SHIPPING.

♦ (By Cable.) King George’s Sound, Oct. 27. Arrived—P. and 0. Co.’s steamer Eosetta, from Galle, with the inward Suez mail, which left London on Septem ber 24th. _________

DAILY MEMORANDA.

AUCTION SALES. Saturday, October 30. Alfred Harrison, Sciopticon Lantern and Set of Slides. Monday, November 1. Alfred Harrison, at Mount Somers—Sale of Bankrupt Stock. Eleven o’clock. Tuesday, November 2. T. Bullock, on the homestead of Mr. George Lea Farm, House, Farm Stock, Furniture, &c. MEETINGS, AMUSEMENTS, &c. To-Night, Thursday, October 28. Amateur Dramatic Club, Meeting of Members, at 7 o’clock. To-morrow, Friday, October 26. Somerset Lodge, Monthly Meeting, in tne Masonic Hall, Tancred street, 7.30. Parishioners of St. Andrews, Tinwald, in the Vestry, at 7 o’clock. Saturday, October 30. Meeting at Railway Hotel, Winslow, re erection of saleyards, at 7 p.m. Monday, November, 1. Borough Council, at Borough Council Chambers, at 7 o’clock. Wednesday, November 3. County Council, at the County Council Chambers, at 11 o’clock.

TOWN EDITION. [.lssued at 5 p.m.~\

The Ashburton Guardian. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28, 1880. Afghanistan.

In the colonies perhaps but little interest is taken in far-off wars in which the Imperial Government may be in volved, especially when the theatre of action is a comparatively unknown land. It is only when the news reaches us that our arms have received a terrible reverse that colonial interest is awakened, and we pay attention to the news. But for the Tartar England caught in the Zulu army nobody out here would have troubled about the Cape war, and but for the recent claw ing up the British troops got in Afghanistan, that campaign would have passed with almost no notice. A foe that lets us ride through his country in easy won triumph is no foe at all, but one that is able to get to windward of our best generals and put our men to rout, is not a foe to be sneered at. It is the ability of the Afghans to cause trouble, and the fact that they take a lot of beating that gives them import ance in British eyes, and that they are of some importance we every now and again get fresh evidence. To-day we publish a telegram showing that Britain has not yet done all her fighting in the Afghan mountains, for the city of Cabul has evidently become the scene of such a riot as not long ago occurred at Candahar. The city is said to be in a state of arnachy, and the new Ameer, Abdul Rahman, has been murdered. Britain, who favored Rahman’s acces sion to power, will now have the task as signed her of settling this account with the turbulent Asiatics who have fer mented this tumult, so disastrous to the man whom England delighted to honor.

A Rowdy.— His Worship the Mayor mulct aman named William Dullard, in the sum of L2, with 12s. Gd. costs, for being drunk, using obscene language, and resisting the police, in Rakaia township. It took Constable Rowse, and four other stalwart Rakaians to take Dullard to the lock-up.

Wanted Ladies. Judging from the following cynical paragraph, clipped from the Bruce Herald, the editor of our South ern contemporary must be blessed with a more than usually garrulous better-half : “A cruel advertisement appears in the Ashburton Guardian. Radies are wanted for pantomine. In a pantomine there is no speaking. Surely, ladies might be out of place in it.”

Ashburton Oats for the Cape.— Yesterday Messrs. Saunders Bros, des patched from their mill, in execution of a shipping order for the Cape, 21,000 bushels of oats. This large line was loaded in alittleless than 15 working hours, and practically proves the material benefit of our railway system to a large establish ment like the Ashburton mills, where every advantage is taken of situation and close proximity to the main line. Fifteen years ago Mr. J. Hunt carted his produce to Christchurch, three days being occupied by the trip down. Allowing another day to reach Lyttelton, it would have taken our genial friend about three years and a half with a dray and throe horses to remove the oats we have referred to, or a month .with thirty drays and ninety horses.

Its - Bankruptcy. —Henry M'Cutclieon, Wakanui, has filed. The trustee in the estate of Alexander Forbes wants all claims against the estate sent in at once. Tinwald Parish.— A parish meeting, for the transaction of important business in connection with the Tinwald parish, is to be held on Friday evening, in St. Andrew’s Yestry, at 7 o’clock.

