THE CHURCHES.

SUNDAY AND WEEK NIGHT SER VICES AND MEETINGS.

EPISCOPALIAN CHURCH.— Tancred Street, West. Rev. A. W. Hands, Incumbent.

Sunday.

Morning at 11 a.m., Mr. J. Ward. Afternoon at 2.30, Sunday School. Evening at 6.30, Rev. A. W. Hands. Wednesday. Evening Service at 7 p-m., Rev. A. W. Hands. Choir Practice at 8.. • Thursday. Confirmation Classes at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m., and Sunday School Teachers’ Meeting at 7.30. Country Services —To-Morrow. Greenstreet at 3p. m., Mr. W. C. Walker. Tinwald at 6.30 p.m., Mr. J. Ward. Longbeach, Rev. A. W. Hands. Willowby, 3 p.m., Mr. J. Ward.

EAKAIA PARISH. Rev. W. H. Elton, Incumbent,

Sunday.

St. Mark’s Church, Rakaia.—Morning at 11, Lay Reader. Afternoon, at 3, Baptism and Children’s Service. Even ing, at 7, Rev. W. H. Elton. St. John’s, Barrhill, 11 a.ra., Rev. W. H.

Elton. Kyle, 3 p.m., Lay Reader. Methven, at 11 a. m., Lay Reader. All Saints, Shenvood, 3 p.m., Lay Reader. Communion.—First Sunday in the month at St. Mark’s. Second Sunday at St. John’s. Fourth Sunday at St. Barna bas. Fifth Sunday at All Saints. Baptism in St. Mark’s, and Children’s Service at 3 p.m., second Sunday in the month. Sunday School. St. Mark’s, St. John’s, and Kyle, at 2.30 evenqSunday. Friday. Evensong and Choir Practice at 7.30. — St. Mark’s.

PRESBYTERIAN CHUECH.—Have lock Street, West. Eev. A. M Beattie, Minister. Sunday Services. Morning at 11, and Evening at 6.30, in the Church. —Eev. A. M. Beattie. In Ashton School and Waterton Library Hall alternately, at 3 o’clock afternoon —fortnightly—Eev. A. M. Beattie. Sunday School in the Church at 2.30 afternoon. —Mr. W. Gavin, Superinten dent. Tuesday. Finance Committee—First Tuesday of every month, in the Church at 7.30. S. S. Teachers’ Association—Second Tues day of every month, in the Church at 7.30. Wednesday. Pastor’s Bible Class in the Church Vestry—Weekly at 7. Week night Service at B—Eev. A. M. Beattie. Thursday. Tinwald School —Weekly service at 7.30, Friday. Choir Practice at 7.30 —Mr. Savage, con ductor ; Mr. A. Stott, organist.

RAKAIA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, —Town Hall, Rakaia. B. J. Westbrooke, Minister.

Sunday. Rakaia Town Hall at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m, Chertse} 7 ; at 3 o’clock.

WESLEYAN METHODIST CHURCH. —Caaieron Street, East. Rev. W. Keall, Pastor. Sunday. Evening, at JO. 30, Rev. W. Keall. Morning, at 11, Rev. W. Keall. Sunday School —Afternoon, at 2.30.

COUNTRY SERVICES. Old Men’s Home —Afternoon, a* 3, Rev. W. Keall. Tinwald —Evening, at 6.30, Mr. H. M. Carson. Seafield—Afternoon, at 2.30, Mr. G. W. Leadley ; Sunday School at 1.30. Monday. ' Cameron Street Church —Prayer meeting at eight o’clock.

Tuesday.

Class Meeting at 8.

Thursday. Class Meeting, 'at 7 ; Preaching Service at eight, Rev. W. Keall. Friday. Choir Practice at 7-30., Mr. Weeks, con ductor.

PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH. —Wills Street, East. Rev. Arthur J. Smith, Pastor. . Sunday. Morning School at 10 a. m. Morning Service at 11 a.m., Mr. Allison. Afternoon School at 2.30 p. m. Evening Service at 6.30 p.m., Mr. J. E. Buchanan.

Monday.

Ladies’ Class —In the Church at 7.30 p.m.

Tuesday.

Divine Service at 7.30 p.m,

Wednesday. Children’s Singing Class, at 7 p.m., Miss Jowsey, teacher.

Thursday.

Class Meeting at 7.30 p.m.

Friday'. Choir practice at 7.30 p. m. NEWLANDS PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH.

Sunday. Morning School, 9.30. Divine Service at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m,

ASHBURTON FORKS. Sunday Afternoon Service at 2.30, Mr. G. Aston.

ROMAN CATHOLIC CHAPEL.— Burnett Street West. Rev. Father Chervier. Mass at 11 a.m. on the second Sunday of every month. Benediction service in the evening of the same day at 6.30.

MAIL NOTICES.

Mails close at the Ashburton Post Office, as follows : For Christchurch and North at 5.30 a. m. 10 a.in., and 5 p.m., daily. For Ohertsey 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, Timaru, and South at 6 a.m. and 10 a.m. daily. For Grcenstreet, Ashburton Forks, Mount Somers, and Ashburton Gorge, on Tuesdays and Fridays, at 10.30 a m. For Ashton, Waterton, and Longbeach, at 4.30 p.m. daity. For Wakanui, Elgin, and Seafield, on Tuesdays and Fridays, at 6 a. m.

Mails arrive at the Ashburton Post Office — From Christchurch at 10.25 a.m., 4.30 p.m., and 7.50 p.m. . _ _ From Chertsey, Rakaia, &c. at 10.20 a.m. daily. : , From 'Dunedin and intermediate places at 5.35 p.m. daily. Fr«m Temuka and Timaru at 10.15 a.m. and 5.30 p.m. daily. ... , . From Greenstreet, Ashburton lorks, Mount Somers, and Ashburton Gorge on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 3 p.m.

W. St. G, Douglas, Postmaster,

COMMERCIAL.

