The Ashburton Herald. AND Borough and County Advertiser (With Which is incorporated the “Evening Echo”). TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 1880.

“The Art or Memory.” —Mr. F. P. O’Reilly delivers his lecture to-night on the Art of Memory. Confirmation Services.— On Sunday next the Right Reverend Lord Bishop of Christchurch, and Primate of New Zea land, will hold confirmation service in St. Stephen’s Church, Ashburton. Captain Jack. Barry.— This indi vidual, who has evidently emerged un scathed from the shower of rotten eggs that fell upon him in the Oddfellows’ Hall, Timaru, is about to essay another “ lecture ” in Ashburton. Lecture. —The Rev. B. J. Westbrooke is announced to deliver a lecture on “ Alcohol,” in the Templar Hall, to-mor row night. The lecture will be given under the auspices of the Ashburton Total Abstinence Society, and we understand no charge will be made for admission. Sidinq. We understand that the Secretary of the Ashburton Racing Club has applied to the Railway Department for a siding to be placed on the line near the south-east corner of the racecourse. As this would be a great convenience to people ■'baiting the Races and the Agri cultural Show, we hope to learn that the request has been acceded to. We believe that the Agricultural and Pastoral Asso ciation have made a similar application. The Dramatic Club.— Last night the Dramatic Club, who resolved late on Saturday to supply some amusement on the holiday, gave an entertainment in the Town Hall. There was a fair attendance, who heartily enjoyed the performance. The pieces played were two that have already geen given by the Club, but lost none of their freshness by a repetition. “ Going to the Races ” came first, and the characters were well sustained through out. The second piece was “John Smith,” which ran equally well. In the interval between the farces, Mrs Thom son danced the Highland fling and a sailor’s hornpipe, with her usual grace. There was also some sort of comic per r 'WE C’b^feflL'.—xne concert, by the Caledonian Society, to come off oh Thursday next, is likely to be a great success. A steady run on the front seat tickets has been kept up, .so that that portion of the hall will, in all probability, be a bumper. Neither the seats in the front of the hall nor those in the dress circle are to be numbered, as has been supposed by some, and the front seats are only set aside as many ladies and gentle men prefer them to the higher position in the gallery. We are desired to state that the front seats door in the side of the hall will be open ten minutes before the main entrance, for the admission of ticket holders to secure their seats. After half past seven all will have to take “ pot luck.”: A Fire Brigade Test. —After the water had been turned on yesterday, the Brigade, who had provided sand bags for the-purpose of damming Up the water in the channels, with a view to backing up sufficient water to cover the suction hose, proceeded to Shearman’s corner. The horses were unhitched, and a trial was made with the engine. The -water was dammed back in the channel, and the suction hose placed on the concrete. Although a depth of five inches of water was over the hose the suction of the engine still drew in air. The members of the Borough Council, who were present, in vestigated the cause of the inefficient delivery from the hose nozzles, and were unanimous in their opinion, as the Brigade were, that sump-holes, sunk at the street corners, were an absolute necessity. This was afterwards proved by another trial at the post office corner, where a sump-hole was tested and found to be thoroughly efficient, engine and water supply proving perfectly competent for any work required of them,

CABLE NEWS.

LATEST FROM EUROPE.

{Per Reuter's Agency.) The Markets. London, Sept. 24. The total quantity of wheat afloat for Great Britain is 1,300,000 quarters. Best Australian beef tallow, 335. 6d.; best mutton, 355.; best Australian leather, lUd. At the wool sales to-day, 8,500 bales were offered. There was a firm, active demand. The Australian Cricketers.

The cricket match between the Aus tralians and an Eleven of Nottingham was resumed and concluded to-day. The Home team concluded their first innings, which closed for 88 runs. The Australians then went in for their second innings, but only succeeded in putting together 77 runs. The Nottingham team then re quiring 131 runs to win the match, went in for their second innings. They suc ceeded in scoring the required number with the loss of nine wickets, and thus won the match by one wicket. There was great excitement over the finish of the game. In the first innings of the Notts. Blyth and Palmer, for the Australians, bowled splendidly, each taking five wickets.

London, Sept 25. . The match, Australians v. Players of England, commences on Monday. The Home team will comprise the following professionals :—Barlow, Bates, Barnett, Emmett, Jupp, Lockwood, Morley, Mycroft, Pilling, Selby, and Shaw.

