The Ashburton Herald AND Borough and County Advertiser (With which is incorporated the “ Evening Echo”). WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 1879.

Not the least important of all our oolonial institutions are the Fire Brigades, and it is well that some means of securing their permanency and efficiency should be considered by Government. At present they are left, as in the case of the Ash burton Brigade, to the tender mercies of the Borough Council, not over well found in funds, or otherwise, they are dependent upon the subscriptions of the members themselves, the patriotic public, and the insurance companies. It is impossible that a Fre Brigade, with all its costly plant and accessories, can be maintained in a proper state of efficiency if the funds a,re not supplied to meet the frequent dis bursements necessary, and to do this, ap peals are made to the general public for aid. These appeals are not infrequently responded to handsomely, but they are just as often not responded to at all, many people fancying that, paying their insurance premiums their duty in regard to fire prevention is discharged, and that the supporrt of the Brigade ought naturally to devolve upon the insurance companies. These, again, while sub scribing to a certain amount towards Brigade support are not prepared to go to the length of finding all, or even a large amount of the needful funds, but choose rather to protect themselves in other ways, which they apparently find more satisfactory and less costly. We do not blame the insurance companies. Were every owner of property compelled to in sure, and the whole possible insurance business of the colony made actual busi ness, then the companies may be naturally expected to provide Brigade protection for all and sundry, but as every man does not not insure, the com panies are perfectly justified in subscrib ing only to such extent as suits them. Still, fires are always a public loss, how ever small they may be, and when one occurs there is not always a limit to the danger. Fire, therefore, is a public enemy, calling for suppression when it has the mastery just as loudly as do armed foes whom vijb might be asked to meet in battle, and the support of a volunteer Fire Brigade is thus as much a Govern ment’s duty, as is the support of a volunteer rifle corps. The riflemen meet for drill, to be sure, but their time for action comes but seldom. The Brigade must drill to be proficient, and drill often, while at any moment they may be sum moned to a post of danger, and to a duty just as noble as the country’s defence. It is with pleasure then that we learn the Go vernment mean to consider the advisable ness of placing firemen upon the same footing as volunteers, and giving them a similar capitation grant. This will be a guarantee for the future of Brigades’ efficiency, and an encouragement to mem bers that will go far to add to their efficiency.

l^^M^jfM’:c¥§^.l M~ Msf 1 nh-Vs*" *H H.‘« s‘ffi ( >[< p*l/Y K feq c,n the catalog a very excited ; state. A temporary newspaper engagement weighed upon his soul. Enter also to the pens a subdued, but important looking steward. Excited amateur ink slinger—“ Never saw such a thing in my life bungle! bungle -——from top to bottom. Never saw such a thing in my life ; never, never !” Subdued steward— “ Just what I thought the first time I saw you bungle !” Amateur looks like an unfortunate bullock. Hydes’ “Gems.'’ —To a crowded house —a most unsual thing for Ashburton in these times—the Hydes’ Company gave the first of their three entertairnents last night.. The trouble began with the comedy of “ Euchred,” and ended with a “ Kiss

in the Dark,” and during the whole course of these pieces the audience were convlsed with laughter. If there is a hypochondriac in Ashburton, we could recommend him to avisit to the entertainment to-night for a trial of the effect upon liis system of . a hearty laugh at the comicalities of which this company are guilty. We know of nothing more amusing than J. P. Hydes simulation of a queer character in a towering rage. The singing of Miss Lizzie Morgan is sweet and unaffected, and Miss Amy Johns is a graceful dancer, Mr Alexander, too, sings well, and all the members of the company are very clever.

The Mayoralty. —The fun is not to begin in connection with the Mayoralty election till Monday night, when Mr. Ivess announces his intention of address ing the electors, Mr. Friedlander follow ing on Tuesday. The latter’s committee are advertised to meet on Saturday night at the shop opposite Power’s hotel, made use of during the last contest as Mr. Wright’s committee rooms.

ASHBURTON SPRING MEETING -1879.

First Day", Wednesday.

• Stewards Messrs. Edward Saunders, Hay T. Smith, H. T. Winter, E. S. Coster,M. Stitt, Rudolph Friedlander, John Carter, Joseph Hunt, Neil Maclean, Dr. Ross. Treasurer Mr. E. Saunders. Judge—Mr. M. Stitt. Clerk of the Course—Mr. S. Saunders. Clerk of the Scales —Mr. E. F. Wright. Handicappers —Messrs. H. P. Lance and Neil Maclean. Starter —Mr. Neil Maclean. Secretary— Mr. James Wilkie.

