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AG/1880/AG_18800219/MM_01/0001.xml | 3,514 | The Ashburton Guardian.
COUNTY AGRICULTURAL AND SPORTING RECORDER.
YOL. 1. —No. 63.]
ASHBURTON, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1880.
[PRICE-TWOPENCE.
Auctioneers and Comnxisssion Agents IjIDMISTON BROS. & GUNDRY 'j (late bullock AND CO.), ASHBURTON, General Merchants, Auctioneers, Stock, Station, Estate, and Commission Agents. Sales of Stock, Farm Implements, &c., will be held at their Yards, Ashbur ton, and the Tinwald Yards, on alternate TUESDAYS. CASH ADVANCES Made on Stock, Produce, Ac., consigned for Positive Sale. EDMISTON BROS. & GUNDRY. 19 ALFRED HARRISON, AUCTIONEER, COMMISSION AGENT, ETC. SALES, Sales of Stock, Mer chandise, Furniture and Effects, also Pigs, Fowls, and General Produce. WEEKLY SALE Every SATURDAY at 12 o’clock. SALE YA"DS ATTENDED. ntries can be made at my office or at the i Yards. ; Agent for the Transatlantic Fire Insurance Company. 5 i FARMERS AND OTHERS. Messrs, acland, Campbell, & CO. are prepared to supply Farmers and others with Station Stores, Fencing Wire, Fencing Staples, Standards, &c.,at Lowest Rates, and of First-class quality. AGENTS FOR THE ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY. CAPITAL £2,000,000 NSURANCES EFFECTED AT LOWEST t ACLAND, CAMPBELL & CO., G 5 Auctioneers. RE D K AVI T T Ej»st Street (Close to the Railway Station) Ashburton, Land and General Commission Agent. Orders taken for—Sydney Drays, Newcastle Coal,'aiKt* - Malvern (by the truck load), Build ing Materials -of all kinds. Fencing Wire, Agricultural Implements, English and Ameri can, &c., i I SRS. POYNTZ & CO., L AND, S T A T E, a AND i‘ GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS. t Rents and Debts Collected. Money advanced on Freehold Security. 7 j Building Materials. ( Ashburton steam saw mills SASH AND DOOR MANUFACTORY. G. PARKIN, Proprietor, BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR. Moore Street, Every description of Timber and Budding j Materials in Stock and supplied on most reasonable terms. Plans prepared and Estimates Given on tl:e shortest notice. TOTAEA ! TOTARA ! ! TOTARA !!! NOTICE. To'memhers of County Councils, Road Boards, Contractors, and others. THE undersigned desires to notify that he is prepared to supply SAWN TOTARA (or Black Pine) for Bridges, Culverts Slabbing wells, or other purposes, of any dimensions, and in large or small quanti ties to suit customers. ALPHEUS HAYES, Timber Merchant, East street, Ashburton. N.B.—Building Timber, Firewood, Stakes, Ac., now on sale at the yards, East street, near Railway station, at lowest current rates, or can be delivered at any station along the line direct from the mills. Firewood by the truck-load at greatly reduced prices. 967 a* —413 g BRICKS. ryHE UNDERSIGNED having COM* PLETED iheir KILN at Ashburton, arc prepared to SUPPLY BRICKS, equal Ic any made in the Colony, at any Station up or down. Samples to be seen at the Con pany'j Offices, Ashburton, Rakaia, and V. inslow. W. MONTGOMERY & CO [Limited] 32 Almanac for 1880, printed on a neat card, with Ashburton Direc tory, Postal and Railway Guide, can be obtained gratuitously at the “ Guardian ” Office. Drawing paper, aii sizes, just opened at WEEKS AND DIXON, East street.
Surveyor, Civil Engineers, &c. C E. FOOKS AND SON, £J[ CENSED o U TVEYORS AND LAND BROKERS Under the Lana Tranifer Act, Government Contract Surveyors, Triangle, Wakanui Road, near Post-office ASHBURTON. 33 Insurance. Liverpool and London and GLOBE INSURANCE COM PANY. Capital £2,000,000. Reserve Fund ... £1,300,000. Grain Insured whilst Growing, in Stock or Stacked. Every other description of Insurance at rates as low as any other office. LOCAL AGENTS. J. Stanley Bruce ... Ashburton. A. R. Markham ... Chertsey 484 G ATORTH BRITISH AND MERCAN IX TILE INSURANCE COMPANY. Established, a.d. 1809. Capital Losses already indemnified... £5,000,000 Reserve ... ... ... £1,156,000 Ashburton Agents— -740g POYNTZ & CO. THE LONDON & LANCASHIRE FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Capital— Fully Subscribed, £1,500,000. -pURE INSURANCES of all kinds taken at lowest rates, special attention being given to Stack, Farm Building, and other Agricultural Risks. Applications by letter for insurance will be promptly attended to. The London and Lancashire being purely a Fire Company, the whole of its resources are available to meet Fire claims and this feature will at once commend itself to the public, for the resources of the Company can never be applied to the settlement of Life Claims or Marine Losses, but every penny of its Capital (the whole of which could be called up at any time), together with its reserves, are available for Losses by Fire, and offer a complete guarantee that all engagements ■ft ill be fully earned out. Claims are met with promptitude and liberality. Agents for Ashburton— SAUNDERS BROS. 6 For Sale. POYNTZ AND CO. FARMS FOR SALE. ON EASY TERMS OF PAYMENT. Messrs poyntz & Co. have th# following properties for sale : Several eligible Town Properties in Ashburton, Tinwald, Rakaia, and Wins low, both for sale and to let. Apply, POYNTZ AND CO. 197 Ashburton. FOR SALE, ACRES Tussock Land, in I 3,000 Lots to suit purchasers. Very Liberal Terms. 74 SAUNDERS BROS. TO PRINTERS. MACHINE FOR SALE. For sale. One Second-hand Double Demy Tape Printing MACHINE, in thorough working order, ft’ith rollers, moulds, &c., This machine has been replaced by a Double Royal Wharfedale, which necessitates removal of the Double Demy Machine formerly used for punting the “ Herald ” and “ Guardian,” for hand or steampower. Can be seen and all par ticulars obtained at our office. For a Country Office this Machine suits admirably, as it can easily be turned by hand, for ft-hich -we have fitted a fly wheel and handle. Pbicb £7O. WEEKS & DIXON. Ashburton, January 14, 1879
Millers, &c. SAUNDERS BROS., MILLERS, Grain Merchants, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS. Offices— EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Mills— GREAT SOUTH ROAD. AGENTS FOR THE LONDON AND LANCASHIRE FIRE INSURANCE CO And THE COLLLIBRY. H~]% /TOFFAT begs to inform the , IVi inhabitants of Ashburton and surrounding districts that his NEW FLOUR MILL AT WAKANUI HAS COMMENCED WORK, And hopes, by strict attention to busi ness, and turning out a First-class article, to merit a share of public support. Special attention paid to Gristing, and Farmers from a distance can have their Grist ground by return. 31 Hotels. THE WHEATSHEAF HOTEL, Wheatstone. Q H. WILLCOCKS, the Proprietor of the above fine Hotel can now offer Acom modation which cannot be surpassed in any house in Canterbury, and wishes to inform his friends md the public generally that everything in his power will be done to make his patrons comfortable. The rooms are splendidly furnished and well ventilated. First-class Stabling and Paddocks in connection with the Hotel. Wines and Spirits of the Best Brands. G. H. WILLCOCKS, Proprietor, 138 Wheatsheaf Hotel. Boarding Houses. CENTRAL TEMPERANCE HOTEL, Baring Square (Near Town Hall). RE-OPENING of the above commo dious and centrally situated Pri vate and Commercial Hotel. T. BROADBELT, PROPRIETOR, prepared to give Superior Accommoda n to Boarders and the Travelling Public REASONABLE TERMS. Weekly Board and Lodging ... £1 Weekly Board ... ... ... Us. MEALS AT ALL HOURS. Dinner on Saturday from 11.30. Beds (single), Is. 6d. Private Room for Ladies. 153—G24a Business Notices, H. M. J ONES, Baring Square, LAW & COMMERCIAL STATIONER BOOK AND MUSIC SELLER. Toys, Fancy Goods, Violins, Strings, Concertinas, &c. Magazines, English Papers, & Periodicals by each Mail. Bookbinding Executed with Despatch HARLES REID, ASHBURTON SHOEING FORGE, Corner of East and Dodson streets. A large and varied experience in the manufacture and repair of Agricultural Implements and Machinery, warrants C. R. in guaranteeing sound and satis factory material and workmanship. Horses safely and scientifically shod on the spot. 252 Archery material. —Bows from ss. each. Arrows from ss. doz. HI M. JONES, Stationer, Baring Square.
Business Notices. I R NMONGERY. IRONMONGERY. CHEAPEST HOUSE IN CHRISTCHURCH. F. CROSS & CO., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL IRONMONGERS, Corner or Colombo and Hereford Streets, opposite Bank of New Zealand, CHRISTCHURCH, BEG to call the attention of their Customers and the public generally to their varied and well-assorted stock of every description of BUILDEES’ AND GENERAL IRONMONGERY, BRUSHWARE, Ac., Ac.; also, always on hand, a large stock of Oils, Paints, Paperhangings, Varnishes, Ac, ; also, now landing, ex Elmiranda, from New York direct—Two and Three-Pronged Hay Forks, all lengths ; Two and Three-Bow Hay Rakes ; American Scythe Snathes, Lawn Mowers, and every description of Yankee Notions. FLY TRAPS ! FLY TRAPS ! FLY TRAPS ! RANGES. RANGES. RANGES. CHEAPER THAN EVER. F/NROSS A CO. have now on hand one of the Largest „ Stocks of Scotch and Leamington Ranges in the Colonies, and are now offering them at considerably reduced prices, and would call the attention of Architects, Builders, and the public generally to an inspection. RANGES —Watson and Gow’s “Etna,” with cast-iron oven and boiler, 3ft wide—£s. Ditto as above, with oven and side boiler, and bright bands and mould, 3ft. 3in. wide— L 7 10s. Leamington Ranges, all sizes, from 2ft. 9in. to Oft., and all prices from £4 each. REGISTER GRATES —Fine cast front with brick back —7d. per inch. Ground front and brick back —lOd. per inch. Wright’s Patent Bivalve, with steel and ormolu bead, all sizes and patterns, from 60s. each. FURNISHING DEPARTMENT. Being overstocked in this Department we are determined to sell at a little over cost, and give our Customers the benefit of the in creased tariff, also to make room for shipments now landing, and to arrive, we invite recent arrivals and others to an inspection. We have also now landing ex Hurunui—OlL CLOTHS, all Widths ; CARPETS of every description ; HEARTH RUGS ; Hessians, striped for Cabinet makers; Scrim, Ac., Ac. Also, to arrive per Hereford, Pleiades, and other vessels—-White Lead, Oils, Varnishes,, and Colors of every description. All Goods delivered Free within. One Mile of Post Office. Country orders carefully packed, and every attention given. 452 g FURNISHING GOODS OP ALL DESCRIPTIONS. CARPENTERS’ TOOLS AT REDUCED PRICES.
TINWALD BOOT AND SHOE SHOP. 0. HAWKINS. CH. begs to inform the inhabitants of , Timvalcl and surrounding districts that he has taken the Boot and Slice Shop adjoining Mr. S. Stephens’, saddler, and hopes by strict attention to business to obtain a share of public patronage. 7420 937 a T. CHAMBERS, jgOOT AND SHOEMAKER, East Street, Ashburton. Boots and Shoes of all kinds Sewn or Pegged. Repairs Attended To. 48 TINWALD STORE. JAMES ESCOTT, GENERAL STOREKEEPER, IRONMONGER, DRAPER, &c., &c,, Ac. 390 g FINE Cream-Laid ENVELOPES, No. G ; extra secure shape, ONLY 9s. 6d. per 1000; 500, ss.; 250, 35., NETT CASH. ALSO, — BANK NOTE AND LETTER PAPER WEEKS & DIXON, DIRECT IMPORTERS, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL STATIONERS, ASHBURTON “ HERALD ” OFFICE. T. A. GATES, abinbt maker, PICTURE FRAME MAKER, AND UNDERTAKER, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, ASHBURTON. 4 JUST ARRIVED. PAPER BAGS, PAPER BAGS. rtONFECTIONERS, Fruiterers, 1 Grocers, Drapers, Seedsmen, &c., can be supplied with Paper Bags, all sizes, and Printed or Plain. WEEKS AND DIXON, General Printers, East rtreet North. SCHOOL Requisites and Artist M wte rials. H. M. JONES, Statio mr, Bari Square. JpNVELOPES, NOTEPAPER, EN VELOPES, NOTEPAPER.—The oheapest ever offered in Ashburton, at the Herald Office, Wholesale Stationery Depot, Saunders’ Buildings.
OHN N D E R S O N, CANTERBURY FOUNDRY, CHRISTCHURCH, Sole Agent for the M'SHERRY GRAIN DRILLS, Will have on sale for next season a full assortment of these machines, varying from 10 to 17 hoes. Hoes, spring and peg, six to seven inches apart. Reapers and Binders by M'Cormick and Wood. Wire and extras for same. All kinds of plough fittings, shares, &c., kept on hand or cast at short notice. Fencing standards and wire, millstones, grindstones, flour dressing silk, leather and indiarubber belting and hose, reaper sections, machine oils, field gates, horse •shoes and nails, rivets, bolts, nuts, plate and bar iron, steel, and every requisite for smiths’ work, all kinds of engine and boiler mountings, boiler and gas lubes, &c., Ac. Machinery of every description made on the most modern principles and design. Estimates and drawings furnished on application. Indents to Great Britain or America executed on favourable terms. Sole agent for Aveling and Porter, Rochester, England. 6 and 8-h.p. Trac tion Engines by them on sale. Sole agent for John Wallace and Co., of London and Dundee, manufactures of Rolled Joists, &c. Sizes, prices, and cata logues on application. 312 FARMERS ! FARMERS ! FARMERS R. McKERROW AND CO., RE Cash Purchasers of Wool, Grain, and all kinds of Farm Produce, and are also prepared to make Liberal CASH ADVANCES on the above placed in their hands either for sale or shipment to the English or Colonial Markets. A Large Stock of Cornsacks, Wool packs, &c., for sale at lowest current prices. R. McKERROW & CO., GRAIN MERCHANTS, RAKAIA. GO SANDO AND CO., /GENERAL STOREKEEPERS, TOBACCONISTS, NEWS AGENTS, &c,, &c., EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Labor Registry Office. 35 SHBURTON TORE. The Oldest Established Business in the County of Ashburton. D. WILLIAMSON AND CO., DRAPERS, GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, TEA, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS. The Best House in Town for MEN’S, BOYS’, AND YOUTHS’ READY-MADE CLOTHING. CELEBRATED BOOT AND SHOE DEPOT. 14 I'jROWN' PAPER, strong, and large ) sheets, at sld. per lb. WEEKS AND DIXON, Stationers, East street North (near the Railwry Station), Ash burton.
Business Notices. JUST ARRIVED, A CHOICE ASSORTMENT OP OFFICE AND HOUSEHOLD STATIONERY, PAPER BAGS, ACCOUNT BOOKS, DIARIES, &c. To Meet the Requirements of the County of Ashburton, WEEKS & DIXON Are now Importing, direct from the makers, Every description of Commercial, Law, and General Stationery, which they are in a position to supply, wholesale or retail, at prices that will compare favorably with any house in the Colony. The Goods now being opened up include a Choice Assortment of Plain and Fancy Note Papers and Envelopes, and some very superior kinds. 10 2 CASES STATIONERY BALES PAPER 10 2 Commercial and Law Stationery Notepapers in great variety Envelopes of the newest styles Inkstands and Bottles Pens and Penholders Pencils and Pencil Cases Account and Pocket Books, Etc. Biscuit Bags Flour Bags Milliners’ Bags. Wholesale and Retail. LIBERAL DISCOUNT FOR CASH. BOOKS (SCRAP, ALBUMS, &0., &c.) We have a small lot of the above, and being desirous of clearing out these articles, we shall he glad to dispose of them at VERY LOW RATES, so as to make room for incoming consigments of General Stationery. WEEKS AND DIXON Saunders’ Buildings, EAST STREET ASHBURTON.
Business Notices. MEDICAL HALL. Established 1874. J. M. c~ MEEIDGE ’ DRUGGIST, FAMILY AND DISPENSING CHEMIST, Has always in Stock— SPONGES—Honeycomb and Turkey Toilet TRUSSES—Common Circular, Cole’s, Sal mon and Ody’s, Mocmain, &c. ELASTIC STOCKINGS Knee Caps, Wristlets, and Anklets ; Abdominal Belts in Silk and Thread. FEEDING BOTTLES—Mather’s, Maw’s, Dean’s, Stocker’s, Ayrton and Saun ders’, O’Connell’s. INFANTS’ FOODS—Liebig’s, Hard’s, Neave’s, Ridge’s, Nestle’s. COD LIVER OILS—De Jongh’s, Lang ton’s, Mbller’s, Foxe’s, Southall Bros. PERFUMERY— Piesse and Lubin’s, Rim mel’s, Gosnell’s, Briedenbach’s, Low’s, The Grown Perfumery Company’s HORSE AND CATTLE MEDICINES. HOMOEOPATHIC MEDICINES—Leath and Ross’s; Turner’s, and Martin’s. TEETH CAREFULLY EXTRACTED. 2 james McDonald, PRACTICAL TAILOR, East street, Ashburton. A good Stock of Tweeds and Cloths on hax d. Summer Goods open shortly. 71 GREENSTREET FORGE, Ashburton Forks. WILLIAM REYELL, Blacksmith, Wheelright, and Agricultural Machinist, HAVING considerably extended his Business Premises, can guarantee all work entrusted to him to be executed in a thoroughly competent manner, and with despatch. 359 g J. R. CHAPMAN, jpAINTER, GLAZIER, PAPER HANGER & SIGNWRITER, Importer of Paperhangings, White Lead, Glass, &c. The trade supplied at lowert Wholesale Prices. 17 RAKAIA ANNOUNCEMENT. G. A. VINCENT, PRACTICAL PAINTER, GLAZIER, PAPERHANGER, Ac., Near Bank New Zealand, RAKAIA, BEGS to announce that he lias com m enced Business in Rakaia, and all orders entrusted to him will receive prompt attention. 294 WM. ANDERSON, SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER, Ashburton, HAS always in STOCK a complete assortment of every description of Whips, Saddlers’ Iron mongery, &c., imported direct from Eng land. Goods to order manufactured on the premises of the best Materials, and at the lowest rates. 11 BUTCHERS, BAKERS, GENERAL STOREKEEPERS, GRAIN AND SEED MERCHANTS, NORTON FARM, SEAFIELD. JONES AND CO., Norton Farm, Sea field, return thanks to their patrons for the hearty support accorded to them since Norton Farm was opened as a Butchery, Bakery, and General Store, and solicit a continuance of past favors, assuring customers that their interest will always have first consideration at the hands of the advertisers. Jones and Co. beg to inform their friends and the public in the Seafield and neighboring districts, that their Bread Meat, and Store Carts travel the following routes on the clays given below : ! Seafield to Kyle, and Acton—Wednes days. Seafield to Wakanui Homestead, Waka nui School, and Creek, back by Christie’s Road — Thursdays. Seafield to North Seafield, Charing Cross, Duudas, Cambridge, returning by Pioneer Road— Fridays. In view of the Harvest, orders for at tendance of the Cart may be left at the Store, Norton Farm, Seafield ; Wakanui School, with Mr. Ginney; with Mr. Lambie, at Kyle ; and with Mr Brown, blacksmith, Clontarf. JONES AND CO., NORTON FARM, Seafield. Butchers, Bakers, General Store keepers, Grain and Seed Merchants. AGENTS FOR THE ASHBURTON HERALD AND GUARDIAN. 679 a RABBITS! RABBITS!! P. HARPER, FISHMONGER AND POULTERER N car the Ashburton Hotel, East Street, BEGS to inform the inhabitants ( f Ashburton that he HAS OPEISE.D In the above line, and trusts, by strict attention to business, and supplying but articles of first-class quality, hopes t merit a share of public patronage OYSTER SALOON. Hot Fried Fish and Tea and Coffee at all hours.
Business Notices. R CULLEN, GENERAL CARRIER . and FORWARDING AGENT, Burnett street, Ashburton. Trains at tended daily, and all orders promptly at tended to. , 4COo TO THE FARMERS OP THE ASH BURTON AND SURROUNDING DISTRICTS. c. w. CALL AT JQUOK WORTH’S High Street, Christchurch, And Buy your GROCERIES. Really Good Tea, 20s. per box, full size. Extra Superfine, 235. per box, full size. Extra Superfine, 90s. per half chest. Quality guaranteed. All other Goods equally low. 466 a NOTICE TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. WHEN you want any Copper, Zinc, Iron, or Tinware made or re paired, it will be to your interest to con sult JOSEPH HYDE, Moore street, Ashburton, And he will cure all complaints cheaply. 469 g m « § <1 Pr O EH INK FOR gg BAG 1 INK for Stencil Plates and Bag Marking, in quart bottles ready for use, on sale at the HERALD AND GUARDIAN OFFICE, NEAR KAILWAY STATION. RECEIPT and DELIVERY BOOKS for Threshing Machines, Grain, and Goods PRINTED on SHORTEST NOTICE. Samples can be seen at our Office. WEEKS AND DIXON, Stationers, General Printers, &c. Conveyances. THE LONGBEACH COACH !! EORGE WILLCOCKS respectfully \Jf acknowledges the liberal support which he has received during the short time his Coach has been running, and solicits a continuance of the same. The fares by Willcocks’ coach are exactly 3d. per mile ordinary fares, and lid. per mile for Saturday return. They are as under— Longbeach to Ashburton, ordinary 55., return Bs. Waterton to Ashburton, 3s. 6d. ordi nary, 6s. return. Ashton to Ashburton, 3s. ordinary, ss. return. Wheatstone to Ashburton, 2s. fid. ordinary, 4s. return. SINGLE FARE RETURN ON SATURDAYS. The coach leaves the Booking Office, Quill’s Commercial Hotel, each day at 3.15 ; Post Office, 3.30. 408 a ECOOKSON, Wills Street, runs the , MAIL COACH from Ashburton Railway Station to Green Street, Alford Forest, and Mount Somers, every Tuesday and Friday, returning Wednesday and Saturday at 3 p.m. Railway Notices. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. (Christchurch Section.) ALTERATIONS IN TIME TABLE OP TRAINS. mHE following ALTERATIONS in the J- Time Table for this section will come nto force on the Ist February next ' SOUTH LINE. The 10 - 50 a.m. from Ashburton to Christchurch, and the 11 - 50 a.m. from Christchurch to Ashburton WILL BE DISCONTINUED, and a TRAIN will run on SATURDAYS ONLY, leaving Ashburton at 10‘50 a.m. and Christchurch at 11’30 a. m. The 4’45 p.m. train from Christchurch to Ashburton will leave at 4’55 pan. The 4*25 p.m. express from Ashburton to Christchurch will leave at 5 0 p.m., and will stop at Rakaia. The 4‘40 p.m from Ashburton to Christ church will leave at STO p.m. The 6 40 p.m. from Christchurch to Hornby WILL BE DISCONTINUED. The 11 - 5 a.m. from Ashburton to Timaru, and the 11-30 a.m. from Timaru to Ashburton WILL BE DISCON TINUED, and a train will run on SATURDAYS ONLY, leaving Ashbur ton at 11 5 a.m. and Timaru at 11 ’4O a.m. The 11 0 a.m express from Ashburton to Timaru will stop at Winslow, Orari, and Winchester. The 2 '22 p. m. express from Timaru to Ashburton will leave at 2 '43 J 5. m. and will stop at Winchester, Orari, and Winslow. The 3’25 p.m. from Ashburton to Timaru will leave at 4‘o p.m., and the 4T5 from Timaru to Ashburton at 4 - 60 p.m. The name of Lovat station (on the Malvern branch) will he changed to Ayles bury. For alterations on other lines and times at intermediate stations see posters. FREDK. BACK, General Manager. General Manager’s Office, Christchurch, Jan. 28 1880. 992 a PROMISSORY Note Forms, in Books of 25, unstamped, for sale at the *i,n Office. Price 2s- 6d, ecoh. |
AG/1880/AG_18800219/MM_01/0002.xml | 9,576 | SHIPPING.
STEAMERS LSAYS LYTTELTON AS UNDER. For Wellington—To Anau, This Day, Thursday, Feb. 19. Passengers by 2.40 p. m. train. To be followed by Wanaka, on Satur day, Feb. 21st. For Napier, Gisborne, and Auckland— Te Anau, This Day, Thursday, Feb. 19th. Passengers by 2.40 p.m. train. To be followed by Wanaka, on Satur day, Feb. 21. . For Port Chalmers Taiaroa, Tins Day, Thursday, February 19. Pas sengers by 2.40 p.m. train. To be followed by Hawca, Saturday, oi of 17oTirnfl W For Melbourne, via Bluff—Roto mahana, on Tuesday, February 24tli. Passengers by 2.40 p.m. train. To be followed by Te Anau, Tuesday, 2nd March. For Sydney —Tararua, on Thursday, Feb. 20. For Hobart Town —Te Anau, Tues day, March 2. For Picton, Nelson, Taranaki, and Manukau Taiaroa, on Tuesday, Feb. 26th. For Nelson, Wesport, Greymouth, and Hokitika —Maori, This Day, Thurs day, Feb. 19th. Passengers by 2.40 p.m. train. Cargo till 2 p.m.
MEMORANDA.
AUCTION SALES. This Day. By Messrs. Edmiston Bros, and Gundry, at their rooms, East street, at 1.30 p.m. —B7 building allotments, near Saun ders’«Mill. By Mr. Alfred Harrison, on the premises of K. Sando and Co., East street, at 12 o’clock sharp—groceries, stationery, drapery, Ac.
The Ashburton Guardian, COUNTY AGRICULTURAL & SPORTING RECORDER THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1880.
The decisions arrived at by the Judge of the Assessment Court on Tuesday were not to our mind exactly in accordance with the spirit and intention of the Eating Act; nor is it in consonance with the now generally accepted opinion held by all local bodies possessed of rating powers, that unimproved lands, held for speculative purposes, should be assessed at an equal valuation with improved pro
portics. This principle is as obvious as it is fair. It is a notorious fact that a largo number of town sections are held merely for a rise in price, and are, as such, un occupied and act as a dray on the progress and advancement of the Borough. Many of these sections if sold at a fair and reasonable rate by the owners of them, would bo at once built upon and would add to the importance of the town. But these sections are now, in consequence of the land shark proclivities of their owners, locked up, to the detriment of the town. Moreover, they owe an actual source of danger to the residents, as the growth of tussock is a direct peril in case of fire, and no simpler accident could happen than that a conflagration should some day arise by the mere fact of some smoker dropping a lighted match in one of these unoccupied, but valuable sections. If an intending resident offers to purchase one of these quarter-acres, the holder at once asks such an exorbitant price that the figure is prohibitive to any ordinary tradesman, and thus buying and building on the waste ground are prevented. But, when the assessor of the Borough rates the section at half or one-third of the price asked for it, the land shark at once objects to the valuation, and moves all the machinery of the Rating Act to avoid the payment of anything more in the shape of taxes than he can possibly get out of. One of his stock arguments is that the land, not being occupied, is consequently not profitable to him. Another ground the speculators base their objections on, is that probably the section has no formed or metalled road leading to it. How on earth can these speculators expect a local body to expend their revenue to make roads to unoccupied portions of the town when sections with stores or cottages require and deserve prior attention ; and how can streets be made without raouej’, which is now only obtainable from rates and taxes 2
But the land speculator seems to have a sympathiser in the Judge of the Assessment Court. His Worship does not feel that it is necessary to abide by either the spirit or the letter of the Act. The Act says that the “ rateable value ” of any property means “ the rent at which it would let from year to year, deducting therefrom 20 per cent in cases of houses, buildings, or other perishable property, and ten per cent on land ; ” but the rateable value shall “in no case be less than 5 per cent on the selling value of the property.” The Act is clear, and the intention quite intelligible: but the Judge seems to have put a con struction of his own upon it, for on Tues day in some cases lie charged the rate at 10 per cent on the selling value, where buildings were valued, and 5 per cent where lands were not occupied, for the the reason that the former was in profit able occupation, and the latter an unpro fitable investment for the owner. Why ! such a decision simply amounts to offering land sharks a premium to continue their system of holding empty sections, paying the minimum of rates, so as to profit by the first rise in the market, and line their already gorged pockets at the expense of the Borough and those who have helped to build up the fortunes of all who have an interest in it. Take an instance of hiw this thing will and does work in practice. Wo will take a hypothetical case of three sections contiguous to each other—num bers 1 2 and 3. No. 1 belongs to Pewters, a publican ; No. 2 to Latitat, a Cristchurch lawyer ; and No. 3 to Jack Smith, a carpenter. Pewters, with a view to supplying the liquid necessary to quench the thirst of his friends, erects a magnificent hotel ; Jack Smith builds a two-roomed cottage for self and wife, and also puts a potato patch on the balance of the quarter-acre. Latitat leaves his No. 2 section, intervening between the hotel and the cottage, in its natural state, ready for the first swagger to throw a lighted match into, to cause a conflagration and burn down the build ings on Nos. 1 and 3. Well, Pewters has his hotel valued at say LSOO for the section and L 2,500 for the hotel—total, L 3,000. ■ Deduct 20 per cent, for build ing, Lsoo—and 10 per cent for land, LSO; there remains net value for rating pur poses L 2,450, at 10 per cent. L 245, which, with a shilling rate, is L 24 10s. Pewters has to pay into the coffers of the Borough treasurer as his annual rate. Jack Smith’s section is valued at, say the same, LSOO ; and his cottage at Lloo— rating value, as above, L 530 ; rates payable, L2 13s. Latitat’s section, taken at the same price, LSOO ; with the ten per cent, deduction, is rated at L 450, and is rated at five per cent on that sum or L 22 10s., and his contribution towards the revenue is LI 2s. 6d., so that there is absolutely an inducement to the Latitat class of land ownei to keep his «e;tion in tussock. We consider that it is necessary for the benefit of the town that absentee section holders should be made to pay their quota of rates, and we cannot endorse the ruling of the Judge on the cases heard before him the other day.
Hops —The Nelson hop crop is reported as abundant, and the quality good. Dog Collars. —Owners of dogs will notice by an advertisement in another column that the various Registrars of dogs have been gazetted, and it will be necessary for all who own “ curs of high or low degree,” to at once pay the 10s. per head on them or go before the R. M., as we understand the police have received strict instructions to Hunt np all the animals not having a license to wander at large.
South II a kata School Committee.— A special meeting of the South Rakaia School Committee was held on Tuesday evening last. Present Mr. C. Tucker (Chairman), Wm. Cox, and G. Shellock. The Chairman read a circular from the Board of Education, giving the names of the gentlemen who had been nominated to fill the vacancies on the Board, caused by the retirement of throe of its members. On the motion of Mr. Cox, seconded by Mr. Shellock, it was resolved “ That the South Kakaia School Committee support the election of Messrs Saunders, Tancred, and Webb.” The Committee then ad journed to Tuesday, March 2nd. A Trade Picnic. —Wo hear that a pub lican’s employees’ picnic is to take place on Monday next. It is intended to in clude all grades of those who are engaged in the'licensed victuallers’ business, from the propiietor down to the scullery boy, and the inevitable barmaid will of course be a prominent feature in the arrange ment. Longboach is to be the scene of the festive operations, and as the subscrip tion list has been handsomely filled up by the trade with contributions varying from L 3 3s. down to a pint of colonial, we ex pect to have a good record of the day’s proceedings, which is to wind up with a ball for those able afterwards to take part in a set of quadrilles. A Stolen Steed. —On Friday night last the horse which is used by the telegraph linesman went missing, and the head-stall by which he was tethered was discovered to have been cut. No trace was found of the missing animal till last night, when Mr. Lindsay brought him back, having found him in Mr. M'Louglilin’s paddock, Upper Ashburton, with a new saddle and bridle on. It might have been possible for the horse to get away without assistance, but the hypothesis that he took French leave of somebody else’s bridle and saddle can not be entertained for one moment, and there is therefore a strong presumption that there was assistance rendered by human hands to the telegraphic steed. The saddle and bridle have been handed over to the police, and anyone who has missed such articles can inspect them at the lockup.
The Old Men's Home.—The master of the Homo acknowledges the receipt of a box containing clothing, boots, &c., and thanks the unknown giver. Smuggling. —Two men were fined on Tuesday L 25 by the Auckland R M., for smuggling ashore from the Fcrnglen a box of tea on which no duty had been paid. Ciiiniquy.— The old Pastor was enthu siastically received at Timaru on Tuesday. The Orangemen gave him an address of welcome, and escorted him from the train to the Presbyterian parsonage. In the evening he lectured to a great crowd in the Presbyterian Church. He is the guest of the Rev. W. Gillies. Seafeld Christmas Tea Meeting.— In answer to inquiries for information we learn that the financial results of the Sea field Wesleyan tea meeting last Christmas stand as follows :—Sunday collections, 19s. Bd.; tickets (in part), Ll2 Is. Gd.; donation, 11s.; sale of food, 45.; total, Ll 3 IGs. 2d.; expenses of tea, B 6 75.; balance for church purposes, L 7 9s. 2d, Some tickets are yet to be accounted for.
Special Settlement for Colonists. An Auckland telegram says ; A new feature has been introduced in land settle ment by Captain Colbeck, namely a special settlement for colonists exclusively. His first intention was to settle two adjoining blocks belonging to him from England, but as inquiries were made for land here, Captain Colbeck was persuaded to try the experiment of forming a special settle ment locally. Already 5000 acres have been applied for. 1.0.G.T. —The usual weekly meeting of the Dawn of Peace Lodge was held on Monday. The lodge was opened in usual manner by Bro. Poyntz, W.C.T. Some routine business was transacted. The W.C.T. informed the the lodge of the order of procession arranged to take place on Monday, the 23rd, on the occasion of Dr. Roseby, G.W.C.T., visiting Ashbur ton. Dr. Roseby would address the Templars at 6.30 on the evening of the 23rd in the Templar Hall. Rechaihtes. —The annual meeting of the Hew Zealand Central District I. O.R. was opened in Christchurch on Tuesday. Over 30 officers and tent representatives were present, the D.C.R. being Mr. R. Coupland Harding, of Napier. A falling off in the membership to a slight extent was reported, owing to the recent de pression in trade, but there was a solid increase in the Order’s funds notwith standing. A tea meeting was held in the evening.
Native Affairs. —A telegram from Opunake of Tuesday’s date says : —The Roytil Commissioners who were at Oeo on Saturday, sent a Maori known as Napo leon, a son-in-law of Hone Pihama, to Parihaka, to request the natives there to attend a meeting of the Commission to be held at Oeo. Te Whiti’s answer was : —‘ ‘ There are only two places at which the Commission should meet —Wellington and Parihaka ; let them come to Parihaka, or return to Wellington.” The Commis sioners have come hack to Hawera, but will return to Oeo on Wednesday. It is generally thought that the Maoris will in no way recognise the demand. Both Europeans and Maoris regard the whole proceedings of the Commission as a farce. The meeting at Parihaka to-morrow is ex pected to be very largely attended, and important results are expected to follow.
South Rakaia Township.— The above township was on Tuesday visited by Mr. John Marshman (Chief Commissioner of the Waste Lands Board) and Mr. Baker (Chief Surveyor) with a view, we believe, of making themselves personally ac quainted with the best site for laying off ‘ ‘ village allotments ” on the reserve ad joining the township. It is also the in tention of the Government, we hear, to shortly hold a sale of township extension sections, lately laid off in quarter-acre blocks, which ought, if time is allowed fertile annual “after harvest” settle ment of accounts, to realize first-rate prices. There appears to be a good deal of haziness in the minds of the townfolks as to the school leserve of 20 acres, which is supposed to he in existence. Whether it does really exist at all (the supposed site was some time ago pegged out by the Government Surveyor into quarter-acre sections), and whether the school-house and buildings are situated upon the reserve, is a matter of considerable doubt in the minds of many.
A Maori Monument. •—• A handsome marble pedestal, raised on a block of granite, and surmounted by a bust of the old warrior, Rauparaha, has been erected within the enclosure of the Jubilee pole at Otaki. The inscription originally lore, in addition to the name, age, date of death, Ac., a few linos in regard to the prowess of the deceased chief, and made reference to the number of natives he had killed. As relations of those who were killed by Rauparaha are living at Otaki (says the Foxton paper) they were naturally indig nant at those unpleasant lines being in scribed on the monument, and the obnoxious part was therefore erased, and some words of a loss objectionable charac ter arc to be substituted.
AVheat Crops in New Zealand, 1879-80.—The Government statist’s return last year (1879) gave, as the total yield, 6,070,597 bushels of wheat, for the whole of which the province of Canterbury is credited with contributing 3,621,829 bushels, or 59.6 per cent, of the whole. It lias been roughly estimated that the acreage this year will bo 300,000 acres, yielding say 28 bushels per acre, or 8,500,000 ; seed needed for next year, say for 300,000 acres, at Ih bushels, 450,000; home consumption, estimated at 450,000 population, 2,250,000 or 2,750,000; estimated surplus available for export, 1880. 5,800,009, or at 33 bushels to the ton, 152,632 tons. Taking the last year’s estimate, by the Government statist, after allowing for seed and home consump tion, it would give available for export from last season’s wheat crop 91,693 tons. It is, however admitted that the estimate yield last year, as compiled by the Govern ment was far in excess of the threshing machine weights. The yield this season, based upon the above estimates, is an in crease over that of last year’s of 35.9 per cent., or 54,669 tons.
Escamng fiioji Prison. —The “ Times ” has the following : —At the Police Court, the Resident Magistrate commented upon the exceedingly slovenly construction dis played in the Addington gaol. A woman named Minnie Bench effected her escape from the cell in which she had been duly lacked up, and his Worship remarked that no one—without seeing the place— ‘ ‘ would believe the extraordinarily slovenly way in which this place of con finement had been constructed.” Prom inquiries since made, it would appear that the iron bar which was supposed to pre vent exit by the window, was simply let in behind a light piece of woodwork, without being really fastened in any way whatever. Evidently the prisoner dis covered the flimsy pretence, and then made herself acquainted with the relative position of the various parts of the gaol, her conduct meanwhile being irreproach able. When her scheme had been duly matured, she removed the window bar, and it was conjectured that she then made her way along a lino of roof until she reached the exercise yard used by invalid prisoners. The surrounding wall might be pretty easily scaled by a strong and determined woman, such as the prisoner is. When recaptured, Bench was still wearing the prison dress, and it is there fore evident that she did not get much assistance or shelter. She had, moreover, a rather bagged look, as if she had not been able to get sufficient food. It may per haps be well to add that any person know ingly harboring an escaped prisoner, is liable to severe punishment.
Come to Light. — A skeleton has been found in Raukapakau (Auckland) bush. It is supposed to be the remains of a man named Butler, who was lost there 20 years ago. A pair of boots, moss grown, with a piece of gold lace attached, were found near the skeleton. Sunstroke —A boy named Thomas Adamson, eleven years old, died at Albury at midnight on Sunday. He was found insensible at 5 in the afternoon, three miles from his father’s residence, and between that time and the hour or his death he had several fits. The jury at the inquest re turned a verdict of death from sunstroke. Uncle Tom’s Cabin. —Harriet Beecher Stowe has made a great deal of money out of her story “Uncle Tom’s Cabin,” but not a cent from its adaptation for dramatic purposes, although no modern play has been voted a greater number of times. The Rev. Thomas North, a Chicago clergy man, is about (says the “ New York Sun”) to start out with a company which will perform the piece exclusively in halls and churches, but never in a theatre. He wrote to Mrs. Stowe on the subject, and she replied as follows : —‘ ‘lam in sym pathy with the plan you propose, judging that, if you present it in churches, or rooms otherwise consecrated to religious thought, you will avoid all accessories that would be undesirable. ” Christchurch Cathedral. A con tract has been let to Messrs. W. Stocks and Co., builders and contractors, of Madras street south, for the completion of the nave of the Cathedral, inclusive of the great .arch at the east end, the clerestory and roof, together with a temporary apsi dal sanctuary to be constructed of wood and iron. The contract price is L 9588, but this is exclusive of Minton tiles esti mated to cost L3OO, and window glass L 220. In venturing upon this contract the Commissioners have outstepped the limit of their available means, as L7OOO is all the money at their command from the Church Property Trust Loan, but it is confidently hoped that—when the public see the building is assuming a tangible shape, and that divine services, will of a. cei’tainty be held in the Cathedral within a year or fifteen months—subscriptions will be forthcoming to relieve the authori ties from any pecuniary embarrassment. Short Shifts. —lt being a legal doc trine, laid down in Bacon’s “ Abridge ment,” that a husband was answerable for his wife’s debts, ‘ ‘ because he acquired an absolute interest in her personal estate,” it was inferred by the populace that if he acquired no property with her he could not be compelled to satisfy the claims of her creditors. “ When a man,” says Brand, “'designs to marry a woman who is in debt, if he takes her from the hands of the priest clothed only in her shift, it is supposed that he will not be liable to her engagements.” Malcolm’s “ Anecdotes of London ” are cited in the way of illustration :—“ An extraordinary method was adopted by a brewer’s servant in February, 1723, to prevent his liability for the payment of the debts of a Mrs. Brittain, whom he intended to marry. The lady made her appearance at the door of St. Clement Danes habited in her shift; hence her inamorato convoyed the modest fair one to a neighboring apothecary’s where she was completely equipped with clothing purchased by him, and in these Mrs. Brittain changed her name at the church.” Again the “Chester Currant” of 24th June, 1730, is quoted At Ashton Church, in Lancashire, a short time ago, a woman was persuaded that if she went to the church naked her intended husband would not be burdened with her debts, and she actually went as a bride like mother Eve, but to the horror of the clergyman, he refused the damsel the honors of wedlock. ” Other instances are cited as follows ;—“ In Lincolnshire, between 1838 and 1844, a woman was married enveloped in a sheet. And not many years a similar marriage took place ; the clergyman finding nothing in the rubric about the woman’s dress, thought he could not refuse to marry her in her chemise only. Holloway’s Pills. —lmportant for the Delicate.—lt is difficult to determine which is the more trying' to the human constitution—the damp, cold days of the autumn and winter,or the keen, dry, easterly winds of springs Throughout the seasons good health may be maintained by occasional doses of Holloway’s Pills, which purify the blood and act as whole some stimulants to the skin, stomach, liver, bowels, and kidneys. This celebrated medicine needs but a fair trial to convince the ailing and de-ponding that it will restore and cheer them without danger, pain, or inconvenience, as by a timely recourse to them the first erring func tion may be reclaimed, suffering may be spared and life saved. —Advt.
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BRITISH AND FOREIGN. (Reuter’s). London, Feb. 16. During to-day’s sitting of the House of Commons, the House went into Com mittee on the Irish Distress Relief Bill. An amendment was proposed that the ad vance should be made towards the Relief Fund from the Imperial Treasury instead of from Church surplus, but it was de feated on a division. Three per cent, consols, 97f. The total quantity of wheat afloat for Great Britain is 1,760,000 quarters. (Argus Special.) London, Feb. 16. In its money article the “ Times’' pub lishes a memorandum by the representa tives of certain industries who purpose meeting to consider the withdrawal of their application for space, owing to the Victorian tariff. It is regretted that the protective system was unmodified previous to the dissolution. Fresh legislation is regarded as impossible in sufficient time for the advantage of exhibitors. The policy of New South Wales is contrasted favorably. Wheat is unchanged. Small purchases are made pending the collapse of the American ring, when a fall is expected. {Age Special.) London, Feb. 16. Ayoub Khan, with 6000 men, left Herat for the purpose of joining Mahommed Jan at Ghuznee, whose forces are decreas ing. General Stewart attacks Ghuznee within a fortnight, from Candahar. Gene ral Roberts despatches a column from Oabul to assist. London, Feb 17. The Marquis of Salisbury is still in a critical condition. The Chimborazo sailed on the 16th. Rome, Feb. 16. The Pope has issued an encyclical letter, declaring that the Law of Divorce has an immoral effect. AUSTRALIAN. {Association Special.) Melbourne, Feb. 17. The Tararua, with the Suez mail, sailed this afternoon. (Reuter's.) Sydney, Feb. 18. In the Legislative Assembly last night, two motions were brought forward by David Buchanan, that the Lieut Governor should not be allowed to be a member of the Legislative Council, and objecting to the Governor’s use of his prerogative of mercy in the case of two of the Wanta badgery bushrangers. The motions were rejected by a large majority. Vital statistics for the last year were published to-day. They show an unprece dented increase in the population of the colony. Brisbane, Feb. 18. The bushranger who stuck up the •
National Bank, at Connamulla, in the Warego district last month has been tried and sentenced to death. Melbourne, Fob. 16. It is reported the British manufacturers are disinclined to send exhibits on account of the tariff, which they declare excludes their wares from this market. It is rumored that Mr, Parnell, on completing his American tour, will visit Australia and India. Melbourne, Feb. 17. Tire trial of the directors of the Pro vincial and Suburban Bank commences on Thursday. Numerous election speeches are being delivered throughout the country. Arrived—Garonne. Sailed Tararua. Sydney, Feb. 17. At a meeting last night preliminary steps were taken for the despatch of an expedition to seek corroboration of the recent statement of a half-caste about Classon. The subscriptions to the Irish relief fund now amount to L 15,000. • PER OUR SPECIAL WIRE. INTERPROVINCIAL. Auckland, Feb. 18. Great indignation, is felt here at the landing of twenty-five Communists, nine of whom were convicted under the criminal code. In a strongly-worded article the ‘‘Herald ” called on the people to rise to a man and resist, if need be forcibly, the “ scandalous attempt of the authorities of New Caledonia to saturate this colony with the off-scourings of their bagnios,” and demands that Sir Hercules Robinson shall support any measure his Ministers may take. New Plymouth, Feb. 18. The monthly meeting at Parihaka was held yesterday. Little interest was mani fested by the natives, and there was only a very small gathering, not above 300 in all. Several loads of apples were added to the customary feast. There wore nine Europeans present. Te Whiti did not manifest any desire to display his powers of oratory, contenting himself with a very short address of little or no significance beyond the ore' inary exhortations to his people. He advised his followers not to be alarmed at the course of events. In his speech he did not allude to the advance of the Armed Constabulary on the plains, nor to the Native Commission at Oeo. The report that Te Whiti asked the Native Commissioners to come to Parihaka was quite unfounded, as neither he nor any of his people are likely to take any notice of the proceedings of the Commission. Wanganui, Feb. 18. A fire destroyed the dwelling-house and workshop of Donald Reed, cabinetmaker, situated at St. George’s Gate. Wellington, Feb. 18. The Hon. Native Minister returned from Hawera last evening. The Government have completed the necessary arrangements for bringing into operation the Registration of Electors Act passed last session. It is understood that Government intend taking prompt and decided action- regard ing the proceeding of the French Govern ment in chartering a schooner to convey a batch of French convicts to Auckland from New Caledonia, whose term of penal servitude had expired. A rumor is current here that a large re duction is about to be made in the Railway Department. The Suez mails, which left Melbourne yesterday by the Tararua, are a supple mentary batch forwarded bj' the P. and 0. steamer Deccan, which left Southampton on the 27th December, and Suez on the 3rd January. She arrived at Melbourne on Friday last. The Governments of New Zealand and New South Wales have suc ceeded in effecting a very satisfactory re arrangement of the San Francisco mail service by which the time of transit be tween England and New Zealand will be shortened by at least two clear days. At the Magistrate’s Court this morning five publicans were fined L 3 each and costs, for allowing barmaids to remain in the bar after 11 p. m. Several drapers were treated in a similar manner for allowing females to remain at work later than 2 o’clock on Saturday afternoons. The R.M. intimated that in the future, in glaring cases of breach of this Act, he would inflict the full penalty of LSO. Nelson, Feb. 18. The Reception Committee of the Rifle Association have determined to give a grand ball to the visitors at the close of the meeting. Proceedings are again pending at the Warden’s Court, Oollingwood, relative to the ownership of gold mining claims situate near Motueka, for which a certifi cate was granted to Burnett and Co. for three months, and who have been taking steps with a view to forming a company. Blenheim, Feb. 18. The races to-day were very successful, and the weather was superb. Christchurch, Feb. 18. The Volunteer Review Committee con tradict a press telegram from Invercargill re deficiency of accommodation. They are prepared with excellent accommoda dation for any number of Volunteers. Dunedin, Feb. 18. The Lincolnshire farmers’ delegates ex pect to reach Dunedin on Saturday even ing, and to spend two or three days in the neighborhood of Dunedin. Peter Dyraant, a Dane, was drew ned in the Shotover on the 14th inst. He was travelling along the track a little above the sandhills on the evening in question, whexrhe slipped, falling some 59ft. down a precipitous bank into the river. It is stated that Dymant had been drinking. The tramway was to-day opened as far as Ocean Beach. A circular from the Lord Mayor of Lon don, re the Rowland Hill memorial, will be considered at the next meeting of the City Council. The Middle Island Native Land Pur chases Royal Commission commenced its sitting at the Foresters’ Hall, Port Chal mers, at two o’clock this afternoon. The Court was constituted as follows ; -Ex- Judge Smith and Mr. F. E. Nairn, Com missioners ; Mr. James Gray, of “Han sard,” official shorthand-writer ; and Mr. Hopkins Clarke, secretary and interpre ter. Mr. Izard, of Wellington, who ap peared as counsel for the natives, ad dressed the Commission at some length, and wound up by stating that the Maoris were there in consequence of promises not having been kept that -sufficient lands would he reserved for them. Afterwards Judge Symonds, of the Native Land Court, was examined, and the Commission adjourned till tomorrow at 11 a.m. A boy named Fullarton, whilst bathing at Observation Point, Port Chalmers, yesterday was seized by an octopus. His companions rescued him with difficulty. An Arrow telegram states that the clearing up of the Homeward Bound Com pany’s claim gave H2ozs. gold from 208 tons of stone. The mine is looking well. The Martin’s Bay expedition returned to Queenstown last night, ail well. They were enabled to make a careful examina tion of the country, which they report to be admirably adapted for cattle farming. Contributions from Dunedin, South Dunedin, and Port Chalmers, to the Irish Famine Relief Fund amount to LI,OOO, L2OO more will probably be received. Volunteer Hislop, North Dunedin, and Gunner Mitchell, D. Battery, have en tered for the Nelson meeting, making eighteen representatives from Otago, besides Captain Muir, B. Battery, and Storekeeper Pastin, attached to the staff
The Licensed Victuallers’ Association have decided to take legal advice -whether a license fee is demandable for a billiard table.
At the City Court, Henry Epps was charged with fishing with a net for trout. The R.M., Mr. Watt, held that section 2 of the Fisheries Act did not apply to the creek where the fishing had taken place, as it was not mentioned in the section. After the case was dismissed Inspector Mallard pointed out that under section 7 fishing with a net was prohibited in all creeks. Mr. Watt admitted taking a wrong view of the matter, but said it was unnecessary to re-open the case. George Stevens was charged with forging an order on the Green Island Coal Company or Ll 5. As the sura was due to prisoner as wages, Mr. Watt decided not to send the case for trial, and dismissed the information. The Dunedin School Committee bring the compulsory clauses into operption on April 15th. M‘Loughlin lias heou committed for trial for tlie manslaughter of James Robertson near Roxpurgh. Extensive frauds have been discovered in connection with sales of spurious gold by Chinese at Cromwell. The manager of the Colonial Bank there detected a parcel of ninety ounces containing one-fourth spurious gold. Ah Sin was arrested at Naseby through Chinese influence. The Banks at other places purchased small quantities. It is believed that an exten sive spurious gold manufacture exists. The hush fire at Kaihiku destroyed Potter’s old mill and 200 acres of bush recently purchased for L6OOO, besides LSOO worth of sawn timber. Invercargill, Feb. 18. Two deaths from diphtheria have oc curred. At the parade on Monday of the Rifle Company, only twelve out of a large muster voted for going to the review at Christchurch. Dissatisfaction is felt at the accommodation likely to be provided. Soon after the train left town for Clinton on Monday evening, the driver missed the fireman, John Leonard. The train was stopped, and he was found alongside the line insensible. It is supposed he had gone out on the stage and missed his hold, falling backwards. He was removed to the hospital where it was found he was suffering from concussion of the brain. Leonard has a wife and family at Clinton.
THE FARMER.
AMONG THE FARMERS. (By Oue Rambling Rbpcetbe.) From Tinwald to Waterton is the best drive in the county, that is, so far as the road is concerned. Being formed the full width, and not having the high crown and large boulders on it so fashionable in other parts of the Ashburton, it is capable of carrying traffic over the whole width of it; indeed, the Longbeach roads are far and away the best made anywhere within 30 miles of the township. The first farm after leaving Tinwald is Mr. J. R. C. 0. Graham’s, one of the pioneers of that district. He has done little in cropping this year, being more in the pastoral line, and has only 80 acres in oats and 20 in barley, and 1000 acres laid down in English grasses. On the oppo site side of the road is the farm of Messrs. Crowe and Lysaght, who possess a long irregular strip of first-class land, between Graham’s road and the river, and who make the best use of it. They have 100 acres in wheat, 36 in oats, 216 in barley, and 36 in grass, and remarkably good crops. Mr. IV. H. Smith has a small holding, with 43 acres of wheat—about a 20-bushel crop—and 10 acres of oats and 100 of grass. On the bye-road towards the swamp, Messrs. Gudsell have about GO acres of oats, and the next holding on Graham’s road, that of Mr. Dalgetty, has 20 of wheat, 25 oats, 25 barley, and 18 in grass, fairish looking crops ; and adjoin ing is Mr. Wood’s farm, on which there are 70 acres wheat and 70 of oats, which will give 25 and 35 bushels respectively. Mi’. George Biddings holds a large block of some 1000 acres, mostly swamp land, which ho is now engaged in draining, and when this is done he will have a grand lot of grazing land. Even now there is an immense quantity of surface sown grass on it. This block is one of the numerous educational reserves held in this district, and like most of them, is held at present at a low rental. Most of the reserves having been selected in the early days, they are on the pick of the land in the country and will, when the present leases fall in, bring an enormous revenue to the Board of Education. Mr. Biddings has 20 acres in wheat, 170 in oats and 45 in barley ; heavy crops. On the same road, towards Wheat stone, Mr. Bishop’s farm is on the right, and he has a very decent sort of a farm, especially towards the swamp, where horses and cattle revel in the richest kind of pasture. Mr. Bishop has 130 acres wheat, 130 oats, and 20 of barley some of this acreage being included in another farm he holds near Waterton, the balance being in grass. Opposite to him, Mr. John Small, an early settler, pos sesses a compact block of land, upon which he fattens more than the average of his neighbors of horses, cattle, sheep, and pigs. Mr. Small is great on pigs— they are perhaps the best paying stock on a farm of this sort. Mr. Small has in crop this year 100 acres in wheat, 55 in oats, 15 barley, and 120 laid down in permanent grass. Two of Mr. John Brigg’s paddocks adjoin him on each side, from which large stacks of hay have been saved this year. Between Mr. Small, and the township of Wheatstone, is Mr. W. Prebble’s selection —a nice block of land partly swamp and partly dry land, with an immense growth of feed upon it. He has CO acres of wheat, and 163 of oats, besides his grass paddocks. Along side his frontage is the long curve on the Longbeach railway of the future, which here _turns off from Wheatstone towards the Longbeach road, the surveyed line joining that road opposite Mr. F. Standish’a residence. It is to be hoped that ere long this necessary work will be initiated, and although none of the people about this district can com plain of their roads or the coaching accom modation provided for them, yet the iron horse is by far the most preferable method of travelling. The Wheatstone Hotel, of which Mr. Seorge Wilcocks is proprietor, is close at [and is a particularly welcome sort of a place on such a hot day as 1 visited there. The house is really a credit to the host, and would be belter patronised if in a larger centre of population, the furnish ing and accommodation being first class ; good stabling is provided, and as Mr. Wil cocks combines the business of coach pro prietor and mailman with that of selling beer to thirsty travellers, he has to keep some good horses fit for the long journey from Longbeach to Ashburton and back every day, and he makes the hotel a sort of half-way house to divide work among his steeds.
Just here the County Council con template some extensive and necessary drainage works, which are required to relieve the farmers nearer the sea from the immense floods which occasionally deluge their lands, and as there is ample fall from the lower end of Mr. Prebble’s farm to the Ashburton river, passing Wheat stone on the track, there are no engineer ing difficulties in the way of carrying out the work. I am sure that the Council will receive the hearty thanks of the Ashton people when the work is done. Down towards the beach I drop in on some small holdings which have all the right ktnd of men on them to make good colonists, and George Gilnour is one —a canny, clear-headed farmer, whose advice among his neighbors is looked upon as being worthy of notice, and as he is a clear-headed and logical kind of an indi vidual, Mr. Gilmour is necessarily a man
of mark in Ashtor. As a pork breeder Mr. Gilmour is “facile princeps,” and as lie comes from that part of the Old Country where bacon curing is a science, it is not to be wondered at that- his bacon is con sidered worthy of special mention a show where particularly strict and impartial judges adjudicated on the quality of the pork. The reason for this is twofold. First, his knowledge of the correct breed of porkers to keep—and his fancy lies in the same direction as my own, viz., Borkshiros —and, secondly, his knowledge of what to do with the pig when defunct, and it is in this process that Mr. Gilmour shines. Adjoining Mr. George Gilmour, and, still more public spirited, is Mr. Thomas Taylor, erstwhile the Joseph Hume of the Road Board, and a very much “res peckit ” member thereof. Mr. Taylor always kept an eye on the expen diture of the Road Board, and always kept his weather eye open to have all necessary works done in the district he represented in the local body, and is con sequently looked up to with that degree of respect his success commands in getting all the needful roads and bridges made in the locality necessary for its due comfort and convenience. Mr. Taylor has done more. He has set a good example to his neighbors in the direction of making a comfortable home, and one pleasant to the eye. with a plantation and a garden, and suitable outhouses, stables, &c. His is perhaps one of the most promising and ■well-conducted farmers about this part of the district, and the conveniences for reaching this part of the world, in the shape of good roads, are deserving of the thanks of the public to hi in more than to anyone. To hark back a bit: Mr. James Croy is a man who cannot be passed by, although not a farmer on an extensive scale. He and his brother do more in the line of road contracting than farming, and whilst making money that way, leave their better halves to add to the family store by converting the produce of the farm into cheese and butter, and for small farmers, I don’t know of any in the county whose example could be followed with advantage to themselves and the country at large ; and whilst I am on this farm, it is just as well to state that, as a contractor, Mr, James Croy held the medal, so to speak, as being the prize road maker of the Ashburton, and his work can be detected by its quality wherever the traveller wends his way. I can also conscientiously state that his cheese and butter are quite as good as his roads ; and we would be glad to see many more of the same sort as the Croy family settled on small freeholds, and there would then be no fear of the prosperity of Ash burton.
CORRESPONDENCE.
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CHINIQUY.
To this Editor. Sir, —Thinking, as I finished reading the cri'ique on “ Pastor Chiniquy’s con version ” in this morning’s “ Mail,” that I scarcely understood the writer’s aim, I read it a second time ; and as I put down the paper after my task was over, it oc curred to my mind that I once met with a story of this kind ;—As an out door preacher was on one occasion giving a gospel address, an iconoclast disturbed the audience by saying—“ He tells lies ” —“He is be-fooling you”—“He don’t know what he talks about ” —&c. At length the preacher turned to hinT%Tid said—“ Now let the folks alone and attend to me. Suppose I had a pot of honey into which I put my finger, and having tasted the honey I said ‘ It’s very sweet!’ Then I handed it round to the congregation for them to taste, and they all said— ‘ Yes it’s very sweet!’—But you came up and said— ‘ No, it's not sweet— he’s just deceiving you, ‘He knows it’s not sweet.” ‘Now what would that prove V Why it would prove you had not had your finger in the pot. ” —Yours, &0., Reader. Ashburton, 17th Fob., 1880.
OLD MEN’S HOME, ASHBURTON.
To the Editor. Sir, —There are at present 31 inmates at this institution. The master earnestly urges upon the benevolent consideration of all parties the necessity of the aged and infirm having suitable clothing, &c., for the coming winter. Parcels of left-off clothing, boots, &c., addressed (for the Home) to the Charitable Aid Office, Christchurch, or to the master, Ashburton, will be thankfullyreceived and acknowledged.—l am, &c., S. G. Maodison.
PASTOR CHINIQUY AT THE WES LEYAN CHURCH
-UHI i \jXXUXWJJ.. To the Editor. Sir, —Please allow me to inform en quirers that in accordance with the wish of Pastor Chiniquy, after an average of last SunJ.i.y’s collections had been taken by the Wesleyan Church stewards for ordinary purposes, the surplus was given to him as under : £ s d
SUNDAY “CLOSING.”
To the Editor. Sir, —I read, with amusement mixed with contempt, a letter on the above sub ject in yesterday’s “ Herald,” signed “Zacchous. ” Your correspondent does not go far enough. Why should we stop at the covering up and hiding from view our wares only ? Surely anyone who would be shocked at the sight of our goods would be, or at ought to be, doubly horri fied at seeing our shops in all their naked majesty. If we are to hide from view our goods a fortiori wo ought to cover up the places where we stow away our goods, and obliterate all trace of our names and the nature of our business. Your correspondent is hyper-sensitive, Zaccheus, though, as Luke tells us, he was “ little of stature,” possessed a big heart, and was a man of sound sense. Your correspondent is sadly wanting in the last two attributes.—l am, Ac., Anti-Humbug. The following is the letter referred to : Sir, —May I, through the columns of your journal, draw the attention of the majority of the Ashburton shopkeepers to their apparent disrespect for the Sab bath in the manner in which—perhaps un intentionally—they expose their wares to the public gaze on Sundays. A few of our local tradesmen do endeavor by shutters or blinds to show that they recognise the first day of the week as being different, in a religious sense, from other days of the week, but such cases are exceptional. When rigid Presbyterians and precise Wesleyans are conspicuous among the delinquents, this disrespect for Sabbath customs' is all the more noticeable, espe cially when our townsmen of the Hebrew persuasion set an example worthy of imi tation by patting up their shutters on the first day of the week. At present, a stranger perambulating East street on Sunday would, from a cursory glance at the places of business, come to the conclu sion that the people of Ashburton were not a Sabbath-loving community. To some of our townsmen, 1 am sure a gentle hint will not be without its effect.—l am, Ac. Zaccheus.
DISTRICT COURT.
ASHBURTON— Tuesday, Feb. 17. Before His Honor Judge Ward. JOSHUA TUCKER V. C. C. HURBELE. In this case his Honor delivered the fol- d lowing judgment:—The facts proved in this case are as follows :—One Ford brought an action in the R.M. CourtjSome months ago against Bluett, and obtauWfejudgment for LSO. As it appeared at Vf£niearing of the case that Bluett had a*, case against Ford, it was ordered bymtfie Resident Magistrate that he (Bluett) URSuld pay the LSO for which judgment was given into Court, and that the Clerk of the Court, the present defendant should hold that sum until the action Bluett v. Ford had been decided, in order that the cross judg ment might be set off. On the 10th Dec. last Bluett paid this LSO into Court. On the 13th one Orr obtained a j udgment with an order for immediate execution ,in the R.M. Court for LSO against Ford, who thereupon filed a declaration of insolvency. On the same day at 12.30, after the filing of this document, Bluett discontinued his action against Ford. Then Orr obtained an order from the B. M., purporting to be under clause 65 of the Resident Magis trate’s Act, 1867, directing the defendant, as Clerk of the R.M. Court, to pay the LSO in his hands to the bailiff, after which the said bailiff, by the instructions of the defendant, drew out a warrant of distress, went to the R.M. and got it signed, and returned to the defendant who then produced the order previously given under clause 65, and handed over the LSO to the bailiff who paid it to Orr, although he held at the time a prior unsatisfied warrant against the goods of Ford. This action is brought . by the creditors’ trustee of Ford’s estate to recover the LSO so paid over by the defendant, in as much as he was the Clerk of the District Court, and became ex officio trustee of Ford’s estate on the filing of the declaration of insolvency. It was also shown that defendant was warned by Ford’s solicitor, at the time of such filling that he must not part with the LSO paid in by Bluett, and that he promised to hold it; and that, on being further warned by Mr. Harris on the subject, he declared he would pay over the money if the Resident Magistrate ordered him to do so. Had the defendant been merely the Clerk of the Resident Magistrate’s Court I should not have had muchdoubtasto my decision. It would scarcely have been for the Clerk to question the legality of an order given by the Magistrate, andto refuse to obey it on the ground of its being. erroneous. The difficulty here arises from his being ex officio the trustee of Ford’s estate. The question is, whether, as Clerk of the District Court and trustee, he can shelter himself from responsibility behind an order of the Resident , Magistrate : and, after careful considera- J# tion, I am of opinion that he cannot, especially as he knew it to be irregular. The blunders of all the officers are some what singular. The R.M. in his private room, instead of in Court—before signing the warrant of distress instead of after— and without any inquiry whether there were other warrants out, or whether the debt or had filed his declaration of bank ruptcy’made ah order in effect directing the Clerk of his Court to hand over the whole of the debtor’s assets to the bailiff on behalf of a single creditor, thereby de feating the chief object of the bankruptcy laws—viz., the securing an equal division of the insolvent’s property among the creditors, and also depriving--?, prior ex ecution creditor of his legal right to this L 59, if it were to be seized at all. The Clerk of the Court, having promised to retain this fundbeen warned - that the order R.M. in respect of it is illegal,'and knowing it to be so, nevertheless gives it up without dispute, and the bailiff pays it over to Orr, having at the time a prior unsatisfied warrant of distress in his hands on behalf of another creditor. There can be no question but that, on the filing of Ford’s declaration of insolvency, the LSO then in the hands of defendant as Clerk of the R.M. Court vested .in him as official trustee of Ford’s estate, and he had no right to part with it save in due course of law. As trustee it was for him to see that the order of the Resident Magistrate was legal and valid.. It is shown that he obeyed it, knowing it to be irregular; and, consequently, judgment will be given against him ; but as his duties in the dual capacity of Clerk to the District and R.M. Courts were calculated to puzzle better lawyers than he, no costs will be allowed against him. A. J. HOUSTON V. S. SAUNDERS & ANOTHER. Mr. Branson for plaintiff; Mr. O’Reilly for'defendant. Claim LSO. The action was brought to recover the amount claimed as damages for a breach of contract entered into by defendant with plaintiff, whereby plaintiff was to supply defendant with chaff to the extent of 35 tons at L2 15s. per ton if paid in cash, and L 3 if paid within six weeks from delivery. The con tract was entered into in October last. Plaintiff alleged that he was at liberty under his contract to deliver the chaff at anytime convenient to himself; defen dant contended the agreement was to have it delivered at once. Through delay in delivery defendants refused to accept a large portion of the chaff contracted for, as they could not sell it, the price having fallen. The plaintiff contended that there was no delay according to the agreement, .48 and sued for damages suffered by him in losing the market. His Honor after hearing evidence that occupied an hour and a half, decided that the defendants had themselves to a great extent caused the delay by the non-de livery of the bags, and gave judgment for L 39 odd with costs. In Bankruptcy. Re George Thompson, a debtor. —An application was made by Mr. Purnell for final order of discharge. Granted. . Re John Y. Ward, a debtor. —Mr. Harris applied for a final order of dis charge. Adjourned till next Court day. Re J. P. Parker. —Application for costs by Mr. Purnell. Granted. Re Thomas Williams.—Application for payment of costs, .by Mr. O’Reilly. Granted. Re Thomas Dudson.—Application for payment of costs, by Mr. O’Reilly. Mr. Parnell opposed on behalf of trustee. Adjourned till next Court day. An application was made by Mr. O’Reilly for probate in re Dennihay. His Honor stated he could not grant it without proof of the absence of the Judge that day from the district; that the better - > course would be for the profession to apply to him to have Ashburton made a separate district, and he would represent the matter to the Minister of Justice.
ASSESSMENT COURT—ASHBURTON BOROUGH ROLL.
* « (Before Mr. F. Guinness, Judge.) OBJECTIONS. G. Yincent.—No appearance. Valua tion upheld. James Hayward.—Not lodged in time with the Town Clerk. Valuation upheld. G. F. Ritso.—No Valua tion upheld. Mr. Jameson Appeared to objeCT to the valuation set against Mr. H. B. Johnston’s name. i f The Mayor objsftted to Mr. Jameson appearing as an agent in the matter, he not being a solicitor. His Worship held that an authorised agent could appear, and he did so know ing that such ruling obtained in other courts. Mr. Jameson then objected to town sections 42, 43, 44, 51, 52, Kcrmode and Dobson streets. The Valuator pointed out for the sake
THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1880.
Morning collection ... 0 12 0 Evening do ... 7 0 3 Donation ... 0 2 9 Total ... ... 7 15 0 Deducted ... 2 15 0 Handed to tke Pastor ... 5 0 0 W. Keall.
v. ■ NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. DUNEDIN AUTUMN DACE MEETING At Forbury Dark, 26th, 27th, and 2Sth February, 1880. SINGLE FARE Tickets will be issued on 23rd, 24th, 25th, 2Gth, 27th, and 28th February next from all stations be tween Christchurch and Invercargill in clusive, with branches to Dunedin, avail able for the return journey up to and including Tuesday, 2nd March. WM. CONYERS, Commissioner of Railways. Commissioner’s Office, Dunedin, 10th Feb., 1880. 74c-515 MESSRS. H. MATSON AND CO., AUCTIONEERS, &c., Hold fortnightly stock SALES at Ashburton and Tinwald. Next sale at ASHBURTON YARDS, on TUESDAY, February 17th, 1880. C. PERCY COS, 427Q* Agant, Ashburton. WHEAT FREIGHT TO THE UNITED KINGDOM. THE undersigned, having completed their charters for the ensuing grain season, will regularly despatch first class iron ships to various ports in the United Kingdom. Several other equally high class iron vessels are also chartered, and will follow. For freight, apply to P. CUNNINGHAM & CO. ; Or to ROYSE, STEAD, & CO., 488c'* Christchurch. ENGLISH WHEAT SHIPMENTS. THE Undersigned are prepared to ship wheat to London or any other Port in the United Kingdom for farmers or others, making liberal CASH ADVANCES against same on favorable terms. Farmers placing their Wheat in our hands for shipment can rely upon the ENGLISH CHARGES being REDUCED to a minimum, and upon receiving PROMPT ACCOUNT SALES. Intending shippers wishing to avail themselves of the present opportunity of testing the London and other English wheat markets, are recommended to make IMMEDIATE APPLICATION for space. ROYSE, STEAD, & CO., 489g* Christchurch. ' BARLEY. BARLEY. THE UNDERSIGNED are PUR CHASERS of really choice bright MALTING BARLEY. Only extra line samples are wanted. ROYSE, STEAD, & CO., 5120* Christchurch. NEW TAILORING ESTABLISH MENT. CRAIGHEAD & Go., MERCHANT TAILORS, HAVE opened those promises situated in Tailored 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 his 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 |
AG/1880/AG_18800219/MM_01/0003.xml | 4,216 | of comparison that town section 50 was valued at L 6. Mr. Quill’s objection was here beard. His valuation was set down at L 530. Mr. Purnell for objector. The Mayor pointed out that the Act had not been complied with, inasmuch as seven clear days’ notice had not been given. Purnell argued that the intention had Keen substantially complied with in- as the objection had been lodged sevebydays before the loth inst. Worship ruled that the objection lodged in good time. The Town Clerk asked if the require ments of the Act were not complied with so far as giving notice was concerned, whether the same ruling would apply. The Judge said the question was a very „ proper one. Mr. Purnell then objected to the valua tion of the hotel, as being too high, and that other buildings on the premises had been separately rated, and that the rating value of the whole of the property was L3OO, and not L 530, as set down. Thomas Quill, sworn, deponed that the house, being a large one, was expensive to keep up, as, owing to the number of ser vants necessary to keep, and the depres sion of trade the house was not worth more than L3OO, including outbuildings. By the Court —I can’t say what the cost of the hotel was. I never had a legitimate offer for it. The two sections are worth LSOO, and including buildings L 4.000. I consider the building of less value now than it was when I built it. His Worship considered that L 320 would be a fair valuation, which would be the rateable value of the premises, taking the selling value at L 4,000 and deducting the 20 per cent as allowed by the Act would make the net value L 3,200, and he considered 10 per cent on that amount a fair valuation—viz., L 320. The Mayor objected, and called Harry Friedlander, the Valuator for the borough, who valued the property at L 7,000. I value the two sections at Ll*2oo and the buildings at L 5,800, and I consider the annual rental to be L 550. By Mr, Purnell—l have frequently valued sections privately. This is my first occupation as an official valuator. By the Mayor—l have been for two years engaged in buying and selling town sections. Mr. Quill, re-called—The total cost of the building when fit for occupation was L 3,200. It is insured fo r 13,000, but that does not include stock and furniture. The judge fixed the valuation at L 4500, and the rateable value would therefore be L 360. Thomas Quill also objected to be rated at L3O for the occupation of sample rooms in Saunders’ buildings. Valuation up held. Mr. H. B. Johnstone’s objections were then resumed. Mr. George Jameson deponed that the outside value of the sections was L4O each. J. Wilkie gave evidence that in his opinion the sections were worth Ll2O each. Mr. Jameson said the section on which Bullock’s store was built was sold by him self for Ll5O. The Mayor said Mr. Bullock valued his section adjoining at L3OO, he valued the sections at from LIOO to Ll2O. John Orr estimated the value of the sections at L4O each. By the Mayor—l might give L4O if I wanted them, but not as a speculation. Charles Braddell, Town Clerk, deponed that he had twice been offered L3OO for section 55,. about 18 months ago. I should say the present value is L2BO. Harry-Frftllander, deponed that within 3 for Nos. 48 and 49 adjoining. The valua tion was fixed at Ll 3 15s. for the sections. Objections was then taken to sections 434, 474, and 475, Cass and Burnett streets, valued at LSO. Geo. Jameson said I value the corner sections at LllO each. I don’t think Mr. Johnstone would sell at that price. J. Wilkie deponed holding an adjoin ing section rated at Ll 5, which he con sidered a fair valuation. The valuation was upheld. Objection was also made to 490,522,54 G, and 587, valued at L 52. Valuation up held. Also 919, 920, 1,197, 1,199. Valua tion reduced from L 34 to L 23. Mr. Jameson objected to the valuation on his grain store, set down at L 350. Reduced to L2BO. Acland, Campbell, and Co. ’s name struck out for Horse Bazaar, and Bullock’s in serted in lieu thereof. Acland, Campbell, and Co., also ob jected to the valuation of LBO per annum on auction room in Peter street. Altered to LSO by consent. Andrew Woods objected to his valua tion, LBO, as being excessive, on T.S. 461. The property was a nine-roomed house on a quarter-acre section, insured for L3OO. His rent was L7O. By the Mayor—l used to pay L9O. It was reduced in Januaiy last to L7O. Re duced to L 56. B. Connolly, on section 446, considered his lean-to over-rated at L2O per annum, and got off with Ll 3. Mitchel and Turner, assessed at L9O, on section 126. Wm. Mitchell said the building did not cost L 250. They were insured for that amount in the Union Insurance Company. Mr. Cox insured them without asking any questions. There are two shops, dwelling house, and stable. John -Orr, sworn, considered the valua tion at X/90 was the outside value of the property. The value of the buildings as stated at L 250 is too low. They are worth X/175 each. The valuation was reduced to L6O. W. H. Zouch, for the Templar Hall Company, objected to the assessment of LIOO on the building, as it was probable the Court-house would be removed from the Hall. By the Mayor—We get about Ll4O rent a year for the Hall. The Mayor considered that with the de duction of 20 per cent, the actual net rental was Lll7, and asked that the rate able value be increased. The valuation was upheld by the Judge. Parker and Zouch, office- and coal yard, East street, rated at L 45. Reduced to L 24. W. Keall, Wesleyan parsonage, assessed at LBO. Mr. Orr appeared for the trus tees, and considered L 65 per annum a fair rental. Reduced by consent to L 65. Orr and Co., rated at LIOO on section 240. Mr. John Orr considered the outside value at LSO. The building cost L 250, and was on a railway reserve, for which we pay a rental of L2O per annum. Valuation fixed at L 65. Thos. Bullock, L 62 10s., for offices in East street. Mr. Bullock objected, as the property was already included in Mr. Gun dry’s valuation. Disallowed. Hayes and Co., timber yard, LSO. Re duced to L3O.
RESIDENT MAGISTRATE’S COURT.
y —* ASHBURTON — Tuesday, Feb. 17. (Before Mr. F. Guinness, R.M.) DRUNK AND DISORDERLY. , ■ Charles JS’oad for being drunk and disorderly, warned 10s., with the option of 24 hours.; 4 reccoio! Charles Evans was charged with being illegally on premises, and pleaded having lost his way at Power’s Hotel, among a lot of larrikins, and was quite innocent of any wrong. The Magistrate reminded Charley that it was a very short time since he had been up before, he would let him off with the , stipulation that his next visit would eventuate in a six months’ trip to port.
RAKAIA AND ASHBURTON FORKS RAILWAY.
£ This railway, constructed under the District Railways Act, was officially in spected by Mr. A. D. Austin on Monday. A number of gentlemen interested in the success of the undertaking left Christ church by the 8.40 a.ra. express train, and on its arrival at the Rakaia station one of the company’s handsome saloon carriages, with engine attached, was in readiness on the branch line to convey the party on their tour of inspection along the new lino, At present the lino terminates at Methven, which is distant 22 miles and 23 chains from Rakaia, but, inclusive of sidings, the length of the plato-laying is 25 miles, and is of a most substantial character, as none but 521 b. steel rails are used; indeed, it is not too much to say that a better made and ballasted line of railway than that from Rakaia to Methven is not to be found in Nov; Zealand. The width of gauge is the same as the main line —viz., 3ft. Gin. The train ran smoothly, and there are but few curves on the whole line, in all there are nine stations on the length, named respectively Hatfield, Somerton, Mitcham, Sherwood, Winches ter, Urrall, 'Lyndhurst, Cairubrae, and Methven. It is worthy of notice that this railway, which intersects a large.grain growing district, will be opened for traffic just at the time when the agriculturists of the district will be only too glad to avail themselves of the facilities thus afforded of an expeditious mode of transit for their grain and produce to a ready market and the port. Nor will its advantage to the district end here. Closely situated to Alford Forest as is the Methven rail way station, the products of that well known bush will new be readily placed in the market, and when this line has been passed for traffic, these advantages will be speedily utilised by the Alford Forest resi dents. At 2.30 p.m. the return joui-noy commenced. It may be mentioned that the whole length of tjie Rakaia to Methven rises about 600 ft, the rise being very evenly distributed over the whole distance. Each station is placed on the level, thus ensuing perfect control over the train when once at a station. At the Methven terminus the buildings are—the station, engine shed, three stall carriage shed, stationmaster’s house, and five houses for railway employees, in addition to which a house has been built at Rakaia for Mr. Oxley, the company’s manager. The engines will take in water at each terminus, viz., Rakaia and Methven. At the latter place a Corcoran’s patent wind mill draws the necessary supply from a depth of 120 ft. The Rakaia station buildings of the branch railway are situated some fifteen chains from the Rakaia main station. It is said to be the intention of the Government to shift the main station to a site adjoining this when the Rakaia-Alford Forest line is opened for traffic. On the return journey the train was stopped near the residence of Mr. E. S. Coster, and he and a party of friends added their congratulations to those already bestowed on the branch railway proprietors.—“ Press.”
THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1880.
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Cut by a Reaper.—On a farm near Balclutha, on Monday, the horses drawing a reaper shied. , The man sitting on the machine was thrown in front of the knife, and had his foot clean cut off above the ancle. French Communists in Auckland.— The schooner Griffin, arrived on Tuesday at Manukau from jSTe\v Caledonia, with 25 French Communists on board, whose terms had expired. Their feres to Auck land were paid by the French Govern ment. Thirty-one days at sea the pro visions gave out, and they were supplied by the Lochnagar, from Auckland to Hobart Town, but these also failed, and the last drop of water was used up when they approached land and a case of wine was broached. Eleven of them are political deportds; the balance are offenders against the criminal code. Ac companying the party are one woman, one child, and three girls ; the wife and infant of one political deportd, and the daughters of another. The men are of various trades, compositor, lithographer, printer, butcher, baker, painter, writer and grainer, music master, and laborers. They are anxious to get to work at once. The political batch seem a quiet, intelli gent, and respectable lot of men. For continuation of reading matter see fourth
page. Wanted. WANTED— A Good General BLACK SMITH at once. Apply, Victorian Shoeing Forge, Burnett street. Gsc-511g WANTED, a good strong second-hand SPRING CART. Apply Duncan M'Kenzib, Ashburton Hotel. 518 a WANTED, by a Young Widow, a SITUATION as Housekeeper to a gentleman, or Housekeeper and Gover ness to a widower with children. She teaches thorough English, French, Music, Singing, and Needlework, is a good Cook, and understands a dairy.—Apply to Mrs. C., West Oxford. 4440 SHEEP. WANTED— To PURCHASE 5000 Sound Mouthed Merinos or Cross breds, in lots. Apply to SAUNDERS BROS. 313 Ashburton. Lost and Found. £ireward. LOST— A dark GELDING, 6 years old, 2 white spots on each side of saddle ; white star on forehead, mark like P.R. on rump. Any pei’son returning same, or giving information leading to its recovery, will receive above reward. 51c-501g A. THIELE. Tenders. ' TENDERS. Tenders wanted for thresh ing about 25,000 bushels grain (more or less) at Tinwald and Hinds. Chaff to be free from straw. Tenders to close February 20th. Threshing to com mence on or about 24th February, 1880. J. CARTER, 514 g Tinwald. CARTING. TENDERS arc invited for Carting 100,000 bushels grain. Particulais can be obtained from MR. E. SAUNDERS, Dundas ; MR. H. W. PARSON, Seafield ; Or 4G4g SAUNDERS BROS. V. mm. COURT HOUSE, ASHBURTON, Public Works Office, Christchurch, February 10th, 1880. ITIENDERF are invited for the Erection of a Court House at Ashburton. General conditions, specifications and drawings may be seen at the Public Works Office, Christchurch, and Post Office, Ashburton. Tenders addressed to the Hon. the Minister for. Public Works, and marked outside “ Tender for Court House, Ash burton,” will be received at this office up to noon on TUESDAY, March 2nd, 1880. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. By command, A. D. AUSTIN, 53c-503a District Engineer, P. W.
Alfred Harrison. UNDER BILL OF SALE. SATURDAY, 21st FEBRUARY, 11 o’clock sharp. FOR ABSOLUTE SALE. ALFRED HARRISON has received instructions to Sell by Public Auction, at his Rooms, on the above date —• The whole of the Furniture, Bedding, and Effects from a large Board ing-house, removed to the rooms for convenience of sale. Comprising— -20 Iron Bedsteads, new Matresses Large Heavy Blankets Counterpanes Feather Pillows Bolsters Sheets, Ac., Ac. 7 Washstands and Sets Dressing Tables Cheffonier Looking Glasses Chairs Sofas Tables 2 Large Dining Tables Glass Cutlery Lamps Kitchen Utensils &c., &c. Ac. Also, 1 Large American Cooking Stove, with Copper Boiler, &c., at tached Sale at 11 o’clock sharp. SATIg" AY, 21st FEBRUARY. ALFRED HARRISON, 521g-70c Auctioneer. Meetings- ASHBURTON CALEDONIAN SOCIETY. mHE ANNUAL GENERAL MEET- B ING will be held at Quill’s Hotel, on FRIDAY, 20lh February, iust,, at 8 o’clock, p.m. Business— To receive Annual Report; Election of Directors and Officers for en suing year. All members requested to attend. J. E. HYDE HARRIS, 47c-499g Hon. Secretary. UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. MEETING OP RATEPAYERS. IN consequence of the sitting of the Assessment Court on the 27th inst., the Meeting of the Ratepayers for the election of a member in the place of the late Mr. Charles Reid has been POST PONED till the day following (28th ROBT. D. PULLAR, 509 g Clerk. UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. MEETING OP RATEPAYERS. A MEETING of the Ratepayers of this Road District will take place on FRIDAY, the 27th inst~ o'clock a.m., in the Road Board Office, for the purpose of electing a member in the room of the late Mr. Charles Reed. A Foil, if demanded, will be held the same day, and close at 4 o’clock p.m. DONALD McLBAN, Chairman. Road Board Office, 487 g Westerfield, 10th February, 1880. Gazette in Bankruptcy. V. i»-ZA' R. THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN (County Agricultural and Sporting Recorder’) is a GAZETTE for all Notices under The Debtors and Creditors Acts. V. R. In the District Court of Christchurch, Holden at Ashburton. IN THE MATTER OF The Debtors and Creditors Act, 1576, The Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876, Amendment Act, 1878, The Debtors and Credi tors Act, 1876, Amendment Act, 1879, and of the bankruptcy of KNUD SANDO and GEORGE ARCHIBALD BOWLING, both of Ashburton, storekeepers, trading to gether in co-partnership under the style or firm of “ Sando and Com pany,” debtors. THIS IS TO NOTIFY that Knud Sando and George Archibald Bowling, both of Ashburton, storekeepers, trading together in co-partnership under the style or firm of “ Sando and Company,” have this day filed in the above honorable Court a statement that they are unable to meet their engagements with their creditors. The first meeting of creditors will be held at the District Court house, Ashburton, on WEDNESDAY, the 25th clay of February instant, at eleven o’clock in the forenoon. Dated this iSth clay of February, ISSO. C. CAVENDISH HURRELL, Clerk of the above Court. Branson and Purnell, Solicitors for the debtors. S IIG T. Bullock. THE undersigned has the following PROPERTIES to LET with a pur chasing clause, or FOR SALE on liberal terms of payment — 1 ACRES good WHEAT LAND, JLrJx) Ml ploughed and ready for cross ploughing for wheat ; situated about three miles from the township. prr ACRES, near the above ; also good O I WHEAT LAND, ploughed once 5 ] and ready for cross-ploughing. p'fi ACRES, partly improved, near Wins- OU low. This will be sold very cheap, and on very liberal terms. 7 ACRES, fenced and planted ; situated near the East Town Belt, good site for private residence. TOWN PROPERTIES. YTALU ABLE BUSINESS SITE in Bur- Y nett Street, being T.S. 177, next the “ Mail” office. PART of T.S. 139, Peter Street. This will be sold cheap, and on liberal terms. TO Railway Employes, Mechanics, and Others.—FOß SALE, cheap, Lot 78, situated on East Town Belt. Terms, £5 cash ; balance by monthly or quarterly payments. T. BULLOCK. ADVERTISEMENTS received for the GUARDIAN up to 9 p.m. at the scale charges, afterwards at double rates for insertion over the leader^
Edmistcn Bros. & Gundry- THIS DAY. TO INVESTORS, SPECULATORS, P& OTHERS. BOSLDINO ALLOTMENTS, ADJOINING SAUNDERS’ MILL. FOR SALS WITHOUT EE SERVE. Messrs, edmiston bros. & GUNDRY, have received instruc tions from Mr. John Walsh to sell BY PUBLIC' AUCTION, At their Rooms, East street, On THURSDAY, 19th FEBRUARY, WITHOUT RESERVE. gf J BUILDING ALLOTMENTS g J Being a portion of his well known pro perty adjoining the Mill. This property is situated a few minutes’ walk from the centre of the town, and being offered on EXCEPTIONALLY EASY TERMS, affords a favorable opportunity for mechanics and others, to acquire sections, as they will be sold WITHOUT RESERVE. Sale at 1.30 p.m. Terms small cash deposit; balance at 8 per cent, interest. EDMISTON BROS. & GUNDRY, 72c Auctioneers. Public Notices. '"'notice,,., ____ I will not be responsible for any DEBTS contracted by my wife after date, she having left my home of her own will. T. P. GLEE SON, Hinds River, Feb. 12, 1880. 504g-54c PUBLIC NOTICE OF OBJECTION TO THE WHOLE OF VALUATION LIST. TAKE NOTICE—The South Rakaia Road Board intend to OBJECT to the whole of the VALUATION LIST for South Rakaia Road district now open for inspection at Road Board office, South Rakaia, at the next sitting of the Assess ment Court, for the said district, upon the ground that the rateable value of the pro perties therein named is greater than in the said list set forth. Dated this sth day of February, 1880. By order of the South Rakaia Road Boaid. A. MAKEIG, 497 G Clerk. V. R. DEAF AND DUMB INSTITUTION, SUMNER, CANTERBURY. THE Government having secured suit able accommodation at Sumner, Canterbury, for the proposed Institution for the Education and Training of Deaf mutes, Mr. and Mrs. Van Asch will he prepared to receive pupil boarders at the Institution on the Ist March, 1880. Full information may be obtained on applica tion to the undersigned, or to the Secre taries of the several Education Boards. By order, JOHN HISLOP, Secretary. Education Department, Wellington, 2nd February, 1880. 4S5g REAPERS AND BINDERS. EMPLOYMENT for any number of machines. Apply 463 g SAUNDERS BROS. WILLIAM ADAMS, Accountant and General Commission Agent. W. A. lias started bnsines as above in the Cottage next Road Board Office, A sb burton. Tradesmens’ books kept, Accounts Rendered, Rents Collected, Letters Written, business or private, Contractors’ Partnership Accounts Adjusted. Charges Moderate. WILLIAM ADAMS, Next Road Board Office, 5120 Ashburton. TO~FARMERS, LIVERY STABLE KEEPERS, SPORTING MEN, AND OTHERS OWNING HORSES. GEORGE KIDD, Moore Street, BEGS to announce the fact that the PRICE for SHOEING hacks and light draught HORSES is now REDUCED to 7s. per set, and that all horses of this description will be specially attended to by himself. Horses liable to cut are shod on a prin ciple of George Kidd’s own invention, which has proved an effectual cure for brushing. All kinds of blacksmith’s work, and repairs to agricultural machinery of any description done on the shortest notice. GEORGE KIDD, 175c-515g Moore street, Ashburton. GRAIN. ESSRS. ROYSE, STEAD, & CO. M are prepared to PUECHASE GrHAIN or to make ADVANCES ON GRAIN consigned to them for sale or ship ment. C. PERCY COX, Agents for ROYSE, STEAD, & CO., 493 G Ashburton. W. R. BOYLE” ~ Moore street, Ashburton, Accountant, land, estate. and GENERAL AGENT. Loans negotiated. Absentees represented. Agent for the Victorian Insurance Com pany. Certificated Accountant in Bank ruptcy. 458 c M R. FRANCIS PHILIP O’REILLY Barrister, Solicitor, & Conveyancer TANGRED STREET, ASHBURTON, Next Messrs. Orr and Co.’s. 362 c
Public Notices. ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. EXTRAORDINARY VACANCY. 'N pursuance of the provisions of the Regulation of Local Elections Act, 176, I HEREBY GIVE NOTICE that . ELECTION to fill an Extraordinary icancy in the Ashburton County >uncil, for the Riding of UPPER ASH UBTON, caused by the death of diaries ced, Esq., will be held on TUESDAY, e second day of March next, at the E3TERFTELD SCHOOLHOUSE. NOMINATIONS in the form pre ribed by the above Act, and addressed the Returning Officer, will be received the Westerfield Schoolhouse, up till elvo o’clock noon, on FRIDAY, the th February. Forms of nomination may be obtained the office of the Returning Officer, Ash irtcn. CHARLES BRADDELL, Returning Officer. Ashburton, Feb. 11,1880. 49G0
Business Notices. DEERING’S TWINE BINDER. NOTICE TO FARMERS. 'E have this day APPOINTED w MESSRS. FRIEDLANDER BROS. SOLE AGENTS for the PEERING TWINE BINDER for the county of Ashburton. MASON STROTHERS & CO. Christchurch 10th. February, 1880. I The Deemig Twine Binder AWARDED GOLD MEDAL I I At Ashburton, six machines competing.; THE PEERING TWINE BINDER took the ■ SPECIAL PR I Z E at the Oamaru trial etc,- •' ■cfp JJAYING been appointed sole agents for the above machines, we are now prepared to TAKE ORDERS for the comma season. As only a LIMITED NUMBER can be supplied, all who wish to make certain of securing those favorite machines for next season should order before the depar ture of next San Francisco Mail. FRIEDLANDER B R .°. S AGENTS FOR THE COLONIAL FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND SOLE AGENTS , THE CELEBRATED ALTHOUSB SELF - REGULATING WINDMILLS.
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Business Notices. VALUE EXTRAORDINARY. THE Great Bargains OF THE SEASON. GREAT CLEARANCE SALE FOR THIRTY DAYS. o:rr and co. HAVING resolved to clear out the Balance of the Bankrupt Stocks purchased by them during the Season (amounting to over ten thousand pounds) regardless of . cost so that they may commence the Autumn Season with en tirely a new Stock, ORR AND CO. Will also offer several cheap lots pur chased by them during the late depression. __ Special |3arg^ins. //If 90 Pair .‘Twilled Blankets at 4s. u)ider thej-tisitijp price. Kaiapoi Flannel at" Is. 4d., Is. 6d. to 2s. English Flannel at Is., Is. 2d., Is. 6d., yio~‘ls. 9d. Prints at sd. and 6d., worth 9d. Brown Hollands, 7d. to Is. COSTUMES. 56 Costumes at 215., worth 355. 6d., a Baigain. 64 Print Costumes at 7s. 6d. to 12s. 6d., , . worth 20s. IVOOVards Dress Goods, Alpaccas, at Sctf 10d., and Is. | MILLINERY. Trimmed and Untrimmed Hats at half - price. 2 Boxes Flowers, sold at 6d. per spray. Ladies’ Underclothing at very much under usual prices. 20 Dozen Stays at 3s. 6d.~, ; 45., 4s. 9d., to ss. 6d. /' ’ CLOTHING./ Men’s Suits at 15s'.'/underdfeual prices. Boys’ Suits at 15s. 1 6d. to 355. Youth’s Suits, at a little over half-price. Braces, Ties; Collars, Socks, and Shirts, cheap. 20 Dozen Harvest Shirts at Is, 6d. to 2s. 6d. BOOTS. Men’s Boots still sold at Bankrupt prices. Youth’s Boots in great variety. Ladies’ Kid Boots at old prices. 1 Case Children’s Boots at Is. and Is. 6d., a bargain. TAILORING DEARTMENT. HAVE MUCH PLEASURE IN ANNOUNCING TO THE PUBLIC THAT A Tailoring Branch. HAS BEEN OPENED IN CON. NECTION WITH OUR CLOTHING DEPARTMENT, HAVING MADE ARRANGEMENTS WITH MESSRS. CRAIGHEAD AND CO. (LATE OF EDINBURGH AND SAN FRANCISCO), PRACTICAL TAILORS, TO MkKE UP ALL ORDERS EN TRUSTED TO US IN THE VERY BEST STYLE. A PERFECT EIT GUARANTEED. SCOTCH, ENGLISH, and COLONIAL TWEEDS IN GREAT VARIETY. THE CELEBRATED BLARNEY TWEED (CORK) KEPT IN STOCK. FANCY COATINGS IN GREAT VARIETY. SUITS from M 4s. DRESSMAKING DEPARTMENT. Dresses, Costumes, and Jackets made up to order, under the superintendence of a first-class Dressmaker. WEDDING & MOURNING ORDERS PUNCTUALLY ATTENDED TO. ORR AND CO., IMPORTERS ASHBURTON AND RAKAIA |
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THE TWO WIDOWS. “ Bow, wow, wow ! ” came fiercely from the throat of Billy Grimes as he paused in front of Widow' Giles’ garden gate. “Bow, wow! ” repeated the reckless youth, undaunted, though now, Mrs. Giles —who had been watering her plants that bordered the walk from the gate to the little green front door of her neat cottage —rushed towards him, fuming with indignation. “ Be still trying ter frighten my inner cent kitten ter death ! ” and she was about to sprinkle him, when he dashed into the middle of the street, where, dropping his milk pails, he applied his dirty fingers to his nose in so aggravating a manner, that she hastened to inform him that a “ nary corner in some lock-up ” was looming up for him in the not far distant future. Instead of being appalled by this item of confidence, Billy, good naturedly, with the versatility for which young boyhood is somewhat famous, dropped his soiled fingers from his most facial appendage, thrust them into his already crammed pockets, and, spreading his bare feet as far apart as he could and retain his perpen dicular position, became communicative in turn, and informed her as confidentially that his mother had “ got ” a new boarder, adding with emphasis : “He’s a stunner yer’d better b’lieve, Mi's. Giles. O, my ! ain’t he, though ! ” “ What’s his name, and where’d he come from, Billy?” inquired the widow', setting the watering-pot upon the path, and then crossing her arras upon the bop of the gate. “ Cap’n Martin. He gave me a hand ful of coppers ! He let me see inside his chist ! It’s chock full of funny things ! He come from Rockland. He’s jolly !” ‘ ‘ Is he rich ? Is he a married man ? Or is he, like me, a poor, bereaved critter ?” with a sigh. “ Don’t know. What makes yer ask so many ques’ons ? ” “Nothin’ ! Don’t yer want a hoket, Billy ? ” “Wal, I’m willin’ !” and the youth drew near the gate once more, and could hardly keep from barking again when the “ innocent ” kitten thrust her head out from under the lilac bush to reconnoitre the whereabouts of her enemy who was only swayed by prudential motives from renewing the attack. He was the only son of a poor widow, who kept hoarders for a living, and he often ungratefully imagined he did not receive his full share of the profits. “I don’t git coppers very ofn Mrs. Giles, yer know,” with a whimper. “ I s’pose not, poor boy ! Had yer breakfast ?” “ No—’m ” was hesitatingly given m reply. Billy had attended Sunday-school, and had heard—with distended eyes—-the punishment that awaits those who deviate from the paths of truth here. “ Come in, poor child, and set down and eat with me. I hate to take my meals alone. I’m a lonely widder woman. Billy. Nothin’ hut a poor widder woman. ” Billy couldn’t see, for the life of him, what there was so dreadful in that for her. “ Yer comfortahler’n my mother, an she says she’s a lonely widder woman.” “ But she’s got you, Billy.” Billy realised a sense of exaltation. Then, after all, he was worth something. Thoughtfully turning this over in his mind, he stuffed himself. During the first pause, when he was resting for a re newed attack, the widow resumed, as she put pie upon his plate— “ Is this captain a nice looking man ? ” “N—o guess not! His face is all crinkled up, like yourn, Mrs. Giles. What ails yer, got cramp ? ” “No, nor never had,” curtly answered the widow, longing to go for him. “He hes the blues, he says. What’s them ? Anythin’ catchin’ ? ” “ He’s lost friends, p’raps. I know how ter pity him,” with a sniff'. Bill did no! press for an answer to his last question, for having finished this, his second breakfast, he concluded it was time to he moving home with the milk. Mrs. Giles did not forget to fasten a bouquet in his leathern belt, which im parted a jauntiness to his otherwise com monplace appearance. Suddenly looking up at the captain’s room, he espied that gentleman smoking his pipe at the win dow. Dashing over the stairs, he uncere moniously invaded the bachelor’s sanctu ary, and offered his bouquet to its occu pant, who said ; “A nice hoy,” and thrusting his hand into a pocket of his wide lined pants, he drew forth a few coppers offered them gratefully repeating “ a nice boy.” Billy rapturously exclaimed : “ By hokey ! ” “ Where did you got these ? ” inquired the gentleman, with face hidden among the flowers. “ Mrs. Giles gin ’em ter me. She’s got lots, and she’s a lonely widder woman. ” “That’s too bad.” “No ’taint; She’s jest as comfortable, and has pies and things, an’ a little white cat. ” “Billy do I hear your voice up in the cap’n’s room ? ” was shrilly called from the foot of the stairs. “ Murder won’t I catch it! ” The captain thought Billy’s prediction verified, as he heard sounds of juvenile distress emerging from the lower regions immediately after. “ I’ll go and live with Mrs. Giles. She lives in° a pretty house, an’ wouldn't make ms do arx-ans and clean folk’s boots,” sobbed Billy, Aviso had stolen up stairs again at his first opportunity. “And leave your mother Avhen she has done so much for yon and needs your help, Billy ? ” in a tone of mild reproof. “ She kin get along Avithout me ” came doggedly. “She can take a poor orphin out of the ’sylum to do her Avork.” And Billy blubbered with one hand to his eye and the other to the scene of the recent attack. “She says I’ve no business here in your room botherin’ yer. I’m goin’ to live with Mrs. Giles, an’ you come, too ? I-won’t mind blackin’ yer boots.” Captain Martin laughed, and bade Billy go below and obey his mother in all things. Billy looked as steadily at him as he could for dirt and tears, and saw the best thing for himself aavis to obey the captain’s orders. Captain Martin Avas a bachelor, and hut recently emancipated from his life long occupation of “going down to the sea in ships.” Sixty years before, be had first drawn the breath of life in Gimhle ton, and uoav ho had returned to see if he AA'onkl like it Avell enough to draw his last breath within its peaceful borders. “That’s a Aright boy, and don’t seem to have a very good chance,” he thought, while smoking, an occupation which we have seen Billy had interrupted. “He gets too many beatings and scoldings, I believe.' I wonder if his mother Avould give him out to me. PshaAV ! when I’ve no Avoman or home to take him to—chil dren need a different home from a hoard ing-house to come up right in. If Fanny had lived. Heigh-ho ! ” And with this the captain threw aAvay his cigar, went to his old blue chest, and from the till took a minature painted on ivory. His weather-beaten face as gunied n softer look uoav, and in his eyes, so long used to sAvceping the horizon in calm and storm, there gleamed tears of heartfelt sorrow. Ah, what breast has not a secret chamber, Avhere the sAveetest, | holiest, saddest treasures are tenderly • cherished! • ~ , ~ • , I The Captain put on his broad-brimmed I Panama hat, and took his stout cane from the coiner, and started for a walk to the I
old church-yard, where his parents were buried half a century before. With diffi culty he found their graves, for the old slate headstones had become nearly hid den from sight. He pulled the grass and stubble away, and then read the nearly illegible inscription. Then he knelt with closed eyes and clasped hands. Mrs, Giles was tending the flowers on her hus band’s grave at this very time, and not so far from the stranger that she was unable to see how he was engaged. His rolling gait, blue coat, loose duck pants, flopping about the instep, and the shiny pumps, with their tasteful tie of black ribbon, assured her of the nautical habits of the gentleman, as, without having seen her, he left the cemetery. Repairing to the spot he had occupied himself about, she read on the stone the name of Martin. “Mrs. Grimes’ new hoarder, I do de clare. How singular I should ha’ seed him here ! ” and she laid a few flowers on the old graves, which she viewed with a pensive air. “Like me he’s - seed trouble, poor dear ! ” Now Billy, who had instituted himself an unseen attendant upon the captain, in order to do which he had diverged from the path of duty, which lay in the direc tion of the vendor of ham and eggs, was near enough to see all this. And wonder ful for him, he not only kept out of sight, but actually held his tongue. But he kept up a fearful thinking. Having procured his ham and eggs, he made another detour in order t© call on the widow, who he rightly conjectured, would be at home by this time. “The cap’n’s real good ter me; he give me more coppers. Why don’t yer ask what for, Mrs. Giles ? ” he said sud denly standing before her. “Can’t yer tell me without?” she facetiously enquired. “No not ef I knows myseil, an’ I reckon Ido.” “ Wal, then, for what ? ” was laughingly rejoined. “ For yer flowers. He thinks lots of me an’ you, he does. Ain’t yer glad ? ” “ Billy, tell me all about it! ” And Billy did, not forgetting to dwell on the spanking he had experienced for her, and the captain, the demon within him prompted him to imitate. Mrs. Giles hunted up a small paper-hag and filled it with doughnuts, which she presented to the communicative youth. Did she entertain a hope that some of them would bo taken into cleaner hands than those which seized the bag with such avidity ? “ Mrs. Grimes alius was a shiftless cook. Guess her boarders likely ennugh’ll git dispepsy with their victuals,” thought Mrs. Giles. Billy slipped up to the captain’s room and offered magnanimously to share the doughnuts before venturing into the presence of his maternal ancestor. “ No I thank you,” answered the gen tleman, glancing at Billy’s hands. “O, now, you try one. She made ’urn —Mrs. Giles. She was a cry in’ like the toothache, captain, she was, now, ’cos she’s a poor lonely widder woman. I wish I war a man ! Wouldn’t Igo there ter live ? She cooks lot of good things, and has got lots of roses, and a little white cat,” and thoughtless and forgetfully Billy hurst into a bark, which brought his mother in hot haste to the foot of the stairs. :igain Billy bravely bore the second attack in the rear, and a smile of triumph irradiated his soiled features as he danced before the kitchen fire to the music of the switch. “ Ye’ve been eating doughnuts—where did you get them ? ” catching a whiff of his breath. “ Mrs. Gib's gin ’em ter me. I meant ter a gi’n yer some.” “ Don’t think I’d taste the nasty things! I’d scorn to do it ! She is a stuck-up thing, with her money and house, and nothing to do, whilst I must delve, and my own child don’t have any feelings for me, and I have so much for him ! ” Billy felt sure of the truth of the last, which he had experienced that morning, as we have seen. “Now, see if you can keep still trou bling the captain, and wash the potatoes for me.” “ I don’t trouble him, for he likes me,” said Billy, with dignity, proceeding to obey. A light dawned upon Mrs. Grimes’ mind. If her son Billy—troublesome comfort —wore beloved by a certain evidently well-to-do individual, why might not for her emanate from the same source a brighter hit of experience ? Toil and anxiety had seamed her countenance abundantly, however. This she remem bered quakingly. She looked at her poor face, using a full pail of water as a mirror. She had this consolation—Mrs Giles was not a whit better younger looking. Then dress could do so much for her. Another advantage ; the gentleman was in her house, so the coast looked pretty clear for her venture, and the old widow, generally forlorn and unsentimental enough, looked at her wedding linger, and wondered how a bright, new wedding ring would become it. At table that noon she put on her best manners with her brightest smile, and a new buff print wrapper, with purple braid bauds, and was careful to use her choicest language, which would be correct. “ Humph ! some widows she knew spoke so badly,” she thought. Billy looked bewildered what did it mean ? Just the three at the table, the young girl who tended the milliner’s store taking her lonely meal in the kitchen as usual. As she paid low board—and being a woman—she was not wanted there or anywhere else. She of course was glad to put up with anything in the way of food, shelter, and treatment, as shop-girls of all grades generally are, especially in large places. “ Billy you will oblige me by not going to Widow Giles’ again. She is not a lit person for mo to associate with ; therefore she cannot he for you,” with dignity ob served Mrs. Grimes. “She’s splendid,” protested Billy, winking at the amused captain. “ A child is easily Avon,” said Mrs. Grimes, sweeily, to that gentleman. “Show me a spray of lily of the valley,” said Anna Gamagc to the milliner girl that afternoon. Usually Miss Gnmage was high in her manner, given to taking airs with working people. Now she was condescending— nay, more, patronizing, “where do you hoard,” she condescendingly inquired, knowing well enough. “At Mrs. Grimes’.” The girl wondered greatly as she answered. “Are you the only boarder?” with apparent carelessness. “ There is one other, I believe ; an elderly retired sea captain, a recent addi tion.” “ Why don’t you set your cap ? ” play fully enquired Miss Gamage. Miss Waters quietly put back the box of flowers which Miss Gamage had in spected without purchasing from. “ She came in here to pump me,” thought Miss Waters, disgusted. ‘‘l hope someone will marry her. What nuisances such women are. ” “Why don’t you call on me’’asked Miss Gamage, kindly. “ Maybe because you never invited me,” came bluntly. “Was I so thoughtless? But I ought to call on you first. Shall you be at home this evening ? ” “I am at the store every evening,” coldly said Miss Waters. Miss Gamage left, indignant at the airs such a girl put on, but decided that it was because “such a girl” had designs on the captain. “Did I see you speaking to my new boarder Miss Waters ? ” severely ques tioned Mrs. Grimes, as she filled a cup of poor, weak tea, and passed it to her.
“ You did. As I was coming in at the gate he said ‘Good evening Miss.’ Of course I returned it,” Avith hauteur. “ I suppose you could not help answer ing,” said Mrs. Grimes, presently adding, after a silent survey of the girl’s appear ance. “I shall need your attic in two days, a man boarder is more profitable and less trouble than a Avoman.” Miss Waters looked up into the cold blue eyes of her landlady and said point edly : “ I do not desire to interfere with your plans or retard your prosperity. The room shall be vacated in two days.” Mrs. Grimes evaded the steady, scorn ful gaze. “ Do you know where a young woman, Avho cannot afford to pay high board, can be accomodated ? ” was asked in the variety store, Avhere Fred Gamage tended, that evening. “Perhaps our folks Avould take you,” said Fred, Avho thought his mother and Anna especially the latter, ought to add to the family funds. “If the Avomen are willing the men will be. ” Captain Martin Avas purchasing cigars of Fred’s employer. Certainly that young girl Avent in and out of the back gate of the Grimes mansion. He had seen J|g£| and noticed lioav neatly she always dresMß and lioav sad Avas the expression of BH sad thin young face, and Avas there rJH| look of Fanny ? BB “ Billy, Avhat is your sister’s adroitly inquired of the youngster morning when his boots Avere brougHH “ Golly ! I ain’t got none ! that into yer head ? ” “Who is that young lady' seen about here ? ” HjH “ Mary Waters. She’s goin’ ter Mother told her so last night, room ’ud be hetter’n her reckon I knoAv a thing or t\vo! ” and looked capable of imparting information to the gentleman, slight encouragement Avith money aflH basis. That forenoon the captain Avay toward the cemetry. On each of sunken graves a fresh bouquet had laid. Near by sobbed Mrs. Giles marble grave-stone, her handkerchieHß her face. The captain, though not a-flj man, felt sure she could see him —aiBB indeed, watchful of his every “ O, those AvidoAvs ! ” Avas his imvard c<|H ment. Who can blame him ! he lingered outside the premises Avalking sloAvly backAvard and forAvnßß deep in meditation. The busy landlßß noticed him narrowly, and felt Avard rage Avhen she saAV him address qSH Waters, Avho ansAvered him although aching for sympathy and apfl| ciation, and believing him to be a gH| man actuated only by the kindest motin| which Avas true. He had made concerning her of the proprietor of |H variety store previously refei red to. Hj “ I Avant a feAv moments Avith you. Can I join you in your aBB from the store this evening ? ” he deferentially. “ Certainly,” she answered with H least flitting of AA'onderment over BJ anxious yet patient face. BR “ Have you found a place ? ” Mrs. Grimes upon the girl’s entrance. |H Even Billy peeling potatoes, looflß daggers at the girl. _ |H “I have, and shall leave your huspiiJH roof to-morroAV. ” ofl “Lucky! You’d go Avithout if fl| hadn’t ” said Mrs. Grimes. “ I am all alone in the Avorld as I BB you are,” said Captain Martin, that ing to Mis Waters, Avho found him side Availing to accompany her ho'SH “ and it seems to mo avc might be cBB fortable together. I have money eno JH and am not the worst man in the AvojjH If you had not looked like a sweet loved and lost nigh upon forty years BB I don’t believe I could have been so Avard. ” When they reached the back gate,Hl twain had promised to take each better or for Avorse immediately. ‘‘ I have decided not to enter family,” Miss Waters said to Mrs. age the next day. The girl looked (BB scions as she spoke. “Hoav strange,” thought the family. H| ‘ ‘ May I enquire Avhat has chanH| your plans ? ” asked Anna, ‘ ‘ Heaven help these helpless, inefiicHj women ? ” “ I can hardly spare the time just BB to answer you,” said Miss Waters, feejH deeply the disgust and suspicion of “He! he ! Maybe you are getting married ? ” Hj “Why mother ! Who could thinkH such a thing ! If she did, gentlerH worth having are particular in tflß choice ! Miss Waters felt able to pity AnnJH amply to. |B The next day Captain Martin and Waters left Mrs. Grimes in compajH They were married at once. Neither friends to admire, consult or offend. HR Mrs. Giles had no more clougliuutsßß Billy, Avhosc mother laid carefully her new buff wrapper in sadness |H gloom. The next Aveek the Gimbhßß “Courier” contained “ The Wail offlfl Broken-hearted,” a poem generally aßfl bated to Miss Gamage. fl| “ What a fool to let the world kflH that you tried to catch the old man BB then failed,” said Fred ‘ ‘ How unfeeling is my, only brothflß she sobbingly answered. BB “It is stuff; my boss says.” Fred repeated nasally : B| I thought my feet no longer swayed Along life’s road alone. But now I know hope only played With a heart now turned to stone. Bb As fair and bright my cheek as hers, As deep in wisdom’s lore, My mind now filled with blurs, |H But she as bride away he bore.” BB “ What beautiful verses ! Can’t J talent make a forten for yer ? ” Bj “ Dear, Avise mother ! You inspire ifl| I Avill not die, but will live for you ! Ifflß a fortune shall bo mine ! ” cried AnHj brightening. BB
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All orders, town or country, punctually attended to. Wedding Cakes made to order. Dinner, Ball, and Pic-nic Parties sup plied on reasonable terms. All other Confectionery made to order. A.'-'SgIELE, 98Ga ▼ Manager. ANSTEE’S DINING ROOMS, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. f'jnHE Proprietor begs to inform visitors 1 to Ashburton, and the travelling public generally, that the best accommo dation for Boarders in Ashburton is to be had at the above establishment. A LIBERAL TABLE & MODERATE CHARGES. MEALS AT ALL HOURS ... Is. BEDS Is. BOARD & LODGING ... 18s. & 20s. PRIVATE REFRESHMENT ROOMS FOR LADIES. PROPRIETOR, J. G. ANSTEE. 985 a Medical. ENO’S FRUIT SALT. THE PHYSICAL BASIS OF LIFE. GOOD FOOD. How to enjoy good food that would other wise cause Bilious headache, disordered Stomach, Poisoned Blood, &c,—use ENO’S FRUIT SALT, A NATURAL APERIENT. 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Sold in tins by all Chemists and Druggists Proprietor, THOS. K.EATING, London, REWARD AND CAUTlON.—Whereas fraudulent imitations of this umsurpassed remedy have been sold, I hereby request any one knowing the vendor of the same to com municate with me, on conviction of the offender a liberal reward will be paid. 637 BUGS, FLEAS, MOTHS, BEETLES And all other Insects ate DESTROYED by KEATING’S INSECT POWDER, which is quite harmless to domestic animals. In exterminating Beetles the success of this Powder is extraordinary, and no one need be troubled by those pests. It is per fectly clean in application. Ask for and lie sure you obtain “ KEAT ING’S POWDER,” as Imitations are Noxious, and fail in giving satisfaction. Sold by all Chemists in Tins, is. & 2s. 6d. each GRATEFUL—COMFORTIF G. -ppPPS’S BREAKFAST COCOA. “By a thorough knowledge of the natural laws which govern the operations of digestion and nutrition, and by a careful application ol t he fine properties of well selected cocoa, Mr. Epps has provided our breakfast tables with f delicately-flavoured beverage which may save us many heavy doctors’ bills. It is by tne judi cious use of such articles of diet, that a constitu tion may be gradually built up until strong enough to resist every tendency to disease. Hundreds of subtle maladies are floating arcund us, ready to attack wherever there is a weak point. We may escape many a fata shaft by keeping ourselves well fortified with pure blood and a properly nourished frame.” —The Cizii Service Gazette. SOLD ONLY IN PACKETS LABELLED JAMES EPPS AND CO, Homoepathic Chemists, London. |
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COUNTY AGRICULTURAL AND SPORTING RECORDER.
VOL. I.—No. 64.]
ASHBURTON, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1860.
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Auctioneers and Commisssion Agents I7IDMISTON BROS. & GUNDRY ]J (late bullock AND CO.), ASHBURTON, General Merchants, Auctioneers, Stock, Station, Estate, and Commission Agents. Sales of Stock, Farm Implements, &c., ■will be held at their Yards, Ashbur ton, and the Tinwald Yards, on alternate TUESDAYS. CASH ADVANCES Made on Stock, Produce, &c., consigned for Positive Sale. EDMISTON BROS. & GUNDRY. 19 ALFRED HARRISON, AUCTIONEER, COMMISSION AGENT, ETC. JVAND SALES, Sales of Stock, Mer chandise, Furniture and Effects, also Pigs, Fowls, and General Produce. WEEKLY SALE Every SATURDAY at 12 o’clock. SALE ATTENDED. ntries can be made at my office or at the Yards. Agent for the Transatlantic Firs Insurance Company. 5 FARMERS AND OTHERS. Messrs, acland, Campbell, & CO. are prepared to supply Farmers and others with Station Stores, Fencing Wire, Fencing Staples, Standards, &c.,at Lowest Rates, and of First-class quality. AGENTS FOR THE ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY. CAPITAL £2,000,000 NSURANCES EFFECTED AT LOWEST RATES. ACLAND, CAMPBELL & CO., 65 Auctioneers. pREDK. p AVITT, East Street (Close to the Railway Station) Ashburton, Land and General Commission Agent. Otd<fi*3 n for—Sydney Drays, Newcastle (by the truck load), Build ing MaSnals of all kinds. Fencing Wire, Agricultural Implements, English and Ameri can, &c., &c. I & CO., AND, STATE, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS. Rents and Debts Collected. Money advanced on Freehold Security. 7 Building Materials. ASHBURTON STEAM SAW MILLS SASH AND DOOR MANUFACTORY. G. PARKIN, Proprietor, BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR. Moore Street, Every description of Timber and Budding Materials in Stock and supplied on most reasonable terms. Plans prepared and Estimates Given on the shortest notice. 26 TOTARA ! TOTARA !! TOTARA !! ! NOTICE. To’members of County Councils, Road Boards, Contractors, and others. THE undersigned desires to notify that he is prepared to supply SAWN TOTARA (or Black Pine) for Bridges, Culverts Slabbing wells, or other purposes, of any dimensions, and in large or small quanti ties to suit customers. ALPHEUS HAYES, Timber Merchant, East street, Ashburton. N.B.—Building Timber, Firewood, Stakes, &c., now on sale at the yards, East street, near Railway station, at lowest current rates, or can be delivered at any station along the line direct from the mills. Firewood by the truck-load at greatly reduced prices. 967a*—413g BRICKS. fJ(HE UNDERSIGNED having COM* PLETED cheir KILN at Ashburton, are prepared to SUPPLY BRICKS, equal tc any made in the Colony, at any Station up or down. Samples to be seen at the Company i Offices, Ashburton, Rakaia, and V, inslow. NTGOMERY & CO [Limited] 32 i LMANAC 1880, printed on a V neat card, with Ashburton Direc y, Postal and Railway Guide, can be tained gratuitiously at the “ Guardian ” r\RAWING PAPER, all sizes, just U opened at WEEKS AND DIXON, East street.
Surveyor, Civil Engineers, &c. C E. FOOKS AND SON, CENSED SURVEYORS AND LAND BROKERS Under the Land Transfer Act, Government Contract Surveyors, Triangle, Wakanui Road, near Post-office ASHBURTON. 33 Insurance. Liverpool and London and GLOBE INSURANCE COM PANY. Capital ... ... £2,000,000. Reserve Fund ... £1,300,000. Grain Insured whilst Growing, in Stook or Stacked. Every other description of Insurance at rates as low as any other office. LOCAL AGENTS. J. Stanley Bruce ... Ashburton. A. R. Markham ... Chertsey 484 g AT ORTH BRITISH AND MERCAN iN TILE INSURANCE COMPANY. Established, a.d. 1809. Capital ... ... ... £2,000,000 Losses already indemnified... £5,000,000 Reserve £1,156,000 Ashburton Agents— -740a POYNTZ & CO. THE LONDON & LANCASHIRE FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Capital —Fully Subscribed, £1,500,000. -piRE INSURANCES of all kinds taken at lowest rates, special attention being given to Stack, Farm Building, and other Agricultural Risks. Applications by letter for insurance will be promptly attended to. The London and Lancashire being purely a Fire Company, the whole of its resources are available to meet Fire claims and this feature will at once commend itself to the public, for the resources of the Company can never he applied to the settlement of Life Claims or Marine Losses, but every penny of its Capital (the whole of which could be called up at any time), together with its reserves, are available for Losses by Fire, and offer a complete guarantee that all engagements will be fully carried out. Claims are met with promptitude and liberality. Agents for Ashburton— SAUNDERS BROS. 6 For Sale. POYNTZ AND CO. FARMS FOR SALE. ON EASY TERMS OF PAYMENT. Messrs poyntz & Co. have th# following properties for sale : Also, Several eligible Town Properties _ in Ashburton, Tinwald, Rakaia, and Wins low, both for sale and to let. Apply, POYNTZ AND CO. 197 Ashburton. FOR SALE, ACRES Tussock Land, in I 3,000 Lots to suit purchasers. Very Liberal Terms. 74 SAUNDERS BROS. TO PRINTERS. MACHINE FOR SALE, F'O R SALE. One Second-hand Double Demy Tape Printing MACHINE, in thorough working order, with rollers, moulds, &c., complete. This machine has been replaced by a Double Royal Wharfedale, which necessitates removal of the Double Demy Machine formerly used for printing the “Herald ” and “ Guardian,” for hand or steampower. Can bo seen and all par ticulars obtained at our office. For a Country Office this Machine suits admirably, as it can easily be turned by hand, for which we have fitted a fly wheel and handle. Pbice £7O. WEEKS & DIXON. Ashburton, January 14,1879
Millers, &c. SAUNDERS BROS., MILLERS, Grain Merchants, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS. Offices— EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Mitts— GREAT SOUTH ROAD. AGENTS FOR THE LONDON AND LANCASHIRE FIRE INSURANCE CO And THE WALLSBND COLLLIERY. HU !T OFF AT begs to inform the . IVi inhabitants of Ashburton and surrounding districts that his NEW FLOUR MILL AT WAKANUI HAS COMMENCED WORK, And hopes, by strict attention to busi ness, and turning out a First-class article, to merit a share of public support. Special attention paid to Gristing, and Farmers from a distance can have their Grist ground by return. . 31 Hotels. THE WHEATSHEAF HOTEL, Wheatstone. GH. WILLCOCKS, the Proprietor of the above fine Hotel can now offer Acom modation which cannot be surpassed in any house in Canterbury, and wishes to inform his friends vnd the public generally that everything in his power will be done to make his patrons comfortable. The rooms are splendidly furnished and well ventilated. First-class Stabling and Paddocks in connection with the Hotel. Wines and Spirits of the Best Brands. G. H. WILLCOCKS, Proprietor, 138 Wheatsheaf Hotel. Boarding Houses. CENTRAL TEMPERANCE HOTEL, Baking Square (Near Town Hall). T> E-OPENING of the above commo dious and centrally situated Pri vate and Commercial Hotel. T. BROADBELT, pkopbietob, Is prepared to give Superior Accommoda tion to Boarders and the Travelling Public on REASONABLE TERMS. Weekly Board and Lodging ... £1 Weekly Board ... ... ... Us. MEALS AT ALL HOURS. Dinner on Saturday from 11.30. Beds (single), Is. 6d. Private Room fob Ladies. 153—624 a H M. J ONES, Baking Squaee, LAW & COMMERCIAL STATIONER BOOK AND MUSIC SELLER. Toys, Fancy Goods, Violins, Strings, Concertinas, &c. Magazines, English Papers, & Periodicals by each Mail. Bookbinding Executed with Despatch QHARLES REID, ASHBURTON SHOEING FORGE, Corner of East and Dodson streets. A large and varied experience in the manufacture and repair of Agricultural Implements and Machinery, warrants C. R. in guaranteeing sound and satis factory material and workmanship. Horses safely and scientifically shod on the spot. 252 Archery material.—Bows from ss. each. Arrows from ss. doz. H M. JONES, Stationer, Baring Square.
TINWALD BOOT AND SHOE SHOP, C. HAWKINS. CH. begs to inform the inhabitants of , Tinwald and surrounding districts that he has taken the Boot and Shoe Shop adjoining Mr. S. Stephens’, saddler, and hopes by strict attention to business to obtain a share of public patronage. 742 a 937 a T. CHAMBERS, jgOOT AND SHOEMAKER, East Street, Ashburton. Boots and Shoes of all kinds Sewn or Pegged. Repairs Attended To, 48 TINWALD STORE. JAMES ESCOTT, GENERAL STOREKEEPER, IRONMONGER, DRAPER, &c., &c., &c. 390 a FINE Cream-Laid ENVELOPES, No. 6 ; extra secure shape, ONLY 9s, 6d. per 1000 j 500, ss. j 250, 35., NETT CASH. ALSO, — BANK NOTE AND LETTER PAPER WEEKS & DIXON, DIRECT IMPORTERS, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL STATIONERS, ASHBURTON “ HERALD ” OFFICE. c T. A. GATES, ABINET MAKER, PICTURE FRAME MAKER, AND UNDERTAKER, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, ASHBURTON. 4 JUST ARRIVED. PAPER BAGS, PAPER BAGS. r|ONFECTIONERS, Fruiterers, / Grocers, Drapers, Seedsmen, Ac., can be supplied with Paper Bags, all sizes, and Printed or Plain. WEEKS AND DIXON, General Printers, East rtreet North. Cl CHOOL Requisites and Artist M ite C*) rials. H. M. JONES, Statio ier, Bari Snuare. " JpNVELOPES, NOTEPAPER, EN VELOPES, NOTEPAPER.—The cheapest ever offered in Ashburton, at the Herald Office, Wholesale Stationery Depot, Saunders’ Buildings.
MARBLE CHIMNEY PIECES— ALL PATTERNS AND DESIGNS. WASHING WRINGING MANGLING MAGHINES-ALL SIZES IN STOCK. Business Notices. IR NMONGERY. IRONMONGERY. CHEAPEST HOUSE IN CHRISTCHURCH. F. CROSS & CO., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL IRONMONGERS, Corner of Colombo and Hereford Streets, opposite Bank of New Zealand, CHRISTCHURCH, BEG to call the attention of their Customers and the public generally to their varied and well-assorted stock of eveiy description of BUILDERS’ AND GENERAL IRONMONGERY, BRUSHWARB, Ac., Ac.; also, always on hand, a large stock of Oils, Paints, Paperhangings, Varnishes, Ac, ; also, now landing, ex Elmiranda. from New York direct—Two and Three-Pronged Hay Forks, all lengths ; Two and Three-Bow Hay Rakes ; American Scythe Snathes, Lawn Mowers, and every description of Yankee Notions. FLY TRAPS ! FLY TRAPS ! FLY TRAPS ! RANGES. RANGES. RANGES. CHEAPER THAN EVER. . Stocks of Scotch and Leamington Ranges in _ the Colonies, and are now offering them at considerably reduced prices, and would call the attention of Architects, Builders, and the public generally to an inspection. RANGES—Watson and Gow’s “Etna,” with cast-iron oven and boiler, 3ft wide —£5. Ditto as above, with oven and side boiler, and bright bands and mould, 3ft. 3in. wide— L 7 10s. Leamington Ranges, all sizes, from 2ft. Gin. to 6ft,, and all prices from £4 each. REGISTER GRATES —Fine cast front with brick back—7d. per inch. Ground front and brick back—lOd. per inch. Wright’s Patent Bivalve, with steel and ormolu bead, all sizes and patterns, from 60s. each. FURNISHING DEPARTMENT. Being overstocked in this Department we are determined to sell at a little over cost, and give our Customers the benefit of the in creased tariff, also to make room for shipments now landing, and to arrive, we invite recent arrivals and others to an inspection. We have also now landing ex Hurunui—OlL CLOTHS, all Widths ; CARPETS of every description ; HEARTH RUGS ; Hessians, striped for Cabinet makers; Scrim, Ac., Ac. Also, to arrive per Hereford, Pleiades, and other vessels—White Lead, Oils, Varnishes, and Colors of every description. All Goods delivered Free within One Mile of Post Office. Country orders carefully packed, and every attention given. 452 g FURNISHING GOODS OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS. CARPENTERS’ TOOLS AT REDUCED PRICES.
OHNNDE R S O N, CANTERBURY FOUNDRY, CHRISTCHURCH, Sole Agent for the M‘SHERRY GRAIN DRILLS, Will have on sale for next season a full assortment of these machines, varying from 10 to 17 hoes. Hoes, spring and peg, six to seven inches apart. Reapers and Binders by M‘Cormick and Wood. Wire and extras for same. All kinds of plough fittings, shares, &c., kept on hand or cast at short notice. Fencing standards and wire, millstones, grindstones, flour dressing silk, leather and indiarubber belting and hose, reaper sections, machine oils, field gates, horse shoes and nails, rivets, bolts, nuts, plate and bar iron, steel, and every requisite for smiths’ work, all kinds of engine and boiler mountings, boiler and gas tubes, &c., &c. Machinery of every description made on the most modern principles and design. Estimates and drawings furnished on application. Indents to Great Britain or America executed on favourable terms. Sole agent for Aveling and Porter, Rochester, England. 6 and 8-h.p. Trac tion Engines by them on sale. Sole agent for John Wallace and Co., of London and Dundee, manufactures of Rolled Joists, &c. Sizes, prices, and cata logues on application. 312 FARMERS I FARMERS 1 FARMERS R. McKERROW AND CO., RE Cash Purchasers of Wool, Grain, and all kinds of Farm Produce, and are also prepared to make Liberal CASH ADVANCES on the above placed in their hands either for sale or shipment to the English or Colonial Markets. A Large Stock of Cornsacks, Wool packs, &c., fur sale at lowest current prices. R. McKERROW & CO., GRAIN MERCHANT-5, RAKAIA. GO SANDO AND CO., QENERAL STOREKEEPERS, TOBACCONISTS, NEWS AGENTS, &c,, &c., EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Labor Registry Office. 35 A SHBURTON s TORE. The Oldest Established Business in the County of Ashburton. D. WILLIAMSON AND CO., DRAPERS, GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, TEA, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS. The Best House in Town for MEN’S, BOYS’, AND YOUTHS’ READY-MADE CLOTHING. CELEBRATED BOOT AND SHOE DEPOT. 14 BROWN PAPER, strong, and large sheets, at sljd. per lb. WEEKS AND DIXON, Stationers, East street North (near the Railwry Station), Ash burton.
Business Notices. JUST ARRIVED, A CHOICE ASSORTMENT OF OFFICE AND HOUSEHOLD STATIONERY, PAPER BAGS, ACCOUNT BOOKS, DIARIES, &c. To Meet the Requirements of the County of Ashburton, WEEKS & DIXON Are now Importing, direct from the makers, Every description of Commercial, Law, and General Stationery, which they are in a position to supply, wholesale or retail, at prices that will compare favorably with any house in the Colony. The Goods now being opened up include a Choice Assortment of Plain and Fancy Note Papers and Envelopes, and some very superior kinds. 10 3 CASES STATIONERY BALES PAPER 10 2 Commercial and Law Stationery Notepapers in great variety Envelopes of the newest styles Inkstands and Bottles Pens and Penholders Pencils and Pencil Cases Account and Pocket Books, Etc. Biscuit Bags Flour Bags Milliners’ Bags. WHOLESALB AND RETAIL. LIBERAL DISCOUNT FOR CASH, books (SCRAP, ALBUMS, &c., &c.) We'have a small lot of the above, ant being desirous of clearing out thes articles, we shall be glad to dispose o them at VERY LOW RATES, so as t. make room for incoming consigments o General Stationery. WEEKS AND DIXON, Saunders’ Buildings, EAST STREET ASHBURTON.
Business Notices. MEDICAL HALL. Established 1874 J. M. C~ MBEIDGE ’ DRUGGIST, FAMILY AND DISPENSING CHEMIST, Has always in Stock — SPONGES—Honeycomb and Turkey Toilet TRUSSES—Common Circular, Cole’s, Sal mon and Ody’s, Mocmain, &c. ELASTIC STOCKINGS Knee Caps, Wristlets, and Anklets ; Abdominal Belts in Silk and Thread. FEEDING BOTTLES—Mather’s, Maw’s, Dean’s, Stocker’s, Ayrton and Saun ders’, O’Connell’s. INFANTS’ FOODS—Liebig’s, Hard’s, Neave’s, Ridge’s, Nestle’s. COD LIVER OILS—De Jongh’s, Lang ton’s, Moller’s, Foxe’s, Southall Bros. PERFUMERY—Piesse and Lubin’s, Rim mel’s, Gosnell’s, Briedenbach’s, Low’s, The Crown Perfumery Company’s HORSE AND CATTLE MEDICINES. HOMOEOPATHIC MEDICINES—Death and Ross’s, Turner’s, and Martin’s. TEETH CAREFULLY EXTRACTED, 2 JAMES MCDONALD, PRACTICAL TAILOR, East street, Ashburton. A good Stock of Tweeds and Cloths on hat d. Summer Goods open shortly. 71 GREENSTREET FORGE, Ashburton Forks. WILLIAM REVELL, Blacksmith, Wheelright, and Agricultural Machinist, HAYING considerably extended his Business Premises, can guarantee all work entrusted to him to be executed in a thoroughly competent manner, and with despatch. 359 g J. R. CHAPMAN, pAINTER, GLAZIER, PAPER HANGER & SIGNWRITER, Importer of Paperhangings, White Lead, Glass, &c. The trade supplied at lowert Wholesale Prices. 17 RAKAIA ANNOUNCEMENT. G. A. VINCENT, PRACTICAL PAINTER, GLAZIER, PAPERHANGER, &c., Near Bank New Zealand, RAKAIA, BEGS to announce that he has com m enced Business in Rakaia, and all orders entrusted to him will receive prompt attention. 294 WM. ANDERSON, SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER, Ashburton, HAS always in STOCK a complete assortment of every description of Whips, Saddlers’ Iron mongery, &c., imported direct from Eng land. Goods to order manufactured on the premises of the best Materials, and at the lowest rates. 11 BUTCHERS, BAKERS, GENERAL . STOREKEEPERS, GRAIN AND SEED MERCHANTS, NORTON FARM, SEAFIELD. JONES AND CO., Norton Farm, Sea field, return thanks to their patrons for the hearty support accorded to them since Norton Farm was opened as a Butchery, Bakery, and General Store, and solicit a continuance of past favors, assuring customers that their interest will j always have first consideration at the hands of the advertisers. Jones and Co. beg to inform their friends and the public in the Seafield and neighboring districts, that their Bread Meat, and Store Carts travel the following routes on the days given below : Seafield to Kyle, and Acton — Wednes days. Seafield to Wakanui Homestead, Waka nui School, and Creek, back by Christie’s Road — Thursdays. Seafield to North Seafield, Charing Cross, Dundas, Cambridge, returning by Pioneer Road— Fridays. In view of the Harvest, orders for at tendance of the Cart may be left at the Store, Norton Farm, Seafield ; Wakanui School, with Mr. Ginney; with Mr. Lambie, at Kyle ; and with Mi- Brown, blacksmith, Clontarf. JONES AND CO., NORTON FARM, Seafield. Butchers, Bakers, General Store keepers, Grain and Seed Merchants. A G B~N T S FOR THE ASHBURTON HERALD AND GUARDIAN. 679 a RABBITS! RABBITS!) P. HARP ER, FISHMONGER AND POULTERER Near the Ashburton Hotel, East Street, BEGS to inform the inhabitants (f Ashburton that he HAS OPENED 'n the above line, and trusts, by strict attention to business, and supplying but articles of first-class quality, hopes t merit a share of public patronage OYSTER SALOON. Hot Fried Fish and Tea and Coffee at all hours.
Business Notices. R CULLEN, GENERAL CARRIER . and FORWARDING AGENT, Burnett street, Ashburton. Trains at i tended daily, and all orders promptly at tended to. 4COa TO THE FARMERS OF THE ASH BURTON AND SURROUNDING DISTRICTS. c. w. CALL AT JQUCK WORTH’S High Street, Christchurch, And Buy your GROCERIES. Really Good Tea, 20s. per box, full size. Extra Superfine, 235. per box, full size. Extra Superfine, 90s. per half chest. Quality guaranteed. All other Goods equally loir. 465 a NOTICE TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. WHEN you want any Copper, Zinc, Iron, or Tinware made or re paired, it will be to your interest to con sult JOSEPH HYDE, Moore street, Ashburton, And he will cure all complaints cheaply. 4G9g m a o Eh INK BAG IsM, f INK for Stencil Plates and Bag Marking, in quart bottles ready for use, on sale at the HERALD AND GUARDIAN OFFICE, NEAR, RAILWAY STATION. RECEIPT and DELIVERY BOOKS for Threshing Machines, Grain, and Goods PRINTED on SHORTEST NOTICE. Samples can be seen at our Office. ■WEEKS AND DIXON, Stationers, General Printers, &c. Conveyances. THE LONGBEACH COACH ! GEORGE WILLCOCKS respectfully acknowledges the liberal support which he has received during the short time his Coach has been running, and solicits a continuance of the same. The fares by Willcocks’ coach are exactly 3d. per mile ordinary fares, and l|d. per mile for Saturday return. They are as under— Longbeach to Ashburton, ordinary 55,, return Bs. Waterton to Ashburton, 3s. 6d. ordi nary, 6s. return. Ashton to Ashburton, 3s. ordinary, ss. return. Wheatstone to Ashburton, 2s. 6d. ordinary, 4s. return. SINGLE FARE RETURN ON SATURDAYS. The coach leaves the Booking Office, Quill’s Commercial Hotel, each day at 3.15 ; Post Office, 3.30. 408 a ECOOKSON, Wills Street, runs the , MAIL COACH from Ashburton Railway Station to Green Street, Alford Forest, and Mount Somers, every Tuesday and Friday, returning Wednesday and Saturday at 3 p.m. Railway Notices. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. (Christchurch Section.) ALTERATIONS IN TIME TABLE OF TRAINS. FTIHE following ALTERATIONS in the J- Time Table for this section will come nto force on the Ist February next : SOUTH LINE. The 10'50 a.m. from Ashburton to Christchurch, and the 11 'SO a.m. from Christchurch to Ashburton WILL BE DISCONTINUED, and a TRAIN will run on SATURDAYS ONLY, leaving Ashburton at 10‘50 a.m. and Christchurch at 11'30 a.m. The 4'45 p.m. train from Christchurch to Ashburton will leave at 4'55 p.m. The 4'25 p.m. express from Ashburton to Christchurch will leave at s'o p.m., and will stop at Rakaia. The 4'40 p.m from Ashburton to Christ church will leave at STO p.m. The CTO p.m. from Christchurch to Hornby WILL BE DISCONTINUED. The 11 '5 a.m. from Ashburton to Timaru, and the 11 '3O a.m. from Timaru to Ashburton WILL BE DISCON TINUED, and a train will run on SATURDAYS ONLY, leaving Ashbur ton at 11'5 a.m. and Timaru at 11'40 a.m. The 11 "0 a. m express from Ashburton to Timaru will stop at Winslow, Orari, and Winchester. The 2 '22 p. m. express from Timaru to Ashburton will leave at 2'43 p.m. and will stop at Winchester, Orari, and Winslow. The 3‘25 p.m. from Ashburton to Timaru will leave at 4‘o p.m., and the 4T5 from Timaru to Ashburton at 4'50 The name of Lovat station (on the Malvern branch) will be changed to Ayles bury. For alterations on other lines and times it intermediate stations see posters. FREDK. BACK, General Manager. General Manager’s Office, Christchurch, Jan. 28 1880. 992 a PROMISSORY Note Forms, in Books ’ of 25, unstamped, for sale at the Herald Office. Price 2s. 6d. eeoh. |
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STEAMERS LEAVE LYTTELTON AS UNDER. Fob Wellington —Wanaka, This Day, Saturday, Feb. 21. Passengers by 7.20 p.m. train. To be followed by Taiaroa, on Tues day, Feb. 24th. Fob Napiee, Gxsbokne, Tauranga and Auckland —Wanaka, This Day, Sa turday, Feb. 21st. Passengers by 7.20 p.m. train. To be followed by Tararua, on Thurs day, Feb. 26. . Fob Poet Chalmebs Hawoa, Tins Day, Saturday, February 21. Pas sengers by 12.10 p.m. train. To be followed by Rotomahana, Tues day, 24th February. Fob Melbouene, via Bluff —Roto- mahana, on Tuesday, February 24th. Passengers by 2.40 p.m. train. To be followed by Te Anau, Tuesday, 2nd March. Foe Sydney —Tararua, on Thursday, Feb. 26. Fob Hobabt Town —Te Anau, Tues day, March 2. Fob Picton, Nelson, Takanaki, and Manukau Taiaroa, on Tuesday, Feb. 26th.
COMMERCIAL.
[by telegbaph.] Auckland, Feb. 20. G. W. Binney quotes Adelaide flour, L 14105.; Canterbury, Ll2 to Ll2 10s.; oatmeal, Ll 4 10s.; pearl barley, 235. to 245.; oats, Is. 7d. to Is. 9d.; Fiji maize, 2s. 6d; pollard, L 5 to L 5 10s.; local cheese, 4d. to 6d.; butter, salt, 4d. to 6d.; Canterbury, Bd.; potatoes, L3los; onions, fd. Sale dull in above lines. Market for grass seed glutted, no sale.
POST OFFICE NOTICES.
ATaila close at the Ashburton Post Office, as follows : For Christchurch and North at i 0.20 i a.m. 4-3° P. nl -> an( l 8 p.m., daily. For Chertsey at 10.20 a.m daily. For Rakaia at 10.20 a.m and 4.30 p.m daily. , For Dunedin, Tinwald Winslow, Hinds, Coldstream, Rangitata, Orari, Winchester, and Geraldine, at 10.20 a.m, daily. For Temuka, Timaru, and South at 10.20 a.m and 3.30 p.m daily. For Greenstreet, Ashburton Forks, Mount Somers, and Ashburton Gorge on Tuesdays and Fridays at 10.30 a.m For Ashton, Waterton, and Longbeach, at 3.15 p.m. daily. For Wakanui and Seafield, on Mondays and Thursdays, 7.30 p.m. W. St. G. Douglas, Postmasterj
MEMORANDA.
AUCTION SALES. This Day. By Mr. Alfred Harrison, at liis Rooms, at at 11 o’clock.—Furniture, &c.
NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS.
All orders for insertion must be written egibly on the face of the advertisement. When no order is given, the advertise ment will be inserted until counter manded, and charged accordingly. Advertisements received after 10 o'clock each evening will be placed over the leader heading and charged double rates. 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 bo addressed The Manager ; literary communications should be addressed to The Editor.
The Ashburton Guardian, COUNTY AGRICULTURAL & SPORTING RECORDER SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1880.
Our morning contemporary essays in its issue of Thursday last to review “Farmers and prices of wheat,” and although our attention has only just been directed to the article, we cannot allow this opportunity to pass without pointing out a few of the more prominent inaccu racies it contains. In the first place, we think it a little premature to congratulate ourselves upon an “ abundant yield of well fed grain harvested in splendid condition,” but we sincerely hope it may soon be our gratifying office to confirm the assumption of our contemporary. We pass over the remarks which treat of the rise on freights ; suffice it to say that the ad vance is an accomplished fact, and if the demand for tonnage reaches present anticipations, there is little doubt the higher rates will be maintained. Our con temporary, with some minuteness, fur nishes the cost of sending a bushel of wheat from Lyttelton to London, and summarises the whole as follows :
s. d. Baying price ... ... ... 3 9 Freight and charges ... ... 2 3 Loss on bags ... ... ... o 3 Loss on difference in bushels... o 3 Insurance against damage ... o 3 Total ... ... 6 9 The item 11 freight and charges ” is about the mark, 2s. 2i-d being the correct amount, assuming the freight to be the current one—viz., 50s. per ton. We fail to comprehend how the loss on bags can possibly reach 3d. per bushel, as the original cost of full sized bags is only 9d. each, and if they were totally lost it would only be a matter of 2|d. per bushel ; but as a matter of fact they readily realise 4d. in the London Corn Exchange, and the loss from this source cannot exceed l£d. per bushel. In calculating the “ loss on difference in bushels,” it is obviously incorrect to value the 21bs. difference between the English and colonial bushel at an extreme price such as 7s. 6d. must be regarded. We should take the cost of the 21bs. up to this time— i.e., ss. 11-id. per bushel, or say 2jd. for the 21bs. The sum for “ insurance against damage ” also appears a little excessive. Last season 2i per cent, would have been an ample allowance for damage, and this would only amount to l|d. per bushel. Summarising our figures, we have : s. d. Buying price ... 3 9 Freight and charges ... ... 2 2, l /z Loss on bags ... ... ... o 2t( Loss on diffeience in bushels o 2j/ Insurance against damage ... o 1% Total ... ... ... 6 4% This shows our contemporary’s estimate of net cost at 6s. 9d., and our cwn at 6s. 4}d. —a very appreciable difference ; but the former by an ingenious application of the laws of compensation, considerably adjusts mat ters, by assuming that 565. per English quarter represents 7s. per colonial bushel. Our contemporary concludes its figures by affirming that a bushel of wheat, costing 6s. 9d. (per bushel of 601b5.) in London, will show a clear profit of 3d. if sold at the rate of 565. per quarter. The difference in measurements, which was so liberally allowed for on the other side, is here ignored, and a profit shown which would really not exist —565. per English quarter being only equal to 6s. 9jfd. per bushel of 601bs. So that our contemporary's esti mate actually shows a margin on wheat purchased in Lyttelton at 3s. 9d. per bushel, of only £d., and our estimate sd. —little enough in either case, but we will return to the discussion of this interest ing matter in a later article.
A Gleam of Sunshine. —Our tele grams to-day announce a rise in wool of ten per cent. This means an extra L250,0G0 at least on the New Zealand wool crop. Moors’s Lyrics. Professor Hughes announces that he will, on Tuesday next, lecture upon the subject of Thomas Moore, the poet “par excellence” of the Green Island, and the entertainment will be varied by the introduction of instru mental music suitable to the occasion. Sunday School Treat. —One of those enjoyable meetings which are always looked forward to and welcomed by the youngsters was held to-day, when some two hundred of the Episcopalian Sunday School pupils enjoyed their annual treat. Service was held in the church by Mr. Ward at 11 a.m., and the children, with banners flying, marched to Hay Smith’s paddock, where, under Mr. 0. E. Eooks’ and the teachers’ superintendence, they went through a programme which seemed to delight all concerned. A tea meeting is to be held this evening in one of the mill buildings kindly lent for the oc casion by Messrs. Saunders’ Bros. A Religious Revival in Norfolk Island.— lntelligence received from Nor folk Island is to the effect that the Island is at present passing through a phase of religious mania, unparalleled in the his tory of the country. Crowded meetings are nightly held, and an extraordinary change is working amongst the people. The Irish Relief Fund. —At Timaru a meeting called to further the Irish relief fund was not well attended on Thursday, but a committee was appointed to canvass for subscriptions. The Timaru Catholics have raised LBO, those at Temuka, Ll3O, and at Waimate L 325. A Slight Difference.— “ Chispa,” the ancient popular correspondent of the “ Herald,” offered a prize for the best ex ponent of a small sum in arithmetic in last night’s issue, but as a vei-y grave error was patent in it, we waited upon him, and discovered that whatwas intendedfor '32lb. was printed 321bs. So that the following will be the correct calculation for the lads to work out :—“Messrs. Friedlander Bros, have sold during the present har vest 52 tons of wire for the reaping and binding machines. The wire is No. 20 gauge, and weighs -321 b. per 100 ft. What number of miles is the 52 tons ; and if it takes 4jibs, of wire to tie an acre of crop, how many acres have been tied ?” Now the sporting editor of the “ Guar dian” has also been fired with the ambi tion to have another mystery solved, and offers a prize of a fat goose to the sub scriber who can give an answer to the fol lowing question : —lf the Borough Coun cil strikes a shilling rate, how long will it be before they can prevent the footpath from being made a lumber yard, on which to stack packing cases and empty casks ?
County Council Election. —Mr. T. Bullock was yesterday returned, unop posed, as member for the Upper Ash burton Riding in the seat formerly occu pied by the late C. Reed, Escp Temperance Lecture. —Dr. Rosehy, one of the ablest champions of the tem perance cause in New Zealand, will de liver a free lecture in the Town Hall on Monday evening, the 23rd inst. Pre vious to the lecture the Good Templai’s will walk in procession from the lodge room to the Hall. Cricket. —A match has been arranged between the Ashburton and the Timaru clubs for Thursday the 26th Feb. The Ashburton team will comprise Messrs. Denshire, Westenra, Saunders (S.) Field, Andrews (G.), Grant, Anderson, Hodder, Buchanan (T.), Ashwood, Fooks (A.). Emergencies—Moriarty and A. Andrews. Umpire—Mr. Whitley ; scorer —Mr. Poyntz. The Timaru team are a stiff lot to beat, and our players had better take advantage of the practice that will be held every evening till the event. Pastor Chiniquy at Timaru. —At the close ofPastorJChiniquy's lecture on Thurs day at Timaru, Mr. Granger, one of the Committee, stated that owing to certain expressions used by Pastor Chiniquy he would sever his connection with the Com mittee, as he considered he was not furthering the interests of Protestantism by his language. Crown Lands Guide No. I.—A pam phlet- having this title and published by the authority of the Honorable the Minis ter of Laiuls is before us. We cannot ex plain the intentions of this publication better than in the opening paragraph of its preface, viz :—“ The object of this pub lication is to afford, more especially to per sons who may have recently arrived in New Zealand, and to others who may be ignorant of the land system of the colony, such general information as to the charac ter and localities of Crown lands, and the terms and conditions on which they may bo obtained as will enable those in quest of land to set about its selection without much trouble.” A useful map accom panies the pamphlet which can be seen on application at our office. Thursday’s Land Sale. —At the sale of sections on Thursday the whole 87 were disposed of, realising ajtotal sum of LlOOl. Wc may mention that Mr. Bullock, who was the auctioneer, sold on behalf of Messrs. Edmiston Bros, and Gundry. We mention this all the move readily that a rumor—which we are authorised to emphatically contradict—was in cir culation yesterday, to the effect that the firm of Edmiston Bros, and Gundry had retired from business, and that Mr. Bullock was again to assume proprietor ship of the auction mart. The firm have not oven the most remote intention of relinquishing business. We suppose the rumor has gained currency from the fact that one of the brothers Edmiston is in weak health in the North Island, while the other is ill in Christchurch. Threshing.— Harvesting in many dis tricts is now approaching completion, and the threshing machines will shortly make their all-important revelations. In fact, we have already returns of oats and bar ley from the Ashburton-Rakaia Plains, the yield of each cereal generally exceed ing 30 bushels an acre. Mr. J. E. Gal lotly, of Kyle, is now threshing wheat, and our correspondent was informed on the ground yesterday that the average turn out would exceed 25 bushels per acre, some of the better crop reaching 30 bushels. We have a sample from this farm before us, and it appears to be a nice marketable wheat. We shall watch the yields with much interest, and endeavor to furnish our readers with reliable particu lars as they come to hand, but we fear it will not be our pleasurable duty to chro nicle in many cases so satisfactory a result as that attained by Mr. Galletly. How ever, we think all the Plain crops un affected by rust will compare favorably with the one under notice. A Wonderful Stroke of Business. — A gentleman in Auckland (says the local “ Herald ”) lias received a letter from a relative in England giving an account of a clever and daring business stroke. The writer, who dates from Liverpool, says : “ We have had great excitement in the cotton market. A German Jew, called Ranger, bought, some months ago, all the cotton in the United States that was likely to reach this port in October. He then went about in Liverpool, buying all the cotton to arrive from the local brokers. They sell cotton that has no existence, if they think it a good speculation, trusting to buy in a lower market, and so hundreds and thousands of bales are sold daily that have no existence. Mr. Ranger bought from all who would sell, with the promise that the delivery would take place in October. When October came, and the cargoes began to arrive from America, the brokers found that they could not make purchases, that the cargoes were disposed of, and were not for sale. Mr. Ranger then called upon the brokers to fulfil their con tract to him, failing which, he would execute the penalty for non-delivery. They found that no one had cotton except Mr. Ranger, and they were obliged to go to him to buy in order to sell to him again. The delivery under these contracts was to take place before noon on Oct. 31. During the last days in October the ex citement was terrific, and the Exchange on the last day of the month was a little Babel itself. A place about the size of the Albert Bar rack square was filled with a clamorous excited multitude, shouting and hollowing at the top of their voices, just like the m ib on Derby Day, when the horses are first seen rounding Tattenlxanx cor ner. In all this whirlpool of excite ment Mr. Ranger was a calm as Jupiter. He clears L 150,000. He is a short, thickset man, with a firm determined chin, not a happy face. He has the telegraph wire alongside his bod, from which he can send messages and news all over the world.” Effect or Music on Animals. —It is certain that the songs of birds, as well as most other forms of musical sounds, have as their express object the charming of female ears. It is fairly certain, too, that the presence of a quasi-melodic element in many of the animal cries, e.g., the neigh ing of tiie horse, is to be accounted for by its being pleasurable to the ears of the particular animal’s companions. One may even suppose that in many sounds, as the crowing of the cock, the individual that utters the music enjoys the result of its own performances. The question naturally arises whether sensibility to the pleasurable character of musical sounds is not much more widely diffused among animals than would appear from the quantity of music which they produce. The fact that birds, when confined, are excited and stimulated to song by the sound of other birds or ether musical sounds, set ms to point to tho presence of a wide and catholic musical sensibility. The many stories of the wonderful effects of music in taming wild animals, if there is any truth in them, would appear to show that species which are incapable of uttering anything like musical sounds are endowed with the correspond ing musical sensibility. It is a well-attested fact, we believe, that the dolphin follows a ship in which music is performed. Brchm says that the horse is delighted with the note of the trumpet; and, ac cording to the same authority, even the dog, which is apparently tormented by the notes of a soprano voice, remains undis turbed by those of a bass voice.—“ An imal music,” in the “ Oornhill Magazine.”
Presentation. —lt is always gratifying tohearof kindly feeling subsisting between employers and employed, and we have therefore great pleasure in taking note of the fact that yesterday the assistants and others in the employ of T R. Hodder and Company presented the head of the firm, Mr. Hodder, senior, with five very hand some volumes, in token of their apprecia tion of his kindness and considerateness towards them. Mr Hodder, on receipt of the testimonial, expressed the pleasure such a mark of his employees’ good will gave him. It was doubly gratifying to him, inasmuch as it was the first instance in his 35 years’ business career, in which he had met with employees who chose such a tangible an unexpected mode of expressing their appreciation of the con sideration he has invariably shown to wards those employed by him. The oc casion of Mr. Hodder’s 53rd birthday was taken advantage of as an appropriate time for making the presentation. The Reason Why.— lt will be seen by a report in another column that the valua latiori list for the Mount Hutt riding was passed without any objectors appearing. As very prominent objections to tlxe rolls prepared for other ridings are sent in, we have endeavored to discover why the Mount Hutt roll should pass so easily, and the solution of the mystery is palp able. The Mount Hutt riding, and its parent the South Rakaia Road Board, do not, and have not as yet struck a rate, consequently nobody has anything to pay ; and there is not the slightest need for the appearance of the valuation list, the judge, the valuator, or the ratepayers. We imagine some landowners will be rather astonished at the valuation, if the Mount Hutt Board strikes a rate this year. The Wool Sales. —The following tele gram to the New Zealand Loan and Mer cantile Agency Company, Limited, was sent to us from Wellington, per our special wire last night. The same tele gram appears in the Christchurch evening papers : —London, 18th February, 1880 : —Wool : The sales opened with spirit on the 17 th inst., at an average advance of Id to F|d. on last sale prices. Up to date 199,000 bales have arrived ; 25,000 bales are admissible to the series ; 32,000 bales have been sent to the manufacturing dis tricts direct. The opening catalogue con tained 7000 bales. Competition by both Home and foreign buyers is active. Tho following advances on hist sale prices are exhibited : —Superior greasy, Id. to lid. ; combing washed, 2d. ; scoured, 2d. ; clothing washed, Id. ; crossbred clothing washed, 2d. Lambs’ market unchanged. A Big Difference. —At the last meet ing of the Mount Somers Road Board the tender of Mr. Wm, Howson, con tractor, was accepted at L 378 for addi tions to the Board’s office and cottage. He failed to take up the contract, and the next lowest, Messrs. Nelson and Coutts, at L4BO, was then accepted. The latter firm are now busily engaged with some 12 carpenters in the erection of the Dromore goods shed. Murderous Horses. —A most extra ordinary occurrence took place at Wake field two or three days ago, in which three ordinarily quiet horses exhibited disposi tions which are fortunately very seldom met with in domestic animals It appears that a lady, who until recently has resided in town, went on a visit to her father’s homo at Wakefield, taking with her a goat which was placed in a paddock by itself. The other day, however, the goat broke out of its paddock, and got into another, in which three horses were grazing. Now as a rule horses and goats feed together on the best of terms, but in this instance the horses, apparently with malice afore thought, went for that goat, and the three beasts caught the goat by their teeth, and literally tore the poor brute asunder. Their shrieks, our informant could call the noise they made by no other name, were audible half a mile away, and these attracting the attention of the lady re ferred to, she was about to go to the rescue of the goat, but she had to run for her own safety. It was found impossible to drive the horses from their victim, which they crushed beyond all recognition, for having torn the brute in pieces, they stamped the remains into the ground, even its bones being broken into small frag ments, and these driven into the soil. Such a case as the above we never before heard of, and it seems almost incredible that three animals should have arranged to carry out such a horrible action ; but, nevertheless, the truth of the story we are assured of.—“ Nelson Colonist. ” Jacob’s Ladder. —A clergyman of Thornhill, Dumfriesshire, was lately ex amining the parish school. In the course of examination, the Bible class was brought forward. After many questions had been asked and answered, greatly to the satis faction of the minister, he proposed that any boy might ask him a question, as he might then have an idea what par ticular information they wanted. A pause ensued. At last a bright-looking boy said, “ Sir, I would like to ask one.” “Well, my little man,” asked the minister, “ what is the question you are to ask?” “Sir,” said the boy, “ what was the use of Jabob’s Ladder when the angels had wings ? ” Tho minister felt taken aback, took out his snuff-box, and looked at the boy. “I think, my little man, that is the very question I should have asked at the class, and I will give sixpence to any boy in the class who will answer it. ” After a some what long pause one little fellow, third from the bottom, held out his hand. “ Well,” said the minster, “ can you answer that question?” “Yes six - .” “Well,” what was the use of the ladder when the angels had wings ? ” “ Oh, sir, the angels were poukin’ (moulting) and conldna flee.” The minister is taking an interest in that boy.
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LATEST FROM EUROPE. (Reuter's Telegram.} London, Fob. 16. Sailed—Steamship Chimborazo, from Plymouth. A small portion of her cargo, which was damaged by the recent acci dent, had to be left behind. February 17. Three per cent, consols, 98. The new series of the colonial wool auctions opened to-day. 8000 bales were catalogued for the opening sales. There was a fix-m and active demand, and Aus tralian wools at the close of tho day showed an advance of 10 per cent, com pared with last auctions. There was a large attendance of Home and foreign buyers. London, Fob 18. Three per cent Consols remain un changed at 98. 5 per cent. New Zealand 10-40 loan has advanced 1 per cent., and is to-day quoted at 1044. Adelaide wheat per 4961b5, ex ware house, further advanced Is., to-day’s quotations being 595. Adelaide flour un changed. Market for Australian tallow unchanged at last quotations, viz., best beef, 365. ; best mutton, 38s. Cd. per cwt. St. Petersburg, Feb. 17, evening. Intense excitement has been occasioned in this city in consequence of a renewed attempt to destroy the Czar and the entire Imperial family. From the particulars which have at present transpired, it ap pears that about the time at which the guests invited to a grand dinner at the Winter Palace were assembled to dine, a mine fired by electricity was suddenly exploded under the guard room, which is situated immediately beneath tho grand dining hall. A terrific ex plosion took place, causing a large rent in the flooring of the dining hall, where the Imperial family were supposed to be
congregated. Most providentially, how ever, they had not assembled, and all the members of the family consequently escaped. The guard room was, however, completely destroyed. Five of the guards were killed on the spot, and no less thin thirty othei’s less seriously wounded. Not the slightest doubt is entertained that a deliberate attempt was made to assassi nate the Czar and the Imperial family, and the act is believed to be connected with the plot to destroy the Palace, which was discovered some time ago. St. Petersburg, Feb. 18. On an examination being made at the Winter Palace it was discovered that a mine, consisting of dynamite and gun cot ton, liad been laid. The ti’ain was ti’aced from the inner court to the fuel cellar. The escape of those in the palace was most providential. {Age S/eaat.) London, Feb. 18. A Turkoman expedition under Abdul Oman is approaching Baikh without op position, occasioning great excitement amongst tho Gabulese. Tho “ Times’ ” statement that the Eng lish manufacturers are unwilling to exhibit at Melborne is contradicted. The Municipality of Paris voted 5000 francs to defray the cost of special collec tion of exhibits for Melbourne. The Chinese are being dismissed from the factories and railway works in Cali fornia, owing to popular pressure. The Turkoman chiefs have been ordered to levy 60,000 men for the purpose of of fensive operations against the Russians. The Khan of Merv has appealed to India and Pei’sia for artillery. By the explosion at St. Petersburg, 30 Imperial guards were wounded and 7 killed. AUSTRALIAN. [Renter's ) Melbourne, Feb. 19. A Mr. Black has announced his inten tion of offering himself as a candidate for Malden in the Government iutex-est in opposition to the Hon. James Service, the leader of the Opposition. Arrived —Arawata, s.s., fx’oixx New Zea land. At the trial of the Provincial and Suburban Bank Directors, a long opening speech was made on behalf of the prosecu tion. [S/teeial.) Sydney, Feb. 19. The Government have commissioned George Folingsby, a Melbourne artist, to paint a portrait of Sir Hercules Robinson. Five thousand bushels of New Zealand oats were sold by auction. Milling fetched 2s. 9d. ; feed, 2s. to 2s. 34d. Calcutta telegx - axxxs state that wool-packs are suffering and jute advancing rapidly. PEE OUR SPECIAL WIRE. INTE RPRO YIN GIAL. Auckland, Feb. 20. The steaxner Rotomahana brought over from Syclxxey 632 bales of wool and 52 tons of zinc. These are for transhipment to New York by the barque Elmiranda, which is daily expected hei’e from Welling ton. At present tlxex’e is no vessel loading ixx Sydney for New York, axxd rates of freight are considerably higher in that port than here, so that in the present instance it will pay shippers to traxxship oxi to Auckland, as the Elmiranda is re ported to have been chartered oxx favor able terms. At the Waste Lands Board,’ the Chair man announced the I'eceipt of a letter from Mr. J. W. Treadwell, Seci’etary of the Working Men’s Association at Christ church, reciting the terms upon which they wished to take up lands near Hamil ton. One condition was that settlers with their families should be conveyed to the land free of cost, and that they should be provided with work for some time. Mr. Tonks observed that the writer had omitted a very essential condition—viz., that the settlers should bo provided wi'.h coxxxfortable Ixomes, and supplied with full rations for the first three years. Under terms like these he should like to settle down himself. Mr. Treadwell’s overtixres were not accepted. Capt. Colbeck addresses the Marsden electors next week. Mr. W. G. Hurst exhibits onions grown at his estate, Takapuna Lake, weiglxixxg 21bs. lOozs., and measuring 28J inches in circunxference. The smallest in the bed weighs over one pouxxd. Chemical maxxure was used, known as Hurst’s mixture. The City Council has 400 claims for compensation. Plans for new Bank premises for the New South Wales Bank have been com pleted. A large and substantial building will be erected in Queen street. The prejudice against the French Com munists is so great that the owxxei's refuse to let houses to them. The employers of labor also look with suspicion on them, and refuse to employ oven the political exiles. Rook, charged with the embezzlement of the Oddfellows funds has been re manded. Bail was accepted in L2OO. Simon, alias Joe, the Fijian clxai’ged with attempted rape on a child under five years, at Parnell, was remanded for a week. Napier, Feb. 19. Some natives on Harding’s station, Mount Yemen, have stopped men fencing under threats of violence. Major Scully and an interpreter have left for Mount Vernon. A survey party from the dis turbed Patca country have returned to town to-day, having been threatened by the natives. It is also reported, though tho report yet lacks confirmation, that men have been turned off Moorehouse station, Patea. Wellington, Feb. 20. A subscription is being raised to alleviate the distress at present prevailing in Wel lington. The following are tho members of the Royal Commission on railways Colonel I eax - ce, representing Wellington; J. M‘Cosh Clark, Auckland ; Oswald Curtis, Nelson; E. G. Wright. M. H. R., Canter bury ; Jno. Reid, of Ellerslie, Otago. A deputation, repi-esenting the unem ployed immigrants, waited on the Colonial Treasurer this morning, urging the neces sity of providing them with work, or with the means of getting out of the city and into the country. The number of unem ployed immigrants was stated to be 200. The Colonial Treasurer replied that Go vernment had given the matter vex - y serious consideration, and had come to tlxe conclusion that the best tiling to be done was to provide work for the unem ployed. With this view they had deter mined to proceed with the construction of a number of roads, and the contracts for formation of these roads would be let at suitable prices to those who were unem ployed at present. A deputation from tho unemployed waited on Government this morning, with reference to obtaining wosk. Tlxe Minis ter replied that Government intended opening several roads, which were to be let in small contracts, and would afford employment for a large number of men. Timaru, Feb. 20. A wet sou’-wester set in this evening. Father Chiniquy delivers his last lecture to-night. Tlxe Geraldine County Council resolved to make Timaru the county town instead of Temuka. Dunedin, Fob. 20. The “ Star” is authorised to state that the Union Company takes volunteers from any port to Nelson and back at single fares. The Kaitangata fund trustees distri buted during the year L 1464. There have
been four additional claimants on the fund : —four widows re-married. The “ Cam am Mail” states that .1. H. Pope, ex-master of the Girls High School has been eppointed Inspector of Native Schools for both islands. The Builders’ Association have fixed wages at—Bricklayers, plasterers, and masons, 12s. per day ; carpenters, 10s. ; laborers, Bs. The Carpenters Association declined to accept less than 12s. The meeting of ratepayers last night, to consider the excessive salaries paid by the Corporation to odicers, was adjourned, pending a report by the Council's com mittee on the same subject.
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AUSTRALIAN. ( Renter's). Melbourne, Feb. 20. Sir Charles Gavan Duffy, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly during last Parliament, loaves for England by the out going Suez mail steamer Assam. Lingard, the actor, has been served with a writ at the instance of J. 0. Williamson for L2OOO damages, in connection with the performance of “Pinafore” by the Lingard Troupe. Sydney, Feb. 20. Brandy—Hennessy’s case, 355. to 375. ; quarters, 11s. tkl. to 12s. ; kerosene, diamond, Is. 2d. ; Dcvoe’s, Is. 4d. to Is. 9|d. ; rice—Patna, L2O to L2l : New Zealand wheat, 4s. : New Zealand oats, 2s. Cd ; New South Wales maize, 2s. 3d. to 2s. 6d ; tobacco—Raven’s twist, Is. sd. ; Sugar Company’s No. 1 pieces, L4O; candles, Deßoubaix’s, 7d. to S£d. Adelaide, Feb. 20. Wheat is firm at 4s. 8d per bushel; flour, LlO 15s. to Lll.
ASSESSMENT COURTS.
MOUNT HUXT ROAD DISTRICT. (Before Mr. F. Guinness, Judge.) The Assessment Court for the above district was held at the Road Board office, Methvon, yesterday. Only one objection had been lodged, and the objector did not appear. The valuation list was then passed and signed by the Judge. WAKANUI ROAD DISTRICT. (Before Mr. F. Guinness, Judge.) The Wakanui Assessment Court was held in the Town Hall oil Thursday last, the only persons who attended being Mr. F. G. P. Leach, the Valuator, and Mr. C. C. Fooks, who appeared to oppose on behalf of the Road Board. Mr. Leach considered that as his con tract for the compilation of the rolls had been made with the County Council, the Court could not recognise any objections on the part of an inferior body. The Magistrate pointed out to Mr. Loach that under clause 14 of the Rating Act, the Road Board, by their Chairman or Clerk, could object to the roll, and that Mr. Fooks was the proper individual to oppose. Mr. Fooks then pointed out a number of errors in the roll, and Mr. Leach asked for permission to correct them. After discussion, the roll was ordered to be cor rected, and to be placed in the hands of the Board, and a copy of it lodged with the County Council by March 11th, to be then open for the inspection of the rate payers till March 25, and the Assessment Court to be held on April 3rd.
RESIDENT MAGISTRATE’S COURT.
■ i ASHBURTON— Thursday, Feb. 19. (Before Mr. F. Guinness, R. M.) The Springfield Coal Co. v. W. H. Zouch.- —Examination, on the application of defendant, of defendant’s witnesses under “ The Resident Magistrate’s Evi dence Act, 1870.” Mr. Branson for the defendant. No appearance for plaintiffs. Joshua Tucker—l am agent for Messi’s. Montgomery and Co. at Ashburton. The firm of Montgomery and Co. have had dealings with the Springfield Coal Co. Limited, plaintiffs in this action.... Our firm have received coal from the plaintiffs It was consigned by them from the Shef field railway station in trucks to us. They have always charged us with five (5) tons in each truck. We have weighed trucks from time to time, but not every truck. Of the trucks which we have had only one was over the weight. The others were all under weight, from two to five hundred weight short. One that we received on the 28th Oct. was 14 cwt. short. There was particular care taken to ascertain ac curately the weight of this truck. The price we paid for this coal at the railway station at Sheflied was 18s. per ton. The freight from Sheffield to Ashburton was Bs. sd. per ton. Examination adjourned till 24th inst. Friday, Feb. 20. (Before Dr. Trevor, J.P.) CRUELTY TO ANIMALS. John Boulger was charged with cruelty to a horse. Win. Rouse, constable, stationed at Rakaia, sworn, said —From information I received I went to Mr. William Saunders’ farm at Rakaia on the 13th, and saw a horse which had been badly beaten about the head, apparently with a chain. The horse was bleeding from the head and nose, and the skin was torn off at the eye brows, I don’t think the horse could travel to here. By accused—l did not see you kick the horse, or strike it with a chain The mark on the back is not a saddle mark : it has been made by a chain, and is a re cent injury. R. Darrick, sworn—l live near Rakaia. I saw accused on the 10th inst. He came to my place for a machine. When he yoked his horses to a machine, one of them would not start, and he took it out of the harness and beat it with a plough chain. He then put it in the harness, and after it would not start the second time, he again took it out and beat it with the chain. He then put another horse in the machine, and allowed the beaten one to follow. By accused—l saw the mare on the following day, and saw marks about her eyes but none on her body. By the Bench—The eye-brows were very much knocked about and swollen. The mare was able to walk. Samuel Loy—Defendant came to take a reaper from me on the 10th, and one of the mares would not start. He flogged her with a plough chain twice. I again saw her on the 12th, and she was hanging her head down and looked bad. By the Bench —The mare was very badly treated. Accused did not strike her about the head when 1 saw £ him strike her. Accused said he had struck the mare a few times' with the chain. The mare was in good health and able to work. She got the injuries to her head by hitting it against the machine pole. The Magistrate said the horse had been treated in a brutal manner. Had it been proved that he had struck the mare about the head ho would have fined him veiy heavily. The penalty he was liable to was L2O, but as it was only proved he had struck it about the body he would give him the benefit of the doubt respecting this, and only fine him 40s. and costs, L2 4s. Cd.
CALEDONIAN SOCIETY.
❖ The annual meeting of the Caledonian Society was held at Quill’s Hotel last night. The attendance was limited. Mr. St. George Douglas occupied the chair. The Hon. Secretary, Mr. J. E. H. Harris, read the report, and on the motion of Mr. Wilkie, seconded by Mr. Parkin, the report was adopted. A vote of thanks
was accorded to Mr. Hay T. Smith for his kindness in giving the use of his paddock. The annual balance-sheet was then sub mitted to the meeting, showing a credit balance of L 8 13s. Gd.; liabilities amount ing to L 5 7s. 2d., due to Mi'. J. Y. Ward; and possible assets of LSO. The Secretary explained that considerable difficulty had been experienced in making up the balance-sheet by himself and the Trea surer, owing to the disinclination of some of the director's to give the necessary information to make up a proper statement. The balance-sheet had not been audited, and it was resolved that the Treasurer and Secretary should sign it, and their signatures should be considered a sufficient audit. Mr. Ward’s account for commission was reduced to L 3 18s. 2d. It was stated that funds were in the hands of some members of the Society who had been written to for a settlement, but had not responded to the calls made on them. The following officers were then re elected :—President —Mr. Mat. Stitt ; vice president, Dr. Stewart; treasurer, Mr. Thomas Quill: secretary, Mr. J. Mac Lean Dunn ; directors, Messrs. James Scott, Charles Reed, W. Anderson, Donald Maclean, Robert Mdiar, Duncan Cameron, Niel Maclean, Hay T. Smith, E. Saunders, T. Bullock, W. St. G. Douglas, and John Frazer. Auditors— Messi’s. Weeks and Wilkie. Mr. Weeks proposed a vote of thanks to the late secretary (Mr. Harris) for his past ser vices, which being seconded by Mr. C. Reed, was carried ; and a futher vote was recorded to the directors and other officers, a vote of thanks to the Chairman ter minated the proceedings.
LOAFERS.
The reaping machines have now got well into the marrow of the county’s crop of grain, and before next week is over the “maiden” will have been gathered in on every holding. All the threshers are af work, and every farmer and threshing machine owner has obtained his full com plement of men. Still, there are a large number of harvest workers still un employed who came to the district in the hope of obtaining work. This is not to be wondered at, seeing that the recent scarcity of employment has added greatly to the large gang that invariably makes for the country districts at the approach of harvest. The wages this year have not beau up to those of previous seasons, and some of the more independent of the men have not taken any engagement at all, while the farmers have been able to make a choice of the best bands amongst the largo number who rushed the district, and, as a result, those known to be in competent or inferior, have been left to fill the ranks of the unemployed. There are many industrious and respectable men, both amongst those who have not seen fit to take work, and those who have not been able to find it. There are also some incorrigible loafers who don’t want work, and usually do their very best to avoid taking it. These drones make their appearance here regularly every year, and go through the same pro gramme. Sometimes they vary the scene of their loafing, and spend a harvest season in some other grain grow ing district, but they never include a harvest’s work in the list of their doings. These characters usually hang about until the more industrious men come in from the farms with their cheques, and set about the inevitable “ knocking down ” course which too many of our laboring men, alas ! have not yet learned to avoid. When the men come in and indulge in their idea of a jollification—that is, a debauch of liquor—the .loafers commence their harvest, and the poor fellows, who have, worked hard for their cheques, find themselves very soon lighter by a large sum than when they came into town. The loafers and ne’er-do-wells are mostly well known to the police, and we would advise our officers to watch them. To use a Yankee phrase, Sergeant Pratt’s “ eye balls are pretty well skinned,” and if the hangers-on are not “ run in ” before they have time to do much mischief, and kept out of the possibility of coming down on the soft ones’ hard earned money until it has found its way to the fulfilment of its legitimate mission, it will be no fault of. the sergeant or bis constables.
STARTLING INVENTION.
$ Will wonders ever cease. Certain it is that marvels in scientific discovery are fol lowing one another in rapid succession. The most recent and the most wonderful appears simply incredible. A New York Cable Company has secured the exclusive right to the use of an electrical discovery wherewith at least 200, and as many as 2000 words a minute can be signalled through a submarine wire ! It is said that what could at the maxi mum speed to be sent through the conduct ing wire between London or Paris and New York would be equal to the number of words contained in one number of the “ Times ” or “New York Herald,” and it is also asserted that, by this process, an entire number of either of the above named journals could be despatched through the cable from New York to Lon don to Paris, or from London to New York, and be produced at those points in fac simile on a stereotyped block or plate, complete and ready to be printed from in thirty minutes and' at a trifling expense. Not only it is possible to do all this, we are assured, but furthermore secrecy and despatch may be obtained in this wise : The sender writes on a piece of prepared paper, places it in a box, a handle is turned, the message returns to the sender, and at the end of the wire a blank sheet is sent to the person addressed. When the paper is heated, the message appears on the blank sheet. To a Dublin gentleman, whose name is well-known in the scientific world—Mr. Thomas A. Dillon —belongs the credit of the invention, certain improved electric batteries controlled by the American Cable Company serving as the basis of the new discovery. AVith the combined use of these two inventions it is believed that the company will be enabled to reduce the tariff for cable messages between New York and the five 'different countries to he directly connected with its cables, to the extent of from three to five cents per word. AVe have the further statement, that the Anglo American Company offered to buy the invention for L 400,000, and that as that company lacked the proper electric instruments for giving effect to the new process, it would have been lost to the public world.—“ British and Colonial Re gister. ”
CORRESPONDENCE.
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SUNDAY “CLOSING.”
To the Editor. Sir, —I must confess to feeling nearly crushed beneath the force of “ Anti- Humbug’s ” remarks in Thursday’s “ Guardian,” yet I fail to see ajwlogic therein. “Anti-Humbug” wouldTßyvia of the last, I presume, to argue Sr an entire absence of clothing on the ‘ •' hitman form divine,” yet the inference' to be drawn from what he writes would lead one to conclude that because it is custo mary to wear a certain amount of clothing for decency’s sake, it would be as well to have the whole body enveloped in a huge extinguisher. Whether the man who wishes to retain the privileges which are associated with the Christian Sabbath, or the man who would insert the thin end of the wedge to see a sort of French Sunday introduced, has the prior claim to a “big heart and sound sense,” I leave an intelli gent public to decide. —I am, &c., Zaccheus.
MR. ALFRED SAWDERS, M.H.R., ON DRUGS AND HYDROPATHY.
To thu Editor. Sir.— ln accordance with my promise, I now take up my pen to make a few observations on some circumstances and events connected with the illness and death of the late Mrs. Buchanan. The proceedings of that coroner’s inquest showed such an absurd veneration for the opinion of legally qualified medical prac titioners that I cannot hope to gain any attention to what I say in opposition to their practice until I have given your readers a few of the opinions of those who stand, or have stood, highest in the medical profession, as to the use of drugs. I had better begin with the highest authority, Sir Jno. Forbes. He says : ‘■'There is now no proof whatever that any remedy administered by the most ex perienced physician exercises the slightest influence over disease. In a large propor tion of the cases treated by allopathic (drug) physicians, the disease is cured by nature, and not by them. In a lesser, but still not a small proportion, the dis ease is cured by nature in spite of them— their interference opposing instead of assisting the cure. What, indeed, is the history of medicine, but a history of per petual changes in the opinions and prac tice of its professors respecting the very same subjects —changes often extreme and directly opposed to one another ? What differences of opinion—what an array of alleged facts directly at variance with each other—what contradictions—what opposite results of a like experience—what ups and downs—what glorification and degradation of the same remedy—what confidence now, what despair anon in encountering the same disease with the very same weapons —what horror and intolerance at one time of the very opinions and practices which, previously and subsequently, are cherished and admired.” Sir Thomas Watson, Bart., said to be the most eminent drug practitioner of the nineteenth century, has bled, blistered, purged, starved, stuffed, and stimulated for the same disease. He tells us in his “ Practice of Physic ” that he has bled patients for apoplexy to the extent of pro ducing hemeplegia, and that to cure hydrocephalus he bled children three months old freely, blistered them, and dosed with mercurial propartions, jalap, and scammony. But now he says, “To me it has been a life vaguely, how ignorantly, /lioWT*ashly, drugs have been prescribed. We try this, and, not succeeding, we try that, and baffled again we try something else; and it is fortunate if we do no haral in these our tryings. Our profession is continually floating on a sea of doubts about questions of the gravest importance. Of theraputics as a trustworthy science it is certain that we have as yet only the expectation. ” Dr. Fuller says, “At pre&int we are absolutely without data for the administra tion of medicine ; the profession possesses no authoritative record of a single thera peutic fact.” Dr. Bostock says, “ Every dose of medicine given is a blind experiment on the vitality of the patient.” Dr. Reid says “Less slaughter, I am convinced, has been effected by the sword than by the lancet. More infantile sub jects in this metropolis (London) are, perhaps, diurnally destroyed by the mortar and postal than in the ancient Bethlehem fell victims in one day to the Herodian massacre.” Dr. Forth says, “ There is scarcely a more dishonest trade imaginable than medicine in its present state. ” Dr. Prank says, “ Thousands are annually slaughtered in the quiet sick room. ” Dr. Ramage says, “ I fearlessly assert that in most cases the sufferer would be safer without a physician than with one.” Dr. John Johnson says, “ I declare as my conscientious' conviction, founded on long experience and reflection, that if there was not a single physician, surgeon, man-midwife, chemist, apothecary, drug gist, or drug on the face of the earth, there would be less sickness and less mortality than now prevail.” Dr. Mason Good says, “ Drugs have destroyed more lives than war, pestilence, and famine combined.” Dr. Bailie exclaimed on his death bed, “ I wish I could be sure that I have not killed more than I have cured. I have no faith in physic. ” How, sir, seeing that such are the opinions of themost able and honest of the “legally qualified medical practitioners” as to their own system of trying to cure disease by the administration of poisons ; and seeing, as I have done, thousands of persons relieved or cured, by what ap peared to me simple, natural, and safe processes, and having moreover seen scores of “ legally qualified medical prac titioners” come themselves to be cured by “the ignorant peasant Priessnitz” and the “ deluded woolen factor Smedley ” —I do honestly and sincerely believe that I committed no crime against society, and did nothing that should have subjected me or mine to persecution when I acted on my own strong convictions so far as to take my own dying daughter out of the hands that both she and I believed, to be causing her unnecessary suffering, and en suring her certain and early death. Hor shall T over think it was any crime to have relieved that distressing breath, and opened that closed skin, and put a stop to that destructive straining sickness, even though it was done too late to save her life. But the great “ legally qualified medical practitioners ” of Vienna, when they failed in their attempt to put down Priessnitz by their appeal to the Emperor on the ground that his numerous illegal cures were “ dangerous to religion and the mon archy,” used to get the peasants at Grafen berg to throw a few stones at his patients, —so that I have no right to be surprised that our little affairs in Ashburton should take the same turn. But I have nothing to say against the Ashburton doctors, how ever much I may condemn and their “ legal ” practice. TwooWltea• I only just know by sight, and one of them I know by experience to be a very px-ompt, skilful, judicious surgeon, and a very noble good hearted n»n. It is nothing new fqiTOie to be threatened with a verdict of manslaughter. My neigh bors both here and iiiJSelson can testify that I have taken many Bmgerous cases of fever, diphtheria, and other diseases out of the helpless hands of the legally qualified medical practitioners with the certainty that all their power of revenge would bo brought to bear upon my unfortunate head if they could ever see one of my cases terminate as their own so often do.
THE GUARDIAN, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1880.
ASHBURTON RETAIL s. d. LIST. s . d. Butter, inferior to best 1? lb i O to - 0 6 Esks, t? dozen I A to 1 6 Cheese, prime quality, 1? lb o 8 to I 0 Bacon, prime smoked, $ lb o IO to I 0 flams iu cloth, lb - I O to 1 4 Flour in baqs, 1? loolb 14 6 to 0 0 Oatmeal, 251b - 6 O to 0 0 Lard, # lb - - - 0 9 to 0 0
MESSRS. H. MATSON AND CO., AUCTIONEERS, &c., Hold fortnightly stock SALES at Ashburton and Timvald. Next sale at TINWALD YARDS, on TUESDAY, March. 2nd, 1880. 0. PERCY COX, 427G* Agent, Ashburton. BARLEY. BARLEY. THE UNDERSIGNED are PUR CHASERS of really choice bright MALTING BARLEY. Only extra fine samples are wanted. ROYSE, STEAD, & CO., 523g* Christchurch. WHEAT FREIGHT TO THE UNITED KINGDOM. THE undersigned, having completed their charters ' for the ensuing grain season, will regularly despatch first class iron ships to various ports in the United Kingdom. Several other equally high class iron vessels are also chartered, and will follow. For freight, apply to P. CUNNINGHAM & CO. ; Or to 488g* ROYSE, STEAD, & GO., Christchurch. ENGLISH WHEAT SHIPMENTS. TH E Undersigned are prepared to ship wheat to London or any other Port in the United Kingdom for farmers or others, making liberal CASH ADVANCES against same on favorable terms. Farmers placing their Wheat in our hands for shipment can rely upon the ENGLISH CHARGES being REDUCED to a minimum, and upon receiving PROMPT ACCOUNT SALES. Intending shippers wishing to avail themselves of the present opportunity of testing the London and other English wheat markets, are recommended to make IMMEDIATE APPLICATION for space. ROYSE, STEAD, & CO., 489g* Christchurch. 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 his efforts to please, he is prepared to guarantee a perfect fit in every case. TANCRED STREET, (Next Orr and Cj.’s.) CRAIGHEAD & CO. 982 a
Drunk. —At the 11. M. Court on Thurs day morning <T. Clifford and J. M'Guire were each sent to gaol for 48 hours for drunkenness. v The Sun. According to Professor Dubois-Reymond, of the University of Berlin, there are no physical reasons for apprehending the dissolution of our plane tary system just yet, though how long this world may remain worth living in seems to have been left an open question. In a lecture which he gave last week at Bremen, “ On the end of the world,” the learned professor came to the conclusion that, according to the law of the conser vation of force, the sun can continue to shine only for 17,000,000 years longer. By the expiration of that time the surface of the earth will have been covered by glaciers. |
AG/1880/AG_18800221/MM_01/0003.xml | 6,531 | It was fourteen years ago last October that I returned to my homo in Nelson, after a few days’ absence, and found my wife in a most dangerous and apparently dying condition. She was burning with fever*, dashing, her arms about with pain, and had had no sleep after her confine ment 30 hours ago. She had been at tended most of the day by Dr. Oldham, well known to many Ashburton residents, but fortunately he had left to attend an other-tjatient. As I rolled her up in a wet blankg; the excellent nurse Mrs. J ordan said TJjh, sir, you will be hung ; she can not livy, and all the doctors will try to hang you.” In half an hour the patient was asleep. Early in the morning the doctor returned. I took care not !o see him, but poor Mis. Jordan explained with fear and trembling the daring deed that had been done, and the sound refreshing sleep that had followed. He was nonplussed and could only say “well it has turned out all right at any rate.” Long before her last illness Mrs. Buchanan had had some experience both with drugs and hydropathy. She took the measles when on a visit to some kind friends in Bath about 12 years ago, who of course sent for a legally-qualified medi cal practitioner, when she was drugged for the first time in her life, kept ill for several weeks and out of health for several months, and was never so robust and well afterwards as she had been up to that time. She afterwards saw seven of her brothers and sisters go through the measles at home, without any legally qualified attention or any drugs. She saw them all suffer —nothing compared to what she had done, saw them recover within a week ; and instead of being any the worse for it, were all evidently the better for the wet packs they had worn most of the time. When she came to New Zealand in the Lady Jocelyn she had an opportunity of seeing the effect of drugs on her own andotherchildren. Every one of the infants on board that ship, ex cept hers, died of what was called dysentery. A fond, kind, and in most things a very intelligent mother, who lost tu o infants, told me that she obeyed the doctor to the letter, never brought her darling infants on deck after they were taken ill, never even changed their flannels for fear they should take cold, and waked them up at all hours to give them their medicine regu larly. The said medicine seems to have consisted chiefly of opium. My less obedient daughter, who certainly did not wake her babies up at night to dose them, though in obedience to her orthodox hus band she placed one of them under the “ legally-qualified” treatment of the ship’s doctor, landed that one in just the last stage of opium poisoning. A few days’ hydropathic treatment and fresh air cured the dysentery, but it took many painful months to recover the child from the opium poisoning. I may here just observe that although every infant on board the Lady Jocelyn, excep* Mrs. Buchanan’s, died on that voyage or immediately after landing, no enquiry was held as to the cause of their death. Why should there be 1 Had they not been duly dosed by a “ legally quali fied” young gentleman who had come direct from the great seat of medical knowledge I No meddlesome hydropathist had interfered with his able and orthodox treatment, or dared to suggest that the lungs and skin might be made to relieve the oppressed bowels. No daring heretic of a father had ventured to carry one of the infants out of the salubrious air that is always to be found in a ship’s hold, es pecially when it is full of infants dying with dysentry. No mother had been so prr-nr-„;,-' <rr-, i" to disobey him by chang ing a nightdress—and of course clean sheets were never thought of. But above all, no hot baths had made them “ weak,” and no water, ybot or cold, salt or fresh, had touched their tender skins during their illness, whilst they had morphia pills enough to keep them quiet both day and night. That all the infants in a ship should die under such thoroughly orthodox legal treatment, is one of those inscru table mysteries which no one can fathom and into which it would be presumptuous to enquire either by coroners’ inquest or post mortem examinations. Still, such memories had no doubt something to do with that want of faith in the morphia pills, and unchanged sheets, and unmade bed, and unclogged skin which Dr. Ross complained of in Mrs. Buchanan. When I first saw my daughter in the fever, excited as she was, she wildly grasped my hand and held it as if she expected me to pull her at once out of all her misery. Her first words were “ Oh father, must I be kept constantly sick with trying to take such a lot of milk and beef tea. Dr. Ross says I must take three pints of milk a day, and I can’t do it. This constant sickness will strain me all to pieces, and I can feel that beef tea is poison to me. ” This was said with great difficulty and with most laborious panting. The choked lungs were trying to do duty for themselves and the blocked up skin too, and anyone but a legally qualified allopathic doctor could see that the thing to be done was to reverse that order and make the skin do double duty to relieve the incapable lungs. There were several ways of doing this. Priessnitz would have done it with cold wet sheets. Smedley would have done it with hot soap-suds and water, using mustard to the feet and legs. The first would have been dangerous, as there was not vitality enough left in the patient. The stomach could not prepare the fuel to make heat, and if it could have done so the lungs could not introduce oxygen enough to burn it off or to keep up the insensible fire which sustains the natural heat of a healthy body. Smedley’s strong soap suds might have done it, and done it quickly, but they would have destroyed the oil in the skin, and there was no power left to quickly replace it, as healthy organs would have done ; and the want of it would have caused a sense of chillness which it would have been difficult to meet. For although I had oppressively hot weather and a hi"hly-fevered patient to deal with, I knew that the fever would disappear as soon as Nature’s refrigerator was got to work, and that my ultimate difficulty would be to keep up heat or strength with impaired stomach and impaired lungs. Besides this, there was the difficulty of effectually soap sudding a patient who could only get breath enough to keep alive in one parti cular position, and the great desirability of resting for a single hour the worn-out skin and muscles that had so long been sustain ing the body in its one possible position. a clear case for a hot bath, which would certainly dissolve the peculiar gummy obstruction on the skin which generally appears in fevers, especially where beef tea has been much forced on the patient—would draw many pounds of blood from the gorged lungs, the inflamed stomach and bowels, and relieve the irri tated sympathising brain, while it would cool the burning body, and warm the cold lifeless feet. I knew that allopathic, homoeopathic, and many hydropathic doc tors agreed that a hot bath was weakening, and that Dr. Ross had held up his hands in horror at the idea, and said that if she was Wdt in a warm bath she might pro- get out. But I knew from my »wn experience and observation that a hot bath was not weakening, and that when it opened an obstructed skin it was won derfully strengthening. As Dr. John Armstrong says : “It will bring pounds of HVood to the surface which were suffocating some internal organ ; it will balance the cii’culation sooner than any other means I know. The patient is raised as by the touch of a magic wand from weakness to strength.” And Dr. Carpenter says : “ Perspiration has no weakening effect in itself, except by the diminution of the water in the blood, which may be re-supplied from the
stomach : it may induce very much to invigorate the system. ” I knew that I had to deal with a patient to whom the exertion of getting into or out of bed might prove fatal, but who, nevertheless, had been constantly doing so, and had, moreover, been for days straining with nausea and sickness pro duced by the most mad attempts to force food on a diseased stomach, in quantities and of a character that she could never have digested in health. These constant spasmodic efforts to vomit were violent enough to burst every one of the weakened blood vessels in her body, and both the patient and her attendents, orthodox as the latter were in their ideas of legally qualified doctors, saw that it was ridicu lous for a doctor to continue to order treat ment that excited such destructive efforts, and at the same time to tell them that the patient must not be moved even to have her bed made, or for any purpose of cleanliness or comfort. However, she was safely got into and out of the bath, and with all the improvement I expected —the action of the skin restored, the lungs relieved, the feet warmed, the nerves soothed, and a comfortable sleep followed. But the viscid character of the perspiration con tinued and soon choked the pores again, so that a daily warm bath was for several days necessary to keep her comfortable and the lungs relieved, a large wet body bandage being worn the whole time. After two days of this treatment Dr. Trevor saw her and formed a very favor able opinion of her. Had he seen her on the evening that I first saw her his opinion would probably have been very different. Dr. Ross told him that there had been complication of the right lung, but that he had put that to rights. In telling me of it my daughter said to me “I wonder what they thought had put it to rights. John gave me one pill of his which Dr. Ross said was a great mistake, and he sent another directly after it, like a ferrit after a rat, which was to prevent all the mischief of the first pill, but he never pretended that either of his pills were to do anything for my lungs, which got worse every day, and nothing ever did do them any good until you put my skin to work, which they seem to have no notion of doing.” In four days the fever was quite sub dued. Hydropathy, as usual, had done that easily and quickly, to the great relief of the patient, but we now know that there was an injury to the lungs which nothing could cure. Long as this letter already is, I must not conclude without saying something about the inquest. It will, I know, be con sidered a proof of my naturally heterodox mind if I say anything that may seem to suggest the possibility that even the Resident Magistrate of Ashburton, who acted as coroner on the occasion, could have made any mistakes in his manner of conducting the case. But knowing, as I did, thatif I had kicked my daughter to death with a pair of hob-nailed boots, I should haveheen entitled to some reasonable notice that a charge was to be brought against me, and should have had some voice as to the witnesses to be heard by the jury, some opportunity to question them, and pos sibly have been allowed to say even a few words in my own defence—l thought it a little strange that, even for the greater crime of relieving her sufferings and pro longing her life, without any legal authority to do so, I should be entirely de barred from all the privileges of an ordinary criminal. I thought it stranger still that I should hear for the first time, not in the coroner’s opening speech, but in his final address, that I stood before the jury as an accused party, against whom it would be their duty to find a verdict of manslaughter if they could possibly suppose from the purely one-sided evidence before them, that anything I had done had shortened my daughter’s life. Every witness that was called was known to be unfavorable to hydropathy, and most of them strongly interested in opposing it; whilst the two nurses who were supposed to believe in my treatment ■were not ex amined. Nevertheless those hostile wit nesses were perhaps better than friendly ones, as they proved, without any equivo cation, that my daughter always got better under my treatment, and always got worse under Dr. Ross’. Although some of them swore that the food I had given her was not sufficiently nourishing and stimulating,” they also swore that, at the post mortem examination, they found the body “fairly well nourished ” —a state of things I should never have expected to find after several weeks of typhoid fever. The verdict of the jury was what every one would expect from the evidence before them, and the common practice of juries in similar cases ; but if they could have had competent and impartial wit nesses, properly examined and cross examined in their presence, I believe they would have found that death was produced, not by natural, but by unnatural causes—by a most un natural disregard of the first cause of the disease as well as of the violent distruc tive efforts that nature was making to defend the weak diseased stomach .and bowels from a load of unnatural rubbish that was being forced upon them. With the rider to the verdict, of course every one must agree. It was a very canny one. It reminds one of the prudent conscientious determination of the old Scotch minister who would not pray “ God defend the Campbells,” but would say “ God defend the right.” The only thing I wonder at is how it was that the coroner, with all his profound venera tion for the powers that be, did not manage to get the jury to put legally qualified instead of “ properly qualified.” But perhaps he thought it dangerous to call their attention to the difference, as, if they had once adopted that important distinction, they might have carried the same idea so far as to apply it to other legally constituted authorities, and might have come to the absurd conclusion that even a Resident Magistrate might be legally and yet not properly quali fied. Wo shall all heartily agree to “ strongly disapprove of other than pro perly qualified men undertaking the con duct of serious cases. ” This is just the opinion I acted on, when I asked Dr. Ross to leave the case alone. Of course none but “ properly qualified men ” (or women) should take “ serious cases ” in hand, if such competent persons could only be got. But where do we find them 1 Certainly not in those who come to cases of typhoid fever armed with nothing but morphia, quinine, champagne, and brandy. Not in those who can attend a very serious case of typhoid fever for three weeks, and never even let their noses guide them to the well known and universally admitted cause of typhoid fever ; or take any stops to re move it from their patients nostrils, their patients’ lungs, or their patients’Jdrinking water. Not in those who stand helplessly by and wish the skin would return to a state of health, and reduce the dangerous temperature of their patients’ blood, but either do not know or dare not adopt the simple, straightforward means to make it do so, which have been practised and pub lished with so much benefit to mankind for the last fifty years. Not in those who do not yet know that Dr. Richardson has, by a series of the most able, exhaustive, and impartial experiments, proved the error of his own previous opinion, and that of most of his fraternity, that alcohol was useful as a medicine—that he has shown exactly how the mischevious delu sion originated and held its ground so long, and proved to a demonstration that alcohol always lowers and never raises vitality”; that it “ begins by destroying and ends by destruction and that “it is as impotent for good as it is potent for evil.” Not in those who have not yet even learned that food to sustain life, health, and vigor must not only contain
the required nutriment, but must contain it in a form, and with the additions that adapt it to the machine that must assimi late it, and who call the most nourishing food that can be procured for any human being—such as Neave’s food, oatmeal, milk, and beans, “low diet,” and designate brandy, eggs, and beaf tea—a restriction to which would soon starve the strongest man or child in Ashburton to death— “nourishing food.” And certainly not in those who publicly avow that they know nothing of the only discovery that has ever been made in the art of healing disease since the day of Hippocrates, and whose practice seems intended to teach that health can be preserved, and evenrostored, without observing any of the Creator’s laws for health, so long as a certain amount of drugs, well known to be poisons, are swallowed under the direction of a “legally qualified medical practitioner.” I say, sir, that such persons are not competent to guide us to health eitner in “serious” or trivial cases; and as wo have no Pries,",nitz, nor Smedly, or Grinrod, or Johnston, or Barter, or Trail, or Graham here, we had better do the best we can with the assistance of their writings, and the instructions of those who are best acquainted with the principles and details of their wonderfully success ful practice. Misfortune may yet compel me to seek the assistance of the Ashburton surgeons, in which capacity I honor them more than most persons do—and I know that, even after this letter, 1 should find at least one of them very skilful, very generous, ,and very forgiving—but I shall never come to them for any of their drugs, however “serious” myillncss maybe; andlhopemy sons will have the courage to let we die ille gally and peaceably in a warm bath, or a wet sheet, and leave the doctors to hold as many inquests as they please over me and to cut my body about as they like, to ascertain the cause of my death, which they will probably pronounce to be “ drugophobia. I am, &c,, Alfred Saunders.
HALF HANGED.
Bacon records ho knew “ of an inquisi tive person who hanged himself for the purpose of ascertaining if strangulation was a painful operation. One of his friends very fortunately cut him down before it was too late, when the curious experimentalist was quite satisfied that hanging was by no moans painful or un jileasant, and that the moment strangula tion took place he had been struck with a flickering light, that was instantly fol lowed by utter darkness. ” Various cases are recorded of individuals thus cut down, when hanged by accident or executed. In most instances they have asserted that they experienced a pleasant sensation on stran gulation. A similar case is that of “ Half hanged Smith,” who was a Yorkshireman, although not executed at York. He was the son of a fanner at Mai ton, who had served both by sea and land. While a soldier in Lord Outt’s regiment of Guards ho became one of a gang of housebreakers, and was in December, 1705, arraigned upon seven indictments, for which he was duly sentenced to death. Great efforts were made to obtain him a reprieve, but all to no purpose, and on the 24th of the month he was hanged at Tyburn. Before he hanged 15 minutes the people called out “ A reprieve !” and he was inconti nently cut down, although no evidence is forthcoming of the actual arrival of the reprieve. When conveyed to a neighbor ing house, bled and otherwise treated, he recovered his senses. His description of his sensations is thus given in in the Re markable Trials,” edited by Capt. Benson, and published by Camden Hotten (p. 30) : —“ When he was turned off he was for some time sensible of very great pain, occasioned by the weight of his body, and felt his spirits in a wild commotion, violently pressing upwards ; that, having forced their way to his head, he, as it were, saw a great blaze or glaring light, which seemed to go out at his eyes with a flash, and then he lost all sense of pain. That after he was cut down and began to come to himself, the blood and spirits, forcing themselves into their former chan nels, put him, by a sort of pricking or shooting, to such intolerable pain that he could have wished those hanged that cut him down.” Such cases, says the same authority, were not uncommon at one time in Ireland, and persons were seen walking about whom it was well known had been only imperfectly hanged. It was then the rule that the body should hang for half an-hour ; but the sheriff, from “ mistaken lenity, would look away after the prisoner had been turned off, while the friends of the culprit would hold up their companion by the waistband of his breeches, so that the rope should not press upon his throat.” When the half-hour was expired, the de ceased was put into a cart, which was driven at a gallop along a stony road. The jolting was considered a never-failing re cipe for “ bringing the patient to.” One such recovery was so complete that the resuscitated man sat up in his coffin in the cart and gave three cheers. One of his friends was so much shocked by this in decent conduct, that he hit the ex-corpse on the head with his shillelagh and silenced him effectually. The blow killed the poor wretch, and the question arose whether the assailant ought not to be tried for murder ; but, on taking legal advice, it was ruled that ‘‘ no one could be success I fully charged with the murder of a man who was already dead in law.” —Records of York Castle. By A. W. Twyford and Major A. Griffiths.
THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2% 1880.
For continuation of reading matter see fourth gage. Wanted. /"NOOK. —Wanted, Situation by a first \j class Cook, just arrived from Eng land. Apply, “ Herald ” office. 5330 WANTED, a good strong second-hand SPRING CART. Apply Duncan M‘Kenzie, Ashburton Hotel. 518 a WANTED, by a Young Widow, a SITUATION as Housekeeper to a gentleman, or Housekeeper and Gover ness to a widower with children. She teaches thorough English, French, Music, Singing, and Needlework, is a good Cook, and understands a dairy.—Apply to Mrs. C., West Oxford. 444 a SHEEP. WANTED— To PURCHASE 5000 Sound Mouthed Merinos or Cross breds, in lots. Apply to SAUNDERS BROS. 313 Ashburton. WANTED KNOWN—That Visiting Cards, plain or mourning, can be obtained printed in various styles, at the “Herald” and “ Guardian ” offices, near the Rai ’"ay Station Lecture. TEMPERANCE LECTURE Will be given by DR. ROSEBY, L.L.D. G.W.C. TEM PLAR of NEW ZEALAND, IN THE TOWN HALL, On MONDAY, FEBRUARY, 23rd. Alfred Saunders, Esq., M.H.R., has kindly consented to take the Chair. Admission Free ! ! ! Doors open at 7.30. Commence at 7. 532 a
Alfred Harrison. UNDER BILL OF SALE. SATURDAY, 21st FEBRUARY, 11 o’clock sharp. FOR ABSOLUTS SALE. ALFRED HARRISON has received instructions •to Sell by Public Auction, at bis Rooms, on the above date— The whole of the Furniture, Bedding, and Effects from a large Board ing-house, removed to the rooms for convenience of sale, Comprising— -20 Iron Bedsteads, new Matresses Large Heavy Blankets Counterpanes Feather Pillows Bolsters Sheets, &c., &c. 7 Washstands and Sets Dressing Tables Cheffonier Looking Glasses Chairs Sofas Tables 2 Large Dining Tables Glass Cutlery Lamps Kitchen Utensils &c., &c. Ac. Also, 1 Large American Cooking Stove, with Copper Boiler, &c., at tached Sale at 11 o’clock sharp. SATURDAY, 21st FEBRUARY. ALFRED HARRISON, 521g-70c Auctioneer. T. Bullock. THE undersigned has the following PROPERTIES to LET with a pur chasing clause, or FOR SALE on liberal terms of payment— ACRES good WHEAT LAND, all ploughed and ready for cross ploughing for wheat ; situated about three miles from the township. ACRES, near the above ; also good ™ * WHEAT LAND, ploughed once and ready for cross-ploughing, ACRES,partly improved, near Wins ? 'I-' low. This will be sold very cheap, and on very liberal terms. 7 ACRES, fenced and planted ; situated near the East Town Belt, good site for private residence. TOWN PROPERTIES. T7ALUABLE BUSINESS SITE in Bur •' nett Street, being T.S. 177, next the “ Mail” office. PART of T.S. 139, Peter Street. This will be sold cheap, and on liberal terms. mo Railway Employe's, Mechanics, and ■*- Others.—FOß SALE, cheap, Lot 78, situated on East Town Belt. Terms, £5 cash ; balance by monthly” or quarterly payments. T. BULLOCK. Lost and Found. £1 REWARD. LOST— A dark GELDING, G years old, 2 white spots on each side of saddle ; white star on forehead, mark like P.R. on rump. Any person returning same, or giving information leading to its recovery, will receive above reward. 51c 5010 A. THIELE. Meetings. UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. MEETING OF RATEPAYERS.’ IN consequence of the sitting of the Assessment Court on the 27th hast., the Meeting of the Ratepayers for the election of a member in the place of the late Mr. Charles Reid has been POST PONED till the day following (28th instant). ROBT. D. PULLAR, 509 a Clerk. UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. MEETING OF RATEPAYERS, A MEETING of the Ratepayers of this Road District will take place on FRIDAY, the 27th hast., at 10 o’clock a. m., in the Road Board Office, for the purpose of electing a member in the room of the late Mr. Charles Reed. A Poll, if demanded, will be held the same day, and close at 4 o’clock p.m. DONALD McLEAN, Chairman. Road Board Office, 487 g Westerfield, 10th February”, 1880. Tenders. TENDERS. Tenders wanted for thresh ing about 25,000 bushels grain (more or less) at Tinwald and Hinds. Chafl’ to be free from straw. Tenders to close February 20th. Threshing to com mence on or about 24th February, 1880. J. CARTER, 514 g Tinwald. CARTING. TENDERS are invited for Carting 100,000 bushels grain. Particulars can be obtained from MR. E. SAUNDERS, Dundas ; MR. H. W. PARSON, Seafield; Or 464 g SAUNDERS BROS. Y. R. COURT HOUSE, ASHBURTON. Public Works Office, Christchui'ch, February 10th, 1880. are invited for the Erection of a Court House at Ashburton. General conditions, specifications and drawings may be seen at the Public Works Office, Christchurch, and Post Office, Ashburton. Tenders addressed to the Hon. the Minister for Public Works, and marked outside “ Tender for Court House, Ash burton,” will be received at this office up to noon on TUESDAY, March 2nd, 1880. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. By command, A. D. AUSTIN, 53c-5030 District Engineer, P.W.
Edmiston Bros, & Gundry.
THURSDAY, Ith MARCH. BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEE. TO FARMERS, INVESTORS, AND OTHERS. Messrs, edmiston bros., & GUNDRY, have received instruc tions from the Mortgagee, to sell by Public Auction, at their rooms, East street, on THURSDAY, 4th MARCH, 210 A o a E s 210 R.S., 27452, 27453, 27454 Situated on Gould & Cameron’s Run. These sections have been well selected, and we can confidently recommend them to the attention of Farmers looking out for a really good piece of land at a low figure. The greater part of the purchase money can remain on Mortgage on the property. Terms at Sale. Sale at 1.30 p. m. EDMISTO * BROS., & GUNDRY, 534 g Auctioneers. PRELIMINARY NOTICE IMPORTANT Clearing Sale OF FARMING STOCK AND IMPLEMENTS, ALSO, 768 acres 768 OF GOOD WHEAT-GROWING LAND AT THE HINDS, In Farms of 58, GO, 150, and 500 Acres. \ MESSRS. EDMISTON BROS. & 1¥ 1 GUNDRY have been favored with instructions from A. Gibson, Esq., who is leaving for Scotland, to sell BY PUBLIC AUCTION, AT HIS FARM, “ AUCHENDRANE,” THE HINDS, The whole of his excellent FARMING STOCK AND IMPLEMENTS, WITHOUT RESERVE. ALSO, HIS MAGNIFICENT FARM, KNOWN AS “AUCHENDRANE,” Consisting of 500 ACRES 500 Of First-class Wheat Land, Being R.S. 28137. The property is well fenced, and sub-divided into five paddocks, with gorse fences. There is plenty of good water 20ft. from the surface. The buildings consist of a comfortable 3-roomed weatherboard cottage, cobbed and plastered throughout, with scullery, bath-room, &c., and a men’s hut. The greater part of the land is in crop, and lying fallow, and there is a plan tation of about five acres of forest trees round the house. At the same time will be offered 58 ACRES 58 Of Good Wheat Land, near the above, 60 ACRES 60 Do Do. Do. . 150 ACRES 150 R. S. 28137, about 1| miles from the Hinds Railway Station, ring fenced, with a good ■well of water (16ft. to water). ALSO, T.S. 39, 43, 44, Hindhope, with Black smith’s Shop and Dwelling-house thereon. The above properties must be sold, and the terms are therefore exceedingly liberal. Sale at 1 o’clock. Luncheon provided. EDMISTON BROS. & GUNDRY, 530 g Auctioneers. ASHBURTON "COUNTY COUNCIL. IVTOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that iM DOG COLLARS for 1880 can be OBTAINED from the following Registrars for the different Hidings and Districts in the County of Ashburton at the places set forth opposite their names. R. Pullar —Upper Ashburton Riding : Road Board office, Westerfield. A. Makeig South Rakaia Riding : Road Board office, South Rakaia. Wm. De B. Compton—Mount Hutt Riding ; Mount Hutt Board office." Henry Hudson—Longheach Road Dis trict : Mr. Hudson’s store, Water ton. James Wilkie—Wakanui Road District; Mr. Wilkie’s house, Great South road. The police have been requested to sum mon all owners of unregistered dogs in the County. • By order, F. MAIN WARING, Clerk. Ashburton, Feb. 18, 1880. 524 g NOTICE. MOUNT SOMERS ROAD BOARD. -jVTOTICE is hereby given that the JLY Mount Somers Road Board pro pose to stop a road from the south-east corner of section 23518 to south-east cor ner of section 19975, and to take in ex change thereof a road from the aforesaid south-east corner of section 23518 to the south-east corner of section 24989, join ing Government road at south-west corner of section 25G14. Plans of the above are now deposited at the Road Board Office, Mount Somers. Dated this 2nd day of January, 1880. By order, C. WENTWORTH COOKSON, Jun., Clerk to the Mount Somers 843 g Road Board. ~ NOTICE. W* have to request a prompt settle ment of a Large number of over due and long standing accounts, otherwise legal proceedings will be taken to recover same. WEEKS & DIXON. “ Herald and Guardian ” office,
Public Notices. WAKANUI ROAD BOARD. RATE NOTICE. niHE Rate for 1879-80 will be COL LECTED FORTHWITH and not ir April as previously notified, and all over due rates for 1878-9 will be sued for at once. Rates to be paid at my residence, Great South Road, next the Gasworks. JAMES WILKIE, 477g-34c Collector. TO CONTRACTORS AND FARMERS. WAGGON AND, TEAM FOR SALE* By Private Treaty. FOR SALE, by private treaty, one first-class second-hand Waggon and six good Draught Horses, belonging to the Wosterfield Estate. The new branch line being nearly ready for traffic, the pro prietor will have no further use for the waggon and team. Further particulars on applying to the undersigned, at the Westerfield Station. C. F. REED. February 15,1880. 516a-fi9c NOTICE. TO MERCHANTS, STOREKEEPERS, AND OTHERS. ALL CLAIMS against the estate of the late CHARLES REED, Esq., of Westerfield, must be sent in by Feb. 29, 1880, to the undersigned, addressed to Westerfield, 68c-5150 0. F. REED. NOTICE. Twill not be responsible for any DEBTS contracted by my wife after date, she having left my home of her own will. T. P. GLEE 30N, Hinds River, Feb. 12, 1880. 504g-54c PUBLIC NOTICE OF- OBJECTION TO THE WHOLE OF VALUATION LIST. TAKE NOTICE—The South Rakaia Road Board intend to OBJECT to the whole of the VALUATION LIST for South Rakaia Road district now open for inspection at Road Board office, South Rakaia, at the next sitting of the Assess ment Court, for the said district, upon the ground that the rateable value of the pro perties therein named is greater than in the said list set forth. ! Dated this sth day of February, 1880. By order of the South Rakaia Road Boaid. A.-MAKEIG, 497 g Clerk. V. R. DEAF AND DUMB INSTITUTION, SUMNER, CANTERBURY. THE Government having secured suit able accommodation at Sumner, Canterbury, for the proposed Institution for the Education and Training of Deaf mutes, Mr. and Mrs. Van Asch will be prepared to receive pupil boarders at the Institution on the Ist March, 1880. Full information may be obtained on applica tion to the undersigned, or to the Secre taries of the several Education Boards. By order, JOHN HISLOP, Secretary, Education Department, Wellington, 2nd February, 1880. 485 g REAPERS AND BINDERS" Employment machines. Apply for any number of 463 g SAUNDERS BROS. w I L LI A M ADAMS, Accountant and Genekal Commission Agent. W. A. has started busines as above in the Cottage next Road Board Office, A sh burton. Tradesmens’ books kept, Accounts Rendered, Rents Collected, Letters Written, business or private, Contractors’ Partnership Accounts Adjusted. Charges Moderate. WILLIAM ADAMS, Next Road Board Office, 512 g Ashburton. GRAIN. ROYSE, STEAD, & CO. are prepared to PURCHASE GRAIN or to make ADVANCES ON GRAIN consigned to them for sale or ship ment. C, PERCY COX, Agents for ROYSE, STEAD, & CO., 4930 Ashburton. W. R. BOYLE, Moore street, Ashburton, Accountant, land, estate, and GENERAL AGENT, Loans negotiated. Absentees represented. Agent for the Victorian Insurance Com pany. Certificated Accountant in Bank ruptcy. 458 g jyj-R. FRANCIS PHILIP O’REILLY, Barrister, Solicitor, & Conveyancer, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON, Next Messrs. Orr and Co.’s. 362 g TO FARMERS, LIVERY STABLE KEEPERS, SPORTING MEN, AND OTHERS OWNING HORSES. GEORGE KIDD, Moore Street, BEGS to announce the fact that the PRICE for SHOEING hacks and light draught HORSES is now REDUCED to 7s. per set, and that all horses of this description will, he specially attended to by himself. Horses liable to cut are shod on a prin ciple of George Kidd’s own invention, which has proved an effectual cure for brushing. All kinds of blacksmith’s work, and repairs to agricultural machinery of any description done on the shortest notice. GEORGE KIDD, 75c-526g Moore street, Ashburton. Advertisements received for the GUARDIAN up to 9 p.m. at the scale charges, afterwards at double rates for insertion over the leader,
Public Notices. ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. EXTRAORDINARY VACANCY. I HEREBY declare THOMAS BUL LOCK, Esq., of Asliburton, Auc tioneer, (hong the only candidate nomi nated, duly ELECTED a member of the Ashburton County Council for the Riding of Upper Ashburton. CHARLES BRADDELL, Returning Officer. Westerfield School House, 20th February, 1880. 531 a ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. THE Ashburton County Council in tending at the next Session of the General Assembly TO APPLY for BOR ROWING POWERS, to enable it to pro vide a WATER SUPPLY for the plains between the Rakaia and Ashburton rivers, notice is hereby given, that the following list contains the numbers of all the sections which are within the boun daries of the district now proposed to be brought within the operation of the Act. The Council will be willing as far as practicable to include any other land, on application by the owner or occupier being made to it for that purpose. The Council calls the attention of the settlers on the Acton Run and in the Sea field district to the fact that their land is not included within the district above alluded to, but the Council will attend the plan should application to that fbffect be made by a sufficient majority of the settlers in those districts. Plan of the district is on view at the Council Chambers. & By order, F. MAIN WARING, $ Clerk. w J. P. PARKER, AT CHMAKE First house past Doctor Ross’s and n door to Catholic Church. Buknbtt steeet N.B.—Wedding rings made to order WANTED KNOWN—-That the cheap est and neatest CARDS may bo had at the * ‘ GUARDIAN OFFICE, ”
Business Notices. T. B. HODDER & COWRY’S GREAT CLEARING SALE, Previous to their STOCK TAKING, COMMENCES FRIDAY NEXT, FEBRUARY 27th,- And will continue for ONE MONTH. ESPECIAL BARGAINS Throughout all the Soft Goods Departments. A large lot of REMNANTS—Shirting, Flannel, Sheeting, Carpetings, Tweeds, Doeskins, Dress Stuffs, &c., &c. Ladies’ Millinery, Costumes, Jackets, Capes, Underclothing &c., at GREAT REDUCTIONS. Boys’, Youths’, and Men’s Clothing, English and Colonial Colored Shirts. Flannel unders, &c., &c. SPLENDID VALUE FOR THE MONEY. Several lines in this Department LESS THAN ENGLISH COST PRICE, being bought during the depression from over stocked Markets. TAILORING DEPARTMENT In connection with the above, under the Superintendence of an experienced Lon don Military cutter. For price, style, workmanship, and perfect fit not to be surpassed in the colony. Ladies’ Habits and Mantles. Mourning and Wedding orders attended to with Dispatch. Military Uniforms. Contracts taken for any Volunteer Corps in New Zealand T. R. H. & Co. Knowing that the Public may get wrong impressions by quantities and prices being quoted, HAVE ARRANGED TO GIVE UPON ACTUAL CASH PAYMENTS IN THE DRAPERY, MlL linery, Clothing, and Boot Depart ments, the liberal Discount of TWO SHILLINGS AND SIXPENCE IN THE POUND upon all Parcels over ten SHILLINGS, IN ADDITION TO THE REDUCED Prices. CASH FOR ONE MONTH ONLY. T, R. HODDER & COMPANY’S ENGLISH and AMERICAN SEWING MACHINE DEPOT. A complete assortment of Hand and Treadle Lock-Stitch Sewing Machines. T. R. Hodder & Company are appointed agents for Wanzer Machines, that have gained such preference in Dunedin and South Canterbury, also for the Improved Wertheim, allowed to be one of the best Machines used in the Largest Factories. SINGER’S and WILSON’S TREADLES, With their peculiar advantages. TAYLOR’S and HOME TREASURE !■ HAND-SEWING MACHINES, - *V Simple in working and of great durability. Extras of every description with the above. CASH, OR ON DEFERRED PAY MENTS. T. R. HODDER AND COMPANY. |
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CHRISTMAS AT MUD FLAT. By Leander P. Richardson. She had been in camp four days. "Where she came from, why she came, or who she was, no one could tell. But she was in camp, and had come to stay, there was no doubt. She was quiet, modest, and simply clad—three qualities which commended her to the residents of Mud Flat as a change from the ordinary run of females who from time to time invaded the precincts of that classic settlement. Nor were these the only points that had been noticed by the boys. As Andy M'Corkle had gallantly handed her from his mud-bespattered coach to the portico of the hotel, everybody saw that she clung almost convulsively to the little child whose arms were twined about her neck. They observed also that her features were pale and bloodless to an extent that was almost pitiful. By that delicate intuition which sometimes exists under the roughest exteriors, the sturdy miners of Mud Flat understood that the lady was suffering from mental as well as physical illness. Their sympathy was aroused in her behalf from that instant, and every man in the place immediately constituted himself her champion and friend. A day later, when she had rented a cabin near the outskirts of the town, without disclosing to anyone her inten tions for the future or her story of the past, their interest was increased, and they began to show their interest in sub stantial ways. A great heap of fire-wood was mysteriously placed within easy reach the first night. Bags of flour, quantities of coffee and sugar, a whole ham, and a quarter of fresh venison likewise made their appearance from some unexplained source the third morning. Little was seen of the recipient of these treasures however. She had only been on the street once, and then only to pur chase a few necessary articles. Upon that occasion she met the reverential gaze of a score of loungers, and turned her head away, pretending not to see, when the jovial Bill Carter smuggled a huge package of candy into the cliild’s capacious pocket. But aside from this she had remained hidden from view, and the miners knew as little about her on the fourth day as they had on the first. The 23rd of December was unusually cold even for that locality. As the frozen moon came up over a distant crag, cutting with chilly hands the dusky gloom, one might have fancied that he had sud denly been transplanted into the Arctic regions. The ground was covered with a thin layer of snow, which glistened like burnished silver in the pale light. Here and there along the sides of the gulch, giant pines, standing like ghostly senti nels, threw their spectral shadows across the white expanse. The roar of the Potato Creek, wrapped in the icy arms of winter, was subdued to a tiny, muffled trickling. And the wind, gently sighing through the passes, played AEolian melo dies among needles of pine and tassels of hemlock. In the main apartment of the Magnolia saloon, a party of boys were sitting round a table, upon which steamed a large bowl, emitting a fragrant and aromatic odour. “Whoever she mought be,” observed a tall and rather angular personage known to his companions as Long Tom Rollins— “ Whoever she mought be, she’s alone, barring thet kid, and unpertected besides. She’s sickly, too, and orter hev a doctor. This ain’t no sort of a place for a—a—in verlid,” he concluded, hesitatingly, re moving his heavy boot from the table, and helping himself to a liberal allowance of the punch. Then, after a pause, he con tinued, “I wonder what ails the critter, anyhow ? ” “ A man’s at the bottom of it, gentle men, you hear me,” observed Judge Gash wilder from the other side of the table, nodding conviction at each of his hearers in turn. “Take my word for it, ther’s a man in it, as ther allers is in any deviltry that robs a poor woman’s cheek of its bloom, and her eye of its light.” The Judge was eloquent at all times. But when his round pate glistened from the effects of good punch, and his theme was woman, he was thought by the men of Mud Flat to have but few equals. Therefore the little party seated around the table were considerably startled when, just as their favorite orator had thrust his right hand into his breast as a preparatory gesture leading to a more extended tribute to the sex. Long Tom Rollins leaned for ward and exclaimed; “ See here, old man. How do you know all this I ” For a moment everybody was aghast. Whether they were astonished at the sud denness of the interuption, or at the half savage tone of the speaker, or whether it occurred to them that the Judge might possibly have so far over-stepped the bounds of prudence as to have attempted “ pumping ” the interesting stranger may never be known. For an instant his naturally serene countenance wore an ex pression which in another would have been mistaken for guilt. If the confi dence which the others had always placed in him was a trifle shaken at that instant, it was quickly restored when, after a moment’s hesitation the old gentleman explained his peculiar position. “ You see gentlemen,” he said, gradu ally assuming the attitude from which he had been surprised by the abrupt speech above quoted, “ I was prowlin’ round her cabing last night, when all of a sudden I heered voices inside. The door was open a leetle bit, and by standin’ where I was I couldn’t miss a syllerbul. I will here ex plain,” he continued thrusting his red bandanna handkerchief into his breast as was his wont -when speaking publicly, “ that I was there for the purpose of find in’ out, if possible, whether the gal was in want of anything that I could help her to.” “ Which accounts,” observed a by stander, ‘ ‘ for that chicken which was hung up alongside the door when I came by, this mornin’.” “I heered her talkin’ with the kid,” continued Judge Gashwilder, not noticing the interuption, “and I couldn’t help lissennen. As near as I could make out, the talk was like this : “ ‘ When shall we see papa ? ’ ” “ ‘Heaven only knows, ray baby. We have sought him long, and when God is ready He will restore him to us. ’ ” “ ‘ Is Crismas cornin’ soon mamma?’ ” “ ‘ Yes, baby darling. But there won’t be no presents for my little one this time. We are away from home, and poor. But when we find papa we will go where there are lots of pretty things, and then baby shall have plenty.’ ” Here the Judge leaned forward and whispered in a mysterious voice, telling his companions that he had heard the mother repeat to her child the sad story of how her father had gone West four years ago to seek his fortune ; how for two years his letters, containing money for her support, had come like rays of sunshine through the clouds; how they had suddenly stopped, and no answers were received to her agonized appeals ; how for two years more she had supposed him dead; how, at last, the Postmaster in the little village where she lived had, upon his dying bed, confessed to having stolen the letters from her husband so as to get the money they contained, and suppressed her missives to him, for fear of discovery; and how she had started out with the little one to find the lost husband, who had been last heard from in Mud Flat- All this the Judge told to the few friends he could trust, speaking in a whis per, lest the precious secret should be passed to others in the room. 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‘■'And now,” he added, resuming his rhetorical attitude and voice, £! I axes you, as gentlemen and representatives of Mud Flat chivalry, shall this gal and her kid, being too poor to have a Crismas of their own—shall they go without it or not 1 Remember, gentlemen, that kid is the fust one as ever came into this place, and p’raps she’s our luck. Let us nurtur her, my friends, and let us show her mother that we ain’t so lost to virtoo an’ principle as not to appreciate it when rye hev a good woman and an innercent kid among us. Let us give em’ a Crismas. I will now proceed to head the subscrip tion.” So saying, the gallant old man moved the punch-bowl to one side and emptied j the contents of his breeches pockets upon the table. Others followed suit, ! and when the last man had placed his contribution there the pile contained a goodly sum. “ Row, gentlemen, some one of us has got to take that money, ride to town and spend it for ’em. Who shall it be ? ’ j “ Let me be your agent,” responded a deep bass voice. Turning, they saw a tall stranger stand- { ing near by, who had just entered in time to hear the Judge’s call for contributions, j One or two in the room recognized him as a miner w 7 ho had come in from the diggings that afternoon, having found it too cold to work any longer in the moun tains. _ | They were inclined to resent the inter ference of an outsider, and probably would not have heeded his request had he not spoken a second time. Drawing near the table, he said : “Gentlemen, I was once a married j man myself, but my w’ife, God bless her, is dead. For the love I bear her memory, For the affection I have the re membrance of the little one buried with her, I ask you to let me aid in this matter. ” The sadness in his voice and face was so sincere, and the utility of sending a man who had “ been thar, and knowed what wiinmen folks would like,” presented it self so favorably to the miners, that with but little hesitation they allowed linn to do as he 1 ad wished. In an hour he was gone, and, the settlement was lost in speculation as to what lie would bring back for the strange lady and her child. The morning of December 25th dawned crisp and cold. The fresh, biting air of the mountains raced among the trees right merrily, whisking among the branches with real holiday gaiety. It was nearly noon when the stranger rode into camp, loaded with bundles. At the Magnola he met an eager crowd of miners, who, headeded by Judge Gashwilder, were soon on the road to the strange lady’s cabin. Arrived there, they felt a sudden hesitation about entering. It was like intruding upon some sacred ground, and they were almost tempted to deposit their bundles upon the threshold and fly. “You take the stuff,” said the Judge to the stranger, “ and go in fust. You’ve bin familiar with wimmen, and know how to handle ’em. We’ll wait outside. ” But the stranger felt the same hesita tion. Perhaps his long absence from feminine society made him bashful. Per haps a thought of the memory he revered caused him to hold back. Finally, the J udge consented to take the lead, and, doffing his hat, knocked softly. The door was opened by the child, who bade him enter. Beside the fire sat the mother, who X’ose to meet them. All passed in but the stranger, who stood out side. “ Marm,” said the Judge, who somehow had lost his usual ease of speech and gesture, “ we—that is, the citizens of Mud Flat—has come to wish you a merry Christmas, and to offer you these few tokins of our respeck an’ esteem.” Having thus delivered himself, the old gentleman deposited the bundles on the table, and stood beaming serenely on all his companions. The strange lady, com pletely overcome by this unexpected kind ness, could not find words to reply for a moment. Then, in a broken voice, she said : “ This is a glad moment of my sorrow ful life. You are good, kind men, and I know God will repay your generosity to the widow and fatherless. I ” She stopped suddenly, and stood with blanched cheeks and distended eyes, staring towards the door. The miners turned and beheld the stranger, who with a great stride forward, and a cry express ill g the wildest joy, caught the woman in his arms. Thus they stood, heart pressed to heart, and lips to lips for an instant. Then the stranger turned his eyes devoutly toward the ceiling. “ Thank God,” he murmured gently, “ the wife I had supposed dead is restored to me.” The miners stoic softly away, and left the stranger standing thus, with his arms ten derly twined about the woman of his love, and the little child clinging fondly to his knees. The air was balmy outside ; the sun shone with ineffable sweetness upon the scene ; bluejay screamed his delight from a neighboring tree, and the wind played a joyful tune among the rocks. Christmas had come to Mud Flat. DODD’S TRAGEDY. He came into the store with a face full of misery, and sat down upon a box beside the stove and began to cry. It was a queer thing for a man like that to do—a great rough laborer, fifty years or more. Some dreadful trouble must have come upon him to make him show his sorrow that way without disguise. The strangers stared sympathetically. After a while the proprietor of the store went up to him and said : “ Well neighbour, you seem to be in trouble ; can we help you any ?” The man did not look up ; he shook his head and said : “No, no, no ! It’s very kind of you but nobody can help me. I suppose you all think I’m an old fool; but she was all the family I had, and now she’s dead,” and a great tear splashed upon the floor. “ She’s dead. You can’t do me any good now ; but if you’d come around to my little shanty there about nine o’clock last night you might have done some good—l dunno. When a man is determined to make a brute of him self he’d do it, perhaps ; but if there’d been some one there to say : ‘ Dodd, what on airth are you about ? ’ why, mebbe—l dunno, tho’ —I was mad. When a man is mad, and has had a glass too much, what’s the use of talking to him ? It’s fixed things for me. Any way —Lord, forgive me ! she’s dead,” The tears splashed down again, but the people looked at him with faces that had lost a little of their sympathy. “You did’nt—did’nt do anything to bring it on—whatever it was?” said an old lady with a large basket on her arm. “I shouldn’t have thought it of you.” “Yes, I did—l did,” sobbed the man. “Ifit had not been for me it never would have happened. I loved her too. Yes I did love her. Nobody could say she’d ever had a hard word from me before in all the days we’d lived together; but last night I’d a glass too much, and I stopped at the butcher’s down in the village and bought a bit of steak—a man wants a change from pork once in a way—and she was fond of steak, she was, and I just fetched it in and said to her : “We’ll have a supper to-night, eh : ” and she sort of nodded and winked at me jest as jolly, and then I went out to the well to draw water, and as a body does sometimes when anybody is in a hurry, I lost the bucket off, and I was a terrible time finding it, and when I went in —well, you see, I went in with an appetite— and there she sat, and—well I ain’t dainty, but I couldn’t have touched that steak to save me —and I got mad. Well, I got madder than I ever was before, and I jest goes around and gave her a kick. Yes I did. If I was to be hung for it to-morrow, I’d have to own up. I kicked her.” “You brute!” said the woman with the basket; “ kicked her because your steak didn’t suit you; well may you cry,”
“ Yes’m,” said the man. “You can’t speak harder to me than I feel to myself. I kicked her in the side, and, what is more, opened the door and kicked her out of it, and then I jest sat down alongside of my fire and talked the worse kind to myself—l did indeed —Lord forgive me ! and 1 said I’d never let her in again. Yes’m, you can look as you like at me —I deserve it—and then I went to bed.” “ Went to bed and left her out in the cold ? ” said the old lady. “Never seeing whether she was dead or not ? ” “Yes, I did,” said the poor man, sobbing hard, “ More than that, I went to sleep— I slept sound, too j and what do you think waked me ? Why, her voice— I knew it from a thousand. It was the awfulest shriek, and then another, and it came all over me what I'd done. I’d turned her, that had slept alongside of me winter nights more years than I could remember, out into the cold night. I’d kicked her out. Oh ! I was sober then. I tell you. I saw what a brute I was to do a thing like that, all fora bit of paltry steak, and I got up and went to the door and I called, but she didn’t come. I called again, and then I heard her scream, but fainter and farther off; and then I felt a kind of horror come over me, and I dressed myself and took my lantern and went out. I walked this way and that. I looked and I called, I swung the lantern low and I held it high. There wasn’t a sign of her; and at last I got down to Bolton’s Pond, there by the edge of the woods, you know, and I heard a kind of a growling ; and past me, all in a hurry as they go when they’ve been doing mischief, flew those dogs of Bolter’s—fierce devils—but they knew enough to be afraid of me then. “ And when I saw them my heart stood still and I swung the lantern low again, and I saw her. Sh e lay alongside the pond, and her gray baits were dabbled in blood, and the marks of dog’s teeth were on her neck; and I just took her up in my arms and carried her along the road home, and brought her to the fire, and there I cried over her and called her all the pet names lused to call her when I first had her a little, young thing; but it was’nt any use —she was just as stiff and cold, and I laid her on the bed and there she’s laid ever since. Oh 1 its dreadful 1 ” “Yes, and you deserve to be hung,” said the old lady; “but, now, suppose she isn’t dead, and maybe she isn’t. Let us go over with you, and stop and fetch the doctor. Folks have been brought to what seem dead. Any way it’s all right. “Well, I’ll do it,” said the man; “ but it’s no use, I know. ” The proprietor of the store called his wife to wait on it, and he headed the procession of his customers, and they all went down to Dodd’s cabin, calling on the doctor as they passed his house, and taking him with them. But when they came to the lonely little house no one cared to be first to go in ; but at last the doc tor, as being used to such things, opened the door and stepped in. It was a mean little room, and furnished only with a table, two chairs, same shelves, and a bed, and on this bed sat his old grey cat washing her face. _ As soon as Dodd’s eye rested on this animal he uttered a cry of joy, and flew to her side ; but she uttered a loud “ Mee-ow,’ - while her tail swelled to immense proportions. “Oh, I don’t mind,” said Dodd ; “ I de serve you should be mad at me —anything, anything, so as you’re alive. She’s come to life again Glory, glory, glory !” “ Why, you don’t mean to say you were talking about a cat all the while?” screamed the woman with the basket. “You said she didn’t cook your meat properly, and—” “ Ma’am,” said Dodd,” I meant to say she eat most of it for me, and tore and chawed what she didn’t eat ; but she’s welcome. So that she’s alive, I don’t care. Though she’s weaned from me; I see that. Our happy times are over ; she doubts me.” ‘ 1 Called me in to a cat, indeed 1” said the doctor. “ Left my business lor a cat 1” cried the storekeeper. “ Oh, what an old fool!” said the woman. “ Miaow !” yelled the attendant train of boys ; but old Dodd never looked at them. He listened to none of their insults, and they left him doing his best, with tears in his eyes, to get that offended cat to take a little milk from a saucer that he held before her lips, and saying: “Oh, make up, pussy; your own Dodd will never do it any more.”
SUPPOSED LOSS OF LIFE AT THE AUCKLAND ISLANDS.
In reference to the telegram regarding the reported loss of eight men at the Auckland Islands, mentioned in our tele grams, the Dunedin “ Herald ” publishes the following : The first definite information we ob tained was from Captain Wilson, of the scaling schooner Friendship, which came offa cruise in December, 1879. He re ported that a whaleboat’s crew of seven men left Port Boss, Auckland Islands, about the beginning of October, on a sail ing cruise, but that they had not made their appearance up to the close of No vember. The crew of the Friendship searched both coasts of the island without result, and on returning to Port Ross after the Awarua had made a second visit, the provisions wore found exactly as they were left. Captain Wilson reported the matter when ho arrived here, and on Dec. 19 made the subjoined statement to Mr. Hackworth, Collector of Customs : The Awarua landed eight men at Port Ross on July 4 last for the purpose of sealing. She returned again with pro visions for them in October last, but the men were not there. The Awarua, after discharging the provisions, left for Camp bell Islands on Oct. 27, believing, it is supposed, that the men were on a sealing cruise, as the whaleboat belonging to the station was away. Captain Wilson reports having called at Port Ross on Sunday No vember 9, and found the provisions landed by the Awarua untouched, the presump tion being that the men had gone round to the west coast sealing and had got their boat swamped. Had they succeeded, however, in getting safely to land there would be no possibility of their getting away, as the rocks are perpendicular, until some assistance was sent, bub they might be able to exist on seal flesh, and would find shelter amongst the rocks and coves there.
On Friday, Capt. Drew of the Awarua, made the following declaration before Mr. Hackworth :—I landed eight men on the Auckland Islands on July 10. The fol lowing day I took one man named Griffiths on board again, and sailed for the Campbells. I returned again to the Aucklands about Oct, 14, and lay there about twelve days, and landed three months’ provisions. The men were not there. I don’t think at that time they had been away for more than a fortnight at the outside. Knowing that they had a good whaleboat, I took it for granted they were away on a sealing cruise. Having another party waiting for me at the Camp bells, who I knew were short of provi sions, I took advantage of the fine wea ther, and sailed for there the latter end of October. Before leaving I left a letter for the party, stating that as they had left no record of where they had gone to, I was unable to send a boat to look after them, and that I would be back in a cer tain time. At the time I left there was altogether fully four months’ provisions for seven men. I ran from the Aucklands to the Campbells in about 40 hours, and remained there about three months and a-half sealing, and thence came to Port Chalmers, and arrived here on Feb. 1. Since being in port I have learned that the Friendship had visited the Aucklands, and found everything just as I had left it. I therefore conclude that the boat must have foundered, and all hands drowned.
THE ASHBUBTON GUARDIAN, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1880.
Printed and published by Horace John Weeks and Charles Dixon, at their Printing Office, East Street, Ashburtcr, Saturday, February 21, 1880,
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KEATING’S WORM TABLETS, A PURELY VEGETABLE SWEETMEAT, ooth in appearance and tasta, furnishing a most agreeable method of administering the only certain remedy for INTESTINAL or THREAD "WORMS. It is a jierfectly safe and mild preparation, and is especially adapted for children. TESTIMONIAL. Medical Hall Gildersome, Nov. 28th, 1876. Mr. Keating, Dear Sir, —I think it nothing but my duty to inform you of the immense sale I have for your Worm tablets, which I may justly say is enormous, and in every case gives the greatest satisfaction. I have now in stock two bottles containing the Round Worms brought me during the last few days by customers, one Worm 40 yards long. I dare not be without the remedy.—yours respectfully, M. A. Walker. Sold in tins by all Chemists and Druggists Proprietor, THOS. HEATING, London, REWARD AND CAUTlON.—Whereas fraudulent imitations of this umsurpassed remedy have been sold, I hereby request any one knowing the vendor of the same to com municate with me, on conviction of the offender a liberal reward will be paid. 637 BUGS, FLEAS, MOTHS, BEETLES And all other Insects are DESTROYED by KEATING’S INSECT POWDER, which is quite harmless to domestic animals. In exterminating Beetles the success of this Powder is extraordinary, and no one need be troubled by those pests. It is per fectly clean in application. Ask for and be sure you obtain “ KEAT ING’S POWDER,” as Imitations are Noxious, and fail in giving satisfaction. Sold bv all Chemists in Tins, is. & 2s. 6d. each GRATEFUL—COMFORTIF G. jgPPS’S BREAKFAST COCOA. “By a thorough knowledge of the natural laws which govern the operations of digestion and nutrition, and by a careful application oi die fine properties of well selected cocoa, Mr. Epps has provided our breakfast tabled with a delicately-flavoured beverage which may save us many heavy doctors’ bills. It is by tne judi cious use of such articles of diet, that a constitu tion may be gradually built up until strong enough to resist every tendency to disease. Hundreds of subtle maladies are floating around us, ready to attack wherever there is a weak point. We may escape many a fata shaft by keeping ourselves well fortified with pure bicod and a properly nourished frame.” —The Chi Seivict Gazette. SOLD ONLY IN PACKETS LABELLED TAMES EPPS AND CO J > Homeopathic Chemists, London,
Commercial Printers. IF YOU WANT A f NEAT BUSINESS CARD GO TO THE “GUARDIAN” OFFIC IF YOU WANT WELL-PRINTED CIRCULAR, TRY THE “GUARDIAN” OFFICE. o IF YOU WANT AN ATTRACTIVE HANDBILL, TRY THE “GUARDIAN ’ OFFICE. IF YOU WAN^ MAGNIFICENT POSTER, CALL AT THE “GUARDIAN” OFFICE. IF YOU WANT ANY DESCRIPTION OF PLAIN OR ORNAMENTAL PRINTING, CALL AT THE “GUARDIAN” OFFICE East Street Nort WEEKS & DIION, PROPRIETORS. THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, Price Twopence, CAN be obtained from the following Agents, who will receive orders ; - - Intending Subscribers will please fill u forms, which can be obtained from any of the above Agents. Thejr»vill also oblige by stating on the back of ,tbe order to which agent they pay their^Subscriptions, WEEKS AND DIXON, Printers and Publishers |
AG/1880/AG_18800224/MM_01/0001.xml | 3,494 | The Ashburton Guardian.
COUNTY AGRICULTURAL AND SPORTING RECORDER,
' YOL. I.—No. 65.]
ASHBURTON, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1860.
[PRICE—TWOPENCE.
Auctioneers and Commisssion Agents IjIDMISTON BROS.' & GUNDBY 'j (late bullock AND CO.), ASHBURTON, General Merchants, Auctioneers, Stock, Station, Estate, and Commission Agents. Sales of Stock, Farm Implements, &c., f will be held at their Yards, Ashbur ton, and the Tinwald Yards, on alternate TUESDAYS. CASH ADVANCES Made on Stock, Produce, &c., consigned for Positive Sale. EDMISTON BROS. & GUNDRY. 19 ALFRED HARRISON, AUCTIONEER, COMMISSION AGENT, ETC. SALES, Sales of Stock, Mer chandise, Furniture and Effects, also Pigs, Fowls, and General Produce. WEEKLY SALE Every SATURDAY at 12 o’clock. SALE YA'DS ATTENDED. ntries can be made at my office or at the Yards. Agent for the Transatlantic Fire Insurance Company. 5 FARMERS AND OTHERS. Messrs, acland, Campbell, & CO. are prepared to supply Farmers and others with Station Stores, Fencing Wire, Fencing Staples, Standards, &c.,at Lowest Rates, and of First-class quality. AGENTS FOR THE ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY. CAPITAL £2,000,000 NSURANCES EFFECTED AT LOWEST RATES. ACLAND, CAMPBELL & CO., 65 Auctioneers. pREDK. p AVITT, E/st Street (Close to the Railway Station) Ashburton, Land and General Commission Agent. Orders taken for—Sydney Drays, Newcastle Coal, and Malvern (by the truck load). Build ing Materials of all kinds. Fencing Wire, Agricultural Implements, English and Ameri can, &c., 1 MESSRS. POYNTZ & CO., AND, yi STATE, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS. Rents and Debts Collected. Money advanced on Freehold Security. 7 Building Materials. Ashburton steam saw mills SASH AND DOOR MANUFACTORY. G. PARKIN, Proprietor, BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR. Moore Street, Every description of Timber and Building Materials in Stock and supplied on most reasonable terms. Plans prepared and Estimates Given on shortest notice. tl.e 26 TOTARA ! TOTARA ! ! TOTARA !! ! NOTICE, To" members of Comity Councils, Road Boards, Contractors, and others. THE undersigned desires to notify that he is prepared to supply SAWN TOTARA (or Black Pine) for Bridges, Culverts Slabbing wells, or other purposes, of any dimensions, and in large or small quanti ties to suit customers. ALPHEUS HAYES, Timber Merchant, East street, Ashburton. N.B.—Building Timber, Firewood, Stakes, &c., now on sale at the yards, East street, near Railway station, at lowest current rates, or can be delivered at any station along the line direct from the mills. Firewood by the truck-load at greatly reduced prices. 967 a* —413 g BRICKS. ryHE UNDERSIGNED having COM PLETEL riieir KILN at Ashburton, are prepared to SUPPLY BRICKS, equal tc any made in the Colony, at any Station up or down. Samples to be seen at the Cou pany's Offices, Ashburton, Rakaia, and Y inslovq W. MONTGOMERY - & CO [Limited] 32 ALMANAC for 1880, printed on a neat card, with Ashburton Direc tory, Postal and Railway Guide, can be obtained gratuitiously at the ci Guardian Office. PIANOFORTES, Harmoniums, and American Organs for sale on de ferred payments, at the rate of 10s. per week. H. M. Jones, Stationer, Baring square.
Insurance. Liverpool and London and GLOBE INSURANCE COM PANY. Capital ... ... £2,000,000. Reserve Fund ... £1,300,000. Grain Insured whilst Growing, in Stook or Stacked. Every other description of Insurance at rates as low as any other office. LOCAL AGENTS. J. Stanley Bruce ... Ashburton. A. R. Markham ... Chertsey 484 g ATORTH BRITISH AND MERCAN i\ TILE INSURANCE COMPANY. Established, a.d. 1809. Capital ... ... ... £2,000,000 Losses already indemnified... £5,000,000 Reserve ... ... ... £1,156,000 Ashburton Agents— -740g POYNTZ & CO. THE LONDON & LANCASHIRE FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Capital —Fully Subscribed, £1,500,000. JjURE INSURANCES of all kinds taken at lowest rates, special attention being given to Stack, Farm Building, and other Agricultural Risks. Applications by letter for insurance will be promptly attended to. The London and Lancashire being purely a Fire Company, the whole of its resources are available to meet Fire claims and this feature will at once commend itself to the public, for the resources of the Company can never be applied to the settlement of Life Claims or Marine Losses, but every penny of its Capital (the whole of which could be called up at any time), together with its reserves, are available for Losses by Fire, and offer a complete guarantee that all engagements v ill be fully carried out. Claims are met with promptitude and liberality. Agents for Ashburton— SAUNDERS BROS. 6 For Sale. TO CONTRACTORS AND FARMERS. WAGGON AND TEAM FOR SALE, By Private Treaty. FOR SALE, by private treaty, one first-class second-hand Waggon and six good Draught Horses, belonging to the Westerfield Estate. The new branch line being nearly ready for tx-affic, the pro prietor will have no further use for the waggon and team. Further particulars on applying to the undersigned, at the Westerfield Station. C. F. REED. February 15,1880. 51Ga-69c POYNTZ AND CO. FARMS FOR SALE. ON EASY TERMS OF PAYMENT. MESSRS POYNTZ & Co. have the following properties for sale : Also, Sevex-al eligible Town Properties in Ashburton, Tinwald, Rakaia, and Wins low, both for sale and to let. Apply, POYNTZ AND CO. 197 Ashburton. FOR SALE, ACRES Tussock Land, in I 3 jOOO Lots to suit pux’dxasers. Very Liberal Tex-ms. 74 SAUNDERS BROS. TO PRINTERS. MACHINE FOR SALE. SALE.— x One Second-hand Double Demy Tape Printing MACHINE, in thorough working order, with rollers, moulds, &c., complete. This machine has been replaced by a Double Royal Wharfedale, which necessitates removal of the Double Demy Machine formerly used for printing the “Hex-aid ” axxd “ Guardian,” for hand or steampower. Can be seen and all par ticulars obtained at our office. For a Country Office this Machine suits admirably, as it can easily bo turned by hand, for which we have fitted a fly wheel and handle. Pkice £7O. WEEKS & DIXON.
Millers, &c. SAUNDERS BROS., MILLERS, Grain Merchants, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS. Offices— EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Mills — GREAT SOUTH ROAD. AGENTS FOR THE LONDON AND LANCASHIRE FIRE INSURANCE CO And THE WALLSEND COLLLIERY. H-]\/|rOFFAT begs to inform the . IVi inhabitants of Ashburton and surrounding districts that his NEW FLOUR MILL AT WAKANUI HAS COMMENCED WORK, And hopes, by strict attention to busi ness, and turning out a First-class article, to merit a share of public support. Special attention paid to Gristing, and Farmers from a distance can have their Grist ground by return. 31 Hotels. THE WHEATSHEAF HOTEL, Wheatstone. Q H. WILLCOCKS, the Proprietor of the above fine Hotel can now offer Acom moclation which cannot he surpassed in any house in Canterbury, and wishes to inform his friends md the public generally that everything in his power will be done to make his patrons comfortable. The rooms are splendidly furnished and well ventilated. First-class Stabling and Paddocks in connection with the Hotel. Wines and Spirits of the Best Brands. G. H. WILLCOCKS, Proprietor, 138 Wheatsheaf Hotel. Boarding Houses. CENTRAL TEMPERANCE HOTEL, Baking Square (Near Town Hall). RE-OPENING of the above commo dious and centrally situated Pri vate and Commercial Hotel. T. BROADBELT, PROPRIETOR, Is prepared to give Superior Accommoda tion to Boarders and the Travelling Public on REASONABLE TERMS. Weekly Board and Lodging ... £1 Weekly Board ... ... ... 14s. MEALS AT ALL HOURS. Dinner on Saturday from 11.30. Beds (single), Is. fid. Private Room for Ladies. 153—G24a H. IVL J ONES, Baking Square, LAW & COMMERCIAL STATIONER BOOK AND MUSIC SELLER. Toys, Fancy Goods, Violins, Strings, Concertinas, &c. Magazines, English Papers, & Periodicals by each Mail. Bookbinding Executed with Despatch 15 QHARLES REID, ASHBURTON SHOEING FORGE, Corner of East and Dodson streets. A large and varied experience in the manufacture and repair of Agricultural Implements and Machinery, warrants C. R. in guaranteeing sound and satis factory material and workmanship. Horses safely and scientifically shod on the spot. 252 Archery material.—bows from ss. each. Arrows from ss. doz. H M. JONES, Stationer, Baring Square.
T. CHAMBERS, JgOOT AND SHOEMAKER, East Street, Ashburton. Boots and Shoes of all kinds Sewn or Pegged. Repairs Attended To. 48 TINWALD BOOT AND SHOE SHOP, C. HAWKINS. CH. begs to inform the inhabitants of . Timvald .and surrounding districts that he has taken the Boot and Shoe Shop adjoining Mr. S. Stephens’, saddler, and hopes by strict attention to business to obtain a share of public patronage. 742 g 937 a TINWALD STORE. JAMES ESGOTT, GENERAL STOREKEEPER, IRONMONGER, DRAPER, Ac., Ac., Ac. 390 g I NINE Cream-Laid ENVELOPES, No. J 6 ; extra secure shape, ONLY 9s. 6d. per 1000; 500, 55.; 250, 35., NETT CASH. ALSO, — BANK NOTE AND LETTER PAPER WEEKS & DIXON, DIRECT IMPORTERS, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL STATIONERS, ASHBURTON “HERALD” OFFICE. T. A. GATES, ABINET MAKER, PICTURE FRAME MAKER, AND UNDERTAKER, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, ASHBURTON. 4 JUST ARRIVED. PAPER BAGS, PAPER BAGS. C(ONFECTIONERS, Fruiterers, 1 Grocers, Drapers, Seedsmen, Ac., can be supplied with Paper Bags, all sizes, and Printed or Plain. WEEKS AND DIXON, General Printers, East rtreet North. CIOHOOL Requisites and Artist M ite rials. H. M. JONES, Statin ier, Bari Snuarc. JpNVELOPES, NOTEPAPER, EN VELOPES, NOTEPAPER.— The oheapest ever offered in Ashburton, at tne Herald Office, Vholcsale Staticnei’y Depot, Saunders’ Buildings.
MARBLE CHIMNEY PIECES— ALL PATTERNS AND DESIGNS. WASHING, WRINGING, AND MANGLING MACHINES— ALL SIZES IN STOCK. Business Notices. I R NMONGERY. IRONMONGERY. CHEAPEST HOUSE IN CHRISTCHURCH. F. CROSS & CO, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL IRONMONGERS, Coenee or Colombo and Heeeford Streets, opposite Bank of New Zealand, CHRISTCHURCH, BEG to call the attention of their Customers and the public generally to their varied and well-assorted stock of every description of BUILDERS’ AND GENERAL IRONMONGERY, BRUSHWAEE, Ac., Ac.; also, always on hand, a large stock of Oils, Paints, Paperhangings, Varnishes, Ac, ; also, now landing, ex Elmiranda, from New York direct—Two and Three-Pronged Hay Forks, all lengths ; Two and Three-Bow Hay Rakes ; American Scythe Snathes, Lawn Mowers, and every description of Yankee Notions. FLY TRAPS ! FLY TRAPS ! FLY TRAPS ! RANGES. RANGES. RANGES. CHEAPER THAN EVER. F/TROSS A CO. have now on hand one of the Largest , Stocks of Scotch and Leamington Ranges in the Colonies, and are now offering them at considerably reduced prices, and would call the attention of Architects, Builders, and the public generally to an inspection. RANGES—Watson and Gow’s “Etna,” with cast-iron oven and boiler, 3ft wide —£5. Ditto as above, with oven and side boiler, and bright bands and mould, 3ft. Sin. wide— -1.7 10s. Leamington Ranges, all sizes, from 2ft. 9in. to 6ft., and all prices from £4 each. REGISTER GRATES—Fine cast front with brick back—7d. per inch. Ground front and brick back—lOd. per inch. Wright’s Patent Bivalve, with steel and ormolu bead, all sizes and patterns, from 60s. each. FURNISHING DEPARTMENT. Being overstocked in this Department we are determined to sell at a little over cost, and give our Customers the benefit of the in creased tariff, also to make room for shipments now landing, and to arrive, we invite recent arrivals and others to an inspection. We have also now landing ex Hurunui—OlL CLOTHS, all Widths ; CARPETS of every description ; HEARTH RUGS ; Hessians, striped for Cabinet makers ; Scrim, Ac., Ac. Also, to arrive per Hereford, Pleiades, and other vessels— -White Lead, Oils,' Varnishes, and Colors of every description. All Goods delivered Free within One Mile of Post Office. Country orders carefully packed, and every attention given. 4520 FURNISHING GOODS OP ALL DESCRIPTIONS. CARPENTERS’ TOOLS AT REDUCED PRICES.
J° H N CANTERBURY FOUNDRY, CHRISTCHURCH, Sole Agent for the M'SHERRY GRAIN DRILLS, Will have on sale for next season a full assortment of these machines, varying from 10 to 17 hoes. Hoes, spring and peg, six to seven inches apart. Reapers and Binders by M'Cormick and Wood. Wire and extras for same. All kinds of plough fittings, shares, Ac., kept on hand or cast at short notice. Fencing standards and wire, millstones, grindstones, flour dressing silk, leather and indiarubber belting and hose, reaper sections, machine oils, field gates, horse shoes and nails, rivets, bolts, nuts, plate and bar iron, steel, and every requisite for smiths’ work, all kinds of engine and boiler mountings, boiler and gas lubes, &c., Ac. Machinery of every description made on the most modern principles and design. Estimates and drawings furnished on application. Indents to Great Britain or America executed on favourable terms. Sole agent for Aveling and Porter, Rochester, England. G and 8-h.p. Trac tion Engines by them on sale. Sole agent for John Wallace and Co., of London and Dundee, manufactures of Rolled Joists, Ac. Sizes, prices, and cata logues on application. 312 N D E R S O N, FARMERS ! FARMERS ! FARMERS R. MoKERROW AND CO., RE Cash Purchasers of Wool, Grain, and all kinds of Farm Produce, and are also prepared to make Liberal CASH ADVANCES on the above placed in their hands either for sale or shipment to the English or Colonial Markets. A Large Stock of Corrrsacks, Wool packs, Ac., fur sale at lowest current prices. R. MoKERROW & CO., GRAIN MERCHANTS, RAKAIA. 60 SANDO AND CO., iQENERAL STOREKEEPERS, TOBACCONISTS, NEWS AGENTS, Ac,, Ac., EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Labor Registry Office. 35 A s HBURTON s TORE. The Oldest Established Business in the County of Ashburton. D. WILLIAMSON AND CO., DRAPERS, GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, TEA, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS. The Best House in Town for MEN’S, BOYS’, AND YOUTHS’ READY-MADE CLOTHING. CELEBRATED BOOT AND SHOE DEPOT. 14 BROWN PAPER, strong, and large sheets, at skl. per lb. WEEKS AND DIXON, Stationers, East street North (near the Railwry Station), Ash burton.
Business Notices. JUST ARRIVED, ' A CHOICE ASSORTMENT OF OFFICE AND HOUSEHOLD STATIONERY, PAPER BAGS, ACCOUNT BOOKS, DIARIES, Ac. To Meet the Requirements of the County of Ashburton, WEEKS & DIXON Arc now Importing, direct from the makers. Every description of Commercial, Law, and General Stationery, which they are in a position to supply, wholesale or retail, at prices that will compare favorably with any house in the Colony. The Goods now being opened up include a Choice Assortment of Plain and Fancy Note Papers and Envelopes, and some very superior kinds. 10 2 CASES STATIONERY BALES PAPER 10 2 Commercial and Law Stationery Notepapers in great variety Envelopes of the newest styles Inkstands and Bottles Pens and Penholders Pencils and Pencil Cases Account and Pocket Books, Etc. Biscuit Bags Flour Bags Milliners’ Bags. Wholesale and Retail. LIBERAL DISCOUNT FOR CASH. BOOKS (SCRAP, ALBUMS, &c., &c.) We have a small lot of the above, and being desirous of clearing out these articles, we shall be glad to dispose of them at VERY LOW RATES, so as to make room for incoming consigments of General Stationery. WEEKS AND DIXON Saunders’ Buildings, EAST STREET! A SHBURTON.
Business Notices. RAKAIA ANNOUNCEMENT. G. A. VINCENT, PRACTICAL PAINTER, GLAZIER, PAPERHANGER, &c., Near Bank New Zealand, RAKAIA, BEGS to announce that he has com m enced Business in Rakaia, and all orders entrusted to him will receive prompt attention. 294 MEDICAL HALL. Established 1874. J ]M (TIERCE, druggist, FAMILY AND DISPENSING CHEMIST, Has always in Stock— SPONGES—Honeycomb and Turkey Toilet TRUSSES—Common Circular, Cole’s, Sal mon and Ody’s, Mocmain, &c. ELASTIC STOCKINGS Knee Caps, Wristlets, and Anklets ; Abdominal Belts in Silk and Thread. FEEDING BOTTLES—Mather’s, Maw’s, Dean’s, Stocker’s, Ayrton and Saun ders’, O’Connell’s. INFANTS’ FOODS—Liebig’s, Hard’s, Neave’s, Ridge’s, Nestle’s. COD LIVER OILS—De Jongh’s, Lang ton’s, Moller’s, Foxe’s, Southall Bros. . PERFUMERY—Piesse and Lubin’s, Rim mel’s, Gosnell’s, Priedenbach’s, Low’s, The Crqwn Perfumery Company’s HORSE AND CATTLE MEDICINES. HOMOEOPATHIC MEDICINES—Leath and Ross’s, Turner’s, and Martin’s. TEETH CAREFULLY EXTRACTED. JAMES MCDONALD, PRACTICAL TAILOR, East sibeit, Ashburton. A good Stock of Tweeds and Cloths on hat d. Summer Goods open shortly. 71 GREENSTREET FORGE, Ashburton Forks. WILLIAM REVELL, Blacksmith, Wheelright, and Agricultural Machinist, HAVING considerably extended his Business Premises, can. guarantee all work entrusted to him to be executed in a thoroughly competent manner, and with despatch. 359 g J. R. CHAPMAN, jpAINTER, GLAZIER, PAPER HANGER & SIGNWRITER, Importer of Paperhangings, White Lead, Glass, &c. The trade supplied at lowert Wholesale Prices. 17 WM. ANDERSON, SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER, Ashburton, HAS always in STOCK a complete assortment of every description of Saddlery, Harness, Whips, Saddlers’ Iron mongery, &c., imported direct from Eng land. Goods to order manufactured on the premises of the best Materials, and at the low'est rates. 11 BUTCHERS, BAKERS, GENERAL STOREKEEPERS, GRAIN AND SEED MERCHANTS, NORTON FARM, SEAFIELD. JONES AND CO., Norton Farm, Sea field, return thanks to their patrons for the hearty support accorded to them since Norton Farm was opened as a Butchery, Bakery, and General Store, and solicit a continuance of past favors, assuring customers that their interest will always have first consideration at the hands of the advertisers. Jones and Co. hog to inform their friends and the public in the Seafield and neighboring districts, that their Bread Meat, and Store Carts travel the following routes on the days given below : Seafield to Kyle, and Acton — Wednes days. Seafield to AVakanui Homestead, Waka nui School, and Creek, back by Christie’s Road — Thursdays. Seafield to North Seafield, Charing Cross, Dundas, Cambridge, returning by Pioneer Road — Fridays. In view of the Harvest, orders for at tendance of the Cart may be left at the Store, Norton Farm, Seafield ; Wakaiiui School, with Mr. Ginney ; with Mr. Lambie, at Kyle ; and with Mr Brown, blacksmith, Olontarf. JONES AND CO., NORTON FARM, Seafield. Butchers, Bakers, General Store keepers, Grain and Seed Merchants. A G EN T S FOR THE ASHBURTON HERALD AND GUARDIAN. 679 a RABBITS! RABBITS!! P . HARPER, FISHMONGER AND POULTERER N car the Ashburton Hotel, East Street, BEGS to inform the inhabitants tf Ashburton that he HAS OPENED In the above line, and trusts, by stnr.l attention to business, and supplying but articles. of first class quality, hopes t merit a share of public patronage OYSTER SALOON. Hot Fried Fish and Tea and Coffee at all hours.
Business Notices. WILLIAM ADAMS, Accountant and General Commission Agent. W. A. has started busin.es as above in the Cottage next Koad Board Office, A sh burton. Tradesmens’ books kept, Accounts Rendered, Rents Collected, Letters Written, business or private, Contractors’ Partnership Accounts Adjusted. Charges Moderate. WILLIAM ADAMS, Next Road Board Office, F a Ashburton. W. R. BOYLE, Moore street, Ashburton, Accountant, land, estate, and GENERAL AGENT. Loans negotiated. Absentees represented. Agent for the Victorian Insurance Com pany. Certificated Accountant in Bank ruptcy. 4580 R CULLEN, GENERAL CARRIER . and FORWARDING AGENT, Burnett street, Ashburton. Trains at tended daily, and all orders promptly at tended to. 400 s NOTICE TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. WHEN you want any Copper, Zinc, Iron, or Tinware made or re paired, it will be to your interest to con sult JOSEPH HYDE, Moore street, Ashburton, And he will cure all complaints cheaply. 469 g TO FARMERS, LIVERY STABLE KEEPERS, SPORTING MEN, AND OTHERS OWNING HORSES. GEORGE KIDD, Moore Street, BEGS to announce the fact that the PRICE for SHOEING hacks and light draught HORSES is now REDUCED to 7s. per set, and that all horses of this description will be specially attended to by himself. Horses liable to cut are shod on a prin ciple of George Kidd’s own invention, which has proved an effectual cure for brushing. All kinds of blacksmith’s work, and repairs to agricultural machinery of any description done on the shortest notice. GEORGE KIDD, 75c-52Gg Moore street, Ashburton. TO THE FARMERS OF THE ASH BURTON AND SURROUNDING DISTRICTS. c. w. CALL AT jjUCKWORTH’S High Street, Christchurch, And Buy your GROCERIES. Really Good Tea, 20s. per box, full size. . Extra Superfine, 235. per box, full size. Extra Superfine, 90s. per half chest. Quality guaranteed. All other Goods equally low. 465 a m & H a P 5 -*1 O E-t 1 Mm INK BAG MASKING. INK for Stencil Plates and Bag Marking, in quart bottles ready for use, on sale at the HERALD AND GUARDIAN OFFICE, NEAR railway station. RECEIPT and DELIVERY BOOKS for Threshing Machines, Grain, and Goods PRINTED on SHORTEST NOTICE. Samples can be seen at cur Office. WEEKS AND DIXON, Stationers, General Printers, &c. Surveyor, Civil Engineers, &c. C E. FOOKS AND SON, CENSED a U MVEYORS .AND LAND BROKERS Under the Land Transfer Act, Government Contract Surveyors, Triangle, Wakanui Road, near Post-office ASHBURTON. 33 Conveyances. THE LONGBEACH COACH ! aEORGE WILLCOCKS respectfully acknowledges the liberal support which he has received during the short time his Coach has been running, and solicits a continuance of the same. ■ The fares by Willcocks’ coach are exactly 3d. per mile ordinary fares, and lid. per mile for Saturday return. They are as under— Longbeach to Ashburton, ordinary 55., return Bs. Waterton to Ashburton, 3s. 6d. ordi nary, 6s. return. Ashton to Ashburton, 3s. ordinary, ss. return. Wheatstone to Ashburton, 2s. 6d. ordinary, 4s. return. SINGLE FARE RETURN ON SATURDAYS. The coach leaves the Booking Office, Quill’s Commercial Hotel, each day a 3.15 ; Post Office, 3.30. 40g EOOOKSON, Wills Street, runs the . MAIL COACH from Ashburio.) Railway Station to Green Street, Alford Forest, and Mount Somers, every Tuesday and Friday, returning Wednesday and Saturday at 8 p.m. |
AG/1880/AG_18800224/MM_01/0002.xml | 9,204 | SHIPPING.
STEAMERS LEAVE LYTTELTON
AS UNDER. For Wellington —Taiaroa, This Day,
Tuesday, Fob. 24. Passengers by
2.40 p.m. train. To be followed by Tararua, on Thurs day, Feb. 26th. For Napier, Gisborne, Taitranga and Auckland —Tararua, on Thursday,
Feb. 26th. Passengers by 2.40 p.m.
train. To be followed by Hawca, on Satur day, Feb. 28. For Port Chalmers— Rotoraahana, This
Day, Tuesday, February 24. Pas sengers by 2.40 p.m. train For Melbourne, via Bluff—Roto mahana, This Day, Tuesday, Feb. 24th. Passengers by 2.40 p.m. train. To be followed by Tc Anau, Tuesday, 2nd March.
For Sydney —Tararua, on Thursday, Feb. 26. Passengers by 2.40 p.m.
train. For Hobart Town —Te Anau, Tues day, March 2. For Pioton, Nelson, Taranaki, and Manukau —Taiaroa, This Day, Tues day, Feb. 2Gth. Passengers by the 2.40 p.m. train.
COMMERCIAL.
The following circular has been issued from the office of the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, and the subject is of sufficient importance to war rant its publication in full : Christchurch, Feb. 19, 1880.
Wheat shipments to United Kingdom. —The observance by shippers of the fol lowing hints concerning the export of corn will atonce so facilitate its treatment at the port of shipment, and ensure for it so much more speedy and satisfactory a turnover on arrival in London, that wo feel confident you will in your own in terest endeavor to bring the suggestion into effect.
1. Branding of sacks. —The subject of indistinct marking has frequently been brought under our notice by our London office during the past season, with a view to the remedy of the defect in future, and we would accordingly urge upon our clients the necessity of clearly star iping upon each sack a distinctive brand, in ad dition to the figures impressed by the railway officials, merely for the con venience of their own department. While the employment of one or two letters is manifestly better than no brand at all, I am of opinion that the adoption of the name of the farm or of the owner would be preferable, being at once original and distinctive.
2. Forwarding by rail to Lyttelton.—ln order that unnecessary delay at the port of shipment and its attendant expenses may be avoided, we trust that you will promptly advise us of the despatch of your produce. The wheat should be con signed to the “New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Limited, Lyttelton, for direct shipment,” and although we cannot guarantee immediate shipment, having no means of controlling the railway traffic and preventing blocks, wc are sanguine that the careful prepara tions we have mad« will enable us to ensure its reception on board ship as it comes to hand. You should also bear in mind the necessity of obtaining from the station-master at your end a railway re ceipt for each parcel of produce delivered, which please post to this office by first opportunity, and thereby enable us im mediately to fix the responsibility of short delivery or damage upon the proper parties 3. Condition of wheat and importance of its thorough dryness.—The practice of thrashing out of stock grain intended for shipment instead of first stacking it for a period, is so calculated to produce sweat ting that we take occasion to warn growers against the adoption of the system. 4. Tonnage errangements. —, Having fixed our freight arrangements for the sea son with the New Zealand Shipping Com pany, we can contldentally refer our friends to that Company's vessels specially chartered for wheat carrying. They are all, as be will observed, first-class iron ships, and every possible care will be exercised to reduce to a minimum the chances of sea damage.
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The Ashburton Guardian, COUNTY AGRICULTURAL & SPORTING RECORDER TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1880.
In our issue of Saturday we made a hurried reference to “ Fanners and prices of wheat,” hut since writing that article we have'obtained information which en ables us to revise our figures, and place them more accurately before our readers. To make clear the remarks which follow, we will first summarise the items of cost per bushel incurred in disposing of Ash burton wheac in London. They are as follows :—- Rail carriage, Ashbvrton to d. Lyttelton .. •• 3’47 Wharfage ... ... ... "6 Sampling and agency ... '25 Insurance at £1 per sack ... 'B2 Exchange, 90 days, at I per cent. ... ... ... '42
Loss on bags, bought pd., sold 4/<d 1-2 Freight, 50s. per ton of 2240 lbs., and primage 5 per cent. ... ... ... 16 *OB
Loss in weight, say per cent. ... ... ... I 'OS Granary charges ... ... 3‘ Brokerage and del. credere, 2 per cent., based upon selling price of S4S. per quarter ... ... ... 1‘62 Commission, 2 '/> per cent. Do. per cent. (Colonial) 1"j
32.23 Or about 2s. per bushel. From the above it will he seen that wheat realising 545. per quarter of 4961b5. in London, will give the shipper 3s. lOd. per bushel of GOlbs. iu Ashburton, or 4s. l£d. in Lyttelton. We arc well aware that farmers have occasionally paid something beyond our estimates of costs, but our figures are compiled from actual account sales issued by a first-class house, and shippers will do well to make the charac ter of their agents a matter of con sideration.
Independent holdershaving availed them selves of the different sources of information, will form their own views with regard to shipping prospects and act accordingly, but having carefully weighed the several conditions which influence the European markets, we must regard the purchase of wheat at 3s. 9d. in Lyttelton as a very propitious speculation. If such purchases reach a 50s. market they will yield a small profit, and there is at present every pros pect of early shipments commanding a considerably higher figure. American supplies appear to bo in firm hands, and the English harvest is yet only a matter of conjecture ; the collapse of the former, and an unusually abundant return. from
the latter would of course exercise a lowering tendency on the world’s markets, but at present we have no grounds for anticipating either contingency, although the prudent farmer, unable himself to ac cept the risk, will do well to provide against both by disposing of his grain here, at a rate consistent with Home pros pects. We cannot leave this subject with out calling attention to a circular pub lished in another column, which the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company have addressed to their clients. The suggestions it contains are of a thoroughly practical nature, and appli cable to all shippers whether friends or not of that institution.
Mount Somers Assessment Court.— The Mount Somers valuation list was con demned by the judge yesterday, and a now one ordered to be made by the valua tor Mr. F. G. P. Loach.
“ Thomas Moore. ’’—Professor Hughes, assistel by Miss Pauline Best, will give one of his admired lecture-entertainments in the Town Hall to-night. In addition to. the attractions of the entertainment itself, which includes Miss Best’s singing of melodics of the bard, and violin solos by the Professor, the proceeds will go to the Irish relief fund, L 59 14s. Od. having already been forwarded to the suffering poor by Professor Hughes. We wish him a full house as a reward for 3ns laudable mission.
Dkomore Goods Sued. —We notice that the new goods shod at Dromore is making rapid progress, the frame work being up, and the other necessary material coming to hand rapidly.
More Immigrants. —The ship Westland arrived at Port Lyttelton yesterday, and was sent to the quarantine ground, having scarlatina and measles on board, although there were a largo number of immigrants as passengers, and a deal of sickness, only three deaths, and those of infants, had oc curred.
Wheat to England. —Farmershaving now harvested their wheat must soon decide whether to sell in New Zealand or ship to England. In either case it is ad visable to thresh at once as the earlier shipments promise the best results. Those who elect to ship to England have unusual facilities offered them this season, as may be seen by a reference to Messrs. Royse Stead and Company’s advertisement.
The Registration of Electors.— Appointments of Registrars under The Registration of Electors Act, 1879,” have been made, and will be gazetted early next week.
Mb. Treadwell and the Land Com pany.—Mr. Treadwell, the gentleman who was so emphatically snubbed by the Auckland Laud Board, has been ex pelled by the Christchurch Co-operative Land Company, and his letter to the Land Board denounced as a misrepresen tation of the company. Greyhound Poisoned. —L’Esprit, a notable greyhound, the property of Messrs. Saunders and Walker, was acci dentally poisoned on Saturday last. It appears that a carbolic dressing had been applied to portions of her coat, and she licked herself dry, death ensuing a few hours afterwards. L’Esprit, by Poll Mell out of Scrap, was one of the most fashion ably bred greyhounds in the colony, and two years ago won the Nelson Gold Cup. A number of her progeny are engaged in the forthcoming Canterbury Coursing Club Derby and Oaks.
Tim Harvest. —All harvesting opera tions arc in full swing, and the magnifi cent weather wo have so far had has enabled the farmers to make exceedingly rapid progress in their operations. Our reporter states that nearly all the grain is cut, and safe so far as nor’-westers arc concerned, and the processes of stack building, threshing, and carting to the railway stations are going on all over the district, while the last operation of the farmer—giving delivery to the railway—is noticeable by the heavily laden trains of grain now daily being conveyed to port— the goods train yesterday morning having two engines attached. That pest, the rust, has made many a promising crop a miserable failure. Grain which was thick and well headed, and reckoned by compe tent judges to bo equal to 30 bushels per acre of good wheat, will now thrash out about 7 bushels of r.hrivclled grains only fit for pig or chicken feed ; and the farms on which it is to be seen are, we regret to sav, neither few in number nor small in acreage. It is a thing for which many theories have been propounded, but none of them arc quite satisfactory. One thing is certain—the rust has chiefly attacked the late and light, crops, amt wc think this should be a caution to our farmers to put their wheat in early in the season, as it makes very little difference to the time harvest sets in whether they sow it in M.oy ov October. This year it has all ripened together. That the soil has no thing to do with generating the pest is proved by the fact that a dean, healthy, crop may be seen on one side of a road, while oil tiie other the heads look as well, but contain no grain. The pickle used with the seed has also an effect on the future of the plant, and when sowing time comes wc intend to reproduce some very valuable information on this import ant portion of the farmer’s work.
Rakaia Railway Bridge. —As the Saturday night train approached the Rakaia bridge the danger signal was observed to ho shown, and the train was stopped. It was discovered that the bridge had taken fire, probably from the use of Malvern coal, but before any serious damage had been done the gate keeper bad extinguished the fire. It would bo as well if the railway authorities adopted the same precautions on this bridge as they have on the Ashburton one, viz., erecting a couple of tanks, and leading the water l:y pipes, with taps at intervals along the whole length, and buckets near the taps. There is no doubt a great risk, in such dry, hot weather as we are now experiencing, of serious damage to the bridge by fire, as the wood work is as liable to ignite as tinder. An other correspondent who crossed in a trap yesterday morning say’s the damage must have been very slight, as he saw no sign of a fire on the structure.
South Rakaia Assessment Court.— A sitting of the above Coux-t was held at the Road Board office, South Rakaia, 0:1 Saturday, Feb. 21, before F. Guinness, Esq., R.M. Mr. A. Makcig, secretary to the South Rakaia lloarl Board, ap pc ii-ed to object on behalf of the Board to the roll in toto, on the grounds of its being incomplete and irregular. Mr. F. G. P. Leach, the compiler of the roll, ap peared to refute objections. After a short argument the objection made by Mr. Makeig was withdrawn. The roll, how ever, being found to be incomplete, his Worship ruled that it had been proved that no valuation list had been prepared as required by the Act, and under pro visions of clause 28 of said Act, ordered a valuation list to bo made, and appointed Mi - . F. G. P. Leach to be the valuer for the district without remuneration. Thursday, March 11, was fixed for the date for com pletion and inspection of such list ; the last day upon which objections to said valuations could be received to he Mon day, March 29, and the Court then ad journed till Monday, April 5.
Prehistoric Max in California Spearheads of an Early Race. —B. B. Redding, in the Reno “ Gazette,” urges the miners to carefully save all the curiosi ties they may find. He speaks of the spears of the earlier races, and says there
are two of those spear heads in the Smith sonian collection, one from the hydraulic mines of Calaveras county, and the other, numbered 7342, from Folsom, Sacramento county. This spear head was found, with a disk of slate, having a hole in its centi’c, on a ledge of granite at the bottom of the gold mines, twenty-three feet below the
present surface of the streets of the town of Folsom. About thirty feet below the streets of Folsom the miners found a bed of hard, salt water mud, filled with fossil oyster shells, and shells of the extinct crustaceans of what Clarence King calls the miocene ocean. This ledge of granite is a point from the foothills of the Sierra that jutted out into this ancient sea. Who were the people that hunted and fished along the foothills when ihe base of the Sierra was washed by the ocean ? Was the top of Diablo then an island ? Or was ■‘die Sacramento Valley an inland sea, like Puget Sound or the Black Sea ? It is not singular that more of the spear heads of these primeval people are not found, or that when discovered they should be found beneath the drift and boulders of our gold mines. If any were left on or near the present surface, and had been discovered by the ancestors of our present Indians, they would have been split into knives and arrow heads, for obsidian in any form was of tire first necess’ty, and the most valuable materials in use until white men brought iron to the coast. So far as I can learn, there are five of these peculiar spear heads in public institutions, two at the Smithsonian, two in the pos session of Professor Cope, and one at Harvard. There are probably dozens in miners’ cabins, nr ornamenting bar rooms in the mountains, or used as paper weights in village grocery stores in California and Oregon, which, if they could be gathered in some public institution, with the facts and history of their discovery, would go far to prove that man made his appearance on earth, and lived on this coast when the mastadon, elephant, cave bear and sabre toothed tiger wandered among the foot hills of the Sierra, or, perhaps, earlier still, when the earth had so far evolved from hot chaos as to develop a climate that would give him food and provi lo him with shelter.
An Arctic Arcadia. —About 250 years ago the Tsceukfcschi were distinguished and gallant warriors. The discoverers have gathered a valuable assortment of tho arms and armor of that period. Many of these implements are preserved among the families, whose habits arc no longer aggressive. Very noticeable are their cuirasses, carefully wrought out of mam moth ivory, and fashioned with a remark able resemblance to the old Roman panoply. The spears and bows arc made of whale-bone, wood, and ivorj', spliced and bound with the sinews of the reindeer, and showing an advanced perception of arctic ornamentation on the part of the makers. One hundred and fifty years ago tho famous Russian, Colonel Panlovski commanded an expedition sent against them from Siberian settlements. In his first engagement with them he was badly worsted. He subsequently defeated them, but with heavy loss to his own troops, and has recorded much such a tribute to their valor as Pyrrhus bestowed upon the Italian legions which lie overcame. Strangely enough, they have no Govern ment, no laws, and almost no religion, if any. A Russian starous is their nominal ruler, but has neither authority nor in fluence. Very little foreign clothing is employed by them, their vestments being almost exclusively of skin. The nation probably numbers 10,000 souls, of whom one-half inhabit the littoral between Tschaun bay and Behring strait, and the other half dwell in the interior of the country. On the whole, it is im possible to imagine a more Arcadian race, though no philosopher ever yet expected to discover Arcadia so near the north pole. A people without chiefs and without criminals, experiencing no difficulty in the distribution of their joint exertions in fishing and hunting, whoso sole sign of pride of wealth or fancy is the possession of a boat a little larger than ordinary, may well deserve tho respect they have earned from Nordenskjold and his party and prove fitting subjects for further ethnolo gical study.
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LATEST FROM EUROPE.
(A 'at let’s.) London, Feb. 20.
The present scries of wool auctions to date show the following increases in the prices of fwool as compared with last auction :—Greasy, lf,d to 2d. ; scoured, 2d. ; fleeces, lid. At the wool sales to-day 8800 bales have been catalogued; there was a firm and active demand.
In the House of Lords an important dis cussion took place on the Afghanistan question. The Duke of Argyle again at tacked the policy of the Government. Tho Premier replied, defending the course pursued, stating that Russia sought to embarass England in Asia. The duty of the Government was therefore to secure the gates of India. Until such had been achieved it was impossible to retire from Afghanistan, as anarchy still prevailed in the country.
London, Feb 21. At to-day’s wool sales 0900 bales were offered. Prices were firmly maintained. Buf.lin, Feb. 21.
The German Government are taking active interest in the preparation of ex hibits for the Melbourne Exhibition, and are adopting steps to be adequately repre sented, and have determined to grant a liberal subsidy. Constantinople, Fob. 21.
Colonel Lyngo, accompanied by his wife, who were engaged in relieving the refugees at Roumciia, have been captured by Greek brigands and threatened with death failing an adequate ransom. Galle, Fob. 21.
The P. and O. Company’s steamer Bangalore left here to-day with the in ward Suez mails.
{Argus Special.)
London. Fob. 31. Sir Garnet Wolsolcy has been appointed Quarter-master General. Wool firm, opening rates have advanced : greasy fleece Ikb, scoured 2d., cross breds 2d.
(Age Special.) London, Feb. 20.
Colonel Colley, Military Secretary to the Viceroy cf India, has been appointed successor to Sir Garnet Wolsely, at the Transvaal.
Mr. Hannay, a resident of Glasgow, has discovered the process of making artificial diamonds.
London, Feb. 21,
The Duke of Argyle declares the Afghan policy of the British Government to bo deceitful, weak, cowardly, and a stain on the honor and prestige of England. The Orient liner Sorata sailed for Mel bourne on Saturday. AUSTRALIAN. (Reuters). Sydney, Feb. 21. W. Hezlett has been elected member for Paddington in the Legislative Assembly, in place of Mr. Sutherland, resigned. Mr. Hezlett favors the Government education scheme. The International Exhibition closes on the 20th April. Sydney, Feb. 23. Three prisoners effected their escape from Casiro gaol yesterday, by removing a sash in the wall. They secured th»
police's horses and got clear away. The police are now in pursuit. Brisbane, Feb. 21.
A man bathing in the Kautree river yesterday was attacked by an alligator, which seized him in the thigh, and crushed and clawed him severely. The alligator finally slipped his hold, and the man escaped. The steamer Mcnmuir, from Singapore, reports that the comet was seen in Torres Straits. The nucleus was very red and quite visible.
PER OUR SPECIAL WIRE.
INTE RPRO VINCIAL.
Grahamstown, Feb. 23,
Alburnia shares advanced 10s. This price is owing to a statement that gold has been found in the low level.
Archbishop Steins is visiting the Thames. Ho receives an address from the congrega tion and the Hibernian Society and Christian Doctrine Society. A very large congregation heard him preach yesterday. There is small probability of Mr. Rowe floating the Caledonian Company, Auck land capitalists having combined against him.
Government is urged to procure some alteration in the conditions under which the gold fields are leased from the natives, who levy black mail on anyone moving the surface of the soil.
Napier, Feb. 23,
Mr. Mills arrived in town on Saturday, and reported to the police that the Wan ganui natives had shot a number of sheep at Murimutu, belonging to Mr. Moore house, and had threatened to burn clown the homestead. He stated that the whole of the hands had left the station owing to threats made by the natives, and that ho was the last to leave. Murimutu is in the Wanganui police district, and no action can therefore be taken by Inspector Scully in the matter. Topea, the head chief of the Taupo lives at present in Napier. Not withstanding the threatening aspect of the natives, Walker Neville is just about to drive 4000 sheep on to land immediately adjoining that of Mr. Moorehouse. The Taharate natives have given Mr M‘Master notice to leave his run, which he leases from them, within a week, under threats of violence if he refuses to comply with their demands. M‘ Master is now in town, and has reported the matter to the proper authorities. Even the rifle butts seem to be an offence iu the eyes of the Maoris. They have removed some of tho sand bags and other accessories, and doubtless they will next carry off the tar gets for private practice by themselves. Major Routledge has reported the matter to tho Government, and awaits instruc tions before taking any action in the matter.
Haw era, Feb. 21,
Major Tuke, with the whole of the Constabulary under him, are to move to Baylcy’s farm, north of Stoney River, to day. Mama, head chief of the Wanga garua, Napier, visited the Commission at Geo on Thursday. He expressed his in ability to compel his tribe to attend.
Christchurch, Fob. 23.
Mr RoUeston goes to Wellington to morrow. He was interviewed to-day by a deputation from the City Council, asking for some parliamentary help in the shape of a grant of land or money to Christchurch. It was pointed out that the other big towns by reason of their largo or wealthy endowments had to levy comparatively small rates, while Christ church with an endowment not more than LIGjOOO, and consisting of very xmre mnnerative property that brought no mox-e than LISG rental, had the cheering prospect of a rate something like 3s. lid. Mx - . RoUeston would give no decisive answer. He admitted the hardship of the position, hut said that Government had shut dowxx on grants of laud to muni cipalities and fresh legislation would be needed. He did not hold out much en couragement that anything could be doxxc to moot the wishes of the deputation. Tim abu, Feb. 23.
A man named James Munro died in tile hosjiital yesterday, from the effect of injuries received on Saturday while blast ing a rock. The charge went off too soon, terribly mutilating him. He was a single man. At tho inquest to-day, a verdict of accidental death was returned. f Dunedin, Feb. 23.
An instance of rapid telegraphing has occurred. A cable message for London, to be repeated from there to Edinburgh, was answered in Dundin in 24. hours 15 minutes from tho time it was put in. A Corporation laborer named Connolly, who plucki'y saved a child from certain death on Thursday, by snatching it from the front of an approaching engine at Hanover street crossing, is recommended by the “Star” for the consideration of tho Humane Society. The Lincolnshire delegates proceeded to Southland on Wednesday, forwarding their report by the outgoing mail on Friday. They go Home by the March mail.
The City Guards have in a body refused to attend the Easter Review at Christ church, objecting to the terms of 10s. a head, with accommodation in the barracks. The following horses have paid the final sweep on the Cup : —Foul Play, Mata, Natator, Longlanda, Betrayer, Hornby, Titania, Camballo, Grip, Libeller, and A tlantic.
Lamond’s claim at Vinegar Hill, Cam brians, washed up GOO ounces for three months’ working, dividing LSOO per man after paying expenses. In the seven-mile walking match be tween Claxton and M'Donncl, the former won in s(imin. 32sec. At Waikouaiti a Chinaman had both legs cut off by a reaping machine. Andved —The Corialanus, 98 days from anchorage to anchorage. She brings 39 passengers and 1700 tons of cargo. The passage was a mere yachting trip. Feathcrston and Murphy have been committed for trial for sticking-up at the Bald Hill Flat.
The Standard Insurance Company’s re port states that owing to the depressed state of business, and frequent heavy losses, the company has been gradually diminishing its risks. No dividend is recommended. Net premiums received during the half-year, L 32,452 ; interest on investments, L34BG ; fire and marine losses, L‘20,010, The Chamber of {Commerce have re ceived the following telegram from the Hon. Mr. Oliver ;—“ lie steamer com munication with West Coast ports, the Premier tells me that upon discussion of the Postal estimates in Committee of Sup ply, the expenditure for the service was strongly objected to. It was pointed out that it was only required to keep ports south of Hokitika in communication with the rest of the world, and that for this purpose communication with Hokitika or Greymouth would suffice. He promised to endeavor to reduce this expenditure by inviting tenders for a service from one of the larger West Coast ports, and is only acting up to that promise. There is no thing to prevent Dunedin steamboat owners tendering for the service, but the colony generally would not be content to subsidise a steamer to run from Dunedin at much greater expense than is war ranted. ”
Thomas Brian, engaged on the Govern ment survey staff in the Tuapoka district, died from sunstroke received at Waipori. He was aged 21, and was unmarried. The racing privileges realised LG74 10s. against L6lO last year. The “ Star ” hears a well known Can terbury racing man has instituted criminal proceedings against the “ Timas” and “Witness” Company for alleged libels concerning running his horses.
ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL.
Tho usual fortnightly meeting of the Borough Council was held last night. Present—His Worship the Mayor (pre siding), Messrs. G. M. Robinson, R. Fried lander, E. Saunders, D. Williamson, A. Orr, and G. St. Hill. The Chairman said the only matter of importance which had occurred during the fortnight was the sitting of the Assess ment Court, and only in one case had a serious reduction been made. The total reduction in the roll was L 430. It would be necessary, as, tho rate book had been prepared, to give the necessary 12 days’ notice to-night of the Borough’s intention to strike a rate. THE DEAF AND DUMB ASYLUM. Mr. J. V. Colborne Yeel wrote, en closing correspondence relative to the institution for deaf mutes. It was resolved to acknowledge the letter. REGISTRAR OF DOGS. A letter was read from the Colonial Secretary’s office, informing the Borough that Mr. Charles Braddell had been ap pointed Registrar of dogs for the Borough. AN APPEAL AGAINST BEING RATED. The Rev. W. Keall wrote, objecting to his residence being rated, on the ground —(lst.) That it was the property of the trustees of tho church, and was precisely similar as a trust to the church in Cameron street; (2nd.) That the generous reason which relieves churches in the colony from taxation applies with equal force to parsonages ; (3rd.) That as the parsonage was solely maintained by public beneficence, there was an injustice done to those who subscribed to support the church. Mr. Robinson could not see that this manse should be exempted from rates, as all other manses in the district were rated, being outside the Borough and rated by the Road Board. Mr, St. Hill endorsed the previous speaker’s remarks. A monstrous injustice would be done to the ratepayers if such a request were granted, and he could not look upon it as other than an appeal on tho plea of poverty. Not long ago Mr. Keall had written to them complaining that they had not kept a lot of circus dogs from barking near Ins residence. The Mayor read clause 115 of the Municipal Corporations Act,providing that a remission of rates could not be granted except on the plea of extreme poverty.
Mr. Oxt understood that Mr. Kcall would attend the meeting,' and perhaps could throw more light on the matter. He had been informed that the parsonages, &c., were not rated by the Road Hoard. Mr. Robinson proposed, and Mr. St. Hill seconded—“ That a reply be sent to Mr. Keall that the Borough could not legally remit the rate.” AN UNFAIR DEMAND. Mrs. V. Callaghan wrote, stating that Mr. Crisp had charged Os. for writing a letter demanding payment of a rate, and putting her to unnecessary expense. Mr. R. Fried lander said it was no part of the duty of the collector to call for rates. Mr. Robinson said that a paid servant of the Council had no right to charge for writing letters; and he thought the Borough’s solicitor should not have de manded payment for doing work his salary was intended to cover. ' Mr. St. Hill said it looked as if the collector and solicitor had agreed that their screw was not very large, and they must “ send a letter,” and he would like to know whence Mr. Crisp obtained his authority to write that letter. The Borough were responsible for the acts of its servants, and he considered the borough should refund the money, both as an act of courtesy and of justice.
Mr. Friedlaudcr —But the Council did not receive the money. Mr. St. Hill moved, and Mr. Robinson seconded—“ That the (ss. be refunded.” Mr. Saunders recollected that instruc tions were given to the collector to collect the rates and to obtain the assistance of tbo solicitor. Ke thought Mr. Crisp might have acted in the usual way, and sued for the rate, and not have written, and charged for the letter. The Mayor said if this resolution were carried, there was no saying whore the matter would stop. It would be the bet ter course to write to Mr. Crisp to pay it. Mr. Robinson withdrew his motion. Mr. Saunders then proposed—“ That Miss Callaghan’s letter be forwarded to Mr. Crisp for an explanation, to be laid before the next meeting.” Seconded by Mr. Williamson and car carried. BUILDING REGULATIONS. Mr. C. E. Fooks, engineer to the borough, wrote stating that the building bye-laws had been completed by him with the assistance of the solicitor, and sug gesting that the whole of the borough from South street to Peter street, and from East street to Cass street, be in cluded in the operations of the bye-laws. Mr. St, Hill said the old boundaries were fixed at Tancred street, and he thought the alteration of the boundaries would tend to check building. Mr. Robinson said that Christchurch had been closely packed with houses be fore a building bye-law was thought of. Mr. R. Friedlaudcr proposed that Mr, Fooks be instructed to act on his original instructions. —Carried. defaulters’ list.
The Rate Collector stated that thcfollow ■ing was the state of last year’s rate fist: — Amount collected—Llo39 12s. ; paid in that day, Ll 9 12s. ; still due, LBO 18s. Total—Li t4O 2s.
The Mayor said tho most prominent of the defaulters was the late Mayor, who still owed his dues on six sections ; and the Town Hall Company, who were in debt LlO, the Town Clerk being secretary, and several others.
Mr. R. Fricdlander proposed that the solicitor bo instructed to sue at once for all overdue rates.
Mr. St. Hill seconded, and paid a high compliment to the perseverance of the rate collector, who had been very diligent in his duties. The motion was carried. DESERVES COMMITTEE'S RETORT. The Committee appointed to report on the best method of dealing with the borough reserves recommended that Nos. 7G7, 210, and 211 he let for 21 years, and 1080, with cottages, for 14 years. These were to be submitted by public auction, with the reserve prices fixed by the Coun cil ; Nos. 704 and 705 to be planted. Mr. Saunders proposed that the Coun cil adopt the report prepared by the Com mittee. Mr. R. Friedlander seconded. Mr. Robinson thought the reserves should be put up to public auction, and sold at a less price than the reserve in the report, and that a rental should not he fixed dogmatically. The Mayor said the Reserve Committee had acted for the best, and considering the depression existing, ho was of opinion that there would be a great loss if the reserves were sacrificed by auction. The motion was then put and carried. Mr. R. Friedlander proposed, and Mr. Orr seconded, “ That the Reserves Com mittee take the necessary action re letting the reserves. ” ‘Carried. INSPECTOR OF NUISANCES. The Inspector reported that great damage was done to the side drains by drays. Mr. St. Hill said that at Messrs. Fried lander Bros.’ corner farmers and carters occupied the footpath to such an extent that it was frequently impassable. Mr. R. Friedlander said that if drays drew over the footpath at their store it was not by their request, and it was a matter for the Inspector to deal with. There were plenty other obstructions, such as packing cases, on the footpath.
The Mayor said there were no bye-laws as yet, and the matter dropped. REX To DUE. The'Mayor reported that a largo amount (LG4) of outstanding debts were due by the tenants of the cottages, who only paid | ,4s. per week for each, and lie would sug gest that proceedings be taken for the re covery of the rents. LEAVE OF ABSENCE. Mr. Weymouth Roberts was granted leave of absence for a term. THE NEW RATE. Mr. Saunders proposed the resolution standing in his name : “ That the Council strike a rate of a shilling in the £ seconded by Mr. St. Hill and carried. FLUSHING THE SIDE CHANNELS. Mr. Saunders said that he considered the nuisances arising from the Burnett street and other drains were such that it was absolutely necessary to do something in the matter. The state of the funds did not permit of any permanent works, but he was of opinion that water could he brought down the gully in the domain and into East street and thence down other streets. He believed a regulating hatch could be put in for about LlO. He had previously explained his siheme to the Council. The Mayor said he was prepared with a scheme something similar to Mr. Saun ders, and would suggest a special meeting of the Council at an early date. Mr. Williamson thought the Mayor might give some information to the Council as to the nature of his scheme, to give them an idea of its value. There was another very important matter, the question of the right to bring the water through private lands. It was then resolved to hold a special meeting next Monday night. Mr. Robinson said that where vested interests were concerned people usually claimed compensation, even whore the water being brought through their lands was a direct benefit to them. Mr. Saunders said that he had made enquiries of the people interested, and thought there would be no objection. At any rate, it was only a temporary measure. Accounts amounting to L 43 7d. were passed for payment, and the Council ad-
TEMPERANCE LECTURE.
Last night Dr. Roseby delivered a lecture on temperance in the Town Hall. There were between 300 and 400 people present, and by some stupid error on the part of those in charge of the Juvenile Templars, a crowd of noisy children were first crowded into the back seats of the hall, and then trotted up to the gallery, where they amused themselves and dis turbed the audience by doing a double shuffle on the flat floor. It was some time before the noise subsided sufficiently to enable the Chairman—Mr. Alfred Saunders —to introduce the lecturer. When he did so, in a short speech, he bespoke a fair hearing for Dr. Roseby, who in commencing his lecture, drew a comparison between the town of Ashburton and others to the south, and foretold a fair future for her. A bad harvest had brought on hard times, and if report wore true Ashburton had suffered severely from those hard times, but with an improving market in the Old Country, and a steadily rising wool value, confirmed by a cablegram in the “ Herald that night, he hoped the bad times would soon the past. The Dr. then proceeded to introduce the subject of temperance. He remembered an instance in connection with the recent visit of the Rev. Dr. Somer ville, when no less than 40 requests for prayer were sent into a noonday prayer, meeting. Those 40 were for the reforma tion of persons guilty of intemperance, and those requests he purposed to make the subject of his remarks. Those re quests were very various in their charac ter, and comprised the prayer of fathers for intemperate Sons, mothers for intem perate daughters, and sons and daughters for intemperate parents ; every relation in life seemed to bo represented amongst the 40 petitions—all circumstances and con ditions, young .and old, rich and poor, re ligious and unconverted. The lecturer then proceeded to expatiate on the ter rible amount of sorrow, of misery, of suf fering, of anxiety that must have been in cluded in those 40 requests for prayer. Referring to the case of a drunken hus band he pointed out the degradation of a man who so dishonored the position he held as the head of a household, as to be come, not the example of sobriety that he ought to he, hut a degradation to himself and his family. He drew a sad picture of a drunken father led home inebriated and helpless from a debauch by the hand of liis child—a scene which was, alas, too often to be witnessed. Passing on he dwelt upon the fact that a drunken, son was no uncommon scene, and it Avas a sub ject that could not but cause deep sorrow to a parent. He had known young men with high talents, and brilliant prospects come out into the world with every hope of a bright future before them, and yet that future be blasted by the fell destroyer. The wife and mother was no exception to the clutches of the demon drink, and there were many such ■who had gone down before the tempter The inebriate as he diifted on towards the goal which is the drunkard’s, was left without faith in God, for his continued and oft-repeated sin corroded out his fear of the Lord. The lecturer then proceeded to pointy out that the cause of intemperance lay in a man’s physical nature. After years of moderation a man may find that the struggle to keep within moderate bounds becomes increasingly severe, and may also find that in tlic end he may succumb to the evil. It was time they began to realise the fact that (he difference between one man’s intemperance and another’s moderation was only a physical one. There Avere men who could not touch liquor without becoming inebriates, and there were others Avho could keep on in a mode rate course of drinking. Every deviation, hoAvever, in the direction of excess ren dered future excesses easier, and induced them to be made more frequently. There AA’ore three causes from which habitual intemperance arose. The first Avas home use. In too many homes liquor Avas used, and he did not Avonder at the fact that there were sometimes cases in which clergymen even forgot themselves and took too much, for if they were diligent visitors it Avould be offered to them, nay, forced upon them in many houses. Then our social customs Avere in favor of intem perance, and there Avas scai-cely an event in social life which did not require, by our social customs, to be celebrated by the consumption of liquor. Every marriage celebrated, every birth, ay, every death almost, required to he celebrated by the use of liquor, and there Avere many, many men, Avho made the making of a quarrel, the mending of one, the paying of an account, or the receiving of one, an occasion for drinking. There Avas a third cause, and that Avas the facilities for drunkenness which were at hand at every step. He Avished the noble band of men who Avere noAV working in the Legislature—and of whom their vener able Chairman Avas one—he Avished them God speed in their grand efforts. But the great cause of drunkenness was drinking —that Avas the marrow of the question. He Avas prepared for the question—“ Why should I do this ? I am in no danger. ” His reply to this Avas that he was not sure that any man was in no danger. Men of great moral strength and greater goodness had fallen utterly under the power of the great destroyer, and no man had any guarantee that he was able to keep clear of the great vortex which had draAvn in so many. To such an objection too, he would answer Avith the ques tion, —Axe your children safe ? Is it a safe lesson to teach them by
your example I The lecturer then pro ceeded to give statistics of the drink traffic in England, from which he stated LU,000,000 were last year spent in England in intoxicating liquor, and 120,000 persons had died either a drunk ard’s death, or a death that had been in directly attributable to drink, and those men and women, with their corresponding number in New Zealand, were men and women with the same powers, the same intelligence, the same refinement, the same talent perhaps as the best of those they had left behind. Then there was an argument often used by uiM«who used liquor. It was simply this/W I like it.” That was a purely selfish and to seek an answer to that objection ho would no back to the Persian Queen Esther, to the Apostle Paul, and to Christ, himself—each of whom denied themselves and made sacrifices for the good that they could do. In a splendid • peroration the lecturer ap pealed to his hearers to give their coun tenance to the cause he advocated, and he showed that the Templar order of which he was the head in the colony, strove tosupply the place of the attractions of the bar room to the man who withdrew into Tem plary’s sheltering fold. The lecture was received throughout with hearty applause, and at the close the marks of approbation were renewed. Rev. W. Keall proposed a vote of thanks to Dr. Roseby for his admirable lecture.
Rev. A. M. Beattie seconded. He was not a pledged abstainer, but ho drank no thing from January to December. He was glad, however, to see so many wearing the badges of the Templar order that night, as it proved to him that they were not likely to fall into the sin of drunken ness. For himself, he was a Christian clergyman, and as such he was pledged against all sin—not that of drunkenness alone. He would be glad to see all who wore that Templar’s badge, and all who were teetotallers, and all who were not teetotalers as enthusiastic in the cause of Him who was the source of all strength to resist sin, and then the sin of drunkenness would disappear. Rev. Mr. Westbrooko moved, and Rev. A. J. Smith seconded, a vote of thanks to the Chairman. Mr. Saunders, in acknowledging the compliment, expressed the pleasure he had had in listening to the lecturer, and also to Mr. Beattie. But he doubted, if the latter gentleman looked upon the subject in another light, whether he would believe the example of not being a total abstainer was the safest one to be set before his dock. There were not many men who could lead such a blameless life, and become so good a man as they knew Mr. Beattie to be, and yet be moderate drinkers. He hoped yet to be able to welcome Mr. Beattie into that Order who tried to win by example, even as St. Paul did, who would drink no wine while the world stood, “lest he make his brother to sin.”
DRINK’S DOINGS.
(From the North Devon Journal.)
It is a ghastly incident of this Christ mas time Avhicli avc have to report as having happened at the village of Wear gifford, near Bideford, by Avhich one life has been sacrificed and another placed under the shadoAV of the gallows. It av&s the life of a young wife, the mother of two children, and likely so m to have added a third ; and her murderer is her own husband and their father. We need scarcely add, so common is the case, that the inspiration of this foul and unnatural crime was the drink —nothing but the drink ! But for it they had now been a happy family, heart could wish. Strong drink made her a victim, their children motherless, and branded him as a murderer ! And this drink is an indulgence for which many good people plead, and say many soft things in extenuation and even in praise of it. When will our country rise as one man to declare Avar against this monster, which will surely ruin her if she do not crush out its life ? We need not dwell long on the circumstances of this tragedy, for they are but few. A gentleman and his Avife, of the name of West, from Cormvall, have been living at Woargifford a little more than two years. They seem to have been of ample means, and lived, in a style of much respectability. But he Avas known to be a drunkard, and they appear to have made no acquaintance of their own rank in society. Fond of his Avife, and affectionate when he Avas out of his cups, he Avas a demon when the drink possessed him. In his frenzy he had many times threatened to shoot her, and she Avas known to have expressed her apprehension that he Avould some day do so; but Avith a Avoman’s love and a Avoman’s Aveakness she persisted in running the lisk of her life rather than leave him. And her worst fears have been realised. It doss not appear that there had been any quarrel between them on Saturday night ; he had been drinking, but was someAvhat in* a frolicsome mood, and spent an hour or two with their maid-servants in the kitchen, Avhere he induced his Avife to join them, and some pleasantries passed betAveen them. Little did the ill fated lady imagine that she had only a feAV short minutes to live ! Yet so it was. She retired to her bed-room, whither ho followed her. No sound of quarrelling Avas heard, but an ejaculation from her once repeated, “Oh Frank, don’t!” Then a rifle-shot, and all Avas over? Ste satin her chair a corpse, the blood flowing from the fatal Avound in her neck. And there, stupefied with drink, it must be supposed, he remained with the dead . body the rest of the night, Avhile all besides in the house slept. The servant went in the morning Avith a cup of tea for hefi mistress, and found her sitting in the chair dead ! And the murderer—he had gone to his workshop—to amuse himself, it may be, or to aAvait the issue. And the issue came full soon ; and noAV in the hands of j ustice he is immured in a dismal cell, by and by to be exchanged for the murderer’s doom. Such is the tragic story —one of thousands of instances in which the same deamon of drink is multi plying its victims every year. Are there none Avho will he moved, to make the only atonement —if \ve may so speak—possible for the young life thus brutally destroyed, by breaking off from, and vowing eternal enmity to, that accursed habit to which, not in herself, but in him Avho had solemnly sworn to guard and protect her, she oavgs the unutterably cruel fate which has overtaken her?
Threshing. —Mr. Lloyd commenced threshing yesterday, at Newlands and avg understand the Avheat crop is running out about 20 bushels per acre.
Meat-keeping in Hot Weather. —The Japanese method of keeping meat fresh in hot weather is just iioav attracting a good deal of attention in European circles. It consists in placing the raw flesh in por celain vessels and pouring on it boiling water, whereby, the albumen on the sur face is quickly coagulated, and forms a protection against the further action of the water. Oil is then poured on the surface of the Avater so as to prevent the access of air and consequent putrefaction of the meat. The system of protecting animal substances by securing of the albumen and the air is of course no novelty, ancHPcjm hardly be supposed that we are indebted to the Japanese for its original adoption. But undoubtedly their method of applying it is far preferable to that practised by our selves in the process of preserving tinned meats, which appears to consist in boiling them for such a length of time that almost all their flavor is destroyed, and the ultimate result is a mass of tasteless shred of muscular fibre.—“Farmer,”
THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, TUESDAY, EEBHUAKI 24, 1880.
NEW TAILORING ESTABLISH MENT. CRAIGHEAD & Co., MERCHANT TAILORS, HATE opened those premises situated in Tancred street .adjoining Messrs Orr and Co’s General Store. A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OE 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 his efforts to please, he is prepared to guarantee a perfect fit in every case. TANCRED STREET, (Next Orr and Ci.’s.) CRAIGHEAD & CO. 982 a LABOR MARKET. REGISTRY OFFICE FOR MASTERS AND SERVANTS, AT THE ‘ EVENING HERALD ” OFFICE. 1 FARMERS REQUIRING HANDS can engage men through the “ Evening Herald ” Registry for 1/- each, prepaid. LABORERS REQUIRING SITUA TIONS can engage through the “ Herald ” Registry Office by paying 1/-. SERVANTS REQUIRING SITUA TIONS can get them by applying at the “Herald” Registry Office, and paying !/-■ ENGAGEMENTS will be POSTED UP every day at 12 noon and 4 p.m., by numbers given to the applicants, who will learn the address on enquiring. SPECIAL or URGENT WANTS will be inserted in the “ Evening Herald ” in the registry column on payment of Six pence additional in advance, for each issue. Further Particulars on application at the “EVENING HERALD” REGISTRY OFFICE. SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, EAST ST., ASHBURTON. “Or ANTED, those in search of eraploy- YY ment, to call and either enter their names at Herald Registry Office, on pay ment of Is. LABOURERS requiring work can secure first opening by applying early at Herald Registry Office, on pay nient of Is. SERVANTS requiring situations, call and get your names entered in the Herald Registry, Is. EMPLOYERS requiring any kind of laborers can engage through Herald Registry Office, on payment of Is. in ad vance.
WHEAT FREIGHT TO THE UNITED KINGDOM. finHß undersigned, having JL completed their charters for the ensuing grain season, will regularly despatch first class iron ships to various ports in the United Kingdom. Several other equally high class iron vessels are also chartered, and will follow. For freight, apply to P. CUNNINGHAM & CO. ; Or to ROYSB, STEAD, A CO., 4SSo # Christchurch. ENGLISH WHEAT SHIPMENTS. fTAHE Undersigned are prepared to ship § wheat to London or any other Port in the United Kingdom for farmers or others, making liberal CASH ADVANCES against same on favorable terms. placing their Wheat in our hands for shipment can rely upon the ENGLISH CHARGES being REDUCED to a minimum, and upon receiving PROMPT ACCOUNT SALES. Intending shippers wishing to avail themselves of the present opportunity of testing the London and other English wheat markets, are recommended to make IMMEDIATE APPLICATION for space. ROYSE, STEAD, A CO., 489(1* Christchurch. MESSRS. H. MATSON AND CO., AUCTIONEERS, Am., Hold fortnightly stock SALES at Ashburton and Tinwald. Next sale at TINWALD YARDS, on TUESDAY, March 2nd, 1880. C. PERCY - COX, 42To* Agent, Ashburton. BARLEY. BARLEY. THE UNDERSIGNED are PUR CHASERS of really choice bright MALTING BARLEY. Only extra line samples are wanted. ROYSE, STEAD, A CO., 5230* Christchurch. POST OFFICE NOTICES. Mails close at tiie Ashburton Post Office, as follows : For Christchurch and North at to 20, a.m. 4.30 p.m., and 8 p.m., daily. For Chcrt-ey at 10.20 a.m daily. For Rakaia 10.20 a.m and 4.30 p.m daily. For Dunedin, Tinwald Winslow, Hind-, Coldstream, Rangitata, Orari, Winchester, and Gcrakline, at 10.20 a.m, daily. For Temnka. Timnru, and South at 10.20 a.m and 3.30 p.m daily. For Grecnstreet, Ashburton Forks, Mount Somers, and Ashburton Gorge on Tuesdays and Fridays at 10.30 a.m For Ashton, Waterlon, and Longbeach, at 3.15 p.m. daily. For Wakanui and Scaficld, on Mondays and Thursdays, 7.30 p.m. W. St. G. Douoi.as, Postmaster. |
AG/1880/AG_18800224/MM_01/0003.xml | 8,205 | CHISPA’S LETTER.
(From the Ashburton Jlaahi, February 21.) “I am not yet so bald that you can see my brains.” — Long pel low.
The value of land to lot, or for rating purposes, appears to puzzle not only the parties who have to stump up to the rate collector, but those who claim to he ex perts as well, and not only the value of land but tbe value of money seems to be a very open question. At the Assessment Court-held the other day to overhaul the Boro'J*h’s valuation list, his Worship the Mayor, and his Worship the Magistrate held'very opposite views on the matter of interest. It’s a thing I don’t understand, as I never had tick enough to know the bearings of consols, discount, or cent, per cent. ; but Mr. Guinness seemed to think he had made a hit when he told the Mayor that if the Banks charged 10 per cent, for money people sometimes went to other places, where they were charged a good deal more ; and Tasked myself way the deuce did they go there \
The land fever has set in again with renewed vigor, and with a view of satisiy ing the demand, a new wrinkle has been fliscovered by which the cravings of would be land owners is to bo satisfied. By an ingenious process, something akin, 1 pre sume, to the process of making india rubber sheets, a 20-acro section is made to contain 87 quarter-acres, with a few roads thrown in. I don’t know how- it is going to work out ; perhaps when the purchasers go to get their quarter-acres measured the survey will be made by a system patented on the West Coast, when there were good claims to be jumped, stolen, or otherwise got hold of. One I recollect, the best claim on the Darkie’s ten ace, had been carefully marked off by the four digger’s who first pegged it out, and a smart indi vidual with a bran new tape informed them some time after they had commenced operations that they occupied more ground than they were entitled to, and a measure ment took place with the smart man s tape, and sure enough they held 40it. too much frontage, which was at once occu pied by the “jumper,” who took out of his claim the respectable sum of L 2300 in ten weeks, and then asked the other boys to the pub. to assist at a bottle of champagne and calmly informed them that they had been “bad. as he had cut ten feet out of the tape prior to measuring their claim off. I don t think that that game is going work on quarter acres in Ashburton though. Citizen Treadwell, of Christchurch, is worthy of being a Nihilist or a Communist leader. His ideas are of the uitra-share and -share-alike description, and his cheeky application to the Auckland folks for lands to be given free of cost, and free means of transit for a host of the Treadwell breed and theii offspring to Auckland was met with a delicious reply from Mr. Tonks, to the effect that the applicant had omitted a very important feature in his application, viz., the necessity of having three jears rations provided. Wo may hear by-and by of Government being asked to pass a “ Three Pints a Day Beer Bill,” under the provisions of which every publican shall be compelled to supply three gratis deep sinkers to every man who chosos to thirst, to be paid for out of the “ Contingencies Fund.” Compulsory matrimony ! Local school committees are granted the least possible powers by tbe Central Board of Educa tion, but what power they have is occa sionally stretched to its utmost limit. An applicant fox- a mastership in a district not far off •s recently informed that his qualifier,rolls were all that could be de sired, and that he' was in every way a desirable dominie but for one objection, which could not be possibly overlooked, and that was his being a single man. Looking at the fact that he had not arrived at the “ sere and yellow ” stage of existence, and was, moreover, decently good looking, they gave him the option of either having his application refused, or of obtaining a wife within three weeks. I hear he has accepted the latter alter native, and is now busily engaged in doing the preliminary business of court ing. It is a difficult thing to be a benefactor of the human race. I thought to initiate a little plan for making myself acquainted with the smartest lads in the district, and sent you a sum for them to work out. I sent it to you in plain round ’script that a man might feel if ho couldn’t see, yet you go and let your printers make a mess of it. I wrote plainly enough the weight of the wire to be “ ‘321b,” not “ 321bs a mighty difference you’ll perceive. Wire weighing 321bs to the 100 ft may do fox making horse shoes, but it would scarcely do for tying corn sheaves. You _ must get your printers to look after the And since you have made the muddle I must ask you to insert the following TO THE L: JDS. LADS. —I offer you a prize, not a very princely one to be sure, still a prize, fox working out the undergiven sum. It was announced by the editor of the ‘ ‘Hex-aid that the answer should be sent by Monday, but in consequence of an error in the sum, I shall extend the time to Wednesday MORNING AT ELEVEN O’CLOCK to allow the Rakaia, Longbeach and Wakanui hoys to have a shot. In making the awards I shall get a re liable arithmetician to help me, and I shall take into consideration, neatness of writing, carefulness, and shortness of method of arriving at an accurate result. I have got auswex-s already to the sum as the editor gave it, and I tender my apologies to the senders for the sum being wrongly stated, and ask them to try again with the thin wire, and wire in : the suit. (As it should have been.) . “ Messrs. Friedlandcr Bros, have sold durin" the present harvest 52 tons of wire ° for the reaping and binding machines. The wire is No. 20 gauge, and weighs "321 b. per 100 ft. V)' hat number of miles is the 52 tons ; and if it takes 4jibs, of wire to tie an acre of crop, how many acres have been tied ?” My next sum will he in duo-deciraala, and my young friends had better read up, and keep an eye on algebra for future operations. I remain, lads, yours truly, Cnisi'A.
THE FARMER.
RUST IN WHEAT—NATURE OF THE PEST. By Angus Mackay, M.L.A., Queens land. The developments of the rust fungus, that is proving so destructive to wheat, in all the colonies, from South Australia to Queensland, are amongst the most im portant that concerns Australian farmers. But I make no apology for bringing the questions rust gives rise to before readers of Castner’s Monthly all over Australia.' It is by diffusing such knowledge .as we have of this pest, and then by attacking its weak and vulnerable points in a body, jjCfewe may hope to check an evil that ' tlmbtcfrs to ruin wheat farming in the colonies. Rust has been known in the coloijtcs for many years, and fiJl the colonies, at various times, have felt the effect of its oval influences. Victoria and South Australia have suffered severely this last year. Queensland is the greatest sufferer, and there are parts of New South Wales where great havoc has been done. I bub refer to those cases because experience has proved that the appear ances and effects of rust, wherever they beennoted m Australian wheat fields,
are identical, and because there is con vincing proof that, as the nature and inode of attack from rust became better known, the evil may be met and check mated.
Although scientific men are at variance as regards the number of parasites that, under the common name of rust, attack wheat, there is no difference of opinion regarding the mode or the nature of that attack. There are persons,! am aware, who have assorted that rust, in wheat is caused by insects ; but all who desire to become acquainted with the real nature of the pest cannot do better than either person alty, or by the aid of others, bring the microscope or powerful observing glass to their aid. The human eye, however good it may bo, and however well it may be lodged in a careful, shrewd head, is not able, unaided, to watch the progress or to make the necessarily minute observations that show, plain as noonday, the proceed ings of rnst. I do not intend treating the subject be fore us hi a scientific way. The desire is to interest farmers in it, ciid they, as a rule, have not the time necessary for scientific research, it will answer the pre sent purpose, therefore, to know that the rust of wheat is a parasite plant —that is, ic lives upon other plants. Those ac quainted with the enemy of lucerne will have seen how that parasite which (being much larger than the wheat rust plant is so much more easily seen) lives upon the lucei-ne, and during warm, damp, growing weather destroys it rapidly. The seed of wheat rust is the dust-liko sub stance seen in wheat fields, when the crop has become badly rusted. But it is to be noted from the outset that, when the rust is seen on the wheat, when it comes off in red powder upon the boots, clothes and hands, when passing amongst the wheat, the parasite has then done all the mischief it can do directly at that time ; the rust, of Avliich the red dust is the seed, has run its course, lias grown and matured its seed upon the wheat; and the grain and straw will he found more or less injured by the presence of the parasite upon it. For purposes of scientific identification, and with the hope that some who read will follow up the subject in a scientific way, tho rust of wheat will be found described as “puccinia,” and recognised as one of the parasitic plants that are destructive to grasses, wheat, and other grains. That the wheat rust attacks other plants ; that it lives upen them at certain times of the year, there is much reason to believe. Many of the native grasses, and notably those that have sweet stems and approach in their nature nearest to oats, wheat, and other grain, perish season after season from attacks of parasities like rust. The mode of attack in their case is similar to that upon wheat, but the time when the attack is made upon the grasses is different from that when the wheat is attacked. The grasses perish during February, March, April and May. Wheat is attacked during the months of Sep tember, October, and November. The time, and the method of attack is similar in all the colonies named, and the cases and conditions that induce attack are also similar, or very nearly so. Grain crops suffer most from rust during damp and vigorously growing seasons. Indeed, from the nature of the rust parasite, it is seen that it cannot grow unless there is moisture, and the more there is of it, short of such deluge as would drown or wash the plant, the more vigorously does the rust grow, and the more rapidly does it destroy the plant upon which it fastens. To understand the case more fully, there is a simple, but very satisfactory experiment that any one so disposed may try. That is to place a few grains of rust upon glass, or between two glasses, and lay the glass upon flannel over an ordinary water-bath. Keep the bath gently warm, say at a temperature of between 100" and 120'. In from one to four hours the rust seeds, or spores, will be found to have germinated, or commenced growing, and when the glass is put under the observing instru ment it will be seen that masses of white pair-like shoots have sprung from each seed. If this experiment is worked out during October, and soft, ripe, stalks of wheat can bo got, and if a portion are laid near to the rust seeds, the shoots'will turn towards the grain stalks upon which the pair-like shoots cling firmly. The further existence of the rust plant from the stage at which, it vegetates and fastens upon the wheat is dependant entirely upon the presence of heat and moisture. It can not live without the latter ; but when the conditions are favorable, it enters into tbe wheat at once, pierces the skin of the straw, and lives upon the juices of the straw and the grain. The process goes on with a rapidity almost amazing. When the favorable conditions for rust growth continue —that is, heat and moisture— the whole of the wheat crop is overrun in a space of time varying between five, and twenty days. When the growth of rust is complete, the plant, or its seeds, rather become visible to the human eye, in the form of the red dust with which we have become but too familiar. But, as stated, the injury has been inflicted ere the red dust like substance is seen, and the grain is found to be injured in proportion to the rapidity with which the parasite grow, and the quantity of it upon the straw. The stronger and more sappy and vigor ous the wheat was when the rust came upon it, the more injury will have been inflicted. Where the straw of wheat is rich and rank, growing densely or closely, and tlic ears of grain are just commencing to fill, the destruction of the latter is almost certain to bo complete. The grain will not be worth reaping. But when the attack comes upon a thinner crop, whore the straw is poorer, harder, and more woody, as it appears, the grain does not suffer so.much. There may be gathered, under such circumstances, a return of straw to shrivelled wheat. Before proceeding further, reference may be made to the dangerous practice of sowing shrivelled up wheat for seed, that has in any way suffered from rust. The constitution has been sapped out of such grain by the parasite, and, oven if some of the seeds of the latter should cling to the grain, it is still unsuitable for seed. But the chances are that the seeds of the rust cling to the wheat, and they may remain in a dormant state awaiting the favourable conditions already referred to, when they will spring into growth. That the spores of rust from wheat cling to grain that falls in the field, to straw, or any portion of wheat loft in such positions that rust spores can lodge on it, there is no doubt. Hence the necessity for burning all rubbish about the wheat fields, old grass and pasture land included ; and also the necessity of steeping seed before sowing. The steep starts the spores into growth, and when the seed, ere sowing it, is rolled in lime or ashes—as all steep seed ought to be— the spores of rust are destroyed in so fai ns the wheat seed is concerned. One of the worst visitations from rust experienced in the southern colonies has been traced to sowing shrivelled seed from the rusted fields of the previous year. The weather of the season which followed proved wet and warm, and rust developed with fearful rapidity. To the question, “Is there a cure for rust ? ’’ the readers may say sorrowfully, “ There is is no cure. ” But precautionary measures can. be employed, and w ith favorable prospects- Dry airs, dry soil, and dry weather are all opposed to the spread of rust. And stiff, hard, poor straw resists it better than what is rank and soft. Thin, light crops are, therefore, safer than rich, heavy crops; it is better to make certain of, say 15 bushels per acre, than run risks for 30 bushels. The rich soils of the northern colonies usually put under wheat are not cultivated so successfully as the thinner and
poorer soils of the south. The rust plant does not flourish so luxuriantly upon the crops of the latter. Let us then sow less seed, try poorer laud, and aim at less heavy crops. Let us burn off, ere the spring rains come, old pasture, grass, and bush lan*, around the wheat fields. Lime is a necessity for wheat, and should be used more plentifully. Salt has undoubted recommendations. Let us drain the lands, and soak our seed carefully, all of which tire seen to be precautions worthy of attention from the wheat farmers.
VALUE OF THE BERKSHIRE PIG FOR BACON.
American haras, lard, and bacon are con tinually increasing in favor among Euro pean consumers. Our markets avo year by year widening, and local pork-packing establishments are beginning to appear in many places. It is evident the best way to send pork to market is not to crowd it in a fresh state upon any one place, but to properly prepare it, and so put it upon the markets of the world.
The growing competition of Americans in these products has caused considerable alarm emoug English agricultnx-al writex-s, one of whom, in a recent letter to the London “ Field,” contends that the theory of a large-growing pig being more profit able than the small fashionable breeds, is perfectly correct. lie nan-ates the result of axx experiment made by himself last yeax-. He px-ocured, early in the spring, three pigs, one of a small white breed, and of a stock which lias regularly taken prizes at royal and other shows : another of a Tamwoi-th breed, and a third of the ap proved Berkshire. The Bei-kshire pig was the only one of the three that proved profitable to keep for bacon purposes, for which, as farmers well know, a proper proportion of fat and lean is required. At eight months the Berkshire weighed 230 lbs. The writer goes on to remark that pigs which are intended for bacon should bo allowed to run about for six weeks or two months after weaning, before they are put up to bo fattened. One hundred and eighty pounds is a good size for bacon. HOW TO MAKE A CHEAP GREEN HOUSE. (Cal i fora -an Paper.) A small green-house in which to grow a few choice plants for the house, and for cut flowers in winter, is capable of giving a great deal of pleasure if only it is well cared for. But the trouble with most people is that their ideas are too large. They want what can be dignified with the title of a cousei-'-atovy, and they build fox looks instead of for utility. It is good to have a small, low roofed, well filled, Cosy nook for plants, in which the rafters are wound with trailing vines, and the spaces between the larger plants are covered with bits of shining fem and moss-like licopodiums. It is, on the other hand, not desirable to be the owner of a vast dome-like, chilly space, glass walled and fit only for a few palms, dracenas and hardy begonias. Do not build fox- looks merely ; consider the comfort of the plants you expect to grow. ■ In country places, where laud is plenty, take an eastern exposure. The east side of a fence, shed or outbuilding, or of the dwelling-house, is a good location. If cheapness is an object, use xmigh timber, two by three scantling, and inch redwood for the walls and door, and ordinary hot bed sashes for the glass x-oof. Ax-x-ango the sashes, cither so that they can be slid from the top, or so as to be lifted, with a prop underneath. The height at which the plant-tables should bo placed vanes, as it depends on the person who is ex pected to take care of the plants. In a small green-house for a lady’s use three feet is enough, and the whole height of the green-house should not be over six or seven feet midway between ridge-pole and eaves. Plants undoubtedly do better in a low green-house. The floor may be covered with planking, but this is not necessary, as, if the soil is rounded up so as to allow the water to pass off readily, and is kept sanded and free from dried leaves, and rubbish, it makes an entirely satisfactory floor. In summer time it is a good plan to nail a three-inch slat to the front edge of the plant-bench, and fill it with tan-baric, or some similar substance, in which the pots of plants are plunged. This process keeps them at a more equable tempera ture than any other. In winter, however, this process is not only useless, but detri mental. Avoid giving too much water to plants during the colder mouths, and let them have all the light and heat possible. Stir the soil on the surface of pots oc casionally. Trim off' withering or de cayod leaves and flowers. Pinch back s cots which have grown too long and rambling, so as to keep well-shaped plants.
In city homes the cheap green-house is seldom possible owing to lack of space out of doors. It must ho made a part of the house, and of course requires a degree of finish. Avoid too great a height, as this only adds so much more cold air for tho sunlight to warm. We have seen a plant-box made on the x-oof of a wood shed, in th’s city, by the use of an old hot bed frame made of double thickness, and a space of three inches, filled with tan-bark, left between the outer and inner planks. . During the recent cold spell an old carpet was thrown over the glass and the plants came through in safety.
CORRESPONDENCE.
We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expressed by our correspondents.
ANTI-CHINIQUY LECTURE BY MOSLEY.
To the Editor.
Sir, —On Wednesday evening a lecture is to be given by a Mr. Mosley, who will endeavor to prove that Pastor Chiniquy is an imposter of the basest kind, and that his statements are prejudiced and un founded. Presuming that your readers arc not acquainted with the character' and career of this lecturer, who is going to “cut tho Pastor to pieces,” allow me, throrgh your columns to give them a few facts concerning tho gentleman. Before dealing with his character, however, I shall endeavor to say a few words on the subjects contained in the advertisement of ’ his lecture. In the first place he alludes to “ The Pastor scarified.” Now, sir, has not Chiniquy told ns, both in his lectures in Ashburton and through his writings, that he has several times been dreadiully frightened, both his life being endangered and his cause hindered by the machinery brought to bear against him. Has he not pointed out the hazardous task entrusted to him by a high and divine authority, and how, single-handed, for years has he upheld afui defended the cause of Christ. No person can dispute the fact that he has been “scarified,” and when he himself admits such a thing, how can Mr. Mosley tell us anything new in reference to tho Pastor's sufferings. Still, in another sensp, since Chiniquy has made his voice heard nearly all over the world, he does not, nor is he the least frightened when tho time comes for him to sheath the sword he is now fighting with. Surely if a man is willing to give up bis life at any moment eye?x by the hand of an assassin, whore is the fear J udging by the Pastor’s own words he has, daring the time of his conversion, been sadly perplexed and deeply grieved, not s j much for himself but for his own people, his sole object being to extend tire light given to him to his, at that time, own de nomination, and it speaks volumes for the old man when for the past thirty years he has been battling against innumerable foes to spread the light contained in the gospel.
What Mosely has to say about “ the little farm ” I cannot imagine, except lie feels jealous that lie cannot get a farm by such fan- means as the Pastor. What wrong is there in being the owner of a farm 1 This Chiniquy acknowledges, and even in his writings he alludes to this. What would a farmer in this district say if he were told that the piece of land he has paid for and wrought did not belong to him and he had no x-iglit to it. It seems monstrous to think that anyone, especially an aged gentleman like the Pastor, should be de prived of a homo which he will most likely require to use when his mission is con cluded ; and sadly indeed does he need rest after such a long journey to endeavor to preach the word of God and convert Catholics. On this point also will Mosley be prevented from telling us anything new. “All about the Wesleyans” is another item' which the lecturer intends to speak about, and which I consider it would be well were he to leave alone. The majority of Wesleyans in Ashburton have heard the utterances of the Pastor, and I hey can judge for themselves whether he has in any' way tried to damage the Wesleyan cause. In the various books written by Chiniquy, he does not pick out any particular denomination of Protes tants, and in his addresses to the many thousands of both Roman Catholics and Protestants, he does not attempt to say that one class of Protestants are better than another. When speaking about Wesleyans, Presbyterians, Episcopalians, Arc., ho alludes to them as “Protestants.” No doubt Mosley imagines he can raise a feeling of strife between Pastor Chiniquy and Wesleyans, but I am afraid his attempt will be in vain. On the one hand, Chiniquy has spoken the truth, and the Wesleyans along with other Protestants have accepted it on the other hand. Can Mosley tell ns anything new, even on this subject I
Looking at the advertisement again, I notice the words—“ Chiniquy aux enters : Chiniquy in hell.” 1 shall dismiss this statement in a few words by saying that if any man suffered torture on this earth, lot him study the Pastor’s writings and say ings, and then he will come to the conclu sion that no one man in a thousand could or would bear the terrible trials and troubles that he has borne. The Pastor not only tells us that ho has had to con tend with i-.mumeiahlc foes and attempts made to crush him, and the struggles he has had, but he proves them by uncon tradicted facts. This is the reason why the term “hell” is associated with the early days of his endeavors to convert souls to God. I hen Mosley' exclaims, “Chiniquy arrested in Montreal.” This is not all the Pastor tells us. Why, he has often been arrested, and false wit nesses brought against him ; but still the old man lias come out of it all without a stain on his character, and still Mosley is going to tell his hearers at the Town Hall on Wednesday night that “Chiniquy has been arrested, and it was feared he had left for ‘parts unknown. ’ ” How one can say that Great Britain, the Australian colonies, and other important countiiesaro unknown, I cannot for a moment imagine. Perhaps they are unknown to Mosley, but I can tell Mosley'that ho himself iswellknown in New Zealand, and which I shall prove a little further on. The last, but not least, item on Mr. Mosley’s px-ograme is “ 250 cf his converts expelled for prosti tution.” Expelled from where, I should like to know ; perhaps from the Church of Rome. Then if such is the case, it speaks volumes for the old man that he has converted so many. Does not Mosley mean 25,000 ? It is a wonder to mo that he has over acknowledged that 250 have seen the light. But then Mr. Editor, look how this man tries to injure the Pastor’s cause. Those converts are ex pelled for prostitution—-so he says. How does lie know ? "What a struggle Chiniquy must have had when he undertook to convert a body of 250 prostitutes. Will not God honor such a disciple who has succeeded in enrolling a company to the army of Chx-iat, who have been guilty of the basest immorality—l might say a pitiable crime. And how this man openly insults the Catholic people by saying that 250 of their number at one time were convicted of prostitution. Shame on such a man. In concluding this portion of my letter about the lecture to be given by Mr. Mosley, I shall now briefly allude to the lecturer himself. In reminding him of his pleasant stay in Wellington where he was, and is now, well-known, I should like to ask him whether he intends visiting that city for the purpose of delivering an anti-Chiniquy lecture. If so, I can safely pi’omise him a hearty reception. He will find many anxious and enquiring friends waiting (impatiently) to see him. He will, after he has satisfied the desires of several prominent pei’sons, be reminded of a little unpleasant transaction which oc ■ curi’ed there some time ago in re a place of worship. Does ho, Montague Mosley, recollect the time he endeavored to obtain the position of secretary to a Working Mens’ Library, which was about to be established in Wellington, and how ho placed his name on a subscrip tion list for the sum of about ten guines in aid of a certain place of worship, and when the idea of forming a library fell through, and be was asked to pay the sub scription promised, how he drew in his horns and refused to pay, confessing that he could not afford it, and had put his name down in error ? Mr. Montague Mosley at, I think, this time was editing a journal called the “ Wellington Prices Current,” and which it is needless to say he did not succeed with, and after trying several other schemes he has at last taken up the occupation of lecturer. There are many similar instances I could refer to which have transpired privately _ and in journalistic circles. I will refrain from alluding to them witlx in expectation that someone more fully acquainted with his career will put questions to him when ho lectures in the Town Hall. In his lecture in Christchurch Mosley pointed out to his listeners (about GO) that Chiniquy had left that city in order to avoid being brought into contact with him, fearing that he (Chiniquy) might get the worst of it. This must he x’cgardcd as false, as the Pastor was expected in Ashburton three or four days before he came, and had promised to come here before Mr, Mosley announced his intention of “cutting Chiniquy to pieces.” It is a pity that someone moi’e able did not come forward instead of the present lecturer, and it does seem strange that the Pastor should have been able to preach the gospel for a number of years without his statements being con traclictcd on a public platform, and I defy Mr. Mosley to address a number of people in the presence of Pastor Chiniquy. Now is his time to do it, as the Pastor will not be leaving New Zealand for some time to come. I, myself, along with several others, would gladly head a subscription list for tho purpose of defraying his ex penses to any place where Chiniquy may be lecturing, providing the money be placed in the hands of a committee of gentlemen for such a purpose. In conclusion, I trust that his hearers, whoever they may be, on Wednesday night, will not be satisfied until he tells them what ho intends doing witlx the money received for the tickets of admis sion as straightforward as Pastor Chiniquy told hishearers when in Ashburton, There certainly is an object for which a young man may get money for himself, but it is not reasonable that an old man who is temperate, unselfish, hardworking, and self-denying would seek to gratify his own personal desires when he has easier means of gaining a livelihood than fighting the battle ho is engaged in. The new lecturer, therefore cannot do any good for himself except from a monetary point of view, which is bis sole object, aixd I caxx safety add that his statements will be resented by all enlightened Catholics in the district^
and if they are not satisfied with Chiniquy, let them read his book entitled “Papal Idolatory,” dedicated to Bishop Vaughan, of Sydney. If they are not satisfied witlx Mosley, sift his history for the past few years. In fact the same course is open to them in the Pastor’s case, and if they do this, then let them come to a conclusion for themselves.'—Yours, &c., A Wesleyan. P. S.—l am given to understand that the directors of tho Town Hall require Mosley to pay for the hall in advance.
HYDROPATHY.
To the Editor. Sir, —l read with much interest Mr. Saunders’ exhaustive letter on hydro pathy iix your Saturday’s issue. As there are others, like myself, in this township who would adopt the hydropathic system in preference to any other if they were sufficiently infoxaned upon the subject, 1 would like to ask Mr. Saunders, through your columns, two questions :—l. Which is tho most reliable work published on the subject ; 2. Are there any doctors in the colony who practice hydropathy alone ? If Mr. Saunders would kindly answer these questions, or supply any other in formation relating to the subject, there ai’e those, I am sure, in this district, who would feel grateful to him for so doing,—l am, &c., W. H. Pdddicombe.
AMERICAN GRAIN RING.
To the Editor. Sir—Seeing a telegram recently in your paper that tho American grain ring had bought up all surplus grain in America, could you inform mo whit amount of grain, &c. As our harvest has been such an abundant one tins .year it would be a great benefit to this country to know the foundation of the said telegram, and as to the truth of it.—l am, &c., Subscriber. Ashburton, Feb. 23, 1880. [The ring referred to is simply a largo clique of American grain buyers, who buy up all tho grain they can lay hands on and hoard it. This causes a fictitious scarcity, and consequently a fictitious price. As to the truth of the telegram, wo have no reason to doubt it. It the ring hangs together, extreme prices may probably be reached. If the ring col lapses, and tho members of it are com pelled to realise on their stocks of grain, of course a fall in price will undoubtedly follow on the market being Hooded with grain. The estimated wheat crop of the 'United States for 1880, is 500,000,000 bushels. The average value in Chicago is 3s. 2d. per bushel.— Ed. A.H.J
NEW ZEALAND FINANCES.
{Home News.) The conspicuous success which attended the application of New Zealand for the last loan of five millions sterling lias been the theme of general comment. More than twice the amount asked for was eagerly proffered ; and severe disappoint ment was the feeling of many applying subscribers when they wore told they must be shut out. It may be that the fact of the Bank of England acting as agents for the loan, and receiving the applica tions, had something to do with the suc cess. But those who say this in the way of reflection upon both the Bank and tho colony, forget two important points. The first is that the Bank of England would not, out of respect for its own national position, have to do witlx any loan if it were not satisfied of its absolute security. The next is that the subscriber's to new loans, as a rule, keep a sharp look out after their own interests, and make them selves very certain on their own account, before subscribing, that everything iarigbt. The Bank of England is a national institu tion it is true, but it is a corporation witlx interests of its own, which are only served by doing business ; and it is entitled to enter upon any safe and profitable busi ness it pleases. No doubt it finds it both safe and profitable to act for New Zea land. Witlx reference to the general state of the finances of the colony, they arc not, it must bo admitted, so glowing as its friends would desire. The deficit for the year is likely to be much more than is quite comfortable. But tbe New Zealand is not the only Government in tins posi tion in these times. The deficit with which the Chancellor of tiro Exchequer of Great Britain will have to reckon next spring will he formidable ; and the Indian finances arc assuredly in a troublesome condition. New Zealand is a young country, with vast undeveloped resources, and there is no danger of her not paying her way, though it may he as well not to force the pace of her development during the next few years. And, as we under stand the matter, this is precisely what the colonial Government has made up its mind upon. There are to be no more loans for a long time.
THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1880.
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Wanted. TT7ANTED, a RUNNER BOY, for YV the Tinwald run, for Herald and Guardian. Apply at the office. WANTED, by a Young Widow, a SITUATION as Housekeeper to a gentleman, or Housekeeper and Gover ness to a widower with, children. She teaches thorough English, French, Music, Singing, and Needlework, is a good Cook, and understands a dairy.—Apply to Mrs. 0., West Oxford. 4-Aici SHEEP. ■"ANTED —To PURCHASE 5000 Sound Mouthed Merinos or Cross breds, in lots. Apply to SAUNDERS BROS. 913 Ashburton. WANTED KNOWN—That Visiting Cards, plain or mourning, can be obtained printed in various styles, at the “Herald” and “Guardian” offices, near the Rai " r ay Station WANTED KNOWN—That the cheap est and neatest CARDS may be had at the “GUARDIAN OFFICE.” To Let, TO LET, i Comfortable Four-Roomed COTTAGE in Moore street, APPI |IARRY FRIEDLANDER, 537 ct Tancrcd street. Lost and Found. £1 REWARD. LOST— A dark GELDING, G years old, 2 white spots on each side of saddle ; white star on forehead, mark like P.R. on rump. Any person returning same, or giving information leading to its recovery, will receive above reward. Slc-8010 A. THIELE. Gazette in Bankruptcy, Y. R. rHE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN (Comity Agricultural and Sporting Recorder) is a GAZETTE for all Notices aider The Debtors and Creditors Acts.
Edmistoii Bros. & Gundry. THURSDAY, 4th MARCH. BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEE. TO FARMERS, INVESTORS, AND OTHERS. A f ESSRS. EDMISTON BROS., & j3'JL GUNDRY, have received instruc tions from the Mortgagee, to sell by Public Auction, at their rooms, Bast street, on THURSDAY, 4th MARCH, A C R E S R.S., 27452, 27453, 27454 Situated on Gould & Cameron’s Run. These sections have been well selected, and we can confidently recommend them to the attention of Farmers looking out for a really good piece of land at a low figure. Tire greater part of tire purchase money can remain on Mortgage on the property. Terms at Sale. Sale at 1.30 p. m. EDMISTO vT BROS., & GUNDRY, 534 a Auctioneers. T. Bullock. THE undersigned has the following PROPERTIES to LET with a pur chasing clause, or FOR SALE on liberal terms of payment— ACRES good WHEAT LAND, all ploughed and ready for cross ploughing for wheat ; situated about three miles from the township. ACRES, near the above ; also good WHEAT LAND, ploughed once and ready for cross-ploughing. AO RES, partly improved, near Wins low. This will be sold very cheap, and on very liberal terms. 7 ACRES, fenced and planted ; situated near the East Town Belt, good site for private residence. TOWN PROPERTIES. T7ALUABLE BUSINESS SITE in Bur » nett Street, being T.S. 177, next the “ Mail” office. PART of T.S. 139, Peter Street. This will be sold cheap, and on liberal terms. TO Railway Employes, Mechanics, and Others.—FOß SALE, cheap, Lot 78, situated on East Town Belt. Terms, £5 cash ; balance by monthly or quarterly payments. T. BULLOCK. Lecture. rpOWN HALL, ASHBURTON, TUESDAY EVENING, FEB. 24th, 1860. PROFESSOR HUGHES WILL DELIVER HIS POPULAR LECTURE .Entitled — “THOMAS MOORE,” Poet, Author, and Musician, Illustrated with MELODIES SUNG BY MISS. PAU LINE BEST, AND VIOLIN SOLOS BY PROFESSOR HUGHES. The net proceeds will he given to the suffering poor in Ireland, Professor Hughes having already forwarded the sum of L 59 14s. Gd. Doors open at 7.30, to commence at 8. Admission—3s., 25., and Is. Books containing words of the songs, 6d. Meetings. UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. MEETING OF RATEPAYERS. IN consequence of the sitting of the Assessment Court on the 27th inst., the Sleeting of the Ratepayers for the election of a member in the place of the late Mr. Charles Reid has been POST PONED till the day following (28th instant). ROBT. D. PULLAR, 509 g Clerk. UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. MEETING OF RATEPAYERS. A MEETING of the Ratepayers of this Road District will take place on FRIDAY, the 27th inst., at 10 o’clock a.m., in the Road Board Office, for the purpose of electing a member in the room of the late Mr. Charles Reed. A Foil, if demanded, will be held the same day, and close at 4 o’clock p. in. DONALD McLEAN, Chairman. Road Board Office, 487 g Westorfield, 10th February, 1880. Tenders. ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL., RENDERS are invited for the f L ing WORKS & 1. Approaches to North Ashburton River Bridge, near DJ^uy’s. 2. Main Delhi near Wheatstone. 3. Main Brain near jJawson’a and EcirsJßoads. j? Plans and fspecificatplis to be seen Council's qpices, an#tendcrs addressed the Chairman to b#seut not later than . o’clock, a|n. oniWEDNESDAY, 3rd ARCH n|xt. / By order, # I WILLIAM BAXTER, s County Engineer. Ashburlopf 23rd February, 1880. 536 g CARTING. TENDERS are invited for Carting 100,000 bushels grain. Particulars can be obtained from MR. E. SAUNDERS, Dundas ; MR. H. W. PARSON, Seafield; Or 464 a SAUNDERS BROS. Y. R. COURT HOUSE, ASHBURTON. Public Works Office, Christchurch, February 10th, 1880. nnENDERS arc invited for the Erection of a Court House at Ashburton. General conditions, specifications and drawings may be seen at the Public Works Office, Christchurch, and Post Office, Ashburton. Tenders addressed to the Hon. the Minister for Public Works, and marked outside “ Tender for Court House, Ash burton,” will be received at this office up to noon on TUESDAY, March 2nd, 1880. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. By command, A. D. AUSTIN, 53c-503g District Engineer, P.W. THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. ADVERTISEMENTS received for the GUARDIAN up to 9 p.m. at the scale charges, afterwards at double rates for insertion over the leader]
Public Notices. NOTICE. TO MERCHANTS, STOREKEEPERS, AND OTHERS. A EL CLAIMS against the estate of the A late CHARLES REED, Esq., of Wcstoifiold, must be scut in by Feb. 2D, 1880, to the undersigned, addressed to Westerfield. 68c-515g C. F. REED. NOTICE. I will not be responsible for any DEBTS contracted by my wife after date, she having loft my home of her own will. T. P. GLEE 50N, Hinds River, Feb. 12, 1880. 504g-54c THE EDUCATION BOARD OF THE DISTRICT OF NORTH CANTERBURY. ELECTION OF COMMITTEES. THE householders of the under-men tioned school districts, that is to say, the districts of Ashburton Forks, Kyle, Longbeach, Mount Somers, Seatield, Tinwald, Willowby, Having failed to elect Committees at the annual meeting held on 26th January, the Board, in pursuance of the powers in that behalf conferred by the Education Act, 1877, section 66, hereby directs that a PUBLIC MEETING of the householders in every such district be held on MON DAY, the twenty-second day of March, one thousand eight hundred and eighty, at seven o’clock in the evening, for the election in each district of seven house holders (section 64) to form the Committee for such district for the year ending with the fourth Monday in January next. The place of meeting shall be the schoolhouse in each district, and this is understood to mean the main schoolhouse in any district which has more than one school. The Board further directs that the first meeting of each school committee be hold in the place appointed for the election, and immediately after the election upon the same evening. J. Y. COLBORNE YEEL, Secretary. Christchurch, 21st Feb., 1880. 538 g WHEAT. THE undersigned are Cash Purchasers of Wheat in any quantity. Farmers can arrange to ship Wheat through us to the English Market, on terms, and re ceive liberal cash advances thereon. P. CUNNINGHAM & CO., Ashburton. OATS. The undersigned are Purchasers of Oats for Cash in any quantity. P. CUNNINGHAM & CO., Ashburton. BARLEY. The undersigned arc Cash Purchasers of Prime Malting Samples, good color. P. CUNNINGHAM & CO., Per G. M. ROBINSON, 5390 Ashburton. GRAIN. M ESSRS. ROYSE, STEAD, & CO. are prepared to PURCHASE GRAIN or to make ADVANCES ON GRAIN consigned to them for sale or ship ment. C. PERCY COX, Agents for ROYSE, STEAD, & CO., 493 g Ashburton. Y. R. DEAF AND DUMB INSTITUTION, SUMNER, CANTERBURY. THE Government having secured suit able accommodation at Sumner, Canterbury, for the proposed Institution for the Education and Training of Deaf mutes, Mr. and Mrs. Van Asch will be prepared to receive pupil boarders at the Institution on tlmlst March, 1880. Full on applica tion or to the Secre- several Education Boards. By order, JOHN HLSLOP, Secretary. Education Department, Wellington, 2nd February, 1880. 485 g REAPERS AND BINDERS. Employment machines. for any number of Apply SAUNDERS BROS. NOTICE. W E have to request a prompt seitle icnt of a Largo number of over • due and nig standing accounts, otherwise legal proceedings will be taken to recover same. WEEKS '& DIXON. “ Herald and Guardian ” office, Feb. 10th, 1880. M R. FRANCIS PHILIP O’REILLY, BaBBISTEB, SoLICITOE, & CONVEYANCES, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON, Next Messrs. Orr and Co.’s. 3G2g THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. in the Country are particularly requested to communicate with the Publishers if their papers are not properly addressed. The number of Sub scribers has increased so rapidly that un less great care is taken in giving orders as to address and how to be sent, the papers may be left at the wrong place. All orders vill receive our prompt attention. WEEKS AND DIXON, Proprietors.
Business Notices. T. B. HODDER & COMPy’S GREAT CLEARING SALE, Previous to their STOCK TAKING, COMMENCES Friday Next, Feb, 27 And will continue for ONE MONTH!!! ESPECIAL BARGAINS. Throughout all the Soft Goods Departments. A large lot of REMNANTS—Shirting, Flannel, Sheeting, Carpetings, Tweeds, Doeskins, Dress Stuffs, &c., &c. Ladies’ Millinery, Costumes, Jackets, Capes, Underclothing &0., at Great deductions. Boys’, Youths’, and Men’s Clothing. English and Colonial Colored Shirts. Flannel unders, &c., &c. SPLENDID VALUE FOR THE MONEY Several lines in this Department LESS THAN ENGLISH COST PRICE, being bought during the depression from over stocked Markets. TAILORING DEPARTMENT In connection with the above, under the Superintendence of an experienced Lon don Military cutter. For price, style, workmanship, and perfect fit not to be surpassed in the colony. Ladies’ Habits and Mantles. Mourning and Wedding orders attended to with Dispatch. Military Uniforms. Contracts taken for any Volunteer Corps in New Zealand T. R. U. & Co. Knowing that the Public may get wrong impressions by QUANTITIES AND PRICES BEING QUOTED, HAVE ARRANGED TO GIVE UPON ACTUAL CASH PAYMENTS IN THE DRAPERY, MIL LINERY, Clothing, and Boot Depart ments, the liberal Discount of TWO SHILLINGS AND SIXPENCE IN THE POUND upon all Parcels over ten shillings, in addition to the Reduced Prices. Cash, for One Month Only. T. R. HODDER & COMPANY’S ENGLISH and AMERICAN SEWING MACHINE DEPOT. A complete assortment of Hand and Treadle Lock-Stitch Sewing Machines. T. B. Hodder & Company are appointed agents for Wanzeb Machines, that have gained such preference in Dunedin and South Canterbury, also for ihe Improved Wbrtheim, allowed to be one of the best Machines used in the Largest Factories. SINGER’S and WILSON’S TREADLES, With their peculiar advantages. TAYLOR’S and HOME TREASURE HAND-SEWING MACHINES, Simple in working and' of great durability. Extras of every description with the above. CASH, OR ON DEFERRED PA YMENTS T. R. HODDER AND COMPANY. |
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FATHER PHIL’S COLLECTION. AN IRISH STORY. By Samuel Lover. Father Blake was more familiarly known by the name of Father Phil. By either title, or in whatever capacity, the worthy Father had great influence over his parish, and there was a free-and-easy way with him, even in doing the most solemn duties, which agreed wonderfully with the devil-may-care spirit of Paddy. Stiff and starched formality in any way is repugnant to the very nature of Irishmen. There are forms it is true, and many in in the Romish Church, but they are not cold forms, but attractive rather, to a sensitive people ; besides I believe those very forms, when observed the least formally, are the most influential on the Irish.
With all his intrinsic worth, Father Phil was at the same a strange man in exterior manners ; for, with an abundance of real piety, he had an abruptness of delivery, and a strange way of mixing up an occasional remark to his congregation in the midst of the celebration of the mass, which might well startle a stranger; but this very want of formality made him beloved by the people, and they would do ten times as much for Father Phil as fur the severe Father Dominick.
On the Sunday in question, Father Phil intended delivering an address to his flock from the altar, urging upon them the necessity of bestirring themselves in the repairs of the chapel, which was in a very dilapidated condition, and at one end let in the water through its worn-out thatch. A subscription was necessary ; and to raise this among a very impover ished people was no easy matter. The weather happened to be unfavorable, which was most favorable for Father Phil’s purpose, for the rain dropped its argu ments through the roof upon the kneeling people below, in the most convincing manner; and as they endeavored to get out of the wet, they pressed round the altar as much as they could, for which they were reproved very smartly by his Reverence in the very midst of the mass. These interruptions occurred sometimes at the most serious places, producing a ludicrous effect, of which the worthy Father was quite unconscious, in his great anxiety to make the people repair the chapel. A big woman was elbowing her way towards the rails of the altar, and Father Phil, casting a sidelong glance at her, sent her to the rightabout, while he in terupted his appeal to Heaven to address her thus:
“ Agnus Dei—You’d betther jump over the rails of the althar, I think. Go along out o’ that; there’s plenty o’ room in the chapel below there.” Then he would turn to the altar and proceed with the service, till turning to the congregation, he perceived some fresh offender.
■ “ Orate, fratres ! —Will you mind what I say to you, and go along out o’ that ? There’s room below there. Thrue for you Mrs. Finn—it’s a shame for him to be thramplin’ on you. Go along, Darby Casey, down there, and kneel in the rain —it’s a pity you havn’t a decent woman’s cloak under yen, indeed ! Orate, fratres ! ”
Again, he turned to pray, and, after some time he made an interval in the ser vice to address his congregation on the subject of the repairs, and produced a paper containing the names of subscribers to that pious work who had already con tributed, by way of example to these who had not.
“ Here it is,” said Father Phil ; “ here it is, and no denying it—down in black and white ; but if they who give arc down in black, how much blacker are those who have not given at all ! But I hope they will be ashamed of themselves when I howld up those to honor who have con tributed to the uphowlding of the house of God. And isn’t it ashamed of yourselves you ought to be, to lave His house in such a condition ! and dosen’t it rain a’most every Sunday, as if it wished to remind you of your duty ? Arn’t you wet to the skin a’most every Sunday ? Oh, God is good to you ! to put you in mind of your duty, giving you such bitther cowlds that you are coughing and sneezing every Sunday to that degree that you can’t hear the blessed mass for a comfort and a benefit to you; and so you’ll go on sneezin’ until you put a good thatch on the place, and prevent the appearance of the evi dence from Heaven against you every Sunday, which is condemning you before your faces, and behind your backs too, for don’t I see this minute a strame of wather that might turn a mill running down Micky Mackavoy’s back, between the collar of his coat and and his shirt ?”
Here a laugh eneued at the expense of Micky Mackavoy, who certainly was under a very heavy drip from the imperfect roof.
“ And is it laughin’ you arc, you hay thens?” said Father Phil, reproving the merriment which he himself had pur posely created, that he might reprove it. “Laughin’ is it you are, at your back slidings and insensibility to the honor of God —laughin’ because when you come here to be saved, you are lost entirely with the wet; and how, I ask you, are my words of comfort to enter your hearts when the rain is pouring down your hacks at the same time I Sure I have no chance of turning your hearts while you are nndher rain that might turn a mill—but once put a good roof on the house, and I will inundate you with piety ! Maybe it’s Father Dominick you would like to have coming among you, who would grind your hearts to powder with his heavy words.” (Here a low murmur of dissent ran through the throng.) “ Ha, ha ! so you wouldn’t like it, I see—very well, very well—take care, then, for if I find you insensible to my moderate reproofs, you hard-hearted haythens, you malefacthors and cruel persecuthors, that won’t put your hands in your pockets because your mild and quiet poor fool of a pasthor has no tongue in his head ! I say, your mild, quiet poor fool of a pasthor (for I know my own faults partly, God forgive me !) and I can’t spake toyou asyou deserve, you hard-living vagabonds, that are as insen sible to your duties as you are to the weather. I wish it was sugar or salt that you were made of, and then the rain might melt you if 1 couldn’t ; but no them naked rafthers grins in your face to no purpose—you chate the house of God —but take care, maybe you won’t chate the devil so aisy.” (Here there was a sensation.) “Ha, ha! that makes you open your ears, does it ? More shame for 3 T ou; you ought to despise that dirty enemy of man, and depend on something better —but I see I must call you to a sense of your situation with the bottom less pit uudlier you, and no roof over you. Oh, dear! dear! dear! I’m ashamed of you—throth, if I had time and sthraw enough, I’d rather thatch the place myself than lose my time talking to you ; sure the place is more like a stable than a chapel. Oh, think of that ! the house of God to be like a stable ! for though our Redeemer was born in a stable, that is no reason why you are to keep his house always like one. “ And now I will read you the list of subscribers, and it will make you ashamed when you hear the names of several good and worthy Protestants in the parish, and out of it, too, who have given more than the Catholics. ”
SUBSCRIPTION LIST. FOP. THE REPAIRS AND ENLARGEMENT OF RALLYSLOUGHGUTTHBRY CHAPEL. Plillip Blake, P. P. “ Mickey Hickey, LO 7s Gd. He might
as well have made it ten shillings ; but half a loaf is better than no bread.”
“ Plaze your Reverence,” says Mick, from the body of the chapel, “ sure seven and sixpence is more than the half of ten shillings. ” (A laugh.) “ Oh, how witty .you arc ! Faith, if you knew your prayers as well as your arithmetic, it would bo bettor for you, Mickey. ” Hero the Father turned the laugh against Mick. “ Billy Riley, LO 3.; 4d. Of course he means to subscribe again !” “ John Dwyer, LO 15s U 1 That’s something like ! I’ll bo hound he’s only keeping hack the odd five shillings for a brushful o’ paint for the althar : it’s as black as a crow, instead o’ being white as a dove.”
He then hurried over rapidly some small subscribers, at follows : Peter Hefierman, LO 2s Bd. James Murphy, LO 2a Cd. Mat Donovan, LO Is 3d. Luke Dannely, LO 3s Od. Jack Quigly, ‘LO 2s Id.
Pat Finnegan, LO 2s 2d. Edward O’Connor, Esq., L2 Os Od. There’s for you! Edward O’Connor, Esq., —a Protestant in the parish—two pounds. “ Long life to him I cried a voice in the chapel” “ Amen ! said Father Phil; I’m not ashamed to be clerk to s« good a prayer.” Nicholas Fagan, LO 2s Gd. “ Young Nicholas Fagan, LO 5s Od. Young Nick is better than ould Nick, you see ” Tim Doyle, LO 7s Gd. “ Owny Doyle, LI Os Gd. Well done, Owny na Coppal—you deserve to prosper, for you make good use of your thrivings. ” “ Simon Leary, LO 2s Gd ; Bridget Murphy, LO 10s Od.' You ought to be ashamed o’ yourself, Simon ; a lone widow woman gives more than you.” “ Judy Moylan, LO 5s Od. Very good, Judy ; the women are behaving like gentlemen, they’ll have their reward in the next world.”
“Pat Finnerty, LO Ss 4d. I’m not sure if it is 8s 4d or 3s 4d, for the figure is blotted, but 1 believe it is 8s 4d. ” “ It was three and fourpincc I gave your Reverence,” said Pat from the crowd.
“ Well Pat, as I said eight and four pence, you must not let me go hack o’ my word ; so bring me five shillings next week. ”
“Sure you won’t have me pay for a blot, sir]” “ Yis, I would ; that’s the rule of back gammon, you know, Pat. When I hit the mark, you pay for it. ”
Here his Reverence turned around, as if looking for some one, and called out, “ Rafferty ! Rafferty ! Rafferty ! Where are you, Rafferty ?” An old gray haired man appeared, bear ing a large plate, and Fatlxer Phil con tinued :
“There, now, be active—l’m sending him among yon, good people, and such as cannot give as much as you would like to be read before his neighbours, give what little you can towards the repairs, and I will continue to read out the names by way of encouragement to you—and the next name I see is that of Squire Egan. Long life to him !” “ Squire Egan, L 5 Os Od. Squire Egan —five pounds—listen that —a Protestant in the parish—five pounds ! Faith the Protestants will make you ashamed of yourselves, if yon don’t take care.” “Mrs. Flanagan, L2 Os Gd. Not her own parish, neither—a fine lady. “ James Milligan, of Roundtowu, LI. And here, I must remark that the people of Roandtown have not been backward in coming forward on this occasion. I have a long list from Ronndtown—l will read it separate.” He then proceeded at a great pace, jumbling the town, and the pounds, and the people, in the most ex traordinary manner: “James Milligan, of Ronndtown, one pound ; Darby Daly, of Ronndtown, one pound ; Sam Finnegan, of Ronndtown, one pound ; James Casey, of Roundpound, one town ; Kit Dwyer, of Townpound, one round--pound, I mane ; Pat Roundpound—Pounden, I mane—Pat Pounden, a pound of Pound town, also —there’s an example for you ! “But what are you about, Rafferty? I don’t like the sound of that plate of yours you are not a good gleaner—go up into the gallery first, there where you see so many good-looking bonnets. I suppose they will give something to keep their bonnets out of the rain, for the wet will be into the gallery next Sunday if they don’t. I think that is Kitty Crow I see, getting her hit of silver ready ; them rib bons of yours cost a trifle, Kitty. Well, good Christians, here is more of the sub scription for you. “ Matthew Lavciy, 02s Od. He doesn't belong to Roundtowu—Ronndtown will he renowned in a future age for its support to the church. Mark my words 1 Round town will prosper from this time out— Round to .vn will be a rising place. “Mark Honncssy, LO osGd ; Luke Clancy, LO 2s Gd. ; John Doolan, LO 2s 6d. One would think they had all agreed only to give two-and-sixpence apiece. And they comfortable men, too ! And look at their names—Matthew, Mark, Luke and John—the names of the blessed Evangelists, and only ten shillings among them. Oh, they are apostles not worthy of the name—we’ll call them the poor apostles from this out.” (Here a low laugh ran through the chapel). “Do you hear that Matthew, Mark, Luke and John? Faith ! 1 can tell you that name will stick to'you.” (Here the laugh was louder.) A voice, when the laugh subsided, ex claimed, “I’ll make it ten shillings, your T? PVf'VWI pp “ Who is that ? ” said Father Phil.
“Hennessy, your Reverence.” “ Very well, Mark. I suppose Matthew, Luke and John will follow your ex ample. ” “ We will, your Reverence.”
“ Ha ! I thought you made a mistake ; we’ll call you now the faithful apostles, and I think the change in your name is bettor than seven-and-sixpence apiece to you. “I see you in the gallery thex - e, Raf ferty. What do you pass that well dressed woman for ! Thry back. Ha ! see that, she had her money ready if you only asked her for it—don’t go by that other woman there ! Oh, ho ! So you won’t give anything, ma’am 1 You ought to be ashamed of yourself. There is a woman with an elegant sthraw bonnet, and she won’t give a farthing. Well, now, afther that, remember, I give it from the althar, that from this diy out sthraw bonnets pay fi’penny pieces.” “ Thomas Durfy, LI Os. Od. It’s not his parish, and lie’s a brave gentle man.
“ Miss Fanny Dawson, LI Os. Od, A Protestant out of the parish, and a sweet young lady, God bless her ! Oh, faith, the Protestants is shaming you. “ Dennis Fannin, LO 7s. Gd. Very good, indeed, for a working mason. “ Jemmy Riley, LO os. Od. Hot bad for a hedge carpenther. “ I gave you ten, plaze your reverence,” shouted Jemmy. “And by the same token you may remember it was on the nativity of the blessed Vargin, Sir, that I gave you the second five shillin’s. “So you did, Jemmy/’ cried Father Phil ; “I put a little cross before it to remind me of it; but I was in a hurry to make a sick call when you gave it to me, and forgot it afther ; and, indeed, myself doesn’t know wdiat I did with the same five shillings.” Here a pallid woman, who was kneeling near the rails of the altar, uttered an im passioned blessing, and exclaimed, “ Oh, that was the very five shillings, I’m sure, you gave to me that very day, to buy some little comforts for my poor husband, who was dying in the fever ! ” and the poor woman burst into loud sobs as she spoke.
A deep thrill of emotion ran through the tlock as this accidental proof of their poor pastor’s beneficence burst upon them; and, as an affectionate murmur began to rise above the silence which that emo tion produced, the hurley Father Philip I lushed like a girl at this publication of his charity, and even at the foot of that altar where it stood, felt something like shame in being discovered in the com mission of that virtue so highly com mended by the Providence to which that altar was raised. He uttered a hasty “ Whist, whist!” and waved with his out stretched bauds his flock into silence.
In an instant one of those sudden changes so common to an Irish assembly, and scarcely credible to a stranger, took place. The multitude was hushed, the grotesque of the subscription-list had passed away and was forgotten, and the same man and the same multitude stood in altered relations. They were again a reverent flock, and he once more a solemn pastor ; the natural play of his nation’s mirthful sarcasm was absorbed in a moment in the sacredness of his office, and, with a solemnity befitting tho highest occasion, he placed his hands together be fore his breast, and, raising his eyes to heaven, ho poured forth his sweet voice, with a tone of deepest demotion, in that reverential call for prayer, “Orate, fratres !”
The sound of a multitude gently kneel ing down followed, like the soft breaking of a quiet sea on a sandy beach ; and when Father Philip turned to the altar to pray, his pent-up feelings found vent in tears, and while he prayed he wept. I believe such scenes as this are not of unfrequent occurrence in Ireland—that country so long - suffering, so much maligned, and so little understood. Oh, rulers of Ireland ! why have you not sooner learned to lead that people by love, whom all your severity has been un able to drive 1 THE GRE .IT SILENCE MATCH. (From the New York Weekly.) The match was arranged upon tho fol lowing basis : Mr Hunn offered to bet Mr. Banks that Mrs. Banks could keep absolutely silent longer at a single stretch than Mrs. Hunn. Mr. Banks said he did not know much about Mrs. Hunn's capacity as a talker, but he felt certain that Mrs. Banks couldn’t hold her tongue for ten minutes, excepting when she was asleep, and even then she always talked a little. So it was agreed to make a trial. Hunn to pay for a silk dress if Mrs. Banks spoke first, and Banks to pay for it if Mrs Hunn spoke first. When the match was proposed Mr. Hunn suggested that the contestants should go in for training ; but Mr. Banks protested on the ground that if Mrs. Banks got to trying too hard to keep quiet it would kill lie?. The contest took place in Mr. Hunn’s dining-room, the two ladies sitting oppo site to each other. When the signal was given Mrs. Banks was in the midst of soixxe remarks about the cheapness of calico, but she broke off short, and by holding her hand over her mouth reso lutely, suppressed a powerful impulse to finish the sentence.
