MAIL NOTICES.

P|!:Mails close st the Ashburton Post Office, yjyfoliows |f.|For Christchurch and North at 1020 a.m. KTijo p.m.jUand 8 p.m., drily. EpTor Clieijtsey at 10.20 a.m daily. BkFor Rakaia <U 10.20 a.m and 4.30 p.m' Tinvtrald Winslow, Hinds, Pm cist ream, Kangitata, Orari, Winchester, Uld Geraldine, at 10.20 a.m, daily. ®|pr Temuka, Timarn, and South at 10.20 »|n:‘and'3.3o p.m daily. §£&• Greenstrect, Ashburton Forks, Mount Somers,- and Ashburton Gorge on Tuesdays iwroiFridays at 10.30 a.m KlAshton, Waterton, and Longbeach, at and Seaficld, on Mondays pmMTHursdavs. 7.30 p.m. t W. St. G. Douglas, Postmaster. : : : ;The next mail for the United Kingdom rrSißan Francisco will be closed at Chvist- I church on April 24, and will be due in ■'London on June 8. ;i| The next mail for the United Kingdom -’Via Brindisi (for correspondence specially only), will be closed at Christ church on May 6th, and will be due in Londoriton June 26 th. Sp|T,f' sHMails close at the Chief Post Offices pK>r the-following places (subject to the necessary alterations) as under : Tuesday, April 13. [fc For; Wanganui and Westport, per St. |®til4§)i,at 1.50 p.m. Wednesday, April 14. ||FFpr Australian Colonies, per express connect with s.s. Rotomahana at pFort Chalmers, at 7.30 a.m. Thursday, April 15. Ifyi’or Northern Ports, .per Taiaroa. Jgf 1 SYDNEY J. DICK, WBm Chief Postmaster.

The Ashburton Herald AND Borough and County Advertiser With which is incorporated the " Evening Echo”). MONDAY, APRIL, 12, 1880.

San Francisco Mail. — The Ashburton i ortion of the San Francisco mail may be expected to-morrow. "Parish Meeting. —The annual parish meeting of St. Stephen’s will be held to night, in the Library Had, at 7.30. Gas Company. —An extraordinary meeting <~f the Ashburton Gas Company, called for this afternoon, fell through from want of a quorum. The Weather.— The dull foggy weather which prevailed during the greater part of last wee l .;, culminated in a thunder storm eai’ly on Sunday morning, since which time the atmosphere has been of a much purer and bracing character.

Accident. —During the violence of the gale on Sunday morning the Corcoran windmill opposite Messrs. Jameson and Roberts’ store suffered somewhat, the fan having been twisted all to one side. The accident was remedied this morning, how ever, when workmen xvere put to set matters right. We have heard of no other accidents to any of the Althouses erected on the plains. Narrow Escape,— A party set out on Sunday morning from Chertsey to go rabbit hunting on the Rakaia Island. vYhen fording the river they got out of their depth and drowned the shaft horse. Fortunately they were driving tandem, and the leader being an old coach horse pulled Ins dead mate and trap out. Two valuable guns were -washed away, and an overcoat, and it is fortunate no lives were lost, as the men had to swim for it.

Fatal Accident at Rakaia. Saturday afternoon a man named James Clark, a tailor, residing at Temuka, while travelling in the train, fell off the plat form near Rakaia. lie had been sitting with his legs hanging down between the couplings of the carriages, and when he fell, from what cause it has not been ascertained, the whole of the carriages behind the one he occupied passed over his body, almost cutting him in two, so that death must have been instantaneous. For some time no information as to his identity could be obtained, but ultimately the police discovered, from the articles in his pockets (scissors and a tape measure), that he was a tailor, and, communicating with the police at Temuka, from which station deceased had a second-class ticket, his name and vocation were learned. Sergeant Carlyon passed through this morning to identify the man, and an in quest was held at noon, when a verdict of “ Accidental death ” was returned.

