COMMERCIAL.

Messrs. H. Matson and Co. ieport on the live stock market, etc., for the week ending Thursday, September 16th, as follows : —On Wednesday last an unusually large supply of beef arid mutton was penned for the week’s requirements. The quality, both in sheep and cattle, was, with few exceptions, prime, and, taking the market all round, superior to any this season. There was an average attendance of the trade, and although prices held up fairly, considering the supply, the best lots were the most keenly contested for, light weights suffer ing a decline of is per head under last week’s rates, and several small lines were turned out unsold. In crossbreds Messrs. Gould and Cameron, - E. Mitchell, W. Saunders, H. Mad dison, John Deans, and P. Grant deserve special mention, the former topping the mar ket with a magnificent line of wethers at 21s. * It is not too much to say of these sheep, that - for butchers’ purposes, and for giving a remu nerative return to the breeder and grazier, they are as near perfection as it is possible to get them. They are heavy weights, large wool growers, splendid quality, and with plenty of constitution, without retaining the characteris tics of high-class pedigree stock. Merino wethers, the property •of the same owners, 1 brought I2s to 13s, but these were scarcely up to their usual form. >ln beef, Messrs. John Grigg, Hay Bros., Barker Bros., and a northern constituent were the contributors, and these, with other minor entries, made the fal cattle sale the heaviest and best—as regards quality we have seen for twelve months past. The Longbeach shorthorns, after spirited competi tion, fell to the bid of Messrs. Hopkins and Co., of Colombo street, at an average of Ll 3 15s per head. Messrs. Barker Bros.’ cattle an exceedingly nice line—brought L 7 15 s to Lio, or an average of L 9 a-piece for the, 24 head. The Pigeon Bay cattle realised from L 8 | to L 9 12s 6d ; other lots, L 8 2s 6d to Li 1 12s 6d. /Takingthebeef sale throughout, we have sel dom seen a better supply, nor competition in a full market more evenly maintained. Store cattle made a large entry, but the comparative absence of rain through the winter is beginning to raise doubts in the minds of graziers as to summer feed, and the enquiry for stores is far from .being as active as it was a month since. A line of 44. head of four-year-old cattle failed to find a buyer yesterday, and many smaller lots shared the same fate, the sale dragging throughout. The totals yarded for the day comprised 4,861 sheep, 696 head of cattle, and 57 pigs, of which our entry included 2,080 sheep, 375 head of cattle, 34 fat lambs, and 12 pigs. In sheep, our principal sales were 20 crossbred wethers at 21s, 32 at 19s, 25 at 17.5, 30 at 16s 6d, 54 at 16s 3d, 31 at 15s, 200 mixed crossbreds at 15s, 20 at 14s 6d, 5 1 merino wethers at 13s 3d, 92 at 13s, 44 at I2s 3d; 86 at 12s, 44 at 12s, 50 at 10s 6cl, 72 crossbreds at T3S 6d, 30 at 13s 66,44 cross breds at 16s 3d, 42 at 12s 3d, 70 merinos at ios 6d, 55 Downs at 14s, 30 crossbreds at 14s 3d, 40 merinos at 12s 6d, 30 at 11s 3d, 105 at 1 is; stores, 125 crossbreds at 12s, 54 at us, 35 a * 95, 91 merino ewes in lamb at 8s 6d ; fat,lambs, 8 at 135.6 d, 6 at ios, 6 at ios, 8 at . 1 is. Fat cattle—2 at Li 3 ios, 3 at Ll 3 17s 6d, 5 at L 8 ios, 3 at L 9 ios, 5 at L 9 ss, 4 at L 8 15s, 4at L 7 15s, 2 at Lio, 3 at Lll 12s 6d, 2at L 9 ss, 2 at LS ss, 2 at LS ios, 2 at L 8 15a, 2 at L 9, 2 at L 8 12s 6d, 3 at L 8 ios, 3 at L 8 15s, 2 at L 9 12s 6d,<2 at L 8 2s 6d, 4 at L 7 ss, 3 at L 8 12s 6d, 4 at L 7 ios, 3 at Lio, 2 at LB, 2 at L 7 ios, 3 at L 8 ss, 3 at L 7 ios,- 6 at L 6 ss, 2 at LB, 3 at L 8 ss, 4 at L 7 2s 6d, stores, 6 at L 6 2s 6d, 7 at L 6 ss. 9 at Li 15s, 3 at L2 15s, 10 at L 4 ss, 15 at L2 Bs, 16 at L 3 ios, 7 at L 4, etc. 1 Canterbury Horse Market. —In the horse trade business is quiet and there is little doing. For good sound active farm horses there is a fair enquiry, also for heavy unbroken colts and sound upstanding hacks ; others may be quoted at a discount. First-class heavy draught horses are worth from,L3° to L 45, according to age and description. Medium costs L2O to L 26 ; good hacks and light harness horses, Ll 5 to L2O ; ordinary do., L 8 to Ln ; weeds, L2 ios to L 5. Country sales.—On Tuesday at the Tinwald Yards we held our usual fortnightly sale of live stock, etc. There was a very large attendance of buyers, and competition was keen and even throughout. Our entry for the day consisted of 229 head of cattle, 411 sheep, 6 pigs, 5 horses and a few lots of sundries. We suc ceededin disposing of 217 head of cattle at the following quotations, viz., fat cattle, L 6 ios, L 7 2s 6d, LB, L 8 1 2s 6d, Lg 12s 6d. Springers, 1 from L 5 to Lio 12s 6d. Yearlings, L2 8s 6d to L2 16s. Calves, from 395. to L2 6s. Two year old cattle, L2 17s to L 5 12s 6d. Sheep, 9s, us, 13s, to 13s 3d. Pigs, 2is, L 3, and L 3 10.- each. Horses, almost unsaleable.

