The Ashburton Herald AND Borough and County Advertiser (With which in incorporated the “Evening Echo"). MONDAY, DECEMBER 29, 1879.

Christmas Services.— The Church of St. Mark, Rakaia, was very prettily deco rated by the ladies for the service held on Christmas Eve. The usual morning service with the celebration of Holy Com munion was held on Christmas Day at which there was a very good attendance. The service was choral, Mrs. C. H. M‘Lean officiating as organist. Special Constapmjs.— On Saturday afternoon the police, haying the experi ence of the rows in Christchurch and Timaru before their eyes, and baying heard reports of a proposed demonstra tion in the shape of a similar shindy ip Ashburton on Sunday, took timely pre cautions, and requested a number of pur ge jss,eg to assemble at tho Town Hali at 9p. m. At the hour appointed Mr. Guinness, R.M., and Mr. Hugo Fried lander, Mayor of the Borough, were in attendance, and 55 "specials” were sworn in. The resident contingent of the cavalry were also ordered to be in at tendance. We are glad to state, how ever, that there was no necessity for either constables or troopers, as the good sense of those in town, now enjoying their holidays, prevented any demonstration, and the streets of Ashburton were both more crowded and more orderly than we have ever known them on a Sunday, and we trust that our reputation for good be haviour will be retained throughout tne present season, and Ashburton be mad® an example to other parts of Canterbury. Bishop Bedwood preached moat impres sive sermons to large and appreciative audiences, both morning and evening, and spoke in mild, but telling terms, of bis wishes and opinions on the late dis turbances elsewhere. The Masonic Hall. --To-morrow the ceremony of laying the foundation &tone of the new Masonic Hall will take place, j The Masons will assemble in full masonic costume at the Town Hall at 12, 30, and march in procession to the sit§ of the i Hall at half-past o'ne. At 2 o'clock the ceremony will commence, being per formed by be R. W.D.D.G.M.. assisted by the £&&nd Lodge Officers. The in stallation of the officers for next term of the Somerset Lodge \Vil] fake place in the Town Hall at 5 pTm., and » feaoquet will be given iii the Lodge-room at f,§Q.

School Treat. —On the 2nd of January, the f&holfw* * attending the Presbyterian Sundaf Schools in tho district will enjoy a treat in the Manse grounds. The band will be present, and complete arrange -

merits have been made by the Rev. Mr. Beattie and the teachers for the children’s amusement. Amongst the attractions will be Mr. Steele’s two white asses, which he has kindly lent for the enter tainment of the girls. Bishop Redwood. —Bishop Redwood conducted two services in the Catholic Chapel yesterday. On both occasions all the available space in the building as well as the temporarily added accommodation was fully occupied. The Fatal Accident at Rakaia Sports —At the inquest to-day, the jury returned a verdict of “ Accidental Death.” We will give the evidence to-morrow.

TELEGRAPHIC .

LATEST FROM EUROPE.

TO-DAY’S CABLEGRAMS.

( Renters) London, Dec. 27

A difficulty has arisen between England and Turkey in consequence of the im prisonment of a priest for translating the English Bible into Turkish. The British ambassadors made strong representations unsuccessfully. Sir H. A. Bayard threatens a rupture of relations unless the priest is released.

Calcutta, Dec. 28.

No later news from the front. No news from Cough or Roberts. The arrival of Gough at Cabul is entirely unconfirmed. Melbourne, Dec. 29.

In the Intercolonial Cricket Match, New South Wales in their first innings made 139, second 103. Victoria won in one innings. Sydney, Dec. 29. A private inquiry into the cause of the railway collision was held on Saturday. The result is unknown, as the Press was excluded.

{Ai;e Special.) London, Dec. 27

Latest news from Afghanistan states that Jevad is arousing the wildest fanati cism. Colonel Tyler and other officers at Candabad were wounded by a fanatic who ran a muck at them on Tuesday.

The Afghans have attacked General Roberts. The British routed the enemy with great slaughter before General Gough arrived.

The Imperial Government have adhered to the Suez mail time table as already fixed.

INTERPROVINCIAL.

TO-DAY’ 5 TELEGRAMS.

Auckland, Dec. 29. St. Stephen’s new Presbyterian church has been opened at Ponsonby. A free performance at Choral Hall yesterday, by the Choral Society, was crowded.

Thomas Gilfillan, a colored man, has been committed for stabbing Fred Werner at Keith’s boarding house. Wellington, Dec. 29. R. S. Cheeseman, the well-known solici tor, died yesterday at the age of 77. Applications have been made to the stewards of the Jockey Club to allow the totalisator at next race meeting. Napier, Dec. 29.