Presentation. —The men employed at Messrs. Saunders Bros.’ Mill met on Saturday evening to present Mr. F. Fletcher, Messrs. Saunders Bros.’ cook, who is leaving their employ, with a me mento of their good will and esteem. Mr. Ranger, the chairman, said that, on be half of his fellow-workmen, it gave him great pleasure in fulfilling the -task assigned to him. Mr. Fletcher had, during the twelve months he had been amongst them, always been most attentive and obliging, and had conducted himself in a praiseworthy manner. They wished him all success, and health to enjoy his present. Mr. Fletcher returned thanks for the unexpected gift, stating that during his twenty-seven years’ experience in his calling it wa3 the first time his services had been so rewarded. He had always tried te study the interest of his employers and the comfort of those he had to cater for, and he was happy to think his labors had not been in vain. The presentation consisted of a very handsome meerschaum pipe and tobacco box.

I.O.G.T.—The Star of the East Lodge held its usual meeting on Saturday night, when one new member was initiated. It was intended that three short lectures should have been delivered, but owing to tfie amount of Lodge business done there was only time for one—that of the Chief Templar on “ the Obligation. ” The nature of the templar’s vow was dilated on at some length, and some useful lessons and practical suggestions were given. In the course of the evening the District Deputy iwged the members to take advantage of the facilities for registration given by the now Registration of Electors Act, under which any man resident for six months iu the district could obtain a vote. He also pointed out that it was vain to trust to the old leasehold and household qualinca t;on, but instead tha u application on a residence qualification should be at once made. The Rev. Mr. Hands. —The services at St. Stephen’s on Sunday were two of the best attended perhaps in the history of the church, every available inch of space being occupied. The Rev. Mr. Hands, who is to take charge of the parish and parochial district for the next six months, conducted divine service, and in the morning preached from the text ‘ ( Peace be unto you. ” In the evening his subject was “The Good Shepherd.” On both occasions the rev. gentleman preached impressive and practical ser mons, and in the evening he made special reference to his coining amongst the people of this district, and appealed to his hearers to pray to the Good Shepherd of rdl that He would give strength and grace to him in preaching the Gospel of Peace. The Rev. Mr. Hands is an earnest preacher, and seems thoroughly to under stand what is required of liim as a minis ter of the gospel. As a speaker, Mr. Hands is fluent and effective, and uses no notes whatever. Altogether, we judge that he has won the hearts of the people, and there is every reason to hope that under his ministrations the spur to true religion that always follows a change of pastors will be a strong one, and that much good will attend his residence in Ashburton. Rakaia Town Hall Company. —A general meeting of shareholders in the above company was held at Rakaia on Thursday afternoon. Present —Messrs. E. S. Coster (Chairman), N. M‘Lean and T. A. Winter, directors. Messrs. C. Tucker, G. Sliellock, W. H. Partridge, A. Makeig, and E. Clark- The chairman stated that the primary reason for calling the meeting was to appoint a public of ficer and a place for leaving notices, &c., as required by the provisions (if the Pro perty Tax Act. It was resolved that Mr. T. A. Winter be appointed public officer for the company, and that the office of M‘Lean and Winter be the office of the company. It was resolved that the Pres byterians be allowed the use of the hall every Sunday for divine service, for 12 months, at a rental of ss. per Sunday. This arrangement to be terminable by one month’s notice on either side after the first twelve months. It was resolved that Messrs. Winter, Coster, Tucker, Makeig, Partridge, M‘Lean, Clark, and Sliellock be appointed a committee to revise the present letting tariff of the hall, and to recommend the directors to adopt such charges as may seem advisable ; three of the above to form a quorum. Mr. Hart nell was elected a director in place of Mr. Pitt retired. It was decided to hold an other general meeting of shareholders on Thursday, April 15th, at Rakaia.

Five Horses Killed by Lightning.— During the storm that raged in this dis trict on Sunday morning, there was a con siderable amount of damage done. Amongst the casualties of which informa tion hrs reached us, is the death of five horses by lightning at Sweeney Bros', faun, near the mouth of the Ashburton river. The horses were in a paddock ad joining the homestead, and had been out all night as usual. In the thunderstorm that was raging in the early morning they must have been struck by lightning, as when their owners went to the paddock at daylight, all five horses were dead. Four of the horses killed were only recently purchased, and were excellent- farm workers. The other was a hack. The wind blew with great force in the above locality, and much property has been dis placed. The Injured Ones.— We clip the following from the “ Otago Witness”:— “ At a special meeting of the officers and committee of the Brigade convened on Thursdry evening last, for the purpose of refuting charges made by the “Ashburton Mail ” re pillage of Mrs. Furness’ shop by members of the Brigade—Captain Gokb'e

