THE ORDER OF GOOD TEMPLARS.

A new difficulty has arisen in the ranks of the Good Templars, consequent on the wide extension of the Order among various nationalities. In India a Grand Lodge has been formed, the lodges under its jurisdiction being usually composed of British soldiers, with a few European missionaries/ and other civilians, the chief offices being held at the present time by ministers of the American Missionary Society. It seems, however, that a few lodges have been formed of native Hindoos,, who not being professedly Christians, find themselves brought face to face with the teachings, of the ritual services of tlxe Order, which throughout are based on a recognition of the divinity of the Lord Jesus'Christ, and the prin ciples of accepted Christianity, though the offering of prayer in the name of the Saviour is optional, and any form of prayer to God, extempore or otherwise, may be substituted for those in the private rituals, which are ordinarily used. On behalf of these Hindoo lodges, the Grand Lodge of India sent to the recent annual session of the Right Worthy Grand Lodge of the World at Liverpool a memorial asking for certain changes in the rituals, that a question asked of candi dates for initiation in reference to obedienca to the rules of the Order, “ they-’not .conflicting with ypur duties as a citizen or a Christian,” might be altered, and-thrt they might be allowed to put the Vedas along with the Holy Scriptures .on the ibible stand ;in the lodge-room. Those prayers were strongly opposed on ground that primarily the Order is essen tially and fundamentally a ’ Christian institution, and that the difficulty of meeting in religious worship with those who worship- the numerous idols of India, "or the divine smoke of the Zulu, were insuperable. On the other hand, it was ■ strenuously held that the Order had never committed itself to a declara tion as. to a belief . in the divimrty of Christ as' a fundamental principle. The Right Worthy Grand Lodge ultimately resolved 1 by- a majority that the subject

matter _ of. the petition was opposed to -fun dafnentai-principles and could not be entertained. The representative of India, however, in ? order to get the subject discussed, has given a notice of motion to alter the name of tlie Supreme Court to the “R.W.G.L.” of the “Christian World.” At the same time another notice is published, signed by the Rev. George Gladstone (Evangelical Alliance), Rev. James Yeames (Wesleyan), Rev. Dr. Robb (Presbyterian)/ Bishop Hillery (African Methodist), and others, which if adopted at the next session at Cardiff, will declare emphatically “ that the divinity f , of ; the Lord Jesus. Christ is a fundamental principle of the Order.” Hitherto it has been fully understood in

this country that the Order freely opened “its doors 'to. all who would take a pledge of abstinence from intoxicants for life, a obey;-the;, rules while, belonging to tlie Order, and professed a belief in the existence arid power of; Almighty God, ajjjed that under these conditions the Order was open to the Unitarian and the Jew. -L Many- iof- ; the ioririer ; faith are members (including Professor E. W. Newman, of Weston-Super-Mare). The proposal to declare for a definite belief in the Saviour will lead to an important discussion throughout the entire Order in some 90 different countries or territories during the current year. blb

A FIGHT FOR LIFE.

(Heroes of Britain hi Peace or War.)

