SHIPPING.

PORT OF LYTTELTON- Arrived. TO-DAY. Rotorua, s.s., from Wellington. Hawea, s.s., from Port Chalmers. Sailed. YESTEIIDAY. Jessie Headman, ship, for the Bluff. Wakatipu, s.s., for Sydney, via the North. Jane Douglas, s.s,, for Kaikoura and Wellington. - Tui> s.s, for Kaikoura and Welling ton. ' , TO-DAY. Hawea, s.s. , for the South. SHIPPING TELEGRAMS." Auckland, Yestei’day. Latest American intelligence states that the American barque Beatrice Lavender, cleared oh,September 29th for Auckland. The American barque Mabel sailed on October 11th for Dunedin, Wellington, and Lyttelton. ,- On October 23rd the American barque Minnie Allan sailed from Bostoafor Adelaide and Dunedin. The following are' loading at New York— Swedish barque Superior, for Adelaide and Auckland; the English barque Romeo, for Dunedin,- Wellington, and Lyttelton. Wellington, Yesterday. Sailed—Penguin; . for Picton and Nelson; Charles Edward and Grafton, for the West Coast; ■ ;; Pokt Ghalmeks, Yesterday. Arrived—St. Kilda, s.s., from West port. London, Nov. 131 ; : Arrived—Ships Alice Muir, Rialto, and Lanarkshire, from Lyttelton; Himalaya, from Ti mar u ; Lescaclia, from the Bluff; Caroline from Napier ; Dunhritton, from Port Chalmers ; Lock Dee from Auck land.

MAIL NOTICES.

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

DAILY MEMORANDA.

MEETINGS, AMUSEMENTS, &c. To-Night, Tuesday, November IG. St. Stephen’s Church, Concert and Tea Meeting, Town Hall ; tea at G, concert : at 8 o’clock. Tea and Public Meeting, in the Primitive Methodist Chapel, Wills street; tea at 6.30. To-morrow , Wednesday, November 17. Amateur Dramatic Club, Town Hall, at 8 sharp. Thursday, November 18. Amateur Dramatic Olub, Town Hall, Per formance and Ball. Monday, November, 22. Ashburton Gas Company, Annual Gene ral Meeting, Templar Hall, 3 p.m. Tuesday, November 23. St. John’s Lodge, Emergency Meeting, in the Somerset Hall at 7.30 Tuesday, November 30. Masonic Ball, in the Town Hall, to com mence at 8.30. Wednesday, December 8. Local Industries Association, Monthly Meeting.

TRAVELLERS’ GUIDE.

Trains Leave Ashburton fob Christ church and intermediate stations at G a.m., 10.30 a.m., and (Express) 5.48 p. m. Trains Leave Ashburton foe Timaru and South, at 7 a.m., 10.3 G a.m. (Ex press), and’4.so p.m.—the latter pro ceeding no farther than Timaru. Trains Arrive at Ashburton from Christchurch at 10 24 a.m, (Express), 4.35 p. m., and 7.50 p. m. Trains Arrive at Ashburton from Timaru and South at 10.15 a. m., 5.34 p.m. (Express), and 8.15 p.m.

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The Ashburton Guardian. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 1880.

The Gas Company. — -Tljo annual meet ing of the Gas Company will be held next Monday, in the Library, at three o'clock. Tea Meetings. —The tea meeting in connection with the Primitive Methodist Church and that in connection with the Episcopalian Church are to be held this evening, as advertised. Lecture. ---The Rev. Mr. Gillies, of Timaru, delivered the last of the series of popular lectures, given under the auspices of the Presbyterian Church, last night. The subject was “Ferguson.” The lec ture was an able one, but the audience was small. A Hoax.— The police have so far not got any clue to tie whereabouts of the girl Prescott, who was supposed to have committed suicide at the South Dunedin Recreation Ground last week. From her antecedents it is believed that her letter intimating her intention of committing suicide was a blind, and that she had gone up country. Accident. —Mr. Robert Clayton, in the employ of Messrs. Matson and Co., met with a nasty aeciclent at the railway goods shed yesterday afternoon about half past five. He was helping in the despatch of machinery to the show, and a chaff-cutter standing on a dray attracted his attention by its apparently insecure position. He went to adjust it, and in climbing into the dray, missed his footing somehow. In falling he brought the machine with him, which broke two of his ribs on the left side. Dr. Stewart was sent for, and had Mr. Clayton taken home, where he was attended to. The injuries are somewhat severe, but are not considered dangerous. The Disqualification of Mata.— The Ago says “ The investigation held by the Committee into Mata’s running for the Cup came to nothing, but suspicions are abroad that he did not do the best possible for the Cup, and was suffering from the metallic influence of the betting ring.” The decision of the stewards of the V. R. C. is as follows The stewards having considered the running of the horse Mata in the Royal Park Stakes on Nov. 4, 1880, have decided that the jockey Ray shall be disqualified from riding or training any horse, and that Mata be dis qualified from running on the Flemington Racecourse. It seems that, al-; though there were grave suspi- \ cions regarding the running of the • horse In the Melbourne Cup, the dis-: qualification was not imposad for that: event, but on account of “ pulling” in the Royal Park Stakes, the race op the, third day of the meeting in which representative of Maoridom ran abac-. lutely last.

Singing Class.— lt will be seen from a notice elsewhere that Mr. Weeks’ Wed nesday evening singing class is postponed till Thursday. Tue Mayoralty. —As will be seen by an announcement elsewhere, Mr. Hugo Friedlander has had a walk over for the office of Mayor for the coming year, no other candidate being nominated. Inquest. —At an inquest held this morning on the body of the late Mr. James Campbell, who met his death yes terday while handling a gun, a verdict of “ Accidental death ” was returned. The Holiday To-Day. —To-day was a general holiday, and in consequence the post and telegraph offices have been shut up. The result of this is that as no tele graphist can do a day’s work in half an liour, we cannot give any telegams to-day —simply because there were no telegraph men about to receive them. “ I’m Resigned. ” —lt was a sad occa sion. The doctor said the man couldn’t live, and weeping friends surrounded his bedside. He was not reconciled to depart. He was young and there was much to hold him to life. He struggled hard, mentally, to accept the situation, but he couldn’t feel right about it. At length he opened his eyes and asked in a feeble whisper if the leader of the village band was, at home. If so he desired, as a dying request, that the band be brought out and allowed to play one of their favorite airs, No. 6 he thought, under his window. The appeal was granted, and before the concluding strain was reached a submis sive smile hovered about the shrunken lips of the departing one as he murmured, “ I’m—resigned. Nothing—worse—can happen—now.” Then his light went out. ' ' ''

CABLE NEWS.

