MAIL NOTICES

Maila close at the Ashburton Post Office, ft s follows : For Christchurch and North at 0 a. di. 9. a.m., and 5 p.m., daily. For Chertsey Rakaia, &c., at 9 a.m and 5 p.m. daily. For Dunedin, Timvald, Winslow, Hinds, Coldstream, Rangitata, Orari, Winchester, and Geraldine, at 10.15 a.m. daily. For Temuka, Timaru, and South at 6 a.m. and 10.15 a.m. daily. For Greenstreet, Ashburton Forks, Mount Somers, and Ashburton Gorge, on. Tuesdays and Fridays, at 10.30 a m. For. Ashton, Waterton, and Longbeacli, at 3.15 p.m. daily. For .Wakanui, and Seafield, on Tues days and Fridays, at 6 a.m. Mails arrive at the Ashburton Post Office — From Christchurch at 10.35 a.m., 4.55 p.m.j and 8.15 p.m. daily. From Chertsey, Rakaia, &c. at 10.35 a.m. daily. .. From'Dunedin and intermediate places at 5.25 p.m. daily. Fram Temuka and Timaru at 0.25 a.m. and 5.25 p.m. daily. From Greenstreet, Ashburton Forks, Mount Somers, and Ashburton Gorge on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 3 p.m. From Ashton, Waterton, and Long beach at 10 a. m. daily. , From Wakanui and Seafield on Tues days and Fridays at 2.30 p.m.

W. St. G. Douglas, Postmaster.

The Ashburton Herald AND Borough and County Advertiser (With Which is incorporated the “Evening Echo”). WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 11, 1880. The Local Industry Question.

A number of merchants and others met in the Town Hall yesterday, called together by circular signed by the Mayor, to consider what steps could be taken to find out what industries might be profit ably carried on in Ashburton, ana how thsse could be established and fostered. It was only recently that we called atten tion to this question in these columns, and though a correspondent (whose judg ment and knowledge we have every respect for) took us to task and expressed a very adverse opinion as to the hopefulness of any industrial venture in this township, it is evident that “ there is more between heaven and earth than i 3 dream’tof in his philosophy ” if we may judge by the en thusiasm with which some of the business men of the district discuss the industrial question. The number of gentlemen who attended yesterday’s meeting shows how much the importance of the question is felt, and we trust that, now an associ ation has been formed to watch the interests of Ashburton in the matter of industries, nothing will be left undone that will tend to encourage enterprise and promote the development of resources of which Ashburton has not a few. We have heard it said that one hindrance to New Zealand’s manufacturing progress is that the kind of labor wanted is not to be found in New Zealand—that the im migration policy of the colony had directed itself more to securing agricultural labor than skilled labor of any other class. It is quite true that ostensibly such was the policy Government claimed to follow. But it is equally true that that policy was a glaring failure, and that thousands of the immigrants who were brought to the colony were only agriculturists on paper, and for a time—only till they had been accepted by the agents and sent to sea. The farmers of New Zealand who have employed many of these men would per haps be more able than the returns of Government to give reliable information as to what trades and callings were brought to the colony instead of the agri cultural one that was wanted. We con tend that there are thousands of bad ploughmen and pick and shovel men in this colony who only w 7 ant an announce ment to be made that work of the kind

theywere trained to was to be had, to forsake the plough and the shovel, and take at once to the shuttle or whatever else the work may be. The formation of Associations throughout the colony of the kind that preliminaries have been taken for in Ashburton, would be a sure indication that the people had been cured of the national weakness that lias fal len upon us with the introduction of bor rowed money, that the depression had left us clothed and in our right mind, with our eyes open to the fact that upon our own efforts and enterprise, and by the development of our own resources must we henceforth live, and not by the bor rowed cash of the English money-lenders. The beginnings maybe small—they must be ; but it was from small beginnings that almost overy factory in the Old Country rose, and this we ought to keep in mind when the owlet croak of faint-heartedness or cynicism tries to discourage us.

The Ashburton Water-Works Bill.— This Bill was read a second time in the Legislative Council on Tuesday evening.