Messrs. Robert Wilkin and Co. report —At a country sale held at Tinwald op Tuesday there was a good attendance of buyers, and an unusually large supply of cattle, was brought forward, which description met with fair com petition. We sold fat crossbred sheep, mixed sexes, at 14s 4d ; merinos from ils 3d to 12s sd. Fat cattle from L 7 ios to L 8 17s 6d; three-year old stores up to L 6 ios ; calves from 455. to 70s each.

Dunedin, September 16,

Messrs. Murray, Roberts and Co. have re ceived the following telegram dated London, September 1 Ilh “ Victorian wool unsteady. Market stronger for crossbreds, improving for superior scoured, but is weaker for medium and faulty scoured, and shows no material change. Foreign buyers operating moderately.” Dunedin, Sept. 17.

Good sample milling wheat, 4s. 4d. to 43. 7d. ; fowl’s wheat, 23. 6d. to 35.; feed oats, is, 6d. ; milling Is. 7d. to is. Bd. ; malt barley, 2s, 9d. to 3s. 3d. ; feed, is. pd. to 2s. 6d. ; potatoes, L2 ss. ; grass hay, L2 ios. ; oaten hay, L 3 ; medium wheat, 3s. 9d. to 45.; straw, L2 ; bran, L 3 ios. ; pollard, L 4 ios. ; flour, Lio ios. to Li 1 ; oatmeal, L 9 ios.; pearl barley, Liß; onions, 7s. 9d. to Bs.; cheese, 6d, ; bacon, rolled, gd.; hams, 9d£'h sides bacon, per lb. (grain fed) ; chaff, L2 15s. ; prime beef, 253. per ioolbs. ; mutton, to 3d. per lb.

The Ashburton Herald. AND Borough and County Advertiser (With winch is incorporated the “Evening Echo”). SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 1880.

“The Irish Pilgrim.” —On Tuesday next the “Irish Pilgrim ” is announced to appear at the Town Hall, in what is styled a highly humorous entertainment.

Further Retrenchment. —It is noti fied that on the 27th inst., the officer in charge of the Balcairn station will be withdrawn, and after that date the station will be treated as a flag station. . Stopped. —The Upper. Ashburton Road Board announce that the traffic on M 4 Lean’s Swamp road at the Hinds is stopped, in order that some necessary repairs may be undertaken. The Bagpipes. —So popular has bagpipe music become amongst the Oamaru Volun teers, for marching to, the members of No. 1 Company especially, who have to trudge along behind the Brass Band, thatanumber of the Ho. 1 men are to clear out and join the I Battery of Artillery, who enjoy the services of a piper 1 Hew Knights or the Hammer. —In another column will be found an announce ment by Messrs. Quill and Co. of their opening as auctioneers in Saunders’ build ings. °The first sale will take place on Saturday, September 25, when we hope to hear the persuasive eloquence and rapid hammer crack of Mr. Quill’s partner. The sale list for the opening day is a lengthy one, and comprises some valuable woods, and of course not the least attrac tive feature of the day will be tlic free luncheon purveyed by mine host of the Commercial.

