MAIL NOTICES.

Sp Mails close at the Ashburton Post Office,

ku follows :—. |p For Christchurch and North at 5.30 a. m. iiO a.m., and 5 p.m., daily. If For Chertsey Rakaia, &c., at 10 a.m. Kind 6 p.m. daily. For Dunedin, Tinwald, Winslow, Hinds, Rangitata, Orari, Winchester, ;" and Geraldine, at 10 a.m. daily. For Temuka, at 6 a.m. and 10 a.m., daily. For Timaru and South, at 6 a.m., 10 a.m., and 4.20 p.m., daily. •: For Greenstreet, Ashburton Forks, - Mount Somers, and Ashburton Gorge, on Tuesdays and Fridays, at 10.30 a m. For Ashton, Water ton, and Longbeach, >at 4.30 p. m. daily. For Wakanui, Elgin, and Seafield, on Tuesdays and Fridays, at 6 a.m.

, Mails arrive at the Ashburton Post Office— __ From Christchurch and Rakaia at 10.20 a.m., 4.35 p.m., and 7.50 p.m. From Chertsey, &c. at 10.25 a.m. daily. From Dunedin and intermediate places at 6.35 p.m. daily. From Temuka and Timaru at 10.15 a.m. 5.35 p.m., and 8.15 p.m. daily. From Greenstreet, Ashburton Forks, Mount Somers, and Ashburton Gorge r 4HI Wednesdays and Saturdays at 3 p.m. " ’“From Ashton, Waterton, and Long beach at 10 a.m. daily. -V From Wakanui, Elgin, and Seafield on Tuesdays and Fridays at 2.30 p. m.

The Ashburton Herald AND Borough and County Advertiser (With Which is incorporated the “Evening Echo”). TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 1880.

Improving. —There were no police cases let down for hearing at the It. M. Court this morning. Wesleyan Home Mission. —A public meeting is to be held in the Cameron street Wesleyan Church, to-morrow even ing, under the auspices of the Homs Mis sion Scheme of the Wesleyan body, when . the Revs. J. B. Richardson, W. Beck, and other gentlemen will address the > meeting. .5 Thb Brass Band. —A correspondent, , who says he is fond of “music in the con ss^crat&iv'whatever that may mean, wishes to know if it is impossible to induce the JBrua.Band to do an open air concert and. again in the summer evenings weather is mild. He thinks it ban d

The Was Paint..— To-day the Land Tax Commissioners had a battue in the R.M. Court, and got judgment against a number of Country settlers. Local Industries Association. —The usual monthly meeting of the Ashburton Local Industries Association will be held at the Town Hall to-morrow night, when the various sub-committees are expected to lay before members reports of their investigations and deliberations on mat ters of interest to the Association. The Cattle Market. —The new cattle market was used for the first time to-day, when, notwithstanding the strong wind that was blowing during the business part of the day, there was a good muster of farmers and dealers. The entries of stock were pretty numerous, and a fair business was done.

Burglary in Christchurch. Last night the premises of Sam. Stewart, pawn broker, were burglariously entered, and five gold watches and one gold brooch stolen. Three men have been arrested, and another was expected to be appre hended this afternoon.

The Czar. —lt is stated that the Czar of Russia has been married to or has con tracted a morganatic alliance with Princess Dalgoroumi. In the Mud. —Mrs. Newman Hall, the divorced wife of the Rov. Newman Hall, has been married to Richardson, the groom, at the Yarmouth Registry Office. Gladstone’s Foreign Policy. —There have been public meetings held in the larger towns in opposition to Mr. Glad stone’s foreign policy, but they have proved miserable failures. The Thames Harbor Loan. —A loan of L 50,000 at five per cent, on behalf of the Thames Harbor Trust, New Zealand, was floated in the London market on Sept. 27. The average price obtained was L 93 2s. 6d. • The Masonic Hall. —Tenders are -wanted for the erection of a cottage by the side of the Masonic Hall. The cottage is intended for the accommodation of a tyler, or hall attendant. Plans, etc., may be seen at Friedlahder Bros. Samoa. —News from Samoa by the Coronet, at Auckland, states that all are prepared to fight, and in such a disturbed state that the public meetings of the Lon don Missionary Society had to be post poned.

