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Good sample milling wheat, 3 s * IO( k 1° 4s 3d. ; fowffs wheat, 2s. 6d. to 3s. ; feed oats, is. 4d. to is. Sd, ; milling is. 7d.J bar ley, 2s. 9d. to 3s. 3d. ; feed, is. 9d. to 2s. 6d.; potatoes, L2 ss. to L2 7s. 6d. ; grass 'hay, L/2 10s.; oaten hay, L 3; chaff, L2 15s. ; .straw, L>2 j bran, L 3 5 s.; pollard, L 4 5 flour, Lio to Lio 10s. j oatmeal, Lg ios.; pearl bailey, LlB ; onions, 7s. 6d. ; cheese, s c b > bacon, rolled, 9d.; hams, sides bacon, per lb. (grain fed).

The Ashburton Herald AND Borough and County Advertiser (With Which is incorporated the “Evening Echo”). SATURDAY, AUGUST 14, 1880. Mr. Wright in Parliament.

The report of yesterday afternoon’s sitting of Parliament, and the telegram from our corespondent in Wellington, show us that Mr. Wright has fired his first shot in the House. He has made several short speeches previously, but none occupying any length of time. Last night, however, he girded up his loins, and struck out right roundly at all and sundry who had attacked the Royal Commission on Railways, of which he was a member. Nor did he spare the Government itself, but fear lessly attacked what he considered to be wrong in their public works policy. He succeeded so well in his first speech of any consequence that, our corres pondent tells us, he was loudly cheered by the House. The subject of rail ways was one on which Mr. Wright was specially strong, and any remark of his on the railway question is sure to be listened to and have weight. ♦ \

The Dog Fiend.

Some weeks ago quite a stir was raised in the towns! ip by the discovery that poisoned baits had been indis criminately, and as lavishly as indis criminately, scattered about the streets, evidently with the object of sending the Ashburton caninity to the happy hunting grounds. Numbers of dogs, more or less valuable, were sent to their last account, to the chagrin of their owners and to the consternation of the lieges, who feared that the baits, which were tidily made-up parcels of bread and butter, might prove just as tempt ing to innocent and unsuspecting child ren as they had proved to the poor dogs. Large rewards were offered for the discovery of the poisoners, but there the matter ended, and for a time “ the plague was staid.” Whether the death dealer was afraid of awkward con sequences attending discovery, and this fear led him to stay his hand, or he ceased his diabolical work simply be cause his deadly ammunition had run out, we know not. If he stopped from fear, he has evidently taken heart again and plucked up new courage, owing to his escape from detection last time; or, perhaps, there is no feeling of fear in the matter, and he starts afresh because he has got a new supply of the drug. Anyhow, dogs are again dying every where. and the danger, to which child ren as well as dogs were exposed on the last occasion, is once more renewed. Numerous complaints have been made to us of pets having been poisoned, and the “dog fiend” seems to have adopted exactly the same tactics as he chose on the occasion of his previous exploit. There seems to be a feeling lurking in many bosoms that there are too many dogs running about, and a little weed ing out will not harm mueh, and there are not wanting those who rather sym pathise with the poisoner’s motive, whoever he may be, in ridding the township of an overgrowth of canine fungus. It has to be remembered, however, that owners of dogs who pay their license fee are entitled to have their property respected just as much as other men, and blackguards like this fellow, who seeks the life of the pets, should have no sympathy whatever in his dastardly work, even if it were not fraught with danger to human life. Doubtless he will find, should the police- by any accident run him to earth, that he has been playing with a dangerous toy, and that the ammuni tion he carries on his war of extermi nation with is not altogether blank car tridge. The R.M. will know exactly how to deal with him should he ever be unlucky enough to stand in the pri soner’s place at the Court. The most grievous part of the whole thing, how ever, is not the loss of the dogs—the owners will survive that; —but it is the evidence it affords of how easily deadly poisons can be commanded in this co lony. When arsenic and strychnine can be got hold of at will in sufficient quantities to lay poisoned baits at every street comer, it is high time that some

thing were done to have the law re lating to the vending of poisons so con structed that every grain of drugs dangerous to human life, imported or manufactured in the colony, should be kept within control of the law, so that no fool or villain can lay hands upon it when the humor pleases him, and use it for any purpose whatever. At present, poisons appear to be difficult to obtain in small quantities by the general public, and cannot be procured without a satisfactory reason for the purchase asked and given. But the same drugs can be had wholesale, ap parently, and no 'questions asked, so long as their destiny is understood to be a sheep station. Evidently there is a screw terribly loose somewhe r e. .

