SHIPPING.

Lyttelton, To-day. Arrived—Albion, from Wellington. (By Cable.) (Per Merchane Shipping and Underwriters Association. London, Nov 3. Arrived—Ship Benvenne, from Wel lington, on August 10 ; ship Gareloch, from Lyttelton, on July 2. Melbourne, Nov. 4. Sailed— City of New York, for Auck laud.

COMMERCIAL.

Ashburton Retail List- Butter, inferior to best, $ lb 6d to Bd. Eggs, 1? dozen, is. Cheese, prime quality, I? lb, Od to Bd. Bacon, prime smoked, *•' lb, lod to is. Hams in cloth, li? lb, is 2d. Flour in bags, loolb, 13s. Oatmeal. P 251 b, 4s. Lard, lb. ?d. The Christchurch Corn Exchange. The following is the report for the week end ing Friday evening, the sth inst;— Trade continues to be exceedingly dull; any transactions taking place are of such a nature as to have no influence on prices. Returns from shipments of oats made to England con tinue to arrive, and so far are satisfactory. This has had a beneficial effect, and enquiries for this article of produce are more frequent. Prices, however, can hardly be said to have improved ; this, however, is probably attribut able to the increase in the price of freight, and also the difficulty of obtaining the same. The weather, meantime, is all that can be desired, and harvest prospects were never better. Wheat.—Millers are in the market for good sound milling quality, which is passing into consumption at from 4s to 4s 3d. Certain qualities (viz., hard wheats), of very prime quality, will command a shade over these prices. 4s 6d is asked for prime milling quality f.o.b. in Lyttelton ; second class wheat 3s to 3s 6d ; chick wheat, is gd to 23 gd per bushel. Oats —Goodstout milling samlpesare saleable at from is 8d to is gd ; second quality of the same kind, is 6d to is yd per bushel. Good heavy Tartarians, not discolored, are worth is 5d to is 6d, ordinary feed samples is 3d to is Cd, and inferior feed quality is to is 2d. Barley. —Really prime quality is again being enquired for, but there is little or none of such to be had. Ordinary malting qualities are tolerably plentiful, but are difficult to dispose of. For the first mentioned 3s to 3s 3d would be given; the latter range* from 2s 3d to 2s gd ; feed quality, is 6d to is gd per bushel. Grass Seed. —A few small orders continue to he executed at from 25.6 d to 2s gd per bushel. For really well cleaned farmers’ parcels, town dressed, 3s to 3s 3d; badly cleaned light seed, is gd to 2s 3d per bushel. Potatoes. —A few insignificant orders have been fulfilled during the week at from 10s to I3S s'd per ton, at the country station. Sacks extra. Cheese and Butter. —4d to for the for mer, 5d to fid. for the latter. Auctioneers’ Report. Messrs H. Matson and Co. report on the live stock market &c., for the week ending Thursday, Novembet 4th, 1880, as follows : Owing to last Wednesday’s market representing the only auction for the next fortnight at the Addington Yards there was a large entry of prime mutton, mostly shorn, with a fair pro portion of merinos. The rain fell in torrents up to midday, otherwise the supply of both sheep and cattle would have been much heavier. There was a large mustering of the trade, and the various lots of sheep, the best quality especially, commanded a brisk com petition and ready sale, wi h an average ad vance of fid to is per head over the previous week’s rates. For a few lines of indiffeient quality biddings were scarcely so good, but, taking the market throughout, fat sheep were cleared at the advance before quoted. Stores at late rates. Woolly crossbreds brought 16s to 18s; light weights, 14s to 15s. A line of 420 shorn wethers from Longbeach brought 13s fid to 13s gd, Mr. Jas. Bell’s ios gd, Mr. Mc- Cutcheon’s lis gd to 12s 3d, Mr. R. Wrights 13s 3d. Messrs. Gould and Cameron’s woolly merinos were scarcely up to the mark, and realised lis to 12s, and a number - a large entry of fat lambs, and owing to the approaching festivities of the coming week, they were evidently “ wanted,” prices ruling higher, with a better demand, than has been experienced since the lamb season has fairly commenced. Prices ranged from 7s 3d to 13s and 14s fid, but 103 was about the average. In the beef market there were a few pens of prime cattle, hut the bulk call for no special comment. The entry was an average one and prices were unchanged, several lines of cattle being turned out unsold. In stores there were less good cattle than usual, but any thing useful submitted found ready purchasers at full rates. Canterbury Horse Market. - On Saturday we had more bona fide buyers, more especially of light horses, in Tattersall's than we have had for a considerable time past. Our entry comprised—m horses, 5 drays, 3 spring carts, a hansom, and a consignment of saddlery, out of which we succeeded in disposing of the saddlery, spring carls, hansom, drays, and about 65 of the horses. The most noticeable feature of the day’s sale was the draft of light harness horses and hacks from the Longbeach estate, consisting of 21, all by Spot or Cale don, showing plenty of size, style and space. They were just broken before leaving the station, and did not show to so much advan tage as they otherwise would have done had they not been so afraid of the people. Every one of the horses were sold without reserve (Mr. Grigg’s usual custom), and brought from L 6 ios to L2l ios, averaging Ll2 15s each.

THE CHURCHES.