Tinkettltng a Bobby. Constable Rouse, with his newly made bride, having arrived at Rakaia by the last train from Christchurch, on Tuesday, the larrikins of the place, about twenty in number, assembled about half-past ten oclock in front of his house in Mackie Street, and serenaded the happy pair with the music usually obtained by beating empty tins, accompanying the music with songs and choruses. Failing to induce the constable to make his ap pearance the band adjourned thinking that he might not be at home. But the} 7 re turned after some little time and re-com menced their serenading. Ultimately the happy man came out and gave the musi cians a sovereign to drink the health of himself and wife, when the band disap peared to the nearest hotel singing, “For he’s a jolly good fellow.”

Ashburton School Committee. —The usual monthly meeting of the local School Committee was held last night, and was an unusually short one. There were present Dr. Stewart (Chairman), Messrs. Bean, Boyle, Jacobsen, Orr, and St. Hill. Master Innes, pupil teacher, wrote, requesting to be relieved from his duties, in consequence of his parents re moving to Invercargill. Mr. Jacobsen moved, and Mr. Orr seconded, “ That, under the circumstances, the Board of Education be recommended to relieve Innes from his duties.” Considerable discussion ensued on the question, and members of the committee expressed their opinion that these kind of applications were becoming unpleasantly frequent. The motion was carried, but it was under stood the recommendation was only made in consequence of the exceptional circum stances of the case. Several letters per taining to the routine of the school were read from the Board of Education. The masters report showed that there were on thefjroll at present—boys, 225 ; girls, 224 ; total, 449, To-day’s attendance—boys, 184 ; gii'ls, 178 ; total, 382. Reference was made in the report to the contemplated removal of pupil teacher Innes, tho master expressing his opinion that the vacancy could be filled without much difficulty ; to the disadvantage which Mr. Mayo labored under through insufficient desk accommodation ; to the state of the small gate in front of the school ; and to the very satisfactory state of cleanliness in which the school was kept. It wa3 ex plained by the Chairman that the desks had been ordered, and that instructions had been given to have the dilapidated gate repaired. There being no other business the proceedings terminated.

A Wealthy Swindler. —A man named Smith has been arrested at Auckland for issuing valueless cheques. He is of good English connection, a remittance man, and heir to L 20,000. A Coaling Station. —The German Con sul at Auckland intends to transmit a report to the German Admiralty as to the facilities of Auckland as a coaling Btation, with a view to causing them to direct vessels to that port for the purpose of obtaining supplies, instead of Australia. Railway Accident. —At Papakura, a station in the Auckland Province, a man named Livingston, rushing to catch a de parting train, slipped, fell, and wa3 run over, without anyone knowing. He was not killed, however, and when he returned to consciousness his cries attracted the stationmaster’s attention. Both of the in jured man’s legs had to be cut off.

Business and Pleasure. —The readi ness with which our senators welcome any opportunity of escaping from the dreary and monotonous duties pertaining to their position was illustrated last Friday when, in concluding an answer to a question put by Colonel Brett, re the ship Annabella. at Lyttelton, the Attorney General added “ Speaking of ships, I wish to say that members of both Houses will be taken to her Majesty’s ships Raleigh and Danse to-morrow afternoon, at 2.30, by the Stella.” This rapid and agreeable change of the conversation (say 3 the Post) from such a painful subject of discussion as the propriety of risking sailors’ lives in alleged unseaworthy vessels was hailed with loud applause by the Council, who continued in a pleasant mood until they came to dis cuss the reductions made by the Lower House in the salaries of officers of the Legislative Council, whereat they ex pressed some dissatisfaction.

“ Our Perambulator,” the funny man of the Christchurch Echo, treats his readers to the following account of a Road Board Clerk’s various positions : “I happened to be down at the Wakaia lately.- It is a pretty place, and the scenery most picturesque. I had occasion to visit the Road Board office, and I can assure your readers that I was in per fect dread of the gentleman I inter viewed, as he appeared to me more like the Lord Mayor of London than a small pettifogging clerk. lam credibly informed that he has a good salary, viz., L2OO per annum from the Road Board and LSO per annum from the Go vernment, but ho has a soul above salaries, and he has therefore engaged himself to an Insurance Company, as their agent, for which he receives a very large remuneration. Our friend is not, however, content with that. He serves hi 3 own summonses from the Court, and gets his own servant to clean out the offices, although he ha 3 authority to employ labor for the purpose. The Hon. John Hall should not lose sight of such a valuable acquisition to the public ser vice.”