At daylight this morning there was a most unpromising appearance in the weather for the day’s sport, and about 8 a. in. a smart shower fell, the wind being from the north east, and very threatening. How ever, although it kept cloudy there was nothing to militate against the day’s enjoyment so far as the weather was concerned, indeed, the shower in the morning was just sufficient to lay the dust. A shower during the running for the Cup was the only drawback. The ground was consequently in better "going order than we expected to find it. The Committee, since last years races have had it ploughed harrowed, all the stones raked off, and the oval sown down in grass, which has not, however, done as well as it ought and it is intended to again give it another dose of grass seed in the autumn. Anyhow, it is a great improvement on last year’s. The hurdles to-day were topped with gorse, and the horses were able to fence with more confidence in con sequence. In the shape of creature comforts Messrs Mutch and M £ Kenzie, under the Stand, did a good business, and Mr. Quill, in a booth constructed of wood and iron in place of the ordinary calico structure, dispensed liquors of his usual quality. Mr. Davison had a monopoly of confectioner’s business, as Mr. Hicks, who bought the second booth, was unable to do anything owing to his misfortune in being burnt out on Saturday night. A larger number of the roulette and other “fairest games going” were on the ground, and a totalisator, which was de clared by a downey looking sportsman to be anything but the correct patent, and the book-makers with their blatant voices commenced early in the day to “lay against heneythink. ” It is often a won der to us how their brazen lungs manage to last the day out. The following is a detailed account of the racing Handicap Hurdle Race of 40 sovs.: dis tance 2 miles, over 8 flights of about 3ft. Gin. hurdles. Nomination 1 sov., acceptance 2 sovs. Mr. P. Butler’s cli g Te Wlietu aged,

list 71b Mr. John Lunn’s Robin Hood, aged,

lOst ... - , 2 For this event Te Whetu and Robin Flood started. The former was the favorite of the public, and justified his backers by winning rather easily. The start was a good one, Robin Hood leading for the first mile, the Maori in close attendance. At the back of the course he went up and took a slight lead ; Robin, however, seemed to have plenty of go in him and kept close, and towads the last hurdle came up, both taking the leap at the same instant. The old horse, how ever, had all the best of it in the straight, winning by several lengths very easily.

County Hurdle Race Handicap op 25 Soys. ; over 6 flights of about 3ft. Gin. hurdles. Nomination 1 sov , acceptance 2 sovs. 1| miles. District horses only. Mr. H. Primmer’s b g Johnny, aged, lOst. 101 b. - - - 1 Mr. P. Husband’s br g Raven, aged, list. 121 b. - - - . - -2

Mr. J. J. Dawson’s b g Lone Hand, aged,

list. 21b. - - - - - 3 For the County Hurdle three faced the starter. Johnny jumped off with ‘the lead, but swerved at the first hurdle. He quickly recovered, however, though he was over a couple of lengths behind the others. Lone Hand took up the running and kept the lead to the second hurdle, where he baulked badly, and was out of it. Johnny then went up to Raven and passe him, pulling double, and though, pressed close by Mr Husband’s horse, won by over a clear length. Lone Hand was only a few lengths behind, having pulled up well after his baulk. A protest was entered against Johnny on the ground he was not a district horse.

Maiden Plate of 20 sovs. ; distance IF miles ; weight for age, Entrance 2 sovs. District horses only, that have not won an advertised race. Mr. M. Friedlander’s ch. g. Dogrid, 3 years, 7st. 71b. - - - 1 Mr. H. Primmer’s b. m. Ada, aged, 9 st. 71b. 2

%s{■' hhiyf!rh W *•'* • nh V : »‘j- i " 4 -£w&» 'N *i& I«)‘ H*' c ”.?"*'•;' “£ ' c ff For tlie Maiden only 6 of aoven stapled, Sir Roger and Tim Flaherty, being scratched. Ada ■• and Dogrid .were, the ■ first to show in front, Cassandra and Tam o’ Shanter in close attendance. gAt the top of the course Tam o’ Shanter took the lead, and led by three lengths ; but bolted, just before reaching the winning’ post allowing Dogrid.to take first place, Ada second, Cassandra third. Ashburton Cup Handicap of 50 sovs., added to a sweepstake of 5 sovs. for acceptors. Nomination 2 sovs. Ac ceptors 25 sovs. Distance 2 miles. Messrs Mason and Yalance’s b h Fara aged, 9st. - (Nolan) 1 Hon. W. R. Robinson’s Numa, aged,