“Spouted” Lamb.—A writer in the Dunedin Star says:—“How that the season for lamb and veal has again come round, I trust that the butchers will stop the reprehensible habit of 4 winding ’ and spouting, the purpose of which is to deceive the purchaser and consumer. I understand .that the animal is first blown, the slaughterman exhaling his breath into the carcase and then filling his mouth with melted mutton suet to 4 spout ’ or splutter this over the meat. Is it not both un wholesome and disgusting ? ” Local Option. —Local option is now on its trial at one of the seaport towns of England. The Earl of Zetland, who has a feudal right as proprietor of Grange month to close all the places for the sale of intoxicants in that port, has (says the Alliance News ) left the decision as to the liquor traffic to the inhabitants them selves. Six of the police commissioners, as representatives of the ratepayers, for warded a memorial requesting his Lord ship to allow matters to remain as they are. A few days before, however, a me morial was forwarded to Lord Zetland by the Chief Magistrate, signed by 1,374- individuals of all classes, from sixteen years of age and upwards, including aL the clergymen of the town, and at least four-fifths of the householders and parents. These memorialists stated that, in their opinion, the proposed prohibition would 44 tend greatly to advance the wel fare of the town, and add very much to the comfort and peace of the community. Lord Zetland has now decided to be guided by the expressed wish of the bulk of the inhabitants.

“ Won’t You Take Another Peep, Sir.'

(From the A uckland Stur.) The other night two women were about retiring to rest, and one of them lingered awhile in her friend’s room, probably to finish off the remnant of some scrap of gossip. Mr. A , strolling past, saw a shadow on the blind, and. being a peculiar fellow, he must go nearer; pre sently his nose was perched on the window sill, and his right eye stealing glances round the corner of the blind. Mr. A. may have not calculated on the effect caused by a Ponsonby gas lamp shining behind him. One of the women observed the intruder’s head shadowed forth, and she quietly slipped round the house with a pot of dirty water. Her slippered feet enabled her to come on the gentle man in a noiseless manner. Mr. A may have been out on an astro nomical tour, and in his zeal , may have beer comparing notes between the celes tial Venus, and'the aspect of a human Venus. The up-turned bucket how ever, put a sudden stop to liis. sublime reflections, and as the stream poured down the astronomer’s neck and face he raised Iris head with a yell. . But his troubles were not quite over, for as lie raised his eyes, the slop-bucket descended, and was forced by a pair of strong female arms over his head. There was a total eclipse of the man. His gaily-tasseled smoking cap, and the underlying expres sive physiognomy were obscured in the chaotic darkness of its tin surroundings, and as he dashed the unwelcome head gear to the ground and fled, he heard the mocking laugh of the virtuous amazon as she called out, “ Won’t you take another peep, sir?”

CHISPA’S LETTER.

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

Strikes me those by-laws are coming to grief. They must now, anyhow, since they have come with a knock against the pro bono publico display of the Mail's columns on a board outside the establish ment which gives the paper birth. A law is always bad that interferes with the maker of it, or trenches on the liberty of the press. You may go hammer and tongs against the doings of a common carrier—fine him for crossing with his horse the heaps of clay or shingle ivc respect so much because we call them foot paths, or line him again for being away from his stand —but don’t dare to touch a breach made by a newspaper man. Now, Look here ! I’ve seen your publisher stick outside the Herald office a board with a list thereon written of all the striking things that were to be read in that evening’s paper. Just try it on again, and the R. M. will have a say in the mat ter, mind that. About those footpaths. A friend of mine recently arrived from the Old Country after nearly two years’ holi day, came up to see me. I had sent him copies of the current literature of Ashbur ton all the while he was away, and he came back firm in the belief that the town was quite a little Paradise, with pleasant streets, smooth footpaths, and a reformed climate. His dream has had a rude dispelling, and the old “ down” he had on the petrified kidneys that ruin our shoe leather 13 just as bitter now as it was when he left us at a date away .-back in Ashburton history. As the child is the father of the man, so are, perhaps, those lineal heaps of clay and shingle the embryo of decent footpaths ; therefore, let us be gentle and careful in our treat ment of them. They may not be of the highest class as pathways, but, like Tam o’Shantcr’s Nanny, with her “ cutty,” garment — “ It was her all, and she was vaunlie.” So let us be proud of such footpaths as we have, for in truth they are “ all” that can be evolved for our good from the wisdom of the multitude of “ Council” we possess, and from the excess of jaw labor that is expended for our benefit.

