SHIPPING.

POET OF LYTTELTON. Arrived. TO-DAY. Penguin, s.s., from Wellington, with the Southern portion of San Francisco mail. _ , Durham, s.s., from London, ob days, 20 hours from Plymouth. A passenger named Mrs. D. Maker died on the passage, from heart disease. Rotomaliana, s.s., from Port Chalmers. Oreti, s.s., from Port Chalmers. Sailed. TO-DAY. Albion* s.s. ‘ for Wellington. 'Oreti* s:s:, for the North. SHIPPING TELEGRAMS. * ~ Auckland, Yesterday. 'Arrived—Ringarbbma, from Sydney. Sailed—German war-ship Hyena, for Samoa. : t ; : Wellington, Yesterday. Arrived—Wanaka,; from the North, with the San Francisco mail ; Boojum, from' the ' South-;.. Jane Douglas, from Kaikoura and Lyttelton ; Penguin, from Picton and Nelson ; Hawea, from the South. ! ; • Sailed—Wanaka, for Nelson. Port Chalmers, Yesterday. Arrived—Mozart, brig, from Mauritius; Ardeniirany, • barque, from Mauritius ; Rotorua,-s.s., from the North. Sailed-?-Albion, s.s., for Melbourne; Rotomahana. for Auckland, via East Coast; St. Hilda, s.s., for the West Coast. Sydney , Yesterday. Sailed—Hero, for Auckland. Melbourne, To-day. Sailed— l Tararua, s.s., for the Bluff.

MAIL NOTICES.

Mails 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, Ac., at 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. daily. For Dunedin, Tinwald, Winslow, Hinds, aidstrearn, Rangitata, Orari, Winchester, and Geraldine,-at 10 a.m. daily. For Temuka, at 0 a.m. and 10 a.m., daily. For Timaru and South, at G a.m., 10 a. m., and 4.20 p.m., daily. For Grecnstrest, Ashburton Forks, 3lount Somers, and Ashburton Gorge, on Tuesdays and Fridays, at 10.30 a m. For Ashton, Waterton and Longheach, at 4.30 p. in; daily. For Wakanui, Elgin, and Seafield, on Tuesdays and Fridays, at 6 a.m. Mails arrive at- the Ashburton Post Office— From Christchurch and Rakaia at 10.25 a.m., 4.35 p.m., and 7.50 p.m. From Chertsey, Ac. at 10.25 a.m. daily. From Dunedin and intermediate places at 5.35 p. m. daily. Fruia Temuka and Timaru at 10.15 a.m. 5.33 p.m:, .and 8.15 p.m. daily. From Grccnstreet, Ashburton Forks, Mount Somers, and Ashburton Gorge on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 3 p.m. From Ashton,' Waterton, and Long beach at 10 a. in. daily. From Wakanui, Elgin, and Seafield on Tuesdays and Fridays.at 2.30 p.m. " W. St. G. Douglas, ; : Postmaster.

BIRTH.

Fhieulander — On November 17th, at Tancred street, Ashburton, the wife of R. Friodlander, of a son. 553

DAILY MEMORANDA.

MEETINGS, AMUSEMENTS, Ac. To-Night, Thursday, November 18. Amateur Dramatic Club, Town Hall, Per formance and Ball. Monday, November, 22. Ashburton Gas Company, Annual Gene ral Meeting, Templar Hall, 3 p.m. Tuesday, November 23. Public meeting, re railway tariff, Town Hall, 7.30 p.m. St. John’s Lodge, Emergency Meeting, m the Somerset Hall at 7.30 Monday, November 29. Borough Council, at Borough Council Chambers, at 7 o’clock. - ’ Tuesday, November 30. Masonic Ball, in the Town Hall, to com mence at 8.30. : Wednesday, December 1. County Council, at the County Council Chambers, at 11 o’clock. .Wednesday, December 8. Local Industries Association, Monthly Meeting. ; •

TRAVELLERS’ GUIDE.

Trains Leave Ashburton for Christ church and intermediate stations at 6 a.m., 10.30 a,m., and (Express) 5.48 p.m. Trains Leave Ashburton fob Timaru and South, at 7 a. m., 10.36 a.m. (Ex press), and 4.50 : p. m.—tire latter pro ceeding no farther than Timarn. Trains Arrive at Ashburton from Christchurch dt 10 24 a. hi. (Express), 4.35 p:in;', and 7:50 p.m. Trains, Arrive at Ashburton from TiHAEtr ;andS South at 10.15 aim. j 5.34 p.m. (Express), and 8.15 p.m.

NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS.

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The Ashburton Guardian. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1880.