Chlorodyne. —A Waimate chemist has laid informations against several local storekeepers for selling poißon without being registered. . The poison is contained in the patent medicine called chlorodyne.

A Dangerous Position. —A well 180 feet deep partially caved in on a man named Walton, in Auckland on Saturday. He was hit on the head by the falling rub bish, but was got out and taken to the in firmary. Fires. A fire that did but little damage occurred on Saturday at Garlick and Cransell’s cabinet-maker’s shop, Auck land.—The Royal Hotel, Onehunga, with some adjacent buildings, was burnt to the ground. The loss amounts to about L 1,500, and there is no insurance. A fire at Wa nganui on the same day burned the. resi dence of a leading merchant, which was insured for L 1,250.

Cruelty to Animals. —At the Christ church R.M. Court yesterday, a man named Michael Winter was fined 20s. for squeezing thirty-eight fowls into a case about two feet six inches long by two feet wide and deep, and taking the same by train a distance of forty miles. Four of the fowls were dead by the time they reached Christchurch, and when noticed by a constable, others were in a suffocat ing condition. This inhuman pioultry pedlar, in defence, said he thought he had made the fowls very comfortable for their journey.

Looking Up Again. Reefton has furnished many enviable instances of astonishing acquisition of wealth, but we ( Inangcihua Times) doubt very much if any previously cited instances of the kind approach to that of a knight of the long robe, resident in Nelson. The holder of 6,000 shares in the United Alpine Com pany, and 4,000 shares in the Golden Fleece Company, his interests in these two mines have risen in the short space of about three months from a nominal value of almost nothing to the princely sum of L 16,000. Talk about being rich beyond the dream of avarice. —The returns from the top plates of the Golden Fleece Extended Quartz Mining Company, Reef ton, for the two weeks ending 9th October, amounted to 670 ozs. amalgam. The Mountmork.es’ Murder. —lt was stated at the inquest held on the body of Yiscount Mountmorres, that the neighbor ing tenant had refused to admit the body of the deceased nobleman into his premises for fear that he and his famity would be murdered. At the special Cabinet meet ing held to consider the state of Ireland, it was determined to offer a reward of LI,OOO for the apprehension of the assassin of Yiscount Mountmorres. The condition of Ireland causes much anxiety. Agrarian outrages are numerous, and several mur ders, marked by unusual daring and atro city, have been perpetrated. The late arrests have failed to throw any light on the many crimes committed. The assassins of Lord Mountmorres are still at large. Civil Cases. —The following were the only cases heard at the R.M. Court to-day : —Land Tax Commissioner v. A. Dawson, v. Thomas Hunt, v. A. Macfarlane, v. Prendergast, v. George Rickards, v. W. Ullyett, v. Walker, v. Walker Bros., and v. Bennett for various small amounts of unpaid land Vw. Judgment in each case for the Commissioner with costs. Land Tax Commissioner v. . Bayliss, a claim for land tax. Mr. O’Reilly for defendant contended that his client was not liable, having parted with his interest in the property. Mr. Latter, the Deputy Land Tax Commissioner, said he had not received any notice as required by tha Act. His Worship said he had no alter native but to give judgment for the plain tiff, and in doing so wished it to be under stood that if parties desired to disclaim interest in the property for which they were taxed, a statutory declaration of the fact should be sent to the Commissioner, but it was useless to put in the plea when the case came on for hearing. Baldwin v. Meynall.—Claim L 6 2s. 6d. Plaintiff wa3 nonsuited, without costs. Same v. Moreshead. —Plaintiff also non s lited, without costs. Sycamore v. Mor ris.—Claim LI 9s. Mr. Purnell appeared for plaintiff, Mr. Wilding for defendant. Wilding put in a set-off of L2 4s. 6d. for Ss. 6d.

Phrenology. —On Saturday evening, a very interesting lecture on phrenology was delivered at an open meeting of the Star of the East Lodge of Good Templars in the Templar Hall. The lecturer was Brother Craighead, who showed a very intimate acquaintance with the subject on which he spoke, and was frequently ap plauded. At the close, Mr. Craighead examined the craniums of a good many of the audience, giving readings of the characters of his “ subjects ” that rather astonished them by their accuracy. A vote of thanks was accorded to Mr. Craig head.

