MEMORANDA.

M'E E T .1 N G S

This Evening

Dramatic. Club. at i;He Town EDaU.—“Til s Ticlmt-of-Leave Man ” ‘ and i \ “ Bor and Cox. ”,

The Ashburton Herald AND Borough and County Advertiser (With Which is incorporated the “Evening Echo”). SATURDAY, MAY 2 3, 1879.

The .Holiday.— Monday being the clay set apart by the Mayor for a holiday, in honor of the Queen’s Birthday, there will be no publication of the Ashburton Herald. .( /, j 1 : ./ : ■ • w

Rev. W. E. Wyatt.—We regret to learn that the Rev. W. .‘S. Wyatt ?s very ill. He is receiving medical attention j.l Christchurch, and it is net likely that lie will be able to rise from his bed for some time. :

“The Tickey-of-Leave Man.”; —The Amateur Dramatic Company gave their first representation- of .the “ Tieket-o Leave Man ” in the Town Mill List night, and wo, are happy to say that they did so to a satisfactory attendance. The stags bore evidence of a great amount of lab* .* having been expended upon it, and, cm• sidering the material with which i :- e amateur scenic artist and stage macM had to deal, the effect was fairly success ful. As is usually the case with the first night of a new piece, the scenery did rot respond so readily as it might have clone to the will of the shifter, and several absurd delays occurred that spoiled the effect of what otherwise would have been very striking tableaux. Much of this, however, could have been prevented if those,who had charge of the ropes had known their business, or at least, had the good taste to attend to it. On one occasion, when the actors had just reached the close of a scene, and the curtain should have dropped, upon them, an individual was seen to rush wildly to the wings and struggle as for life with ropes that would not come undone until the audience had enjoyed a hearty laugh at the absurd situ ation in which somebody’s negligence bad placed them. All this will be remedied, we have no doubt, in to-night’s represen tation, and a fair chance given thereby to the actors, who otherwise were perfectly up to their business. The. make-up of some of the characters was rather incon gruous-, but we scarcely expect that in a town far in the plains every little aid to dramatic effect lies to the hand of an amateur player, and ,play-goers have to make an allowance on this score. A great want, too, was music, and if a tolerably good pianist can be secured, or would volunteer, for to-night we would strongly advise the company to close with him at once. A passably well played piano will go a long way to enliven intervals that are not lively otherwise, and though it may not drown the noise of the carpenter’s hammer, it will deaden the sound of necessary pre parations going on behind the curiam. As regards the enactment of the charac ters in the “ Ticket-of-Leave Man,” we were agreeably surprised with last night’s appearance. There was far less work for the prompter than we expected there would be, and nearly every impersonator displayed an almost perfect knowledge of the text of his part. Bob Brierly, the hero of the piece, had an excellent ex ponent in Mr. F. Browne., who' succeeded in giving a really good pourtrayal of the character. As the name of the drama suggests, it introduces a great deal of the criminal side of life, and as a consequence the detective must play no unimportant part in the piece. Mr. Ivess essayed this part, and for his rendering of ‘ ‘ Hawk shaw” he deserves the highest’ praise. He spoke out well, distinctly, and with good effect, and successfully resisted the ama teur’s temptation to overdo. “ Melter Moss,” tlie Jew, was taken by Mr. Walter Dolman, and this character was, perhaps, the most faultless of the whole cast. His make-up was remarkably good, and those who know Mr. Dolman’s ability, but who did not see him last niglit, will under stand us when we say he was “ all there.” Melter Moss’s “ pal” in crime, “Jim Dalton,” who put a very presentable bur glary and professional thief upon the stage. “ Malthy,” the barman, was very happily represented by Mr. H. Permain, as was the lively “Sam Willoughby,” by Mr. Stephenson. Sam’s “ granny” was made very amusing by Mr. H. Meant. To Mr. 11. Gates was allotted the character of “Mr. Gibson, the bil' broker.” He had a very difficult part to play, but he proved the wisdom of the manager’s selection for this character. The heroine of I;he piece, “ May Edwards,” was played by Mrs. Walter Hill with quiet grace, and the company was exceedingly fortunate in securing her aid. Miss Arethusa May appeared in tlie last act as a Dutch ballad singer, and sang a couple of songs, but y/e do not think her success was so marked as to warrant a stoppage to-night of the legitimate business of the piece to make room for her. The ever welcome faroe, “Box and Cox,” concluded the evening’s entertainment. In this, Miss 'May, Mr. Calvert, and Mr. Gates took part—the latter gentleman at very short notice, to supply the place of Mr. Rowe, who was unable to be present. Altogether, the .company were able to give.a very good account of themselves, and now that the first performance is over, and everything has got the stiffness of newness worked off, we may expect the play to run to-night with telling effect and without a single hitch,