ASHBURTON RETAIL LIST,

CHRISTCHURCH CORN EXCHANGE

The following is the Corn Exchange re port for the week ending, Friday evening, the 10th inst.;— 'Advices from South Australia and Vic toria with regard to the corn crops are encouraging. The season so far has been favorable. In certain districts in New South Wales the winter has been the driest on record. The Government as tronomer for the latter colony states ; “ For Sydney, the present Avinter is the driest on record, and yet the rainfall ob servations go back to 1840. Indeed, the rainfallforMay, June, and July has not only the reputation of being the least for the three months of winter, but comes near the driest three months we have ever recorded for forty-one years. October,. November, and December, 1867, include the driest period ive have knoAvri, and give a total rainfall of only D 26 inch, Avhile the three months’ Avinter of 1880 gives a total rainfall of only 1’96 inch. Such drought in winter is, however, more remarkable than the dry summer period. The winter Avhich in point of dryness comes nearest that of 1880 av as that of 1872, which, dry as it was, yielded 4’25 inches, or more than double the fall during the same period of 1880. It is stated on good authority that in 1837 Avheat sown at Maitland in May of that year was found in the ground in Septem ber Avithout any sign of germination.” There are some indications of a dry season in Canterbury. Rain is wanted in many districts. The land is ploughing up very dry. The rainfall registered at the meteorological station from the first of January to the end of last month aves 5 - 74 inches. It is, hoAvever, premature to cry out, as the crops are looking Avell at present. Wheat.—The demand for this class of grain is hardly so good this Aveek, at the same time prices are not appreciably affected. Good sound milling is Avorth 4s. to 4s. 3d.; second quality ranging from 3s. to 3s. 9d.; chick wheat, 2s. to 2s. 6d. Millers are still in the market for good quality Avheat. Inferior is rather neglected. The demand for seed parcels has visibly decreased, and prices in conse have someAvhat retrograded, 4s. 3d. to 4s. 7d. being the present values. Oats—Shippers are in the market for samples of bright milling qualities at from Is. 6d. to Is. Bd. per bushel. Feed parcels are not sought after by them. The local demand is the only one for this class of oats they are passing into consumption at from Is. 3d. to Is. 44d per bushel. Inferior feed quality, Is. to Is. 2d. Barley—Brewers and maltsters are still open to buy, but not at high figures. Their present requirements arc amply supplied, and indeed their future ones (to some extent) also. Prime malting samples will command 3s. to 3s. 3d per bushel ; second class samples, 2s. to 2s. fid.; feed quality, Is. 6d. to Is. Bd. per bushel. Shippers are in the market for fairly good quality at about 2s. 6d. per bushel. Grass Seed —Trade in this article of produce has been better during the past month, and seed of good quality is readily saleable at from 2s. 6d. to 2s. 9d. per bushel ; light and badly dressed samples, Is. 6d. to 2s. per bushel. Cocksfoot —Sales have been made during the Aveek at from 3d. to 3jd. per lb. Potatoes—The season is drawing to a close. Stocks in the hands of farmers are rather above the average for the season of the year. No remunerative outlets are open beyond New Zealand ports. Sales are reported during the Aveek at 18s. per ton. In the absence of actual orders buyers are reticent at these low figures. Quotations are nominal, at from 18s. to 20s. per ton. Cheese and Butler—There is no change to report in values. The former is in good supply at 4d. to 4kl per lb. The latter is abundant, and almost unsaleable. Hay— sos. to 555. per ton delivered in town.

The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, have received the following copy of produce telegram, dated London, September 7 : Wool.—Competition by both Home and Foreign buyers is active. Up to date, 140,000 bales have been sold. Superior greasy, superior combing washed, medium and inferior comb ing washed and scoured, have advanced >fd. to id. per lb. Lambs, market firmer. Cloth ing washed and faulty scoured, market un changed. Seedy and heavy wools are neglected. Wheat—Foreign arrivals heavy. Market flat. Adelaide is worth 455., and New Zea land 435. per 4961 b.

[by telegraph.] Dunedin, Sept. 10,

Good sample milling wheat, 4 s - 4 c b to 4s. yd. ; fowl’s wheat, 2s. 6d. to 35.; feed oats, is. sd. to is. 6d.; milling is. yd. to is. Sd. jlmalt barley. 2s. gel. to 3s. 3d. ; feed, is. gd. to 2s. 6c1.; potatoes, L2 55.; grass hay, L2 los ; oaten hay, L 3 ; medium wheat, 3s. gd. to 45.; straw, L2 ; bran, L 3 10s. ; pollard, L 4 10s. ; flour, Lio 10s. to Li 1 ; oatmeal, Lg I os.; pearl barley, LlB ; onions, ys. 6d. to Ss.; cheese, Scl. ; bacon, rolled, gd.; hams, gyid.; sides bacon, per lb. (grain fed); chaff, L2 15s. ; prime beef, 263. per loolbs. ; mutton, 2^d.

The Ashburton Guardian, COUNTY AGRICULTURAL & SPORTING RECORDER SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11,1880.

Take Them in !—The constables have been busy during the week, taking the names of those storekeepers who “ hang out their banners on the outward walls” of their premises. Itis against the by-laws for merchants to display their goods outside their shops, and some score or so unfortu nates who have been taken at unawares,in this offence have been had, and “ the cry is still, they come. ”

The Amateur Dramatic Club.— We understand.that at the wish of the Rev. Mr. Hands, the Amateur Dramatic Club will play for the benefit of the Church, bazaar. With the funds thus raised it is proposed to procure material on which the ladies Avho are aiding the bazaar may Avork. The Club have therefore put in preparation “ The Child of the Regiment ” and that piece, along Avith “ Nan ” (by special request) will be given at an early date.