7st. 51b. ... (Ward) 2 In this race the only to showed how good a handicap had been made by Mr. Lance. Numa, with 7st. 51b. was reckoned to be the favorite, but the book makers were very reticent about doing business. It-was a grand ract through out, Numa leading till coming to the straight, when the whip was brought into use on both for the last 30 chains, and Lara won one of the hardest fought matches ever run in Ashburton. The protest against Johnny for the County Hurdle Race was discussed as frivolous, and the deposit forfeited. Ladies’ Purse of 20 sovs.; district horses only ; welter weights for age ; gen tlemen riders, who must be members of the Ashburton Racing Club. En trance, 2 sovs. Distance, l j miles. Mr. H. A. Anderson’s g. g. Tam o’ Shanter, 6 yrs. 12st. 4.1 b- - - 1 Mr. P. McCausland’s b. g. Lonbeach.

syrs., 12 st. 71b. - - - 1 For tlie Ladies Purse G started. Orange Peel cut out the running and led from start to finish hard held, Tam o’ Shanter second. It surprised everybody that such a light horse could win carrying such a weight as 12 stone 4 lbs.

Sunday in Sydney.

Sunday is a peculiar day in Sydney, writes a correspondent of the “ Auckland Star.” They appear to bo trying to throw off the trammels of a pressure of strict sanctimony, and to have got a little mixed in the operation against which the clergy are fighting tooth and nail, and giving the good bites and scratches with those sharp weapons. But there is a decided movement in the way of a little less rigid Sabbatarianism. Business is of course entirely suspended, and the churches are everywhere crowded, for the clergy are using all means at their disposal in the way of preachers to attract congregations. But vast -numbers are on pleasure bent. Four horse coaches drive to the favorite suburban beach resorts—South Head, Botany, Coogee. Sans Souci, and other lovely spots. The roads are lined with traps of every description—the handsome family carriage, the phaeton, the trim dog cart or buggy, and even the market cart with a family cartload. Steamboats ply down the harbor crowded with people fer tile marine bathing places—Manly Beach or Watson’s Bay—whither people betake themselves for a blow, a cup of coffee, a glass of drink of some description, a stroll on the lovely sea beach amongst the breakers or on the soft sand, and an agreeable blow home after a very rational afternoon, which might have been spent in a far more objectionable manner than in thus reviewing and enjoying nature’s beauties so lavishly and bountifully dis played on this lovely coast. Even the funerals seem to be made the occasion for a Sunday merry-making. On my way to the Cathedral I met a cortege taking some mortal remains to their last resting place, consisting of about sixty;- mourning coaches, private carriages, and handsome cabs, and the inmates seemed to be en joying themselves thoroughly, laughing and talking, as if determined to make the most of their “outing.” Some were, I think, enjoying creature comforts ; at all events, I am told that this is by no means a rare occurr nee.

Horrible Double Murder and Suicide.

[By Telegraph.]

Wellington, Nov. 19.

A horrible double murder and suicide was committed this morning. A young man named Clarence Miller, having shot his father, Edward Miller, 52 years of age, who was in bed, and then cut his mothers throat with a carving knife, slashed his own with the same instrument. He had gone to the doctor’s for medicine for his father, and it was after his father had taken it that the deed was committed. The perpetrator was 19 y ears of age, and was apprenticed at Mill’s engineering foundary. No motive can be given for the crime. Old parties are dead. The father was a clerk at the Treasury and much respected. Later.

Further particulars of the affair state that the father was formerly manager of the Bank of New SoCith Wales. One of his sons lately committed 1 suicide at the West Coast. The perpetrator of the deed was at times eccentric in manner.

TELEGRAPHIC.

LATEST FROM EUROPE

TO-DAY'S CABLEGRAMS

{A«e Special.) London, Nov. 17.

Lord Salisbury denies the Duke of Argyle’s statement, made at Leeds, respecting the causes which prompted the Government policy in the settlement of the Cabul and Eastern difficulties.

INTERPROVINCIAL.

TO-DAY’S TELEGRAMS.

Auckland, Nov. 19,

At a meeting of the Working Men’s Political Association re Major Atkinson’s Chinese I minigration Bill, a resolution was carried in favor of a tax of £25 per head, to be carried to consolidated revenue.