occupied the chair the statements enclosed of Corporal Asher, Gunners Gott and Shearer, L Battery, and Gunners Tees and Casey, P. C.N.8., were taken down ; and.the meeting adjourned till Monday evening. Captain Goldie and Lieutenant Thomson in the meanwhile proceeded to Ashburton, and there made exhaustive in quiries on the subject. They had an interview with Mrs. Furness, with Mr. Taylor, baker, who occupies the shop next door, and made inquiries of seveial of the townspeople, who all appeared to be in the dark'regarding the affair. They also called on the editor of the “ Ashburton Mail,” who knew nothing about the mat ter, as the proprietary of the paper had undergone a change since the article com plained of appeared, and the late reporter had left the place and gone to Patea.” At the adjourned meeting last night the additional evidence of Corporal Schu macher (L Battery) and Sub-lieutenant Kermode (P.C.N.8.) was taken. The evidence taken has been considered satisfactory by the officers. More could have been obtained had it been deemed necessary. Yv r e hear that it i 3 not unlikely that if the official inquiry absolves their company from participation in the affair, an action for libel will be entered against the “ Ashburton Mail ” by the Brigade, unless a full apology be made.”

ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL.

The special" meeting of the Borough Council to consider the new tenders for the waterworks, and to hear the By-law Committee’s report on the Building Regu lations, was held on Saturday evening, when there were present Messrs. Git, R. Friedlander, ’ Parkin, St. Hill, and Saunders, the Mayor having been un avoidably detained in Christchurch. THE BY-LAWS. After the last special meeting minutes had been read and confirmed, the report of the JBy-laws Committee, as under, was read : “ The By-laws Committee held a meet ing at the termination of the Council’s ordinary meeting on Monday, sth of April, 18S0, and have the honor to re port for the information of the Council as follows : BUILDING REGULATIONS. The Committee beg to recommend to the Council that the following be the building regulations for the Borough of Ashburton . (1) That the block bounded by East street, Cass street, Kermode sUeet, Moore street, Havelock street, Cameron street. Wills street, and Peter street be included in the following building regulations : (2) Tliat outside ivalls running at or near right angles to tfie several streets mentioned shall be of brick or stone, and every division wall between buildings separately occupied shall be of brick or stone. (3) Outside stone walls to be not less than twenty inches thick. Inside stone walls to be not less than fourteen inches thick. (4) Outside brick walls to be not less than fourteen inches thick. Inside brick walls to be not less than nine inches thick. . (5) Both''outside and division walls to' be. carried pp not less than two feet at right angles to the rafters. ' (G) The mof must bo covered with iron, slate, tiles, or any other non-combustible material.

(7) The windows or any other opening to he made in any outside wall running at right angles or near right angles to ihe several streets mentioned above, except when said walls are fronting on a public street.”

Mr. Saunders said this report was drawn up at a full meeting of the By-laws Com mittee, and was a considerable alternation on the previous one. Mr. Friedlander said the by-law. just read had been adopted by the Committee. Mr. St. Hill took exception to the thickness required for concrete walls. 20 inches being more than was required in some cases. He fancied 9 inches were quite plenty for detached cottages, with 15 feet clear space on each side of them. The provision might, perhaps, be necessary in front streets, but something less string ent ought, to be provided' for back streets. Mr. Parkin thought height should be considered. Iu siugle-storey cottages 9 inches would be plenty, but two-storey buildings would require a thicker wall. There did not, appear to be any provision made for concrete.

The Engineer said it was necessary that some provision should be made for tim bers piercing party walls, and in reply to Mr. St. Hill explained that the joists of one-storey buildings would have to run through the party walls. Mr. St. Hill proposed—“ That the clauses relating to the Engineer supervis ing works, depositing plans, etc., be added to the regulation.” Mr. Fooks pointed out that the insur ance premiums were not reduced unless both back and front walls were of brick. Mr. St. Hill’s motion was carried. Mr. Friedlander moved —“ That the thickness for a height of brick wadis up to twelve feet be nine inches, and increase four and a, half inches for every ten feet, or, if built of stone or concrete, an addi tional three inches be added.” The motion was carried. The Committee’s recommendations', as altered, were then adopted, and a motion by Mx\ Friedlander was then passed as follows :—“That the Town Clerk hand report and additions to the Borough So licitor, to be got ready for printing at once.” THE WATER SCHEME. The Solicitor explained that a clause had been introduced into the water grant by Mi'. Saunders providing for a twelve month’s notice of intention to cut off the supply, and also absolving Messrs. Sauii ders from responsibility should the river shift or the supply fail from any cause not under human control. The tenders for the waterworks were then opened, when Mr. Wilkie’s was accepted as under : —No. 1. water supply, &c., LlO2 10s.; No. 2, reservoir, &c., L9O 17s. 6d. ; No. 3, outfall drain, &c., L 92 2s. 6d. ; total, L2SS 10s.