Cricket Meeting. — A meeting of the Committee of the Cricket Club Avas held in the County Chambers, at which Mi’. G. W. Andreivs presided. Apologies for absence Avere read from lavo members. The Secretary Avas ordered to obtain material to the extent of LlO and various improvements on the ground were authorised, such as making lockers, re moving the pump, solving grass seed, etc. It Avas start practice on Satur day week, and in connection with this, members’ attention Avas drawn to rule pro viding that members must pay all dues before playing. Mrs. Thompson’s Benefit. — The Ama teur Dramatic Society on Thursday repeated their entertainment for Mrs. Thompson’s benefit. There Avas a marked improve ment in the acting throughout both pieces presented—“ Going to the Races” and “Nan, the good for nothing’’—and though the complaint Ave had to make of Wednesday night’s performance regarding the necessity for prompting, was greatly removed in the first piece on Thursday, in the second the prompter’s voice became more prominent, sometimes Ave thought unnecessarily so. Still taking the per formance right through, Ave think it is the best the Club has ever given, and one of AA’hich players of greater pretensions may Avell be proud. Mrs. Thompson played the spoilt, Avayward, ill-trained, “ weed ” of a girl to the life, and her two “ fathers,” who had adopted her, found excellent exponents in Messrs Elston and Felton. The other characters Avere all well sus tained ; and the applause the pieces earned Avas as genuine as could be given. Mrs. Thompson elicited thunders of applause for the jig, Highland fling, and hornpipe she danced in character, and the orchestra was A T ery Avell up to the mark indeed. We were glad to see such a full house, as well for the Club’s sake as for Mrs. Thomp son’s, for both deserved it. The Confederate Diorama.—Accord ing to announcement, Thompson’s Dio rama of the Civil War in America, repre senting the most important events in con nection with that period of United States history, was exhibited at the Town Hall last night. There A\ r as a very fair attend ance ; and the Avhoie entertainment must bo pronounced as the most complete and ingenious of its kind ever shown in the colony. The mechanical portion of the diorama was Avorkecl Avith much precision and skill, and the nice way in which tip light Avas managed at times produced most admirable effects. Lieut. Herman gave descriptive remarks as each picture passed in review, and his frequent sallies of wit were provocative of much mirth in some of the more ludicrous scenes. The same gentleman also amused the audience very highly by a Avonderful display of ventri loquial poAvers, completely convulsing the house. Great interest was evinced in the distribution of gifts, a portion of the even ing’s programme Avhich no doubt many of those present, especially the juveniles, looked fonvard to Avith impatience, in consequence of the display of valuable articles just in front of the stage. A sil ver watch, clock, cruets, pictures, and various other useful and ornamental goods Avere distributed, a youth named McQuinn being the lucky recipient of the watch. The" entertainment concluded with a panoramic view of the funeral of General StoneAvall Jackson, which was rendered extra impressive by the “Dead March in Saul ” being played Avhile the mournful procession passed along. An exhibition of the diorama will be given this afternoon, specially to suit the con venience of school children ; and the visit of Lieut. Herman and his company to Ashburton will terminates to-night, Avhen, in addition to the ordinary programme, an immense number of presents are to be dis tributed.

Ashburton Library. —A general meet ing of subscribers to the Ashburton Library was held on Thursday. There was but a small attendance, owing, no doubt, to the various other meetings that were held that evening. Mr, Ward, the Presi dent of the Library, occupied the chair, and in opening the meeting said it had chiefly met to consider a motion, of which Dr. Ross had previously given notice; by which a rule was proposed to be altered, to make the Committee to consist of ton members instead of five, as at present. Dr. Ross, however, was not present, and the Chairman considered the motion could not, therefore, be gone into, and must lapse. He was, nevertheless, willing to hear an expression of opinion from the meeting on the point, and would be guided by their decision. Mr. Roberts said Dr. Ross had intimated to him that he would be unable to be present at the meeting, and had asked him to introduce the motion ; but, being a member of Com mittee, he had declined to do so, pro mising, however, to ask some other mem ber to bring forward the .matter. A con versation ensued as to the usual course followed in such eases, and eventually Mr. Douglas proposed, and Mr. Jacobson seconded, that Mr. Roberts be permitted to move the motion standing in the name of Dr. Ross. This being carried, Mr. Roberts moved, pro forma, that the number of members of Committee be increased from five to ton. Mr. Jacobson seconded the motion, but drew attention to the fact that, in reality, the Committee was not confined to five members, inasmuch as all office bearers were ex officio members of Com mittee in addition to the elected members. While, as a matter of form, he seconded the resolution, ho was entirely averse to its purport The Secretary having read ovgr the attendances of the Committee at meetings hold during the quarter, Mr. St. Hill thought that as the members had been so regular, and devoted themselves so thoroughly to their work, an addition to the number was uncalled for. After several other members had expressed themselves on the motion, it was put to the meeting, but was negatived, without a voice in its favor. The Treasurer read his balance sheet for the quarter, which showed receipts to thp amount of 1/27 10s., and expenditure, L2l los. 6d,, which, with a balance to the credit of the institution at the commencement of the quarter, Ipft them Lli 3s. 4d. to the good. Tho Secretary stated that the existing rules of the Library had begn found somewhat-cum brous, and a sub.-Comuuttee had been appointed to revise them, ML Jacobson then read tho proposed rules, and gave notice to move their adoption at a meeting to be called in due course. On the motion of Mr. St. Hill, seconded by Mr. Bird, a vote of thanks was accorded to the Committee for their careful management of the affairs of tho Library during the past quarter. The proceeding then ter minated.

Police Cases. —There was a clean sheet at the R.M. Court on Thursday. Insolvency. —Joseph Bryant, farmer, Longbeach, has filed. Mr. .W. R. Boyle has been appointed creditors’ trustee in the estate of T. P. Gleeson, of the’ Hinds.

Tenders for Ckoav’s Road. —The tenderers for the ditch on Crow’s Road are referred to an advertisement of the Longbeach Board in another column.

Legal Notice. —Dr. Foster and Mr. Frederick Wilding have entered into partnership as barristers and solicitors under the firm of Foster and Wilding. A representative of the firm Avill probably be located in Ashburton.

A. and P. Association. —A meeting of the A. and P. Association Committee is to be held at the Somerset on Wednesday next at three p.m. On the same evening at half past seven, Mr. Passmore will read his paper on Agricultural Mabhinory, in the upper room of the Town Hall. The horse parade Takes place in the Associa tion’s grounds on the 2nd prox, and the annual cattle show on the 16th Novem ber.