There was profound silence for ten minutes ; and then Mrs Hunn started to say something, but remembering herself she turned it off by pretending she was clearing her throat. Mr. Hunn claimed the stakes upon the ground that it was foul but Banks objected. Then Hunn, with malignant indignity, started a dis cussion with Banks about sjjring bonnets, and as they talked it was noticed that Mrs Huun had to hold tightly to a chair to restrain herself, while Mrs. Banks was absolutely pale from suppressed emotion.
This having failed, Banks turned the conversation on the infamous price of butter, with a diabolical purpose to strike Mrs. Banks in the weaker point, it soon became apparent that the strain upon the nervous system was terrible. "Violent twitchings were observable about the muscles of her mouth, and Banks felt certain for a moment that ho was going to win ; but Mrs. Banks suddenly arose and pounded the dinner table vigorously with her fist, and this seemed to give such relief to her pent up feelings that she became quite calm again. Mrs Hunn meantime liad her finger in her ears. She recognised that as her only hope. The brief discussion on the hired-girl question, of the incapacity of servants, and of the awful dimensions of their wages, followed ; but both contestants held out, although Mrs Hunn rushed to the cupboard, and getting apiece of paper wrote on it—
“ I must scream 1 Is screaming al lowed ?"’
Banks said it wasn’t, and Mr. Hunn hurst into an extravagant eulogy of Mrs. llunu’s present servant girl witli such effect, that Mrs. Hunn became partly hysterical. But she succeeded in hold ing her tongue. And then Hunn, with unparalleled brutality, actually expecto rated upon the carpet. Mrs. Hunn hounded from her chair and shook her fist at him, and when he laughed, she flew round the room at the rate of sixty knots an hour, dishevelling her back hair and behaving wildly. Hunn thought she would succumb, but she didn’t emit a sound.
Banks’ little Harry was playing in the yard, waiting for his parents to come out, and when lie saw him a happy thought struck Banks. Ho went out and paid Mrs. Jones, next door, a dollar to spank Harry, ami to do it in front of her window where Mrs. Banks sat. When Mr. Hunn saw Mrs. Banks rise right np and charge through the side door upon Mrs. Jones, ho felt he might as well throw up the sponge ; but as Mrs. Jones succeeded in getting away before the indignant mother reached her, and as Mrs. B. found that she could expend her fury by indulgence in frantic pantomime, expressive of her purpose to annihilate the entire Jones’ family at the earliest practical moment, Banks began to feci less confident.
Half-an-hour had expired, and both con testants, although evidently suffering acutely, held out bravely. Mr. Hunn saw that a single bold stroke would give the victory to either one side or the other. He rang the hell on the table. Mrs. Hunii’a chambermaid came in. She was a good-looking chambermaid, rather un commonly good-looking, and Mrs. Hunn was—well, homely. As the girl entered, Hmm, brute and ruffian that he was, went up to her, put his arm round her waist and kissed her. Mrs. Hunn grew white about the lips, and her feet beat a wild tattoo upon the floor. Then Hunn chucked the chambermaid under the chin, and kissed her again. With one bound Mrs. Hunn leaped between them, and hurling the girl aside she screamed : “ Out of this house this instant, you huzzy, or I’ll break every hone in your body !” and then turning to Hunn, she said: “Who wants your old silk dress, anyhow Then she followed the chambermaid from the room in a fury. Banks gave in—he had lost; hut as ho went home ho whispered to Hunn ; “ You’ve won, old fellow, but I wouldn’t be in your place for the amount of the national debt.”
THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1880.
Printed and published by HORACE Joh* Weeks and Charles Dixon, at their Printing Office, East Street, Ashburtcr, Tuesday, February 24, 18S0,
Goon Templaby. —Mr. Robert Elston has been elected District Deputy of this district, by a majority of votes over Mr. Knud Soldo,
S unday Trading.■— Owing to the Christ church Tt.M. having decided that Charles the ll.’s Act for the better observance of the Sabbath is inoperative in this colony, the Christchurch fruit and lollipop sellers had a field day on Sunday, and did a roar ing trade.
Auctioneers, &c. J, E. BUCHANAN AND CO., AUCTIONEERS, LAND AND ESTATE AGENTS, ASHBURTON. PROPERTIES. mHE following, amongst other PRO i PERTIES, are placed in the Auction eer’s hands for LEASE and SALE;— ASHBURTON — A splendid paddock of 5 acres near Township. Six acres close to N. E. Belt. Sections near Gas Works. House and garden, Burnett St. Capital 4-Roomed House, Peter St. ASHBURTON FORKS— -190 acres with splendid Creek. 200 acres in crop, fenced and sub divided. Good house and out buildings. WAKANUI— -100 acres near Moffatt’s Mill. 150 acres in crop. SEAFIELD — 400 acres fenced and subdivided. 196 acres fenced and subdivided. DROMORE -400 acres fenced and subdivided. Good Stable and Cottage. C HERTS EY A few Township Sections. 150 acres near Railway. J. E. BUCHANAN & Co., 415 a Auctioneers. Publications. AGRICULTURAL PAPERS. rjpHE PUBLISHERS have much pleasure in intimating to the Fanners of the Comity of Ashburton, that they have issued THIS DAY (Saturday), Jan. 10th, a reprint in pamphlet form of a selection of AGRICULTURAL PAPERS Read before the Lin ioln Farmers’ Club, compiled by J. Stanley Bruce, Esq., Price One Shilling. Orders for the above pamphlet, ac companied by thirteen stamps, should he addresssed to WEEKS & DIXON, Publishers, East Street. DIARIES ! DIARIES ! ! DIARIES ! ! ! ■yy r E have a few of LETTS’ DIARIES for 1880 on hand, an inspection of -which s invited. OFFICE DIARIES, POCKET DIARIES, SCRIBBLING DIARIES, DIARIES of every description WEEKS & DIXON, “ Herald ” and “ Guardian ” Offices, Near the Railway Station, FOE 1880. The press almanac And Diary Can he obtained from the undersigned. Price —One Shilling. WEEKS AND DIXON, Herald Office, Near Railway Station. TEACHERS can obtain the MULTI PLICATION TABLES, printed on gummed paper, in any quantity at the Herald Office, East street, near the Railway Station, Ball programme cards in very neat styles, with Pencils and Ribbons, printed at the Herald Office, East street, near Railway Station,
Business Notices. VALUE EXTRAORDINARY. THE Great Bargains OP THE SEASON. GREAT CLEARANCE SALE FOR THIRTY DAYS. OER AND CO. HAVING resolved to clear out the Balance of the Bankrupt Stocks purchased by them during the Season (amounting to over ten thousand pounds) regardless of cost so that they may commence the Autumn Season with en tirely a new Stock, ORR AND CO. Will also offer several cheap lots pur chased by them during the late depression. Special Bargains. 90 Pair Twilled Kaiapoi Blankets at 4s. under the usual price. Kaiapoi Flannel at Is. 4d., Is. 6d. to 2s. English Flannel at Is., Is. 2d., Is. Gd., to Is. 9d. Prints af sd. and Gd., worth 9d. Brown Hollands, 7d. to Is. COSTUMES. 56 Costumes at 215., worth 355. Gd., a Bai gain. 64 Print Costumes at 7s. 6d. to 12s. 6d., worth 20s. 1700 yards Dress Goods, Alpaccas, at Bd., lOd., and Is. MILLINERY. Trimmed and Untrimmed Hats at half price. 2 Boxes Flowers, sold at 6d. per spray. Ladies’Underclothing at very much under usual prices. 20 Dozen Stays at 3s. 6d., 45., 4s. 9d., to ss. Gd. CLOTHING. Men’s Suits at 16s. under usual prices. Boys’ Suits at 15s. 6d. to 355. Youth’s Suits at a little over half-price. Braces, Ties, Collars, Socks, and Shirts, unusually cheap. 20 Dozen Harvest Shirts at Is. 6d. to 2s. Gd. BOOTS. " Men’s Boots still sold at Bankrupt prices. Youth’s Boots in great variety. Ladies’ Kid Boots at old prices. 1 Case Children’s Boots at Is. and Is. Gd., a bargain. TAILORING DEARTMENT. WE HAVE MUCH PLEASURE IN ANNOUNCING TO THE PUBLIC THAT A Tailoring Branch HAS BEEN OPENED IN CON. NECTION WITH OUR CLOTHING DEPARTMENT, HAVING MADE ARRANGEMENTS WITH MESSRS, CRAIGHEAD AND CO. (LATE OF EDINBURGH AND SAN FRANCISCO), PRACTICAL TAILORS, TO M\ KE UP ALL ORDERS EN TRUSTED TO US IN THE VERY BEST STYLE. A PEKFECT FIT ■ GUARANTEED. SCOTCH, ENGLISH, and COLONIAL TWEEDS IN GREAT VARIETY. THE CELEBRATED BLARNEY TWEED (CORK) KEPT IN STOCK. FANCY COATINGS IN GREAT VARIETY. SUITS from <£4 4s. DRESSMAKING DEPARTMENT. Dresses, Costumes, and Jackets made up to order, under the superintendence of a first-class Dressmaker, WEDDING & MOURNING ORDERS PUNCTUALLY ATTENDED TO. OER AND CO IMPORTERS ASHBURTON AND RAKAIA,
Business Notices. DEERING’S TWINE BINDER. NOTICE TO FARMERS. have this day APPOINTED MESSRS. FRIEDLANDER BROS. SOLE AGENTS for the DEERING TWINE BINDER for the county of Ashburton. MASON STROTHERS & CO. Christchurch 10th. February, 1880. The Deering Twine Binder AWARDED GOLD MEDAL At Ashburton, six machines competing. THE DEERING TWINE BINDER took the SPECIAL PRIZE at the Oamaru trial etc. |~ AYING been appointed sole agents for the above machines, we are now prepared to TAKE ORDERS for the coming season. As only a LIMITED NUMBER can be supplied, all who wish to make certain of securing those favorite machines for next season should order before the depar ture of next San Francisco Mail. FRIEDLANDER B R .°. S AGENTS FOR THE COLONIAL FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY" OF NEW ZEALAND SOLE AGENTS FOR THE CELEBRATED ALTHOUSE SELF - REGULATING WINDMILLS.
Medical. SWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED. >OWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED. JpOWBLL’S BALSAM of ANISEED. mHE Oldest and Most Effectual COUGH 1 REMEDY. E XTBAORDINARY TESTIMO NIALS. HER MAJESTY'S GUN BOAT NETLEY. Wick, Scotland. Dear Sir, — Having had a most distressing and severe cough, which caused me many sleepless nights and restless days, I was recommended by his LORDSHIP the EARL of CAITHNESS to try your most invaluable Balsam of Aniseed, and I can assure you, with the first dose, I found immediate x’elief, even without having to suspend my various duties; and the first small bottle com pletely cured me, therefore I have the greatest confidence in fully recommend ing it to the million. Signed, W. LINZELL, H.M.G.B. NETLEY. POWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED. Due de Montabor writes : “ Chateau de Montabor, Aveyron. Sir, —Having suffered for some time from an obstinate cough, accompanied with, fever, continuous head-aches, and sleepless nights, I resolved after having vainly tried several other medicines, to have recourse to your BALSAM of ANISEED. I cannot resist, sir, the desire of making you acquainted with the really marvelous results which I derived from it. From the first dose I felt great relief, the bad symptoms grew feebler, the irritation of the throat was calming down, and I recovered the sleep which had nearly left me. The third dose delivered me completely, and I am now completely restored to health. Receive, sir, with the expression of my gratitude the assurance of my distinguished sentiments. DUO DE MONTABOR.” pOWELL’S of ANISEED. Sir, I have for a long time suffered from a severe cough and tried all manner of remedies. Dr. l.iberecht advised POWELI.’S BALSAM of ANISEED ; it cured me after a few days. You are at liberty to use this letter in hopes that others may benefit by it.— I am, Sir, Yours. &c., ALBERT COUNT POTOCKI.” pOWELL’S BALSAM OF ANISEED. WILL LOOSEN the PHLEGM imme diately'.—The Dean of Westminster’s Verger writes : “I was advised to tiy the Balsam of Aniseed; I did, and have found great relief. It is most comforting in allaying irritation and giving strength to the voice.” Lionel Brough, Esq., the eminent actor, writes : I think it an invaluable medicine for members of my profession, and have always recommended it to my brother and sister artistes. ” TRULY an EXTRAORDINARY EX PECTORANT.—Mr. Edward M. Ullett, of Bury', Hunts., writes to Messrs. Palmer & Son, Ramsay : —“ Having been in the habit o using Powell’s Balsam of Aniseed for a great number of years, I have great pleasure in bear ing testimony to its incomparable effects as an expectorant. I always find a single dose gives immediate relief, and a small bottle effects a perfect cure.” POWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED.— The effects of one teaspoonful taken in a little water before going to bed is extraordinary'. No family should be without it in the winter. Sold by Chemists and Medicine Vendors throughout the World, is and 2s 3d per per bottle; a great saving in taking family bottles, ns each. Established over 50 years. Prepared only by THOMAS POWELL, Blackfriars Road, London. SK for POWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED SOLD by all CHEMISTS and STORE KEEPERS. Observe the Trade Mark, “ Lion, Net, and Mouse.” Wholesale Agents in the Australian and New Zealand Colonies -Elliot Brothers; Evers & Solomon ; Felton, Grimwalde, & Co. ; P. and S. Falk, Paulding & Co. ; Rocke, Tome.sit, & Co. ; Rosenthall & Co. ; Kempthorne, Prosser, & Co.; S. H jefenung & Co.; Hemmons, Laws, & Co. ; Berkley, Taylor, & Co.; and all other wholesale houses. Proprietor— Thomas Powell, Blackfriars Road London. KEATING’S WORM TABLETS, A PURELY VEGETABLE SWEETMEAT, noth in appearance and taste, furnishing a most agreeable method of administering the only certain remedy for INTESTINAL or THREAD WORMS. It is a perfectly safe and mild preparation, and is especially adapted for childicn. TESTIMONIAL. Medical Hall Gildersome, Nov. 28th, 1876. Mr. Keating, Dear Sir, —I think it nothing but my duty to inform you of the immense sale I have for your Worm tablets, which I may justly say is enormous, and in every case gives the greatest satisfaction. I have now in stock two bottles containing the Round Worms brought me during the last few days by customers, one Worm 40 yards long. I dare not be without the remedy.—yours respectfully', M. A. Walker. Sold in tins by all Chemists and Druggists Proprietor, TH.OS. KEATING, London, REWARD AND CAUTlON.—Whereas fraudulent imitations of this umsurpassed remedy have been sold, I hereby request any one knowing the vendor of the same to com municate with me, on conviction of the offender a liberal reward will be paid. 637 BUGS, PLEAS, MOTHS, BEETLES And all other Insects are DESTROYED by KEATING’S INSECT POWDER, which is quite harmless to domestic animals. In exterminating Beetles the success of this Powder is extraordinary, and no one need be troubled by those pests. It is per fectly clean in application. Ask for and be sure you obtain “ KEAT ING’S POWDER,” as Imitations are Noxious, and fail in giving satisfaction. Sold by all Chemists in Tins, is. & 2s. 6d. each - 637 GRATEFUL —COMFORTIF G. EPPS’S BREAKFAST COCOA. “By a thorough knowledge of the natural laws which govern the operations of digestion and nutrition, and by a careful application of .he fine properties of well selected cocoa, Mr. Epps has provided our breakfast tables with a delicately-flavoured beverage which may save us many heavy doctors’ bills. It is by tne judi. cious use of such articles of diet, that a coastitu. tion may be gradually built up until strong enough to resist every tendency to disease. Hundreds of subtle maladies are floating arcund us, ready' to attack wherever there is a n eal. point. We may escape many a fata shaft by keeping ourselves well fortified with pure bicod and a properly nourished frame.” —The Chi. Soviet Gazette. SOLD ONLY IN PACKETS LABELLED JAMES EPPS AND GO, Homospathic Chemists, London,
Commercial Printers. IF YOU WANT A % NEAT BUSINESS CAfID r GO TO THE "GUARDIAN” OFFIC IF YOU WANT WELL-PRINTED CIRCULAR, TRY THE “GUARDIAN” OFFICE. IF YOU WANT AN ATTRACTIVE HANDBILL, TRY THE " GUARDIAN ’ OFFICE. IF YOU WANT MAGNIFICENT POSTER, CALL AT THE “ GUARDIAN ” OFFICE. IF YOU WANT ANY DESCRIPTION OF PLAIN OR ORNAMENTAL PRINTING, CALL AT THE “GUARDIAN” OFFICE East Street Nort WEEKS & DIXON, PROPRIETORS. THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, Price Twopence, AN be obtained from the following Agents, who will receive orders ;- - c H. M. Jones E. A. Garnett K. Sando D. Williamson M. Guinney M. Atkinson G. Leadley T. M. Jones & Co. J. Lainbie Win, Cox W. Harris J. Davison J. Stephens T. E. Tomlinson ... P. Tisch A, R. Markham & Co. M. Hudson J. Bowick The Triangle East Street East Street East Street Wakanui Seafield Wakanui Cro?i Seafield Kyle Rakaia Winslow VVesterfield Alford Forest Mount Someis Spread Eagle Chertsey Waterton Mayfield Intending Subscribers will fSJ n forms, which can be ob taint o'from any of the above Agents. They will tflalso oblige by stating on the back of tflfe order to which agent they pay their subscriptions. WEEKS AND DIXON, Printers and Publishers |
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COUNTY AGRICULTURAL XND SPORTING RECORDER.
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ASHBURTON, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1880.
(.PRICE—TWOPEN CE.
Auctioneers and Commisssion Agents I7IDMISTON BROS. & G UNDRY ]j (late bullock AND CO.), 5 ASHBURTON, General Merchants, Auctioneers, Stock, Station, Estate, and Commission Agents. Sales of Stock, Farm Implements, Ac., will be held at their Yards, Ashbur and the Tinvrald Yards, on ■-loternatc TUESDAYS. CASH ADVANCES Made on Stock, Produce, Ac., consigned for Positive Sale. EDMISTON BROS. & GUNDRY. 19 ALFRED HARRISON, AUCTIONEER, COMMISSION AGENT, ETC. SALES, Sales of Stock, Mer chandise, Furniture and Effects, also Pigs, Fowls, and General Produce. WEEKLY SALE Every SATURDAY at 12 o’clock. SALE YA' DS ATTENDED, ntries can be made at my office or at the Yards. Agent for the Transatlantic Fire Insurance Company. 5 FARMERS AND OTHERS. Messrs, acland, Campbell, & CO. are prepared to supply Farmers and others with Station Stores, Fencing Wire, Fencing Staples, Standards, Ac., at Lowest Rates, and of First-class quality. AGENTS FOR THE ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY. CAPITAL £2,000,000 NSURANCES EFFECTED AT LOWEST RATES. ACLAND, CAMPBELL & CO., C 5 Auctioneers. PRE DK . pAVI TT , E / st Street (Close to the Railway , Station) Ashburton, Land and General Commission Agent. Orders taken for—Sydney Drays, Newcastle Coal, and Malvern (l>y the truck load), Build ing Materials of all kinds. Fencing Wire, Agricultural Implements, English and Ameri can, &c., &c. I MESSRS. POYNTZ & CO., ~pi STATE, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS. Rents and Debts Collected. Money advanced on Freehold Security. 7 Building Materials. Ashburton steam saw mills SASH AND DOOR M A NUFACTORY. G?*PARKIN, Proprietor, BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR. Moore Street, Every description of Timber and Budding Materials in Stock and supplied on most reasonable terms. Plans prepared and Estimates Given on tl e shortest notice. 26 TOTABA ! TOTARA ! ! TOTARA !! ! NOTICE. To members of County Councils, Road Boards, Contractors, and others. rpHE undersigned desires to notify that X he is prepared to supply SAWN TOTARA (or Black Pine) for Bridges, Culverts Slabbing wells, cr other purposes, of any dimensions, and in large or small quanti ties to suit customers. ALPHEUS HAYES, Timber Merchant, East street, Ashburton. K.B.—Building Timber, Firewood, Stakes, &c., now on sale at the yards, East street, near Railway station, at lowest current rates, or can be delivered at any station along the line direct from the mills. Firewood by the truck-load at greatly educed prices. 9G7a* —413 g BRICKS. pjpHE UNDERSIGNED having COM PLETEL .heir KILN at A.shhurton, arc prepared to SUPPLY BRICKS, equal t« any made in the Colony, at any Station up or down. Samples to be seen at the Con pany’i Offices, Ashburton, Rakaia, and Y inslowj W. MONTGOMERY & CO [Limited] 32 ALMANAC for 1880, printed neat carclj Avitli Ashburton Direc tory, Postal and Railway Guide, can be obtained gratuitously at the ‘ s Guardian ’ Office. PIANOFORTES; Harmoniums, and American Organs for sale on de ferred payments, at the rate of 10s. per week. H. M. Jones, Stationer, Baring s quare.
Insurance. Liverpool and London and GLOBE INSURANCE COM PANY. Capital £2,000,000. Reserve Fpkd ... £1,300,000. Grain Insured whilst Growing, in Stock or Stacked. Every other description of Insurance at rates as low as any other office. LOCAL AGENTS. J. Stanley Bruce ... Ashburton. A. R. Markham ... Clicrtsey 484 a AT ORTH BRITISH AND MERCAN iN TILE INSURANCE COMPANY. Established, a.d. 1809. Capital ... ... ... £2,000,000 Losses already indemnified... £5,000,000 Reserve £1,156,000 Ashburton Agents— -7400 POYNTZ & CO. THE LONDON & LANCASHIRE FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Capital— Fully Subscribed, £1,500,000. JpiIRE INSURANCES of all kinds taken at lowest rates, special attention being given to Stack, Farm Building, and other Agricultural Risks. Applications by letter for insurance will be promptly attended to. The London and Lancashire being purely a Fire Company, the whole of its resources are available to meet Fire claims and this feature will at once commend itself to the public, for the resources of the Company can never be applied to the settlement of Life Claims or Marine Losses, but every penny of its Capital (the whole of which could be called up at any time), together with its reserves, are available for Losses by Fire, and offer a complete guarantee that all engagements w ill be fully earned out. Claims are met with promptitude and liberality. Agents for Ashburton— SAUNDERS BROS. 6 For Sale. TO CONTRACTORS AND FARMERS. WAGGON AND TEAM FOR SALE, By Private Treaty. FOR SALE, by private treaty, one first-class second-hand Waggon and six good Draught Horses, belonging to the Wcsterfield Estate. The new branch line being nearly ready for traffic, the pro prietor will have no further use for the waggon and team. Further particulars on applying to the undersigned, at the Wester field Station. C. F. REED. February 15,1880. 51Gg-69c POYNTZ AND CO. FARMS FOR SALE. ON EASY TERMS OF PAYMENT. Messes poyntz & Co. have the following properties for sale : Several eligible Town Properties_ in Ashburton, Tinwald. Eak.ua, and Wins low, both for sale and to let. Apply, POYNTZ AND CO. 197 Ashburton. FOR SALE, ACRES Tussock Land, in I 2>ooo Lots to suit purchasers. Very Liberal Terms. 74 SAUNDERS BROS. TO PRINTERS. MACHINE FOR SALE. FO R S A L E. One Second-hand Double Demy Tape Printing MACHINE, in thorough working order, with rollers, moulds, Ac., complete. This machine has been replaced by a Double Royal Wharfedale, which necessitates removal of the Double Demy Machine formerly used for printing the tc Herald ” and “ Guardian,’’ for hand or steampower. Can be seen and all par ticulars obtained at our office. For a Country Office this Machine suits admirably, as it can easily be turned by hand, for which we have fitted a fly wheel and handle. Piiicß £7O. WEEKS & DIXON.
Millers, &c. SAUNDERS BROS., MILLERS, Grain Merchants, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS. Offices— EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Mills— GREAT SOUTH ROAD. AGENTS FOR THE LONDON AND LANCASHIRE FIRE INSURANCE CO And THE WALLSEND COLLLIERY. H~[l /TOFFAT begs to inform the . IVI inhabitants of Ashburton and surrounding districts that his NEW FLOUR MILL AT WAKANUI HAS COMMENCED WORK, And hopes, by strict attention to busi ness, and turning out a First-class article, to merit a share of public support. Special attention paid to Gristing, and Farmers from a distance can have their Grist ground by return. 31 Hotels. THE WHEATSHEAF HOTEL, Wheatstone. fi H. WILLCOCKS. the Proprietor of \J. T , „ A the above fine Hotel can now oner Acom inodation which cannot be surpassed in any house in Canterbury, and wishes to inform his friends and the public generally that everything in his power will be done to make his patrons comfortable. The rooms arc splendidly furnished and well ventilated. First-class Stabling and Paddocks in connection with the Hotel. Wines and Spirits of the Best Brands. G. H. WILLCOCKS, Proprietor, 138 Wheatsheaf Hotel. Boarding Houses. CENTRAL TEMPERANCE HOTEL, Baring Square (Near Town Hall). PI-OPENING of the above couimo- IX dious and centrally situated Pri vate and Commercial Hotel. T. BROADBELT, PROPRIETOR, Is prepared to give Superior Accommoda tion to Boarders and the Travelling Public on REASONABLE TERMS. Weekly Board and Lodging ... £1 Weekly Board ... ... ••• 14s. MEALS AT ALL HOURS. Dinner on Saturday from 11.30. Bods (single), Is. 6d. Private Room for Ladies. 1.53 —621 a H. ]M. J ones, Baring Square, LAAV & COMMERCIAL STATIONER BOOK AND MUSIC SELLER. Toys, Fancy Goods, Violins, Strings, Concertinas, Ac. Magazines, English Papers, & Periodicals by each Mail. Bookbinding Executed with Despatch 15 QHA R L ASHBURTON E S REID, SHOEING FORGE, Corner of East and Dodson streets. A large and varied experience in the manufacture and repair of Agricultural Implements and Machinery, warrants C. R. in guaranteeing sound and satis factory material and workmanship. Horses safely and scientifically shod on the spot. 252 Archery material.—Bows from ss. each. Arrows from ss. doz. H M. JONES, Stationer, Baring Square.
T. CHAMBERS, JJOOT AND SHOEMAKER, East Street, Ashburton. Boots and Shoes of all kinds Sewn or Pegged. Repairs Attended To. 48 TINWALD STORE. JAMES E S C 0 T T, GENERAL STOREKEEPER, IRONMONGER, DRAPER, &0., Ac., Ac. 3900 TIN WALD BOOT AND SHOE SHOP, C. HAWKINS. CH. begs to inform the inhabitants of , Timvald and surrounding districts, that he has taken the Boot and Shoe Shop adjoining Mr. S. Stephens’, saddler, and hopes by strict attention to business to obtain a share of public patronage. 742 g 937 a FINE Cream-Laid ENVELOPES, No. G ; extra secure shape, ONLY 9s. 6d. per 1000; 500, ss.; 250, 35., NETT CASH. ALSO, — BANK NOTE AND LETTER PAPER WEEKS & DIXON, DIRECT IMPORTERS, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL STATIONERS, ASHBURTON “HERALD” OFFICE. T. A. GATES, ABINET MAKER, PICTURE FRAME MAKER, AND UNDERTAKER, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, ASHBURTON. 4 JUST ARRIVED. PAPER BAGS, PAPER BAGS. rjONFECTIONERS, Fruiterers, 1 Grocers, Drapers, Seedsmen, &c., can be supplied witli Paper,Bags, all sizes, and Printed or Plain. WEEKS AND DIXON, General Printers, East r treet North. SCHOOL Requisites and Artist M ite rials. H. M. JONES, Statio rer, Bari Square. ’ NOTEPAPER, EN VELOPES, NOT E P APER. —The cheapest ever offered in Ashburton, at the Herald Office, 'Wholesale Stationery Depot, Saunders’ Buildings.
MARBLE CHIMNEY PIECES— ALL PATTERNS AND DESIGNS. WASHING MANGLING MACHINES— ALL SIZES IN STOCK. Business Notices. IR NMONGERY. IRONMONGERY. CHEAPEST HOUSE, IN CHRISTCHURCH. P c 5 o F. CROSS & C 0., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL IRONMONGERS, Cobneb. op Colombo and Heeefoßd Streets, opposite Bank of New Zealand, CHRISTCHURCH, BEG to call the attention of their Customers and the public generally to their varied and well-assorted stock of every description of BUILDERS’ AND GENERAL IRONMONGERY, BRUSH WARE, Ac., Ac.; also, .always on hand, a largo stock of Oik, Paints, Paperhangings, Varnishes, Ac, ; also, now landing, ex Elmiranda, from Non' York direct—Two and Threc-Pz-oneed Hay Forks, all lengths ; Two and Three-Bow Hay Rakes ; American Scythe Snathes, Lawn Mowers,- and every description of Yankee Notions. FLY TRAPS! FLY TRAPS! FLY TRAPS! BANGES. RANGES. BANGES. CHEAPER THAN EVER. /NROSS & CO. have now on hand one of the Largest . . R' Stocks of Scotch and Leamington Rai ges in the Colonies, and are now offering them at considerably reduced prices, and would call the attention of Architects, Builders, and the public generally to an inspection. RANGES —Watson and Gow’s “Etna,” with cast-iron oven and boiler, 3ffc wide—£'s. Ditto as above, with oven and side boiler, and bright bands and mould, 3ft. Sin. wide— L 7 ICs. Leamington Ranges, all sizes, from 2ft. 9in. to 6ft,, and all prices from £4 each. REGISTER GRATES —Fine cast front with brick back—7d. per inch. Ground front and brick back—l Cd. per inch. Wright’s Patent Bivalve, with steel and ormolu bead, all sizes and patterns, from 60s. eacb. FUBNISHING DEBASEMENT. Being overstocked in this Department we are determined to sell at a little over cost, and give our Customers the benefit of the in ci'eascd tariff, also to make room for shipments now landing, and to’arrive, we invite recent arrivals and others to an inspection. We have also now landing ex Hurunui—OlL CLOTHS, all Widths ; CARPETS of every description ; HEARTH RUGS ; Hessians, striped for Cabinet makers; Scrim, Ac., Ac Also, to arrive per Hereford, Pleiades, and other vessels—White Lead, Oils, Varnishes, and Colors of every description. All Goods delivered Free within One Mile of Post Office. Country orders carefully packed, and every attention given. 4520 FURNISHING GOODS OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS. CARPENTERS’ TOOLS AT REDUCED PRICES.
JOHN N D E R S O N , CANTERBURY FOUNDRY, CHRISTCHURCH, Sole Agent for the M'SHKRRY GRAIN DRILLS, Will have on sale for next season a full assortment of these machines, varying .from 10 to 17 hoes. Hoes, spring and peg, six to seven inches apart. Reapers and Binders by M'Cormick and Wood. Wire and extras for same. All kinds of plough fittings, shares, Ac., kept on hand or cast at short notice. Fencing standards and wire, millstones, grindstones, flour dressing silk, leather and indiarubber belting and hose, reaper sections, machine o'ls, field gates, horse shoes and nails, rivets, bolts, nuts, [date and bar iron, steel, and every requisite for smiths’ work, all kinds of engine and boiler mountings, boiler and gas tubes, Ac., Ac. Machinery of every description made on the most modern principles and design. Estimates and drawings furnished on application. Indents to Great Britain or America executed on favourable terms. Sole agent for Aveling and Porter, Rochester, England. 0 and 8-h.p. Trac tion Engines by them on sale. Sole agent for John Wallace and Co., of London and Dundee, manufactures of Rolled Joists, Ac. Sizes, prices, and cata logues on application. 312 FARMERS ! FARMERS ! FARMERS R. MuKERROW AND CO., RE Cash Purchasers of Wool, Grain, and all kinds of Farm Produce, and are also prepared to make Liberal CASH ADVANCES on the above placed in their hands cither for sale or shipment to the English or Colonial Markets. A Large Stock of Cornsacks, Wool packs, Ac., fur sale at lowest current prices. R. McKERROW A CO., GRAIN MERCHANT*, RAKAIA. GO gTORE. The Oldest Established Business in the County of Ashburton. D. WILLIAMSON AND CO., DRAPERS, GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, TEA, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS. The Best House in Town for MEN’S, BOYS’, AND YOUTHS’ READY-MADE CLOTHING. CELEBRATED BOOT AND SHOE DEPOT. 14 BROWN, PAPER, strong, and large sheets, at old. per lb. WEEKS AND DIXON, Stationers, East street North (near the Railwry Station), Ash burton. CHRISTMAS Number Young Ladies’ Journal, London Journal, Family Herald, Family Reader, Boys’ Standard, Ac.' Just arrived. H. M. Jones, Sta tioner, Baring Square. OFFICE and Pocket Diaries for 1880 11. M. Jones, Stationer, Baring i Square.
Business Notices, JUST ARRIVED, A CHOICE ASSORTMENT OF OFFICE AND HOUSEHOLD STATIONERY, PAPER BAGS, ACCOUNT BOOKS, DIARIES. Ac. To Meet the Requirements of the County of Ashburton, WEEKS & DIXON Arc now Importing, direct from the makers, Every description of Commercial, Law, and General Stationery, which they arc in a position to supply, wholesale or retail, at prices that will compare favorably with any house in the Colony. The Goods now being opened up include a Choice Assortment of Plain and Fancy Note Papers and Envelopes, and some very superior kinds. 10 2 CASES STATIONERY BALES PAPER 10 2 Commercial and Law Stationery Notepapcrs in great variety Envelopes of the newest styles Inkstands and Bottles Pens and Penholders Pencils and Pencil Cases Account and Pocket Books, Etc. Biscuit Bags Flour "Bags Milliners’ Bags, Wholesale and Retail. LIBERAL DISCOUNT FOR CASH. BOOKS (SCRAP, ALBUMS, &0., &c.) We have a small lot of the above, and being desirous of clearing out these articles, we shall be glad to dispose of them at VERY LOW RATES, so as to make room for incoming consigments of General Stationery. WEEKS AND DIXON Saunders’ Buildings, EAST STREET, .ASHBURTON.
Business Notices. RAKAIA ANNOUNCEMENT. G. A. VINCENT, PRACTICAL PAINTER, GLAZIER, PAPE RHANGER, &c., Near Bank New Zealand, RAKATA, BEGS to announce that he has com m encod Business in Rakaia, and all orders entrusted to him will receive prompt attention. 204 MEDICAL HALL, Established 1874. J. M. c 7 “ beidge - DRUGGIST, FAMILY AND DISPENSING CHEMIST, Has always in Stock— SPONGES—Honeycomb and Turkey Toilet TRUSSES—Common Circular, Cole’s, Sal mon and Ody’s, Mocmain, &c. ELASTIC STOCKINGS — Knee Caps, Wristlets, and Anklets ; Abdominal Pelts in Silk and Thread. FEEDING POTTLES—Mather’s, Maw’-, Dean’s, Stocker’s, Ayrton and Saun ders’, O’Connell’s. INFANTS’ FOODS—Liebig’s, Hard’s, Neave’s, Ridge’s, Ncstle’s. COD LIVER OILS—De Jongh’s, Lang ton’s, Moller’s, Foxe’s, Southall Bros. PERFUMERY— Piesse and Lupin's, Rim mel’s, Gosnell’s, P.riedenbach’s, Low’s, The Crown Perfumery Company’s HORSE AND CATTLE MEDICINES. HOMOEOPATHIC MEDICINES—Leath and Ross's, Turner’s, and Martin’s. TEETH CAREFULLY EXTRACTED. james McDonald, PRACTICAL TAILOR, East siueei, Ashburton. A ’good Stock of Tweeds and Cloths on hai d. Summer Goods open shortly. 71 GREENSTREET FORGE, Ashburton Forks. WILLIAM REVELL, Blacksmith, Wheehight, and Agricultural Machinist, H AVING considerably extended his Business Premises, can guarantee .all work entrusted to him to be executed in a thoroughly competent manner, and with despatch. 359 g P J. R, CHAPMAN, AINTER, GLAZIER, PAPER HANGER & SIGNWRITER, Importer of Papcrhangings, White Lead, Glass, Ac. The trade supplied at lowert Wholesale Prices. 17 WM. ANDERSON, SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER, Ashburton, AS always in STOCK a complete assortment of every description of Saddlery, Harness, Whips, Saddlers’ Iron mongery, &c., imported direct from Eng land. Goods to order manufactured on the premises of the best Materials, and at the lowest rates. 11 BUTCHERS, BAKERS, GENERAL STOREKEEPERS, GRAIN AND SEED MERCHANTS, NORTON FARM, SEAFIELD. JONES AND CO., Norton Farm, Sea field, return thanks to their patrons for the hearty support accorded to them since Norton Farm was opened as a Butchery, Bakery, and General Store, and solicit a continuance of past favors, assuring customers that their interest will always have first consideration at the hands of the advertisers. Jones and Co. bog to inform their friends and the public in the Seafield and neighboring districts, that their Bread Meat, and Store Carts travel the following routes on the days given below : Seafield to Kyle, and Acton—Wednes days. Seafield to Wabanui Homestead, Waka nui School, and Creek, back by Christie’s Road — Thursdays. Seafield to North Seafield, Charing Cross, Dun das, Cambridge, returning by Pioneer Road— Fridays. In view of the Harvest, orders for at tendance of the Cart may he left at the Store, Norton Farm, Seafield ; Wakanni School, with Mr. Ginney ; with Mr. Lambie, at Kyle ; and with Mr Brown, blacksmith, Clontarf. JONES AND CO., NORTON FARM, Seafield. - Butchers, Bakers, General Store keepers, Grain and Seed Merchants. AGENTS FOR THE ASHBURTON HERALD AND GUARDIAN. G79a RABBITS! RABBITS!! P. HARPER, FISHMONGER AND POULTERER Near the Ashburton Hotel, East Street, BEGS to inform tbe inhabitants (f Ashburton that he HAS OPENED •n the above line, and trusts, by stna attention to business, and supplying but articles of first class quality, hopes t merit a share of public patronage OYSTER SALOON. j Hot Fried Fish and Tea and Coffee at all hours.
Business Notices. WILLIAM ADAM S, Accountant and General Commission Agent. W. A. has stai’tecl busines as above in the Cottage next Road Board Office, A sh burton. Tradesmens’ books kept, Accounts Rendered, Rents Collected, Letters Written, business or private, Contractors’ Partnership Accounts Adjusted. Changes Moderate. WILLIAM ADAMS, Next Road Board Office, 51 2 a Ashburton. W. R. BOYLE, Moore street, Ashburton, Accountant, land, estate, and GENERAL AGENT. Loans negotiated. Absentees represented. Agent for the Victorian Insurance Com pany. Certificated Accountant in Bank ruptcy. 458 g CULLEN, GENERAL CARRIER XU and FORWARDING AGENT, Burnett street, Ashburton. Trains at tended daily, and all orders promptly at tended to. 4COg TO FARMERS, LIVERY STABLE KEEPERS, SPORTING MFN, AND OTHERS OWNING HORSES. GEORGE KIDD, Moors Street, BEGS to announce the fact that the PRICE for SHOEING hacks and light draught HORSES is now REDUCED to 7s. per set, and that all horses of this description will be specially attended to by himself. Horses liable to cut are shod on a prin ciple of George Kidd’s own invention, which has proved an effectual cure for brushing. All kinds of blacksmith’s work, and repairs to agricultural machinery of any description done on the shortest notice. GEORGE KIDD, 75c-52 Gg Moore street, Ashburton. NOTICE TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. WHEN you want any Copper, Zinc, Iron, or Tinware made or re paired, it will be to your interest to con sult JOSEPH HYDE, Moore street, Ashburton, And ho will cure all complaints cheaply. 4G9g TO THE FARMERS OF THE ASH BURTON AND SURROUNDING DISTRICTS. CALL A.T C. W. d xiokwobih ' s High Street, Christchurch, And Buy your GROCERIES. Really Good Tea, 20s. per box, full size. Extra Superfine, Sis. per box, full size. Extra Superfine, COs. per half chest. Quality guaranteed. All other Goods equally low. 465 a 111 cd (3 g pH < P=t O / "uii'v \ INK 1- OR V 'i BAG U' SAJSK INK for Stencil PJatcs and Bag Marking, in quart bottles ready for use, on sale at the HERALD AND GUARDIAN OFFICE, NEAR RAILWAY STATION. RECEIPT and DELIVERY BOOKS fox’ Threshing Machines, Gi'ain, and Goods PRINTED on SHORTEST NOTICE. Samples can be seen at cur Office. WEEKS AND DIXON, Stationers, General Printfrs, &c. Surveyor, Civil Engineers, &c. C E. FOOKS AND SON, ICENSED oUTVEYORS AND LAND BROKERS Under the Laud Transfer Act, IVERNMENT CONTRACT SURVEYORS, tangle, Wakanui Road, nearPost-offica 33 ASHBURTON. Conveyances. THE LONGBEACH COACH ! EORGE WILLCOCKS respectfully Sf acknowledges the liberal support which he has received, during the short time his Coach has been running, and soiicits a continuance of the same. The fares by Willcocks’ coach, aro exactly 3d. per mile ordinary fares, and lid. per mile for Saturday return. They are as under— Longbeach to Ashburton, ordinary 55., return Bs. Waterion to Ashburton, ’ Bs. Gd. ordi nary, 6s. return. Ashton to Ashburton, 3s. ordinary, ss. return. Wheatstone to Ashburton, 2s. Gd. ordinary, 4s. return. SINGLE PArSTrETURN ON SATURDAYS. The coach leaves the Booking Office, Quill’s Commercial Hotel, each day a 3.15 ; Post Office, 3.30. 0 o ECOOKSON, Wills Street, runs the , MAIL COACH from Ashburton Railway Station to Green Street, Alfor d Forest, and Mount Somers, every Tuesday and Friday, returning Wednesday ana Saturday at S p.m. |
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STEAMERS LEAVE LYTTELTON AS UNDER. For Wellington —Tararua, This Day, Thursday, Feb. 2-3. Passengers by 3 55 p.vn. train. To be followed by Hawea, on Satur day, Fob. 23th. For Nafier, Gisborne, Tauranga and Auckland — Tarama, This Day, Thursday, Feb. 2'ith. Passengers by 3.55 p.m. train. To bo followed by Hawea, on Satur day, Feb. 23. For Melbourne, via Bluff—To Anau, Tuesday, 2nd March. Passengers by 2.40 n.m. train. For Sydney— Tararna, This Day, Thurs day, Feb. 23. Passengers by 3.55 p.m. train. For Hobart Town —Te Anau, Tues day, March 2. For Pioton, Nelson, Taranaki, and Manukau —Waitaki, Tuesday, March 2nd. Passengers by the 2.40 p.m. train.
MEMORANDA.
AUCTION SALES. T;ij Day. By Mossvn. E Imiston Bros, and Gundry, fit tlioir Tirabar Yards,- East street-, at 1.30 p. in.—lo,ooo:t. Black Birch.
POST OFFICE NOTICES.
Mails close at the Ashburton Post Office, as follows : For Christchurch and North at to 20’a.m. 4.30 p.m., and 8 p.m., duilj’. For Chert-ey at 10.20 a.m daily. Fur Rakaia at 10.20 a.m and 4.30 p.m daily. Fur Dunedin, Tinwald Winslow, Hind', Coldstream, Kangitata, Orari, Winchester, and Gcra’dine, at 10.20 a.m, daily. For Te’.nuka, Timarn, and South at 10.20 a.m and 3.30 p.m daily. For Greenstrect, Ashburton Forks, Mount Somers, and Ashburton Gorge on Tuesdays and Fridays at 10.30 a.m For Ashton, Watcrton, and Longbcach, at 3.15 p.m. daily. For Wakavuti and Scafielcl, on Mondays and Thursdays, 7.30 p.m. tV. St. G. Douglas, Postmaster.
NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS.
All orders for insertion must be written egibly on tlio face of tho advertisement. When no order is given, the advertise ment will ho inserted until counter manded, and charged accordingly. Advertisements received after 10 o’clock each evening will be placed over tho loader heading and charged double rates.
The Ashburton Guardian, COUNTY AGRICULTURAL & SPORTING RECORDER THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1880.
That our bankruptcy laws are not suited to the requirements of the colony is an axiom which needs no recording by us, and it is only too often that wc are made aware of their utter inutility when those seeking the protection of tho Court appeal to the Judge for a liberation from their debts, by a legal process which can only be characterised as “ legalised rob bery.” Those laws have developed a species of “ tradesmen” wo would like tc see become extinct, but while tho laws continue as they are, we must expect them occasionally to come to the front. Men possessed of sufficient effrontery go to a merchant, represent themselves as capable men of business, and obtain credit fur a few boxes of tea, some sugar, a plug or two of tobacco, and other articles in tho way of a grocer’s business, and then at once extend them selves as full blown merchants, and initiate business which could only he carried on by men possessed of considerable capital. A man with, some capital is not usually the kind of individual to embark in des perate undertakings. But- merchants and others are occasionally to be found who have a soft side, and who from a feeling of sympathy, or pity, or goodfcllowship, often give an incompetent man a chance to go into a business he is totally unfitted for, and thus lose their goo Is or their money for no other reason than that they have been over-persuaded by the oily tongue and false representation of- the bankrupt. There lias been a groat deal too much business done in this district in the direction of “ discounting the future,” and the depression of the past bad season ought to have been a caution to merchants. But it seems us me that any charlatan can even now incur largo liabilities, and show a sheet of very dubious assets, and pass clear through the Court without question. A step has, however, been taken by creditors at last. Yesterday a bankrupt, certainly not the most competent to con duct any hind of business where books •were necessary to bo kept, called his credi tors together for the second time within a very few months, and as his statement of accounts in his previous collapse showed a very crude idea of book-keeping, and same very novel notions ou meum and tinun his victims on tho present occasion took the unusual but necessary proceed ing of putting the bankrupt on his oath as to his transactions. We think the public, more especially tradesmen, owe a debt of gratitude to tho meeting wo allude to, for the stand they have taken in this matter, as wo feel convinced that such proceedings by creditors will tend to a healthier state of things, and drive amateur financiers and quasi-merchants out of the field.
Wo have occasionally in this column alluded to the advances which larrikinism is making in this district, and only yester day a case was hoard in which a new phase of the disease was brought out. Two youths, quiet enough, innocent enough, and dirty enough looking to have been guiltless of anything but- playing truant, or not knowing their nominative cases, were charged with placing two pieces of wood on the Rakaia and Alford Forest Railway. The offence was a serious one, and one deserving due punishment, and tho justices on the Bench evidently felt the gravity of the case they had t > deal with, for did they not have as wit nesses no loss personages than the “General Manager of the Christchurch Section, New Zealand Railways,” the “ Locomotive Inspector, Christchurch Station,” and other important and digni fied Government officials to give evidence as to tho enormity of the offence ? Of course, considering the slanding and in fluence of the prosecution, and the fact that two small ignorant boys, who had never heal’d of forms of law, were the de fendants, and who had not die least idea of the nature of the proceedings, it is not to he wondered at that the police obtained that sunmium bunum of their hopes—a conviction.
It may' be law, and it may bo against the “ Offences to Railways Act,” but in our opinion it is against the common sense of the public—if the public wore asked their opinion in these day's of so-called Liberal Government. Wo ask our readers to look at the case from a humanitarian point of view. Two boys are caught in the act of laying two pieces of wood (and they were small ones) across the railway line. Some very' distinguished railway officials arc passengers on a train running preliminary to the celebration of the open ing of a new line; an opportunity'occurs to immortalise the inauguration by' arresting a couple of larrikins. Two important and in dispensable officials, such as the “General Manager of Railways, Christchurch,” and the “ Locomotive Inspector ” can be spared to spend a whole day on the Rakaia-Methven line to inspect it. They catch a couple of larrikins, and next day they come to Ashburton with a few more of tho staff to give ev.deuce ag inst their quarry. The J.P.s’ sitting in judg ment on the offence, elect to make it indictable instead of summary', because, we suppose, there was such an array of talent on the part of the prose cution that a case brought in the Supremo Cmirt would show how diligent and observing the heads of the department were. So we now find that a couple of ignorant larrikins, with no knowledge whatever of tho enormity' of their crime, are committed for trial. ’ The colony is to be put to the expense of carrying out that trial, the colony must for the lime that trial lasts lose the valuable and indispen sable services of the “ General Manager” and Hie “Locomotive Superintendent,’ and the other necessary and ornamental officials, for the sake of sending a couple of boys to Burnham, when, had the charge been laid under the proper Act, twenty four hours’ imprisonment and a good cow hiding would have done the offenders moro°good, and saved the colony a lot
of expens?, and at the same time left to the C interbury railways tho valuable ser vices of the ‘ ‘ general manger” and his stair. We sincerely hope that n > more manuka will be laid on the line when Mr. Back comes this way again.
Incokroration of xne Ashburton A. a\d P. Association. —A “Gazette,” of Feb. 10th, announces that the Ashburton Agricn tnral and Pastoral Association is incorporated under tho Agricultural and Pastoral Societies Act, 1577.
Ashburton asd Rakaia Forks Rail way.—Tho company owning this railway have made arrangements with the Govern ment to work the line, and Mr. Back expects to be able to commence running next week.
Tin? Fire Brigade.— The usual fort nightly practice of tho Brigade was held last night, and with the object of test ing the ability of the Brigade to extinguish a fire, should one happen, at tho Immi gration Barracks (or as it is better known as the Old Men’s Homo). About a dozen firemen turned out, and the engine was sot to work, the supply being drawn from the river, and notwithstanding the elevation of the building above tho river level, a splendid stream was thrown from both branches over the roof of the Homo.
Anoti er Home Smr. —The ship Wai mate, Captabi Peek, arrived at Lyttelton yesterday, ofter a smart passage of 33 days from London, having been only soven months and three days absent from Lyttel ton. She has 153 passengers, and as some of them are suffering from measles, the vessel was orderrd into quarantine, in company with (he Westland which arrived a few days since. “ Chispa’s ” Sum:. —The award in this contest lias been made by “ Chispa,” and he had so much diflic ulty in deciding which was the best of two of the com petitors that lie has decided on giving a prize to cadi, viz,, Miss Eva Henderson and Master Philip O’Reilly ; the former having worked the calculation out in the neatest way, but not having all the necessary calculations shown, and the latter has finished his contract very honestly, but not particularly neatly. The Hollowing are the results 52 tons of wire measure 0303 miles, 7 furlongs, 20 poles, 3 yards, 1 font, and will tie 27 - 407 1-17th acres of crop. Horse Stealing— On Tuesday the R.M. dealt with but did not finally dispose of a charge of horse stealing hud against one John O’Brien. The horse which is alleged to have won Mr. O’Brien’s love, and in flamed his lust after horse flesh, belonged to Mr. Samuel Brown, of Wakanui, who had ridden tho animal np to tho Royal Hotel, on Feb. tho Bth inst., towards evening—say about 8 o’clock. Dismount ing, Mr. Brown had tied np his animal by the Royal’s fence, and gone into the hotel. While inside, the horse, with all his riding furniture, disappeared, and was not again heal’d of by bis owner for some time. Mr. Brown, however, ultimately got to know that his T obbin was not lost beyond recovery, for he knocked against the missing quadruped at Mr. R. Little’s, at the Hinds. Mr. Little had bought the horse and belongings from O’Brien for LL7 10s. after a liitlo huckstering, 'and very readily gave up his purchase to Mr. Brown when that gentleman established a claim. Prisoner, when making tho deal with Mr. Little, gave his name as John Kirk and signed a receipt with that name, but denied all knowledge of the horse or the horsey transaction when before the Court. Mr. Guinness remanded him for eight days to allow the police to establish prisoner’s identity—allowing the stiff bail of L2 'O, and two sureties of LIOO each.
Arthur Seetchlby. —From a letter reoeived from Dunedin yesterday, wc learn that Mr. Arthur ISketch’ey, the clever and witty author of “ Mrs. Brown at the Play,” and other laughable works on the adventures of the said Mis. Brown, proposes giving some lectures in Ashbur ton, on his way North. As it may in terest our readers to know something of the past history of this mirth producing lecturer, wc cull tho following from the letter referred to:—“He was educated for the church, took his degree, was or dained, and was for five years a curate in the Weald of Kent. He then be came a Catholic, and being a good classical scholar, and master of several modern languages, he became tutor to the late Duke of Norfolk’s family, and educated the present Duke. Ho has made money by his hooks and readings. Of “ Mrs. Brown at tho Play ” 250,000 copies have been sold. He is very fat, very talkative, and very amusing. You must go and hear him if you want a good laugh.” Our readers may, therefore, de pend upon it that they have something really good in store for them. His real name is George Rose.
Montague Mosley. This newly f!o Igod lecturer essayed business lust night in tlio Town Hall to an audience of 44—a1l told. A lecturer that could only attract it people to the hall on a fine moonlight evening must be a poor affair indeed, and those who stayed away lost nothing, and save; 1 , a shilling. Mr. Mosley was not able to galvanise tho dead spirits of his hearers into even the ghost of applause, and but for the mild evening, a seat in the hall last night would have been one of tho coldest and dreariest ex periences possible. Burns once wrote on tho window of a church tlio following : A canid kirk, an ! in’l but few, As cask! a wind as ever blew ; A caul lor minister never spake, Yc’s a’ he warm ere I come back.
Cold indeed was the cheer Mi 1 . Mosley had to give, and ho, poor man, was un fortunately not able 10 earn bis hall rent. The only interesting piece in the whole lecture was whore ho threatened this paper with criminal proceedings for pub lishing a loiter signed “ A Wesleyan ” in our last issue.
Methyen Railway. —This lino of rail way was inspected 0:1 Tuesday' by Mr. F. Back, railway traffic manager, accom panied by Mr. Dickenson, of tho locomo tive department, preparatory to its being opened for traffic by the Government. Mr. G. Hart, Chairman of the directors of tho company', Messrs. John Maun, R. M'Kerrow, C. if, Maclean, and W. Hart nell were also present, besides Mr. Sydney' Dick, Chief-Postmaster, and Mr. M‘Ker ro-.v, Surveyor-General to the Colony'. Shortly after leaving Rakaia, and when nearing tho Hatfield station, two lads wore seen to lay two pieces of firewood on the rails, and run behind the fence. The engine was immediately pulled up, and Mr. Back and some others ran to a wharo where the boy's had hidden, and turned them out. They proved to bo la Is who were cooking for Mr. Dearclen’s harvest men Constable Rouse, who happened to be in the train, at once apprehended them, and took them and tho sticks, one of which was quite two ami a-half inches in thickness, back to Rakaia. Had they placed the obstructions in the evening, when it was dark, the consequences may have been very' serious, as the sticks were quite large enough to have thrown the engine off tho track. Mr. Back expressed himself pleased with the construction of the line, but there are some things yet to be done to facilitate the loading of trucks on the track. There is no goods shed any where on the line, which is rather an over sight, considering the quantity of grain which will have to be carried by' it this season. It is estimated that quite 300,000 bushels will have to pass over it. Mr. Dick has arranged with Mr. Chas. Hibbs, of the firm of Morgan and Hibbs, to act as postmaster at Methven, tho post-office to bo at their store. A post office will also be opened at Which more shortly. It is intended to open the line for traffic to day. The time table will be found in our advertising columns.
Sale of Bankrupt Stock. —Mr. Alfred Harrison announces the sale on Saturday next of the stock-in trade, &0. , of Messrs. Sando and Co. The stock is for absolute sale, and doubtless bargains will be agoing. Saturday is a handy day for the country people, who will no doubt pay Mr. Harrison’s rooms a visit.
Cricket Match.- —The match between Ashburton and Tiiu.iru comes off in the Domain to-day, Fit 11 a.m. sharp. The secretary of the local team has re quested us to remind ihe Ashburton men to be as punctual as possible, and to en deavor to retrieve the laurels they have lost this season by tho laxity of their at tendance at matches. Tlmao selected to play for tho County Club are Pooka, A.; Andrews, G.; Denshire ; Grant ; Ander son ; Buchanan, T. ; Fagan ; Whitley ; Hill ; Douglas, and Ho lder. Emerg encies—Hoskins, Westenra, Field, and A. Andrews. The Communists. —Six of tho French Communists who recently arrived from Noumea in Auckland, have gone to Whan garoi to seek for work at the coal mines or gum fluids, and the local police have been instructed not to interfere with them in any way that would prejudice their chances of employment.
Professor Hughes’ Entertainment The Town Hall on Tuesday presented a beggarly array of empty benches to as classical and enjoyable an entertainment as ever was within its walls. All who were present bad the pleasure of listening to a good elocutionist in tho lecturer, Pro fessor Hughes, who is also a finished musician, being equally good as a pianist or violinist. In the latter role he brought out the beauties of the Irish melodies in a very touching and delicate manner. He was ably assisted in-his endeavors to pour tray the intentions and feelings of the poet by Miss Pauline Best, who sing through a long programme, and met with deserved applause ; and also by two gentlemen, who ably assisted the lecturer in his c(Torts. Burglary. —On Tuesday the case of alleged burglary was heard against the man, who was suspected of taking advan yantage of an opportunity he had gained to attack the cupboard in which Mr. Baldwin, of the Central Hotel, kept his cash box. The man, whose name is Storey, had been supplied with a “ shake-down ” in the bar parlor of the hotel, and in the morning it was found that the doors leading from this parlor to the bar had been tampered with, and an effort make to break open the cupboard, in which was a cash-box containing Ll3O. The evidence went to show that a some what daring burglary had been attempted on the morning of the 13th inst., and though there were one or two suspicious circumstances fully warranting the police in taking proceedings, these circumstances did not point suflicintly straight to Storey to justify tho R,M. in convicting him, and the prisoner was therefore discharged.
A Persistent Truant. —At tho Auck land R. M. Court on Tuesday, a school-; master was charged with flogging a hoy for truancy. Tho case was dismissed. The. hoy had played truant from the school (53 times out of a possible 100 last quarter, and 17 times this quarter out of a pos sible 30. Meeting of Creditors. —At the Town Hill yesterday miming a meeting of the creditors in tho estate of the firm of Sando and Bowling was held, an I Mr. Zouch was appointed Chairman of the meeting. Ho called upon the bankrupts to give some explanation of the state of tlicir affairs, and they produced a balance sheet showing their liabilities to be L577,’ and their assets, inc’uding bo >k debts, L 545. Considerable dissatisfaction was expressed by tho creditors present as to the manner in which credit had been ob tained by the firm, and Mr. Sando was pub on his oath on his examination by tho official trustee in giving his evidence. The meeting absorbed some two and a-half hours of valuable time to those present, and it eras finally resolved —“That Mr. Zouch should act as trustee and the assets he realised forthwith.” The bankrupts made an excuse to the mooting that they wave compelled to file because they could not obtain any more stock on credit, and promises of support had not been kept.
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BRITISH AND FOREIGN (Reuter's ) Calcutta, Fob. 23. Advices have been rcceved from Cabul stating that General Roberts has offered to hold a conference with Mahomed Jan and the other insurgents, for the purpose of discussing tho position of affairs in Afghanistan, and the question of the future rulership of that country. St. Petersburg, Feb. 22. The Academy of Forest Culture, at Moscow, was totally destroyed by fire to-day. One of the students of the Academy is believed to bo implicated, and has been arrested on a charge of incen diarism. (Argus Spedal. ) London, Feb. 21 Greek brigands have seized Colonel Synge and wife, and demand a heavy ransom. The Russians are sending torpedo boats and war material to Pultroiga Bay, abandoning Oladisvostock. It is rumored the Russians are arrang ing with Japan for a largo ship yard at Nagadaki. As tho dispute between China and Japan is still unsettled and as China talks of refusing to satisfy tho RulJja treaty Japan may accept. AUSTRALIAN.'” (Reuter's. ) Sydney, Feb. 24. Serious floods have occurred in Rich mond river, and the streets of Casino are completely submerged. Boats are now engaged saving the lives and property of the inhabitants. Newcastle, Feb. 24. It is reported that the colliery proprie tors now working under the vend scheme in this district intend to reduce the wages of tho men and the price of coal by 25- per cent., in order that they may bo in a position to compete with collieries not bound by vend rules. PER OUR SPECIAL WIRE. INTERPROYISCIAL. Auckland, Feb. 25. Tho Hon. Mr. Whitaker has appointed Mr. Maxwell, engineer, to examine and report on the alleged silting up of Auck land harbor. The Board proposed a con siderable increase in wharf clues with a view to increasing the revenue and pro viding funds for constructing a larger graving dock.
Captain M'Kcnzie was re-elected chair man of tlie Harbor Board yesterday. He spoke of the onerous nature of the duties, and said he could not afford the time. Tho members agreed that provision should be made to amend tho Act so as to remune rate the Chairman of the Board. The Waikato Farmers’ Club resolved to bring into force the eleventh clause of the Diseases of Cattle Act, and have ap pointed a sub-Oommittee for the purpose. Gisborne, Feb. 25.
Allan M'Donahl, M.H.R., addressed the electors of Gisborne in the Masonic Hall last night. The meeting was crowded, and he received an enthusiastic reception. He spoke in favorable terms of the pre sent Government, but in reply to direct question, he said he stuck to the Grey party while it lasted. He also supported Macandrew, and while having the utmost confidence in Major Atkinson and one or two other members of the Ministry, of whom he spoke in the highest terms of
praise, he positively declined to declare himself an adherent of either one or tho other. Ho assured tho meeting that he had no intention of becoming a mere dele gate. A vote of confidence was carried unanimously. Considerable excitement exists about the oil springs. A member of the firm of Clarke Bros., Melbourne, and Mr. Fleming, representing Canada at tho Melbourne Exhibition, an oil expert, have .isitodthe springs. Mr. Fleming says the indications are equal to anything in America. It is .believed tb it probably a company, with a capital of LOO,OOO, will be floated to work the oil, and operations will be immediately commenced.
Napier, Feb. 21. Mills, who on Saturday evening arrived in town and gave a sensational account to tho police about the natives shooting sheep on Morehouse's run, was never in the employer’s house. No station hands have left, and Mills appears to have given a bogus report, as no reliable information has been receive ! here of any serious dis turbance.
Hawbra, Feb. 24.
Colonel Roberts, and the whole of the Armed Constabulary under his command at Ka’pipi, shifted camp to-day, and took up a position at the Otaikato stream, about live miles north of the old camp. The natives visited the camp in the after noon, and intimated that a present of food would be made this day. Wellington, Feh. 25.
The “ Evening Post ” subscription list in aid of the Irish relief fund reached LOGO. Tilt balance not soul Home will be banded to tho Treasurer of the fund being raised for transmission. The Homo Government are engaging 150 men for road work on the Waim.ite plains, married men to receive 235., single 21s. per week. They will be provided with tents, and with their families will he sent np free. They will be supplied with rations and Is. 3d. per day, and can leave whenever more remunerative work offers.
The following tender has been accepted for the Greytown branch station building contract, Ebenezor Grey, Greytown, LI 183.
A half-caste named Henry Casnon, whilst engaged this morning in tending a threshing machine, had his arm cut off at the she elder.
An influential Committee has been ap pointed to collect subscriptions in aid of tho Irish Distress Fund, and a house to house canvass will ho made on Monday. The Now South Wales and Queensland Governments unite with ours in protesting against the importation of French con victs. Tho three Agents-General will make remonstrances.
Nelson, Feb. 25
It is understood that Mr. George Hodgson, recently appoints 1 secretary to the Nelson Education Board, at a salary of L 350, has resigned. There has been some correspondence in the papers, from which it appears the action of the Board in creating bo expensive an office was disapproved of, it being alleged that a smaller salary would be sufficient.
The weather hero continues fine, though rain was wanted for potatoes. Hop pick ing is now general throughout the dis trict. In the town gardens alone 103 persons are engaged. Chrlstgiiucii, Feb. 25.
A farm in Prebbleton lias given yields of 44, 43, and 5'5 bushels per acre from throe paddocks. The land has been cropped for many years, and received no special preparation. The owner has already threshed 20,000 bushels, A property sale was held to-day, which in point of attendance was excellent, and points to a revival in tho land trade. Twenty-eight sections at Sumner fetched an average of L3G each, and a half-acre in Christchurch, with an old house, near the North town licit, brought LBOO.
The total expenditure on Hospitals and Charitable Aid during the year 1879, was L3GGO 15s. 3d. It was much less during the last half year than in the first. Two head of imported cattle arrived from Sydney per s.s. Wakatipu, for Miles and Co., Olnistohurcli. Owing to some informality with regard to certificate, tho cattle have been quarantined on board the hulk Derwent for the present. Timaru, Feb. 25. A storekeeper at Waitohi Flat, named Thos. Liston, was to-day fined LSO and costs for sly-grog selling. During the past ten weeks the break water has been extended 130 ft. The Harbor Board have decided to at once commence tho erection of wharfage for 300 ft. along inside of it, tho depth of water ranging from Bft. to 18ft. at low water. The “Timaru Herald”'has declined to apologise for the alleged libel on Captain Norris, of the barque Glimpse, and will defend the action. Very little business is yet being done in the grain market. The merchants offer 3s. 3s. to 3s. Gd. for wheat, while farmers stand out for 45.; and if they cannot get that figure they will ship home direct on their own account. Harvest operations are well forward and there is no doubt now that the yield will be tho heaviest ever known in the district.
Dunedin, Fob. 25.
Permission hat been given by the Com missioner of railways for the doors of car riages on the Port line to be left unlocked on one side.
The Captain and officers of H. M. S. Cor morant, now lying in Lyttelton harbor, arc coming down to the races, and they will also attend the ball to be given by the Otago Rowing Club on Friday*, for which His Excellency tho Governor and Lady Robinson have accepted invitations.
A serious accident occurred this fore noon at Port Chalmers to Michael Tighe, who, whilst removing an old chimney from the back of the George Hotel, fell from the scaffold, a height of 14ft., on to a heap of stones, and sustained either a fracture of tho skull or a concussion of the brain, in addition to having one of the fingers of the right hand broken. He was attended by Dr. Dugdale, but he now lies in a very precarious situation. The following is a full list of tho Dune din entries for the Nelson prize tiring : Lieut. Black, D. Christie,, R. Dalziel, S. Hutton, Hislop, 0. A. Lees, A. Marshall, G. Millar, B. Morrison, W. Thompson, W. Richardson, Capt. Willson, J. Webs ter, Jordan, Lieut. Peake, Lieut. Curie, Sergt, Smith, Coventry', and Fox. The superiority of Groymouth coal over Newcastle for gas making purposes has received a striking proof at Dunedin gas works. Tne Engineer reports that for the 23 day's, ending Feb. 18th, while Grey mouth coal was being used, the con sumption was 50 tons less than during the corresponding period of last y'ear, when Newcastle coal was used, while tho quantity of gas manufactured was 105,000 cubic feet more. Besides this gas from tho Grey coal is of two-candlo greater illuminating power than that from New castle. The statement was made at the Council meeting, and it was added that the saving was equal to L6OOO yearly. Owing to recent advices, there was an advance at yesterday’s sale in the value of cross-breds, but in merinos little improve ment was noted. Greasy, 4jj-d. tolled.; washed, GAd. to Is. 5d.; scoured, Is. 5d.; greasy merino, 3||d. to 10J. Arrived—The Rotomahama, from Syd ney, via tho Coast; Ladybird, from Timaru. Invercargill, Feb. 25. The Garrison Band is unable to attend the Christchurch Review, owing to one or two of the principal players being pre vented by business engagements. The Artillery batteries will probably go under canvas. The scarcity of water is still com plained of, A whale, stranded on Riverton beach, was bought by a local chemist fo? LSO.
THE LATEST.
L VTE3T EROif EUROPE. ( Rath vV Teleei ams. ) London, Fob. 23. A lei Vide wheat has f irther advanced, and to-day i s quoted at s ; >s (?)• per 400 lbs., ex warehouse. The total quantity of wheat afl.ut for Great Britain is 1,810,000 qua. tors. Australian tallow is declining. Best beef, to-day, is worth 355. ; best mutton, 375. per cwt. . Rome, Feb. 23. The Italian Government has resolved to send an official representative to the Melbourne Exhibition, and will take other steps for the due representation of the country. London, Fob. 24. In the II uise of Commons yesterday, Sir Stallbrd Northcote, Chancellor of the Exchequer, gave notice of a motion having for its object the punishment of nvmhers who systematically obstruct the business of the House. The motion pro poses that members guilty of obstruction shall be temporarily suspended from the privilege of sitting in Parliament. The “ Standard” to-day, alluding to Sir Stafford Northcpte's motion, hints that the Government will dissolve Parliament un less the obstruction can bo overcome. (Age Special.) London, Feb 24. The British Government consent to the request to appoint a representative of Great Britain at the Melbourne Exhibi tion. It is considered probable that Lord Beaconslield will dissolve Parliament on March 3rd. The Nihilists threaten to fire St. Peters burg and destroy all public buildings un less a liberal Government is conceded. Latest news from Afghanistan states that several leading insurgent chiefs manifest an apparent unwillingness to submit! AUSTRALIAN. (Renter's). Sydney, Feb. 25. The members of the Mammoth Min strels have been summoned at Newcastle for desecrating the Sabbath by giving a Sacred Concert at the theatre on Sunday last. Arrived—Rotorua, from New Zealand. In the case of McKenzie v. the Union Insurance Company, for wrongful dis missal, a verdict was given for plaintiff for L 230. Brisbane, Feb. 25. It is announced that the Government of Q leensland has declined to join with New Zealand in protesting against the introduction of expires from New Cale donia. (Association Special.) Melbourne, Feb. 25. The Tanjore has arrived. The Arawata, with the English mail, sailed for Now Zea land this afternoon.
THE DUNEDIN RACES.
[UY TELEGRAPH. | Dunedin, Feb. 25. Tho following arc “Pegasus” tips for to-morrow’s racing :—Titania for tire Cup. For the Free Handicap, Marie An toninotte. For the Champagne Stakes, tho Waimea colt. For the Publican’s Plate, Fairplay. “Stranger’s” Tips in the “Daily Times ” are—Mata, Titauia, and Libeller; the St. Legcr—Hornby, Beti-ayer ; the Publican’s—C.unballo. Latest betting—Dunedin Cup—2 to 1 against Titania ;sto 2, Mata; G to 1, Crip ; 7 to 1, Hornby ; 8 to 1, Natator, Libeller, and Foul Play ; 100 to 10, Gamp ballo, and Betrayer ; 100 to G, Longlands ; 100 to 4, Atlantic. The weather is delightful, and tho city is filling fast.
AUSTRALIAN NEWS.
Per Wakatipu at Wellington. Sydney, Feb. 10. It is understood that the vital statistics about to be issued will show an increase in the population during last year un precedented oven during the early gold discoveries, nearly forty thousand, making the total population close on three-quarters of a million. During the empanneling of the juries to try the cases yesterday, the Crown Prose cutor challenged those jurymen who acquitted Williams of rape on his own daughter. A company is starting at Kiami with five thousand pounds capital to condense milk. Constable Hayes, who was injured by a crowd of larrikins, is in a critical condi tion. Victoria. The Reform League meeting at Dunoily yesterday, Messrs. Berry and Grant being present, was the most disorderly meeting which has ever taken place there. Several fights occurred, and the police were called in, but were unable to restore order. The meeting broke up in confusion. The Reformer Paper, with an issue of a hundred thousand, containing an adverse history of the Berry Government, is pub lished for deasemination broadcast throughout the colony. Larkina, publisher of the “Firebrand,” appeared in Court to show cause why the publication should not he destroyed as obscene. Ho denies that- it is more objectionable than some of the passages in Shakespeare, Swinborne, Byron, or the Bible. The Bench ruled that it was dis gustingly obscene, and ordered its des truction. Queensland. Wells, the Cunnaunilla bushranger, has been sentenced to death for shooting Murphy with intent to murder, without hope of mercy. South Australia. The “ Register ” complains of Govern ment importing iron bridges from America instead of calling for local tenders. It states that a violation is' thus committed of a resolution of the Assembly seven years ago.
Conceiininq Dr. iei> Potatoes. Pota toes are in new countries and in rich low lands often a more drug in the markets. They are a perishable product, and when the surplus, which pours into San Fran cisco from Russian River, Bodega, Tomales, Pajaro, Lompoc, Humboldt, and the Tule islands, is sufficient to flatten the market below the cost of production, the potatoes are left in the fields undug, and rot, or sprout with the early rains. Pota toes are a bulky article, and will not be carried any great distance, except in times of great scarcity. It has, therefore, been an aim of inventors for some time past to adapt a drier to the production of a cheap, but at the same time healthy and palatable article of dried potato. Several driers now before the public seem to answer this put pose admirably. The potatoes, after paring, are cut in thin slices, and dried quickly. They are then white and as hard as horn, but they become soft on being cooked. Four fifths of the potato is water, so that a bushel of good potatoes can be reduced to ten pounds of the dried product. There is much difference between different varieties of potatoes for this purpose, the kinds which have the most starch being the best fop drying. The “ Country Gentleman ” reports that a citizen of Rochester has been for soma years en gaged in drying potatoes for shipboard nag, and has obtained profitable contracts with the United States Navy, as potatoes when well dried can be kept for years without loss.
RESIDENT MAGISTRATE'S COURT.
AS33URTOJ—T'j:«a vv, Fob. It (Before Mr. F. Guinness, R.M.) HOI«E STSALISO.
John O’Brien was charged with stealing a horse, the property of Samuel Brown, vain fid at L2O. Mr. O’Reilly for defendant.
Sergeant Pratt, who prosecuted, said complaint was made to the police that a horse, saddle, and bridle had been stolon from the Royal Hotel on the evening of February Sth, and witness arrested prisoner on Saturday last, and charged him with the offence. He said he know nothing about it.
Samuel Brown, sworn—l am a farmer residing at Wakanui. On the Bth inst. I wont to the yard at the Royal Hotel, in Ashburton, about 8 p.m. and tied my horse up, and left him there. ■ About 9.30 I returned, and the horse was gone. -1 reported the loss nest day to the police. I next saw the horse tethered at Little’s at the Hinds. Mr. Little gave mo posses sion of him, T 1 e horse is worth L2O. I gave nobody permission to take the horse. Robert Liitle, hotel keeper,. Hinds, sworn —I know prisoner. lie came to my stables about half-past 7 on the 9th inst., and asked me if I wanted to buy a horse. 1 first said “No.” Ho said he was hard up and wanted to sell the horse. I then ashed him where ho got the horse. He said from his brother at Mosgiel, 12 miles from Dunedin. He wanted L2O for the horse, and I refused to give it. He after wards offered me the horse for LlB, and I went to look at the saddle and bridle. I gave him LI7 Us. for the horse. 1 pro duce the receipt. He signed his name John B. Kirk. I handed the horse over to the lust witness. lam confident prisoner is the same man I bought the horse from. He has a scar ou his neck. Sergeant- Pratt applied for a remand for further identification of the pris mer, and asked that bail should be refused, as he had attempted to escape from custody. The case was then remanded for eight days, and bail was allowed prisoner in L2OO and two sureties of LIOO each. CIVIL CASES. Judgment for amount of claim was given, with costs in the following cases : Moynihan v. N. Fitzgerald, L 59 14s. 6d ; Boyle v. C. Branson, L 9 18s. ; M'Laugh lin v. Taylor, LSI 2s. 3d ; Moynihan v. D. Fitzgerald, L‘s 3s. 6d ; Griffon and Ibell v. Bonham, Li I ss. 9d ; Friedlander v. Patten, L 33 2s. 81. Case adjourned till March 2, defendant paying costs. SPROUTED SEED PAULEY. Jameson Bros. v. E. A. Field, claim LSB 3s. 4d. Mr. Scott for plaintiff; Mr, Purnell for defendant. Georg! Jameson, grain merchant, de poned—Defendant came to me in October to purchase barley. I had sold out at the time, and told him I believed I could get some from the same farm at Temuka, as I had previously sold from. Did not show him any sample. He said he w mid take 2GO bushels if I got it at once. I sent for it, and it was delivered in the trucks at Saunders’ mill. 1 sold about 500 sacks of the same barley to other farmers, and have had no complaints as to its quality for seed. I know defendant’s farm. It is light land. By Mr. Purnell—l ordered the barley from Mr. Marcroft to bo of the same quality as I had had from him previously. 1 did not see it when it came up. Mr. Field complained of the quality, and I made a reduction of 3d. per bushel. He told mo it was for seed. William M-ircroft, farmer, Temuka, de poned—l sold nearly all my barley last year through Mr. Jameson. It all grew in one paddock, and was of similar quality. I sowed some last year, and have harvested it, and it is a good crop. By Mr. Parnell—l did not see the bar ley packed, but it must have been the same, as there was none other to pack. There was no smut in it. It may have been discolored. John Carter, farmer, Tiuwald, deponed to having bought two lots of barley from Jameson last year. It was sold as Mar croft’s. The result of the crop grown from it has been very good. Other evidence was taken to prove that seed barley bought from Jameson Bros, had resulted satisfactorily. For the defence, Mr. Purnell called E. A. Field, farmer, fieafield—l went to Mr. Jameson to buy some seed barley, and he showed me a sample which I produce. I gave him an order for enough to sow 175 acres. The price was to be 4s. (3d. per bushel. It was brought to my place and there was a very large quantity of smut in it. I pickled it. The first bags I opened did not appear to have been heated. Some of it opened after wards was so heated that it was growing. The barley was sown, and the crop is not worth catting, and it cannot now arrive at maturity, as there is not enough strength in the grain. It is only a foot high, and I could not reap it. The land was specially prepared for barley and is of good quality. On the adjoining land a 30 bushel crop has been cut this year. By Mr. Scott— l have never grown barley before. I do not call myself a skilled farmer. I can hardly describe what smut is. The description was black smut in the barley. When it came to the mill 1 requested Mr. Saunders to pickle it, but I took it away. It was pickled by a skilled farmer. I should imagine the whole of the grain had sprouted more or less. Some of the sacks had been wet and the grain on the wet side had grown. One of the sacks burst, being so rotten. Osborne’s crop of 25 bushels to the acre, was sown some time before mine, but Hardwick’s, which gave a yield of 35 bushels, was sown at the same time.
By the Court—l think the grain must have got heated in the stack and caused the rotting of the sacks. Mr. Marcroft recalled : The barley was dry when thrashed, and had not sprouted. There are two kinds of smut in barley— one known as black ears, which turns to a kind of dust, is broken in the threshing, and usually discolors the grain ; the other attacks the grain and damages the quality. Alfi ed Saunders, sworn —I received in structions from Mr. Jameson on the Bth or 9th October to taka delivery of some barley for Mr. Field. It came in a truck on the 10th. Mr. Field's men came for it on the 12th, and I detected it to be smutty by the smell. It seemed as if it had been on a damp floor, or on the ground.
By Mr. Scott —I examined the barley on the truck. The roots of .the barley wore growing through some of the sacks. I examined most of the sacks with a sampler, and it was all smutty, and five or six bags were badly grown. The barley would be no use for malting. Smutty seed will produce smutty barley. Arthur Smith, clerk,, sworn—l saw some of the barley on Field's farm, and some was pretty good and some was matted together. 1 have seen the crop. It is quite a failure. By Mr. Scott—What was matted was shot out ready for pickling. John Hardwick, a farmer of 40 years’ experience, deposed to having sowed the barley in question. It had been hosted in the stack, or in the sacks. I used last year three times as much bluestone on my seed as Mr. Field did, and I have got 28 bushels to the acre. The laud was pro perly worked for barley, and ought tq have given a good crop. The crop would nqt pay to cut, By Mr. Scott—l sowed lh bushels to the acre on about IQ3 acres'. The sacks had been wet, and got dry again. I kqow the farm for three years. Last year it had wheat on, and the year before tusgockg. I don’t call them grass, I know hoiy much bluestone he put in the barley, be cause he got it from me. He put in li ounces, and I put four ounces to the
bushel. Both lots wore sowed in October. I consider it a good time. Isaac Osborne gave evidence as to the rotten state of the sacks and the grown apnearanco of the barley, and the pre sence of amat in it. J '. After Counsel had addressed the Bench, His Worship said the evidence was very contradictory. The plaintiffs witnesses swore unanimously to the good condition of the barley. The defendant’s witnesses wore equally unanimous as to the fact that the seed had germinated, and that the young roots were protruding through the ba"s.° Seed once germinated will rot ger minate again, and it was how far the defendant had himself to the damage by sowing seed palpably bad. The seed sown in a bad state had been pointed out to de fendant by the man bo had employed, but it was nevertheless sown, and there were sufficient opportunities given to-defendant to decline the barley if. ho had so wished. But he had not taken these opportunities, and could not now come into Court to repudi ate the bargain. The judgment would therefore he for the plaintiff with costs of Court and witnesscss. A COSTLY 3s. Longheach Road District v. White. Claim 35., for rates. Mr. Purnell for plaintiff, Mr. Harris for defendfmt, who claimed a nonsuit on the the plaintiffs were wrongly described.' Mr. Purnell applied to have the name altered to the “ Road Board of the Long heach District,” which his Worship granted and the transposition made all the difference. W. J. Cuthbert, Collector for the dis trict proved the non-payment of the rates and produced the roll book as evidence. Mr. Harris contended it was necessary to produce the valuation roll. Mr, Purnell quoted clause 44 of the Rating Act to prove that the rate book was sufficient evidence. The Magistrate Slid that all that was necessary for the collector to prove was that the rate list had been duly signed by throe members of the Board. This was done, and Mr. Harris then took objection to the name on the roll as being “ White W.and that was not a sufficient description as “W.” was not a name in the meaning of the Act; further the occupation column was not filled in. Mr. Cuthbert said he could not swear the “ White ” in Court was the identical man mentioned in the rate list. He had posted the usual notice on Nov. 14. Mr. Purnell said he could easily 7 prove the identity of the person mentioned in the list with defendant, and would ask leave to put Mr. White in the witness box. . William Winsbury White, sworn —l am not, nor ever was owner or occupier of section 12 Tiuwald.
By Mr. Purnell—l received a notice from the Longheach Road Board, but don’t know what it was for. I have never held any property there. Plaintiffs were nonsuited with costs. Harris and Ireland v. Baker and Brown. —Adjourned till Friday. The Court then adjourned. Wednesday, Feb. 25. (Before C. Percy Cox, Esq., and Dr. Trevor, JJ. P.) rL VOINO AN OBira'JGTION ON THE BMLWAY. Henry Mason and William Palmer, two boy's about 14 years of age, were charged with having placed pieces of wood across the rails on the Rakaia-Methven railway. Frederick Back, manager of railways, Christchurch, deponed. Shortly afterll a.m., yesterday, I was on an engine travelling from Rakaia to Methven, and a short distance from Rakaia I and others on the engine noticed an obstruction on the rails, and I removed from them two pieces of manuka wood. Tiie two pieces produced are exactly 7 like those jl picked off the rails. There was -Jr gap in the fence near the spot, and a wliare close by, and we found the two lads now in Court in the bunks. I charged them with having placed the wood on the rails, and they ad mitted having done so, and promised if I let them off they would never do it again. I informed the constable who was in the train, and he arrested them. There was a carriage and truck attached to the engine with about 20 passengers in them. The obstruction was sufficient to have thrown the engine off the line. There has been traffic on the line, but it will not be for mally opened till to-morrow. The wood could not liave been accidentally placed in the position we found it, as it was laid straight across the rails. Ltbok the two pieces into the hut and lefWlievn there. John Dickenson, locomotive foreman, Christchurch, corroborated the evidence of the previous witness, and further stated that he had seen some boys running , to wards two huts when about half a mile from the spot on which the obstructions weie placed. Mr. Back and himself got off the engine and found the pieces of wood produced carefully placed on the rails. The timber would have passed under the cow-catcher, and if it did not throw the engine off, would have probably broken a spring. Went in the hut and found the two boys now in Court hid away, and they said they would never “ do it again.” William Jclfs, fireman, sworn —When the train was about half a mile from where the obstructions were found, I saw two boys run out of the whare, stoop down, and then run back again, and as the train approached I saw two pieces of wood on the rails.
Peregrine Robert Deardon, farmer, sworn—The prisoner Palmer is in my employ as cook, and Mason is employed by some contractors engaged by mo. One of the pieces of timber I recognise as a peg 1 had been using in chaining. Wm. Rouse, constable, deponed to having arrested the prisoners in one of the huts. The boy Palmer showed me a piece of wood which he said they had placed on the line, and said they thought it was only a truck coming. I took the long piece of wood with me. The train went on to Methven, and on our return wo picked up the other. When I was locking the prisoners up, I aimer said that each had placed one piece of wood on the rails. This closed the case.
Mr. Dearden said, in defence, that the line was not open for traffic as yet, and that his men had been in the habit of stopping the trollies to get a ride to Rakaia. He would ask the Bench to deal summarily with the case. The Bench said the offence was a very serious one, and they could not deal with , it that way. They decided to send*the case to a higher court, and committed the boys for filial, bail being allowed,; each prisoner to find two sureties at LSO each. The Court then adjourned. 1
CORRESPONDENCE.
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LOCAL FLOUR.
To the Editor. Sir, — Seeing you have been around the farmers of this district and report on their crop and yieldings, you would also like, to know what this year’s wheat turns out, and I think it will be a great benefit to the merchants and exporters this season. 1 have been favored by Mr. Moffat to try his flour, grown in the Wakanui district, and sho\yed 3’ou a sample of bread on which you reported in your v»,lpablp paper. I now send you a sample dTfyead frpin Sapnders Brpg.’, who senPnfhp a sample qf their flour tp try it, and I find it equal to Adelaide fluuy—equal to either Tnfiield or 'Hart’s, wlpcjy app supposed, tp be the best brands of Adelaide. 'On Mon r day last J made a sack qf flpur 2001bs. in weight into bread, of Mr, Moffats’g. which produced (by scaling off dibs, dozs.) seventyrfour 4lb loaves, which is equal tp
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NOTICE. r E have to request a prompt settle ment of a Large number of over due .and long standing accounts, otherwise legal proceedings will bo taken to recover same. WEEKS & DIXON. “ Herald and Guardian ” office, Feb. 10th, 1880. WHEAT FREIGHT TO THE UNITED KINGDOM. |PHE undersigned, having completed their charters for the ensuing grain season, will regularly despatch first class irom ships to various ports in the United Kingdom. as es Several other equally high class iron vessels are also chartered, and will follow. For freight, apply to P. CUNNINGHAM & CO. ; Or to ROYSE, STEAD, & CO., 4880'“' Christchurch. ENGLISH WHEAT SHIPMENTS. THE Undersigned are prepared to ship wheat to London or any other Port in the United Kingdom fov fanners or others, making liberal CASH ADVANCES against same on favorable terms. Farmers placing their Wheat in our hands for shipment can rely upon the ENGLISH CHARGES being REDUCED to a minimum, and upon receiving PROMPT ACCOUNT SALES. Intending shippers wishing to avail themselves of the present opportunity of testing the London and other English wheat markets, arc recommended to make IMMEDIATE APPLICATION for space. ROYSE, STEAD, & CO., 489g* Christchurch. MESSRS. H. MATSON AND CO., AUCTIONEERS, Ac., Hold fortnightly stock SALES at Ashburton and Tiuwald. Next sale at TIN WALD YARDS, on TUESDAY, March 2nd, 1830. C. PERCY COX, 4270* Agent, Ashburton. NEW TAILORING ESTABLISH MENT. CRAIGHEAD & Co., MERCHANT TAILORS, TXAVE opened those premises situated |~| in Tailored street adjoining Messrs Orr and Co’s General Store. A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF TWEEDS, FANCY GOODS, &c., Ac., JUST ARRIVED. Mr. Craighead's experience as Head Cotter 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 ins efforts to please, he is prepared to guarantee a perfect fit in every case. TA NC RED ST REE T, (Next Orr and Cj. 's.) CRAIGHEAD A CO. 982 a LABOR MARKET. REGISTRY" OFFICE FOR MASTERS AND SERVANTS, AT THE ‘ EVENING HERALD ” OFFICE. Farmers requiring hands can engage men through the “Evening Herald ” Registry for 1/- each, prepaid. LABORERS REQUIRING SITUA TIONS can engage through the “ Herald ” Registry Office by paying 1/-. SERVANTS REQUIRING SITUA TIONS can get them by applying at the “Herald” Registry Office, and paying 1/-. ENGAGEMENTS will be POSTED UP every day at 12 noon and 4 p.m., by numbers given to the applicants, who will learn the address on enquiring. SPECIAL or URGENT WANTS will bo inserted in the “ Evening Herald ” in the registry column on payment of Six pence additional in advance, for each issue. Further Particulars on application at the “EVENING HERALD” REGISTRY OFFICE. SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, EAST ST., ASHBURTON. WANTED KNOWN—That we are now Selling 250 Cream Laid Commercial Envelopes for 25., cash ; 500 ditto, 3s. Cd. cash ; and 1000 ditto, Gs. Gd., for prompt cash only. Weeks & Dixon. |
AG/1880/AG_18800226/MM_01/0003.xml | 5,875 | any Adelaide flour, considering it is new and fresh from the stones. The same flour would, if three months old, give two more loaves per sack. I also find Messrs. Saunders Pros. ’ flour to produce the same quantity. Now, sir, as the Canterbury flour is in general in Auckland, Napier, and Wellington, not so well spoken of, I hope our merchants will send and show them that Canterbury can also produce good flour as well as Adelaide, and I trust our farmers will realise a good price for their wheat sent home this season.—l am, itc., A. Thiele, Co-Operative Bakery, -Triangle.
MANSE RATES.
'■'To the Editor. Sir —I notice in your report of the Borough Council proceedings last night, that the appeal of the Rev. Keall against heinsr rated for the Wesleyan manse, was disallowed, and that the strongest opposi tion came from that would-be champion of the right, who is always ready to en dorse some previous speaker’s remarks, and sees something “ monstrous ” in the actions of every one except in his own. I refer to Mr. Sk Hill. Now, Sir, I fail to see that any “ monstrous injustice” would have been done had the appeal been allowed. I also fail to see what a pre vious cmajn unication respecting “ circus doas t referred to Mr. St. Hill has to do with present question of manse rates. One thing is certain, that whether the dogs paid their rates or not before leavi ig they did their pestering, noisy barking, much to the annoyance of people who re sided in the vicinity ,of the circus tents ; and niucli after the same manner as Councillor St. Hill seems to do 3iis. I would suggest to him that instead of mak ing such a “ monstrously ” ludicrous ex hibition of himself by continually express ing his opinions, and coming to conclu sions before he knows the real merits of a case, he should wait a little and allow men of sounder judgment and stronger reason than himself, to express their opinion first. Exempting the manse might have been a bad precedent to establish were it not already established by wiser heads Ilian our councillors, and become the lav/ of usage of the land ; but it would not be a “ monstrous injustice ” for it is only a matter of a few pounds, and the objection I presume was not lodged by the rev. gentleman in his own interest, but in the interests of a public body. 1 challenge by an appeal to the rate roll the correct ness of the statement of the Mayor and Councillor Robinson, when they say that all other manses in the district are rated by the Road Boards : the roll is the true source of information. All the Weslcyans want, I presume, is the same privilege, and to he placed on an equal footing with all other public religious bodies, and which they have a right to expect. Coun cillor S*. Hill is an Episcopalian, and Council!- r Robinson a Presbyterian—why ; then should they seek to impose on any other body that tax frem which they are : freed. —1 :m, &c., Observer.
HYDROPATHY.
To the Editor. Sir, —The questions of your correspon dent Mr. Puddicombe, are not quite so easy to answer as it first sight may appear. It requires more information than I possess to say “ which is tho most reliable work published on hydropathy.” There are many works on it that I have not read, and of those I have read, each one has merits and demerits that will be differently estimated by different readers. I believe that the most useful information, with the least labor and expense, would be obtained from Mrs. Joshua Nichols’ i little book “ A 'Woman’s work on wafer < cure,” 2s. ; indeed all her works and i those of her husband, Dr. Nichols, are i worth reading and purchasing, and none 1 of them are large or expensive. Mrs. . Smedley’s little shilling book should he in ] every house. No mother should be with- i out it. Her husband’s book, 2s. Gd., is i reliable enough, but the most disorderly i jumble I ever saw put together ; it wants : rewriting by a more orderly person. Tho 1 Hydropathic Encyclopedia, by P. T. 1 Trail, M.D., gives a lot of information in l rather a, rough, coarse way; the price is •. not marked on the book, but I think it is 10s, “ Illness, its cause and cure,” by : Mrs. Dunovan, is a book every one should read. I think its price is Is. She was a great adorer of Dr. Barber, and extols the Turkish bath rather too much. Durham Dunlop docs tho same in his “Philosophy of the Bath,” hut gives much valuable information. There are too miny books called Hydropathic, written so’ely in the interest of the Turkish Bath and others (as Smedley’s) are too much prejudiced against it. Priessnitz practising much on Indiamen and good constitutions injured by warm climates, was led to extremes in the use of cold. Smedley’a is an excessively cautious practice, shunning both heat and cold, but very safe and successful. His chief errors are supposed to be his fondness for soap : and mustard. Drs. Gully, Johnson, and Wilson’s are learned and useful books in the practice of hydropathy, but promul gate some very mischievous old school errors, especially on diet. I don’t know Dr. Shaw’s works which are highly spoken of. Sylvester Graham, who began as a school master, though he ended as an M.D., writes truth and com mon sense about diet, and saved every one of his deciples from cholera during its pre valence in New York in 1832 by prescrib ing exactly the opposite diet to that pre scribed by the legally qualified medical practitioners. But ids “science of Human Life ” is spun out very tediously, and wants condensing into a tenth part of the space it occupies. Although not a hydro pathic hook, every one who wants to understand what he is about with any kind of treatment should read Huxley’s “ Elementary Physiology.” Mrs. Nichols has perhaps put hydropathy to its most severe test amongst the yellow fever in the Southern States of America, where she has saved thousands by its' practice, and displayed the courage and devotion of a Howard. Her writings are severely practical, and give the idea that her sphere of work has been a rougher one than Mrs. Smedley’s, though, after com ing to England, she has never attained the eminence at Malvern as a medical adviser that Mrs. Sraedley had done at Matlock. Now fer the second question, “Are there any doctors in the colony who practice hydropathy alone ? ” I think not. The leading Christchurch doctors have long practised it in a left-handed way in the treatment of fevers, which have become far less fatal since they did so, but they all mix it up with real or fictitious medicine. Ileal, honest, hydro pathy-offers no facilities for a doctor to get rich at it. As Mrs. Joshua Nichols says, “ The first time I enter a house I show them all my secrets. I leave the patient wilh a clear, good working' skin, instead of with a disabled drug-deluged stomach, and therefore far less liable to be ill again, and if he should be, the whole family know how to go to work at the cure so that I am not likely to he wanted there again.” The very nature of hydropathic treatment makes it quite impossible that it can be practised as drug medication can be. A hydropathist will never bo able to call on hundreds of patients in a clay and satisfy,, them all with a pill or a There is real work to he dpne, of work that every one dis likes, npcTthat a p ysician could not get strangers to do out of his sight. Hitherto hydropathisis who attenipt to live by their profession, have dope sp almost exclusively by receiving patierts at their own estab ji'shinei.t fpr treatment, but what is wanted is" {hat they simple! tyaip a large hand of nurses of both sexes, who could be sent tp faithfully administer the treatment at the
■ patient’s home, and instruct the inmates ; of such homes in the beneficial art. The 1 nurses would bo apt to got the pay and the praise, and the doctor would find little 1 grist brought to bis mill. In allopathy or homeopath} we are made to believe that it is iudcspensable to know exactly the name and nature of the disease in order that the allopathist may administer a poison that produces a disease of the opposite character, and the homeopalhist ■ a poison that will produce a dissase of the same character as that from which the patient is suffering. It is not necessary now to enquire which of them is right, and it does not require a veiy powerful intellect to see that they cannot both be right although both “ legally qualified,” but as long as they can make us believe that an accurate knowledge of the exact disease is necessary, and an accurate administration of the exact poison to c u e it, they stand a good chance to keep matters in their own hands, as, although they make giicvous mistakes in such matters themselves, they never tell tales of each other, and no one else would be listened to. Hydi'opathists do not pretend that any such accurate knowledge is necessary, as they rely upon poisons of no kind, but on the contrary offer every possible assistance to nature, andonly resort to every known method of invigorating the body to throw off the disease, whatever it may be, more especially relying on the purification of the one great safety valve which they can see, handle, and safely assist at its work. There is no room for mystery about such common sense treatment, there is no need to walk the hospitals to learn it, and under it a good nurse is soon seen to be of more value than a mere prescribing doctor. I know of no instance in any part of the world where a legally qualified medical practitioner has proved a first rate hydro patbist. No one of them has ever effected flic cures that were performed by farmer Priessnifz, or manufacturer Smedlcy, or Mrs. Nichol. In the largest hydropathic establishment I know the unqualified ” proprietor or his wife, or both find the brains and the energy necessary to effect the cures, and pay some harmless gentle man with an M.D. at the end of bis name to hold a consultation with these patients who will believe n othing else, and to give a certificate of the cause of death if any of their patients die.—l am, Ac., Alfred Sauxders.
THE FARMER.
MANAGEMENT OF NEW LAND. Bit a Plains Farmer. Having had many years experience in managing both light and heavy land, I venture to give the fanners of this district the benefit of it. "When I first came into Canterbury I was fortunate in getting a good section of heavy land, adjoining a large swamp, but sufficiently elevated for good drainage, with a creek of running water at the bottom of it. I commenced in April, and got 30 acres ploughed five inches deep, using four strong bullocks. These acres were sown with oats in August, and produced 30 bushels to the acre. The next year I got another paddock of 35 acres ploughed in the same wjiy, five inches deep, which was done before harvest, in the fall of the year. This was ploughed again lightly, about half the depth, and sown in wheat, which produced about id bushels per acre average. The year following I had another paddock of 33 acres (heavy flax land) skimmed as light as it could be done, and then ploughed the second time about five inches deep, which produced a heavy crop of 50 bushel per acre average. But this was a more even and better piece of land than the other. The first paddock was sown down to clover oud cocksfoot, which was stocked with several good milking cows, the produce paying the grazier and butcher : besides rearing calves and pigs. After some years I went on to a larger piece of light land, and foolishly followed the example of others in laying out a large sura of money, first in paying a portion of the purchase, then getting more horses and implements, and Inning to buy horse feed and seed at the dearest rate, then building house and stabling, together with fencing. All these and other outlays can scarcely he accurately calculated on, only by hoping that a good harvest will re imburse it all. But alas it is a failure. Not withstanding this, farmers arc not as a rule beaten with one had harvest, but rather make a desperate effort and put the whole of their land in crop the next year, and if it should be a favorable season they will yet recover this loss ; but if a second had harvest should be the result, and that worse than tl e first, as was the case last year, then it becomes a national calamity, and should be borne patiently by all classes.
The primary object I have in view in writing this article, is, if possible to point out the way of preventing the recur of such a calamity. I have come to the conclusion from my own experience, as well as others, that this district is not to be relied on solely as a wheat producing one, at least not for some years, until it has been grassed down and stocked with sheep. I arrive at this from the fact that last year when the crop was light, the quality and sample werefirst-class ; but tins year, when the season has been favorable to the growth of a h eavier crop, the sample is not so good. Now, as a rule on heavy wheat growing land, the larger the crop the better the quality of sample. I have seen some fine looking crops this year . which if grown in heavy land with the same bulk of straw, would yield from 30 to 35 bushels to the aero, yet these crops which are now being Threshed, I was told by the owner on the spot, were only yield ing from 20 to 25 bushels per acre. And yet there was no rust, and better manage ment in every respect I have not seen in New Zealand ; in fact it would he worth while for some of our farmers to go and have a look at Mr. Loudeu’s farm in the Kyle district, and take a leaf out of his book. But to return to the subject. The reason of the difference between this district and heavy land is that in the former there is not yet a sufficient quan tity of wheat producing element in the soil to carry both quantity and quality. Therefore, I would suggest that instead of putting thewholeofthe farm intowheattho firsfccrop, as many do, the}’ should put upa sheep-proof boundary fence with four wires, then they could put on a few sheep at once ; and in going on to new land, say in April, the plough should be kept going all the winter, at a depth of from four to five inches, and in August a sufficient quantity of land should be put into oats as would bo required for next winter's feed, and perhaps a few acres, by way of experiment, into wheat or barley. But in October begin to sow’ turnips, with clover seed mixed, at the rate of say -Mb. turnip seed, 31bs. of cow-grass, and 3lbs. of red clover to the acre, and not he too sparing on labor in well working the soil, until there is from two to three inches of fine mould. This, with a good season, would produce a fine crop, ready to stock by March or April at the furthest, when full stock should be put on, and later crops of turnips only should be sown at intervals up to the end of December. The latter would go into crop the following spring, and so keep on in succession until the whole is brought into cultivation, and by that time there should be plenty of stock making a good and sure return, As fo capital, I believe it would not require more to carry out such a system than it would in wholesale grain growing, as it would require fewer horses, fewer imple ments, arid less labor. W. L., Scafield. VALUE OF MANGOLD WUKTZEL BEETS. Many fanners neglect the possibilities of mangold wurtzel beets for cattle feed. Nothing which we can grow’ is more satis
factory for this purpose. The yield is enormous. Any good corn or wheat land is profitably employed. in raising beets. A field which is intended for beets may and should be heavily manured, as this will largely increase the immediate 3 ield, and its good effects will continue to be felt for several successive crops.
Band in which mangold wurtzels are to be planted needs a thorough preparation. Plough in narrow lands, and with a single plough, following with a harrow and roller. The seed is sown with a drilling machine, and six pounds will be required for an acre. Make the rows frqm 25 to 30 inches inches apart on good soil, and rather closer where the land is poor. Arrange the seed enps of the drill so as to deposit the seed from four to six inches apart in the rows. Unless the weather is very damp, the furrows made by the seed-drill should be rolled. If, after sowing, a heavy rain packs the surface of the soil so hard that it appears difficult for the young plants to' force their way through' the crust, pass a light harrow with sloping teeth over the lows. This is also an advantage as regards the early weeds, and the use of a harrow' to kill weeds between the rows, while yet small, is unquestionable. When the young plants are safely past the dangers of their early existence, they must be thinned out so as to stand ten or twelve inches apart. This is to be done with a sharp, narrow bladcd hoe. The after treatment of mangold wurt zels is simple in the extreme. Cultivate occasionally with a horse hoe, or chisel cultivator. In the- autumn they may be dug, and piled under cover, to keep for winter feed. A furrow run alongside of a row will enable one to pull up the most of the beets on its line. Then the next row may be attacked, and this process may be continued across the field. For use as cattle feed it is best always to cub up the mangold wurtzels. Some farmers throw them in the corral just as they come from tho field, with soil still clinging to the roots, and let the cattle eat what they can, .and trample and waste the rest. If a crop is worth raising, it is worth taking care of afterwards. Tho only way wc can recommend is to wash the beets clean, and cut them up by means of a short hatchet on a block of wood, or with a semi-circular knife of steel rigged to the end of a box, and working like an old-fashioned hay knife. Then have clean, and iron-bound feed-boxes for tho stock.
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Wanted. WANTED, a RUNNER BOY, for the Timvald run, for Herald and Guardian. Apply at the office. ‘ANTED, by a Young Widow, a , SITUATION as Housekeeper to a gentleman, or Housekeeper and Gover ness to a widower with children. She teaches thorough English, French, Music, Singing, and Needlework, is a good Cook, and understands a dairy. —Apply to Mrs. C., West Oxford. 444 a SHEEP ANTED—To PURCHASE 5000 Sound Mouthed Merinos or Cross breds, in lots. Apply to SAUNDERS BROS. 313 Ashburton. To Let. TO LET, A Comfortable Four-Roomed COTTAGE in Moore street, Apply, MARRY FRIEDLANDER, 5370 Tailored street. Meetings. UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. MEETING OF RATEPAYERS. IN consequence of the sitting of the Assessment Court on the 27th inst., the Meeting of the Ratepayers for the election of a member in the place of the late Mr. Charles Reid has been POST PONED till the day following (28th instant). ROBT. D. PULLAR, 500<; Clerk. UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. MEETING OF RATEPAYERS. * MEETING of the Ratepayers of this Road District will take place on FRIDAY, L the 28th inst., "at 10 o’clock a.in., in the Road Bhard Office, for the purpose of electing a member in the room of the late Mr. Charles Reed. A Foil, if demanded, will be held the same day, and close at 4 o’clock p. m. DONALD McLEAN, Chairman, Road Board Office, 4870 Westcrfielcl, 10th February, 1830. Railway Notices. rtj, e NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. (Christchurch Section.) RAKAIA AND ASHBURTON FORKS RAILWAY. ON and after THURSDAY, 2Cth Feb ruary, TR A INS will RUN on this Branch in connection with Main line as under : FREDK. BACK. General Manager. General Manager’s Office, Christchurch, Feb. 2511 i, 1880. 5443 g T. Bullock. THE undersigned has the following PROPERTIES to LET with a pur chasing clause, or FOR SALE on liberal terms of payment — Tj KA ACRES good WHEAT LAND, J-O” all ploughed .and ready for cross ploughing for wheat ; situated about three miles from the township. OVJ ACRES, near the above ; also good O i WHEAT LAND, ploughed once 1 ? and ready for cross-ploughing. £7A ACRES,partly improved, near Wins- OLr low. This will be sold very cheap, and on very liberal terms. TOWN PROPERTIES. T7ALUABLE BUSINESS SITE in Bur » nett Street, being T.S. 177, next the “ Mail” office. PART of T.S. 130, Peter Street. This will be sold cheap, and on liberal terms. mO Railway Employes, Mechanics, and -X Others. —FOR SALE, cheap, Lot 78, situated on East Town Belt. Terms, £5 cash ; balance by monthly or quarterly payments. % BULLOCK.
Edmiston Bros. & Gundry- THIS DAY. TIMBER. TIMBER. 10 000 FEET BLAGK BmcH ? KO RESERVE. Messrs. edmiston bros. & GUNDRY Lave received instruc tions to sell by Public Auction, at their Timber Yards, East street, This Day, 10,000 ft. BLACK BIRCH. In lots to suit purchasers. Sizes—lx'3, 4-be 2, and 3x2. Nc reserve. Sale at 1.30 p.m. EDMISTON BROS., & GUNDRY, 6 100 Auctioneers. Alfred Harrison, BANKRUPT SAKE OF GROCERIES, &c.. SATURDAY, 28th FEBRUARY, 12.30 ALFRED HARRISON has received instructions from the Trustee in the ESTATE OF SANDO AND CO. Grocers, Stationers, Ac., East street, To Sell BY PUBLIC AUCTION, At HIS ROOMS, on tlie above date, the whole of his Stock in-trade, consisting of— Groceries of every description Crockery Fancy Goods Di apery A Fresh Consignment of Stationary from Sydney Tobacconist’s Sundries Lamps Ac., Ac., Ac. Also, 1 Horse, and Spring Cart Harness Sale at 12.30 Sharp. Without Reserve. ALFRED HARRISON, 54Gg Auctioneer. J. E. Buchanan and Co. UNDER DISTRESS WARRANT. FOR ABSOLUTE AND UNRESERVED SALE. Messrs j. e. buchanan and Co. have received instructions from the R. M. Court to sell BY PUBLIC AUCTION, on the'r premises, Havelock street, ON SATURDAY, FEB. 28th. 1 Chestnut draught marc 1 Grey do gelding 1 Bay hack do Sale at 1 o’clock. J. E. BUCHANAN A CO., 547g-93c Auctioneers. Lost and Found. STRAYED from my paddock, on the 27th instant, thirty (30) Fat Cross bred SHEEP, branded H.S , with black dot on rump. Anyone giving information that will lead to their recovery will be re warded. 541 g 11. T. WINTER. £1 REWARD. LOST— A dark GELDING, G years old, 2 white spots on each side of saddle ; white star on forehead, mark like P.R. on rump. Any person returning same, or giving information leading to its recovery, will receive above reward. 51c 501 g A. THIELE. Tenders. LONG BEACH ROAD DISTRICT. TENDERS. } LENDERS are invited by the Long- Beach Road Board for COATING bout 15 chains of the swampy pan of he new formation on Ford’s road with 'lay. A specification can bo scon at the Office, -ongbeach Road, where tenders will be eceived up till 3 o’clock p.m. on MON )AY, the Ist March. W. CUTHBERT, 42g District Surveyor. ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCI FENDERS are invited for the ing WORKS : 1. Approaches to North Jpnburton River Bridge, near Mfny’s 2. Main Drain near Wh»rstone. 3. MAin Drain near Jpawson’s and Ball’s Roads Plans ai\d specifications to be it Council's\oflices, amWendtrs addressed o the Chairman to bqiSent not later than 11 o’clock, afin. on EDNESDAY, 3rd UARCH nett. By order, IwrfLlAM BAXTER, County Engineer. Ashburton, 23rd February, 1880. 536g-92c CARTING. TENDERS are invited for Carting 100,000 bushels grain. Particulais can be obtained from MR. E. SAUNDERS, Dun das ; MR. H. W. PARSON, Seafield ; Or 464 g SAUNDERS BROS. Y. R. COURT HOUSE, ASHBURTON. Public Works Office, Christchurch, February 10th, 1880. JinENDERS' are invited for the Erection of a Court House at Ashburton. General conditions, specifications and drawings may bo seen at the Public Works Office, Christchurch, and Post Office, Ashburton. Tenders addressed to the Hon. the Minister for Public Works, and marked outside “ Tender for Court House, Ash burton,” will be received at this office up to noon on TUESDAY, March 2nd, 1880. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. By command, A. D. AUSTIN, 53c-503g District Engineer, R. W.
Gazette in Bankruptcy. V. R. npHE ASHBURTON GUARDIA N B (County Agricultural, and Sporting Recorder) is a G AZETTE for all Notices under The Debtors and Creditors Acta. V: R. In the District Court of Christchurch, Holden at Asiiuurton. IN THE MATTER OF The Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876, The Debtors and Creditors Act, 1886, Amendment Act, ISyS, The Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876, Amendment Act, 1879, and of the bankruptcy of KNUD SAK’DO and GEORGE ARCHI BALD BOWLING, both of Ash burton, storekeepers, trading together in co-paitncrship, under the style or firm of “ Sando and Company,” debtors. T"TIIS IS TO NOTIFY that at the first I meeting of the creditors, of the above named debtors, held at the Distiict Court house, Ashburton, this day, William Hall Zouch, of Ashbu rton, commission agent, was duly elected Creditois’ trustee of the estate of the above named debtors, and that the said William Hull Zouch has this day signified to me in writing his acceptance of the said office. Dated, this 25th day of Februarv, ISBO. C. CAVENDISH HURRELL, Clerk of the above Court. Branson and Purnfi.l, Solicitors for the debtors. 543 c; Public Notices. THE EDUCATION BOARD OF THE DISTRICT OP NORTH CANTERBURY. ELECTION OF COMMITTEES. fTIIIE householders of the undcr-men- I tinned school districts, that is to say, the districts of Ashburton Forks, Kyle, Longl lo.tch, Mount Somers, Sea-field, Timvald, Willowby, Having failed to elect Committees at the annual meeting held mi 2Gth January, the Board, in pursuance of the powers in that behalf conferred by the Education Act, 1877, section G 6, hereby directs that a PUBLIC MEETING of the householders in every such district be held on MON DAY, the twenty-second day of March, one thousand eight hundred and eighty, at seven o’clock iu the evening, for the election in each district of seven house holders (section G 4) to form the Committee for such district for the year ending with the fourth Monday in January next. The place of meeting shall be the schoolhouse in each district, and this is' understood to mean the main schoolhouse in any district which has more than one school. The Board further directs that the first meeting of each school committee he held in the place appointed for the election, and immediately after the election upon the same evening. J. Y. COLBORNE YEEL, Secretary. Christchurch, 21st Feb., 18S0. 5380 WHEAT. f"?THE undersigned are Cash Purchasers I of Wheat in any quantity. Farmers can arrange to ship Wheat through us to the English Market, on terms, and re ceive liberal cash advances thereon. P. CUNNINGHAM & CO., Ashburton. OATS. The undersigned arc Purchasers of Oats for Cash in any quantity. ; P. CUNNINGHAM & CO., Ashburton. BARLEY. The undersigned are Cash Purchasers of Prime Malting Samples, good color. P. CUNNINGHAM & CO., Per G. M. ROBINSON, 530 a Ashburton. GRAIN. ROYSE, STEAD, & CO. are prepared to ■ v PURCHASE GRAIN or to make ADVANCES ON GRAIN consigned to them for sale or ship ment. 0. PERCY COX, Agents for 403 c ROYSE, STEAD, & GO., Ashburton. V. R. DEAF AND DUMB INSTITUTION, SUMNER, CANTERBURY. THE Government having secured suit able accommodation at Sumner, Canterbury, for the proposed Institution for the Education and Training of Deaf mutes, Mr. and Mrs. Van Ascii will be prepared to receive pupil boarders at the Institution on the Ist March, 1880. Full information may be obtained on applica tion to the undersigned, or to the Secre taries of the several Education Boards. By order, JOHN HISLOP, Secretary. Education Department, Wellington, 2nd February, 18S0. 4850 -jyr-R. FRANCIS PHILIP O’REILLY, Barrister, Solicitor, & Conveyancer, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON, Next Messrs. Orr and Co.’s. 3G20 THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. in the Country are particularly requested to communicate with the Publishers if their papers arc not properly addressed. The number of Sub scribers has increased so rapidly that un less great care is taken in giving orders as to address and how to be sent, the papers may bo left at the wrong place. All orders //ill receive our prompt attention. WEEKS AND DIXON, Proprietors.
Public Notices. NOTICE. TO MERCHANTS, STOREKEEPERS, AND OTHERS. A EE CLAIMS against the estate or the A late CHARLES REED, Esq., of Westerfiold, must be sent in by Feb. 20, .1880, to the undersigned, addressed to Wcsterfield. 68c-615g 0. F. REED. BOROUGH OF ASHBURTON. GENERAL BOROUGH RATE.® IN pursuance of the Rating Act, 187 G public notice is hereby given that it is the intention of the Ashburton Borough Council at its next ordinary meeting, to be held on Monday, the Bth day of March next, or at an adjournment thereof, to strike a RATE of ONE SHILLING IN THE POUND on all rateable property within the said Borough, for the period commencing on the Ist day of January, 18S0, and ending on the 31st day of December, 1880,'to be payable in ONE SUM on the loth day of March, 1880, and that the rate book is now open for inspection at the Borough Council offices, Burnett street, Ashburton. HUGO FRIEDLANDER, Mayor. Borough Council Offices, Ashburton, 21th Feb., 1880. 20—91 c ASHBURTON COUNTS' COUNCIL. nnllE Ashburton County Council in- J_ tending at the next Session of the General Assembly TO APPLY for BOR ROWING POWERS, to enable it to pro vide a WATER SUPPLY for the plains between the Rakaia and Ashburton rivers, notice is hereby given, that the following list contains the numbers of all the sections which are within the boun daries of the district now proposed to be brought within the operation of the Act. The Council will be willing as far as practicable to include any other land, on application by the owner or occupier being made to it for that purpose. The Council calls the attention of the settlers on the Acton Run and in the Soa tleld district to the fact that their land is not included wPhin the district above alluded to, but the Council will amend the plan should application to that effect be made by a sufficient majority of the settlers in those districts. Plan of the district is on view at the Council Chambers. By order’, F. MAINWARING, Clerk. 529 e Advertisements received for the GUARDIAN up to 9 p.m. at the scale charges, afterwards at double rates for insertion over the leader
Business Notices. VALUE EXTRAORDINARY. THE Great Bargains OF THE SEASON. GREAT CLEARANCE SALE FOR THIRTY DAYS. ORR AND CO. HAYING resolved to clear out the Balance of the Bankrupt Stocks purchased by them during the Season (amounting to over ten thousand pounds) regardless of cost so that they may commence the Autumn Season with en tirely a new Stock, ORR AND CO. Will also offer several cheap lots pur chased by them during the late depression. Special Bargains. 90 Pair Twilled Kaiapoi Blankets at 4s. under the usual price. Kaiapoi Flannel at Is. 4d., Is. 6d. to 2s. English Flannel at Is., Is. 2d., Is. Gd., to Is. 9d. Prints at sd. and Gd., worth 9d. Brown Hollands, 7d. to Is. COSTUMES. 56 Costumes at 215., worth 355. 6d., a Bargain. 04 Print Costumes at 7s. Gd. to 12s. Gd., worth 20s. 1700 yards Dress Goods, Alpaccas, at Bd., lOd., and Is. MILLINERY. Trimmed and Untrimmcd Hats at half price. 2 Boxes Flowers, sold at Gd. per spray. Ladies’ Underclothing at very much under usual prices. 20Dozen Stays at 3s. Gd., 45., 4s. 9d., to ss. Gd, CLOTHING. Men’s Suits at 15s. under usual prices. Boys’ Suits at 15s. Gd. to 355. Youth’s Suits at a little over half-price. Braces, Ties, Collars, Socks, and Shirts, unusually cheap. 20 Dozen Harvest Shirts at Is, Gd. to 2s. Gd. BOOTS. Men’s Boots still sold at Bankrupt prices. Youth’s Boots in great variety. Ladies’ Kid Boots at old prices. 1 Case Children’s Boots at Is. and Is. Gd., a bargain. TAILORING DEARTMENT. WE HAVE MUCH PLEASURE IN ANNOUNCING TO THE PUBLIC THAT A Tailoring Branch HAS BEEN OPENED IN CON. NECTION WITH OUR CLOTHING DEPARTMENT, HAVING MADE ARRANGEMENTS WITH MESSRS. CRAIGHEAD AND CO. (LATE OF EDINBURGH AND SAN FRANCISCO), PRACTICAL TAILORS, TO M '.KE UP ALL ORDERS EN TRUSTED TO US IN THE VERY BEST STYLE. A PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED. SCOTCH, ENGLISH, and COLONIAL TWEEDS IN GREAT VARIETY. THE CELEBRATED BLARNEY TWEED (CORK) KEPT IN STOCK. FANCY COATINGS IN GREAT VARIETY. SUITS from M 4s. DRESSMAKING DEPARTMENT. Dresses, Costumes, and Jackets made up to order, under the superintendence of a first-class Dressmaker'. WEDDING & MOURNING ORDERS PUNCTUALLY ATTENDED TO. ORE AND CO., IMPORTERS ASHBURTCN AND RAKAIA
Business Notices. DEEEING’S TWINE BINDER. NOTICE TO FARMERS. E have this clay APPOINTED MESSRS. ERIE BLANDER BROS. SOLE AGENTS for the DEERING TWINE BINDER for the county of Ashburton. MASON STROTHERS & CO. Christchurch 10th. February, 1880. The Deering Twine Binder AWARDED GOLD MEDAL At Ashburton, six machines competing. THE DEERING TWINE BINDER took the SPECIAL PRIZE at the Oamaru trial etc, JJAVING been appointed sole agents for the above machines, we are now prepared to TAKE ORDERS for the coming season. As only a LIMITED NUMBER can be supplied, all who wish to make certain of securing those favorite machines for next season should order before the depar ture of next San Francisco Mail. FRIEDLANDER B R .°. S AGENTS FOR THE COLONIAL FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND - SOLE AGENTS FOR THE CELEBRATED ALTHOUSE SELF - REGULATING WINDMILLS. |
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• —❖ MUTINY ON BOARD : A SUKOEON'S STOIIY. By Lewis Hough. I commenced my medical career with exceptional disadvantages. My parents were dead, and I had not a friend or relative able or willing to help me ; I was cast entirely on m3 7 own resources, \\liic.i were a diploma, a respectable wardrobe, an 1 twenty pounds in cash Lie balance of the capital that had sufficed for my education. Feeling desperately the neces sity of exertion, I applied to all sorts of people, rushing into the presence of big wigs, who ought not to bo approached without proper introduction, and outrag ing them with demands for surgical em ployment. I should say I sometimes received as many as five snubs and rebuffs in a morning. At last I broke down in tho presence of a haughty young admiralty clerk, who was perturbed anil melted by my distress, when, on my .ask ing him to tell me how X could get into the British Navy, he replied :
“ Suppose you apply on a pwopper form through the pwopper channel. Look here,” he said, calling me back ; “ leave your name and address surgeons are wanted for things sometimes in a harry.” Two days afterwards I received a letter, informing me that a surgeon was wanted for the Alocto, which was to sail for Sydney on the following Sunday with a cargo of convicts, and that if I applied in person at a place and hour named, and answered certain questions satisfactorily, there was little doubt but what I should get the appointment. There was no medical employment on earth that I would not have jumped at blindfold, just then ; so I made my appli c ,tinn, was accepted without any difficulty —v i:h rather an ominous alacrity, indeed; and, after such poor preparations m the way of outfit as my ignorance suggested and my slender means could aflord, I went on board the Alecto, which was lying off Greenwich, and found myself in medical charge of a captain, two mates, a lieutenant of the Royal Navy, in some mysterious capacity which I never rightly comprehended, twenty sailors, an officer of marines and his men, and 250 convicts The naval lieutenant was the only man on the quarter-deck when I went up the side.
“I am the su'geon,” I began, advancing towards him ; but, before I could say another word, he asked, abruptly : “ Can you play at ebess 1 ” “ Yes, a little,” I replied. “ I’m thankful, very thankful for that. Shake hands, sir. The marine body, Mr. Phips, no care for the game ; and how should wo surveeve sich a protracted and tedious voyage without chess ? My name is Mac Nab, and I hope wc shall befriends, sir.”
I said that I hoped so too, raid we engaged in a conversation which was the reverse of inspiriting. I gathered from Mr. Mac Nab that the skipper had been unfortunate in former voyages ; that his mates were ruffians ; that the crew.were very poor types indeed of the British sailor ; that the ship herself was a rotten hulk that ought to have been broken up years before. I went down to my cabin, which seemed absurdly small and low and dark, got m3 7 portmanteau there, and tried to make arrangements for future comfort. Then I studied the printed instructions 1 had re ceived, as to how often I was to inspect the convicts, &c., and wondered what was to be done if the} 7 were refractory, and who had authority over me to prevent me shirking my duties ; for I had sole com mand, it seemed, of my particular depart ment.
"When I returned on deck I found the captain and Mr. Phipps there. The former had a red nose and water} 7 eyes, ■which explained, perhaps, why ho had been unfortunate with his ships ; the latter was a gentlemanly fellow enough, but desponding and taciturn, his ''silence being of the less imp' rtance that when he did talk he generally grumbled, which did not add to the cheerfulness of so small a party. His only solace was in making pen-and-ink sketches, at which Ire was very clever , landscapes, with chiaroscuro effects, involving an immense amount of time and labor, being bis principal forte. Both ho and Mac Nab were disappointed men, but the Scotchman was tho better philosopher of the two. We four supped together, and in due time I went to rny berth, and found out how 7 to get into it. 1 felt like a toy put away on a shelf in a cupboard, for it was my first experience of ship accommodation. When you have learned to lie on your back and not want to move all night, to take enough oxygon into the lungs while on deck to last for the time you are below.
and to be indifferent to cockroaches run ning over you, you get on a groat dca! better.
On reaching the deck next morning 1 found that wo were under sail, and dropping down the river, which had grown very wide. It was not long before we were faiiy in tiro Channel, and the pilot got into his boat and left us.
There was a nice breeze, but tire sea was perfectly smooth, and the ship glided through the water with a delightful glib ness ; so that I felt 1 ought to do some thing towards learning my duties while I was able, and confided to Mac Nab that I should like to hold an inspection of the convicts, who were all gathered on tho main deck in charge of their warders and the marines, who mounted sentry over them with loaded muskets and fixed bayonets.
I found that I had made an oliicia' application in the right quarter by acci dent, for Mac Nab immediately said :
At what time ? at once ? ”
And when I replied in the affirmative, he gave certain sharp, short orders, the re sult of which was that in less than ten minutes a warder came up to me, touched his cap, and reported ; “All ready sir.”
And following him I found flic convicts drawn up in lines, barefooted. My in spection of them was a mere form, for, of course, they were sent on board sound and clean, but I made certain suggestions with regard to the sanitary arrangements between decks, where their hammocks were slung, and these were promptly attended to, w!i,ero practicable. When I had done ftlacNab challenged me to a ganie of chess, and fortunately we proved to to very evenly matched. lie was quite right in relying so much upon it as a resource ; how we should have got through the weeks without it I cannot imagine ; we played at least six horns out of the twenty-four. When we got into the broad swell of the Atlantic I bad a week’s seasickness, during which Mar Nab bad the best of me at chess, and after 1 was well I began to have some trouble with the convicts. What scheme;s they were! Their one great object was to get a glass of wine 01- grog, which could only be done by my order, and they regularly studied the complaints for which I prescribed such medical comforts, and either simulated or managed to produce them artificially. Greonhornc as I was, they imposed rarely on me at first, and just as 1 was getting up to their dodges, we passed the equator, and there wa.s a good dead of real sickness which gave them the advantage again. As tune went on I became familiarized with the rogues, and learned to Iqok upon them as fellow men who had gopo wrong, rather than as. wild- beasts. T talked to them freely, learned many of their his tories—at least their own versions of siem—£qrd took considerable interest in
some of the narrators. Most were ignor ant. debased creatures, either born and - bred to prey on their fellow-creatures, or recruited from the most neglected ranks of society : but there were one or two ex ceptions—notably a man who passed under the name of 'Williams, who was gifted with rare abilities, and had the < manners raid addicss of a gentleman. His face would have formed an interest ing study for a physiognomist, the upper part being highly intellectual, the lower half betokening unbounded sensuality. His crime was forgery of bank notes. He was civil, somewhat subdued in manner, and glad of my conversation. Ho had yielded to the temptation of trying to make his fortune in too great a hurry, hid failed, and was content to pay the penalty, he said. Though a “ lifer,” he by no means despaired of his future. He was informed that with good conduct he would soon be a free man within the limits of the colony, and had perfect confidence in his ability to earn a comfortable liveli hood if he had that chance. And what did th-' country matter? Life could be made as enjoyable in one place as another. Ha would not go back to England to be cut by all his relations and former friends if he con! 1. Plausibly ns Williams always talked, i mistrusted him. 1 noticed that he had established a considerable influence over the other convicts, and constantly sur prised him speaking earnestly in corners to groups of five or six of them. On my appearance these conferences broke up, and, in spite of a l l affectation of indiffer ence. I was certain on more than one occasion that anxiety was felt lest I should have caught some word in passing. And I knew, "without being able to prove it, that secret signs were exchanged bctu cen Williams and at least a score, whom I could have pointed out, habitually. Another convict who evidently had some power with his fedows was Lloyd, a Welsh sailor, who had stabbed another in a quarrel, and narrowly escaped the gallows. But it was natural enough that an ex perienced sailor should obtain the healing of landsmen during a voyage of such length, and I never suspected him of try ing°to influence the others with any sinister designs, as I certainly did Wil liams. But soon I had no time for übe specu lation and suspicion ; the sickness, a fever, attended by symptoms which were unfamiliar to me, increased. Soon there were a score of convicts, several seamen and one of the marines down with it. A man died, was sewn up in his ham mock, and launched from the gangway with a shot at his feet, Mac Nab reading the service over him. During the cere mony one of those plrcrrorm na which make the sailors so superstitious occurred. As the body touched the water, the wind sank, and in half an hour there was a perfect calm. In many minds a calm at sea is associated with all that is peaceful and beautiful; in mine it is a horrid nightmare. For a week we lay on the broad, smooth sheet of glass, without a speck in sight to relieve the monotony. Glass ? Molten silver rather, for the heat was so fearful 1 that I sometimes imagined it would 1 seethe. The sun seemed like a mass of white-hot iron close above us, and the pitch oozed and boiled between the planks. 1 Poor Phipps could not go on with Ins sketching, for the perspiration dropping from his" forehead blotted his work, and MacNab’s ardor for chess relaxed. Bet I ; had little time to play with him—under su ch aggra v at in g conditions thefeverraged. ■ Deatlrswerc of daily, sometimes of hourly ' occurrence ] wc soon had to cast the ; bodies overboard without ceremony. On the fourth day the captain and one of his mates sickened, and the shattered constitution of the former caused him to ■ sink at once. Then Phipps took the fever, and though it was a mild attack, ho ' was so feeble as to be unfit for duty. ! Such of the convicts r.s escaped the i fever began to hold their heads erect, and L look you"full in the eyes as you passed, ! ns though they felt that death was bring . ing us all to an equality. ) The sixth day was the most oppressive i of all—it was literally difficult to draw I breath, and, though I escaped the fever, i I was knocked up for the first time. To ' do my work amongst the dying and the i dead was a physical impossibility for me ; 1 I threw myself down under the awning on the quarter-deck, and lost all conscious ness, probably remaining in a state of torpor for hours. I was roused by the most tremendous crash I have over heard, and found my ! self in darkness, but only for a moment; ■ the next, sea, sky, and ship were lit up ; by a violent glare, while a zigzag line of 1 fire, so intense that the eyes ached at it, flashed, and left the gloom more profound than ever. And again came that awful thunder, compared with which the loud est ever heard in Europe is a whisper. That moment of fierce light revealed to me men in the jigging, taking in the sail which had been spread to catch the slightest breeze ; and a spar hanging awkwardly and all awry. Also Mac Nab and the mate who now acted as cap'ain, standing near me. “ We" shall never be able to manage without help, we are so terribly under handed,” said the latter. “ We el, then,” replied Mac Nab, “we will pick half-a-dozen of the doevi’s, nao more. One I ken has been a strlor, and—” Another flash and deafening roar, which drowned his voice. “ Eh, Mw Glover, lad,” he said, when the lull came, “arc ye there? Ye had better just go below. Your work is done, and ours is beginning. There will bo breeze enow to blow the fever away pre sently, and ye will be in the way. I had often determined, if there were a storm, to remain on deck and see it ; fhe freshness of the air too was delightful to breathe ; but fatigue overcame ail else, and I was glad to take MacNnVs advice. Imagine what I had; gone through that week, in such a climate, with patients dying by dozens, in my youthful hands, many of vyhoai I felt could have been saved with better nursing, and you will not wonder at my prostration. I As I reached the cabin stairs the rain. I came down in torrents ; there was a ■ booming, roaring sound ; the ship heeled over and raced through the water as the storm came down upon her. A flash of lightening showed me that the sea was already white with foam. I went below, made a hearty meal off salt beef and biscuit I found on the table, drank a stiff glass of rum and water, and turned into my berth to renew my map, weariness drowning the sense of danger. How long I slept, or what happened in the time, Ido not know. When I awoke the ship was rolling heavily, and there was a continuous, ominous sound, thud, jl thud, thud, thud, accompanied with, tile i pouring of water, which caused, to I hurry on deck, where a scene of' terrible | confusion met my eyes, fov it was broad daylight. A mast had gone ;■ the deck was littered with cordage broken woodwork. All was confusion-,, authority in abeyance ; convicts, sailors,, marines were mixed up together, hurrying to and fro, or working at the pumps,. The gale bad abated,, was dying out m fact, but there was a leak- which could not be dis covered, though, in consequence of the number of- hands to relievo one another in pumping, the water did not gain upon j ns. Finding I was not wanted there, I went below again to attend upon Phipps, , who had been left I knew not how long, ; and ivas too weak to help himself much, ; The fever had feft him, but lie was low . and desponding, and asked me to read the - Bible to him, which I did. (TO BE CONTINUED ) 1
THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1880.
Printed and published by llorase John Weeks and Charles Dixon, at their Printing Office, East Street, Ashburtcr , ;a - Thursday, February 25, iSSo.
Auctioneers, & J. E. BUCE AUCTIONS] LAND AND EFTAT] ashburt propebt; mllE following, among* I PERTIES, are placed cer’s hands for LEASE aui ASHBURTON— A splendid paddock Township. Six acres close to N Sections near Gas \ House and garden, Capital 4-Roomed I ASHBURTON FORK 100 acres with splei 200 acres in crop, WAKANUI — 100 acres near Moil 150 acres in crop. SEAFIELD — ■ 400 acres fenced ar 196 acres fenced ar DROMORE - 400 acres fenced Good Stable and C A few Township Si 150 acres near Rai J. E. BUCHAN; 415 a Puhlioatio: AGRICULTURAL PUBLISHER? the County of Asbbui have issued THIS DAY 10th, a reprint in para selection of AND CO. divided. Goo< buildings. CHERTSEY pleasure in intimating to
Business Notices. T. R. HODDER & COMPt’S GREAT CLEARING SALE, Previous to their STOCK TAKING, COMMENCES Friday Next, Feb. 27 And will continue for ONE MONTH!!! ESPECIAL BARGAINS. Throughout all the Soft Goods Departments. A large lot of REMNANTS —Shirting, Flannel, Sheeting, Carpetings, Tweeds, Doeskins, Dress Stuffs, &c., &o. Ladies’ Millinery, Costumes, Jackets, Capes, Underclothing &c., at Great Reductions . Boys’, Youths’, and Men’s Clothing. English and Colonial Colored Shirts. Flannel unders, Ac., &c. SPLENDID VALUE FOR THE MONEY Several lines in this Department LESS THAN ENGLISH COST PRICE, being bought during the depression from over stocked Markets. TAILORING DEPARTMENT In connection with the above, under the Superintendence of an experienced Lon don Military cutter. For price, style, workmanship, and perfect fit not to be surpassed in the colony. Ladies’ Habits and Mantles. Mourning and Wedding orders attended to with Dispatch. Military Uniforms. Contracts taken for any Volunteer Corps in New Zealand T. R. IT. & Co. Knowing that the Public may get wrong impressions by QUANTITIES AND PRICES BEING QUOTED, HAVE ARRANGED TO GIVE UPON ACTUAL CASH PAYMENTS IN THE DRAPERY, MIL LINERY, Clothing, and Boot Depart ments, THE LIBERAL DISCOUNT OF TWO SHILLINGS AND SIXPENCE IN THE POUND upon all Parcels over ten shillings, in audition to the Reduced Prices, Cash, for One Month Only. T. R. HODDER & COMPANY’S ENGLISH and AMERICAN SEWING MACHINE DEPOT. A complete assortment of Hand and Treadle Lock-Stitch Sewing Machines. T. R. Hodder & Company are appointed agents for Wanzer Machines, that have gained such preference in Dunedin and South Canterbury, also for the Improved Wektheim, allowed to be one of the best Machines used in the Largest Factories. SINGER’S and WILSON’S TREADLES, With their peculiar advantages. TAYLOR’S and HOME TREASURE HAND-SEWING MACHINES, Simple in working and of great durability. Extras of every description with the above. CASH, OR ON DEFERRED PA YMENTS T. R. HODDER AND COMPANY.
Business Notices. JUST ARRIVED— SECOND SHIPMENT or ~j gTATIONERY, STATIONERY, c e DIRECT FROM THE MANUFACTORY. Now Opening Up. A CHOICE ASSORTMENT OF Commercial AND Household STATIONERY. THE Largest and Finest Lot ever opened up in Ashburton, AND Equal to any exhibited, in the > Colony. -o- WEEKS & DIXON, Printers, Publishers, AND COMMERCIAL, LAW, AND General Stationers, Guardian Offic* EAST STREET ASHBURTON.
Business Notices. M. NEALAS, BOOT AND SHOEMAKER, AND IMPORTER, rs CLEARING OUT tho whole of Lis [_ Present Stock at REDUCED PRICES, ext to Taylor’s Bakery, where ho has poned with a Large Stock of Boots of very description. Note the address M . NEALAS, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Hotels. JOSEPH BALDWIN legs to inform his friends and the public that he Has Opener THE CENTRAL HOTEL, AT THE JUNCTION, WILLS STREET AND WAKANUI ROAD, ASHBURTON, frills commodious hotel is situated 8 within three minutes’ walk of the Railway Station. Table dilute daily at 6 p.m. Luncheon on the table from 12 to 2 p.m. The Jug and Bottle Department will be made a special feature, single bottles and small quantities being supplied at the lowest remunerative rates. Only tho best quality ot Wines, Boers, and Spirits procurable will be kept. BUTLER’S FAMILY HOTEL, ASHBURTON. J. F. BUTLER (Late of Arahura, West Coast) JgEGS to inform his friends and the public generally that he has opened the above large and commodious hotel, which is situated at the CORNER OF CASS AND HAVELOCK STREETS, And is convenient to the Railway Station. Excellent accommodation for travellers, families, and boarders. All wines and spirits of the best brands. One of Alcock’s best billiard tables. 9G5a Medical. END’S FRUIT SALT. THE PHYSICAL BASIS OF LIFE. GOOD FOOD. How to enjoy good Ibod that would other wise cause Bilious headache, disordered Stomach, Poisoned Blood, &c.—use ENO’ft FRUI T SALT. A NATURAL APERIENT. ENO’S XX FRUIT SALT, when taken with water, acts as a natural aperient, its simple but natu-.al action removes all impurities, liras preserving and restoring health. Hits great value in keep ing the body in health were universally known, no family should be without it. TTAGGED, WEARY, AND WORN i OUT!!! Anyone whose dudes require them to under go mental or unnatural excitement or strain— ENO’S FRUIT SALT is the best known remedy. It acts like a charm. It allays ner vous excitement, depression, and the injurious effects of stimulants and too rich food. Its power in aiding the digestion is most striking. It also restores the nervous system toils proper condition (by natural means). Use END’S FRUIT SALT. You cannot overstate its great value in keeping the blood pure and free from disease. ENO versus STIMULANTS. An in sufficient amount of exercise frequently deranges the liver. ENO’S FRUII SAL I is peculiarly adapted for any constitutional weak ness of the liver. A world of woes is avoided by those who keep and use ENO’S FRUII SALT. would not be without it upon any consideration, they having received so much benefit from it.— Wood Brothers, Chemists, Jersey, 1878.” Every travelling trunk and HOUSEHOLD in the world ought to contain a Bottle of ENO’S PRUIf SALi, prepared from Sound, Ripe Fruit, as a Health giving, Cooling, Sparkling, and Invigorating Beverage for any Season. It is the best Pre ventive and Cure for Biliousness, Sick Head ache, Skin Eruptions, Impure Bloed, Fevers, Pimples on the Face, Giddiness Feverishness, Mental Depression, Want of Appetite, Sour ness of Stomach, Constipation, Vomiting, Thirst, &c., and to remove the effects of errors in Eating and Drinking. ENO’S FRUIT SALT.—-From the Rev. Dr Hurst, Vicar of .Collorly : —“ 1 have used your Fruit Salt for many years, and have vended your statements. 'The thanks of the public arc due to you for your unceasing efforts to relieve suffering humanity. Long may you live to be a blessing to the world.” ENO’S FRUIT SALT.—“After suffering for nearly two and a half 3’ears from severe headache and disordered stomach, and after trying almost everything and spending much money without finding any benefi', 1 was recommended by a friend to try END'S FRUIT SALT, and before I had finished one bottle I found it doing me a great deal of good, and now I am restored to my usual health ; and others I know that have tried it have not cnjo} r ed such good health for years.—Yours most truly, Robert Humphreys, Post Office, Barrasford. ” Agents for New Zealand, MESSRS. KEMPT HORNE, PROSSER, AND CO. S TEEDMAN’S SOOTHING POWDERS FOR CHILDREN CUTTING TEETH. CAUTICN TO PURCHASERS. The value of this well-known Family Medi cine has been largely tested in all parts of the world, and by all grades of society, for upwards of FIFTY YEARS. Its well-earned exten sive sale has induced SPURIOUS IMITA TIONS, some of which in OUTWARD APPEARANCE so closely resemble the ori ginal as to have deceived many purchasers. The proprietor therefore feels it due to the public to give a special caution against the use of SUCH IMITATIONS. Purchasers are therefore requested carefully to observe the four following distinctive characteristics, without which none re genuine : Ist—ln every case the words JOHN STEEDMAN, CHEMIST, WALWORTH, SURREY, are engraved on the Government Stamp affixed to each packet. 2nd—Each Single Powder has directions for the dose, and the words, John Steedman, Chemist, Wahvo; th, Surrey, printed thereon. 3rd —The name, Steedman, is always spelt with two EE’s. 4th —The manufacture is carried on solely at Walworth, Surrey, Sold in Packets by all Chemists and Medi cine Vendors. Sold by Kempthorne, Prosser and Co., Auckland. 63c
Medical. JOWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED. )0 WELL'S BALSAM of ANISEED. >OWELL'S BALSAM”of ANISEED. DUE Oldest and Most Effectual COUGH L REMEDY. EXTRAORDINARY TESTIMO- M NIALS. HER MAJESTY'S GUN BOAT NET LEY. Wide, Scotland. Dear Sir, — Having had a most distressing and :vcrc cough, which caused me many eeplcss nights and restless days, I was by his LORDSHIP the IARL of CAITHNESS to try your lost invaluable Balsam of Aniseed, ud I can assure you, with the first ose, I found immediate relief, even dihout having to suspend my various uties; and the first small bottle com letcly cured me, therefore I have the reatest confidence in fully recommend ng it to the million. Signed, W. LINZELL, H.M G.B. NETLEY. POWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED, i- Duo de Montabor writes : “Chateaudo Montabor, Aveyron. Sir, —Having suffered for some time ! rom an obstinate cough, accompanied villi fever, continuous head-adics, and dccpless nigh's, I resolved after having rainly tried several other medicines, to lave recourse to your BALSAM of ANISEED. I cannot resist, sir, the desire of making you acquainted with the really marvelous results which I derived from it. From the first dose I felt groat relief,-'j^edtadsymptoms grew feebler, the iiTit'atipn df the throat was calming down, and. T ‘recovered the sleep which had nearly. Wt me. The third dose delivered me completely, and I am now completely restored to health. Receive, sir, with (he expression of my gratitude the assurance of my distinguished sentiments. DUC DE MONTABOR.” JjOWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED, i “Sir,—l have for a long time suffered from a severe cough and tried all manner of remedies. Dr. I.iberecht advised POWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED; it cured me after a few days. You are at liberty to use this letter in hopes that othe s may benefit by it.— I am, .Sir, Yours. &c , ALBERT COUNT POTOCKI.” ,OWELL’S BALSAM OF ANISEED. WILL LOOSEN the PHLEGM imme diately.—The Dean of W esi minster’s Verger writes : “ I was advised to try the Balsam of Ani >ced; I did, and have found great relief. It is most comforting in allaying irritation and giving strength to the roice. ” Lionel Brough, Esq., the eminent actar, writes : I think it an invaluable medicine for members of my profession, and have always recommended it to my brother and sister artistes.” qPRULY an EXTRAORDINARY EX JL PECTORaNT.—Mr. Edward M. Ullctt, of Bury, Hunts., writes to Messrs. Palmer & Son, Ramsay ;—“ Having been in the habit o using Powell’s Balsam of Aniseed for a great number of years, I have great pleasure in bear ing testimony to its incomparable effects as an expectorant. 1 always find a single dose gives immediate relief, and a small bottle effects a perfect cure.” POWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED.— The effects of one teaspoonful taken in a little water before going to bed is extraordinary. No family should be without it in the winter. Sold by Chemists and Medicine Vendors throughout the World, is I '/id and 2s 3d per per bottle ; a great saving in taking family bottles, 11s each. Established over 50 years. Prepared only by THOMAS POWELL, Hlackfriars Road, London. A SK for POWELL’S BALSAM ANISEED of SOLD by all CHEMISTS and STORE KEEPERS. Observe the Trade Mark, “Lion, Net, and Mouse.” Wholesale Agents in the Australian and New Zealand Colonies -Elliot Brothers ; Eyf.rs & Solomon ; Felton, Grimv.-ai.de, & Co. ; P. and S. Falk;, Faulding & Co. ; Kockf, Tompsi r, & Co. ; Rosf.ntiiali. & Co. ; Kemptiiornf, Prosser, & Co. ;, S. II MT’ENUNG & Co.; IIEMMONS, LAWS, & Co. ; Berkley, Taylor, & Co. ; and all other wholesale houses. Proprietor— Thomas Powell, Blackfriars Road London. KEATING’S WORM TABLETS, A PURELY VEGETABLE SWEETMEAT, noth in appearance and taste, furnishing a most agreeable method of administering the only certain remedy for INTESTINAL or THREAD WORMS. It is a perfectly safe and mild preparation, and is especially adapted lor childten. TESTIMONIAL. Medical Hall Gildersome, Nov. 28th, 1876. Mr. Keating, Dear Sir, —I think it nothing hut my duty to inform you of the immense sale I have for your Worm tablets, which I may justly say is enormous, and in every case gives the greatest satisfaction. I have now in stock two bottles containing the Round Worms brought me during the last few days by customers, one Worm 40 yards long. I dare not be without the remedy.—yours respectfully, M. A. Walker. Sold in tins by all Chemists and Druggists Proprietor, THOS. KEATING, London, REWARD AND CAUTlON.—Whereas fraudulent imitations of this umsurpassed remedy hwe been sold, I hereby request any one knowing the vendor of the same com municate with me, on conviction of the offender a liberal reward will be paid. 637 BUGS, FLEAS, MOTHS, BEETLES And all other Insects ate DESTROYED by KEATING’S INSECT POWDER, which is quite harmless to domestic animals. In exterminating Beatles the success of this Powder is extraordinary, and no one need be troubled by those pests. It is per fectly clean in application. Ask for and be sure you obtain “ KEAT ING’S POWDER,” as Imitations are Noxious, and fail in giving satisfaction. ■Sold bv all Chemists in Tins, is. & 2s. 6d. each 637 ■ GRATEFUL—COMFORTIF G. jrpPPS’S BREAKFAST COCOA. “ By a thorough knowledge of the natural laws which govern the operations of oigestiot and nutrition, and by a careful application ol die fine properties of well selected cocoa, Mr. Epps has provided our breakfast tables with f delicately-flavoured beverage which may save us many heavy doctors’ bills. It is by tne judi cious use of such articles of diet, that a constitu tion may be gradually built up until strong enough to resist every tendency to disease. Hundreds of subtle maladies are floating atcund us, ready to attack wherever there is a ueal point. We may escape many a fata shaft b; keeping ourselves well fortified with puisblcoc and a properly nourished frame.” —The Chi Set vice Gazelle, SOLD ONLY IN PACKETS LABELLED JAMES EPPS AND CO, Homeopathic Chemists, London.
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ASHBURTON, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1880.
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Auctioneers and Commisssion Agents IjIDMISTON BROS. & GUNDRY 'J (late bullock AND CO.), ASHBURTON, General Merchants, Auctioneers, Stock, Station, Estate, and Commission Agents. Sales of Stock, Farm Implements, Ac., will be held at their Yards, Ashbur ton, and the Tinwald Yards, on alternate TUESDAYS. CASH ADVANCES Made on Stock, Produce, Ac., consigned for Positive Sale. EDMISTON BROS. & GUNDRY. 19 ALFRED HARRISON, AUCTIONEER, COMMISSION AGENT, ETC. SALES, Sales of Stock, Mer chandise, Furniture and Effects, also Pigs, Fowls, and General Produce. WEEKLY SALE Every SATURDAY at 12 o’clock. SALE YA"DS ATTENDED. ntriea can bo made at my office or at the Yards. Agent for the Transatlantic Fire Insurance Company. 5 FARMERS AND OTHERS. MESSRS. ACLAND, CAMPBELL, A CO. are prepared to supply Farmers and others with Station Stores, Fencing Wire, Fencing Staples, Standards, Ac., at Lowest Rates, and of First-class quality. AGENTS FOR THE ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY. CAPITAL £2,000,000 NSURANCES EFFECTED AT LOWEST RATES. ACLAND, CAMPBELL A CO., C 5 Auctioneers. PRE DK . pAVI TT , E/ st Street (Close to the Railway Station) Ashburton, Land and General C oinmission Agent. Orders taken for—Sydney Drays, Newcastle Coal, and Malvern (by the truck load). Build ing Materials of all kinds, Fencing Wire, Agricultural Implements, English and Ameri can, &c., &c. I MESSRS. POYNTZ & CO., , e state -' AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS. Rents and Debts Collected. Money advanced on Freehold Security. 7 Building Materials. Ashburton steam saw mills SASH AND DOOR MANUFACTORY. G. PARKIN, Proprietor, BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR. Moore Street, Every description of Timber and Budding Materials in Stock and supplied on most reasonable terms. Plans prepared and Estimates Given on ll;e shortest notice. 2G TOTARA ! TOTARA ! ! TOTARA ! ! ! NOTICE. To”m embers of County Councils, Road Boards, Contractors, and others. THE undersigned desires to notify that he is prepared to supply SAWN TOTARA (or Black Pine) for Bridges, Culverts Slabbing wells, or other purposes, of any dimensions, and in large or small quanti ties to suit customers. ALPHEUS HAYES, Timber Merchant, East street, Ashburton. N.B.—Building Timber, Firewood, Stakes, Ac., now on sale at the yards, East street, near Railway station, at lowest current rates, or can he delivered at any station along the line direct from the mills. Firewood by the truck-load at greatly reduced prices. 967a*—413g BRICKS. UNDERSIGNED having COM PLETED their KILN at Ashburton, are prepared to SUPPLY BRICKS, equal tr any made in the Colony, at any Station up or down. Samples to be seen at the Con pany « Offices, Ashburton, Eakaia, and V. inslowj W. MONTGOMERY & CO [Limited] 32 VIANAC for 1880, printed on a with Ashburton Direc ’ostal and Railway Guide, can be ed gratuitously at the “ Guardian ” PIANOFORTES, Harmoniums, and American Organs for sale on de ferred payments, at the rate of 10s. per week. H. M. Jones, Stationer, Baring square.
( Insurance. Liverpool and London and GLOBE INSURANCE COM PANY. Caiutal ... ... £2,000,000. Reserve Fund ... £1,300,000. Grain Insured whilst Growing, in Stook or Stacked. Every other description of Insurance at rates as low as any other office. LOCAL AGENTS. J. Stanley Bruce ... Ashburton. A. R. Markham ... Chertsey 484 g AT ORTH BRITISH AND MERCAN iN TILE INSURANCE COMPANY. Established, a.d. 1809. Capital ... ... ... £2,000,000 Losses already indemnified.., £5,000,000 Reserve ... ... ... £1,150,000 Ashburton Agents— -740g POYNTZ & CO. THE LONDON & LANCASHIRE FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Capital— Fully Subscribed, £1,500,000. JMRE INSURANCES of all kinds taken at lowest rates, special attention being given to Stack, Farm Building, and other Agricultural Risks. Applications by letter for insurance will be promptly attended to. The London and Lancashire being purely a Fire Company, the whole of its resources arc available to meet Fire claims and this feature will at once commend itself to the public, for the resources of the Company can never be applied to the settlement of Life Claims or Marine Losses, but every penny of its Capital (the whole of which could be called up at any time), together with its reserves, are available for Losses by Fire, and offer a complete guarantee that all engagements vs ill be fully carried out. Claims are met with promptitude and liberality. Agents for Ashburton— SAUNDERS BROS. 6 For Sale. TO CONTRACTORS AND FARMERS. WAGGON AND TEAM FOR SALE, By Private Treaty. FOR SALE, by private treaty, one first-class second-hand Waggon and six good Draught Horses, belonging to the Wcsterfield Estate. The new branch line being nearly ready for traffic, the pro prietor will have no further use for the waggon and team. Further particulars on applying to the undersigned, at the Wcsteifield Station. C. F. REED. February 15,1880. 51Gg-*}9c " POYNTZ AND CO. FARMS FOR SALE. ON EASY TERMS OF PAYMENT. M 1 150 350 400 23G 500 250 1100 400 have the following properties for sale : Acres, near Ashburton ~ at Rangitata „ „ Hines ~ ~ Chertsey Kyle 600 243 40 50 148 122 143 200 99 99 9 9 99 99 99 99 99 ~ Seafield „ Wakanui Creek ~ Ashburton Forks 9 9 99 ~ Longbeach 9 9 99 9 9 99 99 9 99 9 9 Also, Several eligible Town Properties in Ashburton, Tinwald. Rakaia, and Wins low, both for sale and to let. Apply, POYNTZ AND CO. 197 Ashburton. FOR SALE, ACRES Tussock Land, in I 3,000 Lots to suit purchasers. Very Liberal Terms. 74 SAUNDERS BROS. TO PRINTER^ MACHINE FOR SALE. FO R S A L E. One Second-hand Double Demy Tape Printing MACHINE, in thorough working order, with rollers, moulds, &c., complete. This machine has been replaced by a Double Royal Wharfedale, which necessitates removal of the Double Demy Machine formerly used for printing the “Herald ” and “ Guardian,” for hand or ateampower. Can be seen and all par ticulars obtained at our office. For a Country Office this Machine suits admirably, as it can easily be turned by hand, for which we have fitted a fly wheel and handle. Pkice £7O. WEEKS & DIXON.
Millers, &c. SAUNDERS BROS*. MILLERS, Grain Merchants, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS. Offices — EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Mills— GREAT SOUTH ROAD. AGENTS FOR THE LONDON AND LANCASHIRE FIRE INSURANCE CO And THE WALLSEND COLLLIERY. MOFFAT begs to inform the inhabitants of Ashburton and surrounding districts that his NEW FLOUR MILL AT WAKANUI HAS COMMENCED WORK, And hopes, by strict attention to busi ness, and turning out a First-class article, to merit a share of public support. Special attention paid to Gristing, and Farmers from a distance can have their Grist ground by return. 31 Hotels. THE WHEATSHEAF HOTEL, Wheatstone. Q H. WILLCOCKS. the Proprietor of the above fine Hotel can now offer Acom modation which cannot be surpassed in any house in Canterbury, and wishes to inform his friend? and the public generally that everything in his power will be done to make his patrons comfortable. The rooms are splendidly furnished and well ventilated. First-class Stabling and Paddocks in connection with the Hotel. Winns and Spirits of the Best Brands. G. H. WILLCOCKS, Proprietor, 138 Wheatsheaf Hotel. Boarding Houses. CENTRAL TEMPERANCE HOTEL, Bari .no Square (Near Town Hall). EF. -OPENING of the above commo dious and centrally situated Pri vate and Commercial Hotel. T. BROADBELT, PROPRIETOR, Is prepared to give Superior Accommoda tion to Boarders and the Travelling Public on REASONABLE TERMS. Weekly Board and Lodging ... £1 Weekly Board ... ... 14s. MEALS AT ALL HOURS. Dinner on Saturday from 11.30. Beds (single), Is. Gd. Private Room for Ladies. 153—G24a H. M. J ONES, Barino Square, LAW & COMMERCIAL STATIONER BOOK AND MUSIC SELLER. Toys, Fancy Goods, Violins, Strings, Concertinas, Ac. Magazines, English Papers, & Periodicals by each Mail. Bookbinding Executed with Despatch CHARLES REID, ASHBURTON SHOEING FORGE, Corner of East and Dodson streets. A large and varied experience in the manufacture and repair of Agricultural Implements and Machinery, warrants C. R. in guaranteeing sound and satis factory material and workmanship. Horses safely and scientifically shod on the spot. 252 Archery material.—bows from ss. each. Arrows from ss. doz. H M. JONES, Stationer, Baring Square.
T. CHAMBERS, JgOOT AND SHOEMAKER, East Street, Ashburton. Boots and Shoes of all kinds Sewn or Pegged. Repairs Attendee To. 48 TINWALD STORE. JAMES ESOOTT, GENERAL STOREKEEPER, IRONMONGER, DRAPER, Ac., Ac., Ac. 390 g TINWALD BOOT AND SHOE SHOP, C. HAWKINS. CH, begs to inform the inhabitants of , Timvald and surrounding districts that ho has taken the Boot and Slice Shop adjoining Mr. S. Stephens’, saddler, and hopes by strict attention to business to obtain a share of public patronage. 742 g 937 a MINE Cream-Laid ENVELOPES, No. [j G ; extra secure shape, ONLY 9s. 6d. per 1000 j 500, 55.; 250, 35., NETT CAS H. ALSO, — BANK NOTE AND LETTER PAPER WEEKS & DIXON, DIRECT IMPORTERS, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL S T ATIONE R S, ASHBURTON “HERALD” OFFICE. T. A. GATES, AB I N E T MAKER, PICTURE FRAME MAKER, AND UNDERTAKER, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, ASHBURTON. 4 JUST ARRIVED. PAPER BAGS, PAPER BAGS. CIONFECTIONERS, Fruiterers, 1 Grocers, Drapers, Seedsmen, Ac., can be supplied with Paper Bags, all sizes, and Printed or Plain. WEEKS AND DIXON, General Printers, . East rtrcet North. SCHOOL Requisites and Artist M vte rials. H. M. JONES, Static icr, Bari Souare. JjINVELOPES, NOTEPAPER, EN VELOPES, NOTEPAPER.—The cheapest ever offered in Ashburton, at the Herald Office, Wholesale Stationery Depot, Saunders’ Buildings.
Business Notices. IR NMONGERY. IRONMONGERY. CHEAPEST HOUSE IN CHRISTCHURCH. F. CROSS & CO., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL IRONMONGERS, Corner of Colombo and Hereford Streets, opposite Bank of New Zealand, CHRISTCHURCH, BEG to call the attention of their Customers and the public generally to their varied and well-assorted stock of every description of BUILDERS’ AND GENERAL IRONMONGERY, BRUSHWAEE, Ac., Ac.; also, always on hand, a large stock of Oils, Paints, Paperhangings, Varnishes, Ac, ; also, now landing, ex Elmiranda, from New York direct—Two and Three-Pronged Hay Forks, all lengths ; Two and Three-Bow Hay Rakes ; American Scythe Snathes, Lawn Mowers, and every description of Yankee Notions. FLY TRAPS ! FLY TRAPS ! FLY TRAPS ! RANGES. RANGES. RANGES. CHEAPER THAN EVER. F /''CROSS A CO. have now on hand one of the Largest , Stocks of Scotch and Leamington Ranges in the Colonies, and are now offering them at considerably reduced prices, and would call the attention of Architects, Builders, and the public generally to an inspection. RANGES—Watson and Gow’s “Etna,” with cast-iron oven and boiler, 3ft wide—£s. Ditto as above, with oven and side boiler’, and bright bands and mould, Bft. Sin. wide— L 7 10s. Leamington Ranges, all sizes, from 2ft. 9in. to Oft., and all prices from £4 each. REGISTER GRATES —Fine cast front with brick back—7d. per inch. Ground front and. brick back—lOd. per inch. Wright’s Patent Bivalve, with steel and ormolu bead, all sizes and patterns, from COs. each. FURNISHING DEPARTMENT. Being overstocked in this Department we are determined to sell at a little over cost, and give our-Customers the benefit of the in creased tariff, also to make room for shipments now landing, and to arrive, we invite recent arrivals and others to an inspection. We have also now landing ex Hurunui—OlL CLOTHS, all Widths ; CARPETS of every description ; HEARTH RUGS ; Hessians, striped for Cabinet makers; Scrim, Ac., Ac. Also, to arrive per Hereford, Pleiades, and other vessels—-White Lead, Oils, Varnishes, and Colors of every description. All Goods delivered Free within One Mile of Post Office. Country orders carefully packed, and every attention given, 4520 FURNISHING GOODS OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS. CARPENTERS’ TOOLS AT REDUCED PRICES.
OHNNDE R S 0 N, CANTERBURY FOUNDRY, CHRISTCHURCH, Sole Agent for the M'SHERRY GRAIN DRILLS, Will have on sale for next season a full assortment of these machines, varying from 10 to 17 hoes. Hoes, spring and peg, six to seven inches apart. Reapers and Binders by M'Oormick and Wood. Wire and extras for same. All kinds of plough fittings, shares, &c., kept on hand or cast at short notice. Fencing standards and wire, millstones, grindstones, flour dressing silk, leather and indiarubber belting and hose, reaper sections, machine oils, field gates, horse shoes and nails, rivets, bolts, nuts, plate and bar iron, steel, and every requisite for smiths’ work, all kinds of engine and boiler mountings, boiler and gas lubes, &c., Ac. Machinery of every description made on the most modern principles and design. Estimates and drawings furnished on application. Indents to Great Britain or America executed on favourable terms. Sole agent for Aveiing and Porter, Rochester, England. G and 8-h.p. Trac tion Engines by them on sale. Sole agent for John Wallace and Co., of London and Dundee, manufactures of Rolled Joists, &c. Sizes, prices, and cata logues on application, 312 FARMERS ! FARMERS ! FARMERS R. MoKERROW AND CO., ARE Cash Purchasers of Wool, Grain, . and all kinds of Farm Produce, and are also prepared to make Liberal CASH ADVANCES on the above placed in their hands either for sale or shipment to the English or Colonial Markets. A Large Stock of Comsacks, Wool packs, &c., for sale at lowest current prices. R. MoKERROW & CO., GRAIN MERCIIAN T S, RAKAIA. CO The Oldest Established Business in the County of Ashburton. D. WILLIAMSON AND CO., DRAPERS, GROCERS, ' IRONMONGERS, TEA, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS. The Best House in Town for MEN’S, BOYS’, AND YOUTHS’ READY-MADE CLOTHING. CELEBRATED BOOT AND SHOE DEPOT. 14 EROWN PAPER, strong, and large sheets, at s|d. per lb. WEEKS AND DIXON, Stationers, East street North (near the Railwry Station), Ash burton. CHRISTMAS Number Young Ladies’ Journal, London Journal, Family Herald, Family Reader, Boys’ Standard, &c. Just arrived. H. M. Jones, Sta tioner, Baring Square. TORE. OFFICE and Pocket Diaries for 1880] H. M. Jones, Stationer, Baring Square.
Business Notices. JUST ARRIVED, A CHOICE ASSORTMENT OF OFFICE AND HOUSEHOLD STATIONERY, PAPER BAGS, ACCOUNT BOOKS, DIARIES, Ac. To Meet the Requirements of the County of Ash burton, WEEKS & DIXON Arc now Importing, direct from the makers, Every description of Commercial, Law, and General Stationery, which they are in a position to supply, wholesale or retail, at prices that will compare favorably with any house in the Colony. The Goods now being opened up include a Choice Assortment •of Plain and Fancy Note Papers and Envelopes, and some very superior kinds. 10 2 CASES STATIONERY BALES PAPER 10 2 Commercial and Law Stationery Notepapers in great variety Envelopes of tire newest styles Inkstands and Bottles Pens and Penholders Pencils and Pencil Cases Account and Pocket Books, Etc. Biscuit Bags Flour Bags Milliners’ Bags. Wholesale and Retail. LIBERAL DISCOUNT FOR CASH. BOOK S (SCRAP, ALBUMS, Ac., Ac.) We have a small lot of the above, and being desirous of clearing out these articles, we shall be glad to dispose of them at VERY LOW RATES, so as to make room for incoming consigments of General Stationery. WEEKS AND DIXON Saunders’ Buildings, EAST STREET} SHBURTON.
Business Notices, RAKAIA ANNOUNCEMENT. G. A. VINCENT, PRACTICAL PAINTER, GLAZIER, PAPERHANGER, &c., Near Bank New Zealand, RAKAIA, BEGS to announce that he has com m enced Business in Rakaia, and all orders entrusted to him will receive prompt attention. 294 MEDICAL HALL. Established 1874. J QAM BRIDGE, DRUGGIST, FAMILY AND DISPENSING CHEMIST, Has always in Stock— SPONGES —Honeycomb and Turkey Toilet TRUSSES—Common Circular, Cole’s, Sal mon and Ody’s, Mocmain, &c. ELASTIC STOCKINGS —Knee Caps, Wristlets, and Anklets ; Abdominal Belts in Silk and Thread. FEEDING BOTTLES—Mather’s, Maw’s, Dean’s, Stocker’s, Ayrton and Saun ders’, O’Connell’s. INFANTS’ FOODS—Liebig’s, Hard’s, Neave’s, Ridge’s, Nestle’s. COD LIVER OILS—De Jongh’s, Lang ton’s, Holler’s, Foxe’s, Southall Bros, PERFUMERY—Piesse and Lubin’s, Rim mel’s, Gosnell’s, Briedenbach’s, Low’s, The Crown Perfumery Company’s HORSE AND CATTLE MEDICINES, lIOMCEOPATHIC MEDICINES—LeaIh and Ross’s, Turner’s, and Martin’s. TEETH CAREFULLY EXTRACTED. ' 2 james McDonald, PRACTICAL TAILOR, East stbeei, Asheurtoj. A good Stock of Tweeds and Cloths on hat d. Summer Goods open shortly. 71 GREENSTREET FORGE, Ashburton Forks. WILLIAM REVELL, Blacksmith, Wheelright, and Agricultural Machinist, HAVING considerably extended his Business Premises, can guarantee all work entrusted to him to be executed in a thoroughly competent manner, and with despatch. 359 g J. R. CHAPMAN, JOINTER, GLAZIER, PAPER HANGER & SIGNWRITER, Importer of Paper-hangings, White Lead, Glass, &c. The trade supplied at lowert Wholesale Prices. 17 WM. ANDERSON, SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER, Ashburton, HAS always in STOCK a complete assortment of every description of Saddlery, Harness, Whips, Saddlers’lron mongery, &c., imported direct from Eng land. Goods to order manufactured on the premises of the best Materials, and at the lowest rates. 11 BUTCHERS, BAKERS, GENERAL STOREKEEPERS, GRAIN AND SEED MERCHANTS, NORTON FARM, SEAFIELD. JONES AND CO., Norton Farm, Sea field, return thanks to their patrons for the hearty support accorded to them since Norton Farm was opened as a Butchery, Bakery, and General Store, and solicit a continuance of past favors, assuring customers that their interest will always have first consideration at the hands of the advertisers. Jones and Co. beg to inform their friends and the public in the Seafield and neighboring districts, that their Bread Meat, and Store Carts travel the following routes on the days given below : Seafield to Kyle, and Acton — Wednes days. Seafield to Wakanui Homestead, Waka nui School, and Creek, back by Christie’s Road — Thursdays. Seafield to North Seafield, Charing Cross, Dundas, Cambridge, returning by Pioneer Road — Fridays. In view of the Harvest, orders for at tendance of the Cart may be left at the Store, Norton Farm, Seafield ; Wakanui School, with Mr. Ginney ; with Mr. Lambie, at Kyle ; and with Mr Brown, blacksmith, Clontarf. JONES AND CO., NORTON FARM, Seafield. Butchers, Bakers, General Store keepers, Grain and Seed Merchants. AGENTS FOR THE ASHBURTON HERALD AND GUARDIAN. 679 a RABBITS! RABBITS!! P . HARPER, FISHMONGER AND POULTERER Near the Ashburton Hotel, East Street. BEGS to inform the inhabitants i f Ashburton that he HAS OPENED In the above line, and trusts, by stnu attention to business, and supplying bn! articles of first class quality, hopes t merit a share of public patronage OYSTER SALOON. Hot Fried Fish and Tea and Coffee at all hours.
Business Notices. TO FARMERS, LIVERY STABLE KEEPERS, SPORTING MEN, AND OTHERS OWNING HORSES. GEORGE KIDD, Moore Street, BEGS to announce the fact that the PRICE for SHOEING hacks and light draught HORSES is now REDUCED to 7s. per set, and that all horses of this description will be specially attended to by himself. Horses liable to cut are shod on a prin ciple of George Kidd’s own invention, which has proved an effectual cure for brushing. ‘ All kinds of blacksmith’s work, and repairs to agricultural machinery of any description done on the shortest notice. GEORGE KIDD, 75c-52Gg Moore street, Ashburton, WILLIAM ADAMS, Accountant and General Commission Agent. W. A. has started busines as above' in the Cottage next Road Board Office, A sh burton. Tradesmens’ books kept, Accounts Rendered, Rents Collected, Letters Written, business or private, Contractors’ Partnership Accounts Adjusted. Charges Moderate. WILLIAM ADAMS, Next Road Board Office, 512 g Ashburton. W. R. BOYLE, Moore street, Ashburton, Accountant, land, estate, and GENERAL AGENT. Loans negotiated. Absentees represented. Agent for the Victorian Insurance Com pany. Certificated Accountant in Bank ruptcy. 458 g CULLEN, GENERAL CARRIER and FORWARDING AGENT, Burnett street, Ashburton. Trains at tended daily, and ail orders promptly at tended to. 4COo NOTICE TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. WHEN you want any Copper, Zinc, Iron, or Tinware made or re paired, it will be to your interest to con sult JOSEPH HYDE, Moore street, Ashburton, And he will cure all complaints cheaply. 4G9g TO THE FARMERS OF THE ASH BURTON AND SURROUNDING DISTRICTS. CALL AT C "W" J} XJCKWOE ' TH ’ S High Street, Christchurch, And Buy your GROCERIES. Really Good Tea, 20s. per box, full size. Extra Superfine, 235. per box, full size. Extra Superfine, 90s. per half chest. Quality guaranteed. Alb other Goods equally low. 4G5a 02 Ph m <1 O Eh INK BAG h 3 O INK for Stencil Plates and Bag Marking, in quart bottles ready for use, on sale at the HF.RALT) AND GUARDIAN OFFICE, near railway station, RECEIPT and DELIVERY BOOKS for Threshing Machines, Grain, and Goods PRINTED on SHORTEST NOTICE. Samples can be seen at our Office. WEEKS AND DIXON, Stationers, General Printers, &c. Surveyor, Civil Engineers, &c. C E. FOOKS AND SON, £J[ CENSED a U TVEYORS AND LAND BROKERS Under the Laud Framfer Act, Government Contract Surveyors, Triangle, Wakanui Road, near Post-office ASHBURTON. 33 Conveyances. THE LONGBEACH COACH ! GEORGE WILLCOCKS respectfully acknowledges the liberal support which he has received during the short time his Coach has been running, and solicits a continuance of the same. The fares by Wiilcocks’ coach are exactly 3d. per mile ordinary fares, and lid. per mile for Saturday return. They are as under— Longbeach to Ashburton, ordinary 55., return Bs. Waterton to Ashburton, 3s. Gd. ordi nary, 6s. return. Ashton to Ashburton, 3s. ordinary, ss. return. Wheatstone to Ashburton, 2s. 6d. ordinary, 4s. return. SINGLE FARE RETURN ON SATURDAYS. The coach leaves the Booking Office, Quill’s Commercial Hotel, each day a 3.15; Post Office, 3.30. 0 o ECOOKSON, Wills Street, runs the , MAIL COACH from ■ Ashburton Railway Station to Green Street, Alford Forest, and Mount Somers, every ..Tuesday and Friday, returning Wednesday and Saturday at 8 p.m. |
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Messrs. J. T. Ford and Co. report on the live stock market for the week ending Thursday, the 26th inst., as follows ; At the Addington market of Wednes day last 5117 sheep, 230 cattle, and 124 pigs were yarded. We report no altera tion in the value of mutton, but a decided improvement in beef was noticeable throughout the sale, equal to 2s. Gd. per 100 lbs. Beef and mutton are selling at ridiculously low prices, and no doubt this state of things will sooner or latter find its remedy in boiling down or preserving. Store sheep are in fair demand, and when tho stubbles are cleared wo anticipate large sales of ewes for lambing purposes. Cross-bred sheep for turnip feeding are also in good demand, especially four-tooth ■wethers, but as this class of sheep is a very scarce article buyers will have to content themselves with younger sheep, which are commanding from 6s. Cd. to 7s. Gd. each. The top price for beef may he quoted at not above 20s. per 1001 b., and mutton from lid. to l|d. per lb. Merino ewes are selling from 3s. 6d. to 4s. 3d. each ; store merino wethers at from 3s. Gd. to 4s. each. Milch cows at from LG 18s. to L 8 10s. each. Pigs are in excellent de mand, and the supply by no means suffi cient for our requirements. Our entries were on account of Messrs. H. Overton, R. L. Higgins, Greaves, L. Tosswill, W. Hartnell, and others, and we succeeded in quitting all our lines at the above quotations. At our wool and skin sale on Thursday we had the usual attendance of buyers, and biddings throughout were very brisk. Rough fat brought from l§d. to l|d. per lb, Lambskins from Is. 9d. to 2s. sd. ; cross-bred skins up to 2s. Bd. each to 2s. lOd. bach. On Saturday last we yarded upwards of 36 horses, and disposed of 19, ex Wallabi, at from Lll to L2B each. Privately dim ing the week we have sold upwards of 150 head of [store cattle at from Li ss. to L 5 ss. each. Messrs Acland, Campbell and Co. report on the live stock market for the week ending Thursday, February 25th, as follows : At the Addington yards on Wednesday 5117 sheep came to hand, with a limited supply of fat sheep. The market was very slack, several lots being turned out unsold, and we cannot quote any improvement or alteration in prices, j Fat lambs sold freely at from ss. 6d. to Bs. 9d. There was a fair demand for store sheep, one line of 1100 mixed sexes, 2,4, and 6-tooth cross bred sheep being cleared at ss. sd. Cattle, 280 head yarded. The supply of beef was limited, and there was a decided improve ment in prices, best quality fetching np to 225. and averaging about 205., but we do not look on this rise as at all likely to last, the improvement arising from the short supply and several of the butchers requir ing cattle to go on with. Store cattle sold at late rates, there being a rather better demand for cows springing to calf. Three year old steers in forward condition fetched L 5 65.; mixed sexes, two to three years, L 4 12s. 6d. CHRISTCHURCH CORN EXCHANGE The following is the report of tho Corn Exchange for the week ending Friday evening, February 27th : The weather still continues favorable for harvesting operations. The farmers have not been unmindful to take advan tage of this. In many parts of the country the grain is now safely in stack. Threshing machine reports, take them all in all, show a large yield per acre. Large quantities of grain are now coining bo hand from the country stations. The' great bulk of the wheat is being shipped for London on growers’ account. Latest reports from Home continue to show the market firm. Timaru advices report wheat at 3s. 3d. to 3s. 6d.. but no busi ness doing, the farmers having determined not to take less than 4s. Wheat.—A few large sales were re ported during the week, but as a rule the farmers are either shipping on their own account, or in joint venture with the merchants. Sales have been effected during the week at equal to 4s. f.o.b. Several large parcels are under offer at the foregoing figures. Barley is in better supply. Several large parcels have changed hands at full rates. The quality now coming forward is better than at the commencement of the season. The demand is fairly good. Prime malting quality will command 3s. Bd. to 3s. 9d. per bushel. Medium to inferior samples arc not much sought after. Oats are coming forward very slowly. There is little or no outside demand except for really first-class samples. Tho local requirements are more than supplied. The remarks in last week’s report respect ing trial shipments of oats to Great Britain is now confirmed by arrangements being made for shipment. Prime milling samples are saleable in limited quantities at Is. fid., feed parcels at Is. 3d. to Is. sd. Grass seed is in better demand,“'but the large quantity offering precludes Any Im provement in price. Quotations as before, 2s. Cd. to 2s. 9d. Cocksfoot is a complete drug, although the samples offering are all that could be desired as to quality, while the price is absurdly low, and such as will not com pensate the growers. Prices arc nominal. Cheese and Butter.—There is no change to note in tho former article, 4d to sd. per lb. being the prices at which business is done. For the latter a better feeling is evinced by purchasers for outside demand ; parcels are saleable at from 7d to Bd.
MEMORANDA.
AUCTION SALES. This Day. By Mr. Alfred Harrison, at his Rooms, at 12.30 sharp—Bankrupt stock of Groceries, Ac. By Messrs. Buchanan and Co., on their premises, Havelock street, at 1 o’clock — Horses.
The Ashburton Guardian, COUNTY AGRICULTURAL & SPORTING RECORDER SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1880.
The Borough Council, since its birth, has been now and then discussing various schemes hy which a reliable supply of water could be obtained for the township, both for domestic and street flushing pur poses. Many ideas have been promul gated—sonic remarkable for their simpli city, others for their extravagance, and others for their absurdity. But up to the present, the genius of none of them have been of any use to the burgesses. The scheme adopted by the Council, the cost of which is estimated to be covered by a loan of L 15,000, is not to be thought of just now, as the ratepayers would have to pay a rate equal to a very decent rental on their properties ; and judging from the objections raised hy the ratepayers against their valuations, when their responsibili ties for taxes only amount to one shilling in the £ for ordinary rates, we are justified in assuming that a considerable difficulty would be experienced in extracting an extra eighteenpence in the £ from the pockets of the burgesses. That sum would certainly be required to meet the annual charges on the loan for the pro posed works. It is evident, then, that for some time to come this scheme must be laid 011 the shelf, and we must necessarily put up with a less expensive, if not so perfect a water supply. That such can bo obtained at a cost within the means of the Borough is well known ; but the reason it has not been carried out before now is not quits so clear. The probability is that the Council were so wedded to their
adopted scheme that they did not care to descend from the altitude of a high pres sure water supply which cost so much to initiate, to a practical but easily under stood idea, which asserts its reliability and simplicity to anj tyro in engineering. It- is only too well known to most of our residents that when the river takes a notion to overflow its banks, a supply of considerable magnitude comes down at unwelcome times to flood grain stores, dwellings, Ac. At the last meeting of the Council some slight discussion took place as to the practicability of utilising this oc casional overflow as a temporary supply for the town, with this difference that it should he constant as long as required, and not periodical and destructive. Mr. E. Saunders, one of the members of the Council, gave a brief out line of a method by which a stream could be brought into the side channels at a very small expense, and as ho possesses no insignificant practical knowledge in mat ters of this sort, and has given a consider able amount of his time towards obtain ing information for and calculating the cost of the furtherance and dclop ment of his scheme, his opinion on the m.vttcr will he a valuable one. His worship the Mayor has not been behind hand, and ho intends—so wc gather from his remarks at the last meeting of the Borough Council—to pin his faith to windmills as a source of supply. As wc know nothing of the details as yet, wc must wait until he lays his plans before the special meeting to be held on Monday next.
It is, at any rate, a matter of congratu lation to know tliat this subject is being taken np in such a manner by the Muni cipal body, and it is to be regretted that the funds at their disposal are not as ex tensive as their wishes to make improve ments. We must hope for some genius to propound a scheme at the special meet ing, providing the necessary funds to carry out works by which the various water channels may be converted into something more wholesome than they are now.
The Dunedin Cup. —The time of Mata, the winner of the Dunedin cup, 3mm. 5G.| see., is the fastest on record.
Rakaia R. M. Court. Henceforth the R. M. Court at Rakaia will open at two o’clock, instead of the earlier hour.
Harvest Thanksgiving. Harvest thanksgiving services will take place in most of the Christchurch places of wor ship on Sunday.
The Grain Market. —Messrs. Fiied lander Bros, announce to the farmers of the district that they are prepared to either purchase or make advances on grain, and as this firm have local conveniences, both for loading into trucks a ad storage in the township if necessary, they ought to pass a large quantity through their hands this season. Court Houses. —The various votes for Court Houses throughout the colony dur ing the present financial jmar exceed L 50,000. Of this sum, buildings at Wel lington absorbL2o,ooo ; Auckland, L 5000; Christchurch, LSOOO ; Oamaru, L3OOO ; Waimate, L4OOO ; Invercargill, L 4500 ; and Ashburton LSOO. The Upper Ashburton Assessment Court. —The valuation roll for the Upper Ashburton Road Board was adjudicated upon by Mr. F. Guinness yesterday, and about half-a-dozen objections were lodged. These were duly heard, and the roll, after being corrected in accordance with the result of the objections, was duly passed and signed.
Opening of the Methven Railway. The first train from Methven arrived at Rakaia ct 6.50 a. m. on Thursday, return ing to Methven at 10.10, after the arrival of the express from Christchurch. A good many people availed themselves of the opportunity of a free trip to Methven and back on the opening of the line.
Wheat Stack Burnt. —On the return of the train from Methven on Thursday, word was brought that Mr. James Dent, of Winchmore, had just had one of his stacks of wheat, which the men had only just completed, entirely destroyed by fire. No further particulars were obtainable.
Timaru Gas Company. —At the annual general meeting of the shareholders of this company, held on Wednesday night, a very satisfactory report and balance sheet were read, and it was decided to de clare a dividend at the rate of 15 per cent, on the past year’s business.
The Westland and Waimate. —Both these vessels are still in quarantine, as well as their passengers, who were landed at the quarantine stations, but cases of illness are rapidly decreasing, and no new cases have occurred. Big Trout. —Mr. Seahright, a Christ church angler, took a 151 b trout from the Avon 011 Thursday, with a minnow bait. North Canterbury Races. —lt is pro posed to postpone these races till Friday, April 2, to avoid their clashing with the Easter Monday Volunteer Review.
The Temperance Movement. The Rev. Matthew Burnett, tho temperance reformer, who is likely to visit New Zea land, in a letter giving an account of his recent farewell tour through Victoria, states that during the seven weeks over which it extended, ho administered the pledge to more than 1,000 persons.
Repartee. — Ti e oilier clay a friend remarked in a humorous way at the dinner table that his next neighbor but one had a very large mouth. The latter gentleman suffered his defeat with equanimity. After a short time speaker number one began to cough vio lently, saying that a fly had made his escape from his cup of tea, but had unfortunately gone down his throat. Speaker number two saw his opportunity and improved it by saying that the fly had made a sad mistake, for he was sure the poor creature thought it was going into the open air ! Number one stopped coughing. Sabbath Observance. —At a meeting of the Christchurch Sunday School Teachers’ Union on Thursday, th e following resolution was passed : —‘ ‘ That this meeting, feeling very anxious for the preservation of the sacredness of the Sabbath Day, do heartily agree with Mr. Councillor Lambert in his resolution before the Council to suppress Sunday trading, and hereby pledges itself to use all legitimate moans in its power to assist him or the City Council to obtain any enactment or law which will enable them more efficiently to secure the sacred observance of the Lord’s Da}'.” Apiarian Society. —A meeting of ladies and gentlemen interested in the formation of a Bee-keeping Institution, took place at the Congregational School, Manchester street, Christchurch, on Thursday. There was a good attendance, there being a number of ladies present. Dr. Irving was elected to the chair. The business of the meeting having been stated in a few words by the chair man, the meeting proceeded to the con sideration of the rules, a set of which had been prepared for that purpose. The chairman said that he had received from persons resident in Ashburton andKaiapoi, communications indicative of the warm in terest taken in the movement in the country districts, and suggesting that branch societies might be formed at the places named ; a letter to the same effect had been received from Dunedin. After some discussion it was resolved to alter the name of the Society, so that its operations might be extended, and call it the Canterbury Bee-keeping Association. The rules were then considered seriatim and at considerable length. A set of regu lations suitable to the circumstances of the association having been passed, the elec tion of officers and a committee was pro ceeded with. Dr. Irving was e’ectcd president, Canon Cotlerill vice president, Mr. F. Adams secretary, and Mr. J. P. Jameson consented to act”as treasurer pro tom. The following were appointed a general committee : —Mosdames C. W. Adams, F. Adams, Espinett, Manifold, and Miss Brown ; Messrs C. Hull, Bray, C. W. Adams, H. Purdie, Wheeler, G. Harris, W. Smith, Edwards, Dr. Camp bell, and the Rev. G. Wilks. It was also resolved that the general committee should elect a sub-committee from their number to act as the executive. A vote of thanks was passed to the church authorities for the use of the building, and a vote of thanks to the chairman terminated the proceedings. Seeing a Man Home. —l picked Sim mons up pretty near dead drunk, and took him home. When I got to his house, as I thought, I shook him a bit, and said, “ Hei-e you are.” “ Right,” said he, and gave a big bang at the knocker. Up went a window. ‘ Who’s there V’ screamed a woman. “I have brought the old man homo,” said I. “All right,” she cried, .and came to the door. She immediately seized hold of Simmons, and gave him such a shaking that his teeth seemed to rattle in his head. “ Who are you shaking of ]” says lie. “ Goodness gracious,” cried the woman, “ That is not my hus band’s voice. ” I struck a match, and she found she had been shaking the wrong man. “ There,” said the woman furi ously, “I’ve been sitting up here expect ing my husband home drunk, and now I’ve wasted my strength on a stranger. ” “Don’t he live here?” said I. “No,” said the woman, “He don’t.” “ What made you knock ?” said I to Simmons. “ Knock,” said he,” “ You told mo to.” “ I thought you lived here,” said I. “Glad I don’t,” said he. I suppose he was thinking of the shaking he’d had. At last I found where he did live, and got him home. Mrs. Simmons was sitting up for him. As soon as ever we knocked, out she came. “Oh !” says she, “ you’re the wretch as makes my poor husband drunk, are you V’ and she caught me a slap across the face. I’ve never seen a drunken man heme since. — “Cope’s aTo bacco Plant.”
Accountant in Bankruptcy. —Mr. J. E. Buchanan has been appointed by Judge Ward a certificated accountant in bank ruptcy.
Prolific Yield. — A field of oats on Mrs. Janies Birnie’s farm, Kaiapoi Island, threshed out this week, returned the enormous yield of 93 bushels per acre nett.
SanFranciso Mail. —Tho Homo mail, via San Francisco will close this morning at 10.20 at the Ashburton Post Office. The mail will he due in London April 13. Important to Farmers. —Mr. Joseph Clark is prepared to purchase grain fir cash, or to make advances to farmers wishing to ship their produce, and with that object in view will attend to his con stituents in Ashburton on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
The Rakaia Valuation List.—Thurs day, the 11th March, has been fixed as the day for completion and inspection of the new valuation list of the district, and objections will require to bo sent in by the 29th of the same month. The Court to hear these objections will sit at two o’clock in the afternoon of the sth April.
The Remote Future of Westland.— The “Hokitika Evening Star” thuses : —“The selfishness, as displayed by the Christchurch Chamber of Commerce, and almost all the deputations, in Canter bury and Otago, who interviewed the Minister, is commendable. They have no hesitation in asking for the impossible. They know no one but themselves, until the tax gatherer comes round. Then they recollect that there are neighbors, and at once endeavor to saddle them with the heavier burdens, whether having received any benefits or not. Westland ! your prospects in the face of sleeping cars, tiger rugs, foot-warmers, and perhaps sleeping car maids, arc ve r y remote indeed. You may pay, which is a privilege you are allowed to enjoy, but you are doomed to tramp, and manuka scrub placed on mother earth is your sleeping car.
Digby’s Bridge. —The contractor fer tile construction of the bridge near Digby’s made good progress until tho advent of harvest, when the carters struck for a substantial advance in the price of convey ing the material from the railway station to the site of the bridge. In consequence of this rise in the value of haulage the con tractor has for the present suspended operations, although the timber is now encumbering the railway station yard. All the piles are driven, about half the superstructure is completed, and in a very short time it is expected that the bridge will be open for tho limited amount of traffic expected to utilise the structure. A New Firm. —Messrs. Everett Bros., drapers, outfitters, &c., of Nelson and Christchurch, are about to open a branch of their establishment in the stores lately occupied by Hooper, Aitken, and Co., and at present used as an auction mart by Messrs. J. E. Buchanan and Co. The new firm intend opening for business on Saturday next, 6th March.
Civil Service Reductions. —Wo are informed on good authority that a Royal Commission will, at an early date, com mence their investigations into the inner secrets of the multifarious departments and offices considered to be necessary for carrying on the affairs of the colony. Hie necessity for the enormous army of officials employed has been severely com mented on, and has at last led to the ap pointment of a Coinmissicn of gentlemen who are to make a rigid scrutiny into the working of every department, with a view to weeding out the ornamental and retain ing the useful portion of the great army of officialdom. The work before the Com mission is a Herculean one, and will, if thoroughly and successfully carried out, deserve to he put on a parallel with the cleansing of the Augean stables.
Masonic. —At the regular meeting of the Thistle Lodge, S.C., on Thursday night Bro. T. Quill was elected W.M. in consequence of the removal of Bro. K. Hurst to Christchurch, At the meeting of tho Somerset Lodge last night it was proposed to celebrate the opening of the now Masonic Hall in Tancred street next month by a ball, and a committee was appointed to make the necessary arrange ments.
Taken in. —ln Tasmania the other day, a merchant, in anticipating that the Colonial Treasurer’s statement would cause the duty on salt to he doubled, bought 200 tons to land. Imagine his disgust when he found the duty was reduced from 30s. to 20s. per ton. Several merchants made like mistakes regarding other articles of merchandise. Anti-Fat. —At a certain railway station the other day a contractor, who is trying to reduce his proportions by partaking of “anti-fat mixture,” complained that it cost him Bs. a week to keep his corpulency within bounds. “Hear that,” ejaculated a son of Erin. “In this country men are doing their best to keep down their fat; in mine they can’t get rid of their lean. Surely this must he a feme country for the working man ! ” Adventures of a Piano. —This story (which we clip from the “ South Canter bury Times”) ought to skin the eyes of a certain Town Hall Company wc know of. Some time ago an accomplished musician, whom we shall call Herr Thumper, finding business dull, raffled his instrument—a half grand—which, having undergone severe wear, was in a rather tuneless con dition. As luck would have it, the lucky thrower was a prominent Philharmonist, ami this gentleman, believing thirty bank notes would be preferable to the musical notes of his acquisition, sold it for that sum to a firm of auctioneers and dealers. From the latter it found its way to an importing firm in New Zealand, whose name and stylo, to avoid unpleasantness, we will not mention. This occurred several months ago. Now for the sequel. Herr Thumper was travelling the other day with a musical company, when lie happened to call at a ■wayside township where the only place for entertainments is a Town Hall belonging to a public com pany. Besides the hall, a grand piano was hired, and Herr Thumper proceeded to examine it. “ Why,” said he, critically surveying his instrument, “ I’m bio wed if that isn’t my old half grand that I raffled at a few months ago.” “ Can’t be,” replied the hall-keeper, “that piano be longs to the Town Hall Company, and is a newly-imported instrument which they recently paid LISO to Messrs for.” “ that may he a newly-imported instru ment of the company, but it can’t deny its identity. It’s the old half grand which I’ve hired and raffled, and played on till 1 was sick and tired of my life.’’--Herr Thumper is now on his travels, and the story of his piano is operating like an eye-opener on many a musical circle, where tlie tricks of trade have hitherto been un suspected. A Difference. —Did you (says a writer iu a Home paper) ever notice the broad, comfortable, shady looking Leghorn hats in the milliners’ windows ! Jnst buy a woman one, and the first thing she will do will be to double up her dainty fist and punch a three-cornered dent on the right side; then she will pinch the front rim down and the hack rim up, and then stave in three or four more big dents at odd corners ; and, when it resembles in shape an old tin pap that has been a target for a stone-throwing match, she will remark upon tho “ elegance and grace ” of the affair. But just let a man jam in one side of his hat, and he will be proclaimed a wine-bibbing vagabond.
Use Plump Seed Wheat. —Wo have known • practical farmers to save their shrunken wheat for seed, after selling their plumper and more perfectly developed
and matured grain, because of the better price it would bring ; holding, also, that one hundred pounds of shrunken grain would seed more ground than one hundred pounds of plump grain. Possibly there may be no noticeallo deterioration in the product of a single season from inferior seed ; but that is to be doubted, and the practice is certainly contrary to the rules of good husbandry and the laws of nature, and should be discouraged by practice and sentiment of every fanning community.— “ Exchange. ” Besterday’s Court. —There was no Court yesterday.
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BRITISH AND FOREIGN. ( Reuter's Telegrams.) London. Feb. 25. The New Zealand loan is quoted at 105. Adelaide wheat, 61s. per 4961b5., ex warehonsc. At the wool sale to-day, 10,500 bales were catalogued, with an active demand, with a liklihood of a further advance. Tho Brindisi mails, per steamship Norfolk, has been delivered. (Argus Special.) London, Feb. 25. During the debate in the French As sembly on the Tariff Bills, M. Rouher’s speech stating the immense advantage of Free Trade to France was loudly applauded even by the Loft AUSTRALIAN. (Special.) Sydney, Feb. 26. In the Legislative Assembly last night the Government Education Bill passed the third reading, on a division of 42 to 6. Sailed—Rotorua, for New Zealand, yes terday. Brisbane, Feb. 26. His Excellency Sir Arthur Kennedy, Governor of Queensland, proceeds to England next month on private affairs. (Reuter’s). Sydney, Feb. 26. The Judge to-day prohibited the fur ther publication of the evidence in the case Shepherd v. Dibbs by the “Evening News.” His Honor deprecated the action of the paper, which he said was demoralis ing tiic public with prurient details. Sailed Rotorua, for New Zealand yester day ; Australia for Auckland. Sydney, Feb. 27.
It is currently reported here to-day that the Governor (Lord Augustus Loftus) has received a cable message from Eng land to the effect that the relations between England and Russia are in a critical state ; that war between tho two countries is im minent, and that the situation will be decided in a few days. The rumor neces sarily requires confirmation. Melbourne, Feb. 26.
At the mass meeting of Liberals hold last night, speeches were made by Mr. R. T. Yale, Sir Bryan O’Loghlin, and Mr. Graham Berry. The proceedings were of an orderly character. Saturday has been proclaimed a public holiday. The Chief Justice charged the jury in the Bank prosecution, and then allowed them to be set free until to-morrow. Adelaide, Feb. 26. Arrived—Orient steamship John Elder, from Plymouth. Brisbane, Feb. 26. The lion. Mr. Bell, President of the Legislative Council, will assume the posi tion of Acting-Governor during His Excel lency’s absence. PER OUR SPECIAL WIRE. INTERPROYIN CIAL. Auckland, Feb. 27. Messrs. T. and S. Morrin had 1 carcase of an animal, supposed to he infected with pleuro, sent to their yards in High street to-day from the neighborhood of Ellei’slie. It was examined by Messrs Goldsboro and Haines, veterinary surgeons, and a number of gentlemen interested, and their reports will bo sent to the Attorney General. At the meeting of the Pastoral Associa tion a resolution was passed requesting Government to trace and purchase the cattle recently imported from Australia, in order to destroy them, and thus stamp out the disease. The cost would beLSOO. Mr. Buckland, in event of this being done, offers to furnish a list of the purchasers and the prices given when sold at his yards. Government are urged to quaran tine Ihe cattle expected bj’ the Hero from Sydney. Cattle are also expected shortly from Queensland. Mr. McKelvie, an old Auckland colonist, has sent to Auckland Museum, by the Loch Ure, from London, a collection of Maori curiosities, which had been sent to England more than thirty years’ago, also a large collection of silver and copper coins, and twenty curious medals.
The “ Timaru Herald,” having refused to apologise for the statement made respecting the condition of the barque Glimpse, Captain Norris has determined to proceed with the action for libel. Grahamstown, Feb. 27.
Efforts have been made to induce Go vernment to compel holders of timber rights over waste land to relinquish their claims <0 the land denuded of timber, that the same may be thrown open under the Homestead Act.
0. Firth Mcller, Auckland, owns one million acres on the Upper Thames. He intends giving a banquet after harvesting, and now prefers a claim against Govern ment for L 2.452, cost of improving the navigation of the Upper Thames river. It is said some Ngatohaki natives con cerned in the late attack on the surveyors, have joined Te Whiti’s followers. Taukanga, Feb. 27.
J. C. Young, late Government Land Purchase Agent, was arrested yesterday on three informations for stealing moneys entrusted to him in his capacity as land purchase agent. The amounts are LSI, L 7, and LlO. Bail was accepted, himself in LI,OOO, and two sureties of LSOO each. The case will be heard to-morrow.
Hawera, Feb. 27,
The Constabulary are steadily working at the formation of the road, and are about one mile from’ Kaupokonui. A picket of ten men is constantly stationed at Kaupokonui bridge, as it seems that in case of hostilities the enemy might seise the bridge and render direct com munication with Hawera difficult. An earth work protection is also being thrown up at camp.
The Commission on Native is still sitting hero, but will conclude to morrow. A large number of natives have been examined, and their claims and grievances fully gone into by the Com mission.
Wellington, Feb. 27.
A petition is in course of signature calling on the Mayor to convene a meet ing for the purpose of urging the necessity of pushing on the completion of the Wel lington-Foxton railway. Seventy-five men engaged by G aver ment left for Waimate Plains this after noon, when they commence work in form ing the roads. “ Wellington Prices Current,” issued to-day, states that the hank rate for deposits will be reduced early next month, and the open market supply of money is rather less restricted, though still a good deal short of the demand, and from 10 to 12i per cent, is paid on mortgage of real estate.
A man named John Connelly, ex tele graph operator, was charged with impos ing on the relieving officer by obtaining from him half-a-crown, and spending it in beer. He was sentenced to four weeks’
hard labor, and on another charge of im posing on a tradesman he received a simi lar sentence. Grf.ymouth, Feb. 27. In the last match between the Grey month rangers and the Westland rifles, the funner made 073, this is believed to be the highest score yet made in the colon} - . Lyttelton, Feb. 27. The nominations for the Canterbury Jockey Club Handicap of LSOO close on Monday. In nominating, the age of the animal at the time of entry is required. Arrived—Southern Cross from Welling ton ; Island Lily from Chatham Islands. The Dunedin whaler Splendid had taken four whales, and lost four others through not having gear to hold them alongside. Christchurch, Feb. 27.
The University Senate sat again this morning. An application from Mr. Percy B. Adams, to be admitted to an ad eutidem M.A., was withdrawn, the certifi cate forwarded by him being informal. The other business consisted of arrange ment of details of examination. The Senate at its rising adjourned till Monday afternoon. The Otago crew won the boat race easily. They outpaced the local men from the start, and came in five lengths ahead. The betMng was also against them—and the result was a complete surprise. It is attributed to the difference in the style of rowing and the long sliding seats used by the Otago men. The Bicycle Club races come off to morrow. There are three events, all handicaps, one mile, four miles, and ten miles. Cntten, the Otago competitor, is at scratch in the first and last, for which alone he has entered. There are eight entries in the ten mile. Timaru, Feb. 27. Duncan Cruikshank was yesterday com mitted for trial at Waimate for fraudulent bankruptcy, making the third case of the kind for hearing at tli 3 District Court at Timaru on Monday. There are thir teen other criminal cases on the list, in cluding nine riot cases. Very few transactions have yet taken place in new grain, deliveries being very light. Merchants’ prices are 3s. 3d. to 3s. Cd. for wheat, Is. 3d. for oats, and 3s. to 3s. 3d. for barley, bat farmers are disin clined to accept these at present. The weather is still very changeable. Oamaru, Feb. 27. A man named James Dcering committed suicide to-day by drowning himself in the Creek as Ngapara. Ho had lately come out of a lunatic asylum, and the act was in consequence of an unsound mind and No inquest will be held. Dunedin, Feb. 27. A quartz reef, carrying silver in con siderable quantities, has been discovered on the main Cadrona range. Samples of ore will be sent to Dunedin for assay. The Native Land Purchase Commission sat again at Waikouaiti to-day, and ad journed till to-morrow. Ann Ward, a servant at Fidler’s Auld Scotland Hotel, where she had been only for a week, gave birth to a child on Wednesday, which was asterwards found dead in a water closet. The girl was taken to the hospital. Ihe body of the child was removed to the morgue, where it awaits the usual inquest. His Excellency the Governor has not received any information concerning pro bability of war between England and llussia referred to in Reuter’s Sydney message to-day. Robert Irving was killed and Hugh M'Cann seriously injured at Blue Spur. They were larking together as the trucks came up the incline, and got caught by a rope, being dragged round by the winding gear. In Abraham’s sweep the first money goes to Telford, Alexandra ; the second to Morkane, Port Chalmers ; the third to Paterson, Octagon Hotel. In Dodson’s sweep the first goes to Yallance, the second to three work girls in a local factory, the third to Timaru. In the 1 ress consulta tion, H. Lyon gets first, Grant and Co., of the steamer Wellington, second, and the third goes to a resident of Napier. In Cameron’s consultation, the first prize, LIOOO, goes to Clutha ; the second to G. Spooner, Dunedin ; the third to Captain A. Palmer. The Chinese arrested at Cromwell, charged with selling spurious gold, was discharged, the police failing to prove the ale by him. Balclutiia, Fob. 27. At a meeting of the Clutha Council to day, John Watson’s tender to erect the Balclutiia bridge, L 10,953, was accepted, Council giving back security for indent of iron from England. 4,
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LATEST FROM EUROPE. [Reuter's.) Constantinople, Feb. 25. A Greek lias been arrested at Stamboul, having a number of bombs in his posses sion. He is suspected of conspiracy. London, Feb. 26. An anti-rent meeting was being held to-day at Portadown, Ireland, when a large body of Orangemen made an attack on the assembled crowd. A serious con flict ensued, and a number of both sides were wounded. St. Petersburg. Feb. 25. Fears are entertained that a serious Nihilistic outbreak will take place in this city on Wednesday next.
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DUNEDIN SUMMER MEETING. First Day, Thursday, Feb. 26. The weather was very dull, owing to the heavy fog hanging over the hills, but there is little likelihood of rain. The Governor and Lady Robinson arrived on the course early, being received by the officers of the club and conducted to the stand reserved for them. 'fatator was scratched for the Cup early this morning. Two totalisators are at work, and fairly patronised. The principal one, to have been stationed in the paddock, did not put in an appearance. When the first event started, at one punctually, 2000 persons were on the course. As usual, the sandhills at the back of the course were extensively patronised. ■free handicap. Luna ... ... ... ... 1 On Dit 2 Tera ... 3 Won by a nose, after a capital race. Time—lmin. 4Sscc. CHAMPAGNE STAKES. Sir Modred 1 Revoke colt ... ... ... 2 Waimea colt ... ... ... 3 Time—lmin. 21sec. The Dunedin Cup, a handicap of 500 bovs., with a sweepstake of 11 so vs. each added, the second horse to re ceive 50 sovs. and the third 20 sovs. from the stakes. Two miles and a distance. Mr. E. Cntts’ b g Mata, syrs., Bst. 91b. (F. Matthews) 1 Mr. R. Ray’s b m Titania, 6yrs., 7st. Mbs. (Wattic).., ... ... ... 2 The Hon. W. Robinson’s br h Foul Play, syrs. (including 71bs. penalty), Bst. 12lb. (Derritt) 3 Longhnds, Grip, Camballo, Hornby, Libeller, Atlantic, and Betrayer also ran. Natator was scratched early in the day. Mr. Robinson declared to win with Grip, and Mr. Ray with Titania. Betting; Even money against Titania, 3 to 1 Mata, 4 to 1 Grip, 6 to 1 Foul Play, 7 to 1 Hornby and Betrayer, 100 to 6 Camballo, 100 to 5 Longlands, and Atlantic. L 321 was invested in the Cup Race in tliQ
totalisator, and the odds .against Mata were a trifle over 5 to 1.
When the hell rang for saddling the paddock was thronged, and each horse was surrounded by a group of admirers and critics, particularly the two who stood first in the betting, Titania and Mata. The scratching of Natator did not cause much surprise, as it was freely rumored on the previous' night that he would not go. Longlands and Hornby were the first out, and it was not long before the whole ten were marshalled in front of the starter. At the second attempt the lot were sent away on tolerably fair terms, Betrayer being the first to show in front, Longlands last.' Coming round to the stand, Libel ler led, closely followed by Giip and At lantic, Camballo and Foul Flay headed the rear division. Libeller and Atlantic con tinued first and second round the turn, Grip and Mata running together a length behind. Next came Camballo, Foul Play Titania, Hornby, and Betrayer, in the order named, with Longlands tailing oft". At three quarters of a mile, Wattle brought Titania up through her horses, and, passing the stand the second time, the favorite was fairly in front, a little before Libeller and Camballo, next to whom lay Atlantic, Mr. Robinson’s pair, Hornin' and Mata in a cluster. Round ing the turn to the right, Titania began to draw further away, and Libeller and Cam ballo to drop back. At this juncture At lantic and Mata took second and third places. At the back of the course and half a mile from home, the field momen tarily closed together again, with the ex ception of Longlands. Before reaching the distance post, however, the final effort h.ad found out the weak spots of the ma jority, and the final struggle was left to Titania, Mata, Betrayer, Foul Play and Grip. Mr. Hay’s marc held a clear lead as they turned into the straight, but Mata gradually drew up on the outside, and Derritt at the same moment calling on Foul Play, the Wellington Can winner, joined issue, and a most exciting run home ensued. Wattie rode the favorite desperately, and she responded gamely, but Mata had the most in him, and once inside the rails he got his head in front, and gaining inch by inch won a fine race by a head. Foul Play, whose final rush was a little too late, and on whom the weight told too much, could not get quite up. but he was beaten by only half a length for second place.' Grip was fourth, Betrayer fifth, Camballo sixth, Libeller seventh, Hornby eighth, Atlantic and Longlands last of all. Time—3 mins. 56£ secs. This is the best time on record, beating the dead heat of last year by three quarters of a second. The next best was Templeton’s 3 mins. 59 secs in 1878. ladies’ purse. Hilarious ... ... ... 1 Volunteer ... ... ... 2 Chancellor, Lonehand, Billingsgate, and Mario Antoinette were scratched. Volun teer was scarcely backed for the race, which was won hands down, by Hilarious. No time was taken. publicans’ pandicap. Luna ... ... ... ... 1 Billingsgate ... ... ... 2 Natator ... ... ... 3 Betting—3 to 2 agst. Natator, 2 to 1 the others. Luna led from the start to finish, and won easily in 1 min. 19sec. Natator was second for nearly half the distance, when Billingsgate passed him, but could not get near Luna. SELLING RACE. Adamant ... ... ... 1 Gleiidync ... ... ... 2 Glengarry ... ... 3 Maud ... ... ... ... 0 Concrete 0 Betting—3 to 1 on Adamant, who won rather easily.
Second Day—Friday, Feb. 27. The weather is beautifully fine, and fully 2000 people were on the course when the first race started. The Governor and lady were present. The proceedings opened with the
Handicap Hurdle Race of Go sovs., the second horse to receive 10 sovs. from the stakes. Two miles and a dis tance, over 10 flights of hurdles.
Mr. D. M‘Mastor’s ch g Scamp, aged, 9st. olbs. (Allen) ... ... ... 1 Mr. G. W, Luun’s g m Alice Grey, aged, Bst. lOlbs. (Clifford) ... ... 2 Mr. J. Cotton’s b g Thilo, C yrs., 9st. (Owner) 3 Lonehand, Black Prince, Robin Hood, Architect, Antoinette, also ran. Betting—s to 2 on the field. Black Prince, Lonehand, and Scamp being mostly taken. At the fall of the flag Scamp and Archi tect went to the front an?l cleared the first hurdle together, closely followed by Robin Hood, Alice Grey, and Lonehand, while Black Prince, Antoinette, and Thilo brought up the rear. At the next fence Robin Hood fell, and was out of the race thenceforward, while Lonehand baulked once at the succeding hurdle. Scamp and Architect meanwhile raced away together, followed at a couple of lengths’ distance by Black Prince, Thilo, and Alice Grey, in the order named. Pass ing the stand the second time, the little horse "was still in front with Architect close up, Thilo next, slightly ahead of Black Prince, who in turn held a couple of lengths advantage of Alice Grey and Antoinette, Lonehand bringing up the rear, and fencing in a most awkward man ner. Going round to the back of the course Architect began to fall back, and his place was filled up by Thilo, while, at the same time Clifford began to bring Alice Grey nearer to the front. Turning into the straight Scamp had a slight lead of Thilo, while Black Prince and Alice Grey were coining up fast, and a slashing race home ensued. All were hard ridden, but Scamp held his own well, and though Alice Grey came with a tremendous rush and passed Thilo at the stand, the mare could never quite get to Mr. M‘Master’s horse, who won by a length, Alice Grey second, Thilo a good third, Black Prince fourth, Architect fifth, Antoinette sixth, Lonehand seventh. All jumped splendidly except Robin Hood and Lonehand.
Time —4uiin. o-isecs. The Du.vedix St. Lkoek, a sweepstake of 10 sovs. each, with 250 sovs. added. Fox- thx-ee-year-olds. Colts, Bst. lOlbs.; fillies, Bst. 71bs. The second horse to receive 60 sovs. from the stakes. One mile and thx-ee-quarters and 132 yards. Nomination, 2 sovs.; closed with 49 subscnbei-s. Hon. W. Robinson’s blk c Grip, by Slander—Awatea (Derritt) ... ... 1 Mr. G. Fraser’s hr c Betraj-er, by Ti-a -ducer—ldalia (Matthews) ... ... 2 Mr. J. 11. Lunn’s b f Marie Antoi-
nette, by Traducer—Maria Theresa, (Clifford) Messrs Mason and Yallance’s b c
Volunteer, by Totara Seabird
(Nolan) 0 Betting—Even on Grip, 3 to 2 agst Betrayer, 6 to 1 agst Marie Antoinette, 10 to 1 agst Volunteer. The four were sent away to a most atrocious start, the lot being spread out in single file, with Betrayer in front, Grip next, Marie Antoinette third, and Volun teer more than half a dozen lengths be hind the filly. After going a few hun dred yards Grip ran up to Betrayer, and shortly afterwards headed him, leading at the half mile by a couple of lengths. Passing the stand the black colt was fully two lengths in front of Betrayer, who was a length before Marie Antoinette, Volunteer acting as whipper - in four lengths in the rear. Going round to the right, Betrayer began to diminish the gap between himself and the favorite, and at the same time Volunteer crept up to Marie Antoinette’s girths. This contest promised to be a very exciting one. At the far side of the course a mile and a quarter had been covered, and here Betrayer rooinen*
tarily headed Grip, but Derritt let go bis colt’s head and he speedily took first place again. Coming round to the straight Mario Antoinette came with a great rush, and passing Betrayer went on in pursuit of Grip. Up the straight run in, a grand tussle ensued between the three, but Grip had always the best of it, and shakingoffßetrayer’s determinedchaMengo lie won with a lot in hand by a length, Marie Antoinette third. Volunteer last. Time— Smins. 30 There was L 320 in the totalisator, and the winner’s odds stood at 2 to 1. Dunedin Jockey Club Handicap, of 200 sovs. One mite and three quarters. Hon. W. Robinson’s Foul Hkv, syrs. 9st 31bs. (Derritt)... ■£. w.o. Foul Play being the only acceptance for this race, cantered round without any notice being taken of him. Stewards’ Free Handicap of 100 sovs, Acceptances 5 sovs., of which 2 sovs. each will go to the second horse. One mile and half. Mr. R. Ray’s b m Titania, 6yrs, Bst. (Wattie) ... ... ••• 1 Mr. P. Butler’s ch m Luna, Cyrs, 7st. Gibs. (Ruddings) 2 Mr. J. Ghaafe’s b h Atlantic, 4yrs, 6st. 51bs. (Thompson) 3 Longlands and On Dit also ran. Betting—3 to lon Titania, 2to 1 agst. Luna, 3 to 1 any other. Titania got all the best and Atlantic all the worst" of another bad start. After getting fairly into their stride On Dit dis possessed Titania of her lead, and led past the stand by half a length. Two lengths behind the brown filly came Luna, a clear length before Atlantic and Longlands, whom Clifford had the whip on soon after wards. When a mile had been traversed Titania had again taken the head of affairs, but On Dit stuck pretty close toiler till a quarter of a mile from home when she had shot her bolt, and dropped back, Luna then went in chase of the favorite, and turning into the straight the sem blance of a race took place, but Titania was soon seen to have things all her own way, and drawing away at every stride, she won hands down by two lengths. Time—2min. doscca. There was L32S in the totalisator, and On Dit stood at 2 to 1. Novel Race, of 80 sovs. One mile and a quarter. The winner to be sold by auction with all his engagements, and the whole proceeds of the sale of the liorse to go to the funds. Mr. J. H. Lnnn’s b g Robin Hood, aged, 7st. 41bs. (Webster) ... ... 1 Mr. W. C. Mackay’s ch h Duntroon, aged, 7st. (Rudings)... ... ... 2 Mr. D. Corsan’s b g Glendyne, syrs., 7st. 71bs. (Hodson) ... ... ... 3 Concrete also ran. Betting— 3 to 2 agst Robin Hood, 2 to 1 agst Duntroon, 3 to 1 agst the rest. Concrete and Robin Hood cut out the running, and led past the stand, with Duntroon a length behind them. At the back of the course Robin Hood and Dun troon passed Concrete, and raced away together. The favorite held a lead until a quarter of a mile from home, when the whip was pulled out to Duntroon, and all seemed over. The half brother to Trump Card, however, came with great game ness, and, collaring Robin Hood half way up the straight, Webster had also to use the whip freely. A great struggle took place, first one and then the other having a slight advantage, but in the end Mr. Lunn’s horse had a shade the best of it, Webster landing him first on the post by a head. Glendyne a bad third. Time—2min. 25secs. There was L 214 in the totalisator, and even money on the winner. The Railway Plate, of GO sovs. The gift of David Proudfoot, Esq. Three quarters of a mile. Weight-for-age. Mr. E. Cutts’ b g Mata, syrs., Bst. lllbs. (Matthews) ... ••• ••• 1 Mr. H. Prince's 2yrs., Gst. lOlbs. (Nolan) 2 Mr. Ray’s b h Templeton, aged, 9st. 11b. (Owner) ... 3 Betting—3 to 2on Mata. Mata got the best of the start, and cut ting out the running, won in the com monest of canters by half a length. Hilarious, who came alongside him most of the way on sufferance, was second ; Templeton last, three lengths off. Time—linin. 21secs. HACK RACE, Of 20 SOVS. Spey won, beating four others.
CRICKET.
ASHBURTON V. TIMARU. A match between these two clubs took place on Thursday on the Domain ground, Ashburton. A very strong team had been selected to represent the local club, but at the last moment it was discovered that Grant, Anderson, Saunders, and Westenra could not take part in the game, and their places were filled by less experienced players. The Timaru club was also unfor tunate, only eight players arriving to do battle on its account. Shortly after noon operations wore commenced by Timaru taking the field, and Hodder and Denshire going to the wickets for Ashburton. Neither of these usually reliable batsmen contributed anything considerable to the score, and Rooks and Andrews also failed to make a prolonged stay. Buchanan placed 22 to his credit by very good cricket, and Fagan and Groves obtained 13 and 10 respectively by hard, if not very scientific hitting. The bowling was straight but very simple, and with a better ground probably a much larger score would have been made. After lunch Timaru took an innings opposed to the bowling of Fagan and Andrews, but no stand was made, the total only reaching 19, or 57 behind that of their opponents. The bowling was good, Fagan being particularly distinc tive. At half-past three Denshire and Hodder again appeared at the wickets, and the former gentleman commenced the best innings we ever saw played in the county. He compiled 55 by really good cricket, and perfectly at home with every description of bowling opposed to him ; his defence was very confident, and hitting clean and effective. Andrews also played a good useful innings, making 27. None of the other players reached double figures, but the sub stantial contributions of the two'gen tie men referred to, brought the total up to 100. The second innings of Timaru, chiefly assisted by Jones (25), produced 49, leaving Ashburton victorious by 108 runs. The following is the score : Ashburton—lst innings. Hodder, b Rothwell ... ... 1 Denshire, c Cook, b D’Emden ... 4 Fooks, b Rothwell ... ... 5 Andrews, b D’Emden ... ... 1 Buchanan, b D’Emden ... ... 22 Whitley, Ibw, b Rothwell ... I Pagan, st D’Emdeu, b Jones ... 13 Marsh, b Jones ... ... ... 6 Groves, b D’Emden 10 Mahoney, b Jones 3 Brordbelt, not out ... ... 0 Byes 10 76 2nd innings. Hodder, b D’Emden 3 Denshire, c and b Godby ... 55 Fooks, b Rothwell... ... ... 0 Andrews, b Rothwell ... ... 27 Buchanan, b Rothwell 1 Whitley, c substitute, b Rothwell 2 Fagan, c Lusson, bßothwell ... 0 Marsh, b Mahoney, c Lougn/il-JSodby ... 1 Groves, not out ... ... ... 1 Broadbelt, absent... ' -.i, ... 0 Byes... ..; ... ... 4 Leg-byes 1 Widea 5 i’oQ
THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1880.
ASHBURTON RETAIL LIST. s. d. s. cL Butter, inferior to best 1? lb o 6 to 0 10 Eggs, If? dozen - - I 0 to I 3 Cheese, prime quality, I'’’ lb o 8 to I 0 Bacon, piime smoked, U lb O 10 to I 0 Hams in cloth, 1? lb - I 4 to 1 4 Flour in bags, li? loolb 14 6 to 0 0 Oatmeal, 251b - 6 0 to 0 0 Lard, 1? lb - - - 0 9 to 0 0
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, Ac., Ac., 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 Ids efforts to please, he is prepared to' guarantee a pericct fit in eA T cry case. TANCRED STREET, (Next Orr and Cl’s.) CRAIGHEAD & CO. 9S2a MESSRS. H. MATSON AND CO., AUCTIONEERS, Ao., Hold fortnightly stock SALES at Ashburton and Tinwald. Next sale at TINWALD YARDS, on TUESDAY, March 2nd, 1880. 0. PERCY COX, 427# Agent, Ashburton.
WHEAT FREIGHT TO THE UNITED KINGDOM. nnHE undersigned, having I completed their charters for the ensuing grain season, will regularly despatch first class iron ships to various ports in the United Kingdom. Ships. The Bruce, Capt Soulh colt British Empire, Capt Mather Remonstrant, Capt. Stod dart Pleiades, Capt. Setten 1 146 1490 1045 Class. "A/ ' Aa l Ai A; London direct. A port of call in the U. Kingd’m for ordr’s A direct port in U Kingd’m A port of call in the U. Kingd’m for ord’rs Mar. 15 fn all March In all March To fol low Several other equally high class iron vessels are also chartered, and will follow. For freight, apply to P. CUNNINGHAM & CO. ; Or to ROYSE, STEAD, A CO., 488g* ’ Christchurch. ENGLISH WHEAT SHIPMENTS. THE Undersigned are prepared to ship wheat to London or any other Port in the United Kingdom for farmers or others, making liberal CASH ADVANCES against same on favorable terms. Farmers placing their Wheat in our hands for shipment can rely upon the ENGLISH CHARGES being REDUCED to a minimum, and upon receiving PROMPT ACCOUNT SALES. Intending shippers wishing to avail themselves of the present opportunity of testing the London and other English wheat markets, are recommended to make IMMEDIATE APPLICATION for space. ROYSE, STEAD, & CO., 489g* Christchurch. NOTICE TO FARMERS. J | IHE undersigned will be prepared to treat with farmers and others in Ashbur ton, every Wednesday and Saturday, for the PURCHASE of GRAIN, or SHIP MENT on ACCOUNT of GROWERS. JOSEPH CLARK. February 28, 1880. 5500*
Gkaijt. —The grain season has now fairly commenced on the railway, and the first grain special ran on Wednesday from Christchurch to the Port. |
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THE DOCTOR’S HEAVY BRIGADE.
❖ It is said that the late Dr. Guthrie once attended divine worship as a hearer in one of the Highland kirks on a warm Sunday afternoon. What he saw, heard, and thought, is to be gathered from the fol owing impromptu ; O’er their demoted head While the law thundered, Snugly and heedlessly Snored the six hundred. Great was the Preacher’s theme ; Screw’d on was all the steam ; Neither with shout nor scream, Could he disturb the dream Of the six hundred. Terrors to right of them, Terrors to left of them, Terrors in front of them, Hell itself plundered Of it’s most awful things ; All those unlawful things, Weak minded Preacher flings At the dumbfoundered. Boldly he spoke and well; All on deaf ears it fell; Vain was his loudest yell Volleyed and thundered ; For, caring (the truth to tell) Neither for Heaven nor Hell, Snored the six hundred. Still with redoubled zeal Still he spoke onward, And with a wild appeal, Striking with hand and heel, Making the pulpit reel, Shaken and sundered, Called them the church’s foes, Threatened with endless woes : Faintly the answer rose, (Proof of their sweet repose) From the united nose Of the six hundred. MORAL. Sermons of near an hour, Too much for human power ; Prayers too, made to match, (Extemporaneous batch Woefully blundei'ed.) With a service of music, Fit to turn every pew sick— Should it be wondered ? Churches that will not move Out of the ancient grove Through which they have floundered. If they -will lay behind Still must expect to find, Hearers of such a kind As the six hundred. Dr. Guthrie.
THE FARMER.
THE FARMER’S VEGETABLE GAR DEN. ADVICE FROM AMERICA. (San Francisco Bulletin.) We liar advised farmers to give up the cflTsystbrn of planting veget ables in beds cultivated by hand, and to adopt in its place the system of long rows, mainly taken care of by horse power. We think no one who gives the latter method a thorough trial will ever return to the old plan. After selecting the best piece of ground attainable, and ploughing in once or twice or even three times, harrowing after each ploughing, the plan of the garden is in order. Strike off furrows two and one-half feet apart. Suppose we begin with pota toes, that being a staple. Then, starting at one side of the vegetable garden, plant as many rows of early potatoes as are thought to be sufficient for the family use. Plant them one foot apart in the rows, and cover with a one-horse plough throwing two furrows on each row : next, take peas, and plant several rows, covering them by dragging with the single plough. This will be more rapid than hand covering, and is quite as satisfactory. Plant, for an ordinary family, one quart of early peas, and two quarts each of Marrowfats, Champion of England, and Yorkshire Hero, or of Blue Peter, Wrinkled Sugar, or some other late pea.
Now we come to the more delicate work. Throw two furrows together where the next row comes, and with a hand rake, level and mellow the surface until it is fit t® receive small seeds. Draw a mark in the centre, and plant a long row of blood turnip beets, the r carly Egyptian preferred. Prepare another row in the same way and sow it with carrots. Plant a third to parsnips, a fourth to salsify. (Scatter a few radish seeds along these rows, mingled with the beets, carrots, parsnips, etc. It is much better than to give a separate row to this evanescent vegetable. When sowing these fine seeds be careful that you press the soil firmly above them. That is one of the secrets of successful germination. The next two or three rows may be devoted to early cabbages, lettuce, and onions, started in smaller beds and transplanted. Mingle the lettuce with the cabbage, so as to save space. A row of turnips may come next. There must be room left for late vege tables, such as beans, melons, squashes, cucumbers and tomatoes. None of these are to be planted till the frost is out of the ground. One of the best simp beans is the Black Wax, and it deserves to be widely known. Bush beans, potatoes, etc., may be planted wherever there is room, and some late peas ought to be sowed at the same time.
In the same piece of ground, near the fence, and planted in rows of the same width, two and one-half feet, there should be, as a permanent garden investment, strawberries, currants, gooseberries, as paragus and rhubarb. A row of artichokes may be added for those who like the large prickly heads of the favorite garden vege table, and there should be a corner left for trying any desired experiment with new and promising vegetables. Every farmer should each year add to his list of vegetables a few of the newer kinds, and should publish his experience for the benefit of his neighbor farmers and of the public generally. There is a real pleasure about comparing the modes of growth and different qualities of varieties of the same vegetable. In watermelons, for instance, one may have the white fleshed, the yellow fleshed, or the scarlet fleshed ; he may grow the small apple-seeded melon or the large green ice-cream, or the striped Joe Johnston, or the curious Orange variety, which peels like a veri table orange. All our garden vegetables exhibit quite as great a variety as do the melons, and are as well worth study. THB-XGE OF A HORSE.
(From the scrap book of an old veterinary.) Firsts year.—He has the foal teeth, grindersi and gatherers : small, white, and clear. No tushes. Second year. —He changes four fore most teeth above and below, and they are browner and larger than the others.
Third year.—The teeth next to those changed the previous year arc changed, and leave no apparent foal teeth ; butt wo each above and below on the sides are bright and small.
Fourth j ear.—He changes teeth next to the above, and leaves no more foal teeth in front, but there is one tush on each side, above and below.
Fifth year.—The tushes are complete. All foremost teeth are changed. The last coming instead of the foal teeth are hol low, and black specks in the middle ; and so to eight years. Sixth year.—New tushes, white, small, short, shaip, near which is young flesh. Seventh year.—Ail the teeth are of per fect growth, and the marks or specks plainly seen. Eighth year.—All teeth are smooth and plain, the specks scarcely seen ; the tushes are yellow. Power of Condensing Moisture Pos sessed by the Blue Gum. —E. M. Dewey contributes the following to the Visalia Delta. The manner in which the blue gum trees around my house attract the moisture of the atmosphere and condense it from the fog which has prevailed for the past week or two, seems worthy of note. A row of these trees around my house overhang the front porch, and at this writing (10 o’clock a. m.) the eaves are dripping with the shower of rain that con stantly falls from their leaves ; and the spouts on that side of the house indicate that were the whole roof rained upon in the same manner it would soon fill a rain cask. I have no doubt that a fair test would prove that at least two inches of moisture have been thus condensed and conveyed to the earth during the preva lence of the fog, for during the whole day and night the same process is going on. I am sure I could have saved several bar rels of water had I desired to do so.
THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1880.
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Wanted. 'ANTED, by a Young Widow, SITUATION as Housekeeper to a gentleman, or Housekeeper and Gover ness to a widower wit'll children. She teaches thorough English, French, Music, Singing, and Needlework, is a good Cook, and understands a dairy.—Apply to Mrs. C. , West Oxford. ' 4.4-Ig SHEEP. WANTED— To PURCHASE 5000 Sound Mouthed Merinos or Cross breds, in lots. Apply to SAUNDERS EPOS. 313 Ashburton. To Let and for Sale. TO LET, A Comfortable Four-Roomed COTTAGE m Moore street, Apply, HARRY FRIEDLANDER, 537 g Tancred street. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE. A GOOD Four-roomed HOUSE, on quarter acre land, Centrally situated. Well finished and found in every particular. Terms unusually reason able. Apply 552 g POYNTZ & CO. Tenders. ASHBURTON COUNTY COUJ TENDERS are invited forj ing WORKS 1. Approaches to NohIR Ashburton River Bridge, neap* Digby’s. 2. Main DraiiS near Wheatstone. 3. Main Dram ne# Dawson’s and Bell’s Roaes. Plans and specqjcajfons to be seen at Council’s offices, ap® tenders addressed to the Chairman to bfe pent not later than 11 o’clock, a. in. on WEDNESDAY, 3rd MARCH next. By order, WILLIAM BAXTER, County Engineer. Ashburton, 23rd February, 1880. 53Gg-92c CARTING. TENDERS are invited for Carting 100,000 bushels grain. Particulars can be obtained from MR. E. SAUNDERS, Dundas ; MR. H. W. PARSON, Seafield; Or 464 g SAUNDERS BROS. Y. B* COURT HOUSE, ASHBURTON. Public Works Office, Christchurch, February 10th, 1880. arc invited for the Erection 8 of a Court House at Ashburton. General conditions, specifications and drawings ma-j be seen at the Public Works Office, Christchurch, and Post Office, Ashburton. Tenders addressed to the Hon. the Minister for Public Works, and marked outside “ Tender for Court House, Ash burton,” will be received at this office up to noon on TUESDAY, March 2nd, 1880. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. By command, A. D. AUSTIN, 53c-503g District Engineer, P.W. LONGBEACH ROAD DISTRICT. TENDERS. n LENDERS are invited by the Long- I Beach Road Board for COATING about 15 chains of the swampy part of the new formation on Ford’s road with Clay. A specification can be seen at the Office, Longbeach Road, where tenders will be received up till 3 o’clock p.m. on MON DAY, the Ist March. W. CUTHBERT, 542 g District Surveyor. T. Bullock. THE undersigned has the following PROPERTIES to LET with a pur chasing clause, or FOR SALE on liberal terms of payment— -I RA ACRES good WHEAT LAND, all ploughed and ready for cross ploughing for wheat ; situated about three miles from the township. ACRES, near the above ; also good O i WHEAT LAND, ploughed once I *, and ready for cross-ploughing. ACRES,partly improved, near Wins vi low. This will be sold very cheap, and on very liberal terms. TOWN PROPERTIES. VALUABLE BUSINESS SITE in Bur nett Street, being T.S. 177, next the “ Mail” office. PART of T.S. 139, Peter Street. This will be sold cheap, and on liberal terms. TO Railway Employes, Mechanics, and Others.—FOß SALE, cheap, Lot , situated on East Town Belt. Terms, cash ; balance by monthly or quarterly yments* T. BULLOCK.
Edmiston Bros, & Sundry. THURSDAY, MARCH 18, it 12 o’clock. IMPORTANT Clearing Sale OF FARMING STOCK AND IMPLEMENTS, ALSO, 768 acres 768 OF GOOD WHEAT-GROWING LAND AT THE HINDS, In Farms of 58, GO, 150, and 500 Acres. Messrs, edmiston bros. a GUNDRY have been favored with instructions from A. Gibson, Esq., who is leaving for Scotland, to sell BY PUBLIC AUCTION, AT HIS FARM, “ AUCHENDRANE,” THE HINDS, The whole of his excellent FARMING STOCK AND IMPLEMENTS, WITHOUT RESERVE. ALSO, HIS MAGNIFICENT FARM, KNOWN AS “AUCHENDRAN E,” Consisting of 500 acres 500 Of First-class Wheat Land, Being R. S. 28187. The property is well fenced, and sub-divided into five paddocks, with gorse fences. There is plenty of good water 20ft. from the surface. The buildings consist of a comfortable 3-roomed weatherboard cottage, cobbed and jdastered throughout, with scullery, bath-room, &c., .and a men’s hut. The greater part of the hand is in crop, and lying fallow, and there is a plan tation of about five acres of forest trees round the house. At the same time will be offered 58 ACRES 58 Of Good Wheat Land, near the above, 60 ACRES 60 Do Do. Do. 150 ACRES 150 R. S. 28137, about miles from the Hinds Railway Station, ring fenced, with a good well of water (IGft. to water). ALSO, T.S. 39, 43, 44, Hindhope, with Black smith’s Shop and Dwelling-house thereon. The above properties must bo sold, and the terms are therefore exceedingly liberal. Sale at 1 o’clock. Luncheon provided. EDMISTON BROS. & GUNDRY, 530 g Auctioneers. Lost and Found. STRAYED from my paddock, on the 27th instant, thirty (30) Fat Cross bred SHEEP, branded H.S , with black dot on rump. Anyone giving information that will lead to their recovery will be re warded. 5410 H. T. WINTER. £1 REWARD. LOST —A dark GELDING, G years old, 2 white spots on each side of saddle ; white star on forehead, mark like P.R. on rump. Any person returning same, or giving information leading to its recovery, will receive above reward. 51c 501 a A. THIELE. Meetings. UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. MEETING OF RATEPAYERS. IN consequence of the sitting of the Assessment Court on the 27th inst., the Meeting of the Ratepayers for the election of a member in the place of the late Mr. Charles Reid has been POST PONED till the day following (28th instant). ROBT. D. PULLAR, 5090 . Clerk. UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. MEETING OF RATEPAYERS. A MEETING of the Ratepayers of this Road District will take place on FRIDAY, 28th inst., r at 10 o’clock a. m., in the Road Board Office, for the purpose of electing a member in the room of the late Mr. Charles Reed. A Poll, if demanded, will be held the same day, and close at 4 o’clock p.m. DONALD McLEAN, Chairman. Road Board Office, 4S7c. Westcrficld, 10th February, 1880. Railway Notices. rft e vfm v R NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. (Christchurch Section.) RAKAIA AND ASHBURTON FORKS RAILWAY. ON and after THURSDAY, 2Gth Feb ruary, TRAINS will RUN on this Branch in connection with Main line as under : FREDK. BACK. General Manager. General Manager’s Office, Christchurch, Feh. 25th, 1880. 641 a
Alfred Harrison. BANKRUPT SALE OF GROCERIES, &c, SATURDAY, 28th FEBRUARY, 12.30 sharp. ALFRED HARRISON has received instructions from the Trustee in the ESTATE OF SANDO AND CO. Grocers, Stationers, Ac., East street, To Sell BY PUBLIC AUCTION, At HIS ROOMS, on the above date, the whole of his Stock in-trade, consisting of— Groceries of every description Crockery Fancy Goods Diapery A Fresh Consignment of Stationary from Sydney Tobacconist’s Sundries Lamps Ac., Ac., tic. Also, 1 Horse, and Spring Cart Harness Sale at 12.30 Sharp. Without Reserve. ALFRED HARRISON, 97c-54Gg Auctioneer. J. E. Buchanan and Co. UNDER, DISTRESS WARRANT. FOR ABSOLUTE AND UNRESERVED SALE. Messrs j. e. buchanan and Co. have received instructions from the R.M. Court to sell BY PUBLIC AUCTION, on their premises, Havelock street, ON SATURDAY, FEB. 28th. 1 Chestnut Light Draught Horse 1 Chestnut draught mare 1 Grey do gelding 1 Bay hack do Sale at 1 o’clock. J. E. BUCHANAN A CO., 547g-93c Auctioneers. Public Notices. WHEAT. THE undersigned are Cash Purchasers of Wheat in any quantity. Farmers can arrange to ship Wheat through us to the English Market, on terms, and re ceive liberal cash advances thereon. P. CUNNINGHAM A CO., Ashburton. OATS. The undersigned are Purchasers of Oats for Cash in any quantity. P. CUNNINGHAM A CO., Ashburton. BARLEY. The undersigned are Cash Purchasers of Prime Malting Samples, good color. P. CUNNINGHAM A CO., Per G. M. ROBINSON, 539 g Ashburton. GRAIN. M ESSRS. ROYSE, are prepared to STEAD, A CO, PURCHASE GRAIN or to make ADVANCES ON GRAIN consigned to them for sale or ship ment. C. PERCY COX, Agents for ROYSE, STEAD, A CO., 493 g Ashburton. DEAF AND DUMB INSTITUTION, SUMNER, CANTERBURY. THE Government having secured suit able accommodation at Sumner, Canterbury, for the proposed Institution for the Education and Training of Deaf mutes, Mr. and Mrs. Van Asch will be prepared to receive pupil boarders at the Institution on the Ist March, 1880. Full information may be obtained on applica tion to the undersigned, or to the Secre taries of the several Education Boards. By order, JOHN HISLOP, Secretary. Education Department, Wellington, 2nd February, 18S0. 4Sog R. FRANCIS PHILIP O’REILLY, Barrister, Solicitor, A Conveyancer, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON, Next Messrs. Orr and Co. ’s. 3G2g THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. in the Country are particularly requested to communicate with the Publishers if their papers are not properly addressed. The number of Sub scribers lias increased so rapidly that un less great care is taken in giving orders as to address and bow to be sent, the papers may be left at the wrong place. All orders vill receive our prompt attention. WEEKS AND DIXON, Proprietors.
Public Notices. TO THE REGISTRAR OF THE DIS TRICT COURT, TRUSTEES IN BANKRUPTCY, AND OTHERS. HEREBY beg to give notice that His Honor Judge Ward has appointed me a Certificated ACCOUNTANT IN BANK RUPTCY. 553 g J. E. BUCHANAN. OTICE is hereby given that after this date the Resident Magistrate’s Court at South Rakaia will OPEN at 2 O’CLOCK p. m. on the days appointed for holding Court. By order, A. MAKEIG, 549 g Clerk of Court. THE EDUCATION BOARD OF THE DISTRICT OF NORTH CANTERBURY. ELECTION OF COMMITTEES. THE householders of the under-men tioned school districts, that is to say, the districts of Ashburton Forks, Kyle, Longbeach, Mount Somers, SeaSeld, Timvald, Willowby, Having failed to elect Committees at the annual meeting held on 26th January, the Board, in pursuance of the powers in that behalf conferred by the Education Act, 1877, section 66, hereby directs that a PUBLIC MEETING of the householders in every such district be held on MON DAY, the twenty-second day of March, one thousand eight hundred and eighty, at seven o’clock in the evening, for the election in each district of seven house holders (section 64) to form the Committee for such district for the year ending with the fourth Monday in January next. The place of meeting shall be the schoolhouse in each district, and this is understood to mean the main schoolhouse in any district which has more than' one school. The Board further directs that the first meeting of each school committee be held in the place appointed for the election, and immediately after the election upon the same evening. J. V. COLBORNE YEEL, Secretary. Christchurch, 21st Feb., 1880. 5380 NOTICE. RATING ACT, 1876. WHEREAS at a sitting of the Assess ment Court for the District of South Rakaia, held this twenty-first day of February, 1880, at South Rakaia, be fore me, Frank Guinness, Judge, it having been proved that no valuation list had been prepared as required by the said Act, 1, therefore, under the provisions of clause 28 of the said Act, order that a valuation list be prepared, and I appoint FRANCIS GEORGE PARRY LEACH to be the valuer for the said district. I do fix THURSDAY, the 11th day of March next, the day for the completion and inspection of the said list, and the last day for delivering objections thereto shall be MONDAY, -the 29th day of March next. The Court will sit at two o’clock p.m. on Monday, the sth day of April next, for the purpose of hearing and determining all objections to the valuation list for the said district, FRANK, GUINNESS, 5510 Judge. NOTICE. RATING ACT, 187 G. -YYTHEREAS, at a sitting of the Assess ment Court for the Road District of WAKANUI held this nineteenth day of February, at Ashburton, before me, F. Guinness, Judge of the said Court, it was proved that no Valuation List had been prepared as required by the s.dd Act. Now, therefore, under the provisions of Clause 28 of the said Act, I order that a Valuation List bo made, and I hereby appoint Francis George Parry Leach to be the Valuer for the said District, and I do further fix THURSDAY, the eleventh day of MARCH next, the day for the completion and inspection of such List, and that the last day for delivering objec tions thereto shall be the twenty-fifth day of March next. The Court will sit at ten o’clock in the forenoon on the third day of April next for the purpose of hearing and determining all objections to the Valuation List for the said District. FRANK GUINNESS, 79c J udge. NOTICE. RATING ACT, 1870. VTJHEREAS at a sitting of the Assess- VV ment Court for the Road District of Mount Somers, held this 23rd day of February at Mount Somers, before me, F. Guinness, Judge of the said Court, it was proved that no valuation list had been prepared as required by the said Act. Now, therefore, under the provisions of clause 23 of the said Act, I order that a valuation list be made, and I hereby appoint FRANCIS GEORGE PARRY LEACH to be the valuer for the said dis trict, and I do further fix SATURDAY, the 13th day of March next, the day for the completion and inspection of such list, and that the last day for delivering objec tions thereto shall be the 3rd day of April next. The Court will sit at 10 o’clock in the forenoon on Monday, the 19th day of April next, for the purpose of hearing and determining all objections to the valuation list for the said district. FRANK GUINNESS, 99c Judge. sSvi J. P. PARKER, ATCHM A K E R. First house past Doctor Ross’s and next door to Catholic Church. Burnett street N.B.—Wedding rings made to order. 554 a
Public Notices. NOTICE. TO MERCHANTS, STOREKEEPERS, AND OTHERS. A LL CLAIMS against the estate of the A late CHARLES REED, Ear,., of Westerfield, must be sent in by Feb. 29, 1880, to the undersigned, addressed to Westerfield. 68c-515g 0. P. REED. BOROUGH OP ASHBURTON. GENERAL BOROUGH RATB.J IN pursuance of the Eating Act, 1876 public notice is hereby given that it is the intention of the Ashburton Borough Council at its next ordinary meeting, to be held on Monday, the Bth day of March next, or at .an adjournment thereof, to strike a RATE of ONE SHILLING IN THE POUND on all rateable property within the said Borough, for the period commencing on the Ist day of January, 1880, and ending on the 31st day of December, 1880, to bo payable in ONE SUM on the 15th day of March, 1880, and that the rate book is now open for inspection at the Borough Council offices, Burnett street, Ashburton. HUGO FRIEDLANDER, Mayor. Borough Council Offices, Ashburton, 24th Peb., 1880. 29—91 c ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. THE Ashburton County Council in tending at the next Session of the General Assembly TO APPLY for BOR ROWING POWERS, to enable it to pro vide a WATER SUPPLY for the plains between the Rakaia and Ashburton rivers, notice is hereby given, that the following list contains the numbers of all the sections which are within the boun daries' of die district now proposed to be brought within the operation of the Act. The Council will be willing as far as practicable to include any other land, on application by the owner or occupier being made to it for that purpose. The Council calls the attention of the settlers on the Acton Run and in the Sea field district to the fact that their land is not included within the district above alluded to, but the Council will amend the plan should application to that effect be made by a sufficient majority of the settlers in those districts. Plan of the district is on view at the Council Chambers. By order, F. MAINWARING, Clerk. Ashburton, 12,1880. Advertisements received for the GUARDIAN up to 9 p.ra. at the scale charges, afterwards at double rates or insertion over the loader
Business Notices. T. R. HODDER & OORTS GREAT CLEARING SALE, Previous to their STOCK TAKING, COMMENCES Friday Next, Feb. 27 And will continue for ONE MONTH!!! ESPECIAL BARGAINS. Throughout all the Soft Goods Departments. A large lot of REMNANTS—Shirting, Flannel, Sheeting, Carpetings, Tweeds, Doeskins, Dress Stuffs, &c., &c. Ladies’ Millinery, Costumes, Jackets, Capes, Underclothing &c., at Great Reductions , Boys’, Youths’, and Men’s Clothing. English and Colonial Colored Shirts. Flannel unders, &c., &c. SPLENDID VALUE FOR THE MONEY Several lines in this Department LESS THAN ENGLISH COST PRICE, being bought during the depression from over stocked Markets. TAILORING DEPARTMENT In connection with the above, under the Superintendence of an experienced Lon don Military cutter. For price, style, workmanship, and perfect fit not to be surpassed in the colony. Ladies’ Habits and Mantles. Mourning and Wedding orders attended to with Dispatch. Military Uniforms. Contracts taken for any Volunteer Corps in New Zealand T. R. H. & Co. Knowing that the Public may get wrong impressions by quantities and prices being quoted, HAVE ARRANGED TO GIVE UPON ACTUAL CASH PAYMENTS IN THE DRAPERY, MIL LINERY, Clothing, and Boot Depart- MENTS, THE LIBERAL DISCOUNT OF TWO SHILLINGS AND SIXPENCE IN THE POUND upon all Parcels over ten SHILLINGS, IN ADDITION TO THE REDUCED Prices. Cash, for One Month Only. T. R. HODDER & COMPANY’S ENGLISH and AMERICAN SEWING MACHINE DEPOT. A complete assortment of Hand and Treadle Lock-Stitch Sewing Machines. T. R. Hodder & Company are appointed agents for Wanzer. Machines, that have gained such preference in Dunedin and South Canterbury, also for the Improved Weutheim. allowed to be one of the best Machines used in the Largest Factories. SINGER’S and WILSON’S TREADLES, With their peculiar advantages. TAYLOR’S and HOME TREASURE HAND-SEWING MACHINES, Simple in working and of great durability. Extras of every description with the above. CASH, OR ON DEFERRED PAYMENTS T. E. HODDER AND COMPANY.
Bussines Notices. TO FARMERS. rjIHE undersigned are CASH BUYERS Of WI o I :n 1 other Grain or will make LIBERAL ADVANCES On shipments to London on grower’s account. DEERING’S TWINE BINDER. NOTICE TO FARMERS. have this day APPOINTED MESSRS. FRIEDLA.NDER BROS. SOLE AGENTS for the PEERING TWINE BINDER for the county of Ashburton. MASON STRUTHERS & CO. Christchurch 10th. February, 1880. The Deering Twine Binder AWARDED GOLD MEDAL At Ashburton, six machines competing. THE DEERING TWINE BINDER took the SPECIAL PRIZE at the Oam aru trial etc. yjAYING been appointed sole agents for the above machines, we are now prepared to TAKE ORDERS for the coming season. As only a LIMITED NUMBER can be supplied, all who wish to make certain of securing those favorite machines for next season should order before the depar ture of next San Francisco Mail. FRIEDLANDER B R .°. S AGENTS FOR THE COLONIAL FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OP NEW ZEALAND? SOLE AGENTS FOR ■ THE CELEBRATED ALTHOUSE SELF - REGULATING WINDMILLS. |
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MUTINY ON BOARD a surgeon’s story.
By Lewis Hough.
After a time I heard Mac Nab come clown, and wont into the saloon, out of which our cabins opened, to speak to him. I found him loading his pistols. “The leak has been found and stopped,” he said, “but I dinna like the look of the convicts ; some of them ha’e got arms I fear me. ” While he was speaking, shouts and shots were heard above, and he rushed to the cabin stairs, I following him. Directly we reached the deck we saw a body of convicts coming aft, headed by Williams, who had a musket in his hands.
“ The game is up lieutenant,” he cried “you had better surrender.” MacNab’s answer was a pistol shot ; Williams staggered,, but recovering him self, levelled his musket, fired and Mac- Nab fell dead in my arms. In a moment I was knocked down, bound and thrust aside to be a helpless spectator of crimes I could not move a finger to prevent. Some of the ruffians rushed down the cabin stairs returned dragging poor Phipps with them. With brutal jests they bore him to the lee bulwarks, one took his shoulders, another his feet, and they tossed him alive into the sea. All the sailors or marines who were sick, or who had been wounded in the struggle, were in like manner thrown overboard. The remainder were gathered together in a body, and Williams who had evidently been elected chief, made them a speech offering them their lives if they would join them heartily. Most of them shrank from the horrible death before them, ami acceded, but a corporal of marines stood firm.
“You will all be taken and hanged within a month,” he boldly said, “and I had sooner drown with honest men than swing with thieves and murderers.” The words were hardly out of his mouth when he was shot dead.
“ And now, lads,” cried Williams, “I know what you are thinking of—the rum!” (Cheers.) “Well, every man shall have a tot, and a few at a time shall have a skin ful. But most of us must remain sober to manage the ship, so I have set a guard over the spirit room, and any man who tries to force it will have his brains blown out. I will tell you what I propose to do, if you agree. There are some islands near where we are with the best climate, the finest fruit, and plenty of food with out working for it. We will make for one of these, land everything out of thisi’otten old ship, and then scuttle her. You have made me your captain, and I appoint Lloyd my chief officer. He is a sailor, and knows where these islands are, and how to reach them, so he will sail the ship.” Loud acclamations greeted his address, and the assembly adjourned to the grog tubs. I was not long left unmolested ; a knot of fellows gathered round me, and dis cussed what they should do with me, and one at last suggested that I should be made to swallow the contents of my medicine chest, which was forthwith brought up for the purpose, and some calomel pills were actually forced into my mouth. How I wished that I had been a homoeopath ! While I was struggling, a man came up. “What are you doing with- the doctor?” he asked, excitedly; “didn’t the captain say he wasn’t to be touched 1 He wants to see you, sir, down in the cabin,” he added, civilly to me. My per secutors slunk off, grumbling, and my deliverer cut my bonds and led me to Williams, who had been shot in the shoulder, and wanted his wound attended to. I managed to extract the bullet, and when he was easier, he said : “I am sorry for all these horrors, doctor, I swear I am. But yon know the men I have to deal with, and how slight my hold is upon them. Yon have been kind to many of them, and are useful besides, so I managed to save your life, but when I said a word for the others they would not listen. As for Mac Nab, he fired at me first, or he would never have fallen by my hand. ” “ You are responsible to God and the If.w, not to me,” I replied.
Ought I to have refused to tend his wound ? Was it my duty to bear and upbraid him ? Ido not know ; life is sweet, and I wished .and tried to preserve it, excusing my pusillanimity at the time by the thought that my testimony, if I survived, might bring the whole body of rascals to justice. I quite understood the tenure upon which my life was held, in spite of Williams’ plausible speeches. There were many sick, and several wounded, both by the storm and in the fight when the vessel was seized, and they needed my services. When they thought they could do without me, I should be silenced for ever, together with every other probable witness against them. Meanwhile the ship was kept on her course towards the Friendly Islands, under Lloyd’s management, and on the third day land was sighted. That evening a sailor who had joined the mutineers on compulsion, and had been hurt, came to mo and said : “ I beg pardon, sir, but would you dress my wound on deck, where everyone can see us.”
I saw he had a reason, and consented. “I’ve something to say, sir, and don’t want to be seen talking to you in a private way for fear of making them suspicious. Bill Hicks was at the mast-head on the look-out last watch, and lie saw something ho did not report, and that’s a British frigate, round the headland of that there island. Don’t start, sir. There’s only us of the old crew knows it ; and we’ve had a boat ready to lower for some days ; it’s that on the port side, next the mizzen mast. We mean to lower that quietly at nightfall, and let it tow behind ; and then, later, such as can will get into it, cast off and row for the frigate. If you like, sir, you had better lie down in the boat and be lowered with it. Say you want a quiet read, or sleep, or something, if you’re seen. There’s a risk, of course, but not a big one. Lloyd’s half-drunk now, and he will be quiet after a bit, and so will most of the others ; for now they have got to the islands-they think it’s all right. There’s only that Williams.” “ I can manage him,” said I; and we parted. Williams’ wound was painful and his pulse feverish ; so he gladly swallowed a soporific which would keep him quiet for some hours. At the proper hour I got into the boat indicated, and the only men who could possibly see me being those at the wheel, who were both old members of the crew, and were prepared, when they know that Lloyd was quite overpowered by drink, to alter the course of the ship, and steer for the headland where the frigate had been seen. All went easier than had ever been anticipated. When I had been stowed, away half-an-hour, the boat was lowered, and in a very little while three men stole into it, cut the rope by which we were towing, and when the ship had forged far enough ahead to prevent the phosphorescence of the oar-dips attracting attention, began to row in the direction of the headland.
In two hours’ time we turned it, and saw the lights of the frigate, against the sides of which, in another hour, the boat grated. “Who goes there?” challenged a sentry.
“ Medical officcer escaped from a con vict ship which has mutinied. ” I will not dwell on the joy with which I the deck, or on the heartiness
of my reception, when I had made my report.
The frigate weighed, and stood out to sea at once ; and in the early morning came up with the convict ship, boarded and took her without resistance. My evidence sufficed to clear the sea men and marines who had been forced into a pretended compliance with the projects of the mutineers, as also, soma months afterwards, to secure the execution of all those who had taken a prominent part in the murder of my poor friends, Mac Nab and Phipps, seventeen of whom suffered the extreme penalty of the law at Sydney. CONCLUDED.
HEINEMAN’S LITTLE GAME. By Patch en. Heineman lives in the city during the cool months, but invariably takes up his his abode at Nyack, his country residence, during the sweltering days of summer. His business necessitates his going to New York every morning. One night last month, it being quite cool, lie thought he would like to stay down and go around and enjoy himself during the evening—a chance ho rarely had while his family were in the city. So instead of going for the train, as 'he was wont to do, he sauntered up-town where he remained all night, and occupied himself in pleasure seeking. His wife anxiously awaited his coming, and being disappointed worried the whole night for his safety. Heineman went to Nyack the next the night, and after his wife had greeted him with tears of joy upon his arrival and told him of her sleepless, watchful night, he informed her that his reason for not getting home the previous night, was on account of missing the last train. I was never so worried in my life, Fred,” she said. “I do wish the next time you miss the train you would tele graph to me, and I will feel more at ease.”
“Certainly, my dear ; how stupid of me in not thinking of it last night. This living in the country and going in and out every day is fearfully inconvenient and a bore ; cramming down my break fast in the morning to catch a train and hurrying | from my office in the even ing to catch another. The sooner the cool weather comes on, so we can return to the city, the better I will be pleased. Here last night when I missed the train, I was obliged to eat my supper in a res taurant, and I do detest restaurant meals, so different from your cooking, dear ; they don’t even know how to fry a steak ; and then after going to three hotels for a room I was finally compelled to sleep on a cot in the garret of one of them, and never passed such a restless night in my life,” he concluded, with considerable gravity of manner. “Well, you’ll telegraph at all events the next time. Come down to supper now,” she said. Things went on pleasantly for a week or so, when Heineman concluded to again remain in the city. The train left at six o’clock. At a quarter-past six he stepped out of the Astor House dining room and sent a dispatch that he had missed the train and then took a bus up town.
Next night he went home and it was all right. If his wife had any suspicions she did not mention them, and he con gratulated himself upon how nicely his wife had fixed things for him by the telegraph. Two nights subsequent he decided to again stay in the city, and as he wished to go up the town rather early, he went to the telegraph office and wrote, after the address —
“ Missed the train again. Don’t worry, Fred. ”
It was then five o’clock, and as it would not do, of course, for the message to go then, an hour before the train started, he left strict instructions with the clerk that it was not to he sent until G. 15. He then departed. Next morning, feeling rather anxious about it, he stepped into the office and enquired if a telegram lie had written last evening was sent O.K. The now and obliging clerk, after absenting himself for a few moments to enquire, politely and promptly informed him that it was sent at 5.15. “ Five-fifteen [’’exclaimed Heineman as his hair and his blood arose; “ that despatch wasn’t to be sent until quarter past six. What kind of a blank space company is this ? I’ll see this blank space company in blank-space rather than give it a cent’s worth of my patron age again.” He stood there for five minutes, cursing company and clerks and his luck. After having exhausted his vocabulary he left and walked up the street, meditatively. “How will I fix it,” he mused. “Basket of peaches—no good. Box cologne, box candies, silk stockings —no they won’t satisfy. No use, there’ll be a storm,” and he sighed. “I think,” he said, as he stood on the corner and pressed his fingers on his temples, a few honeyed words of explanation and a silk dress will soften her, and if they do I pledge my word not to purposely miss the train again.” Early in the afternoon ho went to Stewart’s and purchased a black silk, then caught the four o’clock train for home. Arriving in Nyack and finding his wife was not at the station, ho heaved a sigh full of relief, for he was anxious to avoid a scone there. He walked briskly along and nervously ascended the front steps, and while he fumbled for the key the door was opened. “Hallo, Dollie,” he ex claimed in his usual affectionate manner, as he stepped inside and attempted to kiss her.
She pushed him away. The door closed with a bang. He didn’t shut it either.
“Hallo, Dollie!” she yelled in mockery. “ You miserable deceitful thing. Come home to me, don’t you, after your night’s debauch in New York, and seek to control my feelings and undo your outrageous conduct by your sweet greeting. Your telegram game wasn’t successful last night. I got it sooner than you intended I should. ‘ Missed the train; don’t worry.’ You fine specimen of cunning. Do you think, sir, that I will stand any such goings on. I don’t know what you take me for. This thing has got to be stopped. Explain your yourself, Fred Heineman,” and she ceased in her raving walk up and down the hall and stood in front of him with arms folded.
‘'Come here, dearie,” ho said faltor ingly and with an effort to look hurt, "come into the parlor and sit down. Calm yourself. You surprise me by what you have told me about the tele gram, and your accusation is unjust and painful. But I think I see through it all, and I will explain the matter. In the first' place I did not know you received my message until after the train had started. I left word with the bookkeeper to send it about six o’clock, as I started off about four. You see I wanted to give you a little surprise last night, and /when I left the store I pro ceeded to Stewart’s and purchased this black silk for you. I intended you should believe by my telegram that I had missed the train,” but I was coming home in it and going to surprise you, and it was just my luck to be detained at Stewart’s and to miss the train. You see, my dear, how it was ? But most of the fault was the book maker’s in sending the dispatch before the time, for if ho had not and I didn’t get home you would not have worried or im agined what you have, accused me of— that of being base and false. She softened as he lied and at sight of the silk which he had now unwrapped. “ Fred, dear, forgive me,” she said, now considerably toned down, kissing him and
taking the silk. “1 was too hasty. But I felt that you had wronged me. I know I hurt you with my accusal. Will you not forgive me ?” Fred, only too anxious to forgive and hush the subject, readily consented, and things were once more harmonious. Later Heineman ruminates and figures ; Twenty-five cents of telegram, 25 dollars’ wor th of fun, 92 dollars’ worth of dross ; total, 120 dollars 25 cents ; a clay’s busi ness upset, and a disturbed mind —Quite enough for a taste of forbidden fruit for one night and for even
THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1880.
Printed and published by HORACE Jo ll ]'* Weeks and Charles Dixon, at their Printing Office, East Street, Ashburtcr i Saturday, February 28, 1880.
A Curious Indian Mask. —Dr. Hitch cock of Tucson, Arizona, has a curiosity in an Indian mask for the face. It was found about eight miles out of Tucson. It is carved in wood and is a work of art in its way. It is decorated by engravings in the form of vines and armour plates, with a modern cross on the chin and another on the forehead under a crown. Across the eyes is a dense mass of white hair projecting down somewhat after the present style called banged. On each cheek is a long tuft of hair also from the chin. This hair work is all drawn through from the inside, and is ingeniously done. The mouth is open and the stumps of two teeth are still visible, others are broken close. The whole is painted black, while the engraved lines show the white wood. Taken altogether it is the most hideous thing an Indian could invent. —“ Tucson Citizen.”
Auctioneers, &c. J. E. BUCHANAN AND CO,, AUCTIONEERS, LAND AND ESTATE AGENTS, ASHBURTON. PROPERTIES. THE following, amongst other PRO PERTIES, are placed in the Auction eer’s hands for LEASE and SALE:— ASHBURTON— A splendid, paddock of 5 acres near Township. Six acres close to N. E. Belt. Sections near Gas Works. House and garden, Burnett St. Capital 4-Roomed House, Peter St. ASHBURTON FORKS— -190 acres with splendid Creek. 200 acres in crop, fenced and sub divided. Good house and out buildings. WAKANUI 100 acres near Moffatt’a Mill. 150 acres in crop. SEAFI ELD -400 acres fenced and subdivided. 190 acres fenced and subdivided. DROMORE -400 acres fenced and subdivided. Good Stable .and Cottage, CHERTSEY— A few Township Sections. 150 acres near Railway. J. E. BUCHANAN & Co., 415 a Auctioneers. Publications. AGRICULTURAL PAPERS. fJIHE PUBLISHERS have much pleasure in intimating to the Farmers of the County of Ashburton, that they have issued THIS DAY (Saturday), Jan. 10th, a reprint in pamphlet form of a selection of AGRICULTURAL PAPERS Read before the Lincoln Farmers’ Club, compiled by J. Stanley Bruce, Esq., Price One Shilling. Orders for the above pamphlet, ac companied by thirteen stamps, should bo addresssed to WEEKS & DIXON, Publishers, East Street,. FOB 18 8 0. The press almanac And Diary Can be obtained from the nndersignved. Price—One Shilling. WEEKS AND DIXON, Herald Office, Near Railway Station.
Business Notices. VALUE EXTRAORDINARY. THE Great Bargains OF THE SEASON. GREAT CLEARANCE SALE FOR THIRTY DAYS. ORE AISTD CO. HAYING resolved to clear out tlie Balance of the Bankrupt Stocks purchased by them during the Season (amounting to over ten thousand pounds) regardless of cost so that they may commence the AutunuT Season with en tirely a new Stock, ORR AND CO. Will also offer several cheap lots pur chased by them during the late depression. Special Bargains. 90 Pair Twilled Kaiapoi Blankets at 4s. under the usual price. Kaiapoi Flannel at Is. 4d., Is. Gd. to 2s. English Flannel at Is., Is. 2d., Is. Cd., to Is. 9d. Prints at sd. and Gd., worth 9d. Brown Hollands, Td. to Is. COSTUMES. , i 56 Costumes at 215., worth 355. Gd., a Bargain. G 4 Print Costumes at 7s. Gd. to 12s. Gd., worth 20s. 1700 yards Dress Goods, Alpaccas, at Bd., lOd., and Is. MILLINERY. Trimmed and Untrimmed Hats at half price. 2 Boxes Flowers, sold at Gd. per spray. Ladies’ Underclothing at very much under usual prices. 20Dozen Stays at 3s. Gd., 45., 4s. 9d., to ss. Gd. CLOTHING. Men’s Suits at 16s, under usual prices. Boys’ Suits at 15s. Gd. to 355. Youth’s Suits at a little over half-price. Braces, Ties, Collars, Socks, and Shirts, unusually cheap. 20 Dozen Harvest Shirts at Is. Cd. to 2s. Gd. BOOTS. Men’s Boots still sold at Bankrupt prices. Youth’s Boots in great variety. Ladies’ Kid Boots at old prices. 1 Case Children’s Boots at Is. and Is. Gd., a bargain. TAILOBING DEARTMENT. WE HAVE MUCH PLEASURE IN ANNOUNCING TO THE PUBLIC THAT A Tailoring Brandi HAS BEEN OPENED IN CON NECTION WITH OUR CLOTHING DEPARTMENT, HAVING MADE ARRANGEMENTS WITH MESSRS, CRAIGHEAD AND CO. (LATE OF EDINBURGH AND SAN FRANCISCO), PRACTICAL TAILORS, TO M\KE UP ALL ORDERS EN TRUSTED TO US IN THE VERY BEST STYLE. A PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED. SCOTCH, ENGLISH, and COLONIAL TWEEDS IN GREAT VARIETY. THE CELEBRATED BLARNEY TWEED (CORK) KEPT IN STOCK. FANCY COATINGS IN GREAT VARIETY. SUITS from SA 4s. DRESSMAKING DEPARTMENT. Dresses, Costumes, and Jackets made up to order, under the superintendence of a lirst-class Dressmaker. WEDDING & MOURNING ORDERS PUNCTUALLY ATTENDED TO. ORR AND CO., IMPORTERS, ASHBURTCN'f. AND* R.AKAIA,
Business Notices. S JUST ARRIVED— SECOND SHIPMENT or TATIONERY, STATIONERY, DIRECT FROM THE MANUFACTORY. Now Opening Up. A CHOICE ASSORTMENT OF Commercial AND Household STATIONERY. THE Largest and Finest Lot ever opened up in Ashburton, AND Equal to any exhibited in the Colony. WEEKS & DIXON, Printers, Publishers, AND COMMERCIAL, LAW, AND General Stationers, Guardian Offict, EAST STREET ASHBURTON.
Business Notices. ASHBURTON COPPER, ZINC, IRON, & TIN PLATE MANUFACTORY, JOSEPH HYDE (Late Foreman at the Malvern W.nvs England, and the Canterbury Works, Christchurch, New Zealand) BEGS to thank his friends of Ashbur ton and surrounding districts for the liberal support accorded him during the past two years, and to intimate that he has opened NEW BUSINESS PRE MISES in Moore street (next Mr. Neate s chemist shop) where he is prepared to execute every description of Plain and Japanned Tinware, Lamps, Gas Reflec tors, Chimney Tops, Portable Washing Boilers, Baths, Cheese Yats, etc. LOCKSMITH, BELLHANGER, GAS- Flfl TER. Artesian Wells, Beer Engines, Pumps, Ac. Steam Kettles, Hot Closets, made on the premises. Estimates given for Spouting. All work done under J. H.’s personal Superintendence, and guaranteed. J. HYDE, Moore Street, Ashburton. NEW BUSINESS. CO-OPERATIVE BREAD AND BIS CUIT FACTORY. TRIANGLE, ASHBURTON, WILL OPEN ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2. All orders, town or country, punctually attended to. Wedding Cakes made to order. Dinner, Ball, and Pic-nic Parties sup plied on reasonable terms. All other Confectionery made to order. A. THIELE, 98Ga Manager. I M. NEAL AS, BOOT AND SHOEMAKER, AND IMPORTER, S CLEARING OUT the whole of his Present Stock at REDUCED PRICES, next to Taylor’s Bakery, where he has opened with a Large Stock of Boots of every description. Note the address — M . NEAL AS , EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. CHINIQUY’S LECTURES.—Just Ar rived, New Edition. H. M. Jones, Baring Square. Medical. ENO’S FRUIT SALT. THE PHYSICAL BASIS OF LIFE. GOOD FOOD. How to enjoy good food that would other wise cause Bilious headache, disordered Stomach, Poisoned Blood, &c. —use ENO’S FRUIT SALT. A NATURAL APERIENT. ENO’S FRU IT SALT, when taken with water, acts as a natural aperient, its simple but natural action removes all impurities, thus preserving and restoring health. If its great value in keep ing the body in health were universally known, no family should be without it. Fagged, weary, and worn OUT! ! ! Anyone whose duties require them to under go mental or unnatural excitement or strain — ENO’S FRUIT SALT is the best known remedy. It acts like a charm. It allays ner vous excitement, depression, and the injurious effects of stimulants and too rich food. Its power in aiding the digestion is most striking. It also restores the nervous system to its proper condition (by natural means). Use ENO’S FRUIT SALT. You cannot overstate its great value in keeping the blood pure and free from disease. ENO versus STIMULANTS. An in sufficient amount of exercise frequently deranges the liver. ENO’S FRUIT SALT is ~ peculiarly adapted for any constitutional weak ness of the liver. A world of woes is avoided by those who keep and use ENO’S FRUIT SALT.—“AII our customers for Eno’s Salt would not be without it upon any consideration, they having received so much benefit from it.— Wood Brothers, Chemists, Jersey, 1878.” Every travelling trunk and HOUSEHOLD in the world ought to contain a Bottle of ENO’S FRUIT SALT, prepared from Sound, Ripe Fruit, as a Health giving, Cooling, Sparkling, and Invigorating Beverage for any Season. It is the best Pre ventive and Cure for Biliousness, Sick Head ache, Skin Eruptions, Impure Bloccl, Fevers, Pimples on the Face, Giddiness Feverishness, Mental Depression, Want of Appetite, Sour ness of Stomach, Constipation, Vomiting, Thirst, &c., and to remove the effects of errors in Eating and Drinking. ENO’S FRUIT SALT.— From the Rev. Dr Hurst, Vicar of'Collorly :—“1 have used your Fruit Salt for many years, and have } verified your statements. The thanks of the public arc due to you for your unceasing efforts to relieve suffering humanity. Long may you live to be a blessing to the world.” ENO’S FRUIT SALT.—“After suffering for nearly two and a half years from severe headache and disordered stomach, and after trying almost everything and spending much money without finding any benefit, I was recommended by a friend to try ENO’S FRUIT SALT, and before I had finished one bottle I found it doing me a great deal of good, and now I am restored to my usual health ; and others I know that have tried it have not enjoyed such good health for years.—Yours most truly, Robert Humphreys, Post Office, Barrasford. ” , Agents for New Zealand, MESSRS. KEMPTHORNE, PROSSER, AND CO. TEEDMAN’S SOOTHING POWDERS I FOR CHILDREN CUTTING TEETH. CAUTION TO PURCHASERS. The value of this well-known Family Medi cine has been largely tested in all parts of the I world, and by all grades of society, for upwards of FIFTY YEARS. Its well-earned exten sive sale has induced SPURIOUS IMITA TIONS, some of which in OUTWARD APPEARANCE so closely resemble the ori ginal as to have deceived many purchasers. The proprietor therefore feels it clue to the public to give a special caution against the use of SUCH IMITATIONS. Purchasers are therefore requested carefully to observe the four following distinctive characteristics, without which none are genuine : —- Ist—ln every case the words JOHN STEEDMAN, CHEMIST, WALWORTH, SURREY, are engraved on the Government Stamp affixed to each packet. 2nd—Each Single Powder has directions for the dose, and the words, John Steedman, Chemist, Walworth, Surrey, printed thereon. 3rd —The name, Steedman, is always spelt with two EE’s. 4U1 —The manufacture is carried on solely at Walworth, Surrey. Sold in Packets by all Chemists and Medi cine Vendors, Sold by KEMPTHORNE, PROSSER and Co., Auckland. 63c
Medical. )0 WELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED. >OWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED. >OWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED. AHE Oldest and Most Effectual COUGII L REMEDY. 71 XTR A ORDINARY TESTIMO- D NIALS. lIKE MAJESTY'S GUN BOAT NETLEY. Wick, Scotland. Dear Sir, — Having had a most distressing and q :vere cough, which caused me many cenless nights and restless days, I was jconimended by his LORDSHIP the iARL of CAITHNESS to try your u>st invaluable Balsam of Aniseed, nd I can assure you, with the first ose, I found immediate relief, even •ithout having to suspend my various .uties ; and the first small bottle com pletely cured me, therefore I have the yeatest confidence in fully recoinnieud n" it to the million. Signed, W. LINZELL, H.M.G.B. NETLEY. POWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED. Duo de Montabor writes ; “ Chateau de Montabor, Aveyron. Sir,— Having suffered for some time ■rom an obstinate cough, accompanied .vitli fever, continuous head-aches, and sleepless nights, I resolved after having rainly tried several other medicines, to have recourse to your BALSAM of ANISEED. I cannot. resist, sir, the desire of making you acquainted with the really marvelous results which I derived from it. From the first dose I felt great relief, the bad symptoms grew feebler, the irritation of the throat was calming down, and I recovered the sleep which had nearly left me. The third dose delivered me completely, and I am now completely restored to health. Receive, sir, with the expression of my gratitude the assurance of my distinguished sentiments. DUO DE MONTABOR.” POWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED, i “Sir,—l have for a long time suffered from a severe cough and tried all manner of remedies. Dr. Liberccht advised POWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED ; it cured me after a few days. You arc at liberty to use this letter in hopes that ollics may benefit by it.—‘ I am, Sir, Yours. &c., ALBERT COUNT POTOCKI.” pOWELL’S BALSAM OF ANISEED. WILL LOOSEN the PHLEGM imme diately.—The Dean of Westminster’s Verger writes; “I was advised to try the Balsam of Ani ;eed; I did, and have found great relief. It is most comforting in allaying irritation and giving strength to the voice.” Lionel Brough, Esq., the eminent actor, writes ; I think it an invaluable medicine for members of my profession, and have always recommended it to my brother and sister artistes.” Truly an extraordinary ex pectorant.—Mr. Edward M. Ullctt, of Bury, Hunts., writes to Messrs, Palmer & Son, Ramsay ;—“ Having been in the habit o using Powell’s Balsam of Aniseed for a great number of years, I have great pleasure in bear ing testimony to its incomparable effects as an expectorant. I always find a single dose gives immediate relief, and a small bottle effects a perfect cure.” POWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED.— The effects of one teaspoonful taken in a little water before going to bed is extraordinary. No family should be without it in the winter. Sold by Chemists and Medicine Vendors throughout the World, is !><d and 2s 3d per per bottle; a great saving in taking family bottles, ns each. Established over 50 years. Prepared only by THOMAS POWELL, Blackfriars Road, London. SK for POWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED SOLD by all CHEMISTS and STORE KEEPERS. Observe the Trade Mark, “Lion, Net, and Mouse.” Wholesale Agents in the Australian and New Zealand Colonies -Elliot Brothers ; Evers & Solomon ; Felton, Grimwalde, & Co. ; P. and S. Falk, Faulding & Co. ; Rocke, Tomi’Sl r, & Co. ; Rosentiiall & Co. ; Kemitiiorne, Prosser, & Co. ; S. lljffenung & Co.; Hemmons, Laws, & Co. ; Berkley, Taylor, & Co.; and all other wholesale houses. Proprietor—Thomas Powell, Blackfriars Road London. KEATING’S WORM TABLETS, A PURELY VEGETABLE SWEETMEAT, ooth in appearance and taste, furnishing a most agreeable method of administering the only certain remedy for INTESTINAL or THREAD WORMS. It is a perfectly safe and mild preparation, and is especially adapted for childicn. TESTIMONIAL. Medical Hall Cildersome, Nov. 28th, 1876. Mr. Keating, Dear Sir, —I think it nothing but my duty to inform you of the immense sale I have for your Worm tablets, which I may justly say is enormous, and in every case gives the greatest satisfaction. I have now in stock two bottles containing the Round Worms brought me during the last few days by customers, one Worm 40 yards long. I dare not be without the remedy.—yours respectfully, M. A. Walker. Sold in tins by all Chemists and Druggists Proprietor, THOS. KEATING, London, REWARD AND CAUTION. —Whereas fraudulent imitations of this umsurpassed remedy h ive been sold, I hereby request any one knowing the vendor of the same to com municate with me, on conviction of the offender a liberal reward will be paid. 637 BUGS, FLEAS, MOTHS, BEETLES And all other Insects are DESTROYED by KEATING’S INSECT POWDER, which is quite harmless to domestic animals. In exterminating Beetles the success of this Powder is extraordinary, and no one need be troubled by those pests. It is per fectly clean in application. Ask for and be sure you obtain “ KEAT ING’S POWDER,” as Imitations are Noxious, and fail in giving satisfaction. Sold bv all Chemists in Tins, is. & 2s. 6d. each 637 GRATEFUL—COMFORTIN G. BREAKFAST COCOA. “ By a thorough knowledge of the natural laws which govern the operations of digestion and nutrition, and by a careful application of die fine properties of well selected cocoa, Mr. Epps has provided our breakfast tables with ? delicately-flavoured beverage which may save us many heavy doctors’ bills. It is by tue judi cious use of such articles of diet, that a constitu tion may be gradually built up until strong enough to resist every tendency to disease. Hundreds of subtle maladies are floating arcund us, ready to attack wherever there is a weak point. We may escape many a fata shaft by keeping ourselves well fortified with pure blcod and a properly nourished frame.” —The Ctzi, Service Gazette. SOLD ONLY IN PACKETS LABELLED JAMES EPPS AND CO Ilomoepalhic Chemists, London,
Commercial Printers. IF YOU WANT NEAT BUSINESS CARD -dm ■ JO 10 THE " GUARDI VN” OFFIC IF YOU WANT WELL-PRINTED CIRCULAR, TRY THE "GUARDIAN” OFFICE. IF YOU WANT ATTRACTIVE HANDBILL, TRY THE “ GUARDIAN ’ OFFICE. IF YOU WANT MAGNIFICENT POSTER, CALL AT THE "GUARDIAN” OFFICE. IF YOU WANT ANY DESCRIPTION OF PLAIN OR ORNAMENTAL PRINTING, CALL AT THE "GUARDIAN” OFFICE East Street Nort WEEKS & DIXON, PROPRIETORS. THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, Price Twopence, CAN be obtained from the following Agents, who will receive order#: - H. M. Jones ... The Triangle E. A. Garnett ... East Street K. Sando ... East Street D. Williamson ... East Street M. Guinney ... Wakanui M. Atkinson ... Seafield _ G. Leadley ... Wakanui Cre.*k T. M. Jones & Co. Seafield J. Lambic ... Kyle Wra. Cox ... Rakaia W. Harris ... Winslow J. Davison ... Westerfield J. Stephens ... Alford Forest ■T. B. Tomlinson ... Mount Someis P. Tisch ... Spread EagU A. R. Markham & Co. Jnertsey M. Hudson ... Watcrton J. Bo wick ... Mayfield Intending Subscribers will please fill u forms, which can be obtained from any of the above Agents. They will also oblige by stating on the back of the order to which agent they subscriptions, t WEEKS AND'DIXON, Printers and Publishers |
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ASHBURTON, TUESDAY, MARCH 2, 1880.
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Auctioneers and Commisssion Agents ALFRED HARRISON, AUCTIONEER, COMMISSION AGENT, ETC. ~jpAND SALES, Sales of Stock, Mer chandise, furniture and Effects, also Pigs, Fowls, and General Produce. WEEKLY SALE Every SATURDAY at 12 o’clock. SALE YA'' DS ATTENDED. ntrics can be made at my office or at the Yards. Agent for the Transatlantic Fire Insurance Company. 5 BROS. & GUNDRY I 'J (late bullock AND CO.), ASHBURTON, General Merchants, Auctioneers, Stock, Station, Estate, and Commission Agents. Sales of Stock, Farm Implements, &c., will be held at their Yards, Ashbur ton, and the Tinwald Yards, on alternate TUESDAYS. CASH ADVANCES Made on Stock, Produce, &c., consigned for Positive Sale. EDMISTON BROS. & GUNDRY. 19 FARMERS AND OTHERS. Messrs, acland, Campbell, & CO. are prepared to supply Farmers and others with Station Stores, Fencing Wire, Fencing Staples, Standards, &c. ,at Lowest Rates, and of First-class quality. AGENTS FOR THE ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY. CAPITAL £2,000,000 NSURANCES EFFECTED AT LOWEST RATES. ACLAND, CAMPBELL & CO., 65 Auctioneers. P REDK. pAVITT, E/st Street (Close to the Railway Station) Ashburton, Land and General Commission Agent. Orders taken for—Sydney Drays, Newcastle Coal, and Malvern (by the truck load), Build ing Materials of kinds. Fencing Wire, Agricultural English and Ameri can, &C., &C. Ijj MESSRS. pSVNTZ & CO., STATE, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS. Rents aiid Debts Collected. Money advanced on Freehold Security. 7 WILLIAM ADAMS, Accountant and General Commission Agent. W. A. has started bnsines as above in the Cottage next Road Board Office, A sh burton. Tradesmens’ books kept, Accounts Rendered, Rents Collected, Letters Written, business or private, Contractors’ Partnership Accounts Adjusted. Charges Moderate. WILLIAM ADAMS, Next Road Board Office, 512 g Ashburton. W. R. BOYLE, Moore street, Ashburton, Accountant, land, estate, and GENERAL AGENT. Loans negotiated. Absentees represented. Agent for the Victorian Insurance Com pany. Certificated Accountant in Bank ruptcy. 458 g Millers, &c. SAUNDERS BROS-. MILLERS, Grain Merchants, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS. Offices— EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Mills — GREAT SOUTH ROAD. AGENTS FOR THE LONDON AND LANCASHIRE FIRE INSURANCE CO And the WALLSEND COLLLIERY. ur |js to inform the hits of Ashburton d surrounding districts that his MEiy FLOUR MILL WAKANUI HAS COMMENCED WORK, And hopes, by strict attention to busi ness, and turning out a First-class article, to merit a share of public support. Special attention paid to Gristing, and Farmers from a distance can have their Grist ground by return. 31
Insurance. Liverpool and London and GLOBE INSURANCE COM PANY. Capital £2,000,003. Reserve Fund ... £1,300,000. Grain Insured whilst Growing, in Stock or Stacked. Every other description of Insurance at rates as low as any other office. LOCAL AGENTS. J. Stanley Bruce ... Ashburton. A. R. Markham ... Chertsey 484 g VORTH BRITISH AND MERCAN i> TILE INSURANCE COMPANY. Established, a.d. 1809. Capital £2,000,000 Losses already indemnified... £5,000,000 Reserve £1,150,000 Ashburton Agents— -740a POYNTZ & CO. THE LONDON & LANCASHIRE FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Capital —Fully Subscribed, £1,500,000. JMRE INSURANCES of all kinds taken at lowest rates, special attention being given to Stack, Farm Building, and other Agricultural Risks. Applications by letter for insurance will be promptly attended to. The London and Lancashire being purely a Fire Company, the whole of its resources arc available to meet Fire claims and this feature will at once commend itself to the public, for the resources of the Company can never be applied to the settlement of Life Claims or Marine Losses, but every penny of its Capital (the whole of which could be called up at any time), together with its reserves, are available for Losses by Fire, and offer a complete guarantee that all engagements w ill be fully carried out. Claims are met with promptitude and liberality. Agents for Ashburton— SAUNDERS BROS. 6 Building Materials. Ashburton steam saw mills SASH AND DOOR MANUFACTORY. G. PARKIN, Proprietor, BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR. Moore Street, Every description of Timber and Budding Materials in Stock and supplied on most reasonable terms. Plans prepared and Estimates Given on tl e shortest notice. 26 TOTARA ! TOTARA ! ! TOTARA ! ! ! NOTICE. To members of County Councils, Road Boards, Contractors, and others. THE undersigned desires to notify that he is prepared to supply SAWN TOTARA (or Black Pine) for Bridges, Culv eits Slabbing wells, or other purposes, of any dimensions, and in large or small quanti ties to suit customers. ALPHEUS HAYES, Timber Merchant, East street, Ashburton. N.B. —Building Timber, Firewood, Stakes, Ac., now on sale at the yards, East street, near Railway station, at lowest current rates, or can be delivered at any station along the line direct from the mills. Firewood by the truck-load at greatly reduced prices. 9G7a* —413 g BRICKS. rjIHE UNDERSIGNED having COM. PLETED choir KILN at Ashburton, are prepared to SUPPLY BRICKS, equal tc any made in the Colony, at any Station up or down. Samples to be scon at the Con pany'i Offices, Ashburton, Rakaia, and V inslowj W. MONTGOMERY & CO [Limited] 32 ARCHERY MATERIAL.— Bows from ss. each. Arrows from ss. doz. H M. J ONES, Stationer, Baring Square.
Surveyor, Civil Engineers, &c. C E. FOOKS AND SON, £J[ CENSED SURVEYORS AND LAND BROKERS Under the Land Transfer Act, Government Contract Surveyors, Triangle, Wakanui Road, near Post-office ASHBURTON. 33 Hotels. THE WHEATSHEAF HOTEL, Wheatstone. Q H. WILLCOCKS. the Proprietor of the above fine Hotel can now offer Acorn modation which cannot be surpassed in any house in Canterbury, and wishes to inform his friends And the public generally that everything in his power will be done to make his patrons comfortable. The rooms are splendidly furnished and well ventilated. First-class Stabling and Paddocks in connection with the Hotel. Wines and Spirits of the Best Brands. G. H. WILLCOCKS, Proprietor, 138 Wheatsheaf Hotel. Boarding Houses. CENTRAL TEMPERANCE HOTEL, Baring Square (Near Town Hall). RE-OPENING of the above commo dious and centrally situated Pri vate and Commercial Hotel. T. BROADBELT, PROPRIETOR, Is prepared to give Superior Accommoda tion to Boarders and the Travelling Public on REASONABLE TERMS. Weekly Board and Lodging ... £1 Weekly Board ... ... ... 14s. MEALS AT ALL HOURS. Dinner on Saturday from 11.30. Beds (single), Is. 6d. Private Room for Ladies. 153—G24a Conveyances. THE LONGBEACH COACH! GEORGE WILLCOCKS respectfully acknowledges the liberal support which ho has received during the short time his Coach has been running, and solicits a continuance of the same. The fares by Willcocks’ coach are exactly 3d. per mile ordinary fares, and lid. per mile for Saturday return. They are as under — Longbeach to Ashburton, ordinary 55., return Bs. Waterton to Ashburton, 3s. Gd. ordi nary, 6s. return. Ashton to Ashburton, 3s. ordinary, ss. return. Wheatstone to Ashburton, 2s. Cd. ordinary, 4s. return. SINGLE FARE RETURN ON SATURDAYS. The coach leaves the Booking Office, Quill’s Commercial Hotel, each day at 3.15; Post Office, 3.30. 0 g ECOOKSON, Wills Street, runs the , MAIL COACH from Ashburton Railway Station to Green Street, Alforc. Forest, and Mount Somers, every Tuesday and Friday, returning Wednesday and Saturday at 3 p.m. Business Notices. H. M. J ONES, Baring Square, LAW & COMMERCIAL STATIONER BOOK AND MUSIC SELLER. Toys, Fancy Goods, Yiolins, Strings, Concertinas, Ac. Magazines, English Papers, & Periodicals by each Mail. Bookbinding Executed with Despatch 15 P J. R. CHAPMAN, AINTER, GLAZIER, PAPER HANGER & SIGNWRITER, Importer of Paperhangings, White Lead, Glass, Ac. The trade supplied at lowert Wholesale Prices. 17 TO THE FARMERS OF THE ASH BURTON AND SURROUNDING DISTRICTS. c. w. CALL AT J^UCKWORTH’S High Street, Christchurch, And Buy your GROCERIES. Really Good Tea, 20s. per box, full size. Extra Superfine, 2Ss. per box, full size. Extra Superfine, 90s. per half chest. Quality guaranteed. All other Good equally low. 465
TINWALD BOOT AND SHOE SHOP, 0. HAWKINS. CH, begs to inform the inhabitants of , Tin wait! and surrounding districts that lie lias taken the Boot and Shoe Shop adjoining Mr. S. Stephens’, saddler, and hopes by strict attention to business to obtain a share of public patronage. 7420 937 a B T. CHAMBERS, GOT AND SHOEMAKER, East Street, Ashburton. Boots and Shoes of all kinds Sewn or Pegged. Repairs Attended To. 48 TINWALD STORE. JAMES E S C O T T, GENERAL STOREKEEPER, IRONMONGER, DRAPER, &c., &0.,&c. 390 a FINE Cream-Laid ENVELOPES, No. 6 ; extra secure shape, ONLY 9s. 6d. per 1000; 500, ss.; 250, 35., NETT CASH. ALSO, — BANK NOTE AND LETTER PAPER WEEKS & DIXON, DIRECT IMPORTERS, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL STATIONERS, ASHBURTON “ HERALD ” OFFICE. T. A. GATES, ABINET MAKER, PICTURE FRAME MAKER, AND UNDERTAKER, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, ASHBURTON. 4 JUST ARRIVED. PAPER BAGS, PAPER BAGS. r| ONFECTIONERS, Fruiterers, 1 Grocers, Drapers, Seedsmen, Ac., can be supplied with Paper Bags, all sizes, and Printed or Plain. WEEKS AND DIXON, General Printers, East street North. CICHOOL Requisites and Artist M de rials. H. M. JONES, Statio rer, Bari Snuare. «TL JpNVELOPES, NOTEPAPER, EN VELOPES, NOTEPAPER.—The cheapest ever offered in Ashburton, at the Herald Office, Wholesale Stationery Depot, Saunders’ Buildings.
MARBLE CHIMNEY PIECES-ALL PATTERNS AND DESIGNS. WASHING, WRINGING, AND MANGLING MACHINES-ALL SIZES IN STUCK. Business Notices. IRONMONGERY. IRONMONGERY. CHEAPEST HOUSE IN CHRISTCHURCH. F. CROSS & CO., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL IRONMONGERS, Cohnek of Colombo and Hereford Streets, opposite Bank of New Zealand, CHRIST CHURCH, BEG to call the attention of their Customers and the public generally to their varied and well-assorted stock of every description of BUILDERS’ AND GENERAL IRONMONGERY, BRUSHWAEE, Ac., Ac.; also, always on hand, a large stock of Oils, Paints, Paperhangings, Varnishes, &c, ; also, now landing, ex Elmiranda, from New York direct—Two and Three-Pronged Hay Forks, all lengths ; Two and Three-Bow Hay Rakes ; American Scythe Snathes, Lawn Mowers, and every description of Yankee Notions. FLY TRAPS ! FLY TRAPS ! FLY TRAPS ! RANGES. RANGES. RANGES. CHEAPER THAN EVER. . Stocks of Scotch and Leamington Ranges in the Colonies, and are now offering them at considerably reduced prices, and would call the attention of Architects, Builders, and the public generally to an inspection. RANGES—Watson and Gow’s “Etna,” with cast-iron oven and boiler, 3ft wide—£s. Ditto as above, with oven and side boiler, and bright bands and mould, 3ft. Sin. wide— L 7 10s. Leamington Ranges, all sizes, from 2ft. 9in. to Oft., and all prices from £4 each. REGISTER GRATES—Fine cast front with brick back—7d. per inch. Ground front and brick back—lOd. per inch. Wright’s Patent Bivalve, with steel and ormolu bead, all sizes and patterns, from 60s. each. FURNISHING DEPARTMENT. Being overstocked in this Department we are determined to sell at a little over cost, and give our Customers the benefit of the in creased tariff, also to make room for shipments now landing, and to arrive, we invite recent arrivals and others to an inspection. We have also now landing ex Hurunui—OlL CLOTHS, all Widths ; CARPETS of every description ; HEARTH RUGS ; Hessians, striped for Cabinet makers; Scrim, Ac., Ac. Also, to arrive per Hereford, Pleiades, and other vessels—White Read, Oils, Varnishes, and Colors of every description. All Goods delivered Free within One Mile of Post Office. Country orders carefully packed, and every attention given. 452 g FURNISHING GOODS OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS. CARPENTERS’ TOOLS AT REDUCED PRICES.
O H N NDEBSOK, CANTERBURY FOUNDRY, CHRISTCHURCH, Solo Agent for tho M'SHERRY GRAIN DRILLS, Will have on sale for next season a full assortment of these machines, varying from 10 to 17 hoes. Hoes, spring and peg, six to seven inches apart. Reapers and Binders by M'Cormick and Wood. Wire and extras for same. All kinds of plough fittings, shares, &c., kept on hand or cast at short notice. Fencing standards and wire, millstones, grindstones, flour dressing silk, leather and indiarubber belting and hose, reaper sections, machine oils, field gates, horse shoes and nails, rivets, bolts, nuts, plate and bar ix’on, steel, and every requisite for smiths’ work, all kinds of engine and boiler mountings, boiler and gas tubes, &c., Ac. Machinery of every description made on the most modern principles and design. Estimates and drawings furnished on application. Indents to Great Britain or America executed on favourable terms. Sole agent for Aveling and Porter, Rochester, England. G and 8-h.p. Trac tion Engines by them on sale. Sole agent for John Wallace and Co., of London and Dundee, manufactures of Rolled Joists, &c. Sizes, prices, and cata logues on application. 312 FARMERS ! FARMERS 1 FARMERS R. MoKERROW AND CO., RE Cash Purchasers of Wool, Grain, and all kinds of Farm Produce, and are also prepared to make Liberal CASH ADVANCES on the above placed in their hands either for sale or shipment to the English or Colonial Markets. A Large Stock of Cornsacks, Wool packs, &c., fur sale at lowest current prices. R. MoKERROW & CO., GRAIN MERCHAN T i, RAKALL GO gTORE. The Oldest Established Business in the County of Ashburton. D. WILLIAMSON AND CO., DRAPERS, GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, TEA, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS. The Best House in Town for MEN’S, BOYS’, AND YOUTHS’ READY-MADE CLOTHING. CELEBRATED BOOT AND SHOE DEPOT. 14 BROWN PAPER, strong, and large sheets, at s|d. per lb. WEEKS AND DIXON, Stationers, East street North (near the Railwry Station), Ash burton. CHRISTMAS Number Young Ladies’ Journal, London Journal, Family Herald, Family Reader, Boys’ Standard, &c. Just arrived. H. M. Jones, Sta tioner, Baring Square. OFFICE and Pocket Diaries for 1880 H. M. Jones, Stationer, Baring Square.
Business Notices. VALUE EXTRAORDINARY. THE Great Bargains OF THE SEASON. GREAT CLEARANCE SALE FOR THIRTY DAYS. ORR AJSTD CO. HAYING resolved to clear out the Balance of the Bankrupt Stocks purchased by them during the Season (amounting to over ten thousand pounds) regardless of cost so that they may commence the Autumn Season with en tirely a new Stock, ORR AND CO. Will also offer several cheap lots pur chased by them during the late depression. Special Bargains. 90 Pair Twilled Kaiapoi Blankets at 4s. under the usual price. Kaiapoi Flannel at Is. 4d., Is. 6d. to 2s. English Flannel at Is., Is. 2d., Is. 6d., to Is. 9d. Prints at sd. and 6d., worth 9d. Brown Hollands, 7d. to Is. COSTUMES. 56 Costumes at 215., worth 355. 6d., a
Business Notices. JUST ARRIVED, CHOICE ASSORTMENT OF OFFICE AND HOUSEHOLD STATIONERY, PAPER BAGS, ACCOUNT BOOKS, DIARIES, &c. To Meet the Requirements of the County of Ashburton, WEEKS & DIXON Are now Importing, direct from the makers, Every description of Commercial, Law, and General Stationery, which they are in a position to supply, wholesale or retail, at prices that will compare favorably with any house in the Colony. The Goods now being opened up include a Choice Assortment of Plain and Fancy Note Papers and Envelopes, and some very superior kinds. 10 2 CASES STATIONERY BALES PAPER 10 2 Commercial and Law Stationery Notepapers in great variety Envelopes of the newest styles Inkstands and Bottles Pens and Penholders Pencils and Pencil Cases Account and Pocket Books, Etc. Biscuit Bags Flour Bags Milliners’ Bags. Wholesale and Retail. LIBERAL DISCOUNT FOR CASH. BOOKS (SCRAP, ALBUMS, &0., &c.) We have a small lot of the above, and being desirous of clearing out these articles, we shall be glad to dispose of them at VERY LOW RATES, so as to make room for incoming consignments of General Stationery. WEEKS AND DIXON Saunders’ Buildings, EAST .ASHBURTON.
Bargain. 04 Print Costumes at 7s. 6d. to 12s. 6d., worth 20s. 1700 yards Dress Goods, Alpaccas, at Bd., lOd., and Is. MILLINERY. Trimmed and Untrimmed Hats at half price. 2 Boxes Flowers, sold at 6d. per spray. Ladies’ Underclothing at very much under usual prices. 20 Dozen Stays at 3s. 6d., 45., 4s. 9d., to ss. 6d. CLOTHING. Men’s Suits at 16s. under usual prices. Boys’ Suits at 15s. 6d. to 355. Youth’s Suits at a little over half-price. Braces, Ties, Collars, Socks, and Shirts, unusually cheap. 20 Dozen Harvest Shirts at Is. 6d. to 2s. 6d. BOOTS. Men’s Boots still sold at Bankrupt prices. Youth’s Boots in great variety. Ladies’ Kid Boots at old prices. 1 Case Children’s Boots at Is. and Is. Gd., a bargain. TAILORING DEARTMENT. WE HAVE MUCH PLEASURE IN ANNOUNCING TO THE PUBLIC THAT A Tailoring Branch HAS BEEN OPENED IN CON NECTION WITH OUR CLOTHING DEPARTMENT, HAVING MADE ARRANGEMENTS WITH MESSRS. CRAIGHEAD AND CO. (LATE OF EDINBURGH AND SAN FRANCISCO), PRACTICAL TAILORS, TO MAKE UP ALL ORDERS EN TRUSTED TO US IN THE VERY BEST STYLE. A PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED. SCOTCH, ENGLISH, and COLONIAL TWEEDS IN GREAT VARIETY. THE CELEBRATED BLARNEY TWEED (CORK) KEPT IN STOCK. FANCY COATINGS IN GREAT VARIETY. SUITS from M 4s. DRESSMAKING DEPARTMENT. Dresses, Costumes, and Jackets made up to order, under the superintendence of a first-class Dressmaker. WEDDING & MOURNING ORDERS PUNCTUALLY ATTENDED TO. OER AND CO., IMPORTERS ASHBURTCN AND RAKAIA
Business notices. RAKAIA ANNOUNCEMENT. G. A. VINCENT, PRACTICAL PAINTER, GLAZIER, PAPERHANGER, &c., Near Bank New Zealand, RAKAIA, BEGS to announce that he has com menced Business in Rakaia, and all orders entrusted to him will receive prompt attention. 294 MEDICAL HALL. Established 1874. J. M. c 7 ~ mebidge ’ DRUGGIST, FAMILY AND DISPENSING' CHEMIST, Has always in Stock— SPONGES—Honeycomb and Turkey Toilet TRUSSES—Common Circular, Cole’s, Sal mon and Ody’s, Mocmain, &c. ELASTIC STOCKINGS Knee Caps, Wristlets, and Anklets ; Abdominal Belts in Silk and Thread. FEEDING BOTTLES—Mather’s, Maw’s, Dean’s, Stocker’s, Ayrton and Saun ders’, O’Connell’s. INFANTS’ FOODS —Liebig’s, Hard’s, Neave’s, Ridge’s, Nestle’s. COD LIVER OILS— De Jongh’s, Lang ton’s, Moller’s, Foxe’s, Southall Bros. PERFUMERY—Piesse and Lubin’s, Rim mel’s, Gosnell’s, Briedenbach’s, Low’s, The Crown Perfumery Company’s HORSE AND CATTLE MEDICINES. HOMCEOPATHIC MEDICINES—Leath and Ross’s, Turner’s, and Martin’s. TEETH CAREFULLY EXTRACTED. james McDonald, PRACTICAL TAILOR, East street, Ashburton. A good Stock of Tweeds and Cloths on hat d. Summer Goods open shortly. 71 NOTICE TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. WHEN you want any Copper, Zinc, Iron, or Tinware made or re paired, it will be to your interest to con sult JOSEPH HYDE, Moore street, Ashburton, And he will cure all complaints cheaply. 469 g BUTCHERS, BAKERS, GENERAL STOREKEEPERS, GRAIN AND SEED MERCHANTS, NORTON FARM, SEAFIELD. JONES AND CO., Norton Farm, Sea field, return thanks to their patrons for the hearty support accorded to them since Norton Farm was opened as a Butchery, Bakery, and General Store, and solicit a continuance of past favors, assuring customers that their interest will always have first consideration at the hands of the advertisers. Jones and Co. beg to inform their friends and the public in the Seafield and neighboring districts, that their Bread Meat, and Store Carts travel the following routes on the days given below : Seafield to Kyle, and Acton—Wednes days. Seafield to Wakanui Homestead, Waka nui School, and Creek, back by Christie’s Road— Thursdays. Seafield to North Seafield, Charing Cross, Dundas, Cambridge, returning by Pioneer Road— Fridays. In view of the Harvest, orders for at tendance of the Cart may be left at the Store, Norton Farm, Seafield ; Wakanui School, with Mr. Ginney; with Mr. Lambie, at Kyle ; and with Mr Brown blacksmith, Clontarf. JONES AND CO., NORTON FARM, Seafield. Butchers, Bakers, General Store keepers, Grain and Seed Merchants. A G E~N T S FOR THE ASHBURTON HERALD AND GUARDIAN. 679 RABBITS! RABBITS!! P , HARPER, FISHMONGER AND POULTERER Near the Ashburton Hotel, East Street, BEGS to inform the inhabitants »£ Ashburton that he HAS OPENED in the above line, and trusts, by stria attention to business, and supplying bn I articles of first class quality, hopes t' merit a share oi public patronage OYSTER SALOON. Hot Fried Fish and Tea and Coffee ai all hours. 02 g P 5 O INK FOR BAG MARKINS m. INK for Stencil Plates and Bag Marking, in quart bottles ready for use, on sale at the HERALD AND GUARDIAN OFFICE, NEAR railway station. RECEIPT and DELIVERY BOOKS for Threshing Machines, Grain, and Goods PRINTED on SHORTEST NOTICE. Samples can he seen at cur Office. WEEKS AND DIXON, |
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STEAMERS LEAVE LYTTELTON AS UNDER.
Foe Wellington —Waitaki, This Day, Tuesday, March 2. Passengers by 3.55 p.m. train. To be followed by Arawata, on Thurs day, March 4. For Napier, Gisborne, and Auckland— Arawata, Thursday, March 4. Pas sengers by 2.40 p.m. train. To be followed by Penguin, on Satur day, March 6. Foe Poet Chalmers— Te Anau, This Day, Tuesday, March 2. Passengers by 2.40 p.m. train. To be followed by Wellington, on Thurs day, March 4. Foe Melbourne, via Bluff —Te Anau, This Day, Tuesday, March 2. Pas sengers by 2.40 p.m. train. For Sydney— Wakatipu, March 5. Foe Hobart Town —Te Anau, This Day, Tuesday, March 2. For Picton, Nelson, Taranaki, and Manukau— Waitaki, This Day, Tues day, March 2. Passengers by 3.55 p.m. train.
POST OFFICE NOTICES.
Mails close at tlie Chief Post Office, Christchurch, for the following places (subject to necessary alterations) as under:— Tuesday, March 2. For Wellington and northern Ports, per Waitaki, at 3 p.tn.; late fee letters till 3.15 p.m.; guard’s van, railway station, 3.55 p.m. train. Wednesday, March 3. For Australian colonies, per express train, at 7-30 a.m. (to connect with s.s. Te Anau at Port Chalmers). SYDNEY J. DICK, Chief Postmaster.
The Ashburton Guardian. COUNTY AGRICULTURAL & SPORTING RECORDER TUESDAY, MARCH 2, 1880.
Fifteen years ago, or thereby, the rin derpest ravaged many counties in Great Britain, while nearly every one more or less suffered. In some indeed, the cattle plague was so rife and so virulent that it seemed as if another Egyptian murrain of beasts had fallen upon the land. Veteri nary surgeons were put upon their best mettle to cope with the inroads of the pest, which threw consternation amongst the Scotch farmers to such an extent that they and all living upon their homesteads almost wholly ceased to have communica tion with farms where the rinderpest existed, lest infection should be carried to their own cattle. Farmers, their families, and their laborers, who were unfortunate enough to’ own cattle or to attend cattle suffering from the plague, were avoided both at “kirk and market,” and many yeomen who valued their stock more than their salvation rigidly abstained from attending kirk at all, lest they should unwittingly make the kirk a means of in fection as well as a means of grace. For some time the rinderpest was bravely wrestled with, but it was not until the extreme measure was adopted of “stamping out” the disease by killing every animal attacked and burying the carcase deeply that the plague was stayed. The local authorities of Aberdeenshire, however, were the first to adopt this idea, and they adopted it at the first, before the disease had had time to take any hold upon their herds, and as a result of these prompt if severe precautions the cattle of Aberdeenshire were saved.
Pleuro-pneumonia never reached in the the old country the formidable dimensions that rinderpest did, and never was such a scourge upon the cattle-yards, but it lias done serious damage in its time notwith standing, and has caused incalculable mischief on many a farm. It is a foe the
farmer lias quite sufficient reason to dread, and it is not at ail matter for surprise that wo find the Auckland farmers rising up in rebellion against the importation of affected cattle from Australia. They are soliciting tiie Government to incur the cost of buying up all the cattle already imported from Australia, with the object of destroying the beasts, and at the same time putting a atop to the spread of disease. The action of the Auckland Agricultural and Pastoral Association shows that they .are fully alive to the danger that threatens, but at the same time ib seems to betoken a shortsiglu edness that ought not to characterise men who fear impend ing ruin. The Aberdonians saw the danger at once, and acted upon the first impulse for safety without appealing to Government at all. They raised money themselves, and indemnified the farmers who lost their cattle under the order of the local authority, and the money was well spent. Long ore the slow moving wheels of the government machin ery can be put in motion to run in the cattle already sold, and probably scattered over the Auckland district, an amount of mischief may be done that many thousands of pounds would not cover, while a hundred or two spent at the proper time would have stopped at once and for ever the further progress of the disease. The Government of New Zealand has under taken duties and assumed burdens and re sponsibilities just as foreign to its func tions as buying diseased cattle with a view to stamping out disease, and with a Ministry in power made up as is the present one, we need not be surprised to learn that they have consented to buy the cattle, * but we would have been far better satisfied of the patriotism of the Auckland farmers if they had at once set about taking steps themselves for providing funds to defray the cost of the cattle’s purchases. That pleuro-pneumonia is troubling the sister colonies to some extent is a fret there can be no doubt of, and it ought to be a warn ing to all stock owners to be on the out look. Doubtless an order in Council will be at once issued, closing New Zealand ports against the importation of cattle from any port of Australia, where the dis ease is known to exist. In another column we give some hints regarding plcuro and its treatment that may prove of value should occasion rise for their use.
The Cable. —Cable communication between England and New Zealand is in terrupted, the hitch being with the cable at Rangoon. The Weather. —Sou’-west rain sot in about 2 p.m. on Sunday and continued through the night. Yesterday was drizzly and warm, with the wind all round the compass, hut very light. The weather is close and muggy, and considerable care will have to he exercised by those having grain in stock or in the ground, other wise sprouting will very soon ensue should the temperature continue high, and wc fear many of the badly built, and im thatched stacks will have to be pulled down and fresh topped to save the grain from germinating.
The Cambridge School. —Owing to harvest operations the preliminary open ing of the Cambridge School has neces sarily been delayed till Monday, March Bth, when our young friends in that quarter of the district will have to exchange the stocking for the school book,
A Change fob the Better.— We are glad to observe that the large engineer’s and blacksmith’s shop opposite Messrs. On- and Go. ’s ; which has for some time been empty, except when made the habitat of the larrikin tribe, who periodic ally met there with the object of smashing every inch of glass in the establishment, is again opened by Messis. Robb and Burns, who intend carrying on the busi ness legitimately pertaining to the shop, and being men of the right stamp, we ex pect to see the furnaces constantly throw ing out their sparks.
Upper Ashburton Hoad Board. —A meeting of the ratepayers of this road dis trict took place on Saturday, 29th ultimo, for the purpose of electing a member to serve in the place of the late Mr. Charles Seed, Westorfield, which resulted in the election of Mr, Henry Poole, Hinds river. A Collier on the Rocks. —The barque Sophia Luhrs, coal laden, from Newcastle to Wellington, made too close an ac quaintance with the barrier of rocks off Wellington heads on Saturday last. She was got into port, and will have to be put on the slip for repairs. Mosley on the War-Path. The “Scarifier” of Pastor Chiniquy got a room to lecture in at Timaru on Saturday evening, and he got an audience of a sort —dead heads and empty benches. Thanksgiving Service.— On Sunday next a thanks-giving service for the abun dant harvest will be held at St. Stephen’s Church ; and the farmers’ gratitude for the blessings of the sea-son may bo suit ably shown by donations in the shape of produce; the proceeds of which will bo given to the Old Mens' Home. Vital Statistics. —The Registrar’s return of births, deaths, and marriages in Christchurch and district for the month of February is as follows : Births : city 45, district 104 ; marriages : city 30, district 10 ; deaths : city 50, dis trict 54. Mr. Parkerson appends the following note —“104 deaths in twenty eight days is the highest number of deaths registered in my district in any one month.” During February, 1879, the number of deaths was—city 49, district 42.
Important Sale. —Messrs. J. E. Bucha nan and Co. announce a sale at Mr. J. Ward’s farm, near Waterton, on Tuesday next, of stock, crops, plant, Ac. As Mr. Ward’s judgment in the selection of these articles is known to be second to none, wo expect to bear of high prices being rea lised. Maori Strength on the West Coast —ln consequence of a disqiuctning state ment made by a correspondent of the “ New Zealand Herald,” that the Maoris on the West Coast could raise 3000 fight ing men in 48 hours, Captain G. W. Wood, of the New Zealand Militia, has written to contradict the statement. He says that twenty years ago, when a combined move ment of the tribes was made against New Plymouth, the natives could only raise a total of 1210 men, and these comprised all who could carry a musket or raise a toma hawk. Ho feels sure that 5 ,; 0 men would bo an exceedingly difficult number to bring together. The Royal Commission on Native Af fairs.—We learn from Hawera that the Royal Commission lias finished its inquiry so far as concerns the country between the Patea and Kaupokonui Rivers. The Com mission left for New Plymouth on Satur day. A Lucky Lady, —Mrs. Fisher, who drew Foul Play in a sweep on the Wel lington Cup, drew the same horse in Stapleton’s sweep on the Dunedin Cup, thus winning LIOOO within a month.
Foul Drains. —Ashburton is not alone in its misery regarding foul drains, as witness the following from the “Press” regarding the Lyttelton drains : —The foul ness of the atmosphere arising from the sewers in Lyttelton was last Saturday un bearable. The weather was unusually hot, a circumstance which no doubt in creased the offeusiveness of the noxious exhalations from tfto drains, but in the ab sence, of periodical and effectual flushing of the sewers it would certainly seem to be the duty of the local authorities to have stench traps put in wherever the sewer is open to the streets. The imperative ne cessity there exists for some action in this direction, was strongly apparent to every person who traversed the streets much on Saturday'.
To Grain Growers. —Messrs. Miles, Hassal, and Co., who are so well known as large landed proprietors in this county arc open to buy or ship grain for farmers on liberal terms.
County Council Works. —The County Council are calling for three small, but> to the districts affected, important works* viz., two drains in the Longbcach district* and the approaches to the bridge over the north branch by Digby’a.
Important Land Sales. —Messrs. Sd mistion Bros, and Gun dry will hold an unusually important sale on Thursday, next, when among other properties to be submitted to auction, a store and dwell ing house, and several farms will he put up for competition, and the terms of sale are unusually reasonable. Wanganui Races. —The sporting men of Wanganui deserve support for the pluck they displayed in offering a LI,OOO prize to be run for. That their spirit lias bean appreciated is evident from the prices the privileges brought at auction, some of the minor ones having been sold for Loci' 1 , and the Committee were offered and refused LB4O for the remaining ones. A Brave Boy. —The following instance of pluck deserves to be recorded : —On Friday evening two boys, named Mathews and Oldham, while bathing in the Wai makariri, would have baen drowned but for tho plucky conduct of Herbert 11. Johnston, aged 13, son of the post master. Johnston, who was dressing, seeing the lads in trouble, made for Mathews, who was farthest out in the stream, and was sinking for the second time. Johnston dived and brought the drowningyouth by the hair to the surface. A young man named Hayman, attracted by Johnston’s calls, swam out for Oldham, hut after seizing him lost hold. Johnston then grasped him also, and held ban up till Hayman could relieve him. When brought to land Mathews and Oldham were quite exhausted, and it was some time before they recovered. But for Johnston’s action both would certainly have bceen drowned, and his pluck is well worthy of recognition. Police. —Mr. Sub-Inspector O’Donnell, lately in charge of tho Clyde district, takes charge of the Christchurch sub district in the lilacs of Mr. Inspector Hickson, removed to Clyde.
The Flower Show. —ln the interests of horticulture wo would remind our readers that the first show of the Ashburton Hor ticultural Society will take place at the Town Hall on Saturday next. Wo are requested to draw attention to the fact that entries must be made with tho hon. sccretai-y not later than noon on Wednes day, in order to ensure each exhibitor the requisite .amount of space. All who take an interest in this young society are par ticularly invited to send exhibits, either for competition, or for exhibition only-. Those for exhibition only are admitted free. All members’ exhibits are free, and non members will have to pay an enl ranee fee of one shilling for each exhibit. Wo are in hopes, even at this advanced period of tho season, to sea a goodly an ay of fruit and vegetables, but wc are afraid the weather lias militated somewhat against a successful show of flowers, and we must therefore look more for quantity than quality. Still, as everything must have a beginning, we sincerely hope that the coming show may ho a precursor of many, each, increasing in merit from its pre decessor.
Dreadful Accident.— On Saturday, whilst a knot of business men, farmers, and idlers were doing their lounge under Montgomery’s verandah an appalling crash was lieard overhead, then a shower of a dog and glass fell on the footpath. The dog had beer locked up in the “Times” office, and the window being open he took the nearest exit from his prison, and looked considerably amazed when he reached terra Anna. He sneaked off with a look of intense disgust at the outrage upon his feelings. In his fall ho luckily did not land on anybody’s head, had ho done so, lie would have given a shook to somebody’s hat or system, as he was of tolerably good proportions.
The Irish Relief Fund. —Dr. Lemon has received a cable message from Colonel Glover, Chairman of the Eastern Exten sion Company, forwarding the following message from the Lady Mayoress of Dub lin to the Australian and New Zealand Press : “As daughter of Caroline Chisolm, the emigrants’ friend, I thank Australian people for magnificent subscrip tions to Mansion House Fund for relief of Irish distress. I don’t know what we could have done without your aid. It makes me so proud of my old home. L 1,500 per Bank of Australasia ; L 1,500 per Union Bank of Australia ; LSOO from Launceston ; LI,OOO from Adelaide ; just received. Again thanks. ” Insurance for Girls. —A novel system of insurance for girls has existed for several generations among the Danish nobility of Copenhagen. A nobleman, upon the birth of a daughter, enrolls her name with the insurance society, paying at the time a foe, and subsequently an annual sum, until she reaches twenty-one. She then becomes euti tied to an annual income from the society, and to apartments in the large building of the association, which is surrounded by gardens and a park. Should her fatlicr die in her childhood, she may immediately occupy the apartments. Should she die or marry, the income and the right to entail the homo both lapse.
The Eucalyptus Forests. —A corres pondent of the Haywards “Journal,” (Alameda county) writes as follows : —The first piece of land of any extent planted in California in blue gums and entitled, from its size, to be called a forest, contained about 45 acres, and was sot out by J. T. Stratton of East Oakland, in Castro valley, near Haywards, during the winter of 1870. The number of trees planted per acre, GSO, set out at a distance of 8 x 8 feet apart. In the months of April and May, 1877, some 19 acres of the forest underwent the process of thinning out, but leaving stand 100 of the largest finest trees to the acre. The 10 acres yielded in material 149 cords of wood and COO poles. The latter were purchased by the Central Pacific Railroad Company to bo used on their telegraph lines ns an experiment to test the value of the blue gum for such purposes. The cost of putting into market shape the cord wood was 1 dol. 10 cents per cord, and polos 25 cents cadi. The cordwood sold readily on the premises at from 5 dols. 75 cents fo G dols. 25 cents per cord. The poles, it is said, brought 1 dol. each, de livered at the station, On deducting the cost of labor involved in the operation, the returns, as the figures show, were 1190 dols. profit. The same ten acres of land for agricultural purposes, rented at the rate of 5 dels, per acre per year, at that rate for seven years, gives the sum of 350 dols. A plantation of gum trees, large or small, in necessary labor does not really require an outlay of more than lOdols. per acre during the period of seven years in the requisite culture and atten tion to insure success.
TELEGRAPHIC.
BRITISH AND FOREIGN.
{ Renters.) London, Feb. 20. Throe per cent. Consols, 975.
Adelaide wheat and flour are un changed. The total reserve in notes and bullion in the Bank of England is L 17,002,900. At the wool sales to-day, 10,800 bales were offered, making a total of 81,300 bales catalogued since the opening sa'es.
The increased prices were firmly main- 1 tained. i Washington, Fob. 2S. i General Grant is generally accepted in i the coming election for President of the United States. St. Petersburg. Feb. 20. An Imperial ukase has been published, appointing General Melikoff head of the Supremo Commission for the repression of disorder in the city. Ho has been in vested with unlimited power for tho punishment of offenders. {Age Sjtcnnl.) London, Feb. 27. General Malakoff has succeeded Count Gourka as Governor of St. Petersburg. A waiter employed in the palace of the Czarowitch was arrested on fsuspic'on of being implicated in tho attempted ex plosion of the Winter Palace. Latest news from Afghanistan states that fighting is occurring at Herat. A Cahulcc (!) plot was discovered to murder the Saltan of Turkey. London. Feb, 28. It is intended that Pcisia takes immedi ate possession of Herat, Seistan, and dis trict surrounding. Merv will he erected into a State, jointly protected by Britain and Persia. The States of Khel and Cashmere have, received additions. Tho South African colonies’ delegates assembled at Capetown to discuss Sir M. Hicks Beach’s confederation proposal. It is absolutely necessary that tho British only should garrison Capetown. The Boers desire a distinct constitution for the Transvaal. AUSTRALIAN. [Special.) Melbourne, Feb. 28. • The following exhibitors at the Mel bourne Juvenile Exhibition have been awarded silver medals : —A P. M'Oarthy, Joseph Bentley, F. Ange, Fred. M'Oarthy, Maggie Armstrong, Eleanor C. Sperry, residents of Dunedin ; Edward N. Barraud, Wanganui ; Henry J. Bilton, H. M. Dobson, Christchurch ; Dennis O’Brien, Wellington. Tho New Zealand exhibitors have also been awarded 10 first class certificates, 5 second, and 8 third. {Rente; V.) Melbourne, Feb. 28. In the elections, Sir Bryan O’Loghlen and Munro have been defeated. Mr. Berry tops the poll for Geelong with a small majority. Mr. Service has been elected for Maldon. The Opposition gained all the seats for Melbourne suburbs. Feb. 29. Seventy-fivereturns have been received. The Opposition so far claim a majority of nine. Pearson and all the other Mini sters, except O’Loghlen, have been elected. Casey, L. L. Smith, and Dick son have been defeated. Melbourne, March 1. The “ Age ” admits a serious defeat, and recommends the immediate resignation of the Ministry. The Oppositon are sure of 48 or 49. Sydney, Feb. 28. The total subscriptions obtained in tin’s colony towards the Irish Relief Fund amounts to £20,000 The total subscriptions obtained in this Colony towards the Irish Relief Fund amount to L 20.000. INTERPROYINCIAL. Auckland, March 1. The barque Stracathso arrived to-day from London, after a passage of 92 days. Mrs. Mason died from diarrhoea, and one seaman fell from the mizzen masthead and broke his leg and a wrist. The vessel brings 100 passengers. Tauranga, March 1. Tho case of J. C. Young came on for bearing on Saturday, and lasted all day. On the charge of stealing LSO prisoner was committed for trial at Auckland. Two other charges were withdrawn. Bail was accepted—-Young in a LIOOO, and two sureties of L3OO each. Hawera, March. 1. A number of natives, ei route for Patea, Mokoro, and Manutahi, passed through yesterday on their way to Pari haka. They had five drays loaded with flour, tea, and sugar, and shark for the great half yearly meeting. Captain Taylor, with 40 men has left the camp at Otako for Oeo, where they are to meet the unemployed from Welling ton, and escort them into camp. Wellington, March 1.
It is currently reported that the vacant portfolio in the Ministry has been offered to Mr. Thos. Dick, M. H. R., for Dunedin, and accepted by him. During the month of Feb., 98 births were registered, and 42 deaths. Summonses have been issued against two publicans, for allowing gambling in their houses after twelve.
Another 75 of the unemployed leave for Waimate Plains this evening for the purpose of taking part in road making there.
At the inquest to-dny, on the body of a man named Alex. Brown, killed at the corporation works on Saturday, the jury returned a verdict of “ Accidental death.”
To-day the Banks announce a further reduction of a half per cent, in deposit rates. These now are—Throe months, 4 per cent. ; six months, 5 per cent. ; twelve months, 5 k per cent. A man named Brown, a laborer em ployed on the Corporation works at New town, was killed this morning by a fall of earth.
Nelson, March 1,
An old Maori died at Wakapuaka, said to be one hundred and ten years old. It is reported he was the original chief of the district, but lost possession by the connuest of another chief.
Dunedin, March 1,
Goodman purchased Titania. and C. Turnbull purchased Londhand, but the prices are reserved. Hay purchased the [’evoke colt for 250 guineas. All horses engaged at the meeting were sent North to-day, except Tcra, Titania, Chancellor, and York which are engaged for South land. They leave to-morrow. Vincent County subscribed L3OO to the Irish Relief Fund, and the Lakes L 149. The “ Times ” says, in connection with the statement that the Union Steam Ship ping Co. intended laying up some of their boats during the winter, the following are the proposed new arrangements The Hawea, VYrnaka, and Penguin, are to be withdrawn from the East Coast trade. Tire two first named will be placed on the West Coast service in room of the Taiaroa and Waitaki. The Melt ourne steamers continue to run up the Er st Coast as far ns Russell. Tho Penguin and Ladybird will be laid up. Tho Taiaroa will probably be placed on the Dunedin and Timaru trade during the grain season. The Waitaki is to bo placed between Tauranga, Auckland, Whangarei, and Russell, making weekly trips. The running of the steamers will be so regulated that the present service between Lyttelton and Wellington will be maintained.
Pastor Chiniquy preached twice yester day to crowded audiences. The col lections amounted to L7B.
Lady Robinson laid the foundation stone of the Episcopal Church, Roslyn, be fore leaving. Over LSOOO were put through the totalisator on Saturday, completely para lysing betting. A fire occurred in the upper room of one of Hoffman’s stores, King street. The loss is fully insured in the South British LIOO ; National, LI4OO. The Governor left to-day for the North. The Governor intimates in the papers that he is not in any way interested in any of the Hon. W. Robinson’s horses, but probably he will form a stud. He has
bought one horse in the North, but has not taken delivery. If he goes in for racing, ho will not bo in partnership with anyone. Nominations for the Dunedin Cham pagne Stakes close on Tuesday. Edward Thorne, for stealing mono;/, was sentenced to six hours’ imprisonment, and ordered to receive 12 lashes.
THE NELSON PRIZE FIRING.
[by telegraph.] Rifle Camp, Brightwater, March 1
The members of the Rifle Assciation, together with all the local companies mustered for church parade yesterday, and attended tho Episcopalian Church this morning. All the members arrived in camp at about 10 o’clock, and the morn ing has been occupied by the men getting into quarters. At 2 o’clock there will bo parade; at 3.30 first match will he com menced. The arrangements for firing are completed, tho ranges being almost the same as last year, but it is -probable longer time will be taken in marking the shots on account of altering the butts, with a view to increasing the protect'd! for the markers. Colonel Packc is is command, MajorM'Loan camp adjutant, whilst Capt. Webb is acting as secretary, Mr Stevens being unable to attend. 8 p.m.
There was a parade at Brightwater between two and three, when IVI members were present. At half past two Colonel fFacko came on the ground, and shortly after the meeting was opened by MrS Pitt, wife of Major Pitt., firing the first shot, which was scored asabull’seyo. Tho lady having been cheered and the men divided into 12 squads, actual business commenced. Prior to this, however, the markers had expressed some dissatisfac tion, alleging that the butts did not suffi ciently protect them. Upon this some alterations were made, but shortly after firing commenced, one of the markers received a nasty cut on the arm by a splinter off t.he target. Shortly after tiring commenced, a fire occurred in tho camp. It appears the occupants of a tent, com posed of Wellington and Napier men, under the command of Lieut. Bennett, had been smoking their sights at a candle which they left burning. This immedi ately communicated with the bedding, which, in addition to tranks containing private effects, and dress uniforms, wore destroyed. The tent, however, was saved, as also some hundred rounds of ammuni tion. The scores made at the 200 yards range of the first match were : Okejq Taranaki ... ... ... 27 Paynter, Stoke ... ... ... 27 Crossman, Nelson ... ... 26 Rogers, Blenheim ... ... 26 Achoson, Riverton ... ... 26 Capt. Kelly, Thames ... ... 26 McKenzie, Blenheim ... ... 26 Fenton, Thames ... ... ... 26 Morris, Oamaru ... ... ... 26 Coventry, Dunedin ... ... 25 Smith, Dunedin ... ... ... 25 Dc Farges, Marion ... ... 25 Purnell, Wanganui ... ... 25 D. MTutosh, Wanganui... ... 25 Moore, Nelson ..; ... ... 25 Armstrong, Thames ... ... 25 Bennett, Nelson ... ... ... 25 Clouston, Nelson... ... ... 25 Quarter-Master Fox, Christchurch 25 Lieut. Bennett, Wellington ... 25 Lieut. Somerville, Wanganui ... 25 Beach, Stoke ... ... ... 25 Milne, Wanganui... ... ... 25 Weir, Thames ... 25 Menzies, Kaiwarra ... ... 25 Buckley, Christchurch ... ... 25 Christie, Taieri ... ... ... 25 Capt. Wilson, Dunedin ... ... 24 Lieut. Applebjq Christchurch ... 24 Capt. Homes, Waikato ... ... 24 Denk, Thames ... ... ... 24 Sergt. Clark, Thames ... ... 24 Monk, Wellington ... ... 24
Parker, Stoke ... ... ... 24 Thurston, Waiuku ... ... 24 Bird, Nelson ... ... ... 24 Hunter, Nelson ... ... ... 24 Parola, Thames ... ... ... 24 Cummings, Wanganui ... ... 24 Richardson, Dunedin North ... 24 Hoskins, Taranaki ... ... 24 llloker, Taranaki ... ... 24 Fowler, Nelson ... ... ... 24 Hutcheson, Dunedin ... ... 24 Prouse, senior, Wellington ... 24 Capt. Thompson, Kaiwarra ... 24 D. Burns, Nelson ... ... 24
NATIVE AFFAIRS.
(Times Cor respondent. ) Haweka, Feb. 29. The move towards Parihaka in view of the Maori meeting has already commenced. Last night some 40 or 50 of the Ngatihani from the Upper Patca river encamped on the northern bank of the Atakio stream, about a mile from our camp, and left again this morning for Parihaka. They had with them five carts laden with dried shark, flour and sugar. In addition to the significance to be attached to this early' move towards Parihaka, it is to he remem bered that the chief of this b.apu, Tamarua, although formerly a rebel, has lately pre tended to be deeply loyal to the Govern ment. Too much importance cannot be attached to this early move to Parihaka, from what may be considered a remote portion of the district over which To Whiti’s immediate influence is extended.
The detachment of unemployed reached Opunakc yesterday morning, and were to ■day sworn in under the military regula tions by Colonel Roberts. They have no officers with them. Something almost approaching to consternation has been caused by the arrival of these men. Apart from the difficulties likely to arise through the employment of two bodies of men —Constabulary and unemployed—at the same work and at unduly different rates of wages,the nows that has been re ceived respecting the character of the latter is most discouraging. In a private letter, from a reliable source, theynrespoken of as the sweepings of the gaols, and danger is to bo apprehended from their arrival in a disturbed district, in which at any moment trouble may arise through an act of indiscretion on the part of an in dividual. Not a single charge of improper behaviour towards the natives lias been brought against the Constabulary, but it is feared that these men, not being so much amenable to discipline, may commit offences against the natives, the result of which it would be impossible to predict. Daily the relationship between the races is becoming restricted, apd the utmost caution ia required to prevent the occur rence of anything that might be soiled upon as an excuse for a breach of the peace. Titokowaru still keeps himself in hiding, and without doubt is in close com munication with Te Whiti,
The Commissioners have for the present closed their sitting at Haw era. Great efforts have been made to have it appear that their mission to some extent has been successful, but it is notorious that not a single native who acknowledges the supre macy of To Whiti has approached the Commissioners, while those outsiders who have attended, after gravely advancing preposterous claims, have joined the crowd of Mauris outside, and made the enquiry a subject of ridicule and laughter Apart from the objections to the personnel of the Commissioners, principally as regards Sir W. Fox, the native mind cannot grasp the idea of a non-executive body enquiring into their claims.
The first serious offence amongst the Constabulary occurred yesterday, when at an early hour of the morning a sentry was found asleep at his post near the roadway. Strange to say when ho was found asleep several natives ware seen loitering in the vicinity. Under the circumstances the offender will probable be dealt with by a Board of Officers.
ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL.
Special Mbetisq. A special meeting of the Bovougli Council was held last night, to consider the best means of supplying the township with a water supply. Present —His Wor ship the Mayor, and Mcsais. Robinson, R. Friedlandor, IX Williamson, St. Hill, W. Roberts, E. Saunders, and A. Orr. The Borough Engineer, Mr. C. E. Rooks, was also in attendance. The Mayor said he had asked Mr. Books to attend the meeting to explain the de tails of the scheme if necessary.
The report of Mr. Books was then read, recommending the construction of con crete aide channelling in the main streets of the township, the erection of a wind mill pump for the purpose of filling a con crete tank in Baring square, and the exca vation of a temporary outfall drain on the S.E. town belt. The scheme, however, d : d not provide for more than a certain delivery equal to 1000 gallons per hour, but his information on that point was not satisfactory, as the windmill pump would only give an intermittent supply. A daily supply of 2-1,000 gallons would bo sufficient for flushing the side channels, and the cost, exclusive of windmill pumps, would be LIOOS ss.
His Worship said that after considera tion he was fudy prepared to admit that Mr. Saunders’ scheme was by’ far the most practical, and the cheapest, as the process of raising the water by windmills was not satisfactory nor to be depended on. The next question was how to treat the side channels —whether to concrete them or not ; and it was worthy of consideration on the part of the Council whether to make the scheme they might then decide upon a portion of the permanent one, by putting in concrete channels, or to leave them as they are. It was possible, by striking a special rate of Is., to .raise LI,IOO, which would carry out this work and it would fit in with the permanent scheme. He would ask Mr. Saunders to state his ideas on the matter. Mr. Saunders said his scheme was a very simple and practical one, and would commend itself to all. The one laid before them by Mr. Books was a useful one, and contained a deal of infor mation. The object before the Council was to get rid of the filth in the side channels ; and he was perfectly certain that the clay in the water channels was tough and tenacious enough to do away with the necessity of putting in concrete channels. His proposal was to tap the mill race and bring a portion of the water down Winter’s road, and then down the creek through the domain into a reservoir. Taking everything into con sideration, he thought L2OO would do all the work necessary." All the members had been over the ground, and Mr. Books also, and all must be satisfied, as practical, common sense men, that his scheme was a practical one, and sure to be successful. He would call the attention of members to the fact that Mr. Joseph Hunt had carried out similar works successfully on land having a heavier fall. Some discussion then took place as to details on the question. Mr. Williamson said ho was so satisfied
of the scheme, that he could see no ques tion about it. The only thing necessary to be obtained was the consent of the Upper Ashburton Road Board to bring the water down Winter’s road. Mr. Saunders detailed certain informa tion regarding the levels of the township. He showed that the work was of the simplest nature, and could be done at the lowest possible cost if they used tem porarily the iron pipes they had recently received for their projected permanent water supply. Mi’. St. Hill proposed—“ That the Council visit the proposed works in a body on Wednesday morning at 7 a.in.” lie considered that a little common sense was wanted to be imported into the scheme in the place of so much science and levelling. Mr. Saunders seconded the motion, and the Council adjourned till 10 a.m. to morrow.
CHISPA’S LETTER.
(From the Ashburton Herald, February 25.) “I am not vet so bald that you can see my brains.”— Longfellow.
The past week has been a very dull one for gathering items for my usual letter, as all the floating population have vanished into the country to assist in gathering the harvest, and the regular inhabitants of our village have had to devote themselves to comparing notes on the heat of the weather, and their future prospects. And an opinion seems to prevail that money is easier. That, lam told, is a trade term, but if it means that money is easier to get I have as yet failed to experience the im provement so far as my financial opera tions arc concerned ; but it is something to hang on for, to see and hear other people hopeful, even if it is only in the direction of making a rise out of a libel case.
And that reminds mo that there has been the promise of a very prolific crop of libels lately. Even that “ obscure ” pub lication the “Herald” has been deemed worthy of a prosecution, or to be more cor rect, a threat of one, and the wounded feelings of the “scarifier” Mosley could only be soothed by the intervention of the law ; Mosley is a nice man but he wasn’t quite good enough for his legal adviser to undertake the case on spec., the said adviser in the meantime being expected to shell out the necessary five bob with which to lay the informa tion. The fiasco of the great Montague Mosley reminds mo of the general con duct of a mongrel pup. So long as you are within kicking distance the pup is very subdued, or he gives you best, and if he can, rapidly puts a safe stone’s throw between you and himself. He be comes very brave then, and very barky ; but take up a stone, and he’s oft' precipi tately, turning corners with vehemence, and dashing himself against the opposite wall in his hurry. Mosley, my hoy, I’ll lend you ten bub if you’re hard up, to start the legal game. Your P. D. tells me ho overheard the talk and witnessed the scene in your sanctum when Mosley brought his lawyer to “ know, you know,” about that Wesleyan. The P. D. was quite excited with delight as he described the look of the great Montague after the fighting editor, with a significant glance at the open window, suggested a handier way of having the matter out than leaving it ‘ 1 in the hands of Mr. H . ”
f have to compliment the lads and lasses 'W'lip tripe} my sun). There were eight competitors altogether, but only two of them were rigidly correct, yet all showed that they had taken great pains in the working and writing out of the sum. Philip O’Reilly, is a smart little chap, who owns allegiance to Mr. David Davidson, the master of the Boys’ Sem inary on the Belt, while Miss Eva Hen derson is a junior pupil teacher under Mr. Stott, of the Borough school. I dare say we shall hear of those two again, long before the last hair that lies between me and heaven has been removed. Next week I shall again jfing the bell for com petitors.
We haven’t heard a great deal about the unemployed for a week or two in tips district, seeing that work is plentiful enough, but I heard a yarn the other day from a large employer of labor as to the nature of some of the “bone and sinew” of the country which is illusti’ative of the sort of men who make much cry but give little wool with it. Four men took a job ditching. One, Pat, was a good workman, an Italian from Tipperary, and the other three were a very ordinary lot. After about a fortnight’s work, Pat visited the homestead with a view to getting squared
up, but the station holder objected to do anything of the sort till the contract was finished, and enqired of Pal his reason for wanting to leave. After considerable hesitation and beating about the bush ho at last blurted out that his mates were a lot of “ confadjativos.” This word was not quite intelligible to the boss, and he asked the meaning of the expression, and Pat said it meant men who “couldn t either earn their tucker nor cat it.” While on grammatical subjects I recollect another word invented by a waspish and ill tempered lady of my acquaintance up North. She was in £ ict my next door neighbor, and I had for a mate a pure thoroughbred cockney, and these two never allowed a day to pass without having a passage at anus. ‘‘Lit not the sun go down on your wrath ” was an in junction they religiously didn't follow. One evening a row took place between the pair, and luckily <a paling fence intervened so that the weapons employed in the combat were only the tongues of the virago .and the cockney. After a prelimin ary exchange of courtisios respecting the ownership of some chickens, cockney re marked, ‘"you’re a little whipper-snapper.” Virago replied, “yah ! get out, wlierc did you learn your well-bjought-up-todness.” This was a squelcher, and the cockney retired humiliated and crestfallen.
I was at Roseby’s lecture of course, and sat quietly during its delivery. You have recapitulated his sayings, so I needn’t. But you did not tell the effect the Rev. Mr. Beat-tie's speech bad on one or two friends of mine who believed ho delivered the most sensible speech of the evening, and forthwith made numerous demands on Shearman's “ whisky and soddy,” in which they drank the Rev. gentleman’s healthfully “down to the peg.” But what with Roseby’s fiery denunciations against whisky inside, and S lurulora’ ap peal for water outside, it seems to me that it is absolutely necessary for the municipal authorities to got in a supply of water at once, otherwise there will not bo sufficient of the aqueous fluid from the wells to keep us going. The hydropathic craze has set in in some quarters very severely. I know one man whose horse is suffering from the want of oats and too much work, and he asked my advice on the matter, as to whether a wet pack, or a warm bath would be the most likely to make a con valescent of the animal. I strongly recom mended a grass paddock and a three months’ spell His worship the Mayor, however, has come to the front in a most noble and disinterested way in this mat ter. He has developed a full blown scheme for bringing in clean, sparkling, and pure water for the Ash burtonites, and he proposes to ob tain his supply by means of four windmill pumps. Patriotic Mayor ! He is agent for the Althouse windmill. Coun cillor Saunders has also an idea by which to supply the township with a stream, and is going to put up a dam, and a batch to regulate the quantity necessary for the requirements of this flourishing city. As something of a sticky nature is required to make his dam watertight, he intends to recommend a few tons of superfine silk dressed flour from the Alfred mill as a suitable material for the purpose. Chispa.
LOCAL SELF-GOVERNMENT.
"Local self-government” is a very attractive election cry, and one which, is always brought forward as a stock text by those anxious to make their debut in public life. There is so much to be said in favor of it, and arguments to be used so patent, that the principles contained in the maxim arc such as to make themselves so eas'ly understood, and so popular with the public, that the expositor of the views is usually hailed as a patriot, and all his opponents are set down as conservatives and adherents to old fashioned and obsolete notions.
We may at once state that we are, up to a certain point, in favor of “local self government,” but we are also of opinion that there may be too many sub-divisions of governing power, and much consequent expense in the administration and execu tive of the governing bodies. When Pro vincialism was stamped oat, it was because there were nine small Parliaments meeting annually, each of which possessed its staff of officials, and no one has over questioned their usefulness whi’st they held the reins of government. They were not, as a matter of course, bodies who were re markable for possessing Pitts or Gladstones •among them, but they did their work, according to their lights, in a manner suited to the times, until the great Jove, Sir Julius Yogel, hiding offended at some remarks in the General Assembly, an nounced the downfall of Provincialism, and the advent of a simpler and more effective system of local self government viz., the County Council system, by which sixty-three new Govern ments were established in lieu of the demoralised provinces. Not all of these counties have undertaken the powers and honors offered to them, but the local self-government idea embodied in the alteration can hardly be called a success, as new staffs of officials have necessarily been organised, whilst the old officials of the provincial system have nearly all been absorbed bj' the Central Government in Wellington. The truth really is that the administrative power is now entirely in the hands of the heads of departments in the Empire City ; and on important mat ters requiring immediate attention the so called local self-governing bodies cannot stir hand or foot without voluminous and vexatious correspondence with the central power.
To descend in the grade of the various public bodies, we find the same eagerness for the division of governing power, and an instance is just* at present brought under our notice in which it is intended by the residents on the north bank of the Rangitata to have their district severed from the Upper Ashburton and Mount Somers districts, and to create a new one by the partition. We do not for one moment doubt the fact that the Rangitata ratepar'ers have a grievance, or that a due proportion of the large revenues of the boards ly whom their roads, &c. are con trolled, has not been expended in their part of the district, or that their rating power has not had its due amount of representation in the Board. There are matters which, vith the growth of the district, the requirements of some portions of it for works of immediate necessity, the inadvisability of rushing on a large number of contracts simultane ously all over the district, and more tljan all, the supineness shown by the far distant ratepayers to the proceedings of the Board, have gll combined to cause dissatisfaction now that funds are running low.
During the past year or two, three divisions of local bodies have taken place —via., Ist. The Municipality of Ashbur ton from the Ashburton Road Board ; 2nd., the division of the same Road Board into two new bodies, the Wakanui and Longbeach Boards; and 3rd, the dissolution of partneiship in the South Rakaia district by which the Mount Hutt Road Board began its existence. There were in all three cases some cause for the multiplication of bodies and their neces sary extra expenditure, and we have no doubt the causes were sufficient, other wise the ratepayers would not have con sented to the alterations. It is, however, probable that the ratepayers did not give much thought to the matter in any shape or form since the only outcome up to the present has been a multiplication in the number of officials, and a corresponding increase in the office expenses. The large subsidies from the land fund are virtually at an end, and the only revenues are those derivable from rates. It is, therefore,
impossible for so largo a staff of officials to be so necessary now as they were two years ago, when some of the Boards were spending 1/3,000 and more a month, whilst now, the largest items in some bodies ’s the monthly payments for the officials.
The newly-contemplated Board have, however, some very strong grounds on which to base their claim for the constitu tion of a new district, and we have felt surprised at the uncomplaining passive ness with which they have alhgwed other wards in the district to their own and their neighbors’ speciallv-favorcd localities. And* this ward system, as it has been carried out in most Hoad Boards, has been utterly use less for the object it was to ac complish. Tiie old Canterbury Roads Ordinance, 1872, defines the ward system to be one by which five wards shall bo, formed in each district, each having a member elected by the ratepayers having an interest in that ward, that the revenues and proportionate share of subsidies and grants shall ho spent in that ward, that separate books and accounts shall be kept fur each ward, and a “ general account” of the common account of all five wards be also, kept. Had this system been rigidly ad hered to, we imagine we would not have heard of any splitting up of large and influential bodies into small and unimportant ones. Those Boards which have, so to speak, played at wards, have elected their, members from the whole body of the ratepayers, have kept one general account, and where the ex penditure has absorbed the funds in one ward it lias been the custom to borrow from the credit balance of the other and less favored wards to prosecute their works. This was all very well whilst the bank balances were large, but now that funds are low, the districts which .are called upon to pay heavy taxes, and have had no works executed to show for them, are naturally crying out at the injustice of the business, and are anxious to follow up the advice of J. Stuart Mill’s dictum that “ Taxation without representation is tyranny.” Hence the intended partition of the county between the Hinds and Rangi tata from its present partnership.
THE COUNTY COUNCIL AND THE LYTTELTON HARBOR BOARD.
The Lyttelton Harbor Board duly re ceived the two resolutions sent them by the Ashburton County Council. One of these resolutions preferred a request that the wharf charges on grain at the Port should be reduced from two shillings to one shilling per ton ; while the other modestly suggested that the Ashburton County covered a bit of ground, had some people living on it, raised a few bushels of grain, which were exported to England via Lyttelton, and might perhaps have some shadow of right to representation on the Board. The suggestion was made with becoming fear and trembling, as sugges tions should be that emanate from bucolic and simple-minded people like the Ash burtonians, especially when such sugges tions are intended to go before the minds metropolitan in Christchurch, that ex ceeding great city, which is supposed to be the centre of the wisdom and the wealth of the province. Being made with the humility we have hinted at, the Lyt telton Harbor Board deigned to notice the modest resolution, and our County Coun cillors may now assume a satisfied coun tenance, seeing that the Board condes cended from their high and mighty position, and the "Times’” sneers not withstanding, to take notice at all of their insignificant existence. The County Coun cil hinted that Selwyn County, which could not lay an}' on a claim to representation at fIHBKd than we could ourselves, had the lionor of sending two representatives to the Board, and the village of Lyttelton was represented by its Mayor, while every plot of grain ground between us and the port had some sore of direct representation at the Board, while this district was left out altogether, and had to accept such gifts as the gods might send it through the wise doings and say ings and thinkings of the Harbor Board as now constituted. The chairman was quite in a flutter over the request, and thought the Chamber of Commerce, which" was supposed to represent all Canterbury was enough representation for those country chaps at the Ashburton, and he fell back on the wisdom that had been brought to bear upon the construction of the Board to begin with, which wisdom ho seemed to consider the ne plus ultra of legislation, and any attempt to interfere with it would bo sure to result in disaster.
It may be high treason on our part to dare dissent from the opinion of the re spected Chairman of the Harbor Board, and we may perhaps deserve that
“ Unmerciful disaster Follow fast and follow faster ”
upon our path for our temerity in doubt ing the existence of the blue snow we have not seen, but in face of the Chairman’s opinion we believe in the county’s right to a voice on the Board, and think if the Selwyn county which reaches to the Rakaia has a right to be heard at the Harbor Board, then surely the other country which sends all its export grain through Lyttelton should also have a say. One member pointed out' that Tiraaru was the natural port of Ashburton, and sought to stave off the request with that foil, but the argument is as hollow as the future of Tirnaru’s break water is shadowj r . We are glad, however, to notice that we had two friends at the Board, Dr. Turnbull and Mr. Cunning ham, who were not prepared to see us tossed overboard without at least being heard, and the matter will again come on for consideration. But the shilling per ton we wanted removed I—Oh, no, the Lyttelton Harbor Board couldn’t see that.
IRISH -BULLS.
Sir Boyle Roche belonged to the ancient family of Do la Ruqse of Fermoy ; he was created a baronet in 1782, and was married to the eldest daughter of Sir James Cald well, but had no heir. He used to ac count for lack of progeny by saying “ that it washereditary in his family to have no children.” Another of his blunders was made when speaking of the fish hawkers. “ They go down to Ringsend,” he ob served, “buy the herrings for half no-’ thing, and sell them for twice as much.” A letter supposed to have been written by Sir Boyle Roche during the Irish re bellion of ’9B, gives an amusing collection of his various blunders. Perhaps he never put quite so many on paper at a time ; .but hi§ peculiar turn for “bulls’’ is hero sliqwn at one view. Thg letter was first printed in the ( Kerry Magazine,” now out jf print. Dear Sir,—Having now a little peace and quiet, I sit down to inform you of the bustle and confusion wo are in from the bloodthirsty rebels, many of whom are now, thank God, killed and dispersed. We are in a pretty mess ; can got nothing to eat, and no wine to drink except whisky. When we sit down to dinner, we are obliged to keep both hands armed. Whilst I write this letter I have my sword in one hand and my pistol in the other. I concluded frofflthe beginning that this would be the eJSjfrancl 'I am right, for it is not half over Afrgfesent there are: such goings-on that everything is at a standstill. I should havt«ns\sered your letter a fortnight ago, butAßy received it this morning—indeed, lumily a mail arrives safe without being robbed. No longer ago than yesterday the mail coach from Dublin was robbed near this town ; the bags had been very judiciously left behind, for fear of accidents, and by great good-luck there was nobody in the coach except two outside passengers, who bad
THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, TUESDAY, MARCH 2, 1880.
NOTICE. all accounts THREE MONTHS OVERDUE unpaid after the 31st March 10 per cent, interest will be added. WEEKS & DIXON, Herald and Guardian. March 1, 1880. 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 Cotter 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 his efforts to please, he is prepared to’ guarantee a perfect fit i i every cate. TANCRED STREET, (Next Orr an I Cl’s.) CRAIGHEAD & CO. 982 a TO FARMERS. are CASH BUYERS of WHEAT, or will make LIBERAL ADVANCES on shipments to London on growers’ account. MILES, HASSAL, & CO., Christchurch ; MILES, ARCHER, & CO., 566 g Timaru. MESSRS. H. MATSON AND CO., AUCTIONEERS, &c., Hold fortnightly stock SALES at Ashburton and Tinwald. Next sale at TINWALD YARDS, on TUESDAY, March 2nd, 1880. C. PERCY COX, 427g* Agent, Ashburton. NOTICE TO FARMERS. undersigned will be prepared to treat with farmers and others in Ashbur ton, every Wednesday and Saturday, for the PURCHASE of GRAIN, or SHIP MENT on ACCOUNT of GROWERS. JOSEPH CLARK. February 28, 1830. 550g* PROMISSORY Note Forms, in Boobs of 25, unstamped, for sale at the Herald Office. Price 2s. Gd. each. |
AG/1880/AG_18800302/MM_01/0003.xml | 5,381 | nothing for the thieves to take. Last Thursday an alarm was given that a gang of rebels in full retreat from Drogheda, were under the French stan dard ; but they had no cofors nor any drums except bagpipes. Immediately every man in the place, including women and children, ran out to meet them. We soon found our force a great deal too little, and were far too near to think of retreat ing. Death was in every face ; and to it we went By the time half out party were to he all alive. Fortu- rebels had no guns except and pikes ; and we had plenty.,! muskets and ammunition. We put them all to the sword, and not a soul of them escaped, except some that were droy'ffjdin an adjoining bog. In fact, in a short time nothing was heard but silence. Their uniforms were all different—-chiefly green. After the action was over, we went to rummage their camp. All we found was a few pikes without heads, a parcel of empty bottles filled with water, and a bundle of blank French commissions filled up with Irish names. Troops are now now stationed round, which exactly squares with my ideas of security.—Adieu; I have only time to add that I am yours in haste, B. R. P.S. —If you do not receive this, of course it must have miscarried ; therefore I beg you write and let me know. To the above we may add a bull Sir Boyle is credited with. He met a friend one day whom he upraided for not visit ing him. The friend replied tliat Sir Bojde had never invited him. Sir Boyle answered promptly “Why then, the next time you come within half-a-mile of the house, I beg you stay there. ” It was Sir Boyle, who, speaking of the immo rality of his age, said children who could neither walk nor talk were to be seen running about cursing and swearing.
RAKAIA AND ASHBURTON FORKS RAILWAY COMPANY (LIMITED.)
The annual general meeting of share holders in the Rakaia and Ashburton Forks Railway Company (Limited) was held at two o’clock on Friday afternoon, at the office of Mr. C. F. Barker, Here ford street, Christchurch, Mr. George Hart in the chair.
The Secretary having read the advertise ment convening the meeting, the minutes of the last annual meeting were read and confirmed.
The following report was then presented and adopted as read : The directors, in submitting their second annual report, have much pleasure in congratulating the shareholders on the opening of their line for traffic. The arrangements with the Government are not yet completed, and there are minor portions of the contract unfinished. Your directors, however, being anxious to facilitate the carriage of grain this season, thought it undesirable to wait for the completion of the contract before open ing.
The Company’s engineer has certified that the railway is safe for the conveyance of passengers and goods and the line has also been inspected by the Government Engineer. During the past year, your directors have found it absolutely necessary to make two calls, amounting to 30s. per share ; the first, of 10s. per share, payable on first August, 1879, and the second of 20s. per share, payable on the Ist January, 1880. They have, however, good reason to believe that it will be unnecessary for them to make any further calls on existing shareholders. For the Board of Directors.
'jeqrcf. Hart, Chairman. The Chfiirni®®inoved, and Mr. Cuff seconded, the repbrt and balance sheet, the motion being unanimously agreed to. Messrs- j. Hart, J. L. Coster, and J. E. TayiJT, the retiring directors, were re elected for the ensuing year, no other gentlemen having been nominated. Mr. John Ollivier, on the motion of the Chairman, seconded by Mr. Passmore, was elected as auditor.
The sum of LSO having been voted to the directors as remuneration for their services during the past year, a vote of thanks to the Chairman terminated the pro ceedings.
CORRESPONDENCE.
We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expressed by our correspondents.
THE PASTOR'S RECEIPTS.
To the Editor.
Sik, —Bmnour hath it that a certain self constituted inquisitor made eager and unauthorised enquiries as to how the “ Chiniquy JV.ission ” fared at the hands of the church officials where the Pastor preached the other Sunday, and after an oblique and velvetty style, suggested the probability of their getting a little per quisite on the occasion. How far this may be true is beyond the power of yours respectfully to say ; but as the officers of one of the churches took evident pains to early anticipate and allay feverish minds, I suggest what a kind act it would be if the responsible parties would make a clean breast of their accounts in reference to the Pastor’s visit, lecture, Ac. ; as from want of such full information some highly esteemed though occasionally “ illogical ” citizen may be in a state of ferment. The statement in the “ Mail,” though sufficient for most persons, would be altogether too sparse for those who have the bump of f inquisitiveness so largely developed that they can no more be still than one can who suffers from St. Vitus’ Dance.
THE FARMER.
PLEURO-PNEUMONIA. Pleuro pneumonia is prevalent in Aus tralia, and Mr. C. J. Valentine, Chief In spector of Sheep for South Australia, gives the following directions for inoculating cattle as a preventative to their becoming infected with pleuro-pneumonia, a system which is worthy of attention in this colony: —“ Inoculation has been practiced with success in the colonies, in South Africa, and other places. Care being taken in obtaining the virus or lymph, and also in the operation, it will be found a preventa tive to the spread of pleuro-pneumonia amongst healthy animals. It must be thoroughly understood that inoculation will not cure diseased animals. Medical treatment is useless, and the disease can only be successfully eradicated by the adoption of stringent preventative measures, early isolation of suspected animals, destroying and burning the car cases of diseased ones, and inoculating all animals exposed to contagion. Animals once attacked are liable to relapse, acting as centres of contagion, and perpetuating the disease. Modes of Operating.—At present cattle are usually inoculated on the outside of the tail, about one to one and a half inches from the tip, in one of the two following ways :—l. With a lancet or knife dipped into the lymph. 2. With a needle like an elongated speying one, and a thread saturated with lymph. A portion of,tJw?jyrf?ad may be left in the wound of the lymph. Care mvtet taken not to wound the nerves and muscles of the tail, as it is apt to unfavorable swelling. If all gcnSSwvell the inoculation ought to take well before the week is out. Unfavorable symptoms set in sometimes between the fifteenth and twentieth day after inocula tion, and show a swelling spreading from the wound up the tail in the body ; the glands at either side of the root swelling up and stopping the passages—the beast either dies from that or from maggots in
the sore. As soon as you see the swelling cut and scarify just above it, avoiding the artery that runs down the middle of tiro tail; this will stop it. Some use oint ment, but it is not generally found neces sary. How to obtain inoculating lymph. —Having selected r.a animal suffering from plouro, slaughter in the usual way. The carcase being properly bled, open the chest, and if the disease has reached the proper stage (second stage) the lymph will be found round the consolidated lung, frequently enclosed in cells like a honey comb of coagulated fibrino. Lymph may also occasionally bo obtained from tire substance of the lung—in that portion only of a salmon colour. The proper in oculating lymph is recognised by being of a sherry wine colour. It coagulates, on cooling, into a transparent jelly, has no offensive smell, and feels sticky when rubbed between the finger and thumb. Mistakes are* frequently made by using the watery effusion or scrum found in the chest and substance of the lung, and the efficacy of inoculation is frequently con demned in consequence. Such mistakes must therefore bo carefully avoided, as the success of the operation depends upon using the proper lymph, which should be strained before beirg used, and a supply for future use be placed in small phials and preserved by adding an eighth part of pure glycerine, and kept in a cool place or underground.”
HOW FAR APART SHALL WE PLANT FRUIT TREES ?
This subject of the best distance at which to put fruit trees is one on which there is undoubtedly a great difference of opinion, and we cannot hope to give uni versal satisfaction. A consideration of the varying circumstances bf soil and climate will aid one in arriving at a just conclusion. On poor soil trees need more room than if on rich soil. Ihe heaviest forests grow where the soil is richest. In planting an orchard, which will, it is to be hoped, last for many years, and give pleasure to successive generations, it is best to do the work well. When properly cultivated the tree-tops in a twenty-year old orchard will spread twenty feet or more from the base. Sometimes men have planted as close as fifteen feet each way, because it “saved room,” or seemed to do so. The trees would grow well for a few years, till they shaded the ground, and then would begin to run up in search of more air and light. They ceased to bear, and were only good to make stove-wood of. Too close plant ing is the one irredeemable error of many orchardists. To cite a case in point. A gentleman of our acquaintance desired some years ago to plant out an orchard. Having an opportunity, be rented a field to a neighboring nurseryman to plant some small trees on, with the understanding that when, on the ensuing year the trees were removed, there should be sufficient for an orchard left standing in the rows. When the time came, trees were selected and marked so as to stand eight feet apart each way, and the remaining trees were dug out. Al though the trees thus left for an orchard were of unusual size and health, yet in less than five years the orchard seemed past its prime. It yielded one or two crops, and then the fruit was inferior. Half the trees were cut out in alternate rows, and the improvement was at once perceptible. A second cutting out a few years later left them so that they now stand 24 feet by 1G feet, and it is a pro ductive orchard at the present time. In ordinary loam soil, the roots of a twelve-year-old fruit tree will extend 25ft. in all directions. This statement is much within bounds. We have seen roots of much greater length uncovered while dig ging to lay irrigation pipes, or washed out by the ravages of floods. In one memo rable instance, in Alameda county, the light and rich surface soil of an orchard was swept off by a violent freshet, and the surface roots of an apple tree were ex posed to view. We were able to trace them some sixty feet from the base of the tree, although the tree itself was but 15 years old. Such instances as this make it evident that the roots of the trees in an orchard must lock and interlock in a perfect underground network. It is an unending struggle for existence. Bota nists say that the feeders of the roots— the root hairs—are renewed every few weeks through the growing season. The small roots die and others grow, so that the roots feed on new ground continually. In view of these facts, it seems desir able that trees of long-lived kinds of fruit, such as the apple, pear, fig, walnut and almond, should not be planted nearer than forty feet apart each way. There is then room for light and air and, as we have seen, the roots will utilize all the soil. Peach trees, or any oilier shorter lived fruit tree, or temporary crops, may well be planted in the space between the more permanent varieties, to grow as long as is deemed desirable. A surface crop which requires thorough cultivation and responds to good treatment, docs no harm in a young orchard, if the soil is good, but fertilizers should bo used for the young crop. Corn and beans are usually chosen to plant between the trees for the first few years. A Hartford man’s excuse for stealing a pair of chickens was that while at work he hung his coat near the coop, and on going for it he found the chickens roosted on the same. He hadn’t the heart to wake them up he said, so lie wound his coat around them without waking them and carried them off. His defence was ingen ious, but he was sent up for three months all the same. For continuation of reading matter see fourth f a S e -
THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, TUESDAY, MARCH 2, 1880.
■Wanted. XITANTED, a good SMART BOY for » » the shop. Apply Herald and Guardian office. SHEEP. WANTED— To PURCHASE 5000 Sound Mouthed Merinos or Cross breds, in lots. Apply to SAUNDERS BROS. 313 Ashburton. ANTED- EMPLOYMENT by an experienced hand, to drive or feed a threshing machine. Apply, Guardian Office. 5580 T. Bullock. THE undersigned has the following PROPERTIES to LET with a pur chasing clause, or FOR SALE on liberal terms of payment— ACRES good WHEAT LAND, all ploughed and ready for cross ploughing for wheat ; situated about three miles from the township. QT7 ACRES, near the above ; also good » WHEAT LAND, ploughed once] and ready for cross-ploughing. K£\ ACRES,partly improved, ncarWins low. This will be sold very cheap, and on very liberal terms. TOWN PROPERTIES. T7ALUABLE BUSINESS SITE i » nett Street, being T.S. 177, m “ Mail” office. PART of T.S. 139, Peter Street. This will be sold cheap, and on liberal terms. TO Railway Employes, Mechanics, and J- Others. —FOR SALE, cheap, Lot 78, situated on East Town Bolt. Terms, £5 cash ; balance by monthly or quarterly payments. T. BULLOCK. in Bur next the
Alfred Harrison. CONTINUATION ON SALE OP BANKRUPT STOCK. THURSDAY, 4ni M ARCH. 12.30 Sharp. ALFRED HARRISON has received instructions from the Trustee to Sell by Public Auction in the estate of K. Sando, a bankrupt, THE REMAINDER OF THE STOCK, &C. Comprising : Tin* of Sweets, Biscuits, Churn, Saucepans, and miscellaneous Hardware, Shop Fittings, Sets of Scales, A large quantity of Useful Crockery and Glassware, Largo Looking glass, abo sundries too numerous to particularise. ALSO THE BOOK DEBTS, Full particulars of which can be obtained at the office of the Auctioneer. Sale at 12.30 sharp. NO RESERVE. ALFRED HARRISON, 5650 Auctioneer. J. E. Buchanan and Co. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. IMPORTANT SALE OP GRAIN, STOCK, FARM IMPLEMENTS, &c., &d, &c. Messrs j. e. buchanan and Co. have been favored with instructions to sell BY PUBLIC AUCTION, ON TUESDAY, 9 tii MARCH, At the well known Farm of Mr. James Ward, Waterton, The whole of bis FARMING STOCK and GENERAL EFFECTS, Comprising:— Horses Cattle Pigs Working Plant &c., Ac., &c. Also, The GRAIN CROP, Viz.— 50 Acres Oats 20 Acres Barley 10 Acres Wheat The Auctioneers call SPECIAL AT TENTION to this announcement. SALE WITHOUT RESERVE. For further particulars see advertise ment in next issue. J. E. BUCHANAN * CO., 567 a Auctioneers Tenders. NOIL. ASHBURTON COUNTY C the follow TENDERS are invited ft ing WORKS 1. Approaches to Ncjph Ashburton River Bridge, nipr Digby’s. 2. Main Drain nearslVlicatstono. 3. Main Drain Bell’s Roads. Plans and snecifi at Council's offices, to the Chairman |o 11 o’clock, a.m. |m MARCH next. % By order, | WIL Ashburton, 23rdi r Dawson’s and ions to bo seen I tenders addressed sent not later than EDNESDAY; 3rd AM BAXTER, County Engineer, ebruarj', 1880. 53Gg-92c CARTING. TENDERS are invited for Carting 100,000 bushels grain. Particulars can be obtained from MR. E. SAUNDERS, Dundas ; MR. H. W. PARSON, Scafiukl; Or 4610 SAUNDERS BROS. v - IMS. “■ COURT HOUSE, ASHBURTON. Public Works Office, Christchurch, February 10th, 1880. JTnENDERP are invited for the Erection J_ of a Court House at Ashburton. General conditions, specifications and drawings may be seen at the Public Works Office, Christchurch, and Post Office, Ashburton. Tenders addressed to the Hon. the Minister for Public Works, and marked outside “ Tender for Court House, Ash burton,” will be received at this office up to noon on TUESDAY, March 2nd, 1880. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. By command, A. D. AUSTIN, 53c-503g District Engineer, P.W. THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. gUBSGRIBERS in the Country are particularly requested to communicate with the Publishers if their papers are not properly addressed. The number of Sub scribers has increased so rapidly that un less great care is taken in giving orders as to address and how to be sent, the papers may be left at the wrong place. AH orders will receive our prompt attention. WEEKS AND DIXON, Proprietors. Ball programme cards in very neat styles, with Pencils and Ribbons, printed at the Herald Office, East street, near Railway Station, PIANOFORTES, Harmoniums, and American Organs for sale on de ferred payments, at the rate of 10s. per week. H. M. Jones, Stationer, Baring square.
Edmiston Bros. & Gundry. THURSDAY, 4th MARCH. BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEE. TO FARMERS, INVESTORS, AND OTHERS. Messrs, edmiston bros. & GUNDRY have received instruc n tions from the Mortgagee to sell, BY PUBLIC AUCTION, At their rooms, on THURSDAY, 4th MARCH, ■ 210 AOREa 210 R.S. 27452, 27453, 27454. ,r These sections have been well selected, ' and we can recommend them to the atten -3 tion of farmers looking out for a really good piece of land at a low figure. The greater part of the purchase money can remain on mortgage on the property. I Terms at sale. Sale at 1.30 p. m. EDMISTON BROS. & GUNDRY, 5G30 Auctioneers. f- THURSDAY, 4tu MARCH. VALUABLE TOWN PROPERTY. In the Estate of FRANCIS DOHERTY. Messrs edmiston bros. and GUNDRY have received instruc tions from the trustee in the estate of Francis Doherty, to Sell BY PUBLIC AUCTION, T.S. 535, PETER STREET, With Buildings thereon, consisting of LARGE SHOP AND SIX DWELLING ROOMS, Finished in first-class style. Store-house with concrete floor Stables, out-buildings Ac., Ac. This property is situated close to the mil way station, and in a position that should command a good business. Sale at 1.30. EDMISTON BROS. A GUNDRY, 5G2a Auctioneers. THURSDAY, 25th MARCH. 598 ACRES OF GOOD PLAIN LAND. Sub-divided into 0 Farms. Four miles from Ashburton. VERY EASY TERMS. Messrs, edmiston bros. a GUNDRY have received instruc tions from W. N. Milton, Esq., to offer for sale BY PUBLIC AUCTION, ON THURSDAY", 25th March, The following U N I M P R 0 YE D FARMS. 100 a e o\TL ioo 100 A B o s R TI’. 100 100 A K -c s ß Ti’. 100 OQ R.S. 28219. QQ ACRES. 180 r 0 s P Ti 180 108 fg'iTs. 108 These farms are adjoining the Akaroa and Kaiapoi Borough Council Reserves, about four miles from Ashburton. They will be sold on exceedingly liberal terms, viz., 10s. per acre cash, the balance for a term of years at a small rate of interest. This is really first-rate plain land, and wo would draw special attention to the magnificent crops this season on the ad joining land. Sale at 1.30 p. m. EDMISTON BROS., A GUNDRY, 5G4g Auctioneers. THURSDAY, 4th MARCH. HOUSE AND SECTION IN BURNETT STREET. A GOOD INVESTMENT FOR SPECU LATORS AND OTHERS. Messrs, edmiston bros. and GUNDRY, have received instruc tions to sell at their rooms, East street, on THURSDAY", 4th MARCH, T.S. 459, Burnett street, together with a good four-roomed Cottage erected thereon, lately in the occupation of Mr. O. Powell. Very liberal terms will be given. Sale at 1.30 p. m. EDMISTON BROS. AND GUNDRY, 111 c Auctioneers. Gazette in Bankruptcy. v - mm* *■ THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN (County Agricultural and Sporting Recorder) is a GAZETTE for all Notices under The Debtors and Creditors Acts. V. R. In the District Court of Christchurch, Holden at Ashburton. IN THE MATTER OF The Debtors 3 and Creditors Act, 1876, The Debtors and Creditors Act, 1576, Amendment t Act, 1878, The Debtors and Creditors Act, 1576, Amendment Act, 1879, and of the bankruptcy of HANNAH WELSH, of Ashburton, lodging house, keeper, a debtor. s npHIS IS TO NOTIFY that Hannah X Welsh, of Ashburton, in the Provincial g District of Canterbury and Colony of New Zea land, lodging-house keeper, has this day filed in s the above-named honorable Court a statement that she is unable to meet her engagements with her creditors. The first meeting of creditors will be held at the District Court house, at Ashburton, on WEDNESDAY, the loth day of March instant, at eleven o’clock in the forenoon Dated this Ist day of March, 1880. C. CAVENDISH HURRELL, Clerk of the above Court. A Branson and Purnell, Solicitors for the debtor. 557° THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, i ADVERTISEMENTS received for the GUARDIAN up to 9 p.m. at the g scale charges, afterwards at double rates or insertion over the leader
For Sale. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE. A GOOD Four-roomed HOUSE, on quarter acre land, Centrally situated. Well finished and found in every particular. Terms unusually reason aide. Apply 5520 POYNTZ & GO. POYNTZ AND CO. FARMS FOR SALE. ON EASY TERMS OF PAY'MENT. MESSRS POYNTZ & Co. have the following properties for sale : Also, Several eligible Town Properties in Ashburton, Timvald, Eakaia, and Wins low, both for sale and to let. Apptyj POYNTZ AND CO. 197 Ashburton. FOR SALE, T o nnrs ACRES Tussock Land, in *0 > 000 Lots to suit purchasers. Very Liberal Terras. 74 SAUNDERS BROS. Lost and Found. CtTRAYED from my paddock, on the 27th instant, thirty (30) Fat Cross bred SHEEP, branded H.S , with black dot on rump. Anyone giving information that will lead to their recovery will be re warded. 5410 H. T. WINTER. LOST. T7IROM Ashburton, a Riding SADDLE. IP Finder will please return same to Mr. Hill, Barman, Quill’s Hotel, or to War. Dalgety, Graham’s Road, Timvald. 114c —55G0 Public Notices. TO FARMERS. THE UNDERSIGNED arc CASH PURCHASERS of WHEAT, OATS, and BARLEY, and are prepared to SHIP WHEAT to the English markets on farmers’ account at the lowest possible P. CUNNINGHAM & CO., 561 g Ashburton and Christchurch. CAMBRIDGE SCHOOL. NOTICE TO PARENTS. THE above school WILL BE OPENED on MONDAY, March Bth, 1880. JOSEPH MEGSON, 559 g Chairman. H/f R FRANCIS PHILIP O’REILLY, Barrister, Solicitor, & Conveyancer, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON, Next Messrs. Orr and Co.’s. 3G2g NOTICE. RATING ACT, 1876. TTTHEREAS, at a sitting of the Assess- VV ment Court for the Road District of WAKANUI hold this nineteenth day of February, at Ashburton, before me, F. Guinness, Judge of the said Court, it was proved that no Valuation List had been prepared as required by the s.od Act. Now, therefore, under the provisions of Clause 23 of the said Act, I order that a Valuation List be made, and I hereby appoint Francis George Parry Leach to be the Valuer for the said District, and I do further fix THURSDAY, the eleventh day of MARCH next, the day for the completion and inspection of such List, and that the last day for delivering objec tions tbei-eto shall be the twenty-fifth day of March next. The Court will sit at ton o’clock in the forenoon on the third day of April next for tho purpose of hearing and determining all objections to the Valuation List for the said District. FRANK GUINNESS, 79c Judge. NOTICE. RATING ACT, 187 G. WT HEREAS at a sitting of the Assess ment Court for the District of I South Rakaia, held this twenty-first day I of February, 1880, at South Rakaia, be- | fore me, Frank Guinness, Judge, it having been proved that no valuation list had been prepared as required by the said Act, 1, therefore, under the provisions of clause 28 of the said Act, order that a valuation list be prepared, and I appoint FRANCIS GEORGE PARRY LEACH to be the valuer for the said district. I do fix THURSDAY, the 11th day of March next, the day for the completion and inspection of the said list, and the last day for delivering objections thereto shall be MONDAY, the 29th day of March next. The Court will sit at two o’clock p.m. on Monday, the sth day of April next, for the purpose of hearing and determining all objections to the valuation list for the said district, FRANK GUINNESS, 551g-108c Judge. NOTICE. RATING ACT, 1876. "VS7HEREAS at a sitting of the Assess- V V ment Court for the Road District of Mount Somers, held this 23rd day of February at Mount Somers, before mo, F. Guinness, Judge of the said Court, it was proved that no valuation list had been prepared as required by the said Act. Now, therefore, under the provisions of clause 28 of the said Act, I order that a valuation list be made, and I hereby appoint FRANCIS GEORGE PARRY LEACH to be the valuer fur the said dis trict, and I do further fix SATURDAY, the 13th day of March next, the day for the completion and inspection of such list, and that the last day for delivering objec tions thereto shall be tho 3rd day of April next. The Court will sit at 10 o’clock in the forenoon on Monday, the 19th day of April next, for the purpose of hearing and determining all objections to the valuation list for the said district. FRANK GUINNESS, 98« Judge.