In Bankruptcy. Henry William Robinson, of Newlands,' and Thomas Hicks, of Ashburton, have filed declara tions of insolvency. ' Rakaia Restaurant. —The premises lately occupied by Mr. 0. S. Howell, at Rakaia, have been opened by Mr. Aii J\: Andrews as a restaurant and boarding house.

Etertainment at Longbeach. Our Longbeacli readers are reminded that the grand optical entertainment will be given in the Schoolroom this evening. A very attractive programme has been prepared, and an unusually good evening’s enjoy ment may be anticipated.

Local Industries.— Our readers ai'e reminded that the public meeting called for the purpose of considering the ad visableness of forming an Association to promoto the development of the indus trial resources of Ashburton and district will be held at the Town Hall on Monday next, at 2.3 Q p,m. Methven. — Notwithstanding the ap parent interest taken in the meeting held at Methven some time ago to consider the proposed County waterworks scheme, the ratepayers failed to put in an appearance to attend the meeting called for last Thursday. Putting aside the question of their own concern in the matter, we think, as a recognition of the trouble that must necessarily have been taken by Mr. Chap-, man in forwarding the various resolutions passed at the former meeting, the rate payers should have made an effort to least the attendance of a sufficient number to form a meeting, and give the matter of the replies received from the County Council some consideration, for although the Waterworks Bill has passed the House, we apprehend that the rate payers will still have some voice for or against the question of borrowing so large a sum of money as it is anticipated will be required to complete the scheme which has been brought forward by the County Council. Tiie Ashburton Cricket . Club.—A committee meeting of the Ashburton Cricket Club was held on Thursday in the County Council , Chambers. Present— Messrs. Royntz, Douglas, Amos, Den shire, Price, Rooks, A. Westenra, Strang man, and Main waring. Mr. Denshire was voted to the chair. Sundry small accounts were passed for payment. Reports from the Sub-committee were received re pro curing roller and collecting subscriptions. In the latter matter, it was reported: by Mr. Douglas that about L 6 or L 7 had been collected. It is to be hoped mem bers will assist the Committee, and pay up as soon as possible, as the expenses this season are rather heavy, and a quantity of material will have to be pro cured before cricket can be started. With regard to procuring a roller, it was de cided that Mr. Royntz should arrange to have a. concrete one made. It . was de cided to leave the arrangement of matches to a committee appointed for that pur pose. Mr. Marsh reported that the paint ing of the pavilion would be finished in a day or two. The treasurer wa3 ordered to pay the amount due upon satisfactory completion of the work. On the motion of Mr. Royntz, seconded by Mr. Den shire, it was resolved to open an account at the Bank of New Zealand in the name of the Ashburton Cricket Club, cheques to be signed by the treasurer and counter signed by the secretary. Several new members were elected, and the meeting adjourned until that day three weeks. Meeting at Winslow. —The adjourned meeting of householders, favorable to the establishment of a school, was held at the hotel. Present—Messrs. C. Martin, Harris, Cavenagh, Bradbury, Sycamore, Bell, Walker, Gourlay, Rainey, Wilson, Williamson, and Grace. Mr. C. Martin was voted to the chair. The minutes of the former meeting were read and con firmed. Letters were read from Messrs. Grigg and Barker respecting sites for the proposed Bchool, the former informing the committee it could have the land at LIO per acre. The petition to the Board signed by twenty householders was read and ap proved. It was proposed by Mr. Harris, and seconded by Mr. Cavenagh, and carried—“ That the Chairman forward the petition to the Board of Education, with a letter of explanation with reference to same.” A vote of thanks was accorded to the Chairman for the trouble he had taken in the matter. The meeting was then adjourned until the reply was received from the Board. i Presentation to Color-Sergeant Dolman.' —Last night an inspection parade of the volunteers was held at which thirty three of all ranks attended. The band appeared in their new uniforms, which have been very well made by Mr. Craig head, and played several martial airs. After parade was over the Company formed up, and Captain Bullock addressed the men, speaking in high terms of the Color-Sergeant’s ability as a drill, and the obligation the Corps was under to him for the care he bestowed upon them and the interest he took in their progress. With out Sergeant Dolman, in fact, it would have been difficult for the Company ever to have become efficient; with him it only wanted regular attendance on the part of the members. The Captain then presented the Color-Sergeant with the badge of his rank, which badge had been subscribed for by the members of the Company in token that they were not unappreciative of his kindness. Mr. Dolman then replied in a short speech, thanking the Corps for their recognition of his efforts to do liis. duty, and urging upon them the necessity of regular attendance, without which they would never become the efficient soldiers he wished to see them. After cheers had been given for the Sergeant and the officers, the Corps was dismissed, and the members entertaind by their Captain.