Some time ago you had a paragraph in your paper about an opposing creditor who hung about the District Court for a whole day, waiting for the bankruptcy case to come on in which he was interested. Towards the end of the business he thought he had still a few moments at his command, and he went out to smoke, I suppose. When he came back the bank rupt whom he meant to bring to task had got his discharge, and the whole thing was over. That incident happened about a couple of months ago, and I wish you to bear it in mind when you read the follow ing letter. And when you have read you can reflect what a splendid country this is we live in, and how free her institutions and laws—especially those that control and regulate the science of living upon other people—that is, getting into debt and then going through the Court to pay it. Head : Ashburton Sep 11 th 18S0 Mr E Endz Co rnonday 13 at it oclock. I Here by Call a meeting Crcesitors to be Held at my Residence Back A C Boarding House (on Tuesday at 19 oClock before noon to let you See How Detor Stand monclav 13 clay £•2 00 at noon Barry Doobui Lybuaiityes £■•, 4 10 Assets Null o o o Larry Doolan Acting for Self

Allow me to express my deep regret at the unhappy winding up of the Wakanui school affair. I had hoped to see as good a fight in that usually quiet district as had ever been witnessed in the annals of Ash burton. But the concern has tamed down to a very milk and water affair, the wolf lies down with the lamb, and the lion eats straw with the bullock. The Wakanui posterity, in whose interest the half-battle was fought are sadly disap pointed, and the children are beginning to think after all that life is not worth living for. How that the new era of peace has again dawned, I am afraid the district will be jewed out of the new church. Jim Brown should have fought that battle to-the death, and only caved in when the “riggin” of the new build ing was on. I gave him credit for more 44 stretch.”

Of course I saw the water turned on The Mayor was there, and a few' of the leading lights—legal, engineering, lite rary, and mercantile. The water ran all right till it came to Shearman’s Hotel. Then it stopped, as naturally as Dougal Thomson’s mare is said to have done—at every pub. on the wavy. Foreman Brown stood by, and looked after the young stream till the crowd of great guns went in and had the “ wet” the stoppage of the

water flow suggested. When the clay was sufficiently damp the stream went c>n again. Sensible water supply !

I admire the way our police force manage things. Two men did a half hours’ fight in a vacant section by An stee’s Hotel last Tuesday night. I don’t know about the science displayed, but there was a good deal of rolling on the grass, and rolling out of profanity. Some officious idiot or other acted as referee, and varied the monotony of the thing bj r calling out, “Time.” But what interested me was that I, honest “ Chispa,” was at hand and saw thsi fun, while the men in blue were non est. I found out the reason afterwards. The bailiff was in the Court house, and there was no knowing when the fighters might be tried. It was only when the money came down from Wel lington to pay the rent that the police were at liberty to trot out the local Sayers and Heenan.

Chispa.

The Ashburton Magistracy.

[by telegraph.]

Invercargill, Sept. 17.

The Queenstown paper says that Warden Stratford leaves the Wakatipu for Ash burton in about a week, and it is rumored that Mr. Nugent will leave Riverton to preside over the courts in the Wakatipu and the Dunstan districts, Major Keddell of Clyde being removed to Westland.

CABLE NEWS.

LATEST FROM EUROPE.

(By cable from Renta's Agency. ) The Australian Cricketers. London, Sept. 13.

The match between the Australians and eleven gentlemen players of Scotland, at Edinburgh, was commenced to-day. The home team went first to the wickets, and were all disposed of for 143 runs. The Brindisi Mail. Sept. 16. The mail via Brindisi which left" Mel bourne on August 6, was delivered here to-day. The Markets. Scotch pig-iron in London is quoted at 525. per ton. Heuhessy’s and Martell’s brandy, 10s. 6d. The total reserve in notes and bullion in the Bank of England is L 16,625,000. At the wool sales to-day, 8,7-00 bales were offered, making a total of 228,800 catalogued since the opening. 1,700 bales have been withdrawn from sale since the opening. Meaning Business. Sept. 17. The Great Powers have presented an ultimatum to the Porte strongly insisting upon the cession of Dulcigno to Monte negro, and active preparations are being made by the combined fleet, now at Ragusa, for the purpose of enforcing the same. General Burrows’ Defeat. Calcutta, Sept. 17. An enquiry has been ordered to be held into the causes which brought about the defeat of General Burrows at Candahar, when attacked by Ayoub Khan’s forces. General Phayre has been appointed pre siding officer at the inquiry. Prince Bismarck. Berlin, Sept. 16. Prince Bismarck, Chancellor of the German Empire, has undertaken the con trol of the Ministy of Commerce and In dustry. The Wool Market. London, Sept. 16.

The wool sales to-day showed a firm and active demand for nearly all classes offered.

AUSTRALIAN.