Public Notices. BOROUGH OF ASHBURTON. GENERAL BOROUGH RATE. I’T pursuance of the Hating Auk, 1376, JL public notice is hereby given that it is the intention of the Ashburton Borough Council at its next ordinary meeting, to be held on Monday, the Bth day of March next, or at an adjournment thereof, to strike a RATE of ONE SHILLING IN THE POUND on all rateable property within the said Borough, for the period commencing on the Ist day of January, 1880, and ending on the 31st day of December, 1880, to bo payable in ONE' SUM on the 15th day of March, 1880, and that the rate book is now open for inspection at the Borough Council offices, Burnett street, Ashburton. HUGO FRIEDLANDER, Mayor. Borough Council Offices, Ashburton, 24th Feb., 1860. 29—91c-5180 ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. THE Ashburton County Council in tending at the next Session of the General Assembly TO APPLY for BOR ROWING POWERS, to enable it to pro vide a WATER SUPPLY for the plains between the Rakaia and Ashburton rivers, notice is hereby given, that the following list contains the numbers of all the sections which are within the boun daries of the district now proposed to he brought within the operation of the Act. Tire Council will be willing as far as practicable to include any other land, on application by the owner or occupier being made to it for that purpose. The Council calls the attention of the settlers on the Acton Run and in the Sea field district to the fact that their land is not included within the district above alluded to, but the Council will amend the plan should application to that effect be made by a sufficient majority of the settlers in those districts. Plan of the district is on view at the Council Chambers. By order, OTICE is hereby given that after this date the Resident Magistrate’s Court at South Rakaia will OPEN at 2 O’CLOCK p. m. on the days appointed for holding Court. By order, A. MAKEIG, 549 a Clerk of Court.
Public Notices, TO THE REGISTRAR OF THE DIS TRICT COURT, TRUSTEES IN BANKRUPTCY, AND OTHERS. jf HEREBY beg to give notice that His Honor Judge Ward has appointed me a Certificated ACCOUNTANT IN BANK RUPTCY. 553 a J. E. BUCHANAN. "WHEAT. THE undersigned are Cash Purchasers of Wheat in any quantity. Farmers can arrange to ship Wheat through us to the English Market, on terms, and re ceive liberal cash advances thereon. P. CUNNINGHAM & CO., Ashburton. OATS. The undersigned are Purchasers of Oats for Cash in any quantity. P. CUNNINGHAM & CO., Ashburton. BARLEY. The undersigned are Cash Purchasers of Prime Malting Samples, good color. P. CUNNINGHAM & CO., Per G. M. ROBINSON, 5390 Ashburton. GRAIN. M ESSRS. ROYSE, STEAD, & CO. are prepared to PURCHASE GRAIN or to make ADVANCES ON GRAIN consigned to them for sale or ship ment. C. PERCY COX, Agents for ROYSE, STEAD, & CO., 493 g Ashburton. R. DEAF AND DUMB INSTITUTION, SUMNER, CANTERBURY. THE Government having secured suit able accommodation at Sumner, Canterbury, for the proposed Institution for the Education and Training of Deaf mutes, Mr. and Mrs. Van; Asch will he prepared to receive pupil boarders at the Institution on the Ist March, 1880. Full information may be obtained on applica tion to the undersigned, or to the Secre taries of the several Education Boards. By order, JOHN HISLOP, Secretary. Education Department, Wellington, 2nd February, 18S0. 485 a Business Notices. CE ?TRAL SHOEING FORGE, Tancred street, Railway crossing, (Opposite Orr and Co.’s.) ROBB and BURNS, Agricultural Im plement Makers, General Black smiths, Wheelwrights, Machinists, &c., beg to announce to the public of Ashbur ton that they have commenced business as above, and hope to merit a share of public support. HORSE SHOEING GUARANTEED TO SATISFACTION. 660 s GREENSTREET FORGE, Ashburton Forks, WILLIAM REVELL, Blacksmith, Wheelright, and Agricultural Machinist, HAYING considerably extended his Business Premises, can guarantee all work entrusted to him to be executed in a thoroughly competent manner, and with despatch. 359 g REID, ASHBURTON SHOEING FORGE, Corner of East and Dodson streets. A large and varied experience in the manufacture and repair of Agricultural Implements and Machinery, warrants O. R, in guaranteeing sound and satis factory material and workmanship. Horses safely and scientifically shod on the spot. 252 TO FARMERS, LIVERY STABLE KEEPERS, SPORTING MEN, AND OTHERS OWNING HORSES. GEORGE KIDD, Moore Street, BEGS to announce the fact that the PRICE for SHOEING hacks and lightdraught HORSES is now REDUCED to 7s. per set, and that all horses of this description will be specially attended to by himself. - Horses liable to cut are shod on a prin ciple of George Kidd’s own invention, which has proved an effectual cure for brushing. All kinds of blacksmith’s work, and repairs to agricultural machinery of any description done on the shortest notice. GEORGE KIDD, 75c-52Gg Moore street, Ashburton. R CULLEN, GENERAL CARRIER i. and FORWARDING AGENT, Burnett street, Ashburton. Trains at tended daily, and all orders promptly at tended to. 4COq WM. ANDERSON, SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER, Asheurton, HAS always in STOCK a complete assortment of every description of Saddlery, Harness, Whips, Saddlers’ Iron mongery, &c., imported direct from Eng land. Goods to order manufactured on the premises of the best Materials, and at . the lowest rates.. 11
Eussines Notices. TO FARMERS. fJIHE undersigned are CASH BUYERS Of Wheat and other Grain, or will make LIBERAL ADVANCES On shipments to London on grower’s account. DEERING’S TWINE BINDER. NOTICE TO FARMERS. have this day APPOINTED MESSRS. FRIEDLANDER BROS. SOLE AGENTS for the DEERING TWINE BINDER for the county of Ashburton. MASON STRUTHERS & CO. Christchurch 10th. February, 1880. The Deering Twine Binder AWARDED GOLD MEDAL At Ashburton, six machines competing. THE DEERING TWINE BINDER took the SPECIAL PRIZE at the Oamaru trial etc. JJAYING been appointed sole agents for the above machines, we are now prepared to TAKE ORDERS for the coming season. As only a LIMITED NUMBER can be supplied, all who wish to make certain of securing those favorite machines for next season should order before the depar ture of next San Francisco Mail. FRIEDLANDER B R ?. S AGENTS FOR THE COLONIAL FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND SOLE AGENTS FOB THE CELEBRATED ALTHOUSE SELF - REGULATING WINDMILLS. |
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JUD BROWNIN’S ACCOUNT OF RUBENSTEIN’S PLAYING.
“ Jud, they say you heard Rubenstcin play when you were in New York ? ” “ I did in the cool.” “ Well, tell us all about it.” “ What! me 1 I might’s well tell you about *he creation of the world.” ‘ ‘ Como, now ; no mock modesty ’ Go ahead. ” , , . . “Well, sir, he had the blamedest, big gest, catty-cornerdest planner you ever laid eyes on ; somethin’ like a distracted billiard table on three logs. The lid was heisted, and mighty well it was. _ If it hadn’t been, he’d a tore the intire insides clean out, and scattered ’em to the four winds of heaven. ”
“ Played well, did he ? ” “ You bet he did ; but don’t interrupt me. When he first sat down ho ’peared to keer mighty little ’bout playin’, and wish’t he hadn’t come. He twecdle eedled a little on the trible, twoodle oodled some on the bass —just foolin and boxin’ the thing’s jaws for bein’ in his wav. And I says to the man settin’ next to me, s’l, ‘ What sort of fool playin’ is that ? ’ And he says, ‘ Hush !’ > But presently his hands began one ’nother up and down the beys, like a pass el of rats scamperin through a garret very swift. Parts of it was swee+, though, and reminded me of a sugar squirrel turnin’ the wheel of a candy cage. “ ‘ Now,’ I says to my neighbor, ‘ he s a showin’ off. He thinks he’s a doin’ of it, but he ain’t got no ide, no plan of nothin’. If he’d play a tune of some kind or other I’d— “ But my neighbor says ‘ Heigh,’ very impatient. “ I was just about to git up and go home, bein’ tired of that foolishness, when I heard a little bird waking up away off in the woods, and callin’ sleepy like to his mate, I looked up and I see that Rubin was beginnin’ to take some interest in his business, and I set down agin. It was the peep of day. The light came faint from the east, the breeze blowed gentle and fresh, some birds waked up in the orchard, and then some more in the trees, near the house, and all begun singin’ together. People began to stir, and the gal opened the shutters. Just then the first beam of the sun fell upon the blossoms a leetle more, and it touched the roses on the bushes, and the next thing it was the broad day ; the sun fairly blazed, the birds sang like they’d split their throats ; all the leaves was movin’ and flashin’ diamonds of dew, and the whole wide world was bright and happy as a king. Seemed to me like there was a good breakfast in every house in the laud, and not a sick child or woman anywhere. It was a fine mornin’. “And I says to my neighbor, ‘That’s music, that is.’” “ But he glanced at me like he’d like to cut my throat. “ Presently the wind turned ; and it began to thicken up and a kind of thick grey mist came over things; I got low spirited directly. Then a silver rain began to fall. I could see the drops touch the ground, some flashed up like long pearl ear-rings, and the rest rolled away like rubies. It was pretty but melan choly. Then the pearls gathered them selves into long strands and necklaces, and then they melted into thin silver streams running between golden gravel, and then the streams joined each other at the bottom of the hill, and made a brook that flowed silent, except that you could kinder see music, especially when the bushes on the bank moved as the music went along down the valley. I could smell the flowers in the meadow. But the sun didn’t shine, nor the birds sing ; it was a foggy day, but not cold. The most curious thing was a little white angel boy : like you see in pictures, that run ahead of the music brook, and led it on and on, away out of the world, where no man ever was —I never was, certain. I could see the boy just as plain as I see you. Then the moonlight came, without any sunset, and shone on the graveyards, where some few ghosts lifted their hands and went over the wall, and between the black sharp-top trees splendid marble houses rose up, with fine ladies in the lift-up windows, and men that loved ’em, but never got a-nigh ’em, and played on guitars under the trees, and made me that miserable that I could a-cried, because I wanted to love somebody, I don’t know who, better than the men with the guitars did. Then the sun went down, it got dark, the wind moaned and wept like a lost child for its dead mother, and I could a-got up there and then and preached a better sermon than any I ever listened to, there wasn’t a thing in the world left to live for, not a blame thing, and yet I didn’t want the music to stop one bit. It w'as happier to be a miserable than to be be happy without being miserable. I couldn’t understand it, I hung my head and pulled out my hankerchief, and blowed my nose well to keep from cryin’. My eyes is weak anyway ; I didn’t want anybody to be a gazin’ at me a snivlin’ and it’s nobody’s business what I do with my nose. It’s mine. But some several glared at me as mad as Tucker. Then, all of a sudden, old Ruben changed his tune. He rip’d and rar’d, he tip’d and tar’d, and he charged like the grand entry into a circus, ’Feared to me that all the gas in the house was turned on at once, things got so bright, and I hilt up my head, ready to look any man in the face, and not afear’d of nothin’. It was a circus, and a brass band, and a big ball, all goin’ on at the same time. He lit into them keys like a thousand of bricks, he gave ’em no rest, day or night ; he set every livin’ joint in me a-goin’, and not bein’ able to stand it no longer, I jumpt up on my seat, and jest hollered — “ Go it my Rube !” “Every blamed man, -woman, and child in the house riz on me, and shouted, ‘ Put him out! Put him out !” 1 “ ‘Put your great grandmother’s grizzly grey greenish cat into the middle of next month !’ I says, ‘ Tech me, if you dare ! I paid my money, and you jest come a nigh me. ’ ” With that several policemen ran up, and I had to simmer down. But I would a’ fit any fool that laid hands on me, for I was bound to hear Rube out or die.
“He had changed his tune again. He hopt-light ladies, and tip-toed fine from eened to eened of the key-board. He played soft, and low, and solemn I heard the church bells over the hills. The candles in Heaven were lit one by one ; I saw the stars rise. The great organ of ei ernity began to play from the world’s end to the world’s end ; and the angels went to prayers. . . . Then the music changed to water, full of feeling that couldn’t be thought, and began to drop—drip, drop, drip, drop—clear and sweet, like tears of joy failin’ into a lake of glory. It was as sweet as a sweetheart sweetened with white sugar, mixed with powdered silver and seed diamonds. It was too sweet. I tell you the audience cheered. Rubin, he kinder bowed, like he wanted to say, ‘Much obleeged, but I’d rather you wouldn’t interrup’ me. “He stopped a minute or two to fetch breath. Then he got mad. He runs his fingers through his hair, he shoved up his sleeve, he opened his coat tails a leetle further, he drug up his stool, he leaned over, and, sir, he just went for that old planner. He slapt her face, he boxed her face, he pulled her nose, he pinched her ears, and he scratched her cheek till she fairly yelled. He knockt her down, and stampt on her shameful. She bellowed like a bull, she bleated like a ca I f, she howled like a hound, she squealed like a pig, she shrieked like a '
rat, and then he wouldn’t let her up. He ran a quarter stretch down the low grounds of the bass, till he got clean into the bowels of the earth, and you heard thunder galloping after thunder, thro' the hollows and caves of perdition ; then he fox-chased his right hand with his left till he got away out of the treble into the clouds, wlxar the notes was finer than the pints of cambric needles, and you couldn’t hear nothin’ but the shadders of ’em. And then be wouldn’t let the old planner go. He for’ard two’d, he cross’t over first gentleman, he cross’t over first lady, he balanced two pards, lie cliassade right and left, back to your places, he all hands’d aroun’, ladies to the right, promenade all, in and out here and there”, back and forth, perpetual motion, doubled and twisted and turned and tacked and tangled into forty ’leven thousand double bow knots.
“By jings ! it was a mystery. And then he wouldn’t let the old planner go. He fetch’t up his right wing, he fetch’t up his left wing, he fetch’t up his center, he fetch’t up his reserves. He fired by file, he fired by platoons, by company, by regi ments, and by brigades. He opened bis cannon, siege guns down thar, Napoleons here, twelve-pounders yonder, big guns, little guns, middle-size guns, round shot, shells," shrapnels, grape, canister, mines, and magazines, every livin’ bomb and battery a-going at the same time. The house trembled, the lights danced, the walls slink, the floor came up, the ceilin’ came down, the sky split, the ground rockt —heaven and earth, creation, sweet potatoes, Moses, nineponces, tenpenny nails, my Mary Ann, hallelujah, Sampson in a simnion tree, Jerrossal’m. Tump Thomson in a tumbler cart, roodle-oodle oodle-oodle ruddle-uddle-uddle-uddle — raddle-addle-addle-addle-addle riddle iddle-iddle-iddle-iddle reetle-eetle-eetle eetle -r-r-r-lang ! per lang ! p-r-r-r-r ---lang Bang ! “With that bang! he lifted himself bodily into the ar’, and he come down with his knees, his ten fingers, his ten toes, his elbows, and his nose, striking every single, solitary key on that planner at the same time. The thing busted and went off into seventeen hundred and fifty seven thousand five hundred and forty two hemi-demi-semiquavers, and I know’d no mo’. “ When I came too, I were under ground about twenty foot, in a place they call Oyster Bay, treatin’ a Yankee that I never laid eyes on before, and never expect to see agin. Day was a breakin by the time I got to the St. Nicholas Hotel, and I pledge you my word I did not know my time. The man asked me the number of my room, and I told him, ‘ Hot music on the half shell for two. ’ I piutedly did. ”
THE COFISHING OF THE SEXES,
There can be no question that appearances were terribly against the Rev. Mr. Hopper, and that the public was justified in believing for a lime that he was guilty. _ Now that the truth of the matter has come (o light, it is seen that Mr. Hopper has been a most unfortunate, but entirely innocent, man. His case is probably without a parallel, and he deserves the warmest sympathy, since he has clearly been the victim of a curious and painful accident. The cofishing of the sexes has all the objec tionable features and none of the advantages of the coeducation of the sexes. A young man and a young woman can derive neither pleasure nor profit from fishing together, providing they really fish. Of course, many who have gone forth to a secluded stream, ostensibly to fish, have remained to flirt; but in such cases fish ing was made a dishonest and indefensible pre text for flirting. To seriously fish involves the use of bait, and bait cannot be combined with sentiment, A young man may sit on the bank of a stream in company with the object of his affections, but if either or both are intent upon fishing, he feels that to use the language of romance and sentiment at a time when he is constantly liable to be interrupted with the request, i ‘O do please put another wotm on my hook,” is impossible. There was once an affectionate pair who fished for thiee consecutive hours in the waters of the Hudson, near West Point, and neither made the slightest allusion to bait; but they afterwards confessed—one to the other—that their fishing-tackle was so dis posed that, while their lines were in the water, the hooks were cunningly made to rest on dry land. Of course this was not genuine fishing, and it involved a deplorable amount of calcu lated deceit. When the Rev. Mr. Hopper was compelled almost by force to join a bi-sexual fishing party made up of the boaidcrs at the Squonpigyank House, in the charming Long Island village boasiing the musical Indian name of Wassich oguebunk, he knew perfectly well that he should not derive the slightest pleasure from the affair. He did not, however, foresee drat he would be assigned as instructor in fishing and inspector of hooks to a widow lady whom he regarded with much dislike on account of her godly ways and her inordinate tendency to gudr. Could he have forseen this he would have refused to go fishing, no matter how pei s'stently the demand might have been made upon him. It was not until the party reached the fishing ground—or rather water—that-he discovered that his partner was to be the gush ing widow, and that he was doomed to spend the next two hours with her alone. Mr. Hopper always accepted what was inevitable with a good degree of composure, and accordingly he baited the widow s hooks for two hooks weie attached to her line—and nerved himself to endure her conversation. The rest of the party had wandered up and down the river, and the wagon which had brought them had been sent back, with in structions to return at a fixed hour. There was every reason to suppose that Mr. Hop per would have to endure the pains of fishing from 2 o’clock until 5 o’clock, and dismal as the prospect seemed to him, he now knows that it would have been far better had the fishing lasted till dark, instead of coming, as it did, to an abrupt end. The widow bad fished for ab«ut half an hour without success, when she remarked that she must really throw her hooks further. She therefore held the rod over her shoulder and prepared to give a mighty sweep to the line. She was a muscular woman, and she would have made a splendid cast had it not been for a trifling accident. The line swept between herself and the Rev. Mr. Hopper, and as one of the two hooks caught the unhappy man in the ear, the other caught the widow by the nose.
After the first shrieks were over, Mr. Hop per undertook to release himself and his com panion. They were united by a bond not more than a foot in length, and every move ment was extremely painful to both of them. The first impulse of Mr. Hopper was to cut the line, but he found that he had forgotten his penknife, and that the line was of the strong est cat-gut, and cculd not be broken. There was nothing to be done but to return to the village in search of scissors band a surgeon, and accordingly the wretched pair arose and started for Wassichoguebunk. They had not gone ten yards when it became evident that they must maintain the closest proximity under penalty of lasing a nose or an ear. Mr Hopper was forced to either keep his ear within six inches of the widow’s nose or undergo, and inflict upon her, the most exquisite torment. It was excessively difficult to maintain just this distance between nose and ear, and when the widow finally suggested that it would be better were she to keep her head on Mr. Hopper’s shoulder, he was forced to admit that she was right. This position involved the placing of Air. Hopper’s arm round his companion’s waist, for they both comprehended that if this was not done, the position could not possibly be maintained. It was, therefore, in this close contiguity that the pair entered the village and sought the shelter of the Squonpigyank House, and the oldest inhabitant of Wassichoguebunk agree that so much enthusiasm on the part of the local small-boys was never before known. No sooner was Mr. Hopper released and the hook extraacted from bis ear than he hurriedly left the town, to avoid the jeers and sneers of the wicked. This was unwise, for it gave the scandal time to grow to enormous proportions. It was soon said that Mr. Hopper had paraded through the streets with his arm around an intoxicated "widow s waist, kissing her at
frequent intervals, and loudly singing “Whoa! Emma!” The result was the notorious ecclesiastical trial which has just closed, and which, contrary to expectations, proved the complete innocence of the accused, Mr,
Hooper will never go fishing with a lady again. In fact, he has taken a solemn vow of total abstinence from fishing tackle, widows, and villages with Indian names, which every one who knows his character is certain that he will keep. ________
A Sea Waif. —The following telegram was received on Saturday evening from Auckland :—A packet found in the har bor to-day comprised a strip of bamboo about a foot long, with corks at each end. Wrapped round it was a strip of paper, upon which was wnitton the following, in schoolboy handwriting : Granville wrecked on Crozet Islands on December 22nd 1879. All saved. Sur vivors of ship Knowsley Hall also here. Three have died since we were wrecked. Captain Anderson and part crew of the Knowsley Hall drowned. Be quick and send vessel with provisions ; we are nearly out. Crozets Islands, February 2nd, 1830. To Captain Burgees, Auckland Harbor Board.” On the strip of bamboo was written the following : —‘ ‘ Earl Gran ville has been wrecked at the Crozet Islands. Survivors of the Knowsley Hall also here, December 22nd, 1879. Feb x’uary 2nd, 1880.” It is evidently a stupid hoax.
THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, TUESDAY, MAECH 2, 1880.
Printed and published by Horake John Weeks and Charles Dixon, at their Printing Office, East Street, Ashburtcr, Tuesday, March 2, xB3o.
Auctioneers, &c. J. E. BUCHANAN AND CO., AUCTIONEERS, LAND AND ESTATE AGENTS, ASHBURTON. PROPERTIES. THE following, amongst oilier PRO PERTIES, are placed in the Auction eer’s hands for LEASE and SALE; — ASHBURTON— A splendid paddock of 5 acres near Township. Six acres close to N. E. Belt. Sections near Gas Works. House and garden, Burnett St. Capital 4-Roomed House, Peter St. [ ASHBURTON FORKS— ] 190 acres with splendid Creek, i 200 acres in crop, fenced and sub \ divided. Good house and out buildings. } WAKANUI— -3 100 acres near Moffatt’s Mill, i 150 acres in crop. i t i > SEAFIELD— . 400 acres fenced and subdivided. 1 196 acres fenced and subdivided. ; DROMORE 400 acres fenced and subdivided, [ Good Stable and Cottage. i CHERTSEY— [ A few Township Sections, 150 acres near Railway. J. E. BUCHANAN & Co., 415 a Auctioneers, Publications. AGRICULTURAL PAPERS. FJIHE PUBLISHERS have; much pleasure in intimating to the Fanners of the Couuty of Ashburton, that they have,issued a reprint in pamphlet dorm of a selection of AGRICULTURAL PAPERS Read before the Lincoln Farmers’ Club, compiled by J. Stanley Bruce, Esq., Price One Shilling. Orders for the above pamphlet, ac companied by thirteen stamps, should be addresssed to j WEEKS & DIXON, Publishers, East Street. IFOIEfc 1880. THE PRESS ALMANAC And Diary Can be obtained from the undersigned. Price—One Shilling. WEEKS AND DIXON, Herald Office, Near Railway Station. Drawing paper, ail sizes, just opened at WEEKS AND DIXON, East street.
Business Notices. T. HHODDER & COMPOS GREAT CLEARING SALE, Previous to their STOCK TAKING, I COMMENCES 1 Friday Next, Feb. 27 And will continue for ONE MONTH! ! ! ( ESPECIAL BARGAINS. Throughout all the Soft Goods Departments. A large lot of REMNANTS—Shirting, Flannel, Sheeting, Carpetings, Tweeds, Doeskins, Dress Stuffs, &c., &c. Ladies’ Millinery, Costumes, Jackets, Capes, Underclothing Ac., at Great Reductions, Boys’, Youths’, and Men’s Clothing. English and Colonial Colored Shirts. Flannel unders, &c., &c. SPLENDID VALUE FOR THE MONEY Several lines in this Department LESS THAN ENGLISH COST PRICE, being bought during the depression from over stocked Markets. TAILORING DEPARTMENT In connection with the above, under the Superintendence of an experienced Lon don Military cutter. For price, style, workmanship, and perfect fit not to be surpassed in the colony. Ladies’ Habits and Mantles. Mourning and Wedding orders attended to with Dispatch. Military Uniforms. Contracts taken for any Volunteer Corps in New Zealand T. R. H. & Co, Knowing that the Public may get wrong impressions by QUANTITIES AND PRICES BEING QUOTED, HAVE ARRANGED TO GIVE UPON ACTUAL CASH PAYMENTS IN THE DRAPERY, MIL LINERY, Clothing, and Boot Depart ments, the liberal Discount of TWO SHILLINGS AND SIXPENCE IN THE POUND upon all Parcels over ten shillings, in addition to the Reduced Prices, Cash, for One Month Only. T. R. HODDER & COMPANY’S ENGLISH and AMERICAN SEWING MACHINE DEPOT. A complete assortment of Hand and Treadle Lock-Stitch Sewing Machines. T. R. Hoddcr & Company are appointed agents for Wanzer Machines, that have gained such preference in Dunedin and South Canterbury, also for ihe Improved Wertheim, allowed to be one of the best Machines used in the Largest Factories. SINGER’S and WILSON’S TREADLES, With their peculiar advantages. TAYLOR’S and HOME TREASURE HAND-SEWING MACHINES, Swtrple in working and of great durability. Extras of every description with the above. CASH, OR ON DEFERRED PA YMENTS T. B. HODDER AND COMPANY.
Business Notices. JUST ARRIVED— SECOND SHIPMENT OP gTATIONERY, STATIONERY, a DIRECT FROM THE MANUFACTORY. » Now Opening Up. A CHOICE ASSORTMENT OF Commercial AND Household STATIONERY. THE Largest and Finest Lot ever opened up in Ashburton, AND ' Equal to any exhibited in the Colony. ■O - & DIXON, Printers, Publishers, and COMMERCIAL, LAW, AND General Stationers, Guardian Omcr, EAST STREET ASHBURTON.
Business Notices. V&KWfcS Ss^ BS IWfi 'HkM' NEW BUSINESS. CO-OPERATIVE BREAD AND BIS CUIT FACTORY. TRIANGLE, ASHBUE.TON, WILL OPEN ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2. All orders, town or country, punctually attended to. Wedding Oakes made to order. Dinner, Ball, and Pic-nic Parties sup plied on reasonable terms. All other Confectionery made to order. A. THIELE, Manager. 98Ga D, O S E P H WAR FAMILY BUTCHER, PETER STREET, (Opposite Journcau’s Smithy) BEGS to inform the Public of Ash burton that he will Open the Shop lately occupied by G. Pike, inJ AN U ARY 3rd, as Family Butcher, and trusts by supplying none but agood article, to merit a share of public support. Families waited on daily for orders, which will receive prompt attention. JOSEPH WARD, 892 a Butcher. M. NEALAS, BOOT AND SHOEMAKER, AND IMPORTER, IS CLEARING OUT the whole of his Present Stock at REDUCED PRICES, next to Taylor’s Bakery, where ho has opened with a Large Stock of Boots of every description. Note the address — M . NEALAS, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. CHINIQDY’S LECTURES.—Just Ar rived, New Edition. H. M. Jones, Baring Square, » TO FRUITERERS, CONFECTIONERS, AND OTHERS. FANCY Slioav Cards, neatly printed-- “Finest Lemonade and Cordials” —on Sale at the Herald Office. Medical. END’S FRUIT SALT. THE PHYSICAL BASIS OF LIFE. . GOOD FOOD. How to enjoy good food that would other wise cause Bilious headache, disordered Stomach, Poisoned Blood, &c.—use ENO’S FRUIT SALT. A NATURAL APERIENT. ENO’S Xi. FRUIT SALT, when taken with water, acts as a natural aperient, its simple but natural action removes all impurities, thus preserving and restoring health. If its great value in keep ing the body in health were universally known, 1 no family should be without it. T7AGGED, WEARY, AND WORN r OUT!!! Anyone whose duties require them to under go mental or unnatural excitement or strain — ENO’S FRUIT SALT is the best known remedy. It acts like a charm. It allays ner vous excitement, depression, and the injurious effects of stimulants and too rich food. Its power in aiding the digestion is most striking. It also restores the nervous system to its proper condition (by natural means). Use ENO’S FRUIT SALT. You cannot overstate its great value in keeping the blood pure and free from disease. ENO versus STIMULANTS. An in sufficient amount of exercise frequently deranges the liver. ENO’S FRUI P SALI is peculiarly adapted for any constitutional weak ness of the liver. A world of woes is avoided by those who keep and use ENO’S FRUIT SALT. —“All our customers for Eno’s Salt would not be without it upon any consideration, they having received so much benefit from it.— Wood Brothers, Chemists, Jersey, 1578.” Every travelling trunk and HOUSEHOLD in the world ought to contain a Bottle of ENO’S FRUIT SALT, prepared from Sound, Ripe Fruit, as a Health giving, Cooling, Sparkling, and Invigorating Beverage for any Season. It is the best Pre ventive and Cure for Biliousness, Sick Head ache, Skin Eruptions, Impure Blocd, Fevers, Pimples on the Face, Giddiness Feverishness, Mental Depression, Want of Appetite, Sour ness of Stomach, Constipation, Vomiting, Thirst, &c., and to remove the effects of errors in Eating and Drinking. ENO’S FRUIT SALT.—From the Rev. Dr Hurst, Vicar of fColiorly “ I have , used your Fruit Salt for many years, and have verified your statements. The thanks of the public are due to you for your unceasing efforts to relieve suffering humanity. Long may you live to be a blessing to the world.” END’S FRUIT SALT.—“After suffering for nearly two and a half years from severe headache and disordered stomach, and after trying almost everything and spending much money without finding any benefit, 1 was recommended by a friend to try ENO’S FRUIT SALT, and before I had finished one bottle I found it doing me a great deal of good, and now I am restored to my usual health; and others I know that have tried it have not enjoyed such good health for years.—Yours most truly, Robert Humphreys, Post Office, Barrasford. ” Agents for New Zealand, MESSRS. KEMPTHORNE, PROSSER, AND CO, TEEDMAN’S SOOTHING POWDERS 1 FOR CHILDREN CUTTING TEETH. CAUTION TO PURCHASERS, The value of this well-known Family Medi cine has been largely tested in all parts of the world, and by all grades of society, for upwards of FIFTY YEARS. Its well-earned exten sive sale has induced SPURIOUS IMITA TIONS, some of which in OUTWARD APPEARANCE so closely resemble the ori ginal as to have deceived many purchasers. The proprietor therefore feels it due to the public to give a special caution against the use of SUCH IMITATIONS. Purchasers are therefore requested carefully to observe the four following distinctive characteristics, without which none are genuine : 1st —In every case the words JOHN STEEDMAN, CHEMIST, WALWORTH, SURREY, are engraved on the Government Stamp affixed to each packet. 2nd—Each Single Powder has directions for the dose, and the words, John Steedman, Chemist, Walworth, Surrey, printed thereon. 3rd —The name, Steedman, is always spelt with two EE’s. 4th —The manufacture is carried on solely at Walworth, Surrey. Sold in Packets by all Chemists and Medi cine Vendors. Sold by Kempthorne, Prosser and Co., Auckland. 63c
Medical. JOWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED. )OWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED. JOWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED. dHE Oldest and Most Effectual COUGH REMEDY. EXTRAORDINARY TESTIMO- J NIALS. HER MAJESTY'S GUN COAT NETLEY. Wick, Scotland. Deal’ Sir, — Having had a most distressing and vore cough, which caused me many eepless nights and restless days, I was icommended hy his LORDSOIP the ARL of CAITHNESS to try your .ost invaluable Balsam of Aniseed, id I can assure you, with the first ose, I found immediate relief, even ithout having to suspend my various utter.; and the first small bottle corn letely cured me, therefore I have the reatest confidence in fully recommend ig it to the million. Signed, W. LINZELL, H.M.G.B. NETLBY. G DOWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED. L Due de Montabor writes : “ Cliateau de Montabor, Aveyron. Sir, —Having suffered for some time rom an obstinate cough, accompanied r’ith fever, continuous head-aches, and Icopless nights, I resolved aftciy having airily tried several other medicines, to lave recourse to your BALSAM of ANISEED. I cannot resist, sir, the losire of making you acquainted with the ■eally marvelous results which I derived rom it. From the first dose I felt great •elief, the had symptoms grew feebler, the .natation of the throat was calming down, uid I recovered the sleep which had icarly left me. The third dose delivered no completely, and I am now completely restored to health. Receive, sir, with the expression of my jratitude the assurance of ray distinguished sentiments. DUO DE MONTABOR.” POWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED. 1 “ Sir,—l have for a long lime suffered from a severe cough and tried all manner of remedies. Dr. Liberecht advised POWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED ; it cured me after a few days. You are at liberty to use this letter in hopes that others may benefit by it.— I am, Sir, Yours. &c., ALBERT COUNT POTOCKI.” OWELL’S BALSAM OF ANISEED. WILL LOOSEN the PHLEGM imme diately.—The Dean of Westminster’s Verger writes: “I was advised to try the Balsam of Ani seed; I did, and have found great relief. It is most comforting in allaying irritation and giving strength to the voice.” Lionel Brough, Esq., the eminent actor, writes : I think it an invaluable medicine for members of my profession, and have always recommended it to my brother and sister artistes. ” TRULY an EXTRAORDINARY EX PECTORANT.—Mr. Edward M. Ullett, of Bury, Hunts., writes to Messrs. Palmer & Son, Ramsay : —“ Having been in the habit o using Powell’s Balsam of Aniseed for a great number of years, I have great pleasure in bear ing testimony to its incomparable effects as an expectorant. I always find a single dose gives immediate relief, and a small bottle effects a perfect cure.” OWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED.— The effects of one teaspoonful taken in a little water before going to bed is extraordinary. No family should be without it in the winter. Sold by Chemists and Medicine Vendors throughout the World, is I }{d and 2s 3d per per bottle; a great saving in taking family bottles, us each. Established over 50 years. Prepared only by THOMAS POWELL, Blackfriars Road, London. A SK for POWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED SOLD by all CHEMISTS and STORE KEEPERS. Observe the Trade Mark, “Lion, Net, and Mouse.” Wholesale Agents in the Australian and New Zealand Colonies -Elliot Brothers ; Eyers & Solomon ; Felton, Grimwalde, & Co. ; P. and S. Falk, Faulding & Co. ; Rocke, Tompsit, & Co. ; Rosenttiall & Co. ; Kempttiorne, Prosser, & Co, ; S. Hiffenuxg & Co.; Hemmons, Laws, & Co. ; Berkley, Taylor, & Co.; and all other wholesale houses. Proprietor—Thomas Powell, Blackfriars Road London. KEATING’S WORM TABLETS, A PURELY VEGETABLE SWEETMEAT, Doth in appearance and tasta, furnishing a most agreeable method of administering the only certain remedy for INTESTINAL or THREAD WORMS. It is a perfectly safe and mild preparation, and is especially adapted lor childien, TESTIMONIAL. Medical Hall Gildersome, Nov. 28th, 1876. Mr. Keating, Dear Sir, —I think it nothing but my duty to inform you of the immense sale I have for your Worm tablets, which I may justly say is enormous, and in every case gives the greatest satisfaction. I have now in stock two bottles containing the Round Worms brought me during the last few days by customers, one Worm 40 yards long. I dare not be without the remedy.—yours respectfully, M. A. Walker. Sold in tins by all Chemists and Druggists Proprietor, THOS. KEATING, London, REWARD AND CAUTlON.—Whereas fraudulent imitations of this umsurpassed remedy have been sold, I hereby request any one knowing the vendor of the same to com municate with me, on conviction of the offender a liberal reward will be paid. 637 BUGS, FLEAS, MOTHS, BEETLES And all other Insects ate DESTROYED by KEATING’S INSECT POWDER, which is quite harmless to domestic animals. In exterminating Beetles the success of this Powder is extraordinary, and no one need be troubled by those pests. It is per fectly clean in application. Ask for and be sure you obtain “KEAT ING’S POWDER,” as Imitations are Noxious, and fail in giving satisfaction. Sold bv all Chemists in Tins, is. & 2s. 6d. each 637 GRATEFUL—COMFORTIN G. BREAKFAST COCOA. “ By a thorough knowledge of the natural laws which govern the operations of aigestioi and nutrition, and by a careful application o I die fine properties of well selected cocoa, Mr. Epps has provided our breakfast tablej with ? delicately-flavoured beverage which may save us many heavy doctors’ bills. It is by tue judi cious use of such articles of diet, that a constitu tion may be gradually built up until strong enough to resist every tendency to disease. Hundreds of subtle maladies are floating around us, ready to attack wherever there is a weak point. We may escape many a fata shaft by keeping ourselves well fortified with pure bicod and a properly nourished frame.” —The Chi. Set vice Gazette. SOLD ONLY IN PACKETS LABELLED JAMES EPPS AND CO Homeopathic Chemists, London.
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GRICULTURAL AND SPORTING RECORDER.
HBURTON, THURSDAY, MARCH 4, 1880.
IPRICE—TWOPENCE.
T. CHAMBERS, Jg 00 T AND SHOEMAKER, East Street, Ashburton. k ’ Boots and Shoes of all kinds Sewn or C Pegged, Repairs Attendee To. 48 . TINWALD STORE. I I JAMES ESCOT T, GENERAL STOREKEEPER, IRONMONGER, y •t •t d DRAPER, Ac., Ac., Ac. 3900 e d y FINE Cream-Laid ENVELOPES, No. 6 ; extra secure shape, ONLY 9s. 6d. per 1000; s°°, ss-;5 s -; 2 5°> 3 s -. NETT CASH. ALSO, —• BANK NOTE AND LETTER PAPER WEEKS & DIXON, DIRECT IMPORTERS, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL STATIONERS, ASHBURTON “ HERALD ” OFFICE. TINWALD BOOT AND SHOE SHOP, 1 C. HAWKINS. CH. begs to inform the inhabitants of , Tinwald and surrounding districts that he has taken the Boot and Shoe Shop adjoining Mr. S. Stephens’, saddler, and s hopes by strict attention to business to obtain a share of public patronage. 3820 937 a T. A. GATES, ' /CABINET MAKER, PICTURE FRAME MAKER, AND I- UNDERTAKER, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, ASHBURTON. 4 JUST ARRIVED. PAPER BAGS, PAPER BAGS. le .7 I- G rjONFECTIONERS, Fruiterers, I Grocers, Drapers, Seedsmen, Ac., can be supplied with Paper Bags, all sizes, and Printed or Plain. WEEKS AND DIXON, General Printers, East r treet North. S C( CHOOL Requisites and Artist M vte rials. H. M. JONES, Statio ier, Bari Smiare. ill e. id 35 -pNVELOPES, NOTEPAPER, EN VELOPES, NOTEPAPER.—The cheapest ever offered in Ashburton, at the Herald Office, Wholesale Stationery Depot, Saunders’ Buildings.
MARBLE CHIMNEY PIECES-ALL PATTERNS AND DESIGNS. WASHING, WRINGING, AND MANGLING MACHINES-ALL SIZES IN STOCK. Business Notices. IRONMONGERY. IRONMONGERY. ’ CHEAPEST HOUSE IN CHRISTCHURCH. F. CROSS & CO., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL IRONMONGERS, Coeker of Colombo and Hereford Streets, opposite Bank of New CHRIS 'i c H U R C H, BEG to call the attention of- their Customers and the public generally to theirj varied and well-assorted stock of every description of BUILDERS’ AND GENERAL IRONMONGERY, BRUSHWARE, .Ac., &lc.; also, always on hand, a large stock of Oils, Paints, Paperhangijngs, Varnishes, &c, ; also, now landing, ex Elmiranda, from New York direct—Two and Three-Pronged Hay Forks, all lengths ; Two and Three-Bow Hay Rakes ; American Scythe Snathes, Lawn Mowers, and every description of Yankee Notions. FLY TRAPS ! FLY TRAPS ! FLY TRAPS ! RANGES. chea: [RANGES. RANGES. PER THAN EVER. F. C and boiler, 3ft side boiler, and L 7 10s. Leamin: and all prices fron REGISTER GRATES ROSS & CO. have now on hand one of the Largest _ Stocks of Scotch and Leamington Ranges in the Colonies, and are now offering them at considerably reduced prices, and would call the attention of Architects, Builders, and the public generally to an inspection. RANGES—Watson aid Gow’s “Etna,” with cast-iron oven ide—£s. Ditto as above, with oven and briglit bands and mould, 3ft. 3in. wide— ; ■ on Ranges, all sizes, from 2ft. 9in. to 6ft., i! £4 each. Fine cast front with brick back —7d. per inch. Ground front and brick back—lOd. per inch. Wright’s Patent Bivalve, with steel and ormolu bead, all sizes and patterns, from 60s. each. FURNISHING DEPARTMENT. Being overstocked in this Department we are determined to sell at a little over cost, and give our Customers the benefit of the in creased tariff, also to make room for shipments now landing, and to arrive, we invite recent arrivals and others to an inspection. We have also now landing ex Hurunui—OlL CLOTHS, all Widths ; CARPETS of every description ; HEARTH RUGS ; Hessians, striped for Cabinet makers; Scrim, &c., Ac. Also, to arrive per Hereford, Pleiades, and other vessels—-White Lead, Oils, Varnishes, and Colors of every description. All Goods delivered Free within One Mile of Post Office. Country orders carefully packed, and every attention given. 452 g FURNISHING GOODS OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS. CARPENTERS’ TOOLS AT REDUCED PRICES.
OHNNDE R S O N , CANTERBURY FOUNDRY, CHRISTCHURCH, Sole Agent for the M ! SHERRY GRAIN DRILLS, Will have on sale for next season a full assortment of these machines, varying from 10 to 17 hoes. Hoes, spring and peg, six to seven inches apart. Reapers and Binders by M'Cormick and Wood. Wire and extras for same. All kinds of plough fittings, shares, &c., kept on hand or cast at short notice. Fencing standards and wire, millstones, grindstones, flour dressing silk, leather and indiarubber belting and hose, reaper sections, machine oils, field gates, horse shoes and nails, rivets, bolts, nuts, plate and bar iron, steel, and every requisite for smiths’ work, all kinds of engine and boiler mountings, boiler and gas lubes, &c., Ac. Machinery of every description made on the most modern principles and design. Estimates and drawings furnished on application. Indents to Great Britain or America executed on favourable terms. Sole agent for Aveling and Porter, Rochester, England. 6 and 8-h.p. Trac tion Engines by them on sale. Sole agent for John Wallace and Co., of London and Dundee, manufactures of Rolled Joists, &c. Sizes, prices, and cata logues on application. 312 FARMERS ! FARMERS ! FARMERS R. McKERROW AND CO., Cash Purchasers of Wool, Grain, and all kinds of Farm Produce, and are also prepared to make Liberal CASH ADVANCES on the above placed in their hands either for sale or shipment to the English or Colonial Markets. A Large Stock of Cornsacks, Wool packs, &c., for sale at lowest current prices. R. McKERROW & CO., GRAIN MERCHANTS, RAKAIA, 60 SHBURTON gTO RE . The Oldest Established Business in the County of Ashburton. D. WILLIAMSON AND CO., DRAPERS, GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, TEA, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS. The Best House in Town for MEN’S, BOYS’, AND YOUTHS’ READY-MADE CLOTHING. CELEBRATED ROOT AND SHOE DEPOT. U BROWN PAPER, strong, and large sheets, at sl>d. per lb. WEEKS AND DIXON, Stationers, East street North (near the Railway Station), Ash burton. CHRISTMAS Number Young Ladies’ Journal, London Journal, Family Herald, Family Reader, Boys’ Standard, &c. Just arrived. H. M. Jones, Sta tioner, Baring Squai’e. OFFICE and Pocket Diaries for 1880 H. M, Jones, Stationer, Baring 1 Square.
Business Notices. VALUE EXTRAORDINARY. THE Great Bargains OF THE SEASON. GREAT CLEARANCE SALE FOR THIRTY DAYS. ORR AKD CO. HAYING resolved to clear out the Balance of the Bankrupt Stocks purchased by them during the Season (amounting to over ten thousand pounds) regardless of cost so that they may commence the Autumn Season with en tirely a new Stock, ORR AND CO. Will also offer several cheap lots pur chased by them during the late depression. Special Bargains. 90 Pair Twilled Kaiapoi Blankets at 4s. under the usual price. Kaiapoi Flannel at Is. 4d., Is. Gd. to 2s. English Flannel at Is., Is. 2d., Is. 6d., to Is. 9d. Prints at sd. and Gd., worth 9d. Brown Hollands, 7d. to Is. COSTUMES 56 Costumes at 215., worth 355. Gd., a Bargain. 04 Print Costumes at 7s. Gd. to 12s. Gd., ■worth 20s. 1700 yards Dress Goods, Alpaccas, at Bd., lOd., and Is. MILLINERY. Trimmed and Untrimmed Hats at half price. 2 Boxes Flowers, sold at Gd. per spray. Ladies’ Underclothing at very much under usual prices. 20Dozen Stays at 3s. Gd., 45., 4s. 9d., to ss. Gd. CLOTHING. Men’s Suits at 15s. under usual prices. Boys’ Suits at 15s. Gd. to 355. Youth’s Suits at a little over half-price. Braces, Ties, Collars, Socks, and Shirts, unusually cheap. 20 Dozen Harvest Shirts at Is. Gd. to 2s. Gd. BOOTS. Men’s Boots still sold at Bankrupt prices. Youth’s Boots in great variety. Ladies’ Kid Boots at old prices. 1 Case Children’s Boots at Is. and Is. Gd., a bargain. TAILORING DEARTMENT. WE HAVE MUCH PLEASURE IN NNOUNCING TO THE PUBLIC THAT A Taßoring Brandi HAS BEEN OPENED IN CON NECTION WITH OUR CLOTHING DEPARTMENT, HAVING MADE ARRANGEMENTS WITH MESSRS. CRAIGHEAD AND CO. (LATE OF EDINBURGH AND SAN FRANCISCO), PRACTICAL TAILORS, TO M\KE UP ALL ORDERS EN TRUSTED TO US IN THE VERY BEST STYLE. A PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED. SCOTCH, ENGLISH, and COLONIAL TWEEDS IN GREAT VARIETY. THE CELEBRATED BLARNEY TWEED (CORK) KEPT IN STOCK. FANCY COATINGS IN GREAT VARIETY. SUITS from SA 4s. DRESSMAKING DEPARTMENT. Dresses, Costumes, and Jackets made up to order, under the superintendence of a first-class Dressmaker, WEDDING & MOURNING ORDERS PUNCTUALLY ATTENDED TO. ORE AND CO., IMPORTERS A.SHBURTCN AND RAKAIA
Business Notices. JUST ARRIVED, CHOICE ASSORTMENT OP OFFICE AND HOUSEHOLD STATIONERY PAPER BAGS, ACCOUNT BOOKS, DIARIES, &c. To Meet the Requirements of the County of Ashburton, WEEKS & DIXON Are now Importing, direct from the makers, Every description of Commercial, Law, and General Stationery, which they are in a position to supply, wholesale or retail, at prices that will compare favorably with any house in the Colony. The Goods now being opened up include a Choice Assortment of Plain and Fancy Note Papers and Envelopes, and some very superior kinds. 10 2 CASES STATIONERY BALES PAPER 10 2 Commercial and Law Stationery Notepapers in great variety Envelopes of the newest styles Inkstands and Bottles Pens and Penholders Pencils and Pencil Cases Account and Pocket Books, Etc, Biscuit Bags Flour Bags Milliners’ Bags. Wholesale and Retail. LIBERAL DISCOUNT FOR CASH. BOOKS (SCRAP, ALBUMS, &c., &c.) We have a small lot of the above, and being desirous of clearing out these articles, we shall be glad to dispose of them at VERY LOW RATES, so as to make room for incoming consigments of General Stationery, WEEKSjgAND DIXON? Saunders’ Buildings, EAST STREET!
Business Notices. RAKAIA ANNOUNCEMENT. G. A. YINCENT, PRACTICAL PAINTER, GLAZIER, PAPERS ANGER, &c., Near Bank New Zealand, RAKAIA, BEGS to announce that he has com-, in enced Business in Rakaia, and all orders entrusted to him will receive prompt attention. 294 MEDICAL HALL. Established 1874. QAMBRIDGE, J. DRUGGIST, FAMILY AND DISPENSING CHEMIST, Has always in Stock— SPONGES—Honeycomb and Turkey Toilet TRUSSES—Common Circular, Cole’s, Sal mon and Ody’s, Mocmain, &c. ELASTIC STOCKINGS Knee Caps, Wristlets, and Anklets ; Abdominal Belts in Silk and Thread. FEEDING BOTTLES—Mather’s, Maw’.-, Dean’s, Stocker’s, Ayrton and Saun ders’, O’Connell’s. INFANTS’ FOODS—Liebig’s, Hard’s, Neave’s, Ridge’s, Nestle’s. COD LIVER OILS—De Jongh's, Lang ton’s. Holler's, Foxe’s, Southall Bros. PERFUMERY—Piesse and Luhin’s, Rim* . mel’s, Gosnell’s, Briedenbach’s, Low’s, The Crown Perfumery Company’s HORSE AND CATTLE MEDICINES. HOMOEOPATHIC MEDICINES—LeaIh and Ross’s, Turner’s, and Martin’s. TEETH CAREFULLY EXTRACTED. 2 james McDonald, PRACTICAL TAILOR, East street, Ashburton. A good Stock of Tweeds and Cloths on hai d. Summer Goods open shortly. NOTICE TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. WHEN you want any Copper, Zinc, Iron, or Tinware made or re paired, it will be to vour interest to con sult . JOSEPH HYDE, Moore street, Ashburton, And he will cure all complaints cheaply. 469 g BUTCHERS, BAKERS, GENERAL STOREKEEPERS, GRAIN AND SEED MERCHANTS, NORTON FARM, SEAPIELD. JONES AND CO., Norton Farm, Sea field, return thanks to their patrons for the hearty support accorded to them since Norton Farm was opened as a Butchery, Bakery, and General Store, and solicit a continuance of past favors, assuring customers that their interest will always have first consideration at tho hands of the advertisers. Jones and Co. beg to inform their friends and the public in the Seafield and neighboring districts, that their Bread Meat, and Store Carts travel the following routes on the days given below Seafield to Kyle, and Acton —Wednes-' days. Seafield to Wakanui Homestead, Waka nui School, and Creek, back by Christie’s Road— Thursdays. Seafield to North Seafield, Charing Cross, Dundas, Cambridge, returning by Pioneer Road — Fridays. In view of the Harvest, orders for at tendance of the Cart may be left at the Store, Norton Farm, Seafield ; Wakanui School, with Mr. Ginney; with Mr. Lambie, at Kyle ; and with Mr Brown blacksmith, Clontarf. JONES AND CO., NORTON FARM, Seafield. Butcheks, Bakers, General Store keepers, Grain and Seed Merchants. AGENTS FOR THE ASHBURTON HERALD AND GUARDIAN. 679 RABBITS! RABBITS!! P. HARPER, FISHMONGER AND POULTERER N car the Ashburton Hotel, East Street, BEGS to inform the inhabitants ti Ashburton that he HAS OPENED ■n the above line, and trusts, by strict attention to business, and supplying bill articles of first class quality, hopes t' merit a share oi public patronage OYSTER SALOON. Hot Fried Fish and Tea and Coffee at all hours. ca 05 W P 3 <1 O H INK FOR BAG MARKING. m INK for Stencil Plates and Bag Marking, in quart bottles ready for use, on sale at the HERALD AND GUARDIAN OFFICE, * NEAR RAILWAY STATION. RECEIPT and DELIVERY BOOKS for Threshing Machines, Grain, and Goods PRINTED on SHORTEST NOTICE,— Samples can be seen at our Office. WEEKS AND DIXON. . |
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STEAMERS LEAVE LYTTELTON AS UNDER. For Wellington —Arawata, This Lay, Thursday, March 4 Passengers by 3.55 p.m. train. To be followed by Wakatipu, on Fri day, March 5. For Napier, Gisborne, and Auckland — Arawata, This Day, Thursday, March 4. Passengers by 3.55 p.m. train. To be followed by Penguin, on Satur day, March 6. For Port Chalmers —Wellington, This Day, Thursday, March 4. Passengers by 12.10 p.m. train. To be followed by Wanaka, Satur day, March 6. For Melbourne, via Bluff Rotorua, Tuesday, March 9. To be followed by Arawata, March 16, calling at Hobart Town. For Pioton, Nelson, Taranaki, and Manukau Wellington, Tuesday, March 9. r» '■ ll
Coldstream, Rangitata, Orari, Winchester, and Geraldine, at 10.20 a.tn, daily. For Temuka. Timaru, and South at 10.20 a.m and 3.30 p.m daily. For Greenstreet, Ashburton Forks, Mount Somers, and Ashburton Gorge on Tuesdays and Fridays at 10.30 a.m For Ashton, Waterton, and Longbeach, at 3.15 p.m. daily. For Wakanui and Seaficld, on Mondays and Thursdays, 7.30 p.m. W. St. G. Douglas, Postmaster.
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The Ashburton Guardian. COUNTY AGRICULTURAL & SPORTING RECORDER THURSDAY, MARCH 4, 1880.
The Victorian elections have decided the fate of the Berry Government, and like his prototype in New Zealand the great Dictator of Victoria has been forced to go into Opposition. His fall proves wbat ban often been alleged by cautious politicians, and by men who take pains to study human nature —that working men, though possibly for a time carried away and misled by specious promises, and bid dings for their favor on the part of men who adopt a policy because it is attractive to the mob, never fail, as time tries the men they have trusted, to find out the hollow parts, and emphatically reject quackery, insincerity, and incapacity. Mr. Berry’s Government has fallen in a colony where the franchise is held by the mass, and without doubt the working men must bo said to have been paramount. Yet they have found out that Mr. Berry was an idol with feet of clay, and now that he has outgrown his popularity, he has gone down before the re-action that was sure to follow upon the implicit trust reposed in him. To a certain extent there is a like ness between the fallen Liberal leader of Victoria, and the quondam Liberal leader of New Zealand —but only to a certain ex tent. Graham Berry, though a prominent man was never a brilliant one, while Sir George Grey, if he could have closed his political career without the contribution to his history of the last few years, would have had placed against his name a career that is seldom traced by public men. Sir George Grey’s weakest time was when he led the so called “ Liberal ” party of New Zealand, and even then his leadership was better than Graham Berry’s, who at his best was never to he named alongside Sir George at liH worst. V'jili nil his faults. fn George lijcv In-V'-I r.«tulo luo"'. k‘!'ii guilty "i ii. ; UV.bp-.s.kyV.
New Member of County.—Mr. Bul lock took his scat at the County Council yesterday, in room of the late Mr. Reed, of Westerfield. Borough Drainage. —Consideration of the Mayor’s application for a grant-iu-aid of drainage purposes in the borough was adjourned by the Count}' Council till next meeting of that body. The Hospital Surgical Instruments. .—At the County Council meeting yester day it was stated that invoices had been re ceived of the surgical instruments ordered for the Hospital. Tho instruments had been shipped by the steamer Garonne, and may be expected shortly. Grant to the Fire Brigade. —The County Council yesterday granted a sum (f LSO to the Fire Brigade’s funds, on the understanding that the services of our ex cellent brigade would be available for any fire outside the town, and conditionally on the grant being legal—the question to be submitted to the Council’s legal ad viser. Wheat Sales. —Messrs. Saunders’ Bros, are advised of tho following sales of wheat in London :—Ex Boyne, 575. per 4901b5. ; ex Wahnate, 58s. per 4901b5.; ex Crossfield, 58s. Gel. per 49Glb. Ashburton Borough Council.—A meeting of the Borough Council was held at 7 a.m. yesterday. Present—Messrs. E. Saunders, A. Orr, G. St. Hill, G. M. Robinson, R. Friedlander, andD. William son. Ihe members met at the Post Office, and were then driven to the head of the mill race where they inspected the works proposed by Mr. E. Saunders. Mr. C. E. Fooks was in attendance to give in formation respecting the levels, Ac. All the members were quite convinced that Mr. Saunders’ scheme was simple, cheap, and effectual, and surprise was expressed at its not having been adopted long ago. The members on their return held a meet ing in the Council’s offices, and a resolu tion was proposed by Mr. Saunders to the effect that the scheme he approved of, and the Engineer authorised to draw plans and specifications to be submitted to the Council on Monday next. The resolution was carried. We have no doubt now of the side channels being flushed within six weeks from the present date. The Grain Season in the South Rakaia District has has commenced, and already large quantities arc daily ar riving at the Rakaia station, both by dray and railway. On the Rakaia-Methvcn line loading banks arc being proceeded with at all the stations, so that farmers will have every facility for. getting away their produce. Some delay is being caused at the Rakaia station through senders not forwarding proper consign ment notes with their parcels, many loaded trucks having to stand -wait ing till the necessary informatiau is re ceived, and many of the trucks being un covered, should heavy rains set in a great deal of damage must necessarily be the result. Men appear to be scarce in the district just now, frequent enquiries being made fur hands to assist in carting in, and for threshing. It is expected that next week will see the delivery of corn in full swing. The Unemployed at Hawera.—A correspondent telegraphing from Hawera on Tuesday, has the following to say re garding tho crowd of unemployed sent to help the A.C. in roadmaking at tho Hawora camp : —Fully 75 per cent, of the ‘ ‘ unemployed ” sent up are physically un fitted for hard work upon the roads, and as showing the absurdity of their presence here, it may be mentioned that while these incapables are out on tho roads, between 20 and 30 Constabulary, who would otherwise also be at work road making, are required to act as a covering party by day, and sentries at night. Not only is the labor of those able-bodied men lost, but between 20 and 30 m en earning Gs. Gd. per day, are unremuneratively em ployed to guard a number -whose rate of pay is 3s. per day, and who aro physically incapable of getting through the same amount of work in a "Ron time as could be done by the Constabulary engaged in guarding them. Quite apart from the element of weakness that has been im parted to our position on the plains by tho advent of this useless crowd, it will be seen that a dead loss is incurred by Go vernment, and that the progress of road making will be actually impeded. The Maoris are puzzled at the presence of these unarmed men. It is said they aro attributing it to tho circumstance that we are short of arms. As a matter of fact, Enfields are on the ground for them, but it has not been thought desirable to dis tribute them.
Tiih Kumaba Chess Tournament.— The Chess Handicap Tournament is completed. There were 29 competitors, the dds being from pawn and move to queen and move. A. Petrie first, won 24 games, lost 4 ; Bulls second, won lost s|; Rev. Scott third, won 22, lost 6. All three were in the second class ; Janion first class came next, winning 20, and losing 8. THs was the most successful and largest chess tournament ever held in the Colony. The Australian Cricketers. —A pro minent member of the Australian team, writing to a friend in Dunedin, says—‘/As we leave for England on March 19, visit ing you is. now out of the question, but the team is very desirous of visiting New Zealand, and are considering now if we can do so on our return. If a lump sum is offered for the tour by the Colony, our visit may be assured ; but to come on our own account, requires consideration.
He Recovered His Chattels.— An Auckland telegram says Elder Pearce, of the Mormon Mission, had arranged for the passage to the Salt Lake City of the wife of a fisherman whom he had induced to accompany him thither. Nothing loth the woman, with three children, was safely ensconced on board,, when the fact became known to her husband, who promptly got out a warrant, and bad the woman and three children arrested and conveyed ashore. She was taken home in a cab.
Fair Warning.— A cablegram has been sent by Government to the Agent-General impressing on him the urgent necessity of all intending immigrants being fully in formed of the depression in the colony.
The Totalisatob. —The two totali sators in use on the Dunedin racecourse put through the sum of L72OG during the three days of the meeting.
Important Land Sales. —Messrs. Ed ucation Bros, and Gundry will hold an unusually important sale on Thursday, next, when among other properties to be submitted to auction, a store and dwell ing house, and several farms will be put up for competition, and the terms of sale are unusually reasonable.
Missing Evidence. —At the hearing of criminal cases on Tuesday, after the horse stealing case was disposed of, the case for stealing a saddle and bridle was called on, and it was discovered that Mr. Sam Brown, the owner, had decamped with the lot as soon as the first case was disposed of. He was soon brought back, and was informed by the Bench that he ran a very good chance of being charged with stealing his own horse and saddle.
Accident at Methven. —A man named Roberts, in the employ of Mr. Hood, while assisting to unload some bales of sacks from a truck at Methven, had his foot severely squeezed betwen a bale and the side of the truck. He was brought to Rakaia on Wednesday morning, and tidcou <>n I" rpiviclyhinr-b bv the 7 a m.
regret. having t.. record a serhui? loss mi.-- tamed by Mr. John Carter, of Grove Farm, Tinwald, by the loss of his entire Clydesdale horse, Merry ton. This horse and Billy Fan-play were imported last year from Scotland, where they had taken principal prizes at Scottish agricultural shows, and the large sum of LGOO was paid for Merry ton, who was looked upon as one of the best draught horses in the colony. His loss will be not only a pecuniary one to his owner, but a national one to breeders of good stock. South Rakaia School Committee. — The South Rakaia School Committee held its ordinary monthly meeting on Tuesday evening. Present—Messrs. C. Tucker (Chairman), Sharp, Hartnell, and Cox. The minutes of the previous meeting, and also of a special meeting, were read and confirmed. Correspondence from the Board of Education was read, informing the Committee that the block of five acres, bounded by Mackie, Normanby, Cudland, and Dunford streets, on which the present school buildings stand, was reserved by Government as a school site. The resig nation of Miss Jack, assistant mistress, was received and accepted. The Chair man said ho had advertised for an assistant mistress, but had no applications. It was resolved to extend the time, and hold a special meeting on March IGth. A bill for L 5 los. Gd., for timber supplied to a former Committee was received, but its consideration was deferred. Mrs. Gainey wrote, asking to be paid L2 3s. 4d., for two months’ cleaning the school. It was resolved that Mrs. Gainey be paid for one month’s cleaning. The Chairman was authorised to have certain fences cut. The schoolmaster’s report was read and considered. It was resolved to recommend John Halo for the appointment of pupil teacher, subject to his passing the Fifth Standard. It was resolved to allow the school to be closed for a week during the time of examination for teachers’ certifi cates, to allow the master to attend the examinations.
Christchurch Assessment. —The as sessment of the City of Christchurch for this year amounted to L 222,204, which was reduced by L 3,143 by the Court. Last year the assessment in its reduced state was L 204,000.
Christchurch Tramways. After a great deal of trouble the tramway rails have been got into proper ox-dor, and as soon as the line has been passed by the Government Engineer traffic will com mence.
Tj-e Ashburton’s Bridges —The County engineer yesterday reported the comple tion of the bridge over Taylor’s stream, and tender’s wore ordex-ed by the Council to be invited for the approaches, in order to make the bridge available for traffic at an early- date. With x-egard to the Mount Somers bridge over the South Ashburton, tho engineer in his x-eport said Mr. Butt, the contractor, had made a good start, and a steam pile dx-iver was now putting the piles down satisfactorily to the re quired depth. Two piers were already driven, and a large quaixtity of the bridge material was on tho ground. At Digit’s bridge, the work hail been at a standstill owing to a hitch as to cartage of timber, but this had been overcome, and there was a probability that the V ridge may yet be completed within the extended time.
Forks Protection Works. —The vari ous contracts on the protective works at the Forks are reported as completed, with one exception —that of Mr. Sutherland, which had the time extended over harvest.
RAKaIA GoKli’B Bridge Approaches.— On two of the contracts for these ap proaches the earthworks are about half finished, and in a third the formation is complete. The Turkey. —Brillat Savarin says that the turkey is one of the finest gifts made by the New World to the Old. If it is not the first in favor among our domestic fowls, it is second to none in the delicacy and agreeable texture of its flesh.
Deadwooo Rebuilt. The rapid growth of Transatlantic cities is prover bial, but few have sprung up so quickly as Dead wood in Dakota, which was re cently entirely demolished by fire. Ten weeks after its destruction the town was completely rebuilt with fine brick build ings far superior to tlie original struc tures.
The German's Croud.—Smoking in Germany last year cost the nation some L 17,005,000. Over 100,000 tons of tobacco were consumed, 29,000 tons being made into cigars and 8000 into snuff, seven milliard cigars being consumed, thus giving a daily average of two cigars to ten million smokers.
Longbeach Assessment Court. The Assessment Court for the Longbcach Road District was held on Saturday last, before Air. F. Guinness, R.M. The valuer, Mr. F. G. P. Leach, appeared in support of his valuation. There was a large number of notices of objections, but they wore not considered, as the Chairman of the Hoard, Mr. John Grigg, took exception to the list prepared by Air, Leach, to the effect that it was not “as required by the Act.” The Court was of the opinion that the valua tion list w r as not prepared as required by the Rating Act, 1876. It was decided that Mr. F. G. P. Leach prepare another list, and receive the same amount of re muneration as originally agreed upon by him and the County Council or Road Board ; that the list shall be completed and open for public inspection on Satur day, March 20 ; that Saturday, April 10, shall be the last day for delivering notices of objection thereto ; and that the Assess ment Court shall sit on Saturday, April 17, at 10 o’clock a. m.
Ashburton Fire Brigade. —The usual monthly meeting of the Fire Brigade was held in the Borough Council office on Tues day night—l2 members being present, the captain in the chair. The treasurer re ported the credit balance to be LlO 3s. Gd. on general account, and L 0 10s. on No. 2 account. The officers’ reports were handed in. Captain Wilkie reported that a practical scheme was now being con templated by the Borough Council, which he thought would be of great value to the brigade. Lieut Dolman reported a suc cessful trial at the Old Men’s Home, and stated he had written to the master of the Home, asking that the road be improved to save risk to the men. The secretary reported on various business transacted by him during the month. It was resolved to apply to the County Council for a grant in aid. Fireman Hudson proposed, and Firm can Edwards seconded —“That the Boiuugh Council be requested to pay to the credit of the brigade the L 25 overdue, also calling their attention to the unre deemed promise, re the long expected uniforms. Several accounts were passed for payment. Mr. R. Smith, the night watchman’s, account for New Year's eve, 95., was not passed, behaving failed in his contract. Attention was called to the practice of children unscrewing the caps of the tube wells, and it was resolved to call tire attention of the police to the mat-
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BRITISH AND FOREIGN.
( Reuter's). London, Feb. 27. Three per cent, consols 97|. Adelaide wheat, per 29Glbs., ex ware house, GOs. Beat Australian beef tallow, 3Gs. ; best Australian mutton tallow, 375. At the wool sales to-day 11,300 bales ,v; vo cvh'lo'pird. There w?« a firm and ivc dcinvinl virli ill a i:0 c,. q>j' In the H. l >! 1. M-ds ■> v.ju; of u-- confidence in the Government Inis been carried. At the wool sale to-day 10,400 bales were offered, making a total of 107,900 bales catalogued since the opening sale. The market was firm. Combing wools show an advance of twopence halfpenny as compared with the last scries. The House of Commons to-day passed the motion of Sir Stafford Northcote, for the punishment of members who obstruct the business of the house by temporarily suspending them from the privilege of sitting in Parliament. The Liberals sup ported the Government on this question, ami the debate lasted three days. Party feeling occasionally ran very high. On the Government obstruction reso lutions the Opposition eagerly supported the Government, so as to prevent the latter appealing to the country on the anti-obstruction cry. By the new Standing Order power is given to the Speaker and Chairman of Committees to name offenders, so that
tho House c;in vote their suspension for that day without debate. If it occur thrice, the offender may he suspended for one week or longer. Berlin, Fob. 27. Prince Hohcnlohe has been appointed Foreign Secretary in consequence of Prince Bismarck’s state of health, which is reported to be bad. According to the “ Civil and Military Gazette ” of Lahore, the British Govern ment retains Jellalabad, and places to the south and east of Afghanistan go under the British protectorate, Persia receiving Herat. London, March 1. The total quantity of wheat afloat for Great Britain is 1,790,000 quarters. The new scries of wool sales will com mence on tho 20th April. There will pro bably be a total of 350,000 bales to be auctioned. London, March 2. The Hull District Bank suspended pay ment to-day. The liabilities have not yet transpired. In the House of Commons to-day the Army Estimates were introduced, and were passed without opposition. London, March 1. The ship Strati maim, from London to Adelaide, collided in the Channel, and immediately after sank. The whole of the crow of the ill-fated vessel were drowned. Bombay, March 1. The steamship Yinzora has foundered oft'the coast near this port. The captain, chief officer, engineers, and 100 of the native crew were drowned. London - , March 1. At the wool sales to-day 9200 bales were catalogued. The prices were firmly maintained. The series closes on March 12th. Suez, March 1. The Orient Company’s steamship Orient, homeward bound, arrived here to-day. Calcutta, March 1. Tho statements which wore lately pub lished in the “ Civil and Military Gazette” of Lahore, regarding the action taken hy the British Government for the settlement af the Afghanistan question, are said to be without foundation. {Argus Social.) London, Feb. 28. Forgusson succeeds Temple as Governor of Bombay. MelikofTs dictatorship has checked the panic in St. Petersburg. It is regarded as being resolute but not despotic. Nihilist outrages are of daily occurrence. The theatre was burnt at St. Petersburg, on the anniversary of tho accession. An outbreak on the Continent is menac ing. Russian and Italian agents are resisting the Austrian advances on Novi bazar. There is less sympathy between the Russian and Berlin Courts. Twenty-seven matches are arranged for the Australian cricketers between 17th May and 10th September. There is some sox-eness at tho treatment of the English team in Australia, and it is urged that the Australians come as professionals, taking 75 per cent of the gate money. Feb. 29. John Henry Challis, an old resident of Sydney, died suddenly. He left LIOO,OOO to the University. Wool is firm, at an advance. (As>e Sptdal. ) London, March 1, Latest nows from Afghanistan states that General Roberts’ friendly overtures were unsuccessful. Mahomed Jan is dis-. satisfied with the proposals, and refuses further conference.
The boring of to tunnel was completed on ' • Const \NTixoPX..B, M The Commission, for the ? a 1 been ■ the Turco-Grcek frontier, which has ■ sitting for some time past, unc 1 , sidency of Safket Pasha, has > come to any understanding. frontier question the Greek and Tu _, B Commission were unable to agree, . H the Greek Government has according y H solicited the mediation of the Grea H Powers, with a view to the settlement o ■ the Turco-Hellenic frontier. , ■ Shots were bred to-day at two of the ■ officials attached to the Russian Embassy H in this city. One of the officials-was™ rather seriously wounded. The motive of ■ the would-be assassian is unknown. ■ Capetown, Feb 6. ■ (Per John Elder.) I Sir Garnet Wolselcy is at Marcti/.burg, ■ arranging a constitution for Natal. _ I The Legislative Council of Natal is dis- I cussing the question of the Home Govern- I ment granting responsible government. I AUSTRALIAN. I (/I’dWAvb ) I Sydney, March 2. I The awards by the judges in the classes! for jewellery, printing apparatus, and 1 boots, at the International Exhibition,! have been published to-day. New Zealand I exhibits in the classes mentioned rank! low, and received no awards. I ■ The steamship John Elder arrived froml England to-day. I March 1. I Arrived —Union Company’s steamship Albion, front New Zealand. Sydney, March 3. At a meeting of the Committee of the School of Arts held last night to con sider the question of opening the institu- I tion on Sundays, there was a very pro tract id discussion, but the motion in favor of opening on Sundays was finally carried. Brisbane, March 3. Fit/.roy river is now in heavy flood, and ! has risen five feet over the wharves at Rockhampton. The banks of the river i nearfthe gasworks are gradually crumbling , away, owing to flood water. | Melbourne, March 1. , The political situation remains uu . charged, but there are abundant rumors as regards the construction of the new Ministry, which, however, are regarded as unfounded. The resignation of the Ministry has been accepted, and Mr. Service sees his Excellency the Governor to-morrow. Parliament will again open onJVlarch 0. The Rotomahana arrived this morning.
She made the passage from the Bluff to Melbourne in 83 hours, working four boilers only. S|ailed —Ringavooma, for New Zealand. I (Association Special.) \ Melbourne, March 1. Mauritius telegrams to 17th Feb. state that 750 tons are loading for Melbourne, tOtjt for Adelaide and 001 for New Zealand. Ivvbl i anr.'o i inc'.-, u md fe red. |i ir probable Mr. Service will l>c Premier and Treasurer, Mr Murray* Smith, Chief Secretary, Francis will probably decline office. Melbourne, Feb. 29. The election returns show that the Opposition have secured forty-two seats, ami the Ministry thirty-four. The Opposition are almost certain to obtain half of the remaining ten seats, and possibly seven of them. Sir B. O’Loghlcn was defeated for West Melbourne, Mr. Munro, leader of the counter party, was defeated by Mr. Gar diner, an unknown politician, but popular as captain of the Carlton Football Club. No disturbance occurred. March 1. The “Argus” to-day states that the Opposition have a majority of ten. The “ Age” publishes a return showing a majority of twelve for the Opposition. .The latter journal, in a leading article in tb s morning’s issue, referring to the election, blames Mr. Berry for the defeat orthe Liberal party in Victoria. Later.
The Berry Ministry will resign on Tues day. They undertake to make no more appointments. Mr. Berry recommends the Governor to send for Mr. Service to form a new Ministry. It is generally believed that the Opposi tion will obtain at least a majority of twelve. INTE RPTIO VINCI AL. Auckland, March 3. The To Nutu section of the Waikato railway is finished as far as Mangapiko river. It is understood that the Insurance Companies have agreed on a revised tariff, with largely increased rates of pre miums. H. F. W. Colson, well known in con nection with athletic sports, and Captain of the A uckland Foot Ball team, which played against Canterbury, has died at the district hospital. Strong indignation has been aroused by the attempt of the Mormon elder to kid nap a married woman and three children yesterday by the mail steamer. Tarring and feathering are openly threatened to Elder Sorensen, who remains here. The woman’s passage was not paid, but it was paid as soon as the steamer got outside. Judge and Mrs. Gillies arc passengers by the mail steamer. Herbert Kneent, with several aliases, charged with vagrancy by obtaining chari table subscriptions under false pretences, has been remanded to Dunedin. The Phonographic Company came to grief, the phonograph being pawned. Wellington, March 3. His Excellency returned from his southern trip to-day. In compliance with a resolution passed at a public mooting re the Foxton and Wellington railway, a deputation will wait on the Government to-morrow. The Mayor transmitted LOGO to-day to the Lord Mayor of Dublin, in aid of the Irish distress. It is stated that, owing to Major Kemp’s conduct in connection with the disturb ances at Murinotn, the Government to day recommended to His Excellecny that Kemp be dismissed from all his appoint ments. It is understood His Excellency has approved of this step. Fifty more of the unemployed are to be engaged fox' road making on the \\ aimate
Plains. . At tlio Police Court James McArdle, proprietor of the To AVO Hotel, was charged with allowing gambling in his house after midnight. His Worship, j» fining him 405., said the fact of defendant encouraging youths whose ages range from 10 to 20 was extremely disgraceful, . and that he, as chairman of the Licen sing Bench, should at the annual meeting, strongly advise the Commissioners to re fuse McArdle’s license. Mrs. Harding, of the Brunswick Hotel for allowing dice to be thrown after mid night, was fined 40s. and costs. The Pakaruatahi Hotel and outbuild ings were completely destroyed by fire last night, They were insured for LI2OO, but the particulars are not kpowif. DuNErnjf, March ft. Mi 1 . Dick proceeded to Wellington this moaning to be sworn in. A fire at St. Kilda destroyed a four roomed cottage belonging to onp Goodison. it was unoccupied and was insured for L2OO in the Norwich Union. At Laurence, Ah Yow, a Chinaman, sentenced to six months’ imprisonment for stealing gold from the Wetherstones Com pany’s battery, he hung himself in the gaol to the bars of his cpll vyipfto'SV cutting his mattress into strips to i»alfe the rope, which proved sufficient,
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NEW TAILORING ESTABLISH MENT. CRAIGHEAD & Co., MERCHANT TAILORS, HAVE opened those premises situated in Tailored street adjoining Messrs Orr and Co’s General Store. A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF TWEEDS, FANCY GOODS, &0., Ac., JUST ARRIVED. Mr. Craighead’s experience as Head Cotter in connection with First Class Tailoring Establishments in Edinburgh and San Francisco lias extended over a period of ten years, and from the immense success which has always attended his efforts to please, he _ is prepared to’ guarantee a perfect fit in every case. TANCRED STREET, (Next Orr and Cj.’s.) CRAIGHEAD & CO. 982 a TO FARMERS. fjpHE undersigned are CASH BUYERS of WHEAT, or will make LIBERAL ADVANCES on shipments to London on growers’ account. MILES, HASSAL, & CO., Christchurch ; MILES, ARCHER, & CO., 566 g Timaru. MESSRS. H. MATSON AND CO., AUCTIONEERS, &t\, Hnr.O FORTNIGHTLY ST'*‘'K SALES AsliLiirloii :ui*l Tiinvalil. Sr.xi sale :.i ,\S.H HURToN VaUI'S, ..a TUESDAY, March 10, 1880. C. PERCY COX, 427g* Agent, Ashburton. NOTICE TO FARMERS. fjpHE undersigned will be prepared to treat with farmers and others in Ashbur ton, every Wednesday and Saturday, for the PURCHASE of GRAIN, or SHIP MENT on ACCOUNT of GROWERS. JOSEPH CLARK. February 28, 1880. 550g* T>ROMISSORY Note Forms, in Books I of 25, unstamped, for sale at the Herald Office. Price 2s. 6cl. e?-;li. LABOR MARKET. REGISTRY OFFICE FOR MASTERS AND SERVANTS, AT THE ‘ EVENING HERALD ” OFFICE. Earmers requiring hands can engage men through the “ Evening Herald ” Registry for 1/- each, prepaid. LABORERS REQUIRING SITUA TIONS can engage through the “ Herald ” Registry Office by paying 1/-. SERVANTS REQUIRING SITUA TION'S can get them by applying at the “Herald” Registry Office, and paying I/-- ENGAGEMENTS will be POSTED UP every day at 12 noon and 4 p. m., by numbers given to the applicants, who will leam the address on enquiring. SPECIAL or URGENT WANTS will be inserted in the “ Evening Herald ’’ in the registry column on payment of Six pence additional in advance, for each issue. Further Particulars on application at the “EVENING HERALD” REGISTRY OFFICE. SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, EAST ST., ASHBURTON. EMPLOYERS requiring any kind of laborers can engage through Herald Registry Office, on payment of Is. in ad vance. mEACHERS can obtain the MULTI- X PLICATION TABLES, printed on gummed paper, in any quantity at the TTkrat.d Office, East street, near the Railway Station. POST OFFICE NOTICES. Mails close at the Chief Post Office, Christchurch, for the folio-wing places (subject to necessary alterations) as under: — Thursday, March 4. For Australian colonies, per express train, at 7-30 a.m. (to connect with s.s. Te Anau at Port Chalmers). Friday, March 5. For Northern Ports of New Zealand and Australian Colonies (via Sydney), per Wakatipu. The next mail for the United Kingdom, via Brindisi, will be at Christ church on March 11th, and will be due in London on April 29th. The next mail for the United Kingdom, via San Francisco, will be closed at Christ church on March 27th, and will be due in London on March 11th. Notice. —A Post Office lias been opened at Winchxnore, on the Bakaia-Methven Railway line. SYDNEY J. DISK, Chief Postmaster. Mails close at the Ashburton Post Office, A 3 follows : For Christchurch and North at 10.20 a.m. A. 30 p.m., and 8 p.m., daily. For Chertsey at 10.20 a.m daily. For Rakaia at 10.20 a.m and 4.30 p.m For Dunedin, Tinwald Winslow, Hinds, |
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HYDROPATHY AND ALLOPATHY.
To thu Editor. Sir, —I have read with some interest y the articles “Hydropathy” which have appeared in your columns from the pen of Mr. Alfred Saunders. I have looked from day to day for the fulfilment of his promise to show v'tithe material advantages to be gained r M.the practice of hydropathy against tliJse of allopathy. I had better state that T have been, and to a certain extent still am, a student of allopathic medicine. lam not a medical men, be cause I am not qualified, but still I take some interest in Mr. Saunders’ letters, because I am opposed to hydropathy as a general tiling. Still, lam opentoconviction, and should like to hear a little more from him on this subject. In his last letter he said, “In allopathy or homeopathy we are made to believe that it is indispensable to know exactly the name and nature of the disease in order that the allopathist may administer a poison that produces a disease of tlie opposite character, and the homeo pathist a poison that will produce a disease of the snne character as that from which the patient is suffering. It is not neces sary now to enquire which of them is right, and it does not require a very powerful intellect to see that they cannot both be right, although both “legally qualified,” but as long as they can make us believe that an accurate knowledge of the exact disease is necessary, and an accurate administration of the exact poison to cure it, they stand a good chance to keep matters in their own hands, as, although they make grievous mistakes in such matters themselves, they never tell tales of each other, and no one else would be listened to. ”
in speaking of hydropathic treatment he say r s, “ There is no room for mystery 7 about such common-sense treatment. There is no need to walk the hospitals to learn it." He makes a very sweeping chargj against medical men generally, when he say's “ they make grievous mistakes ” in their treatment, and from the general tenor of his letters lie seems to cast such slurs and insinuations that I am inclined to think they know nothing, that the .years they 7 have spent in acquiring their knowledge have been worse than wasted, that they 7 have left the “ great seat of medical knowledge” with just as ranch, if not less, knowledge of real practical utility than they had on entering. Hydropathy may he good when in the hands of “legally qualified men.” I don’t use this term in the satirical way in which Mr. Saunders does, but I mean men who have made medicine their study, who have extensive and precise information on all subjects conducive to a knowledge of the human body 7, and who necessarily know the signs and symptoms of disease in every 7 phase and of the virtues of the remedies to he em ployed.
Mr. caend-.-;- sp- lucre b u■■ *>o='-<l io Walk til 0 bospii id- t.'i loam liy il 1n j >:■ til V . him! that hydropathy i- the <*uly true method of treating disease. I would like to ask him if ho would abolish all medical men,, medical schools, and medicine in toto? and have all the diseases that flesh is heir to attended to by people whose treatment is only book lore, who have no idea of cause and effect, who arc utterly unable, from want of projier education, to distinguish between a sign and a symptom of disease. Suppose a patient complains Of cough, expectoration, dyspmea, hectic fever, night sweats, and emaciation, how are his relatives to tell the name or natm e of the disease. They may know from their-syuvutoms that it is some chest affection, but whether it is con sumption or ymppv.ionia or any other disease they will be utterly unable to say. Suppose, in addition to theabovesymptoms, there is cavernous respiration and expec toration of at first a frothy mucus, after wards of a more viscid and opaque sputum, often mixed with small round particles of tubercular matter, with pus; or with streaks of blood, will the relatives be any the more able to define the disease now than they were before ! I think not. Well, the first are symptoms of consump tion and the second are signs of consump tion —symptoms because they occur in other chest affections, and signs because they appear only in that disease. E.xpec toration pure and simple is a symptom, but sputa is a sign. Supposing all these signs and symptoms are showing, how is the ignorant (I use this word only in a professional sense) hydropathist to tell the proper treatment to be adopted. Will lie turn to his Smedley, Priessnitz, or Mrs. Nicholls for information, and rigidly fol low the law laid down by them on such a case ? Then again in febrile and inflam matory disorders, how are they to dis tinguish one from the other ? How will they distinguish scarlatina from measles unless the characteristics have been pointed out ? How will they tell the difference between scarlet and typhoid fevers? How will they tell when scarlatina co-exists with typhoid fever, as it some times has done ? And how is it possible for ignorant people (I mean professionally) to decide between malignant scarlatina and diphtheria, these having so many re semblances and so few differences that satisfactory evidence of their being distinct diseases is wanting. The chief argument, and a strong one in favor of their being distinct, is that tlie one forms no pro tection against the other. Then again, there are some cases of scarlatina which soon lapse into profound coma, easily mistaken by ignorant people for narcotic poise n’ng. and how are they to tell that it is net so unless they know the signs of such cases, and how are they to know these signs unless they have “ walked the hospitals,” and seen and studied such cases day by day ?
There is a form of disease which none but medical menare conversant with, or can understand in .any way—latent disease. Its existence is a fact most important in its bearing, both on our treatment of disease and the expectations we form of its success. Fur instance, the lungs, heart, liver, or kidneys, which have seemed to perform hieir ‘ fqiiciioiis well so long qsthey ji-'eyc pot exposed"' to' any unusud} §tyaiii', piay prove quite ipicqual tq the straijge >vopk imposed upon them by the conges, tion which attends the cold stage of febrile and inflammatory disorders, by the quickened circulation of the hot stage, or by the quick development of poisonous matters in such diseases as typhus, typhoid fevers, scarlatina and cholera. Let the functions of tho lungs be greatly hindered or those of the kidneys wholly suspended, and the blood will become charged with a poison which the frame already diseased s powerless to eliminate. How, will the hydropathic hook lore ex plain this ? I trow not. They may get a smattering of knowledge, but a little fi dangerous flijqg, ppd oft times leads to disastrous results.
Mr. Saunders, from liis stand point, con demns in a wholesale manner all drugs as “ poison,” and would have us believe that all the deaths certified to by “legally qualified medical men ” were due to the wholesale administration of drugs, in other words —poisoned. This terrible charge he would lcad,us to believe in by the extracts he makes the works of several medical men eminent in their day, but nowjiiQst of-them efl'ete. He does not give us the opinions *of the eminent a' of this 'Ay; own day, such as Tapper, er/HaSffH, Scott, Al|ison,''Beal', and a4iost of' other men liighet' tliap Sir tjohn Forbes, whom I deny being the highest authority. Mr. Saunders insinuates that if all the patients above referred to had been treated hydropathically they would not have died ! They would then, I sup pose, be still living—a truly grand p ( !d
army of martyrs to circumstances. To ignorant people the quotations made must be terrible proof of the charge made by Mr. Saunders, but it must be remembered that the works he quoted from were in tended only for medical students, and not a 1 captaudum vulgus. They are mostly lectures delivered by Professors to their students, and the remarks quoted by Mr. 8. wore intended by the lecturer, to show the imperfections of medicine at that time as a science, and its difficulty as an art, and to stimulate the students to an increased study and energy to remove its imperfections, and to redeem the mistakes made in past years. Rome was not built in a day, neither was medicine, nor can it attain without careful observation and study that perfection which Mr. Saunders attributes falsely to hydropathy. Disease was sent by the Almighty as a part of the curse for “ man’s first disobedience;” and however perfect medicine as a science may be, our efforts can only be palliative, and no min lias any right to arrogate to bis paiticular system, pet scheme, or bobby the virtue of perfection, considering that it is only subservient to the will of God. Sight scams to have been lost by Mr. S. of the great differences existing between one individual and an other, and that there are many original and many' acquired differences between man and man. The llrst are those con vey r cd by the terms temperament, dia thesis, hereditary disposition, and idiosyn cracy'; to these can be added those depen dant on sex and age. The acquired differences are due to air and climate, place of above, supplies of food and water, habits, occupation and mode of life, and in some instances to diseases previously undergone, and latent maladies uncon sciously existing. When, therefore, the original differences bet ween man and man, and the various and complicating influ ences to which the body is exposed in all states of society, but especially in highly civilised communities, are taken into con sideration, no very great additional argu ment will be needed to establish the first great principle on which the practice of medicine hinges—that in health and (by natural inference) in disease, every func tion of the body varies indifferent persons within wide limits of intensity. This fact is the key' to the imperfection of Medicine as a (science, and its difficulty as an Art. To define disease we must first have de fined health, for the one is but the nega tion of the other, and in like manner the description and right understanding of disease depend upon the description and right understanding of health. Wc say 7 disease is present when any structure of the body is changed, of course provided that change is not the direct and imme diate effect of external injury ; or when any function is cither unnaturally torpid, active, or altered in character. Diseases, of course, vary 7 much in their nature, in their form or type, in their duration and course, in their terminations, and in their occurrence. Most diseases terminate in complete recovery 7 , a considerable number in partial or incomplete recovery 7. Some di«'?a.”‘’s tyrtnirah' in mot;*stasis, or Iran'
b”'cure lii'iu rite parr. fir.-i aMm !,i ,1 i., s .me .itvlii-r—ii "in tin' Joint.-- io i n' st. .iuao.li. be:<rt, or brain, in gout ; ..r b; extension to a texture similar to the one originally attacked, as when acute rheumatism, hav ing commenced in the fibrous textures sur rounding the large joints, seizes upon those in and about the heart. Some dieases ter minate suddenly by discharges, eruptions, or external inflammations, and the con duct of these cases, and in fact of disease general!)', requires treatment at the hands of—not ignorant empirics, men whose practice is but the result of mere experience, whoso knowledge is limited to cases whose characteristics and idiosyn cracies warranted certain treatment which, if employed in other cases of the same disease, might have proved fatal, and in consequence think that form of treatment suitable in eveiy case—but skilful men, men who have made the consideration of diseases in every phase, their nature and effects, the study of their lives, whose practice combines the result of not only mere experience hut deep and care ful study of the structural form of the human body, who are able to form a correct diagnosis, who have a knowledge of the nature of the disease itself, of the constitution of the sufferer, and of the virtues of the remedies to be employed—■ essential preliminaries to judicious treat ment. The object to be aimed at by the medical man will of course vary with each case; in one it will be sufficient if the as certained cause bo removed; in another it may be necessary to restore the healthy function or repair the diseased structure; in a third, all that we may bo able to do will be to palliate the suffering the disease occasions. It must be borne in mind there are many difficulties besetting the path of medicine, both as a subject of scientific enquiry and of practical applica tion—difficulties which may never bo thought of by an ignorant public, such as the variable severity of diseases bearing the same name, the changes that occur in the progress both of acute and chronic cases, and the unequal strength of our remedies, and when we reflect that, prior to the setting in of any given disease, the constitution of the patient originally marked by peculiarities traceable to here ditary predisposition, has been subse quently modified ; that the disease itself may vary within wide limits of intensity ; that it passes naturally through many different phases ; that it may fall under our observation and treatment at any part of its course ; that the remedies pre scribed, being of variable strength, may be administered with more or loss care and regularity, and the patient be tended with greater or less watchfulness and skill. When we takc’all these circumstances into consideration, we cannot be surprised that medicine should be the most imperfect and uncertain of sciences, a conjectural and most difficult art. It will, I think, be well to speak of that vis medicatrix natui’ic —that power inherent in the human frame to right itself when suffering from severe disorders. And it would be unwise and unjust on our part to withhold from nature what is her due, for whatever we might like to do, we can only at best assist her, and it is to the interest of the iqedical attendant to extol the, powers of nature, am| qttv.jbvjte jin'them vnqch of the gjnccegji usually'ascribed to bis treatment. It is only by this acknowledgment that the public can bo rescued from quackery. Tho homoeopathist, or as some one says, “ the slave of au hypo Miosis invented by a heated enthusiast, and mainly suported by imaginary sensations developed by experi ments cm Ids own pei'son —attributes to infinitesimal doses virtues simply ridicu lous, and results simply impossible ;” but the regular practitioner can explain the ures alleged to have been thus effected by that very vis medicatrix which so con stantly assists him in his own treatment, and to which lie so rightly attributes much of his own success ; and it is often a task of extreme difficulty to determine whothey, a patiqnMs recovery' has happened through the treatment adopted, or independent of it, or in spite of it. Tho best physician may often decide wrongly ; the ignorant quack and equally ignorant public arc utterly unable to form an opinion. As one medical man says : “after all that can be done in its study, the science of medicine must remain extremely imperfect, and the art of healing very difficult. Its general jirinciples, derived originally from parti culars made up of many variable elements, must be re-applied in practice to iudiyb dual instances as cqm.plicatqd as tipse pyt of yyhjch |hey iyere Vnlginally 'formed, sb jikat' precision is, in the nature of things,’ impossible', find' certainly of very Tare attainment'.” —I am, Ac. Eve’s Grandson.
A QUERY.
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I can transact business at the R.M. Court? I have just left there (3 p.m.), having waited since 2.30. No one is in attend ance, and no notice is on the door or else where.—lam, Ac. One and Sixpence an Hour.
A Female Politician. —A lady 7 applied to have her name placed on the Auckland electoral roll, and the R.M. after some chaff, acceded to her request. I.O.G.T.—The Dawn of Peace Lodge held its meeting on Monday evening, at the Templar Hall. There was a large meeting. One new member was initiated. A large .amount of business was transacted, amongst which was a resolution in favor of affiliation with the Degree Temple. This is a step in the right direction, and we think it a pity 7 that the Star of the East Lodge did not come to the same conclusion. The prevailing idea amongst members that the Degree Temple will he antagonistic to the lodges in a financial aspect is utterly 7 wrong, because the aim of the Temple is to he supported by 7 its own members, not by degree fees, as is generally supposed. The Temple is but an advanced lodge, where, through the more impressive manner in which degrees are conferred, owingto the amount of time at the disposal of the Temple over and above that at the disposal of the subordinate lodges, greater interest is taken in, and a greater number of members take, their degrees, thus augmenting instead of reducing the finances of the subordinate Lodges. Bro. Harding, from Napier, gave a resume of the work of the order in Napier, and he was deputed to carry back to his lodge the fraternal greetings of the Dawn of Peace. Bro. Ashwood detailed a desperate picture of woe occurmg in this town, in the case of a father drinking himself to death, a mother in the lunatic asylum, and a family 7 of small children running at large totally 7 uncared for and starving. A committee was formed to act in conjunction with one from the Star of the East Lodge to en deavor toeffoct the father's reform and pro vide for the children. It is to hoped that the police will see to this matter, and we also think that the Episcopalian clergyman, a member of whoso flock (we are informed) the poor man is, might also stir in the matter. A more touching and truly 7 strik ing corroboration of a drunkard’s home, as depicted by Dr. Rosehy in his late lecture, than this case could hardly 7 he found. —Communicated.
THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, THURSDAV, MAKUH 4, 188(1.
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Wanted. TT/"ANTED, a good SMART BOY for ’ ’ the shop. Apply Herald and Guardian oliicc. TTPANTED, a RUNBOY, for the VV Herald and Guardian. Apply at tlie othce. WANT CO, k /v/ V I,A MRS. J-'ii-.-i *" !•..,<> ir..n. •M/w Al■'ri ll« Apply ' ACL AND, CAMPBELL, it Co., 57Ashburton. SHEEP. WANTED— To PURCHASE 5000 Sound Mouthed Merinos or Cross breds, in lots. Apply to SAUNDERS BEOS. 310 Ashburton. ANTED-EMPLOYMENT by an experienced hand, to drive or feed a threshing machine. Apply, Guardian Office. 5550 VWANTED KNOWN—That Visiting YY Cards, plain or mourning, can be obtained printed in various styles, at the “Herald” and “ Guardian ” offices, near the Rai "-ay Station WANTED KNO WN- That Jimmy can be saved by purchasing your Sta tionery and Account Books, for cash, at the “Herald’’ and “Guardian” Whole sale Stationery Depot, Saunders’ Bulid ngs, near Station. A LADY can meet with a comfortable and respectable HOME in a small family, at moderate charges, or can have a nice room in a central position by apply ing to “ S.Guardian office. 117 c WANTED KNOWN—That the cheap est Mid neatest CARDS may ba had at Ue ‘ 1 GUA RDIA N OFFICE. ” Tenders. CARTING. TIIENDERS are invited for Carting JL 100,000 bushels grain. Particulars can be obtained from MR. E. SAUNDERS, Dnndas ; MR. H. W. PARSON, Senfield ; Or 4010 SAUNDERS BROS. T. Bullock. mHE undersigned has the following PROPERTIES to LET with a pur chasing clause, or FOR SALE on liberal terms of payment— -I iX(\ ACRES good WHEAT LAND, -LtJl v/ all ploughed and ready fur cross ploughing for wheat ; situated about three miles from the township. (\rj ACRES, near the above ; also good u i WHEAT LAND, ploughed once’ and ready for cross-ploughing. jtA ACRES,partly improved, near Wins low. This will be sold very cheap, and on very liberal terms. TOWN PROPERTIES. -\T ALU ABLE BUSINESS SITE in Bur- T upft Street, bgiiig T.S, If 7, next the “ Mail” effiye, "OART of T.S. 13h, Peter Street, This will bp sold cheap, and on liberal terms. mO Railway Employe's, Mechanics, and Others. —FOR SALE, cheap, Lot 78, situated on East Town Belt. Terms, £5 cash ; balance by monthly or quarterly payments. T. BULLOCK. THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. SUBSCRIBERS in the Country apg particularly requested to communicate Publishers if their papers arc not properly addressed. The number of Sub scribers has increased so rapidly that un less great care is taken in giving orders as to address and how to be sent, the papers may bo left at the wrong place, All pydpps .yill receive pur prompt WEED'S AND DIXON, Proprietors. Ball programme cards in very peat styles, with Pencils and liibbops, pointed ’at the |IpKALp Office, Kas’t ‘yoav.
Alfred Harrison. CONTINUATION OF SALE OF BANKRUPT STOCK. THURSDAY, 4th MARCH. 12.30 Sharp. ALFRED HARRISON has received instructions from the Trustee to Sell by Public Auction in the estate of K. Sando, a bankrupt, THE REMAINDER OF THE STOCK, &C. Comprising : Tin» of Sweets, Biscuits, Churn, Saucepans, and miscellaneous Hardware, Shop Fittings, Sets of Scales, A large quantity of Useful Crockery and Glassware, Large Looking glass, also sundries too numerous to particularise. ALSO THE BOOK DEBTS, Full particulars of which can be obtained at the office of the Auctioneer. Sale at 12.30 sharp. NO RESERVE. ALFRED HARRISON, IS c-5C5g Auctioneer. J. E. Buchanan and Co. I TO FARMERS, CATTLE DEALERS, J SPECUL ATORS, & OTHERS. I M P 0 R T A N T SALE OP GRAIN, STOCK, FA R M IMPLEM ENT S , &c. FOR ABSOLUTE SALE. M ESSRS J. E. BUCHANAN and Co. have been favored with instructions to sell BY PUBLIC AUCTION, ON TUESDAY, 9th MARCH, At the well known Farm of Mr. James Ward, Watcrton, The whole of his FARMING STOCK and GENERAL LI-1 IT'IS, 1 UI; r -1111 i ilnc- .hi Ifipalr -1 Cuesnut Alaic, Jessie . ut 1 Chesnnt Marc, Kit ) Foot. 1 Bay Horse, Splinter 1 Bay Horse, Captain 4 Cows in full profit 4 Head Young Cattle 88 PIGS 88 1 Reaper and .Binder (M‘Cormaek’s)r 1 Single Furrow Plough 3 Sots Cart Harness 1 Tip Cart 1 Chaff Cutter 0 Sets Draught Harness ] Double Seated Buggy and Harness Harrows, Farm Implements, Ac. Also, The GRAIN CROP, Vi/.. 50 ACRES OATS > 20 ACRES BARLEY. JO ACHES wheat. The Auctioneers call SPECIAL AT TENTION to this announcement. A RARE OPPORTUNITY. Sale at ,12.30 p.m. Sharp. Luncheon Piovidcd. J. E. BUCHANAN & CO., 5“3g Auctioneers. 50 20 10 H. Matson & Co. PUBLIC NOTICE. SALE OF CHOICE LITTLE FARM OF i2o ACRES WITH LARGE IMPROVEMENTS. BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEES. Messrs, h. matson a- co. have received instructions from the Mortgagees to SE L L AT TIIHIU CANTERBURY WOOL STORES, ON SATURDAY, the oth MARCH, 1880, Sale at Two o’clock, The whole of that Choice and Cumpaet FREEHOLD FARM, Being Lot 4on deposit plan No. 415, containing 120 Acres 3 Roods and 10 Porches (more or less), part of R, S. Nos. 21693, 24G05, 21695, 8395, 16771, 16843, and 8398, and known as JAMES WARD'S FARM, LONG BEACH, With Largo Improvements. Also, at same time and place, Lot 3, on deposit plan No. 415, con taining 20 Acres 5 Perches, being part of R.S. Nos. 16846, 20303, 8395, and 24230, close to Watcrton Township. Salg af Two, o'clock sharp. Plans and Conditions of Sale at the Office of the Auctioneers, H. MATSON & CO. Thomas & Bkugks, Solicitors for Mortgagees. 574 g Gazette in Bankruptcy. Y. mH'E ASHBURTON GUARDIAN I (County Agricultural and Sporting Recorder) is a GAZETTE for all Notices under The Debtors and Creditors Acte 4DIYERTTSEMENTS received % the pp to 9 p-iq. at the charges, afterwards at double rates. ©V insertion oyer the leader
THURSDAY, 4th MARCH. BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEE. TO FARMERS, INVESTORS, AND OTHERS. ■TITESSRS. EDMISTON. BROS. & J* a G UNDRY have received instruc tions from the Mortgagee to sell, BY PUBLIC AUCTION, At their rooms, on THURSDAY, 4th MARCH, 210 ACEES - 210 R.S. 27452, 27453, 27454. These sections have been veil selected, and we can recommend them to the atten tion of farmers looking out for a really good piece of land at a low figure. The greater part of the purchase money can remain on mortgage on the property. Terms at sale. Sale at 1.30 p. m. EDMISTON BROS. A GUNDRY, 0630 Auctioneers. For Sale. POYNTZ AND CO. FARMS FOR SALE. ON EASY TERMS OF PAYMENT. Messrs poyntz a Go. have th® following properties for sale : Ashburton, Timvald, Rakaia, and Wins low, both for sale and to let. Apply, POYNTZ AND CO. 107 Ashburton. FOR SAT-E, I J.OQO ACRES Tussock Land, lads i" siiii. piiivbasors. in Very 1 .ibi-i'id Terms. 71 Saunders bruS. TO PRINTERS. MACHINE FOR SALE. 171 0 R SALE.— . One Second-hand Double Demy Tape Printing MACHINE, in thorough working order, with rollers, moulds, Ac., complete. This machine has been replaced by a Double Royal Wharfedale, which necessitates removal of the Double Demy Machine formerly used for printing the “ Herald ” and “Guardian,” for hand or stcampower. Can he seen and all par ticulars obtained at our office. For a Country Office this Machine suits admirably, as it can easily be turned bj- band, for which we have fitted a ily wheel and handle. Pmci £7O. WEEKS & DIXON. Ashburton, January 14, 1870 Educational. MISS GOODGER has much pleasure in informing the Ladies of Ash burton that she is about to open a PRIVATE SCHOOL, and solicits their patronage. subjects : English, French, Music, Plain and Orna mental Needle Work. Rkfuuef.s : The Very Revd. Dean of Christchurch, and J. P. Rested, Esq. Terms on application to MISS GOOD GER at the Somerset Hotel, Ashburton. Fur address, sec future Advertisement. 124 c -501 o Public Notices. I HEREBY e-ivo notice that I will not be responsible for any debts my wife, MARY ELLIS HARRIS, may contract, she having left her home without just CftUSC E. WHEELEY HARRIS, Ashburton, March 2nd, 1880. TO FARMERS. mHE UNDERSIGNED are GASH 1 PURCHASERS of WHEAT, OATS, and BARLEY, and are prepared to SHIP WHEAT to the English markets o;i farmers’ account at the lowest possible cost. P. CUNNINGHAM A CO., oOlci Ashburton and Christchurch. CAMBRIDGE SCHOOL. NOTICE TO PARENTS. mHE above school WILL BE OPENED X nn MONDAY, March Bth, 1880. JOSEPH MEGSON, 559« i Chairman. NOTICE. RATING ACT, 1870. WHEREAS at a sitting of the Assess ment Court for the District of South Rakaia, held this twenty-first-day of February, 1880, at South Rakaia, be fore me, Frank Guinness, Judge, it having been proved that no valuation list jiad been prepared as requjypd by the said Act, I, therefore, under the provisions of clause 28 of the said Act, order that a valuation list he prepared, and I appoint FRANCIS GEORGE PARRY LEACH to he the valuer for the said district. I do fix THURSDAY, the 11th day of March next, the day for the completion and inspection of the said list, and the last day for delivering objections thereto shall he MONDAY, the 29th day of March next. The Court will gjt at two o'clock p.m. on Mfiiqlay, the otl’iday of April next; for the purpose of hearing and determining all objections to the valuation list for the said district, FRANK GUINNESS, 551ii-10Sc Judge. Tl/ri. FRANCIS PHILIP O’ERIRLY, - Coxvkyaxoeu, TANCRED STREET* ASHBURTON, Nqxt Messrs. Orr and Co.’s, 302 c;
Public Notices. THE EDUCATION HOARD OF THE DISTRICT OF NORTH CANTERBURY. ELECTION OF COMMITTEES. rnUE householders of the under-mcn- JL tionod school districts, that is to say, the districts of Ashburton Forks, Kyle, Longbeach, Mount Somers, Seafield, Tin w.ald, Willowby, Having failed to elect Committees at the annual meeting held on 20th January, the Board, in pursuance of the powers in that behalf conferred by the Education Act, 1877, section GO, hereby directs that a PUBLIC MEETING of the householders in every such district bo held on MON DAY, the twenty-second day of March, one thousand eight hundred and eighty, at seven o’clock in the evening, for the election in each district of seven house holders (section 64) to form the Committee for such district for the year ending with the fourth Monday in January next. The place of meeting shall be the schoolhouse in each district, and this is understood to mean the main schoolhouse in any district which has more than one school. The Board further directs that the first meeting of each school committee he held in the place appointed for the election, and immediately after the election upon the same evening. J. Ah COLBORNE VEEL, Secretary. Christchurch, 21st Feb., 1880. 5380 ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. fid HE Ashburton County Council in 1. tending at the next Session of the General Assembly TO APPLY for BOR ROWING POWERS, to < nab)e it to pro vide a WATER SUPPLY for the plains between the Rakaia and Ashburton rivers, notice is hereby given, that the following list contains the numbers of all the sections which are within the boun daries of the district now proposed to he brought within the operation of the Act. The Council will be willing as far as practicable to include an}' other land, on application by the owner or occupier being made to it for that purpose. The Council calls the attention of the settlors on the Acton Run and in the Sea tteld district to the fact that their land is not included within the district above alluded to, hut the Council will amend the plan should application to that effect be made by a suiiicient majority of the settlers in those districts. Plan of the district is on view at the Council Chambers. By order, F. MAIN WARING, Gink. A.-hhuiTiiu, I'*fJsi*t*:ii - v J2, .1 ssii. 529 c
Public Notices. OTICE is hereby given that after this date the Resident Magistrate’s Court at South Rakaia will OPEN at 2 O’CLOCK y. m. on the days appointed for holding Court. By order, A. MAKEIG, 549 g Clerk of Court. WHEAT. riIHE undersigned are Casli Purchasers J_ of Wheat in any quantity. Farmers can arrange to ship Wheat through ns to the English Market, on terms, and re ceive liberal cash advances thereon. P. CUNNINGHAM & CO., Ashburton. OATS. The undersigned are Purchasers of Oats for Gash in anv quantity. P. CUNNINGHAM & CO., Ashburton. BARLEY. The undersigned are Cash Purchasers of Prime Malting Samples, good color. P. CUNNINGHAM & CO., Per G. M. ROBINSON, 539 g Ashburton. GRAIN. JYJESSRS. ROYSE, STEAD, & CO. are prepared to PURCHASE GRAIN or to make ADVANCES ON GRAIN consigned to thorn for sale or ship ment. C. PERCY COX, Agents for ROYSE, STEAD, & CO., 4930 Ashburton. TO FARMERS, LIVERY STABLE KEEPERS, SPORTING MEN . ANO OTHERS OWN I N't ; HoRSES. G E t • l: G K K I I • 1 • . I A!»i*»cr, Sti;kkt. U>EGS in announce the fact that the : ■JL> PRICE for SHOEING hacks and light draught HORSES is now REDUCED to 7s. per set, and that all horses of this description will be specially attended to by himself. Horses liable to cut are shod on a prin ciple of George Kidd’s own invention, which has proved an effectual cure for brushing. All kinds of blacksmith’s work, and repairs to agricultural machinery of any description done on the shortest notice. GEORGE KIDD, 7oc-52(»g Moore street, Ashburton. Business Notices. BREAD!BREAD! Co-operative Bread and Biscuit Factory. Triangle, Wakanui Road, Ashburton, A. THIE LE, JTEGS to inform the public that he is ' now in a position to SUPPLY BEST BREAD, (id. per 41b. loaf, unsur passed. Delivered daily to all parts of the Borough, also, Confectionery, Ac. Mixed Biscuits reduced from Is. to Bd. per lb. Wedding Cakes made to Order. 122c-570u CE -7TRAL SHOEING FORGE, Tailored street, Railway crossing, (Opposite Orr and Co.’s.) ROBB and BURNS, Agricultural Im plement Makers, General Black smiths, Wheelwrights, Machinists, Ac., beg to announce to the public of Ashbur ton that they have commenced business as above, and hope to merit a share of public support. HORSE SHOEING GUARANTEED TO SATISFACTION. 8600 GREENSTREET FORGE, Ashburton Forks. WILLIAM REYELL, Blacksmith, Wheelright, and Agricultural Machinist, HAYING considerably extended his Business Premises, can guarantee all work entrusted to him to be executed in a thoroughly competent manner, and with despatch. 359 g H ARLES REID, ASHBURTON SHOEING FORGE, Corner of East and Dodson streets. A large and varied experience in the manufacture and repair of Agricultural Implements and Machinery, warrants C. R. in guaranteeing sound and satis factory material and workmanship. Horses safely and scientifically shod on the spot. 252 R CULLEN, GENERAL CARRIER and FORWARDING AGENT, Burnett street, Ashburton. Trains at tended daily, and all orders promptly at tended to, 4COg WM. ANDERSON, SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER, Ashburton, HAS always in STOCK a complete assortment of every description of Saddlery, Harness, Whips, Saddlers’ Iron mongery, Ac., imported direct from Eng land. Goods to order manufactured on the premises of the best Materials, and at the lowest rates. 11
Bussines Notices. TO FARMERS. f gIHE undersigned are CASH BUYERS Of Wheat and other Grain, or will make LIBERAL ADVANCES On shipments to London on grower’s account. DEERING’S TWINE BINDER. NOTICE TO FARMERS. have this day APPOINTED MESSRS. FRIEDLANDER BROS. SOLE AGENTS for the DEERING TWINE BINDER fur the county of Ashburton. MASON STRUTHERS & CO. Christchurch 10th. February, 1880. % The Deering Twine Binder AWARDED GOLD MEDAL W At Ashburton, six machines competing. THE DEERING TWINE BINDER took the SPECIAL PRIZE at the Oamaru trial etc. AVING been appointed sole agents for the above machines, we are now prepared to TAKE ORDERS for the coining season. As only a LIMITED NUMBER can be supplied, all who wish to make certain of securing those favorite machines for next season should order before the depar ture of next San Francisco Mail. FRIEDLANDER B R .°. S AGENTS FOR THE COLONIAL FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND SOLE AGENTS FOR THE CELEBRATED ALTHOUSE SELF - REGULATING WINDMILLS. |
AG/1880/AG_18800304/MM_01/0004.xml | 5,680 | THE MAORI AND THE MOA.
Mr. C. IV. Purnell, Ashburton, in Ike “ Victorian Pexinw. ” Modern investigations into the origin and affinities of living races of men have proved of a more fruitful character than most of tho antiquarian researches of the last twenty years, which, claiming to have virtually solved man’s genesis, have really added little to our knowledge of that subject, beyond the fact that man has been an inhabitant of the earth for a much longer period than was supposed. Even where living races are concerned, when the thick rind of hypo thesis is stripped off, the kernel of fact is extremely small, while in many cases chaos is introduced where order erstwhile reigned. Tho subject of this article is a case in point. The old notion was that tho Maoris came to New Zealand from Hawaihi—interpreted to mean Hawaii, one of the Sandwich Islands—in seven canoes, about 500 years ago ; that they fsund the country uninhabited by man, and the moi occupying it in great num bers ; that they were accustomed to use this bird as an article of food ; that the moa became extinct, if it were extinct, but a short time before the arrival of Europeans; and that, briefly, it was probable a few specimens of tho moa would still be found alive in remote parts of the interior. The theory was simple and easy to he understood; and being so, the philoso phers promptly demolished it. An active enquiry has been going on in tho colony for some years past relative to the origin of the Maoris, and the date of the extinction of the moa. As to to the first branch of the' enquiry, the net result is that the Sandwich Islands are no longer regarded as the point from which the Maoris ’emigrated to New Zealand. A variety of reasons can he urged against t.hia view, but I do not think a better summary of them could be made than has been given by Mr. W. Colenso, F. L. S., Who contributed an excellent essay on the Maoris to the first volume of th».“ Trans actions of the IS ew Zealand Institute. TTis summary against the Sandwich Island theory is this (1) The utter impossi bility of the Maoris having come such a distance 65 ® of latitude) against the pre vailing winds in their frail open canoes ; and (2) The irreconcilable differences which exist in the habits, customs, manu factures, traditions and religion of the Sandwich Islanders and the Maoris. “ By way of illustration, the following may be briefly mentioned 4 (bearing in mind, that the New Zealanders, like most other uncivilised people, most pertinac.ously ad here to the plans, patterns, and sort of things made by their ancestors) : (a) all the various kinds of the New Zealand canoes are very differently made from those of the Sandwich Islands ; (b) they have no outrigger; (c) the N w Zea landers never use the kjFva root (notwithstanding a very closely al lied specie of the piper grows throughout New Zealand); (d) nor the bow and arrow; (e) the New Zealanders invariably carry their burdens on their backs, the Sandwich Islanders on a balance-pole over the shoulders ; (f) the New Zealander has no words for swearing, oath or vow ; (g) the New Zealander never practiced circumcision ; (h) nor had any temples for religious worship; (i) nor idols; (j) nor king; (k) they knew not the names of the numerous chief gods of the Sandwich islands; (1) their old customs respecting their chiefs. &c., do not agree ; (m) their tattooing is different ; (n) they had no £ refuge cities ’ (a most remark able custom, only found at the Sandwich Islands.”) There is (3) fm£lJtirno vestige of any of their several emigrations from Hawaihi and of the wars, Ac., which occasion them (as related by the New Zealanders) to be found in the ancient history of the people of the Sandwich Islands, whose traditions are much more ancient and clear than thosi of the New Zealander?. The Sandwich Islands being inadmiss able, opinion now inclines to Sarah, the principal island of the Samoan group, as the Maori Hawaihi. But it should be noted that other Polynesian people besides the Maories look to an island Hawaihi— the name being spelt in a variety of ways, so as to suit local dialects —as the place whence they emigrated to their present abodes. The learned fancy of dissolving all historical tradit ons into myths has been at play here, as elsewhere, and the mythologists have made up their minds that “Hawaihi” is a Polynesian Garden of Eden, the allegorical birthplace of the race. It is an easy way of saving the trouble of investiga tion ] but the Maori accounts of the navigation from Hawaihi are for too cir cumstantial to permit us to adopt the myth theory, and are, moreover, corroborated by .facts which testify to their accuracy. The names of the canoes which bore the South Sea argonauts, the names of the chiefs who led the expedition, and some of the incidenls which occurred upon its arrival at New Zealand, are all preserved in Maori lore. It has been handed down from father to son that tho immigrants brought with them some of the dogs which they had been accustomed to use for food, and it is admitted by zoologists both that the Maori dog, now extinct, was identical in breed with the South Sea Island dog, and also that it was not indigenous to New Zealand. So tradition affirms that the cargo of one of the canoes, called the Aotea, included sweet potatoes, live edible rats in boxes, and tame green parrots. Of another canoe, the Arawa, it is related that when the voyagers approached the shores of New Zealand they were struck with the. beauty of the rata blossom, and one of them, named Taminihi, ‘ ’ threw away his kura”—which was a head-dress made of red feathers, described by Oook as worn by the South Sea Islanders—think ing to get a new and better one from the rata flowers. This kura drifted ashore, and it was afterwards picked up by a person named Mahina, who refused to re store it when asked ; hence the proverb still commonly in use, “ Kura-pae-a Mahina,” signifying a waif or godsend. If the rata was in bloom when the Arawa arrived, it must have been about the month of February. Many other little incidents might be quoted to show the cir cumstantial nature of the account given by the Maoris of their coming to New Zea land, and of the extreme improbability of Hawaihi being a mythical locality. More over, there are traditions extant of return visits made to Hawaihi both by the first emigrants and their successors. It is re lated by one of the named Nga bori-i-rangi, that, being carried by a favor able wind he reached Hawaihi in seven days and nights after leaving New Zea land. A piece of detail showing the dis tance which the natives imagined Hawa ; hi to be from New Zealand. This migration of the Maoris from Hawaihi to New Zealand was a surprising event. The grand expedition—if it may be so termed —did not set out on a blind voyage of discovery, looking for new worlds to conquer. The voyagers knew that a large and fertile country existed south of their own home before they sailed. A southern Don Juan, Kupe by name, eloped with another man s wife, and setting off in a canoe, called Mata lionia, drifted down to New Zealand, where he visited both islands — s P e ?h more precisely, he circumnav the North and discovered the Middle, or South Island, as it is usually called by the settlers—while doing so.' He did not, however, settle in New Zealand, but returned to Hawaihi, having apparently taken his marine excursion for the pur pose of giving the injured husband’s wrath time to cool. Then Ngahue went to the new land, and gave it a name, the first name it’bore in history—Aotea roa, or “ the long day,” and, ultimately the' great •
expedition set ou J , from which the present Maoris derive their descent. Now, when we reflect that the Samaon group is about twenty degrees of latitude north of New Zealand and that the Kermadce Islands, the nearest group to New Zealand, are nevertheless 400 or 500 miles distant ; remembering, also, that these South Sea voyagers possessed nothing that could properly be called a ship ; still more, that they were without a compass, and that virtually the whole of their voyage was made out of sight of land, we are hound to acknowledge, in most liberal terms, their possession of maritime skdl and courage. To each of them the words of the Latin poet arc applicable :—■ “ Illi robuv et ess tiiplex Circa pectus erat qui fragilem tnici Commissit pelagcm ratem Primus.” The South Sea Islanders have ever been bold sailors, and those who sailed down to New Zealand, there to found a barbar ous community, full of intelligence and vigor, but wasting it in fierce wars and cannibal atrocities, were distinguished ones. They have retained their maritime courage till modern days. Several times, according to Mr Edward Shortland, a competent authority, have attempts been made by Maoris to return to Hawaihi, and only about five-and-thirty years ago “ an instance occurred at Tauranga, on the east coast of the North Island, where a family fitted out and provisioned a canoe for a” long voyage, and then put to sea with a design of returning to that island, having no better guides than the stars and the tradition of its position. The fate of these intrepid voj'agers was, of course never known in New Zealand. Some of the Maori kindred, instead of going to New Zealand, went to the Chat hams, 600 miles to the eastward. How they discovered these remote islands, lying quite out of the track of their ordi nary voyages, we cannot guess ; nor do we know whether their departure was coincident or not with that of the emi grants to New Zealand- Probably it was : the traditions of the Morions (as the Chatham Islanders are now called), like those of the Maoris, ascribe the migration to the devastating wars in Hawaihi ; and inasmuch as other South Sea Islanders possess traditions of their own of a similar character, we may conclude that at this particular juncture, society in Hawaihi had become disorganised through internal feuds, and a general exodus took place in consequence. How ever, the people who went to the Chat hams found another race already in pos session, taller, darker in color than them selves, and tracing their descent back through thirty generations to Rongomai, a Polynesian demigod, and also looking to Hawaihi as their ancestral home. Sub sequently, a batch of Maoris came down from New Zealand (how they learned of the existence of the Chathams, tradition does not tell us), and all three tribes were finally interfused, composing a people with a different language from that of the Maoris, or at all events, a strongly-marked dialect of the mother tongue, and further characterised by peculiar manners and customs.
It was not want of room that drove the Maoris who went to the Chathams from New Zealand thither. New Zealand was big enough and to spare for a hundred times the number of its inhabitants at that time ; but its people were constantly fighting and killing one another; the loving spirit, too, was strong upon them. We were about to write—con stantly killing and eating one another, but that might have been incorrect, because, if we are to believe a Maori legend, it was not until after their arrival in New Zea land that the Maoris took to cannibalism, although when they did acquire the habit, they became the most ferocious cannibals under the sun. This legend also indicates that after the first grand immigration, other influxes of Maoris took place ; and, indeed, if such a tradition had not existed it would have been difficult to account for the immense number of people, compara tively speaking, which occupied the islands at the lime of Captain Cook’s visit, or even for the reduced numbers since, in asmuch as, according to Maori traditions, the Maoris have not been in the country for a longer period than from 350 to 500 years. (to be continued )
RESIDENT MAGISTRATE’S COURT
ASHBURTON— Tuesday, March 2. (Before Mr. F. Guinness, R.M.) NEGLECTING TO REGISTER A BIETII. John Doak, of Wakanui, was charged with having neglected to register tho birth of a child contrary to section 1(5 of the Act. Accused pleaded ignorance of the Act. He was fined ss. Thomas Greenaway for a similar neg lect pleaded forgetfulness, and was also mulcted in the sum of ss. His Worship desired to call public at tention to section 142 of the J.P. Act, by which no Government official was allowed to charge fees in cases of convictions of this nature, therefore no costs would be awarded. FURIOUS BIDING. J. Quinton and Charles Smithel were charged with furious riding in Burnet street ; both the accused pleaded “ ISot guilty. ” James Purchas, hairdresser—Saw tho accused on Feb. 4th. Quinton turned up Burnett street, some distance ahead of Smithel, who afterwards galloped up to Quinton and then both went at top speed; heard just afterwards that Smithel was thrown. W. H. Zouch, recollected seeing Smithel and Quinton start from the Somerset Hotel and whip their horses into a gallop up Burnett street. Saw Smithel fall, and thought he was killed. They were going at a dangerous pace. By accused, Smithel —I saw yen both cross the railway together; you were racing. By Quinton—l don’t think you had a whip. Smithel pleaded that his herse was obstinate and shied, and he was only trying to keep it straight with a stick. The Magistrate said it was evident that both accused had been racing, and he would fine them L 5 each. HORSE STEALING. The adjourned case against John O’Brien for horse stealing was then heard. Donald Gunn, station master at Hinds, sworn—l saw prisoner at the Hinds station about three weeks ago. He came to the station about half-past nine, and bought a ticket for Ashburton. He told me he had sold his horse and saddle for LB. By the Bench—l have no doubt as to prisoner being the person who purchased a ticket. At prisoner’s request Mr. Little was re called, and in answer to questions by pri soner, said :—I gave you LlB, and de ducted 9s. for what you owed. My groom was not present when the money was paid. His Worship cautioned prisoner that the questions he was putting only tended to criminate him. Prisoner replied lire wished to show that ho had only received L 8 for the horse. Prisoner was then committed fear trial. Bail would he allowed —himself in L2OO, and two sureties of Lloo> each. LARCENY OF A. SADDLE. John O’Brien, the same prisoner, was charged with having; stolen a saddle value L 5. Prisoner said he considered the saddle ought to, go with the horse, and pleaded not guilty. TTS a Worship after hearing the evidence saitllio could sot see why two separate
charges had been laid, and lie would dis miss this second case and incorporate it with the horse stealing case. CIVIL CASES. Friedlandor Bros. v. Patton. —Judg- ment confessed, defendant to pay costs Mitchell and Turner v. McAvey. —Substi- tuted service granted on the Gaoler at Lyttelton. Harris and Ireland v. Baker and Brown.—Mr. Purnell for plaintiff, Mr. O’Beilly for defendant _ Claim Ll2 IGs., for professional services in preparing a lease. The case was a lengthy one, and was decided in plaintiffs’ favor, with costs. Lontjheach’Road Board v. T. Magee. —Claim Tj3 4s. for rates due. Plaintiff pleaded that he was not the owner of one of the sections for which he was rated. His Worship said this was the wrong time and place to object, and gave judgment for the amount claimed with costs.
LICENSING COURT.
Present —F, Guinness, R.M., Chairman, and John Grigg, Esq. Mr. R. Patten applied for an extension of time to enable him to finish his house at Methven, as he had been unable to ob tain timber in time. Extension granted for fourteen day. The Licensing Bench was then adjourned till Saturday week at 12 o’clock.
THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, THURSDAY, MARCH 4, 1880.
Printed and published by Horace Jo 11 ,* 8 Weeks and Charles Dixon, at their Printing Office, East Street, Ashburtcr, Thursday, March 4, 1880,
Holloway’s Ointment and Pills. — Multitudes suffering under a complication of disorders might obtain relief through these healing and purifying remedies, which should be employed without a day’s delay. When the weather is variaule and colds and influenzas are prevalent, this Ointment, well rubbed upon the throat and chest, gives the greatest ease, and checks all tendency to inflamation in the lungs and other organs. The Pills assist the curative action of the Ointment, inasmuch as they purify the blood and so quicken its circu lation that congestion is rendered almost im possible. Holloway’s treatment deals most successfully, too, with that very troublesome and often tedious aliment, indigestion, which is the bane of thousands from overwork and fast living in the present day.— Advt. Auctioneers, &c.
J. E. BUCHANAN AND CO., AUCTIONEERS, LAND AND ESTATE AGENTS, ASHBURTON. PROPERTIES. rnHE following, amongst other PRO i PERTIES, are placed in the Auction eer’s hands for LEASE and SALE: — ASHBURTON— A splendid paddock of 5 acres near Township. Six acres close to N. E. Belt. Sections near Gas Works. House and garden, Burnett St. Capital 4-Roomed House, Peter St. ASHBURTON FORKS— -100 acres with splendid Creek. 200 acres in crop, fenced and sub divided. Good house and out buildings. WAKANUI— -100 acres near Moffatt’s Mill. 150 acres in crop. SEAFI ELD -400 acres fenced and subdivided, 106 acres fenced and subdivided. DROMORE -400 acres fenced and subdivided. Goad Stable and Cottage. CHERTSEY— A few Township Sections. 150 acres near Railway. J. E. BUCHANAN & Co., 41oa Auctioneers - , Publications. AGRICULTURAL PAPERS. PUBLISHERS have much pleasure in intimating to the Farmers of the County of Ashburton, that they havepssued a reprint in pamphlet form of a selection of AGRICULTURAL PAPERS Read before the Lincoln Farmers’ Club compiled by J. Stanley - Bkuce, Esq., Price One Shilling. Orders for the above pamphlet, ac companied by thirteen .stamps, should be addresssed to WEEKS & DIXON, Publishers, East Street.
Business Notices. T. R. HODDER & GONT’S GREAT CLEARING SALE, Previous to their STOCK TAKING, COMMENCES Friday Next, Feb. 27 And will continue for ONE MONTH !! ! ESPECIAL ' BARGAINS. Throughout all the Soft Goods Departments. A large lot of REMNANTS —Shirting, Flannel, Sheeting, Carpetings, Tweeds, Doeskins, Dress Stuffs, &c., &c. Ladies’ Milliner}', Costumes, Jackets, Capes, Underclothing &c., at Great Reductions . Boys’, Youths’, and Men’s Clothing. English and Colonial Colored Shirts. Flannel unders, &c., &c. SPLENDID VALUE FOR THE MONEY Several lines in this Department LESS THAN ENGLISH COST PRICE, being bought during the depression from over stocked Markets. TAILORING DEPARTMENT In connection with the above, under the Superintendence of an experienced Lon don Military cutter. For price, style, workmanship, and perfect fit not to be surpassed in the colony. Ladies’ Habits and Mantles. Mourning and Wedding orders attended to with Dispatch. Military Uniforms. Contracts taken for any Volunteer Corps in New Zealand T. R. M. & Co. Knowing that the Public may get wrong impressions by quantities and prices being quoted, HAVE ARRANGED TO GIVE UPON ACTUAL CASH PAYMENTS IN THE DRAPERY, MIL LINERY, Clothing, and Root Depart ments, the liberal Discount of TWO SHILLINGS AND SIXPENCE IN THE POUND upon all Parcels over ten shillings, in addition to the Reduced Prices. Cash, for One Month Only. T. R. HODDER & COMPANY’S ENGLISH and AMERICAN SEWING MACHINE DEPOT. A complete assortment of Hand and Treadle Lock-Stitch Sewing Machines. T. R. Hodder & Company are appointed agents for Wanzek Machines, that have gained such preference in Dunedin and South Canterbury, also for Uie Improved Wertheim, allowed to be one of the best Machines used in the Largest Factories. SINGER’S and WILSON’S TREADLES, With their peculiar advantages, TAYLOR’S and HOME TREASURE HAND-SEWING MACHINES, Simple in working and of great durability. Extras of every description with the above. CASH, OR ON DEFERRED PAYMENTS T. E. HODDER AND COMPANY.
Business Notices. JUST ARRIVED— SECOND SHIPMENT s TATIONERY, STATIONERY, DIRECT FROM THE MANUFACTORY. Now Opening Up. A CHOICE ASSORTMENT OF Commercial AND Household STATIONERY. THE Largest and Finest Lot ever opened up In Ashburton, AND Equal to any exhibited in the Colony. WEEKS & DIXON, Printers, Publishers, AND COMMERCIAL, LAW, AND General Stationers, Guardian Orricar, EAST STREET ASHBURTON.
Business Notices. 3HBURTON COPPER, ZINC, IRON, & TIN PLATE MANUFACTORY. JOSEPH HYDE ,ate Foreman at the Malvern Wor.cs England, and the Canterbury Works, Christchurch, New Zealand) ■y EOS to thank his friends of Ashbur y ton and surrounding districts for ,e liberal support accorded him during ie past two years, and to intimate that > has opened NEW BUSINESS PRE CISES in Moore street (next Mr. Neate’s xemist shop) whero he is prepared to cecute every description of Plain and apanned Tinware, Lamps, Gas Reliec >rs, Chimney Tops, Portable Washing oilers, Baths, Cheese Vats, etc. OCKSMITH, BELLHANGER, GAS FIT TER. jtesian Wells, Beer Engines, Pumps, Ac. Steam Kettles, Hot Closets, made on the premises. Estimates given for Spouting. l!1 work done under J. H.’s personal Superintendence, and guaranteed. J. HYDE. Moore Street, Ashburton. m M. NEALAS, BOOT AND SHOEMAKER, AND IMPORTER, S CLEARING OUT the whole of his Present Stock at REDUCED PRICES, :xt to Taylor’s Bakery, where he has iened with a Large Stock of Boots of ery description. Note the address — M. NEALAS, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. DHINIQUY’S LECTURES.-—Just Ar rived, New Edition. H. M. Jones, Saring Square. Milliner and Dressmaker. MRS. ADAMS, AND DRESSMAKER. Ladies’ and Children’s Dresses made np in the newest styles, at Lowest Charges. Wedding and Moamiy-* Orders promptly attended •). Mrs Adams devotes special attention to Millinery. MRS. A DAMS, Moore Street. Opposite Mr. Bovle’s Office. t^ia Medical END’S FRUIT SALT. THE PHYSICAL BASIS OF LIFE. GOOD FOOD. How to enjoy good food that would other wise cause Bilious headache, disordered Stomach, Poisoned Blood, &c. —use ENO’S FRUIT SALT. A NATURAL APERIENT. ENO’S FRUIT SALT, when taken with water, acts as a natural aperient, its simple but natural action removes all impurities, thus preserving and restoring health. If its great value in keep ing the body in health were universally known, no family should be without it. FAGGED, WEARY, AND WORN OUT!! ! Anyone whose duties require them to under go mental or unnatural excitement or strain EIsO’S FRUIT SALT is the best known remedy. It acts like a charm. It allays ner vous excitement, depression, and the injurious effects of stimulants and too rich food. Its power in aiding the digestion is most striking. It also restores the nervous system to its proper condition (by natural means). Use ENO’S FRUIT SALT. You cannot overstate its great value in keeping the blood pure and free from disease. ENO versus STIMULANTS. An in sufficient amount of exercise frequently deranges the liver. ENO’S FRUII SAL I is peculiarly adapted for any constitutional weak ness of the liver. A world of woes is avoided by those who keep and use ENO’S FRUIT SALT. —“All our customers for Eno’s Salt would not be without it upon any consideration, they having received so much benefit from it.^ — Wood Brothers, Chemists, Jersey, 1878.” Every travelling trunk and HOUSEHOLD in the world ought to contain a Bottle of ENO’S FRUIT SALT, prepared from Sound, Ripe Fruit, as a Health giving, Cooling, Sparkling, and Invigorating Beverage for any Season, It is the best Pre ventive and Cure for Biliousness, Sick Head ache, Skin Eruptions, Impure Blocd, Fevers, Pimples on the Face, Giddiness Feverishness, Mental Depression, Want of Appetite, Sour ness of Stomach, Constipation, Vomiting, Thirst, &c., and to remove the effects of errors in Eating and Drinking. ENO’S FRUIT SALT.— From the Rev. Dr Hurst, Vicar of Collorly : —“I have used your Fruit Salt for many years, and have verified your statements. The thanks of the public arc due to you for your unceasing efforts to relieve suffering humanity. Long may you live to be a blessing to the world.” ENO’S FRUIT SALT.—“After suffering for nearly two and a half years from severe headache and disordered stomach, and after trying almost everything and spending much money without finding any benefit, 1 was recommended by a friend to try ENO’S FRUIT SALT, and before I had finished one bottle I found it doing me a great deal of good, and now I am restored to my usual health ; and others I know that have tried it have not enjoyed such good health for years.—Yours most truly, Robert Humphreys, I’ost Office, Barrasford. ” Agents for New Zealand, MESSRS. KEMPTHORNE, PROSSER, AND CO. STEEDMAN’S SOOTHING POWDERS FOR CHILDREN CUTTING TEETH. CAUTION TO PURCHASERS. The value of this well-known Family Medi cine has been largely tested in all parts of the world, and by all grades of society, for upwards of FIFTY YEARS. Its well-earned exten sive sale has induced SPURIOUS IMITA TIONS, some of which in OUTWARD APPEARANCE so closely resemlf* the ori ginal as to have deceived many purchasers. The proprietor therefore feels it due to the public to give a special caution against the use of SUCH IMITATIONS. Purchasers are therefore requested carefully to observe the four following distinctive characteristics, without which none are genuine : 1st —In every case the words JOHN STEEDMAN, CHEMIST, WALWORTH, SURREY, are engraved on the Government Stamp affixed to each packet. 2nd—Each Single Powder has directions for the dose, and the words, John Steedman, Chemist, Walworth, Surrey, printed thereon. 3rd —The name, Steedman, is always spelt with two EE’s. 4th—The manufacture is carried on solely at Walworth, Surrey. Sold in Packets by all Chemists and Medi cine Vendors. Id by Kemithorne, Prosser and Co., 63
Medical. T7OR COUGHS, BRONCHITIS. IN JT FLUENZA, COLDS, &c. T>OWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED. P O WELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED. J>OWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED. milE Oldest and Most Effectual COUGH J- REMEDY. Extraordinary testimo nials. HER MAJESTY'S GUN BOAT NETLEY. Wick, Scotland. Dear Sir, — Having liad a most distressing and severe cough, which caused me many sleepless nights and restless days, I was recommended by his LORDSHIP the EARL of CAITHNESS to try your most invaluable Balsam of Aniseed, and I can assure you, with the first dose, I found immediate relief, even without having to suspend my various duties; and the first small bottle com pletely cured me, therefore I have the greatest confidence in fully recommend ing it to the million. Signed, W. LINZELL, H.M.G.B. NETLEY. POWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED. Due de Montabor writes : “ Chateau de Moutabor, Aveyron. Sir, —Having suffered for some time from an obstinate cough, accompanied with fever, continuous head-aches, and sleepless nights, I resolved after having vainly tried several other medicines, to have recourse to your BALSAM of ANISEED. I cannot resist, sir, the desire of making you acquainted with the really marvelous results which I derived from it. From the first dose I felt great relief, the bad symptoms grew feebler, the irritation of the throat was calming down, and I recovered the sleep which had nearly left me. The third dose delivered me completely, and I am now completely restored to health. Receive, sir, with the expression of my gratitude the assurance of my distinguished sentiments. DUC DE MONTABOR.” POWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED JL “Sir, I have for a long time suffered from a severe cough and tried all manner of remedies. Dr. Liberecht advised POWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED ; it cured me aftcr a few days. You are at liberty to use this letter in hopes that othe-s may benefit by it.— I am, Sir, Yours. &c., ALBERT COUNT POTOCKI.” iOWELL’S BALSAM OF ANISEED. WILL LOOSEN the PHLEGM imme diately.—The Dean of Westminster’s Verger writes : “ I was advised to try the Balsam of Ani seed; I did, and have found great relief. It is most comforting in allaying irritation and giving strength to the voice.” Lionel Brough, Esq., the eminent actor, writes : I think it an invaluable medicine for members of my profession, and have always recommended it to my brother and sister ■ artistes. ” I ; 'T'RULY an EXTRAORDINARY EX -1 PECTORaNT.—Mr. Edward M. Ullett, i of Bury, Hunts., writes to Messrs. Palmer & Son, Ramspy ;—“ Having been in the habit o I using Powell’s Balsam of Aniseed for a great ; number of years, I have great pleasure in bear ■ ing testimony to its incomparable effects as an , expectorant. I always find a single dose gives immediate relief, and a small bottle effects a perfect cure.” P r OWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED.— The effects of one tcaspoonful taken in a little water before going to bed is extraordinary, j No family should be without it in the winter. Sold by Chemists and Medicine Vendors I throughout the World, is 1 >£d and 2s 3d per ! per bottle; a great saving in taking family bottles, ns each. Established over 50 years. J. Prepared only by THOMAS POWELL, • Blackfrlars Road, London. ! ASK for POWELL’S BALSAM of ' rl ANISEED SOLD by all CHEMISTS and STORE KEEPERS. Observe the Trade Mark, “Lion, Net, and Mouse.” 1 Wholesale Agents in the Australian and ■■ New Zealand Colonics -Elliot Brothers ; t Eyers & Solomon ; Felton, Grimwalde, & Co. ; P. and S. Falk, Faulding & Co. ; 1 Rocke, Tompsit, & Co. ; Rosenthall & Co. ; Kemptiiorne, Prosser, & Co. ; S. lIOKFENUNG & Co. ; HEMMONS, LAWS, & . Co. ; Berkley, Taylor, & Co. ; and all other wholesale houses. Proprietor— Thomas 5 Powell, Blackfriars Road London. ; KEATING’S WORM TABLETS, - A PURELY VEGETABLE SWEETMEAT, - ooth in appearance and taste, furnishing a most , agreeable method of administering the only , certain remedy for INTESTINAL or - THREAD WORMS. It is a perfectly safe ■, and mild preparation, and is especially adapted s for childien. TESTIMONIAL. Medical Hall Cildersome, Nov. 28th, 1876. . Mr. Keating, c Dear Sir, —I think it nothing but my duty e to inform you of the immense sale I have for e your Worm tablets, which I may justly say is s enormous, and in every case gives the greatest li satisfaction. I have now in stock two bottles containing the Round Worms brought me during the last few days by customers, one I Worm 40 yards long. I dare not be without 1 the remedy.—yours respectfully, J M. A. Walker. J Sold in tins by all Chemists and Druggists 5 Proprietor, THOS. KEATING, London, e REWARD AND CAUTlON.—Whereas > fraudulent imitations of this urasurpassed 5 remedy have been sold, I hereby request any one knowing the vendor of- the same to corn 's municate with me, on conviction of the offender '< a liberal reward will be paid. 637 BUGS, PLEAS, MOTHS, BEETLES , And all other Insects are DESTROYED by KEATING’S INSECT POWDER, which is quite harmless to domestic , animals. In exterminating Beetles the success 3 of this Powder is extraordinary, and no one need be troubled by those pests. It is per fectly clean in application. Ask for and be sure you obtain “ KEAT • ING’S POWDER,” as Imitations are Noxious, and fail in giving satisfaction. ‘ Sold bv all Chemists in Tins. is. & 2s. 6d. each e 63c s GRATEFUL—COMFORTIF G. ) - E «s BREAKFAST COCOA. “ “By a thorough knowledge of the natural laws which govern the operations of digestion and nutrition, and by a careful application oi I. .he fine properties of well selected cocoa, Mr. " Epps has provided our breakfast tables with ' delicately-flavoured beverage which may save t us many heavy doctors’ bills._ It is by tne judi cious use of such articles of diet, that a constitu tion may be gradually built up until strong enough to resist every tendency to disease. Hundreds of subtle maladies are floating arcund us, ready to attack wherever there is a weal; ’ point. We may escape many a fata shaft bj t keeping ourselves well fortified with pure bicod and a properly nourished frame.” —The Cni, . Set vice Gazette. SOLD ONLY IN PACKETS LABELLED JAMES EPPS AND CO j Homccpathic Chemists, Loudon.
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COUNTY AGEIOULTUEAL AND SPOETING EECOEDEE.
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ASHBURTON. SATURDAY, MARCH 6, 1880.
[PRICE-TWOPENCE.
Auctioneers and Commisssion Agents ITIDMISTOIjWBROS. & GUNDRY 'J (Ls|S|feuLLOCK AND CO.), ASHBURTON, General Merchants, Auctioneers, Stock, Station, Estate, and Commission Agents. Sales of Stock, Farm Implements, Ac., will be held at their Yards, Ashbur ton, and the Tinwald Yards, on alternate TUESDAYS. CASH ADVANCES Made on Stock, Produce, Ac., consigned for Positive Sale. EDMISTON BROS. & GUNDRY. 19 ALFRED HARRISON, AUCTIONEER, COMMISSION AGENT, ETC. SALES, Sales of Stock, Mer chandise, Furniture and Effects, also Pigs, Fowls, and General Produce. WEEKLY SALE Every SATURDAY at 12 o’clock. SALE ATTENDED. ntriea can be made at my office or at the Yards. Agent for the Transatlantic Fire Insurance Company. 5 FARMERS AND OTHERS. Messrs, aoland, Campbell, & CO. are prepared to supply Farmers and others with Station Stores, Fencing Wire, Fencing Staples, Standards, &c.,at Lowest Rates, and of First-class quality. AGENTS FOR THE ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY. CAPITAL ... ... £2,000,000 NSURANCES EFFECTED AT LOWEST j RATES. j ACLAND, CAMPBELL & CO., 65 Auctioneers. pREDK. p AVITT, E>st Street (Close to the Railway Station) Ashburton, Land and General Commission Agent. Orders taken for—Sydney Drays, Newcastle Coal, and Malvern (by the truck load), Build ing Materials of all kinds. Fencing Wire, Agricultural Implements, English and Ameri can, &c., &c. I L MESSRS. POYNTZ & CO., AND, yi STATE, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS. Rents Collected. Money advanced on Freehold Security. 7 WILLIAM ADAMS, Accountant and General Commission Agent. W. A. has started busines as above in the Cottage next Road Board Office, A sh burton. Tradesmens’ books kept, Accounts Rendered, Rents Collected, Letters Written, business or private, Contractors’ Partnership Accounts Adjusted. Charges Moderate. WILLIAM ADAMS, Next Road Board Office, 512 g Ashburton. W, R. BOYLE, Moore street, Ashburton, Accountant, land, estate, and GENERAL AGENT. Loans negotiated. Absentees represented. Agent for the Victorian- Insurance Com pany. Certificated Accountant in Bank ruptcy. 458 g Millers, &c. SAUNDERS BROS., MILLERS, Grain Merchants, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS. Offices — EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Mills— GREAT SOUTH ROAD. AGENTS FOR THE LONDON AND LANCASHIRE FIRE INSURANCE CO And THE WALLSEND COLLLIERY. Hit yfOFFAT begs to inform the , JaL inhabitants of Ashburton and surrounding districts that his NEW FLOUR MILL AT WAKANUI HAS COMMENCED WORK, And hopes, by strict attention to busi ness, and turning out a First-class article, to merit a share of public support. Special to Gristing, and Farmers from can have their Grist vetum. 31
Insurance. Liverpool and London and GLOBE INSURANCE COM PANY. Capital £2,000,000. Reserve Fund ... £1,300,000. Grain Insured whilst Growing, in Stook or Stacked. Every other description of Insurance at rates as low as any other office. LOCAL AGENTS. J. Stanley Bruce ... Ashburton. A. R. Markham ... Chertsey 484 g ATORTH BRITISH AND MERCAN iN TILE INSURANCE COMPANY. Established, a.d. 1809. Capital ... ... ... £2,000,000 Losses already indemnified... £5,000,000 Reserve ... ... ... £1,156,000 Ashburton Agents— -3820 POYNTZ & CO. THE LONDON & LANCASHIRE FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Capital —Fully Subscribed, £1,500,000. JpiRE INSURANCES of all kinds taken at lowest rates, special attention being given to Stack, Farm Building, and other Agricultural Risks. Applications by letter for insurance will be promptly attended to. The London and Lancashire being purely a Fire Company, the whole of its resources are available to meet Fire claims and this feature will at once commend itself to the public, for the resources of the Company can never be applied to the settlement of Life Claims or Marine Losses, but every penny of its Capital (the whole of which could be called up at any time), together with its reserves, are available for Losses by Fire, and offer a complete guarantee that all engagements will be fully carried out. Claims are met w r ith promptitude and liberality. Agents for Ashburton— SAUNDERS BROS. 6 / Building Materials. TOTARA ! TOTARA ! ! TOTAEA !! ! NOTICE. To members of County Councils, Road Boards, Contractors, and others. THE undersigned desires to notify that he is prepared to supply SAWN TOTARA (or Black Pine) for Bridges, Culverts Slabbing wells, or other purposes, of any dimensions, and in large or small quanti ties to suit customers. ALPHEUS HAYES, Timber Merchant, East street, Ashburton. N.B.—Building Timber, Firewood, Stakes, &c., now on sale at the yards, East street, near Railway station, at lowest current rates, or can be delivered at any station along the line direct from the mills.
Firewood by the truck-load at greatly reduced prices. 967 a* —413 g BRICKS. rjIHE UNDERSIGNED havir.g COM. PLETED ffieir KILN at Ashburton, are prepared to SUPPLY BRICKS, equal tc any made in the Colony, at any Station up or down. Samples to be seen at the Con pany's Offices, Ashburton, Rakaia, and V inslowj W. MONTGOMERY & CO [Limited] 32 Ashburton steam saw mills SASH AND DOOR MANUFACTORY. G. PARKIN, Proprietor, BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR. Moore Street, Every description of Timber and Budding Materials in Stock and supplied on most reasonable terms. Plans prepared and Estimates Given on the shortest notice. 26 Archery material.—bows from ss. each. Arrows from ss. doz. H M. JONES, Stationer, Baring Square.
Surveyor, Civil Engineers, &o. C E. FOOKS AND SON, £J[ CENSED a U RVEYORS AND LAND BROKERS Under the Land Transfer Act, Government Contract Surveyors, Triangle, Wakanui Road, near Post-office ASHBURTON, Hotels. BUTLER’S FAMILY HOTEL, ASHBURTON. J. P. BUTLER (Late of Araliura, West Coast) to inform his friends and the public generally that he has opened the above large and commodious hotel, which is situated at the CORNER OF CASS AND HAVELOCK STREETS, And is convenient to the Railway Station. Excellent accommodation for travellers, families, and boarders. All wines and spirits of '.he best brands. One of Alcock’s best billiard tables. 9G5a-417e THE WHEATSHEAF HOTEL, Wheatstone. Q H. WILLCOCKS, the Proprietor of the above fine Hotel can now offer Acom modation which cannot be surpassed in any house in Canterbury, and wishes to inform his friends and the public generally that everything in his power will bo done to make his patrons comfortable. The rooms are splendidly furnished and well ventilated. First-class Stabling and Paddocks in connection with the Hotel. Wines and Spirits of the Best Brands. G. H. WILLCOCKS, Proprietor, 138 Whcatsheaf Hotel. Boarding Houses. .-CENTRAL TEMPERANCE HOTEL, Baring Square (Near Town Hall). RE-OPENING of the above commo dious and centrally situated Pri vate and Commercial Hotel. T. BROADBELT, PROPRIETOR, Is prepared to give Superior Accommoda tion to Boarders and the Travelling Public on REASONABLE TERMS, Weekly Board and Lodging ... £1 Weekly Board ... ... ... 14s. MEALS AT ALL HOURS. Dinner on Saturday from 11.30. Beds (single), Is. fid. Private Room for Ladies. 153—024 a Business Notices. H. M. J ONES,
T. CHAMBERS, jgOOT AND SHOEMAKER, East Street, Ashburton. Boots and Shoes of all kinds Sewn or Pegged. Repairs Attended To. 48 TIN WALD STORE. JAMES E S C 0 T T, GENERAL STOREKEEPER, IRONMONGER, DRAPER, &c.. 3900 TINWALD AND SHOE SHOP, C. hNwkins. CH. begs to info\m the inhabitants of , Tinwald and \ urrounding districts that he has taken the Root and Shoe Shop adjoining Mr. S. Stephens’, saddler, and hopes by strict attention to business to obtain a share of public patronage. 382 g 937 a FINE Cream-Laid ENVELOPES, No. 6 ; extra secure shape, ONLY 9s. 6d. per 1000; Soo, ss.; 250, 35., NETT CASH. ALSO, — BANK NOTE AND LETTER PAPER WEEKS & DIXON, DIRECT IMPORTERS, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL STATIONERS, ASHBURTON “HERALD” OFFICE. T. A. GATES, ABINET MAKER, PICTURE FRAME MAKER, AND UNDERTAKER, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, ASHBURTON, 4 JUST ARRIVED. PAPER BAGS, PAPER BAGS. r(ONPECTIONERS, Fruiterers, 1 Grocers, Drapers, Seedsmen, &c., can be supplied with Paper Bags, all sizes, and Printed or Plain. WEEKS AND DIXON, General Printers, East street North. SCHOOL Requisites and Artist M ite rials. H. M. JONES, Static icr, Bari Srmare. » JpNVELOPES, NOTEPAPER, EN VELOPES, NOTEPAPER.—The cheapest ever offered in Ashburton, at the Herald Office, Wholesale Stationery Depot, Saunders’ Buildings.
Baring Square, LAW & COMMERCIAL STATIONER BOOK AND MUSIC SELLER. Toys, Fancy Goods, Violins, Strings, Concertinas, Ac. Magazines, English Papers, & Periodicals by each Mail. Bookbinding Executed with Despatch J. R. CHAPMAN, AINTER, GLAZIER, PAPER HANGER & SIGNWRITER, Importer of Paperhangings, White Lead, Glass, &c. The trade supplied at lowert Wholesale Prices, 17 TO THE FARMERS OF THE ASH BURTON AND SURROUNDING DISTRICTS. CALL AT 0 W ~|~) uckwobths High Street, Christchurch, And Buy your GROCERIES. Really Good Tea, 20s. per box, full size. Extra Superfine, 235. per box, full size. Extra Superfine, 90s. per half chest. Quality guaranteed. All other Good equally low. 466 JUST ARRIVED —English Papers and Magazines, Young Ladies’ Journal, Bow Bells, London Journal, Ac., &c. 15 H. M. JONES, Stationer, Baring Square.
MARBLE CHIMNEY PIECES— ALL PATTERNS AND DESIGNS. WASHING, WRINGING, MANGLING MACHINES-ALL SIZES IN STOCK. Business Notices. IRONMONGERY. IRONMONGERY. CHEAPEST HOUSE IN CHRISTCHURCH. F. CROSS & CO., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL IRONMONGERS, Coenee. of Colombo and Heeefoed Sxeeets, opposite Bank of New Zealand, CHRISTCHURCH, BEG to call the attention of their Customers and the public generally to their varied and well-assorted stock of every description of BUILDERS’ AND GENERAL IRONMONGERY, BRUSH WARE, Ac., Ac.; also, always on hand, a large stock of Oils, Paints, Paperh.mginga, Varnishes, &c, ; also, now landing, ex Elmiranda. from New York direct-*Two and Three-Pronged Hay Forks, .all lengths ; Two and Three-Bow Hay Rakes ; American Scythe Snathes, Lawn Mowers, and every description of Yankee Notions. FLY TRAPS! FLY TRAPS! FLY TRAPS! RANGES. RANGES. RANGES. CHEAPER THAN EVER. FiO(ROSS & CO. have now on hand one of the Largest , \J Stocks of Scotch and Leamington Ranges in the Colonies, and are now offering them at considerably reduced prices, and would call the attention of Architects, Builders, and the public generally to an inspection. RANGES—Watson and Gow’s “ Etna,” with cast-iron oven and boiler, 3ft wide—£s. Ditto as above, with oven and side boiler, and bright bands and mould, 3ft. Sin. wide— L 7 10s. Leamington Ranges, all sizes, from 2ft. 9in. to 6ft., and all prices from £4 each. REGISTER GRATES—Fine cast front with brick back—7d. per inch. Ground front and brick back—lOd. per inch. . Wright’s Patent Bivalve, with steel and ormolu bead, all sizes and patterns, from 60s. each. FURNISHING DEPARTMENT. Being overstocked in this Department we are determined to sell at a little over cost, and give our Customers the benefit of the in creased tariff, also to make room for shipments now landing, and to arrive, we invite recent arrivals and others to an inspection. We have also now landing ex Hurunui—OlL CLOTHS, all Widths ; CARPETS of every description ; HEARTH RUGS ; Hessians, striped for Cabinet makers; Scrim, Ac.. Ac. Also, to arrive per Hereford, Pleiades, and other vessels—-White Lead, Oils, Varnishes, and Colors of every description. All Goods delivered Free within One Mile of Post Office. Country orders carefully packed, and every attention given. 452 g FURNISHING GOODS OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS. CARPENTERS’ TOOLS AT REDUCED PRICES.
0 H N NDERSON, CANTERBURY FOUNDRY, CHRISTCHURCH, Sole Agent for the M'SHERRY GRAIN DRILLS, Will have on sale for next season a full assortment of these machines, varying from 10 to 17 hoes. Hoes, spring and peg, six to seven inches apart. Reapers and Binders by M'Cormick and Wood. Wire and extras for same. All kinds of plough fittings, shares, &c., kept on hand or cast at short notice. Fencing standards and wire, millstones, grindstones, flour dressing silk, leather and indiarubber belting and hose, reaper sections, machine oils, field gates, horse shoes and nails, rivets, bolts, nuts, plate and bar iron, steel, and every requisite for smiths’ work, all kinds of engine and boiler mountings, boiler and gas tubes, &c., Ac. Machinery of every description made on the most modern principles and design. Estimates and drawings furnished on application. Indents to Great Britain or America executed on favourable terms. Sole agent for Aveling and Porter, Rochester, England. 6 and 8-h.p. Trac tion Engines by them on sale. Sole agent for John Wallace and Co., of London and Dundee, manufactures of Rolled Joists, &c. Sizes, prices, and cata logues on application. 312 FARMERS ! FARMERS ! FARMERS R. McKERROW AND CO., RE Cash Purchasers of Wool, Grain, and all kinds of Farm Produce, and arc also prepared to make Liberal CASH ADVANCES on the above placed in their hands either for sale or shipment to the English or Colonial Markets. A Large Stock of Cornsacks, Wool packs, &c., for sale at lowest current prices. R. McKERROW & CO., GRAIN MERCHANTS, RAK ALA. GO SHBURTON gTORE. The Oldest Established Business in the County of Ashburton. D. WILLIAMSON AND CO., DRAPERS, GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, TEA, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS. The Best House in Town for MEN’S, BOYS’, AND YOUTHS’ READY-MADE CLOTHING. CELEBRATED ROOT AND SHOE DEPOT. 14 BROWN PAPER, strong, and large sheets, at sid. per lb. WEEKS AND DIXON, Stationers, East street North (near the Rail wry Station), Ash burton. CHRISTMAS Number Young Ladies’ Journal, London Journal, Family Herald, Family Reader, Boys’ Standard, &c. Just arrived. H. M. Jones, Sta tioner, Baring Square. OFFICE and Pocket Diaries for 1880 H. M. Jones, Stationer, Baring Square.
Bussines Notices. TO FARMERS. rpHE undersigned are CASH BUYERS Of Wheat and other Grain, or will make LIBERAL ADVANCES On shipments to London on grower’s account. DEEEING’S TWINE BINDER. NOTICE TO FARMERS. have this day APPOINTED MESSRS. FRIEDLANDER BROS. SOLE AGENTS for the DEERING TWINE BINDER for the county of Ashburton. MASON STRUTHERS & CO. Christchurch 10th. February, 1880. The Deering Twine Binder AWARDED GOLD MEDAL At Ashburton, six machines competing. THE DEERING TWINE BINDER took the SPECIAL PRIZE at the Oamaru trial etc. AYING been appointed sole agents for the above machines, we are now prepared to TAKE ORDERS for the coming season. As only a LIMITED NUMBER can be supplied, all who wish to make certain of securing those favorite machines for next season should order before the depar ture of next San Francisco Mail. FRIEDLANDER B R .°. S AGENTS FOR THE COLONIAL FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OP NEW ZEALAND SOLE AGENTS FOR THE CELEBRATED ALTHOUSE SELF • REGULATING WINDMILLS.
Business Notices. JUST ARRIVED, CHOICE ASSORTMENT OF OFFICE AND HOUSEHOLD STATIONERY PAPER BAGS, ACCOUNT BOOKS, DIARIES, &o. To Meet the Requirements of the County of Ashburton, WEEKS & DIXON Are now Importing, direct from the makers, Every description of Commercial, Law, and General Stationery, which they are in a position to supply, wholesale or retail, at prices that will compare favorably with any house in the Colony. The Goods now being opened up include a Choice Assortment of Plain and Fancy Note Papers and Envelopes, and some very superior kinds. 10 2 CASES STATIONERY BALES PAPER 10 2 Commercial and Law Stationery Notepapers in great variety Envelopes of the newest styles Inkstands and Bottles Pens and Penholders Pencils and Pencil Cases Account and Pocket Books, Etc. Biscuit Bags Flour Bags Milliners’ Bags, Wholesale and Retail. LIBERAL DISCOUNT FOR CASH. BOOKS (SCRAP, ALBUMS, &a, ~&c.) We have a small lot of the above, and being desirous of clearing out these articles, we shall be glad to dispose of them at VERY LOW RATES, so as to make room for incoming consignments of General Stationery, WEEKSfAND DIXON? Saunders’ Buildings, EAST STREET^ .ASHBURTON.
Business Notices. RAKAIA ANNOUNCEMENT. G. A. VINCENT, PRACTICAL PAINTER, GLAZIER, PAPERHANGER, &c., Near Bank New Zealand, RAKAIA, BEGS to announce that lie has com menced Business in Rakaia, and all orders entrusted to him will receive prompt attention. 294 MEDICAL HALL. Established 1874. J M (J AMBRIDGE ’ DRUGGIST, FAMILY AND DISPENSING CHEMIST, Has always in Stock— SPONGES—Honeycomb and Turkey Toilet TRUSSES—Common Circular, Cole’s, Sal mon and Ocly’s, Mocmain, &c. ELASTIC STOCKINGS Knee Caps, Wristlets, and Anklets ; Abdominal Belts in Silk and Thread. FEEDING BOTTLES—Mather’s, Maw’s, Dean’s, Stocker’s, Ayrton and Saun ders’, O’Connell’s. INFANTS’ FOODS—Liebig’s, Hard’s, Neave’s, Ridge’s, Nestle’s. COD LIVER OILS—De Jongh’s, Lang ton’s, Moller’s, Foxe’s, Southall Bros. PERFUMERY—Piesse and Lubin’s, Rim mel’s, Gosnell’s, Priedenbach’s, Low’s, The Crown Perfumery Company’s HORSE AND CATTLE MEDICINES. HOMCEOPATHIC MEDICINES—Leath and Ross’s, Turner’s, and Martin’s. TEETH CAREFULLY EXTRACTED. 2 BUTCHERS, BAKERS, GENERAL STOREKEEPERS, GRAIN AND SEED MERCHANTS, NORTON FARM, SEAFIELD. JONES AND CO., Norton Farm, Sea field, return thanks to their patrons for the hearty support accorded to them since Norton Farm was . opened as a Butchery, Bakery, and General Store, and solicit a continuance of past favors, assuring customers that their interest will always have first consideration at the hands of the advertisers. Jones and Co. beg to inform their friends and the public in the Seafield and neighboring districts, that their Bread Meat, and Store Carts travel the following routes on the days given below : Seafield to Kyle, and Acton—Wednes days. Seafield to Wakanui Homestead, Waka nui School, and Creek, back by Christie’s Road — Thursdays. Seafield to North Seafield, Charing Ci'oss, Dundas, Cambridge, returning by Pioneer Road— Fridays. In view of the Harvest, orders for at tendance of the Cart may be left at the Store, Norton Farm, Seafield ; Wakanui School, .with Mr. Ginney; with Mr. Lambie, at Kyle ; and with Mr Brown blacksmith, Clontarf. JONES AND CO., NORTON FARM, Seafield. Butchers, Bakers, General Store keepers, Grain and Seed Merchants. A G E~N T S FOR THE ASHBURTON HERALD AND GUARDIAN. 679 m W o EH INK BAG MARKIN m INK for Stencil Plates and Bag Marking, in quart bottles ready for use, on sale at the HERALD AND GUARDIAN OFFICE, NEAR RAILWAY STATION. RECEIPT and DELIVERY BOOKS for Threshing Machines, Grain, and Goods PRINTED on SHORTEST NOTICE. Samples can be seen at cur Office. WEEKS AND DIXON, Stationers, General Printers, &c. Conveyances. THE LONGBEACH COACH! EORGE WILLCOGKS respectfully acknowledges the liberal support which he has received during the short time his Coach has been running, and solicits a continuance of the same. The fares by Willcocks’ coach are exactly 3d. per mile ordinary fares, and lid. per mile for Saturday return. They are as under— Longbeach to Ashburton, ordinary 55., return Bs. Waterton to Ashburton, 3s. 6d. ordi nary, 6s. return. Ashton to Ashburton, 3s. ordinary,,ss. return. Wheatstone to Ashburton, 2s. 6d. ordinary, 4s, return. SINGLE FARE RETURN ON SATURDAYS. The coach leaves the Booking Office, Quill’s. Commercial Hotel, each day at i 3.15 ; Post Office, 3.30. 0 o ECOOKSON, Wills Street, runs the , MAIL COACH from Ashburton Railway Station to Green Street, Alford Forest, and Mount Somers, every Tuesday and Friday, returning Wednesday ana Saturday at 3 p.m. WASTE PAPER for Sale, 3d. perlb. at the Herald Office. Apply early. |
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STEAMERS LEAVE LYTTELTON AS UNDER. Foe Wellington— Penguin, This Day, Saturday, March 6. Foe Napier, Gisboene, Taueanga and Auckland— Penguin, This Day, Thursday, March 6. Passengers by 7.20 p.m. train. To be followed by Eingarooraa, on Thursday, March 11. Foe Poet Chalmees— Wanaka This Day, Saturday, March 6. Passengers by 2.40 p.m. train. To be followed by Eotorua, Tues day, March 9. Foe Melbourne, via Bluff Eotorua, Tuesday, March 9. To be followed by Arawata, March 16, calling at Hobart Town. Foe Picton, Nelson, Taranaki, and Manukau* — Wellington, Tuesday, March 9.
COMMERCIAL.
ASHBURTON RETAIL LIST.
Messrs. H. Matson and Co. report on the live stock market, &c. for the week ending Thursday, March 4th, 1880, as fol lows : For yesterday’s weekly sale at the Addington Yards 5031 sheep, 483 head of cattle, and 44 pigs were yarded. The supply of mutton and beef was com paratively small, and prices showed a firmer and advanced rate of 6d to 9d per hbad on fat sheep, with a ready sale, beef well maintaining last week’s quotations. Oh account of Messrs Haylock and Co., of Akaroa, we sold a line of 500 prime cross breds at Bs. 6d. to Bs. 9d. per head, ordinary lots at 7s. 6d. to 8s 3d. Fat merinos were well represented, about 800 being penned, and the bulk quitted at from 6s. to 7s. each. The lamb market constituted a small entry. Good lines brought up to 9s. 3d. each, scrubbers being unsaleable at from 4s. to ss. In store sheep there is little or no alter ation to report. Breeding ewes are ex tensively inquired after, very few being sent forward, and for the small lines of mixed uneven sheep that find their way into the market absurdly high prices are being asked. The quality of the beef to band was rather below the average, still most lots were quitted at from 18s. to 225. per lOOlbs. as per description. Store cattle are unchanged ; good even well conditioned lines moving ofi’ freely, eighteen months to two-year old cattle at from L 3 ss. to L 4 per head, two to three year-olds L 4 10s. to L 5 10s. per head. Springers and dairy cows are now ex tensively inquired after, selling freely on Wednesday at an advance of 10s. to LI per head over late ruling rates. The supply of pigs is still very short, and far below requirements, prices con sequently ruling excessively high. Messrs. Acland, Campbell and Co. re port on the live stock market for the week ending 4th March, as follows : At the Addington yesterday the supply of sheep was again short, only 5031 being yarded. However, the supply was quite equal to the demand. We can not quote any improvement in prices, best crossbreds fetching up to Bs. 9d., medium weights 6s. 9d. to 7s. 6d., merino wethers 6s. up to 75., but a good many of this class were turned out unsold. Several lines of fair store sheep came to hand, but buyers did not operate freely. Two-tooth crossbreds ia fair condition made 6s. 3d. ; four, six and eight tooth crossbred ewes, in low condition, made ss. ; merino ewes (bad mouths), 3s. 7d. ; lambs sold freely from 4s. 3d. up to 9s. 6d. Cattle —483 yarded. In fat cattle last week’s rates were not maintained, there being a drop of from 2s. 6d. to 3s. per lOOlbs. A good many store cattle in, for which there was a fair demand, and most lots were cleared at fully late rates. On Tuesday, the 2nd, we held our usual monthly sale atTinwald, whena good many cattle came to hand, but very few sheep. The attendance was small, as farmers are still too busy with harvest operations to attend sales. We managed to clear all lines, however, at tolerably satisfactory rates. CHRISTCHURCH CORN EXCHANGE. The following is the report of the Corn Exchange for the week ending Friday evening, the sth instant : The week that has gone by has not de veloped any new feature which calls for special remark. Business on the whole is quiet. The -weather still continues most favorable for harvesting and threshing operations. The great bulk of the grain is finding its way fo Lyttelton for shipment to England. Values remain unchanged. Wheat—Good milling samples are readily saleable at 45., f.o.b. For really very prime and large parcels a shade over that quotation might be obtained. Good chick wheat will command 3s. to 3s. 2d. Oats—Some large sales are reported at Is. 4d. per bushel. As mentioned in last week’s report, a considerable portion of the yield is being sent to London. This will doubtless have a beneficial effect on prices; at present, however, quotations remain as before, Is. 4d. to Is. 6d. per bushel. Barley—The quality of the grain now coming to hand is better than the samples shown at the beginning of the season. Prime malting samples are readily saleable at 3s. 6d, to 3s. Bd. per bushel; inferior qnality is not much sought after and is difficult of sale. The quality of the last mentioned varies so much that a large margin must be given in price, which will range from 2s. 4d. to 3s per bushel. Grass Seed—Grass seed is not attract ing much attention ; quotations as before, 2s. 6d. to 2s. 9d per bushel. Potatoes —Potatoes rre now beginning tp be enquired for, but no sales of im portance have as yet taken place. In the absence of transactions it is difficult to give a quotation. The opening prices will in all probability be between 255. and 30s. per ton. Cheese and Butter —4d. to sd. per lb for the former, and 7d. to Bd. per lb for the latter.
POST OFFICE NOTICES.
Mails close at the Chief Post Office, Christchurch, for the following places (subject to necessary alterations) as under:— Saturday, March 6. For Otago, per Wanaka. For Northern Ports, per Penguin. Tuesday, March 9. For Otago and Australian Colonies, per Rotorua. The next mail for the United Kingdqm via Brindisi, will be closed at Christ, church on March 11th, and will be due in London on April 29th. The next mail for the United Kingdom, via San Francisco, will be closed at Christ church on March 27th, and will be due in London on May 11th. Notice. —A Post Office has been opened at Winchmore, on the Rakaia-Methven Railway line.
MARRIAGE.
Peache —Ford. —On March 2nd, 18 80. at St. Peter’s Church, Riccarton, Can terbury, by the Rev. J. Chaffers Welsh, assisted by the Rev. Chas. Turrell, Alfred Edward Peache, Esq., Mount Somers, Asb burton, second son of the Rev. Alfred Peache, of Harrogate, Eng land, to Ida Frances, eldest daughter,o. John Tucker Ford, Esq., of Riccarton, Canterbury, New Zealand. ’
The Ashburton Guardian. COUNTY AGRICULTURAL & SPORTING RECORDER SATURDAY, MARCH 6, 1880.
Engineers’ reports, as a rule, are a class of literature which does not gain much favor witn the general run of news paper readers, containing, as they usually do, an appalling array of figures. Mr. Win. Baxter, the County Engineer, is an exception, and we have previously alluded to his reports as models in their way. The one presented by him to the County Council this week was no exception to his former efforts, as it contained an enormous amount of information of a very interest ing nature, written in a concise and simple style, worded in such a manner that its intention cannot be mistaken by the merest tyro in public works. Mr. Baxter’s March report refers particularly to a general system of drainage for the County, and includes in his scheme all the important works of that nature required in the various districts in the County, and ■which are estimated to cost £15,730, of which £4,500 is placed down as the estimated cost of improving the bed of the Hinds River. This being a work of a different nature, and likely to be specially legislated upon, may be set aside for the present, and there then remains £11,230 to expend in drainage. The Treasurer reported having some £IO,OOO available for such works, and it was contemplated that there would probably be some smaller works still to undertake not yet inspected by the Engineer, which would absorb a portion of the balance yet re maining, and it was further decided that a statement of all moneys expended in the various ridings should be supplied in a tabulated form, to show how much each riding has as yet had expended in bridges, drainage, &c., so as to spend the balance equitably. We may therefore expect, at an early date, to hear of all these much needed works being put in hand, and thus place farmers liable to damage by flood ■water in a safe position. Indeed, some of the works mentioned in the schedule are already in hand. The only important work in the Wakanui road district—the drainage of the country on the north side of Wakanui creek near the now approaching completion, and a couple of very necessary works in the Longbeacb district were let at the late meeting, which will relieve a large number of holdings from the periodical deluges which destroy the crops and fences of the farmers. The report also deals with a matter par taking more of a legislative character for the Council to deal with than forming part of the Engineer’s duties, which, we take it, are purely of an executive nature. His opinion is that the variousßoad Boards ought to contribute towards the cost of the drainage works, and he asks the Council to fix the proportion of their pay ments. Here we must differ from the re port; and we think the majority of the Council is of our opinion. The works are of such a nature, some of them being in two or more districts, that they must necessarily be under the supervision and control of a central body such as tbe Council, and the Council having as sumed to itself the major portion of the Road Boards’ functions, in under taking such works ought to be liable for the whole cost.
For our own part we would far rather have seen the largo sums spent by the Council in bridges devoted to works of the nature now proposed to be undertaken. Those bridges are built across streams where tolerable, if not first-class, fords exist; they are timber structures, which in six years’ time will require re-decking, and other expensive repairs ; they are not re-productive, and, more than all they could have been very well done with out. Another reason, and a very strong one, against the expenditure on these bridges is the fact that a large proportion of their cost is not expended in the County, the whole of the timber and iron work, which constitutes by far the largest portion of the contract price, being spent in payments to Australian timber mer chants, and Christchurch iron merchants. With works such as drainage the whole cost is in the direction of employing labor, and as there is a general feeling that the “ unemployed ” will be in strong force in the coming winter, we cannot but endorse the County Councils’ decision to carry out works which will absorb as much as pos sible of that labor.
In the report, the improvement of the Hinds river is spoken of as a work which will require Govern ment support. That, we imagine^can only be obtained by the institution of a Board of Conservators, by whom those requiring work of this nature to be done can have it executed by paying a special rate for the purpose, and then obtaming an equal amount from the Gorex-nmeut in the shape of a subsidy. The work contemplated on tho banks of this river is of a peculiar nature, from the fact that the river bed is some seven feet higher than the adjoining land, which is principally swamp ; con sequently heavy embankments will have to be thrown up on each side of the river to confine it within decent limits. As it is at present, the river-bed is dry for some nine months in the year ; and perhaps one day in the year, when an “old man” flood comes down, the river Hinds assumes a width of three or four miles, covering paddocks, crops, fences, cattle, and sheep. But all this extent of land, fronting on this river for some ten miles, is in the hands of three occupiers, and it is pro perty of a kind that will require a large expenditure on the part of the owners before it will become reproductive ; and until it is drained to such an extent that the plough can be put into it, there is very little use in trying to cut it up into small farms, for the purpose of settling families on. The only possible method of utilising such properties is by the method now in vogue—thorough, but expensive drainage, followed by sheep and cattle grazing, as rapidly as the ground is rendered sufficiently film to carry them. Enormous sums have been laid out by the owners of these properties in draining the swamps, sums in comparison to which this £4500 is a mere flea bite, besides which, moro than that sum has been expended in the same sort of work to drain the roads near the Hinds, and we do not think that now all the arterial work is completed, the Council should object to finish tho work which is so .nearly done. The country to be benefitted by the Hinds being kept in a defined channel is most important, from the fact that the proprietors intend shortly to cut the whole block up into small farms ; and thfre is a sufficient area to cany fully a hundred small farmers and their families on one of the richest blocks of land in the world. But it would be a cruel thing to endeavor to induce such settlers to purchase ahome stcad, whilst there is the slightest chance of loss of life and property by the over flow of that most eccentric mountain tor rent. Such a work would have been of ten times more real value to tho country at large than ten bridges over the Ashbur ton river.
More Libel. —We are informed that a criminal information for libel has been laid hy the pioneer lawyer of Ashburton against the pioneer journalist. The merits of the case are to be heard at the usual sitting of the R.M. Court on Friday next. Montague Mosley. —A telegram an nounces that the “scarifier” of Pastor Chiniquy, Montague Mosley, has been re manded from Timaru to Christchurch on a charge of obtaining 3s. under false pre tences from a tailor. New Business. —Messrs. Everett Bros, open to-day in Mr. J. E. Bucbannan’s old auction rooms, with a stock of soft goods. The appearance of their windows last night was very attractive, and what between their show of finery and Mr. Alfred Harrison’s eloquence next door, there ought to be a big crowd in Havelock street to-morrow afternoon. Important to Gas Consumers. —Mr. J. Dolman of this town lias, for atv experi ment, fitted up one Horne’s patent gas re gulators to the gas meter at Quill’s Hotel. The patentee claims that his invention saves from 25 to 30 per cent, of gas. The regulator at present shows a small saving, having been used for a fortnight, but we refrain from stating any particulars until the month is up, when when are promised full particulars as to its capabilities. The Timaru Boxing Day Riots.—Six of the Timaru rioters were convicted be fore Judge Ward this week at Timaru, but sentence was deferred by the Judge in response to an application by Mr. Stout, counsel for tho prisoners, who contended that the Judge bad admitted evidence irrelevant to the case, and calculated to prejudice tho case against the prisoners, inasmuch as his Honor had asked whether at any previous time religious processions had marched through Timaru, and had been replied to by a witness that Father Henncbory’s procession had marched with green colors, and had been unmolested. There were other points on which Mr. Stout founded his application, which was for a new trial, and the Judge decided to submit them to the Supreme Court, mean while to admit the prisoners to hail in L2OO each, with two sureties for each pri soner of LIOO each. Special Rate. —ln another column a notification will ho found declaring the County Council’s intention to levy a special rate in the Forks district, for pay ment of the protective works latety erected there. Promotion. —We hear that Mr. S. G. Maddison, master of the Old Men’s Home, Ashburton, is to be removed at the end of the present month to the Orphan Asylumn at Burnham. Short op Trucks Already. —Although the grain season can as yet hardly be said to have commenced there is already a scarcity of trucks. On Friday evening there was not a single waggon at the Ashburton station, and a dozen loaded drays were in attendance to discharge their freight, which had to be taken into store. At Chertsey 26 loaded drays were at the station at an early hour in the morning, but not a truck was to be had, and the goods shed is piled to the rafters and the grain is being stacked outside. What the upshot will he in a month, when carting is in full swing, is more than we can undertake to say, probably a scarcity of tarpaulins. Flower Show. —The Horticultural Show takes place in the Town Hall to day. Although most of our floricul turists have not had time to got up any very extensive gardens here yet, wo un derstand the show will not bo a despicable one by any means. A Missing Harmonium. —ln a feud be tween two sections of the temperance advocates at Onehunga, who had privately purchased a harmonium, some person or persons unknown entered the Masonic Hall at night and removed the harmonium, and the charter of the Hope of Manukau Lodge. The charter has since been re covered, but not the harmonium. The Lodge hopes to obtain a clue to its where abouts.
Electors’ Registrars. —The registrars under the new Registration of Electors’ Act have been gazetted. The Mount Somers Railway.— A party of Government surveyors have arrived in town for the purpose of completing the surveys for the extension of the Mount Somers railway line, and they commence operations to-day. Oxide of Manganese has been dis covered in the hills near Ashburton, and a sample was brought into town and tested. The mineral is valued at LlO per ton in England, and a very large quantity could be obtained. The place where it is dis covered is easily accessible, we hear, but the discoverer does not care to reveal its locality yet awhile. Gold. —Those interested in gold mining will read the following telegram from Grahamstown with interest :—The New Whau Company expect to come upon the Golden Sun lead, which gave the Alburnia Company such a good dividend, in 12ft. more sinking. They will break down a reef in the winze about the middle of next week. Shares are going up to 275. 6d., firm (buyers), in consequence of the excellent indications. The Mormons and the Ladies. —The Mormon agitation in Auckland seems to havo given discontented wives an idea of escaping from their unhappy existence, and applications to Court for separation orders are on the increase. Probably tho result will be an exodus of married women from Auckland for Utah, where they will find they have leapt from the fryingpan into the tiro. Unclaimed Letters. —The following is a list of letters from places beyond the colony received at the Ashburton Post Office during the month of January and remaining unclaimed on Ist March, 1870 : —G. Appleton, Henry Marlartic, H. S. Ball, James Payne, David Crawford, Walter Staff (2), W.’ Hayward, Walter Williamson, James M'Avoy—care of John Small, —W. Jones (2), A. O. Weston. Ashburton High School Board. —A meeting of the High School Board was held at the County Council offices at 1 p.m. on Thursday. Present —Dr. Trevor (Chairman), Messrs. Saunders, Wright, Walker, and Grigg. The Board decided to apply to the Wakanui Road Board for the payment of Ll 4 for shingle taken out of the reserve on Jones’ road, one-third of that amount to bo re-payable to Mr. Carter for compensation for surface dam age. Dr. Trevor and Mr. Walker were appointed a committee to arrange for lend ing the Board’s funds at tho rate of 8 per cent., and it was decided to plant the re serve on two sides, a width of half a chain, and to let it by auction for five years.
TELEGRAPHIC.
BRITISH AND FOREIGN. (Reuter's.) London, March 2. With reference to the statements made last month that Persia proposed to occupy the Province of Sistan, it now transpires that Persia has abandoned her intended expedition into the Province. It is further partially confirmed that the British Government will not permit Persia to oc cupy Herat. Two very valuable pure bred bulls have been purchased at Oxford by Mr. M'Cul loch, for shipment to Australia. At the wool sale to-day 8,400 bales were offered, making a total of 1,25,000 bales catalogued since the opening. The market to-day was firm, and there was an active demand for all discriptions. Prices have further advanced id. to Id. all round. Three per cant, consols on change at 97-| ; 5 per cent. Now Zealand loan, 102 ; 4i New Zealand lean, %i. "Adelaide wheat has declined one shil ling, and is now quoted at 59 per 4961b5. ex warehouse. London, March 3, The 5 per cent. New Zealand loan is quoted at 102 ex dividend ; the 4| per cent. New Zealand loan at 9(5i ex dividend. Adelaide wheat is quiet at 595. per 4901b5. ex warohor.se. The tallow market is steady at last quotations. The total stock in London on the Ist instant was 17,600 casks. At the wool sales to-day, 8,700 bales were offered, making a total of 134,300 offered since the opening. To-day’s auction was firm, and bidding animated. Grissell, who was committed for breach of privilege of the House of Commons last year, has been re-arrested on the same charge. Constantinople, March. 2. The recent attempt on the lives of the Russian officials connected with the Em bassy at Stamboul, is proved to have been without political significance, Constantinople, March 3. Commeroff, one of the attaches to the Russian Embassy, recently wounded at Stamboul by the shot of an assassin, has died of the injuries he received. St. Petersburg, March. 2. There have been great festivities in this city to-day in honor of the anniversary of the accession of the Czar. Groat enthu siasm was displayed by the people, and the Czar has received a letter from the Emperor of Germany, containing con gratulations and expressions of lifelong friendship. St. Petersburg, March 3. General Melikoff has been compelled to fire on the Nihilists, but the shots did not take effect. One Nihilist has been arrested. AUSTRALIAN. (Reuter’s 7etegrams.) Melbourne, March 3. There have been 190 Cantatas received in competition for the prize offered for a cantata to be performed at the opening of the Exhibition. Mr. Service is busily engaged forming a new administration, the personnel of which will bo known to-morrow. The fol lowing have been named as being likely to form part of the new Ministry : —Messrs. Murray Smith, Cooper, Bent, Kerford and Sir O. G. Duffy. Sir C. M'Mahon is spoken of as likely to be appointed to the Speakership. Darriwell and Caspian are firm favorites for the Cup. The shipments of wheat which have ar rived have been sold at an advanced price. Campbell, a notorious aboriginal des perado, has shot a black tracker in the arm. The barque Gazelle has brought to Bris bane eighteen of the crew of the ship Meta, which has been wrecked on the Solomon Group. She also brings a family named Treleaven, who were on board at the time the vessel was wrecked. Melbourne, March 4. The new Ministry has been formed as follows ;—Mr. Service, Premier and Trea surer ; Mr. Ramsay, Colonial Secretary and Minister for Education; Mr. Kerford, Attorney-General ; Mr. Madden, Minister of Justice ; Mr. Gillies, Minister for Rail ways ; Mr. Duffy, Minister of Lands ; Mr. R. Clark, Minister for Mines ; Mr. Bent, Minister for Public Works ; Mr. Cuthbert, Postmaster-General and_ Com missioner of Customs ; Mr. Francis and Mr. Anderson without office. The House will again meet on May 11. Sailed—Albion, for New Zealand. Sydney, March 4. The Legislative Assembly last night refused to vote a salary for an assistant to the Private Secretary of the Governor, or an increase to the salary and forage allowance of his Aide-cle-Oamp. Strong exception was taken to a statement by Sir Hemy Parkes, Premier, that the increases have been submitted in compliance with a minute from the Governor,
INTERPROVINCIAL.
Auckland, March 5. The captain of an American whale ship at Russell, Bay of Islands, is in a lino fix. Two parties claim the American Consular agency, and both parties produce cre dentials. A Ministerial communication has been received by the Education Board warning them not to anticipate in future Govern ment grants. The Education Board refused to sanc tion the establishment of a cadet corps in connection with the Thames public schools. At the election of three members of the District Board of Education, Dr. Campbell, and Messrs. L ike and Prince were elected. Mr. David Goldie was defeated. 120 School Committees voted. There are to be great festivities on Thursday at Stanley, Waitemata, on Mr. J. C. Firth’s estate, to celebrate the opening of the Upper Thames river navi gation. Two members of the Ministry are expected to be present, also the members for the Thames, Waikato, and Auckland, and the Thames Mayor, as well as a number of Maori chiefs. A large number of applications are being made for separation orders by married women. Some singular facts have come to light in connection with the recent Mormon scandal. Mrs. Rucky, the wife of a fish hawker, who tried to bolt with Elder Pearce by the mail steamer, says she -was very unhappy at home, owing to the harshness of her husband. She appealed to Pearce for advice at several prayer meetings held by the Mormons, who recommended her to pray for guidance. She alleges she saw the Virgin in the night, and an angel told her to go to Utah. Mrs. Jackson, Christchurch, a widow and three children, accompanied Elder Pcarcc to Salt Lake. Mr. Whitaker’s secretary, in reply to a communication irom the Cambridge Farmers' Club, said the weight of profes sional testimony went against the exist ence of pleuro-pneumonia in Auckland. Mr. Kinloch, V.S., commenting on the letter emphatically reiterates that the dis ease does exist. Grahamstown, March 5. The case of Driscoll versus the Norwich Union Insurance Company, claiming LSO, part of amount of insurance money, was concluded, after two days’ sitting. Judgment, -was given for plaintiff. Considerable interest was taken in the case, and the evidence conflict ing, the agent of the company swearing positively that he had not received the renewal premium. Three witnesses swore as positively to the contrary. The address of counsel occupied nearly four hours. Other cases are likely to result from this one. Scarlet fever is spreading. There has been a stormy meeting of the County Council, members accusing each other of malpractices in the sale of the balance of the iron imported by Go vernment for the large water race sold by the County. Napier, March 3. Mary Strafford, a little girl six years of ago, daughter of an employd of the railway, died on Tuesday evening from lockjaw, caused by a cut in the hand, the result of a fall. The wound was but slight and no serious consequences were anticipated at the time of the accident. Waitara, March 5. The Native Commission commenced sit ting this morning. Between sixty and seventy natives were present, amongst them were several of influence, including the brother of the celebrated William King, Mrs. Simoon, and an intelligent looking half-caste has also attended to give evidence. Many natives in this district are staunch believers in Te Wliiti, and contribute very liberally towards his sup port, and are providing food &c., for his monthly meeting at Parihaka. Some na tives present are anxious to have their titles to land investigated individually,'but others also interested in the same land, and who reside at Parihaka object to it. The Commission will probably take all evidence to be given here by to-morrow afternoon, and hold one or two sittings at Werihi, some few miles from Waitara. The Maoris were loud and cordial in their greeting to Sir W. Fox when he arrived. Wellington, March 5. The man who was killed by a fall of gravel at Featherston was John Wood field, aged 37. Mr. Dick, M.H.R., the recently ap pointed Colonial Secretary, arrived to-day, and was sworn in. The N.Z. Loan and Mercantile Agency report, under date London, 2nd Maich— Wool sales progress firmly. They com prise about 187,000 bales. The list is now closed. 20,000 bales have been sent to the manufacturing districts. Direct sales will close on the 12th. Up to date 121.000 bales have been sold ; the princi pal advances have been in crossbred, superior greasy, superior combing, washed, and scoured. Competition by both Homo and foreign buyers is active. The next sales will commence on 29th prox., 350.000 bales being admissable. Tallow market is quiet, best mutton being worth L 37, and best beef L 35 10s. per ton. Foreign arrivals are light. Wheat —Ade- laide is worth GOs., and New Zealand 575. per 4961b5. The leather market is flat. A report has j ust reached town that one man has been killed and another seriously injured by a fall of gravel in a ballast pit at Featherston. Typhoid fever is prevalent in some parts of the city. The flower show was a great success. The deputation appointed at the recent public meeting interviewed Government on the necessity of pushing on the Wel lington-Foxton railway. The answer was that the matter will be considered by the Railway Commission. Kumara, March 5. An important case was decided by the Bench tr-daja L. Seebeck was summoned for having a public billiard room open, contrary to the bye-laws of the Borough, without alicense, according to the Municipal Corporations Act. Mr. Warner, as coun sel for defendant, contended that billiard rooms were never contemplated to come under the clause referred to, but the Bench hold that although not specially de fined, billiard rooms were public places of amusement. The case was, however, dis missed through the inefficiency of the evidence to prove the chaage. This case was tried as a test case. Timaru, March 5. Mr. Mosley, the anti-Chiuiquy lecturer, was remanded to Christchurch on a charge of obtaining 3s. from a tailor by false pre tences. At the District Court, Frederick Arthur Sims, formerly a wholesale merchant, was sentenced to three months’ imprisonment for larceny. The prisoner had sold goods out of bond which lie previously conveyed to the National Bank, and, acting on the advice of his friends, refused to hand the proceeds over to the Bank manager. He received an excellent character from a number of merchants, including the Mayor of Timaru, some of whom had known him thirteen years. William Tait, for indecent assault, received a sentence of twelve mouths and one flogging in gaol. William Halford, for assaulting his wife, was sentenced to two months, and Duncan Cruickshank, for fraudulent insolvency, to nine months. Frank Poff, charged with fraudulent insolvency, was acquitted. Dunedin, March 5. Arrived—Wellington, from the North. Sailed Penguin, for the North ; Te Anau, for Melbourne. The Dunedin Presbytery has appointed a thanksgiving day for the bountiful harvest. Chiniquy challenges the Roman Catho lic Bishop of Dunedin to show that the persecution laws of the Church of Rome have ever been repealed, and that he (the
Bishop) is not pledged by a solemn oath to exterpate all Protestants as soon as ho has the power to do so. William Mitchell, aged 14, was drowned in the Taieri near the ferry while bathing. A younger lad wtio was with him got frightened and ran away for assistance. At the City Police Court, two boys, aged 13 and 14, were sent to the Indus trial School for two years, for petty larceny. Two other boys, charged with escaping from the school, were remanded as the master was absent from town.
THE NELSON PRIZE FIRING.
(By Telegraph. ) Rifle-camp, Beigiitwater, March 4. The eleventh match is just completed. The remaining scores arc—Dal/.icl, 7i ; Webster, Lieut. Macintosh, and King— each 08 ; Rogers and Purnell—each 67 ; Richardson, G. Price, Norris, M'Koo, and M'Kenzie (Blenheim)—each 06; Lieut. Adams, Milne, and Thornburn — each 65 ; Christie, Monk, E. Smith, Lieut. Ballinger, Stagg, Soppor, Menzios, and Mair—each 64 ; Kening, Skinner, R. Bannister, and Appleby—each G 3 ; A. Ballinger, Gumming, and Harkness—each G2 ; Ross, Winton, Fenton, Badger, Sergt. Doigc, and Griffiths —each GI ; Beach, Hutton, Des Farges—each 60; Marshall, Downie, W. Adams—each 59 ; Coventry, Wcmyss, and Dudy —each 58 ; Haines, Kitching, Pink, A. Sutton, Gilchrist, and Peach—s 7; Hutch inson, Lewer, and Martin— each 50; Sergt. Ballinger, 54 ; Taylor, 53 ; Stafford and Fox each 52 ; Capt. Thompson, 51 ; Rutherford, 51. March 5. Ninth Match-Open ; 300, 400, and 500 yds.; seven shots at each distance. Prizes : Ist, LlO ; 2nd, L 9 ; 3rd, L 8; 4th, LG ; sth, L 5 ; Gth, L 3 ; eight at L2, and thirteen at LI. The prize winners in No. 9 match are : —A. Thomas (Thames), 75 ; Lieut. Payn ter (Nelson) 73 ; Serg. Purnell (Wanga nui), 73 ; Crossman (Nelson), 73 ; Lieut. Roger (Blenheim), 72; Turner (Blenheim), 72; Harding (Oamaru), 72 ; Gunner McKenzie (Wellington), 72 ; Achcson (Riverton) 71 ; Fenton (Thames), 71 ; Lieut. Skinner (Auckland), 70 ; Woolley (Auckland), 70; Richardson (Dunedin), 70 ; Appleby (Christchurch), 70; Best (Nelson), 70 ; Lieut. Somerville (Wanga nui), 69 ; Griffiths (Blenheim), 09 ; Sergt. Hill (Christchurch), 69 ; Fair (Auckland), 09 ; R. Hooker (Taranaki), 09 ; 0. France (Wellington), 09 ; Sergt. Ross, 09 ; Lieut. Adams (Nelson), 09; Griffiths (Blenheim), 08 ; Hood (Blenheim), G 8 ; Sergt. King (Oamavn), OS ; S. Hooker (Taranaki), OS ; Okey (Taranaki), 09. The remaining scores arc.—Lieut. Fer ret and Wear—each 68 ; W. Ballinger, Smith, Beach, Capt Wilson, J. Moore (Nelson), Webster, G. Millar, J. Haslett —each 67 ; Cloustou, Gell, Fox, Arm strong, Rowlings, G. Price, Wemyss— each—GO ; Kerr, Buckley, A. Ballinger, Hay, Coventry, Marshal, M'Grcdie, Tay lor, Bannister, Menzies, Capt. Ellis— each—os ; Christie. Jameson, Ponk, Mor rison. Hutchinson, Lieut. Strange, Cur rie, M. J. Moore, Coleman, W. Adams —each 04; Mair, J. Hunter, Dalziel, Maddock, Mouschcr—each 33 ; Hale, Edy, J. B. Hunter—each 02 ; Gordon, Milne, Haycock, Kenny, Bradley, C. Bird, Ballinger, Gilchrist —each 01 ; Henderson, T. Wimsett, F. France, Bad ger, M‘Kee—each 60 ; Black, Stone, Clarke, M‘Rae, Crowe, Sinclair, Cochrane —each 59 ; J. Doidge, Harkness, Thurs ton, F. Sutton, Barriball—each 58 ; H. Dixon, Morris, Holmes, W. Thomson, Laird—each 57 ; W. Batt, 5G ; Keller and Hutchinson —each 55; Jessop and Lyon —each 53 ; H. Hall and H. Rose—each 52 ; Winton and T. Smith—each 51 ; H. Sutton and Strachan—each 48 : Neale, 47 ; M. Stratford, 39. The Championship match will be com pleted to-morrow afternoon. 8 p.m. The first three ranges in Match eight (last for the carbine belt) are completed, but the GOO range will be fired to-morrow afternoon. The highest aggregate now are—A. Thomas (Thames), 250 ; T. Wimsett (Nelson), 245 ; Burr (Welling ton), 245 ; W. Parslow (Thames), 243 ; Gordon (Thames), 241 ; Somerville (Wan ganui), 240. The totals of the three ranges of No. 8 match are A. Thomas andT Wimsett— each 74; Lieut. Gordon, 72 ; Lieut. Bennett, and Somerville—each 71; Jami son, Bairiball, and Henderson—each 70 ; Parslow and C. Bird—each C 9 ; J. Moore, Rowlings, Dixon, J. Thomas, and Fathers —each C 8 ; Keller, Burr, Armstrong, and Woolley—each 07; Froarson, Clouston, Lieut. Johnston, Monson, Laird, C. France, and Shone—each 06 ; Bennett, Coleman, Sergt. Ross, Lieut. Hunter, and Aickcu —each Go ; W. Rose, D. Thurston, H. Rose, M'Lean, Moridge, and Sinclair—each 64 ; D. Hood, Smith, and Munse each G 3 ; Clark, Sergt. Thomson, and Howie—each G2 ; Fox, Lees, Lieut. Strange, Morrison, and Sergt. Hill—each 61 ; P. Smith, 59 ; Holmes, 58 ; Lieut. Black, M'Crcdie, and J. Moore—each 57; Robinson and J. Thurston —each 50 ; Sergt. Scott and Turner each 55 ; H. Wimsett, 53 ; Currie, 44. The tenth match was completed this evening. The winners are—Foller, 43 ; Frouic, 41 ; Hunter, 41 ; M'Rae, 40 ; Ellis, 40. The other scores are—Strachan, 40 ; F. R. Jones and Jessop—each 39 ; Prince and Harding—each 36 ; Carkeok, 31 ; Haycock, 2G ; Hutchinson, 20. The four highest scorers for the Cham pion Rifle Belt are—Okey, Taranaki, 253 ; Purnell, Wanganui, 259 ; Rogers, Blen heim, 240; Webster, Dnndin, 245. The remaining seven shots to decide the cham pionship will be tired to-morrow.
RESIDENT MAGISTRATE’S COURT.
• ASHBURTON— Friday, March 5. (Before Mr. F. Guinness, R.M.) NEGLECTED CHILDREN. Three children named Dudley, aged 9, 6, and 4, were charged with being “neglected children.” Constable Beaumont deponed that the father, R. Dudley, had been drinking heavily for some weeks, and the children were in the habit of spending their time running about the streets. He had visited the house, and it was in a filthy condition. Complaints bad been made by the neighbors. The children were very dirty and ragged. John Candish, boardinghouse keeper— Lived next door. He believed the child ren were well fed, but Dudley when drunk used very bad language. When he was sober he was a good father, but lately he had been drinking very heavily. Dudley denied using bad language when drunk. F. Nelson, sworn—l know the children, and have hoard the father using had lan guage to them. When he is drinking they run about the streets without anyone to look after them. R. Dudley, sworn—l am a well-sinker Have been out looking for work lately. I get in a woman to wash once a week. The magistrate said that he could order the children to be sent to the reformatory, and he asked Dudley what he could pay to support them. Dudley said he could pay nothing. He had brought the smallest up from eight months old. The magistrate said he could not say they looked like starved children. He did not like to take them from the father, but he would dismiss the case, and request the police to report on it again in a fortnight. civil cases. C. Braddell v. H. B. Johnstone. —Claim L 8 16s. 2d. Amount paid into court. Costs allowed, H 3a.
Poyntz v. Prosper.—Claim LG 16s. 2d S. E. Poyntz deposed to the’amount being due. The defendant, who was very deaf, after a deal of shouting to make him hear, explained that the claim was for stakes delivered, and the dispute between the parties was ns to whether the stakes were delivered inside or outside the bush, the value being 9s. per 100 in the bush, or 11s. outside. Defendant swore to the delivery outside the bush. Judgment for L 5 14s. 2d., and costs Li lls. a cow CASE. Little v. Dully.—Claim L2O, for breach of warranty in purchase of two cows. Mr. Branson for plaintiff, Mr. O’Reilly for defendant. Robert Little, sworn—l purchased two cows from defendant for Ll 3. The re ceipt produced was signed by Duffy, who delivered them. They were sold as being in calf. I have had them ever since. One of them lias not calved. I saw the cows in Duffy’s paddock on January Bth, and thought they were both springing. I agreed to give him Ll 3 when they were delivered at my house at the Hinds. They were brought to mo on the 10th. I have had to hand feed the cow, which has not calved. The cost has been about L 4 4s. The other cow gives about four gal lons per cloy. I don’t think the cow would fetch more than L 3 now. By Mr. O’Reilly.—My attention was n< t drawn to the cow being in milk by Hickey. I told him to tell Duffy I wanted to see him, I can swear the cow was not in calf when delivered to me. For the defence, William Crow, farmer, Coldstream, deponed to seeing the cows three days previous to Little buying them. They were both in calf, and ought to have calved about a week afterwards. By Mr. Branson—The cows were in a tussock paddock which had flax in one corner. Cows will sometimes plant tluir calves in flax. I have a calf in my pad dock which don’t belong to me. It came out of the paddock in which the cows were throe days after the cows were sent away, and it was about three or four days old. I did not tell or send word to Little till Feb. Stb. John Hickey, laborey, deponed to Little haying told him to tell Duffy to come and take the cow away, as ho thought she had calved. I don’t know much about cows myself. Rosanna Paget deponed to having seen the cow in question out of Little’s paddock, and being chased about. P. Duffy, the defendant, also gave evi dence. Counsel having addressed the Bench, his Worship said that from the evidence it was plain to him that the cow had calved previous to the sale, and although she may have been sold in ignorance of the fact, he would give damages for the difference in the present value of the cow, L 3 ; for the extra feed of the cow for eight weeks, L 4 4s. ; loss of milk, Ls—total damages Ll2 45., and costs L2 Bs.
LONGBEACH ROAD DISTRICT.
The usual monthly meeting of this Board was held on Monday, the Ist March Present—Messrs. Grigg (Chair man), Chapman, and Clark. CORRESPONDENCE. A letter was received from Mr. E. G. Wright, apologising for his absence, and suggesting certain steps to be taken with regard to having the district legally divided into wards. WARD SYSTEM. As two of the members were absent, it was decided by those present that a special meeting of the Board should beheld that day fortnight, at 3 o’clock p.m., to fix the boundaries of the future wards, this being a necessary part of the petition to the Governor to have them gazetted. PRIVATE CREEK. Mr. Win. Stoddart wrote asking the Board to clear out a creek situated on his land. It was decided that as this creek was on private property, and the overflowing of it did not injure any road, the Board hid nothing whatever to do witli it, and that the Olork reply to Mr. Stoddart to that effect. COMPENSATION. Mr. .John McQuilkin claimed five pounds as compensation for damage done to his crop by the entry of the Board on his land for the purpose of taking gravel. The Surveyor said that after a gravel pit had been opened, it was found that there was too much Water to allow of its being worked. The ground was therefore care fully re-levclletl,.and allithe damage done was the destruction of a quarter of an acre of oats. The Board decided to offer Mr. McQuilkin one pound as compensation. ford’s road. The Surveyor reported that no tender had been received for claying Ford’s road. He was instructed to advertise .again. Tenders to be opened at the special meet ing. RATES. As L 771 odd of road rates were reported as still outstanding, the collector was strictly enjoined to continue taking out summonses against all defaulters forth with. PAY-SHEET. Accounts amounting to LlB2 10s. lOd. were passed for payment and the meeting adjourned.
WAKANUI ROAD BOARD.
<£, The usual monthly meeting of the Waka nui Road Board was held on Thursday. Present—Messrs. Fricdlander (Chairman pro tern.) J. Hunt, and J. Brown : AN OPEN RESERVE. , Mr. William Rose wrote, objecting to pay the rent at which he tendered for a reserve, owing to the gate being left open for the purpose of contractors taking shingle out. It was resolved that Mr. Rose be allowed to withdraw his tender, and the reserve was then let to Mr. Wilkie at 10s. per acre. A NEWSPAPER ACCOUNT. The proprietors of the “ Lyttelton Times ” wrote, asking for payment of LI 175., for subscriptions due by the old Ashburton Road Board. The letter was referred back to the applicants. GRAVER PITS. Mr. George Roberts applied for pay ment of L4O for two acres of land at New lands taken for gravel pits. It was resolved to offer Mr. Roberts Ll 5 per aero. Mr. B. Hampton wrote, demanding payment of L2O for an acre of land near Cambridge. The Board decided to adhere to their former offer of Ll 5 for the land and L2 10s for the crop destroyed. Mr. F. G. Steadman, Registrar, Can terbury College, asked for payment for shingle taken from reserve 739, in the occupation of Mrs. Gibson. It was resolved to pay lid per yard for the quantity taken. FENCING. Mr. E. M'Girr wrote claiming for half cost of 17 chains of fence between his property and a Road Board reserve. The consideration was postponed for a full meeting of the Board. RATE DEFAULTERS. It was resolved to at once take proceed ings for rates. FINANCIAL. The Chairman reported that he had in terviewed the Longbeach Road Board re specting the adjustment of accounts, and there would be a settlement made before next meeting. The pay sheet was passed for payment. MISCELLANEOUS. It was resolved—“ That all the main roads be cleared of thistles, and to repair the Wakanui township road.” The Surveyor was instructed to report on the state of the Road Board cottages. The Board then adjourned.
GAMBLING HELLS.
Every now and then we hear, from some part or other of the colony, of a raid hav ing been made upon the hotels, for breaches of some description or other of the Licensing Act The latest is from i Wellington, where the police have been successful in gaining convictions against j licensed victuallers for allowing gambling X in their houses after midnight. In one of the cases reported, that of the To Aro Hotel, it was stated that mere lads from 18 to 20 had been permitted to stay in the house till late hours indulging in the dangerous dissipation, and the R.M. in dealing with the case, took occasion to rap the landlord smartly over the knuckles for harboring the young men, at the same time adding that as Chairman of the Licensing Commission he would use his influence to have the license cancelled. We cordially agree with’ the Resident Magistrate in his clecisjgn, and hope he will be successful in slmgSmg up a house conducted as Landlord M'Ardle’s is proved to have been. To a large portion of the community hotels are a home. There are many young men who prefer living in good hotels to making use of boarding houses, and thousands of people whose mode of living involves almost constant travelling, have to use hotels at every halting place on their journeys. In the interests of the public generally, as well as those persons to whom we have referred, it is imperative that licensed houses should be kept respectably, and the police ought to be supported in every fair and legitimate effort to put down disreputable houses. There is no more powerful agent for the demoralisation of the people than is a badly conducted hotel. This is a fact that does not require any proof ; it is self-evi dent, and none know it better than the police ; for, where hotels exist in which any sort of blackguardism is allowed, where drink can be procured at all hours of the day and night week day and Sun day—the police get their hands full of cases that can be traced directly to these houses as their source. So great a power for evil, then, it becomes the duty of those who regulate the granting of licenses to be prompt in their action in dealing with hells of the To Aro description, and to show no leniency whatever. To allow their existence is to put a premium on the nursing of crime, and an insult to the men who hold licenses and conduct their houses with a due regard to the law and their own self-respect. A man who conducts his hotel in such a way that no respectable person need be afraid to enter it and spend a night in it while travelling, deserves in these times the moral coun tenance of the community in which he lives, and in his interest action should certainly bo taken against any hotel keeper who is so careless of his own character, the good name of his house, and the comfort of his patrons, as to permit a congregation of gamblers, young or old, to swarm in his rooms till all hours of the night. It ought to be the duty of the Commissioners to rid the community of such houses, and to be very inquisitive as to the character and antecedents of the men who apply for licenses ; but in too many instances the Commissioners are content with not always completely satisfactory evi dence that there is nothing against an applicant’s character, when the * ‘ nothing ” is there only because “nothing ” has been hunted up. Any man able to raise the needful funds to start a hotel in a place where he is not known is considered quite suitable as a publican. No matter what his antecedents —they seldom come up, and care is taken by him that they will not, if they are not clean ; but a close scrutiny would cause the rejection of many in this colony who do obtain licenses. The Licensing Benches, too, we think, should be differently con stituted. With many of the Commis sioners no fauP whatever can be found, but the selection of gentlemen to occupy the Licensing Bench is not always happy under the nomination system, and we con tend that the Commissioners ought to be the representatives of the people in this matter as much as the.members of County or
A NEW AND CURIOUS CLERGY LIST.
❖ The process of extracting sunbeams from cucumbers was, we believe, says the “Rock,” attempted at Laputa, though with indifferent success ; but the at least equally difficult feat of making a “ comedy ” out of the “ Clergy List ” has been triumphantly performed at Shipston on-Stour by E. G. P., of Newbold Rectory. Here under the unassuming title of “The Clergy List Revised and Classified,” a young lady has produced the most enter taining brochure we have met with for many a day. To Shakespeare’s question, “ What’s in a name ?” she replies by. showing us that a very great deal may be made out of the names of the clergy when subjected to her clever manipulations. Thus she analyses their “ Colours,” and finds there are 70 White to 4 Black, and 2 Blacker ; only 4 Blush (not a tithe of what we should have expected), though 3 are Pink and 2 Scarlet; 64 are Green and 76 are Brown. There are 2 Ushers and ’ 19 Birches to 11 miserable Boys; 2 Flints to 8 Steel. Under Anatomy we find 4 Bodies, though with only 3 Heads ; there is, however, 1 additional Pate ; 11 Temples have only 2 Hairs and 1 Love lock ; there is 1 Boni-face, but with only 4 Teeth (N.B. Mr. Tooth, of Hatcham, is one of these) ; 3 Bones to 4 Backs; 1 Heel to 5 Feet, 5 Hands and 3 Legs, Only a solitary cleric has any Blood in his veins. All must admit that the “Parties in the Church ” are very un fairly represented by their names, for we find only 1 Broad, 2 Low, and 4 Dry. Of High there is not a trace ! But we get an inkling of what is going on when we learn that there are already no fewer than 14 Abbots, 7 Priors, 4 Monks, and 8 Nunns. Their dresses and decorations are also calculated to excite uneasiness, for Hoods and Capes abound, while there are also 9 Garlands, 2 Banners, 3 Images, 12 Crosses, 1 Crucifix, and 1 Crozier (among 12 Bishops). In the musical department we have ISingers and Fidlcrs in abundance. . Although it is unlawful for the clergy to embark in “Trade,” we find a prodigious number of Bakers, Butchers, Taylors (no fewer than 107 of these, but not one too many considering the amount of tailoring now required), Arc. In the column de voted to “Useful Clergy,” we find Pitchers, Potts, Canns, &c. The Bangs, of whom there are 38, outnumber the Knights by nearly 2to 1. The “ Qualities of the Clergy ” open a very wide field. Here we find both Old and Young, some are Bright, others Moody, 5 are Blind and 2 Cross, G are in Bliss and 6 in Pain, 11 have not ceased to Hope, but there are 4 Brokers, of whom our fair authoress takes no account. There are also 3 Guys and 1 Bogie, 1 Wildman and 1 Wiseman. The clerical aviary is well furnished, for there are 2 Crows, 9 Ravens, 1 Day, 5 Rooks, 1 Jay, 1 Nightingale, 1 Gull, 1 Bunting, 1 Robin (to 3 Wrens), 5 Sparrows, 6 Finches, 28 Martins, 1 Swallow, 2 Doves, 3 Eagles, 3 Falcons, 1 Hawk, 1 Stork, and 2 Parrots. There are many other birds in the clerical poultry-yard or game larder, but these find a more appropriate place with “ The Clergy at Table,” for whom a most liberal provision is made. Under this head (we begin, of course, with the Fish) we have 5 Salmon, 3 Haddocks, 2 Her rings, 2 Smelts, 4 Cods,js Whiting, 1 Gray ling, 1 Pike, 3 Roach, and 2 Crabbes. For pieces do resistance we have 16 Bul locks, 7 Kidds, 2 Yeales, (with 8 Bacon, 3 Tongues, and 2 Badhams) 8 Lambs 14 Harts, 1 Stagg, 3 Bucks, 1 Doe, 9 Rocs, 7 Hinds, 2 Fawns, and 1 Eland. For Game and Poultry we have 7 Hares, 2 Rabbits, 1 Cock, X X Duck, 20
THE ABHBTJETON GUARDIAN, SATUEDAY, MAECH 6, 1880.
s. d. s. d. Butter, inferior to best $ lb o 9 to 0 10 Eggs, dozen i 0 to 1 2 Cheese, prime quality, lb o 8 to I 0 Bacon, prime smoked, i? lb o 10 to I 0 Hams in cloth, if lb I 4 to I 4 Flour in bags, loolb 14 6 to 0 0 Oatmeal, w 2Slb 6 0 to 0 0 Lard, $ lb - 0 9 to 0 0
THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. SUBSCRIBERS in the Country are particularly requested to communicate with the Publishers if their papers are not properly addressed. The number of Sub scribers has increased so rapidly that un less great care is taken in giving orders as to address and how to be sent, the papers may be left at the wrong place. All orders will receive our prompt attention. WEEKS AND DIXON, Proprietors.
NEW TAILORING ESTABLISH MENT. CRAIGHEAD & Co., MERCHANT TAILORS, HAVE opened those premises situated in Tancrod 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 Cotter in connection with First Class Tailoring Establishments in Edinburgh and San Francisco has extended over a period of ton years, and from the immense success which has always attended his efforts to please, he is prepared to' guarantee a perfect fit in every case. TANORED STREET, (Next Orr and Cl's. CRAIGHEAD & CO. 982 a NOTICE TO FARMERS. fjpHE undersigned will he prepared to treat with farmers and others in Ashbur ton, every Wednesday and Saturday, for the PURCHASE of GRAIN, or SHIP MENT on ACCOUNT of GROWERS. undersigned arc CASH BUYERS of WHEAT, or will make LIBERAL ADVANCES on shipments to London on growers’ account. MILES, HASSAL, & CO., Christchurch ; MILES, ARCHER, & CO., 566 g Timaru. MESSRS. H. MATSON AND CO., AUCTIONEERS, &c., OLD FORTNIGHTLY STOCK SALES at Ashburton and Tinwald. Next sale at ASHBURTON YARDS, on TUESDAY, March 16, 1880. JOSEPH CLARK. February 28, 1880. 550g* TO FARMERS. C. PERCY COX, 427g* Agent, Ashburton. |
AG/1880/AG_18800306/MM_01/0003.xml | 5,154 | Drakes, 1 Gander, 3 Goslings, G S -.ans, 4 Peacocks, 4 Partridges, 7 woodcocks, 1 Coo to, 1 Teal, 2 Cranes, and 1 Heron. The supply of vegetables is very sc;inty, being limited to 2 Beans and 1 Onions. The clergy are not generally fond of made dishes, and accordingly we find only 2 Carries. The supply of sweets is more liberal, and includes 4 Pyes, 11 Rico (puddings, we presume), 2 Jellies, 3 Moulds, and 1 Cake-bread. For condi ments we have 2 Pickles, 7 Salt, 1 Mus tard, and 1 Pepper. For dessert there are provided 3 Peaches, 8 Pears, 1 Grange, 1 Sweetapple, and 8 Nutts. _ Nor is the cellar department to be despised, for there are 3 Binns, in which are stored a dozen and a half of Perry, the same quantity of Hollands, 1 of Ginn, 8 of Port and 1 of Newport. On the whole, we trust the “ Abbots ” and “Priors ” and “ Monks ” who have settled in our Church will have no cause to complain of the want of good cheer. The above may suffice to give a sample—and it is only a sample—of the quality of fare which Miss E.G.P. has so kindly provided for our entertain ment.
CORRESPONDENCE.
We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expressed by our correspondents.
HYDROPATHY AND ALLOPATHY.
To the Editor. Sir, —There is very little in the letter of your correspondent, “Eve’s Grandson,” with which I do not entirely agree. The greater part of his letter seems intended to show how difficult it is to be quite sure that we are right as to the character of any particular disease, and how easily one disease may be mistaken for another. No one doubts or denies this, and it appears to me one of the strongest arguments he could produce against allopathic treat ment, or against any kind of treatment which avowedly depends upon such dis tinction being correctly made. His argument most strongly recommends a system in which we deal only with what wo can see, and feel, and in -which we adopt a treatment that will certainly assist nature to throw off the disease, whatever it may be. It may be exceedingly interesting for a patient to know the difference betw r eeen the “ symtom expectation ” and the “ sign sputa,” to be sure the disease lie is suffering from is one which his learned medical attendent can do nothing what ever cither to cure or alleviate. But I think most sensible persons would prefer to know that, whether the disease of the lungs has or has not reached the in curable stage, the utmost possible relief is afforded them by immensely improving the action of the skin, relieving the stomach, and purifying the blood—all of which the intelligent hydropathist knows how to do. Then, even if “ scarlatina co-exists with typhoid fever,” the great business of the hydropathist would still be to get the skin restored to healthy action, and the combinations, known or unknown, would lead him into no mistakes. He never dreams of the incomprehensible folly of producing pers piration on the known, seen, felt, and ac cessible skin by using James’ powder, or putting a “drug, of which he knows no thing, into a stomach of which he knows less. ” If we even happen to mistake, as we are told “ ignorant people ” must do, “ malignant scarlatina for diphtheria,” we should still make no fatal mistakes in the treatment. Both require the utmost at tention to the skin, the utmost care for the stomach, and the utmost economy of every atom of strength, and in neither case do we want to bleed, or purge, or stupify with opium, salivate with mercury, burn with caustic, paint with iodine, or paralyse with brandy. Themostsuccessful treatment I ever saw in my life was a qase of small pox, which was mistaken by the sufferer’s ‘ ‘ ignorant ” wife for fever, and vigor ously packed until the unmistakeable eruptions showed her the alarming mis take she had made. But her patient re covered with a rapidly and completeness that never follows from any other treat ment. I once saw the same mistake ad mittedly made an allopathic practi tioner, whose died, as a matter of course. The mistake was found out and exposed by the legally qualified fraternity, because the practitioner was not “ legally qualified,” but was an old man who had acted for thirty years as the trusted and undoubtedly trustworthy assistant of a legally qualified doctor with a large country practice, in which the assistant had given pounds of opium and mercury, cartloads of brandy, and drawn hogsheads of blood from the doctor’s poorer patients, entirely on his own Your corres pondent says— ‘ ‘ Mr. Saunders makes a very sweeping charge against medical men generally when he says that they make grievous mistakes in their treatment.” To that I can only say that I could fill many volumes with evidence of that well known fact; but I never yet met with anyone to deny it. Your correspondent greatly mistakes me when he says that “Mr. Saunders insinuates that if all patients were treated hydropathically they would not have died.” You will admit, Sir, that this is very hard upon me, after I concluded my long letter with a very plain intimation that I hoped to die myself in a warm bath or a wet sheet. I think, too, that his notice of the great founder of homoeopathy is rather unkind. Both phrenologically, professionally, and historically, I have always thought Hahne man a truly great man, and I cannot help thinking that the allopaths would find out a lot of their mistakes if they would only do as he did, and try their medicines on themselves before they try them on their patients. I admit that it is passing strange, and that it puzzles mo more than anything else I know of, that those who are most inti mately acquainted with the anatomy of the human body, and haveacquiredthegreatest skill as surgeons, and have devoted their lives to disease and its cure, who have the advantage of all past experience, a monopoly of the evidence to be obtained from dissections, and information taught in our hospitals, of all the advice that the most able men of their day can impart to them, have never led but always dragged behind in the art of curing disease ; have left a poor hunted down heretic to dis cover the circulation of the blood, and to be burnt, with his books, at the stake for his success ; a brave and intelligent milkmaid to tell them that baying taken cow pox would make her safe in nursing a case of small pox, and a poor farmer to show them that water and not mineral poison is the agent by which animal poison can be washed out of the animal system. In every century they have condemned in the strongest terms, and proved in the most satisfactory manner, that the practice of their craft in the past century was not only useless and mistaken, but culpable and destructive. Nay more, we need not go from one century to another to get a condemnation of their practice—each generation of doctors condems the practice of the past one, and proves that they were worse than useless ; and yet when they look back three thousand years, at once the most modern legally qualified practi tioners tell us that “ it is positively certain that none among the most eminent of the new schools, or sects of more modern date, havebeen more successfulin curing diseases than were Hippocrates, Galen, and Syden ham,” or, as Dr. Rush says, “We have done little more than to multiply diseases and increase their fatality.” flow can we ac count for such a total and admitted failure by thousands of the best and ablest men in every civilised community, under every advantage of experience and education, except on the ground thatallalongtheyhave been hunting on a false scent, have been wasting all in attempting im
possibilities, and expecting to cure disease by the drugs that are only fitted to pro duce it, whilst our untrammelled farmers, an I manufacturers, and mechanics have, successfully sought the agency, nut of' poisons, but of the great carrier which nature uses to effect every important change, and to build up and sustain every function both of vegetable and animal life.—l am, Ac, A LURED S A UNDER',.
aUtE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, SATURDAY, MARCH 6, 1880.
Bless His Heart.— The Pr.pe has in structed his representatives.at the various courts to observe the strictest etiquette— a matter which has been neglected of late years. A Windfall. —Sir Stafford Northcote has decidedly had a stroke of luck in the successive deaths of several rich men within a few months, events which will cause a windfall to the Exchequer of some L 500,000. St. Stephen’s. —lt is officially an nounced in the “ New Zealand Church News ” that the resignation by the Rev. W. E. Paige of the incumbency of this parish, will take effect on the 31st of this month. It is uncertain to what cure Mr. Paige will be appointed. For continuation of reading matter see fourth /age. Holloway’s Pills.- —These celebrated Pills arc essentially useful in purifying the blood, cleansing the stomach, gently .stimulating the kidneys, and acting as mild aperients. A few doses of this purifying medicine set the foulest stomach right, remove all bilious symptoms, steady the circulation, give strength to the muscles and composure to the brain and nerves. The Pills ate so innoxious that they may be taken by persons in the most delicate state of health, and with marvellous effect. When the system has been enervated by over-indulgence, or exhausted by mercurial preparations, these Pills ate excellent restoratives, they expel the poison and enrich the blood.— Advt.
Wanted. WANTED— A Sober Man as BAR MAN, must be well recommended. Apply— Mr. T. Quill, Commercial Hotel, Ashburton. SSOg TT7ANTED, a good SMART BOY for the shop. Apply Herald and Guardian office. ANTED, a RUNBOY, for the Herald and Guardian. Apply at the office. WANTED, LAMBS, First Cross Merino Ewes. Apply to ACLAND, CAMPBELL, & Co., 572 g Ashburton. from WANTED- EMPLOYMENT by an experienced hand, to drive or feed a threshing machine. Apply, Guardian Office. ' -558 g VI7ANTED KNOWN—That Visiting YV Cards, plain or mourning, can be obtained printed in various styles, at the “Herald” and “Guardian” offices, near the Rai ■<« r ay Station 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 Depot, Saunders’ Build ngs, near Station. WANTED KNOWN—That the cheap est and neatest CARDS may be had at the “GUARDIAN OFFICE.” Found. HORSE FOUND. FOUND, opposite Wakanui Mill, a HORSE, with saddle and bridle. Owner can have same on application to the undersigned, and paying expenses. H. Moffatt. Wakanui. 583 g
To Let. TO LET BY TENDER. nnO LET, for a term of years, one of X the best DAIRY FARMS in Canter bury. It is at Lincoln, being situated within one mile of the Station of the Lin coln and Akaroa Junction Railway, and contains 230 acres, sixty of which are in crop, and the rest laid clown in grass. The buildings consist of a four-roomed house, three-stall stable, chaff house, piggeries, etc. Further particulars can be obtained on application at H. Moffatt’s store, Man chester street, Christchurch, or at the Wakanui Mill, Ashburton. Tenders to be sent, addressed “H. Moffatt, Ashburton,” not later than March 20th, 1880. Possession will be given on March 25th, 1880. 576 g For Sale. POYNTZ AND CO. FARMS FOR SALE. ON EASY TERMS OF PAYMENT. ESSES POYNTZ & Co. have the following properties for sale : Several Ashburton, Tinwald, Rakaia, and Wins low, both for sale and to let. Apply, POYNTZ AND CO. 197 Ashburton. FOR SALE, ACRES Tussock Land, in I 3 >o*oo L o ts to suit purchasers. Ycry Liberal Terms. 74 SAUNDERS BROS. TO PRINTERS. MACHINE FOR SALE. FOR S A L E. One Second-hand Double Demy Tape Printing MACHINE, in thorough working order, with rollers, moulds, Ac., complete. This machine has been replaced by a Double Royal Wharfcdale, which necessitates removal of the Double Demy Machine formerly used for printing the “Herald’’and “ Guardian,” for hand or steampower. Can be seen and all par ticulars obtained at our office. For a Country Office this Machine suits admirably, as it can easily be turned by hand, for which we have fitted a fly wheel and handle. Pmca £7O. WEEKS & DIXON. Ashburton, January 14, 1879
J. E. Buchanan and Co. TO FARMERS, CATTLE DEALERS, SPECULATORS, & OTHER 3. IMPORTANT SALE OF GRAIN, STOCK, FARM IMPLEMENTS, &c. FOR ABSOLUTE SALE. Messrs j. e. Buchanan and 00. have been favored with instructions to sell BY PUBLIC AUCTION, ON TUESDAY, Oth MARCH, The Auctioneers call SPECIAL AT TENTION to this announceanent. A RARE OPPORTUNITY. Sale at 12.30 p. an. Sharp. Luncheon Provided. J. E. BUCHANAN & CO., 573 g Auctioneers. H. Matson & Co. PUBLIC NOTICE. SALE OF CHOICE LITTLE FARM OF .120 ACRES WITH LARGE IMPROVEMENTS. BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEES. MESSRS. H. MATSON & CO. have received instructions from the Mortgagees to SE L L
AT THEIR CANTERBURY WOOL STORES, ox SATURDAY, the Gth MARCH, 1880, Sale at Two o’clock, The whole of that Choice and Compact FREEHOLD FARM, Being Lot 4 on deposit plan No. 415, containing 120 Acres 3 Roods and 10 Perches (more or less), part of R.S. Nos. 21090, 24005, 21095, 8395, 10771, 10843, and 8398, and known as JAMES WARD’S FARM, LONG BEACH, With Largo Improvements. Also, at the same time and place, Lot 3, on deposit plan No. 415, con taining 20 Acres 5 Perches, being part of R.S. Nos. 10840, 20303, 8395, and 24230, close to Waterton Township. Sale at Two o’clock sharp. Plans and Conditions of Sale at the Office of the Auctioneers, H. MATSON & CO. Thomas & Bruges, Solicitors for Mortgagees. 135 c Educational ‘lSS GOODGER has much pleasure in informing the Ladies of Ash burton that she is about to open a PRIVATE SCHOOL, and solicits their patronage. subjects : English, French, Music, Plain and Orna mental Needle Work. Refeef.es : The Very Revd. Dean of Christchurch, and J. P. Restell, Esq. Terms on application to MISS GOOD GER at the Somerset Hotel, Ashburton. For address, sec future Advertisement. 124c-5G90 T. Bullock. THE undersigned has the following PROPERTIES to LET with a pur chasing clause, or FOR SALE on liberal terms of payment— -1 ACRES good WHEAT LAND, XOU nlj ploughed and ready for cross ploughing for wheat ; situated about three miles from the township. (Oi7 ACRES, near the above ; also good L) « WHEAT LAND, ploughed once^ and ready for cross-ploughing. AC RES, partly improved, near Wins- Dl/ low. This will he sold very cheap, and on very liberal terms. TOWN PROPERTIES. VALUABLE BUSINESS SITE in Bur nett Street, being T. S. 177, next the “ Mail” office. PART of T.S. 139, Peter Street. This will be sold cheap, and on liberal terms. TO Railway Employes, Mechanics, and Others.—FOß SALE, cheap, Lot 78, situated on East Town Belt. Terms, £5 cash ; balance by monthly or quarterly payments. T, BULLOCK.
Edmiston Bros. & G-uiidry- WEDNESDAY, 10th MARCEL TO MILLOWNERS, COIN TRACTORS, TIMBER MERCHANTS, AND OTHERS. 75,000 FEET OF TOTARA TIMBER, In lots to suit purchasers. Sizes—l2 s2,Bx 2, 8 x li, 6 x Ih, 0x 2, 4x2, 3 x 2. ESSR3. EDMISTON BROS & GUN DRY have received instruc tions to SELL BY AUCTION, At their Timber Yards, on the above date, 75 000 FEET TOTATIA timber - Sale at 1 o’clock. EDMISTON BROS. & GUNDRY, 575 g Auctioneers. THURSDAY', 25xh MARCH. ASHBURTON MUNICIPAL RESERVES. Messrs, edmiston bros. and GUNDRY have been favored with instructions from the Borough Council to | LET BY PUBLIC AUCTION, at their rooms, East street, on THUESD AY, 2 sxn MARC H, the following very • VALUABLE SECTIONS in the Township of Ashburton for a term of 21 years— T.S. 210, West street, next to Messrs. Jameson Bros’. Store. T.S. 211, corner of Baring Square. These sections arc first-class BUSINESS SITES, being close to the railway station, sidings could be easily obtained. Also, Reserve No. 1689, Fronting Wills street, Cameron street, and the East Town Belt. This Reserve has been divided into ten lots, upon six of which are erected SIX TWO-ROOMED COTTAGES. These lots will be let separately on 21 years’ lease. Sale at 1.30 p. m. EDMISTON BROS. & GUNDRY, 584 a Auctioneers. THURSDAY, 2oxh MARCH. 593 ACRES OP GOOD PLAIN LAND. Sub-divided into G Farms. Four miles from Ashburton. VERY EASY TERMS. 14/fESSRS. EDMISTON BROS. & 1> B GUNDRY have received instruc tions from W. N. Milton, Esq., to offer for sale BY PUBLIC AUCTION, ON THURSDAY, 25xn Mabch, The following
98 98 UNIMPROVED FARMS. R.S. 28216, ACRES, R.S. 28217, ACRES. R.S. 28218, ACRES, R.S. 28210. ACRES. R.S. 28220, ACRES. R.S. 28221. ACRES. These farms are adjoining the Akaroa and Kaiapoi Borough Council Reserves, about four miles from Ashburton. They will he sold on exceedingly liberal terms viz., 10s. per acre cash, the balance for a term of years at a small rate of interest. This is really first-rate plain land, and we would draw special attention to the magnificent crops this season on the ad joining land. Sale at 1.30 p.m. EDMISTON BROS., & GUNDRY, 564 g Auctioneers. Gazette in Bankruptcy. Y. THE .ASHBURTON GUARDIAN,. (County Agricultural and Sporting] Recorder) is a GAZETTE for all Notices I under The Debtors and Creditors Acts. Public Notices. NEW ZEALAND TRUST AND LOAN COMPANY (LIMITED). CAPITAL SUMS ... £1,000,00( 0 F £BOO t ° £20,000 READY TO BE ADVANCED UPOI FREEHOLD SECURITIES. Information can be obtained upon appli nation to J. C. M'DOWALL, Manager, 378 a Hereford street, Christchurch. I HEREBY give notice that I will not be responsible for any debts my wife, MARY ELLIS HARRIS, may contract, she having left her home without just CJUIS6 E. WHEELEY HARRIS, Ashburton, March 2nd, 1880. 171 TO FARMERS. THE UNDERSIGNED arc CASH PURCHASERS of WHEAT, OATS, and BARLEY, and are prepared to SHIP WHEAT to the English markets on farmers’ account at the lowest possible cost. P. CUNNINGHAM & CO., 561 a Ashburton and Christchurch. CAMBRIDGE SCHOOL. NOTICE TO PARENTS, rinHE above school WILL BE OPENED | on MONDAY, March Bth, 1880. JOSEPH MEGSON, 559,- Chairman. FRANCIS PHILIP O’REILLY, Barrister, Solicitor, & Conveyancer, TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON,* Next Messrs. Orr and Co.’s. 363«
Public Notices. THE EDUCATION BOARD OE THE DISTRICT OF NORTH CANTERBURY. ELECTION OP COMMITTEES. rniiS householders of the undcr-men- I tiouod school districts, that is to say, the districts of Ashburton Fox-ks, Kyle, I Longbeach, Mount Somers, Se,afield, Tinwald, Willowby, Having failed to elect Committees at the annual meeting held on 2Cth January, the Board, in pursuance of the powers in that behalf conferred by the Education Act, 1877, section CG, hereby directs that a PUBLIC MEETING of the householders in every such district bo held on MON DAY, the twenty-second day of March, one thousand eight hundred and eighty, at seven o’clock in the evening, for the election in each district of seven house holders (section 64) to form the Committee for such district for the year ending with the fourth Monday in January next. The place of meeting shall be the schoolhousc in each district, and this is understood to mean the main schoolhousc in any district which has more than one school. The Board further directs that the first meeting of each school committee be held in the place appointed for the election, and immediately after the election upon the same evening. J. V. COLBORNE VEEL, Secretary. Christchurch, 21st Feb., 1880. 538 a ;
Public Notices. IRISH RELIEF FUND. mHOSE Gentlemen who received sub § scription lists from the Committee of the above, are requested to return them to His Worship the Mayor, Trea surer of the Committee, as goon as pos sible, together with the amounts collected. By order, CHARLES BRADDELL, sSlg Secretary. ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. INTENTION TO STRIKE A SPECIAL" RATE. OTICE'IS HEREBY GIVEN, that Council to levj’ a SPECIAL RATE of Is. in the £ on that part of the Upper Ash burton Riding, lying between the two branches of the Ash b u rton river, at a Special Meeting of the Council to be held on the 18th instant ; such Rate to be paid on or before the 29th INSTANT. By order U : ;F. MAINWARING, d Clerk. Ashburton, March-5, ISSO. 582 g OTICE is hereby given that after this date the Resident Magistrate’s Court at South Rakaia will OPEN at 2 O’CLOCK p.m. on the days appointed for holding Court. By order, A. MAKEIG, ’ijiio Clerk" of ‘Court. WHEAT. ffTHE undersigned are Cash Purchasers 8 of Wheat in any quantity. Farmers can arrange to ship Wheat through us to the English Market, on terms, and re ceive liberal cash advances thereon. P. CUNNINGHAM & CO., Ashburton. OATS. The undersigned are Purchasers of Oats for Casli in any quantity. P. CUNNINGHAM & CO., Ashburton. BARLEY. ! The undersigned are Cash Purchasers of Prime. Malting Samples, good color. P. CUNNINGHAM & CO., Per G. M. ROBINSON, 539 g Ashburton. GRAIN. M ESSRS. ROYSE, are prepared to STEAD, & CO. PURCHASE GBAIN or to make ADVANCES ON GRAIN consigned to them for sale or ship ment. C. PERCY COX, Agents for ROYSE, STEAD, & CO., 493 g Ashburton.
NOTICE. MOUNT SOMERS ROAD BOARD. “ftTTOTICB is hereby given that the Mount Somers Road Board pro pose to stop a road from the south-east corner of section 23518 to south-east cor ner of section 19975, and to take in ex change thereof a road from 'the aforesaid south-east corner of section; 23518 to the south-east corner of section 21989, joint ing Government road at south-west corner of section 25614. Plans of the abovd are now deposited at the Road Board Office, Mount, Somers. J; Dated this 2nd day of: January, 1880. f i; By order,; 0. J. WEMTWOi|rH COOKSON, Jew., i |' Clerk to the Mount Somers 343 g v \; Road Board.-. LONGBEACH ROAD DISTRICT. : PAYMENT OF RATES. P"FlO facilitate the payment of the above JL rates, Mr. . BIGGS will? receive and give receipts for Ml rates paid to him at Mr. JosephUlark’s grain store,Tinwald, until further notice. -h-J W. CUTHBERT, 677 g Collector. NOTICE. „ % RATING ACT, 1870. i It: VV THERE ASi. at a sitting of the Assess ’ » me|t Court for the Road District* of Longbehch, held this 28th FEBRUARY, at, Longbeach, before-me, F. Guinness,' Judgo-of the said.Uburt, it was proved that no Valuation List had been prepared as required' by the said Act. Now, therefore, under the provisions of Clause 28 of the said Act, I order that a Valuation List „he made, and I hereby appoint FRANCIS GEORGE PARRY LEACH to be the Valuer for the said dis trict, and I do further fix SATURDAY, the 20th day of MARCH next, the day for the completion and inspection of such list, and that the last day for delivering objections thereto shall be SATURDAY, the 10th day of APRIL next. The Court will sit at 10 o’clock in the forenoon on Saturday, the 17 th day of April next, for the purpose of heai’ing and determining all objections to the Valua tion List for the said district, FRANK GUINNESS, 585 g J udge. ' NOTICE. RATING ACT, 187 G. WHEREAS at a sitting of the Assess ment Court for the District- of South Rakaia, held this twenty-first day of February, 1880, at South Rakaia, be fore me, Frank Guinness, Judge, it having been proved that no valuation list had been prepared as required by the said Act, 1, therefore, under the provisions of clause 28 of the said Act, order that a valuation list be prepared, and I appoint FRANCIS GEORGE PARRY LEACH to be the valuer for the said district. I : do fix THURSDAY, the 11th day of March next, the day for the completion and inspection of the said list, and the last day for delivering objections thereto shall be MONDAY, the 29th day of March next. The Court will sit at two o’clock p.m. | on Monday, tho sth day of April next, for : the purpose of hearing and determining all objections to the valuation list for the I said district, PRANK GUINNESS, 1 551a-108c *.Judge.
Public Notices. NOTICE. EATING ACT,...1876: —-V"' THERE AS, at a silting of tlio Assess ment Court for the Road District of \VAKAN jLJ.F' Lol l this nineteenth day of February; at Ashburton, before me, F. Guiubbss, Judge of the said Court, it was proved that no . Valuation List had bee# prepared as required by the said Act. •fF Now, therefore, under the provisions of Clause 28 of the said Act, I order that a Valuation List be made, and I hereby appoint Francis George Parry Leach to be the Valuer for the said District, and I do further fix THURSDAY, the eleventh day of MARCH next, the day for the completion and inspection of such List, and that the last day for delivering objec tions thereto shall be the twenty-fifth day of March next. The Court will sit at ten o’clock in the forenoon on the third day of April next for the purpose of hearing and determining all objections to the Valuation List for the said District. FRANK GUINNESS, 79c Judge. NOTICE. RATINgTaCT, 1876. TRET'S ERE AS at a sitting of the Assess ’ ' ment Court for the Road District of Mount Somers, held this 23rd day of February at Mount Somers, before me, F. Guinness, Judge of the said Court, it was proved that no valuation list had been prepared.,as-required by the said Act. therefore, under the provisions of clause 28 of the said Act, I order that a valuation list be made, and I hereby appoint FRANCIS GEORGE PARRY LEACH to be the valuer fur the said dis trict, and I do further fix SATURDAY, the 13th day of March next, the day for the completion and inspection of such list, and that the last day for delivering objec tions thereto shall be the 3rd day of April next. The Court will sit at 10 o’clock in the forenoon on Monday, the 19th day of April next, for the purpose of hearing and determining all objections to the valuation list for the said district. FRANK GUINNESS, 99c J udge. Business Notices. R CULLEN, GENERAL CARRIER and FORWARDING AGENT, Burnett street, Ashburton. Trains at tended daily, and all orders promptly at tended to. ■ 4COg james McDonald, PRACTICAL TAILOR, East stubs t, Ashburton. A good Stock of Tweeds and Cloths on hai d. Summer Goods open shortly, 172 NOTICE TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. WHEN you want any Copper, Zinc, Iron, or Tinware made or re paired, it will be to your interest to con sult JOSEPH HYDE, Moore street, Ashburton, And he will cure all complaints cheaply. 469 a BREAD!BREAD! Co-operative Bread and Biscuit Factory. Triangle, Wakanui Road, Ashburton. A. THIELE, J}EGS to inform the public that he is f? now in a position to SUPPLY BEST BREAD, 6d. per 41b. loaf, unsur passed. Delivered daily to all parts of the Borough, also, Confectionery, &c. Mixed Biscuits reduced from Is. to Bd. per lb. Wedding Cakes made to Order. I 122c-5700 OE \ t TRAL - SHOEING FORGE, Tanored street, Railway crossing, (Opposite Qrr and Co.’s.) T> 088 and BURNS, Agricultural Im- Xl; plernent Makers, General Black smiths, Wheelwrights, Machinists, Ac., •beg to announce to the public of Ashbur ton that they have commenced business as above, and hope to merit a-share of public support. . HORSE SHOEING GUARANTEED $ ' TO SATISFACTION. 5600 GREENSTREET , Ashbu: WILLIAM REYELL, lacksifnlh, Wlieelright, and Agricultural “ Machinist, nrAVIKG considerably extended his Business Premises, can guarantee 1 work entrusted to him to he executed a thoroughly competent manner, and ith despatch. 359 g QHARLES REID, ASHBURTON SHOEING FORGE, Corner of East and Dodson streets. A large and varied experience in the manufacture and repair of Agricultural Implements and Machinery, warrants 0. R. in guaranteeing sound and satis factory material and workmanship. Horses safely and scientifically shod on the spot. 252 TO FARMERS, LIVERY STABLE KEEPERS, SPORTING MEN, AND OTHERS OWNING HORSES. GEORGE KIDD, Mooee Street, BEGS to announce the fact that the PRICE for SHOEING hacks and lightdraught HORSES is now REDUCED to 7s. per set, and that all horses of this description will be specially attended to by himself. Horses liable to cut are shod on a prin ciple of George Kidd’s own invention, which has proved an effectual cure for brushing. All kinds of blacksmith’s work, and repairs to agricultural machinery of any description done on the shortest notice. GEORGE KIDD, 75c-526g Moore street, Ashburton.
Business Notices. T. R. HODDER & COMPOS GREAT CLEARING SALE, Previous to their STOCKTAKING, IS NOW ON, And will continue for ONE MONTH! !! ESPECIAL BARGAINS. Throughout all the Soft Goods Departments. A large lot of REMNANTS—Shirting, Flannel, Sheeting, Carpetings, Tweeds, Doeskins, Dress Stuffs, &c., &c. Ladies’ Millinery, Costumes, Jackets, Capes, Underclothing Ac., at Great Reductions . Boys’, Youths’, and Men’s Clothing. English and Colonial Colored Shirts. Flannel unders, &c., &c. SPLENDID VALUE FOR THE MONEY Several lines in this Department LESS THAN ENGLISH COST PRICE, being bought during the depression from over stocked Markets. TAILORING DEPARTMENT In connection with the above, under the Superintendence of an experienced Lon don Military cutter. For price, style, workmanship, and perfect fit not to be surpassed in the colony. Ladies’ Habits and Mantles. Mourning and Wedding orders attended to with Dispatch. Military Uniforms. Contracts taken for any Volunteer Corps in New' Zealand T. R. 11. & Co. Knowing that the Public may get wrong impressions by quantities and prices being quoted, HAVE ARRANGED TO GIVE UPON ACTUAL CASH PAYMENTS IN THE DRAPERY, MIL LINERY, Clothing, and Boot Depart- MENTS, THE LIBERAL DISCOUNT OF TWO SHILLINGS AND SIXPENCE IN THE POUND upon all Parcels over ten SHILLINGS, IN ADDITION TO THE REDUCED Prices. Cash, for One Month Only, T. R. HODDER & COMPANY’S ENGLISH and AMERICAN SEWING MACHINE DEPOT. A complete assortment of Hand and Treadle Lock-Stitch Sewing Machines. T. R. Hodder & Company are appointed agents for Wanzer Machines, that have gained such preference in Dunedin and South Canterbury, also for rhe Improved Wertheim, allowed to be one of the best Machines used in the Largest Factories. SINGER’S and WILSON’S TREADLES, With their peculiar advantages. TAYLOR’S and HOME TREASURE HAND-SEWING MACHINES, Simple in working and of great durability. Extras of every description with the above. CASH, OR ON DEFERRED PA YMENTS T. R. HODDER AND COMPANY. |
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By Mr. C. W. Purnell, Ashburton, in the “ Victorian Paiuio.” We are, moreover, disposed to believe Maori traditions on this subject. We know, from personal experience, that Maori ideas of time, as time, are worthless ; but they compute the length of their abode in New Zealand by genera tions ; and this savage but intelligent race has ever been accustomed to preserve the genealogies of its principal chiufs, who deduce their descent from the commanders of the expedition from Hawaihi, with the utmost care ; so that there is really no reason for questioning their accuracy within certain limits. It is a mistake to suppose that the traditions of savages on these subjects are loss reliable than the written records of civilised or semi civilised races. The converse is probably the truth. Family genealogies are the cherished care of the chiefs and priests ; their preservation is a sacred duty ; and, since barbarians are compelled to trust in these matters almost solely to their memory, which is moreover not overbur dened with a multitude of facts like that of the denizen in the midst of civilisation, its tenacity becomes very great. We must distinguish between the natural tendency to extol the deeds of famous ancestors and the mere assertion of such ancestors’ existence. The former may lead us into regions of error; but the latter can hardly lead us astray, and, for present purposes, all we require to know is the number of generations which has passed between the first arrival of the Maoris in these islands and the present day, which given, a rough estimate of the length of the interval can easily be made. Are the Maoris autochthones? There is proof that they are not, although we are as ignorant of the characteristics of their progenitors as of the mysterious races which formerly dwelt in Central America. The Maoris, themselves, affirm that they found an aboriginal race in the country when they arrived, and to this day the natives of the North Island believe in the existence of “ wild men ” in the interior. Indeed, we have been told a queer tale ourselves by a surveyor, of a “myster ious stranger,” neither a white man nor a Maori, being discovered late one night, seated by his camp-fire, and departing . hastily as soon as observed ; but in these sceptical days, tortures should not extract the particulars of the story from us. It is certain that no “wild man” has ex hibited himself by broad daylight in New Zealand of late years. A strange tradi tion is current amongst the natives of the Middle Island, or, as it [usually called by the colonists, the South Island. These natives, according to the Rev. Mr. Stack, a missionary, believe that the first occu pants of the island where the Kahui Tipua, or ogre band. “ They are described as giants, who could stride from mountain range to mountain range, swal low rivers, and transform themselves in to anything animate or inanimate that they chose.” Mr. Stack relates a legend about the ogre of Matau, in Otago, which reads something like a Maori version of Jack the Giant Killer. It is, perhaps, worth reprinting ; “ When Te Rapuwai, who dwelt at Matau, went in small parties of ten to hunt for wekas (a native bird), they never returned. Tens and tens went out and never came back. Then every one felt sure something was consuming them, but what it was they could not tell. A long time passed, and then it was found out how these people perished. It was learnt from a woman, the sole survivor of one of these hunting parties. She said that on the hills they were met by an ogre, accom panied by ten two-headed dugs. After killing all the men, he carried her to his cave near the river, where she lived with him, and in time became covered all over with scales from the ogre’s body. She was very miserable, and determined to escape, but this was not easy, as the ogre took care to fasten her by a cord, which he kept jerking whenever she was out of his sight. As the cave was close to the river, she crept to the entrance where raupo grew thickly, and having cut a quantity, tied it in bundles. The next day, when the monster slept, she crept out and formed the raupo bundles into a raft, then tying the string to the rushes, which being elastic, would prevent the immediate discovery of her flight when the cord was jerked. Getting on the raft, she dropped down the river, the swift current bearing her rapidly towards its mouth, where her friends lived. The ogre did not wake for a long time ; when he did he called out, ‘ Hi ! where are you ? ’ Not receiving an answer he went to the entrance of the cave and searched. Not finding any foot prints there, he smelt the river, and at once dis covered how she had escaped. Then in his rage he swallowed up the river and dried it up from end to end, but not before Kai-a-mio was safely housed in her native village. After cleaning her self from the scales which covered her body, the woman told her people all she knew about the ogre, and they resolved to put him to death. ‘ When does he sleep ’ they asked. ‘ When the north west wind blows,’ was her reply; ‘ then he sleeps long and heavily.’ So they waited for a nor’-wester, and then pro ceeded to the cave. Having collected a quantity of fern, which they piled at the entrance, they fired it. When the heat awoke the monster, he could think of no way of escape except through a hole in the roof. While struggling to get through this, the people set upon him with clubs and beat him to death. Fortunately the ogre’s dogs were away hunting, or else he never would have been killed.” The Morioris, we have seen, possess a clear recollection of the Chatham Island aborigines, and are themselves a mixed race. So are the Maoris. Ethnologists agree on this point; but the most unob servant settler is struck with the appear ance of two racial types amongst them— the one marked by shorter stature, frizzly hair, and a somewhat negro cast of coun tenance ; the other by regular features and straight hair—the typical forms being linked together by innumerable grada tions. Further evidence, however is available, but just sufficient to whet the appetite of curiosity, without satisfying it. This is supplied by the “rock paintings” which have been discovered in several places in the Middle Island. The most noticable are those in the the Takiroa caves, or rock shelters in the Waitaki Yalley, and in a rock shelter at the Weka Pass, which lies between Canterbury and Nelson. The existence of the former was first made public by Mr. Walter Mantell; of the latter by Dr. Yon Haast, although he was not their discoverer. The Weka Pass paintings are decidedly the most import tant, inasmuch as the others, although unlike Maori designs of the modern type, might without difficulty be assumed to be the work of a kindred people ; whereas the Weka Pass paintings wear a distinctive character, and who ever may have been their authors they can scarcely be the productions of Maori artists. Still less can a European orig n be imputed to them. Dr. Von Haast suggests that they are of Indian origin, but that is a mere surmise, although he seeks to give it weight by adding to his own conjecture the opinions of two Tamil scholars. In point of fact, no human being can say who did these paintings, or what they are intended to represent. Men, birds, beasts and fishes, snakes, altars and weapons, may be discovered with the eye of faith, and bo may anything else. But whatever their object and meaning, there they are, indelibly painted in red and black on the rock, composed «£ calcareous sandstone and overlying still older paintings, the rock face having been converted into a kind of palimpsest —a
puzzle to everybody, mocking the savants, laughed at by the sceptical, but still bearing silent witness to the feeble aspir ations towards art of a bygone people. Maori traditions give little help to the enquirer. Some ascribe these and other rock paintings found in the South Island to the Ngatianamoe, a Maori tribe which lived in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries ; others give them a much greater antiquity ; but in either case the distinctive features of the designs are left unexplained. It should perhaps be mentioned that the present race of Maoris do not paint on rock surfaces. A curious circumstance happened many years ago. Mr. Colenso, already cited, found in the interior of the North Island a bell, bearing a Tamil inscription, which lias been interpreted to mean “ ship’s bell.” The inscription is in antique characters. How did that ancient Tamil bell get into the interior of the North Island of New Zealand ? Possibly it is a memento of Tasman’s visit. Proofs of the “antiquity of man,” similar to those which have been obtained in the northern hemisphere, are not entirely lacking in New Zealand. In 1876 the Improvement Commissioners were making excavations in the city of Auckland, when the workmen lighted upon the stump of a tree, with its roots fixed to the subjacent soil, and bearing evi dent marks of having been cut by some tool. The top of the stump was embedded in volcanic mud, and above it lay twenty five feet of volcanic debris. The significance of this discovery, the genuineness of which has never been disputed, rests on the fact that no volcanic eruption which could have embedded the stump has oc curred within the memory of man. Again, in 1868, a polished stone chisel and a sharpening-stone were extracted from an auriferous deposit near the beach at Bruce Bay, on the west coast of the South Island. They were lying fifteen feet below the surface, and above them grew trees four feet in diameter, rooted in a layer of vegetable mould. These relics were found by three gold diggers, who do not appear to have mentioned the circumstance until it was elicited from them in casual conversation, or to have had any motive for deception. It would be rash to generalise on slight evidence of this kind ; on the other hand, we ought not to thrust such facts aside because they are inexplicable. We have assumed that the Maoris came to New Zealand from Hawaihi, and have further sought to identify Hawaihi with Savaii, the principal island of the Samoan group. At all events, we claim the Maoris as a branch of the Polynesian race. Their language, traditions, manners, and cus toms, combine to prove them so ; but the root of the difficulty here begins. Is the Polynesian race indigenous to the soil— the surviving remnant of the inhabitants of a lost continent ; or did it come from the east or from the west ? A small but energetic school of inquirers, prominent amongst those resident in the colony being Mr. J. T. Thomson, F.R.G.S., directing their efforts chiefly to the elucidation of the Maori problem, contend that the Maori stock can ultimately be traced to Southern India. The argument in sup port of this view is based almost solely on linguistic affinities : and with this mate rial, a foundation of a certain strength has doubtless been laid for the hypothesis. There are, however, serious physical obstacles to its acceptance. Strong easterly winds blow for ten months of the year across the Pacific; over the very track, along which the Indian adventurers would require to travel in order to reach Hawaihi, or any spot whence they could run down to New Zealand ; and the wes terly wind is uncertain during the other two months. Yoyagers in those seasabound with tales of the difficulty, sometimes impossibility, of making head against these easterly breezes, even with well-equipped European vessels, much less with the frail and ill-provided craft of the islanders ; and of stories of canoes being blown out to sea and their crews compelled to settle per manently in strange islands from sheer despair of being able to reach their homes again in the teeth of the prevailing wind. Nor is the quality of philological evidence which has been accumulated in support of the Indian theory (although it is fair to explain that some of the inquirers do not profess to ti’ace the Maori stock farther han the Indian archipelago; others, as already stated, tracing it to South India sufficient to establish it, A slight Indian strain can be detected in the Maori tongue, but the body of the language is not Indian, and we must necessarily set one fact against the other. Nor are we able to detect any real analogy in customs and religious observances, and the mytho logy of the Maoris, like that of the other Polynesians, is strikingly non-Indian. It is sui generis. A second school regards America as the original heme of the Polynesians and points to the terraced en closures for sacred purposes found on many of the Pacific islands as analogous to the teocatli of the ancient Mexicans. Then, there are stone temples of an ap parently Mexican type : the gigantic stone statues on Easter Island, a mere speck on the ocean and the outlaying sentinel of the multitudinous island groups of the Pacific, and the stone forts on Rapa Islands, which help the American hypothesis ; and when we are invited to reflect upon the disappearance of the Tol tecs from Mexico, and the mysteries en shrouding the ancient inhabitants of Cen tral America, the imagination is apt to grasp at so ready an explanation of the whereabouts of the missing races, es pecially when the very wind which would baffle the emigrant from the Malay Archi pelago would drive him from America right into Polynesia. But, as we know nought of the missing American peoples, save what we have learnt from the silent monuments of their architectural skill which they have left on the scene of their ancient exploits, and the dim traditions which have descended to us through their successors, it is obviously beyond our power to test what linguistic affinities exist between their language and those of the Polynesians. We can, nevertheless, feel confident that they might claim to be ranked as, at least, semi-civilised people, possessing a knowledge of writing in hieroglyphics, whereas we know that the Polynesians, when first visited by Euro peans, were mere barbarians, totally unac quainted with hieroglyphics, and that so far as the Toltocs are concerned, they vanished from the stage of history at too recent a period to permit us to believe that they could have degenerated into savages in so short a space of time. Yet those colossal statues at Easter Island stand there ridiculing the belief that they were formed and erected by the cruel and untutored savages who compose its present inhabitants. They testify that Easter Island was once the abode of men of higher culture, who must have worked out their civilisation on a larger arena, and brought it with them as a precious heri tage, when driven by necessity or adven ture to this tiny resting-place. The Maoris and the other branches of the Polynesian people look neither to the east nor to the west for their primitive home. Ere they grew wiser from commerce with the Europeans, the islands of the Pacific were to them the habitable globe, and man was created amidst them. (to be continued.)
THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, SATURDAY, MARCH 6, 1880.
Printed and published by Horace John Weeks and Charles Dixon, at their . Printing Office, East Ashburtcf, Saturday, March 6, iBBo.
A dangerous and infectious disease among bees is reported from Italy. Sea Air and Drink.—A learned iEsculapius in the “Journal of Industry,” has discovered that sea air has a very strong influence in exciting the desire for alcoholic stimulants. Sea air, in the doctor’s estimation, is in danger of making a man “fresh.” But what will those en gaged in establishing sea-side homes say to this new sanitary dogma I
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Business Notices. MRS. ADAMS, AND DRESSMAKER. Ladies’ and Children’s Dresses made np in the newest styles, at Lowest Charges, Wedding and Moarni-j-; Orders promptly attended i >. Mrs Adams devotes special attention to Millinery. MRS: ADAMS, . Moore Street, Opposite Air. Bovle’s Office ti;ia PUBLIC NOTICE. BOOTS! BOOTS! T. CHAMBERS WHILE THANKING the pvblic of Ashburton and snrrour ding dis tricts for past favors, begs to inf, rn them that he has received, and to arrive, at his place of business, East-street, a WELL-ASSORTED STOCK or LADIES’, GENTLEMEN’S, AND CHIL DREN’S BOOTS AND SHOES Of all descriptions. T. C. also calls special attcnt.i i _ to the Measure Department, and incites the gentlemen of Ashburton to inspect the superior class of Sewn Boots and Shoes he is now making. Riding Boots, Shooting Boots, Walking Boots and Shoes, Cricketing Boots and Shoes, and Running Shoes. WORKMANSHIP UNSURPASSED. A PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED T. CHAMBERS, PROSPECT BUILDINGS, Next to Montgomery’s, East-street. m M. NEALAS, BOOT AND SHOEMAKER, AND IMPORTER, IS CLEARING OUT the whole of his Present Stock at REDUCED PRICES,’ next to Taylor’s Bakery, where he has opened with a Large Stock of Boots of every description. Note the address — M . NEALAS, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. CHINIQUY’S LECTURES.—Just Ar rived, New Edition. H. M. Jones, Baring Square. Medical END’S FRUIT SALT. THE PHYSICAL BASIS OF LIFE. GOOD FOOD. How to enjoy good food that would other wise cause Bilious headache, disordered Stomach, Poisoned Blood, &c. —use ENO’S FRUIT SALT. A NATURAL APERIENT. ENO’S FRUIT SALT, when taken with water, acts as a natural aperient, its simple but natural action removes all impurities, thus preserving and restoring health. If its great value in keep ing the body in health were universally known, no family should be without it. Fagged, weary, and worn out ! I ! Anyone whose duties require them to under go mental or unnatural excitement or strain— ENO’S FRUIT SALT is the best known remedy. It acts like a charm. It allays ner vous excitement, depression, aud the injurious effects of stimulants and too rich food. _ Its power in aiding the digestion is most striking. It also restores the nervous system to its proper condition (by natural means). Use ENO’S FRUIT SALT. You cannot overstate its great value in keeping the blood pure and free from disease. ENO versus STIMULANTS. An in sufficient amount of exercise frequently deranges the liver. ENO’S FRUIT SALT is peculiarly adapted for any constitutional weak ness of the liver. A world of woes is avoided by those who keep and use ENO’S FRUIT SALT. —“All our customers for Eno’s Salt would not be without it upon any consideration, they having received so much benefit from it. — Wood Brothers, Chemists, Jersey, 1878.” Every travelling trunk and HOUSEHOLD in the world ought to contain a Bottle of ENO’S FRUIT SALT, prepared from Sound, Ripe Fruit, as a Health giving, Cooling, Sparkling, and Invigorating Beverage for any Season. It is the best Pre ventive and Cure for Biliousness, Sick Head ache, Skin Eruptions, Impure Blocd, Fevers, Pimples on the Face, Giddiness Feverishness, Mental Depression, Want of Appetite, Sour ness of Stomach, Constipation, Vomiting, Thirst, &c., and to remove the effects of errors in Eating and Drinking. ENO’S FRUIT SALT.— From the Rev. Dr Hurst, Vicar of Collorly : —“ I have used your Fruit Salt for many years, and have verified your statements. The thanks of the public are due to you for your unceasing efforts to relieve suffering humanity. Long may you live to be a blessing to the world.” ENO’S FRUIT SALT.—“After suffering for nearly two and a half years from severe headache and disordered stomach, and after trying almost everything and spending much money without finding any benefit, I was recommended by a friend to try ENO’S FRUIT SALT, and before I had finished one bottle I found it doing me a great deal of good, and now I am restored to my usual health; and others I know that have tried it have not enjoyed such good health for years.—Yours most truly, Robert Humphreys, Post Office, Barrasford. ” Agents for New Zealand, MESSRS. KEMFTHORNE, PROSSER, AND CO. TEEDMAN’S SOOTHING POWDERS 1 FOR CHILDREN CUTTING TEETH. CAUTION TO PURCHASERS. The value of this well-known Family Medi cine has been largely tested in all parts of the world, and by all grades of society, for upwards of FIFTY YEARS. Its well-earned exten sive sale has induced SPURIOUS IMITA TIONS, some of which in OUTWARD APPEARANCE so closely resemble the ori ginal as to have deceived many purchasers. The proprietor therefore feels it due to the public to give a special caution against the use of SUCH IMITATIONS. Purchasers are therefore requested carefully to observe the four following distinctive characteristics, without which none are genuine : Ist—ln every case the words JOHN STEEDMAN, CHEMIST, WALWORTH, SURREY, are engraved on the Government Stamp affixed to each packet. 2nd—Each Single Powder has directions for the dose, and the words, John Steedman, Chemist, Walwoith, Surrey, printed thereon. 3rd —The name, Steedman, is always spelt with two EE’s. 4th —The manufacture is carried on solely at Walworth, Surrey. Sold in Packets by all Chemists and Medi cine Vendors. Sold by Kempthorne, Prosser and Co., Auckland. 63
Medical. For coughs, bronchitis, in fluenza, COLDS, &c. JpOWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED. P OWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED. K) WELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED. pHE Oldest and Must Effectual COUGH L REMEDY. EXTRAORDINARY TESTIMO NIALS. HER MAJESTY S GUN I!OAT NETLEY. Wick, Scotland. Dear Sir, — Having had a most distressing and severe cough, which caused me many sleepless nights and restless days, I was recommended by his LORDSHIP the EARL of CAITHNESS to try your most invaluable Balsam of Aniseed, and I can assure you, with the first dose, I found immediate relief, oven without having to suspend my various duties; and the first small bottle com pletely cured me, therefore I have the greatest confidence in fully recommend ing it to the million. Signed, W. LINZELL, H.M.G.B. NETLEY. POWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED. Duo db Moktabor writes : “ Chateau de Montabor, Aveyron. Sir, —Having suffered for some time from an obstinate cough, accompanied with fever, continuous head-aches, and sleepless nights, I resolved after having vainly tried several other medicines, to have recourse to your BALSAM of ANISEED. I cannot resist, sir, the desire of making you acquainted with the really marvelous results which I derived from it. From the first dose I felt great relief, the bad symptoms grew feebler, the irritation of the throat was calming down, and I recovered the sleep which had nearly left me. The third dose delivered me completely, and I am now completely restored to health. Receive, sir, with the expression of my gratitude the assurance of my distinguished sentiments. DUO DE MONTABOR.” POWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED. “Sir, I have for a long time suffered from a severe cough and-tried all manner of remedies. Dr. Liberecht advised POWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED ; it cured me after a few days. 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I always find a single dose gives immediate relief, and a small bottle effects a perfect cure.” POWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED.— The effects of one teaspoonful taken in a little water before going to bed is extraordinary. No family should be without it in the winter. Sold by Chemists and Medicine Vendors throughout the World, is Iy£d and 2s 3d per per bottle; a great saving in taking family bottles, ns each. Established over 50 years. Prepared only by THOMAS POWELL, Blackfriars Road, London. A SK for POWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED SOLD by all CHEMISTS and STORE KEEPERS. Observe the Trade Mark, “Lion, Net, and Mouse.” Wholesale Agents in the Australian and New Zealand Colonies -Elliot Brothers ; Evers & Solomon ; Felton, Grimwalde, & Co. ; P. and S. Falk, Faulding & Co. ; Rocke, Tomtsif, & Co. ; Rosentiiall & Co. ; Kempthorne, Prosser, & Co. ; S. Hoffenung & Co.; Hemmons, Laws, & Co. ; Berkley, Taylor, & Co.; and all other wholesale houses. Proprietor— Thomas Powell, Blackfriars Road London. KEATING’S WORM TABLETS, A PURELY VEGETABLE SWEETMEAT, ooth in appearance and taste, furnishing a most agreeable method of administering the only certain remedy for INTESTINAL or THREAD WORMS. It is a perfectly safe and mild preparation, and is especially adapted for childien, TESTIMONIAL. Medical Hall Gildersomc, Nov. 28th, 1876. Mr. Keating, Dear Sir, —I think it nothing but my duty to inform you of the immense sale I have for your Worm tablets, which I may justly say is enormous, and in every case gives the greatest satisfaction. I have now in stock two bottles containing the Round Worms brought me during the last few days by customers, one Worm 40 yards long. I dare not be without the remedy.—yours respectfully, M. A. Walker. Sold in tins by all Chemists and Druggists Proprietor, THOS. KEATING, London, REWARD AND CAUTlON.—Whereas fraudulent imitations of this umsurpassed remedy have been sold, I hereby request any one knowing the vendor of the same to com municate with me, on conviction of the offender 3 liberal reward will be paid. 637 BUGS, FLEAS, MOTHS, BEETLES And all other Insects are DESTROYED by KEATING’S INSECT POWDER, which is quite harmless to domestic animals. In exterminating Beetles the success of this Powder is extraordinary, and no one need be troubled by those pests. It is per fectly clean in application. Ask for and be sure you obtain "KEAT ING’S POWDER,” as Imitations are Noxious, and fail in giving satisfaction. Sold by all Chemists in Tins, is. & 2s, 6d. each 63c GRATEFUL—COMFORTING. BREAKFAST COCOA. " By a thorough knowledge of the natural laws which govern the operations of digestion, and nutrition, and by a careful application o I .he fine properties of well selected cocoa, Mr. Epps has provided our breakfast tabled with r delicately-flavoured beverage which may save us many heavy doctors’ bills. It is by tnc judi cious use of such articles of diet, that a constitu tion may be gradually built up until strong enough to resist every tendency to disease. Hundreds of subtle maladies are floating arcond us, ready to attack wherever there is a weak point. We may escape many a fata shaft by keeping ourselves well fortified with puieblcod and a properly nourished frame.” —The Ciz :V Soviet Gazette. sold only in packets labelled JAMES EPPS AND' CO Homosnathic Chemists, London,
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Insurance. Liverpool and London and GLOBE INSURANCE COM PANY. Capital £2,000,000. Reserve Fund ... £1,300,000. Grain Insured whilst Growing, in Stook or Stacked. Every other description of Insurance at rates as low as any other office. LOCAL AGENTS. J. Stanley Bruce ... Ashburton. A. R. Markham ... Chertsey 4840 VORTH BRITISH AND MERCAN i>| TILE INSURANCE COMPANY. Established, a.d. 1809. Capital ... ... ... £2,000,000 Losses already indemnified... £5,000,000 Reserve ... ... ... £1,156,000 Ashburton Agents— -382g POYNTZ & CO. THE LONDON & LANCASHIRE FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Capital— Fully Subscribed, £1,500,000. JpIRE INSURANCES of all kinds taken at lowest rates, special attention being given to Stack, Farm Building, and other Agricultural Risks. Applications by letter for insurance will be promptly attended to. The London and Lancashire being purely a Fire Company, the whole of its resources are available to meet Fire claims and this feature will at once commend itself to the public, for the resources of the Company can never be applied to the settlement of Life Claims or Marine Losses, but every penny of its Capital (the whole of which could be called up at any time), together with its reserves, are available for Losses by Fire, and oifer a complete guarantee that all engagements will be fully carried out. Claims are met with promptitude and liberality. Agents for Ashburton— SAUNDERS BROS. 6 Building Materials. BRICKS. rpHE UNDERSIGNED having COM PLETED cheir KILN at Ashburton, arc prepared to SUPPLY BRICKS, equal tr any made in the Colony, at any Statior up or down. Samples to be seen at the Con pany't Offices, Ashburton, Rakaia, and V inslowj W. MONTGOMERY & CO [ Limited] 32 TOTARA ! TOTARA ! ! TOTARA !! ! NOTICE. To members of County Councils, Road Boards, Contractors, and others. TTTW. undersigned desires to notify that he is prepared to supply SAWN TOTARA (or Black Pine) for Bridges, Culverts Slabbing wells, or other purposes, of any dimensions, and in large or small quanti ties to suit customers. ALPHEUS HAYES, Timber Merchant, East street, Ashburton. N.B.—Building Timber, Firewood, Stakes, &c., now on sale at the yards, East street, near Railway station, at lowest current rates, or can be delivered at any station along the line direct from the mills. Firewood by the truck-load at greatly reduced prices. 967 a* —413 g Ashburton steam saw mills SASH AND DOOR MANUFACTORY. G, PARKIN, Proprietor, BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR. Moore Street, Every description of Timber and Budding Materials in Stock and supplied on most reasonable terms. Plans prepared and Estimates Given ou tl e shortest notice. 26 Archery material.—Bows from ss. each. Arrows from ss. doz. H M. JONES, Stationer, Baring Square.
Auctioneers and Cozamisssion Agents ALFRED HARRISON, AUCTIONEER, COMMISSION AGENT, ETC. ~g~yA.NI) SALES, Sales of Stock, Mer chandise, furniture and Effects, also Pigs, Fowls, and General Produce. WEEKLY SALE Erery SATURDAY at 12 o’clock, SALE YA'-DS ATTENDED. ntries can be made at my office or at the Yards. Agent for the Transatlantic Fire Insurance Company. 5 IjIDMISTON BEOS. & GUNDEY 'J (late bullock AND CO.), ASHBURTON, General Merchants, Auctioneers, Stock, Station, Estate, and Commission Agents. Sales of Stock, Farm Implements, &c., will be held at their Yards, Ashbur ton, and the Tinwald Yards, on alternate TUESDAYS. CASH ADVANCES Made on Stock, Produce, &c., consigned for Positive Sale. EDMISTON BROS. & GUNDRY. 19 FARMERS AND OTHERS. Messrs, acland, Campbell, & CO. are prepared to supply Farmers and others with Station Stores, Fencing Wire, Fencing Staples, Standards, &c., at Lowest Rates, and of First-class quality. AGENTS FOR THE ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY. CAPITAL £2,000,000 NSURANCES EFFECTED AT LOWEST RATES. ACLAND, CAMPBELL & CO., 65 . Auctioneers. pREDK. pAVITT, E/st Street (Close to the Railway Station) Ashburton, Land and General Commission Agent. Orders taken for—Sydney Drays, Newcastle Coal, and Malvern (by the truck load), Build ing Materials of all kinds, Fencing Wire, English and Ameri- L MESSRS. POYNTZ & CO., AND, ~g~j! STATE, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS. Rents and Debts Collected. Money advanced on Freehold Security. 7 WILLIAM ADAMS, Accountant and General Commission Agent. W. A. has started busines as above in the Cottage next Road Board Office, Ash burton. Tradesmens’ books kept, Accounts Rendered, Rents Collected, Letters Written, business or private, Contractors’ Partnership Accounts Adjusted. Charges Moderate. WILLIAM ADAMS, Next Road Board Office, 512 g Ashburton. W. R. BOYLE, Moore street, Ashburton, Accountant, land, estate, and GENERAL AGENT. Loans negotiated. Absentees represented. Agent for the Victorian Insurance Com pany. Certificated Accountant in Bank ruptcy. 458 g Millers, &c. SAUNDERS BROS, MILLERS, Grain M erchants, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS. Offices — EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Mills— GREAT SOUTH ROAD. AGENTS FOR THE LONDON AND LANCASHIRE EIRE INSURANCE CO And THE WALLSEND COLLLIERY. rH /ffSc’FFAT begs to inform the • inhabitants of Ashburton , districts that his NEW FLOUR MILL AT WAKANUI HAS COMMENCED WORK, And hopes, by strict attention to busi ness, and turning out a First-class article, to merit a share of public support. Special attention paid to Gristing, and Farmers from a distance can have their Grist ground by return. , 31
Surveyor, Civil Engineers, &c. C E. FOOKS AND SON, £J[ CENSED o U "IVEYORS AND LAND BROKERS Under the Land Framfer Act, Government Contract Surveyors, Triangle, Wakanui Road, near Post-office ASHBURTON. ' 33 Hotels. BUTLER’S FAMILY HOTEL, ASHBURTON. J. F. BUTLER (Late of Arahura, West Coast) JgEGS to inform his friends and the public generally that he has opened the above large and commodious hotel, which is situated at the CORNER OF CASS AND HAVELOCK STREETS, And is convenient to the Railway Station. Excellent accommodation for travellers, families, and boarders. All wines and spirits of ■. he best brands. One of Alcock’s best billiard tables. 9G5a-4irs THE WHEATSHEAF HOTEL, Wheatstone. Q H. WILLCOCKS. the Proprietor of the above fine Hotel can now offer Acorn modation which cannot be surpassed in any house in Canterbury, and wishes to inform his friends and the public generally that everything in his power will be done to make his patrons comfortable. The rooms are splendidly furnished and well ventilated. First-class Stabling and Paddocks in connection with the Hotel. Wines and Spirits of the Best Brands. G. H. WILLCOCKS, Proprietor, 138 Wheatsheaf Hotel. Boarding Houses. CENTRAL TEMPERANCE HOTEL, Baring Square (Near Town Hall). RE-OPENING of the above commo dious and centrally situated Pri vate and Commercial Hotel. T. BROAD BELT, PROPRIETOR , Is prepared to give Superior Accommoda tion to Boarders and the Travelling Public on REASONABLE TERMS. Weekly Board and Lodging ... £1 Weekly Board ... 14s, MEALS AT ALL HOURS. Dinner on Saturday from 11.30. Beds (single), Is. 6d. Private Room for Ladies. 153—624 a Business Notices, H. M. J ONES, Baring Square, LAW & COMMERCIAL STATIONER BOOK AND MUSIC SELLER. Toys, Fancy Goods, Violins, Strings, Concertinas, etc. Magazines, English Papers, & Periodicals by each Mail. Bookbinding Executed with Despatch 15 P J. R. CHAPMAN, AINTER, GLAZIER, PAPER HANGER & SIGNWRITER, Importer of Paperhangings, White Lead, Glass, &c. The trade supplied at lowert "Wholesale Prices. 17 TO THE FARMERS OF THE ASH BURTON AND SURROUNDING DISTRICTS. 1 W. D CALL AT UCK WORTH’S High Street, Christchurch, And Buy your GROCERIES. Really Good Tea, 20s. per box, full size. Extra Superfine, 235. per box, full size. Extra Superfine, 90s. per half chest. Quality guaranteed. All other Good equally low. 4C5g "UST ARRIVED —English Papers and Magazines, Young Ladies’ Journal, •w Bells, London Journal, etc., etc. H. M. JONES, Stationer, Baring Square.
NOTICE TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. WHEN you want any Copper, Zinc, Iron, or Tinware made or re paired, it will be to your interest to con sult JOSEPH HYDE, Moore street, Ashburton, And he will cure all complaints cheaply. 469 g T. CHAMBERS, jgOOT AND SHOEMAKER, East Street, Ashburton. Boots and Shoes of all kinds Sewn or Pegged. Repairs Attended To. 48 TINWALD STORE. JAMES ESCOTT, GENERAL STOREKEEPER, IRONMONGER, DRAPER, Ac., Ac., Ac. 390 g FINE Cream-Laid ENVELOPES, No. 6 ; extra secure shape, ONLY 9s. 6d, per 1000; S°o, ss.; 250, 35., NETT CASH. ALSO, — BANK NOTE AND LETTER PAPER WEEKS & DIXON, DIRECT IMPORTERS, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL STATIONERS, ASHBURTON “HERALD” OFFICE. T. A. GATES, ABINET MAKER, PICTURE FRAME MAKER, AND UNDERTAKER, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, ASHBURTON. 4 JUST ARRIVED. PAPER BAGS, PAPER BAGS. r( ONFECT lONERS, Fruiterers, 1 Grocers, Drapers, Seedsmen, Ac., can be supplied with Paper Bags, all sizes, and Printed or Plain. WEEKS AND DIXON, General Printers, East.rtreet North. SCHOOL Requisites and Artist M vte rials. H. M. JONES, Static ier, Bari Snuare. ’ jpiNVELOPES, NOTEPAPER, EN VELOPES, NOTEPAPER.—The oheapest ever offered in Ashburton, at the Herald Office, Depot, Saunders’ Wholesale Buildings. Stationery
MARBLE CHIMNEY PIECES— ALL PATTERNS AND DESIGNS. WASHING, WRINGING, AND MANGLING MACHINES— ALL SIZES IN STUCK. Business Notices. IRONMONGERY. IRONMONGERY. CHEAPEST HOUSE IN CHRISTCHURCH. F. CROSS & C 0., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL IRONMONGERS, Corner of Colombo and Hereford Streets, opposite Bank of New Zealand, CHRISTCHURCH, BEG to call the attention of their Customers and the public generally to their varied and well-assorted stock of every description of BUILDERS’ AND GENERAL IRONMONGERY, BRUSHWARE, Ac., Ac.; also, always on hand, a large stock of Oils, Paints, Paperhangings, Varnishes, Ac, ; also, now landing, ex Elmiranda. from New York direct—Two and Three-Pronged Hay Forks, all lengths ; Two and Three-Bow Hay Rakes ; American Scythe Snathes, Lawn Mowers, and every description of Yankee Notions. FLY TRAPS ! FLY TRAPS ! FLY TRAPS ! RANGES. RANGES. RANGES. CHEAPER THAN EVER. F/'NROSS & CO. have now on hand one of the Largest , \J Stocks of Scotch and Leamington Ranges in the Colonies, and are now offering them at considerably reduced prices, and would call the attention of Architects, Builders, and the public generally to an inspection. RANGES —Watson and Gow’s “Etna,” with cast-iron oven and boiler, 3ft wide—£s. Ditto ns above, with oven and side boiler, and bright bands and mould, 3ft. Sin. wide— L 7 10s. Leamington Ranges, all sizes, from 2ft. 9in. to Oft., and all prices from £4 each. REGISTER GRATES —Fine cast front with brick back—7d. per inch. Ground front and brick back—lOd. per inch. Wright’s Patent Bivalve, with steel and ormolu bead, all sizes and patterns, from 60s. each. FURNISHING DEPARTMENT. Being overstocked in this Department we ax-e determined to sell at a little over cost, and give our Customers the benefit of the in creased tariff, also to make room for shipments now landing, axxd to arrive, we invite recexxt arrivals and others to an inspectioix. We have also now landing ex Hurnnui—OlL CLOTHS, all Widths ; CARPETS of every description ; HEARTH RUGS ; Hessians, striped for Cabinet makers; Scrim, Ac., Ac. Also, to arx-ive per Hereford, Pleiades, and other vessels—White Lead, Oils, Varnislxes, axxd Colors of ex T ery description. All Goods delivered Free within One Mile of Post Office. Country ordei's carefully packed, and every attention given. 4520 FURNISHING GOODS OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS. CARPENTERS’ TOOLS AT REDUCED PRICES.
T> CULLEN, GENERAL CARRIER XU and FORWARDING AGENT, Burnett street, Ashburton. Trains at tended daily, and all orders promptly at tended to. 4tCog jyj-R. FRANCIS PHILIP O’REILLY, Barrister, Solicitor, A Conveyancer, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON, Next Messrs. Orr and Co. ’s. 3620 WM. ANDERSON, SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER, Ashburton, HAS always in STOCK a complete assortment of every description of Saddlery, Harness, Whips, Saddlers’ Iron mongery, &c., imported direct from Eng land. Goods to order manufactured on the premises of the best Materials, and at the lowest rates. 11 JOHN N D E R S O N, CANTERBURY FOUNDRY, CHRISTCHURCH, Sole Agent for the M'SHERRY GRAIN DRILLS, Will have on sale for next season a full assortment of these machines, varying from 10 to 17 hoes. Hoes, spring and peg, six to seven inches apart. Reapers and Binders by M'Cormick and Wood. Wire and extras for same. All kinds of plough fittings, shares, Ac., kept on hand or cast at short notice. Fencing standards and wire, millstones, grindstones, flour dressing silk, leather and indiarubber belting and hose, reaper sections, machine oils, field gates, horse shoes and nails, rivets, bolts, nuts, plate and bar iron, steel, and every requisite for smiths’ work, all kinds of engine and boiler mountings, boiler and gas lubes, &c., Ac. Machinery of every description made on the most modern principles and design. Estimates and drawings furnished on application. Indents to Great Britain or America executed on favourable terms. Sole agent for Aveling and Porter, Rochester, England. G and 8-h.p. Trac tion Engines by them on sale. Sole agent for John Wallace and Co., of London and Dundee, manufactures of Rolled Joists, &c. Sizes, prices, and cata logues on application. 312 JSHBURTON S TORE. The Oldest Established Business in the County of Ashburton. D. WILLIAMSON AND CO., DRAPERS, GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, TEA, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS. The Best House in Town for MEN’S, BOYS’, AND YOUTHS’ READY-MADE CLOTHING. CELEBRATED BOOT AND SHOE DEPOT. 14 BROWN PAPER, strong, and large sheets, at sJjd. per lb. WEEKS AND DIXON, Stationers, East street North (near the Railwry Station), Ash burton. , CHRISTMAS Number Young Ladies’ Journal, London Journal, Family Herald, Family Reader, Boys’ Standard, ; Ac. Just arrived. H. M. Jones, Sta tioner, Baring Square. OFFICE and Pocket 1 H. M. Jones, S’ Square. •
Bussines Notices. TO FARMERS. fJIHE undersigned are CASH BUYERS Of Wheat and other Grain, or will make LIBERAL ADVANCES On shipments to London on grower’s account. DEERING’S TWINE BINDER. NOTICE TO FARMERS. have this day APPOINTED MESSRS. FRIEDLANDER BROS. SOLE AGENTS for the DEERING TWINE BINDER for the county of Ashburton. MASON STRUTHERS & CO. Christchurch 10th. February, 1880. The Deering Twine Binder AWARDED GOLD MEDAL At Ashburton, six machines competing. THE DEERING TWINE BINDER took the SPECIAL PRIZE at the Oamaru trial etc. been appointed sole agents for the above machines, we are now prepared to TAKE ORDERS for the coming season. As only a LIMITED NUMBER can be supplied, all who wish to make certain of securing those favorite machines for next season should order before the depar ture of next San Francisco Mail. FRIEDLANDER B R .°_ S AGENTS FOB THE COLONIAL FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND SOLE AGENTS FOB THE CELEBRATED ALTHOUSE
Business Notices. JUST ARRIVED, A ■CHOICE ASSORTMENT OF OFEIOE AND HOUSEHOLD STATIONERY PAPER BAGS, ACCOUNT BOOKS, DIARIES, &c. To Meet the Requirements of the County of Ashburton, WEEKS & DIXON Are now Importing, direct from the makers, Every description of Commercial, Law, and General Stationery, which they are in a position to supply, wholesale or retail, at prices that will compare favorably with any house in the Colony. The Goods now being opened up include a Choice Assortment of Plain and Fancy Note Papers and Envelopes, and some very superior kinds. 10 CASES STATIONERY g BALES PAPER 10 2 Commercial and Law Stationery Notepapers in great variety Envelopes of the newest styles Inkstands and Bottles Pens and Penholders Pencils and Pencil Cases Account and Pocket Books, Etc. Biscuit Bags Flour Rags Milliners’ Bags. Wholesale and Retail. LIBERAL DISCOUNT FOR CASH. BOOKS (SCRAP, ALBUMS, &0.,- &c.) We have a small lot of the above, and being desirous of clearing out these articles, we shall be glad to dispose of them at VERY LOW RATES, so as to make room for incoming consigments of General Stationery. WEEKS AND DIXON? Saunders’ Buildings, EAST STREE T) .ASHBURTON.
Business Notices. RAKAIA ANNOUNCEMENT. G. A. VINCENT, PRACTICAL PAINTER, GLAZIER, PAPERHANGER, &c., Near Bank New Zealand, RAKAIA, BEGS to announce that he has com-- m enced Business in Rakaia, and all orders entrusted to him will receive prompt attention. 294 MEDICAL HAL lT Established 1874 AMBRI D G E, DRUGGIST, FAMILY AND DISPENSING CHEMIST, Has-always in Stock—• SPONGES—Honeycomb and Turkey Toilet TRUSSES —Common Circular,. Cole’s, Sal mon and Ody’s, Mocmain, &c. ELASTIC STOCKINGS Knee Caps, Wristlets, and Anklets ; Abdominal Belts in Silk and Thread. FEEDING BOTTLES—Mather’s, Maw’s, Dean’s, Stocker’s, Ayrton and Saun ders’, O’Connell’s. INFANTS’ FOODS—Liebig’s, Hard’s, Neave’s, Ridge’s, Nestle’s. COD LIVER OILS—De Jough’s, Lang ton’s, Moller’s, Foxe’s, Southall Bros. PERFUMERY—Piesse and Lubin’s, Rim mel’s, Gosnell’s, Briedenbach’s, Low’s, The Crown Perfumer}' Company’s HORSE AND CATTLE MEDICINES. HOMCEOPATHIC MEDICINES—Leath and Ross’s, Turner’s, and Martin’s. TEETH CAREFULLY EXTRACTED. BUTCHERS, BAKERS, GENERAL STOREKEEPERS, - GRAIN AND SEED MERCHANTS, NORTON FARM, SEAFIELD. JONES AND CO., Norton Farm, Sea field, return thanks to their patrons for the hearty support accorded to them since Norton Farm was opened as a Butchery, Bakery, and General Store, and solicit a continuance of past favors, assuring customers that their interest will always have first consideration at the hands of the advertisers. Jones and Co. beg to inform their friends and the public in the Seafield and neighboring districts, that their Bread Meat, and Store Carts travel the following routes on the days given below : Seafield to Kyle, and Acton — Wednes days. Seafield to Wakanui Homestead, Waka nui School, and Creek, back by Christie’s Road — Thursdays. Seafield to North Seafield, Charing Cross, Dundas, Cambridge, returning by Pioneer Road — Fridays. In view of the Harvest, orders for at tendance of the Cart may be left at the Store, Norton Farm, Seafield ; Wakanui School, with Mr. Ginnoy; with Mr. Lambie, at Kyle ; and with Mr Brown blacksmith, Clontarf. JONES AND CO., NORTON FARM, Seafield. Butchers, Bakers, General Store keepers, Grain and Seed Merchants. AGENTS FOR THE ASHBURTON HERALD AND GUARDIAN. 679 m 05 m § <1 PR o EH sm m m INK BAG MARKING o INK for Stencil Plates and Bag Marking, in quart bottles ready for use, on sale at the HERALD AND GUARDIAN OFFICE, NEAR RAILWAY STATION. RECEIPT and DELIVERY BOOKS for Threshing Machines, Grain, and Goods PRINTED on SHORTEST NOTICE. Samples can be seen at cur Office. WEEKS AND DIXON, Stationers, General Printers, &c. Conveyances. THE LONGBEAOH COACH ! GEORGE WILLOOCKS respectfully acknowledges the liberal support which he has received during the short time his Coach has been running, and solicits a continuance of-the same. I The fares by Willcocks’ coach are exactly 3d. per mile ordinary fares, and j 1-id. per mile for Saturday return. They are as under— f Longbeach to Ashburton, ordinary 55., return Bs. , Waterton to Ashburton, os. Gd. ordi nary, 6s. return. P Ashton to Ashburton, 3s. ordinary, ss. return. Wheatstone to Ashburton, 2s. 6d. ordinary, 4s. return, SINGLE FARE RETURN ON SATURDAYS. The coach leaves the Booking Office, Quill’s Commercial Hotel, each day at 3.15; Post Office, 3.30. 0 o ECOOKSON, Wills Street, runs the , MAIL COACH from Ashburton Railway Station to Green Street, Alford Forest, and Mount Somers, every Tuesday and Friday, returning Wednesday and Saturday at 3 p.m. WASTE PAPER for Sale, 3d. per ID. at the Herald Office. Apply early. 59* |
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STEAMERS LEAVE LYTTELTON AS UNDER. Fob Wellington— Wellington, This Day, Tuesday, March 9. Passengers by 2'40 p.m. train. To ho followed by Ringarooma, on Thursday, March 11. For Napier, Gisborne. Tauranga and Auckland — Ringarooma, on Thurs day, March 11. Passengers by 2.40 p.m. train. To be followed Wanaka, on Saturday, March 13. For Port Chalmers— Rotorua, This Day, Tuesday, March 9. Passengers by 2.40 p.m. train. To be followed by Taiaroa, Thurs day, March 11. Fob Melbourne, via Bluff— Rotorua, This Day, Tuesday, March 9. Pas sengers by 2'40 train. To be followed by Arawata, March 16, calling at Hobart Town. Fob Sydney Ringarooma, Thursday March 11. Fob Picton, Nelson, Taranaki, and Manukau Wellington, This Day, Tuesday, March 9.
BIRTH.
Orr. —On the 7th March, at Tancrecl street, Mrs John Orr of a son. 155 c
MEMORANDA.
AUCTION SALES. This Day. By Messrs. J. E. Buchanan and Co., at the farm of Mr. James Ward, Water ton—Grain, Stock, Farm Implements, &c.
To-Morrow.
Messrs. Edmiston Bros, and Gundry, at their Timber Yards, at 1 o’clock— -75,000 feet Totara Timber.
The Ashburton Guardian. COUNTY AGRICULTURAL & SPORTING RECORDER TUESDAY, MARCH 9, 1880.
It will no doubt be remembered with what a howl of disapprobation the Finan cial Statement of Major Atkinson was received by the so-called Liberal party and their supporters throughout the colony. When the Major had ransacked the Treasury accounts and satisfied him self as to how they balanced, he had no difficulty in coming to the correct con clusion as to why Sir George Grey had carefully held back everything in the shape of a balance-sheet and the custom ary Budget, and gone to the country while it was in ignorance of the true state of affairs. The reason why Sir George did bo was not difficult to find. Had he put before his dearly beloved “serfs ” the fact that the colony had made a financial lee way of £900,000 —a leeway that had every prospect of increasing instead of diminish ing, and that to make good a portion of
this leeway he would require to impose additional taxation, the multitude who “gaped and clawed the elbow” while ho spoke, and swore by his name at the poll ing-booth, would have gaped with another wonderment, and would have cast about for another conjuror. But Sir George did not care to show his hand. In fact his success, if he was to succeed at all, lay in the ability he could display in concealing that hand, and how well he succeeded in doing so is shown by the difficulty his opponents experienced in turning him out ; for he went back to Parliament with a following about equal in strength to that of the party ranged against him, and it was not till his own sup porters became disgusted with his tacties that a defection from his ranks turned the balance of power, and let in the then Opposition. Up to this time no clear statement of the colony’s financial posi tion had boon laid before Parliament. That money was scarce and the outlook not cheering everyone was aware, for in dications were nut wanting, by the falling off in land sales, and the gradually at tenuating revenue from ordinary sources, that the treasury chest was getting low. The wild anxiety of the Greyite Ministry to rush on the Loan Bill -was sufficient index of their trouble ; bat it was only when Major Atkinson got fairly into office that a fair statement of the colony’s position was laid before the House and the people. Then came the storm. It was only an accountants trick—the de ficiency was not real ; it existed only on paper, and was manipulated with the ob ject, not of showing the true state of the colony’s finance, but of giving color to the charges of extravagance and incom petency that had been brought against the Grey Government. It was said that a statement such as that produced by Major Atkinson would ruin the colony’s credit and throw her back in her inarch of pro gress, rendering and deficiency that did exist more difficult to redeem. But Major Atkinson still held to his statement, and the evils that were prophesied to result from his fearless laying bare of the colony’s financial position have yet to come. But the evils lie himself pro phesied have come. He told us that to meet our engagements, it would be neces sary to increase taxation to a disagree able extent, and to reduce expendi ture at every available point. He told us, too, that by the end of the financial year we should have to face a deficiency, roughly estimated at £900,000. His opponents told us that the news of the deficiency would so fearfully tell on the colony’s credit that all hope of ever entering the money market again was irrevocably gone. We have bad to endure the increased taxation, and that at a time when we could ill afford it, and reduced expenditure is the order of the day throughout every Governmental depart ment, and now we hear that a further issue of £200,000 Deficiency Bills has been necessary, making £1,000,000 since the commencement of the financial year. This is only the state of affairs wo ex pected from the Major’s statement, and is further proof that Government knew the rottenness of our finance when they took office, and promulgated the disagreeable but spirited financial policy they did to make revenue cover expenditure. The tax-payer will have reason to remember how the extremely Liberal Government paved the way for the burdens he now has to pay, and the colony lias reason to bo grateful for the intrepidity with which the present Government stepped in and saved her from financial disaster by simply pointing out the disparity between the two sides of her legor and with a bold front taking such stops as they could to equalise them.
Typhoid in Christchurch. — Twelve cases of typhoid fever have been reported in Christchurch during the past fortnight. The Native Commissioners. —Tiie Native Commissioners on the South Island claims are now in Christchurch, and will hold sittings in Akaroa tliis week. A Good Sample. —We have been shown some tolerably good stalks of grain this season, but a sample one of oats came to hand yesterday from Mr. John Hood’s paddock at Mount Somers, which is the most prolific, yet shown to us. It is a Canadian oat, not yet ripe, but with the enormous number of 342 grains on one branch of a stalk, and our informant stated that the paddock was all ‘ ‘ much of a muchness.” There are also some very large yields of oats reported in the Lagh mohr district. Accident at Burnham. —When the down train was leaving Burnham this afternoon a serious accident occurred. A woman with two children was stepping off the train on to the platform when the train suddenly started. The jerk caused the eldest child, aged about three years to fall on the line, and before it could he rescued the wheel of one of the carriages had cut clean off one of its arms. The above are the particulars as we have been able to gather them ; we have not been able to ascertain the child’s name, which was taken on to Christchurch by the express. “ The Scarifier.” —Montague Mosley, the man who started the foolish notion that he was a lecturer, and thought he could injure Pastor Chiniquy by vamping up from old newspaper cuttings a string of what ho called “yarns” and retailing them from a platform to a dozen or so people has been before the Christchnrh R.M. on a charge of obtaining money under false pretences. He had obtained a six guinea suit from a tailor, and tendered a cheque in payment of all he was owing the architect of garments. The cheque was £7 125., and the debt amounted to £7 9s. This was squared by 3s. being given in as change. It was this 3s. upon which the “false pretences” charge was laid, for the cheque was dishonored. Mosley was dismissed, it having appeared that the tailor had taken some of Mosely’s furniture in security. Want of Trucks. —On all sides we hear of complaints among the farmers of the inconveniences they suffer for want of ac commodation at the various railway stations for want of the necessary waggons and labor to tranship their grain in any thing like a reasonable , time. Our re porter to-day heard complaints from several farmers in the Wakanuithat drays sent in good time in the morning to the Ashburton station were delayed till a late hour in the afternoon. The Government were not backward in making all sorts of promises that during the grain season every nerve would be strained to get the grain to port as rapidly as possible, but we find, that leaving the paucity of trucks out of the question, there is a deficiency even of manual labor, a deficiency certainly only too easily made good at the shortest notice. Getting into Shape. —The usual slip shod method of doing business in the Borough Council is to be revised and corrected for the future. Councillor St. Hill was very neatly and gracefully sat upon by Councillor Williamson last night as to his fondness for debate, and he will probably set his sharp wits to -work to read up standing orders, so as to find out on what point he can fire off one of his pop guns at the solid flesh and steady nerve of the vis-a-vis of his Worship. Most folks would prefer, so far as their feelings are concerned, an hour of Councillor St. Hill’s tin-tack attacks than one minute of the sledge-hammer utterances of Councillor Williamson. The Mayor announced that for the future he would not allow verbal resolutions to he made, and that he would only recognise pen and ink sketches of the ideas of the Council, This resolve on the part of the Mayor will probably shorten the business, but it will tend to do away with a deal of the comic part of the Borough’s business.
Drainage op Christchurch. The Christchurch Drainage Board have ac cepted a tender for the construction of a sewage reservoir, &o. It is under the engineer’s estimate, -which was £41,000. Timber Sale.— Messrs. Edmiston Bros, and Gundry announce in another column a sale by auction of some 75,000 feet of totara timber of various sizes, a shipment consigned to them per Star of the South from the North. The timber has arrived, and is now stacked at the auctioneer’s yards, and is well worth the inspection of builders, contractors, and others requiring some really excellent totara timber. The sale takes place on Wednesday at one o’clock. The Ram Pair.— The entries this year the Ewe and Ram Fair are rams, 1640 ; ewes, 108. This is a decrease on last year’s entries of 327 and 178 re spectively, but the quality of the animals is reported to be greatly improved. The Borough Bye-laws. —‘ ‘ Bettor late than never ” is a good old adage, and it must have been very satisfactory to the Borough Council last night to be informed that one more interview on this now hoary-headed measure would in all pro bability settle the knotty points which have so long been occupying their atten tion. We are glad for the sake of the ratepayers and the Council that the de liberation of the Municipal officers have so nearly arrived at a climax, but wo are also glad on account of the printers who will now he able to set free some ten columns of very useful type which has been in durance vile for over a year patiently awaiting the final touch to he put on them by the Engineer and Solicitor to the Municipality. A Proposed New Government Build ing.—The local commander of the police forces (cavaliy, infantry, and irregulars) applied to the Borough Council for a fresh lock-up last night. He has plenty of ac commodation for lodgers of the usual class, but is not provided with the necessary ward for neglected or orphan dogs, and he mildly laid before the Municipal authori ties the necessity for providing an orphan age. The authorities thought the request a trifle too thin, and one facetious coun cillor remarked that it was a pity they had let “ that cottage go for a five pound note, as it would have made a good asylum for the bow-wows.” As wo have so many public bodies, perhaps the architectural beauties of tho town will he added to by the erection of the dog lock-up jointly between the Borough and County Councils and the six Road Boards, and so as to give each body fair play it ought to bo octagonal, with eight compartments and a door to each, and the whole surmounted by a bull dog weather cock, with the device “ Cave canem” in bold type. How it Strikes a Stranger. —Some wanderer from the West Coast lias been up this way, and gives his impressions thus to the “Westport Times:” —Drop- ping down by the 8.40 a.m. express, I thought I would have a look at Ashbur ton, and proceed on by a following train ; this would enable me to make a few memos., and possibly give mo the oppor tunity of seeing some old Westport friends whom I knew to be resident in the town, so I stopped. I was not long in finding some of them out, and after din ner took a stroll around the town, one of them assisting as cicerone. My guide was evidently dissatisfied with the change he had made in his quarters, as he mentioned his intention to again try the West Coast ns soon as the harvesting was over. I have little doubt Ashburton is a lively enough town during the continuance of what is generally known as the grain season, hut viewing it as I did, in an inter val between the departure of the southern trains, it looked dull enough. There seemed to be plenty of idle men knocking around, and the drays and expresses about the railway station were anything but busy. Folks in Ashburton told me it was a great place entirely for opposition in matters of business—from newspaper pro prietors upwards; perhaps since the rejec tion by the burgesses of tho proprietor of one of the local papers as a candidate for the office of Mayor of the Borough, things will resume their ordinary peace footing in that community. Copper near Nelson. —The Aniseed Valley Copper Company has struck a lode of pure black oxide of copper, 2ft. Cin. wide, 120 ft. from the surface. The vein was followed down the whole distance without a break.
Grain. —The grain carried up to date on the Christchurch section of the rail way, Winchester to Amerlcy and branches, amounts to 119,331 bags. St. Stephen’s—Thanksgiving Service. —Cn Sunday thanksgiving services were held in St. Stephen’s Church, when the edifice was well filled with worship pers. The church was decorated with evergreens and flowers, while fruit, wheat, and barley, &0., adorned the altar. The Rev. W. E. Paige delivered sermons appropriate to the occasion, and harvest hymns were sung. The Rifle Championship. Okey, of Taranaki, has won the championship of New Zealand at the rifle shooting at Nel son. His aggregate points amounted to 279; Parnell, of Wanganui, following with 272 ; and Rogers, of Blenheim, with 207. Medals of L2O, LID, and L 5 were also won by the three shots named in the same competition. Plhuko.—The farmers in Auckland are becoming very anxious about the pleuro pneumonia question, and meetings on the subject arc being held. The Greymouth Harbor. —Sir John Goode’s report on the Grcymonth Harbor has been received by Government. He estimates the cost at L1G2,000, and when the plans are carried out they may under any circumstances get 10ft. at low water, and 18ft. at high water spring tides. As trade increases to the port this may be further increased to 13ft. at low water, and 21ft. at high water. He recommends deepening the lagoon channel at once, and looks on Revcll’s Lagoon and Karora Lake as very important to keep a good scour in the channel. He further recommends the reservation of all lands by the lagoon and Karora Lake for the future construc tion of docks. The Unemployed.—A deputation, representing 150 unemployed men, waited on Saturday on Messrs. Stevens and Andrews, M.H.R.’s. with the object of laying before them the necessitous circum stances of the petitioners, and ascertaining whether Government could be moved to provide work and transit thereto in’ the North Island, or failing that, to rc-opon works on the Waikari. The interview took place in the offices of Messrs. Harman and Stevens, Christchurch. The petition read to the gentlemen interviewed by the unemployed bore the signatures of 150 men, and included carpenters, brick layers, and other tradesmen, but these were for the most part accustomed to pick and shovel. Mr. Stevens said that in re ply to a telegram from him on the subject of work, the Premier had said there were more, unemployed in the North Island than there was work for,jbut if real distress followed the ingathering of the harvest in the South Island, Government would make arrangements for providing work. Messrs. Andrews and Stevens undertook to forward the petition per the Penguin, which sailed the same evening, and the gist of it would be telegraphed North to the Hon. John Hall, should the Premier have left Wellington. In the course of the interview, one of the deputation, a Mr. Matthews, said he had only earned 15s. since Christmas, and had to support a wife and family, while a Mr. Coombs could mention cases of new arri vals who for three or four months had not done a day’s work, and these were married men with large families. Ho himself had been in the colony seven months, and had five children, for whom he did not know where to look for a loaf.
District Court.— ln accordance with a recommendation of His Honor Judge Ward, at the last sitting of the Disteict Court, we learn that the legal profession of Ashburton intend to take steps to have Ashburton proclaimed a separate district in order to give his Honor jurisdiction in probate and administration, besides many other advantages in connection with the District Court. Dromobe Goods Shed. —Messrs Nelson and Coutts have completed their contract within the specified time, and the build ing is now ready for the architect to pass. This will he good news to farmers having grain in the district, as they will now have a place to store their produce. An Autumn Snow.—Tho Agricultural and Pastoral Association propose holding a grain, root, and foal show about tho end of March or early in April, and it is pro bable that an-exhibition of gang ploughs will take place about tho same date. The exhilition of cereals, will be in Messrs. Jameson Bro’s grain store, and the others at some convenient place yet to be de termined on. GePvMAN Education. —The G erman War Minister reports that out of 143,119 men recruited during the working year 1878- 79, only 2574, or 1.80 per cent., could neither read nor write. Gum-Digging. —Quite a rush was re cently made on the gum-diggings in tho Auckland district, and many of the diggers made a good thing out of it. Gum-digging, however, , has its advan tages and disadvantages as well as other occupations, and has its rowdy worship pers as well as its quiet ones. A telegram from Auckland on Saturday shows us that some of the diggers have been in trouble. —Several gum-diggers who wore summoned to tho Police Court to-day, for trespass, met in large numbers. They had been digging on freehold property, and when ordered off, flourished spears and threa tened violence. When tho constables appeared, the gum-diggers fled to the hush, resuming their digging at night. Some days ago, several charges of larceny were preferred against them, which broke down.
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BRITISH AND FOREIGN. [Renta's.) London, March 4. Three per cent consols, 97|. The Bank rate remains unchanged. The Bank of England weekly returns show a total reserve in notes and bullion of £10,025,000. Adelaide wheat and flour and Australian tallow remain at last quotations. At the wool sales to-day, 9900 bales were offered. The tone of the sale was firm, and bidding very active. (London, March 0. A series of resolutions in favor of optional local government throughout Great Britain were introduced by a member of the Opposition. A lengthy debate ensued, and on a division being called the resolutions wore negatived by the House by a large majority. At the -wool auctions over 150,000 bales have been catalogued since the opening up to yesterday. The market has a firmer tone. St. Petersburg, March 4. Moodesky, the Nihilist who was arrested in connection with the recent attempt on the life of General Melikoff, has been tried and found guilty of the offence, and sentenced to death. He will be hanged immediately. A Nihilist propaganda has been issued, expressing regret at the failure of the ex plosion at the Winter Palace, and stating that further attempts on the life of the Czar will be made unless he abdicates or grants reforms of the Constitution de manded by Nihilists. Berlin, March 4. The Emperor of Germany dined to-day at the French Embassy in this city. In the course of conversation with the ambas sador his Majesty expressed most cordial feelings towards France. AUSTRALIAN. [Reuters Tele«tarns.) Melbourne, March 5. Mr. James Service, the new Premier, has intimated that he will adhere to his reform proposals as set forth in his address last month to the electors of Maldon, namely, to maintain intact his former scheme of reform, including joint sitting on the Norwegian plan. It is expected that Mr. Service will address Ids consti tuents in a few days. The new Ministry has been sworn in by his Excellency the Governor. Mr. David Elder succeeds Mr. Murray Smith as manager , of the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company in this city. The Hon. J. W. Clarke has resolved upon selling his fine stud of horses, and retiring altogether from the turf. Hobart Town, March 6. The Legislative Council has adjourned for throe months This step has been taken in consequence of alleged dis courtsey shown by Government to the Upper House. INTERPROVINCIAL. Auckland, March 8. Government have decided to appoint two Cattle Boards for Auckland and Wai kato and have gaze tied regulations for their guidance. At a meeting of the Thames Farmers’ Club, it was stated that the cattle in that district are not diseased with pleuro, but suffered from exhaustion in consequence of the long voyage. The Premier will visit Waikato, and wall be present at the ceremony in com memoration of opening the navaigation of Upper Thames river. The rumor that Mr. Hamlin, M.H.R., intends to resign is contradicted. The volunteer officer's have met to con sider proposals for improving the volun teer forces, to bo submitted to Col. Leckie, who will forward the same to the Govern ment. Chief Paul, of Orakei has called a meeting of Kaipara tribes for the 17th. He states that chiefs from the north are expected, and the meeting Avill be important. Dr. Fox, of tiro ship Earl Granville, died at the quarantine station, Motuaihi, of low fever. Grauamstown, March 8. Salmon have been seen in numbers on the Ohinomuri river, apparently making their way up stream. The natives are catching them, but the police are taking steps to prevent them in future. Vernor, agent for the Norwich Union, concerned in the disputed case Driscoll versus the company, has been dismissed. Gisborne, March 8. The case of forgery against Mr. Ward, solicitor, still occupies the court. Napier, March 8. The Premier arrived this morning, and proceeds north this afternoon. The Lincolnshire delegates also arrived by the Arawata, and will stay till Tues day. Mr. Power, Sheep Inspector, retires, and Mr. Canning, of Nelson, takes tem porary charge, pending the appointment of Mr. Pasley from Canterbury. New Plymouth, March 8. A telegram has been received from Mr. Rees, the Harbor Board Engineer, at pre sent in England, to the effect that the levels in connection with the harbor works will mo it likely be altered, and advising the immediate suspension of all works until his arrival in Now Plymouth. Ac cordingly the men on the harbor works on Saturday received a week’s notice, and in the meantime a special meeting of the
Board will most likely bo called to confirm the action before the men are paid off. A meeting has been called, fay the Mayor to arrange for the reception of our volunteers on'their return from Nelson on Saturday next, specially ’Volunteer Okey, who has won «the Champion Belt of the Colony. It is also intended to invite them and the Auckland and Thames Volunteers ashore, and entertain thorn at a banquet. Tire town of Now Plymouth was lighted with gas for the first time on Saturday night-; the quality of tho gas was good. Carterton, March 8. Philip Gooden, fanner, was again burnt put yesterday morning. This is the third fire at the same place. W ellington, March 8. The Railway Commission commenced its sittings this morning. Mr. Oswald Curtis was elected chairman, Mr. Edward Downey was unpointed secretary, and Mr. Mitchell shorthand reporter. The Com mission then adjourned. The Commis sioners visit several parts of the colony after concluding their sittings hero. The Minister for Public Works left for Picton and West Coast ports this evening, to thoroughly investigate the system of working the railways in those districts. The total subscriptions raised in aid of the Irish distress fund is L 670. At the inquest to-day on the body of Robert Campbell, seaman on hoard the Go-ahead, who died suddenly on the pas sage here, the jury returned a verdict of death by natural causes. • A seaman on hoard the Goahead, named Robert Campbell, died suddenly yesterday afternoon during the vessel’s passage from Napier here. He was at the wheel, when he was observed suddenly to fall down. All restoratives were of no avail, and lie expired in a few minutes. An elderly man named Henry Ashton -was charged at the Police Court on Saturday with attempting suicide by jump ing off the wharf. He was remanded till Friday. Oamabu, March 8. Two severe shocks of earthquake were felt at about 12’30 on Saturday morn ing, there only being a few seconds be tween the shocks. Dunedin, March 8. At the twelfth annual meeting of the Standard Insurance. Company to-day the report, which did not recommend pay ment of any dividend, was adopted. Messrs. J. Reid and J. Curie were re elected directors. Several burglaries have been reported to the police. On Thursday tho residence of Mr. Kohn, jeweller, was entered, and jewellery valued at Ll5O abstracted. An Order in Council has been issued, ordering a special sitting of the Supreme Court on the 15th. This is necessary owing to the failure to adjourn the court at the conclusion of Mackenzie v. Smith’s case. At tho City Court, Edward Rees (13) and Jas McElhenny were charged with stealing. The master of the industrial school stated that since McElhenny’s ad mission the school had got into a dis organised state. He said he was just as happy doing wrong as right, and did not care for gaol floggings. He was sentenced to two months’ imprisonment and Rees to six months’, the former to receive twelve stripes with the cat-o’-nine-tails, the latter twelve with a birch rod. Mr. Stewart, M.H.R., telegraphed to Mr. Oliver —“ A deputation of unem ployed have just waited on me. They state that a meeting attended by 500 people was held this morning to urge that the Government should find employment on the Hinden section and Mullocky Gully. The unemployed represent car penters, bricklayers, a few engineers, and a largo number of ordinary laborers. Many are recent arrivals, and a number married. What can Government do for them 1 Case scorns to he one of urgency.” Scarlet fever and typhoid are very rife in the city and suburbs. A serious accident happened on the Port line on Friday afternoon. Margaret M'Kenzie, aged 14, got into the Oamn.ru instead of the Port train, and did not find out her mistake until tho train had pro ceeded on its journey. Whether she fell or attempted to jump out of the carriage is not known, hut she was picked up insensible on the line near Burke’s brewery by a woman who was passing. Her skull was found to bo fractured, and she was removed to the hospital as quickly as possible ; no hopes arc entertained of her recovery. A severe shock of earthquake was felt a little before one on Saturday morning Invercargill, March 8. A slight shock of earthquake was felt hero on Saturday morning. Pastor Chimqny is expected here on Saturday. A strong committee is making arrangements for his reception.
THE KELSON PRIZE FIRING.
(By Telegraph.) Rifle Camp, Biugutwater. March 6. Match No. 1G just completed. The winning team is the Dunedin City Guards, Blenheim Rifles second, Wellington City Rifles third. Scores .-—Dunedin Guards Capt. Wilson, 91 ; Fox, 81 ; Smith, 95 ; Coventry, 100 ; Webster, 95. Total, 4G2. March 8. In match No. 15 (Ladies’) 10 prizes are given. The ranges ai-e 200 and 300 yards. The winners are ; —l, A. Ballinger ; 2, Richardson—each 50 ; Beach, Acheson, H. Dixon, Mogridge, Lieut. Adams, Morris, and Payntcr—each 48 ; Hunter, 47- The other scores are :—McKee, J. Ross and Harding—each 47; Turner, King, Oakoy, Milne, A. Thomas, Smith, Gordon, Downio, and Christie—each 46 ; Rogers J. Hunter, McKenzie, Morrison, Haycock, F. France, C. France, Coventry, Clark, Fenton, Marshall, Webster, Segt. Haslett, A. Dixon, Muller, Armstrong, andH. Sutton—each 45; Griffiths, Roper, Buckley, Weir, Roley, Mair, Thomas, A. McKenzie, Hutchinson, H. Rose, Price, Corporal Haslett, and D. Thurston—each 44 ; Edy, Kellew, Jamison, Cummings, Parslaw, Dalgleish, W. Ballinger, Hay, Lewis, and Cooper—each 43 ; Gilchrist, Strachan, Hood, Menzies, F. Soper, Skinner, Robinson, Hoskins, Purnell, Bannister, Prouse, Tandy, Ellis, Somer ville, Barriball, Thurson, Coleman, and Wilson —each 42 ; Taylor, Currie, Davy, Penk, McKae, Gcll, Fairs, Maddock, Fearson—each 41 ; McCredio, Stagg, Bun-, and Hawes—each 40 ; Craugher, Hodges, Desfargis, Turner, Mason, P. Smith, Hislop, and Monk—39 ; Winter, F. Smith, F. Sutton, Fox, Lee, Monson —each 38 ; Capt. Thompson, W. Sutton, Crawe and Lyon—each 37 ; Black, 35 ; McKenzie, 34. The winner of the prize for the greatest number of bulls eyes is Acheson, with 65. 8 p. m. Match 13, North v. South Island, for rifles, was won by the South with one point. The scores are—South : Rogers, 56 ; Acheson, 47 ; Paynter, 66 ; Webster, 56 ; Buckley, 52 ; M'Kcnzio, 61 ; Hood, 60 ; Richardson, 64 ; Christie, 51 ; Tur ner, 56 ; total, 571. North : Oakey, 52 ; Purnell, 49 ; Cummings, 49; Monk, 52 ; Haslett, 64 ; M‘Kee, 49 ; Hay, 58 ; Tay lor, 59 ; Downie, 68 ; Marr, 59 ; total, 57°. The consolation match is just com pleted. The winners are—l, Sinclair (Christchurch) 73 ; 2, J. Ballinger, 72 ; 3, Frearson, 71 ; 4, Hutchison, 71; 5, Bradly, 70 ; 6, Hay, 70 ; 7, Cochrane, 70; 8, Howell, 69 ; 9, Mcßae, 68 ; 10, Hastel, 67 ; 11, Howie, 67; 12 Bannister, 66. Match 19 was commenced, and will be continued in the morning, when match 18 (both long distance matches) will also be fired. The cavalry tournament takes place at Richmond on Wednesday, when the meet ing will terminate.
ASHBURTON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.
FIRST FLO WE a SHOW. For some weeks past the almost newly formed Horticultural Society has been working hard, with the object of establish ing itself on a firm and sound basis, and with a view to helping its popularity it resolved upon holding a show this month. To many who have been long residents in the township, but who have only casually looked into the vegetable kingdom in our. midst, an undertaking like a flower show in March was regarded with many mis givings. There wore few gardens, they said, and there were fewer gardeners. Floral enthusiasts wore scarce, and those that did flourish had had but scant time and opportunity to break in their young land to delicate duty of flower raising. Difficulties of every kind were conjured up and though the committee were not only hopeful but confident of making the show a success, there were many. warm sup porters of the Society who were despon dent over the undertaking. But the event itself when it did come off last. Saturday took everyone —hopeful friends, confident committee, and misgiving ad visers of caution—with a surprise that was delightfully pleasant. Out from neighbor ing suburban villas, from the nurseries of Messrs. Sealy Bros, and G. T. Smith, from the plots of business men, cultivated in the cool of the mornings and evenings, before business commenced and after it had closed —a work that smoothed out the first beginning of many a wrinkle of melancholy—from the gardens of the cot tagers, gradually increasing in number and growing in beauty as they grow in age ; and from the most unlikely and un promising back yards in busy East street —came contributions from Flora’s king dom that filled all with a gladsome astonishment, and told ns that the Society had not started too soon, bat that the townspeople have been standing in then own light, and that a show might easily have been held long ago, to delight every soul in the town who had a mind and a soul above him to whom— A primrose by the river’s brim A yellow primrose was to him : And it was nothing more.” The show was a great success, we have said ; and was so in every way. The ex hibits were numerous, numbering between 300 and 400, and every class almost in a schedule that represented 140 odd dif ferentj opportunities for competition was fairly represented. The Town Hall was handsomely got up for the occasion with evergreens, native vegetation such as the ti-palm, the grace ful toi-toi grass, numerous sheaves of ratipo flower, ana flax wreaths, garnished here and there with the not very beautiful but certainly peculiar flax sticks, with their loads, of black seed pods. Down the centre of the room ran two long benches, on which stood the pot plants and cut flowers ; round the sides wore the vege tables ; virile the stage had the honor .of holding a perfect cornucopia of fruit, and a largo collection of couifera. The extra exhibits were on tables under the gal lery, and here also were to be found the flowers for exhibition.
We have scarcely space to go into exten sive details of the exhibition, seeing that we give the full prize list below, but there were several articles that we can scarcely pass without special mention. We noted a large variegated Wellington!*, the ex hibition of Messrs Sealy Bros., and raised by. them from the seed. We are given to understand that this specimen is the only one in Canterbury. Considering the lateness of the season, Messrs Sealy and Mr. Poyntz must be complimented on their fuschias, and the general display of pot plants was very good indeed. The Secretary in calling our attention to the dahlias shown by Messrs. Nairn and Son, made use of an expression which wc gladly repeat—“ They were a show in them selves.” We confess to being more prosaic, however, than poetical, and while wo admired the flowers, we could not help being pleased, though in a different way, with the vegetables. They were a grand show—both as regards quantity and quality—and they show what our little township is able to do, and give an earnest of what may yet be expected of her. We must notice Mr. Gordon Holmes’ cabbage —it was, as we heard it called, “a terror,” and not a few were brought up “all standing ” as they did the round of the hall and reached the huge vegetable. We would gladly continue our notice of the splendid show —it is an agreeable duty— but space forbids. Still, we must notice Mr. E. G. Wright’s grapes—black Ham burg and black Muscat—that would bear comparison with any grown anywhere ; nor must wo forget Dr. Trevor’s poaches, a dish that made us a good deal better pleased with Ashburton than we had been before. And last—not least —the ladies’ bouquets were a treat. The prize takers were Miss Saunders, Mrs. Sealy, and Miss Porter, among the ladies, while the floral designs of the gentlemen competitors were very grand. The piano was made use of at in tervals during the evening by kindly volunteers—-a kindness that was much ap preciated by the 400 or 500 people who at-, tended to enjoy the show. We are glad to learn to that the show financially is a success. . The following is the PRIZE LIST. ROT PLANTS —OPEN CLASS. Fuschias, one entry (6 plants, varie ties) ; Ist. prize, Scaly Bros. Fuschias, one entry ; 3 plants (varie ties)—lst. prize, Sealy Bros ; 2nd. prize, Sealy Bros. Fuschias, one entry ; one specimen plant—lst. prize. Scaly Bros. Geraniums, one entry (zonale) 6 plants (varieties) —Ist prize, G. T. Smith. Geraniums, one entry (zonale) ; 3 plants (varieties) —Ist prize, Sealy Bros. Geraniums, two entries ; 1 specimen plant—lst prize, Sealy Bros ; 2nd J. S. Savage. Geraniums, one entries : four double varieties: Ist prize, ‘•maly Bros. ; 2nd, Scaly Bros. Geraniums, two entries: one specimen plant: Ist prize, Scaly Bros. Geraniums, one entry; (four varie gated) : Ist prize, Sealy Bros. Primula Sinensis, one entry; four plants : Ist prize, Sealy Bros. Coleus, two entries ; (two varieties) ; Ist prize, S. Poyntz ; 2nd, Sealy Bros. Cyclamen, two entries ; two plants ; Ist prize, Sealy Bros. ; 2nd, Scaly Bros. Petunias, three entries; double or single (four varieties): Ist prize, Scaly Bros. ; 2nd, G. T. Smith. Conifers, three entries ; (12 varieties) named : Ist prize, Sealy Bros. Best specimen ornamental foliage pot plant two entries : Ist prize, Sealy Bros. Best specimen (new or rare plant of any kind) two entries : Ist prize, Sealy Bros. Collection of 3 pot plants (varieties) not otherwise specified, two entries: Ist prize, Sealey Bros. ; .2nd, E. G. Wright. POT PLANTS —AMATEUR CLASS. Fuschias, three entries; (three plants) varieties : Ist prize, S. Poyntz ; 2nd, W. Davison. Fuschias, two entries ; one specimen plant: Ist prize, S. Poyntz ; 2nd, Miss Henderson. Geraniums (zonale), one entry; speci men plant : 2nd prize, J. Pilkington. Best specimen of ornamental pot plants, one entry : Ist prize, S. Poyntz. Collection of four pot plants (varieties), not otherwise specified, two entries : Ist prize, S. Poyntz. Best specimen of now or rare plant, two entries : Mr. Mitchell, highly com mended. CUT FLOWERS —OPEN CLASS. Roses, two entries; G blooms—lst prize, G. T. Smith. Verbenas, four entries : 2nd prize, Sealy Bros.; H. 0. Jacobson, highly com mended.
Pansies, one entry: Ist prize G. T. Smith. ; ■ : ' . Dahlias, one entry: Ist prize, Scaly Bros. Gladioli, one entry : Ist prize, Scaly Bros. Marigolds, one entry (African, orange, and lemon) : Ist prize, Sealey Bros. Bist collection Dxanthus, one entry; Ist prize Sealy Bros. Best collection petunias, four entries : Ist prize, Sealy Bros.; 2nd, G. T. Smith; H. C. Jacobson, highly commended. Best collection of antirrhinums, two entries: Ist prize, G. T. Smith; 2nd, Sealy Bros. Asters, three entries : Ist prize, Sealy Bros.; 2nd, G. T. Smith. Phlox one entry (G varieties): Ist prize, Scaly Bros. . Best collection of cut flowers, four entries (L2 varieties') ; Ist prize, G. T. Smith; 2nd, Sealy Bros.; H. C. Jacobson, highly commended. CUT FLOWERS—AMATEURS J Boses, one entry (G blooms) : No prize. Verbenas, one entry : H. 0. Jacobson, highly commended. Gladioli, two entries : Ist prize, A. 11. Shury ; 2nd, A. H. Shury. Asters, two entries : Ist prize, A. 11. Shury. Marigolds, one entry (French) A. 11. Shury. Best collection of Antirrhinums, one enbiy: H. 0. Jacobson,highly commended. Best collection of cut flowers, four entries : Ist prize, Mrs. Mitchell ; Miss Henderson, highly commended.. Best hand bouquet, three entries (for ladies only): Ist prize. Miss S. Saunders ; 2nd, Mrs. Scaly. Best hand bouquet, four entries (not to exceed G inches in diameter) ; Ist prize, G. T. Smith; 2nd, G.. T. Smith. Best table bouquet, six entries : Mrs. Sealy. Best floral design, two entries : Ist prize, Sealy Bros.; 2nd G. T. Smith. Best collection of ferns, in cultivation, two entries : Ist prize, Sealy Bros. ; 2nd, Mrs. Mitchell. Best exhibit of musk, one entry : Ist prize, H. Fooks. FRUIT (OPEN CLASS). Outdoor grapes, one entry Four bunches. Miscellaneous collection, one entry : Ist prize, G. T. Smith. Peaches, six entries (best sis) : Ist prize, J. S. Savage; 2nd, J. Simmonds. Apples, throe entries (dessert): Ist pi’ize, J. S. Savage. Apples, three entries (cooking) : Ist prize, J. Simmonds. Filbert or cob nuts, two entries : Ist prize, G. T. Smith. Special collection of fruit, one entry (by fruiterers only) : Ist prize, J. S. Savage; 2nd, J. S. Savage. Best exhibit of grapes : Ist prize, E. G. Wright. FRUIT (AMATEUR CLASS). Grapes, two entries (four bunches) : Ist prize, J. S. Savage. ‘ Peaches, five entries (four) ; Ist prize, Dr. Trevor ; 2nd, Mrs. Trevor; G. H. St. Hill, highly commended. Nectarines, one entry (four) : Ist prize, G. H. St. Hill.
Extra exhibit, seedling peaches : Ist prize, J. Ward. Best collection, six pears, one entry: Ist prize, J. S. Savage. Filberts or cob nuts, one entry: Ist prize, J. S. Savage. Extra exhibit of peaches : W. T. Davi son, highly commended. Best collection apples, two entries : Ist prize, J. Hunt. VEGETABLES (OPEN - CLASS). Cucumbers, two entries (best two) : Ist prize, G. T. Smith ; 2nd, G. T. Smith. Pumpkins, three entries (two heaviest); Ist, G. H. St. Hill; 2nd, E. G. Wrigat. Vegetable marrows, five entiles : Ist prize, G. T. Smith ; 2nd, J. C. Bell. Celery, three entries : Ist prize, E. G. Wright. Cabbages, four entries : Ist prize, E. G. Wright ; 2nd, G. T. Smith. , j Cabbages, two entries (red): Ist prize, G. T. Smith ; 2nd, J. Simmonds. Carrots, eight entries: lst,E. B. Pearce; 2nd, J. Simmonds. Turnips, eight entries ; Ist prize, G. T. Smith ; 2nd, G. T. Smith. Onions, six entries : Ist prize, J. Sim monds ; 2nd, Jos. Hunt. Extra exhibit, cschalote ; Ist. prize, J. Simmonds. Parsnips, two entries : Ist prize, J. Simmonds. Lettuce, two entries : Ist prize, G. T, Smith ; 2nd, J. T. Smith. Beetroot, five entries Ist prize, J. Ward ; 2nd, J. Simmonds. Beans for table, five entries : E. G. Wright ; 2nd, G. T. Smith. Savoj-s, five entries : Ist 6. T. Smith ; 2nd, E. G. Wright. Potatoes, kidney, fourteen entries ; Ist prize, H. Rookc; 2nd, G. T. Smith. Highly commended ; J. Simmonds. Potatoes, round, sixteen entries : Ist prize, J. Simmonds; 2nd, J. M. Cam bridge. Peas, twenty-five pods— four entries • first prize, E. G. Wright; 2nd, E. G. Wright. Rhubarb, six sticks, 3 entries: Ist prize, G. T. Smith ; 2nd, E. G. Wright. Best collection of vegetables, three entries : Ist prize, E- G. Wright; 2nd, G. T. Smith. Honey in comb, four entries : Ist prize, Mrs. Mulford ; 2nd, J. Simmonds. Beans, broad, twenty-five pods, two entries : Ist. prize, E. G. Wright. VEGETABLES —AMATBUK CLASS. Cucumbers, two entries: Ist prize, J. Slee. Pumpkins, two entries : Ist prize, Miss Henderson ; 2nd, Maurice Mayo. Cabbages, two entries: Ist prize, Maurice Mayo. Vegetable marrows, two entries : Ist prize, T. Williams. Tomatoes, red and yellow three entries, Ist prize, S. B. Nelson ; 2nd, H. Stephen son. Rhubarb, one entry : highly com mended, P. Mayo. Celery, two heads. No prize. Carrots, eight entries : Ist prize, B. C. Smith : 2nd, Mrs. Mulford. Turnips, bunch of six, two entries : Ist prize, M. Mayo. Onions,, four entries : Ist prize, H. Rooke ; 2nd, H; W. Barratt. Onion, new giant rocca : one entry, highly commended, F. Mayo. Parsnips, three entries : Ist prize, Mrs. Mulford ; 2nd, H. W. Barratt. Beetroot, three entries : Ist prize, J. Per main. Peas, twenty-five pods : highly com mended. H. C. Jacobson. Beans, fit for table, three entries : Ist prize, J. C. Bell. Savoys, five entries : Ist prize, Maurice Mayc ; 2nd, J Slee. Best collection of vegetables, two en tries ; E. Ling. EXTEA PRIZES. Best collection of potatoes, 7s. 6d., given by Mr. G. T. Smith: Prize, J. Portei’. Best tri-colored geranium, 7s. 6d., given by Mr. Charlton :- No entry. Best hand bouquet, made by girls under 13 years of age, 65., given by Mr. G. J. Ansteo : Prize, Miss Porter. Best collection of apples, not less than six varieties—open to amateurs only— given by Mr. T. Sealy ; Prize, J. Sim monds. Best two double fuschias, one light and one dark, given by Mr. Poyntz : No entry. Best rose—exhibited by amateurs only —7s. Gd., given by Mr. J. Sealy. No entry. Best Swiss rose, grown in pot, ss. given by Mi’. Elston : No entry. Best grape vine, grown in pot, 55., given by Mr. Elston : Prize, Scaly Bros. Best vegetable marrow open to amateurs only—ss., given by Mr. T. Wilfiains; Prize, W, T. Davison,
ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL.
The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the Ashburton Borough Council was held last night at the Council’s office. Present— His Worship the Mayor, and Messrs. A. Orr, G. St. Hill, D. Williamson, G. Par kin, G. M. Robinson, T. Bullock, and E. Saunders; chairman’s statement. The Chairman said that since the last ordinary mooting had been held, the councillors had inspected Mr. Saunders’ scheme, which had been Mr. Fooks instructed to would bone -essary to advertise the ap pointment of the rate collector; and he (the Mayor) would also suggest that the Sergeant of Police be instructed to Ibf'k up all dogs which were not re gistered, as the borough being so much in debt, it was > incumbent on the -Oonncil to look to every source of revenue. The financial statement was then read as follows :—Balance at Bank, Dr. L69G IGs. 7d. ; rates collected since last meeting, L 7 4s. ; rates collected previously, L 1059 4s. ; rents, L 7 4s. ; dog licenses, L 26 10s. ; dog licenses pre viously collected, Ll 3. Total—Lilli 2s. The Mayor stated that he had been re ported wrongly in the papers last ordi nary meeting. He had stated that a certain amount of rates were to Mr. T. Bullock’s debit in the rate book, and ho had called attention to the fact, but not with any intention of saying what might give offence to Mr. Bullock. THE DRAINAGE QUESTION. The Mayor stated that he had written to the County Council for assistance to wards the drainage of .the Borough ; and he had noticed that the subject had been deferred for a month on the motion of Mr. Bullock. Mr. Bullock, in explanation, said he was surprised to see himself reported as not having paid his rates on four-sections. Two of two sections never belonged to him. He had long ago paid his own rates, and also -rates due by his tenants. THE FIRE BRIGADE. A letter was read from the Ashburton Fire Brigade, asking payment of the L 25 voted to them by the Council, and also asking that the Council’s promise regard-. ing the finding of uniforms for the brigade may be fulfilled. The Mayor considered it absolutely necessai'y that the present quarter should bo tided over before they could pay the sum asked for. and the brigade could not look for any payment towards uniforms until the overdraft at the Bank had been paid. The Fire Insurance Association had agreed to reconsider the amount of their subscription towards the brigade. Mr. Parkin said unless any payment was made to the brigade that that body would have to resign. It was impossible for them to continue their duties without assistance. Mr. St. Hill did not think the letter should be received, knowing as the brigade did, the straits in which the Council’s funds were, and he thought the brigade should have waited until they knew the Council were in funds. Mr. Parkin said that none of the brigade received any emolument, and more than that, three members had become respon sible for the cost of the bell. Mr. Bullock said ho must agree with Mr. Parkin. There had been a promise to the brigade to pay this subsidy, and the Council were duty bound to pay the money. Mr. Saunders proposed, Mr, St. Hill seconded —“ That the money be paid as soon as the Council is in funds.” He did not think it would be right to break the engagement made with the Bank not to overdraw their account after the 31st March. The resolution wqA<yj^^. THE WATER HiSStoCHEME A letter was read from the Upper Ash burton Road Board granting permission to the borough to cut a channel to bring water down Winter’s road, providing the borough will pay all damages in the future that may he incurred by such channel either to roads or private property. It was resolved to acknowledge the let ter with tnanks. , COUNTY COUNCIL GRANT FOR DRAINAGE, The clerk to the County Council wrote stating that the consideration of their ap plication for a grant to assist in the drain age of the town was! deferred till next meeting. The Mayor asked Mx% Bullock why he had moved a resolution to this effect ? Mi*. Bullock said he had asked for an adjournment, as he was not possessed of data to go on with the discussion. ; Mr. Williamson considered., that the work being a mutual one, the-;borough’s claim was not only a fair, but also a legal one. , SUNDAY TRADING. A letter was read from Christchurch Municipal Council enclosing the following resolution—“ This Council deprecates the action of those in this, city who expose their goods for sale on the Lord’s day; and that they deeply regret that the Municipal Acts do not empower the, muni cipalities to make a bye-law to suppress such practices; and further that this Council pledges itself to act in conjunction with other municipalities to petition the Governor in Council, or the legislature of this colony, to pass an Act to prohibit Sunday trading.” ■' His Worship was glad to observe such a resolution had been passed, and thought the Council should give all the assistance in their power to help the Chistchurch Municipality. Mr. St. Hill thought a bye-law should be passed compelling shutters to be put up on a Sunday.—(Laughter). Mr. "Parkin proposed, and Mr. Orr seconded —“ That this Council endorses the action of the Christchurch City Council-,” which was passed. DOG HOUSE FOR VaGRANT CURS. . ;
Sergeant Pratt wrote, calling attention to the regulation by which all dogs, not having the badge of registration on them were liable to be at once seized, and within 24 hours destroyed. He pointed out the necessity of the borough erecting a house for the safe custody of the dogs. The or* dinance stated t£ that all unregistered dogs or any dogs at large without the badge of registration wheresoever found may be destroyed.” * The Mayor said he agreed with the principal (embodied in the letter, but not with the time allowed. It would be un fair to imprison and destroy a dog in 24 hours’ notice. The difficulty might be got over by making the time 48 hours and advertising the description of dogs imprisoned ; but: it would be necessary for the borough to erect the house, and as it would be in the borough perhaps the county would object to pay part of the cost. , Mr. St. Hill could not see why the borough should erect a dog lock-up more' than a lock-up for drunkards. Mr. Saunders moved—“ That the police be asked the probable cost of the establish ment, also the practice of other boroughs in such cases.” Mr. St. Hill seconded, and the motion was passed. THE SIX-SHIIiXJNG LETTEH. Mr. B. G. Crisp wrote as follows : “With reference to the letter of Miss Callaghan as to the rate collector having no legal claim upon her for 65., handed me by the Town Olerk for my explanation, I now ' have : to ■■ that as this matter has been before a legal tribunal, I doubt not will see the propriety: of leaving it to,that tribunal. As a matter of common fair-play, as -well as a matter of common courtesy, might I submit to you that when, on any future occasion the conduct of any person em ployed by you is to be brought into ques tion, and under discussion, that person may reasonably be considered to be entitled to a notice, informing him of the
THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, TUESDAY, MARCH 9, 1880.
THE NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY WAS started about five years ago. The proprietors at first in tended to manufacture for the Trade only, but, owing to the persistent op position of importers and Shop keepers who could make a better profit on the imported article, they were compelled in self defence to open Branches for the sale of their goods direct to the public. In this they but followed the example of some of the largest manufacturers at home, and the Public, by purchasing at the undermentioned Branches, will SAVE THE PROFIT OF MIDDLEMEN, AND OBTAIN A SUPERIOR ARTICLE. BRANCHES. Invercargill Christchurch Wellington Dunedin Ashburton Auckland Oamaru Nelson New Plymouth Timaru Wanganui Napier A SINGLE GARMENT AT WHOLESALE PRICE. W. SPARROW, Manager, Ashburton Branch, 588g* New Zealand Clothing Factory. 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 Cptter 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 his 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 NOTICE TO FARMERS. 7JIHE undersigned will be prepared to treat with farmers and others in Ashbur ton, every Wednesday and Saturday, for the PURCHASE of GRAIN, or SHIP MENT on ACCOUNT of GROWERS. JOSEPH CLARK. February 28, 1880. 550g* TO FARMERS. f undersigned are CASH BUYERS of WHEAT, or will make LIBERAL ADVANCES on shipments to London on growers’ account. MILES, HASSAL, & CO., Christchurch ; MILES, ARCHER, & CO., 8660 Timaru. MESSRS. H. MATSON AND CO., AUCTIONEERS, &c., Hold fortnightly stock SALES at Ashburton and Tinwald. Next sale at ASHBURTON YARDS, on TUESDAY, March IG, 1880. C. PERCY COX, 42*i a* Agent, Ashburton. |
AG/1880/AG_18800309/MM_01/0003.xml | 6,684 | matter to be discussed, and time of dis cussion. “ Had this course been adopted in my case, the present unpleasant position of this matter had never been reached. —I remain, Ac., Edwd, G. Crisp.” Mr. Robinscn was of opinion that Mr. Crisp thought the Council were wizards, as he appeared to consider the matter should have been laid before him some days pre vious to the meeting of the Council. Mr. Crisp’s letter was a preposterous one. Mr. St Hill said the R.M. had ruled the Borough Solicitor could not claim his expenses ; he _to do the borough’s work, and ;he question was, had Mr. Crisp a right to'charge for such work as private work-? He would move “ That this Council disapproves of the Borough Solicitor’s charging this amount.” A lively discussion then took place as to the correctness of the resolution as stated in the minute book, Councillor St. Hill making a strong attack on the Borough Solicitor in reference to the alleged over charge of 6s. His Worship said he would decline re ceiving any resolutions in future unless they were handed to him in writing. Mr. G. M. Robinson seconded the reso lution, and could not see the fairness of of the Solicitor drawing pay from both the Council and the ratepayers. Mr. Bullock thought it was necessary before passing this resolution to define the duties of the Solicitor. Mr. Parkin said it was evident that the Solicitor’s duties were to have at once taken out summonses, and not to have written letters and charged for them. • Mr. Williamson said he did not attend this Council to listen to the eloquence of Mr. St. Hill all night. He would call the attention of the Mayor to clause 39 of the bye-laws, and it was not in accordance with that condition that Mr. Hill should arro gate to himself the right to answer every Councillor on every possible occasion ; and he for one would not attend the Council unless it was conducted in accordance with the customs of other public bodies, and the rules laid down. Mr. Saunders fully agreed with Mr. Williamson’s remarks. Unless the work of the Council were carried on in ac cordance with the rules, it would impos sible for the clerk to take proper minutes. Mr. St. Hill persisted in making remarks in an interjectional manner. He agreed so far with the terms of the resolution, but he was of opinion that consideration should be deferred. Mr. Orr would like to know if the Col lector was instructed to obtain the assis tance of the solicitor, in collecting the rates. The Collector said he had showed Mr. Crisp the defaulters list, and asked him the best means of getting the rates in. Mr. Crisp said the simplest way would be to advise them by letter. The resolution was then put and carried. Mr. Bullock suggested that the over due rates should be tacked on to the next rate due, so as to prevent expenses. A minute of a meeting held on January 12th was produced, showing that tho in structions were to sue at once. THE WESLEYAN PARSONAGE RATE. Rev. W. Keall again wrote, drawing the attention of the Council to the un fairness of charging the Wesleyan Church trustees with rates on the parsonage when it was a custom all over the colony not to tax any church property ; also asking that a x-ate already paid be refunded. Mr. Bullock said he had been informed that in other boroughs no church property was rated. He was aware the borough was fully entitled to the rate,.but he would suggest the Clerk write to other boroughs to know what the custom was. The Mayor contended that under clause 115 they had no p jaucAo remit the rates. Mr. Williamson—lf we can’t pay the L 25 due to the Fire Brigade we cannot remit these rates. Mr. Orr—-It is the custom, lam told, from Auckland to the Bluff, not to collect these rates. moTedi and Mr. Parkin seconded—" That the letter be acknow ledged, and a reply forwarded that the Borough could not move in the matter. ” The resolution'was carried. It was resolved to correspond with other municipalities as to the custom with regard to property held by religious bodies. BYE-LAWS. The Mayor said it was time these bye laws were completed, and he hoped the committee would exercise more diligence. The Town Clerk said He believed the Borough Solicitor wanted to see the Borough Engineer once more before they would be ready. THE RESERVE COMMITTEE. The Maj’or said the Reserve Committee had resolved to sell the lease of some of the reserves by auction. the water supply scheme. Mr. C. E. Fooks reported on the pro posed water supply. He had taken all the necessary levels, and explained the plans of the proposed work as prepared by him. The scheme provided for an alternative course in the Domain. Mr. Saunders said both Dr. Trevor and himself, as members of the Domain Board, would agree to the scheme in any direc tion, and firm of Saunders Bros, would offer any facility towards the prosecution of the work so far as their race was con cerned. Mr. Bullock reminded Mr. Fooks that in January, 1879, this same scheme was brought before the Council, and was re ported by him as impracticable as a tem porary scheme, and was in consequence abandoned for the permanent one. Mr. Fooks would point out that it would he necessary to provide the needful crossings on Winter’s road to private pro perty. Mr. Saunders would propose that the engineer be requested to prepare working plans and specifications for the work, and the clerk be instructed tn call for tenders to be sent in by Monday, March 22nd. He thought the work done by the Council in discussing the water scheme last year had been well spent, as it had led to a speculation on' the part Of the Council which would prove a most profitable one. The LSOOO invested in pipes was spent when iron was at its cheapest, and iron had since risen in value 50 per cent. Tho Council did not want these pipes, and they could sell them and do without taxes for some years. Mr. St. Hill seconded, and the motion was carried. SIGNING THE RATE BOOK. The Mayor, and Messrs. Saunders and Orr were appointed to sign the rate book. the late golleotor. Mr. Harry Friedlander wished to know his locus standi, as his term of office had now expired, and summonses had been issued for overdue rates. Mr. Bullock said he considered the late collector had done his work well, and de served every credit for the manner he had worked. Only L 73 remained uncollected, the major portions of which was for rates due on sections charged twice over, and for reserves wrongly placed on the roll. He moved a vote of thanks to the late col lector for the energy he had displayed in collecting the. rates.—Carried. THE RAY SHEET. Sundry small amounts were passed for payment, and the Council adjourned.
MOUNT SOMERS ROAD BOARD.
The ordinary monthly meeting of this Board was held at the office, Mount Somers, on Monday, March Ist, Pre sent—Messrs. W. C. Walker (Chair man), Isaac Taylor, and Duncan Cameron. —Correspondence was read as follows :—From Mr. 0. G. Tripp, relative to the Coal-pit road. The Clerk was directed to reply.—A letter was read from Mr. William Hows-m, informing the Board that he would be unable to carry out bis contract for the cottage and stable at Mount Somers, unless the Board could see their way to making him an advance of £75 on his tender ; as the Beard did not consider they could entertain this proposal, it was decided to accept the tender of Messrs. Nelson and Coutts. — From Messrs. Hubbard and Browne, civil engineers, &c., offering to carry out any professional works needed by the Board. —From the Ashburton County Council, informing the Board that they have ac cepted the Board’s recommendation, and have appointed Mr. B. Clark as pound keeper to the Mount Somers pound for six mouths ; also informing the Board that the bye-laws for the conduct of the pound came into force on March Ist, 1880.—A circular was received from the Minister for Public Works, advising the Board as to the interpretation of the term “gazetted.”—The Clerk was instructed to call for tenders for the re-fonnatiou of the township road, and also for the for mation and metalling of 20 chains of the Ashburton Gorge road.—The Clerk fwas directed to write to Mr. Douald Forbes, informing him that unless his contract for the maintenance of the Spread Eagle roads is carried on within seven days, the Board will put men on to complete the necessary repairs at his expense. With reference to J. Fcrgusson’s contract, the Board decided to refund his deposit, make him a small allowance for the work done, and cancel the contract —The Col lector was instructed to sue for all rates outstanding for the year 1878-9. —The Clerk was directed to write to the survey office, Christchurch, requesting to bo fur nished with tracings of the Alford Forest roads, and sections between Steven’s store, and Morgan’s Hotel ; also a tracing of the Ashburton Gorge road near the coal-pits.—The Clerk was instructed to report upon the road from the Spread Eagle to the Singletree.—The pay-sheet amounting to £149 19s. Id. having been passed for payment, the Board adjourned.
CHISPA’S LETTER.
(From the Ashburton Herald, March 6.) “I am not yet so bald that you can see my brains. ” —Long fellow. A couple of my sporting acquaintances got hit pretty hard over Mata winning the Dunedin Cup ; they laid out their month’s wages on Titania and went broke over the business, and then they laid their heads together with a view of raising the wind] Their ideas in that direction were in genious, and I think original. Each of them owns a buck jumping horse (neither of the animals is marketable, as they have both been to the slaughter yard in Burnett street without fetching a bid), and the owners calmly deliberated on a cold blooded project by which the lives of two much respected heads of departments in Ashburton wex - e to have their limbs en dangered, and their tenderest feelings outraged. The diabolical plot was as follows ;—The two horse owners were to visit the two bank managers separately, and get them into a conversational humor,, and sympathise with their long hours and arduous duties, and then offer them the use of a nice quiet horse for a little exer cise, and then get their victims mounted on the buckjumpers, previously trained to go full tear to Seafield, and there the two villians, by previous arrangement, would be in waiting with a trap, in which the managers would be offered a ride home on the condition that they dis counted a bill for fifty or so," or take the alternative of either riding the buck jumpers back or walking. Tho con spirators seemed to reckon the discounting would be the least painful business to tho bankers. I only write this as a warning to Messrs. R. and S. as to what they may expect from some of their horsey customers. I don’t like cruelty to animals, even where the victim is a bank manager.
Photography is one of the fine arts, I ain told. It sometimes makes the “human face divine ” look very pretty on card board, and it sometimes don’t. A week or so ago the school children had a treat, and part of the treat was being set up in rows like animated cabbages, and being done with a camera. Our local man was considered too foggy a nega tive to do the business, and another fog gist was imported from Christchurch to do the job. I inspected some of the “ cartes” yesterday, and at the first look I thought it was a representation of a ten-pin alley, and I turned it upside down, and it then looked like the Ashburton bridge—until a young Chispa said, “ That’s me ! dada and then it dawned upon me that it was a photograph of one of Mr. Stott’s classes. But to call them pictures ! Why, some of the pupils were bald headed, some had no head at all, and one unfortunate small boy had got the point of his nose inserted in his own left car. But the children seem delighted with them, and they are selling rapidly at Is. each, so I suppose everybody must feel satisfied. Our Court-house still keeps up its repu tation for burlesque. A week or two ago the Bench decided that the profession were not to laugh in court, no matter what the occasion might be, and 1 fully ex pected next court day to see the walls of the Hall of Justice placarded with notifi cations in hold print, “ Laughing strictly prohibited.” Compliments are as yet per missible between the “ learned friends,” such, for instance, as one legal gentleman referring to another’s contentions as “ gross impudence and ignorance,” and to the gentleman himself as a “silly idiot.” Next Friday is to be a grand field day, and I hear that numerous applications have already been made for front seats to hear the case against Joe for aspersing the professional reputation of one of the limbs. I am always learning something in that court, whilst rubbing the whitewash off the wall with my shoulders. It seems that if Smith summonses mo, and employ's a lawyer, and then Smith and 1 settle the case out of court, that Smith can’t with draw the case unless he does so through his solicitor, otherwise Smith is guilty of “ fraud at least that is the way it was put the other day. And another new wrinkle is that when the names of parties to a suit are called, they must now stand up and say, “ Here, Sir.” It used to be sufficient to stand up, but as Mr. Guin ness pointedly remarked to a defendant wbo had stood up, “ Standing up is > no thing, Sir! answer to your name, Sir !” and the defendant was of course duly dumfoundered at the rebuke, and felt un comfortable for the next two hours. If any festive reader of my lucubra tions is on the look out for a scene, I should strongly recommend him to peg out a claim between the Somerset Hotel and Montgomery's buildings, that is the convincing ground of this great and "lorioua city." I do a saunter around that corner sometimes, and often meet my friends on the look out for a gossip in that part of the town. It is, however, very discreditable to Montgomery and Co., or Josh Tucker, or some of their tenants to have their glass smashed in such a reckless manner as they have lately. Last Saturday a dog came through one window and the verandah, and a day or two afterwards a distinguished cavalry officer came through another, but a kind friend, (whose) so obliging when you go
to pay for a bag of coal or ask for a sub scription for Cliiniquy, happened to catch the lieutenant just as lie was on the point of dropping on the glass verandah. There have been many instances in my knowledge, where the Humane Society’s medal lias been awarded for the salvation of lives far less valuable than our com mander of the local horse marines. May bo long live to give the battle cry of that Ilk, “Charge Chester charge. On Stanley on,” and Barney will see you through it(i.e), the window. Since writing the above, a glazier at tempting to mend the broken pane, at 3 p.m. this afternoon finished the business by going through,the verandah, and after doing a suspension trick for some time lie was quietly landed on the footpath by a Samaritan passingby, and will probably find an outlet for some of his spare panes. The show of vegetables was a great sight to-day. I don’t know a petunia from a lobelia, but 1 was shown a splendid cauliflower, which I w.is informed by a distinguished horticulturist, was one of the pelargonium breed ; lie gave me a long pedigree of the vegetable, and made use of such a string of dog lathi on the subject that I requested him to produce the stud book to convince me. His look of horror at the idea of such a literary production having been published, was a sufficient notice for me to leave his com pany, more especially as I saw one of his legs gyrating around in the direction of my body. Anyhow, the flowers were pretty, and I thoughtlessly plucked a specimen and was promptly collared ; I felt it hard too, when inspecting Savage’s poaches that they were only to bo looked at, they seemed so luscious and tempting, that petty larceny on such an occasion ought to be looked upon as a virtue. My next venture was feeling if the grapes were ripe, and then yorrs truly was in continently run out without further notice. The following is Chispa’s Sum for This Were. A cutting has to be excavated and an embankment formed with a portion of the earth taken out, and the balance goes to spoil. The dimensions are as follows ; Base of cutting, 14 feet ; slopes, to 1; depth at start, ‘6 feet; at finish, 41 "22 feet; length, G 2 -55 chains. Embankment on top, 14 feet; slope, li to 1 ; depth at start, 37 ‘9O feet; at end, - 0; length, 42 - 78 chains. State the number of cube yards in the cutting, the number of cube yards in embankment, and quantity thrown to spoil, if any, and width of cutting and embankment at extreme depths. The prize will be awarded to the bona fide pupil of any school in the County who woi'ks the sum out correctly by the shortest method. Prize awarded on Saturdays, March 13th. Chihpa.
THE FARMER.
4> THE CORN GROWTH OF RUSSIA AND AMERICA. ( Glasg<nu Mail.) Tlio writer of the article in the Ameri can “ National Quarterly Review ” on the relative powers of America and Russia as corn producing countries gives a pretty full and clear statement of the compara tive progress of their corn growth. Tak ing the reviewer’s facts, we have in Rus sia land capable of supporting 200,000,000 of a population, while the present popula tion is only 70,000,000, whereas America, which has a population of 40,000,000, could support 250,000,000. This gives a very broad margin in both countries for the supply of the wants of the world. The principal wheat producing States in America are Wisconsin, Indiana, Ohio, Virginia, Pennsylvania, New York, lowa, and Michigan ; but the yield fluctuates, some States which formerly produced thirty bushels per acre now yielding only fifteen, the consequence of unskilful farm ing. Mr. Gladstone in one of his ad dresses referred to the immense strides which America had made in raising corn ; and the following figures confirm and ill ustrate his statement From 1840 to 1850 the increase in the wheat crop was 15,062,672 bushels, or li millions of bushels per annum. From 1850 to 1860 the increase was 70,170,037 bushels, nr 7 millions of bushels a year. From 1870 to 1877 the wheat produced rose from 235,885,700 bushels to 360,000,000, an annual increase of more than 17 ni’llions of bushels. The value of the agricul tural exports lias risen from L 62,000,000 in 1860 to L 118,000,000 in 1879, which gives an annual increase of more than six millions sterling. As the population increases and lines of com munication are multiplied, the cultivation of the land will bo extended, and we may therefore look for a continued high annual increase in corn production. Russia is not so favourably situated as America, although immense tracts of her land arc the very finest for agricultural purposes. The highest value of her agricultural ex ports was £64,000,000, which is a- little more than half that of America. The arable land of Russia extends to 164,000,000 acres ; but it is not all equally fertile, nor are the climatic influences over the area which it covers equally favourable. ‘‘ The corn-producing region,” says the writer from whom we are draw ing these figures, “ may be roughly re presented by a quadrilateral, bounded on the north by the provinces of Moscow, Smolensk, and Nijni-Novgorod ; on the south by the Black Sea ; on the east by the Volga; and on the west by the Dniester.” This extensive area, Mr. Wallace, in his work on Russia, divides into the northern and southern zones. In the southern there is the “ black earth zone,” which is the finest corn-growing soil in the world. In the southern zone the produce is chiefly wheat ; in the northern mainly rye. The capabilities of these largo tracts are very great; but the population is thinly spread over them, and agriculture is far behind. With the best land there is the worst farming. The Russian agricultu rists lack the spirit, enterprise, and skill of the Americans ; and they are also crippled by their peculiar social state, which, though now free from the evils of serfage, has yet others to bear which are likely to harass the peasant for a consider able time to come. There are drawbacks also in the climate. The south is subject to severe storms, which are destructive of the crops. In one year there were 11,000 acres of the finest corn destroyed by a hailstorm. In the central and eastern districts the most serious mischief is done by drought and the grasshopper. But the corn trade of Russia lias grown notwith standing. From 1857 to 1872 the export of corn has tripled. In 1867 Russia had just come out of the Crimean war; and at that time there were only 419 miles of railway made, but now there are 8124. These, however, are only a small portion of what should be made if the capabilities of the land are to be fully developed. In the last three years the corn trade of Russia has declined, and mainly because her railways wore monopolised, owing to the Turkish war, for military purposes. The exports for the first five months of 1878 were 13,000,500 bushels; for the correspon ing period of 1879 only 9,000,000 bushels. Taking one year with another, the average export of Russia is about L 15,000,000. With political quiet, more political liberty, and an infusion of foreign skill and capital, we should soon witness a great expansion in Russia’s production and exportation of corn. Tens of thousands of acres are waiting to be reclaimed; and “although,” as there viewer says, “the United States seems destined to occupy the first place among agricultural nations, [Russia may
fairly . consider herself secure of the second. ” We are thus tolerably sure of breadstuffs in abundance and at a moder ate rate. And if our own agriculturalists, with their superior energy and methods, find that they cannot produce corn to cope with the foreign producer, then they have taken their land at a rental above its value ; and, like every other commodity which is affected by the fluctuations of commerce, it must come down.
THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, TUESDAY, MARCH 9, 1880.
At Tkillotiz, in Moravia, nine gipsies ancy,rffi° rses have been frozen to death Ak"‘Unsafe Bridge. —Attention was called at the last meeting of the Wakanui Road Board by Mr. Hunt to the pre carious condition of the bridge over the Wakanui creek near Saunders’ Mill. The caution r/as given none too soon, as the planking was broken through this morning and the bridge evidently requires a thorough overhaul.
Our Human Ebb and Flow.— The fol lowing return has been compiled of the number of persons who have respectively arrived in and departed from the various ports of this colony during the seven months frera July, 1879, to January, 1880, inclusive :—lnwards : Auckland, 2,551 ; Napier, 315; Wellington, 2,545; Nelson, 347 ; Greymouth, 79 ; Hokitika, GO ; Lyt telton, 3,410 ; Dunedin, 7,347 ; Bluff, 381. Outwards : Auckland, 1,137 ; Napier; 28; Wellington, 334; Nelson, 73 ; Greymouth, 117 ; Hokitika, 74 ; Lyttel ton, 132 ; Dunedin, 856 ; Bluff, 137. For continuation of leading matter see fourth page. Pound. HORSE FOUND. ITiOUND, opposite Wakanui Mill, a _ HORSE, with saddle and bridle. Owner can have same on application to the undersigned, and paying expenses. H. Moffatt, Wakanui. 146c-5830 Meetings. ASHBURTON TEMPLAR HALL COMPANY (LIMITED.) THE Adjourned Meeting of Share holders will be held on THURS DAY, 11th, at 7'30 p.m. Business : General and important. 5S6g W. H. ZOUCH. Educational. MISS GOODGER has much pleasure in informing the Ladies of Ash burton that she is about to open a PRIVATE SCHOOL, and solicits their patronage. subjects : English, French, Music, Plain and Orna mental Needle Work. Referees : The Very Revd. Dean of Christchurch, and J. P. Rcstell, Esq. Terms on application to MISS GOOD GER at the Somerset Hotel, Ashburton. For address, see future Advertisement. 124c-560g For Sale. A PRIVATE and Superior Ladies’ School for DISPOSAL. Can be taken with or without the Plant. Terms Moderate. Ladies about to commence scholastic duties would do exceedingly well by an early attention. Address— Guardian office, Ashburton. 154 c 592 a FARMS FOR SALE. IMPROVED FARM of 5G4 Acres, near Dromore. IMPROVED FARM of 400 Acres, Seafield. 544-Acre Block of UNIMPROVED LAND, adjoining Winchmore Railway Station. Easy terms. Apply to 590 n CUFF & GRAHAM. LAND. LAND. jyj- ESS RS. POY NT Z & CO. have received instructions to OFFER FOR SALE UY PRIVATE TREATY, AN UNIMPROVED FARM of 400 Acres, in ono or two lots. T) 0 land is of fair qualify and situated within four miles of a Railway Station on the main line. 587 g FOR SALE, ACRES Tussock Land, in I jjOOO Lots to suit purchasers. Very Liberal Terms. 74 SAUNDERS BROS. TO PRINTERS. MACHINE FOR SALE. For sale.— One Second-hand Double Demy Tape Printing MACHINE, in thorough working order, with rollers, moulds, Ac., complete. This machine has been replaced by a Double Royal Wharfeclale, which necessitates removal of the Double Demy Machine formerly used for printing the “Herald ” and “ Guardian,” for hand or steampower. Can be seen and all par ticulars obtained at our office. For a Country Office this Machine suits admirably, as it can easily be turned by hand, for which we have fitted a fly wheel and handle. Pbicb £7O. WEEKS & DIXON. Ashburton, January 14, 1879 THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. in the Country are particularly requested to communicate with the Publishers if their papers are not properly addressed. The number of Sub scribers has increased so rapidly that un less great care is taken in giving orders as to address and how to bo sent, the papers may be left at the wrong place. All orders A'ill receive our prompt attention. WEEKS AND DIXON, Proprietors.
Edmiston Bros. & Sundry. TO-MORROW. WEDNESDAY, 10th MARCH. TO MILLOWNERS, CONTRACTORS, TIMBER MERCHANTS, AND OTHERS. 75,000 FEET OF TOTARA TIMBER, In lots to suit purchasers. Sizes—l2 s 2, 8 x 2, 8 x U, G x U, G x 2, 4x2, 3x2-. Messrs, edmiston bros. & GUNDRY have received instruc tions to SELL BY AUCTION, At their Timber Yards, on the above date, 75 000 EEET totara timber - Sale at 1 o’clock. EDMISTON BROS. & GUNDRY, 575g-145c Auctioneers. THURSDAY, 25th MARCH. ASHBURTON MUNICIPAL RESERVES. Messrs, edmiston bros. and GUNDRY have been favored with instructions from the Borough Council to LET BY PUBLIC AUCTION, at their rooms, East street, on THURSDAY, 25th MARCH, the following very VALUABLE SUCTIONS in the Township of Ashburton for a term of 21 years— T.S. 210, West street, next to Messrs. Jameson Bros’. Store. T.S. 211, corner of Baring Square. These sections are first-class BUSINESS SITES, being close to the railway station, sidings coidd be easily obtained. Also, Reserve No. 1689, Fronting Wills street, Cameron street, and the East Town Belt. This Reserve has been divided into ten lots, iiiwn six of which arc erected SIX TWO-ROOMED COTTAGES. These lots will be let separately on 21 years’ lease. Sale at 1. 30 p.m. EDMISTON BROS. & GUNDRY, - 58io-147c Auctioneers. THURSDAY, 25th MARCH. 593 ACRES OF GOOD PLAIN LAND. Sub-divided into G Farms. Four miles from Ashburton. VERY EASY TERMS. Messrs, edmiston bros. &■ GUNDRY have received instruc tions from W. N. Milton, Esq., to offer for sale BY PUBLIC AUCTION, ON THURSDAY, 25th March, The following These farms are adjoining the Akaroa and Kaiapoi Borough Council ] Reserves, about four miles from Ashburton. They will be sold on exceedingly liberal terms viz., 10s. per aero cash, the balance for a term of years at a ‘ small rate of interest. This is really first-rate plain land, and we would draw special attention to the magnificent crops this season on the ad joining land. Sale at 1.30 p.m. EDMISTON BROS., & GUNDRY, 564 g Auctioneers. To Lot. TO LET BY TENDER. mO LET, for a term of years, one of X the best DAIRY FARMS in Canter bury. It is at Lincoln, being situated within one mile of the Station of the Lin coln and Akaroa Junction Railway, and contains 230 acres, sixty of which are in <;rop. and the rest laid down in grass. The buildings consist of a four-roomed house, three-stall stable, chaff house, piggeries, etc.
Further particulars can be obtained on application at H. Moffatt’s store, Man chester street, Christchurch, or at the Wakanui Mill, Ashburton. ' Tenders to be sent, addressed <C H. Moffatt, Ashburton,” not later than March 20th, 1880. - Possession will be given on March 25th, 1880. 57<50 T. Bullock. THE undersigned has the following PROPERTIES to LET with a pur chasing clause, or FOR SALE on liberal terms of payment— " 3 A ACRES good WHEAT LAND, XOv all ploughed and ready for cross ploughing for wheat ; situated about three miles from the township. AP7 ACRES, near the above ; also good « WHEAT LAND, ploughed once and ready for cross-ploughing. AO RES, partly improved, near Wins low. This will bo sold very cheap, and on very liberal terms. TOWN PROPERTIES. T7ALUABLE BUSINESS SITE in Bur v ne tt Street, being T.S. 177, next the “ Mail” office. PART of T.S. 130, Peter Street. This will be sold cheap, and on liberal terms. mo Railway Employes, Mechanics, and Others. —FOR SALE, cheap, Lot 78, situated on East Town Belt. Terms, £5 cash ; balance by monthly or quarterly payments. 1 T. BULLOCK. Gasatte in Bankruptcy. Y. R. mHE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN g (County Agricultural and Sporting Recorder) is a GAZETTE for all Notices under The Debtors and Creditors Acts.