The Wakanui School Affair.— A re port of aii indignation , meeting held at Wakanui over the three shillings question appears in another column. We under stand that summonses have been issued to everal of the leading householders who took part in the meeting, and the battle is to be fought out in the R.M. Court. We hope the bailiff will be cleared out of the hail of justice in time to let these,) great coses he heard. A Scotch Concert. — r i ho Caledonian Society have decided to give a concert of Scotch music, Scotch dances, &c.> in a Aveek or two, and the Committee Avould be glad to hear of friends possessing vocal ability or dancing talent who would be Avilling to aid them in making a first-class Scotch programme. Excellent pipe music will be supplied, as well as first-class dancing, though as yet the “ foursome ” is hardly complete, but certainly will be, as aid of a superior character is promised from the south. We hope members of the Society in the country districts Avill in terest themselves in bringing to the Com mittee’s knowledge the existence of any musical talent—Lowland or Highland— that may exist in their neighborhood. A dance undei- the Society’s auspices is also to be arranged for.

Ashburton High School. —At a meet ing of the Board of G° vernors of the Ash burton High Schoolheldon Thursday, there Avere present Dr. Trevor (in the chair), his Worship the Mayor, Messrs. E. G. Wright, Percy Cox, John Grigg. It was resolved that, in future, the meetings of the Board be held at four o’clock on the sitting days of the County Council. Tenders were opened for the erection of a building to form part of the intended High School, and that of James Bradley for a brick edifice, at L 385 was accepted. Mr. Maimvaring tendered his resignation as Secretary to the Board, in consequence of his multifarious duties in connection with the County Council, and after mem bers had expressed their regret at his so doing, Mr. Mainwairing’s resignation was accepted. The appointment of his suc cessor Avas held over till next meeting, to be held at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, 6th October. The Board then adjourned. Caldonian Society. Caledonian Society Avar held on Thursday in the upper room of the Town Hall, at which some twenty or thirty members attended, a very satisfactory number considering the many other mootings being hold in the town that night. Dr. Stewart, Vice- PresidentjOf the Society, Avas in the chair in the unavoidable absence of M. Stitt, Esq., the President. A Committee was appointed to look out for a suitable piece of ground in the vicinity of the township, with a view to its purchase for a sports ground, and to report at a future meeting. It Avas also decided to give a concert of Scotch music, Highland dancing, etc., at as early a date as possible, in the Town Hall, and a strong Committee was ap pointed as follows to make arrangements : —Dr. Stewart (Vice-President), Messrs. J. Mac Lean Dunn (Secretary), R. Pul Jar, G. Kidd, J. Scott, J. W. M‘Rao W. Anderson, and Murdoch Eider. Another Committee, composed of Dr. Stewart, and Messrs. A. Forbes, M‘Ba.o, Doherty, Anderson, Reid, Scott, and Pullar, was appointed to make arrangements for a dance, to come off as soon as possible. After some other unimportant business the meeting adjourned.

A Bum in the R. M, Court. —lt is not every day the Resident Magistrate’s Courthas the bailiff in,” but the Ash burton Court finds itself in that unpleasant position just now. The. Court is held in the Templar Hall, wdiich belongs to a Company of Good Templai's and others, of which Company Councillor St. Hill is one of the guiding spirits. The rent of the Hall to the Court is, we believe, some L6O per annum, and the vouchers for the rent have travelled back and forth between Ashburton and Wellington some half dozen times or so, the journeys of the innocent documents having been caused by some arithmetical error in the computation of the amount actually due. Until this computation was put square Government wouldn't part. Yesterday the Company put the bailiff into the Courthouse, and only yesterday the vouchers completed another journey from Wellington to Ashburton. The aggravat ing thing about these vouchers is that the

officials who endorse the documents do not condescend upon any further state ment than the curt one that the computa tion is inaccurate, and consequently the matter stands still. The Company do not like this, and to bring matters to a head the bum occupies the court. He had some difficulty in getting in, we believe, but suc ceeded in making his entrance in the Clerk’s absence. Bums will go in any where apparently, but it is seldom indeed we hear of such a “ contempt of Court” being committed as a bum-bailiff squatted upon the very table of the Magistrate. Plucky bum. Surely it is time the Court house were fixed up.

Government Buildings, Timaru.— The Government buildings at Timaru, costing LG,OOO, have been completed, and are now occupied. They are splendidly fitted up. Dunedin at the Melbourne Exhibi tion. —Over twenty tons of Dunedin exhibits for the Melbourne Exhibition were shipped by the Tararua on Thursday. Others are to follow.

Light Hearted Prisoners. —ADunedin telegram says : —The Maori prisoners ap pear to be enjoying themselves immensely. For some hours on Thursday they were playing cricket on the reclaimed laud, and afterwards indulged in racing, jumping, and other athletic sports.

A Horse Stealer. —A man named Kelly is at present under remand at Auckland for horse-stealing. He is said to have stolen within the last two months some forty or fifty horses, and ridden the majority of them to death.

New Church.— The foundation stone of the now St. Mary's (Episcopalian) Churclf, Timaru, was.laid on Thursday, by the Dean of Christchurch, in the presence of a large concourse of people. The Primate was unable to attend through ill health. Several thousand pounds have already been promised towards the cost of the church.

A Protest. —At the meeting ,of the Oamaru County Council on Thursday it was resolved to request the Government to tako other steps for the protection of tho railway at Maheno than by turning the river on to properties of the adjacent settlers. It was also resolved that the Council will hold the Government respon sible for’all damage done through the pro tection works.

The Acting - Governor. —At three, o’clock on Thursday afternoon. Chief Jus tice Prendergast was sworn in’at Welling ton as Acting-Governor by Mr. Justice Johnson. The Premier. tho ; Minister for Public Works, and the (Colonial Secretary Were present. A proclamation appears in the Gazette of his assumption of the office, of Administrator of the Government.