Merchants have cleared out of tea and sugar several months’ supply in anticipa tion of the new duty, but only an ordinary supply of spirits and tobacco. McLean and Co. have shipped the short horn prize bull, Duke of Newcastle, and another per Zealandia for the Sydney show.

A meeting of Orangemen in the Protes tant Hall has been held to arrange for the reception of Father Chiniquy.

BRITISH & FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.

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( Reuter's Telegrams.) .A London,; Nov.. 17. The orders given to Admiral Hornby to proceed eastward have been counter manded. ' ’ ; ; U Berlin, Nov. lGffm The Czarewitch arrived here to-day, eri route to Vienna. Constantinople, Nov. 17 The Sultan has accepted the responsi bility, arid Ministers have ratified a scheme of reform in European and Asiatic Turkey. (Age Special. ) London, Nov. 10. .- The panic on the Swob Exchange .ex tended’to the Paris and Vienna Bourses, bub M. Wadding ton declares that he ap prebends no serious difficulty in overcom ing the misunderstanding with Germany, which necessitated the strengthening of the defences on .the Belgian frontier, and the panic has subsided. In addressing a political meeting, Lord Rosebery denounced the Government as unworthy of confidence. Muslims Pasha represents that there is a 'difficulty in effecting Asiatic reforms owing to tlie financial embarrassment of the Porta.

The Porte issued circulars inviting Turkish bondholders to appoint delegates to examine the finances of Turkey.

AUSTRALIAN.

(Special .) Melbourne, Nov. 18.

The Melbourne Intercolonial Juvenile Industrial Exhibition opens on Dec. 23. Upwards of 5,300 entries have been re ceived.

(Reuter's Telegram .) Cooki OWN, Nov. 18.

Arrived—Ocean

Sydney, Nov. 18.

The bushranger captured was found con cealed in a house close to the scene of the encounter. The, constable wounded yes terday is in a critical state. The Wontabagery bushrangers have been identified as Victorians. Five youths, under the leadership of Captain Moonlight, intended to rob the Gundagai bank.

INTERPROVINCIAL.

LAST NIGHT’S TELEGRAMS.

Auckland, Nov. 18.

Macey Quintal, solicitor, was brought up on a charge of forgery in connection with a bill of sale. The case lasted all day, and was adjourned to Friday, accused being released on his own bail of £2OO. The Sunday School Union Industrial Exhibition was formally opened to-day by Mr. J. C. Firth, President. William Wade, driving on the One hunga road, encountered Chiarini’s Circus Troupe. The strange sight of two zebras frightened the horse, which cap sized the buggy, and the wheel passed over Wade’s shoulder-blade. He intends bringing an action against the Circus Com pany. Wellington, Nov. 18.

The receipts at Wellington Customs yesterday were £3187. Goods were with drawn from bond in the expectation that the duty was to be increased. The Telegraph Department have been engaged to-day splicing some cable, about two miles in length, which is intended for use in connection with the pilot service at Lyttelton. A singular attempt to commit suicide was made til’s evening. While the Naval Brigade were drilling, a lad about four teen. years of age was found in a stack of timber hanging by the neck. He was cut down, and soon recovered. Nothing is known as to what caused him to attempt the deed.

Dunedin, Nov. 18.

The wages paid last month to men em ployed on the Government section of the Otago Central Railway were £4500, and oil the Oamaru-Livingstone line £3OO. These sections were opened to give work to the unemployed. The men are earning good wages. The University Council have associated tlie name of Dr. Carpenter with those of Professor Huxley and Sir Wyville Thom son, in the appointment of a Professor of Biology and Curator to the Museum. Failing any of these, Dr. E. Ray Lan caster will be requested to act. The Fernhill Coal Company have lodged with the City Council a claim for £SOOO, for damages expected to be done to their land, through the Silver stream water supply scheme.

ASHBURTON AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL SHOW.

