The Ashburton Herald AND Borough and County Advertiser With which is incorporated the “Evening Echo”). TUESDAY, MARCH 30, 1880.

It is being brought strongly before the eyes of the colony that some sort of regu* lation is required for steamers going through the celebrated French Pass at night. It was only a few nights ago a Nelson steamer got out of the jaws death by the skin of her teeth in thi s narrow pass haring, as nearly as may be, been run down by the Waitaki as she was rounding the shai’p and sudden point at the north entrance. The Nelson steamer managed to swing round by dexterous management on the part of her captain, and thus he was able to clear the Waitaki by all that was wanted to save his steamer and the one that was passing him, but a few feet more, and there would have been but little hope that either one or other of the steamers would have been saved, and considering the ugly character of the dangerous pass, the narrowness and depth of the channel, and the frowning cliffs on either side, the chance of rescue for the passengers would have been well nigh hopeless. The occurrence was the first of the kind that we remember in many years, and perhaps it was because people set it down as one that might pro bably never again be repeated, the chances being so much against two steamers meet ing in the French Pass, that after the first surprise created by the event, there was no more notice taken of the affair. On Saturday night last, however, we learn that almost an exact repetition of the scene occurred, the steamers this time being the Nelson steamer Charles Edward, and the West Coast steamer Grafton. We are told by a meagre telegram on the sub ject that the Charles Edward just managed to back out of the p>ass in time to allow the advancing Grafton to emerge into clear water. As we have already stated, the pass is one in which, should an acci dent occur, almost inevitable death would wait upon the passengers of the colliding vessels, and now that the occurrence of two hair-breadth escapes within a few days of each other has shown that the un expected collision may happen at any moment, it would be well that the marine authorities should give thought to the framing of rules for the guidance of vessels using the pass, the observance of which rules would save the occurrence of as dire a calamity as can be well imagined.

Criminal Assault. —Detective Neill, of Christchurch, on Saturday, arrested a man named Skedgewcll on a charge of having committed a criminal assault at Ashburton.

Banquet. —We understand that a banquet is to be given by several admirers of the late proprietor of the “Mail” to that gentleman, on his return from the North to fight out the libel case. Clean Sheet.— There were no police cases for the R.M. to deal with on Satur day nor yesterday, so that in Ashburton at least the holidays have been observed with commendable decorum.

Wesleyan. —On Sunday last it was announced that the Weslej'an Church would be lighted with gas next Sabbath ; and that the quarterly meeting of office bearers on Wednesday evening next, would probably be held at the parsonage, in consequence of the gjn.?P»rs using the church for laying the pipes.

The Sacking op Me. Furness’ Shop. —ln connection with the disgraceful rush that was made on Good Friday on the shop of Mr. Furness, when the premises were sacked of everything liftable by the Volunteers. Captain Feld wick, who had command of the Invercargill contingent, denies that any of his men had to do with the affair.

Easter Services at St. Mark’s, Rakaia. —On Easter Day, special services were held in St. Mark’s Church, Rakaia. The church had been very tastefully de corated by the ladies of the district, and presented a very pleasing sight. In the morning the attendance was not so good as might have been, but in the evening the Church was crowded. The service in the evening was choral, Mrs. C. H. M'Lean presiding at the organ.

Communion. —The sacrament of the Lord’s Supper was dispensed in the Pres byterian Church, Ashburton, on Sunday, when the largest number of communicants that has ever attended on any previous celebration, partook. Suitable sermons were preached by the pastor on the occasion, and in the evening, and large numbers of Presbyterians from the country attended. The elders who assisted at the sacrament were Messrs Moore, of Waterton, and Henderson, of Methven. Masonic. —At the regular meeting of the Thistle Lodge, S.C., on Thursday evening, Bro. Quill was installed as W. Master of that Lodge, by Bro. Taylor, P.M., from Lyttelton, assisted by visiting Past-Masters. There was a good attend ance of the Lodge. The new Worshipful Master acknowledged the honor that the brethren had conferred upon him, ex pressing his determination to do all in his power to promote the interests of Masonry and the Thistle Lodge in particular. This Lodge, which is under the Scotch Consti tution, is prospering, and the next meet ing is expected to be held in the new Masonic Hall, Tancred street.