The Mails. —The s.s. Australia, with the London mails of July IS, left San Francisco on the 2nd inst., her contract date. The City of New York, with the July colonial mails, arrived at San Fran cisco on the 10th, two days in advance of contract date.

An Unusual Visitor. —This morning just after our P.D. had kindled a fire in one of the rooms of the office, a strange and unusual noise was heard proceeding from the chimney. Various surmises were expressed as to what the unearthly sound could be, and it -is possible the aforesaid “imp” would not have been much surprised had the form of his proto type,with the proverbial caudal appendage, emerged from the flames. There wap little time, however, for doubt, and as if to allay the anxious fears of all concerned, an innocent pigeon descended from the sooty regions, and with its plumage con siderably scorched through its contact with the fire, winged its way around the estab lishment putting everything in a state of “pye,” and every one in a state of excite ment. Ultimately the intruder was cap tured, and once more allowed to take its flight' a in more cbgehial and purer at mosphere.

Sacked. Two pilots, Louden and Paton, have been, discharged from the service at Port Chalmers for disobeying the Harbormaster’s orders.. The Walking Mania. —A seven-mile walking match for LIOO is to come ■ off to-day in Auckland between a ped. called Hendry and a half-case named Fernandez. Attempted Suicide at Christchurch. —This ~ morning Mr. W. H. Langford, commission agent, took a dose of strych nine, and was removed to the hospital. He is in a very critical. The reason for the act is believed tc be depressed circum stances.

The Wellington Fire. —Some persons supposed to belong to the Wellington Salvage Corps gained admission to the premises recently burned in Wellington, and carried off some valuables. The police have the matter in hand.

Fatal Accident. —A woman named Mrs. Cole was killed three days ago at Aniseed Valley, Nelson, by a fall from her horse, the horse falling on her. The jury returned a verdict of “ accidentally killed.”

A Waif of the Sea, —At Blenheim, on Thursday, an inquest was held on the body of the man found on the beach on the previous day, and a verdict was re turned of “Found dead.” There was nothing to afford a clue as to the identity of the deceased. The description of the man is :—Age, about twenty-five ; height, sft. 7in.; dark brown hair, and medium build. A silver ring, made from a two shilling piece, was on his second finger.

The Fire in the Christchurch Rail way Station. —A coroner’s inquiry was held on Thursday afternoon, at ; the Ter minus Hotel, Christchurch, into the cir cumstances connected with the fire at the Christchurch Railway Station last Sun day. The following verdict was. returned : —“ The opinion of the jury is tliat the place has been wilfully set ori fire by some person or persons'unknown, but there is no evidence to show by whom.”

Resident Magistrate’s Court.