The recent rains have done much damage to crops. Mr. J. Williams, of Hastings, has 90 acres of wheat under crop, and he hoped to reap a good har vest, but owing to the rust which has appeared, he intends as soon as fine weather sets in to burn the whole crop. The Natives last week stopped the sur vey of roads at Tahoraiti, threatening the surveyors, who desisted. The bumptious Natives were not even among the owners. Mr. Hallett, accompanied by Mr. Masters, Native Interpreter, will proceed to Taho raiti to resume the survey of the roads. If the Natives again interfere with the survey they will be arrested, as Mr. Hal lett will be accompanied by two or three constables.

Havelock, Dec. 29.

The race meeting took place on Satur day. Owing to wet weather there was a small attendance.

Timaru, Dec. 19.

A special meeting of the Orange Lodge is convened for to-night, A procession is proposed on New Year’s Day, when pre parations will be made to firmly resist any interference. The conduct of the Inspec tor of Police in not ordering the arrest of offenders is generally condemned. The clergyman at the Catholic Church anim adverted severely yesterday on the con duct of the rioters and asked all who would promise uot to take part in a similar proceeding on New Year’s Day to hold up their hands. It is said only three hands Were held up. Hector Maclntyre performed the opera tion of removing a nail from the fore paw of a large full grown lion at fhe menagerie this morning.. The nail h,a,d been growing into the foot, rendering the brute lamp. Ten pounds had been offered for its extraction at Sydney, but Hr.. Maclntyre’s fee consists of this nail, which h@ pre serves as a trophy. A man named Halford lias been been gonnnifted for trial for assaulting his wife. Dunedin, Dec. 29.

Bishop Morm ),%?</ evening from the altar asked the japt to notice what might be said Of d°b e .ppipft by any Society in the eo unify, H e in : - culcated patience and forbearance, apd to keep clear of all contests arising out <?f religion. They need not fear their holy religion religion, and it was un worthy of them to mingle in street brawls Th,e Dr. Roseby also referred to the Timaru rapt, apd expressed the opinion that the mere ipenipop ofpny yegalia should not have resulted in spch pp pfyay. He expressed his disapprobajtiop of ariy fisgife to sanction anything calculated to inbuilt the religious feelings of any section of the cornu unity. Invercargill, Dec. 2sh At the second sale of the Enwood sections ,on Saturday the price averaged L 260 per acre. Some much needed rain fell last night. Another good prospect ijtas been ob tained from 1 Tints’s claim, Inglewood. It is .said kh# SO™? men have started work at a place n§<W J>£#r:rivale Station with good prospects-

BRITISH & FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.

LAST NIGHT’S CABLEGRAMS.

IReuter's Telegrams.) Calcutta, Dec. 25,

General Gough arrived at Sh.ahpur, and effected a junction with General Robert?

yesterday unopposed. General Roberts expects to assume offensive operations immediately. The firing at tJugdiilluk is explained by a further attack of Ghilzais who were repulsed. London, Dec. 25. . Later Cape news states that, Seecvoeni voluntarily surrendered.

Washington, Dec. 25,

The United States Governmen- have issued regulations placing restrictions on the importation of Australian cattle.

AUSTRALIAN.

(Reuter's Telegram.) Syoney, Dec. 27.

A railway collision occurred at Para matta The express train from Hawkes buvy ran into a waiting passenger train, and six persons were injured, several carriages being smashed. The exact cause of the collision is unknown. The traffic manager was aboard the engine. An in quiry is to be held to day.

INTERPROVINCIAL.

LAST NIGHT’S TELEGRAMS

Auckland, Dec. 27,

Mr. Sykes, a principal in a large manu facturing industry, is now in Auckland, having visited Sydney Exhibition, for the purpose of exhibiting liis weaving machinery. Mr. Sykes proposes to co operate with any person interested in the establishment of a woollen manufactory in Auckland, and to assist, by supplying the latest and most improved machinery. The Auckland Lodges have sent a tele gram of sympathy to the Christchurch Orangemen, and an assurance of support. A meeting of all Orange Lodges is called for Monday evening by the Grand Lodge of the North Island, at the Protestant Hall, to consider what steps shall be taken to call upon the authorities to punish the promoters of the Canterbury outrage. Public opinion strongly con demns Inspector Broham for abnegating his functions and invoking the services of a priest to maintain order. Pastor Chiniquy is expected to arrive per Hero on Sunday night. New Plymouth, Dec. 27. A young man named D. Wareham was killed while bush felling yesterday. The harbout works blast at the Sugar Loaves was fired at 3 o’clock yesterday, and loosened about 1000 tons of stone.

