DIPPING

PORT OF LYTTELTON.

, ARRIVED. Nov. B.—Hinemoa, s.s. Government steamer, from Wellington. Nov. 8. —Penguin, s.s. 442 tons, from Auckland, via East Coast and Wellington. Nov. B—Wanaka, s.s. 279 tons, from Port Chalmei’s.

Nov. 9.—Circe, brigantine, 145 tom, from Greymouth. Nov. 9.—Croydon Lass, schooner, 51 tons, from Waitapu. Nov. 10—Hinemoa, s. s., Government steamer, from Wellington.

SAILED. Nov. 8. —Wanaka, s.s., 279 tons, for Wellington and Northern Ports. Nov. B.—Jasper, brigantine, 252 tons, for Dunedin.

Nov. B.—Glimpse, ketch, 38 tons, for Timaru.

Nov. 10.—Magellan Cloud, brigantine, 99 tons, for Kaipara. Nov. 10.—Elizabeth Curie, schooner, 76 tons, for Picton. Nov. 10. —Ethel, brigantine, 180 tons, for Auckland. Nov. 10.—Sarah and Mary, brigantine, 154 tons, for Westport.

[by telegraph.]

Dunedin, Nov. 10. Arrived—Star, of the South, from Bluff. At the Heads—Wave, brig, from Kaipara. Sailed—Taiaroa, s.s. for Northern Ports

The Ashburton Herald AND Borough and County Advertiser (With which is incorporated the " Evening Echo”). TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 1879.

It has been often said that one of the black spots on colonial life is the taste shown for expensive amusements, or rather excitements. The hugely dispropor tionate frequency of public-houses to the number of the population ; the fact that every little community ha 3 its racing club ; the interest taken in and money exchanged over, any trial of running speed, or other physical qualification, and in any contest on the result of which money can be staked ; the rush that takes place to any light and even trashy entertainment, when those of a higher class are neglected —all these are pointed to as showing the extravagance of colonials. We are not going to say that this colony is not inno cent of the charges laid against it in the above category, nor are we going to de fend it for being to a great extent guilty ; but we contend that those who make these charges should first ascertain that older countries are more pure, or with an equal amount of money in the hands of the Toma, Dicks, and Harrys of the people, they would not, with the better opportunities at command, be more spendthrift and more vicious. We do not 'deny the colonial’s fondness for amuse ment, nor his acquired taste for the ex citement that a spice of mild gambling gives. But we contend that little is done by the leaders of our social life to coun teract the effects or remove the cause of this incipient depravity by a more attrac tive substitute. In the larger towns, it is true, there have been healthy institutions started with a view to raising the tone of the mass, and creating a higher taste amongst them, and to a certain extent these have been successful, as indeed every good thing must to a certain extent be successful in exercising a good influ ence. But in small towns like our own it is remarkable that almost nothing is done by the better thinking of our citizens to show a nobler example to their fellow tffwnsmen.

We have no wish to attack the advo cates of manly healthful sport, nor the promoters of innocent amusement of any kind, but we would like to point out how much one of the most fruitful sources of human enjoyment is neglected. We do not point to the colony as a whole in doing so, but to our own to wn in particu lar. We refer t.o the study and practice of vocal and instrumental music. There is not a human being wholly insensible to the charms of music, and we have met but few who did not very much enjoy a well

swiff f<s w<*H of But it has often been to ns a inatter fit surprise - that men and women, -full of natural melody, and possessing remark ably good voices, do not put themselves to some little trouble to master the rudi ments of the theory of music so that they could take a useful part in the pro duction, as it ought to be produced, not only of the music of the great masters but of the simpler and more directly heart appealing strains of our ballad lore and hymnals. Take for instance any ordinary music hall song that for a time takes the mass by the ear; not one in a hundred of the untaught voices who sing it as they have caught it from the echoes of the concert room, renders it, as regards either tune or time, as the score of the composer has it. The same with Sankey’s hymns, and the music of the churches. Just look <tt the choirs of our churches at this moment, and see how poorly they are found in members. If we were a musical community, as in these days of sol-fa sight singing we might in a few months easily be, every congregation would be a choir in itself, and the members of the choir proper would be fit to entertain their fellow townsmen with the most valued treasures of the world’s minstrelsy. We write in the hope that parents will take the hint, and look, as we look, upon music as a great source of real enjoyment— asastudyproperlyfollowedthat will holdits own against the many counter attractions of an inferior character that are s a apt to lead young people away from the paths of rectitude. We note with pleasure that the sol-fa class recently instituted in the town by Mr Savage is making good pro gress, and we do hope that it will be so taken advantage of as to leave the im press of its woi’k upon not only the con gregational singing of every church in the district, but in a very short time upon the whole musical taste of the community. Without a practical knowledge of music, though sweet sounds are undoubtedly de lightful, the real enjoyment as it is to be found in the legacies that the masters have left us, is a sealed book.