AUSTRALIAN. {Per Renter's Agency.) Cricket, Melbourne, Nov. 15. In the cricket match, Victoria versus Adelaide, the former won by seven wickets. Mata. The Wagga Wagga Turf Club have en dorsed the disqualification of Mata. The Gold Robbery. It has been conclusively proved that the missing box of gold was duly shipped on board the Tararua. Nothing further, however, is yet known, and there are no signs of the bullion room having been tampered with. The detectives are con fident of discovering the robber.

SPORTING .

TO-MORROW’S RACES. [by telephone.] Judging from the appearance of the weather, the unusually large number of entries and acceptances for the various events, and the attendance at to-day’s show, I venture to predict an unprece dented success for the Ashburton Racing Club’s annual meeting of 1880. The course, which I visited this morning, is being rapidly cleared of the pebbles so objectionable to owners of horses ; new distance posts are erected, the judge is provided with a box of considerable archi tectural merits, and Mi". Stitt will find himself in a position where he will not be liable to bo displaced from the top of a fence rail. The reserve is now being ploughed up, and I notice the fact that the lessee means to make the most of his lease, he having ploughed up the site of the booths and the right of sports ; this, I imagine, will cause some dust if there is any wind to-morrow. I hope funds for a new Grand Stand will be forthcoming before next meeting, the present structure being totally inadequate for the number of visitors who have, and are likely to visit the course. As to to-morrow’s racing, the great Aus tralian Lonehand, Milo, Levant, and Top thorne are content with their weights ; for the Hurdle Race, if Lonehand is in any thing of a decent humor to-morrow morn ing, he can’t be beaten, even if the handi capper had given him another stone. I hear that the mysterious Topthorne is a clinker from Nelson. It may be, but they will finish— Lonehand 1 The rest nowhere For the District Hurdle Race, for which all the horses nominated have ac cepted (a fact which is certainly a compli ment to the handicappers), I must say that the bay Lonehand has scarcely met with fair treatment, Merlin and Raven’s per formances entitling them to carry top weights. However, if Merlin can keep on his legs, which are dickey, I think he will win. Raven is a glutton for the whip, and with his usual luck might get his nose in front. Lonehand is so reliable, and in such good hands that I will tip Lonehand (bay) 1 Raven 2 Merlin, for the cause stated above, not in it. The other two on the card will sur prise me if they are near enough to see the other jocks weigh in. For the Cup four have declared content, as against two last year. I hoped to see more, but our best hopes are only too fre quently blighted in this world. Virginia Water’s breeding and reputation should make her a warm favorite, but 7st. Gib. on a Syr-old is pretty stiff for a two-mile spin. Lara, 7st. 41b., ran twice last year, beating Numa once, and being beaten by him next day, he ought to have a con siderable say in the matter. Randwick and Holderness are only known to the public by the training notes published— as performers they have no record, but from report I should say'Randwick was the best of the two. Mr. Stitt will, I think, see them pass Virginia Water 1 Lara ••• 2 Randwick ... 3 The Ladies’ Purse ought to be the event of the day. Seven horses on the card, and all likely starters, will be a race worth looking at. Considerable com plaints have been made by owners as to weights now allotted in welter races. I certainly think them easy on three-year olds, but the C. J.C. are . f course the best judges. As I ham but little space allotted me, I must confine myself to the tips, which arc Zulu ... ... .., ■ 1 Tam o’ Shanter ... .... 2 Minnie 3 The following are the acceptances for the first day’s races : HANDICAP HURDLE RACE. st. lb. Lonehand 12 7 Levant ... ... •• ■ 10 10 Milo ... 10 3 Top thorn 10 0 Ashburton Cup. st. lb. Virginia Water ... ... 7 6 Lara 7 4 Randwick .»< ••• 7 0 Holderness 0 0 DISTRICT HANDICAP HURDLE RACE. st. lb. Lonehand ... ••• 12. 0 Raven ... ... ••• H 7 Merlin ... ... ... 10 8 Mungo Park ... ... 10 5

The Recent Gun Accident.

An inquest was held this morning, before Dr. Trevor, Coroner, and a jury of twelve, to inquire into the cause which led to the death of the late James Camp bell. The inquiry was held at deceased’s' late residence, Auchmore. Mr. Bean was chosen foreman of the jury. . After the jury had viewed -; the• body, the following evidence was taken : Donald Cameron —I am a farmer, and sou of deceased. Slept with my father on the night of November 14. Got up yes terday morning about half-past G, leaving my father in bed. He was awake. He had got up previously, but went to bed again. My father usually got up early. The last time my father got up I heard the report of a gun. This was about 8 o’clock, when I was out splitting firewood, about half a chain from the house. lat once went into the house, when I found my father lying undressed on the floor of the bedroom, with a wound in his chest, and a gun lying by his side. Took hold of the gun and put it outside. Went off for John Matheson. He came back with me, and assisted to lay my father on the bed. Deceased was conscious at the time, but was groaning, and requested me to leave him alone.' John Matheson went for a and Dr. Stewart arrived about 9.15 a.m. I then went'to Ashbur ton, and about ten minutes after I re turned my father expired. He never said anything more to me. The gun was kept on two hooks above, the bed, and always kept loaded. My father , previous to the accident was in good health and nothing the matter with him the day previously, more than usual. He did not seem de pressed. The deceased was often out shooting. Often cautioned my father about the careless way he handled the gun. , ■ By the Coroner—Cannot remember whether I asked my father how the acci dent happened. Was so excited that I cannot remember. By the foreman—Do not know how long the gun had been loaded. By a juryman—Cannot account for my father remaining so long undressed after getting up the second time. f By the Coroner —My father was in his usual state of mind. By a juryman—The deceased was per fectly sober. There was no drink in the house, and my father was not in Ashbur ton the day previous. John Matheson gave evidence as fol lows:—I am a farmer, living twenty-five chains away. Remember last witness coming for me yesterday at about 8.30 a. m. Returned with him to his father’s house. Found deceased in Donald Camp bell’s arms, who was trying to lift him into bed. I assisted last witness to put deceased on the bed. Then went to Ash burton and told Dr. Stewart. There was a wound on deceased’s left chest. It was about half-past nine when I returned, shortly after the doctor got there. De ceased had tea with me on Sunday even ing, and we afterwards had a two-mile walk together. Deceased was in good health and spirits, and came back to my house with me. We parted company about seven o’clock. Have always-known that a gun was hanging loaded on hooks over deceased’s bed. Deceased was in the habit of shooting at any common birds which were flying about. He did not tell me how the accident occurred. ? By the Foreman—After the accident deceased re< ognised me, and mentioned my name once or twice. By a juryman—Do not know where the ramrod of the gun was, and have not in spected the gun at all. Dr. Macßean Stewart, sworn, said — Last witness called on me yesterday morning, at about 9.15, and from what he told me I went to deceased’s residence, arriving there shortly afterwards. Found deceased lying on the bed with a large open wound at the sternal end of the left clavicle. ’ The clavicle was smashed to bits, and several of the outer ribs also smashed. The upper part of the lung was wounded. A number of small shots were to be seen under the skin about the shoulder. At the hack of the left shoulder there was a large bruise, evidently from a fall. There were one or two bruises about the face. Dressed the wound, which did not bleed very much. The direction of the wound was from the front backwards and out wards towards the left shoulder-joint. Deceased died at about half - past twelve. The wound must have been very recent when I first saw it. In reply to a question, deceased said he was handling the gun, but he did not know how the accident happened. Deceased was perfectly conscious, but was in a very weak state, and could not con verse much. Deceased died in conse quence of the wound which I have des cribed. It was a wound caused by small shot fired close to the body. The son, at my request, showed me the gun. One barrel was loaded, full-cocked, and capped. This concluded the evidence, and, with out retiring, the jury returned a verdict of “ Accidental Death.”

