SHIPPING.

(Per Merchcme Shipping and Underwriters Association. London, Oct. 30. Arrived—Ship Trevelyan, from Lyttel ton; July 6th.

DAILY MEMORANDA.

AUCTION SALES. To-mokeow, Tuesday, November 2. T. Bullock, on the homestead of Mr. George Lea Farm, House, Farm Stock, Furniture, &c. Saturday, November 6. Quill and Co.— PrHL 1 egea, Ashburton Racing Club Spring Meeting, at 12 e’ clock. MEETINGS, AMUSEMENTS, &c. To-Night, Monday, November, 1. Borough Council, at Borough Council Chambers, at 7 o’clock. To-morrow, Tuesday, November 2. Ashburton Permanent Building and In vestment Society, Monthly Meeting, from 6.30 to 8.30 p.m. Fire Brigade, Monthly Meeting. Amateur Dramatic Club, Rakaia Town Hall, at 8 sharp. Wednesday, November 3. County Council, at the County Council Chambers, at 11 o’clock. Horticultural Society, Monthly Meeting, at Mr. Jacobson’s office, at 8 o’clock. Comedy and Burlesque Company, Town Hall, 8 p. m.

BIRTH.

Taylor.—At Buccleuch Station, on 30th October, the wife of I. E. Taylor, Esq., of a daughter. 439

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The Ashburton Guardian. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 1880.

Borough Council.—The usual meet ing of the Borough Council takes place to night.

District Court.—The first monthly sitting of the District Court under the new arrangement takes place to-morrow.

The Amateur Dramatic Club. —The members of the local Dramatic troupe are requested to be punctual iu joining the cavalcade advertised to leave the Town Hall for Rakaia to-morrow at three.

The Ashburton Bridge. —No steps will be taken in regard to the partial closing of the Ashburton Bridge during repairs until after the County Council meeting on Wednesday. Meanwhile a consultation will take place between Mr. Burnett, the Railway Engineer, and Mr. Baxter, the Engineer to the County Coun cil.

The Cricket Club. — A meeting of the Ashburton Cricket Club was held oh Saturday evening—Mr. Mainvvaring in the chair. The following officers having resigned their positions—viz., Air. Guin ness, as President, Mr. Westenra, as Yice- Captain (these gentlemen having left Ash burton), and Mr. Poyntz custodian, hav ing resigned in consequence of press of business, being_unable to attend to the duties —the meeting proceeded to fill their places. Mr. |E. ;G. Wright was nominated to the office of President; Mr. Hodderto that of Yice-Captain, and member of the general committee, vice Mr. R. Westenra; and Mr. Marsh custodian. A discussion of rather an animated nature ensued re colors of the Club, it having been found that the resolution regarding the same, passed at last general meeting, through some informality, was illegal; but it was eventually decided that the colors should be amber and black.

Sabbath Desecration. —A correspon dent in Tinwald writes as follows :—Some few months ago the otherwise quiet little township was frequently the scene of Sabbath desecration of some sort or other —scarcely a Sunday being allowed to pass without someone breaking in horses on the highway or indulging in horse racing. Lately these scenes have happily been few and far between. Be it understood, by the way, that those horse-breakers or horse-racers were always from your side of the water, who were either afraid or ashamed— more likely the former feeling for by their conduct I should say they were lost to any feeling of shame—to indulge in their larrikinism in their own township of Ashburton. Yesterday, however, a renewal of the objectionable proceedings took place. It was about four o’clock in the afternoon, but the frolics of the larrikins who took part had a very abrupt and unexpected termination. Two of the youths got nasty spills, that will remind them possibly of the day on which they fell; and one of the horses had its leg broken. Mr. Mcßae, of the Somerset Stables, tried to set the leg, but I believe it was ultimately decided to shoot the animal, which was left to stand all night in its agony, and it was in the same state this morning at eight o’clock. Sir, I put it to you, is it fair that Tinwald should be chosen as the scene of every horsey larrikin’s Sunday exploits, and that fellows of this stamp should run away from their own township (where such con duct as I complain of is prohibited by the borough bye-laws) and go in for their blackguardism at a little country place like Tinwald, to the annoyance of quiet people who feel greatly scandalised by their township being chosen for the scene of any. kind of Sunday orgie by the j larrikins of Ashburton.”

Lamb Down ! —Mr. O. Digby advertises a great reduction in the price of lamb. Housewives are referred to the advertise ment.

Race Privileges. — : The privileges of the racecourse for the forthcoming annual meeting of the Race Club are to be put up to auction on Saturday by Messrs. Quill and Co., at their rooms, Saunders’ Build ings.