Wellington, Dec. 27.

William Hales, for voting twice at the recent election for Wellington country districts was committed for trial, bail being allowed.

Invercargill, Dec. 27

The town was quite deserted yesterday, nearly everybody having gone away by railway. The largest number went to Rivei-ton, where thex*e were sports, and a rifle match—Riverton v. Invercargill Rifle Volunteers, which was won by the former by two points. Hundreds were unable to go to Riverton through defective arrange ments re the issue of tickets, and also on account of insufficient rolling stock, and there is great dissatisfaction in conse quence.

CORRESPONDENCE.

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

THE HYDE FAMILY RELIEF FUND.

To the Editor.

Sir, —Will you allow me through your columns to try to express to the many friends in Ashburton who have so nobly and kindly assisted me in my late troubles (the result of thejj'fire in Tancred street) the heartfelt thanks which I feel towards them. You are aware, Sir, that owing to the fire I was reduced to poverty and actual want, having lost the whole of my little stock, which I had worked hard to get to the completeness in which the fire found it, and also all my little family valuables, including even the clothes, boots, Ac., belonging to myself, wife, and seven children. But, Sir, the way my Ashburton friends came forward to re lieve me, with clothes and subscriptions, touches the inmost chords of a father’s heart, and words fail me to express the thankfulness I feel. In conclusion, I would like to thank, besides all my friends who have subscribed so liberally, Messrs. A. Orr, J. Ivess, T. Bullock, and R. Friodlander, who so kindly interested themselves on my behalf by collecting subscriptions ; also all others who have contributed their time, energy, or money to relieve the necessities of a family bereaved. —I. am, Ac. Joseph Hyde, Tinsmith, Ashburton.

Subjoined is a statement of amounts received :

ROWDY AUDIENCES.

To the Editor,

Sir, —Wilj you kindly allow me space to call attention to the following facts : During the peformance given by amateurs pi the Town Hall on Boxing night, both performer# and the audience in the body pf the hall were subjected to great annoyance from the audience in the gal lery. The constant interruptions fqat were given to those who were exerting themselves to interest and amuse were simply disgraceful. Such conduct would not be tolerated in any minor theatre in London. There are a class of people who attend nlaces of amusement with the ex press purpose of causing all the annoyance they can. Such .people should be dealt with a# they deserve—ejected by proper authority, Amateurs may have faults and failings, which they will no doubt try and improve, with the hope that the fre quenters of the gallery will do the same, otherwise all concerned will be better without the latter’s presence.-—! am, <fec., One who was Present.

Telegraphic Invention. Professor Klinkeyfues, the director of the Observa tory M Gottingen, has patented $ pew teLgjb-aphm invention' by which it is said'to be poesbjlo to .\eipl f}3 many as eight mes sages eimuitanedusly Mojjg flip fpf) Wire. , A portion of the invention is’an apparatus i which simultaneously writes down all the j messages as they arrive at the station to j which they are addressed.

Canterbury Corn Exchange and Farmers’ Club.

(BY OUR SPECIAL REPORTER.)

The ano ml meeting of members in con nection with the above institution was held at the Exchange on Saturday after noon last. About 20 persons were present. The Chairman, Mr. Thomas Bruce, opened the proceedings by requesting the Secretary to read the minutes of the special general meeting, held .on the pre vious Saturday. They were accordingly read and confirmed.

The. Chairman then briefly adverted to the object for which the present meeting had been convened —viz., the framing of rules for the management of the Exchange during the year 1880. Another question for consideration would be the appoint ment of a Committee, Secretary, and others, in order that the business of the Exchange might be carried on. It would also be advisable, lie thought, to appoint deputies in the various districts, for the purpose of ascertaining the number of subscribers that were likely to be ob tained during the next w«.ek or ten days. It would, in his opinion, be well to leave the election of the directors till some future meeting. He would, however, leave the matter in the hands of those who were then present. The meeting held on Saturday last had been called for a special purpose, and it was now for them to consider whether they approved of what had been done.