The Waimate Plains. —A telegram from Pungarehu states that four more natives were arrested on Tuesday morn ing, which makes ten moro to be sent to New Plymouth. The Taranaki Herald states that the Surveyor-General has tele graphed to the Chief Surveyor, request ing him to meet him on the Waimate Plains, so that they may go over the land together, to make arrangements for sur veying it. No Pay, No Teaching. —At a recent meeting of the Board of Governors of the Wellington College it was remarked that L 205 2s. 6d. was due to the treasurer on account of fees. Mr. Levin, M.H.R., said that in King’s College, London, it was customary when ho was a boy for each student to present a ticket of admis sion at the commencement of the term. This ticket was virtually an acknowledg ment of the receipt of the required fee, and without it no boy could be admitted. He suggested that in future no student should be admitted who failed to produce his receipt, and the proposition appeared to meet with favor.

LI,OOO in Notes Burnt. —A few days since our Wellington telegrams contained the information that a fire had taken place on the station of Mr. H. Mace, com pletely destroying the whole of the build ings thereon. From files now to hand we learn that the most unfortunate part of the affair is the fact that a large sum of money—Ll,ooo in notes —was burnt in the fire. This money had been received in two large bundles of notes, in payment of a quantity of cattle which had been sold. From some motive or other these notes had not been banked, but was secreted by Mr. Simpson, one of the pro prietors, in a portion of the roof, inform ing no one—not even his wife —where they were placed. On the morning following the fire, a quantity of calcined paper was found. This parcel was carefully taken up, put into a handkerchief, and sent to the Bank of New Zealand at Wellington, where steps will probably be taken to ascertain by scientific aid if the bundle referred to actually consists of the notes left in the house. A Wellington Brothel Burnt. —A destructive fire broke out in a house of ill-fame in Wellington, occupied by Mrs. Baker, at 6.30 p.m. on Tuesday. When the fire was first discovered the front part of the building, which contained 12 rooms, was one mass of flames, speeding rapidly. The occupants soon made their escape, but were unable to eai e anything. The Fire Brigades worked well, but the flames having a firm hold, it was impos sible to do anything but endeavor to pre vent the spread of the fire. The strong wind, however, carried the fire to a four roomed cottage occupied by the cook to Mrs. Baker, which was soon burned. The next buildings to catch were the cottage owned by Mr. Webb, and a work shop containing a quantity of tools owned by Mr. F. Pagon. The former was gutted, but the latter was completely des troyed. It was thought that a large num ber of houses would be destroyed, but the stroi g pressure of water from several streets got the flames under. Several narrow escapes occurred from burning flakes. The fire. is . supposed to have been caused through the bursting of the kerosene lamp. . Mrs. Baker was insured for Llosff. ' ■ None of the other buildings were insured. A detatchment of sailors from 11. M.S. Raleigh did good service in'saving property. Mormonism. —Bismarck has expelled all the Mormon missionaries from Ger many, and .prohibited the emigration of their converts.

Ireland. —Satisfactory accounts have been received (July 28) respecting tho harvest prospects in . Ireland. In the agricultural districts south and west, crops give promise of a splendid yield. The distrsss which was so widespread among the peasantry is gradually subsiding, and demands for relief can be readily met from funds administered by the central com mittees in Dublin. The agrarian agita tation is still rife in the western counties of Ireland, and resistance to evictions for non-payment of rent is general.

CORRESPONDENCE.

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

THE SOUTH ASHBURTON BRIDGE.