Cricket. —A meeting of the Match Committee of the Ashburton Cricket Club was held last night to consider a challenge from the Mount Somers Cricket Club to play a match at Ashburton on Saturday next. It was decided to accept the challenge, and the following team were selecteclto represent the Club: —Westenra, Hodder, Eyton, Marsh, Duncan*, Den shire, Wix, E. G. Crisp, Groves, Martin, and Fooks. Emergencies—Mayo, Hill, Price, Mainwaring, Baldwin, Andrews. The match will be started at 10.30. sharp. Any of the above members who are unable to play are requested to inform the Secre tary at their earliest convenience. The team will practice every evening during the week.

1.0.G.T. —The Clearbrook Lodge of Good Templars at Waterton celebrated their anniversary on Saturday by an open lodge meeting, which was largely attended by the residents, about fifty being present. The meeting was held in the Library Hall, which has been greatly enlarged, the workmen engaged on the alterations having only just completed their labors. Bro. Davis occupied the chair, and the pro gramme comprised songs, readings, and recitations, which were well received. The Library Committee deserve great credit for their enterprise in enlarging the Hall, which is now an ornament to the place, and will be found quite sufficient in capacity for the largest meeting of the residents that is likely to be held.

Cambridge School Committee. —A meeting of the Cambridge School Com mittee was held on the 4th October at which the following were present—Messrs. Megson (Chairman), Lloyd, Watkins, and Margetts. After confirmation of the minutes of last meeting, Mr. William Allen was elected a member of the Com mittee in room of Mr. Dale, who had left the district, and Mr. Allen took his seat. The correspondence with the Board having been read, and the business done by the Chairman during the month recapitulated and approved, the schoolmaster’s report was read. The report was considered satisfactory, but the members of Com mittee expressed themselves as still feeling the necessity of urging parents to send their children to school. After discussion, it was decided to bring the compulsory clauses of the Act into force within the district. An allowance of 10a. for stamps and stationery was made to the Chairman, and a sum of 30s. was voted to the Chair man to be spent in providing cricketing materials, etc., for the lads. Considering the state of the funds it was not considered advisable to offer prizes for competition by the children this year.

Westerfield Estate.— Last Thursday evening, a party was given by C. G. Haw don, Esq., to the farmers and employers on the Westerfield estate. - The assembly took place in the schoolroom in the new township) of Wester field, which has re cently been laid out, and about sixty guests assembled. The weather w r as very inclement, a heavy rain having fallen almost without intermission from an early hour in the afternoon, which- prevented the presence of a large number of guests from Ashburton and elsewhere. In the absence of Mr. Hawdon, the guests were entertained by Mr. and Mrs. Oliver, who provided a sumptuous supper, and wereas siduousin their attention to the comfortand happiness of the visitors, who were enter tained in real old English style. After long life and prosperity had been often and heartily wished to Mr. Hawdon, dancing was commenced and kept up with great spirit till broad daylight, when the] party broke up. This was the first social gathering of friends, neighbors, and employees, given by the proprietor of Westerfield, and it was an entire success in every way. We understand that such parties as that of Thursday will not be seldom given on the Westerfield estate, the spirited proprietor of which is making a vast improvement in the locality, the new township, which is close to Westerfield station, having made rapid progress, and there is every indica tion that in a short time there will have grown up) an important township where four months ago there was nothing but tussock. Already a good many buildings have been erected on the township) site, and these will he increased immediately.