. ■ Reinstated.— The Dunedin Harbor Board, in consideration of Captain Raton’s long service and the fact that the insub ordinate conduct of Avhich he was recently guilty Avas .his first offence, reinstated him m ; his former position as pilot from the 10th inst. He Avas at the same time strongly reprimanded and further in formed that a repetition of his offence will ensure instant dismissal. Pilot Loudon’s application; for an inquiry into his conduct was granted, such inquiry to be held before the Avhoie Board. I Municipal Elections. —For the north east Avard of Christchuach, Mr. Henry Thompson has been returned, Avith a majority of 287 votes over Mia Edward Thomas, who only scored 54. Mr. Nel son K, Cherrill was returned for the north-Avest Avard Avith 356 votes to Mr. J. P. Olivers 169. At Sydenham, Messrs. White, Edward Pavitl, and Sydney Day, Avere the successful candidates, Messrs. Sheirlaw and Merritt having been crowded put. At Lyttelton, Messrs. Webb, Garforth, and Reed obtainad the seats, excluding Mr. T. M'Clatchie.

The Laavs of Death. —The Dunedin Medical Association have decided to repre sent to the Colonial Secretary the desir ability of amending the Registration Act as follows 1. That no death be registered until a certificate of its cause, signed by the medical man cvlio has been in regular attendance, is produced to the registrar. 2. That no burial be allowed within a radius of ten miles from aregistrar’s office until the death has been registered or reported to a coroner for his direction. 3. That a medical man required to certify to the cause of death be empowered to call before him Avhere practicable any one or more of the informants named in the Act, from whom he has reason to believe he can obtain such information as may he necessary to the discharge of his duty. That, failing such attendance, the medical man be relieved from any responsibility under the Act.

Railway Matters. —Circulars hav e been issued to the various departments on the Christchurch section re the now rates of pay, by Avliich employees are requested to signify their acceptance or rejection of the same at once, so that the places of those refusing may be filled up after Saturday next, September 11th. The various gangers or foremen of the outdoor staff are notified to reply on behalf of their men and forward replies as received. The deputation appointed by the committee of delegates to present their recommenda tions re the revised scale of pay to the railway employees waited upon Mr. Smith, asking him to forward the same to the Minister of Public Works. In replying to questions from the deputation, Mr. Smith said , that he had telegraphed for discretionary powers to increase skilled laborers’ pay, but would receive no in structions till the present agitation had ceased. He Avould forward the recom mendations to the proper quarter. At the committee meeting on Wednesday, the delegate sent to Dunedin reported the result of his visit to the railway employees in that city, and an unanimous vote of thauks Avas passed for his valuable services. —Press.

CORRESPONDENCE.

We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expressed by our correspondents.

THE WAKANUI SCHOOL.

To the Editor

Sir, —I am somewhat surprised at the tone of a letter inserted in your issue of the 7thhnst., signed ‘ ‘James Brown. ” That worthy little man speaks as if the school property were his own, and had every rig it to do with it as he thinks tit, and that the Presbyterians and Wesleyans of the district were intruders, trespassing on his private property. I w onder if lie thinks that because he is a member of the Committee he can do as he wishes, and shut the mouths of the true representa tives of the district. Last year, when not a member of the Committee, and when he knew nothing of its financial state, he took it upon him to write .to the Board of Education accusing the church goers of destroying the school property. But this letter, like a good many others he has written, was laid aside. 1 wonder if his motive is to promote education when he is doing his.utmost to throw a stumbling block in the way of what we might term ‘‘Education in the highest sense of the word.” He says he would not even grant the use of the school to McGuire without a charge. I should say not: Charge him double. McGuire is too personal in his remarks. When a man proposes to give a lecture on education, he has no right to comment on the high complexion of a man’s prominent features, nor of his capa bilities as a scientist within his own family circle.

“1 have done more for the promotion of education in the district than any other. ” What confidence, what self-esteem, what egotism ! Wakanui is not the first Com mittee Mr. Brown has been a member of with unpleasant results. I will tell you a well-known secret, Not many years ago, near the side of a brook not fifty miles from where I now stand, on a beautiful evening, no matter what month, there was a well known little man conducted, or guided, by what you might imagine a company of friends at a distance, but on approaching near looked like enemies. They were a mob thirsting for his blood. They wore leading him like a lamb to the slaughter. He was clothed in sackcloth and gunpowder, and on his breastplate was written, “Do you recognise me as Chairman?” And seemingly they did recognise him, for when-they came to the appointed place they set a light to his feet and left him, as they thought that he ho would not want a path to tread upon. This was payment for his great zeal to pro mote education and carry things as he wished. I thought the people of Canter bury were more enlightened than to im pede a man on his journey in doing good. However, the fire had not the desired effect. His mission was not yet fulfilled. The Power of the air could not afford to loose such a faithful servant. My man, you have over-stepped the mark, here, you must try your hand in a new place. So the little man packed up his budget and travelled into a far country, promising! to fulfil his mission to the utmost of his ability, and that promise he has most faithfully kept. No wonder he can speak of his payment in full so con fidently at the end of his journey. I should say he deserves compound interest with it. It was in a school in his new place that he first took up his abode, and Ids object of revenge was a poor pedagogue —he ruled him with a rod of iron. This man not doing as he wished, he sent him away on his own authority ; and in this way he has been exercising' his authority ever since.- But the peojple are beginning to open their eyes to plain facts —rand it is high time.. -You caii make but little of a man who has no regard fqr the truth, Put him out, and keep him out. Things went quiet and smoothly when' he was out, but as soon as he got in ho com menced his old game again. The prin ciples, the feelings of common nature rise in rebellion against such domineering over liberty.—lam, &c., An Outsider.

THE BOROUGH ELECTION.