ASHBURTON AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION SHOW.

PRIZE LIST. The annual show of the A. and P. Association was held on the new ground to-day. There was a large at tendance of the public, and the weather was excellent. The prize list is as Under, and where classes are omitted there was either no entry or no award : SHEEP, Merino. Judges—J. Pearson, Neil McLean, M. Stitt. Marshall in attendance—Donald McLean. Class I—-For the best ram above 18 months old —Hawdon, C. G., shorn Nov. 25, 1879, Ist prize; Hawdon, C. G., shorn Nov. 25, 1879, 2nd. Class 2 For the best ram under 18 months old—Hawdon, C. G., lambed Aug. 14, 1879, Ist prize ; Hawdon, C. G., lambed Oct. 14, 1879, 2nd. Class 3 —For the best ewe above 18 months old—Gould and Cameron, shorn Dec., 1879, Ist prize ; fHawdon, C. G., shorn Dec. 15, 1879, 2nd. Glass 4—-For the best ewe under 18 months old—Gould and Cameron, lambed Oct., 1879,15 t prize; Hawdon, 0. G,, lambed Oct. 14, 1879, 2nd. Class s—For5 —For the best two ewes above 18 months old with lambs at foot—Haw don, C. G., ewes with lambs, shorn Dec. 12, 1879, Ist prize ; Hawdon, 0. G., ewes with lambs, shorn Dec. 12, 1879, 2nd. Class 6—For the best two ewes under 18 months old—Gould and Cameron, lambed Oct., 1879, Ist prize ; Hawdon, C. G., lambed Oct. 15, 1879; 2nd. Lincoln. Judges—D. Olliver, H. J. Hall, F. J. Raine. Marshall in attendance —R. Jeffs. Class 7—Wilkin and Carter, shorn Nov. 25, 1879, Ist prize. Class 9—For the best ewe above 18 months old —Wilkin and Carter, shorn Nov. 25, 1879, Ist prize ; Wilkin and Carter, shorn Nov. 25, 1879, 2nd. Class 10—For. the best ewe under 18 months old—Wilkin and Carter, lambed Sept. 14, 1879, Ist prize ; Wilkin and Carter, lambed Sept. 4, 1879, 2nd. Class 11—For the best two ewes above 18 months old with lambs at foot -Wilkin and Carter, shorn Nov. 25, 1879, Ist: prize ; Wilkin and Carter, shorn Oct. 13, 1879,2nd. Class 12—For the best two ewes under 18 months old—WilkinandCarter, lambed August 26, 1879, Ist prize. Leicester. Judges —D. Olliver, H. J. Hall, P. J. Raine. Marshall in attendants Jeffs.' ' ‘ 1