TOWN EDITION. [lssued at 5 jL'm-1

Meeting or Parliament. —A proclaf matiou in the Gazette yesterday further prorogues Parliament to March Ist. Chimney Corner. —The first half of a short tale will be found on the fourth page. The Subsidies. —Mr. Barron, of Dune din has received the following telegram from the Government: —“ Subsidies to local bodies will be paid as soon as possible. Delay is in obtaining information as to cost of Hospital and Charitable Aid.” Cricket. The replies from cricket associations are so satisfactory that the Australian team’s agent at Dunedin has telegraphed to Adelaide for Mr. Alex ander to come over and make definite arrangements for the coming of the Aus tralian cricketers. Worthy of His Hire. —A petition with over 400 signatures has been presented to the Dunedin City Council, recommending tho voting of the usual salary to Mayor Walter, but consideration has been post poned on technical grounds. It is believed that’the Council will agree to a small vote. To be Further Reduced. —The Wel lington correspondent of the Press tele graphed yesterday : —“lt is understood that on the return of absent Ministers to Wellington some further reforms, tending in the direction of substantial retrench ment, and of a somewhat sweeping nature, will come under the careful consideration of the Cabinet. It is rumored that as the result the numerical strength the official staff in Government Buildings may be materially reduced, especially in some of the higher quarters. A Fraudulent Bankrupt.— At Nelson, yesterday, a contractor, late of Reefton and Lye’ll, named F. Nealson, was sued by a storekeeper named Ellis for goods supplied, amounting to LIOO. The plain tiff obtained judgment, whereupon de fendant’s lawyer intimated that the man had filed a declaration of insolvency. Mr. Pitt, for plaiutiii, said that defendant had drawn over LIOO from the bank on the previous day, and he questioned his state ment of assets, which he set down as nil. Mr. Pitt then applied for a judgment summons, returnable the same day. In the meantime the trustee in bankruptcy held an examination of the debtor, when about L3O was found on his person. His liabilities were stated at Llolos. On hear ing the judgment summons, the B.M. ordered defendant to pay forthwith, or be imprisoned for three months. The man went to gaol. Tub Dramatic Club. —The Dramatic Club had last night the fullest house t 6 which they have yet played, and put be fore their audience the best bill of fare they have yet attempted. The “ Duel in the Snow” was remarkably well put on, and very creditably played indeed. The leading characters were taken by Messrs. Felton, Jessop, and Elston, whose acting gave evidence of careful attention to the parts they respectively undertook. The ladies engaged were Lizzie Lizzette and Mrs. Tippets, both of whom played better than we have ever seen them before. We fancied, however, that too much was given to the former to do, in assigning her the two characters she pourtrayed. The work for her was heavy, but she went through it well. “The Railway Belle” has been made very popular in Ashburton by the Dramatic Club, and it Lost nothing by its repetition last night. A handsome whip was to have been presented to the jockey who won the Cup, and Mrs. Thompson canle forward to present it, but bashful Nolan could not muster pluck to come up, and the lady returned with her mission unfulfilled. To-night “ Betsy Baker” will be the farce,'the “ Duel in the Snow”, being repeated ; and the- entertainment will conclude with a plain dress ball.

Turned Up.—Tliu girl Prescott, parti culars of whose disappearance was tele graphed from Dunedin : recently, has turned up at Port Chalmers.

The Christchurch Mayoralty. Messrs. Gapes and Ayers were nominated yesterday for the Mayoralty of Christ church. The polling will take place on the 24th inst. Total Abstinence. —-A lecture was to have been delivered last night by Mr. Alfred Saunders, on Total Abstinence, but owing to the many counter attractions in town, it was decided to postpone the lecture to a future date. Primitive Methodism.— On Tuesday a tea and public meeting was held in the Primitive Methodist Chapel.. The at tendance was considerably larger than was expected, and although the tea was not advertised to take place before six o’clock, owing to the crowd of visitors who had come°to the agricultural show, the Primi tive friends were compelled to commence tea at five o’clock, and the ladies who pre sided at the tables were kept actively em ployed for nearly three hours. ' All the trays were given, and the provisions were of excellent quality. The . following ladies displayed much tact in waiting at the tables and helping to make the occa sion thoroughly enjoyable, viz.—Mes dames Hircock, Jowsey, Tresize, Dally, Mulford, Tilly, Taylor, Metcalf, Nichol son, Brown, Stokes, Puddicombe, and Major, and T. Taylor, also the Misses Jowsey, Lyons, and Hardley. The public meeting was presided over by Mr. E. Wat kins. The Rev. Mr. Smith read the report, which was of an encouraging nature. The present debt on the pre mises is L 156. The expenditure during the year was unusually large, as they had been discharging some long-standing debts, and had been compelled to draw L 46 from the Circuit fund for that purpose. The congregations have wonderfully increased, various improvements have been made in the church, and it is now getting in a healthy condition, Appropriate addresses were delivered by Mr. R. Bevan, Revs. Keall, Beattie, and Smith ; and the pro ceedings were enlivened by a few select pieces by the choir. Votes of thanks brought the meeting to a close. It is thought the receipts for the anniversary will exceed L2O.

Sunday School Treat. —lt is very questionable whether, amongst- the numerous parties who sought to make the most of yesterday’s holiday, from a re creation point of view, any were so success ful or so well satisfied at the close of the day, as those who took part in the Wes leyan Sunday School gathering in Mr. T. R. Hodder’s paddock. The children as sembled at the Cameron street church, at about 11 o’clock, and then proceeded to the grounds, where there were erected horizontal bars and, the various other sources of amusement dear to the youth ful athlete, and swings, &c., for the maidenly portion of the pleasure-seekers. As the day advanced, a large number of friends arrived, and not a few of the adults wore soon found as enthusiastic in the games as the more juvenile portion of tho. merry throng. Cricket, rounders, racing, jumping, Ac., each had their re spective adherents, and the sucessful com petitors, from the tiny threc-year-old to the active youth and blushing maiden each obtained their toy whip, trumpets, bats, balls, skipping-ropes, and a host of other articles wliich their kind and generous benefactors had supplied for the purpose. A deal of hard work, of course, was in; volved in bringing the events of the dsyi to a successful termination, and while many of the friends were conspicuous by the aid rendered to the teachers, the Rev. W. Keall seemed to have voluntarily taken the lion’s share of the work, and it would not be far wrong in saying that lie was indeed the moving spirit in the day’s enjoyment. About five o’clock the children sat down to a most sumptuous tea, after which the visitors and teachers followed suit. The gathering was most successful throughout, and at the conclu sion of the day’s recreation, all were unanimous in their feeling that, although tho first of its kind, the children’s treat of 1880, should certainly not be the last. It is interesting to note that, besides contri butions from members of the Wesleyan body, cash, toys, and edibles were given by a number of townspeople who were desirous that the young folks should thoroughly enjoy themselves.