Masonic.—A school of instruction, in connection with the Somerset Lodge, is advertised to take place at the lodge room to-morrow evening, at 7.30.

Canterbury Yeomanry Cavalry.— Members of the Canterbury Yeomanry Cavalry, Ashburton contingent, are re minded that mounted drill will take place on Thursday afternoon. As several new members have joined we expect to see a good muster.

Ashburton A. & P. Association. We would remind our readers that the en tries for the Agricultural and Pastoral Association Show close to-day at Mr George Jameson’s office, West street.

A Dangerous Crossing. The atten tion of the travelling public is called to a dangerous cutting on the north bank of the north branch of the Ashburton River, at what is known as Bland’s Island Ford. The work of putting it in order is now being proceeded with, and a few days will make the crossing and ford fit for traffic again.

Railway Traffic.—The express train passing through Ashburton yesterday, con sisting of eight carriages and a guard’s van, was densely crowded, and it was found necessary to couple on three more carriages, to accommodate passengers from Ashburton, and as soon as they were hooked on there was a rush for seats. If things go on at this rate, we may look for the population of the Borough to consist by Wednesday of, perhaps, a dozen people who can’t leave the town. In addition to the express and ordinary passenger trains, another containing cattle, sheep, and horses for the Christchurch Show followed the usual trains, and consisted of eight trucks containing animals, some of which

will no doubt obtain the coveted red ticket on Wednesday, which their appear ance at any rate deserves.

Female Suffrage. —Ultra-Liberals will rejoice at the success of the “ women’s rights ” party in Parliament—in that the female suffrage principle has been passed with a sweeping majority. On Friday night Mr Ballance in Committee insinuated into the Qualifications of Electors Bill the word “person,” to supplant the word “ man,” and as the most confirmed woman hater in the w orld cannot deny that the “ holders of the world’s destinies ” are as much “ persons ” as the bone and sinew who claim to be the lords of creation, the claims of women to a vote in the represen tation of the country have been recog nised. As the consideration of the Bill went on, Mr Moss moved the insertion of a clause that would have definitely fixed the right to vote upon every woman, but this he asked leave to withdraw. The tone of the House was evidenced by the fact that leave was refused, and the clause will come on again for discussion. Of the fate of Mr Moss’s clause, after members have rested over Sunday, we cannot speak, but the chances are it will be car ried. Anyhow there can be no doubt, now that the principle lias been recognised that in the Act when it does become law, representation will be co-ordinate with taxation, if even the more liberal franchise for women is not included.

Beep. —The busy bee has commenced swarming operations early this year, several colonies having emigrated from their parent hives already. One took pos session of apartments in Mr Butler’s new hotel yesterday; but the house not being yet either licen sed or furnished, they were taken into custody and removed to other quar ters. Probably the quantity of clover flowers at this early season of the year has led to the bees taking such an early leave of their homes. Colonial bees do not seem to be fastidious so far as lodgings are concerned, for they take up their quarters apparently in the first place offering an entrance to them. A swarm succeeded in finding in the weatherboard ing of a building in Ashburton a defect which the architect didn’t—a knot-hole in the wood ; and thereupon established a settlement between the outer wall and the papering of the building, which had to have a portion of the front taken out, and a dose of sulphurous acid administered to the visitors as a writ of ejectment. With such intruders illegally upon the premises even Constable Maroney would be at fault.

The Suez Mail.— This morning be tween two and three o’clock, a special train passed through Ashburton, en route for Christchurch, carrying the Suez mail. The Ashburton portion was delivered to day.

. Pf tttjt Gmm btfiv at Ashburton ss oaUoci for this evening, to be hold at the Prince Albert Boarding House, at 7 o’clock.