The minutes of the meeting held on the 25th January, 1879, after having been read, were duly confirmed. The Chairman said the next business would be to receive the auditors’ report. Mr. Banks, one of the auditors, said there was not a report to bring forward, as they had, so far, only been able to make a partial audit, owing to the banks having been closed. There were one or two little matters which had come before their notice, and which required a little attention before the next year. The mat ter was a very trilling one, but it ought not to occur again. The Secretary had, in his opinion, rather exceeded his duty in making an advance of LIOO out of the funds to a client. He felt sure, however, that he had done so with none but tlie best intentions, and solely for the ad vancement of the interests of the Corn Exchange. There were also two or three other small matters, which he thought shouldbe remitted toa finance committee, if they would appoint one, with regard to the position of the Secretary and the Treasurer. The auditors would recommend that the Secretary’s salary be increased and that he give a guarantee of say L4OO. The secre tary had explained the difficulty there was in reference to the signing of cheques, the Committee being sometimes out of the way. The auditors would me«t next week, get the books of the Association so as to enable them to bring forward a re port to lay before the Committee Colonel Brett called upon the Secretary for an explanation, and who in reply stated that in regard to the L 3 00 ad vanced, the matter resolved itseh into

this—Mr. James Wilson, of Winchester, had consigned a quantity of grain, oats, and barley to him personally as the Secre tary. The grain duly came up to the rail way station, but .as goods could not be left there for a longer period than 24 hours, he had them sent to Messrs. Matson and Co’s, store, and went on with the sale. Mr. Wilson subsequently wrote to him stating that he had taken the liberty of drawing on him for the money ; and as some of the goods had been disposed of he thought he was warranted in doing so. The draft came from the Bank in the or dinary manner, and as Mr. Bruce was out of the way it was not possible to get him to sign a cheque. lie (the Secretary) after having seen the manager of the Union Bank, returned to

the Exchange with the intention of getting one of the Directors to give a cheque for the LIOO, so as not to send the draft back. He had asked Mr. Perryman. (Mr. Perry man : Yes.) Shortly afterwards the manager of the Bank came up, and said the draft would be paid, and it was done. They would observe that at the time the money w r as paid there was not only money but also a considerable quantity of things in the way of grain in the shape of secu rity. He had to go at once to the Blink, for there was no time to ask permission, and what had been done had been in the interests of the Exchange. (Hear, hear.) In reply to Col. Brett, the Secretary said there were still one or two good accounts —subscriptions —to come in. The Ex change was not responsible. The Chairman, replying to Col. Brett, said the sale of gi’ain was effected through the Exchange, which only made a slight profit pn the sales. Mr. Sawle, as one pf the auditors, did not wish to throw any censure on the Secretary, but thought it would be a had precedent to take the funds for the pur pose. He thought it would be much better if the offices of Secretary and Trea surer were combined, as there was some times great difficulty experienced in re gard to the payment of cheques. If the

Treasurer guaranteed the L4OO, that would coyer all which was negessary in connec tion with the business of the Exchange. He was sorry to see remarks had been made, ip reference to the Exchange, set ting class against class. With regard to the ‘ffintermedwtp” wen, he had always understood that the object of the Rx change was to bring the buyer and seller together, so that they might know the cur rent prices of grain. He had found as much as 3d. to 4d. between the buyers in Christchurch, and although he had re ceived the greatest consideration from gentleinen, yet lie thought it was the duty of the fanners to see ‘thfj.fc tpp mpch was not got out of them. The Chairman said that as the meeting had heard the report of the auditors, and the explanation of the Secretary. Jflf’wbuld like to know whether such met with their approval. Cplpnel Brett thought that in justice to the Seprotary, (he meeting could not be otherwise tjiah satisfied with the explana tion givew Sir Cracroft Wilson thoroughly endorsed , the remarks of Colonel Brett, an.d, after ? few remarks from Mt\ Bunks, said doi]K" less the incoming Committee would t- t! W the necessary steps as advised by auditors. He thought a resolution -’night to be passed absolving the Secretary from anything wrong. After svKW f' n, ther conversation, the i Chairman said t)ie next 01 cou " j d.’oration Was the election' iff .ifi® ‘ mittpe, fie did not see hW' one d be ehhted, ‘ lip had not a single sub scribe v jet. Could' ‘ Wf incoming

members elect their own committee ? A

public meeting could be called ifneces sary. A Board of Directors. and;.a Secretary would also have to be ap pointed. Mr. Banks, referring to the constitution of the Association, deemed it advisable to alter it. His impression was that if the bu3 7 ers were excluded from the Com mittee it would be a wrong step ; and instead of endeavouring to set class against class it should be the object of the Society to bring them together. In his opinion the Committee, instead of being exclusively for the sellers, ought to consist of one-third buyers to two-thirds, of the farmers, which would be a fair representation, and would inspire more confidence on the part of the buyers’ in the working of the institution. He felt