Unregistered Dogs. —At the Court to day several cases of keeping unregistered dogs were disposed of in the usual manner.

Dr Irving’s Lecture on Bees. —We are sorry that Dr Irving’s promised lec ture on the interesting subject of bee keeping has had to be postponed for a few days, but the definite date will be an nounced as early as possible. Easter Monday.— -Yesterday was ob served almost entirely in Ashburton as a holiday, and the day being fine, many of the residents took a day’s outing, all the available conveyances being brought into requisition, from the modest dray to the capacious “Princess” ’bus. The latter rehicle took a large party to Wakanui. The beach, always a refuge at holiday time, had a fair share of pic-nic parties, while not a few pleasure-seekers made for the hills. The crack of the gun was a frequent sound, too, in places that afforded sport for our local shots.

Civil Cases. —At the R. M. Court to day there was very little business done. In two cases the amounts sued for were paid into Court, and in another —Land Tax Commissioners v. Cairncross —there was no appearance of either party. M'Kerrow and Co. sued one Gordon for L 59 15s. lOd., and obtained judgment on confession with L 5 17s. costs, immediate execution being granted. Mr. Branson appeared for plaintiffs. The same plain tiffs sued the same defendant for LlO, Mr. Branson appearing for them in this case also. Judgment on confession was obtained, with L 3 3s. costs. A number of cases brought by the Longbeach Road Board against defaulting ratepayers were adjourned till April 9, owing to the illness of the Board’s clerk, Mr. Cuthbert.

The Burnham Accident.— On the Btli of March, it will be remembered, a little three-year old child named Gilpin, had her arm almost severed from her body, and one foot badly crushed, by an accident that happened to her at Burnham Rail way Station. She was a passenger in a train with her mother, who also had an infant in her arms. The train in which they had travelled from Christchurch drew up in a siding to allow another train to pass on the main line. The train in which they were passengers came to a dead halt, and was perfectly still, but some minutes afterwards moved on again a few yards. In the interval the passen gers were getting out, and while the husband of Mrs. Gilpin, who had come to meet his family, was assisting the mother and infant from the carriage, the train made the sudden advance of a few yards referred to. The little girl who was injured was on the carriage platform, and was jerked off, falling before the wheels, which passed over her, and mutilated her as above described. She was taken to the Christchurch hospital, where she died on the 23rd inst. On Thursday last an inquest was held at the hospital, when, after hearing the evi dence of those who witnessed the acci dent, the railway officials, and the medical men, the jury returned a verdict to the effect that the child had died from diarrhoea and sickness, aggravated by the accident on the railway. They also added a rider suggesting that when a passenger train is drawn on a siding, the passengers should not he allowed to leave the train until it is brought up alongside the plat form, and also that the points should be attended to by the pointsman, and not by the guard. Sale of Farms. —A very good land in vestment offers in the putting up to auction of the farms at Leeston, Waka nui, and the Upper Ashburton that be longed to the late Mr. John Joyce, and which are now brought into the market by Messrs. Friedlander Bros, at the instance of the administrator of Mr. Joyce’s estate. Messrs. H. Matson and Co. are the auctioneers, and they have classified the land into suitable lots, the first being the Leeston farm of 75 acres, on two sec tions, and will be sold sepai-ately ; the second, the goodwill of a lease, with seven years to run, of an educational reserve near Killinchy, 150 acres in extent, at a rental of os. per acre ; the third, 200 acres of freehold arable land at Wakanui, fenced, and with all the needful buildings for a fine farm ; the fourth, a freehold of 346 acres near Gould and Cameron’s, also carrying a dwelling-house and farm build ings, 140 acres in English grass, and two acres in orchard ; and the fifth 293 acres of freehold immediately adjoining lot 4. The sale will take place in Christchurch on the 10th, at the land salerooms of Matson and Co.