Class 13—For the best ram above 18 1 months old—Wilkin and Carter,: ’shorn i Nov. 25, 1879, Ist prize; Wilkin and 'j Carter, shorn Nov. 25, 1879, 2nd. Class 14—For the best ram under 18 1 months‘old—Wilkin and Carter, lambed Aug. 3, 1879, Ist prize; Wilkin and , Carter, lambed Sept, 25, 1879, 2nd. Class 15—For the best ewe above 18 months old—Wilkin and Carter, shorn Nov* 25, 1879, Ist prize ; Wilkin and Garter, shorn Nov., 25, 1879, 2nd. Class 16—For the best ewe under 18 months old—Wilkin and Carter, lambed Sept. 20, 1879, Ist prize ; Wilkin and Carter, lambed August 23, 1879, 2nd. Class 17—For the best two ewes aboye 18 months old with lambs at foot—Wilkin and Carter, shorn Nov. £5, 1879, Ist prize ; Wilkin and Carter, shorn, Nov. 25; 1879, 2nd. Class 18—For the best two ewes under 18 months old—Wilkin and Carter, lambed Sept. 10,1879, Ist prize ; Wilkin and Carter, lambed Aug. 20, 1879, 2nd. ROMNEY MARSH. Judges—D. Olliver, H. J. Hall, F. J Raine. Marshall in attendance —R. Jeffs. Class 19—For the best ram above 18 months old—-Wilkin and Carter, sliornNov. 25, 1879, Ist prize ; Wilkin and Carter, shorn Nov. 25,1879, 2nd. Class 20—For the best ram under 18 months old—Wilkin and Carter, lambed Aug. 25, 1879, no award. Class 21—For the best ewe above 18 months old —Wilkin and Carter, shorn Nov. 11, 1879, Ist price ; Wilkin and Carter, shorn Nov. 11, 1879, 2nd. Class 22—For the . best ewe under 18 months old - -Wilkin and Carter, lambed Sept. 18, 1879, Ist prise ; Wilkin and Carter, lambed Oct. 5, 1879, 2nd. Class 23—For the best two ewes aboye 18 months old with lamb at foot—Wilkin and Carter, shorn Oct. 11, 1879,15 t prize ; Wilkin and Carter, shorn Oct. 11, 1879 2nd. Class 24—For the best two ewes under 18 months old —Wilkin and Carter, lambed Septenber 8, 1879, Ist prize ; Wilkin and Carter, lambed Sept. 8, 1879, 2nd. CROSS-BRBDS. Judges—D. Oiliver, H. J. Hall, F. J. Raine, Marshall in attendance—R. Jeffs. Class 25—For the best five ewes (of any age) for butchers’ purposes- -0. Digby, Ist prize. Class 26—For the best five wethers (of any age);, for butchers’ purposes —Wilkin and Carter, Ist prize ; 0., Digby, 2nd. FAT SHEEP. Judges—D. Olliver, H. J. Hall, F. J. Raine. Marshall in attendance—R. Jeffs. Class 27 —For the best five merino wethers—Gould and Cameron, Ist prize ; Digby, 0., 2nd. Class 28—For the best five long-wool wethers—Gould and Cameron, Ist prize ; Scott, James, 2nd. LAMBS. Judges—D. Olliver, H. J. Hall, A. Turnbull. Marshall in attendance —R. Jeffs. Class 29 For the best ten fat lambs — Digby, 0., Ist prize; Wilkin and Carter, 2nd. CATTLE. (Imported or otherwise.) Judges—P.C." Threkeld, F. 0, Tabart, John Kelland. Marshall in attendance — F. Lewis. SHORTHORN. Class I—For the best bull of any age— Dawson, A., “ Earl Lonsden,” Ist prize. Class 3—For the best bull calved since July 1, 1878—James Scott, ‘Billy,’ Ist prize. ( . Class 4 —For the best bull calved since Ist July, 1879—Magee, T., ‘ Volunteer,’ Ist prize, Class s—For the best cow of any age— Digby, 0., Ist prize ; Digby, 0., highly commended. Class 7 —For the best heifer calved since July 1, 1878—Magee, T., ‘Lustre,’ Ist prize. Class B—For the best heifer calved since July 1, 1879—Magee, T., ‘Moss Rose,’ no award. ANY OTHER BREED. Judges—P. C. Threlkeld, F. 0. Tabart John Kelland. Marshall in attendance — F. Lewis. Class 9—Digby 0., ‘Oliver Cromwell,’ Ist prize. Oiass 13—For the best cow of any age —Digby, 0., Ist prize ; Digby, 0., 2nd. Class 15—For the best heifer . calved since July 1, 1878—Wilkin and Carter, Ist prize ; Wilkin and Carter, 2nd. Class 17 —For the best milch cow of any age or breed, in full profit—Magee, T., ‘ Betsy,’ Ist prize ; Williamson, D., 2nd ; Lewis, F., ‘ Reddy,’ highly commended. Class 18—For the best fat bullock— Digby, 0., Ist prize ; Digby 0., 2nd. ■ Class 19—For the best fat cow—Wilkin and Carter, Ist prize. Class 20— For the best fat steer calved since July 1, 1878—Wilkin and Carter, Ist prize ; Wilkin and Carter, 2nd. Class 21—For the best heifer calved since July 1,1878— Digby 0., Ist prize. HORSES. (Imported or otherwise.) Blood Stock. Judges— James Hurse, H. Mclraith, G; D. Lockhart. Marshalls in attend ance—Messrs. Raine, J. Hawdon, and J. Hunt. Class I—For the best thoroughbred stallion—R. Little, ‘ Young Traducer,’by Traducer, dam Kasper’s Dam, Ist prize ; LewisE. Corsbie, ‘Tribune,’by Traducer, dam Azucena by Towton, 2nd. Class 3—For the best colt foaled since Ist July, 1878 —F. B. Passmore, ‘ Com modore,’ by Admiral, dam Lady Emily, 2nd prize. DRAUGHT HORSES. Judges—E. Thomas, W. Boag, B. Ede. Marshalls in attendance —Messrs Leatham and Mayo. Class 6—For the best entire horse of any age—J. Grigg, ‘ Lord Beaconsfield,’ (106), bred by Mcnlove, Esq. , Windsor Park, Oamaru, Ist prize; Wilkin and Carter, ‘ Billy Fairplay,’ 6 years, imported (by the Gentleman), 2nd prize, Class 7 —For the best entire' horse I foaled since Ist July, 1877—E. Thomas, ‘ Commander,’ foaled 9th December, 1877, by Sir Colin Campbell, dam Bell IX., by Major, Ist prize ; W. Stoddart, ‘ Lord Raglan,’ foaled 25th November, 1877, by Prince Royal, dam Jip, by Old Major, imported, bred by exhibitor, 2nd prize. Class B—For the best entire horse foaled since Ist July, 1878 —J. Grigg, grey celt, by Lincolnshire Traveller, dam Lass o’ Gowrie, Ist prize; F. B. Pass more, ‘ Duke,’ foaled September, 1878, by Young Melbourne, dam Poppet, im ported, 2nd prize. Class 9—For the best mare in foal, or with foal at foot F B. Passmore, ‘Poppet’ (imported), by Black Champion, Ist prize; D. Williamson, ‘ Dolly,’ with foal at foot, by Heather Joe *c, 2nd prize; Wilkin and Carter, mare with toal, by Merryton, highly commended; J. Brown, ‘ Blossom,’ 6 years, with foal at foot by Victor, foaled 16th October, commended. Class 10—For the best filly foaled since Ist July, 1877—W. Stoddart, ‘ Grace,’ foaled 26th November, 1877, by Prince Royal, dam Polly by Old Major, imported (bred by exhibitor), Ist prize; W. Stalker, black filly, ‘ Poll,’ foaled Nov., 1877,2nd. Class 11: —For the best filly foaled since Ist July, 1878—J. Grigg, filly by Lincoln shire Farmer, dam Countess, Ist prize ; W. Stoddart, ‘ Jean,’foaled 30th Novem ber, 1878, by Pride of Scotland, imported, dam Scotland’s Pride (bred by 2nd; T. Holmes, chestnut filly, by Sir Julius Vogel, commended. Class 12—For the best gelding of any age—R. Millar, grey gelding, 6 years, Ist prize; John Black, ‘Tom,’ 2nd.; O. Digby, bay gelding, ‘ Jimmie,’ com mended. . Class 13 —For the best colt foaled since Ist July, 1877—Edwin Thomas, ‘Punch,’