Elgin School. —The monthly meeting of this Committee was held last Wednes day in the schoolhouse. Present—Messrs. J. Stanley Bruce (Chairman), J. Keir, P. Innes, and P. Greenaway. The minutes of the last meeting, held on the Ist ult., were read and confirmed.. The Chair man’s statement was as follows :—The last quarter’s return shows fifty-eight children belonging to the school. The following amounts have been lodged to the credit of the Committee by the Board of Education since the last monthly meeting Forjiay ment of the well and chimney cowl, LI 6 17s. lOd.; salaries to teachers Lll 16s. Bd.; and incidental expenses, L 5 Cs. In answer to the letter which I -was requested to write the Board of Education, asking for a small amount to enlarge the master’s garden, the Board replied that they had not any funds to spare for the purpose. In the same letter I also requested that a gymnasium might be erected, and the requisite apparatus was sent down im mediately to Ashburton. I sent a dray for the same, and the master and some of his pupils have erected it. The master applies for an assistant. The school will be examined by the inspector on Thurs day, the 14th inst. The correspondence was next read. Mr. P. Innes proposed, Mr. J. Keir seconded —“That blinds be provided to the school.” Carried. Mr, P. Innes proposed, Mr. T. Greenaway seconded—“ That the Chairman be re quested to forward the master’s letter asking for an assistant, to the Board of Education, recommending that the same be complied with.” Carried. It was further resolved that the Board of Educa tion be applied to for a larger sum for incidental expenses. Accounts to the amount of L3O Os. lOd. being passed for payment, ‘the Committee adjourned to Wednesday, the 3rd prox.

The Victorian Loan. —The. official statement regarding the L 2,000,000 Vic torian loan shows that 873 tenders were sent in, but. the whole loan was allotted to eighteen applicants, nearly one-half the amount going to. Messrs. Baring Bros. The average price was LlO4 13s. B£d. There is a general advance in colonial de bentures.

The Tichborne Claimant. —The agi tation on behalf of the Tichborne claimant has been revived. Meetings have been held in which the conduct of the Judges in refusing to allow the appeal made by the prisoner has been severely criticised. It is proposed to bring the matter before the Privy Council, and steps are being taken to raise funds for the purpose.

The Occupation op Candahar. —A difference of opinion exists between the Indian and Home Governments concern ing the advisability of the continued occu pation of Candahar. A decision, how ever, lias been come to that the British troops shall remain at Candahar during the winter, after which the final settle ment of the question will be dealt with.

The Panamv Canal.— Baron De Les seps has succeeded in floating his scheme for the construction of a canal through the Isthmus of Panama, by which ocean-going steamers can pass from the Atlantic to the Pacific. A syndicate, composed of the leading European and American capital ists, has been formed, which has con tracted to construct the canal. Arrange ments have been made by which a large interest in the undertaking will be secured to the United States. Garibaldi Causing Trouble.— The attitude rssumed by Garibaldi in relation to the affairs of Italy is creating a feeling of uneasiness. He has exhibited a feel ing of antagonism to King Humbert and the Government, thereby encouraging the movements of the Radicals. Disaffection has been manifested in the ranks of the army owing to the action of revolutionary agitation. The authorities have warned Garibaldi against pmrsuing a course inimical to the interests .of the country, at the same time threatening to take more active measures unless the attempts made to foment political excitement are relin quished.

The Recent British Reverse in Af ghan.—The inquiry held by General Phayre at Candahar into the causes of the disaster to the brigade under General Burrow's at Kush Kinakhuna on the 27th of July, has terminated, and the report has been forwai’ded to the Viceroy. In an official intimation the Viceroy declares that an investigation of the circumstances discloses serious incapacity on the part of General Primrose and General Burrows, both of whom ai’e denounced as answer able for the disaster. General Primrose is blamed for having dispatched a brigade of insufficient strength to meet an enemy who was known.to be advancing in force. The movements of General Burrows while in independent command are strongly censured. He is held to have exhibited a want of military judgment. The Irish Trouble. —A great de monstration was given to Mr. Parnell, the leader of the Home Rule party, on liis visting Cork, which city he represents in Parliament. He was entertained at a banquet, and much comment has been ex cited by the fact that the toast of her Majesty and other loyal toasts were de signedly omitted. Speeches were made of a seditious and.. inflammatory character. Notwithstanding the precautions taken by the police, the importation of arms into Ireland from the United States and the Continent is enormous. Some of the London journals declare that the Govern ment is incurring grave responsibility by its unwillingness to re-enforce the Peace Preservation Acts. The Australian Cricketers.— The presentation to the Australian Cricketers, organised by a number of returned Aus tralian colonists resident in England, was made on October 2. The affair was a great success. Mr. F. T. Sargood pre sided, and presented co each member of the team a silver cup. To Murdoch, as captain, and in recognition of the magni ficent innings pfiayecl by him in the repre sentative match, a massive silver tankard weighing sixty ounces was presented. Mr. Sargood and other speakers highly con gratulated the team upon the victorious result of their tour through England. The Australian Cricketers left England on October 6th for Australia. In spite of the early hour at which the departure took place, hundreds 'were present at the rail way station to wish them good bye. The Times and Standard warmly complimented the Australian Cricketers. The Times says the constant exchange of visits does more to knit the Australians and the British together than years of beneficial legislation. Referring to the question of payment, the Times says there is no just cause of compilaint, if cricketers who are not professionals receive substantial com pensation for these continental trips, and it thinks that many will consider that a more generous feeling might have been displayed towards the team in the earlier piart of their visit, although, at the con clusion of their trip) a thorough good will is being shown them.