SUNDAY AND WEEK NIGHT SER VICES AND MEETINGS. EPISCOPALIAN CHURCH.— Tancred Street, West. Rev. A. W. Hands, Incumbent. Sunday. Morning, at 11, Rev. A. W. Hands. Evening, at 6.30, Rev, A. W. Hands, Holy Communion at 11 o’clock service. Children’s Service and Baptism at 3 p.m. Wednesday. Evening Service at 7 p.m., Rev. A. W. Hands. Choir Practice at 8. Thursday. Sunday School Teachers’ Meeting, at 7.30 p. m. Country Services —Sunday. Tinwald, 0.30 p.m., Mr. J. Ward. Willowby, at 3 p.m., Mr. J, Ward. Longbeach, at 2.30 a.m. R AKA IA PARISH. Rev. W. H. Elton, Incumbent. Sunday. St. Mark’s Church, Rakaia.—Morning at 11 Rev. W. H. Elton. Evening, at 7, Rev. W. H. Elton. St. John’s, Barrhill, 3 p.m., Lay Reader. St. James’s, Chertsey, 3 p.m., Rev. W, H. Elton. Kyle, 3 p.m., Lay Reader. All Saints, Sherwood, 3p.m., Lay Reader. Communion. —Eirst Sunday in the month at St. Mark’s. Second Sunday at St. John’s. Fourth Sunday at St. Barna bas’. Fifth Sunday at St. James’. 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 every Sunday. Friday. Evensong and Choir Practice at 7.30. — St. Mark’s. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.—Have lock Street, West. Rev. A. M Beattie, M.A., Minister. Sunday Services. Morning at 11, and Evening at G.SO, in the Church. —Rev. A. M. Beattie. Waakanui School, at 3 p.m., Re.'. 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—Rev. 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. Rev. B. J. Westbrooke, Minister. Sunday. Rakaia Town Hall at 11 a. in. Methven, at 11 a.m. Alford Forest Main School, at 3 p.m. Mount Somers School, at 6 p.m. WESLEYAN METHODIST CHURCH. —Cameron Street, East. Rev. W. Keall, Pastor. Sunday. Morning, prayer meeting at 10 ; service at 11, Rev. W. Keall. Evening, at G. 30, Rev. W. Keall. Com munion after service, Sunday School—Afternoon, at 2.30 f COUNTRY SERVICES. Old Men’s Home—Afternoon, at 3, Rev. W. Keall. Tinwald—Evening, at 6.30, Mr. H. jM. Carson. Seafield—Afternoon, at 2.30. Sunday School at 1.30. Monday. Cameron Street Church —Prayer meeting at eight o’clock. Tuesday. Class Meeting at 7.30. Thursday. Preaching Service at 7.30, Rev. W. Keall; Class at the conclusion of the service. Friday. Choir Practice at 7-30. PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH. —Wills Street, East. Rev. Arthur J. Smith, Pastor. Sunday. Morning School at 10 a.m. Morning Service at 11 a.m., Rev. A. J. Smith. Afternoon School at 2.30 p.m. Evening Service at 6.30 p.m., Rev. A. J. Smith. Monday. Ladies’ Class—ln the Church at 7.30 p.m., Tuesday. Divine service at 7.30 p.m., Rev. A. J. Smith. Wednesday. Choir Practice, 7 p.m. Thursday. Class Meeting at 7.30 p. m. Friday. Choir practice at 7.30 p. m. Saturday. Young Mens’ Bible Class at Mr. Smith’s, at 7 p.m. NEWLANDS PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH. Sunday. Moniing School, 9.30. Service at 11 a.m. (Mr. Colwell) and 6.30 p.m. (Mr. Gray burn). ASHBURTON FORKS. Sunday Afternoon Service at 2.30, Rev. A. J. Smith. ROMAN CATHOLIC CHAPEL.— Burnett Street West. Rev. Father Chervier. : Mass at 11 a. ra. on the second Sunday of every month. Benediction service in the evening of the same day at 6.30.

DAILY MEMORANDA.

AUCTION SALES. To-morrow, Saturday, November 6. Quill and Co. —Primleges, Ashburton Racing Club Spring Meeting, at 12 o’clock ; also, one large Tent. MEETINGS, AMUSEMENTS, Ac, Tuesday, November 9. St. John’s Lodge, Emergency Meeting, in the Somerset Hall at 7.30

BIRTH.

Hoskxno. —On the 4th November, at her residence, Peter street, Mrs. J. M, Hosxing, of a son. 465

TOWN EDITION. [lssued at 5 p.m.]

The Ashburton Guardian. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1880. The Mayoralty.

The time for the election of Mayor draws near, but as yet its approach is not signalled by any very great activity on the part of those who are usually to the front at electioneering. Only one candidate is mentioned in con

nection with the office, and he is the gentleman who at present, holds the seat. We have heard no other likely man named. Mr. Hugo Friedlander gained the seat last year in a stiff election, and during his term he has shown great interest in the Borough’s welfare. In fact, it is to his energy and tact the town owes its present passably good financial prospects. By his instrumentality mainly, the lost subsidy has been as good as recovered, and to his agency we can also attribute the recovery of the Borough’s share of the impounded land, the chances of securing which had dwindled down to a very small thing indeed, seeing that, by the division of the Road Board, kings had arisen who knew not Joseph, and the Borough appeared likely to meet rough treatment at their hands. The Mayor, however, by persistently importuning the County Council on the subject, has succeeded in obtaining justice, and what Mr. Wright was pleased to call a “ chronic grievance ” lias now been removed, or will be very shortly. We do not know that the ratepayers can do better than accept Mr. Friedlander’s services for another term, if they can be secured, for he has now been sufficiently long in office to know all the affairs : of the Borough well ; and his business tact is as much wanted as ever in the present state of the Borough’s work. Funds are not too rife, and what money is possessed wants judicious spending. To aid this we think Mr. Hugo Fried lander is a powerful auxiliary, as the history of his term abundantly proves. We have not yet heard whether he has consented to place his services at the ratepayers’ disposal; but we know a requisition is in course of signature, and will be presented to him shortly, if he has not already received it. ;