The Council Vacancy. —lt is rumored that Mr. G. A. H. St. Hill will be a can didate for tlie seat at the Council table vacated by Mr. R. W. Slie&'rman. We hear that Mr. Walsh, who nearly stood for the mayoralty, is making up his mind ns to whether he will put up or not. The Bill of Sale Case, —After lunch yesterday, the charge against James Daly for fraudulent removal of horses from his farm, was proceeded with, Mr. Cornell Cross-examining the witness lvelleher at some length, but eliciting nothing new. Tlie case stands adjoijrned till Tuesday.

R. M. Court. —The Resident Magistrate disposed of the following cases to-day William Springhalt for assault, and creat ing a disturbance in a licensed house, was fined 40s. and costs, or thirty days in gaol. James Craig was mulcted £3 6s. in all, for being drank and disorderly, leaving a, dray unati ended,-and using obscene Language an alternative punishment ! of fourteen days imprisonment; was - allowed him., Thomas Jeffrey, for similar-: offenbes . was; punished ih a.like manner.,

The Plains Water Supply. Two of the meetings of ratepayers arranged for by the County Council have still to be held—oho at Ohertsey, on Monday after noon, and the other at the Town Hall, Ashburton, on the evening of the same day. The two last meetings—one at Mr. Passmore’s at Sherwood, and the other at Mr. Pannett’s—resulted in favorable re solutions being passed at the first meeting, but at the second the rating was con sidered too high and! the scheme too elaborate. • It is expected that the meeting at Ashburton on Monday evening, will be the most important one ..f the series.

Mushrooms. —Mushrooms seem to be the rage everywhere just now. A cor respondent writing to the “ Marlborough Times” says : —I don’t know how you Blenheimites fare for mushrooms. We in 'Amuri are surfeited with the most beau tiful mushrooms ; a more plentiful crop I never saw, they might be gathered in cart loads. The fairy rings are seen in every direction. - Curious Accident. —A curious acci dent occurred in Nelson. The members of the Volunteer Fire Brigade were prac tising by jumping from a lad ler placed again stM ‘ G ee : s. Hotel on'to au'indiarub bcr sheet. One man jumped so heavily that lie broke the arm of a man -named Thompson, who was holding the sheet.

A Dry-up Somewhere. —The total esti mated expenditure on spirituous-liquors in the United Kingdom in 1378, amounted to £144,964,942, compared with the sum of £149,772,610 in 1877—thus showing a diminution of upwards of four and a half millions. Asleep in Court. —During the hearing of a case in the Wellington District Couit last Thursday, Mr Baker, the worthy Clerk of the Court, went off into a sound sleep, and was with some di Acuity awakened. , At the same time suspicious noises were heard in the corner where Mr. Short, the bailiff, generally retires after lie has sworn a witness. These noises re sembled distant thunder, and somebody re marked in an audible tone that the bailiff must be asleep. This must have roused Mr. Short, for he suddenly emerged from the corner, and called “ silence ” in a very impressive manner.

CHINESE PROGRESS.

v 1 (From The Alia California.) That the Chinese at home have a pretty well conceived plan for rendering themselves independent of foreigners, as far as possible, appears evident from many circumstances. Intercourse with finreign countries has been chiefly forced upon them by England and other Go vernments, as it was upon the Japanese. The worshippers of Confucius and Buddha, and the spirits of their ances tors, are not only a people by them selves, but a people who would like to be and continue thus If China could effect a non-intercourse policy, it doubtless would do it. But, as it can not, it is willing that its people shall do the best they can abroad. However, they mean to make them selves independent of foreign trade sup plies as far as possible. They took to studying the steamer business, and have mastered it, have purchased steamship lines, and now carry on the internal and coast trade in their own ships, managed and commanded by native Chinese. We do not know how soon they may purchase or build steamships for ocean travel, and send their new modelled ocean rovers into our ports, with the Flag of the Dragon fluttering above ' the decks of Chinese ocean steamers, alive with blue-bloused Chinese sailors. Stranger things have happened. That the Chinese are pro gressing in some respects is quite un questionable.

