The Ashburton Herald AND Borough and County Advertiser (With which is incorporated the “Evening Echo”). SATURDAY, MARCH 27, 1880.

The question of a uniform for the station-masters on the New Zealand Rail way lines is one that has been raised before to-day, and has been discussed previously in these columns. On Good Friday our attention was called to the absence of such a uniform by several persons, and we should say, from what we saw, that the want was felt. The station-master is the head and front and director of all the work at a station, and the movements of all the officials, and the trains under their control are directed by him. From his orders on the platform the travelling public know how to act, and knowing the giver of an order the non-travelling crowd are able to distinguish between whose command is entitled to respect, and whose is not. On Good Friday there were immense crowds of Volunteers and civilians on the

little platform at Ashburton, and the work of the railway officials was arduous in the extreme. Both civilians and Vo lunteers were continually in their way, and the attention that ought to be given to the station-master’s orders was not given by the Volunteers and others who were on their journey to Christchurch. Not that disrespect was intended, but because no one not fnniliar with the form and features of Mr. Pilkington was able to distinguish between him and any unit of the non-official crowd. It was observable that an announcement made by a guard in uniform, or by the badge distinguished porter was accepted as authoritative at once, and attended to. But the same order coming from the lips of the station-master —the fountain head of it—only met with in most cases a stupid stare, followed occasionally by an inquiry as to who that person was who was making himself so awfully officious. Had the station-master worn any sort of a distinguishing mark that would at once have announced his position and authority, we have no doubt that prompt obedience would immediately have followed his “ all aboard,” and many grinning idlers would have cleared the way when he gave utter ance to his desire that they should do so. Every Ashburton resident knows our station-master, but strangers cannot be expected to do so, and we consider it is an absolute necessity that the authorities should set about providing some badge by which the chief officer at railway stations should be known.

Easter Monday. —The day will be observed as a holiday in Ashburton, and there will be no publication of this journal.

Temperance Benefit Societies. Steps are being taken to resuscitate and, if possible, amalgamate the two temperance benefit societies which for some months have been lying dormant.

Accident at Methven. —One of the hands employed in delivering the wheat belonging to Messrs. Gould and Cameron at Methven on Friday fell with a sack across one of the rails and sustained a severe fracture of one of his legs. He was at once taken to the homestead, where he received all the attention his case demanded.

Freak of Nature. —Yesterday morn ing a cow belonging to Mr. George Kidd, blacksmith, Ashburton, gave birth to a most extraordinary calf. Beyond two short stumps, a few inches in length, it had no hind legs, and there was nothing on the stumps that could raise even the suspicion of a hoof, the ends being com pletely covered by hair. When found the calf was dead, and Mr. Kidd is not sure whether it had been killed accidentally by its dam, or had been stillborn.

Cricket. —There was a fair muster of cricketers on the Domain ground yester day afternoon, and a scratch match was played between sides chosen by Messrs. Amos and Marsh. After an enjoyable game victory rested with the team selected by the former gentleman, but the cricket displayed was of a mediocre order, the only features we commend being the field ing of Messrs. Eyton and Hoskins. Several members of the Croquet and Lawn Tennis Club were also also on the ground, and some interesting games were played.

Martial Law. —One of the officers of the New Zealand Army found himself in rather an ignominious plight at Rakaia yesterday morning. We are informed that the gentleman, inflated we presume by his military consequence, insisted upon smoking in an unreserved first-class carriage to the annoyance of his protest ing fellow-passengers. After he had been quietly remonstrated with, yet still per sisted in his ungentlemanly behaviour, the guard of the train was appealed to, and as this official failed to prevail upon the offender to abandon his “ weed,” the officer was forcibly ejected from the train at Rakaia and left behind by his travel ling subordinates. Later in the day a crest fallen red-coat reached Ashburton by the aid of Mr. Lake’s buggy.

A Wandering Milch Cow. —“ A bull in a china shop ” is a very untoward event, and we daresay Mr. Birtwell yes terday believed that a cow was a very un pleasant visitor. Two boys were driving a milker along East street, when the per verse animal refused to take the turning they wished her—viz., down Tancrecl street. One of the boys got ahead of the cow to hint as delicately as possible to her cream-giving ladyship the direction she was desired to take, but she failed to un derstand the cow language the boy spoke, and mistook Mr. Birtwell’s shop for the proper opening, and went in. After some trouble in turning, to the danger of the counter and the good things upon it, she was got out, and a littlemore persuasion got her into Tailored street. She didn’t do any danger fortunately.