This was Ll 9 over the lowest tenderer, but Mr. St. Hill said that the fact was insignificant, as Mr. Wilkie’s practical knowledge of the work and the scheme ensured the Council’s confidence in his carrying out the work thoroughly. Mr. Friendlander thought Mr. Black, the lowest tenderer, was just as well qualified as the other, and they ought not to throw away Ll 9. He moved the acceptance of John Black’s tender. The amendment was not seconded.

Mr. Saunders said his experience, .of Mr. Black’s contracts with the Ashburton Road Board was not favorable, and he thought the engineer would bear him out in this.

Mr. St. Hill’s motion was carried, Mr. Friedlander dissenting. The Council then adjourned.

CHISPA’S LETTER.

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

What has happened to Ashburton ? There seems to have been quite a rhyming fever on last week, and a 40-bushel crop of poetry (?) has been carted in by a host of friends to the humble shanty of yours truly. I hope my kind friends when they take an attack of the muse will kindly send their effusions in turn and not all at once, as it is impossible I can do the persuasive with your printer to get such a lot printed all at once, and besides the gushings are, some of them, second hand. For instance, though my reading is not very extensive, I think I have read the 23rd psalm before, I know I have read the old song “ The Arethusa ” before, because I can sing it, and probably the fair lady who forwarded the delicately scented note with a request to publish the (enclosed) poem begining “We met, twas in a crowd ”

will not be offended if I tell her I have sung that too. Of course I couldn’t think of asking you to print these very excellent pieces, because all your readers have seen them before, though perhaps the pieces are new to the senders. But some terribly bad man sends me a piece on the “ Love of Money,” with a peremptory order to have it in or he’ll stop the “ Herald. ” Put it in, just to show the rascal up. You can stick it at the end of my letter, or anywhere, no matter. But I wept bitter, tears over the following Farewell. Farewell, Ashburton’s bleak dome.’ms, Her bankrupts, and her tussocked plains, O'er which nor’-westers blow. Farewell, a blessing now I leave you, As of my talents I bereave you, And to Ifawera go. Farewell, Tom Bullock, thou’t bereft Of my paternal care ; But faithful George, to you I’ve left, My part in him tliou’lt share. Adieu too, to you too, My Hugo, bosom friend. What hearting to my pe.vng Docs your Mayoralty lend. What bursting anguish tears my heart, From thee, my Chispa, must I part, And thou didst love me so. Alas, I could not go the pace I ought, if I would win the race, And so I choose lo go. Thee, and the Town Hall stage so dear, A fond and warm adieu ; And when in “ spout ’’ I next appear, I’ll still remember you All hail then, tlie gale fhen, That wafts me northward, ho ! In a bumper —a thumper, Won’t you remember Joe ? No more I’ll gush on water scheme, No more tlie footpaths be my theme, Nor concrete for the drains. No more I’ll quote from legal lore, When G. D. Branson I would floor, With my excess of brains. No more I’ll fight with “gentle ” He y. I’ve paid him h's 2 quid. No more I’ll at the Couil House ta.vy — I’ll not again be had. So long then, my song then, Is small here for a time But wait ye, old mate ye May see me back again.

It is a mistake sometimes to wn'syi name inside your hat. One moiunig 1; st week, just after I had breakfasted I look a walk to enjoy the morning ah which was bracing,and invigorating, and the early sun was only shaking the cats-claw from tb 3 comers of his eyes. I had travelled over the greater part of the town at a great pace, and had reached a locality that shall be nameless, but it was said recently by a worthy Councillor that the cabs did most of their trade between the township and the nameless locality. A fine-looking hat lay a yard oft’ the road, and I made for the lonely tile. The position of the bat did not at the time strike me, and observ ing that a certain name was written in side I picked it up, and took it home to the wife of the owner’s bosom. “ Yes,” said she, “ that’s ’s hat! Where did you find it ?” I inno cently told her. But no sooner had the fatal laud-mark escaped my lips than Well, I needn’t continue. That hat still adorns its owner’s head, but he looks at me with the eyes of a tiger.