Farewell Presentation.—A valedic tory meeting was held on Tuesday night in the Primitive Methodist Church, for the purpose of wishing “ God speed ” to Mr. and Mrs. James and family, who are leaving New Zealand for England in the Waitangi, on October 30th. The have been for upwards of two years members of the Ashburton society, and have been very helpful in many respects to the cause. They are highly respected in the town, and much sorrow being felt at their leav ing, several of the Sunday school teachers and friends contributed liberally towards purchasing some books for the children in order to give them tangible proof of the esteem in which they are held. Mr. I. Scott presided, and briefly stated the ob ject of the| meeting. He had parted from many in his time, and often when he was just learning to respect them ; he did not give way to melancholy feelings as some did, although the colony could ill spare Christian people, he believed Mr. and Mrs James had left an influence for good here, and he trusted they would carry the same influence wherever they went. He hoped they would tell their friends in Eng land that the people out here were not altogether strangers to the doings of the Old country, but kept a vigilant eye upon them, though thousands of miles away. Mrs. Stokes was called upon to present the books to the younger children, which duty she prefaced by making a neat speech. Mr. Puddicombe next addressed the meet ing in an appropriate speech, and expressed his respect for the James’ family. He had known them four years, and regarded them as true friends. The Eev. A. J. Smith rose to present Mr. Alfred James, who was a teacher in the Sabbath School, with a beautiful Bible. He was sorry they had to part, for, although he had only known him a few months, he had learned to love and respect him. In concluding an address, in which he pointed out how the Bible had triumphed over all who had assailed it, he impressed the necessity of its being read more frequently, and handed the book to Mr. James, hoping the perusal of it would often help him in his journey to the Bet ter Land. There was a good attendance at the meeting, and Miss Hardley pre sided at the harmonium with her usual efficiency, and all joined in wishing Mr. and Mrs. James and family a safe and pleasant voyage home. Mr. Taylor then closed the meeting with prayer. Upper Ashburton Road Board. —The ordinary monthly meeting of the Board was held'on Monday, the 25th instant. Present—Messrs McLean, (Chairman), Sargent, Poole and Stitt. The Overseer’s monthly report was read and con sidered. Tenders were opened as adver tised, and resulted in the acceptance of the following ;—No. 88—Charles Smithel, at 3s. per chain ; No. 89 and 90—George Hollings, at 4d. per chain. It was decided on account of Smithel’s good workman ship in the past to give him an extension of the road to the bridge at the same price. Mr. McColl, member for the Ran gitata, wrote stating the reasons for his non-attendance, and giving suggestions as to the best method of keeping the roads in the district in repair. The Board con sidered Mr. McColl’s letter, and decided to call for tenders for the repairs, each ward to be tendered for separately. The Clerk read the specifications and conditions for this work, ordered last Board day, and after a few suggestions they were approved of. Mr. George Nicholas wrote, offering a price for the cottage occupied by him, which the Board declined, on the ground that the price offered b-rely covered half of the cost of the cottage, and also that they were not certain yet whether they could give a title to the land. Mr. J. Aitken wrote on the same subject, meot with a like response. Mr. Ghas. Sheppard wrote forwarding £l6 los. on account of rent due by him.—Received with thanks. The Clerk was requested to reply to the former letters, and to request all tenants to pay their arrears of rent at once. The Ashburton County Council wrote re Road from Bigby’s bridge to the Forks, The same body sent a request for payment of £29 2s. 2d. being half cost of valuation roll of this district. The Clerk was requested to hand the Council a cheque for the amount. Several works were’then ordered to he put up to tender, and the accounts were gone into and passed for payment. The Board then adjourned.

CABLE NEWS.

LATEST FROM EUROPE.

(Per Reuter’s Agency.) The Markets. London, Oct. 25.

Consols, 99|. Adelaide wheat, ex ware house, 495. The Bank rate of discount is 2i- per cent., and the market rata 1 and 8-Bths per cent. More Troops For Ireland. In consequence of the disturbed state of affairs in Ireland, further drafts of troops are being sent there. Mi - . Parnell, speak ing at Galway to-day, urged his hearers to elect other agitators to replace the mem bers of the league if convicted of con spiracy under the prosecution instituted by the Government. Knighted. London, Oct. 27. The Gazette to-day announced that Mr. P. A Jennings, Executive Commissioner of the Sydney Exhibition, has been created a Knight Commander, and that Mr. Davies, a prominent member of the Sydney Commission, has been created a Com panion of the Order of St. Michael and St. George. Parnell’s Secretary Arrested. Mr. Parnell’s private secretary has been arrested under warrant charged with con spiracy. Mail Extension. Paris, Oct. 27. The French Government has opened negotiations with a view to arrange for an extension of the mail service between Bourbon and the Mauritius and Australia. New Greek Ministry. Athens, Oct. 20. A new Greek Ministry has been formed, under the presidency of Comoudourous. A Dictator. Athens, Oct. 27. Comoudourous, the newly-appointed Greek Premier, will, it is announced, act without colleagues, and, as President of the Council, will be the solo responsible Minister of the king. For Peace. Vienna, Oct. 2G. The Emperor of Austria is making strenuous efforts to maintain peace in the south-east of Europe, and is causing re ductions to be made in the Austrian army now in the occupation of Bosnia. Austria and Servia. Vienna, Oct. 27. A difficulty has arisen between Austria and Servia in regard to the commercial relations of the two countries. More Trouble at Dulcigno- Constantinople, Oct. 27. Dervish Pasha, with three batattalions of Turkish troops, has been ordered to proceed to Dulcigno in consequence of the continued determination of the Alban ians to obstruct its surrender to Monte negro. Abdul Rahman Murdered. Calcutta, Oct. 2G. A report has been received that the city of Cabul is in a state of anarchy, and that the Ameer, Abdul Rahman, has been murdered.

AUSTRALIAN.

{Per Renter's:Agency.) Scratched. Melbourne, Cob 27.