The Orange Procession at Timaru

To-day, in preparation for possible awkwardness in connection with the Orange procession at Timaru, extensive precautionary measures were taken by the authorities. Quite a crowd of policemen were recruited from all parts of the island, and yesterday gravitated towards Timaru, so that, should hy any possibility a row like what happened in Timaru on a past occasion occur, those taking part in it were likely to meet with a strong force of police. A special train ran through this , morning with some 500 Orangemen from Christchurch and side stations on board. Twenty or thirty men from the Ashburton district joined it here, and others would be picked up on the way. The Orange men wore the usual sashes, &c., and created quite a. sensation during the time they remained. They brought two bands of music with them and these played for a short time on the platform. We understand that so careful were the police, that all along the line of railway to be traversed by the special train, videttes were placed to see that the rails, &c., were not tampered with, as it had been whispered that certain op ponents of the Orange faction meant to be nasty. We are glad to learn, how ever, that their watchfulness revealed no attempt to wreck, tliehtrain. The contingent from Invercargill came to Dunedin by rail whence they took a steamer to Timaru, declining the risk of a terrible railway accident.

Remanded. —Patrick Burns, a Horne inmate, who had had some bother, with the master, and was before the Court to day, charged with vagrancy, was remanded till Monday. Dogs. To-day, before Mr. Nugent Wood, R. M., James Porter was fined 205., with 7s. costs, for having a dog in his pos session that was unregistered. Defendant was allowed till Monday.to pay the fine. James Taylor was fined, in his absence, a similar sum, with same costs, for a like offence.

Sunday-school Teachers’ Re-union. A social re-union of the Sunday-school teachers of the various Nonconformist bodies in town will he held in the Presby terian Church this evening. The teachers will take tea at 6.30, after which, we understand, the meeting will be open to all interested in Sunday-school work. Addresses on various subjects will be de livered by several gentlemen, and short discussions will follow. 1 -•

The Tippling Act.— Daring the hearing of a debt case at the R.M. Court this morning, in which one of our country hotel-keepers sued a contractor for a dis puted account, there were one or two items designated as “drinks;”. .Mine host of the country was too honest to put down these items as “refreshments,” as is commonly the case, and his Worship, catching sight of these “ drinks,” inti mated that he would deal with that part of the account summarily, and subse quently struck them out. Boniface, how ever, recovered the price of dinner beer which had been supplied, and the balance of the account.

Presbyterian Tea Meeting and Entertainment at Rakaia. A most suc cessful tea meeting and entertainment in connection with the Presbyterian Church was held in the Town Hall, Rakaia, on Thursday evening. The tea tables were provided by Mesclames Gaarder, Daroch. Eiley, Bruce, Harvey, Wilkinson, Sharp, and M'Millan. After the tea, which was very largely patronised, had been cleared away, an entertainment at which the Rev. B. J. Westbrooke presided, was com menced. Mr. Westbrooke apologised for the absence of several other ministers who had promised him they would he there to address the meeting. Addresses were de livered by the chairman and the Rev. Mr. Beattie, from Ashburton. During the evening, songs were contributed by seve ral members of the congregation. Mr. Gaarder presiding at the harmonium. The Volunteers. —At the parade last night there was a good attendance, Lieut. Douglas being in command. Previous to drill, arrangements were made for the visit of the corps to Ternuka on the 9th instant, the Prince of Wales’ birthday. To strengthen the Ternuka Corps in the sham fight, which is to come off in the early morning of the 9th, the Ashburton Corps were asked to leave here with the last south train on Monday evening. Only thirteen or fourteen men, however, find themselves able to leave here at that tirire, and the bulk of the company, therefore, go south on Tuesday morning. Over forty members altogether go to Ternuka. At present the corps is armed with muzzle loading Enfields only, and the members are without belts, so that drill has to be done without bayonets. We learn that a supply of shoulder and waist belts, bayonet frogs, and ammunition bags, is hourly expected, as well as a supply of blank ammunition for the use of the corps in the sham fight. Nearly all the men now have uniform, and the company is gradually assuming quite a soldierly appearance, and reaching a high standard of efficiency in drill for the short time the men have been in training. Thanks to their own enthu siasm and attention, and to the ability of Sergeant Dolman, the progress made by the men has been very rapid, and the corps is a credit to the town.

Closed Offices. —The County Council offices will be closed, from 12 noon on the 17th and 18th instant, and all day on the 9bh and 16th.

Early Fruit.— Ripe strawberries and cherries, grown by Potts, of Governor’s Bay, was shown in Christchurch this morning. New potatoes are advertised in Wellington at 81bs for a shilling.