Bee-keeping. — We learn that it is the intention of Dr. Irvine, of Christchurch, to deliver a lecture in Ashburton on the Ist of April on the very interesting sub ject of bee-keeping. Dr. Irvine’s reputa tion as an apiarian, and the pains he has taken to bring the value of bees before the community, both as sources of profit and amusement, are well known, and Ashburton bee-keepers, and all who like to hear an interesting lecture ought to attend. We believe he will explain and exhibit the new bar hive of which so much has recently been said in Christ church. The past season has been par ticularly prolific in clover in this district, and the returns of honey are very large. Doubtless Dr. Irvine’s lecture will have the effect of raising an extraordinary crop of hives in Ashburton, for bee-keep ing is a pursuit that may be followed both by peer and peasant, by the humblest cottage girl and by the most refined lady of the land, and the labor of attending the bees is a source of enjoyment to all who engage in it.

Our National “Defenders.” —When the special train arrived from the south yesterday at 10 o'clock, a crowd of some fifty or more volunteers charged tip? shop of Mr. Furness, fruiterer and tobacconist, and while Mrs. Furness, who was the only person behind the counter, was serving the nearest of them with fruit, the citizen soldiers helped themselves to all her stock of cigars, tobacco, fancy pipes, matches, and everything consumable within reach, both from the tobacco shelyes, and the fruit and confectionary counter, They stole all the lemonade and gingerbeer bottles, leaving only two —and these empty —they emptied the fruit boxes out side the counter, but carefully passed by the onions ; and they robbed some six tins of biscuits of their contents, besides making off with a large supply of confec tionery. As they rushed off before either

paying or giving Mrs. Furness any pro mise to do so, there will probably be more heard of the matter, as Sergeant Pratt has been made acquainted with the facts of the case.

Sunday School Tea Meeting.— Good Friday was a red letter day in the history of the Ashburton Primitive Methodists. At 1 p.lll. the Sunday school children met in the church from whence they walked in procession, headed by Rev. A. J. Smith, to a field (kindly lent by Mr. Andrews, senr.) where several hours were spent in all kinds of youthful sports. Mr. Smith and Miss Watkins had collected a large number of pretty and useful toys, and nuts, biscuits, lollies, and apples, for which the children ran races, etc. At 4 o’clock the children met in the Town Hall and en joyed a very hearty repast free, the caterer being Mr. Thomas Taylor, baker, Ash burton. The tables were then cleared, after which between one and two hundred sat down to a very excellent tea. The tables were gracefully presided over by Mesdames James, Stokes, Dally, Jowsey, Puddicombe, Tresize, Pilkington, Taylor, Tilley, Watts and others. After tea an enthusiastic public meeting was held. Mr. Hodder ably presided, and the report read by Mr. Smith was of a very encouraging nature, showing a steady increase both in numbers and finances. The choir and children rendered with good effect a number of Sankey’s hymns, Miss Hardley efficiently presiding at the harmonium, speeches were delivered by Messss. Bevan and Hall and a splendid selection of reci tations were given in a very creditable manner by the children. The usual votes of thanks terminated this interesting and profitable meeting which we opine was a success in every respect. En Route for the Review. —Good Friday is usually a slow day in Ashburton, but yesterday it was made quite lively by the passage of a number Volunteer trains through it en route to the Easter encampment. At half-past ten the first special from the far south arrived. It consisted of 16 or 18 carriages well filled with Volunteers, many of whom had been on the train from midnight previously. The train remained at the station until the ordinary from the north and the Ex press had passed, and it then proceeded to Christchurch. A detachment of Vol unteers from Temuka arrived about an hour afterwards, but bad to wait until the express from the south arrived. It also brought a crowd of Volunteers, and when it had loaded up with passengers from Ashburton, amongst whom was a con tingent of 14 or 15 of our own Rifles, it formed quite a large train. At half-past seven another special from the south arrived. It was made up of 17 carriages, and was perhaps the heaviest laden of all the trains that passed. All the day long Volunteers of one sort or another were moving about the township, and crowds of Ashburton people were on the station at the arrival of each train. The intensity of the colonial thii'st was shown in a most marked degree during the day, and for ability to inclose beer commend us to the knot of red-coats, whose lot it was to kill three hours in Ashburton yes terday. We now and again fancied that the day’s proceedings were very nearly being enlivened with a fight or two, but fortunately the drink inbibed didn’t appear to be of that kind, and the little affairs burst up without any heels getting into the air—at least, not from knock down blows. One poor disconsolate soldier was what the Scotchmen would call “greetin’ fou,” but we were unable to discover the cause of his grief. At mid day a train-load of cadets passed south, en route to the review that was to come off at Waimate.