The following horses have been scratched for the Melbourne Gup : Columbus, Geraldine, and Stag. Taking Care of No. 1. In the Legislative Assembly Mr. Ser vice made severe attacks on the Hon. Mr. Berry for the appointment of his son to a position in the Civil Service from which he had been removed by the Service Ministry, the same being much com mented upon. Another Reform Bill. Melbourne, To-day. In the Legislative Council last niyht a Bill was introduced by Sir Charles Sladin, one of the members of Council, for a reform of the Constitution. It was read a second time. Exhibition Visitors. Melbourne is now thronged with visitors from the country districts and neighboring colonies and New Zealand. Mr. Service’s Successor. It is reported that Mr. Mr -ray Smith will lead the Opposition in the Assembly after the departure of Mr. Service for England.

NEW ZEALAND

(Per Press AsooeiaUon.) The Ten Per Centers.

Auckland, To-day. The newly formed Civil Service Cricket Club numbers eighty members. New Show Building.

The Agricultural and Pastoral Associa tion have erected a spacious new building.

The Land Purchase.

It is rumored that Government will shortly remove all proclamations from land, the purchase of which they do not intend to complete, including the Patetere block. It is said Government intend to withdraw from their negotiations in the Arawa district, except those in Tepuki, which have been completed, Waitahanui, 40.000 acres, and two others aggregating 60.000 acres. The whole land under ne gotiation in Arawa district is estimated at a million and a half acres on which Go vernment have made advances. The New Goldfield. Grahamstown, To-day.

The yield from 93 lbs. of stone from the now reef at Te Aroha is 2 dwts. of retorted gold. Another parcel of stone from a different part of the district has been lodged with the Warden to-day. It also shows gold. Not more than 30 men are on the new field, and little interest is taken in the subject. Excessive Rainfall. Gisborne, To-day.

The rainfall during the past two days was the greatest ever known in the district.

Serious Accident. Wellington, To-day.

A lad named Batkin met with a serious accident at the College grounds yesterday. He was playing with a heavy roller, when he slipped, and the roller passed over his head and shoulder, breaking one of his arms and fracturing his skull. He still lies in a precarious state.

Time Table and Tariff.

Invercargill, To-day.

Mr. Maxwell has promised a deputation that the Government will revert to the August time-tables on the Northern rail ways. He said there were great difficulties in the way of assimilating the goods tariff on port lines to that on inland lines, as there were no facilities for weighing goods at Port Chalmers or Lyttleton.

The Wreck of the Lochnagar.

[by telegraph.]

Gisborne, To-day,

The Lochnagar is now high and dry upon the beach. Shaw, Savill and Co. have been cabled to to ascertain if she is insured, in order that the vessel may be abandoned to the underwriters. The vessel herself weighs over 1,000 tons, and there being an entire absence of any appli ances whatever for getting her off, the prevailing opinion is that there is little chance of floating her again. The sea has gone down considerably, and tiio weather is now fine.

The Timaru Show.

The annual show of cattle, etc., at Tiniaru on Tuesday and Wednesday was perhaps the most successful of its class that has been held in South Canterbury. It was held in the new Show Ground, some distance from town, and is excellent weather. The attendance ic set down at between 5000 and GOOO during the two days, and both in patronage and entries there was a large increase over last year. The sheep were a good show, but some of the merino breeders did not put in an appearance. Regarding the rams of all ages, the prizes went to Otago, and the Press correspondent has the following to say of this class : —“ They are big framed animals, with many useful qualities fitting them for this climate. In this connection it would almost seem high time that a more distinct classification should bo made in shows of the merino type ; in other words, that the merinos should be divided into two classes. In this class we noticed for the first time another distinct and extra ordinary breed, which, though certainly not handsome, shows qualities that re commend a strain of its blood in a rough climate. The sheep in question, which wo trace all through the merinos, were originally American bred, and in one class the judges thought fit to mention their probable adaptability for the rougher por tions of New Zealand. ” The chief prize takers in merinos were Messrs, resch maker, Pearson, Ehvorthy, Borton, Rhodes, &c. In Lincolns, the show was a very satisfactory one, and a fine display of almost perfect animals was to be wit nessed, though the number was not very large. The other breds were also fairly represented. Among the cattle some really fine beasts were exhibited. In the short horn class, best bull of any age, Mr. Russell achieved a well deserved vic tory. Mr. Kelland came second with Knight Errant, a well made bull, by Esau. Skebeloff, a Victorian bred bull, came third. In the next class, for best bull calved since July Ist, 1878, Mr. Menlove scored a well deserved win with Christmas Knight, Mr. Wildie coming second with a well-made animal by Hastings. Mr. Rus sell scored a third with Prince of Denmark and Marlborough, Mr. Russell scoring second with Tudor, by Hastings. In the class for bull calved since January Ist., 1880, Mr. Russell took first with Earl of Beaconsfield, Mr. Menlove coming second with Earl of Brunswick, and Mr. Kelland third with Bedford. In the class for cow of any age, Mr. Menlove carried the prize off with a very nice level beast, Mr. Rus sell coming second and third. Eor the best heifer calved since July Ist, 1877, there were six entries, and again Mr. Menlove was the first and second. The Ayrshire class throughout was exceedingly creditable. Mr. Moody had an exhibit of Brittany cattle, which attracted consider able attention during the day. The fat cattle were not numerous, but their quality was undeniable. The show of horses was specially good, and the draughts were all superior animals, as in deed were the others. The pigs were in ferior, and far under what might have been expected from a district like Tirnaru, and the same might also be said of the poultry. There was a splendid display of implements of almost every description, the respective merits of which were well canvassed.