Caledonian Society.— A meeting of the Caledonian Society directors washeldin Quill’s Hotel, on Saturday, when the draft programme for the forthcoming sports meeting was adopted, and the necessary judges, committees, &c., appointed. The programme will bo issued shortly. It was decided to have two days’ sports, it being impossible to get through the thirty four events on the programme in one day. The first day will therefore be Boxing Day. The prize list in all reaches the handsome total of LlO6. and the money will be com peted for on the same ground as last year. Cabinet Meeting. —A meeting of the Cabinet was held in Wellington, on Saturday afternoon, at which it was decided to place in the market imme diately another block of land on the Wai mate Plains, including the township of Mania, the price and terms to be the same as for the first block sold. The area will be between 7,000 and 8,000 acres, and the quality of the land similar to the block lately disposed of. The case of the Fijian murderer was not dealt with, but in all probability will be determined on Tues day. A Waif of the Sea. —The captain of the shiii Hermione, which arrived at Wel lington from London on Saturday, reports that on August 10, in latitude 44deg. 11 north, long, lldeg. 7 west, he passed a waterlogged vessel, with masts gone. She proved to be the Laboramus, of Dundalk, 456 tons. He states he saw the same vessel on his last voyage home on May 21, in lat. 6deg. 38 north, long. 23deg. 40 west, when he found her on fire in two places, with fore and main masts burnt out. She was laden with A merican pitch pine, and had drifted 545 miles. The crew got home before the Hermione, but the fire on board the vessel was not reported.

The Comedy and Burlesque Com pany.—The Comedy and Burlesque Com pany. which have been playing with a greatamount of success down South, are to favor Ashburton with two performances while on their way to Christchurch, where they are to play for a iveek. The Com pany numbers, all told, eighteen per formers, most of whom belonged to the Ricardi Pinafore Company, while some old favorites in Ashburton are on the list, notably Miss Lizzie Morgan and Miss Amy Johns, Mr. Mack D. Alexander and Mr. Williamson. The Company opens in Ashburton on Wednesday, with the bur lesque of “ Pinbehind,” a piece which in cludes nearly all the good things of “ H.M.S. Pinafore,” and was played by this company for three weeks in Dunedin. The nautical drama of “Jenny Foster,” will also be produced on the same evening, and on the following night ‘' Tae Factory Girl ” will be given, finishing by a ballad concert. The advance agent, Mr. H. F. Wachsmuth, is now in town making ar rangements. Hoese Accident at Tinwald. —It ap pears that some seven horsemen, from Ash burton were out riding yesterday at Tin wald when two of them —by name John Toppin, son of Mr. Thomas Toppiu late of the Royal Hotel, Ashburton, and George Parkin, son of Mr. Parkin, builder, of Ashburton—thought to try the merits of their respective hacks before returning home —the other five horsemen waiting near the new Temperance Hall to seethe result. The racers started "from the west end of McMurdo street, and gallopped towards Ashburton, but when at the junction of McMurdo street and Graham’s road, Toppin’s horse slipped and came to grief, cutting and grazing himself considerably about the knees and legs. Parkin’s horse being close behind could not pull up in time, and conse quently fell over Toppin’s horse, dislo cating his near fore leg at the knee joint by the fall, the rider himself getting an ugly cut on the face. Mr. Mcßae of the Somerset Stables tried to set the leg, but it -was utimately decided to shoot the animal. It may be stated that the injured horse was a valuable one, and it was in tended to have run in the District Hurdle race at the forthcoming meeting. The Burnham Runaways.—There is a spice of the comic in connection with the two lads Tozer which is worth chronicling. The children are a phenomenon in human nature not often met with, and their dar ing defiance of all recognised authority, and even the discipline of the strap, has upset all the preconceived notions of the police in regard to the treatment of criminals. In fact our officers have been brought up all standing by the youngsters, and really do not know what to do with them. They have therefore been sent back to Burnham, but before they went to their old quarters, Sergeant Felton had a confidential consultation with them. They stoutly affirmed that it was an easy matter for them to bolt from Burnham, and their success and ingenuity leads one to the be lief that their statement is true. For their years they know a good deal more than older rogues, and a good deal more than is good for them and the public. Seeing then that the strap is no teacher to the lads, and that the burglar talent is so strong within them as to enable them to bid defiance to bolts and bars, the Sergt. tried the virtue of the old saying, “there is honor among thieves.” We do not mean to include the s ergt. in the catagory of course, when we use this proverb, though he has had a good deal to do with that fraternity in his day. He only tested the truth of the old saw and got the moral wild flowers to make a bargain with him, which they were quite enthusiastic in clinching. The bargain was—on the Sergeant’s part— that the “hammering” process at the Reformatory should be discontinued as regards the Tozers, and that full allowance of food should always be given them. On the part of the lads the agreement is that no misbehaviour and no attempt to bolt will occur while these conditions are ful filled. It was amusing indeed to hear the baggages laying down the conditions of their good behaviour to a great big man who could have put a Tozer in each of his greatcoat pockets almost, and equally amusing to see how good naturedly the Sergeant made the bargain. Whether the young highwaymen will keep their promise and be true to the old saw is a question yet to be solved.

CABLE NEWS.

LATEST FROM EUROPE.

(Per Reuter’s Agency.) A Ritualist sent to Prison. London, Oct. 29.

The Rev. T. P. Wale, Rector of the Church of St. Yidest, Foster lane, Cheap side, London, who some time ago was inhibited for Ritualistic practices, has now been sentenced to imprisonment for con tempt of the decision of the Ecclesiastical Court. Dublin Damaged by a Zephyr. A hurricane of a very severe character was experienced at Dublin to-day. The storm raged for some time, and the wind blew with such force that several houses and buildings were unroofed, and suffered other damage. No loss of life or casual ties of a serious nature occurred. Does it Matter Much ? Persistent reports are being published in various English and Continental journals that the Czar of Russia is afflicted with paralysis. No authentic news on jjthe subject has, however, yet been received.

