MAIL NOTICES.

TVTnilg close at the Ashburton Post Office, as follows : For Christchurch and North at 5.30 a. m. 10 a.m., and 5 p.m., daily. - For Chertsey Rakaia, &c., at 10 a.m,, and 5 p. m. daily. ■ ' For Dunedin, Tinwald, Winslow, Hinds, Coldstream, Rangitata, Orari, Winchester, and Geraldine, at 10 a.m. daily. For Temuka, at 6 a.m. and 10 a.m., daily. For Timaru and South, at 6 a.m., 10 a,m., and 4.20 p.m., daily. For : • Greenstreet, Ashburton Forks, Mount Somers,' and .Ashburton Gorge, on Tuesdays and Fridays, at 10.30 a m. For Ashton, Watcrton, and Longbeach, at 4.30 p.m. daily. For Wakanui, Elgin, and Seafield, on Tuesdays and Fridays, at 6 am. Malls arrive at the Ashburton Post Office — From Christchurch and Rakaia at 10.25 mm., 4.35 p.m., and 7.50 p.m. From Chertsey, &c. at .10,25 a.m. daily. From Dunedin and intermediate places at 5.35 p.m. daily. Fr»m Temuka and Timaru at 10.15 a.m. 5.35 p.m., and 8.15 p.m. daily. From Greenstreet, Ashburton Forks, Mount Somers, and Ashburton Gorge on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 3'p.m. ! From Ashton, Waterton, and Long beach at 10 a.m. daily. From Wakanui, Elgin, and Seafield on Tuesdays and Fridays at 2.30 p. m. W. St. G. Douglas, Postmaster.

AUCTION SALES.

To-Day. Davies and Winter, at South Rakaia— -250 cords of Bluagum Saplings. Sale at 2 o’clock. Friday, October 15. Matson, Cox, and Co., at their new Premises, West Street —Valuable Land Sale, Horses, Waggons, Harness, &c. Sale at 12 o’clock.

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The Ashburton Guardian, COUNTY AGRICULTURAL & SPORTING RECORDER TUESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1880.

During the quarter that closed with September there was a very satisfactory increase in the revenue of the colony, and one that betokens a steadily, if not rapidly, returning prosperity. It is quite possible that the Colonial Treasurer put his estimate of the pro bable income for the year, at a lower figure than even the depressed times war ranted, and took altogether too gloomy a view of the future, not being far sighted enough to see that an improve ment was near at' hand. At all events his estimate appears to have been con siderably under what has already been realised, and it is satisfactory to learn that the revenue is showing a very healthy upward inclination. The Wel lington Evening Post , with the actual figures before it, goesinto calculations'on the subject, and finds that on Customs alone there is a clear surplus over the estimated income for the part of the financial year already gone It is also well satisfied that the improve ment is not a spurt but a permanent advance. Stamps fell off last quarter, but this quarter have made up arrears and left a surplus, while a proportionate increase is manifest in all the colony’s other departments of revenue, with the single exception of railways. *At the beginning of the quarter there was a deficit looked for on railways of some £ 200,000, but this department has picked up so healthily that not more leeway is expected for the whole year than £ 35,000, This again will be made good by savings and re ductions, rumors of which, and of a sweeping character, are heard on every side,' and we are told that numerous officers at present drawing high salaries have received notice, such notice to take effect from the Ist proximo. Amongst these are the two Commis sioners, whose places will be filled by Mr. W. N. Blair, while other officers of high position will have to take their retiring allowance. It is not pleasant, of course, to have to part with men who have done good work for the colony in their time, but it is just as unpleasant to have to pay salaries that cannot be afforded, and the public are assured that the cutting down of expense now being practised is imperative. It is a course that is at present being followed in every department of the Civil Service, from the sweeper of the Court-house, whose monthly ss. has been reduced to 4s. 6d., to the Railway Commissioner, whose magnificent salary has been re duced to nil. While these reductions are being made to bring expenditure down to the level with income, it is satisfactory to learn that a general im provement is taking place in the whole revenues of the colony, and that there is every probability that Major Atkinson will meet the House with a nice nest egg over his calculations.

The Gas Company. The general meeting of shareholders in the Ashburton Gas Company lapsed last night for want of a quorum. Street Lighting. —The Gas Company announced to the Borough Council yester day that they had reduced their charges on gas 10 per cent. In connection with this Mr. St. Hill suggested that a further saving to the town could be made by re fraining from lighting tho streets during the four months of short summer nights. He further suggested that the darker places of the outskirts might be lit with kerosene, and pointed out the unfairness of tho more frequented streets being let with a blaze of light while the back settlement people had not even their darkness made visible. Ihe matter was referred to a Committee. Fairfield Estate. —lt is rumored that another portion of this excellent estate is shortly to come into the market, when, doubtless, should the sale come off, prices eqially satisfactory to those obtained before will be realised. It will be remem bered that some (300 acres of the estate were sold by Messrs Matson and Co. on a previous occasion, when prices ranging from L 4 10s. per acre to L 35 were ob tained, only two acres, however, fetching over the latter sum. Since the sale many of the lots disposed : of have changed hands at greatly increased rates, and ip one case a largo section, that was bought at auction for L 5 10s. per acre, has been sold at no less than Ll 4 per acre. Fair field estate is within very easy reach of Ashburton, and would make most admirable villa.and cottage sites. Most people have a very erroneous notion about the land in that quarter. Part of it is no doubt acknowledged to h§ somewhat inferior, . but it is quite gooff .enough for building purposes, while the greater portion of the estate is much better land than most people are aware of, and it is only now that its value is being found out, and as a consequence, wo are beginning to hear of numerous inquiries being made about the sections available for purchase in that locality.

The Wheel of Life.— During the month of September Mr. Ward registered 31 births in the district, 6 deaths, and 2 marriages.

Music Teaching. —Mr. Maclachlau, teacher of the Wakanui School, announces his preparedness to undertake the tuition of piano or harmonium pupils. The want of a music master has been long felt in the Wakanui district.