Road Closed.—The Overseer of the Mount Hutt Road Board intimates that the road leading from the Back Track through section No. 26,905 and section 26,906 is closed against all traffic. Holiday Making. —Yesterday, being the first day of the several holidays to come, a large number of people took ad vantage of the glorious weather to do a pic-nic, and quite a procession of vehicles —from the modest farmer’s dray to the more pretentious two horse buggy—could be seen wending their way in search of fresh fields for a day’s outing. One simi larity was, however, observable in all of them—a bucket, a kettle, and a large hamper formed part of the freight in every case ; and from such evidence we take it for granted that the occupants ac companying such articles meant to go in for enjoyment. A Rate Struck—The Upper Ashburton Road Board announce their intention of striking a rate of sixpence in the pound, on all the rateable property in their dis drict, at their next meeting on the 21st inst. The last rate struck was Is in the pound, but as the ratepayers in the Forks ward have announced their willingness— more, their anxiety—to be taxed at another shilling for protective works in their locality, the sixpence for ordinary purposes will no doubt be found a suffi cient drain on their finances in these hard times.

“Press” Almanac.—The “Press” Com pany has already published its shilling almanac for 1880, and the quantity and quality of the information contained in it is above the average. The information for the benefit of gardeners and farmers is tabulated in such a manner, under different headings, as to make the details easy of comprehension even to a child. The customs tariff 1 is published in full, and all information necessary regarding stamp duties, mail news, post office regulations, telegrams, Resident Magistrate Court charges, the Sheep Act of 1878, —(a most important act for this district, by the way)—and a number of tables of inesti mable value to those who are constantly in want of local and general information on all sorts of subjects.

Alleged Cruelty.—On Sunday even ing, Mr D. Buckley was given in charge by Mr C. W. Ireland, solicitor, for illusing a mare harnessed to a spring cart. It is stated that the animal was severely hurt.

Election of Mayor.—The writs are out for the election of Mayor for the en suing year. The nominations have to be in the hands of the Returning Officer by noon on the 18th inst, and the election will take place on the 25th inst. At pre sent there are only two candidates for the honor, Mr Joseph Ivess and Mr Hugo Friedlander. There is yet time for the admirers of any other ratepayer to trot him out for the event.

Dangerous Travelling.—Any of our fellow citizens, whose occupations are of such a nature as to lead them to their homes at late, or, may be, the early hours of the morning, have at present good cause for using language of questionable propriety. The gas lamps, which for a time shed their radiance over a portion of the town, are now only visible in the day time, and cannot even then by any stretch of the imagination be considered orna mental ; and, to add to the discomforts of midnight pedestrians, a number of huge rocks have been unearthed in the roads, which are particularly disagreeable to kick against, to say nothing of falling over them. We think that the “labor gang,” although not numerous, but good in quality, would do rare service to the community by spending a few hours in playing “ duck stone” with a few of the obstructions. And a number of trades men do not appear to be satisfied with the quantity of land represented to be their holdings, for we occasionally interview a packing case, and sometimes a crockery cask, and then there is an anathema pro nounced, ami an interview follows next morning with Mr Cambridge for the pur chase of sticking plaster. Damaging Gale in Canada—Loss of Life.—There was a severe gale at Wood stock on Aug. 6th. Trees were uprooted, fields of wheat levelled to the ground and cornfields severely injured. Very few houses escaped injury. Besides that done to the spire and roof of the Roman Catholic Chapel, the outbuildings, store house and barns of Rev. Mr Michaud are a mass of ruins. Miss Julia Michaud, niece of the priest, was severely injured. The convent is somewhat racked, but is still standing. Several cords of bark awaiting shipment, with several rafts of deals, were driven to sea. Irving’s ware house was utterly destroyed. The large school building with the furniture and library are a total loss. Timbers of a ton weight were raised and carried several hundred feet. The old moulding shop and other buildings in the ship-yard were swept away. Fences were levelled in all directions. The ruins of farm-houses and barns defy description. In many cases they were strewn for miles along the high way roads. Crops and valuable forest lands were completely destroyed. Deaths were continually reported. In one in stance a mother was crushed to death, while the child in her arms was uninjured. Several children in Dollard settle ent were missing. They had been picking berries, and were supposed to be killed. Subscriptions to the starving country folk are freely made.