The latest note of Chinese intention to free themselves from the necessity of depending upon foreign countries for some of the most important necessaries of Chinese life, is the organisation of a joint stock company of Chinese mer chants for the purpose of establishing manufactories of rotten cloth, for the supply of which the Chinese have here tofore depended very much on the British. A very large mill is to be built at Shanghai, and a woollen factory is to be started at Tientsin. The site is selected because Tartar sheep are plen tiful there, and their fleeces can be obtained for very little—only the cost of gathering—not having been utilised heretofore. The Chinese seem deter mined to become independent of foreign manufacturers. a

The leader in these movements is a man of eminence, and he has written strong appeals to the Government and leaders, urging such measures of home production for the purpose of gaining independence of foreign goods. The foreign workmen, necessary and skilled, to teach the Chinese, he says, can be obtained readily, have already been found among English merchants. Con tracts have been entered into with foreigners for such services, to teach different processes ; and the foreigners are to be subjected to fines if within three years the Chinese are not thoroughly practised in weaving.

A Family T ie-Twins.

First elector (referring to candidate of duh’ous origin) : “ His antecedents are doubtfijl.” Second ditto: h Yes, but look at his presents.” No matter if a man does say he wants to be an angel, it i.s always safe to have the name of a good endorser on the bank of his note,

ASHBURTON COUNTY STEEPLECHASE MEETING.

President : Mr. W. C. Walker. Stewards :

Messrs. E. S. Coster, John Carter, E. Hunt, I s ail McLean, Dr. Ross, H. T. Smith, E. Saunders, S. Saunders, A Thomas, E. Wright, jun., and W. C. Walker.

The day did not promise much to begin with, being wet in the morning and threatening to mar the day’s enjoyment; but at the time for commencing the day’s business the weather was perfectly suit able for a good afternoon’s racing, and though the ground was wet and bore' a rather heavy appearance it did not mate rially interfere either with the running or with the jumping. There was a pretty fair attendance on the course, far better than the day promised, and the usual fol lowers were also to be found in the shape of wheel of fortune men, Ac.

The first race on the card was the— Maiden Steeplechase of 15 sovs. ; weight for age. 2 miles. Mr. W. B. Denshire’s Why Not; aged ; 12st. 31b. (Mi*. S. Saun ders) 1 Mr. Carter’s Ginger, aged, 12st. 31b. (Barry) ... . 2

Betting—Even money. On the flag falling, Ginger immediately went to the front, leading at a slow pace over the two first fences. At the post and rail out of plough both horses baulked, but got over together at the second at tempt. Ginger again led to the big post and rails, which both negotiated very cleverly. Mr. Saunders then went up to the leader, and they raced to the second post and rail from home, when Ginger again baulked, but was soon set going again. Ginger led by half a length over the last fence, but the big chestnut coming with a rush, won a very pretty and well-ridden race by half a length. Ashburton County Steeplechase Han dicap, of 25 sovs. 2 miles. Mr. P. Husband’s br.g. Raven; list. 71bs. (Nicholas) ... ... 1 Mr. T. A. Winter’s g.g. Tam o’Shan ter ; list. 71bs. (Kelly) ... 2 Mr. E. Saunders’ b.g. Barry Lyndon; list. lOlbs. ... 3 Albatross, Faugh-a-Ballagh, Merlin, and Moro also ran. I Faugh-a-Ballagh got the best of the start, and Barry the worst. At the first post and rail Tam and Moro baulked, but did not refuse a second offer. Half way round Merlin threw Mr. Loy, and was out of it. Mr. Wilkie’s horse fell at the big jump and bolted. Barry Lyndon, Tam, and Raven then drew away and a grand race followed to the finish, the Raven winning, with Tam second at his heels, and Barry a good third. Hunt Cup, for Silver Cup, value 15 Sovs., weight for age. About 2 miles. Mr. P. Husband's br g Raven, aged,

12st. 31b Nicholas 1 Mr. W. B. Denshire’s ch g Why Not, aged, 12st 31b ... E. Saunders 2 Mr. John Carter’s gg Ginger, aged, 12st 31b Bany 3

A good start was effected, Raven having a slight advantage. The first fence wa s taken in company, and they kept together for the next quarter. Then Why Not dropped astern. At the big hurdle Gin ger threw his rider and bolted, leaving the race to Raven and Why Not. At this time, Why Not was far a-lee, but steadily picked up, reducing his distance to the last hurdle, which the two cleared together, but at the finish Raven had it by a neck.