South British Insurance Company.

[by telegraph.] Auckland, Oct. 11

The sixteenth half-yearly meeting of the South British Insurance Company was held at 10 o’clock to-day. The following is the report The Directors have much pleasure in placing before the shareholders the following statement of accounts for the sixteenth half-year of the Company’s busi ness, ended 31st August last. The income from fire and marine premiums has been L 63,765 Bs, Bd.; from interest and transfer fees, L 5,278 os. 6d.; total, L 69,043 9s. 2d., which, added to L 2,343 3s. 5d., brought forward from the previous half-year, makes a total of L 71,386 12s. 7d. The total expenditure has been—Fire and marine losses paid and outstanding at close of books, L 30,114 ss. 3d.; re-insur ances, commissions, salaries, printing, advertising, and general charges, L 20,301 os. 5d., leaving a balance of L 11,961 6s. lid. to credit of profit and loss account, which your Directors recommend the payment of a dividend at the rate of ten per cent, per annum. If the dividend be sanctioned by shareholders it will be payable at the head office on 13th October, and at branches on receipt of advice. It will be the duty of shareholders to elect two Directors in the place of the Hon, H. Chamberlain, and P. Howard, Esq., who retire in accordance with the articles of association, but who are eligible- and offer themselves for re- election.

CABLE NEWS.

LATEST FROM EUROPE.

Per Rentel ’s Agency. The Sultan Caving In. London. Oct. 11. A rumor is current here to-day to the effect that the Sultan of Turkey has decided to meet the demands of the Powers, and has at last resolved to sur render Dulcigno unconditionally to Mon tenegro. The Cabinet Council which had been summoned for to-day was postponed owing to news received at the Foreign Office that the Sultan wa3 inclined to yield to the demand of the Powers in regard to Dulcigno. It is now known that the proposal which has been made by the British Government to the Continen tal Powers for the coercion of the Porte is that the combined squadron should enter the Gulf of Smyrna, and there place an embargo on Turkish commerce. Austria and Germanj' hesitate to accept this pro posal. The Kurds on the Loose. Further nev.'s has been received from Teheran regarding the rising in Kurdistan. The Kurds are now, in addition to pillag ing ,towns, massacring the inhabitants, and Achmet Khan is collecting a large force of Persian troops to proceed against them. More Danger Ahead for Turkey. Athens, Oct. 11. Owing to the possibility of hostilities be tween Greece and Turkey, over the settle ment of the frontier question, numbers of volunteers are arriving here from the other countries, and offering themselves for service with the arm}'..

AUSTRALIAN.

{Per Reuter's Agency.) Berry’s Reform Scheme. Melbourne, Oct. 12. Mr. Berry spieaking at Clunes last night, announced that he w'ould submit his re form scheme to Parliament after the pre sent recess. Social Science. The Social Science Congress has com menced its sitting. Caught. The burglar who entered Government House on the 19th September, and carried off a quantity of jewellery belonging to Lady Robinson and others has been cap tured.