Ju looking over a paper a few days ago, I came upon a paragraph in a Wel lington paper, which ran as follows : “ Relative to the hardness of the times, I might mention a little incident that came under my notice at a certain barber’s shop. The tax collector called, and poor Strap was in a terrible state, being exactly eigliteenpence short. The collector had called so often that he felt ashamed to put him off again. At that moment a couple of customers entered, and Strap asked the collector if he would kindly be seated and cast his eye over an exciting leader in the 4 Times,’ while he (Strap) sent his boy to the bank to cash p a cheque. He willed at the boy as he left the shop, and during the next ten minutes Strap worked as he had never worked before ; went through both his customers’ heads, and turned them out in first-class style, receiving two shillings for his trouble. The collector was getting impatient, but Strap was jubilant; and, loudly anathe matising the boy for being gone so long, said, 4 perhaps he could make up the money in the house,’ which lie accordingly did, and so paid out his unwelcome visi tor, leaving himself with a balance of six pence. Strap ought to get on in the world.” Now, I confess that Strap was a smart man—but he paid. Now I knew an old journalist who scared off a tax collector better than Strap did. The able journalist was a man who now and agam was sober. He had been frequently hunted for by the printer, when the mirage of whisky had led him away on paths that were crooked, and when found it was not unusual for him to pull out a stumpy pencil, and write a swingeing leader on the leaves of the printer’s pocket-book, with his own hell topper for a table. But there is always an end to a tether, and the able journalist reached it in time. He found himself rundown to living in a garret, in winch the only piece of furniture was a chair fractured in one leg, and diseased in the spme. The übiquitous tax-collector found out even this hovel, and entered in quest of a contribution to the State. He found

the ratepayer sober for once, but unhappy —unhappy because he was sober, and sober because he needs must. The col lector tendered his piece of blue paper, which was a dun for eighteenpence. “ Eighteenpence.” laughed the A. J. “Do you think if I had eighteenpence I would be sitting here?” The collector looked round the empty room, and failing to find anything distrainable, his heart became unnaturally soft, and for once in his life he parted—instead of collecting the three sixpences he left three, and that journalist vacated his riejeotty chair, as you may well imagine. The last time I saw him he was haranguing the multitude on the benefits of life insurance, under the auspices of a teetotal society.

For a change, the P. R. representatives went for one another on night last week. The audience was large and—select (in a sense). Talk about Bill Sykes and bull dogs, why, the audience could only be matched in personal appearance and be haviour by 7 that now historical army yclept the Dunedin Naval Brigade. There- was expected to be a grand display of science, but Chispa, having done some punching in his early youth, is of opinion that he could knock spots out of any of the pugilists who took part in the proceedings, more especially in repect to the wind re quired for the contest. Talking about fisticuffs reminds hie of a series of battles held in the good old days on the Coast, when things were lively. About a dozen of us got bailed up by a flood at the junc tion of the Big and Little Grey rivers. There was no getting away; we were as fast bound as if in the lockup, and no chance of retreat. There were, two pubs, and we drank all tlie whiskey, wore out all the cards during the first week, and slept as much as we knew how to, when one of the crowd discovered an old set of boxing-gloves. Some repairs, with the help of sheepskins, were made, aud we took them in turns ; that is, we took the gloves and black eyes in a style which was at once edifying and instructive. This style of thing lasted for some ten days, and Chispa and his dozen companions de parted on the subsidence of the flood as deplorable and smashed up a lot of colo nists as were ever collected together. Oh yes ! - boxing is a find kind of amusement, and, as Dan Lea says when he sees a couple of his pupils knocking his gloves and themselves to pieces, “Nice quiet play, gentlemen,”—but the patrons find their noses pretty sore next morning.

My friend, Mr. Ivess, lias gone, and before his departure his friends and ad mirers gave him a feast and a gold. ring. The great heart will beat for a time for the rights of some other village, and the persuasive sweetness of his soothing ora tory will he diffused for a time over the hearts of auother constituency, but be will never cease to cast longing eyes to the Itunnymede where he fought so nia-uy battles, both legal and journalistic, and where every week brought him a new bill of rights of greater or less impel’ auce to strive for. When, after his customary eighteen months’ warfare in the new land whither his wanderings lead him and the fight attracts him, may he come back again to the scene of his former victories covered with honors from fields freshly won, to assume the high positions of Mayor of-AsliLurton nn_d mouibpr. jfor Goloridge. These glories await him when the balm of time has healed all sores, and set in a light mellowed by age the memories of his greatness.