OnThursday tile votingfor Borough Coun cillors to fill the'places of Messrs. Andrew Orr, George St. Hill; and Weymouth Roberts, whose, term in office had expired, took J place. The gentlemen whose ser vices were placed at the disposal of rate payers, and from Avhom a choice of three had to.be made were Messrs. St. Hill and Roberts (the old members), Messrs. Jolm Orr, and Ivess, and Dr. Trevor. The voting began at nine o’clock as usual, but there Avap jio stir Avhatever, and scarcely anything unusual that Avould have lead a stranger to the conclusion that an election Avas in progress. Only one cart, bearing an electioneering bill Avas to be seen, and that only at intervals. At seven o’clock the Returning Officer had counted up all the votes, and at that hour a fairish crowd of people. had assembled at the Borough Chambers to hear the

declaration of the poll, which the Returning Officer, Mr. Brad dell, made,as follows :

Yotes. G. H. St. Hill ... ... 163 Joseph Ivess ... ... 117 Weymouth Roberts ... 109 John Orr ... 78 J. E. Trevor ... 76

Mr. Braddell, therefore, declared the first three gentlemen elected. (Loud cheers.) Mr. St. Hill then stood up on the door step of the Council Chamber, and said that the figures just read out were a con vincing proof, Avhatever his detractors might say to the contrary, that he had met the approval of the ratepayers. Those figures, at least, Avere “ honest,” and there Avas nothing anonymous about them, even if the other figures weren’t honest, as had been said. (A voice—“ What about the fifties now?”) He had in the past done his duty faithfully and honestly, and it Avould be his endeavor still to follow out that policy. He would never alloiv himself to be influenced by any, clique w’hatover, hut Avould ahvaysact with independence for' the good of the Borough. He Avished them, however, to bear in mind, that they must not expect too much from the Council, as that body greatly Avanted what was indispensable to getting along Avell—viz., the “spondulax.” Good men Avore very valuable, but the “spoils'.” were the thing. He Avould again thank them for the honor they had clone him, which he valued very highly. (Cheers.) After cries for “ Ivess ” had been made, Mr. St. Hill in a few words returned thanks in Mr. Ivess’ name for that gentle man’s return, saying ho Avas in Welling ton, and Avould thank them himself on his return.

Mr. Weymouth Roberts then came for- Avard in response to loud calls. He said he couldn’t afford in these times to buy coals to “ get up steam,” so they mustn’t look for a speech. He didn’t deal in that sort of thing. He hoped they- would have no cause to complain of his conduct in the Council, for he Avould always do his best for the good of the Borough, and all the ratepayers, himself in particular. (Laughter). There was a hole in the ballad, and he could not go on with the song, so he Avould Avind up Avith thanks. (Renewed laughter).

Mr. Joliu Orr thanked the electors who had voted for him. He had not had much time at his disposal during the elec tion period; possibly if he had been more at liberty the figures would have been very different, for he had not asked any votes. Had he been returned, he did not think the Council would have suffered a loss in intelligence, nor would it have been weakened in its power to attend to the Borough’s business. His great reason for coming forward was that he might have been able, had he been returned, to direct the Council’s endeavors towards the re moval of many nuisances existing in the township, and very bad smells that arose in different parts of the Borough.. These had been so bad that medical men had told him they were able to trace deaths that occurred to the direct consequences of these nuisances. It had been made ap parent to him that it was useless to speak to the Councillors on the subject, for the answer always was—What can we do ? He, however, thought that something could be done. The ratepayers seemed to be satis fied with the Council, and their vote? that day had shown that' they were. Doubt less the men chosen were good men, and he trusted they would not forget what he said regarding the sanitary state of the town. (Hear, hear). Dr. Trevor was the last speaker. He was certainly disappointed at the result of the voting—though, after all, there was very little reason for being surprised. He had come forward late in the, day, when nearly all the electors had been pledged to vote for others. Still he occupied no mean position when he obtained the support ho had done without any effort. He agreed in a great measure with Mr. Orr’s remarks regarding the sanitary state of the town, and hoped the Council would take notice of them. He was pleased to see the good feeling with which the elec tion had been conducted, which was in marked contrast to the elections in many other Boroughs, where contesting a Council scat was so disagreeable an affair that it was difficult to get good men to come forward to serve the ratepayers. (Applause.) A vote of thanks having been passed to the Returning Officer, at the instance of Messrs St. Hill and Roberts, the proceed ings closed.

MAGISTERIAL.

ASHBURTON. —Friday, Sept. 10,1880,

(Before Mr. E. Guinness, R.M.) JUDGMENT SUMMONS.

Friedlander Bros. v. Bryant. Mr. O’Reilly, for defendant, called Mr. 0. 0. Hurrell, who proved that the defendant had that morning made a declaration of insolvency. Mr. O’Reilly argued that on a declaration of bankruptcy being filed, all property of the debtor is vested in the Clerk of the District Court. In this case there were no effects. Mr. Hugo Fried lander, who represented the plaintiffs, called Mr. G. Willcocks, who gave evidence that the defendant had spent a deal of money in drink while witness was proprietor of the Wheatsheaf Hotel. His Worship said that from the fact of the defendant having filed a declaration in bankruptcy, and there being'no effects in the estate, he could make no order in the case. A FENCING CASEi Mrs. Gibson sued George Cole for LG 125., being the half cost of erecting a fence which divided the properties of the parties. Mr. Branson for plaintiff, and Mr. O’Reilly for defendant. A consider able part of the morning w r as taken up with this case. The weight of evidence went to show that the fence instead of being erected had only undergone repairs, and these not of the most substantial character. His Worship considered that the fence was not a sufficient one within the meaning of the Ordinance, and gave judgment for the defendant, with costs LI 7s. EAKAlA.—Thursday, Sept. 9. Before Mr. F. Guinness, R.M., and Messrs. Mackie, and Holmes, J. P.’s police Cases. W. Legerwbod was fined 403. for two unregistered dogs in his possession. Win. Fergusson was fined 20s. for one dog in hia possession—the fine to be remitted if he can pi’oduce a receipt for previous re gistration by next Court day. D. Dolan was fined 205.-for one unregistered dog. R. Taylor, P. O’Malley, W. Doherty. J. Gaarder, W. G. Kemp, W. Hartnell, and ,

W. Kemble, were each fined ss. for cattle wandering at large in the township. ■ ASSAULT. ’ .‘ Patrick O’Keefe v. Dennis Murphy. Plaintiff accused defendant of ill-treating plaintiff's son, a boy about eight, yeairs of age. Murphy said that O’Keefe’s : boy, with two other little boys, had taken an old horse of his and were all three riding it about in a cruel manner. Defendant went after the boys, and when they saw him coming, they jumped off the horse, and in trying to get away O’Keefe fell on the gravel, when he must have received the cut on his face. , He admitted striking the boy on the back with a stick of broom, but swore he did not strike him on the face. His Worship said that by defen dant’s own admission he had struck the boy, in doing which he had taken the law in bis own bands. Defendant would be fined ss. and costs. CIVIL CASES. Lawrie and Son v. A. Mason. Claim Ll 4 13s. 7d. Judgment by default for amount claimed and costs LI Is. Chas. Lake v. J. H. Sharp—For the plaintiff, Mji\ Ireland ; for the defendant, Mr. Parnell. This case had been adjourned from last Court day, and was a claim for work done by plaintiff and for livery and carriage hire. Defendant put in a set-off, claiming the value of a saddle which had been borrowed by plaintiff 1 s son and never returned, and for a wheelbarrow which had been borrowed and never returned, and several other items. Both sides ad mitted several of the amounts charged, but a good deal of time was taken up' a? to the identity of the pigs which had de stroyed a fence, for the repairing of which plaintiff claimed. His Worship said this was a case which never ought to have been brought into Court. He would give judg ment for plaintiff for LI Os. 95., costs, LI 9s. 6d.. .