NEW ZEALAND

(Per Press Association.) Good Luck to Him. Auckland, Oct. 12. The Borough of Parnell has presented 1 its Mayor with a silver cradle on the occa sion of an addition to his family. The Police Changes. The Justices of the Peace formed a deputation to Mr. Mhitaker, asking that the Sub-Inspector be restored to his for mer piosition of Sergeant-Major. Mr. Whitaker promised to refer the matter to Wellington. Trot Out the Truants. A sergeant in plain clothes shortly com mences enforcing the compulsory clauses of the Education Act. The New Governor. ~4 ;: Captain Purvis, of H. M. S. Danae, has received a telegram from Commodore Wil son, instructing him to leave Auckland on the 18th inst. for Eiji. It is probable the Danae will bring the new Governor, and not the Emerald. Gold. The recent gold discovery ivas in a block of seven thousand acres allotted as a native reserve. Government is taking s tep 3to verify the discovery. A Boy Drowned. The yacht Pearl has capsized off Kauri Point. A boy named Day has been drowned. A Holiday. Wellington, Oct. 11. Mr. Mansford, R. M., is suffering from a severe attack of bronchitis. His medical advisers recommend a change of climate. Pursuant to this recommendation, applica tion has been made to Government for twelve months’ leave of absence ; if suc cessful, Mr. Mansford proposes to take a trip to-England. Wellington, Oct. 12. Mr. Mansford, R.M., has received twelve months’ leave of absence, and visits England. It is understood he will draw full pay. Sudden Death. Nelson, Oct. 11. Haskayne Jones, who ha 3 been con nected with the Bank of New South Wales for a quarter of a century, died somewhat suddenly this morning. Although he had been ailing for some time, he appeared in better health lately. Putting on Steam.

At the District Court to-day, an action was brought against Lowe, second pilot, by Hamilton and son for injuries sustained by the latter ; the boy having been most seriously scalded, as alleged, through de fendant turning on steam into the waste pipe on board a steamer lying alongside the wharf at the time. A legal point was raised that the father and son were im properly joined in the action, and there upon plaintiffs were non-suited. A Big Thing. Dunedin, Oct. 12. The concert in aid of St. Patrick’s Cathedral Fund last night realised L2OO. Fires. Invercargill, Oct. 12. A fire at Wyndham destroyed a stable and a number of out-houses. By a fire at J. B. Sutton’s farm, Garry Owen, a large stable, together with a prize bull and the stallion Pablo Fanque were destroyed.

THE GREAT SCULLING MATCH.

London, Oct. 6.

The race between Laycock and Black man took place over the usual course from Putney to Mortlake. Laycock was the favorite in the betting, before starting. Blackman got away with the lead, but after the men had been rowing three minutes, Laycock drew level. Blackman spurted finally, but the Australian forged ahead by superior stamina, and distanced his opponent, who was dead beat in twelve minutes, Laycock finishing the remainder of the course alone. Time—26 mins.

Mr. Sheehan.

The Lyttelton Times has for some tims past endeavored to give its readers the impression that Mr. Sheehan has always been at liberty to enter the pre sent Ministry, and that nothing but his own unwillingness has prevented him from doing so. This is perhaps natural enough when we consider the zeal with which Mr. Sheehan was supported by the Lyttelton Times through all the questionable transactions with which his name has lately been so clearly connected by the Native Commission and the Public Accounts Committee. But surely it is practising rather too much on the credulity of the public when they are expected to believe that such men as the present Premier and his colleagues would be willing to sit in the same Ministry with the drawer of two thousand pounds for the-avowed pur pose of purchasing native land, but for the real purpose of intoxicating, feast ing, and demoralising native men and women ; or the nominator to seats of justice of those outcasts whose qualifica tions and functions are described with so much delicate tact, —but with such unmistakeable clearness, —in all their deformity, in the second report of the two Knights who formed the Native Commission. It is well known that a son of one of the present Ministry has taken Mr. Sheehan by the hand, and endeavored to utilise his ability and conceal his moral defects; it is also well known that Mr. Sheehan has taken up a position between the two parties in the House of Representatives which has restrained both parties from referring to his past actions in the terms these deserve; but to suppose that men like the members of the pre sent Ministry would own Mr. Sheehan as a colleague, or that a man of Mr. Bryce’s common sense would do “ no thing without consulting ” the author of all our present Maori difficulties, and the waster of our late reckless native expenditure is rather too much to ex pect any commonly well informed per son to believe. The “ well informed circles ” which supply the Tunes' cor respondent with the truly extraordinary political information which that paper conveys to its readers must either be exceedingly ignorant of Mr. Sheehan’s antecedents, or can know very little of the character of the Ministers whom they represent as anxious to number him amongst their colleagues. We profess no deep insight into future Ministerial changes, but we know enough of the public men of New Zea land, and especially of Canterbury re presentatives, to be quite sure that if ever this colony should again accept Mr. Sheehan as one of its Ministers, the same Government will not contain a John Hall and a William Roll^ston.