by Sir Colin Campbell, dam Diamond, foaled Dec. 1, 1877, Ist prize ; George j Ham ill on, j«n., gelding, foaled Sept. 1, 1877, by Young Lofty, out of a mare by Balmoral, 2nd. : Class 14—For the best colt foaled since i July 1, 1878, William Jameson, gelding < by Glenroy, foaled Nov. 13, 1878, Ist i prize. Class 15—For the best team of two horses (either mares or geldings) of any l age, in regular work, the bonajidt pro- ! perty of exhibitor, shown in harness —J. Grigg, ‘ Lion,’ by Lincolnshire Traveller, Traveller, by Lincolnshire Traveller, Ist prize - Class 16—For the best pair of mares (same conditions) —J, Grigg, Ist and 2nd prizes. Class 17—For the best pair of geldings (same conditions) —James Scotty Ist prize ; J. Grigg, ‘ Waverly,’ by Pride of Kilbride, Duke, by Tasman, 2nd. CARRIAGE HORSES. Judges—J. Hurse, H. - Mcllraitli, and G. D. Lockhart. Marshalls in attendance • -Messrs. Raine, J. Hawdon, and Hunt. Class 18--For the best entire horse of any age—Wilkin and Carter, ‘ Dexter,’ G years, by Talisman, Ist prize ; Smith, W. H., ‘ Tam o’ Shanter,’ by Young Sir Charles,, dam Banshee, 2nd. Class 19—For the best brood mare in foal or with foal at foot—John Orr, ‘ Ohinemuri,’ with foal at foot by Admiral, Ist prize. Class 23- -For the best buggy Horse to be shown in harness—Annitage, chestnut gelding, 3 years, Ist prize; E. G. Wright, bay mare, ‘Mona,’ 2nd. HACKNEYS. Judges—J. Hurst, H. Mclllraith, G. D. Lockart. Marshalls in attendance— Messrs. Raine, J. Hawdon, and Hunt. Class 25—For he best broodmare in -foal, or with foal at foot—James Scott, * Jeanie, with foal at foot by Dexter, Ist prize ; R. Millar, ‘ Phoebe,’ with foal at foot by Tribune, 2nd. Class 26—For the best roadster or hack (mare or gelding) up to 14 stone weight— John Grigg, ‘ Rewi,’ Ist prize; Wilkin and Carter, ‘Glengarry,’ by Prince Charley, 2nd; S. Saunders, ‘Why Not,’ by Traducer, highly commended; A. McKellar Wix, ‘ St. Leonards,’ by Dib medes, highly commended; John Hawdon bay horse ‘ Jack,’ 4 years. Class 27—For the best roadster or hack (mare or gelding) fit to carry not less than 10 atone weight George Jamieson, ‘ Eclipse,’ 6 years, by Young Priam, Ist prize ; W. Jamieson, chestnut gelding by Admiral, 4 years, 2nd ; Thomas Cotton, ‘Mungo Park,’ 5 years, highly com mended. Class 28—For the best ladies’ hack i (mare or gelding) which has been tho roughly broken in as a ladies’ hack. To • be shown in side-saddle and ridden— W. Cuthbert, ‘ Moro,’ Ist prize; J. L. Cass, ‘ Merryman,’ 2nd ; A; J. Houston, ‘ Barmaid,’ commended. Class 29—For the best cob mare or gelding not exceeding 14| hands high— Wilkin and Carter, Ist prize. PONIES. i Judges—J. Hurse, H. Mclraith, G. D. Lockhart. Marshalls in attendance — Messrs. Raine, J. Hawdon, and Hunt. Class 32—For the best boy’s pony, i mare or gelding, not above 13 hands, and ‘ thoroughly quiet to ride. To be shown in the saddle, and to be ridden by a boy or girl—W. Williamson, bay pony ‘Topsy,’ • 4 years ; W. J. Silcock, grey Arab pony, ‘ Dixey,’ 16 years; by Sultan, imported 3 from India, 2nd. t PIGS. Judges—Walter Hartnell and J. Hunt. ] Marshall in attendance —W. Rose. ’ Class I—For the best Berkshire boar— G. Gilmour, ‘Dr. Snapperdudgeon,’ 2 ' years old ; bred by exhibitor, 2nd prize. ? Class 3—For the best Berksire sow—B. Ede, highly commended. 3 Class s—For the best pen of three t Berkshire pigs, under eight months old— B. Ede, 3 pigs, farrowed Aug. B.' ‘ 3 Class 6—For the best boar of any age ’ or breed —Peter Lownie, Berkshire boar, Ist G. Gilmour, Berkshire boar, ‘Young Neddie/ 7i months old ; bred t (by exhibitor), highly commended. Class B—For the best breeding sow of i any age or breed- O. Digby, Ist prize ; ’ 0. Digby, commended; John Bennett, 2nd. 1 . Class 10—For the best sow and litter ■ of pigs of not less than six, ‘ under two I months old—T. Dalton, sow and. ten pigs > —lst prize ; James Scott, Berkshire sow and eight pigs, 2nd ; R. Maxwell, sow and r seven pigs. , DOGS, j Judges—R. Jeffs, H. T. Smith and Mason. Marshall in attendance —W. H. • Gundry. Class I—R. Jeffs, Ist prize ;J. Fore- L man, ‘ Flora,’ 2nd ; D. M'Lean, ‘ Toss,’ 3rd. Wilkin and Carter ‘ Roy,’ highly I commended. Class 2—For the best rough-coated Collie sheep dog—o. Digby, ‘ Marshal 1 Ney,’ Ist prize ; 0. Digby, ‘ Laddie ’ ; 2nd ; J. Meiklejohn, ‘Jack,’ highly com mended. POULTRY. Judges—A. Saunders and J. H. Wood. Marshal in attendance—S. Potter. ’ Class 2—For the best Brahma pootra fowls--G. T. Smith, Ist prize; F. T. Mayo, 2nd. Class 3—For the best game fowl of any breed —W. Parkin, black breasted red game, Ist prize ; W. N. Moses, 2nd. Class 4—For the best Spanish fowls— William Jones, Ist prize ; William Jones, 2nd. Class s—For the best Polish fowls—G. T. Smith, Ist prize ; G. T. Smith, 2nd. Class 6—For the best bantams of any description—T. R, Hart, black breasted red game, Ist prize. Class 7—For the best Hamburgh fowls --G. T. Smith, Ist prize. Class 10—For the best pair of ducks for culinary purposes, to be dressed ready for cooking. The heads and legs to be left on for inspection—O. Digby, Ist prize ; 0. Digby, 2nd. DAIRY PRODUCE. Judges— D. Williamson, R. W. Shear man, J. Orr. Marshall in attendance— R. Friedlander. Class I—For the best 31bs. of fresh butter (without salt or prints). W. Stod dart, Ist prize, also Mr. Hodder’s prize, of a dress value LI 10s. A. Weston, 2nd. Mr. G. Gilmour, highly commended. . Class 2—For the best keg of salted butter fit for exportation—W. Stoddart, Ist prize ; Mr. Wheeler, 2nd. Class 3—For the best colonial cheese, of not less than 151 b Gilmour, Ist prize ; W. Crowe, 2nd. Class 4—For the best side of New Zea land cured bacon—H. Hudson; Ist prize; 0. Digby, 2nd. H. Hudson, highly com ment ed. Class' s—For the best two hams—o. Digby, Ist prize ; H. Hudson, 2nd. W, Crowe, highly commended. Mr. G. Gilmour exhibited six hen eggs, noticeeble for their extreme size and uniformity. NEW ZEALAND MANUFACTURE : AND PRODUCE. ; : Class I—For the best five gallons of ale (imported hops allowed) —Ist prize, Quin ton Bros. ; 2nd Wood, and Co. Class 2—For the best five gallons of porter (coloring matter allowed) —Wood and Co., Ist prize. Class s—For the best collection of New Zealand manufactured woollen goods— Kaiapbi Woollen. Factory, -Ist prize. This exhibit comprised numerous descriptions of goods from the yarn to the manufac tured cloth, and deservedly elicited the enconiums passed on it by the judges. Class 6—For the best collection of colonial made boots—T. Chambers, Ist. prize. Class B—For the best collection of fire clay goods—Austin, Kirk and Co., Limited; Ist prize.