Oamaru Wheat. A landowner in Oamaru has refused 4s. per bushel for a pai’cel of wheat amounting to 30,000 bushels.

The Victorian Harvest.— So prolific is the Victorian harvest that 1,200 tenders have been received by the Police Depart ment for forage. Lost in London. —Last year 19 chil dren and no fewer than 121 adults disap peared in London, and have remained un accounted for.

Donation. —Mr. Henry Somerville has given a donation of LI,OOO to the Presby terian Church, a portion to be devoted to the Assembly Scholarships Fund. The Poor Esquimaux. —Many of the Esquimaux are starving. The Americans cannot catch sufficient whales and have taken to killing the walrus, on which the Esquimaux depend for support.

An Effect of “ Pinafore. —The Ad miralty have rescinded the regulation which forbade the residence of women on board ship—doubtless an effect of the continual performance of “Pinafore.” A Pilgrimage. —A pilgrimage from England is being organised on a large scale, to assist at the celebration of the twenty-fifth anniversary of the declara tion of the dogma of the Immaculate Con ception.

Noah’s Remains. —The village of Mual lalca, near Baalbec, is celebrated as con taining the mortal remains of Noah, whose tomb is shown to the credulous stranger. Its dimensions are 104 feet long by 10 broad.

The World’s Gold. — -The total pro duction for the world of gold and silver for the 373 years from 1493 to 1879 is estimated by an eminent German author ity at L 1,494,537,102 of silver and L 1,128,830,249 of gold.

Painful Accident.— A man named Johnston was rivetting a tank at the Christchurch Gasworks on Tuesday, when a chip flew and struck him in the eye, which has resulted in the injured organ having to be removed. Tongariro. —We hear from Taupo that Tongariro is in a state of volcanic erup tion, emitting vast volumes of smoke, and showing a lurid glare at night. It is now nearly eleven years since Tongoriro was in a state of extreme eruptian. Apathetic Wesleyans. —This is how the “New Zealand Wesleyan ’’dressesdown its fellow churchmen, and does a bit of touting as \yell ;— ‘ ‘lf it were possible to secure a return of the quantity and quality of the literature that constitutes the mental pabulum of the New Zealand Methodists, I have an idea that I would reveal some curious and interesting facts. One curious fact would be that there is even yet a large number of New Zealand Methodists wJ]P are so far neglectful of their privileges as not to take in the “New Zealand Wesleyan,” and another curious fact would be that a great many who do take in the “ Wesleyan” are, as far as they are concerned, leaving the printer to whistle for his money.”

Cheap Mutton. —There can be no com plaint about the price of mutton in Napier just at present. Excellent legs of mutton, ranging from Gibs, to 81bs. each, are de livered at the door for lOd. a leg, and kidneys can be bought at 6d per dozen.

The Best of the Two.—A statue of Eve is talked of in San Francisco, accord ing to the “News Letter,” which gives the following report of a woman’s meeting on the subject:—‘-They praised up Eve and run down Adam awfully. Adam was mean. He told tales on Eve about that apple. Eve didn't tell on Adam ; she was true as steel. When the dreadful day came, and the deputy sheriff ejected them from their homestead, Eve didn’t stand there blubbering, but set to work at once and made Adam an ulster of fig leaves and herself a new petticoat. She deserves and must have a statue. ”

Humorous Printers.—They say in America that all their humorists have been compositors Artemus Ward, Orpheus C. Kerr, Nasby, Mark Twain, Josh Billings, Mrs. Partington, Bret Harte, Joe Harris, Bridges Smith, Si Hawkins, Charlie Willingham, Cousin Annie Barnes, Alex. Stephens, John T. Martin, John Shivers, Henry H. Tuckey, Even Howell, E. Y. Clarke—all of them have set minion on daily papers.