The enemy proceeded to the artillery lines, and when Lieutenant James Hills, who was in charge of the tw r o-horse artil lery guns of the picket, saw their advance, he set to work with. a. will to bring his guns into action. But there was not time, and in a moment he was surrounded. It was of the utmost importance. that his guns should be in readiness, and the only way to gain time was to create a diversion. Hills was a young man, and by no means of a powerful build, jbut he had dauntless courage and a determined will. Setting spurs to his horse, he dashed into the midst of the enemy, slashing out with Bitpsrhuihfm energy mid surprising effect. Presently h§ came into violent collision with a couple of Sowars at the same a moment,'.and. horse and rider were thrown violently to the ground by the force of the collision. But he sprang to his feet, caught up his sword, and was in time to defend himself from the muderous attack of two mounted troopers and one Sowar on foot. Breathless as he was from his recent labours and violent shock, he struck out with §u«h effect that he overcame the mounted men—killing one and severely wounding the other. But the man on foot was a match for him ; strong, lithe, and fresh for his work, it seemed that he must gain the mastery.,. The day was wet, and when Hills dashed off on liis perilous attack he had not removed his heavy riding cloak, which was now dragging at his throat, almost choking him, and other wise impeding his action. He tried twice to fire at his assailant, but the pistol snapped ; he made a desperate lung© with hiß award, but his arm being caught by the cloak, the blow missed, and taking advantage of the position, the rebel with great dexterity .snatched the; sword from jure. Disarmed, and almost exhausted, thV'ppiitipp flf ifillsi wag critical ip the extreme ; happily, hpwever, he knew' how to use the weapons which are natural to Englishmen, and with, his fists he smote out ruthlessly, but in the struggle his foot slipped and he fell to the ground. Just at that moment, when death seemed ine vitable, Major Tombs, “a man of noble presence, tall, strong, of robust frame and handsome countenance, dark-haired, dark beftrdgdi MM.I of gwffft complexion ■’*— „Ma,jop.Tpmk§ J the captain, pf his troop, ascended the mound and- Ipoked abroad. Strange scenes met liis eye, for he had been called suddenly from the gonial shelter of the mess-tent, but the sight that instantly arrested him was that of his -r' friend Hills, : prostrate,, entangled in his ' cloak, and the arm of liis assaJiant in the air ready to deliver his death blow. Thirty paces separated him from the young subaltern, who would be dead be fore he could reach him. Placing, there* fprg, pig rgyplygF Pit Dig left ftlKl t° §tpady it, he topli aim iff the enemy, > vhose f *c® was tP wardg him. and ere the threatened filpw could fall, the rebel had fallen dead, the life-blood oozing through his white ‘‘ "‘tunic. Tombs only tarried until he had seen the effect of his shot, and then ran forward to the help of Hills, who was entangled in his cloak. When the two stood together on the mound, Hills was

- r— • \ ... ; mortified to see a‘Sowar-making off with his revolver, which he had dropped in the struggle. But he was not the man to witness such an act and take no steps to regain his own. At once he made towards tlie Sowar, a powerful trooper, and Tombs followed him. The trooper, brought to bay, fought with desperation. Hills parried his first blow, Tombs parried the second, then, goaded to madness, he sprang like a tiger upon Hills, broke down his guard, and “ clove his skull to the brain,” though not mortally wound ing him. Tombs was ready for tbe next attack; the deadly blow was aimed at him, but, cool and collected, he ran the assailant through the body.

THE POLITICAL SITUATION.

[by telegraph.]

(from our own correspondent.) Wellington, October 7.

It is now probable that the new Minis try will consist of Mr. Hall, Premier and Colonial Secretary ; Mr. Rolleston, Minis ter of Public Works; Mr, Whitaker, Attorney-General ; Mr. Bryce, Native Minister; Mr. Oliver, Postmaster-Gene ral. Mr. Pyke has gone over to the new Opposition.

RESIDENT MAGISTRATE’S COURT.

before Mr. Frank Guinness, R.M,

Wednesday, October 8. DRUNKENNESS. Wm. Commy was charged with being drunk and using obscene language. The Constable who arrested prisoner, said the accused was very violent when arrested, and had to be handcuffed before he could be got to tbe police station. His Worship fined Commy £l, with the alternative of 48 hours’ imprisonment. A. W. Smith was fined £1 for drunken ness. A LOAFER. John L. Smith was charged with being a rogue and a vagabond. He had been brought up on the previous day charged with’drunkenness, but had been let off with a caution, promising to quit the town at once. He, however, had hung about town all day on Tuesday, and was at last arrested again at eleven o’clock at night in a stable behind the Ashburton Hotel. For trespass he was sentenced to Bix months’ imprisonment.