CABLE NEWS.

LATEST EUROPE (Pet Reuter's Agency.) Back Again. General Sir Frederick Roberts has arrived in England from India. The Cape War. Capetown, Nov. 17. Intelligence has been received that tho rebel Basutos and other hostile tribes have been repulsed by Transkei’s militia. The enemy lost 10 killed ; and the militia lost one officer and two Fingoes. Turkey and her Troubles. Constantinople, Nov, 17. Dervish Pasha has now established a complete cordon of Turkish troops around Dulcigno, with a view to successfully operate against the Albanians in the event of their forcibly resisting the cession. The Porte had ordered the calling out of 40,000 rediffs, or troops of reserve, for service against the Greeks, should hos tilities arise over the frontier question. A portion of the force would also be em ployed in Albania. Alarming Condition of Agram.—The Town Threatened with Total Anni hilation. Vienna, Nov 17. A severe earthquake has again been experienced at Agram, which has suffered further destruction. It is generally anti cipated that the whole town will, if the shocks continue, be completely swallowed up- AUSTRALIAN. (Per Reuter's Agency.) Out of Mischief- Sydney, Nov. 12. The Quirinda Bank robbers have been sentenced to twelve years’ imprisonment. Tho Queensland Steel Rail Purchase Scandal. Brisbane, To-day. The Legislative Assembly last night passed a resolution appointing Mr. King, at present Queensland Commissioner for the Melbourne Exhibition, a member of the Royal Commission of enquiry into the purchases of steel rails in England, whither he will proceed, and act in conjunction with a colleague to be appointed by the Secretary of State for the Colonies. A Libel Suit. In the libel action, Mr. Grisley Lukin, editor of the Brisbane Courier, versus the proprietors of the Australian and local reli"ious organ, a verdict has been re turned for plaintiff with damages, LBOO. NEW ZEALAND (Per Press Asooeiat/ion.} To Lunatics. Auckland, To-day. The new wing of the Lunatic Asylum is almost completed. The Thin Edge of the Wedge. The Auckland Scripture Gift Associa tion sent a memorial to the Hon. Mr. Roll estop, asking permission to put up in the public schools large placards with the Lord’s Prayer and th® Ten Command ments.

The Te Aroha Goldfields. There are one hundred and fifty pro spectors at Te Aroha. Many men are going from the Waikato. The natives demand an instalment of LI,OOO before consenting to open the field. Mr. Whitaker made a counter proposal, and a successful result of the negotiation is an ticipated in a few days. Grahamstown, To-day. A proclamation regarding the Te Aroha goldfield appears in this evening’s paper. The field is to be opened on the 25th hist., at 11 o’clock in the morning. An. Unruly Son. A son of Mr. W. Swanson, M.H.8., for Newton, was bound over this morning to keep the peace in the sum of LIOO for fighting. An Escape. Dunedin, To-day. Thomas Hardy, alias Smith, an invalid prisoner,, working in the Botanical Gardens, feigned illness, and while the warder’s attention: was directed to some other prisoners, effected his escape. He was recaptured at Green Island this after noon. ... The Opera. Invercargill, To-day. Martin Siraonsen’s Opera commences a New Zealand tour here on the 20th hist.

CRITICAL STATE OF AFFAIRS AS REGARDS IRELAND.

— Dissensions in the Cabinet, on the Sub ject of Strong Measures. ; (By Cable.) London, Nov. 17. It is currently reported to-day that seri ous differences have arisen in the Cabinet in regard to the policy to be pursued in Ireland. The reports state that a ma jority of the Ministers favor the adoption of strong measures of coercion for repres sing the prevailing disorder in that, country, but Mr. John Bright, Chancellor* of the Duchy of Lancaster, and Mr. Chamberlain, President of the Board of Trade, are strongly opposed to -such a course, and decline to act with their col leagues in carrying out the coercive measures.

SPORTING.