certain.that the farmers’ would benefit by such a measure, and that more subscri bers would come in. The benefits would be mutual, and the matter required a little consideration before the next meet ing as, he thought, thei'e was—as the thing now stood, a one sided feeling which ought not to be. In reference to the constitution of the Committee, the Chairman believed that it

had been proposed' by Mr. Stead and seconded by Mr. Wood, that, it should consist of farmers only. saw no objection to buyers being admitted. : Mr. Banks believed that there had been a proposition made to the effect that the Committee should consist of one-third buyers and two-thirds sellers, but which did not meet with the approval of the sub scribers. He could not quite understand Mr. Stead's feeling that the farmers should

~ trs have it all to themselves, and thought there should be no. unfair representations. It had also been proposed that there should be three buyers out of twenty-''im in Committee, and rather than have no voice at all in it he would be rr£ker out

than in. Mr. W. Bateman remer-hered perfectly well that the point lito. rested entirely with the subscribers, and said it was due to the buyers that the matter had not ter minated as it had done. For his own part he would not exclude any subscriber, as they should be privileged to elect whom they pleased. The Chairman had spoken to several gentlemen in reference to the question— among them Mr. Wood, who distinctly said that the Committee should be con-, ducted by the farmers only. He had tried to get him on the Committee but could not.

Colonel Brett could not see the advis ability of postponing the election of the Committee till another meeting. It had been understood by the members that the Exchange would still go on, and, in regard to the subscription list, lie thought that when the Secretary requested a member to pay his annual subscription that it would be at once received on a notice from such member of liis intention to withdraw from the Association. He was under the impression that they were all subscribers, as hitherto, with their names still on the list, and considered that they were capable of proceeding with tlie election of Com mittee and Chairman, and should not defer it to another day. He would, there fore, move—“ That this meeting elect the Committee for the ensuing year.” Mr. Bourn seconded the resolution. Mr. Henderson proposed as an amend ment —“ That this meeting adjourns for a week or a fortnight to enable those pre sent to obtain as may subscribers as pos sible, and report on such, and that they should be at liberty to elect a Committee of management for the ensuing year, and to elect their Chairman. The amendment, duly seconded by

Sir Cracroft Wilson, was with the resolu tion put to the meeting and carried- —10 being in favor of the amendment and 5 for the resolution. The Chairman suggested that each mem ber should endeavor to obtain in his re spective district as many members as pos sible. It would be a great help. The Secretary explained that in regard to the accounts he could get a balance sheet ready for next meeting. The funds in the Bank belonged to those who sold through the Exchange, and it only re mained for him to make out the.account sales and have thing together with the balance at the Bank laid before the next meeting. Some further conversation then ensued as to the advisableness of raising the sub scription, as the Secretary’s salary was to be increased. The Chairman thought the Secretary should be called upon to none other than his particular business, and that he ought to be paid accordingly. The general opinion was that it would be inadvisable to increase the annual sub scription, and it would be possible to give the increase without it. Colonel Brett intimated his willingness to write to those who hac] failed to pay their subscription. After a few remarks from respecting the Committee being a mixed one, Sir Cracroft Wilson moved a vote of thanks to the Chairman, and the meeting adjourned till 2 o’clock that day fortnight. •:

The Civil Lists of Europe.

In England (says the “ San. Francisco Bulletin”) the civil list has been subject tq considerable yicissjtudes. The first sovereign of the House of Brunswick got as much as a million a year. George IV. found no difficulty in getting through the L 900,000 a year that Parhament allowed him, which was still further reduced for the “ Sailor King.” Queen Victoria’s list is fixed by the statute of 1837 at L 380,000 per annum. In impecunipa;- eqqhtri.eg tjie soyeiieigp bps A cut his coat; accordin!/-tv bps' cArfh. Thus, tlia Rigs'dag “uruy allows the King of Denmark about L55,0C0 a year, and the King of the Netherlands gets about the same amount. King Luis, of Portugal, has L 32,000 a year to spend, while the Spanish Cortes, by an Act of June, 1876, made Alfonso XII. fin fil!qwar } cp of 7,QQQ,OpQ pesetas, or L280,C00 a year—a rather qeavy drain on a country that , has pearly -run dry. The Emperor William,. with ihg” excessively sinipje tastes apd -bpurgeojs' habjtjs, pijigt (hid it ini possibl e to get ijp’pqgij the piorp than 4,000,000 thalprs of his civil ligt, especially as ho enjoys tins income as wel} of a considerable landed property ; while the 1,615,004 a year which the' Italians pay King Humbert for the luxury of pos- i sessiiig one king over one kingdom is a gupd deal to take from them when we s ■consider (heir prpsept circumstances ! and low their debit apd credit account j stand.( '

Courtship in a Church.