Class 9 For the best drain pipes— { Austin, Kirk and Go., Limite i, Ist .prize. 1 SPECIAL EXHIBIT. i , A special exhibit of candles (stearine i and others) by the Rakaia Candle Manu- 1 factory, received a Ist prize, the opinion ] of the judges being that (the same! could ' not be beaten, 1 PRIVATE PRIZES. 1 Two guineas given by R. W. Shearman for the beat round of cured corned beef. Mr. Amos Ist prize. A dress, value LI Is., given by Messrs. Hodder and Co., for the best fresh butter, was awarded to W. Stoddart. Mr. D. Olliver’s lady’s bat, value LI Is. , in addition to the Association’s prize, for the 2nd prize-taker for fresh butter, fell to A. Weston. Messrs. Cunningham and Co.’s prize of L 3 35., for the best collection of farm seeds, Sealy Bros. Messrs. Orr and Co. ’s prize of LI Is., for the best collection of vegetables grown by an amateur, W. IST. Moses. Messrs. Sealy Bros. ’ prize, value LI Is., for the best three 41b. loaves —A. Thiele, EXTRA EXHIBITS. Collection of colonial-made baskets, J. and J. Price, Ist prize. Assortment of butchers’ small goods, O. Digby, highly commended. McDowell and Co., fire kindlers, highly commended. A suite of drawing-room furniture in green rep, exhibited by J. Meeoh, was considered so exceptionally good that it was awarded a special prize. Messrs. Fried lander Bros, had & fine assortment of American stoves, grates, &c., for exhibition only, which were, highly commended.

Ashburton Borough Council.