Ashburton Appeal.— ln Banco on Friday Judge Johnston continued the appeal cases, amongst which was that of Little v. Bradshaw, Mr. O’Reilly for t!ie respondent, and Mr. Harper for the ap pellant (Little). The appeal was from the Resident Magistrate’s Court, at Ashbur ton, where the present appellant had sued respondent for LlO, the balance of an order on him given by an employee named Fisher ; and had been nonsuited on the ground that the order was in the nature of a bill of exchange, and had not been accepted by the respondent. His Honor pointed out that the facts did not disclose that the respondent owed Fisher LlO. The document was really a bill of exchange, and must he accepted in writing. His Honor dismissed the appeal.

The Cricket Club. —The Ashburton Cricket Club opened the season on Satur day with a scratch match between sides picked by the captain and vice-captain. Very fair form was shown for the com mencement of the season, but owing to the bumpy state of the ground, and the, rustiness consequent on the winter’s want of practice it would be unfair to criticise the performances of the players. The match was plaj r ed in a paddock kindly lent by Mr. Hay T. Smith, and a fairish pitch was found, the match resulting in favor of the Captain’s side. We must congratulate the club on the greater energy shown this year by its members, auguring we think a successful season. The first “ foreign ” match takes place next Saturday at Mount Somers, and for the trial of skill a toler able team has been picked, made up of the following grit :—Denshire, Wix, Eyton, Westenra, Mainwaring, Hodder, Rooks, Andrews (Captain) Shiny, Curtis, Eagle, Baldwin, Marsh, and Price. The team will practice during the week on the Domain Ground, and any of them who are unable to play in the match are requested to intimate so to the Secretary as soon as possible, so that their places may be sup plied. The team will start from Shear man’s hotel at five o’clock sharp.

Confirmation Service. —His Lordship the Primate held a confirmation service on Sunday morning in St. Stephen’s Church. Early Communion was cele brated by the Primate at half past eight, assisted by Rev. A. W. Hands, and there was a goodly number of parishioners pre sent. The ordinary morning service began at half past eleven as usual, and after morning prayers, Mr. George Jameson received bis formal appointment, as lay reader from the Bishop. After this cere mony sixteen candidates for confirmation were admitted, the service being very im pressive. His Lordship delivered a most excellent and eloquent discourse, bearing suitably upon the particular service of the day, and containing many warnings to the young, and full of excellent advice. The hymns sun and 271, “ Ancient and Modern ” —were very apt to the oc casion. In the evening His Lordship preached from the text—“ Thou art a spirit and they who worship Thee must worship Thee in spirit and in truth. ” The discourse was listened to with marked at tention by a large congregation ; indeed, at both services every available seat was occupied, including about 150 temporary ones that had been supplied by Messrs. G. H. St. Hill and A. H. Shury. The even ing hymns were “ Ancient and Modern” 257, 210, and 31, the “ Evening Hymn ” being sung during the collection of the offortory. The evening voluntaries were “ Holy, Holy, Holy,” from Spohr’s “Last Judgment,” and “ How beautiful arc the messengers that preach the Gospel of Peace,” from Mendelssohn’s “ St. Paul,” and were admirably played by the organist. The psalms and canticles were chanted very smoothly by the choir.

A Tattersall’s Club is being formed in Auckland.

Unearthed. — We Icara from New Plymouth, that tho remains of a female skeleton have been found in a gravel pit near Ngaire, on the Normanby railway.

Burnham Reformatory. —Mr. S. G. Maddison, late of the Old Men’s Home, has at last been gazetted master of the Burnham School, his appointment dating from the Ist May.

Land Revenue. —The land revenue for Dunedin for the September quarter was L 12,234 9s. 9d., as sheep assessment. This is exclusive of L12,8G0 annual ren tals from runs.

The Murder by the Fijian.— -An entertainment for the benefit of the woman whose husband was murdered by J os, the Fijian, at Auckland last week, is to be given in tho Auckland Theatre Royal.

Grateful. —For services rendered in connection with the recent outbreak of pleuro-pneumonia, Mr. Fantliam, who was active in its suppression, has received a testimonial, contributed to by 1,120 sub scribers.

The Soup Kitchen. —At a meeting of the Benevolent Association, Christchurch, held yesterday, it was resolved to close the soup kitchen, but the Association will most once a week to receive reports of urgent cases of destitution.

Supreme Court.— -The criminal ses sions of the Supreme Court commenced yesterday at Christchurch. There arc fifteen cases of an ordinary character to be dealt with. Francis Hydes, for larceny from a dwelling, got two years.

The “Echo” Libel Cask.-YRie libel case Izett, editor of the Star, v. proprietors of the Christchurch Echo has been com promised by the latter publishing a state ment that tho paragraph containing the alleged libel was not intended to apply to Izett.

A Deputation. —A deputation of rail way employees interviewed the Hon. E, Richardson, at Christchurch, yester day, requesting his assistance respecting the wages paid in the Christchurch work shops, which, it was asserted, are consider ably lower than what are paid in the Dunedin workshops for the same work. Great dissatisfaction exists on the subject.

Rather Pointed. —“I believe in a personal devil,” said Mr. Moody, at a revival meeting held in a remote Western City. “ That’t true—that’s true ; you're right there stranger,” said an old farmer, rising from his seat in his earnestness. Whereupon a calm-faced, placid-looking woman rose from the other end of the new, took him by the ear, and slowly led rim out, and the assembly knew then for the first time that the old man’s mind was filled with domestic thoughts instead of flip hereafter.

Gold Digging in Scotland. --The Glasgow Herald says {—There is a prospect of operations being resumed at the Kil donan gold diggings, Sutherlandshir.e. A German gentleman is at present testing the gold-producing properties of quartz taken from several points in the strath. The results are reported to be very prqmisjprr. The process to be adopted for separating iljp gold from the quartz is said to he quite new, being the principal agents employee}. Per spur Jong resident in Australia state that they .ate struck with the resemblance of the geo logical features of Kildonan strath to to those of the Australian goldfields.