CORRESPONDENCE.

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

THE AGRICULTURAL & PASTORAL ASSOCIATION.

To the Editor. Sir, —While seated in my chair on Saturday evening, October 2, and wading into the mysteries of your journal, my attention was drawn to an article evidently written to spur up the sleepy farmer, and to make him more obedient to the call of Agricultual and Pastoral Association. No doubt it is very pleasant to spend an evening in hearing a paper read, and at the close of it to put the reader through his facings by asking all sorts of questions you can think of that will puzzle him, and then to trot home in ten minutes. But it is quite another thing when you have to sit in you saddle for an hour or more, and not reach home before twelve o’clock. By the time you would reach home all the paper and the discussion are frozen out of you. Besides, I notice you are very liberal to admit members or non-members. I was under the impression that none but mem bers were allowed in the ball. But, sir, I think it is only wise of the farmers to let the Ashburton merchants and tradesmen have the benefit' of the paper and discus sion, for as far as I can gather the people of Ashburton town have entire control of all the business in connection with the Society, I scarcely can call it an Agricul tural and Pastoral Association, I think a more proper name would be Totwicultural Association for the farmers’ interest only stands second, and that far behind. As' long as the townspeople try to lord it over the interest of the farmer, the Society will not be a success. Then, sir, I suppose all the merchants and gentlemen that attend to the call of the Society have paid their guinea and have been presented with their members’ ticket, which is not the case with all farmers. I have paid an annual sub scription of one guinea from the forma tion of the- Society, but never received a member’s ticket, nor was I ever enrolled a member of the Society. I write this as one proof of the working of the Society. The other day I aeceived a poster very politely requesting my annual subscription, also stating that a member’s ticket would be forwarded, but I have come to the con clusion that I shall be a wiser man': by keeping my money in my pocket. —I am, &c., \

A Farmer,

THE ASHBURTON HERALD, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 1880.



Special Advertisements- A LL DEBTS due to Messrs. Weeks and /\ Dixon must ba Paid to Mr. S. E. Poyntz, on behalf of the Assignees, whose receipt will be a sufficient discharge. £ S. SAUNDERS, For Self and Co-Assignees. THE BEST VALUE FOB. READY MONEY IS THB MEN'S) CLOTHING (AND BOYS’) MANUFACTURED BT THE NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY, which can be purchased at their Retail Branches, now established all over New Zealand. The Garments are thoroughly shrunk. The Fit and Style are perfect. The Workmanship is equal to bespoke. The Trimmings are of superior quality and strength. The Tweeds are of the very best descrip-, tion. The Stock is the largest in the Southern Hemisphere. The tall, short, lean, and stout can be equally well fitted. The Goods are all marked in plain figures. The system of business is to exchange every article that does not give satis faction. ’ And, in addition to all these advantages, jjrou can purchase A SINGLE GARMENT AT THB WHOLESALE PRICE. Mercery, Hats, Shirts, Ties, Scarfs, Bags, Portmanteaus, Rugs, and Blankets at Wholesale Prices. THOUSANDS OF DISCERNING CUSTOMERS Testify, that the New Zealand Clothing Factory’s Garments are the Very Best Value for Ready Money. Ashburton Branch : EAS T ST RE ET . WM. SPARROW, 910 c Manager. f 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 countermanded, and charged accord ingly. 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. JJIHE ASHBURTON HERALD. A change in the proprietary of the Ashburton Herald and the Ashburton Guardian, having taken place, the new management has decided to amalgamate the two papers, publishing the Guardian only, but as a daily evening paper instead of a tri-weekly morning. Our readers will therefore, from to-morrow, receive a greatly enlarged evening paper, upon the production of which every effort of the . staff will be concentrated. V J. MACLEAN DUNN, Printer and Publisher.