[FuiITH ER NOTICE. ] IMPLEMENTS. In double furrows Messrs. Reid and Gray as usual took first with a well finished article, P. and D. Duncan second, Edmis ton Bros, and Gundry exhibiting a useful Reid and Gray, marked for sale at the low figure of £lB. A Ransome and Sims treble furrow, exhibited a by Messrs. Orr and Co., obtained a commended, the price being £24. There were 9 entries in heavy harrows, Mr. James Little, of Woodend, being first and second, the workmanship being particularly good, Orr and Go’s. £8 10s. set obtaining a highly commended.. Light harrows also found a winner in Mr. James Little for first and third. Best corn and seed drill class had only two entries—Messrs. Jameson Bros taking first with a 9ft. Suffolk, and Mr. F. B. Passmore second with a Surrey. In rollers—Rev" and Gray’s manufacture wrested the first from an English made article. Four reapers and binders were shown, hut not judged, and a couple of buck-eye reapers and mowers have an appearance of great strength, combined with lightness. Mr. Little entered three horse hoes, one, to which an expanding attachment was fixed, being a most in genious and useful article, a three tir.ed one taking second. In drays, Reid and Gray took first with a cart which showed first class workmanship, P. a.nd D. Dun can second. A three horse draymade by Mr. P. Journeaux was a very good one.

HORSES. DRAUGHT STOCK. For the best mare in foal or with foal at

: it!® fei apujgliV mass in any oiidbe. ground);aridythe same owner liacl one nearly as ■good in Highland Mary, Messrs. Gould and Cameron’s Darling was very highly commended, ami the same firm also had a Commended ticket for Duchess. Mr. George Grice got a highly com mended for a good sort of a chesnut mare with a grand foal-, at foot by Sir Julius Vogel. In three-year old bi ood mares, Mr. W. H. Smith took first and S. Holland second, neither being particularly good. McDowell Bros, entered one in this class, and she was disqualified on account of an error in. her entry) she .being .a fouc - v year oid. This was to be regretted - as the mare was' a' perfect . beauty The two year-olds ’brought out seven, v all good) Mi*. Rr Matthews' taking: first, and his neighbor,’ Mr • Stod-Y,.; dart, second. Mr. P. Maddon, of the ”* Wakanui, being very highly commended,-, and Mr. John Bell was also commended. - The best gelding of any age found the -- > winner in Mr. John Frazer’s dark chest nut, and he is a specially good horse, having enormous bone and symmetry.' ’| Mr. James Scott, of Chatmoss, took second with old “Bob,” who has now reached * the patriarchal age of 24 years, but looks as ...... fresh as a colt. For the best team of three horsers there were three entries, Mr. John Grigg showing a trio of mares, and another of .geldings, . and -Mr.-.BN Miller had three very powerful looking horses, which however showed signs '-’of hard work, and the quality of alb the ex hibits was so even that the judges liad call in the assistance -of Mr. Calvert to decide. , Eventually Mr. Grigg was awarded first and second, and Mr. Miller very highly commended. ’ '

CARRIAGE HORSES. Carriage horses brought out four really",.)’ grand horses, Dexter being admired for the UR grand top and crest he has, but his, hocks met with considerable-criticism. Blue Light was looked upon ’ as : the bestrlook- ?* G ing in the ring, some judges l considering him rather out of his class. Tam-o’- Shauter has improved wonderfully during l$M. the past twelve .months, ’ 'and is as pretty as a picture, Harkaway* a.' rich,. dark, chestnut,- by Messenger,- did not look in as good fettle as the others. The judges had considerable difficulty in making.any •/. award, and finally gave - .first to, Mr. W. H. Smith for Tam-o'-Shanter, and second to Blue Light)'Dexter being ! highly cofn’- j t mended. In. mares •of this class Mr. James Ward, of Longbeach,'exhibited his ... - well known chestnut, -and-.there was no, hesitation about at Once awarding her ‘the j premier place, and her foal, ,by Traitor, 1 '’ J ' was a very symmetrical little gentleman. Mr. L. E. Corsbie’s -.Golconda, with foal by Tribune, second, and Messrs Wilkin and Carter’s Decimena commended. •*