J, E. Buchanan and Co. THIS DAY. TO FARMERS, CATTLE DEALERS, SPECULATORS, & OTHERS. IMPORTAK T SALE OF GRAIN, STOCK, FARM IMPLEM ENT S , &c. FOR ABSOLUTE SALE. Messrs j. e. buchanan and Co, have been favored with instructions to sell BY PUBLIC AUCTION, ON TUESDAY, 9th MARCH, At the well known Farm of Mr. James Ward, Waterton, The whole of his FARMING STOCK and GENERAL
1 Reaper and Binder (M‘Cormack’s)r 1 Single Furrow Plough 3 Sots Cart Harness 1 Tip Cart 1 Chaff Cutter 6 Sets Draught Harness 1 Double Seated Buggy and Harness Harrows, Farm Implements, &c. Also, The GRAIN CROP, Yiz.— ACRES OATS, 20 ACRES BARLEY. -£0 ACRES WHEAT. The Auctioneers call SPECIAL AT TENTION to this announcement. A RARE OPPORTUNITY. Sale at 12.30 p. m. Sharp. Luncheon Provided. J. E. BUCHANAN & CO., 573 g Auctioneers. 50 20 10 Public Notices. Y R In the Bankrupt Estate of KNI D SANDO and ARCHIBALD BOWLING, both of Ashburton, lately carrying on business in co partnership as grocers, Ac. J'OTIGE is hereby given that all proofs of debt must be forwarded to the ;dersigned on or before March 21. W. H. ZOUCH, ,3c Trustee. I HEREBY give notice that I will not be responsible for any debts my wife, MARY ELLIS HARRIS, may contract, she having left her home without just cause. E. WHEELEY HARRIS, Ashburton, March 2nd, 1880. 571 LONGBEACH ROAD DISTRICT. PAYMENT OF RATES.
mO facilitate the payment of the above X rates, Mr. BIGGS will_ receive and give receipts for all rates paid to him at Mr. Joseph Clark’s grain store, Tinwald, until further notice. W. CUTHBERT, 577 a Collector. is hereby given that after this date the Resident Magistrate’s Court at South Rakaia will OPEN at 2 O’CLOCK, p.m. on the days appointed for holding Court. By order, A. MAKEIG, 549 a Clerk of Court. WHEAT. THE undersigned ai’e Cash Purchasei's of Wheat in any quantity. Farmex-s can .arrange to ship Wheat through xxs to the English Market, on terms, and re ceive liberal cash advances thereon. P. CUNNINGHAM & CO., Ashburton. OATS. The undersigned are Purchasers of Oats for Cash in any quantity. P. CUNNINGHAM A CO., , Ashburton. BARLEY. The undersigned arc Cash Purchasers of Prime Malting Samples, good color. P. CUNNINGHAM & GO., Per G. M. ROBINSON, 5390 Ashburton. NEW ZEALAND TRUST AND LOAN COMPANY (LIMITED). QAPITAL £1,000,000. SU M S O F £BOO T( > £20,000 READY TO BE ADVANCED UPON FREEHOLD SECURITIES. Information can be obtained upon appli cation to J. C. M‘DOWALL, Manager, 578 g Hereford street, Chi’istchurch. THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. Advertisements received for the GUARDIAN up to 0 p.m. at the scale charges, afterwards at double rates or insertion over the leader
Public Notices. NOTICE. RATING ACT, 1870. WHEREAS at a sitting of the Asscss ’ ' ns out Court for the Road District of Mount Somers, heid this 23rd day of February at Mount Somers, before me, F. Guinness, Judge of the said Court, it was proved that no valuation list had been prepared as required by the said Act. Now, therefore, under the provisions of danse 23 of the said Act, I order that a valuation list be made, and I hereby appoint FRANCIS GEORGE PARRY LEACH to be the valuer for the said dis trict, and I do further fix SATURDAY, the 13th day of March next, the day for the completion and inspection of such list, and that the last day for delivering objec tions thereto shall bo the 3rd day of April next. The Court will sit at 10 o’clock in the forenoon on Monday, the 19th day of April next, for the purpose of hearing and determining all objections to the valuation list for the said district. FRANK GUINNESS, 99c Judge. NOTICE. RATING ACT, 1876. WHEREAS at a sitting of the Assess ment Court for the District of South Rakaia, held this twenty-first day of February, 1880, at South Rakaia, be fore me, Prank Guinness, Judge, it having been proved that no valuation list had been prepared as required by the said Act, 1, therefore, under the provisions of clause 28 of the said Act, order that a valuation list be prepared, and I appoint FRANCIS GEORGE PARRY LEACH to be the valuer for the said district. I do fix THURSDAY, the 11th day of March next, the clay for the completion and inspection of the said list, and the last day for delivering objections thereto shall be MONDAY, the 29th day of March next. The Court will sit at two o’clock p.m. on Monday, the sth day of April next, for the purpose of hearing and determining all objections to the valuation list for the said district, FRANK GUINNESS, 551g-10So J udge. FARMERS ! FARMERS ! FARMERS R. McKERROW AND CO., Cash Purchasers of Wool, Grain, and all kinds of Farm Produce, and arc also prepared to make Liberal CASH ADVANCES on the above placed in their hands either for sale or shipment to the English or Colonial Markets. A Large Stock of Cornsacks, Wool packs, &c., for sale at lowest current prices. R. McKERROW & CO., GRAIN MERCHANT 3, RAKAIA. CO GRAIN. Jy|ESSRS. ROYSE, STEAD, & CO. are prepared to PURCHASE GRAIN or to make ADVANCES ON GRAIN consigned to them for sale or ship ment. C. PERCY COX, Agents for ROYSE, STEAD, & CO., 493 g Ashburton. TO FARMERS. mHE UNDERSIGNED are CASH L PURCHASERS of WHEAT, OATS, and BARLEY, and are prepared to SHIP WHEAT to the English markets on farmers’ account at the lowest possible cost. P. CUNNINGHAM & CO., 561 g Ashburton and Christchurch. Business Notices. TINWALD BOOT AND SHOE SHOP. BOOTS! BOOTS!! THE Undersigned begs to draw the at tention of the public to his well as sorted stock of Ladies’, Gents’, and Chil dren’s Boots, which he has just received, and will dispose of CHEAP. Motto— “ Small profits and quick returns.” All kinds of Boots made and repaired on the the shortest possible notice. 591 g C. HAWKINS, Bootmaker. A. J, WHITE’S STEAM CABINETMAKING AND FURNITURE ESTABLISHMENT, CHRISTCHURCH, Will bo found one of the most convenient i in Now Zealand. THE Stock being so varied, that pur chasers may at once • selejst any Article they can possibly require, suitable for any class of House. This will be found an | IMMENSE ADVANTAGE TO COUN TRY CUSTOMERS Thus saving time, trouble and expense, 6S9a BREAD!BREAD! Co-operative Bread and Biscuit Factory. Triangle, Wakanui Road, Ashburton. A. THIELE, BEGS to inform the public that lie is now in a position to SUPPLY BEST BREAD, Gd. per 41b. loaf, unsur passed. Delivered daily to all parts of the Borough, also, Confectionery, &c. Mixed Biscuits reduced from Is. to Bd. per lb. Wedding Cakes made to Order. X22c-570«
Business Notices. VALUE EXTRAORDINARY. THE Great Bargains OF THE SEASON. GREAT CLEARANCE SALE FOR THIRTY DAYS. ORR AND CO. HAVING resolved to clear out the Balance of the Bankrupt Stocks purchased by them during the Season (amounting to over ten thousand pounds) regardless of cost so that they may commence the Autumn Season with en tirely a new Stock, ORR AND CO. Will also offer several cheap lots pur chased by them during the late depression. Special Bargains. 90 Pair Twilled Kaiapoi Blankets at 4s. under the usual price. Kaiapoi Flannel at Is. 4d., Is. Cd. to 2s. English Flannel at Is., Is. 2d., Is. Gd., to Is. 9d. Prints at sd. and Gd., worth 9d. Brown Hollands, 7d. to Is. COSTUMES, 56 Costumes at 215., worth 355. Gd. , a Bai gain. G 4 Print Costumes at 7s. Gd. to 12s. Gd., worth 20s. 1700 yards Dress Goods, Alpaccas, at Bd., lOd., and Is. MILLINERY. Trimmed and Untrimmed Hats at half price. 2 Boxes Flowers, sold at Gd. per spray. Ladies’ Underclothing at very much under usual prices. 20Dozen Stays at Ss. Gd., 45., 4s. 9d., to ss. Gd. CLOTHING. Men’s Suits at los. under usual prices. Boys’ Suits at 15s. Gd. to 355. Youth’s Suits at a little over half-price. Braces, Ties, Collars, Socks, and Shirts, unusually cheap. 20 Dozen Harvest Shirts at Is. Gd. to 2s. Gd. BOOTS. . Men’s Boots still sold at Bankrupt prices. Youth’s Boots in great variety. Ladies’ Kid Boots at old prices. 1 Case Children’s Boots at Is. and Is. Cd., a bargain. TAILOBING DEARTMENT. WE HAVE MUCH PLEASURE IN ANNOUNCING TO THE PUBLIC THAT A Tailoring Branch HAS BEEN OPENED IN CON. NECTION WITH OUR CLOTHING DEPARTMENT, HAVING MADE ARRANGEMENTS WITH MESSRS. CRAIGHEAD AND CO. (LATE OF EDINBURGH AND SAN FRANCISCO), PRACTICAL TAILORS, TO MAKE UP ALL ORDERS EN TRUSTED TO US IN THE VERY BEST STYLE. A PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED. SCOTCH, ENGLISH, and COLONIAL TWEEDS IN GREAT VARIETY. THE CELEBRATED BLARNEY TWEED (CORK) KEPT IN STOCK FANCY COATINGS IN GREAT VARIETY. SUITS from £4 4s. DRESSMAKING DEPARTMENT. Dresses, Costumes, and Jackets made up to order, under the superintendence of a iirst-class Dressmaker. WEDDING & MOURNING ORDERS PUNCTUALLY ATTENDED TO. ORR AND CO., IMPORTERS] ASHBURTCN AND RAKAIA, |
AG/1880/AG_18800309/MM_01/0004.xml | 5,602 | THE MAORI AND THE MOA.
By Mr. C. IV. Purnell, Ashburton, in the “ Victorian Revkw.” In striving to ascertain the real beliefs of the natives on these subjects, we are met with obstacles on all sides. The Maoris have been so many years in close intercourse with Europeans that their ancient beliefs are clouded and interfused ■with a variety of Christian notions, and it is only a few of the older men who pos sess a knowledge of Maori traditions in their purity. The same remark applies, in a modified degree, to the inhabitants of most of the Pacific islands ; at the time when these traditions could have been collected in an unadulterated form, there was no competent hands to perform the work. The traders who visited the islands went there for very different pur poses, and the missionaries rather sought to extirpate the traditions than to foster and to keep them alive. They were the root of heathenism and savagedom, and must be torn up by all means and cast in to the pit of oblivion ; nor was it likely that the natives entrusted with these wild secrets of barbarism would be ready to disclose them to persons who had come to the country with the object of expelling the old and introducing a new cede of be liefs. And now that these traditions are become the subject of our anxious in quiry, the inquirers themselves place stumbling blocks in their own way. Each has a theory to prove true ; the tradit ions, instead of being gathered and in vestigated with the view to elicit their genuine meaning, are distorted to make them fit in with the inquirer’s personal basis ; a chance analogy is made the basis for a huge superstructure of hypothesis ; while an inconvenient legend is thrust out of sight. Above all, there is the reluct ance of the natives to tell the whole of their beliefs. Probably no civilised man has comprehended the mind of a savage. The two are beings of a different order, and the savage knows it. He under stands full well that the civilised man, although he may listen to his legends with interest and pay respect to his reli gious beliefs, will never sympathise with either. Hence there is always an arca num of barbarian mysteries hidden from the civilised man’s gaze. He may con trive to gain admittance to the outer shrine, but the inner is rigidly closed to him. Moreover, the modes of thought of the two are fundamentally different. The Samoan believes himself to be sur rounded by-an infinity of good, and all his actions are guided by the conviction that he is watched by this countless host of deities. How can an Englishman, trained in the Christian faith, project himself into such a frame of mind ? And so it is throughout. The genuine Poly nesian, unchanged by civilisation, lives, moves, and has his being in a different ■world from that wherein we dwell, and the recognition of this fact will prove the rashness of those humanitarians in Eng land, who insist that if a savage be treated like a civilised man he is sure to respond in the same manner, and whose mischie vous doctrines have so frequently sub jected our colonists to insult and wrong. Up to d the present, our researches into the origin of the Maoris have produced a similar result to that which has attended other ethnological studies. Some curious information has been collected, but we are as wise as we were at first about the real point at issue. We know, as we did then, that the Maoris came to New Zea land from Hawaihi, but the whereabouts of Hawaihi is still uncertain. It is incred ible to suppose that they, with other Polynesians, have a truly Pacific origin ; but whether we look to the east or to the west for their birthplace, gigantic obsta cles obstruct the view. Were it possible, indeed, to accept the theory of an Ameri can origin, we should probably still feel disposed to credit the presence of a strain of Indian blood in the race. We should do that with the Polynesian native ; still more with the Maoris, who, as already -noted, are plainly a cross-breed. The moa and the Maori have somehow got inextricably mingled together. The moa is the most wonderful bird that ever existed. It is by far the biggest. Na ure has never made such another ; for ages it was the lord of New Zealand, roaming the islands in vast flocks; no living eye has seen it, yet its disappear ance seems but of yesterday—nay, one can hardly believe that it has vanished from the earth ; but when we strive to fix the precise time when its last representative expired, all grows impalpable and misty. There is a romance about the bird. It is a kind of southern roc. We feel that if it had been gifted with wings it might easily have soared into the air with a Sinbad tied to its leg, and from its mons trous egg, in the hands of a magician, any marvels could have been evolved. But it could not fly. Reasoning ‘ £ a priori,” we should say that its speed must have been great, owing to its mighty stride. Maori traditions, nevertheless, allege that it was sluggish in its movements, and thus eas ily destroyed, although when forced to fight it kicked like a horse, and its blow was as dangerous. Its leg bones were as thick as those of a bullock, and have often been mistaken for the latter. The profusion of its remains show that it once existed in immense numbers, and that its range extended throughout the length of both islands. It was formerly supposed that it had not lived in the pen insula north of Auckland, where the wooded nature of the country would seem to preclude its making that a dwelling place ; but iu 1875 this belief was dis pelled by the discovery of a deposit of moa bones near Whangavei. The chosen haunts of the moa, however, were the broad and grassy plains of Canterbury and the open country in the interior of Otago. In a small plot of ground at Glenmark, in Canterbury, it is estimated that the remains of at least a thousand raoas lay entombed ere the man of science began his work there. As to the country further to the south, Dr. Hector says :—“ It is impossible to con vey an idea of the profusion of bones which only a few years ago wore found in the interior of Otago, scattered on the surface of the ground or buried in the alluvial soil in the neighborhood of streams and rivers.” That these birds formed a favorite article of food of the natives in days gone by, is manifest from the quantity of charred bones found in old cooking-places in all parts of the country, while the profusion of broken egg shells accompanying these remains proves that they likewise were highly agreeable to the native palate ; indeed, it has been suggested, and the suggestion is worth attention, that the wholesale use of the rnoa eggs thus evinced must have been a principal cause of the extirmina tion of the bird. But who were these moa-eating natives? It needs to be taken for granted that they Were identical with the Maoris, and that the extermination of the moa was an event of a very recent date. Many believed that the last of the moas still survived, and even at the present day paragraphs now and again find their way into the newspapers, recording how some party of explorers has been disturbed at night by an unusual sound, and issuing from their tent have perceived in the light of the moon a mighty two legged, feathered thing “skedaddling” at full speed; or perchance they have met with tracks in a remote locality which could have been made by no living crea ture except the moa or its cousin. These tales, circumstantially told, once obtained a certa n amount of credence, but have latterly come to be classed with marine stories about the sea-serpent. There is, nevertheless, evidence to the same effect, of a moi e reliable character, and which cannot he so'lightly set aside. Dr. Hec tor, F.R.S. , the director of the New Zea- ■
land Geographical Survey in the year 18G3, while travelling over one of the flat topped mountains near Jackson’s Bay, in the South Island, at an elevation of 4000 feet, observed numerous well-beaten tracks sixteen inches wide, intersecting the dense scrub in all directions, and which, owing to the height of the scrub, ' could only have been formed by the fre quent passage of a much larger bird than any species known to exist in the country; while, by the sides of the tracks, especi ally near the upper confines of the forest he noticed shallow excavations two or three feet in diameter, which had appar ently been scraped for nests. The com mon belief was, however, disturbed by Dr. Yon Haast, F.R.S, who in 1871 pro pounded the theory that the moa was extinct before the arrival of Maoris in the island, and that the men who had hunted and killed it were an extinct race. He was not the inventor of the theory, but the first .who had given it prominence, and collected a substantial body of evi dence to support it. Forthwith a contro versy of scientific warmth arose, but the disputants have now cooled down, and while Dr. Yon Haast is loft in a decided minority, it must be conceded that the promulgation of his views lias provoked an invaluable amount of research, so that during the past eight years we have learned more about the moa than we had done since the discovery of New Zealand by the Europeans. It had been previously supposed that the Maoris were intimately acquainted with the moa, and that free mention of it was made of it in their songs; but it has been shown that the references, if any, are scanty ; indeed, Mr. Oulonso, of the North Island, and the Rev. Mr. Stack, of the South, both ex perts, positively deny that they contain any reference at all. We have on the other side, the high authority of Sir George Grey and Judge Mailing, the former of whom wrote to the Zoological Society of London, in 1870, as follows : “ The natives all know"the word 1 moa,’ as describing the extinct bird, and when I came to New Zealand, twenty-five yeais ago, the natives invariably spoke to me of the moa as a bird well-known to their an cestors. They spoke of the moa in exactly the same manner as they did of the kakapo, the kiwi, the weka, and an ex tinct kind of rail, in districts where all these birds had disappeared. Allusions to the moa are found in their poems, sometimes together with allusions to birds still in existence in some parts of the island. From these circumstances, and from former frequent conversations with old natives, I have never entertained the slightest doubt that the moa was found by the ancestors of the present New Zea land race when they first occupied the island, and that by degrees the moa was destroyed and disappeared, as have several other wingless birds from difibr ent parts of New Zealand.” Judge Maning, and one or two other Maori scholars, undertake to explain from information derived from the natives, the mode in which the moa was captured and killed by the Maoris, who were accus tomed to organise large parties for the chase of the moa, flocks of which were first driven into a confined space by firing tbe scrub and fern, and the birds were then killed with spears made for the pur pose. Mr. Walter Mantell, Dr. Hector, and other persons competent to give an opinion, likewise range themselves in op position to Dr. Yon Haast ; and there are many telling facts against the prehistoric theory, which its supporters have - hitherto failed to answer in a satisfactory manner. For example, pieces of moa skin, with feathers attached have been found (and may now be seen in the colonial museums) under circumstances which exclude the supposition that the birds of which they compose the relics have been dead for the length of time required by this theory. It is said that in the British Museum there is a taiaha, or Maori chief’s spear, with a bunch of moa feathers at the top. The taiaha was ■ brought to England by Captain Cook. Bones of a dog, of apparenlty the same brood as the Maori dog, are mingled in ■ many old cocking-places with those of the ■ moa, and all the trustworthy evidence ■ available to guide us shows that no dogs • existed in the island at the time of the , Maori advent. Moa remains are likewise i mixed up with those of cannibal feasts in • the North Island, although not in the i South, and stone implements, both rough l and polished, similar in character to those i now used by the Maoris, abound every i where with the relics of moa feasts. One spot near the Clutha River, in Otago, ; has been named “Moa Flat,” from the ; quantity of moa bones which lay scattered - upon the surface of the ground when the land was first occupied by the settlers. In many other places—over wide tracts of country —moa hones have been discovered spread over the surface of the soil. (to be continued )
THE COUNCIL AND THE HARBOR BOARD.
Tho Lyttelton Harbor Board have finally considered the resolutions of the Ashburton County Council and have en tered up judgment. That judgment is just as we expected it would be—viz., against any admission of the Ashburton County’s claims to direct representation at the Board. It is satisfactory to note, however, that tho members of the Board are remarkably well pleased with them selves, that they believe they have dis charged their duties as no other public body in the Southern hemisphere has dis charged its duties, and having done so feel themselves equal to the task of spend ing all the loan recently secured without any help from outside, and without sharing the honor of doing so with new blood. From the report of the meeting as published in the Christchurch papers, we learn that some members were quite prepared to admit The county of Ash burton to representation at the Board, provided other counties were represented, but perhaps the most sensible suggestion made was that the system of nomination by which members are appointed should cease, and that the Board should be an elective one, with every interest repre sented. There is altogether too much nomineeism in the public bodies of this colony, and the sooner the broad principle of representation is recognised and acted upon the better. The chief opponents of any change in the constitution of the Harbor Board were tho Chairman (Hon. E. Richard son) and Mr. Murray-Aynesley, the former believing that the construction of the Board being tlie outcome of tho collective wisdom of both houses of Parliament, and he would therefore use his utmost en deavor to oppose any alteration. Mr. Turner, in advocating direct repre sentation, told the Board that as it at present stood it was not alivo to its own interests, inasmuch as it had refused to reduce the wharf charges and expenses while at the same time it claimed to have nominally some thousands of surplus in come. We should say the counties who use the Port of Lyttelton as the outlet for their grain have a good case to go to Par liament with for a reconstruction of the Harbor Board on a representation basis.
THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, TUESDAY, MARCH 9, 1880.
Printed and published by Horace Jo 11 ;* Weeks and Charles Dixon, at, their Printing Ofnee, East Street, Ashburtcr, Tuesday, March 9, 1880.
Deferred Payments. —A large area of land has been proclaimed open for settle ment on deferred payments at Te Aroha and Waikato, in lots ranging from 26 to 314 acres. Public Works in Auckland. —Hie Ministry have promised to call at once for tenders for a large number of contracts in the Auckland district, and have also ex pressed their intention of throwing open a large area of land for purchase on the de ferred payment system.
Auctionesrs, &c. J. E. BUCHANAN AND CO., AUCTIONEERS, ■ LAND AND ESTATE AGENTS, ASHBURTON. PROPERTIES. THE following, amongst other PRO PERTIES, are placed in the Auction eer’s hands for LEASE and SALE: — ASHBURTON- A splendid paddock of 5 acres near Township. Six acres close to N. E. Belt. Sections near Gas Works. House and garden, Burnett St. Capital 4-Raomed House, Peter St. ASHBURTON FORKS— -190 acres with splendid Creek. 200 acres in crop, fenced and sub divided. Good house and out buildings. WAKANUI — 100 acres near Moffatt’s Mill. 150 acres in crop. SEAFIELD — 400 acres fenced and subdivided. 196 acres fenced and subdivided. DROMORE - 400 acres fenced and subdivided. Good Stable and Cottage.
CHERTSEY— A few Township Sections. 150 acres near Railway. 4150 J. E. BUCHANAN & Co., Auctioneers. Publications. NEW ZEALAND WESLEYAN Published Monthly. JUST ARRIVED, the “ New Zealand Wesleyan” for March. Price Gd Sold at the Herald and Guardian- Office, East Street. WEEKS AND DIXON, Agents. AGRICULTURAL PAPERS. FJIHE PUBLISHERS have much pleasure in intimating to the Farmers of the County of Ashburton, that they havejssued a reprint in pamphlet form of a selection of AGRICULTURAL PAPERS Read before the Lincoln. Farmers’ Club, compiled by J. Stanley Bruce, Esq., Price One Shilling. Orders for the above pamphlet, ac companied by thirteen stamps, should, be addresssed to WEEKS & DIXON, Publishers, East Street. ALMANAC for 1880, printed on a neat card, with Ashburton Direc tory, Postal and Railway Guide, can be obtained gratuitionsly at the “ Guardian ” Office. Business Notices. james McDonald, PRACTICAL TAILOR, East street, Ashburton. A good Stock of Tweeds and Cloths on hai d. Summer Goods open shortly. 172 RABBITS! RABBITS!! P . HARPER, FISHMONGER AND POULTEREK N car the Ashburton Hotel, East Street. BEGS to inform the inhabitants if Ashburton that he HAS OPENED : n the above line, and trusts, by atrb.» attention to business, and supplying bn! articles of first class quality, hopes t merit a share of public patronage OYSTER SALOON. Hot Fried Fish and Tea and Coffee al all hours. 807
Business Notices. T. R. HODDER & GOWTS GREAT CLEARING SALE, Previous to tlieir STOCKTAKING, IS NO W ON, And will continuG for ONE MONTH!!! ESPECIAL BARGAINS. Throughout all the Soft Goods Departments. A large lot of REMNANTS—Shirting, Flannel, Sheeting, Carpetings, Tweeds, Doeskins, Dress Stuffs, &c., &c. Ladies’ Millinery, Costumes, Jackets, Capes, Underclothing &c., at Great Reductions .
Boys’, Youths’, and Men’s Clothing. English and Colonial Colored Shirts. Flannel unders, &c., &c. SPLENDID VALUE FOR THE MONEY Several lines in this Department LESS THAN ENGLISH COST PRICE, being bought during the depression from over stocked Markets. TAILORING DEPARTMENT In connection with the above, under the Superintendence of an experienced Lon don Military cutter. For price, style, workmanship, and perfect fit not to be surpassed in the colony. Ladies’ Habits and Mantles. Mourning and Wedding orders attended to with Dispatch. Military Uniforms. Contracts taken for any Volunteer Corps in New Zealand T. R. H. & Co. Knowing that the Public may get wrong impressions by QUANTITIES AND PRICES BEING QUOTED, HAVE ARRANGED TO GIVE UPON ACTUAL CASH PAYMENTS IN THE DRAPERY, MlL linery, Clothing, and Boot Depart ments, THE LIBERAL DISCOUNT OF TWO SHILLINGS AND SIXPENCE IN THE POUND upon all Parcels over ten shillings, in addition to the Reduced Prices. Cash, for One Month Only. T. R. HODDER & COMPANY'S ENGLISH and AMERICAN SEWING MACHINE DEPOT. A complete assortment of Hand and Treadle Lock-Stitch Sewing Machines. T. R. Hodder & Company are appointed agents for Wanzer Machines, that have gained such preference in Dunedin and South Canterbury, also for the Improved Wertheim, allowed to be one of the best Machines used in the Largest Factories. SINGER’S and WILSON’S TREADLES, With their peculiar advantages. TAYLOR’S and HOME TREASURE HAND-SEWING MACHINES, Simple in working and of great durability. Extras of every description with the above. CASH, OR ON DEFERRED PAYMENTS T. R. HODDER AND COMPANY.
Business Notices. JUST ARRIVED— SECOND SHIPMENT OF gTATIONERY, STATIONERY, DIRECT FROM THE MANUFACTORY. Now Opening Up. A CHOICE ASSORTMENT OF Commercial AND Household STATIONERY.
THE Largest and Finest Lot ever opened up in Ashburton, AND Equal to any exhibited in the Colony. WEEKS & DIXON, Printers, Publishers, AND COMMERCIAL, LAW, AND General Stationers, Guardian Orncr, EAST STREET ASHBURTON
Business Notices. QHARLES R E ID, ASHBURTON SHOEING FORGE, Corner of East and Dodson streets. A large and varied experience in the manufacture and repair of Agricultural Implements and Machinery, warrants 0. R. in guaranteeing sound and satis factory material and workmanship. Horses safely and scientifically shod on the spot. 252 CE TTRAL SHOEING FORGE, Tancred street, Railway crossing, (Opposite Orr and Co.’s.) ROBB and BURNS, Agricultural Im plement Makers, General Black smiths, Wheelwrights, Machinists, &c., bog to announce to the public of Ashbur ton that they have commenced business as above, and hope to merit a share of public support. HORSE SHOEING GUARANTEED TO SATISFACTION. SGOg GREENSTREET FORGE, Ashburton Forks. WILLIAM RETELL, Blacksmith, Wheelright, and Agricultural Machinist,
HAYING considerably extended his Business Premises, can guarantee all work entrusted to him to be executed in a thoroughly competent manner, and TO FARMERS, LIVERY STABLE KEEPERS, SPORTING MEN, AND OTHERS OWNING HORSES. GEORGE KIDD, MiooßE Street, EGS to announce the fact that the PRICE for SHOEING hacks and light draught HORSES is now REDUCED to 7s. per set, and that all horses of this description will be specially attended to by himself. Horses liable to cut are shod on a prin ciple of George Kidd’s own invention, which has proved an effectual cure for brushing. All kinds of blacksmith’s work, and repairs to agricultural machinery of any description done on the shortest notice. 75c-526g Moore street, Ashburton. CHINIQOY’S LECTURES.—Just Ar rived, New Edition. H. M. Jones, Baring Square. ENO’S FRUIT SALT. THE PHYSICAL BASIS OF LIFE, GOOD FOOD. How to enjoy good food that would other wise cause Bilious headache, disordered Stomach, Poisoned Blood, &c.—use ENO’S FRUIT SALT. A NATURAL APERIENT. ENO’S FRUIT SALT, when taken with water, acts as a natural aperient, its simple but natural action removes all impurities, thus preserving and restoring health. If its great value in keep ing the body in health were universally known, no family should be without it. with despatch. 359 g GEORGE KIDD, Medical-
Fagged, weary, and worn OUT!! ! Anyone whose duties require them to under go mental or unnatural excitement or strain— EIvO’S FRUIT SALT is the best known remedy. It acts like a charm. It allays ner vous excitement, depression, and the injurious effects of stimulants and too rich food. Its power in aiding the digestion is most striking. It also restores the nervous system to its proper condition (by natural means). Use ENO’S FRUIT SALT. You cannot overstate its great value in keeping the blood pure and free from disease. ENO versus STIMULANTS. An in sufficient amount of exercise frequently deranges the liver. ENO’S FRUIT SALT is peculiarly adapted for any constitutional weak ness of the liver. A world of woes is avoided by those who keep and use ENO’S FRUIT SALT,—“AII our customers for Eno’s Salt would not be without it upon any consideration, they having received so much benefit from it.— Wood Brothers, Chemists, Jersey, 1878.” Every travelling-trunk and HOUSEHOLD in the world ought to contain a Bottle of ENO’S FRUIT SALT, prepared from Sound, Ripe Fruit, as a Health giving, Cooling, Sparkling, and Invigorating Beverage for any Season. It is the best Pre ventive and Cure for Biliousness, Sick Head ache, Skin Eruptions, Impure Blocd, Fevers, Pimples on the Face, Giddiness Feverishness, Mental Depression, Want of Appetite, Sour ness of Stomach, Constipation, Vomiting, Thirst, &c., and to remove the effects of errors in Eating and Drinking. ENO’S FRUIT SALT.— From the Rev. Dr Hurst, Vicar of Collorly “ I have used your Fruit Salt for many years, and, have verified your statements. The thanks of the public are due to you for your unceasing efforts to relieve suffering humanity. Long may you live to be a blessing to the world.” ENO’S FRUIT SALT.—“After suffering for nearly two and a half years from severe headache and disordered stomach, and after trying almost everything and spending much money without finding any benefit, 1 was recommended by a friend to try ENO’S FRUIT SALT, and before I had finished one bottle I found it doing me a great deal of good, and now I am restored to my usual health; and others I know that have tried it have not enjoyed such good health for years.—Yours most truly, Robert Humbureys, Post Office, Barrasford. ” Agents for New Zealand, MESSRS. KEMPTHORNE, PROSSER, AND CO. STEEDMAN’S SOOTHING POWDERS for CHILDREN CUTTING TEETH. CAUTION TO PURCHASERS. The value of this well-known Family Medi cine has been largely tested in all parts of the world, and by all grades of society, for upwards of FIFTY YEARS. Us well-earned exten sive sale has induced SPURIOUS IMITA TIONS, some of which in OUTWARD APPEARANCE so closely resemble the ori ginal as to have deceived many purchasers. The proprietor therefore feels it due to the public to give a special caution against the use of SUCH IMITATIONS. Purchasers are therefore requested carefully to observe the four following distinctive characteristics, without which none are genuine:—• Ist-w—ln every case the words JOHN STEEDMAN, CHEMIST, WALWORTH, SURREY, are engraved on the Government Stamp affixed to each packet. 2nd—Each Single Powder has directions for the dose, and the words, John Steedman, Chemist, Walworth, Surrey, printed thereon. 3rd —The name, Steedman, is always spelt with two EE’s. . 4th —The manufacture is earned on solely at Walworth, Surrey. , Sold in Packets by all Chemists and Medi cine Vendors. : _ Sold by Kempthorne, Prosser and Co., Auckland.
Medical. For coughs, bronchitis, in- FLUENZA, COLDS, &c. JpOWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED. >OWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED. P OWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED. rpHE Oldest and Most Effectual COUGH REMEDY. E XTRAORDINARY TESTIMO NIALS. HER MAJESTY S GUN BOAT NETLEY. Wick, Scotland. Dear Sir, — Having had a most distressing and severe cough, which caused me many sleepless nights and restless days, I was recommended by his LORDSHIP the EARL of CAITHNESS to try your most invaluable Balsam of Aniseed, and I can assure you, with the first dose, I found immediate relief, even without having to suspend my various duties ; and the first small bottle com pletely cured me, therefore I have the greatest confidence in fully recommend ing it to the million. Signed, W. LINZELL, H.M.G.B. NETLEY.
POWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED. Dtrc de Montabor writes ; “ Chateau de Montabor, Aveyron. Sir,— Having suffered for some time from an obstinate cough, accompanied, with fever, continuous head-aches, and sleepless nights, I resolved having vainly tried several other medicines, to have recourse to your .BALSAM of ANISEED. I cannot resist, sir, the desire of making you acquainted with the really marvelous results which I derived from it. From the first dose I felt great, relief, the bad symptoms grew feebler, the irritation of the throat was calming down, and I recovered the sleep which had nearly left me. The third dose delivered me completely, and I am now completely restored to health. Receive, sir, with the expression of my gratitude the assurance of my distinguished sentiments. BUG DE MONTABOR.”
T)0 WELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED. 1 “Sir,—l have for a long time suffered from a severe cough and tried all manner of remedies. Dr. Liberecht advised POWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED; it cured me after a few days. You arc at liberty to use this letter in hopes that others may benefit by it.— I am. Sir, Yours. &c., ALBERT COUNT POTOCKI.” OWELL’S BALSAM OF ANISEED. WILL LOOSEN the PHLEGM imme diately.—The Dean of Westminster’s Verger writes : “ I was advised to try the Balsam of Aniseed; I did, and have found great relief. It is most comforting in allaying irritation and giving strength to the voice.” Lionel Brough, Esq., the eminent actor, writes : I think it an invaluable medicine for members of my profession, and have always recommended it to my ■ brother and sister artistes. ” TRULY an EXTRAORDINARY EX PECTORANT.—Mr. Edward M. Ullett, of Bury, Hunts., writes to Messrs. Palmer & Son, Ramsay :—“ Having been in the habit o using Powell’s Balsam of Aniseed for a great number of years, I have great pleasure in bear ing testimony to its incomparable effects as an expectorant. I always find a single dose gives immediate relief, and a small bottle effects a perfect cure.” POWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED.— The effects of one tcaspoonful taken in a little water before going to bed is extraordinary. No family should be without it in the winter. Sold by Chemists and Medicine Vendors throughout the World, is I '/z& and as 3d per per bottle; a great saving in taking family bottles, lis each. Established over 50 years. Prepared only by THOMAS POWELL, Blackfriars Road, London. SK for POWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED SOLD by all CHEMISTS and STORE KEEPERS. Observe the Trade Mark, “Lion, Net, and Mouse.” Wholesale Agents in the Australian and New Zealand Colonies -Elliot Brothers ; Evers & Solomon ; Felton, Grimwalde, & Co. ; P. and S. Falk, Paulding & Co. ; Rocke, Tompsit, & Co. ; Rosenthall & Co. ; Kempthorne, Prosser, & Co. ; S. Hoffenung & Co.; Hemmons, Laws, & Co. ; Berkley, Taylor, & Co.; and all other wholesale houses. Proprietor— Thomas Powell, Blackfriars Road London. KEATING’S WORM TABLETS, A PURELY VEGETABLE SWEETMEAT, Doth in appearance and lasts, furnishing a most agreeable method of administering the only certain remedy for INTESTINAL or THREAD WORMS. It is a perfectly safe and mild preparation, and is especially adapted for childien. TESTIMONIAL. Medical Hall Gildersome, Nov. 28th, 1876. Mr. Keating, Dear Sir, —I think it nothing but my duty to inform you of the immense sale I have for your Worm tablets, which I may justly say is enormous, and in every case gives the greatest satisfaction, I have now in stock two bottles containing the Round Worms brought me during the last few days by customers, one Worm 40 yards long. I dare not be without the remedy.—yours respectfully, M. A. Walker. Sold in tins by all Chemists and Druggists Proprietor, THOS. KEATING, London, REWARD AND CAUTION. —Whereas fraudulent imitations of this remedy have been sold, I hereby request any one knowing the vendor of the same to com municate with me, on conviction of the offender a liberal reward will be paid. 637 BUGS, FLEAS, MOTHS, BEETLES And all other Insects are DESTROYED by KEATING’S INSECT POWDER, which is quite harmless to domestic animals. In exterminating Beetles the success of this Powder is extraordinary, and no one need be troubled by those pests. It is per fectly clean in application. _ , Ask for and be sure you obtain “ KEAT ING’S POWDER,” as Imitations are Noxious, and fail in giving satisfaction. Sold bv all Chemists in Tins. is. & 2s. 6d. each 63c GRATEFUL—COMFORTIF G, BREAKFAST COCOA. “ By a thorough knowledge of the nalura, laws which govern the operations of digestioi. and nutrition, and by a careful application of -he fine properties of well selected cocoa, Mr. Epps has provided our breakfast tables with a delicately-flavoured beverage which may save us many heavy doctors’ bills. It is by tue judi cious use of such articles of diet, that a constitu tion may be gradually built up until strong enough to resist every tendency to disease. Hundreds of subtle maladies are floating arcund us, ready to attack wherever there is a weal point. We may escape many a fata shaft br keeping ourselves well fortified with pare bleed and a properly nourished frame.” —The Cfzi. Service Gazette. SOLD ONLY IN PACKETS LABELLED JAMES EPPS AND CO (Homeopathic Chemists, London.
Commercial Printers. IF YOU WANT NEAT BUSINESS CARD ) 10 THE “GUARDIAN” OFFICE; IF YOU WANT WELL-PRINTED CIRCUI ,AR, f TRY THE “GUARDIAN” OFFICE. IF YOU WANT ATTRACTIVE HANDBILL, TRY THE “GUARDIAN ’ OFFICE. IF YOU WANT a MAGNIFICENT POSTER, CALL AT THE “ GUARDIAN ” OFFICE. IF YOU WANT ANY DESCRIPTION OF PLAIN OR ORNAMENTAL PRINTING, CALL AT THE “GUARDIAN” OFFICE East Street Nort WEEKS & DIION, PROPRIETORS. THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN; Price Twopence, c AN be obtained from the following Agents, who will receive orders; H. M. Jones E. A. Garnett K. Sando D. Williamson M. Guinney M. Atkinson G. Leadley T. M. Jones & Co. J. Lambie Wm, Cox .. W. Harris J. Davison J. Stephens T. E. Tomlinson .. P. Tisch ~ A. R. Markham & Co. Unertsey M. Hudson ... Waterton J. Bo wick ... Mayfield Intending Subscribers will please fill ap forms, which can be obtained from anys of & the above Agents. They v.jfc also oblige by stating on the back order to which, agent they pay their suAeriptioaa. The Triangle East Street East Street East Street Wakanui Seafield ‘ Wakanui :Cw»kv Seafield Kyle Rakaia Winslow Westerfield Alford Forest Mount Sozneia Spread Eagl* WEEKS AND DIXON, Printers and Publishers, |
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COUNTY AGRICULTURAL AND STORTING RECORDER,
VOL. I.—No. 72.]
ASHBURTON. THURSDAY, MARCH 11, 1880.
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Auctioneers and Commisssion Agents EDMISTON BROS. & GUNDRY (late bullock AND CO.), ASHBURTON, General Merchants, Auctioneers, Stock, Station,' Estate, and Commission Agents. Sales of Stock, Farm Implements, &c., will be held at their Yards, Ashbur ton, and the Tinwald Yards, on alternate TUESDAYS. CASH ADVANCES Made on Stock, Produce, &c., consigned for Positive Sale. EDMISTON BROS. & GUNDRY. 19 ALFRED HARRISON, AUCTIONEER, COMMISSION AGENT, ETC. SALES, Sales of Stock, Mer chandise, Furniture and Effects, also Pigs, Fowls, and General Produce. WEEKLY SALE Every SATURDAY at 12 o’clock. SALE YARDS ATTENDED. ntries can be made at my office or at the Yards. Agent for the Transatlantic Fire Insurance Company. 5 FARMERS AND OTHERS. MESSRS. ACLAND, CAMPBELL, & CO. are prepared to supply Farmers and others with Station Stores, • Fencing Wire, Fencing Staples, Standards, &c., at Lowest Rates, and of First-class quality. AGENTS FOR THE JLOYAL INSURANCE COMPANY. CAPITAL ... ... £2,000,000 NSURANGES EFFECTED AT LOWEST RATES. ACLAND, CAMPBELL & CO., 65 Auctioneers. pREDK. pAVITT, E/st Street (Close to the Railway Station) Ashburton, Land arid General Commission Agent. Orders taken for—Sydney Drays, Newcastle Coal, and Malvern (by the truck load), Build ing Materials of all kinds. Fencing Wire, Agricultural Implements, English and Ameri can, &c., &c.i '"tv'' 1 MESSRS. POYNTZ &XO., ... L AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS. Rents and Debts Collected. Money advanced on Freehold Security. 7 UN D, Jgl STA TE, WI L LI AM ADAMS, Accountant and General Commission Agent. W. A. has started busines as above in the Cottage next Road Board Office, A sh burton., ; Tradesmens’ books kept, Accounts Rendered, Rents Collected, Letters Written, business or private, Contractors’ Partnership Accounts Adjusted. Charges Moderate. WILL IA M ADA MS, Next Road Board Office, 6120 i Ashburton. W. R. BOYLE, Moore street, Ashburton, Accountant, land, estate, and GENERAL AGENT. Loans negotiated. Absentees represented. Agent for the Victorian Insurance Com pany. Certificated Accountant in Bank • EUPTOT. 458 g Millers, &c. SAUNDERS BROS.. r MILLERS, Grain Merchants, AND GENE RAL GO MMISSION AGENTS. Offices — EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Mills —, . GREAT SOUTH ROAD. ; AGENTS FOR THE LONDON AND LANCASHIRE FIRE INSURANCE CO And THE WALLSEND COLLLIERY. H“l\/fOprAT begs to inform the . inhabitants of Ashburton and sufteomfSing districts that his FLOUR MILL AT WAKANUI HAS COMMENCED WORK, And hopes,- by .strict attention to busi ness, and turning out a First-class article, to merit a’ share of public support. Special attention paid to Gristing,' 1 and ? Farmers from a 1 distance can have' their Grist ground by return. 31
Insurance. Liverpool and London and GLOBE INSURANCE COM PANY. * Capital £2,000,000. Reserve Fund ... £1,300,000. Grain Insured whilst Growing, in Stook or Stacked. Every other description of Insurance at rates as low as any other office. LOCAL AGENTS. J. Stanley Bruce ... Ashburton. A. R. Markham ... Chertsey4B4G North British and mercan- TILE INSURANCE COMPANY. Established, a.d. 1809. Capital ... ■ £2,000,000 Losses already indemnified... £5,000,000 Reserve £1,156,000 Ashburton Agents— -3820 POYNTZ & CO. THE LONDON & LANCASHIRE FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Capital —Fully Subscribed, £1,500,000. -piRE INSURANCES I 6f all kinds taken at lowest rates, special attention being given to Stack, Farm Building, and other Agricultural Risks. Applications by letter for insurance will be promptly attended to. The London and Lancashire being purely a Fire Company, the whole of its resources are available to meet Fire claims and this feature will at once commend itself to the public, for the resources of the Company can never be applied to the settlement of Life Claims or Marine Losses, but every penny of its Capital (the whole of which could be called up at any time), together with its reserves, arc available for Losses by Fire, and offer a complete guarantee that all engagements will be fully carried out. Claims are met with promptitude and liberality. Agents for Ashburton — SAUNDERS BROS. 6 Building Materials. Ashburton steam saw mills SASH AND DOOR MANUFACTORY. G. PARKIN, Proprietor, BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR. Moore Street, Every description of Timber and 'kitilding Materials in Stock and supplied on most reasonable terms. Plans prepared and Estimates Given on the ' shortest notice. 26 BRICKS. rjIHE UNDERSIGNED having COM PLETED cheir KILN at Ashburton, are prepared to SUPPLY BRICKS, equal tc any made in the Colony, at any Station up or down. Samples to be seen at the Company's Offices, Ashburton, Rakaia, and V inslowj | .. W. MONTGOMERY & CO [Limited] , . 32 TOTARA ! TOTARA ! ! TOTARA ! ! ! NOTICE. To members of County Councils, Road Boards, Contractors, and others. THE undersigned .desires to notify that he is prepared to supply SAWN TOTARA (or Black Pine) for Bridges, Culverts Slabbing wells, or other purposes, of any dimensions, and in large or small quanti ties suit customers. ALPHEUS HAYES, Timber Merchant, East street, Ashburton. N.B.—Building Timber, Firewood, Stakes, &c., now on sale at the yards, East street, near Railway station, at lowest current rates, or can be delivered at any station along the line direct from the mills. , , , ■ • Firewood by the truck-load at greatly reduced prices, 967a*—413g A ROHERY MATERIAL. —Bows from; -A ' 6s. each. Arrows from ss. doz. H M. JONES, Stationer, Baring Square.
For Sale. FARMS FOR SALE. IMPROVED FARM of 5C4 Acres, near Dromore. IMPROVED FARM of 400 Acres, Seafield. 544-Acre Block of UNIMPROVED LAND, adjoining Winchmore Railway Station. Easy terms. Apply to 590 g CUFF & GRAHAM. A PRIVATE and Superior Ladies’ School for DISPOSAL. Can be taken with or without the Plant. Terms Moderate. Ladies about to commence scholastic duties would do exceedingly well by an early attention. Address— Guardian office, Ashburton. 154 c 592 g LAND. LAND. jyrESSRS. POYNTZ & CO. have received instructions to OFFER FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY, AN UNIMPROVED FARM of 400 Acres, in one or two lots. The land is of fair quality and situated within four miles of a Railway Station on the main lino. 197 g FOR SALE, ACRES Tussock Land, in I 3,000 Lots to suit purchasers. Very Liberal Terms. 74 SAUNDERS BROS. TO PRINTERS. MACHINE FOR SALE. For s a l e. One Second-hand Double Demy Tape Printing MACHINE, in thorough working order, with rollers, moulds, &c., complete. This machine has been replaced by a Double Royal Wharfedale, which necessitates removal of the Double Demy Machine formerly used for printing the “Herald ” and “ Guardian,” for hand or steampower. Can be seen raid all par ticulars obtained at our office. For a Country Office this Machine suits admirably, as it can easily be turned by hand, for which we have fitted a fly wheel and handle. Piuca £7O. WEEKS & DIXON. Ashburton, January 14, 1879 Surveyor, Civil Engineers, &c. C E. FOOKS AND SON, a V IVEYORS AND LAND BROKERS Under the Land Transfer Act, Government Contract Surveyors, Triangle, Wakanui Road, near Post-office ASHBURTON. 33 Educational. MISS GOODGER has much pleasure in informing the Ladies of Ash burton that she is about to open a PRIVATE SCHOOL, and solicits their patronage. SUBJECTS: English, French, Music, Plain and Orna mental Needle Work. Referees : The Very Revd. Dean of Christchurch, and J. P. Restell, Esq. Terms on application to MISS GOOD GER at the Somerset Hotel, Ashburton. For address, see future Advertisement. 124c-569g Boarding Houses.
CENTRAL TEMPERANCE HOTEL, Earing Square (Near Town Hall). -r> E-OPENING of the above commo- O, dious and centrally situated Pri vate and Commercial Hotel. T. BROADBELT, proprietor, Is prepared to give Superior Accommoda tion to Boarders and the Travelling Public on REASONABLE TERMS. Weekly Board and Lodging ... £1 Weekly Board ... 14s. MEALS AT ALL HOURS. Dinner on Saturday from 11.30. Beds (single), Is. 6d. Private Room for Ladies. 153—624 a Gazette in Bankruptcy. V. R. mHB ASHBURTON GUARDIAN I , (County Agricultural and Sporting Recorder) is a GAZETTE for all Notices under Tke Debtors and Creditors Acts.
MARBLE CHIMNEY PIECES— ALL PATTERNS AND DESIGNS. WASHING, WRINGING, AND MANGLING MACHINES— ALL SIZES IN STOCK. Business Notices. IRONMONGERY. IRONMONGERY. CHEAPEST HOUSE IN CHRISTCHURCH. E. CROSS & CO, WHOLESALE AND RETiIL IRONMONGERS, Cobnee of Colombo and Hekefoed SteeetS, opposite Bank of New Zealand, CHRISTCHURCH, BEG to call the attention of their Customers and the public generally to their varied and well-assorted stock of every description of BUILDERS’ AND GENERAL IRONMONGERY, BRUSHWARB, Ac., Ac.; also, always on hand, a large stock of Oils, Paints, Paperhangings, Varnishes, Ac, ; gtlso, now landing, ex Elmiranda. from New York direct—Two arid Three-Pronged Hay Forks, all lengths ; Two and Three-Bow Hay Rakes ; American Scythe Snathes, Lawn Mowers, and every description of Yankee Notions. FLY TRAPS ! FLY TRAPS ! FLY TRAPS ! RANGES. RANGES. RANGES. CHEAPER THAN EVER. A CO. have now on hand one of the Largest , \J Stocks of Scotch and Leamington Ranges in the Colonies, and are now offering them at considerably reduced prices, and would call the attention of Architects, Builders, and the public generally to an inspection. RANGES—Watson and Gow’s “Etna,” with cast-iron oven and boiler, 3ft wide—£s. Ditto as above, with oven and side boiler, and bright bands and mould, 3ft. Sin. wide — L 7 10s. Leamington Ranges, all sizes, from 2ft. 9in. to 6ft., and all prices from £4 each. REGISTER GRATES —Fine cast front with brick back—7d. per inch. Ground front and brick back—lOd. per inch. Wright’s Patent Bivalve, with steel and ormolu bead, all sizes and patterns, from 60s. each. FURNISHING DEPARTMENT. Being overstocked in this Department we are determined to sell at a little over cost, and give our Customers the benefit of the in creased tariff, also to make room for shipments now landing, and to arrive, wo invite recent arrivals and others to an inspection. We have also now landing ex Hurunui—OlL CLOTHS, all Widths ; CARPETS of every description ; HEARTH RUGS Hessians, striped for Cabinet makers ; Scrim, Ac., Ac. Also, to arrive per Hereford, Pleiades, and other vessels—White Lead, Oils, Varnishes, and Colors of every description. All Goods delivered Free within One Mile of Post Office. Country orders carefully packed, and every attention given. 4520 FURNISHING GOODS OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS. CARPENTERS’ TOOLS AT REDUCED PRICES.
NOTICE TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. WHEN you want any Copper, Zinc, Iron, or Tinware made or re paired, it will be to your interest to con sult JOSEPH HYDE, Moore street, Ashburton, And he will cure all complaints cheaply. 469 a T. CHAMBERS, JgOOT AND SHOEMAKER, East Street, Ashburton. Boots and Shoes of all kinds Sewn or Pegged. Repairs Attended To. 48 TINWALD STORE. JAMES ESCOTT, GENERAL STOREKEEPER, IRONMONGER, DRAPER, Ac., Ac., Ac. 390 g Fine Cream-Laid ENVELOPES, No. 6 ; extra secure shape, ONLY 9s. 6d. per 1000; Soo, 55, ; 250, 35., NETT CASH. ALSO, — BANK NOTE AND LETTER PAPER WEEKS & DIXON, DIRECT IMPORTERS, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL STATIONERS, ASHBURTON “HERALD” OFFICE. T. A. GATES, ABINET MAKER, PICTURE FRAME MAKER, AND UNDERTAKER, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, ASHBURTON. 4 JUST ARRIVED. PAPER BAGS, PAPER BAGS. rjONFEOTIONERS, Fruiterers, ; Grocers, Drapers, Seedsmen, Ac., can be supplied with Paper Bags, all sizes, and Printed or Plain. WEEKS AND DIXON, General Printers, East rtreet North. CtCHOOL Requisites and Artist M vte n rials. H. M. JONES, Statioier, Bari Square. *i3t- JjINVELOPES, NOTEPAPER, EN VELOPES, N 0 T E PAPER.—The cheapest ever offered in Ashburton, at the Herald Office, Wholesale Stationery Depot, Saunders’Buildings.
CULLEN, GENERAL CARRIER and FORWARDING AGENT, Burnett street, Ashburton. Trains at tended daily, and all orders promptly at tended to. 4COg FRANCIS PHILIP O’REILLY, Barrister, JSoijcitor, & Conveyancer, TANG RED STREET, ASHBURTON, Next Messrs. Orr and Co. ’s. 362 g WM. ANDERSON, SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER, Ashburton, HAS always in STOCK a complete assortment of every description of Saddlery, Harness, Whips, Saddlers’lron mongery, &c., imported direct from Eng land. Goods to order manufactured on the premises of the best Materials, and at the lowest rates. 11 gTORE. The Oldest Established Business in the County of Ashburton. D. WILLIAMSON AND CO., DRAPERS, GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, TEA, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS. The Best House in Town for MEN’S, BOYS’, AND YOUTHS’ READY-MADE CLOTHING. CELEBRATED BOOT AND SHOE DEPOT. 14 MEDICAL HALL. Established 1874 J M-C AM B R I D GE ’ DRUGGIST, FAMILY AND DISPENSING CHEMIST, Has always in Stock—■ SPONGES—Honeycomb and Turkey Toilet TRUSSES—Common Circular, Cole’s, Sal mon and Ody’s, Mocmain, &c. ELASTIC. STOCKINGS Knee Caps, Wristlets, and Anklets ; Abdominal Belts in Silk and Thread. FEEDING BOTTLES—Mather’s, Maw’s, Dean’s, Stocker’s, Ayrton and Saun ders’, O’Connell’s. INFANTS’ FOODS—Liebig’s, Hard’s, Neave’s, Ridge’s, Nestle’s. ; COD LIVER OlLS—De.Jongh’s, Lang ton’s, Moller’s, Foxe’s, Southall Bros. PERFUMERY —Piesse and Lubin’s, Rim mel’s, Gosnell’s, Briedenbach’s, Low’s, The Crown Perfumery Company’s HORSE AND CATTLE MEDICINES. HOMOEOPATHIC MEDICINES—LeaIh and Ross’s, Turner’s, and Martin’s. TEETH CAREFULLY EXTRACTED. , 2 BROWN PAPER, strong, and large sheets, at s|d. per lb. WEEKS AND DIXON, Stationers, East street North (near the Rail wry Station), Ash burton. CHRISTMAS Number Young Ladies’ Journal, London Journal, Family Herald, Family Reader. Boys’ Standard, See. Just arrived. H. M. Jones, Sta tioner, Baring Square. OFFICE and Pocket Diaries for 1880 H. M. Jones, Stationer, Baring Square. ■
Business Notices. T. R. HODDER & COMPOS GREAT CLEARING SALE, Previous to their STOCK TAKING, IS NOW ON, And will continue for ONE MONTH!!! ESPECIAL BARGAINS. Throughout all the Soft Goods Departments. A large lot of REMNANTS —Shirting, Flannel, Sheeting, Carpetings, Tweeds, Doeskins, Dress Stuffs, &c., &c. Ladies’ Millinery, Costumes, Jackets, Capes, IT nderclothing &c., at Great Reductions . Boys’, Youths’, and Men’s Clothing. English and Colonial Colored Shirts, Flannel unders, &c., &c. SPLENDID VALUE FOR THE MONEY Several lines in this Department LESS THAN ENGLISH COST PRICE, being bought during the depression from over stocked Markets.
Business Notices. JUST ARRIVED, A CHOICE ASSORTMENT OP OFFICE AND HOUSEHOLD STATIONERY PAPER BAGS, ACCOUNT BOOKS, DIARIES, &c. To Meet the Requirements of the ■ t County of Ashburton, WEEKS & DIXON Are now Importing, direct from the makers, Every description of Commercial, Law, and General Stationery, which they are in a position to supply, wholesale or retail, at prices that will compare favorably with any house in the Colony. The Goods now* being opened up include a Choice Assortment of Plain and Fancy Note Papers and Envelopes, and some very superior kinds. 10 2 OASES STATIONERY BALES PAPER 10 2 Commercial and Law Stationery Notepapers in great variety Envelopes of the newest styles Inkstands and Bottles Pens and Penholders Pencils and Pencil Oases Account and Pocket Books, Etc. Biscuit Bags Flour Bags Milliners’ Bags. Wholesale and Retail. LIBERAL DISCOUNT FOR CASH. 800 K S (SCRAP, • ALBUMS, &o. , We have a small lot of the above, and being desirous of clearing but these articles, we shall be glad to dispose of them at VERY LOW RATES, so as to make room for incoming consigments o General Stationery. WEEKS AND DIXON Saunders’ Buildings, E AST S T R E E T ASHBURTON.
TAILORING DEPARTMENT In connection with the above, under the Superintendence of an experienced Lon don Military cutter. For price, style, workmanship, and perfect fit not to be suqmssed in the colony. Ladies’ Habits and Mantles. Mourning and Wedding orders attended to with Dispatch. Military Uniforms. Contracts taken for any Volunteer Corps in Now Zealand T. R. H. & Co, Knowing that the Public may get wrong impressions by QUANTITIES AND PRICES BEING QUOTED, HAVE ARRANGED TO GIVE UPON ACTUAL CASH PAYMENTS IN THE DRAPERY, MIL LINERY, Clothing, and Boot Depart ments, THE LIBERAL DISCOUNT OE TWO SHILLINGS AND SIXPENCE IN THE POUND upon all Parcels over ten SHILLINGS, IN ADDITION TO THE REDUCED Prices. Cash, for One Month Only. T. R. HODDER & COMPANY’S ENGLISH and AMERICAN SEWING MACHINE DEPOT. A complete assortment of Hand and Treadle Lock-Stitch Sewing Machines. T. R. Hodder & Company are appointed agents for Wanzer Machines, that have gained such preference in Dunedin and South Canterbury, also for the Improved Werthbim, allowed to be one of the beat Machines used in the Largest Factories. SINGER’S and WILSON’S TREADLES, With their peculiar advantages. TAYLOR’S and HOME TREASURE HAND-SEWING MACHINES, Simple-in working and of great durability. Extras of every description with the above. CASH, OR ON DEFERRED PAYMENTS T. R. HODDER AND ■ COMPANY.
Business Notices. TINWALD BOOT AND SHOE SHOP. BOOTS 1 BOOTS!! THE Undersigned begs to draw the at tention of the public to his well as sorted stock of Ladies’j Gents’, and Chil dren’s Boots, which he has just received, and will dispose of CHEAP. Motto — “Small profits and quick returns.” All kinds of Boots made and repaired on the the shortest possible notice. 382 g C. HAWKINS, Bootmaker. H. M. Jones. Baring Square, LAW & COMMERCIAL STATIONER, BOOK AND MUSIC SELLER. Toys, Fancy Goods, Violins, Strings, Concertinas, &c. Magazines, English Papers, & Periodicals, by each Mail. Bookbinding Executed with Despatch 15 TO THE FARMERS OF THE ASH BURTON AND SURROUNDING DISTRICTS. CALL AT JQUCKWORTH’S High Street, Christchurch, And Buy your GROCERIES. Really Good Tea, 20s. per box, full size. Extra Superfine, 235. per box, full size. Extra Superfine, 90s. per half chest. Quality guaranteed. All other Goods equally low. 465 g CENTRAL SHOEING FORGE, Tancred street, Railway crossing, (Opposite Orr and Co.’s.) ROBB and BURNS, Agricultural Im plement Makers, General Black smiths, Wheelwrights, Machinists, &c., beg to announce to the public of Ashbur ton that they have commenced business as above, and hope to merit a share of public support. HORSE ‘ SHOEING GUARANTEED TO SATISFACTION. 560 g c. w GREENSTREET FORGE, Ashburton Forks. WILLIAM REVELL, Blacksmith, Wheelright, and Agricultural Machinist, HAYING considerably extended hla Business Premises, can guarantee all work entrusted to him to be executed in a thoroughly competent manner, and with despatch. 359 g TO FARMERS, LIVERY STABLE KEEPERS, SPORTING MEN, AND OTHERS OWNING HORSES. GEORGE KIDD, Moore Street, BEGS to announce the fact that the PRICE for SHOEING hacks and light draught HORSES is now REDUCED to Vs. per set, and that all horses of this description will be specially attended to by himself. Horses liable to cut are shod on a prin ciple of George Kidd’s own invention, which has proved an effectual cure for brushing. All kinds of blacksmith’s work, and repairs to agricultural machinery of any description done on the shortest notice. GEORGE KIDD, 75c-526g Moore street, Ashburton. Q H A RL E S REID, ASHBURTON SHOEING FORGE, Corner of East and Dodson streets. A large and varied experience in the manufacture and repair of Agricultural Implements and Machinery, warrants C. R. in guaranteeing sound and satis factory material and workmanship. Horses safely and scientifically shod onthespot. 252 JOHN j^UDERSON, CANTERBURY, FOUNDRY, CHRISTCHURCH, Sole Agent for the M‘SHERRY GRAIN DRILLS, Will have on sale for next season'a full ’ assortment of these, machines, varying. v . from 10 to 17 hoes. Hoes, spring arid peg, six to seven inches apart. . ~, .’ • Reapers and Binders by M'Cormick and Wood. Wire and extras for same. ‘ ‘ - All kinds of plough fittings,'shares, &c.,,, . kept on hand or cast at short notice; ‘ Fencing standards and wire, millstones, ■ grindstones, flour dressing silk, leather. 1 and iridiarubber belting and hose, reaper sections, machine oils, field gates', horse shoes and nails, rivets, bolts, nuisj ( plate, , r: and bar iron, steel, and every requisite for smiths’ work, all kinds' of engine and boiler mountings, boiler and gas tubes, &c., &c. ..... V. • Machinery of every description "made : on the most modern principles and design.; Estimates and drawings furnished on - application. . Indents to Great Britain or .America ‘ executed on favourable terms. Sole agent for Aveling and Porter, 1 Rochester, England. 6 and 8-h.p. Trac- ' tion Engines by them on sale. Sole agent for John Wallace and Co., of London and Dundee, manufactures of" 1 " Rolled Joists, &c. Sizes, prices, and cata*. - t loguea on application. ‘ 312’ • Drawing paper, ail, sizes, just ; ' opened at ‘ ' WEEKS AND DIXON, - East street.- ■ ■_ |
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STEAMERS LEAVE LYTTELTON AS UNDER. For ■Wellington —Ringarooma, This' Day, Thursday, March 11. Passengers 2 - 40p.m. train. To be followed by Wanaka, March 13th. For Napier, Gisborne, Tauranga and Auckland —Ringarooma, This Day, Thursday, March 11. Passengers by 2.40 p.m. train. To be followed Wanaka, by on Saturday, March 13. For Port Chalmers— Taiaroa, This Day, / Thursday, March 11. Passengers by 12.10 p.m. train To be followed by Hawea, on Satur day, March 13. For Melbourne, via Bluff Arawata, Tuesday, March 16. Passengers by 2 - 40 train. To'be followed by Tararua, March 23, not calling at Hobart Town. For Sydney Ringarooma, This Day, Thursday, March 11, Passengers by 2.40 p.m. train. For Picxon, Nelson, Taranaki, and Manukau Ladybird, Tuesday, March 16. Passengers by 240 p.m. train. A NARROW ESCAPE FROM COL LISION IN THE FRENCH PASS. The steamers Waitaki and Charles Ed ward narrowly escaped a disastrous col lision in the French Pass on Thursday night. The Charles Edward left Nelson at 7 o’clock on Wednesday evening, and reaching the French Pass at 11, steamed slowly through against the tide, which was adverse. The night was dark and rather thick, while the precipitous spur which projects into the passage on the south side effectually shut out any long view ahead. Suddenly, to the horror of those on hoard, the lights of another steamer were seen coming round the corner, and bearing down on the Charles Edward with the full force of the strong tide which runs through the “ narrows ” at the rate of ten or twelve knots. All her lights were visible, thus showing that she was heading straight for the Charles Edward. It was perfectly well known on board the latter that the other could not possibly stop or even check her way without instant destruction, and the only chance of escape for both vessels was to get the Charles out of the direct course. Captain Whitwell, who never lost’ his presence of mind, instantly stopped the engines, and then put them full speed astern. For a few moments the vessel hung motionless, and then began to move backward just in time for the approaching steamer, which proved to be the Waitaki, to slip by, almost touching her as she passed. The escape was about as close as well could be, and had the threatened collision occurred it is hardly likely that a .soul would have escaped to tell the talc. —“ Evening Post,” March 6th.
COMMERCIAL.
Ashburton Guardian Office, Wednesday afternoon. Auction Saies— Messrs. J. E. Buchanan and Co. report having sold the stock, im plements, &c., on Mr. Jas. Ward’s farm at Waterton on Tuesday. The sale was •well attended, and the bidding throughout very spirited* owing to the superior quality of the various lines submitted by the auctioneers. The following prices were realised :—M'Cormack reaper and binder, L2B; other farming implements at fair rates. Double-seated buggy, L 24. Pigs ■were in demand, and were quitted at ex treme rates. Milch cows from L6to L 7, calves up to 315., heifers at L3l2s. 6d., steers at 475. Horses : Draught stock from Ll 7 to L2B ; foals, Lll to L 24 10s., the latter being a prize taker at the Tin wald Show. The crop was also sold, the oats realising Is. 3d. per bushel, barley 2s. 3d., and the wheat, a blighted sample, only brought 2s. Yesterday afternoon Messrs. Edmiston Bros, and Gundry, per Mr. T. Bullock, sold a line of about 70,000 feet of totara timber of useful dimensions, at from 10s. to 12s. 6d. per 100 feet. The speculation must be far from a profitable one for the consignors.
POST OFFICE NOTICES.
Mails close at : the Chief Post Office, Christchurch, for the following places (subject to necessary alterations) as under Thursday, March 11. For Otago, per Taiaroa. For Northern Ports of New Zealand and Australian Colonies (via Sydney), per Ringarooma, at 1.50 p.m. ; late fee letters, 2.10 p.m. ; guard’s van, 2.40 p.m. train. The next mail for the United Kingdom via Brindisi, will be closed at Christ, church on March 11th, and will be due in London on April 29th. The next mail for the United Kingdom, via San Francisco, will be closed at Christ church on March 27th, and will be due in London on May 11th. SYDNEY J. DICK, Chief Postmaster. Mails close at the Ashburton Post Office, as follows: — For Christchurch and North at 10.20 a.m. 4.30 p.m., and 8 p.m., daily. For Chertsey at 10.20 a.m daily. . For Rakaia at 10.20 a.m and 4.30 p.m daily. For Dunedin, Tinwald Winslow, Hinds, Coldstream, Rangitata, Orari, Winchester, and Geraldine, at 10.20 a.m, daily. . For Temuka. Timaru, and South at 10.20 a.m and 3.30 p.m daily. For Greenstreet, Ashburton Ftjrks, Mount Somers, and Ashburton Gorge qji Tuesdays and Fridays at 10.30 a. m y vA For Ashton, Waterton, and Longbeach, at, g. 15 p.m. daily. ,For Wakanui and Seafield, and Thursdays, 7.30 p.m. ” W. St. G. Douglas,
The Ashburton Guardian. COUNTY AGRICULTURAL & SPORTING RECORDER THURSDAY, MARCH 11, 1880.
The agricultural returns for, this county as well as for some other in Canterbury have been published, and from them we note that a large increase has taken place in the acreage under cultivation as well as in the yield of produce. Most people were aware that the acreage tilled this year had considerably increased over that of last year, but they were only aware of the general fact: the statistics now published give us the figures. But every man, who took any notice of the weather and the fields, was bound to be satisfied that,-as compared with the dry season of 1879 troubled as the farmers were with strong and incessant north-west winds, that parched the land and robbed it of its moisture, checking the growth of the grain, and reducing the yield—the very favorable growing season of 1880 would tell a satisfactory tale upon the harvest. X’he figures relating to this county are as
follow ;—ln 1879 there were 64,880 acres of land under wheat, yielding 1,139,025 bushels ; in 1880 there were- 73,502 acres under wheat, yielding 1,974,401 bushels —an increase of 8622 acres, and 835,376 bushels. In oats there were 23,470 acres tinder crop, yielding 515,204 bushels in 1879; and in 1880,34,911 acres, producing I, bushels—an acreage increase of 11, and an increase of oat yield of 759,360 bushels. Under barley, 1879 had 5980 acres, from which 122,788 bushels were gathered ; and in 1880 the .acreage under barley crop was 15,159. from which 397,668, bushels were reaped—an increase of 9279 hcres and 274,880 bushels. In addition to these the statistics give 261 acres under potatoes in 1879, producing 1244 tons : in 1880, the acreage rose to 370, and the yield to 1961 tons. The yield per acre shows the difference be tween the harvests of the two years, as far as the unsatisfactory way Government has of taking these returns will allow any ac curacy to bo obtained. In 1879, the re turn of wheat per acre was over 17 k bushels; in 1880, over 25k. In 1879, oats to the average of 21£ bushels per acre were secured ; in 1880, they have yielded nearly 34 bushels to the acre. Barley gave about 21J bushels per acre in 1879 ; and 33f bushels in 1880. The yield of potatoes in 1879 was 4 tons 14 cwts per acre; and in 1880 5 tons 6 c wts. We say Government has a very unsatisfactory mode of collecting this information ; or rather, the mode is right enough, but the time at which the collection is made is wrong. In some parts of this country— not many, to be sure, but still some parts —grain is still standing, while a very large quantity is still unthrashed. Those statis tics are compiled while the grain is in many cases still green, and the return of bushels to the acre given by the fanner is a haphazard guess—under or over, accord ing to his judgment, or possibly, accord ing as he desires hii creditors to believe. At best it is difficult to obtain more than a rough approximation to the yield, but there is, a possibility of having that approximation a good deal closer to the truth, and far more reliable than it is now. And that could easily be brought about by waiting until the grain has passed through the thrashing machine, when the actual number of bushels raised on a farm could easily bo given by the farmer, and the figures would then be results, and not simply a guess. In one case we know of Hat year—and we have no doubt that case was only one of many—the farmer gave his farm’s yield at 12 bushels to tire acre, and expressed his sorrow at the miserable disappointment he had sustained, for he had hoped to reap 25 bushels from his land. His disappointment was a good deal intensified when ho brought the machine to his holding, and from that crop ho fancied was going to yield him 12 bushels to the aero he was only able to thrash out an average of five. Similar cases have occurred this year, and not seldom the machines have thrashed out a far heavier yield than that given to the collector of official statistics. Last year was a poor year, and we are afraid that the machines too often disappointed the far mer’s hopes ; and though this harvest has been a very good one, we are inclined to believe there will be a considerable differ ence in many cases between the estimated yield while the crops were green, and the actual per acreage thrashed out. But though errors may be made regarding the result of the crop when the ear is green, there can bo no mistake about the acreage. He is a very fire-eating farmer indeed who works so fast that be takes no note of the number of new acres he breaks up, so the return of new land is sure to be correct, and over the land in crop last year, 1880 shows an increase of 29,451 acres. An. examination of these figures shows as well as anything does the pro gress the county is making in agriculture, and gives proof of the firm belief the farmers have in the land they till, and their determination to stick to it. Steadily, year by year, and at no snail’s pace, the tussocks —the distinguishing feature of the virgin soil of the plains—are disappearing, and soon they will be as scarce .as even yet they are plentiful. It is no very great stretch of memory —it seems but-yesterday. —to call to mind the vast sea of tussocks those plains were when the railway first ran through them. But to-day the traveller, as the train rushes over the plains, has his eye caught by innumerable portly stacks of grain that are visible on either side of the line as far as the eye can reach, and the picture covers the ground along many, many miles of coun try. The smoke wreaths of the thrashing engines are to be seen all the way between the rivers, and homesteads arc steadily in creasing. Nor are the fanner’s prospects dull. In all likelihood ha will obtain for his produce this year a satisfactory return, the only disadvantage being that the pru dent farmer who this year grew a fair per centage of oats will not do so well as he had hoped ; but take the year all round, it must be a good one, and cannot fail to tell upon the agriculturist’s condition. Re garding oats, it is worthy of remark that by far the largest increase is upon that cereal, the difference between the two years being no less than 769,360 bushels, and this is quite sufficient to account for the low price they are now bringing, and the wise course many farmers are adopt ing—viz., stacking their oat crops till the market is less burdened, and buyers are more willing to trade at a good figure.
We have had some enquiries regarding the rates of postage by the Suez mail, which some of our readers do not seem fully to understand, and it may be as well to place the rates as fully before the public as possible. All mails by the Suez route will in future be sent via Brindisi alone, the service hitherto made use of via Southampton having been discontinued, and the letter rate will be Bd. for each letter, weighing less than half-an-ounce, and Bd. for each additional half ounce or frac tion of half-an-ounce. It must be borne in mind that letters must be specially addressed “ via Brindisi” if they are in tended to go by the Brindisi mail, and if they should by any mistake bear only the sixpenny stamp as formerly, they willbe de tained till the next outgoing San Fracisco mail and sent by it. But should the letters be over weight, and bear stamps to the amount of Bcl., they will be forwarded by Brindisi, if so addressed, and the rate for the excess weight, with a fine of the same amount, will be charged against the receivers of the letters. Thus, a letter weighing more than half-an-ounce, but bearing Bd. worth of stamps will be for warded, but the person to whom it is ad dressed will have to pay on receipt one shilling and fourpence—Bd. to cover the deficient postage, and Bd. of a fine. By the new arrangements newspapers will not be charged for as they used to he —Id. per single newspaper—but the rate will be 2d. for every four ounces. So that in future senders of the nows will study economy by making up in one cover parcels of newspapers to the weight of under half a pound, when 3d. in stamps will cover the postage. The lowest news paper rate is 2d., and no newspaper, stamped with a penny stamp only, will be forwarded via Brindisi, but will be de tained till the next outgoing San Fran cisco mail. The rate “per book post” &c. via Brindisi is 2d. for every two ounces or fraction of two ounces. Hopes are held out that the rate for letters by this route will be reduced by and by, but meanwhile the rates we have given above are those charged just now. We shall gladly give notice at once of any reduction in the rate as soon as we are apprised of it.
The Brindisi Mails. —Mails for the United Kingdom &c., via Brindisi will close at the Ashburton post office to day, at 10.20 a.m., to connect with the s. s. Rotorua, at. Port -Chalmers. Correspondence for this route should be specially addressed. The rates of postage are for letters, Sd. per hoz. ; book packets 2d. per 2ozs. ; newspapers, 2d. per 4ozs. Volunteers. —The total number of volunteers in the colony is 8247, exclusive of cadets, who number 1901. Inspectorship of Hospitals.—Dr. F. W. A. Skae has been gazetted an inspector of Hospitals and Charitable Institutions for the colony. C.Y.O.—Lieutenant Slater’s appoint ment to the Captaincy of the C.Y. C. is gazetted, as also the resignation of Sub- Lieutenant Brittan. Presbyterian Tea Meeting. —The annual tea meeting of the Presbyterian Chui ch has been fixed for the 20th of April in the Town Hall. Reduction of Wages.— On Tuesday, the Christchurch Board of Conservators reduced their men’s wages from eight to five shillings per day. Indecent Assault. A man named Patrick Martin has been committed by the Christchurph R.M. on a charge of in decently assaulting a child of two years. The Native Commission.— The Royal Native Commission have concluded their sittings at Waitara. They will remain at New Plymouth another week, and then will return to Patea. Registration of Electors. — Mr. C. Percy Cox has been gazetted Registrar for Coleridge district under the Registration of Electors Act, 1879, the appointment dating from the Ist inst. The Cyclone in New Caledonia. — Mr. D. O. Gruickshank, the French Consul at Auckland, is soliciting subscriptions in aid of the sufferers by the recent cyclone in New Caledonia. Unemployed for the Waimate Plains. —The s.s. Hincmoa left Wellington for Opunako on Tuesday evening with the wives and families of the men already sent on to the Plains, and also a further de tachment of unemployed. Grain at Raicaia. —The Rakaia railway station is now a busy scene from the advent of daylight till long after dark, long strings of drays all day long coming in loaded, and all the available trucks at the disposal of the station-master are filled with sacks almost as soon as they arrive. The Oarandinis. —From a cominunica we have received from Mr. Walter Sher win, wa learn that the Carandini Company of talented instrumentalists and vocalists will appear in Ashburton for two nights, the 22nd and 23d inst., at the Towxi Hall. Particulars will appear shortly. Forcible Entry. — At the Timaru R. M, Court on Monday, W. Quinn, Charles Pontiff, Charles Hawkins, John ' Keen, Michael Lynch, and Joseph Sima, laborers, were committed for trial at the Supreme Court for forcible entry on the land of Mr. James Cowl at Makikihi. Quinn held a mortgage over the land. Alford Forest. —Mr. John Tisch has assumed command of the Alford Forest Hotel, lately occupied by Mr. Morgan. Mr. Tisch’s hostelry is the only establish ment in the district wherein the weary traveller may obtain refreshment for self and beast. Mr. Tisch runs a daily mail from Methven, which is a convenience of great value to travellers in search of the Forest. An Opening for Choppers. —Those of our readers -who are on the look out for a block of good land, on easy terms, could not do better than cast their eyes over the advertisements in our columns calling for tenders for leasing a lot of Govern ment reserves on long leases. Some of the land is worth inspection, and the terms arc so exceptionally easy that there is no doubt very good rents will be realised. Narrow Escape.— Just as the express train was leaving the railway platform at Rakaia on Tuesday morning a man, very much the worse for drink, in attempting to walk across the line fell on the rails directly in front of the engine. Fortun ately, the engine, although started, had not gathered much way, and the driver was able to pull up though not till about ten yards from where the man was lying. Masonic Ball. —The Masons of Ash burton have decided to give a Masonic ball at the consecration of the new hall now erected in Tancred street. The ball is pui’posed to take place on Friday, :16th April. The following brethren are the committee for carrying out the arrange ments :—Bros. P.M. Shearman and Stephenson, Bros. E. Saunders, W. H. Gundry, W. 11. Zoucb, C. Braddell, T. Quill, R. Friedlander, S, B. Nelson, H. C. Jacobson, W. Sparrow, J. Bradley, and H. W. Felton. The new hall will be finished about the beginning of April. The consecration will take place on the afternoon of the 16 th. Advice to Ratepayers. —The attention of the ratepayers is called to section 12 of the Rating Act, 1876, Amendment Act, 1879, which reads as follows : “It shall be sufficient if any demand required to be made under section 48 of the Rating Act, ■ 1876, be made by the same being sent through any post-office addressed to the person liable at his last known place of abode or place of business.” Section 48 above referred to states that a demand for rates must be made in writing under the hand of any collector or other duly ap pointed person, and “delivered” to the person liable either personally, or by leaving the same at his last known place of abode or place of business, or on the premises in respect of which such rate is due. We would remind the ratepayers that the rate now struck is payable on the 15th inst., and it is necessary that it be collected within the time specified. It will be seen by advertisement that the rates are payable to the Town Clerk; at his office, Burnett street, between the hours of 10 and 12 forenoon and 3 and 5 afternoon. ; : , . • Ashburton School Committee. —This Committee met on Tuesday evening. Present—Dr. Stewart, Messrs. St. Hill, Boyle, Andrew, Bean, and Jacobson. A letter was read from the Board of Educa tion in reply to the Committee’s applica tion for increased salaries to some of the teachers, stating that the staff required Re modelling. The present staff are—a master at L 291 ; mistress, LIOO ; 2nd master, L 13 0; and 7 pupil .teachers. The staff allowed to the school by its average attendance is a master at L 201; a mistress at L 164 ; infant mistress at Lllß ; assis tant teacher at L 10 0; and seven pupil teachers. It will thus be seen that the school is entitled to another mistress, and the Secretary was instructed to write to the Board of Education to that effect, and at the same time to recommend Miss Stewart for the post of head mistress at the increased salary of LIG4. The master’s report, which was a rather lengthy one; was read, and some of the suggestions adopted. The Chairman, Messrs. St. Hill, Orr, and Bean were appointed a com mittee to arrange about supply of drinking water for the children, the present system, being very defective. It was resolved that the school treat should be held on Easter Monday, 29th inst., and it was deter mined to appeal to the public for funds in aid, a considerable sum being yet required. It was resolved to urge on the Board of Education the necessity for iihmediately providing increased accommodation. The Reason Why. —A lady entered Her kitchen rather suddenly, in Paris, and was surprised to see a fireman quietly seated. The cook at once said : “ As our chimney has not been swept for some time, I thought it would be a good thing to have a fireman in the house in case of fire.”
Insurance. —A conference of the -heads of Insurance Companies is being held in Wellington. The business is of a private nature, but it affects insurance generally.
Another’Large Railway Bridge.— The iron railway bridge which crosses the Volga from Sysran in the direction of Orenburg will soon be completed. It is nearly as long as the Tay Bridge, but it is more strongly constructed and has not the same elevation. It will have occupied about seven years in building. The engineers promise the Russian Govern ment that it shall be ready before the spring, but it may bo doubted if they can fulfil that promise. There is no-question, however, that every effort will be made, because this completion of the Russian rail way system to Orenburg has the greatest possible importance in connection with the military operations about to be resumed in Central Asia.
A Police Ball Incident. —A strange incident occurred at the police ball. All the men had to leave their coats and hats in a cloak room, and were expected to give their comrades who looked after them 'id. in coming out. Port wine served ad libitum had the effect of making even some of the “hobbies” a littla troublesome. One of them presently went for his coat, and was asked for 6d. “ What,” said ho, “ d’yer get sixpence for all of them ? (hie). Then I’ll take the money for ycr (hie). ” And he planted himself in front of the plate. His brother constables had —sad to relate—to “ move him on ” by main force to his hearth and home.—“ London Correspondent. ”
A Wealthy Sayings Bank. —The C4th annual report of the Liverpool Savings Bank, just published, shows that the total amount due to the 65,144 depositors at the close of the financial year was L 1,808,903, while the total amount to the credit of the bank was L 1,813,509, showing a surplus of L 4,606, besides the valuable hank premises and a sura of LIO,OOO on a separate sur plus account. In the past year 13,309 new accounts were opened, 5843 old accounts were reopened, and 556 dormant accounts were carried to “suspense.” The position of the bank has improved in the year by L 36,276 in the amount due to depositors, and by 1767 in the number of open accounts.
Dried Peaches.—l have just seen some dried peaches (American), which are very good, and suggest how much might be done in this way in countries where there is an over-supply of fruit. The drying process, which is now carried out to such perfection in America, is certainly much better than the “canning.” one as regards wholosomeness of the products, while ft avoids the expense of cans, and the carriage of much liquid matter, which is probably more liable to injury than the dried goods. The practice of drying fruit is carried on to a great extent in many parts of Germany and Switzerland for domestic use through out the winter, but does not seem to be in use with us. The dried apples now sent from America are excellent. — “The Garden ” The Revolver in English Streets A case investigated before the Liver pool justices recently shows that the reprehensible practice of carry ing loaded revolvers continues in that town. A young man named Trainer was seen firing a revolver in Sea grave street, about half-past one o’clock in the morning, and a bullet struck the wall of the neighboring bridewell. Being asked what he was doing, he said he was only using his weapon, which he was always allowed to do in America. The pistol was taken from him, and was found to be still loaded in four chambers. Be fore the magistrates he pleaded that he was under the influence of drink, and did not know what he was doing. A fine of 405., with costs, was imposed. A Farmer Killed by an Aerolite. In Nemaha County, Kansas, David Miscn thalor, a well known stockman, was struck by a falling meteor, or aerolite. He was driving some cattle from a field, and it ap pears as if the meteor had come from a direction a little west of south, and fell obliquely at an angle of about sixty de grees, for it first passed through a tall maple, cuttingthe limbs as clean as if it had been a cannon ball, and then struck him apparently on or under the shoulder, pass ing clear through him obliquely from below the right shoulder to above the left hip, and buried itself about two feet in the •soft black ground. |The poor man’s head and legs are uninjured, but the greater part of his body seems to have been crushed into the earth beneath the terrific aerolite, which is about the size of a common patent bucket, and apparently of a roughly round shape. It appears to be formed of what is called iron pyrites. Ascent of Hecla by a Lady. Miss Th. Petursson, a daughter of the Bishop of Reykjavik, Iceland, made an ascent of the great volcano, Hecla, before the end of the summer, for the purpose of making geological observations. The temperature of the sides of the larger craters she found had recently undergone a consider able increase ; and from a number of very small fissures and holes on those craters there arose heavy white columns of vapour, the sulphurous character of which was much stronge! than for a long time past. From those circumstances it is inferred that a new eruption of the volcano is to be expected. This is con sidered the more likely as since the last eruption the period of quiescence usually observed between the outbreaks of Hecla has already been long since exceeded. The last eruption took place in the year 1845. At that time, shortly before the outburst of flame, flava, and ashes, there was likewise observed a considerable rise in . the temperature of the orators. An earthquake took place last September in the southern portion of the island, and as the direction of its motion was as though it set out from Hecla, it is not improbable thafi it had some casual connection with the; recent , changes observed on the volcano. In Reykjavik, too, rather smart shocks were felt, but no injury was done. In j;he south-east, however, their violence was less innocent, a number of buildings having been destroyed at Yigdisarvollir, near Krisurvik. Scavenging by Fire. — For som e months an apparatus has been in use at Leeds for burning up the refuse collected by the scavenging department of the Cor poration. It is tumbled into the furnaces —pots and pans, crockery, and earthen ware, stones and brickbats, all going in— being either burnt up bodily or so purified as to be no longer ' offensive. In the month of December 991 loads of refuse, or 1,090 tons 2 cwts were consumed in 24 working days of 24 working hours each,: or at the rate of 40 loads dailyl The work of destruction begins on Momjtiy morning, and the place is con tinuously in operation, day and night, till three o’clock on Saturday afternoon, when work ceases for the week. No coal is used. The draught of air is so strong, and the heat so fierce, that the furnaces roar and blaze away, the material poured in at the top being sufficient to keep the “ destructor ” going. There are six fur naces or “cells.” These ai-e regularly raked up by the men in charge, who pull out the masses of the refuse. Amidst the burnt stuff are iron pots and pans, which are picked out, placed in a heap, and sold at 255. a ton. Attached to the works are a couple of mills, driven by a fourteen horse steam engine, in which capital mortar is made. The slag which collects in the furnaces is ground into. a fine sand and is utilised for the purpose. With the exception of the pots, pans, and tin canis ters, everything is. either burned or ground up on the works, and made useful in some. way. Above the fur naces are a c Duple of orifices, covered with iron, into which deceased animals can be put and their bodies be rapidly eonsvpued, ■ .. -
. Hematite Deposits. —A company is being, formed in Auckland to develop the Thames hematite ore deposits, and other pigments in the province. Valuable ore deposits of pigments used in the painters’ art have been discovered in the province, and these, blended with the Thames crude material, will enable the company to manufacture all the most useful paints. The intention of the Auckland company is to bring out their pigments in quite anew form. The Kelson Crown Prosecutor.— At a meeting of the creditors of Henry Adams, solicitor, Nelson, his liabilities were given as L 8,597 and his assets at • L 5,915. The assets are considered over estimated, as the properties are heavily mortgaged. A number of questions ware asked with reference to moneys entrusted to the debtor for investment, and it was resolved not to assent to a deed of assign ment, but to throw the estate into the Bankruptcy Court. Devi ii of a Waterloo Veteran.—Ser geant Leonard Simons, a Waterloo veteran, has just died at Corby, Northamptonshire. He was born at Bedford in 1793, enlisted in the 69th Regiment in 1813, and served in • the attack on Bergen-op-Zoom, the siege of Antwerp, and the battle of Water loo, for which he received a medal. He claimed his discharge in 1833, and re ceived a pension of Is. Gd. per day for life. He has left a widow, to whom ho was married 65 years ago. The Late Dr. Fox.—The late Dr. Fox, who died on board the ship Earl Gran ville, quarantined at-Auckland, came out last year as doctor of the immigrant ships Maraval and Famenoth. His interment took place on Tuesday. All the passen gers per Earl Granville are progressing slowly. Dr. Humphrey Haines has been appointed Surgeon-Superintendent, and he is at present on the island. The ship will ho admitted to pratique about Friday, hut the immigrants will remain on the island for a week. A Legacy to the Freethinkers. — Freethinkers in general, and Mr. Brad laugh in particular, have to thank a Scotch Radical—the late Mr. Win. Thom sm, of Montrose—for a nice little wind fall. Under that gentleman’s will £3,000 was bequeathed to Mr. Bradlaugh, to be applied at his absolute discretion to the propagation of antitheological and ad vanced political views. The money lias just been paid over, and Mi - . Bradlaugh has exercised his “ discretion.” The National Secular Society, of which Mr. Bradlaugh is president, receives about £ISOO, and amongst the other beneficiaries figures the fund for securing Mi - . Brad laugh’s election for Northampton, which is awarded £IOO. At the Front. —The Armed Constahn lary Force lately stationed at Stoney river moved to their now camp at Purehu, on Monday. The natives at Purehu made not the slightest opposition to the Armed Constabulary coming, telling them that they could fix their tents where they liked. The chief Te Motu intends mak ing a present to Colonel Roberts as soon as the tents are fixed. The site of the new camp is about 209 yards from the old telegraph office, and is on the stream called Hauminga. There were 260 men belonging to the Force, besides the work ing party, which consists of 80 men, who will be under the charge of Mr. C. W. Hursthouse. The Unemployed iji Napier. —They must be a queer lot of unemployed in Napier if the following telegram is true : The meeting of unemployed called for Saturday night proved a great fiasco ; about 50 men, two-thirds laborers, rolled up. The convenor of the meeting un expectedly asserted that there was plenty of work, and then said there was none, rnd concluded by returning to his first statement, and offering to get work for any who said they could not find it. He told an extraordinary tale of how he and Mr. Vincent Pyke lived on snakes for a week in Victoria when on the “ wallaby.” The next speaker strongly denounced the non-employment cry, saying that every man able and willing to work could get constant employment. Bennett, convener of the meeting, said he must dispute this, and mounted the barrel which did duty as a platform, but some one pushed the barrel from under him, and he fell heavily to the ground, where he lay stunned for some time. On recovery, he offered to fight anyone in a 36-foot ring for love or money. This concluded the proceedings. An American Miser. —An American paper announces the death of Hugh M'Glinn, proprietor of the Rhode Island livery stable, at the age of 60 years. The deceased left behind him an estate valued at over 200,000 dels. M'Glinn, it is stated, acquired his large fortune by lead ing an extremely penurious existence, and denying himself even the common neces saries of life. He occupied himself in the most menial employments about his estab lishment, and devoted himself to the making and hoarding of money. For years he occupied a loft in his stable, where he died. He was unable to read or write, and was obliged to entrust the manage ment of his business to an agent. In his illness he refused to pay a physician to attend him unless he would guarantee a cure. He left a will bequeathing the whole of his estate to his wife, who, with his daughter, are earning a living in Rhode Island as domestic servants. He separated from his wife a number of years ago be cause she bought a silk dress.
TELEGRAPHIC.
.BRITISH AND FOREIGN. (Renta V.) London, March 6. A. Russian named Hartman, charged with complicity in the late destruction by fire at the Academy of Forest Culture at Moscow, having escaped to France, the Russian Government recently demanded the extradition of the fugitive. The French Government, however, refused to deliver him up to the Russian authorities, and he has since been deported to Eng land, The ship Invercargill hag arrived. Genoa., March 7. A gun burst on boai'd the man-of-war Duilio, at La Spezzia, 10 sailors being wounded and the turret damaged. AUSTRALIAN. Melbourne, March 8. The new Government have decided to rescind certain vexatious portions of the regulations which have from time to time been issued by Mr. Longmore, late Mini ster|?for Lands. The cricket match ended to-day by the Victorian Fifteen beating the Australian Eleven by one wicket. The excitement was intense at the finish of the game. Madame Camilla Urso, the great vio linist, will visit New Zealand shortly. Melbourne, March 9. , It is not probable there will be any opposition offered to the re-election of Ministry. Mauritius advices, dated 17th January, stated that the sugar market was and large sales were being made with stocks small. The Rotomahana grounded on the banks of the Yarra, but is expected to float again at midnight. Sydney, March 9. A man murdered his two children at Bathurst. He was suffering from the effects of delirium tremens. Arrived—Hero and Tararua from Auck land; yesterday,
Brisbane, March 10. A. large number of blacks made a raid yesterday upon a station near George Town and drove away a large mob of cattle.
INTERPROVINCIAL.
Auckland, March 10. Sickness is increasing at the quarantine station. There are eight cases of sickness at present, and active sanitary measures are being taken. The New Zealand Accident Insurance Company have had their first claim in Mr. Thos. Brown, injured at the Whatapu saw mill. On his arrival in Auckland, Mr. Brown was promptly paid his cheque. At the meeting of G. Barton’s creditors it transpired that the debtor kept the books of the Queen street shop in cypher. The proved claims amount to L 2351. The meeting adjourned for further investiga tion. The Hon. Ji hn Hall, Premier, and the Hon. Mr. Whitaker, Attorney-General, left by the morning train, accompanied by a party of gentlemen, for Mata Mata, reaching Hamilton at 1.30. The Premier, aided by elaborate maps from the Public Works Office, was enabled to distinguish the districts and their more important features on the journey. A telegram has been received by Auck land merchants, stating that the bills wl ich they had held, accepted by Godde froi and Go. and dishonored, have been paid, and tbe new company will carry on operations on a grander scale than for merly. The Naval and Artillery Volunteers are arranging for a reception to the Thames winner of the Carbine Belt and competi tors. Major Heaphy is holding an . enquiry into the old laud claims. The most im portant is Captain Bendon, R.N., who claims a large portion of the Piako Swamp, now in possession of the Piako Swamp Company. On Monday a passenger by the train to Waikato jumped off between Taupiri and Huntley, rolling down a steep bank. He has not been seen since, and is supposed to have been fata’ly injured. No further caseS of pi euro-pneumonia are reported. The Cattle Inspector will make further inspections in the country districts. Mr. Bucldand advocates a sub scription of LSOO to purchase the re mainder of the cattle introduced from New South Wales by W. Payne, with a view to their distraction. Mr. Buckland publishes a letter from the Chief Cattle Inspector of Victoria, admitting that pleuro-pneumonia prevails throughout that colony. Charles Williams, alias “ French Fred,” has been committed for trial for uttering a valueless cheque to the landlord of a hotel. Wanganui, March 10. The town is full of visitors for the races, and a large assemblage is expected to-mor row. Hornby is now first favorite for the Cup, but local people are backing Otawa and Hailstorm. Wellington, March 10. The members of the Civil Service Com mission have been appointed, and com prise Sir Robt. Douglas, Messrs. A. Saun ders, and J. Kelly, M.H.R.’s, and Mr. C. Pharazyn. Messrs. F. W. Bain* E. Wakefield, and W. Murray, M,H.R.’s, have been .ap pointed members of the Commission to re port on the question of local industries. Two ’others are yet to be appointed. During the passage of the barque Alas ter, from London, a seaman named W. Day fell from the main topmast on to the deck, receiving concussion of the brain. He died four hours later. A young man named Griggs, belonging to the Cadets, had a narrow escape of being killed this morning, by the bursting of a gun which he was firing at the butt. Christchurch, March 10. At the Police Court, Patrick Martin, on a charge of indecently assaulting a child was committed for trial. E. W. Terry, obtaining money under false pretences, was remanded. Dunedin, March 10. :|; A petition is to be forwarded to the Government from the Dunedin unem ployed, urging the necessity of opening more public works, to provide employment during the coming winter, and giving im mediate work to those in need. The Hon. Mr. Oliver telegraphs, offer ing the unemployed the same terms as in the North Island. £1,602, of which £516 came from the •country districts, were subscribed in Dunedin suburbs towards the Irish famine. The Harbor Board instructed their Home agents to accept a tender for a hopper dredger which will have a carrying capacity of 1,258 tons, the price being £29,000. One of the conditions of the contract is that the builders undertake fitting up ihe machinery in the colony and superintend the working of the dredge here for three! months after handing her over in good forking order. The Gladstone Company at Arrow sent down a cake ’of 130 ounces from 138 tons of stone. 1 The report of the Benevolent Institute shows a revenue for the year of £5,534, expenditure £2,794 .1,521 persons were relieved. Deserted wi\es received the lion’s share. The committee say that special efforts are needed to cope with the increasing disti’ess.
THE LATEST.
LATEST FROM EUROPE. "■ [Reuter’s.) 1 ' London, March 8. . It has been announced to-day that Par liament will be dissolved at, Easter. The general elections will take place during April, and the new Parliament will, it is, expected, be summoned for the despatch of business in the beginning of May. Sir Stafford Northcote, Chancellor of the Exchequer,, will submit the Budget statement to the House of Commons on 'Thursday next. Three per cent, consols are at 98. The market for Australian wheat is strong, and Adelaide brands remain un changed at 505., and Queensland at 475. 9d. The tallow market is quiet; best beef being worth 355. 6d. and best mutton 375. At the wool sales to-day 8400 bales were offered, making a total of 159,200 catalogued since the opening. The tone of the auction was firm, and there was a good attendance, and a fair inquiry for New South .Wales fleece wools. The Board of Trade returns of imports for the past month amount to L 33,250,000, showing an increase of L 4,502,500 com pared with last year. The returns of ex ports amount to L 7,437,500, an increase of L 3,781,250 on last year’s returns for the same month. London, March 9. The Premier, Earl Beaconsfield, has issued a manifesto addressed to the Vice-- roy of Ireland, in which he invites the opinion of the country on the question of maintaining the unity of the British Em pire. His Lordship asks Ireland to express its opinion as to the necessity or otherwise for the predominence of English influence in the Councils of Europe. > : Washington, March 9. President Hayes, in a message to the aas pointed out that it is necessary the construction t and working of . the Panama canal should be under the control of the United States. - i r AUSTRALIAN,.*^ (Reuter’s Telegrams.) Sydney, March 10. Bishop Selwyn has arrived at Gunga from Ngvfolk island en route tg Auckland^
THE NELSON PRIZE FIRING.
(By Telegraph.) i Rifle Camp, Beightwatee. March 9. The nineteenth match is completed. The, winners are—l, Somerville, 63 ; 2, Parnell; 55; 3, Fenton, 50; 4, Skinner, 59; 5, Gordon, 50; 6, Paynter, 47 ;7, 1 Hutchinson, 46 ; 8, Oapt. Wilson, 46 ; 9, H. Dixon, 46. The other are— Ross, 43; F. France, 36 ; JBpd and Richardson —each 35 ; HutcHKßm and Mair—each 34 ; Rogers, 27 ; Milne, -26 ; Davy, 23 ; Hunter, 21 ; Lees, 14; Ellis, 9. Rifle Camp, Richmond, March 10. There is a large attendance : at''.the cavalry tournament. The arrangements, are good and the weather perfect. In the' first contest for files, two men ride quarter of a mile, taking two fixed fences ; ; 3ft. Gin. high, and on arriving at the 200 yards firing point dismount and fire as tnauy shots as possible. The time allowed is Suiins. The winners are—l, M’Lean and Waldington (Wairoa), 15 centres, 10 outers —90 points'; 2, Howie and :J. » Thurston (Wairoa), 15 centres, 9 outers— - 87 points; 3, Johnson and Aiken (Wairoa), 2 centres, 24 outers—Bo points. The other squads are—Smith and Thurston (Alexandra), 65 points; Somer ville and Laird (Alexandra), 43 points. Somerville’s horse refused the jumps, and time had almost expired when he arrived at the firing point. M'Lean was thrown when going oyer-the second fence; : but jumped up and run to the firing point. In the second cavalry tournament the winners are —Johnson, Pilkington," and McLean of Wairoa—36 centres, 14. outers, total points, 186 ; 2nd, Thurston, Mussen, • and Smith of Alexandra—26 centres, 10 outers, total points, 174; 3rd, Somer vi-le, Heggie, and Laird, of Alexandra — 33 centres, 14 outers, total points, 17L The others are—Aitken, Howie, and Thurston, of Wairoa, total 159. In the cavalry tournament, third con test, each competitor was required to start at a gallop for post practice, each ring taken counting as one point, and each neck cut fairly thro ugh as. one point. Time allowed, 20seos.; 4 necks and 4 rings in the line. The winners are—l, Laird, of Alexandra, 7 heads 6 rings, 13 points ; 2, Mussen, of Alexandra, 6 heads 7 rings, 13 points (in the ultimate ties Laird’s total was 4, and Mussen’s 3) ; 3, J. Thurston, Wairoa, 4 heads 8 rings, 12 points. The others were Heggie, Alexandra, 11; Aitken, Wairoa, 11; Smith, Alexandra, . 11; Howie, Wairoa, 8; D. Thurston, Alexandra, 5. Contest four ■ —pursuing practice; squads of four men riding abreast; to : start at a gallop out in pursuing practice,; , half points for good dressing, and excel lence of swordsmanship. Winners—l, J. ■ Thurston, Howie, and Aitken, of Wairoa— -13 points; 2, Somerville, Heggie, and. Laird, of Alexandra—l2 points; 3, D. Thurston, Mussen, and Smith, of Alex andra—9 points. . r ; - i At the conclusion of the toumment ; there was a parade, and the prizes won at the meeting were distributed by Mrs. A. J. Richmond, wife of Major Richmond, M.H.R. In presenting Sergt. Okey with ■ the rifle belt, Mrs. Richmond said she had great pleasure in making the presen tation. The scores he had made in r the. late contest, combined with the high position he had secured in last year’s competition, convinced her: that she was, in the . name of the Association, conferring this much coveted honor on the right man. Three cheers were given for 1 Okey, after Mrs. Richmond had placed the belt on his, person. That lady then presented Gunner Thomas /with the car-' bine belt, upon win ning it, and extending her congratulations to his corps, which, for the second time in succession, had sent the best carbine shot - to the meeting. Three cheers were then - , given for Thomas, and also cheers for the ex-champion. Gold medals were presented to Ballin ger, Lieut. Gordon, Okey, and Thomas ; • silver ones to Hutchison, Smith, Mapp, Purnell, Rogers, and Somerville; • and bronze ones to Sutton, Jamieson, Neill, Rule, Soper, Hood, and Gee, each being complimented with suitable remarks. The cup for the North and South Island con test was presented to the winner's in the ■ ■ rifle and carbine matches, cheers being given for the winners, after which Major Baillie, on behalf of the volunteers attending the meeting; thanked the people of Nelson most sincerely for their wel come and reception. As regards shooting,- ! he said he was surprised at its excellence... ■ • Col. Packesaid he found this meeting had H gone on without the loss of a single 1 moment. The shooting was raagiiifi cent, and he complimented Okey on win ning the rifle belt, remarking that four years ago at Hokitika he shot remarkably _ well. Healso congratulated Captain 1 Wildman, of .the Thames,-who; for the second year had shepherded his men, and . ■ for. the second time the carbine .belt had been secured to his company.. He warned the other companies'that the Thames men would win it altogether, unless they were on the look, out. He thanked the. ladies of Nelson for their presence, and spoke in the warmest terms of Mr.‘ Canning’s gene- : rcsity in placing the grounds, lunchepn,. &c.,, at their disposal, and he thanked fall • the people of Nelson for their hospitality.- Three cheers were given for Colonel Packs and other cheers for the staff officers., Cheers were also given by,.the, Nelson men for their companions during •the meeting. Thanks having been re turned, the force was dismissed; arid'the- ■-- meeting was at an end.
RESIDENT MAGISTRATE’S COURT.
: i/-Mi-^- ASHBURTON— Wednesday, March 10. (Before His Worship the Mayor.) DRUNK AND DISORDERLY. / ■ George Palmer was fined 1 10 A, and-costs r 12s. 6d. for having been drunk and dis orderly at the Rakaia. .•, , : OBSTRUCTING THE RAILWAY. George Palmer was then.charged with having obstructed a train by lying on the rails, thus placing himself in a dangerous position, and in one likely to cause an ac cident to the train. The Magistrate gave him a severe caution and fined him L 5.
New Rysii.— Goid has boep, discovered j> in the Upper Wairau Valley, about 30 miles from Blenheim. Some 40 miners are at work, making from 16s. to 20s. per day. A rush is deprecated. Experts s con- . i , sider that with the first heavy rains the diggings will be flooded, and the works carried away. A New Use for the Telephone.— ln the United States a series of experiments has been made by the Ordnance Depart ment in the use of the telephone to assist : in determining the timq of flight of sipail anp projectiles, which has hitherto been a matter ,of great difficulty at. long -ranges, owing to the impossibility of seeing them strike. One telephone was placed, within . a few feet of thejg'un, : And the other (both ' being provided with Blake’s transmitters) ; in the shelter, about 30ft. in front of the : target. The -telephone being/placed; ip the ear, a stop-watch, beating, second, was started, at the moment ing, and stopped on. the,bullet striking!/ The observations-founded on a large numVfV ber of experiments never differed'; more than a quarter or half of a second from , each other, the slight delay in starting thV ” watch being neutralised by the delay ,in : stopping it. It was found that the time. • of transit was affected by the wind, being u shortened by.a,rear;and lengthened by.iari head wiud. -. , ' - > ; .1
GUARDIAN, THURSDAY, MARCH 11, 1880.
BUTCHERS, BAKERS, GENERAL STOREKEEPERS, GRAIN AND SEED MERCHANTS, NORTON FARM, SEAFIELD. JONES AND CO., Norton Farm, Sea field, return tlianks to their patrons for the hearty support accorded to them since Norton Farm was opened as a Butchery, Bakery, and General Store, and solicit a continuance of past favors, assuring customers that their interest will always have first consideration at the hands of the advertisers. Jones and Co. beg to inform their Mends and the public in the Seafield and neighboring districts, that their Bread Meat, and Store Carts travel the following routes on the days given below : Seafield to Kyle, and Acton—Wednes days. Seafield to Wakanui Homestead, Waka nui School, and Creek, back by Christie’s Road — Thursdays. Seafield to North Seafield, Charing Cross, Dundas, Cambridge, returning by Pioneer Road —Fridays. In view of the Harvest, orders for at tendance of the Cart may be left at the Store, Norton Farm, Seafield ; Wakanui School, with Mr. Ginney; with Mr. ISambie, at Kyle ; and with Mr Brown blacksmith, Olontarf. JONES AND CO., NORTON FARM, . Seafield. Butchers, Bakers, General Store keepers, Grain and Seed Merchants. : A GEN T S FOR THE ASHBURTON HERALD AND GUARDIAN. 679 a LABOR MARKET. REGISTRY OFFICE FOR MASTERS AND SERVANTS, . AT THE ‘EVENING HERALD” OFFICE. Farmers requiring hands can engage men through the “Evening Herald ” Registxy for 1/- each, prepaid. LABORERS REQUIRING SITUA TIONS can engage through the “Herald ” Registry Office by paying 1/-. SERVANTS REQUIRING SITUA TIONS can get them by applying at the “Herald” Registry Office, and paying V-- ■ __ ENGAGEMENTS will he POSTED UP every day at 12 noon and 4 p.m., by numbers given to the applicants, who will learn the address on enquiring. SPECIAL or URGENT WANTS will be inserted in the “Evening Herald” in the registry column on payment of Six pence additional in advance, for., each issue. Further Particulars on application at the “EVENING HERALD” REGISTRY OFFICE. SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, EAST ST., ASHBURTON.
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 his efforts to please, he is prepared to guarantee a perfect fit in every case. TANCRED STREET, (Next Orr and oj.’s. CRAIGHEAD & CO. 982 a THE NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY WAS started about five years ago. The proprietors at first in tended to manufacture for the Trade only, but, owing to the persistent op position of importers and Shop keepers who could make a better profit on the imported article, they were compelled in self defence to open Branches for the sale of their goods direct to the public. In this they but followed the example of some of the largest manufacturers at homo, and the Public, by purchasing at the undermentioned Branches, will SAVE THE PROFIT OF MIDDLEMEN, AND OBTAIN A SUPERIOR ARTICLE. BRANCHES. Invercargill Christchurch Wellington Dunedin Ashburton Auckland Oamaru Nelson New Plymouth Timaru Wanganui Napier A SINGLE GARMENT AT WHOLESALE PRICE. W. SPARROW, Manager, Ashburton Branch, 588g* New Zealand Clothing Factory. NOTICE TO FARMERS. f~jpHE undersigned will he prepared to treat with farmers and others in Ashbur ton, every Wednesday and Saturday, for the PURCHASE of GRAIN, or SHIP MENT on ACCOUNT of GROWERS. JOSEPH CLARK. February 28, 1880. 550a* TO FARMERS. f | HE undersigned are CASH BUYERS of WHEAT, or will make LIBERAL ADVANCES on shipments to London on growers’ account. MILES, HASSAL, & CO., Christchurch ; MILES, ARCHER, & CO., 566 g Timaru. MESSRS. H. MATSON AND CO., AUCTIONEERS, &a, Hold fortnightly stock SALES lit Ashburton and Tinwald. Next sale at ASHBURTON YARDS, on TUESDAY, March. 16, 1880. SPECIAL ENTRY. 1000 MERINO EWES. 0. PERCY COS, 427g* Agent, Ashburton.
An Bsc 4 phd Lunatic. —A lunatic named Daniel;Foster, who recently escaped from Sunnyside, was on Monday captured at Governor’s Bay. |
AG/1880/AG_18800311/MM_01/0003.xml | 5,737 | SERIOUS RAILWAY ACCIDENT.
It is not often we have to record an accident on the railway between Ashbur ton and Christchurch, the country being so level throughout that the idea of a train being off the track, unless in cases of gross neglect, would naturally be looked upon as an impossibility. However, yesterday afternoon, the goods train met with an unexpected accident, which considerably d'JjOanised the traffic on the line. It seems, from the information we have been able to glean upon the subject, that the railway authorities are making a new station and siding on the top of the terrace about midway between Rakaia and Dun sandel. Most of our readers who are in the habi. of travelling by rail will know that at this point there is a tolerably steep incline, and it is the only spot on the Great South Railway from Lyttelton to Rangi tata on which any heavy amounts of steam is required to be got up, or great pressure required to be put on the breaks to case the train down. Strange to say, the rail way engineers have deemed it necessary at this, the most difficult portion of the line, to lay out a fresh siding, which is immediately on top of the terrace. It has been necessary during the progress of this work, to put in a temporary loop line, and allow all traffic to go over it, stopping the main line at this point until the siding is completed. It is a question able proceeding on the part of the en gineers at any time to divert the traffic from a main line to a loop line, more es pecially when ah express runs on the length without stopping ; and it is against all engineering laws to lay out a siding in such a comparatively dangerous place as the terrace in question is. It is a well known fact that, with the qurntity of trucks a goods train has to draw at this season of the year, an engine cannot draw its lead without facing the gradient with a good head of steam, and a considerable amount of speed to start with. But, of epurse, there ai‘o regulations, and these regulations must be adhered to ; and one of them is, that during the construction of this siding no train shall pass it a rate of more than seven miles per hour. At that rate of speed, ono of the strongest en gines the Hew Zealand Government pos sesses cannot possibly surmount that in cline with an ordinary grain freight be hind her, and the engine driver, to keep his time, knowing that there are express and passenger trains to meet, is compelled, nolens volens to get up that incline so as to keep his time. Owing to the dilatoriness of the engineering department, this siding, which was a necessary one, was left to be constructed at a time when it was in judicious to interfere in any way with the main line. However, the District En gineer undertook the formation of this siding, and he, being a professional man, will probably be able to explain why such a work was undertaken at such an un seasonable period of the year. The details of the accident are as fol lows. The afternoon goods left Christ church at the usual time, and on ap proaching the cutting where the tem porary loop-line is laid, ran off the rails, the reason being at present unexplained, and there will bo an official enquiry as to that part of the business. Eight trucks followed the engine in its exploration for a new route, and the rest of the trucks and carriages remained on the line. Informa tion was at once telegraphed to the line inspectors, and Mr. Innes, who was down south at Winchester, took the first train back to put the permanent way in fit condition to travel on. Mr. Stevenson, the locomotive stationed here, had once proceeded to the scene of the acci dent ; and by the time the express arrived, some one and a-half hours after her due date, a temporary line had been laid, and the trains were able to get through. The engine, which is off the rails, is one of the large English goods engines, known as the J class, and as they weigh some 3G tons, it will require some knowledge of gravita tion to get the monster back into her place. There are also eight trucks off the line, one being freighted with sheep, and the rest with old sleepers for firewood. Strange to say, the truck of sheep was next the engine, and not a pelt was injured. The passenger carriage was at the tail end of the train, but owing to the drag on the engine there was no shock felt by the passengers, who were unaware of the fact of the engine being off the rails until they were informed so by the guard. We could not learn the exact amount of damage done to the engine and trucks, but we understand that is slight, and easily remediable. The local staff are deserving of all praise for the promptitude, dis played in getting all their available hands concentrated on the work, and it speaks well for their efficiency that under such circumstances the delay did not extend ever two hours.
NATIVE AFFAIRS.
[by teleokapii.] (Times Correspondent.) Otako, March 8. The creek on -which the new camp will he fixed is the Werekino, about two miles south of Stoaey river. The following troops will cross ;—Colonel Roberts com manding district; Major Tuke command ing detatchment; Captains Newell, Gor don, and Grubb and companies 4,5, and 6, numbering 223 men, including 24 of the Arawa natives. These will be joined in a few days 63 of the Public Works Con tingent. The field telegraph will be im mediately extended to Werekino Camp Last night the weather changed for the worse, and it is now raining in torrents that it is doubtful whether the camp can be shifted tomorrow as intended. It will seriously complicate matters if continued bad weather impedes the operations of tne force, as every day is bringing us nearer to the critical point. 3.20 p.m. This morning at 7 o’clock a detachment of 60 men, under Captain Newell, ac companied by Colonel Roberts and Major Tuke, marched to Werekino, and laid out the lines of the new camp. At 11 a. m., the main column followed under Cap tains Gordon and Grubb, and while cross ing the Stoney River on to the Plains, the men cheered lustily. They are at this moment engaged in pitching their tents. Their camp is a beautiful,, and naturally a very strong one, command ing the country at each end from high mounds. Rumours have been current in New Plymouth for some days that trouble was brewing at Parihaka, but Mr. Carrington, who has just : returned from there, says that Te Whiti gave no sign. If the Maoris do anything it will be some miles from here. Colonel Roberts remains on the spot, evidently considering the time g, critical one. . The Maoris, as usual, took possession of the old camp as soon as it was evacuated. The weather has changed for the better. :
CORRESPONDENCE.
We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expressed by our correspondents.
THE FACTORIES ACT.
To the Editor. Sir, —Would you kindly inform one of your subscribers and the general public if the same law exists in the town of Ashbur ton as was recently applied in the case of the Wellington and Oamaru drapers, who were not only heavily fined but severely censured for keeping their female work people after the hours prohibited by law. Are the officers appointed for that purpose in Ashburton less vigilant than those of the two towns before mentioned, or do they simply wink at what must be known to them, viz, that the majority of the stores in Ashburton keep their work people as late as six o’clock on Saturdays, instead of allowing them to go at two o’clock ? By inserting the above, and giving the infor mation asked for you will oblige One of Your Subscribers.
[The law holds here as well as elsewhere. Ed.]
THE WATER SUPPLY. To the Editor. Sir —By your report of the Borough Council meeting, Mr. Bullock is repre sented to say that I reported in January, 1879, that the water supply scheme now adopted was impracticable, and that it was in consequence abandoned for the per manent one. This is not exactly correct. I did not report • against it as impractic able, but suggested it as a temporary plan, and was actually engaged in working up the details at the time the Council threw it overboard on the grounds of its being only temporary. I would add that the present idea of tapping the mill race near Mr. Williamson’s homestead was suggested by me, as an alternative plan, to the County Council in 1878. I am, Ac., Chas. E. Fooks. Ashburton, March 10th, 1830.
THE FARMER.
AMERICAN DAIRY PRODUCE. Professor Williard, of Now York, de livered a lecture in that city, on the 12th of December, before the American Agri cultural Association, on “ The Dairy ; its Profits and Prospects.” Referring to the co-operative system in that State, he said that in 1871 New York had 1139 of these co-operative factories, at which more than 23,000 farmers were delivering the milk of 308,452 cows. As the factories of New York have been considerablyincreased since 1874, it is estimated that at least 30,000 farmers and as many farms are now identified with the dairy interest. The dairy conventions/ which for 16 years have had remarkable sway, are an out growth of the co-operative system. Those have stimulated inquiry and a desire for improvement. At Little Palls more than 25.000. of cheese from the factories annually change hands, and at the Utica Board of Trade much more. For the last 20 years, or up to 1879, dairying of all kinds has been very remunerative. Ameri can dairymen have a foreign market for all their sui’plus. The annual consumption of cheese in England is estimated at 504.000. The British make has been estimated at 312,000,0001 b. and is now, according to Professor Sheldon, 282.000. leaving 222,000,0001 b. as the annual amount required to supply the English demand for consumption. For the year 1878 American cheese exports amounted to 134,000,0001 b., while the Canadian exports, during the same time, were about 42,000,0001 b. The import of cheesa into England from Holland and other countries on the Continent was not far from 64,000,0001 b., making a total'of 240.000. or 18,000,0001 b. more than is ordinarily required in Great Britain for a free consumption. In view of those -figures, it became plainly evident a year ago that the surplus cheese of 1878 carried over to the spring of 1879 must sell at low prices, making a loss to holders. It is now estimated that the make of English cheese, owing to the bad season, is one quarter less this year than that of 1878, showing a decrease of 70,000,0001 b. The American and Canadian crop, it is believed, will fall short 50,000,0001 b. from that of 1878. This total decrease of 120,000,0001 b. is good reason for the recent advance in prices. Whatever may be the disposition of the crop of 1879, it can hardy be ex pected that the cheese crop of 1880, in ordinary circumstances, can be marketed at much above 7c. The turn in the Fall trade has influenced dairymen to keep full herds, and it will stimulate an exten sion of business in new districts, especially in Canada, which has become a formidable competitor for the English trade. The cattle- and dead meat ocean trade will also exercise some influence on the price of cheese. The best brands of American cooked corned, boneless beef, put up in tins, sold in London at 50s. per lOOIbs.; Australian, mutton in tins at sd. per pound ; and American bacon at 445. to 465. per cwt.; while secondary Ameri can cheese is quoted at 525. to 54s per cwt. The maintenance of such high rates upon cheese would drive consumption upon meats. The real prosperity of American dairymen is not to be promoted by high prices. Low prices mean the reduction of the make in England and an outlet for an increased exportation from America. American cheese makers have made some mistakes in the past, in devoting all their energies to one style of product, in look ing forward too exclusively to a foreign market and neglecting home wants. The home market is the best in the world if properly supplied with a variety of goods.
xjaE ASHBURTON GUARDxAiY, THURSDAY, MARCH 11, 1880.
Holloway's 'Pills, —Important for the Delicate.—lt is difficult to determine which is the more tryincto the human constitution —the damp, the autumn and. winter,.or the kee»fl|^f ; ‘easterly winds of springs seasons good health may be by occasional doses of Holloway’s Pills', which purify the blood and act as whole some stimulants to the skin, stomach, liver, bowels, and kidneys. This celebrated medicine needs but a fair trial to convince the ailing and desponding that it will restore and cheer them without danger, pain, or inconvenience, as by. a timely recourse to them the first erring func tion may be reclaimed,- suffering-may be spared and life saved.—Adyt.
To Oub, Readers.— We have to apolo gise to our readers for the somewhat late publication and incomplete appearance of our sheet this morning, through a mistake occurring which was not discovered until too late to be rectified. For continuation of reading matter see fourth ■ page. , T. Bullock. THE undersigned has the following PROPERTIES to LET with a pur chasing clause, or FOR SALE on liberal terms of payment— K(\ ACRES good WHEAT LAND, J-W : ail ploughed and ready for cross? ploughing for wheat; situated about three miles from the township. ACRES, near the above ; also good v) i WHEAT LAND, ploughed once and ready for cross-ploughing. f'A ACRES,partly improved, near Wins- Ipw. This will be sold very cheap, and bn very liberal terms. TOWN PROPERTIES. T7ALUABLE BUSINESS SITE in Bnr- V nett Street, being T.S. 177, next the “Mail” office. P ART of T.S. 139, Peter Street. This will be sold cheap, and on liberal terms. mO Railway Employes, Mechanics, and ■JL Others. —FOR SALE, cheap, Lot 78, situated on East Town Belt. Terms, £5 cash ; balance by monthly or quarterly payments. F • T. BULLOCK. WANTED KNOWN—That the cheap est and neatest CARDS may bo had at the “GUARDIAN OFFICE.”
Edmiston Brss? & Gundry. THURSDAY, 25th MARCH. 598 ACRES OP GOOD PLAIN LAND. Sub-divided into 6 Farms. Four miles from Ashburton. VERY EASY TERMS. Messrs, edmiston bros. a GUNDRY have received instruc tions from W. N, Milton, Esq., to offer for sale BY PUBLIC AUCTION, . ON THURSDAY, 25th March, The following U N I M P E 0 YE D FAR M S. 100 100 100 a r cV 100 100 a r c s kTl’. 100 98 . 98 180 MT&. 180 108 f-giff s. 108 These farms are adjoining the Akaroa and Kaiapoi Borough Council Reserves, about four miles from Ashburton. They will be sold on exceedingly liberal terms, viz., 10s. per acre cash, the balance for a term of years at a small rate of interest. This is really first-rate plain land, and we would draw special attention to the magnificent crops this season on the ad joining land. Sale at 1.30 p.m. EDMISTON BROS., & GUNDRY, 5640 Auctioneers. Government Notices. LAND DISTRICT OF CANTERBURY. T\TTOTICE is hereby given that the J3| undermentioned CROWN LANDS will bo SUBMITTED TO AUCTION. at THE VOLUNTEER HALL, TEMUKA, ON TUESDAY, 23rd MARCH, at 11 o’clock. In the Township of AROWHENUA, 25 SECTIONS; in the Township of ORARI, 10 SECTIONS, Rural Lands, being portions of the OLD RAILWAY RESERVES, Situated between the rivers Rangitata and Orari. To be sold for CASH. Reserve 349, about 1,000 acres, in 9 lots, from GO acres to 180 acres each. Reserve 1,059, about 1,050 acres, in 12 lots, from 40 acres to 140 acres. Reserve 1,381, about 1,300 acres, in 17 lots, from 40 acres to 160 acres. Reserve 1,371, about 1,370 acres, in. 19 lots, from 40 acres to 200 acres.
Further portions of the same Reserves to be sold on DEFERRED PAYMENTS. Purchase money payable by half-yearly instalments, extending over ten years •without interest, and subject to the con ditions prescribed by “ The Land Act, 1877,” relating to land on Deferred Pay ments. Reserve 349, about 520 acres, in 6 lots, from 65 acres to 120 acres each. Reserve 1,650, about 500 acres, in 8 lots, from 40 acres to 120 acres. Reserve 1,381, about 400 acres, in‘B lots, from 40 acres to 140 acres Reserve 1,381, about 1,230 acres, in 9 lots, from 70 acres to 220 acres. Plans and sale list, with the area and upset price of each lot, may be seen at the Survey Offices, Christchurch and Timaru, and at all railway stations as far south as Camara. JOHN MARSHMAN, Commissioner of Crown Lands. Land Office, Christchurch, 27th February, 1880. 59G0 EDUCATION RESERVES, CANTER CANTERBURY. m HB SCHOOL COMMISSIONERS in- JL vite TENDERS for Lease of the under-mentioned Reserves, dating from the First of May next. PASTORAL LANDS. To be leased for ten years, without con ditions for fencing or culture. No. Acreage. Locality. 932 370 Near Camla, South Sclwyn 1116 2200 Pudding Hill, Ashburton 1134 240 Woodstock Run, Oxford 2000 1000 Tooth’s Paddock, Ashburton 2004 999|- Horsley Downs, Waipara 2005 997 Ditto- ditto 2006 Taylor’s Stream, Ashburton 2010 500 Cameron’s Run, Ashburton TOWN LANDS, To be leased for ten years, without con ditions, except that it is to be fenced with a ring fence, 1819 2£ Arowhenua Township AGRICULTURAL LAND, To be leased for seven and a half years, 1619 22 Kakahu, Geraldine AGRICULTURAL LAND, To be leased for fourteen years, Conditions of Lease of Agricultural Land and other particulars may be obtained from Mr. H. H.. Pitman, Government Buildings, Christchurch, either by letter or personally, on any Thursday. Tenders addressed to the Chairman of the School Commissioners, Christchurch, will bo received up to MONDAY, the sth of April next. JOHN MARSHMAN, Chairman. Christchurch, 3rd March, 1880. 590 a Found. HORSE FOUND. FOUND, opposite Wakanui Mill, a HORSE, with saddle and bridle. Owner can have same on application to the undersigned, and paying expenses. H. Moffatt, Wakanui. 146c-583g Tenders. LONGBEACH ROAD DISTRICT. TENDERS are hereby invited for COATING with CLAY Fifteen Chains of Ford’s road, and will be received up till 3 o’clock p.m. on MONDAY, the 15th March, at the office, Longbeach road, •where a specification of the work to be done can be seen. W. CUTHBERT, 159c-600y District Surveyor.
To Let. TO LET BY TENDER. mO LET, for a term of years, one of JL the best DAIRY FARMS in Canter bury. It is at Lincoln, being situated within one mile of the Station of the Lin coln and Akaroa Junction Railway, and contains 230 acres, sixty of which are in crop, and the rest laid clown in grass. The buildings consist of a four-roomed house, three-stall stable, chaff house, piggeries, etc. Further particulars can be obtained on application at H. Moffatt’s store, Man chester street, Christchurch, or at the Wakanui Mill, Ashburton. Tenders to be sent, addressed ‘‘ H. Moffatt, Ashburton,” not later than March 20th, 1880. Possession will be given on March 25th, 1880. 57Cg Public Notices. WAKANUI ROAD DISTRICT. A LL RATES not paid by March 15th J~ will be SUED FOR without further notice. By order, JAMES WILKIE. 601g-IG2c Collector. ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. "VTOTICE is hereby given that at the It) Ordinary Meeting of the Ashbur ton Borough Council, held on the Bth clay of March, 1880, CHARLES BRADDELL was appointed RATE COLLECTOR for the Borough. All Rates must bo paid to him at the Town Clerk’s office, on or be fore the 15th day of MARCH, instant, between the hours of 10 and 12 forenoon, and 3 and 5 afternoon. HUGO FRIEDLANDER, Mayor. Borough Council Office, Ashburton, Bth March, 1880. 509g-157c TO FARMERS. THE UNDERSIGNED are CASH PURCHASERS of WHEAT, OATS, and BARLEY, and are prepared to SHIP WHEAT to the English markets on farmers’ account at the lowest possible cost. P. CUNNINGHAM & CO., 561 g Ashburton and Christchurch. WHEAT.
THE undersigned are Cash Purchasers of Wheat in any. quantity. Farmers can arrange to ship Wheat through us to the English Market, on terms, and re ceive liberal cash advances thereon. P. CUNNINGHAM & CO., Ashburton. OATS. The undersigned are Purchasers of Oats for Cash in any quantity. P. CUNNINGHAM * CO.. Ashburton. BARLEY. The undersigned arc Cash Purchasers of Prime Malting Samples, good color. P. CUNNINGHAM & CO., Per G. M. ROBINSON, 53'.)0 Ashburton. NEW ZEALAND TRUST AND LOAN COMPANY (LIMITED). QAPITAL £1,000,000. SUMS OP £3OO to £20,000 READY TO BE ADVANCED UPON FREEHOLD SECURITIES. Information can be obtained upon appli cation to J. 0. M‘DOWALL, Manager, 578 g Hereford street, Christchurch. FARMERS ! FARMERS 1 FARMERS R. McKERROW AND CO., ARE Cash Purchasers of Wool, Grain, and all kinds of Farm Produce, and are also prepared to make Liberal CASH ADVANCES on the above placed in their hands either for sale or shipment to the English or Colonial Markets. A Large Stock of Cornsacks, Wool packs, &c., for sale at lowest current prices. R. McKERROW & CO., GRAIN MERCHANTS, RAKAIA. 60 GRAIN. ROYSE, STEAD, & CO. are prepared to PURCHASE GRAIN or to make ADVANCES ON GRAIN consigned to them for sale or ship ment. C. PERCY COX, Agents for ROYSE, STEAD, & CO., 493 g Ashburton. NOTICE. RATING ACT, 1876. WHEREAS at a sitting of the Assess ment Court for the District of South Rakaia, held this twenty-first day of February, 1880, at South Rakaia, be fore me, Frank Guinness, Judge, it having been proved that no valuation list had been prepared as required ’ by the said Act, 1, therefore, under the provisions of clause 28 of-the said Act, order that a valuation list he prepared, and I appoint FRANCIS GEORGE PARRY LEACH to be the valuer for the said district. I do fix THURSDAY, the 11th day of March next, the day for the completion and inspection of the said list, and the last day for delivering objections thereto shall be MONDAY, the 29th day of March next. The Court will sit at two o’clock p.m. on Monday, the sth day of April next, for the purpose of hearing and determining all objections to the valuation list for the said district, FRANK GUINNESS, 551a-108q Judge,
Public Notices, NOTICE. BATING ACT, 1876. TT7HEEEAS at a sitting of the Assess » » ment Court for the Road District of Longbeach, held this 2Sth day of FEBRUARY, at Longbeach, before me, F. Guinness, Judge of the said Court, it was proved that no "Valuation List had been prepared as required by the said Act. Now, therefore, under the provisions of Clause 28 of the said Act, I order that a Valuation List be made, and I hereby appoint FRANCIS GEORGE PARRY LEACH to be the Valuer for the said dis trict, and I do further fix SATURDAY, the 20th day of MARCH next, the day for the completion and inspection of such list, and that the last day for delivering objections thereto shall be SATURDAY, the 10th day of APRIL next. The Court will sit at 10 o’clock in the forenoon on Saturday, the 17th day of April next, for the purpose of hearing and determining all objections to the Valua tion List for the said district, FRANK GUINNESS, 58og 148 c Judge. NOTICE. RATING ACT, 1876. TV 7 HERB AS at a sitting of the Assess- V » meil fc Court for the Road District of Mount Somers, held this 23rd day of February at Mount Somers, before me, F. Guinness, Judge of the said Court, it was proved that no valuation list had been prepared as required by the said Act. Now, therefore, under the provisions of clause 28 of the said Act, I order that a valuation list be made, and I hereby appoint FRANCIS GEORGE PARRY LEACH to be the valuer fur the said dis trict, and I do further fix SATURDAY, the 13th day of March next, the day fur the completion and inspection of such list, and that the last day for delivering objec tions thereto shall be the 3rd day of April next. The Court will sit at 10 o’clock in the forenoon on Monday, the 19th day of April next, for the purpose of hearing and determining all objections to the valuation list for the said district. FRANK GUINNESS, 99c J udge. CAUTION. ANY" PERSON BATHING in our Mill Race without our -written per mission, will be PROSECUTED. 132 c SAUNDERS BROTHERS. SLAUGHTER LICENSE. I HEREBY- give notice that I intend to apply for a SLAUGHTERING LICENSE for Pv.S. 23183 for large and small cattle at the Council’s meeting on the 7th day of April next. A. JACKSON, Ealing, March 6, 1880. 150 c ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. INTENTION TO STRIKE A SPECIAL RATE. IVTOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that it is the intention of the County Council to levy a SPECIAL RATE of Is. in the £ for 1880 on that part of the Upper Ashburton Riding, lying between the two branches of the Ashburton river, at a Special Meeting of the Council to be held on the 18th instant ; such Rate to be paid in one instalment on or before the 29th INSTANT. The rate book is open for inspection at the Council offices. By order F. MAIN WARING, Clerk. Ashburton, March 5, 1880. 582a—133c ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. WATERTON POUND. IVTOTTCE is hereby given that a SPECIAL MEETING of the Ash burton County Council will take place im mediately after the Ordinary Meeting on 7th April, 1880, to confirm or otherwise the following resolution. By order, ! F. MAINWARING, Clerk. Ashburton, February 20, 1880.
Copy op Resolution— That the charges for impounding and driving cattle to the Waterton Pounds, be the same as those charges charged at the other pound under the control of this Council in this County, viz., Charges for Driving Cattle, For any number of cattle of any sort what soever not exceeding twenty-five in number one shilling for every mils, or fractional part of a mile, from the lesidence of the person driving such cattle, to the residence of the owner of the same or to the pound. For any number exceeding twenty-five, 2s. per mile. For giving notice of detention of cattle For every mile or part of a mile exceeding one furlong from the residence of the person giving such notice to the residence of the owner of the cattle, one shilling, provided that in no case shall the charge for so driving or for giving notice exceed the sum of two pounds. Pound Fees. For each Entire Horse above the age of twelve months ... ... ... 2 6 For each Mare, Gelding, Colt, Filly, Foal, Mule, Ass, Goat, or Pig ... I o For each Bull above the age of twelve months ... ... ... ... 2 6 For each Ox, Cow, Steer, Heifer, or Calf (first ten) ... ... ... O 6 For each Ox, Cow, Steer, Heifer, or Calf (above ten) ... ... ... O 4 For each Ox, Cow, Steer, Heifer, or Calf (above thirty) ... ... ... o 3 For each Ox, Cow, Steer, Heifer, or Calf (above fifty) ... ... ... o 2 For each Ram above the age of nine months ... ... ... ... 06 For each Ewe, Wether, or Lamb (first twenty) ... ... ... ... o 2 For every Ewe, Wether, or Lamb (above twenty) ... ... ... o 1 For every Ewe, Wether, or Lamb (above one bundled) ... ... o The above fees to be paid for each day or part of a day during which the animal is kept in the Pound. Charges for Food. For every Horse, Mare, Gelding, Mule, Ass, Colt, Filly, Foal, or Bull, Cow, Steer, Heifer, or Calf ... I o For every Sheep or Lamb ... ... o 1 For every Goat ... ... ... ... o 2 For every Boar, Sow, or Pig ... ... o 6 The above charges to be paid for each day or part of a day during which the animal is supplied with food and water by the pound keeper. Pounukeepek’s Fees for Giving Notice , of Cattle Impounded. For giving notice to any owner, agent, or bailiff,within twenty miles of the pound— For every mile or part of a mile exceeding one furlong from the Pound to the residence of the owner of the cattle, is. For Posting a notice where the owner may not be known, or lives at a greater distance than twenty miles from the Pound, and has no agent or bailiff within that distance is. 140 c THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. Advertisements received for the ; GUARDIAN up to 9 p.m. at the scale charges, afterwards at double rates or insertion over the leader TEACHEES can obtain the MULTI PLICATION TABLES, printed on gammed paper, in any quantity at the Herald Office, East street, near the Railway Station.
Public Notices. LONGBEACH ROAD DISTRICT. PAYMENT OP RATES. TO facilitate the payment of the above rates, Mr. BIGGS will receive and give receipts for all rates paid to him at Mr. Joseph Clark’s grain store, Tinwald, until further notice. W. CUTHBERT, 577 g Collector. IN' 01 ’ 1 CE is hereby given that after this date the Resident Magistrate’s Court at South Rakaia will OPEN at 2 O’CLOCK p.m. on the days appointed for holding Court. By order, A. MAKEIG, 549 g Clerk of Court. THE EDUCATION BOARD OP THE DISTRICT OF NORTH CANTERBURY. ELECTION OF COMMITTEES. THE householders of the under-men tioned school districts, that is to say, the districts of Ashburton Forks, Kyle, Longbeach, Mount Somers, Seafield, Tinwald, Willowby, Having failed to elect Committees at the annual meeting held on 26th January, the Board, in pursuance of the powers in that behalf conferred by the Education Act, 1877, section 66, hereby directs that a PUBLIC MEETING of the householders in every such district be held on MON DAY, the twenty-second day of March, one thousand eight hundred and eighty, nt seven o’clock in the evening, for the election in each district of seven house holders (section 64) to form the Committee for such district for the year ending with the fourth Monday in January next. The place of meeting shall be the schoolhouse in each district, and this is understood to mean the main schoolhouse in any district which has more than one school. The Board further directs that the first meeting of each school committee be held in the place appointed for the election, and immediately after the election upon the same evening. J. Y. COLBORNE YEEL, Secretary. Christchurch, 21st Feb.., 1880. 538 g Conveyances. METHYEN TO ALFORD FOREST. JO HIT TISCH begs to inform the pub lic that his COACH LEAVES AL FORD FOREST DAILY at 9 a.m. for the Methven Railway Station, to meet the 11.25 a.m. train from Christchux-ch and Rakaia, and returns to Alford Forest at twelve o’clock. Parcels and orders punctually attended to. All unstamped letters taken along the road to be charged at parcel rates. JOHN TISCH, 597 G Alford Forest.
THE LONGBEACH COACH ! aEORGE WILLCOCKS respectfully acknowledges the liberal support which he has received during the short time his Coach has been running, and soiicits a continuance of the same. The fares by Will cock s’ coach are exactly 3d. per mile ordinary fares, and lid. per mile for Saturday return. They are as under— Longbeach to Ashburton, ordinary 55., return Bs. Waterton to Ashburton, 3s. 6d. ordi nary, Gs. return. Ashton to Ashburton, 3s. ordinary, ss. return. "Wheatstone to Ashburton, 2s. 6d. ordinary, 4s. return. SINGLE FARE RETURN ON SATURDAYS. Hotels. JOHN TISCH begs to inform his friends and the public that he has TAKEN THE ALFORD FOREST HOTEL, Alfoed Foeest. First-class accommodation at moderate charges. Wines, ales, and spirits of best qualit}'. Good stabling and paddocks. Horses and buggies on hire. A con veyance meets the 11.35 a.m. train at Methven Station, returning at once to Al ford Forest. 5980 BUTLER’S FAMILY HOTEL, ASHBURTON. J. F. BUTLER (Late of Arahura, West Coast) to inform his friends and the public generally that he has opened the above large and commodious hotel, which is situated at the CORNER OF GASS AND HAVELOCK STREETS, And is convenient to the Railway Station. Excellent accommodation for travellers, families, and boarders. All wines and spirits of -.he best brands.. One of Alcock’s best billiard tables. THE WHEATSHEAF HOTEL, Wheatstone. Q H. WILLCOCKS, the Proprietor of the above line Hotel can now offer Acom modation which cannot be surpassed in any house in Canterbury, and wishes to inform his friends und the public generally that everything in his power will be done to make his patrons comfortable. The rooms are splendidly furnished and well ventilated. First-class Stabling and Paddocks in connection with the Hotel. Wines and Spirits of the Best Brands. G. H. WILLCOCKS, Pbofeibtok, 138 Whcatsheaf Hotel.
Bussines Notices. TO FARMERS. fjpHE undersigned are CASH BUYERS Of Wheat and other Grain, or will make LIBERAL ADVANCES On shipments to London on grower’s account. . DEERING’S TWINE BINDER. * NOTICE TO FARMERS. '^^ r E haye this day APPOINTED MESSRS. FRIEDLANDER BROS. SOLE AGENTS, for the PEERING TWINE BINDER for the county of Ashburton. MASON STRUTHERS & CO. Christchurch 10th. February, 1880. The Deering Twine Binder AWARDED GOLD MEDAL At Ashburton, six machine? competing. THE DEERING TWINE BINDER took the SPECIAL PRIZE at the Oamaru trial etc.
AYING been appointed sole agents for the above machines, we are now prepared to TAKE ORDERS for the coming season. As only a LIMITED NUMBER can be supplied, all who wish to make certain of securing those favorite machines for' next season should order before the depar ture of next San Francisco Mail. FRIEDLANDER B R 9f AGENTS FOR THE COLONIAL FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMP AN IT OF NEW ZEALAND SOLE AGENTS FOR THE CELEBRATED ALTHOtISE SELF - REGULATING WINDMILLS* |
AG/1880/AG_18800311/MM_01/0004.xml | 4,559 | THE MAORI AND THE MOA.
By Mr. C. IV. Purnell , Ashburton, in the “ Victorian Keviciv." CONCLUDED. la it reasonable to suppose that in a mild and moist climate like that of New Zealand they could have lain there with out decomposition from a period antece dent to the Maori immigration 1 Pom's like these can be weighed without the aid of scientific training. Every intelligent man is entitled to form his own opinion upon them, and that opinion is pretty sure to be adverse to the pre-histonc theory. The balance of testimony deci : dedly inclines to the view that the Maori hunted the moa, although it would seem that .the bird had got extremely scarce long before the Europeans had visited the country. Cook was above 350 days on the coast of New Zealand, and made diligent enquiries about the indigenous fauna, but he heard nothing of the moa ; and the other early navigators have left no record of their knowledge of such a bird. This, of course, is negative evi dence, but strong of its kind, for had the moa then been common in New Zealand, it is incredible that Cook should not have heard of it. The South Island Maoris possess an obscure tradition to the effect that, about five hundred years ago, a great fire, which they call “ the fire of Tamatea,” devastated the Canterbury plains, and nearly exterminated the moa ; and a tradition also prevails amongst the North Island Maoris that a great fire once played havoc with the moa. Collat ing all the information we possess, it is not an unfair inference to draw that the moa was plentiful when the Maoris first arrived, but that from their over-zealous chase of it, their extravagant consumption of its eggs and the destruction caused by large fires, it soon became scarce, and ultimately extinct, although a few indi viduals may have lingered up till a very recent date. It would appear that the moa disappeared from the North Island before it did from the South. The fact of its having existed contemporaneously in the two islands is noticeable, because, at first sight. Cook’s Straits, which is as broad as the English Channel, and stormy enough, would seem to be an insuperable barrier to the passage of wingless birds from one island to the other ; but, inas much as the fossil remains of the moa have been exhumed from post-pliocene formations, when the islands were prob ably united, the difficulty vanishes on re flection. We do not think it possible that any living mo as will now be disco vered. The hepe survived so long as large tracts of country remained unex plored, but most parts have now been traversed by surveyors, gold prospectors, and others, and the unknown regions are of two limited an extent to justify the expectation that they constitute the last refuge of these gigantic birds. It is likely that “moa” was not the name given to the bird when it was the common food of the natives. We cannot pretend to say how the aboriginals desig nated it; but as to the Maoris, “ moa ” seems to be the generic name amongst the Polynesians for a large bird, and while the Maoris, if the moa co-existed on the islands with them, may have styled it “ the moa ” par excellence, the chances are that they gave it some other name, and possibly bestowed distinctive appellations upon the different species, which vary much in size. These things, however, we can never hope to know, and they are really of little consequence. The ornithologists have got hold of the unfortunate bird, and are quarrelling, as usual, over it? nomenclature. Strange tales are afloat about skulls being put on the wrong necks, and individual skeletons constructed into a variety of remains; but why worry ourselves about such trifles 1 The moa is gone to his long home ; the Maori will soon follow him ; and so far as human advancement is con cerned, each will have been about as useful as the other. The philo-barbarian has extolled the Maori as the perfection of the savage, and he is a noble being, as savages go ; but during all the ages of his existence he has never contributed one jot to human knowledge in art, science literature, or the principles of govern ment ; he has placed on record no dis tinguished examples of human virtue, whether displayed in the discharge of pub lic or of private duties ; and when he dies, his fellow man will have no more reason to regret, his disappearance from the earth than the washing away of a grain of sand from the sea-shore. 0. W. Purnell.
THE CHIMNEY CORNER.
A BOARDING HOUSE IDYLL. By Miss Braddon. The dining-room of Oholmondeley Mansion presented a rather cheerless aspect on Sunday morning. The younger ladies, limp and feverish from last night’s dance, either breakfasted in bed or Struggled wearily into the room just as the table was being cleared. The Oholmondeley dowagers, o’erspont with chaperon-work, or with the mingled excitement of 100 and a little something hot, made the Saturday ball an excuse for a lie-a-bed Sunday,_ and appeared generally about lunch-time, cross and pious. As for the gentlemen-boarders at the mansion, they had lost heart and appetite overnight, and pulled at their food in a jaded way—an English Sunday sitting heavy on their souls. ■ Indeed, having arrived on the previous Saturday evening, and partaken, in a mild way, of the current festivities, I hardly expected, from an intimate ac quaintance with the habits of the house, to find anybody ■ interesting at breakfast except Mrs. Bowser, our respected hostess, presiding at the head of an ocean of clean table-cloth, flanked at intervals by one or two of the disconsolate gentle-, men aforesaid. “ Breakfast on the table from nine to ten,” was th.e order ‘ of the house ; and entering the room midway between these llours, I found it, as usual, but thinly tenanted, and had no difficulty in obtain ing the seat I claimed as an habitue of the Oholmondeley, on Mrs. Bowser’s left hand. Of fifty inmates of the house, who with a very few “ outsiders,” had danced out the week in the first-floor drawing room, there were present at breakfast only some dozen men and two ladies, who had attended an early function, and made a conspicuous display of prayer-books on plates before them. At. the heacl oJL the table, Mrs. Bowser dispensed "lea that had been hot. At the foot Miss Amelia, sister and assis-taut of the hostess, dispensed coflee thatwas still warm. After saluting Mrs. Bowser, inclining my head to Miss Amelia, and including the rest of the company in a bland bow, I became aware of the circumstance that a gentleman, a new comer to the Cholmon deley, occupied the seat of horor on Mrs. Bowser’s right, which from time memorial had been devoted to Mrs. Twistleton, (of whom more hereafter,) and in her absence, to the personage of next importance then in residence. No sooner had my wants been supplied from the hot meats frizzling in the fender, I than Mrs. Bowser begged leave to intro duce me to her distinguished friend the Count Bouilli, who was honoring Ohol mondeley mansion with his presence. It would be impossible to conceive anything so essentially French as the Count’s general appearance. His dress was Parisian, his beard,j :and especially his moustache, 'could have been nurtured ,s nowhere out of Paris ; the extreme diffi culty he experienced in finding the right English words, and pronouncing even tho
easiest of them with an English accent, showed how unusually foreignfhe was, how extravagantly un-English. “To be made introduce to me, it was to him a more happy moment, than he could conceive.” In his struggle after English idiom he seemed to have lost all idiom. The conversation between us was not very animated, for my distinguished “ vis-a-vis ” seemed more inclined to oat than talk. Madame bestowed her smiles upon us alternatively, and noticing my furtive surprise at the Count’s peculiar ities of manner and costume, gave me a series of winks with her left eye, as much as to say, “ Oh, yes ; isn’t he a nice man 1 So charmingly French !” My admiring investigations were, how ever, intenupted by a general rising on the part of the breakfasting gentlemen, which attracted the attention of the Count and myself. It was caused by no less a circumstance than the appearance of “the belle of the Cholmondeley.” Neither the young lady who was at pre sent installed in that office, nor, as far as my experiences went, any of her prede cessors, had ever before honored the Sun day breakfast-table with their presence. Their manner was to tell each of their cavaliers severally that they were going to church at a quarter to eleven precisely, and then when the time came and the hall was full of young gentlemen moodily gazing at each other, in may colored scarfs and spotless gloves, to slip demurely out of the back door with mamma, returning at lunch time to ravish such of their ad mirers as had not started on a twenty mile walk in despair, by making them guess who had been the favored compa nion at church. It will save much confu sion if I explain at once that mammas are at a discount at Cholmondeley Mansion ; we know them only as their daughters’ encumbrance, who may prove trouble some at times. These remarks will serve to explain the sudden rising of the male element at the breakfast table—an example which the Count and myself, not to be singular, imitated at once. Half of us were in love with Miss Edie Twistleton, and the other half were strug gling feebly with the passion ; so that when she made her gracious appearance in the breakfast-room, and advanced to say “ Good morning,” to Mrs Bowser, it was natural that we should spring to our feet, and that at, least a dozen chairs should be offered by as many gentlemen, who further, with their disengaged hands, made clutches at plates of muffins and re mainder portions of frizzled ham as step ping-stones to the beauty’s favor. While the excitement was at its height, two dis tinct sniffs were audible from the direc tion of the ladies with the prayer books, (xo be continued. )
THE UNEMPLOYED.
Again the wires inform us of .agitations by the unemployed for work, and these are being made in every part of the colony, but chiefly in the centres of popu lation. Many people are sceptical of the existence to any great extent of real dis tress, and urge that steady, respectable, competent men do not require to be with out the means of livelihood. This may be so, but there can be no doubt entertained by thinking men of work being far less plentiful than we have known it, and that through the great influx of immigi’ation competitors for what is to be had have largely increased in number. Notwith standing all that has been said on the sub ject, no diminution appears to have taken place in the number of people who keep coming to the colony, and every ship that arrives brings its contingent of labor. Doubtless those laborers are brought here under different conditions from those who were imported under the indiscriminate regulations in vogue two years ago, but still, though their friends nominate them, or they pay their own passages, they have to enter the labor market when they arrive here, and, as the agitations we have referred to show, that market is glutted. It is a question how the supply and de mand are to be regulated, too, for we can see no prospect in the near future of the demand being at all equal to the supply. The present harvest is perhaps the most bountiful we have ever reaped, and it has been gathered from the largest area ever cropped in the colony, yet there were far more laborers wanting employment at it then ever before. To the skilled work man New Zealand does not offer many attractions as a field for immigration, for its manufactures are few and but poorly developed, while the circumstances of the Government have caused a great retrench ment to take place in the prosecution of public works. The question of the un employed is a--; difficult one to cope with, but we are glad to notice that Government are willing to• do what they can to relieve the immediate pressure. Still, Govern ment cannot go on for ever finding work for men who cannot obtain it from pri vate employers, and the older the colony grows the more workers -will enter the labor market, and it will require a time of great prosperity to fully absorb those already here. Government does well, therefore, to instruct the Home Agents to make known the state of the labor market here, for it is only by reduc ing or actually stopping immigration for a time that the supply of labor can be kept within the demand for it, and it would be well if the friends here of those in the old Country would tell to them a true tale of the actual state of the country. It is just as easy to be hard up here as, at Home, and the money paid for passages would be as well retained for a time.
Curious Application.—A novel appli cation was recently made- to the Chairman of the "West Derby Board of Guardians. It ran as follows,;—-“Dr. Sheldon.—Sir, —I write thos& few lines to you in bealf of the widu£ -< who has got two children she,, ia depending on the parish for some assistance. I wishers to take the said widur for my wife it will be taking much expence of the parish to alow me something towares House Keeping.—l re main, yours obediently, . ” The com munication was ordered to lie on the table. Gipsy Life around London.—lt. & estimated by Mr. Geo. Smith, of Cbal ville, Leicester, who has recently been ex ploring the queer outcast YN>sh£: of gipsy do m in different parts of England, that some 2,000 people called by- that name, but of very njfxed: KMJS). hiving in the manner Zulu Kaffirs, rather than 'of Europgan, citizens, frequent the neighbor hood' of London. They are not all thieves, not even all beggars and impostors, and they escape the law of vagrancy by paying a few shillings of weekly rent for pitch ing their tents or booths and standing their waggons or wheeled cabins on pieces of waste ground. At Hackney and Hack ney-wick, north-east of London— where the marsh meadows of the river Lea, un suitable for building land, seem to forbid the extension of town streets and blocks of brick or stuccoed terraces—where the pleasant wooded hills of Epping and Hainault Forests appear in the distance, inriting the jaded townsman on summer holidays to saunter in the Royal Chace of the old English kings and queens—where genuine ruralities still lie within an hour’s walk, of which the fashionable West- Ender knoweth nought—there lurks the free and fearless gipsy scamp, if scamp he truly be, with his squaw and his piccanin nies, in a wigwam hastily constructed of hoops and poles and blankets, or perhaps if he be the wealthy sheikh of his wild Bedouin tribe, in a caravan drawn from place to place by some lost and strayed plough-horse, the lawful owner of which j is a farmer in Northamptonshire.—“ Illus trated London News.” ■ - - j.
THE AbMii U 11/xuA xxKjAJiIJIAH, THUB.SDAY, MAJ&uo. xl, 1880.
Printed and published by Horace Weeks and Charles Dixon, at their Printing Office,; East Street, Ashburtcr*
Auctioneers, &c. J. E. BUCHANAN AND CO., AUCTIONEERS, LAND AND ESTATE AGENTS, ASHBURTON. PROPERTIES. THE following, amongst other PRO PERTIES, are placed in the Auction eer’s hands for LEASE and SALE: — ASHBURTON— A splendid paddock of 5 acres near Township. Six acres close to N. E. Bolt. Sections near Gas Works. House and garden, Burnett St. Capital 4-Roomed House, Peter St. ASHBURTON FORKS— -190 acres with splendid Creek. 200 acres in crop, fenced and sub divided. Good house and out buildings. WAKANUI — 100 acres near Moifatt’s Mill. 150 acres in crop. SEAFIELD — 400 acres fenced and subdivided. 196 acres fenced and subdivided. DROMORE -400 acres fenced and subdivided. Goad Stable and Cottage. CHRRTSEY — A few Township Sections. 150 acres near Railway. J. E. BUCHANAN & Co., 415 g Auctioneers. Publications. NE W ZEALAND WESLE VAN Published Monthly. JUST ARRIVED, the “ New Zealand Wesleyan” for March. Price 6d, Sold at the Heeald and Guaedxan Office, East Street. WEEKS AND DIXON, Agents. AGRICULTURAL PAPERS.
rjIHE PUBLISHERS have much pleasure in intimating to the Farmers of the County of Ashburton, that they have k issued a reprint in pamphlet form of a selection of AGRICULTURAL PAPERS Read before the Lincoln Farmers’ Club, compiled by J. Stanley Bruce, Esq., Price One Shilling. Orders for the above pamphlet, ac companied by thirteen stamps, should be addresssed to WEEKS & DIXON, Publishers, East Street. ALMANAC for 1880, printed on a neat card, with Ashburton Direc tory, Postal and Railway Guide, can be obtained gratuitously at the “ Guardian ” Office. Business Notices. james McDonald, PRACTICAL TAILOR, East street, Ashburton. A good Stock of Tweeds and Cloths on hai d. Summer Goods open shortly. 172 _______ P J. R. CHAPMAN, AINTER, GLAZIER, PAPER HANGER & SIGNWFJTER, Importer of Paperhangings,. White Lead, Glass, &c. The trade supplied at lowert' Wholesale Prices. 17 RAKAIA ANNOUNCEME NT. G. A. TINCENT, PRACTICAL PAINTER, GLAZIER, PAPERHANGER, &c., Near Bank New Zealand, RAKAIA, BEGS to announce that he J aas com m enced Business in Rakai a, and all •orders entrusted to him will prompt attention. receive ?94
Business Notices. VALUE EXTRAORDINARY. THE Great Bargains OF THE SEASON. GREAT CLEARANCE SALE FOR THIRTY DAYS. ORR AND CO. HAVING resolved to clear out the Balance of the Bankrupt Stocks purchased by them during the Season (amounting to over ten thousand pounds) regardless of coat so that they may commence the Autumn Season with en tirely a new Stock, ORR AND CO. Will also offer several cheap lots pur chased by them during the late depression. Special Bargains. 90 Pair Twilled Kaiapoi Blankets at 4s. under the usual price. Kaiapoi Flannel at Is. 4d., Is. 6d. to 2s. English Flannel at Is., Is. 2d., Is. 6d., to Is. 9d. Prints at sd. and 6d., worth 9d. Brown Hollands, 7d. to Is. COSTUMES. 56 Costumes at 215., worth 355. 6d., a Bargain. 64 Print Costumes at 7s. 6d. to 12s. 6d., worth 20s. 1700 yards Dress Goods, Alpaccas, at Bd., lOd., and Is. MILLINERY. Trimmed and Untrimmed Hats at half price. 2 Boxes Flowers, sold at 6d. per spray. Ladies’ Underclothing at very much under usual prices. 20 Dozen Stays at 3s. 6d., 45., 4s. 9d., to ss. 6d. CLOTHING. Men’s Suits at 15s. under usual prices. Boys’ Suits at 15s. 6d. to 355. Youth’s Suits at a little over half-price.' Braces, Ties, Collars, Socks, and Shirts,
unusually cheap. 20 Dozen Harvest Shirts at Is. 6d. to 2s. 6d. BOOTS. Men’s Boots still sold at Bankrupt prices. Youth’s Boots in great variety. Ladies’ Kid Boots at old prices. 1 Case Children’s Boots at Is. and Is. 6d., a bargain. TAILORING DEARTMENT. WE HAVE MUCH PLEASURE IN ANNOUNCING TO THE PUBLIC THAT A Tailoring Branch HAS BEEN OPENED IN CON NECTION WITH OUR CLOTHING DEPARTMENT, HAVING MADE ARRANGEMENTS WITH MESSRS. CRAIGHEAD AND CO. (LATE OF EDINBURGH AND SAN FRANCISCO), PRACTICAL TAILORS, TO MAKE UP ALL ORDERS EN TRUSTED TO US IN THE VERY BEST STYLE. A PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED. SCOTCH, ENGLISH, and COLONIAL TWEEDS IN GREAT VARIETY. THE CELEBRATED BLARNEY TWEED (CORK) KEPT IN STOCK, FANCY COATINGS IN GREAT VARIETY. SUITS from M 4s. DRESSMAKING DEPARTMENT. Drosses, Costumes, and Jackets made up to order, under the superintendence of a first-class Dressmaker. WEDDING & MOURNING ORDERS PUNCTUALLY ATTENDED TO.
ORE AND CO. IMPORTERS ASHBURTON , AND RAKAIa
Business Notices. JUST ARRIVED— SECOND SHIPMENT STATIONERY, STATIONERY, direct from the manufactory. Now Opening Up. A CHOICE ASSORTMENT OF Commercial AND Household STATIONERY. THE Largest and Finest Lot ever opened up in Ashburton, AND Equal to any exhibited in the
Colony. WEEKS & DIION, Printers, Publishers, AND COMMERCIAL, LAW, AND General Stationers, Guardian Office, EAST STREET ASHBURTON
Business Notices. A. J. WHITE'S STEAM CABINET M A KING AND FURNITURE ESTABLISHMENT, CHRISTCHURCH, Will be found one of the most convenient in New Zealand. THE Stock being so varied, that pur chasers may at once select any Article they can possibly require, suitable C for any class of House. This will bo found an IMMENSE ADVANTAGE TO COUN TRY CUSTOMERS Thus saving time, trouble and expense. 589 a BREAD ! BREAD! Co-operative Bread and Biscuit Factory. Triangle, Wakanui Road, Ashburton. A. THIELE, BEGS to inform the public that he is now in a position to SUPPLY BEST BREAD, 6d. per 41b. loaf, unsur passed. Delivered daily to all parts of the Borough, also, Confectionery, Ac. Mixed Biscuits reduced from Is. to Bd. per lb. Wedding Cakes made to Order. 122c-670a REMOVED TO WAKANUI ROAD, Next to Post Office. JOSEPH WARD, FAMILY BUTCHER, BEGS to inform the Public of Ash-, burton that he will Open as above on Saturday next, and intends selling for cash at a REDUCTION in PRICES. First-class Beef, 3d. to sd. per lb. First-class Mutton, 2d. to 3d. per lb. Legs, 3£d per lb. JOSEPH WARD, 892a* Butcher. JUST ARRIVED—English Papers and Magazines, Young Ladies’ Journal, Bow Bells, London Journal, &c., &c. H. M. JONES, Stationer, ' Baring Square. > BALT. PROGRAMME CARDS in very neat styles, with Pencils and Ribbons, printed at the Herald Office, East street, near Railway Station, CHINIQUY’S LECTURES.—Just Ar rived, New Edition. H. M. Jones, Baring Square. ________ Medical. ENO’S FRUIT SALT. THE PHYSICAL BASIS OF LIFE. GOOD FOOD. r ■ How to enjoy good food that would other wise cause Bilious headache, disordered Stomach, Poisoned Blood, &c. —use ENO’S FRUIT SALT. A NATURAL APERIENT. ENO’S FRUIT, S ALT, when taken with water, acts as a natural aperient, its simple but natural action removes all impurities, thus preserving and restotfng health. If its great value in keep ing the body in health were universally known, no family should be without it. pAGGED, WEARY, AND WORN OUT!! ! Anyone whose duties require them to under go mental or unnatural excitement or strain— ENO’S FRUIT SALT is the best known rctfteHF It nets like a charm. It allays ner vous Excitement, depression, aud the injurious effects of stimulants and too rich food, _ _ Its power in aiding the digestion is most striking. It also restores the nervous system toils proper condition (by natural means). Use ENOjS FRUIT SALT. You cannot overstate its great value in keeping the blood pure and free from disease.
ENO versus STIMULANTS. An in sufficient amount of exercise frequently deranges the liver. ENO’S FRUIT SALT is peculiarly adapted for any constitutional weak ness of the liver. A world of woes is avoided by those who keep and use ENO’S FRUIT SALT.—“AII our customers for Eno’s Salt would not be without it upon any consideration, they having received so much benefit from it.— Wood Brothers, Chemists, Jersey, 1878.” Every travelling trunk and HOUSEHOLD in the world ought to contain a Bottle of ENO’S FRUIT SALT, prepared from Sound, Ripe Fruit, as a Health giving, Cooling, Sparkling, and Invigorating Beverage for any Season. It is the best Pre ventive and Cure for Biliousness, Sick Head ache, Skin Eruptions, Impure Bleed, Fevers, Pimples on the Face, Giddiness Feverishness, Mental Depression, Want of Appetite, Sour ness of Stomach, Constipation, Vomiting, Thirst, &c., and to remove the effects of errors in Eating and Drinking. ENO’S FRUIT SALT.— From the Rev. Dr Hurst, Vicar of Collorly :—“I have nsed your Fruit Salt for many years, and have verified your statements. The thanks of the public are due to you for your unceasing efforts to relieve suffering humanity. Long may you live to be a blessing to the world,” ENO’S FRUIT SALT.—“After suffering for nearly two and a half years from severe headache and disordered stomach, and after trying almost everything and spending much money without finding any benefit, I was recommended by a friend to try ENO’S FRUIT SALT, and before I had finished one bottle I found it doing me a great deal of good, and now I am restored to my usual health; and others I know that have tried it have not enjoyed such good health for yearn.—Yours most truly, Robert Humphreys, Post Office, Barrasford. ” Agents for New Zealand, MESSRS. KEMPTHORNE, PROSSER, AND CO. STEEDMAN’S SOOTHING POWDERS FOR CHILDREN CUTTING TEETH. CAUTION TO PURCHASERS. The value of this well-known Family Medi cine has been largely tested in all parts of the world, and by all grades of society, for upwards of FIFTY YEARS. Its well-earned exten sive sale has induced SPURIOUS IMITA TIONS, some of which in OUTWARD APPEARANCE so closely resemble the ori ginal as to have deceived many purchasers. The proprietor therefore feels it due to the public to give a special caution against the use of SUCH IMITATIONS. Purchasers are therefore requested carefully to observe the four following distinctive characteristics, without which none are genuine : Ist—ln every, case the words JOHN STEEDMAN, CHEMIST, WALWORTH, SURREY, are eligraved on the Government Stamp affixed to each packet. 2nd—Each Single Powder has directions for the dose, and the words, John Steedman, Chemist, Walworth, Surrey, printed thereon. 3rd —The name, Steedman, is always spelt with two EE’s. 4th— I The manufacture is carried on solely at Walworth, Surrey. Sold in Packets by all Chemists and Medi cine Vendors. Sold by Kempthorne, Prosser and Co.,
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East Street Nort WEEKS & DIXON, PROPRIETORS. THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, Price Twopence, CAN be obtained from the follow iug Agents, who will receive ordera; - H. M. Jones ... The Triangle E. A. Garnett ... East Street E. Sando ... East Street D. Williamson ... East Street M. Guinney ... Wakanui M. Atkinson ... Seafield ■■ G. Leadley ... Wakanui Cr« »i T. M. Jones & Co. Seafield I J. Lambio ... Kyle | Wm. Cox ... Rakaia W. Harris ... Winslow J, Davison ... Westerfield J. Stephens ... Alford Forest T. E. Tomlinson ... . Mount Somers: P. Tisch ... Spread Eagle A. it. Markham & Co. Unertsey M. Hudson ... Waterton, J. Bowick ... Mayfield Intending Subscribers will please forms, which can he obtained from any on the above Agents. They will also oblige by stating on : the back of the : order te which agent they pay their subscription*. WEEKS AND DIXON, Printers and Publishers |
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COUNTY AGRICULTURAL AND SPORTING RECORDER.
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ASHBURTON. SATURDAY, MARCH 13, 1880.
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Auctioneers and Commisssion Agents ALFRED HARRISON, AUCTIONEER, COMMISSION AGENT, ETC. SALES, Sales of Stock, Mer chandise, .Furniture and Effects, also Pigs, Fowls, and General Produce. WEEKLY SALE Every SATURDAY at 12 o’clock. SALE YA*‘DjTaTTENUED. ntries can he made at my office or at the Yards. Agent for the Transatlantic Fire Insurance Company. 5 2J (late bullock AND CO.), ASHBURTON, . General Merchants, Auctioneers, Stock, Station, Estate, and Commission Agents. Sales of Stock, Farm Implements, &c., will be held at their Yards, Ashbur ton, and the Tinwald Yards, on alternate TUESDAYS. CASH ADVANCES Made on Stock, Produce, &c., consignee. | for Positive Sale. EDMISTON BROS. & GUNDRY. 19 FARMERS AND OTHERS. Messrs, acland, Campbell, & CO. are prepared to supply Farmers and others with Station Stores, Fencing Wire, Fencing Staples, Standards, &c., at Lowest Rates, and of First-class quality. AGENTS FOR THE ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY. CAPITAL ... ... £2,000,000 INSURANCES EFFECTED AT LOWEST RATES. ACLAND, CAMPBELL & CO., 65 . Auctioneers. F East Street (Close to the Railway Station) Ashburton, Land and General Commission Agent. Orders taken for—Sydney Drays, Newcastle Coal, and Malvern (by the truck load), Build ing Materials of all kinds. Fencing Wire, Agricultural Implements, English and Ameri can, &c., &c. 1 MESSRS. POYNTZ & CO., E STAT > AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS. Rents and Debts Collected. Money advanced on Freehold Security. 7 I L LIAM ADAMS, Accountant and General Commission Agent. W. A has started bnsines as above in the Cottage next Road Board Office, A sh hurton. Tradesmens’ books kept, Accounts Rents Collected, Letters "Written, business or private, Contractors’ □Partnership Accounts Adjusted. Charges Moderate. WILLIAM ADAMS, Next Road Board Office, 512 g Ashburton. W. R. BOYLE, Moore street, Ashburton, Accountant, land, estate, and GENERAL AGENT. Loans negotiated. Absentees represented. Agent for the Victorian Insurance Com pany. Certificated Accountant in Bank ruptcy. 4580 Millers, &c. REDK. pAVITT, SAUNDERS BROS, MILLERS, Grain Merchants, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS. EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Mnis — GREAT SOUTH ROAD. AGENTS FOR THE LONDON AND LANCASHIRE FIRE INSURANCE CO And THE WALLSBND COLLLIERY. GRAIN STORED on account of fanners at lowest rates, and received for consignment by rail. "OFFAT begs to inform the . T „ inhabitants of Ashburton irrounding districts that his FLOUR MILL jr ~ at WAKANUI HAS COMMENCED WORK, And hopes, by strict attention to busi ness, and turning out a First-class article, to merit a share of public support. Special attention paid to Gristing, and Farmers from a distance can have their v. Grist ground by return 31
Insurance. Liverpool and London ani GLOBE INSURANCE COM PANY. Capital £2,000,000. Reserve Fund ... £1,300,000. Grain Insured whilst Growing, in Stool or Stacked. Every other description of Insurance at rates as low as any other office. LOCAL AGENTS. J. Stanley Bruce ... Ashburton. A. R. Markham ... Chertscy 484 g \TORTH BRITISH AND MERCAN TILE INSURANCE COMPANY. Established, a.d. 1809. Capital ... ... ... £2,000,000 Losses already indemnified,.. £5,000,000 Reserve ... £1,156,000 Ashburton Agents— -3820 POYNTZ & CO. THE LONDON & LANCASHIRE FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Capital —Fully Subscribed, £1,500,000. INSURANCES of all kinds taken at lowest rates, special attention being given to Stack, Farm Building, and other Agricultural Risks, Applications by letter for insurance will be promptly attended to. The London and Lancashire being purely a Fire Company, the whole of its resources are available to meet Fire claims and this feature will at once commend itself to the public, for the resources of the Company can never be applied to the settlement of Life Claims or Marine Losses, but every penny of its Capital (the whole of which could be called up at any time), together with its reserves, are available for Losses by Fire, and offer a complete guarantee that all engagements will be fully carried out. j Claims are met with promptitude and liberality. Agents for Ashburton— SAUNDERS BROS. 6 Building Materials. BRICKS. rjIHE UNDERSIGNED havirg COM PLETED iheir KILN at Ashburton, are prepared to SUPPLY BRICKS, equal tr any made in the Colony, at any Station up or down. Samples to be seen at the Conpany't Offices, Ashburton, Rakaia, and V inslow. W. MONTGOMERY & CO [Limited] 82 TOTARA ! TOTARA ! ! TOTARA !! ! NOTICE. To members of County Councils, Road Boards, Contractors, and others. THE undersigned desires to notify that he is prepared to supply SAWN TOTARA (or Black Pine) for Bridges, Culverts Slabbing wells, or other purposes, of any dimensions, and in large or small quanti ties to suit customers. ALPHEUS HAYES, Timber Merchant, East street, Ashburton. N.B.—Building Timber, Firewood, Stakes, &c., now on sale at the yards, East street, near Railway station, at lowest current rates, or can be delivered at any station along the line direct from the mills. Firewood by the truck-load at greatly reduced prices. 967a # —413 g Ashburton steam saw mills SASH AND DOOR MANUFACTORY. G. PARKIN, Proprietor, BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR. " Moore Street, Every description of Timber and Budding Materials in Stock and supplied on most reasonable terms. Plans prepared and Estimates Given on ti e shortest notice. 26 Archery material.—Bows from ss. each. Airows from ss. doz. H M. JONES, Stationer, Baring Square.
Hotels- D t- BUTLER’S FAMILY HOTEL, ASHBURTON. J. F. BUTLER k (Late of Arahura, West Coast) JgEGS to inform his friends and the public generally that he has opened the above largo and commodious hotel, which f is situated at the •' CORNER OF GASS ANT) HAVELOCK 0 STREETS, ® And is convenient to the Railway Station. Excellent accommodation for travellers, families, and boarders. i. All wines and spirits of •.■he best brands. One of Alcock’s best billiard tables. 965a-4170 JOHN TISOH begs to inform his friends and the public that he has TAKEN THE ALFORD FOREST HOTEL, Alford Forest. Fix'st-class accommodation at moderate i charges. Wines, ales, and spirits of best quality. Good stabling and paddocks. I Horses and buggies on hire. A con veyance meets the 11.35 a.m. train at Methven Station, returning at once to Al ford Forest. 5980 [ THE WHEATSHEAF HOTEL, Wheatstone. Q H. WILLCOCKS, the Proprietor of the above fine Hotel can now offer Acom i modation winch cannot be surpassed -in any house in Canterbury, and wishes to : inform his friend? ‘vnd the public generally that everything in his power will be done to make his patrons comfortable. The rooms are splendidly furnished and well ventilated. First-class Stabling and Paddocks in connection with the Hotel. Wines and Spirits of the Best Brands. G. M. WILLCOCKS, Proprietor, 138 Wheatsheaf Hotel. Boarding Houses. CENTRAL TEMPERANCE HOTEL, Baring Square (Near Town Hall). RE-OPENING of the above commo dious and centrally situated Pri vate and Commercial Hotel. T. BROADBELT, PROPRIETOR, Is prepared to give Superior Accomnioda tion to Boarders and the Travelling Public on REASONABLE TERMS. Weekly Board and Lodging ... £1 Weekly Board ... 11s. MEALS AT ALL HOURS. Dinner on Saturday from 11.30. Beds (single), Is. 6d. Private Room for Ladies. 153 —624 a Publications. NEW ZEALAND WESLEYAN Published Monthly. JUST ARRIVED, the “New Zealand Wesleyan” for March. Price 6d Sold at the Herald and Guardian Office, Cast Street. WEEKS AND DIXON, Agents. AGRICULTURAL PAPERS. i rjpHE PUBLISHERS have much • pleasure in intimating to the Farmers of the County of Ashburton, that they havejssued a reprint in pamphlet form of a selection of AGRICULTURAL PAPERS Read before the Lincoln Farmers’ Club, j 5 compiled by J. Stanley Bruce, Esq., Price One Shilling. Orders for the above pamphlet, ac companied by thirteen stamps, should be addresssed to WEEKS & DIXON, Publishers, East Street. \ LMANAC for 1880, printed on a neat card, with Ashburton Direc tory, Postal and Railway Guide, can be obtained gratuitously at the “ Guardian Office. FORMS PRINTED — “To Let” and “ For Sale can be obtained at the Herald Office.
NOTICE TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. WHEN you want any Copper, Zinc, Iron, or Tinware made or re paired, it will be to your interest to con sult JOSEPH HYDE, Moore street, Ashburton, And he will cure all complaints cheaply. 469 g T. CHAMBERS, Boot and shoemaker, A East Street, Ashburton. Boots and Shoes of all kinds Sewn or Pegged. Repairs Attended To. 48 TIN WALD STORE. JAMBS E S 0 O T T, GENERAL STOREKEEPER, IRONMONGER, DRAPER, &c., &c., Ac. 390 g FINE Cream-Laid ENVELOPES, No. 6; extra secure shape, ONLY 9s. 6d. per 1000; s°o, ss. j 250, 35., NETT CASH. ALSO, —■ BANK NOTE AND LETTER PAPER WEEKS & DIXON, DIRECT IMPORTERS, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL STATIONERS, ASHBURTON “HERALD” OFFICE. c T. A. GATES, ABINET MAKER, PICTURE FRAME MAILER, AND UNDERTAKER, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, ASHBURTON. 4 JUST ARRIVED. PAPER BAGS, PAPER BAGS. r(ONFEOTIONERS, Fruiterers, I Grocers, Drapers, Seedsmen, &c., 3 can be supplied with Paper Bags, all sizes, and Printed or Plain. WEEKS AND DIXON, General Printers, East rtreet North. O CHOOL Requisites and Artist M vte rials. H. M. JONES, Statioxer, Bari Square. • a e }) jpNYELOPES, NOTEPAPER, EN VELOPES, NOTEPAPER.— The , cheapest ever offered in Ashburton, at the 3 Hv.hat.d Office, Wholesale Stationery a Depot, Saunders’ Buildings.
Business Notices. IRONMONGERY. IRONMONGE R. Y . CHEAPEST HOUSE IN CHRISTCHURCH. F. CROSS & C 0., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL IRONMONGERS, Coenek. op Colombo and Heeefoed Streets, opposite Bank op New Zealand, CHRISTCHURCH, BEG to call the attention of their Customers and the public generally to their varied and well-assorted stock of every description of BUILDERS’ AND GENERAL IRONMONGERY, BRUSHWARE, &c., &c. ; also, always on hand, a large stock of Oils, Paints, Paperhangings, Varnishes, &c, ; also, now landing, ex Elmiranda, from New York direct—Two and Three-Pronged Hay Forks, all lengths ; Two and Three-Bow Hay Rakes ; American Scythe Snathes, Lawn Mowers, mid every description of Yankee Notions. £ FLY TRAPS ! FLY TRAPS ! FLY TRAPS ! RANGES.- RANGES. RANGES. CHEAPER THAN EVER. , Stocks of Scotch and Leamington Ranges in the Colonies, and are now offering them at considerably reduced prices, and would call the attention of Architects, Builders, and the public generally to an inspection. RANGES—Watson and Gow’s “Etna,” with cast-iron oven and boiler, 3ft wide— £s. Ditto as above, with oven and side boiler, and bright bands and mould, 3ft. Sin. wide— L 7 10s. Leamington Ranges, all sizes, from 2ft. 9in. to 6ft., and all prices from £4 each. REGISTER GRATES —Fine cast front with brick back—7d. per inch. Ground front and brick back—lOd. per inch. Wright’s Patent Bivalve, with steel and ormolu bead, all sizes and patterns, from 60s. each. FURNISHING ■' DEPARTMENT. Being overstocked in this Department we are determined to sell at a little over cost, and give our Customers the benefit of the in creased tariff, also to make room for shipments now landing, and to arrive, we invite recent arrivals and others to an inspection. We have also now landing ex Hurunui—OlL CLOTHS, all Widths ; CARPETS of eVefcy description ; HEARTH RUGS ; Hessians, striped for Cabinetfinakers ; Scrim, &c., &c. Also, to arrive per Hereford, Pleiades, and other vessels--White Lead, Oils, Varnishes, and Colors of every description. All Goods delivered Free within |)ne Mile of Post Office. Country orders carefully packed, and every attention given. 452 a FURNISHING GOODS OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS. CARPENTERS’ TOOLS AT REDUCED PRICES.
B cullen, general carrier and FORWARDING AGENT, Burnett street, Ashburton. Ti’ains at tended daily, and all orders promptly at tended to. 4COo FRANCIS PHILIP O’REILLY, Babbisteb, Solicitob, & Conveyancer, TANG RED STREET, ASHBURTON, Next Messrs. Orr and Co. ’s. 36‘2g WM. ANDERSON, SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER, Ashburton, HAS always in STOCK a complete assortment of every description of Saddlery, Harness, Whips, Saddlers' Iron mongery, &c,, imported direct from Eng land. Goods to order manufactured on the premises of the best Materials, and at the lowest rates. 11 A The Oldest Established Business in the County of Ashburton. D. WILLIAMSON AND CO., DRAPERS, GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, TEA, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS. The Best House in Town for MEN’S, BOYS’, AND YOUTHS’ READY-MADE CLOTHING. CELEBRATED BOOT AND SHOE DEPOT. 14 MEDICAL HALL. Established 1874. J. M. c 7 * 15 * 106 ®' DRUGGIST, FAMILY AND DISPENSING CHEMIST, Has always in Stock— SPONGES —Honeycomb and Turkey Toilet TRUSSES—Common Circular, Cole’s, Sal mon and Ody’s, Mocmain, &c. ELASTIC STOCKINGS Knee Caps, Wristlets, and Anklets ; Abdominal Belts in Silk and Thread, FEEDING BOTTLES—Mather’s, Maw’s, Dean’s, Stocker’s, Ayrton and Saun ders’, O’Connell’s. INFANTS’ FOODS —Liebig’s, Hard’s, Neave’s, Ridge’s, Nestle’s. COD LIVER OILS—De Jongh’s, Lang ton’s, Moller’s, Foxe’s, Southall Bros, PERFUMERY—Piesse and Lubin’s, Rim mel’s, Gosnell’s, Briedenbach’s, Low’s, The Crown Perfumery Company’s HORSE AND CATTLE MEDICINES, HOMOEOPATHIC MEDICINES—LeaIh i and Ross’s, Turner’s, and Martin’s. I TEETH CAREFULLY EXTRACTED. SH BURTON TORE, BROWN PAPER, strong, and large sheets, at per lb. WEEKS - AND DIXON, Stationers, East street North (near the Railwry Station), Ash , burton. CHRISTMAS Number Young Ladies’ Journal, London Journal, Family Herald, Family Reader, Boys’ Standard, 3 &c. Just arrived. H. M. Jones, Sta tioner, Baring Square. 3 OFFICE and Pocket Diaries for 1880 H. M. Jones,- Stationer, Baring I Square.
Business Notices. VALUE EXTRAORDINARY. THE Great Bargains OF THE SEASON. GREAT CLEARANCE SALE FOE THIRTY DAYS. ORR AISTD CO. HAVING resolved to clear out the Balance of the Bankrupt Stocks purchased by them during the Season (amounting to over ton thousand pounds) regardless of cost so that they may commence the Autumn Season with en tirely a new Stock, ORR AND CO. Will also offer several cheap lots pur chased by them during the late depression. Special Bargains. 90 Pair Twilled Kaiapol Blankets at 4s. Under the usual price. Kaiapoi Flannel at Is. 4d., Is. Gd. to 2s. English Flannel at Is., Is. 2d., Is. 6d., to Is. 9d. Prints at sd. and Gd., worth 9d. Brown Hollands, 7d. to Is. COSTUMES. 56 Costumes at 215., worth 355. Gd., a Bargain. 64 Print Costumes at 7s. Gd. to 12s. Gd., worth 20s. 1700 yards Dress Goods, Alpaccas, at Bd., lOd., and Is. MILLINERY. Trimmed and Untrimmed Hats at half price. 2 Boxes Flowers, sold at Gd. per spray. Ladies’ Underclothing at very much under usual prices. 20Dozen Stays at 3s. Gd., 45., 4s. 9d., to 6s. Gd. CLOTHING. Men’s Suits at 15s. under usual prices. Boys’ Suits at 15s. Gd. to 355. Youth’s Suits at a little over half-price. Braces, Ties, Collars, Socks, and Shirts, unusually cheap. 20 Dozen Harvest Shirts at Is. Gd. to 2s. Gd. BOOTS Men’s Boots still sold at Bankrupt prices. Youth’s Boots in great variety. Ladies’ Kid Boots at old prices. 1 Case Children’s Boots at Is. and Is. Gd., a bargain. TAILORING DEARTMENT. WE HAVE MUCH PLEASURE IN ANNOUNCING TO THE PUBLIC THAT A Tailoring Branch HAS BEEN OPENED IN CON. NECTION WITH OUR CLOTHING DEPARTMENT, HAVING MADE ARRANGEMENTS WITH MESSRS. CRAIGHEAD AND CO. (LATE OF EDINBURGH AND SAN FRANCISCO), PRACTICAL TAILORS, TO MAKE UP ALL ORDERS EN TRUSTED TO US IN THE VERY BEST STYLE. A PERFECT FIT , GUARANTEED. SCOTCH, ENGLISH, and COLONIAL TWEEDS IN GREAT VARIETY. THE CELEBRATED BLARNEY TWEED (CORK). KEPT IN STOCK. FANCY COATINGS IN GREAT VARIETY. SUITS from M 4s. DRESSMAKING DEPARTMENT. Dresses, Costumes, and Jackets made up to order, under the superintendence of a first-class Dressmaker. WEDDING & MOURNING ORDERS PUNCTUALLY ATTENDED TO, ORR AND CO., IMPORTERS ASHBURTCN AND RAKAIA
Business Notices. JUST ARRIVED, A CHOICE ASSORTMENT OF OFFICE AND HOUSEHOLD STATIONERY PAPER BAGS, ACCOUNT BOOKS, DIARIES, &o. To Meet the Requirements of the Gounty of Ashburton, WEEKS & DIXON Are now Importing, direct from the makers. Every description of Commercial, Law, and General Stationery, which they are in a position to supply, wholesale or retail, at prices that will compare favorably with any house in the Colony. The Goods now being opened up include a Choice Assortment of Plain and Fancy Note Papers and Envelopes, and some very superior kinds. 10 2 CASES STATIONERY BALES PAPER 10 2 Commercial and Law Stationery Notepapers in great variety Envelopes of the newest styles Inkstands and Bottles Pons and Penholders Pencils and Pencil Cases Account and Pocket Books, Etc. Biscuit Bags Flour Bags Milliners’ Bags. Wholesale and Retail. LIBERAL DISCOUNT FOR CASH. 800 K S (SCRAP, ALBUMS, &c.,^&c.) We have a small lot of the above, and being desirous of clearing , out these articles, we shall he glad to dispose of them at VERY LOW RATES, so as to make room for incoming consigments of General Stationery. WEEKS AND DIXON Saunders’ Buildings, E AST
Business Notices. CENTRAL SHOEING FORGE, Tancred street, Railway crossing, (Opposite Orr and Co.’s.) ROBB and BURNS, Agricultural Im plement Makers, General Black smiths, Wheelwrights, Machinists, &c., heg to announce to the public of Ashbur ton that they have commenced business as above, and hope to merit a share of public support. HORSE SHOEING GUARANTEED TO SATISFACTION. ' 5600 GREENSTREET FORGE, Ashburton Porks. WILLIAM REYELL, BI jksmrth, Wheelright, and Agricultural Machinist, HAYING considerably extended his Business Premises, can guarantee all work-entrusted to him to be executed in a thoroughly competent manner, and with despatch. ' , 359 g QHAR LE S REID, ASHBURTON SHOEING FORGE, Comer of East and Dodson streets. . A large and varied experience in the manufacture and repair of Agricultural Implements and Machinery, warrants C. R. in guaranteeing sound and satis factory material and workmanship. Horses safely and scientifically shod on the spot. 252 TO FARMERS, LIVERY STABLE KEEPERS, SPORTING MEN, AND OTHERS OWNING HORSES. GEORGE KIDD, Moore Street, BEGS to announce the fact that the PRICE for SHOEING hacks and light draught HORSES is now REDUCED to 7s. per set, and that all horses of this description will be specially attended to by himself. Horses liable to cut are shod on a prin ciple of George Kidd’s own invention, which has proved an effectual cure for brushing. All kinds of blacksmith’s work, and repairs to agricultural machinery of any description done on the shortest notice. GEORGE KIDD, 75c-526g Moore street, Ashburton. JOH N N D E R S O N, CANTERBURY FOUNDRY, CHRISTCHURCH, Sole Agent for the M’SHERRY GRAIN DRILLS, Will have on sale for next season a full assortment of these machines, varying from 10 to 17 hoes. Hoes, spring and peg, six to seven inches apart. Reapers and Binders by M'Cormick and Wood. Wire and extras for same. . All kinds of plough fittings, shares, &c., kept on band or cast at short notice. Fencing standards and wire, millstones, grindstones, flour dressing silk, leather and indiarubber belting and hose, reaper sections, machine oils, field gates, horse shoes and nails, rivets, bolts, nuts, plate .and bar iron, steel, and every requisite for smiths’ work, all kinds of engine and boiler mountings, boiler and gas lubes, &c., &c. - ■ Machinery of every description made on the most modern principles and design. Estimates and drawings furnished on application. Indents to Great Britain or America executed on favourable terms. Sole agent for Aveling and Porter, Rochester, England. 6 and 8-h.p. Trac tion Engines by them on sale. Sole agent for John Wallace and Co., of London and Dundee, manufactures or Rolled Joists, &c. Sizes, prices, and cata logues on application. 312 Conveyances. THE LONGBEACH COACH! aEORGE WILLCOOKS respectfully acknowledges the liberal support which he has received during the short time his Coach has been running, and solicits a continuance of the same. The fares by Willcocks’ coach are exactly 3d. per mile ordinary fares, and l|d. per mile for Saturday return. They are as under — Longbeach to Ashburton, ordinary 65., return Bs. Waterton to Ashburton, 3s. 6d. ordi nary, Gs. return. Ashton to Ashburton, 3s. ordinary, 6s. return. Wheatstone to Ashburton, 2s. 6d. ordinary, 4s. return. , SINGLE FARE RETURN ON 1 SATURDAYS. * The coach leaves the Booking Office, Quill’s Commercial Hotel, each day at f 3.15 ; Post Office, 3.30. ' 0g 5 171 COOKSON, Wills Street, runs the jCJ, MAIL COACH from Ashburton * Railway Station to Green, Street, Alford Forest, and Mount Somers, every Tuesday and Friday, returning Wednesday and Saturday at 8 p.m. METHVEN TO ALFORD FOREST. JOHN TISCH begs to inform the pub lic that his COAGH LEAVES AL- ‘ FORD FOREST DAILY at 9 a.m, for the Methven Railway Station, to meet the 11.25 a.m. train from Christchurch and; Rakaia, and returns to Alford Forest at twelve o’clock. Parcels and orders punctually attended to. All unstamped letters taken along the road to be charged at parcel rates. J JOHN TISCH, 597 g Alford Forest. - ■", CHINIQUY’S LECTURES.—Just-Ar rived, New Edition H. M, .Jones, Baring Square, |
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STEAMERS LEAVE LYTTELTON AS UNDER. For Wellington— Wanaka, This Day, Saturday, March 13. Passengers by 7‘20 p.m. train. To be followed by Ladybird, on Tues day, March IC. For Napier, Gisborne. Tauranga and Auckland Wanaka, This Day, Saturday, March 13. Passengers by 7.20 p.m. train. To be followed by Rotomahana, on Thursday, March 18. .For Port Chalmers —Hawea, This Day, Saturday, March 13. Passengers by 2.40 p.m. train. To be followed by Arawata, on Tues day, March 16. For Melbourne, via Bluff Arawata, Tuesday, March 16. Passengers by 2'40 train. To be followed by Tararua, Tuesday, March 23, not calling at Hobart Town. For Sydney —Te Anan, Thursday, March 25. For Picton, Nelson, Taranaki, and Manukau Ladybird, Tuesday, March 16. Passengers by 355 p.m. train.
COMMERCIAL.
ASHBURTON RETAIL LIST. ,r. d. s, d.
THE CHRISTCHURCH CORN EX CHANGE. The following is the report of the Christchurch Corn Exchange for the week ending Friday evening, the 12tli in stant : Tho week that has passed has been but a prototype of its predecessor ; the same apathy prevailing that was its characteris tic. Grain, notably wheat, continues to arrive in largo quantities, nearly the whole of which is being shipped for Eng land. The large quantity which will this year be placed on the London market, and the quality being good, will do much to wards raising the standard of New Zea land wheat. The values remain un changed. Fine weather continues to pre vail. Wheat—Good milling samples are readily saleable at 45., delivered in Christ church. Good seconds will command 3s. 6d ; chick wheat, 3s. to 3s. 3d. Barley—Several parcels are now coming to hand. Business is being done at from 3s. 6d. to 3s. 9d. per bushel for good malt ing qualities ; inferior and feed parcels are by no means saleable. Oats—The bulk of the yield is being held back. Sales are taking place at from Is. 4d. to Is. 6d. per bushel, the market being dull. Grass seed—Grass seed is not much in quired for ; large stocks on hand, with but few purchasers. A few sales are affected at from 2a. Od. to 2s. 9d. per bushel. Potatoes —Potatoes are being inquired for, but very low prices are offered. No sales of any importance have taken place; it is therefore premature to name a price. Cheese and butter—For the former SJ. to Sid., with a moderate demand ; 7d. to 7£d."for the latter, with a better inquiry. [by TELEGRAPH.] Dunedin, March 12. Prime fat beef, 225. Gd. per 100 lbs ; mutton, ij-i. wheat 4s. to? 4s. 4d.; fowl’s wheat, 3s. to 3s. 3d.; oats Is. 4d. to Is. 7d.; barley, ss. to ss. Gd.; feed, 3s. to 3s. 6d.: potatoes, L 3 10s.; round, pota toes, L 3 ; old hay, L 4 ; new hay, L 3 5s ; chaff, L 3 10s; straw, L2 : bran, L 4; pollard, L 5; flour, large sacks, Lll to Lll 10s.; oatmeal, Lll; pearl barley, L 26 ; onions, 75.; new cheese, 5d to 6d ; bacon, rolled, 10d.; hams, Is.; sides bacon, lOd.
MAIL NOTICES.
Mails close at the Chief Post Office, Christchurch, for the following places (subject to necessary alterations) as under:— Saturday, March 13. For Otago, per Hawea. For Northern Forts, per Wanaka. t Tuesday, March 16. For Otago and Australian Colonies, per Arawata. For Chatham Islands, per Island Lily, at 9.30 a.m. ; guard’s van, 10.30 a. in. train. The next mail for the United Kingdom, via San Francisco, will be closed at Christ church on March 27th, and will be due in London on May 11th. SYDNEY J. DICK, Chief Postmaster. Mails close at the Ashburton Post Office, as follows : For Christchurch and North at 10.20 a.m. 4.30 p.m., and 8 p.m., daily. For Chert-ey at 10.20 a.m daily. For Rakaia at 10.20 a.m and 4.30 p.m daily. For. Dunedin, Tinwakl Winslow, Hinds, Coldstream, Kangilata, Orari, Winchester, and Geraldine, at 10.20 a.m, daily. For Tevnukn. Timarn, and South at 10.20 a.m and 3.30 p.m daily. For Greenstreet y Ashburton Forks, Mount Somers, and Ashburton Gorge on Tuesdays and Fridays at 10.30 a.m For Ashton, Waterton, and Longbeach, at 3. p.m. dally. For Wakanui and Scafield, on Mondays and Thursdays, 7.30 p.m. - W. St. G. Douglas, Postmaster.
MEMORANDA.
AUCTION SALE. This Day. By Messrs. Edmislon Bros, and G undry, at their Rooms, East street, at 2 o’clock —I,OOO Pot Plants.
NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS.
Advertisements received after 10 o’clock each evening will be placed over the leader heading and charged double rates. All orders for insertion must be written legibly on the face of the advertisement. When no order is given, the advertise ment will be inserted until counter manded, and charged accordingly. All notices of Births, Marriages, or Deaths must be accompanied by the sig nature of tho 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.
The Ashburton Guardian. COUNTY AGRICULTURAL & SPORTING RECORDER SATURDAY, MARCH 13, 1880.
Window Smashing. —A man named Burnard was lined L 5 and costs at Rakaia on Thursday, by Mr. Guinness, R.M., and a Bench of magistrates, for smashing the windows ofa bakehouse at Chertsey on Christmas eve. The report of the Bench’s sitting, as well as other matter, is held over, owing to the length of the report of the libel case heard in the Ashburton Court yesterday. The San Francisco Mail. —The Wai taki, with the San Francisco mail, is de layed at Maniikau, bar-bound,, through stress of weather. Drunks. —“Captain” Parker West and John Ryan paid the usual penalty yester day for drunkenness. “Mrs. Brown”. —Arthur Sketchley gave his racy recapitulations of “ Mrs. Brown’s ” doings in the Town Hall on Thursday night to a very limited audience but the entertainment was much ap preciated. The Unemployed. —Mr. Austin, Dis trict Engineer, has just returned to Christ church, having made arrangements for the employment of unemployed on the terms mentioned by the late telegram from the seat of Government. Provision has, apparently, been made for married men to take up their wives and families. Important Land Sale. —Messrs. Edmis ton Bros, and Gundry will sell by public auction,'on Thursday next, the 18th inst., a very valuable farm near the Hinds. It is known as Auchindrane, and consists of a block of 70S acres of really first-class grain growing laud, and it has the advan tage of being - within some two miles of the Hinds railway station, and the land will be put up in convenient-sized blocks suitable for small capitalists, varying from 58 up to 500 acres At the same time there will be offered a lot of first-class draught horses, unbroken colts, farming implements, chaff, oats, and furniture. Conveyances will be ready at Winslow to meet the express, and intending pur chasers will be enabled to attend the sale at noon, vvhen the auctioneer will com mence the slaughter. A Refugee. —With reference to the cablegram on Tuesday which mentioned that the Russian Government had un successfully endeavored to procure the ex tradition of a Russian named Hartmann, who is charged with being concerned in sotting fire to the Forestry College in Moscow, the Dunedin “ Star” says : “ Hartmann is the man’s name, and he is a sapper. He is believed to be the prime mover in the attempt on the Czar’s life at Moscow. The Staroveis, who occupied the house adjoining that from where the excavation was dug towards the railway line, identified Hartmann as the skilled engineer who superintended the work, and as the man who bought the house and superintended the excavation of a cellar, as he took care at the time to inform his neighbors. Another fact established _by the Russian police is that Hartmann, im mediately after the failure of the attempt on the Czar’s life, obtained leave of absence, and crossed the frontier,”
Minn ary Fete. —A 'grand military fete, comprising cavalry tournament, &c., lias been arranged to take place at the grounds of the Agricultural and Pastoral Associa tion, Christchurch, on Saturday, March 27th. ,' \ : Arrival of the Matauba. —The Now Zealand Shipping Company, Limited, has received cable advice from Loudon of the arrival of the Mataura, all well, after a passage of seventy-nine days from Port Chalmers.
Pedestrianism. —Mr. F. Simpkins, at Hagley Park course on Thursday, ran 440 yards in a minute with two seconds to spare, winning L 5 from a gentleman who backed time. “Paddy’s Market.” —Stall-holders in the new “ Paddy’s Market,” recently formed in the Christchurch market place have been served with notice from the City Council to-day, that they must sell no thing but fish, meat, farm, garden, and colonial produce. The Oarandinis. —On Monday and Tuesday evenings, the 22nd and 23r l inst., the music-loving portion of Ash burton will be treated to a most enjoyable entertainment, when Madam Carandini and her Company of vocalists will give entertainments in the Town Hall. Mr. Walter Sherwiu and Madame Carandini have been so long before the public that we think they must be gifted with eternal youth. They are accompanied by Miss Marie Carandini, Miss Josephine Deakin, and Mr. Gordon Gooch, all of whom are very highly spoken of by the northern papers. Miss Marie is especially spoken of as a vocalist of superior voice. We trust that such an audience will attend the Hall as the quality of the entertainment deserves. Presentation. — On Thursday after noon, upon the visit of the officials to the Quarantine Station at Ripa Island, Lyt telton Harbor, the immigrants assembled in the married people’s mess-room for the purpose of making a presentation to Dr. Russell, surgeon of the Westland. The testimonial consisted of a gold breastpin with pearl setting, and a pair of binocular glasses, on which, engraved on a silver plate on the cover, were expressed the circumstances and occasion of the presen tation. A Fortunate Criminal. —A man who was recently sentenced to two years’ im prisonment in Wellington for obtaining money by false representations, had pre viously spent LI of his plunder in taking a ticket in a sweep on the Wellington Cup. His .ticket drew Hailstorm, and the value of the prize was L2O0 —a nice little sum with which to start again when his sentence expires. Riflemen Cricketers. —Eleven Nelson cricketers played twenty-two of the rifle men who attended the prize meeting, and beat them by GO, scoring 108 against the Volunteers’ 48. The Waitaki County Counoil and the Unemployed. —At a meeting of the County Council on Thursday a resolution was carried to the effect that LIO,OOO of the funds of the Council should be de posited at interest. It was in overt, as an amendment, that, in view of the large number of unemployed, the money should be spent in road-making, but the amend ment was lost. The Gang Ploughs. —There was not much interest taken in the exhibition of the gang ploughs on Thursday, owing to the scant notice given of the event. Three machines turned up on the ground, viz., a treble-furrow and a double-furrow, manufactured by Carr and Hobson—very Yankee looking structures. The treble furrow plough was the only one worked of the two, and it is no doubt an admirable implement for light land, which has been previously operated upon by a heavier plough. The width turned over in the three furrows was about 2 feet 9 inches, and the depth 5 to 6 inches. A three-horse team did not seem to bo very much distressed with the amount of work they bad to do, as the horses went merrily along at about four miles an hour. The price of this plough is, wo understand, £3O, and that includes extra shares, &c. The only other implement exhibited was a plough by Davy and Sleep, and known as the’“/Cornish one-way plough.” It did very good work, and would be ad mirably adapted for hilly country. It is a dohblc-furrow, and is easily drawn by twq horses. The width and depth of the furrow can be adjusted at pleasure, and the cost is only £2O. Messrs. Poyntz and Co. are the local agents.
The Old Men’s Hone. —At the moot ing on Wednesday of the Christchurch Hospital and the Charitable Aid Board, Mr. and Mrs. Maddison, who have held the position of master and matron of the Old Men’s Horae since the late Mr. Barrat relinquished charge, tendered their resignations, in order to assume more im portant positions in the Industrial School, Burnham. The successors of Mr. and Mrs. Maddison will be Mr. and Mrs. Harris, who for some time had. charge of the quarantine station on Ripalsland, By ttelton Harbor, and they will take charge of the Horae on the Ist of April. The master's report on the Home gave 31 as the number of inmates. Tenders for the supply of medicines to the Horae were opened, and that of Mr. J. M. Cambridge was accepted. One of the Home inmates, named Cun ningham, wrote to the Board, asking that his passage be paid to Melbourne, from which place, he said, he had been sent to Hew Zealand. It was resolved to ascertain if possible under what circumstances the applicant came to this colony, and whether he had been sent by any public body, Mr. Montgomery expressing an aversion to placing a 'burden upon another com munity. ’
TELEGRAPHIC.
BRITISH AND FOREIGN. (Renters Telegrams.) London, March 9. Arrived—Ship Famenoth from Auck land (November 19th.) Three per cent. Consols, 97|. Wheat dull, prices unchanged. At the wool sales to-day, 0700 bales were catalogued. Biddings were firm. London, March 10. The Royal Commission lias approved of the proposal that the funds of the Church surplus should be applied to the purchase of waste land in Ireland. Paris, March 9. In the French Senate to-day, Jules Ferry's Education Bill was under discus sion. The clause prohibiting education by the Jesuits was rejected, after a lengthy debate had taken place on the subject. AUSTRALIAN. {Rente/ V.) Sydney, March 11. An action for £IO,OOO damages for slander, brought by the Hon. J. Shepherd, M-L.A., against Mr. J. R. Dibbs, mer chant, for uttering an alleged slander charging plaintiff with immoral conduct with Mrs. J. R. Dibbs, for whom he was acting as solicitor in a suit in the Divorce Court, has resulted in a verdict for the plaintiff, with £2OOO damages. The Stamp Duties Bill, which was sent a second time to the Legislative Council, has been again rejected by that Chamber on constitutional points. In consequence of the Legislative Council’s rejection of the Stamp Bill, Sir H. Parkes intends to take action for the purpose of vindicating the privileges of the Assembly. Melbourne, March 10. The Union Company’s steamship Roto mahana got safely out of the Yana during the night, and sailed to-day for New Zea land. The sugar market is weak. Prices are LI pei ton lower. The Hon. Mr. Service at Maldon to night, expounded the Government pro
gramme, which maintains his own scheme of reforms. The question of the franchise for the Legislative Council has not quite been decided upon. The Government propose to empower the Council to expunge • those items involving motives of policy from the Aq-spropriation Act, dealing therewith by a separate Bill. It is also pro posed to subdivide the Malec country into small blocks and rent thorn to the highest bidder, but all agricultural areas are to remain untouched, and the squatters arc to be allowed to hold their land subject to selection. The administration of railways is to bo entrusted to a Commission or Board. He announced that Civil Service reforms would take place upon the basis of a reduction in the salaries of all classes except new officials. ,He proposes the abolition of pensions, and the compelling of civil servants to insure their lives, for which every facility would be given them. In regard to the Harbor Trust, Mr. Sendee said that their power would be enlarged. He estimated the year’s defi ciency atL3CS,OOO, after the deduction of L 300,000 of lapsed votes. Ho said offi cials would be prohibited from interfering in politics, and that the Government would endeavor to remedy any injustice done by its predecessors wherever such was practicable. The Government would not interfere with protection, whilst re lieving the farmers and miners, nor would they alter the Education Act. The payment of members was unmen tionsd in the hon. gentleman’s address. Melbourne, Feb. 11.
A most enthusiastic meeting of those interested in pastoral affairs was .icld to day, for the purpose of promoting a com pany to engage in the meat freezing pro cess. After some discussion, tho meeting was adjourned. Melbourne, March 12. It is stated here that Governor Weld has accepted the Governorship of the Straits Settlements in succession to Sir Win. Robinson, who lias gbne to Western Aus tralia. MacMeckari and Blackwood’s steamship Claud Hamilton has been purchased by Nipper and See, produce merchants, of Sydney and Melbourne. Hobart Town, March 10. The Assembly last night passed a reso lution declaring the action of the Legis lative Council in adjourning its sitting for three months, in consequence of the alleged discourtesy of the Government, to be unconstitutional. Adelaide, March 10. Wheat has declined, and to-day is quoted at 4s. 8d INTERPROVINOIAL. Auckland, March 12. No fresh cases of fever have occurred at the Quarantine Station, and the exist ing cases are progressing favorably. The ship has been fumigated to-day. The Waitaki, with the San Francisco mails, has been anchored under the Manakau Heads since yesterday morning in consequence of S.W. gilos. At the inquest on Wm. Bliston, drowned in the dock, a verdict of accidentally drowned was returned. William Chester, settler, To Pore, Waikato, died through falling from his horse. At the banquet at the Matamata to-day, to celebrate the opening of the Upper Thames river navigation, Mr. Firth pre sided, supported by the Hons. John Hall and Whitaker. After the usual loyal toasts, Mr. Firth proposed the Premiei', Mr. Hall, who responded. He stated the fertility of the district surpassed his expectations. Mr. Firth had shown him self a self-reliant colonist, while the general custom was to apply to Govern ment for assistance in every possible thing, as his bon. friend Mr. John Sheehan, on his right, could testify. The colonial expenditure had been too groat, one and a half million yearly of late, and would have to be reduced one half. It was a chilling thing to say at such a gathering, but it affected all classes of colonists. The Premier and party left Matamata for Piako. Ghahamstown, Feb. 12. Colonel Leckic inspected the Naval and Scottish Volunteers last night. He said of the former that their proficiency took hifi by surprise. He would forward a satisfactory report to Government. He complimented the Scottish on their steadi- knowledge of duty, and the large attendance. Two medical doctors have combined to freeze out a new arrival, Dr, Callan, by refusing to consult with him, or attend patients advised by him. A woman named Thomas died yesterday, upon whose body an inquest is to be held to-day, tho said enquiry being instituted by Dr. Callan having attended the deceased. Sir. Rolleston is expected here to-day from Kati Kati;
New Whau shares are firm at 705., being an advance of 655. in six months, the greatest advance in price on stock that has "ever occurred on the Thames in the same time. Mr. Perry, promoter of the Blue Spur Tailings Company', demon strated here the practicability of the scheme suggested for the Blue Spar by washing the large gravel stones by water pressure. Hawera, March. 11. Everything is quiet at the camp at Otaki. The road has been considerably straightened near the camp towards Kau pokonui, by cutting across a swamp, and deep drains have been made, and the whole done in an exceedingly workman like manner. On the north of the camp, some 60 chains are already formed to wards Oeo. The Constabulary and the Militia contingent agree very well indeed, notwithstanding predictions to the con trary, and the latter are rapidly becoming adepts with the long handled shovels, under the instructions of the former, who are exceedingly kind to their distressed brethren. Palmerston North, March 12. A deputation from the Palmerston Borough Council waited on the Railway Commission this morning, and laid a number of statistics before it regarding the- West Coast and Woodvillo lines. The members have gone by special coach to Balls, to take evidence regarding the branch line. Wellington, March 12. The Waitaki, with the San Francisco mails, left Onehunga at 10.30 yesterday morning, but on arrival at Manakau Heads found the bar impassable and had to anchor at Huia, where she still re mains awaiting a change in the weather. On learning that the Waitaki was bar bound, the postal department at once de tained the Arawata, which left Auckland yesterday afternoon, and sent back the Waitaki to Onehunga, in order that the mails might be transhipped to the Arawata. Unfortunately the Arawata sailed before the necessary instructions reached Auckland. There were a heavy S.W. gale and breaking sea at Manakau Heads yesterday, and there is little im provement this morning. It is improbable the Waitaki can leave befoi’e to-morrow morning. Even supposing the sea is going down it is not likely she will attempt to take the bar to-night, as it is not high water till 10 o’clock. The Waitaki comes on here direct from New Plymouth. Should she get out to-morrow morning, she may arrive on Sunday night or early Monday morning. The Southern mail will go forward by the Arawata on Monday. The Arawata will arrive from. Nelson to-morrow via Picton, bringing Waitaki, Wellington, and South passen gers. The Wellington leaves for New Plymouth and Manakau direct to-morrow afternoon. At the inquest re the fire at Pakuratahi Hotel an open verdict was returned. His Excellency leaves for Napier this evening to be present at the races there. In the official enquiry re the barque
Sophia Luhrs striking a rock at the Heads recently, the Bench found, “That the master, John Patton, has acted impru dently in going so close in shore, but as the rock ivas not defined in the chart wc exonerate him from blame. We are of opinion that the .existence of the rock should be published. ” Mr. Burns, formerly M. H. R. for RosTyn, -has been appointed a member of the Commission on Local Industries. Mr. Parkinson lias been appointed short-hand reporter to the Civil Service Commission. Christchurch, March 12. The criminal libel action laid by G. G. Stead against the “ Otago Daily Times ” and “ Witness ” directors will be heard at the R.M. Court next Friday; O amaru. March 12. A fire broke out this morning in Thames street, and destroyed several wooden buildings, including a hoarding-house, Roughton andPockington, wholesale boot manufacturers, and Fryer’s furniture shop, and an unoccupied shop, all the pro perty of of George Sumpter. Roughton andPockington, and Fryers’ stock were entirely destroyed, and the greater part of the furniture in the boarding-house was burned, as also part of the furniture in the store of the boarding-house adjoining, which was gutted. The total insurances are —New Zealand, L 1100; South British, L 450 ; Liverpool, London, and Globe, L4OO ; South British, L2OO. Invercargill, March 12. Guthrie and Larnach’s large sawmill at Woodond, near Invercargill, was burned down yesterday. The mill was safe at 11 p. m. on Wednesday, and the flames were dis covered at 5 yesterday morning. In a short time the main buildings, with the smithy, saw sharpening and locomotive sheds at tached, were reduced to ashes. The plant was the most complete of any in South land, and tho mill included a 40-horse power engine, three of the newest patent iron saw-benches, sawing, planing, mould ing, and tenoning machines, &c., and these were all destroyed, as also a loco motive in the locomotive shed. In the main building were 20,000 feet of dressed timber burnt. Insurances—North British and Mercantile, L 250 on the building and LSOO on the machinery ; Transatlantic, L 250 on the machinery and LSOO on the plant; New Zealand, L7OO on the build ing, L6OO on the machinery, and L2OO on the engine ; South British, LIOOO on engine and machinery; LSOO of the last aniount is re-insured in the Colonial. The foregoing are all the insurances knovn here. Mr. M'Pherson, manager, has, however, L3O in the Transatlantic on his own private tools. The fire throws 45 persons out of employment. Meat preserving commences in the New Zealand Meat Preserving Company’s worlcs at Woodlands. There are plenty of cattle obtainable on the company’s terms. The creditors on Thursday agreed to the application for discharge of Mr. Cuthbert son, of the firm of M'Rorie and Cuthbert son, who recently failed for L 16,000. Bluff, March 12. The Te Anau returned last night, and anchored outside the heads. She ex perienced. a very heavy sea about 400 miles from land, which stripped her fan completely. Captain Carey at once headed for New Zealand under sail; had head wind for one day, but succeeded in making the Bluff in 4 days. The passengers have landed to go on with the Rotorua to-mor row, and thoTe Anau waits tho arrival of the tug Koputai to-night.
AL LEGED LIBEL.
(Before Mr. F. Guinness, R.M.) Yesterday after the ordinary civil busi ness of the 11. M. Court had been disposed of, the case of alleged libel against Mr. Joseph Ivess, at the instance of Mr. E. G. Crisp, Borough Solicitor of Ashburton, was proceeded with. Joseph Ivess was charged with having published in the “ Ashburton Mail’ - ' of ‘2oth Feb. ult. an article in which Mr. E. G. Crisp, Borough Solicitor of Ashburton, was accused of having misused his official powers by charging six shillings costs for writing a letter to a rate defaulter, and with being “ particeps criminis” with the rate collector in extorting money. Mr. Branson, of Messrs. Branson and Purnell, appeared for the complainant, and the defendant conducted his own case. Mr. Branson, in opening the case, said that his firm had written to Mr. Ivess, asking him, to save expense, to admit being the publisher of the “ Ashburton Mail,” which Mr. Ivess had refused to do, and they had written to the registrar to send a certificated copy of the registra tion of the paper, but none had been sent. If Mr. Ivess would admit being the printer and publisher of the paper it would save time and trouble ; if not, he would have to ask for an adjournment, without costs. His Worship said of course costs would not bo allowed. Mr. H. B. Johnstone said he had been subpasned. He did not know why ; but he certainly would ask for his expenses. Mr. Ivess said he would guarantee the expenses of Mr. Johnstone, and he would waive any legal points in the case on the matter of publication, admitting being publisher, proprietor, and printer of the paper, so as to facilitate the hearing of the case. Mr. Branson then went into the case, and said a gross and unjustifiable libel bad been committed on Mr. Crisp. He read the article in question published in the “ Mail ” of February 26th. All through the article, he said, Mr. Crisp was accused of extorting money from ratepayers, and was charged with having misused his official powers. Mr. Branson called the attention of the Bench to clause 103 of the Municipal Corporations Act, by which Mr. Friedlander, being an officer of the Council, was liable for a penalty of LIOO for any breach of this clause. Mr. Friedlander was charged with a breach of this clause, and Mr. Crisp with aiding him in so doing, indeed he was pointedly charged with being “parti ceps crimnis.” All through the article there were the grossest libels, put in the, , most objectionable way. The pith of the article was an accusation against the rate collector of extort ing money from the ratepayers, and the Borough Solicitor was held to have been guilty of aiding and abetting him in the extortions. Mr. Branson also drew attention to in article in an issue of the “ Mail” of March 4, in which the libel was contained, equally malicious in tone. Mr. Ivess admitted the publication of all papers bearing his imprint, and raised an objection to any other matter subse quent to the alleged libel being brought into the case, and quoted authorities on the subject. Mr. Branson quoted the law of libel to show that the libelous statement having been reiterated, such reiteration was taken as evidence of malice.. After argument, his Worship ruled that the subsequent issues of the paper could be put in. Mr. Branson then went on to say that no plea of justification could be put in. The offence was laid under an Imperial statute, and it was only for a jury to de-. termine whether the plea of justification could be beard and determined on. It was only competent for the Magistrate to say whether there was a prima facie case or not; and he quoted authorities showing that Magistrates had no power in the matter, and were bound to commit. ■ Mr. Ivess had a legal point to raise, but was stopped by Mr. Branson, and the defendant’s argument was not allowed to be heard at this period of the case. W. H. Zouch, sworn, said—l am a com mission agent resident in Ashburton. I have read the article headed “ Six Shil lings Costs” in the “Mail” of Feb. 26th,
It is a criticism on the action of Mr. Crisp and the Borough Rate Collector. I should think the article meant that the Borough Solicitor had aided anti abetted the collector in extorting money from ratepayers. I should say the public would be Tod to beliovo by the publication of that article that Mr. Crisp had acted in a criminal manner,-and I think the public, on reading the article in question would look upon Mr. Crisp’s action as an unjust one. After reading the article, had I been a stranger, I would not have employed Mr. Crisp as my legal adviser. By Mr. Ivcss—l would not have em ployed Mr. Crisp after having read the article in question if the article were true. I am not in a position .to say if the public have expressed approval or disapproval of the. article. I take the definition of “ ex tortion ” to mean the obtaining of money the extortionists are not entitled to. The translation I put on the words “ particeps crimiuis ” that they mean a participator in the crime. Ido so from the context of the paragraph, the crime being the extor tion of money from ratepayers. Mi - . Branson said he would not call any further evidence, .as the article spoke for itself. Mr. Ivess then asked if he would bo allowed to review the evidence of his witnesses after the case for the defence Had closed.
The Magistrate said Judge Jolinson had laid down the rule to be that the accused could only address the Beach as to the insufficiency of evidence, and Mr. Ivess : would have to confine his statements to that point. The Bench could not hear evidence as to the truth or otherwise of the statement. Mr. Ivess said his intention was to call evidence in j testification, and to prove that no malice was intended. If evidence were not permitted he would not have an op portunity of'defendinghimself. He quoted from a recent case in which the Court of Queen’s Bench had ruled that evidence could be given before the commtting justice for defence in a libel case. If a prima facie case of pub lishing a libel were made out, it was then the duty of the sitting magistrate to com mit the accused for trial. He wished to call witnesses to prove the article was not a libel. Mr. Ivess then asked permission to address the Bench subsequent to’hear ing the evidence for the defence. The Magistrate would allow any re marks to be made before calling his wit nesses, but it was not the custom to per mit accused persons to comment on the evidence after it had been taken. Mr. Ivoss then addressed the Bench, and denied any malice in the article. He was prepared to prove that Mr. Crisp never had authority to make the charges lie had done to ratepayers. His action in demanding these moneys had been dis approved of by his employers, the Borough Council. The article was written in the interests of the public, and he went on to quote the opinions of Lord Campbell, which were to the effect that malice must 'be shown before an action could lie. This had not been done. in this case. The article was a fair comment on the action of a public man. A larger amount of latitude was now allowed to the press tlian was permitted fifty years ago, and if a writer can prove that his criticisms are true, he has a perfect right to use his privilege even if ho should be proved to have written his comments in error. He would prove to the Court that Mr. Crisp, holding as he did: the position of Borough Council Solicitor was open to the criticism in the article in the “Mail.” No parallel case could be cited in which a borough solicitor, drawing a stated salary, had charged for writing letters, and he would prove that the exaction of the Gs. . was an illegal action. The words “ official coercion ”in the article were justified by the fact that the Council had condemned the action of its officer in taking the money. The charge of “misusinghis power” was warranted from the fact that any ratepayer having a de mand made for rates would be under the impression that the letter would be written by Mr. Crisp as Borough Solicitor, and not as a private lawyer. No doubt there had been a mistake made by the solicitor and the collector that the writing of these letters to the ratepayers was the cheapest method of collecting rates. The law was very clear on the matter. Mr. Crisp drew a salary of LIOO a year as Borough Solici tor, and had no right., to charge rate payers for work paid for by the Council. Mr. Ivess then went on to refer to the speeches made by Councillors on the sub ject, but was not allowed to give the ex tracts as published. The definition of ‘ ‘ pavticeps criminis was ‘ ‘ participation in something improper. ” He quoted from a dictionary, which stated the n ords meant an “accomplice.” He trusted he had suc ceeded in putting a different appearance on the case to that laid down by the counsel for the prosecution. The in formation charged him with having com mitted a false, defamatory, and malicious libel. Malice might bo assumed, but Mr. Crisp had an opportnity of bringing a civil suit. He did not bring his charge civilly, as his intentions were to compel the Crown to undertake the costs, of the prosecution. Mr. Branson pointed out that the Crown could order the whole costs of the case to be paid by Mr. Crisp. Mr. Ivess continued —He would cite a few more brief authorities on the law of libel. He would rely entirely for his de fence upon the fact that his criticism was in the interests of the public, purely and simply. He had been all along on the best terms with Mr. Crisp, and malice was the one thing furtherest from his mind. Mr. Ivess, in answer to the caution read by the Magistrate, said—l wish to stats that the article in question was written in the interests of the public good, free from either animus or prejudice, and it was framed on the action of a public man ; such comments being believed by rac to be true and justified. Edward Haughton, sworn, said—l am editor of tho “ Ashburton Mail,” and am a journalist of about 20 years’ standing. 1 have been on the “ Mail ” . about three weeks, and have literary charge of that paper. I wrote the article complained of by" Mr. Crisp. At that time I had never seen nor hoard of Mr. Crisp. By Mr. Ivess—You saw tho article be fore publication. You had been out of town, and on your return I showed you a proof copy of the article, and, having read it', you made an alteration. I attended a meeting of the Borough Council, and reported a discussion on Miss Callaghan’s case.
Mr. Branson objected to any evidence being given as to any proceedings of the Borough Council, as Mr. Crisp was not present at that meeting. ■ Mr. Ivoas contended his right to call evidence to show that there were good grounds for bringing forward the reports of the proceedings of the Borough Council, and quoted a number of authori ties at length. His Worship decided he could not hoar irrelevant evidence. He would gladly allow any evidence favorable to Mr. Ivess to be adduced ; but he could not permit any to be given which was not permissible by law. Mr. Haughton continued —I consider the article in question would have had the effect of letting the public know the true state of the case. I should say that the word “extortion” means taking money by a process not duly authorised. I should define the phrase “ particeps criminis” by a reference to the facts in connection with which it occurred, which were that Mr. Crisp, as Borough Solicitor, had partici pated with the rate collector, in the same borough, in exacting from ratepayers cer tain costs for doing work for, which he already received a salary from the Borough Council.
His Worship quoted from Wharton's Law Lexicon the legal definition 'of tho term to be a“ participator in crime.” Mr. Branson—Would you call the ob taining money, if.due, by any other than a duly authorised fashion, an extortion. Witness—l would not call that “ extor tion,” but I should call it a name more ap propriate. Mr. Branson—Do you still adhere to your former definition ? Witness—l say if tho money is not duo, and is obtained by an improper process, it amounts to extortion. In this case the money was obtained by a process, in con nection with the-facts of the case, which I consider was extortion. I mean that in the article extortion was the best word to; use in connection with the case. The : words in the article, “ the collector was extorting m-mey ” meant that he had been getting money from ratepayers which was not legally due by them. In reference; to the solicitor having aided and abetted the collector, I meant that the Borough Solicitor had been assisting in a wrongful action, and was in that sense a par:y to; the crime so far as it was a crime. I have; read parts of the Municipal; Corporations. Act. I have read clause 103, by which the collector was liable to bo fined £IOO for taking fees illegally. I knew at the > time the article was written that the Bate; Collector could be proceeded against for : extortion. My opinion of the solicitor, as one of the outside public, would be that he had misbehaved himself. I should .look ■ with contempt, upon a man who would charge twice for the same work.- I should look upon a solicitor who did the things he is charged with in the article with pity. ' I meant in referring to him as ah officer that he was misapplying his powers as Borough Soli citor; My impression was that he had confused his office as Borough Solicitor with his position as a private solicitor. Harry Bell Johnston, Solicitor, swprh, said—l hold property in Ashburton. I was sued by Mr. H. Freidlander for L 9 ss. for rates due for some town sections, and I sent a cheque for the amount. There was in the account a charge of 6s. for a letter written by Mr. Crisp. I thought the charge a rather extraordinary one for a rate collector to make. I did not notice the charge of Cs. at the time I paid it, otherwise I would have deducted it from the account. I have read the article in question in the “ Mail. ” I could not give an opinion as to the article. It would entirely depend upon what terms Mr. Crisp is employed to do the legal work, as to whether he is entitled to charge for send ing letters. There seems to be some very strange ideas about fees amiong the solicitors in the Ashburton, and a variety of charges for writing letters. Retainers are of various kinds. I take it that Mr. Crisp is Borough Solicitor retained to defend actions brought .against the Council. The Town Clerk then read the letter to Mr. Crisp from the Borough Council appointing him Borough Solicitor. Mr. Johnston —I should call the ap pointment produced a general retainer. I should charge a special fee for attendance for the Council in Court.
By Mr. Branson I decline to answer questions of this nature, but if I had read ’ the article without having any previous knowledge of the persona mentioned in it I should say the Ashburton had got a nice pettifogging little lawyer. I should never trust to a newspaper article, and would not judge a man’s character by one. The words in the article would tend to hold Mr. Crisp up to public contempt, unless some further in formation were given. If Mr. Crisp had aided and abetted Mr. Friedlander in charging 6s. for the letter, he would have acted unprofessionally. He might have charged 13s. 4cl. if he liked ; and had he made the demand independent of Mr. Friedlander ho would have acted profes sionally. Mr. Johnston having finished his evi dence, he demanded his costs, and was allowed L2 17s. -
Catherine Callaghan-—I am a school mistress, and own a section in Tancred street. I received the letter produced signed by Mr. Crisp, demanding the sum of L2 2s. for rates and costs. I f fterwards received a summons for the money. The time for paying the rates had expired before I got the letter from Mr. Crisp. I did not consider the demand a just one. I paid 'is. as Mr. Crisp’s charge in addition to the rate. By Mr. Branson —I wrote one letter to Borough Council, about the demand of 65., a fortnight after I had paid. Mr. Ivess advised me to - write the letter to the. Borough Council. I asked Mr. Ivess to assist mo in the matter. Mr. Ivess gave me suggestions as to how I should word the letter. He gave me a draft of the letter. I made some alterations in the draft. I have a portion of the draft at home. Mr. Branson—Then Mr. Ivess dictated to yon the letter yon wrote to the Council! Witness—Yes. Mx - . Branson—Then the murder is out. Mr. Ivess gets the lady to write the letter and then founds his article on his own letter; ■ Charles Braddell, Town Clerk of Ash burton, examined by Mr. Ivess, produced an extract from the minutes of the Coun cil, confirming theappointment of Borough Solicitor upon Mr. Crisp, who tendered for the position along with Mr, Harris and Mr. Ireland. He also produced the letter sent to Mr. Crisp intimating the appointment. ■ Mr. Ivess asked Mr. Braddell what was the impression he had of the scope of this letter. Mr. Branson objected to the queston as the document explained itself. His Worship ruled the question was not admissable. The extract from the minutes was then read directing that a list of the defaulters be handed to the solicitor. Mr. Braddell —I do not know what are the duties of the Borough Solicitor, and I don’t know that ho was or was not entitled to charge 6s. for writing letters. Mr. Crisp had done professional work regard ing the bye-laws, and had prosecuted for breaches of the bye-laws in the Court. Mr. Crisp had not received any payment directly for that work. Had sought Mr. Crisp’s advice in legal matters in borough affairs, when such was actually required, bat never gave the question whether ho would have to pay for it or not any thought. Had the impression that ho could go to Mr. Crisp for professional ad vice for the Council when such was wanted, Mr. Crisp- being the person ap pointed to give it. Don’t know that the LIOO paid to Mr. Crisp was only a general retaining fee. By Mr. Branson—Have read the article in the “ Mail” of the 26th, entitled “Six Shillings Costs.” The portion of the article accusing Mr, Crisp of misuse of his .office, and aiding and abetting the collector in the extortion of. money, having been road, Mr. Branson asked witness what would have been his (witness’) opinion of Mr. Crisp had he been an outside person 1 Witness—l should not Have cared to have anything to do with Mr. Crisp if I had not known the facts of the case. Mr. Branson—Do you think the article is calculated to hold Mr. Crisp up to con tempt, and to injure him in his business ? Witness—l think so. Mr. Branson—Do you think the article would cause a similar impression on the minds of the public ? Witness—l cannot answer for the public. Mr. Branson—Did Mr. Ivess come to you for information regarding this case ? Witness—Ho came to me last Monday or Tuesday, and told me I would be subpoenaed. He also asked to see the minutes, rate-book, and letter-book. Mr. Branson—Did Mr. Ivess. pome to you for information before the publication of the article complained, of ? ;
Witness—Ho did not, to the best of my recollection. (Miss Callaghan’s letter to the Borough Council produced, which witness recog nised.) . Mr. Branson—Do' you recollect Mr. Ivess ever coming to you to inquire as to tho terms of Mr. Crisp’s contract with the Borough ? Witness —I have no recollection. Mr. Ivess—Did the Council ever au thorise the exaction of this six shillings iu question ? Witness —The Council never said any thing about it till Miss Callaghan’s,letter was received. They had no knoutjpdgq of it, so far as I know. Mr. Ivess— You; stated you. hatT no recollection of my ever coming to you for information regarding Mr. Crisp’s terms.- Dp you know that I was once a member of the. Council ? ' ‘ / “ -7 Witness—l know that perfectly, well. Mr. Ivess—r Are you awaro tthat it was on my motion that a solicitor was appointed.? Witness—lt appears only as a resolu tion in the minute book that a solicitor should bo obtained. - Mr. Ivess—During the last election ; for Mayor did hot I come to "you asking; for information regarding the expenditure of the borough) i and did not yoii l give-liie amongst other items that of LIOO as the> salary of the Borough Solicitor. Witness—You did, and I gave you that information. Thomas H; Green, sworn—l am a pro vision dealer in Christchurch; my wife holds a section in Ashburton; I received a letter from Mr. Crisp demanding rates and costs. That was the first demand made for rates. I made application to Mr. Braddell for information' as to the amount of the rates, and received a second letter from Mr. Crisp referring me to his previous letter, and stating that ;a summons would he issued unless settled at once. • I then sent a cheque for the ■amount, £1 25.).t0 Mr. BraddeiL' -1-d.on’fc know the amount of tlie rate The rate-book was then referred to, and. the amount of the rate in question was found to be 16s. Mr. Green continued—l never received any document demanding rates. I.con sidered the demand illegal I consider the article in the “ Mail to be a fair criticism on the actions of the Borough: 1 Clerk and Borough Solicitor in attempt ing to extort six shillings from, me and giving no explanation. I blame Mr. Braddell for not answering my letter. I heard of the article for the first time in Court to day. By Mr. Branson—l consider the criti cism a fair one, because he applied to; me for a debt and costs. I do not say so because lam angry at having.to pay the money) but I thought it was a wrong'act. to charge costs. Had I received - a - ’rate notice I would have forwarded the money without any threat of summons. I wrote to the Town Clerk and received no reply. I consider the comment deserved to - bn more severe than it was. , 7, .' 1 ; - Miss Callagan’s evidence was then re sumed—-The letter produced is the .draft of the letter written by -Mr. Ivess for me to send to the Council. I altered one or two small inaccuracies in the copy I made :ftnd sent to the Council, but the general tenor of it was the same.
By Mr. Branson—l went to ,Mr. Ivess for advice. I never received any assessment notice, I first received "the notice from Mr. Crisp, and afterwards received the summons, and I went to Mr. Ivess to obtain his advice as to how 1 could pay the money without having to appear in Court, and he offered to pay the money ; into Court for mo.- I showed him the summons ; he read the particulars*' and the letter from Mr. Crisp, and he expressed surprise at Mr. Crisp making the charge of 6s. I first knew that the charge was illegal from seeing a report -of a meeting of the Council at which Mr. a statement that the charge jPJrillegal,: and I then went for legal advice to Mivi ive'-a, who - wTote a letter for me. X belieye Mr. Ivess paid the money. into. Court for me. I asked the Council for a. refund of the money, because I/believed X had been wrongly dealt by. I was not urged by . Mr. Ivess to demand re-, payment of the money. I don’t think I had any other interviews with Mr. Ivess about the matter. ■< • vr f By Mr. think you advised me to pay the money, into Court less the 65., and appear to dispute • that amount. I said rather than appear in Court, I would pay the full amount. I asked you not to publish the case in the paper, and the matter ■ was afterwards made public with my consent. -i- Mr. Branson said that he;; would; ask that Mr. Ivess should state the nature of ; . the further evidence he intended calling. Mr. Ivess said he had five . more wit nesses to call, one of whose evidence was similar to that already given, and then the evidence would; take a turn. ; > His Worship said that he was convinced ; he could not adjudicate on the case, as he was satisfied there was a prima facie case of libel. He would ,;not take any more evidence of a corroborative nature, as it would be superfluous* but he would adr mit evidoiice of a neWinature. ' : The Court was then adjourned till this’ day at 10 a.m. ;
CORRESPONDENCE.
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THE GAMBLING CASS. To the Editor.
Sir, —Can you inform the public why the much talked of gambling case was heard yesterday at the unusual hour of 10 o’clock in the morning ?> Is it possible that the hearing took place at that early hour in order that no accurate report of the proceedings might find its way, into the papers ? Pausing for a reply,—l am,, - &c., ;; ■ _ ■ J ■ . ; One who’d like to know, you know.
THE PUBLIC LIBRARY.
To ths Editor. . , Ji - Sir, —There arc a few questions relat ing to the management of this queer in stitution to which I should be glad to get replies. Perhaps you could furnish them,- , The questions are .these ; 1. Is the management of the library , - entrusted to a committee, or is it a strictly family affair 1 (a). Who are the members of the Committee or (b) the family, as the • case may be 1 2. Assuming that a committee exists, ' .does it ever condescend to render accounts to the subscribers, or to meet the sub scribers for general business 1 3. Is an annual meeting ever held; if so, when did the last one take place ? 4. Would it nob be as well if the Com- >. mittee were immediately to . convene a meeting of subscribers, in order that something may be done towards making the library a credit to the town, instead of a disgrace ?—Yours, &c.- * Litkkarum Amator.
The Unemployed at Dunedin. —Mr. Stewart, Dunedin, on Thurs day, received the following telegram from the. Colonial Secretary :—“ The , acting Minister for Works, I am informed, has instructed Mr. Blair to intimate that work on the Jlindon section (Otago central railway) is open to men wanting employment; at rates by which ordinary men can earn 28s._per week if married, and 21a. if single, ders will be called for rationing that the Government shall be satisfied 1 hat’ there is a fair surplus for family and other uses. The tools are to be paid for by the men, 'but the cost will bo repaid on their leaving the work, if in good order, de ducting a fair amount for the wear and tear. —(Signed) Thos, Dick.”
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NOTICE TO FARMERS. fjpHß undersigned will be prepared to treat with farmers and others in Ashbur ton, every Wednesday and Saturday, for the PURCHASE of GRAIN, or SHIP MENT on ACCOUNT of GROWERS. JOSEPH CLARK. February 28, 1880. 550a* TO FARMERS. fjpHE undersigned arc CASH BUYERS of WHEAT, or will make LIBERAL ADVANCES on shipments to London on growers’ account. MILES, HASSAL, & CO., Christchurch ; MILES, ARCHER, & CO., 566 g Timaru. THE NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY WAS started about five years ago. The proprietors at first in tended to manufacture for the Trade only, but, owing to the persistent op ■positiou of importers and Shop keepers who could make a better profit on the imported article, they were compelled-in self defence to open Branches for the sale of their goods direct to the public. In this they but followed the example of some of the largest manufacturers at home, and the Public, by purchasing at the undermentioned Branches, will SAVE THE PROFIT OF MIDDLEMEN, AND OBTAIN A SUPERIOR ARTICLE. BRANCHES. Invercargill Christchurch Wellington Dunedin Ashburton Auckland Oamaru Nelson New Plymouth Timaru Wanganui Napier A SINGLE GARMENT AT WHOLESALE PRICE. W. SPARROW, Manager, Ashburton Branch, 688a* New Zealand Clothing Factory, WANTED KNOWN, that Envelopes and Notepaper can be obtained wholesale or retail, at unusually low rates at"'the “ Herald ” Office, East-street North. G * 2
NEW TAILORING ESTABLISH MENT. CRAIGHEAD & Co., MERCHANT TAILORS, - HAVE opened those premises situated in Tailored street adjoining Messrs. Orr and Co’s General Store. v A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OP TWEEDS, FANCY GOODS, &c., &c., JUST ARRIVED. Mr. Craighead’s experience as Head Gutter 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 his 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 MESSRS. H. MATSON AND CO., AUCTIONEERS, &c., Hold fortnightly stock SALES at Ashburton and Tinwald. Next sale at ASHBURTON YARDS, on TUESDAY, March IG, 18S0. SPECIAL ENTRY. 1000 MERINO EWES. C. PERCY COX, 427g* Agent, Ashburton. |
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Auckland, March 11. The Zealandia, with the inward San Francisco mail, arrived at -Auckland last night. She was, detained by thick weather coming up the harbor. GENERAL SUMMARY. A Bill, making it a misdemeanour for females to engage in walking matches, is before the New York Senate. Exertions are being made to abolish tho chargg_lo0 > 00Qdals for carrying the Aus- across the Continent, and suc cessurcApected. The United States Go vernment is now considering the matter. At Londonderry, a lad named Dalling ham was arrested for shooting his auntj and cbnfessed tho crime. D. Stanton, an Englishman, has won the bicycle race for a purse, and the championship of America. He made 50 miles in 3h. fanins. liaec. The French Government officially denies any responsibility for De Lesseps’ inter oceanic canal scheme. No political signi cance is attached to the plans. These de clarations avert any pretext lor inter national complications, which before were considered probable. Mr. Parnell addressed tho United States Congress, at an informal meeting, on the present condition of Ireland. He be lieved that the force of American public opinion would bring about the desired re forms.* Colonel Bob Ingersoll, in Chicago, lec tured on ThomasjPayne, whom he extolled for his freedom from, religious belief and American patriotism. The “New York Commercial Bulletin” in an elaborate article shows that the De Lesseps’ canal scheme is chimerical, and the tonnage passing through it at 4 dols. per ton, as proposed, would fail by 6.600.000 dols. to pay the annual interest charges, to say nothing of working ex penses. The calculation is based on an estimated cost of 260,000,000 dols., and the tonnage passing through yearly at from two and a-half to three millions. The Rev. Adolf Baltozer, President of the German Evangelistic Synod of North America, died near Marthaville on Jan. 29. He was a classmate of .prince Bis marck. The Mormons seek to have Utah ad mitted as a State, which, as they hold the power, would enable them to expel their opponents by taxation. .They are also making overtures to several Indian tribes for an alliance. M'Vicker’s Theatre in Chicago is illu minated by electric light, a local electri cian having anticipated Edison and over come the difficulty of dividing the current. Mackay, the Bonanza magnate, gives 10.000 dols, to the Irish relief fund, and the Nevada Bank of San Francisco 2,500 dols: |£«iElev<m Chinese were burnt .to death in a San Francisco laundry. The heavy cannon in the dominion are Being converted into rifled guns. At Ottawa, a victim to small pox was rescued alive from a coffin after the grave digger had partially covered it with earth. He heard a noise, and inquiring into the cause, succeeded in saving the unfortunate. The people of Lucan, Ontario, suspect ing a family named Donnelly of numer ous acts of incendiarism, and other offences, formed a Vigilance Committee, attacked Donnelly’s house, and murdered all the inmates (five in number), fired the building, and consumed the bodies. It was a horrible affair, and caused great ex citement. Four arrests have been made, one of them a constable-. / The Queen opened Parliament in person. The ceremony lasted 15 minutes. Lords Beaconafield and Salisbury were aiot piySSifa The Queen’s reception by the cJi«Bwas most enthusiastic. The Address in Reply to the Queen’s speech was moved in the House of Lords by the Earl of Onslow, ; seconded by Earl Ross, and in the House of Commons by Mr. John Robert Mowbray, seconded by Mr. Cony. Mr. Chamberlain (Liberal) moved an amendment to the-address, to show his sympathy with tho Irish, who were suffering from the land system. He did not believe ' Goyernment had spent £IO,OOO oil relief,' arid they were in no way alive to the gravity of the situation. The amendment was voted down by 216 to 66, and the address agreed to. Mr. O’Donnell, M.P., for Dungaroon in the House of Commons, stigmatised tho abuse practised by Government after Go vernment, as worse than treason. He became much excited, and wept when describing Mr. Parnell’s services to his • country. Mr. Plimsoll, M.P., will introduce a Bill with the object of diminishing the loss in life and property from . slutting cargoes by loading gx-ain in sacks’ The “ National Zietung” reviews Mr. T arnell’s tour to America, and considers it disgraceful for Home Rulers to make political capital out of their country’s troubles. It was announced at a meeting of the Dublin Mansion House Committee, on Jan. 31, that L 33,000 had been received up to date, and L 15,000 disbursed. Com plaints were made of attacks on the manager of the fund by - agitators in America, and letters from Roman Catholic bishops in Ireland testified to its impartial distribution.. The receipt of L 2,000 ad ditional from New South Wales was announced, making a total from tho Aus tralian Colonies of L 21,000. Government intend making a grant for seed for the smaller Irish farmers. The loss by the failure of last year’s potatoe crop is esti mated at L 462,400 up to the week ending Jan. 20. Three deaths from starvation .are reported near Parsonstown, County Louth, The Right Hon. T. Lowther, Chief Secretary of the Lord-Lieutenant, denies this. The Irish and English land lord question has increased in importance. Mr. Bright’s colleagues accept sub stantially, his scheme to aid tenants in buy ing farms by Treasury loans. The Lord Mayor of Dublin writes that the English people fail to realise the gravity of the Irish crisis, rind except prompt assistarice be forthcoming, tens of thousands of Irish people must die of starvation. He com plains that England has contributed less to the Mansion House" fund than Mel bourne. The Baroness Bnrdett Coutts, has sent-LSCO to Ireland by ;a special agent, to ensure its proper distribution. Quar ‘ rels have arised over the management of the various relief funds, and it is hoped that means will be devised of concentrat ing the charities under one head. Pavitt, Daly, and Killen will bo tried in March In the meatime the former will be sent- to the Continent to enlist sympathy and material for the Irish suf ferers. Subscriptions have been opened in Bombay. One native' banker gives LIOOO. The : French bishops have appealed to the. cures to collect funds fora similar purpose. James Keene, of New York proposes to send a shipload of wheat to Ireland as his donation. Under the presidency of the Archbishop of Baris j an Irish Relief Committee has been formed. A petroleum basin, said to be as exten aud prolific as that of Perinsylvania, has been discovered by’ borings in Hanover.: One well yields 400 cwt. of oil per day., Mr. Archibald Forbes attacks Lord Chelmsford in the “ Nineteenth Cen tury.”;;" It is semi-offiicially asserted that Lord Lytton; haS riot desired to leave India. MrJjwßnssell Lowell’s appointment, as gerieriL’satisfaction in the British capital.
RESIDENT MAGISTRATE’S COURT.
ASHBURTON — Fuidav, March 10. (Before Mr. F. Guinness, R.M.) Joseph Baldwin was charged with having permitted gambling in his licensed house on February 28th last. Constable Maroney deponed to having heard a challenge from Mr. Hurrel to throw dice for £l, and to having knocked at the door- and demanded admission which was refused by Mr. Baldwin at first, but be was subsequently allowed to enter. When he got inside the house there were cards, dice, and glasses on the table in the commercial room, but no gambling was then going on. This took place at 3.20 on the morning of 28th Feb. Previous to obtaining admission he had beard dice being thrown. Frank Gribben gave corroborative evi dence. ’ Mr. Wiley deponed that ho was a lodger on the night in question in Baldwin’s Hotel, and had invited Mr. Hurrel there as’a guest! He declined to say if gamb ling had taken place or not. The Magistrate said that it appeared to him the case was one in which the parties concerned occupied the places of host and guest,'and although there had been convictions recorded in the R. M. Court, Christchurch, in similar cases, he could not feel himself bound to follow the decisions of that Court. If it could be shown to him that there was ariy Supreme Court ruling on the matter, he would bow to it. He would dismiss the case, as'he considered a ISdger was entitled to invite a friend to the house in which he stopped, but he would at the same time caution Mr. Baldwin against permitting gambling in his house. CIVIL CASES. Gaukrodger v. Hitchings.—Claim L 3 ss. No appearance of defendant. Judg ment for amount claimed and costs. Mitchell and Turner v. M'Avey.—No appearance of defendant. Judgment for amount claimed, and costs L12,14a. HARVESTING CLAIM. Gaskin v. Jas. Kerr —Claim Ll 7 11s., for labor. Plaintiff swore to having worked sixteen hours a day, and claimed wages for four weeks and two days at 13s. 6d. per day, he having been engaged at the highest wages going, but no special price was mentioned. The defendant went into a long examination of a conversational character which did not elicit anything in connection with the case. James Kerr, the defendant, said he had engaged plain tiff at L2 10s. per week, who had said he was willing to work for less. I consider I engaged him for the L2 10s. I don’t know know how many hours a day he worked, he might have worked sixteen hours a day. I was paying L2 5s and L2 10s. a week, and perhaps more. Plain tiff left without giving notice, and I claim a deduction of a week’s wages for his going. ... John Baxter deponed to plaintiff having asked Kerr what the wages were, and was told L2 IQs,, whereon plaintiff said ho would work for ss. a Week less. Judgment for LlO 15s. and costs. James Leeson v. W. Revell. Claim L 7 2s. for work and labor done. : Plaintiff said defendant had admitted the debt last week. Defendant said he had paid the man all he was due to him, and had said he would sooner pay more than was due rather than bo brought to Court, and produced his book showing the time plaintiff had worked, and the money paid to him. E. Drew deponed to having heard Revel! acknowledge to owing Kerr L 7 17s. on January 20tb. ; W. Adams deponed to defendant having admitted the claim. : Judgment for amount claimed with costs. Greenway v. Taylor, for work. No ap pearance of defendant. Judgment for L 39 4s. Mr. Farlane v. Lake and Beard—Claim LG2 12s. Cd. for timber, &c. No appear ance of defendants. Judgment for amount and costs;’ NEGLECTING TO REGISTER A BIRTH. Thos. Prcndergast was charged with having neglected to register the birth of a child, and was fined ss.
THE FARMER.
HARVESTING. Bv a Plains Fabmee. [We are ever ready to open our columns to contribxitions of the kind below. The writer is a practical farmer, who has several times sent us valualle contribu tions, tho result of w ell applied experience, and we have no doubt the useful hints he gives below will be as highly appreciated as those he gave on former occasions on other subjects. We would far sooner publish the productions of practical men who know their business, and study it intelligently, than give space to the lucu brations of mere theorists.] In going around the district, I have noticed what a difference there is between some farmers and others as to the time taken in getting their harvest secured. No doubt there are some possessing more tact and energy who will get as much work done with four men as others will with six, in about the same time. But, as a rule, farmers do not fairly calculate on the number of acres in crop, and what num ber of men, horses, and machines it will take to harvest it in such time as will secure it safely. It always grieves me to see crops lying on the ground for weeks, and never stocked. 1 have seen some lying six weeks, and some crops are standing now that were ripe three weeks since. Yet such men will complain if the. crop gets shaken or sprouted, and think they are unfortunate, whereas more grain is injured through carelessness, and not having sufficient strength to get it seen to in proper time, than is injured by bad weather. I have always found that the sooner it is stacked after it is suffi ciently dry, the better the sample will be Wheat left in the stook for a long while although there'may not he much rain it will not come out so bright and fresh as what has been stacked a few daj's after cutting. Then there is the risk of getting ' rain. Now that wc have the reaper and binder, farmers can easily calculate before harvest what men they will require to keep the work on in all,its stages, so as to have but as little crop as possible exposed to the rain, if it should come. Now, as a rule, no farmer having upwards of 300 acres, should trust to one machine. In this res pect many are penny wise and pound foolish, and yet 1 know some farmers hav ing this year from 400 to 600 acres, and cutting it all withono machine. They work it with six horses and two men, changing every four hours, and keeping the machine ■going from daylight till dark, and by night in the moonshine. And then it has taken them fire or six weeks to get the crop cut, and now they have just begun to stack. The weather has been excep tionally fine, or they might have had their grain all spoilt, and whose fault would it have been ? If a farmer has three or four hundred acres of crop he should put two machines to work for a week or ten days then, he might stop one and put nien to stack, and all would be secure within a month. But there are some large farmers with their thousands of acres of crop, some of which was ripe a month since, only now cut ting. Such men are not worthy of the name of farmers. One machine should bo calculated for every 250 acres, and men should be put on sufficient to stook it close up after the machine every night, and tho stacking keeping on about four days after. If that were attended to strictly, but very little grain would be in
jurod, even in a wet harvest, compara tively speaking. And now a word- about stacking. Not withstanding all that has been said about the way to build, so as to keep the wet out, I see some still going on in the old way, making thestack quite flat even in the roof; and then they don’t make any proper finish, but I have seen some with the sheaves lying flat on the top, instead of which tho middle should be well filled all the way up, so as to keep the outside ring the lowest. But when commencing to put the roof on it should be filled much higher, and so kept on, every ring, or round of sheaves until the last, which should bo brought in like a round “ shock,” as we use to call them in Eng land, and then run a band round the top to prevent the wind blowing it off. In Cornwall, we used to put the wheat up in slnall stacks, or Irish mows, as they were called there. In a good crop we should put about four to the acre, two of these would be a waggon load. They would be built without any filling, and we had to make tho size according to the length of straw. It was thought good work to make three of these in one hour, which I have done many a day. In building these you have to keep the sheaf straight up, or nearly so, and bring the top in with small sheaves, which would be kept back for the last, so as to be able to, cover it with one large sheaf, turned head downwards, and tied fast. These would keep out all tho rain that might come, which, in Corn wall, is not a little. Men that have been accustomed to build these small mows, will know how to build a large one so as to keep out the wet, be it little or much. It is a great pity when grain is put into the stack in good condition to have it spoiled with the wet afterward.
THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, SAT U EDA Y, iVlA±t(J±l let,
The Devil’s Books. —ln the year ending March 31st last, the duty of 3d. on every pack of cards amounted to 1j13,685 6s. 9d., the number being 1,094,823.
Harbor Boaed Eng inker, —Tho Dun edin Harbor Board, at its monthly meet ing on Thursday afternoon appointed Mr. D. L. Simpson engineer to the Board, at a salary of LSOO per annum. For continuation of reading matter see fourth fage. Found. HORSE FOUND. FOUND, opposite Wakanui Mill, a HORSE, with saddle and bridle. Owner can have same on application to the undersigned, and paying expenses. H. Moffatt, Wakanui. 146c-5830 Amusements. rjIOWN HALL, ASHBURTON. MONDAY and TUESDAY, March 22, 23. Grand Entertainments by the OARANDINI Operatic and Ballad Company. SLENDID PROGRAMME— English, Irish, and Scotch Songs ! Scenes from Grand and Comic Operas, Comic Duets, Trios, Instrumental Solos, and Charming Ballads. Admission—First seats, 45.; second, 2s. Commence at 8 o’clock. 6030 Educational. MISS GOODGER has much pleasure in informing the Ladies of Ash burton that she is about to open a PRIVATE SCHOOL, and solicits their patronage. . SUBJECTS : English, French, Music, Plain and Orna mental Needle Work. Referees : The Very Revd. Dean of Christchurch, and J. P. Rest-ell, Esq. Terms on application to MISS GOOD GER at tho Somerset Hotel, Ashburton. For address, see future Advertisement. 1 24c-560g Railway Notices. V. R. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. (Christchurch Section.) OAMARU RACE MEETING, MARCH 17xh AND 18tii, 1880. ORDINARY SINGLE FARE tickets to Oamaru issued l>y stations North, of Timaru on 16th and 17th March, will bo available for RETURN up to and in cluding 19th inst. FRED. BACK, General Manager. General Manager’s Office, Christchurch, March 12th, 1880. 680 g Tenders. ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. T SENDERS are invited for the con struction of CHANNELS from the Mill Race at Mr. Williamson’s Homestead to the Domain, also for an OUTFALL DRAIN on the South East Town Belt, and for other EARTHWORK in connec tion with the proposed Water Supply. Plans and specifications may. be seen at the Borough Council Offices ; and tenders, accompanied by a deposit of £5, to be delivered on or before noon on MONDAY, March 22nd, at the Town Clerk’s Office. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. FOOKS & SON. 607 g ' Borough Engineers. LONGBEACH ROAD DISTRICT. TENDERS are hereby invited for COATING with CLAY Fifteen Chains of Ford’s road, and will be received up till 3 o’clock p.m. on MONDAY, the 15tli March, at the office, Longbeach road, where a specification of the work to be done can be seen. W. CUTHBEBT, 15Bc-600g District Surveyor. To Let, TO LET BY TENDER. npO LET, for a term of years, one of X the best DAIRY FARMS in Canter bury. It is at Lincoln, being situated within one mile of the Station of the Lin coln and Akaroa Junction Railway, and contains 230 acres, sixty of which are in crop, and tho rest laid down in grass. The buildings consist of a four-roomed house, three-stall stable, chaff house, piggeries, etc. Further particulars can be obtained on application at H. Moffatt’s store, Man chester street, Christchurch, or at the Wakanui Mill, Ashburton. Tenders to be sent, addressed ft H. Moffatt, Ashburton,” not later than March 20th, 1860. Possession will be given on March 25th, 1880. 57G0 FARM TO LET. TO LET, for a terra of years, a FARM of 1,800 ACRES of good Wheat Land, CO acres in turnips, the rest in tussocks, fenced, and sub-divided ; good House, 8-stalled Stable, Chaff-house, Well, etc. Exceptionally favorable terms to a good tenant. Apply to FREDK. PAYITT, Co7a Ashburton.
Edmiston Bros. & Gundry. THURSDAY, 25th MARCH. ASHBURTON MUNICIPAL RESERVES. Messrs, edmiston bros. and GUNDRY have been favored with instructions from the Borough Council to LET BY PUBLIC AUCTION, at iheir rooms, East street, on THURSDAY, 2 sth MARCH, the following very VALUABLE SECTIONS in the Township of Ashburton for a term of 21 years- T.S. 210, West street, next to Messrs. Jameson Bros’. Store. T.S. 211, corner of Baring Square. These sections are first-class BUSINESS SITES, being close to the railway station, sidings could-be easily obtained. Also, Reserve No. 1689, Fronting Wills street, Cameron street, and the East Town Belt. This Reserve has been divided into ten ots, upon six of which are erected SIX TWO-ROOMED COTTAGES. These lots will be let separately on 14 years’ lease. Sale at 1.30 p.m. EDMISTON BROS. & GUNDRY, 584g-151c Auctioneers. Surveyor, Civil Engineers, &c. C E. LOOKS-AND SON, CENSED SURVEYORS AND LAND BROKERS Under the Laud Transfer Act, Government Contract Surveyors, Triangle, Wakanui Road, near Post-office ASHBURTON. 33 For Sale. FARMS FOR SALE. IMPROVED FARM of 564 Acres, near Dromore. IMPROVED FARM of 400 Acres, Seafield. 544-Acre Block of UNIMPROVED LAND, adjoining Winchmord Railway Station. Easy terms. Apply to 590 g CUFF & GRAHAM. A PRIVATE and Superior Ladies’ School for DISPOSAL. Can he taken with or without the Plant. Terms Moderate. Ladies about to commence scholastic duties would do exceedingly well by an early attention. Address— Guardian office, Ashburton. 154 c 5920
LAND. LAND. ESSES. POYNTZ & CO. have received instructions to OFFER FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY, AN UNIMPROVED FA R M of 400 Acres, in one or two lots. The land is of fair quality and situated within four miles of a Railway Station on the main line. 197 g FOR SALE, ACRES Tussock Land, in I 3 'A Lots to suit purchasers. Very Liberal Terms. 74 SAUNDERS BROS. T- Bullock. THE undersigned has the following PROPERTIES to LET with a pur chasing clause, or FOB SALE on liberal terms of payment— -1 K(\ ACRES good WHEAT LAND, JLeJii a l] ploughed and ready for cross ploughing for wheat ; situated about three miles from the township. fl? 7 ACRES, near the above ; also good L? 4 WHEAT LAND, ploughed once and ready for cross-ploughing. ACRES,partly improved, near Wins ” low. This will he sold very cheap, and on very liberal terms. TOWN PROPERTIES. TTALU ABLE BUSINESS SITE in Bur y nett Sti’ect, being T.S. 177, next the “ Mail” office. PART of T.S. 139, Peter Street. -This will be sold cheap, and on liberal terms. TO Railway Employes, Mechanics, and ■A- Others.—FOß. SALE, cheap, Lot 78, situated on East Town Belt. Terras, £5 cash ; balance by monthly or quarterly payments. T. BULLOCK. BREAD!BREAD! Co-operative Bread and Biscuit Factory. Triangle, Wakanui Road, Ashburton. A. THIELE, BEGS to inform the public that he is now in a position to SUPPLY BEST BREAD, 6d. per 41b. loaf, unsur passed. Delivered daily to all parts of the Borough, also, Confectionery, &c. Mixed Biscuits reduced from Is. to Bcl. per lb. Wedding Oakes made to Order. 123c-07Og
Edmistonßros. & Gundry. THURSDAY NEXT, MARCH 18. At 12 o'clock. IMPORTANT Clearing Sale OF FARMING S T 0 0 K AND ’IMPLEMENTS,' ALSO, 768 acres 768 OF GOOD WHEAT-GROWING LAND AT THE HINDS, In Farms of 58. 60, 150, and 500 Acres. IyTESSRS. EDMISTON BROS. & jVB GUNDRY have heen favored with instructions from A. Gibson, Esq., who is leaving for Scotland, to sell BY PUBLIC AUCTION, AT HIS FARM, “ AUCHENDRANE,” THE HINDS, The whole of his excellent FARMING STOCK AND IMPLEMENTS, ■ : WITHOUT RESERVE. Consisting of— -7 First-class Draught Horses, five years and under 3 Do, do, do, unbroken, two year off 1 Hack 2 Milch Cows, in full profit 3 R. and Q. D. F. Ploughs 1 S: F. do 3 Seta four-leaf Harrows 2 Drays 2 R. and G, Reapers 1 Two-horse power 1 Chaff-cutter 1 Corn-crusher 4 Sets Loading Harness 2 do Shaft do 13 Pairs Hamos 12 do Plough Chains 18 Swingletrees Lot Patent Plough Wheels 7 Horse Covers Saddle and Bridle 2 Large Tents and Cooking Utensils 2 Tarpaulins Grindstone Horse-shoeing Tools, Anvil 2 Sets Stocks and Dies Carpenters' Tools 12 Milk Pans 4 Bags Lime Churn, Gate Hinges Lot of Firewood Picks, Shovels, Forks, Spades 250 Bags Chaff 2 Stacks Oats 60 Fowls Furniture &c., dtc., &c. ALSO, HIS MAGNIFICENT FARM, KNOWN AS “AUCHENDRANE,” Comprising 500 ACRES 500 Of First-class Wheat Land, Being R.S. 28136. The property is well fenced, and sub-divided into five paddocks, with gorse fences. There is plenty of good water 20ft. from the surface. The buildings consist of a comfortable 3-roomed weatherboard cottage, cobbed and plastered throughout, with scullery, bath-room, &c., and a men’s hut. The greater part of the land is in crop, and lying fallow, and there is a plan tation of about five acres of forest trees round the house.
At tho same time will be offered 58 ACRES 58 Of Good Wheat Land, near the above, 60 ACRES 60 Do Do. Do. 150 ACRES 150 R.S. 28137, about 1| miles from the Hinds Railway Station, ring fenfced, with a good well of water (IGft. to water - ). ALSO, T. S, 39, 43, 44, Hindhope, with Black smith’s Shop and Dwelling-house thereon. The above properties must be sold, and tho terms are therefore exceedingly liberal. Sale at 12 o’clock. Luncheon provided. Conveyances will meet express train at Winslow, leaving Ashburton at 11 a. m. EDMISTON BROS. & GUN DRY, 530 g Auctioneers lOO CHOICE POT PLANTS, HAVING TAKKN Ist prize at horticultural SHOW. Messrs edmiston bros. and GUNDRY have received instrucr tions from Messrs. Sealy Bros, to sell BY PUBLIC AUCTION, At their rooms, East street, on SATURDAY, 13'm INSTANT, At 2 o’clock sharp, 100 CHOICE PLANTS, Consisting of Geraniums, Fuchsias, &c., of many kinds; also, Primula Siensis, Coleus Dracena, Petu nias, Cyclamen, Zonalc, Antirr hinums, &c. Sale at 2 o’clock. EDMISTON BROS. AND GUNDRY, i,64q Auctioneers.
Government Notices. LAND DISTRICT OF CANTERBURY. ■ATOTICE is hereby given that the undermentioned CROWN LANDS will be SUBMITTED TO AUCTION. jiT THE VOLUNTEER HALL, TEMUKA, ON TUESDAY, 23rd MARCH, at 11 o’clock. In the Township of AROWHENUA, 2 5 SECTIONS; in the Township of ORARI, 10 SECTIONS, Rural Lands, being portions of the OLD RAILWAY RESERVES, Situated between the rivers Rangitata and Orari. To be sold for CASH. Reserve 349, about 1,000 acres, in 9 lots, from 60 acres to 180 acres each. Reserve 1,650, about 1,050 acres, in 12 lots, from 40 acres to 140 acres. Reserve 1,381, about 1,300 acres, in 17 lots, from 40 acres to 160 acres. Reserve 1,371, about 1,370 acres, in 19 lots, from 40 acres to 200 acres. Further portions of the same Reserves to be sold on DEFERRED PAYMENTS. Purchase money payable by half-yearly instalments, extending over ten years without interest, and subject to the con ditions prescribed by “ The Land Act, 1877,” relating to land on Deferred Pay ments. Reserve 349, about 520 acres, in 6 lots, from 65 acres to 120 acres each. Reserve 1,650, about 500 acres, in 8 lots, from 40 acres to 120 acres. Reserve 1,381, about 460 acres, in 8 lots, from 40 acres to 140 acres Reserve 1,381, about 1,230 acres, in 9 lots, from 70 acres to 220 acres. Plans and sale list, with the area and upset price of each lot, may bo seen at the Survey Offices, Christchurch and Timaru, and at all railway stations as far south as Oamaru. JOHN MARSHMAN, Commissioner of Crown Lands. Land Office, Christchurch, 27th February, 1880. 5960 EDUCATION RESERVES, CANTER CANTERBURY. mHE SCHOOL COMMISSIONERS in- B vitc TENDERS for Lease of the under-mentioned Reserves, dating from the First of May next. PASTORAL LANDS. To be leased for ten years, without con ditions for fencing or culture. No. Acreage. Locality. 932 370 Near Camln, South Selwyn 1116 2200 Pudding Hill, Ashburton 1134 21.0 Woodstock Run, Oxford 2000 1000 Tooth’s Paddock, Ashburton 2004 999$ Horsley Downs, Waipara 2005 997 Ditto ditto 2006 427 i Taylor’s Stream, Ashburton 2010 500 Cameron’s Run, Ashburton TOWN LANDS. To be leased for ten years, without con ditions, except that it is to be fenced with a ring fence, 1819 2jr Arowhenua Township AGRICULTURAL LAND, To be leased for seven and a half years, 1619 22 Kakahu, Geraldine AGRICULTURAL LAND, To be leased for fourteen years, , Conditions of Lease of Agricultural Land and other particulars may be obtained from Mr. H. H. Pitman, Government Buildings, Christchurch, either by letter or personally, on any Thursday.
Tenders addressed to the Chairman of the School Commissioners, Christchurch, will be received up to MONDAY, the sth of April next. JOHN MARSHMAN, Chairman, Christchurch, 3rd March, 1880. 595 g Public Notices. v fpggrani?; • r LAND TAX ACT 1878. SECTION 45. VALUATION FOR NEW ZEALAND. CANTERBURY DISTRICT. NOTICE WHEN LAND TAX IS PAYABLE. . IVTOTICE is hereby given, that in pur jJi suance of the 45th section of the Lands Tax Act, 1878, the Land Tax for the Land Tax District of Canterbury will be payable on the first day of April next, and that the same must be paid to the Collectors appointed to receive the same at the following places, at the time set opposite each : Date : Ist April 1880, and following days. Hours ; 10 a.in. to 3 p.m,, and on Saturdays 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Borough of Ashburton and County of Ashburton. Postmaster, Ashburton. E. 0. LATTER, Deputy Commissioner. Date—llth March, 1880. Go4g THE EDUCATION BOARD OF THE DISTRICT OF NORTH CANTERBURY. ELECTION OF COMMITTEES. mHE householders of the undcr-men- I tioned school districts, that is to say, the districts of Ashburton Forks, Kyle, Longhead), Mount Somers, Seafield, Tinwald, Willowby, Having failed to elect Committees at the annual meeting held on 2Gth January, the Board, in pursuance of the powers in that behalf conferred by the Education Act, 1877, section 66, hereby directs that a PUBLIC MEETING of the householders in every such district be held on MON DAY, the twenty-second day of March, one thousand eight hundred and eighty, at seven o’clock in the evening, for the election in each district of seven house holders (section 64) to form the Committee for such district for the year ending with the fourth Monday in January next. The place of meeting shall bo the schoolhouse in each district, and this is understood to mean the main schoolhouse in any district which has more than one school. The Board further directs that the first meeting of each school committee be held in the place appointed for the election, and immediately after the election upon the same evening. J. V. OOLBORNE VEEL, Secretary. Christchurch, 21st Feb., 1880. 538 a
Public Notices. GRAIN. ROYSE, STEAD, & CO. are prepared to PURCHASE ' , GRAIN or to make ADVANCES ON GRAIN consigned to them for' sale or ship ment. C. PERCY COX, Agents for EOYSE, STEAD, & 00., 493 g . Ashburton. TO FARMERS. THE UNDERSIGNED are CASH PURCHASERS of WHEAT, OATS, and BARLEY, and are prepared to SHIP WHEAT to the English markets on farmers’ account at the lowest possible cost. P. CUNNINGHAM & CO., 561 g Ashburton and Christchurch. WHEAT. THE undersigned are Cash Purchasers of Wheat in any quantity. Farmers can arrange to ship Wheat through us to the English Market, on terms, and re ceive liberal cash advances thereon. P. CUNNINGHAM & CO., Ashburton. OATS. The undersigned are Purchasers of Oats for Cash in any quantity. P. CUNNINGHAM & CO., Ashburton. BARLEY. The undersigned are Cash Purchasers of Prime Malting Samples, good color. P. CUNNINGHAM & CO., Per G. M. ROBINSON, 539 g Ashburton. FARMERS ! FARMERS ! FARMERS R. McKERROW AND 00., RE Cash Purchasers of Wool, Grain, and all kinds of Farm Produce, and are also prepared to make Liberal CASH ADVANCES on the above placed in their hands cither for sale or shipment to the English or Colonial Markets. A Large Stock of Cornsacks, Wool packs, &c., for sale at lowest current prices. R. McKERROW & CO., GRAIN MERCHANT I, RAKAIA. 60 ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL; INTENTION TO STRIKE A SPECIAL RATE. - IVJOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN'/ that _J3i it is the intention of the County Council to levy a SPECIAL RATE of Is. in the £ for 1880 op that-part of the Upper Ashburton lying between the two branches of the Ashburton river, at a Special Meeting of the CounciLpo be held on the 18th instant; such RaW; to be paid in one instalments on or befqte the 29th INSTANT. The rate bool#is open for inspection at the Council offices. By order f F. MAINWARING, g Clerk. Ashburton, March 5, 1880. 582a —133 c ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. WATERTON POUND. IVT OTICE is hereby given that a JjN SPECIAL MEETING of the Ash burton County Council will take place im mediately after the Ordinary Meeting on 7th April, 1830, to confirm or otherwise the following resolution. By order, F. MAINWARING, Clerk. Ashburton, February 20, 1880. Copy of Resolution — That the charges for impounding and driving cattle to the Waterton Pounds, be the same as those charges charged at the other pound under the control of this Council in this County, viz., Charges for Driving Cattle, For any number of cattle of any sort what soever not exceeding twenty-five in number one shilling for every mile, or fractional part of a mile, from the icsidence of the person driving such cattle, to the residence of the owner of the same or to the pound. For any number exceeding twenty-five, 2s. per mile. For giving notice of detention of cattle ; For every mile or part of a mile exceeding one furlong from the residence of the person giving such notice to the residence of the owner of the cattle, one shilling, provided that in no case shall the charge for so driving or for giving notice exceed the sum of two pounds. Found Fees. For each Entire Horse above the age of twelve months ... 2 6 For each Marc, Gelding, Golt, Filly, Foal, Mule, Ass, Goat, or Pig ... I o For each Bull above the age of twelve months ... ... ... ... 2 6 For each Ox, Cow, Steer, Heifer, or Calf (first ten) ... ... ... o 6 For each Ox, Cow, Steer, Heifer, or Calf (above ten) ... O 4 For each Ox, Cow, Steer, Heifer, or Calf (above thirty) ... ... ... o 3 For each Ox, Cow, Steer, Heifer, or Calf (above fifty) ... ... ... o 2 For each Ram above the age of nine months ... ... o 6 For each Ewe, Wether, or Lamb (first twenty) ... ... ... ... o 2 For every Ewe, Wether, or Lamb (above twenty) ... ... .. o I For every Ewo, Wether, or Lamb (above one hundred) ... , ... o The above fees to be paid for each day or part of a day during which the animal " is kept in the Pound. Charges, for Food. For every Horse, Mare, Gelding, Mule, . Ass, Colt, Filly, Foal, or Bull, Cow, Steer, Heifer, or Calf ... I p For every Sheep or Lamb ... ... o i For every Goaf... ... ... ... o 2 For every Boar, Sow, or Pig ... ... o 6 The above charges to be paid for each day or part of a day during which the animal is supplied with food and water by the pound keeper. Poundkeepee’s Fees for Giving Notice of Cattle Impounded. For giving" notice to any owner, agent, or bailiff, within twenty miles of the pound— For every mile or part of a mile exceeding one furlong from the Pound to the residence of the owner of the cattle, is. For Posting a notice where the owner may not be known, or lives at a greater distance than twenty miles from the Pound, and has no agent or bailiff within that distance is. 140 c
Public Notices, WAKANUT ROAD DISTRICT. ALL RATES not paid by March 15th will bo SUED FOR without further notice. By order, JAMES WILKIE. Golg-IG2c Collector. SLAUGHTER LICENSE. HEREBY give notice that I inter '/I I HEREBY give notice that I intej apply for a SLAUGHTERING LICENSE for R.S. 23183 for l,qtfge and small cattle at the Council’s meeting on the 7th day of April next. J- A. JACKSON, Ealing, March 6,1880. 150c-605g NEW ZEALAND WuST AND LOAN COMPANY (LIMITED). QAPITAL ... SUMS £1,000,000. OF £BOO « £20,000 READY TO BE ADVANCED UPON FREEHOLD SECURITIES. Information can be obtained upon appli cation to J. C. M‘DOWALL, Manager, 578 g Hereford street, Christchurch. ADVERTISEMENTS received for the GUARDIAN up to 9 p.m. at the scale charges, afterwards at double rates or insertion oyer the leader Auctioneers, &c. J. E. BUCHANAN AND CO., AUCTIONEERS, LAND AND ESTATE AGENTS,, ASHBURTON. PROPERTIES. THE following, amongst other PRO PERTIES, are placed in the Auction eer’s hands for LEASE and SALE:— ASHBURTON— A splendid paddock of 5 acres near Township. Six acres close to N. E. Belt. Sections near Gas Works. House and garden, Burnett St. Capital A-Roomed House, Peter St. ASHBURTON FORKS— -190 acres with splendid Creek. 200 acres in crop, fenced and sub divided. Good house and out buildings. WAKANUI — 100 acres near Mofiatt’s Mill. 150 acres in crop.
SEAFI ELD -400 acres fenced and subdivided. 196 acres fenced and subdivided. DROMORE - 400 acres fenced and subdivided. Good Stable and Cottage. CHERTSEY— A few Township Sections. 150 acres near Railway. J. E. BUCHANAN & Co, , 415 g Auctioneers. Business Notices. ™TE have just received a large con /V signment of the genuine RED CINCHONA BARK (Cinchonse Rubroa Cortex), Highly recommended by the medical faculty as an infallible remedy for restoring to health those suffering from the effects of EXCESSIVE DRINKING. Sold only in and 11b. packets, 12s. 6d. and 21s. each. Holman’s Liver and Stomach Pads still in stock. GOULD & CO., Chemists, 602 q Christchurch, J. R. CHAPMAN, JpAINTER, GLAZIER, PAPER HANGER & SIGNWRITSR, Importer of Paperhangings, White Lead, Glass, &c. The trade supplied at lowert Wholesale Prices. 17 TINWALD BOOT AND SHOE SHOP. BOOTS! BOOTS!! THE Undersigned begs to draw the at- - tention of the public to his well as sorted stock of Ladies’, Gents’, and Chil- , dren’s Boots, which he has just received,' and will dispose of CHEAP. Motto— Small profits and quick returns.” AIL kinds of Boots made and repaired on the , the shortest possible notice. 382 g C. HAWKINS, Bootmaker, |
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A BOARDING HOUSE IDYLL. By Miss BninnoN. In the meanwhile let me explain my acquaintance with Miss Edie Twistleton. The Twistleton family, consisting of father, mother and* daughter, had been for two years-in the habit of quartering themselves at the Oholmondeley on their visits, to Brighton. It was to me that Twistleton pare owed his' first introduc tion there. In the Twistleton chariot (magenta picked out with blue), J. been whirled up to the door, and ushered into the mansion with a flowery speech, while Mrs. Bowser and Miss Amelia curtsied and backed against the banis ters. It was on that same day that Miss Edie made her debut with a final boarding school polish, and was at once installed as “the belle of Oholmondeley. Then began the chronic flirtation _ which had ever since existed between Miss Edie and my old bachelor self, conducted without prejudice to any extraneous likings on eithersidewhich may have sprung up simul taneously. Miss Edie and I were sworn friends, dating from that, her first visit to the mansion ; and on that occasion, which was something like the sixth time, wo had met there, I was fully prepared to do. battle for her, and look suspiciously on any handsome young man who eyed her too closely. I had noticed the Count, my vis-a-vis, knowing his name, and distinguished, him only , by his foreign exterior, performing various little acts of attention to Miss Edie on the previous evening; consequently I was prepared to hate him this Sunday morning on a very small provocation. Twistleton pei’e, in Oholmondeley par lance “ a London merchant,” is the per sonage to whom I am indebted for any external superiority I can claim to the rest of the world; in short he is my tailor. Whether this was ever known to Mrs. Bowser and her boarders, and whether it formed the subject of those whispered conversations which were hushed as Mrs Twistleton came sailing in to dinner in her magenta brocade with the dock-leaf pattern, is more than I can say. I should be inclined to suppose that any conversation on the subject was very trivial indeed, or it would have been reported by the magenta footmen who waited at dinner, and were both iii love with Miss Twistleton’s maid, through whom it would have reached Miss Twis tleton, and so into my ear ; for Miss Edie and I had no secrets. At any rate, the magenta carriage was left to over-ride any impropriety there might be in the society of a tailor’s wife, and so I got nothing hut thanks for intro ducing my honest friend Twistleton and his family at Oholmondeley Mansion. Twistleton himself was in the of spending the Week in town and running down to Brighton for Sunday. Knowing this, I had called at his “ business residence ” (in deference to Mrs. Twistleton, I won’t call it a “ shop ”) on Saturday, that 1 might have the pleasure of travelling down with him ; but some unusually, pressing business— ££ a chase after an absconding creditor —had taken him elsewhere into the country,” said the forman. ££ lndeed ! Who is this creditor?” I said, wondering at the display of so much energy on the part of my easy-going friend. ££ Mr. Fleance, sir,” said the foreman, naming a young gentleman whose sudden retirement from the fashionable world had given rise to the report that he had been disinherited by his uncle, Sir Gilbert Fleance. £ £ Then it’s true that Sir Gilbert has cut him off, and his creditors think he’ll cut up best now, I suppose ?” “ Believe, so, sir; leastway the mas ter’s gone into the country to see after him. This between ourselves, you know, Mr. Smith.”
I respected the foreman’s confidence, but wondered very much in my own mind how Twistleton proposed to get his money from "Mr. “Fleauce, who,.if report told true, was as nearly penniless as might be. While the reader’s ignorance of the affairs of the Twistletons had necessitated this tedious preamble, Miss Edie Twistle ton had been sailing up the room and shaking hands with Mrs. Bowser. Most of the gentlemen in the room have re sumed their seats, and cease to offer chairs, seeing that their case is hopeless, and that her choice of a neighbour lies between myself and the Count. I am old and ugly, and the Count young and handsome, yet somehow I feel as if I had the prior claim, and my brow darkens as I see Miss Bdio glance at the vacant chair next -the Count, sidle toward it, and finally settle there with a vicious little kick at my toes (if I am sitting opposite her,) as much as to say, “ That’s for being grumpy last night, and for looking grumpy this morning. Why shouldn’t I talk to the Count, you old thing 1”' Breakfast threatened to be a gloomy scene from that moment, as far as I and the other gentlemen were concerned. As for the two ladies, they exerted as chilly an influence as they could from their dis tant corner of the room, pushing their food away from them, and sitting austerely behind plates of cold prayer books with crosses. Miss Edis and the Count made up for our silence. The Count was forced by his neighbor into hazarding some daring flights of English. Why he didn’t speak French I couldn’t imagine for Miss Edie understood it well. However, he made quite a perceptible improvement in his pronunciation, though the construction of sentences was sadly wild. Of course, Miss Edie enjoyed all this immensely, and went off into convulsive laughter, in which we neglected ones, finding no other way of forcing ourselves upon her attention, wereobligedto join, though Iwillbebound to say that any of us would rather have cut the' Count’s throat than honored him with a laugh under ordinary circumstances. Breakfast over, and Mrs. Twistleton appearing to con duct her daughter to church, I was pleased _to observe that the Count pro fessed religious scruples which prevented him accompanying them father than the church door. He promised, however, to occupy a hack seat in the Twistleton chariot in the afternoon ; and, that being the case, I, who was walking down the Sarade deliberately refused to‘uncover my ead, though I recognized the Twistleton livery half a jnile off, and was perfectly conscious of Mrs. Twistleton bowing her self distracted in my direction. She took me to task about it at dinner.
“ You know you must wear glasses, Mr. Smith; me and Edie and Count Bdie, what’s the Count’s name again ? Hush, my dear;. not so loud. Something to do with fighting, did you say 2 Oh, yes. Bully. Well, you must really excuse me, Mr. Smith—old people’s memory’s so had; but you did cut us most ’orrid —didn’t he, Edie ? ” But Edie was too much engaged with the Count to make any answer. Of course, there was a great deal of clatter at the table, and plenty of opportunity for conversation with the Count in an under tone, which, I am bound to say, Miss Edie did not neglect. The two pious ladies had put by, their prayer-books, and were secular over their wine ; the gentle men boarders, being well mixed up with the lady boarders, could only steal furtive glances in our direction ; and so, as I made a point of not interfering and Mrs, Bowser was too much engrossed with the cares of carving, and Mrs. Twistleton in the cares of eating, to do so, Miss Edie and the Count enjoyed a tete-a-tete, interrupted only by the exigencies of the dinner.
The individual who appeared to regard this scene with the greatest interest was Charles, Mrs. Bowser’s butler, footman, and factotum, the marshaller of her troupe of waiting women, their young men in ordinary, and the guard and shield of the establishment. Ho was of a pokey style of architecture, the head protruding from below the collar in a turtle-like fashion. It was commonly said he had grown into this shape from the habit of perpetually poking his head over people’s shoulder to ask them what they would have next. A man of this construction has necessarily a vacuum between the chest and the waistcoat, and in the case of Charles this pouch was the receptacle for potatoes, and other things that fell off the dishes as he scuttled along. A collision with the back of a chair or of a protruding head often transferred the contents of a plate into this hiding-place. In fact, Charles was troubled with general deter mination of dinner to the waistcoat. This little failing was deplored by Charles and his mistress; but what was to be done, so long as waistcoats formed tempt ing little cachettes for the reception of flying vegetables ? On this particular evening, there being a large influx of visitors, Mrs. Bowser’s factotum was running about rather more wildly than usual. The magenta footmen aired themselves loftily at the sideboard. On Charles and his cohort of maids depended the distribution of meats. “What will you have, sir? Roast beef ? Rather underdone to : day, sin Roast fowl and Bath chap— very well, sir.” “Here, Lucy, wipe the handle of that knife for Mrs. Blachington, will yer ? ” “ There you go again ! You’ll have Miss Noodiem’s hair right horf, if you don’t look out.” . I am extremely pleased to say that the Count was a sufferer under these circum stances. His head came into collision with a plate which Charles was conveying, at a.run, to a distant part of the room. There was a most audible crack on the Count’s skull, and the gravy shot into Miss Edie’s lap, the plate fell to the floor, and the elbow of a fowl’s wing appearing out of a well-known crevice showed where it had gone. Mrs. Bowser’s severe Charles, dinner on your waistcoat ! ” (her usual form of reproof,) drove poor Charles out of the door to repair damages; and the Count was too much disconcerted to give Miss Edie all the sympathy she demanded. _ ; It was on a dress-changing expedition, necessitated by' this disaster, that I inter cepted Miss Edie and brought her to book bn the subject of the Count. “ Who is he ? Does Mrs. Bowser know anything about him? Does Mrs. Twistleton know him! ” (An old bachelor is a privileged inquisitor). “ Now, don’t be tiresome ! I’m sure he’s a very nice man, though he isn’t an Englishman : and he’s much handsomer than you are, and he came to Mrs. Bowser with the highest introduction —he told me so himself. If that isn’t enough for you, stupid old thing, I’ll tell you something more.” “ Does Mr. Twistleton know him ?
“Well, yes—no —not exactly, at least. I looked this morning—. But you won’t tell mamma, or any one ? She’d be so angry.” I bound myself to secrecy. “Well his clothes—l think it was his trousers, I’m not sure—were put out to be brushed, and I could not help seeing, though I didn’t look that way at all, ‘ Twistleton, Harlow Street,’ on the buttons. Don’t tell anyone, for I didn’t mean to look. ” t This was a warrant of the Count s respectability which I could not gainsay. Sunday evening concerts were a great feature at the Cholmondeloy. Then the dowagers, 100 and whist being denied them, collected around the piano and chattered an accompaniment to the devout songs of Mendelssohn and Handel. No doubt their gossip was Sunday gossip, as their gowns were Sunday gowns, and their applauses were very encouraging to the performers. I arrived, tliat evening in time for the closing song, Miss Edie’s. The Count was turning over the leaves fcr her, and making a great fuss about it, much to the wrath of several young gentlemen gnaw ing their fingers in distant corners of the room, and to the evident discontent of the young ladies pining in neglect. One female, in particular—l won’t call her young—who was hugging her lean arm with an aggrieved expression of counten ance, muttered in my hearing, “ that she didn’t know when she had seen an uglier man than the Count, and that she had never known anything so disgraceful as Miss Bdie’s conduct, never !” The song over, Mrs. Twistleton ex pressed a. hope that dear Mr. Lambkin (the amateur tenor of the party, who like wise played fantasias and made himself useful in accompaniments) would play the “Dead March in Saul.” Mrs. Twistle ton’s wish was the wish of the whole room, and Mr. Lambkin, taking off his rings, and playfully twirling himself round on the music stool till it was the right height, commenced operations. Mrs. Twistleton beat time with her fan ; the other ladies followed her example. Ihe young gen tie men took the opportunity to close up round the piano with countenances ex pressive of admiration for Handel, and a plaintive appeal to Mr. Lambkin not to force them to the unmanly necessity of shedding tears. Miss Edie was in con vulsions of laughter, probably at some joke of the Count, who was standing oyer her, but then she was a privileged indivi dual.
Finally, when Mr. Lambkin ended with a thump, Mrs. Twistleton declared raptur ously that it was the prettiest thing ever composed, and everybody echoed, “Quite the prettiest. Thank you, Mr. Lambkin, so kind of you,” and Mrs. Twistleton rushed out of the room with a bland “ Good night,” carrying Miss Edie in her train, with the inseparable Count attend ing them to the last ; then I penetrated into the sanctum where Charles presided over his spoons and brushed his waist coats ; found him there, carried him out on to the parade to smoke a cigar, and un folded to him certain conjectures I had formed on the subject of Count Bouilli. The result of the confabulation was that Charles brought me at intervals, both on that evening and the next morning, various articles of wearing apparel from the Count’s bedchamber. All, alas ! bore the inscription A.B.—Albert Bouilli; however, I was determined to find some clew to another name. It is so hateful to be baffled in one’s suspicions. Charles had entered eagerly into the service, and we carried on our operations during the whole week with the keenness of detec tives. Meanwhile the Count was making small work with Miss Edie’s little heart, walk ing with her on the pier, driving with her in the magenta carriage, and having the impudence to propose a ride, which Mrs. Twistleton agreed toon the condition of my accompanying the pair. I incurred the hatred of Miss Edie for a whole after noon, because I refused to do anything of the sort. So firmly convinced was lof the Count’s rascality, that I ventured, even without an atom of proof producible, to hint as much to Mrs. Twistleton.
“ Lor’, Mr. Smith, how unkind of you to say so. But there, her pa’ll be dpwn on Saturday, and he’ll see that it’s all right. ” I began to be afraid, however, that Mr. Twistleton would find Miss Edie and this precious Count were on such intimate terms that a separation could not be easily effected, and so Charles and I did not relax our inquisitorial exertions. On Friday morning came the looked-for confirmation of my suspicions. Charles came running into my room with a piece of a tom letter in his hand, whereon were the traces of a recent shave.
“Why do I find this, sir, when the fellar don’t shave ?” ■ . “ Because, Charles, his beard is false, and he does shave. ” His beard was false as his French was false ; I had suspected the one from the first time I heard him speak ; how stupid of me not to have guessed at the rest of his imposture. He was an Englishman I could swear, with a strong growth of red beard under his oily black one, as the paper in my hand showed me. Taking counsel with Charles as to the best means of thrusting this impostor out of the house without making Chohnon deley Mansion the talk of all Brighton, I decided upon fetching Mr. Twistleton from town as a preliminary step, while Charles should see that the Count went to no extreme lengths in my absence. I was off by the next train, and in the afternoon found Mr. Twistleton in his back office. [to be continued.]
MARCH 13, 1880.
Printed and published by Horace ..John 7 ' Weeks and Charles Dixon, at their ; Printing Office, East Street, Asbburtcr „ Saturday, March. 13, 1880,.
Business Notices -OST THIS ADVERTISEMENT SHOULD BE CAREFULLY READ AND RE MEMBERED BY EVERYONE IN TERESTED IN FENCING. THE PATENT OYAL SAMSON FENCE WIRE! Has now been before the public for four years, and during that time 5,000 TONS HAVE BEEN SOLD, Giving very great satisfaction, in proof of which we hold numerous testimonials from well-known colonists ; and the demand is daily increasing to such an extent, that numerous spurious imitations have lately been introduced in the various markets of Australia and New Zealand, for the sole purpose of damaging the reputation of the Patent Oval Samson Wire. The Samson Wire Was patented and introduced four years ago in Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, and Now Zealand ; and the principal claim set fourth was itsbeingmade Oval to prevent fraud. Yet, in the face of these patents, firms—many of respectable standing—have, for the sake of a paltry commission, lent themselves to the intro duction of various spurious imitations, which render them liable to actions at law, and annoyance and disappointment to the users.
We would poinfc out to intending pur chasers that any person erecting Oval Wire Fences, other than the Patent Oval Sam son, renders himself liable for damages. The Patent Acta on this point are very explicit; therefore, after this notice no excuse can Be made. Wehave had instances brought under our notice where some persons have been so un principled as to mix the Spurious Oval Wire amongst the Patent Oval Samson in order to make a sale, and damage the the reputation of the genuine article. Wo have a great aversion to take legal proceedings in this matter, but shall be compelled to, in self-defence, unless these practices are at once stopped. The public, when purchasing, are there fore cautioned to see that each coil bears a tin tally thus ; PATENT OVAL SAMSON WIRE, IN OVAL ; And the Patentee’s Tally or Trade Mark : M B . R IN PADLOCK. Manufactured by the Whitecross Wire Company, Warrington, England, By using the Patent Oval Fence Wire you get a better and cheaper fence than any other, and the best proofs are the imitations already referred to. jzsS'A comprehensive circular as to its advantages, with numerous testimonials from well-known colonists, will he posted to any address on applicatiou. The state Forests of Victoria are fenced with the Patent Oval Samson Fence Wire ; the one at Bookie is, without doubt, the beat Wire Fence in Australia, and people come from great distances to see it. PRICES GREATLY REDUCED. ADDRESS M'Lean Bros. & Rigg 3 | IMPORTERS, 69 ELIZABETH STREET, MELBOURNE. TRADE MARK: M B R IN PADLOCK. We undertake through our agents, to deliver the Patent Oval Samson Wire at any port in Australia or New Zealand, either direct from England or Melbourne. Inquiries by telegram promptly answered. REWARD. —Fencers throughout the Colonies who can give information as to the erection of Oval Wire Fences, other than the Patent Oval Samson Wire, will find it to their advantage to communicate with Messrs. M'Lean Brothers and Rigg, 61) Elizabeth street, Melbourne.
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ASHBURTON, TUESDAY, MARCH 16, 1880.
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Auctioneers and Commisssion Agents ALFRED HARRISON, AUCTIONEER, COMMISSION AGENT, ETC. SALES, Sales of Stock, Mer chandise, Furniture and Effects, also Pigs, Fowls, and General Produce. WEEKLY SALE Every SATURDAY at 12 o’clock. SALE ATTENDED. ntries can be made at my office or at the Yards. Agent for the Transatlantic Fire Insurance Company. 5 EDMISTON BROS. & GTJNDRY (late bullock AND CO.), ASHBURTON, General Merchants, Auctioneers, Stock, Station, Estate, and Commission Agents. Sales of Stock, Farm Implements, &c., will be held at their Yards, Ashbur ton, and the Tinwald Yards, on alternate TUESDAYS. CASH ADVANCES Made on Stock, Produce, Ac., consigned for Positive Salg^. EDMISTON BROS. & GUNDRY. 19 FARMERS AND OTHERS. Messrs, acland, Campbell, & CO. are prepared to supply Farmers and others with Station Stores, Fencing Wire, Fencing Staples, Standards, &c., at Lowest Rates, and of First-class quality. AGENTS FOR THE ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY. CAPITAL £2,000,000 NSURANCES EFFECTED AT LOWEST RATES. ACLAND, CAMPBELL & CO., 65 Auctioneers. pREDK. pAVITT, E/ st Street (Close to the Railway Station) Ashburton, Land and General Commission Agent. Orders taken for—Sydney Drays, Newcastle Coal, and Malvern (by the truck load), Build ing Materials of all kinds. Fencing Wire, Agriculture English and Ameri can, &C.. ) 0 r x MESSRS. poyntz & CO., AND, jgSTATE, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS. Rents and Debts Collected. Money advanced on Freehold Security. 7 WILLIAM ADAMS, Accountant and General Commission Agent. . W, A. has started busines as above in the Cottage next Road Board Office, A sh burton. Tradesmens’ books kept, Accounts Rendered, Rents Collected, Letters Written, business or private, Contractors’ Partnership Accounts Adjusted. Charges Moderate. WILLIAM ADAMS, Next Road Board Office, 512 g Ashburton. W. R. BOYLE, Moore street, Ashburton, Accountant, land, estate, and GENERAL AGENT. Loans negotiated. Absentees represented. Agent for the Victorian Insurance Com pany. Certificated Accountant in Bank ruptcy. 458 g Millers, &c. SAUNDERS BROS-, MILLERS, Grain Merchants, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS. Offices — EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Mills — GREAT SOUTH ROAD. AGENTS‘ FOR THE LONDON AND LANCASHIRE FIRE INSURANCE COf And THE WALLSEND COLLLIERY. GRAIN STORED on account of farmers at lowest rates, and received for consignment by rail. IM w MOFFAT begs to inform the inhabitants of Ashburton districts that his EW FLOUR MILL AT WAKANUI HAS COMMENCED WORK, And hopes, by strict attention to busi ness, and turning out a First-class article, to merit a share of public support. Special attention paid to Gristing, and Farmers from a distance can have their Grist ground by return 31
Insurance. Liverpool and London and GLOBE INSURANCE COM PANY. Capital £2,000,000. Reserve Fund ... £1,300,000. Grain Insured whilst Growing, in Stook or Stacked. Every other description of Insurance at rates as low as any other office. LOCAL AGENTS. J. Stanley Bruce ... Ashburton. A, R. Markham ... Chertsey 484 g V"ORTH BRITISH AND MEROAN TILE INSURANCE COMPANY. Established, a.d. 1809. Capital ... ... ... £2,000,000 Losses already indemnified... £5,000,000 Reserve ... ... ... £1,156,000 Ashburton Agents— -3820 POYNTZ & CO. THE LONDON & LANCASHIRE FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Capital— Fully Subscribed, £1,500,000. JURE INSURANCES of all kinds taken at lowest rates, special attention being given to Stack, Farm Building, and other Agricultural Risks. Applications by letter for insurance will be promptly attended to. The London and Lancashire being purely a Fire Company, the whole of its resources are available to meet Fire claims and this feature will at once commend itself to the public, for the resources of the Company can never be applied to the settlement of Life Claims or Marine Losses, but every penny of its Capital (the whole of which could be called up at any time), together with its reserves, are available for Losses by Fire, and offer a complete guarantee that all engagements ■ft ill be fully carried out. Claims are met with promptitude and liberality. Agents for Ashburton— SAUNDERS BROS. 6 Building Materials. BRICKS. rjHE UNDERSIGNED having COM. PLETED ffieir KILN at Ashburton, are prepared to SUPPLY BRICKS, equal tc any made in the Colony, at any Station up or down. Samples to be seen at the Company'* Offices, Ashburton, Rakaia, and Y.inslowj W. MONTGOMERY & CO [Limited] 32 TOTARA ! TOTARA ! ! TOTARA ! ! ! NOTICE. To members of County Councils, Road Boards, Contractors, and others. THE undersigned desires to notify that he is prepared to supply SAWN TOTARA (cr Black Pine) for Bridges, Culverts Slabbing wells, or other purposes, of any dimensions, and in large or small quanti ties to suit customers. ALPHEUS HAYES, Timber Merchant, East street, Ashburton. N.B. —Building Timber, Firewood, Stakes, &c., now on sale at the yards, East street, near Railway station, at lowest current rates, or can be delivered at any station along the line direct from the mills. Firewood by the truck-load at greatly reduced prices. 967a*—413g Ashburton steam saw mills SASH AND DOOR MANUFACTORY. G. PARKIN, Proprietor, BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR. Moore Street, Every description of Timber and Building Materials in Stock and supplied on most reasonable tenns. Plans prepared and Estimates Given on tl.e shortest notice. 26 Archery material.—Bows from ss. each. Arrows from ss. doz. H M, JONES, Stationer, Baring Square.
Hotels. BUTLER’S FAMILY HOTEL, ASHBURTON. J. F. BUTLER (Late of Arahura, West Coast) to inform liis friends and the public generally that he has opened the above large and commodious hotel, which is situated at the CORNER OF CASS AND HAVELOCK STREETS, And is convenient to the Railway Station. Excellent accommodation for travellers, families, and boarders. All wines and spirits of t he best brands. One of Alcock’s best billiard tables. 965a-417e JOHN TISCH begs to inform bis friends and the public that he has TAKEN THE ALFORD FOREST HOTEL, Alford Forest. First-class accommodation at moderate charges. Wines, ales, and spirits of best quality. Good stabling and paddocks. Horses and buggies on hire. A con veyance meets the 11.35 a.m. train at Methven Station, returning at once to Al ford Forest. 598 g THE WHEATSHEAF HOTEL, Wheatstone. Q H. WILLCOCKS, the Proprietor of the above fine Hotel can now offer Acom modaiion which cannot be surpassed in any house in Canterbury, and wishes to inform his friends and the public generally that everything in his power will be done to make his patrons comfortable. The rooms are splendidly furnished and well ventilated. First-class Stabling and Paddocks in connection with the Hotel. Wines and Spirits of the Best Brands. G. H. WILLCOCKS, Proprietor, 138 Wheatsheaf Hotel. Boarding Houses. CENTRAL TEMPERANCE HOTEL, Baring Square (Near Town Hall). RF. -OPENING of the above commo dious and centrally situated Pri vate and Commercial Hotel. ' T. BROAD BELT, PROPRIETOR, Is prepared to give Superior Accommoda tion to Boarders and the Travelling Public on REASONABLE TERMS. Weekly Board and Lodging ... £1 Weekly Board ... ... ... 14s. MEALS AT ALL HOURS. Dinner on Saturday from 11.30. Beds (single), Is. 6d. Private Room for Lames, 153—624 a Publications. NEW ZEALAND WESLEYAN Published Monthly. JUST ARRIVED, the “ New Zealand Wesleyan” for March. Price 6d Sold at the Herald and Guardian Office, East Street. WEEKS AND DIXON, Agents. AGRICULTURAL PAPERS.. fpHE PUBLISHERS have much pleasure in intimating to the Farmers of the Couuty of Ashburton, that they havejssued a reprint in pamphlet form of a selection of AGRICULTURAL PAPERS Read before the Lincoln Farmers’ Club, compiled by J. Stanley Bruce, Esq., Price One Shilling. Orders for the above pamphlet, ac companied by thirteen stamps, should be addresssed to WEEKS & DIXON, Publishers, East Street. ALMANAC for 1880, printed on a neat card, with Ashburton Direc tory, Postal and Railway Guide, can be obtained gratuitiously at the “ Guardian ” Office. FORMS PRINTED “To Let” and “ For Sale ” —can be obtained at th« Herald Office,
NOTICE TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. WHEN you want any Copper, Zinc, Iron, or Tinware made or re paired it will be to your interest to con sult ' JOSEPH HYDE, Moore street, Ashburton, And he will cure all complaints cheaply. 4COa T. CHAMBERS, jgOOT AND SHOEMAKER, East Street, Ashburton. Boots and Shoes of all kinds Sewn or Pegged. Repairs Attended To. 48 TINWALD STORE. JAMBS ESCOTT, GENERAL STOREKEEPER, IRONMONGER, DRAPER, &c., &c., &c. 390 g FINE Cream-Laid ENVELOPES, No. 6 ; extra secure shape, ONLY 9s. 6d. per 1000; 50c, 55.; 250, 35., NETT CASH. ALSO, — BANK NOTE AND LETTER PAPER WEEKS & DIXON, DIRECT IMPORTERS, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL STATIONERS, ASHBURTON “HERALD” OFFICE. T. A. GATES, ABINET MAKER, PICTURE FRAME MAKER, AND UNDERTAKER, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, ASHBURTON. 4 JUST ARRIVED. PAPER BAGS, PAPER BAGS. r(ONFECTIONERS, Fruiterers, / Grocers, Drapers, Seedsmen, &c., can be supplied with Paper Bags, all sizes, and Printed or Plain. WEEKS AND DIXON, General Printers, East street North. SCHOOL Requisites and Artist M ite rials. H. M. JONES, Static ier, Bari Square. 03/ jpNVELOPES, NOTEPAPER, EN VELOPES, NOT E PAPER.—The cheapest ever offered in Ashburton, at the Herald Office, Wholesale Stationery Depot, ‘Saunders’ Buildings.
MARBLE CHIMNEY PIECES— ALL PATTERNS AND DESIGNS. WASHING, WRINGING, AND MANGLING MACHINES— ALL SIZES IN STOCK. Business Notices. IRONMONGERY. IRONMONGERY. CHEAPEST HOUSE IN CHRISTCHURCH. E. CROSS & CO.* WHOLESALE AND RETAIL IRONMONGERS, Corner of Colombo and Hereford Streets, ofposite Bank of New Zealand, CHRISTCHURCH, BEG to call the attention of their Customers and the public generally to their varied and well-assorted stock of every description of BUILDERS’ AND GENERAL IRONMONGERY, BRUSHWARE, Ac., &c.; also, always on hand, a large stock of Oils, Paints, Paperhangings, Varnishes, Ac, ; also, now landing, ex Elmiranda, from New York direct—Two and- Three-Pronged Hay Forks, all lengths ; Two and Three-Row Hay Rakes jyimerican Scythe Snathes, Lawn Mowers, and every description Si Yankee Notions. FLY TRAPS ! FLY TRAPS ! FLY TRAPS ! BANGES. BANGES. BANGES. CHEAPER THAN EVER. F/NROSS & CO. have now on hand one of the Largest , Stocks of Scotch and Leamington Ranges in the Colonies, and are now offering them at considerably reduced prices, and would call the attention of Architects, Builders, and the public generally to an inspection. RANGES —Watson and Gow’s “Etna,” with cast-iron oven and boiler, 3ft wide—£s. Ditto as above, with oven and side boiler, and bright hands and mould, 3ft. Sin. wide— L 7 10s. Leamington Ranges, all sizes, from 2ft. 9in. to 6ft., and all prices from £4 each. REGISTER GRATES —Fine cast front with brick hack—7d. per inch. Ground front and brick back—KM. per inch. Wright’s Patent Bivalve, with steel and ormolu bead, all sizes and patterns, from 60s. each. EUBNISHESTG DEPARTMENT. Being overstocked in this Department we are determined to sell at a little over cost, and give our Customers the benefit of the in creased tariff, also to make room for shipments now landing, and to arrive, we invite recent arrivals and others to an inspection. We have also now landing ex Hurunui—OlL CLOTHS, all Widths; CARPETS of every description; HEARTH RUGS; Hessians, striped for Cabinet makers; Scrim, Ac., Ac. Also, to arrive per Hereford, Pleiades, and other vessels—White Lead, Oils, Varnishes, and Colors of every description. All Goods delivered Free within One Mile of Post Office. Country orders carefully packed, and every attention given. 452 g FURNISHING GOODS OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS. CARPENTERS’ TOOLS AT REDUCED PRICES.
R CULLEN, GENERAL CARRIER . and FORWARDING AGENT, Burnett street, Ashburton. Trains at tended daily, and all orders promptly at tended to. 4COg FRANCIS PHILIP O’REILLY, Bakeisteh, Solicitor, & Conveyancer, TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON, Next Messrs. Oit and Co.’s. 3G2g WM. ANDERSON, SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER, Ashburton, TT AS always in STOCK a complete O. assortment of every description of Saddlery, Harness, Whips, Saddlers’ Iron mongery, &c., imported direct from Eng land. Goods to order manufactured on the premises of the best Materials, and at the lowest rates. 11 SHBURTON TORE. The Oldest Established Business in the County of Ashburton. D. WILLIAMSON AND CO., DRAPERS, GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, TEA, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS. The Best House in Town for MEN’S, BOYS’, AND YOUTHS’ READY-MADE CLOTHING. CELEBRATED BOOT AND SHOE DEPOT. 14 MEDICAL HALL. Established 1874. Q A M B R ! D G E, DRUGGIST, FAMILY AND DISPENSING CHEMIST, Has always in Stock— SPONGES—Honeycomb and Turkey Toilet TRUSSES—Common Circular, Cole’s, Sal mon and Ody’s, Mocmain, &c. ELASTIC STOCKINGS Knee Caps, Wristlets, and Anklets ; Abdominal Belts in Silk and Thread. FEEDING BOTTLES—Mather’s, Maw’s, Dean’s, Stocker’s, Ayrton and Saun ders’, O’Connell’s. INFANTS’ FOODS—Liebig’s, Hard’s, Neave’s, Ridge’s, Nestle’s. COD LIVER OILS—De Jongh’s, Lang ton’s, Moller’s, Foxe’s, Southall Bros. PERFUMERY—Piesse and Lubin’s, Rim mel’s, Gosnell’s, Briedenbach’s, Low’s, The Crown Perfumery Company’s HORSE AND CATTLE MEDICINES, HOMOEOPATHIC MEDICINES—Death and Ross’s, Turner’s, and Martin’s. TEETH CAREFULLY EXTRACTED, 2 BROWN PAPER, strong, and large sheets, at per lb. WEEKS AND DIXON, Stationers, East street North (near the Railwry Station), Ash burton. CHRISTMAS Number Young Ladies’ Journal, London Journal, Family Herald, Family Reader, Boys’ Standard, &c. Just arrived. H. M. Jones, Sta tioner, Baring Square. OFFICE and Pocket Diaries for 1880 H. M. Jones, Stationer, Baring Square,
Business Notices- TE have just received a large con signment of the genuine BED CINCHONA BABK (Cinclioiiße Rubrse Cortex), Highly recommended by the medical faculty as an infallible remedy for restoring to health those suffering from the effects of EXCESSIVE DRINKING. Sold only in Jib. and 11b. packets, 12s. 6d. and 21s. each. Holman’s Liver and Stomach Pads still in stock. GOULD & CO., Chemists, Co2g • Christchurch. J. R. CHAPMAN, JpAINTER, GLAZIER, PAPER HANGER & SIGNWRITER, Importer of Paper-hangings, White Lead, Glass, &c. The trade supplied at lowert Wholesale Prices. 17 Auctioneers, &c. J. E. BUCHANAN AND CO., AUCTIONEERS, LAND AND ESTATE AGENTS, ASHBURTON. PROPERTIES. IIHE following, amongst other PRO PERTIES, are placed in the Auction eer’s hands for LEASE and SALE;— ASHBURTON— A splendid paddock of 5 acres near Township. Six acres close to N. E. Belt. Sections near Gas Works. House and garden, Burnett St. Capital 4-Roomed House, Peter St. ASHBURTON FORKS— -190 acres with splendid Creek. 200 acres in crop, fenced and sub divided. Good house and out buildings. WAKANUI — 100 acres near Moffatt’s Mill. 150 acres in crop. SEAFIELD — 400 acres fenced and subdivided. 19G acres fenced and subdivided. DROMORE - 400 acres fenced and subdivided. Good Stable and Cottage. CHERTSEY— A few Township Sections. 150 acres near Railway. J. E. BUCHANAN & Co., 415 g Auctioneers. Public Notices. WAKANUI ROAD DISTRICT. ALL RATES not paid by March 15th will be SUED FOE, without further notice. By order, JAMES WILKIE. 601g-162c Collecter. NEW ZEALAND TRUST AND LOAN COMPANY (LIMITED). QAPITAL £1,000,000. SUMS OF £3OO ™ £20,000 READY TO BE ADVANCED UPON FREEHOLD SECURITIES. Information can he obtained upon appli cation to J. 0. M‘DOWALL, Manager, 578 g Hereford street, Christchurch. TO FARMERS. THE UNDERSIGNED are CASH PURCHASERS of WHEAT, OATS, and BARLEY, and are prepared to SHIP WHEAT to the English markets on farmers’ account at the lowest possible cost. P. CUNNINGHAM & CO., sClg Ashburton and Christchurch.
Business Notices. JUST ARRIVED, CHOICE ASSORTMENT or OFFICE am HOUSEHOLD STATIONERY PAPER BAGS, ACCOUNT BOOKS, DIARIES, &c. To Meet the Requirements of the County of Ashburton, WEEKS & DIXON Are now Importing, direct from the makers. Every description of Commercial, Law, and General Stationery, which they are in a position to supply, wholesale or retail, at prices that will compare favorably with any house in the Colony. The Goods now being opened up include a Choice Assortment of Plain and Fancy Note Papers and Envelopes, and some very superior kinds. 10 3 CASES STATIONERY BALES PAPER 10 2 Commercial and Law Stationery Notepapers in great variety Envelopes of the newest styles Inkstands and Bottles Pens and Penholders Pencils and Pencil Cases Account and Pocket Books, Etc. Biscuit Bags Flour Bags Milliners’ Bags. Wholesale and Retail. LIBERAL DISCOUNT FOR CASH. BOOKS (SCRAP, ALBUMS, &c.,"&c.) We have a small lot of the above, and being desirous of clearing out these articles, we shall be glad to dispose of them at VERY LOW RATES, so as to make room for incoming consigments of General Stationery. WEEKS AND DIXON Saunders’ Buildings, BAST STREET ASHBURTON.
Business Notices. CE 'ITRAL SHOEING FORGE, Tancred street, Railway crossing, (Opposite Orr and Co.’s.) ROBB and BURNS, Agricultural Im plement Makers, General Black smiths, Wheelwrights, Machinists, &c., beg to announce to the public of Ashbur ton that they have commenced business as above, and hope to merit a share of public support. HORSE SHOEING GUARANTEED TO SATISFACTION. 560 a GREENSTREET FORGE, Ashburton Forks. WILLIAM REYELL, Blacksmith, Wheelright, and Agricultural Machinist, TTAYING considerably extended his Business Premises, can guarantee all work entrusted to him to be executed in a thoroughly competent manner, and with despatch. 359 g Q H A RL E S REID, A SHBURTON SHOEING FORGE, Corner of East and Dodson streets. A large and varied experience in the manufacture and repair of Agricultural Implements and Machinery, warrants C. R. in guaranteeing sound and satis-, factory material and workmanship. Horses safely and scientifically shod on the spot. 252 TO FARMERS, LIVERY STABLE KEEPERS, SPORTING MEN, AND OTHERS OWNING HORSES. GEORGE KIDD, Moore Street, BEGS to announce the fact that the PRICE for SHOEING hacks and light draught HORSES is now REDUCED to 7s. per set, and that all horses of this description will be specially attended to by himself. Horses liable to cut are shod on a prin ciple of George Kidd’s own invention, which has proved an effectual cure for brushing. All kinds of blacksmith’s work, and repairs to agricultural machineiy of any description done on the shortest notice. GEORGE KIDD, 75c-526g Moore street, Ashburton. JOHN NDERSON, CANTERBURY FOUNDRY, CHRISTCHURCH, Sole Agent for the M‘SHERRY GRAIN DRILLS, Will have on sale for next season a full assortment of these machines, varying from 10 to 17 hoes. Hoes, spring and peg, six to seven inches apart. Reapers and Binders by M'Cormick and Wood. Wire and extras for same. All kinds of plough fittings, shares, &c., kept on hand or cast at short notice. Fencing standards and wire, millstones, grindstones, flour dressing silk, leather and indiarubber belting and hose, reaper sections, machine oils, field gates, horse shoes and nails, rivets, bolts, nuts, plate and bar iron, steel, and every requisite for smiths’ work, all kinds of engine and boiler mountings, boiler and gas lubes, &c., Ac. Machinery of every description made on the most modern principles and design. Estimates and drawings furnished on application. Indents to Great Britain or America executed on favourable terms. Sole agent for Aveling and Porter, Rochester, England. G and 8-h.p. Trac tion Engines by them on sale. Sole agent for John Wallace and Co., of London and Dundee, manufactures of Rolled Joists, &c. Sizes, prices, and cata logues on application. 312 Conveyances. THE LONGBEACH COACH! aEORGE WILLCOCKS respectfully acknowledges the liberal support which he has received during the short time his Coach has been running, and solicits a continuance of the same. The fares by Willcocks’ coach are exactly 3d. per mile ordinary fares, and l|d. per mile for Saturday return. They are as under— Longbeach to Ashburton, ordinary 65., return Bs. Waterton to Ashburton, 3s. 6d. ordi nary, 6s. return. Ashton to Ashburton, 3s. ordinary, 6s. return. Wheatstone to Ashburton, 2s. 6d. ordinary, 4s. return. SINGLE FARE RETURN ON SATURDAYS. The coach leaves the Booking Office, Quill’s Commercial Hotel, each day at 3.15 ; Post Office, 3.30. 0 a ECOOKSON, Wills Street, runs the , MAIL COACH from Ashburton Railway Station to Green Street, Alford Forest, and Mount Somers, every Tuesday and Friday, returning Wednesday and Saturday at 3 p.m. ■mETHYEN TO ALFORD FOREST."" JOHN TISCH begs to inform the pub lic that his COACH LEAVES AL FORD FOREST DAILY at 9 a. m. for the Methven Railway Station, to meet the 11.25 a.m. train from Christchurch and Rakaia, and returns to Alford Forest at twelve o’clock. Parcels and orders punctually attended to. All unstamped letters taken along the road to be charged at parcel rates. JOHN TISCH, 5970 Alford Forest. HINIQUY’S LECTURES.—Just Ar rived, New Edition H. M. Jokes, Baring Square. |
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STEAMERS LEAVE LYTTELTON AS UNDER. For Wellington— Ladybird, This Day, March 16. Passengers by 3.55 p. m. train. To be followed by Rotomahana, on Thursday, March 18. For Napier, Gisborne, Tauranga and Auckland —Rotomahana, Thursday, March 18. Passengers by 2.40 p.m. train. To be followed by Hawea, on Saturday, March 20. Fob Port Chalmers —Arawata, This Day, Tuesday, March 16. Fob Melbourne, via Bluff and Hobart Town —Arawata, This Day, Tues day, March 16. Passengers by 2 '4O train. To be followed by Tararua, Tuesday, March 23, not calling at Hobart Town. Fob Sydney —Te Anau, Thursday, March 25. Fob Akaroa— Waitaki, Thursday, March 18. For Picton, Nelson, Taranaki, and Manukau Ladybird, This Day, Marsh 16. Passengers by 355 p.m. train.
COMMERCIAL.
MAIL NOTICES.
Mails close at the Chief Post Office, Christchurch, for the following places (subject to necessary alterations) as under: — Tuesday, March 16. For Otago and Australian Colonies, per Arawata. For Chatham Islands, per Island Lily, at 9.30 a.m. ; guard’s van, 10.30 a.m. train. The next mail for the United Kingdom, via San Francisco, will be closed at Christ church on March 27th, and will be due in London on May 11th. SYDNEY J. DICK, Chief Postmaster. Mails close at the Ashburton Post Office, as follows : For Christchurch and North at 10.20 a.m. 4.30 p.m., and 8 p.m., daily. For Chertsey at 10.20 a.m daily. For Rakaia at 10.20 a.m and 4.30 p.m daily. For Dunedin, Tinwald Winslow, Hinds, Coldstream, Rangitata, Orari, Winchester, and Geraldine, a. 10.20 a.m, daily. For Temuka. Timaru, and South at 10.20 a.m and 3.30 p.m daily. For Greenstreet, Ashburton Forks, Mount Somers, and Ashburton Gorge on Tuesdays and Fridays at 10.30 a.m For Ashton, Waterton, and Longbeach, at 5.15 p.m. daily. For Wakanui and Seafield, on Mondays and Thursdays, 7.30 p.m. W. St. G. Douglas, Postmaster.
The Ashburton Guardian. COUNTY AGRICULTURAL & SPORTING RECORDER TUESDAY, MARCH 16, 1880.
For a week past the chief topic of talk in every coterie in the county has been the charge of libel preferred by Mr. E. G. Crisp, solicitor, against Mr. Joseph Ivess, proprietor of the “Ashburton Mail.” Wliile the case was pending, of course, it was not our place to make any remark one way or other on the subject. The case is decided so far as the Resident Magistrate is concerned, and will probably now go before a higher Court. We are not surprised at this result, nor will we be surprised to learn, when the case comes before the Supreme Court, that the judg ment is adverse to the defendant. Still, to a great extent Mr. Ivess is entitled to public sympathy. According to his lights, he pounced upon what he believed to be a great wrong to the public, and, as out of the fullness of the heart the mouth speaketh, so we may measure the depths of Mr. Ivess’ feeling by the strength of his language. Possibly the strength of his feelings caused the promptness with which he moved in the matter of Miss Callaghan’s letter, but it is never safe to utter judg ment against a man until a fair chance has been given to the supposed offender to clear himself, and the full facts of the case are available. In Mx*. Crisp’s case, at the first blush, and supposing that the £IOO salary he received covered all costs, there was an apparent reason for any defaulting ratepayer feeling indignant when a charge for a letter making the demand was made in addition to the rates he owed. We confess to having ourselves thought there was something out of joint when we first heard of the charge, for the understanding around the Council table seemed to be that the salary paid to their solicitor covered all costs. But then we knew Mr. Crisp, and believed him to be a gentleman, and so waited until he should explain his conduct to the Council before we delivered om-selves upon it. We had the same chance to attack Mr. Crisp that the “Mail” had, axxd the same reason for that matter, but chose to be more cautious and more just, and gave the Boi-ough Solicitor that fair play which every man is entitled to. The “ Mail” did not do so, and the x'esult is a charge of libel. The evidence given in the case goes to show that Mr. Crisp was only acting as any other solicitor would have acted under the circumstances, and the blame lies less with him, if any lies with him at all, than with the Borough Council, the terms of whose contract were not clear enough as to what charges were to be made by the solicitor they engaged. We pass over the fact elicited in Court that Mr. Ivess helped to stir up the ques tion by injudicious meddling, in concoct ing Miss Callaghan’s letter to the Council, and ho thus, to a certain extent, laid him self open to a charge of hunting up an opportunity to make the attack out of which all the proceedings have arisen. We oxxly hope this little escapade will be a lesson to him that it is a difficult thing to combine the position of a fair journalist and a consistent public man. To be a journalist worthy of the name a man re quires unflinching pluck, and the courage of his own opinions, but to these be must rt dd, if he would command the respect rt his constituents, prudence and caution and a kind toleratioxx of those who honestly differ from him in opinion. When he has a wrong to redress—provided he has found out that a real wrong exists— he must attack that wrong and the perpe trators of it, fearing not a man because of his position and influence, but boldly de fending the right, and if he admits of any respect of persons at all, his leaning ought to be to the side of the weak. He ought to slxow due respect for constituted authority, but when constituted authority makes a palpable error, or is guilty of a wilful wrong, his pen should know no stint com patible with the language of a gentleman, and his denunciation should be as vigorous as fair and square criticism will allow. The press is perhaps the greatest power in modern civilisation, and while its free dom is assured tfie liberty of the subject will be well conserved; but while its liberty makes it an all-potent power for good, that liberty run mad and degenerat ing into license will change it into an equally potent agency of evil. It is well that all liberty is bounded by the law that keeps it within the region of liberty, and out of that of license, otherwise we should soon have reason to wish for less liberty. This laiv of libel which has just been put in operation against Mr. Ivess is the barrier civilisation has put between the liberty of
the press and the license of the press—and we never hear that law attacked until it has been put in motion. But the man who knows he is right, and- knows it be cause he has left no means of proof untried, will seldom have cause to fear the law of libel, if he attacks a wrong-doer courage ously, yet honorably and temperately, after due search for and elicitation of the truth.
In our issue of this morning Mr. Ivess tenders an apology to Mr. Harry Friedlander for the charges he brought against him in the article out of which the libel case now pending arose. The apology is full and unreserved, and doubtless will be satisfactory to Mr. Fried hinder. Surely the case between Mr. Crisp and Mr. Ivess might be settled in the same way, for there is no necessity whatever that the aid of the Supreme Court should be called in to settle the case. The glorious uncertainties of law may perhaps clear Mr. Ivess before the higher Court, while the same uncertain ties may commit him to prison. Under any circumstances both lie and Mr. Crisp have been put to much trouble, and will be put to more should the case go on, while a host of witnesses, heartily sick of the case already, will be required to waste still more time over it. And we think all could be and no honor lost to Mr. Ivess, could he and Mr. Crisp settle the case as between them in the way it has been settled as between Mr. Ivess and Mr. Friedlander. Mr. Crisp is not the good hearted man we have always known him if he refuses to be content with an apology now that the case has been heard before the R,M.
In another column will be found a letter signed “ Ratepayer,” .on the subject of the proposed division of the Longbeach district into Wards. We agree with a great deal of what our correspondent states. To begin with, the ratepayers about Waterton and Wheatstone did not elect only their own men until their spending power had come nearly to an end, the great bulk of the large Government grants having by that time been expended. As to “Ratepayer’s” complaint of the dry land having to pay for making drains in the Longbeach swamp, there is some modicum of truth in it. The Longbeach swamps cover a very large area of country, the dry lands comparatively little. All the roads necessary for the dry land have long ago been made. There is not a land owner between the the Ashburton and Hinds on the shingly land who has not a well formed road on the frontage to his section ; but there is a tremendous acre age of swamp which is as yet inaccessible. “ Ratepayer ” appears to consider that the expenditure of the Road Board money in drainage is a misappropriation of funds, but it is far from it. It is, in fact, one of the Boards most important duties to see to the proper drainage of roads. And the dry districts of Longbeach have certainly no right to find fault with their share of the expenditure. The Great South road, a large portion of Graham’s, Ford’s, the Longbeach, Winslow, and other roads, are certainly in the dry district, and have cost a good round sum of money ; and, chain for chain, we do not think the cost in a large number of instances has varied to any considerable extent. So far as our correspondent’s complaint as to the assessment is concerned, we must agree with him ; but as the assessor has had his roll condemned, and has been ordered to prepare a fresh one, it would bo premature to pass a judgment on a document still in embryo ; besides, “Rate payer” lias the Rating Act to guide him as to the proper method of lodging ap peals, if he considers he is charged too much or his neighbor too little. As to the contemplated movement in the direction of still further dividing the district, we have already expressed our opinions on the inadvisableness of that course. The Longbeach Road District as at present constituted is paying a good salary for a clerk and surveyor, who, to say the least of it, can have very little to do, seeing that no contracts are in ex istence. There is no money to spend, and if a split takes place it will only lead to the appointment of another officer to shave the duties of the present one, while additional buildings and office expenditure will be required.
Mail Notice. —The mails for Sydney per Ringarooma close at Auckland on Tuesday, 16th, at 2 p. m. Novelty. —ln another column Messrs. Everett Bros, announce their intention of giving a grand concert in the Town Hall this week, the whole of the proceeds of which are to be given for benevolent pur poses in Ashburton. A number of ladies and gentlemen of known talent have been secured from Christchurch with the object of making the entertainment a signal success. Wesleyan. —On Sunday next there ai’e to be thanksgiving services held in all the Wesleyan Methodist Churches in the dis trict of Canterbury. The Rev. Mr. Keall, making the announcement on Sunday last from the pulpit, said it would be a fitting opportunity for the congrega tion to give some pecuniary aid to the trust or building fund, and hoped the matter would be very liberally responded to, as help was much required to meet de mands upon the trustees of the Church. Induction Services. —On Thursday first the presbyterial services in connection with the induction of the Rev. Mr. West brooke to the Presbyterian charge at Rakaia will be held. These will be held in the Rakaia Town Hall, commencing at 11 o’clock in the forenoon, and in the evening a tea meeting in celebration of the induction will be held, at which all the clergymen who took part in the cere mony in the forenoon will be present. The excellent choir of the Ashburton church will also be present, and contribute anthems, &c., under the baton of Mr. Savage, conductor of psalmody, and Mr, Stott presiding at the harmonium. Tussock Eire.—A tussock fire of some extent was the cause of considerable alarm in Rakaia on Sunday. It commenced shortly before divine service began, and while the wind continued the fire kept spreading, and for a time the houses known as “ Sod Town ” were in danger. Several of the residents turned out and did what they could to stay the progress of the fire, and as the wind fell towards afternoon they were successful, but not before a considerable extent of the young blue gum plantations had been burned. The Horticultural Society’s Show. —Mr. G. T. Smith writes, pointing out that his name has been omitted from Our prize list of the Horticultural Society’s Show in five different exhibits —viz., Nos. 39, 4G, 104, 113, and 114. In four cases he got fii'st prizes and two cases second in the exhibits he refers to, and he asks the reason why they did not appear. As far as we were able to ascertain the judges awards, we gave them, the hon. Secretary kindly supplying the list. Whether the Secretary or ourselves are to be blamed for the omission we cannot say, but we are very glad to accept Mr. Smith’s recti fication of the omission. Inquest. An inquest has been held at Auckland on the body of the late Mr. Thomas Birch, who died on board the Penguin. The evidence showed that de ceased had been ailing on the passage up, and after leaving Gisborne got worse. He took a fit and died in five minutes. He had obtained some chlorodyne at Napier, which was the only medicine he took on the voyage. The medical evidence showed that death resulted from aneurism of the heart, and the wonder is that he had lived so long. A verdict of ‘‘Death from naturaf causes” was returned. 2Gs. 6d. were found on the body, and while the inquest was going on the purser dis covered L 96 in bank notes in his under clothing.
Thanksgiving Services —On Sunday the services at the Ashburton Presbyterian Church were special ones, and prayers of thanksgiving were offered up for the har vest. Appropriate references to God’s goodness and the richness of His Grace, and man’s duty to God were made during the forenoon service, by the Rev. Mr. Beattie, and in the evening lie took occa sion to make use of the lessons of the sea son in connection with’ the approaching feast of the Lord’s Supper. Harvest hymns were sung by the congregation at the services.
Important Land Sale. —Messrs. Edmis ton Bros, and Gundry will sell by public auction, on Thursday next, the 18th inst., a very valuable farm near the Hinds. It is known as Auchindrane, and consists of a block of 768 acres of really first-class grain growing land, and it has the advan tage of being within some two miles of the Hinds railway station, and the land will be put up in convenient-sized blocks suitable for small capitalists, varying from 58 up to 500 acres At the same time there will be offered a lot of first-class draught horses, unbroken colts, farming implements, chaff, oats, and furniture. Conveyances will be ready at Winslow to meet the express, and intending pur chasers will be enabled to attend the sale at noon, when the auctioneer will com mence the slaughter. The Old Men’s Home. —We have re ceived the following note, which, though unsigned, we have no doubt is genuine : —“ Sir, —By inserting the following lines in your valuable paper you will oblige the humble inmates of this institu tion (the Old Men’s Home). The inmates of this Home beg to express their regret at the resignation of Rev. Mr. Paige ; also their gratitude for the favors they have received from him. The rev. gentleman was at all times both ready and willing to assist them in any way that lay in his power. Mr. Paige was evidently one of those benevolent gentlemen who believe that the way to live happy is to endeavor to make other people happy. Wherever he goes he will carry with him that which is more precious than gold—a good character. May well be with him, and long may he live to administer comfort to his fellow creatures, is the sincere wish of the in mates of this place, who also beg to ex prsss their gratitude to other parties who kindly attend to their spiritual wants every Sunday—rain or blow—evidently believing that forsaken old age is a pitiful thing.” Muffs v. Publicans.— ln a match at Christchurch yesterday the muff cricket ers were able to make 103 runs against the men of “ spirit.” The Unemployed at Dunedin.—A meeting of about 500 of the unemployed at Dunedin on Saturday resolved not to accept less than seven shillings per day, and decided to forward a petition to the Government expressing their unwilling ness to accept the terms offered. New Brick Kiln. —The firm of Austin, Kirk and Co, (Limited), have just com pleted at their works (we learn from Christchurch) the largest brick kiln, it is believed, in the Southern Hemisphere. It is circular, with fourteen chambers, to hold 24,000 bricks each. The shaft is 130 feet high, circular, and seven feet in the clear at the base. Found Drowned. A man named Hyde or Hines was found drowned off the reclaimed ground, at Auckland, near the dock, on Sunday morning. As his boots and socks were off, it is conjectured that he went down the ladder on the face of the reclamation to wash his feet in the tide, and tumbled in, hitting his face against the woodwork. “There’s Many a Slip, &c. —The correspondent of the “Press” telegraph ing from Invercargill, says A well known publican from Dunedin was a pas senger per Te Anan, for Melbourne, taking with him a lady friend and L9OO, belonging to his creditors. Owing, how ever, to the accident to the steamer, he is not likely to see Melbourne for some time, as a constable has just left here with a warrant for his arrest.
The New Goldfield. A telegram from Blenheim informs us that there are now about 60 diggers at work upon the newly discovered goldfield at the Upper Wairau, and the creek has almost as many men as it can carry. Owners of land contemplate taking pro ceedings on the ground of trespass, in which case Government will have to take immediate stops to proclaim the district. A party of four men obtained six and a half ounces in two weeks, and seem favor ably impressed with the prospects. Rain is the great thing the diggers have to fear, as a slight rain which fell during the week interfered sadly with the next day’s work. Two or three Blenheim store keepers have already opened branches on the ground. The Civil Service Commission. —The Civil Service Commission met on Satur day, at Wellington, all the members being present. Mr. Alfred Saunders was unani mously elected chairman. The Colonial Treasurer attended and conferred with the Commissioners. After some preliminary enquiry from the heads of departments in Wellington the Commission will probably proceed South. Mr. W. Gray, Under secretary of Postal Department, has been confidentially examined. Interesting to Travellers. —The dis abled steamer Te Anau left the Bluff at 9.30 on Saturday morning in tow of the Koputai for Dunedin, but before leaving, the greater portion of the passengers and luggage were transferred to the Rotorua, which sailed on Saturday for Melbourne. In consequence of the accident to the Te Anau, the following will be the alterations in the company’s time table : —The Roto rua leaves Melbourne on Thursday, March 18th, for the Bluff direct, in lieu of the Te Anau ; the Rotomahana, which is due at Port Chalmers on Tuesday next, will return to Melbourne direct the same day, and arrive there in time to take up the Rotorua’s trip, as set down on the present time table ; while the Te Anau will tran ship the Rotomahana's northern pas sengers and cargo, and leave Port Chal mers for Northern Ports on Wednesday, thus taking up the voyage set down on the time table for the Rotomahana. A New Overland Route to the West Coast. —-The “ Grey River Argus” says : —“ On Friday morning last Mr. George Walker and Mr. Wilson, surveyor, loft Lake Guyon, Canterbury, and arrived in Reefton in the evening of the same day. They travelled via Cannibal Gorge to Maruia, and thence down the valley of the Inangahua. Mr. William Gardner, engineer to the Inangahua County, formed one of the party, and he says, in connection with the trip ; —‘ The distance between Reefton and Lake Guyonps about 57 miles, and the time taken to travel it by Messrs. Wilson, Walker, and myself was 18 hours. At present there is about six miles of country to pass through, which is totally unfit for horse traffic, and until this portion of the route has had something done to it, I would not re commend any person to attempt the journey to Christchurch on horseback. As to the practicability of the route, there is not the slightest doubt, but until more work has been done in the vicinity of the Spencer Ranges, I would not recom mend anyone to make the journey that way.’ Mr. Gardner further informs us (Inangahua Times) that the level country of Canterbury is reached from Reefton under a distance of 50 miles, and thence to Amberley no difficulty stands in the way of traffic. The ascending grade from Reefton to the Cannibal Gorge is almost imperceptible, but the passage of the gorge is in itself somewhat difficult, being rock-bound and precipitous for a distance of between three and four miles.”
Soldiers’ Mournings. —The practice of wearing armlets of crape in the army has orown to such proportions that the Duke of Cambridge’s attention has been called to the fact that these habiliments of mourning can form no recognised part of the soldier’s kit. “ The Soldier’s Tear ” is an old and favourite song, and the Go vernment cannot and will not attempt to repress the soldier’s tear, but a special order has been or is to be issued that the wearing of crape must be abandoned. This practice is to be immediately discon tinued, particularly by non-commissioned officers and privates. Her Little Revenge.— A Danbury young man offended one of the lady clerks in a fancy goods store at a party a few evenings ago. A day or two later he went into the store and inquired if she had “gentlemen’s gloves.” She answered, “ Yes.” “I want to get a pair,” he said. “ Who are they for ?” she asked, looking him straight in the eyes. “ Why—for— me,” he gasped, turning scarlet under the insinuation in her inquiry. —“ Danbury News.”
A Hog Scraper.— A recently patented hog scraping machine is thought to have a possible capacity of removing the bristles from GOOO swine in ten hours—work hitherto requiring the help of sixty men. According to the “ Cincinnati Inquirer,” it was tried the other day in Chicago, when seven hogs of various sizes were passed through in Cfiy-aaven seconds, and “ all came out as clean as a whistle.” Christian Charity. —No wonder some of the clergy are perplexed at the terms of the “ prayer in time of war,” when applied, as requested by the Archbishop of Canterbury, to General Roberts and his Army ;—“ We commend to Thy Fatherly Goodness all those who are in any way afflicted or disturbed in mind, body, or estate, especially those (General Roberts and his army) for whom our prayers are desired.” The General does not seem to be much afflicted or dis tressed, and his hand is always able to guard his head. The really wretched beings are the Afghans, whose sufferings do not disturb the British General’s diges tion, far less evoke his prayers.—“ Echo.” A Remarkable Death.— A most singular instance of death from strangula tion occurred near Melugin Grove, Mendota, Illinois, ten miles north of Mendota. A young man named Abies was standing in front of his horse w'hile the animal was feeding. The horse coughed and ejected a kernel of corn, which flew into Abies’ windpipe. He ran into the house, and, by signs, endeav oured to make his family understand what had happened. A messenger on horse back was instantly despatched for a physician, but long before he arrived young Abies was a corpse. The Unemployed. —Mr. Austin, Dis trict Engineer, has just returned to Christ church, having made arrangements for the employment of unemployed on the terms mentioned by the late telegram from the seat of Government. Provision has, apparently, been made for married men to take up their wives and families. A Refugee. —With reference to the cablegram on Tuesday which mentioned that the Russian Government had un successfully endeavored to procure the ex tradition of a Russian named Hartmann, who is charged with being concerned in setting fire to the Forestry College in Moscow, the Dunedin “ Star” says “ Hartmann is the man’s name, and he is a sapper. He is believed to be the prime mover in the attempt on the Czar’s life at Moscow. The Staroveis, who occupied the house adjoining that from where the excavation was dug towards the railway line, identified Hartmann as the skilled engineer who superintended the work, and as the man who bought the house and superintended the excavation of a cellar, as he took care at the time to inform his neighbors. Another fact established by the Russian police is that Hartmann, im mediately after the failure of the attempt on the Czar’s life, obtained leave of absence, and crossed the frontier. ” An Offended Deity. —A Japanese paper states that, having attended their lord’s obsequies near Hiogo, the ladies of the household of an official named Hamuro were thrown from their carriages as they were being conveyed homeward. Fortunately, none of them were seriously injured ; but nevertheless the super stitious ascribe the mishap to the inter vention of a deity annoyed by a twofold innovation—that women should not only venture to accompany a funeral procession at all, but should even ride in a carriage on the occasion. A Rowing Challenge. —White Bros., Auckland, publish a challenge to pull any four men in New Zealand the following three events at three months’ notice : Four-oar outriggers, with cox.: pair out rigger, without cox.; and single scullers’ race ; each event to be for £SO.
TELEGRAPHIC.
BRITISH AND FOREIGN. (Renter's 7elegrams.) London, March 12. Information has been received from Shanghai that a serious revolt of Chinese at Pekin has taken place. Ohinghow, a high Chinese official, has been beheaded by the rebels. Three Per Cent Consols are at 99|. The total quantity of wheat afloat for Great Britain is 1,800,000. The wool sales have closed, the quantity sold being 190,000 bales. There are none held over. London, March 13. Earl Derby has written a letter to Earl Sefton declaring he has now given his de finite adesion to the Liberal Party. March 13. The Hon. Mr. Gladstone, in a speech delivered at Marylebone, said he believed that Earl Derby would henceforth be definitely associated with the Liberal party. AUSTRALIAN. (Reuter’s.) Melbourne, March 15. The owners of the Claud Hamilton have been mulcted in L 1,078 damages for the collision with the steamship Adela in January last. INTERPROVINCIAL. Auckland, March 15. H.M.S. Cormorant, on her passage from Wellington, had one boat carried away and two stove in during a gale off the East Cape. An inquest on the body of Herbert Hines has been held, and a verdict of found drowned returned. He "was of intemperate habits. Thomas Hanson, clerk in the Railway office, and Frank Foxton, teller of the Bank of New South Wales, have been arrested on a charge of embezzlement, and remanded for a week until an in vestigation can be made of the accounts. The remains of the late Mr. Birch, are to be forwarded to Dunedin for inter ment there. The Auckland and Thames champion representatives were welcomed here on tbeir arrival. The carbine champion, Sergeant Thomas, was placed in an open carriage, and, with band playing, was marched to the drill shed. A banquet is being given to-night. Colonel _ Leckie has left by the Penguin for Wellington. New Plymouth, March 15.
Owing to the steamer being delayed till Sunday, the arrangements made for the reception of Sergeant Okey, the winner of the Championship, were abandoned, but a church parade of the Volunteers was ordered for 10 o’clock yesterday, which was well attended. It was expected the steamer Wellington would have been here
during the morning, but she did not show up till 3 o’clock, when the Volunteers were again mustered by bugle call, and were marched to the beach, where they were drawn up to receive the representa tives. In the meantime, a deputation went on board the steamer, and invited the Auckland and Thames representatives on shore. The invitation was accepted, and they came. On the boat reaching the landing place, four of Sergeant Okey’s comrades advanced with a chair, on which they seated the Champion, and then, lifting him on their shoulders, carried him through the town to the Oddfellows’ Hall, the band playing, “ See the conquering hero comes.” As the steamer left at 5 o’clock, the visitors had only time to have some slight refreshments at the Odd fellows’ Hall, which had been prepared for them, before they had to go on board the steamer again. A public banquet will be given this "evening to Sergeant Okey, which bids fair to be a great success. Wellington, March 13. Mrs. Boyle widow of the late Mr. Jas. Boyle, who was killed at Fort Britomart, complained in the Auckland papers that though her husband’s life was insured in the Government Insurance department, and the premiums all paid up, she has not received the money. Boyle’s death oc curred three months ago. A letter from the Commissioner of the Government In surance Department states that the delay in payment of the amount of the policy was owing to the necessary documents for settlement not being received. The original probate was only received on the Bth of March, and on the 10th a cheque was forwarded to the widow. Young Scott continued steadily on his twenty-four hours’ walking task, and on Saturday, at 8 p.m., had finished 100 miles. He then freshened up, but was unable to complete the distance, doing 109 miles four minutes within the ap pointed time. A large crowd attended, and Scott was loudly cheered at the con clusion. At the sitting of the Civil Service Com mission on Saturday, all the members were present, and Mr. Alfred Saunders was unanimously elected chairman. The Commission will probably proceed south in the course of about a week. Nelson, March 15. Major Stack, well known throughout the colony as commanding officer of Volunteers, died hero on Saturday even ing. He will be buried this afternoon, with military honors. Christchurch. March 15. At the Police Court to-day a man named James Brown was charged with cruelty to animals. It was proved that he had left a couple of horses harnessed to a cart stand ing out all night in a storm of rain, and as it was not the first time he had done this kind of thing, the magistrate sent him to gaol for a fortnight, without the option of a fine. The Native Lands Commission is still sitting at Akoroa. Mr. Clark presented an urgent petition from 30 natives of Aparima, Southland, asking the Commis sioners to hold a sitting there, in order that they may be heard in connection with the purchase of the Murihoku block. The Commissioners decided to proceed to Aparima after finishing the investigation at Akaroa.
SHOCKING TRAGEDY IN DUNEDIN.
MYSTERIOUS AFFAIR. Dunedin, March 14. One of the most horrible tragedies which ever occurred here happened this morning in Cumberland street, when James Murray Dewar, alias Grant, a butcher in the employ of Mr. Dornwell, of George street, was found dead, his wife injured almost beyond hope of re covery, his child suffocated, and the bed room on fire, a lighted candle having been placed under the bed. The de ceased man was aged about thirty years, and has been in this colony nearly twenty two years. His proper name was Dewar, but his mother (who resides in a house just behind his) having remarried a carpenter named Grant, he adopted his step-fathei’s name- Between five and six o’clock this morningthe milkman, who sup plies the family, on making his customary visit to the house, was startled by seeing smoke issuing from one of the front windows. He knocked loudly at the front door, and received no reply. He then raised an alarm, which brought some neighbors to the scene, and subsequently a member of the Fire ' Brigade, and Ser geant Deane and a constable. On the house being entered, Mrs. Grant was dis covered lying on the floor in her night dress, with blood issuing from her head, and quite unconscious. The bedroom was next visited, and it was full of smoke. On the bed lay Mr. Grant, with a severe blow on his head, evidently inflicted by an axe, which lay at hand, and which bore marks of blood on it. The infant was also in bed, apparently suffocated, the lower part of the mattress having been set fire to by a lighted candle, which, was found alongside it. Mrs. Grant was then lifted from off the floor, and carried into the sitting room, and Dr. Niven, who was sent for, on seeing her condition, ordered her re moval to the Hospital. The tragedy must have been committed very early this morning. By whom it has been done —whether the act of a stranger or by either of the Grants—is a question that the police are endeavoring to solve. So far as can be learned, noth ing has been missed from the house, nor does anything in the other rooms appear to have been disturbed. The only suspicious circumstance is that the door of the house was found to be open. The wounds on Grant’s head and those on his wife appear to the unprofessional eye to negative the theory of having been self inflicted, and there is an additional cir cumstance, vouched for by many people who knew the couple intimately, that they lived very happy lives. The strangest part of the whole affair is that none of the neighbors, some of whom lived about twelve feet from Grant’s house heard the slightest noise or were awoke by an alarm of fire, which was raised by a fireman who lives close by. The woman, who still lies unconscious at the hospital, has three wounds on her head, causing a com pound depressed fracture of the skull. One of the wounds is on the crown of the head, the second behind the right ear, and the third on the temple. The affair has caused great excitement. [by teleoeaph, yesterday.] Dunedin, March 15. There is every reason to believe that yesterday’s affair was the result of a brutal murder, that the sleeping, unconscious man had been killed by one stroke, and that a deliberate attempt was made to conceal all evidence of the crime by burn ing down the house in which the deed was done. The last thing known of any mem ber of the family on Saturday night is that Grant travelled by tram-car from South Dunedin to the corner of St. David street, whence, no doubt, he pro ceeded home. The next thing we hear in connection with the family is that about four o’clock on Sunday morning a neigh bor named Henry Haydon, who happened to be up for a few moments, saw a light in one of the front rooms of the house. This was the sitting- room. From this till close upon 7 o'clock nothing is known. Shortly before 7 o’clock Mr. Robb, sen., who lives in Lambeth place, opposite, noticed smoke issuing from the residence of the Grants, and his son being a member of the Fire Brigade, the father naturally aroused him, after satisfying himself that the smoke was really proceeding from the house. Robb,
jun., donned his uniform and ran across the street. He called to the inmates, but got no answer, then tried the front door, but found it locked, and ran round at once to the back. At this time he was certain that the house was on fire, as smoke was issuing from underneath the eaves, from the window, etc. He found the back door open, and rushing in, he went up the pas sage and into the bedroom, hearing, as he did, a gurgling noise. • In the room he found the smoke was so thick as to prevent his seeing anything, and he had to go down on his knees. He had not made his way for more than a moment or two in this way before he felt a body on the floor. Catching hold of it, he dragged it out, and placed it in half-way in the sitting room. As he moved it in he heard a groan, which convinced him the person was alive, and when he got the body out ho found it was that of a woman. Then he obtained assistance, and quenched the fire. During this time Robb found Grant himself lying on the bed, but, seeing he was dead, and having got the fire under, he did not move the body. At the head of the bed was an ordinary American axe, which belonged to the house. Grant had a severe blow on the head, inflicted by this instrument, for it was covered with blood. Blood was also on the pillow and over the bed, spattered over the wall. The wound had been made, not by the sharp blade of the axe, but by the butt. Dr. Brown states that there can be no question that the blow was given while Grant was sleeping and 'that it caused death im mediately. Mrs. Grant had three wounds inflicted, also by a portion of the axe other than the sharp edge, and they had undoubtedly been inflicted while the woman was in bed, for she has burns about her body and legs, and her nightdress is also burned. Thus, apparently, she must have had conscious intervals after receiv ing the blows, and made an abortive at tempt to get from the room. The baby had no blow upon it Underneath the bed, after the blows had been struck, and the axe placed at the head of the bed, a lighted candle had been placed. The bedclothes were partly burned, and the mattress was burned pretty well through, and a hole made in the floor. A strange thing was that none of the neigh bors heard any noise. The parents of the deceased, who are living immediately in the rear of the house, saw nothing of any of the family after between 3 and 4 o’clock on Saturday afternoon. There was not the slightest sign about the house after wards of any disturbance or struggle. There was not the slightest reason to be lieve that any robbery was committed. Mrs. Grant’s jewellery remained un touched on the chest of drawers in the bedroom, and the house was perfectly in order. Mrs. Grant died at the hospital this morning at 12.30. Dr. Brown, when she was was admitted, at once treated her wounds, and, as the result of this, during the afternoon she breathed more easily, and slight hopes were then entertained of her possibly recovering consciousness. 8 p.m. Nothing new regarding the Cumberland street tragedy has been elicited. Mrs. Grant died from the effects of her injuries soon after midnight, not having regained consciousness. No arrests have yet been made, and no clue as yet has been ob tained as to the perpetrator of the crime.
CORRESPONDENCE.
We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expressed by our correspondents. THE LONGBEACH ROAD DISTRICT. To the Editor. Sir,- — I observe that several ratepayers of this district have sent in a petition to the Board, requesting it to be divided into Wards, in order that the good people about Waterton and Wheatstone may not have it in their power to elect only their own men. This plan may answer for that portion of the district lying between tie Hinds and Rangitata; but if the ratepayers living on the dry land between the Ash burton and Hinds think that by having the old Wards confirmed they will at all improve their position, they will, I am afraid meet with disappointment. In the first place, every one knows that it is more expensive to make roads among swamps than it is on dry land ; now the old Road Board very astutely made the different Wards to consist of about equal quantities of dry and wet land. Thus the dry land has to assist in paying for the drainage, under the guise of road-making, of the Longbeach swamps. Why, sir, if the dry land in this district had fair play with their rates and subsi dies, there would have been money to their credit in the Bank, instead of which, the Board being composed of men from the swemps, it has always been in debt, and yet the rates are double those of the upper Board. But even supposing the district were fairly divided into Wards, composed for the greater part of one kind of land, wet or dry ; so long as both remained a por tion of one Board, any outside creditor, would, I think have a claim against -the whole Board, and the division into Wards would not be a sufficient plea in law, to exonerate the dry Wards from paying the debts and extravagancies of the wet ones. Then, again, observe the unfair manner in which the different classes of land are assessed. Looking at the rate roll I find that the dry land—on account of being near the railway—is assessed between 10s i nd 12s. per acre, whereas the Longbeach swamp pastures, which carry about double the quantity of stock, are assessed about Bs. Cd. per acre, or nearly one-third less. Whether this valuation will hold, is of course open to question ; nevertheless, such was the state of the roll, and it is not likely to be much altered. The only plan for the ratepayers living on the drier portion of this district to adopt, in order to secure themselves justice, is to separate and form themselves into a new Board, or attach themselves to the upper Board, where the rates are one half, making the old boundary road between the Longbeach and the Lagmohr Runs the boundary of the new Board, on the one side; and the Hinds the other boundary. I am, &c.. Ratepayer.
RAKAIA. — Thursday, March 11.
(Before Mr. F. Guinness, R.M., and Messrs. E. S. Coster and C. N. Mackie, JJ.P.) WINDOW SMASHING. Police v. Burnard.—Defendant pleaded not guilty to a charge of destroying private property at Chertsey, on the morning of 25th December last. Sergt. Pratt con ducted the prosecution, Mr. C. W. Pur nell appeared for the defendant. Benjamin White, sworn —I am a carpen ter and joiner living at Chertsey. I was living at Chert ley on the 25th December last. I was working for W. Hartnell and Co. I lived in a house belonging to the firm. I was disturbed on the morning of December 25th by a noise of stones falling on the roof. My wife was living in the house with me. When I went out I saw accused and two or tnree others whom I could not recognise. Saw accused throw a stone through the window which I was looking through. Saw the others throw stones through the window. 1 went out, and accused ran home. I followed him to near his door. He stood at the door. I asked him whether he knew that he had been breaking windows. Accused made a rush at me and struck me. The other parties dispersed, and I returned home. When he struck me my hat fell off, and I left it with him. Three panes of glass were broken by accused and the others on this occasion. Two sheets of iron were damaged by the stones thrown
on the roof. Each sheet of iron was worth Bs. The watertank was damaged at the tap. It did not leak before. The property belonged to W. Hartnell and Go. By his Worship—The accused was drunk when he struck me. There were a good many drunken men about that night —Christmas Eve. By Mr. Purnell—l am a teetotaller. This* disturbance occurred at 4 a.m. on the 25th of December last. I got up through the noise on the roof. I was sleeping in a room back from the shop. The morn ing was light, but not broad door I was standing at was 10ft from the window. I was living there about seven months. The windows of the bakehouse had not been cleaned during that time. When I opened the door of the bake house my attention was drawn to accused by his throwing stones. Accused was dressed in lightish clothes. My wife came out shortly afterwards. I know a person called Capel. He was among the crowd tnat night. I did not go to accused’s house and try to break in. He was at the open door. When I came home on Christ mas eve there was a horse in the stable. I do not know whose the horse was. I put the horse outside and tied it to the stable door. I did not turn the horse loose. Accused had been at a patty that night. The holes in the iron roof could not have been caused by rust. My children might have been playing with the tap that day. Frances White, sworn—l am wife of - Benjmin White, the former witness. I lived with my husband in the house be longing to Hartnell and Co., at Chertsey, in December last. I remember the morn ing of Christmas day last. I got up about 4 o’clock through a noise of throwing stones from outside on to the roof of the house. The stones seemed coming through the roof and windows. I stepped out into the shop and looked through the window of the bakehouse. I stood about five feet from the window. I saw two or three men outside including accused. They were about ten yards from the window. Saw accused throw stones at the window. The stones came through the window on to the table near it. No other stones came through while I was there. My husband was standing near me at the time. He had got there before me. There were three panes broken in the window of the bakehouse. Two had been broken before I arrived there. My hus band went out, but I remained inside. I saw my husband running in pursuit of the men. There were two holes in the iron roof of the house. I used the tank the night before. It did not then leak, but it leaked in the morning. My children had not been to the tap. I could dis tinctly see the people outside. By Mr. Purnell—l think accused was in his shirt-sleeves, but could not be posi tive. I did not notice the dress of the others. Alexander Capel, sworn—l am a wheel wright, living at Chertsey. I remember 25th of December last. I was not with defendant on that morning. I was not in bed at 4 o’clock that morning. I was in defendant’s company at 1 o’clock. At-the request of Mr. Purnell his Wor ship cautioned witness that he was not obliged to answer any question which might tend to criminate himself. Examination continued —I could not say how long I was in accused’s company. I know Hartnell and Co. ’s shop at Chertsey. I was near there that morning. I was not • in accused’s company at daylight on that morning. This was the case for the police. Accused's counsel declined to call any wit nesses. The court was then cleared, and on resuming, his Worship, addressing Bur nard, said that in inflicting a high penalty on him the Bench were quite satisfied that he had committed the which he was charged. He and tijfmera who were with him at the time had evidently wound up their night’s orgie by annoying White and his family, because he (White) had put out of his employer’s stable a horse which had been put there without permission. It was no excuse to say that it was customary for people coming from a distance to put up their horses in any person’s stable. No one had a right to use the humblest person’s stable any more than he had to place his horse in a king’s stable without permission. The evidence of White and his wife was perfectly reli able, though given in a somewhat rambling manner. He would be fined L 5 and costs. RAILWAY TR ESSPASS. Jas. Wilkinson was charged by the police with driving fifteen head of caitle across the railway line at a place which was not a proper crossing, and not being a station. Defendant admitted the charge, wnich was substantially the same case which had been heard before his Worship some time ago, and which had been dis missed on technical grounds. After hear ing the evidence of Patrick Malley, ganger on the railway, who said that the place where the cattle crossed the line was per fectly level, and that no damage had been done, a fine of Is. and costs was inflicted. ASSAULT. Haymah v. Cane. —Frank Cane was charged by Jesse Hayman with assault. Defendant pleaded not guilty. It ap peared that Hayman had lost his pick handle, and said that Cans was as likely to have taken it as anyone else Cane replied that if Hayman said that again he would give him a “dab in the mouth.” They then began to fight, and after several rounds they both fell, and while rolling on the road Cane took up a boulder in his hand and hammered Hay man on the head. Fined £l, and costs £1 7s. Bd. CIVIL CASES. W. Hartnell v, A. J. Kelley. —Claim, £l3 7d. —W. Doherty v. T. Santy.— Claim, £ll6s. sd.—Morris v. Johnson. — Claim, £l3 3s. 6d. —Judgment in each case for amount and costs.—Stenning v. Goldsmith. Judgment for £l2 9s. 6d. to be paid in two instalments. —W. Hart nell v. Santy. No appearance of defen dant. Judgment for plaintiff, the amount to be paid in instalments of £2 per week, or in default, three months’ imprison ment.—C. Lake v. Joseph Hasket. This was a case of disputed accounts which took up a good deal of the time of the Court. Mr. Purnell for plaintiff; Mr. Ireland for defendant. Judgment for plaintiff, £7 Bs. The Court then adjourned.
DISTRICT COURT.
Monday, March 15. Before His Honor Judge Ward. R. RATION V. RARE AND ANOTHER. Claim L 142, for work done on the Rakaia and Ashburton Porks Railway, for for the construction of which defendants held a contract. The plaintiff stated that he had done work for the defendants to the amount of the claim. A certain amount of the claim for work done had been admitted, but the balance was dis puted. Daniel Loach and two other witnesses measured portions of the works, and the amounts charged for by plaintiff were correct. Judgment for the amount claimed with costs was entered, with immediate execu tion. Mr. Purnell for plaintiff. R. RAVIXT V. SANDREY AND BL^KLY. Mr. O’Reilly applied, on the plaintiff, for a change of venu church and an adjournment.—Granted. E. SARNIGHAUSEN V. W. H. ZOUCH, TRUS TEE IN THE ESTATE OF SANDO AND BOWLING. Adjourned till next Court day. RE THOMAS DUDSON. Application by Mr. O’Reilly for payment of costs.
THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, TUESDAY, MARCH 16, x»»u.
ASHBURTON RETAIL LIST. s. d. Gutter, inferior to best lb o 10 to s, I d. 0 Eggs, $ dozen - - i 1 to I 3 Cheese, prime quality, i? lb o Bacon, prime smoked, $ lb o 7 to 0 10 10 to 1 0 Hams in cloth, $ lb I 2 to 1 3 Flour in bags, $ roolb 14 6 to 0 0 Oatmeal. $ 251b - 5 6 to 0 0 Lard, 1? lb - - - 0 9 to 0 0
MOUNT SOMERS ROAD BOARD. TARE NOTICE that the VALUA TION LIST for the year 1880, as amended, is now OPEN for inspection at the Road Board Office, Mount Somers. All objections thereto must be left at the Road Board Office, Mount Seiners, on or before the Thirteenth day of April, 1880, addressed to the Assessment Court; and a copy of every such objection must be left at the Mount Somers Road Board Office, not less than Seven days before the next sitting of the said Court. 0. J. WENTWORTH COOKSON, JUNB. Clerk to the Mount Somers Road Board. Mount Somers, March 13th, 1880. 6140 NOTICE TO FARMERS. fjpHE undersigned will be prepared to treat with farmers and others in Ashbur ton, every Wednesday and Saturday, for the PURCHASE of GRAIN, or SHIP MENT on ACCOUNT of GROWERS. JOSEPH CLARK. February 28, 1880. 5500* TO FARMERS. fjpME undersigned are CASH BUYERS of WHEAT, or will make LIBERAL ADVANCES on shipments to London on growers’ account. MILES, HASSAL, & CO., Christchurch ; MILES, ARCHER, & CO., 566 a Timaru. THE NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY WAS started about five years ago. The proprietors at first in tended to manufacture for the Trade only, but, owing to the persistent op position of importers and Shop keepers who could make a better profit on the imported article, they were compelled in self defence to open Branches for the sale of their goods direct to the public. In this they but followed the example of some of the largest manufacturers at home, and the Public, by purchasing at the undermentioned Branches, will SAVE THE PROFIT OF MIDDLEMEN, AND OBTAIN A SUPERIOR ARTICLE. BRANCHES. Invercargill Christchurch Wellington Dunedin Ashburton Auckland Oamaru Nelson New Plymouth Timaru Wanganui Napier A SINGLE GARMENT AT WHOLESALE PRICE. W. SPARROW, Manager, Ashburton Branch, 588g* New Zealand Clothing Factory. IJ ANTED KNOWN, that Envelopes V and Notepaper can be obtained olesale or retail, at unusually low rates the “Herald” Office, East-street
MESSRS. H. MATSON AND CO., AUCTIONEERS, Ac., Hold fortnightly stock SALES at Ashburton and Tinwald. Next sale at ASHBURTON YARDS, on TUESDAY, March IG, 1880. SPECIAL ENTRY. 1000 MERINO EWES. C. PERCY COX, 4270* Agent, Ashburton. BIS DAT, QUI CITO DAT, OK SMALL PROFITS AND QUICK RETURNS Is the motto of Eyerett bros., & co., HAVELOCK STREET. THIS WEEK We will give a GRAND CONCERT in the Town Hall, which will bo duly noti fied. The whole of the proceeds to be given for the purpose of Charitable Aid in Ashburton. Gl7g-182c* Ashburton, 15th March, 1880, To Mr. Harry Friedlauder, Ashburton. SIR, —At your request I beg to retract, without qualification, the assertions made concerning you, either in your capacity as Rate Collector for the Borough of Ashburton or otherwise, in a leading article headed “ Six Shillings Costs,” which appeared, with my knowledge and consent, in the “ Ashburton Mail” news paper, of which I am the proprietor, of the 26th February last. I regret that the statements concerning you were ever pub lished, 'and now apologise to you for their publication, which apology I trust yon will see fit to accept. You will perhaps permit me to explain that the assertions in question were made under a misapprehension of the facts of the case. I am, yours faithfully, 618* JOSEPH IVESS. rpOWN HALL, ASHBURTON. MONDAY and TUESDAY, March 22, 23. Grand Entertainments by the OARANDINI Operatic and Ballad Company. SLENDID PROGRAMME— English, Irish, and Scotch Songs ! Scenes from Grand and Comic Operas, Comic Duets, Trios, Instrumental Solos, and Charming Ballads. Admission —First seats, 45.; second, 2s. Commence at 8 o’clock. 175c-603g |
AG/1880/AG_18800316/MM_01/0003.xml | 7,455 | Mr. Purnell appeared for the trustee, and opposed the application. . The Judge refused the application on the ground that the appomtment of ths trustees who employed Mr. 0 Reil y ° ee SANDO AND BOWLING. Mr. Purnell applied for an order for payment of costs in this estate, which was granted subject to taxation. Mr. W. H. Zouch applied for an order by his Honor enforcing the bankrupts Sando and Bowling to file schedules of baw Bfrptcy as individuals as well as part ners. His reason for making this applica tion was that previous to the failure of the firm one of the bankrupts had removed a quantity of furniture from the business premises, claiming it as his private pro perty, and this furniture applicant desired to have put into the estate of the firm. His Honor said there was no order re quired. If a bankrupt firm’s property would not cover their liabilities, the indi vidual members were liable in their pri vate property. Ths Court then adjourned.
QUARTERLEY LICENSING COURT.
Saturday, March 13. (Present —Messrs. F. Guinness (Chair man), C. P. Cox, and H. T. Winter, Commissioners.) TRANSFER OF LICENSES. John Tisch applied for transfer of license from R. Morgan.—Granted. Some reports of the police were pre sented, commenting upon the conduct of certain licenced houses in the district. The Bench said that as no offences'were charged, and no convictions had been ob tained, there could be no cognisance taken of the report of the police. Mr. Branson said that one of his clients Mr. Wallace was charged with having had drunken men outside his house. He would like to know what connection such a statement could have with his client. There was a charge also of a man being found dead outside the house. An in quest was held, and it was clearly proved that Mr. Wallace had both refused the man and' his wife drink, or lodging, and at the inquest on that man he had made a request to the coronor that the police should visit his house at frequent intervals, as there were frequently large numbers of men men about the place over whom he could not possibly exercise control. He would say, and could prove it if necessary, that this was a case of persecution on the part of Sergeant Pratt against his client, and more than that, the Sergeant had, whilst in plain clothes, endeavored to find out from men in other hotels something where on to base a charge against Mr. W allace. Another equally absurd charge had been brought against Mr. Duncan McKenzie, of the Ashburton Hotel, who had a quasi charge made against him for having a man suffering from delirium tremens taken from his house to the hospital. He. (Mr. Bran son) was prepared to prove, on the most indisputable evidence that, previous to the day'in question, the man had not been near the townsh'p.Jind that Mr. McKenzie had acted in a most piHse worthy manner towards him. The Chairman said the Commissioners could not entertain the complaints laid, as they had no power to inflict punishment. The only charge they could take cognis ance of was one in which a penalty had been inflicted in the R.M. Court. Those entered on the report were vague and not within the jurisdiction of the Commis sioners. Sergeant Pratt would like to know if there was any use in the police making reports. The Chairman said of course it was the duty of thfffi&e to report to the Com missioners thuTvanner in which a licensed house was conducted, but it must be obvious to him that they could not enter tain a charge which had yet to tried, or one which had failed to be substantiated. He would request the police to make more frequent visits to Chertsey, and as it was easily accessible by train the police would not be put to any great incon venience. The Court then adjourned.
THE LIBEL CASK.
RESIDENT MAGISTRATE’S ICOURT. ASHBURTON— Saturday, March 13. (Before Mr. F. Guinness, R.M.) Mr. Branson drew attention to an ex traordinary proceeding on the part of the Bench in issuing a subpoena to the counsel employed in the libel case to give evidence and produce papers, the production of which could have been obtained upon Mr. Ivess giving a notice to produce to Mr. Crisp. He, Mr. Branson, would, when called upon to be sworn as a witness re fuse to go into the box. This action on the part of Mr. Ivess only showed the malice he entertained against Mr. Crisp. Mr. Ivess then called C. J. Truckle. Mr. Branson called his Worship’s atten tion to his Worship’s ruling of the pre vious day, that he would not allow further corroborative evidence to be called. Mr. Ivess said that he would raise a point on that question, and quoted “Roscoe on Evidence” and “Judge Johnstone’s Justices of the Peace,” to the effect that it was desirable that too much rather than too little, evidence should be taken in such cases. His Worship said the clause referred to the examination of witness in chief, and not witnesses for the defence. Moreover, Judge Johnstone laid down that one good and unimpeachable witness, with a full knowledge of the circumstances, was bet ter than a number of witnesses whose evidence was not to the point. The test of evidence was weight, not number. There was no use in taking the evidence of witnesses when the value of their evi dence would only tend to lengthen the hearing of the case. Mr. Ivess then appealed to the Consti tution, and Mr. Branson saidhe would not object to any quantity of evidence Mr. Ivess might elect to call. Charles James Truckle was then sworn X was served with a summons for £3 of rates, and costs 6s. I paid the rates but did not pay the 6s. for letter writing. I did-not pay the 6s. because I thought the charge was contrary to the Borough Bye laws. I judged so because the notice served on me stated that I would be sued if I did not pay by a certain date. I consider the notice was a bye-law. I re ceived a letter from Mr. Crisp. I have lost the letter. I don’t think there was any demand made by Mr. Crisp for costs in that letter. Mr. Branson then read the portion ot the article complained of, and asked the witness what he thought of the article. Witness —I don’t think he had any right to charge the 6s. I can’t form an opinion of the article. Mr. Branson —What would be the tendency on your mind if a charge was made against the Borough Solicitor of wrongly! , . Witness—l can’t give any opinion. Mr. Branson —Then it is no use asking you any more questions. 0. C. Hurrell, Clerk of the Court, sworn—l havj> issued certain summonses from this coJ&, in which the Borough Council wejAlaintiffs ; I can’t say who the persotvlßp who took out sum monses. a summons issued 7-tevainst Thomas Bley. This has not been served. There is a charge in the bill of particulars demanding payment of 6s. for writing a letter. There is a similar charge made m a summons against W. T. Smith ; this one was withdrawn by plaintiff’s solicitor. In one against John MTher aon judgment was given in this court for
the amount including the 6s. I have read the article in question. I don’t take much notice of things in country newspapers. If the solicitor was guilty of the charges made against him I should think it fair criticism.
By Mr. Branson —I don’t recollect the Magistrate ruling in this Court that a solicitor may recover costs for writing letters.
Harry Friedlander sworn —I am a gentleman now. I was formerly rate collector for the Ashburton Borough. I received instructions from the Council to collect rates. The letter produced is the acceptance of my tender to collect the rates at per cent. On several occasions I called on Mr. Crisp for advice as to the collection of rates. Mr. Crisp has not made any demand for professional advice. Mr. Ivess—Would it surprise you if Mr. Crisp now made a demand for those consultations ; would you pay him if he made a demand ? Witness—No I would not. Mr. Ivess—To whom would you refer the bill of costs ? Witness—l would refer it back to jVIr. Crisp. I did not employ Mr. Crisp to at tend the Court in MTherson’s case. I believe he attended the Court, but not by my orders. The plaints were made out in my name as rate collector for the borough. X proved the debt in the case againsi MTherson. In that case, there is a charge of 6s. for writing a letter, and L2 12s. for rates. Mr. Ivess—Now, Mr. Friedlander, you must be careful what you say. ( Mr. Branson here drew the Bench s attention to the fact that Mr. Ivesss was treating his own -witness as a hostile one. Witness continued —I received L2 12s. for the rates from Mr. Crisp, and nothing more. The amount of the judgment was L 3 14s. Cd. I did not know that the 6s. was charged in the bill of particulars when 1 brought the action. I think thq bill is made out in Mr. Crisp’s hand writing. I did not authorise him to charge the bs. I understand the charge to _ be for writing a letter to MlPherson ; it was not authorised by me. Ido not know of my own knowledge of other similar charges having been made. I did not instruct Mr. Crisp to demand 6s. from Miss Callaghan for writing a letter. _ I think I was served by her with a notice that the amount of the summons had been paid into Court. I did not apply to the Clerk of the Court for the amount, as Mr. Crisp had instructions to draw all moneys from Court. I have never received any of these amounts of 6s. for letter writing. By Mr. Branson —I supplied Mr. Crisp with a list of defaulters, and he took a copy of it. It was left to Mr. Crisp’s discretion as to whether he should write letters or sue at once. By Mr. Ivess —Mr. Crisp said he thought it would be best in some cases to write letters instead of suing at once. It would be cheapest, inasmuch as the costs of the Court would be added to the amount due were a summons to issue. Have never received any money from ratepayers 1 had no right to receive. Thomas Bullock, sworn, said —I am an auctioneer, and was formerly Mayor of Ashburton. ,Am now a Councillor of that Borough. I was Mayor at the time of Mr. Crisp’s appointment as Borough Solicitor. He was engaged at an annual salary. I would consider Mr. Crisp was acting in his proper capacity when he appeared to conduct cases in the court. I am not sure that any schedule of duties accompanied the resolution to appoint a solicitor, or any schedule of charges men tioned in the advertisement calling for tenders. I don’t know that I ever saw such schedule. It might have come under my observation if it had existed. Beyond the reports in the papers and the discus sions in the Borough Council, I do not know anything of the facts regarding the charging of 6s. for writing letters by Mr. Crisp, but I certainly disapproved of it, and the Council passed a resolution dis approving of it. By Mr. Branson —The article would have been better left out of print alto gether, but these articles in the paper we don't always take notice of. A writer has no right to blackguard people generally in the paper. The criticism on Mr. Crisp is rather strong, and would have been far better left out of print. There have been discussions in the Council, and a division took place in which some members voted one way and some another. I was only present at one meeting at which this subject was discussed. I can’t say how many voted on the occasion. Mr. Ivess here made an effort to dis cover in the Municipal Corporations Act a clause compelling councillors to vote on 2 resolution put, and on failing to find it, the Magistrate reminded him that if he referred to the Act of 1872, which had been repealed, he -would probably find what he was looking for. Mr. Ivess then said he was of opinion that the power to make such a bye-law was given by the Act of 1876, but he could not at the time find it. Mr. Branson said that was very pro bable as no such provision existed in the Act.
George H. St. Hill, sworn, examined by Mr. Ivess, said—l am a builder, also a member of the Ashburton Borough Council. I was present at a sitting of the Council on July 14th, 1879, at which ap plications were received for the office of Borough Solicitor, and Mr. Crisp was ap pointed. Ido not know if a schedule of duties was prepared. There was mention of a schedule to be prepared. When the Council became aware of the fact that their solicitor charged 6s. for writing letters, they gave distinct orders that such charges should not be made. My im pression is that Mr. Crisp’s salary of LIOO per annum was to cover the cost of at tendance at Court.
The Magistrate here called Mr. Ivess’ attention to the fact that the expert evi dence of Mr. Johnstone was before the Court, and a layman’s evidence against that could not be taken. Witness continued—l am rather foggy as to Mr. Crisp resigning his office as Borough Solicitor. There was some con versation at the Borough Council about Mr. Crisp’s resignation, and there was an opinion expressed that it would be better to retain his services during the latter part of the year, in order that his aid might be made available in collecting the rates, and adjusting and enforcing the Bye-laws. Some of the Councillors said Mr. Crisp had done very little for his salary in the early part of the year, and the time was coming when his services would be re quired The services wo looked for Mr. Crisp to perform were his attendance at Court to recover rates and to enforce the Bye-laws if infringed. In the opinion of the Borough Council the charging of 6s. for writing letters would be charging twice over. I speak as a party to the contract in this matter. I have read the article upon which this case is brought. I should say the criticism was a fair one on Mr. Crisp’s action. By Mr. Branson —I have had a conver sation with Mr. Crisp about the payment of 6s. Ido not recollect saying to Mr. Crisp that the article was an unfair one. I won’t swear that I was not talking to Mr. Crisp for ten minutes at the Borough Council office. I have been told that I was to be turned inside out as a witness here. I can swear the conversation did not last ten minutes. It might have lasted five or nine minutes. I have no recollection of any conversation which took place there. Mr. Branson —Then your recollection must be a very convenient one. Don’t be afraid, Mr. St. Hill, I won’t do you any harm. , Mr. Branson then read the paragraph in the “Mail,” and the evidence of the Collector, and asked Mr. St. Hill to state his opinion as to whether the criticism was a true or false one.