Tree Planting Experiment. —When in Japan, Mr. Tiften, of Napier, on behalf of the New Zealand Government, pur chased 50 hardy orange trees, 100 persi mons, 200 assorted kiaki, 50 pear-shaped plums, 1,000 very large kind of chestnut, 200 bamboos. He also obtained a number of fruit trees with which to experiment in his own garden. All the trees will be shipped in December next, widely is the proper season in Japan. An , Eventual Trip,. —The following events, wo learn from the Melbourne Age, occurred on board the Tararua bn her late trip from New Zealand to Melbourne, one' of which, unfortunately, was of a fatal character :—A steerage passenger who embarked at Dunedin was missed on Tuesday morning, the 14th, and though every search was made, and the whole of the passengers mustered, no trace of him could be found. From documents found in his pocketbook his name proved to be Michael Carr, lately a resident of South hridge, Canterbury. He was last seen by a fellow passenger in his bunk at 10 o’clock on Monday idght, but was not missed until 6 next morning. Carr had been suffering from neuralgia. It can only be surmised that the deceased, went on deck during the night and was precipi tated overboard, as a heavy sea was run ning at the time, and a hard gale was blowing from the south, causing the ship to roll heavily. During'the time ho was on board he appeared to be a steady re spectable man, but rather reticent. A noticeable event also was one .which ter minated very happily—viz., a marriage. A gentleman, who by accident was carried on from Port Chalmers, gained the affec tions of a young lady,- who, with her parents, were passengers en route to Eng land. Such was the devoted attachment of the young couple that a special license was obtained at the Bluff, where they were married, the young lady returning with her husband to Dunedin.

TELEGRAPHIC.

LATEST FROM EUROPE.

(Per Renter's Agency. ) London, Sept. 29. News has been received from the Cape that tho Basutoa again attacked ■ the station at Mohales, but were repulsed by the Cape Mounted Rifles. A relieving force has arrived in Basutoland from Natal. Consols are unchanged at 97f. ; New Zealand securities remain as at last quota tions. ' ■ ’ The total reserve of notes and bullion in the Bank of England is L 16,250,000, being half a million-less than last week. Adelaide arid New Zealand wheat have advanced sixpence per quarter, and to day’s quotations are—Adelaide, ex ware house, 465. 6d. ; New Zealand, ex ship, 425. Gel. Adelaide flour, ex warehouse, is quoted at 325. Gd. London, Oct. 1.

Further advices to hand state that the Albanians are mustering in strong force at Dulcigno. H. M. S. transport Hecla has taken tor pedoes and boats to the island of Corfu. One thousand pounds reward has been offered for the discovery of the murderers of Yiscoririt Mountmorres, who was shot dead in his carriage at Donburn a few days ago. The report received yesterday that the Albanians had set fire to Dulcigno is now proved to have been devoid of foundation. Latest news to hand from the combined fleet is that Admiral Seymour has decided to leave Ragusa on Monday, and proceed south to the Gulf of Gafctaro, which is deemed a safer place of anchorage. Nothing definite has yet been decided as to when the fleet will proceed to Dulcigno.

At the Cabinet Council held yesterday, Earl Granville, Foreign Secretary, in formed his colleagues that lie had had an interview with Musurius Pasha, the Turkish Ambassador, regarding the diffi culties between Turkey and the Great Powers, and he (Lord Granville) was able to state that the Porte is receding from the position it had taken up, and was now endeavoring to dissuade the Albanians from offering resistance to the cession of Dulcigno to Montenegro. Constantinople, Sept. 30.

The Ambassadors of the Great Powers have signed a protocol, declaring the solidarity of their Governments in regard to the strict execution of the Treaty of Berlin, and repudiating the idea that they have any desire in the direction of terri torial aggrandisement. , Constantinople, Oct. 1.

The Porte to-day has addressed a re quest to the Powers, through their Am bassadors, asking that it may be allowed to delaj' until Monday, when it promised that definite steps should be taken to bring about a solution of the Montenegro difficulty. Rome, Oct. 2.

General Garibaldi has gone to Genoa, in connection with the arrest and im prisonment of his son-in-law, Signor Canigio. ■ - New York, Oct. 1.

There' .is considerable excitement throughout America over the approaching Presidential Election, and speeches are being delivered by the prominent leaders of both parties. Both General Grant and Mr. Evarts (Secretary of State) have de livered speeches in favor of the candidates of their respective parties,

AUSTRALIAN

{Per Renta's Agency.) Melbourne. Oct. 1

Arrived—Te Anau, from the Bluff. The Legislative Council last night re jected payment to its own members, but passed the clauses of the Bill providing for payment to members of the Assembly, A further animated debate took place in the Assembly last night regarding the recent dismissals from the public service. Tho Totalisator Bill was read a third time, and Parliament adjourned to Octo ber 19th, when the Budget will be pre sented.

Melbourne, Opt, 2,

Many more officers of the Lands Depart ment have received notice that their ser vices will be no longer required. Melbourne, Oct. 4.

The P, and O. .Company’s Hydaspes, with the inward Suez mail ; and Money Wigram’s steamship Somersetshire have arrived here.

Tho Aye states that an intrigue is op foot to oust tho Berry Government after the recess, and Sir John O’Shaunessy and Mr. Murray Smith are combining with that object.

Sydney, Oct. I,

Arrived —Albion, from New Zealand. Hennessy’s brandy, case, 355. 3d. to 355. 6d.; bulk, quarters, 10s. 6d. to 10s. 9d. . New Zealand wheat, 45.; New Zealand oats. Is. 9d. to 25.; maize, 2s.!'to' 2s. 3d. The Revenue of New South Wales for last quarter amounted to L 1,224,000, being an increase of L 197,000 compared with last year. Satisfactory increases are shown in nearly all sources of revenue. Adelaide, Oct. 4. The Orient Company’s steamship Acon cagua has arrived from Plymouth, The Sopth Australian revenue for last quartet amounted to L 496,000, being an increase of L 87,009 as compared with last year.

INTERPROYINOIAL.