To the Editor. Sir, —The letter of your correspondent at Alford Forest, in your issue of July 31st, is certainly such a surprising pro duction that one would naturally look for the letters advt. in brackets at the end, its laudation of Messrs. Hill and Thomas being so very richly laid on. Still, though it may be true that the Pudding Hill bridge is a w 7 ell finished structure, and reflects great credit on all concerned, it is rather too bad of your own correspondent to cast “odorous compari sons ” on the equally well constructed bridge over the South Ashburton, which, so far from being constructed of black birch, and quite green, is wfiolly of iron bark (except the decking, which is of the above-named objectionable material), and, which if not of the very best material, and thoroughly seasoned, is of the usual quality, and as well seasoned as procur able. It is to be feared that the competent judges mentioned by your own, who de plore the penny wise and pound foolish system, with the waste thereby incurred, cau know just about as much as your own himself of matters appertaining to bridge building. In justice to Mr. Butt, the contractor for the South Ashburton bridge, it is well that there are others in this district who are not only capable of judging such works, but are also willing to testify to the faithful manner in which the work has been carried out. It is doubtful whether your own correspondent has ever seen the South Ashburton bridge. With regard to Messrs. Hill and Thomas’ guarantee that the Pudding Hill bridge is fully equal to railway traffic, although one does not wish to decry their judgment, still it is to be feared that they are not quite proficient enough in engineering to give a decided opinion. The Pudding Hill bridge is constructed on the same principle as the North Ashburton, and of the same material, and although even too strong and substantia] for ordinary traffic, is still in some essential points weak with refer ence to railway traffic. It is to be regretted that the opening of the South Ashburton bridge, which is now finished, will be delayed for some time on account of the contract for the approaches bavin been thrown up, thereby necessitating the call ng of fresh tenders.

Perhaps your own correspondent will kindly explain to the uninitiated the style of approach he alludes to as having a “ decided outward inclination, allowing sheep, &c., to be driven conveniently along it. ” —I am, &c., Piles.

Local Industries.

A meeting, which had been called by circular, was held in the Town Hall yes terday. There was a good attendance of business men, including his Worship the Mayor, Dr. Stewart, Dr. Trevor, Messrs. Jacobson, J. Orr, Bullock, Hodder, Zouch, Steel, Guinne33, Pavitt, Revans, Eyton, Jameson, S. S. Shnry, A. O,' Aitken and others. His Worship the Mayor occupied the chair. After some discussion on the resources of this district, in which it was suggested that, amongst other industries which should be specially fostered, were those of the manufacture of oatmeal, woollen goods, cheese and butter, the curing of hams .and bacon, and the growing of fruit, the following resolutions were carried unanimously Proposed by Dr. Stewart, and seconded by Mr. Jacobson— “ That an Association be formed for the purpose of promoting the establishment in Ashburton and district of manufacturing and other industries.” Proposed by Mr. Purnell, seconded by Mr. T. R. Hodder— “ That the functions of the Association be (i) To make inquiry into the capabilities of the district as regards any proposed industry which may seem, on general grounds, to oiler a fair prospect of success. (2) To endeavor, when such inquiries shall have proved that any particular industry may be profitably carried on, to bring about its establishment, either by joint stock or private enterprise, and either by merely drawing public attention to the facts obtained, or by directly negotiating with manu facturers, capitalists, and others, as may be deemed most expedient.” Proposed by Mr. Jacobson, seconded by Mr. Bullock— “ That the name of the Association be ‘ The Ashburton Local Industries Association, and that the entrance to the Association be by a subscription of ss. per annum.” Proposed by Mr. D. Williamson, seconded by Mr. W. H. Zouch— “ That the Association be managed by a President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, and General Committee of fifteen members, with power to add. . The officers to have votes as members of Committee. Proposed by Mr. Eyton, seconded by Mr. Bullock— ■ “That those present be a Provisional Com mittee for drafting rules, etc., for the Associa tion, to be submitted to a meeting to be called by advertisement for Monday, August 16th at 2.30 p.m.” Proposed by Dr. Trevor, seconded by Mr. Steel—

“That the Chairman, Messrs. Purnell, Bullock, Eyton, and Jacobson be a Committee to draw up rules and put before next meet ing.” After passing the usual vote of thanks to the Chairman the meeting adjourned.

Resident Magistrate’s Court.