Peaches and Pumpkins on one Tree. —The “ Bay of Plenty Times ” is respon sible for the statement that in Mr. Joe Kingsley’s garden at the Quarter Acres there is a tree bearing peaches and pump kins together. The tree was raised by Mr. Kingsley himself, and the only way he can account for its extraordinary bearing qualities is that when sowing the seed he put a peach stone and a pumpkin seed together, and they got mixed.

Luther’s Wedding Bing. Luther’s wedding ring is on exhibition at the jeweller’s, Herr Rothe, at Dusseldorf. The ring, which bears the inscription, “Dr. Martino Lutheto, Catherina von Bora, 13 June, 1525,” is a work of con siderable arc. On it is represented the Passion of Our Lord, the cross, and the bod} 7 of Jesus forming the middle, sur rounded by all the chief tools of the car penter’s craft, a small ruby sparkling re calling the holy blood.

Peculiar Mortality among Fish.— An Auckland paper of the 9th says : News from the East Coast informs us that the fish are still being killed in some mys terious way in large numbers, and that the beaches are strewed with dead fish of all kinds. We are informed that dead fish are also found firm miles up the creeks and rivers. There are many arguments against this mortality being caused by some vomiting forth of sulphurous stuff near the coast, but no other theory appears to be better, or as good.

Te Whiti.—The Auckland “ Herald’s” special correspondent “at the front” has the following to say regardii g the Maori prophet’s oratory “ Standing on the raised platform, with blanket worn toga fashion round him, outstretched arm, graceful gesture, and a pose of body firm yet animated, he appeared the very beau ideal of a natural orator.. Without rant, without declamation, without anything ayproaching to ‘ high falutin’,’ Te Whiti’s words flowed evenly and uninterruptedly. Even one utterly ignorant of the language could tell when he appealed, when he up braided, when be spoke scornfully of bis enemies, when he prophesied hopefully of the future. The inflexion of his voice and the play of his features were in them selves eloquent. He didn’t put his hands in his pockets—by the way he had none— he didn’t stroke his moustache, he didn’t play wild havoc with the letter H, he didn’t scratch his head, or hawk, or ex pectorate ; and when he finished liis speech he didn't flop down on his seat, glare fiercely about him, and then rush off to Bellamy’s. Te W T hiti is not civilised enough for that ; his education remains to be finished 'when he is elevated to a seat in the Parliament of New Zealand. It is only there that those delicate finish ing touches can be acquired which make the polished rhetorician. Te Whiti has much to learn. ”

TELEGRAPHIC.

TO-DAY’3 TELEGRAMS.

INTERPROVINCIAL.

Volunteering in the North. Grahamstown, March 27.

About 800 men will be present at tlie Easter Monday review. The Waikato Cavalry, 150 strong, have arrived this afternoon, and the Auckland Artillery will arrive this evening. The town is gaily decorated, and a grand pyrotechnic display will take place to-night. The visitors will be entertained at a ball by the citizens, and banquet by the Volun teer officers. New Coal. Westport, March 27. Two *ruck-loads of the Westport Colliery Company's coal were brought to town on Thursday. More will come on Tuesday. Wreckage. Wellington, March 27. Some wreckage, reported by the Maoris as being in Barnes’ Bay, has been identi fied by the Marine Department as part of the Mabel Jane, wrecked at West Wanga nui in 1878. New Caledonia Convicts. The Governor has received a cablegram from the Governor of New South Wales, stating that Her Majesty’s Ambassador at Paris has been instructed to urge the French Government to prohibit assistance being given to liberated convicts in emi grating from New Caledonia to the Aus tralian colonies.

The Volunteers.

Christchurch, March 27.

Three battalions of volunteers paraded this morning in Hagley Park, under Major Pitt ; in Cranmer Square, under Major Wales ; and in Latimer Square under Major McLean. The total muster could not be obtained. The town is full of military with a band at every corner. All are well behaved, and drill is long and the discipline strict. The Dunedin Murder—Finding of Butler’s Bloody Pants- Dunedin, March 27.

The trousers identified as worn by Butler on the night before the Cumber land street murders have been found, near the Northern Cemetery, They are said to be stained with blood.