Wheat Afloat for Britain. London, Oct. 30. The total quantity of wheat afloat for Great Britain is 1,800,000 quarters. The Orient Shipping Company’s steam ship Potosi left Plymouth to-day for Australia. The London Chartered-Bank of Australia. The London Chartered Bank of Australia has declared a dividend of five per cent, for the half year. Another Turn of the Military Screw on Ireland. In view of the continued disturbed state of Ireland the Government has decided, in addition to sending further drafts of troops to the unsettled districts, to make a large increase in the strength of the Irish constabulary, and the enrolment of 2000 additional men for that force has been commenced. The Markets. London, Oct. 31. Three per cent, consols, 99jr ; Adelaide wheat per 469 lbs., ex warehouse, 48s. 6d.; best Australian beef tallow, per cwt., 355. 6d.; mutton tallow, 365. 6d. Murdered for his Message. Constantinople, Oct. 29. News has been received that a messen ger despatched to Dulcigno by Riza Pasha, commander of the Turkish forces, has been murdered. The act is attributed to disaffected Albanians. Stiff Measures at Dulcigno. Constantinople, Oct. 30. Dervish Pasha, who was recently ordered to proceed to Dulcigno with three bat talions of Turkish troops, has been in structed by the Porte to arrest and deport all Albanians who show an obstinate determination to resist .the cession of Dulcigno. The Socialists in Germany—Hamburg in a State of Siege. Berlin, Oct. 30. In consequence of the increase of Socialism in many parts of Germany, and in Hamburg particularly, Government has placed that city in a state of siege as against the Socialists resident there. A Flight of Locusts. Teheran, Oct. 29. Intelligence has been received that the tribes of predatory Khurds who have again crossed the frontier from Khurdistan, in Asiatic Turkey, in the Persian Province of Azebijan, are continuing their depreda tions, and have taken possession of the town of Ururayah, near the lake of the same name. They are further reported to be advancing on Tabreez, a town of considerable size in the interior of the province, and are pillaging and laying waste towns and villages on their route. It is expected that the Persian troops under Hischmet Dowlah will shortly come up with the enemy. The Difficulties at the Cape. Capetown, Oct. 29. Telegrams have been received announc ing that the tribe of Pondos have risen against the British and have murdered two English magistrates. Further intelli gence is also to hand regarding the war in Basutoland. The Cape Rifles, under Car rington, have taken the village of Lethodo, the most powerful Basuto chief, after a desperate defence. Continuous fighting is proceeding with large bodies of the enemy at different points.

AUSTRALIAN.

{Per Reuter's Agency.)

The Border Duties and the Chinese

Question. Melbourne, Nov. 1.

The conference of delegates of the Aus tralasian colonies on the Border Duties and the Chinese questions will commence sitting here on the 25th inst.

LATE CABLEGRAMS.

{Per the Albion at Hokitika. )

“ ARGUS ” SPECIAL,

Constantinople, Oct. 23.

Great efforts have been made during the past few days to overcome the diffi culties which have been raised by the Turkish delegates at Cettinge regarding the cession of Territory to Montenegro, and the ambasadors of the Powers have been endeavoring to induce the Sultan to give definite orders for the surrender of Dulcigno and the districts of Gruda and Dinosah to Montenegro, in accordance with the undertaking formally given in a recent note to the Powers. The Ambassa dors of Germany, France, and Austria have taken and important part in urging this step on the Sultan, who has in consequence repeated his representa tions and orders to Riza Pasha, in com mand of the Turkish troops, to complete the cession of the territory within a period of five days. Beyond this order no advance has been made towards a settlement of the difficulty which has arisen among the delegates at Cettinge with regard to the mode of effecting the transfer of Dulcigno. Tiie details of the surrender have not therefore been arranged. Athens, Oct. 23.

In consequence of the strong opposition which has been raised in the Chamber of Deputies to the appointment as new Presi dent of the Chamber of Ministers of M. Coumoundorus, the Chamber has tendered ts resignation to the king, by whom it has been accepted.

Capetown, Oct. 22.

Since the dispersion of the Basutos at Maffeting, the enemy have again concen trated their forces, and are now advancing against the Capo Rifles, under Colonel Clarke, with the intention of harrassing their rear.

Teheran, Oct. 22.

The Kurds, who, according to last re ports, wore making for the Turkish frontier with spoils taken from the districts that they had pillaged, have again renewed their ravages, and are laying waste a fresh tract of country. The troops under the command of Hischraet Dowlah, Governor of Arabietar, have been organised, and are advancing rapidly against the enemy. Paris, Oct. 23.

Heavy rains have fallen in many parts of the country. At Cherbourg these have resulted in disastrous floods, and the environs of the city are at the present time completely inundated, and great loss of property is feared. Copenhagen, Oct. 23.

A violent hurricane occurred here to day, causing great havoc amongst the shipping in the harbor. Several vessels have foundered or been driven ashore, in some cases lives being lost.