Tuesday, August 10, 1880. (Before Mr. F. Guinness, R.M.) CIVIL CASES. Quill v. Basstend.—Claim L 4 7s. Judg ment by default for plaintiff, for amount, with costs, 9s. Woolley v. Hammond.—Claim Ll 9 Bs. 3d. Judgment for plaintiff, by default, with LI 10s. costs. Little v. Fisher.—Claim L2 ss. Mr. Branson for plaintiff, Mr. O’Reilly for defendant! Little deponed that defendant was in debted for the amount for board and lodging. The drinks were charged while he was living in plaintiff’s house, de fendant having given the order produced. By Mr. O’Reilly—Fisher was not drunk when he gave the order, and has never disputed it. A cheque for a por tion of the amount was given by Brad shaw. His Worship struck out a number of items representing less than 20s. worth quantities, and this left a balance of 225. 6d. James Fisher entered the box, but after a short examination Mr. Branson appealed to the Magistrate, saying that witness was drunk, and the Magistrate advised the constable to remove witness, who was taken away in custody. Wallace y. Walsh. —Claim L2 16s. Mr. O’Reilly appeared for plaintiff, Mr. Crisp for defendant.

James Wallace, of the Chertsey hotel, deponed that the guarantee produced was given to him by defendant. The document was unstamped, and Mr. Crisp took exception to its validity. Mr. O’Reilly said the amount being under L2O no stamp was needful. Mr. Crisp argued that the document was not an agreement, but a promissory note. It came within the provisions of the Stamp Act, and required to be stamped before it could be looked upon as binding upon the two parties. An instance of the same kind had occurred in the recent case of Friedlander v. Brown, and another he was credibly informed had occurred at Rakaia in the case of Markham v. Maclean and Winter.

Mr. O’Reilly denied that there was even one constituent o. a promissory note in the document, and as it was for a sum under L2, no stamp was required. His Worship decided that the document was really a promissory note, and there fore could not be received in evidei.ee, the Statute of Frauds being a complete bar to further proceedings. A nonsuit was ac cepted by plaintiff

GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

HOUSE OP REPRESENTATIVES.

Monday, August 9.

The House was occupied during the evening by another discussion on the rail way management question, arising out of a motion by Mr. Moss for a conference of Provincial delegates to consider what sys tem of local government was suited for the circumstances of the colony. In addition to railway management, in the discussion on which the battle of the “managers” was fought again by the various champions of the Commission and the officers, the work of the Railway Commissioners was once more overhauled, and the debate was adjourned at one o’clock in the morn ing. Tuesday, August 10. The debate on local government was resumed, after the transaction of some

minor business. Some members advo cated a return to a modified system of Provincialism, others took occasion to generally attack Government, while Mr. Sheehan expressed an opinion that the abolition of provinces had been a failure, and half of the House’s time was taken up in the discussion of parish business. The debate extended into the evening sitting, but had no result, and the House went into Committee of Supply, passing two classes of the Estimates, with several re ductions, and rising at one o’clock.

Wednesday, August 11. The Houso met at 11 o’clock, and went into Committee on the Counties Act Amedement Bill. ' Mr. Sutton said the measure was paltry trifling with important subjects, on which comprehensive legislation was required. He moved that the Chairman leave the chair. The Hon. John Hali said he had no doubt the whole subject of local govern ment would have to be considered at some future time, but the present Bill was re quired to amend patent defects. The motion was negatived. The Bill was reported with amendments, read a third time, and passed. Mr. Rolleston moved the second reading of the High Schools Reserve Bill. He stated it was based on a recommendation of the. Royal Commission on Higher Edu cation. Mr. Tole thought there was no necessity for the Bill. Mr. Hursthouse also hoped the Bill would not be allowed to pass. Mr. Rolleston stated that the proposal invoved the question of stoppage of secondary education in many districts. The Houso divided—Ayes, 40; Noes,: S 3. The Bill was read a second time.

CABLE NEWS.

LATEST FROM EUROPE.

(Per Eeuter’s Agency.) Money &c. London, Aug. 9.