Class 10 and 17 each had one entry, r,,,., and in the former there was no award, but * Rakaia Charlie, by Admiral, secured a first in the latter. He "is a colt of im mense substance, but- at present is too loose, but if he acquires compactness • and nice action will make a grand sire in a few years. 4 Y HACKNEYS. . ; In hackney entries the two exhibits were young horses. Liberal was by far the better of the two, but owing to a slight lameness which impaired his movements,* 5 “•* he had to succumb to Sir George, a very com- - moil bay. Broodmaresfoundonly onerepre sentative in Mr Miller’s Phoebe, an honest looking bay, to whom first -honors were •warded. Eight roadsters appeared on the catalogue, and of these six came into' the f ring. They were as a lot tlie finest we *‘G have seen at any show in Canterbury, and the competition was very keen. Why Not, a perfect looking weight carrying) Blunter, * was placed first, and would have been one of the 500 guinea sort in an English hunt ing county, but as a hack we fancied Mr. M‘Lean’s Black Boy more." . "Black Boy is a truly grand horse, well up to twenty stone, and if long years of service had not made him a trifle stiff, he undoubtedly would havd reached nearer the front than third. Glengary was second, and he was in very excellent style, although his bad temper gave Lawson some trouble in making the most of him. Serf, is a magni ficent four-year-old by Sorcerer, and such a horse passing the judges without notice is sufficient evidence, of the merit of the whole class. Ladies hacks were also very superior, Orange Peel was put into first place, and is certainly a nice horse, beauti fully handled by Mrs. Wilkie, but we thought Miss Guinness’ r Colonial and Mrs. Campbell’s Miss French, ridden by Miss Miller, quite equal to the winner. Miss French was awarded second and Colonial third, the latter being ridden, in Miss Jameson’s well known and excellent! xj style. Ponies brought out four smallones, and Messrs Saunders Brothers’ exhibit, Topsy. got into first place, a position which she deserved, not alone from her appearance but also her capital manners. Dixey was second, looking well although a little old. Cabs were only an ordinary lot, and Lilly- won first, -although we liked Mazeppa, a cream colored pony of nice size equally well.

PIGS. With Waterton so near at hand, -where some farms have gained quite a name for Berkshires, it would have been surprising had no pigs put in an appearance at the Show. We had expected a larger turn out, however, than what we saw, but the specimens exhibited were good evidence that pig rearing is not neglected. The' boars were very presentable grunters, and the prize sow was a fine pig, as was also the second—both would have been creditable anywhere. Mr. John Shearer was the only exhibitor of a boar under twelve' months, but the judges fancied that he was of too small a breed to be entitled to a prize. In the class of brood sows of any age or breed, Mr. Ede pulled off Ist. prize with, as we have said, a very credit able animal, and the second was like unto it. Mr. Shearer’s entry was also a good . . pig, though a trifle less deserving than her . : rivals. Mr. Stalker’s best sow of any breed under 12 months was a trig little' pig. Tn- the fifth class—| best sow'and ' litter of pigs l —Mr. G. T. ; Smith was :first,: j' *' but his sow seemed to be rather too fine ;-* and the second, Mr. G. Gilmour’s, was 4 out of condition, so that .any judgment upon her would be injudicious. - . . DOGS. -. A: l l fiTi: The dog show was not a large one, but it was choice and good. Five sheep dogs ■ were shown, out of which Mr.-Donald f M‘Lean’s Joss walked to the front, fol- 'f f lowed in order of merit by Mr. Crawley’s - . - Laddie. . Joss is well known in the dis- ? h trict as one of the best of Mr. M‘Lean’s lot, and deservedly got golden opinions

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*jrv* COUNTY COUNCIL. NOTICE TO ALL OWNERS ' AND OCCUPIERS OF LAND IN THE COUNTY OF ASHBURTON. ~]\~rOTlCE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Ashburton County Council re quests owners and occupiers of land in the County NOT TO OBSTRUCT any natural WATERCOURSE, nor to interefere with passage of storm-water along the natural depressions on the Plains, much damage having been caused to fences and roads through inadvertence in this respect. By order, - • F. MAIN WARING, Clerk. Council Office, Ashburton, .... Nov. 13, 1879. 685-a "ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. Builders desirous of tender- ING for the erection of FENCING, and OUTBUILDINGS, Ac., on Reserve 769, Baring Square, Ashburton, are re quested to send in sealed tenders, duly en dorsed, and addressed to the Architect, on or before. Noon on TUESDAY, the 25th November. The Drawing and Specification may be seen at the Architect’s Office. J. STANLEY BRUCE, C.E. 684a-19G FOR SALE. SECOND - HAND REAPERS AND BINDERS —by McCormick, Wood, and Osborne, in good working order, and VERY CHEAP. Apply; POYNTZ & CO, 683a-195 Ashburton. TO PRINTERS. MACHINE FOR SALE. I FOR SALE, at an early date,— 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 V. R. 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 Timaru, and all intermediate Stations and Branches, to Oamaru, on 20th and 21st November, will be available for RETURN up till MONDAY, 24th November, (inclusive.) From Christchurch and Stations North of Timaru, Ordinary Single Fare Tickets, issued on the 19th or 20th November, to Oamaru, will be available for Return up to and including 24th ‘ November. WM. CONYERS, Commissioner of Railways. Commissioner’s office, Christchurch, Ist Nov., 1879. 663 a



