POST OFFICE NOTICES.

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.. cl lily. 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 Gcra'dine, at 10.20 a.m, daily. For Temuka. Tiinaru, anil South at 10.20 a.m and 3 p.m daily. For Grcenslreet, Ashburton Forks, Mount Somers, anil 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. Sydney J. Dick, Chief Postmaster.

A travelling Post Office having been estab lished on the Southern line of railway, letters bearing a late fee of 2tl. may be posted at any station in the mail carriage attached to the expre=strain, and they will be included in the mails made up in transit for offices on the main line and branches. UNCLATME3 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. Mulcahy, Pat Smith, John (brickmaker) Walsh, Roger Wetherill, Sirs G. H. "Welherill, Miss .VI. E. Woodley, Charles W. St. G. Douglas, Postmaster. On the first da; J each month a list is ex nibited 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. NOTICE. NEW POSTAL REGULATION. Letters posted within the colony having the ames 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.

The Ashburton Guardian. COUNTY AGRICULTURAL & SPORTING RECORDER. THURSDAY. NOVEMBER 20, 1879.

The Mayoralty.— The fun is not to begin in connection with the Mayoralty election till Monday night, when Mr. Ivess announces his intention of address ing the electors, Mr. Friedlander follow ing on Tuesday. The latter’s committee are advertised to meet on Saturday night at the shop opposite Power’s hotel, made use of during the last contest as Mr. Wright’s committee rooms.

•" Hau,, niaUs - 'for Europe, &c., via Brindisi q.nd Southampton, for specially addressed cor respondence only, will close at the Ash burton Post Office on Friday next at 10.20, a.m., and will be despatched per express train to catch the Arawata at the Bluff. •

The Telegraph. —Up to a late hour this morning the wires were “ blocked,” and no telegrams reached us. We have reason to admire our excellent telegraphic system, and its usefulness at a time so full of importance to all interested in the colony’s financial position.

A Show Joke. —Scene : the Cattle Show. Enter to the sheep pens a well fed man—not on the catalogue—in a very excited state. A temporary newspaper engagement weighed upon his soul. Enter also to the pens a subdued, but important looking steward. Excited amateur ink slinger—“ Never saw such a thing in my life bungle! bungle from top to bottom. Never saw such a thing in ray life ; never, never !” Subdued steward— “ Just what I thought the first time I saw you. bungle !” Amateur looks like an infuriated bullock. The Hydes “Gems.” The second performance by Mr. J. P. Hydes’ com pany was given last night to as crowded a house as they enjoyed on Tuesday even ing, the night of the Cattle Show. “ Who Speaks First 1 ” was the first item on the programme, and Miss Madge Herrick sus tained the title role in such an able manner as to fairly carry away the audience, while Mr. Hydes in his favorite part of the reconciling brother, provoked peals of laughter. Mr. and Mrs. Wilkin son played the parts of “ Smart” and “ Potter” most effectively. Mr. Alexander also played well. The second part con sisted of a duet by Misses Lizzie Morgan and Amy Johns which was re-demanded. The same ladies sang several solos, and Miss Johns gave one of those step-dances which have made her famous. Mr Hydes then presented Mr Nolan, the jockey of Lara, winner of the Cup in yesterday’s racing, with a handsome whip, at the same time making a humorous speech that convulsed his hearers. The farce of “My Turn Next ” followed, in which Mr Hydes created extreme amusement by his pour trayal of Taraxicum Twitters. Miss Lizzie Morgan looked charming as the supposed designing widow of numberless tints, and Mr Wilkin son and his clever wife were effective as Tim Bolus and the housekeeper. The company appear to-night in an equally attractive programme, in which some minstrel business will be introduced, and the performance will wind up with a race ball.

The Races. Yesterday’s racing, although 'slightly spoilt by the showers which fell .at intervals, was of a first-class character, the finishes in all of them being very close ; and although in some cases the fields were not large, no one was heard to complain of the quality of the sport. As the opinions of the spectators were at variance in some of the events, they will have an opportunity of again judging of the horses to-day, as several of the com petitors meet on somewhat different terms. It is understood that a private trotting match will be a feature in tht day’s racing. Our report of yesterday’s sport appears in another column, and those who care to invest their half-crowns, can obtain the straight tip from our sporting columns. Our last tips came so near the mark that we think our present ones are worth fol-. lowing up. Accident. —A trap accident was one of the first incidents at the races yesterday. Dr. Ross and Mr Shury were the occu pants of the first named gentleman’s buggy, and while on their way to the course they collided with a two horse express, which does duty in dispensing gingerbeer and such like harmless liquids in the district. As the gingerbeer cart’s horses had no breeching on, nor had the wagon itself a brake, the driver had no power of checking his steeds. When the two vehicles met at Thompson’s corner, the lighter and u eaker four-wheeler was bound to come to grief. The doctor narrowly escaped making a patient of him self, while the banker, although a New South Wales man, was compelled for once to make a deposit on a New Zealand “bank.” The buggy had an axle broken, but the damage was not so great as might have been expected from the nature of the accident.