NEW ZEALAND

(Per Press Asoociation.) A Horse Stealer. Dunedin, To-day. Christie, the notorious horse-stealer, on being arrested on Saturday for larceny at Naseby, attempted suicide by opening a vein in his arm. At the City Court to day, he received sentence of 12 months in prison. No More Immigrants ! Mi’. Rolleston. a letter to Mr. Brown, M.H.R., says that Government is unable to accept any more applications for no minated immigrants at present.

SPORTING.

V.R.O. SPRING MEETING. First Day—Saturday, Oct, 30. (By Cable.) Melbourne, Oct. 30. The first day’s races of the Victorian Racing Club’s Spi’ing Meeting took place to-day, at Flemington. The weather was fine in the morning, but heavy rain fell in the afternoon. There was an immense

attendance. The racing was splendid. The following are the results of the several events : Melbourne Stakes, a sweepstake of 5 sovs each, with 150 added. For 3 yrs old and upwards. Weight for age. One mile and a quarter. Hon. J. White’s b h Chester, 6yrs, 9st 31bs, Yattendon—Lady Ches ter 1 Mr. J. Wilson’s b c Respite, 3yrs, 7st 121bs ... ... ... ... 2 Mr. F. Leng’s b h Monarque, syrs, 9st 31bs 3 Won by a head. Hotham Handicap, a sweepstake of 5 sovs each, 2ft, wi f h 200 added. For 3 yrs old and upwards. The second horse to receive 50 sovs, and the third 25 sovs, out of the stake. One mile and a half and a distance. Mr. J. Morrison’s hr h Wellington, syrs, Panic —Frou Frou 1 Mr. j. Whittingham’s brm Prattle, syrs... ... ... ... ••• 2 Hon. J. White’s br h The Pontiff, 4yrs... ... ... ... 3 Won by a head. Time—2min 3sec. Gamballo ran fifth. The Maribyrnong Plate, a sweepstakes of 30 sovs each, h ft, or 5 sovs if de clared and paid before 4 p.m on the first Monday in October, 1880, with 500 added. For two-year-olds—colts, Bst 101 b ; fillies, Bst 51b. The second horse to receive 200 sovs and the third 100 sovs out of the stake. Five fur-' longs. •Mr Welcome Jack ... ) Mr. Hart's b f Lavinia, Talk >. dead heat o’the Hill—Nancy ... ) Mr. T. Chirnside’s g f Spinning dale ... ... ... ... ••• 3 This was a grand race. Time —Imin. s|secs. The owners of Welcome Jack and Lavinia divided the stakes. The Victoria Derby, a sweepstake of 25 sovs each, sft, with 500 added. For three-year-olds—colts, Bst 101 b ; fillies, Bst 51b. The second horse to receive 100 sovs and the third 25 sovs out of the stake. One mile and a half. (117 subs.) Mr. J. S. Smith’s b c Grand Flaneur, Yattendon—First Lady ... ... 1 Mr. W. Branch’s b c Progress 2 Mr. J. Evans’ ns b c Mulatto ... ... 3 Eleven started, and there was a fine race. The finish in the last half mile was entirely between Grand Flaneur and Pro gress, and there was a grand struggle betwen them along the straight. The winner was a strong favorite. Time — 2min 44secs. Maiden Steeplechase, a sweepstakes of 10 sovs each, h ft, with 200 added. For 4yrs o.d and upwards. For horses which have never won a steeplechase. Horses which have never started in any steeplechase allowed 101 b. The second horse to receive 25 sovs, and the third 10 sovs out of the stakes. 4yrs, lOst 31b ; syrs list 81b ; 6yrs and aged, 12st 31b. About two miles and a quarter. Mr. Steele 1 Mr. R. Howie’s b g Gippslander ... 2 Mr. P. Glenister’s b g Verdi 3 THE MELBOURNE CUP. ScratcMngs. Mr. Cook’s Adventurer and Mr. Lee’s Nellie. Latest Betting. 5 to 1 each against Progress and Grand Flaneur. 7 to 1 against Mata. The Weather, Melbourne, Nov. 1. The weather is unsettled, and it is feared it may be wet to-morrow for the Cup.

SAVAGE OUTRAGE IN THE SOUTH SEAS.

A Ship’s Crew Massacred by the Natives.

[by telegraph.] Auckland, To-day.

News' from Fiji reports a horrible massacre aboard the Auckland brigan tine Borealis, owned by Mr. D. H. McKenzie and Captain Anderson. The particulars of the most horrible affair are as follows :