The usual monthly meeting of the Borough Council was held last night. Present—His Worship the Mayor (pre siding), and Messrs, b. M. Robinson, Friedlander, Harrison, and St. Hill. The Mayor said the credit balance at the bank was L 473 6s. lid. The Government; had very promptly remitted the amount of subsidy promised to the Borough by the Colonial Secretary. FINANCE. The manager of the Bank of New Zea land wrote, advising receipt of LBB4 Is., amount of subsidy ; and. the Under Secre tary, Treasury Department, wrote advis ing the despatch of the money. FIRE BRIGADE. The Secretary to the Associated Insur ance Companies wrote, desiring informa tion as to the maker, power, the. length of hose, and cost of the steam, fire engine the Borough purposed obtaining, and also how much money would be likely to be contributed towards its purchase in the district. He also intimated the intention of the Association to increase its grant to the Borough, for fire prevention purposes, to LSO. The matter of the steam-engine was deferred for consideration till next meet ing. THE SCHOOL TREAT. The application for a grant in aid of the school treat and prize fund was made by the School Committee. 5 , Mr, St. Hill moved that the sum of L 5 I be granted, quoting the example of [ Lyttelton as a precedent. r Mr. Harrison seconded. ’ Mr. Robinson thought the Council had , no power to grant the money, and he did i not like to establish a precedent. Mr. St, Hill said no precedent would be established, and giving the money this year did not bind the Council for next year. The motion was carried. I THE BELT FOOTPATHS. A letter from the Wakanui Road Board asked the Council to undertake the forma tion of footpaths on the South-east Town 5 belt, the Board bearing the expense. The - matter had been under the consideration of the Board, where it had been pointed 3 out that the Board received the rates from , the residents, whom this work would benefit The work, however, could not i be done by the Board without the sanction of the Council, as the borough’s street, E &c., were involved. The Board there ; fore asked the Council to do the work at , the Board’s expense ; the probable cost to be submitted to the Board’s overseer f before a contract was taken, j The proposal was accepted by the 3 Council. r Leave of absence was granted to Mr. I Ivess for three months to visit the Mel bourne Exhibition. ", , WESLEYAN PARSONAGE. I The trustees of the Wesleyan parsonage asked for leave to remove certain soil to fill up a hollow iu the parsonage section. The application was not entertained. ’ THE CLERK’S SALARY. The Town Clerk wrote agreeing to the reduction made in his salary. THE ENGINEERS’ SALARY. I The Engineers wrote on the subject of their salary. They would undertake the direction and supervision of all Work done out of ordinary. Borough work at : the salary of L 150; all work done out of borrowed or other extraneous funds to be paid for at from 5 to 7 per cent., as may , be agreed on; arid the preparation of the rate roll for L 25, as in connection with the above propositions, but .the sum was ■ not to be looked upon as an equivalent . for the work. ~ Mr. St. Hill was of opinion that the proposal of the Engineers should be ac cepted, or at least that considerable modification should be made in the terms sent to Messrs. Fooks. Since these terms were sent to Messrs. Fooks the funds of the Council had largely increased, and the Borough was in a better, position by far than it was then. Consideration of the letter was deferred till next meeting, and meanwhile the Engineers were to be asked to prepare the rate roll. A WASTE PIPE. An application was made by R. Walters andGo.y contractors for the Courthouse, to lay a pipe from a urinal now being erected on the Courthouse section, and to cross the East street footpath. The Engineer explained that the pipe was only intended to carry off the over flow from the pump. In the course of a discussion on the subject of drainage, it. was stated by the Engineer that a tank at Baldwin’s hotel was 14ft., and had no concrete bottom, so that the refuse thrown in did, more harm than if it had been spread on the surface, as the tank, being 14ft. deep the water was actually reached that supplied the town. The matter was left in the hands of the Engineer, with instructions to prevent the refuse froiri the urinal in question to be drained into the street; but to allow the pump overflow. ; . MORE MONEY. , Albert Mulford found the contract for clearing tussocks not so profitable as it would have been had the ground been less stoney, and he asked for more money. The Clerk was instructed to express the Borough’s refusal as gently as possible. ■ THE OUTFALL DRAIN. A petition from the -residents near the outfall drain wasyrhad.; (It/prayed that the drain be covered in, with a view to remove the nuisance it created, and the danger it created to children and adults. The nature of the drain at the bottom was such that solid sewerage was hot carried away, and the unprotected drain was dangerous to those passing. L Mr. Friedlander. supported the prayer of the petition, as did also Mr. Harrison. Both dwelt on the nuisance and danger that the drain was, and the latter speaker pointed out that the value of property; along the line of the drain had seriously depreciated. Mr. St. Hill was of opinion that the Mayor should urge the County Council to give the control of the water supply pipes to the Borough, This would enable ■

drain to be laid down that would last for years. ■ The Mayor said he approved of the work being done, but he dissented to the remarks re the levels of the drain which had been made by the petitioners, who were not, any of them, qualified to judge of that subject. He would be glad to lay the matter before the County Council, with a view to getting control of the pipes. Mr. Fooks said some of the clauses in the petition were greatly exaggerated. The filth complained of was not brought to the drain by the drainage system,-but ’ was thrown into the drain itself. The only possible street that could.send down refuse was the one in which the brewery was situated. He had had the rags and tin pots, &c., cleaned out two. or three times. It .was ultimately decided .that the Mayor wait upon the County Council with a view to securing control of the water pipes. ENGINEERS’ REPORT.. Water Supply. - The earthwork required for raising the height of the reservoir has been • carted on the embankment, and the alteration to the sluice-gates and overflow will be com-. pleted in a clay or two. - We have shut off the : supply at the head on several occasions lately, and find there is now hardly any loss of water by absorption in the bed of the gully. The silt brought down by the river in freshes, and which has hitherto been a desideratum for rendering the reservoir and channels in the Domain watertight, will soon be found to increase rapidly, and ought now to be stopped as much as possible. We would point out that if any considerable deposit be allowed to , accumulate in the reservoir and lower part of the channel, it would be difficult and practically very objectionable to remove. To provide against this we would suggest the construction of a dam at the upper part of the gully,; thus forming a silting reservoir. Besides answering this purpose, it would act as a reserve from which a supply could be drawn in case of a' . stoppage at the river, and would serve a still more important service by enabling a portion of the western part of the town to be watered. By taking a small stream from this reservoir through the Domain to the n6rth-easf end of Winter street, the formation of this street, or at least the south-east footpath, could bring a supply by gravitation to the junction of Cameron and Winter streets. Theace.it could be taken by pipes either along Winter or Park streets to sump at Burnett and through to 'an open channel in Tancred street. :The ' whole ? : of the block, therefore, lying. between Winter street and the railway, could, to a great ex tent, be provided with a water supply for fire prevention. The cost of dam, ; sluice gate etc., and channel to Winter street, would not, we calculate, exceed LSO.- We have also to re- ; present the advisability of improving the in , take : of the mill-race at the river. At the pre , sent time there is a considerable stream running. . at the north-east side of the river]bec£ ; as:_ [ there is not sufficient by-wash, and the sluice ! gate is defective and not high enough, there is 1 more Water coming dqwn the mill-race than is ' necessary, and is, we believe,' overflowing on < Mr. Williamson land. A by-wash could be Cwsily cut into a blind creek or overflow chin -1 nel, a distance of about three and a half chains, ■ but we presume permission would have to be obtained from the owner of the land. The sluice-gate also ought to be raised in height } and repaired, but to what extent we can hardly r say, as there is too much water for us to examine the bottom and gate and floor of the ■ sluice way. We have seen Mr. S. Saunders c on the matter, and he is willing to pay a share of any necessary work. ConcrdeChqnmllmg.—'iAxi Crum has com pleted his contract for this work satisfactorily, 1 With respect to the length in West street, be- I tween Barnett and Tancred .streets, we were not aware that the resolution re channelling in I West street, passed by the Council at its last 3 -meeting, applied to this portion, as it was ih t cluded in Cram’s contract,- and the work hadr; been commenced before our attention had been " called to the matter. In reference to the ques tion of channelling the three blocks between , the reservoir and Burnett street, there is more 1 than enough cement in '.the] shed to. dor.this work. 1 : Burnett Street West.— The shingling of the e ; road and one footpath has been completed in a r satisfactory manner. 1 ; Cutting Tussocks on Streets. —Mr. A. Mul -1 ford has signed a contract for this work at 10s. i 6d. per acre. t ; The Labor Gang have been engaged fa ■j .spreading shingle in Burnett street and raising dam at reservoir, clearing side channels, etc. ’ Fooks and Son, • Borough Engineers. , A motion by Mr, St. Hill to ; adopt the t first clause, as referring to the upper r reservoir should be adopted, jras passed., The channelling of .West street .from • e the reservoir to Burnett street was ordered to be done. ’ It was moved by Sir. Friedlander that the side channelling in Havelock street be done in accordance with a resolution passed on the 18th October, to an extent 3 sufficient to abate the nuisances recently 3 complained of. An amendment, by Mr. St. Hill was carried,• i referring the. matter to the Engineer to report on. 3 NUISANCES. - The Inspector reported the town “satis . factory,” But he complained against the [ action of a boarding-house keeper, who 3 hhd removed the pans from his closets [ and substituted vaults. ' P The Inspector was ordered to prosecute. b TUSSOCKS. 3 Mr. Harrison moved that written notice [ be given to all owners of sections in com -3 pliance with by-law 130 —regarding, . 1 tussocks. Being seconded, the motion was ■* carried. ' - . . - • • • “ b AITKEN STREET. It was decided,'on-the motion; of Mr, 3 Harrison, to level Aitken street, but an ~ ' estimate of cost to be first received. * ! LICENSES, 5 Several carriage and other licenses were I granted. ; NOTICES OP MOTION. _ : ' Mr. Harrison gave the following notice . . ■ of motion —“ That the sidewalks on East . street be asphalted, from the outer edge to | a sufficient width to allow of two persons ' ! passing each Other, from the post-office to 1 Lancaster’s, and that the owners of .pro? . perty facing thereon be required to' j)ay a ;■ proportion of the cost thereof.” : v 1 , Mr. St. Hill gave notice—“ That the services of W. Brown be; dispensed with,! and that the services of a practical man bo obtained.” ... . .. accounts. ' Several accounts were passed - for pay- 1 ment, and the Council adjourned. j