Friday, August 13. (Before Mr. F. Guinness, R.M.) A DOG CASE. Chambers, v. James. Mr. Crisp for plaintiff; Mr. Purnell for defendant. This was an action by which the plaintiff sought to recover a dog which he alleged was wrongfully detained by the de fendant: There was a claim of L 5 for damages sustained through plaintiff being deprived of the services of the animal. Plaintiff'gave evidence that aman named Smart gave him a dog last May twelve months. Lost the dog from Highbank. Heard that George J ames had the dog in his possession. Saw the defendant three or four months since in Ashburton. De fendant told witness he had not got the dog in town. Next morning, saw the dog in the possession the defendant. De manded the dog, but defendant said lie would not be done with it before two months. Witness had never sold the dog. Valued the dog at Ll 5. Had suffered a deal of inconvenience from not having the dog. By Mr. Purnell—Smart is not in Ash burton. He gave me the dog at Long beach. Smart’s brother was there. Smart told me to stick to the dog. I have not registered the dog for this year. I could not register the dog, because it was out of my possession. Lost the dog eight months ago. Took no steps to find the dog. Do not know when the dog was born ; but think it to be about four years old. No one was present at, the con versation when I claimed the dog from’de fendant. Have not heard that the dog bet longs to a man named Hazzard. By Mr. Crisp—The reason why 1 did not advertise for the dog was because I thought it would go back to Longbeach.

David Smart said he was. .brother to John Jsmart,. who is not ,in the district now. My brother gave the dog in. dis pute to Mr. Chambers in my presence. My brother was going away at the time. He also gave Chambers a receipt at the same time.

By Mr. Purnell —I am living with Chambers.

George James said he found the dog in the township about eight months ago. The dog followed me. I first found that the dog was following me when I got to Dromore. Registered the dog on 24th April, 1880. Chambers claimed the dog when I had had it about three or f®ur months. He told me that Smart, who was in California, had left the dog with his mother, and that when he sent for her, she was to take the dog with her to him. A man named Hazzard also claimed the dog. Chambers never produced any receipt for the payment of registration fee.

By Mr. Crisp—l have never stated that the dog was worth LIO. Chambers offered me a LI note in payment of ex pense which I had been to for registration fee. He told me at the Somerset Hotel that he had bought 3,000 sheep, and wanted the dog. I told him that I was busy with it, and that he could not have it yet. By Mr. Purnell—Several persons have had the dog. If Chambers had proved to

me in conversation that the dog was his, I should have relinquished any claim to it. Understood that Hazzard would have been here this morning. Thomas Ireland said he had been ac customed to act as judge of dogs at shows, both in Australia and Dunedin. By the dog’s mouth, I should think it was not more than two years old. Br Mr. Crisp—Have been a judge of greyhounds, terriers, bull dogs, sheep dogs, and nearly every other kind of dog. Ity the Bench—There is no mark in a dog’s mouth like there is in a horse’s, by which its age can be told. By Mr. Crisp—Do not think the dog is over two years of age. There are no marks on a dog’s teeth to denote what age a dog is. Council having addressed the Bench, His Worship gave judgment, ordering’the dog to be restored to Chambers, but he would not allow the damages. In default of the dog being given up, the sum of L 5 must be paid. Defendant to pay costs, L2 17s.

Defendant elected to pay the L 5 ; but as the dog was in Court, liis Worship said the dog must be given up. Mr. Purnell objected to bis Worship amending the judgment, but the Bench stated that until the judgment was entered up, it had the power to amend. Mr. Purnell said that to save any trouble, his client would give up the dog. UNPAID RATES. Wakanui Road Board v. Smith.— Claim L2 55., for unpaid rate 3. Mr. Wilkie, Collector to the Board, appeared for plaintiffs, Mr. Crisp for the defence. Mr. Wilkie stated that this was a test case' brought by the Board to prove the liability of the owner of property to pay rates in default of the occupier so doing. Mr. Wilkie read the clause of the Act bearing on the case, and.stated that Risely Bros., who were the occupiers of the pro perty for which the rates were liable, were insolvent. He had made a verbal applica tion to the defendant for the amount sued for.

R. M. Buchanan also gave evidence to the effect that he had twice asked for the money from defendant. Mr. Crisp asked for a nonsuit on several points. In the first place the authority to sue, which had been put in by Mr. Wilkie, purported to be signed by the Chairman and Clerk to the Board, whereas there was no evidence before the Court that these signatures were genuine. Again, be argued, that it had not been proved that the signatures of those officers were a sufficient authority. Mr. Wilkie referred the Bench to the Canterbury Roads Ordinance, under the provisions of which nearly all the Road Boards were working, which empowered the Chairman and Clerk of a Board to give the necessary authority to sue, and if the case were adjourned for a couple of hours, the Clerk of the Road Board would be able to be present and produce the minute book of the Board containing the resolu tion empowering him (Mr. Wilkie), to sue.