New County.— His Excellency, in the Gazette of October 2, proclaims the con stitution of a new county, to be called the County of Timaru. The new county is a part cut off from the Geraldine County, and will comprise three ridings, as fol lows :—Opihi Riding, Ngawai Riding, and the Levels Riding. There will be three members of the new County Council for each of those ridings—in all, nine. The new county has been proclaimed in re sponse to the petition of 750 persons holding property in the Geraldine County to the value of £71,200, being three-fifths of the whole electors of the county. The new county will contain in the whole an area of 201,409 acres.

A Boy That Learned To Turn The Corners. —“ A soft answer turneth away wrath,” and so sometimes does a little good natured raillery. Some people, be it known, always wake up in good humor, some in bad humor, and some in “mid dling.” Causeur has a neighbor who is blessed with a daughter and a son, the latter some years the younger, a little fel low who often says a bright thing without knowing it. The other day his sister had been enjoying an afternoon nap, and woke up just as supper was ready. She came to the table, and having occasion to re prove her brother for some breach of table etiquette—older sisters are great sticklers for etiquette—spoke rather more harshly than tlie occasion warranted. Instead of resenting the reproof, the boy looked up and said, sympathetically ; “ Been as leep, haven’t you?” “Yes,” answered the sister. “Thought so,” continued he ; “ I often feel that way when I wake up.” That boy has learned to “ round the cor ners ” already. He’ll find it a useful ac complishment when he begins his battle with the world.—“ Boston Transcript.”

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Auction Sales. A LFEED ARRISON, AUCTIONEER, STOCK AND ESTATE AGENT, ASHBURTON. Farms, Town Sections, and House Pro perties on the. Books for Sale or to Let. AGENT FOR THE TRANSATLANTIC FIRE ASSURANCE COMPANY. Chief Office—Christchurch. Public Notices. NORTH ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that Mr, Francis .George Parry Leach hag been duly appointed Valuer for the above District, for the purposes of u The Rating Act, 1876." ; FOOKS & SON, 543 a - • Surveyors to the Board. LOWER ASHBURTON ROAD DIS TRICT. PUBLIC NOTICE is heroby given that jt ig the intention of the Lower Ashburton Road Board, at a Special Meeting to be held at the Waterton Library, on Tuesday, the 21st instant, to strike a General Rate of One Shilling in the & on the rateable value of [all the pro perty situated within the said District, for the Year ending 31st March, 1880, pay able in one sum on and after Monday, the 10th of November, 1879, and that the Rate Book is now open for inspection at Mr. Escott’s Store, Tinwaid, W, CBTHBERT, Clerk. Tinwaid, Cth October, 1879. ( 68 JpNVELOPES, NQTEPAPER, EN VELOPES, NQTEPAPER.—The cheapest ever offered in Ashburton, at the Herald Office, Wholesale Stationery Saunders’ Buildings.



Business Netfessr SEALY BROS., NURSERYMEN AND SEEDSMEN, I)EG to thank their friends and the ) public of Ashburton for the liberal support accorded them during the past five years, and to intimate that they HAVE OPENED new business premises in East Street near the Bank of New Zealand, where they will be prepared to supply Agricul tural and Garden Seeds of every descrip tion. SEALY BROS., NURSERYMEN AND SEEDSMEN, EAST STREET. The facilities we possess for testing the equality of all Seeds offered by us, and our desire to extend this branch of our busi ness, will be a sufficient guarantee that all Seeds offered by us will be such as will give the utmost satisfaction. SEALY BROS., THE ASHBURTON NURSERY, BEACH ROAD, MOORE STREET. 30Ga