Wool Sales. The wool sales closed to-day. The total quantity sold during the series was 260,000 bales ; 3,000 were held over for next sales. Merinos and crossbreds have closed at about the same price as at last auctions, and with a firm and active de mand. Alarming. Earthquake. _ . ■ ' News has been received from Chili that a very severe earthquake has occurred in that * country. Two hundred persons perished, and great damage has been done to property. Shot Dead- London, Sept. 27. Viscount Moultmorreo has been shot dead in his carriage at Donburn. The Irish Question. Meetings'have been held at Kilrush and New Ross, in Ireland, at which Mr. Parnell declared that the only solution of the Irish question was the ownership of the land, and urged a complete organisa tion in that direction. Sailing Postponed. Vienna, Sept. 27. The sailing of the combined fleet from Ragusa has been postponed till Wednes day. Pacific Intentions. Paris, Sept. 25. M. Barthelemy Striliare, newly-ap pointed Minister for Foreign Affairs, liaft issued a circular, stating that the foreign policy of France will continue to be of a pacific character. The Combined Fleet. ■ Constantinople, Sept. 25. Admiral Seymour has returned, to Ragusa from Cettinge, and the combined fleet, under his command, will leave the former place on Monday for Dulcigno. The Porte has positively refused to agree to the cession of Dulcigno unless naval coercion is abandoned. The Albanians threaten to arrest the various foreign Consuls, and the English consular staff have therefore left Scutari.

AUSTRALIAN.

{Per Reuter's Agency.) Arrived.

Melbourne, Sept. 27. Arrived—H.M.S. Emerald, Wolverine, Cormorant, and Nautilus. New Zealand at the Exhibition. The New Zealand exhibits are well advanced. Dr. Hector, the New Zealand commissioner, has prepared a handbook for distribution, containing concise and valuable information regarding, the pro ductions, progress, and statistics of the colony. The Cup. Mata has been strongly backed for the Cup, in consequence of Camballo’s victory. Very Sore. Sept. 28.

The British exhibitors to the Melbourne exhibition advertise a picnic, which they intend holding on'Friday, the opening day. They do this in consequence of the discourtesy shown them by the Melbourne Commisioners in omitting to send them cards of invitation to the opening cere mony. Sugar. Mauritius telegrams to 28th inst., re port that engagement,s/qr^New^Zealang 250 tons for Christchurch.

Shipping. Adelaide, Sept. 28. Arrived —s.«. Clifton, from Plymouth.

NEW ZEALAND

(Per Press Association.) A Failure.

Auckland, Sept. 27.

Mr. Carter made a spirited attempt to drive a coach from Cambridge through to Ohinemutu on Saturday, but failed within ten miles of his destination, owing to the impassable condition of the roads. Extensive Agriculture. Mr. James Williamson has commenced the cultivation of his large estate near Hamilton. A thousand acres of land will be ploughed immediately. One third will be sown in turnips, and a vast swamp will be reclaimed. Warning to Auctioneers. Wellington, Sept. 28. At the Resident Magistrate’s Court this morning, T. Kennedy Macdonald was fined L 5 and costs for exercising his busi ness as an auctioneer after seven o’clock at night. The defence was that there was no intention to set the law at defiance, but defendant wished to bring the matter before the Court with a view of getting the law repealed. The Magistrate said the act was a breach of a- clearly-defined Ordinance, and cautioned the defendant that, should the offence be repeated, he would inflict the full penalty—Juso.

BRUTAL MURDER AT AUCKLAND.

Escape of the Murderer.

Hot Pursuit, and His Ultimate Capture. Auckland, Sept. 27.

At ten o’clock to-night a Fijian at tempted to murder with an axe the two sons of Mr. Thos. Willcott, aged eleven and fourteen years. Willcott lately ar rived from Fiji, and the Fijian had been in his service for seven years. The youngest lad, Gibson Willcott,' received a dangerous gash four inches in length, ex tending from his temple to the crown of his head. The other lad received a blow on the neck and face with the axe, but is not dangerously wounded. Another lad named Sandrys and the servant girl attempted to stop the ruffian while decamping when the alarm was given, but he threatened Sandrys with the weapon and threw a brick at the head of the girl, which for tunately missed her. He then fled, re taining possession of the axe, and has not been captured by the police. There are no hopes of the youngest lad surviving. Sept. 28. After the murderous assault by the Fijian last night, the police started in pursuit, Inspector Pardy taking charge of the mounted men and scouring the dis trict, while the Superintendent took charge of the men on foot, and surrounded the cemetery, in which the Fijian was supposed to be secreted. The surmise proved to be incorrect. The Fijian was seen at 11 o’clock, passing the Eden Vine Hotel. Going away from town this morn ing, a milkman named Matthew Crawford, residing near Mount Albert, found the body of a man lying on the road some distance from the Eden Vine Hotel, with a clean cut on the back of hia skull, abouta n inch in width,