Per Press Association. Auckland, Oct. 2. The Star reporter was excluded, from jib® theatre by Mr. Lingard for giving an unfavorable notice of “ H.M. Pinafore ” in the Star last night. ■ Ipp narrates tho cipcuffistanc.es, and''ridicules the J>?99.f§4-

ings. He says:—“lt p>hujes this office under the dreadful necessity of paj'ing two or three shillings whenever wo deem the proceedings at the theatre worth re porting for the information of our readers, and relieves our reporters from the boredom of listening night after night— in order to oblige the Company—ftp any wretched representation Mr,- Lingard may chose to present.” He adds—“ If Mr. Lingard puts before the public performances that will not stand the light of day, or which provoke unfavorable criticism,- the conse quences must be on his own head, and not on that of a critic who refuses to distort facts for the purpose of misleading the public. This is unhappily the case with * H.M. Pinafore.’ On Lingard’s, own admission more than one member of the Company ought never to have been per mitted to open in the comic opera, and the public verdict would probably be the same of the entire combination.” Mr. Luscombe Searell, Lingard’s agent, replies in to-day’s Herald, in an ungrammatical tirade, that it was not because of the notice of Pinafore the reporter was ex cluded, but because it compared Mrs. Lingard unfavorably to one of the minor parts.

Auckland, Oct. 4. A little child was decoyed away and stripped of its clothes in the suburbs this morning ; supposed to be the act of some drunken woman.

Arrived—N.Z.S. Company’s ship Wai kato, 90 days from London to land. On the 15th of August spoke the Waitangi, boundto Lyttelton. She brings eighteen saloon passengers, second, twenty-two ; steei’age, fifty-six. Ovalu, schooner, from Roratonga. On the night of July 25th, a severe gale was experienced in Raratonga harbor.' The Ovalu and Agnes Donald both anchored there during the night. They came ■ together several times, and considerable damage was caused to the Agnes Donald. The Ovalu lost her largo boat in attempting to get a hawser on shore.

A subscription is being raised for Mrs. Rees, widow of the man murdered by the Fijian. A meeting was held on Saturday to form a Seamen’s Union. Thirty attended, and it was decided to start one the same as at Fort Chalmers. Sixteen paid sub scriptions. Twenty-six employees on the Auckland railways have mutually agreed to leave the service and proceed to the Cape unless their wishes regarding the adjustment of wages are complied with. The Supreme Court criminal sessions opened this morning. Judge Richmond, in his charge, commented on the small ness of the calendar, but there were some heavy charges. The crime of murder by a New Hebrides nafive occupied the fore ground. The murderer was an utter stranger to his victim. The cause seemed to be an outburst of ferocity. It was rarely that a New Zealand settler was brought up charged with such a crime. The prisoners charged with this offence were generally of a foreign or inferior race—seamen and other visitors. Com menting on the growth of larrikinism, he supposed one principal cause was that boys -were too early apprenticed, and the de mand for labor was so great that they ob tained high wages. There was also less home restraint than in England. In church and school the teachers’ powers fail to reach them, and the only effectual moans was to bring them under the penal code. He and other judges had resorted to this, but there was a dread risk in intro ducing boys to associates who would destroy their chances of refonnntiou. The subject raised points in morals, public policy, and religion which that was not the proper place to discuss. At the Supreme Court criminal session George Wm, King, for selling arms to natives, was sentenced to one day’s im prisonment. The Judge thought the prisoner, being a new arrival, did not know the law respecting the sale of arms. At the inquest to-day on th® young man named Murphy, who was removed from the police station to the hospital on Satur day, a verdict was returned that death resulted from a fall from a cab through a collision with another vehicle. The jury were of opinion, that no blame was to be attached to the police, and they thought that it was not advisable to bring in a rider to this effect. No accusation had been made against the police. The out-put of coal at the Kawakawa mines for September was 5,090 tons. At the football match, New Zealand v. the World, Cook, of the World team, received a kick in the ribs which knocked him down and he had to be helped off the field. Henderson, the captain of the New Zealand team received a gash over hia eye which was an inch and a half in length. The schooner Edith brings news from Samoa to the 4th September. Sir Arthur Gordon has issued a proclamation pro hibiting Walter J. Hunt from being within the Samoan Islands for two years, on the ground that his presence is danger ous to tho peace and good order of the Western Pacific Island. The proclama tion was issued on the depositions of a number of persons, Featiierston, Oct. 2. ■

Stanley Nicholas has died through the injuries received at the Rimutaka accident, making two of this family killed Wellington, Oct. 2. A man named John Andrews, better known as Joe Murphy, cabman, met with bis death to-day under rather peculiar circumstances. It appears that he was driving home about two this morning when his vehicle struck another cart, arid the shock precipitated him from his seat to the ground. He was picked up and placed in his own vehicle. A constable made his appearance, and there being no apparent injuries deceased was taken into custody on the charge of drunkenness. Andrew's was placed in a coll and given blankets to sleep on. He was visited by the sergeant several times during the early hours of the morning and made no complaint of having sustained any injuries. At nine o’clock he was again visited, and appeared to be asleep but breathing heavily. He was ex amined by the sergeant and found to bo in an unconscious state. Medical assis tance was sought, and Andrews was con veyed tp the hospital. He, however, never regained consciousness, and expired at noon. The cause of death was concus sion of the brain An inquest will be hold and probably an investigation will also be held as to whether the police are to blame. Andrews was aged twenty-five, and leaves a wife and two children. An associate of his states that he saw the deceased at 1.30, when he was perfectly sober.

Wellington, Oct. 4. A telegram just received from the Heads states that the brigantine Hannah Broomfield is wrecked on IJncqnstant Point, half a mile inside the light-house. I f is not known yet how she went ashore, but it is believed she missed stay. She is full of water. • The vessel is owned by Messrs. Greenfield and Stewart, timber merchants. The captain is on his way to town. Insurance —South British L 1,200, of which L 350 re-insured in tho Victoria and L 350 in the National. Later. The Hannah Bloomfield was in com mand of Captain Highfield. She left Hobartown on 23rd ult., and brings a cargo of timber, palings, and a few tons of general cargo. It is believed the cargo is insured for LOGO, office not known. It is blowing a hard N. W. gale. Rewi has telegraphed to the members of Parliament here, that he knows nothing of any coal company at Mokau, and has sent a messenger to Mokau to stop any movement in that direction.