The Cadets' Encampment at Waimate. —There are about 100 boys in the Cadets’ camp at Waimate, and the affair is quite a success, so far, at least, as the small num ber of cadets will allow it to be. It is im possible, of course, with such a handful of boys to attempt any military manoeuvre of any consequence on the open ground, so that the officers have turned their atten tion to skirmishing and guerriila work, for which the bush hills and gorges at Waimate afford a fine opportunity. The lads do not take kindly to the tents, and failing to sleep get up long before the regulation hour, 5.30. On the march to the camping ground, though most of the lads stuck gamely to the road a number did a good growl at its length, and one becoming footsore had to be helped on his way by a buggy that passed at a handy time. On the whole the boys have been well-behaved, though one or two instances of larrikinism are reparted. On Sunday there was a church parade.

Clearing Sales. —Messrs. Matson and Co. will submit to auction on Friday, April 2, at the Ashburton sale-yards, the whole horses, cattle, and farming plant that belonged to the late Mr. John Joyce, and we would commend the sale to farmers as a good opportunity for getting possession of a good thing at a reasonable price, seeing that the live stock are of a superior class, and the implements, &c., very good indeed, while the sale is with out reserve.- —On Thursday next, the sale of the farming stock and implements of Mr. George Parkin, will take place at his farm about three mile 3 from the township, and about the same distance from Dro more. Some excellent teams will be put up, and all the impedimenta of the farm. The sale will be in the hands of Messrs. Edmiston Bros, and Gundry, auctioneers. —On Friday, the 9th, the farms and farm stocking of Mr. Benjamin Ecle will be disposed of by H. Matson and Co., and the catalogue shows some good and useful stuff in the shape of horses, cattle, sheep, and pigs, while all the implements will also be put up.

TELEGRAPHIC.

TO-DAY’S CABLEGRAMS.

LATEST FROM EUROPE (Reuter's. ) The War in Afghanistan. Bombay, March 28. Intelligence has been received from Cabul that severe fighting has taken place between that city and Gundamuk. The Kohistanis having effected a junction with the other hostile tribes, made a desperate attack on the British position between Cabul and Gundamuk. Heavy fighting ensued, and the enemy were repulsed with great loss. The British loss is trifling. Mr. Gladstone’s Illness London, March 28. Mr. Gladstone has recovered from his recent illness. The War between Chili and Peru. News has been received from South America of hostilities between the Chilians and the Peruvians. A severe battle has been fought at Mosquequa, which resulted in the defeat of the Chilians, who suffered a loss of thirteen hundred, killed and wounded.

TO-DAY’S TELEGRAMS.

INTERPROViNOIAL.

The Volunteers. Grahamstown, March 30. The Waikato Cavalry and Auckland Artillery were entertained at a banquet last evening, and there will be a grand ball to-night. Cavalry races are being held at Parawai to-day. The Civil Service Commission. Invercargill, March 30. The Civil Service Commission, which arrived last night, proceed to Queenstown, where they will begin an enquiry. A Boy Shot. Bobert Curtis, a boy of ten years, and the son of Mr. Curtis, of the Temperance Hotel, was accidentally shot yesterday. He had gone out by train to visit some relatives, and on finding they had left, re turned to the railway platform nearer to the town. Wlii’e waiting there he was shot as stated. It is not yet known by whom the fatal shot was fired, but two boys who were in the vicinity will be ex amined on the subject.

LAST NIGHT’S CABLEGRAMS.