which must have been instantly fatal 'I he milkman reported-the matter to the police. An investigation disclosed that the murdered man’s name is Edward Race, who reside? with his family in New North Road, near Morningside. It is surmised that last might lie and. the Fijian, must liave ‘encountered, andpthe’ Fijian must have crept noislessly f behind him, and dealt a fatal blow. This morning the Fijian again made his appearance in the Mount Albert district. News has ju«t been received that after felling a washer woman near Mervilles, manager for Brown and Campbell, and breaking her arm, the Fijian made off.' He was hotly pursued, and was eventually captured, and is now on his way to the Police Station.

CORRESPONDENCE.

To the Editor,

Sir,— -Since the water has. accumulated to -such an extent •in the Domain,. I have been looking and longing for a swim, but am somewhat perplexed through not being certain whether, if I did take an early morning dip, I could be dropped upon by the minions of the law for so doing. Being one of the class who look upon editors as beings who can or should give a correct answer to almost any question, civil, religieus, or political, under the sun, the thought struck me that I would en deavor to get enlightened by applying to you. I shall (and lam sure many others will also) be obliged,'sir, if you can inform me whether the public will be allowed to bathe in the Domain during the hours mentioned in the by-laws—viz., before seven aim. or after . seyen . p.m.—Yours, &c., A Longer for a Dip. [See Dr. Trevor’s speech at the Mayor’s banquet.—Ed.]

Annual Horse Parade, Christchurch

The annual parade of entire horses took place at the Agricultural and Pastoral Association’s ground - on Saturday last. The growing interest in stock rearing was exhibited by an unusually large atten dance of the public, and the animals shown, although numerically weaker than last year’s collection, Were of a higher class than we have hitherto seen, and with a few exceptions were shown in very credit able condition. The ponies appeared first on the card, and of these Prince Charming was certainly the best, although Miracle and King of the Ring- are by no means or dinary animals. Merrylegs Would have been better elassed as a cob, and Hercules was quite out of place. In roadsters, the ever green Nobleman was looking his best, and the half brothers Spot and. Dexter found lots of ad mirers, as they well deserved. There was a large entry in Colonial throughbreds, of which the well known Daniel O’Rourke, Guy Faux, and Korari looked likely to add to the lustre of their racing fame, by stud" successes. King of Clubs, the horse recently imported by the Middle Park Company, was not looking his best, but it was difficult to find much seriously wrong with this successor to the veteran Tra ducer. Sorcerer received a good deal of attention, on account Of his reputation fnv rfO+j-iTyT Riflf. USaful ...otnnlr... «n rj fnr. a general breeder this son of Traducer would take a lot of beating. Of the imported thoroughbreds, Perkin Warbeck was the popular favorite, and, although he looks just a trifle small, we prefer him to the other two in his class— Albany and Leolinus. The latter is a very grand horse’,{ and has had lots of chances to get racers. Albany is not much to our liking but his breeding will always command friends.

The draughts were a very fine lot, in cluding horses which would be exception ally good in any country. Amongst the best were Sir Colin Campbell, Morley’s Fancy, Crown Prince, Lord Glasgow, Lincoln Jack, Prince Royal, Bobby Burns, Prince of Wales, Rantin’ Robin, Pride of Scotland, and Billy Fairplay. The latter is a much improved horse, and like Mr. Patton’s Young Ivanhoe, will probably get better than himself.

Resident Magistrate’s Court.

Tuesday, September 28.

(Before Mr. F. Guinness, R.M.) “skylarking.”