LAST NIGHT'S CABLEGRAMS.

{Age Special. ) 1 .fiN don, May 22

Another insurrection, of a still more serious character, has broken out in Macedonia. The Turkish terms of pacefication have been definitely re fused, and autonomy is demanded.

AUSTRALIAN.

(Reuter s 7 'digrams.)

Sydney, May 23,

Advices from New Guinea state that an attack had been made on the Mis sion by a large number of hostile natives in 118 canoes. The friendly natives persuaded them to retire. New Zealand 'oats, as. rod. to 35.; brandy, kerosene, sngar, rice and can dles, unchanged. Sailed —Hero, for Auckland ; Bel gium from Cooktown for Sydney.

A SAUCY DOG IN THE PULPIT.

When Spurgeon was still almost a lad he was sent down to preach for an aged Baptist minister in the country. On his arrival, the old man looked at him as if he expected the world to come to an end by the mere force of the boy’s impudence ; and, instead of giving the accustomed greeting, walked up and down muttering loud enough to be heard, “ Tut, tut, is it come to this ! boys for pulpits ! children to preach ! babies to preach ! ” Mr. Spurgeon, too, muttered to himself, but not loud enough to be heard, “You shall pay for this, old boy.” So next morning he chose for his first lesson the sixteenth chapter of Proverbs, and read until he came to to the verse, “ a hoary head is a crown of glory.” Looking up with an air of surprise, he exclaimed, to the astonish ment of the orthodox congregation, “ Solomon’s wrong there. Some hoary heads can’t be civil to a boy who comes to preach for them. Rudeness gives no crown to glory.” Then turning to the book, he added with dramatic sur prise “ Oh, I see, Solomon’s right, after all, for rudeness even to a lad who preaches for you is not the way of righteousness.” The old man was capable of bearing a joke even from the pulpit, and when the sermon was oyer, ran up the stairs and, slapping the boy preacher on the back, exclaimed with delight, “Thee’rt the sauciest dog that ever barked in a pulpit.”

TO-DAY’S TELEGRAMS.

Volunteer Review:

; !;. /Auckland, Saturday. The: Volunteer' Review has been postponed till Monday; by. direction of the Minister of Defence in response to the public wish!. ; ■ i /.. w .

Y. M. C. Association, J The annual .session cof the winter evening lectures in connection with the Young Men’s ' Christian Association commenced last evening. Mr. F. Larkins presided. Bishop Cowie and the Revs. T. W. Dunn and J. S. Hall delivered addresses. The hall was crowded. ' ■

Sporting. , Wanganui, Saturday. The nominations for the Wanganui Steeplechase Handicap are—Awatiori,. Victor, Medora, Grey Momus, Loch Lomond, Baron, Giraffe, The Don, Warrengola, Otawa, and Gazelle. Han dicap Trot Little Nell, Ambler, Gipsy, Diamond, Darkey, Maid of Eccleston, Jack Tar, Marmion.

Timaru, Saturday, The ship Margaret Galbraith, is ex pected to sail for London to-day. Rain is falling, heayily; which will greatly mar the success: of the Trades men’s Athletic Sports. -

Rodgers, for obtaining money under false pretences, and G; T. Blantern, a young man of 22 years of. age, for forging and uttering, were committed for trial at the Supreme Court yester day. . , ■ , -- ’ Fatal Accident. - Dunedin, Saturday. Mrs. R. K. Murray, of Murray’s Private Hotel, fell through a skylight last night, cutting her left breast seriously, which resulted in her death this morning. The volunteers paraded and fired a salute this morning in honor of the Queen’s Birthday. It is raining hard, and the ; prospects for the races are bad. " -* -; - J

FOR HUSBANDS.