Three per cent. Consols, 98^. The National Bank of New Zealand pays a 3 per cent dividend for the half year. The Board of Trade returns of imports for the past month amount to L 33,375,000, showing an increase of L 3,000,000 com pared with last year. The exports for the same period amount to L 20,250,000, showing an increase of L 3,500,000 com pared with the same period. Accounts of the hop crops are less favorable, owing to their being partially damaged by excessive rains. The Mails. The homeward English mail via Brindisi was delivered to-day. Arrived—Orient Company’s steamer Cotopaxi, from Australia. Mr. Gladstone. " The Right Hon. Mr. Gladstone has gone to Windsor Castle as the guest of the Dean. Another Irish Outrage. London - , Aug. 9. Several masked men shot Mr. Boyd, Crown Solicitor, and his two sons yester day, at Kilkenny. The former is dying, one of the sons is in a precarious state, and the other is slightly wounded. August 10. Mr. Boyd’s son died from the effects of the wounds received in the attack made by masked men at Kilkenny. Several arrests have taken place in the neighbor hood in consequence of the murders. The Greek Question. Athens, Aug. 9. Extensive war preparations are being carried on by Greece. The European Powers acquiesce in the mobilisation of the army. Constantinople, Aug. 10. The Turkish Government has resolved upon negotiating direct with the Great Powers in regard to the rectification of the Greek frontier. A Leaden Argument. Constantinople, Aug. 9. In consequence of the refusal on the part of the Albanians to cede Dulcigno, Hasseim Pasha, with 2,000 Turkish troops, has been ordered to proceed thither for the purpose of enforcing sur render. The Forty Days’ Fast- New Topic, Aug. 9. Dr. Tanner, who fasted forty days, which left him in a very emaciated con dition, is now rapidly recovering. A Good Screw. Calcutta, Aug. 7. It is announced that Abdul Rahman Khan, the new Ameer of Cabul, will receive four lacs of rupees (L 40,000) from the Indian Government. Abdul Rahman’s party at Cabul is said to be daily increas ing in strength.

AUSTRALIAN.

{Per Reuter's Agency.) Mr. Berry’s Programme, Melbourne., August 10. Mr. Berry addressed his constituents at Geelong last night. He said he would strictly adhere to his latest views on the reform question, and would introduce a Bill to abolish plural voting at elections. He proposed to meet the existing deficit by retrenchment, including 20 per cent, deductions in the salaries of Ministers, future Governors, Judges, and Civil servants. The police department will be reorganised. The existing deficiency is L 648.000, including selectors’ rents, L 502,000, leaving an actual deficit of L 146,000, which would be further reduced by the adjustment of accounts. Only a moderate increase of taxation would be necessary. The Ministers being opposed in re-elec tion are Messrs. Berry, Yale, Williams, and Richardson. The libel action against Punch has been settled. A Steamer from London to Lyttelton. The steamship Durham will go direct to Lyttelton oh her next trip from Eng land.

HEW ZEALAND.

(Per Press Association.) His Excellency’s Racehorses. Wellington, Aug. 11. His Excellency’s racehorses were landed in excellent condition from the Wakatipu this morning. It is understood that not withstanding Sir Hercules departure from the colony, the horses will perform at the Canterbury meeting. The Timber Freight. Invercargill, Aug 10. Tiie sawmillers meeting adopted reasons for dissenting from the Railway Commis sioners’ recommendation regarding the increase of timber freight. A slight counter agitation in favor of increased rates is being got up by people interested in the Bluff and coastal trade, which would regain traffic in the event of a rise on the present railway freight, which has cer tainly given a great impulse to industry. Timber is now going in small lots to all parts of the Middle Island. Previously it was filtered through about four firms in Dunedin. ; ,-x- ■

AWFUL DISCOVERY IN LONDON.