Subscriptions received in aid of Mr Joseph Hyde and family of eight children, burned out by the fire on Saturday night, Nov. 15th. Further sub scriptions will be received at the office of this paper. Friedlander Bros. Orr and Co. Thos. Bullock ... J. Ivess ... J. Grigg Saunders Bros. ... Tho 3. Quill R. W. Shearman J. Shearman Weeks and Dixon F. Furness T. R. Hodder ... W. Tait E. Cookson W. St. G. Douglas M. Spillane T. White F. Elmsley E. Coffey R. Suckerer M. A. C. Geo. Parkin W. M‘Donald (Dunedi W. Montgomery and C A. Friend J. M. C. ... G. Compton ' W. M. Taylor M. G. ... Thos. Chambers Sando and Co. W. H. S, H. Lee ... w. s. ... T. H. ... Edmiston Bros, and Gundry A. J. R. ... W. Birtwell S S. Revans A, S. Strangman W. Anderson M. Nealas J. Quinn... Thos. Taylor W. Patching A Friend Omega. ... S. Hardley A Friend M. Jones J. Gaukrodger D. Williamson Mutch and M'Kenzie Mrs Butler Three friends A friend ... A. C. Reid Friend ... W. Power-, . Hebalui Companionship J. M‘Leag Dunn J. Puddicohib^ Dr. 'frevor A Friend Mason, Struthers, and Co. £ 3 3 2 2 3 3 1 5 2 1 0 10 1 1 0 3 0 10 1 1 0 10 0 3 0 10 3 3 0 10 0 5 1 1 0 10 2 0 5 0 5 0 10 0 5 0 10 1 1 0 5 0 10 0 5 0 5 0 10 0 10 0 5 0 5 0 10 0 2 0 10 0 7 0 2 0 10 0 2 0 10 3 4 0 10 0 5 1 0 0 5 1 1 Total ... 56 11 0



Ms 1 * i will Coinmenco at ’S)ie]> kj herd’s Bush, Rangitata, on DEO. 8. Price, 15s. per 100. G93a ANTED—TENDERS for CART ING 250 BALES WOOL (more or less), from Shepherd’s Bush to Eal ing. Tenders to be addressed to the Manager, Shepherd’s Bush, Rangitata, by Ist DECEMBER. 094 a ASHBURTON RACING CLUB. MEMBERS are reminded that their SUBSCRIPTIONS are now DUE, and must bo paid before the Spring Meeting to entitle to free access to Course and Stand. S SAUNDERS, G3sa—lG3 Hon. Treas. A. R. Club. TIN WALD.



TO LET.—A SHOP and DWELLING, fitted with shelves and counters, at remarkably low rent, and is beyond doubt the best stand for a good General Store in this large district, embracing all the Long beach and Mount Somers traffic. The principal pale yards and grain stores being in Tinwald is also an inducement for a General Store or any other line of busi ness. Apply to 6S7a S. STEPHENS. RE SAMUEL FINLAY’S ESTATE. ALL PROOFS against the above Estate must be sent to the Undersigned, not later than THURSDAY, 20th inst., when a lii'st and final dividend will be declared. HUGO FRIEDLANDER, 689 a Trustee. RE TAYLOR AND LILL’S ESTATE. A First and final dividend in the above estate, will be payable by the undersigned, on and after Friday, the 21st inst. HUGO FRIEDLANDER, 186—688 a Trustee. A CARD. MR CATTLIN, SURGEON DENTIST, Is now at Quill’s Hotel, and will attend patients until further notice. 671 a m o W N H A L L~~ X ASHBURTON. WEDNESDAY EVENING, Nov. 20. PRESENTATION OF A SILVER MOUNTED WHIP TO THE WINNING JOCKEY OF THE ASH BURTON CUP. To commence with the Comedy, entitled WHO SPEAKS FIRST! Interval of Five Minutes. . Song . . . Mr. Mack D. Alexander Ballad (by desire) —“Whip Poor Will,” Miss Lizzie Morgan Extravaganza “My Fader keeps a Brewery.”. . Miss Amy Johns Ballad (by desire) Miss Lizzie Morgan Presentation to the winning Jockey of Ashburton Cup. Concluding with the side-splitting farce of MY TURN NEXT. Taraxicum Twitters, Mr. J. P. Hydes. PIANIST, MR. WALTER GORDON HYDES. Front Seats, 35.; Back, 2s. 700 a