The R.M. Court. —The Prince of Wales’ Birthday happening on Tuesday next, an ordinary Court day, there will be no sitting held, and the next Court day will therefore be on Friday following. A Heinous Crime. —Samuel Kennedy, concerned in the ISortlieru Wairoa jewel lery robbery, has been further remanded. Sub-Inspector Pardy stated that a more serious crime would probably be brought against the prisoner. The offence which had come within the knowledge of the police was of a most diabolical nature, and was no less than attempting to get Bradley into a boat for the purpose-of drowning him; but failing in that atrocious scheme, bo chopped Bradley’s boat to pieces.

The Holiday Train Arrangements.— Pleasure seekers will find their pockets have been considered by the railway de partment, inasmuch as during the holidays return tickets at ordinaryfares willbe issued from all stations to all stations from the 6th to the 9th November, available for return up to and including the 11th. For the Christchurch Show, return tickets at all stations will be issued at ordinary fares for Christchurch from the 6th to the 12th, available for return up to the 17th inclu sive.

Medical. —lt is quite possible that Dr. Kesteveu, lately of Ashburton, but: now of Wellington, may have some friends in this town or district who would like to know what he is doing. 336 has had a somewhat mixed experience during his sojourn in the Empire city 7, and how the Wellington papers announce; as cur rent a rumor that he has, obtained an appointment as Provincial Medical Officer for.the Island,pf Ovalu, under the Fijian Government, and will leave for his new, if somewhat circumscribed sphere, in the course of’a month. " Anyhow, the doctor’s furniture was sold by auction on Monday last. . . . Ned Kelly’s Trial. • —ln N6d Kelly’s' trial, the chief witness was Constable M'lntyrc, whose evidence was identical with what he gave in the former proceed ings, and was unshaken by cross-examina tion. . Tim general evidence traced Kelly’s career from 1878. The trial lasted till 11 p.m.. and being unfinished, the jury were locked up all night. On the following day it was continued, and'., when itter l minated, tlie ; jury were twenty minutes ab sent to find their verdict of guilty. While passing sentence, the judge was frequently interrupted by the prisoner, wiio assumed the role of an injured martyr, hut seemed quite unconcerned w'hen at last removed. 1 Major Kemp. The- appointment of Major Kemp as Native Assessor, gazetted qu Thursday, caused' considerable com ment among the Natives. A .telegram has been received in Wanganui from the Native Minister, saying that the gazetting of Kemp tvas the stupid blundering of a clerk. The intelligence tvas at once con veyed to Kemp as soon as the “Gazette” arrived in Wanganui. Kemp has gone to Kaorike) about fifteen miles up the river, for, (he purpose of formally taking posses sion of all lands belonging to the West Coast Natives. The chiefs of Putiki, in cluding Meti Kirigi, recognise Kemp’s mana and " leadership. : Hard Swearing.— ln Court to-day a man named Holmes solemnly swore that he was not living with a woman as his wife to whom he; was not married) ■ and)that the children she had were not his. Mr- Bran son had him in hand, however, and made him tacitly: confess by inference that his sworn evidence was anything but reliable, inasmuch as there were only two rooms in the house tlio ■ man, wpnmn, and abilrlren lived in— and hy ■■ another cniiurcu naeaium, wmen wo uccu not repeat, put Holmes into very close quarters. ' Mr. O’Reilly came to his client’s rescue, and asked the Court to be content with appearances, and thus save dragging out all the domestic scandal that was threatening to be unearthed. Holmes claims to be only the agent of the woman, and said he had occupied that position for 13 years altogether, but had only lived at Wakanui with her for two years. A neigh bour said she had always believed them to he man and wife, until about four months ago. :

Civil Gases. —-Before Mr. Nugent Wood to-day, the following civil cases were ; disposed of.: —Young v. Lancaster ; claim, LlO 4s. . No appearance : for dc r fendant, and judgment went against-him by default. The cases of Cass v. He,lines, and Holmes v. Cass, came on again for liearing to-day. ;-Mosti of : the evidence given : was ,to the. same effect as. that pub lished in a .previous issue .when the cases were before the Court, .and noh-suits given. .-.Cass obtained judgment against Holmes,for,Ll76s. Id., with,L3los. costs, out. of a claim for L 22 Gs. Id.; and Holmes: got judgment for LI IGs., but without costs, out of a claim of L3l Is.—Hudson v. A. W. Harris • judgihent-’f6r LS 165., with costs. —W. Harris v. A. W. Harris : claim, L 6 7s. 6d. Judgment fprL3 os. 6d. and one guinea costs. —Hughes v. Peter sen ;; clainiy L6’ 135.; Cdi, —a dispute ; as' - to rate of wages. L 3 15s. 9d., had been paid into Court, and judgment was given for 3s 6d. m addition' to that sum.' : The Native Trouble.— From New Plymouth we learn that the Natives ail Pungarehu are still obstructing the con stabulary, and it has become necessary to' : place sentries night and day at the camp, in order to watch the- actions ; of , the Natives. They are not satisfied —with impounding horses, but now seek to levy black mail on travellers, and have suc ceeded in making pakehas pay for the privilege of using the 'Queen’s highway. Mr. Curtis was bailed up and made to pay 205., being threatened that he would be brought before. Te Whiti. On Saturday the Natives came down to a place called the Gap, near the campj where some were formerly arrested for fencing, and after placing boughs on the road they impu dently marched, into the. canipj but were not arrested. The Plain’s Natives show no signs of obstructions to. the, public, works contingent; on tlie contrary Tito- 1 kowaru has sent a present of five porkers to the men.