BRITISH & FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE (Reuters Telegrams.) London, March 26. The total reserve in notes and bullion in the Bank of England is L 17,375,000. The Duke of Richmond and Gordon, Lord President of the Privy Council, has resigned that position in the Ministry. Die Marquis of Hartington made a speech at a Liberal meeting to-day, in which he reiterated the policy set forth in his receut manifesto. He further said that if returned, he would endeavor to establish European concert, and would be pi-epared to use coercive measures towards Turkey in order to force her to introdnee internal reform. Mr. Gladstone is severely indisposed! His illness was caused by over work and strain attending electioneering. March 25. Authentic intelligence has been re ceived with reference to the movements of the Afghan pretender, Abdul Rahman, who recently crossed the river Oxus from Russian territory, and was believed to be arming at Balkh and Badakshan. Abdul Rahman has now joined the Turcoman forces under Mahommed Isa, near Akocha, 44 miles from Balkh, and presumably in tends to descend upon Cabul should an opportunity offer. The strength of his force is not known. It is believed that General Roberts is watching his progress, and it is expected that the British troops will secure the town of Charkar, on the road to Balkh, in order to oppose Abdul Rahman should he advance. The Etnpi-css Eugenie, together with her suite, sailed to-day for the Cape. The Queen left for the Continent to day. March 27. It is announced that Prince Leopold will shortly leave England on a tour through Canada and the United States. London, March 24. Arrived Weymouth, barque, from New Zealand. The Royal Commission dissolving Par liament has been issued. It states that England’s relationship with Foreign Powers is of a friendly character, which is considered most favorable for the main tenance of the tranquility of Europe. It also hopes for a speedy settlement of af fairs in Afghanistan.

Paris, March 25.

The French Government having re solved to prosecute repressive measures against the Jesuits are about to issue deciees dissolving the Society of Jesus in France, and expelling all foreign members.

AUSTRALIAN.

(Reuter's Telegrams.) Sydney, March 29. Exhibition Commission awards—Bag nail, Thames; Halcombe, Fielding ; Otago Museum ; all first prizes for timber exhibits ; Harbour Board, Auckland ; Dr. Campbell, ICaipara ; Hornby, Picton; Norrie, Auckland ; second. Potts, Christchurch, for cones, first. Gum— Labonde, first ; Baker, Wellington, second. Also, sundry other awards.

Sydney, March 25.

The Council again amended the Stamp Bill. A long Cabinet meeting was held to-day, to consider the situation, the result of which is yet unknown. Sydney, March 24. Sailed —City of New York, with the outward San Francisco mails.

Adelaide, March 25.

The official statement of South Austra lian wheat statistics, shows that the total acreage is 1,458,096, producing 14,260,964 bushels. The average yield is nine bushels 47 pounds per acre for pa3t season.

Melbourne, March 25. Mr. Higginbotham has been re-instated in his former position of Engineer-in- Chief of the Railways of Victoria. Mr. Watson, the late Engineer-in-Chief, re fuses to accept his old position, and leaves the public service. Arrived —Arawata, from New Zealand.

INTERPROVINCIAL.

Auckland, March 29.

Tl:e Ponsonby regatta passed off suc cessfully. The open boat race was won easily by Toy. At the Domain athletic sports, Hutton, of Auckland, beat Frier, of Dunedin, easily for the championship and LSO a side. Hutton won by ten yards in 100 and five in 200 yards. Henderson’s Mill races were well at tended. The principal race was the Hen derson’s Mill Cup of 100 sovs. Golden Crown, 1 ; Malvern, 2 ; Gilderoy, 3. At the Thames volunteer review 1000 paraded, infantry, cavalry, and artillery. There was a large attendance of people. Wellington, March 29.

Bishop Redwood and Pastor Chiniquy were fellow-passengers to San Francisco by the mail yesterday.

The steamers Charles Edward and Grafton had a narrow escape from collision in the French Pass on Saturday night. The former managed to back out of the channel in time.

The’ horses Hornby, Tera, Randwick, Clarence, Lara, and Horseman left in the Te Anau to-day for the Canterbury races. The Druids’ procession and fete to-day were a great success. The weather was fine.

