providing they are con sidered necessary for the safety and pre servation of public roads. And he ex pressed an opinion that the works sug gested by the engineers would prove so expensive as to render their construction almost impossible. Mr Stitt, who from his long residence and practical knowledge of the question, is entitled to be considered an authority on the matter, hit the right nail on the head when he stated that in works of this description it was wiser to expend a large sum on efficient and permanent work than to adopt a patchwork scheme—to effectually cure the evil at once, instead of having to take the chance of the Road Boards having to be liable to a continuous annual expenditure for repairing damages to roads by floods. We entirely coincide witn Mr Stitt’s re marks. Every chain of road formed, every acre of land ploughed, and every ditch and bank fence made, is a means of diverting water ; and although storm water on the plains is a phenomenon only seen on rare occasions, it is very destruc tive when it does come, and the natural course it takes is the ditches alongside the fences, or the formed roads as offering the best channel by which to obtain an outlet to the sea. As the fall of the country— although to the eye apparently flat—is at a considerable grade, the consequence is that roads and ditches are scoured away, and irreparable damage done. So long as the original surface of the land, protected by a tough covering of tussock, is left in its natural state, the storm water spreads in all directions, and cannot do any damage, but every im provement made, which, of course, means the disturbance of the natural pro tection of tussock, causes a diversion of the flood water. The storm water is thus from point to point gradually collected into one large stream, generally on a line of road, and the road is converted into a canal, so that the public body under whose jurisdiction it may be, is put to an enormous and needless expense on the oc casion of every flood. Whereas the adoption of a well considered scheme, such as was submitted to the County Council, would effectually cure the evil at once and for ever. Another question considered by tho Conference created some discussion. Tiro report recommended that seven acres or so should have the surface soil stripped down to the shingle at Methven, and the flood water turned into it, so that it should percolate through the gravel, and so lose itself. The Conferense argued out the merits of this idea at some length, and a considerable amount of valuable infor mation was given on the matter by mem bers who had noticed the effect of flood water in gravel pits. The success of an experiment like this is entirely de pendent upon the nature of the gravel. If it is of a clayey or tough nature, the water could not possibly percolate through it, but, if loose, there is no doubt that an immense body of water would lose itself in such a largo area as seven acres. We have seen a ditch, twelve feet wide, and three feet deep, emptying into a gravel pitabout one eighth of an acre inextent, and the whole of the water absorbed ; ard from the nature of the shingle at Metheven, we are inclined to believe that if the stripping is done effectually—that is, that the loose shingle is laid bare—there can not be a question about the success of it. As for the pit silting up, that is a mere trifle ; as the cost of removing the silt by plough and scoop work after each flood would be a mere bagatelle in com parison with the benefits to bo derived. Any one having the most superficial knowledge of the nature of the river bods, and subsoil of the plains, must bo aware that the shingle, when reached, is no more capable of holding water than a colander, and the idea of, a seven-acre sieve is at once cheap and effective. We must heartily congratulate the Con ference on the almost unanimous result of their meeting. They have determined that the scheme shall be developed, and that the public roads in the country shall Ire reserved for their legitimate purpose as roads, and not as drainage areas, and we trust that by this time next year we shall not have the chance of recording the unwelcome news of miles of fencing, acres of grain, and long sections of roads being washed away for want of a proper scheme of drainage. The Rh'LE Corps.— At the meeting of the corps on Friday night it was decided to defer the election of officers for a week, and the date of nomination was fixed for Thursday next. Longbeach Road Board. —The usual me ting of the Longbeach Road Board will bo held on Saturday at Willowby School. For the first time for years, there will be no works to let, or tenders to con sider. The Old Men’s Home.— Last niglit a very interesting entertainment was given to the inmates of the Old Men’s Home by a few ladies and gentlemen resident in the town. It consisted of vocal and instru mental music, etc., well rendered by the performers and palpably appreciated by the audience. Mr. T. R. Hodder acted os chairman. Pedestrianism. —The match for £lO a side, between Forward of Temuka, and 0. Risely of Wakanui, has dropped through, Risely’s backers forfeiting the deposit, but as the men will be sure to meet on Boxing Day, their admirers will have an opportunity of seeing them have a spin together. Service of Song. —Last night the service of song entitled “ The World’s Redeemer,” was given by the Sunday school teachers of the Ashburton Presby terian Church, at Wakanui, in the school room. The various musical illustrations were given fairly by the choir, under Mr Stott, and the connective readings were given by the A. M. Beattie, the pastor of the church. A considerable sum rvas raised for the funds of the Sunday school. Tea Meeting at Rakaxa. The tea meeting on Thursday night at Rakaia was a great success. It was held in the Town Hall, and was the first meeting of the kind held by the Presbyterian body since the Rev. B. J. Westbrooke assumed the Presbyterian pastorate of the district. The tables were bountifully and tastefully spread, and the kind ladies who attended them had to deal with a constant suc cession of fresh faces. But notwithstand ing the demands of continual relays of new guests who seemed heartily to appreciate the good things, the tables never seemed to show any diminution of comestibles, which seemed to come on by magic. The tables were found by Mesdames Bruce, Wilkinson, Shannon, Harvey, and West brooke ; am , of course, the gentlemen whom a clever politician once proposed to tax —the bachelors. After the hall had been cleared of toa tables, and that was at a later hour than had been calculated upon owing to the time occupied in attending to the wants of so many relays of guests, a public meeting was held. The meeting was opened by singing the 100th psalm, after which the Rev. Mr Beattie of Ash burton, offered prayer. At the proposal of Mr Westbrooke, Mr John Maun was called to the chair. It was expected that the Rev. Mr Elmslie would have been present to address the meeting, but owing to serious illness in his family he had been detained at home, and Mr West brooke apologised for his absence, as also for that of the Rev. Mr Jones, who had also been detained from the meeting. The Rev. Mr Beattie then delivered a truly eloquent address in which he seemed to reach the hearts of the people as he certainly secured their rapt attention. It was nearly ten o’clock when Mr West brooke rose to speak, and he did not, therefore address the meeting at any length. The musical part of the evening’s proceedings was not neglected, and Mr John Elie sang a song that was heartily encored. Miss Carson played with great taste upon the piano, and was deservedly recalled. Another item in the evening’s entertainment was a pretty little duet played by two pretty little ladies, daughters of Mr Mann and Mr Bruce. Then- excellent playing and their juvenile character made them quite popular witli the audience. We must not omit to men tion Mr Lamhie’s very humorous recita tion, “The Annuity,” which fairly took the audience by storm, as it could not fail to do, considering the able manner in which it was delivered. The tea-meeting financially is expected to be a great success, thanks to the energetic people who had it in charge, and the kindness of the ladies who gave the tables. The usual votes of thanks closed tac evening. A Peace Loving Witness.—ln’ the Court yesterday, in the case against Currie and Thomas for fighting in the Royal Hotel, some amusement was caused by the evidence given by a farmer named Fletcher. He said he had witnessed the fight, but had not tried to stop it. He Currie was not likely to stop his nonsense, and cease from attacking Thomas, so, on the principle, we pre sume, embodied in the proverb—" The hotter the war, the sooner peace,” he ad vised both parties to “ wire in.” The Mayoralty. —To-day we publish a numerously signed requisition to Mr Hugo Friedlander, to stand for the Mayoralty of Ashburton, and with the requisition Mr Hugo’s consent to become a candidate. The standing of the requisi tionists, and the fact that a largo majority of the Borough Councillors are amongst them, betoken the esteem in which Mr Friedlander is held, by the citizens, and the strong support he is likely to receive. We understand Mr Joseph Ward is also .to -. be asked to stand, but we have nqt heard whether he has consented. Mr Ward' is a .gentleman held in universal respect, by ; tlie inhabitants, and would doubtless com mand a wide support. Wesleyan Home Mission Associa tion. —A public meetingunder the auspices of the above Association, is to be held next Wednesday evening in the Wesleyan Chapel, Ashburton. We are informed that the object of the Association is to give grants to the Home Mission, grants in aid of building parsonages, and the opening up of new fields of labor. The income for last year was £1991, of which Canterbury raised £591. The estimated income for this year from the connection is £2250 Twenty-five agents are pm- , ployed by the Association, comprising ten English Home Missionaries, three English. Missionaries ministering to English and-.- Maori congregations, five ordained Maori , ministers, five Maori catechists, and two Scandinavian Missionaries. Sporting. —The Racing Club held a meeting last night, and C. W. Ireland was in the chair. In another column pur *; readers will find a list of the entries re- ‘ ceived by the secretary, and it is probable that there will still be some additions to it, as there are still entries bearing the post mark of yesterday to receive. We do not wish to go into eostaoies over the mat ter, but there is a promise in the entries made of a couple of days’ sport well worth looking at, and although there is a great, outcry about hard times, we can venture a|prophecy that there will be a big atten dance on the course. The privileges will be sold some day next week, probably oh Tuesday, and the Agricultural and Paa- j, toral Association will dispose of their rights the same day. . ' f j Agbioultubax and Pastobai Associa-* ' tick’s Show at Tinwald. —Preparation a ; are being extensively and rapidly made for the forthcoming show at Tinwald. The necessary fencing has been commenced, and is being pushed with expedition, and soon the saleyards will assume an appear- • ance greatly different from that they pre sent under ordinary The Secretary, too, we learnTEvwt himself in communication with men of standing, whose judgment and skill can be relied on, and whose verdicts are calculated to com mand the respect of exhibitors, so that we may expect the duties of judges to “be dis charged in a highly satisfactory manner. In addition to the Associations ; ordinary. . prizes, seventeen extra have been offered ; in special lines by gentlemen in the dis trict, and as every attraction in the power of the Association is being offered we may set down the prospects of the show as of the highest possible. We learn, too, from among the farmers that there is every .pro- , bability of a great increase on the entries | this year, as the abundance of feed has' afforded every opportunity for getting stock in condition, and the chances are that the show will show a marked im provement on that of 1878 . V The New Victoria Universitt. —We understand that the draft charter of the proposed Victoria University has, in accordance with the request of the Lords of the Privy Council, been submitted to that body. According to this draft, the University would have the power of con ferring upon all persons, whether male or female, who have pursued a regular course 7 of study in any of its colleges and passed its examinations all degrees which can be conferred by any other University of the kingdom, with the exception of medical degrees, the Privy Council having declined to confer power as to these 4t a time when legislation on the whole subject of; medical degrees and the licensing power for the practice of medicine has been pro-; posed to Parliament and still remains un settled. The charter, we are informed, contains provisions for establishing a con vocation of graduates of the University, with appropriate rights and functions. The Bank op New Zealand’s Re port. —Referring to the half-yearly report of the Bank of New Zealand, which we give in another column, the “New Zea land Herald” says : —The report of the Bank of New Zealand, presented to the half-yearly meeting, was such as could hardly have been expected considering the monetary and commercial condition of the colony during the period to whiolt it refers. Everywhere there has been a serious financial strain, taxing to the ut most the capacity, prudence, and tact, of the conductors of our great financial asso ciations, and it is an agreeable proof of the skill displayed in the management of the most important of our banking institu tions that it has been conducted with such really remarkable success through so pro- 4 tracted and unusually anxious a period. Whilst carefully guarding the interests of ; its proprietary, its conductors have not forgotten that careful consideration for the interests of its clients, which was felt must be extended to them on the occasion' of a financial crisis. The Bank has gone through a difficult period with remarkable success, for the diminution of its profit* bears no proportion to the adverse circum stances, and we see, besides, the strongest indication of the excellence of its manage ment in the wise increase of its reserves of coin and its cash balances. It was some what tempting to pursue a more venture some course, because the unused capital in the reserves rendered diminished profile inevitable, and yet they amounted to til* large sum of £69,000, after making all the usual reserves on a liberal scale. The first consideration was to strengthen thee Bank’s position, and this has been accom plished by increasing the reserves of coilL and by ocher means, so justifying the co||~ fidonee reposed by the shareholders in the management of the Bank’s M^mcs. Saturday, Novtaifciift *, is 79 THE ASHBURtON GUARDIAN 2 New Advertisements. Y. R. THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN (County Agricultural and Sporting Recorder) is a GAZETTE for all Notices under The Debtors and Creditors Acts. October 6, 1879. V. R. In the District Court of Christchurch, Holden at Ashburton. IN THE MATTER OF The Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876, The Debtors and Creditors Act Amendment Act, 1878, and of the bankruptcy of THOMAS DUDSON, of Ashbur ton, Saddler. NOTICE is hereby given that the creditors of the abovenarned bankrupt have this day elected George Jameson, of Ashburton, Merchant, trustee of the estate of the above named bankrupt, and he has duly filed his acceptance of the said trusteeship in this Court. Dated this thirtieth day of October, 1879. C, CAVENDISH HURRELL, Clerk of the Court. A MEETING of the Creditors of the abovenarned bankrupt will be held at my office, West Street, Ashburton, on TUES DAY, the fourth day of November next, to consider the application of the abovenarned Thomas Dudson for an order of discharge. Dated this thirtieth day of October, 1879. GEO. JAMESON, T rustee. O’Reilly & Ireland, Solicitors for the bankrupt. 150 TO PRINTERS. MACHINE FOR SALE. FOR SALE, about the end of October, One Second-hand Double Demy Tape Printing MACHINE, in thorough working order, with rollers, moulds, &c. , complete. We are replacing this machine by a Double Royal Wharfedale, which necessitates removal of the Double Demy Machine now used for printing the “ Herald ” and “ Guardian,” for hand or steampower. Can be seen and all par ticulars obtained at our office. WEEKS & DIXON. Ashburton, October 14, 1879. 565 a THE Undersigned has the following Properties TO LET, with a purchas ing clause, or for sale on Liberal Terms of Payment:— i ACRES unimproved Land, about 2i miles north of the Ashburton Township. Acres improved Farm, first-class land and well watered, situated on Longbeach. -( (\ry ACRES on the Ashburton Forks, J ( fenced and improved, also well watered. -1 eyry ACRES partly improved and 10/ situated about three miles from the township. f*ty ACRES near the above, unim- O | proved. ACRES partly improved, near Winslow. THOMAS BULLOCK. 50 137 NEW ZEALAND WESLEYAN, Published Monthly. JUST ARRIVED, the “ New Zealand Wesleyan ” for October. Price 6d Sold at the Herald Office, East Street. WEEKS AND DIXON, Agents. New Advertisements. TO HUGO FRIEDLANDER, ESQ., ASHBURTON. DEAR SIB, We, the undersigned Electors of the Borough of Ash burton, request that you will allow your self to be nominated for the Mayoralty of the Borough, and we pledge ourselves to use our interest in securing your return. Donald Williamson James Campbell Weymouth Roberts George Parkin G. M. Robinson Andrew Orr R. Friedlander G. D. Branson John Orr W. H. Gundry T. Riches Hodder John H. Pass C. E. Fooks & Son Edw. G. Crisp Alfred Curtis J. M. Cambridge Thos. Chambers William Anderson Robert Anderson James McDonald George Kidd W. Mitchell H. Turner James Bradley Robert Cullen J. S. Savage H. J. Weeks Chas. Dixon James Wilkie C. B. M. Branson G. Compton M. J. Robinson C. W. Ireland Chas Reid. Harry Friedlander J. F. Butler Daniel Henderson H. T. Winter T. Toppin Alfred Harrison Samuel Hardley To Donald Williamson, Esq., and the other Ratepayers signing the above Requisition. GENTLEMEN, Your most influen tial Requisition cannot otherwise but make me accede to your request, and I have therefore much pleasure in allow ing myself to be nominated for the posi tion of Mayor of our rising Borough. Should Ibe returned, I will use my best endeavors to merit the confidence placed in me. I shall take an early opportunity to make known to you my views on munici pal matters. I am, Gentlemen, Yours faithfully, 149 HUGO FRIEDLANDER. WANTED, SEPARATE TENDERS for SKIM PLOUGHING and FENCING the Chertsey Cemetery Ground, containing about five acres. Specifications may be seen at Messrs. Markham & Co.’s Store, Chertsey. Tenders, addressed to the Chairman, will be received up to noon on MONDAY, November 3rd. W. A. BROWN, Chairman. Chertsey, 27th Oct., 1879. 139 MOUNT HUTT ROAD BOARD. TENDERS FOR BUILDINGS. OFFICE, COTTAGE, STABLES, AND CONCRETE TANK. TENDERS are invited for the Erection of Office, Cottage, Stables, and a Concrete Tank for the Mount Hutt Road Board, according to plans and specifica tions to be seen at Messrs. Friedlander Bros,’ Stores, Ashburton Tenners, if posted, will be received up to the 4th of November; if de livered, up till 12 o’clock on the 6th at Cor war, addressed to the Chairman, Cor war, Mount Hutt, and endorsed, “ Ten ders for Building. ” The lowest or any tender not neces sarily accepted. Plans and specifications to be seen at Messrs. Friedlander Bros.’Ashburton, up till 4th November. W. B. COMPTON, 591a—124 Overseer. WAKANUI ROAD BOARD. TENDERS are invited for the follow ing WORKS : 7. Beach Road—Re-forming and Metal ling and making Footpath from Township to Queen’s Road, etc. 8. Beach Road—Supply and spreading of 3,000 yards (more or less) be tween Queen’s Road and Mill Race. 9. Leadley’s Road and Butterick’s Road —Making Drain. &c., from Junction with Christie’s Road to sea. No. 1 section, about 258 chains ; No. 2 section, about 154 chains. 20. Denshire Road—Metalling about 120 chains. 11. Rule’s Road—Metalling about 3£ miles. 12. Butterick's Road —Metalling. No. 1 section, about 198 chains ; No. 2 section, about 115 chains. The lowest or any tender not neces sarily accepted. Plans and specifications can be seen at the Board’s Office, Moore Street, and tenders, endorsed with the No. of the Contract, will be received till 10 a.m. on THURSDAY, November 6th. FOOKS AND SON, 128—598 a Surveyors to the Board. THE WHEATSHEAP HOTEL, Wheatstone. Q H. WILLCOCKS, the Proprietor of the above fine Hotel can now offer Acom modation which cannot be surpassed in any house in Canterbury, and wishes to inform his friends and the public generally that everything in his power will be done to make his patrons comfortable. The rooms are splendidly furnished and well ventilated. First-class Stabling and Paddocks in connection with the Hotel. Wines and Spirits of the Best Brands. G. H. WILLCOCKS, Proprietor, 138 Wheatsheaf Hotel. New Advertisements. T HIETY-SIXTH PORT OF THE DIRECTORS OP THE BANK OF NEW ZEALAND, To the Half-yearly General Meeting of the Proprietors, held at the Banking-House, Auckland, on THURSDAY, 23RD OCTOBER, 1879. The Directors beg to submit the result of the past half-year’s operations, which will, no doubt, be considered satisfactory. The Net Profit at 30th Sep tember, after making am ple appropriation for De pendencies considered bad or doutbful, and the usual Reductions in Bank Pre mises and Furniture Ac counts, amounts to ... /69,03 s*4 9 To which has to be added— Premium on 25,521 New Shares taken up, part of 27,500 issued under autho rity of the Half-yearly Meeting of the Proprie tors, held on 29* h Octo ber, 1878 180,613 15 Balance from half-year ended 31st March, 1879 ... 9,753 11 o 8 Making a total available for division of ... /259,4°6 1 S Which it is now recommended be appro priated as follows ; To payment of Dividend, at the rate of 10 per cent. per annum /49, 01 ° 10 0 To Bonus of ss. per Share, equal to 3 P er annum ... 2 4»5°S 5 0 To proposed addition to Reserve Fund ... 180,000 o o To Balance carried to Profit and Loss New Account 5> 8 9° 6 S £ 259,406 1 5 The Dividend and Bonus will be pay able at Head Office, Auckland, on Fri day, the 24th October, and at Branches on receipt of advice. For the Board of Directors, J. Logan Campbell, President. Aggregate Balance-sheet of the Bank of New Zealand at the 30th Septem ber, 1877, including London Office at 31st July, 1879. Dr. Liabilities. Capital, /i,OOO, 000 ; less Zi9,790 — P ar va l ue 1,979 new shares of £lO each, held in reserve ... Reserve Fund Notes in circulation Bills payable in circulation Deposits and other lia bilities Balance of profit and loss £ s. d. 980,210 o o 375,000 o o 465,165 o o 1.486,577 o 5 6,658,287 13 8 259,406 i 5 Total 15 6 Cr. Assets. Coin and cash balances at bankeis Bullion on hand and in transit Government securities Bills receivable and securi ties in London... Bills discounted, and other debts due to the Bank... Landed property. Bank premises, &c, ... £ s. cl. 2,054,648 19 4 214,075 10 6 200,000 o o 884,729 6 n 6,684,624 15 6 186,547 3 3 Total /10,224,62 s 15 6 PROFIT AND LOSS Dr. To dividend on 98,021 shares of /10 each, at rate of 10 per cent, per annum To Bonus at rate of Ss per share, equal to 5 P er cent, per annum To proposed increase to Reserve Fund ... To balance cairied to profit aud loss “ new account” ACCOUNT. / S. d. 49,010 10 o 24,505 5 o 180,000 o o 5,890 6 5 Total ,£259,406 1 5 Cr. Gy balance from half-year ended 31st March, 1879 By premium on 25,521 new shares taken up, part of 27,500 issued under authority of the half yearly general meeting of the proprietors held on the 29th Octobei, 1878 By net profit for half-year ended 30th September, 1879 Audited. Bbnjn. Tones. 148—G18a Joseph L. Wilson. £ s. d. 9.753 ” 8 180,613 15 o 69,038 14 9 WAKANUI ROAD BOARD. NOTICE TO RATEPAYERS. ALL RATES remaining UNPAID by November 6th next ensuing will be recovered by legal process. By order, FOOKS & SON, 141—G09a Surveyors, &c, to the Board. WAKANUI ROAD BOARD. PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given, that it is the intention of the Waka nui Road Board, at a Meeting to be held on Thursday, November 6th, 1879, to strike a Rate of Ninepencb in the Pound on the rateable value of all property in the District, for the year ending the 31st day of March, 1880, payable in one sum, on and after Thursday, the 13th day of November, 1879, and that the Rate Book is open for inspection at the Board’s Office, Moore Street, Ashburton. FOOKS & SON, Surveyors, &c., to the Board. 581a—123 New Advertisements. O. I. C THE VICTORIAN LIVERY AND BAIT STABLES ARE OPENED, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON, Next St. Stephen’s Church. S. STEEL BEGS to announce to tbe public that he has taken the above Stables (late Bell’s Western Repository), which have been thoroughly renovated, and can now afford extensive accommodation for farmers and travellers. Good attendance guaranteed, and mode rate charges. Saddle Horses and carriages on hire. REAPERS AND BINDERS. THE Undersigned having been ap pointed agent for the sale McCORMICK’S & W. A. WOOD’S REAPERS AND BINDERS, is now prepared to treat with those who will want them for the coming season. JgINVELOPES, NOTEPAPER, EN VELOPES, N OTEPAPER.—The cheapest ever offered in Ashburton, at the Herald Office, Wholesale Stationery Depot, Saunders’ Buildings. STATIONERS’ SHOP, recently occu pied by Mr. J. Y. Ward. This Shop is fitted up in a very com plete manner, and four comfortable dwel ling rooms are attached. 70 SAUNDERS BROS. SEALY BROS., SEEDSMEN AND NURSERYMEN, East Street, ASHBURTON. Farm, Garden, and Flower Seeds and Garden Requisites of every descrip tion at Lowest Rates. Nursery —Mom-e Street. 43 147 FREDK. 555a—88 East Street, Ashburton. TO LET,

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TELEGRAPHIC. BRITISH & INTELLIGENCE, ( Reuter's Telei p ams. } London, Oct. 27. The total quantity of wlie.it afloat for Great Britain is 1,600,000 quartets. Adelaide wheat, 49a 6d per 49.>lbs, ex warehouse. Adelaide flour, 31s per 230 lbs. ex warehouse ; brandy, 0s 9d. The Garonne’s mail, via Brindisi, was delivered to-day. London, Oct. 28. In reference to the telegrams stating that arrangements had been made be tween the Orient and Pacific Line, whereby the two Companies were to run steamers fortnightly between London and Australia direct, commencing in January next, the Companies believe that the magnitude of the trade and the increasing attraction of the Colo nies warrant the enterprise. The new service will retain the name of the Orient Line, and will be conducted by F. Green and Co. and Anderson, Anderson and Co., joint managers. Subscriptions to the Canterbury Church Loan amount to £36,000, ranging from 106 to 1075. The balance is offered at 105. Oct 29. The Marchioness of Lome has arrived from Canada. Berlin, Oct. 28. At the opening of the German Parlia ment a loan was proposed to cover the deficit in the revenue. No allusion was made to foreign policy. Constantinople, Oct. 23. Midhat Pasha’s resignation has been withdrawn. St. Petersburg, Oct. 29. Thirty thousand Russian troops have been ordered to Central Asia. Calcutta, Oct 29. General Roberts is storing five months’ supplies at Cabul, and making prepara tions for hutting the troops. (Argus I'special .) London, Oct. 27. There is much discussion in the foreign Press relative to the form and object of the A ustro-German alliance, which is generally believed to be merely defensive. {Herald Special. ) London, Oct. 27. In addressing a political meeting Sir M. Hicks-Beach denounced Mr Bright’s re marks respecting the land agitation in Ireland as calculated to increase the wide spread spirit of sedition. AUSTRALIAN (Reuter’s Telegram.) Sydney, Oct. 30. The cabmen’s strike has ended. Sailed for New Zealand—Wakatipu and Austrian frigate Heligoland. Melbourne, Oct. 30. Arrived—Arawata, from New Zealand. Albany, Oct. 30. , The P. and O. Company’s steamer Assam arrived at King George’s Sound to-day. (Special.) .;•* Melbourne, Oct. 30. The “ Australasian’s ” tips are Secundus and Riverton for the Cup. “Augur’s ” tips are Wellington and Secundus, and he thinks His Grace will be the winner of the Derby. The largest wool sales ever held in Australia took place to-day. Messrs Goldsborough offered over 8000 bales. The competition was keen, especially among American buyers. Two ships are now on the berth for Boston to take cargoes of wool direct. France and Germany are considerable buyers. ' Government have notified that if the Sandhurst mines are not kept at work the leases will be cancelled. Caspian is the favorite for the Derby at 3 to 1. The South Australian mail proposals have been refused. The Victorian reply states that Government is wholly free from any desire to obtain an undue advantage over the neighboring Colony. Java telegrams report a further advance in sugar, and London telegrams a consider rise in tea. INTERPROVINCIAL Auckland, Oct. 30. The whale ship Canton called off Russell and reports getting 1,000 barrels sperm oil since here in June last. A bushman named Chas. Hopkins, at Waikehe, narrowly escaped bleeding to death through his axe glancing off a tree and going deeply into his leg. When he reached his mates he fainted from loss of blood. « A memorial expressing the confidence of the electors of Newton in Mr Swanson was in circulation to-day, and received a large number of signatures. William Crawford has been sentenced to six months’ imprisonment for beating his wife and breaking her ribs. She was brought to Court in a cab. The Chairman of the City West meeting received a telegram to-day from Mr Hurst declining to resign, and stating time would - justify ms conduct. A committee of the Working Men’s Political Association are engaged in revis ing the tariff The composition of the City West meet ing was decidedly of Newton electors. It was resolved to adopt a memorial to Mr Swanson, expressing confidence in him, and thus preclude non-electors taking part. It is confidently expected signatures of 800 to 1000 registered Newton electors will be obtained. Freights are advancing in shipping. : There is some difficulty in getting vessels for the timber and coal trade to Southern ■'ports At the Diocesan Synod Mr G. P. Pierce said, respecting the accounts of the Native School Trust, he had heard Mr ; Burrows considered it was nobody’s - business what he got from the Government . in aid of the school. The President said he would wait on Mr Sheehan and the ' : Native Minister to ascertain whether the *, Synod was held responsible for the money ‘ rveMVea from the Government on account of the schools, Mr Sheehan said he was : OT»tjy«»ti»fled with Mr Burrows’ receipts, end did not hold the Synod in anyway WJWMiWi It wee carried that a full her throat with a razor. When found by her daughter she was quite dead. She attempted to destroy herself three years ago, but since then has behaved well. A verdict was returned this afternoon of “ temporary insanity.” Welling! on, Oct. 30. A sharp shock of earthquake was felt here at 2.20 a. in. The direction was from north to south. The Licensed Victuallers banquet last night to the delegates attending the Con ference was a great success. Invercargill, Oct. 30. The remanded Mataura arson case came on for hearing at the Police Court this morning. Fourteen witnesses were ex amined, including some of the principal residents of the district. The most important evidence was given by Con stable Fretwell, who swore to the foot prints about the house seen after the fire, being identical with the hoots worn by the prisoner Wheddon, who, on being arrested by him and Detective Twohey, admitted having fired the building for monetary consideration at the request of Duncan Cameron. The latter was charged as an accessory. He, when arrested, also admitted his guilt, stating tha’ he had received his instructions from Donald M'Kay, a well-known contractor, who was also charged with aiding and pro curing Wheddon to do the deed. W hen arrested some days since, both Cameron and Wheddon admitted their guilt, but M‘Kay held out. The evidence to-day tended to show that the building, bought from Hugh Cameron for £2O, was removed on to a vacant section, and then insured for £l7O in the New Zealand office, the policy having a currency of only two months, and the premium paid being 8s 9d. The policy had only run one month when the fire took place. On the application of Mr Inspector Fox the three accused were again remanded for eight days to allow further investigation. A man named Joseph Weston was put into a stable at Elbow the other evening in a drunken condition, and set fire to some straw. He was brought up this morning at the Police Court, charged with arson, and remanded for eight days. A welcome rain fell last night. The progress of vegetation is astonishing. Invercargill, Oct. 31. Mr Weil Ferguson, for many years in the Registration of Deeds Department, and one of the oldest residents here, died yesterday. Deceased was an active mem ber of the Caledonian Society, and the success of the annual gatherings were largely due to his exertions. He was also well known in Volunteer circles, having only recently resigned the lieutenantship of R. battery, N.Z. R.A. He will receive a military funeral on Sunday. A. Wheddon, D. M'Kay, and D. Cameron, charged with arson at Mataura, were brought up at the Police Court to day and further remanded for eight days. In course of the hearing, three letters were read from Cameron to Wheddon, in which the latter was advised, in order to make sure of burning the place, to take a bottle of oil. Experiments were made last night with the fire escape invented by R. Morris. The result was satisfactory. A further trial will shortly be made. LATEST LATEST FROM EUROPE (A«e Special.) London, Oct. 29. The Czar is determined to extend Rus sian influence to Central Asia. 40,000 troops have been ordered to reinforce Terglikasoff. News from Afghanistan states that a great force of Ghilzais attacked the British hill fort, eight miles from Kandahar. After a sharp encounter the assailants were completely routed, hut Major Sar toris was dangerously wounded. INTERPROVI NCI AL. Per our Special Wire. Auckland, Oct. 22. A boy named Williams, aged ten, was committed for trial for breaking into and entering Brook’s boot factory and robbing the till. He entered early in the morning by the window, and used a skeleton key. He was bailed in two sureties of £IOO each. While constable McKnight was bring ing a lunatic named Glover in a trap to town, the driver, in mistake, drove the vehicle over a precipice. The lunatic was killed and the constable injured, but the driver escaped. The notorious ship Minister of Marine was towed down the channel by the Glenelg. Ostensibly she has sailed for Newcastle, but she cleared for Guam. The sailors engaged got, advance notes beyond the value of a Newcastle voyage. She is to remain in the channel until the men are all on board. If this fails the imprisoned men will be put on board, but not otherwise. Wellington, Oct. 31. A very sudden death occurred at the National Hotel this morning. A young man named Robert Sales, recently from Kaikoura, retired to bed at nine o’clock last night. He asked for a drink, which was supplied him, and he then retired to rest. When called for breakfast he was found dead. The cause of his death will not be known till a post mortem examina tion has been held. It is believed he has a wife in Dunedin. Christchurch, Oct. 31. Thomas Delly, alias Dennis Anglin was brought up at the R. M. Court to-day charged with failing to appear at the Supreme Court, Dunedin, in January last, to answer a charge of perjury. The ship Knowsley Hall, 150 days out is given up. She Wfis a new iron vessel, of 1750 tons, and has never been spoken. Her passenger list contains twenty-five families, numbering nearly 100 people. Under instructions from Mr Conyers, Railway Commissioner, the employes on the Middle Island Railways have lately been subjected to series of tests by means of cards of various colors, with the follow ing results ; ——Of the whole number were unable to distinguish beyond black and white, In Christchurch 13 were partially cplor blind out of 260 tried. On the Daiparu section, one only was color blind out of S3O men experimented on. It ii tho intention of the department to have $ those employed «ha ooaUM tlw psjltlert *1 and pthjri! #9 Some 200 unemployed met in Cathedral Square this morning and appointed a deputation to interview Mr Austin, Engineer of Public Works, asking that men leaving town should be paid 6s a day or receive provisions. To this he promised to attend ; a telegram was also drawn up for despatch to Government as follows : We, tile undersigned, on behalf of the 300 men out of employment in Christ church, respectfully request the Govern ment to find employment for those not only willing, but able to do a fair day’s work, and for which they deem they ought to be paid six shillings per day for such employment, as their experience shows that piecework is not adapted to all parties. In the event of Government not complying with this supplication, a large body of the men, with their wives and families, must immediately, through the Magistrates or other appointed per sons, he supplied with pnvisious to keep them from starving. ” Shearers are at a discount, the price has been dropped 5s a hundred, and applicants for work are much more numerous than the billets to he obtained. Timaru, Oct. 31. At the Waimato Resident Magistrate’s Court yesterday, Alfred Fisher, late pro prietor of the “ Waitangi Tribune,” Waimate, was committed for trial at the next sitting of (lie Supremo Court, Timaru, for an alleged libel on one Michael Green, a farmer. The libel was contained in a letter written to the “ Tribune,” during the late election. A young man named Christian Arras was found dead in a paddock near Salt water Creek to-day. There was a bullet wound in his left side, over the heart, while lying heside his body was found a single barrel gun. There can be little doubt that ho has committed suicide, though no motive that he had for such an act is known to exist. He had in his possession at the time over £3O. THE POLITICAL SITUATION. FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT. Wellington, Oct. 30. Mr Wright got the Ashburton Water works Bill through committee between 12.30 and 1 this morning, with a few very slight and unimportant alterations. The Licensing Bill passed through its second reading last evening without division, after about 3 hours debate. The most violent opposition came from Mr Andrews, but he had to admit to Mr Saunders that he had not even read the provisions he objected to. Two or three orders of the day were got through before the House rose at 1.10 this morning. The House evidently means business now with the exception of Sir George Grey himself, who would of course like to still be the centre of atten tion for the House. PARLIAMENT. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. Wednesday, Oct. 29. EVENING SITTING. In the House last night the debate con tinued on the Local Option Bill. Mr Andrews opposed it, thinking Go vernment should bring forward a complete matured measure instead of such a crude and unsatisfactory one. Mr Pyke agreed with Messrs Dick and Oliver approved the principle, though the Bill could be amended in Committee. j&essra Pitt, Fulton, and J. T. Fisher, incurred with Mr Fulton, saying the Bill would come from the Committee so altered as to be unrecognisable. Mr Speight supported the Bill, but op posed compensation, as did also Mr Hurst house. Mr Stewart spoke strongly in favor of compensation. After further debate the second reading was agreed to. The Resident Magistrate’s Act Amend ment, and tlie Ashburton County Council Waterworks Bills were partially con sidered in Committee, and the House rose at 1.10. Thursday, October 30, 1879. AFTERNOON SITTING. The House met at 2.30. QUESTIONS. In reply to questions, it was stated that Government intended basing the expendi ture in Auckland district and other parts of the colony pursuant to agreement with some of the Auckland members on a basis fair to all parts of the colony. Govern ment had arrived at no decision as to the removal of the Commissioner of Railways to Dunedin. A sum would be placed on the Estimates for the erection of a Court house at Warkworth. Government had no power to make arrangements for the sittings of the Waste Lands Board at Grey mouth. A Bill would he introduced to regulate Chinese immigration this session. Government would consider the action re quired for removing doubts as to the efficacy of contributions to Friendly Societies, so that they may obtain full benefit of registration under the Societies’ Act, 1878. NEW BILLS. An amended Land Tax Act, and a Bill to prevent Corruption in Parliament, were introduced and read a first time. OTAGO GROWN LANDS. On the notion of Mr De Latonr, it was agreed, “ That in the opinion of the House, it is clesii’ahle that a Committee should im mediately be appointed to classify Crown lands in the County of Maniototo, and that in the vicinities of Naseby, Hamilton, Hyde, and Blackstone Hill, land which may be classified as ‘ pastoral land ’ should be sold by auction in terms of the Land Act, 1877, on pastoral deferred payments, in sufficient and suitable areas, twelve months before the exphy of existing leases.” HONORARIUM, On the motion of Mr Moss, it was agreed that the honorarium of members should bo fixed by statute. LOCAL SELF GOVERNMENT. Mr Sutton moved—'“That it is desirable that the system of local self government at present in existence should bo extended to provide ! (J,,) For the efficient construc tion and maintenance of public works (ex cepting railways and harbor works) All hospitals and charitable institutions. (2.) That ip ovchij,* jo enable local boflis» to fiarry put thfj? dstd’* it i# new«a*j» that thtjif reypuiiy.i |hpuJ4 p? ibcmied h» m eayipfiti fnp'Hlfefyj sml 4«bti ssl. }h ; PtH'h djfdtM ’ jf'jjWltfß upon land or succession ; (b) by increasing the maximum uf general rates in the case of Counties. (8.) That steps should he taken to prevent the Counties and Road Boards clashing, and to more distinctly define the. powers jand duties of each of these bodies. (4.) That the Government be requested as early as possible to intro duce a Bill for the qmrpo.se of carrying these resolutions into effect. ” Government acquiesced in the general tenor of the motion, and admitted that it was absolutely necessary to place County and other local administration on a much more efficient footing than it was. If the mover would not press the matter at present, Government would undertake during the recess to give the whole matter careful consideration, and be prepared to bring down a measure next session. At 5.30 a motion for the adjournment of tlie debate was carried. EVENING SITTING. The House resumed at 7.30 p. m, BILLS. The Heathcoto Bridges Bill was read a second time. In Committee, the Ovmrii Harbor Bill was considered, the first three clauses passed, and leave granted to sit again re garding the remainder. OOLDFIELDS DUTY The adjourned debate on the question— “ That the goldfields duty be reduced Is per ounce,” Mr Pyke moved as an amendment— “ That (id be substituted,” and argued in support of the amendment that the reduc tion hy the other sum would have the effect of cripjiling local revenues. On a division, the amendment was carried hy 30 to 18. The W'aiuku Recreation Reserve Bill was rejiorted with amendments. Friday, October 31. AFTERNOON SITTING. The House met at 2’30 p.m. Replying to questions, Major Atkinson said ; Telegrams were sent by the late Ministry on electioneering subjects as public tele grams, and if on examination Government considered it would not be prejudicial to the public service, copies thereof would be produced. Government concurred in the opinion of the late Government that it was inex pedient for the Agent-General to he a candidate for a seat in the British Parlia ment. The Agent-General had been re quested to retire from the Directorship of the New Zealand Agricultural Company, and he would he expected to comply with that request within a reasonable time. Stops would be taken to secure 4000 acres in the district of Wellington, as pro vided for by the University Reserves Act, 1875, and a larger area than 20,000 acres, set apart in Tawhawi, and afterwards ap priated for another purpose, had been again set apart. The amount of loss to the revenue during the last nine months was—tea, £'25,000 ; sugar, £OI,OOO. A suggestion made by the Conference of raihvay Commissioners, for an altera tion of raiway tariff was under considera tion. FIRST KEADIXOS. A Bill to reduce the price charged for miner’s rights, and Land Claims Arbitra tion. ELECTOR AT. QUALII'ICATIOX BILL. Mr Hall moved the second reading of the Electoral Qualification Bill. Sir George Grey said the Bill was com plicated, and its language obscure. It proposed increasing the powers of pro perty. The property qualification was such as to enable one man to exercise twenty votes, provided he was owner of property valued at £25 in twenty different districts. It deprived Maoris of their electoral rights, v.dicreas by the Constitu tion Act it was provided that Maories and Europeans should he placed on an equal footing in that respect. He would insist on the manhood suffrage franchise. The Bill was not what the country expected, and he would do his best to defeat it. Colonel Trimble pointed out that by a Bill before the House the Returning Officer could prevent any one from re cording more than one vote at a general election. Mr Wakefield charged Sir George Grey with having last session defeated an effort made to secure manhood suffrage, insist ing that property should have its fair representation. He denoanced Sir George as practising cant and humbug in the demand he now made to sweep away the property qualification. Mr Gisborne denounced the proposal to take away the Maori franchise until they were in possession of full information as to what was to take its place. He would not oppose the second reading, hut Imped to see the Bill considerably modified in Committee. Mr Reader Wood advised the principle of manhood suffrage. It was people and not property they were returned by, and consequently people should have the voice in their election. The residential clause was also reprobated. It made no pro vision for men who were compelled to re side away from home for a few months, consequently these men were liable to lose their electoral privileges. lie would do away with the property qualification altogether, and have the residential claim modified. The House rose at 5.30. The debate proceeded at the evening sitting. Tawhai warned the House that trouble would probably arise if the natives wore deprived of their existing electoral rights. Mr Hall, by way of explanation, stated that Government did not intend to pre vent persons having votes in more than one district if they possessed the needful qualification. The clause in the Regula tion of Elections Bill apparently prevent ing the exercise of more than one vote was a mistake. ASHBURTON AND MOUNT SOMERS RAILWAY. The works on this line are in full swing, and the contractors, Messrs J. Frazer and Co., are leaving no stone unturned to do the work in an efficient style. The Mount Somers Railway branches off a few chain south of the Tinwald Station, and extends in a westerly direction for a distance of about H miles. It crosses Black’s road near Cagmohr station, at the junction of •he Vaiei r.i road, and then, for the last tw > miles, the present contract wends its way through a dreary waste of tussocks until it reaches a point definitely marked on the plans, but, except for the pegs, not distinguishable from the monotonous desert of tussocks on the land which is to be benefited by the railway. Of course the construction of the line will tend to en courage, if not compel, the owners of these waste lauds to cultivate them, and hy this means assist to gradually convert what is now sheep runs into smiling farms, sup porting human beings instead of siiecqi. The country through which the Mount Somers Railway runs has few engineering difficulties to contend with, in fact an easier job could hardly he imagined in the shape of railway construction ; there is not a single cutting on it, and the embank ments are rarely over a couple of feet or so in height. When the extension to Mount Somers is taken in hand, some rougher country will have to he dealt with before the iron horse can make his snort heard at Mount Somers, a distance of fourteen miles from the end of t he present contract, and the south branch of the River Ashbur ton will have to be spanned to allow rail way communication being established. In the meantime Messrs Frazer i.nd Co. liave completed the formation to tlio end of their engagement, the ballast is on the line throughout and the plate-laying is finished for about five miles, and the sub contractor for this latter portion of the work is now busily engaged in putting the polishing touch on the metals to enable the engine to start to work next week ; and as Mr Dan Leech, who has under taken this w r ork, is an old hand at plate laying, having been Inspector on the North lino for some years, the railway will have the various grades, curves, and cants put on in the right places and in the right way. The quality of the material being used is of a far superior nature to that used on most of the lines in the colony. The rails are of steel, weighing 401 bs to the yards, and the sleepers are of a superior quality. They are all of New Zealand timber, and owing to the great demand existing just now for sleepers all over the colony considerable difficulty is experienced in getting them from the saw-mills fast enough to keep the work going. Messrs Frazer and Co, n consequence have had to distribute their orders in all directions, Waiinate and Peel Forest supplying some really first-class black pine and totara timber. Picton the same, and Oxford black birch. Some of these latter are of a very inferior nature, and have consequently been re jected as unfit for the work. The fish plates for connecting the lengths of rails together are a new patent, and the best of the kind we have seen, and far superior to the Ibbotsons clip fish joint used on the great South lino ; another new feature is a new stjde of fancy bolt and flange, but it is certainly no improvement on the old style, being both weaker and less effec tive. Notwithstanding the hard times the contractors are still paying full rates of wages, the prices being 8s Gd per day to ballast fillers and 8s to surface men, and even at these rates the men created a little difficulty a week or so back by de manding 9s, but were eventually persuaded that they were getting full market value for their labor at the above-mentioned rates. All hands are “ tuckered ”on the work at a fair price per week, and are a very good sample of long handled shovel slingers. The contractors .are full handed at present, hut anticipate being able to find room for a few more in the course of a fortnight or so. Mr M‘Farlane is the engineer in charge of the work, and spares no trouble to see that everything is done efficiently and according to the strict letter of the specifications. It is expected that the work will be completed by the midule of February, which will be considerably within contract time, when allowance is made for delays caused by extra work done. RESIDENT MAGISTRATE’S COURT. ASHBURTON, Friday, Oct. 31st. (Before Mr. F. Guinness, R. M.) DISTURBANCE IN A LICENSED HOUSE. James Currie and Edwin Thomas w r erc charged with creating a disturbance in the Royal Hotel on Wednesday last. Mr Branson appeared for Thomas, who denied the charge, but Currie pled guilty. Constable Maroney stated that he was sent for by Mr Power, the landlord of the Royal. He went there, and saw the accused fighting. Tried to separate them but could not, and with the aid of the landlord succeeded in ejecting them from the house. Was not present when the fight started ; and didn’t know who com menced it. Couldn’t say whether Thomas was acting in self defence or not. Thought he was. Saw blows struck, and fighting went on for five minutes while witness was present. Mr Power, landlord of the Royal Hotel, —Saw them fighting, and asked them to stop several times. Consider that Thomas was the instigator of the disturbance. They were fighting for some minutes after Maroney came. 1 gave them in charge. I saw the commencement, and there was some bonnetting going on between Thrmas and Meredith Wilson. I took Wilson out of the way. Wilson used ) revoking lan guage to Thomas. Thomas commenced the row and hit Currie first. I was look ing on. I think Thomas had no provoca tion to hit Currie. Currie was drunk hut had not tried to pick a quarrel with any other people. Mr Wilkie was present on the occasion of the fight. Wilson was a very annoy ing man when in drink. Currie on this occasion was stupidly drunk, ami was pushing against people, and making him self disagreeable. Saw- Thomas and Wilson talking together. Currie pushed himself against hut tho Jotter was in no way annoying Currie. They Wept for each other, and Thomas got the best’ of it. Thomas told Currie to go away, feeing that Currie had got enough, Viade off after‘the Constable !»ipj pijjfiffft*' K‘»V ’ Maroncy, the constable, to take the other man, and lie would take Thomas. Told Thomas that he would have to go to the look-up, and there was no use for running away. To begin with, Currie was struck in self-defence. George J. Martin, Clerk ; I saw the disturbance, i hoard Thomas call upon Currie t<> knock o.f. Don't think it took more than a minute and a half to sepa rate them. Thomas did not make any violent resistance. Was there four or five minutes before Maroney came in. There was an interval, and the young fe.low starte I again. The young fellow (Came) w.is so drunk ho could md hit a haystack. •James Wood : SUw the row. Heard Thomas tell Currie to clear out, and Currie still wished to continue the light. Saw Thomas hit him with his open hand. James Fletcher, farmer, said he saw tlie first of the row. Saw Currie inter fere. While Wilson and Thomas were “barneying” the young fellow got up and pulled his coat otf, and struck Thomas, who then acted in self-defence, and twice called upon Currie to knock oif. When Maroney came in it did not take above H minutes to stop them. Currie was about throe parts drunk. When Thomas called upon Currie to knock off and would not 1 told them to wire in, and they did. When Maroney got hold of Thomas he held him from behind, and Thomas did not know who had hold of him, ami as soon as Thomas knew it was Maroney he desisted. A passage of arms here took place be tween the R.M. and Mr Branson, after which His Worship fined Thomas and Currie 20s each or 48 hours’ iinpiisoinuent, with costs E. Thomas was then charged with re sisting Constable Maroney. Maroney stated that he arrested Thomas, who knocked him down outside the Hotel, and then escaped from him. Wouldn't say he was drunk. He was sober enough. Cross-examined by Branson : He did not strike me. He purposely tripped me. Did not tell Mr Wilkie that I was tripped and knocked down. For the defence the accused was put in the witness box and stated that I did not deliberately trip him. Did not see the constable inside. Don’t know whether Maroney touched me or not. There was a rush through the door and I could not say whether I knocked Maroney down or not. I did not push him down deliberately. Fined 10s. CIVIL CASES. Weeks & Dixon v. J. E. Hyde Harris —claim, £l3 18s lOd. For plaintiffs—Mr Neck ; for defendant—party. Summons incomplete. Plaintiffs non-suited. Costs disallowed. Hawkins y. Harvey—claim, 12s Gd for a whip alleged to have been bought by defendant from plaintiff who held a shop in Tinwald of Spencer Stevens. Mr O’Reilly took exception to a date given in the particulars and spoke at some length on the matter. When he had finished, Mr Crisp, for the plaintiff, pro ceeded to reply to what he was pleased to call Mr O’Reilly’s “rigmarole.” Mr O’Reilly objected to his learned friend speaking of anything that had fallen from a solicitor of that Court as a “ rigmarole.” Mr Crisp withdrew the word rigmarole, and replied to Mr O’Reilly’s arguments The plaintiff was nonsuited.with 10s costs. SOUTH RAKAIA. Thursday, October 30. (Before Mr F. Guinness, R.M.) William Saunders was charged with driving over the Rakaia railway bridge 15 minutes before the train was due. S. Saunders appeared on behalf of his brother. He stated that his brother only received the summonses just as he was going by the train leaving for Nelson on urgent business, and asked the case may bo adjourned until his brother returned. The case was held over till the 13th November. SLY GROG SELLING. William Morton, boarding-house keeper on the Rakaia and Ashburton Forks rail way line, was charged w’ith this offence. Mr Purnell appeared for defendant. P. E. Thorow, constable stationed at Rakaia, proved the service of the sum mons. Defendant said nothing when summons was handed to him. Edward Russell deposed that he was a laborer at Mr Passmore’s. Was employed there on the 21st last month. Knew the defendant ; he resided at Mitchem, about three miles from Mr Passmore’s. Went to defendant’s on the 21st of September last. Wheeler went with him. Got there between two and three p. m. Wheeler was still with him. There were throe other people besides defendant there in the sitting room. All were talking to gether. Knew only one by name, except defendant. His name was Lane. Had no conversation with defendant, only asked him if he would give him some pud ding. Had tea and rum as well. Four besides witness and Wheeler had pud ding. Wheeler was in the room in the defendant’s house at the time. The de fendant went to the back place for the rum, and brought it in in a bottle. I did not call for it, but heard Wheeler call for it. He said “let us have something to drink, Bill.” Defendant did not go for it immediately, as they were all talking to gether. Could not say the exact time be fore he brought it in. It may have been ten or fifteen minutes. He placed the bottle on the table. All present helped themselves. There wore five be sides defendant. Did not see anyone pay for it. I paid eighteen pence for pudding, as I understood the rum was to be given gratis. The pudding was all I called for. I ate all the pudding in the house. I .think what I ate was worth eighteen pence. Had pudding, tea, and rum. Did not think the rum included in the meal. Had rum before and after the meal. Had rum often. Wheeler called for rum first. Had more than one nip. The defendant brought in rum thi'ee times. He brought it in in a bottle. The same people were present on each occasion. I saw no money paid, only what I paid myself, Paid the one (inn sixpence between the time I Had the meal and when I went away. To the .Bench i Tim mm and sixpence Was paid after I had the three glasses of ruin. Was thorp from about '4.3Q till S p. m., Wheeler left with ulih Crass-e?ijmiined by Mr Barbell j De fendant did noli say anything lo him alicnjt shouting Wjietrtha first buttju was Tipi 'Wibjjtr T'ilT 'Bnt Inj could have said anything about shouting without me hearing it.. The second bottle of rum was put on the table later, on behalf of Lane. 1 have not to my knowledge sworn differently on a previous occasion. Defendant shouted the last time. On the third bottle being brought in defendant said lie would shout again. On another occasion I believe I said that defendant shouted once, and Lane twice. When the bottle was put on the table I md Wheeler helped ourselves. Others might haw done so, I cannot say ; but I think they did. Defendant was in the room ail the time. I did not interfere with the distribution of the liquor. The outtles were on the table, and wo were permitted to help ourselves. The bottles ■were not brought in full each time. They were not so largo as the ordinary public house bottle. When 1 paid defendant I put my hand in my pocket, and threw down two shillings, or two and sixpence, and said take the damage out of that. He took one and sixpence, and said it was for the pudding and tea. I have had pudding, tea, and liquor from defendant on pre vious occasions. Did not owe him any thing to my knowledge. To the police :—1 have never hid the bottle placed before me at an hotel. I have seen it done. People pay voluntarily each time for the liquor. The bottle is generally put back on the shelf. George Wheeler, sworn, said that he was a ploughman working for Mr Pass more. Knew the defendant. Went to his house on 'i ue-sday the 21st last month. There were three other men at the defen dant's. When we went there Russell was with me. We had two glasses of rum when we went in. Afterwards h.-d six more. I drank two, and Russell had two. The four others had a drink with me. All were in the same room. I paid for the liquor with a pound note, and received sixteen shillings back. Wont there about two, and came away about five p.m. Did not see Russell shout. Lane shouted, and defendant shouted twice. I paid four shillings for liquor. Cross-examined by Mr Purnell—l paid the pound note for liquor soon after I in. I have not sworn on a previous oc casion that I paid just before I left. I could not say how many nips I had while there :it might have been eight. I had none before I went to defendant’s. I was not quite sober when I left. The rum did not affect me so much that I do not recol what took place. I gave defendant the pound, and knew it was for the rum. Neither of us said anything about what the money was for. To the Bench—l called for drinks, and tendered this money to pay for them It was not long after 1 called for liquor that I paid for it—about four minutes after 1 bad the first drink ; or it might have been ten minutes. It was not long. Could not tell exactly how long, as we were all talk ing at the time. 1 paid for one shout all round. Six partook of it. By the police—l believe I owed defen dant three shillings some months ago, but he said nothing to me about it at this time. For the defence, Mr Purnell offered the evidence taken on a previous occsision, which was accepted by the Court, the complainants agreeing to it. Mr Purnell contended that the in forma tion must be dismissed, on the ground that the defendant had been tried and dis missed for the same offence on a previous occasion. The Court reserved judgment on this point and on the case until next sitting of the Court, on the 13th November. SPORTING. ASHBURTON RACING CLUB. SraiNG Meeting. The following entries and nominations were received up to the closing hour : HANDICAP HURDLE RACE. Mr Robert Ray’s Lonehand Mr P. Butler’s Te Whetu Mr J. Lunn’s Robin Hood COUNTY HURDLE HANDICAP. Mr P. Husband’s Raven Mr J. J. Dawson’s Lonehand Mr H. Primmer’s Johnny MAIDEN PLATE. Mr H. A. Anderson’s Tam o’Shanter Mr J. Oakley’s Sir Roger Mr M. Friedlanders Cassandra Mr M Friedlander’s Dagrid Mr F. Standish’s Longbeach Mr H. Primmer’s Johnny Mr J. Smith’s Tim Flaherty ASHBURTON CUP HANDICAP. Hon. W. Robinson’s Numa Mr R. Ray’s Titania Mr P. Butler’s Laertes Messrs Mason and Vallance’s Lara ladies’ purse. Mr C. C. Fooks’ Billy Buttons Mr P. Husband’s Raven Mr H. A. Anderson’s Tam o’ Shanter Mr J. J. Dawson’s Lonehand Mr J. M‘ Amsland’a Orange Peel Mr F. Standish’s Longbeach Mr John Smith’s Tim Flaherty farmers’ plate. Mr J. J. Dawson’s Lonehand Mr M'Ausland s Orange Peel Mr Primmer’s Johnny Mr Herrick s Merlin Second Day. COUNTY STEEPLECHASE. Mr P. Husband’s Raven Mr J. J. Dawson’s Lonehand Mr Primmer’s Ada Mr Primmer’s Johnny Mr M. Friedlander’a Outside RACING CLUB HANDICAP. Hon. W. Robinson’s Numa Mr R Ray’s Titania Mr P. Butler’s Laertes Messrs Mason and Vallance’s Lara tradesmen’s handicap, Mr P. Husband’s Raven Mr H. A. Anderson’s Tam o’ Shanter Mr J, J, Dawson’s Lonehand Mr M. Friedlanders Cassandra Mr M'Ausland's Orange Peel Mr John Smith’s Tim Flaherty Mr John Homek’s Merlin Entries bearing postmarks of 31st iaat. «ru still to b« nduMtl Weights will b<3 declared pn Nov. Ji (keoeptsneos on the i?th, Saturday, November r, 1879, THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN 3 Trade with: Peru. —The German barque Dentchland, which arrived in Port Lyttelton on Thursday brought a cargo of sugar from Peru direct. The owner of the cargo, Mon? Sanri, was a passenger by the vessel, and he intends, if possible to up a regular direct trade from this colony to Peru, With this end in view, on the cargo being discharged, a shipment 9? grfin will b« Matt in. 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NEW BUILDINGS IN THE DIS TRICT. Notwithstanding the loud complaints of dulnoss of trade, and the number of car penteis out of employment, wo are still able to chronicle the fact that building operations have not entirely ceased ; and that the class of edifices at present in course of construction are a decided im provement upon the efforts of architects in the past. We are proud to record that in the construction of them a consider able portion of the material used is of local manufacture, Messrs Montgomery and Co. ’s brick manufactory being capable of supplying the wants in their line at a price which can defy competition with outsiders, and the quality is also superior to tho brick previously brought from Christchurch. By far the most important building now under construction is the County Hospital. Situated in an elevated position at the west end of the Domain, with the spacious grounds in front of it, and the township in the foreground, it would he hardly possible to imagine a more suitable site, and one on which patients, from the natural healthiness and beauty of tho place, may recover from any complaints in which salubrity is considered an aid to convalescence. The buildings now being erected are from designs prepared by J. Stanley Bruce, Esq., but the whole of the structure planned by the architect is not included in the present contract, as one of the wards is left out for the present. It was resolved by the County Council in February last to erect an hospital, and Mr Bruce was requested to submit plans for a building to suit the purpose. At the Council’s meeting in March last the architect was able to show what sort of a structure he proposed to erect, and the suitability of it at once decided the Council to adopt it, leaving out a por tion for the present, which can at any time be added without detriment to the struc ture. The building presents a very com pact and elegant appearance. That portion which is at present the north end of it, but will eventually be the centre, is two storeys high, and has communication with the wards by spacious passages. The entrance is very handsome, the brick work being tastefully relieved with Oamaru stone, cut to tasteful designs. The entrance is re cessed, and wiU form a pleasant lounge for convalescents, out-doorpatients, or visitors. On entering the main building, the visit or first enters a spacious lobby, which is flanked on one side by the dispensary and on the other by the consulting room. At the end of the lobby is the entrance tothe warders’ room and the kitchen, and these officers will find that every convenience possible has been provided for them. Ihe ward is separated from the main building by a corridor fifty feet long and eight feet wide, and contains rooms for six patients, who will not have to complain of ventilation, as pro vision is made for a supply of 1584 cubic feet for each invalid. In dependent of these rooms, there are rooms for a nurse, a linen room—which can also be utilised for preparing an occasional snack for a patient with a delicate appetite—a lavatory and a bath room, capable of being utilised for either cold or hot baths ; and the other rooms and requisites necessary for an hospital. Provision is also made for those who pre fer'the advantages to be gained by having medical attendance at such an establish ment, to living and being treated at their own residences ; and this is one of the means by which the hospital will become to a certain extent self-supporting. Six extra rooms are provided, which are to be used for those who are able and willing to pay for the luxury of skilled attendance, and this part of the estab lishment will no doubt be largely patronised by those unfortunate enough to become patients. A fever ward is also provided, and a padded room some dis tance away from the main building for lunatics. The morgue and operating room are also detached, so that the ordinary patients will be out of hearing of noise caused by operations in those rooms. A large laundry, with all the necessary arrangements, for this portion of the ward is also placed in a convenient part of the building ; and altogether the hospital is a model of compactness, and con venience. The external appearance is imposing, but at present looks slightly one sided, as the design included the erection of the north wing. The style of architecture is Elizabethan, the outlines and proportions imposing and bold, and the general appearance either from a close inspection or a distant view pleasing to the eye. We must congratulate the archi tect on the success he has achieved, and the contractor, ,Mr Carleton, who, although a Dunedin tradesman, has found it to his advantage to use Aahbunon made bricks in the construction, and expressed a very flattering opinion as to their quality. The Ashburton Home. —At the meet ing of the Hospital and Charitable Aid Board on Wednesday, the Ashburton House Committee acknowledged with thanks the receipt of a case of books from Mr G. Gould for the instruction and entertainment of the residents of the Home. Mr G. Gould has also given an order to the value of £5 for materials for mats, &c., to be manufactured by the in mates. It is hoped that this liberal and thoughtful example will find many imi tators. The Question of Emigration is occupy ing the anxious consideration of the work ing people throughout the old country at present. The South Staffordshire miners met at West Broomwich to discuss the preliminaries of a scheme of emigration which provides that every man wishing to emigrate should contribute at regular periods a fixed payment to a common fund. .At such times when snflicent funds are in hand a ballot among the subscribers will take place for the choice of emigrants. Any man who desires can contribute double payment and take a double chance in the ballot. The scheme receives cor dial support among the miners, and many have already left the Cannock districts for the colonies, being aided by Colonial Go vernment grants. In Sheffield also the scheme has attracted practical attention, and. pieetings there have been held de claring a considerable emigration of sur plus population highly desirable at pre sent. It was resolved to form an associa -tion to facilitate this object. THE FARMER. AGRICULTURAL PAPERS. No. 4. On the System of Farming Best Adapted Under the Existing Circumstances to Canterbury. By J. N. Tosh will, Esq. The following paper, headed as above, was read to the Lincoln Farmers’ Club by Mr Tosswill on the 9th July, 1872 ; In considering this very wide and im portant subject it will be obvious that while many matters require to be taken into consideration, such as peculiarities of climate, the relative values of produce and labor, etc., ■ yet they are all in reality included under the one general enquiry— “ What system of farming will yield the greatest amount of profit, and at the same time diminish the fertility of the soil as little as possible 'I " In this paper I propose to keep the question steadily in view, and although-it is impossible to lay down any rigid rule suitable to all cases, yet I hope to be able to indicate with sufficient distinctness a general system, .which it may reasonably be hoped will best comply with its conditions. As you are aware, land may he farmed in three ways : 1. As permanent pasture. 2. As arable land, under a rotation of crops extending over four, six, or more years. 3. As alternative pasture and arable land. As a convenient method of dealing with my subject, I will take these systems in their consecutive order, and endeavor to ascertain how far each is adapted to this province. 1. Permanent pasture. A few years ago, when both sheep and cattle were worth three or four times their present value, when roads were bad and railways only talked of, there was a general desire to sow land down with English grasses. Men looked forward to the time when, relieved from the uncer tainties, anxieties, and hard labor atten dant on grain growing, all their fields would be in grass, and by anticipation counted up the profits and rejoiced over the comfortable maintenance which they supposed to be in store for them. But, unfortunately, wool steadily declined and sheep fell to one fourth of their former value. Experience moreover proved that pasture, however carefully laid down, in most cases deteriorated rather than im proved after the first two or three years, ambit became evident under the peculiar conditions of our climate it would be im possible to maintain ordinary land as per manent pasture with any hope of success or profit. Sheep have lately slightly recovered in value, but it is greatly owing to the fall in cattle having created a sudden demand. In a few years, at the present rate of pro duction, it will probably be difficult to find a market otherwise than by boiling down or preserving for a large proportion of our cross-bred paddock sheep. T need hardly add that under these cir cumstances the idea of laying down land to permanent pasture has, in most cases been abandoned. 2. Cultivation as arable land under a rotation of crops. It is clear that any regular rotation of crops must imply a corresponding loss year by year of the fertilising properties of the soil, and that unless they are artifi cially renewed, it must speedily break down. Under the rotations common in England, such as the Norfolk or alternate system, which consists of turnips, barley or oats, clover, wheat (or their equiva lents), the fertility of the soil is main tained, and even increased, but it is solely by means of the manure applied to the roots and green crops. This manure is obtained by stall feed ing large numbers of cattle—involving much labor, —by feeding sheep upon turnips or hay, and by occasional pur chases of guano, phosphate of lime, &c. The cheapness of labor and the high price of meat render it not only impossible but highly successful amidst a dense popu lation like that of England, but as a re cent writer in the “ Australasian ” justly observes : “It would be no more possible to farm profitably in these colonies by adopting the four course Norfolk system in its integrity, feeding stock for nearly two thirds of the year upon straw, turnips, and hay, than it would be to pay farm rents in England out of beef and mutton at Australian [and he might have added Australasian] prices. It is the extreme value of meat which maintains the fertility of English farms, and those who are con stantly blaming the colonial husbandman for not following the example of his Eng lish prototype, only exhibit their incapa city to assume the role of instructors.” 3. Cultivation by alternately sowing down to pasture for a time, and breaking up and cropping for a time : As this system—which is that described in works upon agriculture as the convert ible system of husbandry—took its rise out of the old triennial system, it may be well, before proceeding further, to trace their connection. The triennial system, which continued through so many cen turies the practice in England, where it was enforced by law, consisted of one year wheat or rye, one year oats or barley, one year fallow. Owing to the thinly popu lated country, large tracts of grass land and forest were available for pasturage around each village, and while cattle could feed on these runs in summer, and eat up the straw at home in winter, no difficulty was experienced in obtaining sufficient manure to maintain the fertility of the soil and produce two grain crops in suc cession, while the fallow kept the fields clear of weeds. But when the pastures were in time broken up, and less manure produced, the land became impoverished, and at last the worst, being uncultivated, returned to natural pasture. After a time it was found to be greatly renovated, and this gave the idea of laying down regularly to grass by sowing seeds, as a means of restoring fertility. In fact, as the Rev. W. Rham states in the “Dictionary of the Farm,” the articles from which are copied into the “National Cyclopjedia ” : —“ The want of a sufficient supply of manure on the old three-field system, led to the laying down arable land for pas ture for a time, and then breaking it up again.” •' ■ ' You will perceive that there is in this a remarkable analogy with our own case. Tho waste lands in the settlor! districts have all become enclosed, and it is no longer possible to enrich our holds at the expense of adjoining open country. The original fertility of our soils has so greatly diminished by repeated cropping, and “the want of a sufficient supply of manure ” is exactly our great need. Our case, in fact, exactly resembles that of our forefathers, and the remedy which they devised appears to bo the only one possible in Canterbury. By the introduction of turnips and green crops highly manured they pass on to the alternate system, with all its many advantages, but for reasons already stated we cannot imitate them. In our rotations we must be content to start from what the Melbourne “ Leader” calls “ the healthy and natural basis of grass,” taking care not to draw too largely upon the fertility thus obtained before sowing down again. Having then arrived at the conclusion that the convertible system is the one best adapted to our circumstances, we will proceed to consider what rotations are possible under it. Land that has been laid down in pas ture two or three years becomes greatly enriched, not only by the droppings of sheep and cattle, but also by the peculiar power possessed by grass plants, especially clover, of abstracting nourishment from the atmosphere. “Plants of this kind,” says Professor Stockhardt, absorbs so much nourishment, —namely, carbonic acid, ammonia, and water— from the atmos phere that the roots and other residue produced thereby remaining in the land give the soil more humus constituents and nitrogen than they have extracted from it during their growth. ” When it is broken up this stored up fertility becomes avail able for the production of crops of grain. By the rotting of the sward it becomes rich in humus. “This substance,” says Professor Stockhardt, “ when air and moisture can act upon it is slowly but unceasingly decomposed still further, and therefore continually furnishes fresh srjjplies of carbonic acid to the roots of plants as nourishment. At the same time also, the nitrogenous and mineral sub stances which it contains become soluble, and capable of being received as food.” As long as the stock of humus lasts, and there is sufficient moisture to decompose it, good crops may therefore be expected. But owing to the great demands made upon it by cereals, and still more to the gradual disappearance and volatilization going on where it is exposed to the rays of the sun, the supply soon diminishes and for us there is no alternative but sow ing down to grass to obtain a fresh supply. The quantity of humus still remaining and available for the nourishment of the young grass is of course dependent upon the extent to which the land has been previously exhausted, and the “ plant” of grass will be good or bad in proportion. A good “ plant ” of grass is essential to the formation of a fresh supply of humus for a future rotation, and hence it follows that by repeated cropping not only is the immediate result attended with loss and disappointment, but the injury done to the land is felt through many successive years. The humus contained in the soil is, so to speak, a farmer’s capital, and the taking of three or foui grain crops in suc cession, is nothing less than living upon capital at the expense of income. History teaches us what the result of such a prac tice has always been, and we need only read the American and Australian papers which lie on this table to learn, that in this respect history still repeats itself, in obedience to the same immutable laws of nature. The best rotation possible, after breaking up grass land, would be to take but one crop of grain, and then sow down again. A good corn crop would be looked for with tolerable certainty, and a splendid pasture would follow, the land becoming more and more rich, in proportion to the amount of humus stored up. Such a ro tation would, however, allow but a very small proportion of the total area to be in cultivation at any one time, and this, added to the cost of the necessary clover and grass seeds, would prevent its general adoption. Farmers are so much in need of present returns that I think most men would insist upon at least two grain crops, obtained either twice in succession or with an intermediate fallow or root crop. More than two grain crops in succession are certainly not advisable, for reasons already stated. On rich soils it might be possible to take three grain crops by allow ing a turnip crop to intervene, but it is questionable if the third crop would not. be dearly purchased, and the land would certainly require to remain longer in grass before being broken up again; where wheat is required to follow wheat, tin intermediate fallow may no doubt be ad vantageous. The practice allows of sow • ing rape immediately after the first crop is removed, and plenty of time is allowed to feed it off in spring. The droppings of the sheep, rich in nitrogen, the principal constituent of wheat, are ploughed in fresh and a good crop generally follows. The the chief objection, besides the cost of fallowing and the loss of a year, is that should there be any sorrel in the ground it will speedily spread, unless kept clown by repeated harrowings and scarifyings, and this constant attention it is not always possible to give during the busy months which include harvest. Hallowing the soil no doubt in creases its immediate productiveness, owing to the rapid decomposition of its inorganic and humus ingredients. The cereal crop rapidly gains, but it is at least an open question if, in this climate, where the sun is so powerful and evaporation owing to the high winds, so excessive, the loss arising from volatilisation is not more than equal to the gain by absorption fi om the atmosphere. The introduction of a turnip crop between the second and third grain crops, although excellent in itself, and to be defended upon all the principles of scientific husbandry, is open to the same objections about sorrel, and on heavy land in this neighborhood it has been found a bad preparation for grain, owing to the poaching of the soil caused by feeding oft' in winter and early spring, and its consequent lumpy condition. As you are aware, spring is ordinarily ushered in with high winds, the transition from extreme moisture to dryness being ex ceedingly sudden. Heavy land has always at such times a tendency to cake, and this is much increased by the treading of sheep consequent upon feeding off roots upon the ground. The objection would not, of course, apply in the same degree to light soils. Although it is impossible, as I stated at the commencement of this paper, to lay down any rule applicable to all cases, a man’s own experience being often his best guide, yet in my opinion a simple rotation something like the follow ing would offer many advantages, and would be open to no serious objection : One year wheat. One year oats or barley. Three years grass, or one year turnips, two years red clover and grass. Upon a farm of 100 acres there might be 20 acres wheat, 20 acres oats or barley, and CO acres grass each year ; or 20 acres wheat, 20 acres oats or barley, 30 acres grass, 10 acres turnips, 20 acres red clover and grass. The proportion of red clover and turnips might vary according to cir cumstances, but as it appears certain that comparatively high prices will always be obtained for meat in the winter and early spring, each year will probably find us devoting more and more attention to the growth of roots. Turnips fed off witli sheep make a splendid preparation for red clover, and any sorrel m the land world bo speedily banished when the latter be came established. Red clover supplies an abundance of feed during the hottest summer months when ordinary pasture is burnt up, and in consequence of its r r ots being so rich in nitrogen is about the best known preparation for wheat. Three years in grass or under turnips and red clover fed off by sheep would more than restore to the soil the humus abstracted from it in producing two grain crops. The farmer would be enabled to keep a comparatively large flock of sheep in pro portion to bis acreage, and I need not say that where sheep abound there will grain also abound. Many other reasons might be brought forward, but as this paper has already grown beyond ordinary dimen sions, I will conclude by expressing a con viction that if instead of exhausting the soil by repeated cropping some more ju dicious system were generally adopted we should not only find ourselves nearer to the solution of the question—“ How to obtain the most profit at the least expense in fertility,” but also having the satisfac tion of knowing that we had done our duty in our day and generation as stewards and trustees of the farm lands of this young country for the benefit of posterity. ANOTHER FATAL FIRE IN DUNE DIN. TWO CHIDDREN BURNED TO DEATH. Dunedin, Oct. 30. A fire broke out shortly before ton o’clock in a two-roomed cottage at the rear of a building near the corner of Great King street and Union street. The building was occupied by a dairyman named Michael O’Brien, his wife, and three children. At the time the fire oc curred, the husband, wife and infant were outside the bouse, and the two children in bed. It was believed that one of the fowls inside the house knocked over a kerosene lamp, for it was from the break ing of a lamp that the fire originated. The small tenement was filled with flame directly, and though desperate efforts were made to save the children, both perished in the flames. Their bodies were recovered about half an hour after the fire broke out, as the flames were easily subdued. One of the children is a boy aged three, and the other a girl two years old. The scene was a terrible one. The father and mother were in uncon trollable agony, and the mother swooned, and was removed to a neighbor’s house in an insensible state. A very sad incident connected with the affair is, that when O’Brien rushed to see the bodies of his children he received a heavy blow in the face from a fireman, and an order was made by one of the Brigade to take him in charge. This of course occurred in mistake, but it was an exceedingly painful exhibition of officious ness. Women on the Gallows. Within recent recollection the gallows have been busy in England with female criminals; and more than a dozen have suffered death under Her Majesty Queen Victoria, many of them being phenomenal criminals. In April, 1845, we believe, Sarah Freeman was hanged at Taunton for the poisoning with arsenic of her mother, brother, husband, and illegiti mate son. In April, 1849, Sarah Thomas was hanged at Gloucester for beating out the brains of her mistress, an old women of fil, with a stone. She went to the gallows in an ungovernable fit of rage, wrestling and biting so desperately that it was with difficulty two warders could force her up the ladder, and her screams of anger and terror continued until the bolt was drawn. On the 21st of August of the same year Alary Ann Geering was hanged in front of Lewes jail for having poisoned her husband and two sons, so as to get the burial allowance from the Friendly Society to which they belonged. Two days later, Rebecca Smith suffered at Devizes for the murder of her baby, aged four weeks. Her show of fervent piety had provoked much sympathy for her, but after her conviction she broke down and confessed that she had poisoned her seven other children. Finally, on the 13th of November the Mannings were hanged before Horsemonger Lane Jail. On the 9th of August Patrick O’Connor, a custom-house officer, was missed from his lodgings. On the 17th his body was found buried in the back kitchen of his friends, the Mannings, in Minister-place, Bermondsey, lying on its face, with its legs doubled and tied up in a mass of quicklime. The house was deserted, Mrs Manning having gone to O’Connor’s lodgings after killing him and taken his money and securities, and then fled to Edinburgh under an assumed name. The police during the three days that elapsed before her flight had searched her house, but not closely. On the 20th she was taken, having offered some of the stolen scrip for sale; on the 29th her husband was captured in Jersey. During the inquiry lie declared that his wife had invited O’Connor to dinner, and asking him to go downstairs to wash his hands, had put her arms around his neck when they reached the passage and shot him. The trial took pLce on October 25th and 26th. Mrs •Manning, who spoke in ex cellent English, but with a slight French accent, complained that she had not been treated like a Christian, but like a wild beast of the forest; that there was no law in England to execute her; and if Mr Ballan tine had called witnesses he could have shown that she bought the scrip with her own money. Her husband made a confession of a kind, imputing the guilt chiefly to her, though she severely asseve rated her innocence and besought him to tell the truth and save her life. His most circumstantial statement \v f ya ns follows ; “My wife asked O'Connor to go down stairs, and in about a minute afterwards I hoard the report of a pistol. She then came up to me and said, ‘Thank God, I have made him all right at last; it will never be found out, as we are on such extraordinary good terms no one will ever have the least suspicion of my murdering him.’ To which I replied, ‘ I am quite certain that you will be hanged for this act,’ and she said, ‘ It won’t be you that is to suffer ;it will be me.’ After shoot ing him she said, ‘ I think no more of what I have done than if I had shot the cat on the wall.’ Upon her coming to me upstairs she insisted on my going down immediately, and upon my reaching the kitchen I found him lying there. He moaned —I never liked him well—and I battered his head with a ripping chisel.” Mrs Manning was hanged in black satin and a long lace veil. She and her husband shook hands upon the drop. Dickens wrote of the execution, memorable to this day, that “a sight so inconceivably awfulasthe wickedness and levity of theim inense crowd could be imagined by no man and presented by no heathen land under the sun. * * * There was no emotion, no more pity, no more thought that two immortal souls had gone to judgment, no more restraint in any of the previous obscenities, than if the name of Christ had never been heard in this -world and there were no belief among men but that they perish like the beasts. ” On the Bth of August, 1853, Helen Blackwood and Hans Smith Macfarlane were hanged at Glasgow for throwing a ship-carpcnter, named Boyd, out the window of a brothel, while he was helplessly drunk. The next execution of a woman which we find recorded took place at Dumfries, April 29, 1862, when Mary Timney was hanged for killing Ann Hannah. “ The execu tion,” we road, “ was rendered unusually touching and remarkable from the hysterical appeals of the poor woman on her passage to the gallows that mercy might even then be extended to her for the sake of her poor children.” Sept. 19, 1804, Jane Myers and Joseph Sargisson were executed at Leeds, and on the 11th of January, 1869, Ann Lawrence suflered death at Maidstone for the murder of her child. On the 27th of May, 1870, Maagaret Lynch and her brother Lawrence were hanged at Tulla more, Ireland, for the murder of one Dunne, and on the 11th of October, within the precincts of Horsemonger Lane Jail, was put to death the notorious Margaret Waters, the baby farmer. She had had many aliases and was known to receive infants at railroad stations and in the streets. Wherever she made her residence, at Brixton, Batterson, and Peckham, the emaciated bodies of babies were found with suspicious frequency in out-of-the-way places. On the eve of her execution she wrote a statement attribut ing her resorting to baby farming to finan cial difficulties ; she bad borrowed money at exorbitant interest, and people were willing to pay freely to get rid of their illegitimate children —she thought they were more to blame than herself. She owned to having laid down the bodies of five babies, but insisted that they bad died of convulsions or dysentry—not of deliber ate starvation. The original Little Butter cup walked to the scaffold with a firm step, and after the rope had been adjusted, “ uttered in a calm and composed tone, what was described by those who heard it, as a beautiful extempore prayer. She appeared to die instantaneously.”. March 25, 1873, was banged at Durham, Mary Ann Cotton, the Bishop Auckland prisoner, who had done to death eighteen persons, husbands, children, and lodgers. With all tin's load of guilt upon her conscience slept well, walked to the gallows with a firm step, and spent several minutes there in earnest prayer. The person who “funked” was the Under Sheriff, who had to be supported by two men, and fainted dead awav when the drop fell. On the 29th Juno, 1874, Frances Stewart was hanged for killing her gradson. On the 15th of .August last Selina Wadge, a woman of 28, was hanged at Bodmin- for dropping one of her two illegitimate children into a well. A man had prom ised to marry her if she could d'spose of one of them. She was a “ very kind mother,” and the jury recommended her to mercy, but in vain. On the 2Gth of May, 1879, Catherine Churchill, aged 54, was executed at Tiunton. She hail killed her husband with a bill-hook to prevent him altering the will he had made in favor of their illegitimate son, and then burned the body so that scarcely a trace of violence could be found about it. She firmly pro tested her innocence and insisted that her life had been sworn away. Finally, on the 29th July, Kate Webster was executed at Wadsworth for being unable to hold her tongue. Had she kept her own counsel it would have been impossible to establish legally that it was she who killed her mistress, Mrs Thomas, at Richmond, cut the body into pieces and threw them into the Thames. Her case was further notable in that when she pleaded preg nancy in bar of execution a jury of matrons was impanelled to pass upon the plea. The President of the London Obstertrical Society published a letter on the original impropriety of retaining in a modern judicial system a custom "based upon a mediajval medical error long since exposed. Military Pocket Handkerchiefs. From J}-on. Geography is a weak point with the Fi ench nation. The Germans, when they invaded France, were found to know the country Letter and to possess better maps of it than the natives themselves. Cul ture in France, indeed, seems to be the possession of the few, and that probably is one cause of the dangerous instability of the Government. The men in power appear to have discovered this, and are evidently doing all they can, despite priestly opposition and intrigue, to strengthen themselves and the country by educating the masses. One of the ex pedients adopted for popularising science in the army partakes of the ludicrous, suggesting as it does the “ moral pocket handkerchiefs” for the elevation of the little niggers which Dickens has made famous. The French soldiers, we are told, have for some time had pocket handkerchiefs served out to them, on each of which is printed a map of France and its principal colonies ; and now others are being distributed bearing impressed on them the leading directions in reference to arms, equipments, harness, drill, &c, of the infantry and cavalry. Mark Twain’s Cat Story. A GOOD ONE NOT IN ANY OF HIS COL LECTIONS. I knew by the sympathetic glow upon his bald head—l knew by the thoughtful look upon his face—l knew by the emo" tional flush upon the strawberry end of the old free-liver’s nose, that Simon Wheeler’s memory was busy wi:h the old time. And so I prepared to leave, for all these were symptoms of a reminiscence— signs that he was going to be delivered of another of hia tiresome personal ex periences—but I was too slow ; he got the start of me. As nearly as I can recollect, the infliction was couched in the following language : “ We were all boys then, and didn’t care for nothing, and didn’t have any trouble, and didn’t worry about nothing only to shirk school and keep up a re vivin’ state of devilment ail the time. This yah Jim Wolf 1 was talkin’about was the ’prentice, and he was the best hearted feller, lie was, and the most forgivin’ and onsellish I ever see—well, there could not be a more bullior boy than he was, take him how you would, and sorry enough was I when I see him for the last time. “ Me and Henry was always pestering him, and plastering horsebills on his hack and putting bumble bees in his bed, and so on, qnd sometimes we’d crowd in and bunk with him, notwithstanding his growling, and then we’d let on to get mad and fight across him, so as to keep him stirred up like. Ho was nineteen, he was, and long, and lank, and bashful, and we was fifteen and sixteen, and tolerably lazy and worthless. “ So, that night, yon know, that my sister Mary gave a candy pullin’, they started us to bed early so as the company could have full swing, and we run in on Jim to have some fun. “ Our winder looked out onto the roof of an ell, and about ten o’clock a couple of old tom cats got to runnin’ and chargin around it, and carryin’ on like mad. '1 here was four inches of snow on the roof, and it was frozen, so that there was a right smart crust of ice on it, and the moon was shinin’ bright and we could see them cats like daylight. First they would stand off and e-yow, yow, yow, just the same as they was scoldin’ one another, you know, and how up their hacks and push up their tails and swell round and spit ; then all of a sudden the grey cat ’ud snatch a handful of hair from the yallow cat’s ham, and spin round him like the button on a barn door. But the yaller cat was game, and he’d come and clinch, and the way they’d make the fur fly W'as powerful. “ Well, Jim, he got disgusted with the row, and ’lowed he’d climb out there and shake ’em ofl’n that roof. He hadn’t reely no intention of doin’ it, likely, but we ever lastin’ly dogged him, and bullyragged him, and ’lowed he’d always bragged how he would not take a dare, and so on, and lo and behold yon, he went—went exactly as he was—nothin’ on but a shirt, and that was short. But you ought to see him. You ought to see him creeping over that ice, and diggin’ his toe nails and finger nails in to keep from slippin’, and ’bove all you ought to have seen that shirt-tail a-flappin’ in the wind, and them long, ridiculous shanks of his a glistenin’ in the moonlight. “ Them company folks were down there under the eaves, the whole squad of them under the ornery shed of old Washin’ton Bower vines—all sett’n round about two dozen sassers of hot candy, which they’d set in the snow to cool. And they was laughin’ and talkin’ lively ; but bless you, they didn’t know nothin’ about the pano rama that was goin’ on over their heads. Well, Jim, he went a sneakin’ up unbe known to them cats—they was a swishin’ their tails and yow-yowin’ and threatenin’ to clinch, you know, and not payin’ any attention—he went a sneakin’ right up to the comb of the roof, till he was in a foot and a half of ’em, and then all of a sudden he made a grab for the yaller cat ! But bj r gosh, he missed fire and slipped his holt, and his heels flew up and he flopped on his back, and shot ofl”n that roof like a dart, went a slashin and a crushin’ down through them old rusty vines and landed right in the dead centre of them company people— sot down like a ycarthquake in them two dozen sassers of red-hot candy, and let of a howl that was hark f’m thetonih ! Them gals—well, they looked you know. They sec ho wasn’t dressed for company, and so they left. All done in a second, it was just one little war ■whoop, and a swish of their dresses, and nary the wench of ’eiu w'as in sight anywhere. “ Jim, he was a sight. He was gormed with that bilin’ hot molasses candy clean down to his heels, and had more busted sassers bangin' to him than if he was an Injun princess—and he came a prancin’ up stairs just a whoopin’ and ragin’, and every jump he gave ho shed some china, and every squirm he fetched he dropped some can cl v ! “ And blistered ! Why bless your soul, that poor cretur’ couldn’t rcely set down comfortable for as much as four weeks. ” Taxation of Beauty. Tho Chancellor of the Exchequer when presenting or about to present, his Budget, is .annually inundated with sug gestions and advice as to what article should have a tax imposed upon it ; each would-be legislator of course being equally confident that his is the only right and proper way for diminishing the National Debt, or possibly producing a balance on the credit side. The list of articles when road causes much laughter, and, if the Budget is not so satisfactory as it might be, the Chancellor of the Ex chequer benefits, by this hilarity, inas much as hy the time he is ready to pro ceed to the business part of his speech, the “House” is in a good humor. Amongst other gratuitous counsel there was one suggestion at the last “presenta tion” that struck us as being decidedly good. That was the proposal to tax photographs. The enormous increase of late years in this branch of pictorial art fully justifies the supposition that a small imposition would he a great source of revenue; and as the main object and aim of a Government is to tax luxuries onty, leaving intact the necessary commodities of every-day life, it would seem to answer this requirement completely. It cannot be said that photography, especially portraiture, is a necessity, it must come under tho head of a luxury. It is one of “ Mary Ann’s ” chief delights to be “took” with-her young man,” and the effigy, costing from sixpence to a shilling, will remain in her possession long after tTio ‘‘young man" has trjftsferrei powers of fascination to others; or it be that Mary Ann herself is some changeable, in which case her box contain a perfect gallery of her portrait, with the protecting arms various ‘ ‘ young men ” encircling waist. Again, surely it is not a necess that photographs of reigning beauties, so-ealled beauties, should fill our sh windows, side by side with actressi leaders of the derai monde, malefacto and murderers, all labelled and ticketted “Mr A., 2s fid ”; Mrs 8., 2s ”; “ Mau C., 3s”; and “Putney Bill, in great dt mand, 2s 3d”? No. The vanity 0 human nature, whether displayed as ii the case of Mary Ann, or by the love o, publicity, as in the other ' instances (save and except, perhaps, “Putney Bill,”), is fair game for taxation, and well worthy of consideration. At first sight it would seem somewhat difficult to collect the tax, or to obtain even an approximate idea of how many photographs were taken in the year by the various “ galleries,” “ studios,” and “ companies ” now extant. There are, however, many ways by which this difficulty might be overcome. Either by compelling each artist to take out a license, costing, say £ls per annum, or by having every card on which the photo graph is mounted stamped at so much apiece, as is done abroad with bills and advertisements; or perhaps the best 1 method of all would be—a fair impost on every lens or apparatus in the studio. It 1 would, of course, increase the price of ' photography in a small degree, but that ! cannot, be held up as a disadvantage, or one that the public would feel very strongly about. We doubt if it would r diminish the production by as much as r one “carte.” For a short space cer r tainly, the “young men” and “ fol -1 lowers ” might grumble at having to pay a penny or so extra for Mary Ann’s picture, and the contractors for male ic factors and beauties might raise the 1 cuckoo cry of “injury to trade.” But 3 that would not cause a revolution or civil I war. Even if their trade were slightly k damaged by reason of the increased 3 price, the pandering to human vanity is 3 not an article of commerce that is essen f tial to the the welfare of the country, but 1 rather the reverse. Indeed, it will be a I healthy sign when the public are tired of 3 portraits of celebrities and themselves, or 1 their husbands, perceive how execrable is I the taste which allows of the practice? 1 being carried on. Cyclone and Waterspout at New Bruns wick. An extra edition of the “ Moniteur Avadien” contains the following particulars of the great storm at Buctouche :—At about one o’clock on Wednesday afternoon the sky was covered with dark, thick clouds, and heavy thunderclaps were heard in the distance. This presaged a tempest, but nobody expected the terrific one that plunged the people of North Bank in terror. Some tliick clouds ploughed the sky, and two especially, and black, approached each other from opposite directions, and came into collision at Rich Cove, about two miles above Mary’s Church. The shock was terrible, forming a waterspout conical in shape and frightful in size. The cyclone, moving towards the east, traversed several small woods, uprooting and raising everything in the course of its passage for the width of two acres. Three farm-houses with bams and stock were scattered about the fields. After describing a circle towards the north, the waterspout fell upon a bam and completely demolished it. The zigzag course saved St. Mary’s and the Presby terian churches and their dependencies. Advancing towards the east in a .zigzag fashion, in the twinkling of an eye it reached Buctouche Church, where it wrought its last destruction on the side of the frith, and then lost itself in the sea. On the river the waterspout lifted two arches from the top of the big bridge to the south of the channel, and launched them a hundred paces below'. The covering of the mill on the south side w r as carried off, and the crown was injured. Return ing to the river the cyclone moved back to strike the convent, the church and presby tery, and it is here especially that the ruins are enormous and the destruction indis cribable. The convent was considerably damaged, the church steeple was raised on one side many feet, and the church itself w r as othermise much damaged, outside and in. The presbytery is a mere mass of ruins. The violence of the cyclone was tremendous. Houses were raised thirty feet and dashed to pieces. At St. Mary hi Church trunks of trees, poles, pieces of wood, Ac., traversed the air with the rapidity of lightning. A large, heavy hay cart, that had been left near a barn at St. Mary’s was transported a quarter of a mile, and a carriage was smashed to atoms. Ricks of hay containing twenty tons nearly disappeared before the tornado. One of the gallery benches of the Buctouche Church was carried through a window into the presbytery. The number of -dead and wounded, large as it appears, is w'onderfully small considering the circum stances. Among the dead are the wife of Etrenne Duplestis, who was confined to her bed with sickness, and was found dead in it in her demolished house; Jean Squaw, wife of Thadeus, who had her head broken by stones from a chimney; a two year old child of Alexis Roy, who died yesterday of wounds received. Among the wounded are Alexis Roy, dangerously bruised all over his body; Mrs M. Girouard, whose skull is frac tured, and who remained insensible until this morning ; Narcisse Chesse, wife, and two daughters, badly bruised ; Anseime Allain, sick in bed and much bruised ; a little Girl of Phillip Cornier, burned foot ; two little girls of Thomas Ward, . legs crushed; an Indian widow ; fractured skull and other injuries, and expected to die ; two young Indian girls, broken arms; a young Indian, wounded in the leg; a child of Yitol Girouard, fatally wounded. The number of houses destroyed is more than eighty. The losses amount to fully SIOO,OOO. 4 THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN [ S.-Wt;RuaV t. 1879. Dissenters are much persecuted by - tho authorities in the Bernaul and Biesk dis tricts of Siberia, and 150 of them have decided to complain to • the RuSsialn Go vernment of 1 tho invasion' of ; thair |fmhily life,- the taking 1 ftwajr •' of ‘■’their and other arbitrary acts to which they are subjected.

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November, i. 1879.1 Tll K AS HFJLI R I'O N GLI A R DIA N 5 General Merchants- ORR AND 00., ASHBURTON AND RAKAIA. BANKRUPT ESTATE OF HOOPER, AITKEN & Co. £5,345 10s. id ORR AND Co., JJAYING Purchased the Whole of the above Stock from the Trustees, will offer it for SALE on SATURDAY, At the Premises Lately occupied by J. H. PASS AND Co. THE GOODS ARE ALL QUITE NEW AND IN SPLENDID CONDI TION, AND WILL BE SOLD AT Less Than Half Price FOR CASH. COME AT ONCE, AND Secure Bargains COME EARLY, ON SATURDAY, 27°?- ORR AND CO. IMPORTERS, ASHBURTON AND RAKAIA. ,• .General. Merchants. T. R. HOD D E R AND Company, GENERAL MERCHANTS, DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, AND STOREKEEPERS, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, (Opposite Railway Station.) kEW SPRING AND SUMMER STOCK JUST RECEIVED. DRAPERY, MILINERY, HATS, CLOTHING, BOOTS, SHOES, &c., &c., SPECIAL attention has been given to this Department in selecting the NEW STYLES in COSTUMES and DRESS MATERIALS. ill the fashionable styles of Ladies Hats (trimmed and un tritmmed), Trimmings, Fishus, ■Mantles, Gapes, Ribbons, Hoeiery, Gloves, Sunshades, and Underclothing. MILINEF.Y AND DRESSMAKING ON THE PREMISES, By Most Competent Hands. Carpets, Dniggetts, Scotch, and jr Manchester Goods. T. R. HODDER & COMPANY’S CLOTHING & MERCERY DEPART MENT. Rots' Youths’ and Men's Summee Suits, Imported and Victorian make. DUST COATS, Alpacca and Silk, HATS, New Felts, Helmets (in Rush, Leg horn, Tweed, and China Peth) SCARFS, < Tiev Collars, Gloves, Umbrellas etc., etc. TWEEDS, Scotch, Yorkshire, and Colonial, T. ROOT AND SHOE STORE. Childrens’, Boys’, and Girls’ Boots, Shoes, and Suppers, Ladies’ and Gentlemen’s Booth, Shoes, and Slippers, In every variety, Colonial and Imported, from the best houses, and sold at the smallest possible profit. T. R. Hodder & Company GROCERIES, OILMEN’S STORES, AND PROVISION DEPARTMENT. New Season’s Teas, Finest Sugars, Soaps, Candles, &c., &c. t. R. H. & Co. acknow ledge the great success attending their introduction of the the Small Profits and Quick Return Busi ness, and would State it is their intention to continue Selling the Very Best Class of Goods in every department , at the At the Smallest Possible Profit. otnTT price lists Ecenished on applica tion. .' V ■ T. R. Hodder and Company, IRONMONGERY, FURNISHING, AND HARDWARE, Of Every Description, for Building and - Furnishing purposes. Produce Bought Fob Cash, ok Taken «. in Exchange. ORDERS prom ANY PART OF THE PROVINCE, Carefully and promptly attended to. DELIVERY OP GOODS DAILY IN TOWN. RODDER and ' Company, SSPSMbARS:" I GiHKRAL merchants •RABT .STREET, ASHBURTON the Railway Station.) Public Notices. CHAMBERS, JgOOT AND SHOEMAKER, East Street, Ashburton. Boots and Shoes of all kinds Sewn or Pegged. Repairs Attended To. 48 FA mLY H ©TEL DURHAM STREET NORTH, CHRISTCHURCH. WHITE PARSONS, (Late of the Royal Hotel, Lyttelton.) This Hotel is now Renovated and fitted up as a FIRST CLASS FAMILY HOTEL. 40 SPORTING. Messrs, saunders & walker have for Sale Two Greyhound Puppies, eight months’ old, by Mr. Chat teris’ Azamat out of owners’ L'Esprit. Azamat (imported) is by Tulloch gorum, out of Cygnet, and won a 43 and 22 dog stake in England. L’Esprit (imported) is by Pell Mell out of Scrap, and won the Nelson Gold Cup in 1878. She is sister to La Rapide, L’Encore, and ether Australian celebri ties. Apply to MR. S. SAUNDERS, Ashburton, or, MR. W. G. WALKER, 98 Christchurch. FARMERS. —Do not neglect to Read the Agricultural Papers appearing in the “Ashburton Guardian.” NOTICE. IN THE ASSIGNED ESTATE OF SANDO AND OLSEN. PERSONS having Claims on the above Estate are requested to forward same, with proofs, to Messrs Saunders Bi others, Ashburton, not later than 25th instant, after which date no claim will be admitted. A first dividend will be payable at Messrs Saunders Brothers’ offices, on Friday, October 31st. S. SAUNDERS, 1 Trustees B. HALE. / lrustees -9 J. E. Buchanan & Co., AUCTIONEERS, Land & Estate Agents, ASHBURTON. THE Proprietors wish to call attention to their LAND AND ESTATE DEPARTMENT. In this Department Farms can be Leased or Sold, and Stock, Plant, &c., valued for outgoing or incoming tenants. General Land Business carefully exe cuted. Sales of Stock, Merchandise, and Genera Effects are held every Saturday, at the Auctioneers’ Rooms, and Yards adjoining. MR. BUCHANAN Attends the Ashburton and Tinwald Yards on Sale days, for the Sale of every Description of Stock. WEEKLY SALES EVERY SATUR DAY, at 12.30. Auction Rooms and Yards Havelock Street. 37 THE ASHE UR7 ON GUARDIAN SUBSCRIBERS in the Country are particularly requested to communicate with the Publishers if their papers are not properly addressed. The number of Sub scribers has increased so rapidly that un less great care is taken in giving orders as to address and how to be sent, the papers may be left at the wrong place. All orders •vill receive our prompt attention. WEEKS AND DIXON, Proprietors. October 13, 1879. General Merchants. MIT S T B E S TO MAKE ROOM FOR COMING OLD, SHIPMENTS. NOVELTIES! NOVELTIES! NOVELTIES! o WE ARE NOW OPENING OUR SPRING and SUMMER DRAPERY ! f.’ £ £5 O u cn (- W U £ The Newest Prints, from The Newest Brilliants, ‘Fast Colors ’ Fashionable Navy Blue Prints, choice patterns. Angira Cloth, the Latest Novelty Beat Quality Only in French Merinos Brown Hollands Dressed ~ Striped ~ Check Muslins Pique’s ~ Marcella ~ Crochet Antimacassars, from 2/11 Beautiful Lace Curtains, large variety Muslin Long Curtains ~ ~ Muslin and Lace Short Window Blinds, large variety Grey and White Sheetings, all widths Felt Carpets, spendid patterns Cocoa Mattings, in Iyd., l]yd., and liyd. widths. Leather Cloths and Table Baizes Velvet Pile Table Covers Window Hollands, all widths Flannels and Table Damasks Horrockses well-known Long Cloths Grey Calicoes White and Colored Quilts All Wool Plaids, the very best Hosiery, Corsets, Silk Scarfs, Braids, in great variety Dress Buttons, Crochet Cotton (in reels and skeins) Brooks’ 500-yd Reels Cotton, best for machine use Baldwin’s Fingering Yarns Baton & Sons’ Alloa ~ Cotton and Union Sheetings Blankets, in great variety Floor Cloths, choice patterns Cocoa Mats, various sizes. w *) n H d T n O r - ; d JO n to fIIHE Above Goods are imported Direct from the Manufacturers and will be sold I remarkably CHEAP, in order to make room for coming shipments. OUR OUTFITTING DEPARTMENT IS NOW REPLETE WITH T MOST FASHIONABLE AND SERVICEABLE GOODS. Boys’ Knickerbocker and Tunic Suits Boys’ and Youths’ Tweed Galatea Suits ~ ~ Hats, in large variety ~ ~ Trousers and Vests ~ ~ Moleskin Trousers ~ ~ Crimean Shirts Collars, Braces, Ties, Etc., Etc., Etc. (Men’s Tweed Galatea Sac and Paget Suits I ~ Waterproof Coats \ ~ Blouses and Overalls (Patented), American Duck I Shirts, Scarves, Collars (Socks and Half-Hose of every description, &c., &c. SUPERIOR BOOTS AND SHOES, OF COLONIAL MANUFACTURE. HE sga SHEARING. SHEARING. SHEARING. We are now prepared for the coming season with a LARGE and WELL SELECTED STOCK of SHEEPSHEARS, including WARD AND PAYNE’S No. 38 and 72, and numerous other Brands. WASHITA, ARKANSAS, HTNDOSTAN, and RADDLE, TURKEY STONES. STOVER AND SON’S RAW AND BOILED OILS. LAMPBLACK, INK POWDER, &c., Ac. CALCUTTA WOOLPACKS—FULL WEIGHTS. IMPLEMENTS, Etc. TO FARMERS WE CAN ESPECIALLY OFFER, AT REDUCED PRICES : Hornsby’s Ploughs, H., H.H., R. 8., and R.C., and extras for same Reid and Grey’s Double and Treble Furrow Ploughs, and extras for same Drays, 2h, 2J, and 3 axles Zigzag and Flexible Chain Harrows Cambridge and Plain Field Rollers Broidcast and Hand Sowing Machines Best Ironbark 2,3, and 4-horse Swingle Trees Cheese Presses. Bentall’s Chaff-Cutters and Corn-Crushers, all sizes Corrugated Iron, from G to 9 feet, best brands Ryland’s Best Fencing Wire, No. G to 11 Fencing Material, Consisting of Staples, Stakes, Posts, Rails, and Wire Strainers. ALSO A VERY LARGE STOCK OF Douglas’ and Goulds’ American Pumps, Force Pumps, and Piping (I|, It and 2), and Farm and Station Stores of all kinds. WE HAVE ALWAYS ON HAND A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF SADDLES, SHAFT, LEADING, AND PLOUGH HARNESS HORSE-CLOTHS IN EVERY VARIETY. WE ARE NOW TAKING ORDERS FOR REAPERS AND BINDERS FOR THE COMING SEASON. IRONMONGERY DEPARTMENT. We beg to call special attention to the above, and have determined (to meet the present depressed times) to reduce prices to the lowest remunerative rates To parties furnishing wo can offer advantages seldom met with, having just received a large and w r ell-selected stock of household requisites, comprising Single and Double English and French Iron Bedsteads, Fenders, Fireirons, Coal Vases, Scuttles, Fountains, Boilers, Kettles, Saucepans, Stew and Preserving Pans, all sizes ; Electro-plated, Nickel Silver, Britannia Metal, and Tinware, of all descriptions. To builders and contractors we offer special inducements, having a very heavy stock of Leamington Patent Ranges (2ft Gin to 4ft Gin); Cindrella, Queens, Victoria, Vesper, and Kaiser Stoves, Register Grates, Carpenters’ Rim, Mortice, and Plate Hocks, and general builders’ ironmongery. We have also on hand an extensive stock of painters’, glaziers’ and paperhangers’ materials, consisting of Red and "White Lead, Paints, and Colors, of all kinds ; Raw and Boiled Linseed Oils, Turpentine, Varnishes, Brushes, Window Glass, of all kinds; Putty, Paperhangings, etc., otc. Carpenters and joiners would do well to call and inspect our stock of Tools. We are now landing a shipment of American Goods, containing a great variety of Tools and Yankee Notions. A large stock of Rod, Bar, and Sheet Iron, also a largo and good stock of Blacksmiths and Farriers tools on hand. o GROCERY DEPARTMENT. THE ABOVE DEPARTMENT IS NOW WELL STOCKED WITH New Seaosn’s Teas, in Half-Chests and Boxes Superior Mauritius Sugars, white and brown crystals and Counters Venus Twist and Black Swan Tobacco Currants, Eleme Raisins, Sultanas, Muscatell Raisins (new fruit) Jordan and Shell Almonds. Bottled Fruit, Figs, Essences, etc., etc. A Large Stock of English and Colonial Lollies, and a full assortment of Pink’s, Morton’s, and Crosse and Blackwell’s Pickles, Jams, Jellies, Sauces, Potted and Preserved Moats, etc., otc. o CHINA AND GLASSWARE, We invite inspection of this Department in Particular, as we have just unpacked twenty-three crates of General Crockery and eight casks of Glassware, consisting of Sets of Cut and Pressed Decanters; Water-Crafts; Tumblers ; Wine, Custard, and Jelly Glasses. INSPECT OUR STOCK BEFORE PURCHASING ELSEWHERE ERIEDLANDER BROS. S Agents Colonial Fire Insurance Company. Auction Sales. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1. ASHBURTON SALE ROOMS AND YARDS. T E, BUCHANAN & CO. will hold £,l , their usual weekly sale of Merchandise Farm Produce Potatoes, and other Effects. Sale at 12.30 sharp. J. E. BUCHANAN & Co., 152 Auctioneers. ASHBURTON. Messrs h. matson and go. have received instructions from Messrs Fnaby Bros, to SELL BY AUCTION, WITHOUT RESERVE, ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12tii, At 12 o’clock, THEIR MAGNIFICENT FREEHOLD OF iAA ACRES OF FIRST-CLASS 4tV/v/ LAND, of which 150 acres are in crop ; Also, THEIR LEASEHOLD OF O'yo ACRES ADJOINING THE / v ABOVE, of which 230 acres are in crop ; Together with their STOCK, FARMING IMPLEMENTS, Ac., Ac., Ac. These Farms, containing as they do, some of the choicest and earliest selected land in the Ashburton district; and being only three and a-half miles from Tinwald and one and a-half miles from Winslow, offer facilities for the conveyance of pro duce seldom to be met with. On the Farms there are two good Seven-roomed Houses and a good Garden. The land is thoroughly fenced, and, taken as a whole, is one of the best pro perties that has been offered to the public for some considerable time past. Inspection is invited. 151 H. MATSON AND CO. The Stud. YOUNG IVANHOE. YOUNG IVANHOE, by Old Ivanhoe, by Sir Walter Scott, out of London Maggie—Sir Walter Scott, by Clydeboy, took first prize as best horse at Exhibition at London in 1862, gold medal at Sterling, and twice first at Glasgow, and several other first prizes. London Maggie took first prize as best three year old mare af Exhibition at London in 1802 and first prize wherever shown. Ivanhoe took first prize at Glasgow as a two year old, was bought for 1100 guineas, and imported to New Zealand. Young Ivanhoe, out of Grey Maggie (imported), out of Blossom, by Ruther glen —by Caledonian, and has taken first prize as a two year old at Timaru, and first prize when next shown as a five year old at Timaru. Young Ivanhoe will travel the South Rakaia, Chertsey, and Mount Hutt dis tricts. For further particulars see cards. ROBERT PATTON, 52 Methven. 1879. TO STAND THIS SEASON. THOROUGHBRED STALLION YOUNG TRADUCER. YOUNG TRADUCER, by Traducer, dam Kasper’s dam, imported. See “ Stud Book.” Young Traducer was bred by W. C. Webb, Esq., at Riccarton. He is a rich dark brown, standing 16 hands high, with immense bone and substance, and for make and shape has been pronounced by the best judges as hal'd to beat anywhere. Young Traducer is rising 5 years. Terms: £5 ss. per mare, payable Ist January, 1880 ; groomago foes 55., payable on first service. Also, the Grey Entire Pony, SYDNEY, Will travel, with the entire horse Young Traducer, the district of Ashburton during the season. Good paddocks 2s. per week. Every care taken, but no responsibility. ROBERT LITTLE, 39 Proprietor. m.*. STUD NOTICE. rjTHE THOROUGHBRED HORSE, TRIBUNE, ] By Traducer, dam Azucena, \ Will travel the Ashburton District \ as usual. Apply, Groom in charge. 21 The Stud. THOROUGHBRED ENTIRE COLT Of the Traduckr Blood. To Travel tills Season the ASHBURTON AND WAKANUI Districts, See future Advertisements for Particulars S. H. FOWLER & CO„ Proprietors, 504a —20 Winslow THE IMPORTED DRAUGHT HORSIi BILLY FAIRPLAY, ’’ILL STAND at Ede’s Horse Bazaar A W: Ashburton, and Travel Wakimi and Longp.eaou Districts. Terms —£‘s 55., payable Ist January, 1880. Groomage— -55., payable first time of service. Particulars see cards.—Apply 535a—03 B. EDE Boarding Houses. PRINCE ALBERT PRIVATE HOTEL rjTHE undersigned having opened the Prince Albert Boarding House, in Wills Street, near the Railway Station, under the management of Me. and Mrs. Lms, begs to say he is determined to keep GOOD TABLE, and afford Comfortable Accommodation to customers at MODERATE CHARGES. THOMAS CLARK, Proprietor. 333a—27 CENTRAL TEMPERANCE HOTEL, Baring Square (Near Town Hall). I) E-OPENING of the above commo \j dioua and centrally situated Pri vate and Commercial Hotel. T. BROADBELT, PROPRIETOR, Is prepared to give Superior Accommoda tion to Boarders and the Travelling Public on REASONABLE TERMS. Weekly Board and Lodging ... £1 Weekly Board 14s. MEALS AT AI.L HOURS. Dinner on Saturday from 11.30. Beds (single), Is. 6d. Private Room for Ladies 153—82 a Business Notices. TINWALD FURNITURE DEPOT. QHARLES RADER CABINET MAKER, FURNITURE DEALER, &c. Venetian and other Blinds, Curtain Poles, Oxford and other Picture Frames made to order. Repairs Executed with Despatch. Note the Address— Great South Road, Ttnwai.d, (Next to Mr. Prettejohn’s, Shoe Makei 1 1 2 H. M. J ONES, Baring Square, LAW & COMMERCIAL STATIONER, BOOK AND MUSIC SELLER Toys, Fancy Goods, Violins, Str'ngs, Concertinas, &c. Magazines, English Papers, & Periodical, by each Mail. Bookbinding Executed with Despatch. 15 THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, Price Twopence, CAN be obtained from the following Agents, who will receive orders Intending Subscribers will please fill up forms, which can be obta nod from any of the above Agents. They will also oblige by stating on the hack of the order to which agent they pay their subscriptions. WEEKS AND DIXON, Printers and Publishers.