{Per Reuter's Agency.). Wheat Freight. Adelaide. Sept. 14. Freight to London, 87s. Cd. to 40s. on wheat cargoes. Sir Hercules. Melbourne, Sept. 18. Sir Hercules Robinson is to be enter tained by the members of the Melbourne Club at a banquet this evening. The race meeting in his Excellency’s honor takes place at Flemington on Monday. x A Purchase. The Hew Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company has purchased Messrs. Clough and Co.’s wool business. Postal Conference. A conference of representatives of the various colonies on postal matters is to be held here during the Exhibition.

NEW ZEALAND.

(Per Press Association.) The Smuggling Case. Auckland, Sept. 18. The capture of the smuggled jewellery in the possession of the German, Jacob Swift, and his being fined LIOO for smuggling, did not end the extraordinary business. Some gold dust was found among his effects, which the police seized. Defen dant claimed the gold dust, and said it was not smuggled, but that he had pro cured it down South in exchange for goods, and he asked that it be returned to him. The Magistrate decided to consider the matter, and the result was that a fresh information was laid by Mr. Hill, under the Gold Duties Act, and defendant was mulct in a penalty of 20s. and costs, though ably defended by Mr. Dufaur, who urged that as the gold had not been removed from the colony, there could have been no export. The Bench, how ever, held that shipment of gold from one port to another was an export. The ability of the delinquent to pay the fine was a matter for discussion, but this diffi culty was soon solved ; for, though he denied his ability, the detectives dis covered amongst his effects at the hotel where he lodged, a cartridge case, con taining about 200 sovereigns, although defendant had had averred that it only contained cartridges. Out of this treasure he paid the fine in full. A New Weekly Journal.

The first number of the Observer, an illustrated weekly paper, devoted to politics, society, literature, and sport, was issued to-day.

Extensive Jewellery Theft. Last evening a robbery of jewellery at the City Club Hotel was perpetrated. The stolen property, which is valued at LIOO, belongs to Mrs. White, landlady of the hotel. The police are making en quiries.

A Pro. in Trouble. .Auckland, Sept. 18. Edward Hart, better known as a lead ing member of Hart’s opperetta company, was charged at the Police Court this morning, with a violent assault upon a young man named Russell, by knocking him down with a bottle full of spirits. The evidence showed that defendant on the previous, night was engaged beating his wife, and she ran out of the room and fell into the arms of one Haygarth. An altercation ensued between the landlord of the hotel and Hart, when the latter showing fight, plaintiff came forward to protect boniface. He received a violent blow from a bottle of sherry which Hart had. Hart was under the influence of liquor. He denied beating his wife, but said he was administering chastisement to his daughter. Haygarth insulted his wife, and Russell was drunk and insolent. The magistrate sentenced Hart to a month’s imprisonment. The Strife at an End.

Auckland, Sept. 17.

The contest for the possession of the stock of J. B. Robinson (Auckland Cloth ing Company) is ended. Cuthbertson and Bell stated they did not intend to protract the struggle. The Registrar of the Su preme Court sustained possession by arrangement, Cuthbertson recording a protest. Slightly Diluted. - The police are making a raid on the milkmen, and some of them have been fined for adding 16 per cent of water. Honors. The degree of LL.D. was conferred on W. H. Rattray, Auckland, by the Rev. D. Bruce (representative of the Chancel lor of the New Zealand University), in the Choral Hall, before a large assembly. Mr. Justice Richmond gave the address. Fatal Accident. Richard Goulding, a young man who was run over by a horse and cart, a few days ago, died in the Hospital. The German Smuggler. A further charge of smuggling gold dust was laid against the German, Jacob Swift, when he was fined L2O and costs. In a cartridge case, at his hotel, the detective found 200 sovereigns, out of which the LIOO fine and costs were paid. An Exodus of Tradesmen. Wellington, Sept: 17. The Hero, which'left for Sydney this afternoon, took 140 passengers, of whom 40 were carpenters, 4 blacksmiths, 7 printers, 19 shopmen, 35 laborers, 1 Venetian shutter maker. Sept. 18. The Walcatipu, which leaves for Sydney this afternoon, takes sixty-three saloon and 166 steerage passengers. The Sorato. Wellington”, Sept. 17. Dr. Lemon has received the following cable message from Adelaide, dated 16th inst.“ The men on board the Sorata knocked off pumping for a few hours, in order to get out some cargo, but the water rose instantly, and they had to put pumps to work again.” Waking Up.