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Wanted. WANTED —A smart LAD as Apj tice to the Cabinetmaking bui Apply John Meech, Burnett street. WANTED— A NURSE GIRL. to Mrs. F. P. O’Reilly,] Street. w ANTED, PLAIN NEEDLEWC Address “ P.M.,” Herald WANTED, a FAMILY’S WASI Apply, by letter, to Herald office. WANTED by a young man, a SIT! TION as Cook on a station or] Apply at once, Herald Office. ANTED—Two GENTLE! Board in the house of family, unexceptional reference rep the cuisine. Address, X.Y.Z., office this paper. V WANTED KNOWN. SOMERSET LIVERY 'AND STABLES. JW. M‘RAE bogs to irifoi . public that he has takei Stables from Mr. Bossei making extensive repairs^ Buggies and saddle li Lowest prices and b^ Tenders TENDERS. LENDERS are invited for the ' TION of a COTTAGE near] Hall. Plans and specifications car at Messrs. Friedlander Bros’, oil UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOJ TENDERS are invited for the fo| WORKS : No. 88.—Forming 40 chains, less, Cross Road opposit Corbett’s, AlfordyForest”! No. 89.—Picking stones off R4 towards West'/rfield (aboufcS? miles). / . . •: No. 90.—Picking stones off R&W; same estate (about 3£ miles), Tenders, addressed to the ChairnT to be sent in not later than MONO 25th inst., at noon. • ' For Specifications, &c., apply to if - j ROBT. D. PULLAB;i| 2990 ClerV Meetings. LOCAL INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATI •HE MONTHLY MEETINGAof4 . above is called for WEDNESD October 13th, at the Town Hall, at 7 Sub-Coinmittees.are requested to bripg written reports on the various subjects! STEPHEN E. POYNXZ& 3d Hon. Sec> NOTICE. A MEETING of the ASHBURTON FIRE POLICE will be held on WEDNESDAY NEXT, at Mr. W. H. Gundry’s office, at 3 p.ra. . W. H. ZOUCH, 990 c Hon. Secretary. .. _j—..... THE ASHBURTON TOWN 'HALL COMPANY (LIMITED). AN EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING of the Shareholders in the above Company will be held) in the Town Hall, Ashburton, on TUESDAY, the 19th day of October, 1880, at Bjo’clock in the Evening, for the undermentioned purposes : | v | ■ 1. To consider the advisability or other wise of increasing the of shares. . '-Tj 2. To consider the advisability or other wise of reducing the quorum of shareholders necessary to be present at meetings before businesscan be transacted. j: 3. To regulate the election andsretire mcnt of Directors of the Cpinpany and their powers and busmjss. ";i Dated this 9th day of October, 1880. . . THOS. BULLOCK, ; 991 c Chairman of Diretors. ft - ■ ' Si I II I ■■ ■MMIMBMMMMftMIIftaigI—■— i*: : . Consultations. \P J. L. FLEMING’S GRAI® \- CONSULTATION. j ON THE . ' ANTERBUR Y ■Jfj, P'\ To be Run in November i c 2000 SUBSCRIBERS AT 10s. 1 First Horse... Second Horse Third Horse Other Starters (divided) Non-starters (divided) ' If cheques are sent exchang added, and stamps enclosed for reply and result. | J. L. FLEMING, Next Bank of New Zealand, § 191 g Hereford street, Christchurch. 50 100 150 ,200 must be Gazette in Bankruptcy. E. OTICE— The “ a Gazette for all- ,noli; ens the btors and Creditors Art* | ■ m ¥ ORMS PRINTED 11 For Sale ” —can be obtained at the Herald Office. YT TASTE PAPER for Sale,4d.prib. W at the Herald early. — : T HE “ Herald ” is on every, T« in Ashburton • i'