John Grantham and Frederick Warner were charged with creating a breach of the peace. Accused admitted skylarking, but denied any intention of creating a dis turbance. Constable Smart stated that he saw the accused fighting near Quill’s Hotel, and there was blood on each of them. His Worship said he happened to see the affair and' thought there was nothing more :than & scuffle, and would inflict a fine of only ss, DRUNK AND DISORDERLY. Robert John Maxwell, charged with being drunk and disorderly, admitted the charge, and was fined ss. and costs. Thomas Franks, for a like offence, pled guilty, and was mulct in a • similar amount, John O’Brian for being drunk and dis orderly, craved the leniency of the Bench, as yesterday being a general holiday, and waiting on the gentlemen at the banquet, he had forgotten himself. If his Worship would exercise clemency this time, O’Brian said it would be the last time he would appear before the Court. His Wor ship remarked that accused had made a similar promise on a previous occasion. There.were several previous convictions recorded against him. O’Brian again re freshed his Worship’s memory that yes terday was a general holiday, evidently being of opinion that on such occasions unlimited license was allowed to the pub lic to get intoxicated. Mr. Guinness, however, was lenient, and O’Brian was let off with the usual fine of 55., at which un expected result of his spree, he appeared devoutly thankful. MALICIOUS DAMAGE —‘‘ THE RATTLE OR THE STONES.”

James Cavanagh was charged with wil fully damaging the property of William Sycamore, Mr, Branson for complainant, Mr. Crisp for accused. Emma" Sycamore stated she was the daughter of the complainant. On tire 21st of the month she saw Cavanagh throwing stones at her father. One stone went through a large pane of glass in the win dow. The stone hit witness on the back of the hand.

By Mr. Crisp—The affair occurred on Tuesday evening, the 21st inst. Had just gone inside the shop. Mr. Cavanggh was just outside the shop, on the road. There were two or three persons outside the house—Mrs. Cavanagh, Mrs. Harris, and

my brother|Wallace. My father had gone out to the back. Mr. Cavanagh was throwing stones. The rest were looking on. Don’t know whether any others were throwing stones besides the accused. Cavanagh was about two yards from the window. He threw straight at it, and also at my father. Accused threw the stone through the window purposely. The affair took place at 7 p. m. on Tuesday week.

Re-examined by Mr. Branson—lt was on this day week. Wallace Sycamore corroborated the evidence of last witness..

By Mr. Crisp—The affair occurred, at about four o’clock in the afternoon. My mother, sister, and father were standing about. Mrs. Cavanagh and Mrs. Harris were looking on. The latter parties were throwing stones, and my father also. My father was throwing at Cavanagh, and Cavanagh was throwing at my father. While accused was throwing stones my father ran behind the house.

William Sycamore, the complainant, stated he was a fai’mer at' Winslow. Knew the accused. On the 21st of this month accused was in the public house, and Mrs. Harris brought him out to fight me. There were some words between Mrs. Harris and Cavanagh, and the latter com menced to throw stones. I ran to the back of the house, and when I got there, heard a stone came through the shop window. Don’t know who threw the Stone. The cost of repairing the window would be over LI.

By Mr. Crisp—Mrs. Harris was on the spot. Had no conversation with her. She challenged mo to fight, and I gave her a push, and down she went. Cavanagh was there but would not fight. I was ready, had he been so. Did not com mence throwing stones. When I got to the back of the house, I tried to drive them away with stones, as they had struck my wife with stones. They were all mad drunk. There were a lot of people stand ing about. This concluded the case for the prosecu tion, and for the defence Mr. Crisp called, Mary Ann Harris, who remembered the squabble. Mr. Sycamore was trying to kill witness, and Cavanagh came to her defence. Witness ran into accused’s house. Sycamore and his son were throw . ing stones at witness and Cavanagh. Did not see the window broken. After Sycamore had knocked witness down on the stones, he ran to the back of the house.

Cross-examined by Mr. Branson—Wit ness said she was sober. Never was inside the hotel door. Cavanagh was sober. Could see whether Cavanagh.threw stones, but did not see him throw any. After knocking her down Sycamore ran after Cavanagh. Witness did not throw stones, unless it were while she was insensible. Didn’t know whether she threw stones. Wouldn’t con tradict anyone if they said she did. Syca more knocked her down with a stone, and she was rendered insensible for a second or two. Am sensible now, but very weak. Didn’t think she was sensible when she got up, being so confused. Before sbe was hit on . the head, Cavanagh did not throw stones, but he might have done so afterwards. Was completely dazed ana nearly murueieu. ~