4. Ashburton Racing Club Spring Meeting. TO-DAY’S RACES. The course to-day was well patronised, and fully as many people attended as before. The grand stand, which was crowded on the prvious day, was as ex tensively used to-day, and the betting men were as plentiful as ever. All the elements of the “ fair ” were about in full force, and the scene was a very lively one. The booth under the stand was under the charge of Mrs. Butler, and was well patronised, as, was also that of Messrs. Mutch andM'Menzie. Mr. Thomas Tay-. lor supplied eatables, and did a roaring trade, giving as much satisfaction to the public as their patronage must have given to him 1. County Steeplechase Handicap of 30 .sovs. : over 2 miles of fair hunting country; nomination isov. ; acceptance 2 sovs. District horses only. Mr. P. Husband’s br g Raven, aged, Hat 71b (Lyford) 1 Mr. H. Muir’s b g Louehand, aged, list 101 b (Joyce) ... 2 Mr. H. Muir’s g g Tam O’Shanter, aged, 12st (Hedge) ... ... ... 0 Betting, even on Tam O’Shanter. At the second attempt they got away to a capital start, Raven leading to the first hurdle, Lonehand second, Tam O’Shanter, hard held, third. At the first hurdle Tam stopped, and would have nothing more to do with the sport. Raven led by twenty lengths over the double opposite the stand, and Lonehand running round the railway end hurdle, the result was never again in doubt. Raven hit the sixth hurdle hard, but Lyford kept him up very closely, and cantered in a winner by any number of lengths ; Lonehand, second. 2. Racing Club Handicap, of 50 sovs. : nomination 2 soys. ; acceptance 2 sovs. ; 1 % miles. Mr. J. H. Ln mi’s g g Lonehand, aged, 7st 71bs (Webster) ... . 1 Mr. R. Mason’s ch h Randwick, syrs, Bst lOlbs (Nolan) 2 Mr. R. D. Puliar’s b g Lagmohr, oyrs. 6st. (Burgess)... ... 3 Betting 2 to 1 on Randwick. Some dissatisfaction was expressed by the public on account of Lara’s being scratched, as he was a strong favorite up to a few minutes of the start. After a considerable delay at the ' post, they jumped away together, Randwick and Lagmohr leading past the stand with Lonehand close up. At Pike’s Lagmohr, who had run a very good horse .up to that point, fell back beaten, and Nolan brought Randwick up on the inside very fast, but could never catch the.big grey, who won comfortably by six lengths, Randwick, ridden out to the end, second. After the race for the Ashburton Racing Club Handicap, Mr. Mason was called before the Stewards to explain his conduct in scratching Lara. Mr, Mason stated that he brought both horses on the course with the intention of starting them incase no other owner should run his nomination, and thus secure the whole stake in place of one half as payable in tho event of a walk-over. This explanation was con sidered satisfactory by the Stewards. District Farmers’ Plate, of 30 sovs. ; weight forage ; entrance 2 sovs; I mile, For district horses only. Mr M. Morshead’s ch g Dagrid, 4 yrs, 9st (Derritt) ... ... ... ... 1 Mr John Smith’s br m Minnie, 4 yrs, 9st (Mr Rainger) ... 2 Mr H. Friedlandcr’s b h Zulu, 3 yrs, Bst (Derailth)... ... ... ... 3 Mr C. Harold’s b m Parlor Maid, aged, 9st 21b (Mr Lawson)... ... ... 0 Mr O. James’s b g Steamer, aged, 9st 91b, including 71b overweight ... 0 Tam o’ largely backed for this race, but'beiiig'late at the start, Mr. M‘Lean very properly sent them away without him. The colors of Zulu and Minnie were tho first to show in front, the others close up. At the first turn Minnie got in front of Mr.. Ftiedlander’s colt, and as they turned into the straight Dagred and Parlor Maid went up to tho leader. Parlor Maid was soon done with, blit Derritt took Dagrid along very strongly, and won the best race of the day, by half a length from Minnie, Zulu third.. Derritt won the race by sheer horsemanship, and Zulu ran a much bet ter colt than ho did yesterday, looking very dangerous for half a mile. Farmers’ Plate' of 30 sovs.: weight for age entrance 2 sovs. ; 1 mile. Mr. R. Mason’s ch h Randwick, syrs, 9at 21b5... ... ... .V. ... 'w.o. Consolation Handicap of 20 sovs. : for , all horses beaten at this meeting ; nomina tion 1 sov. ; acceptance 2 sovs. ; i mile. Mr. H. Friedlander’s br h Zulu,3yrs., Bst (Derritt) ... ... ... ; ; ... 1 Mr. Lukey’s b g Topthorne, aged, 7st ■ 71b ... ... 2 Mr. H. Muir’s g g Tam o’SHanter, aged, 9st, (Mr. Lawson) ‘ ..I ; ... 3 Betting—Even on Tam o’Shanter and Tipthorne, 2 to 1 against Zulu. ; Topthornp and Tam o’ Shanter forced the pace from the jump, Zulu waiting on them,: ten lengths oft’. At the turn' into he - straight the two leaders 1 were in

trouble, and Derritt brought the colt up with great judgment, and, by magnificent horsemanship, won a fast race by a length, Toptiiorne beating Tam O’Shanter by a neck for-second place. Mr. Friedlandcr’s victory was well deserved, and a very popular one, although few backers had selected him to win; This was the last: race of the day, with the exception of the trotting match, which took place at too late an hour for us to give the result in this issue.

A Tornado on the Caspian.

The special correspondent of the Daily JNezvs, writing from Gumuche Tepd on March i, says that in conse quence of a raid made by the T®kke cavalry on a large Yamout village, on the direct line ’between Chatte- and Tchikislar, and not far from the latter place, General Mouravieff has given orders for the raising of a force of i,ooo Yamout horsemen i-among the neighboring friendly Jaffar Bays. _ The new levies will be stationed out in the plain, to, give timely warning of the ap proach of raiding parties, and protect the flocksscatteredoverthe steppe. The correspondent adds that in addition to the 700 Russian troops previously men tioned, 200 more had arrived, so that the preliminaries of the expedition appeared to have at length commenced. He described a? tornado which br.ke. over the place where he was staying. The din throughout the village -was amazing. Dogs, their tails between their legs, ran about howling dismalty. Men and women hurried to and fro with poles and ropes, shouting and screaming, and the activity of the water-carriers knew no bounds. The latter were securing a supply before the water o the river became undrinkable through that of the sea being forced up the channel, a result which follows .ten minutes after the commencement of the storm. Meanwhile, to uninitiated eyes the weather seemed not in the least likely to undergo a change. The sun was as hot and the sky as clear as be fore. Flocks of sea birds, however, flew screaming inland, and far out over the Caspian a narrow, snow-white streak was vissible. It resembled the steam from a railway-engine. It rose rapidly, the upper edge torn into jagged fringe known to sailors as “ catspaws."” The wind, which had been blowing from the east, suddenly veered about to the opposite direction ; and ere long the sea was completely shut out from view by the drifting vapour, mass. Then the storm burst over the village with a sudden violence that was terrific. Had the inhabitants, been taken unawares as sometimes happens at night, when the premonitory signs cannot be observed in time, not one of the frail huts would have been left standing. That in which I was staggered and shook in such a fashion that I feared each moment that its frail birdcage-like framework would go to pieces.' Some camels laden with hay, which were out on the plainwhen the tornado burst, had their loads scattered into the air in a moment, the animals themselves crouching close to the earth to avoid the violence of the tempest. All day and night long its fury continued unabated, and even now, on the morning following its com mencement, the wind and rain show no abatement.. Under the combined action of the westerly gale and the natural current, the river is on the point of overflowing its banks within the village. Before evening we shall have the entire place flooded if the storm continues. On such a coast as this, where ships are obliged to come into very shallow water in order to get any ways reasonably near the shore, the danger of these sudden and violent tempests is very groat. I should not be surprised to hear of some shipwrecks having occurred during the present one, which came on so unexectedly in the midst of fine -weather.