The Lochnagae.— -The enquiry into the stranding of ithe Ldchnagar, before Mr. Price, 11. M., Mr. Clayton. Nautical Assessor, and Mr. Johnston, Collector of Customs, was held at Gisborne, on Wednesday, and lasted from 10 a.m. to 7p. m. The following decision was arrived at:; —The cause of the, stranding of the Lochnagar was the heavy gale from the south-east, with a heavy breaking sea at the strongest part of the gale, causing a chopping sea. The vessel pitched and rolled heavily and snapped the chains. , Being light, the only means of saving the vessel was by, beaching her. We are of opinion that, ; although the master, ought not to have had the whole ■ of the sails under when in an open roadstead, yet from the evidence it appears that, : from the heavy gale and the lightness of, the ship, 1 the sails'would have been of'little use, as it would not have -been safe for the vessel to put to sea with I 'the; little ballast cargo she had on board ih the heavy gale that was blowing ‘at the time. The barometer did not indicate the ap proach of such heavy weather, Had the vessel been provided with coir springs' there is a probability that the chains would not have snapped. There was no attempt to ease the chain by substituting a warp ih absence of the spring. With this ex ception, we consider that the. master, under the circumstances, acted to the best of his judgment te save the ship.

The Auckland Oil Thefts. —The two larrikins engaged in the oil robbery wore ordered to the Industrial School for three years, and a third received a month’s im prisonment -with a flogging. , Too Full. —lnstructions have been sent to the various Resident Magistrates throughout ,the colony to exercise the utmost care in connection with applica tions for the commital of juveniles to the Industrial Schools at Burnham and Cavcr shara, both of which are now represented to be in a crowded condition. Smuggling. A man named Alfred Campion, a storekeeper, in Wellington, has been fined LIOO or six. months’ im prisonment) for, having forty pounds of smuggled tobacco in his possession, and a sailor named Stowe ivas fined LSO for aiding, and abetting in the offence. It is rumored that the Government have received hints of intended smuggling on an extensive scale at various points on the coast.,, owing to the encouragement offered by the present heavy tariff, and that arrangements are being made to pro cure suitable , revenue cruisers to keep a look out round the coast.

Municipal Footpaths. —At Nelson, an important case was heard before the R. M., Mr. Broad, when the Nelson Corporation sued Mr. Webster for half cost of the concreting pavement fronting bis premises. A point , was raised that the footpath was not laid out and constructed as pro vided under section 1,202 of the Corpora tion Act, a gravel footpath having been merely replaced by a concrete one. Judg ment was given to-day in favor of Mr. Webster, the R.M. stating that unless action was taken by ratepayers under section 111, the Corporation must effect such au improvement out of the general funds.

CABLE NEWS.

LATEST FROM EUROPE.

(Per Reuter's"Agency.) The Land Leaguers’ Trial. London, Nov. 2. The trial of the Irish laud leaguers, Parnell, and other members of Parliament and the officers of the league, for con spiracy, is fixed to be held iu Dublin, and not in London, as at first reported. The Markets. London, Nov. 3. Three per cent. Consols, 100. Adelaide flour, per 2801b5., ex warehouse, 365. 6d.; New Zealand wheat ex ship, 455. 6d. The tone of the market is steady. More Sculling. A sculling match has 'been arranged betwpen Trickett and Ross, ;aii American champion, for L4OO a-side. Trickett was out practising to-day- for an hour and a half; The Quarrel about the Boundary. Constantinople, Nov. 4. The Porte is sending further drafts of troops to; the districts of Epirus and Thossaty, in view of possible hostilities with Greece oyfer the rectification of the frontier:': . : The United States Presidental Election. Washington, Nov 4. The Presidental election returns show that Garfield’s votes numbered over 200 of the electors of both Houses.

AUSTRALIAN.

; . (Per i'enfeds- Agency.) At Work Again. Sydney, Nov. 4. The Newcastle miners have returned to work. LATE CABLEGRAMS. ('Special to the Sydney Morning Herald.) London, Oct. 27. William Herbert,; bootmaker, Mel bourne,. shot bus paramour, Jane Messen teinptccl suicide. A verdict of murder was ■returned. dhe report as to the murder of the Ameer is not confirmed. The Kurdish raids in Persia have developed seriously. .Urrumah is unmo lested. • Mr. Chamberlain, president of the Board of Trade, says that Government are bound to give 000,000 Irish tenants a right ami interest in the soil. Fine rains have fallen in England, and the harvest prospects are good. The proprietors of the Morning Pont have suspended payment. ' ' '• : The Czar is sufferhxg from paralysis. Ho recently sent 10,000 roubles of his 'private fortune to Berlin. ■ : The latest Cape news per the Cotapaxi are as follows ' Capetown, Oct. 10. The attack on Nagatisa was followed up by an attack on Niharns-Hocka, a small station garrisoned by thirteen Europeans, under Mr. Surmon, and some twenty native police, Twice has the little band beefi' opposed by a party of Basutos esti mated at 3000 men, but on each occasion the. assailants have been beaten off. The positipri '.of the littlp' garrison was, how ever*, so.critical, that it waS determined to effect their relief, and oh Monday last a column,' some 300 strong, marched in and brought out the garrison. The rebels opposed the xriarch, .but unsuccessfully, losing a number of men. The British loss was only brio man killedand five wounded.

NEW ZEALAND

(Per Press Asoociation.) Fire. Dunedin, To-day. A fire broke out in the staircase of Logan’s buildings, Prince’s street, early this morning. It was caused by live ashes. The damage is about LSO, but the premises are fully insured. Dear Solder, i At the City Court, Walker, a tin smith, was fined LlO, or three months, for making an illicit, still.