The Magistrate dismissed the charges against the two constables for alleged ill treatment of a prisoner as being only an error of judgment. He pointed out several defects in the police system, and hoped to see them, remedied without delay.

Another man who had been looked up for drunkenness last night, has been removed to the hospital with a sprained ankle. Dunedin, Oct. 2.

A. L. Beattie has been promoted to be Acting Locomotive Superintendent at Palmerston, Invercargil seption. The Herald states that Mr. Conyers demands an apology from the Cromwell Argus for an alleged libel on the railway department appearing in that paper.

The Industrial Committee wrote to the Colonial Secretary urging that Govern ment should discourage the Christchurch proposal to have an inter-colonial exhibi tion. This Committee thinks 1883 will be quite soon enough to consider the matter, when the claims of Dunedin will be urged.

Dunedin, Oct. 4. Judge Williams, in charging the Grand Jury, referred to the Kyeburu murder as follows “As to prisoner Ah Lee, the case rests almost entirely oh his own con fession. If you think the confession, so far as he acknowledges his connection with •the offence, is to be believed, you should find a true bill. The question may arise hereafter as to how far the confession is admissible as evidence at all, but with that you have nothing to do. The confession of Ah Lee is not admissible in evidence against Lee Guy. Ah Lee appears to have been examined before the Magistrate when Leo Guy was charged with the murder, but, on examination, he in effect retracted any confession he had made. I presume therefore that Ah Lee does not appear as a witness. Ah Lee’s account of the trans action, as not given in the presence of Lee Guy, is not receivable in evidence against him, and the case against Lee Guy is ac cordingly to bo considered apart from the statements made by Ah Lee. The other cases on the calendar called for no com ment. .

The Grand Jury returned true bills against James Williams for perjury, and against John Thomas, John Dutton, and Isabella Thomas for wholesale larceny at Dunedin. John Thomas pleaded guilty. The trial of the others is proceeding. Mrs. Thomas pleads that she was acting under coercion.

Dutton and Thomas being convicted on the first charge, plod guilty to nineteen others. The J edge sentenced them both to seven years penal servitude, saying he could see no difference between them. The Crown offered no evidence against the woman.

The Mount Ida Chronicle says the Chinese have subscribed LIOOO towards the defence of Ah Lee and Lee Guy ; the collectors having visited every part of Otago. The Chinese say if the accused are hung the Europeans will not in future employ Chinamen, therefore they combine to get their countrymen off. So far, they have put every obstacle in the way of the police. The body of Eirrell, who was drowned near Portobello a few weeks ago, was recovered yesterday. Holverscn’s claim at Hyde is again on good gold. Invercargill, Oct. 2. The lady principal of the Girls High School has resigned. In her letter she says— <l I have the honor to acknowledge receipt of the Chairman’s reply to a remark m my last report, relative to the dismissal of the mistress of languages, in which he informs me that the interview he had with me prior to the Board meeting, he regarded as semi-official. I dislike so much the position in which a semi-official interview places me, that 1 wish not to be placed in such a position again. I have, therefore, tendered the secretary my re signation.” The Waimea, the third ship from the Bluff with pats, is expected to be dis patched with eleven entries.

OPENING OF THE MELBOURNE EXHIBITION.

[Per Renter's Agency,) Melbourne, Oct. 1. The International Exhibition in Carlton Gardens was opened to-day, with great ceremony. The day was proclaimed a public holiday in honor of the event, and it was strictly observed as such. At an early hour the various associations and trade societies, numbering several thou sands, formed in procession and traversed the principal streets, the head halting at the Bourke and Wills Monument. The fire brigades assembled in Flinders street, and there awaited the Vice-Regal party, which left Government House at twenty minutes past ten, under aVice-Regal salute. The party comprised his Excellency the Governor the Marquis of Normanby and the Marchioness of Normanby, the Duke of Manchester, Lord Augustus snd Lady Loftus, Sir W. and Lady Jervois and the Misses Jervois, Sir W. Robinson (Go vernor of Western Australia) and Lady Robinson, Sir Francis Smith (Acting-Go vernor of Tasmania) and Lady Smith, and their respective suites. The cortege con sisted in all of twelve well-appointed carriages. The naval and military forces, consisting of 500 British and 300 foreign blue jackets, and the provincial and metropolitan Volunteers had previously assembled, the former taking a position at the south face of the exhibition, and the latter preceding the party from Govern ment House and forming in Rathbone and Nicholson , streets. The trade societies formed in double line at the intersection of Collins and Elizabeth streets, the car riages passing through the line and the trades then following the procession. The streets were lined yrith thousands of the public, and great enthusiasm was disr played. On the approach of the proces sion to the building the bands of the so cieties played the National Anthem, and when the procession hf d entered thegrounds it took up a position in the main avenue. The vice-regal party entered the south door at 11 o’clock. The president of the Commission, the Imperial Commissioners, the Ministers, the vice-presidents and members of the Executive Commission re ceived the party, and conducted them to a handsome dais erected under the central dome. The National Anthem was then sung by a quartette and chorus, and with organ accompaniment. A special inaugural composed by M. Caron, was then performed. It lasted an hour, and was a groat success. Therewerel,oooperformers, and the chorus was excellent. The ladies wore white dresses with blue sashes on the right and red sashes on the left side of the orchestra. At the conclusion of the cantata, M. Caron, the composer and leader of the orchestra, was presented to his Excellency and congratulated. ' The cantata finished, the president, the Hon. W. J. Clarke, and the vice-presidents of the commission then ascended the. dais, and the former read an address to the Governor. Lord Normanby, in reply, said that the undertaking was creditable to the Victorian Commissioners, to the Executive, and to the Parliament, and in the course of a brief address, said it was now an assured fact that the present Exhibition would rank equal to its predecessors as a satisfactory exponent of the world’s industries. . It was his pleasing duty to convey to the Govern ments of foreign countries and the colo nies his feeling of the obligation and satis faction which the opening address of the Commissioners expressed. His Excellency concluded by declaring the Exhibition opened in the name of her Majesty the Queen. The Union Jack was then hoisted above the building, ' and salutes were simultaneously fired by the men-of-war in the harbor and the batteries on shore.