Grant and Foster, the Lincolnshire Delegates, made an inspection of the Kaipara district, before their departure by the outgoing San Francisco steamer. Before they left they stated that their im pressions of Hew Zealand had been most favorable. They had been received every where most hospitably. In the south, however, they found that all the good agricultural land had passed from the hands of Government, and only some runs remained open, but that was not the sort of land they had been looking for. They were much pleased with the Wai kato, and also with what they had seen of North Auckland. It now remained entirely with Government whether and when they personally return to settle in Hew Zealand. The difficulty in the way is that having been accustomed to farm areas of a thousand acres and upwards, and having capital to bring such an area under cultivation, there were obstacles in the way of obtaining such farms from Go vernment. Te Aroha block, in which they would immediately take up 15,000 acres for themselves and other Lincoln shire farmers, is surveyed into lots not to exceed 300 acres. It appears doubtful whether Government will meet their views by granting larger areas. The De legates have written to the press return ing thanks for the genuine hospitality which they have universally received, and regretting that their obligations are so great, and their time so limited, that they cannot send their acknowledgements in detail. Hawera, March 27. Ho political significance is attached to the pounding of Mr. Stevenson’s horses. The animals strayed away, and the Maoris had found them. Everything is quiet, and apparently satisfactory. The camp is likely to shift next week. Hawera, March. 29. The Commissioners had a very satisfac tory interview with Titokowaru, Koperi, and other important chiefs yesterday. They regard the native difficulty as now at an end, although things were very gloomy when they first came. Napier, March 29. The bar is still very bad. The outward English mail was left behind, as the Rotorua was not communicated with. Great indignation is expressed, as it is generally thought the lifeboat could have gone out if started at the proper time. Communication with most of the country districts has been restored, but the coaches are unable to run through the Seventy-Mile Bush. Tanner lost 1500 sheep, and Col. Whitmore 2000 by the floods. Wellington, March 27. Some wreckage, reported by the Maoris as being in Barnes’ Bay, has been identi fied by the Marine Department as part of the Mabel Jane, wrecked at West Wanga nui in 1878. The Governor has received a cablegram from the Governor of Hew South Wales, stating that Her Majesty’s Ambassador at Paris lias been instructed to urge the French Government to prohibit assistance being given to liberated convicts in emi grating from Hew Caledonia to the Aus tralian colonies. Wellington, March 29. Bishop Redwood, who leaves by the San Francisco steamer en route for Rome, was to-day presented with a highly com plimentary address from the Catholics of Wellington, in replying to which he ex pressed a hope of speedy return with an additional number of priests for the dio cese. A meeting has been called by the Mayor, at the request of a number of working men, to consider a scheme for constructing the West Coast railway on a land settlement plan. The following resolutions will be proposed:—“ 1. That the Government survey settlements along the line of railway as near as possible ten miles apart, the settlements to be sub divided into 25-acre sections, more or less, according to soil, &c., and to be paid for by balance of wages, or failing that, to run ten years before final payment is demanded.” “2. That the price of the land be fixed at L2 per aero.” “3. That the rate of wages be fixed at Gs., 75., and Bs. per day.” “4. That the Government provide rations at Is. 3d. per head, each man to decide whether he will accept a full ration for each member of his family or not.” “5. That in addition to rations each man receive 10s. per week.” “G. That any 10 or 12 men shall have the option of selecting sections contiguous one to the other.”

There is a prospect of Wellington oars men taking the challenge of Messrs. White Bros, of Mercury Bay, Auckland. Mr. Batkin, on behalf of the Wellington men, has written to the Nelson Rowing Club, asking them in the event of the challenge being accepted to lend their boat for the race. A telegram received from Taupo to-day says that a magnificent meteor was seen at 9 o’clock last night, which exploded in the south-west with a report like tnat of heavy artillery. Westport, March 27. Two of the Westport Colliery Company’s coal weie brought to town on Thursday. More will come on Tuesday. Waiau, March 29. Constable Cartmill and a search party of fifteen residents have just started for the foot of the Cloudy Range to look for a man named Ward, supposed to be lost in

that direction. Ho is a stranger to the district, and was last seen on Thursday, without hat or coat, making for the hills. He has no swag, and as it has been raining incessantly, fears are entertained for his safety. Blenheim, March 27.