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6 fHB ABHBOfctON OUARPIAN HftVRMPft I, lift, Printed and published by Horacx John Weeks and Charles Dixon, at their Printing Office, East Street, Ashbiuvr, Saturday, Nouembcr I, 1879, General Storekeepers, GREAT BANKRUPT SA L E OF THE ASSIGNED ESTATE OF HOOPER, AITKEN, AND CO. .£6,345 10s. U. AND CO. JJAYING been fortunate in securing the whole of the STOCK of Hooper, Aitken and Co., at a nominal Price, will offer for Sale on SATURDAY, the 27TH, And following days, at THE PREMISES LATELY OCCUPIED BY J. H. PASS & CO., (Next the Union Bank of Australia.) In submitting the following GREATLY REDUCED PRICE LIST, we beg to assure our numerous customers and the public, that it has been our determination from the first to keep ourselves abreast of he age, and in every department of our Establishment we have endeavored —in all cases —so to conduct our business tran sactions as to command legitimate success. The rapid growth of our concern in all its branches amply attests this fact. Quotations for Cash : Children’s white Socks, at 2d to 6d Children’s colored Socks, at 3d, 4d & 6d Ladies’ Stockings, at 4d to Is Ladies’ striped Stocking, at 6d to Is 3d GLOYES. Ladies’ lish thread, at 6d to Is Ladies’ kid Gloves, 2s to 3s per pair Ladies’ silk Gloves, Is to 1s 4d. H APERT) A SHF.RY. Black silk Fringes, at 8d to Is fid Colored silk Fringes, half-price Black and colored Lraids, all prices A splendid stock of new silk Buttons, in all shades, at 4d to fid per dozen, to match dress materials Ladies’ leather Bags, half-price Carpet Bags from 3s fid upwards Belts at 4d to 8d each LADIES’ SILK SCARFS. 1230 ladies’ silk Scarfs, decided novel ties, at fid to Is New Girina silk Scarfs, embroidered a both ends, at Is to Is fid COLLARS. 25 doz. ladies’ linen Collars, at fid. to Is lid Rink Collars, at 4d to 8d STAYS. G doz. Stays at 2s, worth 4s 9d The new belted Corset, on the newest principle, easy fit, half-price UNDERCLOTHING DEPARTMENT. Ladies’ Cemesoles Ladies’ Night-dresses, 2s fid to 4s fid Ladies’ Chemises, 2s Id to 5s fid Ladies’ drawers, Is 8d to 4s fid PLAIN AND FANCY DRESS DEPARTMENT. 1500 yards Spring Lustres, at 8d to lOd per yard, worth Is fid 800 yards Taffete Cloth, French goods, at Is to Is 3d French Merino, all colors, at Is fid to 2s fid 20 pieces all-wool Plaid, at Is to 2s fid 600 yards Japanese Silk, at Is per yard, worth 2s fid BOOTS DEPARTMENT. Ladies’ French kid Boots, at 6s to 7s 6p Ladies’ buttoned Boots, 7s fid to 8s 9d Gents’ Boots, 6s per pair under price Children’s Boots, at Is to 2s fid CARPETS. Tapestry, 2s per yard under price Kidder Carpets, Is fid under price Cocoanut Matting, at Is under - price. Blankets at half-price Flannels at half-price CLOTHING DEPARTMENT. Men’s Suits at 40s, former price 70s Men’s Suits at 355, former price 60s Men’s Hats at 3s to 7s fid It is unnecessary to quote prices, though we have given a few above, as the public know that this is a real genuine Sale. The Goods are all quite new, having been im ported within the last few months. Terms will be strictly Cash, as we could not afford to book at those prices. . : Dressmaking on the premises. All orders executed uuder the Superin tendence of a most experienced dress maker. ORR AND CO., IMPORTERS, . ASHBURTON AND RAKAIA. 9 former former former former Business Notices. B L I G H* S CANTERBURY RESTAURANT, Papanui Road, near Post Office, Christchurch. MEALS AT ALL HOURS OF THE DAY. Board and Lodging, 175., 18s., £1 a week. BEDS & MEALS—Is. Each. 452 CHERTSEY. A. R.. MARKHAM (Next Montgomery’s, Chertsey), GENERAL STOREKEEPER, HAVING taken over the store of Messrs. Orr and Co., and increased the stock, is prepared to supply first-class articles in Grocery, Drapery, Ironmongery. etc. Agent for THE ASHBURTON HERALD. 423 Medicinal. S TEEDMAN’S SOOTHING POWDERS KOR CHILDREN CUTTING TEETH. CAUTION TO PURCHASERS. The value of this well-known Family Medi cine has been largely tested in all parts of the world, and by all grades of society, for upwards of FIFTY YEARS. Its well-earned exten sive sale has induced SPURIOUS IMITA TIONS, some of which in OUTWaRD APPEARANCE so closely resemble the ori ginal as to have deceived many purchasers. The proprietor therefore feels it due to the public to give a special caution against the use of SUCH IMITATIONS. Purchasers are therefore requested carefully to observe the four following distinctive characteristics, without which none are genuine : ist—ln every case the words JOHN STEEDMAN, CHEMIST, WALWORTH, SURREY, are engraved on the Government Stamp affixed to each packet. 2nd—Each Single Powder has directions for the dose, and the words, John Steedman, Chemist, Walworth, Surrey, printed thereon. 3rd —The name, Steedman, is always spelt with two EE’s. 4th —The manufacture is carried on solely at Walworth, Surrey. Sold in Packets by all Chemists and Medi cine Vendors. Sold by Kempthorne, Prosser and Co., Auckland. 49° HEAI.FH FOR ALL. HOLLOWAY’S PILLS AND OINTMENT THE PILLS Purify the Lioo 1, correct all disorders of the Liver, Stomach, Kidneys and Bowels, and are invaluable in all corn* plaints incidental to Females. THE OIBTMENT la the only reliable remedy for Bad Logs Old Wounds, Sores, and Ulcers. For Bronchitis, Diphtheria, Cousin, Ct Ids, Gout, Kh' um itism, and all Skin Di leases it has no equal Sold Ly the Proprietor, Thouab Hollowat, 533, Oxford Street, Loudon, and by all Medicine Vendors throughout the World. GRATEFUL—COMFORTIF G. BREAKFAST COCOA. “By a thorough knowledge of the natural laws which govern the operations of digestion and nutrition, and by a careful application of the fine properties of well selected cocoa, Mr. Epps has provided our breakfast tabled with ? delicately-flavoured beverage which may save us many heavy doctors’ bills. It is by tne judi cious use of such articles of diet, that a constitu tion may be gradually built up until strong enough to resist every tendency to disease. Hundreds of subtle maladies are floating arcund us, ready to attack wherever there is a weak point. We may escape many a fata jshaft by keeping ourselves well fortified with pure blcod and a properly nourished frame.”— The Ctvi, Set vice Gazette. SOLD ONLY IN PACKETS LABELLED JAMES EPPS AND CO Homoepathic Chemists, London. KEATING’S COUGH LOZENGES. COUGHS, ASTHMA, BRONCHITIS, ACCUMULATION OF PHLEGM. Composed of the purest articles. These Lozenges contain no opium nor any deleterious drug, therefore the most delicate can take them with perfect confidence. Their beneficial effect is speedy and certain. This old unfail ! ing family remedy is daily recommended by the most eminent physicians. In use nearly 60 years. MEDICAL TESTIMONY. 22, Cold Harbour Lane, London, July 25th, 1877. Sir, —Your Lozenges are excellent, and their beneficial effect most reliable. I stiongly recommend them in cases of v,ough and asthma. You are at liberty to state this as my opinion, ormed from many years’ experience. J. Bringloe, M.R.C.S.L., L.S.A., L.M. , T. Ke' ting, Indian Medical Service. Dear Sir, —Having tried your Lozenges in lia I have much pleasure in testifying to ir beneficial effects in cases of Incipient asumption, Asthma and Bronchial Affec is. 1 have prescribed them largely wkh the t results. W, B. G , Apothecary, H.M.S. Keating’s Cough Lozenges are sold by all Chemists, in tins of various sizes, each having the words “ Keating’s Cough Lozenges” engraven on the Government stamp. 637 KEATING’S WOEM TABLETS, A PURELY VEGETABLE SWEETMEAT, Doth in appearance and taste, furnishing a most agreeable method of administering the only certain remedy for INTESTINAL or THREAD WORMS. It is a perfectly safe and mild preparation, and is especially adapted for childi en. Sold in tins by all chemists. Proprietor, THOS. KEATING, London, Export Chemist and Druggist. 637 tfueful InfomatUh, NEW ZEALAND STAMP DUTIES. Affidavit or Declaration ... ... o 2 6 Agreements, where the value is of or upwards. ... ... o I o Ditto, deed, I Os. counterpart Annual License, Joint Stock Com pany, on every £IOO of nomi nal capital ... ... ...o 1 o Appointments, of power over pro perty ... ... ... o 10 o Bill of Exchange, on demand ... o o 6 Ditto, ditto, inland, not on demand, for every £SO or part thereof ... o I O Bill of Lading, or receipt, or copy... o 1 O Certificate of Incorporation -"5 0 0 Cheque or dra t for any sum ... o o I Conveyance for eveiy £SO, or part thereof .. ... ...050 Deed of Settlement, foi every £too, or part thereof ... ... o 5 0 Deeds not otherwise charged ... o 10 o Lease, without premium, for every £SO, or part thereof annual rent ... ... ...020 Ditto, with premium, with or with out rent, or with premium an annual rent of £2O or more, same rate as Conveyances, on the premium and rent : Coun teiparl of Lease ... ... o 2 6 Policy of Insurance, Marine, for every £IOO or part there of... ... ... ... o I o Ditto, not exceeding six months for every £ too, is. ; 12 months ... o 2 o Power of Attorney ... ... o 10 o ; Promissory Notes on demand ... o O 1 Ditto, other than to bearer, on de- | mand, not exceeding £25, 6d ; not exceeding £“:o, is; and for every additional £SO, or part ... ... ...o I o Receipt for £2, 01 upwards ... o O I Transfer of Shares, where purchase money does not exceed £2O, is ; £SO, 2sfid; £IOO, 5.5; exceed ing £IOO for every ,£SO or part thereof ... ... ... o 2 6 Transfer of station or Run, (except as a mortgage) for every £IOO of value ... ... ... o 10 o MOONLIGHT EVENINGS. The Moon at 3 days old shines till about 8 o’clock. The Moon at 6 days old shines till about half-past 10 o’clock. The Moon at 8 days old shines till nearly I o’clock in the morning. The Moon at 12 days old shines from sun down till about 4 in the morning. The Moon at 15 days old is full, and shines all night. The Moon at 18 days old rises about 9 p.m. and shines till morning. The Moon at 21 days old rises about 11 p.m. and shines till morning. The Moon at 24 days old rises about 2 a.m. and shines till morning. The Moon at 27 days old rises about 4 a.m. and shines till sunrise. THE HOUSEWIFE’S TABLE. The following is a very valuable housewife’s table, by which persons not having scales and weights at hand may readily measure the article wanted to form any recipe without the trouble of weighing, allowance to be made for an extraordinary dryness or moisture of the ar ticle weighed or measured : Wheat flour, I pound is I quart. Indian meal, I pound 2 ounces are I quart. Butter, when soft, 1 pound is 1 quart. Loaf sugar, broken, I pound is X quart. White sugar, powdered, I pound I ounce ate x quart. Ten eggs are I pound. Flour, 4 pecks are 1 bushel. Sixteen large tablespoonsful are I "pint. Eight large teaspoonslul are I gill. Four large teaspoonsful are x /z gill. Two gills are % pint. Two pints ate I quart. Four quarts are 1 gallon. A common sized tumbler holds % pint. A common sized wine glass is a gill. A tea-cup is 1 gill. A large wine-glass is I gill. Forty drops arc equal to I teaspoonful. Four teaspoonfuls are equal to I tablespoon ful. REGISTRATION OF BIRTHS, MAR RIAGES, AND DEATHS. Births. —Parents and all other persons pre sent at a birth, are liable under the Act for Registration under penalty of £10; failing, the occupier of house in which such birth took place is liable. Births are registered free up to sixty-two days, day of birth and of registra tion, both inclusive; afterwards up to six months, on payment of ss. penalty, and after declaration as to truth of particulars being duly made ; and beyond six months only after conviction before a Magistrate, and on pro duction of certificate of conviction signed by Magistrate or Clerk to Bench, and within one month of such conviction. There are other provisions as to registration of children found exposed, and registration of names within one year of birth. ' Marriages. —Marriages must be solem nized with open doors, between eight in the morning and four in the afternoon, in the presence of two or more witnesses. Persons objecting to be married by a clergyman, can be married in a Registrar’s office by a Registrar. Persons desirous of being married must give notice to the Registrar of the district, and take out a Marriage Certificate; but before doing so, must have resided in the district three clear days immediately precaadmg the application for certificate. The fees are :—for Notice and Certificate, £1 2s fid ; Marriage by Registrar, £1; and 2s fid for Copy of Marriage Registrar. Persons wishing to be married out of the dis trict in which they live, can only do so by residing in the district in which they wish to be married for three clear days, and obtaining certificate from the Registrar of that district. And persons living in different districts must either both reside for three clear days in the same district, or else obtain two Certificates, viz:—one from the Registrar of each of the districts in which they reside. Any person making false affirmation, declaration, or repte sentation before a Registrar, is guilty of mis demeanour. Deaths. —The occupier of house in which death occurs, and all persons present at a death, are liable for the registration within thirty one days; and failing these, the Undertaker or person so acting, under penalty of £10; but any of the persons liable may depute, in writing, some person acquainted with par ticulars required to attend and register ; and the person registering MUST in all cases take to the Registrar the Doctor’s Certificate of Death. In all cases of burial, the Undertaker or person so acting, must return to the Registrar within seven days, the Burial Cer tificate, duly signed by Undertaker and officiating Minister, or two householders pre sent at such burial. Undertakers not return ing such Burial Certificates within seven days are liable to a penalty of £5 : ind Clergymen officiating and not signing Burial Certificates are also liable to a penalty of £5. Any person not attending to register, alter notice from Registrar is duly given, is liable to a penalty of £2O There are various other provisions defining powers and duties of Registrar, and imposing penalties for neglect in complying with various provisions of the Act. frubUs feMiasi* _ JUST ARRIVED— SECOND SHIPMENT OF STATIONERY, DIRECT FROM THE MANUFACTORY. Now Opening Up . To Meet the Requirements of the Countv of Ashburton, WEEKS AND DIXON Are now Importing, direct from the makers, Every description of Commercial, Law, and General Stationery, which they are in a position to supply, wholesale or retail, at prices that will compare favorably with any house in the Colony. The Goods now being opened up include a Choice Assortment of Plain and Fancy Note Papers and Envelopes, and some very superior kinds. 10 CASES STATIONERY 10 2 BALES PAPER Full particulars in Printed Lists. 2 Commercial and Law Stationery Notepapers in great variety Envelopes of the newest styles Inkstands and Bottles Pens and Penholders Pencils and Pencilcases Account and Pocket Books, Etc. Wholesale and Retail. WEEKS AND DIXON, Saunders’ Buildings, East Street ASHBURTON. JUST ARRIVED. CHOICE ASSORTMENT OF Commercial AND Household STATIONERY. THE Largest and Finest Lot ever opened up in Ashburton, AND Equal to any exhibited in the Colony. WEEKS & DIXON, Printers, Publishers, AND COMMERCIAL, LAW, AND General Stationers, Guardian Office, EAST STREET ASHBURTON. Moditioni, Testimonials. Tuam Street, Christchurch, . April 28, 1879. To Professor Guscott. Sir, —I have been troubled with Liver Complain these last six years, many times not being able to attend to work. I have tried everything in the shape of patent medicines. I have been an outdoor patient in the Hospi tal ; I got at times temporary relief. I could not sleep on my left side; I kept rolling about backwards and forwards in bed. When I got up in the morning, I would rather be in bed but work 1 had to attend to. When I had eaten a light meal I found it always lodged in my stomach. Always costive, a great palpi tation, pains across the chest, more particu larly under the left breast, always a violent pain between the shoulders, felt just the same as if any one was pouring water down my batk, feet always cold. Happened to get one of your bills when you came to St. Asaph street, which explained to me the symptoms I was laboring under. When I applied to you, you told me all my symptoms, and guaranteed me a perfect cure, which, I am happy to say, you have done through your herbal treatment. I should recommend those troubled with Liver Complaint ta place themselves under your treatment, i I am, Sir, Truly thankful, W 1 lliam Manson. Colombo Street, April 21, 1879. To Professor Guscott. SIR,—I have been troubled with Dysentery for the last three months, so much so that I was .perfectly exhausted, the linings of my intestines peeled away in flakes. I tried every remedy tnat I could hear of, but to no purpose. Hearing that you were in Christchurch, and seeing the many wonderful cures, was induced to place myself under your treatment, and I am happy to say in one week I am free from the diarrhoea, and gaining strength from your herbal treatment. I am, yours respectfully, Ellen Brown. I give you this testimonial for the benefit o others, as I know there are a great many others suffering from the same complaint in Christchurch. Borough Hotel, Manchester Street, Christchurch, April 21, 1879. To Professor Guscott. Sir,--I have been troubled with Sciataca and Rh.umatism since the commencement of the West Coast diggings in 1864, where I had to leave through medical advice, and went to Melbourne, and thence to Sydney, and then I thought I would try the tropical climate of Queensland, and only found temporary relief. I came to Christchnrch, and tried doctors of the best' medical repute, and got no better. Thinking that it was useless to go any further 1 gave up all hopes of being restored ; 1 could scarcely walk, and staying at an old friend’s, he advised me to consult you, and I am happy to say I am in as perfect health as I was in 1864, when I crossed the ranges of the West Coast, and was only ten days under your treatment. John O’Brien. To Professor Guscott. Sir, —Having been troubled with asthma for the last seven years, on several occasions I have been propped up in bed, and many times I had to get up and walk to get a breath of air, and had become so bad that 1 was not able to t-tend to my business ; in Let, I had become a burden to myself and the people with whom I was stopping. When I came to you you told me all my symptoms, which gave me confidence to place myself under your treatment, and, being a believer in herbs, and seeing the large assortment in your establishment, and also the references from other sufferers the same as myseif, in looking back to the time of my suffering so long, and spending so much money without receiving any benefit from the treat ment until I applied to you.—l remain, yours ever thankful, Donald Smith. Great King-street, Dunedin, May 30. To Professor Guscott. Sir, —I have to inform you that I am able to return home after your treatment of 4 weeks’ duration, having been troubled with dropsy this last 4 years. 1 have been tapped twice ; have been under the doctors in Oamaru, and Iso in Dunedin, and never received any bene fit from their treatment. When my sister called on you last April you told her if I would came to St. Kilda and stop with her you would treat me for a fortnight free of charge, and after that time, if I were no better, you would require no payment ; but I am happy to inform you that I feel as well as ever I felt, and free 01 dropsy, and can eat and sleep well. I trust that your days nay be long in Dunedin. You may be assured that I will speak of the cure you have effected in me on my return home, as I leave my sister to-morrow. —I remain yours ever grateful, Mrs. Isabella Fraser. St. Kilda, June 10, 1878. Manchester Street, Christchurch, April 29th, 1879. To Professor Guscott, Sir, —I have been troubled with Neuralgia for a length of time, and have suffered the most excruciating pains; tried everything that I could hear of, I then saw your testimonials in the papers, and the “ Star. ” I was advised to give you a trial, but I have this to say that I am perfectly free from pain. I can eat and sleep well, and am not disturbed at nights or meal times as I have been for a length of time. I have told several the pain I suffered, and the wonderful relief I have had, and I would ad vise anyone troubled with Neuralgia to apply to you, as they can depend on a perfect cure. Yours ever grateful, H. B. Williams, Tuam street, Christchurch. To Professor Guscott, Sir,—Having for the last four years suffered from bad eyes, being totally blind in one, and from using a solution of nitrate of silver as a lotion, which had penetrated my whole system, causing me the most acute pains, which, added to rheumatism, prevented my sleeping at night, and rendered my life absolutely burdensome to me, 1 have consulted and been treated by doc tors in different parts of Canterbury, as also in the Christchurch Hospital, but without obtain ing the slightest relief. Determined to leave no stone unturned while the smallest chance remained of an abatement of my sufferings, I applied to you immediately I heard of your arrival, and the cure which you have effected would seem to many incredible, but as I am still here a living proof of the success of your treatment, as can only be testified by hundreds in Christchurch, who knowing what I was like for so long up to a week ago, look with astonishment at the change which you have wrought. Wishing you many years of happi ness and prosperity "in pursuing your useful career, I am, dear Sir, yours respectfully, Patrick Burns. Sexton’s Allenton House, St. Asaph-street, Christchurch, oena«rd*l Jhriatwn, IF YOU WANT A NEAT BUSINESS CARD, GO TO THE “ HERALD ” OFFICE IF YOU WANT A WELL-PRINTED CIRCULAR, TRY THE “HERALD” OFFICE IF YOU WANT ATTRACTIVE HANDBILL, JTRY THE 'HERALD" OFFICE. IF YOU WANT A MAGNIFICENT POSTER, CALL AT THE HERALD OFFICE. IF YOU WANT ANY ‘DESCRIPTION OF PLAIN OR ORNAMENTAL PRINTING, CALL AT THE " HERALD OFFICE,’ East Street North. WEEKS & DIXON, PROPRIETORS.

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The Ashburton Guardian. COUNTY AGRICULTURAL AND SPORTING RECORDER. Vol. I.—No. 17. ASHBURTON, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1879. Price—TWOPENCE Auctioneers and Conunisssion Agents EDMISTON BROS. & GUNDRY (LATE BULLOCK AND CO.), ASHBURTON, UqUeral Merchants, Auctioneers, Stock, Estate, and Commission Agents.: Sales of Stock, Farm Implements, Ac., will be held at their Yards, Ashbur ton, and the Tinwald Yards, on alternate TUESDAYS. CASH ADVANCES Made on Stock, Produce, &c., consigned for Positive Sale, EDMISTON BROS. & GUNDRY. 19 ALFRED HARRISON, AUCTIONEER, COMMISSION AGENT, ETC. SALES, Sales of Stock, Mer chandise, Furniture and Effects, also Pigs, Fowls, and General Produce. weekly” SALE Every SATURDAY at 12 o’clock. i SALE YARDS ATTENDED, nines can be made at my office or at the Yards. ■•Agent for the Transatlantic Fire ' ' Insurance Company. 5 MR. JOHN LLOYD CRAWLEY, AUCTIONEER, STOCK, LAND, ESTATE, AND COM MISSION AGENT, Holds Weekly Seles Every Saturday, at One o’clock, of Hordes, Farm Produce, and Gentewd Merchandise of every descrip tion. Full advertisements third page. J. AtfImONEER, Stock, Land, Estate, and Commission Agent, Riiildinga, Eaat-at. t Ashburton. *77a J. [Card.] E. B co HAN AN & Co. Auctioneers, Land, and Estate Agents, ASHBURTON. 313 a FARMERS AND OTHERS. Messrs, acland, Campbell, & . GO. are prepared to supply Farmers and others with Station .Stores, Fencing “Wire, Fencing Staples, Standards, &c., at Lowest Rates, and of First-class quality. : AGENTS FOR THE ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY. CAPITAL ... ... £2,000,000 INSURANCES EFFECTED AT LOWEST • RATES: ACLAND, CAMPBELL & CO., 05 Auctioneers. JP RED K . pAVI TT , East Street (Close to the Railway Station) Ashburton, Jtand and General Commission Agent. Orders taken for —Sydney Drays, Newcastle Coal and Malvern (by the truckfload), Build iag Materials of, all kinds. Fencing Wire, Agricultural Implements, English and Ameri can, &c., &c. 1 MESSRS. POYNTZ & CO., AND ' GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS. Rents and Debts Collected. Money advanced on Freehold Security. 7 Hotels. A ND, -pjV ST ATE, RAILWAY HOTEL WINSLOW. -R. W. HARRIS requests the public ■: .to know that he is back at his old botlsej and wishes his old friends to know that- they will receive- the same good accommodation -as formerly. Private Rvutes bf . Rooms for families. < . Wines and -jjjfe'-bf'the ’ best brands. -.Good stabling loose boxes) with every* attendance. W| HARRIS, PROPRIETOR, 31W B Millers, &c. SAUNDERS BROS., * MILLERS, 1 Grain Merchants, i AND ) GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS. Offices— EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. , Mills— * GREAT SOUTH ROAD. 72 HATOFFAT begs to inform the , IVi inhabitants of Ashburton s and surrounding districts that his NEW FLOUR MILL AT WAKANUI ’ HAS COMMENCED WORK, And hopes, by strict attention to bnsi , ness, and turning out a First-class article, to merit a share of public support. Special attention paid to Gristing, and Farmers from a distance can have their Grist ground by return. 31 Insurance. THE LONDON & LANCASHIRE FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Capital— Fully Subscribed, £1,500,000. JURE INSURANCES of all kinds taken at lowest rates, special attention being given to Stack, Farm, Building, and other Agricultural Risks. Applications by letter for insurance will be promptly attended to. The London and Lancashire being purely a Fire Company, the whole of its ( resources are available to meet Fire claims I and this feature will at once commend itself to the public, for the resources of the Company can never be applied to the settlement of Life Claims or Marine Losses, but every penny of its Capital (the whole of which could be called up at any time), together with its reserves, are available for Losses by Fire, and offer a complete guarantee that all engagements will be fully carried out. [ Claims are met with promptitude and [ liberality. r Agents for Ashburion— SAUNDERS BROS. ’ 6 Business Notice. IN BANKRUPTCY. ; W EKS & DIXON have on Sale at their Office, East Street North,- - PROOFS OF DEBT FORMS, FORMS OF AFFIDAVIT. Also, — FORMS of TO LET and FOR SALE. CHRISTCHURCH AND SUBURBAN DIRECTORY FOR 1879. [ /"AN SALE at the “ HERALD ” Office, * \ / Saunders Buildings, East-street, a 1 Price : Two Shillings and Sixpence. Neatly Bound in Cloth. The above Volume contains a lot of Vfduable informationi and should be in the ( band* of every Tradesman. Timber Merchants. TIMBER! TIMBER!! 300,000 THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND FEET OF SUPERIOR BJU ILD IN G TIMBER. ALSO, 20 t OOO TWENTY THOUSAND SAWN TOTARA AND BLACK PINE JpENCING gTAKES NOW ON SALE AT HAYES’ TIMBER YARDS, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, AT REDUCED PRICES. 12 Brick Manufactory. BRICKS. fJIHE UNDERSIGNED havirg COM PLETED .heir KILN at Ashburton, arc prepared to SUPPLY BRICKS, equal tc any made in the Colony, at any Station up or down. Samples to be seen at the Company's Offices, Ashburton, Rakaia, andV. inslow W. MONTGOMERY & CO [Limited] 32 Saddler. WM. ANDERSON, SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER, Ashburton, HAS always in STOCK a complete assortment of every description of Saddlery, Harness, Whips, Saddlers’ Iron mongery, Ac., imported direct from Eng land. Goods to order manufactured on the premises of the best Materials, and at the lowest rates. 11 Cabinetmakers. T. A. GATES, QAB I N E T MAKER, PICTURE FRAME MAKER, AND UNDERTAKER, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, ASHBURTON. 4 SPILLARD ’ S CABINET MAKING AND UPHOL STERY Manufactory, and Ware house, next to the Union Bank, Tancred street, Ashburton. Sitting Room and Bedroom Tables, Couches, Cheffonniers, Chairs, Chests of Drawers, Washstands, Commodes, Chim ney Glasses, Toilet do., Whatnots, Dress ing Tables, Cradles, Children’s Cots, Bassi nettes, Basket Ware, Bedsteads—double, single, iron, and wood ; Mattresses, spring, hair, wool, and flax; Beds, feather, woollen, and cotton-flock; Bolsters and Pillows, do., do.; Carpets, Rugs, Floorcloth ; Mats and Matting Fibre, Cocoa and China; Fenders, Fire Irons and Japanned Ware ; Galvanised Baths and Buckets ; Kitchen Tables ; and English and American Chairs. Blinds—Venetian, Wire Gauze, Common Roller, and Spring; Curtain Poles, Ac. Orders promptly attended to. 13 CABINETMAKING & UPHOLSTERING ESTABLISHMENT, East Street (next Echo Dining Rooms), ASHBURTON. John e e c h , PRACTICAL CABINETMAKER, UPHOLSTERER, PAPERHANGER, Ac. ALL KINDS OF REPAIRS. Furniture Renovated and Repolished, or Exchanged. 16 WANTED KNOWN—That Visiting Cards, plain or mourning, can be obtained printed in various styles, at the “Herald 1 ’ and “Guardian” offices, near the Railway Station, General Merchants. GREAT SALE OF THE ASSIGNED ESTATE OF HOOPER, AIT KEN & CO. ORE AND CO., HAVING SECURED THE ENTIRE STOCK Of the above Estate, amounting to £5,345 1 os. 4f1., Have decided to give the PUBLIC the advantage of their Purchase by SELLING the whole of the DRAPERY, CLOTHING, BOOTS and SHOES, IRONMONGERY, FURNITURE, CROCKERY & GLASSWARE AT ABOUT HALF THE USUAL PRICE fob CASH. SALE OF THE DRAPERY, CLOTHING, BOOTS AND SHOES, AT THE PREMISES EATERY OCCUPIED BY J, H. PASS AND CO. SALE OF THE IRONMONGERY, FURNITURE, CROCKERY & GLASSWARE, AT THE NEW PREMISES OF HOOPER, AITKEN AND CO. BOTH SALES WILL COMMENCE ON SATURDAY, 27th SEPT. ORR AND CO., ASHBURON AND RAKAIA. 10 Chemist. M E D I C A L FI A L L. Established 1874. J. M. £J AMBRIDGE ’ DRUGGIST, FAMILY AND DISPENSING CHEMIST, Has always in .Vtock— SPONGES—Honeycomb and Turkey Toilet TRUSSES—Common Circu'ar, Cole’s, Sal mon and Ody’s, Mocmain, iVe. ELASTIC STOCKINGS Knee Caps, Wristlets, and Anklets ; Abdominal Belts in Silk and Thread. FEEDING BOTTLES—Mather’s, Maw’s, Dean’s, Stocker’s, Ayrton and Saun ders’, O’Connell’s. INFANTS’ FOODS—Liebig’s, Hard’s, Neave’s, Ridge’s, Nestle’s. COD LIVER OILS—I )c.Tough's, I.ang ton’s, Holler’s, Foxe’s, Southall Bros. PERFUMERY—Piesse and Luhin’s, Rim mel’s, Gosnell’s, P.riedenbach’s, how's, The Crown Perfumery Company’s HORSE AND CATTLE MEDICINES. HOMCEOPATHIC MEDICINES—Leath and Ross’s daily expected ex “ tVai tangi. TEETH CAREFULLY EXTRACTED. H cc h-1 S w a o C H A S. NEATE. MOORE STREET, rn H j ASHBURTON. | 621 General Storekeeper. SHBURTON gTORE. The Oldest Established Business in the County of Ashburton. D. WILLIAMSON AND CO., DRAPERS, GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, TEA, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS. The Best House in Town for MEN’S, BOYS’, AND YOUTHS’ READY-MADE CLOTHING. CELEBRATED BOOT AND SHOE DEPOT. 14 SAN DO AND CO., STOREKEEPERS, TOBACCONISTS, NEWS AGENTS, &c,, itc., EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Labor Registry Office. 35 Painter. J. R. CHAPMAN, jpAINTER, GLAZIER, PAPER HANGER & SIGNWRITER, Importer of Paperhanginga, White Lead, Glass, Ac. The trade supplied at lowert Wholesale Prices. 17 S. COLLINS & SON, J)AINTERS, PAPERHANGERS, SIGN-WRITERS, PLUMBERS, and DECORATORS, Moore-strebj Ashburton. Country orders promptly attended to, and the quality of Work and Materials Guaranteed. Public Notices. WANTED KNOWN—That we are now Selling 250 Cream Laid Commercial Envelopes for 25., cash ; 500 ditto, 3s. (id. cash ; and 1000 ditto, Cs. Cd., for prompt cash only. Weeks & Dixon. WANTED —Servants out of Employ ment to advertise for Situations in the “Herald” and “Guardian.” Only One Shilling, for Cash, fifteen words. Builders. Ashburton steam saw mills i SASH AND DOOR j M ANUFACTORY. G. PARKIN, Proprietor, BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR. Moore Street, Every description of Timber and Budding Materials in Stock and supplied on most, reasonable terms. Plans prepared and Estimates Given on tl e shortest notice. 20 Carriers. B. C. SMITH, ENERAL CARRIER, ETC., Moore Street, Ashburton. 25 rn H. BREWER’S Royal Mail COACH I , leaves Longbeach for Ashburton (via Waterton, Ashton, Wheatstone, and Tinwald) daily, at 7 a.in., returning by the same route on arrival of 3 p. m. train from Christchurch. Parcels and orders punctually attended co. T. H. BREWER, 195 Proprietor. ECOOKSON, Wills Street, runs the . MAIL COACH from Ashburton Railway Station to Green Street, Alford Forest, and Mount Somers, every Tuesday, and Friday, returning Wednesday and Saturday at 8 p. m. Business Notices. Advertise. If you want fto sell a Farm, to sell a Horse, to rent a Farm, to buy a Horse, to buy a House, to rent a House, to obtain Board, to sell Groceries, to sell Furniture, to sell Hardware, to hire a Servant, to borrow Money, If you want ■{ to sell Dry Goods, to sell a Carriage, to sell Real Estate, to seek a Situation, to obtain a Servant, to engage a Salesman, to sell Millinery Good ;, to sell a House or Section, to find a Strayed Animal, to find any one’s Address, to sell a piece of Furniture, to find an owner for Anything, to buy a second-hand Carriage, 1 to find anyihing you have L ost, If you want Ito sell Agricultural Implements YOU CAN DO SO, BY MAKING YOUR WANTS KNOWN h IN THE ASHBURTON HERALD. OFFICE ; SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, East Street. FARMERS ! FARMERS ! FARMERS ! R. McKERROW AND CO., RE Cash Purchasers of Wool, Grain, and all kinds of Farm Produce, and are also prepared to make Liberal CASH ADVANCES on the above placed in their hands either for sale or shipment to the English or Colonial Markets. A Large Stock of Cornsacks, Wool packs, Ac., fur sale at lowest current prices. R. McKERROW A CO., GRAIN M E HCIIA N T RAKAIA. CO EATING AND SEED POTATOES. JUST RECEIVED —A few Tons of Good Derwent POTATOES for Sale, Cheap. GEORGE JAMESON, 97 Ashburton. | For Sale. | FOR SALK, i T 2 000 Tussock Land, La * JtUUU Lots to suit purchasers. 1 Very Liberal Terms. 74 SAUNDERS BROS. FOR SALE, DOUBLE SEATED BUGGY. And a quantity of Livery Stable keeper’s effects. 70 SAUNDERS BROS. Poulterer, &c. RABBITS! RABBITS!! P . HARPER, FISHMONGER AND POULTERER Near the Ashburton Hotel, East .Street. ' BEGS to inform the inhabitants . f Ashburton that he HAS OPENED in the above line, and trusts, by stnn attention to business, and supplying *»•« articles of first class quality, hope* to merit a share ol public patronage OYSTER SALOON. Hot Fried Fish and Tea and Coffee at all hours. Amusements. p AGING pLUB. ANNUAL MEETING. WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19 m and 20TII. FIRST DAY. 1. Handicap Hurdle Race of 40 sovs; distance 3 miles, over 8 flights of about 3ft. 6in. hurdles ; nomination I sov., acceptance 2 sovs. 2. County Hurdle Race Handicap of 25 sovs. ; over 6 flights of abcut 3ft. 6 in. hurdles; nomination I sov., acceptance 2 sovs. ; 1% miles. District horses only. 3. Maiden Plate of 20 sovs. ; distance 1 miles ; weight for age ; entrance 2 sovs. ; district horses only, that have never won an advertised race, 4. Ashburton Cup Handicap of 50 sovs., added to a sweepstake of 5 sovs. for acceptors ; nomination 2 sovs., acceptance 2 sovs-; 2 miles. 5. Ladies’ Purse of 25 sovs.; district horses only ; welter weights for age ; gentlemen riders, who must be members of the Ash burton Racing Club; entrance 2 sovs.; l}4 miles. 6. Farmers’ Plate of 10 sovs.; for horses the bona fide property of owners residing in the County of Ashburton ; no weight under 12 stone; l'/z miles; entrance I sov. SECOND DAY. 1. County Steeplechase of 30 sovs.; over about 2 miles of fair hunting country ; weight for age; for district horses only; entrance 2 sovs. 2. Racino Club Handicap of 40 sovs.; added to a sweep of 3 sovs. for acceptors ; Imiles ; open ; nomination 2 sovs. 3. Tradesmen's Handicap of 20 sovs.; district horses only; Imiles; nomina tion I sov.; acceptance 1 sov. 4. Forced Handicap of 15 sovs.; for all winning horses at this meeting ; entrance 2 sovs.; 1 % miles. 5. Consolation Handicap of 15 sovs.; for beaten horses; nomination I sov.; acceptance 1 sov. RULES AND REGULATIONS : Qualification fee, £2 25.; members of the Ashburton Racing Club free. No entry will be received for any of the races except on the condition that all dis putes shall be decided by the stewards, whose decision in all cases shall be final. County horses shall be held to mean horses the bona fide property of owners residing in the County of Ashburton pre vious to Ist September, 1879. Canterbury Jockey Club rules strictly adhered to unless otherwise specified. No protest will be entertained mile, s £2 2s. be deposited, which shall be fot • feited should the protest, in the opinion of the stewards, prove frivolous. All entries and nominations to be in the hands of the secretary, addressed to the Somerset Hotel, not later than 4 p.m. on October 31st. Weights to appear for first day’s handicaps on Friday. November 14th ; acceptances on Monday, November 17th, in “ Lyttelton Times,” the “Press," and the Ashburton “Herald," and for second day’s racing, weights will be declared at 7 p.m. on evening of Novem her 19 ; acceptances at 9 p. in. same night \ll entries to be sealed and addressed t< to the secretary, Ashburton, encl«sm| entrance fees, name and age of horse, aiu colors of the rider. Any jockey riding in any other than hit declared colors will be fined one sovereign JAMES WILKIE, 40p a Hon. Sec, CI CIIOOL Requisites and Artist M .up rials. H. M. JONES, Statin .er. Barjng Square, *

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SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE POUT OF LYTTELTON. ARRIVED. Nov. I—Hma, from North. Nov. 2—Clio, from Waitapu. Nov. I—Hawea, from Dunedin. Nov. I—Jane Douglas, from Kaikoura. Nov. I —Magellan Cloud, from Kaipara Nov. I—Rotomahana, from Sydney, via the North. Nov. 2—Wanaka, from Wellington. Nov. 3—Elizabeth Castle, from Picton. Nov. 3 —Saucy Lass, from Picton. MAILED. Nov. I—Hawea, for Wellington. • Nov. I—*Kotqmahana, for Port Chal mers. Nov. 2—Jmw Douglas, for Timaru. Nov. 2—Prosperity, for Kaipara. Nov. 2—Maud Graham, for Picton. Nov. 3—Wanaka, for Dunedin. Nov. 3—Wave of Life, for Kaipara. Nov. 3—Huia, for Kaikoura and Wel lington. EXPECTED ARRIVALS. From London —Lady Jocelyn, Euterpe, Knowsley Hall (M.K.J.R.), Huruuui, Hereford Southesk. and Waitara. From Newcastle—Surprise, Australian Sovereign, and Tasso. From New V**rk via Wellington—Her mes. From New Y«*rk—Annabel. From Mauritius—Jasper. From New York, via Port Chalmers —Esmeralda. From the Sounds—Esther. From Glasgow—Remonstrant. From Calcutta —Bruce. STEAMERS LEAVE LYTTELTON AS UNDER. For Wellington —Wellington, This Day (Tuesday). Passengers from Christ church to Port by the 2.40 p.m. train. To be followed by the Tararua on Thursday, 6th November. For Napier and Auokiand—Rotoma hana, on Saturday, Tlh November. Passengers from Christchurch to Port by the 4 p.m. train. To be followed by the Wanaka, on Saturday, Bth November. For Port Chalmers —Wakatipu, Wed nesday, November slh. For Melbourne, via Bluff—Tararua, Tuesday, 11th Nov. Fob Sydney —Rotomahana, Friday, 7th November. Passengers from Christ church to Port by the 4 p.m. train. To be followed by the Wakatipu, on Nov. 13. . FobAkaboa —Penguin, Saturday, Nov. 8. Fob Hobart Town —Tararua, Nov. 11. For Picton, Nelson, &c. —Wellington, This day, 4th Nov. Passengers by the 2.40 p.ra. train from Christ church to Port, Cargo till noon. All berths to be secured at the Shipping Office. [By Telegraph.} Hokitika, Nov. 3. Sailed Claud Hamilton, for Mel bourne, taking 34 oza. of gold, the pro duce of the district. COMMERCIAL. Messrs J. T. Ford and Co. report on the live stock market for the week ending Friday, the 31st inst, as follows : The Addington Yards on Wednesday were fully supplied with fat and store cat tle, and, for trade requirements over sup plied with fat sheep. In fact we might say that it was with difficulty, and at con siderable reduction in prices, that fat sheep were quitted at all. The trade were full up from outside and previous week’s purchases, .and declined to operate to any extent, and a drop of from Is to Is 6d per head on sheep was the con sequence. Fat cattle sold freely at from 25s to 30s per lOOlbs, and store stock of all descrip tions were in capital demand. In fact, store cattle have taken a decided rise, and as the feed is still bound to increase, we can Jook forward to some briskness in the store stock business for some months to come. Stove sheep are also in good demand, especially half-breed Leicesters of mixed sexes. Good ewes, with a fair average per cenfc of lambs at foot, are also in good de mand, and sell freely at from 8s Cd to 9s 6d the couple. Our entries were on account of Messrs Studholme, Coldstream, George Green, Holmes, R. Gibson, W. C. Webb, T. Sutherland, Thomas Sutton, J. Morgan, 1,. E. Corsbie, F. Tooth, Ingram, R B. Coward, J. L. Patrick, Linton, Linney, and others, quitting all our lines, except in one instance, at quotations equal to 2hd per lb for unshorn sheep, and lid per lb for shorn, and beef at from 25s to 30s per 100 lbs. Mr Studholme’s cross-breds brought I's 3d. each ; Mr Morgan’s, at from 7s 3d n > to 134 each ", Mr Corabie's, at 11s each ; fat lambs, at 6s 01 each. A line of store cattle, on ac-mnt of Mr W. C. Webb, brought £4 each. A line on account of Mr Green, at £6 10s each. A line of young stock, on account of Mr James Holmes, brought £3 6s each, and springers brought from £6 to £8 10s each. During the week we have placed pri vately several mobs of store cattle, and in quiries fro -n the country are active both for cattle and sheep. At our wool and skin sale yesterday we had the usual attendance of buyers, and biddings were remarkably brisk through out, best cross-bred skins bringing up to 4s 6d and 4s 7d, and best merino skins as high as 4s 8d each ; medium, for both tinman, from 3s 3d to 3s lOd each. Wool, in bag lots, sold at from s|d, and up to 6d per lb. ■ We sold during the week our hides— -147 I—for1 —for shipment, at 3d per lb all round. Bough fat brought 2|d per lb, and tallow 2|d per lb. At our horse. Bale on Saturday we of ■feted a good many lots, but the demand is by no means brisk, in fact it is a mystery to us how so many useless animals are live and cost their owners the weekly tolls of 2s 6d per head in the hope of quitting them, Good useful lam horses find havers, s* do f\ so good carriage stock, few ASHBURTON RETAIL LIST. j. j. d. luUcr, inferior to iie.it If* If* 12 In 1 O iiggs, P' dozen - ■ I 2 to O O Cheese, prime quality, Plb o 8 to oio Bacon, prime smoked, Plb 09 to 010 Hams in cloth, IMb - 10 to O O Flour in bags, ft? loolb 146 to 00 Oatmeal. {? 25th - 6 o to 3/4 Lard, iff tb - - - o o to o o POST OFFICE NOTICES. The next mail for the United Kingdom, Continents of Europe and America, &c, via San Francisco, will be closed at Christ church on Saturday, Bth November. This mail is due in London on 23rd December. The next mails for the United Kingdom, &c, via Brindisi and Southampton (for correspondence addressed by either of these routes only) will be closed at Christ church on November 10. The mail via Brindisi will be due in London on the 12th of January, 1880, and the mail via South ampton on 19th January, 1880. Mails leave the Ashburton Post Office, as follows ; For Christchurch and North at io 20 a. m. 4 p.m., and 7.30 p.m., daily. For Cl ert ey at 10.20 a.m daily. F' r Rakaia at 10.20 a.m and 4 p.m daily. F-r Dunedin, Tinwald Winslow, Hinds, Coldstream, Kangitata, Orari, Winchester, and Gera'dinc, at 10.20 a.m, daily. For Temuka. Titnaru, and South at 10.20 a.m and 3 p.m daily. For Greenstreel, Ashburton Forks, Mount Somers, and Ashburton Gorge on Tuesdays and Fridays at 10.30 a.m For Ashton, Waterloo, and Longbeach, at .15 p.m. daily. For Wakanui and Scalield, on Mondays and Thursdays, 7.30 p.m. Svd.mky J. Dick, Chief Postmaster. UNCLAIMED LETTERS. The following letteis from places beyond the colony were received at the Ashburton Post Office during the month of September, and lemamed unclaimed on the Ist Novem ber, 1879 : Alec, Alfred Brooks, Joseph Bunton, W. Corcoran, Michael Daly. John (2) Daly, Joseph (2) O’Connell, F. C, Mulcahv Pat Smith, John (brickmakcr) Walsh, Roger Wetherill, Mrs G. H. Wetherill. Miss M. E. Woodley, Charles W. Sr, G. Douglas, Postmaster. On the first da’ / each month a list is ex hibited at each Pc t Office in the Colony of the addresses of all letters received from places be yond the Colony that have remaind unclaimed for one month at such Post Office; and such of these letters as remain unclaimed at the end of a further period of two months are then for warded to the Dead Letter Office, to be return ed unopened to the countries where they origi nated. Unclaimed letters originating in the Colony are not advertised, but at the end o two months are forwarded to the Dead Letter Office, Wellington, there to be opened and re turned to the writers. A travelling Post Office having been estab lished on the Southern line o I railway, letters hearing a late fee of 2d. may be posted at any station in the mail carriage attached to the express train, and they will be included in the mails made up in transit for offices on the main line and branches. NOTICE. NEW POSTAL REGULATION. Letters posted within the colony having the names and addresses of the senders printed on the address side of the envelopes, accompanied by a request that the letters be returned if not claimed'within a stated period, will be return ed unopened. Provided, however, such letters shall have remained in the post office to which they may he addressed, at least ten days. BIRTH. Frisky.— On October 25tb, the wife of William Frisby (second daughter of Edward and Isabella Corbett, Ashbur ton Forks) of a daughter. The Ashburton Guardian, COUNTY AGRCULTURAL & SPORTING RECORDER. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1879. On the 27th of August there was severed one more Jink between the pre sent and past of England’s later history, by the death of Sir Rowland Hill, the mention of whose name calls up at once the whole panorama of the penny pos tage system of Great Briatain and its unparalleled success. Sir Rowland had reached the advanced ago of 83, and his death came on after a warning of several months, during which time he had been unable to leave his room. The old man died, not from any disease that could bo fairly specified, but from the decay ox vital energy which inevitably occurs as old age draws on. The postal reformer was born in 1795 at Kidderminster, and was liras one of the now few public celebrities in the old country, whose memories could connect the last century with the present. Up till tlm ago of 33 the now deceased gentleman occupied no very prominent position in toe. out plodded on as a mathematical teacher U' a Birmingham school under the sopor.n tendency of his father. 11l health com pelled him to relinquish scholastic duties, and shortly .after he became Secretary to the Royal Commission for the Coloniza tion of South Australia. For some time after this he devoted himself to many useful works, and while in connection with the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge, his attention was turned to the great question of postal reform, with the solution of which his name has been so closely associated, and which has immortalised him in the his tory of his country’s progress. Like all reformers, Mr Hill had to meet a strong opposition in his endeavours to introduce a cheaper and more extensive system of postal communication in the country, and for daring to find fault with the English Post Office' he was un hesitatingly set down as a meddler in other people’s matters, and a man whose meddling could not arise out of anything but crass ignorance and overweening self conceit. But this condemnation came from those who were connected with the postal department, and not from the great body of the people whose interests the reforms aimed at were calculated to servo. When Sir Rowland set himself the task of bringing about what has resulted in the present penny postal system, the cost of letter communication was something formidable. The postage on a letter from England to Scotland was the now fashionable patent medicine figure Is l|d, and every separate sheet, or part of a sheet, no matter what its nature, had to pay another thirteenpence halfpenny. The high price of postage, however, was not so much the evil Sir Rowland, then Mr, Hill aimed at re moving. During two decades the revenue from the Post Office had not risen, and Rowland Hill was quite satisfied that ho knew a plan not only for increasing the revenue from the legitimate business of the Post Office, but also for drawing revenue from a class of people who had never hitherto used the Post Office at all, simply because of the exorbitant chaiges made. Perhaps the most objectionable because grossly unjust feature of the old postal regime was the system of franking a privilege enjoyed by the members of | Parliament and the Government officers, ! ami tills* privilege was greatly abused and i not uufruquonMy traded on, with a view j to making profit. Those of our readers | who are acquainted with the writings ofj Sir Walter Scott will remember one in- j stance at least in which the greatest romancer of his time —and in fact of any | time —makes one of his characters remind I a correspondent of the v-i-dom of “saving the frank” with a vie.v to its doing duty another time, p.nd this system of petty fraud was in full swing when Mr Rowland Hill begun his form. Regarding .Sir Walter (Pcott’s writing, two, wo may mouth *n by the way that he attributes his terribly small manuscript to the necessity that existed for crowding as much matter as possible upon a single sheet; to sve the high postage that would accrue upon a “ double letter.” Letters were 'dre.i scut, too, in parcels by the hands ul travellers, and by merchants' conveyances, so that seldom indeed could the poor man, unable to aiibrd the postal charge, have an oppor tunity of communicating with a distant relative. What wo have above roughly outlined was the state of allairs when Mr Howland Hill initiated the successful movement which lias made him famous. Looking into the working of the then postal system, he found the smallest cost in the whole working was in the transit of the mail bags from place to place—and that, too, i the days of mail coaches. It was the collection and delivery of letters that piled up the excessive costs. The reformer had great difficulty in inducing Govern ment to take his schemes into considera tion but when they did so they found that this was what ho meant to do. He would discard altogether the idea of payment enclosures, and substitute the system oow in use- charging for weight only, ■ad irrespective of distance carried, thus •diving a uniform fee for letters of a uniform weight. Prepayment was en forced, so that it was no longer possible for a correspondent to post a letter with a few hieroglyphics written outside, under stood only by the person to whom the letter was addressed, have the letter for warded, the hieroglyphics read by the proper person, and then the letter rejected by the latter and thrown back upon the hands of the Post Office officials. This was a very common occurrence while the deliverers continued to collect the postal tees. Franking was abolished, except on Government service. The first reduction effected was from the high sums charged to a uniform price of fourpence. With the fourpenny post age came in also the adhesive stamp, relieving the officers of the duty of col lecting fees. This great reduction took place in 1839, and so marked was the suc cess attending it, so wide the increase of of business done during the short time the fee was at fourpence, that in 1840 the final fall to a penny was accomplished, and one of the grandest institutions of modern times was for ever established. Almost throughout the civilised and cor responding world, Sir ilowland Hill’s cheap system of inland postage has been adopted, but the figures before us show the real change it brought about in England. In 1838, 70,000,000 letters upon which a price could be charged were delivered in Great Britain. In 1878 the number was 1,028,000,000. The differ ence tells its own tale. The revenue fell somewhat after Sir Rowland’s first reduo-: tion, but it rapidly rose, and in 1878 it is double what was obtained in 1838. But the benefits secured are far more than a money value. These are of a social and moral nature, and the whole world has hared in them. Sir Rowland Hill, we have said, had opposition to contend ’fWHttiut he triumphed over it all, and he is mie of the few public benefactors who have reaped a well-earned reward for labors done in the public interest. We quote from an article now going the round of the papers the following account of how he fared at the hands of his country : —“ To overlook the working of the new arrangements he had received the appointment of Postal Super intendent from the Liberal Government. In 1841 Sir Robert Peel and the Tories came into power, and in the following year Mr Hill was informed that his; services would no longer be required. The public, however, resolved that the author of the penny postage should not suffer from official ingratitude, and pre sented him in 1846 with a magnificent testimonial of the value of £13,360. In the same year he was appointed Secretary to the Postmaster-General. In 1854 he was promoted to the Secretaryship of the Post Office, which he retained until 1864, when ho retired, having been decorated four years previously with the order of Knight Commander of the Bath. On his retirement he was awarded for life £2OOO per annum, a Parliamentary grant of £20,000, and various honors of a high class.” Mails. —The next mails for the United Kingdom, &c, via San Francisco will close at Ashburton on Friday. The Chinese. —The Chinese Immigra tion Bill of the Grey Government is to be introduced by the Hall Ministry. Sale of Race Privileges. —Messrs Aclaad, Campbell, and Co, announce that they will dispose of the privileges apper taining to the Agricultural and Pastoral Show, and the races. These latter last year were keenly contested for, and as the business done on such occasions are for prompt cash, wo imagine that they should realize quite as much this year. The sale takes place on Thursday next, November t Otli, at (he Horse Bazaar at noon, dilions attached to the various items may be learned from Mr George Jameson or from Mr James Wilkie. The Preservation of Butter. —Our cablegrams announce from London the in vention of a chemical mixture, the use of which will enable exporters to land butter in London fresh, without any salt in the butter keg. Details of course are not yet to hand, and the above is all the cablegram tolls us of the matter, or rather it is a conclusion jumped at from the tele gram. If, however, the hint given should turn out correct and a means is supplied to the farmers of this colony of sending butter Home with a certainty that it be landed without mishap, a spurt will at once bo given to dairy fanning, and anew source of revenue will immediately spring up for the dwellers on the plains. The abundance of feed this year has already turned the attention of farmers and mer chants to the possibility of exporting but ter, as was evidenced by a letter to the editor that recently appeared in our columns. The invention referred ■toin . the cablegram would effectually settle the question by the opening up of a butter trade with the mother country. We hope the cablegram is the harbinger of a valu able discovery, and if so we only regret that the discovery has not been made ewjjfi, enough to ba useful this year. THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN [TUESDAV, NOVEMBER 4, I §79- 2 New Advertisements. WANTED— A good General SER VANT. Apply, Harry Fried lander, Tancred street. 161 V. R mHE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN j (County Agricultural and Sporting Recorder) is a GAZETTE for all Notices under The Debtors and Creditors Acts. October 6, 1879. V. R. In the District Court of Christchurch, Holden at Ashburton. IN THE MATTER OF The Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876, The Debtors and Creditors Act Amendment Act, 1878, and of the bankruptcy of THOMAS HUDSON, in the County of Ashburton, Saddler, a debtor. AN Application for an order of discharge of *he abovenamed debtor will be made to this Court on the fifteenth day of Novem her instant, at eleven o’clock in the forenoon. Dated the third day of November. 1579. O’KEiLLY & IRELAND, 154 Solicitors for the said debtor. TO PRINTERS. MACHINE FOR SALE. FOR SALE, about the end of October, One Second-hand Doable Demy Tape Printing MACHINE, in thorough working order, with rollers, moulds, &c,, complete. We are replacing this machine by a Double Royal Wharfedale, which necessitates removal of the Double Demy Machine now used for printing the “ Herald ” and “ Guardian,” for hand or steampower. Can be seen and all par ticulars obtained at our office. WEEKS & DIXON. Ashburton, October 14, 1879. 665 a TO LET, STATIONERS’ SHOP, recently occu pied by Mr. J. Y. Ward. This Shop is fitted up in a very com plete manner, and four comfortable dwel ling rooms are attached. 70 SAUNDERS BROS. WANTED KNOWN —That Money can be saved by purchasing your Sta tionery and Account Books, for cash, At the “ Herald” and “Guardian” Whole sale Stationery Depdt, Saunders' Build* ings, new Station. New Advert.semeuts. MOUNT HUfl' HOAD BOARD. TENDERS FOR BUILDINGS. OFFICE, COTTAGE, STABLES, AND CONCRETE TANK. TENDERS are invited for the Erection of Office, Cottage, Stables, and a Concrete Tank for the Mount Hutt Road Board, according to plans and specifica tions to be seen at Messrs. Friedlander Bros.’ Stores, Ashburton. Tenders, if posted, will be received up to the 4'h of November; if de livered, up till 12 o’clock on the 6th at Corwar, addressed to the Chairman, Cor war, Mount Hutt, and endorsed, “ Ten ders for Building. ” The lowest or any tender not neces sarily accepted. Plans and specifications to be seen at Messrs. Friedlander Bros.’Ashburton, up till 4th November. W. B. COMPTON, 591a—124 Overseer. SOUTH RAKAIA ROAD DISTRICT. TENDERS will be received up to Thursday, November 6, for the fol lowing WORKS ; 1. Forming about 310 chains of the road near Irishtown 2. Metalling about 155 chains of the same 3. Metalling about 70 chains of Dun can’s road Specifications to be seen, and tender forms had, at the Road Board Office, South Kakaia. Tenders to be endorsed and addressed to the Chairman. A. MAKEIG, 630a—150 Clerk to the Board. WAKANUI ROAD BOARD. fIIENDERS are invited for the follow -1 ing WORKS ; 7. Beach Road —Re-forming and Metal ling and making Footpath from Township to Quee r’s Road, &c. 8. Beach Road—Supply and spreading of 3,000 yards (more or leas) be tween Queen’s Road and Mill Race. 9. Leadley’s Road and Butterick’s Road—Making Drain. Ac., from Junction with Christie’s Road to sea. No. 1 section, about 258 chains ; No. 2 section, about 154 chains. 20. Denshire Road—Metalling about 120 chains. 11. Rule’s Road —Metalling about Si miles. 12. Butterick’s Road—Metalling. No. 1 section, about 198 chains ; No. 2 section, about 115 chains. The lowest or any tender not neces sarily accepted. Plana and specifications'can be seen at the Board’s Office, Moore Street, and tenders, endorsed with the No. of the Contract, will be received till 10 a.m. on THURSDAY, November Cth. FOOKS AND SON, 128—598 a Surveyors to the Board. ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. TENDERS are invited for a POUND at Waterton. Plan and Specifica tion can be seen at Council Office, Moore street, Ashburton. Tenders, accompanied with marked cheque equal to 5 per cent of amount, to be sent in addressed to Chairman, not later than 10 o’clock a.m., Wednesday, sth November next. By order, WILLIAM BAXTER, County Engineer. Ashburton, Oct. 15, 1879. 572a—111 THE WHEATSHEAF HOTEL, Wheatstone. Q H. WILLCOCKS, the Proprietor of the above fine Hotel can now offer Acom modatiuu which cannot be surpassed in any house in Canterbury, and wishes to inform his friends and the public generally that everything in his power will be done to make his patrons comfortable. The rooms are splendidly furnished and well ventilated. First-class Stabling and Paddocks in connection with the Hotel. Wines and Spirits of the Best Brands. G. H. WILLCOCKS, Proprietor, 138 Wheatsheaf Hotel. O. I c. THE VICTORIAN LIVERY AND BAIT STABLES ARE OPENED, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON, Next St. Stephen’s Church. S. STEEL BEGS to announce to the public that he has taken the above Stables (late Bell’s Western Repository), which have been thoroughly renovated, and can now afford extensive accommodation for farmers and travellers. Good attendance guaranteed, and mode rate charges. Saddle Horses and carriages on hire. U. 0. He w Advertisements. ASHBURTON RACING CLUB. MEMBERS are reminded that their SUBSCRIPTIONS are now DUE, and Pmust be paid before the Spring Meeting to entitle to free access to Course and Stand. S SAUNDERS, 635a—163 Hon. Treaa. A.R. Club. A CARD. Mr. CATTLIN, SURGEON AND MECHANICAL DENTIST. Will attend Patients until Tuesday next, 4th Nov., at Quill’s Hotel, Ashburton’. 162 REAPERS AND BINDERS. Undersigned having been a.- JL pointed agent for the sale u : McGORMICK’S & W. A. WOOD’S REAPERS AND BINDERS, is now prepared to treat with those who will want them for the coining season. FREDK. PAVITT, 555a —88 East Street, Ashburton THE Undersigned has the following Properties TO JET, with a purchas ing clause, or for sale on Liberal Terms of Payment: — i p*() ACRES unimproved Land, about -pf)#) 2!; miles north of the Ashburton Township. Acres improved Farm, first-class land and well watered, situated on Longhead). -f Qiy ACRES on the Ashburton Forks, i fenced and improved, also well watered. -J Qiy ACRES partly improved and Jl O I situated about three miles from the township. fcry ACRES near the above, unim proved. ACRES partly improved, near Winslow. 137 THOMAS BULLOCK. 50 ASHBURTON AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. THE Second ANNUAL EXHIBITION of Stock, Produce, Farm Implements, and Manufactures will be held at TIN WALD on TUESDAY, 18th November, 1879. In addition to the prizes offered by the Association, the following Special Prizes have been offered : M. Scott, £2 2s —For the best milch cow in full profit. J. Tucker, £2 2s—For the best mare or gelding suitable for a carriers’ spring cart. Friedlander Bros., £2 2s—For the best yearling colt or filly by Bluelight. A Late Friend, £3 3s—For the best yearling draught colt or filly. James Scott, £2 2s—For the best weight carrying roadster or hack, mare or gelding. M. .Stitt, £2 2s—For the best high jump, to clear not less than 4ft 6in, three entries or no prize to be given. Orr and Co , £1 Is—For the best collec tion of vegetables, to be grown by an amateur. W. Anderson, a Ladies’ Bridle—For the best ladies’ hack. Edmiston Bros, and Gundry, £2 2s For the best sain [tie of hams and bacon cured by farmers. P. Cunningham and Co., £3 3s—For the best collection of farm seeds. R. W. Shearman, £2 2s—For the best round of cured corned beef, and £1 Is for the second best, if there are at least three exhibits, and 10s fid for the third best, if there are five exhibits ; the round not to be under 201 b, nor over 501 b weight, and to be fixed at a price per lb to be mentioned at the time of entry. The judges to take into consideration quality of beef and form of rounds. Sealey Bros., 10s 6d—For the best col lection of pot plants. Joseph Clark, £2 2s—For the best col lection of New Zealand manufac tured woollen goods. W. Montgomery and Co., Limited, £2 2s —For the best dray manufactured in the Ashburton County, suitable for farmers’ purposes. In addition to those already advertised, The President offers— £3 for the best two-year-old draught gelding ; £2 in addition to the Association’s prize for the best manure and seed drill for sowing green crops. Lewis E. Corsbie, £2 2s—For the best yearling colt or filly by Tribune. Entries close Tuesday, 11th November. TINWALD FURNITURE DEPOT. CABINET MAKER, FURNITURE DEALER, &c. Venetian and other Blinds, Curtain Poles, Oxford and other Picture Frames made to order. Repairs Executed with Despatch. Note the Address — Great South Road, .'Next to Mr. Pretteiohn’s, Shoe Makei 112 Baring Square, LAW & COMMERCIAL STATIONER, BOOK AND MUSIC SELLER. Toys, Fancy Goods, Violins, Strings, Concertinas, Ac. Magazines, English Papers, & Periodicals, by each Mail. Bookbinding Executed with Despatch And 157 GEORGE JAMESON, Secretary. 15 New Advertisements. TENDERS FOR INLAND MAIL SER VICES FOR 1880. General Post Office, Wellington, 20th October, 1879. C\ BALED TENDERS will be received at the Chief Post Office. Christ church, until Saturday, the 15th Novem ber proximo, for the conveyance of mails between the under-mentioned places for a period of one year from the Ist January to the 31st December, 1880, both days inclusively. Postal District of Christchurch. 1. Ashburton and Longbeach, daily. 3. Barr Hill Post Office and nearest Rail way Station, daily. 4. Rakaia and Barr Hdl, thrice weekly. 5. Methven Railway Station and Post Office, Alford I’orest, daily'. Contractors whoso tenders may be accepted, must be prepared to carry out the services for which they tender accord ing to the time-taVles framed by the department, and which may be seen at the Post Offices from which the services start. Forms of tender, with the terms and conditions of contract, may be procured at any Post Office. No tender will be considered unless made on the printed form. Tenders are to be indorsed “ Tender for Mail Service No. and addressed to the Postmaster-General, Wellington, and enclosed to the Chief Postmaster of the district to which the tender may specially refer. By order, W. GRAY, 155 Secretary. ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. LOWER RANGITATA FERRY. "T^T" OTICE is hereby given that Mk. David Jackson has been appointed Ferryman by the Council, and any other person acting in that capacity does so on his own responsibility. By order, F. MAINWARING, Clerk. Ashburton, October 28, 1879. 145 —637 a TO HUGO FRTEDLANDER, ESQ., ASHBURTON. DEAR SIR, We, the undersigned Electors of the Borough of Ash burton, request that you will allow your self to be nominated for the Mayoralty of the Borough, and we pledge ourselves to use our interest in securing your return. Donald Williamson James Campbell Weymouth Roberts George Parkin G. M. Robinson Andrew Orr R. Friedlander G. D. Branson John Orr W. H. Gundry T. Riches Hodder John H. Pass 0. E. Fooks & Son Edw. G. Crisp Alfred Curtis J. M. Cambridge Thos. Chambers William Anderson Robert Anderson James McDonald George Kidd W. Mitchell H. Turner James Bradley Robert Cullen J. S. Savage H. J. Weeks Chas. Dixon James Wilkie C. B. M. Branson G. Compton M. J. Robinson C. W. Ireland Chas Reid. Harry Friedlander J. P. Butler Daniel Henderson H. T. Winter T. Toppin Alfred Harrison Samuel Hardley To Donald Williamson, Esq., and the other Ratepayers signing the above Requisition. GENTLEMEN, Your most influen tial Requisition cannot otherwise but make me accede to your request, and I have therefore much pleasure in allow ing myself to be nominated for the posi tion of Mayor of our rising Borough. Should Ibe returned, I will use my best endeavors to merit the confidence placed in me. I shall take an early opportunity to make known to you my views on munici pal matters. I am, Gentlemen, Yours faithfully, 149—626 a HUGO FRIEDLANDER. TO KNUD SANDO ESQ., ASHBUR TON. SIR. —We, the undersigned Burgesses of the Borough of Ashburton, res pectfully request you will allow yourself to be nominated for the office of Mayor of Ashburton for the coming year. We recognize in your zealous attempts to further the interests of the Borough, and the prominent part you take in promoting the welfare of your fellow citizens, quali fications which we hold necessary for the proper fulfilment of the Mayoral office. We are, Sir, Your Obedient Servants, Benjamin William- J. E. H. Harris H. C. Turner William Sparrow James Gardiner Ernest Alfred Garnett J. R. Chapman George Compton M. J. Robertson H. J. H. Gilchrist C. Reid J. M. Cambridge Andrew Young Alfred Harrison John G. Anstee son Frederick Ferri man Thomas Bradford J oseph Miles H. Howard Thomas Scott Thomas Gollins R. Minnis G. Scott John Hefford J. C. Dolman George Parkin Ashburton, October 9th, 1870. TO THE GENTLEMEN WHO HAVE SIGNED THE ABOVE REQUISI TION. GENTLEMEN,— I regret that my business engagements will not per mit me to comply with your request. Thanking you for the honor you have done me, and apologising for not answering before, I am, Gentlemen, Your Obedient Servant, 104 KNUD SANDO. THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. Advertisements received for the GUARDIAN up to 9 p.m. at the scale charges, afterwards at double rates jor insertion over the leader. WANTED KNOWN—That the cheap est ind neatest CARDS may ba had at * he “GUARDIAN OFFICE." New Advertisements. jr/ u,i;- fei L TINWALD. Q HEARER AND GALLOWAY, MILLWRIGHTS, AGRICULTURAL AND GENERAL IMPLEMENT MAKERS, Great South Road, Tusavald, Beg to thunk the public generally for their very liberal support during tiie past twelve months, and to announce that they have now every facility for carrying on their business in all i i branches to the entire satisfaction of customers, as a trial will prove. 0-UOrir.UILDING. . Order.- rorcKt d for making or repairing all kinds of conveyances by thoroughly practical workmen, and none but the beat materials uv-il. AGRICULTURAL. , Implements of all kinds repaired. Also ! Combines, Engines, Helpers and B'n.-l.ir;;. | Challcuttcrs, Bruisers, Ac. BUILDING. Estimates given for all kinds of Build ing and general carpentering. Cocksfoot Grass Seed Threshing Ma chines, for hand or foot, made to order, great saving of labor. SHEARER AND GALLOWAY, Tinwald. 165 SEALY BROS., SEEDSMEN AND NURSERYMEN, East Street, ASHBURTON. Farm, Garden, and Flower Seeds and Garden Requisites of every descrip tion at Lowest Rates. Nursery —Moore Street. 43

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Prince of Wales’ Birthday. —The Prince of Wales’ Birthday this year falls on a Sunday. It is intimated, therefore, by a notice in the Government “ Gazette,” that the usual holiday will be observed at the post offices within the colony on the 10th inst. Ashburton Racing Club. —We direct the attention of our readers to an adver ment in another column requesting mem bers of the Ashburton Racing Club to pay their subscriptions. Those not paying will forfeit the privileges attaching to membership. The Unity of Man and Wife.—Dur ing the hearing of a libel action in the Supreme Court, Wellington, Mr Travers quoted a case in which the defendant sent a defamatory letter respecting the plaintiff to the wife of the latter, and it was held to be publication of the libel. His Honor Mr Justice Richmond drily remarked that there were some things which a man might wish should come to anybody’s ears rather than his wife’s although man and wife were said to be one. Special Settlement. Fitzgibbon Louch, Esq., has applied for 25,000 acres of the lands of Ranguira and Pahika, Bay of Plenty district, with a view to planting a special settlement thereon after the Vesey-Ste wart plan. Should Government grant Mr L inch's request, he will at once proceed to the United Kingdom to bring out families, with capital, sufficient to settle the lauds, and he is also prepared to pay the sum that may be agreed on by himself and Government. He proposes to apportion one-fifth of the land so granted for settlement by colonists. ' Bank Holidays. —The Banks are to have a merry time of it this month as they have no less than six holidays or parts of days set apart by proclamation as bank half-holidays, viz., November 10, for the Prince of Wales’ Birthday ; November 11, 13, and 14, for the Christchurch Spring Race Meeting; and the 12th, for the Show. The latter is a full day, and the Race days half holidays, and December Ist a whole day. In addition to the above, which are applicable to the whole of Canterbury, we understand that the County Council have been applied to to declare the 18th, 19th, and 20th half holidays to enable the bank officials to attend the local Show and Races ; this will no doubt be done, and the overworked officials will consequently obtain a little harmless recreation. Okicket. —A match will be played on Tuesday, November 11, between an eleven of Ashburton Borough Cricket Club and an eleven of the Avonside Cricket Club in the Ashburton Domain. The names of the Borough eleven are Messrs A. Andrews, G. Andrews, T. Buchanan, T. Hodder, D. Amos, H. Whitley, F. Shury, D. Leitch, F. Wright, J. Ashwood. Emergency men : S. Poyntz, Hoskyns, and T. Groves. —Members se lected in the following matches are re quested to be in attendance punctually at the time stated, viz., for the Association match at 1 p.m. punctually on the ground; for the match, Ashburton Borough Cricket Club v. Avonside, the team are requested to meet the Avonside team at the railway station on arrival of ex press train at 10.45 a. m. on Nov. 11.— An Association match, 15 World v. 15 New Zealand, will be played in the Domain on Saturday next. The following gentlemen have been selected to do battle for their respective sides, viz., The World —Messrs Mainwarmg, Whitley, E. G. Crisp, R. H. Pratt, D. Amos, A Curtis, J. Ashwood, Hoskyns, S. Poyntz (captain), St. G. Douglass, D. Leitch Denshire, Grant, Field, and T. Buchanan ; emergency—C. Broadbelt, Hoskyns, J. L. Crawley. New Zealand —Messrs Hodder, S. Saunders, (captain), E. Saunders, Fooks, G. Andrews, A. Andrews, Bruce, Lusk, Wright, West enra, H. Fowler, Wilkie, Groves, J. Leitch; emergency —Shury, J. E. H. Harris, May. k. The following gentlemen have been selected to play against the Ashburton County Cricket Club in the match on Monday next to take place at Mount Somers; Bailey, Burden, Chapman, Ccok son Corsbie, Gifkins, Honor, Hood, Lovell, Mitchell, Polhill, Potts, and Tomlinson. We have been requested to call attention to the alteration of date from Saturday, Bth November, to Monday, 11th Novem ber. I.O.G.T.—The usual weekly meeting of the Star of East Lodge, No. 62, was held on Saturday. About 70 members were present, and the following quarterly re ports were read and adopted, Secretary’s, which showed that during the early part of the quarter the depression gating in the country had militated somewhat against the attendance, hut the last month had shown a decided increase in numbers present at Lodge, and alto gether the Lodge was again progressing favorably. The Financial Secretary’s report showed the total receipts of the quarter to be £8 13s. The Finance Committee’s report was considered favorable, as also the W. Marshal’s, to whom a hearty vote of thanks was ac corded for his untiring energy in con nection with his office. Two new mem bers were proposed for initiation, and new 'members having been duly initiated took their seats as members of the Lodge. The office of Lodge Deputy havin" been declared vacant, Brother T. Scott was recommended to the Grand Lodge for the office without opposition. The ballot was sent round for a candidate from one of those nominated for the office of DD., viz., Brothers Sando, R. Elston, and Galloway. Brother Gal loway objected to his name appearing as candidate, and questioned the present D.D.’s authority to place his name on the nomination paper. Brother Elston addressed the Lodge, refuting certain charges made against his ability to attend to the duties of the office if elected. The ballot papers were also sent round for the office of Grand Lodge representative, the candidates being Brothers Sando, G. Andrews, and R. Elston, The installa tion of officers was then proceeded with, and the following officers were installed by Brother T. Scott, acting for G. W.C.T., assisted by Brother Galloway, as G.W.S., and Brother Williams, as G. W.M., viz., Brother G. St. Hill, W.C.T.; Brother Smith, W.V.T. ; Brother J. Bradley, . W.S. ; Brother T. Scott, W.F.S. ; Brdther H. R. Johnston, W.T. ; Brother G. .Tutty, W.M. ; Brother G. Henry, W.C. ; Brother T. Muir, W.I.G. ; Brother T. Smith, W. O. G. ; Brother T. Lib ell. W.D.M. ; Brother Charlton, A.S. ; Brother H. Bickford, W.R.H.S ; Brother S. Sargeant, W.L.H.S. ; The Lodge then closed in the usual form. Ashburton Gas Company. —A meeting of the Ashburton Gas Company was held yesterday afternoon at the Secretary’s office, Burnett street, Th os. Bullock, Esq., in the chair. The annual accounts were submitted to the meeting, and the sub ject of appointing auditors was discussed, and eventually postponed to an extra ordinary meeting to be held on the first Monday in December. It was resolved that the Manager be instructed to collect all amounts due, and any persons not pay ing their arrears after the prescribed time should have notice that the gas would be cut off their premises forthwith. A vote of thanks to the Chairman terminaated the meeting. Typhoid in Christchurch. —Dr. Ned will, who has been appointed permanent health officer of Christchurch, made his report to the Board of Health yesterday. Dr. Nedwill succeeds Dr. Powell. The report presented yesterday gave two cases of typhoid fever in one family. These were of children who had been employed in sweeping out one of the public schools, where the drainage was in a terribly bad state. Dr. Nedwill was inclined to attri bute the origin of the disease to this fact, but happened to think of visiting the dairy from which the family obtained their milk. There lie found that there was no artesian wells within forty yards of the place, but that a stinking creek ran through the ground. He said in his re port it was quite possible infected milk was the cause of the outbreak. His re marks on the state of the schools were par ticularly strong, and he advised the Board to have the school shut up till proper ar rangements were made, but the school authorities have in the meantime had the evil complained of remedied. The Board of Health having no power over dairies, simply regretted they could do nothing in the matter. The Rabbit. —The Premier stated in the House last week that Government in tended to establish a phosphorous manu factory for the colony, with a view to the extermination of bunny. Divorce. —Mr Turnbull, M.H.R., wants Government to simplify and render less costly the proceedings in the divorce courts of the colony, so that it shall not be necessary in all cases for suitors to appear before the Appeal Court. In America, we have heard it said, a divorce can be pro cured by a couple during the time a rail way engine takes to water. Wesleyan Home Mission Meeting. —The annual public meeting of the Ash burton auxiliary branch of the Wesleyan Home Mission was held in the Cameron Stieet Church last evening, and was well attended. The Rev. W. Keall presided, and stated that the money obtained for the fund was not, as some thought, de voted to the assistance of Church work outside the colony. The designation “Home” mission did not apply in this instance to England, but solely to the colony. Mr Keall then introduced the Rev. Alex. Reid, who spoke to a consider able length on the objects of the Associa tion. To help forward Christian work amongst the Maori and Scandinavian population ; to provide college training for ministerial students ; to help weak, and struggling circuits ; and to provide occas ional services tc sparsely-populated locali ties ; were the objects for which the money was obtained and spent. During Mr Reid’s address, which was listened to by an attentive and appreciative audience, he related some very interesting remini scences of his work among the North Island Maoris in the early days of the colony’s history. Mr Reid paid a passing tribute to the interest which the Govern ment and people of New Zealand had always taken in educating the native race, and thought that by so doing it was a feather in the colony’s cap. The amount taken up last evening amounted to £3 odd, and t.e total sum which the Ashburton circuit contributes this year will amount to nearly £7. An Old Beginner.— An old woman of 70 made her appearance before a Magis trate last week in Wellington. She had never been in Court in her life before, and this appearance was for having been found helplessly drunk in the public street. She was fined 5s and costs, but she “ took on ” so, that no fewer than four kind hearted gentlemen offered to pay her fine, she having no money. His Excellency. —Sir Hercules Robin son will probably visit Chrischurch for the Metropolitan Meeting. The Lighting op the French Pass.— The French Pass, between D’Urville Is land and the mainland of Nelson, one of the most picturesque places on the New Zealand coast, is to be lighted in rather a novel way. One fixed light will do the duty of two, and will appear, as a red light on one aide of the channel, and as a white one on the other. This is managed by a very simple and ingenious contri vance. The actual lighthouse will be fixed on the mainland, which is high and precipitous, with a deep channel close in shore. It will show red to vessels ap proaching the Pass from either dirretion, but will project a brilliant white beam directly across the narrow part of the channel. This beam will fall on a powerful double reflector pfaced on the opposite side, where the beacon now stands, and set at suitable angles. The reflector will catch the beam and throw it in both direc tions, so that it will appear to approaching vessels a bright white light on the side of the passage opposite to the red light. A steamer will have no difficulty in discover ing the channel between the two lights, even in comparatively thick weather, and this will save much of the detention or necessity for making the stormy passage round the island now experienced by steamers in bad weather. Petty Thefts. —Small thefts are becom very common in the Empire City. The last development is systematic robbery of gardens, and many valuable plants have disappeared. One gentleman offers a reward of £5 for the discovery of the robber. In Nelson, too, we observe a reward of £2 offered for the discovery of the thief who stole flower roots from a grave. Suicides in London. —In August 51 suicide occurred, the average of the same month during the previous ten years being but 22. Sixteen occurred during the last week—six by hanging, three by drowning, two by gunshot, two by poison, one by cut throat, and two by other means. The new Title. —We heard the Ilall Government called the detective Ministry. The “ Chronicle ” now call them the rat catching Ministry. The Mayoralty. —Our readers will notice by an advertisement in another column that there is one candidate less for the Mayoralty. Our respected fellow citizen Mr Knud Sando having, through business engagements, found it impossible to give the time and attention to the affair's of the Municipality—which would be required were ho successful in his candidature, and from the number of prominent burgesses who signed his requisition it is evident that Mr Sando’s election was one which could have been looked upon as a “ moral,” arid we must say that ho possesses qualifications which no other candidate before the public can lay claim to. He is fully as fluent as Mr Joseph Ivess, and he possesses far greater business foresight than Mr Hugo Friedlander, and one point about Mr‘'Sando, if it can be called a point, is that graceful rotundity of figure and the supreme good nature, which is considered so necessary in the old country before a citizen can qualify for Lord Mayor. We sincerely regret Mr Sando’s retirement, as we consider his candidature would have opened the eyes of more aspiring office seekers. 1.0 G.T.—A meeting of the Sunbeam Juvenile Temple was held last night, under superintendent Bro. J. Ashwood, S. J.T. Sixty members wore present, 113 members being on the roll ; throe new members were initiated. In the Secre tary’s report for the quarter, Sister C. Andrews had introduced eight new candi dates ; Bro. G. Kidd being second with five proposals. The installation of officers was proceeded with, the following being the result: —Bro. E. Felton, C.T.; Sister A. Andrews, V.T.; Bro. D. Leitoh, R. S.; Bro. G. Savage, F. S.; Bro. D. Ross, T.; Sister E. Savage, C. ; Bro. G. Kidd, I. G. ; Bro. 0. Wood, S.; Bro. W. Pickford, M.; Sister Constance Andrews, D.M.; Sister M. Hepburn, R.H.S.; Bro. Lewis Mac donald, L.H.S.; Bro. Weymouth Roberts, AS. The Temperance Service of Song was rendered, under the able guidance of Sister Taylor, assisted by Sister Hardly, whose teaching had evidently improved the vocal powers of the juveniles. Several adult brothers amused the children with songs and recitations, and the Temple closed in the usual form.—The weekly meeting of the Dawn of Peace Lodge was held in the Templar Hall last night, and the Lodge opened in the uaual form. Two new members were proposed, and Bro. Albert Andrews was recommended to the Grand Lodge as Lodge Deputy. Bros. K. Sando, G. Andrews, and S. Poymz were elected as Trustees. The installation of officers for the ensuing quarter was then proceeded with, and the following were installed by D.D.G.W.C.T. K. Sando, assisted by Bro. Bradley as G. W. M., and Bro. Isaac Scott as G.W.S.: —W.C.T., Bro. Ashwood; W.V.T., Bro Jessop ; W. S., Bro. J. Hardley ;W. A. S., Bro. J. Leitch; W.F.S., Bro. S. Poyntz; W. T., Bro. T. Andrews ; W. C. Bro. Quarterman ; W. M., Bro. Bowling ; W.D.M., Mayo ; W.1.G., Bro. J. Baylis ; W. O. G., Bro. J. Knight ; W. R. H. S., Bro. Sims; W.L.H.S., Sister E. James. The appointment of Standing Committees was postponed till next Lodge night. The Lodge closed in usual form. The Rotomahana. This splendid vessel made the run down from Wel ington to Lyttelton in 12 hours—consider ably below the best time 4 made by any steamer that ever sailed on the coast. A. A. and P. Show. —We beg to call the attention of our readers to the extra private prizes offered on Show day at Tin wald, and as they are extra to the prizes given by the Association, the owners of anything in the agricultural line possessed of stock or produce worth showing have good inducements offered them this year. The Church Loan. —The £50,000 loan for the Church of England has been floated by the Union Bank at an average of £lO5 Bs. Embezzlement. The pseudo reporter Robertson, who recently figured before our R. M. Court, and ultimately got run to earth by the Christchurch Magistrates for passing valueless cheques, has just finished his six weeks imprisonment, was arrested at the prison gate yesterday on seven or eight different charges of whole sale swindling. The man Valpy was also remanded yesterday by the Christchurch R. M. Valpy has been hiding in the bush a few miles from Christchurch for some months, and was arrested on Saturday. Fat Cattle. — "We noticed to-day some prize beef on its way by train to Christ church. There were fifteen head in the trucks, three being for the show, and the balance tor the sale yards ; they are from the Longbeach estate, and a dozen head are now sent down to Christchurch weekly and, by the auctioneer’s reports, Mr Grigg generally topsthe market. The cattle are mostly bred on the estate, from pure bred shorthorn stock, Mr Grigg having paid great attention to this line. Drunk in Charge of a Team.—M. Wilson was fined 20s yesterday morning for being inebriated whilst being in charge of a team on Saturday. He was not difficult to capture as he drove his horses up to the lock-up gates and constable Rouse at once assisted him to free lodgings for the night. Vagaries of Councillors. The usually quiet proceedings at the Borough Council meetings were last night diversi fied when the consideration of tenders for valuing the Municipality came to be con sidered, and as there was a considerable range in the opinions of the would-be valuers as to the value of the work, the tenders being from £ls to £55, a some what lively discussion took place ; Mr St Hill constituting himself champion of low prices and the Mayor of efficient work. For an hour or so there was a perfect de luge of resolutions and amendments, and during theproceedinga Mr StHill rode his hobby horse against the Town Clerk in his usual artistic style, the discussion culmin ating when one of the four, reporters pre sent handed to the councillor the follow ing as a joke. < “ Propose that the Town Clerk perform the valuator’s duties in his spare time.” The sapient legislator at once saw an opening to make himself famous, and fired the motion off at the Mayor as his sixth resolution on the valuation tenders and lost it; he then proposed that Mr Friedlander’s tender at £lO be accepted, and, to bis dismay, the motion was car ried, tills being the very point he had en deavored to oppose all through the de bate. The Council have, wo think, made a good selection, as the valuer appointed by the Council is well acquainted with the work ho has to do. Lunar Rainbow. —The sky this morn ing between 1 and 2 a. m. had a peculiar appearance. The moon was encircled with a series of rings, showing the pris matic colors, similar to a rainbow, wh Ist on the opposiie side of the heavens was the rare phenomenon <’f a lunar rainbow, very bright at first, but gradually growing more dim. The night was clear and mild, and the sky slightly f ggy. An Awkward Yawn. —The Rev. C Dallaston, we learn from Christchurch, while dressing himself on Sunday morn ing, indulged himself in a yawn, and im mediately thereafter discovered that his lower jaw was a fixture. Medical assis tance was procured, and it was found that the case was one of mild lockjaw. Though no permanent inconvenience need bo feared, the result for the day was that the rev. gentlemen was unable to preach on Sunday, and will probably be incapacitated from delivering lectures. PARLIAMENT. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. Friday, October 31. EVENING SITTING. After a brief reply from Mr. Hall, the Qualification of Electors Bill was read a second time on the voices. The Regis tration of Electors, Regulation of Elec tions, Corrupt Practices Prevention, Elec tions Petitions, and Triennial Parlia ments Bills were also read a second time, with very little discussion. The House rose at 12.40. TELEGRAPHIC. LATEST FROM EUROPE (Reuter’s Teles;tarns.) London, Oct. 31. Best Australian mutton tallow, 41s Gd. Obituary—John Baldwin Buckstone. St. Petersburg, Oct. 31. Two Russian cruisers have sailed for the Pacific. Naples, Oct. 31. Mount Vesuvius is agitated, and the eruption is increasing. Paris, Oct. 31. Government have threatened to expel Carlos unless he forthwith ceased all political demonstration. (Special to the Globe.) London, Oct. 30. General Roberts is trying the Ameer and his Ministers (or the Ameer’s Minis ters) for complicity in the massacre of Sir L. Cavagnari and his escort. October 31. The money market is active. With drawals of gold from the Bank of England are large. Sugar has advanced Cd per cwt. The wheat market is quiet. Australian is selling, ex ship, at 50s per 4801bs. At a public sale of Australian tallow nearly all offered was disposed of. Finer qualities of beef tallow command 30s to 40s. The invention of a mixture is announced to preserve butter in ordinary kegs without the use of salt. (At;e Special.) London, Oct. 30. News from Afghanistan states that General Roberts, instructed by the Vice roy of India, has issued a proclamation announcing that Afghanistan has been permanently placed under the administra tion of the British, who will occupy the principal cities and strongholds. General Roberts will act temporarily as Military and Civil Commissioner of Afghanistan, supported .at Cabul by a large bodj l, of troops. Several Indian regiments will reinforce the troops at Cabul, Candahar, and Jellalabad. The announcement has created a profound impression on the Con tinent of Europe. India generally ap proves. General Roberts has discovered that the massacre of the Embassy was inspired by powerful advisers of the Ameer, but that Yakoob was not implicated. He will arraign the Ameer’s Ministers before a Military Court for complicity in the massacre. AUSTRALIAN Sydney, Nov. 1. Best hcef is selling at a half-penny a pound. The squatters are subscribing liberally for its shipment. Chester is scratched for his engage ments. Melbourne, Nov. 1. An early dissolution of Parliament is expected. INTERPROVINCIAL Auckland, Nov. 1 The Minister of Marine, owing to the wind changing got away to-day, and was last seen off the Barrier. The memorial expressing the confidence of the electors of Newton in Mr Swanson was in circulation to-day, and received a large number of signatures. The Government have ordered the release of the Minister of Marine as soon as the vessel is clear away. At the Diocesan Synod, religious in struction in State schools came up. A resolution was agreed to recommending the provision in the New South Wales Education be urged upon the Legislation through the General Synod. Entries for A.R. C. Summer Meeting ore one-third more than last year. The Auck land Cup Handicap, 300 sovs, has, 30 entries ; the Racing Club Handicap, .200 sovs, 37 ; the Steeplechase, 150 sovs, fclO. Auckland, Nov. 3. Arrived—The Hero, from Sydney. Mrs Peacock, wife of the Mayor has died suddenly. An inquest has been held on Robert Glover, killed by a cart accident. From the evidence it appeared that the accident was largely owing to drink. The party called at two public houses on the road, as they went, and the lunatic Glover had a glass of rum given him. The cart cap sized twice, the last time with a fatal re sult. A verdict of accidental death was returned, and no rider was added. A large number of men have struck work at Dempsey’s railway reclamation contract. A fortnight’s wages are due, and the men are apparently under the im pression that the new rule of fortnightly payments by Government contractors ap plied to them. Fresh non have been pnt on. New Plymouth, Nov. 1. Te Whiti’s inllnence is on the dcj'iue. The sickness at Parihaka and the non release of the prisoners have caused mmy to lose faith in the prophet. Te Modi, the opposition prophet, has succeeded in getting thirteen of the prisoners’ wives under his protection. Wellington, Nov. 1. William Crawford has been sentenced to six mouths’ imprisonment for beating his wife and breaking her ribs. She was brought to Court in a cab. The Chamber of Commerce passed a re solution to the effect that, under the pre sent law imprisonment for debt is abol ished, except in cases where the debtor can, but will not pay, therefore Mr Hutchinson’s Bill is wholly unnecessary. Copies of the resolution were sent to the members for Wellington. It is reported that the “ New Zealand Times ” changed hands yesterday. It is understood that Joseph Saunders, of Wellington, is the successful tendeier for Thorndon reclamation, and the first section of the West Coast railway, for the amount of £75,000. A tender from an other part of the colony was very close. One of the Government’s conditions was that the contractor should find work for the unemployed. Mr Saunders under takes to find work for all unemployed within a fortnight. The Agnes was unsuccessful to-d iy iu picking up the Lyell Bay end of the cable, which is supposed to be buried deep in the sand. She lias sent for fivsh ap pliances, and will resume work at daylight to-morrow. An inquest was held on the body of a man who died suddenly at the National Hotel. The post mortem examination led to the conclusion that ho died from narcotic poison. Close by a bottle was found labelled “ One or two spoonsful as re quired.” The stomach was handed to Dr Skae, Government analyst, for examina tion, and the inquest was adjourned. Amongst other suggestions offered by the licensed victuallers’ conference is one that public-houses should be opened for a specified time at mid-day and evening on Sunday. They are not opposed to local option coming into force provided com pensation is allowed. Westport, Nov. 1. A boy nine years old, a son of Mrs Maumson, dressmaker, has been missing since Thursday afternoon. He is supposed to have fallen off the coal siairs into the river. Dunedin, Nov. 1, The City Councillors will take action at next meeting re the tramway traffic. A limit will probably be put to the number of passengers to be carried, and engines will give place to horses. Trade during the week has been un settled, owing to the belief that a revision of the tariff was about to take place, and that heavier duties would in all proba bility be imposed. Large clearances of tea, sugar, and tobacco have in consequence taken place. Messrs Cargill and Co’s wool telegrams state that transactions by private contract since tke close of the last series amount to 5000 bales. Prices on an average show fully a penny higher than the close of last series. The tone of the market is very firm. An inquest on the bodies of the two children of Mr O’Brien, who were killed by the recent fire in Great King street, was held, and after the parents and other witnesses having been examined, the jury returned a verdict of “ accidental death,’" and did not wish any blame attached to the mother. LATEST. Per our Special Wire. INTERPROV~I NOI AL Gbahamstown. Nov. 3. The Mining Inspector has summoned the manager of a mine for a breach of the Goldfields Regulations for using an unsafe winding rope in the shaft after it had been condemned. This is the first case of the kind here. Timaku, Nov. 3. The first vessel will be brought along side the Breakwater to-morrow, when she will be discharged and loaded. A vessel drawing 13 feet of water can now come in without danger in ordinary weather. Pre parations are on foot for holding a grand festival in a day or two, in honor of the successful completion of the first con tract. At a meeting of the South Canterbury Jockey Club, it was resolved that the annual race meeting be held about a fort night after the Chrirstchurch Metro politan meeting. The stakes to be given at next meeting were fixed at £630. Two inquests were held to-day. The first was on John Magie, injured last week at Albury railway works, and the verdict given was accidental death. The second was on the body of Moses Bolgan, in which a verdict of died from excessive drinking was returned. Doctor Rayner, one of the oldest x’esi dents in South Canterbury, and who was for years a member of the Provincial Council, died yesterday. The now Roman Catholic school was opened this morning. It will hold over 200 pupils. O AMARU, Nov. 3. The weather for the past few days has been very changeable, but the crops are looking splendid. A man named Thompson, alias Gregor, has been sent to gaol for six weeks for vagrancy. He has for some weeks been assiduously following the occupation of beggar, the proceeds of which have been previously spent in drink. Sailed—Eliza May, for Auckland. ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. The usual fortnightly meeting was held last night. Present—His Worship the Mayor, Messrs Friedlander, Williamson, St. Hill. E. Saunders, and A. Orr. On the minutes being read, Mr St. Hill objected to the item of the Clerk being retained for twelve months, as the under standing was that three months’ notice should be given. THE MAYOR’S STATEMENT. The Mayor regi’etted having to state that he had heard from Mr Wright that (J>i. crumcm wind 1n -t gram aiy fir Hu r endowment, ami ho hoped tli.it t m pr - sent ii ivom.iioiit. w add see lie o' ».ty ,o gia:U to those boroughs which ha I not r--- cei ■ cd fair endowments asometung in the shape of compensation. Mr books an I himself had male arrangements with the contractor for the East Beit, to m ike approaches t > the level crossings on the railway. H.d also seen Mr Lowe, and had agreed with Mr Trevurza to fill up the hole near the Railway station. No com munication had been received re the amount due to the Borough for the land fund, and he anticipated soon to receive the 20 per cent duo since the formation of the Borough. The committee appointed to interview Mr Fooks reported that he had acted very generously, and had agreed to forego four months’ salary, any work done by him in the mean time to be paid for. The Mayor would ask the Council to decide upon the action the Council would take re the reserve of 422 acres on the Hinds ; and he would recommend the immediate lease of it. A good deal of outside talk had taken place in reference to the leasing of the reserves within the borough, which would also have to be considered, 'ren ders would be submitted for the valuation of the Borough. mu Lit! buildings. A letter was read From W. Montgomery, Esq., M.II. R., stating that he wotTld be happy to give his support to a reasonable amount being voted for the erection of public buildings in the Borough. IHE BOKOrOH ENDOWMENTS. The following letter was read From B. (4. Wright, Esq., M.H.1l “ Wellington, 20th Oct., 1800. “ Dear Sir, —I find upon investigation that you .are absolutely precluded by the Municipal Corporations Act Amendment Act of last year from obtaining any other portion of the 2000 acre endowment by any means short of the repeal of that Act, which is not likely to be sanctioned. “ Failing in the above, I have requested that Crown Grants may be issued to the Corporations for all the reserves now nominally vested in the municipality, (see copy of letter enclosed). Had I seen a possibility of obtaining tha balance of the 2000 acres you may be sure I should not have abandoned the effort. “ Yours faithfully, “ Edward G. Wright. “Thomas Bullock, Esq., “ Mayor of Ashburton.” The following is the enclosure referred to : “ Wellington, 20th Oct, 1879. " Sir, —On behalf of the municipality of Ashburton I have the honor to request that you will sanction the issue of Grown Grants to the Corporation for all reserves within the Boroughs which are now merely placed at the disposal of the municipality, but are not absolutely and indefeasibly vested in it. “ I have, &c., “ Edward G. Wright. “The Honorable the Minister of Lands, “Wellington.” BOROUGH RESERVES TG BE CROWN GRANTED. “Wellington, Oct. 29th, 1379. “ Dear Sir, —I have much pleasure in forwarding the enclosed letter from the Minister for Lands for your information, as it will place these reserves beyond the risk of any act of spoliation. “ Yours faithfully, “E. G. Wright. “ T. Bullock, Esq., “ Ashburton.” “ General Crown Lands Office, “ Wellington, 28th Oct., 1879. “Sir, —I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 20th inst., requesting that the reserves within the Borough of Ashburton may he granted to the Corporation, and in reply to inform you that the necessary steps will be taken to vest the reserves as you desire. “ I have, Ac , “ W.m. Roli.eston “ Minister of Lands. “E. G. Wright, Esq., M. H.R., “ Wellington.” The Council considered the reply very satisfactory. INSPECTOR OP NUISANCES’ REPORT “ The Inspector reported that in refer ence to Mr Mobsman’s letter, re the drain on the oast side of Tancred street, and had seen Mr Shearman, of the Somerset Hotel, who had since flushed the channel, but in the absence of concrete channelling the water is liable to remain stagnant, thus causing the obnoxious smelb This would be very difficult to remedy until proper surface drains are provided. There are several similar drains at hotels and boardinghouses, and the proprietors have promised to use every endeavor to keep them clean. “ I am, &a. , “ Harry Fhiedlander, “ Inspector.” fire brigade site. A letter was read from the general Cravvn Lands office, stating that the re serve applied for for fire brigade pur poses, was a school site, and that the Go vernment had no power to grant the ap plication of the brigade, and recommended the Council to apply to the Education Board. The Mayor said this had been disposed of at last meeting. Mr John Cambridge wrote stating that he had been instructed by the officers and members of the fire brigade to have re serve 502 granted in place of No. 434 for their shed and tower site, and stating reasons for the proposed change. the scavenger. Mr B. J. Hughes wrote stating his ob jection to the terms on which the Council were willing to release him from his scavenging contract. Mr St. Hill stated that the work was not being done. The Mayor said no complaints had not been made, and he was inclined to let him off his contract. Resolved that Mr Hughes he requested to cany out the work and that fresh tenders be called for the work at next meeting. Mr St Hill moved that the scavengrr collect his own fees. —Carried. The proposed Municipal Association communications were read from the Ran giora Borough Council stating that they had considered the proposal to form a “ Municipal Association of the Provincial District of Canterbury, and had deemed it advisable not to co-operate. ” From the Waimate Borough Council on the same subject, advising that the matter ha i been ivf -r ed in their i’■ ye-L .ws Coin, inilte... b’ro.u the Sy 1 ■ ih ■. n B iron'll Council, c-r liiii) va •i e(vn ■; with the suggestion of the Aslilmi- on B rough Council. Fr mi ihc Akaroa County Council, a iMoing to the advisability of united ! action being taken by the various Muni- cipal lio lies. No replies bad been received frem Christchurch or Tiniaru, and Rangiora was the only Corporation that had sent a negative answer to the Council’s request for co-operation in the Municipal Associa tion movement. HIDE CHANNELS FLOODED. Mr Alfred Harrison applied for a pipe to be inserted under the footpath to draw the water from section 228. THE UNPAID RATES. The Rate Collector wrote regarding the collection of outstanding rates, and suing defaulters. He asked the sum of £l2 10a fur the work of recovering the outstanding rates. The arrears were stated to amount to £3OO. VERANDAH. An application was made by Mr W. Birtwcll fur permission io erect a verandah in East street.. .MUD DOLES J. 11. Lowe, Esq, wrote slating hit an pro a of the arr.mgernout with Mr 'l'. Ture.ii’/.a, contractor, for filling up the hole opposite Qu ll’s Hotel, at the rate of Gil per load. Regardin' the fillin' up of a similar hole opposite Mr Lancaster’s shop, the Mavor suggested th it a price be obtained from a contnctor and die same submitted to the engineer for appoval. IMMIGRATION COTTAGES RESERVES. James Taylor wro o concerning the number of broken windows in the immi grant cottages. The Mayor exp-osaed a wish that the Government would give the Council (lower to give long leases of these cottages, and he would like to see them removed so as to front on the street, and each cottage have a quarter acre, belonging to it. The mat ter dropped. RETRENCHMENT COMMITTEE. The consideration of the report o.' the committee appointed to consider the re duction of expenditure was then taken, and led to a considerable amount of dis cussion. The item in the report referring to the clerk being retained and his duties to include the collecting of rates without extra pay was approved of. Mr Fo ik e offer, that as soon as the works in hand were completed, he would be willing to re tire for four months without, salary, was considered satisfactory, and it was further agreed on the exninitiou of the four months to give or take four months notice. It was reso'vod to dispense with the In anoctciv of Nuisances, and combine the duties with those of the Foreman of Works, and to retain the Borough Soli citor till the end of his term. Mr Friedlander asked how it that the report of the Retrenchment Com mittee had appeared in print. Mr St. Hill acknowledged to having had something to do with making the report public. WORKS COMMITTER REPORT. The WorksOommitt.ee reported that the contractor for the Neath Town Belt had nearly completed his work; that ar rangments for filling up the gully near the railway station had been made with him on favorable terms and sundry minor works were dealt with in the report. VALUATION OF THE BOROUGH. Tenders were opened for valuing the municipality, and the following were sub mitted : J. G. Anstee ... £ls 0 0 E. Wadman ... 24 0 0 H. Friedlander ... 40 0 0 E. Be veil ... 50 0 0 S. P-yntzik Co. ... 55 0 0 consideration of the tenders led to a large amount of discussion, and several resolutions and amendments were pro posed, His Worship pointing out that to accept a low tender for work of such a nature as this was that there would be a probability of repeating the mistake made last year by which the Borough was at present minus about £3OO of uncollected rates, owing to a-number or properties being charged to “Owner” and cautioned the Council against accept ing a low tender, us in his opinion it meant a heavy loss. Mr Saunders was of opinion that none of the tenders should be accepted without a substantia! guarantee, and reminded the Council that the Finance Committee had pledged themselves to have a rate struck and collected as soon as it could legally ho done, and if the roll did not pass the Judge of the Assessment Court they would have no rates to collect during the ensuing year. Mr St. Hill proposed, and Mr Ans tee’a tender be accepted. Mr Orr stated that he had known Mr Anstee for a number of years, and con sidered they were hound to accept the lowest tender. The discussion after this became very irregular, a number of amendments being put. and the resolution was lost by the Mayor’s casting vote, the voting being as follows F-t the motion—Messrs St. Hill, Orr, and Williamson. Against— Messrs Saunders, Friedlander and the Ma > or. A proposition was then made that fresh tenders be called, with a proviso that securities be found for the due per formance of the work. Another that the Clerk be paid £2O extra for compiling- the roll. Another that Mr Anstee's tender be accepted, providing ho found sureties for £2OO, followed by an amendment that the sureties he £IOO, and the Mayor refused to put either of the latter, as they were out of order, and finally Mr St Hill proposed, and Ids Worship seconded, “ That Mr H. Friedlander’s tender be accepted. ” Motion put—For : The Mayor, and Messrs St. Kill and Orr. Against : Messrs Friedlander, Saunders, and Wil liamson. The Mayor gave his casting vote with the Ayes. Accounts anunounting to £53 Ifls Cd were passed for payment, and the Council adjourned. Tuesday, Novkmkku 4, 1879.] THE ASHBURTON GU A R DIA N 3 At the Melbourne Horticultural Show each visitor received a present of either a plant, bulb, or packet of seedi. Many of these gifts were individually worth more than the entrance money.