A Terrible Plaything.

(From the Wellington Post.) ; An accident of a terribly painful nature Occurred to a youth named Francis Petherick,, the son of a well known carpenter residing in Upper Willis street, one 'evening last week. Accompanied by a companion named Henry Bennett,, of about his own age, Petherick, who is 18 years old, and employed by Mr. Denton in Willis street, was walking, up Cuba street, and during the course; of conversation ex hibited a dynamite cartridge which had fallen into his possession. Bennett expressed a desire to become acquainted with the manner in which such cartridges are exploded. Pether ick explained the modus operand!, and his comrade wishing to see how the fuse burned, the latter applied a lighted match. After a short piece of the fuse had been consumed, Petherick en deavored to put it out, and, being, under the impression that he had suc ceeded.; in doing 50, transferred the cartridge to his left hand. The course of a few seconds only too unmistakably proved, the erroneousness of the im pression. While the instrument- was still in Petherick’s left hand:—the two young men being at this time in front of Mr. Charles Bannister’s shop— a tremendous report, resembling that of a huge piece of ordnance was heard in the neighbourhood, and both were thrown violently to the earth; - The window of Mr. Bannister’s establishment was shattered into a thousand pieces, and it was found that young Bennett had sustained several severe injuries about the arms and legs, while Pether ick rose from the ground minus his left hand. One of Mr. Bannister’s assistants quickly fbound Petherick’s left arm, near the wrist, with a pocket handkerchief, and’ shortly afterwards the unfortunate youth was conveyed to f Dr, Diver’s surgery, where a dose of chloroform was administered to the ■sufferer, and the member was ampu tated, The hand was not discovered, as has been reported. Indeed, the flesh and bones must have been blown into atoms, for the whole of the sinews from the wrist to the tips of the fingers were left hanging to the arm. A most singular thing in connection with this terrible accident was the fact that a piece of the bone of the hand was dis covered lodged in the sufferer’s; foot,, it having been blown Tight through the boot. Numbers of persons who did not witness th£ accident, and; heard the report caused t>y the explosion, jumped to the conclusion that a gun had been fired as a signal for the arrival in the harbor of H.M.S. Danae, bringing his Excellency Sir Arthur Gprdon to these shores.

The Show Dinner.

The annual Dinner in connection with the Agricultural and Pastoral Association’s Show was held on Tuesday evening in the sample rooms of the Somerset Hotel. The attendance of members was remark ably thin, and certainly not af all in pro portion to the deserts of the caterer, Mr. Shearman, whose, preparations for his guests were of the most thorough cha racter. Mr. W. C. Walker, the President of the Association, was chairman ; and Mr. John. Carter, Vice-President;'was croupier. After the usual loyal and patriotic toasts had been disposed of, Mr C. P. Cox proposed, ‘ ‘ The County Council.” In the' course' of his remarks, he referred to the saleyards in which the show had been held, contending that the building of the yards, by,the Council was a proper step, and one that would surely yield a grand revenue ere long > / ' ; In responding, ‘ the Chairman said he felt proud of the Councilhvhen he looked at the yards. No county in; the', colony had yards affording better accoMmodation or possessing a better site. He was sure the time would come when all would give, the Council hearty, thanks for having put up the yards. Dr. Trevor proposed the “ Borough Council,” associating the name of the Mayor with, the toast. Mr. Friedlander had shown wonderful ability in. bleeding the Government and- Road Boards:

The Mayor responded, acknowledging the aid given him in the money matter by Mr. Wright. / Dr. Stewart proposed, “ The Ashburton Agricultural, and Pastoral Association. ” He was sorry to see so few farmers present at the dinner, which was held ;on the evening of the day on which their best Show had taken place. After referring to the valuable papers read at the monthly meetings, the doctor said he thought more attention should be paid to grasses. If this were done, they might then be able to show paddocks that did not become bare in parts,, but were grassed evenly and plentifully all over. What.were the most suitable grasses should be made an an important question by the Society; not allowed to rest untill fully answered.: The Dr. advocated a central Association, holding peripatetic shows, as was done by the larger Associations at home. In reference to wire binding, he thought twine was the more dangerous article to horses. He coupled the toast with the name of -

The President, who replied. He spoke hopefully of the Society’s future, and instanced that day’s success as a good ground for hope. He was sorry that farmers did not take more interest in the matters affecting them, and-it ought to be the: society’s duty to create that interest. It was a difficult matter to draw together often, because of their scattered and distant residences, but they ought to make a special effort to come together on an occasion like the annual dinner, ; and“ this one especially, so far as the host hvas concerned, deserved ■ more ; patronage.- Mr. Walker ..then urged more, united action in politics among the fanners.. Had they been a great political power like the grangers of .America, the obnoxious [rail way tariff recently proposed by Govern ment would never • have got further than ton paper. As it was the farmers relegated hese matters to their local boards, and vhey knew what was the result. If Go cerninent knew that the fanners of the olony were knit together in one great political power, which, they; might easily be, Government would respect that power, and never dare to impose a tax like what the new railway tarriff was. A Society like theirs ought to foster a view like this. The toast of “The Judges” having been proposed by the Chairman, and responded to by Mr. . Boas and Mr. ■ Oliver. ■ v, r ;

Dr. Stewart made a suggestion to dis-, tribute the prizes next year at the public dinner, with a view to enhancing their value in the eyes of the recipients.