THE GREAT ORANGE PROCESSION AT TIMARU.

(By Telegraph, from our cnvn Oorres ■ pondent .) ■ : Timaru, To-day. The grandest' Orange ‘ procession ever known ih this district was held in Timaru to-day, and the town presented an appear ance of the most gay and lively descrip tion. The procession numbered about 1000 men,, and was made up of strong contingents from Southland, Otago (who arrived by steamer), and from all the places north to Christchurch. The Christ church contingent, which was a very strong one, arrived by special train early in the day, :ahd when the great mass of Orange men had been fairly marshalled they paraded the town dressed in their brilliantly - coloured Orange regalia, and carrying flags and banners. Three bauds of music accompanied the proces sion, playing “protestant” airs as they marched, including “ Old Jdhn Brown.” The streets were densely thronged by spectators, but good order was preserved. The only show of defiance was made at the Shamrock Hotel, from the upper windows of which green ribbons were hung put, an,d, vigorously dangled in the faces of the processionists as they passed. Fortunately, the Orangemen treated the insulting exhibition with contempt. The party assembled in a paddock near the town, where they had a capital luncheon, and spent the afternoon in athletic and other sports.

History and Uses of the Apple.

I Paper read by Mr. G, 11. Smith, at the Horticultural Society's Meeting on Wednes day night. The apple tree malus, in botany—is a pecics of ptinus. It is a native of the tl astern parts of the world, as we learn oil n he authority of the earliest writers, both n sacred history, as well as the information p ;iven by the ancient Romans. The pro- f diet Joel mentions the fruits which were leld in estimation, and among them the lames the apple tree. The crab, or the « ipple in its wild state, is a native of most t countries of Europe, and must have been a ■mown to the aborigines of Great Britain ; 1 mt from whence the cultivated apple was t received into that country is unknown — n all probability from the Romans. It ,vus largely planted in England by the l Monks, who took great delight in the culti- i ration of fruit, and the remains of their 1 eld abbey gardens show that they chose * the best spots as to soil and aspect. As early as G 74, we have a record describing fruit bearing gardens at Ely. At the pre sent day Elj' has some splendid orchards, and the cultivation of fruit there is much I encouraged, and brought to great perfec tion. About Cambridge I have seen very ancient-looking orchards, some of the apple trees appearing to be of great age and yet fruitful. Apple trees in Here fordshire, England, are said to have attained the great age of one thousand years and were still prolific, but two hun dred years is considered to be the ordinary duration of this tree. Fruits have at tracted the attention of man from the earliest period, and are supposed to have been the first vegetable production on which he fixed as an article of food. Of all fruit cultivated the apple and fig are the most ancient. The apple is as hardy as the British oak, and where one grows the other will. Its useful qualities have extended its cultivation far and wide. Of late years there has been a great quantity of new sorts of apples added to the list of varieties; but I think some of the oldest sorts are as good as any, such as the nonpareil, ribstone, and golden pippin. They have been cultivated for centuries. Pippin apples were first introduced into England in the reign of King Henry the Eighth. The golden pippin is considered the native growth of England. Catherine, Empress of Russia, was so fond of this apple that she was regularly supplied with it from England. Then

there is that delicious apple the ribston pippin. It is a native of Ribston Park, Yorkshire. The original tree was raised from a pip brought from France in the year 1668 I believe there is no doubt about this being the original tree. The suckers produce fruit of the same kind. Pippins are so called because they can he raised from the seed or pips, and will come into bearing in about five or six years without grafting. _ In 1629 we find in horticultural works 58 sorts of apples described. This was before the art of fertilising the blossom was made known. This ingenious method of producing new varieties was first deemed possible by Lord Bacon, but not clearly described until a century afterwards by one Knight. He benefited the country by raising several beautiful sorts, such as Downton pippin, Knight’s codling, and others. In Mr. KnighPs time the growth of this most esteemed fruit, with the native industry of the British people, had rendered the nrodnce of the apple an important article of general consumption, and the varieties so rapidly multiplied that now it would be almost impossible to present any account of them which would be interesting, for it is supposed that there are as many as 2,000 sorts in cultivation. Some years ago the catalogue of the Royal Horti cultural Society presented a list of names to quite that number, and are adding every year to the list. The apple is used in a great many ways which are familar to everyone. But it mi"ht be interesting to describe them, ituu foimii ucgm ivnu Older. me' apple is largely cultivated in the west of England for this purpose, and some of the orchards occupy a space of from fifty to sixty acres. It must be a highly interesting sight to see the trees covering such an extensive space with a profusion of blossom in the spring, and its fruit as beautiful in the autumn. In a good apple year, one acre will produce on an average from 500 to GOO bushels. Some doctors inform us that cider is very nutri tious, and those that chiefly drink it are healthy and strong, and have a good com plexion. Cider was first invented by a Norman, Aprples for Pics and Tarts. — When they are used in this way, there is scarcely an article of vegetable food more widely useful and more universally esteemed, and for dessert nothing can be more wholesome than a raw, mellow apple. It digests in an hour and a half, and when they are baked they are the most healthful thing that can be placed on the table. If families could be induced