Courtship in church ia'not a very un- . common thing, but we doubt whether a young man ever, made love to the idol of his heart in such a prosaic way as did a young American a. short time ago in the most fashionable: church in Boston. Sit- 1 ting in his own pew there happened to come in the adjoining one a young lady, for whom he conceived a. sudden and vio lent passion. .He was desirous of entering into h.courtship on the spot, and the exi gency of the case suggested the following plan He politely handed his fair neigh- ' bor a Bible open, with a pin stuck in .the. following text Second epistle of John, verse fifth : “ And now I beseech thee, lady, not; as though.l- wrote a new com mandment unto thee, hut that which wo j had in the beginning, that we love oije'an otlier. ” She returned it, pointing to.the second; chapter of Ruth, verse tenth: ". “ Then she fell on her face and bowed ' herself to the ground, and said unto him* Why have I found grace in thine eyes, seeing that I am. a stranger?” He w- ’. turned the book, pointing to the thirteenth verse of the third epistle of John Haw ing many things to. write unto, you, I . J; would not write with paper and .ittk, but I trust to come unto you and speak face tdffi face.” From the above-interview,a ...marfr; riage-took place. • - . . . '

Natal after the War.

Natal is being rarto£y recent defenders, and is gradually siding into'lts normal, condition..". Sir/ Garnet, with the force under his lias moved up the Transvaal, from whence toe campaign- against Secocoeni will (be recommenced, unless that warrior subnets.’ at once to Sir Garnet’s demands. Sir Garnet has issued a proclamation frqiaMl Pretoria, in which he says that* to remove all doubts as to the - r of the;’British Government, .he declares, that the annexatiorU of the Transvaal, is absolutely irrevocable. The people,'There- . fore, who^riave.. applied.. .to know;'. what'' answerJliadbeen. received to the memo rial to the Queen, which Sir Battle Frere said would receive grave consideration,: are now referred to the Proclamation as 4 being the Queen’s reply to ail tlie inhabit tants of the Transvaal,.; anil therefore ... better than any answer, addressed, dividuals. . That the ■ Boers ..wi11..; be.o. aggrieved, now that the answer for. which. they have so anxiously looked is hostile to.;;; them, is undoubted,, and the Proclamation, j of Sir Garnet is warmly criticised . there. ' The general opinion is that it shows ignorance Of the character of the people whom it is addressed, and a contempt their > feelings. Another . proclamation-1 establishes a Council of Government sisting of the Lieutenant-Governor of the/il Transvaal, the Commandant,of the troop’s , , a Colonial Secretary, Attorney-General Secretary for Native Affairs, and another, besides three nominees with a, salary qf,.,. L3OO. Looking at the position of/the.’.. 1 , colony of Natal, it .may be said thsM' its.; Government has .grown considerably., poorer, whilst the individual colbnisMs have’ grown much wealthier, by the warmr 'Op'efi ings by. which new comers from jftfiigl&nd’' might eight or nine month's sM aQ haYto found employment, now no lqiMtop exist 3! < It seems doubtfql. whether Natali Government will .be able to colonial force at all, for, the local expenses oi instance, the employment ofthe “y native contingents, Ac.—the Government il have to keep in view the demand, of the j| Home Government for payment, of’ a of- the general war expenses’. The qdidjH nists ire vastly indignant at the abuse thiHff has leen heaped upon them as a pe'opfl destitute of refinement and ordinal eourbsy, and given ..over to and greed. Cetewayo is comfqrt&bMJgl Indgel in a bastion in the Castle’ of CawH Towi . His quarters .consist of it kj-M barrsk-room,. divided ififo . three mem by deaL..partitions.. . He .is sfiM unde the charge of Captain Poole*& to mom he has become greatly andtdio .has acquired a very healjiy fluece over him. Cetewayo now in Firopean fashion, a suit of hltila&cWt conhing his huge limbs. ' Hb ] Endsh officers,and to-know wh pai Ml tlxeibbre against him. during the wjvbJ ! he (slikes civilians who come n ulyfM, staijat him, and so hates, the sigof a Kafr to witness him in his cap.tivj the;are carefully kept out; otothwayp- Heonverses freely with officers, j '"s! ’■*? vergreat faith is put in his.. 4 sta4hta reg.’ding his own political actions hj 6 suhety and acuteness are well h :n Havas greatly astonished when letup to the bastion and anc harbor beneath hipvito' e’xcMmiil^H 4 ‘ Tday I ‘am ’an f'ldjtffnan ]?!.; ” ,

General Sherman and the President.