The Khedive’s Yengeance. —The North American “ Review ” tells the following story : —ln 1833 the colonel of one of Mohammed Ail’s regiment in Mecca had rendered himself odious to the soldiers, while on parade, the officer was shot in a discharge of blank cartridges. No notice was taken of the death at the time, and it was thought that the thing was forgotten. Two years afterwards, in the regular course of exchanges, the battalions re turned to Cairo, mai’clied into the citadel, and piled arms. A court martial was held, and the battalion was found guilty of murder. As the individual who fired the fatal shot could not be discovered, the battalion was decimated, and 134 were marched outside the gate in separate squads, and shot by their own comrades. In the execution, some of the luckless soldiers were sitting, some standing, and some on their knees, as the humor of the officers prompted. The statement of the Imperial Bank of Germany shows a decrease in specie of 1,750, 000 marks.

it?-w it- it,.*.« .-'vJ- ."-c ?S& lt»S .'if the Sunboam Lodge of Juvenile plars, last night, there was a fair atten dance. Bros Galloway, Scott, and Poyntz, were appointed judges on the essays on “ Temperance ” prepared by several of the lads and lasses. Those submitted to the judges were considered to be of equal merit, and the amount offered in prizes was therefore equally divided amongst the competitors, viz., Sister Constance An drews, and Bros. Ross and Corrigan.

Fire Brigade. —The erection of the bell tower for the new bell is now being proceeded with by the contractor, Mr George Compton. The legs are already up, and as the bell is due this week, we may expect to see the warning signal ready in a few days for its dreaded alarm. The height of the bell will be 35 feet above the level of the street, and the situation is on Section 503, near the Post Office.

Important Sale.— Messrs H. Matson and Co. held a sale at Messrs Frisby Bros, farm on Longbeacli road jmsterday. Although the day was gazetted a public holiday, a large number of visitors at tended. The freehold land was first brought under the hammer, and, after some spirited bidding, it was knocked down at £l2 12s per acre. A dispute t( ok place as to the bidder, and the lot was again put up, eventually finding a buyer in Mr Robert Frisby, at £ls per acre. A block of land adjoining—consisting of 200 acres—was purchased by Mr Arthur Frisby at 35s per acre for the goodwill, there being a covenant in the lease to purchase at £8 per acre. The hoi’ses, which, we may say, are as good as can be found on any farm on the district, more especially the young stock, went at prices far below their value. The price realised for the land is, however, a guide to the estimation in which farmers hold farms of this class sold yesterday, and we should not be surprised to hear of double that amount being paid for farms nearer the beach before the end of the year.

1.0. G.T.—The usual meeting of the Dawn of Peace Lodge was held last night. Two new members were initiated, and the other business done was the appointment of committees, as follow : Sick Com mittee—Bros. Aslxwood, Poyntz, and A. Andrews : the Lodge Sisters. Room Committee—Bros. Tutty, Mayo, and M‘Donald. Finance —Bros. Bowling, Ferriman, and Ashwood. Visiting—Bros. Poyntz and Ferriman.

TELEGRAPHIC.

TO-DAY’S TELEGRAMS.

INTERPROVINCIAL.

Auckland, Rov. 11. Arrived—S. S. Australia from Sydney, She sails this afternoon.

H.M.S. Heligoland leaves shortly for Trieste, via Singapore. Her crew are a fine-looking lot of men. Wellington, Nov. 21.

The immigrants by the ship Wairoa were landed from the quarantine station this morning. The annual dinner of the Kaiwarra Rifles last night was a great success.

BRITISH & FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.

LAST SNIGHT’S CABLEGRAMS

( Reuter's Telegram.) London, Nov. C.

The total reserve in notes and bullion in the Bank of England is £16,625,000.

Nov. 7. Best Australian beef tallow, 41s 6d per cwt ; do., mutton tallow, 43s 6d per cwt. It is rumoured that negotiations have been opened between the British and Russian Governments, with a view to the settlement of the Anglo-Russian rela tions in Central Asia, and arranging the limits of their respective influences.

Unconfirmed rumors are current of the probable immediate dissolution of Parlia ment.

The wages of Cleveland surfacemen have been raised ten per cent. The Board of Trade returns of exports for the last month showed a decided im provement, the increase over the previous month being £437,500. London, Nov. S. The Somersetshire, s.s., arrived at Ply mouth to-day.

Sir G. Wolseley has gone to Secocoini’s country, and notified that he will make war against him if he refuses to submit. Calcutta, Nov. 8.

The British forces at Jellalabad and Cabul have joined, and are holding com munications.

Berlin, Nov. 7.

Prince Bismarck is laid up with a severe attack of rheumatism. The rumours of his serious danger were greatly exagger ated.

Panama, Nov. 7

Heavy floods have occurred in Jamaica, attended with loss of life and great damage to the crops.

(Special.) London, Undated.