On Monday, 13th September, the Borealis was lying outside a small island called Uru, situated in a deep bight formed by the mainland, and separated from it by a channel about half a mile broad. About seven o’clock in the morning, a boat with Capt. McKenzie,. Mr. Hankin (Government agent), one European, and two Fijians as the boat’s crew, left the vessel for the purpose of recruiting for labor, leaving on board Daniel Creamer, first mate ; James Malherwed, and Wm. Kershaw, able seamen ; William McKenzie, the captain’s son ; Wm. Edward Huntley, apprentice; Geo. Ward, steward ; and Johnny, a Fijian. When he left the vessel, the captain states there were but six islanders aboard. He gave strict instructions to the first mate to keep a sharp lookout against surprise. After being ashore three-quarters of an hour, he heard screams, and immediately re turned to his vessel. The recruits and an interpreter at once jumped over from the boat, and on the Europeans getting within hail, they found the ship in pos session of the natives. The party were saluted with a shower of arrows and spears. The captain could see none of the vessel’s people. The four made every effort to retake her, until ammuni tion ran short, while at the same time canoes were rapidly approaching from the mainland. They then decided to pull for Sua Bay, about forty-five miles to leeward, where they hoped to find some other vessels anchored. They arrived some time after midnight, and found the schooners Flirt, Dauntless, and Stanley there. They ran alongside the Flirt, which quickly communicated with the other vessels, and all made sail for the scene of the disaster. Half a gale of wind was blowing dead ahead at the lime, and progress was slow. The Stanley arrived first, on the after noon of the 15th. and found Ward, the steward, terribly wounded, but still alive, in the captain’s cabin. No bodies of other men were seen, but the decks on both sides showed evidence ofsanguinary work. A portion of an arm was found in the scupper. The ship was gutted from stem to stern, chopped, and hacked about in every direction. Everything lying on deck had been thrown overboard, and the stores and provisions broken open and scattered about the decks. As the Stanley’s boats came alongside, the natives were seen attempting to espape from the is land. They were at once pursued and four were captured. The prisoners— two men, one woman, and a boy—are now on board the Stanley, and will be brought to Levuka. Statement by the Steward. The steward’s narrative is as fol lows :—After the captain left the vessel

all hands were engaged in setting up the rigging, putting the ship in order after the bad weather. . He was oc cupied in the galley. Saw some people arriving. Paid no attention to them till, while he stooping, he heard a signal given and heard a rush on the other men. Saw a native aim a blow at his head with a tomahawk. He partially dodged the blow, and received a fearful gash on the side of the head. It staggered him, but before it could be repeated, he aimed his revolver and shot the man who wounded him. Then tried to fire another shot, but found someone had emptied all the other chambers. He then seized a large knife and fought his way outside the galley. He found about eighty men on deck, who had evidently despatched the crew, as he saw none of them amongst the crowd. He defended himself with his knife until he received a cut from a tomahawk on each arm, which completely disabled him. He was knocked down the main hatch; but contrived to creep into a half empty water tank, where he re mained for upwards of three hours, until the Natives deserted the vessel. He then crawled on deck, when he saw the bodies of all the murdered men, except the young apprentice and a Fijian, both of whom he supposed were killed in the fore part of the vessel. He managed to crawl into the captain’s cabin, where he bolted himself in, and remained for two days, until relieved by the people from the Stanley. Dur ing the interval, the natives repeatedly visited the ship, and knocked in the head of the tank, which formed his first hiding place, and actually smashed the skylight in the roof efthe captain’s cabin, but being a thick deck light, it still hung together, and prevented their discovering him. His escape is nothing short of a miracle, since, had they attacked the cabin door with tomahawks, nothing could have saved the poor fellow’s life. Happily, when the door is closed, it appears part of the main cabin wall. To this for tunate circumstance he doubtless owes his preservation. No reason whatever beyond thirst tor blood and plunder, can be assigned for the attack. From the Island, 900 recruits have been obtained during the present year, and it has been : looked upon as one of the safest cruising grounds. The Dauntless and Flirt arrived soon after the Stanley, and each sent hands to bring the Borealis back to Port Hutchinson. The unfortunate steward was transferred from the Stanley to the Borealis. The steward, whose life was so miraculously preserved, is rapidly recovering.

CORRESPONDENCE.

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

THE AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION.

To the Editor.

Sir, —In your issue of the 18th, I notice that “ Farmer who Attends ” is very angry to think that “Farmer” should be”so stupid as to doubt the success of the A. and P. Association. “Farmer who Attends ” appears to bo thoroughly satis fied with the management of the Associ tion. I trust he will remain so. I hope that he and His friends will make it a success. If they do, it will have to be worked in a different way to what it has been up to the present. Then he thinks I have trodden too hard on the toes of the townspeople and merchants. lam well aware that merchants and farmers are somewhat related. In fact, more so in some cases than appears to bo pleasant. I do not wish to east any reflections on the papers that have been read, for some of them are very valuable ; but what I mean is the general working of the society, in regard to the liberal way in which people are allowed to attend. Ido not think I shall attempt to prove it. Then the parting shot, as “Farmer who Attends” calls it, is a matter of the greatest importance, however ho may try to cover it over by trying to show that “ Farmer ” paid his money in a round about way. It is always well to be sure on these points. He appears to bo very sure that I did not pay to the Secretary. Now, sir, I beg to say that I paid it to the Secretary personally in both cases. Also, since I wrote, a neighbor of mine informed me that he had paid his guinea i nd fared the same as 1 did, so I do not feel inclined to attend, or to become an agent to pursuade others, as “ Farmer who Attends ” wishes me to dp. But I will leave him and his friends to rejoice in his well-managed and thriving A. and P. Association.—l p.m, &c., A Farmer.

TOWN HALL MONOPOLY.

To the Editor.