NEW rjWLOBING jgSTABLISHMENT, THE TRIANGLE, Wakanui Road, near H. M. Jones’. G. J. F. LUBLOW, PRACTICAL TAILOR AND HABIT MAKER, Begs to announce to the public of Ashbur ton and the surrounding district that he HAS COMMENCED BUSINESS, and is prepared to execute orders equal to anything in the Colony. One trial will be sufficient as to Fit, Style, and Workmanship. Dress Suits, in various styles, and latest fashions. I-weed Suits of every kind in latest styles. Fancy Coatings and Test ings. Cord Pants; Trousers strapped and cuffed. A good assortment of Tweeds and Cloth m Stock. Reasonable Prices will be charged, and satisfaction guaranteed. the address— G. J. F. LUBLOW, Wakanui Road, Ashburton. 283 a Gasfitters, &c. PUBLIC NOTICE. nnRADESMEN and others who intend I using the Ashburton Gas Company’s Gas should give their orders at once have their premises fitted with Gas Fittings, to ensure no delay when the Gas is brought into the town. J. C. DOLMAN, LICENSED GASFITTER, Plumber, Locksmith, Whitesmith, Bell hanger, Zinc and Tin-plate Worker, Hot and Cold Water Engineer, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. N.B.—Artesian Wells sunk and Pump fitted and repaired ; O. G. Guttering fixer at Current Rates. Electric Bells supplied and fitted. Orders punctually attended to in town and country. 812 Fruiterers, &c. W. T. D Av 18 0N ’ GREENGROCER AND FRUITERER, HAS ON SALE- Onions, Good Potatoes, Carrots, Parsnips, Turnips, Herbs. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL, (Next to Fowler, Grocer) TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON 7<;a Cabinetmakers. TINWALD FURNITURE DEPOT. OHARLES jgRADER CABINET MAKER, FURNITURE DEALER, &c. Venetian and other Blinds, Curtain Poles, Oxford and other Picture Frames made to order. Repairs Executed with Despatch. Note the Address — Great South Road, Tinwald, (Next to Mr. Prettejohn’s, Shoe Makei 286 Public Notices. IN BANKRUPTCY. —The “ Ashburton Herald” is a Gazette for all notices under the Debtors and Creditors Acts. 60 FARMERS. —Do not neglect to Read the Agricultural Papers appearing n the “Ashburton Guardian.”



Auction Sales. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4 th. ■R. JOHN LLOYD CRAWLEY will liold his USUAL SALE OF MERCHANDISE At his Rooms, Saunders’ Buildings, ON SATURDAY NEXT, Particulars in Future Advertisements. Sale to commence at 1 o’clock sharp. J. LLOYD CRAWLEY, Auctioneer



MR, JOHN LLOYD CRAWLEY has for Sale some VALUABLE TOWN SECTIONS in Ashburton and Tinwald ; also, some Farms to Let and for Sale. ALSO, 1 Good Double-seated BUGGY 1 ~ Single-seated ~ J. LLOYD CRAWLEY, * Auctioneer, &c.



Tentmaker. NOTICE. RE-OPENING. WM. PATCHING BEOS to inform the inhabitants of Ashburton and surrounding dis tricts, that, having purchased the busi ness lately cai’ried on by Sando and Olsen, he will continue the MANUFACTURING of TENTS, TARPAULINS, HORSECLOTHS, WAGGON TILTS, &c. LARGE STOCK ON HAND, Including— Druggets, assorted patterns Tents, all sizes Indiarubber and Canvas Ilose ing Canvas, Calico, American Duck, Drill, &c. Clothes, Garden, and Plough Lines Headstalls Flax and Hemp Halters O N SALE, AT UNUSUALLY LOW PRICES. The following : Tarpaulins and Horsecloths Oilskin Suits, Men’s and Macintoshes, Leggings Flax and Manilla Rope Blocks, double and single FLAGS OF ALL NATIONS. . the address— WM. PATCHING (Late Sando & Olsen), East Street, Ashburton 108 a Public Notices. C. PERCY COX, L AND AND ESTATE AGENT AND VALUATOR, ASHBURTON. MONEY TO LEND 'on APPROVED FREEHOLD SECURITY Agent for Union Insurance COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. 717 NOTICE. ESTATE OF F. DOHERTY. ALL Accounts due to the above estate must be paid forthwith to Mr. Doherty, or they will be sued for without further notice. By order of the Trustees, D. CARO. 927 W. BROWNE. NOTICE. TINWALD AND HINDHOPE TOWNSHIPS. PURCHASERS of the undermentioned Sections in the above-named Town ships are hereby requested to pay balances of purchase-money, together with interest thereon to the undersigned without delay. Tinwalo Suctions. Nos. 2, 20, 09, S 9, 90, 123, 130, 147, 155, 105, 179, 182, 183, 234, 248, 250, 253, 254, 277, 378, 379, 380, and 383. ■ . ( / Hindhope Sections. Nos. 0, 11, 10, 20, 23, 47, 08, and 95. ROBERT WILKIN & CO., Hereford Street, Christchurch. 492 a