Judging Produce.— lf our reporter were asked what he considered would be the most arduous duty he could be called upon to perform he would without the least hesitation say, “Judging butter.” He went to Christchurch and saw no end of bucolic ladies driving thumbs and fingers into the lacteal product, and pro nouncing opinions favorable and otherwise on the various exhibits, some being des cribed as “ bee-yutiful,” and more as “ muck ; ” and the judges were criticised by the gentle sex as not fit to enter a dairy. Even at Tinwald show the butter judges had to be subjected to some severe remarks by dairy maids who are no doubt better up in making the article than pronouncing on its market value. Usually speaking, at shows there are two classes of exhibits —first, butter with no salt, and second, “ powdered” butter ; that is, with a little salt in it. Such is usually sold in shops. The distinction was not made at our local show, and an exhibit which our reporter, and many more with him, con sidered first class, was passed over be cause it was shown “fresh” according to the instructions in the catalogue, whilst the prize exhibits were “ powdered,” and consequently more palatable. No doubt this and a few other slight errors in the management of the show will be put right next year.

TELEGRAPHIC.

BRITISH & FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE. ( Reuter's Telegrams.) London, Nov. 15. The homeward English mail via Brindisi was delivered to-day. The P. and 0. Company pay 4 (or 5?) per cent, for the half-year, London, Nov. 17. The orders given to Admiral Hornby to proceed eastward have been counter manded. Berlin, Nov. IG. The Czarewitch arrived here to- day, tn route to Vienna. Constantinople, Nov. 17 The Sultan has accepted the responsi bility, and Ministers have ratified a scheme of reform in European and Asiatic Turkey.

‘ fjONDOH, KO¥. General Roberts has discovered docu. menrs in Gabul proving thafcjhe Russian Government at St. lave had responsible agents intriguing directly against England for the last six years. The “ Golos ” is assured that the Porte has authorised a power adverse to English naval supremacy in Turkish waters to send men-of-war to the Sea of Marmora. (Ai;e Special.) London, Nov. 16. The panic on the Stock Exchange ex tended to the Paris and Vienna Bourses, but M, Waddington declares that he ap ■ prehends no serious difficulty in overcom ing the misunderstanding with Germany, which necessitated the.,, strengthening the defences on the Belgian frontier, and the panic has subsided. . , : In addressing a political meeting j Lora Rosebery denounced, the Government as. unworthy of confidence. •*■ -

Musurus Pasha represents that there: is a difficulty in effecting Asiatic reforms owing to the financial embarrassment of; the Porte. ' ' '

The Porte issued circulars inviting Turkish bondholders to appoint delegates to examine the finances of Turkey.. London, Ndv. 17.

Lord Salisbury denies the Duke of Argyle’s statement, made at Leeds," respecting the causes which prompted the Government policy in the settlement of the Cabul and Eastern difficulties.

AUSTRALIAN.

(Special. ) Melbourne, Nov. 18. , The Melbourne Intercolonial Juvenile Industrial Exhibition opens on Dec. 23. Upwards of 5,300 entries have been re-’ ceived.

(Reuter's Telegram.) Sydney, Nov. 17. The forty-eight hours’ walking contest was won by Edwards. He walked 153 miles. At a crowded meeting of Roman Catho lics, resolutions were adopted condemning the Education Bill. Arrived—Rotoraahana.

Seven bushrangers yesterday stuck up Wontabadgery Hoteland station, taking arms, ammunition, money, and horses. Four police from Wagga Wagga, who were despatched in pursuit, encountered : >

the bushrangers, lost, their horses, and were compelled to retreat. Nobody was wounded. The Clarendon mail -vas also stuck up. A strong body of police are in pursuit of the marauders.'

Later. ■■■,( ~Tjj : A telegram from Gundagai, to-night | states that a desperate encounter toot place between the police and thebush*;. rangers. Two of- the latter were shot dead, one was wounded, two surrendered,, and one escaped. One of the constable^. was seriously wounded in the affray. ‘ V Sydney, Nov; 18. ’ The Natabagory bushrangers bailed-up ”' overthirtypersons. Moonlight and Nesbitt were amongst the gang. The former wias’ the leader. He was captured uninjured. Three civilians going to assist the Police fell into an ambuscade, and ■ were given five minutes to prepare for death. > The ( Police arriving, a desperate -fight, ensued, P* Later.