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RESIDENT MAGISTRATE’S COURT. ASHBURTON, Monday, Nov. 3rd. (Be ore Mu F. Guinness, R.M.) CIVIL CASES. Grigg.v. Orr & Co. —Interpleader case. Mr Crisp for plaintiff and Mr Branson for defendant. For £BB 7s 7d for goods seized under a warrant in re Orr & Co. v. Heron, and to compel restitution of same. 0. B. M. Branson, bailiff of the Court, produced a warrant taken out against the goods of James Heron by Orr & Co. Certain horses and goods were seized under the warrant a list of which was read. The goods were seized on Heron’s farm, Longbeach, by Henderson, and as sistant bailiff. They were seized on Oct. 23rd. Witness did not know of the exist ence of the warrant until the day after the seizure. Went to Heron’s on the 2&th, and took possession of the goods then. Removed the goods under the warrant to Ashburton. Have since had notice from Mr Grigg that he had a claim <m the goods. James Heron deposed to have been working on Mr Grigg’s land for some time. Gave up possession of his farm in April last, t> Mr Grigg. Had some horses, drays, Ac., which I sold to Mr Grigg. The goods described in the list produced never belonged to me, except a grindstone which was a fi v t ure. Was present when the bailiff seized, and told him the goods to Mr Grigg. Since I sold out to Mr Grigg I have been working for him. Examined by Mr Branson : I bought some land from Mr Grigg about three yearn ago 1 never had a title or agree ment. 1 signed over my claim to it, as 1 was not able to keep it up. I got £1 for giving it Imck. I owed him about £6OO. .1 owned h< rses and ploughs about that time, 5 horses and a quantity of harness. I sold all the property to Mr Grigg. I got a cheque from Mr Grigg for the value of them, and paid it back to reduce my debt. After & deal of hesitation witness said—l paid the cheque in Christchurch to Mr May, the agent for Longbeach Station. J yaid it voluntarily. I stayed on the land afterwards, and got horses and gear from Mr Grigg t > work the laud— about two months after 1 sold my horses. I was to work the farm with them. There is no agreement between us. Mr Grigg vould now turn me out without paying wagws. I get what goods I reouire at the station. Orr and Co., aud Jameson Brothers both refused to give me a double-fuiTOW plough on credit. John Grigg : I am proprietor of Lnng lieach, and know Heron’s farm. He had got about £6OO behind in his payments, and as he had taken the crop off, I gave instructions for him t > abandon the land, which was done, and he has since been fanning it for me, and I have found everything necessary to work it. The goods described in the list are my pro perty, and were never Heron’s. Cross-examined by Mr Branson: I have no definite agreement with Heron as to payment. The amount I will pay liim in April next will be according to xesults. 1 should say ho has now a 1 alance to his credit after paying his store 1 do not stand in the position of a creditor now, but as a debtor for labor. Mr Branson drew his Worship’s at tmtion to the fact that the terms of the Act had not been complied with. Judgment by consent for plaintiff, witlnni costs, the goods to be returned to tr Grigg. Mr Crisp applied for a new trial. James Heron was then put in the box, :and aw< >re he had never been served with ai sum-uo'is 4on which the was ■obtained. MrOrroune to my place, and pointed out a summons ha had taken out :£or me, but he did not give it to me. Mr John Orr said Heron came to his office and stated what his liabilities and assets were, the latter being nil, and I Unaided him a summons, but 1 don’t think Ihettook it. Implication refused. LONG BEACH ROAD BOARD. The’Hsaal monthly meeting of the Long beasih lEt-iad Board was held at Willowby acVwl aum. Saturday at 2 p.m. Present— John iQaigg (Chairman), Joseph Clark, and Thomas Taylor. Correspondence was read from the Colonial Secretary’s Office, ;stating that the subsidy due would : shortly lie paid and that the proportion of ’ the £loo,ooodue from the land fund could : not be paid until the loan was raised. From the Bank of New Zealand, re ex tension of the overdraft. The Manager ; informed the Board that the Bank would would grant the accomwodation asked for ■ upon the security of rates and grants ; all : amounts collected to be paid to the credit •of the Board at the Bank of New Zealand tto meet the overdraft. The overdraft in cluding payments due and payable at this ijiieeting amounted to £1,482 Ids Sd. On tthe motion of Mr Clark it was resolved Hhat the thanks of the Board he recorded fro the Bank, and the terms offered ac-; ■l‘ipted. ; rTO;ii the County Council, advising the IP“lot the name of the district had .“'.■*•l from Lower Ashburton to ...heath C « stme, enclosing copy of En ; -port on drainage at Tinwald, ■:>, , -cquest to f-rivard the same to the . >i.-i -Vhbnrton Board after considera vt.. D was resolved to forward that ■ tr-rbai of the report relating to the drainage affecting the railway to the au ; and to authorise the Chairman '•> •ctv-iibe County Engineer to draw up a fr.-sh report and forward the same to the ftiail-vay department, also to forward a ••oy~ o : sane to the Upper Ashburton p.vi*. I\,ird drawing their attention to the ■_ =;■. jK'f.eaeiity of the work, and asking i hem tto iroake similar application to the OwQOntDMRt I'irwmJfdhn )Black, asking the Board to cor ?Üb»r;lhe eactra quantity of gravel he was ;to put on Bell’s Road. Too Survey or (explained his action, and it v- m resolvsdirthofc the contractor should be to adhere to the specification. ’.--out MrUJ. IS Dobson, re state of the r-r Jr. i-M,L to Hinds, pointing out that the between3sinds ami Ashburton had s large number of main and cross ; ■ fonv.ed and gnetalled, and mention ing some instances Where roads had been formed whore no traffic existed, and call ing attention to the necessity of forming mud nuking passable roads near Lowcliifo The Chairman pointed out that roads at Lowcliffe had Been made at Mr Dobson’s own request, and it was resolved that the Surveyor report on the matter and reply .to Mr Dobson that no money was avail able. - From %G. Raymond, asking for lease of reserve 1412 at Tiuwald. It was resolved, on the motion of Mr Taylor, that the Chairman write to the member for the district (Mr Wright) ask ing him to endeavor to arrive at the posi tion of the Road Board reserves, and that he endeavor to got a Bill passed empower ing the Road Board to grant leases, and give them other privileges in connection with same. From John Bell, re purchase of land at for gravel pit at Waterton. —To bo en quired into. From Railway Engineer stating that a railway crossing would be put opposite Graham’s road. The surveyor was author ised to procure a new level. From Joseph Sloan, enclosing account for work on Longbeach road. Resolved to pass it. From W. Reed, asking for a crossing on Bell's road. A discussion took place its to the liability of the Board to construct bridges over drains, and it was resolved that timber be supplied by the Board, and the ratepayers do the work themselves in such cases. Tenders had been opened by the Chair man since last meeting for a drain at Longbeach, and that of James Oroy at £39 had been accepted. The Surveyor’s report was read recom mending the letting of the maintenance of the roads by contract, he reported that the office, &c., was nearly completed ; and recommended that the deposit account at the bank N.Z. be discontinued. Mr Clark said that his experience was. that in fine weather the maintenance of roads by contract was very satisfactory both to the Board and the contractor, but in wet weather the reverse was the rule, and he thought that no fixed specification could be drawn to meet the difficulty. The Chairman endorsed Mr Clark’s remarks and pointed out the difficulties which would be experienced by the con tract system. It was resolved not to move in this matter at present. On clause 2 the Surveyor was instructed to prepare an estimate of the cost of the works suggested at the Road Board offices, and it was decided to close the deposit account. A number of account were passed for payment and the Board adjourned, the next meeting to be held at the new offices. Turncoats. When the Grey party had succeeded in winning over Messrs Shephard and Pyke from the aide of Government, by the aid of these coquettish politicians they lifted up in triumph their previously desponding heads. They could then point to the narrowest possible majority in their favor, and howl against the Government for holding place “ when they had not the con fi lence of the House. ” The Grey party had nothing to say against the political morality of either Mr Pyke or Mr Shep hard, and were in no way anxious that the reasons for those gentlemen’s change of side should be placed upon the housetop. Strong in the strength supplied by their recruits they placed a no-confidence motion on the Order Paper, and howled defiance. They were sure that the knell of the Hall Government had been sounded, and secure in that belief they proceeded to set their Ministry in order to begin work on the Ministerial Benches at an early date. But “ the best laid schemes o’ mice and men gang aft agley,” and soon the joyous and cheery faces of the ex pectant Ministers began to look woe begone. Tired of the humbug that was stone-walling the real business of the session, and seeing what was patent to everyone not wilfully blind, that for a time at least the ablest man on the Opposition was unable to obtain a working majority, and that no chance whatever remained of such a majority ever follow ing the common herd of inferior men who had pretended to take his place, four Auckland men consulted the best interests of the country and the constituents they represented, and cast in their lot with the party in power. Then the storm burst. It was no political wrong for Messrs Shephard and Pyke to play fast and loose with hustings promises. They were perfectly justified, of course, in being untrue to the votes that had sent them to Parliament, and the fact that they had joined the Grey side was sufficient palliation for being untrue. But for four of the more respectable of their own party to dare think for themselves, and see through the hollow sham of the Macandrew make shift, was akin to treason, and all the wrath which Sir George can enshrine in the very modest and quiet language, he is so noted for indulging in, was poured forth by the doughty chief. His followers joined in the chorus of execration with voices less tuneable, and language less choice, and all that could well be said against the Auckland seceders, and a great deal more than ought to have been said, they got the full benefitof, Government of course coming in for an unlimited share of abuse. But -»ir Macandrew was now beaten—beaten with his own weapons. He and Sir George Grey had angled for Messrs Pyke and Shephard. The anglers baited with a large worm, and the bait took. To the Hall net came the four Auckland votes, and sides were at once changed. The triumphant Opposition became a very much disheartened Opposition* with a very ominous limpness in the upper lip. But it is the country and not the Go vernment, that reaps the benefit of the Auckland contingent of seceders. All business stopped will now go on, for the Opposition seeing no possible chance of carrying their No-Confidence motion have wisely withdrawn it, and the Government have magnanimously allowed them to do so. Now the way is cleared for legisla tion. The financial position of the colony, and the state of native afiairs may now be got at and dealt with, seeing that the question of party for the time being settled. There are, of course, the other Liberal measures of which wo heard so much, and these will come |in time ; but the great question for Parlia ment to conside at this moment is finance, and the colony will look anxiously for th-s financial policy of the Government now in power. It will be a difficult task for them to extricate the colony from the mess which is the country’s inheritance from the Grey Ministry. The Loftus Troupe. There is not very much that can be called instructing in the performances of the Loftus Troupe. Further than giving another lesson of our pom- humanity, in showing how far men and women can be degraded, and yet have the effrontery to claim to be considered respectable, they teach nothing. Their singing is nothing to go into ecstacies about, we have seen better dancing outside a penny sliow, and the troupe all through have yet to become actors and actresses. Truth may be elastic, but no man with any regard for truth at all could so stretch it as to in clude a statement that Ihe “ blondes”— powder and paint blondes—of the Loftus Company were pretty. The pieces they get up are not clever, and have no merit in them more than what might be pos sessed by any piece written by any literary hack standing upon leg. Tile jokes they retail have long since become musty, and have haunted the stage and circus ring for years. The only prominent features in the whole turnout, are the gross vulgarity of the performances, and the indecently suggestive action—not so much of the men as of the women. It is strange, but no less true, that in these enlightened times of high - toned Christianity, these same prominent features are the attractions that draw to the Loftus troupe's performances the crowds of male patrons who assemble to be entertained, not by the wit of the jokes—they are too flat to raise a laugh—not by the dancing, as dancing it is poor ; not by the acting— a local dramatic club of pick rnd shovel men would be ashamed of it—but simply by the filth badly insinuated, and the in decent gestures openly perpetrated. Yet this troupe have travelled the colony and made money—filled their coffers at a time when everyone was crying out about the financial depression, and when hun dreds of the workers were dying for bread ; at a time when sterling merit in lie theatres and concert rooms could carcely earn a livelihood. Auckland allowed the troupe to go away with only a faint newspaper condemnation. Welling ton through its Press fiercely condemned them, and refused to notice the perform ances. But the town walls were placarded with the life-sized pictures of almost naked women, and vicious men rushed to the theatre. The same thing happened in Christchurch, hut it was not till the shameless pack reached Dunedin that the faintest attempt to stop the indecency by the hand of the law was made. And that attempt is a miserable failure, through ono of those wretched leaal technicalities that so often cause justice to miscarry. We will not go into the legal merits of the case. When an Attorney-General brings off the women scot free, telling the Magistrate there virtually exists no law under which such performers can be punished for their arross outrage upon public decency, we are bound to believe that it is so. But the failure of the prosecution only shows that machinery ought to exist, competent as promptly to remove an offender on the statre against the public sense of decency as that which can be put in force against immorality on the street. We hope the Legislature will not rise this session until it has placed the country in possession of a law that will make a tour to drop moral filth impossible, and save the colony from a repetition of Loftus exhibitions. The reports issued by the Treasury Department show that for the year ending June 30 the exports from the United States reached the value of $710,000,000, and the imports $445,000,000. Five young men were playing poker at Asheville, N.C. One was detected hiding an extra card in his breast pocket. The dirk of another was instantly driven through the card and into the cheat’s heart. Chinese Lotteries. —“ The “San Fran cisco Post ” says that there are nine osganised Chinese lottery companies, with 300 agents, in San Francisco. It also states that the head quarters are known to the police, and yet the business is allowed to be conducted without let or hindrance. Maintenance of Roads. — We notice hat Mr Win. J. Silcock has commenced his contract for the maintenance of roads in the Wakanui district. The Wakanui road is the first he is operating on, and it promises to be considerably improved in appearance by his method of working it. Since Sir George Grey’s exultation has been suddenly cut short by the defection from his ranks of the four Auckland mem bers, and the recent further accession to the Government side of the Hon. Mr Richardson, who has supplanted the Knight of Kawau in the Christchurch seat, Sir George has been singing a very small song. The recent turning of the political tables has had the effect of, so to speak, shutting up the Opposition, and business has accordingly made rapid pro gress. It is significant of the extent to which the sting has been taken out of the Greyite party that no less than seven Bills relating to electoral matters were read a second time on Friday night. Mr E. G. Wright’s engineering skill has been turned to good account in the House of Representatives. It will be remem bered by those who read the items of political gossip telegraphed to us by our own correspondent that Mr Allwright, the member for Lyttelton, had been successful in greatly improving the ventilation of the building in which the “House” meets. A later telegram from our correspondent puts us right as to whom belongs the honor. The credit, it appears, was given wrongly to Mr Allwright, and the real genius was Mr Wright, the member for this district. We hope the House will benefit in more ways than one from the improved ventilation, and that this is only the beginning of many successful attempts on the part of Mr Wright to “clear the air ” of the august chamber of which he has the honor to be a member. THE FARMER. A Remarkable Pyramid of Cheese. At the recent dairy fair in New \ ork the most conspicuous objects wers two immense pyramids of cheese, one on either side of the hall. That on the right contained ten tons of Vermont and Western cheese ; that on the left was still larger ; it was decorated with flags, ivy > evergreens, and upon its summit a fine Jersey cow,—dead of course, but hand somely mounted and quite life-like This pyramid was constructed and exhibited by the Messrs H. K. and F. B. Thurber, of New York. It comprised many varieties of home and foreign make. The lower course was a row of great cheeses, each weighing about SOOlbs, and ornamented with cards, bearing appropriate inscrip tions, among which were: “And carry these ten cheeses, with the captains of their thousand, and look how their breth ren fare.”—l Samuel, xvii, IS ; “ A last course at dinner without cheese, is like a pretty women with only one eye.”— “ Brillat Savarin.”, Above these were arranged smaller American, and the peculiar shaped and fancy foreign cheeses. On one side was a Gruyere cheese, with the inscription from Hudibras : “And prove that she .. is not made of green cheese,” and a jolly face representing “ the man in the moon.” The Messrs Thurber contributed largely to the interest and success of the fair. At one end of the pryamid was a table, containing a large variety of foreign cheeses, including oddly shaped ones from Italy, made of goats’ milk, and put up in bladders ; the famous English Stilton and Cheddar varieties, Irish cheese, French and Swiss cheese, which the firm procured abroad and brought over especially for this exhibition. Coal Pirea—Practical Hints, So much of the comfort, health, and economy, depends upon the proper management of coal fires during winter, that we offer a few common-sense sug gestions which may be new to some readers who have not given thought to the subject.—ln renewing a fire in a stove or furnace, it is customary to dash in a lot of coal, entirely covering that already on fire. The result is a cold spell, cessation of cooking, etc., for half an hour, more or less, depending upon the kind of coal, its size and quality, the draft, and the amount already ignited. Often the fire vexatiously goes out. This can be avoided by piling all the fresh coal on half or so of that already on fire. The burning portion will partially maintain the heat, will keep up the draft, and rapidly extend through the fresh coal. When that is well on fire, it can be spread over the whole, or if needed more coal can be put on the other side, leaving the new coal on the other side well burning. In this way a continuous heat can be maintained, with far less risk of extinguishing what we have. This may seem a small matter, but it will often contribute a great deal of comfort, and often save weak or sickly or damp persons from taking or increasing a cold. In the kitchen it may save the spoiling of good cooking or baking. In large steamships, a steady power is kept up by having several fire boxes under the same boiler, and replenishing only one at a time. When a coal fire is almost out it can be started afresh by first adding a little fine coal over the fire, with a bit or two of dry wood if needed, and with coal enough to concentrate the draft upon the little fire remaining. STARTING COAX, FIRES. In starting a coal fire, a great point is to concentrate the draft. If kindling wood is abundant and cheap a great quantity may be thrown in and fired, and when well lighted coal thrown on freely. But usually it is better to put a little kindling in a compact heat in one place, at the middle of the grating ; when well started, put over it a little fine coal, and cover all the rest of the grate with at least coal enough to turn the draft of air through the kindling point. It will burn more certainly and more rapidly, and extend to the rest of the mass much sooner than if the kindlings were spread out so as to give no strong heat to the hard coal at any point. The best kind ling for hard coal is a few shavings or paper to catch from the match ; over this a little pine, cut short ; and over this a little charcoal, or dry hard wood only half a foot or so in length, and slit fine — all the kindling in one pretty compact mass. The point is to get heat enough to ignite the hard coal. When the draft is not strong, or one is in haste, cover all the grating with a few thicknesses of waste paper, with some coal upon it, except right under the kindlings. This will con centrate the draft at that point, and greatly. The paper will burn oft’ as the fire proceeds, and admit the air to the other points. SAVING co A 1.. In mild weather much coal might be saved in large stoves, or furnaces, or grates, by covering a part of the grating with brick, or fiat stones, or even clay, or by covering part of the coal with fine ashes, so that the draft of air can only pass through part of it. A little skill and care in this will effect a great saving of fuel, and supply an amount of heat adapted to the weather dr to the rooms to be warmed. 1 we prefer a pretty large fire box in a stove or furnace, and in the cook stove even,' the burning portion to be contracted or regulated as above ; we then have ample room for a large fire in extreme cold* weather, or for an emergency. The brick or clay can be removed from any part of the grating as desired. SIZE OE COAT.. The smallest coal that will not drop through the grating is usually the most economical for all fires, even for large heating furnaces. Large lump, or egg coal even, requires a considerable depth of mass to burn well or, indeed, to keep ignited at all. Fine coal two or three inches in depth will keep on fire and its rapidity of burn ing can be easily regulated by the dampers, opening the upper door, rr by covering a part or the whole with ashes, to be raked off or shaken out as necessary. For the cooking stove or range, with three tons of moderately small “ stove-coal ” size, we buy one ton of “chestnut” or “nut”/ size, to be used in kindling, in starting up afresh quickly, and when only a small fire is wanted for a short time. For the largest heating furnace we use “egg” size (not lump), and with each four or five tons, one ton of stove size, and half a ton of chestnut size—the smaller sizes for kindling and renewing, and when but little fire is required—regulating consump tion with dampers, ash covering, or stop ping port of the grating. Death of the Oldest Gipsy. Dayton, Ohio, August 31st. Aunt Mary Smith, the veteran gipsy» died at her home in Harrison township on Wednesday, aged 112 years. Aunt Mary was a native of England, and was one of the first born of gipsy parentage in that part of the British Isles. She came to this country with her son-in-law, Thomas Geffrey, about seventeen years ago, he having returned to England for her. She travelled in the South for about eight years with her tribe, when from want of physical strength she was obliged t G retire from the road, and for about nine years she has resided here and in the vicinity. Aunt Mary was quite an in telligent woman. She was the mother of Amelia Geffrey, wife of “ Gipsy Tom,” who was, without question, the most in telligent and most cultured gipsy in this country, and who, with, her husband, died on their farm in this vicinity a couple of years ago, within a few hours of each other. Her funeral was observed with great ceremony. Aunt Mary was related to the Stanleys both by blood and by marriage. Levi, the old chief of the tribe, who some years ago deceased, was her son-in-law. She was a woman of great physical strength when in her prime and she had great mental force. Her funeral was celebrated this afternoon, and her remains were interred in the lot of the Stanley tribe, in Woodland Ceme tery. The tribe being scattered in dif ferent parts of the country, only those who were in this vicinity were present. —Dispatch of “ Cincinnati Gazette.” Prosperous Exiles. In a late number of the Paris “ Figaro” there is an interesting article on the transported Communists at Noumea. The writer says he has spent several months in New Caledonia studying the manners and customs of the convicts. If the in formation he gives is reliable, it will make many an industrious English artisan wish he had been sent to Noumea as a Communist. That place, in fart, ap pears to be the ready and straight road to fortune for all who are willing to work. Take the case of M. Bourdinat, for in stance, formerly a sergeant-major under the Commune, and now a contractor fo r joiners’ work on a large scale. “For merly,” said M. Bourdinat to the writer of the article, “ 1 was in favor of a general sharing all round ; but at that time I had nothing. Now I am worth 200,000 francs, and have no debts. I won a bronze medal at the Intercolonial Ex hibition of Sydney; the local Govern ment encourages me, and I am now executing several important orders for the colonies. I have no desire to return to France, except to see my old mother, and even if I do go I shall return to Noumea.” M. Victor Grellier, who was at the head of the Home Office under the Commune, keeps a flourishing hotel, and, though he sometimes speaks with a sigh of his past greatness, his present and material prosperity consoles him for the loss of official honors. Another Com munist, M. Joulin, has turned surgeon dentist, and is rich—a fact which would tend to prove that there is a great deal of toothache among the convicts, for it is scarcely probable that there is much demand for ornamental dentistry in new Caledonia. Meunier, who had not a sou when lie arrived at Noumea, is now worth £4,000. Four journalists can boast of having made as much in the short space of six years. M. Meunier has his daughter taught by a religious order, and may have adopted religious opinions since the Commune. M. Cognie, who had a great deal of gold on his ephemeral uniform in 1871, but none in his purse has spent 25,000 francs in having a new house built for himself, and has paid for it in hard cash. Piazza, an ex-Garibal dian, has recently bought two houses for 20,000 francs, and spent 10,000 francs in having them repaired. This is a very bright picture ; but there is a terribly dark shade to it. The majority of the political convicts work as little as pos sible, and spend all their earnings in drink. It is probable that not many of them were drunkards in Paris, but during their banishment they are des cribed as having generally become con firmed sots. Hearing Angel’s Whispers. There has recently appeared in the city of New York a clairvoyant who adds to his gifts of spiritualism that of clairaudience, which may be described as the faculty of hearing angels’ whispers and the low-toned conversation of those ethereal beings of the other and supernatural world. The new medium has published a work on the new discovery, and the credulous and the sceptics are said to be rapidly buying it up, inasmuch as it is a work of a man of superior education, who until recently would only believe what he could see or understand to exist by putting it to the test of his five senses. Whilst this convert is reviving the drooping hopes of spiritual ists in New York, a young lady is causing quite a sensation in San Francisco by her “ marvellous power over the spirits of the defunct friends of all her visitors. ” Know ing only the English language, she possesses the wonderful facility of com pelling the immortals to communicate their thoughts in any language which their living friends may indicate. A gentleman, whose testimony is said to be unimpeach able, and whose faith in clairoyancy was previously at zero, has r iade public his visit to this wonderful medium. He took the precaution to arm himself with a double slate, hinged strongly, and so made that when folded no human ingenuity could insert any writing instrument to the interior, and before entering the house of the medium he placed a piece of genuine pencil within it. Without enquiring into the peculiar construction of the slate, the lady asked the especial object of her vistor’s call. On being informed she laid one hand on the wooden cover of the slate and immediately a scratching noise was heard. She withdrew her touch and the sound at once ceased. The visitor opened his double slate, and found one side written close over in English in a clear and bold hand, whilst on the other the answers were written in French. Though his incredulity was fast being sapped, he begged another trial. After cleaning the slate he closed it and held it tightly be tween his two hands, and on this occasion the medium did not even touch it. At a wave from her hand the scratching noise was repeated, and ceaoed when she motioned negatively with her head. The whole slate, on being opened was found to be covered with questions. During this manifestation of power strange “ Tappings” were heard, the air seemed charged with murmimngs of soft voices. Later on the lady astonished her visitor by command ing a trumpet to sail round the room, which the instrument did in a series of gyrations, during the whole time emitting [sounds and speaking words as if with a human voice. The lady does not pretend to read the future, nor does she cause the spirits to indulge in projdiecies. With the dead, however, she claims to hold communion, and she asserts her power of summoning to her presence the departed friends or relations of any person living who will honor her with a call, and, of course, with a fee.—“ Daily News.” A Duel in the Dark. The Washington correspondent of the “Boston Journal” writes: —“Among the many bloody duels on record as having been fought by Congressmen was one in which James Jackson, of Georgia, who had been and who was afterwards a United States senator, was the ohallenged party. He was an Englishman by birth, but he went to Savannah when a lad, studied law, was a leading Freemason, and fought gallantly in the revolutionary war. He killed Lieutenant Governor Wells in 1780 in a duel, and was engaged in several other ‘ affairs of honour,’ until he finally determined to accept a challenge on such terms as would make it his last duel. So he prescribed as the terms that each party armed with a double barrelled gun loaded with buckshot and with a hunting knife, should row himself in a skiff to designated points on opposite sides of the Savannah River. When the city clock struck 12, each should row his skiff to a a mall island in the middle of the river, ..Inch was wooded and covered with underbrush. On arriving at the island each, was moor his skiff, stand by it for ten minutes, and then go about on the island until the meet ing took place. The seconds waited on the mainland until after one o’clock, when they heard three gunshots, and loud and angry cries. Then all was still. At day light as had been agreed on, the seconds went to the island and found Jackson lying on the ground and his antagonist lying across him dead. ” Jackson recovered, but would never relate his experience on that night ; nor was he ever challenged again. He died while serving hia second term as United States Senator, March 19, 1806. How we Catch Cold. This pertinent question is just now en gaging attention. There is another ques tion which should be answered first— namely, what is cold ? The old idea of a “ chill ” is, perhaps, nearer the truth than the modern notion of a. ‘‘cold.” The hypothesis would seem to be that a “cold ” is something more than a cold, because it is said, “ you do not catch cold unless you are cold.” The fact is, there are pro bably as many diverse occurrences grouped and confounded under the generic title of cold catching as diseases covered by that popular term fever, which is made to comprise every state in which the pulse is quickened and the temperature raised. By a parallel process of reasoning “cold” ought to be limited to cases in which the phenomena are those of a “ chill. ” When a person “ catches cold,” either of several morbid accidents may occur—(l) He may have such a chill of the surface as shall drive the blood in on the internal organs and hamper some weak, or disorder and influence some diseased viscus ; (2) the cold may so impincc on the superficial nerves that serious disturbance of the system will ensue and a morbid state be set up ; (3) the current of the air which causes the cold may in fact be laden with the propagating “ germs” of disease ; or (4) the vitality of the organism as a whole, or of some one or more of its parts, may be so depressed by a sudden abstraction of heat that recovery may be impossible, or a severe and mischievous reaction ensue. The philosophy of prevention is obviously to preserve the natural and healthy action of the otganiam as a whole, and of the surface in particular, while habituating the skin to bear severe alterations of tempera ture by judicious exposure and orderly stimulation by pure air and clean water, and natural habits of hygiene and health. Lost Property Department. From a correspondent of the “ Inver ness Courier ” wo glean the following curious facts. He says :—Most London ers have heard of the Lost Property De partment at the headquarters of the Metropolitan Police in Scotland Yard, but very few are aware of the magnitude of the transactions carried on there ; and the report recently published in one of the daily newspapers of a visit to this museum of forgetfulness must have been a startling revelation even to the most ardent be liever in the vastness of the Great City. It seems that on an average one hundred articles are received every day from cab men whose honesty is sufficiently active to induce them to comply with that stipula tion in their license which requires them to convey to the nearest police station any stray goods or chattels found in their vehicles. Not that that virtue is left to be altogether it own reward; for if the property be claimed, the owner has to pay two shillings and sixpence or three shil lings in the pound, which is handed over to the law-abiding coachman ; and if no satisfactory application be made within three months cabby becomes the legitimate possessor of the “ treasure-trove. ” It is said that the men, as a rule, prefer to re ceive the reward rather than the article it self. And certainly when it came to bo the fourth umbrella or walking-stick, or the third pair of spectacles, a smart young cabman might be excused for murmuring at the monotony of chance. But when it is a case of five hundred pounds in bank notes, six hundred pounds’ worth of watches, four hundred and seventy-six American gold eagles, or four thousand pounds in valuable securities, the requisite three months must seem a very long time to wait for a careless owner to put in an appearance. If the value of the property exceeds ten pounds, the reward takes the shape of a lump sum fixed by the Com missioners of Police, in accordance with ihe particular circumstances of the case, and in a few instances ranging as high as one hundred pounds. Within the last twelve months, cabmen who are now ply ing for liire, have received amounts in this way of twenty-five, fifty, and one hundred pounds. Some of the stories of forgetful ness thus brought to light are as curious as they are amusing. A hairdresser leaves behind him a bag containing all the materials of a modern coiffure and all the implements of his craft. A merchant for gets his cheque book, a traveller his port manteau, an invalid his box of pills, an actress her diamonds. Umbrellas,, spec tacles, opera-glasses, walking-sticks, muffs, pipes, even boots, all find their way to the Lost Property Department. Little wonder is it then that the total value of the “ flot sam and jetsam ” of this great sea of traffic was estimated last year to amount to four teen thousand pounds. A Modem Miracle. West Union, 0., Aug. 15.—Persons ac quainted with Mrs H. Clay Cooley, of Manchester, compassionately remember her as an unfortunate, patient, Christian sufferer from that most painful of all afflic tions—a weak spine. For ten years past she has been unable to attend ordinary household duties, and only able to hobble around with much pain and labor, with the assistance of braces, crutches, or canes. Her sufferings have, at times, been in tense, and to all beholders she seemed a cripple for life. Only a person of great piety could have borne up under what she has foregone without a soured, grumbling disposition, but she has been as bright and earnest and hopeful as if a merciful Provi dence had only dispensed upon her His choicest blessings. Unable to do anything else, for years past she turned her atten tion to flower gardening, and as her beau tiful, tasty home testifies, she has become an adept in that line. But she has de voted more time and more pains in doing w hat she could for her church. Being a Christian of the most extreme and best type, she has always believed in what her minister called “ the saving power of Jesus Christ,” and never ceased to pray, and pray almost hourly, for the full re storation of her physical powers. This week her prayers have been singularly and completely answered. On Tuesday she told her friends that her pains would soon he over ; that her sound body would once mure be restored, and that the next day she would walk as well as as ever.” “That night,” she says, “I spent in prayer, and prayed as 1 had never before prayed, until about daylight, 4 o’clock a.in. when 1 arose, without effort, and with ii " assistance whatever, only believing that G-id had fully restored me, and went forth with a joyful, thankful heart to spread the good ticlings’of His wondrous love and power.” Since that time; Mrs Cooley has been as well as she ever was in her palmiest days, and suffers no pain whatever. To all intents she is as healthy a woman as there is in Manchester. Is her wonderful recovery a miracle 1 One thing is certain. Tuesday she could not walk ; to-day, without having taken any medicine, or being under any one’s treat ment, she walks as well as ever. She does not appear under any excitement or delu sion whatever, but takes her recovery, as a matter of course, after God’s sending peaceful assurance that she should again be well. Will some one explain the mystery 1 A Jury Story. One of the best jury stories I have heard for a long time (says a London correspon dent) was told about a case which was tried at Westminster recently. The action was brought to decide a dispute between a water company and some of its consumers, and the evidence in favor of defendants seemed so irresistible that the judge ex pressed his wonder that the jury should want to retire to consider their verdict. After being absent some time they came back and announced that they were all agreed with the exception of one, and the judge, indignant at a single person refusing to accept the overwhelming testimony offered in favor of the defendants, made some remarks not flattering to the intellec tual powers of the solitary recalcitrant, though, of course, no one out of the jury box knew which of the twelve was the man. However, the jury had to be dis charged, and it afterwards it turned out that it was the twelfth who had taken the same view of the evidence as the judge himself, and the other eleven who had refused to adopt what his lordship, and, indeed, everybody else in Court, thought the only reasonable conclusion to be drawn from the fact. 4 THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN Tuesday November 4, 1579 The American commercial failures in I the first half of 1879 were 4058, with 'liabilities of $65,000,000, as against 5825 failures, with $130,000,000 in the first half of 18G8. The “ Cologne Gazette” states that Dr Falk has been offered the patient of nobility, but has declined it for himself, accepting the offer, however, for his son, who is an officer in the army. Holloway’s Pills. —These Pills are more efficacious in strengthening a debilitated con stitution than any other medicine in the world. Persons of a nervous habit of body, and all who are suffering from weak digestive organs, or whose health has become deranged by bilious affection, disordered stomach, or liver complaints, should lose no time in giving these admirable Pills a fair trial. Coughs, colds, asthma, cr shortness of breath are also within the range of the sanative powers of this very remarkable medicine. The cures effected by these Pills are not superficial or temporary, hut complete any permanent. They are as mild as thev are efficacious, and may be given with confidence to delicate females and young chil dren. Their action on the liver, stomach, and bowels is immediate, beneficial, and lasting, restoring order and health in every case.— AdvtJ

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Tuespay, November, 4. 1879.1 THE ASH BUR, TO N GU A R DIA N M General Merchants. T. R. HODOER AND Company, GENERAL MERCHANTS, DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, AND STOREKEEPERS, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, (Opposite Railway Station.) NEW SPRING AND SUMMER STOCK JUST RECEIVED. DRAPERY, MILINERY, HATS. CLOTHING, BOOTS, SHOES, &c., &c., Especial attention lias been given to this Department in selecting the NEW STYLES in COSTUMES and DRESS MATERIALS. All the fashionable styles of Ladies Hats and Bonnets (trimmed and un trimmed*), Trimmings, Fishus, Mantles, Capes, Ribbons, Hosiery, Gloves, Sunshades, and Underclothing. MILINERY AND DRESSMAKING ON THE PREMISES, By Most Competent Hands. Carpets, Druggetts, Scotch, and Manchester Goods. T. R. HODDER & COMPANY’S CLOTHING & MERCERY DEPART MENT. Boys’ Tooths’ and. Men’s Summer Suits, Imported and Victorian make. DUST COATS, Alpacca and Silk, HATS, New Felts, Helmets (in Rush, Leg horn, Tweed, and China Peth) SCARFS, Ties, Collars, Gloves, Umbrellas etc, etc. ■ TWEEDS, Scotch, Yorkshire, and Colonial, T. R. HODDER & COMPANY’S BOOT AND SHOE STORE. Childrens’, Boys’, and Boots, ShoJS; and Suppers, Ladies’ and Gentlemen’s- Boots, Shoes, and Suppers, In every variety, Colonial and Imported, from the best houses, and sold at the smallest possible profit. T. R. H odder &Company GROCERIES, OILMEN’S STORES, AND PROVISION DEPARTMENT. New Season’s-Teas, Finest Sugars, Soaps, Candles, &c, &c. T. R. H. & Co . acknow- 1 ledge the great success attending their introduction of the the Small Profits and Quick Return Busi ness, and would State it is their intention to continue Selling the Very Best Class of Goods in every department, at the At the Smallest Possible Profit. sash price lists furnished on applica tion. T. R. Hodder and Company, IRONMONGERY, FURNISHING, AND HARDWARE, Of Every Description, for Building and Furnishing purposes. Produce Bought For Cash, or Taken in Exchange. ORDERS from ANY PART OF THE PROVINCE, Carefully and promptly attended to. DELIVERY OF GOODS DAILY IN TOWN. i T. R. HODDER ■f | AND '' .* . qmpany, • GENERAL MERCHANTS • ' -dSAST STREET, ASHBURTON Railway Station.) General Merchants. ORR AND CO., ASHBURTON AND RAKAIA. BANKRUPT ESTATE OF HOOPER, AITKEN & Co. £5,345 10s. id ORR AND Co., J~ jpAViNG Purchased the Whole of the above Stock from the Trustees, will offer it for SALE on SATURDAY, At the Premises Lately occupied by J. H. PASS AND Co. THE GOODS ARE ALL QUITE NEW AND IN SPLENDID CONDI TION, AND WILL BE SOLD AT Less Than Half Price FOR CASH. COME AT ONCE, AND Secure Bargains COME EARLY, ON SATURDAY, 27*- ORR AND CO. IMPQRTBBS, ASHBURTON AMD BABAW. Public Notices. CHAMBERS, JgOOT AND SHOEMAKER, East Street, Ashburton. Boots and Shoes of all kinds Sewn or Pegged. Repairs Attended To. 48 FAMILY"HOTEL DURHAM STREET NORTH, CHRISTCHURCH. 1 WHITE ~PARSONS, (Late of the Royal Hotel, Lyttelton.) This Hotel is row Renovated and fitted up as a FIRST CLASS FAMILY HOTEL. 49 SPORTING. Messrs, saunders & walker have for Sale Two Greyhound Puppies, eight months’ old, by Mr. Chat teris’ Azamat out of owners’ L’Esprit. Azamat (imported) is by Tulloch gorum, out of Cygnet, and won a 43 and 22 dog stake in England. L’Esprit (imported) is by Pell Mell out of Scrap, and won the Nelson Gold Cup in 1878. She is sister to La Rapide, L’Eneore, and other Australian celebri ties. Apply to MR. S. SAUNDERS, Ashburton, or, MR. W. G. WALKER, 98 Christchurch. FARMERS. —Do not neglect to Read the Agricultural Papers appearing in the “Ashburton Guardian. ” NOTICE. IN THE ASSIGNED ESTATE OF SANDO AND OLSEN. PERSONS having Claims on the above Estate are requested to forward same, with proofs, to Messrs Saunders Brothers, Ashburton, not later than 25th instant, after which date no claim will be admitted. A first dividend will be payable at Messrs Saunders Brothers’ offices, on Friday, October 31st. I. S DEES ' } ~ 99—562 a J. E. Buchanan & Co., AUCTIONEERS, Land & Estate Agents, ASHBURTON. THE Proprietors wish to call attention to their LAND AND ESTATE DEPARTMENT. In this Department Farms can be Leased or Sold, and Stock, Plant, &c., valued for outgoing or incoming tenants. General Land Business carefully exe cuted. Sales of Stock, Merchandise, and Genera Effects are held every Saturday, at the Auctioneers’ Rooms, and Yards adjoining. MR. BUCHANAN Attends the Ashburton and Tinwald Yards on Sale days, for the Sale of every Description of Stock. ■ ■ • WEEKLY SALES EVERY SATUR DAY, at 12.30. Auction Rooms and Yards Havelock Street. 37 THE ASHB UR 2 OH G UARDIAN in the Country are particularly requested to communicate with the Publishers if their papers are not properly addressed. The number of Sub scribers has increased so rapidly that un less great care is taken in giving orders as to address and how to be sent, the papers may be left at the wrong place. All orders vill receive our prompt attention. WEEKS AND DIXON, Proprietors. Oetober 18,1679. General Merchants, MUST BE S TO MAKE ROOM FOR COMING NOVELTIES! NOVELTIES! OLD, SHIPMENTS. NOVELTIES! o WE ARE NOW OPENING OUR SPRING AND SUMMER DRAPERY IT. < u o' £ £ P O o v> 5 f w U a a Ph tv. The Newest Prints, from 6|d per yd. The Newest Brilliants, ‘Fast Colors ’ Fashionable Navy Blue Prints, choice patterns. Angira Cloth, the Latest Novelty Best Quality Only in French Merinos Brown Hollands Dressed ~ Striped ~ Check Muslins Pique’s ~ Marcella ~ Crochet Antimacassars, from 2/11 Beautiful Lace Curtains, large variety Muslin Long Curtains ~ ~ Muslin and Lace Short Window Blinds, large variety Grey and White Sheetings, all widths Felt Carpets, spendid patterns Cocoa Mattings, in Iyd., l£yd., and l£yd. widths. Leather Cloths and Table Baizes Velvet Pile Table Covers Window Hollands, all widths Flannels and Table, Damasks Horrockses well-known Long Cloths Grey Calicoes ! White and Colored Quills All Wool Plaids, the very best Hosiery, Corsets, Silk Scarfs, Braids, in great variety Dress Buttons, Crochet Cotton (in reels and skeins) Brooks’ 500-yd Reels Cotton, best for machine use Baldwin’s Fingering Yarns Patou & Sons’ Alloa ~ Cotton and Union Sheetings Blankets, in great variety Floor Cloths, choice patterns Cocoa Mats, various sizes. mHE Above Goods are imported Direct from the Manufacturers and will be sold I remarkably' CHEAP, in order to make room for coming shipments. OUR OUTFITTING DEPARTMENT IS NOW REPLETE WITH THE MOST FASHIONABLE AND SERVICEABLE GOODS. f Boys’ Knickerbocker and Tunic Suits S 3 Boys’ and Youths’ Tweed Galatea Suits 3 ~ )> Hats, in largo variety P ~ ~ Trousers and Vests H pci *| ~ ~ Moleskin Trousers p* -"1 I ~ ~ Crimean Shirts fe I Collars, Braces, Ties, p ( Etc., Etc., Etc. gn /Men’s Tweed Galatea Sac and Paget Suits ~ Waterproof Coats “i ~ Blouses and Overalls (Patented), American Duck I Shirts, Scarves, Collars P (Socks and Half-Hose of every description, &c., &c. SUPERIOR BOOTS AND SHOES, OF COLONIAL MANUFACTURE. SHEARING. SHEARING. SHEARING. We are now prepared for the coming season with a LARGE and WELL SELECTED STOCK of SHEEPSHEARS, including WARD AND PAYNE’S No. 38 and 79, and numerous other Brands. WASHITA, ARKANSAS, HINDOSTAN, and TURKEY STONES. STOYER AND SON’S RAW AND BOILED OILS. RADDLE, LAMPBLACK, INK POWDER, Ac., Ac. CALCUTTA WOOLPACKS—FULL WEIGHTS. IMPLEMENTS, Etc. TO FARMERS WE CAN ESPECIALLY OFFER, AT REDUCED PRICES : Hornsby’s Ploughs, H., H.H., R. 8., and R.C., and extras for same Reid and Grey’s Double and Treble Furrow Ploughs, and extras for same Drays, 2|, and 3 axles Zigzag and Flexible Chain Harrows Cambridge and Plain Field Rollers Broadcast and Hand Sowing Machines Best Ironbark 2,3, and 4-horse Swingle Trees Cheese Presses. Bentall’s Chaff-Cutters and Corn-Crushers, all sizes Corrugated Iron, from 6 to 9 feet, best brands Ryland’s Best Fencing Wire, No. G to 11 Fencing Material, Consisting of Staples, Stakes, Posts, Rails, and Wire Strainers. ALSO A VERY LARGE STOCK OF Douglas’ and Goulds’ American Pumps, Force Pumps, and Piping (I£, 1£ and 2), and Farm and Station Stores of all kinds. WE HAVE ALWAYS ON HAND A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF SADDLES, SHAFT, LEADING, AND PLOUGH HARNESS HORSE-CLOTHS IN EVERY VARIETY. WE ARE NOW TAKING ORDERS FOR REAPERS AND BINDERS FOR THE COMING SEASON. IRONMONGERY DEPARTMENT. We beg to call special attention to the above, and have determined (to meet the present depressed times) to reduce prices to the lowest remunerative rates To parties furnishing we can offer advantages seldom met with, having just received a large and well-selected stock of household requisites, comprising Single and Double English and French Iron Bedsteads, Fenders, Fireirons, Coal Vases, Scuttles, Fountains, Boilers, Kettles, Saucepans, Stew and Preserving Pans, all sizes; Electro-plated, Nickel Silver, Britannia Metal, and Tinware, of all descriptions. To builders and contractors we offer special inducements, having a very heavy stock of Leamington Patent Ranges (2ft Gin to 4ft Gin); Cindrella, Queens, Victoria, Vesper, and Kaiser Stoves, Register Grates, Carpenters’ Rim, Mortice, and Plate Hocks, and general builders’ ironmongery. We have also on hand an extensive stpok of painters’, glaziers’ and paperhangers’ materials, consisting of Red and White Lead, Paints, and Colors, of all kinds; Raw and Boiled Linseed Oils, Turpentine, Varnishes, Brushes, Window Glass, of all kinds; Putty, Paperhangings, etc., ate. Carpenters and joiners would do well to call and inspect our stock of Tools. We are now landing a shipment of American Goods, containing a great variety of Tools and Yankee Notions. A large stock of Rod, Bar, and Sheet Iron, also a large and good stock of Blacksmiths and Farriers tools on hand. _o GROCERY DEPARTMENT. THE ABOVE DEPARTMENT IS NOW WELL STOCKED WITH New Seaosn’s Teas, in Half-Chests and Boxes Superior Mauritius Sugars, white and brown crystals and Counters Venus Twist and Black Swan Tobacco Currants, Eleme Raisins, Sultanas, Mnscatell Raisins (new fruit) Jordan and Shell Almonds. Bottled Fruit, Figs, Essences, etc., etc. A Large Stock of English and Colonial Lollies, and a full assortment of Pink’s, Morton’s, and Crosse and Blackwell’s Pickles, Jams. Jellies, Sauces, Potted and Preserved Meats, etc., etc. o CHINA AND GLASSWARE, We invite inspection of this Department in Particular, as we have just unpacked twenty-three crates of General Crockery and eight casks of Glassware, consisting of Sets of Cut and Pressed Decanters; Water-Crafts; Tumblers ; Wine, Custard, and Jelly Glasses. INSPECT OUR STOCK BEFORE PURCHASING ELSEWHERE. ERIEDLANDER BROS. 8 Agents Cplonial Fire Insurance Company. j Auction Sa ASHBURTON RAC SALE OF PRIV Messrs, acland AND CO. have j tions froiti the Ashburtoi soli by Public Auction, Bazaar, Burnett Street, A THURSDAY, Cm N The following Privilege clays’ racing on 19th and 1. The Publican’s Be Grand Stand. 2. The Publican’s Boot by the Purchaser. 3. Confectioner’s Booth 4. Confectioner's Boo'h 5. Right of Sports. 6. Right of Selling Car 7. Gate Money. 8. Grand Stand and Sa< 9. Right of Erecting Hi Particulars and conditions from the Secretary of the THE AUC Sale to commence at 12 ASHBURTON AGRIGUI PASTORAL ASSO< ANNUAL SHOW, 18m Messrs acland, AND CO. have r( tions to sell by public Horse Bazaar, Burnett str ON THURSDAY, Cm ; The following PRIV 1. Publican’s Booth, 2. do. do. 3. Confectioner’s 800 4. Right of Sports. Particulars and conditi tained from the Secretary ciation, or THE AUC Sale to commence at 12 i GREAT SALE OF SATURDAY, 22nd NOV Messrs acland, AND CO. will 1 Horses at the Bazaar, Ashburton, on the Saturdi Annual Show of the Agric toral Association and the ] Several entries of Thoroughbred Horses ha l made, and it is expected I large attendance of buyers Persons wishing to m please do so at an early da ACLAND, CAMPBEL Auctioneers Entries can be made at M son’s Office ASHBURTO Messrs h. mats* have received ini Messrs Fnsby Bros, to SELL BY AUC without r: ON WEDNESDAY, NOVE At 12 o’cloc THEIR MAGNIFICENT OF 400 in crop ; ACRES OF I LAND, of whic Also, THEIR LEASE OF 272 ACRES AD JO ABOVE, of whL | : THOROUGHBRED ENTIRE OULT i Of the Traducer Blood, i To Travel this Season the ASHBURTON | AND WAKANUI Districts, Sec future Advertisements for Particulars S. H. FOWLER & CO„ Proprietors, 504a—20 Winslow i I 1870. TO STAND THIS SEASON. THOROUGHBRED STALLION YOUNG TRADUCER. TRADUCER, by Traducer, _l. dam Kasper’s dam, imported. See “ Stud Boole.” Young Traducer was bred by W. C. • Webb, Esq., at Riccarton. He is a rich dark brown, standing 1(» hands high, with I immense bone and aubs-'ance, and for make I and shape has been nronounced by the best judges as hard to beat anywhere. I Young Traducer is rising 5 years. j Terms: £5 ss. per mare, payable Ist January, 1880 ; groomage fees os., payable on first service. Also, the Grey Entire Pony, SYDNEY, Will travel, with the entire horse Young Traducer, the district of Ashburton during the season. Good paddocks 2s. per week. Eveiy care taken, but no responsibility. ROBERT LITTLE, 39 Proprietor. Boarding Houses. CENTRAL TEMPERANCE HOTEL, Baring Square (Near Town Hall). RE-OPENTNG of the above commo dious and c mtrally situated Pri vate and Commercial Hotel. T. BROADBELT, PROPRIETOR, Is prepared to give Superior Accommoda tion to Boarders and the Travelling Public on REASONABLE TERMS. Weekly Board and Lodging ... £1 Weekly Board 14s. MEALS AT ALL HOURS. Dinner on Saturday from 11.30. Beds (single), Is. Gd. Private Room for Ladies 153—82 a PRINCE ALBERT PRIVATE - HOTEL fjAHE undersigned having ope.ied. ti e Prince Albert Boarding House, in Wills Street, near the Railway Station, under the management of Mr. and Mrs. Lucas, begs to say he is determined to keep GOOD TABLE, and afford Comfortable Accommodation to customers at MODERATE CHARGES. THOMAS CLARK, Proprietor. 333a<— 27 NEW ZEALAND WESLEYAN, , Published Monthly. JUST ARRIVED, the “ New Zealand Wesleyan ” for October. Price 6d, Sold at the Herald Oflice, East Street. WEEKS AND DIXONT, Agents. THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, Price Twopence, CAN be obtained from the following Agents, who will receive orders t Intending Subscribers will please fill up forms, which can be obtained from any of the above Agents. They will also oblige by stating on the back of the order to which agent they pay their subscriptions. WEEKS AND DIXON, Printers and Pu^li^rbb,

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[Ti!esb\v, November 4, 1879. 6 THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN Printed and published : by HORACE JoilH Weeks and Charles Dixon, at their Printing Office, East Street, - AaibuiW, Tuesday, Noutmbcr 4, |Bft, General Storekeepers. GREAT BANKRUPT SALE OF THE ASSIGNED ESTATE OF HOOPER, AITKEN, AND CO. £5,345 Uk 4b. ORR AND CO. JJAYING been fortunate in securing the whole of the STOCK of Hooper, Aitken and Co., at a nominal Price, will offer for Sale on SATURDAY, the 27TH, And following days, at THE PREMISES LATELY OCCUPIED by v J. H. PASS &CO., (Next the Union Bank of Australia.) In submitting the following GREATLY REDUCED PRICE LIST, we beg to assure our numerous customers and the public, that it has been our determination from the first to keep ourselves abreast of the age, and in every department of our Establishment we have endeavored —in nil cases —so to conduct our business tran sactions as to command legitimate success. The rapid growth of our concern in all its branches amply attests this fact. Quotations for Cash : Children’s white Socks, at 2d to 6d Children’s colored Socks, at 3d, 4d & 6d Ladies’ Stockings, at 4d to Is Ladies’ striped Stocking, at 6d to Is 3d GLOYES. Ladies’ lish thread, at fid to Is Ladies,’ kid Gloves, 2s to 3s per pair Ladies’ silk Gloves, Is to Is 4d. HABERDASHERY. Black silk Fringes, at 8d to Is fid Colored silk Fringes, half-price Black and colored Braids, all prices A splendid stock of new silk Buttons, in all shades, at 4d to fid per dozen, to match dress materials Ladies’ leather Bags, half-price Carpet Bags from 3s fid upwards Belts at 4d to 8d each LADIES’ SILK SCARFS. 1230 ladies’ silk Scarfs, decided novel ties, at fid to Is New China silk Scarfs, embroidered a both ends, at la to Is fid COLLARS. 25 doz. ladies’ linen Collars, at fid. to Is lid Rink Collars, at 4d to 8d STAYS. 6 doz. Stays at 2s, worth 4s 9d The new belted Corset, on the newest principle, easy fit, half-price UNDERCLOTHING DEPARTMENT. Ladies’ Cemesoles Ladies’ Night-dresses, 2s fid to 4s fid Ladies’ Chemises, 2s Id to 5s fid Ladies’ drawers, Is 8d to 4s fid PLAIN AND FANCY DRESS DEPARTMENT. 1500 yards Spring Lustres, at 8d to lOd per yard, worth Is fid 800 yards Taffete Cloth, French goods, at Is to Is 3d . French Merino, all colors, at Is fid to 2s fid 20 pieces all-wool Plaid, at Is to 2s fid f 500 yards Japanese Silk, at Is per yard, worth 2s fid » BOOTS DEPARTMENT. Ladies’-French kid Boots, at fis to 7s 6p Ladies’ buttoned Boots, 7s fid to 8s 9d Gents’ Boots, fis per pair under former price Boots, at Is to 2s fid ‘"carpets. • Tapestry, 2s per yaad under former price Kidder Carpets, Is fid under former price Cocoanut Matting, at Is under former price. Blankets at half-price Flannels at half-price CLOTHING DEPARTMENT. • Men’s Suits at 40s, former price 70s • Men’s Suits at 355, former price 60s Men’s Hats at 3s to 7s fid It is unnecessary to quote prices, though we have given a few above, as the public know that this is a real genuine Sale. The Goods are all quite new, having been im ported within the last few months. Terms will be strictly Cash, as we could not afford to book at those prices. Dressmaking on the premises. All orders executed wider the Superin tendence of a most experienced dress maker. ORR AND CO., IMPORTERS, ASHBURTON AND RAKAIA, 9 Business Notices. B L I G H’S CANTERBURY RESTAURANT, Paparmi Road, near Post Office, Christchurch. MRA L S AT AXili HOURS OF THE DAY. Board and Lodging, 175., 18s., £1 a week. BEDS & MEALS—Is. Each. 452 CHERTSEY. A. R. MARKHAM (Next Montgomery’s, Chertsey), GENERAL STOREKEEPER, HAVING taken over the store of Messrs. Orr and Co., and increased the stock, is prepared to supply first-class articles iuGrocery,Drapery, Ironmongery. Agent for THE ASHBURTON HERALD. 423 Medicinal. TEEDMAN’S SOOTHING POWDERS 1 FOR CHILDREN CUTTING TEETH. CAUTION TO PURCHASERS. The value of this well-known Family Medi cine has been largely tested in all parts of the world, and by all grades of society, for upwards of FIFTY YEARS. Its well-earned exten sive sale has induced SPURIOUS IMITA TIONS, some of which in OUTWARD APPEARANCE so closely resemble the ori ginal as to Lave deceived many purchasers. The proprietor therefore feels it due to the public to give a special caution against the use of SUCH IMITATIONS. Purchasers are therefore requested carefully to observe the four following distinctive characteristics, without which none are genuine : 1st —In every case the words JOHN STEEDMAN, CHEMIST, WALWORTH, SURREY, are engraved on the Government Stamp affixed to each packet. 2nd—Each Single Powder has directions for the dose, and the words, John Steedman, Chemist, Walworth, Surrey, printed thereon. 3rd —The name, Steedman, is always spelt with two EE’s. 4th —The manufacture is carried on solely at Walworth, Surrey. Sold in Packets by all Chemists and Medi cine Vendors. Sold by Kempthorne, Prosser and Co., Auckland. 49° HEALTH FOR ALL. HOLLOWAY’S PILLS AND OINTMENT THE PILLS Purify the Blood, correct all disorders of the Liver, Stomach, Kidneys and Bowels, and are invaluable in all com, plaints incidental to Females. THE OINTMENT is the only reliable remedy for Bad Legs, Old Wounds, Sores, and Ulcers. For Bronchitis, Diphtheria, Coughs, Colds, Gout, Rheumatism, and all Skin Di Teases it has no equal. Sold by the Proprietor, Tkomaq Holloway, 533, Oxford Street, London, and by all Medicine Vendors throughout the World. GRATEFUL—COMFORTIF G. BREAKFAST COCOA. “ By a thorough knowledge of the natural laws which govern the operations of digestion and nutrition, and by a careful application oi the fine properties of well selected cocoa, Mr. Epps has provided our breakfast tables with » delicately-flavoured beverage which may save us many heavy doctors’ bills. It is by tne judi. cious use of such articles of diet, that a constitu tion may be gradually built up until strong enough to resist every tendency to disease. Hundreds of subtle maladies are floating arcund us, ready to attack wherever there is a weak point. We may escape many a fata ishaft by keeping ourselves well fortified with pvueblcod and a properly nourished frame.” —The Chil Service Gazette. SOLD ONLY IN PACKETS LABELLED JAMES EPPS AND CO Homcepathic Chemists, London. KEATING’S COUGH LOZENGES. COUGHS, ASTHMA, BRONCHITIS, ACCUMULATION OF PHLEGM. Composed of the purest articles. These Lozenges contain no opium nor any deleterious drug, therefore the most delicate can take them with perfect confidence. Their beneficial effect is speedy and certain. This old unfail ing family remedy is daily recommended by the most eminent physicians. In use nearly 60 years. MEDICAL TESTIMONY. 22, Cold Harbour Lane, Tendon, July 25th, 1877. Sir, —Your Lozenges are excellent, and their beneficial effect most reliable. I strongly recommend them in cases of v-ough and asthma. You are at liberty ta state this as my opinion, ormed from many years’ experience. J. Bringi.oe, M.R.C.S.L., L.S.A., L.M. T. Keating, Indian Medical Service. )ear Sir, —Having tried your Lozenges in ia I have much pleasure in testifying to ir beneficial effects in cases of Incipient isumption, Asthma and Bronchial Affec is, 1 have prescribed them largely with the t results. W. B. G , Apothecary, H.M.S. Keating’s Cough Lozenges are sold by all Chemists, in tins of various sizes, each having the words “ Keating’s Cough Lozenges engraven on the Government stamp. 637 KEATING’S WORM TABLETS, A PURELY VEGETABLE SWEETMEAT, ooth in appearance and taste, furnishing a most agreeable method of administering the only certain remedy for INTESTINAL or THREAD WORMS. It is a perfectly safe and mild preparation, and is especially adapted for children. Sold in, tins by all chemists. Proprietor, THOs! 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The Moon at 18 days old rises about 9 p.m. and shines till morning. The Moon at 21 days old rises about 11 p.m. and shines till morning. The Moon at 24 days old rises about 2 a.m. and shines till morning. The Moon at 27 days old rises about 4 a.m. and shines till sunrise. THE HOUSEWIFE’S TABLE. The following is a very valuable housewife’s table, by which persons not having scales and weights at hand may readily measure the article wanted to form any recipe without the trouble of weighing, allowance to be made for an extraordinary dryness or moisture of the ar ticle weighed or measured : Wheat flour, I pound is I quart. Indian meal, 1 pound 2 ounces are r quart. Butter, when soft, 1 pound is I quart. Loaf sugar, broken, I pound is 1 quart. White sugar, powdered, I pound 1 ounce ate I quart. Ten eggs are I pound. Flour, 4 pecks are I bushel. Sixteen large tablespoonsful are I'pint. Eight large teaspoonsful are 1 gilL Four large teaspoonsful are gill. Two gills are % pint. Two pints aie 1 quart. Four quarts are I gallon. A common sized tumbler holds pint. A common sized wine glass is y 2 a gill. A tea-cup is I gill. A large wine-glass is I gill. Forty drops are equal to I teaspoonful. Four teaspoonfuls are equal to 1 tablespoon ful. REGISTRATION OF BIRTHS, MAR RIAGES, AND DEATHS. Births. —Parents and all other persons pre sent at a birth, are liable under the Act for Registration under penalty of £10; failing, the occupier of house in which such birth took place is liable. Births are registered free up to sixty-two days, day of birth and of registra tion, both inclusive; afterwards up to six months, on payment of ss. penalty, and after declaration as to truth of particulars being duly made ; and beyond six months only after conviction before a Magistrate, and on pro duction of certificate of conviction signed by Magistrate or Clerk to Bench, and within one month of such conviction. There are other provisions as to registration of children found exposed, and registration of names within one year of birth. Marriages. —Marriages must be solem nized with open doors, between eight in the morning and four in the afternoon, in the presence of two or more witnesses. Persons objecting to be married by a clergyman, can be married in a Registrar’s office by a Registrar. Persons desirous of being married must give notice to the Registrar of the district, and take out a Marriage Certificate; but before doing so, must have resided in the district three clear days immediately preceding the application for certificate. The fees are for Notice and Certificate, £1 2s 6d ; Marriage by Registrar, £1 ; and 2s 6d for Copy of M arriage Registrar. Persons wishing to be married out of the dis trict in which they live, can only do so by residing in the district in which they wish to be married for three clear days, and obtaining certificate from the Registrar of that district. And persons living in different districts must cither both reside for three clear days in the same district, or else obtain two Certificates, viz:—one from the Registrar of each of the districts in which they reside. _ Any person making false affirmation, declaration, or repie sentation before a Registrar, is guilty of mis demeanour. Deaths. —The occupier of house in which death occurs, and all persons present at a death, .are liable for the registration within thirty-one days; and failing these, the Undertaker or person so acting, under penalty of £10; but any of the persons liable may depute, in writing, some person acquainted with par ticulars required to- attend and register ; and the person registering MUST in all cases take to the Registrar the Doctor’s Certificate o Death. In all cases of burial, the Undertaker or person so acting, must return to the Registrar within seven days, the Burial Cer tificate, duly signed by Undertaker and officiating Minister, or two householders pre sent at such burial. Undertakers not return ing such Burial Certificates within seven days are liable to a penalty of £5 : and Clergymen officiating and not signing Burial Certificates are also liable to a penalty of £5. Any person not attending to register, after notice from Registrar is duly given, is liable to a penalty of £2O There are various other provisions defining powers and duties of Registrar, and imposing penalties for neglect in complying with various provisions of the Act, Public Notices. j JUST ARRIVED— SECOND SHIPMENT OF gT ATI ONER Y, STATIONERY, DIRECT FROM THE MANUFACTORY. Now Opening Up. To Meet the Requirements of the County of Ashburton, WEEKS AND DIXON Are now Importing, direct from the makers, Every description of Commercial, Law, and General Stationery, which they are in a position to supply, wholesale or retail, at prices that will compare favorably with any house in the Colony. The Goods now being opened up include a Choice Assortment of Plain and Fancy Note Papers and Envelopes, and some very superior kinds. 10 CASES STATIONERY 10 2 BALES PAPER Full particulars in Printed Lists. 2 Commercial and Law Stationery Notepapers in great variety Envelopes of the newest styles Inkstands and Bottles Pens and Penholders Pencils and Pencilcaaea Account and Pocket Books, Etc. Wholesale and Retail. WEEKS AND DIXON, Saunders’ PBuildinos, East Street ASHBURTON. i Commercial Stati JUST ARE -o- A CHOICE ASSOI OF Commerce AND Hou STATION o THE Largest and Finei opened up in A AND Equal to any exhil Colony Medicinal. Testimonials. Tuam Street, Chiistchurch, April 28, 1579. To Professor Guscott. Sir, —I have been troubled with Liver Complain these last six years, many times not being able to attend to work. I have tried everything in the shape of patent medicines. I have been an outdoor patient in the Hospi tal ; I got at times temporary relief. I could not sleep on my left side; I kept rolling about backward# and forwards in bed. When I got up in the morning, I would rather be in bed but work I had to attend to. M hen I had eaten a light meal I found it always lodged in my stomach. Always costive, a great palpi tation, pains across the chest, more particu larly under the left breast, always a violent pain between the shoulders, felt just the same as if any one was pouring water down my back, feet always cold. Happened to get one of your bills when you came to St. Asaph street, which explained to me the symptoms I was laboring under. When I applied to you, you told me all my symptoms, and guaranteed me a perfect cure, which, I am happy to say, you have done through your herbal treatment. I should recommend those troubled with Liver Complaint ta place themselves under your treatment. I am, Sir, ■ Truly thankful, William Manson. Colombo Street, April 21, 1879, To Professor Guscott. Sir, —I have been troubled with Dysentery for the last three months, so much so that I was perfectly exhausted, the linings of my intestines peeled away in flakes. I tried every remedy that I could hear of, but to no purpose. Hearing that you were in Christchurch, and seeing the many wonderful cures, was induced to place myself under your treatment, and I am happy to say in one week I am free from the diarrhcea, and gaining strength from your herbal treatment. I am, yours respectfully, Ellen Brown. I give you this testimonial for the benefit o others, as I know there are a great many others suffering from the same complaint in Christchurch. Borough Hotel, Manchester Street, Christchurch, April 21, 1879. To Professor Guscott, Sir,--I have been troubled with Sciataca and Rheumatism since the commencement of the West Coast diggings in 1864, where I had to leave through medical advice, and went to Melbourne, and thence to Sydney, and then I thought I would try the tropical climate of Queensland, and only found temporary relief. I came to Christchnrch, and tried doctors of the best!medical repute, and got no better. Thinking that it was useless to go any further 1 gave up all hopes of being restored ; I could scarcely walk, and staying at an old friend’s, he advised me to consult you, and I am happy to say I am in as perfect health as I was in 1864, when I crossed the ranges of the West Coast, and was only ten days under your treatment. John O’Brien. To Professor Guscott. Sir, —Having been troubled with asthma for the last seven years, on several occasions I have been propped up in bed, and many times I had to get up and walk to get a breath of air, and had become so bad that I was not able to attend to my business ; in fact, I had become a burden to myself and the people with whom I was stopping. When I came to you you told me all my symptoms, which gave me confidence to place myself under your treatment, and, being a believer in herbs, and seeing the large assortment in your establishment, and also the references from other sufferers the same as myself, in looking back to the time of my suflering so long, and spending so much money without receiving any benefit from the t reat ment until I applied to you. —I remain, yours ever thankful, Donald Smith, Great King-street, Dunedin, May 30. To Professor Guscott. Sir,—l have to inform you that I am able to return home after your treatment of 4 weeks’ duration, having been troubled with dropsy this last 4 years. I have been tapped twice ; I have been under the doctors in Oamaru, and also in Dunedin, and never received any bene fit from their treatment. When my sister called on you last April you told her if I would ome to St. Kilda and stop with her you would treat me for a fortnight free of charge, and after that time, if I were no better, you would require no payment ; but 1 am happy to inform you that I feel as well as ever I felt, and free 01 dropsy, and can eat and sleep well. I trust that your days nay be long in Dunedin. You may be assured that I will speak of the cure you have effected in me on my return home, as I leave my -istei to-morrow.—X remain yours ever giateful, Mrs. Isabella Fraser. St. Kilda, June 10, 1878. Manchester Street, Christchurch, April 29th, 1879. To Professor Guscott, Sir, —I have been troubled with Neuralgia for a length of time, and have suffered the most excruciating pains ; tried ei erything that I could hear of, I then saw your testimonials in the papers, and the “ Star.” I was advised to give you a trial, but I have this to say that I am perfectly free from pain. I can eat and sleep well, and am not disturbed at nights or meal times as I have been for a length of time. I have told sever al the pain I suffered, and the wonderful relief I have had, and I would ad vise anyone troubled with Neuralgia to apply to you, as they can depend on a perfect cure. Yours ever grateful, H. B, Williams, Tuam street, Christchurch. To Professor Guscott, Sir,—Having for the last four years suffered from bad eyes, being totally blind in one, and from using a solution of nitrate of silver as a lotion, which had penetrated my whole system, causing me the most acute pains, which, added to rheumatism, prevented my sleeping at night, and rendered my life absolutely burdensome to me, I have consulted and been treated by doc tors in different parts of Canterbury, as also in the Christchurch Hospital, but without obtain ing the slightest relief. Determined to leave no stone unturned while the smallest chance remained of an abatement of my sufferings. I applied to you immediately I heard of your arrival, and the cure which you have effected would seem to many incredible, but as I am still here a living proof of the success of your treatment, as can only be testified by hundreds in Christchurch, who knowing what I was like l ' for so long up to a week ago, look with astonishment at the change which you have wrought.. Wishing you many years of happi ness and prosperity in pursuing your useful career, I am, dear Sir, yours respectfully, Patrick Burns. Sexton’s Allenton House, St. Asaph>street, Christchurch, Commercial Printers. IF YOU WANT A NEAT BUSINESS CARD, GO TO THE “HERALD” OFFICE IF YOU WANT WELL-PRINTED CIRCULAR, TRY THE “ HERALD” OFFICE IF YOU WANT AN ATTRACTIVE HANDBILL, |TRY THE “HERALD” OFFICE. IF YOU WANT A MAGNIFICENT POSTER, CALL AT THE HERALD OFFICE. IF YOU WANT ANY‘DESCRIPTION OF PLAIN OR ORNAMENTAL PRINTING, CALL AT THE “HERALD OFFICE,’ East Street North. WEEKS & DIXON. PROPRIETORS.

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The Ashburton Guardian. COUNTY AGRICULTURAL AND SPORTING RECORDER. yo.L. I.— No. 18. ASHBURTON, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1879 Price—TWOPENCE Auctioneers and Commisssion Agents EDMISTON BROS' & GUNDRY (late bullock AND CO.), ASHBURTON, Merchants, Auctioneers, Stock, Station, Estate, and Commission Agents. Sales of Stock, Farm Implements, &c., will be held at their Yards, Ashbur ton, and the Tinwald Yards, on alternate TUESDAYS. CASH ADVANCES HiWU on Stock, Produce, &c., consigned for Positive Sale. EDMISTON BROS. & GUNDRY. 19 ALFRED HARRISON, AUCTIONEER, COMMISSION AGENT, ETC. SALES, Sales of Stock, Mer chandise, Furniture and Effects, also Pigs; Fowls, and General Produce. WEEKLY SALE Every SATURDAY at 12 o’clock. SALE YARDS ATTENDED. ntries can be made at my office or at the Yards. Ajgent for the Transatlantic Fire Insurance Company. 5 MR. JOHN LLOYD CRAWLEY, AUCTIONEER, STOCK, LAND, ESTATE, AND COM MISSION AGENT, Holds Weekly Sales Every Saturday, at One o’clock, of Horses, Farm Produce, ■md General Merchandise of every descrip tion.'' ' ", . . , _____ - Full advertisements third page. J. AUCTIONEER, Stock, Lawn, Estate, and Commission ... . Agent, Saunders’ Buildings, East-st., Ashburton. 917* * J. E. B [Card.] UCHANAN & Co. k ' Auctioneers, Land, and Estate Agents, A S H BURTON. 313 a FARMERS AND OTHERS. Messrs, acland, Campbell, & CO. are prepared to supply Farmers : and others with Station Stores, Fencing Wife, Fencing Staples, Standards, &c.,at Lowest Rates, and of First-class quality. AGENTS FOR THE ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY. CAPITAL ... ... £2,000,000 INSURANCES EFFECTED AT LOWEST RATES. ACLAND, CAMPBELL & CO., 65 Auctioneers. pREDK. PAVI TT , East Street (Close to the Railway Station) Ashburton, •Land and' General Commission Agent. * ‘ Orders taken for—-Sydney Drays, Newcastle Coal, and Malvern (by the truck load), Build :mg Materials of all kinds. Fencing Wire, Agricultural Implements,; English and Ameri can, &c., &c. I MESSRS. POYNTZ & CO., ■JV AN D, Jg sTA T E, and . GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS. Rents and Debts Collected. Money advanced on Freehold Security. 7 Hotels. RAILWAY HOTEL WINSLOW. MR. W. HARRIS requests the public to know that he is back at his old ■ house, and wishes his old friends to know that they will receive the same good .Accommodation as formerly. Private . Suites of Rooms for families. ' Wines and Beer of the best brands.’ Good stabling and loose boAes, with every attendance. W HARRIS, v Proprietor. 31 66 Millers, &c. SAUNDERS BROS., MILLERS, Grain Merchants, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS. Offices— EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Mills— GREAT SOUTH ROAD. 72 H~[l I"OFFAT begs to inform the , IVI inhabitants of Ashburton and surrounding districts that his NEW FLOUR MILL AT WAKANUI HAS COMMENCED WORK, And hopes, by strict attention to busi ness, and turning out a First-class article, to merit a share ef public support. Special attention paid to Gristing, and Farmers from a distance can have their Grist ground by return. 31 Insurance. THE LONDON & LANCASHIRE FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Capital —Fully Subscribed, £1,500,000. JURE INSURANCES of all kinds taken at lowest rates, special attention being given to Stack, Farm, Building, and other Agricultural Risks. Applications by letter for insurance will be promptly attended to. The London and Lancashire being purely a Fire Company, the whole of its resources are available to meet Fire claims and this feature will at once commend itself to the public, for the resources of the Company can never be applied to the settlement of Life Claims or Marine Losses, but every penny of its Capital (the whole of which could be called up at any time), together with its reserves, are available for Losses by Fire, and offer a complete guarantee that all engagements will be fully carried out. Claims are met with promptitude and liberality. Agents for Ashburton— SAUNDERS BROS. 6 Business Notice. IN BANKRUPTCY. WEEKS & DIXON have on Sale at their Office, East Street North,- - PROOFS OF DEBT FORMS, FORMS OF AFFIDAVIT. Also, — FORMS of TO LET and FOR SALE. CHRISTCHURCH AND SUBURBAN DIRECTORY FOR 1879. ON SALE at the “ HERALD ” Office, Saunders Buildings, East-street. Price : Two Shillings and Sixpence. Neatly Bound in Cloth. The above Volume contains a lot of valuable information, and shoiddbe in the hands of every Tradesman. Timber Merchants. TIMBER! TIMBER!! 300,000 THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND FEET OF SUPERIOR BJU I L DING TIMBER. ALSO, 20,000 TWENTY THOUSAND SAWN TOTARA AND BLACK PINE ENC IN G gTAKES NOW ON SALE AT HAYES’ TIMBER YARDS, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, AT REDUCED PRICES. 12 Brick Manufactory. BRICKS. rpHE UNDERSIGNED havirg COM. PLETED .heir KILN at Ashburton, are prepared to SUPPLY BRICKS, equal tc any made in the Colony, at any Station up or down. Samples to be seen at the Company'* Offices, Ashburton, Rakaia, and V,inslow W. MONTGOMERY & CO [Limited] 32 Saddler. WM. ANDERSON, SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER, Ashburton, HAS always in STOCK a complete assortment of every description of Saddlery, Harness, Whips, Saddlers’ Iron mongery, &c., imported direct from Eng land. Goods to order manufactured on the premises of the best Materials, and at the lowest rates. 11 Cabinetmakers. T. A. GATES, QABINET MAKER, PICTURE FRAME MAKER, AND UNDERTAKER, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, ASHBURTON. 4 SPILLARD’S CABINET MAKING AND UPHOL STERY Manufactory, and Ware house, next to the Union Bank, Tancred street, Ashburton. Sitting Room and Bedroom Tables, Couches, ChefFonniers, Chairs, Chests of Drawers, Washstands, Commodes, Chim ney Glasses, Toilet do., Whatnots, Dress ing Tables, Cradles, Cliildren’s Cots, Bassi nettes, Basket Ware, Bedsteads—double, single, iron, and wood ; Mattresses, spring, hair, wool, and flax; Beds, feather, woollen, and cotton-flock; Bolsters and Pillows, do., do.; Carpets, Rugs, Floorcloth ; Mats and Matting Fibre, Cocoa and China; Fenders, Fire Irons and Japanned Ware ; Galvanised Baths and Buckets ; Kitchen Tables ; and English and American Chairs. Blinds—Venetian, Wire Gauze, Common Roller, and Spring ; Curtain Poles, &c. , Orders promptly attended to. 13 CABINETMAKING & UPHOLSTERING ESTABLISHMENT, East Street (next Echo Dining Rooms), ASHBURTON. John ]VI eech, PRACTICAL CABINETMAKER, UPHOLSTERER, PAPERHANGER, &c. all Kinds of repairs. Furniture Renovated and Repolished, or Exchanged. 16 WANTED KNOWN—That Visiting Cards, plain or mourning, can be obtained printed in various styles, at the “Herald” and “Guardian” offices, near the Railway Station. General Merchants. GREAT SALE OF THE ASSIGNED ESTATE OF HOOPER, AITKEN & CO. ORR AND CO., HAVING SECURED THE ENTIRE STOCK Of the above Estate, amounting to p£S-34S i os. 4<L Have decided to give the PUBLIC the advantage of their Purchase by SELLING the whole of the DRAPERY, CLOTHING, BOOTS and SHOES, IRONMONGERY, FURNITURE, CROCKERY & GLASSWARE AT ABOUT HALF THE USUAL PRICE for CASH. SALE OF THE DRAPERY, CLOTHING, BOOTS AND SHOES, AT THE PREMISES LATELY OCCUPIED BY J, H. PASS AND CO. SALE OF THE IRONMONGERY, FURNITURE, CROCKERY & GLASSWARE, AT THE NEW PREMISES OF HOOPER, AITKEN AND CO. BOTH SALES WILL COMMENCE on SATURDAY, 27th SEPT. ORR AND CO., ASHBURON AND RAKAIA. 10 Ohemist. MEDICAL HALL. Established 1874. J. M. c 7 DRUGGIST, FAMILY AND DISPENSING CHEMIST, Has always in Shock— SPONGES—Honeycomb and Turkey Toilet TRUSSES—Common Circular, Cole’s, Sal mon and Ody’s, Mocmain, «scc. ELASTIC STOCKINGS Knee Caps, Wristlets, and Anklets ; Abdominal Pelts in Silk and Thread. FEEDING BOTTLES—Mather's, Maw’s, Dean’s, Stocker’s, Ayrton and Saun ders’, O’Connell’s. INFANTS’ FOODS—Liebig’s, Hard’s, Neave’s, Ridge’s, Nestle’s. COD LIVER OILS—De Jongh’s, Lang ton’s, Mdller’s, Foxe’s, Southall Bros. PERFUMERY—Piesse and Lnbin’s, Rim mel’s, Gosnell’s, Hriedenbach’s, Low's, The Crown Perfumery Company’s HORSE AND CATTLE MEDICINES. HOMOEOPATHIC MEDICINES—Leath and Ross’s daily expected 'ex “ Wai tangi. TEETH CAREFULLY EXTRACTED. CHAS. NEATE. m S w w u MOORE STREET, o # d o o M CO H ASHBURTON. 62 General Storekeeper. A SHBURTON gTORE. The Oldest Established Business in the County of Ashburton. D. WILLIAMSON AND CO., DRAPERS, GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, TEA, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS. The Best House in Town for MEN’S, BOYS’, AND YOUTHS’ READY-MADE CLOTHING. CELEBRATED BOOT AND SHOE DEPOT. 14 SANDO AND CO., QENERAL STOREKEEPERS, TOBACCONISTS, NEWS AGENTS, &c,, &c., EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Labor Registry Office. 35 Painter. J. R. CHAPMAN, J>AINTER, GLAZIER, PAPER HANGER & SIGNWRITER, Importer of Paperhangings, White Lead, Glass, &c. The trade supplied at lowert Wholesale Prices. 17 S. COLLINS & SON, J>AINTERS, PAPERHANGERS, SIGN-WRITERS, PLUMBERS, and DECORATORS, Moore-STBEai .Ashburton. Country orders promptly attended to, and the quality of Work and Materials Guaranteed, Public Notices. WANTED KNOWN —That we are now Selling 250 Cream Laid Commercial Envelopes for 25., cash ; 500 ditto, 3s. Cd. cash ; and 1000 ditto, 6s. 6d., for prompt cash only. Weeks & Dixon. WANTED —Servants out of Employ ment to advertise for Situations in the “Herald” and “Guardian.” Only One Shilling, for Cash, fifteen words. Builders. Ashburton steam saw mills SASH AND DOOR MANUFACTORY. G. PARKIN, Proprietor, BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR. Moore Street, Every description of Timber and Budding Materials in Slock and supplied on most reasonable terms. Plans prepared and Estimates Given on tl e shortest notice. 2(1 Carriers. B. C. SMITH, QENERAL CARRIER, ETC., Moore Street, Ashburton. 25 rn H. BREWER’S Royal Mail COACH I . leaves Longbeach for Ashburton (via Waterton, Ashton, Wheatstone, and Tinwald) daily, at 7 a.in., returning by the same route on arrival of 3 p. m. train from Christchurch. Parcels and orders punctually attended co. T. H. BREWER, 195 Proprietor. ECOOKSON, Wills Street, runs the , MAIL COACH from Ashburton Railway Station to Green Street, Alford Forest, and Mount Somers, every Tuesday, and Friday, returning Wednesday and Saturday at 3 p.m. Business Notices. Advertise. If you want f to sell a Farm, to sell a Horse, to rent a Farm, to buy a Horse, to buy a House, to rent a House, to obtain Board, to sell Groceries, to sell Furniture, to sell Hardware, to hire a Servant, to borrow Money, If you want ( to sell Dry Goods, to sell a Carriage, to sell Real Estate, to seek a Situation, to obtain a Servant, to engage a Salesman, to sell Millinery Goods, to sell a House or Section, to find a Strayed Animal, to find any one’s Address, to sell a piece of Furniture, to find an owner for Anything, to buy a second-hand Carriage, to find anything you have L ost, If you want bto sell Agricultural Implements YOU CAN DO SO, BY MAKING YOUR WANTS KNOWN ~ IN THE ASHBURTON HERALD. OFFICE ; SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, East Street. FARMERS ! FARMERS ! FARMERS ! R. McKERROW AND CO., RE Cash Purchasers of Wool, Grain, and all kinds of Farm Produce, and are also prepared "to make Liberal CASH ADVANCES on the above placed in their hands either for sale or shipment to the English or Colonial Markets. A Large Stock of Cornsacks, Wool packs, &c., for sale at lowest current prices. R. McKERROW & CO., GRAIN MERCHANT-;, RAKAIA. CO EATING AND SEED POTATOES. JUST RECEIVED— A few Tons of Good Derwent POTATOES for Sale, Cheap. GEORGE JAMESON, 97 Ashburton. For Sale. FOR SALK, T "* 000 ACRES Tussock Land, in *O > OOD • L o t s t o suit purchasers. Very Liberal Terms. 74 SAUNDERS BROV 1 FOR SALK, DOUBLE SEATED - BUGGY. And a quantity of Livery Stable keeper’s eifects. 7« SAUNDERS BROS. Poulterer, &c. RABBITS: RABBITSM P . HARPER, FISHMONGER AND POULTERJ.C, -Near the Ashbuiton Hotel, East .Street. BEGS to inform the inhabitants I Ashburton that he HAS OPEN ED hi the above line, and trusts, by stni i attention to business, and supplying but articles of first class quality, hope* U merit a share oi public patronage OYSTER SALOON. Hot Fried Fish and Tea and Coffee at all hours. Amusements. AGING QLUP, ANNUAL MEETING. WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY, NOVEMBER iqth and 20TH. FIRST DAY. 1. Handicap Hurdle Race of 40 sovs; distance 2 miles, over 8 flights of alrout 3ft. 6in hurdles; nomination 1 sov., acceptance 2 sovs. 2. County Hurdle Race Handicap of 25 sovs. ; over 6 flights of about 3ft. 6 in. hurdles; nomination 1 sov., acceptance 2 sovs. ; 1%. miles. District horses only. 3. Maiden Plate of 20 sovs.; distance \% miles; weight for age ; entrance 2 sovs. ; district horses only, that have never won an advertised race. 4. Ashburton Cup Handicap of 50 sovs., added to a sweepstake of 5 sovs. for acceptors; nomination 2 sovs., acceptance 2 sovs ; 2 miles. 5. Indies’ Purse of 25 sovs.; district horses only ; welter weights for age ; gentlemen riders, who must be members of the Ash burton Racing Club; entrance 2 sovs.; miles. 6. Farmers’ Plate of 10 sovs.; for horse the bona fide property of owners residin in the County of Ashburton ; no weigh under 12 stone; 1 '/ z miles ; entrance sov. SECOND DAY. 1. County Steeplechase of 30 sovs.; ove about 2 miles of fair hunting country weight for age; for district horses only entrance 2 sovs. 2. Racing Club Handicap of 40 sovs.j added to a sweep of 3 sovs. for acceptors; l}£ miles ; open ; nomination 2 sovs. 3. Tradesmen’s Handicap of 20 sovs.; district horses only; 1% miles; nomina tion 1 sov.; acceptance I sov. 4. Forced Handicap of 15 sovs.; for ah winning horses at this meeting ; entrance 2 sovs.; 1 % miles. 5. Consolation Handicap of 15 sovs.; for beaten horses; nomination 1 sov.; acceptance 1 sov. RULES AND REGULATIONS : Qualification fee, £2 25.; members of the Ashburton Racing Club free. No entry will be received for any of the races except on the condition that all dis putes shall be decided by the stewards, whose decision iii all cases shall be final. County horses shall be held to mean horses the bona fide property of owners residing in the County of Ashburton pre vious to Ist September, 1879. Canterbury Jockey Club rules strictly adhered to unless otherwise specified. No protest will be entertained unlcvs £2 2s. be deposited, which shall be foi • fcited should the protest, in the opinion of the stewards, prove frivolous. All entries and nominations to be in the hands of the secretary, addressed to the Somerset Hotel, not later than 4 p.m. on October 31st. Weights to appear for first day’s handicaps on Friday. November 14th ; acceptances on Monday, November 17th, in “ Lyttelton Times,” the “Frees,” and the Ashburton “Herald,” and for second day’s racing, weights will b« declared at 7.p.m. on evening of Novem ber 19 ; acceptances at 9 p.m. same night. 411 entries to be sealed and addressed tt to the secretary, Ashburton, enclosing entrance fees,- name and age of horse, an«. colors of the rider. Any jockey riding in any other than hi i declared colois will be fined one sovereigi. JAMES WILKIE, 402 a Hon. fcec BIBLES, Prayers, and Church Services, Hymnals for various churches. H. M. JONES, Stationer, Baring Square,

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SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE. STEAMEBS LEAVE LYTTELTON AS XiNDCI!. For Wellington —Tararua, This Day (Thursday). Passengers from Chriat church to Port by the 2.40 p. in. train. To be followed by the Rotonrahana, on Friday, 6th November. For Napier and Auckland—llotoma hana, on Friday, 7th November. Passengers from Christchurch to Port by the 4 p.m. train. To be followed by the Wanaka, on Saturday, Bth November. For Poet Chalmers —Taiaroa, This Day (Thursday), November 6th. For Melbourne, via Bluff —Tararua, Tuesday, 11th Nov. Fob Sydney —Rotoinahana, Friday, 7th November. Passengers from Christ church to Port by the 4 p.m. train. ■ To be followed by the Wakatipu, on Nov. ia ForAkaroa —Penguin, Saturday, Nov. 8. For Hobart Town —Tararua, Nov. 11. For Picton, Nelson, &c. — Taiaroa, Monday, 10th Nov. Passengers by the 2.40 p. m. train from Christ church to Port. All berths to be secured at the Shipping Office. [by telegraph.] Dunedin, Nov. 5. Arrived—Tararua, a. a., from Melbourne, via Hobart Town. Sailed —Beautiful Star, a. a., for Oamaru; Jane Anderson, schooner, for Wellington ; Huon Belle, ketch, for Invercargill ; Tararua, s.a., for Lyttelton and Welling ton ; Maori, s.s., for Timaru; Pacific Slope, barque, for Newcastle. POST OFFICE NOTICES. The next mail for the United Kingdom, Continents of Europe and America, &c, via San Francisco, will be closed at Christ church on Saturday, Bth November. This mail is due in London on 23rd December. The next mails for the United Kingdom, &c, via Biindisi and Southampton (for correspondence addressed by either of ihese routes only) will be closed at Christ church on November 19. The mail via Brindisi will be due in London on the 12th of January, 1880, and the mail via South ampton on 19th January, 1880. Mails leave the Ashburton Post Office, as follows : For Christchurch and North at 10.20 a.n>. 4 p.m., and 7.30 p.m., daily. For Chertsey at 10.20 a.m daily. For Rakaia at 10.20a.rn and 4p.nl daily. For Dunedin, Tinwald Winslow, Hinds, Coldstream, Rangitata, Orari, Winchester, and Gcra’dine, at 10.20 a.m, daily. For Temuka. Timaru, and South at 10.20 a.m and 3 p.m daily. For Greenstreet, Ashburton Forks, Mount Somers, and Ashburton Gorge on Tuesdays and Fridays at 10.30 a. nr For Ashton, Waterton, and Longbeach, at .IS pm. daily. For Wakanui and Seafield, on Mondays and Thursdays, 7.30 p.m. Sydney J. Dick, Chief Postmaster. UNCLAIMED LETTERS. The following letters from places beyond the colony were received at the Ashburton Post Office during the month of September, and remained unclaimed on the Ist Novem ber, 1879 : Alec, Alfred Brooks, Joseph Bunton, W. Corcoran, Michael Daly, John (2) Daly, Joseph (2) O’Connell, F. C. Mulcahy, Pat Smith, John (brickmaker) Walsh, Roger Wetherill, Mrs G. H. Wetherill, Miss M. E. Woodley, Charles W. St, G. Douglas, Postmaster. On the first da: each month a list is ex hibited at each Pt ,t Office in the Colony of the addresses of all letters received from places be yond the Colony that have remaihd unclaimed for one month at such Post Office; and such of these letters as remain unclaimed at the end of a further period of two months are then for warded to the Dead Letter Office, to be return ed unopened to the countries where they origi nated. Unclaimed letters originating in the Colony are not advertised, but at the end of two months are forwarded to the Dead Letter Office, Wellington, there to be opened and re turned to the writers. A travelling Post Office having been estab lished on the Southern line of railway, letters bearing a late fee of 2d. may be posted at any station in the mail carriage attached to the express train, and they will be included in the mails made up in transit for offices on the main line and branches. notice. NEW POSTALREGULATION. ~ Letters posted within the colony having the names and addresses of the senders printed on the address side of the envelopes, accompanied by a request that the letters be returned if not claimed within a stated period, will be return ed unopened. Provided, however, such letters shall have remained in the post office to which they may'be addressed, at least ten days. The Ashburton Guardian, COUNTY AGRCULTURAL & SPORTING RECORDER. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1879. San Francisco Mail Extension of Time. —The outward mails for the United Kingdom, America, &c., via San Fran cisco, will close at the Ashburton Post office on Saturday morning, at twenty minutes past ten o’clock. Licensing Court. —The usual quarterly meeting of the Licensing Court for the County of Ashburton and Mount Somers is advertised to be held on Tuesday, 2nd December next. The Fire Brig ade. —At a well-aattended meeting of the Fire Brigade on Tuesday night, some rather severe strictures were passed upon the only of the Borough Council, who is supposed to have control over the streets of the town. He was facetiously described as the remains of the engineering staff. Mr Brown appears to have raised the dander of the Brigade in a very simple manner. Some months ago several pump wells were sunk by the Borough Council for the use of the Fire Brigade ; they all acted well except the one in front of Saunders’ Buildings, which had to be driven below the depth at which the pressure of the atmosphere will allow the engine to lift water, and in this case all that was considered necessary was to sink a hole two feet deep in which to Eut the engine, and the valves would then e able to overcome the pressure of the air; the whole cost of the work being some eight shillings, and the foreman was instructed to do the work some month or so ago by the engineer. It has not been done, and the members of the Brigade are irate, as, should a fire break out in the block, they have no possible means of controlling it; and some very severe strictures were passed upon the present engineering staff (Mr Brown). The Prince op Wales' Birthday- - Sunday hours will be observed at all Tele graph stations on Monday next in honor of H.R.H. the Prince of Wales’ Birthday. All Post offices will be closed. The Town’s Scavenger. —Mr Hughes having asked to be relieved from his con tract with the Borough Council, new tenders are called for the performance of the work he has hitherto performed. The new contractor will have to collect his own fees. Comedy and Burlesque Company.— To-night and to-morrow night Ashbur ton pleasure-seekers will have an oppor tunity of witnessing the performances of Messrs Hiscocks and Hayraan and Go’s. Comedy and Burlesque Company. The firft evening’s programme includes H. J. Byron’s comedy “ £100,000,” and the burlesque of the “Bride of Abydoa.” On Friday evening the excellent comedy, “ The Two Barmaids,” will be given, con cluding with the “Oriental Diorama.” Miss Ada’Lester is the moving spirit of the Company—sufficient guarantee for superi ority. Drunk. — T he Mayor yesterday morning sentenced a man named Leslie, to a tine of 40s or 48 hours’ imprisonment for being drunk on Tuesday night. Leslie is an old offender, Another Public Tmov at the Pnd op its Tether. — The s aim non of accounts laid before the Upper Ashburton Road Board at its meeting on Tuesday shows that they are also beginning to feel that they must draw in their horns with respect to calling for any large contracts. They have been successful in reducing then balance to £IB7B, and of that sum more than half will be absorbed by existing contracts, an I the balance will be neces sary for maintenance of roads, etc., works which, as Mr Sargent said, could not be done without, whereas such expensive structures as that about to be erected near Digby’s wou’d be better eft alone, as the people for whom it was built, and out of whose pocket the cost came would use the old ford unless a big flood was in the river, and in that case they would stay at home, and the chances were that the bridge would rot away. A sum of £3,000 of t e Board’s funds were locked up to defray their portion of the cost of this bridge, and the general feeling of the members appeared to be that the money would be more usefully spent in protecting the farms and roads on the banks of the river, which has assumed a very threatening attitude in flood time lately ; the members appear to be well backed up by the rate payers, as nearly the whole of them have expressed « wish to be taxed to the tu-'.e of a shihi::.r in the £on their 1 ■ ■ value. The Ohai men remarked day wn not far distant when t.i ■ Council would Lave to asruum over all main roads. Lot us hop... is the case, that their actions will he popular with the residents than Digbj s bridge. Fire Brigade. —The usual fortnightly practice was hold last night, and a larger number of members turned out than usual. The engine was tried at the pipe well in front of Saunders’ Buildings, which, through the distance of the water from the surface, has on previous occasions been found useles. With the view of giving the engine a chance, a pit was ex cavated yesterday afternoon to lower the engine so as to bring the water within a more reasonable distance of the pump ; and a stream was obtained, but of so feeble a diameter as to be practically useless. The Brigade tried the effect of disconnecting the junction of the two wells and connecting the suction hose with one pipe, but with no better result. The practice came to a fitting conclusion by the fire-bell ringing out an alarm, and a fire was rep u ted at Baldwin’s Hotel, whither the Brigade in hot haste took their way, and found to their sa- .sfaction (I) that the conflagration was onl/ the result of the martyrd m at the stake <.f avillanous Gay Fawkes prepared for the day. Probably more will be heard of the matter. Valueless Cheques. —Henry Robert son, reporter, was sentenced to two vein s’ imprisonment at the Christchurch Court yesterday for passing valueless cheques. Mr Robertson is the same individual who was had up before Mr Guinness some time ago, and claimed to have been a re porter for the “ Otago Daily Times,” the “Lyttelton Times,” and in treaty fora place on the evening paper then being issued from the “ Ashburton Mail” office. Dentistry. —Mr Cattlin may be seen at Quill’s Hotel up till Tuesday afternoon, 11th inst. An Example Worth Following.— Mr B. Smith, of Wellington, took a walk round amongst her friends, and the ladies of Wellington generally. After she had done she was able to write out a cheque for £29 5s for the Captain of the Fire Police for behoof of the fire-escape fund. 'J he Smith family is a very large one—wo hope it has many members of it like Mrs B. Smith of Wellington. New Telegraph Station. — A telegraph station has been opened at Penrose Junc tion, County Eden. The Triennial Parliamev - ' h.l. — The much vt:n d question ‘■. '• i".- ennial Parliaments Pill Las id ms passed through all its stages in Coinn ittee in the Lower House It has still to be crriVisocl and torn to pieces by the Lords, .'.’ hough almost every member in the House when on the hustings made a point of staling his political creed to be principally in the direction of having this Bill passed, as well as the Redistribution of Seats Bill, it appeared that the members were by no means unanimous on the subject when called upon to give their votes. There seemed to he a wish on the part of a section of the House to have an extra year’s grace accorded them for this Parliament, probably on account of the expense in obtaining their seats, as they wished to nave them secured till February, 1883, but it was eventually decided by 34 to 26 to determine its existence on February 20th, 1882. The present House will thus have two more sessions after the existing one in which to legislate on the affairs of the Colony. There was more unanimity on the Re-adjustment question, as the Government consented to do all in their to endeavour to carry the Bill through this session. Should it be passed there will of course be a new election before the next sitting of the House, and the Coleridge district will undoubtedly gain a member by the passage of the Bill. PARLIAMENT. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tuesday, Nov. 4 AFTERNOON SITTING. The House met at 2 - 30 p.m. THIRD BEADING. The Napier Swamp Nuisance Amend ment Bill was read a third time and passed. NOTICES OF MOTION. Sir G. Grey gave notice that he would move for leave to introduce a Bill to establish an elective Legislative Council. Mr Montgomery gave notice that he would move in Committee on the Elec toral Bill—“ That no elector be allowed to have his name placed on more than one roll in the Colony.” QUESTIONS. Replying to questions, it wes stated that Government recognise' 1 '"r ---+an-o of rendering less r- he ’-rovedoro i.: the ' mt i shall not r.eo««--w to a ipe.d to the Court of a;- -ey v-oubted the question i lit with this session. As far a* M .-r^ibla Government would equitable adjustment of expenditure upon public works to be made as between the different Provinces. If possible, a Dill would be prepared to reduce fees payable for patents by half the present amount. Government wo Id, during the recess, consider the expediency of amending tbe “ O-'cm os iiyti!!!h. idte Persons Act.” Government hws not yet prepared to state what steps would I taken with the Maori prisoners. Provision had been made for .he erection of a Court-house at Cambridge. The ne.-.: section of the Lumsden-: Aararoa Rail way would be ready for inviting lenders in two months. The amount paid for the Pinko swamp was £13,152, the capital value of the property £200,300, and the value set down under the Land Tax Act, £12,680. NEW BILLS. The following Bills were introduced and read a first time ;—Gold Duty Abo lition, Rating Act, 1876, Amendment (Mr Seddon), to regulate the laying out of towns on private land (Mr Thomson), to amend the Otago Boys’ and Girls’ High School Act, 1877 (Mr Rolleston), to regu late and restrict the immigration of Chinese (Hon J. Hall). SALARIES. A message was read from the Governor, commending the making of provision r the payment of salaries, &c. In Committee £400,000 was granted, id an Appropriation Bill for that amount as passed through all its stages. OHS MAORI PRISONERS. Messrs Tamoana and Tawhai complained that the Government had not given more definite information as to the Maori prisoners. The Hon W. Rolleston replied that at present Government had no intention of interfering with the ordinary course of the law. The matter, however, was one of importance, and would be carefully con sidered. REDISTRIBUTION OF SEATS. On the motion of going into Com mittee of Supply, Sir G. Grey pointed out that from the position of the Readjustment of Seats Bill on the Order Paper, Government evidently did not intend passing that measure this session. Some distinct pledge on the subject should be exacted from Government. Tiu ion J, Hall said Government was anxi'. ua to deal with the subject this session, if possible. There were certain Bills that w=i ild have to be passed, and when they were gone through, the Re* adjustment ..leasuvc would be pushed through if iime permitted. Mr Moss urged that there was a unity of piine p!e running through the whole of theiuensiiivs, and it ihey were taken piece-- med Unit unity should be destroyed. Mr Do La itour moved as an amend ment —“ That the House was determined to do all in its power to pass a Bill for the. readjustment of representation this ses sion.” The Hon. J. Hall said Government was prepared to accept the amendment, which, on being brought to a division was carried by 55 to 5. MAORI The Hon. J. Hall moveonx.he second reading of the Maori Representation Bill. The subject was a difficult one to deal with, and Government were prepared to receive suggestions in Committee. Mr Macandrew objected to the Bill, saying it would give double the present number of representatives to the Maoris. Mr Sheehan said the Bill was defective, as it precluded half-castes from being re turned as Maori representatives, and not unfrequently that class were found to be the most eligible from which to elect re presentatives. The debate was interrupted by the 5.30 p.m. adjournment. EVENING SITTING. On the House resuming, Mr Kelly continued the debate. Modi fications wore needed, and with the view of providing for these, he would move the adjournment of the debate. The Hon. J. Bryce admitted that the Bill as it stood, was not so well adapted as it might be for enabling the one race to merge into the franchise .’exercised by the other. He would propose the ad journment of the debate, as the shortest way for arriving at the solution of the difficulty. Sir G. Grey said that the Bill proposed a great wrong to the: Natives. In the early days the Maori protected the Euro peans on the distinct understanding that they would be provided with equal rights and privileges with Europeans. This Bill would have the effect of witholding these. He advised that it should be abandoned altogether. The Eon. W. Rollcston denied that a wrong was intendet to be done to the Maories. He would agree to a postpone ment of the measure, so as to enable the amendments to he made in the direction indicated. EVENING- SITTING. j The debate was continued by Mr Bal lance, Colonel Trimble, Messrs Moss, an-: Taiv.-i;, who all objected to portions o. ! ■-> ; ill. • Ultimately Government COB* sc; cd to the adjotirtimont of the debate. XMBSNIAL PAUU AMENTS. Tvl.-'i. .->.l Parliaments Bill then paesvd Committee. it was p-o[. '-vd 10 make the existing Parliament expire on the 28th February, 1883, but an amendment was moved to make it expire on the 20th February, 18S2. This was carried by 34 to 26. The House rose at 12.5 p. m. Wednesday, November 5. AFTERNOON SITTING. The House met at 2.30. A WITNESS WANTED FROM PRISON, In accordance with a report brought up and read from the Native Affairs Com mittee, Mr Hamlin moved that the evidence of Worgan, a prisoner in Wanganui Gaol, bo taken, and the warrant of the Speaker for his production be issued. The Hon. John Hall said, as that was the first motion of the kind, the whole cjrcuiuf.tauoyfi of the case should have . been seated for the information of Go- j vernmeut before the motion was made. Re did not allude at all to the merits of the case. If the evidence were neces sary Government did not wish to oppose the application. Sir George Grey said he did not undef- 2 THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN [Thursday, November 6, 1879 New Advertisements. V. R. THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN (County Agricultural and Sporting Recorder) is a GAZETTE for all Notices under The Debtors and Creditors Acts. October 6,1879. STUD NOTICE. “B THOROUGHBRED HORSE, Will travel the Ashburton District T R I B U N E, By Traducer, dam Azucena, as usual. Apply, Groom in charge. 21 New Advertisements. THOROUGHBRED ENTIRE COLT Of the Traducer Blood. To Travel this Season the ASHBURTON AND WAKANUI Districts, See future Advertisements for Particulars, S. H. FOWLER & CO„ Proprietors, 504a—20 Winslow 1879. TO STAND THIS SEASON. THOROUGHBRED STALLION YOUNG TRADUCER. YOUNG TRADUCER, by Traducer, dam Kasper’s dam, imported. See “ Stud Book." Young Traducer was bred by W. C. Webb, Esq., at Riccarton. He is a rich dark brown, standing 16 hands high, with immense bone and substance, and for make and shape has been pronounced by the best judges as hard to beat anywhere. Young Traducer is rising 5 years. Terms: £5 ss. per mare, payable Ist January, 1880 ; groomage fees 55., payable on first service. Also, the Grey Entire Pony, SYDNEY, Will travel, with the entire horse Young Traducer, the district of Ashburton during the season. Good paddocks 2s. per week. Every care taken, but no responsibility, ROBERT LITTLE, 39 Proprietor. fiSSSSv TINWALD. QHEARER AND GALLOWAY, MILLWRIGHTS, AGRICULTURAL AND GENERAL IMPLEMENT MAKERS, Great South Road, Tinwald, Beg to thank the public generally for their very liberal support during the past twelve months, and to announce that they have now every facility for carrying on their business in all its branches to the entire satisfaction of customers, as a trial will prove. COACHBUILDING. Orders received fcr making or repairing all kinds of conveyances by thoroughly practical workmen, and none but the best materials used. AGRICULTURAL Implements of all kinds made or re paired. Also, Combines, Engines, Reap ers and Binders, Chaffcutters, Bruisers, &c. BUILDING. Estimates given for all kinds of Build ing and general carpentering. Cocksfoot Grass Seed Threshing Ma chines, for hand or foot, made to order, great saving of labor. SHEARER AND GALLOWAY, Tinwald. 165—641 a CENTRAL TEMPERANCE HOTEL, Baring Square (Near Town Hall). RE-OPENING of the above commo dious and centrally situated Pri vate and Commercial Hotel. T. BROADBELT, PROPRIETOR, Is prepared to give Superior Accommoda tion to Boarders and the Travelling Public on REASONABLE TERMS. Weekly Board and Lodging ... £1 Weekly Board 14s. MEALS AT ALL HOURS. Dinner on Saturday from 11.30. Beds (single). Is. 6d. Private Room por Ladies. 153—82 a PRINCE ALBERT PRIVATE HOTEL fJIHE undersigned having opened the Prince Albert Boarding House, in Wills Street, near the Railway Station, under the management of Mr. and Mrs. Lucas, begs to say he is determined to keep GOOD TABLE, and afford Comfortable Accommodation to customers at MODERATE CHARGES. THOMAS CLARK, Proprietor. 333a—27 WANTED KNOWN—That the cheap est and neatest CARDS may be 8t New Advertisements. THE Undersigned has the following Properties TO .JET, with a purchas ing clause, or for sale on Liberal Terms of Payment:— ACRES unimproved Land, about 2h miles north of the Ashburton Township. Acres improved Farm, first-class land and well watered, situated on Longbeach. ACRES on the Ashburton Forks, fenced and improved, also well watered. ACRES partly improved and situated about three miles from the township. ACRES near the above, unim proved. ACRES partly improved, near Winslow. THOMAS BULLOCK. 453 203 197 137 67 50 137 THE WHEATSHEAF HOTEL, Wheatstone. £ H. WILLCOCKS, the Proprietor of the above fine Hotel can now offer Acom modation which cannot be surpassed in any house in Canterbury, and wishes to inform his friends and the public generally that everything in his power will be done to make his patrons comfortable. The rooms are splendidly furnished and well ventilated. First-class Stabling and Paddocks in connection with the Hotel Wines and Spirits of the Best Brands. G. H. WILLCOCKS, Proprietor, 138 Wheatsheaf Hotel. 0. I c. THE VICTORIAN LIVERY AND BAIT STABLES ARE OPENED, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON, Next St. Stephen’s Church. S. STEEL BEGS to announce to the public that he has taken the above Stables (late Bell’s Western Repository), which have been thoroughly renovated, and can now afford extensive accommodation for farmers and travellers. Good attendance guaranteed, and mode rate charges. Saddle Horses and carriages on hire. u.~c. TINWALD FURNITURE DEPOT. QHARLES Jg RA D E R CABINET MAKER, FURNITURE DEALER, &c. Venetian and other Blinds, Curtain Poles, Oxford and other Picture Frames made to order. Repairs Executed with Despatch. Note the Address — Great South Road, TinwaiJ), (Next to Mr. Prettejohn’a, Shoe Makei BL M. J ONES, Baring Square, LAW & COMMERCIAL STATIONER, BOOK AND MUSIC SELLER. Toys, Fancy Goods, Violins, Strings, Concertinas, &c. Magazines, English Papers, & by each Mail. Bookbinding Executed with Despatch TENDERS FOR INLAND MAIL SER VICES FOR 1880. General Post Office, Wellington, 20th October, 1879. ri BALED TENDERS will be received at the Chief Post Office, Christ church, until Saturday, the 15th Novem ber proximo, for the conveyance of mails between the under-mentioned places for a period of one year from the Ist January to the 31st December, 1880, both days inclusively. Postal District op Christchurch. 1. Ashburton and Longbeach, daily, 3. Barr Hill Post Office and nearest Rail way Station, daily. 4 Rakaia and Barr H>ll, thrice weekly. 5. Methven Railway Station and Post Office, Alford Forest, daily. Contractors whose tenders may be accepted, must be prepared to carry out the services for which they tender accord ing to the time-tables framed by the department, and which may be seen at the Post Offices from which the services start. Forms of tender, with the terms and conditions of contract, may be procured at any Post Office. No tender will be considered unless made on the printed form. Tenders are to be indorsed “ Tender for Mail Service No. ,” and addressed to the Postmaster-General, Wellington, and enclosed to the Chief Postmaster of the district to which the tender may specially refer. 165 By order, W. GRAY, Secretary. New Advertisements. WANTED— A good General SER VANT. Apply, Harry Fried lander, Tancred street. 161 TO I.ET, STATIONERS’ SHOP, recently occu pied by Mr. J. Y. Ward. This Shop is fitted up in a very com plete manner, and four comfortable dwel ling rooms are attached. 70 SAUNDERS BROS. V. R. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. PRINCE OF WALES’ BIRTHDAY. FARES. ORDINARY Single Fare Tickets issued from any Station to any Station on the Bth and 10th November, will be avail able for return up to and including the 11th November. WILLIAM CONYERS, Commissioner of Railways, M.I. Commissioner’s Office, Christchurch, 28th October, 1879. 167 the undersigned Merchants and Ratepayers, respectfully request his Wor ship the Mayor of Ashburton to proclaim Monday, the 10th Holiday, being the Birthday. Orr and Co. W. Montgomery and Co., Limited Weeks and Dixon Fredk. Pavitt John G. Anstee J. E. Buchanan G. M. Robinson Joseph Ivess H. M. Jones Saunders Bros. C. P. Cox Branson and Purnell O’Reilly and Ireland John Fowler November, a close Prince of Wales’ Friedlander Bros. Geo. Jameson Edmiston Bros, and Gundry Sando and Co. Ernest A. Garnett G. Compton Thos. Dudson Alfred Harrison T. R. Hodder and Co. J. M. Cambridge J. Stanley Bruce D. Williamson and Co. In compliance with the above requisi tion, I hereby PROCLAIM MONDAY, the 10th November, a GENERAL HOLI DAY. THOS. BULLOCK, 649a—168 Mayor. V. R. PUBLIC NOTICE. Licensing Act 1873, and Licensing Act, 1873, Amendment Act, 1874. NOTICE is hereby given that in pur suance of the above Acts the QUARTERLY MEETING of the LICENSING COMMISSIONERS for the districts of Ashburton and Mount Somers will b j held on TUESDAY, the second day of December next, at the hour of 12 o’clock, noon, in the Resident Magistrate’s Court, Ashburton, for the purpose of considering applications under the said Acts. C. CAVENDISH HURRELL. Clerk to the Licensing Court. Resident Magistrate’s Court, Ashburton, 31st October, 1879. 650a—170 TO HUGO FRIEDLANDER, ESQ., ASHBURTON. DEAR SIR, We, the undersigned Electors of the Borough of Ash burton, request that you will allow your self to be nominated for the Mayoralty of the Borough, and we pledge ourselves to use our interest in securing your return. Donald Williamson James Campbell Weymouth Roberts George Parkin G. M. Robinson Andrew Orr R. Friedlander G. D. Branson John Orr W. H. Gundry T. Riches Hodder John H. Pass C. E. Fooks & Son Edw. G. Crisp Alfred Curtis J. M. Cambridge Thos. Chambers William Anderson Robert Anderson James McDonald George Kidd W. Mitchell H. Turner James Bradley Robert Cullen J. S. Savage H. J. Weeks Chas. Dixon James Wilkie C. B. M. Branson G. Compton M. J. Robinson C. W. Ireland Chas Reid. Harry Friedlander J. P. Butler Daniel Henderson H. T. Winter T. Toppin Alfred Harrison Samuel Hardley To Donald Williamson, Esq., and the other Ratepayers signing the above Requisition. GENTLEMEN, Your most influen tial Requisition cannot otherwise but make me accede to your request, and I have therefore much pleasure in allow ing myself to be nominated for the posi tion of Mayor of our rising Borough. Should Ibe returned, I will use my best endeavors to merit the confidence placed in me. I shall take an early opportunity to make known to you my views on munici pal matters. I am, Gentlemen, Yours faithfully, 149—626 a HUGO FRIEDLANDER. REAPERS AND BINDERS. THE Undersigned having been ap pointed agent for the sale o' McCORMICK’S & W. A. WOOD’S REAPERS AND BINDERS, is now prepared to treat with those who will want them for the coming season. FREDK. PAVITT, 555a—88 East Street, Ashburton. WANTED KNOWN—That Money can be saved by purchasing your Sta tionery and Account Books, for cash, at the “Herald” and “Guardian” Whole sale Stationery Dep6t, Saunders’ Build ings, near Station. Now Advertisements. NOTICE. MISS HODDER, lately arrived from London,begs to announce that she has commenced business as DRESS MAKER in Moore street, Ashburton, near Dr Stewart’s residence. Prices strictly moderate, and no effort will be spared to give satisfaction. MISS HODDER, Dressmaker, Mooke street. 169 ASHBURTON RACING CLUB. MEMBERS are reminded that their SUBSCRIPTIONS are now DUE, and must bo paid before the Spring Meeting to entitle to free access to Course and Stand. S SAUNDERS, 636a—163 Hon. Treas. A.R. Club. NEW ZEALAND WESLEYAN , Published Monthly. JUST ARRIVED, the “ New Zealand Wesleyan” for November. Price tid Sold at the Herald Office, East Street. WEEKS AND DIXON, Agents. TO PRINTERS. MACHINE FOR SALE. FOR SALE, about the end of October, One Second-hand Double Demy Tape Printing MACHINE, in thorough working order, with rollers, moulds, &c., complete. We are replacing this machine by a Double Royal Wharfedale, which necessitates removal of the Double Demy Machine now used for printing the “ Herald ” and “ Guardian,” for hand or steampower. Can be seen and all par ticulars obtained at our office. WEEKS & DIXON. Ashburton, October 14, 1879. 565 a THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. Advertisements received for the GUARDIAN up to 9 p.m. at the scale charges, afterwards at double rates jor insertion over the leader. SEALY BROS., Seedsmen and nurserymen. East Street, AS HB U RTON. Farm, Garden, and Flower Seeds and Garden Requisites of every descrip tion at Lowest Rates. Nursery—Moore Street. 43