The Irish landlords, who organised a Defence League, are endeavouring to prove, through the Press and public meet ings, that the agricultural distress is greatly exaggerated for political purposes. The seditious and incendiary language of the Home Rulers is causing serious agrarian outrages. In many districts there is a system of intimidation.

AUSTRALIAN.

( Reuter's 7el eg rams. ) Sydney, Nov. 10.

The Roman Catholic Archbishop publicly denounced the new Education Bill, likening it to the ancient instrument of torture called the “ Scavenger’s daugh ter. ”

The anniversary of the Prince of Wales’ birthday was observed as a public holiday to-day. There was an enormous attendance at the Exhibition, where a demonstration of the Friendly Societies took place.

INTERPROVINCIAL.

Auckland, Nov. 0.

A fatal accident occurred on Saturday afternoon. While George Day and his four sons Avere bringing down a boat load of fireAvood from Kauri Point to Auckland, a squal struck the boat, and the father and one son wei’e droAvned.

The Thames monthly gold return is 3810 ounces, Coromandel 380 ounces. The Alburnia Gold Mine returns are

fljjivi market.

The Auckland Volunteers left early this morning for the Thames, and were warmly welcomed by the Thames Volunteers on arrival.

Wellington, Nov. 8,

A man named Horace Ford, well known as an hotel-keeper at Napier died suddenly at the Commercial Hotel yesterday. An inquest is not likely to be necessary. Oamaru, Nov. 10.

A very serious accident happened to day to a man named James O’Brien. He was engaged with another man in cleaning a well near the town boundary, and while at the bottom the lining gave way about 15 feet above him, and fell on his head, inflicting dreadful injuries. Assistance was procured, and the unfortunate man was drawn up in an in sensible state, and was attended to by Dr De Latonr. Subsequently the sufferer was taken to the hospital, where an operation was performed by three medical men. They found the skull badly fractured. O’Brien, at latest ac counts, was still unconscious, and is not likely to recover. A still more painful accident occurred later in the day. It appears that a num ber of children were playing near Mr Morton’s milldaiu in the Oamaru Creek, when one, a boy named John Woodcock, aged 11, took off Iris boots and socks and waded into the water. He however got out of his depth and disappeared, and his sister aged 14, rushed in to save him. She also disappeared. Despite the efforts of a boy named Brownlie, who bravely enceavored to save them, the children were drowned. The bodies were not recovered until a late hour this even ing.

Dunedin, Nov. 10.

A shoemaker, named Joy, 78 years of age, living at Brighton, was killed on Saturday night by the upsetting of a wagonette.

A small cottage at Hillside, occupied by R. Telford, was completely burned down this morning. It was insured in the Colo nial and Standard offices. As usual, the origin of the fire is not known. The weather to-day is splendid for the holidays, and a large number of visitors came to town.

The volunteer parade, review, and sham fight this morning was a great success.

Large numbers of persons witnessed the fire brigade demonstration to-night. Invercargill, Nov. 9.

The Mataura arson case was called at the Police Court on Saturday morning, and further adjourned for eight days, on the application of the police. Inspector Fox, in applying for the remand, re marked that the case was only in its in fancy.

SPORTING.

CHRISTCHURCH JOCKEY CLUB SPRING MEETING.

[By Special Telegraph.]

(prom our own correspondent.) Christchurch, Nov. 11. FREE HANDICAP. Foul Play ... ... ... 1 Sinking Fund... ... ... 2 York 3 Derby Stakes, a sweepstakes of 20 sovs each, with 250 sovs added, for three year-olds. Colts, Bst 101 b ; fillies and geldings, Bst 51b. Second horse to save his stake ; 2 sovs on nomination ; 8 sovs on acceptance on general entry day ; and 10 sovs by noon on the day of the race. One mile and a half. Closed with 39 subs. Mr R. Ray’s Hornbj 7 ... ... ... 1 Mr H. Redwood’s Gripp ... ... 2 Mr W. Walters’ Billingsgate ... ... 3 canterbury jockey club handicap. Chancellor ... ... ... 1 Maritana ... ... ... 2 Pinfire... ... ... ... 3

V.R.C. Spring Meeting.

(By Cable.)

Melbourne, Nov. 8.

There Avas a large attendance at the races to-day, and the weather was beauti fully fine.