Counsel addressed the Bench, and after his Worship had characterised the affair as a most disgraceful one, he fined ac cused in the nominal penalty of ss. damages, 15s. and costs 16s. ; professional fee, LI Is. In a case of Sycamore V. Cavanagh, for assault, Mr. Crisp, for accused, pled guilty, and a fine of Is. was inflicted. William Sycamore was charged with un lawfully assaulting Mary Ann Harris. Mr. Crisp for the complainant. Mr. Branson for accused, pleaded not guilty. Mary Ann Harris, sworn, said—l am the wife of Alfred Harris. Remember the 21st inst. On that occasion Sycamore and Cavanagh were in Mr. Harris’ pad dock, shaping at one another for a fight. I was on the public road, about eight or ten yards away. Mr. Cavanagh was afraid to fight, and then Sycamore came through the fence and struck me with a stone, which he held in his hand. At the same time he struck me nine or ten times, till I fell in the middle of the road. My head bled till I fainted away. Came to Ashburton the same evening, and went to Dr. Ross to get attention. By Mr. Branson—The two men were in a paddock, fencing for a fight. Previous to this Cavanagh was standing under the hotel verandah, and I asked him to come and protect his children and Mr, Rogers’ children, as Sycamore was running after them with a knife. Cavanagh then went out to meet Sycamore. I did not offer to fight Sycamore. I put the children in doors, and had to go back to' Rogers’ bouse to attend to a child. Out of curi osity, I stood looking on. Cavanagh would not fight. He was perfectly sober, and so was I, I had blows on the fore head, but it was the blow on the back of the head that rendered me insensible, I had been to Ashburton that day, and re turned iri a train with Mrs. Cavanagh and Mrs. Sycamore. I never spoke to Mrs. Sycamore. Mr. Martin was in the train. Do not remember Mr. Martin, on getting out of the train at Winslow, characterise my conduct as disgraceful. Sycamore has threatened to kill me before. Have never spoken to Mrs. Sycamore. There has been an old-standing quarrel between my hus band and Mrs. Sycamore. Mrs. Cavanagh was not present during the assault. Ho one was present but myself, Cavanagh, and Sycamore.

James Cavanagh stated he was a black smith, living at Winslow. On Tuesday evening last, Sycamore wanted me to fight in Harris’ paddock. Shortly after wards Sycamore struck Mrs. Harris with a stone, which cut her on the side of her head. Only saw her hit once. I ran out to protect her, when he took up a stone and hit me. I was sober. By Mr. Branson—l went into the paddock, because Sycamore called me to fight. I had previously seen Mrs. Harris and Sycamore having p squabble near the latter’s house. Slie told to go and protect my children, as accused was threatening them. I was perfectly sober. Did not see the squabble previously mentioned. What I saicl about it was incorrect ; I only heard there was a squabble from Mrs. Harris. Cannot say 'how much be.er’l that day. Am not sure whether I had any drink at Winslow. Sure I was sober. When Mrs, Harris was struck with the stone I was in .close proximity. The blood ran down Mrs. Harris’ neck, and she then walked into my house. Accused knocked the woman down, but I cannot say whether it was before or after the blow

was struck. The woman did not fall of her own free will. She did not fall with the blow, but I think it was from a push by accused. Mrs. Harris had no sign of being drunk. William Sycamore remembered seeing Mrs Harris on the evening of the 21st in Mrs Rogers’ house. On her coming out, he told her if her children did not let his little ones alone he would give them a good shaking. She afterwards went to get Cavanagh to fight him, but when the latter came out witness refused to fight him, unless he came away from the women. Cavanagh refused to fight, and Mrs Harris then said “ If he will not fight you, I will. ” Witness gave her a gentle push and knocked her down. She then put herself in a graceful (?) attitude (which witness described), and said “ that’s just what I wanted you to do.” I had no stone in my hand. My Mr. Crisp—l put my foot out, and gave her a shove. Ido not know whether she struck me, but I had a black eye the next day. I was sober, and have not drank anything for the last seven years. By Mr. Branson —It was when Mrs. Harris came to fight that I tripped her over, and gave her a slight kick as she was going down. Emma Sycamore remembered seeing Mrs. Harris coming up to her father, sparring in his face, and exclaiming, “ Fight a woman, Sycamore.” By Mr. Crisp—Saw my father strike and kick Mrs Harris. She was standing beside him at the time. Mrs. Harris remained on the ground about a minute. Counsel having addressed the Bench, his Worship, in summing up, said the affair arose out of a continuous quarrel. He did not think that the accused was justified in kicking the woman, and would inflict a penalty of 10s. The whole of the parties, including Cavanagh, would be bound over to keep the peace, and to find sureties in the amount of LSO for their good behaviour for six months.