Mr. St. Hill —The thing is so mixed up that I can’t form an opinion whether the “Mail” or the Rate Collector is telling the truth. Mr. Branson—Do you know the rela tions, friendly or otherwise, between Mr, Ivess and the Friedlanders ? Mr. Ivess objected to the question. His Worship said he could not object to any evidence in cross-examination. Witness —I know four of the Fried landers. I don’t know if they are brothers. I know they trade under the name of Friedlander Bros. I was pre sent at the last Mayoral contest. The candidates were Mr. Hugo Friedlander and Mr. Ivess. At that time the rela tions between Mr. Ivess and the Fried landers were of a mixed character. I can’t say I have noticed articles in the “Mail” attacking the Friedlanders. I should say the relations between the parties are not of a hostile nature. Mr. Branson here explained that his reason for bringing out this evidence was that Mr. Ivess was endeavoring to attack the Mayor under the guise of attacking his own friend Mr. Crisp. Witness continued —I first heard of the charge of Cs. to Miss Callaghan about a week before I mentioned it in the Council. I had conversations with Mr. Ivess pre vious to bringing the matter up in the Council. I don’t think I had more than one, and I forget altogether what it was about, as I am very foggy about it. His Worship—Then don’t be foggy about what you swear to, Mr. St. Hill. Witness continued —I don’t recollect if the conversation referred to Miss Cal laghan. I brought the matter before the Council of my own free will, and not from any urging on Mr. Ivess’ part. I did not speak to Mr. Crisp before bring ing the matter before the Council. The question was afterwards discussed, at a subsequent meeting of the Council. I spoke at that meeting, but don’t recollect how long. I don’t recollect if I spoke to Mr. Ivess between the first meeting of the Council, when this matter was brought up, and the second. I can’t say if my memory is a perfect blank or not. I should like Mr. Braddell to point out to me the minutes of the meeting referred to. A fortnight elapsed between the two meetings. In reply to a caution by his Worship Mr. St. Hill said he had heard he was to be put into fits that day by Mr. Branson. (Laughter). Witness continued —Mr. Ivess in no ■way influenced me in my speech at the Borough Council in the way of supplying notes or brains. I asked the question in the Council without knowing who had been charged the 6s. At the time I made the charge I did not know the truth or the falsity of it. I forget whether I stigmatised Mr. Crisp’s conduct as unjust and illegal. I don’t recollect stating that the rate payer was a lady. Mr. Branson—Do you think it just on the part of the proprietor of a paper to pass judgment on an individual before he can be heard in defence 1 Do you think the criticism published a fair one ? Witness —Cannot give an opinion on the article published in the “Mail,” being on my oath. The Bench—Supposing, Mr. St. Hill, you were not on your oath, would you give an opinion 1 Witness —No, I would not give an opinion, Mr. Branson —What would _ you think of a magistrate sentencing a prisoner with out hearing his defence ? Witness —I can’t give an opinion. Mr. Branson—Your mind is in a stale of chaos.
Witness ironically assented to this im peachment. Mr. Branson—Do you recollect Mr. Crisp offering to bet you a new hat that ho was right in charging the Gs. in the case ? Witness —I recollect something about the hat, but not what the bet was about. By Mr. Ivess—lt was not my duty as a Councillor to make enquries from Mr. Crisp. I have never heard you speak dis paragingly of the Friedlander Bros. During the Mayoral election Mr. Ivess frequently stopped skits being published against Mr. Hugo Friedlander, _ and did not refer in any way to Mr. Friedlander at public meetings. C. W. Ireland, solicitor, was called, and Mr. Ivess stated that he called the present witness to prove the fact of a schedule of the duties of the Borough solicitor having been prepared. Mr. Ireland then stated that at the time the office of Borough Solicitor was adver tised, his firm tendered for the work. Mr. Branson objected to evidence of this nature being given, as it could not be proved if Mr. Crisp had cognisance of their nature, and if they were approved of by the Borough Council. Mr, Ivess here wished to prove that the schedule was approved of by the Council, but failing to elicit any proof of it, abandoned the part bearing on tie schedule. Mr. Ivess —World it be competent fora Borough Solicitor, enjoying a salary, to charge Cs. for writing letters 1 Mr. Ireland-I should certainly have done so if not debarred by the contract. Mr. Ivess—Did you inspect the docu ment called a schedule ; and what were the duties mentioned in it ? His Worship—That question cannot be answered as the document is a nullity. Mr. Ivess—What is a retainer, Mr, Ireland ? Mr. Ireland —A retainer is a fee for certain services, and the term has a very wide range. When a man is employed by a corporate body he is usually bound down by a specification to certain duties. By Mr. Branson—There are various descriptions of retainers. I have known of retainers where a solicitor has been paid a large fee for keeping his tongue quiet. The letter to Mr. Crisp produced I should call an appointment as Borough Solicitor, in the shape of a general retainer for 12 months. Under that letter, as being the only writing, Mr. Crisp was, in my opinion, justified in charging the usual fee for threatening letters to rate payers. I would, as a professional man, have made the same charge myself. A lawyer does not usually take instructions from his clients to write letters. He writes and charges without instructions The charges for writing letters vary —the Invest charge is usually ss. I have read the article in the “Mail.” If I were an outside person, the effect of that article on my mind would be detrimental to Mr. Crisp in his official capacity. I think that it would be calculated to hold Mr. Crisp up to public contempt with people who were ifot acquainted with him, as it is a serious charge against a solicitor. By Mr. Ivess—l did not look upon the LIOO fee as a silencing retainer. For that LIOO a year I understood the solicitor would be obliged to act for the Borough Council when called upon. It would be competent for the solicitor to charge defendant for writing letters. The con tract made was a very loose one. Donald Williamson, merchant, sworn— I am a member of the Borough Council. The Magistrate again called Mr. Ivess’ attention to the utter uselessness of the repetition of evidence which had been taken over and over again. Mr. Williamson continued —I don’t think it was contemplated that charges would be made for writing letters. I ap prove of the action of the Council in con demning Mr. Crisp’s action in charging for writing letters. This closed defendant’s case, and His Worship said there was no doubt in his mind as to there being a prhna facie case of libel against accused, and he would com mit him to take his trial at the next sitting of the Supreme Court—bail being allowed in his own personal recognisances of 1400.
CHISPA’S LETTER.
“I am not yet so bald that you can see my brains.”—LONGFELLOW. For the last month, or thereby, the air has been quite sulphurous with libel, and there has been a general breathing out of threatening and slaughter. First, Stanley Bruce put on his war paint, and shook his snearin Joe’s face “20,000 times”; then the proud Champion of Roman Catholicism —■ so he would like to be called, only the adherents of that Church are not on, not to bo had—Mosely came down “like a wolf ” on your fold, but departed, afraid of the fighting editor ; and then out trotted the Borough Solicitor with a charge of libel against the champion of freedom, and I wouldn’t “be surprised to learn” that the ex-collector, now that he is a gentleman, and not a rate collector, is sotting battle in array for another pound of flesh if the solicitor should succed in having his opponent convicted. This libel case of the solicitor against the man of types has been the talk of the week, and has given rise to more libel, uttered over tea-tables, and shop counters, and bar parlors, at street corners, in railway trains, and oven in and around the courthouse itself, than our urbane and venerable magistrate could hear the evidence upon and judicially dispose of, if he sat till Christmas in that hall of justice of his— sacred to the punishment of drunks under the presidency of his Worship the R.M., and their reformation under the “charge” of the W.C.T.’s who hold Court in Good Templar Lodge assembled. In my wan derings I have heard the article of Mr. Edward Houghton denounced in anything hut measured terms, and the proprietor of the paper called names, the libellous nature of which was far more pronounced than any applied to the Borough Solicitor by the article, and hearty wishes expressed that “ he’d be properly soused ” over the case. On the other hand, I’ve heard the solicitor considerably dressed down, and designated by titles that would have put his temper to the test considerably. But then, when it takes such a lot of the R. M’s. time, and such a number of newspaper columns to settle up which is right as between the lawyer and the printer, the men in the streets may be forgiven for making many mistakes while the case is sub jndico. I do not pretend to say which is right in this matter, 1 am no lawyer ; but so far as the case is concerned I think it never would have arisen if the Borough Council had taken proper steps to define what were their solicitor’s duties when they asked for tenders for the position. It was Mr. Ivess suggested employing a lawyer for the Borough at a “ slump ” sum per annum, and if he had also suggested having a schedule of duties drawn up by one of the fraternity it would have been at once known whether Mr. Crisp bad any right to exact costs from the ratepayers. Still, I can scarcely expect Mr. Ivess to be pos sessed of foresight of this kind, seeing that he writes letters for nothing, and never even dreams of charging. And as he does his own legal work, and is his own advocate, he cannot be supposed to know anything about the little items of “ costs ” upon which that growth of civilisation called the “ bar ” live and grow fat. In the course of his conduct of his own case, and in dealing with Mr. Braddell’s evi dence, Mr. Ivess took it upon him to say that the schedule of duties prepared by the Council for the Borough Solicitor was vague. Nobody would have taken any notice of this had he not added that it was vague—like many other things done by the Borough Council. Seeing that Mr. Ivess once thought himself the leading light of that “vague” body, and only recently had the pleasure of being very near the top of the poll for the Mayoralty, it was a graceful tribute lie paid to his own acuteness, unless ho meant us to understand that “present company was always excepted,” in regard to himself. lam sorry that ho has been committed for trial, I am equally, sorry that he did not wait for Mr. Crisp’s explanation of his conduct to the Borough Council, before bis editor’s “ let out ” at the ‘‘ particeps criminis ” appeared in print. Courage is a noble attribute of a journalist, but there is just the possibility of being foolhardy and running one’s head against a gatepoast, when charging full tilt at a too before making one’s self sure that he has played all his cards.
The hhel case had its funny side as well as its serious aspect. It showed us what was Mr. Harry Friedlander’s opinion of a rate collector. A rate collector is “no gentleman ” according to Harry. That ollicev when put into the witness box was asked in the usual way what profession he followed. He gave his reply promptly, and his whole countenance beamed with satisfaction while he did so, as if he were glad that he had been able to fulfil his contract for collecting rates, and so get rid of a disagreeable duty. “He was a gentleman now, but formerly he had been rate collector for the borough.” Am Ito understand that the character of a gentle man can he put off and on like a Sunday suit, and worn only on special occasions, and for special purposes I Is our genial Town Clerk no longer a gentleman, now that he has been appointed rate collector for the borough, and have all the Road Board clerks, and dog-tax collectors parted with their claims to be called gentlemen on assuming the duty of collecting rates ? I am afraid Harry will come in for a case of libel, too, if he don’t look out. I would advise the writer of the letter in your paper, (asking why the gambling case was heard at ten a.in. instead of at the usual hour, when the press and the public attend), and who signed himself “ One who’d like to know, you know,” to re-write his letter, and send it at once to the Clerk of the R.M. Court, for that gentleman, in giving evidence on the libel case says he never took any notice of what appeared in country newspapers. CIIISPA.
THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, TUESDAY, MARCH 16, 1880.
Public Notice. THE EDUCATION BOARD OF THE DISTRICT OF NORTH CANTERBURY. ELECTION OF COMMITTEES. THE householders of the under-men tioned school districts, that is to say, the districts of Ashburton Forks, Kyle, Longbeach, Mount Somers, Seafield, Tinwald, Willowby, Having failed to elect Committees at the annual meeting held on 26th January, the Board, in pursuance of the powers in that behalf conferred by the Education Act, 1877, section 66, hereby directs that a PUBLIC MEETING of the householders in every such district be held on MON DAY, the twenty-second day of March, one thousand eight hundred and eighty, at seven o’clock in the evening, for the election in each district of seven house holders (section 64) to form the Committee for such district for the year ending with the fourth Monday in January next. The place of meeting shall be the schoolhouse in each district, and this is understood to mean the main schoolhouse in any district which has more than one school. The Board further directs that the first meeting of each school committee be held in the place appointed for the election, and immediately after the election upon the same evening. J. Y. COLBORNE YEEL, Secretary. Christ church ,21st Feb., 1880, 538
Wanted. ~\KT ANTED—By a respectable girl, V V 18i a SITUATION as general Servant, Housemaid, or in a small family. Apply Herald Office. Gl2g WANTED— Terms of BOARD and RESIDENCE for single gentleman in Ashburton. Reply at once, “S.E.D., Herald Office. 613 g WANTED— By a Married Couple, without incumbrance, a SITUA TION on a Station. Wife as Laundress and competent to manage a Dairy ; man as Carpenter or can make himself generally useful. Apply office of this paper. 6160 Edmiston Bros. & G-undry. THURSDAY NEXT, MARCH 18. At 12 o'clock.
IMPORTANT Clearing Sale OP FARMING STOCK AND IMPLEMENTS, ALSO, 768 acres 768 OF GOOD WHEAT-GROWING LAND AT THE HINDS, In Farms of 58, GO, 150, and 500 Acres. \/|TESSRS. EDMISTON BROS. & iVJL GUNDRY have been favored with instructions from A. Gibson, Esq., who is leaving for Scotland, to sell BY PUBLIC AUCTION, AT HIS FARM, “ AUCHENDRANE,” THE HINDS, The whole of his excellent FARMING STOCK AND IMPLEMENTS, , WITHOUT RESERVE. Consisting of—
7 First-class Draught Horses, five years and under 3 Do, do, do, unbroken, two year off 1 Hack 2 Milch Cows, in full profit 3 R. and G. D. F. Ploughs 1 S. F. do 3 Sets four-loaf Harrows 2 Drays 2 R. and G. Reapers 1 Two-horse power 1 Chaff-cutter 1 Corn-crusher 4 Sets Leading Harness 2 do Shaft do 13 Pairs Haines 12 do Plough Chains 18 Swingletrees Lot Patent Plough Wheels 7 Horse Covers Saddle and Bridle 2 Large Tents and Cooking Utensils 2 Tarpaulins Grindstone Horse-shoeing Tools, Anvil 2 Sots Stocks and Dies Carpenters’ Tools 12 Milk Pans 4 Bags Lime Churn, Gate Hinges Lot of Firewood Picks, Shovels, Forks, Spades 250 Bags Chaff 2 Stacks Oats GO Fowls Furniture Ac., Ac., Ac. ALSO, ins MAGNIFICENT FARM, KNOWN AS “AUCHBNDRAN E,” Comprising 500 ACRES 500 Of First-class Wheat Land, Being R.S. 2813 G. The property is well fenced, and sub-divided into five paddocks, with gorse fences. There is plenty of good water 20ft. from the surface. The buildings consist of a comfortable 3-roomed weatherboard cottage, cobbed and plastered throughout, with scullery, bath-room, Ac., and a men’s hut. The greater part of the land is in crop, and lying fallow, and there is a plan tation of about five acres of forest trees round the house. At the same time will be offered 58 ACRES 58 Of Good Wheat Land, near the above, 60 ACRES 60 Do Do. Do. 150 ACRES 150 R.S. 28137, about 1| miles from the Hinds Railway Station, ring fenced, with a good well of water (16ft. to water). ALSO, T.S. 39, 43, 44, Hindhope, with Black smith’s Shop and Dwelling-house thereon. The above properties must be sold, and the terms are therefore exceedingly liberal. Sale at 12 o’clock. Luncheon provided. Conveyances will meet express train at Winslow, leaving Ashburton at 11 a.m. EDMISTON BROS. A GUNDRY, 530 g Auctioneers. W ANTED KNOWN—That the cheap est and neatest CARDS may bp had at the “ GUARDIAN OFFICE.”
J. L. Fleming. TO TIMBER MERCHANTS, SAW MILLERS, CAPITALISTS, & OTHERS. VALUABLE LEASEHOLD, SAWMILL, AND MACHINERY. FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION. WITHOUT RESERVE. RJ.L. FLEMING has been favored with instructions from the trustees in the assigned estate of James Long Fleming, timber mcrchantand ironmonger, to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, On the premises, Tuam and St. Asaph streets west, Christchurch. OK TUESDAY, APRIL G, at 2 p.m. The following valuable leasehold pi’operty, sawmill, plant, and machinery, viz.— Tlu trustee’s interest in the lease of a half acre section of land, hav ing a frontage of 132 ft. on St. Asaph street (the lease has about 17 years to run at a very low ground rent), together with the sawmill, 70fi. x 27ft., with sash and door factory over the same, engine-house, and substantial four-roomed cottage (nearly new) erected thereon. The plant consists of 1 horizontal engine, 'n. cylinder, by Morton and Co.; 1 Corirsh boiler with cross tubes, by Ander son and Son, Christchurch, GOft. chimney stalk ; 1 planing machine, to plane from 16 x 4h to G x |, by M'Dowall and Son ; 1 vertical saw, with travelling bench ; circu lar saw bench; 1 hand saw, Rogers and Son, No. 2 ; 1 tennoning machine with a ll , necessary shafts, pullies, belting, etc., for the proper working of the same. Trustee’s interest in lease of quarter acre section, having a frontage of GGft. on Tuam street, with build ings used as an ironmonger’s retail shop and store. Also, A well-selected assortment of circular and vertical saws, planing and moulding irons, etc. The balance of the stock of ironmongery v al he offered on the same date, particu lars of which will appear in a future advertisement. Sale at 2 p. m. Gloo Terms at Sale. J. L. FLEMING, Auctioneer. Government Notices. LAND DISTRICT OF CANTERBURY. FOTIGE is hereby given that the undermentioned GROWN LANDS will be SUBMITTED TO AUCTION. at THE VOLUNTEER HALL, TEMUKA, ON TUESDAY, 23kt) MARCH, at 11 o’clock. In the Township of AROWHENUA, 25 SECTIONS; in the Township of ORARI, 10 SECTIONS, Rural Lands, being portions of the OLD RAILWAY RESERVES, Situated between the rivers Rangitata and Orari. To be sold for CASH. Reserve 319, about 1,000 acres, in 0 lots, from 60 acres to 180 acres each. Reserve 1,650, about 1,050 acres, in 12 lots, from 10 acres to 140 acres. Reserve 1,381, about 1,300 acres, in 17 lots, from 10 acres to 160 acres. Reserve 1,371, about 1,370 acres, in 19 lots, from 10 acres to 200 acres. Further portions of the same Reserves to he sold on DEFERRED PAYMENTS. Purchase money payable by half-yearly instalments, extending over ten years without interest, and subject to the con ditions prescribed by “ The Land Act, 1877,” relating to land on Deferred Pay ments.
Reserve 349, about 520 acres, in 6 lots, from C 5 acres to 120 acres each. Reserve 1,G50, about 500 acres, in. 8 lots, from 40 acres to 120 acres. Reserve 1,381, about 4GO acres, in 8 lots, from 40 acres to 140 acres. Reserve 1,381, about 1,230 acres, in 0 lots, from 70 acres to 220 acres. Plans and sale list, with the area and upset price of each lot, may be seen at the Survey Offices, Christchurch and Timaru, and at all railway stations as far south as Oamaru. JOHN MARSHMAN, Commissioner of Crown Lands. Land Office, Christchurch, 27th February, 1830. 59G0 EDUCATION RESERVES, CANTER CANTERBURY. mHE SCHOOL COMMISSIONERS in vito TENDERS for Lease of the under-mentioned Reserves, dating from the First of May next. PASTORAL LANDS. To be leased for ten years, without con ditions for fencing or culture. No. Acreage. Locality. 932 370 Near Camla, South Solwyn 111 G 2200 Pudding Hill, Ashburton 1134 240 Woodstock Run, Oxford 2000 1000 Tooth’s Paddock, Ashburton 2004 999! Horsley Downs, Waipara 2005 997 Ditto ditto 2006 4271 Taylor’s Stream, Ashburton 2010 500 Cameron’s Run, Ashburton TOWN LANDS. To be leased for ten years, without con ditions, except that it is to be fenced with a ring fence, 1819 2 ; |- Arowhenua Township AGRICULTURAL LAND, To be leased for seven and a half years, 1619 22 Kakahu, Geraldine AGRICULTURAL LAND, To be leased for fourteen years, Conditions of Lease of Agricultural Land and other particulars may be obtained from Mr. H. H. Pitman, Government Buildings, Christchurch, either by letter or personally, on any Thursday. Tenders addressed to the Chairman of the School Commissioners, Christchurch, will be received up to MONDAY, the sth of April next. JOHN MARSHMAN, Chairman. Christchurch, 3rd March, 1880. 895 c; FOR SALE, ACRES Tussock Land, in 1 jjOUU Lots to suit purchasers. Very Liberal Terms. 74 SAUNDERS BROS.
Educational. M ISS GOODGER begs to inform the Ladies of Ashburton that she opens a Private School on MONDAY, March 15, at Mr. Jones’, Stationer, Baring square. Teems: English ... ... One Guinea. French ... ... ~ Music ... ... ~ Referees ; The Very Revel. Dean of Christchurch, and J. P. Restell, Esq. 124c-569a T™’™” If - 1 ■—AM I'lJi NtmuuMiiimnii— Railway Notices. V. R. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. (Christchurch Section.) OAMARU RACE MEETING, MARCH 17th AND 18th, 1880. ORDINARY SINGLE FARE tickets to Oamaru issued by stations North of Timaru on 16th and 17th March, will be available for RETURN up to and in cluding 19th inst. FRED. BACK, General Manager. General Manager’s Office, Christchurch, March 12th, 1880. GBog Tenders. ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. TENDERS arc invited for the con struction of CHANNELS from the Mill Race at Mr. Williamson’s Homestead to the Domain, also for an OUTFALL DRAIN on the South East Town Belt, and for other EARTHWORK in connec tion with the proposed Water Supply. Plans and specifications may be seen at the Borough Council Offices ; and tenders, accompanied by a deposit of £5, to be delivered on or before noon on MONDAY, March 22nd, at the Town Clerk’s Office. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. FOOKS & SON. Go7o Borough Engineers. To Let. TO LET BY TENDER. npO LET, for a term of 5 years, one of X the best DAIRY FARMS in Canter bury. It is at Lincoln, being situated within one mile of the Station of the Lin coln and Akaroa Junction Railway, and contains 230 acres, sixty of which are in crop, and the rest laid clown in grass. The buildings consist of a four-roomed house, three-stall stable, chaff house, piggeries, etc. Further particulars can be obtained on application at H. Mofiatt’s store, Man chester street, Christchurch, or at the Wakanui Mill, Ashburton. Tenders to be sent, addressed “H. Moffatt, Ashburton,” not later than March 20th, 1880. Possession will be given on March 25th, 1880. 576 g FARM TO LET. TO LET, for a term of years, a FARM of 1,800 ACRES of good Wheat Land, GO acres in turnips, the rest in tussocks, fenced, and sub-divided ; good House, 8-stalled Stable, Chaff-house, Well, etc. Exceptionally favorable terms to a good tenant. A pply to FREDK. PAYITT, Go7o Ashburton. For Sale. FARMS FOR SALE. IMPROVED FARM of 564 Acres, near Dromore. IMPROVED FARM of 400 Acres, Seafield. 544-Acre Block of UNIMPROVED LAND, adjoining Winchmore Railway Station. Easy terms. Apply to 590 a CUFF & GRAHAM.
LAND. LAND. j^J- ESSES. P OYITZ & CO. have received instructions to OFFER FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY, AN UNIMPROVED FARM of 400 Acres, in one or two lots. The land is of fair quality and situated within four miles of a Railway Station on the main lino. FARMERS ! FARMERS ! FARMERS ! R. McKERROW AND CO., RE Casli Purchasers of Wool, Grain, and all kinds of Farm Produce, and are also prepared to make Liberal CASH ADVANCES on the above placed in their hands either for sale or shipment to the English or Colonial Markets. A Largo Stock of Cornsacks, Wool packs, &c., for sale at lowest current prices. Surveyor, Civil Engineers, &c. C E. FOOKS AND SON, I CENSED SURVEYORS AND LAND BROKERS Under the Land Transfer Act, Government Contract Surveyors, Triangle, Wakanui Road, near Post-office ASHBURTON. Business Notices. R. McKERROW & CO., GRAIN MERCHANTS, RAKAIA. GO
Business Notices. VALUE EXTRAORDINARY. THE Great Bargains OF THE SEASON. GREAT CLEARANCE SALE FOR THIRTY DAYS. ORR AM) CO. HAVING resolved to clear out the Balance of the Bankrupt Stocks purchased by them during the Season (amounting to over ten thousand pounds) regardless of cost so that they, may commence the Autumn Season with en tirely a new Stock, ORR AND CO. Will also offer several cheap lots pur chased by them during the late depression. Special Bargains. 90 Pair Twilled Kaiapoi Blankets at 4s. under the usual price. Kaiapoi Flannel at Is. 4d., Is. 6d. to 2s. English Flannel at Is., la. 2d., Is. 6d., to Is. 9d. Prints at sd. and 6d., worth 9d. Brown Hollands, 7d. to Is. COSTUMES. 56 Costumes at 215., worth 355. 6d., a Bargain. 64 Print Costumes at 7s. 6d. to 12s. 6d., worth 20s. 1700 yards Dress Goods, Alpaccas, at Bd., lOd., and Is. MILLINERY. Trimmed and Untrimmed Hats at half price. 2 Boxes Flowers, sold at 6d. per spray. Ladies’ Underclothing at very much under usual prices. 20 Dozen Stays at 3s. 6d., 45., 4s. 9d., to ss. 6d. CLOTHING. Men’s Suits at 15s. under usual prices. Boys’ Suits at 15s. 6d. to 355. Youth’s Suits at a little over half-price. Braces, Ties, Collars, Socks, and Shirts, unusually cheap. 20 Dozen Harvest Shirts at Is. 6d. to 2s. 6d. BOOTS Men’s Boots still sold at Bankrupt prices. Youth’s Boots in great variety. Ladies’ Kid Boots at old prices. 1 Case Children’s Boots at Is. and Is. 6d., a bargain. TAILORING DEARTMENT. WE HAVE MUCH PLEASURE IN ANNOUNCING TO THE PUBLIC THAT A Tailoring Branch HAS BEEN OPENED IN CON. NECTION WITH OUR CLOTHING DEPARTMENT, HAVING MADE ARRANGEMENTS WITH MESSRS. CRAIGHEAD AND CO. (LATE OF EDINBURGH AND SAN FRANCISCO), PRACTICAL TAILORS, TO MAKE UP ALL ORDERS EN TRUSTED TO US IN THE VERY BEST STYLE. A PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED. SCOTCH, ENGLISH, and COLONIAL TWEEDS IN GREAT VARIETY. THE CELEBRATED BLARNEY TWEED (CORK) KEPT IN STOCK FANCY COATINGS IN GREAT VARIETY. SUITS from M 4s. DRESSMAKING DEPARTMENT. Dresses, Costumes, and Jackets made up to order, under the superintendence of a first-class Dressmaker. WEDDING & MOURNING ORDERS PUNCTUALLY ATTENDED TO. ORR AND CO. IMPORTERS ASHBURTCN AND RAKAIA |
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A BOARDING HOUSE IDYLL. By Miss Beaddon. “Mr. Twistleton,” I said, “if you come at once you may be in time to save your daughter from marrying an infamous scamp, a Count Bouilli, who wears a false heard, and is I don’t know what. Put on your coat ” (he was wearing a waistcoat with sleeves) “and come at once.” Mr. Twistleton, rather slow and ple thoric in his habits, merely repeated the words “ Count Bully. Yes, I + hink the Missus wrote me about him. Well, per haps I’d better come down and see to it.” “Perhaps I’d better come down and seeto.it !” When I had been at such pains to expose this rascal, to think that bliss Edie’s own father should speak so. I was so indignant at the cool way in which he treated the whole affair, that I felt half inclined to stop in town and leave him to fight his own battle with the Count. But an exceeding longing for revenge on the man who had so egregi ously imposed on the confidence of the Cholmondeley and was acting so basely ■toward Miss Edie, impelled me to accom pany Twistleton. I was determined, however, not to tell him whom I suspected the Count to be ; I would not care for the esclandre ; I would sacrifice the peace of Mrs. Bowser’s establishment for the satis faction of pointing to the Count in face of the assembled company and saying, “ There, Mr. Twistleton, is your creditor, Mr. Fleance.”
We missed our train while Mr. Twistle ton was waiting for a coat that was being finished for him to take down to Brighton, “Good heaven!” I thought, “to trouble yourself about a coat, while Miss Edie is in such danger ! ” “ It isn’t often,” he explained to me, “ that I take a customer’s order home ; but this is an exceptional case, one ®f my very largest customers residing now —ahem—at Brighton.” He smiled a fat smile, bought an even ing paper, and read it all the way. I was fidgeting about, wondering what the Count was up to, and here was Miss Bdie’s own father quietly reading a paper. We reached the mansion just at half past six the Cholmondeley dinner hour. I led Twistleton into the dining room with a feeling of triumphant elation. My look was, I believe, so determined that the young curate, who caught sight of me as he was saying grace, lost his voice, and every one sat down in an uncomfortable way, as if they were not quite sure whether he had finished. On Mrs. Bowser’s right was seated Mrs. Twistleton, on her left the Count: and the Count’s left-hand neighbor was Miss Edie. Between these stood Charles, who also had caught my eye, and gloated over the approaching scene. I advanced to Mrs. Bowser’s side, and said in a loud voice, that commanded the attention of the whole room : “ Mrs. Bowser, you have been nourishing a viper in your bosom ” (Mrs. Bowser clutched at her stomacher ;) “ this man is an im poster ! ” If the first shell of a French bombard ment had burst in the dining-room of Cholmondeley Mansion it could not have created greater consternation. Every one in the room sprang to their feet ; Charles, in obedience to a gesture of mine, led Miss Edie, who was almost hysterical to her mother’s side. The Count had risen at my approach, and stood before me confused and trembling. Mrs. Bowser was so hopelessly bewildered that she could do nothing but call out “ Charles, Amelia, Amelia, Charles, stop him ! stop him ! ” I was master of the situation, and resol red to complete the scene by stripping Count Fleance of his mock beard. With a quick movement of my arm I had almost accomplished my design, when Mr. Twistleton stepped forward and checked me with his hand laid on mine. Then turning to the Count, he said ; “ Mr. Fleance, I regret to have to announce to you the death of your uncle, Sir Gilbert Fleance. Mrs. Bowser, and ladies and gentlemen, I beg you will calm your selves, there has been some slight mis take ; this gentleman is not Count Bully, far from it. He is my friend, if he will allow me to call him so, Sir Edward Fleance, baronet,” “ Good heart alive !” was all that Mrs, Bowser could say. “Deary me!” came from Miss Amelia at the other end of the table. To my astonishment Mrs. Twistle ton was leaning back in her chair in a fit of laughter that rendered suffocation momentarily eminent. What did it mean 1 No explanation was offered ; every one sat down again, and dinner was resumed in an uneasy sort of way ; Charles, almost useless, paralyzed with perplexity, had to retire several times to empty his waist coat. Mr. Twistleton occupied the seat Miss Edie had vacated ; Miss Edie sat next to her mother, and never lifted her eyes from her plate, conscious that every eye not fixed on the Count was fastened on her. Dinner was over somehow, and then Mr. and Mrs. Twistleton, Miss Edie, the Count, and myself, adjourned to Mrs. Bowser’s private sitting-room, where, with Mrs. Bowser and Miss Amelia to keep the peace, and the whole of the residents at the Cholmondeley congre gated in the hall outside, with Charles stationed at the door to prevent any of them listening at the key-hole, we received the following explanation from Mr. Twistleton. He first addressed himself to the Count. “You, Sir Richard Fleance, as you have chosen to disguise yourself as a Frenchman with a black beard, when your own is a red, stubby one, as I know well, must excuse me if, in fairness to Mrs. Bowser, I explain the state of affairs. I knew you had run away from your creditors ; I knew you were stopping at the Cholmondeley under an outlandish name, and I wrote and told my wife so. I have learned from her that you have been paying attention to my daughter, and that, yesterday, you proposed for her hand. Am I right ? ” “Quite right, Mr. Twistleton,” said the Count in a sheepish voice. Miss Edie gave a fierce little exclama tion, and stamped her foot. “I demand from you, Sir Edward, a renewal of that proposal now that ym are a baronet of the United kingdom, and not disinherited by your uncle.” “Not disinherited! Gad, my dear Twistleton, you’ve saved me, I—” But whether he was going to back out of his engagement (I thought at the time he was,) or renew his vows, it is impossible to say, for at that moment Miss Edie, with another little stamp, demanded to be heard in the matter. “ What nonsense you are talking, papa ! I won’t have him, of course I won’t have him. He told me he dyed his moustache, but I did think it was his own beard. ” And she burst into sobs, and asked to be taken out of the room. So Mrs. Twistle ton, Mrs. Bowser, and Miss Amelia took her in charge, and as the door opened to let them out we heard a buzz of excited inquiries burst out in the hall. We gentlemen being left alone, my share of the denouement was soon ex plained, and I received Mr. Twistleton’s thanks for having looked after his daughter’s interests so efficiently. I saw he would have said more, but the fear of offending a real live baronet was in his eyes. Twistleton then entered into an ex planation of what he had done in the matter. “When I heard that old Sir Gilbert had cut up rough, and set ail your credi tors about your heels, I thought to ray
self, ; Well, Mr. Edward ain’t got a penny so its no use squeezing him. ’ Was it Sir Edward 1 ”
“ Not a ha’porth,” said Sir Edward. “ Well you owe me a matter of £5,000, or is it £G,COO ? ” “£7,000, I think, including that bill you took up.” “Right you are; £7,000. Well I thought, better than lose the money I’ll call on old Sir Gilbert. We’ve made his breeches, self and father, for nigh on fifty years, and I thought I’d just try what I could do. Blessed if the old man didn’t ask me to stop the night with him, and in the morning he made a new’ will and stuck you down first, as I understand you wore before, and that was all because I told him how r the tradesmen would suffer if he cut you off. Twistleton hugged himself with delight at the existence of one reasonable man on the face of the globe ; but then remem bering that this man had died—too good to live, no doubt—be added in a doleful voice. ‘‘ He died three days after, took suddenly with hearfaplcx ” (a con fusion probably between apoplexy and heart disease), “and I thought you mightn’t have no black clothes about you, so I made bold to bring you down a suit of a nice soft material, all wool, Sir Ed ward. And if you’ll excuse me saying so, I think you could make it up with Miss Edie if you was to try. And pray don’t think about that L 7,000 till it’s quite con venient to you.” But the interview lasted a long time, and the narration of it is beginning to grow tedious. I have only to say that Mrs. Bowser eventually forgave Sir Edward Fleance, late Count Bouilli, and that the gentle man, and the days of mourning for his father being over, married Miss Edie Twistleton. A large piece of the bride-cake was sent down at Miss Edie’s particular request, to Cholmondeley, and for some days the house-maids at that establishment were astonished at the number of crumbs and currants they found when they made the beds in the morning. These were the debris of the slices of Miss Edie’s cake which the unmarried boarders placed under-heir pillows nightly, until it was all crumbled away. I often meet Sir Edward and Lady Fleance at the Cholmondeley, and for old acquaintance sake I am allowed to call her ladyship by her Christian name. Charles is growing gray. It is said that Mrs. Bowser drinks too much port. The The Cholmondeley is sceptical on the sub ject of French Counts, bnt as fond of unromantic romance as ever. [concluded].
BROCKLEBANK’S TENT. A TALE OF UNFOUNDED ACCUSATION. It was now nearly fifteen years ago since I was attacked by an epidemic disorder which prevailed among the young men of the United Kingdom. It was commonly styled the gold-fever, and the fit seized me very suddenly. I called one evening in Camden Town—it was a pleasant airy suburb at that time—to see two bachelor friends of mine who shared lodgings together. I found the floor of their sitting-room lumbered with boxes. “What are you doing?” I asked iu astonishment. “ We’re off for the gold-diggings.” “ By what ship ? ” “The John Taylor; next Wednesday week. ” I recklessly flung my hat to the other end of the room, gave such a leap that my head nearly bumped against the ceil ing, and cried— “ I will go with you.” “That’s right, old boy,” they responded. “ Go and secure your passage the first thing in the morning; She’s filling up quick. ” The London atmosphere was at that time surcharged with auriferous insanity. The grey, sober light of the morning did not induce me to swerve from my resolu tion of the previous night; on the con trary as soon as the governor appeared at the counting-house I boldly walked into his private room, and discharged myself. The governor was, and, I am thankful to say, is still—for I am once more back in the old shop— a very jolly fellow. “ You going too, Parker? Well, well, I’m sorry for it; but if you young men will insist on seeing the diggings, I sup pose you must. Make out a cheque for your salary, and I’ll sign it. ” I next rushed off to the firm who were agents for the John Tayloi’. Dismal news ; every berth on board of her was engaged. I had to take my passage by another vessel, and this accident proba bly led to the adventure I have under taken to relate. I shall not describe the voyage on board the Coldstream, but shall merely say that we reached Hobson’s Bay safely in the month of September. Melbourne was a queer place at that time. Emigrants were pouring in at the rate of three thou sand a week ; there were eighty thousand people in a town built to hold only twenty-five thousand ; provisions were at famine-prices, and all social distinctions were turned topsy-turvy. The John Tay lor had arrived some time before the Coldstream, and her passengers had been scattered over the length and breadth of the colony. After waiting three days at the miserable little post-office window in Elizabeth street—now supplanted by a palatial edifice—in the midst of an eager struggling crowd of letter seekers, I got a communication from my London friends, saying that they were gone to Bendigo, and would let me know where they were as soon as they were settled. I scarcely knew what to do. I had come to Aus tralia solely and entirely for the purpose of going to the diggings, and to the diggings I was determined to go; but I did not care to go up the road all by my self. The hundred miles of bush which lay between Melbourne and Bendigo was swarming at that time with escaped con victs from Van Diemen’s Land, who were making up for a lengthened period of en forced honesty by plundering and mal treating Her Majesty’s lieges right and left. Terrific rumours of their outrages were circulated. It was of no protection to be poor. The man whose pockets were well-lined was robbed and released ; but the wretch who had nothing wherewith to satisfy the cupidity of his savage assail ants, was beaten to a jelly ; or, being tied naked to a tree in the lonely forest, was exposed to all the horrors of slow starvation. Moreover, the weather was extremely unfavourable for travelling: rain fell in torrents, and the roads were such hopeless quagmires that one hundred and twenty pounds sterling was gladly paid for the conveyance of a single ton of goods to tho Bendigo Creek. I decided therefore, to wait awhile, and took up my abode at a tavern called the Duke of York, which stood in those days at the corner of Stephen and Collins Stieets. The Duke of York had no doubt been a comfortable hostelry in the primitive clays of the colony, but at the time of my soj®urn there it was crowded to excess. Extra beds had been crammed into all the bed-chambers, and were instantly secured at prices which -would be thought exor bitant in an aristocratic West End hotel. Mattresses were laid at night on all the sitting-room tables, and a large shed in the yard, with rough stone walls and an earthen floor, was filled with iron bed steads ; but even this apartment—which we nicknamed tho cholera hospital—was fully occupied, and I was fain to pay half a-crown a night for the privilege of laying my own blankets on the ground in the confined space between two of the afores said beds. There were some clrawback to this mode of passing the night. As
most of my room-mates indulged in the objectionable practice of smoking in bed, and as I lay on a lower level than they did, I was apt to become the uninten tional target for some of the results of their tobacco-vapor. Again, it was not unusual for some jovial gentleman to enter the cholera hospital at two o’clock in the morning, with a bottle of cham pagne in his hand and a couple more under his arm ; he would wake up every body in turn, and insist that each of the sleepers so awakened should either drink his health or fight him on the spot. I have several times been aroused by the unwelcome apparition of this veritable “ Champagne Charley” On the whole, however, we had very good fun at the Duke of York. As the weather was cold and wet, and as the streets after dark were full of footpads, we mostly amused ourselves by assembling in the parlor under the superintendance of an experienced chairman, and singing songs in the most approved Sons of Har mony fashion. Mr. Mills took the chair, a man whom we greenhorns looked upon with no small awe, for although only a twelvemonth in the colony, he was re ported to have amassed a fortune in the diggings, and was now on the point of returning to England. Moreover, as Mr. Mills was thirty years of age, and had a prematurely bald forehead, he assumed quite a fatherly air towards a youngster like me, for I was not yet out of my teens, and my beard was still all “ under ground.” [to be continued.]
THE GARDENER.
NOTES FOB. THE PRESENT MONTH, BY A PROFESSIONAL GARDENER. KITCHEN GARDEN. Sow during the month the last sowing of cabbage, cauliflower, lettuce, winter spinach, to stand in the seed beds over winter, to come in for transplanting in early spring. Onions should be sown as early this month as possible, as it often happens that they are sown too late, and hence dis appointment is suffered, as the first sharp frost lifts them out of the ground. But by sowing early they will have taken suffi cient hold to resist the action of frost. The best varieties are Brown Spanish, Giant Rocco, and Brown Globe. By sow ing in lines they can be thinned out, and transplanted in early spring. The Giant Rocco, treated in the above manner, pro duces immense bulbs, sometimes weighing from 31bs. to 41bs. One of the best for early use, Brown Spanish, also produces an excellent crop when transplanted in early spring. White Stone and Golden Ball Turnip should also be sown as early this month as possible, which will keep up a supply of tine tender roots all through the winter and early spring months. Care should be taken not to cover the seeds too deep, as in nearly all cases disappointment arises from their being covered too deep or not covered at all. Seeds, as a rule, should in no case be covered more than twice their own thickness, except peas, beans, and such large seeds—these from 2in. to Sin. Radish will do well sown this month. FLOWER GARDEN. The principal work will be to collect flower seeds of all the different annuals, Ac. Stow them in a dry place. Cuttings should be taken of all flowering plants, such as geraniums, verbenas, petunias, cupheas, Phlox, Drummoni, Ac., and placed in pots or boxes. To ensure suc cess, place about two inches of well-rotted manure mixed with loam in the bottom of the pot or box. Mix good ordinary loam, three parts to sand one part, well together. Fill the balance of your pot or box, putting a light covering of pure sand on the top, in which insert the cuttings. Geraniums cuttings should have little or no water for a week after being put in, as they are likely to damp off if kept too wet until they begin to color. Verbenas, fuchsia, petunias, Ac., must be kept damp and shaded; but geraniums will root more readily by being placed in the sun. To strike fuchsia cuttings, ver benas, Ac., lay some pieces of glass over the top of the box, to keep it air tight, for a week or so after the cuttings are put in. Persons purposing to lay down new lawns should embrace the first opportunity, as lawns laid down this month do much bet ter than when done in spring, as it has the double advantage from the autumn rains and spring showers to give the young grass a thorough hold of the ground be the summer drought set in.
THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, TUESDAY, MARCH 16, 1880.
Printed and published by Hokake John Weeks and Charles Dixon, at then Printing Office, East Street, Ashburtcr, Tuesday, March 16, xS3o.
Business Notices. TO THE FARMERS OF THE ASH BURTON AND SURROUNDING DISTRICTS. c. w. CALL AT JQUCKWORTH’S High Street, Christchurch, And Buy your GROCERIES. Really Good Tea, 20s. per box, full size. Extra Superfine, 295. per box, full size. Extra Superfine, 90s. per half chest. Quality guaranteed. All other Goods equally low. 465 g H. M. Jones, Baring Square, LAW & COMMERCIAL STATIONER, BOOK AND MUSIC SELLER. Toys, Fancy Goods, Violins, Strings, Concertinas, &c. Magazines, English Papers, & Periodicals, by each Mail. Bookbinding Executed with Despatch 15 A. J. WHITE’S STEAM CABINET MAKING AND FURNITURE ESTABLISHMENT, CHRISTCHURCH, Will be found one of the most convenient in New Zealand. THE Stock being so varied, that pur chasers may at once select any Article they can possibly require, suitable for any class of House. This will be found an IMMENSE ADVANTAGE TO COUN TRY CUSTOMERS Thus saving time, trouble and expense. 589 g James McDonald, PRACTICAL TAILOR, East street, Ashburton. A good Stock of Tweeds and Cloths on hai d. Summer Goods open shortly. 172 RAKAIA ANNOUNCEMENT. G. A. VINCENT, PRACTICAL PAINTER, GLAZIER, PAPERHANGER, Ac., Near Bank New Zealand, RAKAIA, BEGS to announce that he has com m enced Business in Rakaia, and all orders entrusted to him will receive prompt attention. 294
Business Notices. 855" THIS ADVERTISEMENT SHOULD BE CAREFULLY READ AND RE MEMBERED BY EVERYONE IN TERESTED IN FENCING. THE PATENT OVAL SAMSON FENCE WIRE Has now been before the public for four years, and during that time 5,000 TONS HAVE BEEN SOLD, Giving very great satisfaction, in proof of which we hold numerous testimonials from well-known colonists ; and the demand is daily increasing to such an extent, that numerous spurious imitations have lately been introduced in the various markets of Australia and New Zealand, for the sole purpose of damaging the reputation of the Patent Oval Samson Wire. The Samson Wire
Was patented and introduced four years ago in Victoria, New South Wales, j Queensland, and New Zealand ; and the principal claim set fourth was itsbeingmade Oval to prevent fraud. Yet, in the face of these patents, firms—many of respectable standing—have, for the sake of a paltry commission, lent themselves to the intro duction of various spurious imitations, which render them liable to actions at law, and annoyance and disappointment to the users. W r e would point out to intending pur chasers that any person erecting Oval Wire Fences, other than the Patent Oval Sam son, renders himself liable for damages. The Patent Acts on this point are very explicit ; therefore, after this notice no excuse can be made. We have had instances brought under oui notice where soinepersonshave been so un principled as to mix the Spurious Oval Wire amongst the Patent Oval Samson in order to make a sale, and damage the the reputation of the genuine article. We have a great aversion to take legal proceedings in this matter, but shall be compelled to, in self-defence, unless these practices are at once stopped. The public, when purchasing, are there fore cautioned to see that each coil bears a tin tally thus : PATENT OVAL SAMSON WIRE, IN OVAL ; And the Patentee’s Tally or Trade Mark M B R IN PADLOCK. Manufactured by the Whitecross Wire Company, Warrington, England. By using the Patent Oval Fence Wire you get a better and cheaper fence than any other, and the best proofs are the imitations already referred to. comprehensive circular as to its advantages, with numerous testimonials from well-known colonists, will be posted to any address on applicatiou. The state Forests of Victoria are fenced with the Patent Oval Samson Fence Wire ; the one at Dookie is, without doubt, the best Wire Fence in Australia, and people come from great distances to see it. PRICES GREATLY REDUCED. ADDRESS M'Lean Bros. & Higg 3 IMPORTERS, 69 ELIZABETH STREET, MELBOURNE. TRADE MARK : M B R IN PADLOCK. We undertake through our agents, to deliver the Patent Oval Samson Wire at any port in Australia or New Zealand, either direct from England or Melbourne. Inquiries by telegram promptly answered. REWARD.—Fencers throughout the Colonies who can give information as to the erection of Oval Wire Fences, other than the Patent Oval Samson Wire, will find it to their advantage to communicate with Messrs. M'Lean Brothers and Rigg, 69 Elizabeth street, Melbourne. Public Notices. GRAIN. ROYSB, STEAD, & CO. are prepared to PURCHASE GRAIN or to make ADVANCES ON GRAIN consigned to them for sale or ship ment. 0. PERCY COX, Agents for ROYSE, STEAD, & CO., 493 g Ashburton.
Bussin.es Notices. TO FARMERS. undersigned are CASH BUYERS Of Wheat and other Grain, or will make LIBERAL ADVANCES On shipments to London on grower’s account. DEERING’S TWINE BINDER. NOTICE TO FARMERS. E have this day APPOINTED MESSRS. FRIEDLANDER BROS. SOLE AGENTS for the DEERINO TWINE BINDER for the county of Ashburton. MASON STRUTHERS & CO. Christchurch 10th. February, 1880.
The Deering Twine Binder AWARDED GOLD MEDAL At Ashburton, six machines competing. THE DEERING TWINE BINDER took the SPECIAL PRIZE at the Oamaru trial etc. JJAYING been appointed sole agents for the above machines, we are now prepared to TAKE ORDERS for the coming season. As only a LIMITED NUMBER can bo supplied, all who wish to make certain of securing those favorite machines for next season should order before the depar ture of next San Francisco Mail. FRIEDLANDER B R ?. S AGENTS FOR THE COLONIAL FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND SOLE AGENTS FOR THE CELEBRATED ALTHOUSE SELF - REGULATING WINDMILLS.
Business '.Notices. T. R. HODDER & COMPv’S GREAT CLEARING SALE, Previous to their STOCK TAKING, IS NOW ON, And will continue for ONE MO*NTH !! ! ESPECIAL ■ Throughout all the Soft Goods Departments. A large lot of REMNANTS—Shirting, Flannel, Sheeting, Carpetings, Tweeds, Doeskins, Dress Stuffs, Ac., &c. Ladies’ Millinery, Costumes, Jackets, Capes, Underclothing &c., at Great Reductions, Boys’, Youths’, and Men’s Clothing. English and Colonial Colored Shirts. Flannel unders, &c., &c. SPLENDID VALUE FOR THE MONEY Several lines in this Department LESS THAN ENGLISH COST PRICE, being bought during the depression from over stocked Markets. TAILORING DEPARTMENT In connection with the above, under the Superintendence of an experienced Lon don Military cutter. For price, style, workmanship, and perfect fit not to be surpassed in the colony. Ladies’ Habits aiid Mantles. Mourning and Wedding orders attended to with Dispatch. Military Uniforms. Contracts taken for any Volunteer Corps in New Zealand T. R. 11. & Co. Knowing that the Public may get wrong impressions by QUANTITIES AND PRICES BEING QUOTED, HAVE ARRANGED TO GIVE UPON ACTUAL
CASH PAYMENTS IN THE DRAPERY, MIL LINERY, Clothing, and Boot Depart ments, the liberal Discount of TWO SHILLINGS AND SIXPENCE IN THE POUND upon all Parcels over ten shillings, in addition to the Reduced Prices. Cash, for One Month Only. T. R. HODDER & COMPANY’S ENGLISH and AMERICAN SEWING MACHINE DEPOT. A complete assortment of Hand and Treadle Lock-Stitch Sewing Machines, T. R. Hodder & Company are appointed agents for Wanzer Machines, that have gained such preference in Dunedin and South Canterbury, also for the Improved Wertheim, allowed to be one of the best Machines used in the Largest Factories. SINGER’S and WILSON’S TREADLES, With their peculiar advantages. TAYLOR’S and HOME TREASURE HAND-SEWING MACHINES, Simple in working and of great durability. Extras of every description with the above. CASH, OR ON DEFERRED PAYMENTS T. E. HODDER AND COMPANY.
Medical. For coughs, bronchitis, in- FLUENZA, COLDS, &c. ■pOWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED. pOWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED. >OWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED. milE Oldest and Most Effectual COUGH X REMEDY. IXTRAORDINARY TESTIMO- I NIALS. HER. MAJESTY S GUN BOAT NETLEY. Wick, Scotland. Dear Sir, — Having had a most distressing and severe cough, which caused me many sleepless nights and restless days, I was recommended by his LORDSHIP the EARL of CAITHNESS to try your most invaluable Balsam of Aniseed, and I can assure you, with the first dose, I found immediate relief, even without having to suspend my various duties; and the first small bottle com pletely cured me, therefore I have the greatest confidence in fully rccommend ino- it to the million. Signed, W. LINZELL, H.M.G.B. NETLEY. OWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED. Duo x>e Montabob writes ; “ Chateau de Montabor, Aveyron. Sir, —Having suffered for some time from an obstinate cough, accompanied with fever, continuous head-aches, and sleepless nights, I resolved after having vainly tried several other medicines, to have recourse to your BALSAM of ANISEED. I cannot resist, sir, the desire of making you acquainted with the really marvelous results which I derived from it. From the first dose I felt great relief, the bad symptoms grew feebler, the irritation of the throat was calming down, and I recovered the sleep which had nearly left me. The third dose delivered me completely, and I am now completely restored to health. Receive, sir, with the expression of my gratitude the assurance of my distinguished sentiments. DUG DB MONTABOR.” For coughs, bronchitis, in FLUEN2A, COLDS, &c. For coughs, bronchitis, in fluenza, COLDS, &c. For coughs, bronchitis, FLUENZA, COLDS, &c. IN- F OR COUGHS, BRONCHITIS, IN FLUENZA, COLDS, &c. POWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED. “Sir, I have for a long time suffered from a severe cough and tried all manner of remedies. Dr. Liberecht advised POWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED ; it cured me after a few days. You are at liberty to use this letter in hopes that others may benefit by it.— I am. Sir, Yours. &c., ALBERT COUNT POTOCKI.” IOWELL’S BALSAM OF ANISEED. WILL LOOSEN the PHLEGM imme diately.—The Dean of Westminster’s Verger writes : “I was advised to try the Balsam of AnLeed; I did, and have found great relief. It is most comforting in allaying irritation and giving strength to the voice.” Lionel Brough, Esq., the eminent actor, writes : I think it an invaluable medicine for members of my profession, and have always recommended it to my brother and sister artistes. ” Truly an extraordinary EX PECTORANT.—Mr, Edward M. Ullett, of Bury, Hunts., writes to Messrs. Palmer & Son, Ramsay ;—“ Having been in the habit o using Powell’s Balsam of Aniseed for a great number of years, I have great pleasure in bear ing testimony to its incomparable effects as an expectorant. I always find a single close gives immediate relief, and a small bottle effects a perfect cure.” POWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED.— The effects of one teaspoonful taken in a little water before going to heel is extraordinary. No family should be without it in the winter. Sold by Chemists and Medicine Vendors throughout the 'World, Is and 2s 3d per per bottle; a great saving in taking family bottles, 11s each. Established over 50 years. Prepared only by THOMAS POWELL, Blackfriars Road, London.
SK for POWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED SOLD by all CHEMISTS and STORE KEEPERS. Observe the Trade Mark, “Lion, Net, and Mouse.” Wholesale Agents in the Australian and New Zealand Colonies -Elliot Brothers; Eyers & Solomon ; Felton, Grimwalde, & Co. ; P. and S. Falk, Faulding & Co. ; Rocke, Tom psit, & Co. ; Rosenthall & Co. ; Kempthorne, Prosser, & Co.; S. Hoffenung & Co.; Hemmons, Laws, & Co. ; Berkley, Taylor, & Co. j and all other wholesale houses. Proprietor— Thomas Powell, Blackfriars Road London. KEATING’S WORM TABLETS, A PURELY VEGETABLE SWEETMEAT, ooth in appearance and lasts, furnishing a most agreeable method of administering the only certain remedy for INTESTINAL or THREAD WORMS. It is a perfectly safe and mild preparation, and is especially adapted for childien. TESTIMONIAL. Medical Hall Gildersome, Nov. 28th, 1576, Mr. Keating, Dear Sir, —I think it nothing but my duty to inform you of the immense sale I have for your Worm tablets, which I may justly say.is enormous, and in every case gives the greatest satisfaction. I have now in stock two bottles containing the Round Worms brought me during the last few days by customers, one Worm 40 yards long. I dare not be without the remedy.—yours respectfully, M. A, Walker. Sold in tins by all Chemists and Druggists Proprietor, THOS. KEATING, London, REWARD AND CAUTlON.—Whereas fraudulent imitations of this umsurpassed remedy have been sold, I hereby request any one knowing the vendor of the same to com riiunicate with me, on conviction of the offender a liberal reward will be paid. 637 BUGS, FLEAS, MOTHS, BEETLES And all other Insects are DESTROYED by KEATING’S INSECT POWDER, which is quite harmless to domestic animals. In exterminating Beetles the success of this Powder is extraordinary, and no one need be troubled by those pests. It is per fectly clean in application. Ask for and be sure you obtain “ KEAT ING’S POWDER,” as Imitations are Noxious, and fail in giving satisfaction. Sold by all Chemists in Tins, is. & 2s. 6d. each 63c GRATEFUL—COMFORTING. BREAKFAST COCOA. “ By a thorough knowledge of the natural laws which govern the operations of digestion and nutrition, and by a careful application ol die fine properties of well selected cocoa, Mr. Epps has provided our breakfast tables with a delicately-flavoured beverage which may save us many heavy doctors’ bills. It is by tnc judi cious use of such articles of diet, that a constitu tion may be gradually built up until strong enough to resist every tendency to disease. Hundreds of subtle maladies are floating arcund us, ready to attack wherever there is a weak point. We may escape many a fata shaft bj keeping ourselves well fortified with pure bleed and a properly nourished frame.” —The Cizi , Service Gazette. SOLD ONLY IN PACKETS LABELLED JAMES EPPS AND CO Homcepathic Chemists, London,
Medical- ENO’S FRUIT SALT. THE PHYSICAL BASIS OF LIFE. GOOD FOOD. How to enjoy good food that would other wise cause Bilious headache, disordered Stomach, Poisoned Blood, &c.—use ENO’S FRUIT SALT. A NATURAL APERIENT. ENO’S FRUIT SALT, when taken with water, acts as a natural aperient, its simple but action removes all impurities, thus and restoring health. If its great value in keep ing the body in health were universally known, no family should be without it. Fagged, weary, and worn OUT !1 ! Anyone whose duties require them to under go mental or unnatural excitement or strain— ENO’S FRUIT SALT is the best known remedy. It acts like a charm. It allays ner vous excitement, depression, aud the injurious effects of stimulants and too rich food. Its power in aiding the digestion is most striking. It also restores the nervous system toils proper condition (by natural means). Use ENO’S FRUIT SALT. You cannot overstate ’ its great value in keeping the blood pure and free from disease. ENO versus STIMULANTS. An in sufficient amount of exercise frequently deranges the liver. ENO’S FRUIT SALT is peculiarly adapted for any constitutional weak ness of the liver. A world of woes is avoided by those who keep and use ENO’S FRUIT SALT.—“AII our customers for Eno’s Salt would not be without it upon any consideration, they having received so much benefit from it.— Wood Brothers, Chemists, Jersey, 1878.” Every travelling trunk and HOUSEHOLD in the world ought to contain a Bottle of ENO’S FRUIT SALT, prepared from Sound, Ripe Fruit, as a Health giving, ' Cooling, Sparkling, and Invigorating Beverage for any Season. It is the best Pre ventive and Cure for Biliousness, Sick Head ache, Skin Eruptions, Impure Bleed, Fevers, Pimples on the Face, Giddiness Feverishness, Mental Depression, Want of Appetite, Sour ness of Stomach, Constipation, Vomiting, Thirst, Sec., and to remove the effects of errors in Eating and Drinking. ENO’S FRUIT SALT.—From the Rer. Dr Hurst, Vicar of Collorly : —“ I have used your Fruit Salt for many years, and have vcrific/l your statements. The thanks of the public are due to you for your unceasing efforts to relieve suffering humanity. Long may you live to be a blessing to the world.” ENO’S FRUIT SALT.—“After suffering for nearly two and a half years from severe headache and disordered stomach, and after trying almost everything and spending much money without finding any benefit, I was recommended by a friend to try ENO’S FRUIT SALT, and before I had finished one bottle I found it doing me a great deal of good, and now I am restored to my usual health ; and others I know that have tried it have not enjoyed such good health for years.—Yours most truly, Robert Humphreys, Post Office, Barrasford. ” Agents for New Zealand, MESSRS. KEMPTHORNE, PROSSER, AND CO. STEEDMAN’S SOUTHING POWDERS FOR CHILDREN CUTTING TEETH. CAUTICN TO PURCHASERS.
The value of this well-known Family Medi cine has been largely tested in all parts of the world, and by all grades of society, for upwards [of FIFTY YEARS. Its well-earned exten sive sale has induced SPURIOUS IMITA TIONS, some of which in OUTWARD APPEARANCE so closely resemble the ori ginal as to have deceived many purchasers. The proprietor therefore feels it due to the public to give a special caution again=t the use of SUCH IMITATIONS. Purchasers are therefore reqilfireS carefully to observe the four following distinctive characteristics, without which none are genuine : 1st —In every case the words JOHN STEEDMAN, CHEMIST, WALWORTH, SURREY, are engraved on the Government Stamp affixed to each packet. 2nd—Each Single Powder has directions for the dose, and the words, John Steedman, Chemist, Walworth, Surrey, printed thereon. 3rd —The name, Steedman, is always spelt with two EE’s. Ath—The manufacture is carried on solely at Walworth, Surrey, Sold in Packets by all Chemists and Medi cine Vendors. Sold by Kemfthorne, Prosser and Co., Auckland. 63c THE “Herald” is published every evening, thus giving every day’s news. This is better than buying a Six penny weekly. LABOR MARKET. REGISTRY OFFICE FOR MASTERS AND SERVANTS, AT THE ‘ EVENING HERALD ” OFFICE. Farmers requiring hands can engage men through the “ Evening Herald ” Registry for 1/- each, prepaid. LABORERS REQUIRING SITUA TIONS can engage through the “ Herald ” Registry Office by paying 1/-. SERVANTS REQUIRING SITUA TIONS can get them by applying at the “Herald” Registry Office, and paying ENGAGEMENTS will be POSTED UP every day at 12 noon and 4 p.m., by numbers given to the applicants, who will learn the address on enquiring. SPECIAL or URGENT WANTS will be inserted in the “ Evening Herald ” in the registry column on payment of Six pence additional in advance, for each issue. Further Particulars on application at the “EVENING HERALD” REGISTRY OFFICE. SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, EAST ST., ASHBURTON. c THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, Pbice Twopence, AN be obtained from the following Agents, who will receive orders j - The Triangle . East Street East Street East Street Wakanui Seafield Wakanui Cre*l Seafield Kyle Rakaia Winslow Westerfield | Alford Forest Mount Someis Spread Eagle Jnertsey Waterton Mayfield H. M. Jones E. A. Garnett K. Sando D. Williamson M. Guinney M. Atkinson G. Leadley T. M. Jones & Co. J. Lambie Wm. Cox W. Harris J. Davison J. Stephens T. E. Tomlinson .. P. Tisch A, R. Markham & Co. M, Hudson J. Bowick Intending Subscribers will please fill up forms, which can be obtained figm any of the above Agents. They oblige by stating on the back of to which agent they pay their subscriptions. WEEKS AND DIXON, Printers and Publishers |
AG/1880/AG_18800318/MM_01/0001.xml | 3,367 | The Ashburton Guardian.
COUNTY AGRICULTURAL AND SRORTING RECORDER.
VOL. 1— No. 75.]
ASHBURTON, THURSDAY, MARCH 18, 1880.
[PRICE—TWOPENCE.
Auctioneers and Conunisssion Agents ALFRED HARRISON, AUCTIONEER, COMMISSION AGENT, ETC. I~yAND SALES, Sales of Stock, Mer chandise, Furniture and Effects, also Pigs, Fowls, and General Produce. WEEKLY SALE Every SATURDAY at 12 o’clock. SALE ATTENDED. ntries can be made at my office or at the Yards, Agent for the Transatlantic Fire Insurance Company. 5 IpDMISTON BROS. & GUNDRY 'j (late bullock and co.), ASHBURTON, General Merchants, Auctioneers, Stock, Station, Estate, and Commission Agents. Sales of Stock, Farm Implements, &c., will be held at their Yards, Ashbur ton, and the Timrald Yards, on alternate TUESDAYS. CASH ADVANCES Made on Stock, Produce, &c., consigned for Positive Sale. EDMISTON BROS. & GUNDRY. 19 FARMERS AND OTHERS. Messrs, acland, Campbell, & CO. are prepared to supply Farmers and others with Station Stores, Fencing Wire, Fencing Staples, Standards, &c., at Lowest Rates, and of First-class quality. AGENTS FOR THE ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY. CAPITAL £2,000,000 NSURANCES EFFECTED AT LOWEST RATES. ACLAND, CAMPBELL & CO., 65 ' Auctioneers. pREDK, pAVITT, E/st Street (Close to the Railway Station) Ashburton, and General Commission Agent. O.SjjßfiKen for—Sydney Drays, Newcastle CoaVjjHpSHlvem (by the truck load), Build ing of all kinds. Fencing Wire, Agricultural Implements, English and Ameri can, &c., &c. 1 MESSRS. POYNTZ & CO., A' N D, STATE, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS. Rents and Debts Collected. Money advanced on Freehold Security. 7 WILLIAM ADAMS, Accountant and General Commission Agent. W. A. has started busines as above in the Cottage next Road Board Office, A sh burton. Tradesmens’ books kept, Accounts Rendered, Rents Collected, Letters Written, business or private, Contractors’ Partnership Accounts Adjusted. Charges Moderate. WILLIAM ADAMS, Next Road Board Office, 5120 Ashburton. W. R. BOYLE, Moore street, Ashburton, Accountant, land, estate, and GENERAL AGENT. Loans negotiated. Absentees represented. Agent for the Victorian Insurance Com pany. Certificated Accountant in Bank ■ ruptcy. 4580 Millers, &c. SAUNDERS BROS., MILLERS, Grain Merchants, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS.- Offices — EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Mills— GREAT SOUTH ROAD. AGENTS FOR the London and Lancashire FIRE INSURANCE CO And THE WALLSEND COLLLIERY. -GRAIN STORED on account of fe.. tiers at lowest rates, and received for assignment by rail. w V. -M ' ■ I I . I .... '■ Hll yJTOFFAT begs to inform the # IVi inhabitants of Ashburton and surrounding districts that his NEW FLOUR MILL AT WAKANUI HAS COMMENCED WORK, And hopes, by strict attention to busi ness, and turning out a First-class article, to merit a share of public support. Special attention paid to Gristing, and Farmers from a distance can have their Grist ground by return 31
s Insurance. Liverpool and London ane GLOBE INSURANCE COM PANY. Capital £2,000,000, Reserve Fund ... £1,300,000. Grain Insured whilst Growing, in Stools or Stacked. Every other description of Insurance at rates as low as any other office. LOCAL AGENTS. J. Stanley Bruce ... Ashburton. A. R. Markham ... Chertsey 484 g V" ORTH BRITISH AND MERCAN TILE INSURANCE COMPANY. . . Established, a.d. 1809. * Capital £2,000,000 Losses already indemnified... £5,000,000 Reserve ... ... ... £1,156,000 Ashburton Agents— -3820 POYNTZ & CO. ; THE LONDON & LANCASHIRE FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Capital—Fully Subscribed, £1,500,000. JpiRE INSURANCES of all kinds taken at lowest rates, special attention being given to Stack, Farm Building, and other Agricultural Risks. Applications by letter for insurance will be promptly attended to. The London and Lancashire being purely a Fire Company, the whole of its resources are available to meet Fire claims and this feature will at once commend itself to the public, for the resources of the Company can never be applied to the settlement of Life Claims or Marine Losses, but every penny of its Capital (the whole of which could be called up at any time), together with its reserves, are available for Losses by Fire, and offer a complete guarantee that all engagements ■will be fully carried out. Claims are met with promptitude and liberality. Agents for Ashburton— SAUNDERS BROS. 6 Building Materials- Ashburton steam saw mills SASH AND DOOR MANUFACTORY. G. PARKIN, Proprietor, BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR. Moore Street, Every description of Timber and Building Materials in Stock and supplied on most reasonable terms. Plans prepared and Estimates Given ou the shortest notice. 26 BRICKS. rjIHE UNDERSIGNED having COM PLETEB iheir KILN at Ashburton, are prepared to SUPPLY BRICKS, equal to any made in the Colony, at any Station up or down. Samples to be seen at the Con pany'i Offices, Ashburton, Rakaia, and Y,inslow, W, MONTGOMERY & CO [Limited] TOTARA ! TOTARA ! ! TOTARA !! ! NOTICE. To members of County Councils, Road Boards, Contractors, and others. THE undersigned desires to notify that he is prepared to supply SAWN TOTARA (or Black Pine) for Bridges, Culverts Slabbing wells, or other purposes, of any dimensions, and in large or small quanti ties to suit customers. ALPHEUS HAYES, Timber Merchant, East street, Ashburton. N.B.—Building Timber, Firewood, Stakes, &c. , now on sale at'the yards, East street, near Railway station, at lowest current rates, or can be delivered at any station along the line direct from the mills. Firewood by the truck-load at greatly r educed prices. 967a*—413g ARCHERY MATERIAL. —Bows from ss. each. Arrows from 6s. doz. H M. JONES, Stationer, Baring Square.
Hotels. L ' BUTLER’S FAMILY HOTEL, ASHBURTON. J. F. BUTLER k (Late of Arahura, West Coast) t ~jp>EGS to inform his friends and the public generally that he has opened the above largo and commodious hotel, which is situated at the ' CORNER OF CASS AND HAVELOCK j STREETS, p And is convenient to the Railway Station. Excellent accommodation for travellers, families, and boarders. £ All wines and spirits of the best brands. One of Alcock’s best billiard tables. 965a-4170 JOHN TISCH begs to inform bis friends and the public that he has TAKEN THE ALFORD FOREST HOTEL, Alford Forest. 3 First-class accommodation at moderate x charges. Wines, ales, and spirits of best quality. Good stabling and paddocks. I Horses and buggies on hire. A con veyance meets the 11.35 a.m. train at Methven Station, returning at once to Al ford Forest. 598 g I THE WHEATSHEAF HOTEL, WheatstonA i ! I Q H. WILLCOCKS, the Proprietor of the above fine Hotel can now offer Acom modation which cannot be surpassed in any house in Canterbury, and wishes to inform his friends and the public generally that everything in his power will be done to make his patrons comfortable. The rooms are splendidly furnished and well ; ventilated. . First-class Stabling and Paddocks in , connection with the Hotel. Wines and Spirits of the Best Brands. G. H. WILLCOCKS, Proprietor, 138 Wheatsheaf Hotel. Boarding Houses. CENTRAL TEMPERANCE HOTEL, Baring Square (Near Town Hall). RE-OPENING of the above commo dious and centrally situated Pri vate and Commercial Hotel. T. BROADBELT, PROPRIETOR, Is prepared to give Superior Accommoda tion to Boarders and the Travelling Public on REASONABLE TERMS. Weekly Board and Lodging ... £1 Weekly Board ... ... 14s. MEALS AT ALL HOURS. Dinner on Saturday from 11.30. Beds (single), Is. 6d. Private Room fob Ladies. 153—624 a Publications. NE W ZEALAND WESLE YAN Published Monthly. JUST ARRIVED, the “ New Zealand Wesleyan” for March. Price 6d, Sold at the Herald and Guardian Office, East Street. WEEKS AND DIXON, Agents. AGRICULTURAL PAPERS. rjpHE PUBLISHERS have much ! pleasure in intimating to the Farmers of the Couuty of Ashburton, that they havejssued a reprint in pamphlet form of a selection of AGRICULTURAL PAPERS I Read before the Lincoln Farmers’ Club, t compiled by J. Stanley Bruce, Esq., Price One Shilling, s Orders for the above pamphlet, ac . companied by thirteen stamps, should be addresssed to WEEKS & DIXON, Publishers, East Street. t ; —: 1 A LMANAC for 1880, printed on a i f\ neat card, with Ashburton Direc tory, Postal and Railway Guide, can be j obtained gratuitiously at the “ Guardian ” y Office. 1 TWORMS PRINTED —“ To Let” and [ Jj “ For Sale ’’—can be obtained at ths Herald Office,
NOTICE TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. WHEN you want any Copper, Zinc, Iron, or Tinware made or re paired, it will be to your interest to con sult JOSEPH HYDE, Moore street, Ashburton, And lie will cure all complaints cheaply. 4GOo T. CHAMBERS, jjOOT AND SHOEMAKER, East Street, Ashburton. Boots and Shoes of all kinds Sewn or Repairs Attended To. 48 TINWALD STORE. JAMES ESCOTT, GENERAL STOREKEEPER, IRONMONGER, DRAPER, &c., &c., &c. 3900 FINE Cream-Laid ENVELOPES, No. 6 ; extra secure shape, ONLY 9s. 6d. per 1000; 500, 55.; 250, 35., NETT CASH. AX.SO, BANK NOTE AND LETTER PAPER WEEKS & DIXON, DIRECT IMPORTERS, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL STATIONERS, ASHBURTON “HERALD” OFFICE. T. A. GAT E S , ABINBT MAKER, PICTURE FRAME MAKER, AND UNDERTAKER, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, ASHBURTON. 4 JUST ARRIVED. PAPER BAGS, PAPER BAGS. ri ONFECT TONERS, Fruiterers, I Grocers, Drapers, Seedsmen, &c., can be supplied with Paper Bags, all sizes, and Printed or Plain. WEEKS AND DIXON, General Printers, East street North. SCHOOL Requisites and Artist M vte rials. H. M. JONES, Static ler, Bari Sriuare. JpNVELOPES, NOTEPAPER, EN VELOPES, NOTEPAPER.—The cheapest ever offered in Ashburton, at the Him t,t> Office, Wholesale Stationery Depot, Saunders’ Buildings,
MARBLE CHIMNEY PIECES-ALL PATTERNS AND DESIGNS. WASHING, WRINGING, AND MANGLING MACHINES— ALL SIZES IN STOCK. Business Notices. IRONMONGER IRONMONGERY. CHEAPEST HOUSE IN CHRISTCHURCH. P. CROSS & CO., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL IRONMONGERS, CoiiNER or Colombo and Hereford Streets, opposite Bank of New Zealand, CHRISTCHURCH, BEG to call the attention of their Customers and the public generally to their varied and well-assorted stock of every description of BUILDERS’ AND GENERAL IRONMONGERY, BRUSHWARB, Ac., &c.; also, always on hand, a large stock of Oils, Paints, Paperhangings, garnishes, Ac, ; also, now landing, ex Elmiranda. from New York' direct—Two and Three-Pronged Hay Forks, all lengths ; Two and Three-Bow Hay Rakes ; American Scythe Snathes, Lawn Mowers, and every description of Yankee Notions. FLY TRAPS ! FLY TRAPS ! FLY TRAPS ! BANGES. BANGES. BANGES. CHEAPER THAN EVER. F- Stocks of Scotch and Leamington Ranges in _ the Colonies, and are now offering them at considerably reduced prices, and would call the attention of Architects, Builders, and the public generally to an inspection. RANGES —Watson and Gow’s “Etna,” with cast-iron oven and boiler, 3ft wide—£s. Ditto as above, with oven and side boiler, and bright bands and mould, 3ft. Sin. wide— L 7 10s. Leamington Ranges, all sizes, from 2ft. 9in. to 6ft., and all prices from £4 each. REGISTER GRATES —Fine cast front with brick back—7d. per inch. Ground front and brick back—lOd. per inch. Wright’s Patent Bivalve, with steel and ormolu bead, all sizes and patterns, from 60s. each. FUBNISHING DEPABTMENT. Being overstocked in This~Department we are determined to sell at a little over cost, and give our Customers the benefit of the in creased tariff, also to make room for shipments now landing, and to arrive, we invite recent arrivals and others to an inspection. We have also now landing ex Hurunui—OlL CLOTHS, all Widths ; CARPETS of every description ; HEARTH RUGS ; Hessians, striped for Cabinet makers ; Scrim, Ac., Ac. Also, to arrive per Hereford, Pleiades, and other vessels —White Lead, Oils, Varnishes, and Colors of every description. All Goods delivered Free within One Mile of Post Office. Country orders carefully packed, and every attention given. 452 a FURNISHING GOODS OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS. CARPENTERS’ TOOLS AT REDUCED PRICES.
R CULLEN, GENERAL CARRIER . and FORWARDING AGENT, Burnett street, Ashburton. Trains at tended daily, and all orders promptly at tended to. 4COg R. FRANCIS PHILIP O’REILLY, Barrister, Solicitor, & Conveyancer, TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON, Next Messrs. Orr and Co.’s. 3620 WM. ANDERSON, SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER, Ashburton, HAS always in STOCK a complete assortment of every description of Saddlery, Harness, Whips, Saddlers’ Iron mongery, &c., imported direct from Eng land. Goods to order manufactured on the premises of the best Materials, and at the lowest rates. 11 J^SHBURTON S TORE. The Oldest Established Business in the County of Ashburton. D. WILLIAMSON AND CO., DRAPERS, GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, TEA, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS. The Best House in Town for MEN’S, BOYS’, AND YOUTHS’ READY-MADE CLOTHING. CELEBRATED BOOT AND SHOE DEPOT. 14 MEDICAL HALL. Established 1874. tf JM! c AMBRIDGE} DRUGGIST, FAMILY AND DISPENSING CHEMIST, Has always in Stock— SPONGES—Honeycomb and Turkey Toilet TRUSSES—Common Circular, Cole’s, Sal mon and Ody’s, Mocmain, &c. ELASTIC STOCKINGS Knee Caps, Wristlets, and Anklets ; Abdominal Belts in Silk and Thread. FEEDING BOTTLES—Mather’s, Maw’s, Dean’s, Stocker’s, Ayrton and Saun ders’, O’Connell’s. INFANTS’ FOODS—Liebig’s, Hard’s, Neave’s, Ridge’s, Nestle’s. COD LIVER OILS —De jongh’s, Lang ton’s, Moller’s, Foxe’s, Southall Bros. PERFUMERY—Piesse and Lubin’s, Rim mel’s, Gosnell’s, Briedenbach’s, Low’s, The Crown Perfumery Company’s HORSE AND CATTLE MEDICINES. HOMCEOPATHIC MEDICINES—Leath and Ross’s, Turner’s, and Martin’s. TEETH CAREFULLY EXTRACTED. BROWN PAPER, strong, and large sheets, at s|d. per lb. WEEKS AND DIXON, Stationers, East street North (near the Railwry Station), Ash burton. CHRISTMAS Number Young Ladies’ Journal, London Journal, Family Herald, Family Reader, Boys’ Standard, &c. Just arrived. H, M. Jones, Sta tioner, Baring Square. OFFICE and Pocket Diaries for 1880 H. M. Jones, Stationer, Baring Square.
Business Notices. [TE have just received a large con signment of the genuine RED CINCHONA BARK (Cinchonas Rubrse Cortex), Highly recommended by the medical faculty as an infallible remedy for restoring to health those suffering from the effects of EXCESSIVE DRINKING. Sold only in ilb. and 11b. packets, 12s. 6d. and 21s. each. Holman’s Liver and Stomach Pads still in stock. GOULD & CO., Chemists, 6020 Christchurch. J. R. CHAPMAN, J)AINTER, GLAZIER, PAPER HANGER & SIGNWRITER, Importer of Paper-hangings, White Lead, Glass, &c. The trade supplied at lowert Wholesale Prices. 17 Auctioneers, &c. J. E. BUCHANAN AND CO., AUCTIONEERS, LAND AND ESTATE AGENTS, ASHBURTON. PROPERTIES. THE following, amongst other PRO PERTIES, are placed in the Auction eer’s hands for LEASE and SALE: — ASHBURTON— A splendid paddock of 6 acres near Township. Six acres close to N. E. Belt. Sections near Gas Works. House and garden, Burnett St. Capital 4-Roomed House, Peter St. ASHBURTON FORKS— -190 acres with splendid Creek. 200 acres in crop, fenced and sub divided. Good house and out buildings. WAKANUI— -100 acres near Moffatt’s Mill. 150 acres in crop. SEAFIELD— -400 acres fenced and subdivided. 196 acres fenced and subdivided. DROMORE -400 acres fenced and subdivided. Good Stable and Cottage. CHRRTSEY — A few Township Sections. 150 acres near Railway. J. E. BUCHANAN & Co., 415 g Auctioneers. Public Notices. WAKANUI ROAD DISTRICT. ALL RATES not paid by March 15th will be SUED FOR without further notice. By order, JAMES WILKIE. 601g-162c Collector. NEW ZEALAND TRUST AND LOAN COMPANY (LIMITED). QAPITAL £1,000,000. SUMS OF £3OO - £20,000 READY TO BE ADVANCED UPON FREEHOLD SECURITIES. Information can be obtained upon appli cation to J. C. M‘DOWALL, Manager, 578 a Hereford street, Christchurch. TO FARMERS. THE UNDERSIGNED are CASH PURCHASERS of WHEAT, OATS, and BARLEY, and are prepared to SHIP WHEAT to the English markets on farmers’ account at the lowest possible cost. P. CUNNINGHAM & CO., 5610 Ashburton and Christchurch.
Business Notices. JUST ARRIVED, CHOICE ASSORTMENT OF OFFICE AND HOUSEHOLD STATIONERY PAPER BAGS, ACCOUNT BOOKS, DIARIES, &c. To Meet the Requirements of the County of Ashburton, WEEKS & DIXON Are now Importing, direct from the makers, Every description of Commercial, Law, and General Stationery, which they are in a position to supply, wholesale or retail, at prices that will compare favorably with any house in the Colony. The Goods now being opened up include a Choice Assortment of Plain and Fancy Note Papers and Envelopes, and some very superior kinds. 10 2 CASES STATIONERY BALES PAPER 10 2 Commercial and Law Stationery Notepapers in great variety Envelopes of the newest styles Inkstands and Bottles Pens and Penholders Pencils and Pencil Cases Account and Pocket Books, Etc. Biscuit Bags Flour Bags Milliners’ Bags. Wholesale and Retail. LIBERAL DISCOUNT FOR CASH. BOOKS (SCRAP, ALBUMS, &c., ™&c.) We have a small lot of the above, and being desirous of clearing out these articles, we shall be glad to dispose of them at VERY LOW RATES, so as to make room for incoming consignments of General Stationery. WEEKS AND DIXON Saunders’ Buildings, EAST S T R E E T .ASHBURTON.
Business Notices. CE 'TTRAL SHOEING FORGE, Tancred street, Railway crossing, (Opposite Orr and Co.’s.) ROBB and BURNS, Agricultural Im plement Makers, General Black smiths, Wheelwrights, Machinists, &c., beg to announce to the public of Ashbur ton that they have commenced business as above, and hope to merit a share of public support. HORSE SHOEING GUARANTEED TO SATISFACTION. 5600 GREENSTREET FORGE, . Ashburton Forks. WILLIAM REYELL, Blacksmith, Wheelright, and Agricultural Machinist, HAVING considerably extended his Business Premises, can guarantee all work entrusted to him to be executed in a thoroughly competent manner, and with despatch. 359 g Q HAR LE S REID, ASHBURTON SHOEING FORGE, Corner of East and Dodson streets. A large and varied experience in the manufacture and repair of Agricultural Implements and Machinery, warrants C. R. in guaranteeing sound and satis factory material and workmanship. Horses safely and scientifically shod on the spot. 252 TO FARMERS, LIVERY STABLE KEEPERS, SPORTING MEN, AND OTHERS OWNING HORSES. GEORGE KIDD, Moore Street, BEGS to announce the fact that the PRICE for SHOEING hacks and lightdraught HORSES is now REDUCED to 7s. per set, and that all horses of this description will be specially attended to by himself. Horses liable to cut are shod on a prin ciple of George Kidd’s own invention, which has proved an effectual cure for brushing. All kinds of blacksmith’s work, and repairs to agricultural machinery of any description done on the shortest notice. GEORGE KIDD, 75c-526g Moore street, Ashburton. JOHN N D E R S O N, CANTERBURY FOUNDRY, CHRISTCHURCH, Sole Agent for the M'SHERRY grain drills, Will have on sale for next season a full assortment of these machines, varying from 10 to 17 hoes. Hoes, spring and peg, six to seven inches apart. Reapers and Binders by M'Cormick and Wood. Wire and extras for same. All kinds of plough fittings, shares, &c., kept on hand or cast at short notice. I Fencing standards and wire, millstones, ■ grindstones, flour dressing silk, leather and indiarubber belting and hose, reaper sections, machine oils, field gates, horse shoes and nails, rivets, bolts, nuts, plate and bar iron, steel, and every requisite for smiths’ work, all kinds of engine and boiler mountings, boiler and gas lubes, <&c., &c. Machinery of every description made on the most modern principles and design. Estimates and drawings furnished on application. I Indents to Great Britain or America executed on favourable terms. Sole agent for Aveling and Porter, Rochester, England. 6 and 8-h.p. Trac tion Engines by them on sale. Sole agent for John Wallace and C0.,- of London and Dundee, manufactures of Rolled Joists, &c. Sizes, prices, and cata logues on application. 312 Conveyances. THE LONGBEAOH COACH ! GEORGE WILLCOCKS respectfully acknowledges the liberal support which he has received during the short time his Coach has been running, and solicits a continuance of the same. The fares by Willcocks’ coach are exactly 3d. per mile ordinary fares, and 1-1 d. per mile for Saturday return. They are as under— . Longbeach to Ashburton, ordinary 55., return Bs. Waterton to Ashburton, 3s. 6d. ordi nary, Gs. return. Ashton to Ashburton, 3s. ordinary, ss. return. Wheatstone to Ashburton, 2s. 6d. ordinary, 4s. return. SINGLE PARE RETURN ON SATURDAYS. The coach leaves the Booking Office, Quill’s Commercial Hotel, each day at 3.16 ; Post Office, 3.30. 0 a ECOOKSON, Wills Street, runs the . MAIL COACH from Ashburton Railway Station to Green Street, Alford Forest, and Mount Somers, every Tuesday and Friday, returning Wednesday and Saturday at 8 p.m. METHVEN TO ALFORD FOREST. JOHN TISCH begs to inform the pub lic that his COACH LEAVES AL FORD FOREST DAILY at 9 a.m. for the Methven Railway Station, to meet the 11.25 a.m. train from Christchurch and Rakaia, and returns to Alford Fbrest at twelve o’clock. Parcels and orders punctually attended to. All unstamped letters taken along the road to be charged at parcel rates. JOHN TISCH, 597 g Alford Forest. CHINIQUY’S LECTURES.—Just Ar rived, New Edition H. M. Jones, Baring Square. |
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STEAMERS LEAVE LYTTELTON AS UNDER. For "Wellington— Te Anan, This Day, March 18. Passengers by 3.55 p. m. train. To bo followed by Hawea, on Satur day, March 20. For Napier, Gisborne, Tauranga and Auckland —Te Anau, This day, March IS. Passengers by 3.55 p.m. train. To be followed by Hawea, on Saturday, March 20. For Port Chalmers —Waitaki, This Day, March 18. Passengers by 2‘40 p. in. train. To be followed by Penguin, on Satur day, March 20. For Melbourne, via Bluff and Hobart Town —Tararua, Tuesday, March 23. Passengers by 2 "40 train. To be followed by Te Anau, Tuesday, March 30. For Sydney Rotorua, on Thursday, March 25. For Akaroa— Waitaki, This Day, Thurs day, March 18. For Picton, Nelson, Taranaki, and Manukau —Waitaki, Tuesday, March 23.
COMMERCIAL.
Ashburton Guardian Office, Wednesday afternoon. Stock Sale —At the usual fortnightly sale yesterday there was a better atten dance, and more entries than at any sale for the past 12 months. Sheep show a considerable improvement in prices and are in demand. Cattle are still very low and purchasers shy of bidding. A lot of fine young draught horses from Wanganui were held over till Saturday’s sale. Messrs. Matson and Co. report sheep, fat cross-breds, 7s. 3d.; store merino ewes, 4s. 6d.; do. cross-bred, ss. lOd. to Gs. 7d.; 700 merino, 2-tooth, 4s. 7d.; 580 do., atss. 9d.; cattle, from L 4 17s. 6d. to L 5 10s. Messrs. Edmiston Bros, and Gundry report having sold 62 head of cattle and 3050 sheep. Sheep—Stores, 3s. Cd. to 3s. lOd. for ordinary quality; medium, from os. 6d. to 7s. 3d.; lambs, 4s. 6d. Cattle—Stores, from L 3 ss. to L 4 155.; milch cows, L4los. to L 9. Beef averaged from 17s. 6d. to 19s. per 100 lbs. Messrs. Acland, Campbell, and Co. also disposed of a large quantity of both sheep and cattle, but we were unable to obtain particulars of their sale. THE CORN TRADE. The following report appears in the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company’s Circular of 29th January last:— A review of the corn market and of the circumstances by which it has been affected during the past year reveals as its two most prominent features the failure of the wheat harvests in Western Europe and the corresponding increase of supplies from America. Of the former it may bo said that the Continental yield was gene rally insignificant, and that in Great Britain it was the very worst known for years. Of the latter, events have shown that the large breadths of land put under wheat cultivation last year have returned full crops, to the emolument and further encouragement of the American farmer. The disastrous results of the last two harvests in England have naturally been aggravated by the competition to which English wheats are exposed from foreign supplies; and although the growth of cereals in this country will probably con tinue to be the main occupation of the agriculturist, it is evident that the busi ness must be carried on under largely modified conditions. A tenant farmer giving L2 an acre for his arable land, pays every year in rent as much as the Ameri can freeholder pays for the fee simple of his farm, while, in addition, he is burdened with the constantly recurring expenses of improving - and fertilising the soil from which his American rival is, with the vast area at command, almost wholly free. It is true that much of the land henceforward to be devoted to wheat growing in the United States lies far back from the coast, and that its carriage to the shipping ports is consequently a costly matter ; but this is only temporary, and in a few years the railway systems now in operation and in contemplation will pro bably have made cheap transport of grain a fact throughout the States. Looking at the matter in this light it is impossible to doubt but that for years to come America must and will be the lead ing contributor of cereal produce to the English market, and to such markets of the Continent as may stand in need of additional supplies. This being the case her wheats come into competition not only with those grown here, but quite as strongly and directly with those shipped to this centre from Australia and New Zealand. Having regard to this it is mani fest that the colonial farmer must look upon the American wheat growers as his most formidable rivals ; w ith an almost unlimited tract of country to fvork in, and with the energy and determination to work it; that every year larger and larger breadths of land will be sown and pro duce larger and larger crops ; and that every year the cost of growth, and transit will in all probability decrease. To keep pace with this increase of production and diminution of cost—-or, in other words, with the lower laid-down value of the wheat in European markets—is a task to which colonial farmers must vigorously address themselves if they would hold their own in time to come. Australian and New Zealand wheats arriving in this country since July last have experienced the full benefit of the enhanced values ensuing from the short ness of o sr own crops. During the later months of the year prices have been con siderably influenced by speculative pur chases ; but on the whole it may be con ceded that the market has been genuine, and that the bulk of the demand was for trade purposes either at home or abroad. Of the Australian wheats those samples grown in Victoria have given much satis faction ; but those from Adelaide ex hibited in many instances a decided falling off both in quality and dressing. Evidences of slovenly husbandry were frequently apparent, the grain plainly showing that the soil had been badly tilled and that the seed wheats were de generating. Fanners who fail to pay at tention to such matters cannot expect their produce to compete satisfactorily in this market. New Zealand shipments have generally come forward in good condition, the chief exception to the rule being those per City of Quebec, many of which were badly damaged by sea water. The wheats themselves, of great variety of type and class, were, on the whole, well grown, bright, plump, and healthy, com bining, in certain cases, both colour and strength. Perhaps the best of all have been the “Talavera” and “Red chaff Pearl,” and next to these “ Hunter’s "White.” These descriptions seem to thrive admirably in the soil and climate of New Zealand. In a few instances, however, we have detected some of the unfavorable symptoms noticed in the Adelaide wheats; not many, but still sufficient to interfere with their sale. The market opened in January with 51s. as the top price of Australian, and 455. New Zealand. At that date heavy failures were occurring in California as the result of speculations in wheat cargoes, and it was expected that many of those cargoes would be the subject of forced realisations. From January to July there were occasional alterations in value, but not on average more than 3s. per qr. In i the latter month when it became apparent ,
from the backward condition of the English crop that a poor harvest was in evitable, speculative purchases were made on a large scale for home consumption, and prices advanced 4s. to ss. per qr. There was scarcely any further variation until the end of August, when Australian and New Zealand wheats were both quoted at the same price —sos. per qr. After that date a series of further speculative trans actions led to an excited market, and these being supported by a strong trade demand, prices touched 635. Australian, and 61s. to C2s. for New Zealand Those were the closing rates of the year on a quiet market. Grain was then being held in large quantity in the United States by a “ring” in New York, at prices which prevented its profitable shipment to this country. The total quantity of foreign wheat im ported into London in 1879 reached 2,855,128 qrs., against 2,481,111 qrs. in 1878. The stocks of wheat and flour in port on 31st ultimo were 483,680 qrs. wheat, and 52,857 barrels and 107,515 sacks flour, against 308,131 qrs. 131 barrels, and 40,153 sacks at the same date in 1878. The importations of foreign wheat into the United Kingdom during 1879 were 13,700,340 qrs., against 11,494,995 qrs. in 1878, and 12,499,128 ars. in 1877. The total deliveries of English wheat in the United Kingdom are calculated at 8,088,496 qrs., as compared with 8,567,024 qrs. in 1878, and 7,772,344 qrs. in 1877. Throughout the past month dullness has characterised the market generally, and within the last ten days a serious decline in values has taken place. The stocks in granary in the United States have in creased to thirty one millions of bushels, and the supply of tonnage in the Atlantic ports is unusually large, so that the an ticipated collapse of the “ring” above alluded to, will probably have the effect of increasing shipments to a considerable ex tent. The supplies now on passage to this country are estimated at 1,958,800 qrs. against 1,307,353 qrs. at same date of last year, while our net imports since Ist September, so far, show an excess of about 2,400,000 qrs. as compared with those of the like period in 1878-70. On the other hand, farmers’ deliveries have, according to the customary computation, shown a decrease of 2,000,000 qrs. Australian wheats for forward delivery are difficult to place at 535. c.i.f. New Zealand shipments are offering at 50s. c.i.f. without finding buyers. On the spot stocks of both kinds are small, values being about 3s, per pr. lower than at date of our last report. We quote : Per 4961b5. S. Australian Wheat ... 575. to 59s Victorian Wheat ... 58s. ~ 595. New Zealand Wheat ... 525. ~575. Per 2801bs. Australian Flour ... 38s. ~ 435. New Zealand do ... 375. ~ 40s.
DEATH.
Shearman. —On January 23d, at 3, Scoulor street, Poplar, London East, Elizabeth Shearman, mother to Robert William and Joseph Lockwood Shear man, of the Somerset Hotel, Ashburton, aged 72 years. Deeply regretted. Sydney and Melbourne papers please copy. 619 g
MEMORANDA.
AUCTION SALES. This Day. By Messrs. Edmiston Bros, and Gundry, at Mr. A. Gibson’s Farm, the Hinds, at 12 o’clock —Great clearing sale of Farm ing Stock and Implements ; also, 788 acres Land.
The Ashburton Guardian. COUNTY AGRICULTURAL & SPORTING RECORDER THURSDAY, MARCH 18, 1880.
The Premier and Mr. Rolleston have been taking an airing up North, and the hamlets through which they have passed have of course taken the opportunity to air their grievances and their wants. Wherever the Ministers have gone their welcome has been warm and kindly, but no sooner have the plaudits that heralded their arrival at the various places visited by them died away, than the inevitable deputation bowed itself into their pre sence, with the also inevitable request that some, and of coui’se always necessary, work should be proceeded with at once. The deputation is the skeleton in the Ministerial closet. It is an article of luggage, too, which the unfortunate Cabinet member has to carry with him when he takes his walks abroad either on business or on pleasure. Should he leave the sultry north for a tour in the more bracing south in genial autumn, he must be prepared to encounter at every railway station where he calls a halt, a phalanx of municipal or other dignitaries, ever ready with a re quest to proffer, and the enthusiastic deputation never forgets to pour into the great man’s ear tales of the grandeur and greatness of the patch of country on which it is, at that particular moment, the dis tinguished honor of the Minister to stand. The future of the place is painted in the most roseate hues; its resources arc lauded to the skies ; and its progress and the enterprise of its people are dwelt upon with a fervor that almost kindles into poetry. No matter where the Minister stays on his journey, the vampire deputa tion mingles with his pleasures and destroys his enjoyment of them. If lie should direct his steps from the bracing south to the warmer north he has to en dure the deputation nuisance intensified to a far greater degree, foi the north has a chronic grievance rankling at its heart in a belief that the more fortunate south is having its interests fostered at the ex pense of its neighbor beyond the Straits. This craving for public works, paid for out of the purse of the General Government, has assumed almost the character of a disease with some com munities, for we find the horse-leech cry “Give, give,” is just as loud and em phatic and lusty to-day, when the borrowed millions are well spent, as it was when the colony was rolling in the plenty that these millions supplied before we had got down to within sight of the last hundred of our fictitious wealth. It never seems to dawn upon the cravers that the end of borrowing must come sooner or later, and that the c dony will bo thrown back upon its own resources to supply such necessary works as may be undertaken by the Go vernment, and that these resources are— taxation. The fact has no significance to the deputations that the public ledger shows a balance of six figures that will soon be seven on the wrong side, and that every new' work undertaken only goes to increase that debtor balance. No matter what the state of the public money chest, the demands for expendi ture are still made as boldly as ever, and when a quiet reference is made to the im possibility of taking the breeches off a Highlaiidman, the requisitionists rave about the injustice being done to their districts. This craving for public works is one possessed by not one New Zealand community more than another, but by all. His supposed ability to gratify it, and his readiness to try, are the aspiring poli tician’s claims to a seat in the House of Representatives, arid too often men are sent there whose vision is so limited as not to range beyond the boundaries of their districts, and those districts are to them their political creed, pater noster, and decalogue. Hence the log - rolling so loudly complained of now and again at political meetings, and hence it is that Governments are tempted to buy, wdth the expenditure of public money, the support of the self-seeking re presentatives of the districts enjoying the benefits of this money. We say self seeking, but in using the term we identify the representative with the district, and do not apply it to the individual member whom the district has sent. The colony lias reached a stage in its history when it will require to economise in earnest. When a man in business discovers that his income is below his expenditure, he finds that it is time to put up his shutters, unless he can reverse the ratio of the figures, and if he cannot increase his in come the only other course is to reduce his expenditure. This is what New Zea land will have to do, and this is what her Government is trying to do, but to do it to purpose we must learn the lesson Ministers are striving to teach us that extravagant expenditure on works that can very well be done without, and that must be done without, must be avoided if their efforts to keep on the right side of the account are to be success ful. We have all along, ever since the
Yogelian policy of public works and im migration was started, looked to Govern ment money as always to be had for the dunning for. We must now disabuse our minds of that fallacy, and learn to wait until the colony’s bank book is more healthy. This is a lesson that must be learned not by one district only, but by all without exception ; and until New Zea land has learned that lesson, and thus aided the public treasurer _ to keep his revenue and disbursements in equal ratio, we cannot expect the colony to avoid a deficiency that additional taxation must be resorted to to cover.
Death.— The San Francisco Mail brings intelligence of the of Mrs. Sheai’- man, the beloved mother of Mr. R. W. Shearman of the Somerset Hotel. The deceased lady died at her residence in Scoulcr Street, Poplar, London, at the ripe age of 72. St. Patrick’s Day. —Yesterday was observed by all good Irishmen as the day sacred to the honor of their patron saint, and a good trade in green ribbon has been done by the drapers. Reserve Vested. —Section No. 2275 (Tinwald), containing 20 acres, has been vested by proclamation in the Ashburton Agricultural and Pastoral Association (in corporated). Dog Registrars. —ln the “ Gazette” of March 11th, Mr. C. J. W. Cookson has been gazetted dog registrar for the Mount Somers district, and Mr. W. B. Compton for Mount Hutt. The Electoral Rolls. —The Gazette just received announces the Ist of May as the date by which all electoral rolls made after the passing of the Electoral Acts Re'* peal Act, 1879, must come into force. ~ New Paper in Christchurch. —A new evening paper started, we believe, by several employees of the “Press” office, is to appear in Christchurch, on Saturday, There is some some talk that a morning paper will probably follow from the same office. A Broken BPvIDGe. —A culvert on the old coach road past Maronan was reported as being broken through, by an extra ordinary heavy load of grain having been taken over it. The damage was repaired within 48 hours by the Bead Board, and traffic is again resumed on this road. The Lyttleton Line. —The best day’s work this season done on the Lyttelton line was done yesterday, when 276 loaded trucks went through the tunnel to the port, and 234 to Christchurch. This is the best and most satisfactory day’s work that has been done since the tunnel was opened. The best day last season was on the 4th of April, when 196 waggons went through to port. The Oxford Line. —The “Star” of last night asserts that the interior Canter bury railway line, instead of being com menced, as was understood, from the Oxford end, is to be started in the middle. The Oxford section would carry a large amount of traffic, and has been earnestly desired by the inhabitants for some time. The section for which tenders has been called, the “Star” is ptt pains_to point out, is contiguous to the Premier’s pro perty. The Murder at Dunedin. —A painful incident is recorded in connection with the above. Mrs. Aitcheson, the mother of Mrs Grant, was on Monday on her way down in the train to visit her daughter, being all unconscious of the deplorable event. The shock to her feelings may be imagined, when on reaching Palmerston she learned the truth by hearing a stranger reading from one of the newspapers an account of the murder. Important Land Sale. —The sale of Auchindrane farm, near the Hinds, takes place to-day ; and there is a rare chance for those on the look out for a compact piece of land with good and substantial improvements made on it. A lot of first class horses and plant will also be put to the hammer, and they are well worthy the attention of horse dealers, farmers, and speculators. Passengers by the 11 a.m express will be conveyed from Wins low direct to the site of the sale. Lonobeacii Road Board. —A special meeting of the Longbeach Road Board was held at the office on Monday afternoon, to consider the question of dividing the dis tricts into legally constituted wards. As only throe members were present, and it was reported that a strong feeling existed among the ratepayers against the proposed alteration, the members decided to post poned the consideration of the subject. The tender of of Patrick Tully for claying Ford’s road was accepted, and the Board adjourned. Unfilial Conduct. —Two men, named William and Alfred Hall, were charged at the Christchurch R.M. Court, with neglecting to support their mother. They had been previously remanded for inquiries to be made, and Sub-Inspector O’Donnell said their average earnings were L2 a week. Neither of the brothers were needy men, and each had a horse and dray. They were farther remanded till to day, when the former was ordered to pay 4s. a week towards her maintenance, and the latter Bs.
Horticultural Society. —A. meeting of the managing committee of the Horti cultural Society was.held at Mr. Anstee’s Boarding-house last evening. The sac counts in connection with the last show were presented and passed for payment. The prize list was also passed and adopted. All claims for prizes will bo paid any day at the secretary’s office, up to and includ ing Monday, March 22nd, after which no further claim will be entertained. It was resolved that a meeting of members be held on the evening of the first Tuesday in each month, for the purpose of impart ing knowledge in the different branches of horticulture, the same to be fostered by private exhibition of flowers, &c., among the members at such meetings. At the first meeting of this character, on April 6th, Mr. J. Sealy will read a paper on some subject in connection with the same. The subject will be named next Tuesday evening, to which the meeting is ad journed. R.M. Court. —There was very little business done at the R. M. Court on Tuesday, only four civil cases having been heard. These were Robinson Rud dick v. F. B. Passmore, a claim of L 33 15s. lOd. The plaintiff did not appear and the case was dismissed with costs, his Worship ordering the sum of L 3 7s. 9d. paid into Court to be refunded. The im migration authorities sued a man named Hodgkinson for Ll 6, balance of passage money to this colony. Mr. March ap peared for the Government, and defen dant was ordered to pay LI per month. Mutter v. Ruddick.—Plaintiff claimed L2O 11s. 4d. on a dishonored acceptance. Judgment was given for plaintiff with costs, defendant not appearing. Fowler v. Harper Claim L 4 6s. 7d. Mr. O’Reilly for plaintiff, Mr. Purnell for de fendant. Defendant paid LI 6s. 7d. into court. John Fowler, plaintiff, deponed to having supplied goods to the defendant and his daughter on the strength of an order from the defendant’s wife. Some of the clothing charged for was for the de fendant’s son-in-law. Mrs. Harper had promised' to pay for them. D. Amos proved the delivery of the goods, and to defendant’s wife having said she would send her daughter to exchange them. For the defence Mr. Purnell said that the goods in dispute had been supplied to the son-in-law. Defendant denied ever having had the clothing, but believed his son-in-law had. Mr. Ferriman said he had called at defendant’s for payment of the account, and defendant’s wife acknow ledged the debt, and said she could not pay” it then but would pay it off at the rate of 10s. per week. Judgment for plaintiff for full amount with costs.}
Bis Dat, Qui Cito Dat. —Mr. George Cates is announced as purposing to give a lecture on ‘ ‘ the Abolition of the Bank ruptcy Laws ” in the Town Hall on an early date, the proceeds of which will be devoted to charitable objects, and we as sume that the quotation with which the advertisement is headed is intended for a spur to public benevolence —“ He gives twice who gives quickly.” Anyhow the subject he has undertaken to handle is a very ponderous one, and a lecturer equal to the task of showing us how we are to get along without bankruptcy laws must be a very valiant and a very clever man. We shall not feel the loss of a great Liberal champion if we have amongst us a re former equal to wiping such a great blot from our statute book as Mr. Cates, ap pears to consider the Bankruptcy Laws. Larceny of a Tether Rope. —Philip Crumb and John Miles were charged at the Court yesterday, before his Worship the Mayor, with stealing on Tuesday last a tether rope. A remand was asked for till Friday by Sergeant Pratt, which was granted, bail in L3O each prisoner being allowed, with one surety of L2O. Vagran ct. —Y ester day, his W orship the Mayor seat a man named John Hunter to gaol for a month, with hard labor for vagrancy. The evidence adduced went to show that Hunter had been continually drunk for a fortnight, and had been loaf ing about town asking people for money arid drinks, lie was in “the horrors” when arrested. Accused said he had paid all he owed where he had been living. His Worship in passing sentence, said it was evident the man was not then in a healthy state.
A Decency Bill. —A bill compelling natives to wear clothes, on the main roads of the 'colony, has been passed through committee in the Natal Parliament. Till Robbery. —A man named Wilson, who bears eleven names besides, as he finds occasion to use them, was committed for trial by the R. M. at Christchurch for robbing a shopkeeper’s till. New Musical Journal. —One of the French deportes, recently landed at Auck land, Mr. F. O. Calleau, intends publish ing there a new musical journal with the title of “ The New Zealand Muse.” Commencement of the Panama Canal. —The first blast in the greatest cutting of the new Panama canal was exploded on January 10th. M. de Lesseps, who is now at Panama with a largo engineering staff, declared that the canal was the closing work of his life. Sheehan v. Bryce. —The Hon John Sheehan, ex-Native Minister, at a banquet in Auckland on Tuesday, paid a high com pliment to the honesty and ability of the Hon. Mr. Bryce as a politician, and ex pressed his belief that Mr. Bryce was fully able to cope with the Waimate difficulty. Outside Advertising. —A woman named Faith Gibson has been sentenced to a month’s imprisonment for stealing goods exposed outside a draper’s shop in Christ church. The Magistrate commented strongly on the practice of exposing goods outside shops—thus placing temptation in people’s way. Illegal Travelling. A man and woman got into a first-class carriage on the Lyttelton line, and travelled between that station and Christchurch. Their tickets were second-class ones, and the guard of course objected. Besides, they were drunk. They have been fined 50s. each, or 14 days in gaol. Turf Trophies. —Several English race cups were recently sold by auction, among them the Brighton Cup of 1856 ; her Majesty’s Gold Vase, given at the Ascot meeting of 1855; and the Chesterfield Cup (Goodwood meeting) of 1835. The cups were of magnificent workmanship. Only moderate prices realised. A Failure. —An inebriate retreat es tablished in Adelaide a year or two ago has not been an unmixed success. The receipts last year were LBOO less than the expenditure, and although a certain number of drunkards had been kept sober for a limited period, the return under the head of decided cures is very meagre. Down a Well. —On Tuesday John Thomas, aged nine years, while drawing up a bucket of water at a veil in Waterloo Quadrant, Auckland, fell down it a dis tance of eighty feet. He was uninjured, and while being drawn up he lost his hold forty feet from the top, and went down again. Ultimately he got out all right. A Valuable Situation. —An institu tion in London lately advertised for a secretary at a salary of L3OO per annum, and among the applicants were two mem bers of Parliament, 25 clergymen, and 73 retired military and naval officers, besides a large number of ordinary persons, the applicants amounting altogether to over 300. A Big Diamond. —The story comes from Parteall, India, where diamonds are usually found—Golconda being the place where they are merely cut and polished—that the largest diamond in the world has lately been discovered theie. It is said to weigh more than 400 carats, 33 carats more than the famous stone belonging to the Rajah of Mattau.
The End of His Tether. —At Timaru on Tuesday, Detective Kirby made a smart arrest of one Henry Thomas Read, who has been wanted since October, 1877, for the embezzlement of Ll5O belonging to Warnambool Building Society, in Victoria, of which he was secretary. Read, since that date, has paid a visit to England, and arrived here about four months ago. Up to within a few days since he was librarian to the Timaru Mechanics’ Institute. Lifeboat Services in 1879.—During the last year 637 lives were rescued by the boats of the National Lifeboat Institution, and twenty-one vessels saved from des truction. In the same period the institu tion granted rewards fot saving 218 lives by fishing and other boats, making a total of 855 lives saved mainly through its in strumentality. Altogether, since its for mation, the society has contributed to the saving of 26,906 shipwrecked persons. It may also be mentioned that during the past two years the institution has not lost a single life from its 2C9 boats. The largest ferry-boat in the world has recently commenced its work of transport ing passengers and freight across the Straits of Gorquinez, between Port Costa and Benicia. It is 424 feet long, with an extreme width of 116 feet, and the engines are capable of developing a power of 2,000 horses. The Solano, as the boat is named, has four lines of metals extend ing fore and aft, on which she can accommo date 48 freight waggons or 24 passenger carriages of the largest size. The vessel is not only the largest ferry-boat, but in some respects is a unique specimen of modern naval architecture. A Journey Across the Sahara. — A letter written by the African traveller Gerhard Reliefs from Benghazi gives some particulars of a remarkable journey per formed across part of the great desert of Sahara by himself and his companion, Dr. Stecker, who, it will be remembered, were plundered by one of the native tribes and compelled for the time to give up their intention of pushing on further into the interior of the continent. The travel lers started from Baltifal, the most southern of the springs of Oyrenacica, and had to reach Taiserbo, the most northern oasis of Kufra. The distance between these two places is 220 English miles, and there is not a drop of water to be had along the whole of the route between them. The two German explorers performed the distance in 108 hours, The had no sleep on the journey of four days and four nights. The travellers did the journey partly on camels and partly by walking on foot, and safely reached the springs of Taiserbo after being four days and a half constantly in motion.
Brown Paper against the Cold.— I he “ Lancet” points out that stout brown paper of the commonest sort is an effec tive non-conductor, and may be most advantageously employed as covering for beds or to eke out scanty clothing. If this were generally known among the poor, strong sheets of thick paper would be stiched to the back of ragged quills, with the result of rendering many a poor family Comfortable, because better protected from the bitter weather of these winter nights. A piece of thick paper inserted between the lining and the cloth of a waist coat, or in the back of a thin coat, will render it warm as well as light. The sug gestion is a small one, but it is simple to carry into effect, and will be found effec tive. A Whistling Buoy has been placed on the .North-east Goodwin Sands by the Trinity House. The corporation intends to experiment with it so as to ascertain its capabilities in warning off sandbanks or dangerous coasts. The buoy is similar to the ordinary conical one, except that about three feet from the top it is made flat. On this are fastened two small tubes, through which the air passes into the in terior, and between these a large whistle is fixed. Around the whole is a handrail, and two steps are placed, so that the top may be reached from a boat for painting, repairing, and other purposes ; there is also a man-hole. To the bottom of the cone a large iron tube, about 20 feet long and between six feet and seven feet in circumference, is attached. When in use, more especially in a hcavj sea, the wind which passes down the two small tubes is forced out through the whistle by the perpetual movement of the buoy. The noise, it is expected, will be so groat that it will be beard for miles. A Smart Trick. —Although the race may not always be to the swift, yet occa sionally the competitor who is at once most ingenious and energetic wins very satisfactorily. A short time since it ap pears that two Americans quitted Minnea polis by the same train for a district near Sioux Falls. Their object was identical— they were rival claimants to a piece of land ; and each held a deed of such a nature that the first recorded would entitle the holder to permanent possession. It was accordingly expected by those who were watching the contest that when the train containing the pair of would-be landowners reached its destination there would be a sharp run for the Government agent’s office. In this, however, they wore disappointed, one of the parties to the contract being a much cleverer man than his friends had suspected As the carriages approached the city this worthy, moving from one car to another, suddenly jumped upon, the engine, and, slipping the coupling that connected it with its load, left the train to take care of itself, and dashed into the station. In vain was it attempted to dislodge him; he held on until the town was reached, when, sliding off the locomotive, he made a dash for the office, recorded his title, and entered upon his property, while his rival was waiting in the train on the line, discomfited and out-manoeuvred. The Guernsey is the latest novelty in female dress. It fits the figure to perfec tion, is made of silk tissue, and has no seams. It is laced at the back, and moulds the bust and hips without a wrinkle, much in the style of the Renaissance bodies of yore. In Paris it is called the “ Veronese Cuirass. ” A very popular one is made of dark myrtle-green silk. Round the hips there is a band of plush of the same shade of myrtle-green, and this band is fastened at the back with a chased silver buckle. The sleeves are green satin, ornamented with plush bracelets, fastened with small silver buckles. The skirt consists of tunic of shawl-patterned material, called “ Hin doo woollen,” and it is bordered with a wide band of myrtle plush. This tunic is draped on the left hip ; the skirt is myrtle green satin, and two plaitings of the same are visible on the left side, where the tunic is looped up. At the back the woollen tunic, bordered with plash, is draped on the skirt. The Bedlington Terrier. —Though the breed may not be so popular as others with “ doggy ” men throughout the coun try, it is nevertheless certain thatinitsown district its merits meet with due recogni tion. In Newcastle and its environs almost every man has a “poop,” and that “ poop ” is certain almost to be a Bedling ton. In the company of his trusty tyke, the miner when off duty is supremely happy. They hunt or poach together, fight together, sleep together, and not un frequently drink together; it is no un common sight to enter the tap-room of a north country public house and see as many dogs as men in the room, and all apparently equally interested in the even ing’s proceedings. The greatest insult which can be put upon such a master is a reflection upon his dog’s appearance or gameness ; and as for illtreating them, a stranger had better injure “ Geordie ” than hurt his dog. “If than poonch ma dog ’arl poonch thee ” is proof of the miner’s love for his Bedlington, and is no uncommon threat, in the neighborhoods where this breed is mostly found.—From “The Book of the Dog” for January.
TELEGRAPHIC.
BRITISH AND FOREIGN. {Renter’s. ) London, March 15. Arrived—Steamship Orient, from Mel bourne ; Helen Denny, from Napier; Timaru, from Port Chalmers. The homeward mails via San Francisco were delivered in London on March 13th. Best Australian beef tallow, 355. to 365. London. March 16. News have been received from San Francisco that the fire which broke out on board the steamship City of Sydney while lying in dock, was speedily suppressed, and the vessel has sustained but little damage. St. Petersburg, March 15. A number of Socialists were holding a meeting to-day at Warsaw, when the police entered the house in which they were assembled, and arrested sixteen of the number. , AUSTRALIAN. ( Reuter’s Telegrams.) Adelaide, March 15. Governor Weld, of Tasmania, has been appointed Governor of the Straits Settle ments. Adelaide, March 16. At the cricket match sixteen Adelaide players beat the Australian Eleven by 69 runs. Melbourne, March 16. The Australian and Agricultural Com pany has been formed in Melbourne, and has purchased Mr. J, H. Clough’s busi ness. A Cabinet Council has been summoned for Monday for the consideration of new measures. Brisbane, March 16, Legal points having been raised in con nection with the conviction of the bush ranger Wells, the Governmenthas granted a respite of "his death sentence until the 22nd inst. The Queensland National Bank re ceived a telegram from London to the effect that the floating of the proposed Queensland Loan has been postponed un til after the forthcoming general election in England, as it is feared the excitement attending the same might endanger the success of the loan. Sydney, March 17. The following further awards by the Ex hibition judges, are announced —ln hemp, Robertson, of Nelson, Ist. ; flax, Beavcn, 2nd. ; Fulton, Blenheim, 3rd.
INTERPROVINCIAL.
Auckland, March 16. The s.s Tararua arrived at Russell, hav ing left Sydney on the 11th, at 2 p. m. Mr. Ehrenfried, Mayor of the Thames, and Mr. John Sheehan, M.H.R., waited on Messrs. Hall' and Rolleston, and re quested a reimbursement of L 2,300, alleged to have been wrongfully deducted from' the sums supplied to the borough during the last three years for charitable purposes. They also requested Govern ment to refund LSOO promised by Mr. Sheehan, when Native Minister, and ex pended by the Thames people on the faith of a promise. The matter was referred to Mr. Bryce. The Government have arranged to re tain the services of Judge Fenton, as Chief Judge of the Native Lands Court, which has given much satisfaction here. Auckland, March If. The Catholic schools marched in proces sion to the Domain, headed by the band. Sports were held. Judge Fenton, of the Native Land Court, goes to Taranaki to give evidence before the Royal Commission. The Premier, accompained by Messrs. R. Macfarlane and Brett, yesterday visited the abbatoirs, waterworks, and asylum, ordering some alterations in the latter. Of the LG5,000 vote for works north of Auckland, Government have decided that L 30,000 shall be at once expended under the superintendence of Mr. Fair burn, engineer. A portion of the balance will be divided amongst the County Councils and Highway Boards for local works, and the remainder for contingen cies.
To Kenga, daughter of Manihiri, has come to represent the Kingites at the Mangarei meeting. The Otaki meeting is to commence to-morrow. It is under stood resolutions will be submitted con demnatory of the arrest and non-trial of the West Coast prisoners, also of Sir W. Fox and Sir F. D. Bell, the commis sioners, and approving of Mold Tawhai’s resignation, also deploring the spread of intemperance and urging the fostering of temperance societies in the church. Nominations for the Autumn and Sfc. George’s Handicaps and Steeplechase close on Friday night at eight. New Plymouth, March 16. The banquet given to Sergeant Okey last night, was a great success. Over 200 attended. Sir Dillion Beil was present, and proposed the toast “ Prosperity to Taranaki.” Major Stapp was in the chair, Colonel Trimble in the vice-chair. The Lincolnshire delegates arrived from Hawera last night. Mr. Grant is suffer ing from a severe attack of sciatica, and can scarcely walk. They are the guests of Mr. Caverhill. It is supposed they will leave for Auckland to-day, in the steamer Rangatira, which will be detained so as to enable Mr. Foster to see something of the district. Geaiiamstown, March 17. The reception of the carbine champion, Thomas, and the Thames representatives, took place last night. They were met on the wharf by 350 Volunteers with burn ing torches, and the champion was carried shoulder high to a carriage. There were four rows of flags and Chinese lanterns across the principal streets, while Greek fire was burned on all the principal edi fices. From the Bank of New Zealand there was a brilliant firework display. Thousands of people witnessed the de monstration, and the champion was pub licly welcomed by the Mayor. Cheers were given for champion, ex champion Gordon, Seaman, Parslaw, and Captain Wildman. Wellington, March 16. At a meeting of the Local Industries Commission, Mr. Wakefield was ap pointed chairman. It was resolved to send circulars to the various Chambers of Commerce, asking them to make any sug gestions they considered necessary to aid industries already in existence, and for the development of the new ones. John Wallace, an old settler, died this morning. He was in his 93vd year. The Loan and Mercantile Agency re port under date, London, March 13. The wool sales closed firmly at an average im provement of l|d. to 2d. per lb. ; we ex pect the next sales to open at present quotations. Superior greasy has advanced to 2d. ; scoured, 2d. to 3d. ; superior combings, washed, Id. to lid. ; combing, washed, 2d. ; clothing, washed, Id. Since the close of last sale of cross-breds, greasy combings, washed and. scoured, have each advanced 3d. per lb. tip to date, 180,000 bales have been sold, 1000 taken for ex port. The leather market continues flat. Best sides are worth llfd. Tallow, a dull sale, best mutton being worth L 36 10s., and best beef L 35 10s. per ton. Wellington, March 17. At the Magistrate’s Court this morning, Wake ford, proprietor of the Bank Hotel, was fined L 3 for selling spirituous liquors in the Arcade during young Scott’s walk. The steamer Waitaki, which left for the South at 1.30 this afternoon, came to anchor when half way down the harbor, the condenser opposite the high pressure crank having burst. It is not yet known what delay will be occasioned. Timaru, March 16. The case of larceny of 800 sheep, against George Orr, representing the firm of Meek, millers, Oamaru, has been dismissed after occupying the Bench two days. The sheep had been sold by Scott, formerly partner with Meek, and the latter, believ ing the sale to be fraudulent, instructed Orr to seize them, pending the appoint ment by the Supreme Court of a person to receive the disputed partnership pro perty. Timaru, Murch 17. Henry Thomas Reid, ex librarian, of the Timaru Mechanics’ Institute, {was remanded to gaol, to await his transfer to Victoria, on a charge of embezzling the funds of the Building Society of bool, where he was also Town Clerk, His identity was fully proved by a constable from Warnambool, Bail was refused.
MOUNT SOMERS ROAD BOARD.
The usual monthly meeting was held in the office at Methven on Thursday, March 11th. Present—Messrs. Jackson, Ailing ton, and Mr. B. Chapman (chairman). The overseer’s report was read, and consideration was deferred for a special meeting to be held on the 25th inst. A letter from the County Council was received, informing the Board that the Council approved of the site chosen for a pound. A letter was read from the Mount Somers Road Board, informing the Board that they had paid Cooper Bros, the sum of Ll9O 16s. Bd., for forming and shing ling the boundary road, and requesting the payment of half the cost of same. The overseer was instructed to write to the Mount Somers Road Board, informing them that this Board declines to pay the half until the contract is properly com pleted, The overseer was instructed to write to thg oyer§eer of the Mount Somers Board, requesting him to appoint a day on which to have the deficiencies pointed out to him. From the same, requesting this Board to pay a share of the cost of the bridge over the North Ashburton branch. Re solved—“ That the matter stand over until the special meeting for consideration by a full Board. ” Resolved—“ That the Chairman should insure the Board’s buildings with the Union Fire and Marine Insurance Com pany, Christchurch, for the sum of L 600.” Accounts were passed for payment to the amount of L 106145. 3d. The meeting then adjourned till the 25th inst., Thursday.
THE DUNEDIN TRAGEDY.
The Dunedin “ Herald ” thus describes ,■ Butler’s career, the man who has been arrested on suspicion of having murdered the Grant family ; —He was in Pentridge when a boy, and was known to the police of Victoria for 13 years. He came to New Zealand and turned respectable, and having a good address and his being unknown, he was employed as Catholic teacher in one of the country districts. He rewarded the confidence which they had placed in him by robbing the priest of LCO. He then came to Dunedin and broke into a number of houses, and his career was ultimately checked by his being arrested, and he was sentenced to, we believe, five years’ imprisonment. He was liberated a few weeks ago, and appears, from the fact of having a loaded revolver in his possession, to have prepared himself for anotaer career of crime. Butler was arrested about five miles on the Dunedin side of Mooraki. He was armed with a six chamber revolver, and had in his posses sion thirty or forty cartridges. When he saw the police he ran behind a flax bush and presented his revolver at them, but beyond this he made no attempt at resis tance. Butler is known to be a desperate criminal. ■At the Dunedin police court on Tuesday morning, in the presence of a great crowd, the man Robt. Butler, alias Don nelly, alias Medway, alias Lee, was charged with the murder of Mr. and Mrs Grant and child on Sunday morning last, and remanded until Monday next. He is also charged with attempting to shoot the arresting constable, and Inspector Mallard intimated that there would probably be a third charge of arson or burglary at the house of Mr. Stamper, lawer, on Satur day morning. It appears that the pri soner, who had been recently discharged from gaol, had been lodging at the Scotia Hotel, within a few minutes’ walk of the house of the murdered man. He did not occupy his lodging on Friday or Saturday nights, but returned on Sunday morning within half an hour of the discovery of the murder, and after paying his bill he walked to Blueskin, changing his clothes by the way, and clipping off his mou staches. When arrested he had a loaded revolver and a number of cartridges, but was secured before be could use it. He is a small sharp looking man under thirty years of age. Dunedin, March 17. The inquest touching the death of Jas. Murray Dewer (or Grant) Elizabeth Murray Jane Dewer, and Elizabeth Lindsay Dewer, was opened at the hospital this afternoon, before Mr. Thos. Hocken, coroner. After taking the evi dence of a few witnesses, the inquest ad journed till next day.
DREADFUL COLLIERY EXPLOSION.
An explosion of gas occurred on Jan. 21 at the Lady Fair pit of the Leycett Col liery, belonging to the Crewe Coal and Iron Company, near Newcastle-under- Lyme. An explosion occurred at the same colliery on Sept. 12 last, eight men being killed. On the present occasion the loss of life and the destruction - of property have been much greater. The Lady Fair Pit has been opened only since the spring of last year, and the levels are being driven in'the seven foot Bambury seam, one of the most fiery seams in the North Staffordshire coalfield. The furthest ex tent of the workings from the shaft is 300 yards in one direction and yards in another, the depth being On the day of the accidenßK* lamps were given out, and at the usual time of commencing the day'shift there were more than seventy men and boys in the pit. About half-past eight o’clock a terrible explosion occurred, scattering destruction in every direction, and alarm ing the people in the neighborhood for a distance of three niiles. A new ventilating fun had been brought into operation since the previous explosion, and the roof of the fan-shed was lifted off; but, fortu nately, the fan was uninjured, and the ventilation of a portion of the workings not being stopped the shaft was soon sufficiently free from ‘ noxious ‘ gases to admit of persons descending. It happened, however, that the lower part of the guide rods was broken and the bottom of the pit much damaged, and some hours elapsed before the pit could be entered. Even then the progress of getting to the bottom was slow, as the cage could not be lowered the whole depth, and ladders had to be employed. Mr. Lawson, the manager of a neighboring colliery, and seven other men were the first to go down. A cage containing sufferers was lifted at noon, when four men were brought up. They walked up from the pit-mouth to the lamp-room, though they were more or . less injured. Having re ceived the attention of several medical gentlemen, they were despatched to their homes. At intervals of about a quarter of an hour the cages brought up two or three at a time, most of them being seriously injured. During the morning Mr. Richard Wynee Cadman, Mr. Hunter, Mr. Downing, and others ex perienced in mining- operations, as sisted by numerous willing . colliers, descended the pit and rendered as sistance. In the afternoon several more dead bodies were found about fifty yards along the south slant from the pit bottom. They were brought to the sur face with nine other bodies at present un recognised. There were a dozen dead bodies taken to the pit bottom, but soon afterwards, the efforts of the courageous men who were underground were tem porarily interrupted. The shock of the explosion had liberated the gas from a number of small blowers, and until the fires thus kindled were extinguished, the work of exploration was impossible at any considerable distance froin the pit button). Many of those previously engaged in ex* ploriug had already run great risk of suf - focation, and before they had dope all they wished they had to retire to save their own lives. The cause of the explo sion is at present a mystery ; but the fiery nature of the seam, with the fact that a new fan had been recently put in opera tion, leads to the conjecture that a large blower was suddenly struck, and the velocity of the air, owing to the action of the new fan, was such that the gas was was forced through the gauze of a lamp. The number of deaths will be at least 60, and many are sadly injured.
MAM(JH 18, 1880.
MOUNT SOMERS ROAD BOARD. TAKE NOTICE that the VALUA TION LIST for the year 1880, as amended, is now OPEN for inspection at the Road Board Office, Mount Somers. All objections thereto must be left at the Road Board Office, Mount Scmers, on or before the Third day of April, 1880, addressed to the Assessment Court; and a copy of every such objection must be left at the Mount Somers Road Board Office, not less than Seven days before the next sitting of the said Court. C. J. WENTWORTH COOKSON, Junk. Clerk to the Mount Somers Road Board. Mount Somers, March 13th, 1880. 6140 NOTICE TO FARMERS. Pjpl HE undersigned will be prepared to treat with farmers and others in Ashbur ton, every Wednesday and Saturday, for the PURCHASE of GRAIN, or SHIP MENT on ACCOUNT of GROWERS. JOSEPH CLARK. February 28, 1880. 550g' x ' TO FARMERS. f | jHB undersigned are CASH BUYERS of WHEAT, or will make LIBERAL ADVANCES on shipments to London on growers’ account. MILES, HASSAL, & CO., Christchurch ; MILES, ARCHER, & CO., SGGa Timaru. THE NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY WAS started about five years ago. The proprietors at first in tended to manufacture for the Trade only, but, owing to the persistent op position of importers and Shop keepers who could make a better profit on the imported article, they were compelled in self defence to open Branches for the sale of their goods direct to the public. In this they but followed the example of some of the largest manufacturers at home, and the Public, by purchasing at the undermentioned Branches, will SAVE THE PROFIT OF MIDDLEMEN, AND OBTAIN A SUPERIOR ARTICLE. BRANCHES. Invercargill Christchurch Wellington Dunedin Ashburton Auckland Oamaru Nelson New Plymouth Timaru Wanganui Napier A SINGLE GARMENT AT WHOLESALE PRICE. W. SPARROW, Manager, Ashburton Branch, 588g* New Zealand Clothing Factory. MESSRS. H. MATSON AND CO., AUCTIONEERS, &c\, Hold fortnightly stock SALES at Ashburton and Tinwald. Next sale at the TINWALD YARDS, on TUESDAY, March 30, 1880. SPECIAL ENTRY. 1000 MERINO EWES. C. PERCY COX, 427g* Agent, Ashburton. WANTED KNOWN, that Envelopes and Notepaper can be obtained wholesale or retail, at unusually low rates at the “ Herald ” Office, East-street North.
BIS PAT, QUI CITO DAT, OR SMALL PROFITS AND QUICK RETURNS Is the motto of Everett bros., & co. HAVELOCK STREET. We will give a GRAND CONCERT in the Town Hall, on FRIDAY, MARCH 19. The whole of the proceeds to be given for the purpose of Charitable Aid in Ashburton. 617g-18Gc* BIS DAT, QUI CITO DAT. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. MR. GEORGE CATES has been engaged to deliver a LECTURE in the TOWN HALL, ASHBURTON, At an early date. Subject : I ABOLITION OF THE BANKRUPTCY LAWS. The whole of the proceeds to go to Charit able Aid in Ashburton. TXT ANTED—By a Married Couple, » » without incumbrance, a SITUA TION on a Station. Wife as Laundress and competent to manage a Dairy ; man as Carpenter or can make himself generally useful. Apply office of this paper. Gl6g
Fever at Cawnpoke.— A correspon dent from Gawnpore, -writing to the “Indian Railway Service Gazette,” says the number of deaths in that station from fever have been averaging 150 per day. Demand for wood to supply the burning ghats has been so great that the spinning mills have been compelled to use coal,' which is generally much dearer than wood or fuel. A voluminous Government report has reached us containing condensed state ments of the receipts ’and expenditure’ qf the Road Boards qf Ne\y Ffom this it appears thq,t there arc 325 Road Boards in the colony, and of these onljßßfl sent in returns. The one which the largest is the Ashburton Road which expended during the financial year 1879, £17,173 2s. 2d. ; and the smallest is the East Mahurangi Road Board, some where in Auckland, which shows the fol lowing account of its disbursements for the year :—On new roads—Survey and con struction, £3 3s. ; salaries, £4 ; sundries, £7 7s.—total, £l4 10s. If this Board holds monthly meetings, they must do a lot of cheeseparing to expend their twenty four shillings and twopence per month: There can’t be any sinecures for Road Board officials in Mahurangi Bast. |
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THE YIELD OP GRAIN. Now. that the principal work of the farmer is in connection with the threshing and carting of his grain, we arc enabled to form a more correct idea as to the yield per acre throughout the County, than by the guegf process of a casual loo!-; and a the ears. Talcing it all through, we think that the lar-ge majority of farmers have good cause to be satisfied with their lot. Some have had blight and rust in their paddocks to rob them of a portion of their hard-earned crops, but, leaving these out of the question, the yields have as yet threshed out up to the average expected. The cry at present is for more engines and combines, as, although more of these are at work this year than have hitherto been known. There are a huge number of stacks and a large quantity of grain in stock, which is awaiting the advent of the threshing ma chines. This is more particularly notice able in the swampy parts of Longbeach, where there have been some very heavy oat crops cut, and the farmers there will find some difficulty in carting the grain out of the soft land if they do not get rid of it before the winter sets in. The price at which oats are quoted now acts as a deterrent on' the farmer being anxious to thresh, as the cost of that, of the cart age, and of the sacks, will almost absorb the market value of the grain. At Methven, a few days will finish all the stacking. Threshing has commenced, and the yields, so far, show a return on an average of about 28 bushels, and the new branch line is kept busy in conveying the produce to the main south rail-way. Some of the newer makes of combines are very highly spoken of by both the men working on them and by the farmers. A traction engine, lately purchased by Mr. Henry Moffat, does her work uncommonly well, and can shift her cumbrous load with the utmost ease, besides being able to turn on a much narrower radius than a two-horse dray could. We saw her working at Mr. Patterson’s farm, on the north bank of the river, and a return of ,46^-bushels per acre of a splendid sample of wheat was the record. Another new machine, owned by Messrs. J. Tucker and Co., has been credited with doing some big work, Mr. J. W. Mcßae being pilot of the ship, having given up cab driving for the nonce. This gang have been on some big farms—the Fairfield estate, Messrs. Woods, Mr. G. Parkin’s, and others—and the returns for wheat On these farms are from 15 to 24 bushels of firsts, the seconds being larger in propor tion this year on account of the rust. Barley has, as’ a rule, yielded well, and the samples are above the average. Oats have not been threshed out much as yet, farmers preferring to hold for a rise ; and in a good many cases we find farmers are rather reticent as to giving information regarding their crops. V RED RUST IN AUSTRALIAN WHEAT. It will be an unparalleled disaster for Australia if, after having achieved the proud distinction of being the producer of the finest wheat in the world, her produc tive powers were to he seriously impaired by disease in what is, ne>t to wool, her chief agricultural product. The bare sug gestion of such a possibility is enough to excite alarm ; but, with the experience of the ravages caused among the French vineyards by a plague similar to that which is attracting, attention in the wheat fields of Australtvjjt is not surprising that colonial farmers hriouid feel uneasiness at the prospect, however remote it may prove. Complaints of the existence of red rust ” in wheat reach us from South Australia, from Queensland, from Vic toria, and more recently from New South Wales. The disease is due, it is said, to. the existence of a minute in sect parasite, somewhat similar to the phylloxera, and also to the growth of a parasitic fungus similar to the coffee fun gus—hemeleia vastatrix —which has caused the “ leaf disease ” among the coffee plants of Ceylon, Brazil, &c. If this is the case, there would appear to be two separate diseases prevalent among tho Australian wheat fields. Careful in quiry over so large an area is difficult, if not impossible, unless undertaken by some pro perly constituted and competent authority, and it is satisfactory to see that a step to wards elucidating the problem of the cause and cure of the pest has been taken in the projected offer by the Queensland Government of a reward of LIOOO for the discovery of a remedy. The South Aus tralian authorities, we believe, made a somewhat similar offer some time ago, but nothing came of it, and it would be much more advantageous, the “ Globe ” thinks, if the Colonial Governments would unite in issuing a Commission to properly in vestigate the matter throughout the vari ous districts in which complaints of wheat disease exist. If allowed to spread the pest may endanger the agricutural pros perity of the whole country. It was stated some time ago that one-fourth of the actual wheat producing area of the colony of Victoria was already destroyed. This statement was probably an exaggera tion arising from natural alarm ; but it is quite time that steps should be taken to check and eradicate the evil before alarm ist fears develop into reality. The following note from an extensive and, so long as times permitted, highly successful Scotch farmer, speaks more ! eloquently than anything we have seen or heaid of the reality and magnitude of farming losses in recent years “ Forty five years ago I commenced farming with LSOO, which, in the course of forty years, I converted into L 40,000 ; but during the last five years I have lost L 20,000, and if times and seasons do not change, I v ill soon end as I began.”
CORRESPONDENCE.
ABOLITION OF THE BANKRUPTCY LAWS.
We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expressed by our correspondents.
To the Editor. Sie,—A friend gave me a paper of your issue, dated February 26th, 1880, com paring or flattering me with the trickish Montague Mosley as a lecturer. I never was given to speechifying, but I think you do me too much honour by comparing me with Mr. Mosley. I think there is much more importance in the abolition of the bankruptcy laws than a dozen of Mr. Mosley’s lectures.' If a committee is formed to carry out the necessary arrange ments for me to address a meeting, I will do so on the above subject, and although not much' of a lecturer I will do my best to enlighten my hearers on a subject that is more to their advantage than listening to every migrate minister, lecturer, or player, that chooses to post play-bills all over the town, and at the same time ex tracting all the ready money that is in the ptaqe. l As Mr. E. Gr. Wright will shortly address his’cons’titiients her§, per haps it rqkvjjgfak W§H to prepare for him pur tho\inf£' upon this subject before he gqes to/aPjrament next session.—l am, &c., George Cates. Ashburton, March 15th, 1880,
NOT HIS CANINE.
Alfred de Musset alwayf declared lie hated dogs for the reason that twice in his life an animal of the canine race had come within an ace of wrecking his for tunes.' Tim first time was at a royal hunt ing party, when the poet, Louis Philippe’s guest, when a bird was flushed, fired hastily and sent the citizen king’s favorite pointer to meet Cerberus. The second time was when, a candidate for the Academic, dc Musset went to pay the cus tomary visit to an influential Immortal whose chateau was in the environs of Pans. At the moment that the poet rang at the gate, an ignoble whelp of incredible ugliness, covered with mud, rushed to meet him with joyous harks, and fawned upon him to the detriment of the poet's new pantaloons. Disgusted as do Musset was, it would have been perilous to have driven off the Immortal’s faithful dog, so he was compelled to let the frightful ani mal lick iris hands, cover him with caresses and mud, and precede him to the drawing room. A moment later the Academical! entered. Do Musset noticed his em barrassment, at which he was not sur prised, considering the behavior of the animal. They adourned to the dining room, followed by the dog, which, after giving vent to his delight by various gam bols and cries, placed two muddy paws on on the cloth,, seized the wing of a cold chicken, and began contentedly to devour 'it. “ That’s the most abominable brute I have ever heard of,” thought do Musset, and continued aloud, “Yon are fond of dogs, I see.” “ Fond of dogs ! ” said the Immortal, “Ihato dogs.” “But this animal here 1” I have only tolerated the beast because it is yours, sir ! ” “ Mine ? ” said de Mussett, “ I thought it was yours, which was all that prevented me from killing him ! ” The two men roared with laughter, and do Musset made a friend. Late that day a yellow dog crossed the frontier of the Rhine at Strasburg with the air of an animal that had scored upon the tablets of ifs memory a decidedly un pleasant recollection, and headed for Con stantinople with undiminished celerity.
THE TERROR OF COWS’ MILK.
The following translation of a Chinese placard regarding the highly immoral practice of consuming cows’ milk is sent to the “ Foochow Herald” for publica tion : cow’s milk ! Man should not rob the beasts of their food. Moreover, of all beasts the cow is the most useful and meritorious. Men who do not discrimi nate between mankind and beasts are worse than senseless. Those who so sell milk darken their consciences for gain, and those who eat cows’ milk foolishly think they are benefiting their bodies. Men who take medicine should first care fully investigate and find out its nature. Why do not those who eat cows’ milk con sider and inquire into its origin ! For instance, men beget children, and while they are small they depend upon milk for their nourishment, so it is also with beasts. But when men buy milk to eat, do they not do injury to the life of the calf 1 And is there not bitter hatred and distress in the minds of both cow and calf? Beasts cannot speak ; how, then, are they able to tell the man that, in eat ing the milk of beasts, his body becomes like that of birds and beasts ? But if men wish to take strengthening medicine, there are numberless other articles in the world that are beneficial ; and what ne cessity is there, then, for taking cows’ milk ? Besides this, the death and life of men have their fixed number and limit, and this cow’s milk cannot lengthen out and continue the life of man. Since, then, all know the truth—that it cannot do this —all ought to act with loving and benevo lent spirit. Especially all who read this exhortation should keep from eating milk. The children of those who cause their families to refrain from eating milk will be preserved to grow up ; they also will thus lengthen out their own lives, and will escape from evil in time of fatal epidemics. If such persons be able also to exhort others, who are ignorant of first principles, to leave off the eating of milk, their de scendants shall surely prosper. Published by the Hall of Good Exhortations. The Xylographic blocks are deposited in the Ung Ling Koh.”
CORNERED BY A CRANE.
The leader of the flock offers a tempt ing shot at 35 yards ; him I give the con tents of my right barrel, and he doubles up instantly over my sight. Not wasting an instant in the hope of making my “right and left ” I “ cut away ” again at the now thoroughly alarmed flock, and one more of the immense birds comes to the ground. Too elated with my success to exercise patience or, even to think of caution, I do not pause to reload, but dropping my gun run rapidly to bag. The first is found dead within 40 yards ; giving him only a glance, I pass on to the other which is not less than GO yards from the blind. The old fellow seems dead enough, and without much ado I stoop to pick him up, when he astonishes me by instantly rising to his feet with every feather ruffled and his long wings boating the air. His ugly sharp bill is extended and emits a hissing noise, and altogether he is a very unpleasant-looking bird. For a full minute we gaze at each other, at least one of the two at a loss what to do next. It is becoming more and more evi dent to me that I do not care so much for him now as I did a short time ago. We are yet eyeing each other as I catch the sound of noises mingled with the con fused tramp of horses, and feel certain that the plough-boys are approaching. Not caring to appear in a ridiculous light, above all others to these men, I determine to put an end to the scene, and accordingly make a quick attempt to seize the crane by the neck. This he successfully dodges, and in a twinkling wounds me in the wrist. Altogether out of patience, I make a bold dart for my gun, when, to my astonishment, the irate crane gives pursuit. At this moment the farm hands come into full view, and I ofi’er them the spectacle of the “ city hunter,” as they are pleased to style me, running away from a crane ! The rest of the scene must be imagined. Ido not attempt a settle ment with the tormentors, but after finish ing my enemy with a vengeful charge at close range, return to my blind, where I have the satisfation of knocking over three more cranes before the summons to breakfast comes booming over the stubble. —“ Scribner’s Monthly.”
THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, THURSDAY, MARCH 18, 1880.
* lotant Mokxaiity. —Dr. Drysdale lately that whereas the death-rate among English infants of the comfortable class is 80 per 1000, in cities such as Liverpool and Manchester it is 240 per 1000, in some places even 300, and in Berlin it actually reaches 500. Indigence is the main cause, he thinks.
Acland, Campbell, and Co. SATURDAY, MARCH 27. At 12 o’clock. SALE OF VALUABLE STOCK. Messrs, acland, Campbell, & CO. will offer for sale, on the above date, at the Ashburton Horse Bazaar A LARGE NUMBER OF DRAUGHT HORSES, HACKS, DRAYS, Ac. The attention of Farmers in the dis trict is specially drawn to this sale, as a number of really good farm horses have already been entered, and will be sold if any reasonable price is offered for them. Present entries, 30 Draught, broken and unbroken, all good sound farm horses. Entries for this Sale will be received by W. R. Boyie, Moore street, Ash burton. Sale to commence at 12 o’clock, sharp. 620 a ACLAND, CAMPBELL, & 00.
Edmiston Bros. & Gundry. SATURDAY, soth MARCH, No Reserve. ELECTRO - PLATED SPOONS, KNIVES, PIPES, CARPENTERS’ TOOLS, &c. Messrs edmiston bros. and G UNDRY have received instruc tions to sell by Public Auction, at their Rooms, on SATURDAY, 20th MARCH, Cotton, Scissors, Spoons, Forks, Paints, Rings Concertinas, Pipes, Hammerj, Rules, Measures Carpenters’ Tools, Opera Glasses, Pocket Knives (all kinds) Knives and Forks, Electro-plated Goods, Ac., Ac., Ac. Sale at 2 o’clock. EDMISTON BROS. AND GUNDRY, 192 c Auctioneers. THURSDAY, 25th MARCH. 598 ACRES OF GOOD PLAIN LAND. Sub-divided into 6 Farms. Four miles from Ashburton. VERY EASY TERMS. Messrs, edmiston bros. a GUNDRY have received instruc tions from W. N. Milton, Esq,, to offer for sale BY PUBLIC AUCTION, ON THURSDAY, 25th March, The following U N I M P R O YE D FARMS. 100 a E cVes'. 100 100 r-cVIfl 1 . 100 ioo rivf 1 !'. ioo 98 A E o s R 28 f|, 98 180 ffiTd . 180 108 108 These farms are adjoining the Akaroa and Kaiapni Borough Council Reserves, about four miles from Ashburton. They will be sold on exceedingly liberal terms, viz., 10s. per acre cash, the balance for a term of years at a small rate of interest. This is really first-rate plain land, and we would draw special attention to the magnificent crops this season on the ad joining land. Sale at 1.30 p.m. EDMISTON BROS., & GUNDRY, 564 g Auctioneers. Government Notices. LAND DISTRICT OF CANTERBURY. IVTOTIOE is hereby given that the ±S undermentioned CROWN LANDS will be SUBMITTED TO AUCTION. at THE VOLUNTEER HALL, TEMUKA, ON TUESDAY, 23ed MARCH, at 11 o’clock. In the Township of AROWHENUA, 2 5 SECTIONS; in the Township of ORARI, 10 SECTIONS, Rural Lands, being portions of the OLD RAILWAY RESERVES, Situated between the rivers Rangitata and Orari. To bo sold for CASH. Reserve 349, about 1,000 acres, in 9 lots, from GO acres to ISO acres each. Reserve 1,G50, about 1,050 acres, in 12 lots, from 40 acres to 140 acres. Reserve 1,331, about 1,300 acres, in
17 lots, from 40 acres to IGO acres. Reserve 1,371, about 1,370 acres, in 19 lots, from 40 acres to 200 acres. Further portions of the same Reserves to be sold on DEFERRED PAYMENTS. Purchase money payable by half-yearly instalments, extending over ten years without interest, and subject to the con ditions prescribed by “ The Land Act, 1877,” relating to land on Deferred Pay ments. Reserve 349, about 520 acres, in 6 lots, from 05 acres to 120 acres each. Reserve 1,G50, about 500 acres, in 8 lots, from 40 acres to 120 acres. Reserve 1,381, about 4GO acres, in 8 lots, from 40 acres to 140 acres Reserve 1,381, about 1,230 acres, in 9 lots, from 70 acres to 220 ' acres. Plans and sale list, with the area and upset price of each lot, may bo seen at the Survey Offices, Christchurch and Timaru, and at all railway stations as far south as Oamaru. JOHN MARSHMAN, Commissioner of Crown Lands. Land Office, Christchurch, 27th February, 1880. 5960 EDUCATION RESERVES, CANTER CANTERBURY. THE SCHOOL COMMISSIONERS in vito TENDERS fqr Lease qf the under-mentioned Reserves, dating from the First of May next. PASTORAL LANDS. To be leased for ten years, without con ditions for fencing or culture. No. Acreage. Locality. 932 370 Near Camla, South Sclvvyn 111 G 2200 Pudding Hill, Ashburton 1134 240 Woodstock Run, Oxford 2000 1000 Tooth’s Paddock, Ashburton 2004 999| Horsley Downs, Waipara 2005 997 Ditto ditto 2006 4271- Taylor’s Stream, Ashburton 2010 500 Cameron’s Run, Ashburton TOWN LANDS. To be leased for ten years, without con ditions, except that it is to be fenced with a ring fence, 1819 21 Arowhenua Township AGRICULTURAL LAND, To be leased for seven and a half years, 1619 22 Kakahu, Geraldine AGRICULTURAL LAND, To bo leased for fourteen years, Conditions of Lease of Agricultural Land and other particulars may be obtained from Mr. H. H. Pitman, Government Buildings, Christchurch, either by letter or personally, on any Thursday. Tenders addressed to the Chairman of the School Commissioners, Christchurch, will be received iq:* to MONDAY, the sth of April next. JOHN MARSHMAN, Chairman. Christchurch, 3rd March' 1880. 59qg
Public Notices. ASHB DETON COUNTY COUNCIL. THE Ashburton County Council in tending at the next Session of the General Assembly TO APPLY for BOR IIOWING POWERS, to enable it to pro vide a WATER SUPPLY for the plains between tiie Rakaia and Ashburton rivers, notice is hereby given, that the following list contains the numbers of all the sections which are within the boun daries of the district now proposed to bo brought within the operation of the Act. The Council will be willing as far as practicable to include any other land, on application by the owner or occupier being made to it for that purpose. The Council calls the attention of the settlers on the Acton Run and in the Sea field district to the fact that their land is not included within the district above alluded to, but the Council will amend the plan should application to that effect be made by a suliicient majority of the settlers in those districts. Plan of the district is on view at the Council Chambers. By order, F. MAINWARING, Clerk. Ashburton, February 12, 1880. 27232 pt 17230 pt 17231 pt 17229 pt 18022 pt 26904 pt 27116 27115 pt 2G903 26634 pt 21801 pt 30879 26764 pt 30878 184G8pt 18467 18466 pt 26902 25364 pt 26620 25470 26457 23437 pt 22738 pt 26938 pt 17502 25355 15399 pt 15400 pt 16143 pt 22805 22806 27431 13086 pt 16213 15838 pt 24882 pt 25283 pt 25330 pt 25379 pt 25717 27154 27236 pt 26784 pt 26934 pt 25131 pt 27229 27201 pt 26628 27183 26635 26692 28173 26361 26526 26201 25770 26200 26707 26534 24981 26455 26196 26522 26193 27311 26612 26613 20614 23315 27338 27391 26059 27064 27303 27005 26705 20703 28045 26702 28792. 27062 26029 26928 26857 30842 26850 28856 28965 30755 29880 21494 29949 28288 27946 21371 28775 21447 pt 24404 26737 26125 26939 28088 pt 26771 26715 25613 pt 29929 29645 26770 25896 pt 25615 98719 24989 pt 28476 30843 28730 28551 28310 28471 29817 28551 30508 28307 30134 2831 L 30504 28013 29250 29838 30411 29930 pt 28020 29251 28728 28779 27907 pt 30505 28074 28312 27968 27985 28251 27910 27045 27903 27393 ; 28230 24028 pt 261G4pt 27494 28221 ■ 27193 ■ 27394 27628 27223 272-70 27493 27350 28753 27194 25704 27834 27388 0501 27389 25104 27189 22209 27322 /27190 27155 23472 24369 27293 25108 27146 26523 ' 2G436 26672 . ' 20712 26427 26802 26433 26708 26432 d' 26928 27112 26911 26686 d 27271 22750: 26059 26199 27221 26805 25920 pt 26617- 27068 26684 28270 21688 pt 26849 22223 pt 26572 21259’ 25503 pt 26598 25169 pt 22641 pt 25334 pt 27073 26654 26573 27272 pt '25783 27251 pt 23805 pt 30312 25241 pt 24262 28253 26649 25228 pt 26199 28560 pi; 26757 26930 pt 21495 16141 26125 25840 298G0 25982 29565 26763 26849 27947 28719 26124 28549 26738 27 537 pt 529 g
THE EDUCATION BOARD OE THE DISTRICT OF NORTH CANTERBURY. ELECTION OF COMMITTEES. mHB householders of the under-men - B tioned school districts, that is to say, tho districts of Ashburton Porks, P' Kyle, Longbeach, Mount Somers, Seafield, Tiuwald, Willowby, Having failed to elect Committees at the annual meeting held on 26th January, the Board, in pursuance of the powers in that behalf conferred by the Education Act, 1877, section 66, hereby directs that a PUBLIC MEETING of the Householders in every such district be held on MON DAY, the twenty-second day of March, one thousand eight hundred and eighty, at seven o’clock in the evening, for the election in each district of seven house holders (section 64) to form the Committee for such district for the year ending with the fourth Monday in January next, The place of meeting shall be the schoolhouae ip each district, and this is understood to mean the main schoolhouse in any district which has more than one school. The Board further directs that the first meeting of each school committee be held in the place appointed for the election, and immediately after the election upon the same evening. J. V. OOLBORNE VEEL, Secretary. Christchurch, 21st Feb., 1880, 638
Lost. £2 REWARD. LOST —From Miles, Hassell’s & Co. Chertsey, on Saturday night, thi 13th inst.., Three HORSES. 1 Heavy Draught Horse, bay, braudet , C on near shoulder. 1 Small Bay Mare (pony) brandec C conjoined, and C above oi CD near shoulder. 1 Chestnut Trap Horse Apply GEORGE JAMES, Company’s Estate, Chertsey. Or E. ROSKRUGE. Chertsey. Anyone detaining them after this date will be prosecuted. 183 c Educational. GOODGER begs to inform the Ladies of Ashburton that she opens a Private School on MONDAY, March 15, at Mr. Jones’, Stationer, Baring square. Terms: English ... ... One Guinea. French ... ... ~ Music ... ... ~ Referees : The Yery Revd. Dean of Christchurch, and J. P. Rested, Esq. 124c-569a To Let. TO LET BY TENDER, npO LET, for a term of 5 years, one of X the best DAIRY FARMS in Canter bury. It is at Lincoln, being situated within one mile of the Station of the Lin coln and Akaroa Junction Railway, and contains 230 acres, sixty of which are in crop, and the rest laid down in grass. The buildings consist of a four-roomed house, three-stall stable, chaff house, piggeries, etc. Further particulars can be obtained on application at H. Moffatt’s store, Man chester street, Christchurch, or at the Wakanui Mill, Ashburton. Tenders to be sent, addressed “H. MoFfatt, Ashburton,” not later than March 20th, 1880. Possession will be given on March 25th, 1880. 576 g FARM TO LET. TO LET, for a term of years, a FARM of 1,800 ACRES of good Wheat Land, GO acres in turnips, the rest in tussocks, fenced, and sub-divided ; good House, 8-stallcd Stable, Chaff-house, Well, etc. Exceptionally favorable terms to a good tenant. Apply to FREDK PAYITT, Go7o Ashburton. For Sale. FARMS FOR SALE. IMPROVED FARM of 564 Acres, near Dromore. IMPROVED FARM of 400 Acres, Seafield. 544-Acre Block of UNIMPROVED LAND, adjoining Winchmore Railway Station. Easy terms. Apply to 590 g CUFF & GRAHAM. LAND. -jyj-ESSRS. POYNTZ & CO. have received instructions to OFFER FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY, AN UNIMPROVED FARM
of 400 Acres, in one or two lota. The land is of fair quality and situated.within four miles of a Railway Station on the main line. 197 g FOR SALE, T "> non ACRES Tussock Land, in 1 0 Lots to suit purchasers. Very Liberal Terms. 74 SAUNDERS BROS. Business Notices. FARMERS ! FARMERS ! FARMERS ! R. McKERROW AND CO., RE Cash Purchasers of Wool, Grain, and all kinds of Farm Produce, and are also prepared to make Liberal CASH ADVANCES on the above placed in their hands either for sale or shipment to the English or Colonial Markets. A Large Stock of Cornsacks, Wool packs, &c., for sale at lowest current prices. R. McKERROW & CO., GRAIN MERCHANTS, RAKAIA. 60 Surveyor, Civil Engineers, &c. C E. FOOKS AND SON, CENSED SURVEYORS A ND LANE BROKERS Under the Land Transfer Act, Government Contract Surveyors, Triangle, Wakanui Road, near Post-office ASHBURTON. 33 Gaaatte in Bankruptcy. V. R. THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN (County Agricultural and Sporting Recorder) is a GAZETTE for all Notices under The Debtors and Creditors Acts. mEACHERS can obtain the MULTI JL PLICATION TABLES, printed on gummed paper, in any quantity at the HbraXiD Office, East street, near the Railway Station.
Business Notices. T. R. HODDER & COMPOS GREAT CLEARING SALE, Previous to their STOCK TAKING, IS NOW ON, And will continue for ONE MOSNTH!!! ESPECIAL BARGAINS. Throughout all the Soft Goods Departments. A large lot of REMNANTS—Shirting, Flannel, Sheeting, Carpetings, Tweeds, Doeskins, Dress Stull's, &c., &c. Ladies’ Millinery, Costumes, Jackets, Capes, Underclothing &c., at Great Reductions, Boys’, Youths’, and Men’s Clothing. English and Colonial Colored Shirts. Flannel unders, &c. , &c. SPLENDID VALUE FOR THE iONEY Several lines in this Department LESS THAN ENGLISH COST PRICE, being bought during the depression from over stocked Markets. TAILORING DEPARTMENT In connection with the above, under the Superintendence of an experienced Lon don Military cutter. For price, style, workmanship, and perfect fit not to be surpassed in the colony. Ladies’ Habits and Mantles. Mourning and Wedding orders attended to with Dispatch. Military Uniforms. Contracts taken for any Volunteer Corps in New Zealand T. R. H. & Co. Knowing that the Public may get wrong impressions by QUANTITIES AND PRICES BEING QUOTED, HAVE ARRANGED TO GIVE UPON ACTUAL CASH PAYMENTS IN THE DRAPERY, MIL LINERY, Clothing, and Boot Depart ments, THE LIBERAL DISCOUNT OF TWO SHILLINGS AND SIXPENCE IN THE POUND upon all Parcels over ten shillings, in addition to the Reduced Prices. Cash, for One Month Only.
T. R. HODDER & COMPANY’S ENGLISH and AMERICAN SEWING MACHINE DEPOT. A complete assortment of Hand and Treadle Lock-Stitch Sewing Machines. T. R. Hodder & Company are appointed agents for Wanzeb Machines, that have gained such preference in Dunedin and South Canterbury, also for the Improved Weetheim, allowed to be one of the best Machines used in the Largest Factories. SINGER’S and WILSON’S TREADLES, With their peculiar advantages. TAYLOR’S and HOME TREASURE HAND-SEWING MACHINES, Simple in working and of great durability. Extras of every description with the above. CASH, OR ON DEFERRED PA YMENTS T. E. HODDER AND COMPANY.
Commercial Printers. JUST ARRIVED— SECOND SHIPMENT OF gTATIONERY, STATIONERY, DIRECT FROM THE MANUFACTORY. Now Opening Up. A CHOICE ASSORTMENT OF Commercial AND Household STATIONERY. THE Largest and Finest Lot ever opened up in Ashburton, AND Equal to any exhibited in the Colony. o WEEKS & DIXON, Printers, Publishers, and
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Bussines Notices. TO FARMERS. rjpHE undersigned axe CASH BUYERS Of Wheat and other Grain, or will make LIBERAL ADVANCES On shipments to London on grower’s account. DEERING’S TWINE BINDER. NOTICE TO FARMERS. have this day APPOINTED MESSRS. FRIEDLANDER EROS. SOLE AGENTS for the DEERING TWINE BINDER for the county of Ashburton. MASON STRUTHERS & CO. Christchurch 10th. February, 1880; The Deering Twine Binder AWARDED GOLD MEDAL At Ashburton, six machines competing. THE DEERING TWINE BINDER took the SPECIAL PRIZE, at the Oamaru trial etc. JJAVING been appointed sole agents for the above machines, we are now prepared to TAKE ORDERS for the coming season. As only a LIMITED NUMBER can be supplied, all who wish to make certain of securing those favorite machines for next season should order before the depar ture of next San Francisco Mail. FRIEDLANDER B R ° S
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BROCKLEBANK’S TENT. A TALE OF UNFOUNDED ACCUSATION. “ Why don’t you go up, young man V ! says Mr. Mills one morning, as we stood cleaning our boots in the yard. (The landlord kindly provided brushes and blacking.) “ Because I’m waiting to hear where my friends are.” “Pooh, sir; never wait for friends in this country. Every day in town is a day lost. Every day there is so much gold sub tracted from the soil, and every day, con sequently, there is so much less left for new-comers. Why not go up next Thurs day in company with Baldwin and Fry 1 They are going to walk up to Bendigo, where your friends are. ” I ventured to point out to Mr. Mills that I knew scarcely anything of Messrs. Baldwin and Fry. “No more do I,” he retorted. _ “No body knows anybody in this delightful country. Baldwin doesn’t know Fry, Fry doesn’t know Baldwin. I know neither of ’em, except as members of the Duke cf York Harmonic Society. I have heard Baldwin say that he was first counterman to a grocer in the Kingsland Road —on that topic I have no certain information ; but I do know tlrot he sings a good song. He throws a pathos into that popular ditty— “ ‘ I had a dream, a happy dream,
I dreamt that I was free,’ which is worthy of a more refined atmos phere than that which usually exists in the parlor of the Duke of York. As for Fry, he is a Dickey Sam, as his tongue will inform you—father reported to be one of the first horse-dealers in Liverpool. Though reserved, and almost sullen in private life, Fry comes out well in a chorus. I allude especially to ‘ Landlord fill the flowing bowl,’ and ‘ A hunting we will go.’ Mr. Parker,” said this antipo dean patriarch of thirty, as he laid a friendly blacking-brush on my shoulder, “ I recommend you to go up with Bald win and Fry.” I think Mr. Mills was a good fellow, but too apt to judge human nature from the harmonic point of view. I shall not detail the history of that journey to Bendigo, whch occupied nearly a week, and which was full of adventures much pleasanter to talk about afterwards than to endure at the time. It is enough for me to state that Messrs. Baldwin and Fry soon began to quarrel with each other, and before the end of the journey was reached displayed towards each other sentiments of the most deadly hostility. I managed to keep on very good terr is with both, still it was scarcely pleasant to sit down to breakfast with two men who never opened their mouths except to snarl, and on one occasion proceeded to the extremity of hurling pannikins at each other’s heads. The hardships of hush-travelling lay bare weaknesses which a lengthened course of reunions might never discover. Upon the whole, I liked Baldwin better than Fry. To me he was exceedingly civil, whereas Fry was morose to both of us. As soon as we arrived on the outskirts of the famous Bendigo gold-fields, Mr. Baldwin announced his intention of part ing from us, as he had friends in a gully hard by. He took me aside, and said that I (with an emphasis on the pronoun) had always respected his feelings and treated him like a gentleman, which it could he plainly seen I was myself, in spite of my blue serge shirt. Alone we should have been as cosey as could be together, away from that surly brute of a Liverpool horse-corser ; and could 1 oblige him with the temporary loan of thirty shillings ? he had miscalculated the expenses of the road, and his funds were in the Union Bank at Melbourne. I was such a confiding youth in those days that I lent Mr. Baldwin the money without a qualm. He copied an address, which I gave him, very* carefully in his pocket book ; but though fifteen years have since elapsed I have never heard from him. Perhaps the perusal of this narrative may recall the circumstance to his memory. As for Fry, he was morose, horribly morose, but, I really believe thoroughly honest. After the parting with Baldwin, which he characterised as a good riddance of bad rubbish, we traversed numerous gullies and ranges in search of a man whom Fry knew. I may here observe that the aspect of the diggings was very different to what I had expected. Ex cept in the neighborhood of the Govern ment Camp, where the storekeepers’ tents, with their gay flags, presented the aspect of a country fair, there was none of the crowd and bustle which I had anticipated. The whole area of the gold-field was as large, perhaps as the area of London, and the auriferous valleys or hollows, which lay paralell like streets, were separated by wide undulating tracts of forest country. At length, just as it grew dark, we reached Iron Bark Gully, wearied and hungry. It was here that Fry’s friend lived, and, after numerous enquiries at all the digger’s tents we passed, we learnt that Brocklebank kept the Royal Liver Store, near the head of the gully. It was almost dark, and I tumbled down several times among the tree-stumps from sheer fatigue and weariness, when we reached Brocklebank’s establishment. It consisted of a large tent with boarded sides, and was quite a mammoth edifice compared with the tiny residential dwel lings which lay scattered around it. I felt very friendless and dispirited upon our arrival, for I could not reckon that Brocklebank would extend his friend ship to me as well as to Fry, and I had no fancy for sleeping alone out of doors wrapped in my blankets, though in com pany I had done so for several successive nights. On hearing Fry’s voice, Brockle bank came to the door of his tent, and I was at once prepossessed by his quiet, gentleman-likel appearance. He was a young man of twenty-four, with a pale, handsome face, and large, dark, expressive eyes. “ This,” said Fry, in a most ungracious way, pointing to me as if I was a cur-dog, “is a chap I came up the road with. I don’t know anything about him,” he added, in an audible whisper. “ Have you no friends on Bendigo?” asked Brocklebank kindly. “ None that I can find to-night,” I re plied, blushing like a school-girl, “but I hope to find them in a day or two.” Some whispered conversation took place between Fry and Brocklebank after this. “I must take the poor hoy in,” I heard the latter say. “ Well, don’t hold me responsible,” growled the former ; “ I know nothing of him.”
I don’t think Fry had any special animosity against me, it was merely his natural crustiness ; but I felt so angry with him that I could have rushed upon him and assaulted him on the spot. My wrath, however, was dissipated by Brocklebank saying in a pleasant voice— “ Come in, Mr. Parker, don’t be afraid; I can give you a shake-down, and as soon as I get a pot of tea ready you shall have sardines and soft bread, which I daresay will be a treat after the rough fare of the road.”
I slept that night like a dozen humming tops. Only those who have lain for several successive nights under the cold sky of a Victorian September, and have woke up drenched, perhaps, with rain, can appreciate the delight of a roof over head, albiet only a roof of canvas. Next morning, after breakfast, Fry rose, and addressing his fellow-townsman in his usual curt, morose style, said— * I’m off to Eagle Hawk” (this was a guily some two miles distant) “ to look
after ray mates. See you again to morrow. You’d best find your mates too,” he added, bestowing a parting glance on mo.
After the departure of surly Fry I breathed more freoiy, and felt less less an interloper. Nothing could be kinder than Brocklebank’s manner towards me; lie could not have treated me with more consideration if I had come recommended by bis most intimate friend, instead of being a mere waif and stray of the great Australian immigration. Although he was keeping a retail store, and selling glasses of lemonade, bottles of pickles, and digger’s boots to any chance passer-by, I learnt that he was a young man of highly respectable connections in Liverpool, the son of a Nonconformist minister, and that, like myself, he had been drawn out by a spirit of adventure. I presently asked him how I had better set about finding my friends. On hearing that I possessed no more special address than Bendigo, he shook his head, said that the diggings covered an enormous area, and that I might spend a month in visiting every gully in succession. I had better call at the post-office on the Camp, and ascertain if there was a letter awaiting me there. I went to the Camp, and enquired at the post-office. There was no letter for “Mr Frederick Parker, late of Watling Street, London.” I returned to Iron Bark Gully in rather a desponding frame of mind. I was heartily ashamed cf myself at the time for my low spirits, but I am not surprised now- that a lad of eighteen, who in London had been surrounded by attentive friends and relations, should feel rather lonely among the motley, self seeking herd of gold-hunters. I told Brocklebank of my ill fortune, and asked him what I had better do. “ Do nothing to-day,” he said kindly. “ You are tired with your week’s travell ing. Take it easy. You can make your self useful by helping me in the store. ” I was delighted at these words, and fell to work with alacrity. Before two hours had elapsed I found myself dis pensing slices of bacon at three shillings a pound, and assisting sturdy diggers, seated on a tree stump in front of the Royal Liver, to pull on refractory pairs of new boots. Our distinctive flag, bearing as its emblem the fabulous bird which forms the crest of the good town of Liver pool, waved gracefully overhead in the sunshine, and my spirits rose as I once more found myself of some use in the world. In those primitive days there was little coin current on the diggings. Miners paid for their stores in virgin gold just dug from the soil. Storekeepers made large profits by these transactions, for, owing to the insecurity of the roads, the value of gold was from five shillings to ten shillings an ounce lower on the diggings than it was in Melbourne. I forget the exact prices now, but I think that gold purchased on Bendigo in 1852 at three pounds five shillings and three pounds ten shillings an ounce, was worth three pounds fifteen in Melbourne. In these systematic days, when the smallest margin of profit attracts speculators to the most distant gold-field, such a differ ence seems almost incredible. Some of the storekeepers were sad rogues, and, not content with their fair profits, cheated the hard-toiling miners who visited their establishments by means of false weights and other devices ; but Brocklebank was, I am sure, thoroughly upright and honest in all his dealings. His plan of procedure when a gold transaction took place was at once business-like and simple. He weighed the gold carefully in his scales, and kept each parcel in a separate paper, with the name of the seller, and the date of the transaction, and the precise weight of the contents marked legibly upon it. All these packets were kept in a tin box, which at night was deposited in a little secret chamber under the flooring of the tent. I soon discovered that Brockle bank was much liked and respected by the surrounding population. Men would come in, and sell several ouuces of gold, take away only a few shillings’ worth of goods in exchange, and leave the balance in his hand to cover future transactions. “I can trust you Muster Brocklebank,” I heard a rough old digger say, “ and my gold’s a deal safer in your big store than in my bit of a shanty yonder.” As for myself, I felt highly pleased that Brocklebank should trust me—an entire stranger —so implicitly, and I resolved to work as zealously as I could in his service while under his roof, as a practical proof, of my gratitude. After the sun had set, and all work had been suspended for the day, three or four of the inhabitants of the adjacent tents strolled across to the Royal Liver Store, and sitting down in front of that estab lishment on a gigantic prostrate log, in one end of which a perpetual fire was burning, lighted their pipes, and pro ceeded to discuss tlie news of the day. The conversation was mostly of a monoto nous character, and referred chiefly to mining topics. How Tom’s new windlass had given way, how Harry had picked up a half-ounce nugget out of his “ wash dirt,” how Dick had tumbled down a thirty-foot hole while out ’pcssuming the previous night. I was much impressed with the decency and respectability of our visitors. Before I left England, and even after my arrival in Melbourne, I had pictured life on the diggings as an exis tence of wild excitement, where the per petual anticipation of fabulous gains, and the sight of lucky gamblers shovelling out the yellow metal, would keep the brain in a state of fever. In actual fact, Iron Bark Gully was a most prosaic, sober place. Men worked from six to six, and took it as coolly as navvies on piece-work, that is to say, they went at it with a will. Work over, they made their dampers, washed out their shirts and socks, or lounged round an open-air .fire, discussing the local gossip. Brocklebank, however, informed me in the course of the evening, when we were alone together, that the little community gathered together at the head of the Iron Bark Gully con sisted of exceptionally quiet and respect able people. Several of them came from South Australia, a colony which has always maintained a high reputation, and one or two of those standing by our log fire were substantial Adelaide tradesmen, who, having been smitten by the uni versal epidemic, had deserted their shops, and come to seek a speedier road to fortune.
One of these adventurers, a chemist and druggist from Rundle Street, Adelaide, took my fancy immediately, and we soon became very intimate together. He advised me to be in no hurry about begin ning gold-digging. There was plenty of time, and plenty of gold left in spite of all the croaking one heard. Then, by way of consoling me for my loneliness, he hinted that if, in a few days, I should be unable to find my friends and he thought it very likely that I might never find them—he would try and introduce me to some respectable mates. (to BE CONTINUED.)
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The Moon at 3 days old shines till about 8 o’clock. The Moon at 6 days old shines till about half-past 10 o’clock. The Moon at 8 days old shines till nearly I o’clock in the morning. The Moon at 12 days old shines from sun down till about 4 in the morning. The Muon at 15 days old is full, and shines all night. The Moon at 18 days old rises about 9 p.m. and shines till morning. The Moon at 21 days old rises about 11 p.m. and shines till morning. The Moon at 24 days old rises about 2 a.m. and shines till morning. The Moon at 27 days old rises about 4 a.m. and shines till sunrise. THE HOUSEWIFE’S TABI.E. The following is a very valuable housewife’s table, by which persons not having scales and weights at hand may readily measure the article wanted to form any recipe without the trouble of weighing, allowance to be made for an extraordinary dryness or moisture of the ar ticle weighed or measured : Wheat flour, I pound is I quart. Indian meal, I pound 2 ounces are I quart. Butter, when soft, I pound is I quart. Loaf sugar, broken, r pound is I qu rt White sugar, powdered, 1 pound I uncc ate I quart. Ten eggs are 1 pound. Flour, 4 pecks are I bushel. Sixteen large tablespoonsful are I Eight large tcaspoonsful are I gill. Four large tcaspoonsful are ]£ gill. Two gills are % pint. Two pints ate I quart. Four quarts are I gallon. A common sized tumbler holds pint. A common sized wine glass is % a gill. A tea-cup is I gill. A large wine-glass is I gill. Forty drops are equal to I teaspoonful. Four teaspoonfuls arc equal to I tablespoon ful. REGISTRATION OF BIRTHS, MAR RIAGES, AND DEATHS. Births. —Parents and all other persons pre sent at a birth, are liable under the Act for Registration under penalty of £\o ; failing, the occupier of house in which such birth took place is liable. Births are registered free up to sixty-two days, day of birth and of registra ti*n, both inclusive; afterwards up to six months, on payment of ss. penalty, and after declaration as to truth of particulars being duly made ; and beyond six months only after conviction before a Magistrate, and on pro duction of certificate of conviction signed by Magistrate or Clerk to Bench, and within one month of conviction. There are other provisions as to registration of children found exposed, and registration of names within one year of birth. Marriages.—Marriages must be solem nized with open doors, between eight in the morning and four in the afternoon, in the presence of two or more witnesses. Persons objecting to be married by a clergyman, can be married in a Registrar’s office by a Registrar. Persons desirous of being married must give notice to the Registrar of the district, and take out a Marriage Certificate; but before doing so, must have resided in the district three clear days immediately preceedmg the application for certificate. The fees are : —for Notice and Certificate, £1 2s 6d ; Marriage by Registrar - , £1 ; and 2s fid for Copy of Marriage Registrar. Persons wishing to be married out of the dis trict in which they live, can only do so by residing in the district in which they wish to be married for three clear days, and obtaining certificate from the Registrar of that district. And persons living in different districts must either both reside for three clear days in the same district, or else obtain two Certificates, viz:—one from the Registrar of each of the districts in which they reside. Any person making false affirmation, declaration, or repre sentation before a Registrar, is guilty of mis demeanour. Deaths. —The occupier of house in which death occurs, and all persons present at a death, are liable for the registration within thirty-one days; and failing these, the Undertaker or person so acting, under penalty of .£10; but any of the persons liable may depute, in writing, some person acquainted with par ticulars required to attend and register ; and the person registering MOST in all cases take to the Registrar the Doctor’s Certificate of Death. In all cases of burial, the Undertaker or person so acting, must return to the Registrar within seven days, the Burial Cer tificate, duly signed by Undertaker and officiating Minister, or two householders pre sent at such burial. Undertakers not return ing such Burial Certificates within seven days are liable to a penalty of £$ ; and Clergymen officiating and not signing Burial Certificates are also liable to a penalty of £5. Any person not attending to register, after notice from Registrar is duly given, is liable to a penalty of £2O There are various other provisions defining powers and duties of Registrar, and imposing penalties for neglect in complying with various provisions of th<» Act.
THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, THURSDAY, MARCH 18, 1880.
Printed and published by Horace John Weeks and Charles Dixon, at their Printing Office, East Street, Ashbartor', Thursday, March iB, ISBO.
A Curious Exhibition of Singing Birds has recently been held at Turin. Only canaries were allowed to compete, and”fifty-four couples were placed in cages on a platform gaily decorated for the oc casion. In the course of the afternoon the jury arrived who were to put them “ through their paces,” and the trial com menced. Some sang in time, others stood on one leg at the command of their owners, while others, again, engaged in a mimic fight on a given signal. The eventual prize winners, howeier, were those that had been taught the more useful art of adroit flattery, five birds who, whether motu proprio or from their instructors’ hints, managed to gravely salute the members of the jury, being decreed gold medals of the first-class.
Business Notices. VALUE EXTRAORDINARY. THE Great Bargains OF THE SEASON. GREAT CLEARANCE SALE FOR THIRTY DAYS. ORR AND CO. HAYING resolved to clear out tlie Balance of the Bankrupt Stocks purchased by them during the Season (amounting to over ten thousand pounds) regardless of cost so that they may commence the Autumn Season with en tirely a new Stock, ORR AND CO. Will also offer several cheap lots pur chased by them during the late depression. Special Bargains. 90 Pair Twilled Kaiapoi Blankets at 4s. under the usual price. Kaiapoi Flannel at Is. 4d., Is. 6d. to 2s. English Flannel at Is., Is. 2d., Is. 6d., to Is. 9d. Prints at sd. and 6d., w*rth 9d. Brown Hollands, 7d. to Is. COSTUMES. 56 Costumes at 215., worth 355. 6d., a Baigain. 64 Print Costumes at 7s. 6d. to 12s. 6d., worth 20s. 1700 yards Dress Goods, Alpaccas, at Bd., lOd., and Is. MILLINERY. Trimmed and Untrimmed Hats at half price. 2 Boxes Flowers, sold at 6d. per spray. Ladies’ Underclothing at very much under usual prices. 20 Dozen Stays at 3s. 6d., 45., 4s. 9d., to ss. 6d. CLOTHING. Men’s Suits at 15s. under usual prices. Boys’ Suits at 15s. 6d. to 355. Youth’s Suits at a little over half-price. Braces, Ties, Collars, Socks, and Shirts, unusually cheap. 20 Dozen Harvest Shirts at Is. 6d. to 2s. 6d. BOOTS Men’s Boots still sold at Bankrupt prices. Youth’s Boots in great variety. Ladies’ Kid Boots at old prices. 1 Case Children’s Boots at Is. and Is. 6d., a bargain. TAILORING DEARTMENT. WE HAVE MUCH PLEASURE IN ANNOUNCING TO THE PUBLIC THAT A Tailoring Branch HAS BEEN OPENED IN CON NECTION WITH OUR CLOTHING DEPARTMENT, HAVING MADE ARRANGEMENTS WITH MESSRS. CRAIGHEAD AND CO. (LATE OF EDINBURGH AND SAN FRANCISCO), PRACTICAL TAILORS, TO MiKE UP ALL ORDERS EN TRUSTED TO US IN THE VERY BEST STYLE. A PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED. SCOTCH, ENGLISH, and COLONIAL TWEEDS IN GREAT VARIETY, THE CELEBRATED BLARNEY TWEED (CORK) KEPT IN STOCK. FANCY COATINGS IN GREAT VARIETY. SUITS from £4 4s. DRESSMAKING DEPARTMENT. Dresses, Costumes, and Jackets made up to order, under the superintendence of a first-class Dressmaker. WEDDING & MOURNING ORDERS PUNCTUALLY ATTENDED TO. ORE AND CO. IMPORTERS ASHBURTCN AND R.AKAIA
Business Notices. TO THE FARMERS OF THE ASH BURTON AND SURROUNDING DISTRICTS. CALL AT C. W. d uokwoeih ' s High Street, Christchurch, And Buy your GROCERIES. Really Good Tea, 20s. per box, full size. Extra Superfine, 235. per box, full size. Extra Superfine, 90s. per half chest. Quality guaranteed. All other Goods equally low. 465 g H, M. J ONES, Baking Square, LAW & COMMERCIAL STATIONER, BOOK AND MUSIC SELLER. Toys, Fancy Goods, Yiolins, Strings, Concertinas, &c. Magazines, English Papers, & Periodicals, by each Mail. Bookbinding Executed with Despatch A. J. WHITE’S STEAM CABINETMAKING AND FURNITURE ESTABLISHMENT, CHRISTCHURCH, Will be found one of the most convenient in New Zealand. THE Stock being so varied, that pur chasers may at once select any Article they can possibly require, suitable for any class of House. This will be found an IMMENSE ADVANTAGE TO COUN TRY CUSTOMERS Thus saving time, trouble and expense. 589 g james PRACTICAL TAILOR, East street, Ashburton. A good Stock of Tweeds and Cloths on hai d. Summer Goods open shortly. 172 RAKAIA ANNOUNCEMENT. G. A. VINCENT, PRACTICAL PAINTER, GLAZIER, PAPERHANGER, &c., Near Bank New Zealand, RAKAIA, BEGS to announce that he has com m enced Business in Rakaia, and all orders entrusted to him will receive prompt attention. 294 Medical. ENO’S FRUIT SALT. THE PHYSICAL BASIS OF LIFE. GOOD FOOD. How to enjoy good food that would other wise cause Bilious headache, disordered Stomach, Poisoned Blood, &c. —use ENO’S FRUIT SALT. . A NATURAL APERIENT. —EN Q’s BRUIT SALT, when taken with water, acts as a natural aperient, its simple but natural action removes all impurities, thus preserving and restoring health. If its great value in keep ing the body in health were universally known, no family should be without it. Fagged, weary, and worn OUT! ! ! Anyone whose duties require them to under go mental or unnatural excitement or strain— ENO’S FRUIT SALT is the best known remedy. It acts like a charm. It allays ner vous excitement, depression, aud the injurious effects of stimulants and too rich food. Its power in aiding the digestion is most striking. It also restores the nervous system to its proper condition (by natural mcansj. Use ENO’S FRUIT SALT. You cannot overstate its great value in keeping the blood pure and free from disease. ENO versus STIMULANTS. An in sufficient amount of exercise frequently deranges the liver. ENO’S FRUIT SALT is peculiarly adapted for any constitutional weak ness of the liver. A world of woes is avoided by those who keep and use ENO’S FRUIT SALT.—“AII our customers for Eno’s Salt would not be without it upon any consideration, they having received so much benefit from it.— Wood Brothers, Chemists, Jersey, 1878.” Every travelling trunk and HOUSEHOLD in the world ought to contain a Bottle of ENO’S FRUIT SALT, prepared from Sound, Ripe Fruit, as a Health giving, Cooling, Sparkling, and Invigorating Beverage for any Season. It is the best Pre ventive and Cure for Biliousness, Sick Head ache, Skin Eruptions, Impure Blocd, Fevers, Pimples on the Face, Giddiness Feverishness, Mental Depression, Want of Appetite, Sour ness of Stomach, Constipation, Vomiting, Thirst, &c., and to remove the effects of errors in Eating and Drinking. ENO’S FRUIT SALT.— From the Rev. Dr Hurst, Vicar of Collorly : —“ I have used your Fruit Salt for many years, and have verified your statements. The thanks of the public arc due to you for your unceasing efforts to relieve suffering humanity. Long may you live to be a blessing to the world.”
ENO’S FRUIT SALT.—“After suffering for nearly two and a half years from severe headache and disordered stomach, and after trying almost everything and spending much money without finding any benefit, I was recommended by a friend to try ENO’S FRUIT SALT, and before I had finished one bottle I found it doing me a great deal of good, and now I am restored to my usual health; and others I know that have tried it have not enjoyed such good health for years.—Yours most truly, Robert Humphreys, Post Office, Barrasford. ” Agents for New Zealand, ruis. INihW Z^HAL.A.I'SUf MESSRS. KEMPTHORNE, PROSSER, AND CO. TEEDMAN’S SOOTHING POWDERS CHILDREN CUTTING TEETH, CAUTION TO PURCHASERS. The value of this well-known Family Medi cine has been largely tested in all parts of the world, and by all grades of society, for upwards of FIFTY YEARS. Its well-earned exten sive sale has induced SPURIOUS IMITA TIONS, some of which in OUTWARD APPEARANCE so closely resemble the ori ginal as to have deceived many purchasers. The proprietor therefore feels it due to the public to give a special caution against the use of SUCH IMITATIONS. Purchasers are therefore requested carefully to observe the four following distinctive characteristics, without which none are genuine : Ist—ln every case the words JOHN STEEDMAN, CHEMIST, WALWORTH, SURREY, are engraved on the Government Stamp affixed to each packet. 2nd—Each Single Powder has directions for the dose, and the words, John Steedman, Chemist, Walworth, Surrey, printed thereon. 3rd —The name, Steedman, is always spelt with two EE’s. 4th —The manufacture is carried on solely at Walworth, Surrey. Sold in Packets by all Chemists and Medi cine Vendors. Sold by Kempthorke, Prosser and Co., FOR Auckland. 03c
Medical. For coughs, bronchitis, in- FLUENZA, COLDS, &c. J)OWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED. fcOWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED. >OWELDS BALSAM of ANISEED. THE Oldest and Most Effectual COUGH REMEDY. XTRAORDINARY TESTIMO NIALS. HER MAJESTY S GUN BOAT NETLEY. Wick, Scotland. Dear Sir, — Having had a most distressing and severe cough, which caused me many sleepless nights and restless days, I was recommended by his LORDSHIP the EARL of CAITHNESS to try your most invaluable Balsam of Aniseed, and I can assure you, with the first dose, I found immediate relief, even without having to suspend my various duties ; and the first small bottle com pletely cured me, therefore I have the greatest confidence in fully recommend ing it to the million. Signed, °W. LINZELL, H.M.G.B. NETLEY. OWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED. Due de Montabor writes : “ Chateau de Moutabor, Aveyron. Sir, —Having suffered for some time from an obstinate cough, accompanied with fever, continuous head-aches, and sleepless nights, I resolved after having vainly tried several other medicines, to have recourse to your BALSAM of ANISEED. I cannot resist, sir, the desire of making you acquainted with the really marvelous results which I derived from it. From the first dose I felt great relief, the bad symptoms grew feebler, the irritation of the throat was calming down, and I recovered the sleep which had nearly left me. The third dose delivered me completely, and I am now completely restored to health. Receive, sir, with the expression of my gratitude the assurance of my distinguished sentiments. DUG DE MONTABOR.” POWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED. “ Sir, I have for a long time suffered from a severe cough and tried all manner of remedies. Dr. Liberecht advised POWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED ; it cured me after a few days. You are at liberty to use this letter in hopes that others may benefit by it.— I am, Sir, Yours. &c., ALBERT COUNT FOTOCKI.” •DOWELL’S BALSAM OF ANISEED. WILL LOOSEN the PHLEGM imme diately.—The Dean of Westminster’s Verger writes: “I was advised to try the Balsam of AnLeed ; I did, and have found great relief. It is most comforting in allaying irritation and giving strength to the voice.” Lionel Brough, Esq., the eminent actor, writes : I think it an invaluable medicine for members of my profession, and have always recommended it to my brother and sister artistes.” / ~pRULY an EXTRAORDINARY EX -1 PECTORaNT.—Mr. Edward M. Ullett, of Bury, Hunts., writes to Messrs. Palmer & Son, Ramsay :—“ Having been in the habit o using Powell’s Balsam of Aniseed for a great number of years, I have great pleasure in bear ing testimony to its incomparable effects as an expectorant. I always find a single dose gives immediate relief, and a small bottle effects a perfect cure.” OWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED.— The effects of one tcaspoonful taken in a little water before going to bed is extraordinary. No family should be without it in the winter. Sold by Chemists and Medicine Vendors throughout the World, is x>£d and 2S 3d per per bottle ; a great saving in taking family bottles, ns each. Established over 50 years. Prepared only by THOMAS POWELL, Blackfriars Road, London. ASK for POWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED
SOLD by all CHEMISTS and STORE KEEPERS. Observe the Trade Mark, “Lion, Net, and Mouse.” Wholesale Agents in the Australian and New Zealand Colonies -Elliot Brothers; Eyers & Solomon ; Felton, Grimwalde, & Co. ; P. and S. Falk, Faulding & Co. ; Rocke, Tompsit, & Co. ; Rosenthall & Co. ; Kempthorne, Prosser, & Co. ; S. Hoffenung & Co.; Hemmons, Laws, & Co. ; Berkley, Taylor, & Co. ; and all other wholesale houses. Proprietor— Thomas Powell, Blaekfriars Road London. KEATING’S WORM TABLETS, A PURELY VEGETABLE SWEETMEAT, noth in appearance and tasta, furnishing a most agreeable method of administering the only certain remedy for INTESTINAL or THREAD WORMS. It is a perfectly safe and mild preparation, and is especially adapted lor children. TESTIMONIAL. Medical Hall Gildersome, Nov. 28th, 1876. Mr. Keating, Dear Sir, —I think it nothing but my duty to inform you of the immense sale I have for your Worm tablets, which I may justly say is enormous, and in every case gives the greatest satisfaction. I have now in stock two bottles containing the Round Worms brought me during the last few days by customers, one Worm 40 yards long. I dare not be without the remedy.—yours respectfully, M. A. Walker. Sold in tins by all Chemists and Druggists Proprietor, THOS. KEATING, London, REWARD AND CAUTlON.—Whereas fraudulent imitations of this umsurpassed remedy have been sold, I hereby request any one knowing the vendor of the same to com municate with me, on conviction of the offender a liberal reward will be paid. 637 BUGS, FLEAS, MOTHS, BEETLES And all other Insects are DESTROYED by KEATING’S INSECT POWDER, which is quite harmless to domestic animals. In exterminating Beetles the success of this Powder is extraordinary, and no one need be troubled by those pests. It is per fectly clean in application. Ask for and be sure you obtain “ KEAT ING’S POWDER,” as Imitations are Noxious, and fail in giving satisfaction. Sold by all Chemists in Tins. is. & 2s. 6d. each 63c GRATEFUL—COMFORTIF G. BREAKFAST COCOA. “By a thorough knowledge of the natural laws which govern the operations of digestion and nutrition, and by a careful application ol -he fine properties of well selected cocoa, Mr. Epps has provided our breakfast tables with a delicately-flavoured beverage which may save us many heavy doctors’ bills. It is by tne judi cious use of such articles of diet, that a constitu tion may be gradually built up until strong enough to resist every tendency to disease. Hundreds of subtle maladies are floating arcund us, ready to attack wherever there is a weak point. We may escape many a fata shaft by keeping ourselves well fortified with puieblcod anti a properly nourished frame.” —The Chit Service Gazette. SOLD ONLY IN PACKETS LABELLED JAMES EPPS AND CO Homcepathic Chemists, London,
TO PRINTERS. MACHINE FOR SALE. For sale.— One Second-hand Double Demy Tape Printing MACHINE, in thorough working order, with rollers, moulds, &c., complete. This machine has been replaced [ by a Double Royal Wharfedale, which necessitates removal of the Double Demy ! Machine formerly used for printing the “Herald ” and “ Guardian,” for hand or steampower. Can be seen and all par ticulars obtained at our office. For a Country Office this Machine suits admirably, as it can easily be turned by hand, for which we have fitted a fly wheel and handle. Pbick £7O. WEEKS & DIXON. Ashburton, January 14, 1879 fXTANTED KNOWN—That Visiting VV Cards, plain or mourning, can be obtained printed in various styles, at the “ Herald ” and “ Guardian ” offices, near the Rai way Station
Business Notices. ear THIS ADVERTISEMENT SHOULD BE CAREFULLY READ AND RE MEMBERED BY EVERYONE IN TERESTED IN FENCING, THE PATENT OVAL SAMSON FENCE WIRE Has now been before the public for four years, and during that time 5,000 TONS HAVE BEEN SOLD, Giving very great satisfaction, in proof of which we hold numerous testimonials from well-known colonists ; and the demand is daily increasing to such an extent, that numerous spurious imitations have lately been introduced in the various markets of Australia and New Zealand, for the sole purpose of damaging the reputation of the Patent Oval Samson Wire. The Samson Wire Was patented and introduced four years ago in Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, and New Zealand ; and the principal claim set fourth was its being made Oval to prevent fraud. Yet, in the face of these patents, firms—many of respectable standing —have, for the sake of a paltry commission, lent themselves to the intro duction of various spurious imitations, which render them liable to actions at law, and annoyance and disappointment to the users. We would point out to intending pur chasers that any person erecting Oval Wire Pences, other than the Patent Oval Sam son, renders himself liable for damages. The Patent Acts on this point are very explicit ; therefore, after this notice no excuse can be made. Wehave had instances brought under om notice where somepersonshave been so un principled as to mix the Spurious Oval Wire amongst the Patent Oval Samson in order to make a sale, and damage the the reputation of the genuine article. We have a great aversion to take legal proceedings in this matter, but shall be compelled to, in self-defence, unless these practices are at once stopped. The public, when purchasing, are there fore cautioned to see that each coil bears a tin tally thus ; PATENT OVAL SAMSON WIRE, IN OVAL ; And the Patentee’s Tally or Trade Mark : M B R IN PADLOCK. Manufactured by the Whitecross Wire Company, Warrington, England. By using the Patent Oval Fence Wire you get a better and cheaper fence than any other, and the best proofs are the imitations already referred to. JSS* A comprehensive circular as to its advantages, with numerous testimonials from well-known colonists, will be posted to any address on application. The state Forests of Victoria are fenced with the Patent Oval Samson Fence Wire; the one at Dookie is, without doubt, the best Wire Fence in Australia, and people come from great distances to see it. PRICES GREATLY REDUCED. ADDRESS M'Lean Bros. Sc Rigg 3 IMPORTERS, 69 ELIZABETH STREET, MELBOURNE. TRADE MARK I M B R IN PADLOCK. We undertake through our agents, to deliver the Patent Oval Samson Wire at any port in Australia or New Zealand, either direct from England or Melbourne. Inquiries by telegram promptly answered. REWARD.—Fencers throughout the Colonies who can give information as to the erection of Oval Wire Fences, other than the Patent Oval Samson Wire, will find it to their advantage to communicate with Messrs. M'Lean Brothers and Rigg, 69 Elizabeth street, Melbourne,
Public Notices. GRAIN. are prepared to PURCHASE GRAIN or to make ADVANCES ON GRAIN consigned to them for sale or ship ment. 0. PERCY COX, Agents for ROYSE, STEAD, & CO., 4930 Ashburton.
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ASHBURTON, SATURDAY, MARCH. 20, 1880.
s Insurance. Liverpool and London and GLOBE INSURANCE COM PANY. Capital ... ~? i £2,000,000, Reserve Purd ... £1,300,000. Grain Insured whilst Growing, in Stook or Stacked. Every other description of Insurance at rates as low as any other office. LOCAL AGENTS. J. Stanley Bruce ... Ashburton. A. R. Markham ... Chertsey 484 g ATORTH BRITISH AND MERCAN 1M TILE INSURANCE COMPANY. Established, a.d. 1809. ’ Capital £2,000,000 ' Losses already indemnified... £5,000,000 Reserve £1,156,000 Ashburton Agents— -3820 POYNTZ & CO. ; THE LONDON & LANCASHIRE FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Capital— Fully Subscribed, £1,500,000. JURE INSURANCES of all kinds taken at lowest rates, special attention being given to Stack, Farm Building, and other Agricultural Risks. • Applications by letter for insurance will be promptly attended to. The London and Lancashire being purely a Fire Company, the whole of its resources are available to meet Fire claims and this feature will at once commend itself to the public, for the resources of the Company can never be applied to the settlement of Life Claims or Marine Losses, but every penny of its Capital (the whole of which could be called up at any time), together with its reserves, are available for Losses by Fire, and offer a complete guarantee that all engagements will be fully carried out. Claims are met with promptitude and liberality. Agents for Ashburton— SAUNDERS BROS. 6 Building Materials. Ashburton steam saw mills SASH AND DOOR MANUFACTORY. G. PARKIN, Proprietor, BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR. Moore Street, Every description of Timber and Building Materials in Stock and supplied on most reasonable terms. Plans prepared and Estimates Given ou the shortest notice. 26 BRICKS. fjHE UNDERSIGNED having COM* PLETED ffieir KILN at Ashburton, are prepared to SUPPLY BRICKS, equal tc any made in the Colony, at any Station up or down. Samples to be seen at the Con pany'i Offices, Ashburton, Rakaia, and V inslow, W. MONTGOMERY & CO [Limited] 32 TOTARA ! TOTARA ! ! TOTARA ! ! I NOTICE. To members of County Councils, Road Boards, Contractors, and others. THE undersigned desires to notify that he is prepared to supply SAWN TOTARA (or Black Pine) for Bridges, Culverts Slabbing wells, or other purposes, of any dimensions, and in large or small quanti ties to suit customers. ALPHEUS HAYES, Timber Merchant, East street, Ashburton. N.B.—Building Timber, Firewood, Stakes, &c., now on sale at the yards, East street, near Railway station, at lowest current rates, or can be delivered at any station along the line direct from the mills. , , , , ~ Firewood by the truck-load at greatly educed prices. 967 a* —413 g Archery material. —Bows from ss. each. Arrow's from ss. doz. H M. JONES, Stationer, Baring Square.
Auctioneers and Commisssion Agents ALFRED HARRISON, AUCTIONEER, COMMISSION AGENT, ETC. J AND SALES, Sales of Stock, Mer chandise, Furniture and Effects, also Pigs, Fowls, and General Produce. WEEKLY SALE Every SATURDAY at 12 o’clock. SALE ATTENDED. ntries can b« made at ray office or at the Yards. Agent for the Transatlantic Fire Insurance Company. 5 IjIDMISTON BROS. & GUNDRY [i (late bullock AND CO.), ASHBURTON, General Merchants, Auctioneers, Stock, Station, Estate, and Commission Agents. Sales of Stock, Farm Implements, &c., mil be held at their Yards, Ashbur ton, and the Tinwald Yards, on alternate TUESDAYS. CASH ADVANCES Made on Stock, Produce, <fec., consigned fer Positive Sale. EDMISTON BROS. & GUNDRY. 19 FARMERS AND OTHERS. Messrs, acland, Campbell, & CO. are prepared to supply Farmers and others with Station Stores, Fencing Wire, Fencing Staples, Standards, &c,,at Lowest Rates, and of First-class quality. AGENTS FOR THE ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY. CAPITAL £2,000,000 NSURANCES EFFECTED AT LOWEST RATES. ACLAND, CAMPBELL & CO., 66 Auctioneers. JP R E D K . pAVI T T , E/st Street (Close to the Railway Station) Ashburton, Land and General Commission Agent. Orders taken for—Sydney Drays, Newcastle Coal, and Malvern (by the truck load), Build ing Materials of all kinds. Fencing Wire, Agricultural Implements, English and Ameri can, &c., &•' x Va SRS. POYNTZ & CO., AND, E STATE, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS. Rents and Debts Collected. Money advanced on Freehold Security. 7 WILLIAM ADAMS, Accountant and General Commission Agent. W. A. has started busines as above in the Cottage next Road Board Office, Ash burton. Tradesmens’ hooks kept, Accounts Rendered, Rents Collected, Letters Written, business or private, Contractors’ Partnership Accounts Adjusted. ■ Charges Moderate. WILLIAM ADAMS, Next Road Board Office, Bl2g Ashburton. W. R. BOYLE, Moore street, Ashburton, Accountant, land, estate, and GENERAL AGENT. Loans negotiated. Absentees represented. Agent for the Victorian Insurance Com pany. Certificated Accountant in Bank ruptcy. 458 g Millers, &c. _____ SAUNDERS BROS-, MILLERS, Grain Merchants, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS. Offices — EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Mills — GREAT SOUTH ROAD. AGENTS FOR THE LONDON AND LANCASHIRE FIRE INSURANCE CO] And THE WALLSEND OOLLLIERY. GRAIN STORED on account of farmers at lowest rates, and received for consignment by rail. 11% /TOFFAT begs to inform the t IVi inhabitants of Ashburton ••undigy. districts that his " flour mill AT WAKANUI Id AS COMMENCED WORK, And hopes, by strict attention to busi ness, and turning out a First-class article, to merit a share of public support. Special attention paid to Gristing, and Farmers from a distance can have their Grist ground by return 81
Hotels. i BUTLER’S FAMILY HOTEL, ASHBURTON. J. F. BUTLER (Late of Araluira, West Coast) . to inform his friends and the public generally that he has opened the above large and commodious hotel, -which is situated at the CORNER OF CASS AND HAYELOCK ( STREETS, [ And is convenient to the Railway Station. Excellent accommodation for travellers, families, and boarders. All wines and spirits of '. he best brands. One of Alcock’s best billiard tables. 965a-4170 JOHN TISOH begs to inform bis friends and the public that he has TAKEN THE ALFORD FOREST HOTEL, Alford Forest. First-class accommodation at moderate charges. Wines, ales, and spirits of best quality. Good stabling and paddocks. Horses and buggies on hire. A con veyance meets the 11.35 a.m. train at Methven Station, returning at once to Al ford Forest. 598 g THE WHEATSHEAF HOTEL, ' Wheatstone. Q H. WILLCOCKS, the Proprietor of ibe above fine Hotel can now offer Acorn modation which cannot be surpassed in any house in Canterbury, and wishes to inform his friend? and the public generally that everything in his power will be done to make his patrons comfortable. The rooms are splendidly furnished and well ventilated. First-class Stabling and Paddocks in connection with the Hotel. Wines and Spirits of the Best Brands. G. H. WILLCOCKS, Proprietor, 138 Wheatsheaf Hotel. Boarding Houses. CENTRAL TEMPERANCE HOTEL, Baring Square (Near Town Hall). RE-OPENING of the above commo dious and cerind'y situated Pri vate and Commercial Hotel. T. BROAD BELT, PROPRIETOR, Is prepared to give Superior Accommoda tion to Boarders and the Travelling Public on REASONABLE TERMS. Weekly and Lodging ... £1 Weekly Bh»ard ... ... ... 14s. MEALS AT ALL HOCKS. Dinner on Saturday from 11.30. Beds (single), Is. 6d. Private P.oom for Ladies. 153—624 a Publications. NEW ZEALAND WESLEYAN Published Monthly. JUST ARRIVED, the “ New Zealand Wesleyan” for March. Price 6d Sold at the Herald and Guardian Office, East Street, WEEKS AND DIXON, Agents. AGRICULTURAL PAPERS. PJIHE PUBLISHERS have much pleasure in intimating to the Farmers of the Couuty of Ashburton, that they have issued a reprint in pamphlet form " r \ of a selection of AGRICULTURAL PAPERS lead before the Lincoln Farmers’ Club, ompiled by J. Stanley Bruce, Esq., ’rice One Shilling. Orders for the above pamphlet, ac ompanied by thirteen stamps, should bo ddresssed> W3Pfflß & DIXON,' : 1 Publishers, East Street. ALMANAC for ISSO, printed on a neat card, with Ashburton Direc tory, Postal and Railway Guide, can be obtained gratuitiously at the* •*“ Guardian Office. FORMS PRINTED —“To Let” and “ For Sale ’’—can be obtained at the Herald Office.
NOTICE TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. WHEN you want any Copper, Zinc, Iron, or Tinware made or re paired, it will be to your interest to con sult JOSEPH HYDE, Moore street, Ashburton, And he will cure all complaints cheaply. 4G9a T. CHAMBERS, jgOOT AND SHOEMAKER, East Street, Ashburton. Boots and Shoes of all kinds Sewn or Pegged. Repairs Attended To. 48 TINWALD STORE. JAMES ESCOTT, GENERAL STOREKEEPER, IRONMONGER, DRAPER, Ac., &c., &c. 3900 EINE Cream-Laid ENYELOPES, No. 6 ; extra secure shape, ONLY 9s. 6d. per 1000; Soo, 55.; 250, 35., NETT CASH. ALSO, — BANK NOTE AND LETTER PAPER WEEKS & DIXON, DIRECT IMPORTERS, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL STATIONERS, ASHBURTON “ HERALD ” OFFICE! T. A. GATES, ABINET MAKER, PICTURE FRAME MAKER, AND UNDERTAKER, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, ASHBURTON. 4 JUST ARRIYED. PAPER BAGS, PAPER BAGS. r( ONFECTIONEP S, Fruiterers, I Grocers, Drapers, Seedsmen, &c., can be supplied with Paper Bags, all sizes, and Printed or Plain. WEEKS AND DIXON, General Printers, East rtreet North. SCHOOL Requisites and Artist M ite rials. H. M. JONES, Statio ier, Bari Sauare. ,73/ NY ELOPES, NOTEPAPER, EN YELOPES, NOTEPAPER.— The cheapest ever offered in Ashburton, at the Herald Office, Wholesale Stationery• Depot, Saunders’ Buildings.
MARBLE CHIMNEY PIECES— ALL PATTERNS AND DESIGNS. WASHING, WRINGING, MANGLING MACH) NES— ALL SIZES IN STOCK. BusinesatJgotices. IRONMONGER ONMONGERY CHEAPEST HOUSE J^JSHRISTCHURCH. F. CEO S.^S. & C 0., WHOLESALE" AND RETAIL IRONM 0 :: N GERS, Corner of Colombo and Hereford Streets, opposite Bank op New Zealand, CHRISTCHURCH, BEG to call the attention of their Customersgfend the public generally to their varied and well-assMagy stock of every description of BUILDERS’ AND GENEQjJjffIfRONMONGERY, BRUSHWARE, &c., &c. ; a large stock of Oils, Paints, Paperhangings, now landing, ex Elmiranda. from New York Three-Pronged Hay Forks, all lengths ; Two and Three-Bow Bfey Rakcs ; American Scythe Snathes, Lawn Mowers, and'every description of Yankee Notions. ‘ FLY TRAPS ! FLY TRAPS ! FLY TRAPS ! RANGES. RANGES. 'RANGES. CHEAPER THAN EVER. . \j Stocks of Scotch and Leamington Ranges in _ the Colonies, and are now offering them at considerably reduced prices, and would call the attention of Architects, Builders, and the public generally to an inspection. RANGES—Watson and Gorfs “ Etna,” with cast-iron oven and boiler, 3ft wide—£s. Ditto as above, with oven and side boiler, and bright bands and mould, 3ft. 3in. wide — L 7 10s. Leamington Ranges, all sizes, from 2ft. 9in. to 6ft,, and all prices from £4 each*- REGISTER GRATES —Fin® cast front with brick back—7d. per inch. Ground front "-and , brick back —lOd, ner inch. Wright’s Patent Bivalve,, with steel and ormolu oead, all sizes and patterns, from 60s. each. FURNISHING DEPARTMENT. Being overstocked in this Department we are determined to sell at a little over cost, and give our Customers the benefit of the in creased tariff, also to make room for shipments now landing, and to arrive, we invite recent arrivals and others to an inspection. We have also now landing ex Hurunui—OlL CLOTHS, all Widths ; CARPETS of every description ; HEARTH RUGS ; Hessians, striped for Cabinet makers ; Scrim, &c., &c. Also, to arrive per Hereford, Pleiades, and other vessels--White Lead, Oils, Varnishes, and Colors of every description. § M Q & <72 All Goods delivered Free within One Mile ’of Post Office. Country orders carefully packed, and every' attention given. 452 g FURNISHING GOODS OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS. CARPENTERS’ TOOLS AT REDUCED
B CULLEN, GENERAL CARRIER and FORWARDING AGENT, Burnett street, Ashburton. Trains at tended daily, and all orders promptly at tended to. 4COg FRANCIS PHILIP O’REILLY, Barrister, Solicitor, & Conveyancer, TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON, Next Messrs. Orr and Co.’s. 3G2g WM. ANDERSON, SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER, Ashburton, HAS always in STOCK a complete assortment of every description of Saddlery, Harness, Whips, Saddlers’ Iron mongery, &c., imported direct from Eng land. Goods to order manufactured on the premises of the best Materials, and at the lowest rates. 11 HBURTON s TORE. The Oldest Established Business in the County of Ashburton. D. WILLIAMSON AND CO., DRAPERS, GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, TEA, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS. The Best House in Town for i MEN’S, BOYS’, AND YOUTHS’ READY-MADE CLOTHING. CELEBRATED BOOT AND SHOE DEPOT. ■ 14 MEDICAL HALL, Established 1874. J. M. c 7 ~ MBEII>(3B ■ DRUGGIST, FAMILY AND DISPENSING CHEMIST, Has always in Stock— SPONGES—Honeycomb and Turkey Toilet TRUSSES—Common Circular, Cole’s, Sal mon and Ody’s, Mocmain, &c. ELASTIC STOCKINGS—Knee Caps, Wristlets, and Anklets j Abdominal Belts in Silk and Thread. FEEDING BOTTLES—Mather’s, Maw’s, Dean’s, Stocker’s, Ayrton and Saun ders’, O’Connell’s. INFANTS’ FOODS—“Liebig’s, Hard’s, Neave’s, Ridge’s, Nestle’s. COD LIVER OILS—De T ongh’s, Lang ton s. Holler’s, Foxe’s, Southall Bros. PERFUMERY —Piesse and Lubin’s, Rim _i moP.-' Gosnell’s, Briedenbach’s, Low’s, ■ L The C.own Perfumery Company’s HORSE AND CATTLE MEDICINES. HOMOEOPATH TC MEDICINES—Death and Ross’s, Turner's, and •i^rtin’s. TEETH CAREFULLY EXTRACTED. 2 BROWN PAPER, strong, and large sheets, at s£d. per lb. WEEKS AND DIXON, Stationers, East street North (near the Railwry Station), Ash burton. . C CHRISTMAS Number Young Ladies’ ij Journal, London Journal, Family .Herald, 'Family Reader, Boys’ Standard, &c. Just arrived. H. M. Jones, Sta tioner, Baring Square. OFFICE Sand Pocket Diaries for 1880 H, *M. Jones, Stationer, Baring Square.
Business Notices. J. R. CHA PM A , J>AINTER, PAPER HANGER & SIGNWRITER, Importer of Paperhangings, White Lead, Glass, &c. The trade supplied at lowert Wholesale Prices. 17 Auctioneers, &c. J. E. BUCHANAN AND CO., AUCTIONEERS, LAND AND ESTATE AGENTS, ASHBURTON. PROPERTIES. THE following, amongst other PRO PERTIES, are placed in the Auction eer’s hands for LEASE and SALE;— ) ASHBURTON— A splendid paddock of 5 acres near Township. Six acres close to N. E. Belt. Sections near Gas Works. House and garden, Burnett St. Capital 4-Roomed House, Peter St. ASHBURTON FORKS— -190 acres with splendid Creek. 200 acres in crop, fenced and sub divided. Good house and out buildings. WAKANUI— -100 acres near Moffatt’s Mill. 150 acres in crop. SEAFIELD — 400 acres fenced and subdivided. 196 acres fenced and subdivided. DROMORE -400 acres fenced and subdivided. Good Stable and Cottage. CHERTSEY— A few Township c 150 acres near Railway. t J. E. BUCHANAN & Co., 415 g Auctioneers. Public Notices. EW ZEALAND TRUST AND LOAN COMPANY (LIMITED). CAPITAL £1,000,000. SUMS OF £BOO t ° £20,000 EADY TO BE ADVANCED UPON FREEHOLD SECURITIES. Information can be obtained upon appli ,tion to J. C. M‘DOWALL, Manager, t ßg Hereford street, Christchurch. TO FARMERS. THE UNDERSIGNED are CASH PURCHASERS of WHEAT, OATS, and BARLEY, and are prepared to SHIP WHEAT to the English markets on farmers’ account at the lowest possible cost. P. CUNNINGHAM & CO., sGlo Ashburton add Christchurch. To Let. TO LET BY TENDER, rii 10 LET, for a term of 5 y, the best DAIRY FARML . ty. It is at being :hin one mile of the Station of the Xiin n and Akaroa Junction Railway, I and itains 230 acres, sixty of which are in p, and the rest laid down in grass. The Sidings consist- of a four-roomed house, ■ee-stall stable, chaff house, piggeries, Further particulars can be obtained on dication at H. Moffattte store, Man jster street, Christchurch, or at the ikanui Mill, Ashburton, fenders to be sent, addressed “H. iffatt, ■ Ashburton,” not later than ,ich 20th, 1880. Possession will be given on March 25th, >O. 5760
Business Notices. JUST ARRIVED, CHOICE ASSORTMENT OF OFFICE AND HOUSEHOLD STATIONERY PAPER BAGS, ACCOUNT BOOKS, DIARIES, &c. To Meet the Requirements of the County of Ashburton, WEEKS & DIXON Are now Importing, direct from the makers, Every description of Commercial, Law, and General Stationery, which they are in a position to supply, wholesale or retail, at prices that will compare favorably with any house in the Colony. The Goods now being opened up include a Choice Assortment of Plain and Fancy Note Papers and Envelopes, and some very superior kinds. 10 2 OASES STATIONERY BALES PAPER 10 2 Commercial and Law Stationery Notepapers in great variety Envelopes of the newest styles Inkstands and Bottles Pens and Penholders Pencils and Pencil Cases Account and Pocket Books, Etc. Biscuit Bags Flour Bags Milliners’ Bags. Wholesale and Retail. LIBERAL DISCOUNT FOR CASH. BOOKS (SCRAP, ALBUMS, &c.,^J&o.) We have a small lot of the above, and being desirous of clearing out these articles, we shall be glad to dispose of them at VERY LOW RATES, so as to make room for incoming consigments of General Stationery. WEEKS AND DIXON? Saunders’ Buildings, EAST ASHBURTON.
Business Notices. CENTRAL SHOEING FORGE, Tancred street, Railway crossing, (Opposite Orr and Co.’s.) ROBB and BURNS, Agricultural Im plement Makers, General Black smiths, Wheelwrights, Machinists, &c., beg to announce to the public of Ashbur ton that they have commenced business as above, and hope to merit a share of public support. HORSE SHOEING GUARANTEED TO SATISFACTION. 5600 GREENSTREET FORGE, Ashburton Forks. WILLIAM REYELL, Blacksmith, Wheelright, and Agricultural Machinist, HAYING considerably extended his Business Premises, can guarantee all work entrusted to him to be executed in a thoroughly competent manner, and with despatch. 359 g QHARLES REID, ASHBURTON SHOEING FORGE, Comer of East and Dodson streets. A large and varied experience in the manufacture and repair of Agricultural Implements and Machinery, warrants C. R. in guaranteeing sound and satis factory material and workmanship. Horses safely and scientifically shod on the spot. 252 TO FARMERS, LIVERY STABLE KEEPERS, SPORTING MEN, AND OTHERS OWNING HORSES. GEORGE KIDD, Moore Street, BEGS to announce the fact that the PRICE for SHOEING hacks and light draught HORSES is now REDUCED to 7s. per set, and that all horses of this description will be specially attended to by himself. Horses liable to cut are shod on a prin ciple of George Kidd's own invention, which has proved an effectual cure for brushing. All kinds of blacksmith’s work, and repairs to agricultural machinery of any description done on the shortest notice. GEORGE KIDD, 75c-526a Moore street, Ashburton. JOHN N D E R S O N, CANTERBURY FOUNDRY, CHRISTCHURCH, Sole Agent for the M‘SHERRY GRAIN DRILLS, Will have on sale for next season a full assortment of these machines, varying from 10 to 17 hoes. Hoes, spring and peg, six to seven inches apart. Reapers and Binders by M‘Cormick and Wood. Wire and extras for same. All kinds of plough fittings, shares, &c., kept on hand or cast at short notice. Fencing standards and wire, millstones, grindstones, flour dressing silk, leather and indiarubber belting and hose, reaper sections, machine oils, field gates, horse shoes and nails, rivets, bolts, nuts, plate and bar iron, steel, and every requisite for smiths’ work, all kinds of engine and boiler mountings, boiler and gas tubes, &c., &c. Machinery of every description made on the most modern principles and design. Estimates and drawings furnished on application. Indents tj Great Britain or America executed on favourable terms. Sole agent for Aveling and Porter, Rochester, England. 6 and 8-h.p. Trac tion Engines by them on sale. Sole agent for John Wallace and Co., of London and Dundee, manufactures of Rolled Joists, &c. Sizes, prices, and cata logues on application. 312 Conveyances. THE LONGBEAOH COACH I aEORGE WILLCOOKS respectfully acknowledges the liberal support which he has received during the short time his Coach has been running, and soiicits a continuance of the same. The fares by Willcocks’ coach ar* exactly 3d. per mile ordinary fares, and lid. per mile for Saturday return. They are as under— Longbeach to Ashburton, ordinary 55., return Bs. ! Waterton to Ashburton, 3s. 6d. ordi nary, 6s. return. Ashton to Ashburton, 3s. ordinary, 6b. return. Wheatstone to Ashburton, 2s. 6d. ordinary, 4s. return, SINGLE FARE RETURN ON SATURDAYS. The coach leaves the Booking Office, Quill’s Commercial Hotel, each day at 3.15 ; Post Office, 3.30. 292® ECOdKSON, Wills Street, runs the , MAIL COACH from Ashburton Railway Station to Green Street, Alford Forest, and Mount Somers, every Tuesday and Friday, returning Wednesday and Saturday at 3 p.m. METHYEN TO ALFORD FOREST. JOHN TISCH begs to inform the pub lic that his COACH LEAVES AT,. FORD FOREST DALLY at 9 a.m. for the Methven Railway Station, to meet the 11.25 a.m. train from Christchurch and Rakaia, and returns to Alford Forest at twelve o’clock. Parcels and orders punctually attended to. All unstamped letters taken along the road to be charged at parcel rates. JOHN TISCH, 597 g Alford Forest. CHINIQUY’S LECTURES.—Just Ar rived, New Edition U. M. Jow.es, Baring Square. |
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STEAMERS LEAVE LYTTELTON AS UNDER. For Wellington —Hawea, This Day, Saturday, March 20. Passengers by 7.20 p. m train. To be followed by Waitaki, Tuesday, March 23. For" Napier, Gisborne. Tauranga and Auckland Hawea, This Day, Saturday March 20. Passengers by 7.20 p.m. train. To be followed by Rotorua, Friday, March 2G. , ; For Port Chalmers —Penguin, This Day, Saturday March 20. Passengers by 2.40 p.m. train. For Melbourne, via Bluff and Hobart Town— Tararua, Tuesday, March* 23. Passengers by 2‘40 train. To be followed by Te Anau, Tuesday, March 30. For Sydney Rotorua, on Friday, March 26. For Picton, Nelson, Taranaki, and Manukau —Waitaki, Tuesday, March 23.
COMMERCIAL.
CHRISTCHURCH CORN EXCHANGE Friday, March 10. The following is the Christchurch Corn Exchange report for the week ending to day : No alteration in values has taken place during the week and the grain trade still con tinues in a very torpid state. Recent ad vices from England give the quotations of New Zealand wheat at 525. to 535. per quarter. The Continental and British yields are unprecedentedly low, but on the other hand immensely large stocks are held in America by speculators. The break-up of this ring is anticipated, which will lead to large arrivals from America. The market however appears to be steady. Wheat—Sales are being effected for good round milling quality, at 4s. per bushel, delivered in Christchurch. For exceptionally good quality, particular samples fit for seed, Id. to l-|d. per bushel over this quotation has been ob tvined. Chick wheat is not commanding the same as in preceeding weeks ; the quality, moreover, varies so much that from 2s. Cd. to 3s. 3d. may “be quoted as the value. Barley—Maintains its price. First class malting quality is by .no means plentisul, while second rate to inferior is in great abundance. For the first men tioned. as high as 4s. 2d. per bushel has been paid. Fair average quality will com mand 3s. Bd. to 3s. 9d. per bushel, while feed parcels range from 2s. 4d. to 2s. 9d. per bushel. Oats--No change is taking place in the value of this cereal, and the state of the market is precisely what it was three weeks ago. The extremely low prices ruling have stopped a large influx. Merchants are not eager to buy, while sellers are in the same mind as to selling. Quotations remain at Is. 4d. to Is. 6d. per bushel. Rye grass is still difficult to sell, and prices are nominal. Potatoes —There is a slightly better feeling in this tuber. Prices, however, are still low, with no immediate prospect of an advance. Sales are taking place at 30s. to 355. per ton, at country stations within 7 to 8 miles of Christchurch. Cheese and Butter—The former is coming to hand freely, and prices are hardly so good. This weeks quotations are 4|d. to sd. per lb. ; butter, 6-|-d. to 7d. per lb. [by telegraph.] Dunedin, March 19. Prime fat beef, 225. per lOOlbs. ; mut ton, l|d. ; wheat, 4s. to 4s. 6d. ; fowl’s wheat, 3s. to 3s. 3d. ; oats, Is. 4d. to Is. Bd. ; barley, 4s. to 4s. Gd. ; feed, 2s. 6d. to 3s. ; potatoes, L 3 to L 3 ss. ; old hay, L 4 ; new oaten hay, L 3 ss. ; chaff, L 3 10s. ; straw. L2 ; bran, L 4 ; pollard, L 5 ; Flour, large sacks, Lll to Lll 10s,; oat meal, LlO 10s. ; pearl barley, L 22 ; onions, 7s. ; new cheese, sd. to 6d ; bacon, rolled, lOd. ; hams, Is. Id. ; sides bacon, lid ; hams and bacon scarce.
MAIL NOTICES.
Mails closes at the Chief Post Offices for the following places (subject to the necessary alterations) as under : Saturday, March 20. For Otago, per Penguin. For Northern ports, per Hawea. Tuesday, Marclf-23; For Otago and Australian Colonies, per- Tararua, at 1.50 p.m. The next mail for the United Kingdom, via San Francisco, will be closed at Christ church on March * 27th, and will be due in London on May 11th. The next mail for the United Kingdqm via Brindisi, will be closed at Christ church on April 6th, and will be due in London on May 27th. SYDNEY J. DICK, Chief Postmaster.
BIRTH.
Denshire. —On March 18th, at Thetford Farm, Seafield, the wife of William B. Denshire, Esq., of a daughter. 202 c
The Ashburton Guardian. COUNTY AGRICULTURAL & SPORTING RECORDER SATURDAY, MARCH 20, 1880.
The Philosophical Institute possesses a remarkably good president in Mr. Dobson, C.B. His address to his hearers at Christ church on the evening of the 18th inst., occupied some hours in delivery, and five and a quarter columns in the local “Times.” The subjects dilated on were various, and showed how versatile a genius the institute possessed in their chairman. All sorts of topics were touched upon, some of which the speaker was evidently well up in, and on others he showed that he only spoke from theory, and without that practical know ledge necessary to give an “ ex cathedra” opinion, as the President of so important and scientific a body as he addressed the other evening. His address was of so wide spread and voluminous a character that it is difficult to decide upon which subject to tackle him, for he commences with criticisims on the construction of railways, then suddenly floats into irriga tion, from that he goes into geodetic surveys, altitudes, barometic levels, road making, river conservation, sewerage,' street-tramways, Greek and Latin, Ulysses, Corfu, and gas-lighting, till onp gets bewildered at the amount of know ledge possessed by one single brain, for like Goldsmith’s schoolmaster, we are lost in awe and admiration. “ For still the wonder grew That one small head could carry all he knew.” The address is; .however, to be admired for the fearlessness with which he attacks all public works which have been carried out in a slovenly or unscientific manner, and Mr. Dobson, from his professional acquirements and extensive local know ledge, is perhaps one of the best authori ties in the colony on subjects connected with civil engineering in all its branches. He very properly condemns the alteration of the gauge of the railways in Canter bury, on the ground that the extra cost of maintenance more than absorbs the interest on the cost of construction of the wider and better line, and debars us from ever having the privilege of a high rate of speed. He is very severe on the system of road making as adopted by Road Boards in Canterbury. In another column we quote his remarks in full upon this subject, and we must say that to some extent they are deserved. _ There are roads in this county upon which the pub lic funds have been spent which are now far worse, as roads, than they were in the state Nature left them. The design of them was bad, the execution of the work execrable, the main object in view seem ing to be a desire on the part of the various Road Boards to spend their money in utterly useless works. There have been exceptions, and in some districts there are good roads to show for the money spent, but we cannot for one moment admit that the gravel banks and scoured-out ditches about some of the road districts deserve the name of raads. They are as Mr. Dobson says, “shunned by horsemen.” But we cannot endorse all his opinions on the matter of road making, he disapproves of the use of the plough and scoop to form a road, and says that it would be better to put the shingle on original surface ; there we must disagree j with him. The best roads we have are those which have been formed the width of the road, and coated with shin AB in the centre. There is then a good mer track, easy to travel, on each side om the road, and the centre shingled road foA winter use, and a good water table on each side ; whereas Mr. Dobson’s proposed road would have no proper slope for drainage, and the sides would very soon be come ruts. His argument applies to the abortions of roads which are made in some places, only half a chain wide, and with so high a crown in the centre that no teamster ever dares to trevel on them, and many miles of this sort are now solely used for the development of thistles of abnor mal growth, bidding defiance to the ap proach of man or beast, but wherever roads have been made the full width and have had a fair share of traffic on them,
there will be found good roads, easily kept in repair, and well dramed. Another advantage possessed by them is the impossibility nuisance arising from the spread of gtfee on the sides of roads so noticeable on the narrow formations. Altogether, Mr. Dobson’s contribution to the Institute was a most interesting one, and well worthy of reading and digesting.
Erratum. —In our last issue the report oJfe^ve 1 Mount Hutt Read Board hieeting bPJgm heading “ Mijunt Somers Road,’’ |«H||feographical inadvertence. HHBMBRshbusAon Riding. —An ad- MMBIWpfc of the County Council in ™ot|Pfralumn is of special interest, to tho'ratepayers residing between the 'branches of the Ashburton river, who hakjg to pay the special rate recently levpd by the County Council. Au ctio n aa r s Edmiston Bros, and Gundry (p'er Mr. Bullock)' held a sale at Auchindrane, Hinds, on, Thursday. The land was submitted, bu,t the biddings only reached to L 3 ss. per acre, and at that price the land was Withdrawn, and the proprietor, Mr. Gibson, bought in the bulk of the stock and implements. C.Y.C.—Lieutenant J. S. Bruce has received res mental orders from head quarters to the effect that the Ashburton and Temuka contingents will be embarked at Ashburton, with their horses, at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, the 24th inst., for the Easter Review. Also the gratifying order that Trooper Scott has been promoted to the rank of sergeant, an honor Ire richly deserves. Traction Engine. —About 7 o’clock on Thursday, Mr. Henry Moffat's traction engine, with treshing machine and all ap purtenances, travelled through the town ship, on their way to the Hinds. The en gine came along the Wakanui road down East street, and was the subject of no little curiosity. It made just sufficient noise to attract attention, but it worked very smoothly, and travelled along the road at a moderate speed. An Old Hand. — At the R.M. Court yes terday, Mr; Guinness had to administer fatherly advice and judicial correction to John Cunningham, who long ago made his first bow of submission to the law of the land for having been drunk and dis orderly. On this occasion John told the old, old story of having come to town on business, and in the intervals between business devoted too much attention to beer—the disproportionate attention being too much for his head and his feet. Leniency, his Worship said, was lost on John, and bacchanalian was sent to Lyttel ton gaol for a three months’ penance. The Methven Line. —As an indica tion of the future of the Rakaia and Alford Forest Railway, we may state that ;$t ;the present time every station is blocked up with grain, stacked under tarpaulins, and it is estimated that at the rate grain is being delivered at present, at least 40 trucks per day will be necessary for a couple of months yet to compete with the delivery. As no station buildings or goods sheds are as yet erected, the farmers are compelled to adopt the very disagreeable alternative of leaving their sacks to the flimsy protection of a tar paulin ; and the railway authorities do not seem to be able to afford more than about a dozen trucks per day. Meantime a heavy S. W. gale would certainly play havoc with the wheat already awaiting shipment.
Fire. —A destructive fire occurred last Thursday at Mr. R. Lancaster’s slaughter yards, situated on the north bank of the Ashburton river, about a mile below the township. The property consisted of a stock-yard and sheep-pens, together with a building and store which contained a very compact little boiling down plant. The whole of this was destroyed, together with seven sheep, a valuable sheep-dog, which Mr. Lancaster considered of more value than any man on his staff, and about two tons of tallow ready for ship ment. The property was insured for Ll5O, and the proprietor estimates his loss at L2OO over and above this. The origin of the fire is at present a mystery. Mr. Thomas Brankin, the nearest resi dent, found the place on fire on his arrival home, but it had too great a hold then for him to do any good. Mourning —On Thursday last inquiries were made as to the meaning of a “ blue ribbon ” that had suddenly been traced all round the Somerset Hotel. The “ ribbon ” is a blue band of several inches deep, painted on the walls midway be tween the windows and the verandah roof, and is the sailor’s sign of mourning. When the owner, captain, or other popular offi cer of a ship dies, it is customary to paint their grief line along the vessel’s side from stem to stern, and the ribbon is looked i Upon by the “ sons of the waves ” as the deepest tribute they can pay to the de ceased’s memory. Mr. R. S. Shearman, ak most of his friends know, was a sea faring man before he took to the profes sion he is now following, and he adopts the mode referred to of paying a tribute to the memory of his deceased mother, who no doubt spent many a night of of anxiety for the safety of her “ boy in blue,” when the winds their revels kept. Me. Westbrooke’s Tether Rope.— Two men named Phillip Crumb and John Miles, who, on the IGth, indulged in a joke at the expense of the Rev. Mr. Westbrooke, the outcome of an over indulgence in beer, were charged yesterday at the R.M. Court with the theft of the rope, which they had cut from the rev. gentleman’s horse's neck while it was tethered to his fence. The case was proven at the “mouth of two or three witnesses ” —men of standing and of good report—who appealed along with Mr. Westbrooke, for the Court’s leniency in prisoners’ favor. His Worship, after reading the men a lecture on the evils of drink, told them he would allow the appeal for leniency to weigh with him, and as they were not of the criminal class he would discharge them rather than send them to prison to associate with felons, but he expressed a hope that this escape from being imprisoned would be a lesson to them to guard in future against drunkenness. Templar Hall Company. The ad journed annual meeting of the share holders of this company was held on Thursday evening last in the Temlar Hall. There wsVs a very good attendance of shareholders. Mr. G. H. fSt. Hill was voted to the chair. After reading the notice calling the meeting, and the minutes of the last meeting, the Chair man said the first business would be to adopt the balance-sheet. The balance sheet for the year ending 1879, was then read and unanimously adopted. The fol lowing wore o elected directors for the ensuing year ;—Messrs. Jatties Gudsell, sG. W, Andrews, G. H. St. Hill, Thomas Bcott, J. Mac Lean Dunn, B. 0. Smith, and Thomas Smith. Messrs. Boyle and Weeks were appointed auditors for the. Aunpany. Mr. Sando moved, and Mr. seconded —“That it be a recom- HHw.ion to the newly elected directors SHfw Joiirage as much as possible those I tenants of the Hall who are likely to become permanent.” This was carried. The Chairman said the next business was to get the opinion of the shareholders present, on a certain matter, which the late 'chairman of the company (Mr. Sando) had not as yet explained satis factorily—viz., certain sums due to the company on' arrears of shares. After a very anirriSited debate, which lasted a con siderable time, it was resolved that the matter be referred to the new directors, to be decided upon at their next meeting, and for them to take immediate action in the matter. The meeting then adjourned sine die.
Induction of "Rev B. J./Westbrook. —The induction services in connection with the Rev. B. J. WesßWgok’s assump tion of the charge of the Presbyterian congregation at Rakaia, took place last Thursday at 11 o’clock in theßakaiaTown Hall, which was very well attended. The Rev. Mr. Beattie, who has acting as moderator of the Rakaia session,.preached and conducted the induction ceiemony, while the Rev. Mr. Eimslhj. addressed the pastor, and the Rev. Mr. Blake the con- : •-'rogation. The induction was celebrated by a soiree in the evening in the same building, at which 200 people sat down to well prepared tea tables, loaded with tempting things, and attended .by the ladies of j the congregation, amongst whom we observed'Mesdames Bruce, Wilkinson, Sharp, M'Phail, and Clark, andMkses Bruce, Malcolm, Shannon, and MHbJI. Tea over, the usual meeting mfflwed, which was presided over by the nBPpMn- { ducted Pastor, whom the introduced in a felicitous speec) , ’f* n ' v ' ft ichj he augured, from the unanimlt^^- 0 * the settlement, a successful future riSf*'both pastor and charge. He spoke very highly of Mi\ Westbrooke, whoso relations with himself had been of the most brotherly character. The meeting wasi then addressed by the Rev. Mr. 'West brooke himself, and also by Rev. Mr. Blake. During the evening the proceed ings were enlivened by selections of sacred music, very well rendered by the Ashburton choir, under Mr. Savage, with Mr. Stott at the harmonium, and by a piano duet played Ary tastefully by Misses Carson and Bruce, aHtjwthe sacred solo “ Consider the by Mr. Carson, and usual votes of meeting, which was attended by a large number of people ’ from the sur- ] rounding district and from Ashburton. Blackguardism. —For a considerable time complaints have been rife of drunken men, in their search for a notorious house in the outskirts of the township, mistak ing the residences of respectable towns people for the stew they wore in search of, and making disturbances when refused admission. A case of this character was heard in Court yesterday, when two men named James Patterson and William Henry were charged with disturbing the peace of a dwelling by being illegally*--on the premises of Mr. William Barrett. It came out in evidence that while hunting for a certain house called the “ lean-to,” they made a mis take, and wanted admission to Mr. Barrett’s house, under the impression that they had found the pfatep-Rlay wanted. It was late at night on St. Patr rick’s Day, and Mr. Barrett’s family had retired to rest. The disturbance caused by the row the men made had the effect of making Mrs. Barrett seriously ill, and the creators of the disturbance ivere after wards taken to the lock-up by Mr. Barrett and his neighbor, Mr. Henry Stephenson, who kindly came to his aid on hearing Mrs. Barrett’s screams. His Worship found Patterson guilty of being illegally on the premises, and sentenced him to three months’ imprisonment, letting off Henry, ivho had not been 1 proved to have been on the ground. The Magis trate said it could not be tolerited that drunken ruffians should be allowed to visit private houses in the dead of night, frightening females and causing a feeling of insecurity. The severity of the sentence will probably act as a warning against blackguardism of this kind in the,future. Beware. —Smokers may be interested to learn (a German correspondent writes) ' that the German Federal Council has resolved to permit the use of cherry leaves in the fabrication of tobacco. , The Homeless Poor. —The idea has been conceived of establishing public , warming rooms in the different quarters of Paris, where poor homeless folk trill be admitted and given a bowl of soup without any preliminary questioning. Two or three are already open. The Glasgow Bank Relief Fund.— The Mayor of Christchurch has received the report of the Central Relief Committee of the Glasgow Bank, which shows the total amount reported up to December 31st to be L 380,428, and the amount re ceived by the general treasurer, L 262,230.
The Dunedin Murdeh.—The remains of the murdered Dewar family were in terred in the southern cemetery on Thurs day. The procession was a large one. The inquest on the bodies was resumed the same day, and further adjourned. Several witnesses were examined, but nothing new was elicited connecting the prisoner Butler with the matter, !v .0 Peter’s Pence. —The “Italic” gives an account of Peter’s pence collections during this year. iecordiug to this state ment, France contributed 1,100,000 f. ; America, 900,000 f. ; Great Britain and Ireland, 750,000 f. ; Austria- Hungry, 700,000 f.; Italy, 600,000 f. ; Belgium, 300,000 f. ; Germany, 150,000 f. ; Holland, 60,000 f. ; and Switzerland, 30,000 f. Fever at Cawnpore.—A correspon dent from Cawnpore, writing to the “Indian Railway Service Gazette,” says the number of deaths in that station from fever have been averaging 'l5O per day. Demand for wood to supply the burning ghats has been so great that the' sipinning mills have been compelled to use coal, which is generally much dearer than wood or fuel. An Eccentric Female.—An old lady died recently in Brighton, Englahd. who though possessed of a comfortable’incbme, has lived for years in the most i: pinched and squalid way in a single room in the lowest part of the town. She used to go out every day with a basket of bread crumbs to feed the birds, but allowed her self no fire, and only food enough to keep herself alive. Earth Cables.—One of the advan tages of subterranean telegraph lines has been brought out by the recent snow storms on the Continent. In France the aerial lines round Paris broke down, and communication between the capital and provinces was seriously impeded ; but in Germany no inconvenience was felt, thanks to her admirable of earth cables.
Interim Report by the Native Com mission.—The “ Evening Post ” of Wed nesday says—We understand that Sir W. Fox and Sir F. Dillon Bell, two members of the Royal Commission on Native Affairs, have presented an ad interim report to His Excellency the Governor. The nature of this important document has not yet transpired, but it ;i is u’umored that it deals with certain matters -brought before the Commissioners, in regard to which they found no difficulty ip arriving at a prompt decision. We believe that the Commissioners state their ppinions in respect to these matters, aijd,, suggest that great benefit plight arise from giving immediate effect,to the various recommendations made' by them which would produce a markedly favorable impression on the Native mind, and have a lai’ge amount of influence for showing as it would the desire of and of Europeans gene rally to deal out swift and even-handed justice to both races alike. So far as we have been able to gather, it is thought that if instant action be taken in the direction suggested it would be likely to induce a strong reaction against the in fluence of Te Whiti, which might be very desirable just at the- present time, when the prophet’s great meeting at Pari haka is taking place. By practical proof it would be an offer of tho/good ;faith of Government, and their determination to mete out strict justice regardless of nation ality. It is - improbable that the precise nature of the Commissioners’ recommen dations will be made public for a few days, owing to the alsence from Wellington of his Excellency the Governor.
A Turkish prince, who is at present staying in London, had himself relieved, during a ramble the other day, of a pocket-book containing L 1,200. ,A,n Old Order. —The Benedictine Order is making preparations for cele brating daring the present year the 1400th anniversary of the birth of their founder. Teeth not Necessary. —An English judge recently decided that a set of false teeth were not “necessaries” for a farmer’s wife, and nonsuited a dentist who had supplied them without any express authority from the husband. Married Too Much. —An actress re cently obtained a divorce from her second husband in London on the somewhat novel ground that when she married him in 1876, her first husband, whom she had married in 1867, and who had loft her soon after, was, without her knowledge, still living. Ho also had married a second time in 1872, and did not die until 1877. Antiquarian. Some antiquities re cently discovered in the Roumanian dis trict of Prahova, near the Trifoi Moun tains. lead local arclueologists to believe it to be the site of the ancient city of Trifulum, dating from the fourth century, and established by a colony of Visigoths. . A small red stone, with a sculptured bust of Alaric L, is among the articles found there. Surgeons and the Electric Lamp.— Trouvd has invented a number of small electric lamps which can be used by the surgeon in illuminating the throat, the meuth, or eion the more internal parts of the body while performing an operation. It is now suggested that it would be pos sible to materially assist the physician in his diagnosis by means of a powerful electric light. On the assumption that the human body is only semi-opaque it is proposed to place the patient in such a position in connection with a dark screen that it is probable a powerful electric light would sufficiently illuminate his interior to enable the physician in the dark room to see so much of the workings of the principal organs as would assist him to arrive at a correct conclusion as to the nature of the case. If such a scheme is possible it would undoubtedly be of much advantage to medicine. Tobacco add Taxation. The last number of the “Imperial Statistics of Germany ” compares the taxation of the chief nations of the world in respect to tobacco. Of the countries where the sale is a Government monopoly, France last 'year stood first, the gross duty, with profits, amounting to 7s. 1-J-d. per head of the population annually, the net revenue from the article being ss. per head. In Austria the gross was ss. b^d., the net 3s. sd. ; in Hungary, thegross 3s. 3£d., the net Is. 7d. ; in Italy, the gross 3s. lid., and the net 2s. B£d. In Great Britain, the duty and licenses brought in 4s. 10|d. i per head of the population for the year, and''in the United States 4s. 4ld. In > Germany, on the other hand, where the f duty was very light, the average was no i more than 7|d. per head of the popula • tion. The new tariff which has been ipassed this year will make the next return ; for Germany much heavier.
A Primitive Nation.— The new Mexi can interoceanic railway across the Tehiu antepec Isthmus is marked out to pass through the State of Chiapas, which pro bably contains the only population in the world which possesses no iron, nor any thing in the shape of an iron industry, even of the crudest form. For the dis tance of eighty miles round Palenque, the capital, not a single blacksmith can be found, and the only articles in the shape of iron are axes and machetas, imported from the United States. Nails are un known, all the woodwork being held together by cord or the tendrils of the ;vines, and even the tortilla is prepared by grinding the maize between stones. The new railway which will run through this territory has clearly a well-defined educa tional, as well as commercial, development to undertake.
ROADMAKING.
Mr. Dobson, President of the Philo sophical Institute, delivered the presi dential address at the opening of the In stitute, Christchurch, on Thursday even ing. In the course of a valuable disserta tion on ‘‘The Progress of Applied Science in Canterbury,” he made the following re marks on the roads and roadmaking of the province. The general scope of his address was a history of the scientific un dertakiggs of the province, with a running comment on each : Turning from railways to ordinary cart roads, it is gratifying to observe how effi ciently the country has been opened up during the last few years, the mileage of metalled roads and the number of import ant bridges constructed under the manage ment of the Road Boards being very con siderable. A caution may here not be out of place with regard to the system ordi narily pursued of road-making on the plains. First, the ground is ploughed over, breaking up the natural crust and leaving the surface both rough and loose. Next, this loose stuff is dragged with scoops and harrows from the sides to the centre, leaving on each side an irregular water-table ; and, lastly, round shingle is carted on to the crown of +ho road and spread on a portion of the width thus “formed,” as the process is ironically called. The subsequent history of these roads is well known. Teamsters, and horsemen shun the new metal (which soon becomes covered with a luxuriant growth of thistles), and travel on the un metalled sides of the new formation. In a short time the light soil is blown by the summer wind, and scoured by the winter’s rains until the water tables become deep and dangerous ruts, and the road sides are worn into hollows and it becomes necessary to reform and re-metal the whole .road in order to make it passable. The final result is no doubt satisfactory, but the intermediate processes are costly to the ratepayers and harassing to tra vellers. It would be much better in the majority of cases to dispense with the farming process altogether, simply paring down lumps and filling up hollows and pig-rootings with stuff to be obtained from water-tables cut at the fencing line, and to form the slight crown required to throw off the water with the first coat of metal. On this system the natural crust remains unbroken, there is a better foun dation for the metal, and as the whole width of the road is open for traffic, the metal when worked upon is less cut up, and lasts far longer without repair. I may here revert to a subject to which I re peatedly called the attention of the Go vernment whilst I held the office of Pro vincial Engineer, viz., the importance of having all roads through hilly country carefully graded by men who have had, a special training for this work, which is that of the civil engineer, not of the land surveyor. It would be difficult to over estimate the difficulty, expense, and annoyance which has arisen, notably in Bank’s Peninsula, but also in many ether .places, from the road reserves having been laid off without the regard to even the possibility of road construction within their limits, and looking to the probable extension of settlement amongst the net work of vallies lying between the foot-hills and the spurs of the great Alpine chain, it is desirable that a satisfactory system of reading these districts should be initi ated at an early date, before access to the land in the rear is blocked by the purchase of the points which are the key to th® possession of the back country.
TELEGRAPHIC.
BRITISH AND FOREIGN. < (Reuters.) j «'London, March 17. i Five per cent. New Zealand 10.40 loan, 102 i. ; new five per cent, loan, 108. ( Diamonds to the value of L 50,000 have i been stolen from the Cape mailbags. March 18. The Ministry are sending complete edu cational exhibits to Melbourne, and also a delegate to study the school sjptem. PAMjMMjffCl} I?. M. Freycinet, the Fre™|P|jemier, de clares his intention of ehfSHnJg the anti- Jesuit laws. St. Petersburg, Mavch 18- Russia ceases to hold diplomatic rela tions with Turkey Unless the assassin of Count Oomeroff '(receives a sentence of death. San Francisco, March 17. Dennis Kearney, labor agitator, has been sentenced to six months’ imprison ment and a fine of a lOOOdols. AUSTRALIAN. I {Ranter's). Melbourne, March IS. Mr. David Syjpe, proprietor of the Melbourne “ Age,” has instituted an action against the proprietors of the Mel bourne “ Punch” for libel. Damages are laid at L 5,000. A meeting has been held here at which it was resolved to form a company for the purpose of exporting every description of food under the freezing process. An in fluential committee has been formed. A telegram has been received from the Mauritius, dated March 9, which states that suitable sugars are scarce. Arrived —Rotorua, from New Zealand, and steamship Durham from Plymouth. She sailed on Jan. 26. Sydney, March 18. The following further Exhibition awards are announced ; Biscuits : Griffiths, Wellington ; Grant, Thames ; Renton, Dunedin—all second prizes. Confection ery : Mr. Griffiths, Wellington, first; Mr. Watters, Auckland, second. Chicory, Trent Bros., Christchurch, first. Groats, Mr. Magill, Otago, South. The steamer Chandergore has arrived here, after landing a party at New Ire land. It is understood that two steamer's, with 1,000 adventurers, will follow shortly from Rome and Barcelona. The original projectors of the expedition state it is intended to appropriate N orth West ern Australia. Wakatipu, yesterday, for Wellington. INTERPROVI^gIAL. AttoklmßL March 19. Information has beehrefceived in Auck land from New Caledonia fflr the loss of the schooner Asba in the hurricane of the 27th ult. The crew and time-expired laborer's were lost. The Orakei Native Parliament has opened. Paul presided, and made a long speech. The most important topics not already telegraphed to be discussed are— the stoppage of subsidies to chiefs ; free passes, food, and medicines ; a demand for exemption from Road Board taxation ; and six members instead of four in Par liament. The speechmaking is postponed till to-morrow. . The attendance is in ferior to last year’s. At the Presbyterian Assembly a report was read from the Maori Missions Com mittee. The labors of the missionary in the Turakina, Parewhenua, Aurohari, and other districts, have been attended with considerable success. The location of missionaries at Cambridge and Wanganui up-river districts is recommended. The report expressed surprise that the church ! had done so little in this way. John Simmonds, late of the Gipsy, i schooner, fell at midnight over the wharf, i but was rescued from drowning by Con stable Igoe. ; Ghahamstown, March 18. Over 150 Volunteers and friends at tended the ball given to the carbine champion last night. The Hon. Mr. Rol leston, who arrived at 10 o’clock, was in vited to the ball, and danced all night. The Mayor welcomed Mr. Rolleston, who replied in a neat’ speech. To-day the Minister has visited the hospital and the public school, receiving deputations in the afternoon, and leaving for the Upper Thames to-morrow.
Wellington, March 18. The Railway Commission leaves for In vercargill to-morrow. They proceed by rail from Christchurch, and after taking evidence, and inspecting the lines in Southland, they travel northwards. A telegram received from Foxton this morning states that the Hastwell and Macara’s coach, on the journey from Foxton to Wellington, and when it had reached the road between the Manawatu river and the beach, was suddenly stopped by a party of natives, who refused to allow it to proceed until the coach and horses should be paid, and also sixpence for each passenger. The amount was paid under protest, and the coach pro ceeded on. It is understood the matter has been brought under the notice of Government Christchurch. March 18. A serious accident occurred yesterday afternoon at Austin, Kirk, and Go’s, brick and pottery works. W. Smith, builder of the new 130 feet shaft, was earning down the chimney, knocking out the struts which were let into the brickwork at intervals when building. When about thirty feet from the ground, the strut on which his feet were renting gave way, precipitating him to the bottom of the shaft. Two doctors were speedily in attendance, who found the sufferer severely cut and bruised, and his left wrist broken. It is not yet known whether he is internally injured. The Native Land Court finished busi ness at Akaroa yesterday, and adjourned to Southland to open there on March 24th. Timaru, March 19. Sixteen men have been arrested on a charge of riot and assault, in connection with a fight for possession of a mob of sheep, which occurred at Pighunting Creek yesterday. Warrants are out for several others. Eleven are now being criminally prosecuted. The sheep in dis pute belonged to Meek and Scott, of Oamaru, any! were sold to one M‘Leigh by Scott, and subsequently seized by direc tion of Meek, who believed the sale to be fraudulent. The fight for possession took place between M'Leish and his men, and Meek’s representative, who has also re ceived authority to retain the sheep, pending the decision of the Supreme Court re the partnership property. The prosecuting counsel asks that the eleven men, including M'Leish, should be com mitted for trjql. Oamaru, March 18. Mr. Mathew Grant’s hundred acre paddock of wheat at Totara, is threshing out over seventy buslifels to the acre of wheat—a fine sample. There are several other heavy yieldMHrthe same district. March 19. Fifteen cases {SHppTdown for hearing at the criminal of the Supreme A fire broke out at Gorman and John ston’s store, South Dunedin. It is sup posed to have been caused by the ex plosion of a kerosene lamp. There was no water at hand, and an adjoining cottage as well as the store were allowed to burn themselves out. Naisman’s large hotel and hall were in great danger. The in surance on Naisman’s hall is L6OO in the New Zealand office ; on Barclay’s three roomed cottage, owned by Naisman, L2lO, in the Norwich Union; Johnston and Gorman’s premises, L3Ol, in the Colonial
The inquest on the murdered Dewar family was continued to-day. Several wit nesses were examined, and the inquiry was adjourned till Tuesday. Nothing was elicited directly connecting the prisoner Butler with the crime. It was proved that ho purchased provisions and left Dunedin shortly after the murder, that he changed his clothes, and cut off his mous tache before reaching Blueskin. The residence of Mr. Halliwell, Cork place, was entered last night. Some money was stolen and the building fired. Mrs. Halliwell was the only inmate. The fire was discovered by some boys who suc ceeded in putting it out. A’ four-roomed cottage was burned down in North-east Valley yesterday. It was insured in the Standard for Ll5O, and in the South British for LIOO. On the Peninsula, two stacks of hay destroyed were insured.
BURNED TO DEATH ON HORSE BACK.
(New York Sun.) Adam Roche, a fifteen-year-old son of Frederick Roche, a blacksmith at the Continental shaft in Scranton city, was burned to death on the afternoon of Dec. 14, on the road between Scranton and Taylorville. He was employed around the blacksmith shop as an asssistant. Some of the live-stock at the mines be came sick, and young Roche was sent to Taylorville to procure some vitrol. He went on horseback. He purchased a bottle containing a pint and started back, bringing two mules along. Half way between Taylorville and the mine the cork came out of the bottle, and the jolt ing caused the vitrol to spatter into his coat pocket. Then 'it slowly worked through his pantaloons and went stream ing along his limbs. The first touch of the vitrol caused the lad to shout with pain, and the last contents of the bottle were spilled into his clothing. His cries of agony spurred the horses into a run, ancTthe suffering boy endeavored to throw the bottle from his pocket. This action burned his hands severely, and he clasped them to his face, which added greatly to his agony. He lost control of Ins horse, and just at the foot of a steep declivity in the road, he was hurled violently into a ditch, where he lay writhing in anguish. He recovered sufficiently to tie the mules to a tree. The horse went back to the mines, and the boy’s father and several others set* out to find the lad. When he vas discovered he was dead. The oil had eaten into iris limbs, and he presented a frightful spectacle. His hands were badly blistered, his cheeks burned, and the vitrol had sunk to the bones of his legs. The boy had torn away nearly all of his clothing except what had been saturated with oil. A large -wound in his head showed that he had been thrown for ward from the horse. He had crawled to a tree at the hillside, and his appearance showed that he had suffered the greatest agony.
AN AUSTRALIAN PIONEER.
Seventy six years ago last Friday a cer tain ship sailed out out of Port Philip Heads to seek, across Bass’s Straits, some where on the banks of the Derwent, a spot to which might be transferred the penal settlement which she had been sent out to form on our shores. He keel was the third that furrowed our waters. We can be hardly sufficiently thankful that it left no trace. The Ocean was the name of the transport which brought hither this cargo of “ rattlesnakes,” together with some few artisans and settlers. She had been es corted by a line of battle ship called the Calcutta, on board which was the official staff of the expedition. But it was war time, and so soon as the captain of the frigate had seen Governor Collins and his “settlement” fairly landed at Port Nepean, he sailed away on his business, and subsequently, after having made a stout fight of it with the enemy, was cap tured, and passed a few years more or less agreeably in a French prison. When Cochrane blew the Calcutta into the air with the tricolor flying at her peak, in the Basque Roads affair, no doubt Captain Woodroof partook of an extra glass of grog at the naval mess established at Verdun for he was a true tar of the old school, and, it is satisfactory to know, ended his days in “Greenwich tier.” Meantime the settlement on the Tootga vook Sand hills did not go on at all well. Collins sighed for an island all to himself. Governor King, at Sydney—a practised pen and ink man—with the little Lady Nelson for a postman, could at any time “ come senior officer ” over him. So ho, with many economic twinges, again chartered the Ocean to carry him to Van Dieman’s Land, and on Jan. 30, 1804, de parted from this “ uninhabitable ” coun try, and finally founded Hobart Town, where he rests, after life’s fitful fever, in the chancel of a church which old Tas manians assert was called St. David’s after him. Among the adventurous settlers who accompained Governor Col lins to the future scene of his kind-hearted labors was the widow of a naval officer, and her family of four daughters and a son. Her husband, a captain in the navy, had been killed in the expedition to Egypt. There were thousands of such suffering women under the dreadful war cloud in which old England was at this time enveloped. Lord Hobart, the then Secretary for the colonies, advised Mrs. Hobbs to emigrate, and so it came about that the little family were among our first colonists who quitted our shores 76 years ago, and the lash of whom was on Friday, on the very anniversay, laid in his grave in the St. Kilda cemetery. A life so un pretentious as that of Mr. James Hobbs might claim to avoid public notice, but that in his 88 years he has seen, if not exactly the birth, at any rate the growth of the seven great colonies of Australia. He was born at Saltash, in Cornwall, and at 10 years of age was pu<- into the ser vice, whore, as they say, he was reared “between two guns.” After his mother and sisters had settled at Hobart Town, he joined his Majesty’s ship Buffalo at Sydney in 1804, and when that ship de parted for England with Governor King in 1806, he was drafted with the gunner, the boatswain, the carpenter, and nine seamen . into the Purpoise, Captain Porteous, of which John Oxley, after wards Surveyor General of New South Wales, was the first lieutenant. The curious reader will find some interesting particulars of the tyrannical conduct of “ Bounty Bligh,” the Governor at r Sydney, in the “ Chronicle of Port Philip,” by Mr. H. G. Gurner, which that gentleman gathered from Mr. Hobbs. The stories that might be told are far beyond our present limits. A man who has seen and spoken with Australian Governors by the dozen, who remembers the time when His Excellency, asking a guest to dinner, requested him at the same time to bring his loaf of bread with him, would have many odd tales to tell. Throughout his long life Mr. Hobbs preserved a character of great energy and staunch integrity. For some years he was in the Customs de partment of this colony, when he retired with a pension of L 137 10s. in 1854. He was married to a daughter of Mr. Joseph Hone, the master of the Supreme Court of Hobart Town (brother of the cele brated William Hone), by whom he had a family of 12 children. To them and to his numerous friends it must be a satis faction to know the good name he has left behind, and his death may serve to remind his fellow-colonists that there is now living but one other person who was present at the famous attempted settle ment in 1803. The portrait and some further particulars respecting Mr. Hobbs may be found in the curious volume, “Early Historical Records of Port
Phillip,” which was recently published by the Victorian Government. —“Argus,” Feb. 2. _______
THE QUEEN’S NAME.
At a dinner in London, the conversa tion lapsed, as it sometimes will lapse with the best of hosts, into questions hardly distinguishable from conundrums. A cele brated historian was present, and I put a question to him which I know has puzzled a great many people at different times : “ What is the surname of the Roral Family 1” “Guelph, of course. is the usual answer, and it was torian’s. I ventured to suggest that, although the Royal Family are Guelpha by descent, her Majesty’s marriage with Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg must have the effect which a marriage of a lady has in all other cases, and that the surname of the present house must' be the Prince Consort's. “ But what is the surname of the Prince Consort’s family I” Simple, but staggering. No one knew. All guessed, and all were w r i oag. I happened to have looked up the subject a few months ago, so I knew that the name was “ Wettin,” Of course, no one had heard it before. Every one smiled at the horrible idea of the Guelphs being reduced to Wettins ! Ihe point was referred to Theodore Martin. “You are quite right,” said the graceful biographer of the Prince Consort, “Wettin is the family name of the House of Saxony, to whom the dominion of Saxony came in the year 1420. The King of Saxony and the minor Princes of the house are, therefore, all Wettins ; or, in German, Wettiner.”
A STRANGE STORY.
The Geneva correspondent of the “ Times ” writes under date December 17th :—“ On the last day of November the body of a man who had evidently died a violent- death was found in the Sillerthal, canton Thurgau. The body was identified as that of a man named Baumeler, a saw yer by trade, and a native of Lucerne. The local papers announced his death, and his friends -were invited to accompany the funeral procession to the grave. His kinsfolk put on mourning for him, and the deceased having been a Roman Catholic, was buried in the cemetery of Bischoffzell by a priest of that persuasion. The even ing after the interment, as a number of peasants and neighbors were making merry in the village inn of Bischoffzell, who should walk in but the man who, as all supposed, had been laid quietly under the ground the day before ! Baumeler, who said he had been away on a journey, then heard the story of his death and burial, which seemed greatly to amuse him. From the inn he went to the presbytery and thanked the priest for the eloquent funeral oration the latter had pronounced over his grave. He then called on the Amtmann, and expressed his gratitude to that functionary for the trouble he had taken on his behalf. Baumeler has still another account to settle. It appears that he does not enjoy an altogether spotless reputation, and after his supposed death a journal of the neighborhood made some unpleasant reflections on his character. Baumeler, it is said, intends to proceed against this too impulsive paper for libel. As for the buried man, no information is as yet forthcoming, and the theory of the mur der is again revived. ”
CLEVER JUGGLING.
The tricks of M. Hermann, the Vien nese conjuror, are amusing the idle part of Paris. M Hermann, unlike the “mediums ” who perform tricks and call them miracles, does miracles and calls them tricks. M. Jules Claretie is responaUA for the ac curacy of the folio was engaged in the oifficLW task of amusing that monarch “ who lives the life of a wounded rabbit in a hole ” —the Sultan. The scene was a boat moored in the Bosphorus. “ Will you oblige me,” said Hermann to the Grand Vizier, “by throwing your watch overboard?” The Vizier looked doubtful, but the Sultan nodded, and the watch sank glittering through the sea. “ Now,” said Hermann, “will some one kindly give me a fishing rod ?” A was brought, a line and a hook, which the conjurer baited before the eyes of the Pidishah, as a Pushtoo contemporary calls the Sultan. Hesoonhad a nibble, struck, and after and exciting in terval had a fine fish in the landing net. Hermann opened the fish, and took out the Vizier’s watch, still keeping capital time. Hermann can juggle as well for the wily Muscovite as the gallant Turk. While amusing the leisure of the Autocrat of all the Russians he broke a iarge and magnificent mirror. The superstitious potentate winced, for to break a mirror is unlucky, and a curtain was thrown ever the glass. Hermann w T ent on with his tricks for a while, then suddenly ex claimed, “ I forgot the glass ; look at it!” The curtain was removed, and there was the mirror, whole and unharmed.
EXTRAORDINARY DISPUTE.
♦ — His Holiness lately was induced to per mit the sale of thirty-three porcelain plates, most of them broken, which lay in a press in the ponfcificiai villa, at Castel Gandollo, near Albano. A dealer in an tiquities, named Giacomini, employed a person named Sabatucci to go to the Vatican and represent to the Pope that • the plates in question were not sufficient to form a collection. They were in danger L of further d image, and it would be better ’ to accept for them 22,000 francs. Leo XIII. consented in a weak moment to this proposal, and Cardinal Kina con signed the plates to Giacomini and his partner, who paid 22,000 francs to the Vatican and 3,000 francs to the go between who had managed the affair. The next day Giacomini sold the plates to the Duke della Verdura, a senator of the Kingdom of Italy, and in another day or two Giacomini offered the Duke 50,000 francs if he would re-sell the plates. Cas tellani, another dealer in antiquities, offered a large sum, and when disap pointed, began to talk of the violation of the statute, which forbids the sale of national property. The Italian Govern ment now stepped in and claimed the pro perty as belonging to the State. By the law of G uarantees the Vatican palace and the villa of Castel Gandolfo, with the col lections of art and antiquities therein, are formally declared to be national property and inalienable. Consequently the Pope had no right to sell the plates, and all parties concerned in the transaction were liable to prosecution for stealing public property. The plates were seized by the Questura, and the legal tribunals must de cide to whom they are to be given, for safe custody in some museum. The Pope offers to buy them back, paying all charges, and to preserve them to the Vatican. But this affair has dispelled all doubts concerning the efficiency of the law of guarantees. The Pope has never consented to that law, nor received a penny of the dotation it assigns him. But 1 he feels now that the law cannot be evaded in that part of it which virtually appro priates for the benefit of the Italian King dom the Vatican and pontifical palaces, and the furniture and art treasures therein contained. The plates themselves were once used at the table of the Pontiffs and might be again used for serving the table of Leo XIII., yetdhey jfrethe pro perty of the Italian 'ManjnHv and to King Humbert’s law to w Vatican officials, belongs to dia- <. “ pose of the papal dinner .serviciWnd define its artistic value. It is admitted by popes and councils that the very vessels of the altar may be sold to provide for the wants of the poor. But the Pope, if poor, can not sell his cracked dishes to replenish his treasury. ' .
“THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, SATURDAY, MARCH 20, 1880.
MOUNT SOMERS ROAD BOARD. TAKE NOTICE that the VALUA TION LIST for the year 1880, as amended, is now OPEN for inspection at the Road Board Office, Mount Somers. All objections thereto must be left at the Road Board Office, Mount Somers, on or before the Third day of April, 1880, addressed to the Assessment Court; and a copy of every such objection must be left at the Mount Somers Road Board Office, not less than Seven days before the next sitting of the said Court. C. J. WENTWORTH COOKSON, Junk. Clerk to the Mount Somers Road Board. Mount Somers, March 13th, 1880. 614 g NOTICE TO FARMERS. fjpHE undersigned will be prepared to treat with farmers and others in Ashbur ton, every Wednesday and Saturday, for the PURCHASE of GRAIN, or SHIP MENT on ACCOUNT of GROWERS. JOSEPH CLARK. February 28, 1880. 550g* TO FARMERS. jrpHE undersigned are CASH BUYERS of WHEAT, or will make LIBERAL ADVANCES on shipments to London on growers’ account. MILES, HASSAL, & CO., Christchurch ; MILES, ARCHER, & CO., 566 g Timaru. NEW TAILORING ESTABLISH MENT. CRAIGHEAD & Co., MERCHANT TAILORS, HAVE opened those premises situated in Tancred street adjoining Messrs. Orr and Co ’» General Store. A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF TWEEDS, FANCY GOODS, &c., &c., JUST ARRIVED. Mr. Craighead’s experience as Head Cvtter 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 his •fforta to please, he is prepared to guarantee a perfect fit in every case. TANCRED STREET, (Next Orr and Ox’s. CRAIGHEAD & CO. 982 a WANTED KNOWN, that Envelopes and Notepaper can be obtained wholesale or retail, at unusually low rates at the “ Herald ” Office, East-street North.
MESSRS. H. MATSON AND CO., AUCTIONEERS, &0., Hold fortnightly stock SALES at Ashburton and Tinwald. Next sale at the TINWALD YARDS, on TUESDAY, March 30, 1880. SPECIAL ENTRY. 1000 MERINO EWES. 427G* C. PERCY COX, Agent, Ashburton. THE NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTOR^ ■"AS started about five years ago. The proprietors at first in tended to manufacture for the Trade only, but, owing to the persistent op position of importers and Shop keepers who could make a better profit on the imported article, they were compelled in self defence to open Branches for the sale of their goods direct to the public. In this they but followed the example of some of the largest manufacturers at home, and the Public, by purchasing at the undermentioned Branches, will SAVE THE PROFIT OF MIDDLEMEN, AND OBTAIN A SUPERIOR ARTICLE. BRANCHES. Invercargill Christchurch Wellington Dunedin Ashburton Auckland Oamaru Nelson New Plymouth Timaru Wanganui Napier A SINGLE GARMENT AT WHOLESALE PRICE W. SPARROW, Manager, Ashburton Branch, 588g* New Zealand Clothing Factory. |
AG/1880/AG_18800320/MM_01/0003.xml | 5,983 | THE DISTRESS IN IRELAND.
TERRIBLE SCENES OVER THE SERVING OF EJECTMENT NOTICES. Disturbances attending the ejectment notices upon tenants who either cannot or will not pay their rent in Ireland still continue. It neeeded the presence of a hundred policemen to enable a process server to serve these notices upon certain tenants on Mr. Martin’s estate, near County Galway. While * BmfTSr notices on the estate of Mr. Hans in County Mayo, the process server, named Langley, was severely handled by the people, and his processes taken from him and destroyed. He was stripped and left nude in a field, from which he had to make his way to the nearest Constabulary barrack for clothes. A small body of 35 or 40 men were sent forward, but they were kept at bay by about 400 women, who stood on the road leading to Knockrickard and refused to let them pass. The arrival of the main body of the police was received with groans and shouts of defiance, and cries of “ Where is Langley?” The process server having been discovered in the midst of the police, all the women made an indiscriminate charge, with the view of securing him and his precious burden. A scene of the wildest confusion ensued' The sub-inspectors drew their swords and rushed into the midst of the women, most of whom were barefooted and bareheaded. A young woman named Mary Fahy re ceived a terrible gash on the back of the hand. Another woman was wounded by a bayonet thrust in the arm, whilst several were knocked down, trampled upon, their faces blackened, and their garments torn. Most of the constabulary behaved manfully under'the circumstances, but a few exhibited a cruel savagery which was shocking to behold, thrusting at the breasts of the women with the butt ends of their rifles. The charge to capture Langley was repulsed, and the resident magistrate remonstrated w T ith the women, “We have a duty to per form,” he said, “and though it be dis agreeable, yet we still must do it.” The men in the meantime stood motionless, looking on, and inciting the women to re sistance. A voice from the crowd cried, “ We don’t want to do anything to the police at all.” Another person said, “Every policeman had a mother like us, and they ought not be doing the dirty work they are to-day.” A third man exclaimed, “ Let them stand or fire, and we will do the same.” Mr. M'Sheehy, the resident magistrate, then said, “Re tire now, and let us do our duty ; I should be sorry to see a bair of your heads hurt.” A voice shouted, “ We are starving ; we want something to eat, and here is what we are getting ” Again the anger of the women, fierce beyond belief, was on the point of bursting upon the policy in a second charge, when the two sub-inspec tors rushed past the front rank with sabres drawn, one of them shouting, “I’ll drive it to your heart,” turning the point and actually touching with it the lips of the woman addressed. The men could no longer control themselves, and rushed past the women, and, confronting thecon stabularj7, shouted, “ Put up your swords; we have but one life to lose, and we are now on the point of it. Better die now than hereafter of hunger. ” The police, however, continued their march, _ the women every now and again making a rush for Langley. After some further altercation, the magistrate ordered the women to be removed. A scene then fol lowed which almost baffles description. Many of the constabulary dragged the women by the hair, threw them on the ground, and, one young stripling actually struck with'tfc© butt end of his rifle a poor old woman?-,.Several more received cuts on their hands and heads ; and one girl, named Bridget M‘Gorn, received a deep wound on the cheek. A man named Car roll was wounded in the hand. At last the women were removed, the double line of police was formed, and Longley posted the notice on the door. _ The police then left for their several stations.
LICENSING.
At the recent quarterly Licensing Court the Sergeant of Police reported on the manner in which the licensed houses were conducted, which report in the main was satisfactory. He, however, tools occasion in that report to point out instances re quiring the attention of the Commis gioners. One of them was a hotel which he alleged had been made the rendezvous of dissipated men, not that these men congregated in the house, but round about it,andsome time ago, a man had died drunk in the near vicinity of the house. The Commissioners refused to pay any at tention to this part of the report, and an nounced their intention of dealing only with complaints that were founded on cases already heard in the R.M. Court. They would not listen to a report which said a house was the centre of attraction for drunken men, unless a charge to that effect had been substantiated under the Act, and they denied their power to punish an offender. The Commissioners are of course entitled to grant or refuse licenses as may seem fit to them, and they may accept or reject evidence as to the character of a house. But when they as sign a reason for their conduct, that reason is open to criticism. With the par ticular case in which they refused to hear the sergeant’s complaints we are not now dealing, and are quite willing to allow that they were perfectly justified m not taking any action ; but we would point out a case reported in the “ Press of Wednesday in connection with the sitting of the Rangiora Bench, in which a similar report to that of the sergeant was at least received. The paragraph we quote runs as follows In reference to the com plaint of the police against the licensee of the Red Lion Hotel, Mr. Greeson, who appeared, hoped the Commissioners would not be influenced by the vague accusations of the police to the effect that drunken men had been seen about, for the best proof that they had been so seen would have been their conviction before the Bench. The hotel was one of the best conducted in town, and it was unfair that the licensee should be complained of. The chairman pointed out that the licensee must be held responsible for the proper order of his house and premises, and warned him not to allow drunken persons to remain about. This shows at all events that the sergeant was not stepping out of the bounds of custom when he re ported that drunken men congregated near a licensed house, and it shows cer tainly a strange want of uniformity when such a report can be accepted in one place and not in another. We can easily fancy a house conducted in a very questionable fashion, and yet the licensee be able to escape a conviction before a Resident Magistrate.
AUSTRALIAN ORANGES IN ENG LAND.
(From the European Nru/s). . Australian oranges ! By the steamship Lusitania a novel importation—a consign ment of oranges and lemons from an estate near Adelaide, South Australia and Watkins, of Convent Garden. In aniWiing the dispatch of tie fruit, the grSler, a customer to whom the firm have supplied otoeds, stated that he should not have thought of sending oranges such a long distance but for the fact that they were now in season and cheap in Adelaide. The consignment consisted of one case of lemons, one case of large Naples oranges, and eight cases of St. Michael’s oranges.
They were packed in very dry, fine, brown sawdust, and those in one case, by-way of experiment, were also wrapped in paper. A few of the oranges with paper wrappings showed signs of a minute brown mould in bruised places, those packed free in the sawdust were in perfect con dition. As fine oranges are at present being sold retail m Convent Garden Market at fid. and 4d. each, it is believed that the venture will yield a fair return to the grower, and the success of the experi ment may lead to the development of a regular trade, which will increase the variety of our autumn fruits.
PLANETARY INFLUENCE ON THE EARTH.
(San Francisco News Letter.) According to a German professor, all the late bad weather, and more, might have been expected from the position of the planets, one of which, namely, Jupiter, is a thousand times larger than the earth ; and, what is worse, we are not even yet fairly at the beginning of evils. The bad times, whatever cj'dical people may say t to the contrary, are to begin in 1880, and to last until 1885. V> 7 e are, he says, approaching one of the most peril ous and malefic periods of the earth’s his tory, for since the commencement of the Christian era the perihelia of the four great planets of the solar system—Jupiter, Uranus, Saturn, and Heptane—have not been coincidental. But this is about to occur. Soon after 1880, for the first time in 2,000 3’cars, all four of these planets will be at their nearest approach to the sun, or in perihelion. So that for a few years, say from 1880 to 1885, if the pro fessor is right, the vitality of every living thing will be put to a severe and trying ordeal. His view is, that when one or more of the largo planets is nearest to the sun, the temperature and condition of our atmosphere are so disturbed as to cause injurious vicissitudes, terrific rains, pro longed droughts, etc., resulting in the de struction of crops and pestilences among human beings and domestic animals.
GERMAN SOUTH SEA COMPANY.
(From the London Times.) The greatest efforts (says the “ Times’ ” coiTespondent) have been made by all circles to preserve the German colony on the Samoa Islands which has been founded by the house of Goddefroy and Sons at Hamburg. General satisfaction has now been produced by the fact that Prince Bismarck has declared himself ready to propose to the German Parliament to sup port the new limited company by a finan cial contribution from the Empire. The newly-formed German South Sea limited company will be established with about eight to ten million marks capital. It un dertakes all that the old company did, under certain taxes which will be fixed by a commission whose president the German Consul-General in the Samoa Islands is to become. The great houses engaged in this financial enterprise will be Bleichroder, the Disconto-Geselischaft, the Handels-Gesellschaft, Rothschild at Frankfort, and the Nord Deutsche Bank at Hamburg. The Government guaran tees the yearly interest of the invested capital at 4J per cent, for 25 years up to the maximum of 320,000 marks. The company binds itself to pay back in later years the Government outlay. As soon as the contract is concluded and the guarantee of the interest granted, the old German Commercial and Plantation Company of the South Sea Islands will receive 1,200,000 marks to pay off their remaining debts. Should the Parliament refuse their approval, mortgages will be issued to the amount of this sum, and the remaining creditors of the company will be satisfied with a second issue of mort gages. This arrangement will be binding up to the Ist of June.
PUZZLE-CRAZED.
Yesterday afternoon Deputy - Sheriff Johnson, of Esmeralda County, arrived in this city en route for Stockton, having in charge a demented man named Henry L. Carlton, a teamster. Mr. Johnson gave the reporter a detailed account of one of the strangest cases of mental aberration on record. It appears that about four months ago, Carlton came across the fol lowing in a newspaper : —lt is said that a gentlemen in Paris has offered 20,000 francs to anyone who will draw the annexed figure with a pen or pencil with out lifting either from the paper, or inter fering with any portion of a line previously made ;
Carlton was told that the whole thing was a hoax, and that the feat was as impos sible of accomplishment as the solution of perpetual motion. Carlton paid no at tention to the opinions of any one regard ing the matter, but said he would never rest until he had accomplished the solu tion of the puzzle. He lived at Wilson s ranch, about twelve miles from Cande laria, and would spend hours working at the puzzle, going over the lines again and ao-ain, and often remaining up until 4 o’clock in the morning at his thankless task. His friends made every .effort to induce him to abandon his enervating work, but of no avail. His loss of sleep made him weak and haggard, and lie lost flesh rapidly. About two weeks ago he be gan to talk incoherently, and sometimes pausing in his work he wouldmakethelmes with a stickupon the ground. It was quite evident that his reason was slowly giving way under the terrible strain. * iis brother finally concluded to take him off on a hunting expedition in order to divert his mind. He was in the mountains several days and seemed to forget all about the puzzle. One night his friends were Ivin" by the camp fire when suddely Carl ton, 0 starting from his sleep, shouted, “I’ve got it, boys; give me some paper and a pencil quick. ” Catching up a stick, he traced the lines upon the ground, and one of the party —Henry Lambert, a farm hand and Wilson’s ranch—positively as serts that he actually solved the puzzle in tracing the lines ; but the man s brother and another who watched the tracing, scoff at the idea. After tracing the lines Carlton shouted and danced like a madman, claiming that be was entitled to the 20,000 francs. He had to be held by main force, and the party sadly re traced thcir steps to Wilson’s ranch. Dr. M'Mecan decided that the man was crazy and the required certificate was given. The officer and his man stopped at the Ormsby House yesterday, and an Appeal reporter visited the lunatic. He seems a man of usual intelligence, but constantly, claims that he has won the 20,000 francs and will sue for the amount. The reporter asked him he could show him how to trace the lines. He shook his lica-d and said ? “ I don’t know you, sir. If I should show you how, lyou would swindle me out of the reward. ” He afterwards said that the officer had offered him a thousand dollars to show him how it was done, but guessed he was too sharp for that. He seems quite rational on all other subjects, and when his mind is diverted from the puzzle chats quite When the officer wishes to leave him alone, he giycs lum a pencil and a piece of paper, and he is sure to find him working when he comes back. Last night the unfortunate man left for Stockton accompanied by the officer, ibis puzzle is one of those things which have no solution, and was started by some thoughtless paragrapher merely as a joke. If this ever meets his eye, he will realise to what extent his joke was carried and how seriously it resulted.—“ Carson (New) Appeal,” December 17.
THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, SATURDAY, MARCH 20, 1880.
Saunders Bros. RANGITATA. FOR SALE, in convenient sized farms, about 3,500 ACRES of the best Land in the North Rangitata District, being rural sections Nos. 32311, 82312, 32264, 522G5, 30788, 30759, and 30700. The land is all fenced, and ready for immediate occupation ; water can be ob tained within fifty feet of the surface, and excellent have been grown in the season. For snitoHEnalists this is a rare op portunity to obtain good land at a very slight advance on the Government price. Portion of j j the property is not more than three minutes’ walk from the Ealing Railway Station. TERMS EXCEPTIONALLY EASY. EDUCATION RESERVE 1999. THIS reserve will shortly be offered for cropping, in lota of convenient size. Well adapted for growing barley, a portion (110 acres) in crop this year yielding up wards of 33 bushels per acre. KAIAPOI BOROUGH RESERVES, Nos. 2184, 2185, 2186, 2187. THE whole of these reserves will shortly be offered in lots, for one crop or a longer period. Excellent crops [ of wheat, oats, and barley have been grown on the properties this season. SAUNDERS BROS, MILLERS, GRAIN MERCHANTS, AND commission" agents. ASHBURTON. AGENTS FOR THE LONDON AND LANCASHIRE FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, AND THE WALLSEND COLLIERY. 692 g Amusements. rpOWN HALL, ASHBURTON MONDAY aiKl TUESDAY, March 22, 23. Granfvpfpjjtertainments hy the CARANDIN I Operatic and Ballad Company. SLENDID PROGRAMME— English, Irish, and Scotch Songs ! Scones from Grand and Comic Operas, Comic Duets, Trios, Instrumental Solos, and Charming Ballads. Admission—First seats, 45.; second, 2s. Commence at 8 o’clock. 175c-603g Bankruptcy Notices. V. R. In the District Court of Christchurch, Holden at Ashburton. IN THE MATTER OF The Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876, and The Debtors and Creditors Act, Amend ment Acts, 1878 and 1879, and of the bankruptcy of JAMES STEPHENS, of Alford Forest, in the County of Ashburton, storekeeper, a debtor. I HEREBY certify that at the first meeting of creditors of the above-named James Stephens held at the District Court House, Ashburton, on Friday, the 19th day of March, instant, Andrew Orr, of Ashburton, aforesaid, merchant, was duly elected trustee of the estate of the above-named debtor, and that his acceptance of office as such trustee Isas been duly filed. All proofs of debt in the said estate to be forwarded to the said trustee. Dated this 19th day of March, 1880. C. CAVENDISH HURRELL, Clerk of the District Court. F. P. O’Reilly, Solicitor for the Debtor. 625 c Public Notice. V. R. OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR OF
i , orWfT ■ ! iKi-il! “ Ashburton, March 10th, 1880. of application to be placed on the Electoral of the Coleridge District can be obtained at this Office. 0. PERCY COX, G 270 Registrar of Electors. For Sale. A PRIVATE and Superior Ladies’ School for DISPOSAL. Can be taken with or without the Plant. Terms Moderate., Ladies about to commence scholastic duties would do exceedingly well by an early attention. Address — Guardian office, Ashburton. 154 c 592 g Surveyor, Civil Engineers, &c. C E. FOOKS AND SON, o U MVEYORS .AND CENSED LAND BROKERS Under the Lana Tramfer Act, Government Contract Surveyors, Triangle, Wakanui Road, near Post-office ASHBURTON. Lost. £2 REWARD. LOST— From Miles, Hassell’s & Co., Chertsey, on Saturday night, the 13th inst., Three HORSES. • 1 Heavy Draught Horse, bay, branded 0 on near shoulder. 1 Small Bay #are (pony) branded C. ‘ _ ■ — conjoined, and 0 above on CD : near sJIMMgE*. 1 Ohestnu^MMpprse APP JAMES, Company’s Estate, Chertsey. Or B. ROSKRUGE. Chertsey. : Anyone detaining them after this dai.e will be prosecuted. 621g-183c .J smuxßsaemm TO FRUITERERS, CONFECTIONERS, AND OTHERS. FANCY Show Cards, neatly printed | “ Finest Lemonade and Cordials —on Sale at the Herald Oittcb.
J. E. Buchanan and Co. THIS DAY. Messrs j. e. buchanan and Co. have received instructions from a gentleman leaving the district, to sell by public auction, at their Rooms, Havelock street, on G 7 f SATURDAY, 20TH INST., Without Reserve, Bedsteads Bedding Kitchen Table Chairs Mattresses Crockery Sundries, Ac. Sale at 12.30 o’clock. 194 c J. E. BUCHANAN & CO., Auctioneers. J. L. Plemin . TO TIMBER MERCHANTS, SAW MILLERS, CAPITALISTS, & OTHERS’. VALUABLE LEASEHOLD, SAWMILL, AND MACHINERY. FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION. WITHOUT RESERVE. MR J. L. FLEMING has been favored with instructions from the trustees in the assigned estate of James Long Fleming, timber merchantand ironmonger, to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, On the premises, Tuam and St. Asaph streets west, Christchurch. OR TUESDAY, APRIL 6, at 2 p.m. The following valuable leasehold property, sawmill, plant, and machinery, viz.— Thj trustee’s interest in the lease of a half acre section of land, hav ing a frontage of 132 ft. on St. Asaph street (the lease has about j 17 years to run at a very low ground rent), together' with the sawmill, 70ft. x 27ft., with sash and door factory over the same, engine-house, and substantial four-roomed cottage (nearly new) erected thereon. The plant consists of 1 horizontal engine, 14in. cylinder, by Morton and Co.; 1 Cornish boiler with cross tubes, by Ander son and Son, Christchurch, COft. chimney stalk ; 1 planing machine, to plane from 1G x 4i to G x i, by M'Dowall and Son ; 1 vertical saw, with travelling bench ; circu lar saw bench ; 1 band saw, Rogers and Son, No. 2 ; 1 tennoning machine with all necessary shafts, pullies, belting, etc. 1 , for the proper working of the same. Trustee’s interest in lease of quarter acre section, having a frontage of 60ft. on Tuam street, with build ings used as an ironmonger’s retail shop and store. Also, A well-selected assortment of circular and vertical saws, planing and moulding irons, etc. The balance of the stock of ironmongery will be offered on the same date, particu- ■ lars of which will appear in a future advertisement. Sale at 2 p. m. Terms at Sale. , , J. L. FLEMING, Glsa Auctioneer. Acland, Campbell, and Co. SATURDAY, MARCH 27. At 12 o’clock. SALE OF VALUABLE STOCK. Messrs, acland, Campbell, & CO. will offer for sale, on the above date, at the Ashburton Horse Bazaar, A LARGE NUMBER OF DRAUGHT HORSES, HACKS, DRAYS, &c.
The attention of Farmers in the dis trict is specially drawn to this sale, as a number of really good farm horses have already been entered, and will be sold if any reasonable price is offered for them. Present entries, 30 Draught, broken and unbroken, all good sound farm horses. Entries for this Sale will bo received by AY. R. Boyle, Moore street, Ash burton. Sale to commence at 12 o’clock, sharp. GSOu ACLAND, CAMPBELL, & CO. Edxniston Bros- & Sundry. THURSDAY, 25th MARCH. ASHBURTON MUNICIPAL RESERVES. Messrs, edmiston bros. and GUNDRY have been favored with instructions from the Borough Council to LET BY PUBLIC AUCTION, at their rooms, Bast street, on THURSDAY, 2 sth MARCH, the following very VALUABLE SECTION'S in the Township of Ashburton for a term of 21 years— T.S. 210, West street, next to Messrs. Jameson Bros’. Store. T.S. 211, corner of Baring Square. These sections are first-class BUSINESS SITES, being close to the railway station, sidings could be easily obtained. Also, Beserve No. 1689, Fronting Wills street, Cameron street, and the East Town Belt. This Reserve has been divided into ten ots, upon six of which are erected SIX TWO-ROOMED COTTAGES. These lots will be lot separately on 14 years’ lease. Bale at 1.30 p.m. EDMISTON BROS. & GUNDRY, 584a-151c • Auctioneers. '1 J. P. PATCHED. w ATCHMAKER, First house past Doctor Ross’s and next door to Catholic Church. Burnett street N.B.—Meerschaum pipes mounted, wedding rings made to order. 4 Watches cleaned from ss-, warranted. 554 g
To Let and for Sale. ■’..FARM TO LET. TO LET, fOr a term of years, a EARM of 1.;800 ACRES of good Wheat Land, 60 acres in turnips, the rest in tussocks# "fenced, and sub-divided ; good House, S'-stalled Stable, Ghaff-house, Well, etc. Exceptionally favorable terms to a good tenant.' Apply to FREDK. PAYITT, 607 a r Ashburton. FARMS FOR SALE. IMPROVED FARM of 564 Acres, near Dromore. ! IMPROVED FARM of 400 Acres, Seafield. - f ' 544-Acre Block of UNIMPROVED LAND, adjoining Winchmore Railway Station, terms. Apply to CUFF & GRAHAM. LAND. LAND. e.i. ,, „ lii '■.Jl ESSRS. POYNTZ & CO. have received instructions to OFFER FOR BY PRIVATE , -^fcjsATY, A N .- U N,l MPRO VE D FARM of 400 Acres, in one or two lots. The land is of fair quality and situated within four miles of a Railway Station on the main line. 197 a FOR SALE, aii • ■ ACRES Tussock Land, in Lots to suit purchasers. Very Liberal Terms. 74 SAUNDERS BROS. Business Notices. FARMERS ! FARMERS ! FARMERS ! R. MoKERROW AND CO., A>vRE Cash Purchasers of Wool, Grain, ■iJ: jL mi and all-kinds of Farm Produce, and are also prepared to make Liberal CASH ADVANCES on the above placed in their hands either for sale or shipment to the English of Colonial Markets, A Large Stock of Gornsacks, Wool packs, &c., for sale at lowest current prices. R. McKERROW & CO., GRAIN MERCHANTS, RAKAIA. 60 BREAD!BREAD!
Co-operative Bread and Biscuit Factory. Triangle, Wakanui Road, Ashburton. A. THIELE, BEGS to inform the public that he is now in a position to SUPPLY BEST BREAD, Gd. per 41b. loaf, unsur passed. Delivered daily to all parts of the Borough, also, Confectionery, &c. /h is ' Misled Biscuits reduced from Is. to Bd. per lb. Wedding Cakes made to Order. 986a-5700 Public Notices. MOUNT HUTT ROAD BOARD. ■\TOTICE is hereby given, that a J3J SPECIAL MEETING of this Board will be held at NOON on (THURS DAYOj 25th inst., to consider the report of the Overseer on works requiring to be done in the district. Notice is further given that a MEET ING OP RATEPAYERS is hereby called for 3p. m., on the above date, when the accounts for the past year, duly audited, will bo laid before them. A full Board is desired. EDWARD CHAPMAN, 6280 Chairman. THE EDUCATION BOARD OF THE DISTRICT OF NORTH CANTERBURY. ELECTION OF COMMITTEES. THE householders of the under-men tioned school districts, that is to say, the districts of Ashburton Forks, " Mount Somers, Seafield, Tinwald, Wiilowby, Having failed to elect Committees at the annual meeting held on 26th January, the Board, in pursuance of the powers in that behalf conferred by the Education Act, 1877, section 66, hereby directs that a PUI3L®9 MEETING of the householders in every's'uch district be held on MON DAY, the twenty-second day of March, one thousand eight hundred and eighty, at seven o’clock in the evening, for the elections'in each district of seven house holders (section 64) to form the Committee for such .district for the year ending with the Monday in January next. The place. of meeting shall be the schoolhouse hi each district, and this is understood to mean the main schoolhouse in any district which has more than one school. The Board further directs that the first meeting of each school committee be held in the place appointed for the election, and immediately after the election upon the same evening. J. Y; COLBORNE VEEL, ' i( ' l Secretary. Christchurch, 21st Feb., 1880. 538 g SLAUGHTER LICENSE. I HEREBY give notice that I intend to ■apply lot a SLAUGHTERING LICENSE for R.S. 23183 for large and small cattle at tho* l Council’s meeting on the 7th day of April next, i alch A. JACKSON, ! 1 Ealing, Match 6,1880. 150c-605g
Public Notices. HE JAMES STEVENS’ BANKRUPT ESTATE, ALFORD FOREST. ALL persons indebted to the above estate will require to pay their ac counts at once to Mr. John McDonald, at the Store, Alford Forest, whose receipt will bo sufficient. All accounts not paid on or before the 12th April will be sued for without furthfer notice. 624 g ANDREW ORR, Treasurer. ASHBURTON COUNTY OOUNCj "TUTOTICE'dA hereby ' given, _i_S| undersigned has the Ashburtoii County OoumS LECT the SEPARATE BAX portion of t|fe Upper Ashburton Rsjing, lying between the branches of the rivet Ashburton,! the said rate being payable on 29th Marchi r «.■ ; >rii o*-. The| v Co||ncil requests liable ip to do so ohßemand, as after the 3lfet March the subsidy of £ f°r £ for rates received will not be recoverable from Government. <. = ! By order, % F. MAINWARING, f Clerk, on, March 19th, 1880 626 g PUBLIC NOTICE. MR. GEORGE WILCOCKS, pro prietor of the Longbeach Mail Coach, begs to inform the public that from this date his Coach will only run from Ashburton to the Waterton Hotel, and the letters only will be conveyed to Long beach station on horseback. GEORGE WILLCOCKS. Wheatsheaf Hotel, 20th March, 1880. G3oa ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. TENDERS are invited for the con struction of CHANNELS from the Mill Race at Mr. Williamson’s Homestead to the Domain, also for an OUTFALL DRAIN on the South East Town Belt, and for other EARTHWORK in connec tion with the proposed Water Supply. Plans and specifications may be seen at the Borough Council Offices ; and tenders, accompanied by a deposit of £5, to be delivered on or before noon on MONDAY, March 22nd, at the Town Clerk’s Office. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. FOOKS & SON. 607a-182c Borough Engineers. Y R LAND TAX ACT 1878. SECTION 45. VALUATION FOR NEW ZEALAND., CANTERBURY DISTRICT. NOTICE WHEN LAND TAX IS PAYABLE. 1 -]VT OTICE is hereby given, that in pur- J3I suance of the 45th section of the Lands Tax Act, 1878, the Land Tax for the Land Tax District of Canterbury will be payable on the first day of April next, and that the same must be paid to the Collectors appointed to receive the same at the following places, at the time set opposite each : Date : Ist April 1880, and’ following days. Hours; 10 a.in. to 3 p.m., and on Saturdays 10 a. m. to 12 noon. ■ Borough of Ashburton and County of Ashburton. Postmaster, Ashburton. B. C. LATTER, Deputy Commissioner. Date—llth March, 1880. 604 g A MEETING of Creditors in the As signed Estate of Mr. Edward Wat kins, Farmer, Newlands, is called for MONDAY, the 22nd March, 1880, at 11 o’clock a. m., at Mr. Jameson’s Office. ANDREW ORR, 623 g Trustee. IMPOUNDED, at South Rakaia, March 10th, from Acton and Rokeby Sta tions, 130 SHEEP, various brands and ear-marks. If not released by March 25 they will be sold. GEO. SHELLOCK, 197 c Poundkeeper. ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. WATERTON POUND. IVTOTICE is hereby given that a SPECIAL MEETING of the Ash burton County Council will take place im mediately after the Ordinary Meeting on 7th April, 1880, to confirm or otherwise’ the following resolution. (uop ' By order, r .. F. MAIN WARIN G, V Clerk,' Ashburton, February 20, 1880. V Copy of Resolution— , That the charges for impounding l and driving cattle to the Waterton Pounds, be the same as .Those charges charged at the '-other pound under the control ;of this Council in this County, viz., Charges for Driving Cattle, For any number of cattle of any sort what soever not exceeding twenty-five in number one shilling for every mile, or fractional part of a mile, from; the lesidence of.,tile person driving such cattle, to the residence of the owner of the same or to the pound, :- For any number exceeding twenty-five, 2s, per mile. !■ " For giving police of detention of cattle : For every mile or part of a mileC exceeding one furlong from the residence of ..the person giving such notice to the residence of the owner of the cattle, , one shilling, provided that in no case shall the charge for so driving or for giving notice exceed the sum of two pounds. Pound Fees. For each Entire Horse above the, age of twelve months ’ ... 2 6 For each Mare, Gelding, Colt,' Filly, Foal, Mule, Ass, Goat, or Tig ... I o For each Bull above the age ofi| twelve months ... ... ..a- ... 2 6 For each Ox, Cow, Steer, Heifer, or
Calf (first ten) ... .£ ... o 6 For each Ox, Cow, Steer, Heifer, or Calf (above;ten) ... ,>) - ... 04 For each Ox, Cow, Steer, Heifer, or Calf (above’thirty) ... v;j. ... o 3 For each Ox, Cow, Steer, Hteifer, or Calf (above fifty) ... .;. ...02 For each Ram abbve the age -of nine months ...' ... c... ... o 6 For each Ewe, Wether, or Lamb (first twenty) ; ••• ;••• O 2 For every Ewe, Wether, or Lamb (abovetwenty) v.-. ... {Cvj ... o 1 For every Ewe, Wether, or Lamb (above one hundred) ~. o yQ The above fees to be paid for each part of a day during 4 which the animal is kept; in the Pound. j CHAitqps for Food. For every Horse, Mare, Gelding, Mule, Ass, Colt, Filly, Foal, or Bull,! Cow, Steer, Heifer, or Calf For every Sheep or Lamb ... For every Goat ... ..; < ... For every Boar, Sow, of Pig ... The above charges to be paid, for each day! or part of a day during which the animal is supplied with food and water by the pound keeper. 1, ; 1 Poundkeeper’s Fees for Giving Notice of Cattle Impounded. For giving notice to any owner, agent, or bailiff, within twenty miles of th§,pound— For every mile or part of a mile, exceeding one furlong from the Pound to the residence of the owner of the cattle, is. For Posting a notice where the owner may not be known, or lives at a greater distance than twenty miles from the Pound, and has no agent or bailiff within that distance is. 140 c
Business Notices. T. E. HODDEE AND COMPANY. T. R. HODDER & COMFY’S GREAT CLEARING SALE OF Drapery , MILLINERY, SOOTS, &0., AT THE Liberal Discount ./ OP TWO SHILLINGS AND SIXPENCE I IN THE POUND, CONTINUES UNTIL SATURDAY, MARCH 27. T. E. HODDER i : ! AND COMPANY.
Business Notices. VALUE EXTRAORDINARY, " J THE Great Bargains OF THE SEASON. GREAT CLEARANCE SALE FOR THIRTY DAYS. ORE AKD CO. HAYING resolved to clear out the Balance of the Bankrupt Stocks purchased by them during the Season, (amounting to over ten thousand pounds) regardless of cost so that they may commence the Autumn Season "with en* irely a new Stock, ORR AND CO. Will also offer several cheap lots pur chased by them during the late depression. Special Bargains. 90 Pair Twilled Kaiapoi Blankets at 4s. under the usual price. Kaiapoi Flannel at Is. 4d., Is. 6d. to 2s. English Flannel at Is., Is. 2d., Is. 6cL, to Is. 9d. Prints at sd. and 6d., worth 9d. Brown Hollands, 7d. to Is. COSTUMES. 56 Costumes at 215., worth 355. 6d., a Ba 3 gain. 64 Print Costumes at 7s. 6d. to 12s. 6d., worth 20s. 1700 yards Dress Goods, Alpaccas, at Bd., lOd., and Is. MILLINERY. Trimmed and Untrimmed Hats at half price. 2 Boxes Flowers, sold at 6d. per spray. Ladies’ Underclothing at very much under usual prices. 20 Dozen Stays at 3s. 6d., 45., 4s. 9d., to ss. 6d. CLOTHING. Men’s Suits at 15s. under usual prices. Boys’ Suits at 15s. 6d. to 355. Youth’s Suits at a little over half-price. Braces, Ties, Collars, Socks, and Shirts, unusually cheap. 20 Dozen Harvest Shirts at Is. 6d. to 2s. 6d. BOOTS Men’s Boots still sold at Bankrupt prices. Youth’s Boots in great variety. Ladies’ Kid Boots at old prices. 1 Case Children’s Boots at Is. and Is. 6d., a bargain. TAILOBING DEARTMENT. WE HAVE MUCH PLEASURE IN ANNOUNCING TO THE PUBLIC THAT A Tailoring Branch HAS BEEN OPENED IN CON NECTION WITH OUR CLOTHING DEPARTMENT, HAVING MADE ARRANGEMENTS WITH MESSRS. CRAIGHEAD AND CO. (LATE OF EDINBURGH AND SAN FRANCISCO), PRACTICAL TAILORS, TO M \KE UP ALL ORDERS EN TRUSTED TO US IN THE VERY BEST STYLE. A ■ PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED. SCOTCH, ENGLISH, and COLONIAL TWEEDS IN GREAT VARIETY. THE CELEBRATED BLARNEY TWEED (CORK) KEPT IN STOCK FANCY COATINGS IN GREAT VARIETY. SUITS from Mi 4s. DRESSMAKING DEPARTMENT. Dresses, Costumes, and Jackets made up to order, under the superintendence of a first-class Dressmaker. WEDDING & MOURNING ORDERS PUNCTUALLY ATTENDED TO. ORE AND 00. IMPORTERS ASHBURTON AND RAKAIA |
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BROCKLEBANK’S TENT. A TAT.-R OF UNFOUNDED ACCUSATION. But these prudent observations scarcely satisfied my youthful ardour. 1 had tra velled sixteen thousand miles to dig gold, and I wanted to begin at once. 1 con fessed my longings to my new friend, Langford. “ Well,” he remarked, “ if you’re,very anxious to begin, you can go ‘ surfacing ’ by yourself. Gold is found in minute quantities in almost every part of the soil of these gullies I have seen a man wash ing the common road dust, and as he went on all day at it I fancy it paid him. You won’t want many implements. A pick, a shovel, and a tin dish, will sot you up as a ‘ surfacer. ’ ” "j These words impressed me amazingly. How delightful it would be, with nothing but a tin dish, to wash out in the course of the morning gold enough for a week’s board! I reckoned thus: “Between breakfast and dinner I can surely wash out twelve dishes full of dirt; well, if each of those dishes only contains twelve grains of gold, the merest specks possible, I shall have six penny-weights of gold, worth eighteen shillings or a pound. ” Such were my sanguine expectations. Before going to bed that night, Brockle bank, according to a custom which he told me he invariably observed, went carefully over all the little packets of gold-dust which he had bought, either during that day or on former occasions. “ Twenty-seven packets,” I heard him say aloud. He then placed them, box and all, in the little receptacle under the floor of the tent, unchained Boxer, the bull-mas tiff, who had been tied up during the day, examined the capping of his revoher, placed it beneath his bed within arm’s length, and retired to rest. Perhaps I had slept too soundly the night before, perhaps I was excited by the thoughts of the glittering gold which I hoped to wash out on the morrow—at any rate, for some reason or other, I was un able to get to sleep. At last, tired Nature asserted her dominion, and I dozed off imperceptibly. I cannot say how long I had been asleep, when I awoke suddenly with a convulsive start, opened my eyes, and gazed confusedly around me. But was I really awake, or was this merely an attack of nightmare ? What I saw was sufficiently disquieting. Brocklebank had been the last to get into bed, and he had extinguished the candle. But when I awoke—or fancied I had awoke, for on the following morning I attributed all my terrors to the heaviness of an unleavened cake which I had eaten for supper—when I awoke, my eyes were dazzled by a bright light, and I presently perceived that there were no less than three candles burning, two on the counter where we were accus tomed to weigh out groceries, and one on the floor. I was still more surprised to observe that Brocklebank was out of bed, partially dressed, and that he was stooping over the cavity where his treasures were deposited. His back was towards me, bo that I could not dis cern his face, or make out what he was doing; but after a few minutes, he rose to his feet and confronted me. I was horrified. The handsome face, which a few hours previously had worn such a calm, business-like expression, was now distorted by passion ; the eyes which had sparkled with a kindly shrewdness, now glared wildly, yet in such a vacant, object less manner, that they appeared totally unconcious that I was staring into them with all my might. A few moments later, after he had carefully replaced the flag which concealed his gold-chamber from ordinary view, Brocklebank put his hand beneath his bed, and drew out his revol ver. The sight of the weapon seemed to enrage him; he ground his teeth to gether, and began to pace rapidly round and round the tent. As far as I could judge, it was the dead hour of night, and sounds, all except the distant hayings of a dog, had up to this moment been hushed. But the noise of Brocklebank’s rapid footsteps aroused the watchfull bull mastiff outside, and he began to growl. The sound of the dog’s voice, subdued as it was, seemed to fill the proprietor of the store with alarm. His flushed counten ance grew pale ; he hastened round and round the tent with singular rapidity, and as he performed this strange march, he pointed his revolver successfully towards the four quarters of the compass, mutter ing, “ North, east, south, and west. My enemies are on all sides.” I felt very much alarmed while this extraordinary scene was being enacted ; but I also felt entirely helpless, as if some superhuman power had chained my limbs to the bed on which I lay. I gradually formed a conviction that 1 was only dreaming, and that the alarming figure before me, with its distorted countenance, its muttered threats, and its banished weapon, was only a creature of the imagi nation, and that the real Brocklebank was fast asleep in his bed. This conviction must, I suppose, have soothed me considerable, for the imagi nary Brocklebank had scarcely uttered the words which I had just recorded, when I was overcome by an irresistible drowiness, and remembered nothing further. Brocklebank looked so calm, and quiet, and business-like the next morning, that I feared to tell him my dream, lest he should laugh at me ; so after a hasty breakfast I went over to Langford’s tent, for he had promised to show me how to make a damper. I was agreeably sur prised to find that my instructor was not to be Langford himself, for he had gone off to work, but his wife. She was a comely, lady-like young woman, with her face and arms just a little bronzed by ex posure to the sun, but very neat and clean in her person. We got on very pleasantly together, and as soon as her practical lecture was concluded, being bent on immediately exercising the avoca tion of a gold-digger, I started off to the Camp—where all the principal stores were situated, about two miles distant—and there purchased a pick, a shovel, a tin dish, and sundry other useful para phernalia appertaining to the craft of wold-mining Choosing a sequestered spot —for I felt a little ashamed of working all by myself—l set to work clearing away the surface soil, breaking it up as small as possible, and then_ carefully washing it, by means of my tin dish, in a pool close at hand. I worked with ex treme ardour during the whole of the remainder of the day till the sun was almost setting, insomuch I forgot all about dinner, and satisfied myself with a piece of biscuit which I had in my pocket. I then returned to Iron Bark Gully with the glittering treasures which my indus try had secured carefully? wrapped in a piece of newspaper. There was a good deal of it, but it appeared to weigh very light, “ Perhaps, however,” I remarked to my innocent self, “ Australain gold is lighter than other gold.” I afterwards discovered that my fancied treasure con sisted of nothing more precious than minute particles of mica, a glittering substance very abundant on the diggings. X reached the Boyal Liver Store just as the sun, at the moment of setting, shone out from beneath a huge bank of purple clouds, and illuminated all the dingy green tree-tops with a glorious ruddy radiance. I never see this peculiar sunset now, beautiful as it is, without a sense of uneasiness : it recals such a bitter moment in my life. A group of half-a-dozen persons were assembled round the smouldering log-fire in front of the store, apparently in grave and earnest consultation, I at once recognised Brocklebank, Langford, and my sulky road companion. Fry.
I was quite pleased to see Fry. He seemed like an old friend. “ Hallo, Fry,” I exclaimed jovially, “ how are you ?” In reply to these words Mr. Fry turned upon me one of the sourest faces ever manufactured in Liverpool. He did not vouchsafe a word in answer to my saluta tion, but said in a low tone, which, how ever, I was perfectly able Vo hear, “ I told you, Brocklebank, I knew nothing of the fellow.” As these words were uttered, I observed that all the company had their eyes fixed on me, and that their gaze was of a pecu liarly searching character, il felt uncom fortable, and being of a sensitive temper-, ment, blushed up to the tip of my ears/' Immediately after this prolonged starea* Brocklebank laid his hand cm LangfbnfflH arm, and whispered something in his e;jBH Langford then stepped forward, and aq-- dressed me thus : ‘ ‘ Mr. Parker, I have something very unpleasant to tell you. For the last two night’s you have slept in Brocklebank’s tent —” “ Yes,” I replied in a low tone, fearing that something dreadful was coming. “ I am sorry to tell you that Mr. Brocklebank, on counting his gold to-day, found one packet deficient. There should have been twenty-seven parcels—there were only twenty-six. A packet contain ing five ounces fifteen pennyweights, and numbered one hundred ane three, was missing.” A painful silence of several moments’ duration followed this statement. I fancied, but perhaps it was only fancy, that I trembled violently and that I became very red and pale in sudden al ternations. At first my tongue clove to the roof of my mouth, but presently I contrived to say— “ You suspect me 1 ” No immediate reply was given to my question, but as I looked round upon the stern faces of ray accusers, I chanced to catch Fry’s eye. He at once said morosely— “ Yes we do. Who else could we sus pect ? I told Brocklebank I knew nothing of you. ” “You are sure the packet is missing Mr. Langford ? ” I asked. “Brocklebank and myself, Mr. Parker,” answered the chemist, “are, I hope, the last men in the world to bring a hasty accusation against any one. The tin box containing the gold has been care fully examined in the presence of all the persons now here, has it not 1 ” “ Ay, ay,” replied a number of voices. “ And,” continued Langford “ there are only twenty-six packets in it.” “ Would you like to search me 1 ” I de manded. “No, sir,” said Langford, after a pause. “If you are innocent, it would be a use less indignity ; if you are guilty, the gold would certainly not be on your person. “ There are plenty of hollow trees in Bendigo,” observed Fry. These words forcibly showed me how difficult it would be to proove my inno cence. I had no friends in the colony except my brother-adventurers from Lon don, and even if I could find them, their certificate of respectablity would count for very little. I had a few letters of introduction to persons of some standing in the colony, but I had left them in Mel bourne, and they would not have proved my identity, for I might have purloined them from somebody else. I also remem bered that, having previously not ex pended a sixpence since my arrival on Bendigo in Fry’s company, I had that morning bought fifteen shillings’ worth of tools.
I was so overwhelmed with shame and horror, that I sat down on the log and shed tears—a womanish exhibition of grief, of which an hour earlier I should have deemed myself incapable. A whispered consultation now took place between my accusers. I heard the word “Police” mentioned, and Fry said, “Yes, the sooner the better.” Then Langford interposed, “No, not to-night, let us wait to the morning ” He then once more addressed me— “ Please to understand, Mr. Parker, that we do not charge you with robbery, but we connot help suspecting you. ” “ I don’t go so far as you, Langford,” interposed Brocklebank hastily. “ I don’t even say that I suspect Mr. Parker ; I merely assert that a parcel of gold has disappeared. As a practical proof of my freedom from suspicion, I should like him to remain in my tent to-night. ’ “ Thank you, Mr. Brocklebank,” I answered, ‘ ‘ for all your kindness, but I cannot accept your offer. ” “ He means to bolt,” muttered Fry. “I do not mean to bolt, Mr. Fry,” I exclaimed, experiencing for the first time a sense of indignation which tended to lessen my despondency. ‘‘ I have no tent, so I shall lie in my blankets under a tree, and if you, Mr. Fry, or any other persons, choose to keep guard over me all night I shall not complain. ” “You had better accept my offer, Parker,’ urged Brocklebank corteously, “ There is a storm brewing over yonder,” “I cannot,” I answered. “I don’t mind getting wet. ” The politeness and civility with which all these people treated me—Fry excepted —cut me to the heart. Had they been a set of brutal ruffians, ready to take the law into their own hands, the keen sense of injustice would have deadened my grief ; but these men acted in the most cautious, law-abiding manner ; they even hesitated to charge me with the crime which they suspected I had committed. And how base a crime it was ! I was a friendless stranger, Brocklebank took me in, treated me as if had been his own brother, and I had apparently repaid him by committing a heartless robbery. [to be continued.l
Useful Information.
VACCINATION. By an Act of the General Assembly of New Zealand, it is made compulsory upon every parent to take his child, within six months of its birth, to the Medical Officer appointed by Government for the district, or to some qualified Medical -Practitioner, to have the child vaccin ated, and on the eighth day following to take the child back again for inspection. For breach of this law & tine not exceeding 40s. may be recovered before any Bench of Magis trates. If the child be properly vaccinated, the Medical Officer or Practitioner is to give a certificate of the fact. If be not sus ceptible,; or unfit to endurg.dhe 1 process, another certificate is to be Wdl clear the parents of the conseiWtßßßy> Children, al though vaccinated, certifi cates are not forwarded to ihe Registrar of the district arc still liable to a fine of 40s. Inno culation with the virus of smi.ll jinx is a crime punishable by a penalty The word “ parent ” means' father, mbthcr, or other per son having the care, nurture, or custody of the child, SLAUGHTER-HOUSE LICENSES, “The Slaughter-House Act, 1877,” pro vides that “no license shall be issued in res pect of any slaughter-house situated within half a mile from the outer boundary of any borough, unless such slaughter-house has been erected, or was in course of erection for that purpose immediately before the xst December, 1577. Ifsuchslaughter-houseiswithintheabove described limit, application for the license must be made to the Council of the nearest Borough. If a slaughter-house is within any County, ex cept as aforesaid, the application must be made to the Council of such county. No license, 'not being the renewal of a previously existing license, shall be issued to any person, unless public notice shall have been given by the applicant for the same, once m each week for one month, immediately preceding the time when such application is to be heard.” MOONLIGHT EVENINGS. The Moan at 3 days old shines till about 8 o’clock. P The Moon at 6 days old shines till about half-past 10 o’clock. The Moon at 8 days old shines till nearly I o’clock in the morning. The Moon at 12 days old shines from sun down till about 4 in the morning. The Muon a: 15 days old is full, and shines all night. The Moon at 18 days old rises.about 9 p.m. and shines till morning. The Moon at 21 days old rises about 11 p.m. and shines till morning. The Moon at 24 clays old rises about 2 a.m. and shines till morning. The Moon at 27 days old rises about 4 a.m. and shines till sunrise. THE HOUSEWH|jjpjt‘^ABI,E. The following is a very valuable housewife’s r table, by which persons not having scales and weights at hand may readily measure the ’ article wanted to form any recipe without the trouble of weighing, allowance to be made foi ’ an extraordinary dryness or moisture of the ar ticle weighed or measured : Wheat flour, I pound is I quart. Indian meal, 1 pound 2 ounces are I quart. Butter, when soft, I pound is 1 quart. Loaf sugar, broken, I pound is I quart ■ White sugar, powdered, I pound I unce ate I quart. > Ten eggs arc 1 pound. : Flour, 4 pecks are 1 bushel. I Sixteen large tablespoonsful are I pint. ; Eight large teaspoonsful are I gill. Four large teaspoonsful are gill. Two gills are y z pint. Two pints aic 1 quart, i Four quarts are I gallon. A common sized tumbler holds % pint. A common sized wine glass is % a gill. A tea-cup is I gill. A large wine-glass is I gill. Forty drops are equal to I teaspoonful. Four teaspoonfuls arc equal to I tablespoon ful. REGISTRATION OF BIRTHS, MAR RIAGES, AND DEATHS. Births. —Parents and all other persons pre sent at a birth, are liable under the Act fo Registration under penalty of ,£10; failing, thi occupier of house in which such birth tool place is liable. Births are registered free uj to sixty-two days, day of birth and of registra ti*n, both inclusive'; afterwards up to si: [ months, on payment of ss. penalty, and afte declaration as to truth of particulars being duty made ; and beyond six months only aftc conviction before a Magistrate, and on pro duction of certificate of conviction signed bi Magistrate or Clerk to Bench, and within on< - month of sucn| conviction. There are othe: provisions as to registration of children fount exposed, and registration of names within om year of birth. Marriages. —Marriages must be solem nized with open doors, between eight in the morning and four in the afternoon, in the presence of two or more witnesses. Person: objecting to be married by a clergyman, can be married in a Registrar’s office by a Registrar. Persons desirous of being married must give notice to the Registrar ofjhi district, and take out a Marriage Ceiti fic a btjt be fore doing so, must have resided indistrict three clca: days immediately preceechng the application for certificate. The fees are-for Notice and Certificate, £1 2s 6d ; Marriage by Registrar, £1 • and 2s 6d for Copyof Marriage Registrar. Persons wishing To be married out of the dis trict in which they live, can only do so bj residing in the district in which they wish to be married for three clear days, and obtaining certificate from the Registrar of that district. And persons living in different districts must either both reside for three clear days in the same district, or else obtain two Certificates, viz :—one from the Registrar of each of the districts in which they reside. Any person making false affirmation, declaration, or repre sentation before a Registrar, is guilty of mis demeanour. 1 Deaths. —The occupier of house in which death occurs, and all persons present at a death, are liable for the registration within thirty one days;; and failing these, the Undertaker or person so acting, under penalty of £lO •, but any of the persons liable may depute, in writing, some person acquainted with par ticulars required to attend and register ; and the person registering MOST in all cases take to the Registrar the Doctor’s Certificate of Death. In all cases of burial, the Undertaker or person so acting, must return to the Registrar within seven days, the Burial Cer tificate, duly signed by Undertaker and officiating Minister, or two householders pre sent at such burial. Undertakers not return ing such Burial Certificates within seven days are liable to a penalty of £5 : and Clergymen officiating and not signing Burial Certificates are also liable to a penalty of Any person not attending to register, after notice from Registrar is duly given, is liable to a penalty of £2O There are various other provisions defining powers and duties of Registrar, and imposing penalties for neglect in complying with various provisions of th*- Act.
THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, SATURDAY, MARCH 20, 1880.
Printed and published by Horace John Weeks and Charles Dixon, at their Printing Office, East Street, Ashburtc? ( Saturday, March 20, ißßo>
Reform. — Sunday in Paris seems to be becoming, in one respect, at least (says a Paris correspondent), more like Sunday in London than was the case formerly. Nearly all the respectable shops are closed and the business traffic in the streets is small. ” Gazette in Bankruptcy. Y. K. THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN (County Agricultural and Sporting Recorder) is a GAZETTE for all Notices under The Debtors and Creditors Acts. THE ASHBURTON (GUARDIAN. THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. gtUBSCRIBERS in the Country are particularly requested to communicate with the Publishers if their papers are not l properly addressed. The number of scribers has increased so rapidly that'‘«JH less great care is taken in giving orders aaj to address and how to be sent, the papers' may be left at the wrong place. All orders //ill receive our prompt attention. WEEKS AND DIXON, Proprietors. Advertisements received for the GUARDIAN up to 9 p.m. at the scale charges, afterwards at double rates or insertion over the leader
Business Notices. TO FARMERS. | rjpHE undersigned are CASH BUYERS Wheat and other Grain, or will make LIBERAL ADVANCES rnients to London on grower’s account DjEERING’S TWINE BINDER. NOTICE TO FARMERS. have this day APPOINTED MESSRS. FRIEDLANDER BROS. SOLE AGENTS for the DEERING TWINE BINDER for the county of Ashburton. l' ■ ( T"'' MASON STRUTHERS & CO. . Christchurch 10th. February, 1880. The Deering Twine ! Binder AWARDED GOLD MEDAL At Ashburton, six machines competing. THE DEERING TWINE BINDER took the SPECIAL PRIZE at the Oamaru trial etc. JJAYING been appointed sole agents the above machines, we are now prepared to TAKE ORDERS for the coming season. As only a LIMITED NUMBER can be supplied, all who wish to make certain of securing those favorite machines fo next season should order before the depar ture of next San Francisco Mail. FRIEDLANDER B R P. S _A G E N T S FOB }THE COLONIAL FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW SOLE AGENTS FOR THE CELEBRATED ALTHOUSE SELF - REGULATING WINDMILLS.
Business Notices. TO THE FARMERS OIF THE ASH- 1 BURTON AND SURROUNDING DISTRICTS. 1 ' CALL AT C W. D UCK^GErH^ s High Street, Christchurch, And Buy your GROCERIES. Really Good Tea, '203. per box, full size. Extra Superfine, 21s. per box, full size. Extra Superfine, 90s. per half chest. Quality guaranteed. All other Goods equally low. 465 g H: M. Jones, Baring Square, LAW & COMMERCIAL /.BOOK AND MUSIC Toys, Fancy Goods, Violins, Btr.ngs, Concertinas, &c. Magazines, English Papers, & Periodicals, by each Mail. R - "" Tl Bookbinding Executed with Despatch A. J. WHITE’S STEAM CABINETMAKING ;>ND FURNITURE^.;:-^- establishment, CHRISTCHURCH, Will be found one of the most convenient in New Zealand. THE Stock being so varied, that pur chasers may at once select any Article they can possibly require, suitable for any class of House. This will be found an IMMENSE ADYANTAGE TO COUN TRY CUSTOMERS Thus saving time, trouble and expense. 5S9g tames McDonald, PRACTICAL TAILOR, East street, Ashburton. A good Stock of Tweeds and Cloths on haid. Summer Goods open shortly."" 172 RAKAIA ANNOUNCEMENT. G. A. YINOENT, PRACTICAL PAINTER, GLAZIER, PAPERHANGER, &c., Near Bank New Zealand, RAKAIA, BEGS to announce that he has com m enced Business in Rakaia, and all orders entrusted to him will receive prompt attention. r [; 294 Medical. ENO’S FRUIT SALT. THE PHYSICAL BASIS OF LIFE. ; GOOD FOOD. How to enjoy good food that would other wise cause Bilious headache, disordered Stomach, Poisoned Blood, &c. —use ENO’S FRUIT SALT, A NATURAL APERIENT. ENO’S FRUIT SALT, when taken with water, acts as a natural aperient, its simple but natural action removes all impurities, thus preserving and restoring health. If its great value in keep ing the body in health were universally known, no family should be without it. Fagged, weary, and worn OUT ! ! ! Anyone whose duties require them to under go mental or unnatural excitement or strain— EISO’S FRUIT SALT is the best known remedy. It acts like a charm. It allays ner vous excitement, depression, and the injurious effects of stimulants and too rich food. Its power in aiding the digestion is most striking. It also restores the nervous systefn to its proper condition (by natural means). Use ENO’S FRUIT SALT. You cannot overstate its great value in keeping the blood pure and free from disease. ENO versus STIMULANTS. An in sufficient amount of exercise frequently deranges the liver. ENO’S FRUIT SALT is peculiarly adapted for any constitutional weak ness of the liver. A world of woes is avoided by those who keep and use ENO’S FRUIT SALT. —“All our customers for Eno’s Salt would not be without it upon any consideration, they having received so much benefit from it, — Wood Brothers, Chemists, Jersey, 1878.” Every travelling trunk and HOUSEHOLD in the world ought to contain a Bottle of ENO’S FRUIT SALT, prepared from Sound, Ripe Fruit, as a Health giving, Cooling, Sparkling, and Invigorating Beverage for any Season. It is the best Pre ventive and Cure for Biliousness, £®M“Hcad achc, Skin Eruptions, Impure Bleed, Fevers, Pimples on the Face, Giddiness Feverishness, Mental Depression, Want of Appetite, Sour ness of Stomach, Constipation, Vomiting, Thirst, &.C., and to remove the effects of errors in Eating and Drinking. ENO’S FRUIT SALT.— From the 1 Rev. Dr Hurst, Vicar of Collorly : —“I have used your Fruit Salt for many years, and have verified your statements. The thanks of the public arc due to you for your unceasing efforts to relieve suffering humanity. Long may you live to be a blessing to the world.” ENO’S FRUIT SALT.—“After suffering for nearly two and a half years from severe headache and disordered stomach, and after trying almost everything and spending much money without finding any benefit, I was recommended by a friend to try ENO’S FRUIT SALT, and before I had finished one bottle I found it doing me a great deal of good, and now I am restored to my.usual health; and others I know that havejrisd it have not enjoyed such good health /br years.—Yours most truly, Robert Humphreys, Post Office, Barrasford.” Agents for New Zealand, MESSRS. KEMPTHORNE, PROSSER, AND CO. STEEDMAN’S SOOTHING POWDERS FOR CHILDREN CUTTING TEETH. CAUTION TO PURCHASERS. The value of this well-known Family Medi cine has been largely tested in all parts of the world, and by all grades of society/Ibrup wards of FIFTY YEARS. Its well-earned exten sive sale has induced A TIONS, some of which in OtriiWARD APPEARANCE so closely resemble the ori ginal as to have deceived many purchasers. The proprietor therefore feels it due to the public to give a special caution against the use of SUCH IMITATIONS. Purchasers arc therefore requested carefully to observe the. four following distinctive characteristics, without which none are genuine : Ist—ln every case the words JOHN STEEDMAN, CHEMIST, WALWORTH, SURREY, are engravdia *on the Government'' Stamp affixed to each packet. 2nd —Each Single Powder,has directions for the dose, and the words, John SteedmAn, Chemist, Walworth, Surrey, printed thereon. 3rd —The name, Steedman, A 4 always> <spelt with two EE’s. r j 4th —The manufacture is carried on solely at Walworth, Surrey. Sold in Packets by all Chemists and Medi cine Vendors. Sold by KempthorheJGrosser and Co., Auckland. 63c
Medical. r?OR COUGHS, BRONCHITIS, IN r FLUENZA, COLDS, &c. DOWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED. P OWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED. JOWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED. IHE Oldest and Most Effectual COUGH REMEDY. IXTRAORDINARY TESTIMO- I NIALS. her majesty s gen boat netley. Wick, Scotland. Dear Sir, — Having had a most distressing and severe cough, which caused me many sleepless nights and restless days, I was recommended by his LORDSHIP the EARL of CAITHNESS to try your most invaluable Balsam of Aniseed, and I can assure you, with the first dose, I found immediate relief, even without having to suspend my various duties ; and the first small bottle com pletely cured me, therefore I have the greatest confidence in fully recommend ing it to the million. Signed, W. LINZELL, H.M.G.B. NETLEY^ OWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED. Due de Montaboe writes : “ Chateau de Montabor, Aveyron. Sir, —Having suffered for some time from an obstinate cough, accompanied with fever, continuous head-aches, and sleepless nights, I resolved after having vainly tried several other medicines, to have recourse to your BALSAM of ANISEED. I cannot resist, sir, the desire of making you acquainted with the really marvelous results which I derived from it. From the first dose I felt great relief, the bad symptoms grew feebler, the irritation of the throat was calming down, and I recovered the sleep which had nearly left me. The third dose delivered me completely, and I am now completely restored to health. Receive, sir, with the expression of my gratitude the assurance of my distinguished sentiments. DUC DE MONTABOR.” POWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED. “Sir, —I have for a long time suffered from a severe cough and tried all manner of remedies. Dr. Liberecht advised POWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED ; it cured me after a few days. You arc at liberty to use this letter in hopes that others may benefit by it.— I am, Sir, Yours. &c., ALBERT COUNT POTOCKI.” iOWELL’S BALSAM OF ANISEED. WILL LOOSEN the PHLEGM imme diately.—The Dean of Westminster’s Verger writes: “I was advised to try the Balsam of Ani ;ecd ; I did, and have found great relief. It is most comforting in allaying irritation and giving strength to the voice.” Lionel Brough, Esq., the eminent actor, writes : I think it an invaluable medicine for members of my profession, and have always recommended it to my brother and sister artistes. ” TRULY an EXTRAORDINARY EX PECTORANT.—Mr. Edward M. Ullett, of Bury, Hunts., writes to Messrs. Palmer & Son, Ramsay :—“ Having been in the habit o using Powell’s Balsam of Aniseed for a great number of years, I have great pleasure in bear ing testimony to its incomparable effects as an expectorant. I always find a single dose gives immediate relief, and a small bottle effects a perfect cure.” OWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED.— The effects of one tcaspoonful taken in a little water before going to bed is ex traordinary. No family should be without it in the winter. Sold by Chemists and Medicine Vendors throughout the World, is I and 2s 3d per per bottle; a great saving in taking family bottles, ns each. Established over 50 years. Prepared only by THOMAS POWELL, Blackfriars Road, London. SK for POWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED SOLD by all CHEMISTS and STORE KEEPERS. Observe the Trade Mark, “Lion, Net, and Mouse.” . Wholesale Agents in the Australian and New Zealand Colonies -Elliot Brothers; Eyers & Solomon ; Felton, Grimwalde, & Co. ; P. and S. Falk, Paulding & Co. ; Rocke, Tompsit, & Co. ; Rosenthall & Co. ; Kempthorne, Prosser, & Co. ; S. Hoffenung & Co. ; Hemmons, Laws, & Co. ; Berkley, Taylor, & Co. ; and all other wholesale houses. Proprietor— Thomas Powell, Blackfriars Road London. KEATING’S WORM TABLETS, A PURELY VEGETABLE SWEETMEAT, ooth in appearance and taste, furnishing a most agreeable method of administering the only certain remedy for INTESTINAL or THREAD WORMS. It is a perfectly safe and mild preparation, and is especially adapted for children. TESTIMONIAL. Medical Hall Oildersome, Nov. 28th, 1876. Mr. Keating, Dear Sir, —I think it nothing but my duty to inform you of the immense sale I have for your Worm tablets, which I may justly say is enormous, and in every case gives the greatest satisfaction. I have now in stock two bottles containing the Round Worms brought me during the last few days by customers, one Worm 40 yards long. X dare not be without the remedy.—yours respectfully, M. A. Walker. Sold in tins by all Chemists and Druggists Proprietor, THOS. KEATING, London, REWARD AND CAUTlON.—Whereas fraudulent imitations of this umsurpassed remedy have been sold, I hereby request any one knowing the vendor of the same to com municate with me, on conviction of the offender a liberal reward will be paid. 637 BUGS, FLEAS, MOTHS, BEETLES And all other Insects are DESTROYED by KEATING’S INSECT POWDER, which is quite harmless to domestic animals. In exterminating Beetles the success of this Powdet is extraordinary, and no one need be troubled by those pests. It is per fectly clean in application. Ask for and be sure you obtain “ KEAT ING’S POWDER,” as Imitations are Noxious, and fail in giving satisfaction. Sold by all Chemists in Tins, is. & 2s. 6d. each 63c GRATEFUL—COMFORTING. , BREAKFAST COCOA. ‘‘ By a thorough knowledge of the natural laws which govern the operations of digestion and nutrition, and by a careful application oi .he fine properties of well selected cocoa, Mr. Epps has provided our breakfast tables with a delicately-flavoured beverage which may save us many heavy doctors’ bills. It is by tne judi cious use of such articles of diet, that a constitu tion may be gradually built up until strong enough to resist every tendency to disease. Hundreds of subtle maladies are floating arcund us, ready to attack wherever there is a weak point. We may escape many a fata shaft by keeping ourselves well fortified with pare bicod and a properly nourished frame.”— The Cizii Service Gazette. SOLD ONLY IN PACKETS LABELLED JAMES EPPS AND CO Homeopathic Chemists, London.
TO PRINTERS. MACHINE FOR SALE. ) For s a l e. One Secbnd-hand Double Demy Tape Printing MACHINE, in thorough working order, with fillers, moulds, &c., complete. This machine has been replaced by a Double Royal' Wharfedale, which necessitates the Double Demy Machine printing the “ Herald ” and for hand or steampower. and all par ticulars obtained at our • / pffice. For a Country Office this Machine suits admirably, as it can easily be turned by hand, for which we have fitted, a fly wheel and handle. Peicb £7O. WEEKS & DIXON. Ashburton, January 14, 1879 IX7ANTED KNOWN—That Visiting VY Cards, plain or mourning, can be obtained printed in various styles, at the “Herald” and “Guardian” offices, near the Rai w ay Station
Business Notices 6®-THIS ADVERTISEMENT SHOULD BE CAREFULLY READ AND RE MEMBERED BY EVERYONE IN TERESTED IN FENCING. THE PATENT OVAL SAMSON FENCE WIRE Has now been before the public for four years, and during that time 5,000 TONS HAVE BEEN SOLD, Giving very great satisfaction, in proof of which*we hold numerous testimonials from well-known colonists ; and the demand is daily increasing to such an extent, that numerous spurious imitations have lately been introduced in the various markets of Australia and New Zealand, for the sole purpose of damaging the reputation of the -Patent Oval Samson Wire. The Samson Wire Was patented and introduced four years ago in Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, and New Zealand ; and the principal claim set fourth was its being made Oval to prevent fraud. Yet, in the face of these patents, firms—many of respectable standing—have, for the sake of a paltry commission, lent themselves to the intro duction of various spurious imitations, which render them liable to actions at law, and annoyance and disappointment to the users. We would point out to intending pur chasers that any perssn erecting Oval Wire Fences, other than the Patent Oval Sam son, renders himself liable for damages. The Patent Acts on this point are very explicit; therefore, after this notice no excuse can be made. Wehave had instances brought under oui notice where somepersonshave been so un principled as to mix the Spurious Oval Wire amongst the Patent Oval Samson in order to make a sale, and damage the the reputation of the genuine article. We have a great aversion to take legal proceedings in this matter, but shall be compelled to, in self-defence, unless these practices are at once stopped. The public, when purchasing, are there fore cautioned to see that each coil bears a tin tally thus : PATENT OVAL SAMSON WIRE, IN OVAL ; And the Patentee’s Tally or Trade Mark : M B R IN PADLOCK. Manufactured by the Whitecroas Wire Company, Warrington, England. By using the Patent Oval Fence Wire you get a better and cheaper fence than any other, and the best proofs are the imitations already referred to. comprehensive circular as to its ■ advantages, with numerous testimonials • from well-known colonists, will be posted : to any address on application. The state Forests of Victoria are fenced • with the Patent Oval Samson Fence Wire; the one at Dookie is, without doubt, the ’ best Wire Fence in Australia, and people , come from great distances to see it. PRICES GREATLY REDUCED. ADDRESS M Lean Bros. Sc Rigg 3 IMPORTER , 69 ELIZABETH STREET, MELBOURNE.
TEADE MAKE : M B R IN PADLOCK. We undertake through our agents, to deliver the Patent Oval Samson Wire at any port in Australia or New Zealand, either direct from England or Melbourne. Inquiries by telegram promptly answered. REWARD.—Fencers throughout the Colonies who can give information as to the erection of Oval Wire Fences, other than the Patent Oval Samson Wire, will find it to their advantage to communicate with Messrs. M‘Lean Brothers and Rigg, 69 Elizabeth street, Melbourne. Public Notices. “ : GRAIN. ' ROYSE, STEAD, & CO. are prepared to PURCHASE GRAIN or to make ADVANCES ON GRAIN consigned to them for sale or ship ment. C. PERCY COX, Agents for ROYSE, STEAD, & CO., 493 a Ashburton.
Printers and Publishers. IF YOU WANT A NEAT BUSINESS CARD GO TO THE “ GUARDI \N IF YOU WANT WELL-PRINTED CIRCULAR, TRY THE “GUARDIAN” OFFICE, IF YOU WANT AN ATTRACTIVE HANDBILL, TRY THE “GUARDIAN * OFFICE. IF YOU WANT A MAGNIFICENT POSTER, CALL AT THE “GUARDIAN” OFFICE. IF YOU WANT ANY DESCRIPTION OF PLAIN OR ORNAMENTAL PRINTING CALL AT THE “GUARDIAN” OFFICE East Street Noet WEEKS & DIXON, PROPRIETORS. THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, Price Twopence, AN be obtained from the following Agents, who will receive orders i • o Intending Subscribers will please fill up forms, which can be obtained from any of the above Agents. They-wilb by stating on the back '*’" which agent they pay thei?s WEEKS AND Printers and Pdblisbeks oblige der to tlong. |
AG/1880/AG_18800323/MM_01/0001.xml | 3,358 | The Ashburton Guardian.
COUNTY AGRICULTURAL AND SPORTING RECORDER.
YOL. 1,-No. ‘77.]
ASHBURTON, TUESDAY, MARCH 23, 1880.
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Insurance. Liverpool and London and GLOBE INSURANCE COM PANY. Capital £2,000,000. Reserve Fund ... £1,300,000. Grain Insured whilst Growing, in Stook or Stacked. Every other description of Insurance at rates as low as any other office. LOCAL AGENTS. J, Stanley Bruce ... Ashburton, A. R. Markham ... Chertsey 4S4g ATORTH BRITISH AND MEROAN IM TILE INSURANCE COMPANY. Established, a.d. 1809. Capital- ... ... ... £2,000,000 Losses already indemnified... £5,000,000 Reserve ... ... ... £1,156,000 Ashburton Agents— -382g POYNTZ & CO. THE LONDON cS: LANCASHIRE FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Capital —Fully Subscribed, £1,500,000. JURE INSURANCES of all kinds taken at lowest rates, special attention being given to Stack, Farm Building, and other Agricultural Risks. Applications by letter for insurance will be promptly attended to. The London and Lancashire being purely a Fire Company, the whole of its resources are available to meet Fire claims and this feature will at once commend itself to the public, for the resources of the Company can never be applied to the settlement of Life Claims or Marine Losses, but every penny of its Capital (the whole of which could be called up at any time), together with its reserves, are available for Losses by Fire, and offer a complete guarantee that all engagements will be fully carried out. Claims are met with promptitude and liberality. Agents for Ashburton— SAUNDERS BROS. 6 Building Materials. , Ashburton steam saw mills SASH AND DOOR MANUFACTORY. G. PARKIN, Proprietor, BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR. Moore Street, Every description of Timber and Budding Materials in Stock and supplied on most reasonable terms. Plans prepared and Estimates Given ou the shortest notice. 26 BRICKS. rjHE UNDERSIGNED having COM* PLETEB oheir KILN at Ashburton, are prepared to SUPPLY BRICKS, equal tr any made in the Colony, at any Station up or down. Samples to be seen at the Oonpanyi Offices, Ashburton, Rakaia, and V inslow, W. MONTGOMERY & CO f Limited! 32 TOTARA ! TOTARA ! ! TOTARA ! ! ! NOTICE. To members of County Councils, Road Boards, Contractors, and others. THE undersigned desires to notify that he is prepared to supply SAWN TOTARA (or Black Pine) for Bridges, Culverts Slabbing wells, or other purposes, of any dimensions, and in large or small quanti ties to suit customers. ALPHEUS HAYES, Timber Merchant, East street, Ashburton. N.B. —Building Timber, Firewood, Stakes, &c., now on sale at the yards, East street, near Railway station, at lowest current rates, or can be delivered at any station along the line direct from the mills. Firewood by the truck-load at greatly educed prices. 9G7a*—4l3g ARCHERY MATERIAL.—Bows from ss. each. Arrows from ss. doz, H M. JONES, Stationer, Baring Square.
Auctioneers and Commisssion Agents ALFRED HARRISON, AUCTIONEER, COMMISSION AGENT, ETC. SALES, Sales of Stock, Mer chandise, Furniture and Effects, also Pigs, Fowls, and General Produce. WEEKLY SALE Every SATURDAY at 12 o’clock. SALE YA'DS ATTENDED. ntries can be made at my office or at the Yards. Agent for the Transatlantic Fire Insurance Company. 5 BROS. & GUNDRY '_J (LATE BULLOCK IKD CO.), ASHBURTON, General Merchants, Auctioneers, Stock, Station, Estate, ' and Commission Agents. Sales of Stock, Farm Implements, &c., will be held at their Yards, Ashbur ton, and the Tinwald Yards, on alternate TUESDAYS. CASH ADVANCES Made on Stock, Produce, &c. , consigned for Positive Sale. EDMISTON BROS. & GUNDRY. 19 FARMERS AND OTHERS. Messrs, acland, Campbell, & CO. are prepared to supply Farmers and others with Station Stores, Fencing Wire, Fencing Staples, Standards, &c., at Lowest Rates, and of First-class quality. AGENTS FOR THE ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY. CAPITAL £2,000,000 NSURANCES EFFECTED AT LOWEST RATES. ACLAND, CAMPBELL & CO., 65 Auctioneers. pREDK, pAVITT, East Street (Close to the Railway Station) Ashburton, Land and General Commission Agent. Orders taken for—Sydney Drays, Newcastle Coal, and Malvern (by the truck load), Build ing Materials of all kinds, Fencing Wire, Agricultural Implements, English and Ameri can, &c., &c. I POYNTZ & CO., L E STATE, GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS. ' Rents and Debts Collected. Money advanced on Freehold Security. 7 WILLIAM ADAMS, Accountant and General Commission Agent. W. A. has started busines as above in the Cottage next Road Board Office, Ash burton. Tradesmens’ books kept, Accounts Rendered, Rents Collected, Letters Written, business or private, Contractors’ Partnership Accounts Adjusted. Charges Moderate. WILLIAM ADAMS, Next Road Board Office, 512 g Ashburton. W. R. BOYLE, Moore street, Ashburton, Accountant, land, estate, and GENERAL AGENT. Loans negotiated. Absentees represented. Agent for the Victorian Insurance Com pany. Certificated Accountant in Bank ruptcy. 458 g Millers, &c. SAUNDERS BROS., MILLERS, Grain Merchants, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS. Offices — EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Mills — GREAT SOUTH ROAD. AGENTS FOR THE LONDON AND LANCASHIRE FIRE INSURANCE CO And THE WALLSEND COLLLIERY. GRAIN STORED on account of farmers at lowest rates, and received for consignment by rail. TT ~]4 /TOFFAT begs to inform the J_. IVI inhabitants of Ashburton ad surrounding districts that his Wj#S>frLQUR MILL r AT WAKANUI hW COMMENCED WORK, And hopes, by strict attention to busi ness, and turning out a First-class article, to merit a share of public support. Special attention paid to Gristing, and Farmers from a distance can have their Grist ground by return 31
Hotels. BUTLER’S FAMILY HOTEL, ASHBURTON. J. F. BUTLER (Late of Arahura, West Coast) to inform his friends and the public generally that he has opened the above large and commodious hotel, trhich is situated at the CORNER OF CASS AND HAVELOCK STREETS, And is convenient to the Railway Station. Excellent accommodation for travellers, families, and boarders. All wines and spirits of the best brands. One of Alcock’s best billiard tables. 9G5r-417g JOHN TISCH begs to inform his friends and the public that he has TAKEN THE ALFORD FOREST HOTEL, Alford Forest. First-class accommodation at moderate charges. Wines, ales, and spirits of best quality. Good stabling and paddocks. Horses and buggies on hire. A con veyance meets the 11.35 a.m. train at Methven Station, returning at once to Al ford Forest. 598 g THE WHEATSHEAF HOTEL, Wheatstone. Q H. WILLCOCKS, the Proprietor of the above fine Hotel can now offer Acom modation which cannot be surpassed in any house in Canterbury, and wishes to inform his friends vnd the public generally that everything in his power will be done to make his patrons comfortable. The rooms are splendidly furnished and well ventilated. First-class Stabling and Paddocks in connection with the Hotel. Wines and Spirits of the Best Brands. G. H. WILLCOCKS, Proprietor, 138 Wheatsheaf Hotel. Boarding Houses. CENTRAL TEMPERANCE HOTEL, Baring Square (Near Town Hall). E-OPENING of the above commo „ dious and centrally situated Pri te and Commercial Hotel. T. BROADBELT, PROPRIETOR, Is prepared to give Superior Accommoda tion to Boarders and the Travelling Public on REASONABLE TERMS. Weekly Board and Lodging ... £1 Weekly Board ... ... ... 14s. MEALS AT ALL HOURS. Dinner on Saturday from 11.30. Beds (single), Is. Gd. Private Room for Ladies. 153—624 a Publications. NEW ZEALAND WESLEYAN Published Monthly. JUST ARRIVED, the “New Zealand Wesleyan” for March. Price Gd Sold at the Herald and Guardian Office, East Street. WEEKS AND DIXON, Agents. AGRICULTURAL PAPERS. fjpHE PUBLISHERS have much pleasure in intimating to the Farmers of the Couuty of Ashburton, that they havejssued a reprint in pamphlet form of a selection of AGRICULTURAL PAPERS Read before the Lincoln Farmers’ Club, compiled by J. Stanley Bruce, Esq., Price One Shilling. Orders for the above pamphlet, ac companied by thirteen stamps, should be addresssed to WEEKS & DIXON, Publishers, East Street. LMANAC for 1880, printed on a neat card, with Ashburton Direc y, Postal and Railway Guide, can be ained gratuitiously at the “ Guardian ” 710 RMS PRINTED —“To Let” and j “ For Sale ” —can be obtained at tha Gerald Office.
NOTICE TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. WHEN you want any Copper, Zinc, Iron, or Tinware made or re paired, it will be to your interest to con sult JOSEPH HYDE, Moore street, Ashburton, And he will cure all complaints cheaply. 4G9g T. CHAMBERS, jgOOT AND SHOEMAKER, East Street, Ashburton, Boots and Shoes of all kinds Sewn or Pegged, Repairs Attended To. 48 TINWALD STORE. JAMBS ESCOTT, GENERAL STOREKEEPER, IRONMONGER, DRAPER, &c., &c., &c. 3900 FINE Cream-Laid ENVELOPES, No. 6 ; extra secure shape, ONLY 9s. 6d. per 1000; Soo, ss.; 250, 35., NETT CASH. ALSO, — BANK NOTE AND LETTER PAPER WEEKS & DIXON, DIRECT IMPORTERS, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL STATIONERS, ASHBURTON “HERALD” OFFICE. c T. A. GATES, ABINET MAKER, PICTURE FRAME MAKER, AND UNDERTAKER, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, ASHBURTON. 4 JUST ARRIVED. PAPER BAGS, PAPER BAGS. Cj ONFEOTIONERS, Fruiterers, / Grocers, Drapers, Seedsmen, &c., can be supplied with Paper Bags, all sizes, and Printed or Plain. WEEKS AND DIXON, General Printers, East rtrect North. Cl CHOOL Requisites and Artist M Ve rials. H. M. JONES, Statio ler, Bari Sriuare. ***• - JgNVELOPES, NOTEPAPER, EN VELOPES, NOTEPAPER.—The . cheapest ever offered in Ashburton, at the * Herald i Office, Wholesale Depot, Saunders’ Buildings. Stationery
MARBLE CHIMNEY PIECES— ALL PATTERNS AND DESIGNS. WASHING, WRINGING. AND MANGLING MACHINES— ALL SIZES IN STOCK. Business Notices. IRONMONGERY. IRONMONGERY. CHEAPEST HOUSE IN CHRISTCHURCH. F. CROSS & CO, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL IRONMONGERS, Coeneii of Colombo and Hereford Streets, opposite Bank of New Zealand, CHRISTCHURCH, BEG to call the attention of their Customers and the public generally to their varied and well-assorted stock of every description of BUILDERS’ AND GENERAL IRONMONGERY, BRUSHWARE, Ac., &c.; also, always on hand, a large stock of Oils, Paints, Paperhangings, Varnishes, &c, ; also, now landing, ex Elmiranda. from New York direct—Two and Three-Pronged Hay Forks, all lengths ; Two and Three-Bow Hay Rakes ; American Scythe Snathes, Lawn Mowers, and every description of Yankee TRAps , FLy TRAPS ! FLY TRAPS ! RANGES. RANGES. RANGES. CHEAPER THAN EVER. F/NROSS & CO. have now on hand one of the Largest \j Stocks of Scotch and Leamington Ranges in _ the Colonies, and are now offering them at considerably reduced prices, and would call the attention of Architects, Builders, and the public generally to an inspection. RANGES—Watson and Gow’s “Etna,” with cast-iron oven and boiler, 3ft wide—£s. Ditto as above, with oven and side boiler, and bright bands and mould, 3ft. Sin. wide— L 7 10s. Leamington Ranges, all sizes, from 2ft. 9in. to 6ft., and all prices from £4 each. REGISTER GRATES —Fine cast front with brick hack—/d. per inch. Ground front and brick back —lOd. per inch. Wright’s Patent Bivalve, with steel and ormolu bead, all sizes and patterns, from 60s. each. FURNISHING DEPARTMENT. Being overstocked in this Department we are determined to sell at a little over cost, and give our Customers the benefit of the in creased tariS, also to make room for shipments now landing, and to arrive, we invite recent arrivals and others to an inspection. We have also now landing ex Hurunui—OlL CLOTHS, all Widths ; CARPETS of every description ; HEARTH RUGS ; Hessians, striped for Cabinet makers ; Scrim, Ac., Ac. Also, to arrive per Hereford, Pleiades, and other vessels--White Lead, Oils, Varnishes, and Colors of every description. FURNISHING GOOES OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS. CARPENTERS’ TOOLS AT REDUCED
) - All Goods delivered Free within One Mile of Post Office. Country carefully packed, and every attention given. orders 452 g
R CULLEN, GENERAL CARRIER . and FORWARDING AGENT, Burnett street, Ashburton. Trains at tended daily, and all orders promptly at tended to. 4COo FRANCIS PHILIP O’REILLY, Barrister, Solicitor, & Conveyancer, TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON, Next Messrs. Orr and Co.’s. 3620 WM, ANDERSON, SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER, Ashburton, Has always in STOCK a complete assortment of every description of Saddlery, Harness, Whips, Saddlers’ Iron mongery, &c., imported direct from Eng land. Goods to order manufactured on the premises of the best Materials, and at the lowest rates. 11 SHBURTON gTORE. The Oldest Established Business in the County of Ashburton. D. WILLIAMSON AND CO., DRAPERS, GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, TEA, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS. The Best House in Town for MEN’S, BOYS’, AND YOUTHS’ READY-MADE CLOTHING. CELEBRATED BOOT AND SHOE DEPOT. 14 MEDICAL HALL. Established 1874. J M £j AMBRir)GE ’ DRUGGIST, FAMILY AND DISPENSING CHEMIST, Has always in Stock — SPONGES—Honeycomb and Turkey Toilet TRUSSES—Common Circular, Cole’s, Sal mon and Ody’s, Mocmain, &c. ELASTIC STOCKINGS Knee Caps, Wristlets, and Anklets ; Abdominal Belts in Silk and Thread. FEEDING BOTTLES—Mather’s, Maw’s, Dean’s, Stocker’s, Ayrton and Saun ders’, O’Connell’s. INFANTS’ FOODS—Liebig’s, Hard’s, Neave’s, Ridge’s, Nestle’s. COD LIVER OlLS—De.Jongh’s, Lang ton’s, Holler’s, Foxe’s, Southall Bros. PERFUMERY —Piesse and Lubin’s, Rim mel’s, Gosnell’s, Briedenbach’s, Low’s, The Crown Perfumery Company’s PIORSE AND CATTLE MEDICINES. HOMOEOPATHIC MEDICINES—Death and Ross’s, Turner’s, and Martin’s. TEETH CAREFULLY EXTRACTED. BROWN PAPER, strong, and large sheets, at 03d. per lb. WEEKS AND DIXON, Stationers, East street North (near the Railwry Station), Ash , burton. CHRISTMAS Number Young Ladies’ Journal, London Journal, Family Herald, Family Reader, Boys’ Standard, , &c. Just arrived. H. M. Jones, Sta tioner, Baring Square. OFFICE and Pocket Diaries for 1880 H. M. Jones, Stationer, Baring Square. „
Business Notices. J. R. CHAPMAN, jpAINTER, GLAZIER, PAPER HANGER & SIGNWRITER, Importer of Paperhangings, White Lead, Glass, &c. The trade supplied at lowert Wholesale Prices. 17 Auctioneers, &c. J. E. BUCHANAN AND CO., AUCTIONEEBS, LAND AND ESTATE AGENTS, ASHBURTON. PBOPEBTIES. THE following, amongst other PRO PERTIES, are placed in the Auction eer’s hands for LEASE and SALE:— ASHBURTON— A splendid paddock of 5 acres near Township. Six acres close to N. E. Belt. Sections near Gas Works. House and garden, Burnett St. Capital 4-Roomed House, Peter St, ASHBURTON FORKS— -190 acres with splendid Creek. 200 acres in crop, fenced and sub divided. Good house and out buildings. WAKANUI— -100 acres near Moffatt’s Mill. 150 acres in crop. SEAFIELD— -400 acres fenced and subdivided. 196 acres fenced and subdivided. DROMORE -400 acres fenced and subdivided. Good Stable and Cottage. CHERTSEY— A few Township Sections. 150 acres near Railway. J. E. BUCHANAN & Co., 415 g Auctioneers. Public Notices. NEW ZEALAND TRUST AND LOAN COMPANY (LIMITED). QAPITAL SUMS ... £1,000,000. O F £BOO to £20,000 READY TO BE ADYANCED UPON FREEHOLD SECURITIES. Information can be obtained upon appli cation to J. C. M‘DOWALL, Manager, 578 g Hereford street, Christchurch. TO FARMERS. THE UNDERSIGNED are CASH PURCHASERS of WHEAT, OATS, and BARLEY, and are prepared to SHIP WHEAT to the English markets on farmers’ account at the lowest possible cost. P. CUNNINGHAM & CO., 561 g • Ashburton and Christchurch, To Let. TO LET BY TENDER. fT'jO LET, for a term of 5 years, one of 3 the best DAIRY FARMS in Canter bury. It is at Lincoln, being situated within one mile of the Station of the Lin coln and Akaroa Junction Railway, and contains 230 acres, sixty of which are in crop, and the rest laid down in grass. The buildings consist of a four-roomed house, three-stall stable, chaff house, piggeries, etc. Further particulars can be obtained on application at H. Moffatt’s store, Man chester street, Christchurch, or at the Wakanui Mill, Ashburton. Tenders to be sent, addressed “H. Moffatt, Ashburton,” not later than March 20th, 1880. Possession will be given on March 25th, 18805 676 g
Business Notices. JUST ARRIVED, CHOICE ASSORTMENT OF OFFICE AND HOUSEHOLD STATIONERY PAPER BAGS, ACCOUNT BOOKS, DIARIES. &c. To Meet the Requirements or the County of Ashburton, WEEKS & DIXON 7 Are now Importing, direct from the makers, Every description of Commercial, Law, and General Stationery, which they are in a position to supply, wholesale or retail, at prices that will compare favorably with any house in the Colon}-, The Goods now being opened up include a Choice Assortment of Plain and Fancy Note Papers and Envelopes, and| some very superior kinds, ? 10 2 BALES PAPER 10 2 Commercial and Law Stationery Notepapers in great variety Envelopes of the newest styles Inkstands and Bottles Pens and Penholders Pencils and Pencil Cases Account and Pocket Books, Etc. Biscuit Bags Flour Bags Milliners’ Bags. Wholesale and Retail, LIBERAL DISCOUNT FORJUASH. BOOKS (SCRAP, ALBUMS, &c., &c.) We have a small lot of the above, and being desirous of clearing out these articles, we shall be glad to dispose of them at VERY LOW RATES, so as to make room for incoming consigments of General Stationery. WEEKS AND DIXON? | Saunders’ Buildings, EAST 'STREET!} ASHBURTON.
Business Notices. CENTRAL SHOEING FORGE, Tancred street, Railway crossing, (Opposite Orr and 00.’5.) ROBB and BURNS, Agricultural Im plement Makers, General Black smiths, Wheelwrights, Machinists, &c., beg to announce to the public of Ashbur ton that they have commenced business as above, and hope to merit a share of public support. HORSE SHOEING GUARANTEED TO SATISFACTION. 5600 GREENSTREET FORGE, Ashburton Forks. . WILLIAM REYELL, Blacksmith, Wheelright, and Agricultural Machinist, HAYING considerably extended his Business Premises, can guarantee all work entrusted to him to be executed in a thoroughly competent manner, and with despatch. 359 g H A R L E S REID, ASHBURTON SHOEING FORGE, Corner of East and Dodson streets. A large and varied experience in the manufacture and repair of Agricultural Implements and Machinery, warrants C. R. in guaranteeing sound and satis factory material and workmanship. Horses safely and scientifically shod on the spot. 252 JOHN CANTERBURY FOUNDRY, CHRISTCHURCH, Sole Agent for the M'SHERRY GRAIN DRILLS, Will have on sale for next season a full assortment of these machines, varying from 10 to 17 hoes. Hoes, spring and peg, six to seven inches apart. Reapers and Binders by M'Cormick and Wood. Wire and extras for same. All kinds of plough fittings, shares, &c., kept on hand or cast at short notice. Fencing standards and wire, millstones, grindstones, flour dressing silk, leather and indiarubber belting and hose, reaper sections, machine oils, field gates, horse shoes and nails, rivets, bolts, nuts, plate and bar iron, steel, and every requisite for smiths’ work, all kinds of engine and boiler mountings, boiler and gas tubes, &c., &c. Machinery of every description made on the most modern principles and design. Estimates and drawings furnished on application. Indents to Great Britain or America executed on favourable terms. Sole agent for Aveling and Porter, Rochester, England. 6 and 8-h.p. Trac tion Engines by them on sale. Sole agent for John Wallace and Co., of London and Dundee, manufactures of Rolled Joists, &c. Sizes, prices, and cata logues on application. 312 TO FARMERS, LIYERY STABLE KEEPERS, SPORTING MEN, AND OTHERS OWNING HORSES. GEORGE KIDD, Moore Street, BEGS to announce the fact that the PRICE for SHOEING hacks and light draught HORSES is now REDUCED to 7s. per set, and that all horses of this description will be specially attended to by himself. Horses liable to cut are shod on a prin ciple of George Kidd’s own invention, which has proved an effectual cure for brushing. All kinds of blacksmith’s work, and repairs to agricultural machinery of any description done on the shortest notice. GEORGE KIDD, 75c-526a Moore street, Ashburton. Conveyances. ' THE LONGBEACH COACH! aEORGE WILLCOCKS respectfully acknowledges the liberal support which he has received during the short time his Coach has been running, and solicits a continuance of the same. The fares by Willcocks’ coach are exactly 3d. per mile ordinary fares, and lid. per mile for Saturday return. . They are as under— Longbeach to Ashburton, ordinary 55., return Bs. Waterton to Ashburton, 3s. fid. ordi nary, Gs. return. Ashton to Ashburton, 3s. ordinary, sa. return, WTieatstone to Ashburton, 2s. fid. ordinary, 4s. return. SINGLE FARE RETURN ON SATURDAYS. The coach leaves the Booking Office, Quill’s Commercial Hotel, each day at 3.15 ; Post Office, 3.30. 2920 ECOOKSON, Wills Street, runs the , MAIL COACH from Ashburton Railway Station to Green-Street, Alford Forest, and Mount Somers, every Tuesday and Friday, returning Wednesday and Saturday at 8 p.m. METHYEN TO ALFORD FOREST. JOHN TISCH begs to inform the pub lic that his COACH LEAVES AL FORD FOREST DAILY at 9 a.m. for the Methven Railway Station, to meet the 11.25 a.m. train from Christchurch and Rakaia, and returns to Alford Forest at twelve o’clock. Parcels and orders punctually attended to. All unstamped letters taken along the road to be charged at parcel rates. JOHN TISCH, 597 g Alford Forest. CHINIQUY’S LECTURES.—Just Ar rived, New Edition H. M. Jones, Baring Square. |
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STEAMERS LEAYE LYTTELTON AS UNDER. Fob Wellington —Waitaki, This Day, Tuesday, March 23. Passengers by 2.40 p.ta train. To be followed by Rotorua, Friday, March 26. For Napier, Gisborne, Taueanga and Auckland —Rotorua, Friday, March 26. Passengers by 2.40 p.m. train. To be followed by Penguin, Saturday, March 28. Fob Port Chalmers —Tararua, This Day, Tuesday March 20. Passengers by 2.40 p.m. train. To be followed by the Wakatipu, Wed nesday, March 24. Fob Melbourne, via Bluff and Hobart Town Tararua, This Day, Tues day, March 23. Passengers by 2'40 train. To be followed by Te Anau, Tuesday, March 30. Fob Sydney Rotorua, on Friday, March 26. Fob Picton, Nelson, Tabanaki, and Manukau —Waitaki, This Day, Tues day, Marsh 23.
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The Ashburton Guardian. COUNTY AGRICULTURAL & SPORTING RECORDER TUESDAY, MARCH 23, 1880.
The result of this year’s harvest is not so satisfactory as we had hoped—not that the yield has been disappointing on the whole, but that many prudent farmers, who farmed their land in proper style, and according to well estab'ished rides for its cultivation by a rotation of crops, will not reap the advantage from a monetary point of view that the abundant yield of every thing they have raised should have led them to expect. This year a far greater extent of land has been under cultivation than ever before, and as a consequence aH cereals were raised in correspondingly larger quantity. The greatest increase, however, on the acreage under any par ticular grain is that which this year bore oats. Had oats been an exportable article the great quantity raised would not have mattered so much, but as the crop is one that is almost wholly disposed of in colonial markets, it naturally follows that an overplus means a very great loss to the farmers who have been unfortunate enough to be growers of a large quantity of that grain. Of course, many and un expected changes may take place between the reaping of two harvests, and there is no saying what vicissitudes the value of oats may go through before next harvest is reaped, but meanwhile the prospects are that oats will be very low-priced during the winter. There is every chance that wheat will realise a good figure, and that barley will be worth money, but sup posing that every grain growing centre had been as fortunate as New Zea land has been this year, in reaping an abundant, or even a fair average harvest, there can be little doubt chat our abund ance would have been of very little value to us. Is it wise, then, for the colony to keep on, in the face of a possibly universal good harvest, putting all its eggs in one basket, end trusting wholly and solely, as the Canterbury plains seem to do, to the results of the plough? We know that we cannot be wiped out as a grain-producing country, but when grain ceases, as it some years must, to be a profitable in dustry, is it not better that some atten tion should be given by every farmer to the rearing of stock. In these columns practical correspondents who know this county well, have now and again pointed 00 1 the mistake of trusting wholly to g am growing for a return from the land in farmers’ hands, and urged the advisa lYeness of making it do its share in raising a proportion of stock. Hitherto the great objection to stock raising has been that which is now raised against over-cropping in oats —that beyond the colonial market there is no outlet. Farmers, as a rule, are slow to adopt new things, and are certainly not the class from which agita tors and reformers are drawn, but we "micy they ought to look to this question of stock - raising, and in their Farmers Clubs and Agricul tural and Pastoral Associations give it full consideral ion. The fact that the millions of beef and mutton catei’s in Great Britain and the Continent can now be reached from Australia by the new meat-freezing process is certainly worth a thought, and the stock raising powers of tins colony, and these plains especially, are undeniable. The question, we say, is woi ih thinking over and agitating. It is now believed that the Bell-Coleman sys ■em of meat preserving need not be con fined to steamers, but will answer equally well in sailing vessels properly fitted for the purpose. The enterprising New Zea land Shipping Company are making in quiries in this direction, and we may expect to hear soon what has been the result of these. In any case, with a line of boats in weekly communication with Melborneaud Sydney, any one, or all, of wlu'ch may easily be fitted up with a Bell- Goleman freezing apparatus (it only oc cupies ten feet of space) we could be able to consign large quantities of surplus meat for shipment from either of the Australian ports above-mentioned. The cost of delivering the frozen meat in London (shipped from Australia) is a penny per pound; and it is calculated that New Zealand meat could be conveyed to Aus tralia for a half penny per pound, if regu lar shipments were to be made, so that the cost to London from the colony would only be three half-pence. We gain the foregoing figures of cost from a con temporary who has evidently been at some pains over the subject, and we have every reason to believe the calculations correct. The whole question is worth agitating, as we look upon it as beingof importance to the farming community especially, and to the whole colony also, inasmuch as the prosperity of the farmers is the main spring of the colony’s success. But it will be useless to move in the matter un less the whole farmers of New Zealand as one body support a movement in the direction hinted at. We fancy it only re quires the Agricultural Associations of the colony, and the Chambers of Com merce, to initiate steps that will place New Zealand in direct communication either with Australia or with England, in the article of frozen meat, and that done, wo will have no fear that the future of our plains will hang upon the one string of a sheaf band. We might add that the freezing system is not alone available for meat, but butter and other perishable pro duce may also be carried fresh to the Euiopean market, and this in itself ought to be an inducement for all interested in the produce of the land to tarn their at tention to bringing the Bell-Coleman pro cess into use for the benefit of 'his colony.
The Ivess Libel Case. —The evidence in this case, as published in the “ Mail,” has been reprinted in pamphlet form, and circulated amongst the newspapers of the colony. Teachers’ Examination. —At the Nor mal School yesterday the teachers’ ex amination in classes D and E opened. The numbers present were—males, 28; fe males, 27. Irish Relief. —Those gentlemen who took subscription lists for the Irish reb’ef are requested to hand the amounts they have collected to the Mayor as soon as possible. Harvest Thanksgiving. —The services of the Presbyterian Church, Rakaia, on Sunday, were conducted by the Rev. Mr. Westbrook, and special thanks were of fered to the Almighty for the harvest. Larrikinism. —Four larrikins were yes terday dealth witli by the Christchurch R.M. for assaulting Constable M‘Donagh. Three were fined three guineas each or a week in gaol, and a fourth LI, or 96 hours. Ships v. Railways. —lt was anticipated early in the grain season that the only hitch in getting rid of the grain would he the difficulty in discharging from the trucks to the ships at the wharves at port, and the railway folks all agreed that the ships could not take the grain in fast enough. We now hear the reverse is the case, the ships or their skippers are all crying out for “ more grain.” The Mount Somers Railway. —The Mount Somers railway will he officially opened for traffic to-day. The railway officials from Christchurch, comprising Mr. Simpson, and Mr. Cuthbert, engineers, and Mr. F. Back, traffic manager, will arrive by the express train, and the Mount Somers train will start almost imme diately afterwards from Ashburton, reach ing the Mount Somers end at about one o’clock, and returning after refreshments, in time for the returning express. Unregistered Dogs. —The police have been out on the hunt, and have scented out a considerable number of dogs whose owners have not dubbed up the regulation
ten shillings for a stamped collar. The scent is still warm, and many more will be added to the list shortly. The first in stalment of unlawful dog-keepers was dealt with to-day, when the R.M. fined, each LI. The names are Turton, Gale, and Pender. No summons had been served on John Graham, and he didn’t appear. Affecting Scene. —It was the some what unusual experience of the Rev. R. J. Westbrooke, on Sunday afternoon, to perform the burial rites over the graves of three infants, at one time, that had all died in one night in the township of Rakaia. The infants were those of Mr. Tucker, Mr. Gaarder, arid Mr. Boucher, and the fact of so many families being affected by the several deaths brought a largo number of friends to the cemetery. Drunks. —On Saturday the following drunks were disposed of at the Resident Magistrate’s Court : —D. Galbraith, 40s. fine or 48 hours’ imprisonment ; M‘Claf ferty, 10s. fine, or 24 hours’ in gaol; the same for 0. Johnstone ; while a vagrant named J. L. Smith was dismissed with a caution. To-day, W. Jones was fined 20s. for drunkenness, or go to gaol for 48 hours, while Samuel Whiteside, for the same offence was remanded for seven days, to “ suffer a recovery ” from the effects of his boosum. Nabrow Escape. —A man last night jumped off the last train from Christ church, just as it was drawing up at the station, and before it had stopped. He missed his footing and fell, and he had as narrow an escape as possible of getting his head severed from his body. Fortunately for him, however, he just cleared the wheels, and took a new lease of his life. This new lease, however, has a likelihood of being taxed by the R.M. to-day, as the luxury of jumping from a train in motion is one our stationmaster very properly denies to any man without a subsequent interview with the Magistrate, and the passenger who last night indulged in the luxury, was rescued from the jaws of death only to be handed over to the police man. Hung-up Again. —The great water supply scheme of the Borough Council was again discussed last night, and again considered of so unimportant a character that the acceptance of the tenders sent in was postponed for ten days, to enable the Councillors to discover whether water would run down hill or not. We thought everything had been made so plain to the non-engineering minds of the Borough Council that there wo»ld be no doubt as to the settlement of the job. If tlie pro gress of this small work is to be as rapid as other projected ones in the part of the Council, we should say that the prospect of the tenders being opened is very re mote. Anniversary Sermons were preached on Sunday in connection with the Primitive Methodist Sunday School by the Rev. Thomas Sadler, of Geraldine. The children of the Sunday school sung at intervals several pieces with much spirit, and at the con clusion of the evening sermon several of the juveniles rendered, with evident ac curacy and taste, a selection of recitations. A tea meeting is to be held in the Town Hall on Friday next, to be followed by a public meeting, the chief features of which will, wo understand, be the rendering of some choice music, at which the choir and friends have been at persistant practice for a considerable time past. The Weather. —The rain on Sunday has been the cause of much damage to grain stacked at the railway stations. At Dromore and Chertsey especially a largo number of stacks have been stored outside the goods shed, in many cases on the bare ground, and with a very insufficient cover ing, in the shape of tarpaulins. On Sun day afternoon there could not have been less than 3,000 sacks uncovered at Chertsey station, and at Dromore perhaps half that amount, whilst a number of the tarpaulins were being blown about by the south-west gale, by which the ends of the sacks were exposed. Seeing that most of this grain is for shipment, it will be neces sary to shoot and dry it before sending it forward to port. It would be far better for farmers to hold their grain in safety on their own farms for a month or two, than to take the risk of a return from the London market market for a damaged sample, the value of which at home would be less than the freight and railway carriage. Templar Entertainment. —A meeting of the Star of the East Lodge of Good Templars was held on Saturday night in the Templar Hall, to which the public were invited. Notwithstanding the threatening character of the weather a very fair audience assembled, and a sur prisingly good programme of vocal music was presented—consisting of solos, duets, and trios, and one or two very well given readings. The duties of Chairman were very happily discharged by Councillor St. Hill, the father of the Lodge, and a short and pithy address on temperance was given by Brother Isaac Scott. It was intimated that during the winter these open meet ings would be frequent, and that arrange ments had been made for a course of public lectures, to be delivered by local gentlemen.
Thanksgiving Service. —The threaten ing aspect of the weather on Sunday morn ing, no doubt accounted for the rather scanty attendance at the Wesleyan Church yesterday morning, the service at which had previously been announced to be a thankful recognition of the harvest now' being gathered in. There was not much display in the shape of cereals, &c., a simple sheaf of grain on either side of the rostrum being the only noticeable feature in that respect. The Rev. W. Ke.ill took for his subject the anointing of Mary at the Saviour’s feet with the alabaster box of ointment. The tenor of his remarks was that a recognition of blessings re ceived were justifiable, and thank offer ings for blessings in prospective were also justifiable. Referring to the costliness of Mary’s offering, the preacher remarked that there was a propriety also in the gifts of the congregation being profuse on ac count of the mercies received from God. In concluding his discourse the rev. gentleman drew attention to the diversity of opinion which existed with reference to these thankofferings. The objections of Judas to the gifts of Mary represented the opinions of a certain class who thought such offerings out of place, but the men who made such objections were generally those who would sweep away the Sabbath, the Bible, and every vestige of religion—even the name of God itself, but yet failed to supply, like Judas, anything in their place. Ashore and Afloat —For several weeks a company of local amateurs have been bestowing most painstaking study upon rehearsals of the interesting drama, “ Ashore and Afloat,” with a view to its production to an Ashburton audience, and the preliminary announcement of its per formance has appeared. We do not know that the exact date has been fixed, but assuredly will be within the next ten days. The cast of characters, which wo have been shown, includes the names of some old friends, whose faces have long been familiar on the Ashburton boards, and some, whose patronymics are strangers to us, but we are assured the rehearsals have been eminently satisfactory, and pro phecies of the success of the piece are made with groat enthusiasm by those who have had the privilege of being present at the “ drill.” The company are fortunate in the possession of able management, both from a business point of view and from a theatrical standpoint, and if suc cess cannot be commanded it is certainly deserved. But the company’s greatest strength will undoubtedly lie in its scenery. Mr. Charles Bourko, who has
on more than one occasion exhibited con siderable talent in scene painting, has been devoting all his spare time to the pi-oduction of the needful scenery, and his labors have been very successful. They have been very extensive indeed, as may be gathered from the fact that 500 yards of canvas have been absorbed, in the the delineation of no less than 17 distinct representations. From what we can learn no expense and no labor have been spared by the company, both individually and collectively in the preparation of “Ashore and Afloat,” and it only wants the hearty patronage of the townspeople on the night of its performance to make the event a great one.