A Young Kelly Gang.

The two lads who were on Tuesday up before the R.M. as escapees from the Burnham Reformatory, seem destined to make a noise in the world. After they were remanded -by the Magistrate on Tuesday they were taken to the police station, where their tattered and torn con dition excited the sympathy of Mrs. Felton, who kindly rigged them out in decent boots, those worn by them being the cast-off “ elevens ” of some “ six-foot one ” man whose toes had come through his leather. As will be seen, this kindness of Mrs. Felton was not without its bad results. Yesterday Constable Smart, a constable of some ten years’ standing as regards experience, and six feet three inches standing as regards height, was en trusted with the duty of escorting the two young “highway-men” back to their abode at Burnham But this constable little knew the cattle he was driving. Everything went cheerily enough until the train had reached about a mile past Dun sandel, when pop went the two young candidates for Kelly honors—one from either side of the platform, and the tall constable was left, like a hen on a hot plate, jumping from one side of the carriage to the other, hut afraid to follow the daring Burnhamites. At the next station Constable Smart apprised the constable nearest the place of escape of what had happened, and the myrmidons of the law proceeded to hunt the country for the lost lambs of the Burnham flock. Nothing was heard, how ever, of the sweet children till the after noon ti’ain came along, the passengers in which felt a sudden bump, and a shock, and a stoppage. Going on the hunt for the cause, it was found that a hand barrow had been placed on the rails, and farther on a heap of stones. A further hunt scared up the youngsters, who sped Away, away, Like torrent on a stormy day, and it was only after a half-mile chase that the six-year- old Tozer was run to earth. The elder one, thanks to the boots he had been presented with in Ashburton, got clear away. The child was brought back to Rakaia and handed over to Con stable Rowse, who, we believe, took him back to Burnham this morning, but we have not heard whether this terrible young highwayman was handcuffed, fettered, and gagged or not. Wo reckon Constable Smart will have to endure some compliments for a time over the escape of the young Kellys. The lads while at the station said it was no use sending them back to Burnham, as they meant to bolt, and notwithstanding the “ cat-o’-nine tails,” which they have already tasted—so they say—they would be off at the first opportunity.

A Terrible Storm

In the end of August last, it will be remembered, a terrible storm devastated several towns in the Gulf of Mexico. A letter from Mr. Zander (brother of Mr. Henry Zander, of Ashburton), who left this town in July last, to go to Mexico, shows that he, bis wife, and child, had some experience of the hurricane, or at least, of its effects, and as Mr. Zander’s narrative of their troubles may be in teresting to his friends and acquain tance here, we give his story in his own words. The letter is written to his brother, and we take the extract from it.

Brownsville, Texas, Sept. 3, 1880.

My Dear Henry, —Not until yester did we have the pleasure of receiving your July letters. The reason for this delay, and our inability to write to yon by the steamer, which was to have left Frisco on the 28th August, you will learn by the following narative. Wo left San Francisco on Friday, July 30th, and reached Galves ton by way of Kansas City and Fort Scott, which is the shortest and cheapest route, on the next Friday, August 6th. The day before, I met in Dallas a gentleman from Brownsville, who told be that he bad just received a letter from New Orleans in forming him that a steamer would leave for Brazos next Sunday, and touch at Galveston on Monday The

steamer, in the meantime, was detained in New Orleans until Tuesday night and did not reach Galveston until Thursday morning, August 12th. We had to lay 48 hours in the Galveston Bay, because the captain told us that a fearful storm was x’aging outside in the Gulf, and that it would be dangerous to go out. At last the weather calmed down, and on Satur day, August 14th wc made steam for Brazos, where we arrived next morning, Sunday 15th. But oh ! What a sight to behold. The whole island of Brazos under water. Not a house nor a hut to be seen, and nothing but wrecks of ships and steamers. There we wore, with no possibility to go ashore. Dr. Wolff [a relative of the writer] being quarantine officer, of course we had expected that he would come on board with the pilot, but not a soul was to be soon anywhere. You may imagine how anxious wo all were, especially when the captain said that we would probably have to go back to Gal veston again. All day long we were on deck looking out for some human being, and you can imagine Carrie’s and my anxiety about the doctor, when we knew that the quarantine station had been swept away.

In the meantime, Carrie had been very seasick. . . . . . . A dark object

moving inside the bar of Brazos was detected coming nearer the ship, and on closer observation was found to be a row boat, with five men in her, rowing for their lives. When about half a mile from the ship they signalled that they were worn out, and could not come any nearer, so we got up steam and steamed up to them. There was the pilot, Captain Baker, and four French mariners, nearly exhausted, as the bar and sea were very rough, and they were brought on board. After a little rest Captain Baker told us that a terrible storm had swept over the entire country on the lower Rio Grande, that more than half of Matamoros and Browns ville were lying in ruins, and that in Point Isabel not a house with a good roof was left. Luckily, lie brought us news from the Doctor, who was safe and sound in Point Isabel, and who intended to come out with the pilot, hut Captain Baker would not bring him, as he considered it too dangerous, and really, when we saw the boat with the men in it, we thought every moment she would capsize. The four French mariners who came out with Captain Baker were sailors of a French barque which had been wrecked a few days before, and he had to pay them 025 a-piece to induce them to come along with him.