to substitute the apple, sound and ripe, for the sweetmeats with which their children are too oftjyr indulged, there would be fewer of the doctor’s visits and healthier children. Apple Jam is deli cious, and the most wholesome of any that can be made. It is very simple to make it, as follows ; —Take the apples, do not peel them ; cut into quarters ; take out the core ; then fid an earthen jar with the apples, tie paper over it and put it into an oven not too hot. When quite soft and cool, with a wooden spoon pulp them through a fine seive. To each pound of fruit, which should be weighed after pulping, add. three-quarters of crushed sugar. Boil it gently until it forms a jelly, and put into jars. It will keep for years in a cool, dry place. Apples to be preserved for winter use should be gathered in dry weather, and spread out in a dry, cool place. The way in which I have succeeded in preserving fruit, after they are gathered, as before said : —I spread them out in a dry, shady outbuilding. They remain there for five weeks. Then place in a closet, spread out on laths (without straw), shut up in the dark with a little air. They must be looked over at different times to pick out any that should happen to be decaying, for, if not, the air will become contaminated, and they will injure each other by their exhalations. Hence, a pure air and cold is essential for the preservation of all organic substances, and particularly apples. The apple tree is not cultivated to such an extent in this country as it ought to be, for the demand is more than the supply, and there are thousands of bushels sent to this country. I believe this climate to be well suited for the production of the apple. But many of the fruit trees that are planted only present a melancholy example of cruelty to trees. I consider the very act of planting an orchard is a promise that the trees shall be fed and otherwise cared for, more especially for the first eight or ten years after planting. An orchard poorly kept is a bad investment. No fruit tree will reward the careful culti vator better than the apple. In the Old country fruit trees are most carefully at tended to. Indeed, the trees are a pleasure to look at, independent of the fu\e fruit they carry. In the north of Scotland, although not favorer! with such a genial climate as the south, fine crops of apples are produced by skilful cultiva tion. The Hawthornden and ribstone pippin are great favorites in Scotland. Few gardens are without them. The former takes its name from Hawthornden, a romantic seat on the banks of the river Esk, once the residence Drummond, the poet. Again there is the Keswick Codlin, first discovered at Keswick, in Cumber land. This, and the Hawthornden comes very early into use, and are very produc tive, and will often bear the second year after grafting. Also we are indebted to the Americans for a number of very beautiful sorts of apples.

EXECUTION OF THE KYEBURN MURDERER.

[by telegraph.] Dunedin, To-day. All Log was executed tins morning. He was visited during the night by Bishop Neville, the Rev. J. C. Byng, and Mr. Tdrmnce, the gaol chap lain. The condoled man expressed hie religious consola ti/iAo Treauently administered to him. ans w Youn<f’■ He was exceedingly calm throughout. Death was instjpjridftaWWfa.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1880.



Special Advertisements. THE BEST VALUE FOR READY MONEY is THE MANUFACTURED BY THE NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY, which can be purchased at their Retail Branches, now established all over New Zealand. The Garments are thoroughly shrunk. The Fit and Style are perfect. The Workmanship is equal to bespoke. The Trimmings are of superior quality and strength. The Tweeds are of the very best descrip tion. The Stock is the largest in the Southern Hemisphere. The tall, short, lean, and stout can be equally well fitted. The Goods are all marked in plain figures. The system of business is to exchange every article that does not give satis- I faction. And, in addition to all these advantages, you can purchase A SINGLE GARMENT AX THE WHOLESALE PRICE. JSST* 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. IMPORTANT. ASHBURTON RACING CLUB. rnHE COMMITTEE will MEET at 1 Quill’s Hotel TO-MORROW after noon at four o’clock. Business of Im portance. JAMES WILKIE, A 66 Hon. Secretary.



Gone TirßOUflfflF—A.mongst the Wel lington insolvents last week, appears the name of Johanne Marie Thorpe, midwife. Was it want of business l



Wanted. WANTED KNOWN. SOMERSET LIVERY AND BAIT ! STABLES. ( JW. M‘RAE bogs to inform the , public that he has taken the above Stables from Mr. Bossenberg, and is making extensive repairs. Buggies and saddle horses on hire. Lowest prices and best attention. 908c—2860 i t i i 3 f r i 1 n n t .f e e s e t it ,s ■s ;t e y it t, e if e .f e :S ll d a a e e a s f r 7 I I Meetings. MASONIC'. i N EMERGENCY MEETING of the \ St. John’s Lodge, 1858, E.C., will be held at the “ Somerset Hall,” on TUESDAY, the 9th inst., at 7.30, when Bro. the Rev. A. W. Hanes will deliver a LECTURE on “ Pythagoras,” and some of the sections will be worked by several of the brethren. All Masons are invited to attend. T. QUILL, R.W.M., Thistle Lodge, 627, S.C. C. BRADDELL, W. M., Somerset Lodge, 1811, E.C. W. H GUNDRY, W.M., 456 St. John’s Lodge, 1858, E.C. Lost. ONE POUND REWARD. LOST, One Black Light Harness MARE (Aged), star on forehead, white on one hind foot, shod all round. The above Reward will be paid to any one who will give such information as will lead to her recovery, on application to D. MoKENZIE, 463 Ashburton Hotel. Railway Notices. V. R.- NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS, (Christchurch Section). HOLIDAY FARES. PRINCE OF WALES BIRTHDAY. ORDINARY Single Fare Tickets issued from all Stations to all Stations, on Gth, 7th, Bth, and 9th November, will be available for Return up to the 11th No vember, inclusive. riliSUh. BACK, Traffic Manager. Traffic Manager’s Office, Christchurch, Nov. 3 st, 1880 459 y. . Ilij&M. ■r- NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. (Christchurch Section.) AGRICULTURAL SHOW AND RACES AT CHRISTCHURCH. Nov. 9, 10, 11, 12. ORDINARY Single Fare Tickets will bo issued from all stations to Christ church, on Nov. 6,8,9,10, ll,andl2, avail able for return up to Wednesday, Nov. 17. FREDK. BACK, Traffic Manager. Traffic Manager’s office, Christchurch, Nov. 1, 1880 460