Auction Sales, EDMISTON BROS. & GUNDRY Have on Sale 1000 BUSHELS AAA TARTARIAN OATS. XUi/U CAPITAL QUALITY AND PRICE LOW. V. D. L. PALINGS, PALINGS, PALINGS, rpHE Undersigned have on sale 5 and 6 FEET V.D.L. PALINGS, Of the very best quality for roofing, being perfectly straight and free from twists, which they are now offering at a very low rate. * EDMISTON BROS. & GUNDRY. EDMISTON BROS. & GUNDRY. AGENTS FOR TIIE SOUTH BRITISH FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. CAPITAL £1,000,000. Insurances effected at the lowest current rates on all kinds of Buildings, Threshing Machines, Crops Growing and in Stack. TO RUN HOLDERS, FARMERS, AND OTHERS. rpHE Undersigned have on Sale:— Fencing Wire No. 6 to 10. Standards and Stakes. Seeds — White Clover Red Clover Cow Grass • Alsike Trefoil Lucerne, &c., &c. Rye Grass Seed Coal and Firewood Station Stores of Every Description. We are prepared to allow a very liberal discount for cash. EDMISTON BROS. & GUNDRY. East Street. BBBMWBBBBMMBSCBBBEM Boarding Houses.



PRINCE ALBERT PRIVATE HOTEL f jjf HE undersigned having opened the Prince Albert Boarding House, in Wills Street, near the Railway Station, under the management of Mu. and Mrs. Luc is, begs to say lie is determined to keep GOOD TABLE, and afford Comfortable Accommodation to customers at MODERATE CHARGES. THOMAS CLARK, Proprietor. 333a—27 ASHBURTON CENTRAL TEMPERANCE HOTEL, Baring Square (Near Town Hall). EE-OPENING of the above commo dious and centrally situated Pri vate and Commercial Hotel. T. BROADBELT, PROPRIETOR, Is prepared to give Superior Accommoda tion to Boarders and the Travelling Public on REASONABLE TERMS. Weekly Board and Lodging ... £1 Weekly Board ... 14s. MEALS AT ALL HOURS. Beds (single), Is. Gd. Private Room for Ladies. 334a—28 ECHO DINING ROOMS, EAST STREET SOUTH, Next door to Messrs, Sando& Olsen, Ashburton. A DUPUIS begs to inform the inhabi , tants of the County of Ashburton and visitors that he has opened the above. Every attention has been paid to making this establishment all that can be desired. Very Reasonable Charges. Tea and Coffee All Hours. Breakfast for early train ; Table d’Hote from 12 noon to 2p. m. Tea from stoßp. m. A Chef de Cuisine of considerable experi ence has been specially engaged for this establishment, and all that the proprietor asks is one trial. . . 54 A. DUPUIS, Proprietor.