The sea having subsided and calmed down overnight, Captain Baker and his crew wont to sound the bar and find a channel, so that the steamer could cross. While-they were gone, a steamboat from Brownsville hove insight at the mouth of the river, and on coming nearer we found it to be the tug Ethel, an old tub, but the only boat which was saved from the storm. Old as she was we were glad to see her, as now at least we had a chance to get ashore.

The Ethel went over to the bar, found a good channel, and was soon followed by our steamer, so that at last we were in comparative safety. Here we found the Doctor, who had come over from, the Point in a boat provisionally rigged out. He told us that Mrs. Wolff, . . .

. . had been down at Brazos for over two weeks, waiting for us, but seeing the storm approach, he had sent her back to Brownsville, whore, with the exception of the fright they had during the storm, they were perfectly safe, not having suffered any. Meanwhile the Ethel, which' was to take us over to the Points, sprang a leak,

which they partially repaired in about two hours, and then we got on board of her. Our luggage, for which there was no room on the Ethel, was put into one,of the steamer’s lifeboats, and tied on to the tug. Hardly were wo fifty yards away from the steamer when the Ethel sprang another leak, and there we were, the water rushing in as fast as it could be pumped out of her. Somehow, though, they managed to repair the damage, and about live hours after wo left the steamer reached what was left of the wharf of Point Isabel, while we ought to have got there in about half an hour. I don’t know whether you remember that wharf. It is about 600 yards long, and was formerly easy enough to walk on, but the storm had torn all the planks off, and there was nothing left but the piles and the sleepers, over which we had to walk. I took baby in my arms and inarched on bravely ahead. Behind me came Carrie, led by two Mexicans, as the doctor would not trust himself to lead her. At last we got to terra Jirma, and very glad we were. Here an old

acquaintance of mine and the family, kindly offered us one of her two rooms, which we were very glad to accept. Now there was the difficulty to get up to Brownsville ; the railroad had been washed awav, the telegraph line down, and the whole road more or less under water. Some of the passengers who came with us, and who had business to attend to in Brownsville, started on foot, and were from 36 to 48 hours getting up ; others again hired an ox-cart, which was almost as bad. Probably if I bad been alone, I would have gone afoot or on an ox-cart too ; but it was impossible for Carrie and •the baby to travel that way. Besides, the mosquitoes were so terrible on the road tjfet they could not have stood it. And then we were not in such a particular hurry to get up to Brownsville, except to see the family, and we knew they were well. The only thing wanting in Point Isabel was fresh drinking water, as the cisterns had been filled by sea water, and as we could not drink that, we bad to drink beer. At last, after staying five days at the Point, we heard that a Govern ment mule team had come down from Brownsville to take up some soldiers, and through the influence of Dr. Wolff, they allowed us to come along. We started from +here on Saturday, 21st August, at five o’clock in the morning, and expected to reach Brownsville that same night, but on account of the bad roads we could not make it, and had to camp out, within six miles of this place. What wo suffered that day and that night is beyond all description. To be riding all day long in the hot sun in the month of August (and you know what that means) ; to be eaten up by millions of mosquitoes ; and coming through chapparrall and brushes, where we had to look out for our eyes ; and thousands of groat big ants fall ing on us—l tell you it was more than I ever expected to go through. How Carrie and the'baby stood it, I don’t know to this day, but they were partly shaded by a waggon cover. The skin of my hands and arms came off, as yon would peel an orange, and the doctor’s hands were so swollen from mosquito and ant bites, that he could not use them for a week or so after I tell you, when on Sunday morn ing we came in sight of the Brownsville and Matamoros church steeples, some glad faces might have been seen not far from there. At home wo found every body well.

CORRESPONDENCE.

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

THE ASTRONOMER, PROCTOR.

To the Editor.

Sir, —Mr. Proctor, the astronomer, has kindly consented to deliver one, or pos sibly two, lectures in Ashburton about a mouth hence, if I so advise him within a reasonable time. Reserved seats will be 45.; unreserved, 2s. Gd.—no half-price. May I ask you to aid me in securing Mr. Proctor’s visit, by permitting me through your columns to request those who intend taking tickets to kindly communicate with me at once, mentioning the number of tickets to bo taken, and if for one or two lectures. Owing to the small size of the Town Hall, there must be a large number of applications for reserved seats. —I am, &c., F. P. O’Reilly.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, THUESDAY, OCTOBEE 28, 1880.



Special Advertisements. THE BEST VALUE FOR READY MONEY IS THE MEN’S) CLOTHING (AND BOYS’) MANUFACTURED BY THE NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY, which can be purchased at their Retail Branches, now established all over New Zealand. The Garments are thoroughly shrunk. The Fit and Style are perfect. The Workmanship is equal to bespoke. The Trimmings are of superior quality and strength. The Tweeds are of the very best clescrip ■i tion. The Stock is the largest in the Southern Hemisphere. The tall, short, lean, and stoui can be equally well fitted. The Goods are all marked in plain figures. The system of business is to exchange every article that does not give satis faction. ■ And, in addition to all these advantages, you can purchase A SINGLE GARMENT AT THE WHOLESALE PRICE. JSS- 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.