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stand upon what grounds Government Sought to interfere in the m.urer at all. He knew the case was an urgent due, ami he trusted Government would not inter fere to throw obstacles in the way of the whole facts being investigated. Major Atkinson questioned the pro priety of allowing Committees to bring witnesses at great expense from all parts of the colony. There was no intention on the part of Government to shirk this inquiry, but they were not uncom monly put to the expense of getting evidence for petitioners for no other pur pose than to enable them to bolster up their case in the Courts of law. The Speaker said that as this was an exceptional case, for his own satisfaction he would have consulted the law advisers before giving effect to it. Mr Hislop said that evidence taken before these Committees was privileged, and could not be founded upon in Courts of law. A motion for adjournment until to morrow was put and carried by 46 ayes against 26 noes. WORK FOR THE UNEMPLOYED. The Hon. John Hall said that that evening, in Committee of Supply, he would ask that a provision might be made for going on with certain railway and reclamation works amounting to £66,000, with a view of providing work for the un employed. m enders for the work had been aoceptedsubject to Parliamentary sanction. Replying to a question, it was stated that Government were willing, subject to certain conditions, to make progress pay ments to the Tapani)i-Waihopai railway contractors. IMPOUNDED LAND FUND. The repayment of £IOO,OOO, held back by the late Government from Canterbury County Councils and Road Boards, de pended entirely on the negotiation of the five million loan. RAILWAY RETURNS. The monthly railway return of receipts and expenditure would again be pub lished, as they had been some months ago. WAIKATO SURVEY. The Waikato survey might be carried on to a convenient point and then stopped, until the meeting of natives convened for the purpose of settling the whole question. RAILWAY TICKETS. Government could not at present adopt the suggestion to authorise the sale of railway tickets at post offices, and by per sons authorised to sell stamps. FIRST READINGS. A Bill to establish an Elective Legisla tive Council in New Zealand (Grey) ; Elections Validation (Hall) ; to Amend Railway Construction Act, 1878 (Olliver). MOTIONS PASSED. Appointment of Committee of whole House, to consider an address to the Go vernor, praying that 17,000 acres in Sea ward Bush be set aside for constructing Seaward Bush Railway. Appointment of Committee to consider what facilities can be given for the use of telegraph by the Press. TARIFF REVISION. The debate on the motion to appoint a commission to take evidence and report on the operations of the present tariff, with a view to such re-adjustment as would foster the various branches of industry, was interrupted by the 5.30 adjournment. EVENING SITTING. The, House went into Committee of Supply. Mr Oliver explained that a vote of £50,000 was wanted for prosecuting works required to provide labor for the unem ployed to the end of October. £24,000 had been spent on works of that kind. They had 2,500 so employed, and applica tions were increasing. As the season ad vanced they expected that other employ ment would be found for many of the men. The works on which they proposed to expend the sum asked for were the Wellington-Foxton railway, Wellington reclamation, Otago Central Railway, and the Amberley extension. A long debate ensued. Sir G. Grey blamed the Government for having taxed the working men to keep them employed, whereas they ought to have taxed the wealthy classes for that pur pose. He denounced the Government for pretending to befriend the working men on such unfair terms. 001. Trimble retorted by stating that Sir G. Grey constantly appealed to the favor of the mob. Eventually the motion was carried, and on resuming the House proceeded with tlie Orders of the Day. ANOTHER NATIVE DISTURBANCE [By Telegraph.] Gbahamstown, Nov. 28. • Mr Harley, of Hikutai, has lodged, through his solicitor, a complaint against four natives who obstructed his survey last Saturday, and an information for assault against two others. The case will be heard next Friday. The survey party, headed by Mr R. C. Long, were engaged surveying a piece of Mr Alley’s land at Hikutai, the Crown grant of which was granted nearly 40 years ago, when a mob of 10 armed and 300 unarmed men, headed by Tamati Paetae, Native Assessor, stopped the work, although Mr Long and his chainman were on highway of country roads. . RESIDENT MAGISTRATE’S COURT. Tuesday, 4th November. (Before Mr F. Gniness, R.M.) cxvu, CASES. Fowlery. Baker—Claim, £2 2s 9d. Plaintiff nonsuited, the summons having been served on the wrong person. Deacon v, Moffat—Claim, £8 9s 4d, for wages due for work done sod fencing. .Defendant denied liability, inasmuch as he had not engaged plaintiff, and the work was not done satisfactorily. He allowed there was possibly a balance due oh the work, but it was due to Bennison, who had engaged plaintiff. The case was adjourned to allow defendant au oppor tunity of producing further euidence, the amount claimed and costs to be paid into Court meanwhile. TELEGRAPHIC. BRITISH & FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE, (Renter's Telegrams.) London, Oct, 30. Arrived—Tl e Alastor, from Auckland. She sailed on July 4. Three per cent consols are 07 J. The total reserve in notes and bullion in the Bank of England is £17,700,000. The wool market is active. Sales were opened to. day at Id to Jid advance on previous rates. The arrivals amount to 710,000 hales. Nov. 1. The Somersotslrre’s mail via Brindisi, was delivered to-day. The Huascar made a gallant defence be fore she surrendered. The admiral com manding two lieutenants, and many of the crew were killed. London, Nov. 2. Orders have been given to the Mediter ranean squadron, under Admiral Hornby, to proceed to Votlas. Berlin, Nov. ;1. The Prussian deficit amounts to fifty million thalers. Constantinople, Nov. 1. An offensive and defensive alliance has been concluded between Servia and Bul garia. Constantinople, Nov. 2. Sir A. H. Bayard, British Ambassador, has explained to the Porte that the British fleet has been ordered to Voelas on account of Great Britain insisting on the promised reforms in Asiatic-Tnrkey being carried out. Constantinople, Nov. 4. The Porte has declared its intention to execute the reforms embodied in the Ber lin Treaty. Madrid, Oct. 30. The iron and silver mines in Almeria are flooded, and a great quantity of ore has been lost. An extraordinary waterspout burst over Malaga, damaging several towns. Quebec, Oct. 30. The Ministry have resigned in con sequence of the Governor refusing a dis solution. Nov. 3. The difficulty with the Ministry lias been compromised. (Ape S'pedal.) London, Nov. 3. Yakool) Khan, assisted by a number of his followers, attempted to escape from Cabul. It is believed he had an intention to head' the opposition to the British possession. The plot was frustrated. AUSTRALIAN (Renter s 7'elegram.) Melbourne. Nov. 3. The latest betting on the Melbourne Cup is Suwarrow 10 to 3, Socundus, 100 to IC, Savanaka, 100 to 13, Wellington 10 to 1, Le Lonp 100 to 4. Melbourne, Nov. 4. Mr Graham Berry has resumed office as Treasurer. Several arrests of persons using the fotalisator were made last night. Sydney, Nov. 4. Arrived—German war vessel Nautilus. The admission to the Exhibition is_fixed at a uniform rate of 1 s. (Special.) Cup betting—Suwarrow 100 to 30, Se enndus 100 to 25, Savanaka 100 to 20, Wellington, Lord Harry, and Sweetmeat 100 to 10. INTERPROVINCIAL Auckland, Nov. 4. Mr John Holmes, instructed by tlm insurance agents, proceeded to Waitara, with lifting gear, Ac., to raise the Hannah Mokau. The annual festival of the Diocesan Choral Association was attended by 800 people. Dempsey, the contractor, has consented to pay his men fortnightly, as required by the new clause of the Public Works con tracts. A fire broke out in the large iron mongery warehouse of Porter and Co, It originated in a parking cellar amongst crates and straw. The clerks were in the counting house, employed at the books at the time, and they attempted to suppress the fire, but were driven back by the smoke. The firemen succeeded in confin ing the fire to the cellar. Several firemen and one of Porter's clei ks were carried out of the building half suffocated. The damage done was principallv bv water, and is covered hy insurance. The brigade were fortunate in suppressing the fire. Stock is valued at about £2,000. Auckland, Nov. 5. A man named W. Hudson Hickson was found dead in his bedroom. He bad been dr>nking heavily. The Mayor of Thames left for Welling ton to-day to watch the interests of the Borough in tb» Assembly. Wangabki Heads, Nov. 5, A seaman named Eady, belonging to H. M. S. Cormorant, who was thrown from ahorse, is in a critical condition, having an arm and leg broken, and his skull fractured. Wanoaxtti. Nov. 4. Kereopa was brought up at the Supreme Court charged with using threatening lan guage. The words used were, “ T will work the work of Riroki and go to Pari haka. ” Articles of peace were sworn against him bv Major Brown, Civil Com missioner, and ho was bound over to keep the peace until the next sitting of the Supreme Court in Wanganui—himself in £SOO, and two sureties of £250 each. The Agricultural Show, to he held on Thursday, is anticipated will prove a great success. Special trains will be laid on from Rangitikei. The Manawatu Spring Races are on Fridav, and the cricket match between Wellington and Wanganui on Monday. Wfj.t.tnctov. Nov. 0. A deputation from Licensed Victuallers’ Conference waited on the Premier to-dav, making several suggestion regarding the Licensing Bill, now before Parliament, and urging the desirability of consolidat ing all existing Provincial Ordinances into one compound work a 1 do Act. The Premier rcnliod that Ooverninent in tended to give the whole miestion careful consideration during the recess, with a, view of introducing a comprehensive measure next session. He thanked the deputation for the suggestions, which would receive duo weight in preparing new Bills. Mr J. Saunders' tender of £007,000, for the first section of the West Coast Rail way, has been accepted. This will alleviate the distress at pro>ent prevalent in the city. Wellington, Nov. 4. Yesterday a Committee on the Govern ment banking arrange! icnts met and examined Mr Tolhurst relative to Mr Alurdoffi’s letter, intimating that the existing arrangements must determine in six months from Oct. 1. Sir Tolhurst’s reply was that the letter being from his superior officer lie could not venture to put any interpretation upon it. The letter itself was before the Committee. It is understood that the Committee will report adversely to the suggestion that tenders for the banking account be called for ; but the Committee will not make any positive recommendations as to what concessions should be made to the Bank of New Zealand. It will leave the Go vernment to settle that question. Wellington, Nov. 5. An inquest was held last night on the bod}' of Robert Seale, who died suddenly at the National hotel on Thursday last. After a short consultation the jury re turned with a verdict of death from an overdose of chloral, and the following rider was added ; —“ We find it a duty we owe to the public at huge, to express our condemnation of the reckless manner in which chloral has been handled and dealt out on the presen toecKSsion. Also we would urge upon Government the necessity of putting such restrictions upon the trade as shall prevent the recurrence of such deplorable consequences in future.” The ship Wairoa is oil'the heads. She brings 200 passengers but no Government immigrants. Greymouth, Nov, 4. The winners of the first prize in Cameron’s sweep on the Melbourne Cup are the engineer of the Dispatch, be longing to this port, P. Splaine, em ployed on board the same boat, and Mr Casey. The holders of the first prize in Tonk's sweep is a company of ten Grey mouth residents. Tiie second prize has gone to Reefton, and the third to Mr Carter, of Marsden, in this county. Timaru, Nov. 4. The principal exports from Timaru last month were 78,000 bushels of wheat, 25,820 bushels of oats, 1750 cases of pre served meats, 154 bales of wool, and 200 casks tallow, besides minor quantities of flour, pollard, skins,Ac. The first vessel was brought alongside the Timaru breakwater this morning, where she was unloaded, ballasted, and hauled out again by 4p. in. A great crowd witnessed the event. The formal ceremony in honor of the successful com pletion of the first section of the break water will take place on Friday next, when a grand banquet will be held on the breakwater, and a general holiday be ob served. There are 14 feet of water now alongside 150 feet of the breakwater. Dunedin, Nov. 4. A little girl named Dolan, living at Southbridge, near Milton, aged two years, was burned to death on Saturday morning through her clothes catching fire. The City Council to-day resolved— “ That the Town Clerk be instructed to intimate to the proprietor of the Princess Theatre that the continuation of the ob jectionable portions of the performances now being given by the Loftus troupe, or the recurrence of such entertainments in future will involve the suspension or can cellation of his license.” The national industrial Association has sent a telegram to Mr E. C. J. Stevens, M.H.R., Wellington, suggesting altera tions in the tariff as follows :—That sugar be admitted free of duty, tea 6d per lb, coffee 4d to fid, wines, other than Aus tralian, Cs per gallon, sparkling wines Bs, spirits 15s per proof gallon, jewellery and plate 25per cent ad valorem , cigars 7s fid per lb, tobacco 3s, manufactured tobacco 2s Cd. LATEST LATEST FROM EUROPE (A"e Special.) London, Nov. 5. The Sultan promises to fulfil his engage ments in Asia Minor. The advices concerning the colonial labor markets have stopped the emigration of Durham miners. Per our Special Wire, INTERPROVINCIAL. Auckland, Nov. h. A diver named Campbell has left for Tauranga to commence operations on the steamer Taupo. He feels sanguine of success, as be has been down through the vessel and ascertained the extent of her inj iries. fiIUUAMSIOWN, Nov. 5. At the resident Magistrate’s Court this morning, E. Lambert was charged with stealing certain documents from the Thames Militia Office, for which ho was formerly clerk. He was remanded for a week, and bail was allowed. CutasTCiunti'Ji, Nov. 5. In the next number of the New Zea land County Journal, issued under the auspices of the Canterbury Agricultural and Pastoral Association, will appear an interesting sketch of the Moriori race, now almost extinct, and confined to the Chatham Islands, together with a photo graph of one of those peculiar people. Hi* Worship the Mayor to-day learnt through Mr March that the Public Works Department had received instructions to issue free railway passes to Sheffield, or any other up country place where work can bo obtained. Orders were also given to issue 50 passes to married men only, 25 to Burke’s Pass, and 25 to the Albury works. These were being issued to ap plicants during the day. A menagerie, consisting of a lion, leopard, two bears, and a snake killer, ar rived from Sydney by the s.s. Wakitipu this morning. A man named Williams was arrested at Lyttelton last night with 45 pounds of smuggled tobacco in bis possession. Ho was brought before the R.M., and re manded until Friday. Thu in.must on the body of the child Fogarty, who was found dead in its mother's arms yesterday, was commenced to-day, and adjourned for a fortnight. The evidence showed neglect on the part of the parents. DaMAKI'. NuV. r>. A live :it. about li:ilf past one this morn ing resulted in considerable da mag". The tire first lin ike out i i a. w >od -n lil-.l i ner in Weiv str*'ot., na'iiiu 1 ;! r.» a. boarding honsu by a man name-1 K.en'o,. and •hence oommunic-a!ed with the adjoining build ings on either side, \v hi e h u .... c f. n\ nmiU-'y of stone an.l *o,v.nu l f'Mjii Knuau'r. h, riglr-of-ways. Re \a. • honso was burn! to the ground aUh.nuii ill' furniture was saved. Messrs Hatch and ' hterson’s malt house, oil the east side of the hoarding house, was slightly damaged, and the 7>hotographic studio of Messrs Fender and Hock, on the other side, was completely gutted. The ollices and Venetian blind factory below the studio v. eve also damaged hy lire and water. The newly-formed Fire Brigade w orked splendidly although water was scarce ; without their assistance the damage done would have been much greater. The origin of the tire is a pro found mystery. Thu buildings were insured. DI'NEDIX, NoV. 5. Messrs H. Driver and \V. D. Stewart, M. U.K.’s, will leave Dunedin for Welling ton on Saturday. It is reported that Mr Henry Driver has resigned his position as Dunedin manager of the Now Zealand Land and Mercaulile Agency Company owing to the necessity of devoting ins undivided atlen tion to private husine 1 s. Air!). .Stroiiach is appointed manager pro tein. NEW BUILDINGS IN THE TOWN SHIP. The Col'xtv Buir.mxos. Since tlie adoption of tliu Comities Act in tile Ashburton district the members and officials have had to put up wuh the inconvenience of occupying rooms most unsuitable for either their comfort or con venience. Their first few meetings were held in Quill’s hotel, and then for a few months a room was occupied in Mont gomery’s buildings, which being found to be unsuitable, arrangements wore made with the Ashburton Road Board to occupy a share of their olhees, and there the business of the County has since been transacted. Such an important body as the County Council, however, felt that they required some suitable offices for their own convenience, and it was resolved to build chambers and clerk’s residence an a reserve behind Baring Square, and J. S. Bruce, Esq., was requested to pre pare plans for the work, and he submitted alternative designs in brick and wood, the latter being adopted. The erection was submitted to public competition, and Mr Lusk, builder, of Christchurch, was successful in obtaining the contract at a price close up to £IOOO, whilst one of our local contractors, Mr Cleorge Parkin, ob tained the contract for the clerk’s resi dence at £750. The buddings are now so near completion that a. good idea, can he formed of their appearance. The cham bers have a neat but not very imposing appearance, the building being low and squat-looking. This is partly due to the site being on low ground. Tim architecture is Ro man Doric, with pilasters and entablature, and a pediment over a porch in the centre of the front elevation, which faces East street, Baring square intervening between the street and building. The offices con sist of Council Chamber, 29feet by RSfeet, entrance to which is gained from a spacious bail 12feet wide, which is en tered from an outer perch. Opposite the Council Chamber are the Secretary’s room, IBfeet by 1-1 feet, and the Engineer’s room, ISfoet by 15fcet. At the hack of the Hall ia a strong room to which access may be obtained from either of the offices. A lavafory and other accessories are provided and tire whole of the interior arrangements are complete and suitable for tire purposes desigrted. The rooms are 14 feet in height and well lighted and ventilated. It is anticipated that the building will be completed in time for tire December meeting of the Coarrcik The (Secretary's residence is con veniently placed near the Chambers, and is a comfortable looking building irr the Italian style of architecture, having two bay windows in the front elevation arrd a verandah between thorn. The house con taining two comfortable sitting rooms, four bedrooms, kitchen and scullery. The buildings help to relieve the bare appear ance of Baring square, and are certainly a great acquisition to the Borough. Nb’.v Hotet. Aiming the building now in course of erection in the township is a large hotel which is intended more especially to meet the mpiit ements af laboring men. It is being built to the order of Mr F. J. Butler, from designs prepared by Mr J. 0. Maddison, architect, of Christchurch, and as will bo seen from the following description admirably adapted for the purposes for which it is intended. The site of the house is at the corner of Cass and Havelock streets, having a frontage of G.l feet to the former and Do to the latter, the height of the stud is 23 feet, anc the parapet 3 feet, thus giving an elevation of 2(> fee!. The situation, although some 10 chains or so from East street, is a central one, having all the public buildings within a stone’s throw of it. The ground Hour is occupied by a dining-room, b2ft by 82ft, commercial room, 22ft ly 10ft, kitchen of same dimensions which is fitted with large range ami other necessaries, two liar parlors, each Lift If lift, the liar itself being 20ft by 10ft. !he main entrance fronts Cass street and lias glass doors leading into a roomy lobby and hall, and from this another glass door gives access to an ornamental staircase leading to the upper floor, h 1 1 0 ground floor has also store-rooms, large bed-rooms, and sitting rooms ; and it is intended to add a billiard-room shortly. A capacious cellar has been excavated under the bar, 20ft by 18ft, walled in with concrete. Upstairs sleeping acommodation for lodgers is provided by 14 bedrooms, all of which are roomy and well ventilated and lighted, having a height of lift to the ceiling. There are also .‘1 comfortable .sitting-rooms, so that lodgers may engage a suite of rooms if inclined. Two con venient bath-rooms are a feature in the house, and a balcony fronting Cass street alibrds a view of the surrounding country. A separate staircase leads to rooms pro vided for the employees of the hotel. Provision is made during the progress of the work for gas till through the building. Ail the walls and ceiling are hull and plastered, and the building ibimigbout is one creditable alike to the architect and the contractors, Messrs Baker and Brown, whose contract price is about £ P.IOO. \\ e heartily wish the proprietor success. ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNTY. The u-mal monthly meeting was held at the Road n.-nrd oiilco t .-day. Present : Messrs \V..]kev (Chairman), Grigg. Cameron, ,I.n-I.son and Reid. o.i Mig.r .n'.s statkmbxt. Since 1 ist. meeting the conference to consider tiie q test-ion of dealing with the storm water on the South iiakaia Plains, has been he d, at which conference Mr Cameron, at my request, represented this Council. A letter from the South Rakaia Road Board, forwarding a copy of a reso lution passed at that conference, will be placed before you to-day. A letter from the member for the district will be laid before you, by which you will see that the Government have promised to take in hand the extension of the Rangitata Traffic Bridge, utilising the materials imported by this Council, and complete the work, debiting half the cost to the County of Geraldine. This County’s share of expenditure already incurred will be received from the Government, in full particulars. I know you will he glad to hear that at last this matter has been so satisfactorily arranged through the repre sentations of the member for this district. The Commissioner of Crown Linds, Christchurch, forwards a letter in which he suggests that the Council should apply to the Government for ail ferry and gravel reserves within the County. This, 1 think, will m.tt your views, and yon will he pleased no doubt lo act on the snggestrons. i sugg.-st that yon should take some steps towards obtaining .. supply of dog collars for ISSO, for if yon should decide on inviting lenders for the supply, this year will he nearly ended before the collars can come to hand. Under the authority of the byo-laws for conducting the business of the Council, I have placed the Council's seal to the agreement with the poundkeeper, Hinds, and tile new poundkeeper at Ashburton. The Engineer reports that the contrac tor has commenced the Bridge at Dighy’s, an I that, the work so f,u is .satisfactory. The balance sheet for the six months ended Sept. 30, dul.y audited by your auditor, will be placed on the table. I should like you to decide at this meet ing what is to be done regarding the plant ing vote to the Borough, which was held over from last meeting. I regretted to see that the Boro null Council at a meeting held immediately after the List sitting of this Council, appeared to take a mistaken view of the manner in which the Mayor was received by tlie Council, and to have entirely over looked the resolution passed by this Council in reference to the subjects which the Mayor placed before the Council. 1 felt it my duty to represent matters fairly to the Mayor, Imping he would see (it to withdraw all statements resulting from the misunderstanding. I regret that no reply has been received to my letter. By the Counties Act, 1870, Section 07, the annual meeting is to be held on the fourth Wednesday of this month, to elect a Chairman. 1 would suggest the advis ability of holding our next meeting on the same day, as the new oiiicos will probably he ready for occupation about that date, and it would be convenient not to hold the meeting during the process of changing our offices. The Acclimatisation (Society has been offering trout gratis for distribution within the County. I have accepted 2500, and have incurred small expenses incidental with their transit I trust the Council will endorse my action in this matter. river CONSERVATION. Mr E. CJ. Wright wrote as follows “To the Chairman Ashburton County Council. “ Wellington, Nov. Ist, 1879. “ Dear Sir—l want the technical descrip tion of the boundaries of the land which you desire to have brought under the con trol of a Board of Conservators. Mr Rooks will he able to write it out in a few minutes if you will indicate to him on the map the limits of the proposed district. “ '1 he only informal ion sent to me is ‘from Digby’s to the eastern boundary of the Town Belt ” which is not sullioiently precise, and ro my thinkings too small a district, hut whatever you decide upon let me have the information at once. “ Yours faithfully, “E. G. Wright.” It was resolved to forward the necessary information. RVXGITATA TRAFFIC BRIDGE. On this subject Mr E. G. Wright, M, 11. R., wrote, “ Wellington, Oct. 28lh, 1879. “Dear Sir—After considerable trouble I have got a promise from the Minister of Public Works to take in hand the llangi tata bridge, and complete the work which we had begun, utilizing the materials im ported for the work, and debiting half the cost to the County of Geraldine. Of course we shall receive full value for our expenditure on the settlement of the ac counts —and with this object it will bo ne cessary to furnish the Public Works De partment with a full statement of such ex penditure together with the invoices of the iron piles &c. “ 3 can explain more fully the objec tions raised to taking over tins work when I see you. The main dilliculty was with the law advisers. “ The above question being settled leaves 11 io Council free to adopt any plan they may approve of for the bridge at IVter’s crossing, but I would earnestly re commend the use of iron piles, as 1 fee) convinced that wooden ones will not drive far enough in such a river bed to render them secure against scour, in times of high Hoods. The dill'erenco in cost will not ho great as compared with the advantage of having indestructible piles. “1 endeavored to get tenders called for the balance of the Mount Somers Hallway, but ar the Estimates are not yet passed the most I could obtain was an order to prepare the drawing and specifications, and get everything ready for inviting tenders. “ Yours faithfully, “ E. (5. Wright.” It was resolved that a vote of thanks be recorded to Mr Wright. STORM-WATER 0> THE PLAINS. The following letter was read : “To the Chairman Ashburton County Council. “ Sir, —I have the honor to forward yon, for the consideration of the Comity Council, the following resolution passed at tlie Conference of delegates from the County Council and Hoad Boards inter ested, held at llakaia to consider the report of the storm-water drainage of the ! plains o 1 ill,' U'o.-.l instant -“That ill tile i opini a of (his Couforcn ;e, consisting of 1 do'e;; t-s from theC uimy Council, ■ •.omit B n.t M u:r Halt, Upper >l. Mil Soal’i . akaia Rsi i Hour,,-., the ; the pmp .so o; tarty i g if the ! soir a iv.i;ers between Kakia and As ibnr ; ton ri.e.is s.ihiai- its I by the < a ; i vers, I would lad . alibi ■;<; a:s to the disnnd, an I | is ur ■eot'.y fog a: red, hey a Ist* ro-ommeatl | dial. iv.a s shoal I not he used fm ohamu-ls I in carrying out the works. “0. Is. Mackik. “Chairman of Conference.” Mr Cameron stated that all those at tending the Conference, except the repre sentative of the Mount Hutt Board, were nnanim ns in agreeing to the recommenda tions of the Engineers. Mr Reed said that at a meeting of the Upper Ashburton Board Mr Stitt had stated that there were dry channels which could be utilised. Mr Grigg said the County had now sufficient before them to show that it was necessary to make a comprehensive scheme, and that the funds of the County woof., not admit of their doing so. Either a Bill would have to he brought in or the lands taxed to pay the cost. The County s chief duty was to enable ratepayers to help themselves, by adopting the measures which u ight be embodied in an Act, to take effect this session if time allowed. The Chairman did not consider it ad visable to attempt borrowing, and pointed out that the limit, of the borrowing powers of the County was four times the amount of collectable rates, and the probable rating power of the County would bo about £4.000 per annum. No Bill coubl lie sent t . the General Assembly which would gain the House’s confidence The host tiling to be done then was to prepare a correct drainage plan of the County for the preparation of which the Act was almost imperative. He would ask Mr Cameron whether the advice of the En gineers to strip a portion of the Plains with a view to the absorption of the water had met the approval of the Conference. Air Cameron said the Conference was not unanimous, but his own opin on was that the stripping might do some good, but it would absorb all the water. The proposal to take water by Allen’s was con sidered too expensi.e, but there was no objection to the scheme proposed for Barr hill ; and the Conference considered it feasible. The Chairman approved of that part of the report which objected to tile use of public roads as storm water channels. It was resolved that the engineer bo in structed to prepare drainage maps, show ing the natural run of water in the dis tricts applying for relief. MrGrigg proposed—“ That public no tice be given cautioning ratepayers that natural water channels must be left open, ami that in the formation of roads this matter be kept in view by B >ards. ’ CLOSING A EO Ui. A letter was read from Mr E. Chapman. Chairman of the Mount Hntt Road Board, stating that the Board had taken the necessary steps to close a road at Methven. It was resolved to call a special meeting in compliance with the Act. HOLIDAYS ON SHOW AND KVCB DAYS. The Secretarj' Ashbutron Racing Club wrote as follows : “Ashburton, Oct. 31st, 1879. The Chairman Ashburton County Council. Sir, —I am instructed by the Asnbur ton Racing Club to request that you will use your influence to have Wednesday and Thursday, 19th and 2Cth November (being the days on which the races will be held), declared public holidays, under the Act after 12 noon. I have, Ac., James Wilkie Hon. Sec., Ashburton Racing Club.” Resolved—“ That the Show day be a full holiday, and the race days half holiclavs. ” BOROUGH PLANTING RESERVE. Mr Garrick telegraphed that the Council could not make grants to the Borough for planting within the belts but they may expend funds in planting property in their occupation if the tenure is such as to warrant the outlay. The Chairman said the Borough had spent £lOl, which the County Council could not pay legally, but they might pay it as having been spent on the boundary of the district, as the work had been done on the division line, and payment would only be keeping faith with the Borough. It was resolved to pass the account. 11ANG1TATA PERRY. Mr John Marsh man wrote detailing the action previously taken with respect to the Rangitata ferry reserve, and stat ing that he would prefer to have it made 20 chains in length and bounded by the top of the terrace. Concerning the right of the County to have reserves vested in then, Mr Marshman said ; —“ I see no reason why the County of Ashburton should not have all the ferry reserves within the County, and the gravel reserves also, as the County of Selwyn has had. Why not make an application to the Minister to the effect. ” It was resolved to make the applica tion recommended by Mr Marshman, the Chairman remarking that the Council could, after obtaining a right to them, concede their title to the gravel pits to the various Road Boards. ENGINEER'S HE TORT. Ashburton, sfch November, 1879. The Chairman, Ashburton County Council. Sir,—l beg to submit report on the fol lowing subjects ; I.—South Approach to Rakaia Gorge Bridge.—The Committee appointed will, no doubt, report to-day as to the route for this approach. A question seems to have arisen as to whether the approach should not be adopted almost entirely for the purposes of stock driving, and the de termination of the route will, I presume, depend in a great measure on the solu tion of this question. While the present bridle path, almost as it is, might sulhce for a drove road, it is manifest that no feasible road for dray traffic could be formed without very material deviations from that line, and even then, gradients equal to those obtainable by proposed new route could he obtained at equal cost. With a fence on the lower side of road, and a mound formed from the surplus catting along that small portion near the river, the proposed new route would, in my opinion, be quite safe, and would answer every purpose. On the whole, I cannot but think that the formation of the road along this route will best harmonise with ih*.! intentions of the Government in conoruoriiig a m-er bridge. .at the Ferry, an I wi'l as > i-i .imitate, a< far as the ri’t:ire or the distinct admits of, to this w > nf he Seov. u Comity C nineil, in a> jiio.i - .os on ihe north sale of the ! have prepared a working section along the r a o ; .uav indicated, in case the Goiiii-aJ s!i ah.l decide to call lot tenders for it. i’ridge over Hinds River for Sur-' veyor’s Road.—This structure is now almost complete, and I have certified a progress payment to Mr Butt, the contrac tor, to the amount of £2BO. The balance of contract price will be payable a month hence. I also beg to annex letters from the contractor, regarding extra expenses incurred hy him in carting material over the Surveyor’s road in its unfinished state. Under the circumstances I think he is entitled to some small consideration in this respect, as, at the date of his tender it was understood that the shingling would have been completed by the Road Board in time to allow the mad being fully avail able for the haulage of the timber. 8. Bridge over Taylor’s Stream. Alford F rest. —Mr Butt is now preparing to start operations at this bridge. 4. North Ashburton River Bridge at Thigby’s. Mr Bonham has fairly commenced the erection of this bridge four of the piers having been already driven. The piles, capsils, and Cornells are nearly all in the ground, and are of ir mbark timber of excellent quality. 'the delivery of the black birch timber will commence in a few days. The contractor is now entitled to a progress payment of £4OO in connection with this bridge. 5. —Bridge over South Ashburton river and Hood’s Crossing.—Tenders will be placed before you to-day for alternative designs for this bridge. The Council are already aware of the nature of the site and other conditions, which would render the designs for the iron piles preferable to the other, but in the event of any tender in accordance with that design proving eligible, the acceptance of it will have to be delayed till the fate of the Knovvaley Hall is known, as that vessel contains all the ironwork except the piles. Having sailed five months ago she is now overdue. 6. Bridge over North Ashburton river at Pudding Hill.—A bridge similar to the timber design at Hood’s Crossing would s fit for this bridge. Only the latter wdl be one fourth part larger than the former, and the question of protective works for Pudding Hill stream will form an item of expense in connection with this bridge. 7. —Protective Works near Digby's. —- The balance of £2O of Messrs Coojier Bros.’ contract price is now due for these tv. >rks. B.—Pound at Water ton.—Tenders for this will be placed in your hands to-day. 9..—The plan in connection with the Waterworks Bill is now in the hands of the Member for district. 10. —Wheatstone and Water ton drain age, —The Surveyor of the Longbeach Road Ruard having pointed out to districts which are most liable to be affected by flood water, I have carefully examined the various sources to which this injury is traceable. These are as follows ; 1 Creek near Graham’s road to the east Of Grove Farm road. 2 Creek passing near southern boundary of Tinwald. 3 New Ford’s Creek. 4 Old Ford’s Creek. 5 Spicer’s Creek. 6 Drainage from recently formed roads, specially from Ford s Road and Bell’s road. ■ Creek Nn, . 1 is intercepted in several places by the formation of Graham’s road, and a sufficient length of new cut is re quired to make the channel there continu ous. This would extend for intervals over about a mile in length of Graham’s roud, beginning about half a mile below Gro e Farm road, and extending to the creek bridge near rural section 22,539. Below this point there does not appear fo be any damage from overflow, and the creek soon thereafter discharges into the Ashburton River. The damage by flood water at Tinwald near the junction of Graham’s road with the Great South road may be expected to cease on the completion of the main drains above the railway, already reported on. Creek No. 2.—The channel of this creek requires to be enlarged for 9 distance of about half a mile from the railway, and a much larger waterway pro* vided where it crosses Graham’s road. Instead of a box drain a suitable ford should be provided there. From this to the point of discharge the channel requires to he enlarged in several places. Creek No. 3 (or New Ford's creek) crosses the Great South Road about 53 chains south of junction with Graham’s road and brings down a considerable volume of water to the swamp- ground at Mr Gidding’s property. Here, greater part of it is diverted by a new cut, leading out along fence line, straight to Graham’s road, and passing along the upper side of it, on field side of fence, for a distance of 35 chains, it crosses the road by a bridge, and enters creek, which runs in the same general direction as Graham’s road, past Wheatstone, all the way to the sea. The continuation of New Ford’s Creek, from where the diversion is made at Giddings, gains rapidly in volume, as it passes through the swamp ground between that point and Wheatstone, and become® liable to overflow at the road crossing near R. S. 6775. Here an auxiliary drain near Mr Bishop’s land has already been cut, which gives relief for a short distance, but from the Wheatstone road to the sea the creek is totally inadequate for the purr pose, and a large main drain should b® cut along the upper side of Wheatstone road, 16 wide at bottom, and about 3ft average depth, sufficient to take nearly all the water from this creek, as well as the drainage water which discharges between that point and Graham’s road. After crossing Graham’s road, the new cut should be widened to 21ft, so as to afford a sufficient outlet for the drainage water from that road and adjoining creek, as well as from the minor creeks between Wheatsheaf and the point of discharge in a gully, which is about 75 chains from hotel. This new cut should also be ex<- tended through R.S. 3841, to take tluj surplus water from Old Ford’s Creek. ’ This drain being completed, as pro posed, a comparatively small .expense would suffice to render the cveoks betweea Wheatstone and the sea efficient- tdr ihfi drainage of roads and lands iu tliat’’dis trict. Creek No. 4 (or Old Fords crosses the Great South Road aßout three* THURSDAY, : ' KqVKMBEK 6, . fS/Q. 7 ] TH E AS ) IBURTON GU A R DIA N

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q mrters or a milt* north of Wintl ov, and runß in a well defined course to the sea. 1 I aasing almost entirely through swamp , land, it receives a large amount of drain-j age water from either aide, and its volume is greatly augmented hy the large quanti ties of water led into it from Ford’s road, along which the flood water is conveyed for many miles. This damage is more noticeable from the outfalls near Clark’s road .to the sea, and if the outfalls from that road remain as at present, that portion of the creek should certainly be regulated and enlarged. Creek No. 5 (or Spicer's Creek) has its source about three miles below Winslow, running in a direction pretty nearly parallel to Old Ford’s Creek, and at a dis tance from it generally of about three quarters of a mile. This is the creek which, in particular, inundates the Waterton district in times of flood. An auxiliary channel has also been cut at a short dis tance from it, leading nearly in a straight line from Osborne’s road to Waterton, but this pew cut, and the creek together, are insufficient to take more than the ordinary drainage of the district, and afford no provision for the contingency 'f storm water. Between Spicer’s Creek and Longbeach Road there is a large area of swamp land in process of reclamation, for which no outfall has been provided at all, except that afforded by the side ditches over part of Bell s road, and the area which is detrimentally affected by the cause, may be set down at about 5,000 acres. The damage at Waterton is due also in a con siderable measure to the overflow from this district. I should propose to deal with the drainage here by opening up the creek between the sea and Mr. Dawson s house, and extending it in the line indi cated on the plan, through the bridge on Bell’s road (about 110 chains up from junction with Dawson’s road) and onwards to catch the auxiliary channel near Spicer’s Greek, and also that creek itself. All the surface water which overflows the district at the junction of Bell’s road with Dawson’s road, could be easily led along the upper side of the latter, and discharged at the proposed ford for Dawson’s creek. If necessary, part of Spicer’s creefe could be taken along same route. The approximate estimate of works pro posed, would be as follows : New cut for Creek No. i at several points about 2 miles from Tinwald ° ° Enlarging Creek No. 2 near Tinwald 5° ° ° Ford for do. at Graham’s road 70 o o Regulating do. below Graham’s road 50 o o 170 o o ■ Enlarging creek (branch of New * Ford’s creek) north of ' ’Graham’s road, near Wheat stone 60 o o New cut from Bishop’s to Wheatstone road 70 O o 350 o o Main Drain along upper side of Wheatstone road, A to D .Earthwork 35° 0 0 Concrete at point of discharge 50 o o Field crossings So o o Ford at Graham’s 70 o o 650 o o Clearing Old Fork Creek, E to F 100 0 0 Re-opening and enlarging creek GHIJ 800 o o .Ford at I Dawson’s road 60 o' O Minor works along line of Daw son’s road for intercepting flood water from juncture of Bell’s road 40 o o £2OOO o o 'The district which would be more especially benefited by these works is com knsed within the following limits. Southom Boundary—Longbeach road, from junction of Osborne road to junction Of road to Waterton, thence near R.S. 21,150 to sea. Northern Boundary—The South Ter race of Ashburton River from R. S. 6793 to sea. '■Vb-ii Boundary—Osborne road to junction of Ford’s road, thence to junc tion of road near upper side of R.S. f 6803, thence along latter road and exten ■ sion of same line, to the Ashburton River. Eastern Boundary—The sea line. The extent of this district is about 16,000 acres, and the cost would therefore be 2s 6d per acre. There can be no doubt that within the limits referred to, the question of drainage is an important one, when it is considered that provision has not only to be made for the creeks containing the surface and drainage water accumulating from the • upper districts, but for the drainage of a ' krge extent of easily reclaimable swamp •ar:cl within this area, and also for the outfalls of road drainage, which must of discharge into these creeks. 1- ir, obvious that the principle of on which is much to be com •ii id.-d fur some other portion of the p’aiiis, would not suit in this district, as it floes not coi.fain any large deposits of pure sh'ngle. 1 may akn here state that after the creeks have been put in order, the ques tion of maintenance is one notio be over looked, as very little derangement might be the means of altering the course of some of them, and so overcharge the others as to render them inefficient; while a small sum expended yearly would suffice to keep them in such order, as the varying condi ’ tion of the district might require. Hence the importance of placing them under . charge of a Conservancy Board, as recom mended for the water courses in the other sections of the county. i 12. —Drainage Longbeach and Isleworth districts The main question here resolves itself into what is almost equivalent to forming a new channel for Hinds river, - from near the Surveyor’s road to the sea, * » distance of about 7 miles. Also improy -; iug the present channel from half a mile i ■ below to two miles above Surveyor s road; ; and from thence, forming an embankment • at some distance from the nver to 20 chains above the Boundary road. The present channel from near Surveyors road toMßoundary creek is only about 18 feet - wide, bounded for the most part on the Longbeach side by a turf and earth dyke ■ the material for which has been excavate iti, in form of a large ditch, of not ■Loch less width than the existing channel. Hhul. ‘hese two should be joined TrWW|Ltfuiov>d of the division dyke, so as far 4, -ars?sWe channel, which should be to 50 feet in width, to contain water in tb# The material arising from this should be formed into a mound to be about 4 feet high on both sid-s of the river, each mound to be about 2 l > chains removed from present channel, so as to contain all the flood water. The Boundary creek, which forms the outlet of Hinds river towards the sea, is only about 14 feet wide, and I should pro pose to form flood banks there in a similar manner. The Isleworth district would share equally with Longbeach the benefit of this impr< ivement. It is clear that no really permanent im provement can be effected in the reclaim ing of these districts until the overflow of the Hinds is checked. If this were done, the creek passing through R.S. 20437, near the Boundary road, and extending past the shepherd’s house, near R. S. 8411 to the sea, might at amoderate cost be made available as an outlet for the drainage of a greater part of the swamp land through which it runs. My estimate of these works is as follows Enlarging Boundaiy Creek, and forming flood works on each side, two and a half chains from chan nel _ . Enlarging Boundary drain in a similar manner I^°° Removing bends in several places, and increasing waterway from half mile to two miles below Surveyor’s road 7°° Embankment from thence to twenty chains above Boundary road 75° Total cost of improving Hinds river, assuming that the land will cost nothing Enlarging Creek f. om K to L at various places from Boundary road to sea Assuming there would be a mile on either side of Hinds River, below Boun dary road benefitted by the improvement of river, the extent would be approxi mately 10,000 acres, and the coat 9s per The enlarging of creek K. L. would represent provision for a drainage outlet, extending over an area of 4,000 acres at a cost of 2s 6d per acre. It would appear, therefore, that the im provement of Hind’s River cannot be put on the same footing as the drainage ques tions. At the present stage, it seems unneces- S ary to go into more minute detail until the Council have had an opportunity of considering the whole question of flood water, as affecting not only the districts referred to in this report but also those previously reported on. I have the honor to be, sir Your moat obedient servant, Wiixiam Baxter, County Engineer. The Engineer’s report was adopted, and it was resolved —“ That the Engineer certify for the expenses incurred by the contractor for conveying timber along Sur veyor’s road to the Hinds bridge. DRAINAGE IN LONGBEACH AND HINDS DISTRICTS. A discussion took pace as to the neces sity of having a drainage map of the County, which it was necessary to have according to the Act. Mr Grigg moved, and Mr C. Reed seconded—“ That the portion of the Engineer’s report dealing with the Long beach and Hinds districts be postponed, and the Engineer be instructed to con r with Mr Wilkie on the subject.” Carried. UN WALD DRAINAGE. A letter from the Upper Ashburton Road Board was read to the effect that they considered the cost of the drainage at Tinwald should be borne by the railway authorities. Mr Reed considered that the work was impracticable. Mr Grigg considered that the work should be carried out by the railway authorities. Resolved—“ That the correspondence from the two Boards be forwarded to the Government, and the Council endorse the resolutions of the Boards.” BOARD OF CONSERVATORS. Mr Sargent attended, and presented a petition asking that a special rate of 1s in the pound be levied on all the rateable property in the Ashburton Forks district, in accordance with the provisions of the Act.—Signed by 35 ratepayers. Mr Reed stated that a public meeting had been held, and that they had de termined to ask to be taxed as heavily as possible for the purpose of protecting the land and roads. Mr Sargent said that only one out of forty ratepayers had refused to sign. The Chairman said he attended the meeting, and the district was well repre sented. All seemed unanimous as to the necessity of the work, and a very small expenditure would save the destruction of a great amount of property. Mr Reed said that some of the roads had been blocked up for seven months. Mr Grigg thought the only question was whether als rate was sufficient with as sistance from the Council. The Chairman said he did not think the Board had acted as liberally as he ex pected them to do, as they had a large quantity of public property at risk. The ratepayers would only contribute £BO. Mr Sargeant said the ratepayers would contribute £l2O and the Board £2OO. The Chairman said that if they paid £ for £ the cost was estimated at £450. Mr Grigg moved —“ That the work be undertaken and that a special rate be collected.” Carried. Mr Sargeant said the Engineer’s report only dealt with one third of the work necessary. The Chairman explained that the em bankments, &c., to be undertaken were works of emergency, and undertook to instruct the Engineer to examine all places likely to be subject to overflow, and the work would probably extend over some years. DEPOSIT ACCOUNT. From Mr Shury, Manager of the Union •Rftnlr of Australia, asking if the £IO,OOO should be renewed. The balance sheet for six months was laid before the Council duly audited. Mr Grigg was opinion that the Council ought to be in the position of having the whole of its funds at its command at some definite period, and he moved that the de posit expiring that day, be renewed for six months. The motion was agreed to. HOSPITAL FURNITURE. It was resolved to sanction votes of £Bl 12s 6d ; and £56 4s for ironmongery, and hot water apparatus for the Hospital. OFFICE FURNITURE. | Sums of £9O 10s, £23 ss, and £ls, were j sanctioned for office furniture and fittings. committee's retorts. The Rakaia- Gorge Committee asked for in extension of time to next meeting to allow their report to be brought up. The time was granted. ACCOUNTS. Several accounts were passed for pay ment, amongst the rest one for over £2O for the conveyance of certain lands in con nection with the bridge and approaches at Digby’s. Some discussion took place on this account, several Councillors thinking that the bill was high, and the “ interviews ” numerous. GAS FOR THE HOSPITAt. A letter was read from the ('as Com pany, stating that to lay pipes of the large calibre necessary for the hospital would be inimical to the interests of the shareholders, and the Company was not prepared to extend the mains. RRIDOE TENDERS. The following tenders for the erection of a bridge over the Soutli Ashburton was accepted : James Butt, £4,94014s Id, the structure to be of wood. WATERTON POUND. The tender of Mr Jenkins at £223, was accepted for the erection of Waterton Pound. MOUNT SOMERS POUND. It was resolved to consult the Mount Somers Road Board, regarding the ap pointment of a pound-keeper, and to bring the bye-laws into force as soon as the officer was appointed. NEXT MEETING. It was decided to hold the next meeting of the Council on the 26th instant, the date also of the annual meeting. NOTICE OF MOTION. That the subject of an approporation of a special grant in aid of the drainage of the districts of Longbeach, Rakaia and Ashburton plains, be considered at the next meeting of the Council. That the sum of be granted to the district of Longbeach, and also that the sum of be granted to the district of Rakaia and Ashburton for drainage pur poses, the same to be expended in such work as may be considered by the Council to be most urgently req aired. UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. The usual monthly meeting of th above Board was held at Westerfield on Tuesday at noon. Present—Messrs Heed (Chair man), M. Stitt, McLean, McCall and Sargent. On the minutes being read, there was some discussion as to the correctness of a a resolution to the effect that a contrac tor should be prohibited from doing any more work for the Council in consequence of insulting the Chairman whilst calling his attention to work not done to his satis faction in connection with the mainten ance of roads. The minutes were ultimately passed. Thd Surveyor’s report was read. CONTRACTS. Boyle’s contract for shingling Green’s road had been completed in a most satis factory manner Black’s contract on the Lagmohr road will be completed next weeb. O’Neil is busy with his contract on the Timaru track. ROAD AT MARONAN. Mr McLean accompanied the Surveyor to inspect a road asked to be formed by Mr Carter, and found that it was one which had only been laid out some 12 months ago and it would be a costly work, as it would necessitate the construction of a bridge, which would cost £2OO, to span Shepherd’s creek ; independent of this, the main Maronan road, already bridged, was only 28 chains distant. —Ajiplication re fused. ROADS, ETC., SOUTH OF HINDS. The formation applied for by Mr Chis nall was unnecessary, the present track having had the boulders picked off, and it did not require any improvement at present. The well on Mr Carter’s pre-emptive was out of order, and would not cost more than £5 to fence in and make secure. It was a great benefit to the district, as there was no water within five miles, and when the Hinds was dry within ten miles in any direction. It was resolved to apply Mr Carter to forfeit his right to the land on which the well was excavated. Nearly all the roads in this portion of the district are in good condition for traffic. The survey of the gravel pits in this part would be completed in a few days by Mr Fooks. encroachment by the railway. The station master’s cottage at Tiu wald was built on the Main South road, and it will be necessary to apply to the traffic manager or railway engineer to authorise its removal. PROTECTIVE WORKS. A petition signed by 35 ratepayers and residents in the Forks ward, agreeing to be taxed at the rate of one shilling in the pound was submitied to the Board, and approved of, and a declaration ordered to be attached to it in terms of the Act, to the effect that the signatures were those of ratepayers, and it was further re solved — “ That this Board is willing that the roads in the Forks ward of the district be taxed at the rate of one shilling in the £ on their value, with the object of pro tecting them against the overflow of the Ashburton river, and that the County Council be requested, in compliance with the petition of the ratepayers and this resolution, to undertake the whole of such works in the district, a considerable portion of the works required not having yet been reported on by the County En gineer.” BRIDGE BY DIGBY'S. The consideration of the cost of the bridge by Digby’s was then discussed, and it appeared from Messrs M‘Lean ami Sargent’s statements that when the Board received the grant from the Land Fund of £12500 it was a stipulation that the cost of the bridges in the district should be borne equally between the Board and the Council, and when the bridge was first spoken about it was understood that it was to be erected on the old crossing place, at a cost of from £7OOO to£9ooo, and upon that understanding the Board bad voted £3OOO towards the cost. Sub sequently the Council had altered the site to a most inconvenient place, where no one would ever take advantage of it. and the total cost, would be about £2900, ftr 1 r’.dge and approaches, so that if t ie Council compelled the Boerd to adhere to its resolution they would hive the work done for nothing, and a £IOO clear, and the bridge would probably at some tune rot or wash away, but never be worn out The Chairman defended the action of the Council, as skilled engineers had re ported on the site and approved » f it DRAINAGE AT TINWALD. A letter was read from the County Council enclosing report from their engi neer re the drainage at Tiuwa’d. The members could not see the liability of the upper Ashburton Road Board, as it was evident from the engineer’s report that ti e damage was caused by the embankments on the Mount Somers Rail way, and the Chairman was requested to reply to that effect, and state their opinion that the cost of diversion should devolve on the railway authorities. PURCHASE OF GRAVEL PITS. Correspondence from Jle-ars Fooks and g on — re gravel pits pu "chased from church property trustees. Tlie arbitrators could not agree, and the matter was referred to the decision of Mr Robert Wilkin ; they were disappointed in not having obtained better terms, as the award* had been made at £2O per acre for 0 acres, and the Board be required to fence the land when called upon to do so, each party paying their own costs of arbi tration. The members considered that the amount was exhorhitant, as better land had been sold in the locality at £4 per aerr, and it was resolved to pass a cheque for the amount, when the land had been surveyed. COUNTY DRAINAGE SCHEME. A letter was read from C. N. Mackie, Esq. , requesting the attendance of a mem ber of the Board to a Conference to dis cuss the plans of the Engineers on the drainage of the Rakaia and Ashburton rivers. Mr Stitt stated he had attended, and reported what had been done at the Con ference, and pointed out by utilising a large gully a deal of drainage to the roads would be obviated, and which had not been inspected by the Engineers. It was resolved that the Chairman be re quested to take action in the matter in the County Council. GREAT SOUTH ROAD. Mr E. Mossman wrote complaining that through flax, gorse, Ac., growing on the road, and the quantity of storm water which cut off their frontages, he would request that Graham's road West should be formed, as being in a more direct line than the Lagmohr Road. The total length required to be formed will be about 13 chains. The Chairman to reply that the Board would ask Government for information respecting the Great South Road, and so far as Graham’s road was concerned the Board wmuld undertake that work, pro viding funds were available. NORTH EAST TOWN BELT. A letter was received from the Ashburton Borough Council, forwarding account for £135 2s, cost of forming the N. E. Town Belt up to date, and asking the Board to send a cheque for one half of the amount. Agreed to. TIMARU TRACK. Mr Taylor applied for certain works in the Ashburton river bed on the above road. To be reported on. PLANTATION RESERVES. The ChairmaL reported that as the County Council had granted £l5O for plantation purposes, and MrMarmsan had promised to do his best to give a grant of 100 acres, wliich would be given as soon as the land was planted. Mr Maclean thought the money should be divided between the Wards, and that the cemetries had a claim on the money. Mr McColl said it was too late to do anything now or until next autumn, and the land would require three ploughings before planting could be done. The Surveyor was instructed to report on the quality of a block of land at the Rangitata. The Chairman was instructed to apply for gravel reserves along the railway reserves. BRIDGE BY DlGßy’s It was resolved that the Board consent to pay half the cost of the bridge near Digby’s, and to request Mr Wright to assist Mr Reed in the matter. THE BOARD’S FUNDS. The balance in the hands of the Trea surer was as follows :—No. 1 Ward, £4OO ; 2, £358 ; 3, £232 ; 4, £lßl ; 5, £345 ; general fund, £362 4s ; total, £1,878 4s. MAIN MARONAN ROAD. It was resolved to call for tenders for repairs of the road from Hinds railway station to Maronan, and several other small works were authorised to be done. LEVYING A RATE. It was resolved to levy a rate of 6d in the £ on all rateable property in the dis trict, and to advertise the same forth with. Mr John Frazer applied for permission to take gravel from certain pits on the Mount Somers railway line, for the pur pose of ballasting the same. —-Granted. MOUNT SOMERS ROAD BOARD. The usual monthly meeting of this Board was held at the office on Monday, the 3rd inst. All the members present. The Overseer’s report was read and con sidered. The Overseer reported on work required on roads to Mesopotamia and to Polhill’s. The work was ordered to be done. The Clerk was instructed to invite tenders for keeping all the shingled roads in repair for 12 months from Boyer's stream to the North Ashburton River ; also the ford on that river ; also to adver tise for tenders for shingling the road from Anama crossing to M Clymont’s fence. The Clerk was instructed to cancel Car leton’s contract on Spread Eagle to Alford Forest Road The overseer was instructed to take the necessary steps to have Carleton’s con tracts —Tramway road and Gorse Fence road—completed according to specification. The Clerk was instructed to advertise that all contracts not completed in the time specified in the specifications will have to be finished one month from the date of advertisement, otherwise penalties will be enforced ; also that all rates not paid by the advertised time will be sued for. roiißEßroNnrNf'E. From the Asburton County Council in answer to the Board’s letter re bridges over the Ashburton river and Taylor’s stream, and informing the Board that the Council had adopted the Board’s r**coinimvi fl at;on in regard to bridge at Hood's crossing. From the same, informing the Board that the money granted for planting trees had been paid to the credit of the Boaid. From W. Fergus, asking the Board to met d a portion of the road near his place, as the same was not passable. The Overseer was instructed to report on the same at next meeting of the B a d. Petition from W. T. Smith and others, asking that a portion of Graham’s road be formed and shingled. The Overseer was instr ucted to report on same at next meet ing. Tenders were opened for Nos. 27, 28, and 29, one in eacli case accepted. Accounts were then passed, and the Board adjourned till Dec. 1. CHISPA’S LETTER. {From the Aekbufhm lleiald , November I.) “lam not yet so bald that you can see my brains. ” —Longfellow. Under the heading of ‘ Missing Friends,’ the following advertisement appears in a Sydney paper of recent date : “I give notice to my husband, James Hobson Jackson, late of Blayney, that if he does not return in two months, I in tend to get married awain.— Mary Jane Jackson.” Mary Jane don’t mean to be trifled with, there are no half and half measures in the above manifesto ; and the utter contempt sho seems to have for the law of bigamy is an evidence that she is a lady with a mind of her own ; the two months notice would lead one to the conclusion that she has a successor to her late erring partner, but it will be rather ticklish for No. 2if James Hobson Jacks.m happened to turn up say nine weeks after the notice, which by the way, the lady has forgotten to put a date to. The Ashburton volunteers are pro gressing in their drill. The goose step was tolerably well got through, and I am proud to notice that the defenders of our hearths and homes have so far progressed in the “mark time” period of their training as to obviate the necessity of the drill instructor using the formula so familiar to us in the days when a hay band was entwined on the right, and a straw band on the left leg of the recruit. When the individual intended as 1 ‘food for powder ” had so far progressed in the art of war as to be able to march, the order was given—“ Left foot forward, now, byuright, quamo,” intended to mean “ quick march,” and then to see the sergeant, with his eyes on each and every one, his feet marking the time the recruit ought to, but did not keep, and at the same time with a blatant roar re peating the following rhythmical poem, his aforesaid feet being the time keeper : Right, left, right, left, Hay, straw, hay, straw, Hay, straw, hay, straw, Now you’ve gotit, try to keep it, Hay, straw, hay, straw, Ac., Ac. And so on, till the drill instructor’s throat, and the recruit’s legs were all worn out. This is the first process; in the soldier manufacturing industry. “May its shadow never grow less. ” The Ashburton Rifle Corps want a captain, and I hope they may soon get one _ o ne that will be a credit to himself and to them, while at the same time likely to become at no distant date efficient in his drill. I learned to shoulder arms in a company up North. The company on its formation agreed that no commissioned officers should be elected until after six months drill, and we did drill there ; no candle light business— but three times at 6 a.m., winter and summer, frost or snow, and then the men who knew their drill beat were picked out for officers, and a most efficient company was got together. Or on the other hand, if you wish for a captain whoso only qualification is potentiality of parting, 1 can give an illustration of that style of officer. At the time of the Maori war in, I think, 1801, the militia were called out all through the colony. That body was looked upon as a cut below the volunteers, principally from the fact that their officers were nominated and had old fashioned uniforms supplied to them, whilst volunteers could elect their own commanders and go in to he howl ing swells as far as clothes were concerned. Volunteering thus became very popular, and a number of com panies were sworn in, muskets bearing a date contemporaneous with the reign of the lamented Queen Anne were served out and, as the local journal of the period recorded, they presented a very military appearance (which was a lie). Well, they elected a Captain who was well off in worldly matters, if he didn't know his drill, but to give him credit he attended parades regularly, and after two months regular training he considered himself capable of marcliing his company from the drill ground through the town, and he got along well enough as long as it was only marching, with a good band in front— except for the sword getting occasionally mixed up with his legs, which, by the way, were, and are to this day, the handiest in the colony. However, he safely reached a corner pub. at which he occasionally called, and here he halted his men and tried an evolution. The way that sergeants and Queen Ann muskets, and admiring larrikins, and all the company got mixed up with drays and horses was so inextricable that the valiant captain at once saw that he had blundered, and wisely gave the order “ Bread and beer”—and they beered devotedly for the next two hours at the officer’s ex pense, who never marched the men down that road again. Chispa. ASHBURTON FIRE BRIGADE. A meeting was held at the Somerset Hotel on Tuesday night, about twenty five members present. Mr George Comp ton, captain of the brigade in the chair. The Treasurer reported the balance in hand £.S'i If’s. The Standing Committee reported having ordered a 3 cwt bell from Messrs A. and T. Burr, of Dunedin, at Is 3d per ib, and ii was proposed by Ivir G. Parkin ana seemmed by jUr «l. Brad ley, tnat the action of too landing Com mittee be endorsed. —C r ied. The disposal of the old bell was then considered, and some of the members were of opinion that the old bell should remain as an extra bell, and the others that two bells would lead to confusion. Mr M. Friedlan ler proposed, and Mr iargemu seconded —‘ ‘ That the old bell be sept and the Standing Committee arrange mv a new site for it if necessary. ” Carried. Mr J imes Bradley proposed, and Mr J. Dolman seconded—“ That the Borough Council be requested to allow the brigade to hold their meetings in the Council Chambers temporarily.’’—Carried. It was mentioned that providing the Borough refused the request, that Mr Tucker would give the use of a room in Montgomery's buildings. The following members were appointed on the .Standing Committee to net with the ofibr-rs: —Messrs J. Bradley, J. Wilkie, M. Friedlander, and 0. Miller Tenders were opened for shifting enguie house and erecting new bell tower. Mr Parkin, 1:23 10s ; Mr Compton, £27. Mr G. Compton’s tender was acoepte !. It \v;i. —solved that the secretary apply to ~h<' secretary of tin; Insurance Acv 0.-ia tiou U‘f • subscription towards tlii cost of the erection of the bull tower. The inutility of the wcl. Saunders’buildings was refer.\i * the secretary was instructed to ap, Lo the Council to have a hole sunk so as lower the engine within reach of the water. Mr J. Dolman said lie had taken some trouble over the matter, and was aware that Mr Foots had ordered the foreman of works to do the work, "but it had not yet been done. Messrs Compton and Parkin to wait on the Mayor. Two new members were balloted for and elected. Italian Ironclads. Some further details have lately been published (says the Pall Mall Gazette) of the cost of the enormous ironclads which are being constructed for the Italian navy. The Duilio, of 10,570 tons displacement, and designed to carry four 100-ton guns in two turrets, —was launched at Cass tel la mare in 1877, and is now so far advanced that she wiilbe ready to receive her arma ment before the end of the present year. It ws origin illy estimated that she would cc.nl 17,000 000 (£680.000); but d is r ow found the- (he expense of her con strucl ion w.ll e more than 18,000,0' JO lire (£720,000': The Danoolo, a siaror ship of the Duibn, was launched last y. :r at Spezzia, is now having her machine.y placed in her, and will he ready to v ■ ceive her guns towards the end of 1380 -r the beginning of 1881, and will cost very nearly as much as the Duilio, or a trifle under £720,000. The other two ships, the Italia and the Lepanto, which are even larger than the Duilio, being each of 13,700 tons displacement, or 2000 tons larger than the Inflexible, are at present still on the stocks, but will, it is hoped, be ready for lauching next year. The cost of each of these vessels was originally esti mated at 17,000,000 lire (£080,000); but will, it is now calculated, amount to 10,720.000 lire (£783,800). The four iron clads will, therefore, together coat lire (£372,240) more than was at first anticidated ; but it must be added tint, there is some slight though by no means well founded hope entertained that it may be found possible to armour the Italia, and Lepanto with plates of cheaper manufacture than those placed on the Daudolo and Duilio whereby a saving of about 2,000,000 lire (£89,000) would be effected in the total cost of each ship. Extraordinary Trance. The sight to which all is anxious to oh tain advmttatvc the girl now lying in a trance at tor, ~ ore lon Hospital. This case, which innixies the doctors, and sets medicine altogether at defiance, lias occupied the whole of the medical authorities for the last few weeks. The patient lies still and motionless upon the bed. She eats nothing, neither does she drink, her lips being hermetically closed. Her eyes are closely shut, but when the lids are raised the brightness of them is almost dazzling. The intelligence, too, with which the eye seems to look at you, as if inquiring the reason of this strange visitation—perplexed and terri fied, but neither dim nor vague—is mys terious in the extreme. The pulse mean while beats with formidable power, although no symptoms of breathing is visible. As the doctors acknowledge their own incompetency to decide upon a case of this kind, they are compelled to leave it in the hands of Nature —their own great Master, to whose will they are com pel led to bow a solution of the terribe enigmas which now and then sets their science at nought. The symptoms described by the nurse to the visitors who. by the permis sion of the auth;.cities, are allowed to see the poor girl, urc weird and terrible as a nightmare. The patient had already reen in the bospi'al about a week, wht” l the ward in which she slept was arouse-i by her frantic cries for help. The agony with which she had been suddenly s. wcl in every limb was so intense that she felt sure she must be dying. Before the doctor could be summoned she rose in the bed, uttered one long piercing scream, and fell s' Vienly backwards with extended arms, stiff Vd motionless, as she has ever since remain'd. Every means known to science has been employed to restore her to consciousness, but without .avail. Gal vanism, electricity, burning—have all proved useless, and the doctors are fain to own themselves beaten. Queen Victoria to Abdicate. The London correspondent of the “ Dundee Advertiser ” in a recent letter, alluding to the abdication of Queen Victoria, says:—“l have not hithei'to alluded to these reports, but they have become so persistent that it would bo useless longer to ignore their existence. It is said that for some time pist Her Majesty’s health has not been in a very satisfactory srate, Tim (hath of the Duchess of llos‘e g.ivn Ivr a shock, from which she hr; )or »<v wwd, ami the celebration of the mania-go of the Duke of Connaught exercised a depressing in fluence on her In a’th. The journey to Italy is not a mere lid ty trip. Sir W. Jeauer considered th it a change of scene, and an almost entire absence from official duty of any kind, wore necessary for the Queen, and that is the reason she has buried herself on the secluded shores of an Italian lake. It is no doubt in con sequence of the somewhat gloomy state ments regarding Her Majesty’s health which are passing in society, that the other reports connected with the succession to the throne are also current. It is said that, unless a considerable change in Her Majesty’s health takes place, she will no longer be able to discharge the functions belonging to the Sovereign of the old country, and rumour points to the possi bility of an abdietkm. It is an undoubted fact, that since the departure of the Queen for Italy the Prime Minister has several limes seen the Prince of Wales. On Tuesday he bad an interview with His Royal Highness of more than an hour’s duration, and the Prince would seem to be since io some extent discharging the duties of the Queen with regard to public affairs during her absence in Italy. In a matter where there is necessarily a good deal of speculation, it would be idle to make definite statements, but there are those who think that a somewhat startling surprise is in store for Parliament before the present session closes.” The Genesis of Mormonism. Some novel particulars concerning the origin of Mormonism have been made pub lic in an influential Massachusetts news paper. The grist of the story is that the religion established by Joseph femith was actually the continuation of a movement begun before his birth. At the opening of the present century several persons in the State of Vermont, the native State of Joseph Smith, the first Mormon Prophet, and Brigham Young, his successor, fancied that they were able to do miracles through the medium of “ St. John’s rods.” With one of these rods in their hands they alleged that they could find herbs and roots which would cure ah diseases, could walk in thin garments through deep snow without h df'eri', cold. could discover hid fen t.v sure • 1 sc ! and silver. These perfcv-r c ’.;o vinol that the time was ao liana .-.ip- r l j L;.tt -v-Day Saints should • od in and ihe now Jerusalem s’ o il'i fc» !;•;.;]• Th-> topics on which J ’' ,e: or.tlnrnar.ls evpniiaied in 1801 are h f h ise which formed 1,'.: -,' basis fn- Ohuroh of the Latter- P Saints at its foundation in 1830. J oseph Smith is said to have experimented with a St. John's rod in searching fortho precious metals, one of his earliest em ployments being “ prospecting for a silver mine which the Spaniards were supposed to have worked in Pennsylvania. But he did not profess to have discovered the re pository of the mysterious, if not mythical, gold plates on which the Mormon Oospel was engraved through any other agency than a dream. Indeed the popular belief in the efficacy of these rods had faded away before he grew to man’s estate. The chief expounder of their virtues had been charged with being a coiner, and with belonging to a gang who carried on the trade of making false money in concert with persons who imagined that they were helping forward a religions work. Win gate, the chief of the evildoers, played his part in a way similar to Dousterswivel when he employed his divining rod to im pose on and impoverish Sir Arthur Wardour. The story itself is a strange, but not an improbable one. Though some of the names are misspelt and though there are a few errors of fact, yet the narator does not fail to give a character of versimilitude to the whole. He is wrong in saying that the mother of Joseph Smith lived in Rutland county when her son was born ; she really lived in Windsor county. It is possible that the strange doings which took place shortly before his birth and during his infancy may have been related to him, and that he merely supplied another form and another sanction to the movement of which Wingate, the convicted coiner, was the originator.— “ Times.” Japanese Trade with Australia. The Japanese appear to be seriously turning their attention to the prospect of deriving wealth from trade with Australia. It is stated that the proposal to establish woollen mills in Japan was suggested by the idea of utilising Australian wool. It lias also been pointed out that the cheap tweeds mauu.V;t;!red in Australia might meet with an on tended ’-uniat. A writer in a Jr .-mesa . u.- “ Choya Shim* bui>,” '•'■"c? t! ..i d- profit can be ez poet* ‘y.. . uv; ;■ '• < j chants from trod -vidi Co'vn, v.'t’i which commercial ns i- oli-ii'ly boon opened, as -h;il o ivintry ft‘uual' -v.id poor ; while as c t'h. ft-i •... , t.’r.-).,]y largely in the hands id ■: .uu-,- : ~’>.l ,4moricans, the •j!ip»ncs« w.li in'-.-* s id further difficulty in making bead-.. ■■:y in that direction. These ob ject b us, ho contends, will not apply in the '..iso of Australia, which is separated from Japan by only a com paratively narrow tract of water. The Government is encouraging the idea by pending samples of Japanese productions to’ the Sydney exhibition, and providing a free return passage for intending exhibi tors. The writer‘to the “ Choya Shimbun” considers the efforts to establish a trade in rice and other food stuffs in competition with Annan and other rice exporting countries, and in articles for daily use rather than in costly and luxurious objects, will be most likely to be suc cessful. Shipbuilding in its most ad vanced form, the construction of steamers is now being prosecuted by native enter* prise at Nagasaki. THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN [Thursday, November 6, 1879. 4 A Terrible Ordeal. —lt takes a great deal to squelch a newspaper reporter, but the way how has been found out in Wel lington. Miss Fiddler is giving lessons in cookery there, and the “Post” thus yarnsover the “ intensity of the situation” in which the pencilists found themselves : A table had been placed for the “ gentle men of the Press” in front ofthe platform, and in full range of 200 female eyes of every degree of penetration. It-was too much. Fearless as the unhappy reporters usually are in the discharge of their functions, their well-known modesty in this instance got the better of their rigid attention to duty, and they shrinkingly retired to the rear of the imposing array of female loveliness and took their notes in a furtive and fear-stricken manner, which ought to have melted the heart of every female beholder. Divorce. —Mr Turnbull, M.H.R., wants Government to simplif3' and render less costly the proceedings in the divorce courts of the colony, so that it shall not he necessary in all cases for suitors to appear before the Appeal Court. In America, we have heard it said, a divorce can be pro cured by a couple during the time a rail way engine takes to water.

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Thursday, 6 »&79-1 THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN 5 General Merchants. GREAT BANKRUPT SALE OF THE ASSIGNED ESTATE OF lIOOPER, AITKEN, AND CO. £5,345 10s. 4b. ORR AND CO. JJAVING been fortunate in securing whole of the STOCK of Hooper, Aitken and Co., at a nominal Price, Will offer for Sale on SATURDAY, the 2?th, And following days, at the premises lately occupied BY J, H. PASS & CO., (Next the Union Bank of Australia.) Tn submitting the following GREATLY REDUCED PRICE LIST, we beg to assure our numerous customers and the public, that it has been our determination from the first to keep, ourselves abreast of the age, and in every department of our Establishment we have endeavored in •11 cages—so to conduct our business tran sactions as to command legitimate success. The rapid growth of our concern in all its branches amply attests this fact. Quotations for Cash : Children’s white Socks, at 2d to fid Children’s colored Socks, at 3d, 4d & fid Ladies’ Stockings, at 4d to Is Ladies’ striped Stocking, at fid to Is 3d GLOVES. Ladies’ b'ah thread to if- Ladies’ kid Gloves, Sato 3s per pair Ladies’ silk Gloves, Is to Is 4d. HABERDASHERY. Black silk Fringes, at 8d to Is fid Colored silk Fringes, half-price Black and colored Eraids, all prices A splendid stock of new silk Buttons, in all shades, at 4d to fid per dozen, to match dress materials Ladies’ leather Bags, half-price Carpet Bags from 3s fid upwards Belts at 4d to 8d £ach LADIES’ SILK SCARFS. , 1230 ladies* silk Scarfs, decided novel ties, at fid to Is New .China ailk Scarfs, embroidered a both ends, at Is to Is fid COLLARS. 25 doz. ladies’ linen Collars, at fid. to Is lid Rink Collars, at 4d to 8d STAYS. 6 doz. Stays at 2s, worth 4s 9d The new belted Corset, on the newest principle, easy fit, half-price UNDERCLOTHING DEPARTMENT, Ladies’ Cemesoles Ladies’ Night-dresses, 2s fid to 4s fid Ladies’ Chemises, 2s Id to 5s fid Ladies’ drawers, Is 8d to 4a fid PLAIN AND FANCY DRESS DEPARTMENT. 1500 yards Spring Lustres, at 8d to lOd per yard, worth Is fid 800 yards Taffete Cloth, French goods, at Is to Is 3d French Merino, all colors, at Is fid to 2s fid 20 pieces all-woOl Plaid, ,at, Is to 2s fid 500 yards Japanese Silk, at Is per yard, worth 2a fid BOOTS, DEPARTMENT. Laidies’ French kid Boots, at 6s to 7s 6p Ladies’ buttoned Boots, 7s fid to 8s 9d Gents’ Boots, 6s per pair under former price Children’s Boots! at Is to 2s fid CARPETS. Tapestry, 2s per yaad under former price Kidder Carpets, la fid under former price Cocoanut Matting, at Is under former price! Blankets at half-price Flannels at half-price CLOTHING DEPARTMENT. Men’s Suits at 40s, former price 70s Men’s Suits at 355, former price 60s Men’s Hats at 3s to 7s fid It is unnecessary to quote prices, though we have given a few above, as the pubuc know that this is a real genuine Sale. The Goods are all quite new, having been im ported within the last few months. Terms will be strictly Cash, as we could ,not.affprd to book at those prices. -■£ rf' j j? I" * ' , f - > > /. Dressmaking on the premises. All orders executed uuder the Superin tendence of a most experienced dress larrfinlMiw. . - ORR AND CO., IMPORTERS, ASHByRTCN AND RAKAIA. 9 General Merchants. T. R. HODDEI AND Company, GENERAL MERCHANTS, DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, AN; STOREKEEPERS, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON (Opposite Railway Station.) NEW SPRING AND SUMMEI STOCK JUST RECEIVED. DRAPERY, MILINERY, HATS CLOTHING, BOOTS, SHOES, &C. , d/C. , ESPECIAL attention has been givei to this Department in selecting th NEW STYLES in COSTUMES and DRESS MATERIALS All the fashionable styles of Ladies Hat and Bonnets (trimmed and un trimmed), Trimmings, Fishus, Mantles, Capes, Ribbons, Hosiery, Gloves, Sunshades, and U nderclo thing. MILINEF.Y AND DRESSMAKING O3> THE PREMISES, By Most Competent Hands. Carpets, Druggetts, Scotch, and Manchester Goods, T. R. HODDER & COMPANY’S CLOTHING & MERCERY DEPART MENT. Boys’ Youths’ and Men’s Summer Suits, Imported and Victorian make. DUST COATS, Alpacca and Silk, HATS, New Felts, Helmets (in Rush, Leg horn, Tweed, and China Peth) SCARFS, Ties, Collars, Gloves, Umbrellas etc., etc. TWEEDS, Scotch, Yorkshire, and Colonial, T. R. HODDER & COMPANY’S BOOT AND SHOE STORE. Childrens’, Boys’, and Girls’ Boots, Shoes, and Slitters, Ladies’ and Gentlemen’s Boots, Shoes, and Slitters, In every variety, Colonial and Imported, from the best houses, and sold at the smallest possible profit. T. R. Hodder & Company GROCERIES, OILMEN’S STORES, ANE PROVISION DEPARTMENT. New Season’s Teas, Finest Sugars, Soaps, Candles, &c., &c. T. R. H. & Co . acknow ledge the great success attending their introduction of the the Small Profits and Quick Return Busi ness, and would State it is their intention to continue Selling the Very Best Class of Goods in every department, at the At the Smallest Possible Profit. CASH price lists furnished on APPLICA TION. T. R. Redder and Company IRONMONGERY, FURNISHING, AND HARDWARE, Of Every Description, for Building am Furnishing purposes. Produce Bought For Cash, or Take] in Exchange. ORDERS from ANY PART OF THI PROVINCE, Carefully and promptly attended to. DELIVERY OF GOODS DAILY II TOWN. T. R. HOD DEE AND Company, GENERAL MERCHANTS EAST STREET, ASHBURTON (Opposite the Railway Station.) n Public Notices, CHAMBERS, ~p> 0O T AND SHOEMAKER East Street, Ashburton. Boots and Shoes of all kinds Sewn o Pegged. Repairs Attendee To. 4j FAMILY HOTEL DURHAM STREET NORTH, CHRISTCHURCH. WHITE PARSONS, (Late of the Royal Hotel, Lyttelton.) This Hotel is now Renovated and fitted up as a FIRST CLASS FAMILY HOTEL. 4fl SPORTING. Messrs, saunders & walker have for Sale Two Greyhound Puppies, eight months’ old, by Mr. Chat teris’ Azamat out of owners’ L’Esprit. Azamat (imported) is by Tulloch gorum, out of Cygnet, and won a 43 and 22 dog stake in England. L’Esprit (imported) is by Pell Mell out of Scrap, and won the Nelson Gold Cup in 1878. She is sister to La Rapide, L’Encore, and ether Australian celebri ties. Apply to MR. S. SAUNDERS, Ashburton, or, MR. W. G. WALKER, 98 Christchurch. EARMERS. —Do not neglect to Read the Agricultural Papers appearing in the “Ashburton Guardian.” NOTICE. IN THE ASSIGNED ESTATE OF SANDO AND OLSEN, PERSONS having Claims on the above Estate are requested to forward same, with proofs, to Messrs Saunders Brothers, Ashburton, not later than 25th instant, after which datd no claim will be admitted. A first dividend will be payable at Messrs Saunders Brothers’ offices, on Friday, October 31st. S. SAUNDERS, 1 Trusteea B. HALE. J A u 99 —S6za J. E. Buchanan & Co., AUCTIONEERS, Land & Estate Agents, ASHBURTON. THE Proprietors wish to call attention to their LAND AND ESTATE DEPARTMENT. In this Department Farms can be Leased or Sold, and Stock, Plant, &c., valued for outgoing or incoming tenants. General Land Business carefully exe cuted. Sales of Stock, Merchandise, and Genera Effects are held every Saturday, at the Auctioneers’ Rooms, and Yards adjoining. MR. BUCHANAN Attends the Ashburton and Tinwald Yards on Sale days, for the Sale of every Description of Stock. WEEKLY SALES EVERY SATUR DAY, at 12.30. Auction Rooms and Yards Havelock Street. 37 THE ASHBUR2ON GUARDIAN in the Country are particularly requested to communicate witli the Publishers if their papers are not properly addressed. The number of Sub scribers has increased so rapidly that un less great care is taken in giving orders as to address and how to be sent, the papers may be loft at the wrong place. All orders vill receive our prompt attention. WEEKS AND DIXON, Proprietors. October 13,1879. General Merchants- ORR AND CO, ASHBURTON AND RAKAIA. BANKRUPT ESTATE HOOPER, AITKEN & Co, ORR AND Co., j~AYING Purchased the Whole of the above Stock from the Trustees, will offer it for SALE on SATURDAY, At the Premises Lately occupied by J. H. PASS AND Co. THE GOODS ARE ALL QUITE NEW AND IN SPLENDID CONDI TION, AND WILL BE SOLD AT Less Than Half Price for CASH. COME AT ONCE, AND Secure Bargains COME EARLY, OF ON SATURDAY, ORR AND CO. IMPORTERS, ASHBURTON AND RAKAIA General Merchants. US T B E ti OL D, TO MAK ROOM FOR COMING SHIPMENTS. NOVELTIES! NOVELTIES! NOVELTIES o WE ARE NOW OPENING OUR SPRING AND SUMMER DRAPERY a: < U c£ O U. H £> O U a X u ce w P-. NN The Newest Prints, from CM per yd. The Newest Brilliants, ‘Fast Colors ’ Fashionable Navy Blue Prints, choice patterns. Angira Cloth, the Latest Novelty Beat Quality Only in French Merinos Brown Hollands Dressed ~ Striped ~ Chock Muslins Pique’s ~ Marcella ~ Crochet Antimacassars, from 2/11 Beautiful Lace Curtains, large variety Muslin Long Curtains ~ ~ Muslin and Lace Short Window Blinds, large variety Grey and White Sheetings, all widths Felt Carpets, spendid patterns Cocoa Mattings, in lyd., 1 jyd., and Dyd. widths. Leather Cloths and Table Baizes Velvet Pile Table Covers Window Hollands, all widths Flannels and Table Damasks Horrockses well-known Long Cloths Grey Calicoes White and Colored Quilts All Wool Plaids, the very best Hosiery, Corsets, Silk Scarfs, Braids, in great variety Dress Buttons, Crochet Cotton (in reels and skeins) Brooks’ 500-yd Reels Cotton, best for machine use Baldwin’s Fingering Yams Paton «& Sons’ Alloa ~ Cotton and Union Sheetings Blankets, in great variety Floor Cloths, choice patterns Cocoa Mats, various sizes. 13 .n w O hrj 5? ■"3 e rr, n o a z >8 n > c n 55 rpHE Above Goods are imported Direct from the Manufacturers and will be sold I remarkably CHEAP, in order to make room for coming shipments. OUR OUTFITTING DEPARTMENT IS NOW REPLETE WITH THE MOST FASHIONABLE AND SERVICEABLE GOODS. Boys’ Knickerbocker and Tunic Suits Boys’ and Youths’ Tweed Galatea Suits ~ ~ Hats, in large variety ~ ~ Trousers and Vests ~ ~ Moleskin Trousers ~ ~ Crimean Shirts Collars, Braces, Ties, Etc., Etc., Etc. Men’s Tweed Galatea Sac and Paget Suits ~ Waterproof Coats ~ Blouses and Overalls (Patented), American Duck Shirts, Scarves, Collars Socks and Half-Hose of every description, &c. , &c. SUPERIOR BOOTS AND SHOES, OF COLONIAL MANUFACTURE. SHEARING. SHEARING. SHEARING. We are now prepared for the coming season with a LARGE and WELL SELECTED STOCK of SHEEPSHEARS, including WARD AND PAYNE’S No. 38 and 79, and numerous other Brands. WASHITA, ARKANSAS, HINDOSTAN, and TURKEY STONES. STOVER AND SON’S RAW AND BOILED OILS. RADDLE, LAMPBLACK, INK POWDER, Ac., Ac. CALCUTTA WOOLPACKS—FULL WEIGHTS. IMPLEMENTS. Etc. TO FARMERS WE CAN ESPECIALLY OFFER, AT REDUCED PRICES : Hornsby’s Ploughs, H., H. H., R. 8., and R. C., and extras for same Reid and Grey’s Double and Treble Furrow Ploughs, and extras for same Drays, 21, 2|, and 3 axles Zigzag and Flexible Chain Harrows Cambridge and Plain Field Rollers Broadcast and Hand Sowing Machines Best Ironbark 2,3, and 4-horse Swingle Trees Cheese Presses. Bentall’s Chaff-Cutters and Corn-Crushers, all sizes Corrugated Iron, from 6 to 9 feet, best brands Ryland’s Best Fencing Wire, No. 6 to 11 Fencing Material, Consisting of Staples, Stakes, Posts, Rails, and Wire Strainers. ALSO A VERY LARGE STOCK OF Douglas’ and Goulds’ American Pumps, Force Pumps, and Piping D and 2), and Farm and Station Stores of all kinds. WE HAVE ALWAYS ON HAND A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF SADDLES, SHAFT, LEADING. AND PLOUGH HARNESS HORSE-CLOTHS IN EVERY VARIETY. WE ARE NOW TAKING ORDERS FOR REAPERS AND BINDERS FOR THE COMING SEASON. gaiw IRONMONGERY DEPARTMENT. We beg to call special attention to the above, and have determined (to meet the present depressed times) to reduce prices to the lowest remunerative rates To parties furnishing we can offer advantages seldom met with, having just received a largo and well-selected stuck of household requisites, comprising Single and Double English and French Iron Bedsteads, Fenders, Fireirons, Coal Vases, Scuttles, Fountains, Boilers, Kettles, Saucepans, Stew and Preserving Pans, all sizes; Electro-plated, Nickel Silver, Britannia Metal, and Tinware, of all descriptions. To buildei's and contractors we offer special inducements, having a very heavy stock of Leamington Patent Ranges (2ft Gin to 4ft Gin); Cindrella, Queens, Victoria, Vesper, and Kaiser Stoves, Register Grates, Carpenters’ Rim, Mortice, and Plate Hocks, and general builders’ ironmongery. We have also on hand an extensive stock of painters’, glaziers’ and paperhangers’ materials, consisting of Red and White Lead, Paints, and Colors, of all kinds; Raw and Boiled Linseed Oils, Turpentine, Varnishes, Brushes, Window Glass, of all kinds ; Putty, Paperhangings, etc., etc. Carpenters and joiners would do well to call and inspect our stock of Tools. We are now landing a shipment of American Goods, containing a great variety of Tools and Yankee Notions. A large stock of Rod, Bar, and Sheet Iron, also a large and good stock of Blacksmiths and Farriers tools on hand. o GROCERY DEPARTMENT. THE ABOVE DEPARTMENT IS NOW WELL STOCKED WITH New Seaosn’s Teas, in Half-Chests and Boxes Superior Mauritius Sugars, white and brown crystals and Counters Venus Twist and Black Swan Tobacco Currants, El&me Raisins, Sultanas, Muscatell Raisins (new fruit) Jordan and Shell Almonds. Bottled Fruit, Figs, Essences, etc., etc. A Large Stock of English and Colonial Lollies, and a full assortment of Pink’s, Morton’s, and Crosse and Blackwell’s Pickles, Jams. Jellies, Sauces, Potted and Preserved Meats, etc., etc. o CHINA AND GLASSWARE, We invite inspection of this Department in Particular, as we have just unpacked twenty-three crates of General Crockery and eight casks of Glassware, consisting of Sets of Cut and Pressed Decanters; Water-Crafts; Tumblers; Wine, Custard, and Jelly Glasses. INSPECT OUR STOCK BEFORE PURCHASING ELSEWHERE. ERIEDLANDER BROS. 8 Agents Colonial Fire Insurance Company. Auction Sales, ASHBURTON RAC I \G CLUB. SUE OF }“Uj VI LEGES. i VI KSS.mS. ACLAND, CAMPBELL, ,T I A X!) C( >. hitvc received inutruc [ tiui;s from ?!»>• Ashljurton Rueiny Club to I sell by Public Auction, at the Horse i Bazaar, Burnett Street, Ashburton, on j THURSDAY, 6th NOVEMBER, j The following Privileges for the two dax's’ racing on 19fch and 90th November. 1. The Publican's Booth under the Grand Stand. 2. The Publican’s Booth, to be erected by the Purchaser. 2. Confectioner's Booth, No. 1. 4. Confectioner's Booth, No. 2. 5. Right of Sports. 6. Right of Selling Cards of the Races. 7. Gate Money. 8. Grand Stand and Saddling Paddock. 9. Right of Erecting Horse Yards. Particulars and conditions can be obtained from the Secretary of the Racing Club, or THE AUCTIONEERS. Sale to commence at 12 o’clock sharp. 168 —C32a WINSLOW, ASHBURTON. Messrs h. matson and co. have received instructions from Messrs Fnsby Bros, to SELL BY AUCTION, WITHOUT RESERVr, At the Homestead, near Winslow, on WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12tji, At 12 o’clock, THEIR MAGNIFICENT FREEHOLD OF iA A ACRES OF FIRST-CLASS t' 'll LAND, of which 150 acres are in crop ; Also, THEIR LEASEHOLD OF 97.') ACRES ADJOINING THE /v / -'-J A BOVE, of which 230 acres are in crop. These Farms, containing as they do, some of the choicest ami earliest se.'ected land in the Ashburton district; and being only three and a-half miles from Tinwald and one and a-half miles from Winslow : offer facilities for the conveyance of pro duce seldom to be met with. On the Farms there are two good Seven-roomed Houses and a good Garden. The land is thoroughly fenced, and, taken as a whole, is one of the best pro perties that has been offered to the public for some considerable time past. Together with their STOCK, FARMING IMPLEMENTS, &c., &c., &c. HORSES. 1 bay mare, Fanny, aged 1 bay mare, Nellie, aged 1 black geiding, Prince, ayrs 1 roan gelding, Charlie, aged I bay gelding, Balo, “ ,ts 1 bay gelding, Jock, 3yr> I chestnut gelding, Paddy, 4yrs 1 bay filly, Blossom, 3yrs I bay filly, Kitty, 3yrs 1 chestnut mare Jessie, Syrs 2 two-year-olds by Rob Roy 2 two-year-olds by Champion I filly by Barney O’Hea 1 one-year-old by Chief 1 seven-year-old brood mare 8 milch cows 2 yearlings 2 nine-months 4 calves 360 sheep, mixed ages and sexes 20 pigs Fowls, &c. IMPLEMENTS. 2 double-furrow ploughs by Duncan 1 single-furrow plough by Hornsby 2 sets harrows 1 chain harrow, 16ft 1 broadcast sowing machine, by Duncan, first prize at Show 1 Bft Cambridge roller, by Anderson 1 4-horse-power and intermediate 1 Richmond and Chandler chaffcutter I cultivator 3 drays 1 spring trap and harness Harness for ten horses 2 Samuelson’s six-arm reapers 1 Osborne’s reaper and binder Weighing machine 300 sacks. Also, Hay, Clover hay 150 red clover 7 tons oaten sheaves Quantity of oats. Inspection is invited. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER is. Sale at 12 o’clock. 166 H. MATSON AND CO. THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, Price Twopence, CAN be obtained from the following Agents, who will receive orders : H. M. Jones E. A. Garnett K. Sando D. Williamson M. Guiuney M. Atkinson G. Leadley T. M. Jones & Co. J. Lambie ... Wm. Cox W. C. Morgan ... W. Harris J. Davison J. Stephens ... T. E. Tomlinson ... P. Tisch ... A. R. Markham & Co. M. Hudson W. H. Wake J. Bowick ... The Triangle East Street East Street East Street Wakanui Seafield Wakanui Creek Seafield Kyle Bakaia Alford Forest Winslow Westerfield Alford Forest Mount Somers Spread Eagls Chertsey Waterton Ashton Mayfield Intending Subscribers will-please fill m> forms, which can be obtained from any f the above Agents. They will “algo oblye by stating on the back of the order i>» which agent they pay their subscription*. WEEKS AND DIXON, PWNTBRS iPVBWSBWg,

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6 THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN j Thursday November 6, 1879. Printed and published by HORACE JOHN Weeks and Charles Dixon, at their Printing Office, East Street, Ashburor, Thursday, November 6, 1879. Business Notices. i B L I G H’S CANTERBURY RESTAURANT, 1 Papanui Road, near Post Office, * Christchurch. * i MEALS AT ALL HOURS OF THE DAY. t Board and Lodging, 175., 18s., £1 a week. J BEDS & MEALS— Is. Each. 452 1 * CHERTSEY. J A. R. MARKHAM ] (Next Montgomery’s, Chertsey), ■ GENERAL STOREKEEPER, i HAVING taken over the store of Messrs. Orr and Co., and increased ; the stock, is prepared to supply first-class articles inGrocery,Drapery, Ironmongery. Agent for THE ASHBURTON HERALD. 423 Medicinal. S TEEDMAN’S SOOTHING POWDERS FOR CHILDREN CUTTING TEETH. CAUTION TO PURCHASERS. The value of this well-known Family Medi cine has been largely tested in all parts of the world, and by all grades of society, for upwards of FIFTY YEARS. Its well-earned exten sive sale has induced SPURIOUS IMITA TIONS, some of which in OUTWARD APPEARANCE so closely resemble the ori ginal as to have deceived many purchasers. The proprietor therefore feels it due to the public to give a special caution against the use of SUCH IMITATIONS. Purchasers are therefore requested carefully to observe the four following distinctive characteristics, without which none are genuine:— 1st —In every case the words JOHN STEEDMAN, CHEMIST, WALWORTH, SURREY, are engraved on the Government Stamp affixed to each packet. and—Each Single Powder has directions for the dose, and the words, John Steedman, Chemist, Walwo:th, Surrey, printed thereon. 3rd —The name, Steedman, is always spelt with two EE’s. 4th —The manufacture is carried on solely at Walworth, Surrey. Sold in Packets by all Chemists and Medi cine Vendors. Sold by Kempthorne, Prosser and Co., Auckland. 49° HEALTH FOR ALL. HOLLOWAY’S PILLS AND OINTMENT THE PILLS Purify the Lloo 1, correct all dhordi-rs of the Liver, Stomach, Kidneys and Bowels, and are invaluable in all com, plaints incidental to Females. THE OINTMENT is the only reliabl* remedy for Bud la gs Old Wounds, Sores, and Ulcers. For Bronchitis, Diphtheria, Cough*, Cf Ids, Gout, Bin uni itism, and all Skin Di seases it has no equal. Sold by the Proprietor, Thom An IXollowat, 533, Oxford Street, London, and by all -dsdicine Vendors throughout the World. GRATEFUL—COMFORTIF G. BREAKFAST COCOA. “By a thorough knowledge of the natural laws which govern the operations of digestion and nutrition, and' by a careful application o( the fine properties of well selected cocoa, _Mr. Epps has provided our breakfast tables with a del irately-flavoured beverage which may save us many neavy doctors’ bills. It is by tne judi cious use of such articles of diet, that a constitu tion may be gradually built up until strong enough to resist every tendency to disease. Hundreds of subtle maladies are floating arcund us, ready to attack wherever there is a weak point We.'may'escape-many a fata ishaft by keeping Ourselves well fortified with pure bicod and a properly ' nourished frame. The Cizii Service Gazette, SOLO ONLY IN PACKETS LABELLED JAMES EPPS AND CO Homoepathic Chemists, London. KEATING’S COUGH LOZENGES. COUGHS, ASTHMA, BRONCHITIS, ACCUMULATION OF PHLEGM. Composed of the purest articles. These Lozenges contain no opium nor any deleterious drug, therefore the most delicate can take them with perfect confidence. Their beneficial effect is speedy and certain. This old unfail ing family remedy is daily recommended by the most eminent physicians. In use nearly 60 -years. _____ MEDICAL TESTIMONY. 22, Cold Harbour Lane, London, July 25th, 1877. ' Sir, —Your Lozenges are excellent, and themheneficial effect most reliable. I sttongly recommend them in cases of bough and asthma. You are at liberty to state this as my opinion, onned from many years’ experience. J. Bringloe, M.R.C.S.L., L.S.A., L.M. Mr. T. Retting, Indian Medical Service. Dear Sir, —Having tried your Lozenges in - India- 1 have much pleasure in testifying to their beneficial effects in rases of Incipient Consumption, Asthma and Bronchial Affec tions, 1 have prescribed them largely with the , .best results. - , W. B. G- , Apothecary, H.M.S. Keating’s Cough Lozenges are sold by all Chemists, in tins-of various sizes, each having the words “ Keating’s Cough Lozenges ” engraven on the-Government stamp, 637 HEATING’S WORM TABLETS, A PURELY VEGETABLE S WEETMEAT, Doth in appearance and taste, furnishing a most aaweabfe- method of administering the only Jcratoili remedy-tot INTESTINAL or . THREAD WORMS. It is a perfectly safe and mild preparation, and is especially adapted .tor children, Sdld in tins by all chemists. Proprietor, TifpS. KEATING, London, Useful Information. NEW ZEALAND STAMP DUTIES. £ Affidavit or Declaration ... ... o 2 6 Agreements, where the value is of £2O or upwards. ... ... O 1 o Ditto, deed, I os. counterpart Annual License, Joint Stock Com pany, on every ,£IOO of nomi nal capital ... ... ...O I O Appointments, of power over pro perty ... ... ... o 10 o Bill of Exchange, on demand ... o o 6 Ditto, ditto, inland, not on demand, for every £SO or part thereof ... o I o Bill o) Lading, or receipt, or copy... 010 Certificate of Incorporation ... 5 0 0 Cheque or dra t for any sum ... o o 1 Conveyance for every ,£SO, or part thereof .. ... ...05° Deed of Settlement, fot every ,£IOO, or part thereof ... ... o 5 o Deeds not otherwise charged ... o 10 o Lease, without premium, for every ,£SO. or part thereof annual rent .... ... ...020 Ditto, with premium, with or with out rent, or with premium an annual rent of ,£2O or more, same rate as Conveyances, on the premium and rent ; Coun teipart of Lease ... ... o 2 6 Policy of Insurance, Marine, for every £IOO or part there of... ... ' ... ... o 1 o Ditto, not exceeding six months for every is. ; 12 months ... o 2 o Power of Attorney ... ... o 10 o Promissory Notes on demand ... o o I Ditto, other than to bearer, on de mand, not exceeding £25, 6d ; not exceeding £ko, is ; and for every additional £S°> or part ... ... ...o 1 o Receipt for £2, 01 upwards ...00 I Transfer of Shares, where purchase money does not exceed £2O, is ; .£SO, 2s 6d ; £IOO, ss; exceed ing £ 100 for every £SO or part thereof ... ... ...026 Transfer of station or Run, (except as a mortgage) for every £IOO of value ... ... ... o 10 o MOONLIGHT EVENINGS. The Moon at 3 days old shines till about 8 o’clock. The Moon at 6 days old shines till about half-past 10 o’clock. The Moon at 8 days old shines till nearly I o’clock in the morning. The Moon at 12 days old shines from sun down till about 4 in the morning. The Muon at 15 days old is full, and shines all night. The Moon at 18 days old rises about 9 p.m. and shines till morning. The Moon at 21 days old rises about 11 p.m. and shines till morning. The Moon at 24 days old rises about 2 a.m. and shines till morning. The Moon at 27 days old rises about 4 a.m. and shines till sunrise. THE HOUSEWIFE’S TABLE. The following is a very valuable housewife’s table, by which persons not having scales and weights at hand may readily measure the article wanted to form any recipe without the trouble of weighing, allowance to be made for an extraordinary dryness or moisture of the ar ticle weighed or measured : Wheat flour, 1 pound is 1 quart. Indian meal, 1 pound 2 ounces are 1 quart. Butter, when soft, 1 pound is 1 quart. Loaf sugar, broken, I pound is I quart. White sugar, powdered, I pound I ounce ate I quart. Ten eggs are I pound. Flour, 4 pecks are I bushel. Sixteen large tablespoonsful are I’pint. Eight large teaspoonsful are I gill. Four large teaspoonsful are % gill. Two gills are % pint. Two pints ate 1 quart. Four quarts are 1 gallon. A common sized tumbler holds Yz pint. A common sized wine glass is % a gill. A tea-cup is 1 gill. A large wine-glass is I gill. Forty drops are equal to I teaspoonful. Four teaspoonfuls are equal to 1 tablespoon ful. REGISTRATION OF BIRTHS, MAR RIAGES, AND DEATHS. Births, —Parents and all other persons pre sent at a birth, are liable under the Act for Registration under penalty of .£10; failing, the occupier of house in which such birth took place is liable. Births are registered free up to sixty-two days, day of birth and of registra tion, both inclusive; afterwards up to six months, on payment of ss. penalty, and after declaration as to truth of particulars being duly made ; and beyond six months onfy after conviction before a Magistrate, and bn pro duction of certificate of. conviction signed by Magistrate or Clerk to Bench, and within one month of such conviction. There are other provisions as to registration of children found exposed, and registration of names within one year of birth. Marriages.—Marriages must be solem nized with open doors, between eight in the morning and four in the afternoon, in the presence of two or more witnesses. Persons objecting to be married by a clergyman, can be married in a Registrar’s office by a Registrar. Persons desirous of being married must give notice to the Registrar of the district, and take out a Marriage Certificate; but before doing so, must have resided in the district three clear days immediately proceeding the application for certificate. The fees are : —for Notice and Certificate, £1 2s 6d ; Marriage by Registrar, £l ; and 2S 6d for Copyof Marriage Registrar. Persons wishing to be married out of the dis trict in which they live, can only do so by residing in the district in which they wish to be i married for three clear days, and obtaining certificate from the Registrar of that district. And persons living in different districts must either both reside for three clear days in the same district, or else obtain two Certificates, viz:—one from the Registrar of each of the districts in which they reside. Any person making false affirmation, declaration, or repre sentation before a Registrar, is guilty of mis demeanour. Deaths.—The occupier of house in which death occurs, and all persons present at a death, are liable for the registration within thirty one days; and failing these, the Undertaker or person so acting, under penalty of £10; but any of the persons liable may depute, in writing, some person acquainted with par ticulars required to attend and register ; and the person registering MUST in all cases take to the Registrar the Doctor’s Certificate of Death. In all cases of burial, the Undertaker or person so acting, must return to the Registrar within seven days, the Burial Cer tificate, duly signed by Undertaker and officiating Minister, or two householders pre sent at such burial. Undertakers not return ing such Burial Certificates within seven days are liable to a penalty of £5 : and Clergymen officiating and not signing Burial Certificates are also liable to a penalty of £5. Any person not attending to register, alter notice from Registrar is duly given, is liable to a penalty of £2O There are various other provisions defining powers and duties of Registrar, and imposing penalties for neglect in complying with various provisions of the Act. Useful Information. VACCINATION. By an Act of the General Assembly of New Zealand, it is made compulsory upon every parent to take his child, within six months of its birth, to the Medical Officer appointed by Government forthe district, or to some qualified Medical Practitioner, to have the child vaccin ated, and on the eighth day following to take the child back again for inspection. For breach of this law a fine not exceeding 40s. may be recovered before any Bench of Magis trates. If the child be properly vaccinated, the Medical Officer or Practitioner is to give a certificate of the fact. If the child be not sus ceptible, or unfit to endure the process, another certificate is to be given, which will clear the parents of the consequences. Children, al though vaccinated, whose vaccination certifi cates are not forwarded to the Registrar of the district are still liable to a fine of 40s. Inno culation with the virus of small pox is a crime punishable by a penalty of £lO, The word “ parent” means father, mother, or other per son having the care, nurture, or custody of the child. SLAUGHTER-HOUSE LICENSES. “The Slaughter-House Act, 1877,” pro vides that “no license shall be issued in res pect of any slaughter-house situated within half a mile from the outer boundary of any borough, unless such slaughter-house has been erected, or was in course of erection for that purpose immediately before the Ist December, 1577. Ifsuchslaughter-houseiswithintheabove described limit, application lor the license must be made to the Council of the nearest Borough. It a slaughter-house is within any County, ex cept as aforesaid, the application must be made to the Council of such county. No license, hiot being the renewal of a previously existing license, shall be issued to any person, unless public notice shall have been given by the applicant for the same, once in each week for one month, immediately preceding the time when such application is to be heard,” MAGISTRATE’S COURT FEES. Table of Fees to be taken in respect of Proceedings under “The Resi dent Magistrates’ Act, 1867,” by Bailiffs. Service of summons or subpoena, or order or copy of notice of set-off, if within 2 miles of the Court House, 3s ; for every extra mile, one way, is ; bailiff’s fee upon execution of any warrant, or going to view tenement, upon each view, 4s ; executing any warrant, or going to view tenement beyond 2 miles from the Court House, for every extra mile, one way, is ; poundage on sum levied or received under distress, is ; for keeping possession, per diem, any sum not exceeding 8s ; auctioneer’s commission on sale of goods taken in execu tion, 5 per cent.; advertising sale, the actual cost ; poundage on sum for which the body is taken in execution, is. Table of Fees to be tvken in respect of Proceedings under “The Resi dent Magistrates’ Act, 1867,” by the Resident Magistrates, Justices of the Peace, or their Clerks. •o o 2 C, T? o o s . ° O O °s 10 1A M N s? s? S? Filing plaint, including pliant note, if any Filing notice of set- off, accord ing to amount claimed Hearing... Payment of money into Court before judgment, according to amount paid in Judgment Summons to a party Summons to a witness (to in clude one name) Order not being in nature of final judgment ... Adjournment of hearing on application of plaintiff or defendant Swearing witnesses, exceeding 3 on either side... Warrant of distress or for seizure of specific goods (value) Warrant for delivery of pos session of tenement Filing agreement (as to juris diction) Filing memorandum of claim by landlord for rent Order for ic-hearing Order giving leave to appeal Settling case for appeal, not exceeding 5 folios Where case exceeds 5 folios each ado itional folio Swearing or filing affidavit... For every search ... For every document required in proceedings and not enumerated For every folio above 2 of 9° words each For every copy of any such document, per folio On every application to the Court, not being a hearing 3 5 7 912 Filing notice of any such application ... ... I 2 3 4 5 Filing, Ac., of bond under Sections 89 and 100 of Act 5 S 5 S S For issuing every warrant of apprehension or committal, except in cases hereinafter ex pressly provided for, 6d in the £. For every summons for commitment under section of “The Resident Magistrate’s Act, 1861*,’’3d in the £ on the amount of the original demand then remaining due. For every hearing of the matters mentioned in such summons for commitment, fid in the £ on the amount last aforesaid. For issuing every warrant of apprehension under the Bth section of " The Resident Magistrate’s Act, 1868,” 3d in the £ on the amount last aforesaid. For issuing every warrant of committal under the 9th section of “ The Resident Magistrate’s Act, 1868,” fid in the £ on the amount last afore said. For every bail-bond under section seventeen of “The Resident Magistrates’ Act, 1868”; for any sum not exceeding —ss. Ditto not exceeding^so—7s fid. Ditto not exceed ing j£ioo — ios. For every hearing and order under sections 18 and 19 of “ The Resident Magistrates’ Act, 1868,” ; for any sum not exceeding £s —4$ ; not exceeding j£io -53 ; not exceeding .£2o—Bs ; not exceeding £50 — 12s ; not exceeding £lO0 —20s. For any process or proceeding issued or taken under the twentieth section of “ The Resident Magistrates’ Avt, 1868,” the same fees as payable in respect of the like proceed ings under “The District Courts Act.’’ Public Notices. JUST ARRIVED— SECOND SHIPMENT OF gTATIONERY, STATIONERY, DIRECT FROM THE MANUFACTORY. Now Opening Up, To Meet the Requirements of the County of Ashburton, WEEKS AND DIXON Are now Importing, direct from the makers. Every description of Commercial, Law, and General Stationery, which they are in a position to supply, wholesale or retail, at prices that will compare favorably with any house in the Colony. The Goods now being opened up include a Choice Assortment of Plain and Fancy Note Papers and Envelopes, and some very superior kinds. 10 CASES STATIONERY 10 2 BALES PAPER Full particulars in Printed Lists. 2 Commercial and Law Stationery Notepapers in great variety Envelopes of the newest styles Inkstands and Bottles Pens and Penholders Pencils and Pencilcases Account and Pocket Books, Etc. Wholesale and Retail. WEEKS AND DIXON, Saunders’ (Buildings, East Street ASHBURTON. Commercial Stationery. JUST ARRIVED. A CHOICE ASSORTMENT OF Commercial AND Household STATIONERY. THE Largest and Finest Lot ever opened up in Ashburton, AND Equal to any exhibited in the Colony. WEEKS & DIXON, Printers, Publishers, AND COMMERCIAL, LAW, AND General Stationers, Guardian Office, EAST STREET ASHBURTON. Medicinal. Testimonials. Tuam Street, Christchurch, April 28, 1579. To Professor Guscott. Sir, —I have been troubled with Liver Complain these last six years, many times not being able to attend to work. I have tried everything in the shape of patent medicines. I have been an outdoor patient in the Hospi tal ; I got at times temporary relief. I could not sleep on my left side; 1 kept rolling about backwards and forwards in bed. When I got up in the morning, I would rather be in bed but work I had to attend to. When I had eaten a light meal I found it always lodged in my stomach. Always costive, a great palpi tation, pains across the chest, more particu larly under the left breast, always a violent pain between the shoulders, felt just the same as if any one was pouring water down my back, feet always cold. Happened to get one of your bills when you came to St. Asaph street, which explained to me the symptoms I was laboring under. When I applied to you, you told me all my symptoms, and guaranteed me a perfect cure, which, I am happy to say, you have done through your herbal treatment. I should recommend those troubled with Liver Complaint la place themselves under your treatment. I am, Sir, Truly thankful, William Manson. Colombo Street, April 21, 1879. To Professor Guscott. Sir,-- I liave been troubled with Dysentery for the last three months, so much so that I was perfectly exhausted, the linings of my intestines peeled away in flakes. I tried every remedy that I could hear of, but to no purpose. Hearing that you were in Christchurch, and seeing the many wonderful cures, was induced to place myself under your treatment, and I am happy to say in one week I am free from the diarrhoea, and gaining strength from your herbal treatment. I am, yours respectfully, Ellen Brown. I give you this testimonial for the benefit o others, as 1 know there are a great many others suffering from the same complaint in Christchurch. Borough Hotel, Manchester .Street, Christchurch, April 21, 1879. To Professor Guscett. Bib, —I have been troubled with Sciaraca and Rh.umatism since the commencement cf the West Coast diggings in 1864, where I had to leave through medical advice, and went to Melbourne, and thence to Sydney, and then I thought I would try the tropical climate of Queensland, and only found temporary relief. I came to Christchnrch, and tried doctors of the best'medical repute, and got no better. Thinking that it was useless to go any further I gave up all hopes of being restored ; I could scarcely walk, and staying at an old friend’s, he advised me to consult you, and I am happy to say I am in as perfect health as I was in 1864, when I crossed the ranges of tlje West Coast, and was only ten days under your treatment. John O’Brien, To Professor Guscoli Sir, —Having been troubled with asthma for the last seven years, on several occasions I have been propped up in bed, and many times I had to get up and walk to get a breath of air, and had become so bad that I was not able to attend to my business ; in Get. I had become i a burden to myself and the people with whom I I was stopping. When I came to you you told me all my symptoms, which gave me confidence | to place myself under your treatment, and, being a believer in herbs, and seeing the large assortment in your establishment, and also the references from other sufferers the same as myself, in looking back to the time of my suffering so long, and spending so much money without receiving any benefit from the treat ment until I applied to you.—l remain, yours ever thankful, Donald Smith. Great King-street, Dunedin, May 30. To Professor Guscott. SIR, —I have to inform you that I am able to return home after your treatment of 4 weeks’ duration, having been troubled with dropsy this last 4 years. I have been tapped twice ; I have been under the doctors in Oamaru, and also in Dunedin, and never received any bene fit from their treatment. When my sister called on you last April you told her if I would c >me to St. Kilda and stop with her you would treat me for a fortnight free of charge, and ' after that time, if I were no better, you would I require no payment ; but lam happy to inform you that I feel as well as ever I felt, and free 01 dropsy, and can eat and sleep well. I trust that your days -nay be long in Dunedin. You may be assured that I will speak of the cure you have effected in me on my return home, as I leave my sistei to-morrow.—l remain yours ever grateful, Mrs. Isabella Fraser. St. Kilda, June 10, 1878. Manchester Street, Christchurch, April 29th, 1879. To Professor Guscott, Sir, —I have been troubled with Neuralgia for a length of time, and have suffered the most excruciating [rains; tried eierything that I could hear of, I then saw your testimonials in the papers, and the “ Star.” I was advised to give you a trial, but I have this to say that I am perfectly free from pain. I can eat and sleep well, and am not disturbed at nights or meal times as I have been for a length of time. I have told several the pain 1 suffered, and the wonderful relief I have had, and I would ad vise anyone troubled with Neuralgia to apply to you, as they can depend on a perfect cure. Yours ever grateful, H. B. Williams, Tuam street, Christchurch. To Professor Guscott, Sir, —Having for tire last four years suffered from bad eyes, being totally blind in one, and from using a solution of nitrate of silver as a lotion, which had penetrated my whole system, causing me the most acute pains, which, added to rheumatism, prevented my sleeping at night, and rendered my life absolutely' burdensome to me, I have consulted and been treated by doc tors in different parts of Canterbury, as also in the Christchurch Hospital, but without obtain ing the slightest relief. Determined to leave no stone unturned while the smallest chance remained of an abatement of my sufferings, I applied to you immediately I heard of your arrival, and the cure which you have effected would seem to many incredible, but as I am still here a living proof of the success of your treatment, as can only be testified by hundreds in Christchurch, who knowing what I was like for so long up to a week ago, look with astonishment at the change which you have wrought. Wishing you many years of happi ness and prosperity in pursuing your useful career, 1 am, dear Sir, yours respectfully, Patrick Burns. Sexton’s Allenton House, St, Asaph-street, Christchurch, Commercial Printers. IF YOU WANT NEAT BUSINESS CARD, GO TO THE “HERALD” OFFICE IF YOU WANT WELL-PRINTED CIRCULAR, TRY THE “HERALD” OFFICE, IF YOU WANT AN ATTRACTIVE HANDBILL, JTRY THE “HERALD” OFFICE. IF YOU WANT A MAGNIFICENT POSTER, CALL AT THE HERALD OFFICE, IF YOU WANT ANY DESCRIPTION OF PLAIN OR ORNAMENTAL PRINTING, CALL AT THE “ HERALD OFFICE,’ East Street North. WEEKS & DIXON, PROPRIETORS.