Human Remains Crammed into a Cask in a Cellar. {From the News of the World. On Thursday morning (June 4)a horrible discovery was made at the residence of Mr. Enriques, 139, Harley streetj London, whose family have resided there for nearly a quarter of a century. The butler determined to clear out one of the cellars wich extend under the street. In this , cellar there is a cistern standing upon four wooden legs, and under this there was a light wooden cask, together with- a quantity of other lumber. On attempting to remove the cask, which was supposed to be empty, it was found to contain the remains of a woman, , which Had been pushed in head-foremost, and the legs afterwards pressed below the- surface. The body, which was in a state of nudity with the exception of a garter upon the right leg, was very much decomposed, mainly owing to the action of a quantity of quick-lime which had been thrown upon it. It is thought that it must have been where it wa3 found at least three years. Immediately on the discovery being made the police were communicated with, and Mr. Spurgin, the divisional surgeon from Marylebone Lane, wa3 in attendance. The body was afterwards removed to the mortuary. The premises were visited by Mr. Howard Vincent, the Director of the Criminal Investigation Department at Scotland Yard, who made minute inquiries, but failed to gain any information as to any person being missing from the premises. The cellar was only used for lumber, and was not kept locked or fastened in any way. LATEST PARTICULARS. The discovery in Harley street is in many respects on all fours with that which was made this time last year in Euston square, when the body of Miss Hacker was found buried in the coal cel lar. In that case, however, the house was let out in lodgings, whereas the residence of Mr. Enriques is entirely a private .resi dence, and is about fifty doors from the house until recently occupied by the Prime Minister. The butler who made the dis covery has been in the employ of Mr. Enriques for eighteen months. Ever since he came into the service he has noticed an unpleasant smell emanating from the cellar, which was thought at one time to come from the closet, but this having been repaired, he determined to clean out the cellar. The tub, which has the appearance of an American flour bar rel, was piled up with stone bottles. These having been removed, the cause of the smell was discovered. Harley street is one of the best streets in the Weßt end of London.

On Friday Dr. Bond, who is generally called in by the polico in such cases, with Dr. Spurgin, made a careful examination of the body, which lasted a considerable time. Dr. Bond likewise took away some portions, so that he might the more care fully examine them and give his opinion as to the cause of death, and also as to how long the body has laid in its late resting place. There is, however, very little doubt as to the remains being those of a womon, as in addition to the garter found on the right leg, remains of a chemise and other underclothing have been found in the tub, although in a very decomposed condition. The hair,-; too, which does not decompore under the in fluence of quicklime so rapidly,, has been cut off, apparently for the purpose of hid ing identification, but it is in one or : two patches still on the head. The right leg is bent, and the lumd is clenched. ; : The inquest is expected to be opened on Tuesday at the Buffalo, in the Maryle bone-road, before Dr. Hardwicke. The front teeth of the body found in Harley-street are very peculiar, being un usually short and having blunt ends, as if they had been sawn. The body is that of a woman between 40 and 50 years of age, in poor and pro bably unfortunate circumstances, of short stature, and having dark brown hair. It has been dead from eighteen months to three years.

[Since the Euston-square mystery was revealed no more shocking discovery has been made in London than the .above. As far as the circumstances point to any thing they indicate that a horrible murder has been perpetrated, although another explanation of the “mystery” may be yet forthcoming. The police, however* can find no trace of the murderer. It is not unlikely that the remains were der posited in the cellar when the house was . unoccupied, possibly during the season when society goes out of town, and a close scrutiny into the history of the household during the last three years might indicate the time when it would be easy for any body to gain, access to the cellar with the least risk of detection. The fact is cellars are very often, through forgetfulness, left unlocked : and, if not in daily use, they thus afford an excellent hiding-place for the remains of a murderer’s victim. Dis coveries such as those in Euston-square and flarley-streefc mo3t vividly impress us Y with the fact that, in a great city like Lon don, the streets may, for aught we know, teem with “mysteries.” Even in the most peaceful and respectable quarters there may be many quiet nooks, where the moulderiug remains of some wretched pictim of passion or despair lie moulder ing in the dark ; while around . and even over the traces of terrible crime the tide of happy human life flow's. gaily and un consciously on.]

THE ASHBURTON HERALD, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST ii, 1880.