At a meeting of the Reform Association held laßt night, it was thought desirable to hold a public meeting with a view of receiving suggestions to prevent the large exodus of people from Wellington. The Friendly Societies Fete. The Friendly Societies intend holding a great fete on-the Prince of Wales Birth day. Indignation Meeting. Invercargill, Sept. 18. The indignation meeting held last night at the Theatre Royal was the largest ever seen there. The building was crowded in every part. Mr. Goodwillie, the Mayor, presided, and submitted a memorial to the Minister for Public Works, which he had caused to be drafted, setting forth the inconvenience to all parts of Southland by the new time tables recently adopted to suit the Waimea Bine, that they are in jurious to traffic, and praying that the August time table be reverted to. On the motion ol Mr. Lumsden, seconded by Mr. Wade, the memorial was adopted ; also the following resolution, proposed by Mr. Feldwick, seconded by Mr. Rogers—“ That the people of Southland can be satisfied with nothing less than a return to the railway time table in force up to the end of the month of August, 1880, on the ground that the new time table is most injurious to the town of Invercargill, and most in convenient and detrimental to the country residents of Southland ; and that the memorial adopted be circulated for signa ture at the close of the present meeting.” The tone of the speakers was moderate, though the meeting was very enthusiastic, and particularly so when the inaction of the members of the district was severely denounced by one speaker, who said they should be called upon to resign if they do not back up the memorial. The memorial is being actively circulated to-day, and is already extensively signed.

Wakanui School, Committee.

A meeting of the Wakanui School Committee was held on Wednesday evening, 15th inst., in the. school room. Present—All the members—viz., Messrs. Earle (Chairman), James Brown, John Kilgour, Charles Hill, Thomas Paynter, P. Lownie, Geo. W. Leadley. The minutes of the last meeting were read by the Chairman. On the question being put as to whether the minutes as read be confirmed, Mr. Leadley tabled the following reso lution, which was seconded by Mr. Paynter:— “ Resolved, that inasmuch as the last meeting of this Committee, held on the 31st August, was not legally convened in accordance with the provisions and re quirements of the 72nd section of the Education Act, 1877, this Committee is of opinion that the business done at that meeting was, and is invalid and unlawful; and declines to endorse the actions or con firm the minutes of that meeting, and de sires that they be expunged from the re cords.”

The Chairman refused to put the reso lution to the meeting, remarking that Mr. Leadley was “taking a lot of trouble to appear foolish. ’

Mr. Leadley replied that “ if the reso lution did not please Mr. Earle, that was no reason why he should “ sifc upon the mover,” ,and insisted on the resolutipn „ being put to the meeting. „ Mr. Earle said that he took the motion as a reflection upon himself. * Mr. Leadley denied any such inten tion. ' A discussion then ensued as to whether the clause of the Act was strictly binding, aiid Mr. Kilgour read several clauses of the Act, including the 72nd, which speci fies that “No busi ness respecting the appointment sus- ' pension, or dismissal of a teacher shall I be considered unless written notice that such business is proposed to be transacted has been served to every member of the , Committee at least three clear days pre vious to the meeting, at his usual or last known place of abode.” Several members argued that, as the members had agreed repeatedly at' the meeting previous to the 31st to meet on that day to receive applications for the post of schoolmaster, no written notice was required. Others favored Mr. Lead ley’s resolution. Ultimately, the'Chair man left the chair, and, at the same time, resigning his position as Chairmanof the. - Committee. The meeting then for a time came to a standstill, several of the mem-' bers expressing surprise and regret at Mr. Earle’s action, and requesting him to re- . consider his determination and retake the chair. Mr. Earle consented, and business pro ceeded, on which Mr. Brown moved that the minutes of last meeting be confirmed. The motion % was put and carried on the voices, Mr. Leadley’s resolution not being put to the meeting, the Chairman engaging to write to the Board of Education for advice thereupon. 1 The next business was the reading of correspondence, which was as follows : —• From the Board of Education, authorising the Committee to impose a charge on those using the schoolroom, and to take legal proceedings against those who had been guilty of trespass on the school pro perty on the 9th inst. The Chairman stated that he had placed the matter in the hands of Messrs. Branson and Pur nell, whom he had instructed to issue summonses to several of those who had taken a leading part in the meeting of the 9th.—Between the Chairman and the Revs. Keall and Beattie, re the imposition of three shillings tax on the Sabbath ser vices. The rev. gentlemen undertook to' place the matter before their respective church boards. To the Board of Educa tion, asking that the schoolroom might be enlarged. The reply was to the effect that a sum of money had been placed upon the Estimates for the desired purpose, but that since the reduction of the subsi-, dies the item had been struck out.—-From Crerar and Whitcombe, enclosing account for books supplied, to the value of L 8 11s. Deferred. From Miss Leach, tendering her resignation of the position < of schoof mistress of the Wakanui School. The Chairman stated, on behalf of Miss Leach, that her sole reason for resigning was that she was now preparing for the forthcoming examination of teachers, and, through indisposition, was unable to at- * tend to both school duties and preparar tory studies, hence the resignation. Mr. Leadley proposed that, while accepting the resignation, the Committee desire to ex« press their high approval of, and entire satisfaction with, the way in which Miss Leach has performed her duties in con nection with the Wakanui School. Carried . unanimously. A discussion took place concerning the occupancy of the schoolroom- last Sun day afternoon by three members of the Committee, and the closing of the school on the following day (Monday)i Mr. Leadley said that an impression had got abroad thal Messrs. Brown, Earle, and Kilgour had taken possession of the school for the purpose of keeping the Presbyterians out, and also that they, on leaving the building, had locked the door and taken the key away with them, there-, by preventing the children from an entrance on Monday morning. If this were the case ho was prepared to bring down a resolution condemning the action and censuring those members for their un warrantable interference and interruption of school work.