FIRE! FIRE!! FIRE!!! rp 0 W N HALL. ' THURSDAY, ROY. 27th, For Benefit of J. HYDE, Rendered by the musical people of Ash burton. Programme : 1— Hallelujah Chorus, Ashburton Brass Band. 2 Part song, “Come to the fair,” from Martha, Glee Company, of 20 voices. 3 Song, Mr. Dolman 4 Duet, “ List to the Convent Bells,” Misses A. Permain and E. Savage. 5 Song, Mr. H. Stephenson. 6 Aria, “In verdure clad,” Miss Strien 7 Song, Mr. Branson. 8— Trio, “Life’s a bumper,” Messrs. Stephenson, Pickford, and Savage. 9 Song, Mr. Jacobson. 10 — Song, Mr. Harrison. IHTERV \L. 11— Selection, “ Pot Pourri,” Band. 12— Part song, “ Comrades in arms,” (Adolph Adam), Glee Company. 13— Song, Mr. Branson. 14— Recitation, Mr. Minnis. 15— Song, Mr. Harrison. 16— Duet, Piano and Cornet, “ Staccato polka,” (Bonnisson), Mrs. Paige and Master G. Savage. 17 — Song, Mr. Stephenson. 18— Quartette, Messrs. Branson, Pratt, Zouch, and Jacobson. 19— Song, Miss Strien. 20— “ God Save the Queen.” The above Programme is subject to altera tion. Mrs. Paige has kindly consented to accompany on the Pianoforte. Conductor, J. Savage. SONS AND DAUGHTERS OF TEM PERANCE. Helpmate Division, No. 10. MEMBERS of the above Division, are hereby Summoned to attend on FRIDAY NEXT, 21st inst., at 8 p.m. The Grand W.P will pay an official visit. A full attendance is requested. By order, THOMAS WILLIAMS, 705 a Worthy Patriarch. ST. STEPHEN’S CHURCH. ,4 TEA MEETING and ENTERTAIN MENT will be held in the TOWN HALL on WEDNESDAY, Nov. 26th, conrnrenc at 5 p. nr. 697 a W. E. PAIGE.



£1 REWARD. LOST, yesterday, a POCKET BOOK, containing a sum of money and papers. Finder will receive the above reward on leaving the same.at the office of this paper, or with Mr. Gr. F. Scott, Carrier. 098 a



22na NOYEMBEii, ' ’ 2 o’clock. SALE OF LEASE, SHOP and DWEL LING, PETER STREET. ALFRED HARRISON has received instructions from Mr G. E. Pike, to sell by public auction at his rooms on above date : ' The lease of his premises on Peter street, being part of section number 529, having 9 years to run, on which there is a good, substantial house and shop. The above is a splendid business stand, and otters a capital investment. Terms very liberal at sale. 2 o’clock. ALFRED HARRISON, G99a Auctioneer. ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. ASHBURTON FORKS PROTECTIVE WORKS. rinENDERS for these works, addressed 1 to the Chairman, with a deposit of 5 per cent, to be sent in to Council office, Moore-street, Ashburton, not later than 10 o’clock on WEDNESDAY, 20th inst. The Engineer will show intending con tractors over the proposed works on Mon day 24th inst., starting from Mr. Goode’s at 1 o’clock p.in. P>y order WILLIAM BAXTER, County Engineer. Ashburton, Nov. 18th, 1879. 701 a ASHBURTON MAYORAL ELECTION. HUGO FRIEDLANDER will Address the Ratepayers at the TOWN HALL ON TUESDAY EVENING, NOV. 25, At 8 p.m. 702 a -m /fR. HUGO FRIEDLANDER’S IYS Committee are kindly requested to meet on SATURDAY EVENING, at 8 p.m., in Mr. Wm. Taylor’s shop oppo site Mr. Wm. Power’s Hotel, next Road Board. 703 a ASHBURTON MAYORAL ELECTION. jyj- R. JOSEPH IV ESS Will Address the Ratepayers ON MONDAY EVENING NEXT, November 24th, At the TOWN HALL, At 8 o’clock. 704 a THE Cheap Advertiser—the Ashburton Herald with its 20-words tariff. FULL of Reading Matter is the Herald Every Evening.