The Bank of N.Z.—Sir Penrose Julyan has joined the London Directory of the Bank of New Zealand. Presbyterian.—The Rev. Mr. Bruce, agent of the Presbyterian Church in New Zealand, has resigned. The Gross Amount collected in Vic toria for the relief of the distress in Ire land has now reached over L 19,000. Stephen Longfellow, nephew of the poet, has been held for trial in Boston for forging the name of the latter to a cheque for 1000 dollars Bad Grog.—lt is an old saying that drink is a bad thing, especially bad drink, and the especial part of the proverb is believed in by the Maoris, one of whom, at the Orakei Parliament, on Saturday, said Government ought to take steps to save the natives from being poisoned by bad grog. Antimony.—The “ Tuapeka Times” says :—“ A sample of stone from Waipori has been shown to us, exhibiting rich in dications of antimony. We hope to hear soon of that industry becoming a leading one in that quarter. ABrbadßow. —Inconsequence of the bread at the Parramatta Gaol being con sidered bad, the prisoners refused to re ceive, it, and several threwit over the walls. All the warders were called together, as a mutiny was expected. Bread and biscuits were obtained from neighboring shops,, which quietened the prisoners. Shag Point Coal.—A year ago there were only 25 or 30 men employed in the Shag Point Coal Company’s mines. Now there are nearly 90, and there is every in dication that the end of the present year will see a still further increase in the number of hands employed, and a corres ponding increase in the business of the company. Wakened Up.—A minister named Craig purchased a whistle, and when his hearers went to sleep he emitted from it a very shrill sound. All were awake and stood up to hear him. “ Well,” he said, “ you are smart specimens of humanity,” as he slowly gazed at his wondering people ; “ When I preach the Gospel you go to sleep; when I play the fool you are awake. ” Philosophy.—One ought to get as much consolation as possible out of his grievances. We always admired the cheerful and hopeful spirit of the colored man, who, when struck by lightning, simply, rubbed the abraded spot of his skull and remarked, “ Dat makes free times I’ve been struck ; now I shouldn’t wonder if it let me alone.” Drunken Mourners. —A shocking spectacle was witnessed at an interment at Kircaldy, in Scotland, a short time ago. Nearly all the mourners had become so in toxicated that one of them, when lowering the coffin into the grave, staggered forward and fell into the tomb. He became jammed between the descending corpse and the side of the grave, and was ex tracted with difficulty, Russia and the Cotton Trade.— About a dozen of the most eminent Russian cotton manufacturers lately set out for Fgypt with intent to buy enor mous quantities of raw material, and hire all the largest plantations on the banks of Nile. The chief aim, it would seem, of these merchants, who are stated to be conjointly worth about 20,000,000 roubles, is to shake off the yoke of the English and of the Liverpool market. Choked ey a Dead Hog.—John Wilson, of Paris, Ky., tied together the feet of a freshly-dressed hog that ho pro posed to steal, and putting his head between the legs, carried the hog on his shoulders. In climbing a fence the hog fell on one side and he on the other, and he was found in the morning dead. The legs of the animal had pressed his throat tight against the fence, and his feet could not touch the ground. He choked to death. Treeless lowa is being transformed into a forest covered country, by a law which remits certain taxes for five years on every acre of fruit, and ten years on every acre of forest trees planted and kept alive. Over 75,000 acres of fruit and forest trees have been planted, and 200,000d015. have been remitted in taxes. A “Mystery.”—The Cork police are busy just now investigating a “ mystery.” It appears that on the strand about a mile from Cork there has been found a parcel tied with a piece of rope, and con taining the arm and hand of a man and the hand apparently of a woman. The parcel was weighted with stones. Snake Bite.—A daughter of- Mr. Kirby, dairyman, Sydney, aged 10 years, was recently severely bitten by a black snake. The mother immediately sucked the wound, and the father applied some of Underwood’s antidote, when no ill results followed. The same day a valu able foal belonging to Mr. Kirby was bitten, and it died shortly afterwards. Two children in the same family have been bitten, and cured by the same means. Death op a Wealthy Chief.—Hoterene (Shortland), an influential chief of Grahamstown district, and father of Wi Taipara, the leading chief of Hauraki, died on Saturday morning. Ho was enormously rich, and leaves LI,OOO to be
Death op a Wealthy Chief. — Hoterene (Shortland), an influential chief of Grahamstown district, and father of Wi Taipara, the leading chief of Hauraki, died on Saturday morning. Ho was enormously rich, and leaves LI,OOO to be spent on his tangi. The township of Shortland was named after him, and the deceased chief was one of the largest land owners of the district. Taipara is his heir. The Yalue of a Good Nose. —The influence of nasal respiration on the ear is illustrated by Mr. George Gatlin in his history of “The North American In dians.” Among 2,000,000 Indians he found not one who was deaf or breathed through the mouth, except three or four deaf mutes; and in the memory of the chiefs of 150 tribes not one case of deaf ness could bo remembered to have oc curred. This is explained by the mother always closing the mouth of the cliild whenever it attempted to breathe through it. The Jewish Sabbath. —If (says the “Jewish Chronicle”) there be an error of Christendom which, more than any other, has separated the Synagogue from the Church, and placed between them an im passable gulf, it was the audacious, arbi irary transfer of the Sabbath from the seventh to the first day. It showed the Synagogue to what length the Church was prepared to go in its horror of Judaising. She did not hesitate to make void the Ten Commandments, if only thereby she could prove that she had nothing in com mon with the detested religion of Moses. The Religion of Confucius. —The re h'g’on of Koong-foo-tsze—rendered Con fucius by the early Jesuits —is almost ex clusively moral in its nature. Its ethics are not much behind those of Christianity. It asserts , in the negative form the great fundamental rule of the Saviour, namely: “ Do not to others what you would not wish they should do unto yon.” In the religious aspect it inculcates the worship of ancestors who represent the principle of life]
A Good Young Man. —An audacious theft has come to light in Dunedin. A young man (says the “Times”), now in custody on a serious charge, being the possessor of a good voice, favored the choir of a certain church in this city on a recent Sunday evening by his presence and assis tance. Several pieces of sacred music went a missing that evening, only to turn up again in the possession of the young man upon his arrest. To sing in a church choir for the purpose stealing the music is surely the acme of criminal impudence. The Dunedin Murder. —A Dunedin telegram of Saturday’s date says : —One of the detectives this afternoon discovered,'in the vicinity of the northern cemetery, a coat, which has been identified as the one usually worn by the prisoner Butler, charged with the murder of the Grant family. In the same neighborhood was found a salmon tin of the same brand as that purchased by the prisoner on the murder. The other clothes belonging to Butler were found in the bush this after noon. A Very Plucky Policeman.—On Saturday night, shortly after midnight (says the Press), Constable McDonough arrested a man named John Maiden in the act of assaulting another man, whom he had on the ground. Three or four larri kins immediately set on the constable and succeeded in rescuing the man from his custody, and they all got away. Constable McDonough, however, in a very _ plucky manner followed them up, and assisted by Sergeant Barlow, managed to arrest all four in a quarter of an hour afterwards in Cathedral square, and took them to the lock-up. The Planet Mars. —Several remark able seas —including inland seas, some of them connected and some not connected by straits with still larger seas—are now definable in the southern hemisphere of the planet Mars, in which, as in the case also with the Earth, water seems to be much more widely spread than in the northern hemisphere. There is, for ex ample, a southern sea exceedingly like the Baltic in shape ; and there is another and still more remarkable sea, now defined by the observation of many astronomers — one near the equator, a long straggling arm, twisting almost in the shape of an Salaid on its back, from east to west, at least 1000 miles in length, and 100 miles in breadth. Meat Preserving. —The meat preser ving works at Woodlands (says the “Southland Times”) will commence operations within the next few days, when employment will be afforded to a consider able number of hands. Wc understand that a large number of cattle are expected to be brought forward and disposed of on the terms offered by the Company. It seems that meat in 21b tins is now in great favour in the Home Country, and for the future this size will be mostly pro duced. Arrangements have been made for sending the meat per steamer from the Invercargill jetty to Port Chalmers, where it is to be shipped to London, the ter minal charges and excessive rates on the railway line to the Bluff having brought about this determination on the part of the managers of the Company. A Freemason No Catholic. —ln New York a member of the Roman Catholic Church, who subsequently joined the order of Masons, purchased a family burial plot in the Catholic cemetery, wherein several of his family were in terred. At his decease it was desired to bury his remains in the same plot, but the Church resisted, and a lawsuit ensued. The Court decided that the plot had been sold for burial pui’poses, and paid for, and that deceased, as purchaser, was entitled to interment. The fact of consecration of ground not being recognised by the com mon law, could not be taken into con sideration. This decision, therefore satis factorily settles a long-mooted paint. Nice State op Affairs. —The “ Otago Daily Times” has it, upon the cautious and reliable authority of one who speaks from experience that, omitting altogether the larger retail grocers, drapers, &c., in Dunedin who mix the wholesale in many cases with their retail businesses, the small retailers—a very host, lying thickly along Princes and George streets, and streets contiguous and suburban—have on their books about an average of from LI,OOO to L 1,500 each, and that the aggregate of book debts cannot be much, if at all, under a sum ranging from L 200,000 to L 300,000, say a quarter of a million sterling, apart entirely from current bills of exchange under discount by the banks. The Octagon Fire. —One of the vic tims by the fire at the Octagon, Dunedin, was a man named Swan, who had a wife and family in Scotland. His Worship the Mayor of Dunedin on Wednesday received the following letter from the Provost of Leith, dated January 7th; —“I duly re ceived your letter of November 6bh last, with its enclosure, and arranged that the British Linen Company should pay over to Mrs. Swan, 19, Ferriers street, in small suras, as she might require them, the amount trans mitted (L 65 10s). She is deeply grateful for this unlooked-for assistance, and de sires me to convey to you and to the sub scribers her heartfelt thanks for the kind consideration shown to her in Lor forlorn condition.—l am, &c., John Hendeb son.”
The Otago Trout Streams. Mr. Dryden Grieve last week took from Upper Taieri streams some splendid trout—one 201 b. in weight, 34 inches in length, and 31 inches in girth. It was taken with a minnow. Another fish turned the scale at 101 b., and several others were between three and six pounds. The capture of the 201 b. fish—the largest, wo believe, yet taken in the colony—will no doubt have the effect of turning the attention of sportsmen to the Upper Taieri, where good accommodation can be found at Tannahill’s Hotel, while Mr. Grieve will be glad to do the honors of the stream. As illustrating the capacities of our rivers in this part of Otago for the breed ing of trout (says the “Bruce Herald”) we are able to state that a male fish, weighing ll|lb., was taken on Saturday last in Lovell’s Creek, just below the old bridge, by Mr. Fraser, the storekeeper. The same party caught, during the pre vious week, two fish of 51b. and Gib. re spectively. A Chiniquy Incident.— A rather sin gular incident occurred on the arrival of Pastor Ohiniquy at the railway station on Saturday evening (says the “Southland News ”). When the train came in the constables on duty formed an opening through the crowd opposite the entrance, so that there should be no hitch or stop page of any kind, and it was naturally ex pected that the pastor would avail himself of this lane. It happened, however, that the carriage which he occupied was not quite close to the place, and so the Pastor and those who were with him pushed through the crowd, passed out into the passage, and had entered a cab and were being driven off while the majority of those present were awaiting his appearance. At this stage the Rev. Father Larkin, who had travelled inthe same carriage, came through the opening, and the impression became general among those to whom the genial priest was not known that he was Pastor Ohiniquy. Any doubt that might have been felt on the point was removed by a railway official, who took in the situation at a glance and wickedly whispered, loud enough t* be heard by those around, “That’s the man.” And thus it happened that many people left the station without seeing the object of their curiosity. It is said that when the circumstance was mentioned to Father Larkin he fully appreciated the joke, goodhumouredly remarking “You see what a fine presence does."
TELEGRAPHIC.
LATEST FROM EUROPE. ( Renter’s 7 degrains.) London, March 10. The total quantity of wheat afloat for Great Britain is 1,810,000 qrs. New Zealand 5 per cent. (10‘40 scrip) loan, JO4A The House of Commons has adjourned until Wednesday next, when the dissolu tion will take place. Information has been received of the seizure of two Italian vessels by an Aus trian man-of-war. The former were con veying arms and ammunition to the Albanians, and the Austrian commander, upon receiving information of their mission, seized the Italian vessels as smugglers. London, March 20. The Oxford and Cambridge boat race, which was to have taken place to-day, could not be rowed, owing to the heavy fog. The contest will come off on Mon day. The home mails via Suez, were delivered in London yesterday. Four and a-half per cent. New Zealand loan, 96. Washington, March 20. The committee appointed by Congress to inquire into the question of Chinese ?mm ; gratidn has issued its report. The complete exclusion of the Chinese from the United States is strongly recommended by the Committee. London, March 18. Three per cent, consols, 97|. New Zealand securities unchanged. The total reserve of notes and bullion in the Bank of England is L 17,718,256.
The wheat and tallow markets are un changed. The Nihilist Hartmann, who was de ported by the French Government to England, when his extradition was de manded by the Russian Government, has publicly confessed he was the principal author of the attempt made last year at Moscow on the life of the Czar. Hart mann is shortly going to America. Constantinople, March 18. A popular rising of a somewhat serious character having taken place at Smyrna, the various foreign Consuls have sum moned war vessels from their respective countries as a precautionary measure. AUSTRALIAN. Melbourne, March 19. The Australian cricketers sailed to-day for England in the Garonne. The Hon. F. F. Sargood, M.L.C., who is visiting England, will represent Victoria on the Colonial Defence Commission, and will further act as a member of the Board of the Agent-General to further, the in terests of Victoria in London. It is stated here that the New Zealand Railway Commission is desirous of secur ing the services of Mr. Higginbotham, the former Bngineer-in-Ohief of the Victorian Railways. It is further stated that Mr. Higginbotham has been communicated with by the New Zealand Government. The new Government contemplate mak ing important reductions in the expenses connected with the collecting of the Land Tax. Sydney, March 20. A crowded meeting of the members of the School of Arts was held last night, at which it was decided, by a small majority, to rescind the resolution in favor of open ing on Sundays, passed at the meeting on Ist inst. Hennessy’s brandy, bulk quarters, 11s. 3d. to 11s. Cd. ; kerosene, diamond, Is. 3d. per gallon, Devoe’s Is. Old. per gallon. Rice, Patna, Ll 9 per ton ; New Zealand oats 2s. to 2s. 4d. per 40 lbs. ; maize, Is. Gd. to 2s. 3d. per 00 lbs. ; candles, D. R. J. ”s, 7d. to7|d. per lb. Adelaide, March 20. The P. and 0. steamship Siam, with the inward Suez mail, arrived here to-day. Adelaide wheat, 4s. 7d. per bushel; Adelaide flour, country, LlO ss. to LlO 7 6d. ; market dull. Freights 525. 6d. s. 555. Brisbane, March 20. The law points have been decided against the bushranger Wells, and he will be hanged.
INTERPROVINCIAL.
Wellington, March 20. Government have sent a memo to the Secretary of the Benevolent Institution, authorising him to engage 30 men to be immediately forwarded to Murimotu Plains for the purpose of road-making. Blenheim:, March 23. A heavy rain has fallen during the last three days, overflowing the rivers, and flooding the greater part of the town to the depth of several feet. Ho church services were held yesterday except in the Roman Catholic chapel, and to-day business is almost entirely suspended. Nelson, March 22. William Stuart, photographer, who had recently been living at Motueka, was missed on Friday last, and search was made and continued till this morning, when his body was discovered near the cemetery. It appears he wrote to his mother on Friday last, intimating that he intended destroying himself. An inquest is to be held shortly. Timaku, March 20. The sheep riot cases terminated to-day by the Bench declaring they should never have been brought before the Court, and without calling for the defence, simply binding McLeish in LSO and two sureties of L 25, and Bull, the chief cudgelist, in L2O and two sureties of LlO, to keep the peace. Timarh, March 22. Narrow escapes from several fatal ac cidents occured tin's afternoon. The horses of an express waggon bolted down the footpath in the main street. The pas sengers were scattered in every direction, and a child 5 years old was pulled aside just in time to escape being driven over. A boy of 12 fell on the path and missed the wheels by rolling himself over the kirb. The new boat, built for the harbor engineer, was launched on Saturday, and the same night it broke loose, and was smashed amongst the concrete blocks. Dunedin, March 22. Burglaries are greatly on the increase here. Two were reported last night. At the Police Court this morning, Butler was charged with the murder of the Dewar family. A lot of evidence was taken, and prisoner was remanded till Monday next. Mr. Daniel Haggart, an early settler at Clutha, died suddenly, aged 80. The premises of Wong Tape, Chinese merchant, Stafford street, were broken into last night and Ll5O in notes and gold stolen. The strangest part of the affair is that fifty sovereigns and four pieces of gold in the same chest were not abstracted. The inquest concludes on Tuesday, the only witnesses being Inspector Mallard and Dr. Brown. From evidence it ap pears that the prisoner Butler—who had been under police surveillance since his discharge from gaol on Feb. 16 —was seen by Detective Bain on the Saturday pre vious to the murder. On a former occa sion he said to Detective Bain after asking for work —“ I want to do well for myself this time, and would like to get work, because if I break loose again I will be one of the most desperate tigers ever let loose in a community.” Bain got him some manual work at Ravensbourne. He had previously asked to be introduced to some of the newspaper editors, as he was desir ous of writing some articles for them. A cake of 443 ounces, from 400 tons of stone, was sent down from the Tipperary claim to-day.
Invercargill, March 22. Another destructive fire occurred at Guthrie and Larnach’s mill, which was burned down on the 11th inst. A heap of sawdust which had been smouldering since the last fire, burst out yesterday, and des troyed about GO,oooft. of sawn timber. The lire is still burning.
GREAT FLOODS IN THE NORTH
FAMILIES IN DANGER—A CHILD DROWNED. GREAT LOSS OF PROPERTY. (by telegraph.) Wellington, March 22. Heavy rains have caused serious land slips on the Featherstone railway, which will obstruct traffic for three or four days. In some places embankments have been carried away and will take considerable time to repair. Floods have also occurred in the Hutt river, but no damage has yet been done. Palmerston North, March 22. Most disastrous floods occurred between Saturday and mid-day yesterday, damage amounting to thousands of pounds being done. The flood could not be the result of the rain, as in Manawatu it had not been raining for twelve hours. It is supposed it must have been raining up the ranges for days. Manawatu river, at Pal merston, rose seven feet in four hours, over-flowed the bank, and spread over the country. The Maoris at Hokowhitu had taken to the canoes. Ghenstone’s farm was completely surrounded by water which stood six inches on the verandah. The inmates, four men and a woman were imprisoned until five last evening, when a boat was launched, and after some diffi culty they were rescued and conveyed to the Fitzhorbert side. There were six feet of water on the Gorge road, and inmates of houses were being taken out in boats. On the Foxton read all the settlers were flooded out, the rails were washed away, and five feet of water was covering the line between Jockey Town und Otoiua bridge. On Saturday night a settler named Shannan attempted to escape with his wife and children in a trap. Going along the road a log struck the wheel and turned the trap over. His wife was swept away, and was only saved with great diffi culty, but the little girl of two years was drowned. The body was recovered this morning in a side drain. The destruction of property is something immense. The Maoris say there has been nothing like it for 20 years. The flood has gone down considerably since morning, but is now raining hard, and fears of a renewal are en tained.
THE CARANDINIS.
The Carandinis gave their first concert in Ashburton at the Town Hall last night. There was a very good attendance, and the audience was decidedly an appreciative one. Mias Marie Carandini and Miss Deakin opened the concert with a care fully and tastefully executed selection from “ Martha.” These young ladies are the only members of the company who are new to us, and no doubt equally so to our readers, and of them we propose to speak first. Miss Carandini, besides being a graceful pianist, possesses a sweet, rich soprano, thoroughly adapted to the true rendering of ballad music. By her per fect control over the notes in the upper register of her voice, she is enabled to bestow effectual embellishments upon the text, and to impart to the piano passages an amount of pathetic tenderness unob tainable in most sopranos. This was especially noticed by us in her rendering of Cowen’s exquisite song, “ It was a dream.” The commencement of what may be called the major part was sung pianissimo, and, as may be supposed by those who are acquainted with this touch ing air, with groat effect. We should be inclined to pronounce Mias Carandini’a singing of this song as faultless were it not that we entirely disagree with her in her idea of the way in which the words, “it was a dream,” should be sung. It appears to us contrary to the very spirit of the words that the two last should be dipt, and sung as if forming but one word. As an operatic singer, Miss Caran diui was not so successful. The gentle ness which gave such a charm to her ballads, was out of place in the operatic selections, and there was a marked want of energy and histrionic power. It will be as a singer of ballads, and essentially ballads of a tender and pathetic nature, that Miss Carandini will take her position with the music loving public. Miss Deakin has a very rich mezzo soprano of fair compass, and acquitted herself well in the only song allotted to her—so well, in deed, that wo were surprised to see that her name had been entirely omitted from the vocal portion of the second part. Though it is many years since we have had the pleasure of hearing Madame Carandini, her voice seemed to us as fresh and vigorous as ever. Her singing of Millard’s cavatina, “ Waiting,” was a truly brilliant performance and richly de served an encore. It is, however, with her Scotch ballads that Madame Carandini is particularly effective. For her “ Jessie, the Flower o’ Dumblane” she obtained a rapturous encore, and in response gave that ever-charming ballad “ Cornin’ thro’ the rye.” Mr Sherwin is as usual very useful in concerted pieces, to which he strictly confines himself. In Mr Gordon Gooch (whom we recollect seeing in former years under a less pretentious patronymic) we see little of improvement. Taken all round, his voice is a full and pleasing bass, but without any great compass and defi cient in strong upper notes, and quite un fitted to cope with such songs as, “Ifear no foe” and “The Yeoman’s Wedding.” “ Jack’s Yarn” was more within his reach, and secured for him a well deserved encore. We omitted to mention tnat Miss Caran dini was loudly encored for her rendering of “It was a dream,” and gave as a substi tute “ Take me to thy heart again.” The concerted pieces were all sung well, espe cially the quartette, “ The Blue Bells of Scotland,” and the closing chorus, “ The Merry Gipsies.” Altogether the enter tainment was a most successful one. To night the second and last concert will take place, when an entirely fresh programme will be offered.
The Christchurch Revibiv. The number of men likely to take part in the Review, on Easter Monday, now amounts to over 1700 rank and file, the latest ad ditions being a detatchment of over 100 men from Nelson and the Wellington Guards, w r ho expect to receive their new uniforms from England in time for the Hineraoa, which will bring the men from Northern ports. The influx of visitors for two such attractive events as the Review and the races combined should have a de cidedly enlivening effect on the city.— “ Press.” The Governor and the Turf. —At the Napier J ockey Club dinner on Friday, his Excellency, in responding to the toast of his health, said nothing in New Zea land pleased him more than to see the good old English sports and pastimes pro duced here and flourishing as on their native soil. These national outdoor games constituted an important feature in the formation of a sound and vigorous national character. As they all knew, he was himself fond of horse racing, and, properly carried out, it was one of the most legitimate amusements in which men could indulge. It was a means not only of improving the breed of racehorses, but of affording amusement which not only men, but “ their sisters, their cousins, and their aunts ” could appreciate. It was this participation in the fine old Eng lish sport which prevented the turf de generating into an institution for betting and gambling.
ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL.
The usual fortnightly meeting of the Ashburton Borough Council was held last night, when the following were present:—His Worship the Mayor, and Messrs. R. Friedlauder, D. Williamson, G. Parkin, and G. H. St. Hill. THE MAYOR’S STATEMENT. In his opening statement, the Mayor referred to the proposed water supply scheme, and said tenders had been called for the works. It would be necessary JAr the Council, to go into committee osnyjß subject. Dr. Trevor, Chairman Domain Board, had written to the Council regarding the scheme. The following moneys had been received during the fortnight :—Old rates, Ll 7 65.; new rates, L 213 Os. Gd.; dog taxes, L 22 ; rents, L2 16s. Debit balance at bank, L 502 13s. With reference to the rents his Worship said the income was decreasing, and he had instructed the Clerk to take measures to enforce payment. Times had been good for some time back, and he thought the tenants should now be made to pay up. PARSONAGE EATING. The Corporations of Christchurch, Timaru, Lyttelton, and Rangiora wrote, in reply to the Council’s question, that they only exempted churches from paying rates. WATER SUPPLY. Messrs. Saunders Bros, wrote stating that the license to the Council to take water from their mill-race was in the hands i of their solicitor for preparation. The letter was acknowledged with thanks. CONCRETE CHANNELLING. Dr. Trevor wrote, as a medical men, recommending the concreting of the side channel in East street from Quill’s Hotel to Williamson’s corner, calculating the cost of the work at aVut L3OO, and sug gesting that it could be raised by a special rate on the East street residents to the amount in all of Ll5O, and the other ha'f to be met by the Council. Messrs. St. Hill and Parkin both thought a matter of this kind should be left in the hands of the Works Commit tee. His Worship thought Dr. Trevor’s idea was to prevent East street being made muddy, if the contemplated water scheme were carried out. Mr. Williamson said no mud need exist in East street by this scheme, as the water need not be turned down the chan nel unless it were wanted. The Council decided that the work could not be undertaken at present. ENGINEER’S REPORT. He reported having prepared drawings of retaining wall in the domain, at the junction of Wills and West streets. He had not called for tenders for this work, as he desired the Council’s sanction before doing so. It would be advisable to kerb about four chains of the footpath at the angle of each street. About 11,000 feet of timber would be required for bridges, fluming, etc., for the scheme. Mr. Parkin thought a Committee should be appointed, or the Council should go into Committee, before discussing points of so great importance. His Worship regretted the attendance of members was so small. He understood Mr. Joseph Clark wished to address the Council on the subject. Mr. Joseph Clark came up to the table and said his scheme was not a disinterested one, and he, and others owning land on the old gully, wished to have the water brought down the natural course, and he believed that amongst the people resident on the old creek, a sum of LSO would be subscribed toward the work. The Council, if they adopted the course along Winter’s Road would have to pay torjcr.ogsings to to sections, whereas, if were brought down the gully, would be no such expense, and if the 'Council would defer the consideration of the matter for say ten days, he would undertake to obtain the consent of the ratepayers and land owners to take the water through their ands. Mr. Fooks said there would be con siderable expense in bringing the water out of the river into the gully. After discussion of a conversational character with the Engineer, it was de cided that Mr. Clark’s scheme was not feasible. The Engineer’s scheme was then dis cussed, and Mr. St. Hill was of opinion that a clay bank would be cheaper and quite as effective as a concrete wall. The Engineer said that if a clay bank were erected it would be open to the nor’- westers. The clay bank would gradually melt away, and the streets would be flushed with mud instead of water. Mr. St. Hill called attention to a similar work within the Engineer’s knowledge, which had not washed away, viz., the dam at Lougbeach. The question of opening tenders for the water supply scheme was then discussed, and after a deal of conversation as to when it would be advisable to open the tenders, The Mayor recommended that the matter be held over till the middle of next week, in deference to Mr. Clark’a suggestion, and be referred to the Work’s Committee. Mr. Clark said he hoped to be able to supply the Council within a week with a tracing showing the course of the creek and the owners of all the sections affected. The matter was deferred till the 31st of March. MR. CRISP’S CASE. Mr. R. Friedlander apologised for the absence of Mr. Crisp at the meeting, as ho had been unavoidably called away to Christchurch. If the Council wished to interview Mr. Crisp he would have much pleasure in attending at the next meeting. THE EYE-LAWS. Mr. St. Hill wanted to know when the bye-laws would be ready. The delay in this respect was disgraceful. No satis factory reply could be elicited except that a final revision was required, but the Chairman of the Bye-laws Committee- Mr. R. Friedlander—promised to give the rest of the Committee a look up shortly. PACKING CASES. Mr. St. Hill called attention to the blankets, fryingpans, and other sundries obstructing East street. All the members deprecated the manner in which some shopkeepers displayed their wares outside their shops. GOVERNMENT SUBSIDY. It was resolved to apply to the Wakanui and Longbeach Road Boards for prompt payment of share of subsidies due. HOSPITAL AND CHARITABLE AID COMMITTEE. The Mayor, as Chairman of the above Committee, asked for a month’s extension of time to report, which was granted. The pay sheet was passed and the Council adjourned.
Mission Work in Japan.— Preaching the Gospel does not seem to bring large pecuniary reward in Japan at presents We see it stated that at Thihohu a new Presbyterian church has recently been opened, and a graduate of Kioto, who in the service of the Government could com mand per month fifty or one hundred dollars, has become the pastor of it at the pitifully small salary of four dollars a month. An Incident op the Woods. —On the • night of the 13th of a logging camp on Yakima Ter ritory, caved in on a partyrw men, crush ing them to the ground aafcjeverely in juring several. John Allis3!F, one of the party, was crushed- beneath the weight of a heavy wall log into a largo open fire. It became necessary to saw the log off in order to extricate him. While this was being done he lay coals, and was literally roasted alive, '
THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, TUESDAY, MARCH 23, 1880.
MOUNT SOMERS ROAD BOARD. TAKE NOTICE that the VALUA TION LIST for the year 1880, as amended, is now OPEN for inspection at the Road Board Office, Mount Somers. All objections thereto must be left at the Road Board Office, Mount Scmers, on or before the Third day of April, 1880, addressed to the Assessment Court; and a copy of every such objection must be left at the Mount Somers Road Board Office, not less than Seven days before the next sitting of the said Court. C. J. WENTWORTH COOKSON, JUKB. Clerk to the Mount Somers Road Board. Mount Somers, March 13th, 1880. Gilo NOTICE TO FARMERS. rjIHE undersigned will be prepared to treat with farmers and others in Ashbur ton, every Wednesday and Saturday, for the PURCHASE of GRAIN, or SHIP MENT on ACCOUNT of GROWERS. JOSEPH CLARK. February 28, 1880. 5500*
TO FARMERS. are CASH BUYERS of WHEAT, or will make LIBERAL ADVANCES on shipments to London on growers’ account. MILES, HASSAL, & CO., Christchurch ; MILES, ARCHER, & CO., 566 g Timaru. MESSRS. H. MATSON AND CO., AUCTIONEERS, &c., Hold fortnightly stock SALES at Ashburton and Tinwald. Next sale at the TINWALD YARDS, on TUESDAY, March 30, 1880. C. PERCY COX, 427g* Agent, Ashburton. THE NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY WAS started about five years ago. The proprietors at first in tended to manufacture for the Trade only, but, owing to the persistent op position of importers and Shop keepers who could make a better profit on the imported article, they were compelled in self defence to open Branches for the sale of their goods direct to the public. In this they but followed the example of some of the largest manufacturers at home, and the Public, by purchasing at the undermentioned Branches, will SAVE THE PROFIT OF MIDDLEMEN, AND OBTAIN A SUPERIOR ARTICLE. BRANCHES. Invercargill Christchurch Wellington Dunedin Ashburton Auckland Oamaru Nelson New Plymouth Timaru Wanganui Napier A SINGLE GARMENT AT WHOLESALE PRICE W. SPARROW, Manager, Ashburton Branch, 588g* New Zealand Clothing Factory. 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 Cttter 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 his 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 MAIL NOTICES. Mails closes at the Chief Post Offices for the following places (subject to the necessary alterations) M under : Tuesday, March 23. For Otago and Australian Colonies, per Tararua, at 1,50 p.m. The next mail for the United Kingdom, via San Francisco, will be closed at Christ church on March 27th, .and will be due in London on May 11th. The next mail for the United Kingdom via Brindisi, will be closed at Christ church on April 6th, and will he due in London on May 27th. SYDNEY J. DICK, Chief Postmaster. |
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London Telegraph. A correspondent of the “ Western Morning News ” gives an interesting des cription of the voyage of the Crocodile. In the course of his observations he says : —“ On September 20th the ship crossed the equator early in the morning. On the following night a most envious circum stance occurred, which would hardly be credited. The ship was stopped by jelly fish, w ifeh shortly after one o’clock ap- myraids as far as the eye could roach, and thousands of luminous bodies floating upon the water gave the appear ance of a scene from fairyland. Some of the fish gotinto the strainers of the condensers and blocked the holes, so that the water could not enter, and the result was that the vacuum went down and then disappeared entirely. The condensers afterwards be came so heated that we had to stop steam ing altogether, take off the strainers, and clean them. Three attempts were made to steam, and each failed from the same cause. In this way we were delayed no less than five hours, but at daybreak the fish sank, and the vessel was able to pro ceed. The same thing occurred again the following night, the ship being delayed four hours.
THE PUBLICANS AND THE TEM PERANCE QUESTION.
The Chancellor of the Exchequer having at the recent annual, dinner of the Exeter Licensed Victuallers pointed out the im portance of temperance, and advised them to show by their conduct that they were not insensible to the existence of the evil, the representatives of the trade have held a conference in the city, at which several speakers admitted the importance of making their houses victualling establish ments in fact as well in name. It was re marked that public-houses possessed every facility for providing whatever refresh ments customers might jtrefer. On Jan. Ist the following resolution was unani mously passed : —“ That in the opinion of this conference it is highly desirable that licensed victuallers should be impressed with the necessity of making the sale of victuals and non-intoxicating liquors, such as milk, tea, and coffee, a leading feature of their business.” It is understood that a resolution in this spirit will be proposed at the annual conference of the licensed victuallers next month.
“ABRAINIAL SUPPER.”
An eminent physician at New York, one Dr. Lambert, is as great an enthusiast in connection with what may be called “ the intellectual theory ” as Dr. Richard son is in matters hygienic. He recently gave what he called “ a brainial supper” to a party of friends. The feast was made up of seven courses, and among the deli cacies mentioned in the long menu were toasted cheese, cold cabbage, cold fish and cream, lobster salad, stewed tripe, calves’ brains on toast, and ‘“wheaten grits in cream.’j We are not told what effect was produced on the intellects of the guests by partaking of these dainties. Perhaps their -wits may have been amazingly sharpened, and genius brought out where only dulness had previously shown itself. Be that as it may, it would seem verj' certain that, unless the digestive appara tus of the Yankee servants is vastly differ ent from that of the human race, the com pany must have suffered severely from nightmare.
HINTS TO UNMARRIED LADIES.
A certair has made out a table showa very fraction, what a •woman’s chafices of marrying are for every year of her life. This most precious docu ment should be posted, I think, on the doors of all our churches, and if, after such pointed admonition, young girls trifle away their time, the blame is entirely their own. The calculations were made, I understand, upon 876 cases, but for the sake of greater perspicuity let us enlarge the denominator to 1000. Of 1000 mar ried women, taken with our selection, it is found that the number married at each age is as below. Or if (by an arithmetical licence) we call a woman’ chances of mar riage in the whole course of her life 1000, her chances in each two years will be shown in the table : AGE. CHANCES. AGE. CHANCES. 14-15 16-17 18-19 20-21 22-23 24-25 26-27 3000 Now this table, it will be seen, tells us that one half of a woman’s chances of marriage are gone when she has completed her twentieth year ; and mind you what the consequence of this is. She must, as seamen say, “ carry less sail,” and shoot at a lower mark. At 23 she ought to be “ very reasonable,” for three-fourths of the golden opportunities are gone, never to return. At 26 you will see at a glance that sauciness is out of the question, for your hopes, if the case should be yours, fair reader, will be shrunk to the- small fraction of an eighth. Possibly you may think the poor fellows you once despised fine “ catches.” At 31, despair should begin to wrinkle your brow, for when that age comes, and finds you single, pray re member that if you have in the circle of you acquaintance forty marrying men (a rare contingency) you have just one solitary chance among them all. When you stand on the dread verge of 36, it is “quite too awfully terrible” to reflect that of the thousand chances with which you started, three only remain—a miserable remnant of three. It is now high time to bespeak lodgings for a single lady, and to procure a couple of cats. Therefore, t( carpe diem,” or in plain English, im prove your time. There are plenty of Parkises about. —Ccehebs. Thames, 17th Feb., 1880.
NOISELESS CROCKERY.
Noiseless crockeryware is the latest novelty in Paris. You may lay down your washing basin an the marble slab of the toilette table, and not a sound will be heard; a careless servant may carry her tea-tray sloping at an angle of 45 degs., and not a cup will slide off. The invention has the great advantage of being simple. It consists in inserting a rim of vulcanised indiarubber into a groove round the bottom of each object. In the case of a cup and saucer, for in stance, there is a band of vulcanite round the cup and round the bottom of the saucer, so that the cup stands as firmly on the saucer as the whole cup and saucer does on the table. Whatever the object, whether it be a washing basin, a clock, or a candlestick, the system is the same—-it is the insertion of a band of vulcanised indiarubber. In making use of the ob jects, you do not perceive anything ; it is only when you lay them down that you are astonished to hear no clattering or grating. _The advantage of this noiseless ware forjfcyrvous people is obvious. A dining jdßf laid out with a complete dinner JR?? vice can be tilted suddenly at an ang“ of 45 degs., and not a plate will move. 'Such an angle is rarely obtained in the most violent storm. The British Admiralty, and several passenger steam ship lines, are rapidly adopting this ware, and most of the English yachtsmen have taken advantage of it.
A New Use of Tobacco.
The uses of tobacco (says the “ Globe ”) after having long been supposed by an ignorant world to be limited to the prac tice of smoking, chewing, and snuffing, have of late years been found much more extensive and various. No one ought any longer to be unaware of the value of a cigar end, which, in the hands of a skilful gardiner, will help to wash or fumigate a whole nursery of rare plants, and prove destructive to a host of winged and creep ing devastators. The art of fumigating with tobacco seems, indeed, to be still in its infancy, and very possibly at some future time may be capable of effecting wonders in the animal as well as the vegetable world. Unfortunately, the gentleman who is most confident as to the merits of the weed, and who lives at Clamart, in France, has gone a little too fast in his anxiety to turn it to advantage. He has developed a theory that the inhal ation of tobacco smoke by fowls causes their flesh to assume a wonderfully white color and to become very tender at the same time. He accordingls shut up a chicken in his fowl-house, and sot fire to a store of “ caporal,” which he left burning in the place. The young fowl, so far from being averse to the odour of the narcotic, was inclined to try its taste as well as its smell, and had in a few days’ time consumed so much “caporal” that its flesh was not only whitened, but abso lutely “ nicotinised ” with poison. To it as it stood —probably in rather a stupid state—upon its perch entered one night an adventurer named Carouge, who, after belonging to a confraternity of profes sional chicken-stealers, had started a business of his own at Clamart. The precious bird was carried off, plucked, cooked, and eaten, and a short time after breakfast the thief was seized with violent and intolerable pains. He rushed to the doc tor, heedless of the necessity which would arise of disclosing his nocturnal escajmdc. He was found to have been poisoned by the nicotine contained in the flesh of the fowl, and was with some difficulty saved from death. He will be tried for thieving, while the owner of the stolen bird runs some chance of being prosecuted by the Society for the Protection of Animals. This latter gentleman may, however, on the whole, congratulate himself on the ill-success of his intended experiment. Had he been allowed by fate and the thief to carry it to conclusion, he might have eaten the fowl when it had been still more completely nicotinised, and when no doctor could have saved him from the effect of his imprudent meal.
Invention of Bank-Notes.
According to the “Nineteenth Cen tury,” not only did the Chinese possess coins at a very early 7 period, but they were also the inventors of bank-notes. Some writers regard bank-notes to have origin ated about 119 b.c. , in the reign of Ou-ti. At this time the Court was in want of money, and to raise it Klaproth tells us that the Prime Minister hit upon the fol lowing device. When any 7 princes or courtiers entored the imperial presence, it was customary to cover the face with a piece of skin. It was first decreed then, that for this purpose the skin of a certain white deer kept in one of the roy 7 al parks should alone be permitted, and then these pieces of skin were sold for a high price. But, although they appear to have passed from one noble to another, they do not seem ever to have entered into general circulation. It was therefore very differ ent from The Russian skin money. In this case the notes were “ used instead of the skins from which they were cut, the skins themselves being too bulky and heavy to be constantly carried backward and forward. Only a small piece was cut off to figure as a token of possession of the whole skin. The ownership was proved when the piece fitted into the hole.” True bank-notes are said to have been invented about 800 A.D., in the reign of Hian-tsoung, of the dyniasty of Thang, and were called “ feytsien,” or flying money. It is curious, however, though not surprisng, to find that the temptation to over-issue led to the same result in China as in the West. The value of notes fell, until it took 11,000 min, or £3,000, to buy a cake, of rice, and the use of notes appears to have been abandoned. Subse quently this issue w 7 as revived, and Te hang-yang (960-990 A.n.,) seems to have been the first private person who issued notes. Somewhat later, under the Em peror Tching tsong (997-1022), this inven tion was largely extended. Sixteen of the richest firms united to form a bank of issue, which emitted paper money in series, some payable every three y 7 ears.
THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, TUESDAY, MARCH 23, 1880.
Amusements. mOW HALL, ASHBURTON. THIS (Tuesday) EVENING. Grand Entertainments by the GAEANDIN I Operatic and Ballad Company. SLENDID PROGRAMME— English, Irish, and Scotch Songs ! Scenes from Grand and Comic Operas, Comic Duets, Trios, Instrumental Solos, and Charming Ballads. Farewell performance, TO-MORROW (Tuesday) EVENING. Admission—First seats, 45.; second, 2s. Commence at 8 o’clock. 17Sc-Go3o H. Matson and Co. ASHBURTON. GRAEAT CLEARING SALE OF TWO FIRST-CLASS FARMS AND FARM STOCK. MESSRS H. MATSON & Co. have received instructions from Mr. Benjamin Ede to Sell by Public Auction at his Farm, lh miles from Ashburton, ON FRIDAY, APRIL 9th, 1880, 15 draught mares and geldings, in cluding prize-takers; draught stallion Heather Jock, good stock getter and excellent worker ; several farm drays, Yankee wagon, a very large quantity of first-class chicken wheat, 100 well-bred pigs (extra good), 75 head of cattle, including milch cows, springers, and fat and store young cattle ; 1,100 sheep, store ewes and wethers, and a large number of sundries, too numerous toparticu larise ; harrows, ploughs, harness, etc., etc. Also, at the same time and place, Seafield Farm, containing 234 acres of very good agricultural tural land, situated in the Waka nui district, sub-divided into two paddocks, securely fenced, well watered, and all in stubble. Terms easy at sale. Also, under instructions from Messrs. Clark and Ede, they are autho rised to sell that splendid farm lately the property of Mr. James Johnstone, and known as Rox burgh, and situated on the Ash burton Forks, and containing 230 acres. Roxburgh Farm, if well looked after and tilled pro perly, is the best 230 acres in the Upper Ashburton. Terms easy at sale. Land sale takes place at 1 o’clock. Lun cheon at 11 o’clock. Clearing sale at 12 o’clock sharp. H. MATSON & CO., 636 g Auctioneers.
H. Matson and Co. THE GREAT Fairfield Estate. CLOSE TO THE TOWN OF ASHBURTON. THE GRANARY AND STOCK DEPOT OF CANTERBURY. TOWN SECTIONS, DAIRY FARMS, AND FARMS. SPLENDID POSITION. MARKETS CLOSE AT HAND. CERTAIN INCREASING VALUE. THURSDAY, APRIL 22, TWO O’CLOCK. Messrs, h. matson & co. have received instructions from the Free holders (in conjunction with MESSRS. ACLAND, CAMPBELL & CO.), TO SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, AT THEIR LAND SALEROOMS, CASHEL STREET, CHRISTCHURCH. ON THURSDAY, 22ND APRIL, ISSO. At 2 o’clock p. m., ALL THAT PORTION OF THE FAIRFIELD ESTATE, Situated in the immediate neighborhood of the Town of Ashburton, COMPRISING 2000 ACRES 2000 Subdivided into— -Ist—CONVENIENT ASHBURTON SU BURBAN SECTION FORBUILD ING PURPOSES, VILLA RESI DENCES, &c., &c. 2nd—PROFITABLE DAIRY FARMS FROM FIVE TO TEN ACRES. 3rd—BEAUTIFUL FARMS OF FROM FORTY ACRES UPWARDS, Thus bringing this highly favoured dis trict within the reach of all classes of purchasers. The enormous yield of grain from lands in this immediate neighborhood, and its favourable gives this property an unusual high-class value. The Ashburton is rapidly becoming the great central depot for grain and stock, and a large active population is settled there. Buildings, warehouses, and gja naries and erected, and extending in all directions. Any special water supply adapted for the Town of Ashburton could easily be applied to this estate, and an abundant supply can readily be obtained from sink ing wells at a very small depth. This property is situated in close con tiguity to the Town of Ashburton, and very near to the Great Southern Railway. The soil is rich alluvial. It has, there fore, the immense advantages of certain increasing value, markets for its produce close at hand, with railway facilities for taking advantage of every market, home or foreign. It is expected that the return of the Lincolnshire Delegates to England will have the effect of sending large numbers of settlers with means to this province and district. A large Government reserve has been made adjoining this property, for Govern ment railway workshops, which will neces sitate, when established, a large working population being settled there. Arrangements will be made for the con veyance of intending purchasers by rail way at greatly reduced rates, upon the day of sale. The terms are made easy to suit all classes.
TITLE : CROWN GRANT. THURSDAY, APRIL 22. 2 o’clock. Luncheon at 1 o’clock. For further particulars, plans, &c., apply to the AUCTIONEERS, MESSRS. MILES, HASSAL&CO.; And MESSRS. ACLAND & CAMPBELL, (544 g Christchurch. CLEARING SALE. MONDAY, APRIL 5, 1880. ASHBURTON SALE YARDS. Horses, Cattle, Reapers and Binders, Drays, Harrows, Horse-power Chaff-cutter, etc., etc. Double - furrow (Reid and Gray's) Plough, Harness, etc. Messrs, h. matson & co. (in conjunction with Messrs. Friedlander Bros.) have received instructions from the Administrator of the Estate of the late Mr. John Joyce, TO SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, ON MONDAY, APRIL 5, 1880, At 12 o’clock sharp, At the Ashburton Yards (Removed for convenience of sale), 11 draught mares and geldings, guaranteed staunch ; 2 two-year colts, 9 yearling fillies by Glen roy, 1 yearling colt by Glenroy, 2 draught foals by Prince Royal, 2 hacks, C dairy cows, 2 calves and 1 bull, 2 reapers and binders by McCormick, in good order ; 1 reaper, 6 fans by Hornby, 3 drays, 2 sets harrows, 1 wooden roller, shaft and leading harness, 1 horse-power and chaff-cutter, nearly new; 2 double-furrow ploughs, Reid and Gray , plough harness, etc., etc.; 74 head of fat and store cattle, mostly three year old steers ; and other articles too numerous too par ticularise. The Auctioneers would draw the atten tion of farmers and others to tho above sale, as the horses, cattle, and implements are really very good. Remember day of sale— MONDAY, APRIL S, ISSO. Luncheon at half-past eleven. Terms easy, at sale. Sale at 12 sharp. Without reserve. H. MATSON & CO., 638 a Auctioneers.
H. Matson and Co- TATTERSALL’S. ALTERATION OF DATE OF SPECIAL SALE FROM TUESDAY, APRIL G, TO THURSDAY, APRIL 8. Messrs h. matson & co. beg to announce their intention (at the request of numerous constituents) of hold ing a SPECIAL SALE OF COUNTRY HORSES AT TATTERSALL’S, on THURSDAY, APRIL 8 NEXT. The following are entries and particulars already received : Account G. H. Moore, Esq., A draft of A A Mixed Horses, from the Glen- Ov/ mark Station. Detailed particulars next week. Account D. H. Potts, Esq., Q A 3-year old Unbroken Colts and Fillies, by the celebrated horse Dick. This line comprises a really splendid lot of young horses. They are well grown, and calculated for hack or carriage purposes, presenting an opportunity that seldom offers. Account John O’Neil, Esq., -j Q Mostly Unbroken, 2 and 3-year /y old Colts and Fillies, by Mar mion, Blueboy, Barbarian, and Young Peer. Also a-number of first-class Draught Colts. Account James Fisher, Esq., 3,4, 5, and C-year-old Light Draught, Cab, or Spring-Cart Horses, all thoroughly broken and good workers. Account R. Dawber, Esq., German Bay, 6 Broken and Unbroken Draught and Light Harness Horses, all young. 40 Account other ow r ners, Mixed Horses. 120 Hors “' Particulars in future advertisements. THURSDAY, APRIL 8. Entries confined to country lots. 6350 H. MATSON & CO. Auctioneers. WITHOUT RESERVE.
SPLENDID INVESTMENT in LEESTON DISTICT, WAKANUI DISRICT, UPPER ASHBURTON DISTRICT TUTESSRS. H. MATSON & CO., in conjunction with Messrs. Fried lander, Bros., have received instructions from the administrator of the Estate of the late John Joyce, TO SEEL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, At their Land Sale Rooms, on SATURDAY, APRIL 3, 1880, At 2 o’clock p.m., The following really magnificent Free holds and households. Lot I.—Freehold, consisting of 75 acres of very rich agricultural land, situate in Leeston district, being rural sections 5951 and 5952. The land is thoroughly fenced with live fences into convenient sized paddocks. These sections are both now in wheat stubble, being the first crop .after having been laid down for a very long time in grass. Lot 2.—The goodwill of the lease of an educational reserve No , consisting of 159 acres of first class land, having about seven years to run, at the absurdly low rental of ss. per acre. This land is situated close to Kil linchy. All laid down in Eng lish grass, securely fenced with gorse, water in every paddock, and is admitted to be some of the finest grazing land in the pro vince. Lot 3.—200 acres really good agricul tural land (freehold) situated on the Wakanui, securely fenced, and sub-divided into four pad docks, with live fences, good dwelling house, stock yards, and all needful accessories for pro perly working a first-class farm Lot 4.—346 acres of good freehold agricultural land, adjoining the well known property of Messrs. Gould and Cameron. The land is well fenced, and sub-divided into six paddocks. Upon it there is a new four-roomed house, and 8-stallcd stable, with chaff house attached ; also 2 acres of garden planted with fruit trees. 140 acres of this farm is laid down with English grass. The balance is in stubble after a first crop. Lot 5. —293 acres of freehold land similar to the above, and im mediately adjoining it. The land is fenced and divided into 2 pad docks, 100 acres is in wheat stubble after the first crop, the balance is in turnips. Remember the date, SATURDAY, April 3rd, 1880. Terms easy at sale —Luncheon at 1 o’clock. Sale at 2 o’clock sharp. H. MATSON & GO., 6370 Auctioneers. J. E. Buchanan and Co. SALE OF BANKRUPT STOCK, AND PREMISES. ALFORD FOREST. -ESSRS. J. E. BUCHANAN & CO. have received instructions from the Trustee in the Estate of James Stevens, Alford Forest, to sell by Public Auction, on THURSDAY, APRIL ist, At the premises of the above, the whole of the Stock-in-Trade and General Effects, 1 etc., etc., etc. Also, THE STORE late in the occupation of the above, AND O ACRES O First-class Land, being part of R.S. 9119. Sale at eleven a.ni. A first, class opportunity for 'an energetic man. J. E. BUCHANAN & CO., 639 g Auctioneers.
Acland, Campbell, and Co. SATURDAY, MARCH 27. At 12 o’clock. SALE OF VALUABLE STOCK. Messrs, acland, Campbell, & CO. will offer for sale, on the above date, at the Ashburton Horse Bazaar, A LARGE NUMBER OF DRAUGHT HORSES, HACKS, DRAYS, &c. The attention of Farmers _in the dis trict is specially drawn to this sale, as a number of really good farm horses have already been entered, and will be sold if any reasonable price is offered for them. Present entries, 30 Draught, broken and unbroken, all good sound farm horses. Entries for this Sale will be received by W. R. Boyle, Moore street, Ash burton. Sale to commence at 12 o’clock, sharp. G2og ACLAND, CAMPBELL, & CO. Saunders Bros, RANGITATA. ITiOR SALE, in convenient sized farms, about 3,500 ACRES of the best Land in the North Rangitata District being rural sections Nos. 32311, 82312, 32264, 32265, 30788, 30789, and 30790. The land is all fenced, and ready for immediate occupation; water can bo ob tained within fifty feet ©f the surface, and excellent crops have been grown in the neighborhood this season. For small capitalists this is a rare op portunity to obtain good land at a very slight advance on the Government price. Portion of the property is not more than three minutes’ walk from the Ealing Railway Station, TERMS EXCEPTIONALLY EASY. EDUCATION RESERVE 1999. THIS reserve will shortly be offered for cropping, in lots of convenient size. Well adapted for growing barley, a portion (110 acres) in crop this year yielding up wards of 33 bushels per acre. KAIAPOI BOROUGH RESERVES, Nos. 2184, 2185, 2180, 2187. THE whole of these reserves will shortly bo offered in lots, for one crop or a longer period. Excellent crops of wheat, oats, and barley have been grown on the properties this season. SAUNDERS BROS, MILLERS, GRAIN MERCHANTS, AND COMMISSION AGENTS. ASHBURTON. AGENTS FOB THE LONDON AND LANCASHIRE FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, AND THE WALLSEND COLLIERY. 692 g Business Notices. BREAD!BREAD! Co-operative Bread and Biscuit Factory. Triangle, Wakanui Road, Ashburton. A. THIELE, BEGS to inform the public that he is now in a position to SUPPLY BEST BREAD, 6d. per 41b. loaf, unsur passed. Delivered daily to all parts of the Borough, also, Confectionery, &c. Mixed Biscuits reduced from Is. to Bd. per lb. Wedding Cakes made to Order. 986a-5700 Surveyor, Civil Engineers, &c. C E. FOOKS AND SON, CENSED SURVEYORS AND LAND BROKERS Under the Land Transfer Act, Government Contract Surveyors/ Triangle, Wakanui Road, near Post-office ASHBURTON. 33 Public Notices. / ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. TENDERS are invited for the supply of Furniture, &c., for the Ashburton County Hospital, ,1 Samples and specifications are on view at the Council’s offices, Ashburton, where tenders, “Tender for Hospital Furniture ” addressed to the Chairman, will be received up to II a.m. on Wed: nesday, April 7, next. By order, F. MAIN WARING, Clerk. Ashburton, March 18, 1880. 6400
NOTICE. IMPOUNDED at the Mount Somera Pound, on the 16th day of March, 1880, as undermentioned. If not claimed on or before the 31st day of March, 1880, ■w ill be sold to defray expenses :—Prom W. S. Peters, Anama Station, one Dark Bay HACK MARE and Foal. No brand visible. Foal with small star in forehead. B. CLARK, Poundkeeper. Mount Somers, March 17th, 1880. 642 g NOTICE. IMPOUNDED at the Mount Somers Pound on the 16th day of March, 1880, as undermentioned. If not claimed on or before the 31st day of March, 1880, will be sold to defray expenses : —From W. S. Peters, Anama Station, one Dark Brown MARE HACK, both hind feet white, hoof split on off fore foot. No Brand visible. Also, one Bay MARE, Heavy Hack, white blaze down face, both front feet white, and near hind leg white, and white spots on back. Branded like 3, not distinct. B. CLARK, Poundkeeper. Mount Somers, March 17 th, 1880. 643 a IMPOUNDED, at South Rakaia, March 10th, from Acton and Rokeby Sta tions, 130 SHEEP, various brands and ear-marke. If not released by March 25 they will be sold. GEO. SHELLOCK, 197c-G3oa Poundkeeper.
Public Notices. RE JAMES STEVENS’ BANKRUPT ESTATE, ALFORD FOREST. i LL persons indebted to the above jti estate will require to pay their ac counts at once to Mr. John McDonald, at the Store, Alford Forest, whose receipt will be sufficient. All accounts not paid on or before the 12th April will be sued for without further notice. ANDREW ORR, / 6240 Trusted ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. "jVTOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned has been appointed by the Ashburton County Council to-' COL LECT the SEPARATE RATE for that portion of the Upper Ashburton Riding, lying between the branches of the river Ashburton, the said rate being payable on 29th March. i The Council requests the ratepayers liable to pay to do so on demand,-as after the 31st March the subsidy of £ for £ for rates received will not be recoverable from Government. By order, F. MAIN WARING, Clerk. Ashburton, March 19th, 1880 G26q PUBLIC NOTICE. MR. GEORGE WILCOCKS, pro prietor of the Longbeach Mail Coach, begs to inform the public that from this date his Coach will only run from Ashburton to the Waterton Hotel, and the letters only will be conveyed to Long beach station on horseback. GEORGE WILLCOCKS. Wheatsheaf Hotel, 20th March, 1880. 630 a V. R. OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR OF ELECTORS. Ashburton, March 19th, 1880. "jTjIORMS of application to be placed on the Electoral of the Coleridge District can be obtained at this Office. C. PERCY COX, 627 g Registrar of Electors, ■" SLAUGHTER LICENSE. ~/" I HEREBY give notice that Lintond to apply for a SLAUGHTERING LICENSE for R.S. 23i83 tso large and small cattle at the Council's meeting on the 7th day of April next;' 1 A. JACKSON, Ealing, March G, 1880. 150c-Glog MOUNT HUTT ROAD BOARD. IVTOTICE is hereby given, that a l>j SPECIAL MEETING of this Board will be held at NOON on (THURS DAY), 25th inst., to consider the report of the Overseer on works requiring to be done in the district. Notice is further given that a MEET ING OP RATEPAYERS is hereby called for 3 p.m., on the above date, wdien the accounts for the past year, duly audited, will be laid before them. A full Board is desired. EDWARD CHAPMAN, 62Sg Chairman. To Let and for Sale. FARM TO LET. TO LET, for a term of years, a FARM of 1,800 ACRES of good Wheat Land, 60 acres in turnips, the rest in tussocks, fenced, and snb-divided ; good House, 8-stalled Stable, Chaff-house, Well, etc. Exceptionally favorable terms to a good tenant. Apply to FREDK. PAVITT, 607 g Ashburton. FARMS FOR SALE. IMPROVED FARM of 5G4 Acres, near Dromore. IMPROVED FARM of 400 Acres, Sea&eld. 544-Acre Block of UNIMPROVED LAND, adjoining Winchmore Railway Station. Easy terms. Apply to 590 g CUFF & GRAHAM. LAND. LAND. ?jyj- ESS RS. POY NT Z & CO. have received instructions to OFFER FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY, AN UNIMPROVED FARM of 400 Acres, in one or two lots. The land is of fair quality and situated within four miles of a Railway Station on the main lino. 197 a
FOR SALE, ACRES Tussock Land, in 3 ? 000 Lots to suit purchasers. Very Liberal Terms. 74 SAUNDERS BROS. Business Notices. FARMERS ! FARMERS ! FARMERS ! R. McKERROW AND CO., RE Cash Purchasers of Wool, Grain, and all kinds of Farm Produce, and are also prepared to make Liberal CASH ADVANCES on the above placed in their hands either for sale or shipment to the English or Colonial Markets. A Large Stock of Cornsacks, Wool packs, &c., for sale at lowest current prices. R. McKERROW & CO., GRAIN MERCHANT?, RAKAIA. GO
Business Notices. T. R. HODDER AND COMPANY. T. R. RODDER & GOMPy’S * GREAT CLEARING SALE OF Drapery , O Xj O T H i iet g- 3 MILLINERY, BOOTS, Sso.f AT THE Liberal Discount TWO SHILLINGS AND SIXPENCE IN THE POUND, CONTINUES UNTIL SATURDAY, MARCH 27. T. R. HODDER AND COMPANY.
Business Notices. VALUE EXTRAORDINARY. THE Great Bargains OF THE SEASON. GREAT CLEARANCE SALE FOR THIRTY DAYS, OER AKD CO. HAYING resolved to clear out the Balance of the Bankrupt Stocks purchased by them during the Season (amounting to over ten thousand pounds) regardless of cost so that they may commence the Autumn Season with en irely a new Stock, ORR AND CO. Will also offer several cheap lots pur chased by them during the late depression. Special Bargains, 90 Pair Twilled Kaiapoi Blankets at 4s. under the usual price. Kaiapoi Flannel at Is. 4d., Is. 6d. to 2s. English Flannel at Is., Is. 2d., Is. 6d., to Is. 9d. Prints at sd. and 6d., worth 9d. Brown Hollands, 7d. to Is. COSTUMES. 56 Costumes at 215., worth -355. 6d., a Baigain. 64 Print Costumes at 7s. 6d. to 12s. 6d., worth 20s. 1700 yards Dress Goods, Alpaccas, at Bd., lOd., and Is. MILLINERY. Trimmed and Untrimmed Hats at half price. 2 Boxes Flowers, sold at 6d, per spray. Ladies’ Underclothing at very much under usual prices. 20 Dozen Stays at 3s. 6d., 45., 4s. 9d., to ss. 6d. CLOTHING. Men’s Suits at 15s. under usual prices. Boys’ Suits at 15s. 6d. to 355. Youth’s Suits at a little over half-price. Braces, Ties, Collars, Socks, and Shirts, unusually cheap. 20 Dozen Harvest Shirts at Is. 6d. to 2s. 6d. BOOTS Men’s Boots still sold at Bankrupt prices. Youth’s Boots in great variety. Ladies’ Kid Boots at old prices. 1 Case Children’s Boots at Is. and Is. 6d., a bargain. TAILORING DEARTMENT. WE HAVE MUCH PLEASURE IN ANNOUNCING TO THE PUBLIC THAT A Tailoring Branch HAS BEEN OPENED IN CON NECTION WITH OUR CLOTHING DEPARTMENT, HAVING MADE ARRANGEMENTS WITH MESSRS. CRAIGHEAD AND CO. (LATE OF EDINBURGH AND SAN FRANCISCO), PRACTICAL TAILORS, TO M.VKE UP ALL ORDERS EN TRUSTED TO US IN THE VERY BEST STYLE. A PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED. SCOTCH, ENGLISH, and COLONIAL TWEEDS IN GREAT VARIETY. THE CELEBRATED BLARNEY TWEED (CORK) KEPT IN STOCK. FANCY COATINGS IN GREAT VARIETY. SUITS from £I 4s. DRESSMAKING DEPARTMENT. Dresses, Costumes, and Jackets made up to order, under the superintendence of a first-class Dressmaker. WEDDING & MOURNING ORDERS PUNCTUALLY ATTENDED TO. OER AND CO. IMPORTERS ASHBURTCN AND RAKAIA. |
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BUGCELLEB ANK’S TENT. A TALE OF UNFOUNDED ACCUSATION. As may be imagined, I passed, both physically and mentally, a miserable night, though the bodily inconvenience was trivial compared with the shame which consumed me. I lighted a small fire at the foot of a tree, and after eating the remainder of my biscuit, and drinking a pannikin of cold water, rolled myself in my blankets, and lay down. I had not the heart to buy tea or any other pro- ] visions at the itoyal Liver Store, for I felt that the proprietor would naturally believe the brazen-faced culprit was spend ?ng the proceeds of his villany ; and I deter mined not to go elsewhere, lest my ac cuser's should suspect that I meditated flight. I had just covered my head to shield my face from the keen south wind, which was whistling among the trees, when I heard a gentle womanly voice say ing, close by mo— “ Mr. Parker, my husband has bid me bring you a pannikin of nice hot tea. He saw that you had none. ” “Thank you, Mrs. Langford, I don’t want it.” “And he says you had better go and sleep in bis mate’s tent.” “ No, I am resolved to stay here.” “ At least drink the tea to please me,” she urged. “Perhaps you will drink it if I tell you, that though the others think you are guilty, I believe you are inno cent.” “ Why do you think so, Mrs. Lang ford 1” I said uncovering my face, and raising myself on my elbow. “ I cannot tell; but you have not the face or the manner of a thief. lam sure you arc innocent, and, I pray God you may he proved so. There, I will set the tea by your side ; drink it, it will keep you warm. Goodnight.” “ Good night,” I murmured, and felt comforted. There -was one person who thought me innocent. For a long time I could not go’to sleep, and as I lay awake I wondered whether anybody was keeping watch. The howl ing of the wind among the trees made so much noise that my ears were unable to detect any stealthy movement of human feet ; but I afterwards learnt that morose Fry—without any feelings of personal animosity, but simply as a matter of duty —had posted himself in a mimosa bush in my immediate vicinity, and kept his finger on the trigger, of his revolver, lest I should make a sudden spring from my hard coach, and attempt to fly under cover of the darkness. At length I sank into an uneasy sleep, from which I was awakened about dawn by a sensation of extreme chilliness. I looked around ; the wind had lulled, and a steady soaking rain was coming down. I got up, shook myself, and as my fire had been quenched by the wet, walked over to the public fire in front of the Itoyal Liver. This fire had so thoroughly pentrated into the heart of the big log which formed its basis, that nothing short of a tremendous thunderstorm could put it out. I piled a heap of chips on the red embers, and presently produced a cheer ful blaze, which afforded some warmth to my chilled limbs. By degrees the scat tered inhabitants of the gully rose from their beds, and began leisurely to make preparations for breakfast, the day being too wet to admit of any “ sinking” oper ations. Amongst others, Mr. Fry made his appearance, looking more sour than ever, which was, no doubt, in some mea sure due to his self-imposed sentinel duty. Shortly afterwards the whole company, whom I designate as the Court of Inquiry, assembled in Brocklebank’s store. An animated discussion appeared to be taking place, and presently I heard Langford’s voice— “ Well, we must not let the poor fellow starve. Fry, just go and ask him to come inside. ” “ I wouldn’t, if I was you,” answered Fry. “Nonsense, man; we’re not bar barians. ” So Mr. Fry put out bis head, and said, very gruffly—■ “ You’re to came inside.” 1 would have refused, but the steady chilling rain, and my famishing condition, for I had not eaten a good meal since the previous morning, overcame my fortitude and I obeyed the summons. “Guilty or not guilty, Mr. Parker, observed Langford, “ you must have som breakfast. ” So I sat down on a packing-case apar from the others, and silently ate the fooi which was proffered me. As soon as I had finished, Langfon said— “We have decided, Mr. Parker, b have this case investigated by the police Will you be kind enough to accompany u to the Camp “ Certainly,” I answered. “My wife and Adamson,” continue( Langford, addressing Brocklebank, ‘ ‘ wil take charge of the store while we an away.” “ And ye must leave us the tin box Mr. Brocklebank,” observed Adamson, i shrewd-faced old Scotsman. “Mistres: Langfcrd and I purpose to give it : searching examination.” “ Oughtn’t we take it to the Camp V asked Brocklbank, who had the box ii hand. “Idon’t think it’s necessary,” replied Langford ; ‘ 1 the police had better returr here, and examine it on the spot.” “ Yery well,” said Brocklebank, “ Here’s a strange thing,” he suddenly exclaimed, as he turned over the separate packages. “ Another parcel of gold ii missing.” “ Then Mr. Parker can’t be the thief,’ exclaimed Mrs. Langford joyfully. Sin had just entered the tent. “You know, John, that he was watched all night, and that he never stirred.” “He wasn’t watched all night,” growled Fry. “How’s that, Fry?” asked Langford. “I thought you undertook ” “To watch him ?” interrupted Fry. “So I did ; but I foil asleep in that mimosa bush for an hour and a half by my watch. He’d plenty of time,” he added, with a sour glance at me, to help himself if he pleased.” The extreme improbability that a thief would steal Brocklebank’s parcels of gold one by one occurred to my mind, and must have occurred to every reflecting person present. But as I had determined to say as little aspossiblo, I kept silence. Shortly afterwards we started for our destination. No attempt was made to keep me in formal custody, and to the eye of a chance passer-by we were simply a partjf of biuo-shirted, cabbage-tree-batted diggers walking along briskly together ; but I noticed that both Brocklebank and Fry bad their revolvers in readiness, and that they never suffered their eyes to stray from my person. We had reached the camp, and Lang ford had begun to narrate to the police superintendent there a circumstantial ac count of the supposed robbery, and was pointing out the painful suspicion which attached to myself, when the clatter of a horse’s hoofs was heard, and a moment later we saw Mrs. Langford, with her hair streaming in the wind from under her bonnet, and a heightened color in her cheeks, cantering towards the police barracks. She was evidently a practised horsewoman, for she was seated calmly and securely feminine fashion on a mascu line saddle, with one foot in the stirrup, and the other resting gracefully on her Breed’s shoulder. “John, my dear,” she exclaimed breathlessly, as she stopped her horse and
alighted without assistance, “Adamson wanted to ride old Jack, but I wouldn’t let him. I determined to bring the good news myself. Mr. Parker is innocant. The parcels of gold are all right.” “ All right 1” cried Brocklebank. “How can that be I” “ Why somebody—yourself, I suppose, Mr. Brocklebank —had folded two packets into one parcel. This has been done in two instances ; so that what we took for two packets, according to the label out side, were really four.” “ I am confident I never did so,” answered Brocklebank almost angrily. I need not describe the joyous leap which my heart gave as I listened to this most welcome intelligence. It is enough to say that everybody present crowded round me and shook me by the hand. When I say everybody, I do not mean Mr. Fry. lam not sure that he was not rather disappointed ; certainly he looked sourer than ever, but he had the civility to blurt out— “ You are well out of it, Parker.” As we returned to Iron Bark gully, the rain ceased, and the sun shone out glori ously, as if to celebrate my restoration to innocence ; and a couple of hours later, Langford and his mates having tempor arily admitted me to membership in their digging party, I was busily engaged in shovelling “-wash-dirt” into the “hopper” of their cradle. And now for the conclusion of my tale, which may appear somewhat surprising, but which I assure the reader is strictly true, as are all the main facts, of this narrative. I have altered the names of persons, but otherwise my story is a story of real facts, and some of these who were working on Iron Bark Gully in 1852 may possibly read this article, and be able to attest the truth of its statements. I had -worked very pleasantlj and amic ably for some days in Langford’s party, sharing Adamson’s tent at night, when one evening Brocklebank took me aside, and told me he wished to say a few w r ords to me privately. I had seen very little of him since the supposed robbery ; I had ' fancied he rather avoided me, and not only me but all his former acquaint ances. He no longer came out, as before, to gossip at the community-fire which burnt before his establishment, but as soon as business was concluded he shut ' himself up in his store, • and remained invisible till morning.
When he took me aside that evening, I was struck by the altered expression of
his countenance. His face was flushed, and there was an unsteady light in his eyes. I should have supposed that he had been drinking, but that I knew him to be a strict teetotaller, and that there was not a drop of intoxicating fluid in any of our tents, for in 1852 all spirit-selling on the diggings was carried on clandes tinely, and was therefore shunned by such steady respectable folks as most of our neighbors were. “My dear friend,” said Brocklebank, taking me by the hand, “ I have never been able to forgive myself the misery you underwent. The thought has haunted me day and night—” “Don’t say anything more about it now,” I entreated. “You begged my pardon the other day until I was quite ashamed. It was, I dare say, a whole some lesson for me. I shall have more pity for other supposed criminals in future.” “ Not,” pursued Brocklebank musingly, as if in soliloquy, “that I am personally responsible for your sufferings. The crime lies at other men’s doors.” I did not comprehend this last observa tion, but he proceeded to say— “ And now I am going to beg a favor — a favor which I scarcely venture to ask of you after what you have undergane. I want you to sacrifice a night’s rest and keep watch in my tent to-night. I have received information,” he added, sinking his voice to an impressive whisper, “that to-night my store is to be attacked and plundered. I have plenty of arms. Will you come, Parker 1” “ 1 shall be delighted,” I said, warming at the prospect of an adventure in which I was more likely to play the part of thief taker than thief. ‘ ‘ But wouldn’t it be well to tell Adamson, Langford, and the others, so as to have a strong party here to meet the scoundrels 1” “No, no,” he said mysteriously, grasp ing me by the wrist, “on no account. Don’t say a word to them. I will tell you why, to-night.” 1 could not, however, keep the duty
’ which I had undertaken to fulfil altogther , a secret, for I was obliged to tell Lang ford and Adamson that I was going to 3 sleep in Brocklebank’s tent. “ Mercy on the lad !” cried the old J Scotchman. “Why I should hae thocht 1 ye’d had enough of Brocklebank’s tent by this time. What does he want wi’ ye ?” 1 “He wants me for company. He’s rather nervous,” I replied evasively. } “ There’s something queer about Brock ■ lebank,” observed Langford. “ He’s 3 grown very silent and very strange during the last few days. I hope he isn’t going to stop payment. There are twenty ounces of our hard-earned gold in his *■ hands.” * “ Nae fear o’ that,” answered Adam son. 1 With these few words he lighted his 1 pipe, and whistling,to his dog, stalked 3 forth, gun in hand, to look after a chance 1 opossum. , “ Well, Parker,” said Langford, I sup pose you’d better go, but for goodness’ 1 sake don’t get into another mess.” “ I think there’s no fear of that,” I re plied laughingly. “I don’t like Brocklebank quite as well as I did,” observed my mate— ‘ ‘ there’s a curious suspicious look in his eyes, and he sometimes scowls at me as if 1 I had committed a crime.” 1 With these words our conversation ter minated, and soon after I went into the Royal Liver Store for the night. Brocklebank was sitting on a flour barrel, reading a book by the light of a candle. The flushed and excited look which had characterised his face earlier in the day had disappeared : his manner was calm, deliberate, and business-like. After what he had told me during our late interview, I was not surprised to see a capped and loaded revolver lying by his side, although I had been given to under stand by Langford and others that our part of the diggings was almost as free from crimes of violence as an English country village. However, he made no allusion to the weapon at his side, and for a considerable time we sat conversing on various topics unconnected with the business for which I had visited his tent. By degrees the sounds produced by Euro pean civilization became fainter ; the last digger discharged the contents of his gun or pistol previous to reloading it, and even the dogs began to grow sleepy, and Australian Nature reasserted her reign in the melancholy moping cry of the more poke, or Southern ewl, and the ceaseless chatter of the bull-frogs in an adjacent swamp. Then Brocklebank, quietly closing his book, and laying his hand upon his revolvei’, addressed me thus : [to be coktinued.l
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VACCINATION. By an Act of the General Assembly of New Zealand, it is made compulsory upon every parent to take his child, within six months of its birth, to the Medical Officer appointed by Government for the district, or to some qualified Medical Practitioner, to have the child vaccin ated, and on the eighth day following to take the child back again for inspection. For breach of this law a fine not exceeding 40s. may be recovered before any Bench of Magis trates. If the child be properly vaccinated, the Medical Officer or Practitioner is to give a certificate of the fact. If the child be not sus ceptible, or unfit to endure the process, another certificate is to be given, which will clear the patents of the consequences. Children, al though vaccinated, whose vaccination certifi cates are not forwarded to the Registrar of the district arc still liable to a line of 40s. Inno culation with the virus of small pox is a crime punishable by a penalty of The word “parent” means father, mother, or other per son having the care, nurture, or custody of the child.
SLAUGHTER-HOUSE LICENSES. “The Slaughter-House Act, 1877,” pro vides that “no license shall be issued in res pect of any slaughter-house situated within half a mile from the outer boundary of any borough, unless such slaughter-house has been erected, or was in course of erection for that purpose immediately before the Ist December, 1577. If such slaughter-house is within the above described limit, application lor the license must be made to the Council of the nearest Borough. If a slaughter-house is within any County, ex cept as aforesaid, the application must be made to the Council of such county. No license, -not being the renewal of a previously existing license, shall be issued to any person, unless public notice shall have been given by the applicant for the same, once in each week for one month, immediately preceding the lime when such application is to be heard.” MOONLIGPIT EVENINGS. The Moon at 3 days old shines till about 8 o’clock. The Moon at 6 days old shines till about half-past 10 o’clock. The Moon at 8 days old shines till nearly I o’clock in the morning. The Moon at 12 days old shines from sun down till about 4 in the morning. The Moon at 15 days old is full, and shines all night. The Moon at 18 days old rises about 9 p.m. and shines till morning. The Moon at 21 days old rises about n p.m. and shines till morning. The Moon at 24 days old rises about 2 a.m. and shines till morning. The Moon at 27 days old rises about 4 a.m. and shines till sunrise. THE HOUSEWIFE’S TABLE.
The following is a very valuable housewife’s table, by which persons not having scales and weights at hand may readily measure the article wanted to form any recipe without the trouble of weighing, allowance to be made for an extraordinary dryness or moisture of the ar ticle weighed or measured : Wheat flour, I pound is I quart. Indian meal, I pound 2 ounces are I quart. Butter, when soft, I pound is I quart. Loaf sugar, broken, I pound is I quart White sugar, powdered, I pound I unce ate I quart. Ten eggs are I pound. Flour, 4 pecks are I bushel. Sixteen large tablespoonsful are I pint. Eight large teaspoonskil are I gill. Four large teaspoonsful are ]£ gill. Two gills are % pint. Two pints ate I quart. Four quarts are I gallon. A common sized tumbler holds ]>z pint. A commsn sized wine glass is % a gill. A tea-cup is I gill. A large wine-glass is I gill. Forty drops are equal to I teaspoonful. Four tcaspoonfuls arc equal to I tablespoon ful. REGISTRATION OF BIRTHS, MAR RIAGES, AND DEATHS. Births. —Parents and all other persons pre sent at a birth, arc liable under the Act for Registration under penalty of £\o; failing, the occupier of house in which inch birth took place is liable. Births arc registered free up to sixty-two days, day of birth and of registra tisn, both inclusive ; afterwards up to six months, on payment of ss. penalty, and after declaration as to truth of particulars being duly made ; and beyond six months only after conviction before a Magistrate, and on pro duction of certificate of conviction signed by Magistrate or Clerk to Bench, and within one month of such| conviction. There are other provisions as to registration of children found exposed, and registration of names within one year of birth. Marriages. —Marriages must be solem nized with open doors; between eight in the morning and four in the afternoon, in the presence of two or more witnesses. Persons objecting to be married by a clergyman, can be married in a Registrar’s office by a Registrar. Persons desirous of being married must give notice to the Registrar of the district, and take out a Marriage Certificate; but before doing so, must have resided in the district three clear days immediately proceeding the application for certificate. The fees arc :—for Notice and Certificate, 2S 6d; Marriage by Registrar, £ I ; and 2s-6d for Copyof Marriage Registrar. Persons wishing to be married out of the dis trict in which they live, can only do so by residing in the district in which they wish to be married for three clear days, and obtaining certificate from the Registrar of that district. And persons living in different districts must either both reside for three clear days in the same district, or else obtain two Certificates, viz:—one from the Registrar of each of the districts in which they reside. Any person making false affirmation, declaration, nr repre sentation before a Registrar, is guilty of mis demeanour. Deaths. —The occupier of house in which death occurs, and all persons present at a death, arc liable for the registration within thirty one days; and failing these, the Undertaker or person so acting, under penalty of £10; but any of the persons liable may depute, in writing, some person acquainted with par ticulars required to attend and register ; and the person registering ML ST in all cases take to the Registrar the Doctor’s Certificate of Death. In all cases of burial, the Undertaker or person so acting, must return to the Registrar within seven days, the Burial Cer tificate, duly signed by Undertaker and officiating Minister, or two householders pre sent at such burial. Undertakers not return ing such Burial Certificates within seven days arc liable to a penalty of *5 ; and Clergymen officiating and not signing Burial Certificates are also liable to a penalty of £5. Any person not attending to register, after notice from Registrar is duly given, is liable to a penalty of £2O There are various other provisions defining powers and duties of Registrar, and imposing penalties for neglect in complying with various provisions of the Act.
THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, TUESDAY, MARCH 28, 1880.
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POWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED.— The effects of one tcaspoonful taken in a little water before going to bed is extraordinary. N* family should be without it in the winter. Sold by Chemists and Medicine Vendors throughout the World, is I '/i d and 2s 3d per per bottle; a great saving in taking family bottles, ns each. Established over 50 years. Prepared only by THOMAS POWELL, Blackfriars Road, London. SK for POWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED SOLD by all CHEMISTS and STORE KEEPERS. Observe the Trade Mark, “Lion, Net, and Mouse.” Wholesale Agents in the Australian and New Zealand Colonies -Elliot Brothers; Eyers & Solomon ; Felton, Grimwalde, & Co. ; P. and S. Falk, Faulding & Co. ; Rocke, To.mpsit, & Co. ; Rosenthall & Co. ; Kempthorne, Prosser, & Co. ; S. Hoffenung & Co.; Hemmons, Laws, & Co. ; Berkley, Taylor, & Co.; and all other wholesale houses. Proprietor— Thomas Powell, Blackfriars Road London. KEATING’S WORM TABLETS, A PURELY VEGETABLE SWEETMEAT, noth in appearance and taste, furnishing a most agreeable method of administering the only certain remedy for INTESTINAL or THREAD WORMS. It is a perfectly safe and mild preparation, and is especially adapted for children. TESTIMONIAL. Medical Hall Giklersome, Nov. 28th, 1576. j Mr. Keating, Dear Sir, —I think it nothing but my duty to inform you of the immense sale I have for your Worm tablets, which I may justly say is enormous, and in every case gives the greatest satisfaction. I have now in stock two bottles containing the Round Worms brought me during the last few days by customers, one Worm 40 yards long. I dare not be without the remedy.—yours respectfully, M, A. Walker. Sold in tins by all Chemists and Druggists Proprietor, THOS. KEATING, London, REWARD AND CAUTlON.—Whereas fraudulent imitations of this umsurpassed remedy have been sold, I hereby request any one knowing the vendor of the same to com municate with me, on conviction of the offender a liberal reward will be paid. 637 BUGS, FLEAS, MOTHS, BEETLES And all other Insects arc DESTROYED by KEATING’S INSECT POWDER, which is quite harmless to domestic animals. In exterminating Beetles the success of this Powder is extraordinary, and no one need be troubled by those pests. It is per fectly clean in application. Ask for and be sure you obtain “ KEAT ING’S POWDER,” as Imitations are Noxious, and fail in giving satisfaction. Sold by all Chemists in Tins, is. & 2S. 6d. each 63c GRATEFUL—COMFORTIN G. jgPPS’S BREAKFAST COCOA. “ By a thorough knowledge of the natural laws which govern the operations of digestion and nutrition, and by a careful application of .he fine properties of well selected cocoa, Mr. Epps has provided our breakfast tables with a delicately-flavoured beverage which may save us many heavy doctors’ bills. It is by tne judi cious use of such articles of diet, that a constitu tion may be gradually built up until strong enough to resist every tendency to disease. Hundreds of subtle maladies are floating arcund us, ready to attack wherever there is a weak point. We may escape many a fata shaft by keeping ourselves well fortified with pure bicod and a properly nourished frame.” —The Cizit Service Gazette, SOLD ONLY IN PACKETS LABELLED JAMES EPPS AND CO Homospathic Chemists, London,
TO PRINTERS. MACHINE FOR SALE. For s a l e. One Second-hand Double Demy Tape Printing MACHINE, in thorough working order, with rollers, moulds, &c., complete. This machine has been replaced by a Double Royal Wharfedale, which necessitates removal of the Double Demy Machine formerly used for printing the “Herald ” and “ Guardian,” for hand or steampower. Can be seen and all par ticulars obtained at our office. For a Country Office this Machine suits admirably, as it can easily be turned by hand, for which we have fitted a fly wheel and handle. Paica £7O. WEEKS & DIXON. Ashburton, January 14, 1879 WANTED KNOWN—That Visiting Cards, plain or mourning, can be obtained printed in various styles, at the “Herald” and “Guardian” offices, near j the Rai ™ r i.y Station '
Business Notic 85T THIS ADVERTISEME BE CAREFULLY REA MEMBERED BY EVI TERESTED IN FENCIN THE PATENT O' SAMSON FENCI Has now been before the p> years, and during tin 5,000 TONS HAVE B! Giving very great satisfactio ■which we hold numerous tes well-known colonists ; and daily increasing to such ai numerous spurious imitatio been introduced in the vari Australia and New Zealand purpose of damaging the re] Patent Oval Samson Wire. The Samsor Was patented and introdui ago in Victoria, New Queensland, and New Zeal principal claim set fourth wa Oval to prevent fraud. Ye these patents, firms —many standing—have, for the sa commission, lent themselve duction of various spuri which render them liable t( and annoyance and disappc users. We would point out to chasers that any persen ere( Fences, other than the Pa son, renders himself liabl The Patent Acts on this explicit; therefore, after excuse can be made. We have had instances br notice where some persons! principled as to mix the Wire amongst the Patent order to make a sale, a the reputation of the genu We have a great aversio proceedings in this math compelled to, in self-defen practices are at once stop]. The public, when purch fore cautioned to see that a tin tally thus : PATENT OVAL SAJ IN OYAIi ; And the Patentee’s T Mark : M I R IN PADXiOCJ Manufactured by the V Company, Warringto By using the Patent 0 you get a better and ch< any other, and the best imitations already referrec #©-A comprehensive c advantages, with numen from well-known colonists to any address on applicat The state Forests of Vi< with the Patent Oval Sam the one at Dookie is, wit best Wire Fence in Austn come from great distances PRICES GREATLY
Printers and Publishers. IF YOU WANT A NEAT BUSINESS CARD GO TO THE “ GUARDIAN’JBpFtICE IF YOU WANT WELL-PRINTED CIRCULAR, TRY THE “GUARDIAN” OFFICE. IF YOU WANT AN ATTRACTIVE HANDBILL, TRY THE “GUARDIAN ’ OFFICE. IF YOU WANT MAGNIFICENTSPOSTER, CALL AT THE “GUARDIAN” OFFICE. IF YOU WANT ANY DESCRIPTION OF PLAIN OR ORNAMENTAL PRINTING CALL AT THE “GUARDIAN’’OFFICE East Street Nort WEEKS & DIXON, PROPRIETORS. THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, Price Twopence, AN be obtained from the following Agents, who will receive orders c Intending Subscribers will please fill up forms, which can be obtained from any of the above Agents. They will also oblige by stating on the hack pf order to which agent they pay their suH%iptions. WEEKS AND DIXON/ Printers and Publishers |
AG/1880/AG_18800325/MM_01/0001.xml | 3,100 | The Ashburton Guardian.
COUNTY AGBICULTUE.AL AND SPORTING BECOEDEE.
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ASHBURTON. THURSDAY, MARCH 25, 1880.
[PRICE—TWOPEN CB.
Saunders Bros. RANGITATA. FOR SALE, in convenient sized farms, about 3,500 ACRES of the best Land in the North Rangitata District, being rural sections Nos. 32311, 32312, 32264, 32265, 30788, 30789, and 30790. The land is all fenced, and ready for immediate occupation ; water can be ob tained within fifty feet of the surface, and excellent crops have been grown in the neighborhood this season. Eor small capitalists this is a rare Op portunity to obtain good land at a very slight advance on the Government price. Portion of the property is not more than three minutes’ walk from the Ealing Railway Station. TERMS EXCEPTIONALLY EASY. EDUCATION RESERVE 1999. THIS reserve will shortly be offered for cropping, in lots of convenient size. Well adapted for growing barley, a portion (110 acres) in crop this year yielding up wards of 33 bushels per aero. KAIAPOI BOROUGH RESERVES, Nos. 2184, 2185, 2186, 2187. HE whole of these reserves will shortly be offered in lots, for one crop or a longer period. Excellent crops of wheat, oats, and barley have been grown on the properties this season. SAUNDERS BROS, MILLERS, GRAIN MERCHANTS, COMMISSION AGENTS. ASHBURTON. AGENTS FOK TUB LONDON AND LANCASHIRE FIRE AND INSURANCE COMPANY AND THE WALLSEND COLLIERY.’ 692 a
Auctioneers and Commission Agents. ALFRED HARRISON, AUCTIONEER, COMMISSION AGENT, ETC. SALES, Sales of Stock, Mer chandise, Furniture and Effects, also Pigs, Fowls, and General Produce. WEEKLY SALE Every SATURDAY at 12 o’clock. SALE TA*DS ATTENDED. ntrics can bo made at my office or at the Yards. Agent for the Transatlantic Fire Insurance Company. 5 EDMISTON BROS. & GUNDRY (late bullock AND CO.), ASHBURTON, General Merchants, Auctioneers, Stock, Station, Estate, and- Commission Agents. Sales of Stock, Farm Implements, etc., will he held at their Yards, Ashbur ton, and the Tinwald Yards, on alternate TUESDAYS. CASH ADVANCES Made ©n Stock, Produce, &c., consigned for Positive Sale. EDMISTON BROS. & GUNDRY. 19 FARMERS AND OTHERS. 'ESSRS. ACLAND, CAMPBELL, & CO. are prepared to supply Farmers and others with Station Stores, Fencing Wire, Fencing Staples, Standards, &c., at Lowest Rates, and of First-class quality. AGENTS FOR THE ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY. CAPITAL £2,000,000 NSURANCES EFFECTED AT LOWEST RATES. ACLAND, CAMPBELL & CO., Auctioneers. W. R. BOYLE, Agent, Ashburton. 65 pREDK, p AVITT, E/st Street (Close to the Railway Station) Ashburton, Land and'General Commission Agent. Orders takf»£for —Sydney Drays, Newcastle Coal, and the truck load). Build ing Materials bvall kinds. Fencing Wire, Agricultural Implements, English and Ameri can, &.c., &c. i MESSRS. POYNTZ & CO., AND, STATE, GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS. Rents and Debts Collected. Money advanced on Freehold Security. 7 w ILLIAM ADAMS, Accountant and General Commission Agent. W. A. has started busines as above in te Cottage next Road Board Office, A sh urton. Tradesmens’ books kept, Accounts 'endered, Rents Collected, Letters Written, business or private, Contractors’ artnership Accounts Adjusted. Charges Moderate. WILLIAM ADAMS, Next Road Board Office, 5120 Ashburton. W. R. BOYLE, Moore street, Ashburton, A CCOUNTANT, LAND, ESTATE, i \. and GENERAL AGENT. Dana negotiated. Absentees represented. .gent for the Victorian Insurance Com pany. ERTIFICATED ACCOUNTANT IN BANK RUPTCY. 458 g Millers, &c. | J , begs to inform the inhabitants of Ashburton nd surrounding districts that his NEW FLOUR MILL AT WAKANUI HAS COMMENCED WORK, And hopes, by strict attention to busi ness, and turning out a First-class article, to merit a share of public support. Special attention paid to Gristing, and Farmers from a distance can have their Grist ground by return 31 To Let and for Sale. FARM TO LET. LET, for a term of years, a FARM of 1,800 ACRES of good Wheat md, GO acres in turnips, the rest in ssocks, fenced, and sub-divided ; good ouse, 8-stalled Stable, Chaff-house, Well, c. Exceptionally favorable terms to a od tenant. Apply to EREDK. PAYITT, -7o Ashburton. FARMS FOR SALE. MPROVED FARM of 564 Acres, near Dromore. IMPROVED FARM of 400 Acres, Seafield. 544-Acre Block of UNIMPROVED LAND, adjoining Winchmore Railway Station. Easy terms. Apply to )0g CUFF & GRAHAM. Surveyor, Civil Engineers, &c. f: FOOKS AND SON, SURVEYORS AND LAND BROKERS Under the Land Transfer Act, OVERNMENT CONTRACT SURVEYORS, dangle, Wakanui Road, near Post-office 33 ASHBURTON. RCHERY MATERIAL.—Bows from ss. each. Arrows from ss. doz. H JONES, Stationer, Baring Square.
Hotels. JOHN TISCH begs to inform bis friends and the public that he has TAKEN THE ALFORD FOREST HOTEL, Alford Forest. First-class accommodation at moderate charges. Wines, ales, and spirits of best quality. Good stabling and paddocks. Horses and buggies on hire. A con veyance meets the 11.35 a.m. train .at Methven Station, returning at once to Al ford Forest. 598 g THE WHEATSHEAF HOTEL, Wheatstone. Q H. WILLCOCKS, the Proprietor of the above fine Hotel can now offer Acom modation which cannot be surpassed in any house in Canterbury, and wishes to inform his friends \nd the public generally that everything in his power will be done to make his patrons comfortable. The rooms are splendidly furnished and well ventilated. First-class Stabling and Paddocks in connection with the Hotel. Wines and Spirits of the Best Brands. G. H. WILLCOCKS, Proprietor, 138 Wheatsheaf Hotel. Boarding Houses. CENTRAL TEMPERANCE HOTEL, Baking Square (Near Town Hall). RE-OPENING of the above commo dious and centrally situated Pri vate and Commercial Hotel. T. BROADBELT, PROPRIETOR, Is prepared to give Superior Accommoda tion to Boarders and the Travelling Public on REASONABLE TERMS. Weekly Board and Lodging ... £1 Weekly Board 14s, MEALS AT ALL HOURS. Dinner on Saturday from 11.30. Beds (single), Is. 6d. Private Room for Ladies. 153—024 a Business Notices. FARMERS ! FARMERS ! FARMERS ! R. McKERROW AND CO., RE Cash Purchasers of Wool, Grain, and all kinds of Farm Produces and are also prepared to make Liberal CASH ADVANCES on the above placed in their hands either for sale or shipment to the English or Colonial Markets. A Large Stock of Cornsaoks, Wool packs, &c., for sale at lowest current prices. R. McKERROW & CO., GRAIN MERCK AN T 3, RAKAIA GO Publications. NE W ZEALAND WESLE VAN Published Monthly. JUST ARRIVED, the “ New Zealand Wesleyan” for March. Price 6d Sold at the Herald and Guardian Office, East Street. WEEKS AND DIXON, Agents. AGRICULTURAL PAPERS. rjpHE PUBLISHERS have much pleasure in intimating to the Farmers of the Couuty of Ashburton, that they havejssuetl a reprint in pamphlet form of a selection of AGRICULTURAL PAPERS Read before the Lincoln Farmers’ Club, compiled by J. Stanley Bruce, Esq., Price One Shilling. Orders for the above pamphlet, ac companied by thirteen stamps, should he addresssed to WEEKS & DIXON, Publishers, East Street. ALMANAC for 1880, printed on a neat card, with Ashburton Direc tory, Postal and Railway Guide, can be obtained gratuitiously at the “ Guardian ” Office. FORMS PRINTED “To Let” and “ For Sale ” —can be obtained at the Herald Office.
NOTICE TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. WHEN you want any Copper, Zinc, Iron, or Tinware made or re paired, it will be to your interest to con sult JOSEPH HYDE, Moore street, Ashburton, And he will cure all complaints cheaply. 4.G9cr T. CHAMBERS, jgOOT AND SHOEMAKER, East Street, Ashburton. Boots and Shoos of all kinds Sewn or Pegged. Repairs Attended To. 48 TINWALD STORE. JAMES E S C 0 T T, GENERAL STOREKEEPER, IRONMONGER, DRAPER, Ac., Ac., Ac. 300 g FINE Cream-Laid ENVELOPES, No. 6 ; extra secure shape, ONLY 9s. 6d. per 1000; s°°) 5 s - i 2 5°) 3 s -> NETT CASH. ALSO, — BANK NOTE AND LETTER PAPER WEEKS & DIXON, DIRECT IMPORTERS, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL STATIONERS, ASHBURTON “ HERALD ” OFFICE. T. A. GATES, ABINET MAKER, PICTURE FRAME MAKER, AND UNDERTAKER, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, ASHBURTON. 4 JUST ARRIVED. PAPER BAGS, PAPER BAGS. r(ONFECTIONERS, Fruiterers, 1 Grocers, Drapers, Seedsmen, Ac., can be supplied with Paper Bags, all sizes, and Printed or Plain. WEEKS AND DIXON, General Printers, East rtreet North. Ci CHOOL Requisites and Artist M bte rials. H. M. JONES, Static ler, Bari Square. 5 JpNVELOPES, NOTEPAPER, EN VELOPES, NOTEPAPER.—The oheapest ever offered in Ashburton, at the Herald Office, Wholesale Stationery Depot, Saunders’ Buildings.
MARBLE CHIMNEY PIECES— ALL PATTERNS AND DESIGNS. WASHING, WRINGING, AND MANGLING MACHINES-ALL SIZES IN STOCK. Business Notices. IRONMONGERY. IRONMONGERY. F. CROSS & CO., Cobnek of Colombo and Hereford Streets, opposite Bank of New Zealand, CHRISTCHURCH, BEG to call the attention of their Customers and the public generally to their varied and well-assorted stock of every description of BUILDERS’ AND GENERAL IRONMONGERY, BRUSHWARE, &c.,&c.; also, always on hand, a large stock of Oils, Paints, Paperhangings, Varnishes, &c, ; also, now landing, ex Elmiranda. from New York direct—Two and Three-Pronged Hay Forks, all lengths ; Two and Three-Bow Hay Rakes ; American Scythe Snathes, Lawn Mowers, and every description of Yankee RANGES. RANGES. RANGES. Colonies, and are now offering them at considerably reduced prices, and would call the attention of Architects, Builders, and the public generally to an inspection. RANGES —Watson and Gow’s “Etna,” with cast-iron oven and boiler, 3ft wide —£5. Ditto os above, with oven and side boiler, and bright bands and mould, 3ft. Sin. wide— L 7 10s. Leamington Ranges, all sizes, from 2ft. 9in. to Oft., and all prices from £4 each. REGISTER GRATES —Fine cast front with brick hack —7d. per inch. Ground front and brick back —lOd. per inch. Wright’s Patent Bivalve, with steel and ormolu bead, all sizes and patterns, from 60s. each. FURNISHING DEPARTMENT. Being overstocked in this Department we are determined to sell at a little over cost, and give our Customers the benefit of the in creased tariff, also to make room for shipments now landing, and to arrive, we invite recent arrivals and others to an inspection. We have also now landing ex Hurunui—OlL CLOTHS, all Widths ; CARPETS of every description ; HEARTH RUGS ; Hessians, striped for Cabinet makers; Scrim, Arc., Ac. Also, to arrive per Hereford, Pleiades, and other vessels —White Lead, Oils, Varnishes, and Colors of every description. CHEAPEST HOUSE IN CHRISTCHURCH. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL IRONMONGERS, Notions. FLY TRAPS ! FLY TRAPS ! FLY TRAPS ! CHEAPER THAN EVER. [ROSS & CO. have now on hand one of the Largest 1 Stocks of Scotch and Leamington Ranges in the All Goods delivered Free within One Mile of Post Office. Country orders carefully packed, and every attention given. 4520 FURNISHING GOODS OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS. CARPENTERS’ TOOLS AT REDUCED PRICES.
E CULLEN, GENERAL CARRIER and FORWARDING AGENT, Burnett street, Ashburton. Trains at tended daily, and all orders promptly at tended to. 400 g jyrß. FRANCIS PHILIP O’REILLY, Barrister, Solicitor, & Conveyancer, TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON, Next Messrs. Orr and Co.’s. 3G2g WM. ANDERSON, SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER, Ashburton, 'AS always in STOCK a complete . assortment of every description of Saddlery, Harness, Whips, Saddlers’ Iron mongery, &c., imported direct from Eng land. Goods to order manufactured on the premises of the best Materials, and at the lowest rates. 11 S PI BUR TON gTORE. The Oldest Established Business in the County of Ashburton; D. WILLIAMSON AND CO., DRAPERS, GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, TEA, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS. The Best House in Town for MEN’S, BOYS’, AND YOUTHS’ READY-MADE CLOTHING. CELEBRATED BOOT AND SHOE DEPOT. 14 MEDICAL HALL. Established 1874. J. M. C AMBRIDGE ’ DRUGGIST, FAMILY AND DISPENSING CHEMIST, Has always in Stock — SPONGES—Honeycomb and Turkey Toilet TRUSSES—Common Circular, Cole’s, Sal mon and Ody’s, Mocmain, Ac. ELASTIC STOCKINGS —Knee Caps, Wristlets, and Anklets ; Abdominal Belts in Silk and Thread. FEEDING BOTTLES—Mather’s, MawV, Dean’s, Stocker’s, Ayrton and Saun ders’, O’Connell’s. INFANTS’ FOODS—Liebig’s, Hard’s, Neave’s, Ridge’s, Nestle’s. COD LIVER OILS—De Jongh’s, Lang ton's, Moller’s, Foxe’s, Southall Bros. PERFUMERY —Piesse and Lubiu’s, Rin> mel’s, Gosnell’s, Briedenbach’s, Low’s, The Crown Perfumery Company’s HORSE AND CATTLE MEDICINES. HOMCEO PATIIIC MEDICINES—Loath and Ross’s, Turner’s, and Martin’s. TEETH CAREFULLY EXTRACTED, BROWN PAPER, strong, and large sheets, at 51 d. per lb. WEEKS AND DIXON, Stationers, East street North (near the Raihvry Station), Ash burton. CHRISTMAS Number Young Ladies’ Journal, London Journal, Family Herald, Family Reader, Boys’ Standard, &c. Just arrived. H. M. Jones, Sta tioner, Baring Square. OFFICE and Pocket Diaries for 1880 H. M. Jones, Stationer, Baring Square.
Business Notices. J. R. CHAPMAN, JOINTER, GLAZIER, PAPER HANGER & SIGNWRITER, Importer of Paperhangings, White Lead, Glass, &c. The trade supplied at lowert Wholesale Prices. 17 Auctioneers, &c. J. E. BUCHANAN AND CO., AUCTIONEERS, LAND AND ESTATE AGENTS, ASHBURTON. PROPERTIES. THE following, amongst other PRO PERTIES, are placed in the Auction eer’s hands for LEASE and SALE:— ASHBURTON— A splendid paddock of 5 acres near Township. Six acres close to N. E. Belt. Sections near Gas Works. House and garden, Burnett St. Capital 4-Roomed House, Peter St. ASHBURTON FORKS— -190 acres with splendid Creek. 200 acres in crop, fenced and sub divided. Good house and out buildings. WAKANUI — 100 acres near Moffatt’s Mill. 150 acres in crop. SEAFIELD — 400 acres fenced and subdivided. ISO acres fenced and subdivided. DROMORE -400 acres fenced and subdivided. Good Stable and Cottage. CHERTSEY— A few Township Sections. 150 acres near Railway. J. E. BUCHANAN & Co., 415 g Auctioneers. Public Notices. NEW ZEALAND TRUST AND LOAN COMPANY (LIMITED). QAPITAL £1,000,000. SUMS OF £BOO T ° £20,000 READY TO BE ADVANCED UPON FREEHOLD SECURITIES. Information can be obtained upon appli cation to J. C. M'DOWALL, Manager, 578 a Hereford street, Christchurch. TO FARMERS. THE UNDERSIGNED are CASH PURCHASERS of WHEAT, OATS, and BARLEY, and are prepared to SHIP WHEAT to the English markets on farmers’ account at the lowest possible cost. P. CUNNINGHAM & CO., sClg Ashburton and Christchurch. Insurance. Liverpool and London and GLOBE INSURANCE COM PANY. Capital £2,000,000. Reserve Fund ... £1,300,000, Grain Insured whilst Growing, in Stock or Stacked. Every other description of Insurance at rates as low as any other office. LOCAL AGENTS. J. Stanley Bruce ... Ashburton. A. R. Markham ... Chertsey4B4G ATORTH BRITISH AND MEROAN 1Y TILE INSURANCE COMPANY. Established, a.d. 1809. Capital ... £2,000,000 Losses already indemnified... £5,000,000 Reserve £1,156,000 Ashburton Agents— -3820 POYNTZ & GO.
Business Notices. JUST ARRIVED, CHOICE ASSORTMENT OF OFFICE AND HOUSEHOLD STATIONERY PAPER BAGS, ACCOUNT BOOKS, DIARIES, &c. To Meet the Requirements of the County of Ashburton, WEEKS & DIXON Are now Importing, direct from the makers. Every description of Commercial, Law, and General Stationery, which 'they are. in a position to supply, wholesale or retail, at prices that will compare favorably with any house in the Colony. The Goods now being opened up include a Choice Assortment of Plain and Fancy Note Papers and Envelopes, andj some very superior kinds. 10 2 CASES STATIONERY BALES PAPER 10 2 Commercial and Law Stationery Notepapers in great variety Envelopes of the newest styles Inkstands and Bottles Pens and Penholders Pencils and Pencil Cases Account and Pocket Books, Etc. Biscuit Bags Flour Bags Milliners’ Bags. Wholesale and Retail. LIBERAL DISCOUNT FOR CASH. BOOKS (SCRAP, ALBUMS, Ac., &c.) We have a small lot of the above, and being desirous of clearing out these articles, we shall be glad to dispose of them at VERY LOW RATES, so as to make room for incoming consigments of General Stationery. WEEKS AND DIXON? Saunders’ Buildings, EAST ASHBURTON.
Business Notices. CENTRAL SHOEING FORGE, Tancred street, Railway crossing, (Opposite Orr and Co.’s.) I> 088 and BURNS, Agricultural lir plement Makers, General Black smiths, Wheelwrights, Machinists, &c., beg to announce to the public of Ashbur ton that they have commenced business as above, and hope to merit a share of public support. HORSE SHOEING GUARANTEED TO SATISFACTION. 580 g GREENSTREET FORGE, Ashburton Forks. WILLIAM REYELL, Blacksmith, Wheelright, and Agricultural Machinist, HAYING considerably extended his Business Premises, can guarantee all work entrusted to him to be executed in a thoroughly competent manner, and with despatch. 359 g H A RL E S REID, ASHBURTON SHOEING FORGE, Corner of East and Dodson streets. A large and varied experience in the manufacture and repair of Agricultural Implements and Machinery, warrants 0. R. in guaranteeing sound and satis factory material and workmanship. Horses safely and scientifically shod on the spot. 252 JOHN N D E R S 0 N, CANTERBURY FOUNDRY, CHRISTCHURCH, Sole Agent for the M‘SHERRY GRAIN DRILLS, Will have on sale for next season a full assortment of these machines, varying from 10 to 17 hoes. Hoes, spring and peg, six to seven inches apart. Reapers and Binders by M'Cormick and Wood. Wire and extras for same. All kinds of plough fittings, shares, &c., kept on hand or cast at short notice. Fencing standards and wire, millstones, grindstones, flour dressing silk, leather and indiarubber belting and hose, reaper sections, machine oils, field gates, horse shoes and nails, rivets, holts, nuts, plate and bar iron, steel, and every requisite for smiths’ work, all kinds of engine and boiler mountings, boiler and gas lubes, &c>, &c. Machinery of every description made on the most modern principles and design. Estimates and drawings furnished on application. Indents to Great Britain or America executed on favourable terms. Sole agent for Aveling and Porter, Rochester, England. C and 8-h.p. Trac tion Engines by them on sale. Sole agent for John 'Wallace and Co., of London and Dundee, manufactures of Rolled Joists, Ac. Sizes, prices, and cata logues on application. 312 TO THE FARMERS OF THE ASH BURTON AND SURROUNDING DISTRICTS. c. w. CALL AT UCK WORTH’S High Street, Christchurch, And Buy your GROCERIES. Really Good Tea, 20s. per box, full size. Extra Superfine, 2ls. per box, full size. Extra Superfine, 00s. per half chest. Quality guaranteed. A.II other Goods equally low. 4G50 james McDonald, PRACTICAL TAILOR, East steeet, Ashburton. A good Stock of Tweeds and Cloths ott hai d. Summer Goods open shortly. 172 Mat.aamflLWffWttWiUut.nwff t mma BRICKS. rjplE UNDERSIGNED having COM. PLETEB Jieir KILN at Ashburton, axe prepared to SUPPLY BRICKS, equal to any made in the Colony, at any Station up or down. >. Samples to be seen at the Con pany'* Offices, Ashburton, Rakaia, and V inslowj W. MONTGOMERY & CO [Limited] 32 TOTARA ! TOTARA !! TOTARA !!;! NOTICE. To members of County Councils, Road Boards, Contractors, and othei’S. THE undersigned desires to notify that he is prepared to supply SAWN TOTARA (or Black Pine) for Bridges, Culverts'" Slabbing wells, or other purposes, of any dimensions, and in large or small quanti ties to suit customers. ALPHEUS HAYES, Timber Merchant, East street, Ashburton. N.B.—Building Timber, Firewood, Stakes, Ac., now on sale at the yards, East street, near Railway station, at lowest current rates, or can be delivered at any station along the line direct from the mills. 5 Firewood by the truck-load at greatly reduced prices. 007a* 413 |
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STEAMERS LEAVE LYTTELTON AS UNDER. For Wellington Rotorua, Friday, March 20. Passengersby2.4op.nl. train. For Napier, Gisborne, Taukanga and Auckland —Rotorua, Friday, March 26. Passengers by 2.40 p.m. train. For Melbourne, via Bluff— Te Anau, Tuesday, March 23. Passengers by 2 *4O train. For Sydney —. Rotorua, on Friday, March 26. Passengers by 2.40 p.m. train. For A karoa Wellington, Thursday, March 25. Passengers by 5.25 p.m. train. For Picton, Nelson, Taranaki, and Manukau —Wanaka, Tuesday, March 30.
MEMORANDA.
Saturday, March 27. Messrs. Acland, Campbell, and Co., at the Ashburton Horse Bazaar —Horses.
MAIL NOTICES.
The next mail for the United Kingdom, via San Francisco, will bo closed at Christ church on March 27th, and will be due in London on May 11th. The next mail for the United Kingdom via Brindisi, will be closed at Christ church on April 6th, and will be due in London on May 27th. SYDNEY J. DICK, Chief Postmaster.
ASHBURTON RETAIL LIST.
The Ashburton Guardian. COUNTY AGRICULTURAL & SPORTING RECORDER THURSDAY, MARCH 25, 1880.
It will be remembered that some time ago a short cablegram from London was published in the New Zealand papers in which it was stated that Earl Beacons field had sent a manifesto to the Viceroy of Ireland in which the Premier invited the opionion of the Irish people on the ques tion of maintaining the unity of the British Empire, and asked Ireland to ex- I ress itself as to the necessity or otherwise for the predominance of English influence in the Councils of Europe. To most readers this short summary would be enig matical, while even to those au fait fn British politics there would be great haziness and uncertainty. To the latter, the cablegram of March 0, for that was the date, would only serve to arouse curiosity without in any way affording the means of satisfying it, and, considering that the Earl Beaconsfield is the greatest master of finesse of the present day, they would look with some eagerness for a full explanation of the wary old politician’s meaning. The cablegram was meagre in the extreme, but by a recent mail from Sydney we obtain an extension of the cablegram which runs as follows : Earl Beaconsfield has addressed an im portant communication to the Lord Lieu tenant of Ireland, which has been pub lished, and is regarded as a manifesto of Government. In this the Premier treats chiefly of the relations between England and Ireland, and the policy and tactics of the Home Rule party. Ho claims that the action of Government has had the effect of defeating the aims of the Irish agitators both in out of Parliament. He lays stress on the promptitude with which Government took steps to afford relief to the sufferers by the famine in Ireland, and insists that the interests of England and Ireland are inseparably connected with each other, and that any disunion must be calamitous to both. He also expressed a hope that the leaders of both of the great parties will repudiate the vicious and ab surd claims put forth by Home Rulers, against whom he would warn the people of Great Britain and Ireland, as being actuated by a desire to destroy the essen tial bond of unity that should exist in a great nations like ours. The Premier also challenges the opinion of the country on the policy and administration of his Go vernment. He holds that the presence and perhaps the ascendancy of England in the great Councils of Europe is essen tial to the preservation of peace, and this ascendancy, he points out, can only be ac quired by unity amongst her own people. This throws some light on the matter, and enables us, to some extent, to see what the Tory leader would be at. It is not difficult to gather from the summary of the manifesto that, for the time being at least, the Tory Government is adverse to the Home Rule Party, and is not likely to show any favor to their designs. But further information is necessary to show us the reason why Earl Beaconsfield should address the Irish people on the subject just at this time. That informa tion is supplied by the fact that, after Easter, Parliament will be dissolved, and of course an election cry is wanted to glamour the constituencies with. In Great Britain, Homo Rule for Ireland, or in fact any movement tending to disinte grate the governing power of the country, meets with no favor whatever from the populace. The two countries are quite prepared to do all they can for their sister on the other side of the Channel, but they never will allow her to obtain what certain of her “ patriots” so ardently desire. The experiences of recent Par liamentary sessions, in which the Homo Rulers have developed such powers of obstruction in order to place their one idea before the country, have not tended to make them popular with the English and Scotch people, and now that a gene ral election is about to eventuate, the Tory leader marches out, parading a banner inscribed with opposition to the policy of the Home Rule agitators. There can be no doubt that the Liberal side would certainly have adopted the same cry, and declared bitter war against the Home Rule notion, but Disraeli has been beforehand with them, and utters no un certain sound upon the subject—a sound that was to be looked for from a Con servative Government under any circum stances, but since Benjamin Disraeli has been the Conservative leader the party has been so often “educated” that it is exceedingly difficult to tell what principles may not be adopted under the name of Conservatism. Earl Beaconsfield “holds that the presence and perhaps the ascendancy of England in the great councils of Europe is essential to the pre servation of peace,” and this ascend ancy, he points out, can only be acquired by unity amongst her own people.” Earl Beaconsfield believes in a “ spirited foreign policy,” and in this he has the warm support of his party, whereas the foreign policy of the Liberals is altogether of a milder tone that favors peace. It is upon this question of hold ing aloof from the embroilments of their foreign neighbors that the problem of which party will rule in the next Parlia ment will be settled. Conservatism has now two little wars upon its hands—one of which appeared, until a few days ago, to be assuming alarming dimensions, but recent telegrams are of a more hopefully pacific tone —and these little strifes are the costly things against which Liberalism kicks, and which, should it come once more into office, it will do its best to stop. Liberalism has all along set its face against assuming continually a warlike attitude in Europe, whereas Conservatism, according to Lord Beaconsfield, looks upon England as a sort of arbitrator to the whole Conti nent, and never loses an opportunity to maintain its prestige in the “ Councils of Europe. ” To maintain this prestige it is essential that England should be strong, and the admission of Home Rule, the thin edge of the wedge of disintegration, would be admitting an element of weakness. This both sides admit, and doubtless the party that gains power will be one pledged to the maintenance of the country’s unity, but in the present state of the country’s affairs we are inclined to think the con stituencies will favor a foreign policy less “ spirited ” than has obtained during the past few years, and that counsels a quiescent attitude for the British lion. If the Liberals return to power the milder policy will be adopted without doubt, for Mr. Gladstone has a horror of spilling his countrymen’s blood, and would rather pur chase peace at a pound, shillings, and pence pries, as ho has done before, than procure it at the cost of warfare. His control of the State at this moment, when the Afghan chiefs are softening towards peace, would be a certain guarantee for the close of the campaign.
L.O.L. —The Loyal Orange Lodge is announced to hold its meetings monthly for the future in the Templar Hall. San Francisco Mail. —The outward mails via San Francisco will close at Ash burton on Saturday morning at twenty minutes past ten. Scratch Match. —A scratch match amongst the local cricketers is meditated for Good Friday. Mr. Mainwaring is engineering the event, and players will ing to have a go-in should sec him. Tea Meeting. — i tea meeting in con nection with the Primitive Methodist congregation’s Sunday school, is to be held to-morrow evening in the Town Hall, and seeing that there is no counter attraction in the town, the meeting should be well attended.
The Holidays.—Consumers of coal, who find their stocks getting low, will doubtless see it to be to their advantage to lay in a supply before Thursday even ing, as on that day the coal merchants in town shut shop till the Tuesday following. School Treat.—At a special meeting of the Ashburton School Committee, held last night, it was resolved to postpone the proposed treat on Easter Monday, in order that more funds might be collected, and the gathering made a certain success. Postal Holiday.—The Asburton Post office will observe a close holiday on Good Friday (to-morrow). Mails usually de spatched on Friday will bo made up on Thursday evening at 8 o’clock, and in the Telegraph Department Sunday hours will be observed. Drunk on the Bailway.—Patrick M'Guire and James Conanty for having been drunk at the Rakaia railway station, wore yerterday fined L2 each by his Worship the Mayor and C. P. Cox, Esq. The offence was committed on the 23rd. Both prisoners paid the fine inflicted. Rakaia and Ashburton Forks Rail way.—ln the compensation case of the New Zealand and Australian Land Com pany v. the Rakaia and Ashburton Forks Railway Company, Judge John ston has fixed Wednesday, April 14, as the date of hearing. Grain.—From Cheitsey yesterday 2183 sacks of grain were despatched for ship ment. This is the lai’gest day’s grain work ever done at this station in any season, and as an instance of what the district has done this year it may be mentioned that 3000 sacks still remain to be sent awajq while teams still keep coming in grain laden. Mayfield. Our correspondent at May field writes :—The last rain in the district has chocked some of the farmers in their harvest work, which would ha ve been com pleted had the weather held fine. On the whole, however, the agriculturalists have to congratulate themselves on the success of their year’s labors, for the harvest has been a fine one, and the yield is expected to be something over 30 bushels to the acre. Claims to Vote.—Forms for claims to vote have been issued to the Registrars appointed under the Registration of Elec tors Act. The form is an exact copy of the schedule to the Act, and is perfect'y correct for those who wish to claim under the residential provision but it provides no space and gives no clear directions for a claim under a property qualification. In Auckland the Registrar lias got over the difficulty by having a separate form printed for those who desire to register under a property qualification. Larceny from a Swag.—Yesterday his Worship the Mayor and G. P. Cox, Esq., JJ.P., heard a charge of larceny against William Bowden, alius James Nankarvis, alias James Major, otherwise Billy the Cook. Billy had made free witli the swag of Donald Clune Monteith, and abstracted from it several articles of wearing apparel. When apprehended by Constable Rowso, prisoner was wearing the clothing. Billy pleaded guilty, and the justices scot him to gaol to meditate on the unwisdom of thieving. Prisoner had been many times before the Court previously, and is by habit and repute a common thief.
Auctioneering. —We learn that the vacant ground in West street running parallel with the grain stores of Messrs. Friedlandcr Bros, and Jameson Bros., and leased by Messrs. Matson and Co., is to be built upon, and largo premises are to be erected by that well known firm of auctioneers. Their busines in this dis trict has so increased as to necessitate this step, and also having a resident auctioneer. We understand that Messrs. Matson and Co. have found it impossible to do full justice to their business here without the facilities that a resident auctioneer and proper premises afford, and have therefore, with commendable enter prise, set about supplying the deficiency in this practical way. The Carandinis. —To a somewhat more limited but no less appreciative audience than that of Monday the Carandinis gave their second concert on Tuesday in the Town Hall. The programme was entirely changed, and a greater prominence was given to music of a higher class than is usually heard in an ordinary concert room. The better known and more popular ballad was, however, not forgotten, and did not fail to have its due effect upon the audience. Madame Carandini, in responding to an encore gave “Home sweet Home,” and the ever-green song was rapturously applauded. Mr. Gordon Gooch was perhaps equally successful with the “Village Blacksmith” and the “ Sexton,” his singing of both of which was a pleasure to hear. The cmcerted pieces—notably “Oft in the Stilly Night,” wont in that perfect style to bo expected from a company of the Carandinis’ stand ing. The Fahifield Estate.— A change, it will have been observed, has taken place in the place of sale of the Fairfield Estate. The sale had been advortisedjo take place in Christchurch, but in consequence of the number of applications for small holdings from people employed near Ash burton, it has been decided to hold the sale in our own Town Hall. This will give all who desire to possess two or three aci’es for a comfortable home an oppor tunity of choosing for themselves. Fair field is conveniently situated for those em ployed in or near Ashburton, and, con considering the times and the size of the property to be sold, we should fancy the sale will afford anyone who desires it an opportunity of obtaining a few acres at a more reasonable price than has been pos sible hitherto, and we expect bidding at the sale to be spirited. We are given to understand that Mr. John Matson will himself officiate as auctioneer on the occasion. Election of School Committee of Tinwadd. —The adjourned meeting of householders was held at the Timvald school on Monday eveing. Mr. Baxter, C.E., was voted to the chair, and read the report for the year 1879, which showed a steady increase in the attendance, and the necessity that now exists for additional accommodation, there being 80 names on the roll at the-end of December last, and an average attendance of 57, while there is sitting room for 54 only. At the annual inspection of children held on 31st October, 94 per cent, passed in the Stan dards presented. The financial statement having also been read and the report adopted, the following gentlemen were elected a Committee for the ensuing year : —Messrs Houston, Stalker, Baxter, Lewis, Nome, Hampton, and Smith. Mr. Baxter was elected Chairman of the Com mittee, and the next meeting fixed for the evening of Tuesday, 6th April. A Family Quarrel. —On Tuesday, at the 11. M. Court, the case of Anderson v. Fleming was heard at some length. It was a case in which one farmer sued another for damages through wrongful detention of a dog. The parties were brothers-in-law, and it was evident the relations between them were not of the most loving character, as may be judged from the following letter put in as evidence, and the one sent in reply was of an equally war-like tone: — “March! —SO. To Mr. W. Fleming: Take notice —Give my dog to the bearer of this note. If not given to him I’ll teach you such a lesson as you will never tie up a dog in your life again. If you lose sight of the dog, so as he is detained from me or lost, I will sue you for his price without delay. You want a lesson, so you shall have it.—li. Anderson. P. S.—You have not me ; I have you to a nicety just now.” His Worship ordered the dog to be given up, or the price of him to be paid, but declined to allow costs on either side.
A School Wanted. —Our Mayfield correspondent writes : —As this district is fast getting populated, it is the intention of the residents to call a meeting at an early date for the purpose of considering the best means of having a school erected. The want of facilities for education is always a serious barrier to settlement, and this district is being made aware of the fact, for there are nearly 40 children of school age within its boundaries. The residents are scattered about at no small distance from each other, and conse quently the selection of a suitab’e site may perhaps not be a very easy and fully satis factory work, but the want of a school is most seriously felt, and the establisment of such an institution would be hailed with the deepest gratitude. The Easter Review.—The Ashburton contingent of the Canterbury Yeomanry Cavalry, to the number of ton troopers, left by the mid-day train yesterday for Christchurch. , The men attended to the boxing of their own horses, and while the embarkation was proceeding quite a crowd gathered at the stock pens. The Dunedin Naval Brigade and Artillery passed through by last night’s express, and “ military men” from all quarters are now arriving in Christchurch. The fol lowing is the programme prepared by the Committee who have charge of the arrangements Friday evening—Arrival of Volunteers from the South. Saturday morning—Early parade of battalions for battalion drill. At 1 p.m., grand fete at the Agricultural and Pastoral Association Show Grounds, the programme includh.g military exercises and competitions. At 8 o’clock in the evening, grand concert in the drillshed by military bands. Sunday ■ —Church parade. Monday—At noon, the Review, -which takes place on the racecourse. In the evening, "Volunteer bail in the drillshed.
Civil Cases. —At the Court on Tuesday several civil cases were heard. The Long beach Road Board sued several parties for rates, but the cases were adjourned till the 30th. McXerrow v. Lowe—judg ment for L 27 10s. and costs. Tisch v. Falkner judgment for LG 18s. Bd., balance of an I O U, Friedlander v. Mackie—j adgment for L 33 10s. and costs. Farrell v. Hartnell—plaintiff claimed L 5 6d. 4d., for baking work done at Ohertsey, but was non-suited, having sued the wrong man, the proper person to sue being the defendant’s brother. T. Wil kinson sued Moorehead for LOO, for work done on the harvest field, by wiitten agreement. After evidence had been led and counsel heard, the Magistrate said the fortunate existence of a written con tract made a decision in the case easy. It would not do for the defendant to find he had au unsatisfactory crop, and then to renounce his obligations to bis -work men. The money had evidently been fairly and honestly earned, and judgment would be entered for the full amount ; execution to issue after forty-eight hours. Issuing Summonses.— His Worship the R.M. in the Court on Tuesday called the attention of the bar to the fact that a cus tom had prevailed in Ashburton hitherto —a custom of which ho had not been aware--and which would require to he modified in future. The members of the profession had been in the habit of filling in summonses and fixing the dates of the hearing of the cases. In no other Court that he knew of was this course followed, and he threw out the hint now so that in the future members of the pro fession would send their summonses to the Clerk of the Court with the date of hear ing left blank. With the officers at the Court’s disposal it was imperative that the Court should have full control of tire dates of hearing. He instanced the case of Messrs Branson and Purnell who had filled up the dates of hearing in the way mentioned, and the officers had found it impossible to serve the summonses in time. Mr. Purnell in reply, stated the custom was quite a common one in other courts, and had been so in that court for the last three years. The summonses referred to by his Worship as having been taken out by his firm, could have been served if they had been sent to the officer at Rakaia, as they should have been, besides there were often cases in which it was necessary that the solicitors should be able to select the dates of hearing so as to prevent pro perty being made away with before a case was heard. Kaiser William. —The Germans in Wellington celebrated the 83rd anniver sary of Kaiser Wilhelm’s birthday by a ball on Tuesday evening. The Dunedin Murder. —The inquest on the murdered Dewar family is over, and a verdict of wilful murder has been returned against Thomas Butler. Evi dence was adduced to show that there were blood stains on the prisoner’s shirt. The Christchurch Libel Case.-— The case of Stead v. the “Otago Daily Times” and “ Witness ” Company was heard on Monday, at the R.M. Court, Christ church, as against the managing director, Mr. G. Fenwick, and resulted in the com mittal of that gentleman for trial. The other defendants were, on the application of the prosecutor, discharged from attend ance.—“ Press.” A Queer Bun 11 Notice. —-Somegenius or other named Yipond has a wife who has given him twin sons, and in the Auckland “ Herald ” he trumpets forth the fact with the addition to the usual notice, of “ Father surprised. Mother delighted.” Might he not just as well quote their weight, and say i c their phrenological organisation has any resem blance to their paternal relative 1
MOUNT SOMERS RAILWAY.
The first section of the Mount Somers railway lino was inspected on Tuesday by the railway authorities, and in every way the work was of such a nature as to elicit commendation from all who were invited to take a part in the proceedings. A special train, piloted by Mr. Henry Stephenson, left Ashburton about 11.45, containing Messrs. F. Back, general manager ; F. Simpson and E. Cuthbert, engineers ; Mr. Tunis, permanent way overseer ; and the contractors, together with some 40 or 50 others who were in vited as guests on the occasion. After passing the Ashburton bridge and the rising township of Tinwald, where a stop wa s made to pick up a few more passen gers, the train proceeded merrily along, passing on its way fields showing a sur prising number of stacks of grain, which elicited remarks of a most encouraging nature to the bucolic passengers. Besides the grain there were turnip and grass paddocks of no inconsiderable extent, showing that the pastoral in terests had not been abolished in this part of the county. Along the line, harvesting was seen in various stages, some of the grain being yet in stook, some stacked, some threshed, and some carted clean away; and those farmers owning the latter, we look upon as the luckiest, as the imminent prospect of bad weather moans a great loss of time in cartage and other final farming operations for the year.
So far as the railway itself is concerned we cannot praise the work of the contrac tors too highly. To the experienced in railway travelling, a difference was notice able immediately upon leaving the curve near Tinwald, and hence the train ran as smoothly as if it were on a broad guage line. This was of course not entirely due to the extra superiority of this line, but partly to the fact that there had been no traffic over it, and that it was put in the best condition for the engineers to report on. Leaving that point out of the ques tion, the railway is far and away a better one than the main trunk. We were pointed out on our way up, the site of
the future township of Chelmsford. The Laghmor Station, some Si- miles from Tinwald, was reached in good time, and a halt was called. In the twinkling of au eye, Host Quill and his assistants con verted some empty ballast trucks into a sumptuous banquet hall, and if the im provised tables didn’t groan with the weight of the viands, some of the par takers did, as was evident on the return trip. The visitors did not proceed beyond this station, but the engineering stuff went to the end of the line, about four miles further on, and after about an hour’s absence returned and expressed them selves in every way satisfied with the con struction of the railway. In the meantime the guests were treated to music by the champion piper of the district, Mr. Elder, of Lagmohr Station, who arrived on the "round to charm the ears of the Scotch men present with the sound of his pipes, and some impromptu dancing on the tus socks occupied the time until the return of the engine, when the authorities took charge of the guard’s van and left for town, the grade on the lino being such that the van could run down the line without the assistance of an engine. Mr. Donald Williamson was then ap pointed chairman, and briefly expressed his satisfaction and approval of what they had seoif that day. He proposed the usual loyal and patriotic toasts, which were duly responded to, and he called upon Mr. Wilkie, who proposed the healths of Messrs. John Fraser and Co., the con tractors f or the work. He said the work they had scon that day was one on which he could speak as an expert, having had similar works to carry out himself, and if blame was to be found with the line, it was m the direction of having been carried out too honestly. It was difficult in these days to find a man who was too honest in his transactions, but it must have been patent to all present at this gathering that a deal too much ballast had boon put on the line, as the spare heaps alongside the work would testify. The smoothness with which the train had travelled was a proof that the permanent way was well and truly hvd, and although this was perhaps the cheapest line of its length yet constructed in the colony, it was also perhaps, without exception, the best. Ho trusted that the continuation of the line would be shortly proceeded with, and hoped that it would be made by contrac tors equally able and willing to carry the work out. The toast was drunk with cheers. Mr. Jno Frazer, in reply, said ho was more at home when working than at speech making, but he begged to thank the meet ing for their expression of goodwill to himself and his partners. Mr. Goo. Parkin proposed the Agricul tural and Pastoral Interests. He depre cated the slowness of the railway' depart ment in the direction of giving facilities for farmers sending away their grain at this busy season of the year. Mr. John Carter replied, and said it was roads and railways had made New Zealand what it was to-day. He could recollect passing the same spot in 1801, and little expected tlien to be conveyed here by steam. Mr. G. M. Robinson proposed “ The Local Bodies.” He was a member of one, and thought himself as good a man as any body else. In the old days he had done his level best to get roads, but now every man wanted a railway. Mr. Donald M'Loan returned thanks as Chairman of the Upper Ashburton Road Board.
Mr. C. W. Ireland, in a happy speech, proposed “The Ladies.” Mr. C. C. Fooks said he could not understand how it was that the duty of replying to the toast of the ladies was al ways pitchforked upon him. He thanked the proposer and the company for the honor. The Chairman proposed the “ Banking Interests,’’andsaid they could not very well do without them, and sometimes had a good deal of trouble to do with them. They were perhaps a species of necessary evil, hut he would forego that .accusation and leave Mr. Shury to explain. Mr. Shury, amid loud cries for “ over drafts ” and “ discounts,” assured his hearers that the banks would render all possible assistance to the mercantile, agri cultural and pastoral interests. Mr. Ireland proposed the health of Mr. McFarlane, the Superintending Engineer of the line. Mr. McFarlane, in thanking those present for drinking his health, said Mr. Frazer had told him on starting the work that this ivas the first job of the sort he had tackled, and he had appealed to him for assistance to enable him to carry out the work properly. He was glad to say, in corroboration of Mr, Wilkie’s remarks, that the contract had been honestly carried out. His own work had been of a pro fessional nature, and he could testify to the quality of the railway. Mr. Hall proposed the Railway Officials, and Mr. Stevenson responded. Mr. Sherloek then wished to drink the health of the contractors for the line, but was informed the toast had already been disposed of Mr. Shury proposed “ The Press,” and said the newspaper folks were a good sort, as no matter what sort of a bungle a man made of his speech, he would always find it in nice readable English next morning. Mr. Sherlock replied, and informed those present that he had been a journa list for 20 years, and had always advo cated development, and would be glad to see railways all over the country like a spider’s web. Mr. Wilkie responded on behalf of the “ Guardian.” Mr. Allardyce also responded. It did not transpire in his speech what paper he represented. He did a good deal of repe tition of the phrase “ I’ll tell you what,” but did not in the long-run tell anything. The toasts of “The Piper.” “The Legal Profession,” and “The Caterer,. Mr. Quill ” were duly drunk and responded to. The train then loft Lagmohr, and in the course of half an hour was back in Tinwald, after a most enjoyable day’s holiday, and all returned lully convinced that the work they had been called upon to inspect was worthy of all the praise bestowed upon it and a credit to both engineers and contractors.
TELEGRAPHIC.
LATEST FROM EUROPE. ( Reuter's ) London, March 22. The University boat race was rowed to day, and won by the Oxford crew. The new land regulations have been (gazetted. The “ Morning Post,” in a leading article in to-day’s issue on the subject of the general election and change of Ministry in Victoria, congratulates that colony on the result of the former, and hails the advent of Mr. Service as a prelude to a return of prosperity in Victoria. Mr. Parnell has arrived at Queenstown, Ireland, from America. London, March 23. In the House of Lords ro-day, Viscount Cranbrooke, Secretary of State for India, made a statement regarding the present position of affairs in Afghanistan. His lordship said that General Stewart, with a force under his command, was return ing to India via Ghuznee, where a large body 7 of the enemy is collected at present. It was uncertain, though, whether an at tack would be made by General Stewart, in view of the recent offer of submission by the chief. Constantinople, March 23. Colonel Synger and wife, who were captured last month by Greek brigands, have now been released.
News have been received from Mecca to the effect that a religions fanatic has stabbed to death the Grand Sheriff of the city. Calcutta, March 22. Latest news from Afghanistan states that the chiefs at Ghnlzai, have offered to submit to British command, and arc willing to negotiate for peace. AUSTRALIAN. Melbourne, March 23. Arrived—Siam, with the Suez mail. Melbourne, March 24. At the Cabinet Council held yesterday, was resolved to give the Melbourne Har bor Trust facilities to commence the im provements recommended by Sir John Coode. The works will be commenced forthwith. Adelaide, March 22. Wheat is quoted to-day at 4s. 7d. Sydney, March 22. Hanlon the Canadian sculler, has sent a cable message to Trickett with reference to the latter’s challenge to meet Hanlon in England. Hanlon says he cannot possibly proceed to England to meet Trickett. The Union Company’s steamship Ringarooma arrived to-day from Auck land. March 23. The Chandernagorc, which recently arrived from New Ireland, where the colonising party was landed, has, after some difficulty, obtained clearance for Liverpool, and will sail shortly for that port. She will, however, again visit Now Ireland. Brisbane, March 23. Wells, the Cannamulla bushranger, was hanged yesterday. INTERPROVINCIAL. Auckland, March 24. The Auckland Artillery will visit the Thames on Monday for a review with the Waikato cavalry. Captain Colbeck, M.H.R., succeeded in induchig Messrs. Grant and Foster, the Lincolnshire farmers’ delegates, to visit t.be district north of Auckland. At Orakoi, the Native Parliament threw out a resolution approving of Mohi Tawbai’s conduct. The meeting decided that all Mohi Tawhai had done was to re ceive L2OO and come away. Paul cen sured the action of those who came to at tend Parliament, but spent their time in card playing. A vote of the Assembly was passed against card playing. A long debate took place on the abolition of Laud Courts, and the proposed exemption from Rond Board taxation. Frier, of Dunedin, and Hutton of Auck land, are in training for a LIOO foot race on Monday. Considerable betting is going on. A tire at Kybcr Pass road destroyed a dwelling-house occupied by a man named Webb. The family escaped in their night dresses. All the clothing and furniture were burned. The house was insured in the New Zealand Office for LIOO, but the loss is estimated at Ll5O. The Harbor Board yesterday instructed their Engineer to select a situation and prepare plans for a large graving dock. The Board imposed increased port dues, with the object of realising revenue on their endowments, in order to he in a position to borrow further on security. They will also proceed to ask the Imperial Government to guarantee a loan on con dition of erecting a dock suitable for ships of the navy. A meeting of the Kingites, Ngatimanio potos, and Taupo tribes is proceeding at Otorohaki, near Te Kuiti. Judge Richmond decided yesterday that where a bailiff enters on land to levy exe cution, and takes the necessary steps to realise, but the parties settle before the sale, the bailiff is entitled to poundage. Dr. Skae is expected here shortly to in spect the Asylum. Graiiamstown, March 24.
The Hon. Mr. Rolleston, after visiting the Te Aroha lands, accompanied by Mr. Percy Smith, chief surveyor ; and Mr. Maginnity, of the Telegraph Depart ment, left for Kati Kati and the East Coast settlements. Deputations waited upon him at Ohinemutn regarding tele graphic and postal communication. He stated both were dependant upon Tuki kino granting a right of road through Komata settlement. He had an inter view with Tukikino, but no progress was made towards obtaining a right to continue the county roads. Tukikino demanded 1000 acres, said to have been promised him by Mr. Sheehan. Mr. Rolleston questsonod the truthfulness of such a promise, when the old man walked away. He had previously sent some melons as presents to Mr. Rolleston. The Minister intends offering some sections of bush lands for the use of persons taking up hinds on deferred payments, which are all fern land. Wellington, March 22. Two sharp shocks of earthquake were felt at 5 this morning. Henry Beattie, on a charge of indecent assault on Caroline James, aged 15, has been committed for tidal. The Wellington tramway was sold to day to Mr. E. W. Mills, ironmonger, for Lit),2so The Governor returned from Napier yesterday by the Hinemoa, which vessel lost her anchor and chain off that port. The weather is still bad, and the land slips on the Masterton Railway are more serious than was at first supposed. Mr. W. Hutchinson addressed the city constituents last night. He condemned the policy and administration of the pre sent Ministry, especially in regard to the selection of Royal Commissions. He urged retrenchment in salaries, from the Governor downwards. A vote of thanks and confidence was passed unanimously. "Wellington, March 24. The Government steamer Hinemoa left for Nelson this morning to bring the Nel son volunteers cn route Christchurch re view. She returns here to-morrow night, and takes the Wellington detatchment South. 300 volunteers leave Wellington and Nelson. Wm. Farley was charged with rape this morning, but the Magistrate alter hear ing the girl’s statement in cross-examina tion, dismissed the charge, and com mented strongly on the action of the police in takffig up the case. Dunedin, March 22. Butler, charged with the murder of the Dewar family, and also with burglary, was again remanded till Monday. Dunedin, March 24. The Aconcagua left Plymouth on the 20th, with 120 passengers. Henry McLeod, aged 14 year's, has been drowned in the Leith, whilst bathing. Ho had got out of his depth.
Relics of the Past.— Mrs. McKie, of Moat, one of the two last survivors in Dumfries of those who witnessed the funeral of the poet Burns, died recently 7, aged 92. Stx-ange to say, within twenty-four hours of Mrs. McKie’s death, the other Dum fries survivor who witnessed Burn’s fune ral also died. This was Mr. William Gordon, of Ironbank, formerly the leading legal practitioner in the town. He was 96 years old, and latterly had been bed ridden. Scene in Court. — A rather painful sensation occurred in the R.M. Court at Christchurch during the hearing of a petty summons case on Monday afternoon. The plaintiff in the action then before the Court was a young servant girl, who had summoned her mistress for assault. On entering the Court she appeared indis posed, and was accommodated with a seat while giving her evidence. Just as the case was drawing to a close, the girl, wl o had been visibly agitated throughout, fell down in a fit, and had to be removed.
THE FARMER.
CHERTSEY. (by a correspondent.) 11l this district the combines are very busy, and from the number to be seen at different places the grain should be soon threshed out. At Mr. Rules’ farm we saw some wheat, oats, and barley. [Some stalks of each of these are on view at our office, and as many as 63 straws in oats have been grown from one root with good heads. The wheat and barley are also very fine, with about 60 straws to each root.] The yield of wheat on Mr. Rule’s is fully 20 bushels to the acre, and the average would have been larger but for GO acres of late crops which was taken very bad with rust. Tim barley varied in different places, some yielded 18 and others 23 bushels, and the oats gave the good yield of 52& bushels. Mr. Rule has made a great many improvements on his farm which we had the pleasure of inspecting. The first thing worthy of notice is a belt of gum trees, two miles in length, along the main road, and the plantation looks well for trees only planted two years. They have been well looked after and the ground kept clear, thus giving them every chance of growing fast. In front of the farm is a gorse hedge which for growth and thickness in ears can scarcelybe equalled. It is now four feet high, and looking very healthy. The gardens are well laid out with shrubs and fruit trees, while a large lawn and flower-beds set off the front of the house. The house is rather a superior looking dwelling, about 30 x 40, with a verandah around the front and sides, en closed with glass, for flowers on the sunny side. There are six nicely finished rooms in the dwelling, with dairy and out-houses attached, all roofed with corrugated iron, very substantial, and kept in good order. At the roar there are a number of build ings, viz. store, smithy, store-room for machinery, and coach-house. In the yard a Corcoran 14 feet windmill is to be erected shortly for raising watei from an excellent well, which has been put down some time ; and under the coachhouse is a concrete tank, capable of holding 10,000 gallons. A short distance off is the rick yard, with four stacks of oats, estimated to contain 4,000 bushels. Mr. Rule has a large quantity of machi nery and appliances, and altogether the farm seems to be very complete. Messrs. Roskruge J3ros. are busily en gaged preparing for threshing. A small lot threshed turned out 21k bushels wheat, and 50 bushels oats. Mr. Mangham has about the best field of turnips that could be grown, and they are centainly much to be admired. His wheat turned out 23 and 25 bushels, and a good sample. Mr. W. A. Brown’s farm, and dwelling house, with the grounds exquisitely laid out and kept in good order, is worth a visit, and any one who may chose to drop in will be hospitably received by the pro prietor. Tiio house and grounds sur rounding, with flower and kitchen garden, are well sheltered with a belt of Ik chains deep of shrubs and broom hedges, very artistically laid ou‘. At the rear of the house is a large windmill, with iron tanks and largo concrete reservoir, to hold water for domestic and general purposes. In the yard is a large store, 40 x 45 feet, used as machine store, and coach-house, besides a 20-stall stable, sheep-pens, and other out-houses. Threshing has not been commenced here, as Mr. Brown’s machine is at work elsewhere for the present. The farm comprises some 11,000 acres, divided into convenient paddocks, some of which are laid down in grass, and carrying stock. It is also very conveniently situated, being close to the railway station. The railway station at Ohertsey is send ing away a very large amount of grain, which has to be piled up on the ground along the line, as there is not nearly suf ficient store room.
DISSOLVING BONES.
('From the Field.) While experimenting at the farm we have hit upon a cheap plan of manufac turing super-phosphate of lime, which not only saves a large outlay each year, but converts a lot of heretofore useless and unsightly trash—such as dead animals, bones, offal, &c.—into one of the best fertilisers known. The plan we adopted is as follows : Take a large cask, put 2001 b. of water in it, then add, slowly and cautiously, one-half this amount of pure sulphuric acid, and great care and diligence must be used in handling this acid, not to let it touch the skin or clothing, as it will in stantly blacken the skin and destroy the clothing, wherever it comes in contact, and when the two elements (water and sulphuric acid) meet there is what is called a chemical affinity, and a very intense heat is thereby engendered. When you have this mixture, throw in the same number of pounds of bones as you have of water, or twice the number that you have of the acid. Keep those proportions in mind, for they are jusLabout the proper ones, and if much deviation is made poor success may and doubtless will follow. The acid, as soon as it comes in contact with the bones, attacks and enters into combination with them, reducing thorn to a pasty consistence, and completely ab sorbing every particle of the whole batch. Keep the “ mess ” under cover, and turn it over occasionally while the process of assimilation is going on, and, when com pleted, dump the whole business on tire barn floor or on a platform of boards, and work into the mass, thoroughly, four times its bulk of dry bog earth or dry road dust; mix and pulverise completely with a wooden shovel. This dry earth acts as an absoi’bent or drier, retaining the fertilising propert’es of the compound, and rendering it easy of uniform distri bution. If whole bones are used it will take six or eight weeks to dissolve them, but they will succumb after this if the acid is pure. If the bones are broken up into small pieces they will dissolve in two or three weeks, depending upon the size of the pieces ; while if they are ground up fine two or three days will accomplish the work. This manure is the most powerful fer tiliser in existence, and when made ac cording to directions it is the cheapest, one ton being equal, by actual experiment, to 32 tons of farmyard manure. For top dressing grass lands, use 3001 b. per acre ; for corn, potatoes, beans, turnips, Ac., apply 4501 b. per acre in the drill, mixing with the soil; for wheat, rye, oats, or barley, 4001 b. per acre, and harrow in with the seed ; for buckwheat, 2001 b. per acre. A good time to make this phosphate is when sufficient material can be obtained to make up a hatch ; then barrel and keep ready for use when wanted. It would not be a bad plan to have some in process of manufacture all the while. It will clear the place of old bones, carcases, &c., and a lot of the best manure known will be on hand, ready for use every time. Try this plan. SELECTING STOCK. (From the Adelaide Abserver.) A good dairy cow commends itself to the eye of any one who has any judg ment. The first consideration should be to secure young stock. It would be false economy to commence a dairy with old cows, which in a short time would not be worth the food they eat, and useless al o for the butcher. As soon aa the co w begins to get old she should he weeded out to make room for a younger animal. There are several breeds to chose from— Alderneys, Devons, Herefords, short horns, and mongrels—and sometimes a mongrel will prove to be aa good a cow for
daily purposes as one boasting the highest pedigree and the bluest blood. A good cow is always thin and hollow in the neck, narrow in the breast and shoulder indeed, kangaroo like in the fore-quarter —that is, light, with but little dewlap, and neither full fleshed along the chine nor showing a likelihood of putting on fat. The hide should be smooth and thin, and the hair fine, whilst the tail should be small. The udder should bo full and round, but thin to the equal in size and substance shows more behind than before, it is thought to be a sign that the milk will fall off in quantity soon after calving, and if it feels course and lumpy, it shows that the bag will not contain a large quantity. The temper of the animal is a great considera tion, for good-tempered cows not only give less trouble, but it has been noticed that they almost always give a great quantity of milk with little difficulty, and that the supply lasts a great deal longer than with cows that are ill-tempered. It must be remarked here that the temper of even a good cow may be completely ruined by in judicious management. A bad-tempered man or woman having to deal with the mik ing cows will very soon be noticed in the falling off of the milk. Chasing the cows round the yard with a stick, throwing the milking-stool at them, hitting them with the bale-pin when putting them up or letting them out, kicking them when in the bale or elsewhere, or even loud scolding, will make a cow sulky or frightened, and the nervous excitement will cause a contraction of the muscles of the udder, preventing her letting down the supplies. For this reason a constant watch "should be kept upon all those who have to deal with the cows. Even the boy in bringing them down from the paddock into the milking-yard should be cau tioned to drive them quietly without the aid of sticks and stones, and certainly without a dog. If the cows are worried their blood becomes heated and feverish, and it is highly probable that the milk will be affected thereby. When cheese or butter is the object sought, those cows should be chosen which are known to afford the richest milk in the largest quantity. Probably this advice would be sought to be followed in any case, but the quality of the cheese or butter will depend very considerably upon the quality of the milk, but in the milk dairy the absence of superior richness is scarcely noticed. Of course the weight of butter from a given number of cows depends a great deal upon circumstances —for instance, cows freshly calved will give greater quantities of rich milk than those which have been in milk for some time. Then the size of the cows sometimes exercises an influence upon the quality of milk and the yield of cream, but not always, for now and again it will be found that a small cow will give a great quantity of rich milk, whilst a large cow, on the contrary, will occasionally give down a pail of very “ sky-blue ” product. Then the kind of food will exercise a great influence, and so will the quantity given. A very little dry hay given will result in a very small quality of poor milk, but plenty of rich succulent food will enable the animal to give plenty of rich creamy milk, especially if the food contains a propor tion of linseed meal or oilcake. It jis not advisable to pick out small cows simply because they are small, for it is only reasonable to suppose that a large beast will produce largely of milk, but some times only is it found that size has nothing to do with milk production. The small headed animal may be looked upon as kindly tempered but easily put out. Large eyes may also be looked upon as an indi cation of good temper, but the safest rule is to try the animals before bringing them in as dairy cattle, are in any way unsuitable, let 'timnrbe turned out of the yard, for one sulky, disagreeable old cow is enough to sour the temper of tlose who have to deal with her, as well as to upset the whole yard.
To Get Rid of Rats. —Take a wash boiler, fill it at least two-thirds full of clean water, and put in carefully- oats enough, to cover it well, so it will look as though it were all oats. Put it where the rats are in the habit of going. Give them a good chance to get in, and you will soon clear your house of both fats and mice. Rubbing Posts. —When in a pasture cattle will frequently knock down the fences by rubbing against them. A few rubbing posts set up in a pasture will be of great convenience to the animals, and will save injury to the fences. The Bovine and Equine Maws.— The horse’s stomach has a capacity of only about sixteen quarts, while that of the ox has two hundred and fifty. In the in testines this proportion is reversed, the horse having a capacity of one hundred, and ninety quarts against one hundred of the ox. Wheat Soil.—Wheat requires, first, a well drained soil ; second, a soil that is compact; third, a soil not liable to heave; fourth, a soil not liable to be alternately strongly heated and cooled : fifth, cool, equable weather during the growing sea son. A Poultry Hint. —lf poultry are kept from food and drink at least twelve hours before killing, the crop and intestines will be emptied, and any superfluity of secre tions exhausted. The flesh will be juicy and the fat firm. Lime. —lt has been found that the potatoes, turnips, rape, and mangels grown on well limed land are of better quality than the same produce from a similar soil to which no lime has been applied.
A QUEER HOUSE.
An eccentric Englishman has recently built a house in Quarter Tivoli for the residence of himself, his wife and eight children, which is the talk of all Paris. It is circular, and has neither door nor window externally. The approach to it is from the ground floor on to the roof by means of a ladder, which is moved up and down by machinery similar to that of a .draw-bridge. There is only one floor, and that contains eighteen apparhnents, more or less small in dimensions, looking into the centre, which is lighted from above by a glazed cupola. One stove for all these rooms is in the middle, and in summer is to be' occupied by an exquisite parterre of flowers. A circular balcony, open to all the apartments, surrounds this space. The motive of this oddity is, of course, only known to the author of it, but everybody can see that two points are gained by it—immunity from the taxes on doors and windows and a perfect preven tive of any attempt at burglary.—Boston Traveller.
A PRAYER-BOOK IN A TREE’S HEART.
A correspondent of the Cincinnati Gazette, writing from Eton, Ohio, says : —“ Decently Nelson Davis, of West Alexandria, this county, cut down an oak tree about six feet in circumference, in the centre of which was a cavity about seven inches square, partly filled with some rotten kind of wood and a roll of cloth, which crumbled when touched. Inside of all was a German Catholic prayer book, bound in leather and much worn. The book was printed in 1726, and had a Latin introduction, while some of the blank leaves are fi4jM'with writings in French, part of which iSmiintelligible, but enough is easily read toljjßSw that the owner was a French soldier, what bat talion, and mentions the name of one of the officers as De La Magne. It may be of interest to the Historical Society. A growth of at least five inches over the hole where it had been slipped hermetically sealed and preserved the book. It is now in the hands of W. C. Barnhart at his l ook store in this place, and is regarded by all as a great curiosity. ”
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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 his efforts to please, he_ is prepared to guarantee a perfect fit in every case. TANCRED STREET, (Next Orr and Ox’s. CRAIGHEAD & CO. 982 a MOUNT SOMERS ROAD BOARD. TAKE NOTICE that the VALUA TION LIST for the year 1880, as amended, is now OPEN for inspection at the Road Board Office, Mount Somers. All objections thereto must be left at the Road Board Office, Mount Scraers, on or before the Third day of April, 1880, addressed to the Assessment Court; and a copy of every such objection must bs left at the Mount Somers Road Board Office, not less than Seven days before the next sitting of the said Court. C. J. WENTWORTH COOKSON, JuNR. Clerk to the Mount Somers Road Board. Mount Somers, March 13th, 1880. 614 g NOTICE TO FARMERS. PJIHB undersigned will be prepared to treat with farmers and others in Ashbur ton, every Wednesday and Saturday, for the PURCHASE of GRAIN, or SHIP MENT on ACCOUNT of GROWERS. JOSEPH CLARK. February 28, 1880. 550a* TO FARMERS. HE undersigned are CASH BUYERS of WHEAT, or will make LIBERAL ADVANCES on shipments to London on growers’ account. MILES, HASSAL, & CO., Christchurch ; MILES, ARCHER, & CO., 56Gg Timaru. MESSRS. H. MATSON AND CO., AUCTIONEERS, &a, TJOLD FORTNIGHTLY STOCK |~~| SALES at Ashburton and Tinwald.
Next sale at the TIN WALD YARDS, on TUESDAY, March 30, 1880. 427g* C. PERCY COX, Agent, Ashburton. THE NSW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY AS started about five years ago. The proprietors at first in tended to manufacture for the Trade only, but, owing to the persistent op position of importers and Shop keepers who could make a better profit on the imported article, they were compelled in self defence to open Branches for the sale of their goods direct to the public. In this they but followed the example of some of the largest manufacturers at home, and the Public, by purchasing at the undermentioned Branches, will SAVE THE PROFIT OF MIDDLEMEN, AND OBTAIN A SUPERIOR ARTICLE. BRANCHES. Invercargill Christchurch Wellington Dunedin Ashburton Auckland Oamaru Nelson New Plymouth Timaru Wanganui Napier A SINGLE GARMENT WHOLESALE PRICE AT W. SPARROW, Manager, Ashburton Branch, 688a* New Zealand Clothing Factory. |
AG/1880/AG_18800325/MM_01/0003.xml | 5,074 | THE BRUSH ELECTRIC LIGHT.
(From the London Times.) Among the various systems of elocmc lighting occasionally heard of in England, but hitherto unseen here, is that of Mr. C. F. Brush, of the United States. Tin's system consists of a dynamo electric machine and a lamp, both of which pos sess speck'constructive features. The most prominent peculiarities of the machine are embodied in the armature, the arrangement of field magnets, and the commutator. The armature consists of a flat ring of soft cast iron, revolving in its own plane. This ring is com posed of several parts, each provided with a series of grooves and insulated from each other, so as to effectually prevent the induction of currents in the iron itself when it is revolved in a magnetic field. On this ring are wound bobbins of arma ture conductor, the planes of which radi ate from the axis of rotation. The field magnets of the machine face boi a sides of the armature in the plane of its rotation thus both sides of the flat bobbins of armature conductor are exposed to the direct inductive influence of the magnets. The commutator consists of four separate rings of metal, each ring consisting of two nearly senii-circu'av segments, the ends of which on one side are separated by a considerable space. This space is occupied by a piece of metal attached to an adjoining ring, and known as an insulator. It is insulated by an air space from each of tlie seg ments between whose ends it is located, the other ends of the segments being simply separated by a single air space. The novel method of connection adopted resulted in the production from a given amount of power of an available current, which is stated to be longer than that which has hitherto been obtained from any other combination. The current pro duced is continuous, and of such a nature as to enable it to overcome a great ex ternal resistance. The lamps or regula tors hold the carbon rods in a vertical position and contain no clockwork or other mechanism, and no regulation or adjustment of any kind is required beyond that of renewing the carbon when con sumed. By means of a magnetic control and automatic cut-off arrangement eiich lamp, though in continuous circuit with many others, is independent in its work ing. Thus, should an accident happen to any one lamp on a given circuit, the others remain unaffected, although the one be extinguished. These points and many others were successfully demon strated to a party of scientific gentlemen at the offices of the Anglo-American Electric Light Company in Hatton garden, where several of the brush machines of various powers were inspected. The machine specially used in the leading experiments was of 16-light power, and from it 16 brilliant lights were produced one circuit, which consisted of 250 ft. of No. 9 B. W. G. copper wire conductor. During the experiments the current was switched into a circuit of similar wire one mile and a quarter in length, plus the 250 ft. of short circuit, without in any way ap parently affecting the brilliancy of the 16 lights. The machine was driven by an Sdiorse power portable engine made by Messrs. Wallis and Steevens, of Basing stoke, and indicating power. The engine worked at 501 b. steam pressure and ran at 350 revolutions per minute. The result of the experiment was very satisfactory, the lamps giving a clear steady light, the steadiness being promoted by the use of caibons which are specially made for the Brush jgstem. This system has come largely ikSWt©? in the United States, where there are 800 lamps in use at the present time. They appear to be in considerable request for lighting mills and factories, some 40 of these establish ments being lighted by them with satis factory results. It is from practical use in one of these works that some definite idea of the cost of this light is gained. In one case the cost of gas is stated to have been 16s. per hour, at 4s. per 1,000 cubic feet. The Brush light is now doing the same work as the gas did at a cost of 4s. per hour, steam power being available at the works. "Where engine power has to be provided, the actual total cost, including interest on machinery, labor, fuel, maintenance, and carbons, is placed at something less than 2d. per light. per hour. This estimate is based upon the experience obtained in working in the United States. From the successful results ©f the experiments last evening we may hope for an early prac tical application of the system, which, so far, has shown itself to be very simple and reliable.
ICE AND ICEBERGS.
During the Austro-Hungarian Arctic Expedition of the years 1872-1874, a num ber of interesting experiments were made on ice phenonema. For example, on the sth March, a cube of ice was sunk under the icefield to the depth of five metres. After a lapse of twenty-four hours it was found that a crust of new ice had formed itself over it about one em. thick. This was caused by the low temperature of the block itself, and, from a similar cause, ice crystals had formed between the edges of the hole, owing to the coldness of the walls. On the 10th March very little increase in the added layer of ice on the cube was to be observed. On the 20th March this newly-formed ice was found to be softened so that it was easily im pressed by the finger ; by the 2nd April it had become harder again, though por ous and apparently a little increased. From thence onward the block dwindled regularly, especially on that part of its surface which was turned upwards ; on the 19th July it was only a third of its original size; nevertheless the hole through which it was sunk had, during the last period, become entirely closed by young, ice at its lower margin. This experiment shows the loss of ice from below by the action of the warmth of the water. The author concludes from his experiments and measurements that compact salt-water ice can never obtain a greater thickness than 10 metres. Icebergs are subjected to disintegration after somewhat the same manner as rocks commonly are. They are full of crevices, into which the water formed by melting penetrates ; in winter this water freezes, and by its expansion all through the glacier a rupture of the mass ensues. “It is highly probable that most of the icebeigs afloat in winter are in such a condition that a very slight cause is sufiicient to make them burst because of the state of internal tension. Every polar teaveller can tell how a shot, the driving in of an ice anchor, or any other sudden vibration, has brought about the catastrophe ; cases have even occurred in which the sound of the voice alone was sufficient. An iceberg is always an un pleasant neighbor.” So many are the causes which tend to destroy icebergs that the author conludes ‘ ‘ no berg exists which could withstand them more than ten years, and that commonly the life of a berg is much shorter.” However this may be, doubtless the much larger Ant artic bergs last very much longer, as must necessarily occur because of the much greater uniformity of the climate to which they are export.
“ROPE, AXE OR BULLET.”
Under the effective heading “ Rope, Axe, or Bullet, a reporter of the “New York Herald ” recounts his latest experi ences of the question as to whether it is desirable to hang or otherwise dispose of a person condemned to death. By way of obtaining a really interested opinion, the ingenious writer sought out the persons who had the misfortune to lie at the moment under the disadvantage of having been found guilty of murder, and these he interviewed. Most of them, the reporter discovered, were enthushstic converts to the opinion that hanging was a very bad thing indeed, and several of them went into details and gave reasons. Mr. William Burke (who stabbed Alice Strick land, in San Francisco) declared that he “ was not in favor of capital punishment.” Ho had read and studied much on the subject, and the conclusion at which he had arrived was that “it was one of the great evils of the ago.” The accepted logic of the matter Mr. Burke thought absurd ; and to the question, “ Rope, axe, or bullet 1” ho emphatically replied, “Neither.” An opinion was then sought from Patrick McCormack lately murdered a man named James Welsh), and McCormack became very sentimental. “ What does the world care about a mur derer’s mother or sister! What does it care if they die of shame at the disgrace of their boy,” Mc- Cormack asked, taking, perhaps, a rather one-sided view of the matter ; for the thoughts of the victim’s mother and sister are somewhat ignored on this system of reckoning. The reporter turned, therefore to George Smith, the colored steamboat cook (who shot his wife in Seward street), and who pronounced him self as “ against capital punishment.” The black man was, to some extent, a student of English literature, and supposed his interrogator had read where it says, “No rogue ere felt the halter draw with good opinion of the law.” George Smith could not help feeling that his notion of law would be the reverse of favorable if he could live to express it after having ex piated his crime ; and not being prepared to go so deeply into the philosophy of the question, the reporter passed on to Thomas Condon (who fatally stabbed John Lynch, in Elizabeth street on election clay.) Condon “ was not in favor of capi tal punishment. ” So far as he could see, it did not agree with the laws of nature. Hanging wasbetter adapted to the peculiari ties of the lower animals than to those of human beings ;so said Condor. Signori Francisco Acceta and Frank Bello (the Italian murderers) thought hanging “bad”; and in cell 56, William Poste (who lately killed a man with a club) ex pressed himself as ‘ ‘ opposed to capital punishment.” Chastino Cox, a negro (who killed a woman some time since), went further, and boldly declared that “ hanging is foolish in most cases.” Cox only believed in hanging men over fifty. They were grey-headed sinners. He and the reporter, he said, were young, and might repent and reform. The reporter, then, having being snubbed by two other popular murderers, went away to reflect on the possibilities which Cox had sug gested. _____
THE IDENTITY OF DIAMONDS AND CHARCOAL.
Public attention lias recently been specially directed to the fact that the dia mond is but a crystalline form of charcoal. We referred a year or two back to some very interesting experiments, by which Lavoisier had originally demonstrated this, and which, at the time of our reference to the matter, were explained by Professor Hoscoe. In view of the interest that has been awakened in the subject, it may be worth while to recall those erperiments to mind. Lavoisier first of all subjected a diamond to intense heat by means of a powerful lens. The stone gradually dis appeared. It simply evaporated, and the experimenter proceeded to ascertain what was the nature of the evaporation and what was the product yielded by the process, that is to saja First, however, he tried the effect of subjecting a similar stone to a lower degree of heat. He found that only a part of the diamond, about twenty five per cent had vanished, and that the residue was coated with a layer of sooty matter. This appeared to indicate that the diamond had been converted into this soot or carbon by simply subjecting it to beat. Acting on this suggestion he eva porated another diamond in a carefully measured volume of air, and on testing the contents of the vessel in which the process had taken place, it was found that the resulting gas was identical with that which would have been produced by a similar combustion of pure carbon. The dia mond, that is to say, had become resolved into carbonic acid gas, just as the char coal would have done. This result ex plained what had hitherto been an alto gether inexplicable fact, that the diamond would not yield to any degree of heat when surrounded by charcoal. The fact was that the charcoal intercepted the oxy gen which was essential to the conversion of the stone into gas. —“ Globe. ”
THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, THURSDAY, MARCH 25, 1880.
Mission Work hr Japan. — Preaching the Gospel does not seem to bring large pecuniary reward in Japan at present. %e see it stated that at Thihohu a new Presbj'terian church has recently been opened, and a graduate of Kioto, who in the service of the Government could com mand per month fifty or one hundred dollars, has become the pastor of it at the pitifully small salary of four dollars a j»onth.
Bankruptcy Notices. Y. R. In the District Court of Christchurch, Holden at Ashburton. IN THE MATTER OF The Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876, '1 he Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876, Amend ment Act, 187 S, The Debtors and Creditors Act, 1576, Amendment Act, 1579, and of the bankruptcy of HANNAH WELSH, of Ashburton, Lodginghousekecpcr, a debtor. THIS is TO NOTIFY that the Creditors of the abovenamed debtor having failed to elect a Creditors’ Tiustcc of the Estate of the said debtor, I did, on Wednesday, the 24 dr day of Mauh, ISBO, appoint William R’cba'-dion Boyle, of Ashburton, a Certificated Accountant in Bankruptcy, to be the Credi tors’ Trustee of the said Es : a ; e ; and that the said Wilh'am Kichardsen Boyle has signified to me, this day, in writing, his acceptance of die said office. Dated this twenty-fourth day of March, ISBO. C. CAVENDISH HURRELL, Clerk of the above Court. Branson and Purnell, Solicitors for the Debtor. 6480 Public Notices. McSHERRY DRILLS. SHIPMENT of these celebrated Drills is expected shortly to arrive. They will range in wicltn from 0 feet G inches (12 Hoppers) to 10 feet (17 Hoppers). Orders taken by the undersigned, FREDK. PAVITT, Ashburton, For the SOLE AGENT, JOHN ANDERSON, 34Ca Canterbury Foundry. registration of dogs. MOUNT SOMERS DISTRICT. THE Registrar of Dogs for the above District having been gazetted, owners of dogs should take an early op portnnitv of obtaining collars. March" 22, 1860. 647 a WANTED KNOWN Primitive Methodist TEA MEETING in the Town Hall, Ashburton, on GOOD FRI DAY, at 5.30. Tickets, 2s, each.
Public Notices. A GLAND, CAMPBELL, AND CO., Auctioneers, Land, Stock, and General Agents. WOOL AND GRAIN BROKERS. Christchurch, Ashburton, and South bridge. We beg to inform our constituents and the public that we have made arrange ments with Mr. W. R. Boyle to take charge of our Ashburton Branch, and to act as our Agent there. Mr. Boyle will make arrangements for Sales of Stock, Farms, &c., and is au horised to receive and pay all moneys on our behalf. The fortnightly Sales of Stock, &c., at Ashburton and Timvald, will be held as heretofore. Account Sales rendered with care and promptitude. ACLAND CAMPBELL, & CO. W. R. BOYLE, 228c-G520 Ashburton. TE, the undersigned, Timber and Coal Merchants, hereby agree to close our respective places of BUSINESS, from THURSDAY NIGHT, 25th inst., until TUESDAY MORNING, 30th inst., on account of the Easter Holidays. Signed— Wa. Montgomery & Co., Limited. Edmiston Bros. & G undry. Alpheus Hayes. Cslg-2290 SLAUGHTER LICENSE. I HEREBY give notice that I intend to apply for a SLAUGHTERING LICENSE for R.S. 23183 for large and small cattle at the Council’s meeting on the 7th day of April next. A. JACKSON, Ealing, March 6, 1880. 150c-610g MOUNT HUTT ROAD BOARD. TVTOTICE is hereby given, that a JLN SPECIAL MEETING of this Board will be held at NOON on (THURS DAY), 25th inst., to consider the report of the Overseer on works requiring to be done in the district. Notice is further given that a MEET ING OF RATEPAYERS is hereby called for 3 p.m., on the above date, when the accounts for the past year, duly audited, will be laid before them. A full Board is desired. EDWARD CHAPMAN, G2Bg Chairman. NOTICE. IMPOUNDED at the Mount Somers Pound, on the 16th clay of March, 1880, as undermentioned. If not claimed on or before the 31st day of March, 1880, w ill be sold to defray expenses : —From W. S. Peters, Anama Station, one Dark Bay HACK MARE and Foal. No brand visible. Foal with small star in forehead. B. CLARK, Poundkeoper. Mount Somers, March 17 th, 1880. C42g NOTICE. IMPOUNDED at the Mount Somei's Pound on the IGth day of March, 1880, as nncleiTncntioned. If not claimed on or before the 31st day of March, ISSO, will be sold to defray expenses : —From W. S. Peters, Anama Station, one Dai’k Brown MARE HACK, both hind feet white, hoof split on off fore foot. No Brand visible. Also, one Bay MARE, Heavy Hack, white blaze down face, both front feet white, and near hind leg white, and white spots on back. Branded like 3, not distinct. B. CLARK, Poundkeoper.
Mount Somers, March 17 th, 1880. G43g »«. C tfc Y. R. OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR OF ELECTORS. Ashburton, March 19th, 1830. of application to be placed on the Electoral of the Coleridge District can be obtained at this Office. C. PERCY COX, 627 g Registrar of Electors. RE JAMES STEVENS’ BANKRUPT ESTATE, ALFORD FOREST. ALL persons indebted to the above estate will require to pay their ac counts at once to Air. John McDonald, at the Store, Alford Forest, whose receipt will be sufficient. All accounts not paid on or before the 12th April will be sued for without further notice. ANDREW ORR, G24g Trustee. PUBLIC NOTICE. MR. GEORGE WILCOCKS, pro prietor of the Longbeach Mail Coach, begs to inform the public that from this date his Coach will only run from Ashburton to the Waterton Hotel, and the letters only will bo conveyed to Long beach station on horseback. GEORGE WILLCOCKS. Wheatshcaf Hotel, 20th March, 1880. C3og IRISH RELIEF FUND. nnHOSE Gentlemen who received SUB JL SCRIPTION LISTS from the Com mittee of the above, are requested to return them to his Worship the Mayor, Treasurer of the Committee, as soon as possible together with the amounts col lected. By order, CHARLES BRADDELL, Secretary. Ashburton, 22nd March, 1880. 31-217 c ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. n LENDERS are invited for the follow- I ing works ; / 1. Dam and Weir at Pudding Hill.
2. Approaches to -Taylor’s stream bridge. Plans and specifications can be seen .at the Councils offices, Ashburton, and ten ders with a deposit of 5 per cent, to be sent in addressed to' the Chairman, not later than 11 o’clock a.m., on WEDNES DAY, 7th April next. By order, WILLIAM BAXTER, County Engineer. 19th March,- 1880. 650g-216c Advertisements received for the GUARDIAN up to 9 p.m. at the scale charges, afterwards at double rates or insertion over the leader CHINIQUY’S LECTURES.—Just Ar rived, New Edition H. M. Jon.es, Baring Square.
J. E. Buchanan and Co, SALE OF BANKRUPT STOCK, AND PREMISES. ALFORD FOREST. 1%/TESSRS. J. E. BUCHANAN & CO. iYi have received instructions from the Trustee in the Estate of James Stevens, Alford Forest, to sell by. Public Auction, on THURSDAY, APRIL ist, At the premises of the above, the whole of the Stock-in-Trade and General Effects, comprising— Groceries Crockery Ironmongery Drapery U Horse l! Spring Cart Set Harness etc., Sundries, etc., etc. Also, THE STORE late in the occupation of the above, AND O ACRES O First-class Land, being part of R.S. 1)110. Sale at eleven a.m. A first, class opportunity for an energetic man. J. E. BUCHANAN & CO., G3Do Auctioneers. Acland, Campbell, and Co- SATURDAY, MARCH 27. At 12 o’clock. SALE OF VALUABLE STOCK. /r ESS (IS. ACLAND, CAMPBELL, & !v a CO. will offer for sale, on the above date, at the Ashburton Horse Bazaar, A LARGE NUMBER OF DRAUGHT HORSES, HACKS, DRAYS, Ac. The attention of Farmers in the dis trict is specially drawn to this sale, as a number of reai'y good farm horses have already been entered, and will be sold if any reasonable price is offered for them. Present entries, 30 Draught, broken and unbroken, all good sound farm horses. Entries for this Sale will he received by W. R. Boyle, Moore street, Ash burton. Sale to commence at 12 o’clock, sharp. G2oo ACLAND, CAMPBELL, & CO. Conveyances. THE LONGBEACH COACH ! GEORGE WILLCOCKS respectfully acknowledges the liberal support which he has received during the short time his Coach has been running, and soiicits a continuance of the same. The fares by Willcocks’ coach ar« exactly 3d. per mile ordinary fares, and lid- per mile for Saturday .return. They are as under— Longbcaeh to Ashburton, ordinary 55., return Bs. Waterton to Ashburton, 3s. Cd. ordi nary, Gs. return. Ashton to Ashburton, 3s. ordinary, ss. return. Wheatstone to Ashburton, 2s. 6d. ordinary, 4s. return.
SINGLE FARE RETURN ON SATURDAYS. The coach leaves the Booking Office, Quill’s Commercial Hotel, each day at 3.15 ; Rost Office, 3.30. 292 a T7l COOKSON, Wills Street, runs the IL. MAIL COACH from Ashburton Railway Station to Green Street, Alford Forest, and Mount Somers, every Tuesday and Friday, returning Wednesday and Saturday at 3 p.m. METHVEN TO ALFORD FOREST. ■f'OHIT TTSCH begs to inform the pub ej Me that his COACH LEAVES AL FORD FOREST DAILY at 9 a.in. for the Methven Railway Station, to meet the 11.25 a. in. train from Christchurch and Rakaia, and returns to Alford Forest at twelve o’clock. Parcels .and orders punctually attended to. All unstamped letters taken along the road to be charred at parcel rates. JOHN TISCH, 597 a Alford Forest. Hotels. BUTLER’S FAMILY HOTEL, ASHBURTON. J. F. BUTLER (Late of Arahnra, West Coast) ~|U>EGS to inform his friends and the public generally that he has opened the above large and commodious hotel, which is situated at the CORNER OF CASS AND HAVELOCK STREETS, And is convenient to the Railway Station. Excellent accommodation for travellers, families, and boarders. All wines and spirits of '.he best brands. One of Alcock’s best billiard tables. 965a-417a For Sale. LAND. LAND. ESSRS. POYNTZ & CO. have received instructions to OFFER FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY, UNIMPROVED FARM A N of 400 Acres, in one or two lots. The land is of fair quality and situated within four miles of a Railway Station on the main line. 197 a
J. L. Flemin TO TIMBER MERCHANTS, SAW MILLERS, CAPITALISTS, & OTHERS. VALUABLE LEASEHOLD, SAWMILL, AND MACHINERY, FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION. WITHOUT RESERVE. MR J. L. FLEMING has been favored with instructions from the trustees in the assigned estate of James Long Fleming, timber merchantandironmonger, to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, On the premises, Tuara and St. Asaph streets west, Christchurch. ON TUESDAY, APRIL G, at 2 p.ra. The following valuable leasehold property, sawmill, plant, and machinery, viz.— The trustee’s interest in the lease of a half acre section of land, hav ing a frontage of 132 ft. on St. Asaph street (the lease has about 17 years to run at a very low ground rent), together with the sawmill, 70ft. x 27ft., with sash and door factory over the same, engine-house, and substantial four-roomed cottage (nearly new) erected thereon. The plant consists of 1 horizontal engine, 14in. cylinder, by Morton and Co.; 1 Cornish boiler with cross tubes, by Ander son and Son, Christchurch, GOft. chimney stalk ; 1 planing machine, to plane from 10 x to 6 x by M‘Do wall and Son ; 1 vertical saw, with travelling bench ; circu lar saw bench ; 1 band saw, Rogers and Son, No. 2 ; 1 tennoning machine with all necessary shafts, pullies, belting, etc., for the proper working of the same. Trustee’s interest in lease of quarter acre section, having a frontage of CGft. on Tuam street, with build ings used as an Ironmonger’s retail shop and store. Also, A well-selected assortment of circular and vertical saws, planing and moulding irons, etc. The balance of the stock of ironmongery will be offered on the same date, particu lars of which will appear in a future advertisement. Clso Sale at 2 p. m. Terms at Sale. J. L. FLEMING, Auctioneer. Public Notices. v fmi's r LAND TAX ACT 1878. SECTION 45. VALUATION FOR NEW ZEALAND. CANTERBURY DISTRICT. NOTICE WHEN LAND TAX IS PAYABLE. IVTOTICE is hereby given, that in pur- J3l suanco of the 45th section of the Lands Tax Act, 1878, the Land Tax for the Land Tax District of Canterbury will be payable on the first day of April next, and that the same must be paid to the Collectors appointed to receive the same at the following places, at the time set opposite each : Date : Ist April 1880, and following days. Hours : 10 a. m. to 3 p. m., and on Saturdays 10 a. in. to 12 noon. Borough of Ashburton and County of Ashburton. Postmaster, Ashburton. E. C. LATTER, Deputy Commissioner. Date— llth March, 1880. Go4g
Building Materials. Ashburton steam saw mills SASH AND DOOR M ANUFACTORY. G. PARKIN, Proprietor, BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR. Moore Street, Every description of Timber and Budding Materials in Stock and supplied on most reasonable terms. Plans prepared and Estimates Given on tl.e shortest notice. 26 Business Notices, BREAD!BREAD! Co-operative Bread and Biscuit Factory. Triangle, Wakanui Road, Ashburton. A. THIELE, BEGS to inform the public that lie is now in a position to SUPPLY BEST BREAD, 6d. per 41b. loaf, unsur passed. Delivered daily to all parts of the Borough, also, Confectionery, &c. Mixed Biscuits reduced from Is. to Bd. per lb. Wedding Cakes made to Order. 986a-5700 TO FARMERS, LIVERY STABLE KEEPERS, SPORTING MEN, AND OTHERS OWNING HORSES. GEORGE KIDD, Moons Street, BEGS to announce the fact that the PRICE for SHOEING hacks and light draught HORSES is now REDUCED to 7s. per set, and that all horses of this description will be specially attended to by himself. Horses liable to cut are shod on a prin ciple of George Kidd’s own invention, which has proved an effectual cure for brushing. All kinds of blacksmith’s work, and repairs to agricultural machinery of any description done on the shortest notice. GEORGE KIDD, 75c-52Ca Moore street, Ashburton. Educational. GOODGER begs to inform the Ladies of Ashburton that she opens a Private School on MONDAY, March 15, at Mr. Jones’, Stationer, Baring square. Teems; English ... ... One Guinea. French ... ... ~ Music ... ... ~ Referees ; The Very Revd. Dean of Christchurch, and J. P. Restell, Esq. J.B4C-5Q9&
Business Notices. T. E. HODDER A\ T D COMPANY. T. B. HODDER & COMPy’S GREAT CLEARING SALE OF Drapery , G L O T Z-I Z IsT G- 3 MILLINERY, BOOTS, &0., AT THE Liberal Discount
OF TWO SHILLINGS AND SIXPENCE IN THE POUND, CONTINUES UNTIL SATURDAY, MARCH 27. T. E. HODDER AND COMPANY.
Business Notices. TO FARMERS. fjpIIE undersigned are CASH BUYERS Of Wheat and other Grain, or will make LIBERAL ADVANCES On shipments to London on grower’s account. DEERING’S TWINE BINDER. NOTICE TO FARMERS. have this day APPOINTED MESSRS. FRIEDLANDER BROS. SOLE AGENTS for the LEERING TWINE BINDER for the county of Ashburton. MASON STRUTHERS & CO. Christchurch 10 th. February, 1880. The Deering Twine Binder AWARDED GOLD MEDAL At Ashburton, six machines competing. THE DEERING TWINE BINDER took the SPECIAL PRIZE at the Oamaru trial etc. I~~|~ AVING been appointed sole agents for the above machines, we are now
prepared to TAKE ORDERS for the coming season. As only a LIMITED NUMBER can be supjjlied, all who wish to make certain of securing those favorite machines fo next season should order before the depar ture of next San Francisco Mail. FRIEDLANDER B R .°. S AGENTS FOR THE COLONIAL FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND SOLE AGENTS FOR THE CELEBRATED ALTHOUSE SELF - REGULATING WINDMILLS.
Business Notices. VALUE EXTRAORDINARY. THE Great Bargains OF THE SEASON. GREAT CLEARANCE SALE FOR THIRTY DAYS. ORE AND CO. HAYING resolved to clear out the Balance of tire Bankrupt Stocks purchased by them during the Season (amounting to over ten thousand pounds) regardless of cost so that they may commence the Autumn Season with en tirely a new Stock, ORR AND CO. Will also offer several cheap lots pur chased by them during the late depression. Special Bargains. 90 Pair Twilled Kaiapoi Blankets at 4s. under the usual price. Kaiapoi Flannel at Is. 4d., Is. 6d. to 2s. English Flannel at Is., Is. 2d., Is. 6d., to Is. 9d. Prints at sd. and 6d., w«rth 9d. Brown Hollands, 7d. to Is. COSTUMES, 56 Costumes at 215., worth 355. 6d., a Bai gain. 64 Print Costumes at 7s. 6d. to 12s. 6d., worth 20s. 1700 yards Dress Goods, Alpaccas, at Bd., lOd., and Is.' MILLINERY. Trimmed and Untrimmed Hats at half price. 2 Boxes Flowers, sold at 6d. per spray. Ladies’ Underclothing at very much under usual prices. 20 Dozen Stays at 3s. 6d., 45., 4s. 9d., to ss. 6d. CLOTHING. Men’s Suits at 15s. under usual prices. Boys’ Suits at 15s. 6d. to 355. Youth’s Suits at a little over half-price. Braces, Ties, Collars, Socks, and Shirts, unusually cheap. 20 Dozen Harvest Shirts at Is. 6d. to 2s. 6d. BOOTS Men’s Boots still sold at Bankrupt prices. Youth’s Boots in great variety. Ladies’ Kid Boots at old prices. 1 Case Children’s Boots at Is. and Is. 6d., a bargain. TAILORING DEARTMENT. WE HAVE MUCH PLEASURE IN ANNOUNCING TO THE PUBLIC THAT A Tailoring Branch HAS BEEN OPENED IN CON NECTION WITH OUR CLOTHING DEPARTMENT, HAVING MADE ARRANGEMENTS WITH MESSRS. CRAIGHEAD AND CO. (LATE OF EDINBURGH AND SAN FRANCISCO), PRACTICAL TAILORS, TO MAKE UP ALL ORDERS EN TRUSTED TO US IN THE VERY BEST STYLE. A PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED. SCOTCH, ENGLISH, and COLONIAL TWEEDS IN GREAT VARIETY. THE CELEBRATED BLARNEY TWEED (CORK) KEPT IN STOCK. FANCY COATINGS IN GREAT VARIETY. SUITS from £4 4s. DRESSMAKING DEPARTMENT. Dresses, Costumes, and Jackets made up to order, under the superintendence of a first-class Dressmaker. WEDDING & MOURNING ORDERS PUNCTUALLY ATTENDED TO. ORE AND CO. IMPORTERS ASHBURTCN AND RAKAIA. |
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BROCKLEBANK’S TENT. A TALE OF UNFOUNDED ACCUSATION. “I have this day received information cf a most startling character.” “Indeed ! ” “You saw me talking to Superintendent Roberts, did you not I ” “I don’t know Superintendent Roberts,” I returned. “No, I forgot, you are a new chum. Well, Roberts gave me some very valuable information, you will be astonished, as I was, when you hear it. We are living, Mr. Barker, in a den of thieves and mur derers. ” “ I have always understood,” I replied, “ that there are a great many bad charac ters on the diggings, hut—” “ I am not speaking generally, I allude to our own immediate neighborhood—our own so-called acquaintances, companions, and friends. I will begin with Fry.” ‘ ‘ Fry ! 1 thought you knew his family in Liverpool, and that his father was a highly respected horse-dealer there! ” “So I believed, but I was mistaken. Fry is a thorough-paced villain. He has already been twice convicted of burglary.” “ Good Heavens, can this be true 1 ” “ I have all the documents to prove my assertions tied up in this bundle,” con tinued Brocklebank, in the most business like tone. As for that old Scotchman, Adamson—” “Adamson! I should have believed him to be a most worthy old fellow.” ‘ ‘ Mr. I’arker, you are very young, and appearances are deceitful. Adamson is a desperate character, an escaped prisoner from Port Arthur, a monster stained with innumerable crimes. But the Langfords, in Bjiite of their plausible outward aspect, are the worst wretches of all. From their earliest years they have pursued a career of Hark !” he ex claimed, springing to this feet, and grasp ing his revolver, “ they are coining now.” He pointed his weapon towards the four corners of the tent, and continued, 1 ‘ They are coming from north, east, south, and west. ” As he spoke his face changed, his eyes glittered with the bale ful glare of insanity. I once more be held the terrific figure which I had be lieved to he the offspring of a brain op pressed with nightmare, but which I now perceived, too plainly, to be a sad reality. Brocklebank’s exclamations w T ere not altogether based on delusion. Rapid foot steps were without doubt approaching the tent, for the bull-dog began to growl ominously. A moment later I heard a well-known voice saying, ‘ ‘ Down, Boxer ; don’t you know us, old fellow ?” “It’s Langford,” I remarked, in an ex planatory tone, being convinced by this time that Brocklebank was laboring under some unaccountable delusion. The words were scarcely out of my mouth, when he uttered a sharp cry of anger, and suddenly seizing me by the collar flung me on my knees. The next instant I saw the muzzle of his revolver pointed at my head. “Parker,” he shouted, “ you are a traitor, a traitor and a villian ; you are in league with the rest of the gang. I must kill you. ” My chances of escape would have been small, for the whole of this terrific scene had been enacted in a few seconds ; but at that critical moment, when the homi cide’s hand was on the trigger, the frail canvas door of the tent was thrown open, and Langford and Adamson burst in. Langford immediately threw himself on Brocklebank, while Adamson seized the wrist of the murderous hand which held the revolver. The shot which, a few moments earlier, would assuredly have penetrated my brain, passed harmlessly through the roof of the tent. After a brief struggle the unfortunate maniac, for such I now plainly perceived him to bo, was secured, and held in safe custody till daylight. Langford lost no time in communica ting with Melbourne, where Brocklebank, who had been settled for several years in the colony, had many friends, who held him in high estimation. We afterwards learnt that, some years before, when at home in Liverpool, he had shown symp toms of mental derangement, but that he had apparently been perfectly cured. The doctors recommended him, on his re covery, to seek a totally new sphere of action, and he had accordingly emigrated to the southern hemisphere. Since his arrival in Victoria no one had detected in him any traces of insanity, but the seeds of that fell malady had evidently only lain dormant, and had suddenly sprung up in full vigor. A few days later, after a care ful medical examination, the poor fellow was removed from Iron Back Gully to the Lunatic Asylum at the Yarra Bend, near Melbourne. lam not aware what became of him subsequently It was doubtless in the confusion of mind common in cases of approaching insanity, that he had forgot ten where he had placed the two parcels of gold which had caused me so much trouble.
As for myself, I shortly afterwards heard news of my London friends, who came out by the John Taylor, but found out that neither of them was a suitable companion for one who was determined to serve a steady apprenticeship to the trade of gold-digging. Hard manual labor did not suit them; they only stayed three weeks on the mines, and then gave up the profession in disgust. They afterwards obtained more congenial occupations, the one as assistant in a ready-made clothes mart in Great Bourke street, the other as advertisement collector to a Geelong newspaper of limited circulation. I was, therefore, w T ell content to remain in com pany with Langford and Adamson. I worked for twelve months with them, and could not possibly have fallen in with pleasanter or more trustworthy com panions. None of us, however, made our fortunes at gold-digging. We toiled steadily and perseveringly, we seldom sank a hole that had not some gold in, yet, on reckoning up our earnings at the end of the year, we found that we had prospered about as well as Victorian day laborers in constant employment, that is, we had earned about ten shillings a day apiece. Notwithstanding this compara tive ill-success, I shall always recollect with satisfaction the time I spent on the Bendigo gold-field, for I Laid in a stock of vigorous health and self-reliance, which are better worth having than a tin dish full of nuggets. At the same time I never see an alleged thief in custody without re membering that I once stood in that pain ful position, and thanking God for my providential escape. CONCLUDED. A CRITICAL POSITION. AN AD VENTURE AT SEA. On our homeward voyage from the East in the good ship Shepherd Mary, we had, for some time, had such unfavorable winds that there seemed little prospect of our making even a decent passage of it. When in India we had boasted much of the splendid sailing qualities of our ves sel, and had set our hearts upon making a glorious run, for many and heavy bets had been made on us. She was indeed a noble vessel, but at times we were be calmed for days together, so that she really had not a fair chance ; at other times we would have gales right in our teeth, and after beating about for many days we found that but little progress had been made., The Cape of Good Hope was reached at last, and when about a hundred miles to the southward we got a fair wind and plenty of it. The weather for some days previously had been very unsettled, the wind flying about to all points of the compass. One
evening, however, the sun set red and angrily, and it was evident that a gale from some quarter was imminent. As I have said, it was in our favor, and right glad we were. For two days we bowled along, running right before it under a heavy press of sail. With feelings of exultation wc saw our gallant ship bound over the foam, for as she tore through each successive wave we felt that we were by so much nearer home. The huge, white albatross came wheeling round, and with fierce swoop and angry scream contrasted with the familiar litt’e Cape pigeons that fluttered under our stern in vast numbers ; whilst the stormy petrels piped shrilly as they skimmed along the wreaths of white foam left in our ocean track. On every hand, to the horizon, the great sea was ploughed into gigantic, white-ridged furrows by the strength of the gale, and the whole sur face was covered with a white drift of blinding spray blown from the crests of the surging billows. We had been mak ing an average of fourteen knots an hour, and although the outward bound vessels were wrestling with the breeze under double-reefed topsails, our skipper was not content with setting all his light sails, but must needs carrying his studding-sails as well. It will be well here to remark that a ship’s studding-sails are set outside the square sails, on booms which extend from the yards, half the length of the yards themselves ; they are only available with fair winds. As each additional sail was spread, the ship flew through the water with increased speed, and plunged madly through the seas, as though no earthly power could stop her. The last sail requiring more care and management than the others, I went on the forecastle to assist in setting it. The vessel was rolling slowly but heavily, and the operation was one of no ordinary diffi culty. The skipper remained on the poop, superintending the whole thing, and occasionally favoring us with a savage growl. The sail was about half set, and I was slacking away a rope attached to it and leading through a block at the top mast head, when, the breeze suddenly freshening, the skipper shouted to us to keep all fast, and not set the sail. But he was too late. The wind filling the sail, put such a sudden strain on the rope to which I was holding, that it took me off my feet, and with the roll of the ship I swung out about fifty feet from the ves sel’s side, and there remained suspended from the masthead like a plummet. As I felt the sickening sweep of my rush through the air, I instinctively closed my eyes. For some seconds I dared not open them, while I expected instant de struction, and wondered that I was not already in my death struggles with the water. Moment after moment elapsed. I still lived. I took courage, and looked around, and then 1 fully realised the hor ror of my situation. Death—inevitable death —stared mo in the face. Were the rope to break —and if was a very old one —I must drop into the sea, and drown be fore the eyes of my comrades. No boat of ours could float in such a sea. If the ship rolled over a few degrees more, I should he so lowered that I should drag in the water. This could be but for an in stant, for the rope, my only hope, would he torn from my grasp. No hands could stand the strain of a body towing through the tvater at the rate of sixteen knots an hour.
Worst of all, when the vessel rolled back in the opposite direction, I should acquire such a frightful velocity, on ac count of the great length of my rope, that I could not fail to be dashed to pieces against the ship’s side, her mast, or rig ging. In the last case, the rigging formed by no means the least part of the danger. By reason of the enormous strain, it more resembled a system of iron bars than of flexible ropes. Strangely enough, the vessel would not roll over the other way. I was told after wards that I was hanging thus for more than five minutes before she took her back roll. I should have thought that it had been five hours. Every second seemed an eternity ; and yet I began to dread the time when I should swing in. The rope was about the thickness of my little finger. It burned and cut into my hands like a red hot bar. Close beneath my feet the angry waves leaped up and hissed at me as though impatient of their prey. Once —ay, twice—my feet dragged in the raging, seething foam, and as the cold wet spray dashed in my face, I thought the end had come. Would she never roll in 2 I began to get giddy with watching the waves at my feet as they seemed to tear past with frightful rapidity. I speculated as to whether it would be better to let go and drown quietly, or hold on and be smashed against the ship’s side, and then fall back, mutilated and stunned, into the sea. By holding on I should defer the fatal moment, but the end would be more horrible. Then I watched the great ship proudly dashing the opposing seas from her sharp bows, sending them crashing back in huge cataracts of flashing foam, baffled and beaten in their vain attempts to check her headlong career. Aloft towered a cloud of snowy canvas, making the strong spars bend like fishing-rods, whilst the wind in the rigging seemed to my excited imagina tion to be chanting a weird requiem, h ever had I seen that gallant ship look so noble, and the tears filled my eyes as I thought how soon I should see her sailing away from mo, and leaving me to my in effectual struggle with the hungry albatross and more voracious waves.
It is only, I think in times of extreme peril that one can realise the intensity of emotion with which the mind is effected by the thought suggested by the little word “ home.lt is simply indescribable, and is therefore only to be known by actual experience. I hope that none of my readers may ever experience it. I felt myself getting more and more giddy, when I observed a giant wave, a very mountain of water, approaching the ship. It rushed under my feet, on, on towards the vessel, and with a crash against her broadside seemed to bury her; but in an instant she shook the water off, and rolled heavily over from the force of the blow. The same fearful swing through the air, but with double the velocity of my out ward rush. I cleared the ship’s side and rigging, and sped on like a thunderbolt straight for the mast. At that instant I felt many hands clutch me by the feet. I was dragged down to the deck, my head falling at the foot of the foremast. The men had watched my swinging in, and as I swept over their heads, they w r ere just able to seize me by the heels, and thus I was saved. Had I been ten inches higher I should have been out of reach.
GARDENING
NOTES FOR THE PRESENT MONTH, BY A PROFESSIONAL GARDENER. KITCHEN GARDEN. Fo'.v during the month the last sowing of cabbage, cauliflower, lettuce, winter spinach, to stand in the seed beds over winter, to come in for transplanting in early spring. Onions should be sown as early this month as possible, as it often happens that they are sown too late, and hence dis appointment is suffered, as the first sharp frost lifts them out of the ground. But by sowing early they will have taken suffi cient hold to resist the action of frost. The best varieties are Brown Spanish, Giant Rocco, and Brown Globe. By sow ing in lines they can be thinned out, and transplanted in early spring. The Giant Eocco, treated in the above manner, pro duces immense bulbs, sometimes weighing from 3ibs. to 4lbs. One of the best for
early use, Brown Spanish, also produces an excellent crop when transplanted in early spring. ■W lute Stone and Golden Ball Turnip should also be sown as early this month as possible, which will keep up a supply of line tender roots all through the winter and early spring months. Care should be taken not to cover the seeds too deep, as in nearly all cases disappointment arises from their being covered too deep or not covered at all. Seeds, as a rule, should in no case be covered more than twice their own thickness, except peas, beans, and such large seeds—these from 2in. to 3m. Radish will do well sown this month. FLOWER GARDEN. The principal work will bo to collect flov er seeds of all the different annuals, Ac. Stow them in a dry place. Cuttings should be taken of all flowering plants, ucli ns geraniums, verbenas, petunias, cuphcas, Phlox, Drummoni, Arc., and placed in pots or boxes. To ensure suc cess, place about two inches of well-rotted manure mixed with loam in the bottom of the pot or box. Mix good ordinary loam, three parts to sand one part, well together. Fill the balance of your pot or box, putting a light covering of pure sand on the top, in which insert the cuttings. Geraniums cuttings should have little or no water for a week after being put in, as they are likely to damp off if kept too wet until they begin to color. Verbenas, fuchsia, petunius, A'c., must be kept damp and shaded ; but geraniums will root more readily by being placed m the sun. To strike fuchsia cuttings, ver benas, &c., lay some pieces of glass over the top of the box, to keep it air tight, for a week or so after the cuttings are put in. Persons purposing to lay down ne\r lawns should embrace the first opportunity, as lawns laid down this month do much bet ter than when done in spring, as it has the double advantage from the autumn rains and spring showers to give the young grass a thorough hold of the ground be the summer drought set in.
Useful Information.
VACCINATION. By an Act of tlic General Assembly of New Zealand, it is made compulsory upon every parent to take his child, within six montns of its birth, to the Medical Ofhccr appointed by Government for the district, or to some qualified Medical Practitioner, to have the child vaccin ated, and on the eighth day following to take the child back again for inspection. For breach of this law a tine not exceeding 40s. may be recovered before any Bench of Magis trates. If the child be properly vaccinated, the Medical Officer or Practitioner is to give a certificate of the fact. If the child be not sus ceptible, or unfit to endure the process, another certificate is to be given, which will clear the parents of the consequences. Children, al though vaccinated, whose vaccination certifi cates are not forwarded to the Registrar of the district arc still liable to a fine of 40s. Inno culation with the virus of small pox is a crime punishable by a penalty of ,£lO, The word “parent” means father, mother, or other per son having the care, nurture, or custody of the child. • SLAUGHTER-HOUSE LICENSES. “The Slaughter-House Act. 1877,” pro vides that “no license shall be issued in res pect of any slaughter-house situated within half a mile from the outer boundary of any borough, unless such slaughter-house has been erected, or was in course of erection for that puipnsc immediately before tire Ist December, 1577. If such slaughter-house is within theabove described limit, application for the license must be made to the Council of the nearest Borough. II a slaughter-house is within any County, ex cept as aforesaid, the application must be made to the Council of such county. No license, -not being the renewal of a previously existing license, shall be issued to any person, unless public notice shall have been given by the applicant for the same, once in each week for one month, immediately preceding the time when such application is to be heard.” MOONLIGHT EVENINGS. The Moon at 3 days old shines till about 8 o’clock. The Moon at 6 days old shines till about half-past 10 o’clock. The Moon at 8 days old shines till nearly I o’clock in the morning. The Moon at 12 days old shines from sun down till about 4 in the morning. The Moon at 15 days old is full, and shines all night. The Moon at 18 days old rises about 9 p.m. and shines till morning. The Moon at 21 days old rises about 11 p.m. and shines till morning. The Moon at 24 days old rises about 2 a.m. and shines till morning. The Moon at 27 days old rises about 4 a.m. and shines till sunrise. THE HOUSEWIFE’S TABI.E. The following is a very valuable housewife’s table, by which persons not having scales and weights at hand may readily measure the article wanted to form any recipe without the trouble of weighing, allowance to be made for an extraordinary dryness or moisture of the ar ticle weighed or measured : Wheat flour, I pound is I quart. Indian meal, I pound 2 ounces are I quart. Butter, when soft, I pound is I quart. Loaf sugar, broken, I pound is I quart White sugar, powdered, 1 pound 1 unce ate I quart. Ten eggs are 1 pound. Flour, 4 pecks are I bushel. Sixteen large tablespoonsful are I pint. Eight large teaspoonsful are I gill. Four large teaspoonsful are Y gill. Two gills are % pint. Two pints aic I quart. Four quarts are I gallon. A common sized tumbler holds Yz pint. A common sized wine glass is Y a A tea-cup is 1 gill. A large wine-glass is I gill. Forty drops arc equal to I teaspoonful. Four tcaspoonfuls are equal to I tablespoon ful. REGISTRATION OF BIRTHS, MAR RIAGES, AND DEATHS.
Births. —Parents and all other persons pre sent at a birth, are liable under the Act for Registration under penalty of £lO ; failing, the occupier of house in which such birth took place is liable. Births are registered free up ' to sixty-two days, day of birth and of registra ti«n, both inclusive; afterwards up to six months, on payment of ss. penalty, and after declaration as to truth of particulars being duly made ; and beyond six months only after conviction before a Magistrate, and on pro duction of certificate of conviction signed by Magistrate or Clerk to Bench, and within one month of such conviction. There are other provisions as to registration of children found exposed, and registration of names within one year of birth. Marriages. —Marriages must be solem nized with open doors, between eight in the morning and four in the afternoon, in the presence of two or more witnesses. Persons objecting to be married by a clergyman, can be married in a Registrar’s office by a Registrar. Persons desirous of being married must give notice to the Registrar of the district, and take out a Marriage Certificate; but before- doing so, must have resided in the district three clear days immediately proceeding the application for certificate. The fees are for Notice and 1 Certificate, £1 2s 6d ; Marriage by Registrar, £1 ; and 2s 6d for Copy of Marriage Registrar. Persons wishing to be married out of the dis trict in which they live, can only do so by residing in the district in which they wish to be married for three clear days, and obtaining • certificate from the Registrar of that district. And persons living in different districts must either both reside for three clear days in the same district, or else obtain two Certificates, viz:—one from the Registrar of each of the districts in which they reside. Any person making false affirmation, declaration, or repre sentation before a Registrar, is guilty of mis demeanour. Deaths. —The occupier of house in which death occurs, and ail persons present at a death, are liable for the registration within thirty-one days; and failing these, the Undertaker or person so acting, under penalty of ,£10; but any of the persons liable may depute, in writing, some person acquainted with par ticulars required to attend and register ; and the person registering ML ST in all cases take to the Registrar the Doctor’s Certificate of Death. In all cases of burial, the Undertaker or person so acting, must return to the Registrar within seven days, the Burial Cer tificate, duly signed by Undertaker and officiating Minister, or two householders pre sent at such burial. Undertakers not return ing such Burial Certificates within seven days are liable to a penalty of *5 : and Clergymea officiating and not signing Burial Certificates are also liable to a penalty of £5. Any person not attending to register, after notice from Registrar is duly given, is liable to a penalty of £2O There are various other provisions defining powers and duties of Registrar, and imposing penalties for neglect in complying with various provisions of th<» Act.
THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, THURSDAY, MARCH 25, 1880.
Printed and published by HORASE JoilN Weeks and Charles Dixon, at their Printing Office, East Street, Ashburto'j Thursday, March 25, 18S0.
Business Notices. A. J. WHITE’S STEAM CABINETMAKING AND FURNITURE ESTABLISHMENT, CHRISTCHURCH, Will be found one of the most convenient in New Zealand. THE Stoclc being so varied, that pur chasers may at once select any Article they can possibly require, suitable for any class of House. This will be found an IMMENSE ADVANTAGE TO COUN TRY CUSTOMERS Thus saving time, trouble and expense. 589 c H. M. J ONES, Baring Square, LAW & COMMERCIAL STATIONER, BOOK AND MUSIC SELLER. Toys, Fancy Goods, Violins, Strings, Concertinas, &c. Magazines, English Papers, & Periodicals, by each Mail. Bookbinding Executed with Despatch Gazette in Bankruptcy. V. R. THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN (County Agricultural and Sporting Recorder) is a GAZETTE for all Notices under The Debtors and Creditors Acts. Medical. Advice to mothers.—Are you broken in your rest by a sick child, suffering with the pain of cutting teeth ? Go at once to the chemist and get a bottle of Mrs. WINSLOW’S SOOTHING SYRUP. It will relieve the poor sufferer immediately. It is perfectly harmless ; it produces natural, quiet sleep by reliev ing the child from pain, and the little cherub awakes “ as bright as a button.” It has been in use in America, and is highly recommended by medical men. It is very pleasant to take; it sooths the child ; it softens the gums, allays all pain, relieves wind, regulates the bowels, and is the best known remedy for dysentry and diarrhoea, whether arising from teething or other causes. Be sure and ask for Mrs. Winslow’s Soothing Syrup, and see that ‘‘Curtis and Perkins, New York and London,” is on the outside wrapper. No mother should be without it. Sold by all medicine dealers, at Is. l|d. —Depot, 493, Oxford street. ■WHO is Mrs. WINSLOW? As this ’ ' question is frequently asked, we shall simply say that she is a lady who for upwards of thirty years has untireingly devoted her time and talents as a female physician and nurse, principally among children. She has especially studied the constitution and wants of this numerous class, and, as a result of this effort and practical knowledge obtained in a lifetime as nurse and physician, she has com pounded a SOOTHING SYRUP for Chil dren. It operates like magic, giving rest and health, and is, moreover, sure to regulate the bowels. In consequence of this article, Mrs. Winslow is becoming world-renouned as a benefactor of her race. Children certainly do rise up and bless her. Especially is this the case in this city. Vast quantities of the Soothing Syrup are daily sold and used hero. We think Mrs Winslow has immortalised her name by tin's invaluable article, and we sincerely believe that thousands of chil dren have been saved from an early grave by its timely use, and that millions yet unborn will share its benefits and unite in calling her blessed. No mother has dis charged her duty to her suffering little one, in our opinion, until she has given it the benefit of Mrs. Winslow’s Soothing Syrup. Try it mothers, try it now.— Ladies’ Visitor, New York City. TEEDMAN’S SOOTHING POWDERS 1 FOR CHILDREN CUTTING TEETH. CAUTION TO PURCHASERS. The value of this well-known Family Medi cine has been largely tested in all parts of the world, and by all grades of society, for upwards of FIFTY YEARS. Its well-earned exten sive sale has induced SPURIOUS IMITA TIONS, some of which in OUTWARD APPEARANCE so closely resemble the ori ginal as to have deceived many purchasers. The proprietor therefore feels it due to the public to give a special caution against the use of SUCH IMITATIONS. Purchasers are therefore requested carefully to observe the four following distinctive characteristics, without which none are genuine : Ist—ln every case the words JOHN STEEDMAN, CHEMIST, WALWORTH, SURREY, are engraved on the Government , Stamp affixed to each packet. 2nd—Each Single Powder has directions for the dose, and the words, John Steedman, Chemist, Walwo:th, Surrey, printed thereon. 3rd—The name, Steedman, is always spelt with two EE’s. 4th —The manufacture is carried on solely at Walworth, Surrey. Sold in Packets by all Chemists and Medi cine Vendors. Sold by Kemi-thorhs, Prosser and Co., Auckland, 63 c 1
Medical. ENO’S FRUIT SALT. THE PHYSICAL BASIS OF LIFE. GOOD FOOD. How to enjoy good food that would other wise cause Bilious headache, disordered Stomach, Poisoned Blood, Ac.—use ENO’S FRUIT SALT. A NATURAL APERIENT. ENO’S XI FRUIT SALT, when taken with water, acts as a natural aperient, its simple but natural action removes all impurities, thus preserving and restoring health. If its great value in keep ing the body in health were universally known, no family should be without it. Fagged, wear v , and worn out!11 Anyone-whose duties require them to under go mental or unnatural excitement or strain— ENO’S FRUIT SALT is the best known remedy. It acts like a charm. It allays ner vous excitement, depression, and the injurious effects of stimulants and too rich food. Its power in aiding the digestion is most slril< ing. It also restores the nervous system to its proper condition (by natural means). Use ENO’S FRUIT SALT. You cannot overstate its great value in keeping the blood pure and free from disease. ENO versus STIMULANTS. An in sufficient amount of exercise frequently deranges the liver. ENO’S FRUIT SALT is peculiarly adapted for any constitutional weak ness of the liver. A world of woes is avoided by those who keep and use ENO’S FRUIT SALT.—“AII our customers for Eno’s Salt would not be without it upon any consideration, they having received so much benefit from it.— Wood Brothers, Chemists, Jersey, 1578.” Every travelling trur'k and HOUSEHOLD in the world ought to contain a Bottle of ENO’S FRUIT SALT, prepared from Sound, Ripe Fruit, as a Health giving, Cooling, Sparkling, and Invigorating Beverage for any Season. It is the best Pre ventive and Cure for Biliousness, Sick Head ache, Skin Eruptions, Impure Bleed, Fevers, Pimples on the Face, Giddiness Feverishness, Mental Depression, Want of Appetite, Sour ness of Stomach, Constipation, Vomiting, Thirst, Ac., and to remove the effects of errors in Eating and Drinking. ENO’S FRUIT SALT.— From the Rev. Dr Hurst, Vicar of Collorly : —“1 have used your Fruit Salt for many years, and have verified your statements. The thanks of the public arc due to you for your unceasing efforts to relieve suffering humanity. Long may you live to be a blessing to the world.”
ENO’S FRUIT SALT.—'• After suffering for nearly two and a half years from - severe headache and disordered stomach, and ) after trying almost everything and spending much money without finding any benefit 1 was recommended by a friend to try ENO’S FRUIT SALT, and before I had finished one bottle I found it doing me a great deal of good, and now I am restored to my usual health ; and others I know that have tried it have not enjoyed such good health for years.—Yours most truly, Robert Humphreys, Post Office, Barrasford. ” Agents for New Zealand, , MESSRS. KEMPTHORNE, PROSSER, AND CO. VALUABLE DISCOVERY for the HAIR. A very nicely perfumed Hairdressing, called THE MEXICAN HAIR RE ■ NEWER, now being sold by most Che mists and perfumers througout the coun try, at 3s. 6d. per bottle, is fast super ceding all the old restorers and dyes for the purpose of changing grey or white hair to its natural original color, for it will positively restore the hair in every 1 case of greyness to its original color, with l out dyeing it or leaving that offensive smell 3 which most of the hair preparations of the day do. This preparation has never been : known to fail in restoring the hair to its natural color and gloss in from eight to . twelve days. It promotes growth and j prevents the hair falling out, eradicating dandruff, and leaving the scalp in a clean, \ healthy condition. It imparts peculiar v vitality to the roots of the hair, restoring < it to its youthful freshness and vigor. r Daily applications of this preparation for . a week or two will surely restore faded, - grey, or white hair to its natural color and , richness. It is not a dye, nor does it con > tain any coloring matter or offensive 5 substance whatever. Hence it does not t soil the hands, the scalp, or even white ; linen, but produces the color within the substance of the hair. Read the follow [ ing from Mr. Nathan Berry, Chemist, r Walkden : “One of my customers told t mo the other day he had had grey hair [ for thirty-five years, and after using one bottle of the Mexican Hair Rencwer I ' sold him, it was restored to and kept its . natural color.” It may be bad of any ; respectable Chemist, Perfumer, or Dealer in toilet articles in the kingdom, at 3s. (id. per bottle.—Prepared by HENRY C. GALLUP, No. 493, Oxford street, Lon i don. COCKLE’S ANTIBILIOUS PILLS— These Pills consist of a careful and peculiar admixture of the best and mild est vegetable aperients, with the pure ex tract of the flowers of the camomile. They will be found a most efficacious remedy for derangement of the digestive organs, and for torpid action of the liver and bowels, which produce indigestion and the several varieties of bilious and liver complaints. They speedily remove the irritation and feverish state of the stomach, allay spasm, correct the morbid condition of the liver and organs subser vient to digestion, promote a due and healthy secretion of bile, and relieve the constitution of all gouty matter and other impurities, which, by circulating in the blood, most injuriously affect the action of the kidneys ; thus, by removing the causes productive of so much discomfort, they restore the energies of both body and mind. To those who indulge in the luxuries of the table these pills will prove highly useful, occasioning no pain in their action, unless they meet with an unusual quantity of acrid bile and acid matter in the stomach and bowels. To Europeans on their arrival in India or China they are recommended as a preservative against the fatal disorders peculiar to tropical climates. Their occasional use, if com bined with the strictest attention to diet, will be frequently found to remove at once, by their influence over the secre tions, that congestive and unhealthy con dition of the liver which is so often the earliest antecedent of severe febrile and constitutional disturbance. It must be understood that these pills are not recommended as containing any new or dangerously active ingredients; on the contrary, they are characterised by a remarkable simplicity of combination, and whatever merit they may be found to possess depends as much upon the selec tion of pure drugs, and the unusual labor and attention bestowed upon their subse quent preparation, as upon the acknow ledged peculiarity of their composition. They are not recommended as a panacea, nor are they adapted to all complaints ; but as a mild and efficacious aperient and Jlonic in the various forms of indigestion, it will not, perhaps, be an exaggeration to state that they have been resorted to under all systems of diet, changes of cli mate, or atmospheric alternations with an extraordinary degree of success for upwards of seventy-eight yeai’s. This celebrated family aperient may be had throughout the United Kingdom in boxes at Is 2s 9d, 4s 6d, and 11s Od, as well as in India, China, New Zealand, and the Australian Colonies,
Medical, F P P P OR COUGHS, BRONCHITIS, IN FLUENZA, COLDS, &c. OWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED. OWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED. OWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED. rriHE Oldest and Most Effectual COUGH -L REMEDY. XTRAORDINARY TESTIMO NIALS. HER MAJESTY S GUN BOAT NETIEY. Wick, Scotland. Dear Sir, — Having had a most distressing and severe cough, which caused me many sleepless nights and restless days, I was recommended by his LORDSHIP the EARL of CAITHNESS to try your most invaluable Balsam of Aniseed, and I can assure you, with the first dose, I found immediate relief, even without having to suspend my various duties ; and the first small bottle com pletely cured me, therefore I have the greatest confidence in fully recommend ing it to the million. Signed, W. LIN ZELL, H.M.G.B. NETLEY. ■pOWELL’S BALSAM of Due de Montabob writes ; “ Chateau dc Montabor, Avoyron. Sir, —Having suffered for some time from an obstinate cough, accompanied with fever, continuous head-aches, and sleepless nights, I resolved after having vainly tried several other medicines, to have recourse to your BALSAM of ANISEED. I cannot resist, sir, the desire of making you acquainted with the really marvelous i-esults which I derived I from it. From the first dose I felt great relief, the bad symptoms grew feebler, the irritation of the throat was calming down, and I recovered the sleep which had nearly left me. The third dose delivered me completely, and I am now completely restored to health. Receive, sir, with the expression of my gratitude the assurance of my distinguished sentiments. DUG DE MONTABOR.” ■pOWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED. J- “Sir, — I have for a long time suffered from a severe cough and tried all manner of remedies. Dr. Liberecht advised POWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED ; it cured me after a few days. You are at liberty to use this letter in hopes that olhcs may benefit by it.— I am, Sir, Yours. &c., ALBERT COUNT POTOCKI.” pOWELL’S BALSAM OF ANISEED. WILL LOOSEN the PHLEGM imme diately.—The Dean of Westminster’s Verger writes : “ I was advised to try the Balsam of Ani ;eed; I did, and have found great relief. It is most comforting in allaying irritation and giving strength to the voice.” Lionel Brough, Esq., the eminent actor, writes : I think it an invaluable medicine for members of my profession, and have always recommended it to my brother and sister artistes. ”
nrRULY an EXTRAORDINARY EX -1 PECTORaNT.—Mr. Edward M. Ullctt, of Bury, Hunts., writes to Messrs. Pairacr & Son, Ramsay : —“ Having been in the habit o using Powell’s Balsam of Aniseed for a great number of years, I have great pleasure in bear ing testimony to its incomparable effects as an expectorant. I always find a single dose gives immediate relief, and a small bottle effects a perfect cure.” POWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED.— The effects of one tcaspoonful taken in a little water before going to bed is extraordinary. N» family should be without it in the winter. Sold by Chemists and Medicine Vendors throughout the World, Is I>zd and 2S 3d per per bottle ; a great saving in taking family bottles, us each. Established over 50 years. Prepared only by THOMAS POWELL, Blackfriars Road, London. SK for POWELDS BALSAM of ANISEED SOLD by all CHEMISTS and STORE KEEPERS. Observe the Trade Mark, “Lion, Net, and Mouse.” Wholesale Agents in the Australian and New Zealand Colonics -Elliot Brothers ; Evers & Solomon ; Felton, Grimwalde, & Co. ; P. and S. Falk, Faulding & Co. ; Rocke, Tompsit, & Co. ; Rosentiiall & Co.; Kemptiiorne, Prosser, & Co.; S. 11 OFTEN UNO & Co. ; II EMMONS, LAWS, & Co. ; Berkley, Taylor, & Co.; and all other wholesale houses. Proprietor—THOMAS Powell, Blackfriars Road London. KEATING’S WORM TABLETS, A PURELY VEGETABLE SWEETMEAT, Doth in appearance and taste, furnishing a most agreeable method of administering the only certain remedy for INTESTINAL or - THREAD WORMS. It is a perfectly safe and mild preparation, and is especially adapteel lor childten. TESTIMONIAL. Medical Hall Gildersome, Nov. 28th, 1876. Mr. Keating, Dear Sir, —I think it nothing but my duty to inform you of the immense sale I have for your Worm tablets, which I may justly say is enormous, and in every case gives the greatest satisfaction. I have now in stock two bottles containing the Round Worms brought me during the last few days by customers, one Worm 40 yards long. I dare not be without the remedy.—yours respectfully, M. A. Walker. Sold in tins by all Chemists and Druggists Proprietor, THOS. KEATING, London, REWARD AND CAUTlON.—Whereas fraudulent imitations of this umsurpassed remedy have been sold, I hereby request any one knowing the vendor of the same to com municate with me, on conviction of the offender a liberal reward will be paid. 637 BUGS, FLEAS, MOTHS, JSEETLES And all other Insects are DESTROYED by KEATING’S INSECT POWDER, which is quite harmless to domestic animals. In exterminating Beetles the success of this Powdet is extraordinary, and no one need be troubled by those pests. It is per fectly clean in application. Ask for and be sure you obtain “ KEAT ING’S POWDER,” as Imitations are Noxious, and fail in giving satisfaction. Sold by Tins, is, & 2s. 6d. each ' ’ 63c GRATEFUL—COMFORTIN G. BREAKFAST COCOA. “ By a thorough knowledge of the natural laws which govern the operations of digestion and nutrition, and by a careful application ol -he fine properties of well selected cocoa, Mr. Epps has provided our breakfast tables with a delicately-flavoured beverage which may save us many heavy doctors’ bills. It is by the judi cious use of such articles of diet, that a constitu tion may be gradually built up until strong enough to resist every tendency to disease. Hundreds of subtle maladies are floating arcund us, ready to attack wherever there is a weal point. We may escape many a fata shaft bi keeping ourselves well fortified with jjiue bicod and a properly nourished frame.” —The Chi, Service Gazette. SOLD ONLY IN PACKETS LABELLED JAMES EPPS AND CO Homoepathic Chemists, Loudon.
TO PRINTERS. MACHINE FOR SALE. For sale.— One Second-hand Double Demy Tape Printing MACHINE, in thorough working order, with rollers, moulds, &c., complete. This machine has been replaced by a Double Royal Wharfedale, which necessitates removal of the Double Demy Machine formerly used for printing the “ Herald ” and “ Guardian,” for hand or steampower. Can be seen and all par ticulars obtained at our office. For a Country Office this Machine suits admirably, as it can easily be turned by hand, for which we have fitted a fly wheel and handle. Pares £7O. WEEKS & DIXON. Ashburton, January 14, 1879 WANTED KNOWN—That Yisiting Cards, plain or mourning, can be obtained printed in various styles, at the “ Herald ” and “ Guardian ” offices, npar the Rai Station
Business Notices. aar THIS ADVERTISEMENT SHOULD BE CAREFULLY READ AND RE MEMBERED BY EVERYONE IN TERESTED IN FENCING, THE PATENT OVAL SAMSON FENCE WIRE Has now been before the public for four years, and during that time 5,000 TONS HAVE BEEN SOLD, Giving very great satisfaction, in proof of which we hold numerous testimonials from well-known colonists ; and the demand is daily increasing to such an extent, that numerous spurious imitations have lately been introduced in the various markets of Australia and New Zealand, for the sole purpose of damaging the reputation of the Patent Oval Samson Wire. The Samson Wire Was patented and introduced four years ago in Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, and New Zealand ; and the principal claim set fourth was itsbeingmade Oval to prevent fraud. Yet, in the face of these patents, firms—many of respectable standing—have, for the sake of a paltry commission, lent themselves to the intro duction of various spurious imitations, which render them liable to actions at law, and annoyance and disappointment to the users. We would point out to intending pur chasers that any pers»n erecting Oval Wire Fences, other than the Patent Oval Sam son, renders himself liable for damages. The Patent Acts on this point are very explicit; therefore, after this notice no excuse can be made. Wehave had instancesbronght under oui notice where some persons have been so un principled as to mix the Spurious Oval Wire amongst the Patent Oval Samson in order to make a sale, and damage the the reputation of the genuine article. We have a great aversion to take legal proceedings in this matter, but shall be compelled to, in self-defence, unless these practices are at once stopped. The public, when purchasing, are there fore cautioned to see that each coil bears a tin tally thus : PATENT OVAL SAMSON WIRE, IN OVAL; And the Patentee’s Tally or Trade Mark M B R IN PADLOCK. Manufactured by the Whitecross Wire Company, Warrington, England. By using the Patent Oval Fence Wire you get a better and cheaper fence than any other, and the best proofs are the imitations already referred to. comprehensive circular as to its advantages, with numerous testimonials from well-known colonists, will be posted to any address on application. The state Forests of Victoria are fenced with the Patent Oval Samson Fence Wire; the one at Dookie is, without doubt, the best Wire Fence in Australia, and people come from great distances to see it. PRICES GREATLY REDUCED. ADDRESS M Lean Bros. & Rigg 3 IMPORTER , 69 ELIZABETH STREET, MELBOURNE. TRADE MARK: M B R IN PADLOCK.
We undertake through our agents, to deliver the Patent Oval Samson Wire at any port in Australia or New Zealand, either direct from England or Melbourne. Inquiries by telegram promptly answered. PE WARD.—Fencers throughout the Colonies who can give information as to the erection of Oval Wire Fences, other than the Patent Oval Samson Wire, will find it to their advantage to communicate with Messrs. M'Lean Brothers and Rigg, f'l) Elizabeth street Melbourne, GRAIN. ESSRS. ROYSE, STEAD, & CO. PURCHASE GRAIN ADVANCES ON GRAIN consigned to them for sale or ship ment. Public Notices. are prepared to or to make 493 d C. PERCY COX, Agents for [ROYSE, STEAD, & CO., Ashburton.
Printers and Publishers. IF YOU WANT A NEAT BUSINESS CARD GO TO THE “GUARDIAN” OFFICE IF YOU WANT WELL-PRINTED CIRCULAR, TRY THE “GUARDIAN" OFFICE. IF YOU WANT AN ATTRACTIVE HANDBILL, TRY THE “ GUARDIAN ’ OFFICE. IF WANT A MAGNIFICENT POSTER,
CALL AT THE “GUARDIAN” OFFICE. IF YOU WANT ANY DESCRIPTION OF PLAIN OR ORNAMENTAL PRINTING CALL AT THE “GUARDIAN” OFFICE East Street Nort WEEKS & DIXON, PROPRIETORS. THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, Price Twopence, CAN be obtained from the folio* mg Agents, who will receive orders; - H. M. Jones ... The Triangle E. A. Garnett ... East Street K. Sando ... East Street D. Williamson ... East Street M. Guinney ... Wakanui M. Atkinson ... Seafield G. Leadley ... Wakanui Cre?i T. M. Jones & Co. Seafield J. Lambie ... Kyle Win. Cox ... Rakaia W. Harris ... Winslow J. Davison ... Westerfield J. Stephens ... Alford Forest T. E. Tomlinson ... Mount Somers P. Tisch ... Spread Eagle A. R. Markham Unertsey M. Hudson Waterton J. Bowick .X_Mayfield Intending Subscribers' will please fill op forms, which can be obtained from any of the above Agents. They will also oblige by stating on the back of the order to which agent they pay their subscriptions, WEEKS AND DIXON, Printers and Publishers |
AG/1880/AG_18800327/MM_01/0001.xml | 3,125 | The Ashburton Guardian.
COUNTY AGRICULTURAL AND SPORTING RECORDER.
YOL. I—No. 79.]
ASHBURTON. SATURDAY, MARCH 27, 1880.
(.PRICE—TWOPEN CE.
Saunders Bros. RANGITATA. FOR SALE, in convenient sized farms, about 3,500 ACRES of the best Land in the North Rangifcata District, being rural sections Nos. 32311, 32312, 32264, 32265, 30788, 30789, and 30790. The land is all fenced, and ready for immediate occupation; water can be ob tained within fifty feet of the surface, and excellent crops have been grown in the neighborhood this season. For small capitalists this is a rare op portunity to obtain good land at a very slight advance on the Government price. Portion of the property is not more than three minutes’ walk from the Ealing Railway Station. TERMS EXCEPTIONALLY EASY. EDUCATION RESERVE 1999. THIS reserve will shortly be offered for cropping, in lots of convenient size. Well adapted for growing barley, a portion (110 acres) in crop this year yielding up wards of 33 bushels per acre. KAIAPOI BOROUGH RESERVES, Nos. 2184, 2185, 2186, 2187. THE whole of these reserves will shortly be offered in lots, for one crop or a longer period. Excellent crops of wheat, oats, and barley have been grown on the properties this season. SAUNDERS BROS, MILLERS, GRAIN MERCHANTS, AND COMMISSION AGENTS. ASHBURTON. AGENTS FOB THH I LONDON AND LANCASHIRE FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, AND THE WALLSEND COLLIERY. 1 692 g
Auctioneers and Commission Agents- ALFRED HARRISON, AUCTIONEER, COMMISSION AGENT, ETC. ~|~yANT) SALES, Sales of Stock, Mer chandise, Furniture and Effects, also Pigs, Fowls, and General Produce. WEEKLY SALE Every SATURDAY at 12 o’clock. SALE YA~DS ATTENDED. ntries can be made at my office or at the Yards. Agent for the Transatlantic Fire Insurance Company. 5 IjIDMISTON BROS. & GUNDRY 'J (ifATE BULLOCK AND CO.), ASHBURTON, General Merchants, Auctioneers, Stock, Station, Estate, and Commission Agents. Sales of Stock, Farm Implements, &c., will be held at their Yards, Ashbur ton, and the Tinwald Yards, on alternate TUESDAYS. CASH ADVANCES Made on Stock, Produce, &c., consigned for Positive Sale. EDMISTON BROS. & GUNDRY. 19 FARMERS AND OTHERS. Messrs, acland, Campbell, & CO. are prepared to supply Farmers and others with Station Stores, Fencing Wire, Fencing Staples, Standards, &c., at Lowest Rates, and of First-class quality. AGENTS FOR THE ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY. CAPITAL £2,000,000 NSURANGES EFFECTED AT LOWEST RATES, ACLAND, CAMPBELL & CO., Auctioneers. W. R. BOYLE, Agent, Ashburton. Co pREDK. pAVITT, E/st Street (Close to the Railway Station) Ashburton, Commission Agent. ( Or—Sydney Drays, Newcastle Coal, (by the truck load). Build- 1 mg Materials of all kinds, Fencing Wire, Agricultural Implements, English and Ameri can, &c., &c. I MESSRS. POYNTZ & CO., AND, Jjl STATE, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS. Rents and Debts Collected. Money advanced on Freehold Security. 7 WILLIAM ADAMS, Accountant and General Commission Agent. W. A. has started busines as above in the Cottage next Road Board Office, A sh burton. * Tradesmens’ books kept, Accounts ( Rendered, Rents Collected, Letters Written, business or private, Contractors’ * Partnership Accounts Adjusted. Charges Moderate. WILLIAM ADAMS, Next Road Board Office, 612 g Ashburton. W. R. BOYLE, Moore street, Ashburton, Accountant, land, estate, and GENERAL AGENT. Loans negotiated. Absentees represented. Agent for the Victorian Insurance Com pany. Certificated Accountant in Bank ruptcy. 458 g Millars, &c. ry ~|\X OFFAT be 3 s to “iform the tl. IVI inhabitants of Ashburton rid surrounding districts that his NEW FLOUR MILL AT WAKANUI HAS COMMENCED WORK, And hopes, by strict attention to busi ness, and turning out a First-class article, to merit a share of public support. Special attention paid to Gristing, and Farmers from a distance can have their Grist ground by return 31 To Let and for Sale. FARM TO LET. 10 LET, for a term of years, a FARM of 1,800 ACRES of good Wheat nd, CO acres in turnips, the rest in isocks, fenced, and sub-divided ; good mse, 8-stalled Stable,Chaff-house, Well, r. Exceptionally favorable terms to a id tenant. Apply to FREDK. PAYITT, 'G Ashburton. FARMS FOR SALE. MPROYED FARM of 564 Acres, near Dromore. IMPROVED FARM of 400 Acres, Seafield. 544-Acre Block of UNIMPROVED LAND, adjoining Winchmore Railway Station. Easy terms. Apply to ) G CUFF & GRAHAM. leyox, Civil Engineers, &c. “ E. FOOKS AND SON, SENSED SURVEYORS AND LAND BROKERS Under the Land Transfer Act, ;rnment Contract Surveyors, gle, Wakanui Road, near Post-office ASHBURTON. 33 lOHERY MATERIAL.—Bows from ss. each. Airows from ss. doz. H JONES, Stationer, Baring Square.
Hotels. JOHN TISCH begs to inform his friends and the public that he has TAKEN THE ALFORD FOREST HOTEL, Alford Forest. First-class accommodation at moderate charges. Wines, ales, and spirits of best quality. Good stabling and paddocks. Horses and buggies on hire. A con veyance meets the 11.35 a.m. train at Methven Station, returning at once to Al ford Forest. 598 a THE WHEATSHEAF HOTEL, Wheatstone. Q H. WILLCOCKS, the Proprietor of the above fine Hotel can now offer Aeom modation which cannot be surpassed in any house in Canterbury, and wishes to inform his friends md the public generally that everything in his power will be done to make his patrons comfortable. The rooms are splendidly furnished and well ventilated. First-class Stabling and Paddocks in connection with the Hotel. Wines and Spirits of the Best Brands. G. H. WILLCOCKS, Proprietor, 138 Wheatsheaf Hotel. Boarding Houses. CENTRAL TEMPERANCE HOTEL, Baring Square (Near Town Hall). RE-OPENING of the above commo dious and centrally situated Pri vate and Commercial Hotel. T, BROADCELT, PROPRIETOR, Is prepared to give Superior Accommoda tion to Boarders and the Travelling Public on REASONABLE TERMS. Weekly Board and Lodging ... £1 Weekly Board ... ... ... 14s. MEALS AT ALL HOURS. Dinner on Saturday from 11.30. Beds (single), Is. Gd. Private Room for Ladies. 153—C24a MMMaBB KBBIBMBgT» > i '■ - wim.—w IJPaPBI Business Notices. FARMERS ! FARMERS ! FARMERS ! R. McKEREOW AND CO., RE Cash Purchasers of Wool, Grain, and all kinds of Farm Produce,- and are also prepared to make Liberal CASH ADVANCES on the above placed in their hands either for sale or shipment to the English or Colonial Markets. A Large Stock of Cornsacks, Wool packs, &c., for sale at lowest current prices. R. McKEREOW & CO., GRAIN MERCHANTS, EAKAIA. 60 Publications. NE W ZEALAND WESLE YAN Published Monthly, JUST ARRIVED, the “ New Zealand Wesleyan” for March. Price 6d Sold at the Herald and Guardian Office, East Street. WEEKS AND DIXON, Agents. AGRICULTURAL PAPERS. fjpHE PUBLISHERS have much pleasure in intimating to the Farmers of the Couuty of Ashburton, that they havejssued a reprint in pamphlet form of a selection of AGRICULTURAL PAPERS Read before the Lincoln Farmers’ Club, compiled by J. Stanley Bruce, Esq., Price One Shilling. Orders for the above pamphlet, ac companied by thirteen stamps, should be addresssed to WEEKS & DIXON, Publishers, East Street. ALMANAC for 1880, printed on a neat card, with Ashburton Direc tory, Postal and Railway Guide, can be obtained gratuitiously at the ‘ ‘ Guardian ” Office. FORMS PRINTED “To Let” and “ For Sale ’’—can be obtained at th« Herald Office. /
NOTICE TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. WHEN you want any Copper, Zinc, Iron, or Tinware made or re paired, it will be to your interest to con sult JOSEPH HYDE, Moore street, Ashburton, And he will cure all complaints cheaply. 469 a T. CHAMBERS, jgOOT AND SHOEMAKER, East Street, Ashburton. Boots and Shoes of all kinds Sewn or Pegged. Repairs Attended To. 48 TINWALD STORE. JAMES ESCO TT, GENERAL STOREKEEPER, IRONMONGER, DRAPER, &c., &c.,&c. 390 g FINE Cream-Laid ENVELOPES, No. 6 ; extra secure shape, ONLY 9s. 6d. per 1000; 500, ss. j 250, 35., NETT CASH. ALSO, BANK NOTE AND LETTER PAPER WEEKS & DIXON, DIRECT IMPORTERS, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL STATIONERS, ASHBURTON “HERALD” OFFICE. T. A. GATES, ABINET MAKER, PICTURE FRAME MAILER, AND UNDERTAKER, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, ASHBURTON. 4 JUST ARRIVED. PAPER BAGS, PAPER BAGS. r(ONFECTIONERS, Fruiterers, / Grocers, Drapers, Seedsmen, &c., can be supplied with Paper Bags, all sizes, and Printed or Plain. WEEKS AND DIXON, General Printers, East rtreet North, SCHOOL Requisites and Artist M ite rials. H. M. JONES, Static ler, Bari Snuare. jpiNVELOPES, NOTEPAPER, EN VELOPES, NOTEPAPER.—The cheapest ever offered in Ashburton, at the Herald Office, Wholesale Stationery Depot, Saunders* Buildings.
MARBLE CHIMNEY PIECES— ALL PATTERNS AND DESIGNS. WASHING, WRINGING. AND MANGLING MACHINES-ALL SIZES IN STOCK. Business Notices. IRONMONGERY. IRONMONGERY. CHEAPEST HOUSE IN CHRISTCHURCH. P. GROSS & CO., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL IRONMONGERS, Coener of Colombo and Hereford Streets, opposite Bank of New Zealand, CHRISTCHURCH, BEG to call the attention of their Customers and the public generally to their varied and well-assorted stock of every description of BUILDERS’ AND GENERAL IRONMONGERY, BRUSHWARE, &c., &c.; also, always on hand, a large stock of Oils, Paints, Paperhangings, Varnishes, &c, ; also, now landing, ex Elmiranda. from New York direct—Two and Three-Pronged Hay Forks, all lengths ; Two and Three-Bow Hay Rakes ; American Scythe Snathes, Lawn Mowers, and every description of Yankee Notions. FLY TRAPS! FLY TRAPS! FLY TRAPS! RANGES. RANGES. RANGES. CHEAPER THAN EVER. Stocks of Scotch and Leamington- Ranges in _ the Colonies, and are now offering them at considerably reduced prices, and would call the attention of Architects, Builders, and the public generally to an inspection. RANGES—Watson and Gow’s “Etna,” with cast-iron oven and boiler, 3ft wide—£s. Ditto as above, with oven and side boiler, and bright bands and mould, 3ft. Sin, wide— L 7 10s. Leamington Ranges, all sizes, from 2ft. 9in. to 6ft., and all prices from £4 each. REGISTER GRATES —Fine cast front with brick back—7d. per inch. Ground. front and brick back —lOd. per inch. Wright’s Patent Bivalve, with steel and ormolu bead, all sizes and patterns, from 60s. each. FURNISHING DEPARTMENT. Being overstocked in this Department we are determined to sell at a little over cost, and give our Customers the benefit of the in creased tariff, also to make room for shipments now landing, and to arrive, we invite recent arrivals and others to an inspection. We have also now landing ex Hurunui—OlL CLOTHS, all Widths ; CARPETS of every description ; HEARTH RUGS ; Hessians, striped for Cabinet makers ; Scrim, &c. , &c. Also, to arrive per Hereford, Pleiades, and other vessels —White Lead, Oils, Varnishes, and Colors of every description. All Goods delivered Free within One Mile of Post Office. Country orders carefully packed, and every attention given. 4520 FURNISHING GOODS OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS. CARPENTERS’ TOOLS AT REDUCED PRICES.
E CULLEN, GENERAL CARRIER .. and FORWARDING AGENT, Burnett street, Ashburton. Trains at tended daily, and all orders promptly at tended to. 4COg M R. FRANCIS PHILIP O’REILLY, Barrister, Solicitor, & Conveyancer, TANGRED STREET, ASHBURTON, Next Messrs. Orr and Co.’s. 3G20 WM. ANDERSON, SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER, Ashburton, E'AS always in STOCK a complete assortment of every description of Saddlery, Harness, Whips, Saddlers’ Iron mongery, &c., imported direct from Eng land. Goods to order manufactured on the premises of the best Materials, and at the lowest rates. 11 g T ORE. The Oldest Established Business in the County of Ashburton. D. WILLIAMSON AND CO., DRAPERS, GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, TEA, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS. The Best House in Town for MEN’S, BOYS’, AND YOUTHS’ READY-MADE CLOTHING. CELEBRATED ROOT AND SHOE DEPOT. 14 MEDICAL HALL. Established 1874. : J. M. C T ' MBKIDGE DRUGGIST, FAMILY AND DISPENSING CHEMIST, Has always in Stock — SPONGES—Honeycomb and Turkey Toilet TRUSSES—Common Circular, Cole’s, Sal mon and Ody’s, Mocmain, &c. ELASTIC STOCKINGS Knee Caps, Wristlets, and Anklets ; Abdominal Belts in Silk and Thread. FEEDING BOTTLES—Mather’s, Maw’s, Dean’s, Stocker’s, Ayrton and Saun ders’, O’Connell’s. ’ INFANTS’ FOODS—Liebig’s, Hard’s, Neave’s, Ridge’s, Nestle’s. COD LIVER OILS—De Jongh’s, Lang ton’s, Mdller’s, Foxe’s, Southall Bros. j. PERFUMERY —Piesse and Lubia’s, Rim mel’s, Gosnell’s, Briedenbach’s, Low’s, The Crown Perfumery Company’s HORSE AND CATTLE MEDICINES. HOMOEOPATHIC MEDICINES—Leath , and Ross’s, Turner’s, and Martin’s. 1 TEETH CAREFULLY EXTRACTED. BROWN PAPER, strong, and large sheets, at per lb. WEEKS AND DIXON, Stationers, East street North (near the Railwry Station), Ash f burton. CHRISTMAS Number Young Ladies' Journal, London Journal, Family Herald, Family Reader, Boys’ Standard, > &c. Just arrived. H. M. Jones, Sta tioner, Baring Square. / \FFICE and Pocket Diaries for 1880 ' H. M. Jones, Stationer, Baring Square.
Business Notices. J. R. CHAPMAN, ■jpAINTER, GLAZIER, PAPER HANGER & SIGNWRITER, Importer of Paperhangings, White Lead, Glass, &c. The trade supplied at lowert Wholesale Prices. 17 Auctioneers, &c. J. E. BUCHANAN AND CO., AUCTIONEERS, LAND AND ESTATE AGENTS, ASHBURTON. PROPERTIES. THE following, amongst other PRO PERTIES, are placed in the Auction eer’s hands for LEASE and SALE;— ASHBURTON— A splendid paddock of 5 acres near Township. Six acres close to N. E. Belt. Sections near Gas Works. House and garden, Burnett St. Capital 4-Roomed House, Peter St. J ASHBURTON FORKS— -190 acres with splendid Creek, i 200 acres in crop, fenced and sub divided. Good house and out buildings. > WAKANUI — 100 acres near Moffatt’s Mill. , 150 acres in crop. ’ SEAFIELD— } 400 acres fenced and subdivided. E 196 acres fenced and subdivided. i b DROMORE -400 acres fenced and subdivided. Good Stable and Cottage. CHRRTSEY— A few Township Sections. 150 acres near Railway. J. E. BUCHANAN & Co., ' 415 c Auctioneers. Public Notices. NEW ZEALAND TRUST AND LOAN COMPANY (LIMITED). QAPITAL ... ... ... £1,000,000. SUMS OF £BOO «. £20,000 READY TO BE ADVANCED UPON FREEHOLD SECURITIES. Information can be obtained upon appli cation to J. 0. M'DOWALL, Manager, 5780 Hereford street, Christchurch. TO FARMERS. THE UNDERSIGNED are CASH PURCHASERS of WHEAT, OATS, and BARLEY, and are prepared to SHIP WHEAT to the English markets on ’’ farmers’ account at the lowest possible cost. r . P. CUNNINGHAM & CO., 561 g Ashburton and Christchurch. Insurance. Liverpool and London and GLOBE INSURANCE COM PANY. Capital £2,000,000. Reserve Fund ... £1,300,000. 2 Grain Insured whilst Growing, in Stook e or Stacked. S Every other description of Insurance at st rates as low as any other office. 1 LOCAL AGENTS. J. Stanley Bruce ... Ashburton. A. R. Markham ... Chertsey4B4a 7 A ORTH BRITISH AND MERCAN- l > i> TILE INSURANCE COMPANY. Established, a.d. 1809. Capital ... ... ... £2,000,000 Losses already indemnified... £5,000,000 I Reserve £1,156,000 g Ashburton Agents— -3820 POYNTZ & 00.
Business Notices. JUST ARRIVED, CHOICE ASSORTMENT OF OFFICE AND HOUSEHOLD STATIONERY PAPER BAGS, ACCOUNT BOOKS, DIARIES, &c. To Meet the Requirements of the County of Ashburton, WEEKS & DIXON Are now Importing, direct from the makers, Every description of Commercial, Law, and General Stationery, which 'they ave> in a position to supply, wholesale or retail, at prices that will compare favorably with any house in the Colony. The Goods now being opened up include a Choice Assortment of Plain and Fancy Note Papers and Envelopes, and| some very superior kinds. 10 CASES STATIONERY 2 BALES PAPER 10 2 Commercial and Law Stationery Notepapers in great variety Envelopes of the newest styles Inkstands and Bottles Pens and Penholders Pencils and Pencil Cases Account and Pocket Books, Etc. Biscuit Bags Flour Bags Milliners’ Bags. Wholesale and Retail. LIBERAL DISCOUNT FOR CASH. BOOKS (SCRAP, ALBUMS, &c., &c.) We have a small lot of the above, and being desirous of clearing out these articles, we shall be glad to. dispose of them at VERY LOW RATES, so as to make room for incoming consigments of General Stationery. WEEKS AND DIXON? Saunders’ Buildings, EAST /PIIBURTON.
Business Notices. CE > T TRAL SHOEING- FORGE, Tancred street, Railway crossing, (Opposite Orr and Co.’s.) ROBB and BURNS, Agricultural Im plement Makers, General Black smiths, Wheelwrights, Machinists, &c., beg to announce to the public of Ashbur ton that they have commenced business as above, and hope to merit a share of public support. HORSE SHOEING GUARANTEED TO SATISFACTION. 5600 — ———: : GREENSTREET FORGE, Ashburton Forks. WILLIAM REYELL, Blacksmith, Wheelright, and Agricultural Machinist, HAYING considerably extended his Business Premises, can guarantee all work entrusted to him to be executed in a thoroughly competent manner, and with despatch. 359 g Q HAR L E S REID, ASHBURTON SHOEING FORGE, Corner of East and Dodson streets. A large and varied experience in the manufacture and repair of Agricultural Implements and Machinery, warrants C. R. in guaranteeing sound and satis factory material and workmanship. Horses safely and scientifically shod on the spot. 252 JOHN NDERSON, CANTERBURY FOUNDRY, CHRISTCHURCH, Sole Agent for the M‘SHERRY GRAIN DRILLS, Will have on sale for next season a full assortment of these machines, varying from 10 to 17 hoes. Hoes, spring and peg, six to seven inches apart. Reapers and Binders by M'Cormick and Wood. Wire and extras for same. All kinds of plough fittings, shares, &c., kept on hand or cast at short notice. Fencing standards and wire, millstones, grindstones, flour dressing silk, leather and indiarubber belting and hose, reaper sections, machine o ls, field gates, horse shoes and nails, rivets, bolts, nuts, plate and bar iron, steel, and every requisite for smiths’ work, all kinds of engine and boiler mountings, boiler and gas tubes, &c., &c. Machinery of every description made on the most modern principles and design. Estimates and drawings furnished on application. Indents to Great Britain or America executed on favourable terms. Sole agent for Aveling and Porter, Rochester, England. C and 8-h.p. Trac tion Engines by them on sale. Sole agent for John Wallace and Co., of London and Dundee, manufactures of Rolled Joists, &c. Sizes, prices, and cata logues on application. 312 TO THE FARMERS OF THE ASH BURTON AND SURROUNDING DISTRICTS. C. W. D CALL AT UCK WORTH’S High Street, Christchurch, And Buy your GROCERIES. Really Good Tea, 20s. per box, full size. Extra Superfine, 235. per box, full size. Extra Superfine, 80s. per half chest. Quality guaranteed. All other Goods equally low. 465 g JAMBS MCDONALD, PRACTICAL TAILOR, East street, Ashburton. A good Stock of Tweeds and Cloths on hai d. Summer Goods open shortly. 172 __ BRICKS. rpHE UNDERSIGNED having COM. PLETED dieir KILN at Ashburton, are prepared to SUPPLY BRICKS, equal to any made in the Colony, at any Station up or down. Samples to be seen at the Con pany'i Offices, Ashburton, Rakaia, and Y inslow s W. MONTGOMERY & CO I [Limited] 32 f TOTARA ! TOTARA ! ! TOTARA !!! } NOTICE. , To members of County Councils, Road f Boards, Contractors, and others. THE undersigned desires to notify that he is prepared to supply SAWN TOTARA (or Black Pine) for Bridges, Culverts Slabbing wells, or other purposes, of any dimensions, and in large or small quanti ties to suit customers. ALPHEUS HAYES, Timber Merchant, East street, Ashburton. N.B.—Building Timber, Firewood, Stakes, Ac., now on sale at the yards, East street, near Railway station, at lowest current rates, or can be delivered at any station along the line direct from the mills. Firewood by the truck-load at greatly reduced prices, oG7a*—4X3 |
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Saturday, March 27. Messrs. Aelarul, Campbell, and Co., at the Ashburton Horse Bazaar—Horses.
MAIL NOTICES.
Mails close at the Ashburton Post Office, as follows : For Christchurch and North at 10.20 a.m. 4.30 p.m., and _8 p.m., daily. For Chertsey at 10.20 a.m daily. For Rakaia at 10.20 a.m and 4.30 p.m daily. For Dunedin, Tinwald Winslow, Hind?, Coldstream, Rangitata, Orari, Winchester, and Gera'dine, at 10.20 a.m, daily. For Temuka. Timaru, and South at 10.20 a.m and 3.30 p.m daily. For Greenstreet, Ashburton Forks, Mount Somers, and Ashburton Gorge on Tuesdays and Fridays at 10.30 a.m For Ashton, Waterton, and Longbeach, at 3.15 p.m. daily. For Wakanui and Seafield, on Mondays and Thursdays, 7.30 p.m. W. St. G. Douglas, Postmaster. The next mail for the United Kingdom, via San Francisco, will be closed at Christ church on March 27th, and will be due in London on May 11th. The next mail for the United Kingdom via Brindisi, will be closed at Christ church on April 6th, and will be due in London on May 27th. SYDNEY J. DICK, Chief Postmaster.
ASHBURTON RETAIL LIST.
COMMERCIAL.
CHRISTCHURCH CORN EXCHANGE. The following is the report of the Christchurch Corn Exchange for the week ending Friday evening, the 26th in stant : Threshing operations ai'e 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 lid. 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. to Is. fid. 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 ma.rket 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. 6d. 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 yields 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, 4hd. to sd. for the former, 6jd. to7d. for the latter.
The Ashburton Guardian. COUNTY AGRICULTURAL & SPORTING RECORDER SATURDAY, MARCH 27, 1880.
It is painfully evident that whatever superiority the mass of New Zealand’s amateur soldiers possess as shots, or at drill, there is a very large per centage of them wanting in the characteristics of manliness that ought to distinguish the true soldier, While, let us hope, only a small modicum of them have such a hazy idea of honesty as those persons who yesterday rushed and openly robbed the shop of Mr. Furness, tobacconist and fruiterer. A special train brought up about 1,500 Vol unteers from the South for the Christ church encampment. The Volunteers in the carriages were .apparently, from their uniforms, the representatives of every company along the line where corps exist. When the train stopped, a rush was made by the thirsty and drunken ones for the refreshment rooms, for the nearest hotels, and for the shops con tiguous to the railway station where any thing eatable was to be obtained. A crowd of fifty, without even the lame excuse of being drunk, swarmed into the shop of Mr. Furness, which out of con sideration for men coming off a long journey, Mrs. Furness opened. Being Good Friday, and no rush of visitors ex pected, it had not been Mrs. Furness’ intention to open at all : besides, her husband is lying seriously ill, and requir ing the most of her time and attention. No sooner had she opened the door than the cowardly crowd swarmed into the shop, and while she supplied one or two with fruit from the shop window the rest coolly pocketed everything they could lay hands on, and made off. The shelves on which the tobacco, cigars, pipes, and matches were piled were swept of their valuables. The fruit boxes outside the counter were emptied ; some half-dozen tin boxes of biscuits were relieved of the last bite within them that was eatable, and the stock of lollies was reduced very speedily to low water-mark. And this without any attempt to pay. This is certainly admirable conduct for men wearing Her Majesty’s uniform and claiming to be their country's defenders. Under ordinary circumstances a poor miserable starving wretch who dared put forth his hand to steal would be hunted down and sent to prison, while his dis respect for honesty would be made the subject of a high toned moral lecture by the judge. But here we have half a hundred young men, claiming no doubt, to be well brought up and highly respec table, stooping down to the level of the common thief, and in the most cowardly manner possible, robbing the shop of a poor woman who is virtually a widow, for her. husband is bedfast and helpless with paralysis, and the medical men have given him up as hopeless. We hope some effort will be made to bring the offenders to justice, for by their blackguardism they bring disgrace upon the whole volun teer force, and it is a pity that the respec table men who belong to the Volunteers should have to be named in the same breath with the ignorant and cowardly louts whose doings yesterday we have been recounting. It is a fact worth noticing that some disgraceful scene always occurs whenever there is a large movement of Volunteers ; and if every event of the kind is to have for a charac terising feature an outburst of larrikinism, then the sooner the New Zealand military movement is a stationary one the better. One could almost be tempted to wish that Te Whiti would assume a warlike attitude and get into battle array, if it were for nothing else then to see how these valiant robbers of a woman’s shop would stand fire when real fighting was to be done. It is evident that some sort of discip line must'be exercised over the crowd of ill-bred larrikins who disgrace the ranks of our Volunteers, for it is intolerable that their entrance to a wayside town should be >a signal for lawless pillage, and every journey they make considered by them an opportunity for getting drunk and indulging in all sorts of senseless mis chief. Some of the valiant ones, too, were drunk enough to lose the train, and they were to be seen rolling about the township making asses of themselves until the special train in the afternoon arrived to relieve us of their disagreeable company. The Naval Brigades have now and again been saddled with the discredit of being guilty of little bits of larrikinism, their uniforms being a tell tale evidence against the corps when any of them are caught in the crowd of wrong doers. But the thefts of yesterday were the work of men of all arms and of many corps— artillery, rifle, and naval, —showing that there are larrikins in ranks of other com panies than the rough and ready land seamen. We hope the thieves will be hunted up and punished, and that the guilty ones will be compelled to make good to Mrs. Furness the ravages they have made upon her stock. 4. The Templar Hall Company, Limited, have just issued their annual balance sheet, but we cannot congratulate the
shareholders upon having a very lucid statement of the Company’s affairs before them. We are aware that the present management assumed control at a time when the success of the affair had been seriously jeopardized by the shortcomings of their predecessors, and we cheerfully recognise their efforts towards better or ganisation, but the balance-sheet now under notice, is neither so clear as we should like nor so satisfactory as the apparent business of the Company led us to anticipate. The statement of liabilities and assets shows a balance of £403 8s 5d favorable to the former, but this gratify ing appearance is attained by a flattering valuation of the property of the Company, which could not be nearly sustained if that crucial test realisation—were re sorted to. The buildings and section are taken as assets at cost price, and when we remember that these were acquired at a period when such property was at ficti tiously high prices, and the building is subject to rapid deterioration, this course is obviously unsound. Amidst the assets we also notice large items representing arrears on calls and rents due, and we must consider the directory of the Com pany singularly fortunate if they have placed their credit where it can be valued at its gross sum. Accepting the figures as passed by the auditors as correct, we find that the Company have made a profit of £ls Bs. sd. during their existence, and as they are now enjoying a golden opportu nity to achie re a larger success, we hope the present management will make hay while the sun shines, and by a judicious policy insure the favorable issue which the promoters of this and similar undertak ings deserve.
Furious Riding. —Thursday the Mayor and Mr. Cox.fined a man named Skilling 10s. for furious riding. The Old Men’s Home. —The Colonial Secretary has authorised the addition of two rooms to the Old Men’s Home: on condition that the cost does not exceed the estimate of L 95. Postal. —Yesterday w.s advertised as a holiday for the’ postal department, but through the courtesy of ourlocal postmaster little inconvenience was suffered, the mails being distributed on arrival as usual. Borough Reserves. —The borough re serves were submitted to auction on Thurs day by Mr. Bullock, for Messrs. Edraiston Brcs. and Gundry, but only one was sold, a section with cottage, at an annual rent of Ll 5 a year for the first seven years, with a progressive increase of 50 per cent, for the next and following seven years. The Akaroa reserves were also offered, but were withdrawn. Wanted a Good Sixpennyworth.— A man named C. Brown was on Thursday sent for 24 hours to gaol for pocketing the tumbler in which his drink was served by the Somerset barman. He had two of the hotel tumblers in his possession when* apprehsnded. Mr. Branson pled Brown’s case before the Mayor and Mr. Cox, who took a lenient view of the offence, at the instance of Mr. Shearman. 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. Ey ton and Hoskins. Several members of the Croquet and Lawn Tennis Club wore 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 hia 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 hia “ 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. Birtwcll 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 Tancred 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 little more persuasion got her into Tancred 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 lie 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 gix’l 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.
Ouu National “ Defenders. ” — When die special train arrived from the south yesterday at 10 o’clock, a crowd of some fifty or more volunteers charged the 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 shelves, 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 nuhed 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 facta 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. m. the Sunday school children met in the church from whence they walked in procession, headedbyßev. 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 Ihe 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 wore 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 Messas. 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 halLpast 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 l ad to wait until the express from the south arrived. It also brought a crowd of Volunteers, and when it hid loaded up with passengers from Ashburton, amongst whom was a con tingent of 14 or 15 of our own Rifles, it formed quite a largo 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 iwere on the station at the arrival of each train. The intensity of the colonial thirst 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’ foil,” but wo were.unable to discover the cause of his grief. At raid day a train-load of cadets passed south, en route to the review that was to come off at Waimate.
O amaru Stone. —The Qaniaru ''tone Company is able, after two, years’ exist ence, to declare a dividend of 10 per cent. Oamaeu Wheat.,; —A landowner, in Oamaru has refused is. per; bushel for a parcel 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 laka, 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. Tongaribo, —We hear from, Taupo that Tongariro la 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. 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 Jog, and kidneys can be bought at 6d per dozen. 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. 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 : — £I 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.” Apathetic Wesleyans. —This is how the “NewZealandWesleyan ’’dresaesdown its fellow churchmen, and does a bit of touting as well : —‘ ‘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 he that there is even yet a large number of New Zealand Methodists who 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,”
Humorous Printers. —They say in America that all their humorists have been compositors Artemus , Ward, Orpheus 0. 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 Ring. 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, IS June, 1525,” is a work of con siderable arc. On it is represented the Passion of Our Lord, the cross, and the body 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 five miles up the creeks and rivers. There are man}' 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. A Murrain in the Mauritius. —A serious epidemic is raging among cattle in the Mauritius. Since the first appearance of this plague in May last, no less than 21,355 cattle have been lost. This is the official number given, and it is believed there are many thousand deaths which have not been brought to official notice. The cattle are dying off at the rate of 3500 a month. The epidemic has also attacked the deer of this island. During Decem ber no less than 384 deer are officially certified to have died from the disease. Of course there are many more which have perished in the forest unknown to the rangers. Large shipments of mules from South America, and horses from Western Australia, have been made to meet the deficiency in draught animals, and large numbers of cattle continue to arrive weekly by steamer from Madagas car. Te Whixi.—The Auckland “ Herald’s” special correspondent “at the front” has the following to say regarding 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 faintin’,’ 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 he spoke scornfully of his 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 his speech he didn’t flop down on his seat, glare fiercely about him, and then rush off to Bellamy’s. Te Whiti 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. ”
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LATEST FROM EUROPE. {Reuter's.) St. Petersburg, March 23. On the occasion of the birthday of the Emperor of Germany yesterday the Czar made a speech, in the course of which he said he hoped the present satisfactory relations between Germany and Russia would be maintained. [The morning papers publish the above as referring to the Czar’s birthday. The correction has been sent by Reuter’s Agency. ] London. March 22, The wool market is firm, and is expected to continue so. The “Times,” in a leading article, ex pects that an equal balance of parties is likely to take place next Parliament. London, March 23. New Zealand securities have further advanced. The 5 per cent, loan (1881- 1908) is at 109 ; the 4A per cent, loan (1879-1904) is quoted at 98J. AUSTRALIAN. Sydney, March 25. It is stated here that a Sydney com pany has purchased the oil springs at Poverty Bay. The Union Co.’s steamer Ringarooma sailed for New Zealand yesterday. Melbourne, March 24. Mr. James Wilson of St. Albans, has entered an action for libel against the proprietors of the “Age,” damages L 5,000, for statements made in connection with the late autumn meeting. The application made in Banco against Mr. Syme, proprietor of the “ Age ” for contempt of Court in commenting on the libel case has been granted. INTERPROVINCIAL. Auckland, March 25. Honor A. Molly, an immigrant, died of low fever in the quarantine station. Sailed—Te Anau for South and Mel bourne. The Lincolnshire delegates visit the north of Auckland. A steamer has been chartered to convey them. The Orakei Maori Parliament passed a strong resolution condemnatory of Govern ment for delaying the trial of the Taranaki prisoners. Considerable excitement was caused at the Orakei meeting to-day by the arrival of Ngapuhi Ngakuru from Parihaka. He says the roads will never meet, and that a climax in the plains question will come if the lines of road do meet. When that happens the Maoris will lose all faith inTe Whiti. Sydney Taiwhanga bet the Ngapuki chief a horse that the road will be made right through. The “Herald” to-day freely attacks Dr. Lemon for delay in telegrams. It says he should work the officers night and day to work off the arrears. Nelson, March 25. At the District Court, Henry Adams, solicitor, who executed a deed of arrange ment, was, on the petition of the credi tors, adjudicated a bankrupt. In the matter of Hugh Jones, banker, late of Westport, who was also adjudicated a bankrupt on the creditors’ petition, the proceedings were transferred to Westport. 150 Volunteers left in the Hinemoa at 8 o’clock to take part in the Christchurch review. They were made up as follows : —Artillery, with three guns, 37 ; Stoke Rifles, 05 ; Waimea, 25 j Navals, 32,
Wellington, March 25. Frank Moor, one of the hard labor gang, was killed this morning by a fall of earth, while working at the excavation near the college. He was sentenced in October to 12 months’ for larceny. He leaves a wife and family. Dunedin, March 25. The Dunedin Medical Association has resolved —“ That, in the opinion of this Society it is unprofessional and improper, that any of its members should keep open shop for the sale of druggists sundries, and should advertise the rate of his fees.”
THE FLOODS IN THE NORTH.
TERRIBLE DEVASTATION. [by TELEGRAPH.] Eketahdna, March 22. Rain has fallen in continuous downpour since Friday morning. The country and rivers are badly flooded, especially Ruai nahunga. All communication southwards is cut off. The upper country and the Maori settlements are completely flooded. A punt has been washed away and not yet secured. .Serious damage has been done to the main road through land slips at the Scandinavian camp. . The road is sub merged for miles, and a portion is believed to be washed away. Carcases of whole flocks of sheep and a great number of horses and cattle are seen floating down the river. March 24. The weather is slightly better, but the rain was steady all yesterday, with a high wind, which blow a quantity of timber down across the nads. The wind has now fallen. The coach, which was im prisoned here since Friday, made ail at tempt to proceed to Woodviile to-day.
THE CHIMBORAZO IN A STORM.
[by telegraph.] The Chimborazo encountered a fearful hurricane on Feb. 9, south-west of Ushant. She had quitted Plymouth with 362 pas sengers, a valuable cargo, and the largest mail ever carried by the Orient Company. The wind was blowing hard, and shortly before 9 in the morning, a gigantic wave was noticed coming in the direction of the ship. Onward it came, towering high above the vessel and threatening to en gulph everything. With a terrible crash it dashed on to the starboard side from the funnel abaft the bridge, pouring over the ship with resistless power. The spar deck was completely swept, and the wave carried overboard every obstacle. The steam launch was torn from its berth, and five other boats from their davits. The galley skylights, smoking room, sheep pens, saloon companion, ventilators, and the whole of the general fittings of the centre deck Were carried away. The shock was fearful. There was terrible consternation, and for the moment it was feared that all standing on that part of the vessel, watching the wave, had been carried away; but it was soon ascertained that, whilst nearly all these were more or less injured, only four had been swept overboard—a cabin passenger, Mr. J. Bozer, C.E., and three seamen. Me. J. E. Jones, a second-class passenger, had his skull fractured and died almost immediately ; sixteen other passengers were injured. The purser had seen that the wave must sweep over the vessel, so just before she was struck he shouted to all to lay hold of anything, otherwise everyone there must have been swept overboard. Fortunately, the sea did not put the fires out. The only re source was to put the vessel’s head about for Plymouth, as soon as it could possibly be done with safety. The saloon was much damaged, but the hull, and engines were uninjured. A few minutes before the wave broke, the Cap tain requested the passengers to leave the smoking-room, as he desired to put the sheep there, several having been washed overboard. The passengers left accordingly, and a few minutes later the room was carried away with the deck houses. The Chimborazo returned to Plymouth without assistance, and landed her passengers. Several of the daily papers had leaders commenting on the accident, and all concur in awarding great praise to the captain, officers, and crew. The “ Standard ” says : —“ The wave was so huge as to suggest the idea that it was due to some volcanic or subterranean dis turbance other than the ordinary forces of the tempest. None of the Australian pas sengers returning by the Chimborazo were injured in any way.
LATE CABLEGRAMS
(by telegraph.) The following telegrams appear in the Melbourne papers : (Argus Special.) London, March 9. The Earl of Beaconsfield has written a letter to the Duke of Marlborough, re viewing what England has done for Ire land during late years. He says that there is danger now in some districts in Ireland, owing to a portion of the people attempting to sever the constitutional tie uniting England and Ireland in a bond which favors the prosperity of both. Lord Beaconsfield hopes that all will resist this destructive doctrine. The strength of the nation depends upon the unity of feeling which should pervade Great Britain and her dependencies. Some had challenged the expediency of the Imperial character of the realm. They had attempted, but failed, to enfeeble the colony by a policy of disintegration, and they now recognised in the disintegration of the United King dom a mode by which to accomplish and hasten a purpose. The elections would afford the nation an opportunity of de ciding upon the course to be taken, which would materially affect the fortunes and destiny of the country. The power of England and the peace of Europe must largely depend upon the verdict of the country. Peace could not be secured by the passive principles of non-intervention. Lord Beaconsfield concludes his letter by expressing the hope that a Parliament will be returned worthy of the power of England, and resolved to maintain it. March 10. Mr. William Shaw, M.P. for Cork, the leader of the Home Hide party, has issued an address in answer to Lord Beacons field’s letter to the Duke of Marlborough, charging the Premier with placing false issues before the electors, tending to ex cite the worst passions of the ignorant. He invites the Irish people to answer the in sulting missive by returning an over whelming majority pledged to a settle ment of the great Irish National question. March 15. The German press recently contained revelations as to the attempt made last spring by the Russians to negotiate an alliance with France and Italy, but there are now distinct signs of a better feeling between Germany and Russia. March 17. It is rumored that H.R.H. the Duke of Connaght succeeds the Duke of Marl borough as Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland. The Russians at Cronstadt and Nico laieff are preparing for the immediate despatch of further munitions of war and men-of-war to the Pacific to protect the Amoor, owing to the expected war with China. The “ Times” states that Abdul Rahman and two Russian officers have arrived at Balkh. ' March 18. A Company hag. -been projected in London of Australian meat on the Strathleven principle. The capital will be raised by five thousand LlO shares. It is proposed to import 200 tons of meat fortnightly.
{.Age Special. ) London, March 8. The American Congress regards with dissatisfaction the acquisition by the French of paramount influence in the construction of the Panama Canal through the Isthmus of Darien. A Select Com mittee was appointed some time ago to consider the question, and evidence was taken in reference to the various schemes submitted, and also as regarded the powers conferred upon Lieutenant Lucien Napoleon Buonaparte Wyse, who was de spatched in command of an expedition fitted out by the French Government to survey and report on the most feasible route for the canal. The report of the Committee has been published, and the recommendations contained therein are wholly adverse to the French acquiring the control of the canal. March 10. Efforts are being made for the approach ing campaign in Afghanistan. It is intended to increase the numbers of the Native army in India, and recruit ing for the Native regiments is being vigorously prosecuted. Mr. Gladstone has issued his address to the electors of Midlothian, which con stituency he seeks to represent in the next Parliament. He attacks the policy of the Government in every essential particular, and contends that the action of Lord Beaconsfield had served to aggra vate the distress following upon the general depression in trade at home, thereby necessitating the augmentation of taxation. Abroad the prestige of the empire had been weakened by needless wars. He condemned the acquisition of profitless extension of territory in South Africa, Afghanistan, and other parts of the world,: and declared that the onerous and ill-defined responsibilities assumed by England in Asia Minor under treaty en gagement with the Porto were most un wise. The appropriation of Cyprus, he stigmatised as equivalent to filching ter ritory from an ally and as dishonouring to England. March 15. Much significance is attached to the arrival of a Persian Commission at Herat for the purpose ostensibly of establishing amicable relations between the Shah’s Government and the inhabitants of that city. The members of the Commission were enthusiastically welcomed by the Heratees, and the principal chiefs have exhibited a very friendly attitude towards them. • The repressive policy adopted by the Cape authorities towards the Natives of Basutoland threatens serious complica tions. A proc’amation has been made that the order for a general disarmament, which had been suspended for a time to enable the people to appeal to the Home Government, will be immediately enforced. The Basutos regard the proceeding with embittered feelings, and affairs in the district are considered highly critical. March 17. The feeling of hostility against the Chinese throughout California, which was exhibited in the very repressive measures passed through the State Legislature, and in the pressure brought to bear upon pub lic companies and manufacturers to pre vent the employment of Mongolian labor, has greatly subsided. While much jealousy of the Chinese continues to exist amongst the working classes, overt acts of coercion have been discontinued. In consequence of the Lords of the Treasury refusing to increase the subsidy allotted the representation of Great Britain at the Melbourne Exh’bition, the London Commission, of which the Prince of Wales is President, has relinquished all respon sibility in reference to the transmission of the British exhibits, and will leave the matter entirely in, the hands of the Victorian- Commissioners. New Zealand hemp fetches from L 27 15s. to L2B per ton.
MURDERERS REPAYING STOLEN MONEY.
One of the strange features in the double murder in the Faubourg St. Honore, that has for some time been the talk of Paris, is the fact that the murderer thought fit to write to the widow of his master and victim to inform .her that it was only for the sake of robbery that he committed his crime. “ I have taken about eighty pounds,” he says, in conclu sion, “ with which I mean to make my fortune ; and I pledge myself to return it some day.” Extraordinary as the scruple may look, this is not the first time that a murderer, without feeling much remorse for the deed in itself, has given signs of being quite awake to the pecuni ary liability which it entails. Thus the Marquis de Salvere, whose father was murdered at San Domingo, about a quarter of a century ago, received by post, after the lapse of a few years, a sum of eight thousand pounds, with notice that it was a restitution of the amounc robbed, from the murderer himself, who had made his fortune, but declined to give his name and address. In another case a Parisian senator was for years in receipt of a monthly instalment of eight pounds from London, the sender of which was unknown, with notice that the amount would be forthcoming to complete the payment of a sum of twenty-four thousand francs robbed from one of his uncles after murder.
A FTTURE KING.
The English people have but just awakened to the fact that the elder of the two sons of the Prince of Wales is a pro bable heir to the throne, and that he is, as such, an interesting person. At the same time they remember, with a mixture of amusement and amazement, that they know almost nothing about him. In fact, they are rather puzzled when it is neces sary to speak of him, to know how he is to be called. He is, in full, Prince Albert Victor Christian Edward. He used to be styled Prince Albert Victor of Wales. Popularly he has been known as Prince Victor. When he was studying on board the Britannia he was called Prince Edward. Out of the abundance of titles it is not easy to make a choice, and the British public seem to be as much ‘ ‘ at sea,” metaphorically, as the Prince now is literally, in attempting to discover any thing gossipy about one who, if he lives long enough, will be the ruler of a vast empire. The Prince was born at Frog more Lodge, Windsor, on the Bth of January, 1864, and has, therefore, nearly completed his sixteenth year. He was born and has lived—that is all the English people know about him. Occasionally he has accompanied his parents in their travels here and there, and his features have excited some mild interest in the family photographs. But in general his history and person are unknown, and his life has been as obscui’e as that of any boy in the kingdom. What has now drawn attention to him is his sailing in company with his brother, whom all English folk know as Prince George of Wales, on a voyage round the world. The two Pr.'nces have been trained on board the Britannia, and they now go as cadet midshipmen on the ship Bacchante, which sailed from Portsmouth harbour on the 18th of September, and proceeded to Portland, whence after a week spent in drill, the ship started for a short cruise in the Mediteranean and is to pass the winter in the West Indies. Of course very little will be heard from the young Princes while they are absent on this voyage, and they will return a year or two hence, tall striplings, one of them just coming into manhood. As they are the only sons of the Prince of Wales, the succession would pass, in case of their death, to the daughters, and once again the British throne would be occupied by a 'womaq,—“Boston Advertiser,”
A TERRIBLE WIND STORM.
A moat 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 SIOU,UW. The Bremer saloon was blown over, killing Henry Henrichs instantly. JackA) Don nel had his leg broken. At LaßTonner, 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 locali ties. The most serious accident in this vicinity occurred about three miles from this city. The house of Henry Becket was struck by a tree. His wife, with » child, rushed out, and the child was struck by the limbs of the falling tree and killed In its mother’s arms. The husband was a short distance from the house, having been knocked down by another tree, with his log broken.—“ Portland (Oregon.) Dispatch ” Jan. 13.
A NOTABLE PAUPER.
A notable pauper died a few days ago in Charlton work-house, England, at the age of sixty-four. His name was Charles Cart wright. He was a man of education, and had once possessed wealth. He had run. through two fortunes, one of L 200,000 and one of L 400,000, spending the money chiefly in ostentatious living, and when utterly destitute had gone to the work house, where he lived quietly and con tentedly for many years, earning a few luxuries for himself by writing poems for the country papers, and sermons for neighboring clergymen. Occasionally his friends would take him away, jtnd grant him an allowance ; but their efforts were always useless, as he instantly resumed his old habits, frequented the dearest res taurants, smoked the most expensive cigars, and drove about in cabs. At last he died, in the work-house, having never, the clerk thought, been unhappy, though the chairman on that point snubbed the clerk asking if he supposed that any con tented man would ever write sermons.
HOW GERMANY SPENT THE FRENCH WAR INDEMNITY.
An account has been lately published of the way in which the indemnity paid by France to Germany on the conclusion of the war of 1870-71 has been spent. Alto gether, including the war contributions imposed upon Paris and the departments occupied by the German troops, Germany has received from France the sum of 5,254,000,0901, or about £210,160,000. Of this sum £91,748,513 were in the first instance set aside for imperial purposes, and the remainder was divided among the several states forming the empire, the one North Gorman Confederation receiving £79,114,235 ; Bavaria, £13,468,819 ; Wurtemburg, £4,248,304 ; Baden, £3,050,593 ; and Hesse, £1,436,509. Of the £91,748,543 set aside for Imperial purposes, £28,033,849 have been appro riated to form a pension fund; £10,800,000 to strengthen, enlarge, and add to the num ber of the fortified places of the Empire ; £8,580,800 for the purchase and construc of railways in Alsace and Lorraine, and £9,447,142 to improve the fortresses in the two annexed £6,000,000 have been placed in War Trea sury ; £600,000 have been awarded in grants for eminent services; £242,740 have been spent in providing a range on which to carry on artillery experiments ; £300,000 have been allotted to German subjects expelled from France, while smaller sums have been appropriated to recompense railway companies for the damage done to their rolling stock; to improve the military, telegraphic, and postal services ; compensate Gorman ship owners for losses sustained during the war ; to extend the military topographical de partment ; to enlarge the artillery work shops at Strasburg ; to provide com memorative medals, and to construct a building for the Reichstag.—“ Pall Mall Gazette.”
A RUM STORY.
Anything one eats or imbibes with pleasure to the palate, followed by no unpleasant after sensations, should be taken for granted. It is courting dis comfort to pry too curiously into its com position. Some forty years ago the ship Governor Endicott arrived at Salem, Massachusetts, from India ; and there landed several missionaries, who departed ; at once for Boston to report the arrival to the Missionary Board, leaving their belongings at the Lafayette Hotel. There' they attracted the attention of the cus- ' tom-house clerk, who, noting the presence of a cask, suspected an evasion of duty, and reported the matter to General Millar, the collector of customs. That official at once ordered baggage and cask to be sent to the custom-house for examination, and requested that the missionaries would give him a call as soon as they returned to Salem. The sus picious cask was taken into the custom house yard, the bung knocked out, a proof-glass inserted to find out what kind of liquor was inside, in order to fix the v duty on it. They .all tasted—collector, ■ deputy-collector, naval officer, inspector, : clerk, and a tribe of hangers-on. They drank it neat, they drank it with water* with sugar, with biscuits, with cheese, but could not agree what kind of liquor it was. Bets were made, and-it was finally agreed to leave the knotty question to be decided by two absent inspectors—Capt. Bill L arid Capt. Steve R : —-. At last they came. They tasted. Capt. L said he would stake' his reputa tion that it was old London Dock brandy, vowing “he had not tasted such liquor since General Crowningshield launched Cleopatra’s barge in , 1818.” Captain • R declined “ to put a name to it”; he said it had a flavour different from any liquor with which he was acquainted. The next day the missionaries arrived at the custom-house to have their baggage passed, all save the cask oft liquor. “ That must pay duty,” said the General. “ Would they inform him what spirit the • cask contained?” The amused mis sionaries complied by telling him that when, they left India they brought with them a pet orang-outang, which dying after thirty day’s experience of sea life, had been put in a cask of rum for pre servation—an explanation accounting for the peculiar flavour that had puzzled so many experienced tasters.
THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, SATURDAY, MARCH 27, 1880.
s. d. s . d. Butter, inferior to best f? lb 0 10 to I 0 Eggs, $ dozen I I to I 3 Cheese, prime quality, $ lb 0 7 to 0 10 Bacon, prime smoked, 1? lb 0 10 to I 0 Hams in cloth, lb I 2 to I 3 Flour in bags, xoolb 14 6 to 0 0 Oatmeal, 25th 5 6 to 0 0 Lard, lb - 0 9 to 0 0
MESSRS. H. MATSON AND CO., AUCTIONEERS, &c.. Hold fortnightly stock SALES at Ashburton and Tinwald. Next sale at the TINWALD YARDS, on TUESDAY, March 30, 1880. Special Entries— -1400 Mixed Ewes and Hoggetts 700 First-class Merinos C. PERCY COX, 427g* Agent, Ashburton. 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 his efforts to please, he is prepared to guarantee a perfect fit in every case. TANCRED STREET, (Next Orr and C>.’s. CRAIGHEAD & CO. 982 a NOTICE TO FARMERS. rpHE undersigned will be prepared to treat with farmers and others in Ashbur ton, every Wednesday and Saturday, for the PURCHASE of GRAIN, or SHIP MENT on ACCOUNT of GROWERS. JOSEPH CLARK. February 28, 1880. 5500* TO FARMERS. fJlHE'undersigned are CASH BUYERS of WHEAT, or will make LIBERAL ADVANCES on shipments to London on growers’ account. MILES, HASSAL, & CO., Christchurch ; MILES, ARCHER, & CO., 5660 Tiraaru.
THE NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTO R Y 'AS started about five years ago. The proprietors at first in tended to manufacture for the Trade only, but, owing to the persistent op position of importers and Shop keepers who could make a better profit on the imported article, they were compelled in self defence to open Branches for the sale of their goods direct to the public. In this they but followed the example of some of the largest manufacturers at home, and the Public, by purchasing at the undermentioned Branches, will SAVE THE PROFIT OF MIDDLEMEN, AND OBTAIN A SUPERIOR ARTICLE. BRANCHES. Invercargill Christchurch Wellington Dunedin Ashburton Auckland Oamaru Nelson New Plymouth Timaru Wanganui Napier A SINGLE GARMENT AT WHOLESALE PRICE W. SPARROW, Manager, Ashburton Branch, 538g* New Zealand Clothing Factory. MOUNT SOMERS ROAD BOARD. TAKE NOTICE . that the VALUA TION LIST for the year 1880, as amended, is now OPEN for inspection at the Road Board Office, Mount Somers. All objections thereto must be left at the Road Board Office, Mount Somers, on or before the Third day of April, 1880, addressed to the Assessment Court; and a copy of every such objection must be left at the Mount Somers Road Board Office, not less than Seven days before the next sitting of the said Court. C. J. WENTWORTH COOKSON, J tJNH. Clerk to the Mount Somers Road Board. Mount Somers, March 13th, 1880. 614 g
REGISTRATION OF DOGS. MOUNT SOMERS DISTRICT. mHE Registrar of Dogs for the above I District having been gazetted, owners of dogs should take an early op portunity of obtaining collars. March 22, 1880. 6470 McSHERRY D^LS. A SHIPMENT of these ' -celebrated Drills is expected shortly to arrive. They will range in widtn from 6 feet ’6 inches (12 Hoppers) to 10 feet (17 Hoppers). Or lets taken by the undersigned, FREDK. PAYITT, Ashburton, For the SOLE AGENT, JOHN ANDERSON, 6463 Canterbury Foundry, |
AG/1880/AG_18800327/MM_01/0003.xml | 3,912 | THE ASHBURTON GUAEDIAN, SATUEDAY, MAECH 27, 1880.
Edmiston Bros. & Gundry CLEARING SALE. TO FARMERS, CONTRACTORS, AND OTHERS DRAUGHT HORSES, DRAYS, ABD IMPLEMENTS. Messes, edmiston bros. and GUNDRY, in conjunction with Mr. F. Pavitt, hare been favored with instructions from Mr. George Parkin to sell BY PUBLIC AUCTION, ON THURSDAY, Ist APRIL, 1880, At his Farm, about three miles from Ashburton, and three miles from Dro- Jnore, adjoining Cuff and Graham’s, The whole of his FARMING STOCK AND 8 2 3 8 1 2 1 2 1 2 120 IMPLEMENTS, Consisting of FIRST-CLASS DRAUGHT HORSES HACKS DRAYS AND FRAMES SETS HARNESS D. F. PLOUGH SETS HARROWS CAMBRIDGE ROLLER BROADCAST SEED SOWERS CHAFF CUTTER REAPERS AND BINDERS ACRES TURNIPS &c., &c., Ac. Sale at 1 o’clock. EDMISTON BROS., & GUNDRY, 654.0 Auctioneers. J. E. Buchanan and Co. SALE OF BANKRUPT STOCK, AND PREMISES. ALfORD FOREST. ESSRS. J. eTbUCHANAN&CO. have received instructions from [ie Trustee in the Estate of James tevens, Alford Forest, to sell by Public .action, on THURSDAY, APRIL isx, it the premises of the above, the whole f the Stock-in-Trade and General Effects, etc., etc., etc. Also, late in the occupation Wke above, AND 2 ACRES 2 'irst-class Land, being part of R.S. 1)119. Sale at eleven a. m. l first, class opportunity for an energetic man. J. E. BUCHANAN & CO., 39g Auctioneers. Acland, Campbell, and Co. SATURDAY, MARCH 27. At 12 o’clock. SALE OF VALUABLE STOCK. Messrs, acland, Campbell, & CO. will offer for sale, on the above date, at the Ashburton Horse A LARGE NUMBER OF DRAUGHT HORSES, HACKS, DRAYS, &c.
The attention of Farmers in the dis trict is specially drawn to this sale, as a number of really good farm horses have already been entered, and will be sold if any reasonable price is offered for them. Present entries, 30 Draught, broken and unbroken, all good sound farm horses. Entries for this Sale will be received by W. R. Boyle, Moore street, Ash burton. Sale to commence at 12 o’clock, sharp. 620 g ACLAND, CAMPBELL, & CO. Tenders, TENDERS are invited for CROPPING 430 Acres of land at Chertsey, in one or two blocks, for one year, 150 acres stubble, the remainder skim ploughed. Tenders received till March 31st. G. SILVESTER, Chertsey. Or J. SILVESTER, 656 g Springston. Found. FOUND on Mantatto Farm, near the Rangitata Gorge, one black SHEEP DOG. The owner can have the same by paying expenses. If not clained in ten days from this date, will be sold to defray expenses. Apply J. G. HEWETT, Manager, Mautatto. Mantatto, March 25, 1880. 655 g Public Notices. WE, the undersigned MERCHANTS will keep our respective places of busines CLOSED on the 29th inst., being Easter Monday. Okr and Co. Frxedlander Bros. T, R Hodder and Company William Gavin Everett Bros, and Co. Hallenstein Bros. pro. W. Sparrow. 657 g Lost. A Brown Mare PONY, about 13 hands high, no brand visible. Finder will be rewarded upon giving information 652? SAUNDERS BROS. . ■ " To Let. T' O LET—A TWO-ROOMED COT TAGE on the East Town Belt. Apply, D. M'KENZIE, 6f 8 ' Ashburton Hotel. ADVERTISEMENTS received for the GUARDIAN up to 9 p.m. at the scale charges, afterwards at double rates or insertion over the leader
H. Matson and Co. WITHOUT RESERVE. SPLENDID INVESTMENT IX LERSTON DISTICT, WAKANUI DISKTCT, UPPER ASHBURTON DISTRICT Messes, h. matson & co., in conjunction with Messrs. Fried lander, Bros., have received instructions from the administrator of the Estate of the late John Joyce, TO SEEL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, At their Land Sale Rooms, on SATURDAY, APRIL 10, 1880, At 2 o’clock p.m., The following really magnificent Free holds and households. Lot I.—Freehold, consisting of 75 acres of very rich agricultural land, situate in Leeston district, being rural sections 5951 and 5952. The land is thoroughly fenced with live fences into convenient sized paddocks. These sections are both now in wheat stubble, being the first crop after having been laid down for a very long time in grass. Lot 2.—The goodwill of the lease of an educational reserve No , consisting of 159 acres of first class land, having about seven years to run, at the absurdly low rental of ss. per acre. This land is situated close to Kil linchy. All laid down in Eng lish grass, securely fenced with gorse, water in every paddock, and is admitted to be some of the finest grazing land in the pro vince. Lot 3.—200 acres really good agricul tural land (freehold) situated on the Wakanui, securely fenced, and sub-divided into four pad docks, with live fences, good dwelling house, stock yards, and all needful accessories for pro perly working a first-class farm Lot 4.—346 acres of good freehold agricultural land, adjoining the well known property of Messrs. Gould and Cameron. The land is well fenced, and sub-divided into six paddocks. Upon it there is a new four-roomed house, and 8-stalled stable, with chaff house attached ; also 2 acres of garden planted with fruit trees. 140 acres of this farm is laid down with English grass. The balance is in stubble'after a'first crop. Lot 5. —293 acres of freehold land similar to the above, and im mediately adjoining it. The land is fenced and divided into 2 pad docks, 100 acres is in wheat stubble after the first crop, the balance is in turnips. Remember the date, SATURDAY, April
10, 1880. Terms easy at sale —Luncheon at 1 o’clock. Sale at 2 o’clock sharp. H. MATSON & CO., 637 g Auctioneers. ASHBURTON. GEAEAT CLEAEING SALE OF TWO FIRST-CLASS FARMS AND FARM STOCK. Messrs h. matson & Co. have received instructions from Mr. Benjamin Ede to Sell by Public Auction at his Farm, H miles from Ashburton, ON FRIDAY, APRIL 9th, 1860, 15 draught mares and geldings, in cluding prize-takers; draught stallion Heather Jock,good stock getter and excellent worker ; several farm drays, Yankee wagon, a very large quantity of first-class chicken wheat, 100 well-bred pigs (extra good), 75 head of cattle, including milch cows, springers, and fat and store young cattle ; 1,100 sheep, store ew'es and wethers, and a large number of sundries, too numerous to particu larise ; harrow's, ploughs, harness, etc., etc. Also, at the same time and place, Seafield Farm, containing 234 acres of very good agricultural tnral land, situated in the Waka nui district, sub-divided into tw r o paddocks, securely fenced, w r ell watered, and all in stubble. Terms easy at sale. Also, under instructions from Messrs. Clark and Ede, they are autho rised to sell that splendid farm lately tne property of Mr. James Johnstone, and known as Rox burgh, and situated on the Ash burtsn Forks, and containing 230 acres. Roxburgh Farm, if well looked after and tilled pro perly, is the best 230 acres in the Upper Ashburton. Terms easy at sale. Land sale takes place at 1 o’clock. Lun cheon at 11 o’clock. Clearing sale at 12 o’clock sharp. H. MATSON & CO., 6360 Auctioneers. J. L. Fleming. TO TIMBER MERCHANTS, SAW MILLERS, CAPITALISTS, & OTHERS. VALUABLE LEASEHOLD, SAWMILL, AND MACHINERY. FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION. WITHOUT RESERVE. MR J. L. FLEMING has been favored with instructions from the trustees in the assigned estate of James Long Fleming, timber merchantand ironmonger, to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, On the premises, Tuam and St. Asaph streets west, Christchurch. ON TUESDAY, APRIL 6, at 2 p. m. The following valuable leasehold property, sawmill, plant, and machinery, viz.— Tho trustee’s interest in the lease of a half acre section of land, hav ing a frontage of 132 ft. on St. Asaph street (the lease has about 17 years to run at a very low ground rent), together with the saw'mill, 70ft. x 27ft., with sash and door factory over the same, engine-house, and substantial four-roomed cottage (nearly new) erected thereon. The plant consists of 1 horizontal engine, 14in. cylinder, by Morton and Co.; 1 Cornish boiler with cross tubes, by Ander son and Son, Christchurch, COft. chimney stalk ; 1 planing machine, to plane from 16 x4£ to Gx £, by M'Dowall and Son ; 1 vertical saw, with travelling bench ; circu lar saw bench ; 1 band saw, Rogers and Son, No. 2 ; 1 tennoning machine with all necessary shafts, pullies, belting, etc., for the proper working of the same. Trustee’s interest in lease of quarter acre section, having a frontage of 66ft. on Tuam street, with build ings used as an ironmonger’s retail shop and store. Also, A well-selected assortment of circular and vertical saws, planing and moulding irons, etc. The balance of the stock of ironmongery will be offered on the same date, particu lars of which will appear in a future advertisement. Sale at 2 p.m. Terms at Sale. J. L. FLEMING, 6150 Auctioneer.
H. Matson and Co. THE GREAT Fairfield Estate. CLOSE TO THE TOWN'OF ASLIBUHTOK THE GRANARY AND STOCK DEPOT OF CANTERBURY. TOWN SECTIONS, DAIRY FARMS, AND FARMS. SPLENDID POSITION. MARKETS CLOSE AT HAND. CERTAIN INCREASING VALUE. THURSDAY, APRIL 22, TWO O’CLOCK. Messrs, h. matson & co. have received instructions from the Free holders (in conjunction with MESSRS. ACLAND, CAMPBELL & CO.). TO SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION,
AT THE TOWN HALL, ASHBURTON, ON THURSDAY, 22nd APRIL, 1880, At 2 o’clock p. m., ALL THAT PORTION OF THE FAIRFIELD ESTATE, Situated in, tlie immediate neighborhood of the Town of Ashburton, COMPRISING 2000 ACRES 2000 Subdivided into— -Ist—CONVENIENT ASHBURTON SU BURBAN SECTIONFORBUILD ING PURPOSES, VILLA RESI DENCES, &c., &c. 2nd— PROFITABLE DAIRY FARMS FROM FIVE TO TEN ACRES. 3rd— BEAUTIFUL FARMS OF FROM FORTY ACRES UPWARDS, Thus bringing this highly favoured dis trict within the reach of all classes of purchasers. The enormous yield of grain from lands in this immediate neighborhood, and its favourable fposition, gives this property an unusual high-class value. The Ashburton is rapidly becoming the great central depot for grain and stock, and a large active population is settled there. Buildings, warehouses, and gra naries and erected, and extending in all directions. Any special water supply adapted for the Town of Ashburton could easily be applied to this estate, and an abundant supply can readily be obtained from sink ing wells at a very small depth. This property is situated in close con tiguity to the Town of Ashburton, and very near to the Great Southern Railway. The soil is rich alluvial. It has, there fore, the immense advantages of certain increasing r alue, markets for its produce close at hand, with railway facilities for taking advantage of every market, home or foreign. It is expected that the return of the Lincolnshire Delegates to England will have the effect of sending large numbers of settlers with means to this province and district. A large Government reserve has been made adjoining this property, for Go"ern ment railwaj' workshops, which will neces sitate, when established, a large working population being settled there. Arrangements will bo made for the con veyance of intending purchasers by rail way at greatly reduced rates, upon the day of sale. The terms arc made easy to suit all classes. TITLE : CROWN GRANT. THURSDAY, APRIL 22. 2 o’clock. Luncheon at 1 o’clock. For further particulars, plans, &c., apply to the AUCTIONEERS, MESSRS. MILES, HASSAL&CO.; And MESSRS. ACLAND & CAMPBELL, 044 a Christchurch. CLEARING SALE. MONDAY, APRIL 5, 1880. ASHBURTON SALE YARDS. Horses, Cattle, Reapers and Binders, Drays, Harrows, Horse-power Chaff-cutter, etc., etc. Double - furrow (Reid and Gray’s) Plough, Harness, etc. ■JI/J'ESSRS. H. MATSON & CO. (in ||| conjunction with Messrs. Friedlander Bros.) have received instructions from the Administrator of the Estate of the late Mr. John Joyce, TO SELL BV PUBLIC AUCTION, ON MONDAY, APRIL 5, 1880, At 12 o’clock sharp, At the Ashburton Yards (Removed for convenience of sale), 11 draught mares and geldings, guaranteed staunch ; 2 two-year colts, 9 yearling fillies by Glen roy, 1 yearling colt by Glenroy, 2 draught foals by Prince Royal, 2 hacks, 6 dairy cows, 2 calves and 1 bull, 2 reapers and binders by McCormick, in good order ; 1 reaper, G fans by Hornby, 3 drays, 2 sets harrows, 1 wooden roller, shaft and,leading harness, 1 horse-power and chaff-cutter, nearly new; 2 double-furrow ploughs, Reid and Gray , plough harness, etc., etc.; 74 head of fat and store cattle, mostly three year old steers ; and other articles too numerous too par ticularise. The Auctioneers would draw the atten tion of farmers and others to the above sale, as the horses, cattle, and implements are really very good. Remember day of sale— MONDAY, APRIL 5, 1880. Luncheon at half-past eleven. Terms easy, at sale. Sale at 12 sharp. Without reserve. H. MATSON & CO., 638 a Auctioneers.
Public Notices. A GLAND, CAMPBELL, AND CO., Auctioneers, Land, Stock, and General Agents. WOOL AND GRAIN BROKERS.. Christchurch, Ashburton, and South bridge. . We beg to inform our constituents and the public that we have made arrange ments with Mr. W, R. Boyle to take charge of our Ashburton Branch, and to act as our Agent there. Mr. Boyle will make arrangements for Sales of Stock, Farms, &c., and is att hoi’ised to receive and pay all moneys on our behalf. The fortnightly Sales of Stock, &c., at Ashburton and Tinwald, will be held as heretofore. Account Sales rendered with care .and promptitude. ACLAND CAMPBELL, & CO. W. R. BOYLE, 228c-652g Ashburton.; SLAUGHTER LICENSE/ I HEREBY give notice that ! intend to apply for. a SLAUGHTERING LICENSE for RiS. 23183 for large and small cattle, at the Councils meeting on the 7th day of April next, A. JACKSON, Ealing, MarclyG, 1380. 150c-6100 mm R. OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR OF ELECTORS. Ashburton, March 19th, 1880. JjIORMS of application to be placed on the Electoral Roll of the Coleridge Dis trict can be obtained at this Office. G27g C. PERCY COX, Registrar of Electors. J ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL* $ Applications are invited m a MARRIED COUPLE, without encumbrance, to take charge of the Ash burton County Hospital, to act as Jfurses, and to make themselves generallvfuseful. Salary £l5O per annum, with board and lodging. k Applications, vyitli references as to character, &c., duly endorsed as such, and addressed to the Chairman, Ashbur-' ton County Council, will b(f received at the Council’s Offices, Ashburton, up to 11 a.m. on Wednesday, the 7th of April next. 3 By order, ,-f F. MAINWARING, Clerk. Ashburton, March stb, 1880.169c-660a ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. nnENDERS are invited for the follow- I ing works : 1. Dam and Weir at Pudding Hill. 2. Approaches to Taylor’s stream bridge. $ Plans and specifications can be seen at the Council’s offices, Ashburton, and/ ten ders with a deposit of 5 per cent.'td bo sent in addressed|to the Chairman, not later than 11 o’clock a.ra., on WEDNES DAY, 7th April next, f; By order, ; WILLIAM BAXTER, ; County Engineer. 19th -March, 1880. 3 Gsog-216c RE JAMES STEVENS’ jEtANKRUPT ESTATE, ALFORD |'OREST. ALL persons indebted to the above estate will require to pay their ac counts at once to Mr. John McDonald, at the Store, Alford Forest, whose receipt will be sufficient. All accounts not paid on or before the 12th April will be sued for without further notice. ANDREW ORR, 624 g Trustee. Y R LAND TAX ACT 1878. SECTION 45. VALUATION FOR NEW ZEALAND. CANTERBURY DISTRICT. NOTICE WHEN LAND TAX IS PAYABLE. ~VTOTICE is hereby given, that in pur- J3I suance of the 45th section of the Lands Tax Act, 1878, the Land Tax for the Land Tax District of Canterbury will be payable on the first day of April next, and that the same must be paid to the Collectors appointed to receive the same at the following places, at the time set opposite each : Date : Ist April 1880, and following days. Hours: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and on Saturdays 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Borough of Ashburton and County of Ashburton. Postmaster, Ashburton. E. 0. LATTER, Deputy Commissioner. Date—llth March, 1880. 604 a
Educational. jyjlSS GOODGER begs to inform the Ladies of Ashburton that she opens a Private School on MONDAY, March 15, at Mr. Jones’, Stationer, Baring square. Terms : English One Guinea. French ... ... ~ Music ... ... ,) Referees : The Very Revd. Dean of Christchurch, and J. P. Restell, Esq. 124c-5690 THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. in the Country are particularly requested to communicate with the Publishers if their papers are not properly addressed. The number of Sub scribers has increased so rapidly that un less great care is taken in giving orders as to address and how to be sent, the papers may bo left at the wrong place. All orders vill receive our prompt attention. WEEKS AND DIXON, Proprietors. CHINIQUY’S LECTURES.—Just Ar rived, New Edition H. M. Jones, Baring Square.
Building Materials. Ashburton steam saw mills SASH AND DOOR MANUFACTORY. G . PARKIN, Proprietor, BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR. Moore Street, Every description of Timber and Budding Materials in Stock and supplied on must reasonable terms. Pittas prepared and Estimates Given ou tl;e shortest notice. 26 Business Notices. HRE AD! BREAD I Co-operative Bread and Biscuit Factory, Triangle, Wakanui Road, Ashburton. A. THIEL E, BEGS to inform the public that he is now in a position to SUPPLY BEST. BREAD, 6d. per 41b. loaf, unsur passed. Delivered daily to all parts of the Borough, also, Confectionery, &c. Mixed Biscuits reduced from Is. to Bd. , r . ir ' J v .per lb. ■; Wedding Cakes made to Order. 986a-5700 TO FARMERS, LIVERY STABLE keepers, mfn, and OTHERS OWNING HORSES. gJoRGE KIDD, # Moors Street, S to announce the fact that the ‘■'PRICE for SHOEING backs and light draught HORSES is now REDUCED tcrTs. per set, and that all horses of this description will be specially attended to |by himself. Horses liable to cut are shod on a prin ciple of George Kidd’s own invention, which has proved an effectual cure for brushing. All kinds of blacksmith’s work, and repairs to agricultural machinery of any description done on the shortest notice. GEORGE KIDD, 76c-526a Moore street, Ashburton. Conveyances. THE LONGBEACH COACH ! p{ EORGE WILLCOCKS respectfully \Jf acknowledges the liberal support which he has received during the short time his Coach has been running, and solicits .ft continuance of the same. The fares by Willcocks’ coach are exactly 3d. per mile ordinary fares, and lid. per mile for Saturday return. They are as under— f Longbeach to Ashburton, ordinary 55., return Bs. .Waterton to Ashburton, 3s. 6d. ordi nary, 6s. return. Asliton to Ashburton, 3s. ordinary, ss. return. Wheatstone to Ashburton, 2s. 6d. ordinary} 4s- return, SINGLE FARE RETURN ON SATURDAYS. Tire coach leaves the Booking Office, Quill’s Commercial Hotel, each day at 3.15 ; Post Office, 3.30, 2920 ECOOKSON, Wills Street, runs the , MAIL COACH from Ashburton Railway Station to Green Street, Alford Forest, and Mount Somers, every Tuesday and Friday, returning Wednesday and Saturday at 8 p.m.
METHVEN TO ALFORD FOREST. JOHN TISOH begs to inform the pub lic that his COACH LEAVES AL FORD FOREST DAILY at 9 a.m. for the.Methven Railway Station, to meet the 11.25 a.m. train from Christchurch and Rakaia, and returns to Alford Forest at twelve o’clock. Parcels and orders punctually attended to. All unstamped letters taken along the toad to be charged at parcel rates. JOHN TISCH, 597 g Alford Forest, Hotels. BUTLER’S FAMILY HOTEL, ASHBURTON. J. F. BUTLER (Late of Arahura, West Coast) JgEGS to inform his friends and the public generally that he has opened the above largo and commodious hotel, which is situated at the CORNER OF CASS AND HAVELOCK STREETS, And is convenient to the Railway Station. Excellent accommodation for travellers, families, and boarders. All wines and spirits of '.he best brands. Oiie of Alcock’s best billiard tables. 9G5a-417d For Sale. LAND. LAND. POYNTZ & CO. have received instructions to OFFER FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY, AN UNIMPROVED FARM of 400 Acres, in one or two lots. The land is of fair quality and situated within four miles of a Railway Station on the main line 197 g
Business Notices, T. E. HODDEE AND COMPANY. T. R. HARDER & CANTS GREAT CLEARING SALE OF Drapery, CLOTHING, MILLINERY, SOOTS, &0., AT THE Liberal Discount TWO SHILLINGS AND SIXPENCE IN THE POUND,
CONTINUES UNTIL SATURDAY, MARCH 27. T. E. HODDEE AND COMPANY.
Business Notices. TO FARMERS. rpHE undersigned are CASH BUYERS Of Wheat and other Grain, or will make LIBERAL ADVANCES On shipments, to London on grower’s account. DEBEING’S TWINE BINDER. NOTICE TO FARMERS. have this day APPOINTED MESSRS. FRIEDLANDBR BROS. SOLE AGENTS for the DEEDING TWINE BINDER for the county of Ashburton. MASON STRUTHERS & CO. Christchurch 10th. February, 1880. The Deering Twine
Binder AWARDED GOLD MEDAL At Ashburton, six machines competing. THE DEERING TWINE BINDER took the SPECIAL PRIZE at the Oam am trial etc. JJAYING been appointed sole agents for the above machines, we are now prepared to TAKE ORDERS for the coming season. As only a LIMITED NUMBER can be supplied, all who wish to make certain of securing those favorite machines fo next season should order before the depar ture of next San Francisco Mail. FMEDLANDER B R .°. S AGENTS FOR THE COLONIAL FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND SOLE AGENTS FOR THE CELEBRATED ALTHOUSE SELF - REGULATING WINDMILLS.
Business Notices. VALUE EXTRAORDINARY. THE Great Bargains OF THE SEASON. GREAT CLEARANCE SALE FOR THIRTY DAYS. ORE AKD CO. HAVING resolved to clear out the Balance of the Bankrupt Stocks purchased by them during the Season (amounting to over ten thousand pounds) regardless of cost so that they may commence the Autumn Season with en tirely a new Stock, ORR AND CO. Will also offer several cheap lots pur chased by them during the late depression. Special Bargains. 90 Pair Twilled Kaiapoi Blankets at 4s. under the usual price. Kaiapoi Flannel at Is. 4d., Is. 6d. to 2s. English Flannel at Is., Is. 2d., Is. Gd., to Is. 9d. Prints at sd. and Gd., worth 9d. Brown Hollands, 7d. to Is. COSTUMES. 56 Costumes at 215., worth 355. 6d., a Bargain. 64 Print Costumes at 7s. 6d. to 12s. Gd., worth 20s. 1700 yards Dress Goods, Alpaccas, at Bd., lOd., and Is. MILLINERY. Trimmed and Untrimmed Hats at half price. 2 Boies Flowers, sold at 6d. per spray. Ladies’ Underclothing at very much under usual prices. 20Dozen Stays at 3s. Gd., 45., 4s. 9d., to ss. Cd. CLOTHING. Men’s Suits at 15s. under usual prices. Boys’ Suits at 15s. 6d. to 355. Youth’s Suits at a little over half-price. Braces, Ties, Collars, Socks, and Shirts, unusually cheap. 20 Dozen Harvest Shirts at Is. Gd. to 2s. Gd. BOOTS Men’s Boots still sold at Bankrupt prices. Youth’s Boots in great variety. Ladies’ Kid Boots at old prices. 1 Case Children’s Boots at Is. and Is. Gd., a bargain. TAILORING DEARTMENT, WE HAVE MUCH PLEASURE IN ANNOUNCING TO THE PUBLIC THAT A Tailoring Branch HAS BEEN OPENED IN CON NECTION WITH OUR CLOTHING DEPARTMENT, HAVING MADE ARRANGEMENTS WITH MESSRS. CRAIGHEAD AND CO. (LATE OF EDINBURGH AND SAN FRANCISCO), PRACTICAL TAILORS, TO MAKE UP ALL ORDERS EN TRUSTED TO US IN THE VERY BEST STYLE. A PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED. SCOTCH, ENGLISH, and COLONIAL TWEEDS IN GREAT VARIETY. THE CELEBRATED BLARNEY TWEED (CORK) KEPT IN STOCK.
FANCY COATINGS IN GREAT VARIETY. SUITS from £4 4s. DRESSMAKING DEPARTMENT. Dresses, Costumes, and Jackets made up to order, under the superintendence of a first-class Dressmaker. WEDDING & MOURNING ORDERS PUNCTUALLY ATTENDED TO. ORE AND CO. IMPORTERS A.SHBURTCN AND RAKAIa. |
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THE EXPRESS TRAIN. Two or three of us had lounged out of the club one night, into Stanley’s office, to find out the news coming in by tele graph, which the sleeping town would not hear until the paper would be out to morrow. .Stanley was editor of the “ Courier.” He was scribbling away at driving speed, his hat on, an unlighted cigar in h's mouth. “ You’re at it late, Ben.” “Accident. Sixty lives lost,” without looking up. We seized the long white slips which lay coiled over the table, and read the despatch. “ Tut, tut !” “ Infamous 1” “ Nobody te blame, of course.” “ I tell you the officers of a road where such an accident is possible should be tried for murder 1” cried Ferrers. Stanley gave his copy to the boy, and lighted his cigar. “ I think you’re wrong Ferrers. Instead of being startled at such casuali ties, I never travel on a railway that I am not amazed at the security of them. Just think of it. Thousands of trains running yearly on each, with but a minute to spare between safety and destruction, the safety of these trains depending on conductors, telegraph clerks, brakes-men, men of every grade of intellect, their brains subject to every kinds of moods and disease and tempers. The engineer takes a glass of liquor ; the conductor sets his watch half a minute too fast ; the signalman falls asleep, and the train is dashed into ruin ! It is not the accident that is to be wondered at; it is the escape that is miraculous !” We all had dropped into scats by this time. The night was young, and one after another told some story of adventure and danger. Presently Stanley said “ There was an accident which occurred on the Banister road a few years ago, which made me feel as I do in the matter. I happened to be an eye-witness to the whole affair.” “What was it, Ben?” “ It’s rather a long story ” “No matter. Go oh. You can’t go home until your proof comes in.” “ No. Well, to make you understand, about five years ago I had a bad break down—night-work, hack writing, and poor pay. You know how fast it wears out the machine. The doctor talked of diseases of the gray matter of the brain, Ac., and prescribed, instead of medicine, absolute rest and change of scene. I would have swallowed all the nostrums in a drug shop rather than have left the office for a week.
* ‘ ‘ I’ll take country board and send in my work,’ I said. “ ‘ No ; you must drop office and work utterly out of your life for a month at least. Talk and think of planting potatoes, or embroidery—anything but newspapers and politics. ’ “ Well, I obeyed. I started on a pedestrian tour. Finally I brought up, footsore and bored beyond bearing, in Stockhunt. While there, I fell intp the habit of lounging about the railway station, studying the constructions of the engines, and making friends with the men.
“ The man with whom I always frater nize most readily is the skilled mechanic. He has a degree of common sense—a store of certain facts which your young doctor or politicial is apt to lack. ‘ ‘ Besides, he is absolutely sure of his social standing ground, and has a grave self-respect which teaches him to respect you. “ The professional lad just started on his career is uneasy, not sure of his position ; he tries to climb perpetually. “ I tell you this to explain my intimacy with many of the officials of the road, especially with an engineer named Blakeley. “ This man attracted me first by his ability to give me the information I wanted in a few direct, sharp words. Like most reticent men, he knew the weight and value of words. I soon be came personally much interested in him. He was about forty, his hair streaked with gray, and with a grave, worn face, which hinted at a youth of great hard ships, and much suffering. “ However, Blakely had found his way to the brighter land at last. Three years before he had married a bright, cheerful
woman. They had one child —a boy. He had work and goed wages, and was, I found, high in the confidence of the com pany. One one occasion, having a Sun day off, he took me up to where his wife and boy lived. He was an exceptionally silent man, but when with them was garrulous and light-hearted as a boy. “ In his eyes Jane was the wisest and fairest of women, and the boy a wonder of intellect. One great source of trouble to him was, as I found, that he was able to go home but once in three weeks. It was necessary for the child’s health to keep them in the country air, and indeed he could not afford to have them else where ; but this separated him from them almost wholly. “Jane was in the habit of coming with Charley down to a certain point of the road every day, that Blakeley might see them as he dashed by. “ And when I found out this habit, it occurred to me that I could give Blakeley a great pleasure. How often have I reproached myself for my meditating kindness since ! “ January 25th was the child’s birth day. I proposed to Mrs. Blakeley that she and Charley should board the train which her husband drove, unknown to him, and run up to Harridge, where he had the night off. “ There was to be a little supper. Charley was to appear in a new suit. Of course the whole affair was at my expense —a mere trifle, but an affair of grandeur and distinction which fairly took Jane’s breath. “ She was a most innocent, happy creature ; one of those women who are wives and mothers in the cradle. When Blakeley found her she was a thin, pale little tailoress, a machine to turn out badly - made shoddy clothes. But three years of marriage and petting of Charley had made her rosy, and plump, and pretty. “ The little Highland suit was bought complete, to the tiny dirk and feather, and very pretty the little fellow looked in it. “ I wrote down to order a supper to be ready at eight, Jane and the boy were to go aboard the train at Shore, a queer little hill village near which they lived. Blakeley ran the train from Stockhunt down to Hedge that day. “His wife being in the train before he took charge of the engine, of course he would see and know nothing of her until we landed at Harridge at seven. “I had intended to go down in the smoking carriage as usual, but another fancy, suggested I suppose by the origina tor of all evil, seized me. “ Ho need to laugh. “ My fancy, diabolic or not. was to go down on the engine with Blakeley. I hunted up the fireman, and talked to him for an hour. Then I went to the engineer. Blakeley,” I said, ‘Jones, (the fire man) wants to-night off. ’ “‘Off! Oh, no doubt! /He’s taking to drink, is Jones. He must have been drinking when he talked of that. It’s impossible.’ “I explained to Blakeley that Jones lad a -kir wifp.nra sweetheart or some
had bribed him to give it to mo. The fact was that in my idleness and the over worked state of my brain I craved excite ment as a confirmed drunkard does liquor. “Blakeley, I saw, was angry and ex ceedingly annoyed.
“He refused at first, but finally gave way with a grave civility, which almost made me ashamed of my boyish whim. I promised to be the prince of firemen. “ Then you’ll have to be treated as one, Mr. Santley,’ said Blakeley, curtly. ‘ I can’t talk to gentlemen aboard my engine. It’s different from here, on the platform, you’ll remember. I’ve got to order and you to obey, in there, and that’s all there’s of it.’ “ ‘ Oh, I understand, I said, thinking that it requiredlittle moral effort to obey, in the matter of shovelling coal. If 1 could have guessed what that shovelling coal was to cost me ! But all day I went about thinking of the fiery ride through the land, mounted literally on the iron; horse. ! “It was in the middle of the afternoon when the train rushed into the station. “ I caught a glimpse of Jane, with Charley, magnificent in his red and green plaid, beside her. “She nodded a dozen times and laughed, and then hid behind the window, fearing her husband should see her. Poor girl ! It was the second great holiday of her life, she had told me, the first being her wedding day. “The train stepped ten minutes. It was neither an express nor a parliamen tary train, but one which stopped at the principal stations on the route —Selins- grove, Sunbury, Ac. “ I had an old patched suit on, fit, as I supposed, for the service of coal-heaver ; but Blakeley, when I came up, eyed it and my hands sardonically. He was in no better temper, evidently, with amateur firemen than he had been in the morning. “ 1 All aboard !’ he said, gruffly. ‘ You take your place there, Mr. Santley. You’ll put in coal just as I call for it, if you please, and not to trust to your own judgment. ‘ ‘ His tone annoyed me. ‘lt cannot require much judgment to keep up a fire under a boiling pot, and not to make it too hot. Any woman can do that in her own kitchen.’ “ He made no reply, but took his place in the little square box where the greater part of his life was passed. I noticed that face was flushed, and his irritation at my fioolisli whim was surely more than the oc casion required. I watched him with keen curiosity, wondering if it was pos sible that he could have been drinking, as he had accused poor Jones of doing.” “It strikes me as odd,” interrupted Ferrers, “ that you should have not only made an intimate companion of this fel low, Santley, but have taken so keen an interest in his tempers and drinking bouts. You would not be likely to honor any of us with such attention. ” “No. 1 have something else to do. I was absolutely idle then. Blakeley and his family for the time made up my world. As for the friendship, this was an ex ceptional man, both as to integrity and massive hard sense.
‘ 1 The knowledge that comes from books counts with me but for little, compared with the education given by experience and contact with facts for forty years. I was honored by the friendship of this grimy engineer. “ But the question of his sobriety that day was a serious one. A man in charge of a train with hundreds of souls aboard, I felt ought to be sober, particularly when I was shut up in the engine with him. “ Just as we started, a slipof paper was handed to him, which he read and threw down. “ ‘ Do you run this train by telegraph ?’ I asked, beginning to shovel vigorously. •“Yes. No more coal. ’ “ Isn’t that unusual V “ ‘ Yes. There are two special trains on the road this afternoon. ’ “ ‘ls it difficult to run a train by tele graph V I said presently, simply to make conversation. Staring in silence at the narrow slit in the gloomy furnace or out at | the village street, through which we slowly passed, was monotonous. ‘“No, not difficult. I simply have to obey the instructions which I receive at each station. “ ‘ But if you should happen to think the instructions not right V “ ‘ Happen to think ! I’ve no business to think at all! When the trains run by telegraph the engineers are so many machines in the hands of one controller, whc directs them all from a central point. He has the whole road under his eye. If they don’t obey to the least tittle their orders, it is destruction to the whole.’ “ ‘ You seem to think silent obedience the first and last merit in a railway man V “ ‘ Yes,’ dryly. “ I took the Hut, and was dumb. “We were out of town now. Blakeley quickened the speed cf the engine. I did not speak to him again. There was little for me to do, and I was occupied in look ing out at the flying landscape. The fields were covered with a deep fall of snow, and glanced whitely by, with a strange, unreal shimmer. The air was keen and cutting. Still the ride was tame. I was disappointed. The excite ment would by no means equal a dash on a spirited horse. I began to think I had little to pay for mj’’ grimy hands and face, when we slowed at the next station. One or two pas sengers came aboard the train. There was the inevitable old lady with bundles, alighting, and the usual squabtle about her trunk. I was craning my neck to hear, when the boy ran alongside with the telegram. “The next moment I heard a low ex clamation from Blakeley. “‘ Go back,’ said he to the boy. ‘ Tell Sands -to have the message repeated. There is a mistake. ’ “ The boy dashed off, Blakeley sat waiting, coolly polishing a bit of the shining brass before him. Back came the boy. “ Had it repeated. Sands is raging at. you. Says there’s no mistake, and you’d best get on,’ thrusting the second message up. “Blakeley read it, and stood hesitating for half a minute. I shall never forget the dismay, the utter perplexity that gathered in his lean face as he looked at the telegram, and then at the long train behind him. His lips moved as if he were calculating chances, and his eye suddenly quailed, as if he saw death at the end of the calcula tion. “ ‘ What’s the matter ? What are you going to do V I asked. “ ‘ Obey.” [to be continued.]
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NOTES FOB, THE PRESENT MONTH, BY A PROFESSIONAL GARDENER. KITCHEN GARDEN. Sow during the month the last sowing of cabbage, "cauliflower, lettuce, winter spinach, to stand in the seed beds over winter, to come in for transplanting in early spring. Onions should be sown as early this month as possible, as it often happens that they are sown too late, and hence dis appointment is suffered, as the first sharp frost lifts them out of the ground. But by sowing early they will have taken suffi cient hold to resist the action of frost. The best varieties are Brown Spanish, Giant Rocco, and Bi'own Globe. By sow ing in lines they can be thinned out, and in early spring. Ihe Giant in the above manner, pro- sometimes weighing One of the best for
early use, Brown Spanish, also produces an excellent crop when transplanted in early spring. White Stone and Golden Ball Turnip should also be sown as early this month as possible, which will keep up a supply of tine tender roots all through the winter and early spring months. Care should be taken not to cover the seeds too deep, as in nearly all cases disappointment arises from their being covered too deep or not covered at all. Seeds, as a rule, should in no case be covered more than twice their own thickness, except peas, beans, and such large seeds —these from 2in. to Sin. Radish will do well sown this month. FLOWER GARDEN. The principal work will bo to collect flov er seeds of all the different annuals, Ac. Stow them in a dry place. Cuttings should be taken of all flowering plants, such as geraniums, verbenas, petunias, cupheas, Phlox, Drummoni, Ac., and placed in pots or boxes. To ensure suc cess, place about two inches of well-rotted manure mixed with loam in the bottom of the pot or box. Mix good ordinary loam, three parts to sand one part, well together. Fill the balance of your pot or box, putting a light covering of pure sand on the top, in which insert the cuttings. Geraniums cuttings should have little or no water for a week after being put in, as they are likely to damp off if kept too wet until they begin to color. Verbenas, fuchsia, petunius, Ac., must be kept damp and shaded ; but geraniums will root more readily by being placed in the sun. To strike fuchsia cuttings, ver benas, Ac., lay some pieces of glass over the top of the box, to keep it air tight, for a week or so after the cuttings are put in. Persons purposing to lay down new lawns should embrace the first opportunity, as lawns laid down this month do much bet ter than when done in spring, as it has the double advantage from the autumn rains and spring showers to give the young grass a thorough hold of the ground be the summer drought set in.
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VACCINATION. By an Act of Uie General Assembly of New Zealand, it is made compulsory upon every parent to take his child, within six months of its birth, to the Medical Officer appointed by Government for the district, or to some qualified Medical Practitioner, to have the child vaccin ated, and on the eighth day following to take the child back again for inspection. For breach of this law a fine not exceeding 40s. may be recovered before any Bench of Magis trates. If the child be properly vaccinated, the Medical Officer 01 Practitioner is to give a certificate of the fact. If the child be not sus ceptible, or unfit to endure the process, another certificate is to be given, which will clear the paients of the consequences. Children, al though vaccinated, whose vaccination certifi cates are not forwarded to the Registrar of the district arc still liable to a fine of 40s. Inno culation with the virus of small pox is a crime punishable by a penalty of £lO, The word “parent” means father, mother, or other per son having the care, nurture, or custody of the child. SLAUGHTER-HOUSE LICENSES. “The Slaughter-House Act, 1877,” pro vides that “no license shall be issued in res pect of any slaughter-house situated within half a mile from the outer boundary of any borough, unless such slaughter-house has been erected, or was in course of erection for that purpose immediately before the Ist December, 1877. If such slaughter-house is within the above described limit, application for the license must be made to the Council of the nearest Borough. If a slaughter-house is within any County, ex cept as aforesaid, the application must be made to the Council of such county. No license, 'not being the renewal of a previously existing license, shall be issued to any person, unless public notice shall have been given by the applicant for the same, once in each week for one month, immediately preceding the lime when such application is to be heard.” MOONLIGHT EVENINGS. The Moon at 3 days old shines till about 8 o’clock. The Moon at 6 days old shines till about half-past 10 o’clock. The Moon at 8 days old shines till nearly I o’clock in the morning. The Moon at 12 clays old shines from sun down till about 4 in the morning. The Moon at 15 days old is full, and shines all night. The Moon at 18 days old rises about 9 p.m. and shines rill morning. The Moon at 21 days old rises about II p.m. and shines till morning. The Moon at 24 days old rises about 2 a. in. and shines till morning. The Moon at 27 days old rises about 4 a.m. and shines till sunrise. THE HOUSEWIFE’S TABLE. The following is a very valuable housewife’s table, by which persons not having scales and weights at hand may readily measure the article wanted to form any recipe without the trouble of weighing, allowance to be made for an extraordinary dryness or moisture of the ar ticle weighed or measured : Wheat flour, I pound is I quart. Indian meal, 1 pound 2 ounces are 1 quart. Butter, when soft, 1 pound is 1 quart. Loaf sugar, broken, 1 pound is I quart White sugar, powdered, 1 pound I unce aic I quart. Ten eggs are 1 pound. Flour, 4 pecks are 1 bushel. Sixteen large tablespoonsful are I pint. Eight large teaspoonslul are I gill. Four large teaspoonsful are % gill. Two gills are % pint. Two pints ate I quart. Four quarts are I gallon. A common sized tumbler holds %. pint, A common sized wine glass is a gill. A tea-cup is I gill. A large wine-glass is I gill. Forty drops are equal to I teaspoonful. Four teaspoonfuls are equal to I tablespoon ful.
REGISTRATION OF BIRTHS, MAR RIAGES, AND DEATHS. Births.—Parents and all other persons pre sent at a birth, are liable under the Act for Registration under penalty of j£io ; failing, the occupier of house in which such birth took place is liable. Births are registered free up to sixty-two days, day of birth and of registra tien, both inclusive; afterwards up to six months, on payment of ss. penalty, and after declaration as to truth of particulars being duly made ; and beyond six months only after conviction before a Magistrate, and on pro duction of certificate of conviction signed by Magistrate or Clerk to Bench, and within one month of such conviction. There are other provisions as to registration of children found exposed, and registration of names within one year of birth. Marriages.—Marriages must be solem nized with open doors, between eight in the morning and four in the afternoon, in the presence of two or more witnesses. Persons objecting to be married by a clergyman, can be married in a Registrar’s office by a Registrar. Persons desirous of being married must give notice to the Registrar of the district, and take out a Marriage Certificate; but before doing so, must have resided in the district three clear days immediately proceeding the application for certificate. The fees arc ;—for Notice and Certificate, 2s 6d ; Marriage by Registrar, £1 ; and 2s 6d for Copy of Marriage Registrar. Persons wishing to be married out of the dis trict in which they live, can only do so by residing in the district in which they wish to be married for three clear days, and obtaining certificate from the Registrar of that district. And persons living in different districts must either both reside for three clear days in the same district, or else obtain two Certificates, viz:—one from the Registrar of each of the districts in which they reside. Any person making false affirmation, declaration, nr repie sentation before a Registrar, is guilty of mis demeanour. Deaths.—The occupier of house in which death occurs, and all persons present at a death, are liable for the registration within thirty-one days; and failing these, the Undertaker or person so acting, under penalty of £10; but any of the persons liable may depute, in writing, some person acquainted with par ticulars required to attend and register ; and the person registering MLST in all cases take to the Registrar the Doctor’s Certificate of Death. In all cases of burial, the Undertaker or person so acting, must return to the Registrar within seven days, the Burial Cer tificate, duly signed by Undertaker and officiating Minister, or two householders pre sent at such burial. Undertakers not return ing such Burial Certificates vrilhin seven days are liable to a penalty of : and Clergymen officiating and not signing Burial Certificates are also liable to a penalty of £s■ Any person not attending to register, alter notice from Registrar is duly given, is liable to a penalty of 1 here are various other provisions defining powers and duties of Registrar, and imposing penalties for neglect in complying with various provisions of th<* Act.
THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, SATURDAY, MARCH 27, 1880.
Printed and published by Horace John Weeks and Charles Dixon, at their Printing Office, East Street, Ashburton, Saturday, March 27, 1880.
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> Medical. DVICE TO MOTHERS.—Are you broken in your rest by a sick child, : suffering with the pain of cutting teeth ? Go at once to the chemist and get a 1 bottle of Mrs. WINSLOW’S SOOTHING ’ SYRUP. It will relieve the poor sufferer immediately. It is perfectly harmless ; i it produces natural, quiet sleep by reliev ing the child from pain, and the little cherub aw r akes “ as bright as a button/’ It has been in use in America, and is highly recommended by medical men. It is very pleasant to fake ; it sooths the child ; it softens the gums, allays all pain, relieves wind, regulates the bowels, and is the best known remedy for dysentry and diarrhoea, whether arising from teething or other causes. Be sure and ask for Mrs. Winslow’s Soothing Syrup, and see that “ Curtis and Perkins, New York and London,” is on the outside wrapper. No mother should be without it. Sold by all medicine dealers, at Is. l|d. —Depot, 493, Oxford street. T7TTHO is Mrs. WINSLOW? As this * ’ question is frequently asked, we shall simply say that she is a lady who for upwards of thirty years has untireingly devoted her time and talents as a female physician and nurse, principally among children. She has especially studied the constitution and wants of this numerous class, and, as a result of this effort and practical knowledge obtained in a lifetime as nurse and physician, she has com pounded a SOOTHING SYRUP for Chil dren. It operates like magic, giving rest and health, and is, moreover, sure to regulate the bowels. In consequence of this article, Mrs. Winslow is becoming world-renouned as a benefactor of her race. Children certainly do rise up and bless her. Especially is this the case in this city. Vast quantities of the Soothing Syrup are daily sold and used here. We . think Mrs Winslow has immortalised her name by this invaluable article, and we sincerely believe that thousands of cbil • dren have been saved from an early grave by its timely use, and that millions yet unborn will share its benefits and unite in calling her blessed. No mother has dis charged her duty to her suffering little one, in our opinion, until she has given it the benefit of Mrs. Winslow’s Soothing Syrup. Try it mothers, try it now.— Ladies’ Visitor, New York City. TEEDMAN’S SOOTHING POWDERS CHILDREN CUTTING TEETH, CAUTICN TO PURCHASERS. The value of this well-known Family Medi cine has been largely tested in all parts of the world, and by all grades of society, for upwards of FIFTY YEARS. Its well-earned exten sive sale has induced SPURIOUS IMITA TIONS, some of which in OUTWARD APPEARANCE so closely resemble the ori ginal as to have deceived many purchasers. The proprietor therefore feels it due to the public to give a special caution against the use of SUCH IMITATIONS. Purchasers are therefore requested carefully to observe the four following distinctive characteristics, without ’which none are genuine ; Ist—ln every case the words JOHN STEEDMAN, CHEMIST, WALWORTH, SURREY, are engraved on the Government Stamp affixed to each packet. 2nd—Each Single Powder has directions for the dose, and the words, John Steedman, Chemist, Walwo:th, Surrey, printed thereon. 3rd—The name, Steedman, is always spelt with two EE’s. 4th —The manufacture is carried on solely at Walworth, Surrey. Sold in Packets by all Chemists and Medi cine Vendors. Sold by KEMPTHOPift, Prosser and Co., FOR Auckland. 63c
Medical. T7OR COUGHS, BRONCHITIS, IN JT FLUENZA, COLDS. &c. JpOWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED. “DOWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED. >OWELL'S BALSAM of ANISEED. THE Oldest and Most Effectual COUGH REMEDY. , Extraordinary- testimo nials. HEB MAJESTY S GUN BOAT NETLEY. Wick, Scotland. Dear Sir, — Having had a most distressing and severe cough, which caused me many sleepless nights and restless days, I was recommended by his LORDSHIP the EARL of CAITHNESS to try your most invaluable Balsam of Aniseed, and I can assure you, with the first dose, I found immediate relief, even without having to suspend my various duties; and the first small bottle com pletely cured me, therefore I have the greatest confidence in fully recommend ing it to the million. Signed, W. LINZELL, H.M.G.B. NETLEY. POWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED. Due de Montabor writes : “ Chateau de Montabor, Aveyron.
Sir, —Having suffered for some time from an obstinate cough, accompanied | ■with fever, continuous head-aches, and sleepless nights, I resolved after having vainly tried several other medicines, to have recourse to your ■ BALSAM of ANISEED. I cannot resist, sir, the desire of making you acquainted with the really marvelous results which I derived from it. From the first dose I felt great relief, the bad symptoms grew feebler, the irritation of the throat was calming down, and I recovered the sleep which had nearly left me. The third dose delivered me completely, and I am now completely restored to health. Receive, sir, with the expression of my gratitude the assurance of my distinguished sentiments. DUG DE MONTABOR.” POWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED. "Sir, — I have for a long time suffered from a severe cough and tried all manner of remedies. Dr. Liberecht advised POWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED ; it cured me after a few days. You are at liberty to use this letter in hopes that others may benefit by it.— I am, Sir, Yours. &c., ALBERT COUNT POTOCKI.” "DOWELL’S BALSAM OF ANISEED. WILL LOOSEN the PHLEGM imme diately.—The Dean of Westminster’s Verger writes: “I was advised to try the Balsam of Anijeed; I did, and have found great relief. It is most comforting in allaying irritation and giving strength to the voice. ” Lionel Brough, Esq., the eminent actor, writes : I think it an invaluable medicine for members of my profession, and have always recommended it to my brother and sister artistes.” TRULY an EXTRAORDINARY EX PECTORANT.—Mr. Edward M. Ullctt, of Bury, Hunts., writes to Messrs. Palmer & Son, Ramsay ; —" Having been in the habit o using Powell’s Balsam of Aniseed for a great number of years, I have great pleasure in bear ing testimony to its incomparable effects as an expectorant. I always find a single dose gives immediate relief, and a small bottle effects a perfect cure.” POWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED.— The effects of one teaspoonful taken in a little water before going to bed is extraordinary. No family should be without it in the winter. Sold by Chemists and Medicine Vendors throughout the World, is i>£d and 2s 3d per per bottle; a great saving in taking family bottles, lls each. Established over 50 years. Prepared only by THOMAS POWELL, Blackfriars Road, London. A SK for POWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED SOLD by all CHEMISTS and STORE KEEPERS. Observe the Trade Mark, "Lion, Net, and Mouse.” Wholesale Agents in the Australian and New Zealand Colonies- -Elliot Brothers; Evers & Solomon ; Felton, Grimwalde, & Co. ; P. and S. Falk, Paulding & Co. ; Rocke, Tompsit, & Co. ; Rosenthall & Co. ; Kemptiiorne, Prosser, & Co. ; S. Hoffenunc & Co. ; Hemmons, Laws, & Co. ; Berkley, Taylor, & Co. ; and all other wholesale houses. Proprietor —Thomas Powell, Blackfriars Road London. KEATING’S WORM TABLETS, A PURELY VEGETABLE SWEETMEAT, ooth in appearance and taste, furnishing a most agreeable method of administering the only certain remedy for INTESTINAL or THREAD WORMS. It is a perfectly safe and mild preparation, and is especially adapted for children. TESTIMONIAL. Medical Hall Gildersome, Nov. 28th, 1876. Mr, Keating, Dear Sir, —I think it nothing but my duty to inform you of the immense sale 1 have for your Worm tablets, which I may justly say is enormous, and in every case gives the greatest satisfaction. I have now in stock two bottles containing the Round Worms brought me during the last few days by customers, one Worm 40 yards long. I dare not be without . the remedy.—}-ours respectfully, M. A. Walker. Sold in tins by all Chemists and Druggists Proprietor, THOS. KEATING, London, REWARD AND CAUTlON.—Whereas fraudulent imitations of this umsurpassed remedy have been sold, I hereby request any one knowing the vendor of the same to com municate with me, on conviction of the offender a liberal reward will be paid. 637 BUGS, FLEAS, MOTHS, BEETLES And all other Insects ate DESTROYED by KEATING’S INSECT POWDER, which is quite harmless to domestic animals. In exterminating Beetles the success of this Powde: is extraordinary, and no one need be troubled by those pests. It is per fectly clean in application. Ask for and be sure you obtain “ KEAT ING’S POWDER,” as Imitations are Noxious, and fail in giving satisfaction. Sold bv all Chemists.in Tins, is. & 2s. fid. each 63c
GRATEFUL —COMFORTI? G. i BREAKFAST COCOA. “By a thorough knowledge of the natural laws which govern the operations of digestion and nutrition, and by a careful application oi .he fine properties of well selected cocoa, Mr. Epps has provided our breakfast tabled with a delicately-flavoured beverage which may save us many heavy doctors’ bills. It is by tne judi cious use of such articles of diet, that a constitu tion may be gradually built up until strong enough to resist every tendency to disease. Hundreds of subtle maladies are floating arcund us, ready to attack wherever there is a u eak point. We may escape many a fata shaft by keeping ourselves well fortified with pure bicod and a properly nourished frame.” —The Cizii Service Gazette, SOLD ONLY IN PACKETS LABELLED JAMES EPPS AND CO Homeopathic Chemists, London,
Medical. ENO’S FRUIT SALT. THE PHYSICAL BASIS OF LIFE. GOOD FOOD. How to enjoy good food that would other wise cause Bilious headache, disordered Stomach, Poisoned Blood, Ac. —use ' ENO’S FRUIT SALT. A NATURAL APERIENT. ENO’S FRUIT SALT, when taken with water, acts as a natural aperient, its simple but natural action removes all impurities, thus preserving and restoring health. If its great value in keep ing the body in health were universally known, no family should be without it. Fagged, weary, and worn OUT ! ! ! Anyone whose duties require them to under go mental or unnatural excitement or strain— FIDO’S FRUIT SALT is the best known remedy. It acts like a charm. It allays ner vous excitement, depression, aud the injurious effects of stimulants and too rich food. Its power in aiding the digestion is most striking. It also restores the nervous system to its proper condition (by natural means). Use ENU’S FRUIT SALT. You cannot overstate its great value in keeping the blood pure and free from disease. ENO versus STIMULANTS. An in sufficient amount of exercise frequently deranges the liver. ENO’S FRUIT SALT is peculiarly adapted for any constitutional weak ness of the liver. A world of woes is avoided by those who keep and use ENO’S FRUIT SALT. —“All our customers for Eno’s Salt would not be without it upon any consideration, they having received so much benefit from it.*— Wood Brothers, Chemists, Jersey, 1878.” Every travelling'trunk and 1 HOUSEHOLD in the world ought to contain a Bottle of ENO’S FRUIT SALT, prepared from Sound, Ripe Fruit, as a Health giving, Cooling, Sparkling, and Invigorating Beverage for any Season. It is the best Pre ventive and Cure for Biliousness, Sick Head ache, Skin Eruptions, Impure Blord, Fevers, Pimples on the Face, Giddiness Feverishness, Mental Depression, Want of Appetite, Sour ness of Stomach, Constipation, Vomiting, Thirst, &c., aud to remove the effects of errors in Eating and Drinking. ENO’S FRUIT SALT.— From the Rev. Dr Hurst, Vicar of Collorly : —“ I have nsed your Fruit Salt for many years, and have verified your statements. The thanks of the public are due to you for your unceasing efforts to relieve suffering humanity. Long may you live to be a blessing to the world.” ENO’S FRUIT SALT.—“After suffering for nearly two and a half years from severe headache and disordered stomach, and after trying almost everything and spending much money without finding any benefit, 1 was recommended by a friend to try ENO’S FRUIT SALT, and before I had finished one bottle I found it doing me a great deal of good, and now 1 am restored to my usual health ; and others I know that have tried it have not enjoyed such good health for years.—Yours most truly, Robert Humphreys, Post Office, Barrasford. ” Agents for New Zealand, MESSRS. KEMPTHORNE, PROSSER, AND CO. VALUABLE DISCOVERY for the HAIR. A very nicely perfumed Hairdressing, called THE MEXICAN HAIR RE NEWER, now being sold by most Che mists and perfumers througout the coun try, at 3s. 6d. per bottle, is fast super ceding all the old restorers and dyes for the purpose of changing grey or white hair to its natural original color, for it will positively restore the hair in every case of greyness to its original color, with out dyeing it or leaving that offensive smell which most of the hair preparations of the day do. This preparation has never been known to fail in restoring the hair to its natural color and gloss in from eight to twelve days. It promotes growth and prevents the hair falling out, eradicating dandruff, and leaving the scalp in a clean, healthy condition. It imparts peculiar vitality to the roots of the hair, restoring it to its youthful freshness and vigor. Daily applications of this preparation for a week or two will surely restore faded, grey, or white hair to its natural color and richness. It is not a dye, nor does it con tain any coloring matter or offensive substance whatever. Hence it does not soil the hands, the scalp, or even.white linen, but produces the color within the substance of the hair. Read the follow ing from Mr. Nathan Berry, Chemist, Walkden : “ One of ray customers told me the other day he had had grey hair for thirty-five years, and after using one bottle of the Mexican Hair Renewer I sold him, it was restored to and kept its natural color.” It may be had of any respectable Chemist, Perfumer, or Dealer in toilet articles in the kingdom, at 3s. fid. per bottle.—Prepared by HENRY 0. GALLUP, No. 493, Oxford street, London.
COCKLE’S ANTIBILIOUS PILLS— These Pills consist .of a careful and peculiar admixture of the best and mild est vegetable aperients, with the pure ex tract of the flowers of the camomile. They will be found a most efficacious remedy for derangement of the digestive organs, and for torpid action of the liver and bowels, which produce indigestion and the several varieties of bilious and liver complaints. They speedily remove the irritation and feverish state of the stomach, allay spasm, correct the morbid condition of the liver and organs subser vient to digestion, promote a due and healthy secretion of bile, and relieve the constitution of all gouty matter and other impurities, which, by circulating in the blood, most injuriously affect the action of the kidneys ; thus, by removing the causes productive of so much discomfort, they restore the energies of both body and mind. To those who indulge in the luxuries of the table these pills will prove highly useful, occasioning no pain in their action, unless they meet with an unusual quantity of acrid bile and acid matter in the stomach and bowels. To Europeans on their arrival in India or China they are recommended as a preservative against the fatal disorders peculiar to tropical climates. Their occasional use, if com bined with the strictest attention to diet, will be frequently found to remove at once, by their influence over the secre tions, that congestive and unhealthy con dition of the liver which is so often the earliest antecedent of severe febrile and constitutional disturbance. It must be understood that these pills are not recommended as containing any new or dangerously active ingredients; on the contrary, they are characterised by a remarkable simplicity of combination, and whatever merit they may be found to possess depends as much upon the selec tion of pure drugs, and the unusual labor and attention bestowed upon their subse quent preparation, as upon the acknow ledged peculiarity of their composition. They are not recommended as a panacea, nor are they adapted to all complaints ; but as a mild and efficacious aperient and tonic in the various forms of indigestion, it will not, perhaps, be an exaggeration to state that they have been resorted to under all systems of diet, changes of cli mate, or atmospheric alternations with an extraordinary degree of success for upwards of seventy-eight years. This celebrated family aperient may be had throughout the United Kingdom in boxes at Is l|d, 2s 9d, 4s 6d, and 11s Od, as well as in India, China, New Zealand, and the Australian Colonies,
TO PRINTERS. MACHINE FOR SALE. For sale.— One Second-hand Double Demy Tape Printing MACHINE, in thorough working order, with rollers, moulds, &c., complete. This machine has been replaced by a Double Royal Wharfedale, which necessitates removal of the Double Demy Machine formerly used for printing the “Herald’’and “ Guardian,” for hand or steampower. Can be seen and all par ticulars obtained at our office. For a Country Office this Machine suits admirably, as it can easily be turned by hand, for which we have fitted a fly wheel and handle. Price £7O. WEEKS & DIXON. Ashburton, January 14, 1879 EMPLOYERS requiring any kind of laborers can engage through Herat.u Registry Office, on payment of Is. in ad vance,
Business Notices. B®* THIS ADVERTISEMENT SHOULD BE CAREFULLY READ AND RE MEMBERED BY EVERYONE IN TERESTED IN FENCING. THE PATENT OVAL SAMSON FENCE WIRE Has now been before the public for four years, and during that time 5,000 TONS HAVE BEEN SOLD, Giving very great satisfaction, in proof of which we hold numerous testimonials from j well-known colonists ; and the demand is daily increasing to snch an extent, that numerous spurious imitations have lately been introduced in the various markets of Australia and New Zealand, fer the sole purpose of damaging the reputation of the Patent Oval Samson Wire. The Samson Wire Was patented and introduced four years ago in Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, and New Zealand ; and the principal claim set fourth was itsbeingmade Oval to prevent fraud. Yet, in the face of these patents, firms—many of respectable standing—have, for the sake of a paltry commission, lent themselves to the intro duction of various spurious imitations, which render them liable to actions at law, and annoyance and disappointment to the users.
We would point out to intending pur chasers that any persen erecting Oval Wire Fences, other than the Patent Oval Sam son, renders himself liable for damages. The Patent Acts on this point are very explicit ; therefore, after this notice no excuse can be made. Wehave had instances brought under om notice where some persons have been so un principled as to mix the Spurious Oval Wire amongst the Patent Oval Samson in order to make a sale, and damage the the reputation of the genuine article. We have a great aversion to take legal proceedings in this matter, but shall be compelled to, in self-defence, unless these practices are at once stopped. The public, when purchasing, are there fore cautioned to see that each coil bears a tin tally thus PATENT OVAL SAMSON WIRE, IN OVAL ; And the Patentee’s Tally or Trade Mark : M B R IN PADLOCK. Manufactured by the Whitecross Wire Company, Warrington, England. By using the Patent Oval Fence Wire you get a better and cheaper fence than any other, and the best proofs are the imitations already referred to. comprehensive circular as to its advantages, with numerous testimonials from well-known colonists, will be posted to any address on application. The state Forests of Victoria are fenced with the Patent Oval Samson Fence Wire; the one at Dookie is, without doubt, the best Wire Fence in Australia, and people come from great distances to see it. PRICES GREATLY REDUCED. ADDRESS : M Lean Bros. & Rigg, importer , 69 ELIZABETH STREET, MELBOURNE.
TRADE MARK ! M B R IN PADLOCK. We undertake through our agents, to deliver the Patent Oval Samson Wire at. any port in Australia or New Zealand, either direct from England or Melbourne. Inquiries by telegram promptly answered. REWARD.—Fencers throughout the Colonies who can give information as to the erection of Oval Wire Fences, other than the Patent Oval Samson Wire, will find it to their advantage to communicate with Messrs. M'Lean Brothers and Rigg, fit) Elizabeth street Melbourne. Public Notices. GRAIN. ROYSE, STEAD, & CO. are prepared to PURCHASE GRAIN or to make ADVANCES ON GRAIN consigned to them for sale or ship ment. C. PERCY COX, Agents for y ROYSE, STEAD, & CO., 493» Ashburton,
Printers and Publishers. IF YOU WANT A I NEAT BUSINESS CARD GO TO THE "GUARDIAN” OFFICE IF YOU WANT WELL-PRINTED CIRCULAR, TRY THE "GUARDIAN” OFFICE. IF YOU WANT AN ATTRACTIVE HANDBILL, TRY THE “ GUARDIAN ’ OFFICE. IF YOU W^jfTK' MAGNIFICENT POSTER, CALL AT THE "GUARDIAN” OFFICE. IF YOU WANT ANY DESCRIPTION OF PLAIN OR ORNAMENTAL PRIN NG CALL AT THE "GUARDIAN” OFFICE East Street Nort a & DIXON, PROPRIETORS.
THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, Price Twopence, CAN be obtained from the following Agents, who will receive order* . • H. M. Jones E. A. Garnett. K. Sando D. Williamson M. Guinney M. Atkinson G. Leadley T. M. Jones & Co. J. Lambie Win. Cox ... W. Harris ... J. Davison J. Stephens T. E. Tomlinson ... P. Tisch A. R. Markham & Co. M. Hudson ... J. Bowick ... Intending Subscribers will please forms, which can be obtained from any of the above Agents. They.wiil also oblige by stating on the back of the order which agent they pay their subscriptions. The Triangle East Street East Street East Street Wakanui Seafield Wakanui Cre.»l Seafield Kyle Rakaia Winslow Westerfield Alford Forest Mount Someie • Snread Eagle Unerteejj Watertcl Mayfield JBVL . tC dtr 1 WEEKS AND DIXON, Printers and Pubusbkbs |
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COUNTY AGRICULTURAL AND SPORTING RECORDER.
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ASHBURTON. TUESDAY, MARCH 80, 1880.
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Saunders Bros. RANGITATA. FOR SALE, in convenient sized farms, about 3,500 ACRES of the best Land in the North Rangitata District, being rural sections Nos. 32311, 32312, 32264, 32265, 30788, 30789, and 30790. J The land is all fenced, and ready for . immediate occupation ; water can be ob tained within fifty feet of the surface, and 1 excellent crops have been grown in the neighborhood this season. .... t For small capitalists this is a rare op portunity to obtain good land at a very j slight advance on the Government price. Portion of the property is not more than three minutes’ walk from the Ealing Railway Station. TERMS EXCEPTIONALLY EASY. EDUCATION RESERVE 1999. THIS reserve will shortly be offered for cropping, in lots of convenient size. Well adapted for growing barley, a portion (110 acres) in crop this year yielding up wards of 33 bushels per acre. 1 t < KAIAPOI BOROUGH RESERVES, Nos. 2184, 2185, 2186, 2187. THE whole of these reserves will shortly be offered in lots, for one crop or a longer period. Excellent crops of wheat, oats, and barley have been grown on the properties this season. SAUNDERS BROS, MILLERS, GRAIN MERCHANTS, AND COMMISSION AGENTS, ASHBURTON. AGENTS FOR THH
Auctioneers and Commission Agents. ALFRED HARRISON, AUCTIONEER, COMMISSION AGENT, ETC. SALES, Sales of Stock, Mer chandise, .furniture and Effects, also Pigs, Fowls, and General Produce. WEEKLY SALE Every SATURDAY at 12 o’clock. SALE ATTENDED. ntries can bo made at my office or at the Yards. Agent for the Transatlantic Fire Insurance Company. 5 InDMisTON bros~ & gundry (late bullock and co.), ASHBURTON, General Merchants, Auctioneers, Stock, Station, Estate, and Commission Agents. Sales of Stock, Farm Implements, Ac., will be held at their Yards, Ashbur ton, and the Tinwald Yards, on alternate TUESDAYS. CASH ADVANCES . Made on Stock, Produce, &c., consigned for Positive Sale. EDMISTON BROS. & GUNDRY. 19 —— i FARMERS AND OTHERS. . Messrs, acland, Campbell, & CO. are prepared to supply Farmers md others with Station Stores, Fencing SVire, Fencing Staples, Standards, &c., at Lowest Rates, and of First-class quality. AGENTS FOR THE ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY. CAPITAL £2,000,000 NSURANGES EFFECTED AT LOWEST RATES. ACLAND, CAMPBELL & CO., Auctioneers. W. R. BOYLE, Agent, Ashburton. 66 pREDK. pAVITT, E/ st Street (Close to the Railway Station) Ashburton, Land and General Commission Agent. Orders taken for—Sydney Drays, Newcastle Coal, and Malvern (by the truck load), Build- Hig of all kinds, Fencing Wire, English and Ameri can, Sc., &c. 1 MESSRS. POYNTZ & CO., AND, jg) STATE, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS. Bents and Debts Collected. Money advanced on Freehold Security. 7 WILLIAM ADAMS, Accountant and General Commission Agent. W. A. has started busines as above in the Cottage next Road Board Office, Ash burton. Tradesmens’ books kept, Accounts Rendered, Rents Collected, Letters Written, business or private, Contractors Partnership Accounts Adjusted. Charges Moderate. WILLIAM ADAMS, Next Road Board Office, 512 g Ashburton. W. R. BOYLE, Moore street, Ashburton, Accountant, land, estate, and GENERAL AGENT. Loans negotiated. Absentees represented. Agent for the Victorian Insurance Com pany. Certificated Accountant in Bank ruptcy. 458 g Millers, &c. IIirOFFAT begs to inform the . JjlL inhabitants of Ashburton d surrounding districts that his NEW FLOUR MILL AT WAKANUI HAS COMMENCED WORK, And hopes, by strict attention to busi ness, and turning out a First-class article, to merit a share of public support. Special attention paid to Gristing, and Farmers from a distance can have their Grist ground by return
Tenders. mENDERS are invited for CROPPING JL 430 Acres of land at Chertsey, in one or two blocks, for one year, 150 acres stubble, the remainder skira ploughedT Tenders received till March 31st. G. SILVESTER, Chertsey. Or J. SILVESTER, 656 g Springston. For Sale. FARMS FOR SALE. IMPROVED FARM of 564 Acres, near Dromore. IMPROVED FARM of 400 Acres, Seafield. 544-Acre Block of UNIMPROVED LAND, adjoining Winchmore Railway Station. Easy terms. Apply to 590 g CUFF & GRAHAM. surveyor, Civil Engineers, &c. C E. FOOKS AND SON, ICENSED. SURVEYORS AND LAND BROKERS Under the Land fraiufer Act, Government Contract Surveyors, Triangle, Wakanui Road, near Post-office ASHBURTON. 33
LONDON AND LANCASHIRE FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, AND THE WALLSEND COLLIERY. 6920
Hotels. JOHN TISCH begs to inform bis friends and the public that he has TAKERS THE ALFORD FOREST HOTEL, Alford Forest. First-class accommodation at moderate charges. Wines, ales, and spirits of best quality. Good stabling and paddocks. Horses and buggies on hire. A _ con veyance meets the 11.35 a.tn. train at Methven Station, returning at once to Al ford Forest. 5980 THE WHEATSHEAF HOTEL, Wheatstone. GH. WILLCOCKS, the Proprietor of the above fine Hotel can now offer Acom modation which cannot be surpassed in any house in Canterbury, and wishes to inform his friends md the public generally that everything in his power will be done to make his patrons comfortable. The rooms are splendidly furnished and well ventilated. First-class Stabling and Paddocks in connection with the Hotel. Wines and Spirits of the Best Brands. G. H. WILLCOCKS, Proprietor, 138 Wheatsheaf Hotel. Boarding Houses. CENTRAL TEMPERANCE HOTEL, Baring Square (Near Town Hall). T> E-OPENING of the above commo- XAj dions and centrally situated Pri- - vate and Commercial Hotel. T. BROADBELT, PROPRIETOR, Is prepared to give Superior Accommoda tion to Boarders and the Travelling Public | on REASONABLE TERMS. Weekly Board and Lodging ... £1 ■ Weekly Board ... ... ... 11s. MEALS AT ALL HOURS. Dinner on Saturday from 11.30. Beds (single), Is. Gd. Private Room for Ladies. 153—G24a Business Notices. FARMERS ! FARMERS ! FARMERS 1 R. McKERROW AND CO., RE Cash Purchasers of Wool, Grain, and all kinds of Farm Produce, and are also prepared to make Liberal CASH ADVANCES on the above placed in their hands either for sale or shipment to the English or Colonial Markets. A Large Stock of Cornsacks, Wool packs, &c., for sale at lowest current prices. R. McKERROW & CO., GRAIN MERCHANTS, RAKAIA. GO Publications. NEIV ZEALAND WESLE YAN Published Monthly. JUST ARRIVED, the “ New Zealand Wesleyan” for March. Price Gd Sold at the Herald and Guardian Office, East Street. WEEKS AND DIXON, Agents. AGRICULTURAL PAPERS. fjpHE PUBLISHERS have much pleasure in intimating to the Farmers of the Couuty of Ashburton, that they havejssued a reprint in pamphlet form of a selection of AGRICULTURAL PAPERS Read before the Lincoln Farmers’ Club, compiled by J. Stanley Bruce, Esq., Price One Shilling. Orders for the above pamphlet, ac companied by thirteen stamps, should be addresssed to WEEKS & DIXON, Publishers, East Street. ALMANAC for 1860, printed on a neat card, with Ashburton Direc tory, Postal and Railway Guide, can be obtained gratuitously at the “ Guardian ” Office. FORMS PRINTED “To Let” and “ For Sale ” —can be obtained at th* Herald Office.
NOTICE TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. WHEN you want any Copper, Zinc, Iron, or Tinware made or re paired, it will be to your interest to con sult JOSEPH HYDE, Moore street, Ashburton, And he will cure all complaints cheaply. 469 g T. CHAMBERS, GOT AND SHOEMAKER, Bast Street, Ashburton. Boots and Shoes of all kinds Sewn or Pegged. Repairs Attended To. 48 TIN WALD STORE.
JAMES E S C O T T, GENERAL STOREKEEPER, IRONMONGER, DRAPER, &c., &c., &c. 390 g FINE Cream-Laid ENVELOPES, No. 6 ; extra secure shape, ONLY 9s. 6d. per IOOO; 500, 55.; 250, 35., NETT CASH. ALSO, BANK NOTE AND LETTER PAPER WEEKS & DIXON, DIRECT IMPORTERS, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL STATIONERS, ASHBURTON “HERALD” OFFICE. T. A. GATES, ABINET MAKER, PICTURE FRAME MAKER, AND UNDERTAKER, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, ASHBURTON. 4 JUST ARRIVED. PAPER BAGS, PAPER BAGS. CjONFECTIONERS, Fruiterers, / Grocers, Drapers, Seedsmen, &c., can be supplied with Paper Bags, all sizes, and Printed or Plain. WEEKS AND DIXON, General Printers, East rtreet North. Ql CHOOL Requisites and Artist M ite rials. H. M. JONES, Static ler, - Bari Snuare. a I ENVELOPES, NOTEPAPER, EN ii VELOPES, NOTEPAPER.—The - cheapest ever offered in Ashburton, at the Herald Office, Wholesale Stationery s Depot, Saunders’ Buildings.
MARBLE CHIMNEY PIECES— ALL PATTERNS AND DESIGNS. WASHING, WRINGING, MANGLING MACHINES-ALL SIZES IN STUCK. Business Notices. IRONMONGERY. IRONMONGERY. CHEAPEST HOUSE IN CHRISTCHURCH. F. CROSS & CO., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL IRON MO NGBES, Corner of Colombo and Hereford Streets, opposite Bank of New Zealand, CHRISTCHURCH, BEG to call the attention of their Customers and the public generally to their varied and well-assorted stock of every description of BUILDERS’ AND GENERAL IRONMONGERY, BRUSH WARE, &c., &c.; also, always on hand, a large stock of Oils, Paints, Paperhangings, Varnishes, &c, ; also, now landing, ex Elmiranda. from New York direct—Two and Three-Pronged Hay Forks, all lengths ; Two and Three-Bow Hay Rakes ; American Scythe Snathes, Lawn every description of Yankee Notions. _ __ , FLY TRAPS ! FLY TRAPS ! FLY TRAPS ! RANGES. RANGES. RANGES. CHEAPER THAN EVER. Stocks of Scotch and Leamington Ranges in the Colonies, and are now offering them at considerably reduced prices, and would call the attention of Architects, Builders, and the public generally to an inspection. RANGES—Watson and Gow’s “Etna,” with cast-iron oven and boiler, 3ft wide—£s. Ditto as above, with oven and side boiler, and bright bands and mould, 3ft. 3in. wide— L 7 10s. Leamington Ranges, all sizes, from 2ft. 9in. to 6ft., and all prices from £4 each. REGISTER GRATES —Fine cast front with brick back—7d. per inch. Ground front and brick back—lOd. per inch. Wrmht’s Patent Bivalve, with steel and ormolu bead, all sizes and patterns, from 60s. each. FURNISHING DEPARTMENT. Being overstocked in this Department we are determined to sell at a little over cost, and give our Customers the benefit of the in creased tarifi, also to make room for shipments now landing, and to arrive, we invite recent arrivals and others to an inspection. We have also now landing ex Hurunui—-OIL CLOTHS, all Widths; CARPETS of every description ; HEARTH RUGS ; Hessians, striped for Cabinet makers; Scrim, &c., &c. Also, to arrive per Hereford, Pleiades, and other vessels—White Lead, Oils, Varnishes, and Colors of every description. Ss* cc All Goods delivered Free within One Mile of Post Office. Country orders carefully packed, and every attention given. 4520
R CULLEN, GENERAL CARRIER . and FORWARDING AGENT, Burnett street, Ashburton. Trains at tended daily, and all orders promptly at tended to. 4COq M R. FRANCIS PHILIP O’REILLY, Barrister, Solicitor, & Conveyancer, TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON, Next Messrs. Orr and Co.’s. 3620 WM. ANDERSON, SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER, Ashburton, Has always in STOCK a complete assortment of every description of Saddlery, Harness, Whips, Saddlers’ Iron mongery, &c., imported direct from Eng land. Goods to order manufactured on the premises of the best Materials, and at the lowest rates. 11
A SHBURTON S TORE. The Oldest Established Business in the County of Ashburton. D. WILLIAMSON AND CO., DRAPERS, GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, TEA, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS. The Best House in Town for MEN’S, BOYS’, AND YOUTHS’ READY-MADE CLOTHING. CELEBRATED BOOT AND SHOE DEPOT. MEDICAL HALL. Established 1874. DRUGGIST, FAMILY AND DISPENSING CHEMIST, Has always in Stock— SPONGES—Honeycomb and Turkey Toilet TRUSSES—Common Circular, Cole’s, Sal mon and Ody’s, Mocmain, &c. ELASTIC STOCKINGS Knee Caps, Wristlets, and Anklets ; Abdominal Belts in Silk and Thread. FEEDING BOTTLES—Mather’s, Maw’s, Dean’s, Stocker’s, Ayrton and Saun* ders’, O’Connell’s, INFANTS’ FOODS—Liebig’s, Hard’s, Neave’s, Ridge’s, Nestle’s. COD LIVER OILS—De Jongh’s, Lang ton’s, Holler’s, Foxe’s, Southall Bros. PERFUMERY—Piesse and Lubin’s, Rim -14 J. M. C AM BRIDGE,
mel’s, Gosnell’s, J'riedenbach’s, Low’s, The Crown Perfumery Company’s HORSE AND CATTLE MEDICINES. HOMOEOPATHIC MEDICINES—Leath and Ross’s, Turner’s, and Martin’s. TEETH CAREFULLY EXTRACTED. 2 BROWN PAPER, strong, and large sheets, at B|d. per lb. WEEKS - AND DIXON, Stationers, East street North (near the Railwry Station), Ash , burton. CHRISTMAS Number Young Ladies’ Journal, London Journal, Family Herald, Family Reader, Boys’ Standard, s &c. Just arrived. H. M. Jones, Sta tioner, Baring Square. / -vFFICE and Pocket Diaries for 1880 Y H. M. Jones, Stationer, Baring Square,
Business Notices. P J. R. CHAPMAN, AINTER, GLAZIER, PAPER HANGER & SIGNWRITER, Importer of Paperhangings, White Lead, Glass, &c. The trade supplied at lowert Wholesale Prices. 17 Auctioneers, &c. J. E. BUCHANAN AND CO., AUCTIONEERS, LAND AND ESTATE AGENTS, ASHBURTON. PROPERTIES. THE following, amongst other PRO PERTIES, are placed in the Auction eer’s hands for LEASE and SALE: — ASHBURTON— A splendid paddock of 5 acres near Township. Six acres close to N. E. Belt. Sections near Gas Works. House and garden, Burnett St. Capital 4-Roomed House, Peter St. 1 < I ASHBURTON FORKS— , 190 acres with splendid Greek. t 200 acres in crop, fenced and sub divided. Good house and out buildings. WAKANUI— -100 acres near Moffatt’s Mill. 150 acres in crop. SEAFIELD — 400 acres fenced and subdivided. 196 acres fenced and subdivided. DROMORE -400 acres fenced and subdivided. Good Stable and Cottage. CHRRTSEY — A few Township Sections. 150 acres near Railway. J. E. BUCHANAN & Co., 415 g Auctioneers. Public Notices. NEW ZEALAND TRUST AND LOAN COMPANY (LIMITED). CAPITAL ... £1,000,000. SUMS OP £BOO - £20,000 READY TO BE ADVANCED UPON FREEHOLD SECURITIES. Information can be obtained upon appli cation to J. C. M‘DOWALL, Manager, 578 g Hereford street, Christchurch. TO FARMERS. THE UNDERSIGNED are CASH PURCHASERS of WHEAT, OATS, and BARLEY, and are prepared to SHIP WHEAT to the English markets on farmers’ account at the lowest possible cost. P. CUNNINGHAM & CO., 561 g Ashburton and Christchurch. Insurance.
Business Notices. ALWAYS IN STOCK, A CHOICE A S S OR TMENI OS’ OFFICE AND HOUSEHOLD STATIONERY PAPER BAGS, ACCOUNT BOOKS, DIARIES, &o. To Meet the Requirements of the County of Ashburton, WEEKS & DIXON Are now Importing, direct from the makers, Every description of Coijpnercial, Law, anc General Stationery, which [they are in i position to supply, wholesale or retail, at prices that will compare favorably with any house ir the Colony, The Goods now being opened up includ< a Choice Assortment of Plain and Fane} Note Papers and Envelopes, and| some ver} superior kinds.
Commercial and Law Stationery Notepapera in great variety Envelopes of the newest styles Inkstands and Bottles Pens and Penholders Pencils and Pencil Cases Account and Pocket Books, Etc. Biscuit Bags Flour Bags Milliners’ Bags. Wholes axe and Retail.
Liverpool and London and GLOBE INSURANCE COM PANY. Capital £2,000,000. Reserve Fund ... £1,300,000. Grain Insured whilst Growing, in Stock or Stacked. Every other description of Insurance at rates as low as any other office. LOCAL AGENTS. J. Stanley Bruce ... Ashburton. A. R. Markham ... Chertsey4B4o \TORTH BRITISH AND MERCAN TILE INSURANCE COMPANY. Established, a.d. 1809. Capital ... ... ••• £2,000,000 Losses already indemnified... £5,000,000 Reserve £1,156,000 Ashburton Agents— -382g POYNTZ & CO.
LIBERAL DISCOUNT FOB CASH. BOOKS l . (SCRAP, ALBUMS, &0., &c.) We have a small lot of the above, and being desirous of clearing out these articles, we shall be glad to dispose of them at VERY LOW RATES, so as to make room for incoming consigments of General Stationery. WEEKS AND DIXON? Saunders’ Buildings, EAST S t R E E T 1 ■ASHBURTON.
Business Notices. CENTRAL SHOEING FORGE, Tancred street, Railway crossing, (Opposite Orr and Co.’s.) ROBB and BURNS, Agricultural Im plement . Makers, General Black smiths, Wheelwrights, Machinists, &c., beg to announce to the public of Ashbur ton that they have commenced business as above, and hope to merit a share of public support. HORSE SHOEING GUARANTEED TO SATISFACTION. 560 g GREENSTREET FORGE, Ashburton Forks. WILLIAM REYELL, Blacksmith, Wheelright, and Agricultural Machinist, HAYING considerably extended his Business Premises, can guarantee all work entrusted to him to be executed in a thoroughly competent manner, and with despatch. 359 g QHAR LE S REID, ASHBURTON SHOEING FORGE, Corner of East and Dodson streets. A large and varied experience in the manufacture and repair of Agricultural Implements and Machinery, warrants C. R. in guaranteeing sound and satis factory material and workmanship. • Horses safely and scientifically shod on the spot. 262 JOHN A NDERSON, CANTERBURY FOUNDRY, CHRISTCHURCH, Sole Agent for the M'SHERRY GRAIN DRILLS, Will have on sale for next season a full assortment of these machines, varying from 10 to 17 hoes. Hoes, spring and peg, six to seven inches apart. Reapers and Binders by M'Oormick and Wood, Wire and extras for same. All kinds of plough fittings; shares, &c., kept on hand or cast at short notice. Fencing standards and wire, millstones, grindstones, flour dressing silk, leather and indiarubber belting and hose, reaper sections, machine oils, field gates, horse shoes and nails, rivets, bolts, nuts, plate and bar iron, steel, and every requisite for smiths’ work, all kinds of engine and boiler mountings, boiler and gas lubes, &c., &c. Machinery of every description made on the most modern principles and design. Estimates and drawings furnished on application. Indents to Great Britain or America
executed on favourable terms. Sole agent for Aveling and Porter, Rochester, England. 6 and 8-li.p. Trac tion Engines by them on sale. Sole agent for John Wallace and Co., of London and Dundee, manufactures c' Rolled Joists, &c. Sizes, prices, and cata logues on application. 312
tames McDonald, PRACTICAL TAILOR, East street, Ashburton. A good Stock of Tweeds and Cloths on haid. Summer Goods open shortly. 172 Conveyances. METHVEN TO ALFORD FOREST. JOHN TISCH begs to inform the pub lic that his COACH LEAVES AL FORD FOREST DAILY at 9 a.m. fo i the Methven Railway Station, to meet the 11.25 a.m. train from Christchurch and Rakaia, and returns to Alford Forest a t twelve o’clock. Parcels and orders punctually attended to. All unstamped letters taken along the road to be charged at parcel rates. JOHN TISCH, 597 g Alford Forest.
BRICKS. rjIHE UNDERSIGNED havirg COM* PLETED their KILN at Ashburton, are prepared to SUPPLY BRICKS, equal to any made in the Colony, at any Station up or down. Samples to be seen at the Company's Offices, Ashburton, Rakaia, and Yinslowj W. MONTGOMERY & CO [Limited] 32 TOTARA ! TOTARA ! ! TOTARA !! ! NOTICE. To members of County Councils, Road Boards, Contractors, and others. THE undersigned desires to notify that he is prepared to supply SAWN TOTARA (or Black Pine) for Bridges, Culverts Slabbing wells, or other purposes, of any dimensions, and in large or small quanti ties to suit customers. ALPHEUS HAYES, Timber Merchant, East street, Ashburton. N.B.—Building Timber, Firewood, Stakes, &c., now on sale at the yards, East street, near Railway station, at lowest current rates, or can be delivered at any station along the line direct from the mills. ~ Firewood by the truck-load at greatly reduced prices. 067a* 41 w |
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«. STEAMERS LEAVE LYTTELTON AS UNDER. For Wellington Wanaka, This day, March 30. Passengers by 2.40 p. in. train. Fob Napier, Gisborne, Tauranga and Auckland —Rotoraahana, This day, March 30. Passengers by 2.40 p.m. train. Fob Port Chalmers —Maori, This day, March 30. Passengers by 12.10 train. Fob Melbourne, via Bluff— Te Anau, This day, March 30. Passengers by 2 '4O train. Fob Sydney Wakatipu, on Friday, April 2. Passengers by 2.40 train. Fob Akaroa Taiaroa, on Thursday, April 1. Passengers by 12.10 p.ra. train. Fob Picton, Nelson, Taranaki, and Manukau (transhipping at Nelson for West Coast Ports) Wanaka, This day, March 30.
ASHBURTON RETAIL LIST.
MAIL NOTICES.
Mails close at the Ashburton Post Office, as follows : For Christchurch and North at 10.20 a.m. 4.30 p.m., and 8 p.m., daily. For Chertsey at 10.20 a.m daily. For Rakaia M 10.20 a.m and 4.30- p.m daily. For Dunedin, Tinwald Winslow, Hinds, Coldstream, Rangitata, Orari, Winchester, and Geraldine, at 10.20 a.m, daily. For Temuka. Timaru, and South at 10.20 a.m and 3.30 p.m daily. For Greenstreet, Ashburton Forks, Mount Somers, and Ashburton Gorge on Tuesdays and Fridays at 10.30 a.m For Ashton, Waterton, and Longbeach, at J. 15 p.m. daily. For Wakanui and Seafield, on Mondays and Thursdays, 7.30 p.m. W. St. G. Douglas, Postmaster. The next mail for the United Kingdom, via San Francisco, will be closed at Christ church on March 27th, and will be due in London on May 11th. The next mail for the United Kingdom via Brindisi, will be closed at Christ church on April Gth, and will be due in London on May 27th. SYDNEY J. DICK, Chief Postmaster.
The Ashburton Guardian. COUNTY AGRICULTURAL & SPORTING RECORDER TUESDAY, MARCH 30, 1880.