It is an old and stale trick on the part of “ cook” in the old country to choke off “ followers” who love her cold mutton more than lierself, by treating them to a dish the chemist has aided her to prepare. A nod is as good as a wink, &c., so I need not be unnecessarily explicit. I find that when sots become troublesome at public house bars, it is not infrequent to choke them off in the same way with doctored beer. An instance of this kind came to my knowledge to-day. I do not require to mention names, but i? you study this description closely, you won’t want a photographer to aid identity. Jamie M‘Swill’s red face so bright Sheds abroad its crimson light, Like a bull’s-eye lamp afar ; Or a blazing barrel of tar. It may be fancy, but one would th>nk

That Jam>e, poor man, was flushed with drink, As corkscrew like he winds along : Swearing by turns, and gasping a song, If my reader’s have sufficient penetration they’ll spot the man who, after hanging like a disease, and a dirty one at that, around every pub. in the town for the last three months, was at last disposed of. But it required, oh such a weight of medicine. It would have kßled three ordinary men, and I am not astonished to hear that his landlord has found it neces sary to remove to another house. The Good Templara are to get a recruit. Chispa.

THE LOVE OF MONEY. Money, oh Money, thy pra : ses I sing, Thou art my saviour, my god, r>"d my k'ng, ’Tis for thee that I preach, and for thee th.it I pray, And make a collection twice each Sabbath day. I have candles and all sorts of d esaes to buy, For I wish you to know that my church is High— I don’t mean in stiuc.ure, or steeide or wad, But so high the Lord cannot reach it at ah. I’ve poor in my parish, who need sore rckef. I preach to their poverty, pray for their grief, I send my box round to them morning and night, And hope they’ll remember the poor widow’s mite. I gather my knowledge from Wisdom’s great tree, And the whole of myliinity is £ s. and d. Pounds, shillings, arid pence are all that I crave From the first step on earth to the brink of the grave; And when I’m laid low, and my body at res/, Place a box on my head, ’tis my last request, That friends may all see, who come for re flection I can’t rest in peace without a collection. Money's my creed, I’ll not pray without it ; My heaven is closed against those that doubt it. For this is the essence of parson’s religion. Come regular to church, and be plucked like a pigeon I’ll have carriages, and horses, and servants, and all, I’m not going to foot it like Peter and Paid, Neither like John, live on locusts and honey, So out with your purses, and down with your money. Fools sometimes ask what I do with this money You might just as well ask what bees do with honey;

I answer them all with a wink and a nod, “I keep three-fourths for myself, and give -T'~praises- to God. ” In cold, silent earth I may be laid low, Tmsleep with the blest that went long ago, I shall slumber in peace till the great resur rection, Then shall be first on my legs to make a . collection.

THE GENERAL ELECTIONS AT HOME.

(By cable from Reuter's Agency.) London, April 9. The election for North East Lancashire took place to-day, resulting in tlie return of two Liberals—Lord Hartington and Mr. Grafton—in place of two Conservatives, who represented' the constitvency in last Parliament.

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TO-DAY’S CABLEGRAMS.

LATEST FROM EUROPE.

(Reuter's Telegrams.). ..... Money Market. London, April 10, Consols have advanced; now quoted at 98* Arrival of the Rangitikei. Arrived—Ship Rangitikei, from Lyttel ton ; left January 3.

AUSTRALIAN.

Occupation of Tonquin by the French.

Cooktown, April 12. The Eastern and Australian mail steamer Bowen has arrived from Singapore with the Torres Straits mail. She brings news that the French Admiral has been in structed to occupy Tonquin, in Cochin China. He will levy a duty of two per cent, on imports, one per cent, on ex ports, and 20 per cent, on all vessels leaving for Manilla. Alleged Insubordination. Sydney, April 12. Mr. Lattery, the Proto-notary, has been dismissed for insubordination. He has obtained ■ legal opinion that he has been wrongfully dismissed. _ - The Reward for the r Kellys. Melooueng, April 12. The Government has decided to with draw in three months, the rewards now offered for the capture of the Kelly gang.