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The Ashburton Guardian. COUNTY AGRICULTURAL AND SPORTING RECORDER. Vol. 1.-—No. 19. ASHBURTON, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1879 Price—TWOPENCE. Auctioneers and Commiaseion Agentf EDMIBTON . BROS. & GUNDRY J ‘j (pik* BWXOCK jup CO.), ABHBURTGN, Ganem! Merchants, Auctioneers, Stock, A- Station,. - .Estate, and Commission ■ Agents. ' Sates of Stock, Farm Implements, &c., will be held at their Yards, Ashbur ton, and the TinwaW Yards, on alternate TUESDAYS. CASH ADVANCES _ Mads on Stock, Produce, &c., consigned for Positive Sale. EDMISTON BROS. & GUNDRY. 19 ALFRED HARRISON, AUCTIONEER, COMMISSION agent, ;.vr:-.:.V STC. ; T AND SALES, Sales of Stock, Mer etitediae, Furniture and Effects, also Pigs, Fowls, and General Produce. weekly” SALE Brsry SATURDAY at 12 o’clock. SALE YARdFaTTENDED. ntrieaaan fie made at my office or at the : Yards. Agent for the Transatlantic Fire ■f* Insurance .Company. MU. JOHN LLOYD CRAWLEY, AUCTIONEER, STOCK, LAND, EStATE, AND COM AGENT, Holds Sales Eveiy Saturday, at One' o’clock, of Horsee, Farm Produce, andOeneral Merchandise ofeyery descrip tion. Full advertisements third page. J. LLOYD CRAWLEY, AUCTIONEER, Stock, -Laii» r Estate, an» Comnsaiox ■ " ■ ■ Aoknt, ' ■ Saunders’ Buildings, Kast-at., Ashburton. 177 a J; E. B [Card.] U 0 H A NAN & Co. Aucstyi|(srs, Land, and Estate Agents, ASH BUR T O N. 313 a FARMERS AND OTHERS. -» CAMPBELL, & ixLCO.:mre pteparedto supplyFsbners and SistiOfi Stores, Fencing Wirej FancingiStaples, Standards, Sc., at Loiyset Rates, j^^.FifstH^^uahty.. BOTAL- INSOrANCECOMPANY. CAPITAL ...' •... £2,000,000 INSURANCES EFFECTED AT LOWEST ' RATES. ACLAND, CAMPBELL A CO., SS;;:’j Auctioneers. pR ED K. pA V IXT, ' ’ I ymtendGencral Commission Agent. tlttUal Implements, English aodAmeri caD,' Ac. I MESSB& POYNTZ & CO., -j^ r X IT D, « TATE, ASD 1 . GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS. • Rants and Debts Collected. , ■.-fi’ 1 ■ > : . ] j ftmmmrnft * Mcney advanced on Freehold Security. 7 sfefe Hotels. AILWAY HOTEL . 3 WINSLOW. W.H ARBIS 1 reqtiesta the public ■icpknow that he is back at bis. old. i-aa&vuhewJuK eld friends to know ive the -same good formerly. ;,, Private ■ families. Wines and Good stabling t every attendance. , RR IS, >TOB, 3166 Millers, &c. SAUNDERS BROS., MILLERS, Grain Merchants, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS. Offices— EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Mills— GREAT SOUTH ROAD. 72 HI\yTOFFAT begs to inform the , JYI inhabitants of Ashburton and surrounding districts that his NEW FLOUR MILL AT WAKANUI HAS COMMENCED WORK, And hopes, by strict attention to busi ness, and turning out a First-class article, to merit a share of public support. Special attention paid to Gristing, and Fanners from a distance can have their Grist ground by return. 31 Insurance. THE LONDON & LANCASHIRE FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. I Capital —Fully Subscribed, £1,500,000. ■JURE INSURANCES of all kinds taken at lowest rates, special attention being given to Stack, Farm, Building, and other Agricultural Risks. Applications by letter for insurance will be promptly attended to. The London and Lancashire being purely a Fire Company, the whole of its resources are available to meet Fire claims and this feature will at once commend itself to the public, for the resources of the Company can never be applied to the settlement of Life Claims or Marine Losses, but every penny of its Capital (the whole of which could be called up at any time), together with its reserves, are available for Losses by Fire, and offer a complete guarantee that all engagements will be fully carried out. Claims are met with promptitude and liberality. Agents for Ashburton — SAUNDERS BROS. 6 Business Notice. IN BANKRUPTCY. rEKS & DIXON have on Sale at their Office, East Street Nerth,- - PROOFS OF DEBT FORMS, FORMS OF AFFIDAVIT. Also, — FORMS of TO LET and FOR SALE. CHRISTCHURCH AND SUBURBAN DIRECTORY FOR 1879. ON SALE at the “HERALD ” Office, Saunders Buildings, East-street. Price : Two Shillings and Sixpence. Neatly Bound in Cloth. The above Volume contains a lot of valuable information, and should be in the hands of every Tradesman. Timber Merchants. TIMBER! TIMBER!! 300,000 THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND FEET OF SUPERIOR BjU ILDING TIMBER. ALSO, 20 t OOO TWENTY THOUSAND SAWN TOTARA AND BLACK PINE ENC IN G gTAKES NOW ON SALE AT HAYES’ TIMBER YARDS, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, AT REDUCED PRICES. Brick Manufactory. BRICKS. rjIHE UNDERSIGNED having COM PLETED cheir KILN at Ashburton, are prepared to SUPPLY BRICKS, equal tc any made in the Colony, at any Station up or down. Samples to be seen at the Company'! Offices, Ashburton, Rakaia, and V.inslow W. MONTGOMERY & CO [Limited] 32 Saddler. WM. ANDERSON, SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER, Ashburton, HAS always in STOCK a complete assortment of every description of Saddlery, Harness, Whips, Saddlers’ Iron mongery, &c., imported direct from Eng land. Goods to oi’der manufactured on the premises of the best Materials, and at the lowest rates. 11 Cabinetmakers. T. A. GATES, MAKER, PICTURE FRAME MAKER, AND UNDERTAKER, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, ASHBURTON. 4 SPILLARD’S CABINET MAKING AND UPHOL STERY Manufactory, and Ware house, next to the Union Bank, Tancred street, Ashburton. Sitting Room and Bedroom Tables, Couches, Cheffonniers, Chairs, Chests of Drawers, Washstands, Commodes, Chim ney Glasses, Toilet do., Whatnots, Dress ing Tables, Cradles, Children’s Cots, Basalt nettes, Basket Ware, Bedsteads—double, single, iron, and wood; Mattresses, spring, hair, wool, and flax; Beds, feather, woollen, and cotton-flock; Bolsters and Pillows, do., do.; Carpets, Rugs, Floorcloth ; Mats and Matting Fibre, Cocoa and China; Fenders, Fire Irons and Japanned Ware ; Galvanised Baths and Buckets ; Kitchen Tables ; and English and American Chairs. Blinds—Venetian, Wire Gauze, Common Roller, and Spring ; Curtain Poles, &c. Orders promptly attended to. 13 CABINETMAKING & UPHOLSTERING ESTABLISHMENT, East Street (next Echo Dining Rooms), ASHBURTON. John ]\l eech, PRACTICAL CABINETMAKER, UPHOLSTERER, PAPERHANGER, &c. ALL KINDS OP REPAIRS. Furniture Renovated and Repolished, or Exchanged. WANTED KNOWN—That Visiting Cards, plain or mourning, can be obtained printed in various styles, at the “Herald” and “Guardian” offices, near the Railway Station. General Merchants. GREAT SALE OF THE ASSIGNED ESTATE OF HOOPER, AITKEN & CO. ORR AND CO., HAVING SECURED THE ENTIRE STOCK Of the above Estate, amounting to i os. 4cL, Have decided to give the PUBLIC the 3 advantage of their Purchase by SELLING the whole of the DRAPERY, CLOTHING, BOOTS and SHOES, IRONMONGERY, FURNITURE, CROCKERY & GLASSWARE AT ABOUT HALF THE USUAL PRICE for CASH. SALE OF THE DRAPERY, CLOTHING, BOOTS AND SHOES, AT THE PREMISES LATELY OCCUPIED BY J, H. PASS AND CO. SALE OF THE IRONMONGERY, FURNITURE, CROCKERY & GLASSWARE, AT THE NEW PREMISES OF HOOPER, AITKEN AND CO. BOTH SALES WILL COMMENCE ON SATURDAY, 27th SEPT. ORR AND CO., ASHBURON AND R AKA lA, 10 Chemist. MEDICAL HALL. Established 1874. J. M. C AM BRIDGE, DRUGGIST, FAMILY AND DISPENSING CHEMIST, Has always in V.tock— SPONGES—Honeycomb.and Turkey Toilet TRUSSES—Common Circular, Cole’s, Sal mon and Ody’s, Mocmain, &c. ftLAS nc STOCKINGS Knee Ca|>s, Wristlets, and Anklets ; Abdominal Pelts in Silk and Thread. FEEDING BOTTLES—Mather’s, Maw’s, Dean’s, Stocker’s, Ayrton and Saun ders’, O’Connell’s. INFANTS’ FOODS—Liebig’s, Hard’s, Neave’s, Ridge’s, Nestle’s. COD LIVER OlLS—Dejongh’s, Lang ton’s, Moller’s, Foxe’s, Southall Bros. PERFUMERY—Piesse and Lubin’s, Rim mel’s, Gosnell’s, Briedenbach’s, bow’s, The Crown Perfumery Company’s HORSE AND CATTLE MEDICINES. HOMOEOPATHIC MEDICINES—Leath and Ross’s daily expected ex “ VVai tangi. TEETH CAREFULLY EXTRACTED. 2 CHAS. NEATE, H CQ M S 13 W o MOORE STREET, o » d o o M CO t-3 ASHBURTON. 62 General Storekeeper. jgTORE. The Oldest Established Business in the County of Ashburton. D. WILLIAMSON AND CO., DRAPERS, GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, TEA, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS. The Best House in Town for MEN’S, BOYS’, AND YOUTHS’ READY-MADE CLOTHING. CELEBRATED ROOT AND SHOE DEPOT. 14 SANDO AND CO., ~' STOREKEEPERS, TOBACCONISTS, NEWS AGENTS, &c,, &c., EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Labor Registry Office. 35 Painter. J. R. CHAPMAN, JpAINTER, GLAZIER, PAPER HANGER & SIGNWRITER, Importer of Paperhanginga, White Lead, Glass, &c. The trade supplied at lowert Wholesale Prices. 17 S. COLLINS & SON, JpAINTERS, PAPERHANGERS, SIGN-WRITERS, PLUMBERS, and DECORATORS, Moore-streiu Ashburton. Country orders promptly attended to, and the quality of Work and Materials Guaranteed. Public Notices. WANTED KNOWN—That we are now Selling 250 Cream Laid Commercial Envelopes for 25., cash ; 500 ditto, 3s. 6d. cash ; and 1000 ditto, Gs. 6d., for prompt cash only. Weeks & Dixon. WANTED —Servants out of Employ ment to advertise for Situations in the “Herald” and “Guardian.” Only One Shilling, for Cash, fifteen words. Builder A SHBURTON ■JA. SASH AND ; MANU F A C G. PAR* Propriety BUILDER AND CC Moore Str Every description of Tiro Materials in Slock and si reasonable lei Plans prepared and Estinu shortest noti Carriers, B. c. sm; CARI Moore Street, Ai 25 TH. BREWER’S Roj . leaves Longteach (vi& Waterton, Ashton, 1 Tinwald) daily, at 7 a.m the same route on arrival from Christchurch. Parcels and orders pur co. T. H. B 1 195 ECOOKSON, Wills . MAIL COACH f Railway Station to Greer Forest, and Mount Somers and Friday, returning Saturday at 3 p.m. Business Not Advert If you want If you want If you want ' to sell a Fan to sell a Hot to rent a Fai to buy a Hoi to buy a Hoi to rent a Ho ,io obtain Bo to sell Groce to sell Fumi to sell Hard' to hire a Ser to borrow M to sell Dry C to sell a Car: to sell Real ! to seek a Sit to obtain a S to engage a to sell Millir to sell a Hoi to find a Stn to find any o to sell a piec to find an ov to buy a seco to find anyih .to sellAgrici YOU CAN DC BY nr * VTVTA VATTD WA Xl For Sale. S FOR SALE, r o r\r\r\ ACRES Tussock Land, in 1 O ,UL)U L o t ß to suit purchasers. | Very Liberal. Terms, j 74 SAUNDERS EROS. j ■ I FOR SALE, . | J DOUBLE SEATED BUGGY. And a quantity of Livery Stable keeper’s effects. 76 SAUNDERS BROS. Poulterer, &c. RABBITS! RABBITS ! I P. HARPER, FISHMONGER AND POULTERKU Near the Ashburton Hotel, East Stieet. BEGS to inform the inhabitants t Ashburton that he HAS OPENED in the above line, and trusts, by st~i«* attention to business, and supplying bnl articles of first class quality, hopes W merit a share oi public patronage OYSTER SALOON. Hot Fried Fish and Tea and Coffee al all hours. Amusements. SHBURTON T)AGING /TLUB. RAGING 01 ANNUAL MEETING. WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19 m and 20TH. FIRST DAY. 1. Handicap Hurui.e Race of 40 sovs; distance 2 miles, over 8 flights of about 3ft. 6in. hurdles; nomination 1 sov., acceptance 2 sovs, 2. County Hurdle Race Handicap oi 25'sovs.; over 6 flights of abcut 3ft. 6 in. hurdles; nomination 1 sov., acceptance 2 sovs. ; l'/z miles. District horses only. 3. Maiden Plate of 20 sovs. ; distance l'X miles; weight for age ; entrance 2 sovs. ; district horses only, that have never won an advertised race, - . 4. Ashburton Cup Handicap of 50 sovs., added to a sweepstake of 5 sovs. for acceptors; nomination2sovs., acceptance 2 sovs ; 2 miles. 5. Lvdies’ Purse of 25 sovs.; district horses only ; welter weights for age ; gentlemen riders, who must be members of the Ash burton Racing Club; entrance 2 sovs.} i'/i miles. 6. Farmers’ Place of 10 sovs.; for horse the bona fide property of owners residin in the County of Ashburton ; no weigh under 12 stone; miles; entrance sov. SECOND DAY. 1. County Steeplechase of 30 sovs.; ove about 2 miles of fair bunting country weight for age; for district horses only entrance 2 sovs. 2. Racing Club Handicap of 40 sov».j added to a sweep of 3 sovs. for acceptors; 1 X miles ; open ; nomination 2 sovs. 3. Tradesmen’s Handicap of 20 sovs.; district horses only; iX miles; nomina tion 1 sov.; acceptance I sov. 4. Forced Handicap of 15 sovs.; for au winning horses at this meeting; entrance 2 sovs.; 1X miles. 5. Consolation Handicap of 15 sovs.; for beaten horses; nomination 1 sot.; acceptance 1 sov. RULES AND REGULATIONS ; Qualification fee, £2 25.; members of the Ashburton Racing Club free. No entry will be received for any of the races except on the condition that all dis putes'shftUbe decided by the stewards, whose decision in all cases shall be final., County horses shall be held to mean horses the bona fide property of owners residing in the County of Ashburton pre vious to Ist September, 1879. Canterbury Jockey Club rules strictly adhered to unless otherwise specified No protest will be entertained unleas £2 2s. be deposited, which shall be foi feited should the protest, in the opinion of the stewards, prove frivolous. All entries and nominations to be in the hands of jthe secretary, addressed to the Somerset Hotel, not later than 4 p.m. on October 31st. Weights to appear for first day’s handicaps on Friday. November 14th ; acceptances on Monday, Novemb, t 17th, in “ Lyttelton Times,” the “Press/* and the Ashburton “Herald,” and lot second day’s racing, weights wi.l h< declared at 7 p.m. on evening of Novem ber 19 ; acceptances at 9 p.m. samenigl t. \ll entries to be sealed and addressed t*. to the secretary, Ashburton, enclosing entrance fees, name and age Of horse, at t. colors of the rider. . Any jockey riding in any other than h a declared cokrs will be fined one soverei; I. JAMES WILKIE, 402 a Hon. Sec BIBLES, Prayers, and Church Services, • Hytunala for various churches.—H. M, JONES, Stationer, Baring Square,

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SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE. POUT OP LYTTELTON. ARRIVED. Nov. 6.—Tararua, s.s., from Melbourne, Hobart Town, and the South. Nov. 6.—Taiaroa, s. s., from Nelson and Wellington. Nov. 6.—Tasso, barque, from the Bluff, with 70,000 feet of timber. Nov. 6.—Dido, schooner, from Wai tapu. Nov. 7. —Hotomahana, s.s,, from Dunedin. Nov. 7—Sea Shell, from Hobart Town. Nov. 7 —Oreti, from Wellington. 7—Jasper, from Mauritius. SAILED. November 6.—Tararua, s.s., from Wel ngton. Nov. 6.—Taiaroa, s.s., from Port Chal mers. Nov. 6.—Saucy Lass, schooner, for Wellington. Nov. 6.—Clio, schooner, for Waitapu. Nov. 7 —Hotomahana, for Wellington. EXPECTED ARRIVALS. From London—Lady Jocelyn, Euterpe, Knowsley Hall (M.K.J.R.), Hurunui, Hereford, Southesk, and Waitara. From Newcastle—Surprise, Australian Sovereign, and Tasso. From New York via Wellington—Her mes. From New York—Annabel. From Mauritius —Jasper. From New York, via Port Chalmers —Esmeralda. From.the Sounds—Esther. From Glasgow—Remonstrant. From Calcutta —Bruce. fS'rw.IMV IRS LEAVE LYTTELTON AS UNDER. For Wellington —Wanaka, This Day (Friday). Passengers frcm Christ church to Port by the 6.30 p.m. special train. Cargo till 4 p.m. For Napier, Glsbornb, and Auckland — Wanaka, This Day, (Friday). Pas sengers from Christchurch to Port by the 6 30 p.m. special train. For Port Chalmers —Tararua, on Tues day, November lllh. For Melbourne, via Bluff —Tararua, Tuesday, 11th Nov. For Sydney —Wakatipu, Friday, Nov. 11th. For Hobart Town —Tararua, Nov. 11. For Picton, Nelson, &c. —Taiaroa, Tuesday, 11th Nov. Passengers by the 2.40 p.m. train from Christ church to Port. Cargo till noon. All berths to be secured at the Shipping Office. COMMERCIAL REPOST. FOR WEEK ENDING NOVEMBER 6th, 1879. (From our Christchurch Correspondent.) As our Annual shows are now about to commence, we anticipate business generally will be very quiet until the usual festivities are past, and the work of. the harvest stimulates all hands to fresh exertions. The few minor shows which have already taken place, are reported as having fallen off in the number of entries, if the representatives of the fourth estate, have taken a correct view of the situation, the quality of the stock and the variety and excellence of the other exhibits, are not up to last year a stan dard. Local manufacturers, to a very great extent, have felt the effect of bad debts and a stringent money market, and we cordially sympathise with them. It must be patent to all that large employers of labour cannot afford to take in hand and carry out ideas and experimentsthey would have done, had times been better. New machinery, either made here or imported, involves a great risk to the persons who first introduce it to notice, and means in many cases considerable loss until its utility and practical advantages are appre ciated by the general public. Therefore, in times like the present, we must bo con tent to make the beat of what is available, and trust to some of our more speculative merchant? who are now, are, or intend, paying a visit to the Sydney Exhibition to bring back with them some of the various novelties now subject to the admiration of the Australian Farmers. I notice Leeston has this year a new feature in connection with their show, viz, several exhibits of wheat. I think the idea a very good one, only that the fact of the judges had not the use of either scales or measures provided them, were asked to (rive an opinion upon tho comparative merits of the samples shown. Besides which, although *it was made part, of the conditions that the number of bushels produced per acre should be given at the time of entry. Ap parently no steps were taken by the of ficers to verify particulars. I simply men tion! this because I consider it may be easily remedied next year, and may apply td-other exhibits of grain and produce with beneficial results. . With regard to poultry, my remarks on thiabubject are fully borne out by both the-judges and reporters, 1 can only re peat that to attempt anything like a re spectable show of birds at this time of the Jrear is a perfect farce, and calculated to ower the science of poultry breeding in the estimation of the community At the time I have no hesitation in stating that-certainly not in New Zealand, and I believe,in no part of Australia is it possible to bring together 'under one roof such a variety of birds, and of such quality as can beseeh at the shows held under the au spieies of the Christchurch Poultry Asso ciation. During the past few months, I know of several fanciers who have im portedbirds at a-very heavy cost, from both Sydney and Melbourne, with the idea of thus improving their yards, and great disgust have received birds .that Would have been a disgrace to call by any other name, except ‘ ‘ mongrel. ” This was exemplified only this morning, I of chafse Wont into Lyttelton to welcome the two lions, arriving by the s.s Wakatipu, and I may say one was in a cage and the dther was not. Also that the tamest li4n paraded the principal streets of Christchurch, this evening, in an opanfCarriage drawn by a pair of greys, .jgpeampany with the leading cit ; zens be longing to a leading religious body with a ■spjeiidid braSs band and waving banners up thq yw* li° n > will, we presume, parade the streets to morrow in an enclosed carriage, with a following perhaps not so select, although quite as enthusiastic. However, after this digression, to come back to the poultry, or, as Pat would say, to our “ mutton. ” A gentleman, whom I will name Mr M., had also to welcome the arrival of some illustrious strangers in the shape of a pair of Spanish fowls, which he fondly hoped would eclipse all others, and which he had imported per Wakatipu at considerable cost. To have seen poor M. dancing round that pen was a sight only seen sometimes at an estab lishment on the Lincoln road. It was very evident this poultry fancier did not look on the sunny side of the transaction, and he no doubt felt that the natives who had sent the lion must have presumed the natives on this side are gentle as lambs. As a fair judge of the real value of ‘ ‘ fancy poultry,” if the importer pays in shil lings the sum he is charged in pounds for this precious pair of mottled-faced beauties, he will have a dear lot. Well, we must live and learn, and touching this importing mania, it is un derstood that a recommendation is being forwarded to the Committee appointed to inquire as to the advisability of en encouraging native industries to increase the duty on almost every article that can be produced in New Zealand, and nearly all raw materials which cannot be grown here shall be admitted duty free. The result of their deliberations has been in some few instances anticipated, notably tea and sugar. I quite expect some radical changes will be made in the present tariff, whether for the benefit of the many or the few time alone will tell. In matters financial, we believe the past fourth passed off fairly well, and that engagements, with some slight assis tance, were in most cases met promptly. There is very little alteration in the values of cereals. Oats are still very difficult to move in trade parcels. The high prices lately ruling for potatoes has induced the most sanguineholders to quit, and they are therefore being offered more freely. The new potatoes from Onehunga are of fair quality and size, and are moving slowly at about £*2 to £2B per ton to the trade. A brisk trade is doing in im ported green fruits, over one thousand cases were landed to-day ex Wakatipu. Wheat, firm ; oats, very dull; rye grass, no demand ; potatoes bring £6 10s for sound old derwents; onions, none in market; cheese and butter, as last quoted ; hides and tallow have advanced in price with good demand for shipment ; wool ?acks 2s 9d; and com sacks, 7s 3d to s 6d for trade lots. QUOTATIONS. s. d. s. d. Wheat, prime, per bush 4 Bto 4 10 Fowl’s Wheat and inferior 3 6„ 4 o Oats, feed „ 22„ 3 3 ~ milling ~ 2 4 2 6 Barley, feed m 3 6»> 3 9 „ malting „ S o„ 5 6 Maize ~ 4 2 >. 4 Peas, seed ~4 3 >« 4 9 Beans, ~ 4 3» 4 9 Flour, best brands, £is per ton. Sharps, £5. Bran, £4 ios. , Potatoes, £6 10s. per ton. Messrs J. T. Ford & Co. report on the live stock market for tho week ending Thursday, the 6th instant, as follows : There was a very short supply of sheep sent forward yesterday at the Addington Market, and as the trade had to provide for a fortnight’s stock, the keenest com petition prevailed throughout the whole of the sale, and prices went up beyond the previous week’s from 2s to 2s 6d per head, and lots of the butchers will have to seek outside to carry them through to the 19th. The yards were crowded with beef and store cattle, and, with very few excep tions, line after line was placed at fair prices, and with much briskness. The quality of some of the beef was very questionable, and it seems a pity but more discretion could be exercised in yarding, as it would facilitate business considerably, and prevent comparative stores to compete in the same class with fat. 3240 sheep, 676 cattle, and 128 pigs were entered on the books of the different salesmen. Mutton sold in fleece at 2|d. per lb, and shorn at from 2d to 2£d per lb. Beef at from 25s to 27s 6d per 1001 b, fat lambs at from 7s 6d to 10s each, porkers from 25s to 45s each; young fifteen months old cattle brought from 54s to £3 Ba; calves from seven months old upwards, from 25s to 35s ; good steers for grazing purposes are in capital demand, and quitted readily at from £6 10s to £6 10s each. Our entries for the day were on ac count of the Hon. John Hall, Messrs Hay don, Sutton, Watson, Maddison, F. Tooth, Hartnell, Smith, Grieves,, Wm. Morland, A. D. Allan, Mann, Philpott, Linney, McClelland, Marshall Stavely, Webb, Pannett, Johnson, Osborne, S. Garforth, Hansen, and others, comprising 1210 sheep and 84 head cattle. Mr Tooth’s crossbreds brought 12s 9d each all round, Mr Hartnell’s crossbreds from 11s to 12s each all round ; the Hon. John Hall’s short merino wethers from 8s fid to 9s each; Mr Maddison’s cross breds went up to 15s each, and his fat lambs to 10s each all round. In store cattle we quitted a lino of heifers on account of MrT. Sutton at £5 12s 6d each ; also on account of Mr Osborne at £4 6s each. A line of young stock on account of Mr A. D. Allan at from £2 17s to £3 15s each ; also on ac count of Mr Pannett at from £5 to £6 15s each. At our wool and skin sale on Thursday we had the usual weekly attendance, and best butchers crossbreds went up to 4s 8d and 4s 9d each ; best merino skins up to 4s 6d each ; medium of both classes from 3s 6d to 3s lOd each : rough fat from l|d to 2£d per lb ; wool in bags and odd lots sold at from 5Jd per lb. We did not offer our hides, as they are wanted for ship ment, and can be quoted at 3d per lb. {by telbgkaph.] Dunedin, Nov. 7. Wheat, 4s 9d to 5s ; fowls’ wheat, 3s 9d to 4s. Milling wheat is firm at present prices, Oats, feed, Is lOd to 2s ; milling, 2s Id to 2s 2d. Barley, 5s to 5s 6d. Po tatoes, £5 15s to £6 ss, according to quality ; kidney seed potatoes, £6 ; round white potatoes, £5 to £6 10s. Hay, £4. Chaff, £4 to £4 ss. Straw, £2 6s. Pol lard, £5 10s Flour, large flacks, £ll IQs to £l2. Oatmeal, £l2los. ’ Pearl barley, £26. Onions, 20s. Cheese, Bd. Bacon, rolled, B£d. Prime fat beef, 28s to 30s per 1001L*. Mutton» l|d to 2sd lor lb. POST OFFICE NOTICES. The next mail for the United Kingdom, Continents of Europe and America, &c, via San Francisco, will be closed at Christ church on Saturday, Bth November. This mail is due in London on 23rd December. The next mails for the United Kingdom, &c, via Brindisi and Southampton (for cerrespondence addressed by either _of these routes only) will be closed at Christ church on November 19. The mail via Brindisi will be due in London on the 3 2th of January, 1880, and the mail via South ampton on 19th January, 1880. Mails leave the Ashburton Post Office, as follows : For Christchurch and North at to 20 a.m. 4 p.m., and 7.30 p.m., daily. For Chertsey at 10.20 a.m daily. For Rakaia a* 10.20 a.m and 4 p.m daily. For Dunedin, Tinwald Winslow, Hinds, Coldstream, Kangitata, Orari, Winchester, and Geraldine, at 10.20 a.m, daily. For Temuka. Timaru, and South at 10.20 a.m and 3 p.m daily. For Greenstreet, Ashburton Forks, Mount Somers, and Ashburton Gorge on Tuesdays and Fridays at 10.30 a.m For Ashton, Waterton, and Longbeach, at .15 p.m. daily. For Wakanui and Seafield, on Mondays and Thursdays, 7.30 p.m. Sydney J. Dick, Chief Postmaster. UNCLAIMED LETTERS. The following letteis from places beyond the colony were received at the Ashburton Post Office during the month of September, and remained unclaimed on the Ist Novem ber, 1879 : Alec, Alfred Brooks, Joseph Bunton, W. Corcoran, Michael Daly, John (2) Daly, Joseph (2) O’Connell, F. C. Mulcahy. Pat Smith, John (brickmaker) Walsh, Roger Wetherill, Mrs G. H. Wetherill, Miss M. E. Woodley, Charles W. St. G. Douglas, Postmaster. On the first da’ if each month a list is ex hibited at each Pt t Office in the Colony of the addresses of all letters received from places be yond the Colony that have remaind unclaimed for one month at such Post Office; and such of these letters as remain unclaimed at the end of a further period of two months are then for warded to the Dead Letter Office, to be return ed unopened to the countries where they origi nated. Unclaimed letters originating in the Colony are not advertised, but at the end of two months are forwarded to the Dead Letter Office, Wellington, there to be opened and re turned to the writers. A travelling Post Office having been estab lished on the Southern line of railway, letters bearing a late fee of 2d. may be posted at any station in the mail carriage attached to the expre=s train, and they will be included in the mails made up in transit for offices on the main line and branches. NOTICE. NEW POSTAL REGULATION. Letters posted within the colony haying the names and addresses of the senders printed on the address side of the envelopes, accompanied br a request that the letters be returned if not claimed within a stated period, will be return ed unopened. Provided, however, such letters shall have remained in the post office to which they may be addressed, at least ten days. The Ashburton Guardian, COUNTY AGRCULTURAL & SPORTING RECORDER. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1879. The heartiness with which the ex-Pre mier of New Zealand has denounced the squatters is something refreshing, like to see a man show energy and vigor •; in everything he puts his hand to, as there : is some hope that a vigorous and energetic man will make headway in his under takings. Denunciations so hearty and so vigorous as those rained upon the terrible men the squatters by Sir George; Grey, should long ago have exterminated every landowner in the colony, if curses could' - kill. But unfortunately for Sir George curses don’t kill, and the squatters, are alive to-day to look serenely upon the } lands the knight did his bsst in the far past to throw into their. hands:; but in the midst of their serenity they occa sionally take a moment’s time to ask what can have happened to their old friend, who is now extending his benefactions to all humanity present and to come. One l of Sir George’s benefactions to the human race is to be—when he can accomplish it —the extermination or the improvement off the face of the earth of the whole family of monied men who own large tracts of land, and raise large flocks of sheep. Vigorously, we say, he denounces them—with a vigor remarkable in a man so old as he. We have not known, in these degenerate times, a man so like - Moses the lawgiver as is Sir George Grey. To see spots on which to plant his curses Sir George’s eye seems never to grow dim, ' and in hurling those curses his natural force is not abated, but seems to grow with what it feeds on. Attliese qualifica tions, however, we are sorry to. add the likeness of our quondam self-appointed lawgiver to that of the heaven-commis sioned lawgiver of Israel incontinently ends : for Moses was of meek men the meekest, while Sir George is of vitupera tive men the most vituperative. Sir George is very vigorous and energetic hut a man may exhibit both energy and vigor and yet not be earnest; or he may be all three, and yet not he far-seeing. It would be a pity as well as ungenerous, to deny earnestness to Sir George’s curses when they are so hearty, so often renewed, and not only loud but deep. We therefore, inclined to allow the earnestness in anathematising the squat ters, but in view of the facts as time has shown them, we are afraid he has allowed Iris passions against the objects of his Saturday, November 8, 1879. 2 THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN New Advertisements. STUD NOTICE. mHE THOROUGHBRED HORSE, TRIBUNE, By Traducer, dam Azucena, Will travel the Ashburton District as usual. Apply, Groom in charge 21 1879. TO STAND THIS SEASON. THOROUGHBRED STALLION YOUNG TRADUCER. YOUNG TRADUCER, by Traducer, dam Kasper’s dam, imported. See “Stud Book.” Young Traducer was bred by W. C. Webb, Esq., at Riccarton. He is a rich dark brown, standing 16 hands high, with immense bone and substance, and for make and shape has been pronounced by the best judges as hard to beat anywhere. Young Traducer is rising 5 years. Terms: £5 ss. per mare, payable Ist January, 1880 ; groomage fees 55., payable on first service. Also, the Grey Entire Pony, SYDNEY, Will travel, with the entire horse Young Traducer, the district of Ashburton during the season. Good paddocks 2s. per week. Every care taken, but no responsibility. ROBERT LITTLE, 39 Proprietor. THOROUGHBRED ENTIRE COLT Of the Traducer Blood. To Travel this Season the ASHBURTON AND WAKANUI Districts, See future Advertisements for Particulars S. H. FOWLER & CO„ Proprietors, 504a—30 Winslow New Advertisements. JUST RECEIVED Per S.S. Durham and other late arrivals, EXTENSIVE ADDITIONS TO STOCK OF GOODS SUITABLE FOR THE PRESENT SEASON, HOLIDAYS AND CHRISTMAS. ON SALE AT T. R. HODDER AND Company’s, THE NEW STORES, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON (opposite railway station). A large assortment of Rich Dress j Fabrics, chiefly Lustres, Silk Mixed Mohairs, Orient Cloths, Satin Cloths, Grenadines, Galateas, Pompadours, Mus lins, and Prints. designs in Hats, Bonnets, Cos tumes, Capelets, Fischus, Jackets, &c. A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF French Flowers, Ostrich Feathers, Ribbons, Scarves, Gloves, Ties in the New Tints. The La Figure and other new shapes in Corsets. GREAT BARGAINS IN Underclothing, Baby Linen, Cambric Handkerchiefs and Shirts. MILLINERY AND DRESSMAKING By Competent Artistes. Hosiery, Calicoes, Sheeting, Towels, Druggets, and Tweeds, To reduce heavy stock will be sold REGARDLESS OF COST PRICE. CLOTHING DEPARTMENT Well fitted up with everything suitable for everybody. TAILORING IN AIL ITS BRANCHES BY EFFI CIENT HANDS. Orders promptly and correctly attended to. Boy’s, Youth’s, and Men’s Straw, Leg horn, Tuscan, Rush, Tweed, and Cloth Hats and Helmets. A Lot of Good Tuscans at Is 6d each. A Lot of Good Felts at Is 9d each. BOOTS AND SHOES Best Imported and Colonial Makes at the MOST REASONABLE PRICES. GROCERY, CROCKERY, AND HARD WARE DEPARTMENTS. Well fitted up. NEW SEASONS’ TEAS. Splendid quality, not to bo surpassed for prices. SUGARS —Brown, Soft, White, Yarra villa, Crashed Loaf, and Chopped. Christmas Fruits, Currants, Raisins, Almonds, Nuts, Jams, Tart Fruits, &c. PRIME HAMS and OLD CHEESE with every necessary and luxury. WANTED 5000 DOZEN OF EGGS. T. R. HODDER AND COMPANY, MERCHANT STOREKEEPERS. Agents for The Norwich Union Fire Insurance Society. New Advertisements. Y. R. THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN (County Agricultural and Sporting Recorder) is a GAZETTE for all Notices under The Debtors and Creditors Acts. October 6, 1879. THE Undersigned has the following Properties TO _iET, with a purchas ing clause, or for sale on Liberal Terms of Payment:— ACRES unimproved Land, about 24 miles north of the Ashburton Township. Acres improved Farm, first-class land and well watered, situated on Longbeach. ACRES on the Ashburton Forks, fenced and improved, also well watered. ACRES partly improved and situated about three miles from the township. ACRES near the above, unim proved. ACRES partly improved, near Winslow. THOMAS BULLOCK. 453 203 197 137 67 50 137 THE WHEATSHEAF HOTEL, Wheatstone. GTT WILLCOCKS, the Proprietor of the above fine Hotel can now offer Acom modation which cannot be surpassed in any house in Canterbury, and wishes to inform his friends and the public generally that everything in his power will be done to make his patrons comfortable. The rooms are splendidly furnished and well ventilated. First-class Stabling and Paddocks in connection with the Hotel. Wines and Spirits of the Best Brands. G. H. WILLCOCKS, Proprietor, 138 Wheatsheaf Hotel. O. I^C. THE VICTORIAN LIVERY AND BAIT STABLES ARE OPENED, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON, Next St. Stephen’s Church, S. STEEL BEGS to announce to the public that he has taken the above Stables (late Bell’s Western Repository), which have been thoroughly renovated, and can now afford extensive accommodation for farmers and travellers. Good attendance guaranteed, and mode rate charges. Saddle Horses and carriages on hire. u.~c. TINWALD FURNITURE DEPOT. QHARLES jg RAD E R CABINET MAKER, FURNITURE DEALER, &c. Venetian and other Blinds, Curtain Poles, Oxford and other Picture Frames made to order. Repairs Executed with Despatch. Note the Address— Great South Road, Tinwai,d, (Next to Mr. Prettejohn’s, Shoe Makoi 112 V. R. TENDERS FOR INLAND MAIL SER VICES FOR 1830. General Post Office, Wellington, 20th October, 1879. SEALED TENDERS will be received at the Chief Post Office, Christ church, until Saturday, the 15th Novem ber proximo, for the conveyance of mails between the under-mentioned places for a period of one vear from the Ist January to the 31st December, 1880, both days inclusively. Postal District of Christchurch. 1. Ashburton and Longbeach, daily. 3. Barr Hill Post Office and nearest Rail way Station, daily. 4, Rakaia and Barr Hdl, thrice weekly. 5. Methven Railway Station and Post Office, Alford Forest, daily. Contractors whose tenders may be accepted, must be prepared to carry out the services for which they tender accord ing to the time-tables framed by the department, and which may be seen at the Post Offices from which the services start. Forms of tender, with the terms and conditions of contract, may be procured at any Post Office. No tender will be considered unless made on the printed form. Tenders are to be indorsed “ Tender for Mail Service No. ,” and addressed to the Postmaster-General, Wellington, and enclosed to the Chief Postmaster of the district to which the tender may specially refer. By order, W. GRAY, 155 Secretary. WANTED KNOWN —That the cheap est and neatest CARDS may be had at *he “GUARDIAN OFFICE.” New Advertisements. ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. NOTICE OF ANNUAL AND ORDIN ARY MEETINGS. "VTOTICE is hereby given that the next |\j Ordinary Meeting of ; the Council will taVe place on WEDNESDAY, the 26th instant, commencing at 11 a.m., and the Annual Meeting, in accordance with the provisions of the Counties Act, 1876, on the same day, commencing at noon. By order, P. MAIN WARING, Clerk. Ashburton, Nov. 7, 1879. 658a—171 ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. TENDERS are invited for performing the duties of SCAVENGER for the Borough. Specifications of work to be done may be seen at the offices of Messrs Fooks and Son, Borough Engineers. The Scavenger to collect his own fees. Tenders endorsed “ Tender for Scaven gering,” and accompanied by a guarantee deposit of £5, to be left at the Council’s offices on or before Saturday, the 15th November, instant. CHARLES BRADDELL, Town Clerk. Borough Council Offices, 4th Nov., 1879. 647a-15 V. PUBLIC NOTICE. R. Licensing Act 1873, and Licensing Act, 1873, Amendment Act, 1874. "VT OTICE is hereby given that in pur- J_\j suance of the above Acts the QUARTERLY MEETING of the LICENSING COMMISSIONERS for the districts of Ashburton and Mount Somers will b) held on TUESDAY, the second day of December next, at the hour of 12 o’clock, noon, in the Resident Magistrate’s Court, Ashburton, for the purpose of considering applications under the said Acts. C. CAVENDISH HURRELL. Clerk to the Licensing Court. Resident Magistrate’s Court, Ashburton, 31st October, 1879. 650a—170 NEW ZEALAND WESLEYAN Published Monthly. JUST ARRIVED, the “New Zealand Wesleyan” for November. Price 6d Sold at the Herald Office, East Street. WEEKS AND DIXON, Agents. REAPERS AND BINDERS. THE Undersigned having been ap pointed agent for the sale u‘ McCORMICK’S & W. A. WOOD’S REAPERS AND BINDERS, is now prepared to treat with those who will want them for the coming season. FREDK. PAVITT, 555a—88 East Street, Ashburton. H. M. J ONES, Baring Square, LAW & COMMERCIAL STATIONER, BOOK AND MUSIC SELLER. Toys, Fancy Goods, Violins, Strings, Concertinas, &c. Magazines, English Papers, & Periodicals by each Mail. Bookbinding Executed with Despatch PRINCE ALBERT PRIVATE HOTEL rpHE undersigned having opened, the Prince Albert Boarding House, in Wills Street, near the Railway Station, under the management of Mr. and Mrs. Lucas, begs to say he is determined to keep GOOD TABLE, and afford Comfortable Accommodation to customers at MODERATE CHARGES. THOMAS CLARK, Proprietor. 333a—27 CENTRAL TEMPERANCE HOTEL, Baring Square (Near Town Hall). RE-OPENING of the above commo dious and centrally situated Pri vate and Commercial Hotel. T. BROADBELT, PROPRIETOR, Is prepared to give Superior Accommoda tion to Boarders and the Travelling Public on REASONABLE TERMS. Weekly Board and Lodging ... £1 Weekly Board 14s. MEALS AT ALL HOURS. Dinner on Saturday from 11.30. Beds (single), Is. 6d. Private Room for Ladies. 153—82 a THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. Advertisements received for the GUARDIAN up to 9 p.m. at the j scale charges, afterwards at double rates ' jor insertion over the leader. New Advertisements. WANTED— A good General SER VANT. Apply, Harry Fried lander, Tancred street. 161 TO LET. SIX-ROOMED COTTAGE near the North Town Belt. Appty. 70 SAUNDEtIS BROS. JAMES MCDONALD, PRACTICAL TAILOR, East street, Ashbuetok. A good Stock of Tweeds and Cloths on hand. Summer Goods open shortly. ASHBURTON RACING CLUB. MEMBERS are reminded that their • SUBSCRIPTIONS are now DUB, - and must bo paid before the Spring Meeting to entitle to free access to Course . and Stand. S. SAUNDERS, 635a —163 Hon. Treas. A.R. Club. ~ c _ TINWALD. QHEARER AND GALLOWAY, MILLWRIGHTS, AGRICULTURAL AND GENERAL. IMPLEMENT MAKERS, 7 Great South Road, Tinwaxd, Beg to thank the public' generally' for, | their very liberal support during the pas t , ‘ K twelve months, and to announce that'they ' have now every facility for carrying on, their business in all its branches to the ‘ entire satisfaction of customers, as a trial will prove. COACHBUILDING. , Orders received fcr making or repairing all kinds of conveyances by thoroughly , practical workmen, and none but the best materials used. AGRICULTURAL. Implements of all kinds made or re paired. Also, Combines, Engines Reap ers and Binders, Chaffcutters, Bruisers,,&C| t BUILDING. _ Z 4 Estimates given for all kinds of Build ing and general carpentering. Cocksfoot Grass Seed Threshing MA- ' chines, for hand or foot, made, to ordeir, ' great saving of labor. SHEARER AND GALLOWAY, Tinwaud. 165—641 a SEALY BROS., Seedsmen and nurserymen, ' East Street, ASHBURTON. Farm, Garden, and Flower Seeds and Garden Requisites of every descrip tion at Lowest Rates. 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hatred to blind his prophetic eyes, and t> > lead him innocently to play into the hands of his foes—of the very men, he ia never weary of telling us, who wish to hunt him down, but whom he will yet “ drag at his chariot wheels.” It will be remembered that one of the ex-Premier’s pet schemes for the emanci pation of the human race, of that portion of it especially who had no governing voice in the country and lay 60,000 strong in a galling political serfdom, was to give to the Colony of New Zealand, in emula tion of John Bright’s reforms, and quoting from John’s phrase book, “a free break fast table.” Sir George was able to see that pet scheme carried out, and for the better part of a year tea and sugar have floated into the colony under a greatly re duced import duty. When the customs duties were relaxed upon those commodi ties, admirers of “the people’s George ” were ready to gape and claw the elbow in astonishment and admiration. But the day of reckoning that proved Sir George’s terrible short-sightedness, as well as his perverse self-wiil, has not been long in coming, and we find that the colonial revenue has been lessened by £85,000 to gratify a crotchet of the so-called “Liberal” Government. The tea and sugar duties were undoubtedly relaxed, but can any one of our working men readers point to even the semblance of a diminution in their bills to the grocer for these exceedingly pleasant commodities. We are afraid that honest horny-handed John Bull, when asked how much he has saved or gained by the remissin of duties on tea and sugar, will reply in the Eng lish equivalent of Brother Jonathan’s “nary red cent.” Who then has profited ? Ay, there’s the rub. Not the working-man, who buys his week’s supply of a Saturday night; not the artisan, not the clerk, nor the professional man, whose consumption of these articles does not represent large sums spent in wholesale purchases of them, but whose requirements are sup plied by the capacity of a paper bag, or at furthest a 40 or 501 b sugar mat, or un pretending 101 b tea box. None of these can point to an appreciable reduction. But there are those who can. The ■mall retailer cannot, but the large importer, and the wholesale dealer' can—and —tell it not in Gath, publish it not in the streets of Askelon—the squat ter : the man who, if he occupies many acres, employes many hands whose en gagements with their employers include tea and sugar in the comprehensive word that comes after the cheque figures— “ Found.” The squatter is perhaps the only private individual in the colony who feels any direct benefit by the loss caused to the country by Sir George’s “benefac tion ”to the human race in the remission of tea and sugar duty to the extent of £86,000 out of the Colonial Exchequer. And yet the squatter ia Sir George’s bete noir, the man who stands in the way of the colony’s progress, and who affords the good old knight so many opportunities for thrilling thehearts of the mass with his fiery declamation. If the colony has a night mare in the squatter—then, truly, Sir George is not the physician who is to roll the stone from off the colony’s heart. £85,000 dropped out of the colonial chest, by the liberator of mankind, not to re lieve the working man whom he pretends to love, but to relieve the large station owner whom he pretends to hate ! The Wakanui Road Board on Thursday decided not to accept any tender for Leadley’a drain, although several were sent in, and the work duly authorised last month. The action of the Board has led to a considerable amount of com ment, both from farmers and contractors : from farmers, because, should a wet har vest happen, their crops will be inevitably ruined, as in many cases it will be impos sible to get a machine on the land to cut the grain ; and by contractors, since the Job is one of some magnitude, and a great number of horses and men are out of employment. There is a very poor chance of the work now being undertaken till harvest. The Board’s reason for delaying the work was to enable them to interview the County Council, to endeavor to obtain from that body a grant in aid, but as no meeting takes place for a month, and the work has already been reported on by the County Engineer, we must admit that the Wakanui Board have co mitted an error, and trust that some of the members will adopt measures to rectify it, as it is a most necessary work, and- no time ought .now to be 1 lost in prosecuting it. Public Holiday. —ln response to a re quest from the leading business firms in the Borough his Worship the Mayor has declared Monday next as a general holi day. Caledonian Sports. — A committee of the Caledonian Sports Committee can vassed the town yesterday for subscriptions for tkp sports to be held on Boxing Day, and powers of persuasion suc ceeded in having close on £7O placed on their liatX They have certainly taken time Jtiy the firelock in going round so eiudy,’ and as. the Race Committee have not yet sent & list out they are likely to suffer by the supineness displayed by them. The sports people have certainly stolen a march upon the innocent horsey men. R.M. Court —The Court yesterday dis posed of several petty debt cases, none of ' which were for any serious amount, and the majority of which would have been far more cheaply and satisfactorily settled through the medium of a mutual frifehd or an arbitrator. A dead set seems to'have been made in three separate cases against a farmerin the Forks district, andin one case, a tall weather-beaten and dilapi dated individual pleaded ignorance of the mining of a “ sundowner.” For his in formation and that of others not up in colonial phraselogy, we may state that • ittndowner is a swagger who travels from r Stition to station, ostensibly looking for a job, and all the time hoping he will not wiw it. • The “ modus operand! ” of these . vagrants is to travel-until within a mile or rSOrof the bomestead of a run, and then b comfortable nap till near sundown, liiuparic is approaching he boldly walks up irouteitatibh and asks for work. No matter work is to be had or not, the tinsT is sure of mutton and damper for and a shake down. In be is ready-for a start for the on whom to do a similar The breed la not so numerous nor marked as in the old days, but BWrtft-irt *till to.be met with, l i ; Parliament at Christchurch Show. The Government have placed the Go vernment yacht Hinemoa at the disposal of m-inkers w ishing to visit the Christ church show, and it is believed that the opportunity will be taken advantage of by a makority of the members. The Unemployed. —We have it on good authority that some 1100 men are out of work in th! Timaru district. In the Ellesmere district men are offering them selves to farmers and contractors at 5s per day. Although work is slack in the Ash burton County we are inclined to believe that we are not so badly off as other places. The number of idle men is not large in proportion, but at the same time the prospect for work from now till harvest is not very cheering. Wages on contract works for good men still rule from 8s to 8s 6d per day. The Lyttelton Smuggling Case. —Tlxe man Willie ms charged at the Lyttelton Court with having smuggled tobacco in his possession, was to-day lined £IOO, and ordered to be imprisoned until the fine was paid. It is no joke to be found out trying to evade Queen’s duty. The Unemployed at Christchurch.— We learn from our own correspondent at Christchurch, that up to the present time about 140 passes have been issued by the Public Works Department to the Weka Pass and Albury extensions, which are now fully supplied with men. Passes, however, are still issued ty; those desirous of going to any part of 3 the country to look for work. Mr March took a carpen ter with him South yesterday, who got work at Ashburton. The unemployed tradesmen here will doubtless be pleased to learn that Mr March is of opinion that unemployed tradesmen in Christchurch may find work in this direction if they try. Such is the tenor of Mr March’s telegram to Christchurch. A number of men who have got work elsewhere have already cleared out of Christchurch bag and baggage. A “ Rouse-About. ” —One of the many kinds of occupations in the colonies, for which no special education or training is required, is the “ rouse-about, ” There is no necessity for him to have taken a degree at any of the universities, nor is even a ciuil service examination considered necessary to qualify for the position. The colonial “ rouse-about ” resembles a poet in one respect, and in one only—he is “bora, not made.” His duties are various, indeed multifarious. According to a description given yesterday by an employer of labor, the “ rouse-about ” is expected to be a carpenter, a fencer, a cook, a baker, and “ anything else re quired to be done about the station,” and we should expect that occasionally he might be called in to assist as tutor, and to play operatic airs on the piano. How ever, tile representative of the ‘‘ profes sion ” which appeared before the R. M. yesterday, would not, we think, shine in either of the last mentioned lines. In fact he was described as being the reverse of clean in the kitchen, and we must say that to sit down to a square meal prepared by this specimen ‘rouse-about,” would require a good appetite and a powerful stomach, and a well answered prayer for digestion. New Masonic Hall. —For some time past the Ashburton Freemasons have had a project in their minds of building a new hall in which to hold the meetings of their lodges. At present the Somerset Lodge holds its meetings where they have been held since the Lodge’s institution— in the Somerset sample room, while the meetings of the other two Lodges are held elsewhere. A place of meeting specially their own is always at least a comfort to any Society, and as the Free masons in Ashburton are quite strong enough to build such a place of meeting, they will not much longer be without a hall, every arrangement having been made for an almost immediate start. Thu name chosen for the projected building is, we understand, the Somerset Masonic Hall, and the site will bo the corner of Williams and Tancred streets. The plans have been prepared by Messrs Foots and Son, and they give promise of an ad dition to the architecture of the town of no small importance. In style the now hall will be Doric, and the structure will be a substantial one of brick, with plastered walls. The front of the build ing will be stuccoed, 21ft Gin high, and double doors will give entrance to the hall. On either side of the entrance will be an ante-room, with refreshment rooms above, supplied witli gas stoves. The hall to the ceiling will be 17ft in height, 28ft 4in in width, and 70ft 4in long. As we have already said, the whole building will be plastered inside, and a dome in the centre of the ceiling will supply ventilation. The Gas Com pany’s mains run down to the site, and of course the will be laid on for lighting purposes, «tc. When finished the hall will be elegantly furnished, and amongst its furniture will be found a fine American organ. The cost of the undertaking will be £6OO, and will be found by Free masons only, in £1 shares, 400 of which are already taken up. The builders will also be “free masons,” indas we have already stated, the work will begin at once. The builders names we have not yet learnt. Water Power for Organs. The churches in Wellington are to have their organs blown on Sund lys by water power Special Train on Show Day. —On Wednesday, 12th November, to allow the residents along the line of the Rakaia and Ashburton Forks an opportunity of spend ing a day at Christchurch Show, the directors of the railway have decided to run a special train from the furthest point of their line completed to the Rakaia junction. The train will start at an early hour in the morning and reach Rakaia in time to catch the first morning train north ; and will return again after the ar rival of the last train in the evening. The thoughtfulness of the directors in the mat ter will not be without its due value in the eyes of those whom it is intended to benefit. Cricket. —The match arranged for Monday next between the Ashburton Countj' and Mount Somers Cricket Cl id 's has been abandoned. A challenge was received to-day by the Honorary Secretary of the Ashburton Cricket Association from the Timaru Cricket Club, and a match will probably take place on the Domain ground on Wednesday next. Players selected to take part in the match New Zealand v. The World on, Saturday afternoon, are requested to be on punctually at 1.30 p.m. Church Anniversaries in connec tion with the Cameron street and Se:.- field Wesleyan ; i. ."civs are to be hold next iimiu'n, tin l le- ’.er about the Kith, and the latter <,n ( h,i ismias Lay. Comedy ami T?un j.Ksqus Company. On Thursday night the Comedy Company gave the first of their two entertainments in the Town 11 dl to a full audience. Tlic company appeared again last night with like success. Dromore Goods Shed. —The following telegram addressed by Mr E. G. Wright, M.H.K. to Messrs Saunders Brothers, lias been handed to us for publication “ Wellington, Nov. (s.—Amount for Dro inore goods shed included in Conyers’ revised estimates ; therefore do not think further petition requisite. ” Fire Brigade. Lieutenant Joseph Dolman, of the Ashburton Fire Brigade, is determined not to be beaten by any difficulties he meets in making the best use of the means at the command of the corps. On Thursday afternoon, assisted by two or three other enthusiastic members, he again tackled the pipe well in front of Saunders’ Buildings, and being a practical man at work of that description, he suc ceeded in overcoming all difficulties, and a gang of men being put on to the engine they succeeded in throwing a jet over the buildings. It is a matter for congratula tion that the perseverance of the Brigade has met with the revav.! it merits. The Totalisator. The betting ma chine which caused so much anxiety to that speculative class of the community— the bookmakers —appears to have come to an untimely end at the Melbourne races. The bookmakers have all along claimed that the machine, instead of being a fair and square method <<f netting, was a huge swindle, and could, if licensed on race courses, be, in the bauds of a clever and unscrupulous operator, a most successful means of fleecing the public. Telegrams from Melbourne -air that several of the licensees of the pa • have been arrested. Only a week or r the A Jelaido Go vernment actu.ab . -t d a ; Jill through Parliament legalising the instrument. We imagine they will feel pretty small over their “ Totalisator Act.” Cricket. —A meeting of the committee of the Ashburton Cricket Association was held at Messrs Saunders Bros.’ office on Thursday evening. Present—Messrs S. Saunders (in the chair), Amos, Poyntz, and Main waring. Mr Poyntz reported that with Mr Wilkie he had waited upon the Domain Board, and had received a promise from the members that they would protect the interests of the Association as far as possible, but could not accede to the re quest for a lease of the ground, or the erection of gates applied for. Mr Main waring proposed and Mr Poyntz seconded, and it was carried—“ That the Secretary be instructed to request the Domain Board to move the present gate from Peters street to West street, about two chains north of junction of Peter and West streets. ” Mr Poyntz moved and Mr Amos seconded, and it was carried—“ That the Chairman be authorised to procure a grass-mower for the Association ; cost not to exceed £10.” It was decided to postpone the match against Timaru, on account of the Christchurch show taking place on the same day as that selected by the visiting team. Valuable Horse Killed. —Mr Fergus, carrier, of Mount Somers, met with a heavy loss this morning. One of his team of horses being an entire, Mr Fer gus, with a laudable idea of not allowing a horse of this description to have a chance of escaping and running at large, tied him up to the waggon with a heavy chain and left him thus made secure, and retired about midnight. The horse was made only too secure as when Mr Fergus went to look at him at daylight he found that the horse bad strangled him self. Sale of Privileges for the Ashbur ton Show and Races.— Mr Janies Camp bell, of the firm of Aclaud, Campbell, and Co, officiated to-day in the capacity of auctioneer to dispose of the above privi leges, and after informing his audience fhat his sale of similar privileges for the Christchurch events had, notwithstanding the bad times, realised fully £IOO more than on any previous occasion, put up the lots in the following order : —Show privileges—No. I—publican’s booth, Mr Quill, £26 ; No. 2—confectioner’s booth, Mr T. Strutters, £4 ; No. 3—right of sports, passed in. Total realised, £3O. The privileges of the races were then sub mitted by the auctioneer, and the booths elicited some spirited bidding, as will be seen by the following prices. No. I—pub lican's booth under the grand stand, Mr D. M'Kenzic, £27 per day, £54; No. 2 —publican’s booth, to ho erected by the purchaser, Mr T. Quill, £l9 per day, £3B; No. 3—confectioner’s booth, first choice, Mr Davidson, £8 ; No. 4—con fectioner’s booth, second choice, Mr Hicks, £5 ; No. s—right of sports, with drawn ; No. o—right of cards, Mr Wilkie, £6 ; gate money, withdrawn ; No. 8— grand stand and saddling paddock, Mr T. Strcthers, £ls ; No. 9—yards not sold. Total amount realised by the privileges disposed of, £126. The amount realised last year was £207 10s, which amount included £95 10s for gate money, right of sports and horse yards, and the committee having decided to put a reserve equal to about CO per cent on those prices this year, and the bidding not reaching that limit they were withdrawn, and should any speculative individual feel inclined for a profitable investment the secretary is open to deal with him. So far, however, the so-called “ miserable failure” of last year promises to be repeated, and the Racing Club are to be congratulated on their success. Subsequent to the sale the gates were disposed of to Mr Hay T. Smith, for L 55, this bringing up the sales to Llßl, with the right of sports and horse yards still to dispose of. TELEGRAPHIC. BRITISH & FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE. (Renter's Telegrams.) London, Nov. 3. Three per cent consols, 97| ; Adelaide wheat, 01s Gd per 49Glbs, ex warehouse. The total quantity of wheat afloat for Great Britain, is 1,1000,000 quarters. Adelaide flour commands 4?s per 2801hs, ex warehouse. Best Australian beef tallow, 39s Gd to 41s Gd The total stock of tallow in London on Nov 1, was 9750 casks. Nov. 4. Bast Australian hoof tallow, 40a per cwt.; ditto mutton tallow, 425. The London press approves of enforcing an Anglo-Turkish Convention. Constantinople, Nov. 4 The Porto has declared its intention to execute all reforms embodied in the Berlin treaty. There is great excitement in Stamhoul at the action of England regarding Turkish reforms in Asia Minor. (Argus special.) London, Nov. 3. The Cabinet are discussing the trans fer of Afghanistan to Persia, the Shah ceding Ormuz to England. A Vienna telegram states that it is be lieved that a refusal of the Porte to execute the promised reforms in Asia Minor, would be followed by the deposi tion of the Sultan in favor of his brother, under the control of the great Powers. A financial coup in Turkey is impend ing. The Porte, it is asserted, intends raising a loan on the security of the Customs’ revenue, ignoring previous mort gages. London, Nov. 4. It will probably be arranged that the Australian and Brindisi papers and letters will be carried at Southampton rates. The Austrian Squadron is ordered to Salonica. AUSTRALIAN. (Special. ) Melbourne, Nov. G. Government have undertaken the per manent survey of the first 100 miles of the North-western Canal. Government have agreed to reserve 100 square miles of the country on the hanks of the Murray, to enable a private Com pany to form a Temperance Agricultural Settlement. The Government propose to pass Esti mates, deal with the Reform Bill, and then go to the country Sydney, Nov. G. In the Sunday school assault case, the Magistrate stated that since last hearing of the case lie had received letters from a rev. gentleman intended to influence his decision. Adelaide, Nov. G. Red rust is feared if the hot weather continues. Sydney, Nov. 6. The hank at Moo, Gippsland, has been stuck up by two bushrangers who were masked. The manager successfully re sisted them, but he was much knocked about. The robbers wore not captured, and fled to the hush. The Government diver, diving in the river Belfast, 'was grabbed by an octopus. It was fully twenty minutes before he could bo released, and he was then in a much exhausted state. ( Reuter's ) Sydney, Nov. 5. The Cabmen’s strike has terminated by the cabmen agreeing to place satchels, containing fare cards, in their cabs. Sydney', Nov. G. Arrived—Rotorua. Brisbane, Nov. G. Parliament is further prorogued to 23rd December. Melbourne, Nov. 1. The Bank of Australasia at Moe was stuck-up last night by two men masked. They were successfully resisted, and although fired at, escaped to the hush. The police are in active pursuit. In the Assembly last night, the Hon. Graham Berry stated lie desired a dissolu tion, and would appeal to the country im mediately after dealing with the Reform measures now before Parliament. Sailed—Arawata, yesterday, with the Suez mail. INTERPROVINCIAL. Auckland, Nov. G. Several thousand pounds’ worth of goods have been taken out of bond, in anticipation of the increased duties, prin cipally sugar and tea, hut little spirits. The remains of the supposed officer of the ill-fated H. M.S. Orpheus, were taken to Onehunga .and interred in the St. Peter’s Church Cemetery. Experts state the deceased must have been tall and middle-aged : he had two teeth drawn and back teeth plugged with silver. Another native difficulty has arisen near Cambridge. The natives interested in the Patea block refuse to allow the survey to go on. Winiata has been at Kaipaha, near Alexandra, this week ; and is the nearest to any European settlement he has yet ventured. New Plymouth, Nov. 7- A boat going out of the Waitara river this morning, with gear to launch the Hannah Mokau, capsized, and four out of seven of the crew on board of her were drowned. The casualty occurred on the Waitara bar, and the names of the men drowned are, Hon. Gollop, Harry Tate, Fred. Archer, and George Turneli. The last two wei-e latch’ seamen of the schooner Nelson. The names of those saved are —Charles Somerville, Austin Dugdale, and William Paton. Mr Holmes and son, the head of the party, fortunately went overland j’esterday, and thus had a lucky escape. The boat has been completely destroyed. Wellington, Nov. 7. Further enquiry into the Taratahi out rage points to the belief that the injuries were self-inflicted while the man was suf fering from religious mania. Nelson, Nov. 6. A man named Lawrence attempted suicide hy taking poison. A doctor was immediately called in, who pronounced him to be out of danger. The cause is attributed to frequent quarrels with his wife. Kumara, Nov G. A man named John Bird was killed at Brush Terrace by a tunnel collapsing. At the inquest the jury returned a verdict of “ accidental death.” Dunedin, Nov. 0. A Nasehy telegram in the “ Otago Daily Times,” states that Holdei’snn’s claim, at Hyde, resumed washing on Friday, with the result of 120ozs for one day’s work ! Port Chalmers, Nov. 6. The floating dock at Port Chalmers was unmoored to-day and taken to Dunedin, after a ten years’ stay in the Port. It is anticipated that an increase of business will result from the shifty LATEST LATEST FROM EUROPE (S renal to the Melbourne Age.) London, Nov. 5. England’s ultimatum respecting Asialii reforms has completely staggered the Turkish Government, who promise SirH. Layard a strict compliance. Germany, France and Austria have ex pressed approval of England’s firmness. Mr Shaw, M. P., for Cork, has strongly denounced Mr Parnell for his violence in the Irish agitation. (Rente) 's Teleg) a>»s.) London, Nov. 4. Arrived Alexander Duthie, . from Sydney ; Garonne, from Melbourne. Nov. 5. New Zealand 10-40 five per cent loan 101. At a Liberal meeting at Grantham the Right Hon. Robert Lowe condemned the policy of the Government, and stated if the Liberal party returned to power they would resume their former policy. Muaurus Pasha, Tu kish Ambassador, asked Lord Salisbury to explain the presence of the British fleet at Vourla, and the menacing attitude of the British Government Count SchouvalolF, Ambassador at London, has been retailed Nkw York, Nov. 5. The State elections have been gained by the Republicans in the northern States by increased majorities. Per our Special Wire INTERPROVINOIAL Auckland, Nov. 7. Considerable feeling is man tested here regarding Mr Macandrew allowing the vote for the New Market railway workshops project to lapse, after inviting tenders for their erection. George James Parker has been com mitted on four charges of larceny. No bail allowed. Grahamstown, Nov. 7. The natives who interfered with the survey party at Hikutai on Ist hist., were summoned before the R. M. to-day, and the ringleader, Tamatariti, was bound over to keep the peace. The natives asserted a claim on the land which was crown granted to Alley’s (the present owner) predecessor 40 years ago. Wellington, Nov. 7. Mr Janies M'Kerrow, Assistant Sur veyor-General, has been appointed Sur veyor-General vice Mr J. T. Thompson resigned. Gamaru, Nov. 7. The number of entries for the Agricul tural Society’s Show, is in exc“ss of those of last year, and the show promises to be in most respects far superior to its prede cessor. A man named Kelly was brought up be fore the R. M. to day, on the thirtieth charge of drunkenness, and was sent to gaol for fourteen days. There is no change to report in the grain and produce market. Business is still very quiet, and money scarce. SPORTING Y.R.C. SPRING MEETING, (By Cable.) Melbourne, Nov. 6. There was a very good attendance at the above races to-day. The following is the result of the different events : The Oaks Stakes, a sweepstakes of 25 sovs each, h ft, with 300 added. For three year-old fillies, Bst 101 b. The second horse to receive 50 sovs out of the stake. One mile and a halff Petrea... ... ... ... 1 Rivalry 2 Nolly 3 Time—2m'ms 42i-sec. Sprinc. Handicap, a sweepstake of 7 sovs each, h ft, with 150 added. For three year olds and upwards. One mile and a quarter. Levant ... ... ... 1 The Flyino Stakes, a sweepstakes of 5 sovs each, with 100 added. For two year-olds and upwards. Weight for age. Three quarters of a mile. Remembrance ... ... 1 Royal Park Stakes, a sweepstakes of G sovs each, h ft, 150 added- For three-year-olds and upwards. Weight for ago. Two miles. First King ... ... ... 1 THE WELLINGTON CUP. [by telegraph.] Wellington, Nov. 7. The following entries were received last night for the Wellington Cup ; —Balmoral (late Standard Bearer), Loch Lomond, Natator, Chancellor, York, Hippocampus, Grand Duchess, Libeller, Otavva, Leif a, King Quail, Resolution, Foulplay, On Dit, Hailstorm, Wilberforcc, Foam, Comus, Pinfire, Camballo, Lara, Teira, Merlin, Sinking Fund, Volunteer, Riga, Vampire, Betrayer, Rata, Repudiator, Magnolia, Maid of Honor, Templeton, Mari tana, Titania, Lima, Fishhook, Hornby, Mata, Laertes, Soukar, Norseman, and Grip. Dressmaking. —Our lady readers are referred to an advertisement appearing in another column to the effect that Miss Hodder, recently arrived from England, has commenced the dressmaking business in Moore street. Native Coat..— The Rotomahana uses Bay of Islands’ coal, and steam was got up and maintained with that fuel, in both of the fast Sydney trips made by the steamer. Hou.oway's Pills. Pure Blood. — As the vital fluid, when in a healthy state, sustaint and renovates every part of the living system, so, when it becomes impoverished or impure it exerts a precisely contrary effect. It is abundantly manifest that any medicine which does not reach the circulation can never exter minate the disease ; but any preparation capa ble of exercising a salutary influence over the blood, must with it be carried to every living fibre of the frame. The lungs, heart, livei, kidneys, and skin, all receive benefits from its more wholesome condition. Holloway’s puri fying Pills operate directly, powerfully, and beneficially, upon the whole mass of blood, whether venous or arterial. They strengthen the stomach, excite the liver and kidneys, disease, and prolong existence. PARLIAMENT. !• - * ; *■ • : NNi'ATI .'NS. ‘‘-.iv- V. V..\ (J, ‘■PTENN lON SITTING. Till. i1....60 l:u;i at 2.30. FEMALE FRANCHISE. Colonel Trimble gave notice that he would move—“ That women of the age of 21, whose names are entered on the Rate payers’ Roll should be placed on the Electoral Roll.” QUESTIONS. In reply to questions, it was stated that aportion of the first instalment of the Land Tax only had been collected, and as the time had expired, fresh legislation would be necessary for enabling the collection of the remainder. Five hundred acres of reserves had been gazetted as an endow ment of the Borough of Kumara, and no further reservation could be made under the Act. Government would consider means for providing townships, with less householders than required by the Muni cipal Act, with governing bodies. Govern ment did not intend to give effect to the recommendations made by the Agent- General for altering his designation to that of Resident -Minister. Government had under consideration a proposal to place a a ini on the Estimates for police station j and ;;.M. Court at Lyttelton. Govern ment lid not. propos to app nut a Minister of Mines with an independent portfolio. T.IE PRISONEK WORHAN, The adjourned debate was resumed on the fjuos ion that the Speaker issue his warrhut for the production before the Native Affairs Committee, of Worgan, a prisoner in the Wanganui Gaol. The lion J. Hall said that Government still i uainiained to,at further infora afion I shoub! have beer, given before the motion was made. Mr Moss said it would be the duty of the Committee to resign if interfered with by the Government or the House. Mr Speight thought Government should have been prepared to make the question a Ministerial one. Mr Hamlin, Chairman of the Commit tee, gave particulars of the action taken by the Committee and other information relative thei eto. Mr Moorhouse understood that the Speaker’s warrant would be worthless under the cl’vumstancos. Mr Ormond argued that the matter was one i' hi''ll eight to have been dealt with by a law covrt. He questioned the bona (idea of the case ; the petitioner Davie was a man of indifferent character. He moved as aminiendment- “ That a warrant should not be issued at present, that the Com mittee report on the bona fides of petition, and lie instructed to confine the inquiry so as to ascertain whether the petitioner is or is notin a position to defray the expense of prosecuting his claim in a court of law.’.’ Mr De Lautour said he had investigated the affairs professionally and could satisfy the Hooso of the bona fides of the peti tion. He contended the Speaker had power to issue his warrant for the purpose, and if it could be shown he had not, no time should be lost in getting the power conferred on him. Mr Adams spoke against the impolicy of summoning witnesses from a distance at the expense of the colony, unless two thirds of the Committee concurred in the proposal. The Hon J. Hall said he looked upon the reasons given as sufficient to warrant Government in acquiescing in the applica tion. The bona tides of the petitioner having beenfqnestioned, it would be neces sary to inquire into that point. If the re sult was satisfactory, he could see no reasons why the application should not be granted. 'Die debate was interrupted by the 5.30 p. m. adjournment. EVENING SITTING. The debate was resumed at 7.30 p.m., by Mi Turnbull, who stated that Govern ment would vote for the motion. Mr M’Lean said this was a case ten years old, and it ought to have been tried by a Special Committee, and not left to the disposal of the Native Affairs Com mitte. He would, however, support the motion. Mr Macandrew said that if the amend ment were carried, the effect would he to shelve the whole proceeding. Mr Dick said the action of certain mem bers would have the effect of taking the work off the hands of the Committee, which, considering that the Committee was appointed by the House to do the work, was unfair. He would support the motion. Mr Sutton said he had no idea until that evening that such a charge could be made against him. The real purpose was to get the balance of a sum of £17,500. He wished the matter to be fairly and fully investigated. On a division the amendment was lost by 44 to 21. Ayes, 21.—Messrs Atkinson, Bain, Beetham, Driver, Gibbs Hall, Hurst house, Mason, McLean (teller) Oliver, Ormond (teller), Rolleston, Russell, Sey mour, Stevens, Studholme, Trimble, Whitaker, Willis, Wright. Noes, 44—Messrs Adams, Allwright, Andrews, Ballance, Baron, Bryce, De Lautour (teller), Dick, Finn, Fulton, George, Gisborne, Hamlin (teller), Harris, Hislop, Hurst, Hutchison, Ireland, Kelly, London, Macandrew, M'Donald, Montgomery, Moorhouse, Moss, Murray, Pyke, Reeves, Reid, Sodden, Shanks, Sheehan, Sheppard, Speight, Swanson, Tainui, Tawhai, Te Wheoro, Thomson, Tole, Tamoana, Turnbull, Wallis. HOLIDAY MAKING. The Hon. John Hall announced that for the convenience of members desirous of visiting the Christchurch Pastoral Show, the Hinemoa would leave Wellington to morrow evening, after the House was over, returning from Lyttelton on Tues day night, but there would be no ad journment of the House. PROGRESS OF BILLS. The Manakau Recreation, Christchurch Drill Shed Reserve, and Now River Pilot Station Reserve Bills were read a third time, and passed. The Imprisonment for Debt Abolition Bill was considered in Committee, and progress was reported. The situation of Onehunga Water Re serve Rill was passed. The Licensing Act Further Amend ment Bill was considered in Committee, and progress was reported. Friday, Nov. 7. i AFTERNOON SITTING. i { THE PRISONER WORD AN. b V II , :.- t . mat at 2.30. The Speaker reported the arrangements omplyted for hring’ng the prisoner Worgan from Wanganui, to bo examined by the N.it ve Allah's Committee. HABITUAL DRUNKARDS. Replying to a question, it was stated that Government desired further informa tion before introducing a Bill dealing with habitual drunkards. RAILWAY WORKSHOPS. Government had not yet accepted a tender, not having finally decided upon a site, for the railway workshops at New Market. A tender had been provisionally accepted, hut for prudential reasons Go vernment had since abandoned that in tention. RAILWAY BENEFIT SOCIETIES. It was optional on the part of railway servants leaving the service to continue their connection with a Railway Benefit Soc'etv or not. There was a rule which obliged rail wav employees on Si nth Is land lines to belong to the Railway Reno fit Society, but not more than half (ho number been conneate 1 with the society. THE WORKSHOPS AT DUNEDIN. Preparations for erecting railway work shops at Dunedin similar to those at Ad d ugtou we"o ho* ngniahj, and additions tv. the nil wav motion wore in progress. IW AITOV ABA RAILWAY. The contract time ft-r completing the "Vt da-a contract, of the Wanganui-Fatea line expired on Ah December, and the contractor bad been warned that the penalty would be enforced if work the was not completed. No communication had V-en found from T 'owi nr oth"r natives relative to the ex tendon of the main line from Auckland to Lake Tanpo, thence to the West Coast, a 'd the practicability of the route would he tested. A OO.AL TAX. Government had under conside-r.tior: a recommendation to impose a doty on ,vl coal imported into the colony. A TAX ON HOPS. Government had under consideration the propriety of complying with the pr-’ver of a petition from hop growers in Nelson that the dutyon imported hops be increased. NEW RILLS. The following Bills were introduced ; To authorise Governors of High Schools t/> realise on reserves and endowments, and provide for the investment of pro ceeds ; Sheriffs’ Act 185'i, Amendment Bill ; to facilitate and encourage the im nrovement of landby drainage ; the South land High Schoob TRIF.NKIAT, P* RLTAMTSVTS. The Triennial Parliaments Bill was rea i\ a third time, and passed. OTJAT.TFTOATION OF RT.FPTOBS 81T.1.. The Qualification of Electors Bill was further considered in Committee. Mr Montgomery moved that clause 1 bo made to read “ That no person should be ent.itiled to exercise more than one vote.” Mr Moss made a further amendment— ‘ • That ever yin an of 21 years, being a British subject, residing one year in the colony, or one month ’-i the district, should be , entitled to registration, and 1 hat in the event of an elector leaving home on pleasure or business with the in tention of returning again, his qualifica tion should remain good.” The debate was interrupted by the 5.30 adjournment. EVENING SITTING. Immediately on resuming progress was was reported on the Qualification of Electors Bill. The Hon. Mr Hall moved the second reading of the Election Validation Bill. It sought to validate the elections <>f Messrs Col beck and Tawhai, doubts having arisen thereon. The motion was carried, and the Bill was considered in Committee. Mr Andrews complained that in tlui case of Sir George Grey no attempt had been made to validate his election and charged Government with partiality towards Mr Colbeck, one of their sup porters. Sir George Grey reiterated the charge, adding that if the Bill passed he would move that the finding of the Christchurch Election Committee he quashed. Govern ment had made this a party question which was reprohensive. Mr Hall denied having done so, and referred to Mr Gisborne who had paired on the vote with a Government supporter. Mr Gisborne stated that Mr Hall had distinctly stated it was not a party ques tion. The Bill was reported with the addition of Major Te Whero’s name to the sche dule of the Bill, which was read a third time and'passed. The Qualifications of Electors Bill was further considered in committee. Mr Montgomery’s amendment to con fine each elector to one vote in the Colony, was negatived, on a division of 30 to 25. Ayes—2s ; Ballance, Barron, De Lau tour, Dick, Fisher (Heathcote), Sir G. Grey, Harris, Hutchison, London, Macau ili'ew, Macdonald, Montgomery, Moss, Beid. Seddon, Shanks, Sheehan, Shep herd, Speight, Tainui, Tawhio, Te Where, Tole, Trimide, Turnbull. Noes, 30.—Adams, Atkinson, Bain, Brandon, Bryce, Colbeck, Diver, Gibbs, Hall, Hamlin, Hursthouse, Johm-t >n, Kelly, Levin, M‘Lean, Murray, Oliver, Ormond, Pitt, Rolleston, Saunders, Stevens, Sutton, Swanson, Tomoana, Wallis, Whyte, Willis, Wright, Richard son. Breach of Promise. Mr Justice Barry and special jury were occupied for two days at the Cork Assizes in trying a case of breach of promise of marriage, in which the damages were laid at £IOOO. The plaintiff was Miss Julia M’Evers, youngest daughter of the late Dr M'Evers, who practised as a physician at Cork, and the defendant, also a native of Cork, is a London solicitor, and com menced his career as a clerk with the plaintiff’s unde. A number of effusive letters from the defendant to the plaintiff were put in. He had inquired aft> r h.-r fortune, which was stated to b e LI3OO down, with the pro.-pect of more. TV ere was no evidence that there was anything on the part of the plaintiff affording defendant an excuse for breaking off the marriage. The jury returned a verdict for the plaintiff, damages LJOOO. Saturday, November B, i 8/9-1 THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN 3

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RESIDENT MAGISTRATE'S COURT. Friday, 7th November. (Before Mr F. Guineas, R.M.) FURIOUS RIDING. William Lindsay and James Tindall were charged with furious riding in East street on Saturday evening last. They were fine! £1 each and costs. A “ ROUSE-ABOUT. ” Smith v. Corsbie.—£l4 for wages. Mr Purnell appeared for defendant. Plaintiff deposed to having been cook for defendant at 25s a week. Defendant, who is manager of Alford Station, told him after some time to go fencing but he refused to leave the kitchen. The R.M. here remarked that the sum mons had been addressed to Mrs Corsbie. Witness continued —He had not re ceived any money. Cross examined by Mr Purnell—Gave Mr Corsbie notice on Monday night and left on the following Thursday. Was em ployed on July' 21st at £1 a week as “ rouse -about.” Was engaged as a general station hand, and worked four weeks as such ; then went on as cook. Mr Corsbie said he would give him 25a. a week then. Witness worked 8 weeks as cook. Two different accounts were here read out to witness, showing various discrep ancies. In one case that plaintiff claimed £ll 5s 3d, and in the other £l4. Witness admitted having received goods to the amount of £4 14s 9d from Mitchell and Turner. Admitted having received 16s worth of stores. Asked Mr Corsbie for payment when leaving, but never gave him a bill. Knew that £6 5s 6d was paid into Court as payment in full last week, and was willing to take that as payment in folk Lewis Corsbie, Manager Alford Station, engaged Smith at 20s per week as station hand. Did not promise him any advance in his wages when he put him on as cook. The men complained of plaintiff being dirty, and when witness said so to him he gave a week’s notice. After some conver sation with him he used some strong lan guage, and left at once. Would have paid him if he had asked. When lie sued wit ness a week ago, witness paid the amount due into Court. Cross-examined by plaintiff—You did not ask me for wages and I did not tell you to go to the devil. Judgment for £5 10s 3d, without costs. UNPAID ADVERTISING. Weeks and Dixon v. Harris. Mr Harris applied for a nonsuit on the ground that no date was attached to the summons. Granted. In the case of the same plaintiffs v. Harris and Ireland, Mr Harris claimed a nonsuit on the ground that neither the plaintiffs or defendants were described to disclose any averment of partnership. His Worship considered it to be a pity that the plaint contained technical errors, which rendered the summons of no avail The objections were trifling and frivolous, but being legal, plaintiffs must be non suited. a neighbors’ disagreement. Beckett v. Cass.—Claim £2l9s 9d. Mr Harris for plaintiff, and Mr Purnell for defendant. Henry Beckett, farmer, Wakanui, de posed to having grazed sheep for defen dant. The charge of l£d per head is a fair one. Also lent mm a roller, for which plaintiff charged 2s 6d per day rent. _ Cross-examined by Mr Purnell —Bought the sheep on May 23rd from Cass at the same price as he had paid for them, and was to pay after harvest. Cass sued me for the sheep in May, and I confessed judgment. 1 did not put in any set-off at f.W. time. I did not know the rules of the Court. I did not know what a set-off was. I have let the case wait so long be cause I had not the money to take legal proceedings. Francis Cass—Soldßeckett the sheepat a cheap rate, as they bad the grazing, and I v, lambs in, with time to pay MV.- t-vu-e. ■ A.-kr.nvlcdicc' ! - 10 charge for tvoil'-v. Baskott main no claim for r.-iinr until 1 sued l;im. I chr-rgc him in \.>v {ii-t oil for hire oi harrows, dray and tank, at what I consider a fair charge. I looked upon the loans of the plant as neighbourly actions. Cross-examined by Mr Harris—The money for the wool from the sheep was divided; they were shorn in November. His Worship struck out both' sum monses, the claims for hire of rollers, etc., and gave judgment for £ll6s 9d. Each to pay his own costs. DISPUTED FENCING. Wm. Deaton v. Henry Moffakt. —Claim £8 9s fid, balance for repairing fences and sowing grass seed. The case had been adjourned at the reques of the defendant for the produc tion of evidence. Mr Liddle stated he had examined the work, and estimated that the repairs done should be performed in three weeks ; and 8s per day would be a fair remuneration. [Plaintiff had claimed 6 weeks days at 34s per week —£11 9s 6d, and gave credit for £3 paid on account.] Could repair 6 chains per day himself of such a fence. Nine chains were washed away and about 60 damaged. Tyson Hodgson—Had inspected the fence. Should say a fortnight or three weeks would do it, and I would give 7s a day for such work. The original value of such a fence is about 3s 6d per chain. About 60 chains were repaired, and should say the average vale of the work would be Is 3d per chain. Wm. Bennison—l engaged Deaton to do the work. There are about 300 chains in the fence altogether. The time charged was actually put in by Deaton. Wm. Deaton deposed to having done the repairs. Tried to plough furrows for sods for the fence, but in some places had to carry the sods some distance. Judgment was given for £3l2s, and £3 18a. a “ competent” ploughman. Demuth v. Leahy.—Claim, £lO. Mr Purnell for plaintiff; Mr O’Reilly for defendant. Plaintiff deposed to having worked for defendant. Did not go on to learn plough ing, but was' a competent ploughman. Was there eight weeks and three days, John Leahy stated that plaintiff had engaged with him on the understanding that he was to work three or four weeks f jr nothing, to learn ploughing. He did not know when left alone how to set his plough. Good ploughmen’s wages are 25ar per week. He left without notice, ap4 faf Thought it would take a man 12 months to learn to be a fair ploughman. L. E. Corsbie—Have seen plaintiff at work. Am sure he is not a good plough man. Present wages for good ploughmen, and since June Ist, have been £1 per week. Wm. Revans deposed to being present when plaintiff offered to go to work for a month or so for nothing to learn plough ing. Plaintiff went to Watkins after wards, flax cutting. J. Rappingdale said Demulh had done ploughing on his farm and to his satisfac tion. It took witness six months to learn ploughing. Judgment for £4 without costs. HE WASN’T A SUNDOWNER. Madden v. Leahy.—Claim, £l9, for wages. Mr Purnell for plaintiff; Mr O’Reilly for defendant. A set-off was filed of £7 7s 3d, of which £3 7s 3d was admitted. Plaintiff deposed having gone to work for Leahy. No agreement was made as to wages. Worked 19 weeks, and had received Is 6d on account. Had been there in three previous winters. Did not demand wages before. Did not loaf about. Was fetched from Morgan’s to do fencing. Nothing was said about wages. Did not ask for any, and was ordered away from the farm. John Leahy—Defendant stopped at my place for two winters previous to the last one, and I generally gave him him a few pounds when he went away. I consider his board and cb/thes, &c., were sufficient payment for his labor. Plaintiff has done some gorse sowing and fencing, for which lam willing to pay him, Mr Corsbie deposed that he had seen plaintiff stopping at Leahy’s for three winters, he went there for his winter quarters. Thought 10s per week as much as he was worth. Judgment for £l4 ss; less set-off £4 17s 6d—£9 7s 6d and costs. Friedlander Bros v. Findlay.—Claim £8 3s. Judgment for amount claimed with costs. Lancaster v. Bullen.—Claim £l7 9s 9d, Judgment for plaintiff. Miller v. Carlton —Adjourned till 21st, MR LEAHT’S FENCES. Cross & Jenkins v. Leahy—claim, £6 11s 8d for fencing. Plaintiff Cross deposed that he had erected about 40 chains of sod fencing. After we had worked a day or two Leahy said he would not bind us. but that if we liked to go on he would not be particular to another shilling a chain, and we went on and finished the work. He. made no complaint. He has not paid any money to me. Cross-examined by defendant—You told us that the land could be dug anywhere. You sent us back over the work, and showed us how to strain the wire. You told us not to mind making the ditch on one part of the fence. John Leahy said he had not paid the men because the work was not completed, and as he wanted the ditch more than the fence, for the purpose of getting soil to grow gorse on. The bank itself was made in a very slovenly manner. The ordinary price of such a fence could be done for 6s per chain. Told them if they did not like to go on with the work they could knock off. Mr Rippingdale gave evidence that the work was done well at first, but afterwards in a slovenly manner. As no backing had been put against the bank it had fallen down. I don't call a fence finished without backing. 1 could make 10s a-day at the work, and am 60 years of age. Mr Wilkie gave evidence as to the value of work of this nature. Had known a similar fence put up at 3s 9d per chain, but in good times such a fence would be put up at 6s, and a good workman could do two chains a day. The magistrate said he could not form an idea as to the value of the work done, as no evidence pointing to that had been given. Judgment would be given for the full amount and costs—in all, £9 14s Bd. The Nihilist Organisation. letter from St. Petersburg says that people in Europe have no idea of the de velopment and power of ihe Nihilist or ganisation. For instance, it is a mis take to believe it is a superficial move ment, and that it has not taken deep root in the Russian nation. It is true that the chiefs come from the middle classes, and it is a significant fact that these men should discover no other means of obtaining liberty than that of force. A plan has been hit upon and already applied for a long time of pro pagating their doctrines among the masses, and more especially among the peasantry, under the very eyes of the police, without awakening suspicions. Their system is this : —None of their proselytising agents are allowed at first either to show that that they are skilled workmen or to profess to understand agricultural matters. Poorly clad, these men are sent to settle in out-of-the-way villages, to work away at their trade for years without giving the least hint as to what is the bent of their political principles. They are extremely diligent at work, and preach by word and example the greatest moderation, especially in respect to the use of intoxicating liquors, and usually marry in the place. It it only when they have thoroughly estab lished their position, and gained a certain amount of influence over their neigh bors that they begin slowly and unos tentatiously to promulgate their doctrines. It is asserted that in this manner a net has been spread over the whole of the Russian Empire, the meshes of which are ever thickening, so that it is even now impossible to say how deeply this Nihilist organisation has taken root in the land, and how widespread is its development. Naturally the preference is given to those places far from any of the great thorough fares and railways. The Nihilists, with prudent foresight, have chosen for their principal field of action those places which are the least liable to the supervision of the political agents of the Government. It is thus that silently this active revolu tionary party proceeds with its develop ment, wl ich sooner or later must end in an irresistible erruption. For the present it only produces spasmodic outbreaks, ending in high-handed and arbitrary re pression, which only increases the evil in stead of exterminating it. The Nihilists arrested already number tens of thousands. WAKANUI ROAD BOARD. The usual monthly meeting of the above Board was held on Thursday, at the Board’s office. Present—Messrs Fried lander, Saunders, Hunt, and Wilson. Mr Friedlander apologised for the absence Mr Winter, and the chair was taken by Mr Friedlander. UNPAID RATES. The rates still due amounted to £284 It was stated by some of the members chat they had not been served. Corbett’s road, &c. A petition was presented from Thomas Walsh and others, to the effect that the cutting .was unsafe, and that Corbett’s road required shingling. Referred to the surveyor. stagnant water. Mr Thcmas Covill complained of stag nant water near cottages on Wakanui road. Referred to the surveyor. SUBSIDIES. A circular was read from the Secretary to the Treasury stating that the sum of £760 15s 4d had been paid to the Board’s credit. alteration of name. From the County Council stating that the Government had consented to alter the name of the district to Wakanui. petitions. A petition was presented from a number of ratepayers in the Seafield district ask ing that Denihay’a road be formed to the Rakaia boundary. Referred to the surveyor. GRAVEL PITS. From Saunders Bros., stating that the price required by Mr Denshire for one acre of land for a gravel reserve would be £lO. The offer was accepted. Also from Mr W. Smith, offering one acre on same road for £SO. This offer was refused. From Mr J. V. Ross, offering one acre on rural section 26,526, for £ls, and the Board must fence it. Accepted. The surveyor’s report was then' read. report. “ Ashburton, Nov. 6, 1879. “ To the Chairman and members Waka nui Road Board. “ We beg to submit the following re port: — “ Chertsey Road.—The contract for metalling this road has been completed. “ Gibson’s Road.—Part of the contract for formation and metalling of this road has been done, as it is difficult to get shingle out of the pit the Board have secured, on account of water, it would be as well to let the contract stand over until such time that it can be conveniently worked. “Butterick’s Road.—The contract for metalling this road has been completed satisfactorily. “ Mill Road by Holmes’.—The contract for metalling this road has been com pleted. We would recommend that the contractor be required to metal a fui’ther portion about twenty chains towards the Wakanui Creek—which would connect this road with a good metalled road to the town. “ Maintenance of roads.—Mr SiTcock is at work repairing the roads in the Waka nui district. “Road to Kennedy’s.—We have in spected this road, and estimate the cost of making road fit for traffic at about £25. It is difficult to determine where the north western end of this road is, as all pegs have been removed, and existing fences evidently cross the road, thus making it necessary that the road should be re surveyed. “ According to instructions, we have prepared plans &c, and have called for tenders for works authorised at your last meeting, which will be laid before you to-day. “ We have the honor to be, “Yours Obediently, “ C. E. Fooks, & Son, “ Surveyors, &c., to the Wakanui Road Board.” The report was received, and it was de cided to request the Chief Surveyor to have the road to Kennedy’s defined. Re Gibson's road. The surveyor was instructed to see Mr Bennett re gravel, and the contractor be requested to let the contract stand over. It was resolved that Fletcher’s contract for metalling Mill road be extended to Bruce’s road. The following tenders were accepted : No. 7. Beach Road—Charles Smithel, re-formation, per chain, 9s 6d ; metal, per yard, Is 4d. No. 8. Supply of 3000 yards metal to Beach Road.—John Gritfen, per yard, Is sd. No. 9. Drain on Leadley’s road.—The tenders for this work were held over until Messrs Winter and Hunt had waited on the County Council with a view to obtain ing a grant in aid. 10. Shingling Denshiro’s Road. —John Boyle, ll£d per yard. 11. Shingling Rule’s Road. John Black ; drain, per chain, 3s ; shingle, per yard, llid. 12. Sliingling Butterick’s Road, not to be done. The pay sheet was then passed and the Board adjourned. SOUTH RAKAIA ROAD BOARD. The usual monthly meeting of the South Bakaia Road Board was held on Thursday at the Board Room. Present: Messrs C. N. Machie (Chairman), Coster, Lambie, and Gordon Holmes. The Engineer reported on the works in progress. Along with Mr Coster he had gone to pass a hundred chains for plough ing out on Murdock’s contract for metal ling the Bushy Park road. They found that the stacker had collected earth and placed it in the middle of the stack. The work was passed conditionally on 200 cubic yards of metalling being put on after the other had been ploughed out. The quality of the gravel now being used on this contract was inferior, and contained a large percentage of sand. The con tractor was cautioned against using the inferior gravel. A progress payment of £IOO had been passed on the work leaving a balance due on the contract of £145 17s lid. Bruce, the contractor for the lower end of the Boundary road had finished his work satisfactorily, and a cer tificate f«>r payment had been passed. Mangbam’s contract for forming the road from the Bushy Park to the Boundary road was just about completed, only re quiring a few lumps to be taken off. The work had been well done, and a progress payment had accordingly been passed. On his Bushy Park contract for shingling no thing as yet had been done. Progress was being made by Messrs Fraser and Gregg with shingling the River road, and forming roads to the river. The Engineer drew the attention of the Board to Jones’s road from the ford to the corner of the Back road. There were about 30 chains of the road, and it had been in a very bad state ever since the flood. It required re forming and remetalling. CHOPPING OFF. The Resident Railway Engineer wrote to say that only £3B 14s 7d of a bill re cently rendered to the Board by the rail way authorities for £7O 17s 9d was payable by the Board. The account arose out of the removal, for a short distance, of a house. The railway had in error charged the cost of painting, &c., porch, locks, glass, and fencing against the Board. MAPS OF THE DISTRICT. Mr Ward, Survey Office, Christchurch, wrote, stating the price of a district map to be £lO 10s. The Secretary was instucted to procure a new map. RIGHT OF WAY. The ferryman at Dobbin’s Ford wrote, stating that the Acton Station Com pany had closed the road on the south side of the river, and taken down the signal pole. Another right of way was at once required, as also a signal pole. The matter was referred to the Engineer and Mr Lambie to consider the advisable ness of purchasing land to make a new road. POUND. The County County Council wrote, ad vising the Board that Mr Marshman had been written to endorsing the Board’s recommendation, and requesting the Com missioner of Lands to give effect to the Board’s application. ALLEGED OVERCHARGE. Lake and Beard wrote, stating that they would leave the price of work done by them last winter for the Board, to be fixed by the Board themselves, though the writers were of opinion that the price they had charged was not too high. The work was the repairing of roads after the flood. It was resolved to hold over this account until the roads had been repaired—a deputation bringing complaints regarding the roads had appeared at last sitting of the Board. TENDERS. The tender of R. Patton for forming a road near Irish Town was accepted at 7s per chain, as also metalling 155 chains at Is Id per cubic yard, and metalling 70 chains on Duncan’s road at Is l|d. MOUNT HUTT BOUNDARY. The Engineer stated that with regard to the boundary road between the Rakaia and Mount Hutt districts, he had attended at the road itself, by appointment with the Mount Hutt Surveyor, but that gentleman had not put in an appearance, so that there was nothing to report. It was resolved that the Chairman write to the Chairman of the Mount Hutt Road Board with reference to the creek on the boundary road between Messrs Jackson’s aud Irwin’s. CORRESPONDENCE. We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expressed by our correspondents. To the Editor. Sir, —Seeing in the “ Ashburton Mail ” of Tuesday last remarks reflecting on the management of the Ashburton Racing Club Committee, and having been a member of that Committee for the past three years, I should like to answer a few of the points raised in the letter signed “ A subscriber to the Racing Club.” Ist.—So far as regards the young men of the Racing Club requiring any training, they are probably as well up in sporting matters as any contributor to the “Mail,” is. 2nd.—Regarding the Scientific Cadger mentioned in the leading article in the “ Mail” of the Istinst., if the writer means the Secretary to the Club (Mr Wilkie), I am quite certain that our forth coming Ashburton meeting will turn out quite as successfully as did last year’s. 3rd.—As far as cadging for subscriptions, there has not been a penny subscribed by, nor asked for from non-members, as there are are 86 members in the Club who are fully able to manage their own affairs without the advice of critics in Burnett street. Sir, had the proprietor of the “ Mail,” acted fairly in the past by the Club, in his charges for printing and ad vertising, he would still have had his share of the Club’s money, but the Club could not afford to pay the exorbitant piices charged by the “ Mail,”. If “Sub scriber ”is so hard up that he cannot afford to purchase a copy of the “Guardian” for the purpose of seeing the race pro gramme, he will, by calling at our store, or on any member of the Committee, ob tain a programme gratis, and any other information he may be in search of. When the present Committee took the Club matters in hand two years ago, there were debts owing to the amount of over £SO, and as the following figures will show, there has been a wonderful dif ference in the financial state of affairs in the Club since Mr Wilkie has held the Secretaryship. 1877 1878 Cost of Improve ment effected to course ... ... 15 IO o HO 11 I Paid in Stakes ... 242 Io o 352 o o Received for nomi nations accep tances &c. ... in 12 o 195 o o Subscriytions col lected 93 1 3 212 17 o Sale of privileges 44 12 o 207 10 o Outstanding liabili ties of proceed ingmeetingspaid 25 O O 72 O O Grant made to Steeplech a s e Committee ... 25 o o Grant received from Steeple chace Commit tee 24 10 II The proceeds of the sale of privileges on Thursday realised £lßl, and two of the items were still left to dispose of. This is another proof that the management is not what the “Mail” would like its readers to believe. I am, Sir, Yours, &c., Max Fiuedlandee. Member of the Ashburton Race Club Committee. THE FARMER. What is a Small Farm ? (From the San Francisco Bulletin.) In some of the older States twenty acres is sometimes called a small farm ; and on such small areas a family might be sup ported. The question is frequently raised, “What is a small farm in California ?” The answer in a general way is that 160 acres is a small farm, and 80 acres a very small one, if the one point is kept in view of the capacity of such a farm to support a family. Smaller tracts might do it if devoted to some specially, an orchard or a market garden, for instance. Aside from such specialties it will require a larger area of land to support a family in comfort here than in the Atlantic States. The greater number of these small tracts will be cultivated without irrigation, especially where the rainfall is sufficient to produce a crop. There will, therefore, be no succession of crops in a given year. The hay and the grain will be cut in their season. There will be little or no after math. The one crop of fruit will be gathered, and so of all other products. The twenty-acre farm, in the hands of an old-fashioned farmer, will turn out to be something of a delusion. Some account must be taken of climate, of the capacity of the land to produce, proximity to markets and the prices which the surplus produce will bring. The ten and twenty acre farms appear very well on paper. As surburban tracts they may be very desir able. But when a man goes into the country with his family to live by agricul ture, he needs more room if he is not to devote his energies to a few specialties. He will find the 160 acre tract small enough when ho comes to segregate fields for pasture, forestry, orchards, grain and so on. Relatively, it might be said that the average farm of this size is something like a 40-acre farm in some of the Atlan tic States. The ten and twenty-acre farms sketched on paper are very pretty ; de voted to market gardening they are some times very profitable, But for the sale of garden truck to any advantage one must live near the city or large town. Now, most of the farms for sale are w-> remote for such purposes. A twenty-acre tract devoted to gardening would supply a small country town. A small farm in California is one with a sufficient area to support a moderate-sized family in comfort, with the possibility of laying up a little money ; and that at present is about as much as can be done in this State on a turn of 160 acres. Still it must bo said that this need not always be true in this State, and the course of events is towards smaller average farms than those of 160 acres. Where water for irrigation can be pro cured the best of our lands will bear as minute a subdivision as any land in the world, and / will nevertheless support a family in comfort. So long, however, as wheat-growing is our chief occupation and source of revenue, 160 acres will not be called a large farm. But, as our popu lation increases, new industries and pro ducts will become naturalized among us, and we may confidently expect that men will live here, as in other places, on very small tracts of land. It happens, in many cases, that twenty acres of good land near a market is worth, so far as the ease and comfort of living is concerned, more than a whole section further off. An emigrant who has not means enough to purchase the 160 acres which makes a small wheat farm, need not despair, but let him buy what he can afford, cultivate it in corn, vegetables and fruits, raise all the water he can by means of a windmill or horse-power, and so toil upward by degrees. We have seen a success made on ten acres, even when the produce had to be shipped forty miles to a market. It is better, though, that a man should, if possible, struggle through, and, for his children’s sake, win a larger tract, say the typical 160 acres of which we have spoken. Encouragement of Mutton Eating. The Chicago “ Live Stock Journal ” thinks that mutton is too much neglected as an article of food, saying : Americans are not mutton eaters to any such degree as they are beef and pork eaters. There is often good demand for mutton or lamb, but it is a comparatively limited one. At the great live stock markets, as Chicago, where there are receipts of thousands of cattle and hogs, there are but hundreds of sheep. In many a village meat market, mutton is rarely to be fouud. There has been gain in this direction ; mutton is eaten more commonly than was the case a few years ago ; there is an increasing ap preciation of good qualitjr in the flesh of sheep, as there has been in the flesh of the ox. But the best interest of American sheep rearing would bo much advanced if the mass of the people could be induced to become habitual mutton eaters, as they nowarebeef and pork consumers. Reliance upon wool as the only source of profit in sheep rearing is to become a thing of the past in all the older settled portions of the country. No rapid change of habit in such matters is to be expected ; but the sheep growers can help—first, by having sheep of good quality with which to supply whatever demand exists : by themselves practicing what they preach, and by en couraging the butchers in the neighboring town or village to keep mutton in their shops and call attention of their customers to it. The export demand for American sheep is very encouraging. In 1879, the United States and Canadas shipped 84,000 sheep to Great Britain, almost as large a number as was that of the cattle exported. Since the restrictions placed on the exportation of live fat cattle to Great Britain, the number of sheep sent over is much greater than that of cattle. Thus the arrivals at Liverpool, the first week in May, were, 370 cattle, 2308 sheep and 1050 pigs. The same week, 1529 carcases of mutton were landed at Liverpool. Butter Making in Fresno County. From the Fresno Expositor. It is but a short time ago, less than eight years, when very nearly all the butter used in Fresno county was brought in kegs from Chicago, and retailed at from four to six bits per pound. It was poor at best, and was generally reduced to oil. It was then thought to bo impossible to make butter on the plains in summer, and those having cows usually settled in the mountains during the summer months to engage in butter and cheese making. But with the population came the necessity for a change, and by a little effort it was found that good butter could be made anywhere in the county in sum mer, and as a consequence there is always home-made butter in market, sweet and fresh, and selling at from fifteen to thirty cents a pound, according to- the season. It is brought to market as solid and nice as one could wish, and is easily kept so by keeping it covered with wet cloths. Last Friday, when the thermometer marked in the coolest places over 100 degrees in the shade, parties brought butter to town in an open wagon, from a distance of 16 miles, and it was as cool and hard as one would desire. With a suitable dairy house, such as the Washington Colony people propose to put up, and the abun dant yielding fields of alfalfa, there is no reason why a large amount of first-class butter should not be shipped from here to San Francisco for sale. The Lay of the Hunted Pig. (From the Scouring of Ike White Horse.) “ Vathcrs, mothers, mothers’ sons ! You as loves yer little wuns ! Happy pegs among the stubble, Listen to a tale of trouble ; Listen, pegs, in yeard and stye, How the Barkshire chaps zard I. “ I wur barn at Kingstone-Lisle, Wher I vrolicked var a while, As vine a peg as e’er was zeen (One of a litter of thirteen) Till some chaps wi’ cussed spite Aimed ov I to make a zite, And to have a • hit o’ van’, Took I up to Uflington. Up, vorights the Castle mound . They did set I on the ground ; Then a thousand chaps, or nigh, Ruuned and hollered arter I Ther, then, I, till I wur bio wed, Ilmiucd and hollered all I knowed, When, so zure as pegs is pegs, Eight chaps ketched I by the legs, Two to each—’tis truth I tell eo— Dree more clasped I round the belly ! Under all they fellers lyin’ Pegs !•—I thought as I wur (lyin’. ‘ But the Squire (I thonks I zee un), Varmer Whitfield riflin’ wi’ un, Fot I out o’ all thuck caddie, Stretched athurt the vartner’s zaddle— Bless ’em, pegs in yeard and stye, Them two vrends as stuck to I. “ Barkshire men, from Hill and Yale, All as ever hears this tale, If to spwoort you be inclined, Plane to bear this here in mind— Pegs beant made no race to win, Be zhart o’ wind, and tight o’ skin, Dwont ’ee hunt ’em, but instead At backswyrd break each other’s yead Cheezes down the manger rowl— Or try and dim the greasy powl. “ Pigs in stubble, yeard, and stye, May you be never zard like I, Nor may wi’ greasy ears and tail, By men, and bwoys drough White Horse Vale. ” The Fire at Sarajevo. The latest accounts of the disaster at Serajevo, which occurred on the 9th Aug , represents that 760 houses, exclusive of side houses and shops, have been burned down. The rich Servians are leaving the town with their families for the country. To provide room for the homeless the militia have left their quarters, which are now filled with the poor panic-stricken sufferers. Two explosions followed the outbreak of the fire, supposed to be of spirit casks. One man was killed. The house which first caught, as well as those in its neighborhood, was very favorable to the spreading of the flames, having felt the intense heat of the two preceding months. A high wind was blowing during the time the fire lasted. One hour after the fire started three gunshots from the Gastello called the attention of the inhabi tants to their imminent danger. Mean while all the ten streets of the Tinman Catholic quarter were on fire, including the Homan Catholic Church, the nuns’ school, and the German school. The fire advanced to the bridge and street known as Tschumurija, and reached a mosque filled with State provisions. On other sides the fire was half an hour later— namely, half past six—before reaching the Latin Bridge and Franz Joseph street, which it immediately swept over, proceed ing thence to Tschlihan and the Great Bazaar. It was only at this juncture that the inhabitants gained an idea of the terrible danger which threatened the whole city. The hastened to their dwell ings, crying, “ Sanve qui pent.” The soldiers were all this time working inde fatigably, but it was found impossble to limit the range of the fire. The commer cial quarters called Tschrschiga, then began to burn, and at 8 p.m. Serajevo was one great furnace, extending from Miljas karivier to Ferhadia street, and from the Great Servian Church to the Begova Mosque. The engines and water supply were totally in adequate to the occasion. The Spanish quarter, with all its wood houses, was set on fire ; also Tschmaltusha street, with the officers’ hospital, the German Consulate, and the Turkish Bath, at 10 p.m. the fire stood at Careva Bridge. From time to time the explodings of car tridges and sharp detonations were beam, but nothing interrupted the gallantry with which the soldiers worked. At midnight the fire reached the Italian Consulate, near Mountainsloles, where it wasstopped, but on the other side it went on to Tsch crncrlanira and Liurawina streets. At 3 o’clock in the morning the commercial quarter could not yet be passed being still partly burning and partly glowing after the expiring flames. The Great Bazaar, in these portions not made of wood, had resisted the flames, as well as the Great Mosque Begovadshamija. Two other mosques were, however, burned. The storm having ceased and the mill-rivulet being led into the streets the fire was limited and more easily extinguished. The next day there were only some little outbreaks, and the chief danger had been overcome, but the interior of Serajevo, which was its most interesting part, exists no more. The danger threatening the Mijaska, on the left bank of which the State buildings are situated, was averted by the cessation of the storm. The relief committee is doing its work energetically, I and its quick help is certainly wanted Professor Blackie on the' Land Laws. (From the S.otsman.) The eighth annual assembly of the Gaelic Society of Inverness took place recently. Professor Blackie discoursed on the depopulation of the Highlands, and a need of a reform of the land laws. On this latter subject he argued that we must buckle ourselves to the readjust ment of these laws, and ho contended that by universal admission they were in some respects the worst possible, and directly calculated to keep up rather than to break down the unnatural antagonism of interests between the lords of the land and-the occupiers of the soil to which our present abnormal agrarian condition was mainly attributable. We must, said the Professor, look upon the accumulation of large estates in the hands of a few as an exceptional phenomenon, which a wise legislature will think it a plain duty to counteract rather than to encourage ; and this can easily be done when the duty is once clearly acknowledged, by modifying the law of succession, by rendering illegal all testamentary dispositions of land under whatever guise to persons not yet living, by declaring war, root and branch, against the entail system, by re moving without mercy the artificial hindrances which our system of con veyancing lays on the transfer of landed property, by adjusting our laws of land tenure, so as to make them always lean with a kindly partiality to the weaker rather than to the stronger party in the contract, by setting a strict limit to the spouting propensities of idle gentleman ship in every case when it tends to en croach on the industrial use of soil by im posing a swinging tax on all absentee proprietors, as persons who, while they drain the country of its money, make no social return to the district from which they derive their social importance ; and finally, if it should be necessary, by es tablishing a national fund for assisting small tenants and crofters in favorable situations to buy up their tenant-right and constitute themselves into peasant proprietors with absolute ownership. In the natural course of things, if Britain is not to be ruined, these changes must come; and it were the wisdom of our aristocracy, than whom as a whole a more respectable body does not exist in Europe, to take the lead in a series of well-calcu lated reforms tending to give more in dependence and manhood to the cultiva tors of the soil, rather than by opposing them to fan the flame of a great agrarian revolution which may break out vol canically, and overwhelm them perhaps at no distant date. The Borrowing Powers of New Zealand. The London “ Times ’’ prints in its city article the subjoined complaint about the borrowing propensities of most of the colonies, and adds the remark that this complaint is only too well founded ; 30th August, 1879. Sib, —It is discouraging to holders of Colonial Bonds to see the apparently reck less fashion in' which the Australian and New Zealand Governments apply for and obtain fresh borrowing powers. It is only three or four months since New South Wales raised a large loan here (some £3,000,000, I think, though I have not the figures at hand), and in a recent tele gram it was stated that yet another £7,000,000 had been authorised; while New Zealand, already too deeply in debt, follows suit with £5,000,000 more ; and South Australia, I understand, will again be in the market towards the close of the year. The result is the New South Wales Pour per Cents, which in May last were worth lOli, are now under 97, or, allowing for the accrued interest in each case, a fall of over per cent. I am aware that some of the rise was due to the glowing accounts of New South Wales finance circulating prior to the issue of the last loan. But we have since heard that the revenue for the year is £50,000 under the estimates, and for many reasons it seems to me that present holders and intending future subscribers have some right to know to what extent this system is to be carried, or otherwise we are likely to see history repeating itself, in a series of disasters similar to those caused by the superabundance of foreign loans a few years since. I am, sir, Your, obedient servant, Pktjdentu. The Holidays. “ All work and no play makes Jack' a dull boy. ” So says an adage as old as it is true, and in this spring season of the year, when ail nature is putting on holiday attire, it is only natural that humanity too should disport itself and enjoy the well earned recreation it deserves. Wherever the Anglo-Saxon race is collected together, something in the shape of horse, boat, or foot racing is indulged in, and no matter whether the stakes on an event be a couple of thousand pounds or two drinks, the colonial population, as a rule, look upon it as a duty to attend, and absence from sports or races is considered more unusual than non-attendonce at church. Ashbur ton is in no way behind other portions of the British dominions in enjoying holidays, and plenty of them at that. In fact the days set apart for enjoyment are, we think, rather numerous this year. There are the Prince of Wales’ Birthday on the 10th inst., the Show and Races on the 18th, 19th, and 20th, Caledonian Sports on Boxing Day, and Winslow Races, Warter ton Sports, and Rakaia Sports on New Year’s Day—so that the sport-loving public will have quite a choice of places at which to enjoy themselves. That money is available even iirthese bard times, is evi dent from the prices realised at the sale of privileges yesterday, and although a few growlers exist in the community, who delight in finding fault with the exertions of public spirited bodies, we are glad to find that their narrow-minded ideas are not believed in beyond a very limited section of the public at largo. As a matter of fact a very small amount of the money run for at the Racing Club’s meeting is subscribed by the outside public, the owners of horses finding nearly the amount run for themselves, in the shape of entries and nominations; and the sport itself at country meetings has generally less, of the betting element about it that obtains at the larger metropolitan races. 4 THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN Sati rcay, Novemeer 8, 1870 The late Baron Rothschild left £SOOO for Christian charities. The Grand Hotel of Paris is to be put up for sale for 27,700,000 f. 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?Ui^AT.. ; iS^-l THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN 5 General Merchants. r GREAT AND EXTRAORDINARY 3 SUCCESS 4 OF THE GREAT BANKRUPT SALE AT ' ORE AND CO.’S BANKRUPT STOCKS AMOUNTING TO £8,321 12s. 2d. The Cheap Sale will be con tinued from day to day up to January ist, when we expect to have all the Bankrupt Stocks purchased by us cleared out. £ 8. d. Hooper, Aitken _ and Co. ’s Stock \ 5345 4 J. H. Pass and ) „ zT T _ _ Co.’s Stock j 2976 I IO We are now selling the above Stocks at Less than Half Price, to effect a complete clearance. SEE PRICE LIST. DRAPERY DEPARTMENT. Prints at 4Ad, sd, and 6d per yard. Brown Holland, 7d, Bd, and 9d per yard. Dressed do., 9d and lOd per yard. Printed Muslins, 6d and 7d per yard. Black Alapaca, 8d to la per yard. Coloured Alapaca, 6d to la 4d per yard. Mixed Cords, 8d to Is per yard. 10 doz Ladies’ Straw Hats, Is each. 6 doz Lads’ do., la 3d to Is 9d each. Trimmed Hats in great variety, 3s 6d to 7s 6d. Paris Trimmed Bonnets and Hats in great variety. Ladies’ Stockings at Gd, Bd, to Is 6d. per pair. Ladies’ Ballriggan Hose, Is 3d to 2s 6d. Children’s Socks at 2d to 6d per pair. Horrock’s Calico half price. Cotton Ticking at 6d and Bd. Linen Ticking at 8d to Is. Best Wincey, at 6d to Is. CLOTHING DEPARTMENT. Boy’s Suits at 9s 6d to 255. Gent’s Suits at 40s, 47s 6d, to 60s. Gent’s Trousers at 8s 6d to 14s 6d. Gent’s Hats at 3s 6d, 4s 6d, 5a 9d, to 7s 7d. Boy’s Straw Hats, Is each. BOOTS. 1 case Children’s Boots, slightly knocked about, Is 6d per pair. Children’s Elastic Sides, 2s 6d, 3s, and 3s 6d. Children’s Lace-up, 2s 3d to 4s 6d. Ladies’ Best Kidd Boots at 7s 6d to 10s Gd. Gent’s Boots at 8s 6d to 16s 6d. CARPETS. China Matting at 8d to Is. Cocoanut Matting at Is 9d to 2s 6d. Felt Carpet, 2s, 2s 6d, and 3s 6d. Kidder Carpet at 2s 6d, 3s, and 3s 6d. Tapestry in great variety at 3s. Brussels at 2s Gd under regular prices. DRESSMAKING under the superin tendence of a most experienced dress maker. All orders executed on the shortest possible notice. Charges very moderate. COME AT ONCE AND SECURE B \RGAINS. ORR AND CO., IMPORTERS, \SHBURTCN AND RAKAIA. 174 - Ptfblid NdtiW - . ~ CHAMBERS, JgOOT AND SHOEMAKER, East Sxbjbkt, Ashburton. Boots and Shoes of all kinds Sewn or Pegged. Repairs Attended To. 48 FAMILY HOTEL dur'ham STREET NORTH, CHRISTCHURCH. WHITE "PARSONS, (Late of the Royal Hotel, Lyttelton.) This Hotel is now Renovated and fitted up as a FIRST CLASS FAMILY HOTEL. 49 SPORTING. Messrs, saunders & walker have fof Sale Two Greyhound Puppies, eight months’ old, by Mr. Chat tens’ Azamat out of owners’ L’Esprit. Azamat (imported) is by Tulloch gorum, out of Cygnet, and won a 43 and 22 dog stake in England. L’Esprit (imported) is by Pell Mell out of Scrap, and won the Nelson Gold Cup in 1878.' ’ She is sister to La Rapide, i L’Encore, and other Australian celebri ties. Apply to MR. S. SAUNDERS, Ashburton, or, MR. W. G. WALKER, 98 . Christchurch. FARMERS. —Do not neglect to Read the Agricultural Papers appearing in the “Ashburton Guardian.” NOTICE. IN THE ASSIGNED ESTATE OF SANDO AND OLSEN. PERSONS having Claims on the above Estate are requested to forward same, with proofs,/ to Messrs Saunders Brothers, Ashburton, not later than 25th instant, after which date no claim will be admitted. A first dividend will ‘ be payable at Messrs Saunders Brothers’ offices, on Friday, October 31st. |, Trustees. 99 —562 a -Sr- J. E. Buchanan & Co., AUCTIONEERS, Land & Estate Agents, ASHBURTON. TTTTg Proprietors wish to call attention to their LAND AND ESTATE DEPARTMENT. In this Department Farms can be Leased or Sold, and Stock, Plant, &c., valued for outgoing or incoming tenants. General Laiid Business carefully exe cuted. Sales of Stock, Merchandise, and Genera Effects are held every Saturday, at the Auctioneers’ Rooms, and Yards adjoining. MB. BUCHANAN Attends the Ashburton and Tinwald Yards on Sale days, for the Sale of every Description of-Stock.’ - weekly Sales every Satur day, at 12.30. ■J- A 1 '4 l/A. A- J ■■ - ... Auction Rooms and Yards Havelock 'Street.'" 37 THE ASHBUR2ON GUARDIAN in the Country are particularly requested to communicate with the Publishers if their papers are not properly addressed. The number of Sub scribers has increased so rapidly that un less greai ca|e i|i taken in giving orders as how ■td f ’be sent, the papers may at the wrong place. All orders rpsoxnpt attention. m* r* weeks and dixon, V- ! . - Proprietors* October 18' 1879* General Merchants. T. R. II ODDER AND { Company, GENERAL MERCHANTS, DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, ANI STOREKEEPERS, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, (Opposite Railway Station.) 1 NEW SPRING AND SUMMEE STOCK JUST RECEIVED. , DRAPERY, MILINERY, HATS ) CLOTHING, BOOTS, SHOES, Ac., Ac., ESPECIAL attention has been giver to this Department in selecting the NEW STYLES in COSTUMES and DRESS MATERIALS. I All the fashionable styles of Ladies Hat« and Bo mets (trimmed and un trimnred), Trimmings, Fishus, Mantles, Capes, Ribbons, Hosiery, Gloves, Sunshades, and U nderclothing. MILINERY AND DRESSMAKING ON THE PREMISES, By Most Competent Hands. i Carpets, Druggetts, Scotch, and Manchester Goods. T. R. HODDER & COMPANY’S CLOTHING & MERCERY DEPART MENT. Boys’ Youths’ and Men’s Summer Suits, Imported and Victorian make. DUST COATS, Alpacca and Silk, HATS, New Felts, Helmets (in Rush, Leg. horn, Tweed, and China Peth) SCARFS, Ties, Collars, Gloves, Umbrellas etc., etc. TWEEDS, Scotch, Yorkshire, and Colonial, T. R. HODDER & COMPANY’S BOOT AND SHOE STORE. Childrens’, Boys’, and Girls’ Boots, Shoes, and Slipper Ladies’, and Gentlemen’s Boots, Shoes, and Slippers, In every variety, Colonial and Imported from the best houses, and sold at the smallest possible profit. T. R. Hodder &Company GROCERIES, OILMEN’S STORES, AND PROVISION DEPARTMENT. New Season’s Teas, ; Finest Sugars, . • Soaps, Candles, 1 &c., &c. T. R. H. & Co. acknow'i ledge the great success attending their introduction of the the Small Profits and Quick Return Busi ness, and would State it is their intention to continue Selling the . . Very Best Class of Goods in every department, at the At the Smallest Possible Prof CASH PRICE LISTS FURNISHED ON APPLICA TION. T. R. Hodder and Company. IRONMONGERY, FURNISHING, AND HARDWARE, Of Every Description, for Building and • 1 Furnishing purposes. Produce Bought For Cash, or Taken in Exchange. ORDERS from ANY PART OF THE PROVINCE, : Catefully and promptly attended to, ’.. DELIVERY. OF GOODS DAILY IN TOWN. T. R. HODDER AND Company, GENERAL MERCHANTS; EAST STREET, ASHBURTON {Opposite the Railway Station.) General Merchants. MUST BE SOLD, TO MAKE ROOM FOR COMING SHIPMENTS. NOVELTIES! NOVELTIES! NOVELTIES o r WE ARE NOW OPENING OUR ’ SPRING AND SUMMER DRAPERY OUR OUTFITTING DEPARTMENT IS NOW REPLETE WITH THE MOST FASHIONABLE AND SERVICEABLE GOODS. gPnH Boys’ Knickerbocker and Tunic Suits Boys’ and Youths’ Tweed Galatea Suits ~ ~ Hats, in large variety j ~ ~ Trousers and Vests | ~ ~ Moleskin Trousers I ~ ~ Crimean Shirts I Collars, Braces, Ties, I Etc., Etc., Etc. f Men’s Tweed Galatea Sac and Paget Suits ~ Waterproof Coats -, ~ Blouses and Overalls (Patented), American Duck | Shirts, Scarves, Collars (Socks and Half-Hose of every description, <fcc., Ac. SUPERIOR ROOTS AND SHOES, OF COLONIAL MANUFACTURE. SHEARING. SHEARING. SHEARING. We are now prepared for the coming season with a LARGE and WELL SELECTED STOCK of SHEEPSHEARS, including WARD AND PAYNE’S No. 38 and 79, and numerous other Brands. ’ WASHITA, ARKANSAS, s HINDOSTAN, and TURKEY STONES. STOVER AND SON’S RAW AND BOILED OILS. RADDLE, LAMPBLACK, INK POWDER, Ac., Ac. CALCUTTA WOOLPACKS—FULL WEIGHTS. IMPLEMENTS, Etc. TO FARMERS WE CAN ESPECIALLY OFFER, AT REDUCED PRICES : Hornsby’s Ploughs, H., H.H., R. 8., and R.C., and extras for same Reid and Grey’s Double and Treble Furrow Ploughs, and extras for same Drays, 2J, 2J, and 3 axles , Zigzag and Flexible Chain Harrows Cambridge and Plain Field Rollers Broadcast and Hand Sowing Machines Best Ironbark 2,3, and 4-horse Swingle Trees Cheese Presses. Bentall’s Chaff-Cutters and Corn-Crushers, all sizes Corrugated Iron, from 6 to 9 feet, best brands Ryland’s Best Fencing Wire, No. 6 to 11 Fencing Material, Consisting of Staples, Stakes, Posts, and Wire r Strainers. ALSO A VERY LARGE STOCK OF L Douglas’ and Goulds’ American Pumps, Force Pumps, and Piping (I£, and 2), • and Farm and Station Stores of all kinds. WE HAVE ALWAYS ON HAND A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF SADDLES, SHAFT, LEADING. AND PLOUGH HARNESS HORSE-CLOTHS IN EVERY VARIETY. j WE ARE NOW TAKING ORDERS FOR ; REAPERS AND BINDERS - FOR THE COMING SEASON. :o:- IRONMONGERY DEPARTMENT. We beg to call special attention to the above, and have determined (to meet the present depressed times) to reduce prices to the lowest remunerative rates To parties furnishing wo can offer advantages seldom met with, having just received a large and well-selected stock of household requisites, comprising Single and Double English and French Iron Bedsteads, Fenders, Fireirons, Coal Vases, Scuttles, Fountains, Boilers, Kettles, Saucepans, Stew and Preserving Pans, all sizes ; Electro-plated, Nickel Silver, Britannia Metal, and Tinware, of all descriptions. To builders and contractors we offer special inducements, having a very heavy stock of Leamington Patent Ranges (2ft Gin to 4ft Gin); Cindrella, Queens, Victoria, Vesper, and Kaiser Stoves, Register Grates, Carpenters’ Rim, Mortice, and Plate . Hocks, and general builders’ ironmongery. We have also on hand an extensive stock of painters’, glaziers’ and paperhangers’ ■ materials, consisting of Red and White Lead, Paints, and Colors, of all kinds; Raw and Boiled Linseed Oils, Turpentine, Varnishes, Brushes, Window Glass, of,all kinds; Putty, Paperhangings, etc., etc. Carpenters and joiners would do well to call and inspect our stock of Tools. We are now landing a shipment of American Goods, containing a great variety I of Tools and Yankee Notions. A large stock of Rod, Bar, and Sheet Iron, also a large and good stock of Blacksmiths and Farriers tools on hand. o GROCERY DEPARTMENT. THE ABOVE DEPARTMENT IS NOW WELL STOCKED WITH ~ New Seaosn’s Teas, in Half-Chests and Boxes Superior Mauritius Sugars, white and brown crystals and Counters Venus Twist and Black Swan Tobacco Currants, Eleme Raisins, Sultanas, Muscatell Raisins (new fruit) Jordan and Shell Almonds. Bottled Fruit, Figs, Essences, etc., etc. A Large Stock of English and Colonial Lollies, and a full assortment of I Pink’s, Morton’s, and Crosse and Blackwell’s Pickles, Jams. Jellies, Sauces, Potted and Preserved Meats, etc., etc. 0 CHINA AND GLASSWARE, We invite inspection of this Department in Particular, as we have just unpacked twenty-three crates of General Crockery and eight casks of Glassware, consisting of Sots of Cut and Pressed Decanters; Water-Crafts; Tumblers ; Wine, Custard, and Jelly Glasses. INSPECT OUR STOCK BEFORE PURCHASING ELSEWHERE. FRIEDLANDER BROS. 8 Agents Colonial Fire Insurance Company. General Merchants- OKU AND CO, ASHBURTON AND RAKAIA. BANKRUPT ESTATE HOOPER, AITKEN & Co. ORR AND Co., AVING Purchased the Wliole of the above Stock from the Trustees, will offer it for SALE on SATU RD AY, At the Premises Lately occupied by J. H. PASS AND Co. THE GOODS ARE ALL QUITE NEW AND IN SPLENDID CONDI TION, AND WILL BE SOLD AT .Less Than Half Price for CASH. COME AT ONCE, AND Secure Bargains COME EARLY, OF SATURDAY, 27 t] ? ORR AND CO. IMPORTERS, ASHBURTON AND RAKAIA- Auction Sales. THIS DAY, SATURDAY, N)Yi£il3Ell 8. ASHBURTON SALE ROOMS AND yards. JE. BUCHANAN & CO. will hold , their usual weekly sale of Polar oes Oats Iron Bedsteads Chinaware Sundry Effects. J. E. BUCHANAN & Co. , 173 Auctioneers. WEDNESDAY, 12th NOVEMBER, At 2 p.m. JE. BUCHANAN AND CO. hare , received instructions to sell by public auction at their Rooms, Havelock Street, on the above date— -0 Suburban Sections ; Also, 1 Double-seated Bugcy. Terms very liberal. For plans and particulars apply at v! e Auctioneers' oliice. J. E. BUCHANAN & CO., Auctioneers. WINSLOW, ASHBURTON. Messrs h. matron and 00. have received instructions from Messrs Fnsby Bros, to SELL BY AUCTION, WITHOUT RESERVE, At tlic Homestead, n- ar VV uisiow ON MONDAY, 10th INSTANT, At 12 o’clock, THEIR MAGNIFICENT FREEHOLD OF jAA ACRES OF FIRST-CLASS TV/ V 7 LAND, of which 150 acres are in crop ; Also, THEIR LEASEHOLD OF 9/0 ACRES ADJOINING.. THE W I ■'■J A LOVE, of which 230 acres are in crop. Those Farms, containing as they do, some of the choicest and earliest selected land in the Ashhurion district: and being only three and a-half miles from Tin warn and one and a-half miles from Winslow • offer facilities for the conveyance of pro duce seldom to be met with. On the Farms there are two good Seven-roomed Houses and a good Garden. The land is thoroughly fenced, and, taken as a whole, is one of the best pro perties that has been offered to the public for some considerable time past. Together with their STOCK, FARMING IMPLEMENTS, Ac., &c., &c. HORSES. I hay mare, Fanny, aged l bay marc, Nellie, aged I black geiding. Prince, 4yrs I roan gelding, Charlie, aged I bay gelding, Balo, fyrs I bay gelding, Jock, 3yrs I chestnut gelding, Paddy, 4yrs I bay filly. Blossom, 3yrs l bay filly, Kitty, 3yrs 1 chestnut m: re Jessie, Syrs 2 two-year-olds by Rob Koy 2 two-year-olds by Champion I fdly by Bamcy O’Hea 1 one-year-old by <, bief 1 seven-year-old brood mare 8 milch cows - - 2 yearlings 2 nine-months 4 calves 360 sheep, mixed ages and sexes 20 pigs Fowls, &c. IMPLEMENTS. 2 double-furrow ploughs hv Duncan 1 single-fa 1 row plough by’Hornsby 2 sets har;o'\s 1 chain harrow, 16 ft I broadcast sowing machine, by Dcncais, first prize at Show 1 Bft Cambridge roller, by Anderson I 4-horse-power and intermediate 1 Richmond and Chandler chaffcutter 1 cultivator 3 drays 1 spring trap and harness Harness for ten horses 2 Samuelson’s six-arm reapers 1 Osborne’s reaper and binder Weighing machine 300 sacks. Also, Hay, Clover hay 150 red clover ' 7 tons oaten sheaves Quantity of oats. Also, The FURNITURE contained in the two dwelling-houses. Inspection is invited. MONDAY, ioth INSTANT. Sale at 12 o’clock. 166 H. MATSON AND CO| THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, Prick Twopence, CAN be obtained from the following Agents, who will receive orders - H. M. Jones ... The Triangle E. A. Garnett ... East Street K. Sando ... East Street D. Williamson ... East Street M, Guianey ... ■ Wakanui . M. Atkinson ... Seafield G. Leadley ..... .Wakanui Cre«k ; T. M. Jones.&.Co.. .d Seafield J. Lambie ... Kyle: Win. Cox ... . Bakaia W. C. Morgan ... Alford Forest W. Harris ... Winslow J. Davison ... Westerfield J. Stephens 1 ’ „. Alford Forest T. E. Tomlinson ... Mount Soraais. P. Tisch Spread Eagls A. R. Markham &Uo. Chertsey M; Hudson ... Waterton W. H. Wako ... Ashton J. Bowick ... Mayfield Intending Subscribers will please fillup forms, which can be obtained from any’of the above Agents.. They will also oblige by stilting on-ithe back of the order,.t<» which agent they pay their subscriptions. . , WEEKS ,15; DIXON, .>■;£' ' , Printers- and