The “ Hanriibal Courier ” gives- the fob 4 ■ lowing particulars as. to how the I ; General Sherman, the hero of the Georg I campaign, resented an insult.-ipfieredt M the mob- to President travellers afriyed at the depot at iff ifS'\ and were rudely “Ssailed by a crowd of ' roughs ■ tvith jeers and abusive shouts. The President appeared on: the ...platform of tlie car, but upon observing the charac ter or those present retired within ! ' Gene* iM} thw appfea, ,iJ ahd called op for a speech said: -*'Bovs I general,. Sherman, My . home : ,'gA Louis, and I expect to live and die in voiir • State. This is a glorious . State, .rich in everything that goes to make coimmm; i ties prosperous aiidliapny, Wdf tell wT that as there is a Godin Heaven ' the day will come, and ere long, too when Missouri will be peopled by ladies and gentleinen iyhp will ppt* insult iftp ,l £reai dent of the-Unifed States when he .epmes within your borders. [Cries of * Good 1 good!’ ‘Right!' right!’] I know your State, and have travelled across.- it in every conceivable direction, and I. tell you that your children will be the richest in the : United States. •• [Cries .of* ‘(Hayes I Hayes !we want to see Hayes!’] . The President came out.to see you, and he will hardly care to come again after the tfe t> ’ .TpH ; ## hpf ipjml| thp Presjaen j; of tjifT ape] you niust ppfc jnsult'mp, for jfyouclo gp, so help pie God. Bjl fight; ‘[Cries pf ‘ Yon bet !’ <We know yon’li fight 11] If you will promise to be respectful I will seethe President, and I think; lie will come out and see you again. [Cries of.. ‘ Three cheers for General Sherman !'] x Kever mind, boys, cheering for me ; just treat the President respectfully when he conics out, and you’ll please pie hejt : i ?

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THE ASHBURTON HERALD.



From Mr. R. Friedlander Net result of concert, Town £55 2 6 Hall Result of entertainment, Tern- 21 2 0 plar Hall ... pollected by Mr. Reuben Davis, coppersmith, Railway Works, Chrjstchurph, and 1 0 9 forwarded to Mr. Xveas 4 h 0 £81 10 3



New Advertisements. [BURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. PICE is hereby given that the Ash 'burton County Council will conduct siness, on ancl after MONDAY, the instant, in its new offices, fronting r Square. By order, F. MAINWARING, -4 . ♦ Clerk, lburton, December 22nd, 1879. 851a—311 IifLONGBEACH ROAD DISTRICT. pifj EPARATE TENDERS are hereby invited for— The re-shingling of 122 chains of the road between Winslow and Wil lowby. The Formation of 24 chains of Foot paths at Tinwald. - The Clearing Out and Formation of some ditches on the Lowcliff-hut road. And for undertaking the duties of POUNDKEEPER at the new t Pound, Flemington. Specifications can be seen at the Road Board Office, on Lorgbeach road, where tenders will be received up till 2 o’clock m. on SATURDAY, the 3rd fUA’RY, 1880. W. CUTHBERT, Surveyor. _Diigbeach road, 27th December, 1579. 318 —BG2a - WAKANUI ROAD DISTRICT. » i'OTICE is hereby given that tlie ANNUAL MEETING of rate ■v-v reavers will be lield at the Schoolroom. fcWakanui, on WEDNESDAY, January Mi 7th, 1880; at the hour of noon, to elect li Three Members in the place of Messrs. §P 31 Saunders and J. Hunt, who retire by '§■ rotation, and Mr. D. Wilson, resigned. A fe&Poll—if-'- necessary, will be taken lm- S. -mediately after the nomination, closing at 4 p. m. * 1 . C. C. FOOKS, 296 842 a Returning Officer. WAKANUI ROAD BOARD. TFIENDERS are invited for the following 8 WO rksNo. 14, Seaside road, Wakanui, Cutting; No. 15, Outfall Drain, between Wilson and Fitzgerald’s property, Wakanui. • Plans and specifications can be seen at v the Board’s Office, and tenders addressed --fo the Chairman will be received till 10 a. m . on WEDNESDAY, January 7th, accompanied with a deposit equal to -- 5 r>er cent, on the value of the works, t 1 FOOKS & SON, 320 834 a Surveyors to the Board. [r •- ‘ TENDERS are invited for the purchase of Four Acres Standing Crop of OATS at Tinwald. r _ , Tenders to be sent to Poyntz & Co. by December 31st, 1879. The lowest or any tender not necessarily ccepted. ‘ 855 a a- - " IB 1 O IR. 1880. HE PRESS ALMANAC ■ And Diary Li he obtained from the undersigned. T Piice —One Shilling. WEEKS AND DIXON, Jerald Office, Near Railway Station .EACHERS can obtain the MULTI g_ PLICATION TABLES, printed on ummed paper, in any quantity at the [euald Office, East street, near the Railway Station. F you want a CHEAP SUIT OF CLOTHES go to G. J. F. LUBLOW, TAILORING DEPOT. Triangle, Ashburton, Between Post Office and Baldwin s Central Hotel. G. J. F. Lublow, importing his own goods, is enabled thereby to make as Cheap a Suit of Clothes as any tailor in New Zealand, and a First-class FIT is Guaranteed. Terms —Strictly Cash.