“ Alcohol —ls it a Necessity?” —ln the Templar Hall last night to a full audi ence, Mr. H. Cape-Williamsou delivered his lecture on “ Alcohol—ls it a neces sity ?” In the course of his remarks Mr. Williamson proved conclusively that alcoholic liquor was not a necessity of life, &c., that the human body in health did not require any alcohol at all, but was far better without it. The lecture which lasted more than an hour was a very racy one, bristling with anecdote and illus tration, and was very well received indeed. At the close the Rev. Mr. Keall moved a vote of thanks to the lecturer, which was carried by acclamation. The chairman vas Mr. 1. Scott.



Wanted- ANTED, a; BLACKSMITH, must be a good Sheer. Apply to R oii but Patton, Blacksmith, Mount Somers. 413 ANTED—A HOUSEMAID for the Country ; good wages. Apply, office of this paper. 388 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—286g Meetings. AMATEUR DRAMATIC CLUB. Meeting of members to night, at Seven o’clock. .Business of importance. A full muster requested, 415 S. E. PQYNTZ, Hon. Sec. IVTOTIC.B—A MEETING of the JL>| Parishioners of St. Andrew’s, Tiu wald, will be held in the Vestry, on FRIDAY Evening, at 7 o’clock. Business of importance. 414 SOMERSET LODGE. THE Regular Monthly Meeting of this Lodge will be held on FRIDAY EVENING at 7-30., in the Hall, Tancred Street. Visiting Brethren invited. By order 929 c W.M. __ TO THE INHABITANTS OF WINSLOW AND SURROUNDING DISTRICTS. A- MEETING to consider the advis ability of ERECTING YARDS and holding, periodical Sales will be held at the Winslow Railway Hotel on SATUR DAY, 30th inst., at 7 p.m. 394 Lost. LOST, on Saturday last, between Quinn’s shop and the bridge, a WHIP. Anyone bringing the same to the office of this Paper will bo rewarded, and anyone keeping it after this date will be prosecuted. 406



Educational. PROFESSIONAL. MR. M'LACHLAN, of the Wakanui .School, is prepared to receive a limited number of Pupils for instruction on the Piano and Harmonium. 289 g Terms on Application. MUSIC TUITION. Mr. Weeks, Cameron street west, is prepared to receive pupils for the Pianoforte, Har monium, Organ, and Singing. Terms on application, or at Mr. Jones’, Stationer. 403 Tenders WAKANUI ROAD DISTRICT. TENDERS are invited for the follow ing WORKS : No. 29—Part of Beach Road, from School to Terrace. Forming to width 200 chains. No. 30—Buckley’s Road (Seafield), from Bruce’s corner to Boundary Road, alternative tenders required for Forming to full width, and for Forming and Metalling from side drains, 303 chains ; may be let in •two contracts. No. 31—Innis Road, formation full width, 40 chains. Plans and specifications can be seen at the District Office, Ashburton, where tenders will be received till 10 a m. on THURSDAY, November 4th, addressed to the Chairman, endorsed with No of contract, and accompanied with deposit (marked cheque or cash) of 5 per cent, on value of work tendered for. FOOKS A SON, 391 District Surveyors. TENDERS. mENDERS WANTED, at once, for JL PLOUGHING, HARROWING, and ROLLING 400 Acres of Tussock Land for Turnips, on Westerfield Estate. Tenders to be opened at Westerfield on the 30th October. The whole of the work to be finished by the 20th December (or as may be agreed on). Breadth of furrow, 10 inches ; depth, 4 inches. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. For particulars, apply at the Station. 385 D. OLIVER. Public Notices OATS. THE Undersigned are PURCHASERS at highest market rates. ROYSE, STEAD & CO., 411 Christchurch. CASH ADVANCES. THE Undersigned are prepared to make liberal GASH ADVANCES to Farmers on their GROWING CROPS. ROYSE, STEAD & CO., 412 Christchurch. V. NOTICE. R. THE Next Sitting of the DISTRICT COURT has boon ADJOURNED from Monday Ist to TUESDAY, 2nd November. By order, C. CAVENDISH HURRELL, 407 Clerk, District Court. V. NOTICE. R. mHE NEXT SITTING of the District JL Court will be held on MONDAY, the first day of November next, and on the first day of every succeeding month. By order C. CAVENDISH HURRELL, 399 Clerk District Court. 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 his receipt alone will be a sufficient discharge. S. SAUNDERS, For Self and Co-Assignees. ASHBURTON AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. rjIHE ANNUAL SHOW OP STOCK, PRODUCE, IMPLEMENTS, &c., WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY, 16th NOVEMBER. Entries must be made with the Secretary not later than Tuesday, 9th November. Members will oblige by forwarding their Subscriptions at an early date. GEORGE JAMESON, 326 Secretary. Money. MONEY TO LEND. mRUST MONEYS—£2,OOO, £4OO, and £250. These sums are now ready for investment on real security, at current rates of interest. F. P. O’REILLY, 899c-226g Solicitor, Tancred street. Gazette in Bankruptcy. V. R. IN BANKRUPTCY. IN THE DISTRICT COURT OP CHRISTCHURCH, HOLDEN AT ASHBURTON. In the matter of the Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876, the Debtors and Creditors Act, Amemdment Act, 1878, and the Debtors and Creditors Act Amendment Act, 1879, and in the matter of the bankruptcy of HENRY M‘CUTCHEN, of Wakanui, Farmer, a Debtor. THIS IS TO NOTIFY that Henry Ivl'Cutchen, of Wakanui, farmer, has tHs day filed a statement that he is unable to meet his engagements with his Creditors. The first meeting of Creditors to be held at the District Courthouse, Ashburton, on MONDAY, the Ist day of November, 1880, at 11 a. m. Dated this 27th day of October, 1880. C. CAVENDISH HURRELL, Clerk District Court. Foster and Wilding, Solicitors for the said Debtor. 410 ~ IN BANKRUPTCY. In tho Estate of ALEXANDER S. FORBES, Mount Somers, Con tractor, a Debtor. JYTOTICE—AII persons having any _l3i Claim against the estate of the abovenamed debtor arerequested to forward the same, duly proved, at once to the undersigned. THOMAS QUILL, Trustee. Ashburton, 26th October, 1880. 409 1,1 OEMS PRINTED —“To Let” and J “ For Sale ” —can be obtained at tha Guardian Office.