Don’t think when you have won a wifo that yon have also won a slave. Don’t think that the woman you have promised to love, cherish, and protect, becomes your servant as her part of:the contract. Don’t think your wife has less feeling than your sweetheart. Her relationship only is changed, not her nature. . , Don’t think that you can dispense with all "the little civilities of life toward her on marrying. .. She appreciates those quite as much as other women. Don’t be gruff and rude at home. Had you been that sort of. fellow before marriage, the probabilties are that you would be sewing on your own buttons still. Don’t make your wife feel that she is an encumbrance on you,by giving grudg ingly. What she needs give cheerfully, , as if it were a pleasure to do so. She-will - ‘ feel better ; so will you. Don’t meddle in the affairs of the house under her charge. You have no more right to be poking your nose into the kitchen than she has to walk into your place of business and give direc tions to your employes. Don’t find fault with her extravagances in ribbons, etc., until you have shut down on cigars, to bacco, etc. Don’t leave your wife at home : to nurse the children on the score of eco nomy, while you bolt down town at night to see the show, or spend a dollar on bil liards. Don’t bolt your supper and hurry off to spend your evenings lounging away from your wife. Before marriage you couldn’t spend evenings enough with her. Don’t think that board and clothes are a sufficient return for all that a wife does for you. Don’t expect yoUr wife to love and honor you if you prove a brute, un worthy of love and honor. Don’t caress your wife in public, and snarl and growl at her in private. This proves you both a hypocrite and a dog. Don’t wonder that .your wife is • not as cheerful as she used to be, when she labors from early morn till late at night to pander to the comfort of a selfish being who has not soul enough to appreciate her.—Waverley.

Zululand. — According to correspon dents who, in American phraseology, hav«. “ been there,” Zululand is one of the most frightful countries that ever white man set foot in. Not only are the Zulus themselves yet more terrible fellows than our fancy has already pictured them, pos sessing. every physical and mental qualifi cation necessary to the formation of a per fect light infantry, but they, naked savages as they are, seem to rush unhurt and un impeded through scrub of the most terrible description. Four out of every five bushes bear thorns which a European can only hope to face when clad in the “ best mole skin.” The name of these thorns, we are assured by a competent authority, is “ le gion,” arid they are as formidable to white men as they are apparently harmless to the Zulus. But if Zululand is an ugly place for men it is for worse for horses ; what between the “ tsetse-fly, snakes, horse-sickness, poison-root, and change of diet” above ground, to say nothing of “ ant-bears and ratels” below it, not 10 per cent, of those animals will be alive two months after their arrival. Now, warn ings are valuable, and so far little sagacity has been shown, we fear, in the manage ment of the campaign; yet it is well to be moderate. Wait-a-bit thorns are ugly, no doubt, and acclimatised horses are far better than those fresh from England. Still in this very Zululand mounted Boers have held their own ; and what could be done by a handful of Dutchmen ought .not prove very severe work for a little army of Englishmen. There is nothing more wonderful than the effect of vanity on the human mind. We hear of a young lady who was presented with half a dozen costly night gowns elaborately embroidered in colored silk, not long ago, and she became a sonambu list for the next six nights running.— “ Boston Globe.” Beer may not make you fat, but an overdose will make you lean— up against Something, No wonder a ship is called “ she.” She has shifts, stays, an apron, hooks and eyes, pins, caps, and ribbons, hoods, poppet, and a husband.

Saturday, May 24,18^9.]

THE ASHBURTON HERALD



Clothing Establishment. NCOURAGE NEW ZEALAND INDUSTRIES. O THE PEOPLE OF THE ASHBURTON DISTRICT. " MESSRS. ALL E-N STE I N jg RO S: Desire to inform you that a RETAIL BRANCH of the EW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY. IS NOW OPEN IN THE NEW BRICK BUILDING ASHBURTON, (Next Bullock & Co.’s Rooms) To effectually introduce their Goods and drive out the rOjovtsd . article they have decided to sell a SINGLE GARMENT AT THE W HOLE-SALE PRICE. All goods are marked in plain , figures, for, net cash only. Any article purchased and not approved of will he exchanged with the same courtesy with which it was sold, or- if desired, the money will be returned. ■ The Success which has attended the Neva Zealand Clothing Fac ' tory’s Retail Branches in Auck land, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin, and other towns, leads the Proprietors to believe that there exists a praiseworthy desire on the part of the public to encourage New Zealand Indus tries, especially where superior advantages are offered, and your support is solicited on this understanding only. WILLIAM SPARROW, 67 Manager Ashburton Branch.