Sir, —Your correspondent writing under the nom-de-plume of “ Only a Fireman ” assuredly considers himself and those he wishes to be thought to represent, a very hardly-used and basely-injured lot, but since he “ wants to know, you know,” I’ll endeavor to “let him see, you see,” though not, I hope, through a jaundiced vision. Well, sir, the sum and substance of-bis complaint is evidently against the Amateur Dramatic Club, for, as he calls it, monopolising the Town Hall on the local race nights. Now, sir, for a fair statement. The Amateur Dramatic Club have been endeavoring during the last twelve months to provide amusement periodically for the public (in which they flatter themselves they have, so far, suc ceeded). That, and the amalgamating themselves with the old Christy Club, have made the expenses they have been put to, to sustain a legitimate representation of the drama, large. The race nights seeming to afford an oppor tuity for strengthening the finances of the Club, the hall was in due time applied for, and in answer to a request from the Fire Brigade to forego one of these nights in their favor it was decided, in justice to those who held an apparently better opinion of the Club than “Fireman” does, to adopt the old maxim of “Be just before you are generous,” and instead of making the Brigade a present of ten pounds, which, in plain English, giving up the hall to them for one of those special nights meant, they decided to decline their request, expressing their willingness at any other time to assist the Brigade to the utmost of their power. As to the monopoly enjoyed by. the Amateur Dramatic Club, that exists only in “ Fireman’s ” fertile imagination, inas much (and he allows this in his letter) that it is quite competent for any company, either professional or local, to engage the hall as long in advance as they please (which I know is often done by travelling troupes). The monoply the Amuteur Dramatic Club enjoys is that if on any night they have applied for the use of the hall, another troupe or body of any sort wanting it, the Dramatic Club must either give it up or pay double for the right of retaining it. Now, sir, had “ Fireman” been content to expend his spleen and venom on the Ashburton Dramatic Club alone, I should have passed it by as unworthy of notice, leaving him to awake to his error on calmer reflection ; but when he descends to attack church, charitable, and other pur poses for which the hall is used, under the

designations of “ parsons, raffles, exhibi tions, tea fights, &c., on tick,” out on him ! I say, for a mean, senseless dolt— a fit subject to wallow in the quagmire of sneering abuse, and, consequently, utterly incapable of understanding matters in either a straightforward, business-like, or charitable manner. However, I flatter myself that “ Fireman” represents bet a very small portion, in fact, an infinitesi mally small portion of that noble body, “The Fire Brigade,” who, I feel sure, when acquainted with the true state of affairs, combined with the lateness of their request, and the fact that the Club had put in rehearsal special pieces for these occasions, will acquit the A.D.C. of any desire to run antagonistic to them. In conclusion, before “ Fireman” again essays the task of champion of the Fire Brigade, and exponent of public opinion, he should work off his superabundant bile, when he might be able to indite a letter free from those contemptible sneers he evinces in his last production.—l am, sir, Hon. Sec. , A. D. C.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 1880.



Special Advertisements. THE BEST VALUE FOE 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 descrip tion. The Stock is the largest in the Southern Hemisphere. The tall, short, lean, and stout can be equally well fitted. The Goods are all marked in plain figures. The system of business is to exchange every article that does not give satis faction. And, in addition to all these advantages, you can purchase A SINGLE GARMENT AT THE WHOLESALE PRICE. Mercery, Hats, Shirts, Ties, Scarfs, Bags, Portmanteaus, Rugs, and Blankets at Wholesale Prices. THOUSANDS OF DISCERNING CUSTOMERS Testify that the New Zealand Clothing Factory’s Garments are the Very Best Value for Ready Money. Ashburton Branch ; EAST STREET. WM. SPARROW, 9100 Manager.