The bushranger captured was found con- ■ cealed in a house close to the scene of the - ■> encounter. The constable wounded yes terday is in a critical state. The Wontabagery bushrangers have been identified as Victorians. Five youths, under the leadership of Captain Moonlight, intended to rob the Gundagai bank. , ,

Brisbane, Nov. 18.

Two hundred blacks attacked seven Cliinamen fishing, north of Cooktown, spearing one. . Cookiown, Nov. 18. Arrived—Ocean.

INTERPROVINCIAL.

Auckland, Nov. 18. A man named De Fritus, who left the Barrier Island in an open boat, is missing. He is believed to be drowned. , ' * j ' Mr Peacock was re-elected Mayor, therd $ being no opposition.. . The Taiaroa sailed at noon with/the;, southern English mails. . , , Macey Quintal, solicitor, was brought up on a charge of forgery, in connection with a bill of sale. The case lasted a|l day, and was adjourned to Friday, ‘accused ■' being released on his own bail of £2OO. , The Sunday School Union Industrial; Exhibition was formally opened to-day by Mr. J. C. Firth, President. ‘ V

William Wade, driving on thb One hunga road, encountered . Chiarini’s Circus Troupe. The strange sight of tird , zebras frightened the horse, which cap- ‘ sized the buggy, and the wheel passed over Wade!s shoulder-blade, He iptends bringing an action against the Circus Com ply- Auckland, Nov. 19. At a meeting of the Working Men's Political Association re Major Atkinson's Chinese Immigration Bill, a was carried in favor of a tax of £9S per ' - head, •to be carried to consolidated revenue. Merchants have cleared out of tea and'- 1 sugar several months’ supply in anticipa* tion of the new duty, but only an ordinary supply of spirits and tobacco. McLean and Co. haye shipped the shorty horn prize bull, Duke-of Newcastle, and another, per I?ealandia, for the Sydney' show.

A meeting of Orangemen in the PpbtM- •• * tant Hall has been held to arrange for the reception of Father Ohiniquy.

Ghahamstown, Nov. 'l7. Mr L. Ehrenfried, brewer, was.tbe only person nominated for Mayor,' and ft* was declared elected.

By an accident in-the Albnrnia Mine, this morning, a man named Ensor was badly injured in the chest while blasting. Ghahamstown, Nov. 19.

Fifteen hundredweight'o'f good sped mens of stone have been obtained from the Albnrnia mine last night, having; % splendid show. ' Shares have advanced to £4 14s, and theie has been great excite* ment. Since the gold was first obtained things have brightened up wonderfully here. One gentleman cleared £IOOO huit week, dealing in Album ia stocks. Wellington, Nov. 18.

At the inquest on the body of the man Tames Taylor, who shot himself yester day, the verdict was that he committed suicide while in a state of insanity. The receipts at Wellington Custonu)

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THE MANWATU



New Advertisements. THE Undersigned has the following Properties TO LET, with a purchas ing 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. THOMAS BULLOCK 453 203 197 137 67 50 137 THE WHEATSHEAF HOTEL, Wheatstone. Q H. WILLCOCKS, the Proprietor of the*above fine Hotel, can now offer Acora modation which cannot be surpassed in any house in Canterbury, arid 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. Q. H; WILLCOCKS, Proprietor, 138 Wheatsheaf Hotel. O.LC. THE VICTORIAN LIVERY AND BAIT STABLES ARE OPENED, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON, Next St. Stephen’s Church. S. STEEL to announce to the public that II he has taken the above Stables (l»te Bell’s Western Repository), which We Been thoroughly renovated, and can now afford extensive accommodation for farmers and travellers. Good attendance guaranteed, and mode -1,. • rate charges. ! |J|«! ,i u" sj. , -a • Saddle Horses and carnages on hire. 11. c. ASTE PAPER for Sale, 3d. peril), at the Herald Office, Apply early, 5W



* ■ New* 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 oe spared to give satisfaction. MISS II ODD E R 0 Dressmaker, Moore street. 109—651 a TINWALD. O HEARER 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 fer 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 BUTCHERS, BAKERS, GENERAL STOREKEEPERS, GRAIN AND SEED MERCHANTS, NORTON FARM, SEAFIELD. JONES AND CO., Norton Farm, Sea field, return thanks to their patrons for the hearty support accorded to them since Norton Farm was opened as a Butchery, Bakery, and General *Store, and solicit a continuance of past favors, assuring customers that their interest will always have first consideration at the hands of the advertisers. Jones and Co. beg to inform their friends and the public in the Seafield and neighboring districts, that their Bread, Meat, and Store Carts travel the following routes on the days given below : Seafield to Kyle, and Acton—Wednes days. Seafield to AVakanui Homestead, Waka nui School, and Creek, back by Christie’s Road — Thrsdays. Seafield to North Seafield, Charing Cross, Dundas, Cambridge, returning by Pioneer Road— Fridays. In view of the Harvest, orders for at tendance of the Cart may be left at the Store, Norton Farm, Seafield ; Wakanui School, with Mr. Ginney; with Mr. Lambie, at Kyle j and with Mr Brown, Clontarf blacksmith. JONES AND CO., NORTON FARM, Sbabield. Butchers, Bakers, General Store keepers, Grain and seed Merchants. AGENTS FOR THE ASHBURTON HERALD AND GUARDIAN. 679 a PRINCE ALBERT PRIVATE HOTEL r£|HE 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, 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 fob Ladies. 163—82 a