Makes’Produce Stakes, a sA\mepstakes of 10 soA r s each, h ft, 2i ft only if de clared and paid before 4 p.m. on Mon day, Oct. G, 1579, with 100 added. For three-years-old, the produce of mares covered in 1875 —colts, Bst 101 b ; fillies, Bst 51b. The Avinner of the V.R. C. Derby, 1879, to carry 51b extra. The second horse to receive 50 soa t s, and the third 20 sovs out of the stake. One mile and a quarter. 188 subs. Mr R. HoAvie’s g c SuwarroAV... ... 1 Hon W. J. Clarke’s Petrea ... ... 2 This race was won by a neck. Time— 2min 11?, sec. The V.R. C. Handicap, a sAveepstake of 7 so\ r s each, 3 ft, with 150 added. For three-years old and upwards. One mile and three-quarters. Mr G. Fraser’s ch hLe Loup ... ... 1 Mr Mahon’s Tidal Wave ... ... 2 Mr Rouse’s Colima ... ... ... 3 Won easily by Le Loup. Time—3min 12|sec. Steeplechase, a handicap SAveepstakes of 10 soA r s each, h ft, Avith 300 added. The second horse to receive 50 sovs out of the stakes. About three miles over such course and jumps as the stewards shall direct. Mr W. Bailey’s g g Simpleton... ... 1

Mr W. M'Millan’s bl g Starlight ... 2 Thirteen started for the above. Canterbury Plate, a SAveepstakes of 10 sovs each, h ft, Avith 300 added. The

second horse to receive 50 sovs and the third 25 sows out of the stakes. Weight for age. Two miles and a quarter.

Mr R. Howie’s g c Suwarrow... ... 1 Mr J. Wilson’s First King ... ... 2 Mr Johnson-Boe’s Wellingt'n... ... 3 This race Avas Avon by a neck. Time—4 min 134 sec.

(Per Araavata at the Bluff.) DarriAvell, the Avinner of the Melbourne Cup is a five year old by imported Tim Whifiler, dam Norna, and was bred by Mr Inglis, of Ballon, and is hoav oAvned by a Tasmanian gentleman Avho races un der the “norade plume” of RaAA-linson. The horse has nothing in his appearance to suggest his fitness to Avin the Cup, and his name Avas scarcely mentioned in the betting, his OAvn stable having hardly put a shilling on him, as they depended on Le Loup who looked fit to Avin anything,

wwns? at w * iwut4fiu dark grey by Snowden. Some time ago a Melbourne resident dreamt the names of Suwarrow and Darrhvell for the races they have since won, and made his dreams public. The spring show of the National Agri cultural Society opened on the sth. The exhibits of cattle, draught horses, stock and machinery, were very fine. In the Melbourne Stakes, only four horses started, First King winning easily. Richmond second, and Le Loup third, and the performance of the last-named was a damper on his former admirers. The Hothani Handicap was won by Trump Yoss, Riverton second, Waxy third. ' For the Maribyrnong Plate a field of twenty-three youngsters faced the starter, and Palmyra won it with ease. Otira and Geraldine ran a dead heat for second place. Time lmin 4secs. Habena’s time in 1876 is the only instance on record where this time has been beaten. In the Derby a field of fourteen took part, and Suwarrow went away with the lead and kept it to the finish, with Belladrum second, and Rivalry third. Time 2mins 43secs, only equalled by Chester in his victory in 1877. Swiveiler won the Essendon Stakes in a canter, Le Loup second, Strathearn third. TheFootscray Stakes were won by Tocal after a fine finish with Sir Joseph ; Naomi third. The Maiden Plate was won by Caspian, after a close finish with Lohengrin.' The Railway Stake was a fine struggle between Mercury and Columbus, the former just winning Respite won the Kensington Stakes by a bead from Dover. Tocal won the Darling Stakes easily, Canard second, Brilliant third.

Wanganui Races.

[by telegraph.]

Wanganui, Nov. 8. Railway Plate of £SO ; one mile and a half. Confidential ... ... 1 Pretucco... ... ... 2 Queen of the Yale ... 3 Time—2min 53|sec... Consolation Stakes of £2O. Randwick ... ... 1 Balmoral... ... ... 2 Tamouri ... ... ... 3 The Wanganui Jockey Club intend having a £IOOO handicap at their autumn meeting in March. A large sum of money is also to be spent in extending the grand stand and making other improvements.

CRICKET.