“ The Hallelujah Chorus” was then sung by the choir, the machinery set in motion, and the fountains commenced to play. After the chorus was sung, the Yice-Kegal party left the dais and proceeded to the

various courts, where the representative Commissioners were presented to his Ex cellency the Governor. Meanwhile, the French, German, Austrian, Italian,' Prussian, American, and Belgian National Anthems were played by, the orchestra, and at their conclusion the march from “The Prophet” was performed;. The Yice-Regal party, on reaching the New Zealand court, were received by the Com missioners (Dr. Hector and Mr. Black wood), and the secretary (Mr. Callis). Dr. Hector presented Lord Normanby with a handsomely-bound copy of the catalogue of the New Zealand ex hibits, which was published to-day, and with a copy of the handbook con taining information regarding the products, progress, and statistics of the colony. The Court presents a pleasing and attrac tive appearance, although several details are still imperfect. The entries comprise 031 exhibits, which is greater than at the Sydney’Exhibition, while the space allotted there to New Zealand was one-half more than at Melbourne, were there are only 8,000 feet. Notwithstanding that the Court is crowded, every exhibit is dis played to the best advantage. On the return of the Yice-reaal party to the dais, the Governor despatched a telegram to the Queen, announcing the opening of the Exhibition in her name. On departing, his Excellency inspected the procession of the trades and other bodies, and then the united bands played the National Anthem, and another salute was fired on the departure of the Yice-regal party from the Exhibition grounds. The whole pro ceedings passed off with immense eclat. Most of the Courts are in a forward state, although’ many are still incomplete. The display promises to be most excellent, especially in the exhibits of the fine Arts. The proposed picnic by the Bi’itish ex hibitors fell through, as many of the leading representatives of English houses discountenanced the idea. The various English and foreign men-of-war in harbor will be illuminated tp-night.

The arrangements which were made for the opening of the Exhibition were generally excellent, and there was no hitch of any kind. The streets were thronged by crowds of people, who were very orderly. A brilliant illumination took place in the harbor at night, and the sky beirig clear there were numerous spectators. Meleourxe, Oct. 2. The attendance at the opening cere mony yesterday was 6,500, and 15,000 visited tho Exhibition during the day. The Queen has replied to his Excel lency the Marquis of Normanby’s tele gram announcing the opening of the Mel bourne International Exhibition, and wishing it every success. It is proposed to hold a grand review of both military and naval forces on November 9th, the Prince of Wales’ Birthday. ;• Melbourne,' Oct. 4. The attendance at the Exhibition on Saturday was 6,500.

THE ASHBURTON MAGISTRACY.

The following correspondence on the subject of the Resident Magistracy has been published : “ Department of Justice, Wellington, N. Z., Sept. 27, 1880. Sir, —I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of Sept. 22, enclosing copies ot memorial from the residents and rate payers in the Counties of Geraldine and Ash- Imrton, praying for a reconsideration of the decision to remove Mr. Guinness, the Resident Magistrate of the district, to another post, and in reply to state that before receiving this • memorial Government had made arrangements for a transfer of.officers from w! ich it could not now go back. These arrangements have been made in compliance with the urgent necessity which exists for retrenchment in the public service, and I trust that they will be form 1 to have been made with a due regard to the public requirements, and with as lit:le personal hard ship as was possible to the individual office:s. —1 have, &c. W. Rolleston. W. H. Zouch, Esq., Ashburton.” “Department of Justice, Wellington, N, Z., Sept. 28, ISSO. Sir, —In reference to your letter of Sept. 18, reporting on Mr. Purnell’s complaint against you, 1 have the honor, by direction of Mr. Rolleston, tor inform you that your reply will be placed 011 record, and that Government sees no reason to interfere in the matter. A copy of the reply to Mr. Purnell is enclosed. — I have, &c., R. G. Fountain, Under-Sec retary. The Resident Magistrate, Ashbur ton.”

“ Sept. 28, 18S0. Sir, —In reference to my letter of Sept. 3, on the subject of your com plaint against Mr. Guinness, Resident Magis trate, I have the honor, by direction of Mr. Rolleston, to inform you that the Government, having made enquiry into the allegations made by you, see no reason to interfere.—l have, &c., R. G. Fountain, Under-Secretary. C. W. Purnell, Esq., Ashburton.”

THE HORSE PARADE.

The Ashburton Agricultural and Pastoral Association’s parade on Saturday was certainly good, and the turn out of the horses showed an excellent and varied choice at the disposal of owners of mares in the'district. The day was beautifully fine with pleasant sunshine, and an absence of high wind, so that the parade was quite an attraction to the many farmers who attended as well as to residents in the district who take an interest in horse-flesh and like to see what sort of sire is avail able. The parade was held in the new cattle market adjoining Mr. Hay Smith’s pro perty, and as the market is also to be the Show Grounds of the Association, its opening for the first time afforded many an opportunity of seeing what has been done in the provision of yards, pens. &c., for the double purpose of stock sales and the exhibition of corapetiting animals at the show. The opportunity to ip spect the works in progress and complete was fully taken advantage of, and the work done appeared to give universal satisfaction. The most of the cattle, sheep, and pig pens are furnished with a few trifling de tails, and the stand is well forward, the result in every case reflecting credit on the contractors to whose hands the work fell. There is always a great amount of trouble required on the part of the Committees who have to manage affairs like the horse parade, and the gentlemen who made the arrangements for this parade appear to have put their shoulders thoroughly tq the . wheel, and were eminently successful. They were the veteran Mr. Joseph Hunt, a host in himself, and a great worker in the interests of the Association, never sparing himself when his services were required ; Mr. P. T. Mayo, who offers well to walk in Mr. Hunt’s footsteps ; and Mr. M. Stitt, who brings to the Society’s service great practical experience and no end of enthusiasm. The efforts of the Committee, however, would be sadjy crippled were they not supported by an energetic and efficient Secretary, and this officer, with ail the needful qualifica : tions,they possess in Mr. George Jameson, who throws himself into the work with a will, is ever present when wanted, and lias the invaluable gift of being able to do the work demanded of him by a show without losing his head, and therefore with a total absence of- flurry and con fusion.