Chemists. HERBAL MEDICINES. PERSONS suffering from liver coin plaints, coughs, colds, worms, skin diseases, &c., are invited to try Nature’s cheap and universal remedy, “HERBS.” J ames Neil, importer of Herbs, and Bo tanic medicines, George street, Dunedin, has appointed MR. J. M. CAMBRIDGE, Chemist, 'Ashburton, Agent for his highly-extolled medicines, Composition Powder for colds, Dandelion Coffee and Dandelion Pills for liver com plaints, Headache Pills, Botanic Cough Syrup ~ ~ Worm Powuei’s ~ Stomach Bitters ~ Blood Purifier, &e. Roots, Herb*., Barks, &c. of every kind. 370 CAMBRIDGE’S ORANGE-QUININE TONIC WINE CAMBRIDGE’S Orange Quinine TONIC WINE. T HIS invaluable preparation is a pure solution of Qui nine in the finest Syd ney Orange Wine, and is most strongly recom mended to persons suf fering from indigestion, loss of appetite, ner vousness, neuralgia,&c. Asa general Tonic after recovery from fever, or any indisposition, it is more efficacious in re pairing the exhausted mental and bodily powers than any other medicine. Sole in wine bottles (each guaranteed to contain 30 grains of pure Quinine), .Price, is. 6d. Prepared only by J. M. CAMBRIDGE, Medical Hall, jao Ashburton. Business Notices. ~~ THE AS H BURT ON HERALD, Published Daily. Country Edition ... 3p.m. Town Edition ... 4.30 p. m. are requested to make known any irregularity in the delivery, whether in Town or Country, which shall be immediately remedied. Country Sub scribers along the Wakanui Road to the school, thence to Scafield, Cambridge, and Newlaiid, are supplied by the mail-cart every Tuesday and Friday, ]



Business Notices. fODDER & /COMPANY’S T.E. E ODDER & C ( , * Direct Shipment of • Winter Drapery, <&c., Ex Coriolanus, HAS NOW ARRIVED, Consisting of Dress Stuffs, Calicos, Sheetings, Quilts, Towels, ■ Clothing, ’ Carpets, Druggets, Etc., Etc., Etc. »>‘Y i DOZEN Morley’s Hosmry, con t ‘~jl sis ting of Hose, Pants, Shivts, and Socks. . ■ . , ... Crewdson’s Calicos, No. 2 to No. 6, direct from the makers. AA PAIRS BLANKETS, from the Best Manufactory—Witney. PIECES FLANNEL, from the Manufacturers, Rochdale. DOZ. Cambric HANDKERCHIEFS from the Manufacturers, Belfast. nn PIECES TWEED, from the Manufactory, Huddersfield. Horrocks’s Long Cloth, direct from the makers. Heavy Scotch Shirts, from the Best House in Glasgow.



ALSO, A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF Crockery, China, Glassware, Paperhangings, Hardware, Cabinet Goods, Cutlery, Electro-plate, &e., &c., &c. The whole of the above bought by their London agents, on the most advan tageous terms, with.best discounts from manufacturers, will be Sold at the SMALLEST POSSIBLE PROFIT. T. R. HOLDER & COMPANY purpose giving every advantage to their new and increasingly large circle of customers, by Selling the above Shipment of DRAPERY AND GENERAL MERCHANDISE, AT WHOLESALE, OR LESS THAN WHOLESALE PRICES, FOR CASH, IN ANY QUANTITIES, Especially as Another Shipment is daily expected per “ Redgauntlet,” and they would rather make a sacrifice of profit than pay too heavily on Insurance Risk. Also just added to stock TEAS AND SUGARS OP SPLENDID VALUE. BREAD, per Loaf, for Cash, at the Store ; sd. if delivered for Cash or Weekly Accounts Only. Flour always on hand Jin 501 b., ioolb., and 2oolb. Bags. A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF COLONIAL AND IMPORTED Boots and Shoes, FURNISHING AND HOUSEHOLD IRONMONGERY. AGENTS FOR NORWICH UNION Fire Insurance SOCIETY. HODDER and COMPANY .ASHBURTON. 814