New Zealand v. The World. A very interesting one innings game was played in the Domain ort Saturday afternoon between the native element in the two local clubs, against all comers, and resulted in a pretty close thing. The colonials unfortunately had to play with out Westenra, who is always good for a score, and his want was felt in the trundling department, but Bruce bowled well throughout the whole innings, S. Saunders and Albert Andrews doing the balance, while the World had five bowlers to ring » the changes on. Fourteen played on each'" side, and the ground being terribly lumpy, both bowlers and batters were bewildered at the erratic course the ball occasionally took. The batting of Lusk, Hodder, and Bruce for the Home team was deserving of commendation ; and S. Saunders,. A. Fooks, and A. Andrews, from whom scores were expected, went out at a very early stage of their batting for 2,5, and 2 respectively. For the World, Denshire made a brilliant display of batting, although he gave a couple of chances during his innings, which were declined. He went in first and kept his bat going until 8 of his confreres had been disposed of. Grant and Whitley both gave some exercise to the field. The fielding on both sides was for the most part slovenly, with a few exceptions. The following is the extended score :

NEW ZEALAND. S. Saunders lb av b Buchanan ... 2 Hodder Ibav b Whitley ... ... 12 E. Saunders b Field ... ... ... 0 A. AndreAvs b Buchanan .... ... 2 A. Fooks b Buchanan... ... ... 5 Mayo c Buchanan b Whitley ... 0 Lusk c Buchanan b Field ... ... 14 Wilkie b Field H Bruce c Buchanan b Denshire ... 9 Guiney c Pratt b Field ... ... 0 Wake b Field ... 1 E. Fooks c Poyntz b Field ... ... 4 Harris b Buchanan ... ... ... 6 C. C. Fooks notout ... ”... ... 3 Byes ... ... ... ... 6 Leg bye ... 1 Wides ... ... ... ... 6 Total... ... ... ... 82 THE WORLD. Crisp c and b Bruce ... ... ... 3 Denshire b A. AndreAvs ... ... 35 T. Buchanan c Guiney b Bruce ... 7 Curtis bS. Saunders ... ... ... 0 Amos b Bruce ... ... ... ... 0 Pratt bS. Saunders ... ... ... o Grant cS. Saunders b Bruce ... 20 Field bS. Saunders ... ... ... 1 Whitley cS. Saunders b Bruce ... 14 Poyntz bA. AndreAvs ... ... 7 Mainwaring bA. AndreAvs ... ... 1 Momvitz run out b Bruce ... ... 1 D. Leitch c and b Bruce ... ... 2 J. Leitch not out ... ... ... 0 Byes ... ... ... ... q Leg bye “ 1 "Wides ... ... ... ... 5 Total 103 Majority for the World—2l. BOWLING ANALYSIS.—THE AVORLD.

The next match to be played by the local clubs will take place on Wednesday next in the Domain. The folloAving mem beis aa ill take part in the game , IVlessrs Grant, Hurrell, J. E. Buchanan, T. Bu chanan, Guy, Bruce, O’Reilly, Pratt, Dixon, C. Ireland, T. Ireland, Curtis. Maimvaring, A. Fooks, Harris, Hill Shury, Shields, and probably several others Avhose names'we have not vet been able to obtain.

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Balls Runs Maidens Wkts Wides Field 85 25 6 5 2 Buchanan 80 16 5 4 2 Whitley 36 14 2 2 0 Amos 16 7 0 I 0 Denshire 20 4 1 I I NEW ZEALAND. Balls Runs . Maidens Wkts Wides S. Saunders84 41 4 3 I Bruce 114 39 6 7 3 A Andrews 36 9 3 3 0