TO-DAYS TELEGRAMS.

I NTERPROVINCIAL.

Opening of the Thames High School. Grahabtstown, April 12. The High School was formally opened by the Mayor to-day. There was a large attendance of ladies and gentleman. Speeches were made referring to the educational policy of the colony and munificent actions of Government. A Huffy Chief. Tukokino has destroyed the facines lately placed on tlie road through the Komato settlement. Some details in the arrangements had displeased him. Mining Accident. A man named Henry Piggett was seriously injured by a fall of earth in the Alburnia mine this morning. The Rolls. A large committee was appointed at the public meeting to take steps to have the electoral rolls filled up. Serious Fire in Dunedin. Dunedin, April 12. A serious fire occurred between one and 2 o’clock on Sunday morning in the foundry of Messrs. A. and T. Burt, Cum berland street. The flames had obtained a strong hold some time before, and could not be got under. They had begun in the department known as the “ lacquering room,” and the damage was mainly con fined to this portion of the premises. No one had been .about, the place since 2 o’clock on Saturday afternoon, prior to which time the work had stopped for the day. It is pretty certain the fire origi nated in connection with the furnace used in this room, and which could not have been properly extinguished before the men left their work. The damage done will probably amount to nearly LI,OOO, as the room had been fitted up at con siderable expense. The fittings for the new Municipal buildings were wholly de stroyed. The foundry buildings, with plant, &c., are insured in the South British office for L 3,000. Return of Captain Barry. Captain Jackson Barry is among the City of Florence’s passengers. A Clergyman’s Remarks on the Unemployed. The Rev. J. W. Davis lectured last night in the Hanover street Baptist Chapel to a large audience, on “Being out of work.” He spoke from personal observation of the distress in Dunedin, which was more widespread than people believed. In all the foundries hands were only w’orking half time, and out of 90 compositors 60 only were in regular work,, the rest being on quarter time or doing nothing. Fully fifty carpenters were out of work, whilst the bulk of tradesmen were only earning from 355. to 50s. weekly. In the building trade 300 were idle, and 84 tailors were on half time, and 50 grocers’ assistants idle.

Tight Lacing.—Tight lacing should be encouraged in every possible way. It kills off the foolish girls, and leaves the sensible ones. No healthy girl ever laces. William Holceoft, landlord of the Commercial Hotel, Eight-mile Plains, Queensland, accidentally shot himself while watching for fowl stealers. He has since died.

Small Preachers. —The story is told by Dr. Storrs about a little clergyman, whose bald head was just visible to the congregation when he got into the pulpit, preaching from the text, (( Thou shalt see greater things than these,” is more than "matched by the old story from Boston of late Dr. Parlrman, when he preached his first sermon in the high, old-fashoned t .ib-pulpit of Brattle-street Church. ~V ery little of him was to be seen except the top of his. head and arms, which he waved about as he read, 44 Lo, it is I; be not afraid.”

[3nday, April 12, 1880.]

THE ASHBURTON HERALD.