Barristers, Solicitors, &c. jy£R. ALFRED THOMPSON Barrister and Solicitor, Hereforc street, Christchurch, begs to announce that he has opened a Branch Office ir Saunders’ Buildings, East street, Ashbur ton, under the charge of Mr. Edwin Wad man, who will receive instructions and at tend to clients on his account. 45S C. W. Ireland, JgARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, Saunders’ Buildings, Ashburton. 393 Branson & Purnell, JgARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS, EAST STREET. For Sale. Poyntz & Co. HAVE FOR SALE, on advantageous and easy terms of payment, the following TOWN AND SUBURBAN PROPERTIES A good five-roomed House, on quarter acre of land, within three or four chains of the East Town Belt, A splendid six-rooraed House, with a good lawn and well laid-out flower garden, fronting on East Belt and close to the Wakanui Road. A compact four-roomed House, with one acre of land, well fenced. Three quarters of an acre laid down as a paddock. A nice four-roomed House on half acre of land near the Gas Works, well finished throughout. Town,Sections, 742, 743, 465, 466, 467. Town Section 711 upon which is erected a capital four-roomed House fitted with every convenience. A two-roomed House, with outbuild ings, on a quarter acre, well fenced and planted, on N.E. Belt. CASH RECEIPTS Printed at “ The Guardiao” office.



Board and Residence. Board and lodging, 17s. per week, at S. Corrigan’s, Tinwald. ’ 446. Public Notices LONG LIVE the PRINCE of WALES. ' Next Tuesday’s his birthday.- If you want to keep it up as you should do, go to Aitken’s, where you can get Oakes • and Pastry of all sorts good and cheap. Aitken, Baker, Buildings. 464, the Undersigned Merchants of ASHBURTON, agree to CLOSE our respective places of Business .on . TUESDAY, 9th November, it being a GENERAL HOLIDAY, Prince of Wales’ Birthday. Orr and Co. Hallenstein Bros., per Wm. Sparrow. W. Montgomery & Co. (Limited), per B, Hughes. g’ ; Everett Bros, and Co. Jameson and Roberts. Friedlander Bros. D. Williamson. - _ i;' W. H. Gundry, per M. Smith. William Gavin. T. R. Hodder and Company, per R.D. ■ 454 ASHBURTON AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. - ■ HE ANN UA L S H.O W T STOCK, PRODUCE, IMPLEMENTS, &c., WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY, 16th NOVEMBER: Entries must be made with the Secretary not later than Tuesday, 9th November. ; j Members will oblige by forwarding their Subscriptions at an early date. GEORGE JAMESON, : 320 Secretary. - ASHBURTON AGBICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. PRIVATE PRIZE LIST. 7 1 3 d n e 9 3 1 ) I W. Montgomery and Co. (Limited), £3 : 3s. —For the best dry Draught Mare. L. E. Corsbie, £3. —For the best Yearling Colt or Filly by Tribune ; £2—For the second best ditto. H. Matson and Co., £3 3s.—For the best Yearling Draught Colt. John Carter, £3 3s.—For the best t Year ling Colt or Filly by Dexter. £3'3s. —For the best foal by Dexter. Hodder and Co., dress value :£1 Is. (in addition to the Association’s Prize) —For the best Fresh Butter. R. Wilkin and Co., £3 3s.—For the best.. Yearling Draught Filly. - ‘ W. Anderson, a Ladies’Bridle (in addi tion to the Association’s Prize) —For the best Ladies’Hack. - . New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency J Company, silver cup, value £4 4s.— For the largest prize-taker in long woolled sheep. : Friedlander Bros., £3 3s. —For the best Carriers’ Spring Dray made in the County. Sealey Bros., £1 Is.—For the best Three 41b Loaves of Bread made from Ash burton Flour. •. M. Stitt, £2 2s. (in addition to the Associ ation’s Prize).—For the best High Jump. /v> r Orr and Co., £1 Is. —For the best collec tion of Vegetables grown by. an . , Amateur. . ■ ■ ! 1 i. P. Cunningham and Co., £3 3s.—For the best collection of Farm Seeds. R. W. Shearman, £2 2s. For'the best round of Cured Corned Beef ; and £1 Is. for the second best, if there are at least three exhibits : and 10s. 6d. for the third best,, if there : are .five ex hibits ; the round not to be under 201 b nor over 501 b weight, and to he fixed at a price per lb to bo mentioned - -- at the time of entry. The judges to take into consideration quality of beef and form of rounds. GEORGE JAMESON, 455 Secretary. ALL DEBTS due to Ashburton - Herald and Guardian business must be Paid to Mr. S. E. Poyntz, on behalf of the Assignees, at the Guardian Office, East street, Ashburton, and hia receipt alone will be as ufficientdis charge.- —- , S. SAUNDERS, For Self and Co-Assignees.



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