Mr. Crisp read the clause of the Rating Act which repealed the Canterbury Roads Ordinance referred to by Mr. Wilkie. He (Mr. Crisp), claimed a nonsuit on another point, and that was that the defendant had not received a written notice demanding payment of the rates. Under the Act this was absolutely necessary. Mr. Wilkie argued that a written notice was not required. His Worship said the points raised by Mr. Crisp regarding, the signatures of the Clerk and Chairman, and of the authority which Mr. Wilkie had to sue might be got over by an adjournment of the case, but the latter point raised, referring to the necessity of a written notice being served, was fatal to the case, and hence he had no alternative but te nonsuit the plaintiffs.

Ashburton District Court.

Cause List for Monday, August 16.

Fergus v. Peter and Wright v. Fletcher —adjourned from last Court day. Megson v. Stalker. —Claim, Ll3O. For plaintiff, Mr. Hamersley ; for defendant, Branson and Purnell.

Wood, Shand, and Co. v. McKerrow and Co.—Claim, LISG 13s. 4d. For plain tiffs, Garrick and Cowlishaw ; for de fendants, Branson and Purnell. Ivess v. Martin.—Claim, L 27 Is. Bd.

In Bankruptcy, Mr. Crisp applies for an order re Thomas Clark, declaring deed of assignment completely executed. Mr. O’Reilly applies for discharge in the bankruptcies of Thomas Hurley, James Porter, and Samuel Corrigan ; and Mr. Crisp for a like order re J. R. Aitken.

CORRESPONDENCE.

We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expressed by our correspondents.

To the Editor.

Sir, — I have noticed in your issue of Thursday last, a letter signed “ Rate payer,” which I am sorry to observe is written in such a pointed way as to leave no doubt as to the object of the writer, in not only trying to influence the minds of the- Burgesses, but also shows liis ignorance in matters connected with public bodies. Whenever questions are brought up for discussion in the Borough Council, or any other public society, every member is entitled to say what he justly thinks right in the public cause, and any man who fearlessly speaks his mind deserves the thanks of the ratepayers generally. That the Councillor (whom “Ratepayer” tries to damage with insinuations con temptible in the highest degree, and under an anonymous title) has earned for himself respect through conscientious principles in carrying out his duties for the Burgesses, I will leave to their own judg n ent, and conclude by expressing a hope that the Borough may have the benefit of his services for some time to conie, and return him again at the next election, in order that their interests may be properly ooked after.—l have &c.,

Another Ratepayer,

Snobocracy. —Here is one of the best of the recent sayings of Dr. Talmage. When we find a man contemptuous of labour, and acting as though he never worked at all, and as though his ancestors had neyer worked, we make up our mind that if we go a little further back in that man’s ancestral line, we will run against n. scavenger’s cart or upset a soap-boiler’s kettle.

CHISPA’S LETTER.

“I am not yet so bald that you can see my brains.”—Longfellow.

“ Library on the brain ” is the disease most popular just now, and everybody has it. I notice in the Press that some enthusiastic secretary or other announces en entertainment to be given in a certain Town. Hall, for the benefit of a certain Library, but he forgets to say in what town the hall stands or what library is to be benefitted. Hadn’t the library mania better rest a bit, before all our heads get turned ?

Some time ago, when the land craze was on—when we didn’t know how near we were to the bottom of the public flour barrel (I mean Treasury chest) —we bounced about our railway line and the traffic we did on it. Our express flew past at a pace so fast that lovers travelling to their mistresses were fairly captivated, and chose it for their means of conveyance when these sighing journeys had to be made. It was called the lover’s train then. Now it has become slow enough and late enough to deserve the title of husband’s train. When the steam was up in those times we fancied our line was being used up too fast, and the order was issued to relay the whole stretch from the city of churches to the city of kirks with steel rails. Of course innocent people believed that was to. be done. I am one of the innocent people. Yesterday, however, my faith got a sad shock. I like Irishmen—they are so highly original. A thorough Pat can always make you laugh. Two genuine sons of the Green Isle were work ing at a siding at our station yesterday. I couldn’t get at the hang of what they were doing no how —but I could see they were lifting rails. My eye is not altogether free of a cast perhaps, and I attributed my failure to catch this hang, to the cast. But I hailed Pat. “If it isn’t too impudent to ask, what might you be doing Pat ?” “ We’re minding the new rails with owld ones, sur. ” Rather a comic way of •'* minding,” I thought ; but further in quiry taught me that the unworn rails of the sidings were being lifted and replaced with old worn out rails from the main line while the worn out main lines were displaced to make room for the iron rails from the siding Sum—Two men to lift the siding rails ; two men to lift the main line rails ; repeat the operation for laying down ; haulage of main line old rails from Dunsandel to Ashburton, and siding rails back. The Government answer to this is—a complete relay of the line with steel rails ; and if that answer is not sufficient the other, “ economy ” will be sure to succeed.