5 per cent. Discount oft’ all Orders Paid . ' . . IN ADVANCE. 813 a TQROMISSORY Note Forms, in Books fj of. 25, unstamped, for sale at the Heraui> Office. Price 2s. 6d. each. ■TTTANTED KNOWN, the season for Yy transplanting is at hand, and we can supply, many thousands Cabbage. Cauliflower, Broccoli, Savoy, Brussel Sprouts, Celery, and other Plants, for •winter supply. 745 a SEALY BROS. V. R. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. FARES—CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. JRDINARY Single Fare Tickets from any station to any station issued on SATURDAY, 20th DECEMBER, 1870, and fallowing davs up to SATURDAY, 3rd JANUARY, 1880, inclusive, will be available for the return journey any day up to, and including MONDAY, sth JANUARY. CONYERS, Commissioner of Railways, Commissioner’s Office. Christchurch, Dec. 13, IS/9. 846 a • NOTICE. i TRAY ED on my landat Tinwald, Brown Horse, saddle marked, and branded kt near Shoulder. If not claimed paid within one month from will he sold. Apply— D. M £ LEOB, Near Tinwald. Gth Dee., 1879. -783 a



New Advertisements. SATURDAY, 3rd JANUARY, 12 o’clock. A LFRED HARRISON has received XJL instructions to sell by Public Auction, at his rooms, on above date— -4 Heavy draught Horses 1 Lady’s Hack by Ravensworth Also— A quantity of Harness ALFRED HARRISON, 875 a Auctioneer. WANTED a competent HOUSE MAID. Reference required. Ap ply Ashburton Hotel. 876 a IN bankruptcy! N is a OTICE—The “ Ashburton Herald’ Gazette for all notices under the Debtors and Creditors Acts. V. R. In the District Court of Canterbury, Holden at Ashburton. IX THE MATTER OF The Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876, The Debtors and Creditors Act 1876 Amendment Act, 1878, and of the bankruptcy of GEORGE HELENS, of Ashburton Forks, Farmer, a debtor. ON THURSDAY, the fifteenth day of JANUARY, 1880, at eleven o’clock in the forenoon, or so soon thereafter as counsel can be heard, application will be made to the above-named honorable Court for an order of discharge of the above-named debtor. Dated this twenty-ninth day of December, 1879. BRANSON & PURNELL, 874 a Solicitors for the said Debtor. LAYING FOUNDATION STONE. SOMERSET MASONIC HALL In Connection with SOMERSET LODGE, 1811, E.C., ASHBURTON. ALL BRETHREN are requested to meet in Full Masonic Dress, at the Somerset Lodge Room, at 1 p.m., on TUESDAY, 30th inst., and march from there to the site of New Masonic Hall to witness the laying of the Foundation Stone.



Installation of Officers at 5 p.m. Banquet at Town Hall at 7.30 p.m. HENRY ZANDER. 300 —861 a Hon. Secretary. WANTED known, E. A. GARNETT has a large Christmas Stock of FANCY GOODS, at prices to meet the times. 854 a WANTED, a Respectable MAN to drive a Baker’s Cart. Apply E. Taylor, Saunders’ Buildings. 868 a WANTED IMMEDIATELY APPRENTICES for Dressmaking and Ladies’ Jacket making. Apply to T. R. HODDER & COMPANY. 801