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THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN Saturday, November 8,18 6 Printed and published by HORACE Jm« Weeks and Charles , Dixon, at tUr Printing Office, East Street, Ashbarer, Saturday,, November 8, 1879. Business Notices.. B L I G H’S CANTERBURY RESTAURANT, Papanui Road, near Post Office, Christchurch. MEALS AT ALL HOURS OF THE DAY. Board and Lodging, 175., 18s., £1 a week. BEDS* MEALS—Is. Each. 452 CHERTSE Y, A. R. MARKHAM (Next Montgomery’s, Chertsey), GENERAL STOREKEEPER, HAVING taken over the store of Messrs. Orr and Co., and increased the stock, is prepared to supply first-class articles in Grocery, Drapery, Ironmongery, etc. ■ —— Agentfor THE ASHBURTON HERALD. 4*3 Medicinal. STEEDMAN’S SOOTHING POWDERS FOR CHILDREN CUTTING TEETH. CAUTION TO PURCHASERS. The value of this well-known Family Medi cine has been largely tested in all parts of the world, and by all grades of society, for upwards e( FIFTY YEARS. Its well-earned exten sive sale has induced SPURIOUS IMITA TIONS, some of which in OUTWARD APPEARANCE so closely resemble the ori ginal as to have deceived many purchasers. The proprietor therefore feels it due to the public to give a special caution against the use of SUCH IMITATIONS, Purchasers are therefore requested carefully to observe the four following distinctive characteristics, without which none are genuine'■— 1st —In every case the words JOHN STEEDMAN, CHEMIST, WALWORTH, SURREY, are engraved on the Government Stamp affixed to each packet. aai— Each Single Powder has directions for the dose, and the words, John Steedman, Chemist, Walwo:th, Surrey, printed thereon. 3rd—The name, Steedman, is always spelt with two EE’s. 4th —The manufacture is earned on solely at Walworth, Surrey. „ Sold in Packets by all Chemists and Medi cine Vendors* Sold by Kempthorne, Prosser and Co., Auckland. 49° HEALTH FOR ALL. HOLLOWAY’S PIUS AND OINTMENT THE PILLS Purify tho Liood, correct all disorders of the Livsr, Stomach, Kidneys aud Bowels, and are invaluable in all com* pi .tmts incidental to Females. THE OINTMENT I« the only reliable remedy for Bad Legs, Old Wounds. Sores, and Ulcers. For Bronchitis, Diphtheria, Coughs Gr ids Gout, Rluumatiim, and all Skin Dt teases it has no equal Sold by the Proprietor, Tinman Houowat, 633, Oxford Street, London, and by all ifisdiotne Vendors throughout the World. GRATEFUL—COMFORTIN G. £7 PPS’S BREAKFAST COCOA. a thorough knowledge of the natural iws which govern the operations of digestion ad nutrition, and bv a careful application of ie fine properties of well selected cocoa, Mr. taps has provided our breakfast tables with a diately-flavoured. beverage which may save s many heavy doctors’ bills. It is by tne judi ions use of such articles of diet, that a coostitu. km may be gradually built up until strong nougb to roast every tendency to disease, inndreds of subtle maladies are floating around a, ready to attack wherever there is a weak mini. . We may escape many a fata Ishaft by keeping ourselves well fortified with pure blood nd a properly nourished frame. ” — Tki' Civil \etvtce Gazette. ~ SOLD ONLY IN PACKETS LABELLED [AMES EPPS AND CO Homaepathic Chemists, London. KEATING'S COUGH LOZENGES. COUGHS, ASTHMA, BRONCHITIS, ACCUMULATION OF PHLEGM. Composed of the purest articles. These jzenges contain no opium nor any deleterious ug, therefore the most delicate can take em with perfect confidence. Their beneficial eet is speedy and certain. This old nnfail g family remedy is daily recommended by the »t eminent physicians. In use nearly 6o medical testimony. 23, Cold Harbopr Lane, London, • July 25th, 1877. SIB, —Your Lozenges are excellent, and llipir-beneficial effect most rclialiiv. I . strongly recommend them in cases of vough and asthma. Thereat liberty to state this as my opinion, years’ experience, j. Brincia&e, M.K.C. S. L., L.S.A., LM. Mr. T. igfsting, ~ Indian Medical Service. Dear SOl,— Having tried your Lozenges in India I have much pleasure m testifying to thnr’ behefitial eftects in cases of Incipient Consumption, Asthma and Bronchial Affec tions. 1 have-prescribed, them largely wkh the best results. " . W, B. G—. Apothecary, H.M.S. Keating’S'Cough Lozenges are sold by all iiy f'iM of various sizes, each having tbe wprds '“Keating’s Cough Lozenges n eajmgtea on the Government stamp. 637 WORM TABLETS. aoiy for .IN T EST IN A L or ttKAD { WORMS. It is a perfectly yUdpreparofioii, and is cspedall y adapted in tins by all chemists, Useful Information. NEW ZEALAND STAMP DUTIES. Affidavit or Declaration ... ... o 2 6 Agreements, where the value is of or upwards. ... ... O I o Ditto, deed, I os. counterpart Annual License, Joint Stock Com pany, on every j£ioo of nomi nal capital ... ... ... o l o Appointments, of power over pro perty ... ... ... o io o Bill of Exchange, on demand ... o o 6 Ditto, ditto, inland, not on demand, for every or part thereof ... o 1 o Bill of Lading, or receipt, or copy... o 1 o Certificate of Incorporation ... 5 o o Cheque or dra t for any sum ... o o 1 Conveyance for every .£SO, or part thereof .. ... ...O 5 0 Deed of Settlement, for every or part thereof ... o 5 0 Deeds not otherwise charged ... o 10 o Lease, without premium, for every or part thereof annual rent ... ... ... o 2 o Ditto, with premium, with or with out rent, or with premium an annual rent of /20 or more, same rate as Conveyances, on the premium and rent: Coun tei part of Lease ... ...026 Policy of Insurance, Marine, for every £loo or part there of... ... ... ... o 1 o Ditto, not exceeding six months for every j£ioo, is. ;12 months ... o 2 o Power of Attorney ... ... o 10 o Promissory Notes on demand ... o o 1 Ditto, other than to bearer, on de mand, not exceeding £2s, 6d; not exceeding £<io, is; and for every additional £ SO, or part ... ... ... o I o Receipt for £2, 01 upwards ...00 1 Transfer of Shares, where purchase money does not exceed £2O, is; £so, 2s6d; £IOO, ss; exceed ing £ 100 for every £so or part thereof ... ... ... o 2 6 Transfer of station or Run, (except as a mortgage) for every £IOO of value ... ... ... o 10 o MOONLIGHT EVENINGS. The Moon at 3 days old shines till about 8 o’clock. The Moon at 6 days old shines till about half-past 10 o’clock. The Moon at 8 days old shines till nearly I o’clock in the morning. The Moon at 12 days old shines from sun down till about 4 in the morning. The Muon at 15 days old is full, and shines all night. The Moon at 18 days old rises about 9 p.m. and shines till morning. The Moon at 21 days old rises about II p.m. and shines till morning. The Moon at 24 days old rises about 2 a.m. and shines till morning. The Moon at 27 days old rises about 4 a.m. and shines till sunrise. THE HOUSEWIFE’S TABLE. The following is a very valuable housewife’s table, by which persons not having scales and. weights at hand may readily measure the article wanted to form any recipe without the trouble of weighing, allowance to be made for an extraordinary dryness or moisture of the ar ticle weighed or measured Wheat flour, 1 pound is I quart Indian meal, 1 pound 2 ounces are 1 quart. Butter, when soft, I pound is I quart. Loaf sugar, broken, I pound is I quart. White sugar, powdered, I pound 1 ounce ate I quart. Ten eggs are 1 pound. Flour, 4 pecks are I bushel. Sixteen large tablespoonsful are I'pint. Eight large teaspoonsful are I gilL Four large teaspoonsful are gill. Two gills are % pint Two pints aie I quart. Four quarts, are I gallon. A common sized tumbler holds pint. A common sized wine glass is a gilL A tea-cup is 1 gill. A laige wine-glass is 1 gill. Forty drops are equal to I teaspoonful. Four teaspoonfuls are equal to 1 tablespoon fuL REGISTRATION OF BIRTHS, MAR RIAGES, AND DEATHS. Births. —Parents and all other persons pre sent at a birth, are liable under the Act for Registration under penalty of £\o ; failing, the occupier of house in which such birth took place is liable. Births are registered free up to sixty-two days, day of birth and of registra tion, both inclusive; afterwards up to six months, on payment of ss. penalty, and after declaration as to truth of particulars being duly made ; and beyond six months only after conviction before a Magistrate, and on pro duction of certificate of conviction signed by Magistrate or Clerk to Bench, and within one month of such conviction. There are other provisions as to registration of children found exposed, and registration of names within one year of birth. Marriages. —Marriages must be solem nized with open doors, between eight in the morning and four in the afternoon, in the presence of two or more witnesses. Persons objecting to be married by a clergyman, can be married in a Registrar’s office by a Registrar. Persons desirous of being married must give notice to the Registrar of the district, and take out a Marriage Certificate; but before doing so, must have resided in the district three clear days immediately proceeding the application for certificate. The fees are ;—for Notice and Certificate, £1 2S 6d ; Marriage by Registrar, £1 ; and 2s 6d for Copyof Marriage Registrar. Persons wishing to be married out of the dis trict in which they live, can only do so by ; residing in the district in which they wish h>be married for three clear days, and obtaining certificate from the Registrar of that district. And persons living in different districts _ must either both reside for three clear days in the same district, or else obtain two Certificates, vizone from the Registrar of each of the districts in which ' they reside. _ Any person making false affirmation, declaration, or repre sentation before a Registrar, is guilty of mis demeanour. Deaths. —The occupier of house in which death occurs, and all persons present at a death, are liable for the registration within thirty-one days; and failing these, the Undertaker or person so acting, under penalty of,^10; but any of the persons liable may depute, in writing, some person acquainted with par ticulars required to attend and register ; and the person registering MUST in all cases take to the Registrar the Doctor’s Certificate of Death. In all cases of burial, the Undertaker or person so acting, must return to the Registrar within seven days, the Burial Cer tificate, duly signed by Undertaker and officiating Minister, or two householders pre sent at such burial. Undertakers not return ing such Burial Certificates within seven days are liable to a penalty of £5 : and Clergymen officiating and not signing Burial Certificates are also liable to a penalty of £5. Any person not attending to register, after notice from Registrar is duly given, is liable to a penalty of £2O There are various other provisions defining powers and duties of Registrar, and imposing penalties for neglect in complying with various «f. Ura Act. TJseM Information. VACCINATION. By an Act of the General Assembly of New Zealand, it is made compulsory upon every parent to take his child, within six months of its birth, to the Medical Officer appointed by Government for the district, or to some qualified Medical Practitioner, to have the child vaccin ated, and on the eighth day following to take the child back again for inspection. For breach of this law a fine not exceeding 40s. may be recovered before any Bench of Magis trates. If the child be properly vaccinated, the Medical Officer or Practitioner is to give a certificate of the fact. If the child be not sus ceptible, or unfit to endure the process, another certificate is to be given, which will clear the parents of the consequences. Children, al though vaccinated, whose vaccination certifi cates are not forwarded to the Registrar of the district arc still liable to a fine of 40s. Inno culation with the virus of small pox is a crime punishable by a penalty of £lO, The word “ parent ” means father, mother, or other per son having the care, nurture, or custody of the child. SLAUGHTER-HOUSE LICENSES. “The Slaughter-House Act, 1877,” pro vides that “no license shall be issued in res pect of any slaughter-house situated within half a mile from the outer boundary of any borough, unless such slaughter-house has been erected, or was in course of erection for that purpose immediately before the Ist December, 1877. If such slaughter-house is within the above described limit, application tor the license must be made to the Council of the nearest Borough. It a slaughter-house is within any County, ex cept as aforesaid, the application must be made to the Council of such county. No license, fnot being the renewal of a previously existing license, shall be issued to any person, unless public notice shall have been given by the applicant for the same, once m each week for one month, immediately preceding the time when such application is to be heard.” MAGISTRATE’S COURT FEES. Table of Fees to be taken in respect of Proceedings under “The Resi dent Magistrates’ Act, 1867,” by Bailiffs. Service of summons or subpoena, or order or copy of notice of set-off, if within 2 miles of the Court House, 3s ; for every extra mile, one way, is; bailiff’s fee upon execution of any warrant, or going to view tenement, upon each view, 4s; executing any warrant, or going to view tenement beyond 2 miles from tike Court House, for every extra mile, one way. Is ; poundage on sum levied or received under distress, is ; for keeping possession, per diem, any sum not exceeding 8s; auctioneer’s commission on sale of goods taken in execu-. tion, 5 per cent.; advertising sale, the actual cost; poundage on sum for which the body is taken m execution, is. Table op Fees to be tucen in respect or Proceedings under "The Resi dent Magistrates’Act, 1867,” by the Resident Magistrates, Justices of the Peace, or their Clerks. o I o S s? Filing plaint, including pliant note, if any Filing notice of set-off, accord ing to amount claimed Hearing... Payment of money into Court before judgment, according to amount paid in Judgment Summons to a party Summons to a witness (to n dude one name) Order not being in nature of final judgment ... Adjournment of hearing on application of plaintiff Dr defendant Swearing witnesses, exceeding 3, on either side... Warrant of distress or for seizure of specific goods (value) Warrant for delivery of pos session of tenement Filing agreement (as to juris diction) Filing tneimorandum of claim by landlord for rent Order for i e-hearing Older giving leave to appeal Settling case for appeal, not exceeding $ folios Where case exceeds 5 folios each additional folio Swearing or filing affidavit... For every search ... For every document required in proceedings and not enumerated For every folio above 2 of 90 words each For every copy of any such document, per folio s. s. s. s. s. 12458 12346 3 4 6 8 12 id, in the £ s. s. s. s. s. 11248 134 5 6 22224 22222 12345 112 22 345 6 7 444 4 4 22222 12 3 4 5 222 22 234 5 6 10 10 10 10 10 111 I I I I 1 I 1 I 1 I I I 222 22 I I I I I d. d. d. d. d. 666 6 6 s. s. s. s. s. On every application to the Court, not being a hearing 3 5 7 9 12 Filing notice of any such application ... ... I 2 3 4 5 Filing, &c., of bond under Sections 89 and 100 of Act 5 5 5 5 5 For issuing every warrant of apprehension or committal, except in cases hereinafter ex pressly provided for, 6d in the £. For every summons for commitment under section of “The Resident Magistrate’s Act, 186 k,” 3d in the £ on the amount of the original demand then remaining due. For every hearing of the matters mentioned in such' summons for commitment, fid in the £ on the amount last aforesaid. For issuing every warrant of apprehension under the Ith section of “ The Resident Magistrate’s Act, 1868,” 3d in the £ on the amount last aforesaid. For issuing every warrant of committal under the 9th section of “ The Resident Magistrate’s Act, 1868,” fid in the £ on the amount last afore said. For every bail-bond under section seventeen of “ The Resident Magistrates’ Act, 1868 for any sum not exceeding £20 —ss. Ditto not exceeding £so —7s fid. Dit'o not exceed ing j£ioo—los. For every hearing and order under sections 18 and 19 of “ The Resident Magistrates’ Act, 1868,”; for any sum not exceeding £s—4s } not exceeding £lO -5s ; not exceeding —Bs; not exceeding £$o — 12s; not exceeding j£ioo—2os. For any process or proceeding issued or taken under the twentieth section of “ The Resident Magistrates’ Act, 1868,” the same fees as payable in respect of the like proceed ings under *‘ The District Courts Act.” Public Notices. JUST ARRIVED— SECOND SHIPMENT or gTATIONERY, STATIONERY, DIRECT FROM THE MANUFACTORY. Now Opening Up, To Meet the Requirements or the County of Ashburton, WEEKS AND DIXON Are now Importing, direct from the makers, Every description of Commercial, Law, and General Stationery, which they are in a position to supply, wholesale or retail, at prices that will compare favorably with any house in the Colony. The Goods now being opened up include a Choice Assortment of Plain and Fancy Note Papers and Envelopes, and some very superior kinds. 10 CASES STATIONERY 10 2 BALES PAPER Full particulars in Printed Lists. 2 Commercial and Law Stationery Notepapen in great variety Envelopea of the neweet atylea Inkstands and Bottle* Pens and Penholdera Pencils and Pendlcaaee Account and Pocket Books, Etc. WHOLaSALB AMD KbTAH. WEEKS AND DIXON, Saumdxbs’ KBounnroa, Seat SWeet ASHBURTON, Commercial Stationary. JUST ARRIVED. A CHOICE ASSORTMENT or Commercial AND Household STATIONERY. THE Largest and Finest Lot ever opened up in Ashburton, AND Equal to any exhibited in the Colony. WEEKS & DIXON, Printers, Publishers, AND COMMERCIAL, LAW, AND General Stationers, Gvauux Orm, EAST STREET ASHBURTON. Medicinal Testimonials. Tuam Street, Christchurch, April 28, 1879. To Professor Guscott. Siß,—l have been troubled with Liver Complain these last six years, many times not being able to attend to work. I have tried everything in the shape of patent medicines. I have been an outdoor patient in the Hospi tal ; I got at times temporary relief. I could not sleep on my left side; I kept rolling about backwards and forwards in bed. When I got up in the morning, I would rather be in bed but work I had to attend to. When I had eaten a light meal I found it always lodged in my stomach. Always costive, a great palpi tation, pains across the chest, more particu larly under the left breast, always a violent pain between the shoulders, felt just the same as if any one was pouring water down my back, feet always cold. Happened to get one of your bills when you came to St. Asaph street, which explained to me the symptoms I was laboring under. When I applied to you, you told me all my symptoms, and guaranteed me a perfect cure, which, I am happy to say, you have done through your herbal treatment. I should recommend those troubled with Liver Complaint ta place themselves under your treatment. I am, Sir, Truly thankful, William Manson. Colombo Street, April 21, 1879. To Professor Guscott. Sir, —I have been troubled with Dysentery for the last three months, so much so that I was perfectly exhausted, the linings of my intestines peeled away in flakes. I tried every remedy that I could hear of, but to no purpose. Hearing that you were in Christchurch, and seeing the many wonderful cures, was induced to place myself under your treatment, and I am happy to say in one week I am free from the diarrhoea, and gaining strength from your herbal treatment. I am, yours respectfully, Ellen Brown. I give you this testimonial for the benefit o others, as I know there are a great many others suffering from the same complaint in Christchurch. Borough Hotel, Manchester Street, Christchurch, April 21, 1879. To Professor Guscott. Sir,- -I have been troubled with Sciataca and Rh.umatism since the commencement of the West Coast diggings in 1864, where I had to leave through medical advice, and went to Melbourne, and thence to Sydney, and then I thought I would try the tropical climate of Queensland, and only found temporary relief. I came to Christchnrch, and tried doctors of the best' medical repute, and got no better. Thinking that it was useless to go any further I gave up all hopes of being restored ; I could scarcely walk, and staying at an old friend’s, ke advised me to consult you, and I am happy to say I am in as perfect health as I was in 1864, when I crossed the ranges of the West Coast, and was only ten days under your treatment. John O’Brien. To Professor Guscott SIR, —Having been troubled with asthma for the last seven years, on several occasions I have been propped up in bed, and many times I had t© get up and walk to get a breath of air, and had become so bad that I was not able to attend to my business ; in fact, I had become a burden to myself and the people with whom I was stopping. When I came to you you told me all my symptoms, which gave me confidence to place myself under your treatment, and, being a believer in herbs, and seeing the large assortment in your establishment, and also the references from other sufferers the same as myself, in looking back to the time of my suffering so long, and spending so much money without receiving any benefit from the treat ment until I applied to you.—l remain, yours ever thankful, Donald Smith. Great King-street, Dunedin, May 30. To Professor Guscott. Sir,—l have to inform you that I am able to return home after your treatment of 4 weeks’ duration, having been troubled with dropsy this last 4 years. I have been tapped twice ; I have been under the doctors in Oamaru, and also in Dunedin, and never received any bene fit from their treatment. When my sister called on you last April you told her if I would came to St. Kilda and stop with her you would treat me for a fortnight free of charge, and after that time, if I were no better, you would require no payment; but lam happy to inform you that I feel as well as ever I felt, and free 01 dropsy, and can eat and sleep well. I trust that your days may be long in Dunedin. You may be assured that I will speak of the cure you have effected in me on my return home, as I leave my sistei to-morrow. —I remain yours ever grateful, Mrs. Isabella Fraser. . St. Kilda, June 10, 1878. Manchester Street, Christchurch, April 29th, 1879. To Professor Guscott, Sir, —I have been troubled with Neuralgia for a length of time, and have suffered the most excruciating pains; tried e' erything that I could hear of, I then saw your testimonials in the papers, and the “ Star. ” I was advised to give you a trial, but I have this to say that I am perfectly free from pain. I can eat and sleep well, and am not disturbed at nights or meal times as I have been for a length of time. I have told several the pain I suffered, and the wonderful relief I have had, and 1 would ad vise anyone troubled with Neuralgia to apply to you, as they can depend on a perfect cure. Yours ever grateful, H. B. Williams, Tuam street, Christchurch. To Professor Guscott, Sir, —Having for the last four years suffered from bad eyes, being totally blind in one, and from using a solution of nitrate of silver as a lotion, which had penetrated my whole system, causing me the most acute pains, which, added to rheumatism, prevented my sleeping at night, and rendered my life absolutely burdensome to me, I have consulted and been treated by doc tors in different parts of Canterbury, as also in the Christchurch Hospital, but without obtain ing the slightest relief. Determined to leave no stone unturned while the smallest chance remained of an abatement of my sufferings. I applied to you immediately I heard of your arrival, and the cure which you have effected would seem to many incredible, but as I am still here a living proof of the success of your treatment, as can only be testified by hundreds in Christchurch, who knowing what I was like for so long up to a week ago, look with astonishment at the change which you have wrought. Wishing you many years of happi ness and prosperity in pursuing your useful career, I am, dear Sir, yours respectfully, Patrick Burns. Sexton’s Allenton House, St. Asaph-strest, Christchurch. Commercial Printers. IF YOU WANT A NEAT BUSINESS CARD, GO TO THE “HERALD” OFFICE IF YOU WANT WELL-PRINTED CIRCULAR, TRY THE “HERALD” OFFICEj IF YOU WANT AH ATTRACTIVE HANDBILL, i |TRY THE “HERALD” OFFIOS. IF YOU WANT A MAGNIFICENT POSTER, CALL AT THE HERALD OFFICE. IF YOU WANT ANY DESCRIPTION OF PLAIN OR ORNAMENTAL PRINTING, CALL AT THE “HERALD OFFICE,' East Strbbt Kobth. WEEKS & DIXON, PROPRIETORS. A

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The Ashburton Guardian. COUNTY AGRICUTULRAL AND SPORTING RECORDER VoL. I. No. 20. ASHBURTON, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER ir, 1879 Price—TWOPENCE Auctioneers and Commisssion Agents ALFRED HARRISON, AUCTIONEER, COMMISSION AGENT, ETC. JVAND SALES, Sales of Stock, Mer chandise, Furniture and Effects, also Pigs, Fowls, and General Produce. WEEKLY SALE Every SATURDAY at 12 o’clock. SALE YARDS ATTENDED, ntriea can be made at my office or at the Yards. I* Agent for the Transatlantic Fire Insurance Company. 5 EDMISTON BROS. A GUNDRY (LATH BULLOCK AND CO.), ASHBURTON, General Merchants, Auctioneers, Stock, Station, Estate, and Commission Farm Implements, &c., will be held at their Yards, Ashbur ton, and .the Tinwald Yards, on alternate TUESDAYS. - GASH ADVANCES Made oh Stock, Produce, Ac., consigned v for Positive Sale. EDMISTON 1r.O& & GUNDRY. 19 %rR. JOHN LLOYD CRAWLEY, JxLv AUCTIONEER, STOCK, LAND, ESTATE, AND COM ’■ MISSION AGENT, Holds Weekly Sales Every Saturday, at One o’clock, of Horses, Farm Produce, and General Merchandise of every descrip tion,- Fuß advertisements third page. J. CRAWLEY, AUCTIONEER, Stock, Lahd, Estate, and Commission Agent, Saunders’ Buildings, East-st., Ashburton. 277 a J. £ B .[Gaud.] UOHANAN & Co. Auctioneers, Land, and Estate Agents, ASHBURTON. 313 a FARMERS AND OTHERS. Messrs, aclanp, Campbell, a 1001. ai». prepared to imppij Farmers with Station Stores, Fencing Wihsl 1 Fencing Staples, Standards, Ac., at Lourest Rstes, and of First-class quality. AGENTS FOR THE ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY. CAPITAL £2,000,000 INSURANCES EFFECTED AT LOWEST RATES. AOLAND, CAMPBELL A C.P., (5 . Auctioneers. pREDK. pAVI TT , EAfi»iSTjiwßX (Close to the Railway Station) Ashburton, Xand-andGeiicral Commission Agent. Orders taken for—Sydney Drays, Newcastle and Malvern (by the truck load), Build ing • Materials of ail kinds, Felicing Wire, Agricultural Implements, English and Ameri can, &c., &c. I ' MESSRS. POYNTZ & CO., |V A. ND, JJ.S TATE, GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS. Rents and Debts Collected. Money advanced on Freehold Security. 7 Sotela. RAILWAY HOTEL WINSLOW. YNTR. W. HARRIS requests the pul IyL to know that he is back at his hjpuse, and wishes his old friends to kt that they will receive the same g< jhct£umodation us formerly. Pri\ Suite* of Rooms for families. Wines i Bteer of the lestbrands. Good stab! afffi ltxifie ; boxes, with every attendance W HARRIS, Proprietor. 3*6s Millers, &c. SAUNDERS BROS., MILLERS, Grain Merchants, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS. Offices— BAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Mins— GREAT SOUTH ROAD, 72 HTITOFFAT begs to inform the , jVI inhabitants of Ashburton and surrounding districts that his NEW FLOUR MILL AT WAKANUI HAS COMMENCED WORK, And hopes, by strict attention to busi ness, and turning out a First-class article, to merit a share of public support. Special attention paid to Gristing, and Farmers from a distance can have their Gnat ground by return. 31 Insurance. THE LONDON & LANCASHIRE FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Capital —Fully Subscribed, £1,500,000. ■JURE INSURANCES of all kinds taken at lowest rates, special attention being given to Stack, Farm, Building, and other Agricultural Risks. Applications by letter for insurance will be promptly attended to. The London and Lancashire being purely a Fire Company, the whole of its resources are available to meet Fire claims and this feature will at once commend itself to the public, for the resources of the Company can never be applied to the settlement of Life Claims or Marine Losses, but every penny of its Capital (the whole of which could be called up at any time), together with its reserves, are available for Losses by Fire, and offer a complete guarantee that all engagements will be fully carried out. I Claims are met with promptitude and liberality. Agents for Ashburton— SAUNDERS BROS. 6 Business Notice. IN BANKRUPTCY. WEEKS & DIXON have on Sale at their Office, East Street North,- • PROOFS OF DEBT FORMS, FORMS OF AFFIDAVIT. Also, — FORMS OF TO LET and FOR SALE. CHRISTCHURCH AND SUBURBAN DIRECTORY FOR 1879. ON SALE at the “ HERALD ” Office, Saunders Buildings, East-street. Price : Two Shillings and Sixpence. Neatlt Bound in Cloth. The above Volume contains a lot of valuable information, and should be in the hands of every Tradesman. Timber Merchants. TIMBER! TIMBER!! 300,000 THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND FEET OF SUPERIOR BJUILDING TIMBER. ALSO, 20 t OOO TWENTY TUOI.'SAND SAWN TOTARA AND REACH FINE Jjl ENC IN G gTAKES NOW ON SALE AT HAYES’ TIMBER YARDS, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, AT REDUCED PRICES. 12 Brick Manufactory. BRICKS. rpHE UNDERSIGNED having COM. PLETED oheir KILN at Ashburton, ar« prepared to SUPPLY BRICKS, equal tr any made in the Colony, at any Station up or down. Samples to be seen at the Con.pany'» Offices, Ashburton, Rakaia, and V, inslow W. MONTGOMERY & CO [Limited] Saddler. WML ANDERSON, SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER, Ashburton, HAS always in STOCK a complete assortment of every description of Saddlery, Harness, Whips, Saddlers’ Iron mongery, «fec., imported direct from Eng land. Goods to order manufactured on the premises of the best Materials, and at the lowest rates. 11 Cabinetmakers. c T. A. GATES, AB I N E T MAKER PICTURE FRAME MAKER, AND UNDERTAKER, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, ASHBURTON. 4 SPILLARD’S CABINET MAKING AND UPHOL STERY Manufactory, and Ware house, next to the Union Bank, Tancred street, Ashburton. Sitting Room and Bedroom Tables, Couches, Cheffonniers, Chairs, Chests of Drawers, Washstands, Commodes, Chim ney Glasses, Toilet do., Whatnots, Dress ing Tables, Cradles, Children’s Cots, Bassi nettes, Basket Ware, Bedsteads —double, single, iron, and wood; Mattresses, spring, hair, wool, and flax; Beds, feather, woollen, andcotton-flock; Bolsters and Pillows, do., do.; Carpets, Rugs, Floorcloth; Mats and Matting Fibre, Cocoa and China; Fenders, Fire Irons and Japanned Ware ; Galvanised Baths and Buckets ; Kitchen Tables ; and English and American Chairs. Blinds—Venetian, Wire Gauze, Common Roller, and Spring ; Curtain Poles, &c. Orders promptly attended to. 13 CABINETMAKING & UPHOLSTERING ESTABLISHMENT, East Street (next Echo Dining Rooms), ASHBURTON. John Mee ch, PRACTICAL CABINETMAKER, UPHOLSTERER, PAPERHANGER, &c. ALL KINDS OF REPAIRS. Furniture Renovated and Repolished, or Exchanged. 16 WANTED KNOWN—That Visiting Cards, plain or mourning, can be obtained printed in various styles, at the “ Herald” and “Guardian” offices, near the Railway Station General Merchants. GREAT SALE OF THE t ASSIGNED ESTATE OF HOOPER, AITKEN & CO. OK K AND CO., HAVING SECURED THE ENTIRE STOCK Of the above Estate, amounting to ,£5.345 'os. 4d, Have decided to give the PUBLIC the advantage of their Purchase by SELLING the whole of the DRAPERY, CLOTHING, BOOTS and SHOES, IRONMONGERY, FURNITURE, CROCKERY & GLASSWARE AT ABOUT HALF THE USUAL PRICE foe CASH. SALE OF THE DRAPERY, CLOTHING, BOOTS AND SHOES, AT THE PREMISES LATELY OCCUPIED BT J, H. PASS AND CO. SALE OF THE IRONMONGERY, FURNITURF, CROCKERY & GLASSWARE, AT THE NEW PREMISES OF HOOPER, AITKEN AND CO. BOTH SALES WILL COMMENCE SATURDAY, 27th SEPT. ORR AND CO., ASHBURON AND RAKAIA. 10 Chemist. MEDICAL HALL. Established 1874. J. M. cAMEEIDGE DRUGGIST, FAMILY AND DISPENSING LI I KM IST, Has always in N'toi’k— SPONGES—I loneycomband Turkey Toilet TRUSSES—Common Circular, Cole’s, Sal mon and Ody’s, Mocmain, Nr. ELASTIC STOCKINGS Knee Caps, Wristlets, ami Anklets ; Abdominal Pells in Silk and Thread. FEEDING BOTTLES—Mather’s, Maw’s, Dean’s, Stocker’s, Ayrton and Saun ders’, O’Connell’s. INFANTS’ FOODS—Liebig’s, Hard’s, Neave’s, Ridge’s, Nestle’s. COD LIVER OILS—De Jongh’s, Lang ton’s, Mbller’s, Foxe’s, Southall Bros. PERFUMERY —Piesse and Lubin’s, Rim inel’s, Gosnell’s, P.riedenbach’s, Low’s, The Crown Perfumery Company’s HORSE AND CATTLE MEDICINES. lIOMCEOPATHIC MEDICINES—LeaIh and Ross’s daily expected ex “ Wai tangi. TEETH CAREFULLY EXTRACTED. CHAS. SEATE. Eh’ MJ h-1 a H a o MOORE STREET, o w a o Q 1/2 H ASHBURTON. 62 General Storekeeper. A SHBURTON gTORE. The Oldest Established Business in the County of Ashburton. D. WILLIAMSON AND CO., DRAPERS, GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, TEA, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS. The Best House in Town for MEN’S, BOYS’, AND YOUTHS’ READY-MADE CLOTHING. CELEBRATED BOOT AND SHOE DEPOT. 14 ~ SANDO AND CO., /GENERAL STOREKEEPERS, TOBACCONISTS, NEWS AGENTS, &c,, «fec., EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Labor Registry Office. 35 Painter. J. R. CHAPMAN, -pAINTER, GLAZIER, PAPER HANGER & SIGNWRITER, Importer of Paperhangings, White Lead, Glass, &c. The trade supplied at lowert Wholesale Prices. 17 S. COLLINS & SON, JpAINTERS, PAPERHANGERS, SIGN-WRITERS, PLUMBERS, and DECORATORS, Moore-streei Ashburton. Country orders promptly attended to, and the quality of Work and Materials Guaranteed. Public Notices. WANTED KNOWN—That we are now Selling 250 Cream Laid Commercial Envelopes for 25., cash ; 500 ditto, 3s. Cd. cash ; and 1000 ditto, 6s. 6d., for prompt cash only. Weeks & Dixon. WANTED —Servants out of Employ ment to advertise for Situations in the “Herald” and “Guardian.” Only One Shilling, for Cash, fifteen words. Builders. Ashburton steam saw mills SASH AND DOOR MANUFACTORY. G. PARKIN, Proprietor, BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR. Moore Street, Every description of Timber and HuHilir g Materials in Stock and supplied on most, reasonable Unm->. Plaits prepared and Estimates Given on t ! e shortest notice. 26 Carriers. B. C. SMITH, CARRIER, ETC., Moore Street, Ashburton. TIT H. BREWER’S Royal Mail COACH I , leaves Longbeach for Ashburton (viS Waterton, Ashton, Wheatstone, and Tinwald) daily, at 7 a.m., returning by the same route on arrival of 3 p.m. train from Christchurch. Parcels and orders punctually attended co. T. H. BREWER, 105 Proprietor. I' 71 COOKSON, Wills Street, runs the li, MAIL COACH from Ashburton Railway .Station to Green Street, Alford Forest, and Mount Somers, every Tuesday, and Friday, returning Wednesday and Saturday at 8 p.m. Business Notices. Advertise. If you want fto sell a Farm, to sell a Horse, to rent a Farm, to buy a Horse, to buy a House, to rent a House, to obtain Board, to sell Groceries, to sell Furniture, to sell Hardware, to hire a Servant, to borrow Money, If you want ( to sell Dry Goods, to sell a Carriage, to sell Real Estate, to seek a Situation, to obtain a Servant, to engage a Salesman, to sell Millinery Goods, to sell a.House or Section, to find a Strayed Animal, to find any one’s Address, to sell a piece of Furniture, to find an owner for Anything, to buy a second-hand Carriage, . to'find anything you have Lost, If you want Ito sell Agricultural Implements YOU CAN DO SO, ..... BY , __ ; MAKING YOUR WANTS KNOWN IN THE ASHBURTON HERALD OFFICE : SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, East Street. FARMERS ! FARMERS ! FAFMEES R. McKERROW AND CO., ARE Cash Purchasers of Wool, Grain, and all kinds of Farm Produce, and are also prepared to make Liberal CASH ADVANCES on the above placed in their hands either for sale or shipment to the English or Colonial Markets. A Largo Stock of Cornsacks, Wool packs, &c., for sale at lowest current prices. R. McKERROW & CO., GRA IN MERCHANTS, RAKAIA. 60 EATING AND SEED POTATOES. rUST RECEIVED — A few Tons of Good Derwent POTATOES for Sale, 16Sp« GEORGE JAMESON, Ashburton. For Sale. FOR SALE, T ? rvrirt ACRES Tussock Land, in A 0 >OUU Lots to suit purchaserr. Very Liberal Terms. 74 SAUNDERS BROS. STITH SHF,!P. \\ \7 E have a number of Wilson’s Cele ( brared Merino RAMS for Side, ! SAUNDERS BROS. Poulterer, &c. RABBITS! RABBITS!! P. HARPER, ; FISHMONGER AND I'OULTERI.»; Nesr the Ashburton Hotel, East Stieet, I>EGS to iiifortn tlie inhabitants f ) Ashburton that he HAS OPENED I in the above line, and trusts, by stnn I attention to business, and supplying V«‘ articles of first chuss ((uality, hope* t merit a share ot public patronage OYSTER SALOON. Hot Fried Fish and Tea and Coffee at all hours. Amusements. fes’ss \-rJi »“ RACING £JLUB. ANNUAL MEETING. WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19m and 20TH. | FIRST DAY. I 1. Handicap Hurdle Race of 40 sovs; j distance 2 miles, over S flights of about 3ft. 6tn. hurdles; nomination 1 sov., I acceptance 2 sovs, 2. County Hurdi.e Race Handicap of 25 sovs. ; over 6 flights of about 3ft. 6 in. hurdles; nomination I sov., acceptance 2 sovs. ; IYi miles. District horses only. 3. Maiden Plate of 20 sovs. ; distance 1% miles; weight for age ; entrance 2 sovs. ; district horses only, that have never won an advertised race. 4. Ashburton Cup Handicap of 50 sovs., added to a sweepstake of 5 sovs. fur acceptors; nomination 2 sovs., acceptance 2 sovs ; 2 miles. 5. Ladies’ Purse of 25 sovs.; district horses only ; welter weights for age ; gentlemen riders, who must be members of the Ash burton Racing Club; entrance 2 sovs.; 1)4 miles. . 6. Farmers’ Plate of 10 sovs.; for horse the bona fide property of owners red din in die Comity of Ashburton ; no weigh under 12 stone; 1)4. miles; entrance sov. SECOND DAY. 1. County Steeplechase of 30 sovs.; ove about 2 miles of fair hunting country weight for age; for district horses only entrance 2 sovs. 2. Racing Club Handicap of 40 sovs., added- to a sweep of 3 sovs. for acceptors ; 1 Y miles ; open ; nomination 2 sovs, 3. Tradesmen’s Handicap of 20 sevs.; district horses only; 1% miles; nomina tion 1 sov.; acceptance I sov. 4. Forced Handicap of 15 sovs.; for au winning horses at this meeting; entrance 2. sovs.; 1 % miles. 5. Consolation Handicap of 15 sovs.; for beaten horses; nomination I sov.; acceptance 1 sov. RULES AND REGULATIONS : Qualification fee, £2 25.; members of the Ashburton Racing,Club free. No entry will;be received for any of the races except on the condition that all dis putes shall be decided by the stewards, whose decision in all cases shall be final. County horses shall be held to mean horses the bona tide property of owners residing in the County of Ashburton pro vioua to Ist September, 1879. Canterbury Jockey Club rules strictly adhered to unless otherwise specified No protest will be entertained unltsH £2 2s. be deposited, which shall be for feited should the protest, in the opinion of the stewards, prove frivolous. All entries and nominations to be in the hands of the secretary, addressed to the Somerset Hotel, not later than 4 p,m. o* October 31st, Weights to appear for fiifet day’s handicaps on Friday,. November 14th ; acceptances on Monday, November 17th, in “ Lyttelton Times,” the “Press,” and the Ashburton “Herald,” and for second day’s racing, weights will declared at 7 p.m. on evening of Novem her 19 ; acceptances at 9 p.m. same night Ml entries to be sealed and addressed t« to the secretary, Ashburton, enclosing entrance fees, name and age of horse, am colors of the rider. Any jockey riding in any other than bD declared colors will be fined one suvereigi JAMES WILKIE, 402 a Hon. Sec BIBLES, Prayers, and Church Services, Hymnals for various churches.—H M. JONES, Stationer, Baring Square

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SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE. PORT OF LYTTELTON. arrived. Nov. B.—Hinemoa, s.s. Government steamer, from Wellington. Nov. B.—Penguin, s.s. 442 tons, from Auckland, via East Coast and Wellington. Nov. B—Wanaka, as. 279 tons, from Port Chalmers. Nov. 9.—Circe, brigantine, 145 tons, from Greymonth. Nov. 9.—Croydon Lass, schooner, 51 tons, from Waitapu. Nov. 10—Hinemoa, s.s.. Government steamer, from Wellington. BAILED. Noy. a—Wanaka, s.s., 279 tons, for Wellington and Northern Ports. Nov. B.—Jasper, brigantine, 252 tons, for Dunedin. Nov. B.—Glimpse, ketch, 38 tons, for Timam. Nov. 10.—Magellan Cloud, brigantine, 99 tons, for Kaipara. Nov. 10.—Elizabeth Curie, schooner, 76 tons, for Picton. Nov. 10.—Ethel, brigantine, 180 tons, for Auckland. Nov. 10.—Sarah and Mary, brigantine, 154 tons, for Westport. STEAMERS LEAVE LYTTELTON AS UNDER. For Wellington —Taiaroa, This Day (Tuesday). Passengers from Christ church to Port by the 2.40 p.m. train. Cargo till 2 p.m. To be followed by the Arawata on Wed nesday. Fob Napier, Gisborne, and Auckland— Penguin, (Saturday), November 15. Passengers from Christchurch to Port by the 8 p.m. train. For Port Chalmers —Tararua, This Day, Tuesday, November 11th. Passengers &c, by the 10.30 a.m. train. To be followed by the Waitaki on Thurs day, November 13. For Melbourne, via Bluff — Tararua, Tuesday, llth Nov. Fob Sydney— Wakatipu, Thursday, Nov. 13th. N Fob Hobart Town— Tararua, (To-Day,) Nov. 11. . m . Fob Picton, Nelson, Ac.— Taiaroa, This Day, Tuesday, 11th Nov. Pas sengers by the 2.40 p.m. train from Christchurch to Port. Cargo till noon. All berths to bo secured at the Shipping Office. [by telegraph.] Dunedin, Nov. 10. Arrived —Star of the South, from Bluff. At the Heads—Wave, brig, from Kaipara. Sailed —Taiaroa, a.s. for Northern Ports POST OFFICE NOTICES. The next mail for the United Kingdom, Continents of Europe and America, Ac, via San Francisco, will be closed at Christ church on Saturday, Bth November. This mail is due in London on 23rd December. The next mails for the United Kingdom, Ac, via Brindisi and Southampton (for correspondence addressed by either _of these routes only) will be closed at Christ church on November 19. The mail via Brindisi will be due in London on the 12th of January, 1880, and the mail via South ampton on 19th January, 1880. Mnil« leave the Ashburton Post Office, as follows: — For Christchurch and North at 10.20 a-m. 4 p.m., and 7.30 p.m., drily. For Chertsey at 10.20 a.m daily. For Rakaia at 10.20 a.m and 4 p.m daily. For Dunedin, Tinwald Winslow, Hinds, Coldstream, Rangitata, Orari, Winchester, and Geraldine, at 10.20 a.m, daily. For Tcmr.ka. Timaru, and South at 10.20 a.r* and 3 p.m daily. , For Greenstreet, Ashburton Forks, Mount Seiners, and Ashburton Gorge on Tuesdays and Fridays at 10.30 sum For Ashton. Waterton, and Longbeach, at .15 p-m. daily. For Wakanui and Seafield, on Mondays and Thursdays, 7.30 p.m. Svdney J. Dick, Chief Postmaster. UNCLAIMED LETTERS. The following letteis from places beyond the- colony were received at the Ashburton Post Office during the month of September, and remained unclaimed on the Ist Novem ber, 1879 : Alec, Alfred Brooks, Joseph Bunton, W. • Corcoran, Michael Daly, John (2) Daly, Joseph (2) O’Connell, F. C. , Mnlcahy, Pat Smith, John (brickmaker) Walsh, Roger Wetherill, Mrs G. H. WetheriU, Miss M. E. Woodley, Charles W. St. G. Douglas, Postmaster. On tbie first da' jf each month a list is ex hibited at each Pc.* Office in the Colony of the addresses of all letters received from places be yond the Colony that have remaind unclaimed for one month at such Post Office; and such of these letters as remain unclaimed at the end of a-farther period of two months are then for wrUd to the Dead Letter Office, to be return ed unopened to the countries where they origi nated. Unclaimed letters originating in the Colony-are. not advertised, but at the end of two months ate forwarded to the Dead Letter Office. Wellington, there to be opened and re turned to the writers. ‘A travelling Post Office having been estab fjAfd on Ufa Southern line of railway, letters bestringalate fee of 2d. may be posted at any station in the mail carriage attached to the espies train, and they .wili be included in the mad* up' in transit for offices on the main line and branches. ■j V ■ ■ .1 NOTICE. f.{ NEW postal regulation. i Letters posted within the colony having the names, and addresses of the senders printed on ity- address side of the envelopes, accompanied bv%request that the letters be returned if not within a stated period, will be return edunopened. Provided, however, such letter* have remained in the post office to which hey mat te Addressed, at least ten days. The Ashburton Guardian. COUNTY AGRICULTURAL & SPORTING RECORDER. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 1879. It is difficult to speak with certainty of the history of llussia beyond a century or two, if we confine ourselves to the evi dence of that country’s own imperfect annals. But Chinese history is more explicit, and if we fail in getting at definite information regarding the great Northern Power during the early period of the Christain era from Russia’s own chronicles, we can obtain some interesting items bear ing on the subject from the contemporane ous history of China. It is interesting to learn that the great Russia was once under the heel of the Mongolian race. In the tenth century she was conquered and over run by the Mongols, who held possession of their conquest for two 'centuries. It was in the century following, however, that the great supremacy was gained— that swarms of the Asiatics were hurled against the Northern Power, which went down, not before superior arms or military skill, but before sheer mass of numbers. Like an Eastern locust plague they came, and their progress was irresistible, so that for two centuries the great country of Russia was laid under galling tribute. It was only when the fifteenth century was dawning that Russia began to regain her independence, and then the Mongolian stamp had been left indelibly upon her national character. The Mongols intro duced the serfdom only recently abolished, and to Mongolian influence is to be attributed the spiritless character of a people who could sit passively down under the officialdom of Russia—an officialdom that means oppression of the worst kind, that not only refuses to recognise the personal liberty of the subject, but terror ises the very thoughts of the human mind. An abject social bondage of this kind seems to be congenial to the Mongolian race—and it is seldom that we find them re volting against it; for it is more rampant in the Chinese empire than it is oven in Russia. But w'hon such fearful oppression exists in what claims to be a Christian country, there is scarcely ground for sur prise that Nihilism should raise its terrible bead in the midst of a down trodden people, and in turn terrorise in reaction on the power that oppresses. It is to the Mongolian conquest that Russia owes its traditions. Aggrandisement is now one of the instincts of its statesmen, an instinct bequeathed to them by the re generator of their country, Peter the Great, whose will laid the acquisition of territory down to his conntrymen as a sacred duty, and at this moment the prin ciple is the end and aim of all their foreign policy. We find them casting lustful eyes upon Afghanistan as the high-road to our Indian possessions, and they have only emerged from a fifth unsuccessful effort to secure the country of the un fortunate Turk. But for the wholesome check held upon Russia by the other European powers, there can be little doubt that the owners of the largest of the European dominions would not be slack to attempt the extension of their territory westward. This desire on the part of Russians for territory they have inherited from their Mon golian masters of early history, and the same desire, though it does not assume the shape of lust for ter ritory, is still manifested by the Chinese. The Chinese are still as numerous in population as they wore when they threw their countless hosts against the Northern barbarian ; their natural increase has even made them more numerous than ever; for no great series of wars have thinned their ranks, and though now and again a famine lias pruned some of their super fluous life, the vital principle jn the population bravely asserts itself, and shoals of Chinese annually swarm off to other lands in every quarter of the globe. A large proportion of them return to their native country, and few indeed ever settle in the land they choose to honor wit!) g sojourn,. Just as they overran llussia so are they overrunning the other lands of the globe where an attractive foothold is offered to them : not, however, with the sword in their hand, —they are no match in war for modern nations but their peculiar characteristics, the inherent principle of slavery within them, that they left as a legacy when they were driven from Russia, and the lust for wealth that consumes them, places them in antagonism to all the interests and instincts of European civilisation, and now the recently colonised divisions of the earth are in mad revolt against their influx. America, on tho Chinese question, has just escaped another civil war, and the agitation will not cease until the hated race has been driven from the vast con tinent. Australia is fermenting on tho same question, and we have not yet seen the end of the straggle. And now New Zealand takes her first protective step against the inroads of tbose\)arasitea on civilisation who come to into compe tition with the toiling 'freemen from Britain. The Chinaman’s lust for wealth is insati able—wealth is his god, j'ea, his very soul, and he has no enjoyment beyond its ac quisition. For generations his race will toil on to achieve a purpose that will bring them gain, and they care not how much labor they expend on their designs, so these de signs are productive of a substantial re turn. Their toil is cheap in their eyes, and so they expend it. We will not go into the many greivances of the British workman against his Asia tic competitor, but would only point to the thirst for gain, and the monopoly ofit, the Chinaman shows even in his own country. For generations the Chinese have been excellent customers of the manufacturing countries, and their imports of manufactured goods have shown well on the books of English pro ducers. But China has well nigh reached her last bale from England and America. British mechanics, at tempting remunera tion, have been brought over to erect machinery and teach its working to the natives, and now Chinese factories are rapidly supplying the wants of the coun try to the exclusion of every foreign fabric. English companies encircled the coast with linos of steamers, and did for the Chinese what they could not do for themselves opened a steam carrying trade. Opposition lines of Chinese steam ships have now driven these from the coast, because the natives could command the pa tronage of Chinese merchants. The China man preys upon every nationality. He serves himself for a time with the skill of the modern artificer and then turns him adrift. He shares his gains with no one, and when he obtains a foothold in any trade, he sweeps up the very crumbs that fall from it. But his fighting days are not yet over either. Gradually he is acquiring a fleet. It was only the other day we read of four excellent gunboats built in England for China, and it is quite within the bounds of possibility that as the Mongo lian adopts, as he will, European arms , and European tactics, lie may again assume ’ the supremacy in the land of his old foe, and hurl against the Russian the terrible hordes that swamped her in centuries long gone by. Canterbury Yeomanry,, Cavaxry.— Members of the Canterbury Yeomanry Cavalry, Ashburton contingent, are re minded that mounted drill will take place on Thursday afternoon. As several new members have joined we expect to see a good muster. Ashburton A. & P. Association. - We would remind our readers that the en tries for the Agricultural and Pastoral Association Show close to-day at .Mr George Jameson’s office. West street. A Dangerous Crossing. The atten tion of the travelling public is called to a dangerous cutting on the north bank of the north branch of the Ashburton River, at what is known as Bland’s Island. Ford. The work of putting it in order is now being proceeded with, and days will make the crossing and for traffic again. Railway Traffic.—The express train passing through Ashburton yesterday, con sisting of eight carriages and a guard’s van, was densely crowded, and it was found necessary to couple oh three more carriages, to accommodate passengers from Ashburton, and as soon as they were hooked on there was a rush for seats. If things go on at this rate, we may look for the population of the Borough to consist by Wednesday of, perhaps, a dozen people who can’t leave the town. In addition to the express and ordinary passenger trains, another containing cattle, sheep, and horses for the Christchurch Show followed the usual trains, and consisted of eight trucks containing animals, some of which will no doubt obtain the coveted red ticket on Wednesday, which their appear ance at any rate deserves. Female Suffrage.— Ultra-Liberals will rejoice at the success of the “ women’s rights ” party in Parliament—in that the female suffrage principle has been passed t with a sweeping majority. On Friday ; night Mr Ballance in Committee insinuated ' into the Qualifications of Electors Bill the word “person,” to supplant the word “ man,” and as the most confirmed woman hater in the world cannot deny that the “ holders of the world’s destinies ” are as much “ persons ” as the bone and sinew who claim to be the lords of creation, the claims of women to a vote in the repretftn* tation of the country have been recog nised. As the consideration of the Bui went on, Mr Moss moved the insertion of a clause that would have definitely fixed the right to vote upon every woman, ‘ biit this ho asked leave to withdraw. The tone of the House was evidenced by the fact that leave was refused, and the clause will come on again for discussion. Of the fate of Mr Moss’s clause, after members have rested over Sunday, we cannot speak, but the chances are it will be car ried. Anyhow there can be no doubt, now that the principle has been recognised that in the Act when it does become law, representation will be co-ordinate with taxation, if even the more liberal franchise for women is not included. Bees. —The busy bee has cotnmenced swarming operations early this year, several colonies having emigrated from their parent hives already. One took pad. session of apartments in Mr Butler's new hotel yesterday j but the house not being yet either licen sed or furnished, they were taken into custody and removed to other quar ters. Probably the quantity of clover flowers at this early season of the year has led to the bees taking such an early leave of their homes. Colonial bees do not seem to be fastidious so far as lodgings are concerned, for they take up them quarters apparently in the first place offering an entrance to them. A swarm succeeded in finding in the weatherboard ing of a building in Ashburton a defect which the architect didn’t—-a knot-hole in the wood ; and thereupon established * settlement between the outer wall and the papering of tho building, which had to have a portion of the front taken out, and a dose of sulphurous acid administered to the visitors as a writ of ejectment. With such intruders illegally upon the premises even oonsiablc Maroney would be at fault. THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN Tuesday. November h, 1879, 2 THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. -V DVEETISEMBNTS received for the A GUARDIAN up to 9 p.m. at the Wftle charges, afterwards at double rates jVr ipsertipn over the leader New Advertisements. JUST RECEIVED Per S.S. Durham and other late arrivals, EXTENSIVE ADDITIONS TO STOCK OF GOODS SUITABLE FOR THE PRESENT SEASON, HOLIDAYS AND CHRISTMAS. ON SALE AT T. R. HODDER AND Company’s, THE NEW STORES, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON (opposite railway station). A large assortment of Rich Dress Fabrics, chiefly Lustres, Silk Mixed Mohairs, Orient Cloths, Satin Cloths, Grenadines, Galateas, Pompadours, Mus lins, and Prints. Newest designs in Hats, Bonnets, Cos tumes, Capelets, Fischus, Jackets, &c. A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF French Flowers, Ostrich Feathers, Ribbons, Scarves, Gloves, Ties in the New Tints. The La Figure and other new shapes in Corsets. GREAT BARGAINS IN Underclothing, Baby Linen, Gahbbic Handkerchiefs and Shirts. MILLINERY AND DRESSMAKING By Competent Artistes. Hosiery, Calicoes, Sheeting, Towels, Druggets, and Tweeds, To reduce heavy stock will bo sold regardless of cost price. CLOTHING DEPARTMENT Well fitted up with everything suitable for everybody. TAILORING IN AIL ITS BRANCHES BY EFFI CIENT HANDS. Orders promptly and correctly attended to. Boy's, Youth’s, and Men's Straw, Leg horn, Tuscan, Rush, Tweed, and Cloth Hats and Helmets. A Lot of Good Tuscans at Is 6d each. A Lot of Good Felts at Is 9d each. BOOTS AND SHOES Best Imported and Colonial Makes at the HOST REASONABLE FBICE3. GROCERY, CROCKERY, AND HARD WARE DEPARTMENTS. Well fitted up. NEW SEASONS’ TEAS. Splendid quality, not to be surpassed for prices. SUGARS—Brown, Soft, White, Yarra villa, Crushed Loaf, and Chopped. Christmas Fruits, Currants, Raisins, Almonds, Nuts, Jams, Tart Fruits, &c. PRIME HAMS and OLD CHEESE with every necessary and luxury. WANTED 6000 DOZEN OF EGGS. T. R. HODDER AND COMPANY, MERCHANT STOREKEEPERS. Agents for The Norwich Union Fire Insurance Society. New Advertisements. Y. R. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. AMBERLEY TO BLUFF. CHRISTCHURCH SPRING RACE MEETING AND AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY’S SHOW. ORDINARY Single-fare Tickets will be issued from all Stations to Christ church on NOV. 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14, available for return journey, up to WED NESDAY, NOV. 19. WM. CONYERS, Commissioner of Railways. Commissioner’s Office, Christchurch, Oct. 2»th, 1879. 661 a NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. j (Christchurch Section.) TRAIN ARRANGEMENTS FOR RACES. NOV. 11, 13, Aim 14, AND AGRICULTURAL SHOW, NOV. 12. RACE DAYS ONLY. RAILWAY Communication direct to the Course Trains will run from Christchurch to Race-course at short intervals, from 11.30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Prom Racecourse to Christchurch at short intervals, from 3.45 p.m. up to half an hour after the last race. RACE DAYS AND AGRICUTURAL SHOW DAYS. (Lyttelton and Christchurch Line.) Ordinary trains. A late train each night, leaving Christ church at 11.15 p.m., and Lyttel ton at 11.45 p.m. SOUTH LINES. (Including Malvern and Whitecliffa branches.) Ordinary trains. NORTH LINE AND BRANCHES. Ordinary trains, except the 4 - 55 p.m. from Christchurch, will leave at 5 - 45 p.m., and be 50 minutes late, arriving at all stations. SOUTHBRIDGE BRANCH, Ordinary trains except the 3 - 50 p.m. will leave at 6T5 p.m. and will be one hour and 25 minutes later at all stations to destination. The race trains will not stop at any intermediate place between Christchurch and Racecourse terminus to pick up and set down passengers. FARES. Christchurch to Racecourse terminus (including admission to course.) First-class carriages 3s 6d ; second-class or seated waggon 2s 6d. Ordinary single fare tickets issued on Nov. 8,10,11, 12,13,14, to Christchurch, will be available to return on any date up to Wednesday, Nov. 19. Ordinary tickets are not available for any of the race trains. GOODS TRAFFIC WILL BE EN TIRELY SUSPENDED ON WED NESDAY, NOVEMBER 12. Tickets for Racecourse trains will be obtainable at Special Booking offices out side the archway at Christchurch station. Tickets for ordinary trains will be issued at the usual Booking Offices. FREDK BACK, General Manager. General Manager’s Office, Christchurch, Nov. 4,1879. 662 a NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. NORTH OTAGO AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION SHOW. OAMARU. 20th and 21st NOVEMBER, 1879. ORDINARY SINGLE FARE TIC KETS issued from Dunedin and Timaru, and all intermediate Stations and Branches, to Oamaru, on 20th and 21st November, will be available for RETURN up till MONDAY, 24th November, (inclusive.) From Christchurch and Stations North of Timaru, Ordinary Single Fare Tickets, issued on the 19th or 20th November, to Oamaru, will be available for Return up to and including 24th November. WM. CONYERS, Commissioner of Railways. Commissioner’s office, Christchurch, Ist Nov., 1879. 663 a THE WHEATSHEAF HOTEL, Wheatstone. Q H. WILLCOCKS, the Proprietor of the above fine Hotel can now offer Acom modation which cannot be surpassed in any house in Canterbury, and wishes to inform his friends and the public generally that everything in his power will be done to make his patrons comfortable. The rooms are splendidly furnished and well ventilated. First-class Stabling and Paddocks in connection with the Hotel. Wines and Spirits of the Best Brands. G. H. WILLCOCKS, Proprietor, 138 Wheatsheaf Hotel. New Advertisements. TO LET. SIX-ROOMED COTTAGE near the North Town Belt. Apply, 70 SAUNDERS BROS. TAMES McDONALD, PRACTICAL TAILOR, East street, Ashburton. A good Stock of Tweeds and Cloths on hand. Summer Goods open shortly. O. L C. THE VICTORIAN LIVERY AND BAIT STABLES ARE OPENED, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON, Next St. Stephen’s Church. S. STEEL BEGS to announce to the public that lie has taken the above Stables (late Bell’s Western Repository), which have been thoroughly renovated, and can now afford extensive accommodation for farmers and travellers. Good attendance guaranteed, and mode rate charges. Saddle Horses and carriages on hire. u. c. TINWALD. QHEARER AND GALLOWAY, I MILLWRIGHTS, I AGRICULTURAL AND GENERAL IMPLEMENT MAKERS, Great South Road, Tinwald, Beg to thank the public generally for their very liberal support during the past twelve months, and to announce that they have now every facility for carrying on their business in all its branches to the entire satisfaction of customers, as a trial will prove. COACHBUILDING. Orders received fcr making or repairing all kinds of conveyances by thoroughly practical workmen, and none but the best materials used. AGRICULTURAL. Implements of all kinds made or re paired. Also, Combines, Engines, Reap ers and Binders, Chaffcutters, Bruisers, &c. BUILDING. Estimates given for all kinds of Build ing and general carpentering. Cocksfoot Grass Seed Threshing Ma chines, for hand or foot, made to order, great saving of labor. SHEARER AND GALLOWAY, Tinwald. 165—G41a REAPERS AND BINDERS. THE Undersigned having been ap pointed agent for the sale o' McCORMIGK’S & W. A. WOOD’S REAPERS AND BINDERS, is now prepared to treat with those who will want them for the coming season. FREDK. PAVITT, 555a—88 East Street, Ashburton. PRINCE ALBERT PRIVATE HOTEL rjIHE undersigned having taken the Prince Albert Boarding House, in Wills Street, near the Railway Station, begs to say he is determined to keep GOOD TABLE, and afford Comfortable Accommodation to customers at MODERATE CHARGES. S. LUCAS, PRINCE ALBERT BOARDING HOUSE Wills Street, Ashburton, 333a—27 CENTRAL TEMPERANCE HOTEL, Barino Square (Near Town Hall). RE-OPENING of the above commo dious and centrally situated Pri vate and Commercial Hotel. T. BROADBELT, PROPRIETOR, Is prepared to give Superior Accommoda tion to Boarders and the Travelling Public on REASONABLE TERMS. Weekly Board and Lodging ... £1 Weekly Board ... ... ... 14s. MEALS AT ALL HOURS. Dinner on Saturday from 11.30. Beds (singleV Is. Gd. Private Room for Ladies. 153- New Advertisements. WANTED —A good General SER VANT. Apply, Harry Fried lander, Tancred street. 161 ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. ELECTION OF MAYOR. “ Municipal Corporations Act, 1876,” and the ‘ ‘ Regulation of Local Elections Act, 1876.” I HEREBY GIVE NOTICE that the ANNUAL ELECTION of MAYOR under the first-mentioned Act, will be held at the Borough Council Chambers, Ashburton, on WEDNESDAY, the 2Gth day of November, 1879, and the poll, if necessary, will be taken between the hours of 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. of the same day. NOMINATIONS of Candidates (which must be made in the manner provided in clause 11 of the second-mentioned Act), will take place at noon on TUESDAY, the 18th day of November. 1879, at the office of the Town Clerk, where Nomina tion papers can be obtained, and a deposit of £lO must be left with each nomination paper. Dated this 10th day of November, 1879. CHARLES BRADDELL, Returning Officer. Ashburton Borough Council Chambers. 18—182 UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. ■'VT'OTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that this Board at its next meeting in tends to STRIKE a RATE of (id in the £on all the rateable property in the dis trict. By order, ROBT. D. PULLAR, 179 Clerk. UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. IVTOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the CROSSING North Bank North Branch Ashburton River, near Bland’s Island, is in a DANGEROUS CONDITION. The public are therefore cautioned against using the same until repaired—of which due notice will be given. ROBT. D. PULLAR, Clerk. Wesierfield, Nov. 10, 1879. 180 UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. TENDERS are invited for the following WORKS— No. 46. Repairs, Ac., on South Maronan Road to Railway Sta tion at Hinds No. 47.—Forming 40 chains more or less of the road between Hinds and the Rangitata rivers, past gravel section No. 2133. No. 48.—Forming portion of the road north of Thomson’s corner. Tenders addressed to the Chairman to be sent in not later than noon of Friday, 21st inst. For specifications, Ac., apply to ROBT. D. PULLAR, Clerk. Road Board Office, Westerfield, Nov. 10, 1879. 181 MOUNT HUTT ROAD BOARD. PUBLIC NOTICE. finHE Road leading from the Back Track through Section No. 26905 and Section 26906 is CLOSED against all traffic W. B. COMPTON, 659a—178 Overseer. ASHBURTON RACING CLUB. MEMBERS are reminded that their SUBSCRIPTIONS are now DUE, and must be paid before the Spring Meeting to entitle to free access to Course and Stand. S. SAUNDERS, 635a—163 Hon. Treas. A. R. Club. NOTICE. MISS HODDER, lately arrived from London, begs to announce that she has commenced business as DRESS MAKER in Moore street, Ashburton, near Dr Stewart’s residence. Prices strictly moderate, and no effort will be spared to give satisfaction. MISS HODDER, Dressmaker, Moore street. 169—651 a TINWALD FURNITURE DEPOT. QHARLES JgRADER CABINET MAKER, FURNITURE DEALER, Ac. Venetian and other Blinds, Curtain Poles, Oxford and other Picture Frames made to order. Repairs Executed with Despatch. Note the Address— Great South Road, (Next to Mr. Prettejohn’s, Shoe Makei 122 H. M. J ONES, Baring Square, LAW A COMMERCIAL STATIONER, BOOK AND MUSIC SELLER. Toys, Fancy Goods, Violins, Strings, Concertinas, Ac. Magazines, English Papers, A Periodicals by each Mail. Bookbinding Executed with Despatch 15 V. R. THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN (County Agricultural and Sporting Recorder) is a GAZETTE for all Notices under The Debtors and Creditors Acts. October 6, 1879. CRICKETING Materials —Bats, Balls, Stumps, Knee Pads, Ac., at H. M. JONES’, Stationei, Baring Square, New Advertisements. THE Undersigned has the following Properties TO _JST, with a purchas ing clause, or for sale on Liberal Terms of Payment : i rf) ACRES unimproved Land, about “tOO 24- miles north of the Ashburton Township. Acres improved Farm, first-class land and well watered, situated on Longbeach. -j (Vy ACRES on the Ashburton Forks, / fenced and improved, also well watered. -| Q/y ACRES partly improved and JL O J situated about three miles from the township. Oy ACRES near the above, unim -01 proved. ACRES partly improved, near OU Winslow. 137 THOMAS BULLOCK. SEALY BROS., SEEDSMEN AND NURSERYMEN, East Street, A S HBUR T O N . Farm, Garden, and Flower Seeds and Garden Requisites of every descrip tion at Lowest Rates. Nursery —Moore Street.

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Forestry. —A special meeting of the Court Star of Ashburton is called for this evening, to be held at the Prince Albert Boarding House, at 7 o’clock. Hoad Closed. —The Overseer of the Mount Hutt Road Board intimates that the road leading from the Back Track through section No. 26,905 and section 26,906 is closed against all traffic. Holiday Making.— Yesterday, being the first day of the several holidays to come, a large number of people took ad vantage of the glorious weather to do a pic-nic, and quite a procession of vehicles —from the modest farmer’s dray to the more pretentious two horse buggy—could be seen wending their way in search of fresh fields for a day’s outing. One simi larity was, however, observable in all of them—a bucket, a kettle, and a large hamper formed part of the freight in every case ; and from such evidence we take it for granted that the occupants ac companying such articles meant to go in for enjoyment, A Rate Struck —The Upper Ashburton Road Board announce their intention of striking a rate of sixpence in the pound, on all the rateable property in their dis drict, at their next meeting on the 21st inst. The last rate struck was Is in the pound, but as the ratepayers in the Forks ward have announced their willingness more, their anxiety—to be taxed at another shilling for protective works in their locality, the sixpence for ordinary purposes wifi no doubt be found a suffi cient drain on their finances in these hard times. “Press” Almanac. —The “Press” Com pany has already published its shilling almanac for 1880, and the quantity and quality of the information contained in it is above the average. The information for the benefit of gardene, s and farmers is tabulated in such a manner, under different headings, as to make the details easy of comprehension even to a child. The customs tariff is published in full, and all information necessary regarding stamp duties, mail news, post_ office regulations, telegrams, Resident Magistrate Court charges, the Sheep Act of 1878, —(a most important act for this district, by the way)—and a number of tables of inesti mable value to those who are constantly iii want of local and general information oh all sorts of subjects. Alleged Cruelty.— On Sunday even ing, Mr D. Buckley was given in charge by Mr ,0. W. Ireland, solicitor, forillusing a. mare harnessed to a spring cart. It is stated that the animal was severely hurt. Election of Mayor.— The writs are out for the election of Mayor for the en suing year. The nominations have to be in the hands of the Returning Officer by noon inst, and the election will take pmee on the 25th inst. At pre sent there are only two candidates for the honor, Mr Joseph Ivess and Mr Hugo Friedlander. There is yet time for the admirers of any other ratepayer to trot him out for the event. Dangerous Travelling. —Any of our fellow citizens, whose occupations are of such a nature as to lead them to their homes at late, or, may be, the early hours of the morning, have at present good cause for using language of questionable propriety. The gas lamps, which for a time shed their radiance over a portion of tbe town, are now only visible in the day time, and cannot even then by any stretch of; the imagination be considered orna mental ; and, to add to the discomforts of midnight pedestrians, a number of huge rocks have been unearthed in the roads, which are particularly disagreeable to kick against, to say nothing of falling over them. We think that the “labor gang,” although not numerous, but good in quality, would do rare service to the community by spending a few hours in playing “ duck stone with a few of the Obstructions. And a number of trades men do not appear to be satisfied with the quantity of land represented to be their holdings, for we occasionally interview a packing case, and sometimes a crockery cask,, and then there is an anathema pro nounced, aiid an interview follows next morning with Mr Cambridge for the pur chase of sticking plaster. Damaging Gale in Canada —Loss of Life. —There was a severe gale at Wood stock on Aug. 6th, Trees were uprooted, fields of wheat levelled to the ground and cornfields severely injured. Very few houses escaped injury. Besides that done to the ' spire and roof of the Roman Catholic Chapel, the outbuildings, store house and barns of Rev. Mr Michaud are a mass of ruins. Mias Julia Michaud, niece of the priest, was severely injured. The convent is somewhat racked, but is still standing. Several cords of bark awaiting shipment, with several rafts of deals, were driven to sea. Irving’s ware house was utterly destroyed. The large school building with the furniture and .library are a total loss. Timbers of a ton weight were raised and carried several hundred feet. The old moulding shop and other buildings in the ship-yard were ■wept away. Fences were levelled in all directions. The riling of farm-houses and barns defy description. In many cases they were strewn for iniles along the high way roads. Crops and' valuable forest lands were completely destroyed. Deaths were continually reported. In one in stance a mother was crushed to death, while the child in her arms was uninjured. Several children in Dollard settle ent were missing. They had been picking berries, and were supposed to be killed. Subscriptions to the starving country folk are freely made. TheKhedive’s Vengeance. — The North American “ Review ” tells the following storyln 1833 tho colonel of one of Mohammed Ail’s regiment in Mecca had rendered himself odious to the soldiers, while on’parade, the officer was shot in a discharge of blank cartridges. No notice was taken of the death at the time, and it ..was thought that the thing was forgotten. Two. years afterwards, in the regular course of exchanges, tho battalions re turned to Cairo, marched into the citadel, and , piled arms. A court martial was held, and the battalion was found guilty of murder. As the individual who fired the fatal shot could not be’ discovered, the battalion was decimated, and 134 were A marched outside the gate in separate w squads, and shot hy their owh comrades. •In' the execution; some of the luckless "soldiera' were aitting, some standing, and some on their kneesV stt tKe Iminor of the officers prompted. The statement of the Imperial Bank of Germany shows a decrease in specie of 1, 7£o, 000 njarka, TELEGRAPHIC. BRITISH & FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE. (Reuter's Telegram.) London, Nov. 6. The total reserve in notes and bullion in the Bank of England is £16,625,000. ' Nov. 7. Best Australian beef tallow, 41s 6d per cwt; do., mutton tallow, 43s 6d per cwt. It is rumoured that negotiations have been opened between the Brilish and Russian Governments, with a view to the settlement of the Anglo-Russian rela tions in Central Asia, and arranging the limits of their respective influences. Unconfirmed rumors are current of the probable immediate dissolution of Parlia ment. The wages of Cleveland surfacemen have been raised ten per cent. The Board of Trade returns of exports for the last month showed a decided im provement, the increase over the previous month being £437,500. Berlin, Nov. 7. Prince Bismarck is laid up with a severe attack of rheumatism. The rumours of his serious danger were greatly exagger ated. Panama, Nov. 7 Heavy floods have occurred in Jamaica, attended with loss of life and great damage to the crops. (Ags Special.) London. Nov. 6. The Porte has sent a circular to the European Powers in reference to Lord Salisbury’s despatch, agreeing to concede all the British demands. (Argus Special. 1 „ London, Nov. 6. Government purpose extending several millions on public works in the Islands. It is stated to be untrue that the de parture of the fleet for Voola has been stopped. AUSTRALIAN. (Reuter's Telegrams.) Melbourne. Nov. 8. The miners’ strike at Sandhurst has virtually terminated. INTERPROVINCIAL. Auckland, Nov. 8. The Auckland volunteers and artillery go to the Thames Review. The guns of the Battery were discovered to have been tampered with. Four linch pins were ab stracted from the gun carriages, and in one instance, where the elevator screw had been left in position, the spring pin was taken away, the intention evidently being to disable the gun, and prevent the Bat tery proceeding to the Thames. The ob ject was frustrated, for new appliances were procured from tbe armoury. Cap tain Payne communicated with the police regarding the affair. Auckland, Nov. 9. A fatal accident occurred on Saturday afternoon. While George Day and his four sons were bringing down a boat load of firewood from Kauri Point to Auckland, a squal struck the boat, and the father and one son were drowned. The Thames monthly gold return is 3810 ounces, Coromandel 380 ounces. The Alburnia Gold Mine returns are improving and shares are up to 25s with firm market. The Auckland Volunteers left early this morning for the Thames, and were warmly welcomed by the Thames Volunteers on arrival. Wellington, Nov. 8. A man named Horace Ford, well known as an hotel-keeper at Napier died suddenly at the Commercial Hotel yesterday. An inquest is not likely to be necessary. Christopher Connell, formerly second officer of the barque Western Belle, was committed for trial tn-day on two charges sodomy on youths. The ship Wairoa has been admitted to pratique to-day. Inveecakgill, Nov. 9. The Mataura arson case was called at the Police Court on Saturday morning, and further adjourned for eight days, on the application of the police. Inspector Fox, in applying for the remand, re marked that the case was only in iU in fancy. LATEST. Per our Special Wire. INTERPROVI NCI AL. O AMARU, Nov. 10. A very serious accident happened to day to a man named James O’Brien. He was engaged with another man in cleaning a well near the town boundary, and while at the bottom the lining gave way about 15 feet above him, and fell on his head, inflicting dreadful injuries. Assistance was procured, and the unfortunate man was drawn up in an in sensible state, and was attended to by Dr Do Latour. Subsequently the sufferer was taken to the hospital, where an operation was performed by three medical men. They found the skull badly fractured. O’Brien, at latest ac counts, was still unconscious, and is not likely to recover. A still more painful accident occurred later in the day. It appears that a num ber of children were playing near Mr Morton’s milldam in the Oamaru Creek, when one, a boy named John Woodcock, aged 11, took off bis boots and socks and waded into the water. He however got out of his depth and disappeared, and his sister aged 14, radio 1 in to save him. She also disappeared. Despite the efforts of a boy named Brownlie, who bravely endeavored to save them, tho children were drowned. The bodies were not recovered until a late hour this even in °' Dunedin, Nov. 10. A shoemaker, named Joy, 18 years of age, living at Bright >n, was killed on Saturday night by the upsetting of a wagonette. . , , A small cottage at Hillside, occupied by R. Telford, was completely burned down this morning. It was insured in the Colo nial and Standard offices. As usual, the origin of the fire is not known. The weather to-day is splendid for the ‘holidays, and.alarge number of visitors came to town.' r , , The volunteer parade, review, and sham fight this morning was a great success. Large numbers of persons witnessed the fire brigade demonstration to-night. PARLIAMENT. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Friday, Nov. 7. EVENING SITTING, In Committee on the Qualification of Electors Bill, after Mr Montgomery’s single vote amendment was rejected, Mr Ballancc moved to strike out the word “ man ” with the view to insert the word “person,” the effect being to allow women to become electors. Messrs Swanson, Turnbull, Speight, Trimble, Murray, Wallis, Hall and o f hers, supported the amendment, while Messrs Brandon, Seddon, and J. T. Fisher strongly opposed it. The Committee divided on the question “ That the word ‘ man ’ be retained. ” Ayes, 2D. Noes, 34. Ayes —Andrews, Allwright, Barron, Brandon, Colbeck,Dick, Driver, J. T. Fisher, Gibbs, Gisborne, Hamlin, Kelly, Levin, Macdonald, M'Lean, Moorhouse, Ormond, Pyke, Rol leston, Seddon, Shanks, Sheehan, Shep herd, Stevens, Sutton, Tole, Whyte, Richardson. Noes—Adams, Atkinson, Bain, Ballance, Brown, De Latour, Finn, George, Hall, Harris, Hursthonso, Ireland, Johnstone, Kenny, Macandrew, Montgomery, Moss, Murray, Oliver, Pitt, Reeves, Reid, Saunders, Speight, Swan son, Tainni, Tavvhai, Te Whero. Tomoana, Trimble, Turnbull, Wallis, Willis, Wright. The result was received with cheers, and the word “person” was inserted in the danse. Mr Moss then moved, on the first sub section of section 2, the following amend ment ; —“Every person being a British subject, not less than 21 years of age, who shall have resided in New Zealand for one year, and in the electoral district for which he or she claims to vote, not less than one month immediately proceeding the registration of his or her vote, is entitled to be registered as an elector of such district, and to vote at the election in such district for members of the House of Representatives " Subsequently Mr v.bced leave to withdraw this bu: v. was rwiused and pro- gress was reported with leave to sit again, The House rose at midnight. SPORTING. V.R 0. Spring Meeting. (By Cable.) Melbourne, Nov. 8. There was a large attendance at the races to-day, and the weather was beauti fully fine. Mares’Produce Stakes, a sweepstakes of 10 sovs each, h ft, 21 ft only if de clared and paid before 4 p. in. on Mon day, Oct. 6, 1879, with 100 added. For three-years-old, the produce of mares covered in 1875 —colts, Bst 101 b ; fillies, Bst 51b. The winner of the V.R.C. Derby, 1879, to carry 51b extra. The second horse to receive 50 sovs, and the third 20 sovs out of the stake. One mile and a q uarter. 18S subs. Mr R. Howie’s g c Suwarrow... ... 1 Hon W. J. Clarke’s Petrca ... ... 2 This race was won by a neck. Time 2min lliseo. The V. R.O. Handicap, a sweepstake of 7 sovs each, 3 ft, with 150 added. For three-years old and upwards. One mile and three-quarters. Mr G. Fraser’s ch hLe Loup ... ... 1 Mr Mahon’s Tidal Wave ... ... 2 Mr Rouse’s Colima ... ... ... 3 Won easily by Le Loup. Time—3min 12£sec. Steeplechase, a handicap sweepstakes of 10 sovs each, h ft, with 300 added. The second horse to receive 50 sovs out of the stakes. About three miles over such course and jumps as the stewards shall direct. Mr W. Bailey’s g g Simpleton... ... 1 Mr W. M'Millan’s bl g Starlight ... 2 Thirteen started for the above. Canterbury Plate, a sweepstakes of 10 sovs each, h ft, with 300 added. The second horse to receive 50 sovs and the third 25 s 'Vs old of the stakes. Weight f )'■ age. Two miles and a quarter. Mr R. Howie’s g c Suwarrow... ... 1 Mr J. Wilson’s First King ... ... 2 Mr Johnaon-Boe’s Wellington... ... 3 This race was won by a neck. Time—4 min 13isec. (Pee Arawata at the Bluff.) Darriwell, the winner of tho Melbourne Cup is a live year old hy imported Tim Whifllev, dam Xivnn, and was bred by Mr inglis, of Ballon, and is now owned by a Tasmanian gentleman who races un der the “uomile plume” of Rawlinson. The horse has nothing in his appearance to suggest his fitness to win the Cup, and his name was scarcely mentioned in the betting, bis own stable having hardly put a shilling on him, as they depended on Le Loup who looked fit to win anything, but he was not placed. Suwarrow, the winner of the Derby, is a beautiful little dark grey by Snowden. Some time ago a Melbourne resident dreamt the names of Suwarrow and D.trriwell for the races they have since won, and made his dreams public. The spring show of the National Agri cultural Society opened on the sth. The exhibits of cattle, draught horses, stock and machinery, were very fine. In the Melbourne Stakes, only four horses started, First King winning easily. Richmond second, and Le Loup third, and the performance of the last-named was a damper on his former admirers. The Hotham Handicap was won by Trump Yoss, Riverton second, Waxy third. For the Maribyrnong Plate a field of twenty-three youngsters faced the starter, and Palmyra won it with ease. Otira and Geraldine ran a dead heat for second place. Time Imin 4secs. Habona’s time in 1876 is the only instance on record where this time has been beaten. In the Derby a field of fourteen took part, and Suwarrow went away with the lead and kept it to the finish, with Belladrum second, and Rivalry third. Time 2mins 43sccs, only equalled by Chester in his victory in 1877. Swiveller won the Essendon Stakes in a canter, Le Loup second, Strath earn third. The Footscray Stakes were won by Tocal after a fine finish with Sir Joseph ; Naomi third. The Maiden Plato was won by Caspian after a close finish with Lohengrin. The Railway Stake was a fine struggle between Mercury and Columbus, the former just winning Respite won the Kensington Stakes by a head from Dover. Tocal won the Darling Stakes easily. Canard second. Brilliant third. Wanganui Races. [by telegraph.] Wanganui, Nov. 8. Railway Plate of £SO ; one mile and a half. Confidential ... ... 1 Protucco... ... ... 2 Queen of the Vale ... 3 Time—2min 53|stc. Consolation Stakes of £2O. Randwick 1 Balmoral... ... ... 2 Tamouri ... ... ... 3 The Wanganui Jockey Club intend having a £IOOO handicap at their autumn meeting in March. A large sum of money is also to be spent in extending the grand stand and making other improvements. CRICKET. New Zealand.v. The World, A very interesting one innings game was played in the Domain on Saturday afternoon between the native element in the two local clubs, against all comers, and resulted in a pretty close thing. The colonials unfortunately had to play with out Westenra, who is always good for a score, and his want was felt in the trundling department, but Bruce howled well throughout the whole innings, S. Saunders and Albert Andrews doing the balance, while the World bad five bowlers to ring the changes on. Fourteen played on each side, and the ground being terribly lumpy, both bowlers and batters were bewildered at the erratic course the hall occasionally took. The batting of Lusk, Hodder, and Bruce for the Home team was deserving of commendation ; and S. Saunders, A. Fooks, and A. Andrews, from whom scores were expected, went out at a very early stage of their batting for 2,5, and 2 respectively. For the World, Denshire made a brilliant display of batting, although he gave a couple of chances during his innings, which wore declined. He went in first and kept his hat going until 8 of his confreres had been disposed of. Grant and Whitley both gave some exercise to the field. The fielding on both sides was for the most part slovenly, with a few exceptions. The following is the extended score : NEW ZEALAND. S. Saunders lb w b Buchanan ... 2 Hodder 1b w b Whitley ... ... 12 E. Saunders b Field ... ... ... 0 A. Andrews b Buchanan ... ... 2 A. Fooks h Buchanan... ... ... 5 Mayo c Buchanan b Whitley ... 0 Lusk c Buchanan b Field 14 Wilkie b Field 11 Bruce c Buchanan b Denshire ... 9 Guinoy c Pratt b Field ... ... 0 Wake b Field 1 E. Fooks c Poyntz b Field 4 Harris b Buchanan ... ... ... 6 C. C. Fooks not out ... 3 Byes ... ... ... ... C Leg bye ... ... ... ... 1 Wides C Total 82 THE WORLD. Crisp c and b Bruce ... ... 3 Denshire b A. Andrews ... ... 35 T. Buchanan c Gainey b Bruce ... 7 Curtis b S. Saunders ... ... ... 0 Amos b Bruce ... ... ... ... 0 Pratt b S. Saunders ... ... ... 0 Grant cS. Saunders b Bruce ... 20 Field bS. Saunders ... ... ... 1 Whitley cS. Saunders b Bruce ... 14 Poyntz bA. Andrews ... ... 7 Main waring bA. Andrews ... ... 1 Moriwitz run out b Bruce ... ... 1 D. Leiteh c and b Bruce ... ... 2 J. Leiteh not out ... ... ... 0 Byes ... ... G Leg bye 1 Wides ... ... ... ... 5 Total 103 Majority for the World—2l. BOWLINC, ANALYSIS. —THE WORLD. Balls Runs Maidens Wkls Wicles Field 85 25 6 52 Buchanan 80 16 S 42 Whitley 36 14 2 20 Amos 16 7 o 1 o Denshire 20 4 1 I I NEW ZEALAND. Balls Runs Maidens Wkts Wides S. Saunders 84 41 4 31 Bruce 114 39 6 7 3 A Andrews 36 9 3 3 0 The next match to be played by the local clubs will take place on Wednesday next in the Domain. The following mem bers will take part in the game Messrs Grant, Murrell, J. E. Buchanan, T. Bu chanan, Guy, Bruce, O’Reilly, Pratt, Dixon, C. Ireland, T. Ireland, Curtis, Mainwaring, A. Fooks, Harris, Hill Shury, Shields, and probably several others whose names we have not yet been able to obtain. RESIDENT MAGISTRATE’S COURT. Monday, Nov. 10. Before Mr. Frank Guinness, R.M. LARCENY OF A SCARF PIN. Alexander Macdonald was charged with the larceny of a gold breast pin, valued at £2, the property of Hector Mackenzie. The prosecutor, who is stopping at the Prince Albert Boarding House, having de posed to the loss of his pin, Constable Farmer stated that he was on duty in East street when the accused was pointed out to him by Mr Meant, of the Prince Albert Boarding House. He said accused was suspected of having stolen the pin. Took him into custody and searched him on suspicion of having the stolen property in his possession. Found the pin on him in the inside of his vest. Accused said he had picked it up at the boarding house. Accused then stated that he stopped at the Prince Albert Boarding House on Monday night. On getting up the following morning, saw the pin lying on the floor, picked it up and slipped it in side of his vest, intending to return it to the boarding-house keeper. Went down stairs ; there was no one about. Left the house, returning to breakfast at half-past seven. Quite forgot about the pin. Was walking about town for a few hours until eleven o’clock, then loft by train for Chertsey. Afterwards went to Rakaia. Returned to Ashburton on Wednesday, and mot a man who asked him to go with him to the A 1 Boarding House. Did so. Quite forgot about the pin until stopped by the constable and Meant, and accused of stealing something. It was by a mere oversight the pin was not returned. The police said that nothing was known of accused. The Magistrate said the accused had, by his own showing, been keeping this pin. knowing that it was not his pro perty. He should have returned it at once. The defence that he had forgotten to do so, was not borne out by the facts. Ho had had ample opportunity of return ing the pin if he had been so inclined, having had it in his possession form Monday until Wednesday. He would be imprisoned for one month with hard labor. The accused was removed, still protesting that he had merely forgotten to return the pin. NEWS BY SUEZ MAIL. (Per Auawata at Bluff.) A Royal Commission has been appoin ted to inquire into the condition and suffi ciency of the means, both naval ami military, provided for the defence of the most important seaports within the colonies, and the stations required within them for coaling—and refutin' of men of-war ; and for the protection of colonial commerce with the United King dom, with each other, and foreign countries. Also to determine what sta tions and ports it is desirable, owing to strategetical or commercial value, should he provided with an organised system of defence, in addition to the general de fence of the navy ;■ and whether such de fence should consist of permanent works manned by imperial or local troops. Fur ther, to consider by whom, and in what proportion, the expense ahouhl bo de frayed. The English press consider the colonies should be more fully represented on the commission. The Home press award an unqualified condemnation of the Berry Reform Bill —oven the “Spectator” severely criti cises the measure. It is proposed to construct the Pacific Railway on the land grant system, and 100,000,000 acres of land, with all the minerals thereon, have been apportuned for the purpose. It is thought scarcely probable that the Bacchante will visit the antipodes. She visits the West Indies after Maderia. Captain J. C. Maling, is appointed Colonial Secretary of Grenada. The situa tion is worth £SOO a-year. The Hon. T. Russell purchased a num ber of Clydesdales and shorthorns at Lord Dunmore’s sales. The animals were bought for New Zealand. He also bought other valuable stock from R. Oliver, of Whittlobery. M'Lean and Co, Auckland, have shipped per the Inglewood, a number of pedigree shorthorn hulls. An attempt was made to upset the the train from Brindisi conveying the Aus tralian mails. The design was frustrated. The Bank of New Zealand negotiated the £200,000 6 per cent loan for the New Plymouth Harbor Board. £211,G00 were applied for, the prices ranging from a minimum of £OS to £97. A disagreeable impression was produced on the Stock Exchange by the news that the Australian and New Zealand Colonies contemplated fresh heavy loans. The leading journals point out the danger of the proposed course. Latest from Afghanistan. The British troops under Col. Baker, an old New Zealand officer, gallantly stormed the high range of hills between Charisol and Cabul, which were hotly de fended by the rebellious troops. After an obstinate resistance the enemy were driven back, losing 12 guns. The British loss was small and the enemy’s consider able. General Roberts entered Cabul on Oct. 12, without any opposition. The mutineers, after being routed outside the city, fled to Turkestan. AUSTRALIAN NEWS. (Peii All a wax a at the Bluff.) Queensland- Local government will shortly be ex tended to the whole of the colony. A 400-ton iron dredge barge has been built for the Government—the largest yet built in the colony. The massacre of the Logan’s crew has been confirmed. The Beagle will punish the murderers. It is reported that two bodies have been found on the Johnstone river. They ap peared to have been dead only about a fort night, and the flesh looked as if it had been washed by the blacks, who must have killed the men. Deceased are sup posed to have been two diggers attempting to make their way from Timoora to Mul grave. Kennedy Bros., timber getters, weie attacked by blacks at Tam o’ Shunter Point, while driving a mob of horses from Johnston’s river to Cardwell. The unexpired leases of forfeited runs in unsettled districts in Queensland were sold at auction. The bidding was spirited. The upset price for all was iOs per square mile. Tasmania. The Ministry propose to meet Parlia ment on the 13th May, with measures proposing reduction in expenditure, re vision of customs duties, direct taxation in a modified Conn. Government obtained supplies for the remainder of the current year.. South Australia The insects in the Rosefield Vineyards are pronounced to be comparatively harm less, and not the true phylloxera. Harvest prospects are brilliant, and the yield promises to be unusually large. A wider area is under cultivation than in any provions season. It is estimated the area will yield a surplus of nearly 400,000 tons for export. Mr R. H. Smythe comes out as the re presentative of Cook and Sons, tourist managers, London, who purpose or ganising extensive tourist expeditions to Australia and New Zealand during the Melbourne Exhibition. H. E. Downer, Commissioner of Insol vency, was charged with indecently as saulting the wife of Joseph Rogers in a private room in the Adelaide Court of Insolvency. The wife went to beg of the Judge the release of Rogers, who was imprisoned for fradulont insolvency. The Commissioner directed his release. It is alleged that during this interview the Commissioner, twice kissed Mrs Rogers, and sought to make another appointment. The bench dismissed the case without calling evidence for the de fence. Victoria. Three men, promoters of the Totalisator Companies were arrested as keepers of com mon gaming houses. The National Bank has declared per cent dividend. The “ Victorian Review,” the best periodical yet issued in Australia has ap peared. It resembles the “ Nineteenth Century.” Besides the best Austral! in writers, M. About, Emile Castelar, Mark Twain, Mr Sto Idart, &c, have agreed to contribute. P. Matols, Christchurch, won the £IOOO prize in Bridges art union. Government alleges that it was impos sible LV'PCulloch’s splendid imported stock could have died from water drunk on the quarantine ground. M‘Culloch lost about £IO,OOO worth of stock. The Ercildoun sheep sales yielded nearly £B,OOO in spite of the low prices realised. New South Wales. Clere, an engineering firm, have inheri ted £70,000. Returned diggers from Mekoal, near Glenden, state that the important gold discovery reported, is a hoax. The B ink of New South Wales bonus amt dividend equals 171 per cent The Land Act Amendment Bill. (From the Wellington Post.) The Hon. Mr Rolleston’s Bill to amend the Land Act, 1877, has now been circu lated. It repeats the Crown Laud Sales Act, 1377, but validates all former procla mations, orders, warrants, &c. L pro ■ ides x ;:ir residence on deferred payment section", may bo declared optional if that course should seem advisable. The upset price of land on deferred payment is to be fixed by the Governor ; it is not to be less than 80s per acre for rural lands ami £4 10s per acre for suburban sections, ar,d the price may be augmented where the land is of special value. Several small contiguous sections may be groups I toge ther if desirable. In regard to bush land, further clearing and cultivation are to b-j ranked among “ substantial improve ments.” Where fencing, buildings, or other improvements have been made on hum afterwards opened for application on de: erred payment, the selector of such land is to pay the assessed value of such improvements. Two or more selectors may hold an allotment as tenants in common, and arc to have the same right to transfer as oi - I inary selectors. It is provided that the Governor may, by pro clamation, sot apart any Crown lands con tiguous to railway or road lines as village settlements, under the following condi tions : 1. The total amount of land set apart as village settlements in the colony is not to exceed 200,000 acres. 2. Every village settlement is to he sur veyed and divided into village allotments not exceeding 1 acre each, and small farm allotments not exceeding 50 acres each ; or, if the Governor so direct, a village settlement may be divided into village allotments only, or into small farm allot ments only. 3. The Governor may fix a day on which any allotments within a village settlement shall be open for application, and may appoint that any of such allot ments shall be sold for cash immediately on purchase, or on deferred payments sub ject to the conditions of the Act. 4. The price of village allotments is to he not less than £5 per allotment, and of small farm allotments not leas than £1 per acre. 5. All applications for land in village settlements are to be made in the same manner as other applications for land. 6. If more persons than one apply for the same allotment on the same dav, the right to occupy the allotment is to be de termined by lot amongst the applicants in respect to small farm allotments ; but, in tlie case of village allotments, they are to be sold by public auction at an upset price of not less than £5 each. 7. Village allotments may be leased, with a ■purchasing clause at a minimum price of 30s per acre. Provision also is made for blocks of rural land being sot apart for special settlements, the conditions being as follows :—l. The total area is not to exceed 100,030 acres in the whole Colony. 2. The minium price is to be £1 per acre. 3. The Governor is to fix the terms of payment. 4 Occupation and permanent ■ improvement of the land to a certain pro portion of its area, to be defined by regu lations, to be a condition necessary to be performed before the issue of a Crown grant. 5. Neither the who’e nor any part of any block of land set asi le as a special settlement is to continue to be set aside for more than seven years from the proclamation. C. All lands within any special settlement block, not taken up with in seven years, are to be regarded as ordinary-Crown lands, and maybe thrown open for sale. It is further provided that the Gover nor may enter into contracts with persons or companies for special settlements, and that a rebate in price may be allowed in respect of immigrants introduced by such contractors, provided the immigrants are actually settled on the land and improv ing it. The Governor is to aflix the class, price, and terms of sale of urban, subur ban, or rural lands, on immediate pay ment. Holders of pastoral licenses are allowed at the termination of their lease to remove building, fencing, or other im provements made by them while lessees. The above are the main provisions of this important Bill, the general principles of which, while the details may possibly undergo some modification in committee, will probably meet with general appro bation as progressive and liberal. A woman was recently fined iu London for creating a nuisance by keeping nine cats in one room. A Deserted Village. —ln Nevada, midway between Carson and Reno, the traveller sees a decayed and sleepy village, with perhaps a hundred inhabitants. In 1805 that was one of the most bustling camps on the coast. Its population was constantly shifting, but at any time during the height of its prosperity, it numbered over 3,000. The miners, far mers, prospectors and traders flocked in from all the country round to drink and gamble. Its streets were a scene of con stant bustle and liveliness. Such was Washoe City in the days of its glory. But a few years saw it deseted and emptv, its saloons closed, its faro banks “busted.” To-day the tourist, whose careless eye rests upon its ruins, little dreams of its former magnificence. Singular Case. [. The following curious action for illegal distress was heard in the Court of Coui -i mon Pleas recently. The plaintiff, “Catheriueßolland, CountessHeiurueth,” t wa* of Irish extraction. She first married . a Russian onicer ; secondly Mr Hicks, a 1 Justice of the peace for the county of , Gloucester; and, as slie owned, thirdly, : Agustus Rolland, Major in tlie French , army, from whom she procured a divorce' in December, 1870, in New York. Being ► engaged in litigation, for the recovery of some property in America, she left for New York in 1872, having executed on the 23 th of September a bill of sale to Charles Furbor to secure an advance from him of £4OO from which he had deducted £4O for interest at 20 per cent for six months. The defendant was a money I lender, and, under the power of the bill, seized and sold the goods assigned thereby. Irregidarities, non-advertisement, negli gence, and excessive sale were charged against the other defendants, the auction eers, Messrs Furber and Price, and that they hail not accounted for nor handed over the surplus of the proceeds after pay ing the advance and all their costs. Th - cross-examination of the plaintiff elicited | frank admission that she had been pro. muineed to have committed pe' jury and forgery in her American litigation by tha Judge who tried her cause ; that she had bigauiously married Major Rollan ■, with Mr Hicks’ knowledge and consent ; he indeed, “ bad seen them off together in the railway; ” and as to « 'Udder from Mr Hicks to her commencing, “ aiy | dearest wife,” and couolu ling P>- I member me most kindly to -'ojaads wif she owned “ That ir me S:;*j hud borne two eluld-en while inn.: nod io ilie major, 'whi .b were by “ another man.” These twins she had endeavored to provide with a rather by charging four different persons with their paternity. Cardinal Manning, when a plain priest, bad been her confessor, and she kept a cafe in EJgware Road. Among the items in her “ gallerjr of valuable paintings,” “an allegorical subject” by Rubens roabsed £1 10s; another by the same mister, “ Belisarius,” £1 8s ; a Murillo, £8 ; a head by Rembrandt, 14s ; “ a head of a saint,” by Caraaci, 11s ; “ a bookcase of Irish manufacture of an early date,” £*(>; a superbly sculptured reclining figure in statuary marble,” £llss ; the whole of the choice and costly collection together with the furniture, fetching £1,017. The unabashed announcement by the fair plaintiff that the deceased Hicks connived in the manner described at her bigamy exhausttd the patience of the Court. Lord Coleridge ; Really, how long am I and the jury to be ir suited by hearing this woman’s perjuries. (To the jury.) Gentlemen, do you believe a word she says ? The jury ; Not one word. Verdict and judgment for the defendants. A River of Fire. Park.hr, Pa., Aug. 14 A heavy rainstorm passed over this vicinity this morning, between four and five o’clock, which was accompanied by terrific thunder and lightning. At a few minutes to five the lightning struck a twenty thousand-barrel oil tank belonging to the William MunhaU Company, of Pittsburgh. The tank was situated on a large hill, directly -opposite Parker City, and was filled with oil of the United Pipe Line Company. The stroke aud explosion were terrific, shaking all the buildings in the neighborhood. The top of the tank was found a mile off. The tank burst, and tlie oil spread like a river down the ravines towards the Alleghany river... The burning oil passed through the end of Kollyville, burning the houses, barn, sheds, and fences of William Fenton, the house and barn of Alfred Wier, and the storehouse of J. N. YirJing. The wave then stvuok and destroyed, the oil well, times tanks, derricks, and a number of shanties owned by W. H., Piper, and two tanka of the United Pipe Line. Weir and his family, barely escaped with, their lives. The wave then struck the Alleghany Valley Railroad track, and passed into the river. For a time it was thought that the fire would swim the river and burn the entire town. The flames leapt up four hundred feet above the water, making a grand sight. A stream of burning oil took the other ravine, destroying Rei chert’s brickyard, the well-rig, engine house, and tank of Graham and Jackson, the coalyard of W. Dee, four cars of the Kama City and Butler Railway, a V track, store, and outhouse of Isaac Leisy and Co., Cleveland, and lastly a seven thousand-barrel tank-«of the Graham Oil Company, full of oil, all of which was destroyed. Ditches were dug by the firemen, and citizens saved the depot and other buildings. Great excitement prevails. Later. Since the above was written the follow ing property has been destroyed:— Another house and barn of William Fen ton, worth SOOOdol, a number of derricks, and several wells. A twenty thousand barrel tank of the United Pipe Line Com pany caught fire, but through the great efforts of the employees, who risked their lives, the tank was saved. The fire is now raging fiercely. The loss cannot be esti mated, but will probably reach 75,600d0l or lOOjOOOclol. It is stated by La France that the Lord Mayor of London has been decorated with he Cross of the Legion of Honour, in re ognition of the reception of the French members of the International Telegraph Conference and the Literary Congress. A Frozen JiriiV in England.—Ameri cans in England will not fail to remember the English 4th of July, 1879. ’ Such weather at this period of the year was never before known. During the whole week it has boon blowing a hurricane and raining in torrents, hailing occasionally, and occasionally reproducing our Novem ber fogs. The weather has been simply abominable, and has been playing all sorts of pranks. In Derbyshire, a little north of London, hundreds of lambs have this week been literally frozen to death. Imagine, if you can, such a degree of frost in July. In another locality one of the frequent showers deposited on the streets and on the houses masses of little worms. The scientists are trying to per suade us that these had been picked up by a water-spoilt or hurricane, and that there is nothing alarming in the occur fljjra. Dr. Gumming, however, does not this, and lots of his followers talk about the opening of one the seven vials.—“ Chicago Journal.' Tuesday, N ovember m> i 879-1 THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN 3