In explanation those members whose names have been mentioned repudiated any intention of keeping the church people out, Mr. Kilgour stating that he was pre pared to pay the three shillings, so that they might pass in and use the school as heretofore. It was further stated that the door of the school was open during the whole of their stay ; that on leaving they pulled the door to, which, being pro vided with a catch, fastened without the aid of the key ; that Mr. Earle took the school key home with him intending to send it down on the following morning, but for got to do so ; that the children assembled as usual at the school on Monday morning, and, finding the door closed against them, some of them entered through an open window, drew back the catch of the door, and admitted the rest ; that Mr. Guinney, the schoolmaster, came to the school, found the children inside, and on learning how they gained admission called them out and sent them home. The Committee thought this explanation of the matter due to the householders of the dis trict, as they believe many of them have been wrongly informed thereupon. After this matter had been settled, Mr. Kilgour moved, and Mr. Leadley seconded “That this Committee is of opinion that it advisable to take no further action in regard of the trespass case of the 9th inst., and as the householders think it a hardship inflicted on them by the Com mittee pasing a resolution charging for the use of the school, we hereby rescind that resolution, and allow them the same privileges as formerly. Carried—Ayes, 4; viz., Messrs, Kilgour, Leadley, Panyter, and Lownie—the rest not voting. It was agreed that the Committee should not be charged with the legal expenses already incurred, those who had instituted proceedings to defray costs. ? Proposed by Mr. Kilgour and seconded by Mr. Leadley— “That this Committee think it advisable to call a public meeting of the house holders of this district to take into consideration the best means for raising a sum of money in order that the present incubus of debt may be removed.” Carried unanimously. The Chairman to convene the meeting. It was decided that the next Committee be held on the evening of Monday the 27th September. The meeting then terminated.

THE ASHBURTON HERALD, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 1880.



Amusements. GOOD NEWS FOR THE OLD AND THE YOUNG. THE GIGANTIC “ CAMERA OB SCURA.” mHIS WONDER PRODUCING | OPTHIC in living and Moving Pictures, and Surrounding Scenery, will be on Exhibition in Ashburton dur ing this week, for a FEW DAYS only. This is the largest of the kind in . the world. Its really power ful capabilities for the production of a Colored Picture in all its hue and grandeur, must be seen to be believed. b 876 c POPULAR LECTURE. A LECTURE will be delivered in the PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, ASHBURTON, on TUESDAY, 21st., Sept. Stt’rtitct • “THE FIVE SENSES.” . By the Rev. A. M. Beattie, M.A. Chair to be taken at 7.30. Proceeds for. Sabbath School. t The CHOIR will render some MUSICAL SELECTIONS. 223g-896c



Amusements. HALL, ASHBURTON. THE IRISH PILGRIM Will Appear at the above Hall, OH TUESDAY, the 21st Inst. , IN HIS HIGHLY HUMOROUS ENTER TAINMENT, Entitled THE PILGRIM THROUGH AMERICA & AMONG THE MOR MONS. Musical Director Mr. Leslie. Business Agent Mr. Hastings. Prices —Front, 2s. Gd. ; back, Is. Doors open 7.30. Performance 8. 002 c Anniversary Services, &e. TOMORROW WESLEYAN SUNDAY - SCHOOL ANNIVERSARY, ASHBURTON. ANNUAL SERMONS in the Cameron street Church, SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1880, At Eleven and Half-past Six o’clock,_ By the Rev. Edwd. Best, of Dunedin. Also, a CHILDREN’S SERVICE, at Half-past Two o’clock. Special Hjmns for the occasion. Collections at each Service, in Aid of the School Funds, On MONDAY, September 20, THE ANNUAL TE A, At 6.30 p.m. Admission, Is. Gd. each. PUBLIC MEETING in the Evening, addressed by the Rev. E. Best, and other Ministers. 805 c rjpowN