Information was received here tc-day that the schooner Susannah Rose had gone ashore at Flaxbourne last Saturday. The schooner had all her canvas blown away on Friday night, and at 3.30 Saturday morning she struck near the mouth of the river Ure, six miles from Flaxbourne station. The captain and six men jumped off the jibboom into the surf and battled their way to dry land. Four reached the station on Sunday morning, and the same evening went with the station hands in search of their mates. Two were found on Monday, but the captain is still missing. Further search was made, and his tracks were found on the Ure river. The footmarks w r ere followed up for three miles along the bank. When found he was stretched full length in a shallow pool amongst a patch of boulders in the middle of the river. The intervening current being very deep and swift, it was only after a hard struggle that the men got to the captain and con veyed him to the bank. He was stiff from exposure, and could not move a limb. It appears from the capta’n’s own account that, on entering the river to cross, the current carried him off his legs ana swept him down some distance. He managed to get hold of a large boulder and kick off his heavy sea boots, but, on relinquishing his hold, ivas carried to the shallow spot where he was rescued. He had been 50 hours without food or drink, and had got into such a weak state that when his preservers were within 10 yards he could not answer their calls. Great praise is given to the station hands for the gallant manner in which they accom plished his rescue in the face of a swollen torrent. Dunedin, March 29. The trousers identified as worn by Butler on the night before the Cumber land street murders have been found, near the Horthern Cemetery. They are said to be stained with blood. The criminal calendar consists of eighteen cases, including two cases of cut ting and wounding, one of horse stealing, five of highway robbery, one of man slaughter, and one of wilful murder. The Dunedin Jockey Club have ap pointed three members of Committee to act with Mr. Moore in framing handicaps for the Queen’s Birthday meeting.

SPORTING.

THE CHRISTCHURCH AUTUMN MEETING.

[by telegraph.]

Racecourse, March 30.

The poor attendance on the course to day is in marked contrast to the number present yesterday. The scratching of Fish hook and York for the big event late last night has altered the betting. Titania is now coming into favor. On Le Loup’s arrival on the course he created consider able attraction. He seems fit enough, as far as appearances go. The three final acceptors saddled for the Free Handicap of three sovs. each, with 50 sovs. added. One mile. Le Loup ... ... ... 1 Tera ... 2 On Dit ... ... ... 3 Betting—Six to four on Le Loup. On Dit got the best start and kept the lead until turning up the straight for home, when Le Loup came up passing the others and winning easily by a length. Time—lmin. 47|secs. L 62 were on the totalisator, L 25 on the favorite. Great Autumn Handicap, of 10 sovs each, 300 sovs. added. Ik miles. Camballo (Harris) ... ... 1 Mata (Mathews) ... ... 2 Betrayer (Clifford) ... ... 3 Foul Play, Titania, Yolunteer, Norse man, u Marie Antoinette, and Luna all started. On Dit was scratched. Betting—lo to 1 agst. Camballo, 3 to 1 agst Mata, 2 to 1 agst Betrayer. After some fiddling at the post a start was effected, Marie Antoinette getting the best of it, with Betrayer next, Mata third. This order was maintained until opposite the Stand, when Foul Play assumed the lead. At the three-quarter-mile post Titania went up to the leader. Turning into the straight, Mata and Foul Play came round together, with Camballo lying on the off side. The two leaders raced up the straight, Mata having Foul Play beaten. Betrayer now came up with a rush, which Camballo answered, and amidst great exeitement assumed tho lead, winning by a length.

Time—2mins. 41secs. There were L 139 on the totalisator, and only five investors on the winner.

The Epsom Stakes was a walk-over for Mata ; Foul Play, Le Loup, and Fishhook being scratched.

NATIVE AFFAIRS.

(limes Special.) Okato, March 28. A telegram has been received in camp from Colonel Whitmore, announcing that he will visit the Plains. He is expected here to-morrow. Speculation is rife as to whether his visit is official or private. It is not unlikely that Government has asked him to consult with the commanding officers here relative to the plan of opera tions in the e\ ent of war. Yesterday, the unemployed were armed for the first time with Enfields, and drilled. Since the late Parihaka meeting, Te Whiti has been very pouri, and is credited with having said that the first soldiers who crossed the Waipenu (the boundary between Punata and Parihaka) will die. Tohu’s influence is evidently in the ascend ancy.

CORRESPONDENCE.

£1 NOTES.

To the Editor. Sir, —Can you inform your correspon dent whether one-pound notes are in cir culation in England ?—Yours truly, Paddy Murphy. [One pound notes are not generally in circulation in England. In the north of England they are made use of, but in all the the southern portion of the country from sixty miles north of London they are not in circulation. LI notes are in daily use in Ireland and Scotland, but a shilling discount is usually charged on these when they are presented for cashing in any part of England. ] —Ed. A. G.