The entries on. the catalogue numbered 20. We gave them in a previous issue, but to make a complete report we repeat them : Thoroughbreds and Roadsters —Mr. Charles Lewis’ Dan O’Rourke, Mr. F. B, Passmore’s Commodore, Mr. L. E. Corsbie’s Tribune, Mr. D. McKellar’s Dundee, Mr. J. Carter’s Dexter, Mr. J. Carter’s Liberal, Mr. W. H. Smith’s Tam o’Shanter.

Draught Horses —Mr. J, Carter’s Billy Fair play, Mr. F. B. Passmore’s Duke, Mr. J, Grigg’s Lord Beaconsfielcl, Mr. C. Leitch’s Heather Jock, Mr. Edwin Thomas’ Com mander, Mr. William Stoddart’s Lord Raglan, Mr. William Fergie’s Bonnie Scotland, Mr. R. Patton’s Young Ivanhoe, Mr. N, Walsh’s \ oung Sir Colin Campbell, Mr, J. Mutch’s

Young Glenroy, Mr. Caimcross’ Pride of the North, Mr. J; MclCeliar’s Glenroy, Mr. C. Ede’s' Muir Lad. THOROUGHBREDS AHD ROADSTERS. Seven light horses appeared on the card, but Daniel O’Rorke and Tam o’ Shanter did riot put in an appearance. Mr. Pass more’s Commodore is barely old enough to invite comparison with matured horses, but we hope to have something* favorable to say of him later on. Tribune was look ing his best, which is much better than we remember him a few years ago. For good racing mares, with nice action, we highly recommend this sire. Dundee is a now candidate for local honors, and his ap pearance and breeding are well worth the ■ attention of owners. Dexter looks very fit, and will certainly leave a favorable mark on the carriage horses of the-district. Since we last noticed this horse we have seen soirie of his stock, which fully bear out the highest anticipations formed of his capabilities. Liberal is a nice compact chestnut, but hardly our idea of a carriage horse. :

DRAUGHTS. Mr. Carter’s Billy Fairplay is a dapple bay, a good looking horse, that cannot easily ho found fault with, unless it be that some may not fancy the share of leg that' has been apportioned to him. Mr. Pass moi e’s Duke is a smart, clean, honest looking horse, that must improve with, his years, he being now only a two-year old. Mr. John Grigg’s Beacojrafield is a well known horse, and is in i%£Sry way a supporter of the credit of Mr. Grigg’s stable—a powerful and well proportioned animal that met with many admirers. Mr. Leitch’s Heather Jock was also kindly spoken of, and was well noticed. Mr. Edwin Thomas showed his Commander, a neatly made and well built horse that was quite a favorite with the farmers. Mr.- Stoddart’s Lord Raglan was in fine con dition, and showed well; he is a heavy powerful horse, light chesiiut in color, arid was not neglected by the connoisseurs. Mr. Fergie’s Bonnie Scotland is an attractive kind of horse of good quality and action, and was a favorite with many. Mr,- R. Patton’s bay Young Ivanhoe was shown somewhat fleshy, but is well put together,, and ought to sire decent stock. Mr. Nicholas Walsh’s Young Sir Colin Camp bell is a horse we are glad to see in this district, and he took our taste at once. Mr. J. . Mutch showed his black horse Young Glenroy. He was quite popular, and at the of the sale Mr. Quill put him up to auction, but he was bought in, his owner not caring to sacrifice him. Mr. Cairncross’s Pride of the North has been measured out well in the building, and his symmetry com manded attention. Mr. M‘Kellar’a Glenroy was a very popular horse, and we were greatly pleased with his appearance and fine action, as were many good judges who were emphatic in their praise of him. Mr. B. Ede’s Muir Lad is a pure Clydes dale. and as such, despite his want of con dition, was well canvassed. He will doubtless be in request in the district this season.

Altogether the parade was a very fair display of good horses. There was not a worthless animal in the crowd, and such faults as were pointed out by the critical were trifling, while everybody seemed to ' remark the improvement on last seasonO that was visible all along the string, ' especially among the draughts.

ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL.

The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the' Borough Council was held last night, when there were present his Worship the Mayor (presiding), Messrs, Roberts, Robinson, Ivess, R. Friodlander, 'Williamson, Par kin, Harrison, St. Hill, and Bullock. mayoe’s statement. His Worship the Mayor, in summarising the business of the evening, stated that the credit balance at the bank was L 22 13s. 3d. Rates collected since last meet ing, hi 10s.; previously L 1,027 16s. 9d. —L1,031 6s 9d. Dog fees received since last meeting, L 3 10s.: and L 127 pre viously, making Ll3O 10s. Refund, Ash burton Domain Board, share of fence, L 5. Deposits on application for licenses," L 4 ss. Sale of By-laws, Is.. Since the last meeting the waterworks had been opened, arid he wished to, bear testi mony to the kindness which Mr. William son had shown in granting hia ground for the purposes of the waterworks, a matter which the Mayor regretted he had omitted to mention at the opening ceremony. His attention had been drawn to the very dis graceful manner in which the pipes had been laid from the railway station to the post-office. One matter, amongst others which the Council would have to consider, was what reserve prices were to be placed on the reserves. He concluded by asking - the Council to suspend No. 6 of the standing orders for the time being, as he wished to bring before the Council an ac cusation that Mr. Ivess had made against . him at last meeting. Leave was granted by the Council to suspend the standing order accordingly. A BOIL OVEE. The Mayor said it would be remem bered that at last meeting Mr. Friedlander had asked a letter to be read, and as the said gentleman was his brother, it might be thought that, the matter had been pre-arranged, a sus picion which he (the Mayor) entirely ' de precated. In the course of the evening, when a vote of thanks was proposed to himself, Mr. Ivess had made some offen sive remarks, with reference to giving ® vote of thanks to those to whom it was' ; due. His Worship then .detailed the cir cumstances, and read letters referring to ■ obtaining the Borough’s subsidies, which plainly showed that he (the Mayor) had taken an active part in the steps for ob taining the subsidy. He certainly ob: ■ jected to sit in the chair, and be told he wassailing under false colors. He was always willing to give credit where it was due, and as it could not be denied that ho was the originator of the matter of the. subsidies, he claimed the credit of obtain-. ing them. . Mr. Ivess still adhered to his opinion that the merit did not lie at the door of the Mayor. -He would withdraw nothing, ; as he contended that Mr. Wright was person to whom the honor was due. He did not wish to deny any little honor which the Council liked to confer on the Mayor if it in any way fed his vanity. It was an empty honor at the best. Mr. Robinson thought it was the Mayor who had been the mainspring iq the matter, and the letters read by the Mayor would.show who had done the work.