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NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS. ' All orders for insertion of advertise ments must be written legibly on the face of the advertisement. When no order is given’ the advertisement will be inserted ! until ceuntermanded, and charged accord ; ingly. ■;t; All? notices of Births, Marriages, or Deaths must be accompanied by the sig nature of the sender, as a guarantee of 'good faith. ; All advertisements and business letters to be addressed The Manager. ; literary Communications should be addressed to The Editor. RUBBER STAMPS, RUBBER STAMPS, Made to order, any shape or size, and at reasonable prices. £ O/ oo PQ a dSh'BU ui EEKS & DIXON, the only makers in Ashburton of these useful 1 [Rubber Stamps, for stamping paper, goods, jor .linen. s. ?jasj» >- ;East Street —Near Railway Station — Ashburton. iT ANTED, those in search of employ ,, . meat, to call and enter their names at Herald Registry Office, on pay ment of Is. TTTANTED KNOWN —That the cheap- VV ed and neatest CARDS may be had'at ihe ' “GUARDIAN OFFICE.” '\\T ANTED KNOWN, that Envelopes VV and Notepaper can be obtained, wholesale or retail, at unusually low rates at the “Herald” Office, East-street North. ««> WANTED KNOWN—That Money can be saved by purchasing your Sta tionery and .Account Books, for cash, at the “Herald” and “Guardian” Whole sale Stationery Dep6t, Saunders’ Build ings, near Station. PENNY made the postal system I of England a success. So has it mad. the Herald. Everybody buys the Herald. 1 MATEUR GARDENERS should read the instructions on gardening in the “Ashburton Guardian” every month, bj r a professional gardener. TT7ANTED—ENGAGEMENT by O’ steady man as Ploughman i a steady man as Ploughman and general hand. Testimonials. Apply Herald Registry. 242 c »TO FRUITERERS, CONFECTIONERS, * AND OTHERS. TOANCY Show Cards, neatly printed j S’ “Finest Lemonade and Cordials” I —on Sale at ihe Herald Or.-tce. A RCHERY MATERIAL.—Bows from ; 6s. each. Arrows from 6s. doz. H. ■ M. JONES. Stationer, Baring Square. TALE. —The Herald publishes a poi* tion of a readable story ever Even ing. Read it mHE “Herald” is published everj X evening, thus giving every day’s ‘ news. This is better than buying a Six penny weekly. THE ASHBURTON HERALD. AND Borough and County Advertiser. mHE following are AGENTS for the | Sale of the “ Ashburton Herald” in Town : H. M. Jones. Stationer, Baring square. E. A. Garnett, Perfumer, Hairdresser, -Etc., Montgomery’s Buildings. A. J. Smith. 105 c



New Advertisements. WANTED— A SHEPHERD, with or without clogs. ' Wages £CO per £> r "nim. Apply Herald and Guardian office. 307 c TTTANTED, a strong BOY, accustomed y y to horses, and to ..be generally useful. Apply Herald Office. GG6g-253c TTTASTE PAPER for Sale, 3d. per ID. W at the Herald Office. Apply early. 59a MONEY TO LEND.—Several sums of money ready for investment at current rates. E. P. O’Reilly, Solicitor, Tailored street, Ashburton. 263c-684a ST. STEPHEN’S PARISH. rjpHE ANNUAL PARISH MEETING JL will be held on MONDAY, 12th ins l , at the Library Hall, Tancred street, at 7.30 p. m. Business : To receive accounts, elect Church -305c wardens, Yestry, and Officers. TO BUILDERS. TENDERS required for BUILDING a STABLE and BARN at Seafield. Plans and specifications can be seen at the office of Messrs. Edmiston, Gundry, and Co., where tenders will be received up to noon on Saturday, April 17. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. 300 c TENDERS. mO BE LET BY TENDER, the FEED -- ING off 50 ACRES of SPLENDID TURNIPS, situated on Mr. William Liddle’s farm, Hinds, the Turnips to be fed off by the Ist JULY next. H. MOFFAT, Wakanui Mills, 304 c Ashburton. ASHBURTON YARDS, TO-MORROW. 3 GOOD DRAUGHT HORSES. BY ORDER OF THE R.M. COURT. Messrs, edmiston, g undry, & Co. will sell at the Ashburton Yards, TO-MORROW— -3 First-Class Draught Horses. No Reserve. Sale at 2 o’cfficl;. EDMISTO N, G 0 S D RY, & Co. 306 c A aclioueers. McSHERRY DRILLS^ A SHIPMENT of these celebrated Drills is expected shortly to arrive. They will range in widtn from G feet 6 inches (12 Hoppers) to 10 feet (17 Hoppers). Orders taken by the undersigned, FREDK. PAVITT, Ashburton, For the SOLE AGENT, JOHN ANDERSON, 316g-240c Canterbury Foundry. A WANT SUPPLIED. JAMES Y/ILKIE begs to announce to the public that having been re peatedly requested to start a Lively business, he has determined to TROT THEM OUT, and those who want a stylish hack to ride, or a handsome pair to drive, can obtain one or the other by applying to the adver tiser at his residence, Great South Road, next the Gas Works, or by leaving orders at Mr. Quill’s Hotel. The breaking in department will be under Mr. Wilkie’s own control, aided and abetted by a terror of a native who can back anything. Lauies Hacks will be a special line in this business, as the proprietor can under take the breaking of young stock for ladies’ hacks in a style not to be equalled in the colony. Special horses kept for extra long journeys. Horses and Traps bought and sold. JAMES WILKIE, Great Sooth Road, Ashburton. 301 c