Arrived Yesterday, the §feamer§ Wakatipu and Wellington.

LAST NIGHT’S CABLEGRAMS.

BRITISH & FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE

(Reuter's). Arrival,

London, March 24. Arrived Weymouth, barque, from New Zealand. Dissolution of Parliament. The Royal Commission dissolving Par liament has been issued. It states that England’s relationship with Foreign Powers is of a friendly character, which is considered most favorable for the main tenance of the tranquility of Europe. It also hopes for a speedy settlement of af fairs in Afghanist in. The Jesuits. Paris, March 25. The French Government having re solved to prosecute repressive measures against the Jesuits are about to issue dcciees dissolving the Society of Jesus in France, and expelling ail foreign members.

AUSTRALIAN.

(Reuters Telegrams.) The Stamp Bill. Sydney, March 25. The Council again amended the Stamp Bill. A long Cabinet meeting was held to-day, to consider the situation, the result of which is yet unknown. The San Francisco Mails. Sydney, March 24. Sailed —City of New York, with the outward San Francisco mails. Adelaide Wheat. Adelaide* March 25. The official statement of South Austra lian wheat statistics, shows that the total acreage is 1,453,00 G, producing 14,260,904 bushels. The average yield is nine bushels 47 pounds per acre for past season.

Mr. Higginbotham. Melbourne, March 25. Mix Higginbotham has been re-instaled in his former position of Engiueer-in- Ohief of the Railways of Victoria. Mr. Watson, the late Engineer-in-Chief, re fuses to accept his old position, and leaves the publi c service. Arrived—Arawata, from New Zealand.

THE COMING RACES.

From our own Correspondent.

Christchurch, March 27,

On the course this morning Mata and Sir Modred had a fast gallop round. The gelding proved the better liorse. Titania worked along at a slow canter once round, fretting very much. Lima had a good pipe opener and went very well. Tera and York had a fast spin, the former leading and making the pace hot York over-hauled coming into the straight, and had the best of the finish. Murieile went at good pace for a mile, but the other half rather stifly. Templeton and Go vernor went for a fast spin, the former going well. Foul Play had a flutter by himself to the three-quarter mile post. On Dit joined him, and the pace increased, Foul Play lead ing past the post a dozen lengths Marie .Antoinette and Webb’s team also galloped, Virginian going excellently.

Corn Exchange Report.

The following is the report of the Christchurch Com Exchange for the week ending Friday evening, the 26th in stant

Threshing operations are now in full swing, and large quantities are coming to hand, the bulk of which finds its way on board ship, en route for the United King dom. Absolutely no change has taken place in the condition of the grain trade. Values are unaltered, and buyers and sellers are both unwilling to operate. Local requirements are small, and altogether the grain trade has never been in such a depressed condition as it is at the present time. Wheat. —Latest advices show wheat firmer, the anticipated collapse of the American speculators has proved errone ous. The price remains steady at last quotations, viz., 4s. per bushel, delivered in Christchurch ; seed parcels command Id. to I4d. per bushel over the market' rate. Chick wheat is in greater supply, prices being hardly so firm. Business is being done at from 2s. 6d. to 3s. per bushel.

Barley continues to come forward freely, but the quality of the bulk of it is far from being good malting. For really first-class malting samples prices are well maintained, and may be quoted at from 3s. Bd. to 4s. per bushel. The second rate and inferior samples vary so much in quality that the particular samples only determine the value, which will range from 2s. to 2s. 9d. per bushel. Oats are still being held by the growers, very little disposition being evinced by them to do business at the rates offering. The local trade is not large in this state of things, prices remain stationary. Last quotations must be repeated, Is. 4d. +o Is. 6d. per bushel. Rye Grass remains a drug in the market. Consumers being aware of the large quan tities on hand are expecting to buy under the market quotations. The consequence of this is that business in this article of pro duce is, like other things, at a standstill. The value is 2s. Gd. to 2s. 9d. per busnel. Potatoes. —lnquiries are being made, but few transactions have as yet taken place. Sales for forward delivery have been made at L2 per ton. It is still pre mature to quote an established price, as that has not yet been determined. The anticipated large yielc's will certainly prove erroneous, the farmers generally having been deceived by the appearance of the crops. Australian advices also point to the fact that the yield is not abundant.