BOROUGH WATER SUPPLY.

The Banquet.

At half-past two yesterday his Worship the Mayor entertained the members of the Borough Council, the County Council, the Domain Board, and others, to a banquet which was spread, in the Somerset dining room in Host Shearman’s best style. About fifty gentlemen sat down, and his Worship of course presided, Messrs. Williamson and Bullock being croupiers. After the usual loyal and patriotic toasts had been disposed of His Worship gave the health of “Our Representative in Parliament, Mr. E. G. Wright.” He did so because at last election he had been a supporter of his opponent. Since then, however, he had watched Mr. Wright’s Parliamentary career, and he was sure that a more energetic representa tive could not have been found than Mr. Wright had proved himself to be. Should he stand again at the next election his re turn was certain. (Applause.) The toast was drunk with all the honors.

Mr. Wright, in reply, said that nothing took away his speech like kind words, and it was difficult for him to reply to such a kind reception as his toast had obtained. groat quoction that, had agitated Par liament during the session that liad closed had been retrenchment to meet the times of financial difficulty, and while dealing with that question, in a short speech, Mr. Wright said it had been proved that altogether too many officials were in Go vernment •mploy, and that it would be necessary to have more working bees in the political hive, and less of those officials. In a short time he would have to meet his constituents, so that he would not make a long speech on political sub jects at this time, but would simply content himself with thanking them for the kind manner in which they had re ceived the toast of his health.

Mr. Ivess proposed the toast of the “ County Council,” and in the course of his speech paid a high compliment to the business ability and talent of the members of the Council, referring incidentally to the work they had done, the rivers they had bridged, the waterworks they were about to undertake, and the grant of LI,OOO they had made to the Borough. He coupled with the toast the names of Messrs. Cameron, Wright, Coster, and Bullock.

Messrs. Cameron and Coster having shortly replied to the toast, Mr. Wright said the County Council had pot gone into any reckless expendi ture in the works they had undertaken, and the impartiality with which these works had been distributed over the County was evidence that the welfare of all had been considered.

Mr. Bullock also acknowledged the toast. He attributed a certain amount of credit to Mr, Wright for procuring the L 5,000 grant to the Borough. In refer ring to the water supply scheme, Mr, Bullock expressed a hope that the County scheme would soon be undertaken.

Mr. Branson, song-—“ The Midship mite.”

Mr. Wright proposed—“ The Water Supply.” In doing so, he said he did not know any work in the colony in which there were sa> great results for so small an expenditure of money. The works would be so highly beneficial, as to fsr out weigh the expenditure that had been made. He did not expect that the purity of the underground water supply would be endangered for a good while yet, and therefore he thought the adoption of the inexpensive scheme was the wiser course. Tn Parliament it grieved him to see the amount of money that had been spent on useless works, such as the Greymouth Harbor and others. If such works as the irrigation of the Rakaia plains were undertaken instead of these, it would be more beneficial to the colony. The speaker then detailed the difficulties that he had had to'encounter in getting the County Waterworks Bill through the House, and went on to speak of the ad vantages that would be derived to the County from the scheme for the prose cutiou of which the Bill he had got passed gave powers/ The Mayor replied. It was easier to speak in that room than it was in the wind at the reservoir. He thanked them for the compliment they had paid him. Since he had' been elected Mayor he had done his utmbsjt tp secure as many bgneffts tp the Borough as possible/ ratepayers said he had asked too much, but he did not think too much could' be asked, as if nothing were given there was nothing lost, and if even a little were given thepe was something gained. (Laughter.)

Mr Coster, in a short speech, proposed the healths of the “Mayor and the Borough Councillors,” to which

Mr. Bullock replied. He said the pro poser of the toast had remarked he could remember the time when every acre of the township could have been bought for L2 an acre. So could Mr. Bullock, but he could alsosay that he knew no town ship in the colony that had made such progress. Mr. Bullock concluded with, a reference to the water supply. Mr. Williamson also replied. He had, never seen a scramble among the Coun cillors for works in their own locality. They were very solicitous for the general good, and knew not any individual favoritism.