Wanted. WANTED— A HOUSEMAID for the Country ; good wages. Apply, office of this paper. 388 WANTED, LADIES to Join the Amateur Dramatic Club and assist at the Christmas Pantomime. 328 WANTED— TENDERS for washing and mangling 6rr dozen Paper Collars. Address tenders to A. B.C. Post Office, Ashburton. 442 WANTED KNOWN. SOMERSET LIVERY AND BAIT STABLES. JW- M‘RAE begs to inform the , public that he has taken the above Stables from Mr. Bossenberg, aiid is making extensive repairs. Buggies and saddle horses on hire. Lowest prices and best attention. 908c—286g Meetings- ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILD ING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. I'lnHE Monthly Meeting of the above I Society will be held in Mr. Bullock’s office TO-MORROW (Tuesday) EVEN ING, from 6.30 to 8.30. Subscriptions will be received at the Sectary's office, Burnett street, between the hours of 9 o’clock and 4 p.rn. to morrow, and at Mr. Bullock’s office, from 6.30 to 8.30 to-morrow evening. J. WARD, 434 Secretary. HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. mHE usual MONTHLY MEETING j of the above will be held at Mr. Jacobson’s office on WEDNESDAY, Nov. 3rd, instead of Tuesday, at 8 p.m., when Mr. G. T. Smith will read a paper. Subject : History and uses of the apple. S. E. POYNTZ, 419 Hon. Sec. Amusements. rjl OW N HALL, RAKAIA. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2nd, 1880. THE ASHBURTON AMATEUR DRAMATIC CLUB Will give a grand performance of that sparkling musical comedy Josephine ; OK THE CHILD OP THE REGIMENT, And the laughable farce of Nan, THE GOOD-FOR-NOTHING. Full particulars see posters and handbills. Admission 3s. and 2s. Doors open at 7.30; overture at 7.45; commence at 8 p. m. A full Orchestra. 420 TOWN HALL. FOR TWO NIGHTS ONLY ! mHE COMEDY AND BURLESQUE 1 COMPANY ! The most complete Organisation travelling. Eighteen legiti mate Artists ? Grand Opening Night, WEDNESDAY, November 3rd. When will be produced the glorious Burlesque, H.M.S. PIN BEHIND ! ! Including all the gems of H.M.S. PiNA jfobe, as played by this Company with great success in Dunedin, Invercargill, Timaru, &c.—To be preceded by the Nautical Drama, JENNY FOSTER! Thursday —Change of Programme ! The great Comedy Drama, THE FACTORY GIRL ! And a Grand CONCERT by the Com pany.—For particulars, see day-bills. 438 Money. MONEY TO LEND. mRUST MONEYS—£2,OOO, £4OO, and a £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. Barristers, Solicitors, &c. C. W. Ireland, JgARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, Saunders’ Buildings, Ashburton. 393 Branson & Purnell, ■jgARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS, EAST STREET. 394 Gazette in Bankruptcy. V. R. IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF CHRISTCHURCH, HOLDEN AT ASHBURTON. In the matter of the Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876, and the Acts amending the same, and of the bank ruptcy of JOHN THOMPSON, a Debtor. THIS IS TO NOTIFY that John Thompson of Ashburton, shopkeeper, has this 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 Court-house, Ashburton, on SATURDAY, the 6th day of November, 1880, at 11 a. m. Dated this Ist day of November, 1880. G. CAVENDISH HURRELL, Clerk of the District Court. 0. W. Ireland, Solicitor for Debtor. 441



Tenders Drain cutting.—tenders wanted for CUTTING 50 chains or = so of DRAIN through peatty soil. Apply for particulars to Mr. David Wilson, Wakanui. Tenders to be opened on SATURDAY. 437 - UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. TENDERS are invited for the RE PAIRS and MAINTENANCE of all the Roads in this district for a term of three years ; each ward to be tendered for separately. Written tenders, endorsed, are to be sent in, addressed to the Chairman, not later than noon of MONDAY, the 29th day of November. The Clerk will be at the office every Thursday of each week, from nine to twelve o’clock a. m., to give the general conditions and specifications of the work. ROBT. D. PULLAR, Clerk and Surveyor to the Board. Road Board Office, Westerfield, Oct. 27, 1880. 408 Public Notices TO THE WRITER of the Letter from the “ Land of Love ” : The re ceiver accepts the challenge. Please send your address to “A.B.C.Post Office, Ashburton. 440 AMATEUR DRAMATIC CLUB. RAKAIA PERFORMANCE. A COACH will leave the Town Hall, Ashburton, TO-MORROW AFTERNOON at 3 p.m. Members are requested to be punctual. S. E. POYNTZ, 486 Hon. Sec. THE Successful Tenderers for plough ing, harrowing, and rolling land at Westerfield, are Messrs. Christy and Hetherington. 430 D. OLIVER. V. R. PUBLIC NOTICE. LICENSING ACT, 1873, AND LICENS ING ACT, 1873, AMENDMENT ACT, 1874. TVTOTICE is hereby given that, in pur j3| suance of the above Acts a quar terly meeting of the Licensing Commis sioners for the Districts of Ashburton, Rakaia, and Mount Somers, will be held in the Resident Magistrate’s Courthouse, Ashburton, on TUESDAY, the 7th day of December next, at noon, for the purpose of considering all applications under the provisions of the aforesaid Acts. C. CAVENDISH HURRELL, Clerk, of the Court. • Resident Magistrate’s Court, Ashburton, October 28, 1880. 423 OATS. THE Undersigned are PURCHASERS at highest market rates. ROYSE, STEAD & CO., 411 Christchurch. CASH ADVANCES. rPHE Undersigned are prepared to make 1 liberal CASH ADVANCES to Farmers on their GROWING CROPS. L ROYSE, STEAD & CO., ALL DEBTS due to Ashburton Herald and Guardian business must be Paid to Mr. S. E. Poynxz, 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. £2O Penalty. OWING to the continual DESTRUC TION of TREES and FENCES in J the Ashburton Domain, The Public Domains Act will be strictly enforced . from this date. [ October 29,1880. 422 ASHBURTON AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. rjl H E ANNUAL SHOW ! OR ■ STOCK, PRODUCE, IMPLEMENTS, i &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. I anil Public Companies. THE NATIONAL MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRAL ASIA (LIMITED). Established 1869. Actuary and Secretary —J. M. Templeton, F.I.A. The MOST LIBERAL and EQUIT ABLE OFFICE for Life Assurance in the Australasian Colonies. The best office for young men. Profits divided every three years. Offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Wellington, and Hobart Town. The New Zealand Branch—A LOCAL INSTITUTION, investing all moneys in the colony. Resident Secretary Thomas Swain, Temple Chambers, Featherston street, Wellington. Agent for the County of Ashburton — S. SAUNDERS (of the firm of Saunders Bros.), Ashburton. Note the name—The National Mutual. 169-218 cg THE NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MERCANTILE AGENCY COMPANY (LIMITED). WOOL SEASON—IBBO-1881, SPECIAL NOTICE TO SHEEP FARMERS. THE Company makes LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES on WOOL entrusted, to its care for sale in the London market. This being one of the leading depart ments of the Company’s business, and an expert and practical staff being employed by its London House especially to superin tend the classification, valuation, and dis posal of wool consignments, growers may rely upon their clips being carefully handled and placed to the best advan tage. Further information may be obtained upon application at the Company’s office, Cathedral Square Christchurch. 283 q DO you Want the News of the. Day? Read the Ashburton Guardian Price, One Penny. CASH RECEIPTS Printed at “ The Guardian” office. •