Cheese and Butter.—Last week’s quota tions may be repeated, 4kl. to sd. for the former, Gid. to 7d. for the latter.

CHISPA’S LETTER.

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

Of course I was one of the inaugurators of John Frazer’s railway. He came to me and said—“An say, Chispa, auld man, ’am gaun tae open the noo line, ye ken ; an’ there’s tvva-three big railway bugs cornin’ up tae look at it—tae in speck it, ye ken. An’ there’ll be a wee drap wliusky a-gaun, an’ a bit snack tae eat as weel. Ye’ll no be nane the waur o’ a hurl up jist tae see what we’ve been daeing, an’ the fresh air’ll blaw awa’ a’ yer ill-nature.” Honest John looked so hearty on the subject, and so proud of himself and his line that I could not but say “ay” and “ thank you ” to his kind invitation. 1 once felt myself in the like circumstances to John, and could have kicked the man into the middle of next week who refused to come and rejoice with me on the completion of my contract —which was the making of a tramway of a few miles long. The man I invited to my little lay out drew himself up to his full height, bent his scornful eyes upon your humble servant, and wanted to know if there was nothing else for a man to do but go and look at a trifle of a tramway, and pass compliments on a work of which he knew nothing. It ivas the first year of my connection with the teetotallers, and the man I wished to be there knew it. He knew my young enthusiasm in the cause was burning brightly, and he believed that the whole thing would be a cold water and lemonade affair. But lie forgot my partner was a namesake and a fellow countryman of Mr. Frazer, and that the Scotch Highlands are portions of a splen did whisky country. He did not know that Tam Frazer had been up at Ben-y- Gloe the week previously, and that a hearty-looking barrel had come down the hill to him on its own feet, and thatthat bar rel was as innocent of all knowledge of her Majesty’s name and the “ trade mark ” 6f her excisemen as Tam himself was of re spect for the law against smuggling. But that scornful one looked rueful' the day after the event when he heard that 37 of the most whisky proof men of the district had gone down before the potency of that barrel’s contents, and had been carried home vainly endeavoring to sing that grand old Scotch song “ Happy we’s been a’lhegither Canty we’s been ane an’ a.” The scornful man was of that class of lusliists who don’t drink to get drunk, but take spirits to become sober. He usually swallowed a pint of raw forty-rod of a morning before he could steady his nerves to write, so you can imagine his feelings when he heard that the mountain dew had been flowing like a rivulet. I never forgave that man for his refusal, and I judged John Frazer’s feelings by my own. It was my first job of the kind, and I was proud of it. It was John’s first job, and lie was proud of it—and well he might. So I went. Of course, I expected to see the representatives of the press there, but I missed them. There was only the big man from the “ Guardian.” I pass over the compliments that were showered upon Messrs. Frazer and Co.—are they not written in the “ Herald’s” chronicle of the event ? I pass over the blessings that were invoked on Tom Quill, his cook, and his liquor. They need not be chronicled, lest on a future occasion they should be insincere by being second-hand. But I must compliment the “ press” men [small “p,”Mr. Printer], who stood up man fully for a time to their liquor, but finally, having enjoyed the full pleasure of a gigantic befuddle, and aired an ’elo quence that was at least well meant, if it was misplaced, and a trifle incoherent, went to bed on the return journey, without even going through Jack’s formal selection of the softest plank. I was sorry for the editor of the “ Mail.” He was not of the jolly company of inaugurators. Ido not know if he regretted missing the chance of “tasting life’s glad moments ” after the fashion of the “ men of letters ” who hover like carrion crows over the “ copy ” he supplies ; but 1 do know from his jeremiad over the weakness of human nature, and over the. prone ness of humanity to fill the temporarily vacant places of representatives of the press, that his soul was vexed within him with those terrible mixtures of words and saliva that were blurted out by the be fuddled ones in the belief that they were “replies for the press.” The “London Times ” has before now been annoyed by amateur reporters, says the leaderist of the “ Mail,” and in the same breath he tells us how his journal has also been so afflicted. He chooses company, don’t he, but would his company choose him.

I have gone off with the soldiers to the Review, and your readers must excuse my short letter. When I return, and have laid down the sword, I will again assume the pen. Chispa.

A Terrible Wind Storm.