Mr. Oliver gave the toast of the “Suc cessful Competitors,” to which Messrs. Grigg and Carter x-eplied. Mr. Carter was sorry to find his firm almost the only exhibitors in sheep, and he felt sorry that they had been so. It was no honor to be allowed, to walk over, and a prize so gained was worthless, so far as the objects of the Society were con cerned. Had he known there was to be no competition he certainly would not have shown. He had gone to Christchurch and to II imam, and had been defeated for honors in both cases. He came to Ashburton, and nobody cared to compete with him. This was much to be regretted) and he hoped it would not be allowed another year. Ho, desired competition, and had believed that those who promised last year to come forward, would have done so. After a well'deserved tribute paid to the Secretary, Mr. Jameson, Mr. carter, sat down.

Mr. Grigg in,responding to,-the toast. He understood that the County Shows were intended to induce competition omorigst the; small farmers'. ’ It would be small encouragement for small farmers to find the yard swept year, after year by .the large.breeders,, whose, stock were,prepared: for show, arid who has permitted. them to" reach a high point of excellence, arid when gentlemen bf Mi% Carter’s. standing ex hibited they had no chance. . In' this, belief he himself had refraiped/from, showing riiuch. He had only 'shown in A few classes, but had ’taken' ' eight-' first' prizes but of ten entries, arid these prizes he was proud of. The Ashburton show was in no way a disgrace to the district, as the Metropolitan show : had amply proved what the district can do. After Mr. Wood had replied to the toast,of .the “ Unsuccessful Competitors,” and : -referred to the support his brewery had received from Mr. Shearman,}? ; Mr. ‘ Grigg proposed ‘ ‘ the Canterbury Agricultural arid Pastoral Association.” The show held this year in Christchurch was one of which they might ; well be ! proud. He looked upon it 'as the show of the Middle Island) and from the iirimerise number of visitors from all parts of Hew Zealand who came to it, it was-apparerit that outsiders adjudged it iri the slime light; A gentleman from Horae said- of it that it brought out a show of imple ments that was equal to the display to be seen at any of the,great English.or Scotch show's. Good implements were of more value to the farrixer than Were, the high! priced cattle, and he believed that the introduction- of a really good sowing machine that would spread the seed evenly,t so as to procure an even ; crop, was;, of more value in the district than was a 500 .guinea animal.. In respect to the suggestion iriade regarding a - peripatetic show, he would remark that an endeavor had alrerdy been made to ■ institute" a' national Association that would hold such shows, but members for ,it , were , only .forthcoming .from Canterbury.. - : . Mr; Boag, whose name was coupled with the toast, replied. He. had been present at seventeen, of the Christchurch-.shows, and he c.ould, say that the; earlier ones, were; inferior to the Ashburton shows which .might be called the" earlier ones of this Association. He had been Home in 1875, and of, course saw several shows there, but only the Royal,, the Highland,; and the West of England shows were superior to' the one held in’ Christchurch. He thought it was every man’s duty to shew the; very.. best ,he Ixad,, no matter what position ■he belch as a ■ farmer or breeder.

In responding to other toasts the Mayor condemned the want of interest shown by the farmers in not agitating against the increased railway tariff. He hoped they would attend . a meeting shortly to be called on this subject, which was one of vital importance to them, -as it materially affects the- profits: on all their: produce carried to market. Mr. Passmore spoke

at some length on the same subject, pointing out that it was another tax’ on the farmer, and to him meant Ll5O a year. :s. ■ The “ Officers of the Association ” were enthusiastically received, - and the praise given them heartily concurred with. A special toast was i -drunk ,in full bumpers to Mr. Joseph Hunt, for his many services to the Association, and a vote of thanks was also passed to him. After some other toasts had been dis posed of the company dispersed, having sung “ God Save the Queen” and “ Auld Lang-Syne;” '

The Ladies’ Hour.

i A peculiar custom in Corea is thus described by a recent traveller : —“ In cities and small townships it is con sidered a great offence against modesty and custqm whenever a woman is - met ih ..the ; jjgubliq. streets in ;the,daytimq, and , they quit .their hardly ever during the day. To ; indemnify them for this strictly kept up seclusion the following remarkable arrangement Has been made. At nine o’clock in the evening during summer, and at an early hour in the winter time the city gates of Sapul, and other towns are closed at a .given signal. As soon as this has'taken place all meri v are bound to...leave the.; streets, and these are abandoned .to the women for the pur pose of recreation arid promenading. Any. male finding himself by accident belated and behind the appointed time in the streets is sure to hurry to his house as fast as possible without look ing’ up or regarding anything about ■him/’and severe punishment would fall upon any person .daring ; in thej face of .this stringent prohibition .• to . molest r women in Good ■ breeding demands from any man (arid this is always done) to cover his face with a fan as soon as he encounters ladies walking during . these hpursp. so, that hefrnay not be Tecognised,- and walk over to the . other side of the street so as not to disturb or terrify them.” ....

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1880.