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Miscellaneous -PI 0 00(1 LEND, in sums to «V-Vv jVrl/U suit borrowers, at lowest rate of interest. F. P. O’Reilly, Solicitor, Ashburton. 424c-835g *... GOOD PIANO on hire, by the j[X evening. Jones, H. M. Stationery and Fancy Goods Depot, East Street and Baring Square.. A DYERTISEMENTS, inserted under jOL the Shilling ; rate, must be prepaid. Booked, Is. 6d. will be charged, G2sc TOINT STOCK COMPANIES ACT on sale at the office of this paper. T7OLUNTEER ACT and AMEND- V MENTS on sale at the office of this paper. -T7IRIENDLY SOCIETIES ACT and _£ AMENDMENT on sale at the office of this paper. PIANOFORTE FOR SALE. A GOOD Strong Cottage Pianoforte _f\ for Sale, second hand, price L 35 cash. Apply office of this paper. 641 c DEVELOPMENT OF LOCAL INDUS TRIES. A LL PERSONS interested in the J~\ 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 16th. 741 HUGO FRIEDLANDER. EDUCATIONAL. MISS S. BARRATT, having taught 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, 639 c Wills Street. tTTANTED : KNOWN—That Money can YY be saved by purchasing your Sta monery and Account Books, for cash, at the “Herald” and “Guardian” Whole tale Stationery Depdt, Saunders’ Build ings, near Station. COMPOSITION Dolls, China Dolls, Wooden Dolls, Rag Dolls, Toys, China Mugs, Balls, &c. H. M. Jones, Stationery and Fancy Goods Depot, East Street and Baring Square. TEACHERS can obtain the MULTI PLICATION TABLES, printed on gummed paper, in any quantity at the Herald Office, East street, near the Railway Station. £OOLSCAP Ledgers and Cash Books, Pocket Ledgers, Where is it 1 Letter ks, Note, Letter, and Foolscap Papers, Envelopes, Court, Business, and Official Drawing and Tissue Paper. H. M. Jones, Stationery and Fancy Goods Depot, East Street and Baring Square. ATT ANTED KNOWN, that Envelopes W and Notepaper can be obtained, wholesale or retail, at unusually low rate, at the “ Herald ” Office, East-street North. 64c Housemaids.— -The herald asks a Housemaid for you in 20 words for 1/- - • _______ TTTANTED.—The Herald tells your V\ Wants in 20 words, for 1/ —cash. "piNVELOPES, NOTEPAPER, EN VELOPES, NOTEPAPER.—The cheapest ever offered in Ashburton, at the Herald Office, Wholesale Stationery Depot, Saunders’ Buildings.



Miscellaneous. MUSIC Folios, witli Spring Backs, Concertinas, 20 Keys, from 65., Moutli Organs, &c.- H. M. Jonhs, Stationery and Fancy Goods Depot, East Street and Baring Square. TIT ANTED, those in search of employ- YY ment, to call and enter their names at Herald Registry Office, on pay ment of Is. Ball programme cards in very neat styles, with Pencils and Ribbons printed at the Herald Office East street, near Railway Station. WASTE PAPER for Sale, 3d. peril) at the Herald Office. Apply early. 590 LABOURERS requiring work can secure first opening by applying early at Herald Registry Office, on pay ment of Is. HAVE you Lost Anything ?—Tell the finder through the Herald for a Shilling. If he is honest he will bring it to you without a reward, but you can bait a finder of shaky morals by a tempting offer of remuneration for his trouble. AT or a Shilling cash. IT is only a Penny, is to be got every] where in Town, along the Railway line, and of tb* Country Agents. nnHE PENNY made the postal system ■JL of England a success. So has it made the Herald. Everybody buys the Herald Amusements. SCHOOL - ROOM. A GRAND Entertainment Will be held in the above School-room, on SATURDAY NEXT, AUG. 14. SPLENDID PROGRAMME. THE GREAT TRIAL OF SIR JASPER And A NUMBER OF MOVING FIGURES BY LIMELIGHT. WONDERFUL EFFECTS. Come and See ! Come and See ! Admission, 25.; Children half-price. Commence at 7.30. ON MONDAY NEXT, AUG. 16, THE ABOVE ENTERTAINMENT Will be held (for-the first time) in the Town Hall, Ashburton. Admission, Body of Hall, Is.; Dres3 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