General Merchants. ORR AND CO., ASHBURTON AND RAKAIA. BANKRUPT ESTATE OF HOOPER, AITKEN & Co. A 345 10s id ORR AND Co., jJAVING Purchased the Whole of the above Stock from the Trustees, will offer it for SALE on SATURDAY, At the Premises Lately occupied by J. H. PASS AND Co.



THE GOODS ARE ALL QUITE HEW AND IN SPLENDID CONDI TION, AND WILL BE SOLD AT JLess Than Half Price FOR CASH. COME AT ONCE, AND Secure Bargains COME EARLY, ON SATURDAY, 27*Y ■ »»rr< ORE AND CO., , IMPORTERS, ASHBURTON AND RAKAJA.



Wants, &c. WANTED by a Young Person 18 years of ago, a situation as HOUSE MAID. Apply— Echo Dining Rooms. 542 a HAZlNG.—Wanted, Horses for Gracing, about II miles from Tin wald, on M‘Lean’s Hoad.—Apply J. GOUGH, 534 a or Herald Office. TANTED Known, that TWENTY . \ Words are inserted in this .Column for ONE SHILLING prepaid, and FORTY Words for TWO SHILLINGS prepaid. WASTE PAPER for Sale, 3d. per ID. at the Herald Obeioe. Apply early. 590 WANTED KNOWN, that Envelopes and Notepaper can be obtained, wholesale or retail, at unusually low rates at the “ Herald ” Office, East-street North. 642 To Let. TO LET, SHOP at present occupied by Mr. Stringer, adjoining Messrs. Fried lander’s Store. T. BULLOCK. TO LET. 110 .MEET THE TIMES, I am pre pared to take a very low rental for Shops c f mine, situated in Triangle and East street. T. BULLOCK. T° LET, at a very low rental—Bakery, together with Dwelling-house and Shop, near the Post Office. 393 a TUOS. BULLOCK. to let; WITH;A PURCHASING CLAUSE, OR FOR SALE, CHEAP, 453 ACttJSS - 453 Witch would make a very compact farm, situated at the back of Mr. Digby’a. Apply to THOMAS BULLOCK. For Sale. FOR SALE, GRAIN STORE at South Ashbur ton. Apply to 866 a THOMAS BULLOCK. FOR SALE A COMPACT FARM, well-watered, and really first-elass land of about 200 acres, situated on Lons/beach Estate. For full particular’s, apply to 6 THOMAS BULLOCK. T7IOR SALE, Cheap, or TO LET, with Jj a Purchasing Clause, a FARM, of 137 Acres, partly improved, and situated about three and a half miles from the Township. Apply to 5 THOMAS BULLOCK. Meetings. A IHBURTON AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. HE ANNUAL SHOW WILL BE HELD AT TIN WALD, ON TUESDAY, 18th NOVEMBER. For particulars see posters. Persons willing to offer private prizes will please communicate with the under signed at an early date. GEO. JAMESON, 53Ga —G 4 Secretary. The Stud. THE IMPORTED DRAUGHT HORSE, BILLY FAIRPLAY, WILL STAND at Ede’s Horse Bazaar, Ashburton, and Travel Wakanui and Long beach Districts. Terms—£s 55., payable Ist January, 1880. Groomage— os., payable first time of service. Particulars see cards.—Apply 535a—63 B. EDE. THOROUGHBRED ENTIRE COLT Of the Traduces. Blood. To Travel this Season the ASHBURTON AND WAKANUI Districts, See future Advertisements for Particulars. S. H. FOWLER & CO„ Proprietors, 504a—20 Winslow. Public Notices. ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. NOTICE TO RATEPAYERS. JYTOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN th all the Rates now due and remai ing unpaid on the 13th October next, w be SUED FOR without further notice. Bv order, CHAS. BRADDELL, Town Clerk. Ashburton, 29th Sept., 137 G. 507 a RS . ScOTT’l IMPERIAL BOARDING HO Durham Street South, CHRISTCHURCH Board and Lodging, 2Cs. Beds and Meals, Is. each, 509 a