Wm.' Hussey" v. Chas. Lake, Jun.— Claim L 7 for a plough sold to defendant. Plaintiff said he sold Lake the plough as it was lying at the blacksmith’s shop at Sherwood. Defendant saw the plough and examined it. He had two days to examine it before the purchase. It was a double-furrow plough. Defendant kept the plough for about six weeks, When he returned it to the blacksmith’s with one wheel broken and the skeath gone. He had applied to defendant for the money, but had not been paid. The plough was in a fit state for work. Chas. Lake, jun., in his evidence, admitted having made a bargain for the plough at L 7, but after using the plough for a fortnight he re turned it. as it was not worth the money. Judgment for amount and costs. Chas. Lake, jun., v. W. Sutton.— Claim L 7 for carting. For plaintiff, Mr. Ireland ; for defendant, Mr. Purnell. Plaintiff, sworn, said—l was employed carting for Sutton. He had taken a con tract for Ll 4. I was to help him and was to reeeive L 7 for my work. I have rendered my account several times. The account produced is mine. I have written to Sutton requesting payment. I have never received L 92 7s. from Sutton. Wm. Sutton, sworn, said—-I-.was a carrier. I employed plaintiff to do carting for me. I have paid him money on account at different times. On the 7th of April last we had a final settlement, when he gave me a receipt for L 92 7s. which was what his work amounted to. Plaintiff has never worked for me since. His signa ture is on the stamp.: He wrote it in my house in the presence of my wife. In answer to his Worship, plaintiff said Mr. T. A. Winter wrote out the account for him, the particulars being given from memory, as plaintiff’s note-book had been lost. Judgment for defendant and costs. Saunders v. Learmouth. —Mr. Purnell for plaintiff, Mr. Ireland for defendant. Plaintiff, living on the south side of the Ralaia, and defendant, residing on the north of that river, had consented to have the case tried at Rakaia. Counsel for the defendant now objected that the case was out of his Worship’s jurisdiction, and that his client was not bound by the consent he had given—be wished his Worship to make a note of his objection. His Worship ruled that he had jurisdic tion, and the case proceeded. William Saunders, sworn, said—l was in partner ship with Mr. Irvine, at North Rakaia, as Saunders and Irvine. We dissolved part nership. The household furniture was my own property. When I left the place I sold a portion of my furniture to Irvine and Learmouth, who, succeeded Saunders and Irvine. The unsold articles I left in their possession, as my house was not ready to receive them. I went for the goods about a month ago. I saw Mr. Learmouth, the defendant, and asked for the things. Defendant said he could not give them to me without the authority from Mr. Irvine, who was away. I wrote to Mr. Learmouth for the goods, telling him if they were not delivered to him’ I would take legal proceedings for their recovery. Defendant knew which were my goods. He was present when they Ayere selected. Walter Learmouth, sworn, said —I am defendant in this case. lam not a partner in the firm of Irvine and Learmouth. My father is a partner in that firm. He resides in England. lam manager for Irvine and Learmouth. I remember Mr. Saunders coming to demand certain goods. I told him I could not give them up without an authority from Mr. Irvine. I said if he would produce evidence of ownership I should be most happy to give them up. After counsel on both sides had addressed the Bench, his Worship said he had no doubt that plain tiff had clearly proved his property in these goods. They would have to be re turned to plaintiff, or the sum of L3O paid as' compensation.

PUBLIC MEETING AT WAKANUI.

A public meeting was held in the Waka nui schoolroom on Thursday evening to test the feeling of the householders of the district regarding the imposition by the School Committee of a charge for the use of the school for divine service. There was a crowded attendance, and Mr David Wilson, occupied the chair. Throughout, the meeting showed great indignation at the course adopted by the Committee, especially towards Mr James Brown, the member of the Committee who moved the resolution. On some of the people enter ing the schoolroom they were ordered out by Messrs Brown and Earle, who threat ened to have them taken in charge, but the people did not seem inclined to pay attention to the danger that threatened them.

The Chairman expressed his great satis faction at seeing so many take an interest in what he considered concerned them greatly. He said the School Committee had passed a resolution to the effect that they would impose a charge of three shil lings: for every religious service held in the schoolroom. Therefore this meeting had been called, so that the mind of the people on the matter may be expressed as to whether they approved or condemned the action of the Committee. He thought it would have been much better had they taken this step before passing their reso lution, and called a public meeting to as certain the feeling; of the’-people on-the. matter. But the step taken was an insult to , the feelings and intelligence of the householders, which he trusted they would have; spirit enough to resent. (Hear, hear. ) He would ask were the people of Wakanui. prepared to allow religious teach ing to be banished out of the district (which this action of the Committee meant)? Because, if they submitted to this he' felt quite sure the next move of a certain individual would be to deny to them the use of the school on any terms. (Hear, hear, and a Voice—You are right.) Now, it was their duty to make a stand somewhere, and not be always giving way. He hoped they would take their stand— (hear, hear)— and if they were firm and