Wants, &c. .\TTAjSTTED, by a Man of 13 years W' Colonial experience, a Situation as a FARM SERVANT. Can Sow with both hands, good with the Plough or any Farm Labor, or as Manager of the same. Three of a family—oldest daughter, house keeper for me ; and two sons, one 8 years and the other 5 years. Apply—Heral d Office. V 918 ANTED, a Man and a Woman SERVANT—SingIe, or married -couple. Man must understand horses, woman be thoroughly acquainted with housekeeping. Apply 838 " HERALD OFFICE. WANTED, Apprentices and Improv i ers for the Dressmaking. Apply to MISS CAUSEY, at T. R. Hodder and Company’s. 770 "TTT ANTED Known, ’ that FIFTEEN y y Words are inserted in this Column for ONE SHILLING; if booked, Scale Charge. Public Notices. WESLEYAN CHURCH, Cameron ; Street. —Service will be conducted in the. above Church To-morrow Morning by Mr. Allison, and in the Evening by Rev. W. Keall. 919 PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH, Wills-street—Service will be con ducted in the above Church To-morrow — Morning and Evening. 920 PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. The Rev. B. J. Westbrooke will preach in the above Church To-morrow Morning and Evening. 873 NOTICE OF REMOVAL. HM. JONES begs to inform his . friends and the public 'generally, that after ’the 24th rust, he v, 'll he found at his NEW PREMISES, BARING SQUARE, (Ne zi Post Office). Stationery, Books, Toys, Fancy Goon s :, Music, Ac. 397 FREDERICK PAVITT, COMMISSION AGENT, Etc., East Street, Ashburton, BEGS to notify to the Public that be has received the following appointment : I HEREBY appoint FREDERICK PAVTTT, of Ashburton, a Certifi cated Accountant in Bankruptcy. C. D. R. WARD, District Judge. April 25, 1879. 7G6



Amusements. HOSPITAL LIBRARY FUND. TOWN HALL, ASHBURTON. IMMENSE ATTRACTION. TO-NIGHT! Under the Patronage of HIS WORSHIP THE MAYOR AND BOROUGH COUNCILLORS, The Members of the LOYAL ASHBURTON LODGE, The Members of the ASSHBURTON FIRE BRIGADE, The Members of the FORESTERS COURT, The Members of the GOOD TEMPLAR LODGES. THE A SHBURTON AMATEUR DRA _l\_ MATIG CLUB Will play Tom Taylor’s Celebrated Sensa tional Drama, entitled “TICKET-OF-LUaVE MAN.” CHARACTERS— Robert Brierly (a Lancashire lad) M: F. Browne James Dalton (alias Downey, alias the Tiger), Mr. C. Brown Hawksliaw (a Detective) ... .. Mr J. Ivess Melter Moss Mr W. •. lolrnaa Mr Gibson,(a Bill Broker) ... Mr PI. Gai.es Sam Willoughby Mr IT. Stephenson Maltby... Mr IT. Pevmaine May Edwards... Mas. Walter Mill Mrs Willoughby Mr PI. Meant Detectives, Guests, Navvies, &c. Time —The Present Day. An Interval of three years and a half between the first and second acts, and intervals of six and four months between the second and third, and third and last acts respectively. NEW SCENERY, NEW ■ DRESSES, . AND EFFECTS. PROGARMME OF SCENERY AND INCIDENTS, ACT I. Seeing Life.—The Bellevue Gardens, in a South-Western Suburb. (Summer even ing). ACT Jl. Back from Portland,—May Edwards’s Lodg ings. ACT Ilf. The Office Messenger.—A Bill Broker's Office in the City. ACT IV. Hunted down. —The Bridgewater Arms.—A Street in the City,—An old City Church yard. Songs by Messrs. Gates, Stephenson, and Cox will be introduced in the “ Bellevue Gardens” and “ Bridgewater Aims” scenes. The Company will play at SOUTH RAKAIA AND TSMUKA, Intending to spare themselves no trouble to raise a fund worthy of Ashburton. Prices—Chairs ~c., S?CPnd -Seats 25., Gallery IS. Carriages at liny, J. IVESS, Hon. Treasurer. 877 F, BROWNE, Sffige Manager.



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