There are mistakes to be made by pro perty owners as well as by poorer men. The landlord of a nice cottage told me how he had been had recently. He let his house to a good mark. At least, lie thought so ; and the rent was L2O a year, payable quarterly. The first month, the landlord observed that the stable was going away piece-meal, and the back fences had already gone. He made enquiries. The tenant said he was using the boards for fuel, and meant to use every bit of the stable and out-house 3, and when these were gone he would tackle the lean-to.. Of course the landlord fumed. He wa3 told it was nothing to him so long as he got his rent, and found his house in good repair at the end of the term. Of course he had to shut up, but still the spoliation went on, and he didn’t half like it. Eventually he found out that his tenant was a very bad mark, that his furniture was of the scantiest, and if he did succed in paying the second month’s rent the third month would see his name under the royal arms arid over Clerk Hurrell’s. The tenant is out of that house now, having received five pounds from the landlord to surrender his lease. I reckon that’s not bad, is it ?

Key, Gee sharp—very sharp (do, mi, soh, do) : Eighteen months, eighteen months, Forward and onward. Then had accrued to us Quids to 1,200. “ Strike us a borough rate, Ere it be quite too late, .And save us in subsidy A sum like 1,200.” “ Strike us a borough rate 1” Keenly they scanned the date, Careful to prove it That no one had blundered. They did not make reply, They asked no reason why —But, with a leering eye, Sent Mutch to make a roll, To collar 1,200. Subsidy to right ofrihem, Endowment to left of them, Licenses in front of them, With revenue unnumbered. Why, when they were so well, Why should they hurry fell, And poke up poor Mutch to make A trifling wee rate roll To nibble 1,200? Gassed every gasser there, Gassed out his empty air— Killing much valued time— Mutually nose-bitten, Till sober men wondered. Plunged in the wordy war, Their prowess was heard afar. Ivess and Saunders Reeled from each other’s stroke, And compliments thundered. But, while they loving kissed, Where v r as 1,200? Rudolf on right of them, Parkin on left of them, Bullock in front of them, Grinned while they floundered. Thus was the chance so good, To win which they fairly stood, Shattered to poor matclnvood— Lost by their tomfooling ; Lost to the common good— And we must now grin o’er Unanswering 1,200. When can their glory fade ? (Umph—when their glory’s made F o one will plunder’t). Oh, what a mess they’ve made ! Oh, what a trick they’ve played Our 1,200 !

Chiispa.

Holloway’s Pills.—These celebrated Pills are essentially useful in purifying the blood, eleansing the stomach, gently stimulating the kidneys, and acting as mild aperients. A few doses of this purifying medicine set the foulest stomach right, remove all bilious symptoms, steady the circulation, give strength to the muscles and composure to the brain and nerves. The Pills are so innoxious that they may be taken by persons in the most delicate stale of health,and with marvellous effect. When the system has been enervated by over-indulgence, or exhausted by mercurial preparations, these Pills are excellent restoratives, they expel the posion and enrich the blood.— Advt.

CABLE NEWS.

LATEST FROM EUROPE.