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THE FARMER. AGRICULTURAL PAPERS, No. 6. “ System of Seeping Farm Accounts.” [Bt Mb W. E. Trent.] It was with no little surprise I received a communication from our worthy hon. secretary, Mr Bruce, requesting me to read a paper at the present meeting. Believing it was only on agricultural mat ters that the members of this association desired information, I felt a large amount of diffidence in coming forward for such a purpose, and I replied that it would be a great piece of presumption on my part if I considered I could teach the farmers of Lincoln anything relating to agriculture tW- they did not already know. To which the secretary replied, suggesting that I should read a paper on “ Keeping Farm Accounts.” On receipt of this I felt more at ease, and had much pleasure in acced ing to the request. Therefore, gentlemen, I now come before you not as an agricul turist, but as a business man, who has ap plied the same rules and principles to an agricultural speculation, as he has been in the habit of applying to mercantile pur suits with considerable success. In the matter of “ Keeping Farm Accounts,” I do not propose to tell you that the system I have adopted is the best and only sys tem, but I shall content myself with ex plaining to you the particular method I adopt, leaving it to yourselves to judge bow far my system may be im proved upon or modified for the purposes of any particular branch of farming to which any of my friends might wish to apply it, and I think, when I have explained my system in detail yon will find it a very simple affair, and quite within the comprehension of persons of ordinary intelligence, and professing to be business men. When I first-became an agricultural proprietor I was carrying on a manufacturing and mercantile business. 1 commenced an account in my ledger called “ Farm Account,” as it was necessary for m® to account for all expenditure on ac count of the farm. In those days I treated the farm as one of my customers, and a very bad customer it proved to be, for it was a long time before I could see any re turn whatever for my outlay. When it was necessary to make any disbursement on account of farm, I merely made a journal entry of the same—Farm Dr to so and go for so much, posting the amount to tho. debit of farm account. When any goods in from the farm the entry was Goods Dr to Farm for so much. This was pi«ynd to the debit of goods account and credit of farm account. But at tho end of the year when I took stock, I was ra ther surprised to find what a large amount my customer Farm owed me, amounting to some thousands of pounds, and only a few hundreds to its credit • This set me thinking that possibly some expenditure might be dispensed with ; but which were they, out of all the heap of figures before mef This proved to me that I must adopt a different system if I would know what operations were remunerative and which left a loss. In short, I found that my accounts must he kept in detail, and be more explicit. I accordingly set to work and dismembered my farm, by dividing it into paddocks, each paddock talong the same space in the ledger that the farm formerlytook. lalsoopenednumerous other accounts, the nature and object of which I purpose presently to explain. In making this important change, the first thing I did was to take stock of the farm and everything appertaining or belonging to if First came the cost of the freehold ; next the improvements, such as breaking up the land and fencing; then came an account lor permanent improvements, such as well, building, stockyards, gates, plantations, metalled roads, &c., &c. By this means I ascertained the amount dis bursed in purchase of land and making it into a farm ; this was capital employed from which there was to be no direct return. Then came another account very similar for plant, such as steam engine and pumping gear, water tanks and pipes, chatfcutter, shafting, belts, carts, waggons, ploughs, and implements of all kinds. I opened house account, cattle, sheep, pig, and poultry accounts. By the aid of these various accounts I was able to ascertain accurately the total of money sank, which I treated as capital locked up. My next object was to ascer tain the cost of every operation carried on upon the farm, viz., what this paddock cost for ploughing, another for weeding, and so on. In order to do this syste matically, it was absolutely necessary to distinguish one paddock from another to avoid confusion- It then occurred to me that if I gave each paddock a name it would take up a large amount of unneces sary room in a timesheet. For instance, One thousand pounds expressed in figures Will occupy far less space than the words nineteen pounds. I, therefore, decided the better plan wonld be to number the paddocks consecutively from No. 1 upwards, in order to avoid mistakes about the identity of each paddock, I commenced on the first paddock in the front on the lefthand side and numbered them in rotation order; so that if any doubt existed as to any particular paddock, the person in the Jilammo. had only to commence counting from the first and they would soon arrive at the right paddock, [Mr Trent here exhibited a plan of his farm.] Having arranged and classified my various pad docks, I drew out a sketch of a time sheet to be filled up by the farm manager. This time-sheet allowed for about twenty men’s names to be placed in a vertical column on the left-hand side of the page. The page was next divided vertically into seven other divisions ; six of these were headed with the names of the days of the week, each of which had a wide space to pnt'. down the nature of the operation earned oft opposite the operative’s name, u well ss the number of paddock operated upon. Each day’s space had two smaller columns for days and hours. For instance, if a man worked eight hours at a job he was marked one day ; if be worked ten he would be marked one day two hours. If, again, he worked four hours «aeh at two different jobs, he would be marked four hours for each. I had 600 of these time sheets printed at a cost of about £2; half of these sheets were bound into a book to be kept permanently on the farm, to be filled in end written up each day. At the and of the week it 6 the manager’s dare to send me a duplicate copy on one ci thetoow Meets. Tliefe ttflfa-fbMt# JWJpf flslpr 9WM9I Sp HfW paddock or work, and charge it to account accordingly. But in order to arrive at the just price or value of work done, it is necessary for me to value the time of the horses. By a careful account I have kept, I have ascertained that the total cost of keeping a working horse in proper condition all the year round, and one year with another, is about 6s per week—that is, if you principally grow your own feed and do not purchase oats at a dear time. But as horses cost money, and the more they are worked the sooner their value is depreciated, and you must also allow for the cost of wear and tear of harness and implements as well as shooing. Taking into consideration those facts, I decided on charging 2s Gd per day for the use of every horse that is worked, charging nothing for a horse when he is sick or idle. Having arranged this mat ter, I am now able to tell the cost of a day’s work as follows; —Ploughing—Single furrow, one man, 5s ; two horses, at 2s Gd —los. Double furrow, one man, 5s ; three horses, at 2s Gd—l2s Gd. Scuffing, one man, 5s ; three horses, at 2s 6s—l2 6d. Harrow ing, one lad, 3a4d; two horses, at 2s6d—Bs 4d. Rolling, one lad, 3s 4d ; two horses, at 2s 6d —8s 4d. Waggon, one man, 5s ; drink, Is ; four horses, at 2s Gd—l6s; sub soiling, one manand plough ss, 2 horses at 2s Gd—los; one man, ss; boy, 2s ; three horses, at 2s Gd —14s 6d ; £1 4s Gd. Drilling—two men, at 5s ; one boy, 2s ; one horse, 2s Gd—9s Gd. Having these details to work upon, it is necessary to have a book ruled similar to an ordinary Tradesman’s Day-book for dates, items, pounds, shillings, and pence. This book also has an index and wages numbered. The name of each account is put into the index with the number of the folio on which it may be found. In this book the following are the principal accounts I have opened :—An account against each pad dock, from No 1 upwards, freehold, build ings, permanent improvements, general expenses, fuel, stable expenses, kiln ex penses, horses, blacksmith, cattle, oat crop, chicory crop, &c, and a separate ac count for the cost of each building in de tail, also accounts for each matter that it is necessary to know the cost of work ; done by contract does not go into the time-sheets at all, but is charged in one gross sum when completed. This, I think, will be sufficient bookkeeping for an or dinary farmer, and by this means he can tell to a shilling the cost of every crop he grows, as also the cost cf every operation in detail, such as ploughing, harrowing, reaping, &c. But apart from this, there is another great advantage in keeping a time book —for instance, at the end of the page there is a column for remarks, which, for the purpose of noting down any special matters, is as useful as a diary. Here should be entered such matters as the fol lowing :—When a certain horse was taken possession of ; when a cow calved ; when certain important operations are com menced or completed; when produce is delivered to the town ; when goods are re ceived in return. It is also exceedingly useful for the purpose of reference in com paring one year with another, and in watching the progress of certain opera tions, and comparing the amount of time relatively consumed in carrying out simi lar operations in different paddocks. To keep a complete set of books it would be necessary to use the following ;—The led ger, journal, cash book, bill book, wages book, delivery book, and wages account book, and letter book. The ledger to con tain the grand totals, both Dr and Cr so as to show the balance of profit of all ac counts or loss’ accounts, inwards and out wards, assets and liabilities. The journal answers for all goods inwards or outwards; for instance, if I buy one hundred bushels of corn for the horses of Mr Smith, the horses must be charged with the corn they consume, and Mr Smith must have credit for the value of the com sup plied. I then make an entry as follows : —96. Stable expenses—Dr to John Smith, £lO. 104 For 100 bushels of oats, 2s, £lO. If I sell Mr Jones, the butcher, 6 head of cattle, I make the following entry —24 W. Jones, Dr to cattle account-- £6O. 35 For 6 head of cattle, at 300 s, £9O. The cash book should be a double paged book, having double-money columns and a margin for the date on the left-hand side of each page ; all money received should be correctly entered, with the name of payer and date on the left-hand column of the left-hand or Dr side of the book, and when paid into the bank the total amount should be extended into the right-hand column of the same page. The right-hand, or credit page, is devoted to disbursements and checks and bills pay able when they fall due. This book should be balanced with the Bank pass-book once a month. Bill book—This is a printed book that can be purchased at any sta tioner’s, one end being devoted to bills payable, and the other to bills receiveable, with proper spaces for names ot drawers and acceptors, date, time, amount, and due dates. Wages book — For this a small pocket-ledger with index will answer very well Each man's account should be headed with name in full, date of engage ment, and rate of wages. In my own employ I used a printed book with dupli cate pages ; when a man applies to the manager ioF his account it is filled in like a credit note, with the number of days work from date to date, also rate and amount, and any deductions for cash on account of stores supplied, the one half is torn out and given to the applicant, upon which he can draw his wages, and the butt remains in the book as a permanent record of the transaction, and is entered into the journal once a month. Delivery Book.— This book no person disposing of goods should be without, and saves a vast amount of disputes in business for instance, do you send a grocer a box of butter, you enter it in duplicate to the person you send it stating the date and number of pounds, he receipts the butt of the book, and tears out the duplicate and gives you credit for the value. Invoice Book.—This is a most important book, and saves a large amount of trouble in hunting up accounts which frequently get mislaid. This is a book made of sheets of brown paper and numbered, having an index; lit foot, like a portfolio; on receipt of an Invoice pf account it should be checked over, and, if found correct, pasted on one of the brown paper leaves, folded up, and endorsed with the person s name, date, and amount, and indexed to bis name, and once a month the various amounts should be journalised and placed to the credit of m§ various creditors in the ledger, and the debit of pach account it pwy be found necessary te open. By adopting this system a former on d^X B sail t*h the Hi? indebted who might think it worth while to adopt -ny plan of keeping farm accounts, and that is never let the work £?et behind ; the task of filling up the time sheet should be religiously performed every night, and while the events of the day are fresh in the memory, the writing np of the various accounts can be better done once a week, and will not take more than half-an-hour or so according to the number of hands employed, and I trust that should any one do me the honour of thinking these few remarks on farm accounts worth their adoption, that before long they will be able to show me a very great improve ment on my system, and should such prove to be the case, I shall be most happy to adopt it, and if I have not suc ceeded in rendering my ideas sufficiently plain and intelligible, I shall be happy to answer any questions that may be put to me on the subject. Israelites and Agricultural Pursuits. (From the It is with unalloyed pleasure that we in. form the readers of the “ American Israe lite that the Council held in the City of New York has, with great unanimity, adopted the following plan of leading our brethren into agricultural pursuits ; The Executive Board of the Union of American Hebrew Congregations was in structed to appoint out of their midst a Committee of Five on Agricultural Pur suits, said committee to solicit donations of land, farming implements and money, and to divide said lands into farms of eighty acres for one family which it can have for tillage free of rent for seven years ; after the expiration of seven years, that family may buy those eighty acres at the price the land was worth when it first settled on the same, and the money re ceived by the Executive Board for the said land shall immediately be re-invested by them for other land and to be given to new settlers on tho same conditions. At the first meeting of the Executive Board the following gentlemen were ap pointed on that important committee : Hon. Moritz Ellinger of New York ; Hon. Julius Freiberg of Cincinnati; Emanuel Wertheimer of Pittsburgh, Pa. ; Lazarus Silverman of Chicago, and Hon. Simon Wolf of Washington. D. C. The Execu tive Board instructed that committee to appoint sub-committees in every leading city in the United States, and which they no doubt will do promptly. The fri ends of this great measure will please assistthe committees with advice and dona tions. Direct your communications to Hon. Moritz Ellinger, New York, or to Lipman Levy, secretary of the Union, Cincinnati, Ohio, who will bring the views before the Committee. All dona tions of land, farming implements, and money must be deeded to the Union of American Hebrew Congregations, who are the custodians of the trust for the only purpose that it has been given. We appeal to our brethren throughout the length and breadth of the United States to give this important measure their hearty support, not with mere words of encouragement, but with deeds, deeds that will tell and enable the Committee on Agricultural Pursuits to place at least fifty families on fertile land, fully equipped to go to work and become practical farmers, whose success will lead thousands of Israe lites into farming pursuits and remove from us the reproach that we are only shopkeepers, consumers and not Pro ducers. There are already 150 families organised in the city of New York ready to go to farming as soon as they receive the aid necessary to give them the start; but, of course, nothing can be done un’il the means are at hand, which we hope that the committees appointed will soon have, for the Israelites are not a people who are appealed to in vain, especially when measures are to be carried into practice giving the poor man a chance to make a living for himself and family as a farmer, inhaling the pure air and seeing the glories of God as they manifest themselves in the vegetable kingdom, kissed by the dew and warmed into life and ripeness by the sun which sweetens existence and urges men on to be grateful to God. and sing His glories in the same spirit as Israel did in Palestine of yore, when they were all farmers, free and independent, making of their land a paradise and their Government the pattern of the future Re public of the world. A new glory awaits the house of Israel; let us by our acts be come worthy of it. Russia and Grain Exportation Sr. Petersburg, Aug 8. Reports of the Russian Customs De partment show that the export of grain during May was 1,223,500 chetwerts, less than the corresponding period last year, 1,000,000 of this decrease was in wheat and 200,000 in oats. The export of grain for the first five months of the present year was 13,948,579 chetwerts against 18,411,150 chertwerts the corresponding period last year. Three millions chert werts of this decrease was in wheat. The “Times” says: Russian traders are anticipating a large export of grain during the present month, which com bined with the encouragement given by foreign capitalists to a third Oriental loan, has sent np the rouble from 22| upon Lon don to 249-16. Nothing could show more forcibly the enormous resources of Russia after the fearful havoc by drought, hall and grasshoppers ; but, nevertheless, the decrease of grain exports, as com pared with the corresponding months of 1878, to the amount of 3,600,000 bushels, is a terrible falling off for a country pos. sessing wheat-growing soil as large as the combined area of France and Austria. Hystericus Sheep Disease. (Healdsburg Flag, Aug. 7.) Michael Young reported last week that his sheep were still dropping off. Some have been cut open and in them found that the small stomach was as dry as a bone, so dry, in fact, that no hope of cur ing the disease could be entertained. John N. Bailhache lost 1,500 dols. worth of cattle some years ago, with the same symptoms and identically the same affec tion of the digestive organs, brought on, as was supposed, by their eating the re mains of cornstalks that had been chewed up and spill out by hogs. In this case the poison milk-weed theory prevails. CHISPA’S LETTER. (From the Ashburton Herald, November 8.) “ I am not yet so bald that -you can see my brains. ” —Longfellow. In my peregrinations I now and again meet some “ hard cases.” The other day, whilst on the look out for an item, I dropped across a new-chum “ looking for a job.” The man looked melancholy. His swag was not done up in that artistic style which at once, to a practised eye, reveals the old digger accustomed t- ■ “ hump ” Ins gold ; and the whole bearing of the man, from his roofless billycock to his well ventilate ! watertights, betokened that he wanted a job. Ho had, however, one feature .about him which was an un common, and in these times I should think, a good idea. Under his arm he carried an enormous naval telescope. I couldn’t get at the hang of that spy-glass for a bit, but all of a sudden the utility of it struck me. The man was “ looking for a job,” and the originality of using a telescope for the purpose is worth a patent. Why ! only imagine the chance that man has over any other swaggei. The spy glass man could see a job live miles off’, while any other fello w would be limited to ordinary human vision. And talking of swaggers I once knew a West-Coaster in the early days, who was quite a genius in bis way. Ho had been brought up as a Civil Engineer and Archi tect, but as a builder of his own fortunes he was a failure. So, after a few years’ vain attempt to live by his profession in one of the settled towns, he left for the diggings and fetched up on the North Beach. That man’s “swag” was a caution. He was an ardent musician, and he would sooner go to his blankets hungry than do without his tune. Well, as far as I can recollect, his swag was made up in what is known as “ horse collar” fashion, and consisted of the usual 6xß tent, his blankets, theodolite box and legs, a frying pan, a billy, and pannikin—all strung together higgledy-piggledy, the tinware rattling and swinging around him ; in his hand a long-handled shovel, and sur mounting the whole impedimenta on his back, a Yiolincello Case ! I knew that man for years afterwards. That big fiddle accompanied him in all his wanderings ; and he always looked like a man carrying his own coffin with him ready for any emergency. The selection of a valuator for the Bo rough has resulted in the consumption of a deal of liquid, particularly ink ; and the Fathers of the City are being called over the coals in the most approved manner by the burgesses. Not without cause, either, I think ; but not for the reasons given by the scaibblers. What the Council should have done, when there was not a full meeting, and opinion was so equally divided, was to have adjourned the meeting to obtain an expression of opinion by vote from every individual in the Borough; and in the mean time to have asked the fifteen pound man if he was prepared to find sufficient security for the due performance of the contract. You see, this is not an ordinary job like a bit of road making, where, if a man can’t go on with it, or makes a mess of it, he can throw it up and some one else can start; but it is a question of great importance to the ratepayers. The law is that the roll shall be completed by January 15, and be open for inspection for a month after to enable ratepayers to object to it if rated too high, or if they consider their neighbors are getting off too cheap. Then the Judge of the As sessment Court hears objections, and if the discrepancies are too glaring the roll is condemned, and a new one is ordered to be made. By this arrangement several months are lost before a rate can be struck and collected. As to the merits of the five tenders, I don’t know enough about them, but I don’t think that if the highest one had got the job he would have made a pile out o' it, as it will i-e well on in April next before he can handle the money. There was a pretty hard case in court yesterday. A small debt case had been previously adjourned ; and the blister had, in court language, been “ enlarged,” (no debt the costs were also). On the copy served, the defendant was notified to appear on the 7th instant, “and to fail not at his periland on the copy preser ved in Court the date was the 14th. Both parties appeared, and the plaintiff having being told that the 14th was the date, had not brought his witnesses, and had to ask for a further adjournment, which was granted, for the modest sum of £1 3s. Seeing that the disputants have to travel 25 miles to get to court, wait all day, and then return home, as wise as before, they are to be excused for “ enlarging ” on the beautiful uncertainty of the law. Their little argument was postponed till the 28th. Parliament has decided by 34 votes to 29 that the softer sex are to have a voice m the government of the country. I am staggered. There are so many points from which to view this subject. Fancy what might have happened in the bosom of my family over last election if female suffrage had been in existence then. I was out and out Hart, Mrs Chispa was ultra-Wright. Now, only imagine the oldwomam out canvassing on one side, and me on the other. My reasoning powers may be good, but are not to be mentioned in the same breath with her persuasive tongue. And what awful com plications will ensue when they go in for starting one of their own sex for parliamentary honors. Why ! no single man, and precious few married ones, will ever know what peace and bliss and home comforts are again. I don’t like to take a gloomy view of affairs, but I will stake my prospects of comfort for the future, that there will have to be a Divorce Court established in every County in the Colony. And yet another horror floats before me : fancy a Wahine, a dusky skinned Maori female, with a font of clay pipe and enough soil about her to make a quarter acre section, fraternising with me for my vote : Away 1 the idea is too much. Chispa. Narrow Escape of Being Buried Alive. An extraordinary case of trance has just been brought to light at Hereford. A girl named Sarah Ann Dobgin, eleven years of age, who has lived since she was very young with her great-aunt, Mrs Derry, was for some days considered to be dying, and was laid out for dead. Ar rangements were made for the funeral, and shortly before its appointed time a Miss Cooke and a Mrs Bethell came to look at the supposed corpse, and to the amazement and almost horror of both, the covering of the body was observed to be moving. The child was then found to be alive, and medical assistance was at once procured. About three weeks before her supposed death the girl’s condition under went a marked change, and for some time she had not been able to take anything but a very little water passed between her teeth with a teaspoon. Dr. Whitfield and Dr. Smith, who were called in after her revival, had a yolk of a new laid egg beaten up and introduced by means of a syphon. This had an immediate effect on the heart and brain, but it was not long before the stomach returned it. On Fri day morning the patient was in an ab solutely unconscious state, the mouth wide open, the tongue protruding its full length, the eyes fully open, the eye-balls turned up and rigidly fixed, the right hand raised, and the whole frame in a state of hysterical agitation. The patient has been sensibly affected by the alterations of day axrd night, sleep coming to her aid as the days have closed, and only leaving her as morning arrived. An experienced nurse, who has been much with the child during the month, had charge of her when she was assumed to have been dead, and arranged the laying out. Curious Effect of Lighting. A storm of thunder, short but sharp, passed over Burwash, in East Sussex, recently, when a cottage at the common, occupied by Robert Reed, a carpenter, was struck by lightning, and the top of its chimney knocked off. The fluid entered the living room of the dwelling, lifted a brick from the floor to the ceiling, and tore a boot from one of the feet of Reed’s son, leaving the foot marked across as if burned with a hot iron. It also forced a knife from the lad’s hand, and the shock stunned him. Mv Reed’s mother, an aged woman, who was sitting by the fireplace, had a foot struck and sadly scorched, and a babe left lying there, was found by its mother to have been moved to another part of the room and one of its arms lacerated. Mrs Reed, who entered the room at the moment of the shock, had a dish forced out of her hand by the lightning, but herself escaped injury. One of the doors of the cottage and some earthenware were crashed. That the four beings, who at that awful moment were inmates of Robert Reed’s dwelling, should be now living, and the lad able to go to his usual work, are facts that fill one with wonder, and in truth seem hardly credible. The lightning is said also to have entered the house of Mr Hallaway, the Railway Tavern, close by, but to have made its exit without doing any damage. Blowing Up The Cabul-Gate. The morning star was high in the heavens, and the first red streak of ap proaching morning was on the horizon when the explosion party stepped forward to its duty. In perfect silence, led by the engineer, Durand, they advanced to within one hundred and fifty yards of the works, when a challenge from the walls, a shot, and a shout told that the party was discovered. Instantly the garrison were on the alert, their musketry ran free and quick from the ramparts, and blue lights suddenly glared on the top of the battlements, brilliantly illuminating the approach to the gate. . . . Strange to say, though the ramparts flashed fire from every loophole, the bridge was passed without a shot from the lower works. . . Without the loss of a man from the heavy fire of the battlements. Durand reached the gate, and having laid the first bag of powder containing the end of the fuse, man after man stepped up, deposited his powder, and retired as they advanced, in single file, edging the foot of the wall, and under the eye and charge of the engi neer Macleod. . . The sappers having deposited the last of the powder and retired, Durand, aided by Sergt. Robert son, uncoiled the fuse, laying it close to the foot of the scarp ; while the defenders, impatient at the restraint of their loop holes, jumped up on the top of their para pets and poured their fire at the foot of the wall, hurling down also lumps of earth, stones, and bricks, but omitting, fortunately, bine lights. The officer and his sergeant were hit by the missiles; their force had, however, been broken by striking on the scarped bank on which the wall was built. . . . On igniting the quick- match the port-fire did not light, as the engineer was some time blowing at his slow-match and port-fire together before the latter caught and blazed. Even then, however, when laid down on the ground, it went out. The engineer, surprised at this, drew his pistol to flash the fuse ; but finding the piece of port fire in its place, he gave it another trial, and once more blew at the slow-match and port-fire together until the latter again blazed, when having watched it burn steadily for some moments, the sergeant and himself retired to cover. . . . The assault was one of simple daring, not founded on the supposed ignorance or negligence of the enemy, but with a full anticipation that success, if obtained must bo bought with much blood. Keane, however, could thus alone retrieve the errors of a posi tion in which a want of battering guns and provisions had placed him ; and he acted with a decision and resolution suited to the emergency. A grateful country may on such an occasion pour forth its titles and its honors, not making men’s merits the measure of its bounty ; but it will nevertheless, act wisely in remember ing that war has its principles, and that to hazard, needless of military prudence, soldiers’ lives and a country’s fame upon a gamester’s throw is to court a stern rebuke. —“ The First Afghan War,” Sir Henry Marion Durand. Daink, Degradation, and the Gallows. The “ Times ”of August 1 says ; “ A very shocking case was brought to its in evitable conclusion yesterday at the Derby Assizes. On the 12th of July, a young man named Gerald Mainwaring, the son of a clergyman, and described as being of good manners and education was appre hended at Derby for being drunk and dangerous to himself and others. While the charge was being made out against him at the police office, he drew a revolver from his pocket and discharged it at a constable named Moss. Before he could be disarmed he tired three more shots and wo rsided another constable named Price. Boch of the wounded men were at once conveyed to the infirmary, where Moss died on the following day. Thus the case was very plain in regard to the facts and their proof, while the circumstances which led to the commission of the crime discloses a revolting story of degradation. Mainwaring, it appears, had been living at an hotel in Derby, where he had formed a connection with a prostitute. On the day of the murder lie entered the bar of th? hotel where ho was staying in company with this woman, and called for a bottle of brandy, which the two nearly emptied between them in a very short time, fie then went out for a drive, still accompanied by the woman ; they stopped for a short time at the house whore she lived, and when another woman wh kept the house refused to allow tlk: girl to go out again in such a disgraceful state of drunkenness, he at once threatened Co shoot her, and over came her resistance by presenting his pistol at her in such a manner as to con vince her tii.it her life was really in danger, fie then proceeded on his drive in com pany with the girl ; but the condition of both was so openly disgraceful that they were followed by the police and ultimately apprehended. What ensued whoa they reached the lock-up we have already stated. None of the facts of the case were disputed by the prisoner’s counsel, who only pleaded for reduction of the offence from murder to manslaughter. Tiie plea however, was not counteranced by Mr Justice Bindley I in his summing up, and the jury, after a long deliberation, found the prisoner guilty of murder, though they accompanied their finding with a strong recommenda tion to mercy. The life of an innocent man has been sacrificed to the drunken and dissolute passions of one whose educa tion and breeding should have saved him even in his wildest excesses from such an abyss of degradation and crime. The case is a warning, written in letters of blood, to all who are apt to think lightly of youthful excesses, and who do not con sider how narrow is the margin which separates unbridled passion from crime. The Blind Man’s Duel. {Front the New Orleans Picayune.) It is doubtful if any theatre ever offered such volumes of romantic incidents as the deck of the old time Mississippi steamer. In the old times, before the railroads tra versed the continent in every direction, and the West was a wilderness, New Or leans was the Mecca for travellers, and the fleet wave borne palaces of the inland sea carried thousands of pleasure seekers to the south. It was then that life was a carousal, and men and women gave them selves up to the most lavish enjoyments. Men were as prone to brawls as the sparks to fly upward. Conspicuous among the fierce and rollicking habitues of the steamers was Captain West, a noted duellist. One day he engaged in a contro versy with a gentleman with whom he met cm deck, whom he accused of staring at him impertinently. “ Why do you stare at me so intently?” demanded the captain. The gentleman made no reply, but quietly walked along the steamboat’s deck, and again halted when he met the duellist, who, being incensed at the cool manner in which he was treated, accosted the stranger and demanded an eul of it. Stepping up to the stranger he inquired, with suppressed pas sion, “Can you fight as well as look ? “Pm hap - ■ I never tried it. Place me, however, end I will do my best.” The singular conduct of the stranger had by this time attracted universal attention, and whispered conference regarding his re markable appearance agitated the little groups of persons all over the boat. In a short time, however, she rounded to a landing fur wood, and then the parties to the impromptu duel went ashore. The passenger was led off by a negro servant, who seemingly picked his wav. Indeed, from the intense interest he was manifest ing in the encounter, the servant was ap parently more interested in the matter than his master. But the time allowed for preliminaries iyas brief, and r the men were speedily put in position and placed their hands. The word was given, and two ringing reports flashed out on the air. Captain West fell pierced to the heai't. The stranger stood erect, calm and digni fied. His second rushed up to him : “ Are you hurt, sir?” “No; how is it with my antagonist?” “Can’t you see? you have killed him?” “No, I am un able to see.” “You can’t see?” No, I am blind.” And he was. The tragedy was a nine days’ wonder, and all sorts of rumours were rife as to the identity of the fatal stranger. But who he was and whither he went was a mystery never solved. The circumstances went to make up an incident in the dark and bloody memories which made famous the olden time. Execution of a Female. Annie Tooke, a middle-aged widow was executed on 11th August, within Exeter Gaol, for the murder of an illegitimate which had been put with her to nurse. She first smothered the child, and then chopped the body in pieces, and threw the remains into a mill-stream. The prison hospital was turned into a plaoe of execution, and Marwood, who was the executioner, gave a drop of seven feet. Prisoner’s four children visited her on the Saturday previous to the execution. The representatives of the Press were n ->t admitted to the execution, but they were allowed to attend the inquest and view the body with the jury. The governor of the prison produced a copy of the follow ing statement made by the culprit:—“l hereby acknowledge that the confession which I first made to Captain Beat is true in the main particulars, and that I am justly to suffer for my dreadful crime, for which, as for all my many sins, I do most truly repent, and heartily pray God’s mercy, for the sake of His dear Son, my only Lord and Saviour, Jesup Christ,*. Signed by me, Aiwxs Toms. 1 ' Murderous Attack On A Clergyman. A murderous outrage was committed on Bth August, on the Rev. J. Y. Rooker, vicar of Lower Gonial, near Wolverhamp ton in a grocer’s shop, in the presence of several witnesses. About two years ago Charles Hartland, a builder in a respect able position, was convicted by the bench of which Mr Rooker was chairman, of indecently exposing himself, and sen tenced to a term of imprisonment. He had since threatened to be revenged, but the vicar took but little notice, and Hart land was soon reinstated in his position as leader of v-he church choir. On Friday lie and Mr Rooker met in the grocer’s shop, and after «u interchange of some friendly remarks t-ho prisoner was turning to leave the shop, when Hartland drew a five chambered revolver, and fired point blank at the vicar, who was only a few paces from him, the bullet entering the back of his neck, and he threw up his arms, exclaiming, “I am shot!” Hart laud fired a second and a third time, both shots taking effect, and then made off towards his house, announcing his in tention of giving himself into custody. His victim’s wounds are so serious that no hopes are entertained of his recovery. Hartland was subsequently taken before the Bilston magistrates and remanded. A Romance of the Par East (From the jVerv York Tribune.) There is a speck of war on the horizon ■ just now —a threat of a disturbance of the harmonious relations between Siam and England. There is a woman in the case, and she is young and pretty. About thirty years ago there came to Siam a young officer of the English army. He had been for several years in India, in the service of the East India Company, and determined one day to seek his fortune in the land of the White Elephant, where he became drill master of the Royal troops, and was in favor with the old King and the high officers of the Royal Court. Through the influence of friends at home he was appointed to represent the British Government as Consular Agent at Bang kok, and from this position he gradually rose to his present high office of Consul General of her Britannic Majesty for the Kingdom of Siam. His name is Thomas George Knox, and he comes of one of the old families in the North of Ireland, where the name of Knox is said to be very com mon. During the time of his services with the King and before he dreamed of the honours to come to him in later years, Mr Knox contracted an alliance with a Siamese woman, after the manner prevalent among foreigners who come to the East for a so j urn of a few years. Three children were the result of this union ; and though the marriage had a spice of irregularity about it, the children were acknowledged by the father, and properly cared for and educated. Miss Fanny, who, is the cause present war speck, is a pretty and accomplished brunette, and received her education in England, where her doting father paid no end of bills for her proper training and finishing. She returned to Bangkok three years ago, with a wardrobe that made her the envy of the other women, and with a piano on which she played with grace and skill. Admirers were not wanting; the fair Fannie was half Siamese and half English in blood, and she spoke the languages of Siam and of England to per fection. It was therefore quite natural that her admirers should be of the two nationalities, and a natural consequence that, for love of her, Englishmen and Siamese should be at each others’ ears. It was the ambition of Mr Knox to marry his daughter to an Englishman; and whenever she manifested an inclination to smile on a Siamese lover, the Consul- General of the Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland was observed to frown. About three months ago Miss Fanny determined to remain no longer single, and planted her affection on one Phra Peccha, an influential and distin guished nobleman of Siam", and a member of one of the highest families. As the paternal Knox refused the paternal sanc tion, the daughter followed the custom of civilized lands and eloped with her lover, j< thereby causing much scandal in Siam and throughout the British colonies in the far East. Four or five weeks after the elopement Phra' Peccha was arrested by order of the King on a charge of high crimes and misdemeanors : he was tried by the Council of State and found guilty. The penalty for his crime is death, and that convicted nobleman has been sen tenced to be beheaded. The sentence has not yet been carried out, and there is a serious hitch in the affair. The runaway daughter of the British Consul-General is averse to the execution of her Siamese husband, and interceded most earnestly with her father to stay the action of the law of the land. Though harbouring no love for the man who eloped with his child, Mr Knox is reluctant to have a case of capital punishment in the family in addition to the other complications, and therefore demanded the release of Phra Peccha. The Siamese Government refused. Knox then threatened them with a British gunboat, and not only threatened, but sent to Singapore fop one. The gunboat Foxhound came, and then the demand was renewed. The King was firm as a rock, and notified the Consul- General that under no circumstances would the condemned prisoner be sur rendered. Knox now threatened to bring the whole force of British ships to Eastern waters to bombard Bangkok, and lay the King’s palace in ashes. The King has a goodly force of soldiers under arms at the palace, and there is a strong guard over the Phra Peccha. The Siamese blood is up, and if British mariners from the Foxhound attempt to land to rescue the husband pf the Consul-General’s daughter, there will be bloodshed. The gunboat lies in the tepid waters of the Meenan and holds no communication with the shore other than with tho British Consular office. THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN Tuesday; WoULliiM 11. uyy. 4 The “ New York World" states that the United States Government, acting upon Admiral Ammon’s report, will appoint a commission o? military and naval officers It ICftMiM otyn inter. The “ Globe ’’ hears that Chung-How, the ChineaeJ envoy at St. Petersburg, has given official notice to the Czar that the Kaahgamn frontier will be closed against Russians and Russian extra cara tii« settlement ojf the Kuldja Recently a large bald eagle made a de scent upon a young white calf, on the pre mises of Mr Torres, in the Franklin Can yon, about two miles from Martinez, with the evident intention of flying off with it, but on finding it had taken too heavy a contract, .relinquished it, and flew away before the observers could get r gun ready foruhetatit, The Queen has been pleased to confer upon Mr Walter Eugene de Souza the honour of knighthood. Mr De Souza is well known in Calcutta and other parts of India for the large charities provided and supported by himself and family. Venaed De Saint Anne, the originator of the project for bridging the English Channel, promises to begin operations - without delay. (He estimates it will re- ♦ quire seven months for the experiments, and a million francs will suffice to pay prelifnlP&ry expense* *

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Tuesday, NovEMimit i i 1879.1 THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN 5 General Merchants. p GREAT AND EXTRAORDINARY 8 SUCCESS 4 OF THE GREAT BANKRUPT SALE AT ’ ORR AND CO.’S BANKRUPT STOCKS AMOUNTING TO £8,321 12 s - 2d. The Cheap Sale will be con tinued from day to day up to January ist, when we expect to have all the Bankrupt Stocks purchased by us cleared out. We are now selling the above Stocks at Less than Half Price, to effect a complete clearance. SEE PRICE LIST. DRAPERY DEPARTMENT. Prints at 4id, sd, and 6d per yard. Brown Holland, 7d, Bd, and 9d per yard. Dressed do., 9d and lOd per yard. Printed Muslins, 6d and 7d per yard. Black Alapaca, 8d to la per yard. Coloured Alapaca, 6d to Is id per yard. Mixed Cords, 8d to Is per yard. 10 doz Ladies’ Straw Hats, Is each. 6 doz Lads’ do., Is 3d to Is 9d each. Trimmed Hats in great variety, 3s 6d to 7s 6d. Paris Trimmed Bonnets and Hats in groat variety. Ladies’ Stockings at Cd, Bd, to Is Gd. per pair. .Ladies’ Ballriggan Hose, Is 3d to 2s 6d. Children’s Socks at 2d to 6d per pair. Horrock’s Calico half price Cotton Ticking at Gd and Bd. Linen Ticking at 8d to la. Best Wincey, at Cd to Is. CLOTHING DEPARTMENT. 1 Boy’s Suits at 9s Gd to 255. Gent’s Suits at 40s, 47s Cd, to GOs. Gent’s Trousers at 8s Gd to 14s Gd. Gent’s Hats at 3s Cd, 4s Gd, 5s 9d, to 7s 7d. Boy’s Straw Hats, Is each. BOOTS. ; 1 case Children’s Boots, slightly knocked about, Is Gd per pair. Children’s Elastic Sides, 2s Cd, 3s, and 3s Gd. Children’s Lace-up, 2s 3d to 4s Cd. Ladies’ Best Kidd Boots at 7s 6d to 10s Gd. Gent’s Boots at 8s 6d to 16s Gd. CARPETS. China Matting at 8d to Is. Cocoanut Matting at Is 9d to 2s Gd. Felt Carpet, 2s, 2s Gd, and 3s Gd. Kidder Carpet at 2s Gd, 3s, and 3s 6d. i Tapestry in great variety at 3s. Brussels at 2s 6d under regular prices. DRESSMAKING under the superin tendence of a most experienced dress maker. All orders executed on the shortest possible notice. Charges very moderate. COME AT ONCE AND SECURE s B \RGAINS. t ORR AND CO., 8 IMPORTERS, 8 8 \SHBURTCN AND RAKAIA. 174 - CHOIBERS, jgOOT AND SHOEMAKER, East Stebet, Ashbueton. Boots and Shoes of all kinds Sewn or Pegged. Rep ath« Attended To. 48 FAMILY HOTEL DURHAM STREET NORTH, CHRISTCHURCH. WHITE PARSONS, (Late of the Royal Hotel, Lyttelton.) This Hotel is now Renovated and fitted up as a FIRST CLASS FAMILY HOTEL. 49 SPORTING. Messrs, saunders & walker have for Sale Two Greyhound Puppies, eight months’ old, by Mr. Chat teris’ Azamat out of owners’ L’Esprit. Azamat (imported) is by Tulloch gorum, out of Cygnet, and won a 43 and 22 dog stake in England. L’Esprit (imported) is by Pell Mell out of Scrap, and won the Nelson Gold Cup in 1878., She is sister to La Rapide, L’Encore, and other Australian celebri ties. Apply to MR. S. SAUNDERS, Ashburton, or, MR. W. G. WALKER, 98 Christchurch. FARMERS. —Do not neglect to Read the Agricultural Papers appearing in the “Ashburton Guardian. ” NOTICE. I N THE ASSIGNED ESTATE OF SANDD AND OLSEN. PERSONS having Claims on the above Estate are requested to forward same, with proofs, to Messrs Saunders Brothers, Ashburton,, not later than 25th instant, after which date no claim will be admitted. A first dividend will be payable at Messrs Saunders Brothers’ offices, on Friday, October Slst. S. SAUNDERS, \ TnMtees . Ji, HALE. / lnMtees -9 - - J • J. E. Buchanan & Co., AUCTIONEERS, Land & Estate Agents, ASHBURTON. TITR Proprietors wish to call attention to their LAND AND ESTATE DEPARTMENT. In this Department Farms can be Leased or Sold,’ and Stock, Plant, &c., valued for outgoing or incoming tenants. General Land Business carefully exe cuted. Sales of Stock, 1 Merchandise, and Genera Effects are held every Saturday, at the Auctioneers’ Rooms, and Yards adjoining. MR. BUCHANAN Attends the Ashburton and Tinwald Yards on Sale days, for the Sale of every Description of Stock. WEEKLY SALES EVERY SATUR • DAY, at 12.30. Auction Rooms and Yards —Havelock Street. .■: ' ' 37 THE ASHB URIONG UARDIAN gUBSCRIBERS in the Country are particularly requested to communicate with the Publishers if their papers are not properly addressed. The number of Sub scribers has increased so rapidly that un less great care is taken in giving orders as how to be sent, the papers may be left at the wrong place. All orders our prompt attention. y.f -i SjwWEEKS AND DIXON, v 'te, .-J j,. .... Proprietors. October 13,d879. Gcii&vu. iKeruiants. T. R. H ODDER AND Company, GENERAL MERCHANTS, DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, AND STOREKEEPERS, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, (Opposite Railway Station.) NEW SPRING AND SUMMER STOCK JUST RECEIVED. DRAPERY, MILINERY, HATS. CLOTHING, BOOTS, SHOES, iSuC., A>c. , ESPECIAL attention has been given to this Department in selecting the NEW STYLES in COSTUMES and DRESS MATERIALS. All the fashionable styles of Ladies Hats .and Bonnets (trimmed and un trimmed), Trimmings, Fishus, Mantles, Capes, Ribbons, Hosiery, Gloves, Sunshades, and Under-.-lolhing. MILINERY AND DRESSMAKING ON THE PREMISES, By Most Competent Hands. Carpets, Druggetts, Scotch, and Manchester Goods. T. R. HODDER & COMPANY’S CLOTHING & MERCERY DEPART MENT. Boys’ Youths’ and Men’s Summer Suits, Imported and Victorian make. DUST COATS, Alpacca and Silk, HATS, New Felts, Helmets (in Rush, Leg horn, Tweed, and China Peth) SCARFS, Ties, Collars, Gloves, Umbrellas etc., etc. TWEEDS, Scotch, Yorkshire, and Colonial, T. R. HODDER & COMPANY’S BOOT AND SHOE STORE. Childrens’, Boys’, and Girls’ Boots, Shoes, and Slipper Ladies’ and Gentlemen’s Boots, Shoes, and Slippers, In every variety, Colonial and Imported from the best houses, and sold at the smallest possible profit. T. R. H odder &Company GROCERIES, OILMEN’S STORES, AND PROVISION DEPARTMENT. New Season’s Teas, ( Finest Sugars, i Soaps, Candles, ' Ac., i£tc. T. R. H. & Co . acknozo-. j ledge the great sticcess attending their ifil reduction of the the Small Profits and Quick Return Busi ness, and wotdd State it is their intention to continue Selling the Very Best Class of Goods in every department , at the At the Smallest Possible Profi CASH PRICE LISTS FURNISHED ON APPLICA TION. T. R. Hodder and Company, IRONMONGERY, FURNISHING, AND HARDWARE, Of Every Description, for Building ami - Furnishing purposes. Produce Bought For Cash, or Taken in Exchange. ORDERS from ANY PART OF THE PROVINCE, Carefully and promptly attended to. DELIVERY OF GOODS DAILY IN , TOWN. T. R. HODDER AND Company, GENERAL MERCHANTS EAST STREET, ASHBURTON (Opposite the Railway Station.) General Merchants. MUST BE SOLD, TO MAKE ROOM FOR COMING SHIPMENTS. NOVELTIES! NOVELTIES! NOVELTIES! o WE ARE NOW OPENING OUR SPRING AND SUMMER DRAPERY mHE Above Goods are imported Direct from Uie Manufacturers and will bo sold jL remarkably CHEAP, in order to make room for coming shipments. OUR OUTFITTING DEPARTMENT IS NOW REPLETE WITH THE MUST FASHIONABLE AND SERVICEABLE GOODS. Boys' Knickerbocker and Tunic Suits Boys’ and Youths’ Tweed Galatea Suits ~ ~ Hats, in largo variety ~ ~ Trousers and Vests ~ ~ Moleskin Trousers ~ ~ Crimean Shirts Collars, Braces, Ti es, Etc., Etc., Etc. Men’s Tweed Galatea Sac and Paget Suits ~ Waterproof Coats ~ Blouses and Overalls (Patented), American Duck Shirts, Scarves, Collars Socks and Half-Hose of every description, Arc., Arc. SUPERIOR BOOTS AND SHOES, OF COLONIAL MANUFACTURE. SHEARING. SHEARING. S H E A R I N G. We are now prepared for the coming season with a LARGE and WELL SELECTED STOCK of SHEEPSHEARS, including WARD AND PAYNE’S No. 38 and 79, and numerous other Brands. WASHITA, ARKANSAS, HINDOSTAN, and TURKEY STONES. STOVER AND SON’S RAW AND BOILED OILS. RADDLE, LAMPBLACK, INK POWDER, Arc., Ac. CALCUTTA WOOLPACKS—FULL WEIGHTS. IMPLEMENTS, Etc. TO FARMERS WE CAN ESPECIALLY OFFER, AT REDUCED PRICES : Hornsby’s Ploughs, H., H.H., R. 8., and R.C., and extras for same Reid and Grey’s Double and Treble Furrow Ploughs, and extras for same ' Drays, 2J-, 2J, and 3 axles Zigzag and Flexible Chain Harrows Cambridge and Plain Field Rollers Broadcast and Hand Sowing Machines Best Ironbark 2,3, and 4-horse Swingle Trees Cheese Presses. Bontall’s Chaff-Cutters and Corn-Crushers, all sizes Corrugated Iron, from 6 to 9 feet, best brands Ryland’a Best Fencing Wire, No. 6 to 11 Fencing Material, Consisting of Staples, Stakes, posts, Rails, and Wire Strainers. ALSO A VERY LARGE STOCK OF Douglas’ and Goulds’ American Pumps, Force Pumps, and Piping (l£, 11 and 2), and Farm and Station Stores of all kinds. WE HAVE ALWAYS ON HAND A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF SADDLES, SHAFT, LEADING. AND PLOUGH HARNESS HORSE-CLOTHS IN EVERY VARIETY. WE ARE NOW TAKING ORDERS FOR REAPERS AND BINDERS FOR THE COMING SEASON. fUf IRONMONGERY DEPARTMENT. We bee to call special attention to the above, and have determined (to meet the present depressed times) to reduce prices to the lowest remunerative rates To parties furnishing wo can offer advantages seldom met with, having just received a large and well-selected stuck of household requisites, comprising Single and Double English and French Iron Bedsteads, Fenders, Firemens, Goal Vases, Scuttles, Fountains, Boilers, Kettles, Saucepans, Stew and Preserving Pans, all sizes; Electro-plated, Nickel Silver, Britannia Metal, and Tinware, of all descriptions. To builders and contractors we offer special inducements, having a very heavy stock of Leamington Patent Ranges (2ft Gin to 4ft Gin); Cindrella, Queens, Victoria, Vesper, and Kaiser Stoves, Register Grates, Carpenters’ Rim, Mortice, and Plate Hocks, and general builders’ ironmongery. Wo have also on hand an extensive stock of painters’, glaziers’ and paperhangers’ materials, consisting of Red and White Lead, Paints, and Colors, of all kinds; Raw and Boiled Linseed Oils, Turpentine, Varnishes, Brushes, Window Glass, of all kinds ; Putty, Paper-hangings, etc., etc. Carpenters and joiners would do well to call and inspect our stock of Tools. We are now landing a shipment of American Goods, containing a great variety of Tools and Yankee Notions. A large stock of Rod, Bar, and Sheet Iron, also a large and good stock of Blacksmiths and Farriers tools on hand. o GROCERY DEPARTMENT. THE ABOVE DEPARTMENT IS NOW WELL STOCKED WITH New Seaosn’s Teas, in Half-Chests and Boxes Superior Mauritius Sugars, white and brown crystals and Counters Venus Twist arrd Black Swan Tobacco Currants, Eleme Raisins, Sultanas, Muscatell Raisins (new fruit) Jordan and Shell Almonds. Bottled Fruit, Figs, Essences, etc., etc. A Large Stock of English and Colonial Lollies, and a full assortment of Pink’s, Morton’s, and Crosse and Blackwell’s Pickles, Jams. Jellies, Sauces, Potted and Preserved Meats, etc., etc. o CHINA AND GLASSWARE, We invite inspection of this Department in Particular, as we have just unpacked twenty-three crates of General Crockery and eight casks of Glassware, consisting of Sets of Cut and Pressed Decanters; Water-Crafts; Tumblers ; Wine, Custard, and Jelly Glasses. INSPECT OUR STOCK BEFORE PURCHASING ELSEWHERE. FRIEDLANDER BROS. g Agents Colonial Fire Insurance Company. General Merchants. .-OUR AN i• CO., ASHBURTON AND RAKAIA. BANKRUPT ESTATE OF i i HOOPER, AITKEN & Co. 1 I £5,345 10s id ORR AND Co., J_JAYING Purchased the Whole of the above Stock from the Trustees, will offer it for SALE on - SATURDAY, At the Premises Lately occupied by J. H. PASS AND Co. , THE GOODS ARE ALL QUITE NEW AND IN SPLENDID CONDI TION, AND WILL BE SOLD AT Less Than Half Price ; FOR CASH. COME AT ONCE, AND Secure Bargains COME EARLY, ON SATURDAY, 27*- ORR AND CO. IMPORTERS, ASHBURTON AND RAKAIA ■ Ccio.wCj. WKDN -MW V- I 'm N /VUM IiMH, I y E. BCJOHWA* AND CO. have fj . received msir actions to sell by ijiiouj ;m ;cio.i ;it their R t mu, Havelock Street, oa the ah >vo data (j Suburban Sections ; Also, 1 Double-seated Buggy. Terms very liberal. For plana and particulars apply at the Auctioneers’ office. J. E. BUCHANAN & CO., 174 Auctioneers. GREAT SALE OF HORSES. SATURDAY, 22nd NOVEMBER, 1879. Messrs acland, Campbell AND CO. will' hold a Sale of Horses at the Bazaar, Burnett street, Ashburton, on the Saturday following the j Annual Show of the Agricultural and Paa ! total Association and the Races. j Several entries of Draught and ; Thoroughbred Horses have already been made, and it is expected there will lie a 'a go attendance of buyer's. Persons wishing to .make entries will please do so at an early date. ACL AND. CAMPBELL, A CO., Auctioneers. Entries can bo made at Mr George Jatnc . son's Office. ICO The Stud. | THOROUGHBRED ENTIRE CULT j Of the Thai menu Blood, j To Travel this Season the ASHBURTON | AND WAKANUI Districts, i See future Advertisements for Particulars ' S. H. FOWLER * CO,, } Proprietors, I 504 -20 Winslow STUD NOTICE. rjTHE THOROUGHBRED HORSE. T R I B IT. N E, By Traducer, dam Azucena, Will 1 travel the Ashburton District as usual. ■ Apply, Groom in charge £1 m 187 a TO STAND THIS SEASON. THOKOUGHBRKD STALLION YOUNG TRADUCER. ■'VT'OUNG TRADUCER, by Traducer, JL dam Kasper's dam, imported. See “Stud Book.” Young Traducer was bred by W. C. Webb, Esq., at Riccarton. He is a rich dark brown, standing 16 hands high, with immense bone and substance, and for make and shape has been pronounced by the beat j udges as hard to beat any where. Young Traducer is rising 5 years. Terms; £ti ss, per mare, payable Ist January, 1880 ; groomago fees 55., payable on first service. Also, the Grey Entire Pony, SYDNEY, Will travel, with the entire horse Young Traducer, the district of Ashburton during the season. Good paddocks 2s. per week. Every care taken, but no responsibility. ; ROBERT LJTTLE, L * 39 Proprietor. NEW ZEALAND WESLEYAN Published Monthly. JUST ARRIVED, the “ New Zealand Wesleyan” for November. Price fid. Sold at the Herald Office, East Street. WEEKS AND DIXON, Agents. THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, Price Twopence, CAN be obtained from the following Agents, who will receive orders ; • Intending Subscribers will please fill wc forms, which can be obta ned from any of the above Ageiits. They will also oblige by stating on the back of, the order t<» which agent they pay their subscriptions. WEEKS AND DIXON, ' Printers and Publishers.

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6 THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, TUE9PAV Printed and published by HORACE Jon** Weeks and Charles Dixon, at their Printing . Office, East Street, Ashburor, Tuesday, November 11, 1879. Business Notice*. B L I G H’S CANTERBURY RESTAURANT, PapanUi Hoad, near Poet Office, Christchurch. MEALS AT ALL HOURS OF THE DAY. Board'and Lodging, 175., 18a., £1 a week. BEDS & MEALS—Ie. Each. 453 CHERTSKY. A. R. MARKHAM ' (Next Montgomery’s, Chertsey), GENERAL STOREKEEPER, HAVING taken over the store of Messrs. Orr and Co., and increased the stock, is prepared to supply first-class articles in Grocery, Drapery, Ironmongery, etc* ' ■ Ace3TFO» THE ASHBURTON HERALD. 4*3 Medicinal. STEEDMAN’S SOOTHING POWDERS FOR CHILDREN CUTTING TEETH. CAUTION TO PURCHASERS. The value of this well-known Family Medi cine has been largely tested in all parts of the world, and by all grades of society, for upwards »( FIFTY YEARS. Its well-earned exten sive sale has induced SPURIOUS IMITA TIONS, some of which in OUTWARD APPEARANCE so closely resemble the ori ginal as to have deceived many purchasers. The proprietor therefore feels it due to the public to give a special caution against the use of SUCH IMITATIONS. Purchasers are therefore requested carefully to observe the four following distinctive characteristics, without which none are genuine Ist— ln every case the words JOHN STEEDMAN, CHEMIST, WALWORTH, SURREY, are engraved on the Government Stamp affixed to each packet. 2nd— Each Single Powder has directions for the dose, and the words, John Steedman, rhwnißt, Walworth, Surrey, printed thereon. 3rd— The name, Steedman, is always spelt with two EE’s. . 4th— The manufacture is earned on solely at Walworth, Surrey. , „ Sold in Packets by all Chemists and Medi cine Vendors. Sold by Kkmpthornk, Prosser and Co., Auckland. 49° HEALTH FOR ALL lIOLLOWAY’B PILLS AND OINTMENT THE PILLS Purify Floal, eeriest all dinordcw of the Liver, Stomach, Kidntya and Bowels, and are invaluable in all oem» plaints incidental to Females. THE OIN TMENT I* the only reliable remedy for Bad Lvg>, Old Wounds, Sore* and Uloera. For Bronchitis, Diphtheria, Cough* Ctlds Gout, Rh.nmatiam, and all Skin Diwues it has no equal Sold by the Proprietor, Taoiu* Hottowar, 588, Oxford Street, Londa* and by all a£adio»ne Veodom thnmgboq* the World- GRATEFUL—COMFORTIF G. T 7 PPS’S BREAKFAST COCOA. •«' |j» a thorough knowledge of the Batumi lain which govern the operations of digestion and nutrition, and bv a careful application ol Jje fine properties of well selected cocoa, Mr. Epps has provided our breakfast tables with a delicately-flavoured beverage which may save ns many heavy doctors’ bilk. It is by tne judi cious use of such articles of diet, that a constitu tion may be gradually built up until strong enough , to resist every tendency to disease. Hundreds of subtle maladies are floating around us/ready to attack wherever there is a weak point We may escape many a fata jjhaftbr keeping ourselves well fortified with pure blood and a properly nourished frame.”— Tjir Cttii Service Gauite. SOLD ONLY IN PACKETS LAXELLEO JAMES EPPS AND CO Homoepathic Chemists, London. • ivcniimio COUGH LOZENGES. COUGHS, ASTHMA, BRONCHITIS, ACCUMULATION OF PHLEGM. Composed of the purest articles. Ihcse contain no opium nor anydeleterioaa drug, therefore the most delicate can take them with periect'confidence. Their beneficial effeet is speedy and. certain. This old unfail- Ing family remedy is daily recommended ty the most eminent physicians.-' In use nearly 6o MEDICAL TESTIMONY. 33, Cold Harbour Lane, London, v; July 35th, -1877. Sir, —Your Lozenges are excellent, and their beneficial effect most, reliable. ;J strongly recommend diem, in cases of vough and asthma. You are at liberty to state this as myopinicn, onned from many years’experience. J, Bringlo?, M.K.C.S.L., L.S.A., L.M. Mr, T. Keating, : Indian Medical Service. DkAR Slß,—Having tried your Lozenge* in India I have much pleasure in testifying to their beneficial' effects -in eases of Incipient Consumption, Asthma and Bronchial* Affec tions!- '1 have prescribed them largely wkh the best results. W. B. G-—, Apothecary, H.U.S. Keating’s Cough Lozenges are sold by all Chemist* in tins «f various sizes, each having the word's “ Keating’s ' Cough Lozdigm" engraven on the Government stamp.: : . ' 6J7 KEATING'S WORM TABLETS, A SURELY VEGETABLE SWEETMEAT, Bdthtn appeartoceaad tast* furnUhing-amoe* TIUREADwPKMS. It is a pexfeKtif**k and mild preparation, and is espedally adsptan for children.... Sold in tins by all chemists. Proprietor, THOS. KJEATING, London, Paklic Notices. JUST ARRIVED— SECOND SHIPMENT OT gTATIONEBY, STATIONERY, DIRECT FROM THE MANUFACTORY. Now Opening Up. To Meet the Requirements of the County of Ashburton, WEEKS AND DIXON. Are sow Importing, direct from the makers. Every description of Commercial, Lew, and General Stationery, which they are in a position to supply, wholeSalo-or retail, at prices that will compare favorably with any house in the Coloay. The Goods bow being opened up include a Choice Assortment Of Plain and Fancy Note Papers and Envelopes, and aosos very rhparior kinds. 10 CASES STATIONERY 10 2 BALES PAPER Fall particulars in Printed Lists, 2 Commercial and low Stationary Notopapen in gnat variety Envelope* of tho aowent atylea Inkstands and Bottles Peas and Penholders Peaoils and Pencileaaaa Amount and Pocket Books, Ita Wnpiauu its Rbvjluu | WEIRS AND DIXON. Ismmi' BnuDMs, Bask Street Useful Information. NEW ZEALAND STAMP DUTIES. Affidavit or Declaration ... ... o Agreements, where the value is of £zo or upwards. ... ... o Ditto, deed, tos. counterpart Annual License, Joint Stock Com* pany, on every £IOO of nomi nal capital ... ... ... o Appointment's, of power over pro perty ... ... ••• o Bill of Exchange, on demand ... o Ditto, ditto, inland, not on demand, for every .£SO or part thereof ... o Billot Lading, or receipt, or copy... O Certificate of Incorporation ... 5 Cheque or dra t for any sum ... o Conveyance for every £s o, or part thereof .. ■ • 0 Deed of Settlement, foi every j£ioo, or part thereof ... o Deeds not otherwise charged ... o Lease, without premium, for every £so, or part thereof annual rent ... ... 0 Ditto, with premium, with or with out rent, or with premium an annual rent of £2O or more, same rate as Conveyances, on the premium and rent: Coun teipart of Lease ... _ ••• o Policy of Insurance, Marine, tor every £IOO or part there of... o Ditto, not exceeding six months for every is. ; 12 months ... o Power of Attorney ... ... o Promissory Notes on demand ... o Ditto, other than to bearer, on de mand, not exceeding £251 6d ; not exceeding £so, is ; and for every additional £S°> or part ... ... o Receipt for £2, 01 upwards ... o Transfer of Shares, where purchase money does not exceed £2O, is; £SO, as6d; £IOO, ss; exceed ing £IOO for every £so or part thereof ... ... 0 Transfer of station or Run, (except as a mortgage) for every j£ioo of value ... ... ••• 0 2 6 1 o 10 o 0 6 1 o I o o o o ) 5 o 5 o 10 o I o O I 2 6 MOONLIGHT EVENINGS. The Moon at 3 days old shines till about 8 o’clock. The Moon at 6 days eld shines till about half-past 10 o’clock. The Moon at 8 days old shines till nearly I o’clock in the morning. The Moon at 12 days old shines from sun down till about 4 in the morning. The Moon at 15 days old is full, and shines all night. The Moon at 18 days old rises about 9 p.m. and shines till morning. The Moon at ai days old rises about 11 p.m. and shines till morning. The Moon at 24 days old rises about 2 a.m. and shines till morning. The Moon at 27 days old rises about 4 a.m. and shines till sunrise. THE HOUSEWIFE’S TABIJ2. The following is a very valuable housewife’s table, by which persons not having scales and weights at hand may readily measure the article wanted to form any recipe without the trouble of weighing, allowance to be made for an extraordinary dryness or moisture of the ar ticle weighed or measured : Wheat flour, I pound is 1 quart. Indian meal, 1 pound 2 ounces are I quart. Butter, when soft, I pound is 1 quart. Loaf sugar, broken, I pound is 1 quart. White sugar, powdered, 1 pound 1 ounce ate I quart. Ten eggs are 1 pound. Flour, 4 pecks are 1 bushel. Sixteen large tablespoonsful are 1 pint. Eight large teaspoonsful are 1 gill. Four huge teaspoonsful are % gill. Two gills are % pint. Two pints aie 1 quart. Four quarts are I gallon. A common sized tumbler holds pint. A common sized wine gla» I* Js a gill. A tea-cup is I gill. A large wine-glass is I gill. Forty drops are equal to I teaspoonful. Four teaspoonfuls are equal to 1 tablespoon fuL REGISTRATION OF BIRTHS, MAR RIAGES, AND DEATHS. Sixths.—Parents and all other persons pre sent at a birth, are liable under the _ Act for Registration under penalty of ;£io; failing, the occupier of house in which such birth took place is liable. Births are registered free up to sixty-two days, day of birth and of registra tion, bath inclusive; afterwards up to six months, on payment of ss. penalty, and after declaration as to truth of particulars being duly made ; and beyond six months only after conviction before a Magistrate, and on pro duction of certificate of conviction signed by Magistrate or Clerk to Bench, and within one month of such conviction. There are other provisions as to registration of children found exposed, and registration of names within one year of birth. _ Marriages.—Marriages must be solem nized with open doors, between eight in the morning and four in the afternoon, in the presence of two or more witnesses. Persons objecting to be married by a clergyman, can be married in a Registrar’s office by a Registrar. Persons desirous of being married must give notice to the Registrar of the district, and take out a Marriage Certificate; but before doing so, must have resided in the district three clear days immediately proceeding the application for certificate. The fees are : —for Notice and Certificate, £1 2s 6d; Marriage by Registrar, £l ; and 2s 6d for Copy of Manage Registrar. Persons wishing to be married out of the dis trict in which they lire, can only do so by residing in the district in which they wish to be married for three clear days, and obtaining certificate from the Registrar of that district. And persons living in different districts must cither both reside for three clear days in the game district, or else obtain two Certificates, viz:—one from the Registrar of each of the districts in which they reside. Any person making false affirmation, declaration, or repre sentation before a Registrar, is guilty of mis demeanour. , . , Deaths. —The occupier of house m which death occurs, and all persons present at a death, are liable for the registration within thirty one days; and failing these, the Undertaker or person so acting, under penalty of ;£io; but any of the persons liable may depute, in writing, some person acquainted with par ticulars required to attend and register; and the person registering -MUST in all cases take to the Registrar the Doctor’s Certificate of Death. In all cases of burial, the Undertaker or person so acting, must return to the Registrar within seven days, the Burial Cer tificate, duly signed by Undertaker and officiating Minister, or two householders pre sent at such burial. Undertakers not return ing such Burial Certificates within seven days are liable to a penalty of £s : and Clergymen officiating and not signing Burial Certificates are also liable to a penalty of £s. Any person not attending to register, after notice from Registrar is duly given, is liable to a penalty of £2O There are various other provisions defining powers and duties of Registrar, and imposing penalties for neglect in complying with various yotfcloMff we Art* Useful Information. VACCINATION. By an Act of the General Assembly of New Zealand, it is made compulsory upon every parent to take his child, within six months of its birth, to the Medical Officer appointed by Government forthe district, or to some qualified Medical Practitioner, to have the child vaccin ated, and on the eighth day following to take the child back again for inspection. For breach of this law a fine not exceeding 40s. may be recovered before any Bench of Magis trates. If the child be properly vaccinated, the Medical Officer or Practitioner is to give a certificate of the fact. If the child be not sus ceptible, or unfit to endure the process, another certificate is to be given, which will clear the patents of the consequences. Children, al though vaccinated, whose vaccination certifi cates are not forwarded to the Registrar of the district are still liable to a fine of 40s. Inno culation with the virus of small pox is a crime punishable by a penalty of £ lO, The word “parent” means father, mother, or other per son having the care, nurture, or custody of the child. SLAUGHTER-HOUSE LICENSES. “The Slaughter-House Act. 1877,” pro vides that “no license shall be issued in res pect of any slaughter-house situated within half a mile from the outer boundary of any borough, unless such slaughter-house has been erected, or was in course of erection for that purpose immediately before the Ist December, 1877. If such slaughter-house is within the above described limit, application for the license must be made to the Council of the nearest Borough. If a slaughter-house is within any County, ex cept as aforesaid, the application must be made to the Council of such county. No license, fnot being the renewal of a previously existing license, shall be issued to any person, unless public notice shall have been given by the applicant for the same, once in each week for one month, immediately preceding the lime when such application is to be heard.” MAGISTRATE’S COURT FEES. Table of Fees to be taken in respect of Proceedings under “The Resi dent Magistrates’ Act, 1867,” by Bailiffs. Service of summons or subpcena, or order or copy of notice of set-off, if within 2 miles of the Court House, 3s ; for every extra mile, one way, is ; bailiffs fee upon execution of any warrant, or going to view tenement, upon each view, 4s; executing any warrant, or going to view tenement beyond 2 miles from the Court House, for every extra mile, one way, is ; poundage on sum levied or received under distress, is; for keeping possession, per diem, any sum not exceeding 8s j auctioneer’s commission on sale of goods taken in execu tion, S per cent.; advertising sale, the actual cost; poundage on sum for which the body is taken in execution, is. Table of Fees to be tvken in respect of Proceedings under “ The Resi dent Magistrates’ Act, 1867,” by the Resident Magistrates, Justices of the Peace, or their Clerks, . d 6 0 . N , u- ‘ ~ s? s? S? S? s. s. s. s. s. Filing plaint, including pliant note, if any Filing notice of set-off, accord ing to amount claimed Hearing... Payment of money into Court before judgment, according to amount paid in Judgment Summons to a party Summons to a witness (to n clude one name) Order not being in nature of final judgment ... Adjournment of hearing on application of plaintiff or defendant Swearing witnesses, exceeding 3 on either si^c... Warrant of distress or for seizure of specific goods (value) Warrant for delivery of pos session of tenement Filing agreement (as to juris diction) Filing memorandum of claim by landlord for rent Order for i c-hearing Older giving leave to appeal Settling case for appeal, not exceeding S folios Where case exceeds 5 folios each additional folio Swearing or filing affidavit... For every search ... For every document required in proceedings and not enumerated For every folio above 2 of 90 words each For every copy of any such document, per folio 12458 12346 3 4 6 8 12 id. in the £ s. s. s. s. s. 11248 134 5 6 22224 22222 12345 11222 345 6 7 444 4 4 22222 1 23 4 s 22222 234 5 6 10 10 10 10 10 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 22222 1 1 1 1 1 d. d. d. d. d. 666 6 6 s. s. s. s. s. On every application to the Court, not being a hearing 3 5 7 912 Filing notice of any such application ... ... I 2 3 4 5 Filing, &c., of bond under Sections 89 and 100 of Act 5 5 5 5 5 For issuing every warrant of apprehension or committal, except in cases hereinafter ex pressly provided for, 6d in the £. For every summons for commitment under section of “The Resident Magistrate’s Act, 186 k,” 3d in the £ on the amount of the original demand then remaining due. For every hearing of the matters mentioned in such summons for commitment, 6d in the £ on the amount last aforesaid. For issuing every warrant of apprehension under the Bth section of “ The Resident Magistrate’s Act, 1868,” 3d in the £ on the amount last aforesaid. For issuing every warrant of committal under the 9lh section of “ The Resident Magistrate’s Act, 1868,” 6d in the £ on the amount last afore said. For every bail-bond under section seventeen of “The Resident Magistrates’ Act, 1868”; for any sum not exceeding £20 —ss. Ditto not exceeding ,£so—7s 6d. Dit»o not exceed ing £ 100 —10s. For every hearing and order uncler sections 18 and 19 of “ The Resident Magistrates’ Act, 1868,”; for any sum not exceeding £5—45 J not exceeding £lO - 53; not exceeding £2o—Bs ; not exceeding £$0 — 12s; not exceeding £lO0 —20s. For any process or proceeding issued or taken under the twentieth section of “ The Resident Magistrates’ Act, 1868,” the same fees as payable in respect of the like proceed ings under “The District Courts Act,’’ Commercial Stationery. JUST ARRIVED. CHOICE ASSORTMENT OF Commercial AND Household STATIONERY. o- THE Largest and Finest Lot ever opened up in Ashburton, AND Equal to any exhibited in the Colony. WEEKS & DIXON. Printers, Publishers, AND COMMERCIAL, LAW, AND General Stationers, Quakdian Omoa, EAST STREET ASHBURTON. Medicinal. Testimonials. Tuam Street, Christchurch, April 28, 1879. To Professor Guscott. Sir, — I have been troubled with Livei Complain these last six years, many times not being able to attend to work. I have tried everything in the shape of patent medicines. I have been an outdoor patient in the Hospi tal ; I got at times temporary relief. I could not sleep on my left side; I kept rolling about backwards and forwards in bed. When I got up in the morning, I would rather be in bed but work I had to attend to. When I had eaten a light meal I found it always lodged in my stomach. Always costive, a great palpi tation, pains across the chest, more particu larly under the left breast, always a violent pain between the shoulders, felt just the same as if any one was pouring water down my back, feet always cold. Happened to get one of your bills when you came to St. Asaph street, which explained to me the symptoms I was laboring under. When I applied to you, you told me all my symptoms, and guaranteed me a perfect cure, which, I am happy to say, you have done through your herbal treatment. I should recommend those troubled with Liver Complaint ta place themselves under your treatment. I am, Sir, Truly thankful, William Manson. Colombo Street, April 21, 1879. To Professor Guscott. Sir,—l have been troubled with Dysentery for the last three month;, so much so that I was perfectly exhausted, the linings of my intestines peeled away in flakes. 1 tried every remedy that I could hear of, but to no purpose. Hearing that you were in Christchurch, and seeing the many wonderful cures, was induced to place myself under your treatment, and I am happy to say in one week I am free from the diarrhoea, and gaining strength from your herbal treatment. I am, yours respectfully, Ellen Brown. I give you this testimonial for the benefit o others, as I know there are a great many others suffering from the same complaint in Christchurch. Borough Hotel, Manchester Street, Christchurch, April 21, 1879. To Professor Guscott. Sir,--1 have been troubled with Sciataca and Rh.umatism since the commencement of the West Coast diggings in 1864, where I had to leave through medical advice, and went to Melbourne, and thence to Sydney, and then I thought I would try the tropical climate of Queensland, and only found temporary relief. I came to Christchurch, and tried doctors of the best'medical repute, and got no better. Thinking that it was useless to go any further 1 gave up all hopes of being restored ; I could scarcely walk, and staying at an old friend’s, he advised me to consult you, and I am happy to say I am in as perfect health as I was in 1864, when I crossed the ranges of the West Coast, and was only ten days under your treatment. John O’Brien. To Professor Guscott Sir, —Having been troubled with asthma for the last seven years, on several occasions I have been propped up in bed, and many times I had t® get up and walk to get a breath of air, and had become so bad that 1 was not able to attend to my business ; in Get, I had become a burden to myself and the people with whom I was stopping. When I came to you you told me all my symptoms, which gave me confidence to place myself under your treatment, and, being a believer in herbs, and seeing the large assortment in your establishment, and also the references from other sufferers the same as myself, in looking back to the time of my suffering so long, and spending so much money without receiving any benefit from the treat ment until I applied to you.—l remain, yours ever thankful, Donald Smith. Great King-street, Dunedin, May 30. To Professor Guscott. Sir,— l have to inform you that I am able to return home after your treatment of 4 weeks’ duration, having been troubled with dropsy this last 4 years. 1 have been tapped twice ; I have been under the doctors in Oamaru, and also in Dunedin, and never received any bene fit from 1 heir treatment. When my sister called 011 you last April you told her if I would come to St. Kilda and stop with her you would treat me for a fortnight free of charge, and after that time, if I were no better, you would require no payment ; but lam happy to inform you that I feel as well as ever I felt, and free or dropsy, and can eat and sleep well. I trust that your days may be long in Dunedin. Ycu may be assured that I will speak of the cure you have effected in me on my return home, as I leave my sister to-morrow. —I remain yours ever grateful, Mrs. Isabella Fraser. St. Kilda, June 10, 1878. Manchester Street, Christchurch, April 29th, 1879. To Professor Guscott, Sir, —I have been troubled with Neuralgia for a length of time, and have suffered the most excruciating pains ; tried e\ erything that _ I could hear of, I then saw your testimonials in the papers, and the “ Star.” I was advised to give you a trial, but I have this to say that I am perfectly free from pain. I can eat and sleep well, and am not disturbed at nights or meal times as I have been for a length of time. I have told several the pain I suffered, and the wonderful relief I have had, and I would ad vise anyone troubled with Neuralgia to apply to you, as they can depend on a perfect cure. Yours ever grateful, H. B. Williams, Tuam street, Christchurch. To Professor Guscott, Sir,—Having for the last four years suffered from bad eyes, being totally blind in one, and from using a solution of nitrate of silver as a lotion, which had penetrated my whole system, causing me the most acute pains, which, added to rheumatism, prevented my sleeping at night, and rendered my life absolutely burdensome to me, I have consulted and been treated by doc tors in different parts of Canterbury, as also in the Christchurch Hospital, but without obtain ing the slightest relief. Determined to leave no stone unturned while the smallest chance remained of an abatement of my sufferings. I applied to you immediately I heard of your arrival, and the cure which you have effected would seem to many incredible, but as I am still here a living proof of the success of your treatment, as can only be testified by hundreds in Christchurch, w’ho knowing what I was like for so long up to a week ago, look with astonishment at the change which you have wrought. Wishing you many years of happi ness and prosperity in pursuing your useful career, I am, dear Sir, yours respectfully, Patrick Burns. Sexton’s Allenton House, SU Asaph-street, Christchurch, OotaaereUl IF YOU WANT A NEAT BUSINESS CARD, GO TO THE •“ HERALD ” OFFICE IF YOU WANT WELL-PRINTED CIRCULAR, TRY THE “HERALD” OFFICE IF YOU WANT AN ATTRACTIVE HANDBILL* JTRY THE “HERALD” OFFICE. IF YOU WANT A MAGNIFICENT POSTER* CALL At THE HERALD OFFICE. IF YOU WANT ANY DESCRIPTION OF PLAIN OR ORNAMENTAL PRINTING, CALL AT THE “HERALD OFFICE,* East Street Nortk. WEEKS & DIXON, PROPRIETORS.

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The Ashburton Guardian. COUNTY AGRICUTULRAL AND SPORTING RECORDER Vol. I. No. 21 ASHBURTON, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 1879, Price—TWOPENCE. Auctioneers and Conuniassion Agents ALFRED HARRISON, AUCTIONEER, COMMISSION AGENT, ETC. y AND SATES, Sales of Stock, Mer chandise, Furniture and Effects, also Pigs, Fowls, , and General Produce. WEEKLY SALE Every SATURDAY at 12 o’clock. SALE YARDS ATTENDED. ntries can be made at my office or at the Yards. Agent for the Transatlantic Fire Insurance Company. 5 EDMISTON BROS. & GUNDRY (late bullock AND CO.), ASHBURTON, General Merchants, Auctioneers, Stock, Station, Estate, and Commission Agents. Seles or . Stock, Farm Implements, &c., ' will be held at their Yards, Ashbur ton, and the . Tinwald Yards, on alternate TUESDAYS. CASH ADVANCES Made on Stock, Produce, &c. , consigned ; for Positive Sale. EDMISTON BROS. & GUNDRY. 19 MR. JOHN LLOYD CRAWLEY, AUCTIONEER, STOCK, LAND, ESTATE, AND COM MISSION AGENT, Holds Weekly Sales Every Saturday, at One o’clock, of Horses, Farm Produce, and General Merchandise of every descrip tion. Full advertisements third page. J. LLOYD CRAWLEY, AUCTIONEER, Stock, Land, and Commission Saunders’ Buildings, East-st., Ashburton. 277 a J. E. B [Oabd.] UCHANAN & Co. Auctioneers, Land, and Estate Agents, AfS H BURTON. 313 a FARMERS AND OTHERS. Messrs, acland, Campbell, & ; CO. are prepared to supply Farmers I and others with Station Stores, Fencing Wire, Fencing Staples, Standards, &c, , at "Lowest Rates, and of First-class quality. AGENTS FOR THE ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY. CAPITAL £2,000,000 INSURANCES EFFECTED AT LOWEST f ' RATES. ACLAND, CAMPBELL & GO., 55 - Auctioneers. F R EDK. pAVI T T , East Street (Close to the Railway ! Station) Ashburton, j Land and General Commission Agent. Oidm taken forTr-Sydney Drays, Neiwcastle, Ji Coab iind Malverri (by the tmck load), Build • mg. Materials of all 'ktpds, Fencing' Wire, | Agricultural Implements, English ana Ameri- I can, &c., &C. 1 [ MESSRS. POYNTZ & CO., I AND, yi STATE, | 'j . AND f GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS, f Rents and Debts Collected. | 'Money advanced on Freehold Security. 7 f. Hotels. K/ RAILWAY HOTEL v winslow. W. HARRIS requests the public -• j JY* to know that he is back at his old , house, and wishes his old friends to know I iha* they will receive the same good as formerly. Private Sllitea of Robins for families. Wines and ; Beerbf the best brands. Good stabling . and loose boxes, with every attendance. W HARRIS, PftOHUBTOR. 3166 Millers, &c. SAUNDERS BROS-, MILLERS, Grain Merchants, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS. Offices— EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Midls — GREAT SOUTH ROAD. 72 H“[% /T'OFPAT begs to inform the , IVI inhabitants of Ashburton and surrounding districts that his NEW FLOUR MILL AT WAKANUI HAS COMMENCED WORK, And hopes, by strict attention to busi ness, and turning out a First-class article, to merit a share of public support. attention paid to Gristing, and Farmers from a distance can have their Grist ground by return. 31 Insurance. THE LONDON & LANCASHIRE FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Capital —Fully Subscribed, £1,500,000. JURE INSURANCES of all kinds taken at lowest rates, special attention being given to Stack, Farm, Building, and other Agricultural Risks. j Applications by letter for insurance will be promptly attended to. The London and Lancashire being purely a Fire Company, the whole of its resources are available to meet Fire claims and this feature will at once commend itself to the public, for the resources of the Company can never be applied to the settlement of Life Claims or Marine Losses, but every penny of its Capital (the whole of which could be called up at any time), together with its reserves, are available for Losses by Fire, and offer a complete guarantee that all engagements will be fully carried out. Claims are met with promptitude and liberality. Agents for Ashburton— SAUNDERS BROS. 6 —i——na—a————o—ar Business Notice. IN BANKRUPTCY. WEEKS & DIXON have on Sale at their Office, East Street North,- ■ PROOFS OF. DEBT FORMS, FORMS OF AFFIDAVIT. Also, — FORMS of TO LET and FOR SALE CHRISTCHURCH AND SUBURBAN DIRECTORY FOR 1879. ON SALE at the “HERALD ” Office, Saunders Buildings, East-street. Price ; Two Shillings and Sixpence. Neatly Bound in Cloth. The above Volume contains a lot of valuable information, and should be in the feanda of every Tradesman. Timber Merchants. TIMBER! TIMBER!! 300,000 THREE HUNOREO THOUSAND FEET CP SUPER TOII B;U ILI) iN G TIMB ER. ALSO, 20 t OOO TWENTY THOUSAND SAWN TOTAEA AND BLACK PINE E N C I N G TAKES NOW ON SALE AT HAYES’ TIMBER YARDS, HAST STREET, ASHBURTON, AT REDUCED PRICES. 12 Brick Manufactory. BRICKS. FpHE UNDERSIGNED havirg COM PLETEL dieir KILN at Ashburton, are prepared to SUPPLY BRICKS, equal tc any made in the Colony, at any Station up or down. Samples to be seen at the Conpany'* Offices, Ashburton, Rakaia, and V. inslow W, MONTGOMERY & CO ! T .!mixed] 32 Saddler. WM. ANDERSON, SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER, Ashburton, Has always in STOCK a complete assortment of every description of Saddlery, Harness, Whips, Saddlers’ Iron mongery, Ac,. no ported direct from Eng land. Gooch; to order manufactured on the premises of the best Materials, and at the lowest rates. 11 Cabinetmakers. T. A. GATES, AB I N E T MAKER, PICTURE FRAME MAKER, AND UNDERTAKER, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, ASHBURTON. 4 SPILLARD’S CABINET MAKING AND UPHOL STERY Manufactory, and Ware house, next to the Union Bank, Tancred street, Ashburton. Sitting Room and Bedroom Tables, Couches, Cheffonniers, Chairs, Chests of Drawers, Washstands, Commodes, Chim ney Glasses, Toilet do., Whatnots, Dress ing Tables, Cradles, Children’s Cots, Bassi nettes, Basket Ware, Bedsteads —double, single, iron, and wood; Mattresses, spring, hair, wool, andflax; Beds, feather, woollen, andcotton-fock; Bo’Gersand Pillows, do., do.; Carpets, Rugs, Floorcloth; Mats and Matting Fibre, Cocoa and China; Fenders, Fire Irons and Japanned Ware ; Galvanised Baths and Buckets ; Kitchen “Tables ; and English and American Chairs. Blinds —Venetian, Wire Gauze, Common Roller, and Spring ; Curtain Poles, &c. Orders promptly attended to. 13 CABINETMAKING & UPHOLSTERING ESTABLISHMENT, East Street (next Echo Dining Rooms), ASHBURTON. John Meech, PRACTICAL CABINETMAKER, UPHOLSTERER, PAPERHANGER, &c. ALL KINDS OF REPAIRS. Furniture Renovated and Repolished, or Exchanged. 1G WANTED KNOWN—That Visiting Cards, plain or mourning, can he obtained printed in various styles, at the “ Herald ” and “ Guardian ” offices, near the Railway Station General Merchants. GREAT SALE OF THE ASSIGNED ESTATE OF HOOPER, AITKEN & CO. ORR AND GO., HAVING .SECURED THE ENTIRE STOCK Of the above Estate, amounting to 1 os. 4A, Have decided to give the PUBLIC the advantage of their Purchase by SELLING the whole of the DRAPERY, CLOTHING, BOOTS and SHOES, IRONMONGERY, FURNITURE, CROCKERY & GLASSWARE AT ABOUT HALF the USUAL PRICE for CASH. SALE OF THE DRAPERY, CLOTHING, BOOTS AND SHOES, AT THE PREMISES LATELY OCCUPIED BY J, H. PASS AND CO. SALE OF THE IRONMONGERY, FURNITURE, CROCKERY & GLASSWARE, AT THE NEW PREMISES OP HOOPER, AITKEN AND CO. BOTH SALES WILL COMMENCE ON SATURDAY, 27th SEPT. ORR AND CO., ASHBURON AND RAKAIA. 10 Chemist. MEDICAL HALL. Established 1874. J AM BRIDGE, DRUGGIST, •FAMILY AND DISPENSING CHEMIST, lias always in Slock — SPONGES—I loneycomh and Turkey Toilci TRUSSES—Common Circu'av, Cole’s, Sal mon and Ody’s, Mocmain, Xx. ELASTIC .STOCKINGS Wristlets, and Anklets ; Abdominal Belts in Silk and Thread. FEEDING BOTTLES—Mather's, Maw’s, Dean’s, Stocker’s, Ayrton and Saun ders’, O’Connell’s. INFANTS’ FOODS Liebig’s, ’ Hard's, Ncave's. Ridge’s, Nestle’s. COD LIVER OILS—De Jongh’s, Lang ton’s, Mdller’s, Foxc’s, Southall Bros. PERFUMERY—Piesse and Luhin’s, Rim mcl’s, Gosnell’s, J riedenbach’s, how’s, The Crown Perfumery Company's HORSE AND CATTLE MEDICINES. HOM CEO PAT HIC M EDI CT N ES—Lea th and Ross’s daily expected ex “ Wai tangi. TEETH CAREFULLY EXTRACTED. 2 CO t—l S-H w w o [CHAS. NEA TE. MOORE STREET, | a w d o Q h-i CO H ASHBURTON. 62' General Storekeeper. Tlie Oldest Established Business in the County of Ashburton. D. WILLIAMSON AND CO., DRAPERS, GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, TEA, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS. The Best House in Town-for MEN’S, BOYS’, AND YOUTHS’ READY-MADE CLOTHING. CELEBRATED ROOT AND SHOE DEPOT. 14 SANDO AND CO,, ENERAL STOREKEEPERS, TOBACCONISTS, NEWS AGENTS, &c,, &c., EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Labor Registry Office. 35 Painter. URTON Q TOR E. J. R. CHAPMAN, -pAINTER, GLAZIER, PAPER HANGER & SIGNWRITER, Importer of Paperhangings, W’hite Lead, Glass, &c. The trade supplied at lowert Wholesale Prices. 17 S. COLLINS & SON, pAINTERS, PAPERHANGERS, SIGN-WRITERS, PLUMBERS, and DECORATORS, Moore-,stref.i Ashburton. Country orders promptly attended to, and the quahty of Work and Materials Guaranteed. Public Notices. WANTED KNOWN —That wo aro now Selling 250 Cream Laid Commercial Envelopes for 25., cash ; 500 ditto, 3s. Gd. cash ; and 1000 ditto, 6s. ,6d., for prompt cash only. Weeks & Dixon. WANTED —Servants out of Employ ment to advertise for Situations in the “Herald” and “Guardian.” Only One Shilling, for Cash, fifteen words. Builders. Ashburton steam saw mills SASH AND DOOR MANUFACTORY. O . PARKIN, Proprietor, BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR. Moore Street, Every description of Timber and Buddii g Materials in Slock and supplied on must reasonable terms. Plans prepared and Estimates Given ou ll e shortest notice. 2<i Carriers. H. C. SMITH, QENEIUL CARRIER, ETC., Mooke Street, Asjret'itToN. 25 HI H. BREWER’S Roytil Mail COACH I , leaves Longbeach for Ashburton (via Waterton, Ashton, Wheatstone, and Timvald) daily, at 7 a.m., returning by the same route on arrival of 2 p. m. train from Christchurch. Parcels and orders punctually attended to. T. H. BREWER, 195 Proprietor. ECOOKSON, Wills Street, runs the . MAIL COACH from Ashburton Railway Station to Green Street, Alford Forest, and Mount Somers, every Tuesday, and Friday, returning Wednesday and Saturday at 3 p. m. Business Notices. Advertise. If you want f to sell a Farm, to sell a Horse, to rent a Farm, to buy a Horse, to buy a House, to rent a House, to obtain Board, to sell Groceries, to sell Furniture, to sell Hardware, to hire a Servant, to borrow Money, If you want •[ to sell Dry Goods, to sell a Carriage, to sell Real Estate, to seek a Situation, to obtain a Servant, to engage a Salesman, to sell Millinery Goodi, to sell a House or Section, to find a Strayed Animal, to find any one’s Address, to sell a piece of Furniture, to find an owner for Anything, to buy a second-hand Carriage, j to find any.hing you have Lost, If you want k to sell Agricultural Implements YOU CAN DO SO, BY MAKING YOUR WANTS KNOWN IN TPIE ASHBURTON HERALD, office : SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, East Street, FARMERS ! FARMERS ! FARMERS ! R. McKERROW AND CO., Cash Purchasers of Wool, Grain, and all kinds of Farm Produce, and are also prepared to make Liberal CASH ADVANCES on the above placed in their hands either for sale or shipment to the English or Colonial Markets. A Large Stock of Cornsacks, Wool packs, &c,, for sale at lowest current prices. R. McKERROW & CO., GRAIN MERCHANT!, RAKAIA. 60 EATING AND SEED POTATOES. JUST RECEIVED —A few Tons rf Good Derwent POTATOES for Sale, Cheap. GEORGE JAMESON, 97 Ashburton. For Sale. FOR SALE, ACRES Tussock Land, in ' 3,000 Lots to suit purchasers. Very Liberal Terms. 74 SAUNDERS BROS. S’run SHEER E have a number of Wilson's Cele brated Merino RAMS for Sale. 177 SAUNDERS BROS. Poulterer, &c. RABBITS! RABBITS!! P . HARPER, FISHMONGER AND FOUL,TERM; Near the Ashbuitou Hotel, Fast Street. BEGS to inform the inhabitants I Ashburton that he HAS OPENED in the above Hue, and trusts, by attention to business, and supplying h«d articles of tirst class quality, hope* * merit a share of public patronage OVS TER SALOON. Hot Fried Fish and Tea and Coffee at all hours. Amusements. RACING QLUB. ANNUM. MEETING. WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY, NOVEMBER lOTU AND 20TII, FIRST DAY. 1. .Handicap Hurdle Race of 40 sovs; distance 2 miles, over 8 flights of about 3ft. 6in hurdles ; nomination I sov., acceptance 2 sovs. 2. County Hurdle Race Handicap of 25 sovs. ; over 6 flights of abcut 3ft. 6 in. hurdles; nomination I sov., acceptance 2 sovs. ; 1 ]/z miles. District horses only. 3. Maiden Plate of 20 sovs. ; distance I % miles; weight for age ; entrance 2 sovs. ; district horses only, that have never won an advertised race. 4. Ashburton Cup Handicap of 50 sovs., added to a sweepstake of 5 so vs. Tor acceptors; nomination 2 sovs., acceptance 2 sovs ; 2 miles. 5. LiDlKs’ Purse of 25 sovs.; district horses only ; welter weights for age ; gentlemen riders, who must be members of the Ash burton Racing Club; entrance 2 sovs.; 112 wiles. 6. Farmers’ Plate of 10 sovs.; for horse the bon a Jide property of owners "'-•kliu in the County of Ashburton ; no ..eigh under 12 stone; IJ3 miles; entrance sov. SECOND DAY. 1. County Steeplechase of 30 sovs.; ovc about 2 miles of fair hunting country weight for age; for district horses only entrance 2 sovs. 2. Racinc; Club Handicap of 40 soVs., added to a sweep of 3 soys, for acceptors ; 1% miles; open; nominatioii isovs. ' 3. Tradesmen’s Handicap of 20 sovs.; district horses only; miles; nomina tion 1 sov.; acceptance I sov. 4. Forced Handicap of 15 sovs.; for tu. winning horses at this meeting ; entrance 2 sovs.; 1 % miles. 5. Consolation Handicap of 15 sovs.; for beaten horses ; nomination 1 sov.; acceptance 1 sov. RULES AND REGULATIONS : Qualification fee, £2 25.; members of the Ashburton Racing Club free. No entry will he received for any of the races except on the condition that all dis putes shall be decided by the stewards, whoso decision in all cases shall be final. County horses shall bo held to uie.m horses the bona fide property of owners residing in the County of Ashburton pre vious to Ist September, 1879. Canterbury Jockey Club rules strictly adhered to unless otherwise specifud No protest will be entertained unitvs £2 2s. be deposited, which shall be for feited should the protest, in the opinion of the stewards, prove frivolous. All entries and nominations to be in th« hands of the secretary, addressed to the Somerset Hotel, not later than 4 p.m. on October 31st. Weights to appear for first day’s handicaps on Friday. November 14th ; acceptances on Monday, November 17th, in “ Lyttelton Times,” the “•PreM,” and the Ashburton “Herald,” and for second day’s racing, weights will bt declared at 7 p.m. on evening of No vein her 19 ; acceptances at 9 p. in. same night. 411 entries to be sealed and addressed tt to the secretary, Ashburton, onoloemf entrance fees, mime and age of horse, aw colors of the rider. Any jockey riding in any other than hit declared colors will be fined one sovereigi JAMES WILKIE, 402 a Hon. Sec BIBLES, Prayers, and Church Services Hymnals for various churches.^— H M JONES, Stationer, Baring Square

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SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE. PORT OF LYTTELTON. ARRIVED. Nov. 11.—Haauau Barrett, schooner, from Foxcon. Nov. 11.—Isabella, brigantine, from Wellington. Nov. 11.—Empress of China, barquen tine, from Hobart Town. Nov. 11.— Edith Reid, schooner, from Timani, wind bound. Nov. 11.—Taiaora, s.s., from Port Chalmers. Nov. 11.—Huia, s.s., from Kaikoura and Wellington. Nov. 11.—Tararua, s.s., from Welling ton. HAIRED. Nov. 11.—Mary King, schooner, for Picton. Nov. 11.—Taiaroa, as., for Wellington, Nelson, Taranaki, and Manakau. Nov. 11.—Tararua,“te. s., for Melbourne, via South. Nov. 11.—Hinemoa, s.s., Fairchild, for Wellington. Nov. 11.—Huia, s.s.,for Kaikoura and Wellington. Nov. 11.—Arawata, s.s., for Welling ton. Nov. 11.—Wanganui, s.s., for Dune din. Nov. 12,—Glenlora, for Napier. STEAMERS LEAVE LYTTELTON AS UNDSK, Fob Wellington —Wakatipu, This Day (Thursday). Passengers frcm Christ church to Port by the 2.40 p.m. train. Cargo till 2 p.m. To be followed by the Arawata on Wed nesday. For Napier, Gisborne, and Auckland — Penguin, (Saturday), November 16. Passengers from Christchurch to Port by the 8 p.m. train. For Port Chalmers —Waitaki, This Day, Thursday, November 11th. Passengers &c, by the 2.40 p.m. train. For Melbourne, via Bluff— Arawata, Wednesday, 19th Nov. Fob Sydney —Wakatipu, Thursday, Nov. 13th. For Hobart Town —Ringarooma, Tues day, Nov. 25. For Picton, Nelson, See. —Waitaki, This Day, Thursday, 13th Nov. Pas sengers by the 2.40 p.m. train from Christchurch to Port. Cargo till 9 noon. All berths to be secured at the Shipping Office. fcjBY*TELEGRAPH.] Timaku, Nov. 22. Arrived—|Maori, s.a., Wanganui, schooner, and Good Templar, ketch, from Dunedin ; John Watson, schooner, from Newcastle. Sailed—Maori, for Dunedin. COMMERCIAL. Ashburton Guardian Office, Wednesday evening. Messrs Friedlander Brothers report the following sales of wheat on the London Com Exchange :—Ex Arethusa, 60s 6d per 4961b5; ex Boyne, 60s per 4961ba ; ex Lorraine, 52a, 53a, and 53s 6d per 4961b5. POST OFFICE NOTICES. The next mail for the United Kingdom, Continents of Europe and America, &c, via San Francisco, will be closed at Christ church on Saturday, Bth November. This mail is due in London on 23rd December. The next mails for the United Kingdom, &c, via Brindisi and Southampton (for correspondence addressed by either of these routes only) will be closed at Christ church on November 19. The mail via Brindisi will be due in London on the 12th of January, 1880, and the mail via South ampton on 19th January, 1880. Mails leave the Ashburton Post Office, as follows : For Christchurch and North at 10.20 a-m. 4 p.m., and 7.30 p.m.. daily. For Chertsey ai 10.20 a.m daily. For Kakaia »r Ic.2oa.rn and 4 p.m daily. F..r Dunedin, Tmwald Winslow, Hindv, Coldstream, Kangkata, Or-ari, Winchester, and Gera* dine, at 10.20 a.m, daily. For Temuka. Timaru, and South at 10.20 sum and 3p.nl daily. For Greenstreet, Ashburton Forks, Mount Somers, and Ashburton Gorge on Tuesdays and Fridays at 10.30 a.m For Ashton, Waterton, and Longbeach. at .15 p.m. daily. For Wakanui and Seafield, on Mondays and Thursdays, 7.30 p.m. Sydney J. Dick, Chief Postmaster. UNCLAIMED LETTERS. The following letteis from places beyond the colony were received at the Ashburton Post Office during the month of September, and remained unclaimed., on the Ist Novem ber, 1879 : Alec, Alfred ■* Brooks, Joseph Bunton, W. i- Corcoran, Michael Daly, John (2) Daly, Joseph (2) O’Connell, F. C. Mulcahy. Pat Smith, John (brickmaker) Walsh, Roger Wetherill, Mrs G. H. Wetherill, Miss M. E. •• Woodley, Charles W. St. G. Douglas, f ' Postmaster. ’ On the first da; jf each month a list is ex nibited at each Pi .t Office in the Colony of the addresses of all letters received from places be* ’ yond the Colony that have remaind unclaimed *<>■' for one month at such Post Office; and such of these letters as remain unclaimed at the end I - Of a further period of two months are then for* - warded to the Dead Letter Office, to be return * - ed unopened to the countries where they origi ■ Unclaimed letters originating in the , Colony are not advertised, but at the end of ' two months are forwarded to the Dead Letter Office, Wellington, there to be opened and re churned to the writers. A travelling Post Office having been estab lished on the Southern line of railway, letters '’hearing a late fee of 2d. may be posted at any station, in the mail carriage attached to the ' ■ train,' and they will be included in the t ■ mails made up in transit for offices on the main line and branches. The Ashburton Guardian. COUNTY AGRICULTURAL & SPORTING RECORDER. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 1879. A correspondent of a Wellington paper is sanguine than an Exhibition in New Zealand, held in 1880 or 1881, similar to that in either Sydney or Melbourne, would be a great success, and a substan tial benefit to the colony. We are afraid our Exhibition would tread to closely on the heels of those of our neighbours, though we have no doubt, if such a dis play of our resources and products were held, our colony would be advertised as it n ;ver has been hitherto. It is astonish ing notwithstanding all our outcry, how little practically is known about New Zealand in the Old Country, and in too many cases the whole Australasian colonies are summed up as one, or at least as lying within a stone’s throw of each other. For all practical purposes Australia is as far away from New Zea land as England is from the United States, and communication has to be kept up in exactly the same way ; but to a very great extent at Home the error is made that we lie so closely to each other as to be almost identical in interests. Just as a war is the best teacher of geography to the masses, but to none more effectually than to the soldiers who take part in it, so would any attraction that would turn the special attention to ourselves of those whose attention we wish to court, be the best exponent of our colony’s value ; and more especialy would anything bringing in an influx of foreign visitors be a means of disabusing the English and American mind of errors regarding our position and worth. We are afraid there are too many difficulties in the way of an exhibition being held in New Zealand at so early a date as tliat pointed to by the writer to whom we refer, but we feel that sometime in the next decade a show of what the colony can do as one of the world’s pro ducers, and what she might be made do, were the proper hands put to the work backed with the needful capital and enter prise, will be absolutely necessary, if we are not to lag behind the sister colonies. Meanwhile, however, we are afraid we must be content for a time with the re flected advantages we may derive from the industrial fairs held on the other side. Archery Club. Several ladies and gentlemen in Ashburton have formed an archery and lawn tennis club, and this afternoon they will hold their first field day on the grounds of Dr. Trevor, Trevorton. Snow Storm. —As the rain-fall that drenched Timaru travelled Northwards, it seems to have become snow, hail, and all sorts of disagreeable solidifications of water, since one of our reporters on his way from Mount Somers yesterday morn ing found himself floundering through a belt of snow about 3 miles wide and 0 inches deep. We are glad to say that no damage lias been done to the crops. Ashburton at the Show.— Promi nent among the exhibits at the Show yesterday, in Christchurch, were the first and second prizes gained by our local brewery for porter. Messrs Wood and Co. have shown that when they have a mind to brew a good article they know how to do it. Our reporter mentions with some regret that although the tickets wore on the kegs, no glass was provided by which the opinion of the judges could be verified. Mr S. Hardley, of Past street, also showed one of his enamelled gas sunlights, with 14 burners ; and it attracted a considerable amount of atten tion. Being an extra exhibit, it was not awarded any prize, although certainly deserving of one. Juvenile Templars. —At the meeting of the Sunbeam Lodge of Juvenile Templars, on Monday night, there was a fair atten dance. Bros Galloway, Scott, and Poyntz, were appointed judges on the essays on “ Temperance ” prepared by several of the lads and lasses. Those submitted to the judges were considered to be of equal merit, and the amount offered in prizes was therefore equally divided amongst the competitors, viz., Sister Constance An drews, and Bros. Ross and Corrigan. Fire Brigade.—The erection of the bell tower for the new bell is now being proceeded with by the contractor, Mr George Compton. The legs are already up, and as the bell is due this week, we may expect to see the warning signal ready in a few days for its dreaded alarm. The height of the bell will be 35 feet above the level of the street, and the situation is on Section 503, near the Post Office. Important Sale.—Messrs H. Matson and Co. held a sale at Messrs Frisby Bro.-. farm on Longbeach road on Monday. Although the day was gazetted a public holiday, a large number of visitors at tended. The freehold land was first brought under the hammer, and, after some spirited bidding, it was knocked down at £l2 12s per acre. A dispute took place as to the bidder, and the lot was again put up, eventually finding a buyer in Mr Robert Frisby, at £ls per acre. A bl«ck of land adjoining—consisting of 200 acres—was purchased by Mr Arthur Frisby at 35s per acre for the goodwill, there being a covenant in the lease to purchase at £8 per acre. The horses, which, we may say, are as good as can be found on any farm on the district, more especially the young stock, went at prices far below their value. The price realised for the land is, however, a guide to the estimation in which farmers hold farms of this class sold on Monday, and we should not be surprised to hear of double that amount being paid for farms nearer the beach before the end of the year. I. O. G. T. —The usual meeting of the Dawn of Peace Lodge was held on Monday night. Two new members were initiated, and the other business done was the appointment of committees, as follow : Sick Com mittee—Bros. Ashwood, Poyntz, and A. Andrews : the Lodge Sisters. Boom Committee—Bros. Tutty, Mayo, and M'Donald. Finance—Bros. Bowling, Ferriman, and Ashwood. Visiting—Bros. Poyntz and Ferriman. A Match. —A match took place yester day afternoon between Mr W. R. Boyle's piebald and Mr W. Price’s “ Round ’em up.” As the majority of the inhabitants of the comity had cleared out for the show, the cabmen, express drivers, stable boys, and other horsey men went for sport on their own account, and the piebald and the pound-keeper’s old cr >ck had a half mile spin. Cotton, on the circus horse, got the best of it by a length. The result appeared to be very satisfactory to the assemblage of cabbies and expressmen, who were present to witness the result. If any of their horses are out on the loose to-night, perhaps the result wont be so pleasant. The Agricultural Prospects. — The happy smile on every farmer’s face just now does one good to look at. Not for many seasons has the weather played so steadily into the hands of the husband man as this year it has done from seed time, and, let us hope, up to harvest in clusively. A stretch of fine sunshine, then a judicious and timely shower. This has been the sort of prolusion made for us by Providence, and as a result every green thing is greener than ever we have seen it, and the whole croppage of the district is as luxuriant as the most sanguine could well hope. Feed is as abundant and as wholesome as it ever has been seen “ here or hereabout,” .and one cannot help wondering at the great change in the ap pearance this year on the face of creation as compared with that of last year. Last November, fierce scorching nor’-westers had dried up everything on the land, and blasted the hopes of the husbandman. This November the country looks as if the cornucopia had been specially emptied for the benefit of the district. The change from the dry barrenness of last year to the laughing abundance of the present is in deed extraordinary, and one that cannot fail to tell in the farmer’s favor when ac counts come to be squared after harvest home. It is never safe to hallo till we are out of the wood, but wo cannot help thinking that this season will see our “thistly curse repealed ’’and a grand return gathered. Everywhere the promises are rich, and farmers are hopeful. Let us trust that those hopes will not be blasted and that an ample equivalent will bo given this season for the shortcomings and losses of those that have been experiencedjin the past, 1 Sir George's Election Telegrams.— The interesting telegram regarding the Cheviot election, of which we heard so much some time ago, does not appear to have been the only one of its kind, and now we find the hon. member for Colling wood wanting to know, you know, as fol lows ; —“ That a copy of a telegram, ad dressed individually to numerous electors of the Collingwood electorate, and signed ‘G. Grey,’ and received on the day of the election, be laid before this House.” The Cattle Show at Tinwald.— The Show promises to be a very good thing. Already 3GO entries have been re ceived for the various classes, against a , total of 283 last year, and all are not yet in. The horses will this year be an excellent show, both as regards numbers and excel lence. 98 entries are already on the list for the several classes in which exhibits can be shown. Wo may add, relative to horses, that a class for three-year-old draught geldings was omitted, but entries for it will now be received up to Saturday night. A prize has also been offered for the best single-harness buggy horse, and already three entries are in for it. Beware of Impostors.—Wo have been requested to caution our readers against a class of men who are constantly endeavor ing to impose mi the charitably-disposed in our midst. These men are in the habit in pouring out a most pitiable tale—plead ing in s-mic cases absolute starvation. A gentleman vie called on us yesterday morning ga>- 1 an instance of a loafer wbo craved monetary assistance from him, and hearing the woeful story, our informant's heart was touched, and handing over live ahilh'”g-i, told the individual to go and satisfy' h's hungry appetite. \n b.;v afterwards, having business at rue lucid hotels, lie found his rooem. c.-iin.-d.ui - mice in a state of beastly bd without doubt the result of tie-.. and tondev-heartodness of our informant. Such pests to society close the hearts of the benevolent against cases of real dis tress. We would recommend the use of the “cat” as a deterrent to such despicable conduct. Railway Arrangements for Show and Races. —We learn with pleasure that the Railway authorites have arranged to run the trains between Timaru and Christ church during our Show and Race Days at reduced fares—that is, the double journey can be done for the ordinary single fare. In addition a special train will leave Ashburton at a quarter-past one for Tinwald, on Show Day, and will re turn at a quarter to four. The last arrangement will allow everybody an opportunity of seeing the Show at its best without any undue sacrifice of time. The other railway arrangements will doubtless bring a large number of farmers and farm seryants from the stations up and down the line, and admit of many old Ashbur tonians coming from Timaru, Christ church, and elsewhere for the holidays. Chertsey Sports. —A public meeting was held on Saturday evening, Bth Nov., at Mr Wallace’s Hotel, Chertsey, for the purpose of making the necessary arrange ments for holding the usual athletic sports in Chertsey on New Year’s Day. Mr W. A. Brown was chairman, and a large num- ber of residents of the district were pre sent. The chairman at some length ex plained the object of the meeting. The following resolutions were carried—“ That a general committee be formed from the gentlemen present, with power to add to to their number; and that they elect a working committee to canvass for sub scriptions ; ” also ‘ ‘ that the following be appointed a working committee : Messrs J. Wallace, W. A. Brown, E. Bowley, P. Murphy, J. Wilkinson, and W. Payton.” “ That a meeting he held on Saturday, 22:id Nov., vvhou the general committee will be expected to attend and hear the report.” “That the thanks of this meet ing be accorded to Mr Francis, treasurer for last year.” Mr Francis replied in suitable terms. At the request of Mr Francis, air Payton was asked to take over the cash on hand. A subscription list was then handed round, when these present came forward very liberally. A vote of thanks to the chairman termina ted tho proceedings. Thunderstorm— On Tuesday and yester day wo were blessed with hearty showers of rain that have come most ov.portunely, bid we have not had a rainfall ao heavy as that experienced by e;:r neighbors. True, a peal or two of distant thunder was heard, hero on T-u-.-'day, but at Timaru the thunder ■was of extra- ordinary violence, and tho rainfall was a perfect torrent for two solid hours. The agent of tho Press Association there sup plies tho following account of the state of matters “ This morning a thunder storm of extraordinary violence burst over Timaru, causing great damage and loss of property. Its effects seem to have been concentrated within a radius of three miles of the centre of the town. It broke about half past nine o’clock, and for an hour tho water came down in volumes. By half past ton many of the lower parts of the town were flooded to a depth of two feet and a turbid current rushed through some of the principal offices, sweeping out papers and. other valuables. At the back of the railway station, on the newly excavated land, a large sheet of water several feet in depth was formed. In the National Mortgage and Agency Company’s store the water rose fully three feet, ruining a large amount of valuable goods. This Company alone es timate their loss at over a thousand pounds. A strong current from the hill behind it swept through the National Bank, and Messrs Tate and Hall’s offices. The water was so deep in parts of the main South road at one time, that it was impossible to cross without wading knee deep. The Gas Works were almost com pletely under water, the pipes being flooded, and it was only by extra ordinary efforts that the mains could be pumped clear to enable gas to be supplied to-night. The lower part of the “ Timaru Herald” office was also under water, while the pressure on the roof of the Grosvenor Hotel was so great that part of the parapet had to be knocked away to allow the water to escape. As it was, many of the upper rooms were flooded. More or less damage was also caused in many private houses. The sewers overflowed,.and for some time it was feared they would burst. By 11.30 a. in. the storm was over, and the sun shining bright and warm. Such an ex traordinary fall of water in an hour and a half can hardly be imagined. The total damage done in town must exceed £'2ooo at least. If it had not been for the hilly nature of the place, which permitted a rapid fall to the water, -lie result must | have been most disastrous.” TELEGRAPHIC. LATEST FROM EUROPE. (/hv S/v.ia/.) London, Now 11. It is established beyond doubt that Yakoob Khan sanctioned the massacre of the Embassy. Yakoob is closely confined pending the decision regarding his punish ment. The British have entered into winter quarters at Cabul. (a ■■ '■ v.v.; Losuon, Nov. 8. The Somersetshire, s.s.,- arrived at Ply- • mouth to-day. Sir G. Wolselcy has gone to Secocoini’s country, and notified that he will make war against him if he refuses to submit. Calcutta-, Nov. 8. The British forces at Jellalafcad and Cabul have joined, and are holding com munications. Berlin, Nov. 7. Prince Bismarck is laid up with a severe attack of rheumatism. The rumours of his serious danger were greatly exagger ated. Panama, Nov. 7 Heavy floods have occurred in Jamaica, attended with loss of life and groat damage to the crops. (.S>vw/.) London, Undated. The Irish landlords, who organised a Defence League, are endeavouring to prove, through the Press and public mect iugs, that the distress is greatly exaggerated for political purposes. The seditious and incendiary language of the Home Eulers is causing serious agrarian outrages. In many districts there is a system of intimidation.' AUSTRALIAN. ( Reuters Telegrams.) Sydney, Nov. 10. The Roman Catholic Archbishop publicly denounced the new Education Bill, likening it to the ancient instrument of torture called the “Scavenger’s daugh ter. ” The anniversary of .the Prince of Wales’ birthday was observed as a public holiday ' to-day. There was an enormous attendance at the Exhibition, where a demonstration of the Friendly Societies took place. Sydney, Nov. 11.. Twenty-six thousand people visited the Exhibition yesterday. Sugar Co’s No. 1, £33 per ton. Nov. 12. The International Military Rifle Match between New South Wales and Queens land was finished to-day. The former was victorious. Newcastle, Nov. 11. Arrived—Hero. f INTERPROVINCIAL Alcrland, Nov. 11. Arrived—S. S. Australia from Sydney. She sails this afternoon. H. M.S. leaves shortly for Trieste, via Her crew are a fine-looking lot of men. There was a destructive fire at Gibbon’s . saw mills, Otaua Creek, last night. Two ' large stores, with contents, were burnt down. There has been a run on Albumia Mine shares, which have gone up from 17» to 50s, buyers at latter figure. Grahamstown, Nov. lid , The Thames hematite paint took first prize at the Auckland Agricultural Show. The International rifle match between the English, Scotch, Irish and Colonial team will bo fired on Saturday. Wellington, Nov. 11. The immigrants by the ship Wairoa wore lauded from the quarantine station this morning. The annual dinner of the Kaiwarra Rifles last night was a great success. Anieria Patriki, a Maori woman from Wanganui, wars riding in a cab on Lambton Quay, when the.horse took fright at the tramway and bolted, throwing the driver off his seat. Mrs Patriki jumped out and fell on her head, fracturing her skull. She died almost immediately. The other Maoris in the cab remained quiet, and the . one on the box picked up the reins with the crook of his umbrella and stopped the horse. The cricket match at Blenheim yester day, between the Bohemian Club (of Wel lington) and a Blenheim team, was won by the latter by 28 mns. The Wanganui team beat a Wellington team yesterday by 30 runs. Ghetmouth, Nov 11. Mr Charles Broad, E.M. and Warden, died at an early hour this morning of con gestion of the lungs, after a short illness. Hokitika, Nov, 11. Mr Smyth, who is in charge of a survey party down south, has returned from Okarito. He lias completed the survey of a race to supply the Mapourika goldfield. This race is calculated to supply 20 heads of water and 10 heads in the driest weather. Until this race two miles long is brought in, no water will be available for sluicing. There is no doubt that it will be valuable property, as the nearest * water after the right is taken up, is fully ten miles distant. On the field Resdey and party are getting three grains to the dish off a false bottom two or three feet thick. They will have to sink about 20 feet further for the main bottom. All the dirt is being cradled out of Zalas’ claims, as there is no water for slucing, until the race is brought in. By cradling the party got from two to four dwts per load. The survey party are laying oft' a township at the rush, and frontages are being eagerly taken up for business sites. Several old residents of Okarito and the neighborhood are" returning, a party of them having re cently come from Canterbury. There is every prospect that a goldfield of consider able extent will be opened, but men re quire some little money to give them a start, as provisions are dear. Oamaru, Nov. IB The unfortunate man O’Brien, who met with the accident in a well yesterday, died at about one o’clock to-day, never having recovered consciousness. An inquest will probably be hold. No inquest will be held on the bodies of the two children drowned yesterday. Dunedin, Nov. 11. Mr H. Tewsley has resigned his position as Chairman of the Harbor Board. 2 THE ASHBURTON QUARDIAW, ( Thl h VAfi N OVKMuJfeU jgi X evening, thus giving every day’s tows.. This Is bettor than buying a Six . jenny weekly. New Advertisements. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. AMBERLEY TO BLUFF. CHRISTCHURCH SPRING RACE MEETING AND AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY’S SHOW. ORDINARY Single-fare Tickets will be issued from all Stations to Christ church on NOV. 8, 10, 11, J.2, 13, and 14, j available for return journey, up to WED NESDAY, NOV. 19. 1 WM. CONYERS, Commissioner of Railways. Commissioner’s Office, Christchurch, Oct. 26th, 1879. 661 a NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. (Christchurch Section.) TRAIN ARRANGEMENTS FOR RACES. NOV. 11, 13, and 14, AND AGRICULTURAL SHOW, NOV. 12. i RACE DAYS ONLY. RAILWAY Communication direct to the Course Trains will rim from Christchurch to Race-course at short intervals, from 11.30 a.m. to 1 p.m. From Racecourse to Christchurch at short intervals, from 3.46 p.m. up to half an hour after the last race. RACE DAYS AND AGRICUTURAL SHOW DAYS. (Lyttelton and Christchurch Line.) Ordinary trains. A late train each night, leaving Christ church at 11.15 p.m., and Lyttel ton at 11.45 p.m. SOUTH LINES. (Including Malvern and Whitecliffs branches.) Ordinary trains. NORTH LINE AND BRANCHES. Ordinary trains, except the 4*66 p.m. from Christchurch, will leave at 5*45 p.m., and be 60 minutes late, arriving at all stations. SOUTHBRIDGE BRANCH. Ordinary trains except the 3*50 p.m. will leave at 5*16 p.m. and will be one hour and 26 minutes later at all stations to destination. The race trains will not stop at any intermediate place between Christchurch and Racecourse terminus to pick up and set down passengers. FARES. Christchurch to Racecourse terminus (includingadmission to course.) First-class carriages 3s 6d ; second-class or seated waggon 2s 6d. Ordinary single fare tickets issued on Nov. 8,10,11, 12,13,14, to Christchurch, will be available to return on any date up to Wednesday, Nov. ,19. Ordinary tickets are not available for any of the race trains. Tickets for Racecourse trains will be obtainable at Special Booking offices out side the archway at Christchurch station. Tickets for ordinary trains will be issued at the usual Booking Offices. FREDK. BACK, General Manager. General Manager’s Office, Christchurch, Nov. 4, 1879. 662 a NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. NORTH OTAGO AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION SHOW. O AMARU. 20th and 21st NOVEMBER, 1879. ORDINARY SINGLE FARE TIC KETS issued from Dunedin and Timaru, and all intermediate Stations and Branches, to Oainaru, on 20th and 21st November, will be available for RETURN up till MONDAY, 24th November, (inclusive.) From Christchurch and Stations North of Timaru, Ordinary Single Fare Tickets, issued on the 19th or 20th November, to Oamaru. will be available for Return up to and including 24th November. WM. CONYERS, Commissioner of Railways. Commissioner’s office, Christchurch, Ist Nov., 1879. 663 a O. I c. THE VICTORIAN LIVERY AND BAIT STABLES ARE OPENED, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON, Next St. Stephen’s Church. S. STEEL BEGS to announce to the public that he has taken the above Stables (late Bell’s Western Repository), which have been thoroughly renovated, and can now afford extensive accommodation for farmers and travellers. Good attendance guaranteed, and mode rate charges. Paddle Horses and carriages on hire. u.~c. H. M. Jo NBS , Baking Square, LAW & COMMERCIAL STATIONER, BOOK AND MUSIC SELLER. Toys, Fancy Goods, Violins, Strings, Concertinas, &c. Magazines, English Papers, & Periodicals by each Mail. Bookbinding Executed with Despatch New Advertisements. THE Undersigned has the following Properties TO _»ET, with a purchas mg clause, or for sale on Liberal Terms of Payment:— ACRES unimproved Land, about 2£ miles north of the Ashburton Township. Acres improved Farm, first-class land and well watered, situated’ on Longbeach. ACRES on the Ashburton Forks, fenced and improved, also well watered. ACRES partly improved and situated about three miles from the township. ACRES near the above, unim proved. ACRES partly improved, near Winslow. 453 203 197 137 67 50 137 THOMAS BULLOCK. NOTICE. MISS HODDER, lately arrived from London,begs to announce that she has commenced business as DRESS MAKER in Moore street, Ashburton, near Dr Stewart’s residence. Prices strictly moderate, and no effort will be spared to give satisfaction. MISS HODDER, Dressmaker, Moore street. 1C9—651a REAPERS AND BINDERS. THE Undersigned having been ap pointed agent for the sale o' McCORMICK’S & W. A. WOOD’S REAPERS A&D BINDERS, is now prepared to treat with those who will want them for the coming season. FRBDK. PAVITT, 555a—88 East Street, Ashburton. TINWALD FURNITURE DEPOT. Jg R A D E R CABINET MAKER, FURNITURE DEALER, Ac. Venetian and other Blinds, Curtain Poles, Oxford and other Picture Frames made to order. Repairs Executed with Despatch. Note the Address — Great South Road, Tinwai.o, /Next to Mr. Prettejohn’s, Shoe Maker 112 THE WHEATSHEAF HOTEL, Wheatstone. Q H. WILLCOCKS, the Proprietor of the above fine Hotel can now offer Acom modation which cannot be surpassed in any house in Canterbury, and wishes to inform his friends and the public generally that everything in his power will be done to make his patrons comfortable. The rooms are splendidly furnished and well ventilated. First-class Stabling and Paddocks in connection with the Hotel. Wines and Spirits of the Best Brands. G. H. WILLCOCKS, Proprietor, 138 Wheatsheaf Hotel. PRINCE ALBERT PRIVATE HOTEL rjIHE undersigned having taken the Prince Albert Boarding House, in Wills Street, near the Railway Station, begs to say he is determined to keep GOOD TABLE, and afford Comfortable Accommodation to customers at MODERATE CHARGES. S. LUCAS, PRINCE ALBERT BOARDING HOUSE Wiles Street, Ashburton. 333a—27 CENTRAL TEMPERANCE HOTEL, Baring Square (Near Town Hall). RE-OPENING of the above commo dious and centrally situated Pri vate and Commercial Hotel. T. BROADBELT, proprietor, Is prepared to give Superior Accommoda. tion to Boarders and the Travelling Public on REASONABLE TERMS. Weekly Board and Lodging ... £1 Weekly Board 14s. MEALS AT ALL HOURS. Dinner on Saturday from 11.30. Beds (single), la. 6d. . ’ Private Room fob Ladies. ' 163— 88 a 1 New Advertisements. WAKANUI ROAD BOARD. TENDERS are invited for addition? 1 CUTTING at Corbett’s, Wakanui. Plana, &c., can be seen at the Board’s Office, Moore street, and tenders to be in by 10 a.m. on Nov. 19th. FOOKS & SON, 184 Surveyors to the Board. UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. ■\fOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN that J\j this Board at its next meeting in tends to STRIKE a R ATE of (id in the £on all the rateable property in the dis trict. By order, ROBT. D. PULLAR, 179 Clerk. UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. nnENDERS are invited for the following JL WORKS— No. 46. Repairs, Ac., on South Maronan Road to Railway Sta tion at Hinds No. 47-—Forming 40 chains more or less of the road between Hinds and the Rangitata rivers, past gravel section No. 2133. No. 48.—Forming portion of the road north of Thomson’s corner. Tenders addressed to the Chairman to be sent in not later than noon of Friday, 21st inst. For specifications, Ac., apply to ROBT. D. PULLAR, Clerk. Road Board, Office, Wcstyrlicid, Nov. 10, 1879. 181 TO LET. SIX-ROOMED COTTAGE near the North Town Belt. Apply, 76 1 SAUNDERS BROS. tames McDonald, PRACTICAL TAILOR, East street, Ashburton. A good Stock of Tweeds and Cloths on hand. Summer Goods open shortly. 172 ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. ~\TOTICE is hereby giveflf that the I\| Council Offices will bAsLOSED on the following days, being holi days, viz :—loth am day of December, w' 13th, and 14th ir from the hour of no< By order, F. W. Ashburton, Nov. 12th 879. stant and Ist ilidays ; Hth, half holidays ach day. WARING, Clerk. G57a—185 ASHBURTON RACING OLUB N MEMBERS are reminded that their SUBSCRIPTIONS are now DUE, and must bo paid before the Spring Meeting to entitle to free access to Course and Stand. S. SAUNDERS, 635a —163 Hon. Treas. A.R. Club. NE W ZEALAND IV r £SLE YA N Published Monthly. JUST ARRFVED, the £‘ New Zealand Wesleyan” for November. Price 6d. Sold at the Herald Office, East Street. WEEKS AN D DIXON, Acents. SEALY BROS., Seedsmen and nurserymen, East Street, ASIIBU R T O N . Farm, Garden, and Flower Seeds and Garden Requisites of every descrip tion at Lowest Rates. Nursery —Moore Street. 43