Recent advices from England toll us that it was a fortunate thing for New Zea land that the five million loan was floated before Major Atkinson’s budget was laid before the House of Representatives. He announced an alarming deficit, and had British capitalists been in possession of the figures lie supplied before they con tributed the £5,000,000 loan to the colony, it is very questionable if, at this date, we would have been able to rejoice over the continuance of our ability to get into debt. The capitalists were taken by surprise by the Major’s statement of the colony’s finance, and very naturally they were curious to know how it came that a Premier before his Parliament, and pos sessing, as at least he ought to have pos sessed, a full knowledge of the state of the colony’s money chest, could rush into the money market, with glowing accounts of New Zealand’s financial position, while at the same time he knew that hia Esti mates of the previous year had not been realised by nearly £400,000. The capital ists, trusting to the colony’s previous good name, put their names to its paper in ignorance of the fact that the then Premier had already disposed of a large share of the loan in anticipation. Having lent their money, so to speak, under false pretences, there was a considerable amount of growling done by those who for a time felt themselves taken in ; but the same statement which had caused them so much anxiety contained also what was needful to allay their fears. The Major came forward before the colony with a courageous statement of the facts that his predecessors had concealed—viz., that a deficit existed, and was likely to increase. He pointed out that there had been extravagance in the administration of his predecessors, and for the colony to redeem itself there was only the one course open, that of increasing the revenue by the unwelcome means of taxation. An announcement of this kind is scarcely what would be expected from a new Go vernment, and one with only a small majority—a government who, to live, might be expected to court popularity in every way. But duplicity was not one of the cards the Hall Government relied on. They chose the honest and straightfor ward course of letting the country know the exact position of affairs, and though the knowledge was not of a palatable kind, and was howled at by the Opposi tion as calculated to ruin the colony’s credit in the Home money market, yet the course followed by Major Atkinson has had the effect, not of ruining, but of establishing the credit of New Zealand at Home. The capitalists there, after calmly looking at the state of affairs and consi dering Major Atkinson’s proposals for meeting the deficiency he had announced, had their confidence restored, and there can bo no doubt that, learning the fate of the Grey Government had much to do with the restitution of the colony’s credit, the office of the team who had pulled so unevenly, so blunderingly, and with such costliness to the waggon of state, was a source of satisfaction and com fort, and we may safely say that the know ledge of the true financial situation, and who are now the masters of it, has done more to strengthen confidence in the colony than can be well calculated. The opinion held of our resources, of the fertility of our soil, of our genial cli mate, and the untapped riches that yet lie in the bosom of our mines, is still as high, and with the strengthening belief that the colonies are the only safe and sure investment ground for the surplus wealth of England, we need not fear for the future so far as the popularity of the colony at Home is concerned, either with the laborer, the capitalist settler, or the money-lender. * The amateur players who are to favor us on Friday and Saturday evening with a representation, with georgeous scenic effects, of Hazlewood’s piece “ Ashore and Afloat ” have scared up an agent of the Dramatic Authors' Society, who makes a demand upon the local company of 15s. as a fee for liberty to play the piece, and that sum must be paid before “ Ashore and Afloat ” can be enacted, under a penalty of 40s. to the agent, or at his option the entire proceeds of the perfor mance, together with double costs of the suit in a court of law. Up to the pas sing of the Fine Arts Copyright Act Amendment Act last year, local and even professional players could reproduce the dramatic works in the catalogue of the Dramatic Authors’ Society almost without question, and certainly with impunity so far as the law was concerned ; but the passing of this Act has changed all this, and now it is exceedingly dangerous to attempt amateur dramatic performances without first ascertaining whether the pieces to bo represented are or are not in the catalogue of works for the per formance of which a fee is charge able. It was only a fortnight ago that Mr. E. T. Gillon, of Wellington, the accredited agent of the English Dra matic Authors’ Society, recovered the minimum penalty of 40s. from the Inver cargill Garrick Club for the production by that Club without leave of the farce, “ Hunting a Turtle,” and the costs in the case were something solid. It will hence forth be wise on the part of amateur players, before they advertise a copyright piece to pay the toll that is now de manded by the agent, otherwise conse quences may ensue far more disastrous than being hissed from the platform by an audience of a dozen. Wo are glad to notice that “ Ashore and Afloat” has been licensed, and that there is ‘every prospect of the two representati'-ns of it being suc cessful in the highest degree.
Criminal Assault.— Detective Neill, of Christchurch, on Saturday, arrested a man named Skedgewell on a charge of having committed a criminal assault at Ashburton. Banquet. —We understand that a banquet is to be given by several admirers of the late proprietor of the “Mail” to that gentleman, 'on his return from the North to fight out the libel case. 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. Clean Sheet. —There were no police cases for the R. M. to deal with on Satur day nor yesterday, so that in Ashburton at least the holidays have been observed with commendable decorum. Death of Templeton. —The grand old racehorse, Templeton, mot his death on the Christchurch racecourse yester day. While taking his exercise, by an extraordinary mishap he cannoned against a cow and smashed his shoulder. The injuries were so severe that the gal lant little horse had to be shot. 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 lie received all the attention his case demanded. Wesleyan. —On Sunday last it was announced tiiai the Wesleyan Church would bo lighted with gas next Sabbath ; and that the quarterly meeting of office bearers on Wednesday evening next, would probably be hold at the parsonage, in consequence of the gac'hWs using th# church for laying the pipes,
The Sacking of Mr. Furness’ Shop. —ln connection with the disgraceful rush that was made on Good Friday on the shop of Mr. Furness, when the premises were sacked of everything liftable by the Volunteers, Captain Feld wick, who had command of the Invercargill contingent, denies that any of his men had to do with the affair. Easter Services at St. Mark’s, Rakaia. —On Easter Day, special services were held in St. Mark’s Church, Rakaia. The church had been very tastefully de corated by the ladies of the district, and presented a very pleasing sight. In the morning the attendance was not so good as might have been, but in the evening the Church was crowded. The service in the evening was choral, Mrs. C. H. M'Lean presiding at the organ. Communion. —The sacrament of the Lord’s Supper was dispensed in the Pres byterian Church, Ashburton, on Sunday, when the largest number of communicants that has ever attended on any previous celebration, partook. Suitable sermons were preached by the pastor on the occasion, and in the evening, and large numbers of Presbyterians from the country attended. The elders who assisted at the sacrament wore Messrs Moore, of Waterton, and Henderson, of Methven. Easter Monday. —Yesterday was ob served almost entirely in Ashburton as a holiday, and the day being fine, many of the residents took a day’s outing, all the available conveyances being brought into requisition, from the modest dray to the capacious “Princess” ’bus. The latter rehicle took a large party to Wakanui. The beach, always a refuge at holiday time, had a fair share of pic-nic parties, while not a few pleasure-seekers made for the hills. The crack of the gun was a frequent sound, too, in places that afforded sport for our local shots. Masonic. —At the regular meeting of the Thistle Lodge, 5.0., on Thursday evening, Bro. Quill was installed as W. Master of that Lodge, by Bro. Taylor, P.M., from Lyttelton, assisted by visiting Past-Masters. There was a good attend ance of the Lodge. The new Worshipful Master acknowledged the honor that the brethren had conferred upon him, ex pressing his determination to do all in his power to promote the interests of Masonry and the Thistle Lodge in particular. This Lodge, which is under the Scotch Consti tution, is prospering, and the next meet ing is expected to be held in the new Masonic Hall, Tancred street. Home from the War. —Last night the first instalment of the war-worn army that has been sham-fighting in Christchurch passed through Ashburton on its way south. The rowdiness which characterised their previous passage through the town was almost wholly absent, and only a very few, comparatively, seemed inclined to leave the carriages for a drink. About a dozen made their way across the street to the shop that was sacked on Good Fri day for fruit, and to Mr. Edward Taylor’s for bread, but the main boiy seemed too much done up to care for moving. The little knot of idlers on the platform got up a sleepy cheer, and a harsh-voiced individual iu one carriage called in response for three groans for the Christchurch tucker and ac commodation. These seemed to bo heartily given, and some of the dreamers woke up to join in. The Burnham Accident. —On the Bth of March, it will be remembered, a little three-year old child named Gilpin, had her arm almost severed from her body, and one foot badly crushed, by an accident that happened to her at Burnham Rail way Station. She was a passenger in a train with her mother, who also had an infant in her arms. The train in which they had travelled from Christchurch drew up in a siding to allow another train to pass on the main line. The train in which they were passengers came to a dead halt, and was perfectly still, but some minutes afterwards moved on again a few yards. In the interval the passen gers were getting out, and while the husband of Mrs. Gilpin, who had come to meet his family, was assisting the mother and infant from the carriage, the train made the sudden advance of a few yards referred to. The little girl who was injured was on the carriage platform, and was jerked off, falling before the wheels, which passed over her, and mutilated her as above described. She was taken to the Christchurch hospital, where she died on the 23rd inst. On Thursday last an inquest was hold at the hospital, when, after hearing the evi dence of those who witnessed the acci dent, the railway officials, and the medical men, the jury returned a verdict to the effect that the child had died from diarrhoea and sickness, aggravated by the accident on the railway. They also added a rider suggesting that when a passenger train is drawn on a siding, the passengers should not be allowed to leave the train until it is brought up alongside the plat form, and also that the points should be attended to by the pointsman, and not by the guard.
CORRESPONDENCE.
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To the Editor. Sir, —Can you inform your correspon dent whether onc-pound notes are in cir culation in England I —Yours truly, Paddy Murphy. [One pound notes are not generally in circulation in England. In the north of England they are made use of, but in all the the southern portion of the country from sixty miles north of London they are not in circulation. LI notes are in daily use in Ireland and Scotland, but a shilling discount is usually charged on these when they are presented for cashing in any part of England.]— Ed. A.G.
STATION-MASTER’S UNIFORM.
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 familiar 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 Bt«vre, 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.
FAREWELL SERMON BY THE REV, W. E. PAIGE, M.A.
The Rev. W. E. Paige preached his valedictory sermon at St. Stephen’s Church on Sunday morning, to a large congregation. The retiring incumbent conducted the usual Easter Service in an impressive manner, and at the conclusion of his sermon he spoke as follows in reference to his approaching departure ; “ With the hymns of praise ringing in our ears, with our hearts full of love for our Saviour’s death and resurrection, and with our eyes fixed on the great Easter Day to come, when we shall awake from the dead and stand face t« face with God, Brethren, I bid you farewell. I had hoped to spend many more years among you, if my life were spared. I had looked on this parish as my home, but it was not to be. Some good purpose will, I doubt not, be wrought out by my removal, and I trust I shall see that purpose accom plished. I would fain part from all in love, and remember only the years of peace and happiness I have spent among you ; and I hope that all of you will work heartily together for the cause of Christ, and forgetting past dif ferences, unite in welcomiugmy successor, and thus strengthen his hands and cheer his spirit ; for none of you can know how much our work is made or marred by the deadness or the warmth of our parishioners,; and while I pray that God’s blessing may rest on you and him, I trust that in years to come, when prosperity attends you, you will bestow a kindly thought on one who, many as his faults are, yet did his best, and joined with you in building this and other houses of God, which, under God’s mercy, will prove a blessing to many yet unborn as well as those now living. Use this church, brethren, as God’s temple on earth, as the type of the courts of the temple in Heaven, and though on earth yo see my face no more, may we all meet in Heaven as fellow heirs of the king dom of Christ, and share each other’s happiness. It is so painful for me to say “farewell,” that I had almost decided not to do so ; but I might perhaps have been misunderstood and have given rise to the thought that I left you with un kindly feelings. Brethren, it is not so ; I pray God to bless you in your work here and in your jersons, and I carry away with mo only kindly thoughts towards a parish wherein I trust I still retain many friends and but few enemies. I cannot conclude those remarks better than in the words of the poet, embodying, as they do, the grand principle of success both to the pastor and people. Pray for rny soul. More things are wrought by prayer Than this world dreams of; wherefore let thy voice Rise like a fountain for me day and night • For what are men belter than sheep or goats, That nourish a blind Me within the brain, If knowing God, they lift not hands of prayer, Both for themselves and those who call them friend ? For so the whole round world is every way Bound by gold chains about the feet of God.
THE EASTER MONDAY REVIEW.
[by telegraph.] Christchurch, March 29. There was an enormous attendance at the racecourse to-day, estimated at the lowest computation at 10,000, and said to be the largest ever seen on the ground. The weather was splendid, and not too hot. The strain on the railway resources was very great, especially as they wore only informed yesterday at 4 o’clock that the volunteers would go by rail. Ener mous passenger trains, over a quarter of a mile long, were got off as quickly as possible, and not so much confusion re sulted as might be expected. Some trucks got off the line, and caused a delay in coming back, but there was no other mishap. On arriving at the Race plat form the men were marched on to the course, and there fell out for a little while. The ammunition was served out daring this interval, and after a short spell the bugles sounded the “ Fall in,” when the companies were divided into the following battalions : —Cavalry and artillery on the extreme right, the naval brigade next, and two battalions of infantry one formed of mixed companies. After the centre battalions had been placed in extended order, Colonel Packe, attended by his staff’, rode along the whole length of the brigade. Some little excitement was caused by a member of the Wellington Naval Brigade being carried off the held into an office by some of his comrades. The man—who, with many others of his company, has been suffering from diarrhoea since his arrival—had fallen in a fainting tit. He was attended by Drs. Diver and Dcamer, and soon recovered. At 1.30, the Commanding Officer and his staff having taken up a position at the Union Jack erected opposite the grand stand, the brigades were formed into companies, and marched past In the fol lowing order Cavalry, artillery with guns, companies of artillery, naval brig ade, engineers (Wellington company), Christchurch engineers, Christchurch City Guards. The steady marching of the artillery, naval brigade, engineers (Wellington company), and Christchurch engineers would have done credit to regular troops. A second march past took place inclose column order, between lines formed by the people, in which the artillery companies, naval brigade, Wai pari rifles, Dunedin rifles, Christchurch engineers, and city guards, were _ par ticularly noticeable for their steadiness. A halt was now called, and after a spell the men were put into position for the usual review movements 'which it is need less to detail. When the sham fight was finished the volunteers marched back to town by battalions, by way of the road. This evening there is a grand ball in the Drill Shed.
NATIVE AFFAIRS.
(by telegraph.) (limes Special.) Okato, March 28. A telegram has been received in camp from Colonel Whitmore, announcing that ho will visit the Plains. He is expected here to-morrow. Speculation is rife as to whether his visit is official or private. It is not unlikely that Government has asked him to consult with the commanding officers here relative to the plan of opera tions in the o\ ent of war. Yesterday, the unemployed were armed for the first time with Entields, and drilled. Since the late Parihaka meeting, Te Whiti has been very pouri, and is credited with having said that the first soldiers who crossed the Waipenu (the boundary between Punata and Parihaka) will die. Tohu’s influence is evidently in the ascend ancy.
HARVEST HOME AT CHATMOSS.
At the kind invitation of Mr. James Scott, manager of the Chatmoss estate, a number of Ashburton gentlemen went yesterday morning to the residence of Mr. Scott to celebrate a harvest home, and the occasion was also taken advantage of to contest a game of cricket between the residents 011 the estate and the Ashburton visitors. The guests from Ashburton went by the morning express as far as Winslow, where they were met by a variety of vehicles and several horses, kindly provided to convey them as far as their destination. After one or two amusing adventures the cosy residence of Mr. Scott was reached, where a most sub stantial lunch was awaiting the visitors, for which they were evidently iu readi ness, the keen morning air having pro vided them with as keen an appetite. After lunch the party wended their way to an adjoining paddock, part of which had been carefully rolled on purpose to provide as good a wicket as possible. Sides were chosen by Messrs. Mainwaring and Grant, and the latter gentleman having won the toss, sent the opposing side to the field. There was not much skill displayed by either side, but a deal of amusement was caused by several of the players who were evidently more inclined for fun than for the serious game of cricket. However, the side of Mr. Grant, who were all employed at or near Chat moss, proved to be too much for the visitors, winning a one innings match very easily with 38 runs to spare. The bowling of Fowler and Ben Ede for the Chatmoss team was very destructive, as a glance at the detailed score given below will prove ; CHATMOSS. Grant, b T. C. Ireland ... 9 Fowler, b Martin ... ... 29 Walker, bT. C. Ireland ... o Ben Ede, c Mainwaring b Ireland 2 Hoskins, b Amos ... ... o Osborne, b Amos, ... ... o T. Hayman, c Dixon, b Ireland 2 Jas. Hayman, c and b Martin ... 8 Hail, b Hill ... ... 8 Williams, b Martin ... ... 3 Reese, b Hill ... ... 4 Lowe, b Hill ... ... 1 Counter, b Martin ... ... 1 S. Reeves, b Hill ... ... 2 John Hayman, not out ... o Wright, run out ... ... o Extras ... ... 3 Total ... ... 72 ASHBURTON. Mainwaring, b Ede... ... 2 Hill, b Ede ... ... 3 Eyton, b Fowler ... ... I T. C. Ireland, b Fowler ... O Amos, b Fowler ... ... 3 Martin, b Fowler ... ... 3 Curtis, b Fowler ... ... 9 Jacobson, c Reeves b Ede ... 3 J. Ireland, b L’de ... ... 5 Whally, b Fowler ... ... 1 Dixon, b Fowler ... ... O C. Ireland, c Grant b Fowler ... o Boileau, b Fowler ... ... o J. Williams, c Reeves b Ede ... I Lovett, not out ... ... I G. 1). Branson, b Ede ... 4 G. Williams, b Fonder ... I Extras ... •••7 Total ... •••44 We must not not omit to mention that a ringing cheer was given by the de feated team for their more fortunate and certainly more skilful victors at the close of the match. Immediately after tire game was finished an adjournment was made to the house, where a substantial tea, hospitably prepared by Mr. and Mrs. Scott, was in readiness, after partaking of which Mr. G. D. Branson, on behalf of himself and fellow-visitors, thanked Mr. Scott for the kind manner in which they had been entertained during the day, and expressing the belief that should Mr. Scott see fit on any future occasion to give them a similar invitation to partake of his hospitality, he would find that “ Barkis is willing. ” This was followed bj T cheers being given for Mr. and Mrs. Scott and Mr. Grant, after which the former gentleman briefly replied, con cluding by expressing his satisfaction that the Ashburtonites had been thrashed by the clodhoppers. Active preparations were soon made for catching the 7.10 train at Winslow, and the whole party eventually reached Ashburton at about 8 o’clock, well pleased with the day’s enjoy ment, and we venture to think that not one of the party will soon forget their pleasant trip to Chatmoss, or the princely entertainment of Mr. James Scott.
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( Reuter's 7 elegrams.) London, March 26. The total reserve in notes and bullion in the Bank of England is L 17,375,000. The Duke of Richmond and Gordon, Lord President of the Privy Council, has resigned that position in the Ministry. The Marquis of Hartington made a speech at a Liberal meeting to-day, in which he reiterated the policy set forth in his receut manifesto. He further said that if returned, he would endeavor to establish European concert, and would be prepared to use coercive measures towards Turkey in order to force her to introduce internal reform. Mr. Gladstone is severely indisposed. His illness was caused by over work and strain attending electioneering. March 25. Authentic intelligence has been re ceived with reference to the movements of the Afghan pretender, Abdul Rahman, who recently crossed the river Oxus from Russian territory, and was believed to be arming at Balkh and Badakshan. Abdul Rahman has now joined the Turcoman forces under Mahomraed Isa, near Akocha, 44 miles from Balkh, and presumably in tends to descend upon Cabul should an opportunity offer. The strength of his foi’ce is not known. It is believed that General Roberts is watching his progress, and it is expected that the British troops will secure the town of Oharkar, on the road to Balkh, in order to oppose Abdul Rahman should he advance. The Empress Eugenic, together with her suite, sailed to-day for the Cape. The Queen left for the Continent to day. March 27. It is announced that Prince Leopold will shortly leave England on a tour through Canada and the United States. London, March 24. Arrived Weymouth, barque, from New Zealand. 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 Afghanistan. Paris, March 25. The French Government having re solved to prosecute repressive measures against the Jesuits are about to issue deciees dissolving the Society of Jesus in France, and expelling all foreign members. AUSTRALIAN. 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. Sydney, March 24. Sailed—City of New York, with the outward San Francisco mails. Adelaide, March 25. The official statement of South Austra lian wheat statistics, shows that the total acreage is 1,458,096, producing
14,260,904 bushels. The average yield is nine bushels 47 pounds per acre for past season. Melbourne, March 25. Mr. Higginbotham has been re-instated in his former position of Engineer-in- Ohief of the Railways. of Victoria. Mr. Watson, the late Engineer-in-Ohief, re fuses to accept his old position, and leaves the public service. Arrived—Arawata, from New Zealand. INTERPROYINCIAL. Auckland, March 29. The Ponsonby regatta passed off suc cessfully. The open boat race was won easily by Toy. At the Domain athletic sports, Hutton, of Auckland, beat Frier, of Dunedin, easily for the championship and LSO a side. Hutton won by ten yards in 100 and five in 200 yards. Henderson’s Mill races were well at tended. The principal race was the Hen derson’s Mill Gup of 100 sovs. Golden Crown, 1 ; Malvern, 2 ; Gilderoy, 3. At the Thames volunteer review 1000 paraded, infantry, cavalry, and artillery. There was a large attendance of people. Wellington, March 29. Bishop Redwood and Pastor Chiuiquy were fellow-passengers to San Francisco by the mail yesterday. The steamers Charles Edward and Grafton had a narrow escape from collision in the French Pass on Saturday night. The former managed to back out of the channel in time. The horses Hornby, Tera, Randwick, Clarence, Lara, and Norseman left in the To Anau to-day for the Canterbury races. The Druids’ procession and fete to-day were a great success. The weather was fine. Grant and Poster, the Lincolnshire Delegates, made an inspection of the Kaipara district, before their departure by the outgoing San Francisco steamer. Before they left they stated that their im pressions of New Zealand had been most favorable. They had been received every where most hospitably. In the south, however, they found that all the good agricultural land had passed from the hands of Government, and only some runs remained open, but that was not the sort of land they had been looking for. They were much pleased with the Wai kato, and also with what they had seen of North Auckland. It now remained entirely with Government whether and when they personally return to settle in New Zealand.’ The difficulty in the way is that having been accustomed to farm areas of a thousand acres and upwards, and having capital to bring such an area under cultivation, there were obstacles in the way of obtaining such farms from Go vernment. Te Aroha block, in which they would immediately take up 15,000 acres for themselves and other Lincoln shire farmers, is surveyed into lots not to exceed 300 acres. It appears doubtful whether Government will meet their views by granting larger areas. The De legates have written to the press return ing thanks for the genuine hospitality which they have universally received, and regretting that their obligations are so great, and their time so limited, that they cannot send their acknowledgements in detail.
Hawera, March 27. No political significance is attached to the pounding of Mr. Stevenson’s horses. The animals strayed away, and the Maoris had found them. Everything is quiet, and apparently satisfactory. The camp is likely to shift next week. Hawera, March. 29. The Commissioners had a very satisfac tory interview with Titokowaru, Koperi, and other important chiefs yesterday. They regard the native difficulty as now at an end, although things were very gloomy when they first came. Napier, March 29. The bar is still very bad. The outward English mail was left behind, as the Rotorua was not communicated with. Great indignation is expressed, as it is generally thought the lifeboat could have gone out if started at the proper time. Communication with most of the country districts has been restored, but the coaches are unable to run through the Seventy-Mile Bush. Tanner lost 1500 sheep, and Col. Whitmore 2000 by the floods. 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. The Governor has received a cablegram fx-oui the Governor of New South Wales, stating that Her Majesty’s Ambassador at Raids 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. Wellington, March 29. Bishop Redwood, who leaves by the San Francisco steamer en route for Rome, w’as to-day presented with a highly com plimentary address from the Catholics of Wellington, in replying to which he ex pressed a hope of speedy return with an additional number of priests for the dio cese.
A meeting has been called by the Mayor, at the request of a number of working men, to consider a scheme for constructing the West Coast railway on a land settlement plan. The following resolutions will be proposed; —“ 1. That the Government survey settlements along the line of railway as near as possible ten miles apart, the settlements to be sub divided into 25-acre sections, more or less, according to soil, &c., and to be paid for by balance of wages, or failing that, to run ten years before final payment is demanded.” “ 2. That the price of the land be fixed at L2 pier acre.” “3. That the rate of wages be fixed at Gs., 75., and Ss. per day.” “4. That the Government provide rations at Is. 3d. per head, each man to decide wdiether he will accept a full ration for each member of his family or not.” “5. That in addition to rations each man receive 10s. per week.” “6. That any 10 or 12 men shall have the option of selecting sections contiguous one to the other.” There is a prospect of Wellington oars men taking the challenge of Messrs. White Bros, of Mercury Bay, Auckland. Mr. Batkin, on behalf of the Wellington men, has written to the Nelson Rowing Club, asking them in the event of the challenge being accepted to lend their boat for the race. A telegram received from Taupo to-day says that a magnificent meteor was seen at 9 o’clock last night, which exploded in the south-west with a repeat like tnat of heavy artillery. Westport, March 27. Two ’ruck-loads of the Westport Colliery Company’s coal wei e brought to town on Thursday. More will come on Tuesday. Waiau, March 29. Constable Cartmill and a search party of fifteen residents have just started for the foot of the Cloudy Range to look for a man named Ward, supposed to be lost in that direction. He is a stranger to the district, and was last seen on Thursday, without hat or coat, making for the hills. He has no swag, and as it has been raining incessantly, fears are entertained for his safety. Blenheim, March 27. Information was received here to-day that the schooner Susannah Rose had gone ashore at Flaxbourne last Saturday. The schooner had all her canvas blown away on Friday night, and at 3.30 Saturday morning she struck near the mouth of the river Ure, six miles from Flaxbourne station. The captain and six men jumped off the jibboom into the surf and battled
their way to dry land. Four reached the station on Sunday morning, and the same evening went with the station hands in search of their mates. Two were found on Monday, but the captain is still missing. Further search was made, and his tracks were found on the Ure river. The footmarks wore followed up for three miles along the bank. When found lie was stretched full length in a shallow pool amongst a patch of boulders in the middle of the river. The intervening current being very deep and swift, it was only after a hard struggle that the men got to the captain and con veyed him to the bank. He was stiff from exposure, and could not move a limb. It appears from the captain's own account that, on entering the river to cross, the current carried him off his legs and swept him down some distance. He managed to get hold of a large boulder and kick off his heavy sea boots, but, on relinquishing his hold, was carried to the shallow spot where he was rescued. He had been 50 hours without food or drink, and had got into such a weak state that when his preservers were within 10 yards ho could not answer their calls. Great praise is given to the station hands for the gallant manner in which they accom plished his rescue in the face of a swollen torrent. Dunedin, March 29. 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. The criminal calendar consists of eighteen cases, including two cases of cut ting and wounding, one of horse stealing, live of highway robbery, one of man slaughter, and one of wilful murder. The Dunedin Jockey Club have ap pointed three members of Committee to act with Mr. Moore in framing handicaps for the Queen’s Birthday meeting.
THE COMING RAGES.
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 horse. Titauia 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 stilly. Templeton and Go vernor went for a fast spin, the former going well. Foul Play bad 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.
THE MOUND BUILDERS.
Important archaeological discoveries, (says the London “Times,”) have been made within the last few weeks in the United States among the mounds of the Little Miami Valley, in the State of Ohio. Near the Town of Madisonville an extensive aboriginal cemetery has been explored, which has disclosed many in teresting facts in relation to the pre-his toric mound-building race of that section. Thus far the excavations have extended only over a limited portion of the burial ground. Two hundred skeletons have been taken from the graves already opened, of which number, however, not more than forty or fifty crania could be preserved sufficiently well for measure ment. There appeared to be no constant orientation of the bodies, though many of them were laid in a horizontal position, with the heads directed toward the east or south-east. Some of the skeletons were found lying at right angles to these, but it is worthy of note that all the remains which were associated with the finer vases, pipes, and other choice objects had their heads placed toward the east with slight variations. An examination of the human bones revealed traces of rachitis and syphilis. One bone had imbedded in it a small triangular stone arrow-head, which had evidently occasioned death. Accompanying many of the remains of children, various toys or ornaments of perforated bone and shell and diminutive earthen vessels were found. A large number of the latter were exhumed, vary ing in capacity from a gill to over a gallon This ware is, in some instances, elaborately ornamented with scroll-work, handles in the form of lizards, human heads, etc., and is almost invariably provided, with four handles, placed at equal distances around the circumference. One interest ing specimen is furnished with eight handles arrayed in two horizontal rows, the vessel being two storied, or formed of two separate pots placed one above the other with the bottom of the upper one re moved. The number of these vessels thus far discovered is upwards of 90, the majority of them being found with valves of unio or fresh water mussel, in them, which had evidenty served as spoons. The vases were usually placed around or near the heads of the bodies. Over the surface of the ground vast quantities of broken pottery occurred, indicating the immense amount of earthenware which had been originally buried with the occupants of the graves. In addition to these objects large numbers of stone discs, axes, chisels, flint knives, arrow-heads, ornaments and implements of bone, 12 stone tobacco pipes and two tubes of rolled copper were exhumed. One of the most interesting and unique features brought to light by these excavations is the existence of large numbers of deposits which may be desig nated ashpits. Of these more than 50 have been opened, averaging 3ft. to 4ft. in diameter and 4ft to Gft, in depth. They are composed of layers of leaf mould and sandy clay, burnt earth and charcoal, white ashes, sand and unio shells. Throughout the deposits were scattered fragments of pottery, stone implements, ornaments of shell and stone, and bones of wild animals. That these graves date back to a remote antiquity may be proved by the fact that no objects of European introduction have been found in them. In some instances the skeletons were found directly beneath large trees and occasionally imbedded in a network of roots. One oak tree, whose roots had penetrated the skull of one of the skele tons, measured Gft. 2in. in diameter, and other giants which belong to the original forest that still covers the site of the cemetery measure 154 ft, and 12ft. in circumference. It will be difficult to determine to what particular race or time the people of these graves belonged until further investigations shall have been prosecuted. Excavations are still being made, and not more than a quarter of the cemetery has as yet been examined.
A Murrain in the Mauritius. — A serious epidemic is raging among cattle in the Mauritius. Since the first appearance of this plague in May last, no less than 21,355 cattle have been lost. This is the official number given, and it is believed there are many thousand deaths which have not been brought to official notice. The cattle are dying off at the rate of 3500 a month. The epidemic has also attacked the deer of this island. During Decem ber no less than 384 deer are officially certified to have died from the disease. Of course there are many more which have perished in the forest unknown to the rangers. Large shipments of mules from South America, and horses from Western Australia, have been made to meet the deficiency in draught animals, and large numbers of cattle continue to arrive weekly by steamer from Madagas car,
THE FARMER.
SHEEP BREEDING. [The following article is from the pen of a plains farmer, with some of whose writ ings our readers are already familiar. Me again take the opportunity of exposing the preference we have for the writings of practical men, experienced in the district, and our readiness to give them a place in our columns. 'We would be exceedingly glad to receive contributions —no matter how rough—from our farming friends, on any subject of importance or of interest to agriculturalists, as we know from the notice taken of our “ Plains Farmer correspondent’s contributions by the farmers of the county that the opinions of a practical man are of great weight with those who follow agriculture as a profes sion.] In dealing with the above subject, I am quite aware that I shall be going over controverted ground, and shall have to contend with a large amount of prejudice. It is not my intention, however, to show any favor to one particular breed more than to another ; but to point out their peculiarities, and where best adopted. There are six different breeds propagated in this colony, and each one of these branches off into different shades of type. I will commence with the merino, as these are by far the largest in number, and, taking into consideration the land they occupy, they are no doubt the most valu able. After seeing those exhibited at Christchurch last November, I confess a great deal of mj- prejudice as to their quality and value was taken away ; for if, by careful breeding and good management, that kind of breed can be got to such per fection as what we saw exhibited, then it is a question whether or not they would not compete favorably with any of the long wools, on good paddock land, especi ally after such fearful mistakes as are made in crossing. The next I would mention is the Lincoln. There has been a great rage for this kind, arising no doubt from their great size and heavy fleece ; but uulessthis kind of breed is kept on good heavy land, neither the mutton nor the v 00l will be hea vier per acre than what might be produced by some other breeds, if so great. Early maturity is not one of their characteristics, but if they are kept on rich heavy land they will make heavy returns. The next is the Leicester, and for general , stock purposes on dry land paddocks, I have no doubt the English Leicester, with a good fleece, will give as good returns as any. Their peculiarities are aptitude to fatten and early maturity. I remember hearing a noted breeder of Leicesters say that lie liked the sheep that would stock so thick that one would have to hold up its foot for another to get a bite. This would meet the objection that Leicesters get too fat. Then there is the Romney Marsh. The two leading features in this breed aro that it is not so apt to get foot rot as any other, and will carry more flesh in propor tion to the fat than any other breed. But so far as my observation has gone, it is more ajit to degenerate, both in size and symmetry, than any other breed. There is also the Cotswold breed. Although not so numerous as any others in this colony, yet in England they are very much in favor, and I have carry off the prize for the 1: the Bath and West of England Show. Their leading features are great size and strong constitution, but they are very apt to get close on their wool. Then there is the Downs breed, with many varieties. The South and Shropshire are the two leading ones. The former variety is celebrated for quality of mutton and early lambs, but very deficient in wool. The latter variety seems to be getting into favor with some of our leading sheep breeders, and from what I see in the English papers, they are growing in faver there also. They are larger, and grow much more and better wool than the Southdown, and the mutton is very suit able for this climate. Now I come to what is the most numerous of all—the cross-breed ; and I might say, respecting cross-breeding, that it has been carried on to such an extent, and in such a careless manner, that the majority of sheep brought to market cannot be placed in any other class than nondescripts. Cross ing different breeds of sheep will require a good deal of careful judgment and ex perience to be successful. It is laid down as a rule by most authors on the subject, that in all cases crossing different breeds should be done gradually, and not go to the opposite extreme, which is too fre quently done. I will give an instance from my own experience : In England I kept a flock of Leicesters, and being care ful to select the best rams from the best breeders, I drifted too far into what may be called “high breeding.” The result wes that, although I got high quality, yet the ewes were diffident in wool and con stitution, and attending the Bath and West of England Exhibition at Exeter, I was so taken up with the splendid Cots wolds that I bought a Cotswold ram to go with my high-bred Leicester ewes. The result was that the first cross was every thing I could wish for profit, great size, and heavy wool. After that I bought the highest bred Leicester ram I could get, to go with the young cross-bred ewes ; but, alas, the result was ruinous. It com pletely destroyed uniformity of character, which is of the greatest importance in keeping a good flock of sheep. Now, I will give another result of my experience in this colony. Like most other farmers I began sheep-breeding with Merino 'ewes, and was fortunate in getting one of the best English Leicester rams that has been in Canterbury, which I procured from M'Lean’s flock, which was then the truest to character of any I met with, carrying a heavy fleece, with a strong con stitution and high proof. The first cross was very good (as might be expected from such a ram) carrying heavy fleeces, with a complete uniformity of charac ter. These young cross-bred ewes were put to a half brother, got by their own sire, and out of a Leicester owe, the result being the second cross was better than the first, and might very well be taken for seven-eighths breed. I have no doubt, had I put these young first cross ewes to their own sire the result would have been quite as good, if not better. I believe that to be successful in cross breeding sheep, the nearer you keep to the same line the better, instead of which a great mistake is commonly made by continually introducing new blood, and that of the worst kind of mongrel. The consequence is that you will scarcely find two sheep alike, and frequently two or three different kinds of wool on one sheep. Seeing that wool from the first cross is far superior to the second or third, some will advocate selling off all the young stock and getting fresh merino ewes every year; but if farmers go to the same stock for their rams, and keep on in the same line, their flocks would not degenerate in the second and third cross, as thejr too often do. Some may condemn being what is called “ in-and-in ” crossing with two different breeds is very different to using the same blood of the same breed. But even that is necessary i for preserving purity of blood. It is wel known that there is but one Leicester sheep breeder in England who has pre served the pure original blood by in-and in breeding, and although his stock are poor things to look at, yet the rams will let on hire at a very high figure, and will always improve the breed of othef flocks,
THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, TUESDAY, MARCH 80, 1880.
Butter, inferior to best $ lb O IO to I 0 Eggs, I? dozen I I to I 3 Cheese, prime quality, I? lb O 7 to 0 IO Bacon, prime smoked, lb 0 10 to I 0 Hams i» cloth, 1? lb 1 2 to X 3 Flour in bags, 1? loolb 14 6 to 0 0 Oatmeal, 25th S 6 to 0 0 Lard, lb - 0 9 to 0 0
MESSRS. H. MATSON AND CO., AUCTIONEERS, &c., Hold fortnightly stock SALES at Ashburton and Tinwald. Next sale at the TINWALD YARDS, on TUESDAY, March 30, 1880. Special Entries — 1400 Mixed Ewes and Hoggetts 700 First-class Merinos C. PERCY COX, 27g* Agent, Ashburton. 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 Cotter 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 his 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 NOTICE TO FARMERS. npHE undersigned will be prepared to treat with fanners and others in Ashbur ton, every Wednesday and Saturday, for the PURCHASE of GRAIN, or SHIP MENT on ACCOUNT of GROWERS. JOSEPH CLARK. February 23, 1880. 550a* THE NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY r AS started about five years ago. The proprietors at first in tended to manufacture for the Trade only, but, owing to the persistent op position of importers and Shop keepers who could make a better profit on the imported article, they were compelled in self defence to open Branches for the sale of their goods direct to the public. In this they but followed the example of some of the largest manufacturers at home, and the Public, by purchasing at the undermentioned Branches, will SAVE THE PROFIT OF MIDDLEMEN, AND OBTAIN A SUPERIOR ARTICLE. BRANCHES. Invercargill Christchurch Wellington Dunedin Ashburton Auckland Oamaru Nelson New Plymouth Timaru Wanganui Napier A SINGLE GARMENT AT WHOLESALE PRICE. W. SPARROW, Manager, Ashburton Branch, 588g* New Zealand Clothing Factory. MOUNT SOMERS ROAD BOARD. TAKE NOTICE that the VALUA TION LIST for the year 1880, as amended, is now OPEN for inspection at the Road Board Office, Mount Somers. All objections thereto must be left at the Road Board Office, Mount Scmers, on or before the Third day of April, 1880, addressed to the Court; and a copy of every such objection must be left at the Mount Somers Road Board Office, not less than Seven days before the next sitting of the said Coux't. c. J. WENTWORTH COOKSON, June. Clerk to the Mount Somers Road Boaid. Mount Somers, jMarch 13 th, 1880. OHg |
AG/1880/AG_18800330/MM_01/0003.xml | 3,617 | THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, TUESDAY, MARCH 30, 1880.
Edmiston Bros. & Gundry. CLEARING SALE. TO FARMERS, CONTRACTORS, AND OTHERS DRAUGHT HORSES; DRAYS, ¥ AND FARMING IMPLEMENTS. Messrs, edmiston bros. and GUNDRY, in conjunction with Mr. F. Pavitt, have been favored with instructions from Mr. George Parkin to sell BY PUBLIC AUCTION, ON THURSDAY, Ist APRIL, 1880, At his Farm, about three miles from Ashburton, and three miles from Dro more, adjoining Cuff and Graham’s, The whole of his FARMING STOCK AND 8 2 3 8 1 ■ 3 1 2 1 3 130 IMPLEMENTS, Consisting of FIRST-CLASS DRAUGHT HORSES HACKS DRAYS AND FRAMES SETS HARNESS D. F. PLOUGH SETS HARROWS CAMBRIDGE ROLLER BROADCAST SEED SOWERS CHAFF CUTTER REAPERS AND BINDERS ACRES TURNIPS etc., &c., etc. Sale at 1 o’clock. EDMISTON BROS., & GUNDRY, 654g-247c Auctioneers. H. Matson and Co. TATTERSALL’S. ALTERATION OF DATE OF SPECIAL SALE FEOII TUESDAY, APRIL G, TO THURSDAY, APRIL 8. Messrs h. matson & co. beg to announce their intention (at the request of numerous constituents) of hold ing a SPECIAL SALE OF COUNTRY HORSES AT TATTERSALL’S, ON , APRIL 8 NEXT. The following are entries and particulars already received : Account G. H. Moore, Esq., A draft of QA Mixed Horses, from the Glcn mark Station. Detailed particulars next week. Account D. H. Potts, Esq., QA 3-year old Unbroken Colts and Fillies, by the celebrated horse Dick. This line comprises a really splendid lot of young horses. They are well grown, and calculated for hack or carriage purposes, presenting an opportunity that seldom offers. Account John O’Neil, Esq., ~t Q Mostly Unbroken, 2 and 3-year- J_/C old Colts and Fillies, by Mar mion, Blueboy, Barbarian, and Young Peer. Also a number of first-class Draught Colts. gHUP-SDAY 12 Account James Fisher, Esq., 3,4, 5, and G-year-old Light Draught, Cab, or Spring-Cart Horses, all thoroughly broken and good workers. Account R. Dawber, Esq., German Bay, 6 Broken and Uni Token Draught and Light Harness Horses, all young. JO 120 Account other owners, Mixed Horses. Horses. Particulars in future advertisements. THURSDAY, APRIL 8. Entries confined to country lots. G3oo H. MATSON & CO. Auctioneers.
Amusements. FIRST TIME IN NEW ZEALAND ! ! TOWN HALL. npHE Amateur Dramatic Club, bavin" § obtained special license under the Authors’ Copyright Act, WILL PERFORM, ON FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, April 2 and 3, The Nautical Drama entitled “ASHORE AND AFLOAT,” With a magnificent cast of 25 characters, accompanied with 17 sets of splendid sceneiy. Full particulars in handbills. Admission —Front seats, 35.; back, 25.; gallery, Is. Doors open at 7.30 ; commence at 8. OG4g TIT ANTED, a strong BOY, accustomed to horses, and to be generally useful. Apply Herald Office. CGGt; McSKERRY DRILLS. SHIPMENT of these celebrated _ Drills is expected shortly to arrive, ley will range in width from 6 feet 6 Inches (12 Hoppers) to 10 feet (17 Hoppers). Orders taken by the undersigned, FREDK. PAVITT, Ashburton, For the SOLE AGENT, JOHN ANDERSON, Canterbury Foundry.
H. Matson and 00, CLEARING SALE. FRIDAY, APRIL 2, 1880. ASHBURTON SALE YARDS. Horses, Cattle, Reapers and Binders, Drays, Harrows, Horse-power Chalf-cuttcr, eta, etc. Double - furrow (Reid and Gray’s) Plough, Harness, etc. Messrs, h. matson & co. (in conjunction with Messrs. Friedlander Bros.) have received instructions from the Administrator of the Estate of the late Mr. John Joyce, TO SELL 1!Y PUP.LIC AUCTION, ON FRIDAY, APRIL 2, iSBo, At 12 o’clock sharp, At the Ashburton Yards (Removed for convenience of sale), 11 draught marcs and geldings, guaranteed staunch ; 2 two-year colts, 9 yearling fillies by Glen roy, 1 yearling colt by Glenroy, 2 draught foals by Prince Royal, 2 hacks, G dairy cows, 2 calves and 1 bull, 2 reapers and binders by McCormick, in good order ; 1 reaper, G fans by Hornby, 3 drays, 2 sets harrows, 1 wooden roller, shaft and loading harness, 1 horse-power and chaff-cutter, nearly new ; 2 double-furrow ploughs, Reid and Gray , plough harness, etc., etc.; 74 head of fat and stoie cattle, mostly three year old steers ; and other articles too numerous too par ticularise. The Auctioneers would draw the atten tion of farmers and others to the above sale, as the horses, cattle, and implements are really very good. Remember day of sale— FRIDAY, APRIL 2, 1880. Luncheon at half-past eleven. Terms easy, at sale. Sale at 12 sharp. Without reserve. H. MATSON & CO., 638 g Auctionoerr, ASHBURTON. GRAEAT CLEARING SALE OB' TWO FIRST-CLASS FARMS AND FARM STOCK. Messrs h. matson & Co. have received instructions from Mr. Benjamin Ede to Sell by Public Auction at his Farm, 11 miles from Ashburton, ON FRIDAY, APRIL 9th, 1880, 15 draught marcs and geldings, in cluding prize-takers; draught stallion Heather Jock,good stock getter and excellent worker ; several farm drays, Yankee wagon, a very large quantity of first-class chicken wheat, 100 well-bred pigs (extra good), 75 head of cattle, including milch cows, springers, and fat and store young cattle ; 1,100 sheep, store ew r es and wethers, and a large number of sundries, too numerous to particu larise ; harrows, ploughs, harness, etc., etc. Also, at the same time and place, Seafield Farm, containing 231 acres of very good agricultural tural land, situated in the Waka nui district, sub-divided into two paddocks, securely fenced, well watered, and all in stubble. Terms easy at sale. Also, under instructions from Messrs. Clark and Ede, they are autho rised to sell that splendid farm lately tire property of Mr. James Johnstone, and known as Rox burgh, and situated on the Ash burtsn Forks, and containing 230 acres. Roxburgh Farm, if well looked after and tilled pro perly, is the best 230 acres in the Upper Ashburton. Terms easy at sale. Land sale takes place at 1 o’clock. Lun cheon at 11 o’clock. Clearing sale at 12 o’clock sharp. H. MATSON & CO., G3Gg Auctioneers. WITHOUT RESERVE.
SPLENDID INVESTMENT IN LEESTON DISTICT, WAKANUI DISRICT, UPPER ASHBURTON DISTRICT W/TESSRS. H. MATSON & CO., in Lt-S- conjunction with Messrs. Fried lander, Bros., have received instructions from the administrator of the Estate of the late John Joyce, TO SEEL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, At their Land Sale Booms, on SATURDAY, APRIL 10, 1880, At 2 o’clock p.m., The following really magnificent Free holds and households. Lot I.—Freehold, consisting of 75 acres of very rich agricultural land, situate in Lecs'on district, Being rural sections 5951 and 5052. The land is thoroughly fenced with live fences into convenient sized paddocks. These sections are both now in wheat stubble, being the first crop after having been laid down for a very long time in grass. These sections will be sold separately. Lot 2.—The goodwill of the lease of an educational reserve No , consisting of 159 acres of first class land, having about seven years to run, at the absurdly low rental of ss. per acre. This land is situated close to Kil linchy. All laid down in Eng lish grass, securely fenced with gorse, water in every paddock, and is admitted to bo some of the finest grazing land in the pro vince. Lot 3.—200 acres really good agricul tural land (freehold) situated on the Wakanui, securely fenced, and sub-divided into four pad docks, with live fences, good dwelling house, stock yards, and all needful accessories for pro perly working a first-class farm Lot 4. agricultural land, adjoining the well known property of Messrs. Gould and Cameron. The land is well fenced, and sub-divided into six paddocks. Upon it there is a new four-roomed house, and 8-stalled stable, with chaff house attached ; also 2 acres of garden planted with fruit trees. 140 acres of this farm is laid down with English grass. The balance is in stubble after a first crop. Lot 5. —293 acres of freehold land similar to the above, and im mediately adjoining it. The land is fenced and divided into 2 pad docks, 100 acres is in wheat stubble after the first crop, the balance is in turnips. Remember the date, SATURDAY, April 10, 1880. Terras easy at sale —Luncheon at 1 o’clock. Sale at 2 o’clock sharp. H. MATSON & GO., 637 g Auctioneers. To Let. TO LET—A TWO-ROOMED COT TAGE on the East Town Belt. Apply, D. M'KENZIE, GSB"-24Gc Ashburton Hotel. CHINIQUY’S LECTURES.—Just Ar rived, New Edition H, M. Jones, Baring Squcre,
H. Matson and Co. THE GREAT Fairfield Estate. CLOSE TO THE TOWN OF ASHBURTON. . THE GRANARY AND STOCK DEPOT OF CANTERBURY. TOWN SECTIONS, DAIRY FARMS, AND FARMS. SPLENDID POSITION. MARKETS CLOSE AT HAND. CERTAIN INCREASING VALUE. THURSDAY, APRIL 22, TWO O’CLOCK. Messrs, h. matson & co. have received instructions from the Free holders (in coni unction with MESSRS, ACLAND, CAMPBELL & CO.), TO SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, AT THE TOWN HALL, ASHBURTON, ON THURSDAY, 22ND APRIL, 18S0. At 2 o’clock p. m., ALL THAT PORTION OF THE FAIRFIELD ESTATE, Situated in the immediate neighborhood of the Town of Ashburton, COMPRISING 2000 ACRES 2000 Subdivided into— -Ist—CONVENIENT ASHBURTON SU BURBAN SECTIONFORBUILD ING PURPOSES, VIjILA RESI DENCES, &c., &c. 2nd—PROFITABLE DAIRY FARMS FROM FIVE TO TEN ACRES. 3rd—BEAUTIFUL FARMS OF FROM FORTY ACRES UPWARDS, Thus bringing this highly favoured dis trict within the reach of all classes of purchasers. The enormous yield of grain from lands in this immediate neighborhood, and its favourable [position, gives this property an unusual high-class value. The Ashburton is rapidly becoming the great central depot for grain and stock, and a largo active population is settled there. Buildings, warehouses, and gra naries and erected, and extending in all directions. Any special water supply adapted for the Town of Ashburton could easily be applied to this estate, and an abundant supply can readily bo obtained from sink ing wells at a very small depth. This property is situated in close con tiguity to the Town of Ashburton, and very near to the Great Southern Railway. The soil is rich alluvial. It has, there fore, the immense advantages of certain increasing value, markets for its produce close at hand, with railway facilities for taking advantage of every market, homo or foreign. It is expected that the return of the Lincolnshire Delegates to England will have the effect of sending large numbers of settlers with means to this province and district. A largo Government reserve has been made adjoining this property, for Govern ment railway workshops, which will neces sitate, when established, a largo working population being settled there. Arrangements will he made for the con veyance of intending purchasers by rail way at greatly reduced rates, upon the day of sale. The terms are made easy to suit all classes. TITLE : CROWN GRANT.
THURSDAY, APRIL 22. 2 o’clock. Luncheon at 1 o’clock. For further particulars, plans, &c., apply to the AUCTIONEERS, MESSRS. MILES, HASSAL&CO.; And MESSRS. ACLAND & CAMPBELL, 644 g Christchurch. J. E. Buchanan and Co. SALE OF BANKRUPT STOCK, AND PREMISES. ALPORD FOREST. Messrs, j. e. buchanan &co. have received instructions from the Trustee in the Estate of James Stevens, Alford Forest, to sell by Public Auction, on THURSDAY, APRIL ist, At the promises of the above, the whole of the Stuck-in-Trade and General Effects, comprising— Groceries Crockery Ironmongery Drapery ~S Horse 1 Spring Cart Set Harness etc., Sundries, etc., etc. Also, THE STORE late in the occupation of the above, AND 2 ACRES 2 First-class Land, being part of R.S. Lll9. Sale at eleven a.m. A first, class opportunity for an energetic man. J. E. BUCHANAN & CO., G 390 Auctioneers. Advertisements received for the GUARDIAN up to 9 p.m. at the scale charges, afterwards at double rates or insertion over the leader]
Public Notices. A GLAND, CAMPBELL, AND CO., Auctioneers, Land, Stock, and General Agents. WOOL AND GRAIN BROKERS. Christchurch, Ashburton, and South bridge. We beg to inform our constituents and the public that we have made arrange ments with Mr. W. R. Boyle to take charge of our Ashburton Branch, and to act as our Agent there. Mr. Boyle will make arrangements for Sales of Stock, Farms, &c., and is au horised to receive and pay all moneys on our behalf.
The fortnightly Sales of Stock, &c., at Ashburton and Tinwald, will be held as heretofore. Account Sales rendered with care and promptitude. ACLAND CAMPBELL, & CO. W. R. BOYLE, 228c-6520 Ashburton. Y. Mm R. OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR, OF ELECTORS. Ashburton, March 19th, 1880. "jpiORMS of application to be placed on the Electoral 801 l of the Coleridge Dis trict can be obtained at this Office. C. PERCY COX, G27g Registrar of Electors. BE JAMES STEVENS’ BANKRUPT ESTATE, ALFORD FOREST. ALL persons indebted to the above estate will require to pay their ac counts at once to Mr. John McDonald, at the Store, Alford Forest, whose receipt will be sufficient. All accounts not paid on or before the 12th April will be sued for without further notice. ANDREW ORB, 624 g Trustee. v SiiiS r LAND TAX ACT 1878. SECTION 45. VALUATION FOR NEW ZEALAND. CANTERBURY DISTRICT. NOTICE WHEN LAND TAX IS PAYABLE. "TVTOTICE is hereby given, that in pur -1 suance of the 45th section of the Lands Tax Act, 1878, the Land Tax for the Land Tax District of Canterbury will be payable on the first day of April next, and that the same must be paid to the Collectors appointed to receive the same at the following places, at the time set opposite each : Date : Ist April 1880, and following days. Honrs ; 10 a. m. to 3 p. m., and on Saturdays 10 a.in. to 12 noon. Borough of Ashburton and County of Ashburton. Postmaster, Ashburton. E. C. LATTER, Deputy Commissioner. Date—llth March, 1880. Co4g
GRAIN. ROYSB, STEAD. & CO. arc prepared to PURCHASE GRAIN or to malic ADVANCES ON GRAIN consigned to them for sale or ship ment. C. PERCY COX, Agents for ROYSE, STEAD, & CO., 41)3 a Ashburton. Lost. A Brown Mare PONY, about 13 hands high, no brand visible. Finder will be rewarded upon giving information to 659 g SAUNDERS BROS. lOST, between Mount Somers and J Yaletta Station, on Saturday last, a PURSE containing two one pound notes, 15s. in silver, and a cheque, No. D 7061, on the Union Bank of Australia for £9 2s. Cd., drawn by J. Hood in favor of Mrs. Cox, dated 27th March, payment of which has been stopped. Anyone bring ing the same to Mr. Hood, Mount Somers, or Mr. Gavin, Ashburton, will be re warded. CG7o Tenders. MOUNT SOMERS ROAD BOARD, TENDERS. nnENDERS are invited for the following a works : Contract No. 3 —Ashburton Gorge road —Formation, metalling, &c., 21 chains. Contract No. 4—Township road—Re formation, &c., 1334 chains. Contract No. s—Boundary road— Cuttings, ford, Ac., 6 chains. Tenders, endorsed with the name and number of the work, to be sent in, addressed to the Chairman, on or before noon on MONDAY, April 5, 1880. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. C. J. WENTWORTH COOKSON, Jun., Clerk to the Mount Somers 6G5a Road Board. NEW TRINTING MACHINERY,. FOR P RINTING LADIES’ AND GENTLEMEN’S VISITING CARDS FROM COFFER PLATE. Specimens and prices on application at the EVENING HERALD AND GUARDIAN OFFICES, Saunders’ Buildings, ASHBURTON.
Building Materials. Ashburton steam saw mills SASH AND DOOR MANUFACTORY. G. PARKIN, Proprietor, BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR. Moore Street, Every description of Timber and Building Materials in Stock and supplied on most reasonable terms. Plans prepared and Estimates Given oil shortest notice. the 26 Business Notices. BREAD!BREAD! Co-operative Bread and Biscuit Factory. Triangle, Wakanui Road, Ashburton. A. THIELE, BEGS to inform the public that he is now in a position to SUPPLY BEST BREAD, Gd. per 41b. loaf, unsur passed. Delivered daily to all parts of the Borough, also, Confectionery, Ac. Mixed Biscuits reduced from Is. to Bd. per lb. Wedding Cakes made to Order. 986a-5700 TO FARMERS, LIVERY STABLE KEEPERS, SPORTING MEN, AND OTHERS OWNING HORSES. GEORGE KIDD, Moore Street, BEGS to announce the fact that the PRICE for SHOEING hacks and light draught HORSES is now REDUCED to 7s. per set, and that all horses of this description will be specially attended to by himself. Horses liable to cut are shod on a prin ciple of George Kidd’s own invention, which has proved an effectual cure for brushing. All kinds of blacksmith’s work, and repairs to agricultural machinery of any description done on the shortest notice. GEORGE KIDD, 75c-52G0 Moore street, Ashburton. Educational. GOODGER begs to inform the Ladies of Ashburton that she opens a Private School on MONDAY, March 15, at Mr. Jones’, Stationer, Baring square. Terms : English ... ... One Guinea. French ... ... ~ Music ... ... ~ Referees : The Very Revd. Dean of Christchurch, and J. P. Restell, Esq. 124c-5C9a Conveyances.
THE LONGBEACH COACH ! f'i EORGE WILLCOCKS respectfully acknowledges the liberal support which he has received during the short time his Coach has been running, and solicits a continuance of the same. The fares by Willcocks’ coach are exactly 3d. per mile ordinary fares, and lid. per mile for Saturday return. They are as under — Longbeach to Ashburton, ordinary 55., return Bs. Waterton to Ashburton, 3s. Gd. ordi nary, Gs. return. Ashton to Ashburton, 3s. ordinary, ss. return. Wheatstone to Ashburton, 2s. Gd. ordinary, 4s. return. SINGLE FARE RETURN ON SATURDAYS. The coach loaves the Booking Office, Quill’s Commercial Hotel, each day at 3.15 ; Post Office, 3.30. 2920 ECOOKSON, Wills Street, runs the , MAIL COACH from Ashburton Railway Station to Green Street, Alford Forest, and Mount Somers, every Tuesday and Friday, returning Wednesday and Saturday at 8 p.m. Hotels. BUTLER’S FAMILY HOTEL, ASHBURTON. J. F. BUTLER (Late of Arahura, West Coast) to inform his friends and the public generally that he has opened the above large and commodious hotel, which is situated at the CORNER OF CASS AND HAVELOCK STREETS, And is convenient to the Railway Station. Excellent accommodation for travellers, families, and boarders. All wines and spirits of vhe best brands. One of Alcock’s best billiard tables. 965a-4170 For Sale. LAND. LAND. -jyrESSRS. POYNTZ & CO. have received instructions to OFFER FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY, AN UNIMPROVED FARM of 400 Acres, in one or two lots. The land is of fair quality and situated within four miles of a Railway Station on the main lino 1970
Business Notices. T. E. HODDEE AND COMPANY. T. R. HODDER & GOMPv’S GREAT CLEARING SALE OF Drapery , OLOTIETIItTG-, MILLINERY, BOOTS, 85c., AT THE Liberal Discount TWO SHILLINGS AND SIXPENCE IN THE POUND, CONTINUES UNTIL SATURDAY, MAEOH 27. T. R. HODDER AND COMPANY.
Business TO FARMERS. fpHE undersigned are CASH BUYERS Of Wlieat and other Grain, or will make LIBERAL ADVANCES On shipments to London on grower’s account. DEEEING’S TWINE BINDER. NOTICE TO FARMERS, have this day APPOINTED MESSRS. FRIEDLANDER BROS. SOLE AGENTS for the DEEDING TWINE BINDER for the county of Ashburton. MASON STRUTHERS & CO. Christchurch 10th. February, 1880. * The Deeriiig Twine Binder AWARDED GOLD MEDAL At Ashburton, six machines competing. THE PEERING TWINE BINDER took the SPECIAL PRIZE • at the Oamaru trial etc.
JJ AVING been appointed sole agents for the above machines, we are now prepared to TAKE ORDERS for the coming season. As only a LIMITED NUMBER can be supplied, all who wish to make certain of securing those favorite machines fo next season should order before the depar ture of next San Francisco Mail. FRIEDLANDER B R ° S AGENTS FOR THE COLONIAL FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND SOLE AGENTS FOR THE CELEBRATED ALTHOUSE SELF - REGULATING WINDMILLS.
Business Notices. . VALUE EXTRAORDINARY. THE Great Bargains OP THE SEASON. GREAT CLEARANCE SALE FOR THIRTY DAYS. ORE AKD CO. HAVING resolved to clear out the Balance of the Bankrupt Stocks purchased by them during the Season (amounting to over ten thousand pounds) regardless of cost so that they may commence the Autumn Season with en tirely a new Stock, ORR AND CO. Will also offer several cheap lots pur chased by them during the late depression. Special Bargains. 90 Pair Twilled Kaiapoi Blankets at 4s. under the usual price. Kaiapoi Flannel at Is. 4d., Is. 6d. to 2s. English Flannel at Is., Is. 2d., Is. 6d., to Is. 9d. Prints at sd. and 6d., worth 9d. Brown Hollands, 7d. to Is. COSTUMES, 56 Costumes at 215., worth 355. 6d., a Bargain. 64 Print Costumes at 7s. 6d. to 12s. 6d. } worth 20s. 1700 yards Dress Goods, Alpaccas, at Bd., lOd., and Is. MILLINERY. Trimmed and Untrimmed Hats at half price. 2 Boxes Flowers, sold at 6d. per spray. Ladies’ Underclothing at very much under usual prices. 20 Dozen Stays at 3s. 6d., 45., 4s. 9d., to ss. 6d. CLOTHING. Men’s Suits at 15s. under usual prices. Boys’ Suits at 15s. Od. to 355. Youth’s Suits at a little over half-price. Braces, Ties, Collars, Socks, and Shirts, unusually cheap. 20 Dozen Harvest Shirts at Is. 6d. to 2s. 6d. BOOTS Men’s Boots still sold at Bankrupt prices. Youth’s Boots in great variety. Ladies’ Kid Boots at old prices. 1 Case Children’s Boots at Is. and Is. 6cL, a bargain. TAILORING DEARTMENT. WE HAVE MUCH PLEASURE IN ANNOUNCING TO THE PUBLIC THAT A Tailoring Branch HAS BEEN OPENED IN CON NECTION WITH OUR CLOTHING DEPARTMENT, HAVING MADE ARRANGEMENTS WITH MESSRS. CRAIGHEAD AND CO. (LATE OF EDINBURGH AND SAN FRANCISCO), PRACTICAL TAILORS, TO M.kKE UP ALL ORDERS EN TRUSTED TO US IN THE VERY BEST STYLE. A PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED. SCOTCH, ENGLISH, and COLONIAL TWEEDS IN GREAT VARIETY.
THE CELEBRATED BLARNEY TWEED (CORK) KEPT IN STOCK. FANCY COATINGS IN GREAT VARIETY. SUITS from SA 4s. DRESSMAKING DEPARTMENT. Dresses, Costumes, and Jackets made up to order, under the superintendence of a first-class Dressmaker. WEDDING & MOURNING ORDERS PUNCTUALLY ATTENDED TO. OER AND CO. IMPORTERS ASHBURTCN AND RAKAIA, |
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THE EXPRESS TRAIN. “ The engine gave a long shriek of horror, that made me start as if it were Blakeley’s own voice. “The next instant we rushed out of the station, and dashed through the low lying farms at a speed -which seemed dangerous to me. “ ‘Putin more coal,’ said Blakeley. “ I shovelled it in. “ ‘ We are going very fast, Blakeley,’ I ventured. “He did not answer. His eye was fixed on the steam gauge ; his lips closely shut. “ ‘ More coal !’ “ 1 threw it in. “The fields and houses began to fly past but half seen. We were nearing Sunbury. Blakeley’s eye went from the gauge to the face of the timepiece and back. He moved like an automaton. There was little more meaning in his face. “‘More!’ without turning his eyes. “ I took up the shovel —hesitated. “ Blakeley ! We’re going very fast. We’re going at the rate of sixty miles an hour. ’ “ ‘ Coal!’ “I was alarmed at the stern, cold rigidity of the man. His pallor was be coming frightful. “I threw in the coal. “ At least we must stop at Sunbury. He had told me that was the next halt. “ The little town approached. As the first house came into view, the engine sent out its shriek of warning ; it grew louder, louder. We dashed up to the station, where a group of passengers waited, and passed it without the halt of an instant. I caught a glimpse of the appalled faces of the waiting crowd. Then we were in the fields again. “The speed now became literally breathless ; the furnace glared red-hot. The heat, the velocity, the terrible ner vous strain of the man beside me, seemed to weight the air. I found myself draw ing long stertorous breaths, like one drowning. I heaped in the coal at intervals, as he bade me. ” “ I’d have done nothing of the kind !” interrupted ore of the listeners. “ The man was mad.” “ I did it because I was oppressed by an odd sense of duty, which I never had in my ordinary brain-work. I had taken this mechanical task on myself, and felt a pressure upon me to go through with it, at any cost. -“ I know now how it is that dull, ignorant men without a spark of enthus iasm, show much heroism sometimes, as soldiers, engineers, captains of wrecked vessels. “ It is this overpowering sense of routine duty. It is a finer thing than sheer bravery, to my notion. “ However, I began to be of your mind, Wright, that Blackeley. was mad, labour ing under some frenzy from drink, though I had never seen him touch liquor. “He did not move hand nor foot, except in the mechanical control of the engine, his eye going from the gauge to the timepiece with a steadiness that was more terrible and threatening than any gleam of insanity would have been. ‘ ‘ Once he glanced back at the long train sweeping after the engine, with a headlong speed that rocked it from side to' side. , “ You would catch glimpses of hundreds of men and women talking, reading, smok ing, unconscious that their lives were all iri the hold of one man, whom I now' strongly suspected to be mad. “ I knew by his look that he remem bered that their lives were in his hand. He glanced at the clock. “‘Twenty miles,’ he muttered. Throw on the coals, Jones, the fire is going out.’ “ I did it. Yes, I did it. There was something in the face of that man that I could not resist. Then I climbed forward and shook him by the shoulder. - “ ‘ Blakeley,’ I shouted, ‘ You are run ning this train into the jaws of death. ’ ; “ ‘ I know it,’ quietly. “ ‘ Your wife and child are on it.’ “ ‘ Ha ! ’ “He staggered to his feet. But even then he did not take his eye from the gauge. “ ‘ In a minute “ ‘Make up the fire,’ he said, and pushed in a certain valve. “ •’ I will not.’ “ Make up the fire, Mr. Santley,’ very queitly. “‘ I will not. You may murder your self and w r ife and boy, but you shall not murder me. ’
“He looked at me. His kindly grey eyes glared like those of a wild beast. But he controlled himself in a moment. “ ‘ I could throw you out of this door, and make short work of it; but look here, do you see the station yonder ? ’ “I saw a thin whip of smoke against the sky about five miles in advance. “ ‘ I was told to reach that station by six o’clock. The express train meeting us is due now. I ought to have laid by for it at Sunbury. I was told to come on. The track is a single one. Unless 1 can make that siding in three minutes, we will meet it yonder in the hollow. ’ “ ‘ Somebody has blundered? ’ “ ‘ Yes I think so.’ “ ‘ And you obeyed ? ’ “He said nothing. I threw on coal. If I had had petroleum I should have thrown it on. But I never was calmer in my life. When death has a man actually by the throat it sobers him. “ Blakeley pushed in the valve still farther. The engine began to give a strange panting sound. Far off to the south I could see the bituminous black smoke of a train. ‘‘ I leaked at Blakeley enquiringly. He nodded. It was the express. “ I stooped to the fire. “ ‘ No more,’ he said. “ I looked across the clear, wintry sky at the grey smoke of the peaceful little village, and beyond, that black line com ing closer, closer, across the shy. Then I turned to the watch. “In one minute more! “ Gentlemen, I confess ; I sat down and buried my face in my hands. I don’t think I tried to pray. I had a confused thought of a mass of mangled, dying men and wotnen, mothers and their babies—of little Charley, with his curls and pretty suit , “There was a terifiic shriek from the engine, against which I leaned. Another in my face. A hot tempest swept past me. “ I looked up. We were on the siding, and the express had gone by. The hind most carriage touched in passing. “ Thank Heaven ! You’ve done it, Blakeley ! Blakeley ! ’ I cried. “But he did not speak. He sat there immovable, and cold as a stone. I went to the carriage and brought Jane and the boy to him, and when he opened his eyes and took the little woman’s hands in his I came away. “An engineer named Fred., who was at the station, ran the train into Harridge. Blakeley was terribly shaken. But we went down and had our little feast after all. Charley, at least, enjoyed it.” “ What was the explanation ? A blun der of the director, or the telegraph opera tor ? ” “ I don’t know. Blakeley made light of it afterwards and kept the secret. These railway men must have a firm brotherhood amongst them. “All I know is that Blakeley’s salary was raised soon after, and he received that Christmas a very ‘ handsome testimonial for services rendered,’ from the com pany.”
SINGULAR DISCOVERY.
Early one morning recently a lad en gaged in repairing the drain of the house No. 23, Via dells Stelletta, Rome, found a little shiny piece of metal, and put it in his pocket, waiting for the chance of showing it to some connoisseur. In the meanwhile, a good deal of the dirt from the drain was carted away in the direction of Porta Angelica. The lad had his piece examined by a goldsmith opposite, and he was just receiving twenty francs for it, when the head mason and owner of the house, who had heard somehow of the affair, came to stop the bargain at the right moment. Search was made imme diately on the spot, and 142 gold coins were found scattered between the drain and the walls of the house. Policemen were sent after the carts ; they overtook them just outside Porta Angelica, examined the contents, and found forty-two more coins, to the great amazement of the drivers, who had no idea they were removing gold from such an unexpected mine. The treasure num bers consequently 184 gold coins, of the largest size, perfectly fresh, as if they had just been taken from the mint. The period to which they belong goes from 1450 to 1550 ; the earliest are of Pius 11., the others are of Innocent VIII., Alex ander VI., Julius 11., Leo X. Hadrian VI., Clement VII., and Paul 111. Nearly one-third belongs to Clement VII., a few coins to the Viscuuntis Milan and the Wladislaws of Hungary. I am sure some were engraved by artists worthy to vie with Dontello or Benvenuto; they are of exquisite beauty. The next day Mon signor Casali, the owner, was offered 36,800 francs for the group. Of course he refused. The treasure was not concealed carefully in one single spot ; the pieces lay scattered in more than 1,000 cubic feet of dirt.
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 twa-three big railway bugs cornin’ up tae look at it—tae in speck it, ye ken. An’ there’ll be a wee drap whusky a-gann, an’ a bit snack tae eat as week 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. I 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 completio.. 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 was the first year of my connection with the teetoC and the man I wished to be tlrate 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 he 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 that that bar rel was as innocent of all knowledge of her Majesty’s name and the “ trade mark ” of 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 lushists 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 he 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 w r eakness 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. 1 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.
Useful Information. GARDENING
NOTES FOE THE PRESENT MONTH, BY A PROFESSIONAL GARDENER, KITCHEN GARDEN. Sow during the month the last sowing of cabbage, cauliflower, lettuce, winter spinach, to stand in the seed beds over winter, to come in for transplanting in early spring. Onions should be sown as early this month as possible, as it often happens that they are sown too late, and hence dis appointment is suffered, as the first sharp frost lifts them out of the ground. But by sowing early they will have taken suffi cient hold to resist the action of frost. The best varieties are Brown Spanish, Giant Boccd, and Brown Globe. By sow ing in lines they can be thinned out, and transplanted in early spring. The Giant Rocco, treated in the above manner, pro*
duces immense bulbs, sometimes weighing from 31bs. to 41bs. One of the best for early use, Brown Spanish, also produces an excellent crop when transplanted in early spring. White Stone and Golden Ball Turnip should also be sown as early this month as possible, which will keep up a supply of fine tender roots all through the winter and early spring months. Care should be taken not to cover the seeds too deep, as in nearly all cases disappointment arises from their being covered too deep or not covered at all. Seeds, as a rule, should in no case be covered more than twice their own thickness, except peas, beans, and such barge seeds—these from 2in. to Sin. Radish will do well sown this month. FLOWER GARDEN. The principal work will bo to collect flov er seeds of all the different annuals, &c. Stow them in a dry place. Cuttings should be taken of all flowering plants, such as geraniums, verbenas, petunias, cupheas, Phlox, Drummoni, &c., and placed in pots or boxes. To ensure suc cess, place about two inches of well-rotted manure mixed with loam in the bottom of the pot or box. Mix good ordinary loam, three parts to sand one part, well together. Fill the balance of your pot or box, putting a light covering of pure sand on the top, in which insert the cuttings. Geraniums cuttings should have little or no water for a week after being put in, as they are likely to damp off if kept too wet until they begin to color. Verbenas, fuchsia, petunius, &c., must be kept damp and shaded ; but geraniums will root more readily by being placed in the sun. To strike fuchsia cuttings, ver benas, &c., lay some pieces of glass over the top of the box, to keep it air tight, for a week or so after the cuttings are put in. Persons purposing to lay down new lawns should embrace the first opportunity, as lawns laid down this month do much bet ter than when done in spring, as it has the double advantage from the autumn rains and spring showers to give the young grass a thorough hold of the ground he the summer drought set in.
Useful Information.
VACCINATION. By an Act of the General Assembly of New Zealand, it is made compulsory upon every parent to take his child, within six months of its birth, to the Medical Officer appointed by Government forthc district, or to some qualified Medical Practitioner, to have the child vaccin ated, and on the eighth day following to take the child back again for inspection. For breach of this law a fine not exceeding 40s. may be recovered before any Bench of Magis trates. If the child be properly vaccinated, the Medical Officer or Practitioner is to give a certificate of the fact. If the child be not sus ceptible, or unfit to endure the process, another certificate is to be given, which will clear the pai cuts of the consequences. Children, al though vaccinated, whose vaccination certifi cates arc not forwarded to the Registrar of the district arc still liable to a fine of 40s. Inno culation with the virus of small pox is a crime punishable by a penalty of £io, The word “parent” means father, mother, or other per son having the care, nurture, or custody of the child. SLAUGHTER-HOUSE LICENSES. “The Slaughter-House Act, 1877,” pro vides that “no license shall be issued in res pect of sny slaughter-house situated within half a mile from the outer boundary of any borough, unless such slaughter-house has been erected, or was in course of erection for that purpose immediately before the Ist December, 1577. If such slaughter-house is within theabove described limit, application lor the license must he made to the Council of the nearest Borough. I! a slaughter-house is within any County, ex cept as aforesaid, the application must be made to the Council of such county. No license, -not being the renewal of a previously existing license, shall be issued to any person, unless public notice shall have been given by the applicant for the same, once in each week for one month, immediately preceding the time when such application is to be heard,” MOONLIGHT EVENINGS. The Moon at 3 days old shines till about 8 o’clock. The Moon at 6 days eld shines till about half-past 10 o’clock. The Moon at 8 days old shines till nearly I o’clock in the morning. The Moon at 12 days old shines from sun down till about 4 in the morning. The Moon at 15 days old is full, and shines all night. The Moon at 18 days old rises about 9 p.m. and shines till morning. The Moon at 21 days old rises about 11 p.m. and shines till morning. The Moon at 24 days old rises about 2 a.m. and shines till morning. The Moon at 27 days old rises about 4 a.m. and shines till sunrise. THE HOUSEWIFE’S TABLE. The following is a very valuable housewife’s table, by which persons not having scales and weights at hand may readily measure the article wanted to form any recipe without the trouble of weighing, allowance to be made for an extraordinary dryness or moisture of the ar ticle weighed or measured : Wheat flour, I pound is I quart. Indian meal, 1 pound 2 ounces are I quart. Butter, when soft, I pound is I quart. Loaf sugar, broken, x pound is I quart White sugar, powdered, l pound I uncc are I quart. Ten eggs are 1 pound. Flour, 4 pecks are 1 bushel. Sixteen large tablespoonsful are 1 pint. Eigiit large teaspoonslul are I gilk Four large teaspoonsful are % 'gill. Two gills are % pint. Two pints aie I quart. Four quarts arc I gallon. A common sized tumbler holds ]4. pint. A commsn sized wine glass is % a gill. A tea-cup is I gill. A large wine-glass is I gill. Forty drops are equal to I teaspoonful. Four tcaspoonfuls are equal to x tablespoon ful. REGISTRATION OF BIRTHS, MAR RIAGES, AND DEATHS, Births. —Parents and all other persons pre sent at a birth, are liable under the Act for Registration under penalty of .£lO ; failing, the occupier of house in which such birth took place is liable. Births are registered free up to sixty-two days, day of birth and of registra tion, both inclusive; afterwards up to six months, on payment of ss. penalty, and after declaration as to truth of particulars being duly made ; and beyond six months only after conviction before a Magistrate, and on pro duction of certificate of conviction signed by Magistrate or Clerk to Bench, and within one month of such conviction. There arc other provisions as to registration of children found exposed, and registration of names within one year of birth. Marriages.—Marriages must be solem nized with open doors, between eight in the morning and four in the afternoon, in the presence of two or more witnesses. Persons objecting to be married by a clergyman, can be married in a Registrar’s office by a Registrar. Persons desirous of being married must give notice to the Registrar of the district, and take out a Marriage Certificate; but before doing so, must have resided in the district three clear days immediately proceeding the application for certificate. The fees are :—for Notice and Certificate, £1 2s6d; Marriage by Registrar, £1 ; and 2s 6d for Copy of Marriage Registrar, Persons wishing to be married out of the dis trict in which they live, can only do so by residing in the district in which they wish to be married for three clear days, and obtaining certificate from the Registrar of that district. And persons living in different districts must either both reside for three clear days in the same district, or else obtain two Certificates, viz:—one from the Registrar of each of the districts in which they reside. Any person making false affirmation, declaration, or repre sentation before a Registrar, is guilty of mis demeanour. Deaths.—The occupier of house in which death occurs,, and all persons present at a death, are liable for the registration within thirty one days; and failing these, the Undertaker or person so acting, under penalty of £10 ; but any of the persons liable may depute, in writing, some person acquainted with par ticulars required to attend and register; and the person registering MOST in all cases take to the Registrar the Doctor’s Certificate of Death. In all cases of burial, the Undertaker or person so acting, must return to the Registrar within seven d,iys, the Burial Cer tificate, duly signed by Undertaker and officiating Minister, or two householders pre sent at such burial. Undertakers not return ing such Burial Certificates within seven days are liable to a penalty of *5 : and Clergymen officiating and not signing Burial Certificates are also liable to a penalty of £s. Any person not attending to register, after notice from Registrar is duly given, is liable to a penalty of £2O There are various other provisions defining powers and duties of Registrar, and imposing penalties for neglect in complying with various provisions of th<* Act.
THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, TUESDAY, MARCH 30, 1880.
Printed and published by Horace John Weeks and Charles Dixon, at their Printing Office, East Street, Ashburton, ns Tuesday, March 30, iSBq,
Business Notices. A. J. WHITE’S STEAM CABINETMAKING AND FURNITURE ESTABLISHMENT, CHRISTCHURCH, Will be found one of the most convenient in New Zealand. THE Stock being so varied, that pur chasers may at once select any Article they can possibly require, suitable for any class of House. This will be found an IMMENSE ADVANTAGE TO COUN TRY CUSTOMERS Thus saving time, trouble and expense. 589 a H. M. J ONES, Baking Square, LAW & COMMERCIAL STATIONER, BOOK AND MUSIC SELLER. Toys, Fancy Goods, Violins, Str'ngs, Concertinas, &c. Magazines, English Papers, & Periodicals, by each Mail. Bookbinding Executed Avith Despatch Gazette in Bankruptcy. V. R. THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN (County Agricultural and Sporting Recorder) is a GAZETTE for all Notices under The Debtors and Creditors Acts. Medical. Advice to mothers.—Are you broken in your rest by a sick child, suffering with the pain of cutting teeth ? Go at once to the chemist and get a bottle of Mrs. WINSLOW’S SOOTHING SYRUP. It will relieve the poor sufferer immediate!}'. ,It is perfectly harmless ; it produces natural, quiet sleep by reliev ing the child from pain, and the little cherub arvakes “ as bi'ight as a button.” It has been in use in America, and is highly recommended by medical men. It is very pleasant to take ; it sootha the child ; it softens the gums, allays all pain, relierms wind, regulates the bowels, and is the best known remedy for dysentry and diarrhoea, whether arising from teething or other causes. Be sure and ask for Mrs. Winslorv’s Soothing Syrup, and see that “ Curtis and Perkins, New York and London,” is on the outside wrapper. No mother should be without it. Sold by all medicine dealers, at Is. l£d. —Depot, 493, Oxford-street. •VVTHO is Mrs. WINSLOW? As this * ’ question is frequently asked, we shall simply say that she is a lady who for upwards of thirty years has untireingly devoted her time and talents as a female physician and nurse, principally among children. She has especially studied the constitution and Avants of this numerous class, and, as a result of this effort and practical knowledge obtained in a lifetime as nurse and physician, she has com pounded a SOOTHING SYRUP for Chil dren. It operates like magic, giving rest and health, and is, moreover, sure to regulate the bowels. In consequence of this article, Mrs. WinsloAv is becoming world-renouned as a benefactor of her race. Children certainly do rise up and bless her. Especially is this the case in this city. Vast quantities of the Soothing Syrup are daily sold and used here. We think Mrs Winslow has immortalised her name by this invaluable article, and avc sincerely believe that thousands of chil dren have been saved from an early grave by its timely use, and that millions yet unborn will share its benefits and unite in calling her blessed. No mother has dis charged lier duty to her suffering little one, in our opinion, until she has given it the benefit of Mrs. WinsloAv’s Soothing Syrup. Try it mothers, try it noAv. — Ladies’ Visitor, 2ffew York City. STEEDMAN’S SOOTHING POWDERS FOR CHILDREN CUTTING TEETH. CAUTION TO PURCHASERS. The value of this well-known Family Medi cine has been largely tested in all parts of the world, and by all grades of society, for upwards of FIFTY YEARS. Its well-earned exten sive sale has induced SPURIOUS IMITA TIONS, some of which in OUTWARD APPEARANCE so closely resemble the ori ginal as to have deceived many purchasers. The proprietor therefore feels it due to the public to give a special caution against the use of SUCH IMITATIONS. Purchasers are therefore requested carefully to observe the four following distinctive characteristics, without which none are genuine : Ist—ln every case the words JOHN STEEDMAN, CHEMIST, WALWORTH, SURREY, are engraved on the Government Stamp affixed to each packet. 2nd—Each Single Powder has directions for the dose, and the words, John Steedman, Chemist, Wahvo; th, Surrey, printed thereon. 3rd —The name, Steedman, is always spelt with two EE’s. 4th —The manufacture is carried on solely at Walworth, Surrey. Sold in Packets by all Chemists and Medi cine Vendors. Sold by Kempthorrb, Prosser and Co., Auckland.
Medical. ENO’S FRUIT SALT. THE PHYSICAL BASIS OF LIFE. How to enjoy good food that would other wise cause Bilious headache, disordered Stomach, Poisoned Blood, &c. —use END’S FRUIT SALT. A NATURAL APERIENT. ENO’S A FRUIT SALT, when taken with water, acts as a natural aperient, its simple but natural action removes all impurities, thus preserving and restoring health. If its great value in keep ing the body in health were universally known, no family should be without it. AGGED, WEARY, AND WORN Anyone whose duties require them to under go mental or unnatural excitement or strain — ENO’S FRUIT SALT is the best known remedy. It acts like a charm. It allays ner vous excitement, depression, and the injurious effects of stimulants and too rich food. Its power in aiding the digestion is most striking. It also restores the nervous system toils proper condition (by natural means). Use END’S FRUIT SALT. You cannot overstate its great value in keeping the blood pure and free from disease. ENO versus STIMULANTS. An in sufficient amount of exercise frequently deranges the liver. ENO’S FRUIT SALT is peculiarly adapted for any constitutional weak ness of the liver. A world of woes is avoided by those who keep and use ENO’S FRUIT SALT. —“All our customers for Eno’s Salt would not be without it upon any consideration, they having received so much benefit from it.— Wood Brothers, Chemists, Jersey, IS7S.” Every travelling trunk and HOUSEHOLD in the world ought to contain a Bottle of ENO’S FRUIT SALT, prepared from Sound, Ripe Fruit, as a Health giving, Cooling, Sparkling, and Invigorating Beverage for any Season. It is the best Pre ventive and Cure for Biliousness, Sick H ead ache, Skin Eruptions, Impure Bleed, Fevcis, Pimples on the Face, Giddiness Feverishness, Mental Depression, Want of Appetite, Sour ness of Stomach, Constipation, Vomiting, Thirst, &.C., and to remove the effects of errors in Eating and Drinking. ENO’S FRUIT SALT.— From the Rev. Dr Hurst, Vicar of Collorly :—“I have used your Fruit Salt for many years, and have verified your statements. The thanks of the public arc due to you for your unceasing efforts to relieve suffering humanity. Long may you live to be a blessing to the world.” GOOD FOOD. OUT! ! !
ENO’S FRUIT SALT.—"After suffering for nearly two and a half years from severe headache and disordered stomach, and after trying almost everything and spending much money without finding any benefif, 1 was recommended by a friend to try ENO’S FRUIT SALT, and before I had finished one bottle I found it doing me a great deal of good, and now I am restored to my usual health ; and others I know that have tried it have not enjoyed such good health for years.—Yours most truly, Robert Humphreys, Post Office, Barrasford. ” Agents for New Zealand, MESSRS. KEMPTHORNE, PROSSER, AND CO. VALUABLE DISCOVERY for the HAIR. A very nicely perfumed Hairdressing, called THE MEXICAN HAIR RE NEWER, now being sold by most Che mists and perfumers througout the coun try, at 3s. 6d. per bottle, is fast super ceding all the old restorers and dyes for the purpose of changing grey or white hair to its natural original color, for it will positively restore the hair in every case of greyness to its original color, with out dyeing it or leaving that offensive smell which most of the hair preparations of the day do. This preparation has never been known to fail in restoring the hair to its natural color and gloss in from eight to twelve days. It promotes growth and prevents the hair falling out, eradicating dandruff, and leaving the scalp in a clean, healthy condition. It imparts peculiar vitality to the roots of the hair, restoring it to its youthful freshness and vigor. Daily applications of this preparation for a week or two will surely restore faded, grey, or white hair to its natural color and richness. It is not a dye, nor does it con tain any coloring matter or offensive substance whatever. Hence it does not soil the hands, the scalp, or even white linen, but produces the color within the substance of the hair. Read the follow ing from Mr. Nathan Berry 7, Chemist, Walkden : “ One of my customers told me the other day he had had grey hair for thirty-five years, and after using one bottle of the Mexican Hair Renewer I sold him, it was restored to and kept its natural color.” It may be had of any respectable Chemist, Perfumer, or Dealer in toilet articles in the kingdom, at 3s. fid. per bottle.—Prepared by HENRY C. GALLUP, No. 493, Oxford street, London. COCKLE’S ANTIBILIOUS PILLS— These Pills consist of a careful and peculiar admixture of the best and mild est vegetable aperients, with the pure ex tract of the flowers of the camomile. They will be found a most efficacious remedy for derangement of the digestive organs, and for torpid action of the liver and bowels, which produce indigestion and the several varieties of bilious and liver complaints. They speedily remove the irritation and feverish state of the stomach, allay spasm, correct the morbid condition of the liver and organs subser vient to digestion, promote a due and healthy secretion of bile, and relieve the constitution of all gouty matter and other impurities, which, by circulating in the blood, most injuriously affect the action of the kidneys ; thus, by removing the causes productive of so much discomfort, they restore the energies of both body and mind. To those who indulge in the luxuries of the table these pills will prove highly useful, occasioning no pain in their action, unless they meet with an unusual quantity of acrid bile and acid matter in the stomach and bowels. To Europeans on their arrival in India or China they are recommended as a preservative against the fatal disorders peculiar to tropical climates. Their occasional use, if com bined with the strictest attention to diet, will be frequently found to remove at once, by their influence over the secre tions, that congestive and unhealthy con dition of the liver which is so often the earliest antecedent of severe febrile and constitutional disturbance. It must be understood that these pills are not recommended as containing any new or dangerously active ingredients; on the contrary, they are characterised by a remarkable simplicity of combination, and whatever merit they may be found to possess depends as much upon the selec tion of pure drugs, and the unusual labor and attention bestowed upon their subse quent preparation, as upon the acknow ledged peculiarity of their composition. They are not recommended as a panacea, nor are they adapted to all complaints ; but as a mild and efficacious aperient and tonic in the various forms of indigestion, it will not, perhaps, be an exaggeration to state that they have been resorted to under all systems of diet, changes of cli mate, or atmospheric alternations with an extraordinary degree of success for upwards of seventy-eight years. This celebrated family aperient may be had throughout the United Kingdom in boxes at Is l£d, 2s 9d, 4s fid, and 11s Od, as well as in India, China, New Zealand, and the Australian Colonies.
Medical. F OR COUGHS, BRONCHITIS, FLUENZA, COLDS, &c. IN- P P P OWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED. OWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED. OWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED. IJHE Oldest and Most Effectual COUGH REMEDY. Extraordinary testimo nials. HER MAJESTY S GUN BOAT NBTLEY. Wick, Scotland. Dear Sir, — Having had a most distressing and severe cough, which caused me many sleepless nights and restless days, I was recommended by his LORDSHIP the EARL of CAITHNESS to try your most invaluable Balsam of Aniseed, and I can assure you, with the first dose, I found immediate relief, even without having to suspend my various duties; and the first small bottle com pletely cured me, therefore I have the greatest confidence in fully recommend ing it to the million. Signed, W. LINZELL, H.M.G.B. NETLEY. POWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED. Due be Montabor writes ; “ Chateau de Montabor, Aveyron. Sir, —Having suffered for some time from an obstinate cough, accompanied with fever, continuous head-aches, and sleepless nights, I resolved after having vainly tried several other medicines, to have recourse to your BALSAM of ANISEED. I cannot resist, sir, the desire of making you acquainted with the really marvelous results which I derived from it. From the first dose I felt great relief, the bad symptoms grew feebler, the irritation of the throat was calming down, and I recovered the sleep which had nearly left me. The third dose delivered me completely, and I am now completely restored to health. Receive, sir, with the expression of my gratitude the assurance of my distinguished sentiments. DUC DE MONTABOR.” DOWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED. J- “ Sir, —I have for a long time suffered from a severe cough and tried all manner of remedies. Dr. X.iberecht advised POWELI.’S BALSAM of ANISEED; it cured me after a few days. You are at liberty to use this letter in hopes that others may benefit by it.— I am. Sir, Yours. &c., ALBERT COUNT POTOCKI.” O WELL’S BALSAM OF ANISEED. WILL LOOSEN the PHLEGM imme diately.—The Dean of Westminster’s Verger writes : “ I was advised to try the Balsam of Aniieed; I did, and have found great relief. It is most comforting in allaying 'irritation and giving strength to the voice.” Lionel Brough, Esq., the eminent actor, writes: I think it an invaluable medicine for members of my profession, and have always recommended it to my brother and sister artistes.” 'T'RU LY an EXTRAORDINARY EX -1 PECTORaNT.— Mr. Edward M. Ullett, of Bury, Hunts., writes to Messrs. Palmer & Son, Ramsay : —“ Having been in the habit o using Powell’s Balsam of Aniseed for a great number of years, I have great pleasure in bear ing testimony to its incomparable effects as an expectorant. I always find a single dose gives immediate relief, and a small bottle effects a perfect cure.” OWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED.— The effects of one tcaspoonful taken in a little water before going to bed is extraordinary. No family should be without it in the winter. Sold by Chemists and Medicine Vendors throughout the World, is I yid and 2s 3d per per bottle; a great saving in taking family bottles, 11s each. Established over 50 years. Prepared only by THOMAS POWELL, Blackfriars Road, London.
SK for POWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED SOLD by all CHEMISTS and STORE KEEPERS. Observe the Trade Mark, "Lion, Net, and Mouse.” Wholesale Agents in the Australian and New Zealand Colonies- -Elliot Brothers; Eyers & Solomon ; Felton, Grimwalde, & Co. ; P. and S. Falk, Faulding & Co. , Rocke, Tompsit, & Co. ; Rosenthall & Co. ; Kemptiiorne, Prosser, & Co. ; S. Moffenung <t Co.; Hemmons, Laws, & Co. ; Berkley, Taylor, & Co.; and all other wholesale houses. Proprietor— Thomas POWELL, Blackfriars Road London. KEATING’S WORM TABLETS, A PURELY VEGETABLE SWEETMEAT, noth in appearance and tasta, furnishing a most agreeable method of administering the only certain remedy for INTESTINAL or THREAD WORMS. It is a perfectly safe and mild preparation, and is especially adapted lor children. TESTIMONIAL. Medical Hp.ll Gildersome, Nov. 28th, 1876. Mr. Keating, Dear Sir, —I think it nothing but my duty to inform you of the immense sale I have for your Worm tablets, which I may justly say is enormous, and in every case gives the greatest satisfaction. I have now in stock two bottles containing the Round Worms brought me during the last few days by customers, one Worm 40 yards long. I dare not be without the remedy.—yours respectfully, M. A. Walker. Sold in tins by all Chemists and Druggists Proprietor, THOS. KEATING, London, REWARD AND CAUTlON.—Whereas fraudulent imitations of this umsurpassed remedy have been sold, I hereby request any one knowing the vendor of the same to com municate with me, on conviction of the offender a liberal reward will be paid. 637 BUGS, FLEAS, MOTHS, BEETLES And all other Insects arc DESTROYED by KEATING’S INSECT POWDER, which is quite harmless to domestic animals. In exterminating Beetles the success of this Powder is extraordinary, and no one need be troubled by those pests. It is per fectly clean in application. Ask for and be sure you obtain " KEAT ING’S POWDER,” as Imitations arc Noxious, and fail in giving satisfaction. Sold bv all Chemists.in Tins, rs. & 2s. 6d. each 63c GRATEFUL—COMFORTIN G. jgPPS’S BREAKFAST COCOA. 1 ‘ By a thorough knowledge of the natural laws which govern the operations of digestion and nutrition, and by a careful application of .he fine properties of well selected cocoa, Mr. Epps has provided our breakfast tables with a delicately-flavoured beverage which may save us many heavy doctors’ bills. It is by tne judi cious use of such articles of diet, that a constitu tion may be gradually built up until strong enough to resist every tendency to disease. Hundreds of subtle maladies are floating arcund us, ready to attack wherever there is a u eak point. We may escape many a fata shaft by. keeping ourselves well fortified with pure bicod and a properly nourished frame.” —The Chii Soviet Gazette. SOLD ONLY IN PACKETS LABELLED JAMES EPPSANDCO Homcepathic Chemists, London,
Business Notices. «3T THIS ADVERTISEMENT SHOULD BE CAREFULLY READ AND RE MEMBERED BY EVERYONE IN TERESTED IN FENCING. THE PATENT OVAL SAMSON FENCE WIRE Has now been before the public for four years, and during that time 5,000 TONS HAVE BEEN SOLD, Giving very great satisfaction, in proof of which we hold numerous testimonials from well-known colonists ; and the demand is daily increasing to such an extent, that numerous spurious imitations have lately been introduced in the various markets of Australia and New Zealand, fer the sole purpose of damaging the reputation of the Patent Oval Samson Wire. The Samson Wire! Was patented and introduced four years ago in Victoria, New ' South Wales, Queensland, and New Zealand ; and the principal claim set fourth was its being made Oval to prevent fraud. Yet, in the face of these patents, firms—many of respectable standing—have, for the sake of a paltry commission, lent themselves to the intro duction of various spurious imitations, which render them liable to actions at law, and annoyance and disappointment to the users. 3 We would point out to intending pur chasers that any persen erecting Oval Wire Fences, other than the Patent Oral Sam son, renders himself liable for damages. The Patent Acts on this point are very explicit; therefore, after this notice no excuse can be made. Wchave had instances brought under oui notice where somepersonshave been so un principled as to mix the Spurious Oval Wire amongst the Patent Oval Samson in order to make a sale, and damage the the reputation of the genuine article. We have a great aversion to take legal proceedings in this matter, but shall be compelled to, in self-defence, unless these practices are at once stopped. The public, when purchasing, are there fore cautioned to see that each coil bears a tin tally thus ; PATENT OVAL SAMSON WIRE, IN OVAL; And the Patentee’s Tally or Trade Mark ; M E E IN PADLOCK. Manufactured by the Whitecross Wire Company, Warrington, England. By using the Patent Oval Fence Wire yon get a better and cheaper fence than any other, and the best proofs are the imitations already referred to. comprehensive circular as to its advantages, with numerous testimonials from well-known colonists, will be posted to any address on application. The state Forests of Victoria are fenced with the Patent Oval Samson Fence Wire; the one at Dookie is, without doubt, the best Wire Fence in Australia, and people come from great distances to sea it. PRICES GREATLY REDUCED. ADDRESS M Lean Bros. & Rigg,, IMPORTER , 69 ELIZABETH STREET, MELBOURNE. TRADE MARK : M B R IN PADLOCK. We undertake through our agents, to deliver the Patent Oval Samson Wire at any port in Australia or New Zealand, either direct from England or Melbourne. Inquiries by telegram promptly answered. REWARD.—Fencers throughout the Colonies who can give information as to the erection of Oval Wire Fences, other than the Patent Oval Samson Wire, will find it to their advantage to communicate with Messrs. M‘Lean Brothers and Rigg, 69 Elizabeth street Melbourne. THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. gUBSCRIBERS in the Country are Particularly requested to communicate with the Publishers if their papers are not properly addressed. The number of Sub scribers has increased so rapidly that un less great care is taken in giving orders as to address and how to be sent, the papers may be left at the wrong place. All orders will receive our prompt attention. WEERS AND DIXON, Proprietors,
TO PRINTERS. MACHINE FOR SALE. For s a l e. —' One Second-hand Double Demy Tape Printing MACHINE, in thorough working order, with rollers, moulds, &c., complete. This machine has been replaced by a Double Royal Wharfedale, which necessitates removal of the Double Demy Machine formerly used for printing the “ Herald ” and “ Guardian,” for hand or steampower. Can be seen and ail par ticulars obtained at our office. For a Country Office this Machine suits admirably, as it can easily be turned by hand, for which we have fitted a fly wheel and handle. Pjricb £7O. WEEKS & DIXON. Ashburton, January 14,1879 EMPLOYERS requiring any kind of laborers can engage through Herald Registry Office, on payment of Is. in ad vance.
Printers and Publishers. IF YOU WANT NEAT BUSINESS OtRD GO TO THE "GUARDIAN” OFFICE IF YOU WANT WELL-PRINTED. CIRCULAR, TRY THE •GUARDIAN” OFFICE. IF YOU WANT ATTRACTIVE HANDBILL, TRY THE A. "GUARDIAN ’ OFFICE. IF YOUt^f^C MAGNIFICENT POSTER, CALL AT THE "GUARDIAN” OFFICE. IF YOU WANT ANY DESCRIPTION OF PLAIN OR ORNAMENTAL PRINTING CALL AT THE "GUARDIAN” OFFICII East Street Nort WEEKS & DIXON, PROPRIETORS. THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, Price Twopence, CAN be obtained from the following Agents, who will receive order*. H. M. Jones E. A. Garnett K. Sando D. Williamson M. Guinney M. Atkinson G. Leadley T. M. Jones & Co. J. Lambie Wm. Cox W. Harris J. Davison J. Stephens T. E. Tomlinson P. Tisch A. R. Markham & Co. M. Hudson J; Bowick _ Intending Subscribers will please 'fitSr up forms, which can be obtained from any of the above Agents. They will also by stating on the back of the order tc' which agent they pay their subscriptions. The Triangle East Street East Street East Street Wakanui Seafield Wakanui Ore »k Seafield Kyle - Rakaia Winslow Westerfield Alford Forest Mount Someir Snread Eagle Jnertsey Wafetfton Ma WEEKS AND DIXON, Printers and Publishers |
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COUNTY AGRICULTURAL AND SPORTING RECORDER.
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ASHBURTON. THURSDAY, APRIL 1, 1880.
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Auctioneers and Commission Agents. ALFRED HARRISON, AUCTIONEER, COMMISSION AGENT, ETC. SALES, Sales of Stock, Mer chandise, Furniture and Effects, also Pigs, Fowls, and General Produce. WEEKLY SALE Kveiy SATURDAY at 12 o’clock. SALE ATTENDED, ntries can be made at my office or at the Yards. Agent for the Transatlantic Fire Insurance Company. IrtDMISTON BROS & GUNDRY Jj (late bullock AND CO.), ASHBURTON, General Merchants, Auctioneers, Stock, Station, Estate, and Commission Agents. Sales ef Stock, Farm Implements, &c. , will be held at their Yards, Ashbur ton, and the Tinwald Yards, on alternate TUESDAYS. CASH ADVANCES Made on Stock, Produce, &c. , consigned for Positive Sale. EDMISTON BROS. & GUNDRY. FARMERS AND OTHERS. Messrs, acland, Campbell, & CO. are prepared to supply Farmers and others with Station Stores, Fencing Wire, Fencing Staples, Standards, &c., at Lowest Rates, and of First-class quality. AGENTS FOR THE ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY. CAPITAL £2,000,000 NSURANCES EFFECTED AT LOWEST RATES, ACLAND, CAMPBELL & CO., Auctioneers. W, R. BOYLE, Agent, Ashburton. 65 pREDK, pAVITT, E/st Street (Clofe to the Railway Station) Ashburton, Land and General C ommission Agent. Orders.taken for—Sydney Drays, Newcastle Coalr (hy the truck load), Build ing 'MflpFals of all kinds. Fencing Wire, Agric mral Implements, English and Ameri can, See., &c. i MESSRS. POYNTZ & CO., AND, STATE, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS. Rents and Debts Collected. Money advanced on Freehold Security. 7 WILLIAM ADAMS, Accountant and General Commission Agent. W. A. has started busines as above in the Cottage next Road Board Office, A sh burton. Tradesmens’ books kept, Accounts Rendered, Rents Collected, Letters Written, business or private, Contractors’ Partnership Accounts Adjusted. Charges Moderate. WILLIAM ADAMS, Next Road Board Office, 512 g Ashburton. W. R. BOYLE, Moore street, Ashburton, Accountant, land, estate, and GENERAL AGENT. Loans negotiated. Absentees represented. Agent for the Victorian Insurance Com pany. Certificated Accountant in Bank ruptcy. 458 g Millers, &c. HATOFFAT begs to inform the , IVI inhabitants of Ashburton and surrounding districts that his NEW FLOUR MILL AT WAKANUI HAS COMMENCED WORK, And hopes, hy strict attention to busi ness, and turning out, a First-class article, to merit a share of public support. Special attention paid to Gristing, and Farmers from a distance can have .their Grist ground by return 31 Tenders. rriENDERS are invited for CROPPING 430 Acres of land at Chertsey, in one or two blocks, for one year, 150 acres stubble, the remainder skim ploughed. Tenders received till March 31st. G. SILVESTER, Chertsey. Or J. SILVESTER, 656 a Springston. For Sale. FARMS FOR SALE. IMPROVED FARM of 564 Acres, near Dromore. IMPROVED FARM of 400 Acres, Seafield. 544-Acre Block of UNIMPROVED LAND, adjoining Winchmore Railway Station. Easy terms. Apply to 590 g CUFF & GRAHAM. jrvfiyor, Civil Engineers, &c. C E. FOOKS AND SON, SURVEYORS AND LAND BROKERS Under the Laud Tranifer Act, Government Contract Surveyors, Triangle, Wakanui Road, near Post-office ASHBURTON. 33
Saunders Bros. RANGITATA. FOR SALE, in convenient sized farms, about 3,500 AGEES of the best Land in the North Rangitata District, being rural sections Nos. 32311, 32312, 32264, 32265, 30788, 30789, and 30790. The land is all fenced, and ready for immediate occupation j water can be ob tained within fifty feet of the surface, and excellent crops have been grown in the neighborhood this season. For small capitalists this is a rate op portunity to obtain good land at a very slight advance on the Government price. Portion of the property is not more than three minutes’ walk from the Ealing Railway Station. TERMS EXCEPTIONALLY EASY. EDUCATION RESERVE 1999. THIS reserve will shortly be offered for cropping, in lots of convenient size. Well adapted for growing barley, a portion (110 acres) in crop this year yielding up wards of 33 bushels per acre. KAIAPOI BOROUGH RESERVES, Nos. 2184, 2185, 2186, 2187. THE whole of these reserves will shortly be offered in lots, for one crop or a longer period. Excellent crops of wheat, oats, and barley have been grown on the properties this season. SAUNDERS BROS, MILLERS, GRAIN MERCHANTS, AND COMMISSION AGENTS. ASHBURTON. AOBNTS FOR THB LONDON AND LANCASHIRE FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, and Jgrgl THE wallsend colliery. 6920
Hotels. BUTLER’S FAMILY HOTEL, ASHBURTON. J. F. BUTLER (Late of Arahura, West Coast) jgEGS to inform his friends and the public generally that he has opened the above large and commodious hotel, which is situated at the CORNER OF CASS AND HAVELOCK STREETS, And is convenient to the Railway Station. Excellent accommodation for travellers, families, and boarders. . All wines and spirits of s he best brands. One of Alcock’s best billiard tables. 9G5a-417a J'OHN TISCH begs to inform bis friends and the public that he has TAKEN THE ALFORD FOREST HOTEL, Alford Forest. First-class accommodation at moderate charges. Wines, ales, and spirits of best quality. Good stabling and paddocks. Horses and buggies on hire. A con veyance meets the 11.35 a.m. train at Methven Station, returning at once to Al ford Forest. 598 g THE WHEATSHEAF HOTEL, Wheatstone. Q H. WILLCOCKS, the Proprietor of the above fine Hotel can now offer Acom modation which cannot be surpassed in any house in Canterbury, and wishes to inform his friends md the public generally that everything in his power will be done to make his patrons comfortable. The rooms are splendidly furnished and well ventilated. First-class Stabling 'and Paddocks in i connection with the Hotel. Wines and Spirits of the Best Brands. G. H. WILLCOCKS, Proprietor, 138 Wheatsheaf Hotel. Boarding Houses. CENTRAL TEMPERANCE HOTEL, Baring Square (Near Town Hall). X> E-OPENING of the above commo- JLV dious and centrally situated Pri vate and Commercial Hotel. T. BROADBELT, PROPRIETOR, Is prepared to give Superior Accommoda. tion to Boarders and the Travelling Public on REASONABLE TERMS. Weekly Board and Lodging ... £1 Weekly Board ... ... ... 14a. MEALS AT ALL HOURS. Dinner on Saturday from 11.30. Beds (single), Is. 6d. Private Room for Ladies. 153—624 a Publications, NEW ZEALAND WESLEYAN Published Monthly. JUST ARRIVED, the “ New Zealand Wesleyan” for March. Price 6d Sold at the Herald and Guardian Office, East Street. WEEKS AND DIXON, Agents. AGRICULTURAL PAPERS. rpHE PUBLISHERS have much pleasure in intimating to the Farmers of the Couuty of Ashburton, that they haveTssued a reprint in pamphlet form of a selection of AGRICULTURAL PAPERS Read before the Lincoln Farmers’ Club, compiled by J. Stanley Bruce, Esq., Price One Shilling. Orders for the above pamphlet, ac companied by thirteen stamps, should be addresssed to WEEKS & DIXON, Publishers, East Street. ALMANAC for 1880, printed on a neat card, with Ashburton Direc tory, Postal and Railway Guide, can be obtained gratuitously at the “ Guardian ” Office. FORMS PRINTED “To Let” and “ For Sale ” —can be obtained at the Herald Office.
NOTICE TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. WHEN you want any Copper, Zinc, Iron, or Tinware made or re paired, it will be to your interest to con sult JOSEPH HYDE, Moore street, Ashburton, And he will cure all complaints cheaply. 469 g T. CHAMBERS, j)OOT AND SHOEMAKER, East Street, Ashburton. Boots and Shoes of all kinds Sewn or Pegged. Repairs Attended To. 48 TINWALD STORE. JAMES ESCOTT, GENERAL STOREKEEPER, IRONMONGER, DRAPER, &c., &c., &c. 3900 FINE Cream-Laid ENVELOPES, No, 6 ; extra secure shape, ONLY 9s. 6d. per 1000; 500, 55.; 250, 35., NETT CASH. ALSO, — BANK NOTE AND LETTER PAPER WEEKS & DIXON, DIRECT IMPORTERS, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL STATIONERS, ASHBURTON “HERALD” OFFICE, T. A. GATES, QAB I N E T MAKER, PICTURE FRAME MAKER, AND UNDERTAKER, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, ASHBURTON. 4 JUST ARRIVED. PAPER BAGS, PAPER BAGS. C( ONFECTIONERS, Fruiterers, 1 Grocers, Drapers, Seedsmen, &c., can be supplied with Paper Bags, all sizes, and Printed or Plain. WEEKS AND DIXON, General Printers, East rtreet North. SCHOOL Requisites and Artist M \te rials. H. M. JONES, Static ler, Bari Sauare, jpNVELOPES, NOTEPAPER, EN VELOPES, NOTEPAPER.—The cheapest ever offered in Ashburton, at the Herald Office, Wholesale Stationery Depot, Saunders’ Buildings.
Business Notices. IRONMONGERY. IRONMONGERY. CHEAPEST HOUSE IN CHRISTCHURCH. F. CROSS & C 0., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL IRONMONGERS, Corner of Colombo and Hereford Streets, opposite Bank of New Zealand, CHRISTCHURCH, BEG to call the attention of their Customers and the public generally to their varied and well-assorted stock of every description of BUILDERS’ AND GENERAL IRONMONGERY, BRUSHWARE, &c.,&c.; also, always o<Wiand, a large stock of Oils, Paints, Paperhangings, Tarnishes, &c, ; also, now landing, ex Elmiranda. from New York direct—Two and Three-Pronged Hay Forks, all lengths ; Two and Three-Bow Hay Rakes ; American Scythe Snathes, Lawn Mowers, and every description of Yankee Notions. FLY TRAPS ! FLY TRAPS ! FLY TRAPS ! RANGES. RANGES. RANGES. CHEAPER THAN EVER. \j Stocks of Scotch and Leamington Ranges in the Colonies, and are now offering them at considerably reduced prices, and would call the attention of Architects, Builders, and the public generally to an inspection. RANGES—Watson and Gow’s “Etna,” with cast-iron oven and boiler, 3ft wide —£5. Ditto as above, with oven and side boiler, and bright bands and mould, 3ft. 3in. wide— L 7 10s. Leamington Ranges, all sizes, from 2ft. 9in. to 6ft., and all prices from £4 each. REGISTER GRATES—Fine cast front with brick back—7d. per inch. Ground front and brick hack —lOd. per inch. Wright’s Patent Bivalve, with steel and ormolu bead, all sizes and patterns, from 60s. each. FURNISHING DEPARTMENT, Being overstocked in this Department we are determined to sell at a little over cost, and give our Customers the benefit of the in creased tarifl, also to make rbbm for shipments now landing, and to arrive, we invite recent arrivals and others to an inspection. We have also now landing ex Hurunui—OlL CLOTHS, all Widths ; CARPETS of every description ; HEARTH RUGS ; Hessians, striped for Cabinet makers; Scrim, &c., &c. Also, to arrive per Hereford, Pleiades, and other vessels—White Lead, Oils, Tarnishes, and Colors of every description. s I—l Q tel m All Goods delivered Free within One Mile of Post Office. Country orders carefully packed, and every attention given. 452 g FURNISHING GOODS OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS. CARPENTERS’ TOOLS AT REDUCED
R CULLEN, GENERAL CARRIER . and FORWARDING AGENT, Burnett street, Ashburton. Trains at tended daily, and all orders promptly at tended to. 4COg M R. FRANCIS PHILIP O’REILLY, Barrister, Solicitor, & Conveyancer, TANG RED STREET, ASHBURTON, Next Messrs. Orr and Co.’s. 362 g WM. ANDERSON, SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER, Ashburton, HAS always in STOCK a complete assortment of every description of Saddlery, Harness, Whips, Saddlers’ Iron mongery, &c., imported direct from Eng land. Goods to order manufactured on the premises of the best Materials, and at the lowest rates. 11 SHBURTON gTORE. The Oldest Established Business in the County of Ashburton, D. WILLIAMSON AND CO., DRAPERS, GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, TEA, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS. The Best House in Town for MEN’S, BOYS’, AND YOUTHS’ READY-MADE CLOTHING. CELEBRATED BOOT AND SHOE DEPOT. 14 MEDICAL HALL. Established 1874. J. M. CU~ M B KID GE ’ DRUGGIST, FAMILY AND DISPENSING CHEMIST, Has always in Stock— SPONGES—Honeycomb and Turkey Toilet TRUSSES—Common Circular, Cole’s, Sal mon and Ody’s, Mocmain, &c. ELASTIC STOCKINGS—Knee Caps, Wristlets, and Anklets ; Abdominal Belts in Silk and Thread. FEEDING BOTTLES—Mather’s, Maw’s, Dean’s, Stocker’s, Ayrton and Saun ders’, O’Connell’s. INFANTS’ FOODS—Liebig’s, Hard’s, Neave’s, Ridge’s, Nestle’s. COD LIVER OILS—De Jongh’s, Lang ton’s, Moller’s, Foxe’s, Southall Bros. PERFUMERY—Piesse and Lubin’s, Rim mel’s, Gosnell’s, Briedenbach’s, Low’s, The Crown Perfumery Company’s HORSE AND CATTLE MEDICINES. HOMOEOPATHIC MEDICINES—Leath and Ross’s, Turner’s, and Martin’s. TEETH CAREFULLY EXTRACTED. 2 BROWN PAPER, strong, and large sheets, at s|d. per lb. WEEKS AND DIXON, Stationers, East street North (near the Railwry Station), Ash burton. CHRISTMAS Number Young Ladies’ Journal, London Journal, Family Herald, Family Reader, Boys’ Standard, &c. Just arrived. H. M. Jones, Sta tioner, Baring Square. OFFICE and Pocket Diaries for 1880 H. M. Jones, Stationer, Baring Square.
Business Notices. P J. R. CHAPMAN, AINTER, GLAZIER, PAPER HANGER & SIGNWRITER, Importer of Paperhangings, White Lead, Glass, &c. The trade supplied at lowert Wholesale Prices. 17 Auctioneers, &c. J. E. BUCHANAN AND CO., AUCTIONEERS, LAND AND ESTATE AGENTS, ASHBURTON. PROPERTIES. THE following, amongst other PRO PERTIES, are placed in the Auction eer’s hands for LEASE and SALE:— ASHBURTON— A splendid paddock of 5 acres near Township. Six acres close to N. E. Belt. Sections near Gas Works. House and garden, Burnett St. Capital 4-Roomed House, Peter St. ASHBURTON FORKS— -190 acres with splendid Greek. 200 acres in crop, fenced and sub divided. Good house and out buildings. WAKANUI— "“"IDO acres near Moffatt’s Mill. 150 acres in crop. SE AFIELD— -400 acres fenced and subdivided. 196 acres fenced and subdivided. DROMORE -400 acres fenced and subdivided. Good Stable and Cottage. CHERTSEY— A few Township Sections. 150 acres near Railway. J. E. BUCHANAN & Co., 4150 Auctioneers. Public Notices. NEW ZEALAND TRUST AND LOAN COMPANY (LIMITED). QAPITAL £1,000,000. SUMS OF £3OO «> £20,000 READY TO BE ADVANCED UPON FREEHOLD SECURITIES. Information can be obtained upon appli cation to J. C. M‘DOWALL, Manager, 578 a Hereford street, Christchurch. TO FARMERS. THE UNDERSIGNED are CASH PURCHASERS of WHEAT, OATS, and BARLEY, and are prepared to SHIP WHEAT to the English markets on ' farmers’ account at the lowest possible cost. P. CUNNINGHAM & CO., 5610 Ashburton and Christchurch. Insurance. Liverpool and London and GLOBE INSURANCE COM PANY. Capital £2,000,000. Reserve Fund ... £1,300,000. Grain Insured whilst Growing, in Stook 3 or Stacked. 1 Every other description of Insurance at t rates as low as any other office. ; - - aMHji* LOCAL AGENTS. ' “““ J. Stanley Bruce ~. Ashburton. > A. R. Markham ... Chertsey 484 a 7 \TORTH BRITISH AND MERCAN » i>( TILE INSURANCE COMPANY. Established, a.d. 1809. Capital ... £2,000,000 ' Losses already indemnified... £5,000,000 Reserve £1,156,000 5 Ashburton Agents— -3830 POYNTZ & CO.
Business Notices. ALWAYS IN STOCK, A CHOICE ASSORTMENT OF OFFICE AND HOUSEHOLD STATIONERY PAPER BAGS, ACCOUNT BOOKS, DIARIES, &c. To Meet the Requirements of the County of Ashburton, WEEKS & DIXON Are now Importing, direct from the makers, Every description of Law, and General Stationery, which |they are in a position to supply, wholesale or retail, at prices that will compare favorably with any house in the Colony, The Goods now being opened up include a Choice Assortment of Plain and Fancy Note Papers and Envelopes, andf some very superior kinds. Commercial and Law Stationery Notepapers in great variety Envelopes of the newest styles Inkstands and Bottles Pens and Penholders Pencils and Pencil Cases Account and Pocket Books, Etc. Biscuit Bags Flour Bags Milliners’ Bags. Wholesale and Retail.
LIBERAL DISCOUNT FOR CASH. BOOKS (SCRAP, ALBUMS, &c., &c.) We have a small lot of the above, and being desirous of clearing out these articles, we shall be glad to dispose of them at VERY LOW RATES, so as to make room for incoming consigmenis of General Stationery. WEEJKS AND DIXON! Saunders’ Buildings, EAST STREET*! ■A SIIBURTON.
Business Notices. CENTRAL SHOEING FORGE, Tancred street, Railway crossing, (Opposite Orr and Co.’s.) ROBB and BURNS, Agricultural Im plement Makers, General Black smiths, Wheelwrights, Machinists, &c., beg to announce to the public of Ashbur ton that they have commenced business as above, and hope to merit a share of public support. HORSE SHOEING GUARANTEED TO SATISFACTION. 5600 GREENSTREET FORGE, Ashburton Forks. WILLIAM REYELL, Blacksmith, Wheelright, and Agricultural Machinist, HAVING considerably extended his Business Premises, can guarantee all work entrusted to him to be executed in a thoroughly competent manner, and with despatch, 359 g QHARLES REID, ASHBURTON SHOEING FORGE, Corner of East and Dodson streets. A large and varied experience in the manufacture and repair of Agricultural Implements and Machinery, warrants C. R. in guaranteeing sound and satis factory material and workmanship. Horses safely and scientifically shod on the spot. 252 JOHN CANTERBURY FOUNDRY, CHRISTCHURCH, Sole Agent for the M'SHERRY GRAIN DRILLS, Will have on sale for next season a full assortment of these machines, varying from 10, to 17 hoes. Hoes, spring and peg, six to seven inches apart. Reapers and Binders by M'Cormick and Wood. Wire and extras for same. All kinds of plough fittings, shares, &c., kept on hand or cast at short notice. Fencing standards and wire, millstones, grindstones, flour dressing silk, leather and indiarubber belting and hose, reaper sections, machine oils, field gates, horse shoes and nails, rivets, bolts, nuts, plate and bar iron, steel, and every requisite for smiths’ work, all kinds of engine and boiler mountings, boiler and gas tubes, &c., &c. ■ Machinery of every description made on the most modern principles and design. Estimates and drawings furnished on application. Indents to Great Britain or America executed on favourable terms. Sole agent for Aveling and Porter, Rochester, England. 6 and 8-h.p. Trac tion Engines by them on sale. Sole agent for John Wallace and Co., of London and Dundee, manufactures of Rolled Joists, &c. Sizes, prices, and cata logues on application. 312 james McDonald, PRACTICAL TAILOR, East street, Ashburton. A good Stock of Tweeds and Cloths on hai d. Summer Goods open shortly. 172 Conveyances. METHVEN TO ALFORD FOREST. JOHN TISCH begs to inform the pub lic that his COACH LEAVES AL FORD FOREST DAILY at 9 a.m. for the Methven Railway Station, to meet the 11.25 a.m. train from Christchurch and Rakaia, and returns to Alford Forest at twelve o’clock. Parcels and orders punctually attended to. All unstamped letters taken along the road to be charged at parcel rates. JOHN TISCH, 5970 Alford Forest.
BRICKS. rpHE UNDERSIGNED having COM. PLETED iheir KILN at Ashburton, are prepared to SUPPLY BRICKS, equal to any made in the Colony, at any Station up or down. Samples to be seen at the Company’s Offices, Ashburton, Rakaia, and Y. inslow. W. MONTGOMERY & CO [Limited] 32 TOTARA ! TOTARA ! ! TOTARA !! I NOTICE. To members of County Councils, Road Boards, Contractors, and others. THE undersigned desires to notify that he is prepared to supply SAWN TOTARA (or Black Pine) for Bridges, Culverts Slabbing wells, or other purposes, of any dimensions, and in large or small quanti ties to suit customers. ALPHEUS HAYES, Timber Merchant, East street, Ashburton. N.B.—Building Timber, Firewood, Stakes, &c., now on sale at the yards, East street, near Railway station, at lowest current rates, or can be delivered at any station along the line direct from the mills. : . ) Firewood by the truck-load at greatly reduced prices. 067a*-—4lB |
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STEAMERS LEAVE LYTTELTON AS UNDER. For "Wellington Rotomahana, This day, April 1. Passengers by 3.50 p.m. train. For Napier, Gisborne, and Auckland —Rotomahana, This day, April 1. Passengers by 3.55 p.m. train. Cargo till 3 p. ni. Foe Taueanga— Rotomahana, This day, April 1 (transhipping passengers and cargo at Auckland). For Port Chalmers —Taiaroa, This day, April 1. Passengers by 12.10 train. For Melbourne, via Bluff—Ringa rooma, Monday, April 5. For Sydney Wakatipu, on Friday, April 2. Passengers by 2.40 p.m. train. For Akaroa Taiaroa, This day, April 1. Passengers by 12.10 pan. train. For Picton, and Nelson (transhipping at Nelson for West Coast Ports) — Hawea, Saturday, April 3.
ASHBURTON RETAIL LIST.
MAIL NOTICES.
Mails close at the Ashburton Post Office, as follows : For Christchurch and North at 10.20 a.m. 4-3° p.m., and 8 p.m., daily. For Chertsey at 10.20 a.m daily. For Rakaia at 10.20 a.m and 4.30 p.m daily. For Dunedin, Tinwald Winslow, Hinds, Coldstream, Rangitata, Orari, Winchester, and Geraldine, at 10.20 a.m, daily. For Tcnv.ika, Timaru, and South at 10.20 a.m and 3.30 p.m daily. For Greenstreet, Ashburton Forks, Mount Somers, and Ashburton Gorge on Tuesdays and Fridays at 10.30 a.m •For Ashton, Waterton, and Longbeach, at 3.15 p.m. daily. For Wakanul and Seafield, on Mondays and Thursdays, 7.30 p.m. W. St. G. Douglas, Postmaster. The next mail for the United Kingdom via Brindisi, will be closed at Christ church on April Gth, and will be due in London on May 27th. SYDNEY J. DICK, Chief Postmaster.
MMORANDA.
AUCTION SALES. This Day. By Messrs. Edmiston Bros, and Gundry, at Mr. George Parkin’s Farm, between Dromore and Ashburton Farming
Stock, Implements, Horses, &c. Sale at 1 o’clock. By Messrs. J. E. Buchanan and Co., on the premises of Mr. James Stevens, Alford Forest—Groceries, Ironmongery, &c.; also Store and two acres Land. Sale at 11 o’clok. To-Morrow. Messrs. 11. Matson and Co., at the Ash burton Sale Yards—Clearing Sale of Horses, Cattle, Farm Implements, Ac. Sale at 11 sharp. By Robert Wilkin A Co., on the Farm of George King, Esq., on the Beach Road, 2J> miles from the Chortsey Railway Station—Clearing Sale of Horses, Im plements, &c. Sale at 11 sharp.
The Ashburton Guardian. COUNTY AGRICULTURAL & SPORTING RECORDER THURSDAY, APRIL 1, 1880.
Charity, as a rule, knows no system. Just as the heart of the giver is touched by the urgency or particular circumstances of the case calling for his aid, and accord ing to his circumstances at the time, does he contribute of his means. When a great calamity, like the Kaitangata coal mine disaster for instance, agitates our bosoms, and stirs up the better feelings of our natures, and the cry for aid is heard throughout the length and breadth of the land, then money is lavishly poured in by every man who owns a copper and a heart with ever so little of humanity in it. But just as often as not, more money is given than the circumstances of the case really require. Not unfreqnently funds have been raised in this way for some special object, and having been disbursed to an extent that afforded the required relief, a handsome i-esiduum is left, never to be used, but is allowed to lie in the hands of the bankers, tied up and useless to any one but the bank that holds it. While the world wags, calamities will occur that call forth the sympathies and aid of humanity for those who suffer by them ; but as these calamities occur by no rule, and cannot be regulated by any rule, any more than they can be prevented, so the giving of the benevolent to relieve the distress that follows, is usually only regulated by the magnitude of the disaster, and the amount of the element of sensation that may' have ac companied its occurrence. A great and sensational disaster is thus the most effectual in raising relief funds. But, as we said, the occurrence of calamities cannot be regulated, and sometimes they occur when a man’s, a community’s, ..or a nation’s pockets are empty—when giving is perforce limited by the want of means to give, and it may he that a compara tively trifling accident, that involves only a few hundred people in its disastrous in fluence, is the signal for a a lavish out pour of generosity, while a great and widespread disaster, that may perchance make want stalk like a plague over a whole land, and touch thousands upon thousands with its terrible finger, does not meet with that response to its call for aid that the pressing nature of its case and the magnitude of suffering demand from thoso to whom its victims may naturally look for We had evidence of this in the meagre response—com paratively speaking, at least—that has been given to the call for aid from this colony that lias reached us from Ireland. The above remarks have been inspired by a circular we have received from the editor of the Oamaru “ Times,” a gentle man not unknown in Ashburton. The circular contains a reprinted leading arfcle, and two “ letters to the editor/' bearing the signature of “North Britain.” The article and the letters strike out what seems to us to be a,new idea in the way of reducing giving to a principle and a They advocate the establishment of a “ National Penny Relief Fund,” which shall be con tributed to by every member of the popu lation at the rate of a penny per month per head, but need not, of course, interfere in any way with the more generous giving which the benevolent will always continue. It is suggested by the article that the col lection of the penny subscriptions could be facilitated by boxes in the post offices, courthouses, and banks of the colony, and by enlisting the co-operation of house holders as collectors within their circles ; wTfle the management of the fund should be placed in the hands of local committees elected by subscribers from those of their number who had subscribed a guinea to the fund over and above their penny per month subscription. Both “North Britain” and the editor would apply the fund thus raised to cases of distress not assisted from other sources, or, if so assisted, requiring further assistance, and they would make the fund operative in localities altogether irrespective of those in which the distress immediately existed. The idea is of course crude, and wants elaboration, but we fancy that were it taken up, and its details perfected it might be brought to as great efficiency as has been the penny postage or the penny press. Certainly _ it would be a great boon to civilisation, which carries so much of suffering of every kind with it, wherever it advances, to have some permanent and living fund ever available for the relief of distress that is not absolutely pauperism ; and if the idea of “ North Britain,” with any modification it may require, can be brough t to a workable and adoptable scheme, it will doubtless be a benefit to the country. Thrown at us all at once, as the idea of a “National Penny Relief Fund” is, we are not prepared to give an opinion upon it other than the favorable one that strikes us at the first glance, and we give the out line of it in the hope that some of our men of figures and powers of organisation may set to work to think out its practi cability. “ North Britain” gives the fol lowing figures as what would bo the result of the scheme’s adoption in the British possessions— Great Britain would rake annu ally ,£1,500,000 Australia and Tasmania ... ... 150,000 New Zealand ... ... ... 22,500 Canada 150,000 India 9,300,000 Other possessions, say ... ... 500,000 Total £11,622,500
The Alleged Criminal Assault. The man tskedgewell, alias Plymouth, who is accused of having attempted to commit a criminal assault on a female in Ashburton some months ago, was re manded to Ashburton on Tuesday by the Christchurch R.M., before whom he was brought up. Ashburton Rifi.es. —The certificate of the officers’ election is in course of signature by the men of the Ashburton RifLs, and already over 40 names attest the choice of the following gentlemen for officers: Captain, Thomas Bullock; Lieutenant, St. George Douglas; Sub- Lieutenant, C. C. Rooks. The Goods Shed. —We learn that a new office for the receiving and delivery clerk is to be fitted up in the Ashburton goods shed, with a communication with the office now existing. The addition will greatly facilitate business at the shed, and the improvement was authorised by the Commissioner, on the recommenda tion of the station-master, Mr. Pilkingtor. An Improvement. —The financial pros pects of the Borough are improving. Over LSOO of this year’s rates have been collected, and the present balance is only some L2OO to the debit of the account, and an instalment of L7OO is expected from Government on the land fund account, so that our Municipal Council will be able to prosecute some much needed works at an early date.
Dr Irving’s Lecture on Bees. —We are sorry that Dr Irving’s promised lec ture on the interesting subject of bee keeping has had to be postponed for a few days, but the definite date will be an nounced as early as possible. Back from the Be view. —Yesterday the main body of the Southern Volun teers travelled homewards per special train. Their passage through the town on this occasion was in striking contrast with their journey down. This morning they were remarkably quiet, and. very few of them left the station. The Ashburton cavalry arrived by the morning train. Wesleyan. —The usual quarterly meet ing of the office-bearers of the Cameron street Wesleyan Church was held on Tues day’ evening, there being but a moderate attendance. The balance-sheet showed a debit balance of L 34 Os. Bd., the circuit debt being reduced by about one-half during the quarter, which, considering the late depression in trade, was considered highly satisfactory. The church member ship roll stood about the same as the pre vious quarter-. During the evening a very animated and interesting discussion took place on the Sunday school work in con nection with the church, a matter in which the members of the quarterly meet ing are evidently awaking to the import ance of.
Projected Port for Kyle. — To obviate the necessity for bringing their grain to Ruk.va, to be sent from there by railway to Lyttelton, it is thi intention of the residents in the Kyle district to construct a small jetty, about a chain in length, on iron pipes (in the same way that was done in the construction of the Rakaia bridge by Mr. White, the contractor), with a moveable deck and tramway. The object of tht jetty is that small crafts, or better still, small steamers, may come alongside and ship produce, bringing return cargoes of timber and fencing materials from the bays of Banks’ Peninsula, which is not more than forty miles from that part of the beach near Kyle. Civil Cases. —At the R. M. Court on Monday there was very little business done. In two cases the amounts sued for were paid into Court, and in another—Land- Tax Commissioners v. Cairncross —there was no appearance of either party. M'Kerrow and Co. sued one Gordon for L 59 15s. lOd., and obtained judgment on confession with L 5 17s. costs, immediate execution being granted. Mr. Branson appeared for plaintiffs. The same plain tiffs sued the same defendant for LlO, Mr. Branson appearing for them in this case also.. Judgment on confession was obtained, with L 3 3s. costs. A number of cases brought by the Longbeach Road Board against defaulting ratepayers were adjourned till April 9, owing to the illness of the Board’s clerk, Mr. Cuthbert. Wfs'it.rfield Wool. —From the offi cial catalogue of wool exhibits at the Sydney Exhibition, we are able more fully to see the very fair appearance that New Zealand made at the great show. We are able to find only two first prizes, however, that came to this colony, and it says a good deal for Ashburton that one of her settlers should be one of the fortunate wool growers—that gentleman being the late Mr. Charles Reed, of Westerfield, who obtained the first prize in sub class 28—six ewe hoggets’ fleeces un skirted. The prize was gained in division G (wool in grease, from any variety of sheep other than merino). The w r ool was that of English Lincolns, grown at Wester field, and was of 382 days’ growth. Its brand for exhibition was six musical sharps, these in vaiious numbers being the devices adopted by Mr. Reed in the six exhibits he entered.
Sale of Farms. —A very good land in vestment otters in the putting up to auction of the farms at Leeston, Waka nui, and the Upper Ashburton that be longed to the late Mr. John Joyce, and which are now brought into the market by Messrs. Friedlander Bros, at the instance of the administrator of Mr. Joyce’s estate. Messrs. H. Matson and Co. are the auctioneers, and they have classified the land into suitable lots, the first being the Leeston farm of 75 acres, on two sec tions, and will be sold separately ; the second, the goodwill of a lease, with seven years to run, of an educational reserve near Killinchy, 150 acres in extent, at a rental of ss. per acre ; the third, 200 acres of freehold arable land at Wakanui, fenced, and with all the needful buildings for a fine farm ; the fourth, a freehold of 346 acres near Gould and Cameron’s, also carrying a dwelling-house and farm build ings, 140 acres in English grass, and two acres in orchard ; and the fifth 293 acres of freehold immediately adjoining lot 4. The sale will take place in Christchurch on the 10th, at the land salerooms of Matson and Co. Clearing Sales. —Messrs. Matson and Co. will submit to auction on Friday, April 2, at the Ashburton sale-yards, the whole horses, cattle, and farming plant that belonged to the late Mr. John Joyce, and we would commend the sale to farmers as a good opportunity for getting possession of a good thing at a reasonable price, seeing that the live stock are of a superior class, and the implements, Ac., very good indeed, while the sale is with out reserve. —To-day, Thursday, the sale of the farming stock and implements of Mr. George Parkin, will take place at his farm about three miles from the township, and about the same distance from Dro raore. Some excellent teams will be put up, and all the impedimenta of the farm. The sale will be in the hands of Messrs. Edmiston Bros, and Gundry, auctioneers. —OnFi'iday, the 9th, the farms and farm stocking of Mr. Benjamin Ede will be disposed of by H. Matson and Co., and the catalogue shows some good and useful stuff in the shape of horses, cattle, sheep, and pigs, while all the implements will also be put up. The Grain Despatch.— To all con nected with the Ashburton district, the getting away of the grain is a matter of importance, and every item that tends to save time is worth noting. We were yes terday shown the system adopted by Mr. Pilki.jgton, the Ashburton station master. of keeping a record of grain coming and going. Every lot is shown, with its number of bags, its marks or brands, and the storeman is enabled to despatch each in its order o! arrival, thus dealing fairly by all parties. That the work of the railway officials has been no sinecure this season in regard to grain the following figures will show, and those who know anything of shifting about sacks of grain will be able to understand that there was somebody not idle. From January 24th to March 31st there have been received at the railway station 28,871 sacks of wheat, 8,118 sacks of barley, and 6,411 sacks of oats. Of this number only 2,400 sacks remain in the shed, which is capable of bolding 5,000. Only 500 sacks have been put outside this season, and these were soon got away, and without suf fering any damage. To carry away the quantity of grain despatched, 608 trucks were required—4Bß for wheat, 115 barley, and 13 for oats. The last item is very suggestive of how little demand there is for oats. The pressure has considerably slacked off during the last two days, the arrivals of grain teams being fewer, and consequently the quantity brought in has not been so great as it had been only a short time previously. A very large quantity of grain, however, from farms that used to load at Ashburton has this year gone down the Rakaia-Methven line to Ilakaia, and has been despatched thence to port. The Mount Somers line may be expected to commence bringing down grain in a few days. At present a siding is being constructed at the termi nus, which is necessary before traffic can be begun generally, and all along the line there is grain now stacked and waiting for transit.
Unregistered Dogs. —At the Court on Monday several cases of keeping un registered dogs were disposed of in the usual manner.
Ashburton Honors. —lt is satisfactory to learn that the Ashburton Contingent of the C.Y.C. have been the most successful of any in gaining prizes at the tourna ment. In the “ neck and post ” competi tion Trooper W. B. Compton gained second prize with nine points, while it is not yet certain that the first position does not belong to him, seeing that the trooper who claims to have won the first prize entered the competition riding a pony of only 14 hands high instead of a charger. The little horse gave the trooper an advantage over all those who rode big troop horses, and if he is disquali fied, then the first prize cornea to Trooper Compton. In swordsmanship nobody could come near Sergeant Scott, barring perhaps Trooper Cookson, and the first prize for this has, therefore, been won by the able drill-in structor of the Ashburton Contingent. Sergt. Scott also stands a good show in the competition for the best “charger and caparisons.” There is a dispute still pending as to the legality of entering an entire in this competition, and if such an entry is found to be illegal, then'Sergt Scott will be first in this also. The prize for swordsmanship is a handsome sword, one of the best that can be manufactured, and it is now on the way out from the old country. The Ashburton men have reason to be proud of their Sergeant and their little troop, for we are given to understand by unbiased outsiders who are able to judge, that in appearance and smartness they were not to be wiped out by any body of cavalry on the ground.
The . Dunedin Murder. —The coro ner’s enquiry into this tragedy revealed particulars which must throw the gravest suspicion on the accused Butler, but some links are still required to complete the chain of evidence necessary to ensure a conviction. It is currently reported in Dunedin that the police have recently ob tained information which, if correct, will go some way to remove the mystery which has attached to the absence of motive towards the deed. It appeals that the girl who was chiefly instrumental in sup plying evidence which led to Butler’s last incarceration bears a strong likeness to the victim, Mrs. Dewar, and it is pre sumed that the accused, deceived by this, singled her out as an object for revenge. Another rather alarming report connected with the occurrence is that a list of names has been found in Butler’s possession, supposed to be a programme of his future operations. This list is headed by the name of a well-known Blueskin resident, who had incurred Butler’s animosity, and it will be remembered that the accused was in that neighborhood at the time of his arrest. The house in which the murder was committed is daily the object of survey by the curious, and one of the local papers has published a plan of the immediate neighborhood, showing that no less than five murders have previously taken place within a few yards of the house recently occupied by the Dewars. The effect of this has not been gratifying to the proprietor of the block, as nearly every house within a considerable distance has been vacated.
Man Missing. — A clerk in Wellington, named Kirk, has been amissing since January 26th, He was supposed to be insane. A Hushed up Accident. —The Welling ton “ Evening Post ” of Tuesday contains particulars of a railway accident on the Cluthaline, near Waihola, last Wednesday evening, which narrowly escaped being very serious. It says the particulars have been kept remarkably quiet in the South. Splendid Yield. —Mr. Perryman, of Tai Tapu, has finished his harvesting, and repoi ts a yield of close upon 6,400 bushels from 86 acres. One paddock of Tartarian oats yielded an average of, 93 bushels to the acre, and a small paddock of barley gave an average of 84 bushels to the acre. Attempted Suicide at Timaru. —A married woman attempted to poison her self with laudanum on Monday night, owing to a quarrel with her husband. Medical aid was at once proeux-ed, and the remedies used proved successful, though the woman is still very ill. She will be charged by the police with attempted suicide. Accident to Sinking Fund. —Lovers of horse racing will regret to learn that the well-known horse Sinking Fund, while being led into Wellington from the Hutt on Monday, to ship South, took fright at a passing train, broke away from the boy, and x-aced the train along the road, injuring himself to such an extent that it is feared his x’acing days are over. The Dunedin Murder. —The prisoner Butler, charged with the murder of the Dewar family, has been further remanded until Saturday. The medical evidence showed that tlxei’e were blood stains on the coat and trousers found in the bush, and on the shirt and collar worn by prisoner. Px-isoner was committed for trial on charges of burglary, and attempt ing to shoot the arresting constable. The Revised Bible. —Dr. Angus, one of the company engaged in the revision of the New Testament, stated the other day, in the course of a lecture delivered in Lon don, that the x-evised New Testament will in all probability be published at the end of the present year. The revisers, he said, had sat from 11 a. m. to 6 p.m. for forty days in each year during the last ten years, and had had received no pecuniary reward for their labors. Escape of a Russian Prisoner. —The St. Petei-sbux-g correspondent of the “ Parlement ” writes : “A j icce of news from Siberia furnishes a stx’iking instance of the increasing laxity of the Russian Government. Some eight years since a wealthy merchant named PloLyzine, the leader and chief propagandist of the Skoptsi sect, was arrested by the police. Plotyzine and several of his fellow prisoners were condemned to exile in Sibex-ia. A despatch just published in the “ Nowosti ” now announces that M. Ploytzine had been employing his time while under detention in Sibex'ia in build steamships at a yard which he had brought into being. A few days since the first vessel was ready, and the prisoner went on board in full view of the authorities present, as he said, just ‘to try the engines.’ Ic is scarcely necessary to remark that, once on the open sea, he made sail direct for San Francisco, instead of x’eturning to his late quarters.” Truth Stranger than Fiction. Almost every day (remarks a Victorian paper) some incident occurs proving that fact is as strange as, if not stranger than, fiction. Aboxxt 20 years ago the bride groom of a few weeks went to the far north of Queensland, there to make a home for his young wife, whom he had married on faith and love. By dint of hard toil and perseverance he succeeded in less than 12 months in realising the object in view, and, full of joyful anticipations, he was about to start to this colony on the happy mission of claiming his beloved from hex parents and bx-inging her back to the home he had provided. He had hardly set out on his journey when he received the mournful tidings that she on whom all his hopes were concentrated was dead. Almost stunned by the cruel and unex pected blow, the bereaved husband set out for Europe, and continued a cheerless wanderer for many yeax-s, when he finally settled down in Victoria, and, by the merest chance, met a young lady at the house of a mutual friend, who, to his sur prise and joy, he discovered was his own daughter. The parents of his wife had never told him of the child’s birth, dread ing that she might be taken from them.
The San Francisco Mail.—Regard ing the mail from San Francisco, which is now due by the ordinary time-table, the following memo, to the press is sup plied by the postal authorities ; —The s. s. Australia with the February mails arrived at San Francisco on March 23, two days in advance of the time-table date. The s.s. City of Sydney, with London mails to Feb. 26, left San Francisco on March 20, five days late. The very late depar ture of the City of Sydney from San Francisco is exceptional, but is no doubt due to the fact that the steamer caught fire on March 14, the day before she should have sailed for Auckland. It was stated that the fire was speedily extin guished, and but little damage was done. Judging, however, from the reported very late sailing of the City of Sydney, the damage must have been much more serious than was at first anticipated. The mail should reach Auckland on April 10. The Mataura Paper Mills. —Con- siderable improvements have been effected at the Mataura Paper Mill during the past two months. •An additional stuff chest has been erected, powerful appliances for lifting rollers, a revolving washer, callender rollers, and a number of other appliances have been added. A set of four bleaching cheats have just been finished, so as to enable the company to turn out white paper, which, however, cannot be done at present in consequence of so many orders for “ browns” having been received lately. The water supply has also been increased. New flood-gates have been erected, the masonry to which they are attached being a very solid bit of work. A flood wall extending several chains is in course of erection. When finished it will prove a wonderful protection to the mill when the river is in flood. The company has had many difficulties to contend with, but they have been faced in a very determined man ner, and we hope success will ultimately crown the undertaking.—“ Mataura En sign.” The Cadets' Encampment at Waimate. —There are about 100 boys in the Cadets’ camp at Waimate, and the affair is quite a success, so far, at least, as the small num ber of cadets will allow it to be. It is im possible, of course, with such a handful of boys to attempt any military manoeuvre of any consequence on the open ground, so that the officers have turned their atten tion to skirmishing and guerriila work, for which the bush hills and gorges at Waimate afford a fine opportunity. The lads do not take kindly to the tents, and failing to sleep get up long before the regulation hour, 5.30. On the march to the camping ground, though most of the lads stuck gamely to the road a number did a good growl at its length, and one becoming footsore had to.be helped on his way by a buggy that passed at a handy time. On the whole the bojs have been well-behaved, though one or two instances of larrikinism are reparted. On Sunday there was a church parade. Cure for Love of Drink. Dr. Duncam, of Chicago, communicates the following to the Press : “ A man to whom I gave medicine to help him to break off his tobacco habit came in to-day and said, ‘ What was that medicine you gave me 1 It has taken all my appetite for beer and whiskey. I have no more hankering after beer than I have for milk, and not so much ; and as for whiskey and alcohol, it is simply disgusting to me. ’ I have known this man for over twenty-five years and have no reason to doubt his word. The remedy is a homoeopathic preparation from nicis v. saach alb. (globe.) 20 3 deg. zji. I hasten to tell you of this fact, for it is something I have been seeking for years for the benefit of the temperance cause. With it we may control the ante-natal, involuntary hanker ing for liquors, especially beer. Under such circumstances it is a disease, and should be, and is, amenable to treatment.”
ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
A special meeting of tlxe Ashburton Borough Council was held last night in the Borough Chambers, for the purpose of considering the questions of water supply, bye-laws, etc. There were present his Worship the Mayor, and Messrs. Saunders, Parkin, and St. Hill. Mr. E. G. Crisp was present to explain the proposed build ing clauses in the bye-laws, and Mr. J oseph Clark attended as agreed upon at last meeting to report on the probability or otherwise of objections being x-aised by tlxe freeholders to bringing the water down the gully. THE BUILDING BYE-LAWS. The first matter discussed was that of the building bye-laws. Mr. E. G. Crisp, Borough Solicitor, ex plained which portions of the town were to be included in the building bye-laws. The districts proposed to be included com menced at Friedlander's store, thence to the corner of Burnett stx-eet, thence down Havelock street to Butler’s Hotel, thence to Moore street, and back to the starting point. Mr. St. Hill took exception to the area proposed to bo a fleeted by the building clauses, as likely to drive people to build outside the township. Mr. Crisp then proceeded to read the clauses as he had prepared them. They defined the chax-acter of the buildings to bo erected, etc., but before he had finished, His Worship suggested that the matter be referred back to the Bye-laws Com mittee to report at next meeting. Messrs. St. Hill and Parkin were added to the Bye-laws Committee, and the Mayor’s suggestion was adopted. WATER SUPPLY. Mr. Joseph Clark stated his belief that the various owners ®f hind, abutting on the old watercourse had agreed to the water being brought down that course. An agreement, signed by a large number of them, was road, to that effect. H : s Worship pointed out that the agree ment did not meet the Council’s condi tions, as it did not provide fox- persons who "may object. Mr. Clark said ho did not think any objection would be raised, as he had seen most of the section-holders. He knew of only one probable objector, and with him he thought an arrangement could be made. Mr. Saunders pointed out the disadvan tage of using the old gully from the ab sorption and evaporation that would take place. His own mill-race was instanced, and Mr. Hunt’s attempt to bring water on to his land, and in both cases the diffi culty he referred to had been encountered In the latter ease, it had taken the water two months to flow where it was wanted. It appeared, too, that Mr. Wil liamson, who held the key of Mr. Clark’s scheme, was an objector, and that was sufficient to put an end to the whole thing. He would propose — “ That this Council, having considered Mr. Clark’s scheme of water supply, wishes to thank him for the trouble he has taken in drawing up plans and getting informa tion, but thinks it advisable to carry out the scheme adopted at their last ordinary meeting, and for which tenders have been called. ” Mr. St. Hill seconded. His Worship expressed his regret that they could not make use of Mr. Clark’s scheme, after all the pains he had taken. It was advisable to go on with the work at once, and therefore he would put Mr. Saunders’ motion, which was carried, Mr. Saunders stating that if the’ gully free holders wanted water they could proeux-e it through a sluice in the the miff race. Tlxe lenders for the work wore then opened. After a long discussion, in which the advisableness of accepting tendex-s for the outfall drain only was considered, seeing that no provision was made for construct ing a dam iu the domain; and in the
course of which it” was stated that the whole work necessary was not provided for in the specifications, Mr. Fooks, the engineer, said a lot of timber belonging to the Council could be used for fluming. Mr. Parkin said it was worthless. Mr. Fooks said it was good enough for a temporary job like this. The tender question was disposed of by Mr. James Wilkie declining to take any part of the work less than the whole. In the course of discussion, Mr. Saunders said he was of opinion that Mr. Fooks had scarcely caught the idea of the Council, and had not prepared a perfect scheme to be tendered for, so that what was before them was a half-and half sort of thing. He (Mr. Saunders) was of opinion that if the work were let that night, and also the extras included in Mr. Wilkie’s alternative tender, the whole job could be done in a fortnight. Mr. Parkin saw no need for delay. The work had been before the public from a date anterior to the declaration of the municipality, and everybody knew all about it. Mr. St. Hill was quite sure that if somebody prospecting for gold managed to get, near the belt, a quarter of an ounce to the tub, water would be in in a day or two. The Mayor declined to put any resolu tion not in accordance with the advertised terms on which the tenders had been made. After some further talk the reporters were requested to withdraw, as the Coun cil were in Committee, hut we understand all the tenders were rejected, and the Engineer was instructed to prepare fresh specifications and advertise for tenders, to be opened at a special meeting on Satur day week.
CORRESPONDENCE.
We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expressed by our correspondents. THE WATERTON DOG CASE. To the Editor. Sir, —"Will you allow me space through your valuable journal to correct some errors in the report of the “ Ashburton Mail,” on the case of Anderson v. Fleming at the R.M. Court, Ashburton, on the 23rd inst. and also to make clear to the public the justice of my claim. First, my claim was not for harboring my dog, as stated by the “ Mail,” the words harboring and impounding ai:e very different. My claim was to recover my dog, which was taken up by defendant, chained at or in his house, and kept under close confine ment for three weeks, lest he might come home ; and when asked for him defendant, with great insult, said ho had me now, and refused to give him to me unless I paid him the enormous sum of L2O for imaginary damage, represented to be done by the dog in question. Secondly, I am represented as a wrong-doer in the same report. How, Sir, was I wrong in applying to a Court of Justice (when all other means failed) to recover my own ? As to the defence raised in the shape of damages, it is very strange the accident should happen to that particular hen and her large family, which was sworn to be worth L 3 10s. My dog has his character, no doubt. Hois said to be a wanderer and a sheep worrier ; for in answer to a question, while on oath, the defendant stated that the distance between his and my place was 1A miles, whereas it is only two chains from his land to mine, and 55 chains from house to house. As for worrying sheep, defendant has only one X>etlamb, and it is alive and well. Flem ing’s witness also stated, while on oath, in answer to a question, that the night- of the 3rd March last was moonlight, almost as light as day at nine o’clock. See your almanac, and apply your chain, and test the truth of these statements. I love the truth, and shall stand or fall by it.—l am, &c., Robert Anderson.
“ FOR THE CONVENIENCE OF THE PUBLIC.” To the Editor. Sir, —The above heading refers to that great boon conferred on the Ashburton people by the railway department, the carriage attached to the 11 a.m. luggage train. This concession was, obtained through Mr. Friedlander, who represented that this cereal city of the plains would practically be without communication with Christchurch fx’ora 6.10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Of course every one thought what a concession this was, and Ashburton in consequence was inflated with the idea that i t possessed influence with the figux-e ---heads of the railway department. Now, being part and parcel of Ashburton, I was jubilant about this, and last Thurs day determined to avail myself of the “ convenience,” feeling it incumbent on me to honor it with my presence. I ob tained a first-class ticket for Christchurch after the express had left, I stood on the platform like Patience on a monument smiling at Grief, waiting for this aforesaid “ convenience ” to show up, until one of my acquaintances hailed me thusly—“ I say old man, if you are going to Ohrist church by this tx-ain, you’d best look spx-y.” Then I heard the station-officials calling on the passengers to take their seats for the north, but I wanted to know where those seats we were to take were located. My friend pointed out to me that they lay over against the goods-shed. I steered cax-efully across the line, tried to go on the port tack, once or twice missed stays, and finally collided with the “convenience.” I scrambled aboard without loss of life; the bosen’s whistle piped stand by ; and we got fainly under weigh. We reached Dromore in due course, and stayed there 10 minutes. Ghertsey was our next port, which we reached at 12.25, and left at 1 p.m. for Rakaia; and so on to Christchurch, which we reached at 4.45. Shax-p work this. Put me in mind of the old lady who was walking to Inver cargill, some yeax-s ago, fx-om oxie of the villages on the line of rail from Winton. The guard of one of the tx-ains asked her if she would not ride to town. “No, thank you,” she replied, “ I am in a great hurry to reach Invercargill.” Rather severe this on the tx-ains; and on Thurs day, if I had been in a hurry, I certainly should have got out and done the re mainder of the journey on “ Shanks, his pony.” But, being a Briton out for a lioliday, and time and a pound or twq of no consequence, I stayed in the luxurious first-class carriage. Did I say first-class ? I humbly beg its pardon ; I mean a dirty double second-class one, half of it being a cross between a good third and a bad second-class Home carriage ; the cushions abstracted from a superanuated first, and made to do duty in this second, to tx-ansmogrify it into a firsc, the word “ second” being scrubbed off to make folks believe it was first. The floor of this “ first” compartment was in a dis graceful condition, there being a good deal of what Mr. John Stuart Mill said was matter in the wrong place—-viz., dirt, —about it, well-seasoned apple cores, dried plum atones, and a few cobwebs thrown in as an inducement for people to travel by this carriage. : It was plainly evident to me that the floor had not rubbed noses with a good broom for some time, for it “ ’pears to me,” asTopay said, that these brown apple cores and dried plum stones hadn’t “grow’d” there, .nor were they seasoned'in an hour. From the official annoulxeement re specting this “convenience,” I was under the impression that a first class carriage was to be attached to the luggage train, and only first class tickets issned ; yet on Thursday I saw second class tickets issxxed, and for more passengers than the second class
compartment could hold, and m conse quence some of these passengers had to be put in the first class (save the mark) compartment. This is scarcely right,, not that I object to rub shoulders with people who travel second class, but I object to pay for fiivt class accommodation when second class fare would' apparently have done. It seems disgraceful that people who pay for the luxury, if such it can be called, of first class, should be stuck in a dirty bastard first class carriage, and be kept on the road for nearly live hours, and then landed just anywhere in the Christchurch station, in a perfect sea of wagons, to the imminent danger of one’s life ; and it seems preposterous that this train should travel so slowly that a pas senger should be able to jump off safely at one of the crossings near Addington.;— I am, &c., Dot.
SPORTING.
THE CHRISTCHURCH AUTUMN MEETING. FIRST DAY, TUESDAY. Racecourse, March 30. The poor attendance on the course to day is in marked contrast to the number present yesterday. The scratching of Fish hook and York for the big event late last night has altered the betting. Titania is now coming into favor. On Le Loup’s arrival on the course he created consider able attraction. Ho seems fit enough, as far as appearances go. The three final acceptors saddled for the Free Handicap of three sovs. each, with 50 sovs. added. One mile. Le Loup ... ... ... 1 Tera ... ... ... ... 2 On Dit 3 Betting—Six to four on Le Loup.. On Dit got the best start and kept the lead until turning up the straight for home, when Le Loup came up passing the others and winning easily by a length. Time—lmin. 47|-aecs. L 62 were on the totalisator, L 25 on the favorite. Great Autumn Handicap, of 10 sovs each, 300 sovs. added, li miles. Camballo (Harris) 1 Mata (Mathews) ... ... 2 Betrayer (Clifford) ... ... 3 Foul Play, Titania, Volunteer, Norse man, (JVlarie Antoinette, and Luna all started. On Dit was scratched. Betting—lo to 1 agst. Camballo, 3 to 1 agst Mata, 2 to 1 agst Betrayer. After some fiddling at the post a start was effected, Marie Antoinette getting the best of it, with Betrayer next, Mata third. This order was maintained until opposite the Stand, when Foul Play assumed the lead. At the three-quarter-mile post Titania went up to the leader. Turning into the straight, Mata and Foul Play came round together, with Camballo lying on the off side. The two leaders raced up the straight, Mata having Foul Play beaten. Betrayer now came up with a rush, which Camballo answered, and amidst great excitement assumed the lead, winning by a length. Time —2inins. 41secs. There were H 39 on the totalisator, and only five investors on the winner.
The Epsom Stakes was a walk-over for Mata ; Foul Play, Le Loup, and Fishhook being scratched. Champagne Stakes of 15 sovs. each, with 250 sovs. added. Six furlongs. Sir Modred ... ... ... 1 Lure ... ... ... ... 2 Virginia Water ... ... 3 Noumea and The Governor also started. Betting—Even on Sir Modred; 2 to 1 each against the others. Coming into the straight, Sir Modred, Virginia Water, and Lure turned the corner in a bunch. The three then raced up the straight, Lure passing the filly at the distance post) but' could not catch the winner, who landed the stakes by a length. Time—lmin. 19secs. In the totalisator were L 80—33 invest ors on the winner. SECOND DAT, WEDNESDAY. [by TELEGRAPH, j Racecourse, March 31. The weather is beautiful, but the at tendance on the co urse is small, the arriv ing trains bringing very few down. Be fore the first race started a notice was posted that Fishhook was scratched for all his engagements. There is very little betting in the paddock. For the first event', Autumn Nursery Handicap of 5 sovs. each, with 100 added; for 2-year olds. Five furlongs:— Lure 1 The Governor 2 Sir Modred ... 3 Virginia Water also started. Hilarious was scratched. Betting—2 to lon Sir Modred, 2to 1 agst others. After three breaks away at first, in which Sir Modred, Governor, and Virginia’s colors were very prominent, a start was effected, Lure and the Governor having the best of it. These two led into the straight with Sir Modred in attendance, the order being maintained to the winning post, though Sir Modred made a strong effort to catch the other horses, Lure won by half a length, Modred two lengths behind the second horse. Time not taken before telegraphing. LlB2 were on the totalisator, twenty-six investors ,on winner. Easter Handicap, with 5 sovs. each, with 100 sovs. added. One mile. Camballo ... ... ... 1 Betrayer 2 Foul Play 3 Le Loup was scratched. Betting—2 to lon the field. A splendid start, Camballo, if anything, being a little in the rear. At the first turn Betrayer and Foul Play were running neck and neck. Turning into the straight, Camballo came up with a tremendous rush, Foul Play’s rider sitting down and whipping. At the distance post Betrayer was leading, Canballo coming up hard, and after a splendid race he forged gradually ahead, winning by three-quarters of a length. Time—lmin. 46secs. There were Lll3 on the totalisator—23 investors on the winner. Selling Race, 5 sovs each, with 50 sovs added. Mile and a quarter. York 1 Mirielle 2 Middleton 3 Blue Ribbon, Albany, and Sludge filly also started. Camballo and Titania were, scratched. Frightful bad start, York, Sludge filly, and Mereille had a long way the best of it. Opposite the stand Blue Ribbon came up to the leaders, but soon fell back again. ing into the straight, York was leading by four lengths, with Mireille and Middleton in attendance. York ran in an easy winner by nine lengths, with a good race for second place. Time—2mins. 17 SJrsecs. Ll7B in ihe totalisator, fifty-two inves tors on the winner. Flying Stakes, 3 sovs. each, with 50 added. Six furlongs. Mata 1 Le Loup also started. Betrayer, Sir Modred, Hilarious, the Governor, Foul Play, and On Dit were scratched. Betting—s to lon Mata. Mata had all the best of a bad start. Le Loup came up at the first turn, and Mata had a slight lead. Turning into the straight both Ixorses ran neck and neck until within twenty yards of the winning post, when Mata forged ahead landing winner by half a neck. Time —Imin. 14|secs,
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LATEST FROM EUROPE. ( Reuter’s.) Bombay, March 28. Intelligence has been received from Cabul that severe fighting has taken place between that city and Gundamuk. Kohistanis having effected a the other hostile tribes, made a attack on the British position ■Tween Cabul and Gundamuk. HeavjTHghting ensued, and the enemy were repulsed with great loss. The British loss is trifling. London, March 28. Mr. Gladstone has recovered from his recent illness. News has been received from South . America of hostilities between the Chilians and the Peruvians. A severe battle has been fought at Mosquequa, which resulted in the defeat of the Chilians, who suffered a loss of thirteen hundred, killed and wounded. Dublin, March 30. Since the arrival of Mr. Parnell in Ireland he has delivered several speeches to uproarious meetings. Last.night at Wexford he made a speech which had a bad impression. When explaining his conduct on the Relief Fund question the platform was rushed; Mr. Parnell being severely maltreated in the disturbance which took place. . . Paris, March 30. The official decree for suppressing the Society of Jesuits, and expelling foreign members from the country, has been issued. Calcutta, March 30. According to the latest news from Cabul, a general rising of hostile tribes around the Khyber Pass is imminent. The Passes are being held, and protective measures are be : ng adopted, by the British Government. Suez, March 29. The Orient Steamship Company’s steamer Lusitania arrived here the day before yesterday, homeward bound. AUSTRALIAN. | (Reuter's Telegrams.) Sydney, March 29. . Exhibition Commission awards—Bag nall, Thames; Halcombe, Fielding; Otago Museum ; all first prizes for timber exhibits ; Harbour Board, Auckland ; Dr. Campbell, . Kaipara ; Hornby, Picton ; Nome, Auckland; second. Potts, Christchurch, for cones, first. Gum— Labonde, first ; Baker, Wellington, second. Also, sundry other awards. INTERPROYINCIAL. Auckland, March 31. Charles Ducie, a settler drowned in the Waikato river last night, had towed his horse across and was in the act of re mounting when the horse reared and fell over the bank into the river. The deceased leaves a wife and one child, and has friends in a high position at homo. The body has not been recovered. Auckland, March 31. Bishop Selwyn is a passenger by the mail steamer from Sydney. She left for San Francisco early this morning with 60 passengers. Through some unexplained cause not a single member of Chiniquy’s committee was on the wharf to see him off. Amongst the passengers were Sir Arthur Kennedy and daughter, Bishop Redwood, Messrs. Grant and Foster, the Lincoln shire delegates, and a number of Mormon converts for Salt Lake. The case of the Ameren Consul, Stephenson v. Salmon to-day at Russell before E. M. wSßms, R. M., and Marsden Clark, J.P. receipt being produced by Stephenson from Salmon to show that he had ever received the seal, etc., and no proof was forthcom ing that the articles were the property of the American Government, plaintiff was nonsuited with, costs. ; ’ Grahamstown, March 30. The Waikato Cavalry and Auckland Artillery were entertained at a banquet last evening, and there will be a grand ball to-night. Cavalry races are being held at Parawai to-day. Wellington, March 31. Lighthouse dues to the extent of six pence per ton will be levied from the first of April from all vessels other than inter colonial trading vessels and coasters. Intercolonial trading vessels will be charged at the rate of four-pence per, ton, while no levy will be made on coasters. Timaru, March 30. Hegarty, the long distance walker of Southland,, completed the task of walking 112 miles in 24 hours last evening, seven minutes wichin time. He was fearfully exhausted towards the finish. In the last mile he fell down twice, and brandy had to be dashed over him, his hair pulled, and his ribs poked, to revive him and keep him awake, the crowd in the mean time calling out—“ Go it, old man— don’t give in. ” The exhibition was dis graceful and brutal. A protest has been entered that the mile was 26 yards short, but Hegarty declares that if the distance is disputed he is prepared to walk 115 miles in the same time. Invercargill, March 30, The Civil Service J Commission, which arrived last night, proceed to Queenstown, where they will begin an enquiry. Robert Curtis, a boy of ten years, and the son of Mr. Curtis, of the Temperance Hotel, was accidentally shot yesterday. He had gone out by train to visit some relatives, and on finding they had left, re turned to the railway platform nearer to the town. Whi’e waiting there he was shot as stated. It is not yet known by whom the fatal shot was fired, -but two boys who were in the vicinity will be ex amined on the subject. . Queenstown, March 31. The Civil Service Commission arrived yesterday and immediately commenced work. They received valuable assistance from Mr. Finn, the member for the dis trict. They examined several Govern ment officials. The Commission will now work gradually northwards.
THE FRENCH PASS.
It is being brought” strongly before the eyes of the colony that some sort of regu lation is required for steamers 'going through the celebrated French Pass at night. It was only a few nights ago that a Nelson steamer got out of the jaws of death by the skin of her teeth in this narrow pass having, as nearly as may be, been run down by the Waitaki as she was rounding the sharp and sudden point at the north entrance. The Nelson steamer managed to swing round by dexterous management on the part of her captain, and thus he was able to clear the Waitaki by all. that was wanted to save his steamer and the one that was passing him, but a few feet more, and there would have been but little hope that either one or other of the steamers would have been saved, aud considering the ugly character of the dangerous pass, the narrowness and depth of the channel, and the frowning cliffs on either side, the chance of rescue for the passengers would have been well nigh hopeless. The occurrence was the first of the kind that we remember iu many years, and perhaps it because people set it down as one pro bably never again be being so much against two steamers meet ing in the French Pass, that after the first surprise created by the event, there was no more notice taken of the affair. On Saturday night last, however, we learn that almost an exact repetition of the scene occurred, the steamers this time being the Nelson steamer Charles Edward, and the West Coast steamer Grafton, We
THE ASHBURTON. GUARDIAN, THURSDAY, APEIL 1, 1880.
s. d. $. d. Butter, inferior to best 1? Ib O IO to I O Eggs, t? dozen 1 I to I 3 Cheese, prime quality, I? Ib o 7 to 0 10 Bacon, prime smoked, $ lb o 10 to 1 0 tiams in cloth, f? lb I 2 to I 3 Flour in bags, loolb 14 6 to 0 0 Oatmeal. 251b 5 6 to 0 0 Lard, • $ lb - 0 9 to 0 0
MESSRS. H. MATSON AND CO., AUCTIONEERS, &c., Hold fortnightly stock SALES at Ashburton and Tinwald. Next sale at the ASHBURTON YARDS, on TUESDAY, April 13, 1880. C. PERCY COX, 27g* Agent, Ashburton. NEW TAILORING ESTABLISH MENT. CRAIGHEAD & Co., MERCHANT TAILORS, HAYE 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 his efforts to please, he_ is prepared to guarantee a perfect fit in every case. TANCRED STREET, (Next Orr and Co.’s. CRAIGHEAD & CO. 982 a NOTICE TO FARMERS. fJIHE undersigned will be prepared to treat with farmers and others in Ashbur ton, every Wednesday and Saturday, for the PURCHASE of GRAIN, or SHIP MENT on ACCOUNT of GROWERS. JOSEPH CLARK. February 28, 1880. 550g* THE NEW ZEALAND LOTHING FACTORY "AS started about five years ago. The proprietors at first' in tended to manufacture for the Trade only, but, owing to the persistent op position of importers and Shop keepers who could make a bettor profit on the imported article, they were compelled in self defence to open Branches for the sale of their goods direct to the public. In this they but followed the example of some of the largest manufacturers at home, and the Public, by purchasing at the undermentioned Branches, will SAVE THE PROFIT OF MIDDLEMEN, AND OBTAIN A SUPERIOR ARTICLE.
BRANCHES. Invercargill Christchurch Wellington Dunedin Ashburton Auckland Oamaru Nelson New Plymouth Timaru Wanganui Napier A SINGLE GARMENT AT WHOLESALE PRICE. W. SPARROW, Manager, Ashburton Branch, 588g* New Zealand Clothing Factory. MOUNT SOMERS ROAD BOARD. TAKE NOTICE that the VALUA TION LIST for the year 1880, as amended, is now OPEN for inspection at the Road Board Office, Mount Somers. All objections thereto must be left at the Road Board Office, Mount Scmers, on or before the Third day of April, 1880, addressed to the Assessment Court; and a copy of every such objection must be left at the Mount Somers Road Board Office, not less than Seven days before the next sitting of the said Court. C. J. WENTWORTH COOKSON, June. Clerk to the Mount Somers Road Board. Mount Somers, March 13th, 1880. Cl4g |
AG/1880/AG_18800401/MM_01/0003.xml | 5,954 | are.told by a meagre telegram on the sub ject that the Charles Edward just managed to back out of the pass in time to allow the advancing Grafton to emerge into clear water. As we have already stated, the pass is one in which, should an acci dent occur, almost inevitable death would wait upon the passengers of the colliding vessels, and now that the occurrence of two hair-breadth escapes within a few days of each other has shown that the un expected collision may happen at any moment, it would be ■well that the marine authorities should give thought to the framing of rules for the guidance of vessejs using the pass, the observance of which rules would save the occurrence of as dire a calamity as can be well imagined.
THE FARMER.
CANTERBURY HAS A FINE WOOL GROWING COUNTYB. [ln reply to numerous inquiries as to which breeds of sheep are the best suited for Canterbury farmers, we give below, as supplementary to the “sheep-breeding” article by the “Plains Farmer” in our last issue, a letter written by Mr. D. Oliver, of Westcrfield, to a Chr;stchurch paper in 1876, and which speaks for itself.] Sin, —I recently read, with great in terest, a paper by J. T. Ford, Esq., on the management and breeding of sheep which appeared in your columns some time ago. It is evident that Mr. Ford must have bestowed considerable care and trouble in the collecting of such an amount of valuable information as is con veyed in his paper, and it is therefore with regret that I, in common with a number of old Australians, see that he has, in my opinion, fallen into an error very common in Canterbury, namely, the belief that the improved Australian merino, the most valuable sheep of its kind in the world, is not the best adapted for this country, as it is not likely to retain its high intrinsic qualities here. This opinion of Mr. Ford’s, published as it is to-the world, many besides myself will consider rather unfortunate, coming as it does from a gentleman known to be one of the best judges of sheep _ in the colony, as undue weight will be given to it by. a great many breeders, thereby re tarding lire premier industry of the colony, viz., the growing of fine wool, in one of the most favoured fine wool-grow ing countries in the world. I think that if Mr. Ford had experi enced the varying vicissitudes of a number of seasons in Australia, and witnessed their effects on stock, he would form a much higher estimate of the value of the natural pastures and climate of New Zea land, particularly that of the Canterbury plains. The climate and pastures of Can terbury are eminently suited for the merino sheep. Clad in its dense yolky coat, it is quite proof against any climatic change which takes place in this country, up to an altitude of 2000 f t; and, in fact, from the sea level to the line of perpetual snow, wherever there can be found suffi cient food for their support, they will be fou; d to be the hardiest and most valuable animals that the grazier can beconie pos sessed of, except in heavy damp soil ; and even there, after drainage and laying down of English grasses, they would suc ceed if an adjoining piece of shingle bank could be afforded them to preserve their feet, and provide a dry bed at night, and they would, in a country where meat can be procured in such excessive propor tions to the wants of the population, give - < rguch better returns for actual food con jßjfcSrnsed and other expenses incurred, than v any other domestic animal. I do not ; mean this to apply to the wretched mongrel merino so often seen in New Zea land, bred out and out till its own grand mother would not know it, but to the same animal skilfully bred and liberally fed. Mr. Ford believes that the native pastures of Canterbury, from fheir coarse ness, would produce coarse wool. This idea receives no support from modern physiologists who have made sheep and wool subjects for study, and my own ob servation, extending to nearly a quarter of a century with merinos, leads me to the opposite conclusion ; fatness, however superinduced, brings about coarseness of fibre, and leanness the reverse. Coarse pastures are not so conducive to fatness as fine therefore not so liable to produce coarse wool. The best condition a sheep can be in for producing fine wool is what we call good store condition. Canter- • bury, wisely stocked, is the best place I have yet seen for keeping np this desir- i able condition, and the tendency of the climate, though unappreciable for a long time, will be to give the Aus- ’ tralian merino increased density and fine- i ness of fleece. It is agreed by the best 1 modern writers on the merinos that with ] common care they will thrive and retain s their fineness under all parallels of lati tude, from the burning sun of the tropics < to the frozen regions of Norway. Tas- 1 mania, which is in the same latitude as 1 Canterbury, produces some of the most 1 valuable sheep in the world, ■ as instance < the ram Sir Thomas, bred by Mr. James 1 Gibson, which was sold some time ago to ‘ the Messrs. Gumming, of Victoria, for the ‘ unprecedentedly high sum of L 714 ; and i in August last the same breeder sold in ! Melbourne 49 rams and 30 ewes- even in : this bad season—for the handsome total i of L 3,601 10s. Silesia and Saxony, in J Europe, in latitude 51deg., are from seven 1 to eight degrees further from the equator 1 than Christchurch, and those countries, as '< everyone knows, produced some of the i finest merino wool ; and in Sweden, as 1 far north as 60deg., Mr. Lastyree states ’ that he had an opportunity of comparing i a flock of merinos, which had been in that 1 country for fifty years, with a flock of new 1 arrivals, and he found that the wool of • the old stagers was fully as good as that of the newly imported ones. Many years after the merinos were brought to Eng- \ land, their wool w.is compared with the best samples of wool direct from Spain, ; and Youattsays that “it yielded not to them in fineness of felting quality.” The same authority states that in Ireland the quality of the merino wool improved rather than deteriorated. In 1819, the clip of the Nowlan was G-ilb. at 35., amounting to 19s. Gd. per sheep, and it would appear that Randall and others, who have studied the physiology of wool, have, without doubt, arrived at a just and correct conclusion when they assert that wool on the living animal becomes finer in cold and coarser in fine climates. This applies to the hair of other animals as well. Whoever heard of men going to hot countries in quest of fine furs ! Mr. Weld, an intelligent and experienced sheep farmer, writes of the climate as fol lows :—“ The climate of New Zealand, though one of the most variable within certain limits, is, at the same time, ' perhaps the most strictly temperate, both in summer and winter, of any in the 1 world. As a natural consequence | the growth of grass is never sufii- ' ciently checked to affect seriously the condition of stock. There are no ■ prejudicial extremes of heat or cold, and it naturally results that the increase of a 1 flock is more rapid than is usual in the neighboring colonies, whilst the stock are ; at a|l times in high and thriving condi- regard to sheep, this mani- 1 XAgHptself not only by the early age at TPJRnTthey are fit for the butcher, but by : : the length and soundness of the fibre of the wool, and the consequent weight and 1 quality of the fleece. In New South ; Wales 2£lhs. of wool is’ a high average yield for sheep ; in New Zealand a well- : bred merino flock, on a good run, will fully average 41bs. With regard to the quality of the staple, I have the authority ! of some of the first English brokers for i
speaking of it in the highest terms. As yet it has not fetched prices equal to those of the first-class New South Wales wool, because sheep farming being yet in its infancy in New Zealand, the flocks are in most cases of a mixed description, and the sorting and getting up of the wool have not hitherto been sufficiently at tended to.” . If the last three winters are fair samples of the seasons in Canterbury, Mr. Weld’s opinion may be endorsed by anyone who has made the management of sheep his study, and to his remarks on the quality.of climate and feed there need be nothing more added, but that the geolo gical formation, and hydrographical sys tem of Canterbury combine to form one of the soundest sheep countries in the world, and its soil, which is purely sili cious, is of that description which has been proved to be the best for soft fine wool growing. Mr. Ford's paper on sheep being a com prehensive one, precluded him from say ing much about any one breed of sheep. I will, therefore, with your permission, say a few words in behalf of the merino and its value for crossing. We have the written authority of several ancient writers to prove that they existed as a fine wool breed long anterior to the Christian era : indeed, its history runs back into the bane of the remotest antiquity. The belief that they were improved by coarse sheep, from Africa is not grounded on any well authenticated authority, and it would be quite as easy to believe that copper would improve the value of gold as to believe that a union with any sheep) ever found in Africa could improve themeiino. That some breeders may have attempted to do it is very probable ; we can scarcely concede more judgment to the ancienis than we take to ourselves, and to this day some flock owners are to be found who be lieve they can form an intermediate breed of a fixed type between English sheep and merinos ; but should they pursue it for a lifetime, they will at the end exclaim, like Bolon oii, “it is all vanity and vexation
of spirit,” the ancient blood of the merino utterly refusing to ally itself permanently midway with that of any coarse breed on earth, least of all with that of the artificial Ei 'glish sheep of yesterday. There is, how ever a safe and profitable course to follow when tbestockownsrhas a flock of indiffer ent ir erino ewes, from which he would rather not t ilce another merino lamb, that is, to put out with them Lincoln or Leicester ra’ns, as pure as can be got in England. The cross thus got will, in proportion as the merinos are uniform, have wool of a uniform character, and highly valuable from the scarcity of it. The value of such wool for certain manufactures may be in ferred from the fact of a lady in England having spun, from a single pound of it, 95i miles of thread, which proves that it rn:st possess great strength and fineness. The animal itself will thrive well on the native pastures of Canterbury, but, on such feed, to make one more cross towards the English sheep would be to commit an e-gegious error, and every other move in the same direction would hut intensify that ciror. To breed back again to the merino would be an absurdity, so the only wise < uirse would be to exclude the ewes from breeding altogether, just taking their wool yearly till they become rf age to bo sold with the wethers to the butcher. This is the full extent to which anyone can cross with profit on the indigenous pastures of this country, and those who are making wool growing their business would be wise never to 'produce a coarser fibre, except on Ibe small flock of pure English sheep kept for producing this cross. The dispropor tion between the j’»opulation of this island a*'d the meat raised in it is very great, and wjU continue to be so long after the present occupiers have taken leave of sub • mcry affairs. What then can be the use of rearing, at great cost, a huge animal for li e melting pot, requiring, during his life, twenty times more attention than the ? lerluo, and at least double the money in fences ? And if the owner does not pay costs of attendance in shape of wages, he p«ys it four-f Id to death, the abnormal structure of the improved English sheep ; endoriug him incapable of getting up off’ bis own back, on to which he seems to lave an irresistible tendency to turn. And it must also be remembered that his coarse wool has to find a market in the coarse wool growing countries of the world, where there is already abundance of it f row-'. It has been accurately ascertained that sheep consume food, in proportion to fheir live weight ; thus rue sheep whose live weight is 2001bs, will consume exactly as much food as two sheep of lOOlbs each. J’i point of meat the large animal may give rs good return for food consumed as the •Iwo smaller ones, but the wool growing ®utface on the smaller ones will be very • > uch greater than on the large one ; ami I - it wool, if grown with judgment, tan be much more valuable per pound, as the small sheep may be good merinos or the first cross from them. Tutting cross-bred rams to cross-bred ewes with the hopes of having anything but a progeny showing extreme varia bility, is an unqualified'absurdity, and the same applies to the indiscriminate use of various descriptions of rams of the same ''■reed, expecting to have uniform wool or sheep. The merino has an almost un conquerable tendency to breed back, and tl'is tendency requires much care in management, even when rams of a uni form. character are constantly used, and the breeding directed by a single intelli gent will. What, then, can be expected when Tom, Dick, and Harm's rams, along with their advice, are used alternately, a'd the annual classing of the ewes a thing unheard-of ? This practice, I be lieve, is too common in this country, as wel 1 as in the Australian colonies, and t’-Is brings me to a vital part of my letter, ■ip-nely, the reason why some stock-hold ers in Australia can sell their clips even at this bad season to figures ranging beyond three shillings per pound, when their nearest neighbors, in many instances, r...n hardly get two shillings for theirs. Now these neighbors are in possession of precisely the same kind of country, the •.leridiaiial or latitudinal difference between them amounting in many in duces to no more than the thickness of a w ire fence. These men started at the same time, and with the same kind of stock as the good, breeders, and if those writers who lay so much stress on climate wore correct, we would expect, knowing that beginnings were equal on each side of the fence, to find equal results ; or if, as other writers assert, all improvement is io be, attributed to the inherent qualities of the animal changing for the better with changed conditions of life, we would still expect that, from the same beginnings in tbe same locality, the same results would ultimately accrue. Lat such is clearly not the case in Australia, as anyone at vey little expense can prove for himself. To what influence, then, is the world in debted for the magnificent sheep and wool produced by such breeders as the Cummings, Dowlings, Currie, and others, of Victoria, and Gibbons and others, of Tasmania 1 Simply to the sound know ledge of those gentlemen, which enabled them to take advantage of the tendency to variability, which is inherent in all re claimed animals, and the directing of this variability in their flecks to the most profitable end by accumulated selection. Hy the repetition of this process in one direction for a number of years, their im proved sheep have now the hereditary power to transmit their good qualities to their offspring, with a force and certainty approaching that of species, and every year this power will become greater, and iheir sheep correspondingly more valuable for improving indifferent stock. The high figures the good breeders of Australia receive for their wool from the British and French manufacturers, the enormous sums they are able to get for
heir sheep, and the high commendation heir wool called forth at the Philadelphia exhibition this year, clearly points out to the intelligent Canterbury breeder that to Australia he must look for his stud stock, and he will be compelled to do so or see himself entirely distanced in the wool markets of the world. The Australian merino has for a long time been improving the flocks of Africa. He is performing the same du :y in the centre of India, and I fearlessly predict that in a very few years, by the proper use of the same animal, some breeders in Canterbury will successfully race the Australian wool growers in the London market. I noticed some very good Australian sheep at Christchurch Show last year, exhibited by -Messrs. Lee and Chapman. I also notice that the Messrs. Parker, of this province, have purchased first-class stud stock in Melbourne a short time ago. These gentlemen are unmistakeably taking “the tide at flood that leads to fortune,” and their spirit in buying such stock will be rewarded in a few years beyond their most sanguine expectations, assuming (and I have no doubt of the fact) that they have the judgment to shape their breeding in the direction the voice of the manufac turing world proclaims to be the right one.—l am, &c. Fine Wool. October 23, 1876.
THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, THURSDAY, APRIL 1, 1880.
Amusements. FIRST TIME IN NEW ZEALAND ! ! TOWN HALL. THE Amateur Dramatic Club, bavin? obtained special license under the Authors’ Copyright Act, WILL PERFORM, ON FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, April 2 and 3, The Nautical Drama entitled “ASHORE AND AFLOAT, 1 ' With a magnificent cast of 25 characters, accompanied with 17 sets of splendid scenery. Full particulars in handbills. Admission—Front seats, 35.; bade, 25.; gallery, Is. Doors open at 7.30 ; commence at 8. G64g H. Matson and Co. TO-MORROW, FRIDAY, APRIL 2, 1880. CLEARING SALE. ASHBURTON SALE YARDS. Horses, Cattle, Reapers and Binders, Drays, Harrows, Horse-power Chaff-cutter, etc., etc. Double - furrow (Reid and Gray’s) Plough, Harness, etc. Messrs, h. matson & co. (in conjunction with Messrs. Friedlander Bros.) have received instructions from the Administrator of the Estate of the late Mr. John Joyce, TO SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, ON FRIDAY, APRIL 2, 1880, At 12 o’clock sharp, . At the Ashburton Yards (Removed for convenience of sale), 11 draught mares and geldings, guaranteed staunch ; 2 two-year colts, 9 yearling fillies by Glen roy, 1 yearling colt by Glenroy, 2 draught foals by Prince Royal, 2 hacks, C dairy cows, 2 calves and 1 bull, 2 reapers and binders by McCormick, in good order ; 1 reaper, G fans by Hornby, 3 drays, 2 sets harrows, 1 wooden roller, shaft and leading harness, 1 horse-x)ower and chaff-cutter, nearly new ; 2 double-furrow ploughs, Reid and Gray , plough harness, etc., etc.; 74 head of fat and stoie cattle, mostly three year old steers ; and other articles too numerous too par ticularise. The Auctioneers would draw the atten tion of farmers and others to the above sale, as the horses, cattle, and implements are really very good. Remember day of sale— FRIDAY, APRIL 2, xSSo. Luncheon at half-past eleven. Terms easy, at sale. Sale at 12 sharp. Without reserve. H. MATSON & CO., 638 g Auctioneers. ASHBURTON. GRAEAT CLEARING SALE OF TWO FIRST -CLASS FARMS AND FARM STOCK.
ESSRS H. MATSON & Co. have received instructions from Mr. Benjamin Ede to Sell by Public Auction at his Farm, lh miles from Ashburton, ilia x'cU.ilij uiii«a iiuiii -rvaiiuui L.UU, ON FRIDAY, APRIL 9th, 1860, 1 5 draught mares and geldings, in cluding prize-takers; draught stallion Heather Jock, good stock getter and excellent worker; several farm drays, Yankee wagon, a very large quantity of first-class chicken wheat, 100 w r ell-bred pigs (extra good), 75 head of cattle including milch cows, springers, and fat and store young cattle ; 1,100 sheep, store ewes and wethers, and a large number of sundries, too numerous to particu larise ; harrows, ploughs, harness, etc., etc. Also, at the same time and place, Seaßeld Farm, containing 234 acres of very good agricultural tnral land, situated in the Waka nui district, sub-divided into two paddocks, securely fenced, w r ell watered, and all in stubble. Terms easy at sale. Also, under instructions from Messrs. C'ark and Ede, they are autho rised to sell that splendid farm lately the property of Mr. James Johnstone, and known as Rox burgh, and situated on the Ash burton Forks, and containing 230 acres. Roxburgh Farm, if well looked after and tilled pro perly, is the best 230 acres in the Upper Ashburton. Terms easy at sale. Land sale takes place at 1 o’clock. Lun cheon at 11 o’clock. Clearing sale at 12 o’clock sharp. H. MATSON & CO., 63Gg Auctioneers. Amateur gardeners should read the instructions on gardening in the “Ashburton’ Guardian” every month, by a professional gardener. TTTANTED, a strong BOY, accustomed W to horses, and to be generally useful. Apply Herald Office. 666a-253c CHINIQUY’S LECTURES.—Just Ar rived, New Edition H. M. Jones, ailng Square. ITTANTED KNOWN—That Visiting vv Cards, plain or mourning, can be obtained printed in various styles, at the “Herald” and “Guardian” offices, near the Rai i,r ay Station LABOURERS requiring work can secure first opening by applying early at Herald Registry Office, on pay ment of Is.
Robert Wilkin and Co- IMPORTANT CLEARING SALE AT CHERT S E Y. TO-MORROW, FRIDAY, 2nd APRIL, At Eleven o’clock sharp. R OBERT WILKIN & Co. have received instructions from George King, Esq. to OFFER FOR SALE, At his Farm on the Beach Road (2lr miles from the Ohertsey railway station), As above, The following
LIVE AND DEAD STOCK, HORSES (Draught Stock), 1 grey mare Jess, 6yrs, stinted to Lord Castlereagh I' grey mare Grace, 7yrs, stinted to Lord Castlereagh 1 bay mare Duchess, 7yrs, stinted to Lord Castlereagh 1 brown filly, Beauty, 3yrs, stinted to Lord Castlereagh 1 grey filly, 3yrs, stinted to Prince of Kilbride 1 bay mare Violet, syrs, stinted to Prince of Kilbride 1 chestnut mare Madam, 3yrs, stinted to Prince of Kilbride 1 bay mare Maggie, 7yrs, stinted to Prince of Kilbride 1 chestnut mare Pollie, syrs, stinted to Prince of Kilbride 1 black mare, aged, stinted to Young Watty 1 chestnut mare, syrs, stinted to Young Watty 1 bay mare Rhoda, aged 1 grey gelding Duncan, 6yrs 1 grey gelding Major, 7yrs 1 grey gelding Don, 7yrs 1 bay gelding John, syrs 1 bay gelding Prince 6yrs 1 bay gelding Punch, 4yrs 1 chestnut gelding Tom, 4yrs 1 bay gelding Dick, aged 1 black gelding Darkie, aged 1 black gelding Tommy, 4yrs HACKS. 1 bay gelding Sailor Boy, aged 1 grey gelding, broken to saddle and harness 1 cream gelding Creamy, broken to saddle and harness 4 other young horses, draught and light 1 milch cow IMPLEMENTS. 1 Eansome, Sims, and Head 3-furrow plough 1 Ransome, Sims, and Head 2-furrow plough 1 Hornsby 2-furrow plough 1 Hornsby 1-furrow plough 3 Osborne self-binders 1 seed-drill 1 set wooden harrows 1 set iron harrows, 20ft. 1 set tripod harrows 2 Cambridge rollers 2 drays and frames, new Buggy and harness 2 chaffcutters 1 seufHer Iron tanks A large assortment of plough, leading, and shaft harness, all nearly new Also, sundry other things, too numer ous to mention Also, On account of Mr. W. Hartnell, 1000 mixed merino and cross-bred ewes, excellent stores for turnip ing. Luncheon provided. Terms at sale. 2640 Business Notices.
Guns! Guns! Guns! POWDER. SHOT. CAPS. 088 AND CO. AYE now on hand a very fine assortment of BREECHLOADING DOUBLE AND SINGLE-BARREL GUNS, And as these have been imported direct from the manufacturers, we are prepared to Sell at the most Reasonable Prices — From £2 10s. to £25. ORR AND CO. 2G5g JOSEPH WARD, FAMILY BUTCHER, Wakantji Road, near Post Office, IS A CASH PURCHASER of POULTRY and NATIYE GAME, which will be sold at Reasonable Prices, at his Shop, near Post Office. 2C6a Lost. TEN SHILLINGS REWARD. LOST from Ashburton, Bay Hack MARE, Branded S near shoulder, wart on near flank. Apply, E. Cook son, Livery Stables, Ashburton. 2620 NOTICE. ALL Horses and Cattle running on the Buccleugh Estate will be pounded after April sth. 263 a J. E. TAYLOR. McSHERRY DRILLS. A SHIPMENT of these celebrated Drills is expected shortly to arrive. They will range in width from 6 feet 6 inches (12 Hoppers) to 10 feet (17 Hoppers). Orders taken by the undersigned, FREDK. PAVITT, Ashburton, For the SOLE AGENT, JOHN ANDERSON, S46a Canterbury Foundry.
Public Notices. ACLAND, CAMPBELL, AND CO., Auctioneers, Land, Stock, and General Agents. WOOL AND GRAIN BROKERS. Christchurch, Ashburton, and South bridge. We beg to inform our constituents and the public that we have made arrange ments with Mr. W. R. Boyle to take charge of our Ashburton Branch, and to act as our Agent there. Mr. Boyle will make arrangements for Sales of Stock, Farms, &c., and is au horised to receive and pay all moneys on our behalf. The fortnightly Sales of Stock, &c., at Ashburton and Tinwald, will be held as heretofore. Account Sales rendered with care and promptitude. ACLAND CAMPBELL, & CO. W. R. BOYLE, 228c-652q Ashburton. Y. R. OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR OF ELECTORS. Ashburton, March 10th, 1880. "JjIORMS of application to be placed on the Electoral Roll of the Coleridge Dis trict can bo obtained at this Office. C. PERCY COX, 627 a Registrar of Electors. RE JAMES STEVENS’ BANKRUPT ESTATE, ALFORD FOREST. ALL persons indebted to the above estate will require to pay their ac counts at once to Mr. John McDonald, at the Store, Alford Forest, whose receipt will be sufficient. All accounts not paid on or before the 12th April will be sued for without further notice. ANDREW ORR, 624 g Trustee. v R LAND TAX ACT 1878. SECTION 45. VALUATION FOR NEW ZEALAND.
CANTERBURY DISTRICT. NOTICE WHEN LAND TAX IS PAYABLE. IATOTICE is hex-eby given, that in pur- J3I suance of the 45th section of the Lands Tax Act, 1878, the Land Tax for the Land Tax District of Canterbury will be payable on the first day of April next, and that the same must be paid to the Collectors appointed to receive the same at the following places, at the time set opposite each : Date; Ist April 1880, and following days. Hours : 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and on Saturdays 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Borough of Ashburton and County of Ashburton. Postmaster, Ashburton. E. C. LATTER, Deputy Commissioner.- Date—llth March, 1880. 604 g GRAIN. ROYSE, STEAD, & CO. are prepared to PURCHASE GRAIN or to make ADVANCES ON GRAIN consigned to them for sale or ship ment. C. PERCY COX, Agents for ROYSE, STEAD, & CO., 493 g Ashburton. Lost. A Brown Mare PONY, about 13 hands high, no brand visible. Finder will be rewarded upon giving information to 659 g SAUNDERS BROS. lOST, between Mount Somers and Valetta Station, on Saturday last, a PURSE containing two one pound notes, 15s. in silver, and a cheque, No. D 7061, on the Union Bank of Australia for £9 2s. 6d., drawn by J. Hood in favor of Mrs. Cox, dated 27th March, payment of which has been stopped. Anyone bring ing the same to Mr. Hood, Mount Somers, or Mr. Gavin, Ashburton, will be re warded. C67g-254c Tenders, MOUNT SOMERS ROAD BOARD. TENDERS. TENDERS are invited for the following works : Contract No. 3—Ashburton Gorge road—Formation, metalling, &c., 21 chains. Contract No. 4—Township road—Re formation, &c., 138| chains. Contract No. s—Boundary road— Cuttings, ford, Ac., 6 chains. Tenders, endorsed with the name and number of the work, to be sent in, addressed to the Chairman, on or before noon on MONDAY, April 5, 1880. The lowest or any tender not necessarily • accepted. C. J. WENTWORTH COOKSON, Jun., Clerk to the Mount Somers 665 g Road Board. NEW PRINTING MACHINERY, FOR JpRINTING LADIES’ AND GENTLEMEN’S VISITING CARDS FROM COPPER PLATE. Specimens and prices on application at the EVENING HERALD AND GUARDIAN OFFICES, Saunders’ Buildings, ASHBURTON.
Building Materials. Ashburton steam saw mills SASH AND DOOR MANUFACTORY. ! G. PARKIN, Proprietor, BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR. ' Moore Street, ! Every description of Timber and Budding i Materials in Stock and supplied on most reasonable terms. Plans prepared and Estimates Given on tl e shortest notice. 2G Business Notices. BREAD!BREAD! Co-operative Bread and Biscuit Factory. Triangle, Wakanui Road, Ashburton. A. THIE LE, 1 >EGS to inform the public that he is ■“ " now in a position to SUPPLY BEST BREAD, 6d. per 41b. loaf, unsur passed. Delivered daily to all parts of the Borough, also, Confectionery, &c. Mixed Biscuits reduced from Is. to Bd. per lb. Wedding Cakes made to Order. 986a-5700 TO FARMERS, LIVERY STABLE KEEPERS, SPORTING MEN, AND OTHERS OWNING HORSES. GEORGE KIDD, Moore Street, BEGS to announce the fact that the PRICE for SHOEING hacks and light draught HORSES is now REDUCED to 7a. per set, and that all horses of this description will be specially attended to by himself. Horses liable to cut are shod on a prin ciple of George Kidd’s own invention, which has proved an effectual cure for brushing. All kinds of blacksmith’s work, and repairs to agricultural machinery of any description done on the shortest notice. GEORGE KIDD, 7oc-526a Moore street, Ashburton. FARMERS ! FARMERS ! FARMERS ! R. McKERROW AND CO., RE Cash Purchasers of Wool, Grain, and all kinds of Farm Produce, and are also prepared to make Liberal CASH ADVANCES on the above placed in their hands either for sale or shipment to the English or Colonial Markets. A Large Stock of Cornsacks, Wool packs, &c., for sale at lowest current prices. R. McKERROW & CO., GRAIN MERCHANTS, RAKALA. 60 Educational. GOODGER begs to inform the Ladies of Ashburton that she opens a Private School on MONDAY, March 15, at Mr. Jones’, Stationer, Baring square. Terms : English One Guinea. French ~ Music ... ... ~ Referees : The Very Revd. Dean of Christchurch, and J. P. Restell, Esq. 124c-sG9ct Conveyances. THE LONGBEACH COACH ! GEORGE WILLCOCKS respectfully acknowledges the liberal support which lie has received during the short j time his Coach has been running, and solicits a continuance of the same. The fares by Willcocks’ coach are exactly 3d. per mile ordinary fares, and lsd. per mile for Saturday return. They are as under— ' Longbeach to Ashburton, ordinary 55., return Bs. Waterton to Ashburton, 3s. Cd. ordi nary, 6s. return. Ashton to Ashburton, 3s. ordinary, ss. return.
Wheatstone to- Ashburton, 2s. 6d. ordinary, 4s. return. SINGLE FARE RETURN ON SATURDAYS. The coach leaves the Boohing Office, Quill’s Commercial Hotel, each day at 3.15 j Post Office, 3.30. 292 u ECOOKSON, Wills Street, runs the . MAIL COACH from Ashburton Railway Station to Green Street, Alford Forest, and Mount Somers, every Tuesday and Friday, returning Wednesday and Saturday at 3 p.m. For Sale. LAND. LAND. ESS RS. POY NT Z & CO. have received instructions to OFFER FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY, AN UNIMPROVED FARM of 400 Acres, in one or two lots. The land is of fair quality and situated within four miles of a Railway Station on the main line 197« ADVERTISEMENTS received for the GUARDIAN up to 9 p.m. at the scale charges, afterwards at double rates or insertion over the leader
Business Notices. TO FARMERS. rjpilE undersigned are CASH BUYERS Of Wheat and other Grain, or will make LIBERAL ADVANCES On shipments to London on grower’s account. DEERING’S TWINE BINDER. NOTICE TO FARMERS. 'yy'E have this day APPOINTED MESSRS. FRIED LANDER BROS. SOLE AGENTS for the DEERING TWINE BINDER for the county of Ashburton. MASON STRUTHERS & CO. Christchurch 10th. February, 1880. 0 The Deering Twine Binder AWARDED GOLD MEDAL At Ashburton, six machines competing. THE DEERING TWINE BINDER took the SPECIAL PRIZE at the Oamaru trial etc. JJAYING been appointed sole agents for the above machines, we are now prepared to TAKE ORDERS for the
coming season. As only a LIMITED NUMBER can be supplied, all who wish to make certain of securing those favorite machines fo next season should order before the depar ture of next San Francisco Mail. FRIEDLANDER B R P. S AGENTS FOR THE COLONIAL FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND SOLE AGENTS FOR THE CELEBRATED ALTHOUSE SELF - REGULATING WINDMILLS.
Business Notices. VALUE EXTRAORDINARY. THE Great Bargains OF THE SEASON. GREAT CLEARANCE SALE FOR THIRTY DAYS. ORE AND CO. HAVING - resolved to clear out the Balance of the Bankrupt Stocks purchased by them during the Season (amounting to over ten thousand pounds) regardless of cost so that they may commence the Autumn Season with en tirely a new Stock, ORE, AND CO. Will also offer several cheap lots pur chased by them during the late depression. Special Bargains. 90 Pair Twilled Kaiapoi Blankets at 4s. under the usual price. Kaiapoi Flannel at Is. 4d., Is, 6d. to 2s. English Flannel at Is., Is. 2d., Is. 6d., to Is. 9d. Prints at sd. and 6d., worth 9d. Brown Hollands, 7d. to Is. COSTUMES, 56 Costumes at 215., worth 355. 6d., a Ba; gain. 64 Print Costumes at 7s. 6d. to 12s. 6d., worth 20s. 1700 yards Dress Goods, Alpaccas, at Bd., lOd., and Is. MILLINERY. Trimmed and Untrimmed Hats- at half price. 2 Boxes Flowers, sold at 6d. per spray. Ladies’ Underclothing at very much under usual prices. 20 Dozen Stays at 3s. 6d., 45., 4s. 9d.. to ss. 6d. CLOTHING. Men’s Suits at 15s. under usual prices. Boys’ Suits at 15s. 6d. to 355. Youth’s Suits at a little over half-price. Braces, Ties, Collars, Socks, and Shirts, unusually cheap. 20 Dozen Harvest Shirts at Is. 6d. to 2s, 6d. BOOTS Men’s Boots still sold at Bankrupt prices. Youth’s Boots in great variety. Ladies’ Kid Boots at old prices. . 1 Case Children’s Boots at Is. and Is. 6d., a bargain. TAILORING DEARTMENT. WE HAVE MUCH PLEASURE IN ANNOUNCING TO THE PUBLIC THAT A Tailoring Branch HAS BEEN OPENED IN CON NECTION WITH OUR CLOTHING DEPARTMENT, HAVING MADE ARRANGEMENTS WITH MESSRS. CRAIGHEAD AND CO. (LATE OF EDINBURGH AND SAN FRANCISCO), PRACTICAL TAILORS. TO MAKE UP ALL ORDERS EN TRUSTED TO US IN THE VERY BEST STYLE. A PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED. SCOTCH, ENGLISH, and COLONIAL TWEEDS IN GREAT VARIETY. THE CELEBRATED BLARNEY TWEED (CORK) KEPT IN STOCK. FANCY COATINGS IN GREAT VARIETY, SUITS from £ I 4s. DRESSMAKING DEPARTMENT. Dresses, Costumes, and Jackets made up to order, under the superintendence of a first-class Dressmaker. WEDDING & MOURNING ORDERS PUNCTUALLY ATTENDED TO, ORE AND CO. IMPORTERS ASHBURTCN AND RAKAIA, |
AG/1880/AG_18800401/MM_01/0004.xml | 8,121 | FISH DIET
From the Scotsman. The growing demand for animal food in this country has hitherto been chiefly met by increased supplies of meat, obtained in the form of live stock from tho Continent, of frozen carcases from America, and of tinned meats from the Antipode". The gigantic proportions which our foreign butcher’s bill has thus attained of late years may be in part attributed to the comparative neglect in this country of another source of animxl food —namely fishes, of which its rivers, lakes, and surrounding seas might, by enlightened enterprise, be made to yield an enormously greater harvest. This neglect is pro bably somewhat due to the fact that the value of fish as an article of food is very generally under-estimated. In many parts of the world, and especially along the northern shores of Europe, Asia, and America, where vegetation is of the scantiest description, fish form the chief, if not the only, food of the inhabitants. The Siberians bake bread with a meal formed by grinding down the dried re mains of fish, while it is true of the majority of dwellers in every fishing village, that fish, and uot flesh, form the great bulk of their animal food ; yet, as Dr. Davy remarks in “ The angler and his friend”—“ In no other class than in that of fishers do we see larger families, handsomer women, or more robust men. ” The number of fish species fised as food is much larger than that either of birds or mammals, and there is similarly a greater diversity in their ixuti-itiousness. The nutritive value of any food depends on its digestibility, and on the quantity of flesh and force producing material which a given amount of it contains, the flesh producing matter consisting chiefly of such nitrogenous substances as albumen, fibxxne and gelatine, while the force producing qualities lie mainly in its fat. In both of those respects considerable difference obtains between the two groups into which food fishes ax’e usually divided —namely, the white blooded, of which the cod is an example, and tho red-blooded, of which the salmon is the type. The latter, as a rule, contain more oil than the former, and have it distributed throughout the muscle and immediately beneath the skin in much the same way as the flesh of mam mals, while in the former the oil is chiefly concentrated in the liver. The red blooded fish thus afford a richer diet, but for the same reason, they are, as a rule, much less digestible than white fish. The maximum force-producing power of one pound of certain common articles of food when c orxsumed in the human body, has been calculated from actual experiment by Professor Fiankland, and from the results thus obtained it would appear that a pound of whiting—one of tho white fish thus digested and oxidized in the body will produce a force equal to that expended in raising 491 tons one foot high; while a pound of mackerel —rne of the red blooded group —owing to the much larger quantity of oil which it con tains, is capable of producing a force equal to 1000 tons raised one foot high. With regard to force producing power, most of the other food fishes are intermediate between a whiting and a mackerel. Comparing fish in this respect with other forms of animal food, it is found that a pound of lean beef will pro duce a force equal to 885 tons raised one foot —that is considerably less than a similar quantity of mackerel—while the lean of veal is only equal to the produc tion of a force of 75C tons raised one foot. A pound of mackerel, on the other hand, can produce at the maximum 3| ounces of muscle or flesh, while the same quantity of lean beef can only produce 2J- ounces. Fish oils are exceedingly rich in the force producing element, cod-liver oil being placed in this respect above all the other food substances experimented upon by Professor Frankland, a pound of it digested and oxidized in the human body being found capable of producing force equal to 5649 tons raised one foot high. The muscle of fish usually contains less nitrogenous or fleshforming material than that of mammals, and generally less fat, but the difference in these respects is, in many cases, comparatively trifling. Thus lean beef, according to Dr. Pavy, contains 19 3 per cent, of nitrogenous matter, while whitefish contains 18 T per cent. ; the former having also 3 6 per cent, of fat, against 2'9 per cent, in the latter. Fish also have special value in human diet, owing to the larger propor tion of plxosphorus contained in them tlxan in other forms of animal food ; and as, according to Buchner, there is “ no thinking witlxout phosphorus,” writers on dietetics have recommended them to brain-workers and all who are liable to mental worry and anxiety. Buchner’s assertion, however, is scientifically ac curate only so far as it is a statement of the fact that phosphorus is a necessary constituent of that nervous matter which forms the apparatus of thought, and that, as a recent wx-iter puts it, “for the integrity of thought, integrity of the ner vous tissue is requisite, and for the integ rity of the nervous tissue a due quantity of digestible phospbatic salts.” The eel is the°oiliest of all fishes, but is correspon dingly deficient in nitrogenous matter, containing only 10 pex’ cent, of the latter, but having at least 14 per cent, of fat. The Jews were prohibited from eating eels by the Levitical law, which forbade the eating of “whatsoever had no scales or fins in the water. ” Prej udico has led to an almost equal abstinence from the eat ing of cels on the part of the Scottish people, although in other fish-eating countries they form a favorite dish. Especially is this the case in England, where the demand for eels always exceeds the supply, and where no fewer than ten millions of them are annually brought to Billingsgate for the supply of the metro politan market. It is also a special favorite with the Italians, who cultivate it in the great lagoons of the Adriatic, and the Neapolitans, who import it to the extent of a million pounds annually. The quality of fish is greatly affected by the act of spawning. Immediately before this operation they are at their best ; tor some time after it they ax - e out of season, and barely fit for food.*]
Holloway's Pills. —These Pills are more efficacious in strengthening a debilitated con stitution than any other medicine in the world. Persons of a nervous habit of body, and all who are suffering from weak digestive organs, or whose health has become deranged _by bilious affection, disordered stomach, or liver complaints, should lose no lime in giving these admirable Pills a fair trial. Coughs, colds, asthma, or shortness of breath are also within the range of the sanative powers of this very remarkable medicine. The cures effected by these Pills are not superficial or temporary, but complete anv permanent. They are as mild as they are efficacious, and may be given with confidence to delicate females and young chil dren. Their action on the liver, stomach, and bowels is immediate, beneficial, and lasting, restoring order and health in every case. Advt
THE CHIMNEY CORNER.
AN UNPLEASANT ADVENTURE. I was travelling in the winter of 1867 in one of the most beautiful and mountainous districts of Ireland, when I accidentally en countered some members of the famous Fenian Brotherhood about whom we have heard so much. My tour was on foot, and one afternoon, when the daylight was fast departing, I found myself in the midst of a series of ranges of hills of more dr less magnitude,
and saw that my path lay directly over Hi cm ; if I hoped to reach the village for which I was hound before night set in. Slowly and wearily I plodded onwards, finding out, as each step seemed more difficult, that the way I had chosen was a very toilsome one, and the sun sank be hind the range of hills in front of mo just as I readied the bottom of the first valley. A violent snow-storm increased the dark ness, and in a few minutes I could hai’dly see a j'ard before me. Slowly and laboriously I toiled up one range after another, not being able in the darkness and snow to choose the easiest paths, till, after several hours of tedious climbing, I was completely exhausted. Just as I rounded the base of one range I saw a light, apparently from a cottage some dis tance before me higher up the mountain, and I joyfully made for it. Tho rude shelter of an Irish hovel would bo a blissful exchange for the fury of the tempest bn such a night. It was not the only cottage on the side of the mountain : there were several others, but scattered at a distance from each other, so that I could not then perceive them. They were, like the hovels of most of the native Irish, of a miserably poor kind, seldom having more than two apartments —the kitchen and the “ room,” as it is called ; often only one. The walls were built of mud, the old rotten and moss grown thatch, sinking in here and there, let in both rain and wind ; the windows were mere holes in the wall, stuffed with straw or closed by a wooden board at night. The fire in such cottages—of peat, orturf as it is called —burns on the floor, and the smoke finds exit by a hole in the thatch, or by the door. The pig occupies the best place by the fire. “And who’d have a better right to it, yer honour 1 sure, an’ isn’t it him that pays the rint 1” says the tenant. The manure-heap, or at least a green stinking pool, stands just before the door ; and a fierce, snarling, dirty cur keeps angry watch over the family possessions. Such a hovel was that which 1 now entered. There was no one within but an elderly woman, dressed in miserable rags ; a tolerably good peat fire was burning on the hearth, and a pot full of Indian meal stirabout was set thereon, and being assiduously tended by her. “ A wild night, ma’am,” said I, as I entered. “ Will you be good enough to allow me to rest in your cottage till morn ing, fori am fairly exhausted crossing the mountains, and the snow-storm is so severe 1 can get no farther? I will pay you well for my night’s lodging.” Troth will I, yer honor,” she replied. “An’ it’s not pay ye need be talkin’ of, for I wouldn’t see a dog outside my door sich a night as this an’ not take the cray thur in, let alone a Christian. Where was it ye came from ? ’Deed an’ ye had a wild read across the mountains the night.” And as she spoke I drew near her fire, and warmed my well-nigh frozen limbs. “ Whisht, here’s a stool for yer honor,” she said, wiping one as well as it might be done with her apron. “Ye don’t belong to this country ?” “No, ma’am,” I replied. “I live near Dublin, but I come from England. ” “ From England did ye V she said quickly. Then went on after a short pause, “ What will I do wid ye when the boys come in ? they 7 mightn’t be plased to ' find ye here. ” ’ “Why should they not 2” I said. “I shall bo glad to make friends with them.” “Oh, it’s not our own boys,” she re ! plied, “ they’re quiet enough ; but there’s a power of the neighbor boys was to be in here the night for a meetin’ like, an’ they’ll be afther havin’ a dthrap to ; warm them maybe, an’ betimes they be . hasty like.” “ What kind of a meeting is it to be 1” I said. “ Well, your honor, it’s a sort of a meetin’ the boys are goin’ to have : that’s . all I know . and there’ll be speechifying, . an’ the like ; an’ Mick, that’s the head o’ \ them, he’s oncomraon wicked when he’s „ got a dthrap o’ dthrink, an’ swears he’ll put his knife through the first Sassenach s he can find, an’ Barney he’s as bad, an’ ( you’re like a dacent gentleman, an’ 1 wouldn’t like to see no harm come of it, ' an’ in my house, too, that’s a quate widdy ( this fifteen years come Candlemas.” Here -was a pleasant prospect for me. , The civil old woman’s evident anxiety ! made me excessively nervous. I was aware that the use of the knife was be , coming too common in this particular ’ county', and of the bitter feelings enter ' tained against the Sassenach, whether recently come from England or of a family settled in Ireland ; and I knew how ont i rageous was the violence sometimes mani fested by the Celtic peasant under the in fluence of drink. But 1 hardly knew what to do, for if I faced the storm again I was certain to perish on the mountain | from cold and fatigue. While I was medi : tating somewhat ruefully over my position, the old woman, who had been looking anxiously out at the door, suddenly ex claimed — “Troth thin, .an’ here they are a comin’. Rin intill the room an’ lie down till they be gone. Jimmy an’ Pat sleeps in tho far bed, an’ me an’' Biddy in the near one ; she’s away since Christmas, an’ I’ll be for sittin’ up. Jist lie down on my bed an’ rest, an’ I’ll keep the door shut betwixt.” On the whole, this seemed the best thing to do, so I did as the old woman bid me. The two beds were very poor, though far superior to what may ordina rily be found in Irish cottages, being placed on bedsteads furnished with coarse blue curtains along the outer side, whereas a straw pallet thrown on the ground is the usual sleeping-place. The bedsteads were placed end to end, and completely filled the room, the uncurtained head of the one she bid me lie down on being close against the wooden partition between the two apartments, and the open chinks in the partition a!low r ed me a full view of what passed in the kitchen. Coarse as was the couch, it could not be otherwise than agreeable to my weary frame, but I had hardly thrown myself down on it -when the house door opened, and six or seven young men tramped in, stamping their feet to shake off the snow. “ Good-evenin’ till ye, Judy. Sux’e an’ hei’c’s a night if iver there was one ; it’s mighty little dthx'iilin’ we’ll be afther havin’ the night, barrin’ we do it here in the kitchen.” The speaker was a ferocious-looking, short, thick-set man, powerfully built, and with a hang-dog expression of coun tenance ; his black brows, shaggy unkempt hair, and badly-shaven face adding to the wildness of his aspect ; he seemed to be regarded as the leader. ‘ ‘ That’ll be a small parade ground for ye, Mick, though most o’ the boys is away the night,” said a more youthful speaker, with a less repulsive countenance. “ We’ll jist niver mind paradin’ and dthnllin’ the night, but take a dthrap more to warm us, and dthx’ink success to ould Ireland an’ dthrownin’ to ivexy Sassenach in her.” Thrue. for ye, Barney,” said the first speaker, “ an’ I’ll jist read a letter for the boys from Anxeriky, from Paddy Phelan ; an’ sure an’ he’s a captain now in the army of the great Irish republic, an’ he says we’re to keep up heart and wox’k all thegither, for that we’ll surely have the boys across from Anxeriky afore Patrick’s Day, an’ thin won’t we see the Sassenachs flyin’ 1” The letter was produced, as was also an ample supply of the potteen, or mountain dew ; but at this stage of the proceedings fatigue got the better of me, and I fell in to a sound sleep. I hardly know how long I may have slept, certainly more than a couple of hours, when I was awakened by loud and angry voices in the kitchen ; and looking through the crevices in the wooden parti tion, I could see the man addressed as
Mick and a younger member of the party facing each other on the floor with angry gestures and violent language. “ Is it you, ye spalpeen, that dar’ say a xvord agin’ me !” ci'ied Mick. “By jabers, but if ye don’t jist do every hap’orth I bid ye, I’ll make sich a scare crow of ye that yer own dog ’ll bark at ye.” “I dar’ ye, so I do,” shouted the younger defiantly. “ Jist [let me see ye lay a sign of yer finger on me, an’ ye’ll see what I’ll do.” Mick seemed provoked beyond expres sion at this, and he advanced rapidly and struck his opponent a violent blow on the side of the head. The young man stag gered a little, but instantly recovering himself, planted a far straighter and better-delivered blow right in Mick’s face. It was Mick’s turn to stagger now, and one or two of the “boys” shouted, “ Well done, Tom, give it to him again.” This expression of their opinion roused Mick still more; his face grew purple with passion, and calling out to his com rades, would they see their leader beaten and not stand by him ? he was immedia tely joined by Barney and one of the others, while the three remaining members of the party as quickly sided with Tom, and the scrimmage became general. Mick and Tom had laid hold of each other, and were apparently fighting rather by a kind of wrestling and struggling than by blows, when Tom again managed to throw his antagonist against the jamb wall which, in Irish cottages, generally forms a screen between the outer door and the hearth. Livid with rage, Mick seized a clasp-knife which lay open on a stool beside him, having been apparently used for cutting tobacco, and struck Tom two rapid blows with it, xvounding him first under the ear and then in the Txeart. The poor young man instantly staggered back and expired without a groan. [to be continued.]
Useful Information.
VACCINATION. By an Act of the General Assembly of New Zealand, it is made compulsory upon every parent to take his child, within six months of its birth, to the Medical Officer appointed by Government for the district, or to some qualified Medical Practitioner, to have the child vaccin ated, and on the eighth day following to take the child back again for inspection. For breach of this law a fine not exceeding 40s. may be recovered before any Bench of Magis trates. If the child be properly vaccinated, the Medical Officer 01 Practitioner is to give a certificate of the fact. If the child be not sus ceptible, or unfit to endure the process, another certificate is to be given, which will clear the parents of the' consequences. Children, al though vaccinated, whose vaccination certifi cates are not forwarded to the Registrar of the district are still liable to a fine of 40s. Inno culation with the virus of small pox is a crime punishable by a penalty of £lO, The word “parent” means father, mother, or other per son having the care, nurture, or custody of the child. SLAUGHTER-HOUSE LICENSES. “The Slaughter-House Act, 1877,” pro vides that “no license shall be issued in res pect of any slaughter-house situated within half a mile from the outer boundary of any borough, unless such slaughter-house has been erected, or was in course of erection for that purpose immediately before the Ist December, 1577. If such slaughter-house is within theabovc described limit, application for the license must be made to ibe Council of the nearest Borough. II a slaughter-house is within any County, ex cept as aforesaid, the application must be made to the Council of such county. No license, foot being the renewal of a previously existing license, shall be issued to any person, unless public notice shall have been given by the applicant for the same, once in each week for one month, immediately preceding the time when such application is to be heard.” MOONLIGHT EVENINGS. The Moon at 3 days old shines till about 8 o’clock. The Moon at 6 days old shines till about half-past 10 o’clock. The Moon at 8 days old shines till nearly I o’clock in the morning. The Moon at 12 days old shines from sun down till about 4 in the morning. The Muon at 15 days old is full, and shines all night. The Moon at 18 days old rises about 9 p.m. and shines till morning. The Moon at 21 days old rises about II p.m. and shines till morning. The Moon at 24 days old rises about 2 a. m. and shines till morning. The Moon at 27 days old rises about 4 a.m, and shines till sunrise. THE HOUSEWIFE’S TABLE. The following is a very valuable housewife’s table, by which persons not having scales and weights at hand may readiiy measure the article wanted to form any recipe without the trouble of weighing, allowance to be made for an extraordinary dryness or moisture of the ar ticle weighed or measured : Wheat flour, I pound is I quart. Indian meal, 1 pound 2 ounces are I quart. Butter, when soft, 1 pound is I quart. Loaf sugar, broken, I pound is I quart White sugar, powdered, 1 pound 1 unce arc 1 quart. Ten eggs are 1 pound. Flour, 4 pecks are 1 bushel. Sixteen large tablespoonsful are 1 pint. Eight large tcaspoonsful are 1 gill. Four large tcaspoonsful are % gill. Two gills arc pint. Two pints axe I quait. Four quarts are I gallon. A common sized tumbler holds ]£ pint. A common sized wine glass is % a gill. A tcarcup is 1 gill. _ A large wine-glass is I gill. Forty drops arc equal to I teaspoonful. Four teaspoonfuls are equal to I tablespoon ful.
REGISTRATION OF BIRTHS, MAR RIAGES, AND DEATHS. Births. —Parents and ail other persons pre sent at a birth, are liable under the Act for Registration under penalty of ,£lO ; failing, the occupier of house in which inch birth took place is liable. Births are registered free up to sixty-two days, day of birth and of registra ti*n, both inclusive; afterwards up to six months, on payment of ss. penalty, and after declaration as to truth of particulars being duly made ; and beyond six months only after conviction before a Magistrate, and on pro duction of certificate of conviction signed by Magistrate or Clerk to Bench, and within one month of such conviction. There are other provisions as to registration of children found exposed, and registration of names within one year of birth. Marriages. —Marriages must be solem nized with open doors, between eight in the morning and four in the afternoon, in the presence of two or more witnesses. Persons objecting to be married by a clergyman, can 1 be married in a Registrar’s office by a Registrar. Persons desirous of being married must give notice to the Registrar of the district, and take out a Marriage Certificate; but before doing so, must have resided in the district three clear days immediately proceeding the application for certificate. The fees are :—for Notice and Certificate, £1 2s 6d ; Marriage by Registrar, £1 ; and 2s 6d for Copyof Marriage Registrar. Pei'sons wishing to be married out of the dis trict in which they live, can only do so by residing in the district in which they wish to be married for three clear days, and obtaining certificate from the Registrar of that district. And persons living in different districts must either both reside for three clear days in the same district, or else obtain two Certificates, viz:—one from the Registrar of each of the districts in which they reside. Any person making false affirmation, declaration, or repte sentation before a Registrar, is guilty of mis demeanour. Deaths. — The occupier of house in which death occurs, and all persons present at a death, are liable for the registration within thirty one days; and failing these, the Undertaker or person so acting, under penalty of £10 ; but any of the pei'sons liable may depute, in writing, some person acquainted with par ticulars required to attend and register ; and the person registering MhST in all cases take to the Registrar the Doctor’s Certificate of Death. In all cases of burial, the Undertaker or person so acting, must return to the Registrar within seven days, the Burial Cer tificate, duly signed by Undertaker and officiating Minister, or two householders pre sent at such burial. Undertakers not return ing such Burial Certificates within seven days are liable to a penalty of £5 : and Clergymen officiating and not signing Burial Certificates are also liable to a penalty of. £s. Any person not attending to register, alter notice from Registrar is duly given, is liable to a penalty of ,£2O There arc various other provisions defining, powers and duties of Registrar, and imposing penalties for neglect in complying with various' provisions of th<* Act.
THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, THURSDAY, APRIL 1, 1880.
Printed and published by HORACE JOHN Weeks and Charles Dixon, at their Printing Office, East Street, Ashburton. Thursday, April I, 1880.
Business Notices. A. J. WHITE'S STEAM CABINETMAKING AND FURNITURE ESTABLISHMENT, CHRISTCHURCH, Will be found one of the most convenient in New Zealand. THE Stock being so varied, that pur chasers may at once select any Article they can possibly require, suitable for any class of House. This will be found an IMMENSE ADYANTAGE TO COUN TRY CUSTOMERS Thus saving time, trouble and expense. 589 a H. M. Jones, Baring Square, LAW & COMMERCIAL STATIONER, BOOK AND MUSIC SELLER. Toys, Fancy Goods, Violins, Strings, - Concertinas, &c. Magazines, English Papers, & Periodicals, by each Mail. Bookbinding Executed with Despatch Gazette in Bankruptcy. R, THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN (County Agricultural and Sporting Recorder) is a GAZETTE for all Notices under The Debtors and Creditors Acts. Medical. Advice to mothers.—Are you ■ broken in your rest by a sick child, suffering with the pain of cutting teeth ? Go at once to the chemist and get a bottle of Mrs. WINSLOW’S SOOTHING SYRUP. It will relieve the poor sufferer immediately. It is perfectly harmless ; it produces natural, quiet sleep by reliev ing the L cliild from pain, and the little cherub awakes “ as bright as a button.” It has been in use in America, and is highly recommended by medical men. It is very pleasant to take; it sooths the child ; it softens the gums, allays all pain, relieves wind, regulates the bowels, and is the best known remedy for dysentry and diarrhoea, whether arising from teething or other causes. Be sure and ask for Mrs. Winslow’s Soothing Syrup, and see that “ Curtis and Perkins, New York and London,” is on the outside wrapper. No mother should be without it. Sold by all medicine dealers, at Is. lid. —Depot, 493, Oxford street. Tfi/'HO is Mrs. WINSLOW 1 As this * ’ question is frequently asked, we shall simply say that she is a lady who for upwards of thirty years has untireingly devoted her time and talents as a female physician and nurse, principally among children. She has especially studied the constitution and wants of this numerous class, and, as a result of this effort and practical knowledge obtained in a lifetime as nurse and physician, she has com pounded a SOOTHING SYRUP for Chil dren. It operates like magic, giving rest and health, and is, moreover, sure to regulate the bowels. In consequence of this article, Mrs. Winslow is becoming world-renouned as a benefactor of her race. Children certainly do rise up and bless her. Especially is this the case in this city. Vast quantities of the Soothing Syrup are daily sold and used here. We think Mrs Winslow has immortalised her name by this invaluable article, and we sincerely believe that thousands of chil dren have been saved from an early grave by its timely use, and that millions yet unborn will share its benefits and unite in calling her blessed. No mother has dis charged her duty to her suffering little one, in our opinion, until she has given it the benefit of Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup. Try it mothers, try it now.— Ladies’ Visitor, Now York City. 'TEEDMAN’S SOOTHING POWDERS > FOR CHILDREN CUTTING TEETH. CAUTICN TO PURCHASER The value of this well-known Family Medi cine has been largely tested in all parts of the world, and by all grades of society, for upwards of FIFTY YEARS. Its well-earned exten sive sale has induced SPURIOUS IMITA TIONS, some of which in OUTWARD APPEARANCE so closely resemble the ori ginal as to have deceived many purchasers. The proprietor therefore feels it due to the public to give a special caution against the use of SUCH IMITATIONS. Purchasers are therefore requested carefully to observe the four following distinctive characteristics, without which none are genuine : 1st —In every case the words JOHN STEEDMAN, CHEMIST, WALWORTH, SURREY, are engraved on the Government Stamp affixed to each packet. 2nd—Each Single Powder has directions for the dose, and the words, JOHN STEEDMAN, Chemist, Walworth, Surrey, printed thereon. 3rd —The name, Steedman, is always spelt with two EE’s. 4th —The manufacture is carried on solely at Walworth, Surrey. Sold in Packets by all Chemists and Medi cine Vendors. Sold by Kempthorme, Prosser and Co., Auckland. 63c
Medical. ENO’S FRUIT SALT. THE PHYSICAL BASIS OF LIFE. GOOD FOOD. How to enjoy good food that would other wise cause Bilious headache, disordered Stomach, Poisoned Blood, &c.—use ENO’S FRUIT SALT. A NATURAL APERIENT. ENO’S l\ FRUIT SALT, when taken with water, acts as a natural aperient, its simple but natural action removes all impurities, thus preserving and restoring health. If its great value in keep ing the body in health were universally known, no family should be without it. Fagged, weary, and worn OUT!! ! Anyone whose duties require them to under go mental or unnatural excitement or strain— ENO’S FRUIT SALT is the best known remedy. It acts like a charm. It allays ner vous excitement, depression, and the injurious effects of stimulants and too rich food. Its power in aiding the digestion is most striking. It also restores the nervous system toils proper condition {by natural means). Use ENO’S FRUIT SALT. You cannot overstate its great value in keeping the blood pure and free from disease. ENO versus STIMULANTS. An in sufficient amount of exercise frequently deranges the liver. ENO’S FRUIT SALI is peculiarly adapted for any constitutional weak ness of the liver. A world of woes is avoided by those who keep and use ENO’S FRUIT SALT.— t “All our customers for Eno’s Salt would not be without it upon any consideration, they having received so much benefit from it. — Wood Brothers, Chemists, Jersey, 1878.” Every travelling trunk and HOUSEHOLD in the world ought to contain a Bottle of ENO’S FRUIT SALT, prepared from Sound, Ripe Fruit, as a Health giving, Cooling, Sparkling, and Invigorating Beverage for any Season, It is the best Pre ventive and Cure for Biliousness, Sick Head ache, Skin Eruptions, Impure Blocd, Fevers, Pimples on the Face, Giddiness Feverishness, Mental Depression, Want of Appetite, Sour ness of Stomach, Constipation, Vomiting, Thirst, &c., and to remove the effects of errors in Eating and Drinking. ENO’S FRUIT SALT.— From the Rev. Dr Hurst, Vicar of Collorly : —“I have used your Fruit Salt for many years, and have verified your statements. The thanks of the public arc due to you for your unceasing efforts to relieve suffering humanity. Long may you live to be a blessing to the world.”
ENO’S FRUIT SALT. —“After suffering for nearly two and a half years from severe headache and disordered stomach, and after trying almost everything and spending much money without finding any benefh, 1 was recommended by a friend to try ENO’S FRUIT SALT, and before I had finished one bottle I found it doing me a great deal of good, and now I am restored to my usual health ; and others I know that have tried it have not enjoyed such good health for years. —Yours most truly, Robert Humphreys, Post Office, Barrasford.” Agents for New Zealand, MESSRS, KEMPTHORNE, PROSSER, AND CO. VALUABLE DISCOVERY for the HAIR. A very nicely perfumed Hairdressing, called THE MEXICAN HAIR RE NEWER, now being sold by most Che mists and perfumers througout the coun try, at 3s. 6d. per bottle, is fast super ceding all the old restorers and dyes for the purpose of changing grey or white hair to its natural original color, for it will positively restore the hair in every case of greyness to its original color, with out dyeing it or leaving that offensive smell which most of the hair preparations of the day do. This preparation has never been known to fail in restoring the hair to its natural color and gloss in from eight to twelve days. It promotes growth and prevents the hair falling out, eradicating dandruff, and leaving the scalp in a clean, healthy condition. It imparts peculiar vitality to the roots of the hair, restoring it to its youthful freshness and vigor. Daily applications of this preparation for a week or two will surely restore faded, grey, or white hair to its natural color and richness. It is not a dye, nor does it con tain any coloring matter or offensive substance whatever. Hence it does not soil the hands, the scalp, or even white linen, but produces the color within the substance of the hair. Read the follow ing from Mr. Nathan Berry, Chemist, Walkden : “ One of my customers told me the other day he had had grey hair for thirty-five years, and after using one bottle of the Mexican Hair Renewer I sold him, it was restored to and kept its natural color.” It may be had of any respectable Chemist, Perfumer, or Dealer in toilet articles in the kingdom, at 3s. fid. per bottle. —Prepared by HENRY 0. GALLUP, No. 493, Oxford street, London. OCKLE’S ANTIBILIOUS PILLS— These Pills consist of a careful and peculiar admixture of the best and mild est vegetable aperients, with the pure ex tract of the flowers of the camomile. They will be found a most efficacious remedy for derangement of the digestive organs, and for torpid action of the liver and bowels, which produce indigestion and the several varieties of bilious and liver complaints. They speedily remove the irritation and feverish state of the stomach, allay spasm, correct the morbid condition of the liver and organs subser vient to digestion, promote a due and healthy secretion of bile, and relieve the constitution of all gouty matter and other impurities, which, by circulating in the blood, most injuriously affect the action of the kidneys ; thus, by removing the causes productive of so much discomfort, they restore the energies of both body and mind. To those who indulge in the luxuries of the table these pills will prove highly useful, occasioning no pain in their action, unless they meet with an unusual quantity of acrid bile and acid matter in the stomach and bowels. To Europeans on their arrival in India or China they are recommended as a preservative against the fatal disorders peculiar to tropical climates. Their occasional use, if com bined with the strictest attention to diet, will be frequently found to remove at once, by their influence over the secre tions, that congestive and unhealthy con dition of the liver which is so often the earliest antecedent of severe febrile and constitutional disturbance. It must be understood that these pills are not recommended as containing any new or dangerously active ingredients; on the contrary, they ai’e characterised by a remarkable simplicity of combination,, and whatever merit they may be found to possess depends as much upon the selec tion of pure drugs, and the unusual labor and attention bestowed upon their subse quent preparation, as upon the acknow ledged peculiarity of their composition. They are not recommended as a panacea, nor are they adapted to all complaints ; but as a mild and efficacious aperient and tonic in the various forms of indigestion, it will not, perhaps, be an exaggeration to state that they have been resorted to under all systems of diet, changes of cli mate, or atmospheric alternations with an extraordinary degree of success for upwards of seventy-eight years. This celebrated family aperient may be had throughout the United Kingdom in boxes at Is l£d, 2s 9d, 4s fid, and 11s Od, as well as in India, China, New Zealand, and he Australian Colonies.
Medical. P 'OR COUGHS, BRONCHITIS, IN FLUENZA, COLDS, &c. OWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED. |>OWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED. P OWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED. T HE Oldest and Most Effectual COUGH REMEDY. E XTRAORDINARY TESTIMO NIALS. HER MAJESTYS GUK BOAT NETLET. Wick, Scotland. Dear Sir, — Having had a most distressing and severe cough, which caused me many sleepless nights and restless days, I was recommended by his LORDSHIP the EARL of CAITHNESS to try your most invaluable Balsam of Aniseed, and I can assure you, with the first dose, I found immediate relief, even without having to /suspend my various duties; and the first small bottle com pletely cured pie/ therefore I have the greatest confidence in fully recommend ing it to the/million. Signed, W. LINZBLL, H.M.G.B. NETLEY. POWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED. Due be Montabob writes : “ Chateau de Montabor, Aveyron. Sir, —Having suffered for some time from an obstinate cough, accompanied with fever, continuous head-aches, and sleepless nights, I resolved after having vainly tried several other medicines, to ■ have recourse to your BALSAM of ANISEED. I cannot resist, sir, the desire of making you acquainted with the really marvelous results which I derived from it. From the first dose I felt great relief, the bad symptoms grew feebler, the irritation of the throat was calming down, and I recovered the sleep which had nearly left me. The third dose delivered me completely, and I am now completely restored to health. Receive, sir, with the expression of my gratitude the assurance of my distinguished sentiments. DUC DE MONTABOR.” pOR COUGHS, BRONCHITIS, FLUENZA, COLDS, &c. IN pOR COUGHS, BRONCHITIS, FLUENZA, COLDS, &c. IN- F OR COUGHS, BRONCHITIS, FLUENZA, COLDS, &c. IN- F OR COUGHS, BRONCHITIS, FLUENZA, COLDS, &c. IN TJOWELL’S BALSAM of JL “Sir, —I have for a long i ANISEED, time suffered from a severe cough and tried all manner of remedies. Dr. Liberecht advised POWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED ; it cured me after a few days. You arc at liberty to use this letter in hopes that othe-s may benefit by it.— I am, Sir, Yours. &c., ALBERT COUNT POTOCKI.” OWELL’S BALSAM OF ANISEED. WILL LOOSEN the PHLEGM imme diately.—The Dean of Westminster’s Verger writes: “I was advised to try the Balsam of Anijccd; I did, and have found great relief. It is most comforting in allaying irritation and giving strength to the voice.” Lionel Brough, Esq., the eminent actor, writes : I think it an invaluable medicine for members of my profession, and have always recommended it to my brother and sister artistes. ” HpRULY an EXTRAORDINARY EX -1 PECTORaNT.—Mr. Edward M. Ullett, of Bury, Hunts., writes to Messrs. Palmer & Son, Ramsay ; —“ Having been in the habit o using Powell’s Balsam of Aniseed for a great number of years, I have great pleasure in bear ing testimony to its incomparable effects as an expectorant. I always find a single dose gives immediate relief, and a small bottle effects a perfect cure.”
POWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED.— The effects of one teaspoonful taken in a little water before going to bed is extraordinary. N© family should be without it in the winter. Sold by Chemists and Medicine Vendors throughout the World, is I and 2s 3d per per bottle; a great saving in taking family bottles, 11s each. Established over 50 years. Prepared only by THOMAS POWELL, Blackfriars Road, London. SK for POWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED SOLD by all CHEMISTS and STORE KEEPERS. Observe the Trade Mark, “Lion, Net, and Mouse.” Wholesale Agents in the Australian and New Zealand Colonies -Elliot Brothers ; Eyers & Solomon ; Felton, Grimwalde, & Co. ; P. and S. Falk, Faulding & Co. , Rocke, Tompsit, & Co. ; Rosenthall & Co. ; Kempthorne, Prosser, & Co. ; S. Hoffenung & Co.; Hemmons, Laws, & Co. ; Berkley, Taylor, & Co. ; and all other wholesale houses. Proprietor —Thomas Powell, Blackfriars Road London. KEATING’S WORM TABLETS, A PURELY VEGETABLE SWEETMEAT, noth in appearance and lasts, furnishing a most agreeable method of administering the only certain remedy for INTESTINAL or THREAD WORMS. It is a perfectly safe and mild preparation, and is especially adapted for child) en. TESTIMONIAL. Medical Hall Gildersome, Nov. 28th, 1876. Mr, Keating, Dear Sir, —I think it nothing but my duty to inform you of the immense sale I have for your Worm tablets, which I may justly say is enormous, and in every case gives the greatest satisfaction. I have now in stock two bottles containing the Round Worms brought me during the last few days by customers, one Worm 40 yards long. I dare not be without the remedy.—yours respectfully, M. A. Walker. Sold in tins by all Chemists and Druggists Proprietor, THOS. KEATING, London, REWARD AND CAUTlON,—Whereas fraudulent imitations of this umsurpassed remedy have been sold, I hereby request any one knowing the vendor of the same to com municate with me, on conviction of the offender a liberal reward will be paid. 637 BUGS, FLEAS, MOTHS, BEETLES And all other Insects are DESTROYED by KEATING’S INSECT POWDER, which is quite harmless to domestic animals. In exterminating Beetles the success of this Powder is extraordinary, and no one need be troubled by those pests. It is per fectly clean in application. Ask for and be sure you obtain “ KEAT ING’S POWDER,” as Imitations arc Noxious, and fail in giving satisfaction. Sold bv all Chemists in Tins, is. &’2s. 6d. each 63c GRATEFUL—COMFORTIF G. EPPS’S BREAKFAST COCOA. “ By a thorough knowledge of the natural laws which govern the operations of digestion and nutrition, and by a careful application of die fine properties of well selected cocoa, Mr. Epps has provided our breakfast tables with a delicately-flavoured beverage which may save us many heavy doctors’ bills. It is by tne judi cious use of such articles of diet, that a constitu tion may be gradually built up until strong enough to resist every tendency to disease. Hundreds of subtle maladies are floating arcund us, ready to attack wherever there is a weak point. We may escape many a fata shaft by keeping ourselves well fortified with pure bleed and a properly nourished frame.” —The Cizi, Soviet Gazette. SOLD ONLY IN PACKETS LABELLED JAMES EPPS AND CO Homeopathic Chemists, London,
Business Notices. «ST THIS ADVERTISEMENT SHOULD BE CAREFULLY READ AND RE MEMBERED BY EVERYONE IN TERESTED IN FENCING. THE PATENT OVAL SAMSON FENCE WIRE Has now been before the public for four years, and during that time 5,000 TONS HAVE BEEN SOLD, Giving very great satisfaction, in proof of which we hold numerous testimonials from well-known colonists ; and the demand is daily increasing to such an extent, that numerous spurious imitations have lately been introduced in the various markets of Australia and New Zealand, for the sole purpose of damaging the reputation of the Patent Oval Samson Wire. The Samson Wire Was patented and introduced four years ago in Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, and New Zealand ; and the principal claim set fourth was itabeingmade Oval to prevent fraud. Yet, in the face of these patents, firms—many of respecaltry standing—have, for the sake of a paltry commission, lent themselves to the intro duction of various spurious imitations, which render them liable to actions at law, and annoyance and disappointment to the users. We would point out to intending pur chasers that any persen erecting Oval Wire Fences, other than the Patent Oval Sam son, renders himself liable for damages. The Patent Acts on this point are very explicit ; therefore, after this notiee no excuse can be made. Wehave had instances brought under oui notice where somepersonshave been bo un principled as to mix the Spurious Oval Wire amongst the Patent Oval Samson in order to make a sale, and damage the the reputation of the genuine article. We have a great aversion to take legal proceedings in this matter, but shall be compelled to, in self-defence, unless these practices are at once stopped.
The public, when purchasing, are there fore cautioned to see that each coil bears a tin tally thus : PATENT OVAL SAMSON WIRE, IN OVAL ; : And the Patentee’s Tally or Trade Mark : M B R IN PADLOCK. Manufactured by the Whitecross Wire Company, Warrington, England. By using the Patent Oral Fence Wire you get a better and cheaper fence than any other, and the best proofs are the imitations already referred to. A comprehensive circular as to its advantages, with numerous testimonials from well-known colonists, will be posted to any address on application. The state Forests of Victoria are fenced with the Patent Oval Samson Fence Wire; the one at Dookie is, without doubt, the best Wire Fence in Australia, and people come from great distances to see it. PRICES GREATLY REDUCED. ADDRESS M Lean Bros. Sc Rigg 3 IMPORTER , 69 ELIZABETH STREET, MELBOURNE, TRADE MARK: M B R IN PADLOCK. We undertake through our agents, to deliver the Patent Oval Samson Wire at any port in Australia or New Zealand, either direct from England or Melbourne. Inquiries by telegram promptly answered. REWARD.—Fencers throughout the Colonies who can give information as to the erection of Oval Wire Fences, other than the Patent Oval Samson Wire, will find it to their advantage to communicate with Messrs. M'Lean Brothers and Rigg, 69 Elizabeth street Melbourne. THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. in the Country are Particularly requested to communicate with the Publishers if their papers are not properly addressed. The number of Sub scribers has increased so rapidly that un less great care is taken in giving orders as to address and how to be sent, the papers may be left at the wrong place. All orders will receive our prompt attention. WEEKS AND DIXON, Proprietors,
TO PRINTERS. MACHINE FOR SALE. For sale.— One Second-hand Double Demy Tape Printing MACHINE, in thorough working order, with rollers, moulds, &0., complete. This machine has been replaced by a Double Royal Wharfedale, which necessitates removal of the Double Demy Machine formerly used for printing the “ Herald ” and “ Guardian,” for hand or steampower. Can be seen and all par ticulars obtained at our office. _ For' a Country Office this Machine suits admirably, as it can easily be turned by hand, for which we have fitted a fly wheel and handle. Prigs £7O. WEEKS & DIXON. Ashburton, January 14, 1879 EMPLOYERS requiring any kind of laborers can engage through Herald Registry Office, on payment of Is. in ad- j vance,
Printers and Publishers. IF YOU WANT NEAT BUSINESS CARD GO TO THE "GUARDIAN” OFFICE IF YOU WANT i WELL-PRINTED CIRCULAR, TRY THE "GUARDIAN” OFFICE. IF YOU WANT AN ATTRACTIVE HANDBILL, TRY THE "GUARDIAN ’ OFFICE. IF YOU WANT 4.. A MAGNIFICENT POSTER, CALL AT THE "GUARDIAN” OFFICE. IF YOU WANT ANY DESCRIPTION OF PLAIN OR ORNAMENTAL PRINTING CALL AT THE "GUARDIAN” OFFICE East Street Nort WEEKS & DIXON, PROPRIETORS. THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN Price Twopence, CAN be obtained from the follow uig Agents, who will receive orden. ;-- Intending Subscribers wiffsjks fiU up forms, which can be of the above Agents. They wiloßHpobh'ge by stating on the back of the order to I which agent they pay their subscription*# l WEEKS AND DIXON, Printers and Publishers |
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ASHBURTON. SATURDAY, APRIL 3, 1880.
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Saunders Bros. RANGITATA. FOR SALE, in convenient sized farms, about 3,500 ACRES of the best Land in the North Rangitata District, being rural sections Nos. 32311, 32312, 32264, 32265, 30788, 30789, and 30790. The land is all fenced, and ready for immediate occupation; water can be ob tained within fifty feet of the surface, and excellent crops have been grown in the neighborhood this season. For small capitalists this is a rare op portunity to obtain good land at a very slight advance on the Government price. Portion of the property is hot more than three minutes’ walk from the Ealing Railway Station. TERMS EXCEPTIONALLY EASY. EDUCATION RESERVE 1999. THIS reserve will shortly be offered for cropping, in lots of convenient size. Well adapted for growing barley, a portion (110 acres) in crop this year yielding up wards of 33 bushels per acre. KAIAPOI BOROUGH RESERVES, Nos. 2184, 2185, 2186, 2187. THE whole of these reserves will shortly be offered in lots, for one crop or a longer period. Excellent crops of wheat, oats, and barley have been grown on the properties this season. SAUNDERS BROS, MILLERS, GRAIN MERCHANTS, AND COMMISSION AGENTS. ASHBURTON. AGENTS FOR THB LONDON AND LANCASHIRE FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, AND THE WALLSEND COLLIERY. 692 g
Auctioneers and Commission Agents. ALFRED HARRISON, AUCTIONEER, COMMISSION AGENT, ETC. SALES, Sales of Stock, Mer chandise, Furniture and Effects, also Pigs, Fowls, and General Produce. WEEKLY SALE Every SATURDAY at 12 o’clock. SALE ATTENDED. ntries can be made at my office or at the Yards. Agent for the Transatlantic Fire Insurance Company. 5 IjIDMISTON BROS. & GUNDRY 'j (latb bullock AND CO.), ASHBURTON, General Merchants, Auctioneers, Stock, Station, Estate, and Commission Agents. Sales ©f Stock, Farm Implements, Ac., will be held at their Yards, Ashbur ton, and the Tinwald Yards, on alternate TUESDAYS. CASH ADVANCES Made on Stock, Produce, &c., consigned for Positive Sale. EDMISTON BROS. & GUNDRY. 19 FARMERS AND OTHERS. Messrs, acland, Campbell, & CO. are prepared to supply Farmers and others with Station Stores, Fencing Wire, Fencing Staples, Standards, &c., at Lowest. Rates, and of First-class quality. AGENTS FOR THE ROYAL INSURANCE COxMPANY. CAPITAL ... ... £2,000,000 NSURANCES EFFECTED AT LOWEST RATES. ACLAND, CAMPBELL & CO., Auctioneers. W. R. BOYLE, Agent, Ashburton. 65 pREDK. pAVI T T , E/st Street ' E T 0 TIIE Railway STAT^vjQ^oHBURTON, Land and Agent. Orders Drays, Newcastle Coal, and Malvern ioy the truck load), Build ing Materials of all kinds. Fencing Wire, Agricultural Implements, English and Ameri can, &c., &c. I MESSRS. POYNTZ & CO., L A N D, pi STATE, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS. Rents and Debts Collected. Money advanced on Freehold Security. 7 WILLIAM ADAMS, Accountant and General Commission Agent. W. A. has started busines as above in the Cottage next Road Board Office, A sh burton. Tradesmens’ books kept, Accounts Rendered, Rents Collected, Letters Written, business or private, Contractors’ Partnership Accounts Adjusted. Charges Moderate. WILLIAM ADAMS, Next Road Board Office, 512 g Ashburton. W. R. BOYLE, Moore street, Ashburton, Accountant, land, estate, and GENERAL AGENT. Loans negotiated. Absentees represented. Agent for the Victorian Insurance Com pany. Certificated Accountant in Bank ruptcy. 458 g Millers, &c. I'll LOFFAT begs to inform the , JyJ_ inhabitants of Ashburton d surrounding districts that his NEW FLOUR MILL AT WAKANUI HAS COMMENCED WORK, And hopes, by strict attention to busi ness, and turning out a First-class article, to merit a share of public support. Special attention paid to Gristing, and Farmers from a distance can have their Grist ground by return 31 Public Notices. FARMERS ! FARMERS ! FARMERS ! R. McKERROW AND CO., RE Cash Purchasers of Wool, Grain, and all kinds of Farm Produce, and are also prepared to make Liberal CASH ADVANCES on the above placed in their hands either for sale or shipment to the English or Colonial Markets. A Large Stock of Cornsacks, Wool packs, &c,, for sale at lowest current prices. R. McKERROW & CO., G R A UjLArS R C H A N T 5, Surveyor, Civil Engineers, &c. C E. FOOKS AND SON, I CENSED SURVEYORS AND LAND BROKERS Under the Land Transfer Act, Government Contract Surveyors, Triangle, Wakanui Road, near Post-office ASHBURTON. 33
Hotels. BUTLER’S FAMILY HOTEL, ASHBURTON. J. F. BUTLER (Late of Arahura, West Coast) to inform his friends and the public generally that he has opened the above large and commodious hotel, which is situated at the CORNER OF CASS AND HAVELOCK STREETS, And is convenient to the Railway Station. Excellent accommodation for travellers, families, and boarders. All wines and spirits of vhe best brands. One of Alcock’s best billiard tables, 9G5a-4170 JOHN TISCH begs to inform his friends and the public that he has TAKEN THE ALFORD FOREST HOTEL, Alford Forest. First-class accommodation at moderate charges. Wines, ales, and spirits of best quality. Good stabling and paddocks. Horses and buggies on hire. A _ con veyance meets the 11.35 a.m. train at Methven Station, returning at once to Al ford Forest. 598 g THE WHEATSHEAF HOTEL, Wheatstone. Q H. WILLCOCKS, the Proprietor of the above fine Hotel can now offer Acom modation which cannot be surpassed in any house in Canterbury, and wishes to inform his friends Mid the public generally that everything in his power will be done _ to make his patrons comfortable. The rooms are splendidly furnished and well . ventilated. I First-class Stabling and Paddocks in £ connection with the Hotel. i Wines and Spirits of the Best Brands. G. H. WILLCOCKS, Proprietor, 138 Wheatsheaf Hotel. 1 Boarding Houses. CENTRAL TEMPERANCE HOTEL, Baring Square (Near Town Hall). RE-OPENING of the above commo dious and centrally situated Pri vate and Commercial Hotel. T. BROADBELT, PROPRIETOR, Is prepared to give Superior Accommoda tion to Boarders and the Travelling Public on REASONABLE TERMS. Weekly Board and Lodging ... £1 Weekly Board 14s. MEALS AT ALL HOURS. Dinner on Saturday from 11.30. Beds (single), Is. fid. Private Room fob Ladies. 153—624 a Publications. NEW ZEALAND WESLEYAN Published Monthly. JUST ARRIVED, the “New Zealand Wesleyan” for March. Price fid Sold at the Herald and Guardian Office, East Street. WEEKS AND DIXON, Agents, AGRICULTURAL PAPERS. fjpHE PUBLISHERS have much pleasure in intimating to the Farmers of the Couuty of Ashburton, that they havejssued a reprint in pamphlet form of a selection of AGRICULTURAL PAPERS Read before the Lincoln Farmers’ Club, compiled by J. Stanley Bruce, Esq., Price One Shilling. Orders for the above pamphlet, ac companied by thirteen stamps, should be addresssed to WEEKS & DIXON, Publishers, East Street. ALMANAC for 1880, printed on a neat card, with Ashburton Direc tory, Postal and Railway Guide, can be obtained gratuitiously at the “ Guardian ” Office. FORMS PRINTED— “To Let” and “ For Sale ” —can be obtained at the Herald Office,
NOTICE TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. WHEN you want any Copper, Zinc, Iron, or Tinware made or re paired, it will be to your interest to con sult JOSEPH HYDE, Moore street, Ashburton, And he will cure all complaints cheaply. 4G90 T. CHAMBERS, JgOOT AND SHOEMAKER, East Street, Ashburton. Boots and Shoes of all kinds Sewn or Pegged. Repairs Attended To. 48 TIN WALD STORE. JAMES E S C 0 T T, GENERAL STOREKEEPER, IRONMONGER, DRAPER, &c., &c.,&c. 3900 FINE Cream-Laid ENVELOPES, No. 6 ; extra secure shape, ONLY 9s. 6d, per 1000; s°°, ss. j 250, 35., NETT CASH. ALSO, BANK NOTE AND LETTER PAPER WEEKS & DIXON, DIRECT IMPORTERS, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL STATIONERS, ASHBURTON “HERALD” OFFICE. T. A. GATES, mBIN e t maker, PICTURE FRAME MAKER, AND UNDERTAKER, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, ASHBURTON. 4 JUST ARRIVED. PAPER BAGS, PAPER BAGS. r(ONFECTIONERS, Fruiterers, 1 Grocers, Drapers, Seedsmen, &c., can be supplied with Paper Bags, all sizes, and Printed or Plain. WEEKS AND DIXON, General Printers, East street North. SCHOOL Requisites and Artist M ite rials. H. M. JONES, Statin ler, Bari Square. JjINVELOPES, NOTEPAPER, EN VELOPES, NOTE PAPER.—The cheapest ever offered in Ashburton, at the Herald Office, Wholesale Stationery Depot, Saunders’ Buildings.
MARBLE CHIMNEY PIECES— ALL PATTERNS AND DESIGNS. WASHING, WRINGING, AND MANGLING MACHINES— ALL SIZES IN STOCK. Business Notices. IRONMONGERY. IRONMONGERY CHEAPEST HOUSE IN CHRISTCHURCH. F. C 0., CROSS & WHOLESALE AND RETAIL IRONMONGERS, Cokner of Colombo and Hereford Streets, opposite Bank of New Zealand, CHRISTCHURCH, BEG to call the attention of their Customers and the public generally to their varied and well-assorted stock of every description of BUILDERS’ AND GENERAL IRONMONGERY, BRUSHWARE, &c., &c. ; also, always on hand, a large stock of Oils, Paints, Paperhangings, Varnishes, &c, ; also, now landing, ex Elmiranda. from New York direct—Two and Three-Pronged Hay Forks, all lengths ; Two and Three-Bow Hay Rakes ; American Scythe Snathes, Lawn Mowers, and every description of Yankee Notions. FLY TRAPS ! FLY TRAPS ! FLY TRAPS ! BANGES. BADGES. BANGES. CHEAPER THAN EVER, \_y Stocks of Scotch and Leamington Ranges in _ the Colonies, and are now offering them at considerably reduced prices, and would call the attention of Architects, Builders, and the public generally to an inspection. RANGES—Watson and Gow’s “Etna,” with cast-iron oven and boiler, 3ft wide—£s. Ditto as above, with oven and side boiler, and bright bands and mould, 3ft. 3in. wide — L 7 10s. Leamington Ranges, all sizes, from 2ft. 9in. to 6ft., and all prices from £4 each. REGISTER GRATES —Fine cast front with brick back—7d. per inch. Ground front and brick back—lOd. per inch. Wright’s Patent Bivalve, with steel and ormolu bead, all sizes and patterns, from 60s. each. ETJBNISHING DEBASEMENT. Being overstocked in this Department we are determined to sell at a little over cost, and give our Customers the benefit of the in creased tariff, also to make room for shipments now landing, and to arrive, we invite recent arrivals and others to an inspection. We have also now landing ex Hurunui—OlL CLOTHS, all Widths ; CARPETS of every description ; HEARTH RUGS ; Hessians, striped for Cabinet makers ; Scrim, Ac., Ac. Also, to arrive per Hereford, Pleiades, and other vessels--White Lead, Oils, Varnishes, and Colors of every description. All Goods delivered Free within One Mile of Post Office. Country orders carefully packed, and every attention given. 4520 FURNISHING GOODS OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS. CARPENTERS’ TOOLS AT REDUCED PRICES.
R CULLEN, GENERAL CARRIER . and FORWARDING AGENT, Burnett street, Ashburton. Trains at , tended daily, and all orders promptly at - tended to. 4COg R. FRANCIS PHILIP O’REILLY, - Bareistee, Solicitor, & Conveyancer, TANG RED STREET, ASHBURTON, Next Messrs. Orr and Co.’s. 362 g WM. ANDERSON, SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER, Ashburton, HAS always in STOCK a complete assortment of every description of Saddlery, Harness, Whips, Saddlers’ Iron mongery, &c., imported direct from Eng land. Goods to order manufactured on the premises of the best Materials, and at the lowest rates. 11 A 8 HBURTON gTORE. The Oldest Established Business in the County of Ashburton. D. WILLIAMSON AND CO., DRAPERS, GROCERS, 1 IRONMONGERS, TEA, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS. The Best House in Town for MEN’S, BOYS’, AND YOUTHS’ READY-MADE CLOTHING. CELEBRATED BOOT AND SHOE DEPOT. 14 MEDICAL HALL. Established 1874. J. M. C~ MBRIDGE ’ DRUGGIST, FAMILY AND DISPENSING CHEMIST, Has always in Stock — SPONGES—Honeycomb and Turkey Toilet TRUSSES—Common Circular, Cole’s, Sal mon and Ody’s, Mocmain, &c. ELASTIC STOCKINGS Knee Caps, Wristlets, and Anklets ; Abdominal Pelts in Silk and Thread. FEEDING BOTTLES—Mather’s, Maw’s, Dean’s, Stocker’s, Ayrton and Saun ders’, O’Connell’s. ’ INFANTS’ FOODS—Liebig’s, Hard’s, Neave’s, Ridge’s, Nestle’s. COD LIVER OILS—De Jongh’s, Lang ton’s, Moller’s, Foxe’s, Southall Bros. I PERFUMERY—Piesse and Lubin’s, Rim , mel’s, Gosnell’s, Briedenbach’s, Low’s, The Crown Perfumery Company’s HORSE AND CATTLE MEDICINES. HOMOEOPATHIC MEDICINES—Leath , and Ross’s, Turner’s, and Martin’s. ’ TEETH CAREFULLY EXTRACTED. BROWN PAPER, strong, and large sheets, at s|d. per lb. WEEKS - AND DIXON, Stationers, East street North (near the Railwry Station), Ash ■ burton. CHRISTMAS Number Young Ladies’ Journal, London Journal, Family Herald, Family Reader, Boys’ Standard, e &c. Just arrived. H. M. Jones, Sta tioner, Baring Square. e £ \PFICE and Pocket Diaries for 1880 y H. M. Jones, Stationer, Baring Square.
Business Notices. P J. R. CHAPMAN, AINTER, GLAZIER, PAPER HANGER & SIGNWRITER, Importer of Paperhangings, White Lead, Glass, &c. The trade supplied at lowert Wholesale Prices. 17 Auctioneers, &c. J. E. BUCHANAN AND CO., AUCTIONEEKS, LAND AND ESTATE AGENTS, ASHBURTON, PROPERTIES. THE following, amongst other PRO PERTIES, are placed in the Auction eer’s hands for LEASE and SALE:— ASHBURTON— A splendid paddock of 5 acres near Township. Six acres close to N. E. Belt. Sections near Gas Works. House and garden, Burnett St. Capital 4-Roomed House, Peter St. ASHBURTON FORKS— -190 acres with splendid Creek. 200 acres in crop, fenced and sub divided. Good house and out buildings. WAKANUI— -100 acres near Moffatt’s Mill. 150 acres in crop. SEAFIELD — 400 acres fenced and subdivided. 196 acres fenced and subdivided. DROMORE -400 acres fenced and subdivided. Good Stable and Cottage. CHERTSEY— ' A few Township Sections. 150 acres near Railway. J. E. BUCHANAN & Co., 4150 Auctioneers. Public Notices. NEW ZEALAND TRUST AND LOAN COMPANY (LIMITED). QAPITAL £1,000,000. SUMS OP £BOO - £20,000 READY TO BE ADVANCED UPON FREEHOLD SECURITIES, Information can be obtained upon appli cation to J. C. M‘DOWALL, Manager, 578 a Hereford street, Christchurch. TO FARMERS. THE UNDERSIGNED are CASH PURCHASERS of WHEAT, OATS, and BARLEY, and are prepared to SHIP WHEAT to the English markets on farmers’ account at the lowest possible cost. P. CUNNINGHAM & CO., 561 g Ashburton and Christchurch. Insurance. Liverpool and London and GLOBE INSURANCE COM PANY. Capital £2,000,000. Reserve Fund ... £1,300,000. Grain Insured whilst Growing, in Stook or Stacked. Every other description of Insurance at rates as low as any other office. LOCAL AGENTS. J. Stanley Bruce ... Ashburton. A. R. Markham ... Chertsey4B4o AT ORTH BRITISH AND MERCAN i> TILE INSURANCE COMPANY. Established, a.d. 1809. Capital ... ... ... £2,000,000 Losses already indemnified... £5,000,000 Reserve £1,156,000 Ashburton Agents— -3820 POYNTZ & CO,
Business Notices. ALWAYS IN STOCK, CHOICE ASSORTMENT OF OFFICE AND HOUSEHOLD STATIONERY PAPER BAGS, ACCOUNT BOOKS, DIARIES, &o. To Meet the Requirements of the County of Ashburton, WEEKS & DIXON Are now Importing, direct from the makers, Every description of Commercial, Law, and General Stationery, which [they are in a position to supply, wholesale or retail, at prices that will compare favorably with any house in the Colony. The Goods now being opened up include a Choice Assortment of Plain and Fancy Note Papers and Envelopes, and| some very superior kinds. Commercial and Law Stationery Notepapers in great variety Envelopes of the newest styles Inkstands and Bottles Pens and Penholders Pencils and Pencil Cases Account and Pocket Books, Etc. Biscuit Bags Flour Bags Milliners’ Bags. Wholesale and Retail. LIBERAL DISCOUNT FOR CASH. BOOKS (SCRAP, ALBUMS, &c., &c.) We have a small lot of the above, and being desirous of clearing out these articles, we shall be glad to dispose of them at VERY LOW RATES, so as to make room for incoming consigments of General Stationery. WEEKS AND DIXONf Saunders’ Buildings, EAST .ASHBURTON.
Business Notices. CENTRAL SHOEING FORGE, Tancred street, Railway crossing, (Opposite Orr and 00.’5.) ROBB and BURNS, Agricultural Im plement Makers, General Black smiths, Wheelwrights, Machinists, &c., beg to announce to the public of Ashbur ton that they have commenced business as above, and hope to merit a share of public support. HORSE SHOEING GUARANTEED TO SATISFACTION. 6600 GREENSTREET FORGE, Ashburton Forks. WILLIAM REYELL, Blacksmith, Wheelright, and Agricultural Machinist, HAYING considerably extended hia Business Premises, can guarantee all work entrusted to him to be executed in a thoroughly competent manner, and with despatch. 359 g Q H A RL E S REID, ASHBURTON SHOEING FORGE, Comer of East and Dodson streets. A large and varied experience in the manufacture and repair of Agricultural Implements and Machinery, warrants 0. R. in guaranteeing sound and satis factory material and workmanship. Horses safely and scientifically shod on the spot. - 252 JOHN CANTERBURY FOUNDRY, CHRISTCHURCH, Sole Agent for the M‘SHERRY GRAIN DRILLS, Will have on sale for next season a full assortment of these machines, varying from 10 to 17 hoes, Hoes, spring and peg, six to seven inches apart. Reapers and Binders by M'Oormick and Wood. Wire and extras for same. All kinds of plough fittings, shares, &c., kept on hand or cast at short notice. Fencing standards and wire, millstones, grindstones, flour dressing silk, leather and indiarubber belting and hose) reaper sections, machine oils, field gates, horse shoes and nails, rivets, bolts, nuts, plate and bar iron, steel, and every requisite for smiths’ work, all kinds of engine and boiler mountings, boiler and gas tubes, &c., &c. Machinery of every description made on the most modern principles and design. Estimates and drawings furnished on application. Indents to Great Britain or America executed on favourable terms. Sole agent for Aveling and Porter, Rochester, England. 6 and 8-h.p. Trac tion Engines by them on sale. Sole agent for John Wallace and Co., of London and Dundee, manufactures of Rolled Joists, &c. Sizes, prices, and cata logues on application. 312 james McDonald, PRACTICAL TAILOR, East street, Ashburton. A good Stock of Tweeds and Cloths on hai d. Summer Goods open shortly. 172 Conveyances. METHYEN TO ALFORD FOREST. JOHN TISCH begs to inform the pub lic that his COACH LEAVES AL FORD FOREST DAILY at 9 a.m. for the Methven Railway Station, to meet the 11.25 a.m. train from Christchurch and Rakaia, and returns to Alford Forest at twelve o’clock. Parcels and orders punctually attended to. All unstamped letters taken along the road to be charged at parcel rates. JOHN TISCH, 597 g Alford Forest. BRICKS. rjIHE UNDERSIGNED having COM PLETED .heir KILN at Ashburton, are prepared to SUPPLY BRICKS, equal to any made in the Colony, at any Station up or down. Samples to be seen at the Company 1 ! Offices, Ashburton, Rakaia, and V/inslow’. W. MONTGOMERY & CO [Limited] 32 TOTARA ! TCXwIIA !! TOTARA !!! NO^CE. To members of County Councils, Road Boards, Contractors, and others. THE undersigned desires to notify tkat he is prepared to supply ' SAWN TOTARA (or Black Pine) for Bridges, Culverts Slabbing wells, or other purposes, of any dimensions, and in large or small quanti ties to suit customers. ALPHBUS HAYES, Timber Merchant, East street, Ashburton. N.B.—Building Timber, Firewood, Stakes, &c., now on sale at the yards, East street, near Railway station, -at lowest current rates, or can be delivered at any station along the line direct from the mills. Firewood by the truck-load at greatly reduced prices. 967a*—-4191 |
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STEAMERS LEAYE LYTTELTON AS UNDER. Fob Napier, Gisborne, and Auckland —Arawata, Thursday, Bth April. Fob Taueanga Arawata, . Thursday April 8 (transhipping passengers and cargo at Auckland). For Port Chalmers— Ringarooma, Mon day, April 5. Passengers by 2.40 train. Fob Melbourne, via Bluff —Ringa rooma, Monday, April 5. Fob A karoa —Wanaka, April 15. Fob Picton, and Nelson (transhipping at Nelson for West Coast Ports) — Hawea, Saturday, April 3.
COMMERCIAL.
CHRISTCHURCH CORN EX CHANGE. The following is the report of the Christchurch Corn Exchange for the week ending Friday evening, the 2nd in stant : The last week having been given over to holiday-making, business in the grain trade has been almost entirely suspended. The exceptionally fine weather which has characterised the season throughout still continues. Large quantities of grain con tinue to come forward. Wheat-—Wheat is hardly so firm as the preceding week, notwithstanding that recent English advices report the market steady. Millers have supplied their wants and are now fastidious as to samples and quality. For good milling quality 3s. lid. to. 4s. is obtainable. Chick wheat is in good supply, with the demand fairly good. The quality of the samples coming to hand are so various that a good margin must be allowed, 2s. 6d. to 3s. per bushel being the extremes. Barley.—The remarks in last week’s re port bearing on this cereal must be again repeated, very few samples of really prime malting putting in an appearance. Any parcels of such coming forward are eagerly taken at top prices. Large quantities of second rate to inferior are offering, which are difficult of sale at even a very low figure, the price of oats bei:.g detrimental to this class of barley. Prime malting will command 3s. 9d. to 4s. ; second rate to inferior, 2s. to 2s. 9d. per bushel. Oats.—The price has given way, but not to any appreciable extent. Buyers are not quite so eager. To counterbal ance this, however, holders are equally unwilling to part, and prices must again be repeated at Is. 4d. to Is. 6d. per bushel. Grass Seed.—A few inr uiri 'S are being made for small lots, but iho d mand does not exist which will at all sffeo values, 2s. fid. to 2s. 9d. per bushel being the highest prices obtainable. Potatoes. The trade has not yet set in and prices still remain in an uncertain state. The quality this season as a rule is good, but the yield is by no means what it was anticipated. This is being pretty generally the case. Sales are reported as ranging from 30s. to 40s. per ton, sacks extra. Cheese and Butter.—4|d. to sd. for the former, fi£d. to 7d. for the latter. [BY TELEGRAPH. I Christchurch, April 2.1 F Mr Nos worthy offered aquantity of young stock for sale to-day, but biddings were slow, and after one or two animals had been sold, reserves were put on the rest, and they were not disposed of. The customs revenue collected at the Port of Lyttelton last quarter, was L 45,934 14s. lid.—some L 14,000 less than in the same quarter last year. Dunedin, April 2. Prime beef, 225. fid, per lOOlbs ; mut ton, 2Jd. to 2|d. Wheat, 4s. to 4s. 2d. ; fowls’ wheat, 3s. to 3s. 3d. ; oats, Is. 3d. to Is. sd. ; barley, 4s. to 4s. fid. ; feed, 2s. fid. to 3s. ; potatoes, L 3 to L 3 ss. ; old hay, L 4; new oaten hay, L 3 ss. ; chaff, L 3 ss. ; straw, L2 ; bran, L 4 ; pol lard, L 5 ; flour, large sacks, Lll to Lll 10s. ; oatmeal, L 1 0; pearl barley, L 22 ; onions, 7s. ; new cheese, 2d. to fid. ; bacon, rolled, lOd. ; hams, Is; sides bacon, lid.
ASHBURTON RETAIL LIST.
MAIL NOTICES.
Mails close at the Chief Post Offices for the following places (subject to the necessary alterations) as under : Monday, April 5. For Otago and Australia, per Ringa rooma. The next mail for the United Kingdom via Brindisi will be closed at Christ church on April 7th, and will be due in London on May 27th. The next mail for the United Kingdom via San Francisco will be closed at Christ church on April 24, and will be due in London on June 8. SYDNEY J. DICK, Chief Postmaster. For Christchurch and North at 10.20 a.m. 4.30 p.m., and 8 p.m., daily. For Chertsey at 10.20 a.m daily. For Rakaia at 10.20 a.m and 4.30 p.m daily. For Dunedin, Timvald Winslow, Hinds, Coldstream, Rangitata, Orari, Winchester, and Geraldine, at 10.20 a.m, daily. For Temuka. Timaru, and South at 10.20 a.m and 3.30 p.rn daily. For Greenstreet, Ashburton Forks, Mount Somers, and Ashburton Gorge on Tuesdays and Fridays at 10.30 a.m For Ashton, Waterton, and Longbeach, at 3.15 p.m. daily. For Wakanui and Seafield, on Mondays and Thursdays, 7,30 p.m. W. St. G. Douglas, Postmaster.
MEMORANDA.
AMUSEMENTS, This Evening. “Ashore and Afloat,” by the Ashburton Amateur Dramatic Company, at the Town Hall, at 8 o’clock.
AUCTION SALES.
This Day. Acland, Campbell, and Co., at Messrs. Jameson andßoberts’ store, at 1 o’clock, —lB6 Building Allotments, Township of Chelmsford, Lagmohr.
BIRTH.
Compton. —At South Rakaia, on March 28th, the wife of W. B. Compton, of a daughter. Both doing well.
The Ashburton Guardian, COUNTY AGRICULTURAL & SPORTING RECORDER SATURDAY, APRIL, 3, 1880.
For some time back, if we read the signs aright, there has been a tendency i n some parts of the colony to favor the levying of a poor rate, and a few dajs ago we read an article in the Wellington “ Post,” which not only favored such a rate for the colony, but advocated it —at least, so far as the larger cities are con cerned. There are some men so thoroughly thorough that they must call a spade a spade, and cannot bear even the slightest mincing of matters. While we have a system of charitable aid that is unsatis factory in its working, and a source of heart-burning between the Government and the public bodies, and out of which disputes are continually arising, these thorough men fancy it is just as well to be hanged for a sheep as a lamb, and would rather have a regularly imposed poor rate than dispense charitable aid from the Government coffers. They hold that charitable aid, as we know it in New Zea land, is only another name for the poor rate, or rather the poor rate raised in a different way, and like the drunken man on the road with a ditch on either side, who chose to go into the ditch at once and flounder along in the mud in preference to enduring the mental torture of keeping up an appearance of sobriety and putting forth his befuddled efforts to avoid the ditches, these very thorough men want to be into the poor rate at once, and have all the ills they now fear brought upon them. We confess to the existence of all they point to. A stone’s throw from our own township we have an institution called by the name of the Old Men’s Home, and there are other similar institutions in various parts of ths country. We may speak sentimentally about these institutions, and gloss over their character as we may, but they only hold the place that other institutions, with other and less pretty names would, were a poor rate the means employed to support them, instead of votes from the general funds of the colony. We confess, too, that the number of un employed who now ask for Government aid, and clamor for work, brings the ques tion of a poor rate very near to us ; but we are not satisfied that the time has yet come for us to consider the advisahleness of a poor rate. The unemployed exist and the Old Men’s Home exists, to be sure, but before we cast off the old system, with all its faults, we would do well to consider what effect the introduction of a poor rate would have. The little flutter has scarcely subsided that was caused by the tour of the Lincolnshire farmers’ delegates, and and we now cast our eyes longingly to the old country, and wish for men of the class of Grant and Foster to come and settle among us. W T e still keep agitating in the Home land the grandness of the colony as a refuge for the stalwart sons of crowded England, and we cease not to tell the people of Britain that we are a country without poor and without beggars. We boast of the room we have for thousands more of our fellow-countrymen, and point with pride to our fertile soil, the broad
acres of ifc the plough has not yet reached ; and when we invite our brethren to come we are not slow to tell them that in coming here they leave poverty and all its unpleasantness behind them. Notwithstanding that for the time being free immigration has been stopped and the introduction of even pas sage-paying laborers discouraged, it is not intended that the avenues of immigration should be closed for ever, and that in bet ter times we should not as heartily as we did in the past invite our countrymen at Home to join us the colony. True, the borrowed millions that brought free immigrants here, and found hundreds of them work have been spent, and those works that found them employment, have, to a large extent, ceased. A time of depression came upon us in common with all the world, and the slackness that followed upon the spending of all our borrowed money was heightened by the general dulness. But those very works that found the immigrant work when he first came over, have opened up for settle ment a wide area of country, and that area is constantly extending It may be that we have imported more labor than we are able to employ at [this moment, but the time must come, with the prosperity that is returning to the whole world, when all the now idle hands will be busy, and the cry will be for more. 400,000 no more represents the mouths New Zealand is able to feed than its present population represents the utmost feeding ability of the great continent of America. Are we then to levy a poor rate and confess to the outside world that the halcyon days of our prosperity are gone, and that here the laborer is no better off than at Home ? Certainly not. Settle ment truly does not progress at so fast a rate as we would wish it, nor do manu factures increase as they ought to do, but there’s a good time coming, just asbad times have come, in the ebb and flow of life, and when the cloud of depression has been thoroughly lifted, not only from England but from the whole world, then we must get a share of the sunshine of prosperity. New Zealand’s future is not a dark one. ' “ The poor ye have always with ye,” are the words of one wiser than any statesman that ever lived, but still in a young land, where only a small portion of the virgin soil has been broken, and not half a million people have settled on its ample bosom, it is not yet time to go back to the institution of the great teem ing land where poverty and squalor beg for bread at the doors of untold wealth, and the relieving officer doles out a miser able pittance to keep soul and body to gether till the time shall come when the poor starved body shall be ‘ ‘ rattled over the stones, only a pauper whom nobody owns.”
Mount Somers Railway. —We under stand that this line will be open for traffic in a few days. Henry Irving. —Henry Irving, the great Shakesperian actor, has a first cousin in Ashburton, in the wife of a genial and well-known contractor. Abe Hicken. —Abe Hicken, “ with a galaxy of other talent,” displays the “ manly art of self-defence in all its grace and beauty ” in the Town Hall on Monday evening. The Christchurch Tramway. —During Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday of this week, the Easter Review and race days, the Christchurch tramway .carried 7,500 passengers. The Grain Trade. —For the first four days of the present week, 50,393 bags of grain were carried on the Christchurch section and branches. On Thursday night the bags accumulated at the various stations amounted to 29,349. Matson and Co.’s Sale. —A very large crowd of farmers and others attended Matson and Co.’s sale of farm, stocking, .and implements yesterday at the saleyards. The property sold was that in the estate of the late Mr. John Joyce, and com prised some splendid horses, cattle, and implements. The A. and P. Association. —The meeting of the A. and P. Association should have been held on Thursday, but wasn’t —only one member rolling up. The announcement of the meeting only ap peared in one paper—hence the failure. The next meeting will be held on Tues day, the 13th. Heavy Yields. —Mr. Isaac Sargent, of the Ashburton Forks, is at present thresh ing out from 104 acres, the fair average of 47f bushels of wheat per acre, and a splendid sample. This, however, is some what exceeded by Mr. Jamieson, of the Wakanui road, who threshed out, last week, G 8 bushels to the acre. Settling Day. —The settling for the autumn meeting at Christchurch took place yesterday afternoon, when the fol lowing stakes were paid over : —Fraser, LlB4 ; Mason and Yallance, L 550 ; the Hon. R. Campbell, L3CS ; Cutts, L 142 (only half paid for the Epsom Stakes walk over) ; Goodman, L9O ; Butler, L 46 ; and Plummer (hack race), LlO. Bee Keeping. —Dr. Irving’s lecture is announced for 13th April. Perhaps no man in New Zealand is better able to tell us all that is known and worth knowing about bees, and how to make their honey producing powers profitable, than is Dr. Irving, and we would recommend those who have an hour to spare of an evening to make a note of the date. The lecture, we feel sure, will he worth stealing an hour from very pressing business to hear. The Chelmsford Township. The building allotments in the new township of Chelmsford, at Lagmohr, will be put up to auction this day, by Messrs. Ac land, Camybell, and Co., at the stores of Messrs. Jameson and Roberts, West street. There are 186 sections altogether, some quarter acre, some half-acre. The township is on the new Mount Somers line, and a station will probably be erected near it. The sale commences at one o’clock, and immediately after the sale of the sections, some eight or nine farms in the near vicinity will be sold. The Supreme Court Sessions. —The following is the criminal calendar for the next sittings of the Supreme Court at Christchurch Michael Murphy, obtain ing money by false pretences ; W. H. Hudson, larceny; Henry Russell and John Walsh, larceny and receiving stolen property ; Ellen Stokes, larceny ; Frede rick Sandberg, larceny ; James Gardiner, horse stealing (two cases) ; John O’Brien, horse stealing and larceny ; James Step hens, larceny ; Bernard Neavy, larceny ; Peter Martin, indecent assault; Henry Mason and William Palmer, placing ob structions on a railway ; George Wilson, attempt to committ a felony ; E. G. Crisp v. Joseph Ivess, libel; G. G. Stead v. George Fenwick, libel. A Rev. Poet. —The rev. gentleman mentioned in the following paragraph is the clergyman who was the predecessor of the Rev. W. Keall in the Wesleyan charge at Ashburton. We take the cut ting from the “Wesleyan” : —“ A new poem from a new author is in New Zea land an event so novel that I may con gratulate myself on the rare privilege of being the first to give publicity to the announcement. Anything in the way of detailed criticism of the work is for the present held over. I simply call atten tion to the fact that the Rev. W. B. Marten, of Manawatu, has written a poem based on the incident of Christ weeping over Jerusalem, and that that poem will in a few days be offered for sale to the public for the modest sum of one shilling. It will, if I mistake not, be found to well repay a careful perusal, and as the first literary venture of a well known and respected minister of our Church, I anticipate for the work a ready sale and a favorable reception.”
Unclaimed Letters. —We are indebted to Mr. St. G. Douglas, the Ashburton postmaster, for the following list of letters received at the Ashburton Post Office from places beyond the colony during the month of February, and remaining un claimed on April 1, 1880 James Allen, Thomas Connor, W. Bradshaw, Da.-id Dawson, James N. Dunn, Jas. Bsprey (2), Chas. Gale (2), Joseph McMaghan, Jere miah O’Neil, John H. Sullivan. St. Mark’s Church, Rakaia. —Har- vest thanksgiving services were held in St. Mark’s Church, Rakaia, on Thursday, April 1, at 4 o’clock in the afternoon. The church had been very tastefully deco rated for Easter and this occasion by the ladies of the parish. On the altar were vases containing bunches of wheat, and several beautiful bunches of grapes and clusters of apples from Cor war were sus pended from the decorations on the reredos. The church was well filled. Prayers were read by the incumbent, the Rev. W. H. Elton. The first lesson was read by the Rev. W. E. Paige, and the second lesson by the Yen. Archdeacon Harper, by whom also a most impressive seimon was preached on the subject of thanksgiving. The service was choral throughout, the singing being heartily joined in by the whole of the congrega tion. The offertory at the close of the sermon amounted to L2 18s. A tea meet ing in connection with the church was afterwards held in the Town Hall, when a sumptuous repast was provided by Mes dames Elton, C. H. Maclean, Partridge, Passmore, E. S. Coster, C. S. Mackie, and Cox. The bachelors’ table was presided over by the Misses Cox and MUormick. The tea was quite a success, the large room being well filled. After tea was over, a little impromptu singing was pro vided by several ladies and gentlemen, who received a large measure of well merited applause. A gift auction was proceeded with, when the articles usually to be found at those institutions were put up, and knocked down at prices varying with the humour of the audience. Mr. T. A. Winter officiated as auctioneer, and did his work well, the result of the sale amounting to about L4O. The receipts for the day should reach very near L6O.
Proposed New Railway Arrange ments. —We understand that very im portant re-arrangements of the railway trams’ arrivals and departures will shortly take pla-e, and that something very like the following time-table will take the place of that now in use. The first train will leave Ashburton at a quarter to seven (instead of at ten minutes past six as at present), and reach Christchurch about ten o’clock. A second will arrive hi Ashburton at 9.25 a.m. from Timara (which place it will leave at a quarter to seven in the morning), and it will leave Ashburton at twenty minutes before t3n, reaching Christchurch at about a quinS ec past twelve. The present pas senger arrangements for the goods 11.10 train wi‘l be discontinued, but a mixed • vain at another hour in the afternoon will be substituted, by which passengers can reach Rakaia or Bolleston, and transfer to the express, which will leave Ashburton soon after five. The mixed train will stop at all stations this side of Rolleston. From Christchurch an ordinary Malvern iram will leave before the express, and stop at all stations up to Rolleston junc tion, where passengers by it for the South will wait for the express. The express will leave Christchurch at 8.25 a.m., stop ping nowhere till it reaches Rolleston. From Rolleston, south, it will stop at all stations to Ashburton. Another train wi'l leave Christchurch at two o’clock, reaching Ashburton about five, and leave for Timaru immediately after the express has arrived here, and arriving at Timaru, i.'s final destination, at 7.45, A third train will leave Christchurch about 4.40 p.m., reaching Ashburton about eight. The new arrangements will enable passen gers from Timaru to make Ihe double journey to Christchurch in one day, and will be an incalculable benefit to Ashbur ton, from whence to Christchurch and back the journey will be done in eight hours with time for business in the city.
“Afloat and Ashore.” —This drama, which has been in cateful and diligent preparation by our local dramatic club for many weeks past, was produced last night to as well-filled a house as we have seen in ishburton since the prosperous times of 18 months ago. Like all new machinery set a going for the first time, there was a little stiffness observable, and here and there the too audible prompter’s voice evidenced either faulty memory, or a failure on the part of one or two of the performers to be completely letter perfect; but, taking the thing as a whole, it was fairly well performed. There were one or two hitches —there always are some in a first production," no matter who plays—but these will disappear to-morrow night, without doubt. We have no criticism to offer of any of the individual performers, being thoroughly satisfied that they did their best, and that best will become better with more experience. If we are to say anything in praise of any individuals, we must certainly compliment the ladies who assumed the parts of Cicely Chips and Ruth Ringroso. Cicely was very happy in her particularly sprightly part, and her companion made a very modest and effective Ruth. The heroes of the piece—Hal Oakford and Newton Barnard —got through their parts very well in deed, and Joshua Boynton scored a point or two with his droll “ Dear, dear.” But perhaps the most popular of the whole was Billy Billberry, who was extrava gantly amusing. Abd Ali, a fine looking Arab, with a splendid figure, acted his part as well as he looked it, while Capt. Crofton, who assumed his character at a night’s notice, was very effective. Abel Ringrose, Ralph Oakford, Omar Pasha, Mirza, Casouba, and Ben Kelson, were all represented as well as we expected them to be, and that was very fairly, while the clodhop pers, etc., were as numerous and as stolid as clodhoppers usually are. The piece depends mostly on scenery for its effect, and the company are exceedingly fortunate in having Mr. C. Bourke amongst their number. While the piece was in preparation he spent every spare hour he had in painting scenes, and his facile brush turned up trumps last night, for the excellence of his work atoned for any faults that might have been apparent in the performers. Taking the repre sentation all round, it went very well, and we must compliment the amateurs on attempting and getting through on the first night so well with a piece of such a weighty character as “Ashore and Afloat. ” To-night the drama will be again given, and we doubt not they will have an at tendance that will amply reward their efforts.
The Maori Prisoners. —The Maori prisoners will be tried on the Ist of July. A Pierced Heart. —A post-mortem examination on a man who died recently in Saxony revealed the fact that deceased had had a needle sticking in his heart for years. The Nelson Education Board. —The Nelson Education Board have appointed Mr. Stead Ellis, of Christchurch, secre tary, at a salary of L 250 per annum. There were thirty-four applications sent in. Alleged Manslaughter. —A woman, named Ellen Sarah Kitts, has been arrested at Kumara on a charge of man slaughter, through having neglected a child given to her to nurse, which died. The jury returned a verdict to that effect. Energy. —Our energy is in proportion to the resistance it meets. We can attempt nothing great but from a sense of the difficulties we have to encounter; we can persevere in nothing great but.from a pride in overcoming them.—W. Haaliti I
Low Rent, —At the Greymouth As sessment Court the statement was made by an appellant, and afterwards verified on oath, that a man lived in one of his houses for nothing, and left it because he bad got a better house at the same rental. The judge, however, refused to reduce the assessment. Cultivation of the Soil. —A corres pondent of the Auckland Weekly News writes as follows :—“ In your article on the cultivation of the soil, you left un-said one of the principal reasons why so few take up farming as a means of livelihood. I allude to the. way children are brought up. Most parents in towns endeavor to obtain a Government billet for their sons, and they are brought up so artificially and effeminately that they have not the pluck to do hard work Until boys in towns are educated for an agricultural life there will always be a large proportion of the town population wasting their lives.” Though the writer exaggerates the evil very greatly, there is a proportion of truth in his remarks.
Native Affairs. A New Plymouth telegram of the Ist says :—Notwithstand ing the sensational telegrams forwarded' by correspondents to newspapers in other parts of the colony, native affairs were never more favorable than at the present time. We have it on the authority of those who arc thoroughly acquainted with the natives that there is no sign of war like intention on the part of the Maoris at Parihaka or on the Plains. They have never shown more friendly feelings to wards Europeans than that exhibited at the present time. The natives at Parihaka are ail engaged preparing ground for plant ing potatoes, of which there will be a larger area put down than during any pre vious season. The natives at Eureho are very friendly, and take no money for the produce which they supply to the camp, insisting on making it a present. When the road party crosses the boundary, and enters on Parihaka territory, we learn that the roads will be allowed to be made without any aggressive action on the part of the Natives. The Law of Bankruptcy. —The fol lowing extract from a recent issue of the “ Taranaki Herald” will be of interest to business men, as furnishing another judi cial interpretation of an important por tion of the Bankruptcy Act: “An application was made this morning by Mr. Govett at the District Court, for the final discharge of John Driscoll, a debtor. The trustee’s report was unfavorable to the bankrupt, but his Honor held that a trustee could not oppose a debtor in obtaining his order of discharge, it being the duty of the creditors to do so. It was stated to the Court that in this case a meeting of creditors had been convened for the purpose of considering the debtor’s application for discharge, but none of the creditors attended the meeting. His Honor said he noticed in the report of the meeting of creditors, the trustee was instructed to oppose the discharge of the debtor, but the Act did not contemplate such a mode of procedure, as the trustee was as much the trustee of the debtor as he was of the creditors. His Honor granted the order of discharge, with costs. ”
WAKANUI ROAD BOARD.
The usual monthly meeting was held at the Road Board office on Thursday. Present Messrs. Hugo Friedlander (Chairman), Hunt, and Brown. Correspondence was read from the County Council, stating that a sum of LBO9 had been voted for drainage pur poses for the Board. From the Secretary of the Ashburton High School Board, requesting payment of LI 4 2a. 2d., for gravel taken from the reserve on Jones’ Road. Resolved that the amount be paid. From the Secretary to the Treasury, stating that L 361 13s. Id. had been placed to the credit of the Board. The Chairman stated that a certain por tion of this amount would be payable to the Longbeach Board. From the Rev. W. E. Paige, calling attention to two pits on the Beach Road, opposite Dr. Stewart’s. The necessary work was ordered to be done. From the Ashburton Borough Council, asking for a share of the subsidy due to the Borough. The Chairman explained that a small portion of the moiety was due to the Borough for rates collected on the 1878 rate. The amount, Ll 9 4s. Gd., was ordered to be paid. From Mr. George Roberts, declining to take less than L2O per acre for land taken for gravel pits, and the Board to fence them, otherwise he considered it a case for arbitration. The Board decided to adhere to its former resolution. Resolved—That in consequence of the Ashburton river having frequently over flowed its eastern bank, about three miles below the railway bridge, and caused much damage to private property, the County Council be requested to take the matter into consideration, and to take such steps as in their opinion seems best adapted to prevent such an occurrence in the future. It was resolved that the Chairman attend the Assessment Court to object to the Valuation List, and it was resolved to' recommend Mr. C. C. Fooks as valuator. It was resolved to call for tenders for forming the Beach road to the full width, from the finger-post to the Wakanui school, and for re-metalling same ; also to call for tenders for repairing cottages. The rate collector reported having paid in L4"G 14s. lOd. to the credit of the Board. It was resolved to metal the dedicated and formed roads on Mayo’s and Tancred’s and Allen’s land, and the Board then adjourned.
ASHBURTON COURT HOUSE.
The Ship of State is doubtless a mag nificent and majestic craft, but she is not built for speed. Canvas is never unduly crowded on her masts, because her officers and crew know they can laugh at their owners, and do not care whether they arrive in port on due date or dilly-dally on the voyage fishing for mermaids and come in long after common vessels had arrived, loaded up, and sailed. She is a grand vessel, the Ship of State. She cares not for the soft zephyrs of petitionary wheedling, nor for the tempestuous scold ing of neglected latitudes. Her timbers are strong, and she keeps the open sea de fiant of everything. This sort of thing goes on till it becomes altogether too strong for her very patient owners, and then a change in the captaincy occurs, and far a time the sailing is of a quieter and more regular character ; but by-and-by, owing to the owners’ relapse into lethargy, the same old game is played, and the captain and crew are at their old tricks. So long as Ashburton was a quiet, patient, forbearing township, jogging along comfortably in a time of prosperity, and taking little thought as to how she was used by Government, Ashburton was unknown to the powers that be, and her wants were lost sight of in the great crowd of wants shaken before the Governmental eyes by more noisy places. The place with the noisiest representative was best seen to, and the quiet man was as quietly ignored. When, however, she shook her self together to raise a persistent outcry, a sop in the shape of a promise was thrown to her to her keep her quiet. She did quiet, in the hope that the promises would be fulfilled ; but, as we said before, the Ship of State is not built for speed, and even the most distinct promise made to us by Government is not yet fulfilled— notwithstanding that it is two years old, and the money to fulfil it has been twice voted,
Tho session before last L3OO were voted for a courthouse for Ashburton ; the year went, and the building was not erected. Last session the vote rose to LSOO. The next session will soon open, and it looks as if it would open with the vote still unspent. Months ago tenders for a new courthouse were called for—a courthouse of wood, notwithstanding all the soft whispers for brick of our public men, and > regardless of the angry storm ing of the Ashburton Press —and still The silence is unbroken And the stillness gives no token, and inquiries are rife as to what has come of the promised neat little courthouse, so admirably planned for the accommodation of judge, bar, police, press, and public. Surely, with every allowance for the ap parently indispensable red-tapeism of officialdom, ample time has elapsed for us to know whether any tenders have been received at all, whether any have been accepted, or if to tho question whether a courthouse of any kind is to le built, The only word there spoken Is never, never more.
MAGISTERIAL.
ASHBURTON— Friday, April 2. (Before Mr. F. Guinness, 8.M.) INDECENT ASSAULT. Win. Skedgewell was brought up on remand, charged with having committed an indecent assault on the person of Elizabeth James, on the 26th August last, in the kitchen of the Wheatshoaf Hotel, where the girl was then a servant. Mr. W. 0. Ireland appeared for the prisoner. Elizabeth James, a servant in the em ploy of R. W. Shearman, Somerset Hotel, said that in August last she was cook at the Wheataheaf Hotel. On the 25th August last, the prisoner threw her down on the floor of the kitchen, and com mitted the offence complained of. Wit ness screamed and Mr. Willcocks came to the rescue and sent for the police at orco. Constable Farmer came the same evening after dusk. The prisoner was then gone, ihe assault took place between 12 and 1 of the day. Never had any connection with the prisoner previously. Mr. G, Willcocks, landlord of the Wheatstone Hotel, deponed that last witness was in his employ in August last. Prisoner was also working for him and had boarded in the hotel for seven weeks previous to the 25th August. On the latter date witness heard a row in the passage, ond on going down, met the girl at the door, who said she had been in sulted by the prisoner. Told prisoner to leave the house at once, as he was using bad language, and abusing the girl. Sent for the police, immediately afterwards. Did not servo tho prosecutrix with any drink on that date, and never saw her guilty of an immodesty. Jesse Baxter, a laborer at Longbeach, said he was at the Wheatsheaf Hotel on the 25th August last. The girl James and the prisoner were both in the kitchen. Was asleep at the time, and was wakened by their loud talking. Heard prisoner call the girl a very disgusting name, and make a remark about her being unduly familiar with all the men about the place. Witness said he ought to be ashamed of himself for using such expressions to a woman, and threatened to thrash him for it. Prisoner cleared out of the hotel, and was not found again that night. Mr. Ireland said there was a doubt as to the prisoner having committed any assault on the prosecutrix, and he would ask his Worship to give him the benefit of the doubt. Prisoner reserved his defence, and was committed for trial at the next criminal sittings of the Supreme Court at Christ church. The case was heard with closed doors. CIVIL CASES. Cookson v. Stewart. Claim LlO 10s. No appearance for plaintiff. Case dis missed. Taylor v. Dufrates. —Claim LI 15s. 2d. Judgment for plaintiff, with costs. Griffin v. Adams.—Claim L 8 9s. 9d. ■No appearance. Tisch v. Elder. —Claim L 9 7s. Bd. Judgment for amount in full, with costs. Doherty v. Keen. —Claim L 4 for rent. LG had been the original sum owing, and L2 had been paid. Defendant contended that only three weeks’ rent was due, but was not able to produce any documentary evidence of ihe fact. Judgment was given for LI.
TELEGRAPHIC.
LATEST FROM EUROPE. (Reuter's. ) London, March 31. Consols 98J. Adelaide wheat has declined one shil ling, and is now quoted 58s. per 4961b5. ex warehouse. Australian beef and mutton tallow, unchanged. The wool market is strong. The arrivals for the next auction amount to 179,000 bales. The Oriental Bank Corporation pay a dividend of two per cent for the half year. The Bank of South Australia pays per cent., and carries forward LB,OOO " • The general elections for the new Par liament have commenced. Up to the present time ten Liberal and eight Con servatives have been returned unopposed. London, April 1. Then general elections continue. Ninety Liberals and sixty-one Conserva tives have now been returned for the new Parliament. The Liberals, so far, have gained 25 seats which were held in the last Parliament by the Conservatives. The latter have gained nine seats formerly held by the Liberals. The elections for Birmingham resulted : n the return of Messrs. John Bright, Muntz, and Cham berlain, the former Liberal members. For Hackney, the late Liberal member. Messrs. Holmes and Fawcett, have also been elected. For Westminster, the Right Hon. W. H. Smith, First Lord of the Admiralty, and Sir Charles Russell, Conservative members, have been re turned. London, March 30. Three per cent, consols 98^. Adelaide wheat per 4961b5., ex ware house, 595., steady demand. Best Aus tralian beef tallow, 345. 6d. ; best mutton tallow, 355. Gd. ; market quiet. Arrived—P. and O. Company’s steam ship Indus, with the Homeward Suez mails. Calcutta, March 31st. According to the latest news from Cabul, General Stewart’s force has arrived at Ghuznee without meeting with any open hostility on tne part of the enemy. It has not yet transpired what General Stewart’s further movements will be. Paris, March 31. It has been officially stated that the French Government do not intend that their decree disolving the Society of Jeseits shall further have effect of ex pelling foreign members from France. AUSTRALIAN. ( Reuter's Telegrams,) Sydney, April 2. Government made a call of a quarter of their special deposits wi f h the Banks, leaving L 1,475,000 still on deposit. It is understood that, money being easier, the Banks were agreeable to the withdrawal being made. Sir H. Parkes, Premier, introduced in the Assembly last night a Bill for de priving the Council of future power to amend money bills, and made a lengthy speech on the occasion. Sir Alfred
Stephen introduced in the Council a Bil having the same effect as that now before the Assembly. Sydney, April 1. , In consequence of the recent action of the Legislative Council, twice rejecting the Bill for imposing the Stamp Duties, which was sent up from the Legislative Assembly, Sir Henry Parkes, Premier, has introduced in the Assembly a Bill to deprive the Council of power in future to amend Money Bills. Sir Alfred Stephen has given notice for the introduction of a similar Bill in the Upper House. Melbourne, April 1. pESThe works in connection with Sir John Goode’s scheme at Fisherman’s Bend and Yarra Yarra are actively pro ceeding. A further meeting has been held for the formation of a Meat Company, with a capital of LIOO,OOO. Already L 13,000 have been subscribed. The Cabinet have decided to reduce Wm. Benjamin Berry, who was promoted by Mr. Graham Berry shortly before the resignation of the Mimstry, to his former rank in the Civil Service. Melbourne, March 31. A Cabinet Council was held to-day, when the Reform Bill and other proposed measures were discussed. Colonel St. Hill, late private secretary to Governor Weld, has been dismissed from the command of the Tasmanian- Volunteers. Arrived—Tararua. Sailed—Aravvata and Albion. Adelaide, March 25. The Orient Company’s s.s. Sorata has arrived from Plymouth. INTERPROVINCIAL. Auckland, April 2. Mr. Lowe, traffic manager on the Auck land railways, has resigned, owing to a difference of opinion with Mr. M‘Donald, general manager. Large potato crops are reported from Waikato. One field has yielded fourteen tons to the acre. The report that Sir George Grey is suffer ing from ill-health, which is likely to pre vent his attendance'atnext session, is con tradicted. He enjoys good health, except the old affection of the leg, through a spear wound, received in Western Aus tralia. Auckland, April 2. Mr. J. C. Young, late Native Lands Commissioner for the East Coast, was ar rested on account of an alleged debt to the Crown of LICOO, but was released on a representation to the Attorney-General that the proceeding would interfere with his defence. Pleuro-pneumonia has broken out amongst the cattle on the Piako Swamp Company’s estate, and it has been declared an infected district by the Cattle Board. 28,010 head are depastured on the estate. The manager has had all the cattle inocu lated. Mr. Naiden, V.S., is up to inspect. There is great excitement in the Waikato district over the outbreak. Scott commences to-night to walk 112 miles in 24 hours, under the auspices of the Auckland Amateur Athletic Club. Henry Durant has been committed for trial on a charge of robbery of L 7 from Annie Hopkins in a brothel. Napier, April 1.
Several dead bodies have been found in the rivers during the last few days, and no doubt they were men who had been trying to cross during the floods. The damage done by the floods is now ascer tained to be light in Hawke’s Bay and Wairoa counties, but it will take about L 5,000 to put the roads and bridges in Waipawa county into their old state of thorough repair. The private losses were not nearly so great as the great depth and extent of the floods would have led one to fear. Mr. Farmer, of Hastings, was the heaviest loser in stock, 1,500 sheep having been drowned. It will probably be a month before the coaches can come through the bush road. The natives at Wairoa are indulging in threats of murdering each other. Their dispute refers to some land, but it is not likely to go beyond blank cartridges. An information has been laid on behalf of F. Ward, jun., of Gisborne, against Ropata and Tucker, interpreter, for ma licious prosecution and conspiracy, arising out of the recent prosecution of Ward, in which, after four days’ hearing at Gis borne, the magistrate dismissed the charges of conspiracy brought against Ward and Cooper, but commented strongly on their conduct, and advised Ward to be careful in future, and not to be misled by clients. Wellington, April 1. Mr. William Bowden, bailiff, was arrested this morning on a charge of in decently assaulting Ellen Syrns. Martin, of the Albion Hotel, was fined L 5 for selling liquors after hours. The petition of the Licensed Victual lers presented to the City Council, re sly grog-selling, has been forwarded to the Police, with a request that they will take action in the matter. Wellington, April 2. A woman named Catherine M'Call, CO years of age, was burnt to death last night under horrible circumstances. She was housekeeper to a gentleman named John M'Laughlan, and was last seen by him about ten last night, when she was lying on a sofa, helplessly drunk. He left her there, and went to bed, leaving the candle burning. On rising this morning he found her charred remains. With the exception of her stays, all her clothing was burnt, and portions of the wall had been on fire. M'Laughlan states he heard no noise dur ing the night, and is unable to say how she was burnt. Deceased had been drinking heavily for about ten days. An inquest will be held to-morrow. At the inquest this afternoon on the body of Miss M'Coll, who was burnt to death this morning, the jury returned a verdict of * ‘ Accidental death while in a state of intoxication.” A little girl named Russell was run over by a vegetable cart this morning, and killed. The driver was unaware of having passed over anything until called to by the spectators. A man named Henry Graves was killed on the Foxton-Palmerston railway on Wednesday, owing to his accidentally fall ing between the carriages. Dunedin, April 1. Butler has been committed for trial for the murder of the Dewar family. He begged the public and the press not to be influenced by the prejudice attempted to be created against him. He reserved his defence. He charges Inspector Mallard with attempting to influence the public prejudicially, made a long statement on the subject. Dunedin, April 2. The Customs’ revenue for the March quarter is L 85,661, against L100,1G2 for the same quarter last year. All the papers here call on the volunteer authorities to institute a searching inquiry into the charges against the southern volunteers, amd make examples of the offenders. The result meetings here is that LB9O has been forwarded to Canada in aid of this mission. Messrs Dick and Oliver, in reply to the unemployed’s petition, say that it is not the duty of Government to attempt to regulate the rate of wages. The rate provided by Government is shown by the sum paid for rations to be sufficient support for workmen and their families. The terms have been thankfully accepted in other parts of the colony. Govern ment can hold out no hope of different terms being given to Otago.
SUSPENSION OF THE RUSSIAN GOLOS.
The following summary of the article for which the “ Golos ” has been sus pended for five months is supplied by the St. Petersburg!! correspondent to the* ‘ ‘ Times,” who says there is hope that the time of be shortened if the “Golos” fiipSuses to behave better in future :—“ The diarist devotes his first entry on Sundaylast to an outburst of complaint regarding the enormous rise in the prices of all the necessaries of life. Life has become dearer, and still people do not value their lives any more. Nothing but suicides by drowning, shooting, or the knife are reported from every side. Even the tallow candle has become dearer. Every thing develops and grows, why should not prices grow ? Monday’s entry consti tutes a sarcastic protest, against the threatened abolition of the system of election of university professors and the substitution of that of appointment by the Government. On Tuesday agricul ture is the butt of the diarist’s well-aimed sarcasm. More than a year ago new statutes were established for the lower agricultural schools, but, as usual, they never emerged from the region of project and theory. Materials enough were amassed by the commission to convince a blind man of the necessity of educating the agricultural classes of Russia. But this necessity was no novel idea. The commission also believes that it is pos sible to teach agriculture in our national schools, but the teacher of a St. Peters burgh school who once took it into his head to instruct his scholars in natural history brought down upon his head the wrath of the press and Territorial Assem bly. It is also proposed to teach trades in national schools. The “Golos "next refers to the dishonesty practised in the pecuniary concerns of the commune authorities. The press also entirely ignores the malpractices and embezzle ment which are so common in the rural commune. If all the deficits disclosed by the occasional revision of the communal funds were reckoned up they would amount to millions. Threats of torture have been used in certain districts as arguments for the conversion of Stundists to°orthodoxy. Refractory members were flogged. One woman, named Pruskowia Shimenko, was flogged to within a short chance of her life, as testified by medical evidence. No feeling was stirred in the breast of any of the one thousand wit nesses of this barbarous scene, not even when the poor woman cried out in pain, “ Lord, forgive them, for they know not what they do.” This castigation was evi dently premeditated, for many of the spectators were persons who had purposely come from long distances. Nineteen years will soon have passed since the emancipation of the serfs, and during all this time the whip and stick have not dis appeared from the self-administration of the peasant. Such barbarism does not harmonise with the respect due to the individual man. What do we see ? The flagelation of Stundists, the burning of witches, the murder of a dumb man sus pected of spreading rinderpest, the drown ing of a drunkard who in his cups threatened to burn down a village—this is the way the commune exercises its authority over the individual. An elder directed the ‘auto da fe’ of the witch, and an elder ordered the cruel treatment of the Stundists. Who hold the whip more tenaciously in their hands than the elders of the first step in is to des troy this arbitrary pdWßfrSf individuals. Saturday’s entry is a narrative respecting the suspension of a Jewish paper called ‘ Hamelitz,’ which, however, is hardly to the point and of little interest. ”
THE FARMER.
IS THE THISTLE A NUISANCE? One of the many things connected with farm management which attracted the attention of the Lincolnshire Delegates, in their tour of inspection throughout New Zealand (says the “ New Zealand Country Journal”), was the undisturbed possession, of the soil in many places permitted to the thistle —a weed against which an in cessant crusade is maintained in England. Their astonishment was not lessened, on inquiring the cause, by being informed by some that, so far from being a nuisance, the thistle had come to be regarded as one of the surest and best means of preparing the soil for the luxuriant growth of grasses and corn. On the other hand, farmers are found who will tell you that the thistle is a terrible nuisance, robbing the soil of its nourishment, smothering grasses and clover alike, and completely usurping the ground for the time being. Those who advocate the thistle say that the roots penetrate to a great depth into the subsoil, and bring up large quantities of potash, etc., which is deposited on the surface, in their decaying stems and leaves, and that the vacancy left by the decaying roots opens the way to a great depth for water and air, the mechanical action of -which is to pulverise and render the subsoil more accessible to the roots of other plants ;no doubt this is true. The question naturally suggests itself, what is the cost of this natural mode of tillage? The thistle usually possesses the soil for at least three years, consequently the ground must remain unremunerative for that time ; if the thistle only invaded un reclaimed or exhausted soils much might be said in its favour, but unfortunately such is not always the case—on the con trary, it is partial to rich soils of all de scriptions. We fancy that the secret of the impunity with which the thistle has been allowed to spread in this colony, arises more from a want of ability to cope with | the constantly recurring crops of this persistent plant, caused by the want of cheaper labour. That the soil is much improved by thistles is admitted by many who have had to cope with them, and that toleration is cheaper than extermination is also true; so that for the present the thistle must remain master of the posi tion. There is just one comforting re flection, and that is, it leaves something behind it, according to its adcocates, as shown above, whereby the farmers may reap some after benefit.
THE DAIRY.
In an address recently delivered to . his tenants, many of whom have been engaged in dairying, the Earl of Bessborough is re ported to have spoken as follows For the information of those who have not yet been able to make good butter I offer the following suggestions :—Have a proper dairy or a separate room from your milk, well ventilated, but not too light, far away from stable, piggery, or manure heap. The floor should be of flags, tiles, or concrete, very close and evenly made, so that it can be easily washed without leaving any substance behind likely to create a bad smell, as it would be injurious to your milk and butter. Clay floors are very bad. Be sure not to use your milk room for any other purpose than your milk and' butter. Wash or sponge." the_ cow’s udder before milking, and youf^'iigiia,before commencing each cow. finest hair strainer you can get. Keep sll your milk vessels scrupulously clean ; never use soap in cleansing your milk vessels, not even in washing your hands, when engaged with your milk or butter. Do not keep your milk too long standing before churn ing. Twenty-four to thirty-six or forty eight hours, according to the temperature of the weather, will be enough. Avoid all touching of the butter by the hand. Use the best salt, made very fine. Wash and press all the milk out of the butter before salting, using plenty of cold spring water,
THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, SATURDAY, APRIL 8, 1880.
s . d. s . d. Butter, inferior to best lb 0 10 to I 0 Eggs, # dozen I 6 to 0 0 Cheese, prime quality, lb 0 7 to 0 10 Bacon, prime smoked, t;? lb 0 0 to 0 0 Hams in cloth, $?lb 0 0 to 0 0 Flour in bags, loolb «4 6 to 0 0 Oatmeal, ij? 25R) s 6 to 0 0 Lard, $ lb - 0 9 to 0 0
MESSRS. H. MATSON AND CO., AUCTIONEERS, &c., Hold fortnightly stock SALES at Ashburton and Tinwald. Next sale at the ASHBURTON YARDS, on TUESDAY, April 13, 1880. C. PERCY COX, 27 a* Agent, Ashburton. NEW * TAILORING ESTABLISH MENT. CRAIGHEAD ft Co., MERCHANT T^ORS, HAYB opened thos£, premises situated in Tancred street adjoining Messrs. Orr and Co’s General Store. A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF TWEEDS, FANCY GOODS, &c., &c., 4 JUST ARRIVED. Mr. Craighead’s experience as Head Cutter in connection with First Glass Tailoring Establishments in Edinburgh and San Francisco has extended over a period of ten years, and from the immense success which has always attended his efforts to please, he is prepared to guarantee a perfect fit i i every case. TANCRED STREET, (Next Orr and Cl’s. CRAIGHEAD & CO. 982 a
NOTICE TO FARMERS. T HE undersigned will be jjrepared to treat with farmers and others in Ashbur ton, every Wednesday and Saturday, for the PURCHASE of GRAIN, or SHIP MENT on ACCOUNT of GROWERS. JOSEPH CLARK. February 28, 1880. 550a* THE NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY WAS started about five years ago. The proprietors at first in tended to manufacture for the Trade only, but, owing to the persistent op position of importers and Shop keepers who could make a better profit on the imported article, they were compelled in self defence to open Branches for the sale of their goods direct to the public. In this they but followed the example of some of the largest manufacturers at home, and the Public, by purchasing at the undermentioned Branches, will SAVE THE PROFIT OF MIDDLEMEN, AND OBTAIN A SUPERIOR ARTICLE. BRANCHES. Invercargill Christchurch Wellington Dunedin Ashburton Auckland Oamaru Nelson New Plymouth Timaru Wanganui Napier A SINGLE GARMENT AT WHOLESALE PRICE. W. SPARROW, Manager, Ashburton Branch, 588g* New Zealand Clothing Factory. FIRST TIME IN NEW ZEALAND ! ! TOWN HALL. THE Amateur Dramatic Club, having obtained special license under the Authors’ Copyright Act, WILL PERFORM, TO-NIGHT, The Nautical Drama entitled “ASHORE A«.D AFL O A T," With a magnificent cast of 25 characters, with 17 sets of splendid scenery. Full particulars in handbills. Admission—Front seats, 35.; back, 25.; gallery, Is. Doors open at 7.30 ; commence at 8. 266c-664g
A Boston paper somewhat sarcastically says it’s no use vaccinating the New York police—they never catch anything. |
AG/1880/AG_18800403/MM_01/0003.xml | 4,481 | You cannot be too careful about tins. In packing in firkins, get the best you can of •well-seasoned oak, beech, or ash, clean looking and smooth on the inside, and bring them clean to market. In preparing your filkins let them be filled the day wanted with boiling water, let stand until (ftld, then rinsed with clean cold water, 3to which a couple of handfuls of salt _ put. This will make your filkiu sweet and staunch. Pack your filkin as close as possible, and send it to market as soon as you can. Lei cleanli ness be your constant care, from the milk ing of the cow until you bring your butter to the market. There are few things a farmer’s wife or daughter ought to be prouder of than her dairy and its produce. The butter buyers should encourage the use of the most suitable filkin, and might also be more careful when the butter comes into their hands. The firkins are fre quently rolled about on the wet and dirty yards and. damp floors, which might be avoided. Railway and steamboat com panies treat firkins in the same rough way. All should endeavor to improve, and try to bring our butter in the cleanest and most creditable condition into the English market. Then it would take its proper place, and you would get the highest price, defying foreign competition. ” FRESH STRAINS IN POULTRY. The “Poultry World” (American) gives the following advice as to the introduction of fresh strains in poultry breeding : “ The individual breeder of fowls will sus pect that he needs fresh blood for his stock when the annual number of eggs diminishes, when a loss of size is notice able, and when the flock begins to show signs of debility. But the frequency and method of introducing fresh blood is a matter that can only be decided according to the ob ject sought after. If size and utility are desired, with no regard to permanent type, crossing every year with distinct fresh blood will give progeny, as a rule, superior to either parent stock ; but these hybrids cannot be depended upon to produce others with the same merits. On the other hand, if it is desired to establish a strain of thoroughbreds which may be relied on to breed true, then the most judicious influx of fresh blood every second year is necessary. - But here, while near relationship should be carefully avoided, itis equally important to use birds of not too remote connection with the dominant strain, iu order to preserve the prepon derance of the breed sought after. Scien tific breeders usually prefer hens for this purpose, as it has been ascertained that the male bird has' the most influence upon the color of the progeny and what may be called the “fancy points,” while the form, size, and useful qualities are principally derived from the hen. Hence, if the ob ject is to preserve a specific type, there is less risk in using a hen, as the progeny, if not satisfactory, may be killed ; while if the cross be with a male from new blood, and the young prove undesirable, the whole season’s work is lost. When a strain has been fully established, it is a good plan to put a promising cockerel in an adjoining yard, and bring him back in a year or two, when the relationship will lie remote enough to infuse without de ranging the type.
THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, SATURDAY, APRIL 3, 1880.
Business Notices. Guns! 6te|is! Guns! POWDER. SHOT. CAPS. ORB AND CO. HAVE now on hand a very fine assortment of BREECHLOADING DOUBLE AND SINGLE-BARBEL GUNS, And as these have been imported direct from the manufacturers, we are prepared to Sell at the most Reasonable Prices— From £2 10s. to £25. ORR AND CO. 671 g J OSEPH WARD, FAMILY BUTCHER, Wakakui Road, near Post Office, IS A CASH PURCHASER of POULTRY and NATIVE GAME, which will be sold at Reasonable Prices, at his Shop, near Post Office. G 720 McSHERRY DRILLS. A SHIPMENT of these celebrated Drills is expected shortly to arrive. They will range in width from 6 feet 0 inches (12 Hoppers) to 10 feet (17 Hoppers). Orders taken by the undersigned, FREDK. PAVITT, Ashburton, For the SOLE AGENT, JOHN ANDERSON, °AGg Canterbury Foundry. NOTICE. ALL Horses and Cattle running on the Buccleugh Estate will be pounded after April sth. 660 g I. E. TAYLOR. TO LEND, good Freehold Security, £IOOO and £SOO, at current rate of interest. Apply 177 g POYNTZ & CO. a private house, Apart- W comprising jitting-roonT and bedroom,' with use of vitchen. Apply by letter toX.Y.Z., lerald and Guardian Offices. 264c-685g "ANTED, a good COOK ; one who can bake bread preferred. Apply Mrs. E. G. Weight, Windermere, Wins low. 260c-CB3g MONEY TO LEND.—Several sums of money ready for investment at current rates. F. P. O’Reilly, Solicitor, Tancred street, Ashburton. 263c-684g
Public Notices. TO-DAY. IMPORTANT SALE. TOWNSHIP OP CHELMSFORD, LAGMOHR, ASHBURTON. Five and three quarter miles from Tinwald, on Mount Somers Railway Line. STATION ALREADY PROMISED. Messrs, acland, Campbell, & CO. have received instructions from the Proprietors to sell BY PUBLIC AUCTION, TO-DAY (SATURDAY), AT ASHBURTON, AT Messrs. Jameson and Roberts’ Store, 1 OL* BUILDING 1 OA iOO ALLOTMENTS, 100 In the above Township, averaging from one quarter to half acre. The situation is one of the best, being in the centre of the largest and bestagricultural district in Canter bury, with the branch railway already completed, and station promised by the Public Works Department. And, at the same time, EIGHT OR NINE FARMS, Adjoining or close to the above, varying in size from 111 to 350 aci’es, WILL EE OFFERED FOR SALE. This presents an opportunity for select ors which is not likely to be met with again. Plans can be seen and full particulars obtained at Messrs, Acland, Campbell and Co’s Offices, Christchurch ; or W. R. Boyle, Ashburton. Terms easy. Sale commences at 1 o clock. ACLAND, CAMPBELL, & CO. Auctioneers, 261 c Christchurch and Ashburton. For Sale. FARMS FOR SALE. IMPROVED FARM of 564 Acres, near Dromore. IMPROVED FARM of 400 Acres, Seafield. 544-Acre Block of UNIMPROVED LAND, adjoining Winchmore Railway Station. Easy terms. Apply to 590 g CUFF & GRAHAM. Lost. A Brown Mare PONY, about 13 hands high, no brand visible. Finder will be rewarded upon giving information to Gs9g SAUNDERS BROS. TEN SHILLINGS REWARD. LOST from Ashburton, Bay Hack MARE, Branded S near shoulder, wart on near flank. Apply, E. Cook son, Livery Stables, Ashburton. 668 g Tenders. MOUNT SOMERS ROAD BOARD. TENDERS. TENDERS are invited for the following works : Contract No. 3—Ashburton Gorge road—Formation, metalling, &c., 21 chains. Contract No. 4—Township road—Re formation, &c., 1331 chains. Contract No.. s—Boundary road— Guttings, ford, Ac., 6 chains. Tenders, endorsed with the name and number of the work, to be sent in, addressed to the Chairman, on or before noon on MONDAY, April 5, 1880. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. C. JT. WENTWORTH COOKSON, Jun., Clerk to the Mount Somers 665 g . Road Board.
TENDERS. WANTED, TENDERS for about 200 chains of Ditching, in one or two lots. For particulars apply to 270c-680g FRIEDLANDER BROS. TENDERS are invited for CROPPING 430 Acres of land at Chertsey, in one or two blocks, for one year, 150 acres stubble, the remainder skim ploughed. Tenders received till March 31st. G. SILVESTER, Chertsey. Or J. SILVESTER, 656 g Springston. TO BUILDERS. TENDERS required for BUILDING 8-roomed HOUSE at Seafield. Plans and specifications can be seen at the office of Messrs. Edmiston Bros, and Gundry, where tenders will be received up to noon on Saturday, April 10. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. 678 a MOUNT HUTT ROAD BOARD. TENDERS. TENDERS are invited for the following works : No. I—Formation, full width, from south corner of section 25216 to dry creek at Broom Park. No. 2—-Chertsey road, formation, 20 feet wide, and picking stones off same. No. 3—Shingling No. 2, 25 yards to the chain, about three miles. No. 4—West Coast road, formation, 20 feet wide. No. s—Shingling No. 4, 25 yards to the chain, about three miles. No. 6 —Lowering places on the main Rakaia road, to allow storm water to cross. No. 7 —Fencing gravel pits. Tenders, addressed to the Chairman at the office, Methven, will be received up till noon on Thursday, the Bth, and £5 per cent, deposit required on the work ten dered for. W. B. COMPTON, 679 a Overseer. ~ NEW PRINTING MACHINERY, FOR jpRINTING LADIES’ AND GENTLEMEN’S VISITING CARDS FROM COPPER PLATE. Specimens and prices on application at the EVENING HERALD AND GUARDIAN OFFICES, Saunders’ Buildings, ASHBURTON.
H. Matson and Co. ASHBURTON. GRAEAT CLEARING SALE OF TWO FIRST-CLASS FARMS AND FARM STOCK. Messrs h. matson & Co. have received instruction’s from Mr. Benjamin Edo to Sell by Public Auction at his Farm, li miles from Ashburton, ON FRIDAY, APRIL 9th, 1880, 15 draught mares and geldings, in cluding prize-takers; draught stallion Heather Joek,good stock getter and excellent worker; several farm drays, Yankee wagon, a very large quantity of first-class chicken wheat, 100 well-bred pigs (extra good), 75 head of cattle including milch cows, springers, and fat and store young cattle ; 1,100 sheep, store ewes and wethers, and a large number of sundries, too numerous to particu larise ; harrows, ploughs, harness, etc., etc. Also, at the same time and place, Seafield Farm, containing 234 acres of very good agricultural tural land, situated in the Waka nui district, sub-divided into tw r o paddocks, securely fenced, well watered, and all in stubble. Terms easy at sale. Also, under instructions from Messrs. Clark and Edc, they are autho rised to sell that splendid farm lately tire property of Mr. James Johnstone, and known as Rox burgh, and situated on the Ash burton Forks, and containing 230 acres. Roxburgh Farm, if well looked after and tilled pro perly, is the best 230 acres in the Upper Ashburton. Terms easy at sale. Land sale takes place at 1 o’clock. Lun cheon at 11 o’clock. Clearing sale at 12 o’clock sharp. H. MATSON & CO., 6360 Auctioneers. THE GREAT Fairfield Estate. CLOSE TO THE TOWN OF ASHBURTON. THE GRANARY AND STOCK DEPOT OF CANTERBURY. TOWN SECTIONS, DAIRY FARMS, AND FARMS. SPLENDID POSITION. MARKETS CLOSE AT HAND. CERTAIN INCREASING VALUE. THURSDAY, APRIL 22, TWO O’CLOCK. Messes, h. matson & co. have received instructions from the Free holders (in conjunction with MESSRS. ACLAND, CAMPBELL & CO.), TO SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, AT THE TOWN HALL, ASHBURTON, ON THURSDAY, 22nd APRIL, iSSo. At 2 o’clock p. in., ALL THAT PORTION OF THE FAIRFIELD ESTATE, Situated in the immediate neighborhood
of the Town of Ashburton, COMPRISING - 2000 ACRES 2000 Subdivided into— -Ist—CONVENIENT ASHBURTON SU BURBAN SECTIONFORBUILD ING PURPOSES, VIOLA RESI DENCES, &c., &c. 2nd— 'PROFITABLE DAIRY FARMS FROM FIVE TO TEN ACRES. 3rd—BEAUTIFUL FARMS OF FROM FORTY ACRES UPWARDS, Thus bringing this highly favoured dis trict within the reach of all classes of purchasers. The enormous yield of grain from lands in this immediate neighborhood, and its favourable [position, gives this property an unusual high-class value. The Ashburton is rapidly becoming the great central depot for grain and stock, and a large active population is settled there. Buildings, warehouses, and gra naries and erected, and extending in all directions. Any special water supply adapted for the Town of Ashburton could easily be applied to this estate, and an abundant supply can readily be obtained from sink ing wells at a very small depth. This property is situated in close con tiguity to the Town of Ashburton, and very near to the Great Southern Railway. The soil is rich alluvial. It has, there fore, the immense advantages of certain increasing value, markets for its produce close at hand, with railway facilities for taking advantage of every market, home or foreign. It is expected that the return of the Lincolnshire Delegates to England will have the effect of sending large numbers of settlers with means to this province and district. A large Government reserve has been made adjoining this property, for Govern ment railway workshops, which will neces sitate, when established, a large working population being settled there. Arrangements will be made for the con veyance of intending purchasers by rail way at greatly reduced rates, upon the day of sale. The terms are made easy to suit all classes. TITLE . CROWN GRANT. THURSDAY, APRIL 22. 2 o’clock. Luncheon at 1 o’clock. Eor further particulars, plans, &c., apply to the AUCTIONEERS, • MESSRS. MILES, lIASSAL&CO.; And MESSRS. ACLAND & CAMPBELL, GMg Christchurch.
H. Matson & Co. WITHOUT RESERVE. splendid' investment IS LEESTON DISTICT, WAKANUI DISRICT, UPPER ASHBURTON DISTRICT Tl/TESSRS. H. MATSON & CO., in conjunction with Messrs. Fried lander, Bros., have received instructions from the administrator of the Estate of the late John Joyce, TO SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, At their Land- Sale Rooms, on SATURDAY, APRIL 10, 1880, At 2 o’clock p.m., The following really magnificent Free holds and Leaseholds. Lot I.—Freehold, consisting of 75 acres of very rich agricultural land, situate in Leeston district, being rural sectionss9sl and 5952. The land is thoroughly fenced with live fences into convenient sized paddocks. These sections are both now in wheat stubble, being the first crop after having been laid down for a very long time in grass. These sections will be sold separately. Lot 2.—The goodwill of the lease of an educational reserve No , consisting of 159 acres of first class land, having about seven years to run, at the absurdly low rental of ss. per acre. This land> is situated close to Kil linchy. All laid down in Eng lish grass, securely fenced with gorse, water in every paddock, and is admitted to be some of the finest grazing land in the pro vince. Lot 3.—200 acres really good agricul tural land (freehold) situated on the Wakanui, securely fenced, and sub-divided into four pad clocks, with live fences, good dwelling house, stock yards, and all needful accessories for pro perly working a first-class farm Lot 4.—546 acres of good freehold agricultural land, adjoining the well known property of Messrs. Gould and Cameron. The land is well fenced, and sub-divided into six paddocks. Upon it there is a new four-roomed house, and 8-stal!ed stable, with chaff house attached ; also 2 acres of garden planted with fruit trees. 140 acres of this farm is laid down with English grass. The balance is in stubble after a first crop. Lot 5.—293 acres of freehold land similar to the above, and im mediately adjoining it. The land is fenced and divided into 2 pad docks, 100 acres is in wheat stubble after the first crop, the balance is in turnips. Remember the date, SATURDAY, April 10, 1880. Terms easy at sale —Luncheon at 1 o’clock. Sale at 2 o’clock sharp. H. MATSON & CO., 637 ct Auctioneers. J. L. Fleming. TO TIMBER MERCHANTS, SAW MILLERS, CAPITALISTS, & OTHERS VALUABLE LEASEHOLD, SAWMILL AND MACHINERY. FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION. WITHOUT RESERVE. MR J. L. FLEMING has been favored with instructions from the trustees in the assigned estate of James Long Fleming, timber merchantand ironmonger, to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, On the premises, Tuam and St. Asaph streets west, Christchurch. ON TUESDAY, APRIL 6, at 2 p.m. The following valuable leasehold property, sawmill, plant, and machinery, viz.— Tlu trustee’s interest in the lease of a half acre section of land, hav-, ing a frontage of 132 ft. on St. Asaph street (the lease has about 17 years to run at a very low' ground rent), together with the sawmill, 70ft. x 27ft., with sash and door factory over the same, engine-house, and substantial four-roomed cottage (nearly new) erected thereon.
The plant consists of 1 horizontal engine, 14in. cylinder, hy Morton and Co.; 1 Cornish boiler with cross tubes, by Ander son and Son, Christchurch, 60ft. chimney stalk ; 1 planing machine, to plane from 16 x4|to6x h, by M‘Do wall and Son ; 1 vertical saw, with travelling bench ; circu lar saw bench ; 1 band saw, Rogers and Son, No. 2 ; 1 tennoning machine with all necessary shafts, pullies, belting, etc., for the proper working of the same. Trustee’s interest in lease of quarter acre section, having a frontage of 66ft. on Tuam street, with build ings used as an ironmonger’s retail shop and store. Also, A well-selected assortment of circular and vertical saws, planing and moulding irons, etc. The balance of the stock of ironmongery will be offered on the same date, particu lars of which will appear in a future advertisement. Sale at 2 p. in. Terms at Sale. J. L. FLEMING, 165 g Auctioneer. Public Notices. A SHBURTON AGRICULTURAL A AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. BEES AND THEIR MANAGE MENT. DR. TRYING, Of Christchurch, has kindly consented to LECTURE On the above subject, in the ASHBURTON TOWN HALL, On TUESDAY, 13th APRIL. All persons interested in the subject are invited to attend. ADMISSION FREE. GEO. JAMESON, 2 1 73c-GBla Secretary. ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. -VTOTICE is hereby given, that, in ac- cordance with clause 42 of the Municipal Corporations Act, 1876, the Burgess List for 1880-81, and Defaulters List, are now open for inspection at the Town Clerk’s Office, during office hours, 1 till the 15th day of April, 1880. All objections thereto must be in Writing, in the form of the 6th schedule of the Act, addressed to me, and delivered to me at my office, on or before the 15th day of April, 1880. CHARLES BRADDELL, Town Clerk. Borough Council Office, Ashburton, SlstMarch, 1880. 2590-682a-32
Public Notices. A GLAND, CAMPBELL, AND CO., Auctioneers, Land, Stock, and General Agents. WOOL AND GRAIN BROKERS. Christchurch, Ashburton, and South bridge. We beg to inform our constituents and the public that we have made arrange ments with Mr. W, R. Boyle to take charge of our Ashburton Branch, and to act as our Agent there. Mr. Boyle will make arrangements for Sales of Stock, Farms, &c, , and is au horised to receive and pay all moneys on our behalf. The fortnightly Sales of Stock, &c., at Ashburton and Tinwald, will be held as heretofore. Account Sales rendered with care and promptitude. ACLAND CAMPBELL, & CO. W. R. BOYLE, 228c-652g Ashburton. Y. R. OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR OP ELECTORS. Ashburton, March 19th, 1880. of application to be placed on the Electoral Roll of the Coleridge Dis trict can be obtained at this Office. C. PERCY COX, 627 g Registrar of Electors. V. R. In the District Court of Christchurch, Holden at Ashburton. IN THE MATTER OF The Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876, the Acts amending the same, and of the bank ruptcy of JOHN CAN DISH, of Ashburton, lodginghouse-keeper, a debtor. THIS is to notify, that John Candish, of Ashburton, lodginghouse-keeper, has this day filed with me a statement that he is unable to meet his engagements with his credi tors ; the first meeting of creditors to be held at the District Court-house, Ashburton, on Satur day, the loth day of April instant, at eleven o'clock in the forenoon. Dated this 2nd day of April, 18S0. C. CAVENDISH HURRELL, Clerk of the above Court. Branson and Purnell, Solicitors for the Dentor. 6750 LONGBBACH ROAD DISTRICT. NOTIFICATION OF VALUATION LIST, 1880. TAKE NOTICE.—The Valuation List for the Longbeacb Road District, for the year 1880, is now OPEN FOR INSPECTION at the Board’s Office on Longbeach road. All objections thereto must be left at this said office, on or before the 10th day of April, addressed to the Assessment Oourt; and a copy of every such objection must be left at the same office not less than seven days before the next sitting of the said Oourt. W. CUTHBERT, 674 g Clerk. ASHBURTON AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION MEETING. THE Annual General Meeting of mem bers will be held at Shearman’s Hotel on TUESDAY, the 13th April, at 3 o’clock. Members are particularly requested to attend. GEO. JAMESON, 67Gg Secretary. RE JAMES STEVENS’ BANKRUPT ESTATE, ALFORD FOREST. ALL persons indebted to the above estate will require to pay their ac counts at once to Mr. John McDonald, at the Store, Alford Forest, whose receipt will be sufficient. All accounts not paid on or before the 12th April will be sued for without further notice. ANDREW ORE, 624 g Trustee.
Building Materials. Ashburton steam saw mills SASH AND DOOR MANUFACTORY, G. PARKIN, Proprietor, BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR. Moore Street, Every description of Timber and Budding Materials in Stock and supplied on most reasonable terms. Plans prepared and Estimates Given on tl c shortest notice. 26 Business Notices. BREAD!BREAD! Co-operative Bread and Biscuit Factory. Triangle, Wakanui Road, Ashburton. A. THIELE, BEGS to inform the public that ho is now in a position to SUPPLY BEST BREAD, 6d. per 41b. loaf, unsur passed. Delivered daily to all parts of the Borough, also, Confectionery, &c. Mixed Biscuits reduced from Is. to Bd. per lb. Wedding Cakes made to Order. 986a-5700 TO FARMERS, LIVERY STABLE KEEPERS, SPORTING MEN, AND OTHERS OWNING HORSES. GEORGE KIDD, Moore Street, BEGS to announce the fact that the PRICE for SHOEING hacks and light draught HORSES is now REDUCED to 7s. per set, and that all horses of this description will be specially attended to by himself. Horses liable to cut are shod on a prin ciple of George Kidd’s own invention, which has proved an effectual cure for brushing. All kinds of blacksmith’s work, and repairs to agricultural machinery of any description done on the shortest notice. GEORGE KIDD, 75c-526a Moore street, Ashburton. GRAIN. ROYSE, STEAD, & CO. are prepared to PURCHASE GRAIN or to make ADVANCES ON GRAIN consigned to them for sale or ship ment. C. PERCY COX, Agents for ROYSE, STEAD, & CO., 4930 Ashburton. Conveyances. THE LONGBEACH COACH ! GEORGE WILLGOCKS respectfully acknowledges the liberal support which he has received during the short time his Coach has been running, and solicits a continuance of the same. The fares by Willcocks’ coach are" exactly 3d. per mile ordinary fares, and lid. per mile for Saturday Jfmey are as under— |f Longbeach to Ashburton, ordinary 55., return Bs. if Waterton to Ashburton, 3s. 6d. ordi nary, 6s. return. 4^ Ashton to Ashburton, 3s. ordinary, ss. , ; i return. ■ 4 Wheatstone to Ashburton, g 2s. 6d; ordinary, 4s. return. | '45 g SINGLE FARE RETURN on : SATURDAY'S. -* The coach loaves the Booking Office, Quill’s Commercial Hotel, each dhy at 3.15 ; Post Office, 3.30. ~ 292 g ECOQKSON, Wills; Street, 1 runs the . MAIL COACH .from Ashburton Railway to Green Street, Alford Forest, and Mount Somers, eyjery 1 Tuesday and Friday, returning’ Wednesday and Saturday, at 8 p.m. . : ‘■fiiy—: - r 7 \\\ Educational [- ~|YJ~ISS GOODGER bega-'to inform, the Ladies of Ashburton thqt she opens a Private School on MONDAY, March 15, at Mr. Jones’, Stationer, Baring square.
Teems : / English ... ... One Guinea. v. French ... 4 ... ' ~ Music ... 4 ,i\ ,1' ■ Y\. ' RjctekeE? :Jj | £ The Very Revd. Bean" ;of Christchurch, and J. P. Restell, Eaq. i ■ '< 124c-569a For Sale. LAND. LAND. POYNTZ & CO. have received instructions to OFFER FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY, AN UNIMPROVED FARM of 400 Acres, in otie or two lots. The land is of fair quality and situated within four miles of a Railway Station on the main line 197 g Advertisements received for the GUARDIAN up to 9 p.ra. at the scale charges, afterwards at double rates or insertion over the leader
Business Notices. TO FARMERS. undersigned are CASH BUYERS Of Wheat and other Grain, or will make LIBERAL ADVANCES On shipments to London on grower’s account. DEERING’S TWINE BINDER, NOTICE TO FARMERS. E have this day APPOINTED MESSRS. FRIEDLANDER BROS. SOLE AGENTS for the DEERING TWINE BINDER for the county of Ashburton. MASON STRUTHERS & CO. Christchurch 10th. February, 1880. Tlie Deering Twine Binder AWARDED, GOLD MEDAL At Ashburton, six machines competing. THE, DEERING TWINE BINDER, took the S P E C I A L PRIZE at the Oamaru -trial etc. jjAYING been appointed sole agents for the- above machines, we are now prepared to TAKE ORDERS .for’ the coming- season; i ’4 As only , a LIMITED NUMBER can be supplied, all who wish-to make certain of securing those, favorite machines fo next season -should order before the depar ture of next San Francisco Mail.
FRIEDLANDER B R ° S AGENTS FOR THE COLONIAL FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND SOLE AGENTS FOR THE CELEBRATED ALTHOUSE SELF ■ REGULATING WINDMILLS.
Business Notices. VALUE EXTRAORDINARY. THE Great Bargains OF THE SEASON. GREAT CLEARANCE SALE FOR THIRTY DAYS. ORE AIsTD CO. HAYING resolved to clear ®ut the Balance of the Bankrupt Stocks purchased by them during the Season (amounting to over ten thousand pounds) regardless of cost so that they may commence the Autumn Season with en tirely a new Stock, ORR AND CO. Will also offer several cheap lots pur chased by them during the late depression. Special Bargains. 90 Pair Twilled Kaiapoi Blankets at 4s. under the usual price. Eaiapoi Flannel at Is. 4d., Is. 6d. to 2s. English Flannel at Is., Is. 2d., Is, 6d., to Is. 9d. Prints at sd. and Gd., worth 9d. Brown Hollands, 7d. to Is; COSTUMES. 56 Costumes at 215., worth 355. 6d,, a Baigain. 64 Print Costumes at 7s. 6d. to 12s. 6d., worth 20s. 1700 yards Dress Goods, Alpaccas, at Bd., lOd., and Is. MILLINERY. Trimmed and Untrimmed Hats at half price. 2 Boxes Flowers, sold at 6d. pet spray. Ladies’ Underclothing at very much under usual prices. 20 Dozen Stays at 3s. 6d., 45., 4s. 9d., to ss. 6d. CLOTHING. Men’s Suits at 15s. under usual prices. Boys’ Suits at 15s. 6d. to 355. Youth’s Suits at a little over half-price. Braces, Ties, Collars, Socks, and Shirts, unusually cheap. 20 Dozen Harvest Shirts at Is. 6d- -to 2s. 6d. BOOTS Men’s'Boots still sold at Bankrupt prices. Youth’s Boots in great variety. Ladies’ Kid Boots at old prices. 1 Case Children’s Boots at Is. and Is. 6d., a bargain. TAILORING DEARTMENT. WE HAVE MUCH PLEASURE IN Announcing to the public THAT A Tailoring Branch HAS- BEEN OPENED IN CON NECTION WITH OUR CLOTHING DEPARTMENT, HAVING MADE ARRANGEMENTS WITH MESSRS. CRAIGHEAD AND CO. . (LATE OF EDINBURGH AND SAN FRANCISCO), PRACTIOALTAILORS, TO MAKE UP ALL ORDERS EN TRUSTED TO US IN THE VERY BEST STYLE. A PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED. SCOTCH, ENGLISH, and COLONIAL TWEEDS IN GREAT VARIETY. THE CELEBRATED BLARNEY TWEED (CORK) KEPT IN STOCK FANCY COATINGS IN GREAT VARIETY. SUITS from SA 4s. DRESSMAKING DEPARTMENT. Dresses, Costumes, and Jackets made up to order, under the superintendence of a first-class Dressmaker. WEDDING & MOURNING ORDERS PUNCTUALLY ATTENDED TO. * V OEE AND CO., IMPORTERS ASHBURTON AND RAKAIA |
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Chinese Curiosities. In an article entitled “ Chinese Curiosi ties,” published in the “ Pall Mall Gazette,” the following, bearing on a peculiar characteristic of Chinamen, occurs: —“ To secure the comfort of their families or the gratification of their hate, and in some cases the furtherance of justice, men are found who willingly offer up their lives to gain their ends. A wealthy criminal condemned for a capital offence finds no difficulty in purchasing, with the consent of his judge, a substitute, by paying an agreed-upon sum to the family of the vicarious victim. It was commonly be lieved that the men who were executed for participation in the Tientsin massacre played the part of the real culprits at the block that their relations might enjoy their ease for the rest of their lives. And it is not an uncommon thing for a man to commit suicide at the threshold of his enemy’s house in order to involve him in a charge of murder*. But strange as these instances appear, there lately occurred a case in the neighbourhood of Soochow, which is even more incompre hensible. At a place called Ts’ung Ming, two neighbours had for some time lived at enmity, and had resorted to every means in their power to vex and injure each other. At last it occurred to the more inventive of the two that if he could per suade his father to commit suicide he might charge his enemy before the man darin with having so persecuted the old man as to have driven him to destroy him self. The grotesqueness of the idea was only equalled by the success that it met with. To the proposal—how made we are not told —the old man assented, and in due course * shuffled off this mortal coil,’ leaving the stage clear for the second act. The next scene opens in the magis trate’s court, where the orphan charges his enemy with the constructive murder of his father. So far everything went smoothly for the intriguer ; but, unfor tunately for him, in the trial which fol lowed, the accused was able to produce evidence which placed the whole matter in its true light. Then followed a rever sal of positions ; and the orphan took his place in the dock on the double charge of having persuaded his father to commit suicide and of having brought an un founded charge against an innocent man. Matters had been already made so plain that there was no need of a long trial, and the self made orphan now lies under a richly deserved sentence of death in the Soochow gaol. ” Guess Not. Axeltree Jones said he arose to defend the American nation from the aspersions of the Canadian press. He had lately read in a Canada paper that this nation was living too fast, and that he must soon become bankrupt. Such unwarranted attacks on his native country thrilled him with indignation down to his last bunion, and if the press of the country would not resent them he would. “ Livin’ too fast!” as he repeated he drew himself up, “ I hez worn dis same paper collah free weeks. Am dat livin’ too fast 1 Heah am a west ober ten y’ars ole by the almanax ! Am dat dressin’ to kill ? Look at the red woollen patches on dese black pants an’ tole me if it looks as if this nashun was death on sto’ cloze ! Livin’ soo fast! Why de worry ideah am posturous! Am ’taters biled wi’d de hides on an’ pieced out wid bacon an’ co’n-bread livin’ too fast'? On behalf of the American people I protest ! On be half of dis nashun I warn de Stait of Kennedy dat we can’t be sassed beyond a certain pint. When dat pint hez bin passed dar will come a demand for gore an’revenge !” The speech was received with great ap plause, and Satisfaction Rice next took the floor and said : “ Civil war an’ its horrors am to be de plored and shunned, but if she must come—if we mus' resort to the force of arms to preserve our honor, den let us re sort ! Let us gird on de armor of right an’ march forward wid brave hearts. He who sasses this nashun sasses the Lime- Kiln Club.” It ws then resolved that this nation was not living too fast, and that Canada had best beware, and the meeting adjourned. “ Detroit Free Press.”
The Electric Light.— The “Saturday Review” thinks very little of Mr. Edison’s recent experiments with the electric light if we may judge by the following sen tence : —“ In our opinion Mr. Edison’s pretentious announcements are as little justified by the fact that he has satisfied himself as to what is the best form of carbon to use in the ordinary and well known incandescent method of electric lighting, as a candle manufacturer would be justified in announcing that he had completely solved the problem of domestic lighting, because he had devised a slightly improved candle wick.” AN UNPLEASANT ADVENTURE. ( Continued .) I was horror-struck ; and remembering what the old woman had said about Mick’s readiness in using his knife, could not but feel that I had had a narrow escape from a similar fate. Tom’s fall instantly sobered the party, and they gathered round him with terrified faces ; Mick and Barney alone were unconcerned and defiant. The old woman had run out into the byre, screaming “Murther, murther,” probably without knowing how awfully true her words were. “ Och Mick, och Mick,” the men cried, “ye shouldn’t ha’ struck him like that though ye were scrimmagin’. ” “ An’ what did he aggravate me for ? ” said Mick. “Why did’nt he do what I tould him ? ” “It’s no rason for using the knife, Mick, ye’re always too ready with it,” said one of them; but a savage scowl from Mick, and a hurried motion of the hand towards the fatal knife again, made the speaker draw back, and the ferocious leader of the gang was reproached no more for his murderous deed. * There was no help for it, however, and they consulted together what was to be done with the corpse. To my horror, they decided on putting it in one of the beds, till, as they said, they were ready to start, and then I heard them bringing it to the bedroom. I crouched down as close to the wall as I could. I had no time to get under the bed ; but when they came in I was instantly discovered, and dragged out into the kitchen. “ What brought you here, I’d like to know ?” shouted Barney, roughfly seiizng me, and with anger and fear visible in every ing us, havf you ?” I replied quietly that I had been over taken by the snow storm on the moun tains, and being kuite worn out, had sought shelter in the cottage. I added that I had been no spy on their move ments, and that I was quite willing to pay handsomely for my accommodation. I did not mention the cld woman, fearing to get her into trouble with her savage friends. “ A like story,” sneered Barney ; “ an’ how did ye come to pick out this house of all the others 1” 1 I replied that it was the only one X 1 saw. Mick, meantime, had entered the room. 1 “Ye sarpent,” said he, “do ye think i wt-’il jist believe that'? I’ll tell ye what ye 1 are ; ye’re a Sassenach spy, so ye are, an’ 1 ye’d hang us ivery one if ye could.” ]
“ That’s jist it,” said Barney. “Do ye think we’ll be afther lettin’ you carry tales on us to the castle of Dublin, an’ gettin’ us hung up at next 'sizes !” Expressions of approbation followed on all sides, and it was evident they medi tated violence. In vain I protested my innocence of all intention of becoming ac quainted with their proceedings, and pleaded that I was only a benighted traveller. “ Ay, ay,” said Mick, “ jist so ; out of the snow ye came, did ye ! Faith, and ye had better have stayed in it; we’ll let ye know what bein’ in the snow is, so we will.” They tied my hands tightly with a handkerchief taken from the neck of one of them, and effectually gagged me by stuffing another filled with tow into my mouth. Then they brought me into the kitchen, and Mick went round from one to another whispering. That they meant to take my life was evident; but how I could not then make out. They bound my hands with twisted hay-ropes, took the door of the hovel off its hinges, and, placing the corpse on it, Mick and Barney guarding me, the other men took up their fearful burden, and we set off over the snow. It had ceased falling, but lay deep on the bills, forming immense drifts here and there. It was a bright moonlight night, and I could see below me the light of a town shining, as I walked between my savage guards to my unknown death. The party stopped at last near a small thorn bush, evidently a familiar landmark. Two of them taking the corpse by the arms and two by the feet, they swung it slowly but with increasing energy back wards and forwards a few times, and on Mick crying “ Now,” suddenly let it go. It fell head-foremost on the snow about eight or nine feet from them, and instantly disappeared with a dull loud sound. “ How do ye like that for a cowld bed the night ?” laughed Mick savagely to me. I turned pale and shivered with horror as the truth burst on me. There was a deep and steep gully in the mountain side ; it had been nearly filled by the drifting snow, but its edge was accurately marked by the well known thorn-bush ; they were going to throw me in there along with the corpse, to perish in the snow, which often lasts for weeks in such a gully, notwithstanding any amount of thaw. Had my hands been tied with an ordinary rope it would have betrayed the murder, but the hay would be rotted and washed away by the wet before I could be discovered ; it would then seem as if my murdered companion and I had fallen by accident into the snow, or if his body was still so far undecayed as to show his wounds, it would be supposed that I was his murderer, and had fallen in along with him in the struggle. I had some thoughts of pleading for mercy, and offering them a bribe to release me ; but I had been an unwilling spectator of Mick’s deed, and I knew they would never consider them selves safe if I was at large. I had not much time for these reflec tions, however, for they hound my feet as tightly as my hands with an additional piece of hay-rope which they had brought for the purpose, and then Mick, as being one of the strongest, himself helped to take me up. As they began to swing me, one took the gag out of my mouth ; a’few wild despairing shrieks escaped me, and then a short flight through the air, a dull shock in the snow, and I sank down into the cold soft drift.
How far I may have sunk through the yielding snow I know not —it seemed several feet; but I stopped gradually and without inconvenience, and found myself resting on my side in a bed fitting ac curately to the shape of my body, and hence singularly easy ; moreover, after the first few moments, I was not even cold ; the snow, being a bad conductor of heat, formed a very warm and comfortable covering round me. Overcome by fatigue, and knowing that I was in no immediate danger, I positively fell asleep, and must have slept some time, when I was roused by falling still further into the gully. The warmth of my body was melting the snow —I was sinking still deeper into my grave. I knew that such drifts in deep ravines lasted for many weeks. If I called out, no one would hear me : and should a cry by any accident reach the upper air, it would only serve to make the fact of my being alive known to my foes. I gave my self up for lost. Death stared me in the face. Deeper and deeper I sank at intervals during these two days and the intervening night, listening meanwhile to the trickling of the little stream formed of melted snow which ran down the centre of the gully, and which appeared not far from me. I was completely buried in the snow, owing to the continued drifting by the wind, and only the small passage which the warmth of my breath kept free remained to main tain my communication with the upper world or with the vital air. I tried to be as patient as I could, alternately rengning myself to my fate, and then again trying to hope for some chance of release. Towards the close of the second day— for I could distinguish the light from the darkness by means of the aperture—l ex perienced a sensation, after one of those short sudden descents that I have men tioned, caused by the melting snow giving way under me, as if something sharp were pressing into my right shoulder, which was undermost. Wriggling a little, so as to relieve myself from it, I made it worse, and then became aware that it was a sharp piece of rock on which I was leaning. I had sunk to the ground, or nearly so, ap parently not far from the centre of the gully. A gleam of hope shot across my mind. Might I not manage to cut the hay-rope which bound my hands by means of friction against this same sharp rock 1 Working and pushing, wriggling and turn ing, with great difficulty I got myself for ward through the snow till I brought my wrists against the piece of rock instead of my shoulder, and then slowly and labori ously commenced rubbing the hay-rope against the sharp edge. It was weary work, behind my back, and under a weight of snow. The hay was very tena cious, and friction had not so much effect on it as it would have had. on a hempen cord ; but by degrees I managed to insert little sharp points of the rock between one or two of the straws and the rest of the rope, when the former were of course broken without any difficulty. It was necessary, moreover, to cut the cord in two places, so effectively was it tied round my arms, but at last my toilsome work was accomplished, and I found myself free.
To work my knees up through the snow and release my feet was an easy task com pared with that of setting my hands at liberty, and now, at length, I began to have some definite hopes of surviving my entombment. Luckily the ruffians had left me my pocket-flask and sandwiches, and to satisfy the excessive cravings of hunger was my first step. How intense these had become, I think no one can know who has not been in a similar situation, and the knowledge that I had food about me cer tainly did not tend to diminish my ener gies. Having demolished my sandwiches with great relish, and also made a libeial demand upon my flask, I set to work in earnest, scooping away the snow above me with my hands, and working it behind me like a terrier dog in a hole, or a mole burrowing his underground passage. But it would not do : my weight pressed down the snow behind tighter than that which was above me, so that I had soon a cham ber as high as I could reach, and further progress upwards was, of course, impos sible. It then occurred to me that if I could run a level in the downhill direction X must soon come out in the light of day, and on this track I accordingly set to work, for although the exercise kept me warm, the fatigue was very great, and my hands were torn and lacerated with the sharp 1 pieces of stone and fragments of thorn |
which were embedded in the snow. The first object I encountered was the corpse of the poor young fellow who had been so brutally murdered, and whose fate I had so nearly shared. Shuddering with hor ror, I endeavored to avoid it in my course; but when I got past it I determined to try and bring it out along with me, and after some hours of patient work I succeeded, to my great joy, in boring my way out to the upper world again just as the first beams of illuminating the eastern sky across the mountain range. I brought the corpse along with me, but of course no further than out of the snow-drift. I have little more to tell. I made my way in safety to a lower and more hospit able region, and on to the next village, where, seeking out the constabulary ser geant, I told him my story, enquiring whether he knew who the individuals were who were addressed as Mick and Barney. “ I rather think I can guess, sir,” he replied. ‘ ‘ Mick must be a fellow of the name of Flanagan, the biggest ruffian on the country side ; and Barney, I have no doubt, is Bernard Ryan, who is well known to be his right-hand man. I shall see after them. ” So I have no doubt he did to the best of his ability, but without effect, for I heard from him subsequently that they had both without question left the country, accompanied no doubt by the rest of the party, early on the morning after the mur der of the young man and their endeavor to bury me along with him in his snowy grave. At the inquest on poor Tom war rants were issued for their apprehension, but they were doubtless already on safe ground in some unknown region. For weeks after my adventure I was haunted by the rememberance of the dangers I had experienced, and would wake in the night with the old falling sensation like that in the snow-drift. My present task recalls it all now, and I have given up walking tours till Ireland shall be in a more settled condition. CONCLUDED.
THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, SATURDAY, APRIL B, 1880.
Printed and published by Horace John Weeks and Charles Dixon, at their Printing Office, East Street, Ashburton* - Saturday, April 3, 1880
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VACCINATION. By an Act of the General Assembly of New Zealand, it is made compulsory upon every parent to take his child, within six months of its birth, to the Medical Ofirccr appointed by Government for the district, or to some qualified Medical Practitioner, to have the child vaccin ated, and on the eighth day following to take the child back again for inspection. For breach of this law a fine not exceeding 40s. may be recovered before any Bench of Magis trates. If the child be properly vaccinated, the Medical Officer or Practitioner is to give a certificate of the fact. If the child be not sus ceptible, or unfit to endure the process, another certificate is to be given, which will clear the parents of the consequences. Children, al though vaccinated, whose vaccination certifi cates arc not forwarded to the Registrar of the district arc still liable to a fine of 40s. Inno culation with the virus of small pox is a crime punishable by a penalty of ,£lO, The word “ parent ” means father, mother, or other per son having the care, nurture, or custody of the child. SLAUGHTER-HOUSE LICENSES. “The Slaughter-House Act, 1877,” pro vides that “no license shall be issued in _res pect of any slaughter-house situated within half a mile from the outer boundary of any borough, unless such slaughter-house has been erected, or was in course of erection for that purpose immediately before the Ist December, 1877. If such slaughter-house is within the above described limit, application for the license must be made to the Council of the nearest Borough, II a slaughter-house is within any County, ex cept as aforesaid, the application must be made to the Council of such county. No license, ?not being the renewal of a previously existing license, shall be issued to any person, unless public notice shall have been given by the applicant for the same, once m each week for one month, immediately preceding lime when such application is to be heard.” MOONLIGHT EVENINGS. The Moon at 3 days old shines till about 8 o’clock. The Moon at 6 days old shines till about half-past 10 o’clock. The Moon at 8 days old shines till nearly I o’clock in the morning. The Moon at 12 days old shines from sun down till about 4 in the morning. The Moon at 15 days old is full, and shines all night. The Moon at 18 days old rises about 9 p.m. L and shines till morning. t The Moon at 21 days old rises about 11 p.m. ) and shines till morning. The Moon at 24 days old rises about 2 a.m. and shines till morning. I The Moon at 27 days old rises about 4 a.m. , and shines till sunrise. ) THE HOUSEWIFE’S TABLE. The following is a very valuable housewife’s table, by winch persons not having scales and weights at hand may readily measure the article wanted to form any recipe without the 3 trouble of weighing, allowance to be made for an extraordinary dryness or moisture of the ar ticle weighed or measured : > Wheat flour, 1 pound is 1 quart. Indian meal, I pound 2 ounces are I quart. Butter, when soft, 1 pound is 1 quart. Loaf sugar, broken, I pound is 1 quart White sugar, powdered, 1 pound 1 unce 3 ate 1 quart. Ten eggs are I pound. Flour, 4 pecks arc I bushel. Sixteen large tablespoonsful are 1 pint. Eight large tcaspoonsful are 1 gill. Four large tcaspoonsful are }i gill. Two gills are % P*nt -3 Two pints ate 1 quart. Four quarts are I gallon. A common sized tumbler holds % pint. A common sized wine glass is % a gill. A tea-cup is I gill. A large wine-glass is 1 gill. Forty drops are equal to I teaspoonful. 3 Four tcaspoonfuls are equal to 1 tablespoon -1 ful. j - REGISTRATION OF BIRTHS, MAR RIAGES, AND DEATHS. Births. —Parents and all other persons pre sent at a birth, arc liable under the Act for s Registration under penalty of £\a ; failing, the 3 occupier of house in which such birth took I place is liable. Births arc registered free up to sixty-two days, day of birth and of registra tion, both inclusive; afterwards up to six months, on payment of Ss, penalty, and after declaration as to truth of particulars being duly made ; and beyond six months only after [ conviction before a Magistrate, and on pro . duction of certificate of conviction signed by | Magistrate or Clerk to Bench, and within one month of such conviction. There are other 1 provisions as to registration of children found exposed, and registration of names within one year of birth. Marriages. —Marriages must be solem nized with open doors, between eight in the morning and four in the afternoon, in the presence of two or more witnesses. Persons objecting to be married by a clergyman, can be married in a Registrar’s office by a Registrar. Persons fdesirous of being married must give notice to the Registrar of the district, and take out a Marriage Certificate; but before doing so, must have resided in the district three clear days immediately proceeding the application for certificate. The fees are for Notice and Certificate, £l 2s fid ; Marriage by Registrar, £ 1; and 2s fid for Copy of Marriage Registrar. Persons wishing to be married out of the dis trict in which they live, can only do so by residing in the district in which they wish to be married for three clear days, and obtaining certificate from the Registrar of that district. And persons living in different must cither both reside for three clear days in the same district, or else obtain two Certificates, viz:—one from the Registrar of each of the districts in which they reside. Any person making false affirmation, declaration, or repre sentation before a Registrar, is guilty of mis demeanour. Deaths. —The occupier of house in which death occurs, and all persons present at a death, are liable for the registration within thirty one days; and failing these, the or person so acting, under penalty of j£lo; but any of the persons liable may depute, in writing, some person acquainted with par ticulars required to attend and register ; and the person registering ML>ST in all cases take to the Registrar the Doctor’s Certificate of Death. In all cases of burial, the Undertaker or person so acting, must return to the Registrar within seven days, the Burial Cer tificate, duly signed by Undertaker and officiating Minister, or two householders pre sent at such burial. Undertakers not return ing such Burial Certificates within seven days are liable to a penalty of *5 : and Clergymen officiating and not signing Burial Certificates are also liable to a penally of .£5. Any person not attending to register, after notice from Registrar is duly given, is liable to a penalty of £2O There are various other provisions defining powers and duties of Registrar, and imposing penalties for neglect in complying with various provisions of th" Act.
TO PRINTERS. MACHINE FOR SALE. For s a l e. One Second-hand Double Demy Tape Printing MACHINE, in thorough working rollers, moulds, &c., complete. This machine has been replaced by a Double Royal Wharfedale, which necessitates removal of the Double Demy Machine formerly used for printing the “Herald ” and “ Guardian,” for hand or steampower. Can be seen and all par ticulars obtained at our office. For a Country Office this Machine suits admirably, as it can easily be turned by hand, for which we have fitted a fly wheel and handle. Phxce £7O. WEEKS & DIXON. Ashburton, January 14, 1879 EMPLOYERS requiring any kind of laborers can engage through Herxid Registry Office, on payment of Is. in ad vanc&
Printers and Publishers. IF YOU WANT A / ' NEAT BUSINESS CARD GO TO THE “GUARDIAN” OFFICE IF YOU WANT WELL-PRINTED CIRCULAR, TRY THE “GUARDIAN” OFFICE. IF YOU WANT AN ATTRACTIVE HANDBILL, TRY THE “GUARDIAN ’ OFFICE. IF ■ A MAGNIFICENT POSTER, CALL AT THE “GUARDIAN” OFFICE. IF YOU WANT ANY DESCRIPTION OF PLAIN OR ORNAMENTAL PRINTING CALL AT THE “GUARDIAN” OFFICE East Street Nort S 3 & DIXON, PROPRIETORS. THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN Price Twopence, AN be obtained from the following Agents, who will receive order* c H. M. Jones E. A. Garnett K. Sando D. Williamson M. Guinney M. Atkinson G. Leadley T. M. Jones & Co. J. Lambie Wm. Cox W. Harris J. Davison J. Stephens T. E. Tomlinson .. P. Tisch A. R. Markham & Co. Unertsey M. Hudson ri—^^E^grton J. Bowick ... 2HPr*eld Intending Subscribers will please fill op forms, which can be obtained from any of the above Agents. They will also oblige by stating on the back of the order to which agent they pay their subscriptions; The Trinngls East Street Bast Street East Street Wakanui Seafield Wakanui Seafield Kyle Rakaia Winslow Westerfield Alford Forest Mount Someis .Snread EagU WEEKS AND DIXON, Printers and Publishers |
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COUNTY AGRICULTURAL AND SPORTING RECORDER.
VOL. I.—No. 83.]
ASHBURTON. TUESpAY, APRIL 6, 1880.
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Saunders Bros. RANGITATA. FOR SALE, in convenient sized farms, about 3,500 ACRES of the best Land in the North Rangitata District, being rural sections Nos. 32311, 32312, 32264, 32265, 30788, 30789, and 30790. The land is all fenced, and ready for immediate occupation ; water can be ob tained within fifty feet of the surface, and excellent crops have been grown in the neighborhood this season. For small capitalists this is a rare op portunity to obtain good land at a very slight advance on the Government price. Portion of the property is not more than three minutes’ walk from the Ealing Railway Station. TERMS EXCEPTIONALLY EASY. EDUCATION RESERVE 1999. THIS reserve will shortly be offered for cropping, in lots of convenient size. Well adapted for growing barley, a portion (110 acres) in crop this year yielding up wards of 33 bushels per acre. KAIAPOI BOROUGH RESERVES, Nos. 2184, 2185, 2186, 2187. THE whole of these reserves will shortly be offered in lots, for one crop or a longer period. Excellent crops of wheat, oats, and barley have been grown on the properties this season. SAUNDERS BROS, MILLERS, GRAIN MERCHANTS, AND COMMISSION AGENTS. ASHBURTON. AGENTS FOR THB LONDON AND LANCASHIRE FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, AND THE WALLSEND COLLIERY. 6920
Auctioneers and Commission Agents. ALFRED HARRISON, AUCTIONEER, COMMISSION AGENT, ETC. SALES, Sales of Stock, Mer chandise, Furniture and Effects, also Pigs, Fowls, and General Produce. WEEKLY SALE Every SATURDAY at 12 o’clock. SALE TA~-DS ATTENDED, ntiies can be made at my office or at the Yards. Agent for the Transatlantic Fire Insurance Company. 5 Ip DMISTON BROS. & GUNDRY 'j (late bullock and CO.), ASHBURTON, General Merchants, Auctioneers, Stock, Station, Estate, and Commission Agents. Sales of Stock, Farm Implements, &c., will he held at their Yards, Ashbur ton, and the Tinwald Yards, on alternate TUESDAYS. CASH ADVANCES Made on Stock, Produce, &c. , consigned for Positive Sale. EDMISTON BROS. & GUNDRY. 19 FARMERS AND OTHERS. Messrs, acland, Campbell, & CO. are prepared to supply Farmers and others with Station Stores, Fencing Wire, Fencing Staples, Standards, &c., at Lowest Rates, and of First-class quality. AGENTS FOR THE ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY. CAPITAL £2,000,000 NSURANCES EFFECTED AT LOWEST ", RATES. ACLAND, CAMPBELL & CO., Auctioneers. W. R. BOYLE, Agent, Ashburton. 65 jpREDK. p AVITT, E/st Steelt (Close to the Railway Station) Ashburton, Land-syl General Commission Agent. Drays, Newcastle Coal, and Jralvera (by the truck load), Build ing Materials of all kinds, Fencing Wire, Agricultural Implements, English and Ameri can, &c., &c. 1 MESSRS. POYNTZ & CO., AND, JJSTATE, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS. Rents and Debts Collected. Money advanced on Freehold Security. 7 WILLIAM ADAMS, Accountant and General Commission Agent. W. A. has started busines as above in the Cottage next Road Board Office, Ash burton. , Tradesmens’ books kept, Accounts Rendered, Rents Collected, Letters 1 Written, business or private, Contractors’ Partnership Accounts Adjusted. Charges Moderate. WILLIAM ADAMS, Next Road Board Office, 512 g Ashburton. W. R. BOYLE, Moore street, Ashburton, Accountant, land, estate, and GENERAL AGENT. Loans negotiated. Absentees represented. Agent for the Victorian Insurance Com pany. Certificated Accountant in Bank ruptcy. 458 g Millers, &c. HIiTOFFAT begs to inform the , IVB inhabitants of Ashburton and surrounding districts that his NEW FLOUR MILL AT WAKANUI HAS COMMENCED WORK, And hopes, by strict attention to busi ness, and turning out a First-class article, to merit a share of public support. Special attention paid to Gristing, and Farmers from a distance can have their Grist ground by return 31 Public Notices. FARMERS ! FARMERS ! FARMERS ! R. McKERROW AND CO., RE Cash Purchasers of Wool, Grain, and all kinds of Farm Produce, and are also prepared to make Liberal CASH ADVANCES on the above placed in their hands either for sale or shipment to the English or Colonial Markets. A Large Stock of Comsacks, Wool packs, &c., for sale at lowest current prices. R. McKERROW & CO., GRAIN MERCHANTS, BAKAIA. ■a^na Civil Engineers, &c. 60 C E. FOOKS AND SON, JJ[ CENSED SURVEYORS AND LAND BROKERS Under the Land Transfer Act, Government Contract Surveyors, Triangle, Wakanui Road, near Post-office ASHBURTON. 33
Hotels. BUTLER’S FAMILY HOTEL, ASHBURTON. J. F. BUTLER (Late of Arahura, West Coast) JgEGS to inform his friends and the public generally that he has opened the above largo and commodious hotel, which is situated at the CORNER OF CASS AND HAVELOCK STREETS, ' And is convenient to the Railway Station. Excellent accommodation for travellers, families, and boarders. All wines and spirits of vhe best brands. One of Alcock’s best billiard tables. 9G5a-417c JOHN TISCH begs to inform his friends and the public that he has TAKEN THE ALFORD FOREST HOTEL, Alford Forest. First-class accommodation at moderate charges. Wines, ales, and spirits of best quality. Good stabling and paddocks. Horses and buggies on hire. A con veyance meets the 11.35 a.m. train at Methven Station, returning at once to Al ford Forest. 598 g THE WHEATSHEAF HOTEL, Wheatstone. Q H. WILLCOCKS, the Proprietor of the above fine Hotel can now offer Acom modation which cannot be surpassed in any house in Canterbury, and wishes to inform his friends and the public generally that everything in his power will be done : to make his patrons comfortable. The rooms are splendidly furnished and well ventilated. First-class Stabling and Paddocks in connection with the Hotel. Wines and Spirits of the Best Brands. G. H. WILLCOCKS, Proprietor, 138 Wheatsheaf Hotel. Boarding Houses. CENTRAL TEMPERANCE HOTEL, Baking Square (Near Town Hall). RE-OPENING of the above commo dious and centrally situated Pri vate and Commercial Hotel. T. BROADBELT, PROPRIETOR, Is prepared to give Superior Accommoda tion to Boarders and the Travelling Public on REASONABLE TERMS. Weekly Board and Lodging ... £1 Weekly Board 14s. MEALS AT ALL HOURS. Dinner on Saturday from 11.30. Beds (single), Is. 6d. Private Room fob Ladies. 153—624 a Publications. NEW ZEALAND WESLEYAN Published Monthly. JUST ARRIVED, the “New Zealand Wesleyan” for March. Price 6d Sold at the Herald and G uakdian Office, East Street. WEEKS AND DIXON, Agents. AGRICULTURAL PAPERS. rjTHE PUBLISHERS have much pleasure in intimating to the Farmers of the Couuty of Ashburton, that they have issued a reprint in pamphlet form of a selection of AGRICULTURAL PAPERS Read before the Lincoln Farmers’ Club, compiled by J. Stanley Bruce, Esq., Price One Shilling. Orders for the above pamphlet, ac companied by thirteen stamps, should be addresssed to WEEKS & DIXON, Publishers, East Street. ALMANAC for 1880, printed on a neat card, with Ashburton Direc tory, Postal and Railway Guide, can be obtained gratuitously at the “ Guardian ” Office. FORMS PRINTED —“To Let” and “ For Sale ” —can be obtained at the Herald Office,
NOTICE TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. WHEN you want any Copper, Zinc, Iron, or Tinware made or re paired, it will be to your interest to con sult JOSEPH HYDE, Moore street, Ashburton, And he will cure all complaints cheaply. 469 g T. CHAMBERS, JgOOT AND SHOEMAKER, East Street, Ashburton. Boots and Shoes of all kinds Sewn or Pegged. Repairs Attendeh To. 48 TINWALD STORE. JAMES ESCOTT, GENERAL STOREKEEPER, IRONMONGER, DRAPER, &c., &c., &o. 3900 FINE Cream-Laid ENVELOPES, No. 6 ; extra secure shape, ONLY 9s. 6d. per 1000; 500, 55.; 250, 35., NETT CASH. ALSO, — BANK NOTE AND LETTER PAPER WEEKS & DIXON, DIRECT IMPORTERS, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL STATIONERS, ASHBURTON “HERALD” OFFICE. T. A. GATES, ABINET MAKER, PICTURE FRAME MAKER, AND UNDERTAKER, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, ASHBURTON. 4 JUST ARRIVED. PAPER BAGS, PAPER BAGS, r(ONFECTIONERS, Fruiterers, l Grocers, Drapers, Seedsmen, &c., can be supplied with Paper Bags, all sizes, and Printed or Plain. WEEKS AND DIXON, General Printers, East rtreet North. SCHOOL Requisites and Artist M tte rials. H. M. JONES, Static ler, Bari Sriuare. JpNVELOPES, NOTEPAPER, EN VELOPES, NOTEPAPER.—The cheapest ever offered in Ashburton, at the Herald Office, Wholesale Stationery Depot, Saunders’ Buildings.