The toast was also acknowledged by Messrs. Robinson, St. Hill, Parkin, Ivess, Harrison, Friedlander, and Roberts. Mr. Bullock proposed the health ,of “The Domain Board.” It had been said that day that the water could not have been brought in without the consent of the Domain Board, buc he thought the water supply had benefited the Domain, and, instead of owing them anything, he thought the Council should ask them for a thousand pounds. Still, the Board had met the Council very readily. Dr. Trevor acknowledged the toast. He did not think the work was complete until the water was raised at the end of the gully. He thought those who spoke of a boating excursion were a little premature, but it was not too soon to speak of bath ing-ponds being established. He would like to see every lad, and lassie, too, begin the day with a good bath. He would like to see the Domain an institution as a re creation ground, and to this end the water supply would greatly tend. Mr. Harrison—song—“ Nothing else to do.”

Mr. Williamson proposed the health of the “Messrs. Saunders 8r05.,” from, whose millrace the water supply was taken. He was glad to see the originator of the scheme present that day, and it was a matter of regret that Mr. Edward Saunders had found it necessary to retire from the district and the Council. But for the kindness of this firm, and their-v interest in this supply, the water could not have been brought into the town un less at a cost not much less than the high pressure scheme would have entailed. Mr. Edward Saunders acknowledged the toast in a few words, disclaiming all the credit of being the originator of the scheme, as he said it was a scheme pal pable to even a two-year-old boy. Mr. Jacobson —song, “Down among the dead men.”

Mr. St. Hill proposed the health of “Mr. Eooks, the Borough Engineer.” Mr. Fooks had been always ready to accept suggestions, and throughout his connection with the Council had been thoroughly [urbane and obliging. The success of the scheme and the truth of the channels’ levels bore testimony to his ability. Mr. St. Hill also referred to Mr. Williamson’s kindness in giving the use of his land to bring the water in in the first instance.

Mr. Fooks replied. He took the op portunity of thanking those gentlemen who had helped him in the work. To one gentleman in especial had he been deeply indebted—one who at critical times, and these were many, had been up early and late, and had been the right hand of the work. He referred to Mr. Brown, the foreman of works, whose merit he could not help acknowledging at this time. (Hear, hear.) Song—Mr. Alfred Saunders, jun., “ The British Lion.” Mr. Friedlander proposed the. health of the “contractor, Mr. James Wilkie.” , He had carried out the work most faithfully, —but not in every point (laughter); He had not been the lowest tenderer, but it was not always the lowest tenderer that was the best. Mr. Wilkie humorously replied, stating that in a week the initiatory contract for the County works which he had in hand would be completed. (Hear, hear.) Mr. Orr shortly proposed to toast of the “ Agricultural and Pastoral Interests,” and expressed a hope that there wa» a glorious future in store for both. Mr. Coster replied he was very hopeful that better times were in store for agricul ture. He was quite sure that if the re sults of the past seven years were taken on an average, even with the two bad years that had gone by, there was still left enough encouragement for men to take to agriculture. Mr. Cameron replied for the pastoral interests. These had an encouraging future, and between the two indu§trie§— the corn and the clip—the success of the colony at present hung. Dr. Trevor humorously proposed the “ Banking Interests,” hoping that they would soon follow the example of Mr. Wright that morning and “ take qif tfio screw. ” (Laughter). Messrs. Shury arid Revans replied. Mp. Edward Saunders proposed thg health pf the “ Regal Profession,” They were very nice fellows, and very fond of each other, and he had no doubt they would tell them that day how well they loved each other. Mr. Branson had such a long speech to make in proposing the press—a toast that he would have to give shortly, that he couldn’t make any speech then beyond simply thanking them. He would hand over the speech making to his partner, Mr. Purnell. (Laughter). Mr. Purnell could not be guilty of the breach of professional etiquette of two counsel of the same firm addressing the Court. (Laughter). Mr. Branson, song—“ Drink, Puppy Drink.” Mr. Cameron preposed the toast of the “Mercantile interests,” referring to the time when it cost LG a ton to bring merchandise from town to Ashburton, but the railway had reduced that sum to a nominal figure, and brought merchants to their door.

Mr. Bullock and Mr. Orr replied. The latter said it was an index of return ing prosperity when an important resi dent who had ‘ slid put’ pf business oil the pegining of the bad times had slid back again. ‘ (Laughter/)' The press having been proposed by Mr. Branson, and suitably responded to, Mr. Robinson proposed the Host’ in a ’ com plimentary speech, and Mr. Shearman replied/ ’ Mr. Parkin proposed the health of the Mayor, who had done his’ utmost inside and outside on behalf of ’’the Borough. Wherever the Borough had a chance' of making" a claim at all the Mayor had not neglected to make application^

THE ASHBURTON HERALD, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 1880.