Farewell Sermon by the Rev. W. E Paige, M. A.

The Rev. W. E. Paige preached his valedictory sermon at St. Stephen’s Church on Sunday morning, to a large congregation. The retiring incumbent conducted the usual Easter Service in an impressive manner, and at the conclusion of his. sermon he spoke as follows in reference to his approaching departure :-r ---“ With the hymns of praise ringing in our ears, with our hearts full of love for our Saviour’s death and resurrection, and with our eyes fixed on the great Easter Day to come, when w r e shall awake from the dead and stand face t» face with God, Brethren, I bid you farewell. I had hoped to spend many more years among you, if iny life were spared. I had looked on this parish as my home, hut it was not to be. Some good purpose will, I doubt not, be wrought out by my removal, and I trust I shall see that purpose accom plished. I would fain part. from all in love, and remember only the years of peace and happiness I have spent among you ; and I hope that all of you will work heartily together for the cause of Christ, and forgetting past dif ferences, unite in welcoming my successor, and thus strengthen his hands and cheer his spirit ; for none of you can know how much our work is made or marred by the deadness or the warmth of our parishioners ; and while I pray that God’s blessing may rest on you and him, I trust that in years to come, when prosperity attends you, you will bestow a kindly thought on one who, many as his faults are, yet did his best, and joined with you in building this and other houses of God, which, under God’s mercy, will prove a blessing to many yet unborn as well as those now living. Use this church, brethren, as God’s temple on earth, as the type of the courts of the temple in Heaven, and though on earth ye see my face no more, may we all meet in Heaven as fellow heirs of the king dom of Christ, and share each other’s happiness. It is so painful for me to say “farewell,” that I had almost decided not to do so ; but I might perhaps have been misunderstood and have given rise to the thought that I left you with un kindly feelings. Brethren, it is not so ; I pray God to bless you in your work here and in your persons, and I carry away with me only kindly . thoughts towards a parish wherein I trust I still retain many friends and but few enemies. I cannot conclude these remarks better than in the words of the poet, embodying, as they do, <-he grand principle of success both to the pastor and people. Pray for my soul. More things are wrought by prayer Than this world dreams of j wherefore let thy voice Rise like a fountain for me day and night j For what are men better than sheep or goats, That nourish a blind life within the brain, If knowing God, they lift not hands of prayer, Both for themselves and those who call them friend ? For so the whole round world is every way Bound by gold chains about the feet of God.

The Easter Monday Review.

There was an enormous attendance at the racecourse yesterday, estimated at the lowest computation at 10,000, and said to be the largest ever seen on the ground. The weather was splendid, and not too hot. The strain on the railway resources was very great, especially as they were only informed yesterday at 4 o’clock that the volunteers would go by rail. Enor mous passenger trains, over a quarter of a mile long, were got off as quickly as possible, and not so much confusion re sulted as might ;be expected. Some trucks got off the line, and caused a delay in coming back, but there was no other mishap. On arriving at the Race plat form the men were marched on to the course, and there fell out for a little while. The ammunition was served out during this interval, and after a short spell the bugles sounded the “ Fall in,” when the companies were divided into the following battalions : —Cavalry and artillery on the extreme right, the naval brigade next, and two battalions of infantry one formed of mixed companies. After the centre battalions had been placed in extended order, Colonel Packe, attended by his staff, rode along the whole length of the brigade. Some little excitement was caused by a member of the Wellington Naval Brigade being carried off the field into an office by some of his comrades. The man—who, with many others of his has been suffering from diarrhoea since his arrival—had fallen in a fainting fit. He w r as attended by Drs. Diver and Deamer, and soon recovered. At 1.30, the Commanding Officer and liis staff having taken up a position at the Union Jack erected opposite the grand stand, the brigades were formed into companies, and marched past in the fol lowing order : —Cavalry, artillery with guns, companies of artillery, naval brig ade, engineers (Wellington company), Christchurch engineers, Christchurch City Guards. The steady marching of the artillery, naval brigade, engineers (Wellington company), and Christchurch engineers would have done credit to regular troops. A second march past took place inclose column order, between lines formed by the people, in ■which the artillery companies, naval brigade, Wai pari rifles, Dunedin rifles, Christchurch engineers, and city guards, were par ticularly noticeable for their steadiness. A halt was now called, and after a spell the men were put into position for the usual review movements which it is need less to detail.