Special Advertisements- O; ' Garstens & Co. (Late Weston’s), PROSPECT BUILDINGS, Tobacconist, rangy goods, AND STATIONERY. Meerschaum. Pipes, G.B.D. Pipes Nailrod, Twist, and Vanity Fair Tobacco Musical Instruments, etc., etc. Haircutting, Shaving and Shampooing. EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. 520* SHOW ! ' SHOW !! SHOW 1! ! RACES! RACES!! RACES!!! NEW GOODS. NEW GOODS. Professor’ F. Clark, HAIRDRESSER, STATIONER, A ND FANCY GOODS DEALER, MONTGOMERY’S BUILDINGS, A H 31 15 U II X O N , HAS JUST IMPORTED from Mel bourne a large assortment of FANCY GOODS, too numerous to specify in detail, . amongst ’which are the follow ing . G.B.D. Pipes, in cases Cherry do. do. Also pipes of every other description Dolls, Toy Watches Rowing Boats. Trumpets Shuttlecocks and Battledores Whips, Spades, Popguns Month Barmonicons, And all kinds of Gentlemen s Studs West’s Patent Solitaires ■ _ Also Ladies’ Hair Pads, Prize ties, Ac. NOVELS— “BIack Angel,” “Star of the South,” “ Fiery Cross,” Ac. Haircutting, Shaving, and Shampooing Saloon. Agent for .the R o f-b\irto l l (xiccuiluiH* Note the address . MONTGOMERY'S BUILDINGS. , ASHBURTON. . . , : 513* •



Special Advertisements. THE BEST VALUE FOB. READY MONEY IS THE MEN’S) CLOTHING (AND BOYS’) MANUFACTURED BY THE NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY, which can bo purchased at their Retail Branches, now established aR 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 titted. 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, j 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 Very Best Value for Ready Money. Ashburton Branch : EAST STREET. WM. SPARROW, 910 c Manager. CASH RECEIPTS Printed at “ The Guardian” office. MR. CAYGILL, of Walker street, Christchurch, is AUTHORISED to CANVASS for Advertisements for The Ashburton Guardian. ASHBURTON RACING CLUB. SETTLING DAY, TO-MORROW, 18th, at Noon, QUILL’S HOTEL. JAMES WILKIE, 558* Hon. Sec.



Cork Legs. —Modern science has brought the cork leg to a state of perfection which renders it almost impossible for the casual observer to detect the difference between the real and the artificial. There was an eminent sergeant-at-law some years ago who had a cork leg that was a triumph of artistic’ deception. None but his intimates knew for certain which was the real and which was the sham limb. A wild young wag of the “ upper bar,” who knew the ; sergeant pretty well, once thought to utilise this knowledge of the sergeant’s secret to take in a green, newly-fledged yourig barrister. The sergeant was ad dressing a special jury at Westminster in his Usual earnest and'Vehement style, and the wag whispered to his peiglibor— “ .You see how hot old Buzfuz is over his case ; now, i’ll bet you a sovereign I’ll run this pin into his leg up to the head, and he’ll never notice it, he’s so absorbed in his case. This was more than the greenhorn could rswallpw, so he took the; bet. The. wag drew a’ large pin from his waistcoat, and, leaning forward, drove it up to the head into the sergeant’s leg. A yell that froze the blood of all who heard it, that made. the .hair of the, the jury stand on ; end, rail through the Court. “By Jove I it’s the wrong leg, and I’ve lost my ,money,” exclximed the dismayed and conscience-stricken, wag, quite regardless of the pain he had inflicted upon the learned sergeant.



Wanted. XT/"ANTED. —THE GUARDIAN tells V\ your Wants for Is.—cash. WANTED —One or Two GENTLE MEN for Board and Residence, in private family, near the Domain. Apply for address to Guardian Office. 537 WANTED, at once, a Respectable GIRL, about 14,, to Assist in Housework.—Apply to Mr. Begg, Black* smithy Tin wald,' ' ' ' . 552 ANTED KNO WN—That W. H; Tuokek, Chimney Sweep, has ■ar rived/ in. Ashburton, from Christchurch, and is prepared to execute orders on the shortest notice., i Orders left at-the office of this paper, promptly attended to. 557 WANTED KNO WN, ThatGEO. U! F. HENRY, Saunders’ BHild-, ings, East Street, Ashburton, is the ONLY PHOTOGRAPHER In New Zealand .who is supplying the Public with Re-touched PICTURES, Finished Off in the Best and Latest: Fashionable Styles, at TEN'SHILLINGS per Dozen. 470 WANTED KNOWN. SOMERSET LIVERY AND . STABLES. BAIT. 1 f . AY. ; M‘RAE bogs to inform the , ~'2>ubliCithatihe has taken the above Stables fabnx, Mr. ; Bossehbergj and is ! making extensive repairs. Buggies and saddle horses on hire. : Lowest prices and best attention; ■ ■ : ' , 908c—28Go WANTED KNOWN—Just arrived from England—Christmas, New Year, and Birthday Cards. New Zealand Illustrated Annual, Young Ladies’ Jour nal, and Bow Bells, Is. Gd. each. Family Herald and Family Reader, la. each, and all pther Magaziues supplied at Christ church Prides. Colonial and European Newspapers, School Books, Stationery,&c. A visit solicited. L. F. Anwrbwes, East street, near. ~ /,627 , ITT7ANTBD KNOWN—That Visiting W Cards, plain or mourning, can be obtained printed in various styles, at the “ Guardian ” office, opposite the Railway Station. : V Barristers, Solicitors, &c. C. W. Ireland, BARRISTER .AND SOLICITOR, . Saunders’ Buildings, Ashburton. 393 Branson & Purnell, jjjARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS, - ■ ■ ’ EAST .STREET; 394 Gazette in Bankruptcy. V. ;t . IVTOTICE— The Ashburton Guardian. is 1 a Gazette is for all notices ; under. Ithe Debtors alia Creditors Art? FORMS PRINTED —“To Let” and '“For Sale”—can be obtained at the Guardian Office,