New Advertisements. Y. R. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. AMBERLEY TO BLUFF. CHRISTCHURCH SPRING RACE MEETING AND AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY’S SHOW. ORDINARY Single-fare Tickets will. he issued from all Stations to Christ church on NOT. 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14, available for return journey, up to "WED NESDAY, NOV. 19. WM. CONYERS, - Commissioner of Railways. Commissioner’s Office, Christchurch, Oct. 2oth, 1879. 661 a NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. (Christchurch Section.) TRAIN ARRANGEMENTS FOR RACES. NOV. 11, 13, AND 14, AND AGRICULTURAL SHOW, NOV. 12. RACE DAYS ONLY. RAILWAY Communication direct to the Course Trains will run from Christchurch to Race-course at short intervals, from 11.30 a.m. to Ip.m. From Racecourse to Christchurch at short intervals, from 3.45 p.m. up to half an hour after the last race. RACE DAYS AND AGRICUTURAL SHOW DAYS. (Lyttelton and Christchurch Line.) Ordinary trains.—- A late train each night, leaving Christ church at 11.15 p.m., and Lyttel ton at 11.45 p.m. SOUTH LINES. (Including Malvern and Whitecliffs branches.) Ordinary train's. NORTH LINE AND BRANCHES. Ordinary trains, except, the 4'55 p.m. from Christchurch, will leave at 5‘4.5 p.m., and be 50 minutes late, arriving at all stations. SOUTHBRIDGE BRANCH. Ordinary trains except the 3'50 p.m. will leave at 5T5 p.m. and will be. one hour and 25. minutes later at all stations to destination. The race trains' will not stop at any intermediate place between Christchurch and Racecourse terminus to pick up and set down passengers. FARES. Christchurch to Racecourse terminus (including admission to course.) First-class carriages 3s 6d ; second-class or seated waggon 2s 6d. Ordinary single fare tickets issued on Nov. 8, 10,11, 12, 13,14, to Christchurch, will be available to return on any date up to Wednesday, Nov. 19. Ordinary tickets are not available for any of the race trains.



GOODS TRAFFIC WILL BE EN TIRELY SUSPENDED ON WED NESDAY, NOVEMBER 12. Tickets for Racecourse trains will be obtainable at Special Booking offices out side the archway at Christchurch station. Tickets for ordinary trains will be issued at the usual Booking Offices. FREDK. BACK, General Manager. General Manager’s Office, Christchurch, Nov. 4, 1879. 662 a NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. NORTH OTAGO AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION SHOW. O AMARU. 20th and 21st NOVEMBER, 1879. ORDINARY SINGLE FARE TIC KETS issued from Dunedin and Tirnaru, and all intermediate Stations and Branches, to Oamaru, on 20th and 21st November, will be available for RETURN up till MONDAY, 24tlx November, (inclusive.) From Christchurch and Stations North of famaru, Ordinary Single Fare Tickets, iHKiieavpii the 19th or 20th November, to Oamaru. will be available for Return up tQ and including 24th November. WM. CONYERS, Commissioner of Railways. Commissioner's office,



SOMERSET LODGE. A SCHOOL of INSTRUCTION in connection with the Somerset Lodge will be held in the Lodge Room TO MORROW (WEDNESDAY) EVENING, at 7.30 p.m. By order, HENRY ZANDER, G6sa Acting Secretary. ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. ELECTION OF MAYOR, “ Municipal Corporations Act, 1876,” and the “Regulation of Local Elections Act, 1876.” I HEREBY GIVE NOTICE that the ANNUAL ELECTION of MAYOR under the first-mentioned Act, will be held at the Borough Council Chambers, Ashburton, on WEDNESDAY, the 26th day of November, 1879, and the poll, if necessary, will be taken between the hours of 9 a. m. and 6 p. m. of the same day. NOMINATIONS of Candidates (which must be made in the manner provided in clause 11 of the second-mentioned Act), will take place at noon on TUESDAY, the 18th day of November. 1879, at the office of the Town Clerk, where Nomina tion papers can be obtained, and a deposit of £lO must be left with each nomination paper. Dated this 10th day of November, 1879. CHARLES BRADDELL, Returning Officer. Ashburton Borough Council Chambers. 18—182—666 a ASHBURTON FIRE BRIGADE. SPECIAL PRACTICE on WEDNES DAY EVENING, six o’clock, to teat the well opposite Saunders’ Buildings. GEORGE COMPTON, 667 a Captain. TO PRINTERS. MACHINE FOR SALE. FOR SALE, about the end of October, One Second-hand Double Demy Tape Printing MACHINE, in thorough working order, with rollers, moulds, &c., complete. We are replacing this machine by a Double Royal Wharfedale, which necessitates removal of the Double Demy Machine now used for printing the “Herald ” and “ Guardian,” for hand or steampower. Can be seen and all par ticulars obtained at our office. WEEKS & DIXON. Ashburton, October 14, 1879. 565 a



A CARD. Mr. CATTLIN, SURGEON DENTIST, Will remain in Ashburton to attend patients, at Mr. Quill’s Hotel, until Tuesday Afternoon, the 11th inst. 643 a IT is only a Penny, is to be got every where in Town, along the Railway line, and of the Country Agents. THE “Herald” is published every evening, thus giving every day’s news. This is better than buying a Six penny weekly. w ASTE PAPER for Sale, 3d. per lb. at the Herald Office. Apply early. 500