Miscellaneous- WANTED A Tidy GIRL, from Fourteen to Seventeen, to assist in house and milk one cow. Apply, Herald office. 880 c 7' ANTED A thoroughly good , , general SERVANT, by middle of next month, for a respectable family in town ; good wages ; none but the above named need apply. Herald Office. 904 c mENDERS are invited for CROPPING Jj_ 100 Acres of native land, two miles from Ashburton Post Office. Tenders to be sent to the undersigned before MONDAY, September 20th. 883 c POYNTZ & CO. MONEY TO LEND. mRUST MONEYS—£2,OOO,- £4OO, and 1 £250. These sums are now ready for investment on real security, at current rates of interest. E. P. O’REILLY, 899c-226ct Solicitor, Tailored street. KAIAPOI WOOLLEN MANUFACTUR ING COMPANY (LIMITED ) CAPITAL £IOO,OOO IN 4000 SHARES OF £25 EACH. ISSUE OF NEW SHARES. Forms of application for 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. share on allotment. August 23, ISBO. per V. R. In the District Court of Christchurch, I-lolden at Ashburton. IN THE MATTER OF The Debtors and Creditors Act, 1576, and the several Acts amending the same, and in the bankruptcy of THOMAS GREEN AWAY, of the County of Ashbur ton, farmer, a debtor.



TX 7E hereby summon a meeting of the V V creditors of the abovenamed debtor to be held at the offices of li. G. Crisp, solicitor, Montgomery’s Buildings, Ashburton, on THURSDAY, the 23rd day- of September, instant, at 11 o’clock in the forenoon, to con sider the abovenamed'debtor’s intended appli cation for an order of discharge. Dated this 17th day of September, 1880. HUGO FRIEDLANDER { Creditors’ JOSHUA TUCKER ) trustees. E. G. Crisp, Solicitor for debtor. 9°5 C THE NEW .ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY’S GARM E N T S FOR MEN’S AND BOY’S WEAR Fit Better Are Better Cut Look. Better Are Better Made- Wear Better Are Better Shrunk And therefore give more satisfaction than any other goods offered to the public. Testified to by their thousands of Cus tomers who purchase constantly at the NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FAC TORY’S BRANCHES, Now Established in Wellington Nelson Wanganui New Plymouth Napier Thames Auckland A SINGLE GARMENT AT WHOLESALE PRICE, N.B.—Our New Winter Manufactures are now ready. Dunedin Invercargill Oamaru Timaru Ashburton Lyttelton Christchurch “TRY THE N.Z. OVERCOAT.” SHIRTS, HATS, AND HOISEHY OF EVERY DESCRIPTION, AT WHOLESALE PRICES. Ashburton Branch : EAST STREET. WM. SPARROW, 852 c Manager.



Miscellaneous. y. R. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. (Christchurch Section.) BALCAIRN STATION, NORTH LINE. ON the 27th inst. the Officer in charge or Balcairn Station will be with drawn, and on and after that date the Station will be treated as a Flag Station. FREDK. BACK, Traffic Manager. Traffic Manager's Office, Christchurch, Sept. 10th, 1880. PICTURE BUYERS and others will do well to call at my Picture Frame Manufactory, where I keep in stock some THOUSANDS OF PICTURES, framed and unframed, from Fine Art Pictures to Cheap Lithographs. Two Hundred Patterns of MOULDINGS to select from. Frames made to order, from Is. each. E. BEARDSLEY, PICTURE FRAME MANUFACTURER, AND Importer of MOULDINGS, PRINTS, & c„ Manchester street, Christchurch, Near the Station. 889 c AUCTIONEERS’ YOTIOE. PRELIMINARY ANNOUNCEMENT. Messrs. Quill & Co., SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, BEG to announce that they have COMMENCED BUSINESS in this Branch, and trust that, from their general knowledge of Stock, and being thoroughly experienced in the Merchan dise' Business', they will receive general support from the public of Ashburton town and County.



OPENING SALE OH SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25. When we will submit to PUBLIC AUCTION, WITHOUT thu Slightest RESERYE, the following— ONE MAGNIFICENT HARMONIUM, by one of the best makers. Also, A quantity of Household and useful FURNITURE. Further Orders for this Sale solicited. LOOK OUT FOR FURTHER AD YE RTISEMENt S,' LUKC H EON PR OVID ED. QUILL & CO., Auctioneers. 903 c