T. Bullock. THE Undersigned bega 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 BAZAAR, BURNETT STREET, Formerly occupied by him. . rnHE UNDERSIGNED will hold his § next SALE of ; , Properties On SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 13. Parties wishing to offer any Property will please furnish particulars as soon as possible. T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer. JgAZAAR, BURNETT STREET. Saturday Horse Sale For the future the Sale of Horses will commence at One o’clock. T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer FOR SALE, CHEAP—9 acres 3 roods, being Lot 161, on Tancred and Allan’s Estate, situated close to the North Town Belt. Terms liberal. ■ T. BULLOCK . FOR SALE, CHEAP A Sherriff ■ Bradcast Seed-sower. Quite new. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE --Farm of 284 acres, near Dromore, fenced, and all broken up, ready for spring crop. Price low. A bargain. Terms easy. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE, CHEAP—Four Sections ' in one block-—viz., 502, 5C3, 510, 511, situated in Tinwald, Small deposit cash ; balance by instalments. T. BULLOCK FOR SALE, CHEAP A Quarter acre of good land, on which : erected a comfortable Cottage of fohr rooms. Terms liberal. , . > . T BULLOCK. J FOR SALE, CHEAP—Section No. > 12, Trevorton, on which is erected a well-built four-roomed Cottage. It is securely fenced. The Garden is well stocked with fruit trees. This is a de sirable property, and will be sold cheap, and on liberal terms of payment. T. BULLOCK. SECTIONS FOR SALE at SMITH FIED, opposite the Agricultural and Pastoral Association’s Grounds and. 1 County Saleyards. Terms—Small de posit Gash : balance by instalments. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE OR TO LET, WITH A PURCHASING CLAUSE, 439 Acres, all fenced, and partly improved situated in Wakanui 266 „ A compact Farm, all fenced, well-watered, and partly in- English Grass. Improve- 1 ' mentsconsisiof acomfortable } Five-roomed Cottage, Stable, Stockyard, &c., &c. ; . f 220 „ All fenced, partly improved and well-watered, j 360 ~ All fenced, and a portion of it 3 in English Grass. x 50 ~ Near the above, will be sold t very cheap. 5 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, 169, ! Tancred Street, will be Sold very 3 cheap, and on easy terms. 1 Section 539 (part of), £of an acre. Terms same as above. 2 Section 341, Kermode street. - Lot 37, Mayo’s Block, with Dwelling ) house of seven rooms, near the Parsonage, East Town Belt. TO LET—Commodious BOARDING-. HOUSE in East Street. T. BULLOCK. O LET, a Four-roomed COTTAGE, in TINWALD, facing the Main South Road. T. BULLOCK. TO LET, that convenient SHOP, situ ated in the Triangle, Wakanui road. T. BOLLOCK TO LET, SHOP or BOARDING HOUSE, situated in Burnett street, opposite the Mail .office, T. BULLOCK, . mO LET, a Four-roomed COTTAGE, situated on the North Town Belt, opposite the High School Site. T. BULLOCK. , O BUTCHERS.—TO LET—Butchers’ Shop and Dwelling House attached, situate in Havelock street, late in the occupation of Geo. Worner. There is a • three-stalled stable, and other .necessary . ; buildings on the premises. Apply to T. BULLOCK. YJT o N E Y T O L E N D, £3OO TRUST FUNDS on First-class : Freehold Security, at current rate of in- • terest. Alio, the sum of £150: Agent for the South British Fire , and Marine Insurance Company. T. BULLOCK For Sale. Poynt z & Go. HAYE FOR SALE, on advantageous and easy terms of payment, the : : - following TOWN AND SUBURBAN PROPERTIES:— A good five-roomed House, on quarter- -r 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. u Town Sections, 742, 743, 465, 466, 467- Town Section 71l upon which is erected : a capital four-roomed Hquse fitted ;. with every convenience. A two-roomed House, with outbuild- ; ings, on a quarter acre, well fenced ‘ and planted, on N.E. Belt. Educational. PROFESSIONAL. MR. M'LACHLAN, of the Wakahiii .A. School, is prepared to receive a limited number of Pupils for instruction on the Piano and Harmonium. - ’2B9a Terras on Application. ‘ 1