T. Bullock. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2. TO CAPITALISTS AND OTHERS. SALE OF FARM, HORSES, HOUSE HOLD FURNITURE, &c. MR. T. BULLOCK has received in structions from Mr. George Lea to sell BY PUBLIC AUCTION, At the Homestead, on the above date, (In consequence of his removing to near Town), his WELL-CULTIVATED FARM, Known as Broughton Farm. And situated about 10 miles from the Town of Ashburton, close to the river, on Mr. Hart’s Run, consist ing of 84; ACRES 04: OF FIRST-CLASS AGRICULTURAL LAND, And divided into convenient-sized pad docks, well watered with a never failing stream running through the property ; all fenced with a live fence, and some of which are planted round with trees. There is a well-built FIVE-ROOMED HOUSE, With verandah ; also, two-stalled Stable, Coach-house, Smithy, and large Car- j penter’s Shop, and other necessary J buildings on the premises. The grounds around the house are nicely laid out with shrubs and trees, and no expense has been spared to make it a very desirable property. . horses— '; Chestnut Gelding, four years old, by “ Cedric,” quiet in double and single harness, and carries a lady. Black Mere, ‘‘Dolly,” four years old, with foal at foot, by “ Tribune,” also quiet in harness. Buggy, Waggonette, Dray, double and single harness; also Turning Lathe, Timber, Mouldings, Cement, Wheel wright and Blacksmith’s Tools, Grind-. stone, Tarpaulin, etc., etc. HOUSEHOLD EFFECTS, Comprising— Sitting Room, Bed Room and Kitchen Furniture, and consisting of —Couch, Tables, Chairs, Harmonium, Curtains, Pictures, Forty Volumes Books, Double and Single Bedsteads, Chest of Drawers, Wash Stands, and Dressing Tables, Crockery Ware, Cooking Utensils, etc., etc. Luncheon provided. Terms liberal at sale. Sale at 12.30 p.m. , T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer. N.B.—Persons desirous of making en tries for this sale can do so by applying to Mr. Lea on the premises, or to the Auctioneer, 382 PJpHE Undersigned begs to intimate to former constituents and settlers generally that he has RETURNED TO BUSINESS AS Auctioneer, Estate, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT In the premises, EAST STREET, And at the BAZA A R, BURNETT STREET, Formerly occupied by him. Weekly Babes OF PROPERTIES, MERCHANDISE, ETC., Will be held as formerly, ALSO, SALE of HORSES AT THE HORSE BAZAAR, BURNETT STREET, and intends holding periodical sales of Wool and Grain During the ensuing season. Will also attend the usual Fortnightly Stock Sales AT TINWALD, AND AX THE COUNTY SALEYARDS When opened. 034 c T. BULLOCK I FOR SALE—CHEAP. FOUR SECTIONS in one block—viz., 502, 503, 510, 511, situated in Tin wald. Small deposit cash : balance by instalments. . For sale or to let, with a PURCHASING CLAUSE, 439 Acres, all fenced, and partly improved situated in Wakanui 268 ~ A compact Farm, all fenced, well-watered, and partly in English Grass. Improve ments consis t of a comfortable Five-roomed Cottage, Stable, Stockyard, &c., &c. 220 ~ All fenced, partly improved and well-watered. SCO ~ All fenced, and a portion of it in English Grass. 50 , ~ Near the above, will be sold very cheap. 65 ~ About Three Miles from the Town of Ashburton. 150 „ Near the above, and adjoining Mr. George Aston’s 290 ~ About Six Miles from Ash burton. TOWN PROPERTIES. That Valuable TOWN SECTION, 159, Tancred Street, will be Sold very cheap, and on easy terms. 539, (part of) £ of an acre, terms same as above. - . 341, Kermode Street. 77 » d 37, (Lot) Mayo’s, Block, 78, (Lot) with Dwelling-house of Seven Rooms, near the Parsonage, East. Town. Belt.