LOST, Stolen, or Strayed, A Chestnut • HORSE; three years old. Has a long scar on near hind leg ; had on a leather, collar strap, with long tether rope attached. Last seen in the direction of the Beach road.—-Any person bringing him to the , Office of this paper will be Rewarded.’ 1" OST, between Saunders’ Buildings, -Li an ci East Town Belt, a Square Silver LOCKET, with the wqrd,“ Souvenir.” Kinder will be rewarded On the Locket to the office of-this paper > f 543 £1 'KewarcL I" OST, from Wakanui, on Monday, J. November • Ist, One’.'Chestnut HACK, branded HD on.the left shoulder, with hollow back. Last ’seen in the direction of Barrhill.—Anyone returning. him to Feiedlander Bros, will receive i the above Reward. 487 Public Notices. ; ASHBURTON” GAS, GOAL, AND COKE’’COMPANY. [LIMITED.] , ■( , rjIHE TRANSFER BOOKS .will , be. CLOSED from November Gth to Novem ber 24th,-inclusive. . ; J. WARD, 498 Secretary.. ALL DEBTS due to Ashburton . Herald and Guardian, business j must be Paid to Mr. S. 'E. Poyntz, op ; behalf of the. Assignees, ;att be? Guardian - Office, East street, Ashburton, and his receipt alone will be a sufficient discharge. : . - - S.-SAUNDERS; . For Self and Co-Assignees. CAMBRIDGE’S CONCENTRATED"' \ l ESSENCE/ OF RpNNLT—fpr sweet ’ curds/ junte£s|. etc., three drops only required to each pint, ofc milk. One,? Shilling a bottle. ' -•- 529 AMBRIDGE’S ORANGE QUININE TONIC WINE-r-for loss of appetite, indigestion, and debility.: 2s. ,6d and ? 4a. 6d. a bottle. 531 CAMBRIDGE'S HAIR STIMULENT. Prevents hair.from falling off, and. induces a new .growth., > Tjyp( Shillings jit i bottle. ‘ 530 A NINEPENNY Packet of Qamhr'idg’e’a- i GINGER BEER POWDER makes " two gallons of Ginger Beer. Nearly.looo packets sold last season. - 532 ... Tenders, TENDERS. ANTED TENDERS for ERECT ING FENCING at Westerfield, 500 yards. For particulars, .apply at station. Tedders close on BATHRD 20th. ' 554 JOHN HODON. “ TO h* TENDERS are invited for the ERBC ; -TION of a VILLAIRESIDENCE for John Orr, Esq. Plans o.nd specifications may be seen at Orr and Co.’s office, Ashburton, up to Nb vember; 25th, and after ; that ■ date 'at} / the Architect’s office, Christchurch, where tenders will be received on or before 2nd December. ■ > ; ' The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. THEODORE B. JACOBSEN AND O. PEEZ, ; _ Architect’s, Hereford street, Christchurch. 556 TENDERS are invited' for the EREC TION of a Three (3) roomedHOUSE r on the Alford Forest road. * 5 Tenders will be accepted until THURS DAY Evening next.' r ( j / ] ' T >•"]’* Plans and specifications may be seen at the Office of the undersigned, to whom Tenders are to be addressed. Y ’ < 539 POYNTZ & CO. UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. TENDERS are invited for the RE PAIRS and MAINTENANCE of_ all the Roads in this'district for a term'off three years feacli ward to be'tendered for Separately. Written tenders, endorsed, are to be sent in, addressed to the Chairman, not later than noon of MONDAY, the'29th ! ddy of November. The Clerk will be at The'office every Thursday of each week, from nine to twelve o’clock a. m., to give the general conditions and specifications of the work. 1 ROBT. D. PULLAR, ' Clerk and Surveyor to the Board. ’ Road Board- Office; Westerfield, Octi e 27, 1880. /:-v:. v4OB ASHBURTON BOUNTY COUNCIL; . d 6& COLLARS FOR iBBf.“ TENDERS are invited for . the, Supply of 710 DOG-COLLARS, and for Re-badghig 846 Collars," now at - the ‘ Council Offices; Ashburton, -for:188I. Particulars to be seen at . the Town Clerks’ Offices, Christchurch and Timaru ; the Road Board Office, South Rakat! and the Council Offices; Ashburton.' Tenders, - ‘. £ Tender for 'Dog/ Collars,” will be received at the Council Offices, Ashburton, up'To iIL a.ni. on WEDNESDAY, the 24th November. The lowest or any tender not necessarily' accepted. By order, . , . r • r-..., ' ‘ f. mainwaring;. .V? Clerk, ; Ashburton,... ... ~ 11th November, 1880. 540 V. R. RESERVES TO LET. r V.j rBYENDERS.'are invited for,,the LLASE ~ I for fourteen years/,of,RESERVE, No 2012/ containing 1,500: acres,./and... situated near Coldstream, Rarigitata. f . , (. Alternative .tenders will . he. received,; : either for the Reserve as. a .>vlvole,,jOt in... j Three Blocks, of : 500 acres’each.,, /? *•;,..• I ..fj Condition's of Lease maybe obtained pn/ ; .> .. application tp Mr, Hj. H.j Jtltmah, Gqyern-,,. ■ ment Buildings, ' Christchurch, eiflier by. .... letter or personally, pn any. Saturday. ... Tenders, addressed to the Oorainissioher . r , : of Crown, Lands,, Christchurch/' VUi/be/Y received up To Monday, the’22hd of No-,. fl ,- vember next, bs-./tW JOHN MARSHMAN, . Commissipner.ofrCrpwu Lands// T Christchurch f October 21st, 1880- 389 METHYEN AGENCY. ' _ ' . .’'’'L MORGAN 'and HIRES, General Store- .J keepers,. Methven, ■. are • authorised ■ agents for the Ashburton, Guardian. Subscribers!will: please get Their papers*; f from the agents in future. ,-OrderS ;en-=* trusted to them - will’- receive rproropt " " attention. { |0 you Want the News of ; the 'Day * f Read the Ashburton : Guardian, ’ Price, One Penny.