V Miscellaneous. 'ANTED KNOWN— That the Beat - T T and Purest BREAD in Ashburton -is baked by A. O. Aitken, Saunders’ Buildings, Ashburton. 947 c Reward. fe' T OST, a Morocco PURSE, containing K ! 1 A Money, Memos., and a Railway pags.—Finder will be rewarded on return ife "ing same to the Herald & Guardian B Office. IUrpOTAL ABSTINENCE SOCIETY. B TO-MORROW EVENING, SEPT. 29, bt In the Templar Hall, B A LECTURE ON “ ALCOHOL,” Ry the Rev. Brownlow J. Westbrooke. : To commence at Eight o’clock. 944 c KAIAPOI WOOLLEN MANUFACTUR ING COMPANY (LIMITED,) CAPITAL £IOO,OOO IN 4000 SHARES OF £25 EACH. ISSUE OF NEW SHARES. TTIORMS of APPLICATION FOR Jj SHARES, with full information, can be obtained of Mr. Weeks, Ashburton Guardian Office, by whom application for Shares will be received. Deposit, 20s. per share; and 50s. per share on allotment. August 23,1880. 9£ TT OUNG GLENROY, FOR SALE, Immediately after the Parade on OCTOBER 2. Pedigree, &c., at Sale. 939c-272g JAMES MUTCH. WAKANUI ROAD BOARD. TENDERS are invited for the follow ing WORKS No. 25. —Maintenance of roads in the district till Nov. 1881. No. 26.—Wakanui Road— Forming to full width, from Jones’ corner to junction with Beach Road, 290 chains. No. 27.—Bruce’s Road—Forming to full width, from Cochrane’s to Stanley Road, 132 chains. No. 28.—Stanley Road—Metalling 50 chains, 20 yards to the chain. Specifications, &c., can be seen at the Board’s office, Moore street, where tenders will be received, addressed to the Chair man, endorsed with number of con tract, and accompanied with necessary deposit, till 10 a.m. on THURSDAY, Mil. jTCrCTJXCT - eer~OV7X?'j 925c-2600 District Surveyors, &c. THE SOUTHLAND TIMBER YARDS.



THE UNDERSIGNED BEGS to in form his friends and the public gene rally, that he has made arrangements with the best SAWMILLS in Southland for a constant Supply of Building Timber, including Red and White Pine FLOORING LINING SKIRTING ARCHITRAVES MOULDINGS and will open the same OCTOBER Ist, 1880, at his yards, corner of CAMERON AND WEST STREETS, Next Jameson and Robeets, ASHBURTON. JOSHUA TUCKER, 17a-884c Proprietor THE BEST VALUE FOR READY MONEY (MEN’S) CLOTHING (AND BOYS’) MANUBACTUEED BY mHE NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING _L FACTORY, which can be purchased at their Retail Branches, now established all over New Zealand. The Garments are thoroughly shrunk. The Fit and Style are perfect. The Workmanship is equal to bespoke. The Trimmings are of superior quality and strength. The Tweeds are of the very best descrip tion. The Stock is the largest in the Southern Hemisphere. The tall, short, lean, and stout can be equally well fitted. The Goods are all marked in plain figures. The system of business is to exchange every article that does not give satis faction. And, in addition to all these advantages, you can purchase A SINGLE GARMENT AT THE WHOLESALE PRICE. Mercery, Hats, Shirts, Ties, Scarfs, Bags, Portmanteaus, Rugs, and Blankets at Wholesale Prices. THOUSANDS OF DISCERNING - CUSTOMERS Testify that the New Zealand Clothing Factory’s Garments are the Very Best Value for Ready Money. Ashburton Branch : EAS T STREET. 9100 WM. SPARROW, Manager.



Miscellaneous. TX7ANTED—One or two young men as ’ * BOARDERS, in private family ; 18s. per week. Apply, John Olson, Peter street. ■ . • • 923 c SECTIONS— TO LET, for One or more years, Town and Suburban SEC TIONS, from one rood to fifteen acres. CHARLES BRADDELL, 914 c Burnett Street. TENDERS. TENDERS are required for CARTING about 10,000 feet Builder’s Timber, and 2 Tons Building Material near Lake Heron. Tenders to be sent to the undersigned by THURSDAY at Noon, where particu lars can be ascertained. BAKER & BROWN, 270g-946c Coach Factory.