Mr. Harrison designated the remarks of Mr. Ivess as “ rubbish,” and doprocate4 Mr. Ivess’s action in continually driving . at himself. He was averse to wasting the time of the Council, and contended thaji , proof was before the; Council that hm > Worship was the gentleman by whom the honor had been earned. ’ ' ■ His Worship replied, in a few .words, condemnatory of the tone of Mr. Ivess* remarks. The business was .then pro- , ceedod with. -, STREET LIGHTING. The manager of the Gas Company wrote intimating that from the 15th September 1 last a reduction of 10 per cent, would take place. .Mr. St. Hill suggested that the lighting expenses should be curtailed by not light ing the lamps four months during the summer period of the year. He also would like to see the outskirts of , the town lighted with kerosene lamps,as he did not think it was fair that the more. public street's of the town should be. lighted while others were left in total darkness. It was resolved to defer con sideration of the question. THE council’s LEGAL ADVISERS. Messrs. Branson and Purnell wrote, explaining the terms of their agreement, which was to the effect that their agree- - mont was in the nature of a retainer for, .

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1880.



THE NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MERCANTILE AGENCY COMPANY (LIMITED). WOOL SEASON—IBBO-1881. SPECIAL NOTICE TO SHEEP FARMERS. THE Company makes LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES on WOOL entrusted to its care for-sale in the London This being one of the leading depart ments of the Company’s business, and an expert and practical staff being employed by its London House especially to superin tend the classification, valuation, and dis posal of wool consignments, growers may rely upon their clips being carefully handled, and placed to the best advan tage. Further information may be obtained upon application at the Company’s office, Cathedral Square, Christchurch. 283 g METHVEN AGENCY. MORGAN and HIBBS, General Store keepers, Methven, are authorised agents for the Ashburton Guardian. Subscribers will please get their papers from the agents in future. Orders en trusted to them will receive prompt attention. WEEKS AND DIXON, 30g* Proprietors- CHRiSTCHURCH AGENCY. MR. GEORGE MAULS, is authorised to receive orders and accounts for the Ashburton Guardian and Evening Herald. All orders fir Advertisements left at his office, near Tattersall’s, will receive prompt attention. 55q* WEEKS & DIXON. THE BEST- VALUE FOR READY MONEY ,XS THE (MEN’S) CLOTHING (AND BOYS’) MANUFACTURED BY THE NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY, which can be purchased at their Retail Branches, now established all over New Zealand. The Garments are thoroughly shrunk. The Fit and Style are perfect. The Workmanship is equal to bespoke. The Trimmings are of superior quality and strength. The Tweeds are of the very best descrip tion. The Stock is the largest in the Southern Hemisphere. The tall, short, lean, and stout can be equally well fitted. The Goods are all marked in plain figures. The System of business is to exchange every article that does not give satis faction. And, in addition to all these advantages, you can purchase A SINGLE GARMENT AT THE WHOLESALE PRICE. Mercery, Hats, Shirts, Ties, Scarfs, Bags, Portmanteaus, Rugs, and Blankets at Wholesale Prices. . : THOUSANDS OF DISCERNING ’ * .CUSTOMERS Testify that the New Zealand Clothing Factory’s Garments are the Yery Best Value for Ready Money. Ashburton Branch : EAST STRE ET . WM. SPARROW, 910 c Manager, LAND DISTRICT OF CANTERBURY is hereby given that the iX Lands known as the OLD RAIL WAY RESERVES, that were submitted to auction on the 24th ultimo, and were not sold, will be open for application at the Survey Offices, Christchurch and Timaru, on THURSDAY, the 7th of October next, at the auction upset price. JOHN MARSHMAN, Commissioner of Crown Lands. Land Office, Christchurch, 6th September, 1880. 20og NEW INDUSTRY. A SP HALTING. JAMES BRADLEY is prepared to take orders for ASPHALTING at very moderate rates. All orders to be left at the Works, Park srreet. •_ , - All work kept in repair for twelve months. 695 c PICTURE BUYERS, and others will do well to call at my Picture Frame Manufactory, where I keep in stock some THOUSANDS OF PICTURES, framed ' and unframed, from Fine Art Pictures to Cheap Lithographs. Two Hundred Patterns of 4 MOULDINGS to select from. Frames made to order, from Is. each. : E. BEARDSLEY, PICTURE FRAME MANUFACTURER, AND Importer of MOULDINGS, PRINTS, &c Manchester street, Christchurch, Near the Station. 889 c



WESLEYAN CHURCH. T>UBLIC SERVICES will be hold in the Wesleyan Church, Ashburton, on SUNDAY, October 10, 1880, at Eleven and Half-past Six o’clock, on behalf of the Home Mission Eund. Con ducted by the Rev. J. H. Simmonds, of Timaru. Also, on WEDNESDAY Evening, October 13. at Half-past Seven o’clock, a PUBLIC MEETING will be held in the Church, for the same object, and Addresses given by the Revs. J. B. Richardson, W. Beck, and others. _ Collections will be taken at each Ser vice on behalf of the Wesleyan Home Mission Eund. 954 c CASH RECEIPTS, in Books of 103 each, on SALE at the “Herald and Guardian ” office. 8