When the sham fight -was finished the volunteers marched back to town by battalions, by way of the road. This evening there is a grand ball in the Drill Shed,

Home from the War. —Last night the first instalment of the war-worn army that has been sham-fighting in Christchurch passed through Ashburton on its way south. The rowdiness which characterised their previous passage through the town was almost wholly absent, and only a very few, comparatively, seemed inclined to leave the carriages for a drink. About a dozen made their way across the street to the shop that was sacked on Good Fri day for fruit, and to Mr. Edward Taylor’s for bread, but the main body seemed too much done up to care for moving. The little knot of idlers on the platform got up a sleepy cheer, and a harsh-voiced individual in one carriage called in response for three groans for the Christchurch tucker and ac commodation. These seemed to be heartily given, and some of the dreamers woke up to join in. A large number of the men also went south to-day.

Tuf.shav, March 30, i SSo.]

THE ASHBURTON HERALD



New Advertisements. W ANTED —A BOY accustomed to Farm work. Apply to T. Bullock. 231 c TTTANTED, a strong BOY, accustomed VV t<> horses, and to be generally useful.- Apply Herald Office. 6G6g-253c WANTED KNOWN—The LOYAL ORANGE LODGE, No. 23, will met monthly at the Templar Hall fox the future.— George St. Hill, W.M. 225 c LABOURERS requiring work can secure first opening by applying early at Herald Registry Office, on pay ment of Is. YTTANTED KNOWN —That Money can Y\ be saved by purchasing your Sta tionery and Account Books, for cash, at the “Herald” and “Guardian” Whole sale Stationery Depot, Saunders’ Build ings, near Station. LOST, between Mount Somers and Valetta Station, on Saturday last, a PURSE containing two one pound notes, 15s. in silver, and a cheque, No. D 7061, on the Union Bank of Australia for £9 2s. 6d., drawn by J. Hood in favor of Mrs. Cox, daled 27th March, payment of which has been stopped. Anyone bring ing the same to Mr. Hood, Mount Somers, or Mr. Ga\in, Ashburton, will be re -warded. 6G7g-254c TO LET—A TWO-ROOMED COT TAGE on the East Town Belt. Apply, D. M C KENZIE, 658g-246c Ashburton Hotel. A SHOP TO LET. Good Stand. Apply to Everett Bro.l & Co., Havelock street. 257 c EOR SALE, Cheap, Dwelling-house of 7 rooms, situated on the East Belt, near the Parsonage—For particulars apply to T. Bullock. 206 c m R. HODDER AND COMPANY’S JL, GREVT CLEARING SALE of Drapery, Clothing, Millinery, Boots, Ac., at the LIBERAL DISCOUNT of TWO SHILLINGS and SIXPENCE in the POUND, continues until SATURDAY, March 27th. 198 c MR. D. DAVIDSON’S Private School for Boys. The next quarter will commence on THURSDAY, the Ist of April. 255 c DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. IkTOTICE is hereby given that the Partnership hitherto carried on by :he undersigned, as contractors and far mers, Geraliliue and Ashburton, has this ,vay been dissolved by mutual consent, md all moneys owing by the Firm will be paid by Charles Pye, Geraldine, and all lue must be paid to the same. n ( CHARLES PYE. (Signed) j JOHN PATS. Witness to the signatures of Charles and John Pye, H. J. WEEKS, Ashburton. Ashburton, March 29tli, 1880. 256 c E CTURE ON By Dr. Irving, EES, IS UNAVOIDABLY POSTPONED. Date will appear in a future advertise ment. GEO. JAMESON, Secretary Agricultural and Pastoral 25Sc Association.



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