steadfast he could guarantee them the vic tory ; at i least the victory of the other side would be short lived. Was it not both abusive and ridiculous that any man or men in that district should have the cheek and impudence to say that they should not have the privilege of meeting in their own school without paying a heavy rent or tax. He said their own school decidedly. Someone may say “Ho, the school is the property of the Board of Education. ” He would say no— emphatically no. Hot any more than it. was the property of the School Committee. The Committee was elected by the people, the Board was elected by the Committees ; they are both elective Boards. The Board of Education had the control of educa tional matters and school property, but the schools were the property of the people of the educational districts—and the people contribute the funds towards - their support. (Hear, hear). .The Presby terians were the most numerous body in this district, and he hoped they would soon havea place of their own to meet in —so that they would be independent of the School Committee ; but it was their duty to act nobly and honorably, and help to fight the battle for their friends of ' the other denominations who are not so strong—and whom the charges imposed. ' would virtually drive out. (Hear, hear). Mr. James Brown was noble minded enough to expect them to pay for the education of his children, and then turn round and say, “ You shall not have the = privilege of meeting in the house you have ' erected for the purpose, without paying for the privilege.” Ridiculous I They were all aware that religious teaching was not allowed in the State schools; that the majority had given way and sacrificed their opinion to satisfy the minority—a minority that all past experience taught nothing would satisfy, but complete con trol on all matters—education, religion, . and politics. The matter stood thus.:— They were aware that education in this country was most liberally provided for, he might say lavishly. ’ The schoolhouses andimasters’ houses were good‘enough for the best gentlemen in the land, and very often these were occupied by mere boys. They knew that there was no provision made, for religious teaching, : without/-, which secular education often ; proved a curse. They know that in this district they were at too great a distance from the town to attend church regularly, and they knew very well that, c owing to the extreme depression, followed by two bad years with low prices, the people were not in a position to erect a church, and under the circumstances he did say that the Cpmmittee.had acted with very bad taste, and shown a decidedly bad feeling in the matter. With these few remarks he would leave the matter in the hands of the meeting, with every confi dence that they would show their inde pendence, and not submit, or allow them selves to be trampled upon, nor their liberties assailed from whatever quarter. (Hear, hear, and cheers.) Mr. Leadly—l should like to ask one question. Is anyone here prepared to say, that the former meetings of this School Committee are illegal 1 I am a member, and 1 say they were not legal. T call upon the Chairman to answer that question., ~,,. Mr. Earle—We are hot here to answer ’ questions, only to look after the, public . buildings. Your meeting is illegal. We : will make you appear before a magistrate., for this conduct. 1 ’’

Mr. Leadly—l say that the. two. former meetings of this School Committee were* illegal ; therefore the business done at,. those meetings must necessarily be a dead letter. Mr. Leadly then read several clauses of the Act to show in' what points the Committee had been at fault. Mr. Paynter—Whether is it lawful or ; not to tax the religious rervices held here ? I take my stand that it is opposed to the wishes of the people of the district. It is for the householders to decide whether the Committee are right or not. Mr. Trevurza—l have a resolution in my hand to put to the meeting, but before doing so, I should like to say a few words. ■ I hope you will give this your earnest at tention. With all due respect to the School Committee, I think they have taken a wrong step. I think it is a mea sure unjust and uncalled for. . If the ~ majority see with me I shall do my utmost to 'oppose such a measure ; it is as much' for an example as anything else that we ■ 1 1 should take a stand. I have been nine teen years in the country, and have been connected with school committees more or ■ ’ less during the whole of the: time, and I . have never heard of such a step being;, taken before. I have attended this place regularly during divine service, and do> not see the damage done to make a charge, for. My own feeling in the matter is to protest against it in the strongest possible manner, with these few remarks, gentle men, I propose the following resolu tion:— - ,

That this meeting strongly disapproves of the action of the School Committee in imposing a charge for religious services held in the school room on Sundays, and protests against it* in the strongest manner possible, as both uncalled for and unnecessary, and an, undue interference with the privileges of the people of the district. Mr. W. P. Wilson seconded the resolu tion, which was carried unanimously. Mr. Clephane proposed, and Mr. Leadley seconded the next resolution as follows, which was also passed without dissent:—

That this meeting resolves to ask' the* Com mittee to rescind their resolution re charges for religous services. Falling to do this forth with, that they be called on to resign. -■ Resolution No. 3 was proposed by Mr. Johnstone, and seconded by Mr* Cochrane.

That should the Committee refuse to comply with the former resolutions, this meeting pledges - itself to use all its influence, and do all; that in / , it lies, to prevent any member or members who . ; have been instrumental in carrying this! obnoxi ous resolution from sitting again on the School Committee at Wakanui. This was also carried unanimously, - /

Resolution No. 4 was proposed by Mr. Cochrane, and seconded by Mr. Paynter : That we refuse to pay a single pfehny for Sunday services, as there is a principle in volved most repugnant, to our feelings ; and, • > : feeling as we .dp that it originated - ini a mind. ] hostile to religion, therefore we feel bound to ", , protest against it. ■ ; • - ll Carried unanimously. Resolution No. 5 was proposed by Mr. Leadly, and seconded by Mr. Trevurza. . That services be carried on as usual at Wakanui, and shoud the Committee persisi in carrying out their resolution and refuse us access to the school-room,’ the:services be held outside the school, in the school grounds. Carried unanimously. Mr. Brown—l have got a fifty acre paddock I will give you the use of. ■ i Proposed by Mr. Paynter, seconded by Mr. Trevurza

That the best thanks of this meeting, be accorded to the Chairman, who so ably and willingly presided over the meeting. Carried with acclamation.

At this stage of the meeting Mr. i-iv. Thoihas spoke, Saying that he was-sorry that he had not been present at the first part of the meeting. He continued—l do not know the result of it but 1 think the < Committee are acting most unjustly, and against the wishes of the people. I under stand Mr. Brown very well. He can smile and look very pleasant, until ho gets in and gets a footing, then he begins to . show his authority, . domineering over' . common liberty. Mr. Brown is known in other districts as well as this, and he has cm always been a source of trouble.

A voice—-*'* Put him out,” and S( Keep , t him out.

Mr. Leadley proposed that the resolu lutions be again read, so that all .present : might hear for themselves the decision ar- . rived at.

Tlje resolutions were read as asked... ' . Mr. Thomas was of opinion that the.;.,;,. Committee should be asked to resign 'at once—so that a new one might be formed.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, ,1880.



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