Unpleasant News. London, Aug. 12. An uneasy feeling exists in Ireland. Six boats, containing Fenians, boarded a vessel at Cork. They overcame the captain, and crew, stole three cases of rifles, which have not yet been recovered, and the culprits still remain at large. The Turkish Question. In the House of Commons, Sir Charles- Dilke, Under-Secretary for the Foreign Department, stated that the various Great Powers had suggested the advisable ness of guaranteeing the Sultan the remainder of his territory, provided that he consented to the conditions of the late conference. The Bank of England. The total reserve in notes and bullion in the Bank of England is L 16,250,000. •>. The Australian Cricketers. A match between the Australians and Eighteen of Sunderland, at Sunderland, was commenced to-day. The Hoihe TeSni' went in first, and were all out for 79 runs. The Australians went in for their first innings, and when the stumps were drawn for the day had lost five wickets for 91 runs. _ The Burials Bill. In the House of Commons, the Burials Bill has been read a second time. Mr. Gladstone. Mr. Gladstone attends a Cabinet Coun cil to-morrow, aB the prorogation takes place in a few days. The £IOO Sculling Match. London, Aug. 13.- The sculling match which has been arranged between Laycock, of Sydney, and Blaekham, for LIOO a side, will be rowed on the Thames on October 6th. Turkey’s Troubles.

The proposals which have been made to the various Powers that the Sultan of Turkey should be guaranteed the re mainder of his territory provided he con sents to the conditions of the Berlin Con ference, it is now announced, emanated from Germany and Austria, and is believed to be the outcome of a recent interview between the Emperors William and Francis Joseph. ■? '.

Affairs in Eastern Europe. Berlin, Aug. 12. A meeting has taken place at Ischl between the Emperors of Germany and Austria, when their Majesties', discussed the present aspect of affairs in Eastern Europe. It is understood that their' in terview gives hope of the peaceful settle ment of the questions now requiring ad justment. •- ;;

Affairs in Afghanistan. Calcutta, Aug. 12. News comes to, hand from Cundahar which shows that the British garrison in the citadel is not altogether inactive. General Primrose lately sent out several parties of skirmishers, who have made successful attacks on the villages of hos tile tribes in the district around Canda har. • ■' :

Cabul has been evacuated, and every thing was quiet on the departure of the troops. The relieving force is now ad-- vancing towards Candahar unpposed.

AUSTRALIAN.

(Per Reuter's Agency.) Ned Kelly.

Melbourne, August 13. . Ned Kelly has been brought back to Melbourne, the inquiry at Beechworth being finished. The Markets. Sydney, Aug 13. Kerosene, diamond, per gallon, Is. 7d. to Is. Bd.; Patna rice, L 24 per ton ; New Zealand wheat, per bushel, 3s. lOd.; oats, Is. 9d, to 2s. per 40 lbs.; tobacco, Raven’s twist, Is. sd. to Is. 6d per lb J, candles, D. R. J.’s, 6fd. to per lb. Intelligence from Tahiti. News comes to hand via Noumea .that, the Native King of Tahiti has abdicated, and Tahiti has been proclaimed a French colony. Shipping. Sailed—Zealandia, from Auckland, yes terday. Finance.

Brisbane, Aug. 13. The Treasurer introduced his Financial Statement in the Legislative Assembly last night. He estimates the revenue for the present year at L 1,633,500, and the expenditure at L 1,690,000. In order to cover the deficit, he proposes to increase the quantity of land to be sold and increase the export duty on cider and the import duty on tallow' and stearine and the excise duty on rum to 10s. Yarious articles in the tar riff will, moreover, be altered from fixed to ad valorem duties. He anticipates a surplus of L 32,500. The sum of L 317,000 will be transferred from the loan account to the consolidated revenue, leaving the latter in credit. The Treasurer’s proposals are generally approved. Wheat and Flour. > . w: Adelaide, Aug 13. Adelaide wheat, 4s. 2d. to 4s. 3d. per bushel; flour, L 8 10s. to LlO, with limited business.

NEW ZEALAND.

Immigration. Auckland, Aug. 13. Fitzgibbon Gough, C.E., who is organ ising a special settlement at Wangarei, leaves by the San Francisco steamer for Englani to obtain eligible emigrants. Caught in Squall. A sailing boat upset in a squall at Aratapu, northern Wairoa, arid four persons were drowned. One of the victims, Wilson, was married, and has a family iri Canterbury. A Cool Individual. Gisborne, Aug. 14. . Nahoware, a Maori, who was committed for trial some time ago, escaped yerter day morning by scaling the walls of the prison. He left word with some of his re latives that the reason for his running away was that the gaol accommodation was insufficient, and so soon as take place in the supply of food «u}d blankets, he promised'to write to the Magistrate, and return to § at m -the prisoner has not yet been captured.