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LATEST Per our Special Wire. NOI AL. * Christchurch, Nov. 12. The Mayor to-day received notice from the Bank of New Zealand that last half subsidy, amounting to £4203. '2s been paid in to the credit of the city. Timaru, Nov. 12.' At a meeting of unemployed carpenters and other mechanics this afternoon, a re solution was passed that Government be petitioned to provide work at once in this district. Dunedin, Nov. 12. There was a large attendance at the meeting of the Chamber of Commerce to day, to consider the question of tariff re vision. A motion by Mr Stout, recom mending that a committee should consider the question of tariff revision, with a view to protection of native industry, was nega tived by a large majority. A resolution was carried referring it to a committee to bring up suggestions to be discussed at a meeting on Friday next, it being a recog nised principle that the revised duties be revised for purposes of revenue only. SPORTING. ASHBURTON RACES. The following weights have been de clared for the District Hurdle Race : st. lb. Raven 11 12 Lonehand 11 2 Johnny 10 10 N. McLean, Handicapper. Acceptances must be sent to the Honorary Secretary, Ashburton, on or before 17th instant. 0.J.0. SPRING MEETING. (from our own correspondent.) Christchurch, Nov. 11. Free Handicap, a sweepstakes of 5 sovs each, with 100 sova added. One mile. Mr J. W. Mallock’s Foul Play ... 1 Messrs Mason and Vallance’s Sinking Fund 2 Mr H. Goodman’s Yyrjf 3 Derby Stakes, a sweepstakes of 20 sovs each, with 250 sovs added, for three year-olds. Colts, Bst 101 b ; fillies and geldings, Bst 51b. Second horse to save • his stake ; 2 sovs on nomination ; 8 sovs on acceptance on general entry day ; and 10 sovs by noon on the day of the race. One mile and a half. Closed with 39 subs. MrR. Ray’s Hornby ... 1 Mr H. Redwood’s Gripp ... ... 2 Mr W. Walters’ Billingsgate ... ... 3 ' Canterbury Jockey Club Handicap, of 500 sovs, added to a sweepstakes of 20 sovs each. Second horse to receive 50 boys from the stake ; third to save his stake. Nomination, 2 sovs, to go to ■v the funds. Two miles. . Mr H. Goodman’s Chancellor... ... 1 Mr R. Ray’s Maritana 2 Messrs Mason and Vallance’s Pinfire... 3 The Welcome St*kes, a sweepstakes of 15 sovs each, with 200sovs added, for two-year olds ; colts and geldings, Bst 51b ; fillies, Bst. Second horse to save his stake. Four furlongs. 1 Sff C. H. Owen’s Sir Ge&iqrge 2 Mr J. Smith’s Tim Whiffled ... ... 3 [By Telegraph. Is. Christchurch, NoW. 12. The following are the final adaptors for THE CANTERBURY CUP. ' Templeton Hornby Betrayer Longlands. THE TRADESMAN’S HANDICAP. Billingsgate Maritana / I.am Elfin Kihg f York Atlantic. / CRICKET. Avonbidb V. Borough Cluj^, The ™*teh between these two clfijbs took yesterday on the Domain/ground. A keen sou’-wester made the game rather disagreeable both to players arid specta tor*/ The visitors went first to the wickets, and, were disposed /oi for 57. Taylor being the only player who obtained doable figures. The home tgam managed to put together the respectable total of 84 before their last wicket fell. The Avon side Club commenced A second innings, but the departure of the 430 train abruptly closed the match, which was de cided on the first innings in favor of the Borough Club. The following are the scores : avonside. Cussack, b Buchanan ... ... ... B Taylor, st Buchanan 12 Ford, c and b Ash wood 7 Hislop, b Ash wood ... 9 Bucket, c Fowler Andrews 1 Ridley, run out 1 J. Hislop, run out 2 Cotton, b Ashwood 2 Taine, cG. Andrews, b Ashwood ... 0 Bruce, c Broadbelt, b Ashwood ... 4 Bow ley, hot out 0 Extras 10 Total... ... ... ... 57 BOROUGH CLUB. A Fooks, rtm out 9 T. Buchanan, c Bucket, b R. Hislop 11 ißodder, c Cussack, b Bucket ... 11 Geo. Andrews, o R. Hislop, b Bucket 12 Ashwood, cand b R Hislop ... ... 17 A. Andrews, run out ... 2 Shury, c Cussack, b J. Hislop 2 Fowler, bR. Hislop ... 8 Broadbelt, not out 0 Leitch, cCussack ... ... ... 0 ' Groves, bR. Hislop ... 3 Extras ... '... •••. 17 O A THE CANTERBURY AGRICUL TURAL AND PASTORAL SHOW, 1879. (by our special reporter.) If we are to judge of the signs of the times by the number of people who turned out yesterday, the annual Show ' holiday must, be looked upon as the greatest success which has ever taken place in the colony. Taken as a whole, the exhibits in most of the classes were the best ever shown. Prominent among the exhibits which showed an improvement on former years were the SHEEP. , In this division of the show yard, the most notable was a merino ram, shown by the Hon. R. Campbell, which was acknow ledged by all competent judges to he the best animal of his class ever exhibited in the colonies, and although the second and third prize animals were not by any means , to be looked at with contempt, the ram which took the red ticket was so ‘ im measurably superior to anything ever yet entered, that we could only endorse the decision of the judges. The Hon. R. Campbell has, as was expected, come to the front in the merino class ; and took first, second, and third for his merino rams, out of a total entry of 15. We must here give our opinion, borne out by competent judges on the course, amongst whom was the successful exhibitor, that the country on which the sheep were depastured had more tr do with the quality of the wool than the breeding had, and as we know that several of the other exhibitors have spared nothing for the purpose of improving their strains, by purchasing the best animals procurable in the world, it is evident that the nature of the country on which the sheep are de pastured has a deal to do with the quality of the fleeces on their backs. Mr Chapman, of the Oust, and Mr G. W. H. Lee, of the Warren Station, who have previously taken front rank in this class, have not this year done anything to keep up the reputation of their flocks. Mr Joseph Pearson, of Burnt Hill, Oxford, has been the only exhibitor, able to hold a candle to the Hon. R. Campbell. Mr Pearson was the first to cake up, a run in Canterbury, and has used his best endeavors to procure for and keep upon his land the best stock, but, notwithstanding all his efforts superior pasture triumphs, and Mr Camp bell, as he himself said, with pardonable pride, shows the “best hogget in the colony.” The breeder of “the best hogget ” gained first, second, and third prizes in the ram class over 18 months with fifteen entries. For the same, under 18 months, the same gentleman was again successful for first and second, Mr Pear son getting third in a field of ten. All through the merinoes the same winners’ names are mentioned —Messrs Campbell and Pearson being the only prize-takers throughout. A number of the merinoes shown in this class were of a very average nature, and would have done better for themselves and reflected more credit on their exhibitors had they been left at home on their native pastures. Among the Leicester sheep there were some really grand animals, and the first prize ra —Mr Threlkeld’s Mann, who also gained a silver medal —was a particu larly handsome specimen. The same breeder also took second with an equally good ram. In rams in this class, under 18 months old, the Hon E. Gray took first and third, Mr Threlkeld taking second place. In the ewe class for this breed, Mr James Gregg took first and a silver I medal for a well knit ewe with a magni ficent fleece, and Mr Threlkeld again took ..W,cs T>£Ay_voung stock in other classes. In Class 7 *-.->rnve ewes under 18 months, theagSmegentleman’s exhibit gained the pjlfize, and in addition took Mr Tancred’s private prize of £6 (ss. For Border Leicesters, in the ram class, an enormous animal entered by Messrs H. R and J. E. Parker took first and silver medal. The length of staple in the fleece on this ram is so great that even good judges of sheep expressed their astonishment. The same exhibitors again came to the front in the ewe exhibits in this class; also when called upon to show young sters ; and there can be no doubt but Messrs Parker can claim the premiership in the Border Leicesters. The Lincoln sheep were an uncommonly even lot, and the judges must have experienced some difficulty in selecting those deserving tickets. Mr Sutton, however, came to the front, as he usually does, and swept the board for most of the prizes in this class, the Hon. Mr Holmes and Mr E. Menlove having the only entries that took other prizes. The Romney Marsh sheep had a good number of representatives, and several of Messrs Wilkin and Carter’s stock from this district helped to fill the pens up, and in two of the classes were successful in gaining a first—viz, in best ewe above 18 months, and the best three of the same age. There were some uncommonly good sheep in the Romneys, and the exhibits bore evidence 1 of careful attendance dur ing the winter. In the Cotswold, Messrs J. T. Ford and Co. had everything their own way, taking first and second in all classes, and they really deserved it, for the sheep were un commonly good. The Southdowns were not so numer ously represented as wc expected to see them, hilt the few present were a credit to their owners, Mr H. J. Washbourne, of North Rakaia, being the most success ful, with Mr S. Garforth close up. The next most noticeable pen was one contain ing five fat sheen exhibited by Messrs Henderson and M'Beath. As they were freshly shorn, the development of their fat could be easily seen, and the critic who would question their claim to a prize must be very hard to please, for they would have made a “ boiling down ” man smile all over his countenance. CATTLE. The cattle entries were very large, and the quality brought out excellent. For the best bull of any age in the shorthorn class, there were 12 entries, and they were all first-class pedigree cattle. The blue ribbon was carried off by Mr J. F. Kitcbing’s “ Riby Knight ” who also took the Christchurch merchants’ private prize, and the medal for the best bull of any a<*e, and from his looks, quality, and skin he well deserved it. Mr P. H. Russell took second with “ Hastingsand the Rev. W. J. G. Bluett, 3rd, with “Wizard.” For bulls calved since July Ist, 1876, Mr R. McDougall’s “Firby” took first, the youngsters, beaiii g date since July 1877, having Mr J. Dean’s “ Butterfly ” (a very promising young bull) for first, and an equally good animal in Mr John Grigg’s (Longbeach) “ Hero ” for second in a field of sixteen entries. The show of cows was particularly good, and the quality of the pastures on the Peninsula was demonstrated in this class of exhibits by the superiority of Messrs Hay Bros., stock, they showing a number of beautiful milkers. Among the heifers the Hon. H. B. Gressou’s “ Buttercup ” deserved the first prize she obtained, also the private prize of Messrs Ballantyne and Co. The Herefords produced very few en tries. The best bull of any age was found in an entry of Mr Alfred Cox, a tre mendous animal but good tempered enough to allow the curious in these mat ters to investigate his points. Devonshire cattle cannot he looked on as favorites as not as single entry was made. The Alderneys brought out five, Rev. W. J. G. Bluett taking first for both bull and cow. This breed of cattle is not at all suitable for the colony, we should imagine, as the prize takers are not a great deal heavier than a decent sized cross bred sheep, and the next class on the pro gramme, the Ayrshires, do not show well by comparison with the magnificent cattle of other breeds represented yester day. Mr W. Cook and Messrs Fleming and Hedley took first prizes for best bull and cow respectively. In the little Breton cattle, Mr Robt. Wilkin took first for both bull and cow ; and for the best milch cow of any age or breed, Mr John O’Neil’s Beauty well deserved both her name and the first prize. For fat cattle the prizes have always been looked upon as a case of division between Mr S. Garforth and Mr John Ferguson, and this year was no exception to the rule, Mr James Gregg coming in for some of the honors. For the best bullock of any age Messrs Hay Bros., of Pigeon Bay, took first and second, the winner being a huge animal, and stated by some butchers of our acquaintance to be the biggest ever shown. The same exhibitors also took first for the best cow of any age. draught stock. For the best draught entire ten splendid animals had to be paraded, and, as an instance of how opinions differ, the prize taker on this occasion was one not placed last year—Mr M’Kellar’s Prince Royal. A number of foals in the Ashburton are indebted to this sire for their paternity, and no doubt their owners will now at once put an extra value upon them for their progenitors success. Mr M'Kellar has an equally good one in the dis trict this year, and we consider that his judgment should meet with the en couragement it merits. For entires foaled since July, 1876, there were only three entries, two being Ashburton horses, viz., Beaconsfield, entered by Mr Jno. Grigg, and Strathmore, by R. Mathews, the other, which took the first prize, being an entry by Messrs Fleming and Hedley, Glen Lyon. Here we are sorry to have to differ, with many others, from the judges, in thinking that the red ticket was given to the worst colt of the three, the Longbeach representative being far and away the best looking and best bred in the class. Among the two year-olds a very beefy colt belonging to Mr James Don took first honors, Mr Stoddart, of Willowby, taking second with a colt by Prince Royal. For brood mares only six were shown, but they were of rare quality, Mr Boag taking first and third, the former (Gipsy) being a perfect model. There were 11 entries for three-year-old fillies, and the Hon. Mr Holmes' was credited with the premier ticket. Some of the fillies would have been better left at home. The three-year-old geldings brought out only three, and Fleming and Hedley’s Van was certainly in his right place when in the van. Mr Boag’s representative. Flora McDonald, in the two year-old fillies, looked like a prize-taker for the rest of her life. There was a big show of babies in draught stock, 9 colts and 10. fillies being entered on the catalogue. The only noticeable one, however, was a filly belonging to the Hon. M. Holmes. Class ll—-pair of geldings—had three entries, and they were worth inspection, and drew a largo crowd of admirers during the day. Fleming and Hedley got first, Heywood and Co. second, and Mr Boag third prize. We are very much mistaken, were the three lots put up to auction, if Hey wood’s pair would not fetch the most money by a good round sum. BLOOD STOCK. For the best blood entire only five turned out. We hoped to have seen some of the Middle Park I orses exhibited, and a number of visitors were greatly dis appointed when they found that neither Traducer nor Leolinus figured on the catalogue. As it was a disappointment so far, it did not matter much when the public discovered that the best horse in the entry was left out in the cold, and a much inferior animal, both as regards performances and breeding was adorned with the first prize. Daniel O Rorke was selected as being the best, Papapa as second ; and that grand old winner of no end of races, Guy Faux, was passed over as not worthy of notice. We were glad to hear an expression of opinion, from so excellent a judge of blood stock as Sir Hei’cules Robinson is known to be, cor robative of our own. A very handsome two-year-old by Admiral took first prize in his class. In the carriage horse class Sir J. Ora croft Wilson’s Nobleman was where he always ought to be. The best sire for harness horses in the colony, he looks as plucky as ever he did. A two-year-old Admiral colt, rejoicing in the cognomen of Rakaia Charlie is about the biggest of his age we ever saw; but he wants “ straightening out ” before any opinion can be given of him. He is however full of promise. In carriage horses, just three were on the catalogue, the only one worthy of notice being Mr Delamain’s Marquis, by Shales, for whom His Excel lency offered a long figure providing a match could be found for him. For For the best pair of buggy horses, a well matched pair of greys belonging to Mr W. J. Wilson took first, and Dr. Fran kish’s bays were equally admired. It is singular that not a single entry was made in the Hackney class. For the best Roadster a grey horse about 16*2 took the prize, but vve are of opinion that if he came to Ashburton next week he would find himself a deal lower down on the list. The Ladies’ Hacks would have been better placed in the Hackney class, as none of them were what we should con sider to be an easy hack for a lady. There was a good show of ponies, the game little Miracle being the plum of the lot. The show of hunters could certainly be beaten in our own district, the only good looking horse being Magic, by Talis man, who looked perfection all over, except being a trifle short in the rein ; but when tried over the bar he signally failed, the best jump being taken by a thick set bay horse belonging to M>- Twentyman —taking sft. 2 indies very cleverly. POULTRY, &C. The exhibits of poultry and pigeons were fair, the bestbeing the Brahmapootras and Cochins. A few very select pigeons were shewn, but nothing like as good as the exhibits here last year. There were five sheep dogs exhibited, but none of them were particularly noticeable. IMPLEMENTS. The show of implements was without doubt better than anything that has yet taken place in the colony, and it is grati fying to notice that local competitors are able not only to compete but to beat im ported articles, Messrs Reid and Gray and P. and D. Duncan having, so to say, “swept the board” against all comers. The former took first prizes in 3-furrow ploughs, with the Duncan's second ; Ist in double-furrows, the Duncan’s taking two firsts in singles, one of which having a scarifier attachment. The workmanship and finish on these implements were deserving of all praise, and no imported articles could be compared with them. In light scarifiers, Messrs Morrow, Bassett, and Co. took first prize with a 23-tined grubber, which is for sale at the low figure of £ll. In heavy cultivators Mr George Booth got a first. There was a large show of harrows of all descriptions, Mr James Little taking the prize for heavy harrows, with a set of 6 leaf, and again for a set of 6 leaf in the light class. The prize for chain harrows was borne oif by Messrs Mason and Struthers, with imported goods. Whippletrees found a winner in Messrs Duncan with a very handy arrangement of the trees for three horse work. Six kinds of corn drills were shown, and a new make —the American Champion—exhibited by Messrs Robert Wilkin and Co, with 16 drills, took first, the M'Sherry with 12 hoes taking second place. Broadcast sowers found a px-ize taker in Reid and Gray, Duncan taking second, there being seven other entries. Mr George Booth took a first for his potato planter, and for a potato digger -which is a most ingenious contrivance. In horse rrkes, R. Wilkin and Co took the prize, and for house hoes Mr James Little secured first and second, again asserting the superiority of colonial manufacture. In vehicles the articles shown were really commendable, P. A D. Duncan getting a well merited first, for a farm cart, Reid and Gray for a farm dray ; a very handsome and well balanced town carrier’s cart by James Robertson caught the judges’ eye ; and Mr John Barrett got two first for a Whitechapel cart, and a single buggy, the latter being a particularly neat conveyance. In chaff cutters there were all sizes and descrip tions shown, and farmers could suit them selves with those indespensable imple ments at prices varying from £6los to £BS, the last named being a very perfect port able machine, doing its work thoroughly, and having a compressor attachment for pressing the chafl’ in the bags. In con nection with this machine a very handy four-horse engine was shown by Messrs Andrews and Beavan, also portable, and there is no doubt but any speculative in individual in this district could make a good living by investing in- a plant of this description, as chaff well cut is a com modity hard to got hold of in Ashbur ton. Of steam thrashing machines there was a good show, the only new feature being an attachment for conveying the sheaves to the drum, thus saving the work of three men, a band-cutter being a part of the new patent. It looks practi cable enough, but we should like to see a trial before recommending it. Some American combines were shown. They are much lighter in construction than the English ones now so well known, but do not look like standing the wear and tear connected with the work. We regret that want of space compels us to hold over our remarks on the colonial industries, but we will endeavor to give our readers a description of that most interesting part of the Show in our next issue. • Bbidliko Up.—Mr Vincent Pyke, like every other gallant member of the House of- Representatives, had his say on the female franchise question. But the “ New Zealand Times ” put that “say” in a light that at once “ fetched ” Vincent. The made the hon. gentleman express*himself as favorable to “ even the women who walked the streets ” having Ihe franchise. Vincent won’t have it that way anyhow, and ha writes in explanation thosly ;—“ The words used by me were, 1 every woman who trails a skirt upon the pavement —meaningthereby, that as the voting power had been given to female property owners there should be no limi uition whatever to the female franchise. ” ASHBURTON SCHOOL COM MITTEE. The usual meeting of the Committee was held on Tuesday night in the schoolroom. Present—Dr. Stewart (Chairman), and Messrs Bradley and St. Hill. A consider able amount of correspondence with the Board of Education was read on matter's of minor importance. Regarding surface drainage at the master’s house, on which a letter from the Board had been received, the Secretary was instructed to write to the Board, asking if any report had been given by Mr Cane, and stating that that gentleman had examined the house without giving notice to the Committee who woidd have preferred to be present when Mr Cane was there. The master reported a large and regular attendance at school during the past month. The Inspector had visited and examined the school on the 29th and 30th ult. On the first day of the Inspector’s visit there were 385 children present, an ncrease of 100 over the attendance at the Inspector’s last visit. On the Slat the drill inspector, Mr Walker, had visited the school, and expressed his satisfaction at the children’s marked improve ment in drill and gymnastics. Mr Walker had suggested that two of. the lads—Reginald Hodder and Henry Burfoot—should be sent to Christ church for the next annual competition in gymnastics, and had offered to accommo date those boys at his own house, freo of expense, during their stay. The gymnas tic apparatus of the school had not yet been repaired. The numbers on the roll at present were—boys, 230 ; girls, 234 ; total, 464. The report contained a sug gestion made to the inspector that another entrance was wanted for the new room, and the old porch removed and converted into closets, which the inspector said wore required. A set of models for drawing was also required. The master asked for liberty to call the school at 9.30 a. m., so ■ that one and a half hour might be given ■ as interval at mid-day. The Secretary was instructed to apprise' the second master of the fact that he was held responsible for the care of the gymnastic apparatus. It was decided to give a prize to the best gymnast in the school and to request the master to make this intention of the Committee known to the scholars. Holiday's were declared for the local Race and Show Days, but the proposed’ alteration of the school hours was‘dis allowed for the present. • Mr Bradley for the Visiting Committee reported verbally on the state of the play ground, and on some little repairs that wanted doing. Some brick and cement work was necessary near the pump. These repairs were sanctioned. The Secretary was instructed to apply to the Board to have the gymnasium painted. It was resolved—“ That the annual public examination of the schools take place on the 17 th, 18th, and 19th days of December, prizes to be distributed on the 22nd—the annual treat to be deferred until the Christmas vacation. Subscription lists were handed to the members present, and others ordered to be forwarded to the absent members, and also one to Mr Shury, who has always taken a kindly interest in the school, with a request that lie will do the same this year ” Mr St. Hill was appointed a Visiting Committee for the month, with authority to procure a scythe and billhook for the care-taker. PARLIAMENT. LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, Wednesday, Nov. 12. In the Council to-day the greater part of the sitting was occupied by the discus sion in Committee on the procedure rela tive to local Buis, and some alterations were made in the Standing Orders relative thereto. Among the notices of motion was the one by the Hon Mr Acland, that the new County of Timaru should not be declared. Mr Reynolds asked if Government would bring in a Bill to suppress indecent performances. Mr Whitaker replied Government wished to take action in the matter, but there w r as hardly likely to be time this session, as there were nearly 100 Bills yet to deal wi'h. The Council adjourned at 5.10 till 7.30, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. Tuesday, Nov. 11, AFTERNOON SITTING. The House met at 2.30. FINANCIAL STATEMENT. The Hon. J. Hall announced that in the event of the business before the House progressing satisfactorily, the Treasurer would be prepared to bring down his Financial Statement on Monday. QUESTIONS. Replying to questions it was stated that Government would consider the propriety of rendering the services of the Public Analyst more practically useful than at present. The Pullman railway cars lately imported from America, could not pass through the tunnel on the Christchurch luvercargill line. The cars could be altered -but tlia- mnM -+»•— great. The Government agent at New i'ork was responsible for the blunder. He had had sections of the tunnels sent, but had disregarded them. Government were not prepared to say whether he would be held personally responsible. A sum of money would be proposed in the Esti mates for the construction of roads through and opening up Crown lands in districts in which the Counties have not sufficient funds. The report forwarded to the Commissioner of Rail ways re Bay of Islands and other native coal had been given effect to. The coal was largely used, and with a view to en couraging its use, Government had offered a bonus to firemen for its efficient employ ment. Government would bring down a Bill dealing with the establishment of small farm settlements on the deferred payment system by settlers to whom erm ployment will for a term be afforded upon public works. A report had been received from an engineer employed by the Rangi tikei County Council, recommending a good practicable route for a railway from Marton or Rangitikei by the Murimotu plains to Taupo and Auckland. NEW BILLS. Bills were introduced and read a first time—To amend the Otago University Site Exchange Act, 1875 (Mr Macandrew), Land Tax Collection (Major Atkinson), Kumar a Educational Reserve (Hon R. Oliver;. QUALIFICATION OF ELECTORS BILL. This Bill was further considered in Committee. An amendment to give the residential franchise to females was negatived by 37 to 29. The debate was interrupted by the 5 ’3O pan adjournment. EVENING SITTING. The Qualification of Electors Bill was further considered in Committee. Amendments were moved by Mr Seddon and Mr Murray re the Maori qualification. Mr Moss moved as a further amendment on the same clause, “ That aboriginals, in cluding half-castes, and the male descen dants of half-castes shall not acquire any new rights under this Act, nor shall they be deprived of any rights they had at the beginning of the present session of Parlia ment. ” Government had said that they did not intend to deprive the native race of any rights they enjoyed at present, and he thought this the simplest way of ex pressing their meaning. The House sat till 12.30 discussing the Qualification of Electors Bill, which was then reported with amendments, and notice given for recommittal on Friday. The Maori franchise caused great dis cussion, and innumerable amendments were proposed. Ultimately Government accepted Mr Murray’s amendment, in lieu of sub section 4, the general effect being to allow Maoris who pay rates to have votes in European electorates, Wednesday, Nov. 12. AFTERNOON SITTING. The House met at 2.30. Mr Richardson presented a petition from Christchurch electors praying that the duty on jewellery be not increased. Replying to Mr George, Mr Hall said Government would pre pare and bring down this session a Bill for the purpose of settling the amount of honorarium to be paid to members of the legislature ; a resolution to this effect having been carried by the House. Replying to Mr Bain, Mr Hall said that while Government recognised the impor tance of the question, he was afraid they would not be able to bring down this ses sion a Bill to suppress indecent pefor mances in theatres and other places of public amusement. to Mr M‘Lean, Mr Hall laid before the House a return showing the amount paid to each news paper in the colony for advertising and printing (separately) for the two years previous to 30th September last. Mr Wakefield moved that the proposed new county of Timarn be not constituted. Mr Gisborne argued that the Proclama tion provided for by the Act was not pro perly before Parliament. Mr Hall contended that it was not wise to give effect to a resolution at this time hastily. The facts appeared to be that this portion of the count}' was not satisfied with the expenditure allocated for its re quirements. They had no evidence be fore them that this opinion was the result of mature deliberation. With the view of allowing the matter to lie over until next session, he moved as an amendment, that the proclamation, not being properly be fore the House, it be allowed to remain over until next session. That would afford time for more mature deliberation, and if the petitioners were then of the same mind, and still desired to be divorced from the county, then they could take all the facts into consideration. Mr Shriniski moved the adjournment of the debate till this day week, which was put and carried. A long discussion took place over the celebrated Tapanui job, arising from a petition of residents to have the line com pleted and opened for traffic. Eventually the motion to give effect to the prayer of the petition was withdrawn. After some further business the House adjourned at 5.30. EVENING SITTING. The House resumed at 7.30. The Auckland Loans Consolidation Bill and the Dramatic Works Copyright Bill were read a third time and passed. The Licensing Act Further Amendment Bill (No. 2) was withdrawn. Ihe second reading of the Rating Act, 1876, Amendment Bill was agreed to. Mr Hall regarded the Bill as a good one with a few trifling amendments, which he named. Mr Sheehan resumed the debate on the second reading of the Natives Reserves Vesting Bill. Te Wheoro moved as an amendment that it be read that day six months. The amendment was carried. In Committee on the Land Transfer Act Amendment Bill, on a motion to leave the chair, the House divided—Ayes, 32 ; noes, 27. The District Courts Act, 1858, Amendment Bill was read a second time. Sheep in the Colony. Returns have been published showing the total number of sheep in the colony on May 31 last. The main features are given in the following tables : * There is one owner returned as the holder of more than 100,000 sheep. Of the 132 owners of less than 100,000 sheep 113 own less than 50,000 sheep. According to the census taken in March, 1878, there were 13,069,338 sheep ; the num ber had decreased in the time by 1,663,949. Terrible Tragedy In St. Petersburg. A St Petersburg correspondent writes : A terrible tragedy—a double murder by a young officer—has deeply excited the pub lic mind here. An old gentleman, Vals soff, a retired councillor, had during t'.e last six years shown great kindness- to a young man, by name Charles Landaberj.', who in the first instance, lodging at his house, had been assisted by Valssoff with funds for outfit when he passed his ex amination for entering the corps of Sap pers of the Guards, and on other occa sions. Those loans eventually amounted to 5,000 roubles, for which the officer gave his bill of exchange, and which became due June Cth. This amount the young officer said he would be able to pay, as he was about to marry into a family of dis tinction—the newspapers say ho was en gaged to one of the many daughters of an eminent General. On the evening of that day Landsberg cal’ed on M. Va’ssoff at 10 o’clock. The fi mar being deadly pale, M. Valssoff arked him if he were ill. “Yes,” replud Landsberg, “send for some seltzer water for me.” M. Valssoff sent the servant for some lemonade (in stead of seltzer water), and immediately the servant left the house Landsberg at tacked and killed the old man with a hunting knife. He then waited the re turn of the servant, and before she had time to place on the table the ten copecks change, he attacked and killed her by a stab in the temple with the same hunting knife. Landsberg then abstracted the bill for 5,000 roubles, and a large package of securities, and after washing his hand took the key of the front door, locked it after him, and escaped. The murder was discovered accidentally by a plasterer en gaged on the exterior of the house looking through the window and seeing the corpses on the floor. The murderer was seen to enter the house late on the evening above mentioned, and suspicion therefore fell upon him, and he was arrested. At first denying his guilt, he at length made a full confession. The Forth Bridge— Shine American Comparisons. (From the Brooklyn Eoglf.) The immense height of the towers for the support of the Forth bridge has created some surprise, and no wonder when it is taken into account that when thay are completed they will be the highest buildings of any kind in this world. Science, will, therefore, .wait with some anxiety their completion. The height of the towers on the Inch Garvie, midway between South and North Queensferry, will be 560 feet to support.a bridge * 150 feet above high water mark, but the reason of this great altitude is that in the generality of suspension bridges the towers are built on the land on either side of the span, and were this the case in the Forth bridge towers of 150 feet less in height, or 430 feet, would be sufficient; but this is impossible from the great length of the bridge. It seems that by natural laws there id a limit to everything on this earth— that ia, that man can go a certain length and no further, as, for instance, in telescopes no thing larger than Lord Ross’s having been perfected in many years. In reference to buildings a correspondent the other day quoted St. Rollox stalk 430 feet high. St. Paul’s Cathedral is about 460 feet to top of the dome, St. Peter’s at Rome 480 feet, the Pyramids of Egypt, at least the great pyramid is 180 feet at present in its im perfect state, but by calculation would reach 500 feet in height when finished. When, it is remembered that this struc ture only reaches this height with a base of about twenty-six acres, it will be a'very difficult matter to raise the, j?prth bridge towers to 500 feet with a sirrtall 'base. These towers are to be forihed of solid masonry to a certain height," and. then by groups of iron pillars girded together in layers upward ; The Niagara suspension bridge; has one large span of 821 feet ; the railway trade above the , water is 245 feet, or 95 feet higher than the Forth bridge ; the towers are only 60,feet high, bbing built on either side of the shore. : The Alleghany bridge has two large spans Of 344;feet, each, and the towers are 45 feet highi, The Coving ton and Cincinnati bridge has a span of 1,057 feet; its height above low 1 water is 103 feet, and the towers 230 feet high. The bridge seems to give the best propor tion to the Forth bridge which is 1,680 feet for two spans, 150 feet high, and tioned are finished and in working order ; and we may mention also the East river bridge, connecting New York to Brooklyn. The towers of this bridge are also built upon the laud and are 378 feet high. The single span is 1,595 feet long, or only 85 feet less than the Forth bridge, while the total length is 5,989 feet. There is, there fore, no doubt that the Forth bridge, when completed, will be an engineering triumph. The Gold-Fish Trick. (Max Adbler). Several of the magicians who perform in public do what they call “ the gold-fish trick.” The juggler stands upon the stage, throws a handkerchief over his ex tended arm, and produces in succession three or four shallow glass dishes filled to the brim with water, in which live gold fish are swimming. Of course the dishes are concealed on the person of the per former. Peter Lamb had discovered how the trick was done, and he resolved to do it now. So the folk all gathered in one end of the parlour, and in a few moments Lamb entered the door at the other end. He said, “Ladies and gentlemen, yru will perceive that I have nothing about me except my ordinary clothing, and yet I shall produce presently two dishes filled with water and living fish. Please watch me narrowly.” Then Pater flung the hand kerchief over his hand and arm, and then we could see that he was working away vigorously at something beneath it. He continued for some moments, and still the gold-fish did not appear. Then he began to grow very red in the face, and we saw that something was the matter. Then the perspiration began to stand on Peter’s forehead, and Mrs Brown asked .him if anything serious was the matter.' Then the company smiled, and the'magician grew redder; but he kept on fumbling beneath the handkerchief, and apparently trying to reach around his coat-tails. Then we heard something snap, and the next moment a quart of water ran down the wizard’s left leg and spread out over th 6 carpet. By this time he looked as if joy had forsaken him for ever. But still ho continued to feel around under the hand kerchief. At last another snap was heard, and another quart of water plunged down his right log, and formed a pool about his shoe. Then the necromancer hurriedly said that the experiment had failed somehow, and he darted into the dining-room. Wo followed him and found him sitting on the sofa trying to remove his pantaloons. “Oh, gracious! Come here quick and pull these off. They’re soaking wet, and I’ve got fifteen live gold fish inside my trousers flipping around, and rasping the skin with their fins enough to set a man crazy. Ouch ! Hurry that shoe off, and catch that fish there at my left knee, or I’ll have to howl right out.” Then we undressed him and picked the fishes out of his clothes, and we dis covered that he had two dishes full of water and covered indiaruhber tops strap ped inside bis trousers behind. ’ln his struggle to get at them lie had torn the covers to rags. We fixed him up in a pair of Dr. Brown’s trousers, which were 6in too short for him, and then he climbed over the back fence and weqt home. TnuitDAY, November 13. 1879. THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. 3 District. .Number of Owners of Sheep Owning a less number of Sheep than 500 2000 20000 xooooo Auckland, 1231 owners 1083 107 41 — Napier, 239 do 42 72 104 21 New Plymouth, 90 do 8S 5 — — Wellington, 1166 do 636 386 I40 4 Marlborough, 265 do 167 47 41 IO Nelson, 517 do 464 37 11 5 Westland, 10 do 7 2 I Canterbury, 1534 do 1036 2SI 20s 42 Otago, 928 do 5 2 9 168 180 5°* 5980 owners 4049 I07S 723 132 District. No. Depasturing Total Number of Sheep On Free- hold. OnCrown Land Auckland Napier New Plymouth Wellington Marlberough Nelson Westland Canterbury Otago 45 2 .403 1,359.409 11,264 1.396,473 539,275 243.556 3.732 2,015,017 1,422,760 1,118 43,549 56,770 223,968 121,046 920 1,356,887 2,157,242 453,521 1,402,958 11,264 1,453,243 763.243 364,602 4.652 3,371,904 3,580,002 Totals, 1879 „ 1878 7,443,889 3,961,500 11.405,389 13,069,338 The numbers of different breeds ,of sheep, divided into three classes, are given as follows : — Merinos Long-wool Cross-bred Males 3,048,25. 310,57- 1. S 8 4.96 Females 13,543,86 1! 530,75 72.387,06 Total 16,592,118 5 841,330 ip, 972,031 Cbevalier .Turnon vilie, morn than thirty ye its cashier of the Canal Bank of New Orleans, is a defaule? for 20,030d0k.

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THE FARMER. Pedigree Shorthorns for New Zealand. “ The Times ” reports that the Hon. T. Bussell, of New Zealand, was a buyer of both Clydesdales and shorthorns at Lord Dunmore’s sale, and he also bought two Valuable fillies at Mr Martin’s important ■ale in Dumbartonshire, which was held on Thursday, the day following that at Dunmore. Mr Bussell, however, made a ■till more noteworthy purchase of four very high-class young shorthorn bulls of fashionable pedigrees from the herd of Mr B. Oliver, of Whittlebury, consisting of one of the purest bred Oxford in the Kingdom—Oxford Bpyal, by the 3rd Duke'of Glbster, Mr Cheney’s celebrated Duchess bull, and from 10th Maid of Oxford, a cow sold to Earl Bective at the l«ht Qaddesby sale for 1600 guineas ; prince Wild Eyes and Duke Winsome, "two exceedingly well-bred animals of the Wild Eyes tribe, the former by Grand Duke 22nd and out of Velvet Eyes, the latter by the same sire, and from Win some 6th, bred by the Duke of Devon shire, and so highly prized at Holker ; n !«r> a son of the 7th Duke of Tregunter and Grand Duchess Fawnley 3rd, the fomsr a pure-bred Duchess bull, bred by tifflpw*! Gunter, the latter a well-bred cow of mixed Bates and Knightly blood. Mr Bussell has one of the largest shorthorn herds in the world in New Zealand, and a herd of pure-bred Herefords almost as large, and for the latter he has been enabled to select some of the best-bred in England of the white-faced breed, such as Cuomassie, the Royal first - prize calf at Kilburn. and who has been unconquered at all other shows this year; Horace 2nd, who won a Royal second prize at Bristol j and a full sister to Leonora, Mrs Edward’s champion cow, who has been first in the Royal lists since calfdom. Stoats and Polecats for New Zealand, The following letter, signed “ Curtis H. Anderson, New Mexico,” appeared in a late Issue of the “ Held ” : Sir, —Seeing two letters in your issue of July 6 with regard to the importation of utoate «"<i polecats into New Zealand for the destruction of rabbits, 1 should like to say a few words on the subject of an experiment which, if successful, would be of the greatest importance to the land owners and holders, and to the general prosperity of the southern portion of that colony, and one which, I think, neither Professor Newton nor Mr Harting—to judge from their letters —are sufficiently well acquainted with. In a matter of tins kind it is to be hoped that 1 little attention will be paid to the opinion of private individuals at home with no interests at stake, who do not un derstand the state of affairs there, but that the welfare of a large community will he fully taken into consideration: and, as the now general depression in those parts shows, the rabbit nuisance question none which can by no means be lightly —Not iw- tKS-pR?SBTTr aa|ffeaßroii ihw tirely owing to the rabbits ; bad seasons have put the finishing stroke upon the unlucky squatters whose runs were al ready much impoverished by their depre dations It would take up too much of your valu able apace to go into statistics, showing tits almost incredible number of rabbits killed in Otago, and the cost incurred with in the last few years ; how the stock - carrying capability of the province has been diminished, and how the whole southern portion of the Middle Island is suffering m consequence. Suffice it to say tb«t many men formerly in good circum stances have been utterly ruined, mid many more are on the verge of ruin, while all their efforts have been as yet fiitile in anything like extirpating the vermin or preventing them from increas ing. One who has not lived in a rabbit infested district can form little idea of the destruction they work, and the way in which formerly well grassed, fattening country is made desert Every means that could be thought of has been tried in vain, to, get rid of them. In aome parts where the ground i* more favorable for working, they have been kept in check for a time, hut only to appear in larger numbers from the more inaccessible breeding grounds. J g |t to be wondered at that the suf ferers are anxious to import any animals that are likely to aid in the destruction of such enemies 1 Are the pheasants and other game to be considered in a crisis sush as this ? , , And who, pray, "are so simple as to think that any of the Musteliadse will con fine their destructive operations to rab bits ?” It is certainly deplorable to think that the game will go too, but what, again I ask, is that compared with a calamity of this kind ? and much exaggerated it can not be. I do not consider that the benefit to accrue by importing polecats and stoats, even in as great numbers as possible, would be felt for a considerable time, but anything that can be looked to even in the far future as a means of eradicating the rabbits ought to be hailed with joy. However enthusiastic a sportsman may he, he loses somewhat of his ardor when he finds he cannot make bread and butter for himself and family on account of the preservation of the game. Would Mr Newton or Mr Harting kindly place himself for a few moments in the position of a,Southland squatter. Say he has a good run, and his sheep or cattle, as the case may be, are doing well and multiplying, , ’ . • , Soon he looks forward to a little shoot ings a"d say his pheasants and Californian quail have increased and multiplied in like manner. Then rumors of rabbits come, and shortly a few outrunners themselves, which, he does his best to find out and kill; then they begin to come more thickly and in pieces in the bends of the creeks and rivers the grass begins to show signs of being decidedly eaten down. In two or three years from that time he finds that, notwithstanding all his efforts, however strenuous' the rabbits have increased, the grass Is destroyed and eaten out; in place of -20,000 or 30,000 sheep he has „.ly shoot- .balf that number, and these am w-etched’y poor and flying J scarcely auy.'a-iibiua, and little wo n in the worst efniditinn. He does not know what to do to help himself. SeU hh property be cannot j tharc are no buywi, He still struggles on, trying everything in his power for the eradication of the pests— the same as he hasdone from the beginning. The hawks—and they are numerous—are strictly preserved, and likewise the wood hens, which occasionally kill the young rabbits. The children are encouraged to look well after the cats and kittens in the winter time, and these are turned out in the spring, conveyed in sacks with much mewing to distant parts of the run, from which they seldom return, having a good time of it and plenty to eat. Needless much longer to spin out the story. What are the pheasants and quail to him now ? A thorough sportsman at heart, what are they compared with his prospects in life? Would he not be only too glad if the place was overrun with polecats and stoats, so long as the rabbits were gone, and he saw the grass growing and his stock thriving once again 7 ■ The bank carries him on as long as it can,’ and when this can assist him no longer, he has to go out, as many a good honest fellow has lately done in Southland, ruined, and with a wife and family on his hands. Would Mr Newton or MrHarting then write two such letters as those published in your issue of July 5 ? I think not. No doubt pole cats will in future years become a nuisance in New Zealand, if they increase in the same way as almost every hardy imported animal does there ; but, at the same time, in however large numbers,' they can hardly affect the wel fare of the country in the same way the rabbits are now doing, and most assuredly the two cannot exist together in numbers. Bunny must at last go to the wall and high time too. Mr F ewton seems afraid of the poultry. But why should the poultry become a prey to the polecats 7 lam living at present in a country infested with skunks in great numbers, much more impudent and ruth less enemies of the fowlhouse than pole cats, and yet my hens live and lay eggs, and why 7 For the simple reason that my fowlhouse is built so that skunks can’t get in. As for the rare native birds Mr Harting mentions, the kakapo, kiwi, and native quail, I fear they have little chance of surviving in any case, and they will soon disappear with the advance of civilis ation without the aid of polecats If they would climb the mountains, and catch some of the keas, and other rare birds, perhaps the squatters about the Wanaka Lake would only be too glad, as this peculiar bird, although not much bigger than the common green parrot, is very destructive to sheep in the high mountain ranges, and particularly in that picturesque part of the country. My letter is longer than I intended, and I now close with the hope that nothing may be done to try and prevent the un fortunate laedowners in Otago from intro ducing any animal into the country that may be of help in exterminating the rabbits ; and I cannot call it by any other name than short-sighted policy, seeing that a large part of the island will have to be abandoned, and the colony will suffer in consequence, if something of the kind is not attempted soon. Farmers and Protection. fFrom the Australasian.) Mr Thomsen; In -t!te~*nterview-wmi-»tr- Bryan O’Loghlen, briefly formulated the farmers’ claims as follows :—“ What the deputation asked for was that all duties should be removed from their implements, machinery, &c., and they said they were willing to have the protection taken away from agricultural produce,” to which Sir Bryan O’Loghlen, on behalf of the Go vernment, replied—“ That is entirely op posed to the fiscal policy of the country, and the Government has not the slightest intention of doing it. . . . The Go vernment were determined to carry out the policy of protection, and if any change was to be made, the country would have get other men to carry it out.” This is explicit and tangible, and the Attorney-General is to be thanked for the perfect frankness with which he re pudiated the demands of the farming class. The Government was brought to the point' that it had to choose between the support of the farmers and of the protective classes in town, and it deliber ately and decisively electa to stick by the latter. The farmers now know exactly how they stand, and unless they choose to forego their claims and content them selves with the crumbs of concession doled out to them by the Government, their next appeal must be to the ballot box. It was the very extravagance of impu dent assurance that dictated Sir Bryan O’Loghlen’s prayer to the farmers to re frain from taking a “ selfish class view." Selfish class view ! This, indeed, comes well from men whose whole scheme of policy has been the systematic sacrifice of jjie interests of the community at large to those of a limited class, who are sup ported by being enabled to carry on their industries at the expense of the colony in general and the farmer in particular. Sir Bryan O’Loghlen proceeded to tell the farmers that “ the protectionist policy had provided them with an enormous home market.” But this is what the evidence of statistics shows, as we have recently pointed out, protection has utterly faded to accom plish. The official statistics of the various Australian colonies show that not only is the import and export trade of this colony falling off rapidly as compared with the other colonies, hut that our rate of growth of population during the last six years has been less than half that of New South Wales and South Australia. In those colonies where the farmer Is not mulcted in protective duties, the expansion of (he home market for his produce is at more than double the rate than it is in Victoria. These facts are beyond all possibility of dispute, and in the face of them what be comes of Sir Bryan O’Loghlen’g unblush ing, assertion of the “ enormous home market,” protection provides them with ? CORRESPONDENCE. We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expressed by our correspondents. AN EXPLANATION. To the Editor. Sib—My attention has been called to a paragraph headed “ ungentle manly behaviour” appearing in the last issue of your morning con temporary, and to avoid any misunder standing between the cricketers of Mount Somers and Ashburton. Perhaps you will allow me to state more fully the cir cumstances there alluded to. A cricket match between Mount Somers and Ash burton has for some time been regarded as an annual fixture, but unfortunately this season cricket has not flourished in the former district. However, Mr Lovell kindly promised to endeavor to form a team to meet a few private friends from Ashburton on the Bth inst., and about the Ist inst. wrote to MrM a i nwar i n g a dvisiug that he had succeeded in his efforts. In the meantime I had endeavored to collect a representative team from Ashburton, but owing to prior local engagements I found it impossible, and on Mr Lovell’s letter being handed to me I wrote the fol lowing reply on 3rd inst :—“ I regret to find that it will be impossible for us come up for cricket match on Saturday, but if the following Monday, 10th inst., would suit you, I should be happy to bring up a team on that day. I trust that this altera tion will not cause you any inconvenience, and that the later day will suit you." To this Mr Lovell replied in a letter which I have not his permission to publish, and on the 6th inst. 1 again wrote as follows : “ I am favored with yours of date, and regret to learn that you will be un able to meet us on Monday. I hope, how ever, that later in the season we may have that pleasure. Please note that 1 am alone to blame for any misunderstanding in this matter.’ - Hoping that this ex planation will be satisfactory to our Mount Somers friends, and not too great a tres pass on your columns, I am, &c., S. Saunders. THE EARTH’S HEAT. To tub Editor. Sib, —In your issue of the 30th Oct., a correspondent disposes of the thermo metrical observations taken by the mana ger of the Magdala Mine, Victoria, in a very summary manner. He seems also to assume that your judgment was at fault in allowing the article he refers to, to appear in the columns of your paper ; and concludes with thinking you ought to be pleased with having it corrected. Now, however, unorthodox it may ap pear to Mr Westbrooke, I for one believe that the manager of the mine in question is pretty nearly correct, and as there can be found on the goldfields of Victoria as clever experts, and as correct instruments, as elsewhere in the world, the matter can very easily be put at rest. lam about to write to the manager of the Magdala Mine on the subject, and I know that if he is likely to encounter any difficulties in his thermal investigations, the Minister of Mines for the Colony will—in the interest of science—be delighted to afford the Tiacewafliy moans to have the question seftle3^eyon3lsavn. Perhaps Mr Westbrooke will have to admit that our scientific knowledge always has, and will yet continue to, require modification from time to time. If the heat of the earth increased—as a good many learned men have affirmed, at the rate of 100° per mile as we descend towards its centre, what condition would the bottom of the ocean be in at the depth of 6 or 7 miles ? I would imagine that it would resemble the bottom of ■ water in a frying pan over a great fire ; and the consequent oceanic disturbance arising therefrom would bring about whirlpools and currents, compared with which the Gulf Stream would he but an . infant. In place, however, of such dis turbance existing at great depths, the observations, of Commander Maur’y, of the. United States Navy, and of the officers of her Majesty’s ship Challenger, fully establish the very opposite condition of things. Mr Westbrooke will, I think, see that he himself is rather misleading where ne says that at 100 ft from the surface we find the mean temperature of the earth. The depth of meen temperature varies with the latitude, though not in a very uniform manner ; following in a measure, but inversely, the isothermal lines. At Stawell, Victoria, it will, I believe, be found somewhere about 40ft from the surface. Ido not for a moment doubt the accuracy of the recorded heat of European mines ; but I have the strongest doubts as to the uniformity of that heat at the same level all the world ever. I will conclude with assuring you that all articles appearing in your valuable paper, bearing on recent scientific dis coveries, will be read with much pleasure by many of your subscribers, whether such discoveries have had time to receive the unerring si amp of mathematics on the face of them or not. 1 am, sir, Your obedient servant, *|~) OIiIVBR Westerfield, Nov. 10th, 1879. Municipal Corporations Act Amend ment Bill. (From the Post.) The Bill introduced into the House of Representatives by Mr Hutchison to amend the several Acts relating to Muni cipal Corporations, contains several very useful provisions. These are mainly in the direction of simplifying or consoli dating existing enactments, or of render ing them more precise in their language. The most important provisi 'n in the whole Bill, and One which has our heartiest ap proval and support, is that relating to special funds and loans. Section 11 is as follows : —“All moneys raised by a special loan, and moneys belonging to the borough which are appropriated for special pur poses, shall be paid into a separate account, at the bank where the borough funds are kept, to be called * The Special Fund Account,’ and shall not be drawn out of such account except for the special purpose to which such moneys have re spectively been appropriated or intended to be appropriated. This is precisely what we have always contended for, anil it gives us great pleasure to be able for once to award unqualified approbation to a course adopted by Mr Hutchison. We have pointed out again and again the gross impi'opi'lety of the City Council's auiioß in seizing a sum of borrowed money en. trusted to them by the ratepayers and the lenders for a specific purpose and for no other, and using it to liquidate an illegal overdraft which they had on their general account. It is notorious that only very recently the City Council laid forcible hands on a little sum of £30,000, which was part of the unexpended balance of a drainage loan lying at interest in the Bank, and handed it over to their bankers in payment of an overdraft which they had no right to incur, and in respect of which they were threatened with legal proceedings. We denounced that trans action as a grossly improper one, as a most unjustifiable misappropriation of what were really trust funds, and as it was held that the letter of the law actually per mitted such a proceeding, we urged the necessity of altering that law at the earliest practicable date, in order to render such actions impossible. We are very glad to find that this suggestion is being acted upon, and we hope the result will be to avert any future danger of municipal in stitutions being d scredited by so grave a scandal as this to which we have just alluded. The other provisions of the Bill may be summed up briefly. It provides that small boroughs whose annual income does not exceed £IOOO may pay larger interest on loans than that authorised in the present Act. It is proposed that the maximum rate in such cases may be 8 per cent instead of 7 per cent as at present. Another proviso is that whenever any special loan has been duly authorised under the Act, and it is found that the sums intended to be raised will not suffice for the ol jects of the loan, aud the bur gesses of a borough by a subsequent reso lutlon|approve of a larger sum being raised than was proposed in the original loan, the Governor, on receiving such second reso lution, having satisfied himself that it has been legally carried, and that all charges and liabilities in regard to the original loan have been duly cared for, may, by Order in Council, declare the former proceed ings void, whereon the larger sum would be taken to be'tho special loan authorised under the Act. This, too, may prove con venient in many instances. Another feature in the Bill is the proposal to re peal the special enactment in existing Acts as to private streets, and to place these on precisely the same footing as public streets, when once accepted and proclaimed by the Council as such. This doubtless would remove much of the present dissatisfaction in regard to' the management of private streets. The Bill also deals with the sub division of boroughs, the control of private lands in boroughs, the position and duties of inspector of nuisances, and concludes with several miscellaneous provisions. Chief among these last are sections 21 to 24, inclusive, which provide that the Council shall not be liable for forming streets according to levels fixed ; that the Council may amend the rate-book when necessary, may lease lands by public tender, as well as by auction, and may make bye-laws for regulating the sale of meat, and preventing dangerous growth in hedges, &c. The Bill, generally speak ing, is a good and useful one, although it is susceptible of some improvement in details, which doubtless will be made in Committee. A Gorilla in Liverpool ('From the Liverpool Cottrer.) A young gorilla, captured in the central wilds of South Africa, has just become, immediately after being landed at Liver pool, the property of Mr William Cross, the well-known naturalist, of Oldhall street, Liverpool. The animal has been seen since its arrival by Mr Moore, cura tor of the T>erby Museum, who pronounces it to be a genuine specimen of the gorilla class of apes. The newly arrived anthropoid is from a year and a-half to two years old, and is in point of stature as well, yet in the baby stages of gorilla dom, being about three feet in height when standing erect. The most elaborate arrangements have been made in Mr Cross’s establishment for its accommoda tion, and it occupies a sitting-room in common with a companion in the shape of a chimpanzee, of somewhat older growth, which performed the journey from Africa at the same time in the same vessel. The two animals are much attached to each other, and besides having the same lodg ings, enjoy the same board and bed. Both sleep in a square wooden cage, fitted with bars and an entrance door, which the animals are as adept in opening as any human wisdom could make them. There is, however, no danger such as implied by the use of cages, and the only attention necessary is the continual presence of a male attendant, not only to prevent the gorilla from meddling with the fire, which keeps the air of the room at the necessary temperature, but also to place gentle checks upon his roving tendencies, and prevent the baby gorilla from breaking any more furniture, his first exploit o n introduction to the sitting-room having been the pulling down and smashing of two large vases. The distinctive peculiari ties of the two annuals —the gorilla and the chimpanzee—and their vastly dif ferent positions in the ape family are seen at a glance. The chimpanzee has a very projecting muzzle, long out-stretched ears, and altogether a more animal physique than his companion. The gorilla’s face, apart from the color of it, is not unlike some of the extreme varie ties of the negro type, were it not that the animal’s nose is altogether unhuman, exposing the nostrils in front instead of below. The ears lie close to the head, and the hair is much finer than the coat of the chimpanzee. In walking the gorilla strides along in a cm ious manner, leaning half forward, and using both feet and legs in locomotion. The habits of the animal are singularly human. Retiring to rest about 10 p.m, it awakes about 8 a.m, and forthwith partakes of its morning allow ance of food, its rations consisting of milk, Indian corn, dry rice, sugar, or hard bread. The day is partly spent in that “sweet doing nothing” of which even apes know enough to appreciate, and when their simian highnesses are tired of this they amuse themselves by t ossing about a couple of skittle balls which have been provided. for their use. After midday meal, there is a short siesta, during which the animals are only to be seen in their sleeping apartments, reclining on soft hay. The nap over, they descend from their bed with the celerity' of boys dropping over an orchard wall. Should hunger be felt between meals, the gorilla at once seizej the am of the attendant, and by squeezing that member conveys to its owner a knowledge of what la wanted. The attendant has little trouble with his charge, and both animals follow him about like children, but it is a significant circumstance that they are fonder of each other than of their thoughtful guardian, or of any other variety of human society. When not otherwise actively engaged, the chimpanzee squats in his favorite sitting attitude on the carpet, his long arms folded, his chin resting on his knees, look ing weirdly unconscious of all that is going on. The gorilla, on the contrary, is rarely motionless, and stalks ever and anon with that measured, deliberate step peculiar to it, along the floor, peering about with its large brown eyes, as if in search of objects upon which to exercise its capacities for mischief. Although its food is chiefly vegetable, an occasional bone is not, re fused ; and if you select for your visit, the time when it is enjoying fragments a mutton chop, and endeavor to remove tno meat in order that yon may obtain a fail look at the brilliantly white teeth that, have been masticating it, the gorilla will snap at you, and being victorious, will re tire to a comer with something on its face which an enthusiastic Darwinian would call a smile of triumph. It should be added that this gorillaship is tailless, and when emotionally excited, gives utterance to a cry not unlike that of a child. We understand that failing a purchaser, Mr Cross, who claims to be the only natural ist in this country who has ever had in his possession one of the gorilla class of an thropoid apes, will make arrangements for the exhibition of the animal in Liverpool. From the Frozen Zone. Iceland Immigrants to Chicago. (From the Chicago Times, Aug. 11.) The arrival of over two hundred Ice landers on Wednesday evening, was a most welcome vistation at this season of the year. The temperature has been entirely comfortable since they struck the town. In counteraction of the summer solstice they beat the Manitoba wave out of sight. The were a cool-looking crowd. This party went by sailing vessels from Iceland to Glasgow, where they took the steam ship Yaldensia for Quebec, where they arrived on July 13th. Their destination was originally Mani toba, but, being captivated by the oily speech of an emissary of the Chicago and Northwestern Railway, the party were in duced to change their programme, and, instead of going to the Canadian province, they proposed locating at Minnesota, a border settlement on the Win na and St. Peter Railway. Not a soul among the 200 immigrants from the frozen zone un derstood a word of English. Of course an interpreter accompanied the party. But for him they would have been obliged to lay over at some station until they could pick up a little English education. The children, of whom there was a good sized grist, were sleek-looking kids, with blue eyes and “tow” heads. The men and women all had white hair. There wasn’t a black eye among the whole 200. A few of the women were quite handsome, and all were passably good-looking - v appearance away ahead of most foreign immigrants. They appear to have sue ceeded in raising children in Iceland i nothing else, for one middle-aged woman was trying to take care of 13 youngsters, the oldest being only 15 years of age. The men wore sheepskin overcoats, or cloaks, with a headgear, or hood, attached, the garments being sewn together by the sinews of the reindeer. The lower ex tremities were encased in sheepskins leg gings, their feet were dressed in wooden clogs. Someof the overcoats had sleeves, and some had not. These people carry an enormous bulk of baggage. One old fel low who hobbled around on two canes, was growling because he couldn’t find his seven trunks. In one respect they re sembled tourists more than immigrants. Yellow Fever Incidents at Memphis. (From the Indianapolis Journal, July 23.) John Taggart of this city, who has just returned from Memphis, yesterday related to a “ Journal ” reporter a number of in cidents in regard to the yellow fever scourge in that city which have a melan choly interest. Mr Taggart lived at Mem phis during a considerable part of the epi demic last year. He said : Judge Ray, who was the first to die this year, lived in a beautiful house, apparently in a most healthy situation. There had been a death from yellow fever last year in the Judge’s household, but every pos sible precaution had been taken in the way of disinfecting and cleansing to prevent a reappearance of the disease. Judge Ray was seized with the fever while pleading at the bench, and was obliged to adjourn Court. Whatever else may be the cause of yel low fever, I feel sure that the question of dirt or cleanliness has little to do with it. I know every part of the city of Memphis, and its condition this year is one of ex ceptional cleanliness.. The city was quite as clean as Indianapolis is to-day, and much cleaner than Louisville. The quarantine against Memphis by the surrounding towns, however necessary it may be, is in itself a dreadful hardship to a great many. Men are stationed on every road all around the towns, with double-barrelled shot guns, and ordered to shoot any person coming from Memphis who attempts to pass them. Families are often divided in this way, and parents and their children are shut off from each other. I had a man in my employ last year who was left in Memphis with one of his children (a little girl a year or two old) when the quarantine was declared. He rode as far as he could on cars, but it was only after walking a long distance across country and risking his life several times that he reached the house where his relatives were stopping, only to bo told that if he came anywhere near the house he would be shot. One of the most distressing features of such an epidemic is the utter callousness with which the dead are treated. People become so hardened that they handle the dead body of a human being with as little respect as they would a dog. Coffins are just slid down flights of stairs like an or dinary express package. When I arrived at Memphis last summer one of the first sights that attracted my attention was a pile of one hundred and fifty coffins, ranged on either side of one of the princi pal streets ; and I found that the under standing was that everybody came and took a coffin, just as they needed, without asking anybody. The bill of the city u dertaker for bur ing paupers amounted to over 14,000 dols., and the one drug store that kept open all summer made more than 30,000 dols. net profits. The Study of Music. It has been often said that one of the black spots on colonial life is the taste shown for expensive amusements, cv ; rather excitements. The hugely dispropor- | tionate frequency of public-houses to the number of the population ; the fact that every little community has its racing club , the interest taken in and money exchanged over, any trial of running speed, or other physical qualification, find in any contest on the result of which money can be staked ; the rush that takes place to any light and even trashy entertainment, ./lien those of a higher class are neglected —all these are pointed to as showing the extravagance of colonials. We are not going to say that this colony is not inno cent of the charges laid against it in the above category, nor are we going to de fend it for being to a great extent guilty ; but we contend that those who make these charges should first ascertain that older countries are more pure, or with an equal amount of money in the hands of the Toms, Dicks, and Harrys of the people, they would not, with the better opportunities at command, be more spendenrift and more vicious. We do not deny the colonial’s fondness for amuse ment, nor his acquired taste for the ex citement that a spice of mild gambling gives. But we contend that little is done by the leaders of our social life to coun teract the effects or remove the cause of this incipient depravity by a more attrac tive substitute. In the larger towns, it is true, there have been healthy institutions started with a view to raising the tone of the mass, and creating a higher taste amongst them, and to a certain extent these have been successful, as indeed every good thing must to a certain extent be successful in exercising a good influ ence. But in small towns like our ow n it is remarkable that, almost nothing don ; by the better thinking of ourcicize..- to show a nobler example to their fellow tawnsmen We have no wish to attack the advo cates of manly healthful sport, nor the promoters of innocent amusement of any kind, but we would like to point out how much one of the most fruitful sources of human enjoyment is neglected. We do not point to the colony as a whole in doing so. but to our own town in particu lar. Wo refer to the study and practice of veal and in** "amenta! music. There : is no a human being wholly insensible to the charms of music, and we have met but few who did not very much enjoy a well sung song, or well played piece of music. But it has often been to us a matter of surprise that men and women, full ot j natural melody, and possessing remark ably good voices, do not put themselves to some little trouble to master the rudi ments of the theory of music so that they could take a useful pan in the pro duction, as it ought to be produced, not only of the music of the great masters but of the simpler and more directly heart appealing strains of our ballad lore and hymnals. Take for instance any ordinary music hall song that for a time takes the mass by the ear; not one in a hundred of the untaught voices who sing it as they have caught it from the ecliDOS of the concert room, renders it, as regards either tune or time, as the score of the composer has it. The same with Sankey’a hymns, and the music of the churches. Just look the choirs of our churches at this moment, and see how poorly they are found in members. If we were a musical community, as in these days of sol-fa sight singing we might in a few months easily he, every congregation would be iff, itself, and the the choir proper would be fifc to fellow townsmen with the most vansj|6d treasures of the world s minstrelsy. write in the hope that parents will take the hint, and look, as we look, upon music as a great source of real enjoyment as a study properly followed that will holdits own against the many counter attractions of an inferior character that are so apt to lead young people away from the paths of rectitude. We note with pleasure that the sol-fa class recently instituted in the town by Mr Savage is making good pro gress, and we do hope that it will be so taken advantage of as to leave the im press of its work upon not only the con gregational singing of every church in the district, but in a very short time upon the whole musical taste of the community. Without a practical knowledge of music, though sweet sounds are undoubtedly de lightful, the real enjoyment as it is w o found in the legacies that the masters . have left us, is a sealed book. A Woman laughs Herself to Death. The Providence “ Journal ” records an extraordinary death at Newport. It appears that Joshua Walker, a colon red man, had bought some pork which he in tended to saH down for winter use. lie went to the cupboard for some salt with which to make a brine, and took from a jar which he supposed was the required article, and proceeded to use it. His wife, Rosa, a young woman less than 20 years, discovered soon after that he had taken granulated sugar instead of salt. The discovery set her to laughing heartily, and she could not stop. She laughed and laughed, her merriment getting more boisterous each moment. Finally the husband became alarmed and sent out for assistance, and soon his landlord arrived, witnessing in a few minutes the poor woman’s departure, it is hoped, for the better land. She had positively laughed herself to death. The husband’s horror at this extraordinary result of his innocent mistake can he better imagined than des cribed. Ponolope Pt ne’op“ has lofty <>i • Is very pro»d and haughty ; V. ad the comm m pc i;i!o All trading neople she thinks low fSbe urn-; : -'d .1 i icli And quite forget* wo kno. y• u Know, She was a grocer’s daughter. Penelope affects the “ ton,” And acts to admiration, So pompously she carries on To show her lofty station. Her quondam friend she passes by, For this false p' ide has taught her She must not notice such small fry As any tradesman’s daughter. Jemima is both good and wise, A very graceful c eature ; Her soul looks out from soft brown eyes, Love lurks in every feature. Penelope admires her too, And lately would have sought her, But then—no, no, io wouldn’t do. She’s but a draper’s daughter. And Mary is a lovely girl, With cheeks like blooming roses; Grace twines itself in every curl, And on her neck reposes. But then she sometimes milks the cows, And that good health has brought her; Penelope is shocked, and vows She’s but a farmer’s daughter. Penelope thus walks in pride, And holds herself exclusive ; The fashionable world her guide, It’s dicta quite conclusive. And when she dies (if ere she go Across death’s gloomy water) In heaven, I wonder, will she know Her common neighbor’s daughter. Rakaia. J. O. What Stanley did for Geography. (Y ram Harper's Magazine.) Stanley gave nine months to the ex. ploration of the Luaiaba, or rather to the Livingstone, as he called it, and as it must he called for all time. Before he went out on this mission we knew there were two rivers—the Congo and the Luaiaba. We knew that the Congo ran into the At lantic Ocean, hut its source was lost in the cataracts. The Portugal's- • ••••.• ■ content to scatter a few sctUe a a >out its mouth, and trade fov •• J ivory along its hanks. P> w . i -.known river beyond the ■ '•» a knew there was a river ’.Jo of Africa cal V-d the .‘.fv.; v c knew it had a swift current, that it was a river of Luge volume. Ih.i' hovond chat ■vo know no thing. Ivo .1 1 a wl 'CiC then:others hua ar :ii;er. ’ . l \;i; v (-v o v,as convinced that it ran into the Nile, was ready the source i"! the Nile ; and who would question even the theory of so great a master i What Stanley did was to show th it the Congo and Luaiaba were one and tne same ; that the Congo, instead of losing itself among the rapids, was to force into the very heart of the continent; that the Luaiaba, instead of going north and submitting to the usurping waters of the Nile, was to turn to the wes: and force its way to the sea ; that the two rivers were to disappear from the map, and be known as one river —the Livingstone ; that this river was to be 2,900 miles in lencryv.; ykfr.Lfor_p£irrly ten degrees of it was to be coti 2- tinuously navigable ; that its volume was to be I,Boo*ooo cubic feet a second ; that the eontire area it drains is 800,000 square m*lea ; in other words, that here was an / immense waterway 3,000 miles into tlvre centre of Africa, navigable, with ■Wc;'exception of two breaks, which engi neering science can easily surmount—a waterway into a tropical empire, rich in woods aud metals, and gracious soil, in fruits aud grains, the sure home of a civilr *Wied empire in the years to come. As Pe- the eminent German geographer, put* B it, Stanley’s work was to unite the of African exploration—the achievements of Livingstone, Burton, SpekaS Du Chaillu, Baker,. Cameron, of all the vieroic men who had gone before him—inV"° one consecutive whole, just as Bismarcfe unitedthe fragments of the Ger man peoiple, lying about under various’ princes alffd dukes, into one grand and harmonious empire. Even as Bismarck had createoi imperial Germany, so Stanley created geographical Africa. The Great London. (From Ike. Spectator), London, said Lord Carnarvon, had, in many great patriotic struggles always' been on the winning side—so that if, as Mar* shal Blucher had said, it was the finest city in the world to plunder, it had never had to undergo that uncomfortable process but had become instead not only the great shop but the great counting-house of the world. In the eighteenth century Hume, the 'philosopher, bar v lectured that no great city woo’d v. a population of more than 700,0b'! -peculation, which he tried to demons’,’:.ro f ,, mn citing the casrs of London and Paris. In fact, London has now a population of 4,000,000, “a population approaching that of Scot land,” [sorely Lord Carnarvon should have sc id exceed; ng it,] “and 1 venture to say, with a : ! raspc. t for Scotland, almost ■is into’’’you 1.’ Prance is alraid to scat her parliament in Pan-*. 'Cue United States are averse to seat theirs at Wash ington. England feels no anxiety about seating hers in London. In spite of a great professionally criminal class, a handful of police effectually keeps order while the mighty self-acting mechanism by which the 4,000,000 of Londoners are fed, and fed s rely, and without oven the chance of mishap, is one of the wonders of the world, and one of those which is least wondered at. In Borne, you catch Roman fever. In Constantinople, you wake up and find that a third of the city has been burned down while you slept. In a single twelvemonth and but a few years ago, Paris suffered two sieges, fa mine, and civil war. In the great cities of America you hear of vast conspiracies of corruption, which make your hair stand on end but London, so much bigger than any of them, goes on her own way, not, of course, without great blunders, but still, with a certain uniformity of peace and progress.” Lend Carnarvon is right London is a great-marvel among cities. And her strength consists not in intensity of social feeling, like Paris, nor in splendour of historic memories, like Home—but rather in the sagacity which comes of sober, practical energies, and of a sedate and solid, but sometimes both slow and frigid judgment. AAU&V 6dA,ufcit/tNi; f»fKAvitab'-* f,i 4 Serious Accident to a Presbyterian Clergyman.— The Rev Mr Patterson, of St. John’s Church, Wellington, while at Kaikonra last week celebrating the open ing of a new Presbyterian church there, met with a rather serious accident. Mounting a restive horse, the animal threw his head back, hitting the rev gentleman in the eye. Immediately after wards the horse reared and fell, and the rider was thrown violently among some logs. Mr Patterson, in addition to «nnt" severe brio sen, had hi s shoulder dislocated. His place in St. John’s is being supplied by his fellow Presbyters. The Bill for confirming marriages celebrated on board her Majesty’s ships has been read a second time in in the House of Lords. An Aged Ethiopian.—At the County Hospital a few days since, there died a negro named Silas Golphin, who claimed to be 115 years old. When questioned as to his birthday lie gave it always as in February, 1764, and no amount of ridi cule or expressed doubt on the part of any one to whom he told his story could induce him to change it. He was the only real rival of “ Old Mose” in this State so far as known and his death has left the latter at the head of the list of aged negroes in California. Golphin was pot a body ser vant of the late George’ 1 Washington, although he distinctly remembered him.— Sacramento Bee, Aug. 8,

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■i 1 HK ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, 5 Thursday, Novbmbbr 13, Public Noti CHAMB *gOOT AND SH East Street, Asi Boots and Shoes of a! Pegged. Repairs Attend FAMILY I DURHAM STREET CHRISTCHUI WHITE Pi (Late of the Royal Hott This Hotel is now Rei fitted up as FIRST CLASS FAMII SPORTIN( Messes, saunder have for Sale T Puppies, eight months’ oh teris’ Azamat out of ownei Azamat (imported) it gorum, out of Cygnet, an 22 dog stake in England. L’Esprit (imported) is 1 of Sorap, and won the Is in 1878. She is sister L’Encore, and other Aus ties. Apply to MR S. SAUNI A MR W. G. W, 98 < Farmers. —Do not i the Agricultural P in the “Ashburton Guard NOTICE. IN THE ASSIGNED SANDO AND O PERSONS having Clan Estate are request same, with proofs, to hi Biothers, Ashburton, not ’ instant, after which date n admitted. A first dividend will Messrs Saunders Brothe Friday, October 31st. ,8. SAUNDERS, B. HALE. 99 — 562 a J. E. Buchana AUCTIONS Land & Estate ASHB U R T ypHE Proprietors wish t JL to their LAND AND ESTATE D 1 In thiK Department Farmi or Sold, and Stock, Plant, outgoing or incoming tena: General Land Businesi euted. General Merchants. JUST RECEIVED Per S.S. Durham and other late arrivals, EXTENSIVE ADDITIONS TO STOCK OF GOODS SUITABLE FOR THE PRESENT SEASON, HOLIDAYS AND CHRISTMAS. ON SALE AT T. R. HODDER AND Company’s, THE NEW STORES, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON (opposite railway station). A large assortment of Rich Dress Fabrics, chiefly Lustres, Silk Mixed Mohairs, Orient Cloths, Satin Cloths, Grenadines, Galateas, Pompadours, Mus lins, and Prints. Newest designs in Hats, Bonnets, Cos tumes, Capelets, Fischua, jackets, Ac. A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF Fkbnch Flowers, Ostrich Feathers, Ribbons, Scarves, Gloves, Ties in the New Tints. The La Figure and other new shapes in Corsets. GREAT BARGAINS in Underclothing, Baby Linen, Cambric Handkerchiefs and Shirts. MILLINERY AND DRESSMAKING By Competent Artistes. Hosiery, Calicoes, Sheeting, Towels, Druggets, and Tweeds, To reduce heavy stock will be sold REGARDLESS OF COST PRICE. CLOTHING DEPARTMENT Well fitted up with everything suitable for everybody. TAILORING IN AIL ITS BRANCHES BY EFFI CIENT HANDS. Orders promptly and correctly attended to. Boy’s, Youth’s, and Men’s Straw, Leg horn, Tuscan, Rush, Tweed, and Cloth Hats and Helmets. A Lot of Good Tuscans at Is fid each. A Lot of Good Felts at Is 9d each. BOOTS AND SHOES Beat Imported and Colonial Makes at the MOST REASONABLE PRICES. GROCERY, CROCKERY, AND HARD WARE DEPARTMENTS. Well fitted up. NEW SEASONS’ TEAS. Splendid quality, not to be surpassed for prices. SUGARS—Brown, Soft, White, Yarra villa, Crushed Loaf, and Chopped. Christinas Fruits, Currants, _ Raisins, Almonds, Nuts, Jams, Tart Fruits, &c. PRIME HAMS and OLD CHEESE with every necessary and luxury. WANTED 5000 DOZEN OF EGGS. T. R. HODDER AND COMPANY, MERCHANT STOREKEEPERS. Agent* fop The Norwich Union Fire Insurance Society. General Merchants. GREAT AND EXTRAORDINARY SUCCESS OF THU GREAT BANKRUPT SALE AT ORR AND CO.’S BANKRUPT STOCKS AMOUNTING TO OS. 2D. The Cheap Sale will be con tinued trow day t day up to January i su when we expect to have all the Bankrupt Stocks j purchased by us cleared out, j I 8. 11. io 4 i io! A 8321 12 2 £ Hooper, Aitken '( n and Co.’s Stock \ D 04.5 J. H. Pass and i Co.’s Stock ( We are now selling the above Stocks at Less than Half Price, to effect a complete clearance. SEE PRICE LIST. DRAPERY DEPARTMENT. Prints at 4UI, sd, .and 6d per yard. Brown Holland, 7d, Bd, and 9d per yard. Dressed do., 9d and lOd per yard. Printed Muslins, (id and 7d per yard. Black Alapaca, 8d to Is per yard. Coloured Alapaca, 6d to Is 4d per yard. Mixed Cords, 8d to Is per yard. 10 doz Ladies’ Straw Hats, Is each. G doz Lads’ do., Is 3d to la 9d each. Trimmed Hats in groat variety, 3s 6d to 7s Gel. Paris Trimmed Bonnets and Hats iii great variety. Ladies’ Stockings at Gd, Bd, to Is Cd. per pair. Ladies’ Ballriggau Hose, Is 3d to 2s Gd. Children’s Socks at 2J to Gd per pair. Ilorrock’s Calico half price Cotton Ticking at Gd and Bd. Linen Ticking at Sd to Is. Best Wincey, at Gd to Is. CLOTHING DEPARTMENT. Boy’s Suits at 9s Oil to 2os. Gent’s Suits at 40a, 47s Gd, to GOs. Gent’s Trousers at 8s Gd to 14s Gd. Gent’s Hats at 3s (id, 4s CJ, 5s 9d, to 7s 7d. Boy’s Straw Hats, Is each. BOOTS. 1 case Children’s Boots, slightly knocked about. Is Gd per pair. Children’s Elastic Sides, 2s Cd, 3s, and 3s Gd. Children’s Lace-up, 2s 3d to 4s Cd. Ladies’ Best Kidd Boots at 7s Gd to 10s Gd. Gent’s Boots at 8s Gd to IGs Gd. CARPETS. China Matting at 8d to Is. Cocoanut Matting at Is 9d to 2s Gd. Felt Carpet, 2s, 2s Gd, and 3s Gd. Kidder Carpet at 2s Cd, 3s, and 3s Cd. Tapestry in great variety at 3a. Brussels at 2s Gd under regular prices. DRESSMAKING under the superin tendence of a most experienced dress maker. All orders executed on the shortest possible notice. Charges very moderate. COME AT ONCE AND SECURE : BARGAINS. ORR AND CO., IMPORTERS, ASHBURTCN AND RAKAIA. 174 General Merchants. MUST BE SOLD, TO MAKE ROOM FOR COMING SHIPMENTS. NOVELTIES! NOVELTIES! NOVELTIES! o WE ARE NOW OPENING OUR SPRING and SUMMER DRAPERY ■jj < u as p £ D O x The Newest Prints, from GUI per yd. The Newest Brilliants, ‘Fast Colors ’ Fashionable Navy Blue Prints, choice patterns. Angira Cloth, the Latest Novelty Best Quality Only in French Merinos Brown Hollands Dressed ~ Striped ~ Check Muslins Pique’s ~ Marcella ~ Crochet Antimacassars, from 2TI Beautiful Lace Curtains, large variety Muslin Long Curtains ~ ~ Muslin and Lace Short Window Blinds, large variety Grey and White Sheetings, all widths Felt Carpets, spendid patterns Cocoa Mattings, in lyd., l]yd., and l|yd. widths. Leather Cloths and Table Baizes Velvet Pile Table Covers Window Hollands, all widths Flannels and Table Damasks HoiTockses well-known Long Cloths Grey Calicoes White and Colored Quilts All Wool Plaids, the very best Hosiery, Corsets, Silk Scarfs, Braids, in great variety Dress Buttons, Crochet Cotton (in reels and skeins) Brooks’ 500-yd Reels Cotton, best for machine use j Baldwin's Fingering Yarns 1 Patou A Sons’ Alloa ~ I Cotton and Union Sheetings I Blankets, in great vaiiety i Floor Cloths, choice patterns i Cocoa Mats, various sizes. jrilHE Above Goods are imported Direct from the Manufacturers and will be sold remarkably CHEAP, in order to make room for coming shipments. OUR OUTFITTING DEPARTMENT IS NOW REPLETE WITH THE MOST FASHIONABLE AND SERVICEABLE GOODS. cj f Boys’ Knickerbocker and Tunic Suits Boys’ and Youths’ Tweed Galatea Suits ~ Hats, in large variety Trousers and Vests Moleskin Trousers I ~ ~ Crimean Shirts I Collars, Braces, Ties, [ Etc., Etc., Etc. I Men’s Tweed Galatea Sac and Paget Suits i ~ Waterproof Coats j ~ Blouses and Overalls (Patented), American Duck | Shi ids, Scarves, Collars [Socks and Half-Hose of every description, Ac., Ac. SUPERIOR BOOTS AND SHOES, OF COLONIAL MANUFACTURE. SHEAR I N G. SHEA R I N G. SHEARING. We are now prepared for the coming season with a LARGE and WELL SELECTED STOCK of SHEEPSHEARS, including WARD AND PAYNE’S No. 1)8 and 79, and numerous other Brands. WASHITA, ARKANSAS, HINDOSTAN, and TURKEY STONES. STOVER AND SON S RAW AND BOILED OILS. RADDLE, LAMPBLACK, INK POWDER, Ac., Ac. CALCUTTA WOOLPACKS—FULL WEIGHTS. IMPLEMENTS, Etc. TO FARMERS WK CAN ESPECIALLY OFFER, AT REDUCED PRICES : Hornsby’s Ploughs, 11., H.H., R. 8., and R.C., and extras for same Reid and Grey's" Double and Treble Furrow Ploughs, and extras for same Drays, 21, 2s, and 3 axles Zigzag and Flexible Chain Harrows Cambridge and Plain Field Rollers Broadcast and Hand Sowing Machines Best Ironbark 2,3, and 4-horse Swingle Trees Cheese Presses. Bentall’s Chaff-Cutters and Corn-Crushers, all sizes Corrugated Iron, from G to 9 feet, best brands Ryland’s Best Fencing Wire, No. G to 11 Fencing Material, Consisting of Staples, Stakes, Posts, Rails, and Wire Strainers. ALSO A VERY LARGE STOCK OF Douglas’ and Goulds’ American Pumps, Force Pumps, and Piping (1R 11. and 2), and Farm and Station Stores of all kinds. WE HAVE ALWAYS ON HAND A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF SADDLES, SHAFT, LEADING, AND PLOUGH HARNESS HORSE-CLOTHS IN EVERY VARIETY. WE ARE NOW TAKING ORDERS FOR REAPERS AND BINDERS FOR THE COMING SEASON. ;o IRONMONGERY DEPARTMENT. W r e beg to call special attention to the above, and have determined (to meet the present depressed times) to reduce prices to the lowest remunerative rates To parties furnishing we can offer advantages seldom met with, having just received a large and well-selected stuck of household requisites, comprising Single and Double English and French Iron Bedsteads, Fenders, Fireirons, Coal Vases, Scuttles, Fountains, Boilers, Kettles, Saucepans, Stew and Preserving Pans, all sizes ; Electro-plated, Nickel Silver, Britannia Metal, and Tinware, of all descriptions. To builders and contractors we offer special inducements, having a very heavy stock of Leamington Patent Ranges (2ft Gin to 4ft Gm); Cindrella, Queens, Victoria, Vesper,'“and Kaiser Stoves, Register Grates, Carpenters’ Rim, Mortice, and Plate Hocks, and general builders’ ironmongery. ( We have also on hand an extensive stock of painters’, glaziers’ and paperhangers’ materials, consisting of Red and White Lead, Paints, and Colors, of all kinds ; Raw and Boiled Linseed Oils, Turpentine, Varnishes, Brushes, Window Glass, of all kinds; Putty, Paperhangings, etc., ate. Carpenters and joiners would do well to call and inspect our stock of Tools. We are now landing a shipment of American Goods, containing a great variety of Tools and Yankee Notions. A large stock of Rod, Bar, and Sheet Iron, also a large and good stock of Blacksmiths and Farriers tools on hand. o GROCERY DEPARTMENT. THE ABOVE DEPARTMENT IS NOW WELL STOCKED WITH New Seaosn’s Teas, in Half-Chests and Boxes Superior Mauritius Sugars, white and brown crystals and Counters Venus Twist and Black Swan Tobacco Currants, Elfeme Raisins, Sultanas, Muscatell Raisins (new fruit) Jordan and Shell Almonds. Bottled Fruit, Figs, Essences, etc., etc. A Large Stock of English and Colonial Lollies, and a full assortment of Pink’s, Morton’s, and Crosse and Blackwell’s Pickles, Jams. Jellies, Sauces, Potted and Preserved Meats, etc., etc. o CHINA AND GLASSWARE, Wo invite inspection of this Department in Particular, as we have just unpacked twenty-three crates of General Crockery and eight casks of Glassware, consisting of Sets of Cut and Pressed Decanters; Water-Grafts; Tumblers ; Wine, Custard, and Jelly Glasses. INSPECT OUR STOCK BEFORE PURCHASING ELSEWHERE. FRIEDLAJSTDER BROS. $ Agents Colonial Fire Insurance Company. General Merchants. ORR AND CO., ASHBURTON AND RAKAIA. BANKRUPT ESTATE OF i j HOOPER, AITKEN & Co. I I £3,345 10s. id ORR AND Co., j_£AVING Purchased the Whole of the above Stock from the Trustees, will offer it for SALE on SATURDAY, At the Premises Lately occupied by J. H. PASS AND Co. THE GOODS ARE ALL QUITE NEW AND IN SPLENDID CONDI TION, AND WILL BE SOLD AT Dess Than Half Price FOR CASH. COME AT ONCE, AND Secure Bargains COME EARLY, ON SATURDAY, ‘OT ORR AND CO. IMPORTERS, ASHBURTON AND RAKAIA Business Notices. TINWALD. gHEARER AND GALLOWAY, MILLWRIGHTS, AGRICULTURAL AND GENERAL IMPLEMENT MAKERS, Great South Road, Tinwald, Beg to thank the public generally for their very liberal support during the past twelve months, and to announce that they have now every facility for carrying on their business in all its branches to the entire satisfaction of customers, as a trial will prove. COACH BUI LDING. Orders received for making or repairing all kinds of conveyances by thoroughly practical workmen, and none but the best materials used. AGRICULTURAL Implements of all kinds made or re paired. Also, Com’>ines, Engines, Help ers and Binders, Chalicutters, Bruisers, Ac. BUILDING. Estimates given for all kinds of Build ing and general carpentering. Cocksfoot Grass Seed Threshing Ma chines, for hand or foot, made to order, great saving of labor. SHBARER AND GALLOWAY, Tinwald. Kit* —villa OtONCERTINAS, German A ccordiana, Vi, dins, etc Concertinas, 20 keys, from 10'ij. H. M. JONES, Stationer. The Stud. TUOnOTJGH BRED ENTIRE COLT Of the TRAoroKH Blood. To Travel this Season the ASLBURTON AND WAKANUI Districts, See fiUe: e Advertisements for Particulars S. H. FOWLER & CO„ Proprietors, 504a—20 Winslow STUD NOTICE. THOROUGHBRED HORSE, T R I B U N E, By Traducer, dam Azucenn, Will travel the Ashburton District as usual. rpHE Apply, Groom in charge 21 3) 1870. TO STAND THIS SEASON. THOROUGHBRED STALLION YOUNG TRADUCER. YOUNG TRADUCER, by Traducer, dam Kasper’s dam, imported. See “ Stud Book.” Young Traducer was bred by W. C. Webb, Esq., at Riccarton. He is a rich dark brown, standing 16 hands high, with immense bone and substance, and for make and shape has been pronounced by the best judges as hard to beat anywhere. I Young Traducer is rising 5 years. Terms: | £5 sb. per mare, payable Ist January, 1880 ; groomage fees 55., payable on first service. Also, the Grey Entire Pony, SYDNEY, Will travel, with the entire horse Young Traducer, the district of Ashburton during the season. Good paddocks 2s. per week. Every care taken, but no responsibility. ROBERT LITTLE, 39 Proprietor. THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, Price Twopence, CAN be obtained from the following Agents, who will receive orders >- ■ Intending Subscribers will please fill up forms, which can be obtained from any of the above Agents. They will also oblige by stating on the back of the order to which agent they pay their subscriptions. WEEKS AND DIXON, Printers and Publishers. WASTE PAPER for Sale, 3d. perlh. at the Herald Office. Apply e arly. QSQ

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6 THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN Thursday, November 13, *879. Printed and published by Horace JOHN Weeks and Charles Dixon, at their Printing Office, East Street, Ashburor, Thursday, November 13,. 1879. Business Notices. ' B L I G H’S CANTERBURY RESTAURANT, Papanui Hoad, near Post Office, Christchurch. M E A I. S AT ALL HOURS OF THE DAY. Board ami Lodging, 175., 18s., £1 a week. BEDS & MEALS—Is. Each. 452 CHERTSEY. A. R. MARKHAM (Next Montgomery’s, Chertsey), GENERAL STOREKEEPER, HAVING taken over the store of Messrs. Orr and Co., and increased the stock, is prepared to supply first-class articles in Grocery, Drapery, Ironmongery. Agent for THE ASHBURTON HERALD. 423 Medicinal. S TEEDMAN S SOOTHING FOR POWDERS CHILDREN CUTTING TEETH. CAUTICN TO PURCHASERS. The value of this well-known Family Medi cine has been largely tested in all parts of the world, and by all grades of society, for upwards of FIFTY YEARb. Its well-earned exten sive sale has induced SPURIOUS IMITA TIONS, some of which in OUTWARD APPEARANCE so closely resemble the ori ginal as to have deceived many purchasers. The proprietor therefore feels it due to the public to give a special caution against the use of SUCH IMITATIONS. Purchasers are therefore requested carefully to observe the four following distinctive characteristics, without which none are genuine:— . . T mt,t Ist—ln every case the words JOHN STEEDMAN, CHEMIST, WALWORTH, SURREY, are engraved on the Government Stamp affixed to each packet. . 2nd—Each Single Powder has directions for the dose, and the words, JOHN STEEDMAN, Chemist, Walworih, Surrey, printed thereon. 3rd—The name, Stcedman, is always spelt with two EE’s. 4 th—The manufacture is earned on solely at Walworth, Surrey. , ■ Sold in Packets by all Chemists and Medi cine Vendors. Sold by Kempthorne, Prosser and Co., Auckland. 49° HEALTH FOR ALL. HOLLOWAY’S PILLS AND OINTMENT TTEE PILLS Purify Inc 1.100 1, correct all dLord ra of the Liver, Stomach, Kidneys and Rowels, and are invaluable in all conn plaints mci/eii'al 10 Females. r 01D IMENT 13 the only reliabls remedy for Sad L g«, Old Wounda. Sores, and Ulcers. For Bronchiris, Diphtheria, Cousin, Ci ids, Gout, llli uuutism, and all Skin Di .oases it has no equal. Sold \ij the Proprietor, Thomau Hollowat, 533, Oxford Street, Loi don, and by all .dsdicme Vendors throughout the World. GRATEFUL —COMFORTIN' G. y-p ppS’S BREAKFAST COCOA. "“By a thorough knowledge of the natural laws which govern the operations of digestion and nutrition, and by a careful application o I ffie fine properties of well selected cocoa, Mr. Epps has provided our breakfast tables with a delicately-flavoured beverage which may save us many heavy doctors’ bills. It is by tue judi cious use of such articles of diet, that a constitu tion may be gradually built up until Strong enough to resist, every tendency to disease. Hundreds of subtle maladies are floating around ns, ready to attack wherever there is a weak point We may escape many a fata ’shall by keeping ourselves well fortified with pare bleed and a properly nourished frame. - The Cm, Service Gazette. , SOU) ONLY IN PACKETS LABELLED JAMES EPPS AND CO Homoepathic Chemists, London, KEATING’S COUGH LOZENGES. COUGHS, ASTHMA, BRONCHITIS, ACCUMULATION OF PHLEGM. Composed of the purest articles. These Lozenges contain no opium nor any deleterious drug, ' therefore the imst delicate can take them with perfect confidence. Their beneficial effect is speedy and certain. This old unfail ing family remedy is daily recommended by the most eminent physicians. In use nearly 60 years. MEDICAL TESTIMONY. ■ 22, Cold Harbour Lane, London, July 25th, 1877. Sir, —Your Lozenges arc excellent, and their beneficial effect most reliable. I strongly recommend them in cases of vough and asthma. You are at liberty te state this as my opinion, ormed from many years’ experience. J. Bringloe, M.K.C.S.L., L.S.A., L.M. Mr, T. Resting, Indian Medical Service. Dear S.R, — Having tried your Lozenges in India 1 have much pleasure in testifying to their beneficial effects in cases of Incipient Consumption, Asthma and Bronchial Affec tions. 1 have prescribed them largely with the best results. ’ W. B. G , Apothecary, H.M.S. Keating’s Cough Lozenges are sold by all Chimists, in tins of various sizes, each having the words “ Keating’s- Cough Lozenges 5 ’ engraven on the Government stamp. 637 KEATING'S WORM TABLETS, IPURELY VEGETABLE SWEETMEAT, >dth in appearance and taste, furnishing a most lereeable method of administering the only ■ertain remedy for INTESTINAL or DHREAD WORMS. It is a perfectly safe md mild preparation, and is especially adapted or i-biiflienf-- Sold in tins by all chemists. Proprietor, THOS. KEATING, London, ■ ‘ ‘- I p&rf Chmist<tn4 J>ru^Ut. Public Notices. JUST ARRIVED— SECOND SHIPMENT or gTATIONERY, STATIONERY, DIRECT FROM THE MANUFACTORY. Now Opening Up, To Meet the Requirements of the County of Ashburton, WEEKS AND DIXON. Are now Importing, direct from the makers, Every description of Commercial, Law, and General Stationery, which they are in a position to supply, wholesale or at prices that will compare favorably with any house in the Colony. The Goods now being opened up include a Choice Assortment of Plain and Fancy Note Papers and Envelopes, and some very superior kinds. 10 OASES STATIONERY 10 2 BALES PAPER Full particulars in Printed Lists. 2 Commercial and Law Stationary Notepapera in great variety Envelopes of the newest styles Inkstands and Bottles Pena and Penholders Pencils and Pencilcasea Account and Pocket Books, Etc. Wholesale and Retail. WEEKS AND DIXON, Saunders’ Buiuhnos, East Street ASHBURTON, Useful Information. NEW ZEALAND STAMP DUTIES. Affidavit or Declaration ... ... o 2 6 Agreements, where the value is of £2O or upwards. ... ... o I o Ditto, deed, ios. counterpart Annual License, Joint Stock Com pany, on every £IOO of nomi nal capital ... ... ... o I O Appointments, of power over pro perty ... ... ... o jo o Bill of Exchange, on demand ... o o 6 Ditto, ditto, inland, not on demand, for every .£SO or part thereof ... o I o Billot Lading, or receipt, or copy... o i o Certificate of Incorporation •••5 ° ° Cheque or dra t for any sum ... o O ) Conveyance for every £ SO, or part thereof .. . . ...050 Deed of Settlement, fot every or part thereof ... ... o 5 o Deeds not otherwise charged ... O JO O Lease, without premium, for every or part thereof annual rent ... ... ... o 2 o Ditto, with premium, with or with out rent, or with premium an annual rent of £2O or more, same rate as Conveyances, on the premium and rent : Coun teipart of Lease ... ... O 2 6 Policy of Insurance, Marine, lor every or part there of... ... ... ... o 1 o Ditto, not exceeding six months for every £ioo, is. ;12 months ... o 2 o Power of Attorney ... ... o 10 o Promissory Notes on demand ... O o I Ditto, other than to bearer, on de mand, not exceeding £25, 6d ; not exceeding £ko, is; and for every additional or part ... ... ... o 1 o Receipt for £2, 01 upwards ... O O I Transfer of Shares, where purchase money does not exceed £2O, is ; 2s 6d ; £IOO, ss; exceed ing .if loo I° r every £SO or part thereof ... ... ... o 2 6 Transfer of station or Run, (except as a mortgage) for every ,£IOO of value ... ... ... o 10 o MOONLIGHT EVENINGS. The Moon at 3 days old shines till about 8 o’clock. The Moon at 6 days old shines till about half-past 10 o’clock. The Moon at 8 days old shines till nearly I o’clock in the morning. The Moon at 12 days old shines from sun down till about 4 in the morning. The Moon at 15 days old is full, and shines all night. The Moon at 18 days old rises about 9 p.m. and shines till morning. The Moon at 21 days old rises about 11 p.m. and shines till morning. The Moon at 24 days old rises about 2 a.m. and shines till morning. The Moon at 27 days old rises about 4 a.m. and shines till sunrise. THE HOUSEWIFE’S TABLE, The following is a very valuable housewife’s table, by which persons not having scales and weights at hand may readily measure the article wanted to form any recipe without the trouble of weighing, allowance to be made for an extraordinary dryness or moisture of the ar ticle weighed or measured : Wheat flour, 1 pound is I quart. Indira meal, 1 pound 2 ounces are 1 quart. Butter, when soft, I pound is I quart. Loaf sugar, broken, I pound is I quart. White sugar, powdered, I pound I ounce aie 1 quart. Ten eggs are 1 pound. Flour, 4 pecks are 1 bushel. Sixteen large tablespoonsful are 1 pint. Eight large teaspoonsful are 1 gill. Four large teaspoonsful are % gill. Two gills are % pint. Two pints aie I quart. Four quarts are I gallon. A common sized tumbler holds pint. A common sized wine glass k % a gill. A tea-cup is 1 gilL A large wine-glass is I gill. Forty drops are equal to I teaspoonful. Four teaspoonfuls are equal to 1 tablespoon ful. REGISTRATION OF BIRTHS, MAR RIAGES, AND DEATHS. Births.—Parents and all other persons pre sent at a birth, are liable under the Act for Registration under penalty of £10; failing, the occupier of house in which such birth took place is liable. Births are registered free up to sixty-two days, day of birth and of registra tion, both inclusive; afterwards up to six months, on payment of Ss. penalty, and after declaration as to truth of particulars being duly made ; and beyond six months only after conviction before a Magistrate, and on pro duction of certificate of conviction signed by Magistrate or Clerk to Bench, and within one month of such conviction. There are other provisions as to registration of children found exposed, and registration of names within one year of birth. Marriages.—Marriages must be' solem nized with open doors, between eight in the morning and four in the afternoon, in the presence, of two or more witnesses. Persons objecting to -be married by a clergyman, can be married in a Registrar’s office by a Registrar. Persons desirous of being married must give notice to the Registrar of the district, and take out a Marriage Certificate; but before doing ! so, must have resided in the district three clear days immediately proceeding the application for certificate. The fees are for Notice and Certificate, £l 2s 6d ; Marriage by Registrar, £1 ; and 2s 6d for Copy of Marriage Registrar. Persons wishing to be married out of the dis trict in which they live, can only do so by residing in the district in which they wish to be married for three clear days, and obtaining certificate from the Registrar of that district. And persons living in different districts must either both reside for three clear days in the same district, or else obtain two Certificates, viz:—one from the Registrar of each of the districts in which they reside. Any person making false affirmation, declaration, or repie sentation before a Registrar, is guilty of mis demeanour. Deaths.—-The occupier of house in which death occurs, and all persons present at a death, are liable for the registration within thirty-one days; and failing these, the Undertaker or person so acting, under penalty of £10; but any of the persons liable may depute, in writing, some person acquainted with par ticulars required to attend and register; and the person registering MUST in all cases take to the Registrar the Doctor’s Certificate of Death. In all cases of burial, the Undertaker or person so acting, must return to the Registrar within seven days, the Burial Cer tificate, duly signed by Undertaker and officiating Minister, or two householders pre sent at such burial. Undertakers not return ing such Burial Certificates within seven days are liable to a penalty of : and Clergymen officiating and not signing Burial Certificates are also liable to a penalty of Any person not attending to register, after notice from Registrar is duly given, is liable to a penalty of .£2O There are various other provisions defining powers and duties of Registrar, and imposing penalties for neglect in complying with various provisions ff the Act. Useful Information. VACCINATION. By an Act of the General Assembly of New Zealand, it is made compulsory upon every parent to take his child, within six months of its birth, to the Medical Officer appointed by Government for the district, or to some i pin! I Red Medical Praciitioncr, to have the ch ! I vaccin ated, and on the eighth day following to take the child back again for inspection. For breach of this law a fine not exceeding 40s. may be recovered before any Bench of Magis trates. If the child be properly vaccinated, the Medical Officer or Practitioner is to give a certificate of the fact. If the child be not sus ceptible, or unfit to endure the process, another certificate is to be given, which will clear the patents of the consequences. Children, al though vaccinated, whose vaccination certifi cates are not forwarded to the Registrar of the district are still liable to a fine of 40s. Inno culation with the virus of small pox is a crime punishable by a penalty of £lO, The word “ parent ” means father, mother, or other per son having the care, nurture, or custody of the child. SLAUGHT ER-HOUSE LICENSES. “The Slaughter-House Act, 1877,” pro vides that “no license shall be issued in res pect of any slaughter-house situated within half a mile from the outer boundary of any borough, unless such slaughter-house has been erected, or was in course of erection for that purpose immediately before the Ist December, 1577. If such slaughter-house is within theabove described limit, application for the license must be made to the Council of the nearest Borough. If a slaughter-house is within any County, ex cept as aforesaid, the application must be made to the Council of such county. No license, fnot being the renewal of a previously existing license, shall be issued to any person, unless public notice shall have been given by the applicant for the same, once in each week for one month, immediately preceding the time when such application is to be heard.” MAGISTRATE’S COURT FEES. Table of Fees to be taken in respect of Proceedings under “The Resi dent Magistrates’ Act, 1867,” by Bailiffs. Service of summons or subpoena, or order or copy of notice of set-off, if within 2 miles of the Court House, 3s ; for every extra mile, one way, is ; bailiffs fee upon execution of any warrant, or going to view tenement, upon each view, 4s; executing any warrant, or going to view tenement beyond 2 miles from the Court House, for every extra mile, one way, is ; poundage on sum levied or received under distress, is ; for keeping possession, per diem, any sum not exceeding 8s ; auctioneer’s commission on sale of goods taken in execu tion, 5 per cent.; advertising sale, the actual cost; poundage on sum for which the body is taken in execution, is. Table of Fees to be tvken in respect of Proceedings under “The Resi dent Magistrates’ Act, 1867,” by the Resident Magistrates, Justices of the Peace, or their Clerks. .o o 2 C, o o P. s. s, s. s. s. Filing plaint, including pliant note, if any ... ...12458 Filing notice of set- off, accord ing to amount claimed ... t 2346 Hearing... ... ... 3 4 6 812 Payment of money into Court before judgment, according to amount paid in ... id. in the £ or committal, except in cases hereinafter ex pressly provided for, 6d in the £. For every summons for commitment under section of “The Resident Magistrate’s Act, 1868,” 3d in the £ on the amount of the original demand then remaining due. For every hearing of the matters mentioned in such summons for commitment, 6d in the £ on the amount last aforesaid. For issuing every warrant of apprehension under the Bth section of “ The Resident Magistrate’s Art, 1865,” 3d in the £ on the amount last aforesaid. For issuing every warrant of committal under the 9th section of “ The Resident Magistrate’s Act, 1868,” 6d in the £ on the amount last afore said. For every bail-bond under section seventeen of “The Resident Magistrates’ Act, 1868”; for any sum not exceeding —£s. Ditto not exceeding£so—7s 6d. Ditto not exceed ing ,£lO0 —10s. For every hearing and order under sections 18 and 19 of “ The Resident Magistrates’ Act, 1868,”; for any sum not exceeding £$ — 4s ; n>t exceeding £lO -53 ; not exceeding — Bs ; not exceeding I2s; not exceeding £ioj—2o^. For any process or proceeding issued or taken under the twentieth section of “ The Resident Magistrates’ Act, 1868,” the same fees as payable in respect of the like proceed ings under “The District Courts Act.” Commercial Stationery. JUST ARRIVED. A CHOICE ASSORTMENT OF Commercial AND Household STATIONERY. •o- THE Largest and Finest Lot ever opened up in Ashburton, AND Equal to any exhibited in the Colony. WEEKS & DIXON, Printers, Publishers, and COMMERCIAL, LAW, AND General Stationers, Guardian Office, EAST STREET ASHBURTON. Medicinal. Testimonials. Tuam Street, Christchurch, April 28, 1879. To Professor Guscott. Sir, — I have been troubled with Liver Complain tliese last six years, many limes not being able to Attend to work. 1 have tried everything in the shape of patent medicines. I have been an outdoor patient in the Hospi tal ; 1 got at times temporary relief. I could not sleep on my left side; 1 kept rolling about backwards and forwards in bed. When I got up in the morning, 1 would rather be in bed but work I had to attend to. When I had eaten a light meal I found it always lodged in my stomach. Always costive, a great palpi tation, pains across the chest, more particu larly under the left breast, always a violent pain between the shoulders, felt just the same as if any one was pouring water down my back, feet always cold. Happened to get one of your bills when you came to St. Asaph street, which explained to me the symptoms I was laboring under. When I applied to you, you told me all my symptoms, and guaranteed me a perfect cure, which, I am happy to say, you have done through your herbal treatment. I should recommend those troubled with Liver Complaint ta place themselves under your treatment. 1 am, Sir, Truly thankful, William Manson. Colombo Street, April 21, 1879. To Professor Guscott. Sir, I have been troubled with Dysentery for the last three months, so much so that I was perfectly exhausted, the linings of my iniestines feel ;d away in flakes. I tried every remedy tnul 1 could hear of, but to no purpose. Hearing that you were in Christchurch, and seeing the many wonderful cures, was induced to place myself under your treatment, and I am happy to say in one week I am free from the diarrhoea, and gaining strength from your herbal treatment. I am, yours respectfully, Ellen Brown. I give you this testimonial for the benefit o others, as I know there are a great many others suffering from the same complaint in Christchurch. Borough Hotel, Manchester Street, Christchurch, April 21, 1879. To Professor GuscqU. Sir,- -I have been troubled with Sciataca and Rheumatism since the commencement cf the West Coast diggings in 1864, where I had to leave through medical advice, and went to Melbourne, and thence to Sydney, and then I thought I would try the tropical climate of Queensland, and only found temporary relief. I came to Christchnrch, and tried doctors of the best medical repute, and got no better. Thinking that it was useless to go any further I gave up all hopes of being restored ; I could scarcely walk, and staying at an old friend’s, he advised me to consult you, and I am happy to say I am in as perfect health as I was in 1864, when I crossed the ranges of the West Coast, and was only ten days under your treatment. John O’Brien. To Professor Guscott Sir, —Having been troubled with asthma for the last seven years, on several occasions I have been propped up in bed, and many times I had to get up and walk to get a breath of air, and had become so bad that I was not able to attend to my business ; in Let, I had become a burden to myself and the people with whom I was stopping. When I came to you you told me all my symptoms, which gave me confidence to place myself under your treatment, and, being a believer in herbs, and seeing the large assortment in your establishment, and also the references from other sufferers the same as myself, in looking back to the time of my sufiering so long, and spending so much money without receiving any benefit from the treat ment until I applied to you.—l remain, yours ever thankful, Donald Smith. Great King-street, Dunedin, May 30, To Professor Guscott. Sir, —I have to inform you that I am able to return home after your treatment of 4 weeks’ duration, having been troubled with dropsy this last 4 years. 1 have been tapped twice ; I have been under the doctors in Oamaru, and also in Dunedin, and never received any bene fit from their treatment. When my sister called on you last April you told her if I would come to St. Kilda and stop with her you would treat me for a fortnight free of charge, and after that time, if I were no better, you would require no payment; but lam happy to inform you that I feel as well as ever I felt, and free or dropsy, and can eat and sleep well. I trust that your days nay be long in Dunedin. You may be assured that I will speak of the cure you have effected in me on my return home, as' I leave my ristei to-morrow.—l remrin yours ever grateful, Mrs. Isabella Fraser. St. Kilda, June 10, 1878. Manchester Street, Christchurch, April 29th, 1879. To Professor Guscott, Sir, —I have been troubled with Neuralgia for a length of time, and have suffered the most excruciating pains; tried everything that I could hear of, I then saw your testimonials in the papers, and the “ Star.” I was advised to give you a trial, but I have this to say that I am perfectly free from pain. I can eat and sleep well, and am not disturbed at nights or meal times as I have been for a length of time. I have told several the pain I suffered, and the wonderful relief I have had, and I would ad vise anyone troubled with Neuralgia to apply >o you, as they can depend on a perfect cure. Yours ever grateful, If. B. Williams, Tuam street, Christchurch. To Professor Guscott, Sir, —Having for the last four years suffered from bad eyes, being totally blind in one, and from using a solution of nitrate of silver as a lotion, which had penetrated my whole system, causing me the most acute pains, which, added to rheumatism, prevented my sleeping at night, and rendered my life absolutely burdensome to me, I have consulted and been treated by doc tors in different parts of Canterbury, as also in the Christchurch Hospital, but without obtain ing the slightest relief. Determined to leave no stone unturned while the smajlest chance remained of an abatement of my sufferings, I applied to you immediately I heard of your arrival, and the cure which you have effected would seem to many incredible, but as I am still here a living prosf of the success of your treatment, as can only be testified by hundreds in Christchurch, who knowing what I was like for so long up to a week ago, look with astonishment at the change which you have wrought. 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