T. .Bullock. TO LET, A Four-roomed COTTAGE, situated on the North Town Belt, opposite the High School Site. „ . Commodious BOARDING-HOUSE m East Street. Shop and Office in East Street. That convenient SHOP, situated in the Triangle, Wakanui road. 671c-186g T. BULLOCK Matson, Cos, and Co. Matson, Cox & C 0.,. STOCK AND ESTATE AGENTS, LAND & MONEY BROKERS, AUCTIONEERS AND COMMISSION agents, ASHBURTON. Their business will include the manage ment of Estates, Investment and Pro curation of Money, "Valuation of Pro perties, Stock, &c., and General Agency. They will hold throughout the District Public Auction Sales of Land, Live and Dead Stock; also on Market Days: at Ashburton and Tinwald, Fat and Store Stock. They are also prepared to make Liberal Cash Advances on Properties,, Stock, Wool, &c., placed in their hands for sale. MATSON, COX, & CO., Agents for Robey & Co.’s CELEBRATED > : THRESHING MACHINES -44 a Barristers, Solicitors, &c. C. W. Ireland, jgARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, Saunders’ Buildings, Ashburton. -393 Branson & Purnell, JgARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS, EAST STREET. : : 394 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-roomed 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. Sporting. BURTON RACING CLUB. ANNUAL MEETING. , : WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY,, November, 17 and 18, 1880. ‘i FIRST. DAY. 1. Handicap Hurdle Race of 50 sovs. Distance, 2 miles, over 8 flights of about 3ft. 6in. high hurdles. Nomination 1 sov.; acceptance 2 sovs. 2. District Handicap Hurdle Race of 20 sovs. Distance, I mile, over 6 flights o f about 3ft. 6in. high hurdles. Nomination 1 sov.; acceptance 1 sov, - District horses only. 3. Ashburton Cup Handicap of 70 sovs., added to a sweepstake of S sovs. each for acceptors. Nomination, 2 sovs.; ac ceptance, 2 sovs.,' 2 miles. 4. Ladies’ Purse, of 25 sovs.; welter weights for age ; gentleman riders,, who must be members of the Ashburton Racing Club. . Entrance 2 sovs. 1% mile. District horses only. 5. Selling Hack Race, of 10 sovs. No weight under Bst. Winner to be sold by auction immediately after the race for any surplus to go to the fund. Post entry, 1 sov.; about 1X mile. SECOND DAY. x. County Steeplechase Handicap of 30 sovs. ; over 2 miles of fair hunting country ; nomination I sov. ; acceptance ■ 2 sovs. District horses only. 2. Racing Club Handicap, of 50 sovs. : nomination 2 sovs. ; acceptance 2 sovs. ; Weights to be declared at 9 p.m. on the evening of the first day’s racing: miles. ■- 3. Farmers’ Plate of 30 sovs. ; weight for age ; entrance 2 sovs. ; 1 mile; ' 4. Consolation Handicap of 20 sovs. Jot all horses beaten at this meeting ; nomina tion 1 sov. ; acceptance 2 soVs.‘; " I mile. 5. Trotting Race (Handicap), of 15 sovs.: (Ist horse, 10 sovs ; 2nd horse, 5 sovs.) Catch weights ; 3 miles ; nomina tion 10s. ; acceptance I sov. District horses only. Rules and Regulations. Qualification fee £2 2s. ; members of the Ashburton Racing Club free. No entry will be received for any of the . races except on the that all dis- . putes shall be decided by the Stewards, " whose decisions in all cases shall be final. A district horse shallmean a horse which has been commonly resident in* and owned by a resident in the County previous to Sept. 1, 1880, and up to the date of the ■ forthcoming meeting; provided always that any district horse shall not be disqualified ■. from having run in his bona fide : owner’s 1 name in races outside the County during L the above-mentioned term. ■ / Canterbury Jockey Club rules strictly • adhered to unless otherwise specified. • No protest will be entertained unless L2. ; 2s be deposited, which will be forfeited', should the protest, in the opinion of the Stewards, prove frivolous. All entries and nominations to he in the hands of the Secretary, addressed to Quill’s Commercial Hotel, not . later than nine p.m: on Tuesday, November 2nd. Weights will be published on r Saturday, November 13th/ , Acceptances and Sweeps to be paid to the Secretary;not later than nine p.m. on . ■ the night of Monday, November:lsth. .<■: / All entries to be sealed and addressed to ; - the Secretary, Ashburton, enclosing: entrance fees, name and age of horse; mid colors of the-rider. 'Any jockey riding in other than his declared colors willbe fined one sovereign. Horses walking over will receive only half the stakes. . ■■■;• ■ ■ .j ' .; JAMES WILKIE, 275 a • Hon; Sec. Ball programme cards- in : : ; very neat .styles, with Pencils ; and' Ribbons, printed at the Guardian Office, East street, near Railway Station,