A most terrible wind storm, lasting four hours, passed over the entire State of Oregon and the adjoining territories, and left ruin and destruction everywhere. In this city the damage to houses and other property amounts to SIOO,OOO. The Bremer saloon was blown over, killing Henry Henrichs instantly. Jack O’Don nel had his leg broken. At La Conner, Washington Territory, a tree fell on the school-house, killing two children and severely injuring two others. The- rail roads were stopped, and the wires have been down until to-day. Umatilla is said to have been nearly”' blown away, the wind reaching a velocity of nearly eighty miles an hour. Roads in the country are impassable on account of trees lying across them. It is feared that many lives have been lost among the timbered locali ties. The most serious accident in this vicinity occurred about three miles from this city. The house of Henry B.ecket was struck by a tree. His wife, with a child, rushed out, and the child was struck by the limbs of the falling tree and killed m its mother’s arms. The husband was a short distance from the house, having been knocked down by another tree, with his leg broken.—“ Portland (Oregon.) Dispatch ” Jan. 13.

Horses in Great Britain. —Horses increased in Great Britain from 301,000 in 1870 to 448,000 at the present time, and yet they are much higher in price now than then, and were it not for the disastrous season there, the advance would be still greater,'

Saturday, March 27, ISBO.I

THE ASHBURTON HERALD.



New Advertisements. SATURDAY, MARCH 13. OPENING NEW STORE, East Street, Near Bullock, & Co’s. JAM E S CLARK Begs to inform the Public of Ashbur ton and'Surrounding Districts that he is commencing business as GENERAL STOREKEEPER, FRUIT ERER, BAKER, Ac., And trusts by supplying good quality articles at moderate prices, to share public support. Note the Address— TAM ES CLARK, PROSPECT BUILDINGS, East Street, Near Bullock & Co’s., Ashburtox. 163 c



NEWS AND MAGAZINE AGENCY, STATIONERY AND FANCY GOODS DEPOT. RE-OPENING. HM. JONES beg 3to inform his . customers and the public generally that he has re-opened part of the premises , lately occupied by A. Weston and K. Sando . and Co. for the sale of Newspapers, Magazinse, Stationery, Fancy goods, Toys, &e. English and Colonial papers. Periodicals, &c., by each mail. Licensed to sell Stamps. Lowest prices—Terms cash. Agent, for “ Ashburton Guardian,” “Ashburton Herald,’, “Ashburton Mail,” “Lyttelton Times,” “Canterbury Times,” Daily “Press,” “Weekly Press,” “Otago Witness,” “Australasian,” “Town and County Journal.” Subscribers to “ Canterbury Times” and “Weekly Press” can obtain their copies at the above Establishment. *l2lc



TO BUILDERS. TENDERS are invited for the erection of Two SCHOOL-HOUSES. Plans and specifications can be seen at Messrs. Fooks and Sons’ office up till SATURDAY, April 3rd, on which date tenders must be sent in to my office, before noon. The lowest or any tender not necessarily ac cepted. B. W. MOUNTFORT, Architect. Cathedral Square, Christchurch, March 22, 1880. 223 e TO LET—A TWO-ROOMED COT TAGE on the East Town Belt. Apply, D. M'KENZIE, 658g-246c Ashburton Hotel. w ANTED—A BOY accustomed to Farm work. Apply to T. Bullock. 231 c R. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. (Christchurch Section.) EXTENSION OF EASTER HOLIDAY FARES. TO enable visitors to attend the Review and Races, Single Fare Tickets issued from any station to any station from 25th inst. to 29th inst. will be avail able for return journey up to Ist April, inclusive. FREDK. BACK, ■: General Manager. General Manager’s Office, - Christchurch, March 24th, 1880. 238 c R. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. (Christchurch Section.) TRAIN ARRANGEMENTS FOR REVIEW DAY, MARCH 29, And RACE DAYS, MARCH 30 and 31. Railway communication direct to the Course. REVIEW DAY. TRAINS will run from Christchurch to Race-course at short intervals from 11.30 turn, to 1.0 p.m. From Racecourse to Christchurch at short intervals from 2.30 p.m. up to half an hour after the last manoeuvre. RACE DAYS. Trains will run from Christchurch to Racecourse at short intervals from 11.30 a.m. to 1.0 p.m. From Racecourse to Christchurch at short intervals from 3.45 p. m. up to half an hour after the last race. REVIEW DAY and RACE DAYS. Lyttelton and Christchurch Line Ordinary trains and and a late train each night, leaving Christchurch at 11.15 p.m. and Lyttelton at 11.45 p.m. South line, including Malvern and Whitecliffs Branches —Ordinary trains. North line and Branches—Ordinary trains, except that the 5.5 p.m. from Christchurch will leave at 5.45 p.m., arriving at all stations to destination 40 minutes later than usual. The G. 15 p.m., Rangiora to Oxford, will not leave until 7.0 p.m. (or not until after arrival of 5.45 p.m.), arriving at all stations to destination 45 minutes later than usual. Southbridge Branch —Ordinary passen ger trains. The trains for Racecourse will not stop at any intermediate places between Christ church and Racecourse terminus to pick up or set down passengers. FARES. Christchurch to Racecourse Terminus, lcluding admission to Course : First-class carriages. 3s. 6d. Second-class carriages (or seated waggons) 2s. 6d. , Ordinary tickets and free passes not avaiable for any of the Racecourse trains. FREDERICK BACK. General Manager. General Manager’s Office, Christchurch, March 22, 1880. 237 c