THE ASHBURTON HERALD, SATURDAY, AUGUST 14, 1880.



Amusements. Town Hall, Ashburton. ON MONDAY NEXT, AUG. 16, A GRAND Entertainment Will be held ((for the first time) in the above Hall. SPLENDID PROGRAMME. THE GREAT TRIAL OF SIR JASPER ROBINSON CRUSOE, And A NUMBER OF MOVING FIGURES BY LIMELIGHT. WONDERFUL EFFECTS. SPLENDID SONGS. Come and See ! Come and See ! Admission, Body of Hall, Is.; Dress Circle, 2s. Children, half-price to all parts of the House. SEE POSTERS. Doors open at 7.30, commence at 8 o’clock. 98g-841c



GRAND ATTRACTION ! ! ! COME ONE !! COME ALL !!! TOWN HALL, Thursday & Friday, AUGUST 19TH AND zoth. Ir\ p m Anniversary of the Dawn • v-/ • VX• J- • of Peace Lodge, No. 164 A Tea & Entertainment • Will be held in the TOWN HALL. Tea to commence at 5.30, after which the AMATEUR DRAMATIC CLUB Will Perform that Grand Moral and Sensational Drama, entitled TEN NIGHTS ina BARROOM To which the curtain will rise at 8 p.m. Prices of Admission —Tea only. Is. 6d. Tea and Entertainment (to Body of Hall), 2s. 6d. Entertainment only—Dress Circle 3s. Body of Hall, 2s. and Is. ON FRIDAY, THE 20th. The Drama will *be Repeated. 749c-118g



'Miscellaneous pi A AAA TO LEND, in sums to su it borrowers, at lowest rate of interest. F. P. O’Reilly, Solicitor, Ashburton. 424c-835g * GOOD PIANO on hire, by the evening. Jones, H. M. Stationery and Fancy Goods Depot, East Street and Baring Square. T'TTANTED —ln a Private Family, W two respectable gentlemen BOARDERS. Apply office of this paper. 7.47 c ■\TTANTED —A YOUTH for an Office. VV must write a good hand. Apply in own writing to X., Herald Office. 750 c ITI7ANTED—A Girl as GENERAL W SERVANT. Apply Herald office. 753 c EDUCATIONAL. . TiTISS S. BARRATT, having taught JjVi. successfully in the colonies for the last four years, is anxious to join her sister in establishing a SCHOOL in Ash burton. It is Miss Barratt’s desire to im part to all entrusted to her care a THOROUGHLY GOOD GENERAL EDUCATION. ' English, one guinea. Extra charges will be made for Music, French, and Drawing. Apply to MISS BARRATT, 4 (J39 c Wills Street. TENDERS are invited for 2550 and 2690 cubic yards of filling at per yard, either as a whole or in two lots. Tenders to be left at the Ashburton Hotel, before Monday, August 16, at noon. ; V -.. .. ~ . Further particulars on application to • TVfTTTfiTT Ar MoKENZIE. 744 c mutch & McKenzie, vAshburton Hotel. DEVELOPMENT OF LOCAL INDUS TRIES. ; i LL PERSONS interested ip the formation of an Association to pro mote the DEVELOPMENT of the INDUS TRIAL RESOURCES of Ashburton and District, are invited to attend a meeting at the Town Hall, at 2.30 p.m. on MON DAY, August 16 th. I 741c-116g HUGO FRIEDLANDER. I



Miscellaneous, ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. PERSONS desirous of LEASING TOWN RESERVES are requested to make application to the Town Clerk for same, after which they will be submitted to public auction. CHARLES BRADDELL, Town Clerk. Borough Council Office, M E D I C A L HALL. J. M. CAMBRIDGE, DRUGGIST, DISPENSING & FAMILY CHEMIST, Receives regular consignments of Drugs from Barron, Harveys, and Co,, London. DENTISTRY. Extractions carefully and skilfully per formed, 2s. 6d. Children, Is. .» Painless Extractions when required. 752 c