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THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 1880.



Special Advertisements. T- QST, this morning, between Saunders’ JLJ Buildings and East Town Belt, a Square Silver LOCKET, with Souvenir. Finder will be rewarded on bringing the Locket to the office of this paper 543 CAMBRIDGE’S HAIR STIMULENT. - Prevents hair from falling off, and induces a hew growth. Two Shillings a bottle. O. Garsteils' & Co. (Late Weston’s), PROSPECT BUILDINGS, mOBACCONIST, FANCY GOODS, J_. , AND STATIONERY. Meerschaum Pipes, G.B.D. Pipes Nailrod, Twist, and Vanity Fair- Tobacco Musical Instruments, etc., etc. Haircutting, Shaving and Shampooing. EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. 520* SHOW ! SHOW ! 1 SHOW !! ! RAGES ! RACES ! ! RACES ! ! 1 NEW GOODS. NEW GOODS, Professor F. Clark, HAIRDRESSER, STATIONER, AND FAiNCY GOODS DEALER, MONTGOMERY’S BUILDINGS, ASHBURTON, HAS JUST IMPORTED from Mel bourne a large assortment of FANCY GOODS, too numerous to specify in detail, amongst which are the follow ing : G.B.D. Pipes, in cases Cherry do. do. Also pipes of every other description Dolls, Toy Watches Rowing Boats, Trumpets Shuttlecocks and Battledores Whips, Spades, Popguns Mouth Harmonicons And all kinds of Gentlemen’s Studs West’s Patent Solitaires Also Ladies’ Hair Pads, Frizetles, &c. NOVELS— “BIack Angel,” “Star of the South,” “ Fiery Cross,” &c. Haircutting, Shaving, and Shampooing: Saloon. Agent for the Ashburton, Guardian. Note the address : MONTGOMERY’S BUILDINGS. ASHBURTON. 513* ■ Hilt *■ RESERVES TO LET. fIIENDERS are invited for the LEASE § for fourteen years, of RESERVE No 2012, containing 1,500, acres, and situated near Coldstream, Rangitata. Alternative .tenders will be i-cceived, either for the Reserve as a whole, or in Three Blocks of 500 acres each. , . Conditions of Lease may be obtained on application to Mr. H. H. Pitman, Govern ment ißuildings, Christchurch, either by letter or personally, on any Saturday.; Tenders, addressed to the Commissioner of Crown Lands, Christchurch, will be received up to,Monday, the 22nd of No vember next. JOHN MARSHMAN, Commissioner of Crown Lands. Christchurch, October 21st, 1880. . 389 MR. CJAYGILL, of Walker street, Christchurch, is AUTHORISED to CANVASS for Advertisements for The Ashburton Guarpian. CASH RECEIPTS Printed & “ The Guardian” office.



Special Advertisements. THE BEST VALUE FOB, READY MONEY IS THE MEN'S) CLOTHING (AND BOYS’) MANUFACTURED BY mHE NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING X FACTORY, which can be purchased at their Retail Branches, now established all over New Zealand. The Garments are thoroughly shrunk. The Fit and Style aie 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 Hemisphei’e. The tall, short, lean, and stout can he equally well fitted. The Goods are all marked in plain figures. The system of business is to . exchange every article that does not give satis faction. ■ And, in addition to all these advantages, you can purchase A SINGLE GARMENT AX THE WHOLESALE PRICE. j£®' 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. 910 c WM. SPARROW, Manager.



The Mortal Coil.—A Vermont pet lamb swallowed several balls of yarn, and it was not long before his life became such a tangled pkein that he could not unravel it, and had 1$ shufile off the mortal foil."



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r— r —- ■..vfij-r.'rrTT Borough Council Gazette.,, ; BOROUGH OF ASHBURTGNr' : ~ f ELECTION OF MAYOR. ' I HEREBY DECLARE MR. HUGO ’’ „ PRIEDLANDFR= (being the 6nly ;; -‘‘ candidate nominated) duly elected May dr : ' ! ■ of the Borough of Ashburton - , for the : en- ! suing year. . ‘ r : ; 1 : CHARLES BRADDELL, Returning Officer. , Borough Council Office, 1 . i Ashburton 16th Nov. 1880. / 541 ' SINGING GLASS on Wednesday ’ ; POSTPONED till Thursday Even- - ; ing, at Mr. Jones’ large rboiinj road. Wanted, 30 Boys and Girls to “‘ S i Children’s Class, at 6 pm. H. J. Weeks, I Teacher Pianoforte, &c.-, Cameron street. • ; 644 T; :