-:.. .' „_jfow Adveytißeifig&ta, FOR f&LE. SECOND - HAND REAPERS AND BINDERS —by tylcCormick, Wood, and Osborne, in good working order, and VERY CHEAP. Apply, POYNTZ & CO, GB3a-195 Ashburton. TO PRINTERS. MACHINE FOR SALE. 171011 SALE, at an early date, — JJ 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 stearapower. Can be seen and all par ticulars obtained at our office. WEEKS & DIXON. Ashburton, October 14, 1879. 565 a FOR SALE. A FEW TONS Really Prime-eating POTATOES. Apply— -191 JOHN GRIGG, Longbeach. TO LET. SIX-ROOMED COTTAGE near A the North Town Belt, Apply, 176 SAUNDERS BROS. POYNTZ AND CO. FARMS FOR SALE. ON EASY TERMS OF PAYMENT. MESSRS POYNTZ & Co. have the following properties for sale ; Acres, near Ashburton ~ at Rangitata ~ ~ Hinds ~ ~ Chertsey Kyle ~ Seafield ~ Wakanui Creek ~ Ashburton Forks JJ ” ~ Longbeach 150 350 400 236 500 250 1100 400 600 243 40 56 148 122 143 jy jj j? 200 ;j JJ JJ 673 „ .. „ Also, Several eligible Town Properties in Ashburton, Tinwald. Rakaia, and Wins ow, both for sale and to let. Apply, POYNTZ AND CO. L 97 Ashburton. Subscriptions received in aid of Mr Joseph Hyde and family of sight children, burned out by the fire on Saturday night, Nov. 15th. Further sub scriptions will be received at the office of iliis paper. riedlander Bros, wand Co. hos. Bullock ... . Ivess • Grigg aunders Bros. ... hos. Quill i. W. Shearman . Shearman reeks and Dixon . Furness . R. Hodder ... 7. Tait I. Cookson 7. St. G. Douglas t. Spillane Whito . ASHBURTON CQUNTY GOUNCII Builders desirous of tendi TNG-for the erection of FENCH and OUTBUILDINGS, &c., on Rese 769, Baring Square," Ashburton, are quested to send in sealed tenders, duly dorsed, and addressed to the Architi on or before Noon on TUESDAY, 25th November. The Drawing and Specification may seen at the Architect’s Office. J. STANLEY BRUCE, C.E 684a-196 MOUNT SOMERS ROAD BOAR NOTICE TO RATEPAYERS. ALL OUTSTANDING RATES maining UNPAID after the S December next will be SUED for with further notice. Rates payable at the Road Board Off Mount Somers. By order, JAMES FRASER, 199 Clerk MOUNT SOMERS ROAD BOAR THE NEXT MEETING of the ab Board will be held at the R Board Office on Monday, the Ist Dec. noon. JAMES FRASER, 200 Clerk MOUNT SOMERS ROAD BOARI TO CONTRACTORS. ALL CONTRACTORS whose c tracts are BEHIND TIME hereby notified that if the work be IS FINISHED within one month from date, the penalties as provided in specifications under which the contr were let, will be strictly ENFORCED. By order, JAMES FRASER, Clerl November 16th, 1879. MOUNT SOMERS ROAD BOAR] TENDERS are invited for the uni mentioned works : No. 30.—Keeping all the shingle re in Repair, from Boyer’s strean F orth Ashburton, at per chain, 12 months. No. 31.—Keeping the North Ashbui Ford in Repair for 12 months. No. 32.—Shingling Road from Am crossing to M’Clymont’sfence, at one mile. Specifications to be seen at Ho Hotel, or at the Road Board Office. Tenders to be sent in not later t noon on MONDAY, Ist December. JAMES FRASER, 202 Clerl UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOA] -VrOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN ■ l\ this Board at its next meeting tends to STRIKE a RATE of fid in £on all the rateable property in the trict. By order, ROBT. D. PULLAR, 179 Clerl UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOAJ fTIENDERS are invited for the follow