WESLEYAN CHURCH, Cameron street.—Divine Service will be conducted in the above Church To-morrow Morning and Evening. 244 c PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH Wills Street. Divine Service will be conducted in the above Church to morrow—ln the Morning: Mr. Greyburn ; Evening : Mr. R. Baven. 243 c m R, HODDER AND COMPANY'S ■JL, GREAT. CLEARING SALE of Drapery, Clothing, Millinery, Boots, Ac., at the LIBERAL DISCOUNT of TWO SHILLINGS and SIXPENCE in the POUND, continues until SATURDAY, March 27th. 198 c WANTED KNOWN—The LOYAL ORANGE LODGE, No. 23, will met monthly at the Templar Hall for the future.— George St. Hill, W.M. 225 c T7t7"ANTED—ENGAGEMENT by a steady man as Ploughman and general hand. Testimonials. Apply Herald Registry. 242 c FOR SALE, Cheap, Dwelling-house of 7 rooms, situated on the East Belt, near the Parsonage—For particulars apply to T. Bullock. 206 c WE, the undersigned MERCHANTS will /fe?iep our respective places of busines CLdSED on the 29th inst., being Easter Monday. Orr and Co. Fjriedlander Bros. T. R Hodder and Company William Gavin Everett Bros, and Co. Hallenstein Bros. pro. W. Sparrow. 657g-245c NEW TAILORING ESTABLISH MENT. CRAIGHEAD & Co., MERCHANT TAILORS, HAVE opened those premises situated in Tancred street adjoining Messrs. Orr and Co’s General Store. A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF TWEEDS, FANCY GOODS, &c., &c., JUST ARRIVED. Mr. Craighead’s experience as Head Cutter in connection with First Class Tailoring Establishments in Edinburgh and San Francisco has extended over a period of ten years, and from the immense success which has always attended liis efforts to please, he is prepared to guarantee a perfect fit in every case. TANCRED STREET, (Next Orr and Cl’s. CRAIGHEAD & CO. 982 a TOWN HALL. OUT ! LOOK OUT ! ! FOR ASHORE AND AFLOAT. MAGNIFICENT SCENERY, Covering 500 Yards of Canvass. 203 c BALL to celebrate the opening of the MASONIC HALL. A BALL will be held in the New Masonic Hall, Tancred street, Asli buUon, on FRIDAY, THE 16th APRIL. Applications for Tickets may be made to any member of the COMMITTEE— Bro. R. W. Shearman, P.M., ~ H. Stephenson P.M. E. Saunders „ H. W. Felton ~ Chas. Braddell ~ R. Friedlander F. Guinness, 18® ~ W. H. Gundry, 18* ~ H. C. Jacobson ~ S. B. Nelson ~ Tlios. Quill „ Jas. Bradley Mr. W. Sparrow Treasurer and Secretary Bro. W. H. Zouch. Dancing to commence at 9 o’clock. Tickets (double), 15s. Single gentlemen 10s. 6d. ; Single lady, 7s. Gd. 172 c



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