MARBLE CHIMNEY PIECES— ALL PATTERNS AND DESIGNS. WASHING, WRINGING, AND MANGLING MACHINES— ALL SIZES IN STOCK. Business Notices. IRONMONGERY. IRONMONGERY. CHEAPEST HOUSE IN CHRISTCHURCH. F. CROSS & CO., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL IRONMONGERS, Coknek of Colombo and Heeefokd Steeets, opposite Bank op New Zealand, CHRISTCHURCH, BEG to call the attention of their Customers and the public Generally to their varied and well-assorted stock of every description of BUILDERS’ AND GENERAL IRONMONGERY, BRUSHWARE, &c., &c.; also, always on hand, a large stock of Oils, Paints, Paperhangings, Varnishes, &c, ; also, now landing, ex Elmiranda. from New York direct—Two and Three-Pronged Hay Forks, all lengths ; Two and Three-Bow Hay Rakes ; American Scythe Snathes, Lawn Mowers, and every description of,Yankee Notions. FLY TRAPS ! FLY TRAPS ! FLY TRAPS ! RANGES. RANGES. RANGES. CHEAPER THAN EVER. Stocks of Scotch and Leamington Ranges in the Colonies, and are now offering them at considerably reduced prices, and would call the attention of Architects, Builders, and the public generally to an inspection. RANGES —Watson and Gow’s “Etna,” with cast-iron oven and boiler, 3ft wide—£s. Ditto as above, with oven and side boiler, and bright bands and mould, 3ft. Sin. wide— L 7 10s. Leamington Ranges, all sizes, from 2ft. 9in. to 6ft., and all prices from £4 each. REGISTER GRATES —Fine cast front with brick back—7d. per inch. Ground front and brick back—lOd. per inch. Wright’s Patent Bivalve, with steel and ormolu bead, all sizes and patterns, from 60s. each. FURNISHING DEPARTMENT. Being overstocked in this Department we are determined to sell at a little over cost, and give our Customers the benefit of the in creased tariff, also to make room for shipments now landing, and to arrive, we invite recent arrivals and others to an inspection. We have also now landing ex Hurunui—OlL CLOTHS, all Widths ; CARPETS of every description ; HEARTH RUGS ; Hessians, striped for Cabinet makers; Scrim, &c., Ac. Also, to arrive per Hereford, Pleiades, and other vessels—White Lead, Oils, Varnishes, and Colors of every description. All Goods delivered Free within One Mile of Post Office. Country orders carefully packed, and every attention given. 452 a FURNISHING GOODS OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS. CARPENTERS’ TOOLS AT REDUCED PRICES.
R CULLEN, GENERAL CARRIER . and FORWARDING AGENT, Burnett street, Ashburton. Trains at tended daily, and all orders promptly at tended to. 4COg FRANCIS PHILIP O’REILLY, Barrister, Solicitor, & Conveyancer, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON, Next Messrs. Orr and Co.’s. 362 a WM. ANDERSON, SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER, Ashburton, HAS always in STOCK a complete assortment of every description of Saddlery, Harness, Whips, Saddlers’ Iron mongery, &c., imported direct from Eng land. Goods to order manufactured on the premises of the best Materials, and at the lowest rates. 11 A SHBURTON s TORE. The Oldest Established Business in the County of Ashburton. D. WILLIAMSON AND CO., DRAPERS, GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, TEA, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS. The Best House in Town for MEN’S," BOYS’, AND YOUTHS’ READY-MADE CLOTHING. CELEBRATED BOOT AND SHOE DEPOT. 14 MEDICAL HALL. Established 1874. J. M. C AMBBIDGE> DRUGGIST, FAMILY AND DISPENSING CHEMIST, Has alwa}'s in Stock— SPONGES—Honeycomb and Turkey Toilet TRUSSES—Common Circular, Cole’s, Sal mon and Ody’s, Mocmain, &c. ELASTIC STOCKINGS Knee Caps, Wristlets, and Anklets ; Abdominal Pelts in Silk and Thread. FEEDING POTTLES—Mather’s, Maw’s, Dean’s, Stocker’s, Ayrton and Saun ders’, O’Connell’s. INFANTS’ FOODS—Liebig’s, Hard’s, Ncave’s, Ridge’s, Nestle’s. COD LIVER OILS—Dc Jongh’s, Lang ton’s, Holler’s, Foxe’s, Southall Bros. PERFUMERY —Piesse and Lubin’s, Rim mel’s, Gosnell’s, Priedenbach’s, Low’s, The Crown Perfumery Company’s HORSE AND CATTLE MEDICINES. HOMOEOPATHIC MEDICINES—Leath and Ross’s, Turner’s, and Martin’s. TEETH CAREFULLY EXTRACTED. 2 BROWN PAPER, strong, and large sheets, at skl per lb. WEEKS AND DIXON, Stationers, East street North (near the Railwry Station), Ash burton. CHRISTMAS Number Young Ladies’ Journal, London Journal, Family Herald, Family Reader, Boys’ Standard, &c. Just arrived. H. M. Jones, Sta tioner, Baring Square. OFFICE and Pocket Diaries for 1880 H.'M. Jones, Stationer, Baring Square.
Business Notices. P J. R. CHAPMAN, AINTER, GLAZIER, PAPER HANGER & SIGNWRITER, Importer of Paperhangings, White Lead, Glass, &c. The trade supplied at lowert Wholesale Prices. 17 Auctioneers, &c. J. E, BUCHANAN AND CO., AUCTIONEERS, LAND AND ESTATE AGENTS, ASHBURTON. PROPERTIES. 9 THE following, amongst other PRO PERTIES, are placed in the Auction eer’s hands for LEASE and SALE; — ASHBURTON— A splendid paddock of 5 acres near Township. Six acres close to N. E. Belt. Sections near Gas Works. House and garden, Burnett St. Capital 4-Eoomed House, Peter St. ASHBURTON FORKS— -190 acres with splendid Creek. 200 acres in crop, fenced and sub divided. Good house and out buildings. WAKANUI — 100 acres near Moffatt’s Mill. 150 acres in crop. SEAFIELD — 400 acres fenced and subdivided. 196 acres fenced and subdivided. DROMORE -400 acres fenced and subdivided. Good Stable and Cottage. CHRRTSEY — A few Township Sections. 150 acres near Railway. J. E. BUCHANAN & Co., 415 g Auctioneers. Public Notices, NEW ZEALAND TRUST AND LOAN COMPANY (LIMITED). QAPITAL £1,000,000. SUMS OF £BOO « £20,000 READY TO BE ADVANCED UPON FREEHOLD SECURITIES. Information can be obtained upon appli cation to J. C. M'DOWALL, > Manager, 578 a Hereford street, Christchurch. TO FARMERS. THE UNDERSIGNED are CASH PURCHASERS of WHEAT, OATS, and BARLEY, and are prepared to SHIP WHEAT to the English markets on 1 farmers’ account at the lowest possible cost. P. CUNNINGHAM & CO., 561 g Ashburton and Christchurch. Insurance. Liverpool and London and GLOBE INSURANCE COM PANY. 1 Capital £2,000,000. Reserve Fund ... £1,300,000. Grain Insured whilst Growing, in Stook ; or Stacked. 5 Every other description of Insurance at b rates as low as any other office. LOCAL AGENTS. J. Stanley Bruce ... Ashburton. , A. R. Markham ... Chertsey4B4o * TVTORTH BRITISH AND MERCAN , TILE INSURANCE COMPANY. Established, a.d. 1809. Capital £2,000,000 ' Losses already indemnified... £5,000,000 Reserve ... £1,156,000 >• Ashburton Agents— -3820 POYNTZ&CO.
Business Notices. ALWAYS IN STOCK, CHOICE ASSORTMENT OF OFFICE AND HOUSEHOLD STATIONERY 4 PAPER BAGS, ACCOUNT BOOKS, DIARIES, &c. To Meet the Requirements of the County of Ashburton, WEEKS & DIXON Are now Importing, direct from the makers, Every description of Commercial, Law, and General Stationery, which they are in a position to supply, wholesale or retail, at prices that will compare favorably with any house in the Colony, The Goods now being opened up include a Choice Assortment of Plain and Fancy Note Papers and Envelopes, and’ some very superior kinds. Commercial and Law Stationery] Notepapers in great variety J Envelopes of the newest styles Inkstands and Bottles Pens and Penholders Pencils and Pencil Cases Account and Pocket Books, Etc, Biscuit Bags Flour Bags Milliners’ Bags. Wholesale and Retail. LIBERAL DISCOUNT FOR CASH. BOOKS (SCRAP, ALBUMS, &c., &c.) We have a small lot of the above, and being desirous of clearing out these articles, we shall be glad to dispose of them at VERY LOW RATES, so as to make room for incoming consigments of General Stationery. WEE.KS AND DIXON Saunders’ Buildings, EAST STREET ASHBURTON.
Business Notices. CENTRAL SHOEING FORGE, Tancred street, Railway crossing, (Opposite Orr and Co.’s.) ROBB and BURNS, Agricultural Im plement Makers, General Black smiths, Wheelwrights, Machinists, &c., beg to announce to the public of Ashbur ton that they have commenced business as above, and hope to merit a share of public support. HORSE SHOEING GUARANTEED TO SATISFACTION. 560 g GREENSTREET FORGE, Ashburton Forks. WILLIAM REYELL, Blacksmith, Wheelright, and Agricultural Machinist, HAYING considerably extended his Business Premises, can guarantee all work entrusted to him. to be executed in a thoro uglily competent manner, and with despatch. 359 g Q H A R L E S REID, ASHBURTON SHOEING FORGE, Corner of East and Dodson streets. A large and varied experience in the manufacture and repair of Agricultural Implements and Machinery, warrants C. R. in guaranteeing sound and satis factory material and workmanship. Horses safely and scientifically shod on the spot, 252 JOHN A NDERSON, CANTERBURY FOUNDRY, CHRISTCHURCH, Sole Agent for the M‘SHERRY GRAIN DRILLS, Will have on sale for next season a full assortment of these machines, varying from 10 to 17 hoes. Hoes, spring and peg, six to seven inches apart. Reapers and Binders by M'Cormick and Wood. Wire and extras for same. All kinds of plough fittings, shares, &c., kept on hand or cast at short notice. Fencing standards and wire, millstones, grindstones, flour dressing silk, leather and indiarubber belting and hose, reaper sections, machine oils, field gates, horse shoes and nails, rivets, bolts, nuts, plate and bar iron, steel, and every requisite for smiths’ work, all kinds of engine and boiler mountings, boiler and gas tubes, &c., &c. Machinery of every description made on the most modern principles and design. Estimates and drawings furnished on application. Indents to Great Britain or America executed on favourable terms. Sole agent for Aveling and Porter, Rochester, England. 6 and 8-h.p. Trac tion Engines by them on sale. Sole agent for John Wallace and Co., of London and Dundee, manufactures of Rolled Joists, &c. Sizes, prices, and cata logues on application. 312 JAMES MCDONALD, PRACTICAL TAILOR, East street, Ashburton. A good Stock of Tweeds and Cloths on haxd. Summer Goods open shortly. 172 Conveyances. METHYEN TO ALFORD FOREST. JOHN TISCH begs to inform the pub lic that his COACH LEA STBS AL FORD FOREST DAILY at 9 a.m. for the Methven Railway Station, to meet the 11.25 a.m. train from Christchurch and Rakaia, and returns to Alford Forest at twelve o’clock. Parcels and orders punctually attended to. All unstamped letters taken along the road to be charged at parcel rates. JOHN TISCH, 597 g Alford Forest. BRICKS. fJ|HE UNDERSIGNED having COM. PLETED iheir KILN at Ashburton, are prepared to SUPPLY BRICKS, equal to any made in the Colony, at any Station up or down. Samples to be seen at the Company's Offices, Ashburton, Rakaia, and Y/inslowj \V. MONTGOMERY & CO [Limited] 32 TOTARA 1 TOTARA ! I TOTARA !! I ’ NOTICE. To members of County Councils, Road Boards, Contractors, and others, ,r THE undersigned desires trifletify that he is prepared to supply SAWN TOTARA (or Black Pine) for Bridges, Culverts Slabbing wells, or other purposes, of any dimensions; and in large or small quanti ties to suit customers, ALPHEUS HAYES, Timber Merchant, East street, Ashburton, N.B.—Building Timber, Firewood, > Stakes, &c., now on sale at the yards, East street, near Railway station, at lowest current rates, or can be delivered at any station along the line direct from ~ the mills. , . Firewood by the truck-load at greatly |
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STEAMERS LEAVE LYTTELTON AS UNDER. For Wellington— Each Tuesday, Thurs day, and Saturday. For Napier and East Coast— Every Thursday. Fob Picton and Nelson— Each Tuesday and Saturday. For Taranaki and Manukau— Every Tuesday. For Port Chalmers— Each Tuesday and Thursday. For Melbourne via Bluff— Every Tues day. For Hobart Town— Each alternate Tues day. For Sydney— Each alternate Thursday. jßKMaMuatmimwfl i r mu ifwafrg-'-w
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AUCTION SALES. Thursday, 8:h April. Edmiston, Gundry, & Co., at Messrs. Cannon Bros.’ Farm, near Chcrtsoy—s sacks oats, 5 sacks barley. Sale at 2 o’clock. Matson & Co., at Tattersall’s, Christ church, 200 horses. Sale at 11 a.m. Friday, April 9. R. Davies & Co., at Rakaia—lmportant sale of horses, farm implements, sheep, Ac. Sale to commence immediately after Messrs. Bluett and & Co. 's sale. Messrs. Matson & Co., at Mr. Ben. Ede’s Farm—Clearing sale of stock, Ac. ; also a quantity of good agricultural land. Sale at 12 sharp.
The Ashburton Guardian. COUNTY AGRICULTURAL & SPORTING RECORDER THURSDAY, APRIL, 6, 1880.
We cannot congratulate those concerned in the production of the Wakanui valua tion list upon the success of their efforts. One of the gravest wrongs that a farmer can suffer is unduly high rating by the local body to which he contributes ; and should he be rated at double the value of his property, he has, after the roll is officially confirmed, no appeal against such rating. A rate roll to he perfect requires, 'lst, that it should have the names of occupiers in alphabetical order; 2nd, that the Christian and surname should be given in full ; 3rd, that the various pro perties should be equally rated in propor tion to their value, so as to have a uniform value throughout; 4th, that each property should bo accurately described by having the number of section or lot and the acre age of each set down against it for the purpose of identification ; and sth, that all houses and improvements should be described on the roll, and the values placed on them separately stated. Not one of the necessary conditions have been complied with in the document which Mr. Guinness passed on Saturday last, and instead of possessing a complete roll of the district, the Road Board is saddled with an incubus, the half cost of which they will have to pay to the County Council, and on which we imagine they will have very great difficulty in collecting a rate even if struck. Those who appeared to object to their valuations obtained almost any concessions they liked to ask for, whilst the land of many of those who neglected to attend the Court is rated much above its value, and in some instances large properties are set down against persons to whom they do not belong, and in others persons owning property arc omitted altogether. When the County Council first inspected the rolls of the County they at once gave orders that all blanks should be filled up, but those necessary additions were certainly not made to the Wakanui roll. When the various rolls came up before the Assessment Court they were, in most cases, thrown out, and fresh ones ordered to be made, and Mr. F. G. P. Leach was again appointed valuer without pay, and further time given him to perfect them. This delay does not seem to have enabled him to approach perfection, as the proceedings of the' Assessment Court on Saturday have shown; hut one of the features must to be regretted is that a judge who previously, in a cursory exam ination of the roll, threw it out, should now by the strict wording of the Act and the negligence of the Road Board in hav ing omitted to give the required notice of their objection, be compelled to pass a roll very slightly better than the one pre viously rejected. One other point in con nection with the business is the wholesale manner in which the word “owner” is made to stand for the proprietor of land where the assessor had neglected to make proper inquiries as to the ownership. Altogether, the incapacity of the assessor will be the cause of endless trouble and expense in the future collection of rates, as there is hardly a single name on the roll but which bristles with non-suit points if the Board has to take any claims for rates into Court. If the Rating Act confers the necessary power, we trust the County Council will consider the advisable ness of withholding full payment from the assessor for his very incomplete work.
Tkaiw Arrangements. The train alterations we noticed on Saturday as very soon to come into force will be intro duced on the 15 th inst. Postal. —Mails close for the United Kingdom at the Ashburton Post office to-morrow (Wednesday) morning at 10.30. Correspondence 'for this route should be specially addressed. Clerical. —The Rev. Mr. Hands, who has recently arrived from the Old Country, has been appointed to the charge of the Ashburton parish, vice. Rev. W. E. Paige, resigned. The Courts. —During the sittings of the Supreme Court in Christchurch, and owing to the absence of the local officer, the R.M. and District Court offices will be closed till Thursday. The Volunteer Larrikins. —The dis graceful conduct of the Southern Volun teers which took place in Mrs. Furness’ shop on Good Friday, is not going to be allowed to blow over so quietly as some people have been led to suppose. Two officers of the Port Chalmers Brigade arrived in Ashburton on Friday morning, the object of their visit being to thoroughly sift the matter. The Ivess Libel Case Withdrawn.— We believe Mr. E. G. Crisp has withdrawn the libel case against Mr. Joseph Ivess that was to have been heard at the Christ church Supreme Court now sitting. The particular reasons for the withdrawal wc have not heard, but it appears to be a fact that the case will not be heard, and Mr. Ivess retires without even requiring to tender an apology. St. Mark’s Sunday School, Rakaia. —The children attending the Sunday school in connection with St. Mark’s Church, Rakaia, had their annual treat on Saturday last at the parsonage, where they, and their teachers and friends were entertained by the Rev. Mr. Elton and Mrs. Elton. The afternoon was spent in cricket, racing, and other sports, till tea time, when they were all seated on the lawn and supplied with tea and cakes in profusion. Cheers were given by the children for their entei tainers, their teachers, and friends, and the party broke up after spending a most enjoyable after noon. “ Ashore and Afloat.” —The amateurs repeated their performance of “ Ashore and Afloat” in the Town Hall on Saturday to a very fair audience, though not so numerous as on the previous night. The piece went very smoothly indeed, and was altogether an improvement on the repre sentation of Friday night. One or two of the actors received hearty hursts of ap plause for their rendering of particular passages, and the lady who played the part of Ruth Ringrose was called before the cur tain for her effective acting in the old mine scene. The scene painter, too, Mr. Bourke, had his merits recognised, and at the conclusion of the scene in which the Turkish war sloop is destroyed and the captain taken prisoner, Mr. Bourke re ceived quite an ovation, and came before the curtain to acknowledge the honor. The incidental music for the piece was supplied by Mr. Horace Gates, whose piano playing, it is needless to say, was in every way satisfactory. The enterprise of the company, we are gratified to learn, will be rewarded by the financial success of the two evenings, and we are told that another representation elsewhere —pro- bably in Rakaia—is under consideration.
Timaru Races. —Return tickets issued for the journey to Timaru during the races will he available up to the 10th. The Grain Trade. —There are only 105 sacks of grain at the station waiting for despatch, and the station-master an ticipates that the rush is over. Yesterday 55 trucks .were sent down the lino from here to bring up such accumulations of grain as may he lying at the roadside stations. Tinwald shed, wo believe, is also very nearly cleared. Native Game Season. —The season in which native game may be killed is pro claimed by the Governor as being from March 29, until July 31, both days inclu sive. Native game is specified in the “ Gazette” notice to mean : Wild duck, of any species, bittern, pied stilt plover, wild geese, dotterel!, native pigeon, teal, black stilt plover, curlew, and quail. 1.0.G.T. —The usual meeting of the Dawn of Peace Lodge was held last night. There was a large attendance. Four new members were initiated. It was an nounced that a total abstinence lecture would be given by the Rev. Mr. Keall on Wednesday evening next ; also, that the next meeting of the Degree Temple would be hold on Wednesday, the 10th The Lodge then spent some time in har mony, and closed. Presbyterianism. —During the history of Presbyterianism in Ashburton the Session of the Church has only been com posed of three members—the minimum required by the Church, —viz., the Mode rator (the pastor), and Messrs. Moore, of Waterton, and Henderson, of Methven. It has been found necessary to increase the Session by at least four members from the township, and on Sunday the Rev. Mr. Beattie announced that an election will take place on that day month. Civil Service Commission. —The mem bers of the Civil Service Commission are now sitting in Dunedin, and will he en gaged in that city until Thursday evening next. They will then proceed to Camara, and from thence on Friday afternoon to Timaru. They are expected in Ashbur ton on Saturday, and will hold a sitting here during the day. Leaving here they will visit Christchurch, remaining there for about a week, and then proceed to Wellington and the east coast of the North Island, returning by the west coast to Nelson, Blenheim, and Wanganui, finally meeting in Wellington to complete their report. Gas Lit. —On Friday night the Town Hall was lit for the first time with gas, and we must compliment Mr. Hardley, the fitter, on the excellence of his work. The body of the hall is lighted by a single sunlight, beautifully enamalled, and gilt, and the light it sheds is abundant and mellow. Its substitution for the old kerosene abomina tions is a great relief to the audience as well as a marked addition to the appear ance of the hall. The stage is very effec tively illuminated by two ranges of sus pended lights, that may be used singly or together at will, while a course of fifteen jets run along the front of the stage by way of foot-lights. The gas had a very cheery effect last night, and aided the per formance of “ Ashore and Afloat ” not a little. The Boxing Entertainment. —Last night the Town Hall attracted a large crowd, who came evidently prepared for a classical entertainment in the pugilistic line. The proceedings opened with some horizontal bar practice of a very common place character. A nigger entertainment of a very second-rate description followed, and the jokes perpetrated were of the shadiest nature. Some very excellent In dian club exercise followed by one of the West Brothers, and a set-to took place be tween that performer and his brother. The science displayed was not of a high class ; hut everybody was on tip-toe to see what the two champions would show the audience when they were brought face to face. More singing and dancing— partly Irish and partly nigger— then fol lowed, neither musical nor characteristic, and the looked-for event of the evening came off. Only three rounds were fought, in which Lea made most of the play, but Hioken showed the greater patience and science. Lea was evidently too short winded to stand up to a man of his op ponent’s mettle for any length of time, and his bellows gave way at a very early stage. The last rally was worthy of hav ing been fought out with the bare knuckles as both men evidently meant business. We very much question if the Carandinis or the Lyster troupe were to give free access to the Town Hall to one of their really good entertainments, they would get half the house last night’s sadly inferior exhibition did —inferior even of its very inferior kind. Attempted Suicide at Rakaia.—A man named Henry Ward, a laborer, who had been taken on a few- days ago with a contracting party camped below Acton station, Rakaia, was brought up to Ash burton by the 10.30 train cn Saturday morn ing on a stretcher, in charge of Constable Rowse. We learn from the constable that the man had acted ratherstrangely on Friday night at the camp, and had madeasmall cut on his throat sufficient to bring blood, but not otherwise of any consequence. This morning, Mr. Leach, the foreman at the camp, sent Ward in a dray to Rakaia, in charge of a young man named O’Connor, to bo given in charge to the police. On arriving at Rakaia O’Connor left the dray outside M'Namara’s Hotel and went for the con stable, who shortly arrived and took charge of the man. On raising him from the bed of the dray, it was found that the unfortunate man had made another attempt on his life, unknown to the driver, while on the road, by severely cutting his thrort light across, severing the wind pipe. A quantity of blood was found under him in the dray, as ho was lying face downwards. The constable questioned Ward about his action, who replied he had been in very low spirits, and had no friends or money. Ho had not been drinking. On arriving in Ashburton, the unfortunate man was conveyed to Dr. Ross, who attended to the wound. His windpipe is 4 completely severed, but it is possible he may recover. He is now at the Old Mens’ Home, and his wounds are healing.
A Re-uniox. —The wives and families of the “unemployed” roadmakers at Stoney river and Stratford, to the number of 00, have been sent on by the Hinemoa from Wellington to New Plymouth. Pedestiuanism. —Young Scott at Auck land, finished bis feat of walking 112 miles in 24 hours with 8 minutes to spare, and showed no signs of distress. Boyd, at Wellington, failed to accomplish the same feat. Special Settlements— The Government do not seem to favor special settlements, and in reply to the Wellington Small Farms Association, who urged the necessity of setting aside a block of land for special settlement, have advised the Association to take advantage of the deferred payment clauses of the Land Act. Lost in the Bush. —From Wellington we learn that a man named Douglas was lost in the bush near Woodville for eleven days, and subsisted on berries. He states that he saw the footprints of a boy and man whom he met on the road, and fears are entertained that they also are lost in the bush, as they have not since been heard of. A School Carpenter. —Such a large amount of money is annually spent by the Dunedin School Committee on repaii’s to buildings, that that body has determined to permanently employ a carpenter. At a recent meeting of the Committee it was resolved to call for applications for that position, at a salary of Ll5O a-year and a free house.
Divorce in France. — M. Alexandre Dumas's book on divorce is to be published immediately, so as to anticipate the discus sion of the subject in the French Chamber of Deputies. Adopting the form of a re ply to an Abbe, he endeavors to prove by examples that the church, while rejecting the principle of divorce, has admitted it in practice by recognising in numerous cases the nullity of marriage. The Victoria Cross. —Since the insti tution of the Victoria cross for bravery in 1856, it has been bestowed on no less than 3GB officers and men in the military and naval services. Seven who had gained the cross died before it was formally conferred upon them, and 29 have died since they received that honor. Of the 3GB heroes who won the distinction 171 were com missioned officers, tire remaining 197 being non commissioned officers and men in both services. A pension of LlO per annum is bestowed upon the non-commissioned officers and men who receive the cross. The Napier Arms. —A correspondent, “ J. H. ” inquires whether the borough of Napier has any coat of arms. The “Napier Herald” replies—“ We are not aware of any, but it is about time we had one. We suggest as appropriate the figure of a judge in wig and gown, seated under a canopy. ‘ln bankruptcy ’ on a scroll underneath. The judge might be blind folded, with a pair of scales in his hand, with ‘ liabilities ’ on the lower scale and ‘assets’ (shadowy) on the other side kicking the beam.” More Churches. —The number of people, says an Auckland paper, wandering about during the hours of Divine service, smoking and blaspheming would lead a stranger to think that there were no churches in the city. Yet there are, and always well failed. The truth is there are not half enough of them. But to get more is the question that seems to be asked. Are there not church lands and endow ments that might be hypothecated to this end ? If so, where and what are they, is what people would like to know you know. A Bad Habit. —Young man, don’r swear. Swearing was never good for a sore finger. It never cured rheumatism not helped to draw a prize in a lottery. It isn’t sure against lightning, sewing machine agents, nor any of the ills which beset people through life. There is no occasion for sweating outside a newspa per office where it is useful in proof-read ing and necessary in getting formes to press. It has been known also to materi ally assist the editor in looking over the papei after it is printed. But otherwise it is a foolish habit. Emerald Isle.—A recent arrival from the land of failed potatoes was fishing the other day, not far from Seymour. He experienced some difficulty in obtaining worms for bait, and a companion advised him to look under a large sheet of bark near at hand. Worms in abundance were there, and so was a 15-inch snake. Pat rick joyously announced to his friend, “ Sure enough here’s a fine lot of worms, and the ould mother of the lot !” The great deeds of the saint he was named after had left him innocent as to the ap pearance of vipers.—“ HSgles,” in the “Australasian.” The Grain Yield op Waitaki.—We a few days ago (says the “ Oamaru Mail”) published an official statement showing that 2,181,512 bushels of grain would be produced in this county this season. The total is made up of 765,168 of wheat, 1,233,388 of oats, and 182,956 of barley. To transport the whole of this by rail to a market would require four trains per day of 10 trucks each for a period of 226 days. Bat as it is likely that the bulk of the oat crop will be stacked in anticipation of an improved market, the amount of grain to be transported to market will only be about half that of the total yield. Even this will give the railway department as much work as it will be able to get through with present appliances. Land Settlement. —On this subject the “ Hawkesßay Herald’says : —“After everything is said that can be said for the land, what inducement do we offer to pioneers to clear the bush and extend civilisation ? We insist that they shall pay an unduly high price for the land, and though we grant them time in which to pay the money, this favor is counter balanced by many conditions as to im provement and residence. We believe in the deferred payment system, for it com pels the occupation of the land, but the clause relating to personal residence is un duly restrictive, and likely to retard settlement, while the price at which the land is offered is extravagantly high when it is remembered that the clearing of the bush will cost even more than the original purchase money— and the bush must be cleared before the land can be rendered productive. ” Thrift. —Agood“goak” comes from “Sleepy Hollow.” It is told of a theatrical manager who recently ran a show there that, to save expense, he took the money himself—or rather he was in the box to take it. In one of those intervals which frequently occur in Nelson between the ad vent of patrons, a young man, with the signs of twenty-ouo on his upper lip, walked boldly up to the window, and pro ducing two threepenny pieces and six cop pers, asked for a Is. ticket. The manager rose, and grasping the hands of the youth, to his astonishment said—“ Glad to meet you ; you heard about this show a long time ago 2” The youth, blushing and stammering, inquired “ Why 2” On which the manager replied, “ Because you ap pear to have been saving up for a few months ; you are one of Nature’s noble men, and a true patron of the theatres. Pass in a dead-head, and my blessings be with you. —“ Dunedin Star.” A Brave Mother. —The “ Braid wood Dispatch ” states that one day recently Mrs. George Williams, of Nimbi Rimble, near Corang, left her child, about seven months old, sitting on the floor of the house while she went outside. She was only r ab sent for a few minutes ; when she re turned a sight met her eyes which threw her into a state of the utmost consterna tion. Her little girl was sitting on the spot where she had left her, and round her waist was coiled a large brown snake, the child playing with its tail. The mother thought that she saw the reptile biting the child's breast ; she thereupon pro cured an iron hook, which she fixed in the child’s dress, and lifted her outside the house, the snake meanwhile uncoiling it self. The mother, snatching her up, in her arms, ran up the creek to the spot where some men were at work digging. They immediately examined the child, but coaid see no marks. The snake was ulti mately killed. Tub Wool Export to England..— The following figures, given by the “ Wool Trade Review,” show the importation of colonial wools (Australian and Cape) into the English ports during the years named; —1834, 16,279 bales ; 1844, 70,908 ; 1854, 183,881 ; 1864, 371,486 ; 1865, 432,551 ; 1866, 455,812 ; 1867, 541,059 ; 1888, 633,134 ; 1809, 633,959 : 1870, 673,314; 1871, 693,201 ; 1872, 601,601'; 1873, 706,871 ; 1874, 816,189 ; 1875, 873,383 ; 1876, 938,292; 1877, 964,300 ; 1878, 951,550; 1879, 978,420. The importa tion for 1879 is brought up to Decem ber 17, and shows an increase upon the year just closed of 26,870 bales. So far as prospects are concerned, we have reason to believe that business is tetter already, and that it will now gradually improve. Wools are still at a reasonable figure, sufficiently so, we think, should trade spring up as anticiqated to be remunerative both to the grower and to the manufacturer. Neither do we look for the present to a great alteration in the prices for wool. We look forward for a good supply from all our colonies, as they have not been so much troubled with drought this year.
ASSESSMENT COURT.—WAKANUI DISTRICT.
Saturday, April 3rd. (Before Mr. P, Guinness, Judge.) Mr. F. G. P. Leach appeared to sus tain the Valuation list, and Mr. H. T. Winter, Chairman, and Mr. 0. 0. Fooks, Clerk of the Wakanui Road Board, were in attendance. Mr. Winter objected to the whole roll on the grounds that numerous objections had been sent in, some 110 in number, that several properties had been omitted from the list, altogether, that the valua tion in many instances was excessive, and that most of the Christian names of the ratepayers wore only described by initials and not in full. The Judge said that as no written objection had been sent in by the Road Board according to the Act, lie could not do otherwise than listen to the objections in detail. Certainly the roll would be totally useless unless the Christian names were in full, as the Board could not sue unless they could give full particulars of their claim. The Rev. W. E. Paige objected to the valuation set against him for LSO on 1 rood, Wakanui township, on section 4984, on the ground that it was purchased by the church trustees and was church property, and therefore exempt. After some discussion as to what pro perty the assessor intended to assess, it was atlast found that he meant to value the parsonage, which was not on section 4984 but on 4904, and instead of being a quarter of an acre was 10 acres,- and the valuation was increased from L 66 to LBO, and the quarter acre originally charged was left out altogether. Mr. D. 8. Melvile, per Mr. Shury, objected to his valuation on the ground that he was only charged for 73 acres whereas he held 143, but the price per acre was too high. If the Court would fix the price per acre at what the land was really worth it would not make a great deal of difference to the amount of the rate, but it would assess the land at some thing near its value. The assessment was then fixed at 140 acres, L3l. Thos. Bullock—No appearance. W. Alexander —No appearance. George Roberts, valued at L 558. Mr. H. T. Winter applied to have his objection heard jointly' with Mr, Roberts, as they held the property together. He considered 7s per acre too high a valua tion, the land not being worth more than 4s. rental. Mr. S. Saunders, sworn, his opinion was tha f - the selling value of the land was not more than £2 per acre, and taking improvements into consideration, L 3. Mr. Robert’s valuation was ultimately reduced from L 550 to L 416. John Harrison, L 137 After a long examination as to the value Mr. Harrison set on his land, he was further questioned as to what his fences and other improve ments were worth, and after endeavoring to explain to the Court that the price per acre he set upon his land also included the fencing, he was informed that, according to his own statement, he had made his property out to he double the value the as sessor had put it down at. It was then pointed out to the judge, that in making this estimate he had taken the selling and not the letting value of the objector’s valuation of his house and fencing ; and his Worship said he thought Mr. Leach’s valuation too low, and would fix the value at L 155. Upon it being shown that this was about double the price per acre fixed on Mr. Jamieson’s property contiguous to it; the Court allowed the valuation to stand at L 137. D. Ling, valued at LSO for 2 acres and a rood. Reduced to L2O. W. White objected as not being owner of property for which he was rated. As Mr White was understood to own property somewhere in the district, the valuation was sustained. F. Mayo, valuation L 25. Reduced to Ll 3. Edward Saunders, valuation Ll5O. Re duced to Ll2O. Samuel Saunders, valuation Ll5O. Re duced to LI 20. J. W. Parker. Reduced to 200 acres, value LSO, and the balance put down to “ Owner. ” H. A. Pickford. The Clerk stated that this name was incorrectly stated on the roll as Thomas Pickford. The name was altered, and the assessment reduced from L64to Ll 5. H. T. Winter, reduced from LS2O to L4IG. John Moore, who applied to have his name placed on the roll, did not appear. Application refused. James Brown. No appearance. The Clerk to the Board informed the Court that Mr. Brown, being a member of the Board had expected the roll would have been thrown out on the Chairman’s pre liminary objection, and consequently did not attend the Court. The Court ruled that in Mr. Brown’s absence his objection could not be considered. Gideon Scott. No appearance. The schoolmaster at Greenstreet wrote stating he owned no property in the colony and had received no notice. E. A. Field, per S. Saunders, valuation LOO. Reduced to L 43. J. Leggatt, LB3. Reduced to L 53. After this reduction had been made the Chairman of the Board informed the Court that a section of Mr. Leggatt’s had been omitted from the roll, and the as sessment was, after an examination of the map, fixed at LBl. W. B. Denshire per S. Saunders. Re duced from L2lO to L 144. John Brown. Objection dismissed. Ghalmer Bros., reduced from L 557 to L 504. Edwin Watkins, whose name appeared in two places on the roll as Edward and Edmund had the necessary alteration made. A. Dines, Thos. Greenaway', Meredith Wilson, John Williams, F. P. O’Reilly, L. Rattray, H. P. Murray-Aynsley, J. R. Dodson, Thomas Dalton, George Coe, P. Peterson, .A. James, W. R. Boyle, Peter Rattray', G. Davidson, Wm. Crooks, Peter Stewart, Bryan Connor, George Lee, and Alfred Herrick, did not appear to sustain their objections, and these were conse quently dismissed. James Wilkie appeared on behalf of the following objectors :—David Fitzgerald, L 267, reduced to L 135 ; James Jameson, L 255, reduced to L 13 6; W. J. Silcock, struck out; G. B. and E. B. Cooper, struck out, James Quigly substituted, and valuation reduced from L9O to L 62 ; Martha Gibson, L 628, reduced to L 368 ; Collison Bros., LlO6, reduced to L 66 ; George Millar, Ll2, reduced to L 5; Thos. Trevurza, L 92, reduced to L4O ; Francis Cass, L 214, reduced to L 12.1 ; John O’Grady', L7O, reduced to LSO; Thos. Scott, L 45 reduced to L2O ; Murdoch Bruce, L 93, reduced to L 67 ; Thos. Quill, altered to “ Owner; ” Samuel Brown, LG2, altered to L 47 ; David Johnstone, L 169, reduced to LB9 ; Thomas Wilson, L 262, reduced to L 152 ; F. Doherty, altered to “Owner;” G. J. Martin, L2B, reduced to L2O ; George Cole, Lllß, reduced to L 9 4; Thos. Richardson, L7O, reduced to L 45 ; P. Innes, L9O, reduced to L 75 ; James Quigley, altered to “Owner;” George Aston, LSO, reduced to L 45 ; Hugh Smith, L4B ; reduced to L 25 ; B. Hamp ton, L 75, reduced L6B: J. Pearson, altered to James Wilkie ; Thomas Bran kin, Lll3 ; reduced to L7B. E. G. Wright, L 598. Mr. Wilkie ap plied to have the name struck off, as Mr. Wright did not own one acre in the Wakanui district. He had held land, hut it was all sold. Moreover, the sections charged against Mr. Wright were also charged on the roll against Saunders Bros.
The judge scrutinised the roll, and said ha would assess Mr. Wright at LUO, and he would be able to recover from somebody the amount of the rates ho would have to pay on that amount. .Robert Maxwell, L 57, reduced to L4B; S. Scott, objection withdrawn ; F. Lo Breton, Ll2(i, reduced to Llls ; George Fletcher, LIJLO, reduced to LB3 ; David Evans, L 74, reduced to L 43; Hay T. Smith, L2OO, uphold ; Geo. Grice, L 75, reduced to LOB ; C. Hill, Ll2l, reduced to LOG ; T. Paynter L7B, reduced to L 33; John Black, L3i, reduced to L 24 ; Nicholas Fitzgerald, L 149, reduced to Lll7. David Wilson’s name appeared on the roll as owner of 721 acres, but with no value stated against it. Mr. Wilkie here asked his Worship if he was not yet satis fied that the whole roll was a blunder. The instance now before him was of so glaring a nature as to show the utter worthless ness of the roll as a document on which to recover rates. The assessor said the omission was a clerical error, and he would like to know what price Mr. Wilkie would have the land charged at. Mr. Wilkie declined to do work for ■which Mr. Leach was paid, and said further that Mr. Wilson only occupied 33S acres, the balance of his land being in tenants’ hands ; and as the acreages of the various sections were not set forth in the roll, it would be impossible to correct such an abortion as the valuation list was. After a deal of discussion, interlinea tions, and erasures, Mr. Wilson was eventually assessed at LI GO. T. M. Jones’ name was inserted in place of W. J. Silcock’s, and the valuation reduced from L7O to L 45. Thomas Kelly, reduced from L 35 to L 22; William Jameson, reduced from L 35 to L2B ; William Brown, reduced from L 75 to LSO ; Proctor Bros., reduced from L 193 to LOO ; James Wilson, re duced from Lsl to L 32 ; John Hardwick, reduced from L 127 to L9l ; Tyson Hodg son, reduced from L 26 to Lll. The Judge then proceeded to initial the alterations, and the Court closed at C. 30 p. in.
ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL.
The usual ordinary fortnightly meeting of the Council was held last night. Pre sent—Mr. Bullock, presiding in the ab sence of the Ma3'or ; and Messrs. St. Hill, Williamson, Parkin, Saunders, and P. Friedlandor. The minutes of last ordinary meeting and of the special meeting held on Wed nesday last, having been read, and the former confirmed, Mr. Williamson took exception to the passing of certain paragraphs in the latter as they referred to business that had been transacted at that meeting, but which should legally have been transacted at the present ordinary meeting. The paragraphs objected to were not passed. FINANCE. The Chairman reported that the debtor balance amounted to L 173 7s. 9d. The rates collected up to date amounted to L 531 165., and Mr. Bullock stated that this was very satisfactory, as the rate had only been struck one month. It would be necessary, he added, that the Finance Committee should make fresh arrangements with the Bank, as those previously made terminated on the 31st of March. THE WATER SUPPLY. Mr. E. G. Crisp, Borough Solicitor, wrote stating that the deed, under which the right to tap the mill race was granted by the Messrs. Saunders, only provided for protecting the Council against any claim that could be made by Mr. Edward .and Mr. Samuel Saunders, but did not de fend it from any claim by any other owners of the property. Under the deed the water could be cut off at the will of the Saunders Bros., and upon notice given by them. Mr. St. Hill said there would require to be some more definite and tangible tenure of the water than Mr. Crisp’s letter seemed to indicate was likely to be given. Mr. Williamson pointed out that at least a notice of twelve months, of any intention to cut off the water, should be given. He fancied that period would be sufficient. Mr. Saunders said he did not know that such a clause had been introduced into the deed, but he believed it had been in troduced to cover any deviation of the river that might interfere with the supply of the stream. In that case they might then have to divert the course of the race. It was to provide for a contingency of this kind, he believed, and not for any other purpose that the clause had been inserted. It was ultimately resolved to refer the matter to Mr. Williamson and Mr. Saunders, to have a clause inserted in the deed providing for twelve months notice to the Council by the firm. GAS LAMPS. The Gas Company wrote offering to supply gas to five more lamps. Referred to the Works Committee. CHARITABLE AID. Communications regarding this question were referred to the Committee already appointed to consider the mattter of charit able aid. THE ENGINEER. It was intimated that the engineer’s term expired to-day, and on consultation with Mr Fooks, he agreed to go on with any work they may have to do on a fair commission, but that no salary as Borough Engineer would be paid for the next month. BY-LAWS. Mr. Friedlander reported a meeting of two of the By-laws Committee on Satur day last. There had been no quorum of the Committee, but Mr. St. Hill and him self had talked the matter over, and they had not altogether agreed to the clauses proposed to provide for building. Mr. St. Hill said the Committee re quired some opinion of the Council on the matter of the area to be covered by those clauses. He himself believed that only the East street line of sections should be included, as were the laws proposed to be accepted they would have the effect of stopping building, as they were as string ent as the building laws of Melbourne or Edinburgh. Mr. Bullock thought the area should be deeper than one section. Mr. Parkin thought they should go three sections deep. Mr. Williamson hold it would be unfair to stop the influence of the building regu lations in the centre of a block, as it would be a hardship for one man to have to build a brick building and his next door neighbor be permitted to build a wooden shanty. Mr. Williamson moved that the build ing clauses be referred back to the By laws Committee, and that they report to the next special meeting. THE WATER SUPPLY. Mr. Books attended with the plans he had prepared for the water supply, and after full consideration it was resolved to advertise for tenders for the work at once. The question of procuring timber for the proposed water supply was referred to the Works Committee. FOOTPATHS. Mr. Bullock pointed out the worn out state of the roads in Tancred street, from the railway to the Old Men’s Homo, and in East street. Referred to the Works Committee. THE RATES. Mr. St. Hill suggested the propriety of getting in the rates from such defaulters as the Town and Templar Hall com panies. It was ultimately resolved' to advertise that all rates unpaid on the Ist of May be sued for without further notice. THE COURT-HOUSE. Mr. Bullock said the Borough had been sadly neglected by the Government, and
another instance of this was the delay of the Court-house. Ho suggested that some steps be taken to hurry the matter on. Mr. Parkin thought it inadvisable to “ shake the matter up ” just now, as there might be a possibility of getting a better building than the one proposed, which was barely fit for the requirements of the town, and ought to have been of brick. ACCOUNTS. It was resolved to pay the Fire Bri gade’s account of L 25 at next meeting, and bills to the amount of L 75 2s. lOd. wore pass od for payment. THE WATEK PIPES. Mr. Saunders gave notice of motion for next meeting to appoint a Committee to consider the advisableness of disposing of the iron pipes now held in stock by the Borough for the purpose of water supply. The Council then adjourned. i
SIR JULIUS VOGEL.
The great originator of the Immigra tion and Public Works Policy of New Zealand has experienced a reversal of tlie words that have passed into a proverb—A prophet hath no honor in his own country. To Sir Julius Vogel Now Zealand was ip deed his own country, for it was here lie rose to the high position that gave him what little fame our small and isolated colony could afford to anyone. But lie found out his mistake when, leaving the land hurriedly, and not with all the credit imaginable, from a political point of view, ho essayed a contest for a seat in the English Parliament. Sir Julius has been rejected by the electors of Falmouth, and it now remains for the disappointed and rejected one to grin and bear his disap pointment, and to lie on his oars for another Parliamentary term, and do his best to nourish his spirits on the pleasures of hope. Had any colonial as pirant to colonial Legislative honors agi tated the grievances of the community whose favors ho sought to win as Sir Julius lias agitated for a progressive push to the harbor of Falmouth, the kindness would have weighed well in the eyes of the colonial electors, and the chances are that a seat would have rewarded the kind efforts. But England is not the colonies, and the colonies are not England. The “ public works” cry is here a talisman to conjure by, but unfortunately for Sir Julius Great Britain has long ago emerged from the Road Board era, and its electors are difficult to catch with chaff, as poor Sir Julius finds. But patience is a virtue that, combined with perseverance, over cometh all difficulties, and the time may come, when the quondam Premier of New Zealand will have his merits recognised— but his hour is not yet.
SUPREME COURT SITTINGS.
[by telegraph.] Christchurch. April 5. The Supreme Court criminal sessions opened to-day. Mr Joynt informed his Honor that the libel cases against the “Otago Times and Witness” Company and against the “ Ashburton Mail” would not be proceeded with. A youth named John O’Brien, for horse stealing, got two years. The Crown Prosecutor refused to pro ceed in the case against the notorious usurer, Michael Murphy. The prosecu tion was to have been undertaken pri vately, but no bill was presented. In the case of the two lads charged with obstructing the Methven railway line by placing a log of wood, there was some doubt as to whether the offence was really an obstruction, and as the lads pleaded guilty, his Honor said he felt in a diffi culty, and would hold the case over till he could consult his brother Judges. Justice Johnston expressed a determination to treat this sort of offence very severely. The father of one of the lads was in Court, but refused to defend his son. Frederick Sandberg pleaded guilty to a charge of stealing sugar and other articles, the property of his employer Mr. Soren son, betwen Oct. 1 and Deo. 10, 1879. Mr. Sorenson gave evidence as to the character of the prisoner. Witness believed him to be of weak intellect, and recommended him to the mercy of the Court. The gaoler said prisoner had been in confinement since Feb. 2. His Honor, under all the circumstances, sentenced prisoner to imprisonment with hard labor for one day. John O’Brien, another lad, pleaded guilty to taking away a horse an Feb. 8, from the yard of the Ashburton hotel. Evidence similar to that given when the case was heard at Ashburton was adduced. The jury found the prisoner guilty, and his Honor sentenced him to im prisonment with hard labor for two years. Wellington, April 6. The Supreme Court sittings commenced this morning. The Chief Justice, in his address to the Grand J ury, said the calen dar was of the usual average for the dis trict, and the cases were of a class which required no particular comment. Frank Hooke, for larceny, was found guilty and remanded for sentence. True bills were found against Samuel Jackson for attempted suicide ; A. Weber, obtaining money underffalse pretences ; and against Charles Stewart Burns, for larceny. The indictment against the lat ter was withdrawn, owing to the prosecu tor attending Court while under the in fluence of liquor. Samuel Jackson, on a charge of at tempted suicide, and A. Weiber on one of obtaining money under false pretences, were acquitted, Jas. Harris of larceny, and George Vickorstaff of stealing a letter were found guilty and remanded for sen tence. The bills against Caroline Good win for arson, and Henry Beattie for in decent assault wore thrown out. Alex. M‘Gregor, charged with larceny, pleaded guilty and was remanded for sentence. True bills were found against J. Thompson for the larceny of a cash-box, and against Geo Ward Berrie for fraudulent bank ruptcy, and Geo. Longhursh for rape. Dunedin, April 5.
The sittings of the Supreme Court opened this morning. Judge Williams, in his charge, regretted that the calendar was the heaviest for many years. In a considerable majority of the cases, the crimes committed were as usual traceable directly to the drunken habits which were unfortunately prevalent in the colony. He spoke of Butler’s case as one standing alone in its horrible pre-eminence. Crimes of the kind Butler was charged with were exceptional, fortunately for human nature, and could not be accounted for by any of the social forces and influences that operate upon the ordinary run of men. The Grand Jury returned true bills in the following cases, the prisoners pleaded guilty, and were sentenced as under : Ernest Sydney James and Henry Conway, both lads, robbery, three months each. Edward Featherstone and James Murphy, also robbery, one year. Henry Fell, for gery, two years. James Midgeley, cut ting and wounding, eighteen months. James Gibson, for larceny, got six months. The Grand Jury threw out the bills in the cases of William Chalmers and John iVlowat, robbery, and David M'Neill, high way robbery. They also discharged the bill against Robert Sewell for cutting and wounding. William Mathieson was con victed of robbery, and got two years. Butler’s case will be taken on Thurs day. Auckland, April 5. The Supreme Court was opened to-day by Mr. Justice Richmond, who, in charging the Grand Jury, regretted the heaviness of the calendar, in which twenty-six persons were on trial, excluding the five natives charged with mis demeanor. Referring to the case of forcible entry at Ohinemutu, his Honor said that persons might commit this offence by violently entering upon a tene ment though they have a legality to it.
It appears that amongst, or in some way connected with the forcible entry, was a bailiff, who pretended to distrain. The right of distress was a somewhat bar barous remedy, and the landlord availing himself of it must do so in a peaceable manner. The persons who ' forcibly entered were natives, and the nations entered upon were Europeans, jfuiich showed the danger of such proceedings. But, as representing the magistracy of the district, he felt it his duty to say that if violent proceedings were instigated by European movers in the business, they deserve censure, and should they .be found to come within the reach of the law, they should receive exemplary punish ment. . It was intolerable that private persons, in pursuit of private gains, should jeopardise the peace of the coun try. He hoped publicity would be given to the matter, so that the guilty persona might receive public reprobation. Sydney Beetham (breaking and enter ing) and Frank Foxton (embezzlement of the funds of the Bank of New South Wales, Auckland branch) pleaded guilty, and sentence was deferred till to-morrow. John Dods Rentin, for bestiality, got six years.
GENERAL ELECTIONS AT HOME.
{By cable fom Reuter's Agency.) London, April 2. The election for Falmouth too place to day. Sir Julius Vogel w-is a candidate, but was rejected. The election returns, so far as known, show that 175 Liberals and 103 Conserva tives have been elected. The Liberals have gained forty-eight seats and lost 18. Leeds has returned Mr. Gladstone by an enormous majority. Lord Hartington has been re-elected for New Radnor with out opposition. The Conservative papers foreshadow a change of Ministry. Both the Liberal candidates have been elected • by a large majority for Southwark, thus reversing the decision of February 13th, when a Conservative was elected to fill the place of the deceased Liberal member. Both the Liberal candidates have also been re-elected for Chelsea. London , April 3. Liberals have gained nineteen to-day, the total now gained being—Liberals, 50 ; Conservatives, 20. The sitting members ■for Lambeth and Tower Hamlets have • been re-elected. Two Liberals have been elected for Marylebone by large majori ties. Bradlaugh, a Radical candidate, has been elected by a large majority for Northampton. The Right. Hon. James Lowther, Chief Secretary to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, has been • defeated by a small majority for York. A change of Ministry is considered, inevitable, and the “ Times” publishes a paragraph stating that it is quite probable that Lord Gran ville will form a Ministry.
GAR ENING
NOTES FOR THE PRESENT MONTH, BY A PROFESSIONAL GARDENER. APRIL. KITCHEN GARDENING. The principal crops will now be either all sown or planted, and the encourage ment of their growth the object of atten tion ; but, where omitted last month, Onions, Cabbages, Cauliflowers and Turnips should be sown at once, to insure success. If not done before the middle of the month, it is better to defer sowing until spring. Where Brocoli. planted during summer months, freely, growers would find it very advantageous to cut the roots, which is easily done by inserting the spade under each plant. For instance, go down one side of the row and come back on the other. Care should be taken not to cut too close to the plant. Brocoli treated as above will resist the frost much better; for by choking its growth at this season it gets hardy as a natural consequence, and will come in ready for use much earlier than it would if not disturbed. Barth up all crops of growing Celery. Care should be taken not to allow the earth to get in between the leaves, which is done by holding up the leaves with one hand, while with the other, use a piece of slate or other flat tool to draw the earth carefully round each plant, which keeps all the leaves together until you have followed with the spade and banked up. Care should also be taken not to earth up too much at once, as it only tends to weaken the plants. By' treating as directed, say once in ten days, the trouble will be well repaid by the pro duction of fine heads of blanched Celery for either cooking purposes or desert. Make a general clearance of all ground not wanted for present sowing or planting. Dig in in a rough state, so that it will be exposed to the action of the weather. Dig Potatoes ; gather Onions, as they r : pen, and store them in a dry place. Vegetable Marrows and Pumpkins should also be gathered as they ripen, and stored in a dry, warm place for winter use. When properly stored they will keep nearly all winter, and are much prized when such vegetables are scarce. Strawberries may now be planted from the runners. Either make new plots or fill in any blanks in old beds or borders; After selecting plants for all new planta tions, let all the runners that remain be trimmed off, care being taken not to cut off all the leaves, as is too often done not only by amateurs but by persons calling themselves professional men. It is most barbarous treatment, as it tends to weaken the plants and the result —the following summer—is that there will be little or no fruit. Having got the runners and weeds cleared, put a good covering of well decomposed manure over the bed, and let it lie on the surface. Don’t dig it in, as is the general practice. , In this way it nourishes the plant at the root and mulches the ground in summer. FLOWER GARDEN. Plant Bulbs of the following kinds— Hyacinthus, Crocuses, Snowdrops, Liliums, Narcissus, Jonquils, Daffodils, and Tulips —any of the above. For window decoration, plant in pots in a good mixture of loam, rotted manure, and sand. Plunge the pots in sand, and keep them there until the bulb begins to grow, when it might be removed to where it is required to flower. To those who desire an early display of annual flowers, by a careful reserva tion of those self-sown which abound at this season in great numbers, and sow ing again in spring, the flower garden can be kept going from early spring until late in autumn. All tender plants, such as Geraniums, Cinerarias, Cupheas, etc., that have been turned out during summer should now be brought in and housed to protect them from frost; and all herbaceous plants that have done flowering cut down, so as to give the garden a neat appearance. THE ORCHARD requires little care at this season, further than gathering the fruits as they ripen, and keeping the ground clear of weeds, but where young fruit trees have been planted last year the ground should be kept dug round them and free from weeds, as, by keeping the ground loose, it en courages the growth of wood, keeps the trees healthy and better able to resist the attacks of blight. It only hap pens that trees are planted,’and' done, they are never looked near%|lrain ; and still those to whom the trees belong wonder why their trees do not grow like their neighbors’, who cultivate them in a proper manner. A few trees properly cultivated is much better- than a larger number cultivated indifferently.
THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, TUESDAY, APRIL 6, 1880.
MESSRS. H. MATSON AND CO., AUCTIONEERS, &c., Hold fortnightly stock SALES at Ashburton and Tinwald. Next sale at the ASHBURTON YARDS, on TUESDAY, April 13, 1880. C. PERCY COX, 27g* Agent, Ashburton. 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 his efforts to please, he is prepared to guarantee a perfect fit in every case. TANCRED STREET, (Next Orr and Ox’s. CRAIGHEAD & CO. 982 a NOTICE TO FARMERS. undersigned will be prepared to treat with farmers and others in Ashbur ton, every Wednesday and Saturday, for the PURCHASE of GRAIN, or SHIP MENT on ACCOUNT of GROWERS. JOSEPH CLARK. February 23, 1880. 550g* THE NEW ZEALAND HO, THING FACTORY WAS started about five years ago. The proprietors at first in tended to manufacture for the Trade only, but, owing to the persistent op position of importers and Shop keepers who could make a better profit on the imported article, they were compelled in self defence to open Branches for the sale of their goods direct to the public. In this they but followed the example of some of the largest manufacturers at home, and the Public, by purchasing at the undermentioned Branches, will SAVE THE PROFIT OF MIDDLEMEN, AND OBTAIN A SUPERIOR ARTICLE.
BRANCHES. Invercargill Christchurch. Wellington Dunedin Ashburton Auckland Oamaru Nelson New Plymouth Timaru Wanganui Napier A SINGLE GARMENT AT WHOLESALE PRICE. W. SPARROW, Manager, Ashburton Branch, 588g* New Zealand Clothing Factory. Lost. A Brown Mare PONY, about 13 hands high, no brand visible. Finder will be rewarded upon giving information to 659 g SAUNDERS BROS. TEN SHILLINGS REWARD. LOST from Ashburton, Bay Hack MARE, Branded on near shoulder, wart on near flank. Apply, E. Cook son, Livery Stables, Ashburton. GGBo Tenders. TO BUILDERS. fBTENDERS required for BUILDING J. 8-roomed HOUSE at Seafield. Plans and specifications can be seen at the office of Messrs. Edmiston Bros, and G undry, where tenders will be received up to noon on Saturday, April 10. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. G7Bg-478c rjIENDERS are invited for CROPPING 430 Acres of land at Chertsey, in one or two blocks, for one year, 150 acres stubble, the remainder skim ploughed. Tenders received till March 31st. G. SILVESTER, Chertsey. Or J. SILVESTER, 656 g Springston. MOUNT HUTT ROAD BOARD. TENDERS. TENDERS are invited for the following works : No. I—Formation, full width, from south comer of section 2521 G to . dry creek at Broom Park. 2—Chertsey road, formation, 20 -feet wide, and picking stones off sarSST No. 3—Shingling No. 2, 25 yards to the chain, about three miles. No. 4—West Coast road, formation, 20 feet wide. No. s—Shingling No. 4, 25 yards to the chain, about three miles. No. o—Lowering places .on the main Rakaia road, to allow storm water to cross. No. 7 —Fencing gravel pits. Tenders, addressed to the Chairman at the office, Methven, will be received up till noon on Thursday, the Bth, and £5 per «ant. deposit required on the work ten dered for. Q 790 W. B. COMPTON, Overseer.
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LATEST FROM EUROPE. (Renter V.) London, April 1. Thaßank of England’s weekly returns sliodHio total reserve in notes and bullion to beP16,600,000, being over LI ,000,000 less than last week. London, April 2. The total quantity of wheat afloat for Great Britain is 1,930,000 qrs. Best Australian beef tallow, 345.; best mutton, 355. The total stock of tallow in London on April Ist was 17,500 casks. New Zea land wheat, per 49(ilbs., ex warehouse, 475. c.f.i. The Queensland loan of L 3,000,000 at 4 per cent, is announced, but L 2,000,000 only will be issued at present. St. Petersburg, April 3. The relations between Russia and China are considered as being very critical, the latter having declined the ratification of the treaty releasing Russia from restoring Kuldaja. A report also is current that Chinese troops have crossed the river Amoor, thereby constituting open hostili ties to Russia. AUSTRALIAN. (Reuter's Telegrams.) Sydney, April 3. The following exhibition awards have been announced to-day : —First prizes— A. and T. Burt, for lead piping; Buchanan, for illustration of grasses ; Colonial Museum, geology and natural history; Professor Haast, ethnology; Anna Wilson, of Dunedin, for laces ; Mrs Beal, for shell ornaments. Second prizes—A. and T. Burt, for bottling machine ; Burton, for taxidermy ; Jennings, for stuffed birds. Sundry New Zealand exhibitors in the foregoing classes take third and fourth prizes. Adelaide, April 3. The Orient Co. ’s steamship Chimborazo arrived to-day from Plymouth. Melbourne, April 3. The second son of his Excellency the Marquis of Normauby is dead. INTERPRO YIN OIAL. Auckland, April 3. The Chamber of Commerce is inviting suggestions from the local manufacturers for the Commission on Local Industries. There fwere several complaints to the Board of Education to-day from the School Committees regarding the length of the holidays. The Board replied that the holidays were appointed from Wellington. Auckland, April 5. Scott leaves for the Thames this evening to repeat his Auckland performance. At a meeting of the Acclimatisation Society a letter was read from Mr. Man ning, New Caledonia, suggesting the advisableness of introducing crabfish into New Zealand, and stating that they could be safely conveyed to the Society. The matter was deferred till funds wert in hand. Grahamstown, 'April 5. Tukukino, the Romata obstructionist, has signified to the County Council through the Police Department, his willingness to allow the road to be made if Government will grant the county L3OOO for the con struction of the same. Gisborne, April 5. During the past few days a quarrel, threatening to terminate seriously, has prevailed among the natives at Mohaka, betweci-. an d Gisborne. The feud is one of Wmg standing between adjoining tribes, and relates to the ownership of valuable land. It is reported that shots have been exchanged, and one or two lives lost. On Saturday a meeting of native chiefs in this district took place to deter mine the action to be taken. The native chief Wi Pere has been requested to pro ceed at once as peacemaker between the contending factions, but has declined to do so without specific instructions from Go vernment. Wellington, April 3. The charge of indecent assault against Bowden, the bailiff, was dismissed, as the prosecutrix did not appear. A man named Douglas, who has been lost in the bush near Woodville for 11 days, and has subsisted on berries, has turned up. He states he saw the foot prints of a boy and man, whom he met on the road, and fears are entertained that they are also lost in the bush, as they have not since been heard of. Wellington, April 5. The police have laid informations against several publicans for Sunday trading. Thos. .Benton’s stable and a barn at Car terton were destroyed by fire yesterday morning. The loss is estimated at LIOO. The property is not insured. A preliminary inquiry was held into the circumstances connected with the loss of the schooner Rosannah Rose at Ure River, near Blenheim. The captain stated that the vessel had now become a total wreck. It transpired that two cases of tobacco had been stolen from the vessel during the absence of the crew. The evidence will be forwarded to Government. Charles Marson is the name of the man who perished in the fire at the Awhari Hotel last night. A telegram received from Feilding states that the Awhari Hotel was destroyed by fire last night, everything being lost, and the family only escaped in their night dresses. One of the boarders whose name, is unknown, was burnt to death, and two others were seriously injured. An inquest will be held on Tuesday. The hotel is in sured in the Colonial office for LISOO, of which L 1250 are re-insured in the South British for LSOO, partly re-insured in the Union for LSOO.
THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, TUESDAY, APRIL 6, 1880.
Tenders. ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. TENDERS are invited for the follow ing works :-~r' 1. Dam andjw eir at Pudding Hill. 2. Approaches to Taylor’s stream bridge 4 Plans and specifications can be seen at the Council’s.offices, Ashburton, and ten ders with a of 5 per cent, to be sent ill; adpt-essed to the Chairman, not later Uianfll o’clocka.m., on WEDNES DAY, 7 tip April next. : V By order, / WILLIAM BAXTER, County Engineer. 19th March, 1880. 650g-21Gc ' TENDERS. WANTED— Tenders for THATCH ING 110 Stacks of Grain. Tenders addressed to the undersigned, from whom all particulars can be obtained, to be sent in not later that 4 p. m. on THURSDAY", Bth April. DONALD M'LEAN, 275c-693c Lagmohr. ASHBURTON BOROUGH "COUNCIL! are invited for the con- J. struction of CHANNELS from the Mill-racial Mr. Williamson Homestead to ,JJ®3o?vpon -the South-east Town Belt ; anchor otheNEARTH WORKS, PLUM ING, PIPE-LAYING, and CONCRETE WORKS in connection withjlie proposed Water Supply. < Plans and specifications may be seen at the Borough Council Offices, and tenders, accompanied by a Deposit of £5, to be delivered, on or before Four o’clock on SATURDAY Afternoon, April 10, at the Town Clerk’s Office. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. FOQKS & SON, 695 g Borough Engineers.
Public Notices. A GLAND, CAMPBELL, AND CO., Auctioneers, Land, Stock, and General Agents. WOOL AND GRAIN BROKERS. Christchurch, Ashburton, and South bridge. Wo beg to inform our constituents and the public that we have made arrange ments with Mr. W. R. Boyle to take charge of our Ashburton Branch, and to act as our Agent there. Mr. Boyle will make arrangements for Sales of Stock, Farms, Ac., and is au horised to receive and pay all moneys on our behalf. The fortnightly Sales of Stock, &c., at Ashburton and Tinwakl, will be held as heretofore. Account Sales rendered with care and promptitude. ACLAND CAMPBELL, & CO. W. R. BOYLE, 228c-C520 Ashburton. Y. R. OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR OF ELECTORS. Ashburton, March 10th, 1880. JptORMS of application to be placed on the Electoral Roll of the Coleridge Dis trict can be obtained at this Office. 0. PERCY COX, 627 g Registrar of Electors. LONGBEACH ROAD DISTRICT. NOTIFICATION OF VALUATION LIST, 1880. TAKE NOTICE.—The Valuation List for the Longbeach.' Road District, for the year 1880, is now OPEN FOR INSPECTION at the Board’s Office on Longbeach road. All objections thereto must be left at this said office, on or before the 10th day of April, addressed to the Assessment Court ; and a copy of every such objection must be left at the same office not less than seven days before the next sitting of the said Court. W. CUTHBERT, 674 g Clerk. RE JAMES STEVENS’ BANKRUPT ESTATE, ALFORD FOREST. ALL persons indebted to the above estate will require to pay their ac counts at once to Mr. John McDonald, at the Store, Alford Forest, whose receipt will be sufficient. All accounts not paid on or before the 12th April will be sued for without further notice. ANDREW ORR, 624 g Trustee. ASHBURTON STEEPLECHASE MEETING. AT the request of several gentlemen, I hereby convene a meeting on SATURDAY EVENING, at 8 p.m., at Quill’s Hotel, to consider the advisability of holding the usual Autumn Steeple chases. JAMES WILKIE, Hon. Sec. Ashburton G9lg Rjming Club. MOUNT SOMERS ROAD BOARD. TAKE NOTICE that the VALUA TION LIST for the year 1880, as amended, is now OPEN for inspection at the Road Board Office, Mount Somers. All objections thereto must be left at the Road Board Office, Mount Scmers, on or before the Third day of April, 1880, addressed to the Assessment Court; and a copy of every such objection must be left at the Mount Somers Road Board Office, not less than Seven days before the next sitting of the said Court. C. J. WENTWORTH COOKSON, Junk. Clei’k to the Mount Somers Road Board. Mount Somers, March 13th, 1880. GUg NOTICE. ANY person TRESPASSING in pursuit of Game on the Lagmohr Estate will be prosecuted. 276c-694c DONALD M‘LEAN. NOTICE. A LL Horses and Cattle running on the XX Buccleugh Estate will be pounded after April sth. CG9g ■ - I. E. TAYLOR. Business Notices. JOSEPH WARD, FAMILY BUTCHER, Wakanui Road, near Post Office, is A CASH PURCHASER of POULTRY and NATIVE GAME, which will be sold at Reasonable Prices, at his Shop, near Post Office. G72g
McSHERRY DRILLS. A SHIPMENT of these celebrated Drills is expected shortly to arrive. They will range in widta 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, S46g Canterbury-Foundry. NEW PRINTING MACHINERY, FOR pRINTING LADIES’ AND GENTLEMEN’S VISITING CARDS FROM COPPER PLATE. Specimens and prices on application at the EVENING HERALD AND GUARDIAN OFFICES, Saunders’ Buildings, ASHBURTON.
H. Matson & Co. TATTERSALL’S. THURSDAY NEXT, APRIL 8. LARGE AND IMPORTANT SALE 200 COUNTRY HORSES. Account G. H. Moore, Esq. A draft of (\f\ Mixed Horses, from the Glen, mark Station. Account D. H. Potts, Esq. OA 3-year old Unbroken Colts fij\J and Fillies, by the celebrated horse Dick. They are well grown, and calculated for hack or carriage purposes. Account W. G. Hall, Esq. Heavy 3-year-old Draught Colts and Fillies, by Campsie, Baronet, and Wellington, a really first-class lot. 14 12 Account Mr. John O’Neil. Q Mostly Unbroken, 2 and 3-year old Colts and Fillies, by Mar mion, Blueboy, Barbarian, and Young Peer. Also a few first class Draught Colts. 12 Account Mr. James Fisher. 3,4, 5, and 6-year-old Draught, Cab, and Spring-Cart Horses, all quiet and good workers. Account Mr. R. Dawber. 6 Broken and Unbroken Draught and Light Harness Horses, all young and sound. Account Mr. John Kerr, Tarndale. -J /h heavy 2-year-old draught Coifs XU and Fillies by the imported horse Glancer Pair of unbroken Carriage Horses, and two of the best Cross-country Horses in New Zealand. Account Messrs. Morton and Lupton. K A well-grown Mixed Horses, just £)U landed from Wanganui. This lot has been carefully bred and elected by Mr. Martin for the Canterbury aarkets, and include about an equal nmn ier of broken and unbroken horses. They omprise heavy, medium, and light [raught, carriage, hack, and buggy horses, reight-carrying cobs, ponies, &c.; mostly l years, and all sound. 40 Account other owners, head of Mixed H orses. The above sale presents an exceptional pportunity to buyers of securing really rst-class stock. Fully two-thirds of the ntry are young, sound, heavy horses, ;nt to hand direct by the breeders, and re for absolute sale. Terms Liberal. Luncheon provided. Sale at 11 a. m, THURSDAY NEXT, APRIL 8. No Reserve. H. MATSON & CO. 6950 Auctioneers. WITHOUT RESERVE. SPLENDID INVESTMENT IN LEESTON DISTICT, WAKANUI DISRTCT, UPPER ASHBURTON DISTRICT li/TESSRS. H. MATSON & CO., in TO- conjunction with Messrs. Fried lander, Bros., have received instructions from the administrator of the Estate of the late John Joyce, TO SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, At their Land Sale Rooms, on SATURDAY, APRIL 10, 1880, At 2 o’clock p.m., The following really magnificent Free holds and Leaseholds. Lot 1. —Freehold, consisting of 75 acres of very rich agricultural land, situate in Leeston district, being rural sections 5951 and 5952. The land is thoroughly fenced with live fences into convenient sized paddocks. These sections are both now in wheat stubble, being the first crop after having been laid down for a very long time in grass. These sections will be sold separately. Lot 2. —The goodwill of the lease of an educational reserve No , consisting of 159 acres of first class land, having about seven years to run, at the absurdly low rental of ss. per acre. This land is situated close to Kil linchy. All laid down in Eng lish grass, securely fenced with gorse, water in every paddock, and is admitted to be some of the finest grazing land in the pro vince. Lot 3.—200 acres really good agricul tural land (freehold) situated on the Wakanui, securely fenced, and sub-divided into four pad docks, with live fences, good dwelling house, stock yards, and all needful accessories for pro perly working a first-class farm Lot 4. —346 acres of good freehold agricultural land, adjoining the well known property of Messrs. Gould and Cameron. The land is well fenced, and sub-divided into six paddocks. Upon it there is a new four-roomed house, and 8-stalled stable, with chaff house attached ; also 2 acres of garden planted with fruit trees. 140 acres of this farm is laid down with English grass. The balance is in stubble after a first crop. Lot 5. —293 acres of freehold land similar to the above, and im mediately adjoining it. The land is fenced and divided into 2 pad docks, 100 acres is in wheat stubble after the first crop, the balance is in turnips. Remember the date, SATURDAY, April 10, 1880. Terms easy at sale —Luncheon at 1 o’clock. Sale at 2 o’clock sharp. H. MATSON & GO., 637 g Auctioneers. For Sale. FARMS FOR SALE. IMPROVED FARM of 564 Acres, near Dromore. IMPROVED FARM of 400 Acres, Seafield. 544-Acre Block of UNIMPROVED LAND, adjoining Winchmore Railway Station. Easy terms. Apply to 590 g CUFF & GRAHAM,
H. Matson and Co. ASHBURTON. GRAEAT CLEARING SALE OP TWO FIRST-CLASS FARMS AND FARM STOCK. MESSRS H. MATSON & Co. have received instructions from Mr. Benjamin Ede to Sell by Public Auction at his Farm, li miles from Ashburton, ON FRIDAY, APRIL 9th, 1880, 15 draught mares and geldings, in cluding prize-takers; draught stallion Heather Jock,good stock getter and excellent worker; several farm drays, Yankee wagon, a very large quantity of first-class chicken wheat, 100 well-bred pigs (extra good), 75 head of cattle including milch cows, springers, and fat and store young cattle ; 1,100 sheep, store ewes and wethers, and a large number of sundries, too numerous to particu larise ; harrows, ploughs, harness, etc., etc. Also, at the same time and place, Seafield Farm, containing 234 acres of very good agricultural tural land, situated in the Waka nui district, sub-divided into two paddocks, securely fenced, well watered, and all in stubble. Terms easy at sale. Also, under instructions from Messrs. Clark and Ede, they are autho rised to sell that splendid farm lately the property of Mr. James Johnstone, and known as Rox burgh, and situated on the Ash burt#n Forks, and containing 230 acres. Roxburgh Farm, if well looked after and tilled pro perly, is the best 230 acres in the Upper Ashburton. Terms easy at sale. Land sale takes place at 1 o’clock. Lun cheon at 11 o’clock. Clearing sale at 12 o’clock sharp. H. MATSON & GO., 63Gg Auctioneers. THE GREAT Fairfield Estate. CLOSE TO THE TOWN OF ASHBURTON. THE GRANARY AND STOCK DEPOT OF CANTERBURY. TOWN SECTIONS, DAIRY FARMS, AND FARMS. SPLENDID POSITION. MARKETS CLOSE AT HAND. CERTAIN INCREASING VALUE. THURSDAY, APRIL 22, TWO O’CLOCK. Messrs, h. matson & co. have received instructions from the Free holders (in conjunction with MESSRSj ACLAND, CAMPBELL & CO.), TO SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, AT THE TOWN HALL, ASHBURTON, ON THURSDAY, 22ND APRIL, 1880. At 2 o’clock p.m., ALL THAT PORTION OF THE FAIRFIELD ESTATE, Situated in the immediate neighborhood of the Town of Ashburton, COMPRISING 2000 ACRES 2000 Subdivided into— -Ist—CONVENIENT ASHBURTON SU BURBAN SECTION FORBUILD ING PURPOSES, VIDLA RESI DENCES, &c., &c. 2nd— PROFITABLE DAIRY FARMS FROM FIVE TO TEN ACRES. 3rd— BEAUTIFUL FARMS OF FROM FORTY ACRES UPWARDS, Thus bringing this highly favoured dis trict within the reach of all classes of purchasers. The enormous yield of grain from lands in this immediate neighborhood, and its favourable gives this property an unusual high-class value.
The Ashburton is rapidly becoming the great central depot for grain and stock, and a large active population is settled there. Buildings, warehouses, and gra naries and erected, and extending in all directions. Any special water supply adapted for the Town of Ashburton could easily be applied to this estate, and an abundant supply can readily be obtained from sink ing wells at a very small depth. This property is situated in close con tiguity to the Town of Ashburton, and very near to the Great Southern Railway. The soil is rich alluvial. It has, there fore, the immense advantages of certain increasing value, markets for its produce close at hand, with railway facilities for taking advantage of every market, home or foreign. It is expected that the return of the Lincolnshire Delegates to England will have the effect of sending large numbers of settlers with means to this province and district. A large Government reserve has been made adjoining this property, for Govern ment railway workshops, which will neces sitate, when established, a large working population being settled there. Arrangements will be made for the con veyance of intending purchasers by rail way at greatly reduced rates, upon the day of sale. The terms are made easy to suit all classes. TITLE ; CROWN GRANT. THURSDAY, APRIL 22. 2 o’clock. Luncheon at 1 o’clock. For further particulars, plans, &c., apply to the AUCTIONEERS, MESSRS. MILES, HASSAL&CO.; And MESSRS. ACLAND & CAMPBELL, 644 a Christchurch.
H. Matson and Co- ASHBURTON DISTRICT. Messrs, h. matson & Co. have received instructions to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION. AT TUB TOWN HALL, ASHBURTON, Immediately after the sale of the Fairfield Estate, on THURSDAY, APRIL 22nd. At 2 o’clock, THE UNDERMENTIONED PROPERTIES, Viz.: QAA ACRES GOOD LAND, divided OvU into 4 Paddocks, 2 miles from Ashburton, all watered. Has only had one crop taken off it. QQQ ACRES GOOD LAND, now in oon Turnips. At Dromorc. QAA ACRES GOOD LAND, now in 01/U turnips. Near Chertsey, 12S GOOD LAND, in turnips And adjoining, 174: GOOD LAND, in turnips. THURSDAY, APRIL 22ND. At 2 o’clock. Very easy Terms. 692 g H. MATSON & Co. Edmiston, Gundry & Co. THURSDAY, Bth APRIL. By order of the Bailiff of the R.M. Court. 5 STACKS OF OATS, 5 STACKS OF BARLEY. For absolute sale. Messrs, edmiston, gundry, & Co. have received instructions to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, ON THURSDAY, Bth APRIL, At Messrs. Cannon Bros.’ Farm, on the Old Ashburton Road, near Chertsey, 5 Stacks of Oats, containing about 800 bushels 5 Stacks of Barley, containing about 1000 bushels. Sale at 2 o’clock. EDMISTON, GUNDRY, & Co. 688 a Auctioneers. R. Davies & Co. SALE BY AUCTION AT AN EARLY DATE. FARM AT SEAFIELD, In the occupation of Mrs. Dannihy. R DAVIES & CO. have received^ in 1, structions from Messrs. R. M‘Ker row and Co., as agents for the vendor, to sell, BY PUBLIC AUCTION, At Ashburton, at an early date, unless previously disposed of privately, That WELL-KNOWN FARM situa ted in the Seafield district, and now in the occupation of Mrs. Dannihy, consisting of 625 ACRES OF GOOD ARABLE LAND, Viz.: 230 acres broken up, V 5 acres of which are in turnips 230 acres wheat stubble 150 acres barley stubble, And the balance consists of a garden and avenue, planted with blue gum trees.
' The property is ring fenced, sub-divided into three paddocks, with live fences. There is also a good well, whard, and other improvements. Terms at sale, or on application to MESSRS. R. M'KBRROW A CO., Rakaia; or R. DAVIES & CO., 6890 Auctioneers, Ac., Rakaia. IMPORTANT SALE. OF HORSES, FARM IMPLEMENTS, LAND, &c., &c. R DAVIES & CO. have been favored i, with instructions from the trustees in the assigned estate of E. A. Powia to sell, BY PUBLIC AUCTION, At Rakaia, on FRIDAY, the 9th of APRIL, Immediately after Messrs. Bluett and Co. ’s sale, the following stock, Ac., 1 Bay Horse, Duke 1 do do, Prince 1 Grey Hack 1 Double-furrow Plough, by Reid and Gray 1 Dray, do 1 Saddle and Bridle 1 Set Leading Harness 1 Saddle and Breeching 4 Collars 1 Stove and Utensils 1 Movable Wooden Hut 2 Valuable Building Sites Also, on account of other vendors, 500 good sound-mouthed Merino Ewes and Wethers 1 Double-furrow Plough, by Ransome and Sims And sundry other articles R. DAVIES & CO., Auctioneers, Ac., 690& South Rakaia. Public Notices. Ashburton agricultural AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. BEES AND THEIR MANAGE MENT. DR. IRVING, Of Christchurch, lias kindly consented to LECTURE On the above subject, in the ASHBURTON TOWN HALL, On TUESDAY, 13th APRIL. All persons interested in the subject are invited to attend. ADMISSION FREE. GEO. JAMESON, 273c-681g Secretary.
Business Notices. Guns! Guns! Guns! POWDER. SHOT. CAPS. OER AND CO. JJAYE now on hand a very fine assortment of BREECHLOADING DOUBLE AND SINGLE-BARREL GUNS, And as these have been imported direct from the manufacturers, we are prepared to Sell at the most Reasonable Prices— From £2 10s. to £25.
Public Notices, RS TO FARMS . rjIHE undersigned arc CASH BUYERS Of Wheat and other Grain, or will make LIBERAL ADVANCES On shipments to London on grower’s account. DEERING’S TWINE BINDER. NOTICE TO FARMERS, have this day APPOINTED MESSRS. FRIEDLANDER BROS. SOLE AGENTS for the DEERING TWINE BINDER for the county of Ashburton. MASON STRUTHERS & CO. Christchurch 10th. February, 1880. The Deering Twine Binder AWARDED GOLD MEDAL At Ashburton, six machines competing. THE DEERING TWINE BINDER took the SPECIAL PRIZE at the Oamaru trial etc. JJ AYING been appointed sole agents for the above machines, we are now prepared to TAKE ORDERS for the coming season. As only a LIMITED NUMBER can be supplied, all who wish to make certain of securing those favorite machines fo next season should order before the depar-
ture of next. San Francisco Mail. FRIEDLANDER B R .°. S AGENTS FOR THE COLONIAL FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND SOLE AGENTS FOR THE CELEBRATED ALTHOUSE SELF - REGULATING WINDMILLS.
Building Materials. Ashburton steam saw mills SASH AND DOOR MANUFACTORY. G. PARKIN, Proprietor, BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR Moore Street, Every description of Timber and Budding Materials in Stock and supplied on most reasonable terms. Plans prepared and Estimates Given on tie shortest notice. Business Notices. BREAD!BREAD! Co-operative Bread and Biscuit Factory. Triangle, Wakanui Road, Ashburton. A. THIEL E, BEGS to inform the public that he is ’low in a position to SUPPLY BEST BREAD, 6d. per 41b. loaf, unsur passed. Delivered daily to all parts of the Borough, also, Confectionery, &c. Mixed Biscuits reduced from Is. to Bd. per lb. Wedding Cakes made to Order. 986a-5700 TO FARMERS, LIYERY STABLE KEEPERS, SPORTING MEN, AND OTHERS OWNING HORSES. GEORGE KIDD, Moore Street, fcEGS to announce the fact that the > PRICE for SHOEING hacks and ht draught HORSES is now REDUCED 7s. per set, and that all horses of this icription will be specially attended to himself. Torses liable to cut are shod on a prm le of George Kidd’s own invention, ich has proved an effectual cure for ishing. . ~ .. , Ml kinds of blacksmiths work, and lairs to agricultural machinery of any icription done on the shortest notice. GEORGE KIDD, :-5260 Moore street, Ashburton. GRAIN. ESSRS. ROYSE, STEAD, & CO. are prepared to PURCHASE GRAIN or to make ADVANCES ON GRAIN consigned to them for sale or ship ment. 0. PERCY COX, Agents for ROYSE, STEAD, & CO., 493 G Ashburton. a. J. white’s STEAM CABINET M A KING AND FURNITURE ESTABLISHMENT, CHRISTCHURCH, Will be found one of the most convenient in New Zealand. THE Stock being so varied, that pur chasers may at once select _ any Article they can possibly require, suitable for -any class of House. Tills will be found an IMMENSE ADVANTAGE TO COUN TRY CUSTOMERS Thus saving time, trouble and expense. 589 g Conveyances. THE LONGBEACH COACH ! GEORGE WILLCOOKS respectfully acknowledges the liberal support which he has received during the short time his Coach has been running, and soiicits a continuance of the same. The fares by Willcocks’ coach are exactly 3d. per mile ordinary fares, and lid. per mile for Saturday return. They are as under — Longbeach to Ashburton, ordinary 55., return Bs. Waterton to Ashburton, 3s. Gd. ordi nary, 6s. return. Ashton to Ashburton, 3s. ordinary, ss. return. Wheatstone to Ashburton, 2s. Gd. ordinary, 4s. return. SINGLE FARE RETURN ON SATURDAYS. The coach leaves the Booking Office, Quill’s Commercial Hotel, each day at 3.15; Post Office, 3.30. 2920 ECOOKSON, Wills Street, runs the , MAIL COACH from Ashburton Railway Station to Green Street, Alford Forest, and Mount Somers, every Tuesday and Friday, returning Wednesday and Saturday at 3 p.m. For Sale. LAND. LAND. jyj-ESSRS. POYNTZ & CO. have received instructions to OFFER FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY, AN UNIMPROVED F A R M -r of 400 Acres, in one or two lots. The land is of lan? quality and situated within four miles of a Railway Station on the main line 197 a ADVERTISEMENTS received for the GUARDIAN up to 9 p.m. at the scale charges, afterwards at double rates or insertion over the leader |
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MUTINY ON BOARD. At Sydney 7 , towards the close of a sultry day in December, 18—, I was pacing the quarter-deck of 11. M. S. Frigate Herald, when the old quartermaster called my attention to an unusually fine merchantman that was just rounding Macquarrie Point. She was a very handsome clipper, and as she slowly came up before the faint breeze, her sun-bleached sails shone out in dazzling whiteness against the dark forests of gum trees that surround the lovely harbor of Port Jackson. Her long hull, though low and b’.ack, was yet ex ceedingly graceful, and, for a vessel of her tonnage, she seemed to sit lightly on the water. Having nothing io do, I resolved to b« ard her, and accordingly ordered the gig to bo manned. As with long steady strokes we ap proached the vessel, the slovenly way in which they were taking in sail, the general slackness and untidiness of everything connected with her, became painfully ap parent. Not that she was worse than the generality of merchant vessels, hut, leav ing a frigate in the magnificent order and seamanhke condition of the Herald, with out sd much as a ropeyarn out of pdace, the contrast was so very great. On board all was noise, bustle, and confusion. The captain, who received me courteously at the gangway, I was surprised to find, was a young, gentlemanly looking man. In command of these Australian clippers one generally finds rough, bearish old Scotchmen, who take pride in saying that they “ came in through the hawse holes,” by which they mean that they were originally common sailors. Anyone not knowing much about them would never doubt the truth of this favorite boast of theirs.
However, in this case it was entirely different. The captain, as I surmised, was a protege of the ow'iiers, and was ac cordingly placed in command of this fine vessel as soon as he had satisfied the very moderate requirements of the Board of Trade.
He was a most agreeable man, of good education, but totally deficient in any strength of purpose, any firmness of will, or quickness of decision ; hence I saw that he was by no means the right man in the right place. After our first meeting, we were a good deal together whilst the ship was dis charging cargo, and taking in her home ward freight. As I expected, the greater number of his crew deserted in Sydney, and he had to make up the complement from the loafers and villanous riff-raff that abound in a colonial seaport. The day before he was to sail for England he expressed to me his distrust of his new crew ; they were certainly as rascally a lot of ruffians as one would be likely to meet with. Having had considerable experience of the merchant service, I knew tolerably well what these fellows were ; when once out on the High seas, they would be all right; but whilst at anchor anywhere inside the harbor they became nearly un manageable. I therefore volunteered to see my friend out of his difficulties, by accom panying him to the mouth of the harbor, a distance of about six miles, and then returning with the pilot. My offer was gladly accepted. On the following day I went on board just as the half-drunken crew, with much shouting and singing, were weighing the anchor. The fussy little tug-boat lashed alongside was hissing and steaming, and, as soon as the anchor was at the bows, her powerful engine began to move the two vessels slowly out from the circular quay into the stream. Then all hands dropped their work, and swarming up the rigging, greeted the bystanders and the shipping with drunken cheers. And so they con tinued to work spasmodically, and repeatedly leaving off to cheer, feebly and discordantly, anything that was passing. It was only too evident that there would be trouble with them yet, if there should not be uind enough outside the Heads to enable the ship to get clear away to sea that evening. The captain was already as nervous as he could be, and so I said nothing of my fears. It was with much concern for him that I noticed the veering flaws of wind growing every moment fainter and fainter. As we slowly wound in and out amongst the lovely bays of this superb harbor, at every turn apparently landlocked in a different lake, each of a beauty surpassing the last, the wind gradually died away. The golden rays of the setting sun steeped one shore in a glorious flood of warm light, whilst the high cliffs and richly wooded slopes of the other were in dark sombre shade. By degrees the lengthen ing shadows, extending far out into the blue waters, stretched over to the other shore, and enveloped all in a cold grey twilight. ly this time the noisy rattling old tug had taken the vessel within sight of the Heads ; and it being now a dead calm she was brought to an anchor near a reef called the Sow and Pigs, in such a position that she could stand out to see with the first breeze. This done the tug-boat was cast off and permitted to return to Sydney. As soon as the cable was secured the mate reported that the crew demanded grog. The men being already in a half intoxicated state, their request, which was really a demand, was not complied with. This was the beginning of troubles. There immediately followed much mur muring and many growls of dissatisfaction, gradually getting louder and more vehement. Presently angry voices were heard, in fierce altercation with the mates at the very doors of the cabin, and then about thirty of the worst of the crew rushed violently into the saloon, at the farther end of which the captain and I were sitting. They were an ugly-looking mob, some with blue shirts, some with red, many with neither, but nearly all brandishing large open knives. With frightful oaths and-threats, they demanded that the keys of the ‘ lazarette,” in which the spirits are kept, should be given up to them. This, of course, was refused, and they were ordered to leave the saloon. At this they yelled .and shouted defiantly, still de manding the cask of rum. I attempted to speak to them, but my voice was immediately drowned in a torrent of im precation. In the adjoining state-room of the captain’s, a revolver was lying on a tabic. I stepped quietly back, and returned witli it under my uniform coat. The captain then, by my advice, ordered the boat swain to pipe to supper. This command was received by all with derisive laughter and yells of defiance. The time for action had come, so, putting the captain a little aside, I stepped forward, at the same time taking care to let the revolver be seen. The sight of the deadly weapon produced an almost instantaneous silence amongst the cowardly mob. Then, speaking slowly and firmly, I said, “Boatswain, you have been ordered by your,s£»tain to pipe to supper : do so. ” He ang&ered, with a string of oaths, that would .not, and concluded by telling me to mind my own business. Taking no notice of his I again spoke to him, in a tone That implied that I should he as good as my word. “Boatswain,” I said, “I have given you an order ; if you fail any longer to obe/ it, I will put it out of your power to obey or to disobey another order in this world ; for, as sure you stand there, I will send one of these balls through your bend. How, then, what do you say to ' itr
With those words I slowly cocked the revolver, and took a deliberate aim at his head. At the first sound of that disagreeable click of the pistol-look he cried nut, “ For goodness’ sake, don’t fire, sir, 111 do it adding, in a low growl to the others, “It don’t matter, chaps, I know you won’t go no..e the more for’t. ” The boatswain’s shrill whistle then rang out. shaiqily and clearly through the saloon, but no one heeded it, except to greet it with yells and roars of derisive laughter. As soon as I could make myself heard above the tumult, I said sternly and reso lutely— “ Men, you have disobeyed your cap tain, but you shall do as I tell you. (Here there were shouts of, “ Who are you '! Go hack and bully your own men,” and the like.) “ Now, I order you all to clear out of this cabin.” Here again I was inter rupted by cries of, “ Won’t,” and much stronger exxiressions to the same effect. “Very good,” I continued; “you won’t. Well, then, I’ll give 3 7 0 u three minutes to alter your minds ; at the end of that time I’ll blow out the brains of the nearest man, and then the next, and so on.” At this there was a great buaz and talking amongst the men, j 7 ct they showed no signs of moving, but watched me stand ing with the pistol in one hand and my watch in the other. “ One minute has gone ; yon have only two minutes left, and you will have but one more warning. ” This I said keeping m3 7 03' es on the dial of the watch. The crowd received this with a sulky groan, but yet they seemed as if they would stand to their ground. It was strange to see these wild, almost frantic men cowed into a state of dogged silence by one determined man with a pistol. “Two minutes have gone ; I warn you no more. The instant this hand passes the third minute I fire, and the nearest man will he my mark. ” For a few moments more they stood grumbling and growling ; but on hearing the click of the cocking of the pistol they began to waver. Then, comparing the distances of the former men from me, and fixing my eyes steadfastly on one burly fellow, I said in a low tone, as if squeaking to myself, 3 7 et loudly enough to he heard by all, “I think he’s the nearest, yes, yes, by some inches.” At this he cowered down, and began to draw back to give one of his comrades the xireference. He, in his turn, gave way to one an other, and so on, until it was evi dent that no one was desirous of being the foremost, and so they moved oft sulkily out of the cabin. They seemed sadly apprehensive that the last minute would be shorter than either of the two preceding ones, and it was really ludicrous to see how the last half-dozen men tumbled over one another in their hot haste to get out of the saloon. “Alone again with me, captain,” he exclaimed, seizing me warmly by both hands. “Thanks, my dear friend—a thousand thanks. But what an awful risk you have run. Did you know 7 that there was not a single chamber loaded in that revolver, nor a single cap on 1” “ My dear sir,” I replied, “ I knew that perfectly well, but the men didn’t and I trusted rightly that they would not find it out.” Having somewhat imprudently replacod the pistol in the captain’s cabin, we went on deck to calm our minds with some good cigars. (TO HE CONTI SUED.)
CHISPA’S LETTER.
“I am not yet so bald that you can see my brains. ” —Longfellow. A correspondent of the Christchurch ’ “ Press,” who hides his identity under the nom de plume of “ H. 8.F.,” has recently been painting an Utopia, the realisation 1 of which would gladden the hearts of 1 some of my friends in whose substratum matter predominates over mind. He has it that ere weean approach the Millennium, ' chimney-pot hats and trousers and the such must be conspicuous by their ab ■ sence, and men must adopt the well -1 known and airy classical attire Avhich is ! aptly represented by a cipher, and must no longer tax and deterioate his physical ’ endowments to acquire mental proficiency, ' but in the spa v e and not very delicate 1 costume above indicated sit down before his beautifully executed statues of Achilles ’ and Lares and Penites, .and by close association with these models, tnrough ' the agency cf his vision, mould his im ' perfect form into the likeness of these ’ great standards. This result would be very gratifying, but as the necessary con templation of Art is to be accomplished under the homoeopathic protection of a 1 solitary umbrella, and that a small one, the prudery of our nineteenth century is ■ likely to long delay the realisation of this visionary picture. And, worse still, it is contended that matrimony should no longer be a matter of natural selection, but an insurance of the survival of the fittest. The eligibility of each unencumbered young man is to be annually assessed and publicly recorded by a duly qualified medical and athletic assessor, and “a re spectable girl would disgrace herself and ■ her family, would commit a mesalliance,” 1 who allied herself with the holder of a ; low-class certificate. The youth aspiring to hymeneal felicity may be a Solon, a Solomon, a Nestor, or a second David in , those mental attributes which our shallow minds nave learnt to reverence, but un less a correctly chiselled nasal protuber ance and herculean limbs indicate the worth within, his love, if directed to a “respectable’, girl, must go unrequited. Imagine such a dialogue as this (charac teristic of their sex, the youth quotes, the maiden is original) : Youth —Nothing in the world is single, Everything \>y law divine In each other’s nature mingle, Why not I wi h thine ? Maiden —Because, my love, your number’s low, Your nose is flattened at the tides, In your legs there is bow, And many flagrant faults besides. I don’t know whether the Easter review is regarded as a success by military authori ties. Mars did not smile at my birth, and ball-istics are not ray pet hobby, and although I was an unapplauding spectator of the military evolutions which a section of the southern volunteers executed against the shop of a local confectioner, I cannot from that movement pronounce an author!ttaive opinion on the efficacy of the Bashi-Bazouk section of our national forces. They undoubtedly appear pro ficient in the art of sacking, and even this may occasionally be a virtue in a soldier. While on the matter of sacking, I cannot refrain repeating a story which many of my readers will recognise as the oft re peated anecdote of a professional gentle man of military antecedents, who recently in our midst ministered to the relief of the ills to which equine flesh is heir. “ Yes,” he would say, “ I was frightened once; but never risked another such shock to my nervous sensibilities. You know as much about the Maori Avar as I do, although you Avere never there. What with unmouthable Maori names, and being absent on sick leave half my time, I can never remember a single place rightly. But never mind, it Avas someAvhere, and we had done a very fair morning’s Avork, ejecting a feAv Maori Avomen and a patriar chial looking pig from a village, and the majority of our men had abandoned them selves to appropriation, and I joined them. I couldn’t find anything Avorth lifting for a time; you seldom could in those beastly pahs ; but at last I crawled into a hut on my hands and knees, the door being too low to admit of any other mode of entrance. It was pitchy dark, but after a time my raptorial
eyes became accustomed to the light, and my gaze alighted on two saddles and a blanket. 1 went for the lot with filibus tering alacrity, when, oh horror ! 1 viewed for the first time a sight which made my hair stand on end, driving my hat off liko greased lightning, and my blood felt like as if it had been milk suddenly 7 dashed with fifty per cent of vinegar. There, in the opposite corner, were two Maoris loaning against the wall, each with a musket by his side. I hadn’t got so much as a toothpick with which to assist my civilized superiority, and only a very 7 threadbare pair of pantaloons to cover my retreat. I saw no alternative, so I made a rush for it, struck out right and left, and both men went down without a sigh, and I found that th>-y were two bodies that had been dead for some hours, and someone had planted them in an upright position, for what reason I could never imagine. I need hardly say that I scrambled out of the hut as fast as my trembling limbs would carry me, and from that day to this I have never been tempited by thoughts of plunder.
Since my last I have fought and bled for my country, doing the regulation six days’ training ; and a particularly good time we all had of it. The fighting was, of course, against an imaginary enemy, and therefore not dangerous to the attack ing party, who consequently performed heroic feats of valour, whilst the bleeding was, I regret.to state, very considerable, and the wounds were in all cases in the direction—,ix., the finances of the army. Christchurch will not regret having been made a garrison town of, and would, I reckon, like to have perennial Easter En campment. There was a great variety of uniforms —from the dashing cavalryman to the hybrid between a Jack Tar and a beach comber ; some being guady in the extreme, especially the Christchurch City Guards. Most of the Artillery looked very neat, and were all as nearly as pos sible alike, whilst one company in a dead black suit, with no light colors to relieve its somebreness obtained the sobriquet of the “Death Watch.” Most of the In vercargill and far aivay South men affected a light grey suit, and were popularly known as the “ Dandy Grey 7 Russet.” It wasn’t all play at the encampment, and and those who went to it with the idea that they were merely on a visit to Christ church to show their manly forms and fine clothes were proportionately disap pointed when they found, as the Cavalry did that their duties commenced at I past G in the morning, and did not end till half past eight at night, with pirecious few and short intervals between , and they were called upon more than once during the not “ silent midnight hour ” to do pmtrol duty 7. There seemed to be a plethora of officers, epecially from the £south — averaging, I should think, about one officer to 2£ privates. In fact, I rubbed all the band off’one side of my cap owing to the terrible amount of saluting I had to do. As you newspaper men say, “ the resources of the hotels and lodging houses were stretched to their utmost limits.” and on the whole the force appeared to be satisfied with their tucker. Two instances came under my notice where the Irish stew and dry hash cuisine was not ap preciated by the boarders, as a company showed their opinion of the purveyor one morning by holding a funeral service over the viands provided for them. The funeral was conducted with military honors, the band (a German concertina), then the Sergt-major with a fish barrow containing the remains, then the company four deep with arms reversed, marching at the regulation pace, and chanting the “ Dead March in Saul. ” As the cortege wended its way down High street all were visibly affected, the boarding house pro prietor showing his grief in a very demon strative manner. It is currently reported that he had so much affection for the remains that he subsequently acted the part of a resurectionist, and the same edibles did duty in a curry for tea that night. The games on the Saturday were the most interesting of the meeting, especially the head and post practice of the cavalry, the dismounting of the guns by the artillery, and the bayonet exercise of the infantry, the two latter latter being equal to the work of regular troops. The cavalry exercise was considerably marred by the line of gallop ing being directly in the fire of a flaring sunshine. Monday’s review was of course the sight of the meeting, and it may be many years before Christchurch has such a crowd on the course. With the excep tion of the naval brigade everyone con ducted himself in a most respectable manner, but this larrikin corps seem to consider their special mission to be the destruction of anything inoffensive that comes in their way. Having been dismissed for a few minutes’ recreation, they at once gave vent to their exuberant spirits by wrecking sundry property in front of the Grand Stand, and continued their depredations until put to flight by the advent of the left troop of cavalry. Ohispa.
Useful Information.
VACCINATION. By an Act of the General Assembly of New Zealand, il is made compulsory upon every parent to lake his child, within six months of its birth, to the Medical Officer appointed by Government for the district, or to some qualified Medical Practitioner, to have the child vaccin ated, and on the eighth day following to take the child back again for inspection. I’or breach of this law a line not exceeding 40s. may be recovered before any Bench of Magis trates. If the child be properly vaccinated, the Medical Officer or Practitioner is to give a certificate of the fact. If the child be not sus ceptible, or unfit to endure the process, another certificate is to be given, which will clear the patents of the consequences. Children, al though vaccinated, whose vaccination certifi cates are not forwarded to the Registrar of the district are still liable to a fine of 40s. Inno culalion with the virus of small pox is a crime punishable by a penalty of £lO, The word “parent” means father, mother, or other per son having the care, nurture, or custody of the child. SLAUGHTER-HOUSE LICENSES. “The Slaughter-House Act, 1877,” pro vides that “no license shall be issued in res pect of any slaughter-house situated within half a mile from the outer boundary of any borough, unless such slaughter-house has been erected, or was in course of erection for that purpose immediately before the Ist December, 1577. Ifsuchslaughter-houseiswithintheabove described limit, application ior the license must be made to the Council of the nearest Borough. If a slaughter-house is within any County, ex cept as aforesaid, the application must be made to the Council of such county. No license, 'not being the renewal of a previously existing license, shall be issued to any person, unless public notice shall have been given by the applicant for the same, once in each week for one month, immediately preceding the time when such application is to be heard.” MOONLIGHT EVENINGS. The Moon at 3 days old shines till about 8 o’clock. The Moon at 6 days old shines till about half-past 10 o’clock. The Moon at 8 days old shines till nearly I o’clock in the morning. The Moon at 12 days old shines from sun down till about 4 in the morning. The Muon at 15 days old is full, and shines all night. The Moon at 18 days old rises about 9 p.m. and shines till morning. The Moon at 21 days old rises about II p.m. and shines till morning. The Moon at 24 days old rises about 2 a.m. and shines till morning. The Moon at 27 days old rises about 4 a.m. and shines till sunrise. THE HOUSEWIFE’S TABI.E. The following is a very valuable housewife’s table, by which persons not having scales and weights at hand may readily measure the article wanted to form any recipe without the trouble of weighing, allowance to be made for an extraordinary dryness or moisture of the ar ticle weighed or measured : Wheat flour, I pound is I quart. Indian meal, I pound 2 ounces are I quart. Butter, when soft, I pound is I quart. Loaf sugar, broken, I pound is 1 quart White sugar, powdered, I pound 1 uncc ate 1 quart. Ten eggs are I pound. Flour, 4 pecks are 1 bushel. Sixteen large tablespoonsful are I pint. Eight large teaspoonsful are I gill. Four large teaspoonsful are yi gill. Two gills are % pint. Two pints ate I quart. Four quarts are I gallon. A common sized tumbler holds % pint. A common sized wine glass is % a gill. A tca-cup is 1 gill. A large wine-glass is I gill. Forty drops are equal to I teaspoonful. Four tcaspoonfuls are equal to 1 tablespoon ful.
REGISTRATION OF BIRTHS, MAR RIAGES, AND DEATHS. Births. —Parents and all other persons pre sent at a birth, are liable under the Act for Registration under penalty of failing, the occupier of house in which such birth took place is liable. Births are registered free up to sixty-two days, day of birth and of registra tion, both inclusive; afterwards up to six months, on payment of ss. penalty, and after declaration as to truth of particulars being duly made ; and beyond six months only after conviction before a Magistrate, and on pro duction of certificate of conviction signed by Magistrate or Clerk to Bench, and within one month of such conviction. There arc other provisions as to registration of children found exposed, and registration of names within one year of birth. Marriages.—Marriages must be solem nized with open doors, between eight in the morning and four in the afternoon, in the presence of two or more witnesses. Persons objecting to be married by a clergyman, can be married in a Registrar’s office by a Registrar. Persons {desirous of being married must give notice to the Registrar of the district, and take out a Marriage Certificate; but before doing so, must have resided in the district three clear days immediately proceeding the application for certificate. The fees are for Notice and Certificate, £1 2s 6d ; Marriage by Registrar, £1 ; and 2s 6d for Copy of Marriage Registrar. Persons wishing to be married out of the dis trict .in which they live, can only do so by residing in the district in which they wish to be married for three clear days, and obtaining certificate from the Registrar of that district. And persons living in different districts must either both reside for three clear days in the same district, or else obtain two Certificates, viz:—one from the Registrar of each of the districts in which they reside. Any person making false affirmation, declaration, or repre sentation before a Registrar, is guilty of mis demeanour. Deaths. —The occupier of house in which death occurs, and all persons present at a death, are liable for the registration within thirty one days; and failing these, the Undertaker or person so acting, under penalty of £lO \ but any of the persons liable may depute, in writing, some person acquainted with par ticulars required to attend and register; and the person registering ML ST in all cases take to the Registrar the Doctor’s Certificate of Death. In all cases of burial, the Undertaker or person so acting, must return to the Registrar within seven days, the Burial Cer tificate, duly signed by Undertaker and officiating Minister, or two householders pre sent at such burial. Undertakers not return ing such Burial Certificates within seven days are liable to a penalty of *5 : and Clergymen officiating and not signing Burial Certificates are also liable to a penalty of Any person not attending to register, after notice from Registrar is duly given, is liable to a penalty of £2O There are various other provisions defining powers and duties of Registrar, and imposing penalties for neglect in complying with various provisions of tlv> Act,
THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN,. TUESDAY, APRIL . 6, 1880.
Printed and published by Horace John Weeks and Charles Dixon, at, their r Printing Office, East Street, Ashburton, Tuesday, April 6, 1880
Medical. WHO is Mrs. WINSLOW] As this question is frequently asked, we shall simply say that she is a lady who for upwards of thirty years has untireingly devoted her time and talents as a female physician and nurse, principally among children. She has especially studied the constitution and wants of this numerous class, and, as a result of this effort and practical knowledge obtained in a lifetime as nurse and physician, she has com pounded a SOOTHING SYRUP for Chil dren. It operates like magic, giving rest and health, and is, moreover, sure to regulate the bowels. In consequence of this article, Mrs. Winslow is becoming world-renouned as a benefactor of her race. Children certainly do rise up and bless her. Especially is this the case in this city. Vast quantities of the Soothing Syrup are daily sold and used here. We think Mrs Winslow has immortalised her name by this invaluable article, and we sincerely believe that thousands of chil dren have been saved from an early grave by its timely use, and that millions yet unborn will share its benefits and unite in calling her blessed. No mother has dis charged her duty to her suffering little one, in our opinion, until she has given it the benefit of Mrs. Winslow’s Soothing Syrup. Try it mothers, try it now.— Ladies' Visitor, New York City. STEELMAN’S SOOTHING POWDERS FOR CHILDREN CUTTING TEETH. CAUTICN TO PURCHASERS. The value of this well-known Family Medi cine has been largely tested in all parts of the world, and by all grades of society, for upwards of FIFTY YEARS. Its well-earned exten sive sale has induced SPURIOUS IMITA TIONS, some of which in OUTWARD APPEARANCE so closely resemble the ori ginal as to have deceived many purchasers. The proprietor therefore feels it due to the public to give a special caution against the use of SUCH IMITATIONS. Purchasers are therefore requested carefully to observe the four following distinctive characteristics, without which none are genuine : Ist—ln every case the words JOHN STEED.MAN, CHEMIST, WALWORTH, SURREY, are engraved on the Government Stamp affixed to each packet. 2nd—Each Single Powder has directions for the dose, and the words, John Steedman, Chemist, Wahvoith, Surrey, printed thereon. 3rd —The name, Steedman, is always spelt with two EE’s. 4th—-The manufacture is carried on solely at Walworth, Surrey. Sold in Packets by all Chemists and Medi cine Vendors. Sold by Kemptiiokne, Prosser and Co., Auckland, 65c
Medical. F.NO’S FRUIT SALT. THE PHYSICAL BASIS OF LIFE. GOOD FOOD. How to enjoy good food that would other wise cause Bilious headache, disordered Stomach, Poisoned Blood, &c.—use A NATURAL APERIENT. END’S A FRUIT SALT, when taken with water, acts as a natural aperient, its simple but natural aclion removes all impurities, thus preserving and restoring health. If its great value in keep ing the body in health were universally known, no family should be without it. AGGED, WEARY, AND WORN Anyone whose duties require them to under go mental or unnatural excitement or strain — FLO’S FRUIT SALT is the best known remedy. It acts like a charm. It allays ner vous excitement, depression, and the injurious effects of stimulants and too rich food. Its power in aiding the digestion is most striking. It also restores the nervous system toils proper condition (by natural means). Use END’S FRUIT SALT. You cannot overstate its great value in keeping the blood pure and free from disease. ENO versus STIMULANTS. An in sufficient amount of exercise frequently deranges the liver. ENO’S FRUIT SALT is peculiarly adapted for any constitutional weak ness of the liver. A world of woes is avoided by those who keep and use ENO’S FRUIT SALT. —“All our customers for Eno’s Salt would not be without it upon any consideration, they having received so much benefit from tt. — Wood Brothers, Chemists, Jersey, 1878.” Every travelling trunk' and HOUSEHOLD in the world ought to contain a Bottle of END’S FRUII SALT, prepared from Sound, Ripe Fruit, as a Health giving, Cooling, Sparkling, and Invigorating Beverage for any Season. It is the best Pre ventive and Cure for Biliousness, Sick Head ache, Skin Eruptions, Impute Bleed, Fevers, Pimples on the Face, Giddiness Feverishness, Mental Depression, Want of Appetite, Sour ness of Stomach, Constipation, Vomiting, Thirst, &c., and to remove the effects of errors in Eating and Drinking. UNO’S FRUIT SALT.—From the Rev. JtLi Dr Hurst, Vicar of Collorly :—“I have nsed your Fruit Salt for many years, and have verified your statements. The thanks of the public arc due to you for your unceasing efforts to relieve suffering humanity. Long may you live to be a blessing to the world.” ENO’S FRUIT SALT. —“After suffering for nearly two and a half years from severe headache and disordered stomach, and after trying almost everything and spending much money without finding any bench', 1 was recommended by a friend to try ENO’S FRUIT SALT, and before I had finished one bottle I found it doing me a great deal of good, and now I am restored to my usual health ; and others 1 know that have tried it have not enjoyed such good health for years. —Yours most truly, Koisert Humphreys, Post Office, Banasford. ” Agents for New Zealand, MESSRS. KEMPTHORNE, PROSSER, AND CO. VALUABLE DISCOVERY for the HAIR. A very nicely perfumed Hairdressing, called THE MEXICAN HAIR RE NEWER, now being sold by most Che mists and perfumers througoat the coun try, at 3s. Gd. per bottle, is fast super ceding all the old restorers and dyes for the purpose of changing grey or white hair to its natural original color, for it will positively restore the hair in every case of greyness to its original color, with out dyeing it or leaving that offensive smell which most oi the hair preparations of the day do. This preparation lias never been known to fail in restoring the hair to its natural color and gloss in from eight to twelve days. It promotes growth and prevents the hair falling out, eradicating dandruff, and leaving the scalp in a clean, healthy condition. It imparts peculiar vitality to the roots of the hair, restoring it to its youthful freshness and vigor. Daily applications of this preparation for a week or two will surely restore faded, grey r , or white hair to its natural color and richness. It is not a dye, nor does it con tain any coloring matter or offensive substance whatever. Hence it does not soil the hands, the scalp, or even, white linen, but produces the color within the substance of the hair. Read the follow ing from Mr. Nathan Berry, Chemist, Walkden : “One of my customers told me the other day he had had grey hair for thirty-five years, and after using one bottle of the Mexican Hair Renower I sold him, it was restored to and kept its natural color.” It may be had of any respectable Chemist, Perfumer, or Dealer in toilet articles in the kingdom, at 3s. Gd. pi>r bottle.—Prepared by HENRY C. CALLUP, No. 493, Oxford street, London. ENO’S FRUIT SALT. OUT ! ! !
COCKLE’S ANTIBILIOUS PILLS— These Pills consist of a careful and peculiar admixture of the best and mild est vegetable aperients, with the pure ex tract of the flowers of the camomile. They will be found a most efficacious remedy for derangement of the digestive organs, and for torpid action of the liver and bowels, which produce indigestion and the several varieties of bilious and liver complaints. They speedily remove the irritation and feverish state of the stomach, allay spasm, correct the morbid condition of the liver and organs subser vient to digestion, promote a due and healthy secretion of bile, and relieve the constitution of all gouty matter and other impurities, which, by circulating in the blood, most injuriously affect the action of the kidneys ; thus, by removing the causes productive of so much discomfort, they restore the energies of both body and mind. To those who indulge in the luxuries of the table these pills will prove highly useful, occasioning no pain in their action, unless they meet with an unusual quantity of acrid bile and acid matter in the stomach and bowels. To Europeans on their arrival in India or China they are recommended as a preservative against the fatal disorders peculiar to tropical climates. Their occasional use, if com bined with the strictest attention to diet, will be frequently found to remove at once, by their influence over the secre tions, that congestive and unhealthy con dition of the liver which is so often the earliest antecedent of severe febrile and constitutional disturbance. It must be understood that these pills are not recommended as containing any new or dangerously active ingredients; on the contrary, they are characterised by a remarkable simplicity of combination, and whatever merit they may be found to possess depends as much upon the selec tion of pure drugs, and the unusual labor and attention bestowed upon their subse ! quent preparation, as upon the acknow ledged peculiarity of their composition. They are not recommended as a panacea, nor are they adapted to all complaints ; but as a mild and efficacious aperient and tonic in the various forms of indigestion, it will not, perhaps, be an exaggeration to state that they have been resorted to under all systems of diet, changes of cli mate, or atmospheric alternations with an extraordinary degree of success for upwards of seventy-eight years. This celebrated family aperient may be had throughout the United Kingdom in boxes at Is l|d, 2s 9d, 4s 6d, and 11s Od, as well as in India, China, Kcw Zealand, and he Australian Colonies.
Modical. For coughs, bronchitis, in fluenza, COLDS, &c. ■DOWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED. >OWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED. >OWELL : S BALSAM of ANISEED. THE Oldest and Most Effectual COUGH REMEDY. Extraordinary testimo nials. HER MAJESTY S GUN BOAT NETLEY. Wick, Scotland. Dear Sir, — Having bad a most distressing and severe cough, which caused me many sleepless nights and restless days, I was recommended by his LORDSHIP the EARL of CAITHNESS to try your most invaluable Balsam of Aniseed, and I can assure you, with the first dose, I found immediate relief, even without having to suspend my various duties ; and the first small bottle com pletely cured me, therefore I have the greatest confidence in fully recommend ing it to the million. Signed, W. LINZELL, H.M.G.B. NETLEY. ■pOWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEEH -*C Duo de Montabor writes : “ Chateau de Montabor, Aveyron. Sir, —Having suffered for some time from an obstinate cough, accompanied with fever, continuous head-aches, and sleepless nights, I resolved after having vainly tried several other medicines, to have recourse to your BALSAM of ANISEED. I cannot resist, sir, the desire of making you acquainted with the really marvelous results which I derived from it. From the first dose I felt great relief, the bad symptoms grew feebler, the irritation of the throat was calming down, and I recovered the sleep which had nearly left me. The third dose delivered me completely, and I am now completely restored to health. Receive, sir, with the expression of my gratitude the assurance of my distinguished sentiments. TjOWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED, i. “ Sir,—l have for a long time suffered from a severe cough and tried all manner of remedies. Dr. Liberecht advised POWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED; it cured me after a few days. You are at liberty to use this letter in hopes.that others may benefit by it.— I am, Sir, Yours. &c., ALBERT COUNT POTOCKI.” OWELL’S BALSAM OF ANISEED. WILL LOOSEN the PHLEGM imme diately.—The Dean of Westminster’s Verger writes: “I was advised to try the Balsam of Ani ;ecd; I did, and have found great relief. 11 is most comforting in allaying irritation and giving strength to the voice.” Lionel Brough, Esq., the eminent actor, writes : I think it an invaluable medicine for members of my profession, and have always recommended it to my brother and sister artistes. ” 'T'RULY an EXTRAORDINARY EX i. PECTORaNT. —Mr. Edward M. Ullett, of Bury, Hunts., writes to Messrs. Palmer & Son, Ramsay : —•“ Having been in the habit o using Powell’s Balsam of Aniseed for a great number of years, I have great pleasure in bear ing testimony to its incomparable effects as an expectorant. I always find a single dose gives immediate relief, and a small bottle effects a perfect cure.” OWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED.— The effects of one teaspoonful taken in a little water before going to bed is extraordinary’. No family should be without it in the winter. Sold by Chemists and Medicine Vendors throughout the World, is I '/zA and 2s 3d per per bottle ; a great saving in taking family bottles, ns each. Established over 50 years. Prepared only by THOMAS POWELL, Blackfriars Road, London. SK for POWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED SOLD by all CHEMISTS and STORE KEEPERS. Observe the Trade Mark, “Lion, Net, and Mouse.” Wholesale Agents in the Australian and New Zealand Colonies -Elliot Brothers ; Eyers & Solomon ; Felton, Grimwalde, & Co. ; P. and S. Falk, Faulding & Co. , Rocke, Tomtsit, & Co. ; Rosenthall & Co. ; Kempthorne, Prosser, & Co. ; S. II lEFENUNG & Co.; HeMMONS, LAWS, & Co. ; Berkley, Taylor, & Co. ; and all other wholesale houses. Proprietor— Thomas Powell, Blackfriars Road London. KEATINGS COUGH LOZENGES,
ROUGHS, ASTHMA, BRONCHITIS, ACCUMULATION OF PHLEGM. Composed of the purest articles. These Lozenges contain no opium nor any deleterious drug, therefore the most delicate can take them with perfect confidence. Their beneficial effect is speedy and certain. This old un failing family remedy is daily recommended by the most eminent Physicians. (In use nearly 60 years). MEDICAL TESTIMONY, July 25th, 1577. 22, Ccld Harbour Lane, London. Sir, —Your Lozenges are excellent, and their beneficial effect most reliable. I strongly recommend them in cases of cough and asthma. You are at liberty to stale this as my opinion, formed from many years experience. J. Bringloe, M.R.C.S.L., L.S.A., L.M. Mr. T. Keating, Indian Medical Service. Dear Sir, —Having tried your Lozenges in India, I have much pleasure in testifying to their beneficial effects in cases of incipient consumption, asthma and bronchial affections. 1 have prescribed them largely, with the best results. W. B. G, , Apothecary. H.M.S. KEATINGS COUGH LOZENGES are sold by all Chemists, in tins of various sizes, each having the words, “Keatings’s Cough Lozenges ” engrrven on the government stamp. KEATING’S WORM TABLETS, A PURELY VEGETABLE SWEETMEAT, Doth in appearance and taste, furnishing a most agreeable method of administering the only certain remedy for INTESTINAL or THREAD WORMS. It is a perfectly safe and mild preparation, and is especially adapted lor childicn. Sold in tins by all Chemists. Proprietor, THOS. KEATING, London, Export Chemist and Druggist. 271 c GRATEFUL—COMFORTIF G. jppPPS’S BREAKFAST COCOA. “By a thorough knowledge of the natural laws which govern the operations of digestion and nutrition, and by a careful application of .he fine properties of well selected cocoa, Mr. Epps has provided our breakfast tables with ? delicately-flavoured beverage which may save us many heavy doctors’ bills. It is by tne judi cious use of such articles of diet, that a constitu tion may be gradually built up until strong enough to resist every tendency to disease. Hundreds of subtle maladies are floating atcond us, ready to attack wherever there is a weak point. We may escape many a fata shaft by keeping ourselves well fortified with pure bicod and a properly nourished frame.” —The Chit Soviet Gazette. SOLD ONLY IN PACKETS LABELLED JAMES EPPS AND CO Homeopathic Chemists, London,
Business Notices. a®-THIS ADVERTISEMENT SHOULD HE CAREFULLY READ AND RE MEMBERED BY EVERYONE IN TERESTED IN FENCING. THE PATENT OVAL SAMSON FENCE WIRE Has now been before the public for four years, and during that time 5,000 TONS HAVE BEEN SOLD, Giving very great satisfaction, in proof of which we hold numerous testimonials from well-known colonists ; and the demand is daily increasing to such an extent, that numerous spurious imitations have lately been introduced in the various markets of Australia and New Zealand, for the sole purpose of damaging the reputation of the Patent Oval Samson Wire. The Samson Wire Was patented and introduced four years ago in Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, and New Zealand ; and the principal claim set fourth was its being made Oval to prevent fraud. Tet, in the face of these patents, firms —many of respeealtry standing—have, for the sake of a paltry commission, lent themselves to the intro duction of various spurious imitations, which render them liable to actions at law, and annoyance and disappointment to the users. We would point out to intending pur chasers that any persen erecting Oval Wire Fences, other than the Patent Oval Sam son, renders himself liable for damages. The Patent Acts on this point are very explicit ; therefore, after this notice no excuse can be made. Wehave bad instances brought under oui notice where somepersonshave been so un principled as to mix the Spurious Oval Wire amongst the Patent Oval Samson in order to make a sale, and damage the the reputation of the genuine article. We have a groat aversion to take legal proceedings in this matter, but shall be compelled to, in self-defence, unless these practices are at once stopped. The public, when purchasing, are there fore cautioned to see that each coil bears a tin tally thus : PATENT OVAL SAMSON WIRE, IX OVAL ; And the Patentee’s Tally or Trade Mark : M B R IX PADLOCK. Manufactured by the Whitecross Wire Company, Warrington, England. By using the Patent Oval Fence Wire you get a better and cheaper fence than any other, and the best proofs are the imitations already referred to. comprehensive circular as to its advantages, with numerous testimonials from well-known colonists, will be posted to any address on application. The state Forests of Victoria are fenced with the Patent Oval Samson Fence Wire; the one at Cookie is, without doubt, the best Wire Fence in Australia, and people come from great distances to see it. PRICES GREATLY REDUCED. ADDRESS M Lean Bros. & Rigg 3 IMPORTER , 69 ELIZABETH STREET, MELBOURNE. TRADE MARK : - M B R IX PADLOCK. Wo undertake through our agents, to deliver the Patent Oval Samson Wire at any port in Australia or New Zealand, either direct from England or Melbourne. Inquiries by telegram promptly answered. REWARD.—Fencers throughout the Colonies who can give information as to the erection of Oval Wire Fences, other than the Patent Oval Samson Wire, will find it to their advantage to communicate with Messrs. M'Lean Brothers and Rigg, 09 Elizabeth street Melbourne.
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TO PRINTERS. MACHINE FOR SALE. TOR SALE.— One Second-hand Double Demy Tape Printing MACHINE, in thorough working order, with rollers, moulds, &c., complete. This machine has been replaced by a. Double Royal Wharfedale, which necessitates removal of the Double Demy Machine formerly used for printing the “Herald ” and “Guardian,” for hand or steampower. Can be seen and all par ticulars obtained at our office. For a Country Office this Machine suits admirably, as it can easily be turned by hand, for which we have fitted a fly wheel and handle. Ashburton, January 14, 1879 EMPLOYERS requiring any kind of laborers can engage through Herald Registry Office, on payment of Is. in ad vance Price £7O WEEKS & DIXON.
Printers and Publishers. IF YOU WANT NEAT BUSINESS CARD GO TO THE “GUARDIAN” OFFICE IF YOU WANT WELL-PRINTED CIRCULAR, TRY THE “GUARDIAN" OFFICE. IF YOU WANT AN ATTRACTIVE HANDBILL, TRY THE J “GUARDIAN • OFFICE. IF YOU W^tT MAGNIFICENT POSTER, CALL AT THE “ GUARDIAN ” OFFICE. IF YOU WANT ANY DESCRIPTION OF PLAIN OR ORNAMENTAL PRINTING CALL AT THE “GUARDIAN” OFFICE East Street Nort WEEKS & DIXON, PROPRIETORS. c THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN Price Twopence, AN be obtained from the following Agents, who will receive order*. H. M. Jones E. A. Garnett K, Sando D. Williamson M. Guiuney M. Atkinson G. Leadley T. M. Jones & Co J. Lambie Wm. Cox W. Harris J. Davison J. Stephens T. E. Tomlinson P. Tisch A. R. Markham & M. Hudson J. Bowick Intending Subscribers forms, which can be obtained fromjy3yT»f the above Agents. They will also Oblige by stating on the back of the order t® which agent they pay their subscriptiona. The Triangle East Street East Street East Street Wakanui Seafield Wakanui Cre*l Seafield Kyle Rakaia Winslow Westerfield Alford Forest Mount Someie Snread Eagle Unertsey Waterton 5 wilUpleaWtell UP Co. WEEKS AND DIXON, Printers and Publishers |
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ASHBURTON. THURSDAY, APRIL 8, 1880.
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Hotels. BUTLER’S FAMILY HOTEL, ASHBURTON. J. F. BUTLER (Late of Arahura, West Coast) to inform his friends and the public generally that he has opened the above large and commodious hotel, which is situated at the CORNER OF CASS AND HAVELOCK STREETS, And is convenient to the Railway Station. Excellent accommodation for travellers, families, and boarders. f_All wines and spirits of vhe best brands. One of Alcock’s best billiard tables. 965a-4170 JOHN TISCH begs to inform his friends and the public that he has TAKEN THE ALFORD FOREST HOTEL, Alford Forest. First-class accommodation at moderate charges. Wines, ales, and spirits of best quality. Good stabling and paddocks. Horses and buggies on hire. A con veyance meets the 11.35 a.m. train ,at Methven Station, returning at once to Al ford Forest. 5980 THE WHBATSHEAF HOTEL, Wheatstone. Q H. WILLCOCKS, the Proprietor of I the above fine Hotel can now offer Acom modation which cannot be surpassed in any house in Canterbury, and wishes to inform his friends ind the public generally that everything in his pow'er will be done to make his patrons comfortable. The rooms are splendidly furnished and well ventilated. First-class Stabling and Paddocks in connection with the Hotel. Wines and Spirits of the Best Brands. G. H. WILLCOCKS, Proprietor, 138 Wheatsheaf Hotel. Boarding Houses. CENTRAL TEMPERANCE HOTEL, Baring Square (Near Town Hall). T> E-OPENING of the above commo- XA; dious and centrally situated Pri vate and Commercial Hotel. T. BROADBELT, PROPRIETOR, Is prepared to give Superior Accommoda tion to Boarders and the Travelling Public on REASONABLE TERMS. Weekly Board and Lodging ... £1 ' Weekly Board ... ... ... 14s. MEALS AT ALL HOURS. Dinner on Saturday from 11.30. Beds (single), Is. 6d. Private Room for Ladies. 153—624 a Publications. NE W ZEALAND WESLE YAN Published Monthly. TUST ARRIVED, the “ New Zealand •J Wesleyan ” for April. Price Gd Sold at the Herald and Guardian Office, East Street. WEEKS AND DIXON, Agents. AGRICULTURAL PAPERS. rjIHE PUBLISHERS have much pleasure in intimating to the Farmers of the County of Ashburton, that they havejssued a reprint in pamphlet form of a selection of AGRICULTURAL PAPERS
Read before the Lincoln Farmers’ Club, compiled by J. Stanley Bkuce, Esq., Price One Shilling. Orders for the above pamphlet, ac companied by thirteen stamps, should be iddresssed to WEEKS & DIXON, Publishers, East Street. ALMANAC for 1880, printed on a neat card, with Ashburton Direc tory, Postal and Railway Guide, can be obtained gratuitously at the “ Guardian ” OUf
NOTICE TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. WHEN you want any Copper, Zinc, Iron, or Tinware made or re paired, it will be to your interest to con sult JOSEPH HYDE, Moore street, Ashburton, And ho will cure all complaints cheaply. 4690 T. CHAMBERS, jgOOT AND SHOEMAKER, East Street, Ashburton. Boots and Shoes of all kinds Sewn or Repairs Attended To. 48
TIN WALD STORE. JAMES E S C O T T, GENERAL STOREKEEPER, IRONMONGER, DRAPER, &c., Ac., &c. 390 a FINE Cream-Laid ENYELOPES, No, 6 ; extra secure shape, ONLY 9s. 6d. per 1000; 500, 55.; 250, 35., NETT CASH. ALSO, — BANK NOTE AND LETTER PAPER WEEKS & DIXON, DIRECT IMPORTERS, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL STATIONERS, ASHBURTON “HERALD” OFFICE.
T. A. GATES, AB I N E T MAKER, PICTURE FRAME MAKER, JUST ARRIVED. PAPER BAGS, PAPER BAGS. r(ONFECTIONERS, Fruiterers, l Grocers, Drapers, Seedsmen, &c., can be supplied with Paper Bags, all sizes, and Printed or Plain. WEEKS AND DIXON, O OHOOL Requisites and Artist M »te n rials. H. M. JONES, Statioier, Bari Snuare. -piNVELOPES, NOTEPAPER, EN VELOPES, NOTE PAPER.—The ever offered in Ashbm’ton, at the Office. Wholesale Stationery AND UNDERTAKER, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, ASHBURTON, 4 General Printers, East rtreet North.
MARBLE CHIMNEY PIECES— ALL PATTERNS AND DESIGNS. WASHING, WRINGING, AND MANGLING MACHINES-ALL SIZES IN STOCK. Business Notices. IRONMONGERY. IRONMONGERY. CHEAPEST HOUSE IN CHRISTCHURCH. F. CROSS & CO., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL IRONMONGERS, Corner of Colombo and Hereford Streets, opposite Bank of New Zealand, CHRISTCHURCH, BEG to call the attention of their Customers and the public Generally to their varied and well-assorted stock of every description of BUILDERS’ AND GENERAL IRONMONGERY, BRUSH WARE, &c., &c.; also, always on hand, a large stock of Oils, Paints, Paperhangings, Varnishes, &c, ; also, now landing, ex Elmiranda. from New York direct—Two and Three-Pronaed Hay Forks, all lengths ; Two and Three-Bow Hay Rakes ; American Scythe Snathes, Lawn Mowers, and every description of Yankee Notions. FLY TRAPS ! PLY TRAPS ! FLY TRAPS ! BANGES. banges. banges. CHEAPER THAN EVER. < Stocks of Scotch and Leamington Ranges in the Colonies, and are now offering them at considerably reduced prices, and would call the attention of Architects, Builders, and the public generally to an inspection. RANGES —Watson and Gow’s “Etna,” with cast-iron oven and boiler, 3ft wide—£s. Ditto as above, with oven and side boiler, and bright bands and mould, 3ft. 3in. wide — L 7 10s. Leamington Ranges, all sizes, from 2ft. Din. to Oft., and all prices from £4 each. REGISTER GRATES—Fine cast front with brick back—7d. per inch. Ground front and brick back—lOd. per inch. "Wright’s Patent Bivalve, with steel and ormolu bead, all sizes and patterns, from 60s. each. EUBNISHING DEBASEMENT. Being overstocked in this Department we are determined to sell at a little over cost, and give our Customers the benefit of the in creased tarifl, also to make room for ( shipments now landing, and to arrive, we invite recent arrivals and others to an inspection. We have also now landing ex Hurunui—OlL CLOTHS, all Widths ; CARPETS of every description ; HEARTH RUGS ; Hessians, striped for Cabinet makers ; Scrim, &c., Ac. Also, to arrive per Hereford, Pleiades, and other vessels—White Lead, Oils, Varnishes, and Colors of every description. All Goods delivered Free within One Mile of Post Office. Country orders carefully packed, and every attention given. 4520 FURNISHING GOODS'?; OP ALL DESCRIPTIONS. CARPENTERS’ TOOLS AT REDUCED PRICES.
R CULLEN, GENERAL CARRIER . and FORWARDING AGENT, Burnett street, Ashburton. Trains at tended daily, and all orders promptly at tended to. 4COg R. FRANCIS PHILIP O’REILLY, Barrister, Solicitor, & Conveyancer, TANG RED STREET, ASHBURTON, Next Messrs. Orr and Co.’s. 3G20 WM. ANDERSON, SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER, Ashburton, HAS always in STOCK a complete assortment of every description of Saddlery, Harness, Whips, Saddlers’ Iron mongery, &c. , imported direct from Eng land. Goods to order manufactured on the premises of the best Materials, and at SHBURTON Q TORE. The Oldest Established Business in the County of Ashburton. D. WILLIAMSON AND CO., DRAPERS, GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, TEA, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS. The Best House in Town for MEN’S, BOYS’, AND YOUTHS’ READY-MADE CLOTHING. the lowest rates. 11 CELEBRATED BOOT AND SHOE DEPOT. 14
MEDICAL HALL. Established 1874. AMBRIDGE, J. M. C DRUGGIST, FAMILY AND DISPENSING CHEMIST, Has always in Stock— SPONGES—Honeycomb and Turkey Toilet TRUSSES —Common Circular, Cole’s, Sal mon and Ody’s, Mocmain, &c. ELASTIC STOCKINGS Knee Caps, Wristlets, and Anklets ; Abdominal Belts in Silk and Thread, FEEDING BOTTLES—Mather’s, Maw’s, Dean’s, Stocker’s, Ayrton and Saun ders’, O’Connell’s. INFANTS’ FOODS—Liebig’s, Hard’s, Neave’s, Ridge’s, Nestle’s. COD LIVER OILS —De Jongh’s, Lang ton’s, Mbller’s, Foxe’s, Southall Bros. PERFUMERY —Piesse and Lubin’s, Rim mel’s, Gosnell’s, Briedenbach’s, Low’s, The Crown Perfumery Company’s HORSE AND CATTLE MEDICINES. HOMCEOPATHIC MEDICINES—Leath and Ross’s, Turner’s, and Martin’s. TEETH CAREFULLY EXTRACTED. 2 BROWN PAPER, strong, and largo sheets, at s|d. per lb. WEEKS AND DIXON, Stationers, East street North (near the Rail wry Station), Ash burton. CHRISTMAS Number Young Ladies’ Journal, London Journal, Family Herald, Family Reader, Boys’ Standard, &c. Just arrived. H. M. Jones, Sta tioner, Baring Square. / OFFICE and Pocket, Diaries for 1880 j^y^jjLjj^M^JoNES^Stationcr, T Baring
Business Notices. J. R. CHAPMAN, JpAINTER, GLAZIER, PAPER HANGER & SIGNWRITER, Importer of Paperhangings, White Lead, Glass, &c. The trade supplied at lowert Wholesale Prices. 17 Auctioneers, &c. J. E. BUCHANAN AND CO., AUCTIONEERS, LAND AND ESTATE AGENTS, ASHBURTON. PROPERTIES. THE following, amongst other PRO PERTIES, are placed in the Auction eer’s hands for LEASE and SALE:— ASHBURTON— A splendid paddock of 5 acres near Township. Six acres close to N. E. Belt. Sections near Gas Works. House and garden, Burnett St. Capital 4-Roomed House, Peter St. ASHBURTON FORKS— -190 acres with splendid Creek. 200 acres in crop, fenced and sub divided. Good house and out buildings. WAKANUI — 100 acres near Moffatt’s Mill. 150 acres in crop. SEAFIELD — 400 acres fenced and subdivided. 196 acres fenced and subdivided. DROMORE 400 acres fenced and subdivided. Good Stable and Cottage. CHERTSEY— A few Township Sections. 150 acres near Railway.
J. E. BUCHANAN & Co., 4150 Auctioneers. Public Notices. NEW ZEALAND TRUST AND LOAN COMPANY (LIMITED). CAPITAL £1,000,000. £3OO £20,000 READY TO BE ADVANCED UPON FREEHOLD SECURITIES. Information can be obtained upon appli cation to J. C. M‘DOWALL, Manager, 578 g Hereford street, Christchurch. SUMS OF
TO FARMERS. THE UNDERSIGNED are CASH PURCHASERS of WHEAT, OATS, and BARLEY, and are prepared to SHIP WHEAT to the English markets on farmers’ account at the lowest possible cost. P. CUNNINGHAM & CO., 561 g Ashburton and Christchurch. Business Notices. H. M. J ONES, Baring Square, LAW & COMMERCIAL STATIONER, BOOK AND MUSIC SELLER. Toys, Fancy Goods, Violins, Strings, Concertinas, &c. Magazines, English Papers, & Periodicals, by each Mail. Bookbinding Executed with Despatch Insurance. ■\TORTH BRITISH AND MERCAN TILE INSURANCE COMPANY. Established, a.d. 1809. Capital ... ... £2,000,000 Losses already indemnified... £5,000,000 Reserve ... ... ••• £1,156,000 Ashburton Agents—
Business Notices. ALWAYS IN STOCK, A CHOICE A S S_o RaT ME N T OF OFFICE AND HOUSEHOLD STATIONERY* PAPERJBAGS, ACCOUNT BOOKS, DIARIES, &c. To Meet the Requirements of the County of Ashburton, WEEKS & DIXON Are now Importing, direct from the makers, Every description of Commercial, Law, and General Stationery, which they are in a position to supply, wholesale or retail, at prices that will compare favorably with any house in the Colony. The Goods now being opened up include a Choice Assortment of Plain and Fancy Note Papers and Envelopes, and? some very superior kinds. Commercial and Law Stationery! Notepapers in great variety! Envelopes of the newest styles Inkstands and Bottles
Pens and Penholders Pencils and Pencil Cases Account and Pocket Books, Etc. Biscuit Bags Flour Bags Milliners’ Bags. Wholesale and Retail. LIBERAL DISCOUNT FOR CASH. BOOKS (SCRAP, ALBUMS, &c., &c.) Wehave a small lot of the above, and being desirous of clearing out these articles, wo shall be glad to dispose of them at VERY LOW RATES, so as to make room for incoming consigments of General Stationery. WEEKS AND DIXON Saundeks’ Buildings, EAST STREET. ASHBURTON.
Business Notices. CENTRAL SHOEING FORGE, Tancred street, Railway crossing, (Opposite Orr and Co. ’s.) ROBB and BURNS, Agricultural Im plement Makers, General Black smiths, Wheelwrights, Machinists, &c., beg to announce to the public o£ Ashbur ton that they have commenced business as above, and hope to merit a share of public support. HORSE SHOEING GUARANTEED TO SATISFACTION. 5600 GREEN STREET FORGE,” Ashburton Forks. WILLIAM REYELL, Blacksmith, Wheelright, ‘and Agricultural Machinist, HAYING considerably extended his Business Premises, can guarantee all work entrusted to him to be executed in a thoroughly competent manner, and with despatch. 359 g Q H A RL E S REID, ASHBURTON SHOEING FORGE, Corner of East and Dodson streets. A large and varied experience in the manufacture and repair of Agricultural Implements and Machinery, warrants C. R. in guaranteeing sound and satis factory material and workmanship. Horses safely on the spot. and scientifically shod 252 JOHN CANTERBURY FOUNDRY, CHRISTCHURCH, Sole Agent for the M'SHERRY GRAIN DRILLS, Will have on sale for next season a full assortment of these machines, varying from 10 to 17 hoes. Hoes, spring and peg, six to seven inches apart. Reapers and Binders by M'Cormick and Wood. Wire and extras for same. All kinds of plough fittings, shares, &c., kept on hand or cast at short notice. Fencing standards and wire, millstones, grindstones, flour dressing silk, leather and indiarubber belting and hose, reaper sections, machine oils, field gates, horse shoes and nails, rivets, bolts, nuts, plate and bar iron, steel, and every requisite for smiths’ work, all kinds of engine and boiler mountings, boiler and gas lubes, &c., &c. Machinery of every description made on the most modern principles and design. Estimates and drawings furnished on application. Indents to Great Britain or America executed on favourable terms. Sole agent for Aveling and Porter, Rochester, England. 6 and 8-h.p. Trac tion Engines by them on sale. Sole agent for John Wallace and Co., of London and Dundee, manufactures of Rolled Joists, &c. Sizes, prices, and cata logues on application. 312 james McDonald, PRACTICAL TAILOR, East street, Ashburton. A good Stock of Tweeds and Cloths on hai d. Summer Goods open shortly. 172 Conveyances. METHVEN TO ALFORD FOREST. JOHN TISCH begs to inform the pub. lie that his COACH LEA YES AL FORD FOREST DAILY at 9 a.m. for the Methven Railway Station, to meet the 11.25 a.m. train from Christchurch and Rakaia, and returns to Alford Forest at twelve o’clock. Parcels and orders punctually attended to. All unstamped letters taken along the road to be charged at parcel rates. JOHN TISCH, 597 g Alford Forest.
BRICKS. rjIHE UNDERSIGNED having COM. PLETED cheir KILN at Ashburton, arc prepared to SUPPLY BRICKS, equal to any made in the Colony, at any Station up or down. s f Samples to be seen at the Company'i Offices, Ashburton, Rakaia, and Y/inslow 4 W, MONTGOMERY & CO [Limited] 32 TOTARA ! TOTARA ! ! TOTARA !! NOTICE, To members of County Councils, Road Boards, Contractors, and others. THE undersigned desirea to notify that he is prepared to supply SAWN TOTARA '' (or Black Pine) for BridgCk,’’Culverts Slabbing wells, or other purposes, of any dimensions, and in large or small quanti ties to suit customers. ALPHEUS HAYES, Timber Merchant, East street, Ashburton. N.B.—Building Timber, Firewood, Stakes, &c., now on sale at the yards, East street, near Railway station, at' lowest current rates, or can be delivered, at any station along the line direcPfrom the mills. ■ |
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STEAMERS LEAVE LYTTELTON AS UNDER.
Foe Wellington— Each Tuesday, Thurs day, and Saturday. Foe Napier and East Coast—Every Thursday. Foe Picton and Nelson —Each Tuesday and Saturday. Foe Taranaki and Manukau—Every Tuesday. For Poet Chalmers —Each Tuesday and Thursday. Foe Melbourne via Bluff —Every Tues day. Foe Hobart Town —Each alternate Tues day. Foe Sydney —Each alternate Thursday.
MAIL NOTICES.
The next mail for the United Kingdom via San Francisco will be closed at Christ church on April 24, and will be due in London on June 8.
The Ashburton Guardian, COUNTY AGRICULTURAL & SPORTING RECORDER THURSDAY, APRIL 7, 1880.
- Pay Up.—The Borough Council notifies its intention of suing for all rates unpaid after the Ist May. Held Over.—Two Road Board reports, our leading article, and some local matter have been held over.
The Grain at Lyttelton.—During Friday, Saturday, and Monday, 46,000 facts of grain were carried to Christchurch and the port.
Civil Service Commission. —Owing to the amount of work that still lies before the Civil Service Commission, the mem bers are not expected to come as far south as Ashburton until early next week. Sporting.—At the request of several gentlemen interested in sporting matters, Mr. James Wilkie has called a meeting for Saturday night, at Quill's Hotel, to consider the question of holding the usual Ashburton Steeplechases.
A Much Needed Improvement —The bridge over the Wakanui Creek near Hay Smith’s gate is about to undergo a process of renovation, and not before it was (panted, as the wheels of heavily loaded ilrays and wagons have testified of late.
Lecture. —A lecture was delivered last evening in the Templar Hall by the Rev. W. Keall on the “Trial of Ardent Spirits,” to a fair audience. The lecture w'as listened to attentively throughout, and at the conclusion a hearty vote of thanks was accorded to the rev. gentleman.
Celestial Traders. —We notice that John Chinaman, with his alrnond-eye turned to business, is at present engaged in extensive operations in the iron trade in Ashburton. The various blacksmiths in the township are selling all their old horse shoes to John, whobnys them at about LI a ton, bags them up, and sends them o China.
Entertainment. —There will be given, at an early date, an entertainment in con nection with one of onr local churches, which we should imagine will be both novel and interesting. The whole of the details are not yet matured, but we are informed that dissolving views, accom named by a destriptive lecture, with vocal and instrumental music, will form the major part of the programme. Horticultural Society. —A meeting of the Horticultural- Society was” held at Mr. Anstcc’son Tuesday night, when about a dozen members attended. An excellent paper on the culture of grapes in this dis trict was road by Mr. J. Sealy. It con tained information of the practical and useful character that was to be expected
from a professional gardener of Mr. Sealy’s standing, and elicited some dis cussion. After Mr. Sealy had been thanked for his paper, it was announced that the one to be read at next meeting would be the production of Mr. Mayo._ Serve Him Eight. —Mr John Coch rane, known among his neighbors on the Wakanui Creek to be a farmer who treats his land with a view to making it a home
for himself, and to crop it in such a way that the stamina of the land will not be exhausted in a couple of seasons—has met with his due reward. His record from the threshing machine shows that by working h— land properly, and keeping it in "ood heart, he excels any other return yet°recorded. His wheat has turned out 52 and 60 bushels per acre respectively for K . two paddocks. His barley, which by the way, showed the largest return in the agricultural statistics last year, is on this occasion 70 bushels per aci e, and his oats 'on the average about 70. We hope that our readers who wish tb w< rk their farms in a prac’ c\l manm p will take a few lessons from Mr. John Cochrane, and next year vfe may have to record a large num ber of\instances in which the work done will < B keiye.them right.”
Mount Somers Railway.’ —The Mount Somers line will be open for traffic to-day. The Hospital. —Over seventy applica tions for the positions of master and matron of the hospital have been received by the County Council, but consideration was deferred till the arrival of either Mr. Saunders or Mr. Wright, who, together with the Chairman, formed the Hospital Committee. The absence of both gentle men on Commission business left the Committee without a quorum, and Mr. Coster was added to its membership, so that the arrival of Mr. Saunders, with the Civil Service Commission, will enable the appointment to bo made. Masonic Hall. —This fine building has now been completed, and has been taken over by the Committee of the craft from the builder, Sir. George Parkin. In a former issue we noticed the plans of the hall in accordance with which the build ing has been erected. Mr. Parkin has faithfully fulfilled his duty, with the result that the Lodges meeting in it in future will have as comfortable and secure a home as any Masonic Lodge ever pos sessed. The building will be consecrated with an imposing ceremony on the IGth, and a ball will be held in the evening. K' v ‘
Plain Figures. —At the Agricultural and Pastoral Association Committee meet ing on Tuesday, Mr. W. Silcock moved, with the object of promoting honest deal ing, that the Association should pledge itself to support only such tradesmen as marked their goods in plain figures. The motion was not accepted for the reason that the Society could not control its individual members in the direction the mover indicated. But doubtless the hint will be useful to dealers, as a man is always best satisfied with article on which the price is marked in such characters as he can understand.
Ashburton Fire Brigade. —The usual monthly meeting of the Fire Brigade was held on Tuesday, when about a dozen mem bers were present. Captain Wilkie said the state of the finance was as follows ; Cash in bank, L 9 2s. Gd.; County Coun cil grant, LSO ; Borough Council grant, L 25; total, LB4 2s. Gd. Balance due Burt and Co., for fire-bell, Ll 7 12s. 4d., thus leaving the amount of LG7 10s. 2d. at the disposal of the Brigade for uniforms, or any other purpose they might agree to expend it on. It was resolved that Burt and Co.’s balance be paid, and several other small accounts were passed. After considerable discussion as to the best method of expending the balance of funds, it was resolved that an order should be sent to Shand, Mason, and Co. for 25 helmets, 1 dozen keys, and a control ling nozzle, and that belts for the brigade be made by some local tradesman. One new member was proposed and one re signed. A Narrow Squeak. —Regarding the break-down of the case against Skedge well, the man who had a very fair show of being sent to prison for an alleged criminal assault on a woman at the. Wheatsheaf Hotel, the “ Times” says ; “ The woman who was the chief witness for the prosecution gave her evidence most clearly and circumstantially, and, though severely cross-examined by the prisoner, did not vary from her previous statements, or make any damaging ad missions. The Judge had summed up and remitted the case to the jury for their verdict, when he noticed that the jury were more than usually animated in their discussion. His Honor asked if any of the jury knew more of the case than the evidence had disclosed. One of the j ury men said he did, and upon being sworn proved that the female witness re ferred to had perjured herself in one of her replies to the prisoner. This led to further enquiries by his Honor, the result of which was that a constable proved two other denials of the woman to be equally untrue. Under these circum stances the Crown Prosecutor declined to ask the jury for a verdict.”
Oats. —It reported recently that 80,000 bushels had been sold at Waimate for Bid. per bushel. This is now denied. 11,000 bushels were sold a few days ago at Is. 3d.
Proposed Division op the Longbeach Road District. —A meeting of ratepayers in the Tinwald-Winslow district is called by Mr. J. R. C. Graham for Monday, the 10th, in Scott’s Hotel, Tinwald, to con sider a petition to the County Council re questing separation from the Longbeach district.
Fire Brigades on Strike. —At a meet ing of the Wellington Fire Brigades re lative to the stoppage of the Corporation and Insutance Companies’ subsidies, it was resolved that unless a satisfactory ar rangement be come to the eng no-stations be locked up after noon on April 12, and the members requested not to turn out. Gored to Death. —ln Auckland on Tuesday a man named William Streeter, a bullock-driver, was gored by a bullock which he was driving with a dog. The latter bit the bullock in the heel, and the animal turned suddenly and gored the man in the abdomen. He was removed to the hospital, where he died. Streeter was well known in the south.
The Wallacetown Shooting Case.— It will be remembered that some time ago, a boy named Curtis was shot at the Wallacetown (Southland) railway station, and that the principal witness at the in quest was a lad named Cox. The boy Cox lias now been brought up by the police charged with Robert Curtis’ murder, and has been remanded. Resurgam.—The plant of the “ Waka Maori ” has been purchased by Mr. Wobbe. Under his editorship the “Poverty Bay Herald,” which ceased publication during the past few months, will shortly be reissued. A large number of persons voluntarily came forward to assist iu resuscitating the “ Herald.” Black Legs Let In.—At New Ply mouth, Thomas Tait and Fred Earmbsi two men who frequent racecourses with a wheel-of-fortuue, were brought up before the Magistrate, and charged with having maliciously killed four canaries, the pro perty of Joseph Freeman. After hearing the evidence, which was entirely circum stantial, the prisoners were sentenced to six months’ imprisonment with hard labor.
Yankee Grab. —Yankee Grab is to be abolished in California. Tyler lias intro duced in the Assembly a bill which pro vides for the punishment of any saloon keeper, or proprietor of any other place where liquor is sold at retail, who shall allow any game of cards, dice, bagatelle, or other game cf chance to be played for the purpose of determining who shall pay for or who shall not pay for the drinks, and to punish any persons who shall engage in such games for such purpose. Up a Tree.— -The “Manawatu Times" of the 24th inst., spins the following yarn: chanre of Mr. Scott, of the firm of Palmer son and Scott, lately enjoyed the position in all its stern reality, and what is more, the experiences were gained during the floods of the past week. The party were camped down by the side of a large swamp, when the floods suddenly came upon them, but fortunately the old Indian experiences of the leader stood good to them in the time of their need. They first hauled up into the limbs of a tree some planking which had been lying about, next a camp oven, and having erected a kind of staging, there they ate, slept, and cooked for nearly fifty hours, the quartette slumber ing a la sardines, on account of the pres sure on their space, and for warmth and 1, comfort. After their lengthy and en forced captivity, when the water subsided, they again reached terra firma, not much the worse for their serial experiences.”
ASHBURTON AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION.
The general committee of the A. and P. Association met on Tuesday afternoon at 3 o’clock at the Somerset Hotel. The business was to draw up a report for the Annual General Meeting, and for general business. Present—Messrs. F. Guinness (chairman), J. Carter, J. Hunt, D. Wilson, H. J. Weeks, W. J. Silcock, W. H. Zouch, and G. Jameson (secretary). The minutes of previous meeting having been road and confirmed, the correspon dence from Dr. Irving relative to his lecture on bees, which he has kindly con sented to deliver in the Town Hall on Tuesday next, was read. Mr. G undry proposed, and Mr. Carter seconded —“ That the thanks of the Asso ciation be accorded to Dr. Irving for his promised lecture.” The value of bee keeping on a large scale in the district was strongly commended by several gen tlemen.
The committee appointed to get a de vice for a seal had not brought up their report, and it was agreed that Mr. Zouch should submit some devices for considera tion at the next meeting. Messrs J. Carter, 0. P. Cox, and W. H. Zouch, were appointed a sub-committe to draw up a report for the annual general meeting. The Secretary informed the meeting that “ Gazettes ” had been received with notifications re property vested in the Association as an incorporate body, viz. : Reserve of 20 acres near Saunders Bros. ’ mill, and 25 acres at Tinwald.
The question of holding a show for grain, roots, and poultry was considered. It was decided to let it stand over this year, as notice had not been given in time for farmers to reserve samples of grain. It was recommended that timely notice be given next year. Accounts were passed for payment, and the funds to credit showed about sufficient to meet liabilities. Mr. Zouch was ap pointed auditor. Mr. J. Hunt proposed, and Mr. Weeks seconded that the Secretary obtain a legal opinion as to the power of the Association to borrow money for any specific purpose. Carried. Mr. Silcock moved “ That the Secre tar3' compile a specimen copy of an ac credited account sales of a consignment of wheat and wool to London market, so that the members might sec the actual charges to be paid. The copy to be left for re ference.” —Carried.
Several of the mcmbei-s took exception to the limited publicity that had been given to the calling of the last committee meeting which had lapsed, only one gentleman attending. It was pointed out that the advertisement had appeared in one paper only, and it was recom mended to advertise in all three local papers. Mr. Silcock gave notice to move at next meeting—“ That a monthly meeting be held to discuss matters of interest to farmers, giving effect to Rule 15. Also, that in order to prevent the spread of sparrows—clubs be formed throughout the county for their destruction.” Mr. D. Wilson, to move, at next meet ing, that the«shows be held in Ashburton.
The meeting closed with a vote of thanks to the Chairman.
LONGBEACH ROAD BOARD.
Tho usual monthly meeting of the Board was held on Monday, the sth inst. Present—Messrs. Grigg (Chairman), Chapman, and Dawson. Correspondence was received from the Treasury, Wellington, advising that the second moiety of subsidy on rates, L 399 2s. 3d., had been paid. Also from the Bank of New Zealand, Ashburton, ac knowledging receipt of same. Prom Mr. James Studholmo, acknow ledging receipt of Chairman’s letter, to gether with report from Messrs. Wilkie and Cuthbert on the construction and maintenance of the roads at or near Cold stream, and asking that if the district be divided into wards, tho whole of that portion south of the Hinds river should be constituted one ward, or in any case, that the rates paid by Mr. Btudholme, bo spent in a way beneficial to his property. The Board considered that Mr. Studholme’s requests were veryjreasonable, and should be complied with. From the Ashburton Borough Council, asking for payment of an amount of sub sidy said to be due to by this Board. The clerk was instructed to ask for an accurate statement, defining the amount claimed, and to report as to the correct ness or otherwise of tho same.
From Mr. William Manson, asking the Board to make more provision than there is at present for taking away the storm water overflowing out of Ede’s Creek, as his property was much damaged thereby. The surveyor was instructed to inspect the locality and report to next meeting ; it being understood that Mr. Manson will pay half the cost of any work that may be done.
From Messrs. Jones and Bradshaw, of Tinwald, asking that permission bo given them to fill up a hole in the side of the road, close to their store, at the Board’s expense. The surveyor, on being asked, stated that the place was dangerous, and the work was authorised to be done.
The financial report was received and adopted, showing the amount of rates col lected to be as follows :—Of 1878-9, col lected from 31st March, 1879, till the date of division of the district, L3GS 10s.; from then until the 31st March, 1880, Llls 19s. lid. Rates of 1879-80, collected up till the 31st March, 1880, L 1,704165. 4d., so that the subsidy, L2,18G Gs. 3d. can be claimed; and that the debtor balance at the bank was still LI,IBO 4s. 7d. owing to the Board’s share of the LIOO,OOO im pounded land fund not having been yet paid. Accounts amounting to LlO9 9s. 7d. were examined and passed for payment. The Clerk was instructed to write ask ing the Ashburton County Council to pay the Board’s share of the LIOO,OOO, together with interest thereon, with as litle delay as possible, and also to apply to have reserve No. 1442 set apart as a cemetery reserve. The Surveyor was in structed to Call for tenders for flooring and lining the immigration cottages at Waterton, for the sinking and erection of well and pump at the Longbeach immigra tion cottages, and for the removal at per mile of the two immigration cottages near Ashton. The meeting then adjourned.
ASHBURTON WATER SUPPLY.
It will be satisfactory to our readers to notice that the City Fathers have at last resolved upon calling for tenders for a complete and definite scheme for supply ing the township with water for flushing the streets and for fire prevention. On Monday, Mr. Fooks, by the request of the Council, laid before them the plans of a well - developed and cheap means of bringing in a stream from Saunders Bros. ’ mill-raae, which, although not so perfect or of such high pressure as the one de cided upon some eighteen months ago, has the merit of being cheap and to a certain extent effective. Briefly stated, the water supply for the municipality is as follows :—A dam, or weir, will be put across Saunders’ mill-race at the planta tion on Mr. Donald Williamson’s farm, and from that point the water will be led along the gorse fence in an easterly direc tion for about 28 chains, thence along the cross - fence to Winter’s road ; a drain will be cut along that road to con vey the water to the N. W. Town Belt, and then by a pipe led into the Domain, where by a light cutting soiue 20 chains
in length it will be drawn into the dry gully in the Domain nearly opposite the hospital. From that point the old water course will be utilised until the lower end of the Domain is reached, where it is in tended to construct a substantial dam in clay, the surplus stuff on Baring Square on the west side of the railway line being utilised for the purpose; for the' protection of the wall against any possible wash during a nor-wester, a fac ing of boulders will be placed on the upper or west side. The water will then be con veyed in pipes to the post-office corner, which is the highest point in East street, and it can then by gravitation be brought to any portion of the town, at pleasure, through any street to the East Belt. As it is as necessary to get rid of a water supply as to obtain it, provision has been made for cutting an outfall drain along the East Belt, so as to divert surplus and storm water directly to the river. Ten ders are now called for the work, and should the contract fall into good hands, we hope to see a good flow in the water channels within six weeks from this date.
ASHBURTON LIBEL CASE.
The withdrawal of the Ashburton libel case is unquestionably a triumph for the press. While we are glad that a fellow journalist has escaped from the trouble and cost of defending himself in the Supreme Court, and that the result of the" case is almost in harmony with the wish we had already expressed—viz., that the case should end without the necessity of going to Christchurch, we must confess to some little regret that, having gone so far, it should not have been argued out upon its merits. Had the question gone before a jury we should have been able to judge by the decision how far, as a journalist, a man may go in denouncing what he believes to be a wrong without laying himself open to a possible position in the dock as a criminal. But the matter has ended in smoke, and all the fuss in R.M. Court is now of no more value than the fizzle of a schoolboy’s squib. The alleged libeller has been put to trouble and expense that were useless, because, as we have seen, purposeless, and resultless, so far as regards either the clearing of Mr. Crisp’s aspersed character, or any further light thrown on the haziest of all hazy lans, the law of libel. Mr. Crisp has backed out of the case, and as yet we have obtained no reason why he shouldhavedonoso. We aregiven tounder stand that the Crown prosecutor declined to prosecute, we are further informed that this declinature was known to the prose cuting party before the case went to Christchurch at all; and if that be so, then we must set down the whole matter as case of “funk” on the part of Mr. Crisp and his counsel Mr. Joynt. We scarcely think there was any unpre paredness on the part of Mr. Ivess, who now finds himself in the position of having suddenly escaped from an impending troublesome and costly prosecution, while Mr. Crisp still remains uncleared by the Supreme Court of the charge made against him of being an extortioner of money he had no right to claim. It will now be necessary for him to answer the Borough’s question as to why he made those charges of six shillings, when, according to what most of the Councillors believed was the spirit of his contract, the £IOO they owe him was calculated to cover all costs. He refused to explain to the Council, pending the case’s decision by a higher tribunal — having retired from that tribunal’s adjudi cation, the lower tribunal of the Council will now want to know why he made the charges, and who is to make restitution to the parties who had to pay.
A YELLOWBACK NOVEL PRISONER.
At the Supreme Court, Christchurch, on Monday Henry Russell and John Walsh were indicted, the former for having stolen a cheque for Ll 5 from Frederick Redder, and Walsh for receiv ing the same, knowing it to be stolen. The prisoners, who were undefended, pleaded “not guilty. ” Mr. Duncan having led evidence to prove the case, The prisoner Russell handed up a long statement, which created much amuse ment, particularly the allusions to his weakness for the fair sex, and his inter views with the various dramatis personas, which were detailed with peculiar minute ness, in regular yellow covered novel style, allusions to his devotedness to the fair sex being scattered throughout the document. In the course of it he com pared his treatment by Detective Neil in the case to that of Mary Queen of Scots. At the close of the reading of the first instalment, the prisoner handed up a number of sheets, which Mr. Bloxam went on to read. These contained a tirade of abuse of Detective Neil. Like Mr. Silas Wagg, the prisoner dropped into poetry, and proceeded to pour out his abuse on Detective Neil.
His Honor said that the prisoner was taking advantage of his position to abuse Detective Neil ; still, he would not have it said that the prisoner had been deprived of the slightest portion of right to be heard.
The prisoner handed up a number of prose sheets, which Mr. Bloxam proceeded to read. The document, after a romantic description of a night’s repose by the side of the river Avon, where a fearful dream awoke the prisoner, continued for a num ber of pages to abuse Detective Neil. At the conclusion of the document the pri soner once more dropped into poetry of a somewhat peculiar construction, and then went on to describe his peregrinations in search of pretty barmaids. After about three-quarters of an hour of reading, His Honor said that the whole docu ment was a pack of irrelevant, idiotic stuff, and that the prisoner was simply taking advantage of the forms of • law to bring before the jury a document which was simply an insult to the understanding of the whole of the jury. However, if the prisoner desired it to be read he (the Judge) would not stop it. The prisoner having read several more pages of most incoherent rubbish, con cluded by reminding the jury of the re sponsibility they had taken with their oath.
His Honor then summed up, and after remarking that the defence was one of the most extraordinary compounds of imbecil ity, wild rhapsodies, andportionsbordering on blasphemy, he had ever listened to in his life, proceeded to recapitulate the salient features of the case, and concluded by requesting the jury to dismiss from their minds any feeling of indignation which might be aroused by such an extra ordinary farrago of idiotic nonsense as that put forward by Hussell as his de fence, and simply say on the evidence whether they had any doubt that the prisoners were guilty of the offences with which they were charged. The jury, after a short deliberation, re turned a verdict of guilty of larceny from the person against Russell, and of receiv ing against Walsh. Twenty-nine previous convictions against both prisoners were also charged, to which they pleaded guilty. The highest sentence recorded against Russell was six months, ane against Walsh seven years. His Honor said that Russell was simply the most impudent vagabond he had ever met in the course of his forty years’ ex perience of courts of justice. He would be sentenced to ten years’ penal servitude. Walsh, though deserving quite as heavy a sentence, was an old man—seventy-one years of age—and he should not give him a term which would necessitate his passing his last hours in prison. He would be sentenced to penal servitude lor five yeans.
THE DUNEDIN MURDER.
Dunedin, April 6. Butler this morning applied for a change of venue on the ground that the public mind was prejudiced against him. The Judge refused to grant the application, considering that such prejudice did not exist, but granted a postponement of the trial till Thursday week, to enable prisoner to prepare his defence.
ASHBURTON CASES AT THE SUPREME COURT.
Wednesday, April 6. The sitting of the Court was resumed at 10 a.m. HORSE STEALING. James Gardiner was indicted for having stolen three horses, the property of Michael Higgins. The prisoner, who pleaded “ Not Guilty.” was defended by Mr. O'Reilly. Mr. Duncan prosecuted on behalf of the Crown. The evidence was repeated as given in the R.M. Court. Mr. O’Reilly, in cross examining Mr. Crisp, sought to put in the depositions. His Honor obfectod, as they contained inadmissible evidence, the first document was not proved to bo lost. Mr. O'Reilly—l submit, your Honor, it was proved to be lost. His Honor —It is net so in the deposi tions.
M-. O’Reilly—Then the evidence was not taken down.
His Honor—That is an improper obser vation to make.
Mr. O’Reilly—lt is a fact. I simply say that the Magistrate satisfied himself by strictly legal evidence that the document was lost before receiving evidence of it. The evidence now given differs materially as to the loss. lam taken by surprise, and I have a right to observe on it. I shall examine on the depositions as to test the credibility of the witness. His Honor—No doubt you have a right to do that.
Mr. O’Reilly then cross-examined Mr. Crisp as to the evidence in the R.M. Court, when it appeared the first docu ment was a security only, and that Mr. Crisp had no instructions from Gardiner for the absolute receipt. Mr. Branson, the bailiff of the R.M. Court, having given his evidence, Mr. O’Reilly objected to the warrant. It did not follow the judgment, and the judgment already in evidence was clearly bad.
His Honor : On what grounds 1 Mr. O’Reilly : Under section 58 of the R.M. Act, 1867, an order for the return of a specific chattel can only be made when the action is brought in detinue. A claim for damages may be added. This was for damages only. His Honor then inspected the plaint book and warrant, and said it was clearly bad, the magistrate had no jurisdiction ; but he did not see how this affected the case.
Mr. O’Reilly ; Clearly, your Honor, no possession has been proved in Higgins. His Honor : Mr. Crown Prosecutor, there is clearly a question of law here. Mr. Duncan : Yes, your Honor. His Honor: Mr. O’Reilly, you can raise your point by-and-bye. The evidence for the prosecution was then concluded, and Mr. O’Reilly said he would submit that there was no evidence to go to the jury. It was admitted Higgins did not get pos session at the time of the payment of the money, and the warrant was relied on to entitle the bailiff to give possession. The warrant being bad, the bailiff was a trespasser, and could not give a title to Higgins. The presence of Higgins was clearly a trespass. The pro perty must be proved as laid in the in dictment, therefore there was no case to go to the jury. There was no evidence to show that Higgins got possession from a person entitled to give it. His Honor said the question -was no doubt a difficult one; but were not the goods de facto in possession of the prose cutor when the prisoner took them ? Mr. O’Reilly then said he would let the point stand over as he was in a position to prove that Higgins was a trespasser. He would call evidence, and he then ad dressed the jury. He said it way very evident from the evidence already taken that the money was lent by Higgins on the security of the horses and plough, but it was not necessary for him to dwell on that point, because under a duly regis tered mortgage of stock, Friedlander Bros, were the owners of the horses in question, and not only did the property vest in them, but by the 6th section, the Mortgage of Stock Regulation Act the possession was also vested in them. It being therefore clear that Higgins had neither the property nor the possession the indictment could not be sustained. ,
His Honor (interrupting)—Then the defence is that the prisoner has not com mitted the offence charged, but has com mitted another offence. Boni-si
Mr. O’Reilly said that by no means followed. It was assuming entirely too much. The security was simply a second mortgage, and there was nothing to pre vent borrowing on a second mortgage. Mr. O’Reilly then called Hugo Friedlander —I am a member of the firm of Friedlander Bros. In June, 1879, the prisoner gave us a bill of sale over his stock, etc., including the three horses mentioned in the indictment. In February I told Gardiner to take posses sion of the horses, whoever might have them. I did understand that Mr. Branson was the bailiff of the Court, and that he held the horses as such. I told prisoner to take the horses from Mr. Branson.
Cross-examined by Mr. Duncan —I know that prosecutor had some claim on prisoner. F. de 0. Malet, Registrar of the Supreme Court, produced a mortgage of stock—Gardiner to Friedlander Bros., filed 9th July, 3 879. James Gilchrist gave evidence as to witnessing the signatures to the bill of sale.
The prosecutor being recalled, stated that the prisoner at no time told him that there was a bill of sale over the horses to Friedlander Bros., nor did he claim them for that firm.
Mr. O’Reilly then proceeded to address the j ury for the defence. After he had opened his address,
His Honor asked Mr. Duncan whether he thought he could support the charge of larceny on the evidence as now pre sented. Mr. Duncan said that he did not think he could support the charge of larceny on the evidence.
His Honor directed the jury that there was no evidence on the charge of larceny. The jury, under direction of his Honor, returned a verdict of “ Hot guilty,” and the prisoner was discharged. LARCENY. James Stephens was indicted for having, on the 2nd December, 1879, stolen a quantity of drapery, &c., the property of H. C. Turner and another. Mr. Spackman, instructed by Mr. O’Reilly, appeared for the defence. Mr. Duncan prosecuted on behalf of the Crown. The case for the prosecution was that the prosecutor, who is a hawker, -was at the Mount Somers Hotel with his wagon on the date named, and the prisoner, who is also a hawker, was there too, and ex amined prosecutor’s wagon. Ths prosecu tor left the wagon for some time that night, and on returning missed a quantity of drapery. Information was given to the police, and on the 3rd of February the prosecutor went to prisoner’s premises at Alford Forest, and found a large portion of the-jawoperfey alleged to have be«| stp ~-/ \shirts being idcntifie^AM
prosecutor as having been specially made to their order. . , A. Orr spoke to prisoner s good cnarac-
The same evidence as given in the Court below was repeated, and with the facts of the case our readers are familiar. Mr. Spackman called evidence for the defence, and then addressed the jury. _ His Honor summed up and the jury returned a verdict of “ Guilty.” His Honor sentenced the prisoner to eighteen months’ imprisonmert, with hard labor. INDECENT ASSAULT. William Skedgewell was charged with indecently assaulting Elizabeth James. The prisoner, who was undefended, pleaded “Not Guilty.” Mr. Duncan prosecuted on behalf of the Crown. Evidence having been led to prove the offence, The prisoner cross-examined the prose cutrix at some length as to her character. His Honor summed up shortly. One of the jurors (James Forester) slid that the prisoner had asked whether prose cutrix had ever lived with a man named Taylor, and she had stated that she did not. Now, he (Forester) know different. The juryman was sworn, and stated that last year some time he knew the prosecu trix as Mrs. Taylor. She was living with a man named Taylor in Harper street, Sydenham, and in Fourth street. She had credit from witness, who was a butcher, under the name of Mrs. Taylor. She lived with Taylor as his wife, but was not married to him.
His Honor asked the prosecutrix whether she wished to ask any questions.
The prosecutrix said she was not the person at all. The witness Forester said he had no doubt at all as to the identity of the woman.
H. B. Ballinger, another juryman, also testified to the identity of the prosecutrix as the woman living with the man named Taylor. His Honor asked Mr. Duncan whether after this he could hope to proceed with the case.
Mr. Duncan replied in the negative. His Honor asked Mr. Superintendent Broham if the police could give any infor mation as to the alleged attempted suicide of the prosecutrix. Mr. Superintendant Broham replied in the affirmative.
John Briggs, a constable in the police force, deponed to knowing the prosecutrix under the name of Doe. She was arrested in Christchurch some twelve months back for attempting to commit suicide by drowning. She was taken to the lock-up. His Honor asked Mr. Duncan whether there was any case to go to the jury, when the prosecutrix had committed no less than three assignments of perjury. Mr. Duncan said that he would not pro ceed with the case.
The jury, under direction of his Honor, returned a verdict of “ not guilty,” and the prisoner was discharged.
SUPREME COURT SITTINGS.
[by telegraph.] Christchurch, April 6. Peter Martin, for indecently assaulting a child, was found guilty. His Honor, after remarking in the severest manner on the nature of the offence of which the pri soner had been convicted, sentenced him to five months’ imprisonment and to be twice whipped, the first whipping of 25 lashes to be inflicted a fortnight from date, the second 25 lashes one month from the first, pointing out that there was a laxity in parents allowing their children to go at large without some person to look after them.
Bernard ISTeary, for a theft of jewellery from a sleeping man’s pocket, at the Rail way Hotel, Amberly, «n the 10th of Janu ary, was sentenced to nine months’ im prisonmment, with hard labor. W. H. Hudson, for the theft of a re volver from a house in Worcester street, Christchurch, on February 24th, was found guilty, and, being a confirmed thief, was sent to penal servitude for ten years. Barringer, a bank clerk, committed for trial for embezzlement, came up for trial this morning. It was found, after argu ment, that his case must be heard next, and not this session, but the Judge noti fied that bail could be applied for. Wellington, April 6. At the Supreme Court this morning, Frank' Hooke, for false pretences, -was sentenced to nine months ; James Harris, larceny, two years. Alexander M‘ Gregor, forgery eighteen month. The charge against John Thompson, for stealing a cash box and L3O ended in a sentence of twelve months. Wellington, April 7. The Supreme Court was occupied all day hearing the charge of rape against Longhurst, which is not likely to conclude till midnight. George Yackerstaff, who stole a letter from the post office at Carterton', was dis charged on his own recognisances, to come up for judgment when called upon. The charge of rape against George Long hurst is now proceeding. Prisoner’s counsel applied for leave to the jury to visit the shed in which it was alleged the offence had been committed. The Judge refused, as it would be exceedingly incon venient for himself and counsel to visit the spot, and there would be difficulty in pre venting communication with the jury. However, if later on he found the prisoner would suffer by their not visiting the shed, he would allow the application. Auckland, April 7.
At the criminal sessions, Walter Rat cliffe, obtaining a marriage certificate from the Registrar under false declaration, was acquitted. Five true bills were re turned against J. C. Young for larceny of public money.
CORRESPONDENCE.
We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expressed by our correspondents.
THE WATERTON DOG CASE.
To the Editor.
Sir, —In your paper of April 1,1 notice a letter signed “ Robert Anderson,” in which he attempts to correct some errors in the report of your contemporary on the case of Anderson v. Fleming, at the R.M. Court on the 23rd, with the view of making clear to the public the justice of his claim. Has he done so 1 He states his first claim was to rescue his dog. This statement I flatly deny. Instead of coming for his dog, he sent me a bill for LlO, with a summons pinned on to.'it. . , . . With regard to the great insult I gave to Mr. Anderson, I had not spoken to him previous to the case being heard, nor since that night. The next point involves a mathematical question, which I will leave with Mr. Anderson, taking it for granted that he has measured the distance between his house and mine. According to his showing, I stated the distance to be a mile and a-half, whereas I stated it to be three-quarters of a mile or a mile. But evidently Mr. Anderson is, like Paddy with his minutes, not particular about a handful of chains. Then Mr. Anderson takes exception to my witness. That witness is my wife and his own sister. If he were manly he would be ashamed to even attempt to fix an un truth upon his own sister. What my wife did say was that the night of the 4th March was as light as moonlight. If Mr. Anderson loves the truth so much as to stand or fall by it, in the first place, he ought to state it.—l am, <&c., William Ft .bmvc.
THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, THURSDAY, APRIL 8, 18^
NOTICE TO FARMERS. f~jpHE undersigned will be prepared to treat with fanners and others in Ashbur ton, every Wednesday and Saturday, for the PURCHASE of GRAIN, or SHIP MENT on ACCOUNT of GROWERS. JOSEPH CLARK. February 28, 1880. 550g*
THE NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY AS started about five years ago. The proprietors at first in tended to manufacture for the Trade only, but, owing to the persistent op position of importers and Shop keepers who could make a better profit on the imported article, they were compelled in self defence to open Branches for the sale of their goods direct to the public. In this they but followed the example of some of the largest manufacturers at home, and the Public, by purchasing at the undermentioned Branches, will SAVE THE PROFIT OF MIDDLEMEN, AND OBTAIN A SUPERIOR ARTICLE. Invercargill Christchurch Wellington Dunedin Ashburton Auckland Timaru Wanganui Napier A SINGLE GARMENT WHOLESALE PRICE. BRANCHES. Oavnaru Nelson New Plymouth AT W. SPARROW, Manager, Ashburton Branch, 588g* New Zealand Clothing Factory. |
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LATEST FROM EUROPE. [Reuter's). London, April 1. Three per cent. Consols, 98§ ; brandy, 10s. 6d. It is announced that Sadi Ali has been appointed sovereign ruler at Candahar under British protection. Bombay, April 5. A report has reached here from Cabul that Mahomed Jan, the leader of the Afghan tribes at Gluznee, has been killed. AUSTRALIAN. (Reuter's Telegrams.) Sydney, April 7. The following further exhibition awards have been announced:—Walton for basils, and Burt, of Dunedin, for refri gerators, both first class. Burt’s refrige rator was also commended. In the Legislative Council last night, the Education Bill was passed through Committee. Melbourne, April G. There is a good demand for milling oats. A cargo of Mauritius sugar has been sold at a decline of 15s. for whites and 10s. for vellows. Mauritius advices dated March 24 state that the sugar market is firm, but there is little doing. Tonnage is scarce ; freight, 325. Cd. New Zealand milling oats are worth 2s. 7d. to 2s. Bd. In consequence of short supplies there is good enquiry. Sailed —Tararua, for New Zealand. She grounded at the entrance to the Yarra, but it is expected she will float off at mid night. King George’s Sound, April 6. The P. and O. Company’s s.s. Siam, with the imvard Suez mail, arrived here to-day. Brisbane, April 6. The revenue of Queensland for the past quarter shows an increase of L 30,000 com pared with the corresponding quarter of last year. There has been a saving in the expenditure to the extent of L 29,000. INTERPROVINCIAL. Auckland, April 7. The German war ship Bismarck is ex pected here early. She left Sydney on the 3rd. Tire house and store at Russell, in the occupation of William Greenleaf, has been burned down. The store was insured in the South British for L 159. The Colonial has has a risk on the stock, but the amount is unknown. A party of Thames visitors went to see Sir George Grey, and were heartily w el coraed. He is in excellent health, and gave a donation of hooka to the Thames Public Ajfcjary. He stated his intention of>'iaißng- Canterbury and Invercargill to address his Southern constituents in re- to numerous invitations. Wellington, April 7. _ An inquest on the fatal fire at Awharaiu commenced this morning. Steps are being taken here to form an ice company. An inquiry, instigated by John Hauli nan, was held to-day touching the con duct oi Mr. Whitelaw, superintendent of i • j 7: syl , um - c °unter charge has been laid by the latter. The proceedings were private. O AMARU, April 6. Seven stacks of wheat were destroyed
l»y fire at Awamoko on Sunday night. It is believed they were set fire to. They were insured in the National for Ll5O ; South British, LISO ; and New Zealand, Ll5O.
A farmer named John Robertson, while returning home last night, was thrown from his horse and picked up insensible. He never recovered consciousness and died at ten this morning.
Dunedin, April 6.
Gorman’s Kirtleburn Hotel, nine miles from Cromwell, has been totally destroyed by fire. It was insured in the Union office for LSOO.
Invercargill, April 6. A prisoner named Wilson, undergoing a sentence for forgery, died in gaol yester day.
The Railway Commission were inter viewed yesterday, by a deputation which claims the Seward Bush Railway. A nunrber ot witnesses were subsequently ex amined.
Guthrie and Larnach’s sawmill recently destroyed by fire is to be rebuilt. At a meeting of the Reform Association, a letter was read from Sir George Grey to the effect that as soon as he recovered he will visit Christchurch, and come on, if the Association wish, to Invercargill. Invercargill, April 7. Louis Schmoll was charged at the Police Court with discharging a pistol at his wife Sophia. The pistol burst in Schmoll’s hand, but the bullet inflicted a wound in the forehead of his wife, but not a dangerous one. The attack is attributed to jealousy on the part of the husband, who was remanded for a week.
Four Invercargill riflemen are likely to be expelled from the volunteer force for insubordination at the Review. One never appeared on parade all the time the corps was in Christchurch. A large number of residential claims have been lodged with the Southland Re gistration Officer. The regulation prohibiting engine drivers from making up for lost time between stations, has been revoked. While in force the trains never arrived to time, which caused much dissatisfac tion.
Barnard’s cowshed, burned down at Makerewa, caused a loss of L6O. It was .uninsured. Boys were seen near during the day. The steamer Ino arrived yesterday with a cargo of Preservation Inlet cojd, in tended to give a trial on the railway. It is said to be equal to Newcastle. While at Chalky Island, West Coast, the crew of the cutter Cygnet found a figure-head and cannon, supposed to be long to the Jack A. Frost, which sailed from here sixteen years ago, and has not since been heard of.
GENERAL ELECTIONS AT HOME.
{By cable from Reuter's Agency.) London, April 5,
The returns of the elections, so far as known, show that 271 .Liberals and 111 Conservatives have been elected, giving a majority of 131 to the Liberals. The total number of seats gained by the latter is 59, and their majority is already sufficient to make them quite independent of the Homo Rule Party. It is generally thought to be quite probable that Mr. Gladstone will not accept office should the Liberals come into power. The election for Middlesex took place to-day, and resulted in the return of the two former members, Lord George Hamilton and Mr. 0. E. Coope. Mr. Herbert Gladstone, a son of the ex- Premier, who contested the election, was defeated. Mr. Gladstone has been elected for Mid lothian by a large majority. In the elections now proceeding the net Liberal gains are G2. Dublin returns one Home Ruler and one Liberal. The Hon. R. Lowe has been re. elected for London . University. The “ Times,” in a leading article, states that it has reason to believe that the Ministry will resign before Parliament meets.
AMATEUR HEATHEN.
(Nau York Times.) The small boy who has been well and piously brought up hates the heathen, though policy compels him to conceal his feelings. He envies the heathen small boy, and at the same time looks upon him as a selfish and remorseless absorber of Christian pennies. This is natural and inevitable. The small boy is told that his heathen contemporary goes constantly bare-footed, wears very little clothing, is never washed, never goes to school, and is never taught anything that is good and useful. Moreover, the heathen small boy lives in a country where tigers and other delightful wild beasts abound, and where the exciting spectacle of a widow burning to death in company with her husband’s corpse —an attraction which no circus in this country has had the enterprise to offer —is simply exhibited free. Of course the small boy of Christian lands envies the blessed lot of his heathen brother, and would give worlds had he too been born a heathen. Now, when the envious small boy is compelled to give 50 per cent, of his pennies to the heathen, he feels that it is both unreasonable and unjust, and his anger burns against the heathen small boy, who, although rolling in every kind of heathen luxury, meanly absorbs the scant wealth of small boys who have the misfor tune to be born in Christian countries. He cannot avoid noticing that the grown folks who think that he should give one half of his pennies to the heathen, do not divide their own property in that way, and he never drops a copper in the col lector’s box without feeling that he is the victim of moral black-mailing. Now and then there arises a small boy with a gigantic intellect, and a degree of courage which marks him as a born leader of his race. It is the exceptional small boy of this variety who heads expeditions against the Indians and organises gangs of juvenile highwaymen. That these enter prises do not meet with success is due to forces beyond his control, but they dis play the greatness of his intellect and the boldness of his character. Of this type of small boy is Master Jaggars, of North Meri den, Conn., -who lately devised an ingeni ous and entirely novel scheme for arresting the flow of American copper coins} towards the heathen pockets of juvenile Indians. Some two months since Master daggers, who had painfully accumulated the sum of 25 cents, with a view to an expected circus, was compelled to consecrate 15 cents to the hated small boys of India. It was this last of a long series of pecuniary outrages that determined him to take a bold stand against missionary assessments, and he therefore summoned a mass meet ing of small boys on Sunday afternoon at Deacon Pratt’s barn, ostensibly with a view to rats, but really to propose a plan of defence against heathen encroachments. Master Jaggars made a moving speech, in which he glowingly described the luxury in which the heathen small boy wallows ; “ He ain’t washed, and he can wear just as little cloze as heserrainter. There ain’t no school for him, nor no Sunday, you bet. He can go swimmin’ every day, and can just lay off on the bank and see the crocodiles scoop in washerwomen and such. Then his back yard is chuck full of tigers and hippomusses, and no end of snakes, and he can steal his dad’s gun and shoot ’em out of the back window. This is the chap that rakes in all our money, and I say it’s mor’n we ought to stand. Now, I move that we all turn heathen ourselves: The folks can’t make us wash and go to school if were heathen, and the other boys will have to put up their money for us." It is needless to say that this speech was received with tumultuous applause.
Howls of execration went up as the luxuries of the hated heathen were de scribed, and the proposal to adopt heathenism as a profession was unani mously supported. A slight temporary opposition was manifested by Master Sabin, who main tained that, in order to become heathen, they must first have their eyes put out— a theory that was founded upon a misin terpretation of “ the heathen in his blind ness.”
The objector, however, was soon con vinced of his error, and expressed there upon a hearty desire to become'? heathen. The details of the scheme were all arranged by Master Jaggars. A plaster bust of Mr. J. S. Tilden was decided to be ugly enough to servo as an idol, and the amateur heathen placed it on an empty barrel in the barn, and bowed down to it with much gravity. They discarded all their clothing except a towel twisted around the waist, and blackened their entire bodies with burnt cork. There could be no doubt that they were very successful heathens in appearance, and, as it was late in the afternoon, they resolved to spend the night in the barn ; to break fast on the spoils of Deacon Pratt’s orchard, and to attend Sunday school in a body, in order to collect tribute from the Christian boys. The Sunday school opened as usual the next morning, although the absence of eleven boys created a good deal of re mark. Soon after the exercises had begun, the teachers were astounded at the entrance of Master Jaggars and his ten associate heathen. It is only fair to say that the heathen behaved themselves with as much propriety as their professional duties wmuld permit. Master Jaggars advanced to the super intendent, and remarked : “If you please, sir, we’ve all turned heathen. There ain’t ,no foolin’ about it. We’ve got a first-class old idol, and we don’t believe in nothing no more. So, if you please, sir, will you please tell them Christian boys to fork over half of all the money they’ve got, and to remember how blessed it is to consecrate it to real genuine heathen. ” There is no instance on record in which s heathen has been converted as quickly as w r as Master Jaggars. The superinten dent held him by one ear, and at the tenth stroke of the cane Master Jaggars re nounced his heathenism, and promised to smash his idol and return to the Christian faith without a moment's delay. The other heathen, alarmed by the fate of their leader, went to the barn, washed themselves, resumed their clothing, and went home with sober countenances, sing ing missionary hymns. The North Meriden revival of heathenism was a disastrous failure, but nevertheless the boldness and originality of the scheme devised by Master Jaggars must command our wonder and admiration.
SINGULAR DISCOVERY.
Early one morning recently a lad en gaged in repairing the drain of the house No. 23, Via dells Stelletta, Rome, found a little shiny piece of metal, and put it in his pocket, waiting for the chance of showing it to some connoisseur. In the meanwhile, a good deal of the dirt from the drain was carted away in the direction of Porta Angelica. The lad had his piece examined by a goldsmith opposite, and he was just receiving twenty francs for it, when the head mason and owner of the house, who had heard somehow of the affair, came to stop the bargain at the right moment. Search was made imme diately on the spot, and 142 gold coins were found scattered between the drain and the walls of the house. Policemen were sent after the cards ; they overtook them just outside Porta Angelica, examined the contents, and found forty-two more coins, to the great amazement of the drivers, who had no idea they were removing gold from such an unexpected mine. The treasure num bers consequently 184 gold coins, of the largest size, perfectly fresh, as if they had just been taken from the mint. The period to which they belong goes from 1450 to 1550 ; the earliest are of Pius 11., the others are of Innocent VIII., Alex ander VI., Julius 11., Leo X. Hadrian VI., Clement VII., and Paul HI. Nearly one-third belongs to Clement VII., a few coins to the Viscountis Milan and the Wladislaws of Hungary. I am sure some were engraved by artists worthy to vie with Dontello or Benvenuto; they are of exquisite beauty. The next day Mon signor Casali, the owner, was offered 30,800 francs for the group. Of course he refused. The treasure was not concealed carefully in one single spot ; the pieces lay scattered in more than 1,000 cubic feet of dirt.
Total Abstinence in High Places. — Captain Le Roy, of the Auckland Naval Brigade, retired from the presidency of the Volunteer banquet on Monday even ing (says the “N. Z. Herald”), because his teetotal principles would not permit of his. giving a toast. The gallant captain errs in good company—that is to say, if he errs at all. A grand banquet was given the other day to Lord Chelmsford by the Merchant Tailors’ Company, and to their honor he drank nothing but water. The fact got publicity in a rather curious fashion. The Master of the Company, in presenting his accounts, had an item respecting a filter. The Court was sur prised, and wished an explanation. The Master explained that at their last ban quet so many of the guests, among them Lord Chelmsford, Lord Thesiger, and the Bishop of Bedford, drank water, that he felt justified in ordering the filter in ques tion. Truly this is a sign of the times.
THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, THURSDAY, APRIL 8, 1880.
For Sale. FARMS FOR SALE. IMPROVED FARM of 5G4 Acres, near Dromore. IMPROVED FARM of 400 Acres, Seafield. 544-Acre Block of UNIMPROVED LAND, adjoining Winchmore Railway Station. Easy terms. Apply to 590 g GUFF & GRAHAM. CORN SACKS FOR SALE, by the undersigned. E. Pavxtt, East street, Ashburton. G72g FENCING WIRE AND STANDARDS. The undersigned have FOR SALE all numbers of Fencing Wire. Guth rie & Larnach’s Co., Limited, Man chester street, Christchurch, opposite the Railway Station. 6730 if* "WWW——— Lost. A Brown Mare PONY, about 13 hands high-, no brand visible, Finder will be rewarded upon giving information to 659 a SAUNDERS BROS. TEN SHILLINGS REWARD. LOST from Ashburton, Bay Hack MARE, Branded on near shoulder, wart on near flank. Apply, E. Cook son, Livery Stables, Ashburton. 6GBo LOST. LOST— From Seafield, about 120 ewes chiefly cross-bred, also three rams, all branded Jjj on off shoulder. Any person giving information that will lead to their recovery to Mr. James Brake, Seafield, or to the Herald and Guardian offices will be rewarded. 670 a
Public Notices. A GLAND, CAMPBELL, AND CO., Auctioneers, Land, Stock, and General Agents. WOOL AND GRAIN BROKERS, Christchurch, Ashburton, and South bridge. We beg to inform our constituents and the public that we have made arrange ment® with Mr. W. R. Boyle to take charge of our Ashburton Branch, and to act as our Agent there. Mr. Boyle will make arrangements for Sales of Stock, Farms, &c. , and is au horiaed to receive and pay all moneys on our behalf. The fortnightly Sales of Stock, &c., at Ashburton and Tinwald, will be held as heretofore. Account Sales rendered with care and promptitude. ACLAND CAMPBELL, & CO. W. R. BOYLE, 228c-6520 Ashburton. Y. R. OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR OP ELECTORS. Ashburton, March 19th, 1880. of application to be placed on the Electoral Roll of the Coleridge Dis trict can be obtained at this Office. C. PERCY COX, 627 g Registrar of Electors. Y. R. MOUNT SOMERS BRANCH. mHIS Branch will be OPEN for grain X traffic on THURSDAY, Bth inst. Consignment notes and full particulars as to working can be obtained at the Railway Stations, Ashburton and Tin wald. FREDK. BACK, General Manager, General Manager’s Office, Christchurch, April 7th 1880. 293c-6770 RE JAMES STEVENS’ BANKRUPT ESTATE, ALFORD FOREST. ALL persons indebted to the above estate will require to pay their ac counts at once to Mr. John McDonald, at the Store, Alford Forest, whose receipt will be sufficient. All accounts not paid on or before the 12th April will be sued for without further notice. ANDREW ORR, G24g Trustee. NOTICE. ANY person TRESPASSING in pursuit of Game on the Lagmohr Estate will be prosecuted. 276c-G94c DONALD M'LEAN. ASHBURTON AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION MEETING. THE Annual General Meeting of mem bers will bo held at Shearman’s Hotel on TUESDAY, the 13th April, at 3 o’clock. Members are particularly requested to attend. GEO. JAMESON, 67Gg Secretary. ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. NOTICE is hereby given that all Borough RATES NOT PAID by Ist MAY next, will be sued for imme diately after that date. By order, CHARLES BRADDELL, Town Clerk. Borough Council Office, 6th April, 1880. 33-290c-6780 Business Notices. J 0 S E P H WARD, FAMILY BUTCHER, Wakanui Road, near Post Office, is A CASH PURCHASER of POULTRY and NATIVE GAME, which will bo sold at Reasonable Prices, at his Shop, near Post
Office. 6720 McSHERRY DRILLS. SHIPMENT of these celebrated Drills is expected shortly to arrive. They will range in width from 6 feet 6 inches (12 Hoppers) to 10 feet (17 Hoppers). Orders taken by the undersigned, FREDK. PAVITT, Ashburton, For the SOLE AGENT, JOHN ANDERSON, “3460-2400 Canterbury Foundry. NEW TAILORING ESTABLISH MENT. CRAIGHEAD & Co., MERCHANT TAILORS, HAYE 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 Cotter 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 his efforts to please, he is prepared to guarantee a perfect lit in every case. TANCRED STREET, (Next Orr and Ox’s. CRAIGHEAD & CO. 982 a ASHBURTON STEEPLECHASE T the request of several gentlemen, I hereby convene a meeting on SATURDAY EVENING, at 8 p.m., at Quill’s Hotel, to consider the advisability of holding the usual Autumn Steeple chases. MEETING. 6910-289 c JAMES WILKIE, Hon. Sec. Ashburton Racing Club.
J. E. Buchanan and Co. PEREMPTORY CLEARING SALE. BALANCE OF BANKRUPT STOCK. Messrs, j. e. buchanan & Co. have received instructions from the trustee in the estate of James Stevens to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, At the store (late in the occupation of the above) ALFORD FOREST, All the remaining STOCK-IN-TRADE. The store has been sold, therefore every line must be cleared. SALE on WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14. Commencing at 11 a.m. J. E. BUCHANAN & CO. 674 g Auctioneers.
TO FARMERS, GRAZIERS, AND OTHERS. SALE OF FIRST-CLASS LAND. Messrs, j. e. buciianan & co. have received instructions from the freeholder to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, At the Chertsey Hotel, on TUESDAY, 22nd APRIL, At 2 p.m., The whole of that valuable FARM, being R.S. 2G021 and 26030 situate at Kyle, comprising 400 AOKEB 400 Of first-rate land. The land is all in excellent condition for cropping next year. The property adjoins that of Messrs. Lambic, Gordon, and Buckley, and can be sold in one lot or, if desired, can be sub-divided. Terms most liberal, at Sale. For further particulars apply to the Auctioneers, 675 a J. E. BUCHANAN & CO.
H. Matson and Co. CLEARING SALE. HORSES, IMPLEMENTS, &c. Messrs, h. matson & co. have received instructions from Mr. Godfrey, who is leaving for England, to sell by Public Auction on TUESDAY, APRIL 13th, 1880. At the Ashburton Yards, 1 Chestnut Horse 1 Brown Horse 1 Bay Mare 1 Bay Mare IMPLEMENTS, 1 H. H. Horsby Plough 1 Set 3-leaf Harrows 1 Cambridge Roller 1 Reid and Gray Sowing Machine 1 Reid and Gray Dray and Frame Swingle Trees &c., &c., &c. 6170 Tenders. ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. ffOENDERS are invited for the con -1 struction of CHANNELS from the Mill-race at Mr. Williamson Homestead to the Domain ; also, for an OUTFALL DRAIN on the South-east Town Belt ; and for other EARTHWORKS, FLEM ING, PIPE-LAYING, and CONCRETE WORKS in connection withjhe proposed Water Supply. Plans and specifications may be seen at the Borough Council Offices, and tenders, accompanied by a Deposit of £5, to be delivered, on or before Four o’clock on SATURDAY Afternoon, April 10, at the Town Clerk’s Office. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. FOOKS & SON, 695o —288 c Borough Engineers.
TO BUILDERS. nnENDERS required for BUILDING 8 8-roomed HOUSE at Seafield. Plans and specifications can be seen at the office of Messrs. Edmiston Bros, and Gundry, where tenders will be received up to noon on Saturday, April 10. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. 678a-478c mENDERS are invited for CROPPING J- 430 Acres of land at Ohertsoy, in one or tw r o blocks, for one year, 150 acres stubble, the remainder skim ploughed. Tenders received till March 31st. G. SILVESTER, Chertsey. Or J. SILVESTER, 6560 Springston, MOUNT HUTT ROAD BOARD. TENDERS. TENDERS are invited for the following works : No. I—Formation, full width, from south corner of section 2521 G +o dry creek at Broom Park. No. 2—Chertsey road, formation, 20 feet wide, and picking stones off same. No. 3—Shingling No. 2, 25 yards to the chain, about three miles. No. 4—West Coast road, formation, 20 feet wide. No. s—Shingling No. -4, 25 yards to the chain, about three miles. No. G—Lowering places .on the main Rakaia road, to allow storm water to cross. No. 7 —Fencing gravel pits. Tenders, addressed to the Chairman at the office, Methven, will be received up till noon on Thursday, the Bth, and £5 per cent. deposit required on the work ten dered for. W. B. COMPTON, 679 a Overseer. WANTED, TENDERS for PLOUGH ING 400 acres of stubble land on the Hinds, contract to be complete by July 31. To be ploughed 6 inches deep and 10 inches wide. The contractor to have the use of a sevenstalled stable and house. Tenders to be sent in not later than Saturday, 17th April, at noon, to H. MOFFAT, 285c-6760 Wakanui Mill. NEW PRINTING MACHINERY, ' FOR J>RINTING LADIES’ AND GENTLEMEN’S VISITING CARDS FROM COPPER PIATE. Specimens and prices on application at the EVENING HERALD AND GUARDIAN OFFICES, ASHBURTON.
Edmiston, Gnndry & Co. THURSDAY, Bth APRIL. By order of the Bail iff of the R.M. Court. 5 STACKS OF OATS, 5 STACKS OF BARLEY. For absolute sale. Messrs, edmiston, gundry, & Co. have received instructions to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, ON THURSDAY, Bth APRIL, At Messrs. Cannon Bros.’ Farm, on the Old Ashburton Road, near Ohertsey, 5 Stacks of Oats, containing about 800 bushels 5 Stacks of Barley, containing about 1000 bushels. Sale at 2 o’clock. EDMISTON, GUNDRY, & Co. 688 g Auctioneers. H. Matson and Co. ASHBURTON. GRABAT CLEARING SALE OF TWO FIRST-CLASS FARMS AND FARM STOCK. Messrs h. matson & Co. have received instructions from Mr. Benjamin Ede to Sell by Public Auction at his Farm, lit miles from Ashburton, ON FRIDAY, APRIL 9th, 1880, _ 15 draught mares and geldings, in cluding prize-takers; draught stallion Heather Jock,good stock getter and excellent worker; several farm drays, Yankee wagon, a very large quantity of first-class chicken wheat, 100 well-bred pigs (extra good), 75 head of cattle including milch cows, springers, and fat and store young cattle ; 1,100 sheep, store ewes and wethers, and a large .number of sundries, too numerous to particu larise ; harrows, ploughs, harness, etc., etc. Also, at the same time and place, Seafield Farm, containing 234 acres of very good agricultural tural land, situated in the Waka nui district, sub-divided into two paddocks, securely fenced, well watered, and all in stubble. Terms easy at sale. Also, under instructions from Messrs. Clark and Ede, they are autho rised to sell that splendid farm lately the property of Mr. James Johnstone, and known as Rox burgh, and situated on the Ash burton Forks, and containing 230 acres. Roxburgh Farm, if ■well looked after and tilled pro perly, is the best 230 acres in the Upper Ashburton. Terms easy at sale. Land sale takes place at 1 o’clock. Lun cheon at 11 o’clock. Clearing sale at 12 o’clock sharp. H. MATSON & CO., 636 g Auctioneers. R. Davies & Co. SALE BY AUCTION AT AN EARLY DATE. FARM AT SEAFIELD, In the occupation of Mrs. Dannihy. RDA' VIES & CO. have received in 1, structions from Messrs. R. M‘Ker row and Co., as agents for the vendor, to sell, BY PUBLIC AUCTION, At Ashburton, at an early date, unless previously disposed of privately, That WELL-KNOWN FARM situa ted in the Seafield district, and now in the occupation of Mrs. Dannihy, consisting of 62K ACRES OF GOOD ARABLE LAND, Viz.; 230 acres broken up, 75 acres of which arc in turnips 230 acres wheat stubble 150 acres barley stubble, And the balance consists of a garden and avenue, planted with blue gum trees.
The property is ring fenced, sub-divided into three paddocks, with live fences. There is also a good well, whard, and other improvements. Terms at sale, or on application to MESSRS. R. M'KERROW & 00., Rakaia; or R. DAVIES & CO., 689 a Auctioneers, &c., Rakaia. IMPORTANT SALE. OP HORSES, FARM IMPLEMENTS, . LAND, &c., &c. EDA VIES & CO. have been favored with instructions from the trustees in the assigned estate of E. A. Powis to sell, BY PUBLIC AUCTION, At Rakaia, on FRIDAY, the 9th of APRIL, Immediately after Messrs. Bluett and Co. ’s sale, the following stock, &c., 1 Bay Horse, Duke 1 do do, Prince 1 Grey Hack 1 Double-furrow Plough, by Reid and .Gray 1 Dray, do 1 Saddle and Bridle 1 Set Leading Harness 1 Saddle and Breeching 4 Collars 1 Stove and Utensils 1 Movable Wooden Hut 2 Valuable Building Sites Also, on account of other vendors, 500 good sound-mouthed Merino Ewes and Wethers 1 Double-furrow Plough, by Ransome and Sims And sundry other articles R. DAVIES & CO., Auctioneers, &c., 690 a South Rakaia. Public Notices, Ashburton agricultural AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. BEES AND THEIR MANAGE MENT. DR. IRVING, Of Christchurch, has kindly consented to LECTURE On the above subject, in the ASHBURTON TOWN HALL, On TUESDAY, 13th APRIL. All persons interested in the subject are invited to attend. AD M I S,S lON FREE. GEO. JAMESON, 273c-CBlct Secretary.
Business Notices. Guns! Guns! Guns! POWDER. SHOT. CAPS. OER AND CO. JJAVE now on hand a very fine assortment of BREECHLOADING DOUBLE AND SINGLE-BARREL GUNS,
And as these have been imported direct from the manufacturers, we are prepared to Sell at the most Reasonable Prices— From £2 10s. to £25.
Public Notices. TO FARMERS. mHE undersigned axe CASH BUYERS Of Wheat and other Grain, or will make LIBERAL ADVANCES On shipments to London on grower’s account. DEERING’S TWINE BINDER. NOTICE TO FARMERS. have this day APPOINTED MESSRS. FRIEDLANDBR BROS. SOLE AGENTS for the DEEDING TWINE BINDER for the county of Ashburton. MASON STRUTHERS & CO. Christchurch 10th. February, 1880. The Deering Twine Binder AWARDED GOLD MEDAL At Ashburton, six machines competing. THE DEERING TWINE [BINDER took the SPECIAL PRIZE at the Oamaru trial etc. yy AYING been appointed sole agents for the above machines, we are now
prepared to TAKE ORDERS for the coming season. As only a LIMITED NUMBER can be supplied, all who wish to make certain of securing those favorite machines fo next season should order before the depar ture of next San Francisco Mail. FRIEDLANDER B R P. S AGENTS FOR THE COLONIAL FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OP NEW ZEALAND SOLE AGENTS FOR : THE CELEBRATED ALTHO'USB SELF - REGULATING WINDMILLS, , |
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MUTINY ON BOARD. The captain going below shortly after wards, came quickly on deck again, and with consternation plainly visible in every feature, whispered to me— “ The revolver is gone—they have stolen it. We shall have more trouble to night. What are we to do now ?” “You are right,” 1 replied, “we have not done with these rascals yet ; and it seems that they have the power in their own hands now, that mustn’t be. Quick ! get me pens, ink, and paper. ” These were soon brought, and I wrote the following letter : Ship , oft' tile Sow and Pigs Reef. Send the Pinnance immediately, with a dozen marines, with their arms and ball cartridge. Let the boat’s crew have their side-arms, revolvers, and ammunition ; send mine as well. There is mutiny on hoard—expect an outbreak every moment. We must take them by surprise, therefore see the oars well muffled. The boat is to approych the ship’s stern, keeping her three r lasts in one, so as to be as much out of sight as possible. The officer of the boat is to enforce strict silence on nearing the vessel. Lose no time in carrying out these instructions.
Having signed this, and addressed it to “ The Commanding Officer H.M. S. Her ald,” the next consideration was as to the means of sending it; there -was the difficulty. Our only chance was a passing boat. We watched anxiously for some time and at length we heard a very merry pleasure party, singing as they pulled hack after a day’s sca-tishiug. To my shout of “Boat, ahoy !” nothing but the echoing rocks and hills answered. Just as we were losing hope, and the boat was passing away, I gave a louder hail, and I knew that I was heard, for tln-.y stopped singing, and the monotonous splash of their oars ceased. Then there came a lazy “ Hul-10-ah!” across the water.
“ Give me a passage on shore,” I sung out at the top of my voice. They seemed for some time to debate whether they should or not, but presently a hail of ‘ ‘All right” was returned, and they pulled in the direction of the ship. As they came alongside I stepped over the gangway into the boat, and was glad to find that the boatman was well known lo me as a man I could trust. I slipped the letter into his hands, and told him in a whisper to take it with all haste, as there was a mutiny on board, and that that was all I wanted.
By this time the crew were leaning over the buhvarks watching us, as well as they could in the uncertain starlight. The old boatman saw at once the posi tion of affairs, and with consumate address said in a bullying tone, “ Oh, it’s you, is it I 1 knows you ! I don’t have no navy gentlemen in my boat though ; so I guess you can go back aboard, just as quick as you like ! I won’t give ’eo a passage ashore, so I tell ’ee, Mr. Quarterdeck Jack !”
This was received by the men with roars of laughter, and 1 pretended to re monstrate with the clever old salt, who only continued, “There, don’t I tell ’ee it’s no use a-argyfyiug, for I won’t take ’ee ashore. Mutiny aboard, says yon 1 why you mcn-o’-war folks calls everything mutiny, you does , and if there is mutiny aboard, why you’d better stop and see it out. Come now, just get out o’ my boat, for liwon’t take ’ee ashore—my colonial oath I won’t.” Again the crew of the merchantman shouted with delight, and greeted me with derisive laughter as, with apparent reluc tance, 1 returned, to all appearances baffled. Thinking that those laugh best who laugh the longest, I rejoined my friend on the poop. The ruse hadsuceeded admirably; none of the men for a moment divined my real object in calling the boat alongside, nor suspected that I had so well achieved my purpose. So far the best had been done, but no assistance could reach us under two hours at the least. It was an anxious time. The men were gathered together about the forecastle talking with a savage earnest ness ; they showed no disposition to turn in peacefully, but on the other hand seemed to be only consulting as to their next course of action. Thus a long tedious hour passed away. To keep them quiet for another hour the captain, by my advice, threw them a sop in the shape of some bottles of rum, which they received with ironical cheers. This was a desperate expedient, for although it had the effect of making them for the time more contented, there was no doubt hut that in the end the spirit would only make them more potvaliant and mutinous. However, we trusted that before then the pinance would have come to our assistance.
Anxiously we sat at the stern-port, in tently listening for the sound of the muffled oars. It was quite dark, nothing could be seen or heard but the drunken brawling of the crew on deck. By degrees they became noisier and noisier, their conversa tion principally turning on that infernal naval 1 sutenant. as they were pleased to design ite me, and what they intended to do with him. Some suggested “ keel-hauling” him ; others a dose of his favorite cat-o’- nine tails ; whilst many advised making a target of him for a little practice with that revolver which had previously so cowed them all. Again, many thought that he would look well whilst dancing on nothing wliilst hanging from the foreyard-arm— that is to say, if one could judge from the roars of laughter that this provoked. All this was not particularly pleasant for the individual in question, so that we wei'e not sorry when we heard the welcome plash plash, plash-plash of the pinnace’s oars. A few minutes sufficed for her to pull s lent’y up under the stern, a few more saw the men safely entconsed in the after state-cabins, to which they gained access by means of ropes lowered out of the stern-ports. And they arrived none too soon, for the captain and I had hardly seated ourselves at our old places in the saloon, when the same unruly mob burst in as before. In answer to the captain, they said that they did not mean to harm him, and all they wanted was that man-o’-war officer, and without him they would not leave the saloon.
To.which the captain replied with un wonted firmness —
“This gentleman is a guest of mine, and I must first know what you want with him.”
The boatswain then, as spokesman for the rest, said, “Waal, we don’t ’zactly know yet what we do want with him, but you can bet your jolly oath that we’ll make it pretty lively for him when we do get hold on him.”
Here there wei’c shouts of “Ay, that we will“ Hang the beggar;” “Stick him up and shoot him“ Feed the sharks with him,” and numerous other playful suggestions of a like nature. “ In that case.” said the captain, “not a man of you shall lay a finger on him, so you’d better clear out of this at once. ” “ Avast there a bit,” replied the boat swain, “not so fast, my hero, not so fast. That man taught me a lesson just now, and I’ll just larn it to you now.” At these, word? he produced the very same revolver, and with a malicious grin, he took a deliberate aim at the captain’s head, at the same time saying, “How, my -fine feller, if you don’t change your mind, in three minutes I’ll blow your brains first’, and his’n arterwards. Them’s the right words, arn’t they mates? I thought I’d Tamed the lesson pretty well I aint got
a watch, I know, but I can guess three minutes ncas enough. But I’ll tell ye what I have got, and that is a'pistol as is loaded this time, there’s no gammon about it.”
Tliis speech of the boatswain’s was evi dently considered cxtremly facetious, for the men roared again and again with drunken laughter, and they chuckled with a fiendish glee over the game that they thought they now had entirely in their own hands.
“ So then,” said I, “ you rascals won’t leave the saloon when your captain orders you to. I see that I shall again have to make you.” This produced cries of “You make us,” and howls of derision. “ Stop a moment,” I continued , “you want me, do you ? Well then, here I am, and as much more of the same sort as you like.” At these words I opened the doors of the state-cabins, and giving the orders, “ Ready, present,” a dozen rifles were levelled at the head of the braggart boat swain. With a cry of baffled rage and amazement, he dropped the pistol from his grasp and begged for mercy. The rest ran like a flock of frightened sheep. The ringleaders and those who had been the most troublesome were soon secured and placed in irons. The next day saw them safely lodged in Sydney Gaol, where they remained for periods of from two to ten years. The captain of the merchantman was more fortunate with his next crew, and made a good run to England. (oonluded.)
THE FARMER.
A Preventive Treatment of the Cattle Plague.
(From Dell's Weekly Hfessenger.)
A gentleman, well-known in England a few years ago, as a breeder of shorthorns, has communicated to us the particulars of a system of preventive treatment, which, in his own herd and in the herds of a few of his neighbours, to whom he mentioned the system, has proved eminently effica cious. The mode of the treatment is founded on the assumed fact that fermenta tion of the blood is essentially the nature of the disease. The antidote is hypo sulphite of soda. The above herd, before the introduction of the plague, consisted of valuable high-bred short-horns and ordinary farm stock. The disease first manifested itself in one of the latter, having been conveyed, it is supposed, on the clothes of a man who had been in con tact with infected stock on another farm, where several cows had died. The herds man then had the directions for treatment furnished to him, but he only treated the pedigree cattle. These, although no pro vision for their isolation was attempted, all escaped contagion, while every one of the ordinary stock, which had not been subjected to the treatment, died. The alleged specific is—simply hyposulphite of soda—slbs. dissolved in 100 gallons of cold water, which, thus impregnated, should be the ordinary drink of the cattle so long as the danger of infection remains. In order to test in the severest possible way the efficacy of this mode of treatment, a cow which had been subjected to it was placed among a number of infected animals, without receiving the slightest harm, and is now in perfect health. There is no risk of injury, the above gentleman states, attending the use of hyposulphite of soda, according to this prescription, and the preventive may with safety be administered to young calves in their milk. The ordinary price of hyposulphite of soda is about 6d per lb, but wholesale it will not cost more than 20s or 22s per cwt. The manner of application, too, has the merit of simplicity, and the preparation involves but little trouble. Attempts to cure may do harm, by conducing to the spread of infection. Endeavors to pre vent disease are not open to this objection. We earnestly recommend a full and fair trial of the treatment.
How to Save Liquid Manure.
{Prairie Fanner .)
An inquiry has come to hand in regard to the value of liquid manure—the urine of domestic animals —and the simplest mode of saving it. When it is recollected that it is to the urine in it, that barnyard manure chiefly owes its fertilising proper ties both as regards nitrogene and salts, the value of liquid excrementary matter will he appreciated. Some of the most eminent authorities deny that thei'e is any available nitrogene in horse manure. In 100 pounds of barnyard manure when it has been properly cared for, as has been found by anaylsis, there are sixty-live pounds of water. Of the remaining thirty live pounds twenty-five are inert carbona ceous matter, leaving but 10 per cent of inorganic substances and 0. G of nitrogen as true fertilising matters. This, it must be borne in mind, is based upon good manure, and not such as has been thrown from stables and subjected to sun and rain which drive out and leach out about everything which will cause a plant to grow, leaving little or nothing that is
soluble. But urine, rotted with water contains a large quantity of nitrogen, and many valuable salts also, already dis solved and suitable at once for plant food. The urine of all animals is very much alike in chemical constituents.
For preserving the liquid, various methods are employed. The floors of the stalls in which the animal stands are laid with a slight incline, from which the urine runs oft’ into a small gutter immediately in the rear of the stall, and is conveyed to some receptacle provided for it under, or very near, the barn. The following description of such a tank was recently given by Professor G. 0. Caldwell : “First of all, a suitable water-tight covered receptacle must be provided, which should be deep rather than shallow, and have a capacity of ten to twelve gal lons for every adult animal in the stalls, on the supposition that it will be emptied once or twice a week. This tank may consist simply of a hogshead sunk in the ground ; but it will be cheaper in the long run if built of stone, laid in a mix ture of coal-tar, pitch and sand, liquefied by heat, or of brick first warmed and soaked in tar, and then laid in the same manner. The tank should have a banking of clay. A supply of water should be provided in addition to that coming from the stalls, which may he turned into the tank at pleasure; with this the manure can he diluted before it is applied, and the manure pile can be kept moist, for it is poor policy while making liquid manure to let the solid manure burn up by too rapid fermentation.”
The urea which exists in urine consti tutes its chief value, and when the latter begins to ferment, the former changes into carbonate of ammonia, and escapes rapidly into the air unless means to prevent it are employed. The tank should be kept covered, and sulphuric acid, plaster, or peat, can he mixed with it, to prevent the ammonia from passing off, which will be detected by its pungent odour When it is desired to apply it to the field or to the crops light carts or hogsheads are employed. ,
THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, THURSDAY, APRIL 8, 1880
Printed and published by Horace John Weeks and Charles Dixon, at their Printing Office, East Street, Ashburton, Thursday, April 8, 1880
Walking at Sea. —Walking matches at sea have been tried on board a British steamer bound for Ceylon in order to vary the tedium of the lengthy voyage. A six days’ match was begun by fourteen gen tlemen one Monday morning at 6 a. m., the course being from the forecastle ladder tb the stern and back, counting as a lap, and was carried on most enthusiastically during the first day, over 35 miles being accomplished. Blistered feet, however, were speedily produced by the unwonted exercise, and by Saturday only two pedestrians remained on the track. ,
Building Materials. Ashburton steam saw mills SASH AND DOOR MANUFACTORY. G. PARKIN, Proprietor, BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR. Moore Street, Every description of Timber and Budding Materials in Stock and supplied on most reasonable terms. Plans prepared and Estimates Given on the shortest notice. 2G Business Notices. BREAD!BREAD! Co-operative Bread and Biscuit Factor}'. Triangle, Wakanui Road, Ashburton. A. THIELE, BEGS to inform the public that ho is now in a position to SUPPLY BEST BREAD, Gd. per 41b. loaf, unsur passed. Delivered daily to all parts of the Borough, also, Confectionery, &c. Mixed Biscuits reduced from Is. to Bd. per lb. Wedding Cakes made to Order. 986a-5700 TO FARMERS, LIVERY STABLE KEEPERS, SPORTING MEN, AND OTHERS OWNING HORSES. GEORGE KIDD, Moore Street, BEGS to announce the fact that the PRICE for SHOEING hacks and light draught HORSES is now REDUCED to 7s. per set, and that all horses of this description will be specially attended to by himself. Horses liable to cut are shod on a prin ciple of George Kidd’s own invention, which has proved an effectual cure for brushing. All kinds of blacksmith’s work, and repairs to agricultural machinery of any description done on the shortest notice. GEORGE KIDD, 75c-526a Moore street, Ashburton.
GRAIN. ROYSE, STEAD, & CO. are prepared to PURCHASE GRAIN or to make ADVANCES ON GRAIN consigned to them for sale or ship ment. C. PERCY' COX, Agents for ROYSE, STEAD, & GO., 493 g Ashburton. A. J. WHITE’S STEAM CABINETMAKING AND FURNITURE ESTABLISHMENT, CHRISTCHURCH, Will be found one of the most convenient in New Zealand. THE Stock being so varied, that pur chasers may at once select any Article they can possibly require, suitable for any class of House. This will be found an IMMENSE ADVANTAGE TO COUN TRY CUSTOMERS Thus saving time, trouble and expense. 589 g Conveyances. THE LONGBEACH COACH ! aEORGE WILLCOCKS respectfully acknowledges the liberal support which he has received during the short time his Coach has been running, and soiicits a continuance of the same. The fares by Willcocks’ coach are exactly 3d. per mile ordinary fares, and l|d. per mile for Saturday return. They are as under— Longbeach to Ashburton, ordinary 55., return Bs. Waterton to Ashburton, 3s. Gd. ordi nary, Gs. return. Ashton to Ashburton, 3s. ordinary, ss. return. Wheatstone to Ashburton, 2s. Gd. ordinary, 4s. return. SINGLE FARE RETURN ON SATURDAYS. The coach leaves the Booking Office, Quill’s Commercial Hotel, each day at 3.15 ; Post Office, 3.30. 2!)2g ECOOKSON, Wills Street, runs the . MAIL COACH from Ashburton Railway Station to Green Street, Alford Forest, and Mount Somers, every Tuesday and Friday, returning Wednesday and Saturday at S^p.m. For Sale, LAND. LAND. POYNTZ & CO. have received instructions to OFFER FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY, AN UNIMPROVED FARM of 400 Acres, in one or two lots. The land is of fair quality and situated within four miles of a Railway Station on the main line 197 g ADVERTISEMENTS received for the GUARDIAN up to 9 p.m. at the scale, charges, afterwards at double rates for insertion over the leader
THE GARDENER. NOTES FOR THE PRESENT MONTH, BY A PROFESSIONAL GARDENER. APRIL. KITCHEN GARDENING. The principal crops will now he either all sown or planted, and the encourage ment of their growth the object of atten tion ; but, where omitted last month, Onions, Cabbages, Cauliflowers and Turnips should be sown at once, to insure success. If not done before the middle of the month, it is better to defer sowing until spring. Where Brocoli have been planted during summer months, and grown freely, growers would find it very advantageous to cut the roots, which is easily done by inserting the spade under each plant. For instance, go clown one side of the row and .come back on the other. Care should be taken not to cut too close to the plant. Brocoli treated as above will resist the frost much better; for by choking its growth at this season it gets hardy as a natural consequence, and will come in ready for use much earlier than it would if not disturbed. Earth up all crops of growing Celery. Care should be taken not to allow the earth to get in between the leaves, which is done by holding up the leaves with one hand, while with the other, use a piece of slate or other flat tool to draw the earth carefully round each plant, which keeps all the leaves together until you have followed with the spade and banked up. Care should also be taken not to earth up too much at once, as it only tends to weaken the plants. By treating as directed, say once in ten days, the trouble will be well repaid by the pro duction of fine heads of blanched Celery for either cooking purposes or desert. Make a general clearance of all ground not wanted for present sowing or planting. Dig in in a rough state, so that it will be exposed to the action of the weather. Dig Potatoes ; gather Onions, as they r'pen, and store them in a dry place. Vegetable Marrows and Pumpkins should also be gathered as they ripen, and stored in a dry, warm place for winter use. Wlion properly stored they will keep nearly all winter, and are much prized when such vegetables are scarce. Strawberries may now be planted from the runners. Either make new plots 01- fill in any blanks in old beds or borders. After selecting plants for all new planta tions, let all the runners that remain be trimmed off, care being taken not to cut off all the leaves, as is too often done not only by amateurs but by persons calling themselves professional men. It is most barbarous treatment, as it tends to weaken the plants and the result —the following summer —is that there will be little or no fruit. Having got the runners and w-eeds cleared, put a good covering of well decomposed manure over the bed, and let it lie on the surface. Don’t dig it in, as is the general practice. In this way it nourishes the plant at the root and mulches the ground in summer. r AiVJ » JLXL Plant Bulbs of the following kinds — Hyacinthus, Crocuses, Snowdrops, Liliums, .Narcissus, Jonquils, Daffodils, and Tulips —any of the above. For window decoration, plant in pots in a good mixture of loam, rotted manure, and sand. Plunge the pots in sand, and keep them there until the bulb begins to grow, when it might be removed to where it is required to flower. To those who desire an early display of annual flowers, by a careful reserva tion of those self-sown which abound at this season in great numbers, and sow ing again in spring, the flower garden can be kept going from early spring until late in autumn. All tender plants, such as Geraniums, Cinerarias, Cupheas, etc., that have been turned out during summer should now be brought in and housed to protect them from frost ; and all herbaceous plants that have done flowering cut down, so as to give the garden a neat appearance. requires little care at this season, further than gathering the fruits as they ripen, and keeping the ground clear of weeds, but where young fruit trees have been planted last year the ground should be kept dug round them and free from weeds, as, by keeping the ground loose, it en courages the growth of wood, keeps the trees healthy and bettor able to resist the attacks of blight. It only too often hap pens that trees are planted, and that once done, they are never looked near again ; and still those to whom the trees belong wonder why their trees do not grow like their neighbors’, w r ho cultivate them, in a proper manner. A few trees properly cultivated is much better than a larger number cultivated indifferently. Advice to mothers.—Are you broken in your rest by a sick child, suffering with the pain of cutting teeth '! Go at once to the chemist and get a bottle of Mrs. WINSLO W’S SOOTHING SYRUP. It will relieve the poor sufferer immediately. It is perfectly harmless ; it produces natural, quiet sleep by reliev ing the child from pain, and the little cherub awakes “ as bright as a button.” It lias been in use in America, and is highly recommended by medical men. It is very pleasant to take ; it sooths the child ; it softens the gums, allays all pain, relieves wind, regulates the bowels, and is the best known remedy for dysentry and diarrhoea, whether arising from teething or other- causes. Be sure and ask for Mrs. Winslow’s Soothing Syrup, and see that “ Curtis and Perkins, New York and London,” is on the outside wrapper. No mother should be without it. Sold by all medicine dealers, at Is. 1-ld.—Depot, 493, Oxford street. HO is Mrs. WINSLOW ? As this question is frequently asked, we shall simply say that she is a lady who for upw-ards of thirty years has untircingly devoted her time and talents as a female physician and nurse, principally among children. She has especially studied the constitution and wants of this numerous class, and, as a result of this effort and practical knowledge obtained in a lifetime as nurse and physician, she has com pounded a SOOTHING SYRUP for Chil dren. It operates like magic, giving rest and health, and is, moreover, sure to regulate the bowels. In consequence of this article, Mrs. Winslow is becoming world-renouned as a benefactor of her race. Children certainly do rise up and bless her. Especially is this the case in this city. Vast quantities of the Soothing Syrup are daily sold and used here. We think Mrs Winslow has immortalised hex name by this invaluable article, and we sincerely believe that thousands of chil dren have been saved from an early grave by its timely use, and that millions yet unborn will share its benefits and unite in calling her blessed. No mother has dis charged her duty to her suffering little one, in our opinion, until she has given it the benefit of Mrs. Winslow’s Soothing Syrup. Try it mothers, try it now. — Ladies’ Visitor, New York City. TO PRINTERS. MACHINE FOR SALE. OR SALE. jr One Second-hand Double Demy Tape Printing MACHINE, in thorough working order, with rollers, moulds, &c., complete. This machine has been replaced by a Double Royal Wharfedale, which necessitates removal of the Double Demy Machine formerly used for printing the “ Herald ” and “ Guardian,” for hand or steampowei*. Can be seen and all pax-- ticulars obtained at our office. For a Country Office this Machine suits admirably, as it can easily be turned by hand, for which w-o have fitted a fly wheel and handle. FLOW'ER GARDEN. THE ORCHARD Price £7O WEEKS & DIXON,
Medical. ENO’S FRUIT SALT. THE PHYSICAL BASIS OF LIFE. GOOD FOOD. How to enjoy good food that would other wise cause Bilious headache, disordered Stomach, Poisoned Blood, &c. —use ENO’S FRUIT SALT. A NATURAL APERIENT. ENO’S A FRUIT SALT, when taken with water, acts as a natural aperient, its simple but natural action removes all impurities, thus preserving and restoring health. If its great value in keep ing the body in health were universally known, no family should be without it. Fagged, weary, and worn OUT 11 ! Anyone whose duties require them to under go mental or unnatural excitement or strain— ENO’S FRUIT SALT is the best known remedy. It acts like a charm. It allays ner vous excitement, depression, and the injurious effects of stimulants and too rich food. Its power in aiding the digestion is most striking. It also restores the nervous system to its proper condition (by natural means). Use ENO’S FRUIT SALT. You cannot overstate its great value in keeping the blood pure and free from disease. ENO versus STIMULANTS. An in sufficient amount of exercise frequently deranges the liver. ENO’S FRUIT SALT is peculiarly adapted for any constitutional weak ness of the liver. A world of- woes is avoided by those who keep and use ENO’S FRUIT SALT. —“All our customers for Eno’s Salt would not be without it upon any consideration, they having received so much benefit from it. — Wood Brothers, Chemists, Jersey, 1878.” TTVERY TRAVELLING TRUNK AND -L/ HOUSEHOLD in the world ought to contain a Bottle of ENO’S I'RUIT SALT, prepared from Sound, Ripe Fruit, as a Health giving, Cooling, Sparkling, and Invigorating Beverage for any Season. It is the best Pre- ( ventive and Cure for Biliousness, Sick Head ache, Skin Eruptions, Impure Bleed, Fevers, Pimples on the Face, Giddiness Feverishness, Mental Depression, Want of Appetite, Sour ness of Stomach, Constipation, Vomiting, Thirst, &.c., and to remove the effects of errors in Eating and Drinking. ENO’S FRUIT SALT.— From the Rev. Dr Hurst, Vicar of Collorly : —“I have used your Fruit Salt for many years, and have verified your statements. The thanks of the public are due to you for your unceasing efforts to relieve suffering humanity. Long may you live to be a blessing to the world.” ENO’S FRUIT SALT.—“After suffering for nearly two and a half years from severe headache and disordered stomach, and after trying almost everything and spending much money without finding any benefif, I was recommended by a friend to try ENO’S FRUIT SALT, and before I had finished one bottle I found it doing me a great deal of good, and now 1 am restored to my usual health ; and others I know that have tried it have not enjoyed such good health for years.—Yours most truly, Robert Humphreys, Post Office, Barrasford. ” Agents for New Zealand, MESSRS. KEMPTHORNE, PROSSER, AND CO.- VALUABLE DISCOVERY for the HAIR. A very nicely perfumed. Hairdressing, called THE MEXICAN HAIR RE NEWER, now being sold by most Che mists and perfumers tlrrougout the coun try, at 3s. Gd. per bottle, is fast super ceding all the old restorers and dyes for the purpose of changing grey or white hair to its natural original color, for it will positively restore the hair in every case of greyness to its original color, with out dyeing it or leaving that offensive smell which most of the hair preparations of the day do. This preparation has never been known to fail in restoring the hair to its natural color and gloss in from eight to twelve days. It promotes growth.and prevents the hair falling out, eradicating dandruff, and leaving the scalp in a clean, healthy condition. It imparts peculiar vitality to the roots of the hair, restoring it to its youthful freshness and vigor. Daily applications of this preparation for a week or two will surely restore faded, grey, or white hair to its natural color and richness. It is not a dye, nor docs it con tain any coloring matter or offensive substance whatever. Hence it does not soil the hands, the scalp, or oven white linen, but produces the color within the substance of the hair. Read the follow ing from Mr. Nathan Berry, Chemist, Walkden : “One of my customers told me the other day he had had grey hair for thirty-five years, and after using one bottle of the Mexican Hair Renewer I sold him, it was restored to and kept its natural color.” It may be had of any respectable Chemist, Perfumer, or Dealer in toilet articles in the kingdom, at 3s. 6d. per bottle. —Prepared by HENRY C. GALLUP, No. 493, Oxford street, London.
COCKLE’S ANTIBILIOUS PILLS— These Pills consist of a careful and peculiar admixture of the best and mild est vegetable aperients, with the pure ex tract of the flowers of the camomile. They will be found a most efficacious remedy for derangement of the digestive organs, and for torpid action of the liver and bowels, which produce indigestion and the several varieties of bilious and liver complaints. They speedily remove the irritation and feverish state of the stomach, allay spasm, correct the morbid condition of the liver and organs subser vient to digestion, promote a due and healthy secretion of bile, and relieve the constitution of all gouty matter and other impurities, which, by circulating in the blood, most injuriously affect the action of the kidneys ; thus, by removing the causes productive of so much discomfort, they restore the energies of both body and mind. To those who indulge in the luxuries of the table these pills will prove highly useful, occasioning no pain in their action, unless they meet with an unusual quantity of acrid bile and acid matter in the stomach and bowels. To Europeans on their arrival in India or China they are recommended as a preservative against the fatal disorders peculiar to tropical climates. Their occasional use, if com bined with the strictest attention to diet, will be frequently found to remove at once, by their influence over the secre tions, that congestive and unhealthy con dition of the liver which is so often the earliest antecedent of severe febrile and constitutional disturbance. It must be understood that these pills are not recommended as containing any new or dangerously active ingredients; on the contrary, they are characterised by a remarkable simplicity of combination, and whatever merit they may be found to possess depends as much upon the selec tion of pure drugs, and the unusual labor and attention bestowed upon their subse quent preparation, as upon the acknow ledged peculiarity of their composition. They are not recommended as a panacea, nor are they adapted to all complaints; but as a mild and efficacious aperient and tonic in the various forms of indigestion, it will not, perhaps, be an exaggeration to state that they have been resorted to under all systems of diet, changes of cli mate, or atmospheric alternations with an extraordinary degree of success for upwards of seventy-eight years. This celebrated family aperient may be had throughout the United Kingdom in boxes at Is 'l-’ d, 2s 9d, 4s Cd, and 11s Od, as well as in India, China, New Zealand, and hq Australian Colonies,
Medical. 'OR COUGHS, BRONCHITIS, IN FLUENZA, COLDS, &c. >0 WELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED. >OWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED. )0 WELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED. THE Oldest and Most Effectual COUGH REMEDY. E XTRAORDINARY TESTIMO NIALS. MB, MAJESTY S GUN BOAT NETLEY. Wick, Scotland. Dear Sir, — Having had a most distressing and severe cough, which caused me many sleepless nights and restless days, I was recommended by his LORDSHIP the EARL of CAITHNESS to try your most invaluable Balsam of Aniseed, and I can assure you, with the first dose, I found immediate relief, even without having to suspend my various duties ; and the first small bottle com pletely cured me, therefore I have the greatest confidence in fully recommend ing it to the million. Signed, W. LINZELL, H.M.G.B. NETLEY. "POWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED, Hue de Montaboii writes : “ Chateau de Montabor, Aveyron. Sir,—Having suffered for some time from an obstinate cough, accompanied with fever, continuous head-aches, and sleepless nights, I resolved after having vainly tried several other medicines, to have recourse to your BALSAM of ANISEED. I cannot resist, sir, the desire of making you acquainted with the really marvelous results which I derived from it. From the first dose I felt great relief, the bad symptoms grew feebler, the irritation of the throat was calming down, and I recovered the sleep which had nearly left me. The third dose delivered me completely, and I am now completely restored to health. Receive, sir, with the expression of my gratitude the assurance of my distinguished sentiments. DUC DE MONTABOR.” TJOWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED. 1 “Sir,—l have for a long time suffered from a severe cough and tried all manner of remedies. Dr. Libcrecht advised POWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED ; it cured me after a few days. You are at liberty to use this letter in hopes that others may benefit by it.— I am. Sir, Yours. &c., ALBERT COUNT POTOCKI.” O WELL’S BALSAM OF ANISEED. WILL LOOSEN the PHLEGM imme diately.—The Dean of Westminster’s Verger writes ’. “I was advised to try the Balsam of Ani ;eed; I did, and have found great relief. It is most comforting in allaying irritation and giving strength to the voice.” Lionel Brough, Esq., the eminent actor, writes : I think it an invaluable medicine for members of my profession, and have always recommended it to my brother and sister artistes.” TRULY an EXTRAORDINARY EX PECTORANT.—Mr. Edward M. Ullett, of Bury, Hunts., writes to Messrs. Palmer & Son, Ramsay :—“ Having been in the habit o using Powell’s Balsam of Aniseed for a great number of years, 1 have great pleasure in bear ing testimony to its incomparable effects as an expectorant. I always find a single dose gives immediate relief, and a small bottle effects a perfect cure.”
POWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED.— The effects of one teaspoonful taken in a little water before going to bed is extraordinary. No family should be without it in the winter. Sold by Chemists and Medicine Vendors throughout the World, is I y£d and 2s 3d per per bottle; a great saving in taking family bottles, lis each. Established over 50 years. Prepared only by THOMAS POWELL, Blackfriars Road, London. SK for POWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED COLD by all CHEMISTS and STORE -0 KEEPERS. Observe the Trade Mark, “Lion, Net, and Mouse.” Wholesale Agents in the Australian and New Zealand Colonies -Elliot Brothers; Eyers & Solomon ; Felton, Grimwalde, & Co. ; P. and S. Falk, Faulding & Co. , Rocke, Tompsit, & Co. ; Rosenthall & Co.; Kempthorne, Prosser, & Co.; S. Hoffenung & Co. ; Hemmons, Laws, & Co. ; Berkley, Taylor, & Co.; and all other wholesale houses. Proprietor —Thomas Powell, Blackfriars Road London. KEATINGS COUGH LOZENGEsT' /-''OUGHS, ASTHMA, BRONCHITIS, ACCUMULATION OF PHLEGM. Composed of the purest articles. These Lozenges contain no opium nor any deleterious drug, therefore the most delicate can take them with perfect confidence. Their beneficial effect is speedy and certain. This old un failing family remedy is daily recommended by the most eminent Physicians. {ln use nearly 60 years). MEDICAL TESTIMONY. July 25th, 1877. 22, Cold Harbour Lane, London. Sir, —Your Lozenges are excellent, and their beneficial effect most reliable. I strongly recommend them in cases of cough and asthma. You are at liberty to state this as my opinion, formed from many years experience. J. Bringloe, M.R.C.S.L., L.S.A., L.M. Mr. T. Keating, Indian Medical Service. Dear Sir, -Having tried your Lozenges in India, I have much pleasure in testifying to their beneficial effects in cases of incipient consumption, asthma and bronchial affections. 1 have prescribed them largely, with the best results. W. B. G, , Apothecary. H.M.S. KEATINGS COUGH LOZENGES are sold by all Chemists, in tins of various sizes, each having the words, “Keatings’s Cough Lozenges ” engrrven on the government stamp. KEATING’S WORM TABLETS, A PURELY VEGETABLE SWEETMEAT, ooth in appearance and taste, furnishing a most agreeable method of administering the only certain remedy for INTESTINAL or THREAD WORMS. It is a perfectly safe and mild preparation, and is especially adapted for children. Sold in tins by all Chemists. Proprietor, THOS. KEATING, London, Export Chemist and Druggist. 271 c GRATEFUL—COMFORTIN G. BREAKFAST COCOA. “By a thorough knowledge of the natural laws which govern the operations of digestion and nutrition, and by a careful application of die fine properties of well selected cocoa, Mr. Epps has provided our breakfast tables with a delicately-flavoured beverage which may save us many heavy doctors’ bills. It is by tne judi. cious use of such articles of diet, that a constitu tion may be gradually built up until strong enough to resist every tendency to disease. Hundreds of subtle maladies are floating around us, ready to attack wherever there is a weak point. We may escape many a fata shaft by keeping ourselves well fortified with pure bleed and a properly nourished frame.” —The Cizii Service Gazette. SOLD ONLY IN PACKETS LABELLED JAMES EPPS.AND CO Homeopathic Chemists, London,
Business Notices. C®- THIS ADVERTISEMENT SIIOULI BE CAREFULLY READ AND RL MEMBERED BY EVERYONE IN TERESTED IN FENCING. THE PATENT OYAL SAMSON FENCE WIRI Has now been before the public for foui years, and during that time 5,000 TONS HAVE BEEN SOLD Giving very great satisfaction, in proof o which*we hold numerous testimonials fror well-known colonists ; and the demand i daily increasing to such an extent, tha numerous spurious imitations have latel been introduced in the various markets c Australia and New Zealand, for the sol purpose of damaging the reputation of th Patent Oval Samson Wire. The Samson Wir< Was patented and introduced four yea ago in Victoria, New South Wale Queensland, and New Zealand ; and tl principal claim set fourth was its being ma< Oval to prevent fraud. Yet, in the face these patents, firms —many of respecalt standing—have, for the sake of a palt commission, lent themselves to the inti duction of various spurious imitatioi which render them liable to actions at la and annoyance and disappointment to t users. We would point out to intending pt chasers that any persen erecting Oval Wi Fences, other than the Patent Oval Sai son, renders himself liable for damagt The Patent Acts on this point are ve explicit ; therefore, after this notice : excuse can be made. Wehave had instancesbrought under o notice where somepersonshave been so u principled as to mix the Spurious Ov Wire amongst the Patent Oval Samson order to make a sale, and damage tl the reputation of the genuine article. We have a great aversion to take leg proceedings in this matter, but shall 1 compelled to, in self-defence, unless the: practices are at once stopped. The public, when purchasing, are ther fore cautioned to see that each coil bea a tin tally thus : PATENT OVAL SAMSON WIR in oval ; And the Patentee’s Tally or Tra Mark : M B B IN PADLOCK. Manufactured by the Whitecross W: Company, Warrington, England. By using the Patent Oval Fence W you get a better and cheaper fence th any other, and the best proofs are t imitations already referred to. jgag'A comprehensive circular as to_ advantages, with numerous testimoni from well-known colonists, will be post to any address on applicatiou. The state Forests of Victoria are fenced with the Patent Oval Samson Fence Wire; the one at Dookie is, without doubt, the best Wire Fence in Australia, and people come from great distances to see it.
PRICES GREATLY REDUCED. ADDRESS M Lean Bros. & Rigg 3 IMPORTER , 69 ELIZABETH STREET, MELBOURNE. TBADB MAKE : M B R IN PADLOCK. We undertake through our agents, to deliver the Patent Oval Samson Wire at any port in Australia or New Zealand, either direct from England or Melbourne. Inquiries by telegram promptly answered. REWARD.—Fencers throughout the Colonies who can give information as to the erection of Oval Wire Fences, other than the Patent Oval Samson Wire, will find it to their advantage to communicate with Messrs. M'Lean Brothers and Rigg, 69 Elizabeth street Melbourne. THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. gUBSORIBBRS in the Country are Particularly requested to communicate with the Publishers if their papers are not properly addressed. The number of Sub scribers has increased so rapidly that un less great care is taken in giving orders as to address and how to be sent, the papers may be left at the wrong place. All orders vill receive our prompt attention. WEEKS AND DIXON, Proprietors.
IF YOU WANT ANY DESCRIPTION OF PLAIN OR ORNAMENTAL PRINTING CALL AT THE “GUARDIAN” OFFICE East Street Nort * & DIXON, PROPRIETORS. THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN Price Twopence, c AN be obtained from the follow mg Agents, who will receive orders j-» H. M. Jones E. A. Garnett K. Sando D. Williamson M. Guinney M. Atkinson G. Leadley T. M. Jones & Co J. Lambie Win. Cox W. Harris J. Davison J. Stephens T. E. Tomlinson P. Tisch A. R, Markham & M. Hudson J. Bowick Co. The Triangle East Street East Street East Street Wakanui Seafield Wakanui Cre.*ls Seafield Kyle Rakaia Winslow Westerfield Alford Forest Mount Somen Spread Eagle vinertsey W r isrto% MajeSeldi' Intending Subscribers will pleas® fill up forms, which can be obtained fromtenyof the above Agents. They will also oblige by stating on the back of the order to which agent they pay their subscriptions. WEEKS AND DIXON, Printers and Publishers |
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COUNTY AGRICULTURAL AND SPORTING RECORDER.
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ASHBURTON. SATURDAY, APRIL 10, 1880.
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Auctioneers and Commission Agents. ALFRED HARRISON, AUCTIONEER, COMMISSION AGENT, ETC. LAND SALES, Sales of Stock, Mer chandise, -Furniture and Effects, also Pigs, Fowls, and General Produce. WEEKLY SALE Every SATURDAY at 12 o’clock. SALE ATTENDED. ntries can be made at my office or at the Yards. Agent for the Transatlantic -Fire Insurance Company. 5 IjIDMISTON BROS. & GUNDRY 'J (iATE BULLOCK -AND CO.), ASHBURTON, General Merchants, Auctioneers, Stock, Station, Estate, and Commission Agents. Sales of Stock, Farm Implements, &c., will be held at their Yards, Ashbur ton, and the Tinwald Yards, on alternate TUESDAYS. CASH ADVANCES Made on Stock, Produce, &c., consigned for Positive Sale. EDMISTON BROS. & GUNDRY. 19 FARMERS AND OTHERS. Messrs, acland, Campbell, & CO. are prepared to supply Farmers and others with Station Stores, Fencing Wire, Fencing Staples, Standards, &c.,at Lowest Rates, and of First-class quality. AGENTS FOR THE ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY. CAPITAL £2,000,000 NSURANCES EFFECTED AT LOWEST RATES. ACT.AND, CAMPBELL & CO., Auctioneers. W. R. BOYLE, Agent, Ashburton. 65 RED K . AVI T T , E/st Street (Close to the Railway Ashburton, Lancr^S^General Commission Agent. Orders fa-en for—Sydney Drays, Newcastle Coal, and Malvern (by the truck load). Build ing Materials of all kinds. Fencing Wire, Agricultural Implements, English and Ameri can, &c., &c. I MESSRS. POYNTZ & CO., L AND, E STATE, GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS. Rents and Debts Collected. Money advanced on Freehold Security. 7 WILLIAM ADAMS, Accountant and General Commission Agent. W. A. has started busines as above in the Cottage next Road Board Office, A sh burton. Tradesmens’ books kept, Accounts Rendered, Rents Collected, Letters Written, business or private, Contractors’ Partnership Accounts Adjusted.
Charges Moderate. WILLIAM ADAMS, Next Road Board Office, 512 g Ashburton. W. R. BOYLE, Moore street, Ashburton, Accountant, land, estate, and GENERAL AGENT. Loans negotiated. Absentees represented. Agent for the Victorian Insurance Com pany. Certificated Accountant ruftcy. Bank -458g Millers, &c. NEW FLOUR. rOFFAT begs to inform the , IVi inhabitants of Ashburton and surrounding districts that his NEW FLOUR MILL AT WAKANUI IS NOW IN FULL WORK, And is turning out a really First-class Flour. Bakers and the Public can rely on all orders being promptly attended to on the most reasonable terms. Cash Buyers of Wheat and Oats. Special attention paid to Gristing, and Farmers from a distance can have their Grist ground by return 31 Public Notices. FARMERS ! FARMERS ! FARMERS R. McKERROW AND CO., RE Cash Purchasers of Wool, Grain, and all kinds of Farm Produce, and are also prepared to make Liberal CASH ADVANCES on the above placed in their hands either for sale or shipment to the English or Colonial Markets. A Large Stock of Cornsacks, Wool packs, &c., for sale at lowest current prices. R. McKERROW & CO., GRAIN MERCHANT!, RAKALA. 60 Surveyor, Civil Engineers, &c. C E. FOOKS AND SON, I CENSED SURVEYORS AND LAND BROKERS Under the Land Transfer Act, Government Contract Surveyors, Triangle, Wakanui Road, near Post-office- ASHBURTON.
Saunders Bros. RANGITATA. FOR SALE, in convenient sized farms, about 3,500 ACRES of the best Land in the North Rangitata District, being rural sections Nos. 32311, 32312, 32264, 32265, 30788, 30789, and 30790. The land is all fenced, and ready for immediate occupation; water can be ob tained within fifty feet of the surface, and excellent crops have been grown in the neighborhood this season. Eor small capitalists this is a rare op portunity to obtain good land at a very slight advance on the Government price. Portion of the property is not more than three minutes’ walk from the Ealing Railway Station. TERMS EXCEPTIONALLY EASY. EDUCATION RESERVE 1999. |HIS reserve will shortly be offered for cropping, in lots of convenient size. Well adapted for growing barley, a portion (110 acres) in crop this year yielding up wards of 33 bushels per acre. KAIAPOI BOROUGH RESERVES, Nos. 2184, 2185, 2186, 2187. HE whole of these reserves will shortly be offered in lots, for one crop or a longer period. Excellent crops of wheat, oats, and barley have been grown on the properties this season. SAUNDERS BROS, MILLERS, GRAIN MERCHANTS, AND COMMISSION AGENTS. ASHBURTON.
AGENTS FOR THH LONDON AND LANCASHIRE FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, AND TPIE WALLSEND COLLIERY. 692 g
Hotels. BUTLER’S FAMILY HOTEL, ASHBURTON. J, F. BUTLER (Late of Arahura, West Coast) ~|T>EGS to inform his friends and the public generally that he has opened the above largo and commodious hotel, which is situated at the CORNER OF CASS AND HAVELOCK STREETS, And is convenient to the Railway Station. Excellent accommodation for travellers, families, and boarders. All wines and spirits of the best brands. One of Alcock’s best billiard tables. 5)65a-4170 JOHN TISCH begs to inform his friends and the public that he has TAKEN THE ALFORD FOREST HOTEL, Alford Forest, First-class accommodation at moderate charges. Wines, ales, and spirits of best quality. Good stabling and paddocks. Horses and buggies on hire. A con veyance meets the 11.35 a.m. train at Methven Station, returning at once to Al ford Forest. 598 g THE WHEATSHEAF HOTEL, Wheatstone. Q H. WILLCOCKS, the Proprietor of the above fine Hotel can now offer Acom modation which cannot be surpassed in any house in Canterbury, and wishes to inform his friends and the public generally that everything in his power will be done to make his patrons comfortable. The rooms are splendidly furnished and well ventilated. First-class Stabling and Paddocks in connection with the Hotel. Wines and Spirits of the Best Brands. G. M. WILLCOCKS, Proprietor, 138 Wheatsheaf Hotel.
NOTICE TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. WHEN you want any Copper, Zinc, Iron, or Tinware made or re paired, it will be to your interest to con sult JOSEPH HYDE, Moore street, Ashburton, And he will cure all complaints cheaply. 469 a T. CHAMBERS, GOT AND SHOJ3MAKER, East Street, Ashburton. Boots and Shoes of all kinds Sewn or Pegged. Repairs Attended To. 48 TINWALD STORE. JAMES ESCOTT, GENERAL STOREKEEPER, IRONMONGER, DRAPER, &c., &c.,&c. 3900 FINE Cream-Laid ENVELOPES, No. 6 ; extra secure shape, ONLY 9s. 6d. per 1000; S°°, ss.; 250, 35., NETT CASH. ALSO, — BANK NOTE AND LETTER PAPER WEEKS & DIXON, DIRECT IMPORTERS, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL STATIONERS, ASHBURTON “ HERALD ” OFFICE, T. A. GATES, ABINET MAKER, PICTURE FRAME MAKER, AND UNDERTAKER, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, ASHBURTON. 4 JUST ARRIVED. PAPER BAGS, PAPER BAGS. r(ONFECTIONERS, Fruiterers, 1 Grocers, Drapers, Seedsmen, &c., can be supplied with Paper Bags, all sizes, and Printed or Plain. WEEKS AND DIXON, General Printers, East rtreet North. O CHOOL Requisites and Artist M Je rials. H. M. JONES, Statio ler, Bari Sauare. •piNVELOPES, NOTEPAPER, EN VELOPES, NOTE PAPER. —The cheapest ever offered in Ashburton, at the Herald Office, Wholesale Stationery Depot, Saunders’ Buildings.
Boarding Houses. CENTRAL TEMPERANCE HOTEL, Baring Square (Near Town Hall). EE-OPENING of the above commo dious and centrally situated Pri vate and Commercial Hotel. T. BROADBELT, PROPRIETOR, Is prepared to give Superior Accommoda tion to Boarders and the Travelling Public on REASONABLE TERMS. Weekly Board and Lodging ... £1 Weekly Board ... ... ... 14s. MEALS AT ALL HOURS. Dinner on Saturday from 11.30. Beds (single), Is. 6d. Private Room for Ladies, 153—624 a Publications. NEW ZEALAND WESLEYAN Published Monthly. JUST ARRIVED, the “ New Zealand Wesleyan ” for April. Price 6d Sold at the Herald and Guardian Office, East Street. WEEKS AND DIXON, Agents. AGRICULTURAL PAPERS. THE PUBLISHERS have much pleasure in intimating to the Farmers or the Couuty of Ashburton, that they havejssued a reprint in pamphlet form of a selection of AGRICULTURAL PAPERS Read before the Lincoln Farmers’ Club, compiled by J. Stanley Bruce, Esq., Price One Shilling. Orders for the above pamphlet, ac companied by thirteen stamps, should be addresssed to WEEKS & DIXON, Publishers, East Street. ALMANAC for 1880, printed on a neat card, with Ashburton Direc tory, Postal and Railway Guide, can be obtained gratuitiously at the “ Guardian ” Office. FORMS PRINTED “To Let” and “ For Sale ’’—can be obtained at the Herald Office.
Business Notices. IBONMONGERY. IRONMONGERY. CHEAPEST HOUSE IN CHRISTCHURCH. Q £ 6 Szi M C 5 j—i o Jzs f—l So . {25 ccm Osq gN Ft 1-1 W 02 {25 <j | w gw S!a Hag "fa ig o< Ph £i a hH W o w s 3 F. CROSS & C 0.. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL IRONMONGERS, Corner of Colombo and Hereford Streets, opposite Bank of New Zealand, CHRISTCHURCH, BEG to call the attention of their Customers and the public generally to their varied and well-assorted stock of every description of BUILDERS’ AND GENERAL IRONMONGERY, BRUSHWARE, Ac., &c.; also, always on hand, a large stock of Oils, Paints, Paperhangings, Varnishes, &c, ; also, now landing, ex Elmiranda. from New York direct—Two and Three-Pronged Hay Forks, all lengths ; Two and Three-Bow Hay Rakes ; American Scythe Snathes, Lawn Mowers, and every description of Yankee Notions. FLY TRAPS ! FLY TRAPS ! FLY TRAPS ! BANGES. BANGES. BANGES. CHEAPER THAN EVER. , Stocks of Scotch and Leamington Ranges in the Colonies, and are now offering them at considerably reduced prices, and would call the attention of Architects, Builders, and the public generally to an inspection. RANGES—Watson and Gow’s “Etna,” with cast-iron oven and boiler, 3ft wide — £5. Ditto as above, with oven and side boiler, and bright bands and mould, 3ft. Sin. wide — L 7 10s. Leamington Ranges, all sizes, from 2ft. 9in. to 6ft., and all prices from £4 each. REGISTER GRATES —Fine cast front with brick back—7d. per inch. Ground front and brick back—lOd. per inch. Wright’s Patent Bivalve, with steel and ormolu bead, all sizes and patterns, from 60s', each. FXJBNISHING DEPABTMENT. Being overstocked in this Department we are determined to sell at a little over cost, and give our Customers the benefit of the in creased tariff, also to make room for shipments now landing, and to arrive, we invite recent arrivals and others to an inspection. We have also now landing ex Hurunui—OlL CLOTHS, all Widths ; CARPETS of every description ; HEARTH RUGS ; Hessians, striped for Cabinet makers; Scrim, Ac., Ac. Also, to arrive per Hereford, Pleiades, and other vessels--White Lead, Oils, Varnishes, and Colors of every description. B S All Goods delivered Free within One Mile of Post Office. Country orders carefully packed, and every attention given. 452 a FURNISHING GOODSg OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS. CARPENTERS’ TOOLS AT REDUCED
R CULLEN, GENERAL CARRIER . and FORWARDING AGENT, Burnett street, Ashburton. Trains at tended daily, and all orders promptly at tended to. 4COg M R. FRANCIS PHILIP O’REILLY, Barrister, Solicitor, & Conveyancer, TANG RED STREET, ASHBURTON, Next Messrs. Orr and Co.’s. 362 a WM. ANDERSON, SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER, Ashburton, HAS always in STOCK a complete assortment of every description of Saddlery, Harness, Whips, Saddlers’lron mongery, &c., imported direct from Eng land. Goods to order manufactured on the premises of the best Materials, and at the lowest rates. 11 A SHBURTON gTORE. The Oldest Established Business in the County of Ashburton. D. WILLIAMSON AND CO., DRAPERS, GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, TEA, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS. The Best House in Town for MEN’S, BOYS’, AND YOUTHS’ READY-MADE CLOTHING. CELEBRATED BOOT AND SHOE DEPOT. 14 MEDICAL HALL. Established 1874. J £J AMBIIIDGE, DRUGGIST, FAMILY AND DISPENSING CHEMIST, Has always in Stock— SPONGES—Honeycomb and Turkey Toilet TRUSSES—Common Circular, Cole’s, Sal mon and Ody’s, Mocmain, &c. ELASTIC STOCKINGS—Knee Caps, Wristlets, and Anklets ; Abdominal Belts in Silk and Thread. FEEDING BOTTLES—Mather’s, Maw’s, Dean’s, Stocker’s, Ayrton and Saun ders’, O’Connell’s. INFANTS’ FOODS—Liebig’s, Hard’s, Neave’s, Ridge’s, Nestle’s. COD LIVER OILS—De Jongh’s, Lang ton’s, Moiler’s, Foxe’s, Southall Bros. PERFUMERY—Piesse and Lubin’s, Rim mel’s, Gosnell’s, Briedenbach’s, Low’s, The Crown Perfumery Company’s HORSE AND CATTLE MEDICINES. HOMCEOPATHIC MEDICINES—Leath and Ross’s, Turner’s, and Martin’s. TEETH CAREFULLY EXTRACTED. 2 BROWN PAPER, strong, and large sheets, at Sid. per lb. WEEKS AND DIXON, Stationers, East street North (near the Railwry Station), Ash burton.
CHRISTMAS Number Young Ladies’ Journal, London Journal, Family Herald, Family Reader, Boys’ Standard, &c. Just arrived. H. M. Jones, Sta tioner, Baring Square. OFFICE and Pocket Diaries for 1880 H.*M. Jones, Stationer, {[Baring Square.
Business Notices. J. R. CHAPMAN, JpAINTER, GLAZIER, PAPER HANGER & SIGNWRITER, Importer of Paperhangings, White Lead, Glass, &c. The trade supplied at lowert Wholesale Prices. 17 Auctioneers, &c. J. E. BUCHANAN AND CO., AUCTIONEERS, LAND AND ESTATE AGENTS, ASHBURTON PROPERTIES. THE following, amongst other PRO PERTIES, are placed in the Auction eer’s hands for LEASE and SALE:— ASHBURTON— A splendid paddock of 5 acres near Township. Six acres close to N. E. Belt. Sections near Gas Works. House and garden, Burnett St. Capital 4-Roomed House, Peter St. ASHBURTON FORKS— -190 acres with splendid Creek. 200 acres in crop, fenced and sub' divided. Good house and out buildings. WAKANUI — 100 acres near Moffatt’s Mill. 150 acres in crop. SEAFIELD — 400 acres fenced and subdivided. 196 acres fenced and subdivided. DROMORE -400 acres fenced and subdivided. Good Stable and Cottage. CHERTSEY— A few Township Sections. 150 acres near Railway. J. E. BUCHANAN & Co., 415 a Auctioneers.
Public Notices. NEW ZEALAND TRUST AND LOAN COMPANY (LIMITED). QAPITAL £1,000,000. SUMS OF £BOO to £20,000 READY TO BE ADVANCED UPON FREEHOLD SECURITIES. Information can be obtained upon appli cation to J. C. M‘DOWALL, Manager, 578 a Hereford street, Christchurch. TO FARMERS. THE UNDERSIGNED are CASH PURCHASERS of WHEAT, OATS, and BARLEY, and are prepared to SHIP WHEAT to the English markets on farmers’ account at the lowest possible cost. P. CUNNINGHAM & CO., sGlg Ashburton and Christchurch. Business Notices. H. M. J ONES, Baring Square, LAW & COMMERCIAL STATIONER, BOOK AND MUSIC SELLER. Toys, Fancy Goods, Violins, Strings, Concertinas, &c. Magazines, English Papers, & Periodicals, by each Mail. Bookbinding Executed with Despatch 15 Insurance. TVTORTH BRITISH AND MEROAN 1M TILE INSURANCE COMPANY, Established, a.d. 1809. Capital ... ... ... £2,000,000 Losses already indemnified... £5,000,000 Reserve £1,156,000 Ashburton Agents— -3820 POYNTZ & CO.
Business Notices. ALWAYS IN STOCK, A CHOICE AS SO RaT ME N T OF OFFICE AND HOUSEHOLD STATIONERY® PAPER JBAGS, ACCOUNT BOOKS, DIARIES. &c. To Meet the Requirements of the County of Ashburton, WEEKS & DIXON Are now Importing, direct from the makers, Every description of Commercial, Law, and General Stationery, which they are in a position to supply, wholesale or retail, at prices that will compare favorably with any house in the Colony. The Goods now being opened up include a Choice Assortment of Plain and Fancy Note Papers and Envelopes, and* some very superior kinds.
Commercial and Law Stationery! Notepapers in great variety! Envelopes of the newest styles Inkstands and Bottles Pens and Penholders Pencils and Pencil Cases Account and Pocket Books, Etc. Biscuit Bags Flour Bags Milliners’ Bags. Wholesale and Retail. LIBERAL DISCOUNT FOR CASH. BOOKS (SCRAP, ALBUMS, Ac., &c.) We’diave a small lot of the above, and being desirous of clearing out these articles, we shall be glad to dispose of them at VERY LOW RATES, so as to make room for incoming consignments of General Stationery. WEEj,KS AND DIXON? Saunders’ Buildings, EAST ■ASHBURTON.
Business Notices. CENTRAL SHOEING FORGE, Tancred street, Railway crossing, (Opposite Orr and Co.’s.) ROBB and BURNS, Agricultural Im plement Makers, General Black smiths, Wheelwrights, Machinists, &c., beg to announce to the public of Ashbur ton that they hare commenced business as above, and hope to merit a share of public support. HORSE SHOEING GUARANTEED TO SATISFACTION. 5600 GREENSTREET FORGE, Ashburton Forks. WILLIAM REYELL, Blacksmith, Wheelright, and Agricultural Machinist, HAYING considerably extended hia Business Premises, can guarantee all work entrusted to him to be executed in a thoroughly competent manner, and with despatch. 359 g Q H AR L E S REID, ASHBURTON SHOEING FORGE, Comer of East and Dodson streets. A large and varied experience in the manufacture and repair of Agricultural Implements and Machinery, warrants C. R. in guaranteeing sound and satis factory material and workmanship. Horses safely and scientifically shod on the spot. 252 JOHN CANTERBURY FOUNDRY, CHRISTCHURCH, Sole Agent for the M‘SHERRY GRAIN DRILLS, Will have on sale for next season a full assortment of these machines, varying from 10 to 17 hoes. Hoes, spring and peg, six to seven inches apart. Reapers and Binders by M'Cormick and Wood. Wire and extras for same. All kinds of plough fittings, shares, &c., kept on hand or cast at short notice. Fencing standards and wire, millstones, grindstones, flour dressing silk, leather and indiarubber belting and hose, reaper sections, machine oils, field gates, horse shoes and nails, rivets, bolts, nuts, plate and bar iron, steel, and every requisite for smiths’ work, all kinds of engine and boiler mountings, boiler and gas tubes, &c., &c. Machinery of every description made on the most modern principles and design. Estimates and drawings furnished on application. Indents to Great Britain or America executed on favourable terms.
Sole agent for Aveling and Porter, Rochester, England. 6 and 8-h.p. Trac tion Engines by them on sale. Sole agent for John Wallace and Co., of London and Dundee, manufactures of Rolled Joists, &c. Sizes, prices, and cata logues on application. 312 james McDonald, PRACTICAL TAILOR, East street, Ashburton. A good Stock of Tweeds and Cloths on hai d. Summer Goods open shortly. 172 Conveyances. METHYEN TO ALFORD FOREST. JOHN TISCH begs to inform the pub lic that his COACH LEAVES AL FORD FOREST DALLY at 9 a.m. for the Methven Railway Station, to meet the 11.25 a.m. train from Christchurch and Rakaia, and returns to Alford Forest at twelve o’clock. Parcels and orders punctually attended to. All unstamped letters taken along the road to be charged at parcel rates. JOHN TISCH, 597 g Alford Forest. BRICKS. rpHE UNDERSIGNED having COM. PLETED uheir KILN at Ashburton, are prepared to SUPPLY BRICKS, equal to any made in the Colony, at any Station up or down. Samples to be seen at the Company's Offices, Ashburton, Rakaia, and Y, inslowj W. MONTGOMERY & CO [Limited] 32 TOTARA ! TOTARA ! ! TOTARA !! I NOTICE. To members of County Councils, Road Boards, Contractors, and others. THE undersigned desires to notify that he is prepared to supply SAWN TOTARA (or Black Pine) for Bridges, Culverts Slabbing wells, or other purposes, of any dimensions, and in large or small quanti ties to suit customers. ALPHSUS HAYES, Timber Merchant, East street, Ashburton. N.B.—Building Timber, Firewood, Stakes, &c., now on sale at the yards, East street, near Railway station, at lowest current rates, or can be delivered at any station along the line direct from the mills. I . Firewood by the truck-load at greatly reduced prices. 967a*—413 |
AG/1880/AG_18800410/MM_01/0002.xml | 9,733 | SHIPPING.
STEAMERS LEAVE LYTTELTON AS UNDER.
For Wellington— Each Tuesday, Thurs day, and Saturday. For Napier and East Coast— Every Thursday. For Picton and Nelson— Each Tuesday and Saturday. For Taranaki and Manukau— Every Tuesday. For Port Chalmers —Each Tuesday and Thursday. For Melbourne via Bluff— Every Tues day. Fob Hobart Town —Each alternate Tues . day. For Sydney —Each alternate Thursday.
For Picton and Nelson (transhipping at Nelson for West Coast ports)— Wanaka, This Day, Saturday, April 10. Passengers by 7 '2O train. For Port Chlmers —Penguin, This Day, Saturday, April, 10. Prssengers by the 2 - 40p.m train. For Melbourne via Bluff —Rotoma- hana, Tuesday, April 13. Passengers by 3 '55 p.m. train. For Hobart Town—Rotomahana, Tues day, April 13. For Akaroa—Wanaka, April 15.
Lyttelton, April 9. —Arrived —Padi- shah, from Port Chalmers ; Dumfries shire, from Newcastle. Sailed—Waimate, ship, for London, with IG4B bales wool, 173 casks tallow, 7262 sacks wheat, 36 cases tallow, and some sundries ; also 30 passengers. The Margaret Galbraith, ship, for London ; the Arawata, for the North ; and the Hawea, for the South.
COMMERCIAL.
CHRISTCHURCH CORN EXCHANGE.
The following is the report of the Christchurch Corn Exchange for the week ending Friday evening, April 9. The week that has lapsed has not evolved any new features, which call for special remark. Large quantities of wheit continue to arrive from the country stations, which is being shipped for Groat Britain on growers’ and merchants’ ac counts. Recent Home advices report the market flat, latest quotations are 565. per quarter for 4961b5. Wheat sales have been effected during the week at from k, lOd. to 45., accord ing to quality. Prime samples fit- for seed will command 4s. in Christchurch. Good milling 3s. 9d. to 3s. lOid. Oats.—No change has taken place in the value, sales are taking place at from Is. 4d. to Is. Gc. Demand fair, but growers unwilling to part. Barley.—The state of the market is almost precisely what it was the preceding week. Few samples of really prime quality are to hand, while the market is glutted with second-rate to feed samples. For prime malting, 3s. 9d. to 4s. is ob tainable ; for the other, 2s. to 2s. 9d. is the value.
Grass seed.—A few sales have been effected at from 2s. 9d. to 3s. For good extra dressed heavy samples the latter yrice is obtainable. Potatoes. Enquiries continue for forward delivery, and a few sales have already taken place. For one large parcel the rumor is that 365. is the price agreed upon. There is still nothing defi nite as to market rate. The present aspect of affairs points to between 30s. and 40s. per ton, sacks extra. Cheese and butter.—The former is in good supply at from sd. to s]d. per lb., demand slack. The latter is saleable at BJd. to 9d. per lb., demand moderate.
Messrs. R. Davies and Co. held their first auction sale in the yards attached to the Railway Hotel, Rakaia, on Friday, when they disposed of two town sections in the town of Rakaia, and several horses, ploughs, and other farming implements, belonging to the assigned estate of Mr. E. Powys, at satisfactory prices. At the close of the sale Mr. Davies, on the pari of his firm, thanked those present for their attendance, and informed them that he intended to hold monthly sales of stock and implements in those yards, when he hoped they would give him their support, promising them to do his best in their interests.
Messrs. H. Matson and Co. —At a sale of vessels held by Messrs. H. Matson and Co., on behalf of Mr. F. Jenkins, at their rooms, Cashel street, Christchurch, at 11 o’clock on Thursday the attendance was but scanty, and the biddings were very slow and weak. The first vessel offered was the Especulador, 262 tons register, which it was stated could carry about 360 tons of dead weight, or about 170,000 feet of timber. A very full inventory was read, and she was stated to be ready for sea. The first bid was L7OO, which went slowly up to L 725, at which price it was bought in. The Elizabeth Curie, of 76 tons re gister, was next offered, but a bid of only L2OO was made, and she was passed in. The Onward, fore and aft schooner, 69 tons register, was next offered, but all the efforts of the auctioneer failed to elicit a bid. The ketch Lucy James, 27 tons re gister, but said to carry 40 tons, was next offered. The first bid was LSO, which ran up to LIOO, at which price she w r as knocked down to Mr. Mackintosh. It w r as in tended, we understand, to offer the unsold vessels by auction in Lyttelton in about a week. At 2 o’clock a sa’e of land was held at which there was a numerous atten dance. Mr. Walton was the auctioneer. The first property offered were two sections of land upon the Esplanade, Sumner, but all the efforts of the auctioneer failed to obtain a bid over LIOO each, at which price they were withdrawn. The next property offered were 42 sections of the township of Newmarket, at Ad dington, on the West town belt. Number 30, containing 1 rood, 4| perches, brought L 10 0; No. 49, containing 25? r perchos, produced L7O; No. 12, containing 32 perches, brought L7O. The balance of the sections not reaching the owners’ limits were withdrawn. The bidding was exceedingly slow. At the same hour, Messrs. Matson and 00. also held a very large skin and tallow sale. There were 7500 sheepskins, 210 bags fat, 221 ox hides and several casks and packages of tallow. There was a numerous attendance, and considering the large quantities of fered prices were very good. The prices of hides averaged about the same as last week. Sheepskins were rather easier. Fat was fully |d. per lb, better in price. A sale of over 250 horses was also held on Thursday, at 11 o’clock, Mr. J. T. Mat son being the auctioneer. There was a very large attendance, and great curiosity and excitement was shown : the biddings were very active, and the prices unusually good. It is not often that an auction firm has four important sales such as these upon one day.
Messrs. Acland, Campbell, and Co. re port on the live stock market for the week ending Thursday, April 8, as fol lows :—The Addington Yards on Wed nesday were filled to overflowing with sheep. In fat sheep late rates were not maintained, there being a drop of at least Is. per head, and through out the sale for bins class of stock there was a great want of animation. A large number of stores were yarded, and although some good sales were effected the market was irregular, several lots re maining unsold. We quote best cross breds from 9s. up to 11s.; medium, Gs. up to Bs.; fat merino ew«s, 4s. lid. to ss. 6d.; cross-bred store ewes, 4-tooth, 7s. 9d. j 2-tooth, 7s. 3d.; cross-bred wethers,
in good condition, 7s. to 7s. Gd.; merino wethers, 4s. 3d. to 4s. Gd.; merino ewes, fair mouthed, 45.; crocks, 2s. to 2a. 6d. Yery few lambs yarded, what were in selling from ss. 3d. to Bs. 9d. Fat cattle did not sell freely, and late rates were not maintained, best quality, not making over 20s. A large number of stores came to hand, but it was almost impossible to effect sales and a large majority were turned out unsold. For good milch cows, in profit, and springers, there was a fair demand, and sales were made from L 8 up to Ll2. For the few lots of young store cattle that were sold, vendors had to sub mit to a considerable reduction on late prices. During the past week we have placed privately several lines of cross breds and merino stoi’es and have still a good many orders to fulfil for this class of stock, especially for merino ewes. [by telegraph.] Dunedin, April 9. Prime beef, 225. 6d. per lOOlbs.; mut ton, Ijd.; wheat, 4s. to ss. 4d.; fowl wheat, 3s. to 3s. 3 1.; oats, Is. 3d. to Is. 4d.; barley, 4s. to 4s. 6d.; feed, 2s. 6d. to 35.; potatoes, L2 15s. to L 3 ; old hay, L 4 ; new oaten hay, L 3 55.; chaff, L 3 55.; straw, L2 ; bran, L 3 10s.; pollard, L 4 ; flour, LlO 10s. to LlO 15s. per ton ; large sacks oatmeal, LlO ; pearl barley, L 22 ; onions, Os,; new cheese, sd. to Gd.; bacon, rolled, lOd.; hams, Is.; sides bacon, lid. Hams and bacon scarce.
ASHBURTON RETAIL LIST.
MAIL NOTICES.
The next mail for the United Kingdom via San Francisco will be closed .at Christ church on April 24, and will be due in London on June 8.
The next mail for the United Kingdom via Brindisi (for correspondence specially addressed only), will be closed at Christ church on May 6 th, and will be due in London on June 26th.
Mails close at the Chief Post Offices for the following places (subject to the necessary alterations) as under ; Saturday, April 10.
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MEMORANDA.
AUCTION SALES. Tuesday, 13i'H April. Messrs. H. Matson and Co., at the Ash burton Yards —Horses, Implements, Ac. Messrs. Acland, Campbell, and Co., at the Ashburton Yards ■ — Horses, Cattle, Sheep, and 30 Fat Pigs. Wednesday, 14th April. Messrs J. E. IJuclianan and Co., at the store of Mr. James Stephens, Alford Forest—Bankrupt Stock. Sale at 11 a. m. Tuesday, April 22. Messrs. J. E. Buchanan and Co., at the Chertsey Hotel—4oo acres of first-class land. Sale at 2p. m.
The Ashburton Guardian. COUNTY AGRICULTURAL & SPORTING RECORDER SATURDAY, APRIL 10, 1880.
There are few indeed of the colonists of New Zealand who have left their old as sociations so very far behind as not to feel interested in the general election now going on in Great Britain—the kernel of that great empire of which we are all sub jects, and which claims and receives our fullest and most loyal devotion. The electorates of Great Britain have been called upon to decide the grave question of which political party is to be the ruling power of the empire, and to the surprise of a great many they have pronounced with no muffled voice in favor of the Liberals. The septennial duration of the
Legislative clockwork of the Old Country had almost run down, and Parliament was dissolved that the constituencies, who hold the keys of the mechanism should again wind it up for another se\ en years’ spoil. When the Parliament that has just bid good-bye to St. Stephen’s was elected, Mr. Gladstone held the reins. But when he saw that the voice of the country was against him, as evinced by the majority of the members that ranged themselves in opposition, without waiting for an adverse vote in the House he at once gave place to the great Conser vative leader, and Mr. Disraeli came into power. Mr. Gladstone then announced that he had fought his last battle, and that thenceforth another and younger cham pion must head the Liberal forces. For a lengthened period he maintained the posi tion —comparatively speaking—of an on looker. He was silent in the party de bates of the House of Commons, and his grand oratory was only heard in advice and good consel. But it was impossible that a soul like his, set as it is in a golden wreath of the highest talents and the soblimest gifts, could rest inactive. The terrible atrocities in Bulgaria in the Russo-Turkish war, fired his noble and philanthropic spirit, and the old Gladstone came forth brilliant and eloquent as of yore. His telling periods have ever since rung out against the foreign policy of the Govern ment. He has been stintless in his de nunciation of every step of the Govern ment in its foreign relations. He never forgave the countenance given to Turkey; his criticism of the occupation of Cyprus was severe, and the language he used was scathing ; Ids laugh at the attempt to curb Russia in her fancied lust for Asia Minor was keenly cynical ; and his bitterness against the war with the Zulus was only equalled bv that which he showed against the step which led our armies against the fastness of Afghanistan. Honest William Ewart Gladstone is no warrior statesman, and his only Conservatism is that the skins of his countrymen should remain untouched by the impact of foreign bullets, and their blood saved from being wasted on the land of a stranger. He believes in the prestige of Great Britain, and in sustaining her influence at foreign Courts,but ho has no idea that she should become a sort of universal bruiser, and take part in every qu vrrol in the world, no matter how pretty: With all the power of his splendid oratory he was denounced the flow of blood that has continually kept on during the time the Tories have been in power ; and though every division of the House was against his ideas on the foreign policy of the Government, the people, who are ever ready to listen to him, and who have come to look upon him as honest and sincere to a fault in his statesmanship— failings they do not generally attribute to the leader of the other side—the people have not been blind to his doings nor deaf to his sayings. So we find that those who so confidently predicted a victory in the general election for the advocates of “ a spirited foreign policy ” are astonished when they read the cablegrams announc ing as thorough a scattering of the Conser vatives as that party has suffered since Ben jamin Disraeli first ranged himself on their side. The victory has evidently been won upon the soil of Enland and Scotland, for we are assured that the Liberal party will secure a majority independent of the Home Rulers, so we feel justified in be lieving that it is the foreign policy alone of the Government that is their weakness —a policy that was too “spirited” and costly at a time when the heaviest depression Great Britain has suffered for many years was hanging over her trade and commerce, and clogging the wheels of her factories. A starving nation has little heart to fight, and when hungry men look abroad and see millions of money wasted in wars that after all bring nothing to the country’s coffers, but entail ad ditional taxation to make good the expen diture, the sight is not calculated to raise enthusiasm for the legislators who so ac tively flourish the hatchet. Of course we on this side of the water see events only through the indistinctness of distance — but there can be no question whatever about the figures our telegrams give us, and the thorough collapse of the Conser vative cause for the time being that they indicate. In every part of the Kingdom the results are in favor of the Liberals, and they have been harvesting seats wherever they have set up a contest. Up to last returns that have reached us, some 90 seats that last session were held by Tory members will now give votes to the other side, and doubtless the rush of suc cess that has attended the Liberal cause will gather impetus as it goes on. Mr. Gladstone’s career as a leader has ceased. He has voluntarily laid it down, and another will wear the honors in the Parliament to come, but notwithstanding he is the best card in the Liberal pack, and there can be little doubt that, who ever holds the reins has no one else to thank for the triumph of the Liberal cause but the genius of William Ewart Gladstone.
Parish Meeting. —The annual parish meeting of St. Stephen’s will be held on Monday evening in the Library Hall, at 7.30.
Tenders. —The County Engineer calls for tenders for 10 miles of flood water drainage between Winchmore and Meth veu, the work to be let in six different lots.
Gift Auction. —The Financial Com mittee of the Presbyterian Church have arranged for a gift auction in aid of the funds" of the church, to take place in the Town Hall on the 6th of May next, St. Stephen’s Church. —The Rev. Mr. Hands has arrived in Ashburton, and visited the choir at its practice last night. He will conduct service in the chinch to morrow.
The Waimate Bush Fire Cases.— The whole of the Studholme cases, in which damages are claimed for compensa tion arising out of the great Waimate bush fire, have been withdrawn. Mount Somers Railway—Upper Sec tion.— The surveyors have completed their survey of the upper section of the Mount Somers line, and the next we ought to hoar in connection with it should be that tenders are called for.
Town Hall Company.— At its meeting on Wednesday the Town Hall Company decided to carryout the improvements de cided upon some time ago—namely, the boarding up of the gallery and the erec tion of a verandah, &c. A Dear Smoke. —The man who was lugged out of the train and dropped at Rakaia, for smoking in a second-class car riage which was not a smoking carriage, was on Thursday fined L2 for the enjoy ment of his illicit pipe, and also for obstructing the guards. Fire. —Early on Thursday morning six stacks of oats the property of Mr. John O’Shea were destroyed by fire, at the Ash burton Forks. The loss is estimated at about Ll5O, which is partially covered by insurance with the London and Lan cashire Insurance Co.
Scholarships. Ten scholarships of the annual value of L4O each, and tenable for two years, will be awarded in June next, after an examination in accordance with the conditions advertised in another column by J. Colbcrn Veel, Esq., Secre tary to the Board of Education. Neck and Neck. —lwo applications having been made on the same day at the Crown Land Office for five acres of land at Tinwald, the two applicants will have an auction all to themselves of the land applied for, the auction coming off at the Land Office, Christchurch, on the 3rd May.
A Divorce Case.— The divorce case of Herbert Fergusson v. Jane Fergusson and John Pradialle is set down for hearing on Monday, at Dunedin.
The Ivess Libel Case. —The tail of this case got a shake in Court yesterday again, when Mr. H. Friedlander sued Mr.
Ivess for the solicitors’ fees in connection with the apology published in the three Ashburton papers. Mr. Ivess had to pay.
The Canterbury Co-operative Land Company. —Government have granted free passages to Messrs. Barsley and Cook, the Canterbury Co-operative Land Company, to inspect the land open for Selection in the North Island under the deferred pay ment system, and they have left Welling ton for Taranaki.
A Warning. — Dog owners who have neglected to register their canine favorites had better hurry up and interview the Registrar of Dogs, or they may have to experience a more expensive interview with Mr-. Guinness, who fined John Hicks, of Tinwald, LI yesterday morning for neglecting to register his dog.
Death to the Small Birds. —The small birds are likely to have a war of extermi nation waged against them very shortly. Yesterday afternoon the Christchurch Agricultural and Pastoral Association re solved to invite the attendance of repre sentatives from farmers’ clubs and sparrow clubs, to consider what steps should be taken for the abatement of the small birds nuisance.
Wesleyan Church.— The congregation of the Cameron street Church, who have hitherto worshipped on Sunday evenings in a veritable “dim, religious light,” afforded by kerosene lamps, will be glad to know that gas has been laid on, and next Sunday evening the church will be illuminated in a somewhat more satisfac tory manner than has hitherto been the case.
Mount Somers Railway. —The firsi, traffic train ran up the Mount Somers line Thursday, making a cut into_the grain that is stacked along the route. No arrange ments exist for passenger traffic, and there is little chance of any being made for a long time as the work done would not look at the cost. We would not be surprised to learn that after the grain rush the hue will he idle.
Defaulting Ratepayers —His Worship gave j ndgment yesterday morning against the following ratepayers in the Longbeach Road District, who had failed to pay up arrears:—R. Colloway, 10s.; John George, LI 9s. Bd., and costs, 55.; J. R. Steele, L2 Bs., and costs, ss. A claim by the Board against Risely Bros, was dismissed on account of an informality in the sum mons, and Messrs. A Jackson and Hay man paid the amounts sued for into Court.
South Rakaia School Committee The usual monthly meeting of the South Rakaia School Committee was held on Tuesday evening. Present Messrs. Tucker (Chairman), Hartnell, Cox, Shel lock, and Walsh. It was resolved that, Mr. A. Makeig having failed to attend three consecutive meetings of the Com mittee without leave, his seat be declared vacant. Several accounts were passed for payment, and the Committee adjourned. A Smash. —Yesterday afternoon an indi vidual armed with an order on Messrs. Orr and Co., which they did not choose to honor, fancied, according to his own statement, that he might as well work six months for Government for nothing, as to a cockatoo for the same sum, and therefore proceeded to smash in three of the large panes in the shop win dow. He succeeded in accomplishing his self-set task, and having done so was walked of to the police station. We understand that his wrath was kindled because his cockatoo employer had given him an order on the Messrs. Orr in payment for harvesting work, which order Messrs. Orr would not honor, inasmuch as they had already forwarded to the cockatoo the money needful to pay the wages for harvesting the crop, over which they held a lien. The man hails from Waimate.
St. Stephen’s Vestry. —On Wednesday the vestry of St. Stephen’s Church held a meeting, at which were present Messrs. Bullock and Books (churchwardens) and Messrs. Ward, G undry, and Boyle. It was resolved to recommend the new vestry to hold a gift auction on the first Tuesday nearest full moon in June next, and that the annual parish meeting be held on Monday next, in the library, to elect officers and receive the balance-sheet. Re garding the new pastor, Rev. Mr. Hands, it was decided to ask for information from the Bishop. Rev. Mr. Paige was in formed that he was welcome to the use of the parsonage until his successor required it. The vestry expressed their regret that their finances would not permit them to purchase certain improvements that had been made upon the parsonage during Rev. Mr. Paige’s occupancy. A report was ordered to be drawn up, and the ac ounts printed and distributed. St. Mark’s Church, Rakaia. —The annual meeting of parishioners was held in the Public Library, Rakaia, on Wed nesday evening. There was not a large attendance. The Chairman, the Rev. W. H. Elton, Incumbent, opened the meeting with prayer. The Chairman made some remarks on the work of the parish during the ten months he has had the incumbency. The parish has now three churches in good centres St. Mark’s, Rakaia ; St. John’s, Barrhill and All Saints, Sherwood that of St. Mark’s having been erected entirely at the expense of the people, excepting a grant of L9O. The debt upon the church is now Ll4O, which will be reduced by about L7O, the proceeds of the tea meet ing and gift auction held last week. The new vestry will therefore start with the comparatively small deficit of L7O on the building account. The incumbent con gratulated the parish on the erection of All Saint’s Church at Sherwood, which, through the untiring energy of Mr. Pass more, has been opened free of debt, ex cept a loan of L2OO from the Church Pro perty Trustees. Two grants of LIOO each have been received for the erection of two school churches—one at Methven, the other at Chertsey. During the last three months a grant has been received of LIOO for the completion of the parsonage, which is now large and comfortable. Besides three services held by the incumbent every Sunday, there are four lay services, making together seven services every Sun day, and it is hoped soon to have two more. He was glad to say that there are three Sunday schools in the parish—one at St. Mark’s, one at Barrhill, and the third at Kyle, the attendance at each being very good. He begged to thank the churchwardens, vestry, lay readers, Sun day school teachers, the organist, and the choir for the zeal displayed by them in carrying out their respective very arduous duties. The balance sheet, audited by Mr. 0. Maclean, was received and adopted. It was resolved that the parish take over the liability of the L2OO loan from the Diocesan Treasurer for the bunding of Sherwood Church. It was resolved that the matter of letting the seats in St. Mark’s Church be left to the incoming vestry to decide. The incum bent stated that he had appointed Mr. Mackie to be clergyman’s churchwarden for the current year On the motion of Mr. E. S. Coster, seconded by Mr. C. S. Mackie, Mr. Edwd. Chapman was elected parishioner’s churchwarden. The follow ing ten gentlemen were then elected as vestrymen ;—For Kyle, Mr. Dearden and Mr. Thompson ; Chertsey, Mr. L. Maug ham, and Mr. Francis ; Methven, Mr. G. Alington ; Barr Hill, Mr. 0. S. Mackie ; Sherwood, Mr. F. B. Passmore ; Rakaia, Messrs. Coster, Maclean and Hardy. A vote of thanks to the chairman terminated the proceedings. i
A Drunken Litigant. —ln the R.M. Court yesterday, Mr. O’Reilly asked for the adjournment of a case in which he ap peared for the defendant, on the plea that his client was not “ physically capable ” of appea ring. The adjournment was granted in payment of the usual costs, but some one pointed out to the opposite side that defendant was sitting in Court “ with his head bowed down.” His Worship ordered the alcoholically soporfic defendant off to the lock-up. A Scene in Court. —The relations between Bench and Bar at the Ashburton R.M. Court do not seem to be of the most amicable character, and now and again little ebullitions of temper are manifested. Yesterday, during the hearing of a case, a little scene occurred in which the love that exists was shown. In the case of Weeks and Dixon v. Harris and Ireland, Mr. Branson, who was not engaged in the case, interposed some remarks, where upon Mr. O’Reilly asked him what right he had to interfere where he was not con cerned. Mr. Branson making some further remarks, the R.M., with the front of Jove, came down upon the luckless Mr. Branson, and observed that he was always conducting himself in an outrageous manner in that Court, and so for a time discord reigned supreme in our classic Hall of Justice. Ultimately the R.M. said if he had said anything rashly he was willing to apologise to the bar, but the bar wasn’t on, and the Bench has not yet been apologised to.
Melbourne Exhibition. —The Royal Commission for the Melbourne Exhibi tion has been appointed, consisting of his Excellency the Governor, Dr. Hector, his Worship the Mayor, and Messrs. Drans field, Lemon, Levin, Mclntyre, Krull, Thomson, and Tolhurst. The Case of Longhurst. —The charge of rape on a child of tender years, against George Longhurst, heard at Wellington, has been heard, and after a two days’ trial, the prisoner has been found guilty, and sentenced to ten years’ imprisonment with hard labor, and also to receive fifty lashes
A Tonga Islander on the Police Bench.— At Auckland on Thursday, S. Tunehoka, the Minister of Police for Tonga, accompanied by the Rev. S. W. Baker, the Tonga missionary, paid a visit to the Police Court, to witness the manner in which the business is conducted. Both gentlemen were accommodated with seats on the Bench, and both appeared to take considerable interest in the cases which came before the Court.
Friendly Natives. —A New Plymouth telegram says : —A meeting o Natives was held on Wednesday, when Motu addressed his people. The speech was characterised by warm expressions of friendliness towards the pakeha, and was more than ever opposed to To Whiti. About 150 were present at the meeting, including some Europeans. The Natives of the settlements evince friendliness towards the Armed Constabulary by constantly presenting food. The roads at Punho are being rapidly pushed on by the efforts of the men sent from Wellington and the Armed constabulary. Gatling Guns for Infantry. —The opinion which finds expression in a sug gestion made by the “Army and Navy Gazette,” that three Gatling guns should he attached to every battalion of infantry, is ■well worth consideration. Of late it has frequently happened, as on several occasions in South Africa and Afghanistan for instance, that a comparatively small British force has found itself attacked by an enemy of an enormous numerical superiority ; and there can be no doubt that machine guns would be found most serviceable weapons for repulsing such onslaughts. A weapon from which 600 to 1000 bullets can, if necessary, be dis charged per minute could be used with deadly and decisive effect against an assailant closing in dense masses round a defensive force or post. The weapon is light, easily transported, and can be worked by very few men. If two or three of these machine guns were given to every battalion they could be worked by men of the battalion itself, and if necessary they could be easily moved by them from point to point, and taken wherever the battalion went. Had the handful of troops who so gallantly defended the Residency in Cabnl on Sept. 3, or had the 24th Regiment when attacked at Isandala had a few machine guns ready for action, the issues of those two days might, there can be no doubt, have been other than they -were.
CORRESPONDENCE.
We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expressed by our correspondents.
GARDINER'S CASE.
To the Editor.
Sir, —Can you explain how it happens that the remarkably pungent remarks made by Judge Johnston on the nature of the defence set up in the trial of Gardiner for horse stealing, at the Supreme Court, were not contained in either the report given by the “ Herald,” the “ Guardian,” or the “ Mail” of the trial, although they appear in both the “ Lyttelton Times” and the “Press”! In fact, lam told that, strong as it looks in those papers, even stronger language was used by his Honor on the occasion. These observa tions give the case an entirely different complexion to that it wears in your re port, and it is just a little singular that, while the Christchurch papers should afford them so much prominence, they should be conspicuous by their absence from the Ashburton journals.—l am, &c., Enquirer. [ln reply to the above, we have only to say that in condensing the reports of the Ashburton cases at the Supreme Court, all the evidence was omitted because it had been previously given in these columns, and everything else that could well be done without was omitted, to save room in the particular issue in which they appeared. The Judge’s remarks were in cluded in the matter excluded solely for want of room, but since the matter has been pointed out to us, and to please our correspondent and anyone else who may feel with him, we give now the opinion of the Judge on the case ; —“The defence was really that the prisoner had been guilty of obtaining money under false pre tences, and, though there had been a very disgraceful freud, he thought that, in point of law, as Friedlander’s title was not impeached, Higgins had no title to pos session.” In directing the jury, his Honor said —“ There was no doubt of it that it was a most disgraceful fraud, in which the prisoner had taken the earnings of the prosecutor for property which he well knew was not his own, and over which he had given a mortgage. But, as he had said, as a matter of law, there was no evidence to support the charge of lar ceny.”
THE GENERAL ELECTIONS AT HOME.
(By cable from Renter's Agency.) London, April 7.
The election returns so far show that the Liberals had gained G 7 seats which were held last Parliament by Conserva tives, five seats having been won since the 6th inst. The Liberals are, however, being less successful in the counties. Mr. Parnell, the Home Ruler, who represented the County of Meath, in the last House, has been elected for Cork. The Liberals have now gained 83 seats, and, contrary to expectations, the county elections are going in their favor. An opinion is gaining ground that the Minis try will resign before the meeting of Par liament.
THE EVERETT BROS. CONCERT.
Messrs. Everett Brothers’ concert last night was a huge success from all points of view. The attendance was large, the hall being quite full, and the acting and sing ing were far above the average. During the evening the applause was hearty and frcq uent, testifying to the appreciation of the various items presented. The front of die hall was hung with Chinese lanterns to mark the place where the entertainment was going on, and in the early part of the evening the brass band played a tune or two at the door. The proceedings inside were opened by Mr. F. Everett, who made a humorous speech that was very flatter ingly received. This was followed by the sweet little comedy of “ The Happy Pair,” in which appeared the ever fresh Mr. and Mrs. Hoskins, whose well-known talent received the recognition it so well de serves. After an interval, the musical portion of the programme commenced, the introduction being a well played overture by a lady amateur. The first song was given by Mr. Jacobsen “The harp that once in Tara’s halls.” A repetition was demanded, but owing to the length of the programme, he declined. Mr. Hoskins followed with the oration from Julius Caesar, which in his hands was a splendid exhibition of declamatory art, both in voice and gesture. Miss Ellis followed with “ Oh, fair dove,” and her sweet voice contributed not a little to the pleasure of the evening. Mr. Robertson, as a “ Bold militiaman ” was not very per fect at the “ goose step,” but made a fair appearance in spite of the trick his mous tache strings played him. Mrs.' Bell sang “ Esmeralda ” remarkably well, and with an artistic grace that was much appreciated. The duet “Larboard watch ” evinced want of joint practice but showed that both gentlemen could sing. Mrs. Corrick is not unknown to an Ashburton audience, and we enjoyed her sweet rendering of 1 ‘ The fair moon.” Mr. Robinson’s “Farewell to his Arab steed ” my perhaps teach those who entertain horsey colonial sentiments that there is something more to be con sidered in horseflesh than simply £ s. d. Miss Ellis in “ Give me back my heart ” closed a very nice musical programme. The piano was manipulated by Miss Palmer, Mr. Everett, and Mr. Weeks in turn, and the fine touch and delicate execution of the lady was much admired. The concert closed with the scene from “ The Hunch back” in which Helen (Miss Colville) teaches Modus (Mr. Jacobson) the art of love. The scene was perhaps the hit of the evening, certainly the applause it re ceived was loud and prolonged. L 24 9s. are the financial results of the concert for charitable purposes, and we hope it will form the nucleus of a substantial fund, to be added to during the winter months for the benefit of deserving suffering ones.
MAGISTERIAL.
RESIDENT MAGSISTRATE’S COURT,
ASHBURTON— Friday, April 9. (Before Mr. F. Guinness, E.M.) neglecting to register a dog. John Hicks, of Tinwald, for neglecting to register his dog, was fined 20s. NO CHRISTIAN NAME. Cookson v. Stewart. —Claim LlO 10s. Mr. O’Reilly for plaintiff; Mr. Ireland appeared for the person who had been served with the summons, but there seemed to be some doubt as to whether he was the individual indebted, the plaintiff having omitted to obtain the correct Christian name of Stewart. B. Cookson deponed that he was a livery stable keeper in Ashburton, and knew Stewart, the’Go vernment Insurance agent at Dunedin, to whom he had rendered the bill of particu lars, and made a demand for the money, He had addressed letters to the person in question as H. Stewart, Esq., and had re ceived answers to such letters. Mr. O’Reilly applied for an adjournment for the purpose of obtaining the correct name of the defendant. Granted. AN OLD ACCOUNT. Weeks and Dixon v. Harris and Ire land.—Claim L 6 3s. 4|d. Mr. O’Reilly for plaintiffs ; Mr. Ireland appeared for the defendants, and asked for an adjourn ment until the 7th May, to allow of Mr. Harris giving his evidence in Dunedin. He objected, on the ground of a previous ruling of his Worship, to Mr. O’Reilly ap pearing in the case, as he was at one time a partner with one of the defendants, and hence, it might be assumed, knew the arguments for the defence. His Worship stated that he admitted having given such an opinion as referred to ; but subse quently had ascertained by inquiry and reading-up on the subject that such opinion was not correct. Case adjourned until the 7th May. Weeks and Dixon V. Harris.—Claim L 6 IGs. 3d. Adjourned to 7th May, for same reason as the pre vioue case. A DRUNK DEFENDANT. M'Leod v. Hoi’rigan.—Claim L 7 10s., for sod fencing and ploughing. Mr. Branson for plaintiff; Mr. O’Reilly for defendant, asked for an adjournment, on the ground that the defendant was not in a fit state to appear. It was afterwards found that Horrigan was in the Court in a state of intoxication, upon which his Wor ship immediately ordered the man to be taken into custody. The adjournment was granted, after evidence had been taken, until this morning, conditionally on the defendant paying costs of the pre sent case into Court. ANOTHER HORSE CASE. Bryant v. Willcocks. —Claim L 9, for sale of a horse. Mr. Branson for plaintiff, Mr. Spackman for defendant. Joseph Bryant deponed—l am a farm laborer employed on the Longbeach station. I know Mi*. Willcocks. On the 3rd March, while standing at the bar, was asked if I would sell my horse, and offered to dispose of it for LlO. Will cocks offered to give me L 9 10s. for the horse, saddle, and bridle, cash. The de fendant gave me a cheque, but I did not look at it. The last I saw of the cheque was when I gave it back to Willcocks on the 4th, and the latter tore it up. I was perfectly sober at the time. On the 3rd, after receiving the cheque, went to Waterton, and offered it to Mr. Doherty, when it was found that the impressed stamp had been removed and the signa ture torn off. The cheque was taken back to Willcocks, who tore it up, remarking that the whole thing was a joke, and that he did not want the horse. Never sold the horse again. Stayed at the hotel till the 6th. A few weeks afterwards called again, and seeing the horse in a poor state, told the defendant I would take it away, when he (Willcocks) said it be longed to him. Willcocks said that he had given me L4' 10s. cash for the horse, the balance to be paid in three months. The defendant told me that he had drawn up a receipt for me to sign, but that I was too drunk to do so. Willcocks said that he had drawn up a second receipt, how ever, which had been signed, when wit ness remarked if he was too drunk to sign one, he must certainly have been too drunk to sign the other. Witness had made several applications for either the horse or receipt, but was refused, when witness ultimately told Willcocks that he would .shortly hear from his (Bryant’s) solicitors.
By Mr. Spackman—l work at Mr. Grigg’s, Longbeach. Saw Mr. Willcocks on the 2nd March. No contract was made on the first day that I went to Will cocks’. I did not notice whether the cheque given to me was torn or not. I was too drunk to know whether defendant gave me the cheque to get rid of me. In a subsequent conversation, Willcocks told me that the giving the cheque in the first instance was a joke, and that he did not
want the horse. Ido not remember ever signing any receipt. [A document was here handed in, the signature to which witness did not deny.] Ido not remem ber signing the receipt, nor do I recollect receiving L 4 10s. Re-examined by Mr. Branson—When I asked Willcocks what had become of the money, he said I had spent it at the bar.
C. W. Parnell, sworn—l am a barrister and solicitor. I asked Willcocks for the receipt in my office, but the defendant said he would neither show it to me nor to Bryant. He said he would show it in court.
G. H. Willcocks sworn—l remember plaintiff being at the Wheatsheaf Hotel on the 3rd, and he was very tipsy. He did not ask me to buy a horse. He left the horse with me that night, as he was too drunk to ride it. The horse was put in my paddock. Plaintiff tried to sell the horse to another party. The reason he assigned for wishing to sell the horse was that he was going to work for Mr. Grigg, and that he would not want it. There was no signature to the cheque which I gave him. He came in next morning and made a remark that I done a nice thing in giving him an unsigned cheque. He sub sequently gave the cheque, which I tore up. I told him I gave him the cheque to get rid of him, and that it was merely given in fun. On the morning of the 4th he offered me the horse for L 9, when I told him I had no use for it ; but I paid him L 4 10s. for it, the balance of L 4 10s. to be paid in three months. I saw defendant sign the receipt on the morning of the 4th. He was then sober.
By Mr. Branson—l gave him four notes and half a sovereign. A fortnight after I saw Bryant, but did not mention anything about the L 4 10s. on that occa sion.
John Miles, sworn —I live at Wheat stone. I was in the Wheatsheaf Hotel on the morning of the 4th March. I saw Bryant there, and he was perfectly sober. I saw Mr. Willcocks pay Bryant L 4 10s., and the receipt was drawn up by him. Peter Whitelaw gave the same evidence. By Mr. Branson —Bryant was in the hotel the night before, and I saw him en deavor to sign a document. Bryant re ceived four pounds in notes and a half sovereign on the Monday morning. Mr. Spackman, for the defence, sub mitted that Mr. Wilcocks did all he could to prevent having any transactions with a drunken man. The evidence had proved that the first transaction was only done to get rid of Bryant, but on a subsequent occasion, when the man was sober, the bargain was struck. He would claim for the amount and costs. Mr. Branson said it was ridiculous for Mr. Wilcocks to come to that Court and tell them that the transaction was merely a joke. The case was really one in which the landlord of the hotel took advantage of the drunken state of the guest to get a bargain. If, however, his Worship gave a judgment against the plaintiff, he trusted he would not grant costs, considering that Wilcocks had refused to show the receipt, and hence the plaintiff had to seek justice in that Court. His Worship gave judgment for de fendant, with costs, remarking that Mr. Wilcocks left the Court free from any charge of discreditable conduct as in sinuated by the counsel for the plaintiff. THE IVESS LIBEL CASE. Harry Friedlander v. Ivess. —Claim L2 2s. costs of preparing and obtaining Mr. Ivess’s consent to publication of a public apology for a libel on Mr. Harry Fried lander contained in an article published in the “ Ashburton Mail,” and headed “ Six Shillings Costs.” The apology was pub lished in all three Ashburton papers. Mr. Branson appeared for Mr. Fried lander, and Mr. Ivess conducted his own case. Mr. Branson, in stating the case, said the claim was for the solicitor’s fee as mentioned above. He alleged that the then editor of the “Mail,” Mr. Haughton, had, while acting as agent for Mr. Ivess regarding the apology, agreed on Mr. Ivess’s behalf to the payment of all costs. This being so, Mr Ivess had no right to “ approbate and reprobate,” but must either accept the whole or none of what his agent did. He had no right to accept the benefit of the apology, and renounce its conditions. The benefit the apology gave to Mr. Ivess was that it saved him from the consequence of a criminal action in which he certainly would not have got off as he had got off in the one laid by Mr. Crisp. To say the least of Mr. Ivess’ refusal to pay, it was mean. C. W. Purnell, sworn, said —He had been engaged by Mr. Friedlander to obtain an apology for the libel in the “ Six Shil lings Costs ” article from Mr. Ivess, and failing that, to prosecute. Wrote to Mr. Ivess, and received a letter in reply, in which Mr. Haughton was empowered to act as agent in the matter. Mr. Haughton drew up an apology. It was not considered sufficient, and was rejected in toto. Ulti mately the apology that appeared in the papers was accepted. Told Mr. Haughton that Mr. Ivess would have to pay costs, as it was their express instructions to make such payment part of the conditions of accepting the apology. On behalf of Mr. Ivess, Mr. Haughton agreed to the pay ment, saying that the costs were a trifle compared with the bitter pill Mr. Ivess had to swallow in having to make the apology. Without the payment of the costs,"the apology would not have been accepted, and the promise to pay w T as accepted because they believed Mr. Ivess to be a gentleman. The entry in the firm’s day-book (L2 2s) represented the amount of costs due, and was made at the time.
By Mr Ivess—The copy of the apology sent to the “Mail” office contained the orders for insertion over the leader in each of the three papers, and also a note of L2 2s, costs. Knew nothing of what Mr. Ha ughton said to Mr. Ivess. Harry Friedlander, gentleman, was present at the interview between Mr. Haughton and Mr. Purnell. Mr. Haugh ton was sent to Mr. Ivess to let him know that without the payment of costs the apology would not be accepted. Mr. Haughton said it would be all right, and Mr. Ivess would be glad to pay the money. Mr. Ivess, sworn, said Mr. Haughton was instructed to agree to the apology, but on no account to agree to any legal costs. Would rather stand the brunt of the action threatened for libel than pay legal costs. Whatever the evidence, Mr. Haughton had no authority to agree to those costs, and he held a letter from Mr. Haughton from which proof could be obtained that he had no such authority. Mr. Ivess then addressed the Bench. He said the whole basis of the apology was its publication in the three papers, and Messrs Branson had no right to add farther terms after that basis had been fixed. Mr. Ivess contended that there were several kinds of agents, and the agency Mr. Haughton was empowered to exercise was only a limited one. If he had exceeded that authority that was no reason why costs should be recovered from himself that he had not incurred. Mr. Branson was notorious for his bad taste, and had been repeatedly snubbed by the Bench, and by every professional gentleman who was his match in bullying. Though a lay man he would not permit Mr. Branson to bully him. Mr. Haugh ton was an honorable man, and would pay the costs himself if he had agreed to them, but there was no evidence of this agreement. Mr. Branson said he was astonished that Mr. Ivess should choose to speak in the strain he had done. There could be no doubt that that apology had enabled Mr. Ivess to wriggle out of a nasty scrape, and the apology itself was an evidence of the white feather on his part, however much he may now put on the brazen face and defy Mr, Friedlander to go or with the case for libel, Mr. Branson
then recapitulated the facts the case, reiterating his assertion that if a case had been laid by Mr. Friedlander Mr. Ivess would have been heavily mulcted. The statements of the agent were in law the statements of the principal, yand the actions of the agent were the Anions of the principal. If the agent conroffted a fraud upon the plaintiff’s solicitors, there could be no doubt that Mr. Ivess enjoyed the benefit of the fraud, and by it had escaped the consequences of a criminal action for libel. Mr. Haughton was virtually accused by Mr. Ivess of having told deliberate falsehoods in the case, but was it probable that a gentleman of Mr. Haughton’s standing would have been guilty of conjuring up a speech for Mr. Ivess that had never been made, and giving Mr. Ivess’ consent to proceedings, when he knew no consent would be given. His Worship, in giving judgment, said the evidence before the Court led him to believe that the agent had been fully empowered to complete the contract for the apology, and he would therefore give judgment for the plaintiff with costs. It was a case that ought never to been brought into Court, and would have been far more satisfactorily settled outside.
TELEGRAPHIC.
(Renter’s 7 elegrams.) London, jApril 7. The Board of Trade returns of imports for the past month amounted to L 37,025,000, being an increase of L 9,187,000, as compared with last year. The exports for March reached a total of L 18,812,500, being an increase of L 2,087,500, as compared with March, 1879. London, April 8. A Lit eral demonstration took place to day, at which Lord Hartingdon made a speech in -which he denied the statements which had been made to the effect that the Liberal party was divided, and said it was more united now than it ever had been. A rumor, recently published in London newspapers, thatThebar, King of Burmah, was dead, is entirely unconfirmed. Berlin, April 6. The Federal Council having rejected Prince Biscarck’s Stamp Duties Bill, the Chancellor has resigned, but there is a probability that the Council will recon sider. St. Petersburg, April 7. An official denial has been given to the report which recently gained currency to the effect that China had shewn open hos tility towards Russia by despatching troops across the River Amoor, and that the latter had committed acts of aggres sion towards the inhabitants of Kuldja. Bombay, April 7. The reported death of Mahomed Jan, the leader of the Afghan forces at Ghuz nee, is denied. Vienna, April 8. Baron Von Hay merle, Minister for Foreign Affairs, made an application to the Austrian Parliament for an extra grairi of LIOOO for the proper representa tion of Austria and Hungry at the Mel bourne Exhibition. (Rutter's Telegrams.) Sydney, April 7. In the Legislative Assembly last night the bill to define the powers of the Legis tive Council was read a second time. Sir Henry Parkes, Premier, atatedjie would proceed no further with the BiflH&til the similar measure which had bOTE.,intro duced in the Upper House had been dealt with. The following Exhibition awards are announced —Furniture, Seaford, of Auck land, specially commended, first class; Large and Townley, Napier, and Carl Peters, Wellington, Ist. class; Guthrie and Larnach, Dunedin, and Nicholson, Wellington, 3rd. class. Burt, of Dun edin, Ist. class awards for gasliers ; Peter sen, Christchurch (special) for silver jug ; Myers, Wellington, and Guthrie and Lar naoh, for hall door, 2nd class awards. Greenfield and Stewart, for mantelshelf ; Halley, Ewing, and Stewart, all of Wel lington, for doors ; and Sandstein, of Christchurch, for epergne. Third class awards, Scott, for stoves; Child and White, Christchurch, for cone work. Arrived—Hero, from Auckland yester day. Sydney, April 9. The steamship Wakatipu has arrived. Seven stowaways were found aboard her after her departure from Wellington. In the Legislative Council last night, a letter was received from the Hon. W. B. Dailey tendering his resignation. An anti-Chinese meeting was held last night, at which a petition to Parliament was adopted, praying for the immediate passage through the Legislature of an Act of one clause, requiring the steamer Brisbane, now quarantined here with two hundred and fifteen Chinese, and with some cases of small-pox on board, to depart immediately without discharging, under a penalty of L 20,000. Brisbane, April 9. A Commission has been appointed to inquire into the cause of the heavy mor tality which has taken place among Kanakas on plantations near Mary borough. Melbourne, April 7. David Syme, the proprietor of the “Age,” has apologised and paid costs, and the libel case is off. Melbourne, April 8. There is a moderate business doing in oats. Sugars are becoming firmer, and appear to have reached the lowest price. Arrived —Te Anau, from New Zealand. Auckland, April 8. Captain Colbeck addressed his con stituents at Waipa last night, and received a vote of confidence. He said he had no faith in Mr. Macandrew as a leader nor in Sir George Grey as a financier. Pleuro pnemonia is rapidly spreading in Waikato. Two farms at Okakupo have been proclaimed infected. Communications are proceeding between Auckland and Southern members with a view to forming a compact Opposition next session. Sir George Grey’s Inver cargill speech is expected to sound the key note of the new party. Sir George Grey is expected to address the electors at the theatre, Auckland, before going South, The Agricultural Statistics show a great falling off in the average yield of crops, caused by sparrows and pheasants. The Waitemata County Council demur to the deduction of L 324 by Government, from the subsidy for alleged destitute. Members deny that any real destitution exists in the County. The Regatta Committe have fixed the champion four oared outrigger race prize at L 135, and the champion schooner (50 tons and upwards) at LIOO. Auckland, April 9. The charge of indecent assault'against Stephen Hughes, jun., solicitor and rate collector for the Ponsonby Road Board, will occupy the Supreme Court all day. The charge is brought by a girl of sixteen, engaged as servant in his house. The girl fainted while under cross-examination.,, this morning. She said Hughes had* never taken liberties with her before this occasion, and had once discharged a man of whose conduct she had complained. The Bank of New Zealand shipped six boxes of gold (61290z5) valued at L 25,000. Hawera, April 8. Mr. Parris, with the Chief Surveyor and others, has gone over to Waimate Plains with a view to deciding the boundaries of native reserves, as the natives will not name what portions they, wish reserved. A good deal of judgment has to be exer cised in defining the boundaries between the races. Remainder of Telegi ams see Fourth Rage,
THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, SATURDAY, APRIL 10, 1880.
Butter, inferior to best yl lb J. o d. 10 to s . I d. 0 Eggs, p? dozen I 6 to 0 0 Cheese, prime quality, dr 1 lb o 7 to 0 10 Bacon, prime smoked, li? lb 0 0 to 0 0 Hams in cloth, I? lb o 0 to 0 0 Flour in bags, t? 1001b 14 6 to 0 0 Oatmeal. 2£lb 5 6 to 0 0 Lard, If? lb ■ 0 9 to 0 0
MESSRS. H. MATSON AND CO., AUCTIONEERS, &c., Hold fortnightly stock SALES at Ashburton and Timvald. Next sale at the ASHBURTON YARDS, on TUESDAY, April 13, 1880. C. PERCY COX, 27g* Agent, Ashburton. NOTICE TO FARMERS. rpHE undersigned will be prepared to treat with farmers and others in Ashbur ton, every Wednesday and Saturday, for the PURCHASE of GRAIN, or SHIP MENT on ACCOUNT of GROWERS. JOSEPH CLARK. February 28, 1880. 550g* THE NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY WAS started about five years ago. The proprietors at first in tended to manufacture for-the Trade only, but, owing to the persistent op position of importers and Shop keepers who could make a better profit on the imported .article, they were compelled in self defence to open Branches for the sale of their goods direct to the public. In this they but followed the example of some of the largest manufacturers at home, and the Public, by purchasing at the undermentioned Branches, will SAYE THE PROFIT OF MIDDLEMEN, AND OBTAIN A SUPERIOR ARTICLE. BRANCHES. Invercargill Christchurch Wellington Dunedin Ashburton Auckland Oamaru Nelson New Plymouth Timaru Wanganui Napier A SINGLE GARMENT AT WHOLESALE PRICE. W. SPARROW, Manager, Ashburton Branch, 588g* New Zealand Clothing Factory. |
AG/1880/AG_18800410/MM_01/0003.xml | 5,148 | THE MARK OF THE BEAST
There is not a very large population in New Zealand—not quite half a million of whites—but the number of crimes against morality, oh the nature of that for which Longliurstjp.it Wellington has just been sentenced to the lash, and a ten years’ im prisonment, are alarmingly frequent. Scarcely a sitting of the Supreme Court is held, but one or more instances of this sort occur, and every district of the colony contributes its quota to the filthy cata logue. We will not attempt to assign any reason for the frequency of these offences, and only deplore the low moral tone they indicate. They are the outcome of a brutal and debased nature, and when a man permitshis unclean passions, the worst of our human nature, to carry him into the commission of acts against which all the better nature of humanity revolts, it is necessary that the pruning knife should be mercilessly applied. To be capable of such offences, men must have sunk to the level of the brutes, and as such they should be punished. Cowardly in the extreme, they must be, as the brutal always are ; and there is only one deterrent influence that society can make use of— viz., the lash. For desperate diseases desperate remedies are required, and the grovelling and sensual coward can only bo taught to restrain his unclean propensities through the only appeal his deadened feelings seem to understand, and that is the whip. Not long ago the larger cities of England were terrorised over by gangs of garrotters, and it was scarcely safe to walk the streets. So soon as these liers-in-wait found that conviction meant a well-whipped hide garrotting became unpopular, and the professional thief respected the person. We believe in the lash for the hide of the sensualist, when simple imprisonment has no effect upon him, and heartily coincide with the conduct of the Judges who make a whipping part of the sentence of each prisoner convicted of gross sensual crime. It is intolerable that little girls cannot play in safety away from their homes without being set upon by those moral vampires whom we find exist amongst us, but only learn of their existence when the police succeed in running them to earth. Such, we say again, fear only one punish ment—the cat-o’-nine tails. Let them have it, and let them know that every offence against children’s purity will meet this punishment from the lusty arm of a prison warder.
RAILWAY CHARGES.
At the meeting of the County Council on Wednesday, Mr. Grigg drew attention to the high rates for carriage charged by the railway authorities, and emphasised the point chat the tariff was the same on our lines, that run through level country and were constructed at comparatively trifling cost, as the rates charged for car riage on railways in Otago, where the rail ways were constructed only after a great outay. This is a subject that the district is indebted to Mr. Grigg for ventilating, and which it ought to be the duty of all the public bodies to agitate. It is the right of those who are fortunate in securing physical advantages, such as nearness to streams of water, bush, etc., to profit by [these advantages, and if, for instance, we should complain that our land is dry and exposed, as our plains are, we will be told that these are our misfor tunes and .that they must be borne with. are our misfortunes that be borne, then surely the inexpensiveness of our railway lines is one of our few pieces of good fortune, and we ought to profit by it. In no other part of the colony have long stretches of rail way lines been laid down at such small cost as has the part of the main line that runs through the Canterbury plains, and surely we ought to be allowed a concession on this account. But this matter leads up to the larger question of railway fares and rates in general, and when the for midable figure one has to pay before he can undertake a journey of any length is considered, it must be at once allowed that the high tariff militates against busi ness. Not one of the many trains that run on our lines do their full share of business, and only one or two do even a fair share. We feel certain that were large concessions made to the public in the direction of lowering the fares, and reducing the parcel rates, an increase of work would accrue that would be profit able in the highest degree to the lines, as double or treble the number of travellers would use the railway. In these times especially a few shillings are a considera tion, and many keep at home who would willingly travel were fares less formidable.
THE EMPRESS OF RUSSIA’S BIRTH AND EARLY LIFE.
The name of the Empress of Russia (says a writer in a London paper) has been a good deal in people’s mouths lately. It may therefore interest my readers to read the following account of her birth and character, abridged from £ " Les Mysteres de la Russie,” by M. Frederic Lacroix, published in 1845 :—Travelling through Germany with the view to finding a suit able bride, Alexander arrived at the court of the Grand Duke of Hesse-Darmstadt, and was received with great pomp. The Grand Duke, anxious to become the father-in-law of the Czarewitch, presented two of his daughters to the young Prince. The latter, however, was polite, and nothing more. However, among the young ladies who composed the court of the Grand Duke, the Czarewich remarked one whose modest appearance and simple attire were in remarkable contrast to the luxury and formality which prevailed around her. Evidently she did not belong to the Grand Ducal family, for at table, at the play, everywhere, in short, she occu pied the second rank, and seemed com pletely forgotten, not to say treated with contempt. This mystery provoked the curiosity and interest of Alexander, who ended by falling as desperately in love with the girl as his cold nature would allow. He made inquiries, and ascer tained that her history was rather a sin gular one. One of the Grand Duke’s chamberlains allowed himself to become enamored of the Grand Duchess and there was reason to suspect that his love was returned. One day the Grand Duchess ■was confined of a daughter. The Grand Duke displayed great chagrin at the event. The child, whose undesired ap pearance caused so much grief and scan dal, was brought up at the Grand Ducal Palace ; but, deprived of the care of her mother, who died while her daughter was still an infant, the poor little thing, though not formally disavowed, was made every day to expiate her mother’s fault by humiliations of every sort. From this un happy lot she was delivered by her marriage with the Czarewitch, and it is she who is now the Empress of Russia.
An envelope, addressed to “H. Howell, Post-office, Foxton—to be left till called for,” was immediately despatched, and a constable in plain clothes was stationed in the locality of the Foxton post-office to await subsequent events. No great inter val elapsed before a tap came to the office window and the enquiry made, “Any letters for H. Howell?” “Yes, sir, one,” replied the clerk, at the same time hand ing him the closed envelope in question. The stranger, having carefully deposited the supposed treasure in his coat pocket, at once marched home, and was followed by the policeman who had been an ob server of the whole of the proceedings. Arrived at home, the man was arrested. It turned out to be Mr. Hermann Rockell, a member of the Manawatu Highway Board, and a justice of the peace. About the house were discovered slips of paper bearing evident attempts at producing the name of Arthur Ammond, and in a pocket was placed another slip containing the words “ Henry Howell,” which it is sup posed served as a reminder to call for the letter. Mr. Rockell has- been brought before the Fielding Court, and com mitted for trial at the ensuing criminal sittings at Wanganui, having been let out on bail himself in LSOO, and two sureties of L 250 each.
THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, SATURDAY, APRIL 10, 1880.
A J. P. UNDER A CLOUD. [From the Auckland Evening Star. ] would imagine that Justices of the like Caesar’s better half, should be above suspicion. But it is not so. A few days ago the manager of. a bank at Bulls received a letter with the signature of ‘‘A Ammond,” containing a request that a LSO note and three LI notes might be forwarded in an envelope to “H. Howell,” to be called for at the Foxton Post-office. Suspicious of the genuineness of the sig nature, the manager wrote to Mr. Am mond, one of his customers, with a view of ascertaining whether he had really made the request or not. Mr. Ammond replied that the signature was a forgery. The question then arose, “Who forged it? ” After communicating with the police, the following plan was arranged upon :
“ Cut and Comb Again,” as the girl said to her lover when she heard “ master” stumbling around in the dark. Wanted. ■WANTED—PADDOCKING for Two * ’ Horses through the winter. Pad dock must be well fenced. Near town preferred. Apply by letter to “Alpha,” Herald Office. 295c-712g JOSEPH WARD, FAMILY BUTCHER, Wakanui Road, near Post Office, is A CASH PURCHASER of POULTRY and NATIVE GAME, which will be sold at Reasonable Prices, at his Shop, near Post Office. 672 g McSHERRY DRILLS. A SHIPMENT of these celebrated Drills is expected shortly to arrive. They will range in widtn from 6 feet 6 inches (12 Hoppers) to 10 feet (17 Hoppers). Orders taken by the undersigned, FREDK. PAVITT, Ashburton, For the SOLE AGENT, JOHN ANDERSON, '546g-2400 Canterbury Foundry. NEW TAILORING ESTABLISH MENT. CRAIGHEAD & Co., MERCHANT TAILORS, HAYE 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 his efforts to please, he .is prepared to guarantee a perfect fit in every case. TANCRED STREET, (Next Orr and Ci. ! s. CRAIGHEAD & CO. 982 a Tenders. A ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. TENDERS are invited Floodwater Drainage more and Methven. The work will be sections, and the Engin Stitt’s, Winchmore, on Thursday, 15th ini tractors over line of p Tenders, addressed be sent in to the C burton not later than April. By order, WILLI 7070 16 Miles of een Winch i six separate will be at Mr. 10 o’clock a.m. to show con osed drainage, the Chairman, to Offices, Ash jATURDAY, 17th BAXTER, ounty Engineer. ANTED, TEMPERS for PLOUGH ING 400 acres of stubble land on the Hinds, contract to be complete by July 31. To be ploughed G inches deep and 10 inches wide. The contractor to have the use of a sevenstalled stable and house. Tenders to be sent in nut later than Saturday, 17th April, at noon, to H. MOFFAT, 285c-703g Wakanui Mill.
Lost. TEN SHILLINGS REWARD. LOST from Ashburton, Bay Hack MARE, Branded on near shoulder, wart on near flank. Apply, E. Cook son, Livery Stables, Ashburton. GGBo LOST. LOST— From Seafield, about 120 ewes chiefly cross-bred, also three rams j all branded Jjj on off shoulder. Any person giving information that will lead to their recovery to Mr. James Brake, Seafield, or to the Herald and Guardian offices will be rewarded. 697 g For Sale. FARMS FOR SALE. IMPROVED FARM of 5G4 Acres, near Dromore. IMPROVED FARM of 400 Acres, Seafield. 544-Acre Block of UNIMPROVED LAND, adjoining Winchmore Railway Station. Easy terms. Apply to 590 g CUFF & GRAHAM. CORN SACKS FOR SALE, by the undersigned. E. Pavitt, East street, Ashburton. 699 g E N 0 I N G IRE AND STANDARDS. PJpHE undersigned have FOR SALE all numbers of Fencing Wire. GUTHRIE & LARNACH’S CO. (Limited), Manchester street, Christchurch, opposite the Railway Station. 700 a
Public Notices. A GLAND, CAMPBELL, AND CO., Auctioneers, Land, Stock, and General Agents. WOOL AND GRAIN BROKERS Christchurch, Ashburton, and South bridge. We beg to inform our constituents and the public that we have made arrange ments with Air. W. R. Boyle to take charge of our Ashburton Branch, and to act as our Agent there. Mr. Boyle will make arrangements for Sales of Stock, Farms, &c., and is au horised to receive and pay all moneys on our behalf. The fortnightly Sales of Stock, &c., at Ashburton and Tinwald, will be held as heretofore. Account Sales rendered with care and promptitude. ACLAND CAMPBELL, & CO. W. R. BOYLE, 228c-652g Ashburton. V. R. OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR OF ELECTORS. Ashburton, March 19th, 1880. of application to be placed on the Electoral Roll of the Coleridge Dis trict can be obtained at this Office. C. PERCY COX, 627 g Registrar of Electors. RE JAMES STEVENS’ BANKRUPT ESTATE, ALFORD FOREST. ALL persons indebted to the above estate will require to pay their ac counts at once to Mr. John McDonald, at the Store, Alford Forest, whose receipt will be sufficient. All accounts not paid on or before the 12 th April will be sued for without further notice. ANDREW ORR, 624 a Trustee. NOTICE. ANY person TRESPASSING in pursuit of Game on the Lagmohr Estate will be prosecuted. 276c-694c DONALD M'LEAN. ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. ■'VTOTICE is hereby given that all ±S Borough RATES NOT PAID by Ist MAY next, will be sued for imme diately after that date. By order, CHARLES BRADDELL, Town Clerk. Borough Council Office, 6th April, 1880. 33-290c-705g ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. ~\TOTICE is hereby given, that, in ac cordance with clause 42 of the Municipal Corporations Act, 1876, the Burgess List for 1880-81, and Defaulters List, are now open for inspection at the Town Clerk’s Office, during office hours, till the 15th day of April, 1880. All objections thereto must be in writing, in the form of the Gth schedule of the Act, addressed to me, and delivered to me at my office, on or before the 15th day of April, 1880. CHARLES BRADDELL, Town Clerk.
Borough Council Office, Ashburton, SlstMarch, 1880. 259c-682g-32 LAND DISTRICT OF CANTERBURY. TWO applications having been made on the same day for the undermen tioned section of Crown land, it will be submitted to auction at the Land Office, Christchurch, on MONDAY, the 3rd day of May next, at 12 o’clock, and the bid dings will be confined to the applicants. FIVE (5) ACRES near Tinwald, being sub-division No. 2, lot 14, of reserve 350 in red. JOHN MARSHMAN, Commissioner of Crown Lands. Land Office, Christchurch, April 1, 1880. 7090 THE EDUCATION BOARD OF THE DISTRICT OF NORTH CANTER BURY, SCHOLARSHIPS. OTICE is hereby given that TEN J3J SCHOLARSHIPS of the annual value of Forty Pounds each, and tenable for two years, will be AWARDED upon examination in the month of June next as follows : (a) Two Scholarships open to all children whose age does not ex ceed eleven years on the Ist day of June, 1880. (b) Two Scholarships open to all whose age does not exceed tw’elve years on the Ist of June. (c) Two Scholarships open to all whose age does not exceed thirteen years on the Ist of June. (d) Two Scholarships open to all whose age does not exceed fourteen years on the Ist of June. And Two Scholarships to be applied to the the three classes a, b, and c, according to the respective merits of the candidates in those classes. Candidates must enter their names by giving notice in their own handwriting to the Chairman of the Board on or before the 10th day of May next, in every case, stating the day and year of birth, and the school at which the candidate is receiving instruction. The Board will not publish the name of the school fuom which a candidate comes without the consent of the principal teacher of the school, which may be sent with the notice of entry. Any candidate not attending school must give his or her address. The Board reserves the right of acquiring proof as to age. The examinations w r iil be held at Christ church, beginning on Tuesday, the Ist day of June, for classes (a), (b), and (c), and on Tuesday the Bth day of June, for class (d), Necessary expenses of travel ling, and of board and lodging, will be de frayed by the Board. The subjects in which candidates in classes (a), (b), and (c) will be examined are the followingßeading, writing, spelling, arithmetic, English grammar and composition, geography, and British history. The subjects for class (d) are as follows: —Arithmetic, English grammar and com position (including spelling), physical and political geography and history (ancient and modern), geometry, and algebra. A Scholarship 'will not be awarded to any candidate who has not obtained 25 per cent of the possible number of marks in each subject, and 50 per cent of the possible total. J. V. COLBORNE-YEEL, Secretary. Christchurch, March 6th, 1880. 710 g
J. E. Buchanan and Co. PEREMPTORY CLEARING SALE. BALANCE OF BANKRUPT STOCK. Messrs, j. e. buchanan & Co. have received instructions from the trustee in the estate of James Stevens to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, At the store (late in the occupation of the above) ALFORD FOREST, All the remaining STOCK-IMRA DE. The store has been sold, therefore every line must be cleared. SALE on WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14. Commencing at 11 a.m. J. E. BUCHANAN & CO. 701 g Auctioneers.
TO FARMERS, GRAZIERS, AND OTHERS. SALE OF FIRST-CLASS LAND. ESSRS. J. B. BUCHANAN & CO. have received instructions from SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, At the Chertsey Hotel, on TUESDAY, 22nd APRIL, At 2 p.m., The whole of that valuable FARM being R.S. 26021 and 26030 situate at Kyle, comprising 400 AcR E s 400 The land is all in excellent condition for cropping next year. The property adjoins that of Messrs. Lambie, Gordon, and Buckley, and can be sold in one lot or, if desired, can be sub-divided. Terms most liberal, at Sale. For further particulars apply to the Auctioneers, 702 g J. E. BUCHANAN & CO. the freeholder to Of first-rate land.
Public Notices. GIFT AUCTION. The Financial Committee of the ASHBURTON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Respectfully announce that arrangements have been made for a GIFT AUCTION, IN AID OF THE FUNDS OF THE CHURCH, To take place on THURSDAY, 6th MAY NEXT, At the TOWN HALL, At 1 o’clock, By Thomas Bullock, Esq., who has kindly consented to act on the occasion. Contributions in Grain, Poultry, or Dairy Produce may be left with Messrs. D. Williamson, A. Orr, G. M. Robinson, and F. Pavitt, before that date. 70Gg IN THE MATTER OF A BILL IN TITULED “AN ACT TO AMEND THE ASHBURTON COUNTY COUN CIL WATERWORKS ACT 1579.” ~]VT OTICE is hereby given that applica- JLM tion is intended to be made at the next Session of the General Assembly of New Zealand by the Ashburton County Council for leave to introduce a Bill to amend the Ashburton County Council Waterworks Act 1879 empowering the Council with the consent of the ratepayers as therein provided. To purchase undertake execute enlarge and from time to time alter or repair the works it may deem necessary for the pur pose of any water supply scheme to be provided by the Council under the Ash burton County Council Waterworks Act 1879 and of this Act. To raise a loan not exceeding one hun dred thousand pounds sterling to enable the Council to purchase and execute the said water supply scheme and the works required therefor and for the purposes of the Act. To impose and levy on any district for which the Council shall resolve to provide a water supply a separate rate as in the said Act provided to secure and pay the interest upon and provide a fund for the repayment of such loan and for all the purposes of the said Acts. To enable the Council to obtain the con sent of the ratepayers within any district and defining the mode by which such con sent is to be obtained. To enable the Council to provide for and regulate the supply of water to rate payers and the charge to be made there for. To make all necessary by-laws affecting such object and all regulations necessary for the guidance of the Council in carrying out the provisions of the Acts and to fix penalties for the breach of any by law or regulation or for the wilful or mali cious injury to or trespass on any work or for taking or abstracting water there from and for the recovery of such rates and penalties. Notice is hereby further given that copies of the proposed Bill may be obtained at the Offices of Messieurs Garrick and Cow lishaw Solicitors Christchurch and at the following places : The Offices of the County Council Town of Ashburton Road Board Office Wakanui Road Dis trict ~ ~ South Rakaia Road District „ ~ Mount Hutt ~ ~ ~ Upper Ashburton ~ ~ ~ Mount Somers ~ ~ ~ Longbeach „ W. 0. WALKER Chairman Ashburton County Council. Messrs. GARRICK & COWLISHAW Solicitors for the Ashburton County Council Christchurch. G 730
In the District Court of Christchurch, Holden at Ashburton. IN THE MATTER OF The Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876, The Debtors and Creditors Act Amendment Acts, 1878 and 1879, and of the bank ruptcy of DAVID HAROLD, of Ashburton, in the Provincial District of Canterbury, a debtor. npHIS IS TO NOTIFY that David Harold, i. of Ashburton aforesaid, laborer, has this day filed a statement that he is unable to meet his engagements with his creditors. The first meeting of creditors will be held at the District Court-house, Ashburton, on FRIDAY, the sixteenth day of April, at eleven o’clock a.m. Dated this 9th day of April, 1880. C. CAVENDISH HURRELL, Clerk of the District Court. F. P. O’Reilly, Solicitor for Debtor, 711 G
H. Matson & Co. THIS DAY. WITHOUT RESERVE. SPLENDID INVESTMENT IST LEESTON DISTICT, WAKANUI DISRICT, UPPER ASHBURTON DISTRICT Messrs, h. matson & co., in conjunction with Messrs. Fried lander, Bros., have received instructions from the administrator of the Estate of the late John Joyce, TO SEEL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, At their Land-Sale Rooms, on THIS DAY (Satcbdat), APRIL 10, At 2 o’clock p. m., The following really magnificent Free holds and Leaseholds. Lot I.—Freehold, consisting of 75 acres of very rich agricultural land, situate in Leeston district, being rural sections 5951 and 5952. The land is thoroughly fenced with live fences into convenient sized paddocks. These sections are both now in wheat stubble, being the first crop after having been laid down for a very long time in grass. These sections will be sold separately. Lot 2.—The goodwill of the lease of an educational reserve No , consisting of 159 acres of first class land, having about seven years to run, at the absurdly low rental of ss. per acre. This land is situated close to Kil linchy. All laid down in Eng lish grass, securely fenced with gorse, water in every paddock, and is admitted to be some of the finest grazing land in the pro vince. Lot 3.—200 acres really good agricul tural land (freehold) situated on the Wakanui, securely fenced, and sub-divided into four pad docks, with live fences, good dwelling house, stock yards, and all needful accessories for pro perly working a first-class farm Lot 4.—346 acres of good freehold agricultural land, adjoining the well known property of Messrs. Gould and Cameron. The land is well fenced, and sub-divided into six paddocks. Upon it there is a new four-roomed house, and 8-stalled stable, with chaff house attached ; also 2 acres of garden planted with fruit trees. 140 acres of this farm is laid down with English grass. The balance is in stubble after a first crop. Lot 5. —293 acres of freehold land similar to the above, and im mediately adjoining it. The land is fenced and divided into 2 pad docks, 100 acres is in wheat stubble after the first crop, the balance is in turnips. Remember the date, SATURDAY, April 10, 1880. Terms easy at sale —Luncheon at 1 o’clock. Sale at 2 o’clock sharp. H. MATSON & CO., 637 a Auctioneers.
CLEARING SALE. HORSES, IMPLEMENTS, &c. Messrs, h. matson & co. have received instructions from Mr. Godfrey, who is leaving for England, to sell by Public Auction on TUESDAY, APRIL 13th, 1880. At the Ashburton Yards, 1 Chestnut Horse 1 Brown Horse 1 Bay Mare 1 Bay Mare IMPLEMENTS, 1 H. H. Morsby Plough 1 Set 3-leaf Harrows 1 Cambridge Roller 1 Reid and Gray Sowing Machine 1 Reid and Gray Dray and Frame Swingle Trees &c., Ac., &c. 698 g ASHBURTON DISTRICT. Messrs, h. matson & Co. have received instructions to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION. AT THE TOWN HALL, ASHBURTON, Immediately after the sale of the Fairfield Estate, on THURSDAY, APRIL 22nd. At 2 o’clock, THE UNDERMENTIONED PROPERTIES, Viz.: OAA ACRES GOOD LAND, divided OV/l/ i n t o 4 Paddocks, 2 miles from Ashburton, all watered. Has only had one crop taken off it. QQQ ACRES GOOD LAND, now in OOJU Turnips. At Dromore. gQQ ACRES GOOD LAND, now in Near Chertsey, 128 AORES G00I) LAND, i n turnips And adjoining, ACRES GOOD LAND, in turnips. THURSDAY, APRIL 2 2ND. At 2 o’clock. Very easy Terms. 692 g H. MATSON & Co.
Acland, Campbell, and Co. TO BACON CURERS AND OTHERS. ASHBURTON YARDS. TUESDA Y, A PRIL 13. Messrs, acland, Campbell, AND CO. will sell by auction, as above, HORSES, CATTLE, SHEEP, &c. , &c., &c. SPECIAL ENTRY, 80 »at_pios 3Q Further entries will be taken at the Auctioneer’s Offices. ACLAND, CAMPBELL AND CO., Ashburton and Christchurch. 708 a
H. Matson and Co. THE GREAT Fairfield Estate. CLOSE TO THE TOWN OF ASHBURTON. THE GRANARY AND STOCK DEPOT OF CANTERBURY. TOWN SECTIONS, DAIRY FARMS, AND FARMS. SPLENDID POSITION. MARKETS CLOSE AT HAND. CERTAIN INCREASING VALUE. THURSDAY, APRIL 22, TWO O’CLOCK. rSSRS. H. MATSON & CO. have received instructions from the Free holders (in conjunction with ACLAND, CAMPBELL & CO.), TO SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, AT THE TOWN HALL, ASHBURTON, ON THURSDAY, 22ND APRIL, 1880. At 2 o’clock p.m., ALL THAT PORTION OF THE FAIRFIELD ESTATE, Situated in the immediate neighborhood of the Town of Ashburton, COMPRISING 2000 ACRES 2000 Subdivided into— -Ist—CONVENIENT ASPIBURTON SU BURBAN SECTION FOR BUILD ING PURPOSES, VILLA RESI DENCES, &c., &c. 2nd—PROFITABLE DAIRY FARMS FROM FIVE TO TEN ACRES. 3rd—BEAUTIFUL FARMS OF FROM FORTY ACRES UPWARDS, Thus bringing this highly favoured dis trict within the reach of all classes of purchasers. The enormous yield of grain from lands in this immediate neighborhood, and its favourable gives this property an unusual high-class value. The Ashburton is rapidly becoming the great central depot for grain and stock, and a large active population is settled there. Buildings, warehouses, and gra naries and erected, and extending in all directions.
Any special water supply adapted for the Town of Ashburton could easily be applied to this estate, and an abundant supply can readily be obtained from sink ing wells at a very small, depth. This property is situated in close con tiguity to the Town of Ashburton, and very near to the Great Southern Railway. The soil is rich alluvial. It has, there fore, the immense advantages of certain increasing value, markets for its produce close at hand, with railway facilities for taking advantage of every market, home or foreign. It is expected that the return of the Lincolnshire Delegates to England will have the effect of sending large numbers of settlers with means to this province and district. A large Government reserve has been made adjoining this property, "or Govern ment railway workshops, which will neces sitate, when established, a large working population being settled there. Arrangements will be made for the con veyance of intending purchasers by rail way at greatly reduced rates, upon the day of sale. The terms are made easy to suit all classes. TITLE ! CROWN GRANT. APRIL 22. 2 o’clock. Luncheon at 1 o’clock. For further particulars, plans, &c., apply to C. PERCY COX, Agent for Auctioneers, Ashburton, and MESSRS. MILES, HASSAL&CO.; And MESSRS. ACLAND & CAMPBELL, 6Mo Christchurch. R. Davies & Co. SALE BY AUCTION AT AN EARLY DATE. FARM AT SEAFIELD, In the occupation of Mrs. Dannihy. R DAVIES & CO. have received in i, structions from Messrs. R. M'Ker row and Co., as agents for the vendor, to sell, BY PUBLIC AUCTION, At Ashburton, at an early date, unless previously disposed of privately, That WELL-KNOWN FARM situa ted in the Seafield district, and now in the occupation of Mrs. Dannihy, consisting of 625 ACRES OF GOOD ARABLE LAND, Viz.: 230 acres broken up, 75 acres of which are in turnips" 230 acres wheat stubble 150 acres barley stubble, And the balance consists of a garden and avenue, planted with blue gum trees. The property is ring fenced, sub-divided into three paddocks, with live fences. There is also a good well, whard, and other improvements. Terms at sale, or on application to MESSRS. R. M'KERROW & CO., Rakaia; or R. DAVIES & GO., 689 a Auctioneers, &c., Rakaia.
Business Notices. Guns! Guns! Guns! POWDER. SHOT. CAPS. ORE AND CO. JJTAYE now on hand a very fine assortment of BREECHLOADING DOUBLE AND SINGLE-BARREL GUNS, And as these have been imported direct from the manufacturers, we are prepared to Sell at the most Reasonable Prices— From £2 10s. to £25.
Public Notices. TO FARMERS. undersigned are CASH BUYERS Of Wheat and other Grain, or will make LIBERAL ADVANCES On shipments to London on grower’s account. DEERING’S TWINE BINDER. NOTICE TO FARMERS. have this day APPOINTED MESSRS. FRIEDLANDER BROS. SOLE AGENTS for the DEEDING TWINE BINDER for the county of Ashburton. MASON STRUTHERS & CO. Christchurch 10th. February, 1880. The Deering Twine Binder AWARDED GOLD MEDAL At Ashburton, six machines competing.
THE PEERING TWINE took the SPECIAL PRIZE at the Oamaru trial etc. JJAYING been appointed sole agents for the above machines, we are now prepared to TAKE ORDERS for the coming season. As only a LIMITED NUMBER can be supplied, all who wish to make certain of securing those favorite machines fo next season should order before the depar ture of next San Francisco Mail. FRIEDLANDER B R ° S AGENTS for THE COLONIAL FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND SOLE AGENTS FOR THE CELEBRATED ALTHOUSE SELF - REGULATING WINDMILLS. |
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The ordinary monthly meeting was held on Tuesday, Gth inst. Present—All the members excepting Mr. M. Stitt. The minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed, and the overseer’s report since last meeting was read and considered. Grigg and Guild’s amended tender fur the formation of Wilson and Davis’ road was accepted. Correspondence was read as follows : Circular memoranda re taking land for public works under part 11 of “ The Pub lic Works Act, 1876.” From Ashburton County Council, wish a copy of a paragraph of the report of their engineer, referring to certain work on the north bank of the South Ashbur ton river on the upper side of the road leading to Mr. Reed’s mill. The Clerk was requested to reply that the Board is willing to do the work on the terms agreed by the Council, viz., L3O for the whole work, the Council to bear half the cost. He was requested at the same time to make application for this Board’s share of funds granted by resolution of the Coun cil for planting purposes. From Ashburton County Council asking for a certified copy of the rate roll for 1879 of that part of the district lying be tween the branches of the Ashburton, in order that the Council may take the necessary steps to lay a special rate of one shilling in the pound for the protective works already erected.
From Mr. Archibald M’Farlane, Rail way Inspector, complaining that through the divergence of a creek passing through Mr. M'Lean’s land certain damages were accruing to the Mount Somers Railway in times of flood. The Clerk stated that Mr. M‘Farlane, the Chairman, and Overseer had visited the locality and failed to see that the Board, through any action on their part, were culpable in the matter. Further, the Chairman of the Board and Overseer gave conclusive testimony that the Board had had nothing whatever to do with altering or in any way deviating any water course that would have the effect of the injuring the Mount Somers railway line. From Mr. J. Oliver, re yearly audit of books and accounts.
From the same, expressing satisfaction at the method and care displayed by the Clerk in his accounts during the period of five years for which time he had been called upon to examine his accounts. From the Ashburton Borough Council asking permission to cut a shallow channel along the side of Winter’s road for the purpose of bringing water from the mill race into the town of Ashburton. The Clerk*mentioned that he had been re quested by members to reply, granting the required permission. From the same acknowledging the receipt of the Board’s letter with thanks. From Secretary to the Treasury re subsidy on rates collected. From the manager Union Bank of Australia re interest on banking account. From Mr. T. L. Bosenberg applying for use of gravel reserve. Granted on the Board’s usual terms. Mr. J. Bland’s request for a new road into the Alford Forest road was favorably considered, the Clerk to make the necessary application. The Clerk was requested to call tenders for several works and to report on others, and to take the earliest opportunity of seeing Mr. John Carter relative to Maronan road.
Accounts were then passed and the Board adjourned.
MOUNT SOMERS ROAD BOARD.
The ordinary monthly meeting of this Board was hold at the office Mount Somers on Monday. Present—Messrs. AY. C. Walker (Chairman), W. S. Peter, Isaac Taylor, Duncan Cameron, and A. E. Peach e.
The Surveyor’s report was read and considered.
The following correspondence was read : From Messrs Harper and Harper, in closing legal opinion re balance due to Michael McAvey. From Messrs. Garrick and Cowlishaw, requesting payment of expenses for attending Assessment Court. To be replied to. From Mr. 0. Tripp, with reference to the Coal Pit road. The Clerk was requested to reply. Letters were receved from the Union Bank of Australia, Ashburton, with reference to rate of interest allowed upon fixed de posits, and other matters. From the Colonial Treasurer, advising the Board that the sum of L 154 12s. lid., subsidy on rates collected, had been paid into the Board’s account. From the Chief Sur veyor, with reference to tracings of Alford Forest sections and roads. The Surveyor stated that he had forwarded reply. From the Mount Hutt Hoad Board, with reference to Cooper’s contract on Boundary road, and bridge over North Ashburton. From Messrs Montgomery and Co., with regard to their account. From Mr. Philip Tisch, requesting the Board to form 40 chains of the road through his bush. The Board decided to invite tenders for 25 chains of the work. From Mr. D. Syme, that the stone ford on Swamp road may be at once removed, as it is damag ing his land. To be reported upon. From Mr. Wm. Annctt, requesting that as he considers his rates to be very ex cessive, the Board may be pleased to reduce their amount. The Clerk to reply that the Board have no power to ac cede to his request. From Mr. John Sal mon, with reference to his late contract on the Ashburton Gorge road. The Board decided not to entertain the claim made in Mr. Salmon’s letter. From the Union Bank of Australia, Ashburton, acknowledging receipt of the sum of LlO2 4s. od. From Messrs. R. Wilkin and Co., inclosing receipt for amount of premium for surveyor’s bond of fidelity. From Mr. E. G. Wright, with reference to the soft nature of the Anama Downs road, and also the swampy portion of road in front of Mr. Peter’s house. Clerk to reply, and report upon the roads in question at the next meeting of the Board. The Surveyor was instructed to con sult with the owners of lands with a view to the drainage of the roads reported on by him, and should their consent be ob tained, to advertise the works recom mended by him in his report. The Chairman was requested to en deavor to reduce the length of the South Ashburton bridge. The Surveyor was directed to arrange with Donald Forbes to cancel his contracts for maintenance of roads in the vicinity of Mount Somers and the Spread Eagle. The Clerk was authorised to object to Valuation list, for 1880, as amended, on behalf of the Mount Somers Road Board. The Surveyor was directed to report upon the overflow through Mr. M'Lymont’s section, and on Stevenson’s road; also upon the cutting between Mount Somers station, and the Wool-Shed Creek. The collector was instructed to at once issue summonses against the first ten per sons whose names appear on the list of unpaid rates. The Clerk was instructed to apply to the County Council requesting them to sub sidize any expenditure upon roads leading into bush lands, by a grant of £ for £. The Surveyor was instructed to apply to Mr. James Fraser for an explanation re John Todd’s contract, Hewson’s road, and to the executors of the deceased for the completion of the contract. The Clerk was instructed to insure the Road Board cottage and stable for L 450. Several works mentioned in the monthly report were ordered to be advertised. Tenders were opened, and one accepted for each of the following works : —No. 3, Ashburton Gorge road, James Milne ; No. 4, Township road, Peter Shearer ; No. 5, Boundary road, Alex Forbes. The pay-sheet amounting to L 587 17s. having been passed for payment the Board adjourned.
THE CHIMNEY CORNER.
* A STRANGE CAPTURE. Some years ago, I commanded one of Her Britannic Majesty’s Dispatch gun vessels, stationed on the west coast of Africa for the suppression of the slave trade. In the course of two years thus engaged we had, as usual, done very little good, and lost a great number of men by coast fever and sickness generally. A few vessels had been captured, but many more had slipped through our fingers, by reason of the treachery of the informers on shore, most of whom eventually proved to be in the pay and interests of the slave-dealers. The slave captains, too, had become very knowing ; they were mostly old hands at the business, and contrived to give us the slip in many different ways. For instance, in chasing them on a dark night, they would show a bright light over the stern, and after we had followed this for some hours would drop a large cask with a lighted lantern fitted to it, at the same instant putting out their own light. It was easy for them then to alter their course so as to double back and sail away in the darkness, leaving us intent on watching their false light. This strata gem generally succeeded when the nights were very dark. Or, when hotly pursued in the daytime they frequently practised a most inhuman trick to increase their distance. When we were close upon them they used to throw a slave overboard with a plank for him to cling to, or very often without even that. They well knew that a British man-of-war would not pass a poor wretch struggling in the water and leave him to drown. Thus, whilst sail was being shortened, the ship hove to, boats lowered, the man picked up, and the vessel got on her course again, they contrived to get a fine start ahead, for these manoeuvres, even in the smartest ship, will take some consider able time ; and in this way, as much ground was lost as would take many hours to recover, for a stern chase is a long one.
The luck had been against us for a long time, and after many false informations and fruitless chases, wo succeeded in cap turing a slaver in a most singular manner, without any chase at all. It happened in this way. One fine morning, when cruising off the coasts of Loango and Congo, the officer of the watch reported a strange sail in sight. I went on deck, took my glass, and there, surely enough, was a very suspicious-looking craft'right ahead. It was a dead calm, and we soon steamed up to her. She was a clipper barque of about four hundred tons. From her taut spars great clouds of snowy canvas flapped heavily against the rigging as her long low hull rolled slowly from side to side on the glassy surface of the heaving ground swell. Judging by her rakish appearance, and by her being a great deal out of the usual trackof homeward or outward bound vessels—in'fact, being in a very suspicious locality— one naturally came to the con elusion that she must be a slaver. I hoped very soon to have the pleasure of lifting her hatches to ascertain whether this assumpion were correct or no. As a preliminary step, the demand to show her colours.was made ; to my great annoyance she hoisted the stars and stripes of America. This precluded the right of search. However, I resolved to board her, and try and detect some signs of her having a black cargo. With that object in view I had the gig manned, and in a few minutes was alongside the doubtful craft.
The captain, a tall, gaunt Yankee, received me at the gangway, and, without waiting to be asked, produced his papers, which seemed to be all regular enough. The barque was the Independance, of Boston, Massachusetts, Robert Stor mont, master, from Hew York to the Cape of Good Hope and back on a trading voyage. She was now homeward bound, and was twenty-seven days out from the Cape, so the captain informed me. Having taxed him with being out of the usual route, he explained that this was a new notion of his—he kept well over to the eastward so as to make a fair wind of the north-east trades, when he should meet them. Whilst pointing out to him the fallacy of this idea, I took a few turns up and down the deck with him, and suc ceeded in drawing him into a long argu ment. Whilst thus engaged, I noticed that all the hatches were indeed battened tightly down ; but that there were no things stowed’ on the top of them, as is usually the case in merchant vessels whose hatches are never required to be opened during the voyage. This strengthened my suspicions, and from the captain’s eagerness to satisfy all my enquiries, I had very little doubt as to the nature of his cargo. It was certain that if he had slaves on board, those hatches could not remain closed for an hour without suffocating them. If they were opened during that time, the presence of slaves would be easily perceptible, and in that case the vessel would be a lawful prize. Considering these things, I sat on the taffrail, and taking out a bundle of choice Havannahs, proposed a smoke. This the Yankee agreed to, and we smoked away and got tolerably social, although at the same time it was amusing to see how very fidgety he was getting.
In the course of conversation it turned out that fhe had been in China, and as that was the last station on which I had served we were enabled to compare notes on that subject. He interested me very much by giving an account of the clever way in which ho suppressed a mutiny that broke out in his ship on her last voy age. It appeared that he was chartered to take three hundred Chinese coolies, the very dregs of the population, from Hong Kong to California. It occurred to these Celestial vagabonds, some time after the vessel had put to sea, to murder the officers and crew and run away with the ship. In order to effect their purpose they adopted a highly ingenious expedi ent. Several large bonfires were made on the lower deck an a cry of “ Fire fire,” was raised ; the Chinamen thinking that the officer and crew would rush down to extinguish the fires, and then they would be easily able to fall upon them with their knives, and murder them all simultane ously. But our friend the captain, far too wide awake for that, simply hadjall the hatches battened down, and smothered the Chinamen in their smoke. When they were sufficiently choked and thus re duced to subjection, he demanded that they should deliver up the ringleaders of the mutiny. This they did, and without any trial he hung them six in number, at he foreyard arm the same day. We continued thus, spinning yarns and smoking for some time longer, when a breeze sprang up, and the Yankee, think ing to shake me off, said— “ Wa’al, stranger, guess we’ve got wind at last. I’m sorry you must say good-bye, but I reckon I must fill away and go on my course, for I can’t afford to be stopping here all the day talking.” “ Don’t mention it, my dear friend,” I replied. “You see there is no necessity for that. I may just as well go your way as any other, for I’m anly cruising. Here take another cigar and settle down again.” I then shouted to the first lieutenant to keep within hail, on the same course as the barque. Upon this the Yankee’s long sallow face darkened and grew longer ; he ■was evidently much put out. He certainly did not appear to appreci ate this act of courtesy on my part. I kept on talking, and tried to involve him in another argument, anything for an ex cuse to pass the time. But he was trying equally hard to put an end to the conver
sation by sullenly replying “yes” or “no” to everything, and never volun teering a remark or comment of his own. But, in nowise put out by his broad hints, I commenced a series of long-winded stories, keeping him at the same time well supplied with cigars. It was delightful to see how excessively nervous and fidgety he was. He well knew that if this lasted much longer his cargo would not be worth much ; so }ie kept on giving me the strongest hints to go, all of which I pretended not to under stand. At length he appeared to be losing his temper, and the more cross he got the more obtusely good-natured and urbane I became.
1 now very quickly brought matters to an issue by hailing the gig that was towed astern.
“ Gig there.” “ Sir,” replied the coxswain. “ Go on board and get your dinners, and tell the first lieutenant to send the boat back with some more cigars in an hour’s time, and say that I found the captain such a remarkably agreeable man that I intend to spend the afternoon with him. D’you understand ? ” “ Ay, ay, sir.” When our friend the Yankee heard this he let fly a volley of oaths, and then said resignedly— “ Guess it’s no use, captain. I’m fairly smoked out this time ; the ship’s yours, I reckon,” and then, turning to the mate, “ Here, Nathan, haul down that flag and git them hatches up and let them unfort’- nit cusses git some air, for I reckon they’re smothered pretty considerable. This is a dodge I never heered tell on afore.”
She had nearly six hundred slaves on board. lam glad to say none died of suffocation through my ruse. She was the best prize that we took during that com mission.
TELEGRAMS.
W.ELLINGTON, April 8. It is understood the charges against Mr. Whitelaw, Superintendent of the Asylum, by an ex-attendant, are princi pally that several breaches of discipline were allowed to pass unnoticed by him, and that about two months ago he asked a patient named Buchanan to go to work, and on his refusing, it is alleged that Whitelaw knocked him down and after wards had him locked up for five and a half-days, and fed on bread and water. It is further alleged that during the visit of several gentlemen to the Asylum, Buchanan was shifted from place to place, in order to prevent his having an oppor tunity to make a complaint. Dr. Duller solicitor, makes an applica tion this afternoon at the Supreme Court in Chambers for a writ of “ habeas corpus ” to enable him to bring up from Dunedin the Maori prisoner Winari Parata and discharge him, as it is alleged he is no longer legally in custody. This is a test case in connection with the whole of the Maori prisoners. Wellington, April 9.
George Longhurst, convicted for rape, was sentenced to ten years’ hard labor and to receive fifty lashes. The “Times” states that Major Willis has resigned his seat for Rangitikei, and that Sir Wm. Fox is likely to come for ward without opposition. The charges made against the Superin tendent of the Asylum for cruelty to patients have been dismissed. At the Supreme Court, George Ward Beere, for fraudulent bankruptcy was acquitted. The Hon. Mr. Rolleston left by the steamer for the South this afternoon.
The San Francisco mail is signalled at at Auckland this afternoon. She will be in about five.
In the application for a writ of habeas corpus to bring up from Dunedin one of the Maori prisoners, a rule nisi was granted. It is understood that the whole of the legal questions relating to the con fiscated lands will probably be raised on this rule.
Nelson, April 9.
A summons was served on Mr. Acton Adams, M.H.R., this morning for per jury. The perjury is alleged to have been committed during the hearing of a civil action, Adams v. Boyes, for wrong ful sale by Mr. Edward Thomas (who brings the present information) of certain sheep over which he had given a bill of sale to Mr. Adams, but which bill of sale, Mr. Thomas alleged, he had satisfied by reason of Mr. Adams having sold other property which realised as much as the total amount he was indebted to Mr. Adams. The case of Adams v. Boyes was heard last February, in the District Court, and the plaintiff obtained judgment, but there has since then been litigation between Boyes and Thomas, when Boyes was nonsuited.
Dunedin, April 8.
By a fire which occurred last evening, an eight-roomed house in George street, belonging to John Adams, was destroyed. The only person in the house at the time was a young girl, a servant. The fire originated in this girl’s bedroom, but she says she was not in the room since half past two in the afternoon. Insurances— Standard, L 250 ; Northern L3OO. Dunedin, April 9.
The average attendance of scholars at the Otago district schools during March quarter was 15,472, showing an increase of 1,633 for the corresponding period last year. Three common jury cases are set down for trial at the civil sittings, one being a divorce case, the parties being connected with the police. A strong bar is engaged. SOUTH CANTERBURY JOCKEY CLUB ANNUAL MEETING. First Day—Thursday, April 8. The races were poorly patronised. The weather w r as dull and unfavorable, and there is very little betting. TRIAL STAKES. Mata ... ... ... ... 1 Hunnington ... ... ... 2 Won easily. MAIDEN PLATE. Volunteer ... ... ... 1 Thilo ... 2 Faugh-a-Ballagh 3 TIMARU CUP. Betrayer ... ... ... 1 Titania ... ... ... 2 Camballo ... ... ... 3 PLYING HANDICAP. Mata ... ... ... ... 1 Tera ... ... ... ... 2 Hunnington ... ... ... 3 [by telegraph.] Second Day—Friday, April 9. The course to-day was moderately patronised. The weather was cloudy and threatening, but no rain fell. S. C. J. C. HANDICAP. Mata ... ... ... ... 1 Betrayer 2 Titania... ... ... 3 Volunteer and Tera also ran. Won by half-a-length. Time—2 min. 45 sec. HURDLE RACE. Milo 1 Little John ... ... ... 2 Won easily, by three lengths.
THE GARDENER.
NOTES FOR TEE PRESENT MONTH, BY A PROFESSIONAL GARDENER.
APRIL. KITCHEN GARDENING. The principal crops will new be either all sown or planted, and the encourage ment of their growth the object of atten tion ; but, where omitted last month, Onions, Cabbages, Cauliflowers and Turnips should be sown at once, to insure success. If not done before the middle of the month, it is better to defer sowing until spring. Where Brocoli have been planted during summer months, and grown freely, growers would find it very advantageous to cut the roots, which is easily done by inserting the spade under each plant. For instance, go down one side of the row and come back on the other. Care should be taken not to cut too close to the plant. Brocoli treated as above will resist the frost much better; for by choking its growth at this season it gets hardy as a natural consequence, and will come in ready for use much earlier than it would if not disturbed. Earth up all crops of growing Celery. Care should be taken not to allow the earth to get in between the leaves, which is done by holding up the leaves with one hand, while with the other, use a piece of slate or other flat tool to draw' the earth carefully round each plant, which keeps all the leaves together until you have followed with the spade and banked up. Care should also be taken not to earth up too much at once, as it only tends to weaken the plants. By treating as directed, say once in ten days, the trouble will be well repaid by the pro duction of fine heads of blanched Celery for either cooking purposes or desert. Make a general clearance of all ground not wanted for present sowing or planting. Dig in in a rough state, so that it will be exposed to the action of the w’eather. Dig Potatoes ; gather Onions, as they r ; pen, and store them in a dry place. Vegetable Marrows and Pumpkins should also be gathered as they ripen, and stored in a dry, warm place for winter use. When properly stored they will keep nearly all winter, and are much prized wdien such vegetables are scarce. Strawberries may now be planted from the runners. Either make new plots or fill in any blanks in old beds or borders. After selecting plants for all new planta tions, let all the runners that remain be trimmed off, care being taken not to cut off all the leaves, as is too often done not only by amateurs but by persons calling themselves professional men. It is most barbarous treatment, as it tends to weaken the plants and the result—the following summer—is that there will be little or no fruit. Having got the runners and weeds cleared, put a good covering of well decomposed manure over the bed, and let it lie on the surface. Don’t dig it in, as is the general practice. In this way it nourishes the plant at the root and mulches the ground in summer. FLOWER GARDEN. Plant Bulbs of the following kinds— Hyacinthus, Crocuses, Snowdrops, Liliums, Narcissus, Jonquils, Daffodils, and Tulips —any of the above. For window decoration, plant in pots in a good mixture of loam, rotted manure, and sand. Plunge the pots in sand, and keep them there until the bulb begins to grow, when it might be removed to where it is required to flower. To those who desire an early display of annual flowers, by a careful reserva tion of those self-sown which abound at this season in great numbers, and sow'- ing again in spring, the flow'er garden can be kept going from early spring until late in autumn. All tender plants, such as Geraniums, Cinerarias, Cupheas, etc., that have been turned out during summer should now T be brought in and housed to protect them from frost ; and all herbaceous plants that have done flowering cut down, so as to give the garden a neat appearance. THE ORCHARD requires little care at this season, further than gathering the fruits as they ripen, and keeping the ground clear of weeds, but where young fruit trees have been planted last year the ground should be kept dug round them and free from weeds, as, by keeping the ground loose, it en courages the growth of wood, keeps the trees healthy and better able to resist the attacks of blight. It only too often hap pens that trees ate planted, and that once done, they are never looked near again ; and still those to whom the trees belong wonder why their trees do not grow like their neighbors’, who cultivate them in a proper manner. A few trees properly cultivated is much better than a larger number cultivated indifferently.
THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, SATURDAY, APRIL 10, 1880.
Printed and published by Horace John Weeks and Charles Dixon, at their Printing Office, East Street, Ashburton, Saturday, April 10, 18S0.
“ The Lord loveth a cheerful giver,” but there’s no use chucking a copper cent into the contribution box loud enough to make the folks on the back seat think the communion service has tumbled off the altar. “Bis Dat, Qui Oito Dat.”—“My dear,” asked a grocer of his wife. “do you think it is true that ‘ man wants but little here below?’” The wife replied, “ That sometimes depends whether he has to pay cash down or not. If you trust some men they’ll take all they can get.”
Advice to mothers.—-Are you broken in your rest by a sick child, suffering with the pain of cutting teeth ? Go at once to the chemist and get a bottle of Mrs. WINSLOW’S SOOTHING SYRUP. It will relieve the poor sufferer immediately. It is perfectly harmless ; it produces natural, quiet sleep by reliev ing the child from pain, and the little cherub awakes “ as bright as a button.” It has been in use in America, and is highly recommended by medical men. It is very pleasant to take ; it sooths the child ; it softens the gums, allays all pain, relieves wind, regulates the bowels, and is the best known remedy for dysentry and diarrhoea, whether arising from teething or other causes. Be sure and ask for Mrs. Winslow’s Soothing Syrup, and see that “Curtis and Perkins, New York and London,” is on the outside wrapper. No mother should be without it. Sold by all medicine dealers, at Is. lid.—Depot, 493, Oxford street. YY7HO is Mrs. WINSLOW? As this » » question is frequently asked, we shall simply say that she is a lady who for upwards of thirty years has nntireingly devoted her time and talents as a female physician and nurse, principally among children. She has especially studied the constitution and wants of this numerous class, and, as a result of this effort and practical knowledge obtained in a lifetime as nurse and physician, she has com pounded a SOOTHING SYRUP for Chil dren. It operates like magic, giving rest and health, and is, moreover, sure to regulate the bowels. In consequence of this article, Mrs. Winslow is becoming world-renouned as a benefactor of her race. Children certainly do, rise up and bless her. Especially is this the case in this city. Vast quantities of the Soothing Syrup are daily sold and used here. We think Mrs Winslow has immortalised her name by this invaluable article, and we sincerely believe that thousands of chil dren have been saved from an early grave by its timely use, and that millions yet unborn will share its benefits and unite in calling her blessed. No mother has dis charged her duty to her suffering little one, in our opinion, until she has given it the benefit of Mrs. Winslow’s Soothing Syrup. Try it mothers, try it now.— Ladies’ Visitor, New York City.
TO PRINTERS. MACHINE FOR SALE. 171I 71 O R SALE.— ’ One Second-hand Double Demy Tape Printing MACHINE, in thorough working order, with rollers, moulds, &c., complete. This machine has been replaced by a Double Royal Wharfedale, which necessitates removal of the Double Demy Machine formerly used for printing the “Herald ” and “ Guardian,” for hand or steampower. Can be seen and all par ticulars obtained at our office. For a Country Office this Machine suits admirably, as it can easily be turned by hand, for which we have fitted a fly wheel and handle. PiiicE £7O g | WEEKS & DIXON.I
Building Materials. Ashburton steam saw mills SASH AND DOOR MANUFACTORY. G . PARKIN, Proprietor, BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR. Moore Street, Every description of Timber and Budding Materials in Stock and supplied on most reasonable terms. Plans prepared and Estimates Given oil shortest notice. the 26 Business Notices. BREAD!BREAD! Co-operativo Bread and Biscuit Factory. Triangle, Wakanui Road, Ashburton. A. THIELE, BEGS to inform the public that he is now in a position to SUPPLY BEST BREAD, 6d. per 41b. loaf, unsur passed. Delivered daily to all parts of the Borough, also, Confectionery, &o. Mixed Biscuits reduced from Is. to Bd. per lb. Wedding Cakes made to Order. 986a-5700 TO FARMERS, LIVERY STABLE KEEPERS, SPORTING MEN, AND OTHERS OWNING HORSES. GEORGE KIDD, Moobb Street, BEGS to announce the fact that the PRICE for SHOEING hacks and light draught HORSES is now REDUCED to7s. per set, and that all horses of this description will be specially attended to by himself. Horses liable to cut are shod on a prin ciple of Geobgb Kidd’s own invention, which has proved an effectual cure for brushing. All kinds of blacksmith’s work, and repairs to agricultural machinery of any description done on the shortest notice. GEORGE KIDD, 75c-5260 Moore street, Ashburton.
GRAIN. M ESSRS. ROYSE, are prepared to STEAD, & CO. PURCHASE GRAIN or to make ADVANCES ON GRAIN consigned to them for sale or ship ment. 0. PERCY COX, Agents for ROYSE, STEAD, & CO., 493 a Ashburton.
A. J. WHITE'S STEAM CABINETMAKING AND FURNITURE ESTABLISHMENT, CHRISTCHURCH, Will be found one of the most convenient in New Zealand. THE Stock being so varied, that pur chasers may at once select any Article they can possibly require, suitable for any class of House. This will be found an IMMENSE ADVANTAGE TO COUN TRY CUSTOMERS Thus saving time, trouble and expense. 589 g Conveyances. THE LONGBEACH COACH ! GEORGE WILLCOCKS respectfully acknowledges the liberal support which he has received during the short time his Coach has been running, and solicits a continuance of the same. The fares by Willcocks’ coach are exactly 3d. per mile ordinary fares, and lAd. per mile for Saturday return. They are as under— Longbeach to Ashburton, ordinary 55., return Bs. Waterton to Ashburton, 3s. 6d. ordi nary, Gs. return, Ashton to Ashburton, 3s. ordinary, ss. return. Wheatstone to Ashburton, 2s. 6d. ordinary, 4s. return. SINGLE FARE RETURN ON SATURDAYS. The coach leaves the Booking Office, Quill’s Commercial Hotel, each day at 3.15 ; Post Office, 3.30. 292 g ECOOKSON, Wills Street, runs the , MAIL COACH from Ashburton Railway Station to Green Street, Alford Forest, and Mount Somers, every Tuesday and Friday, returning Wednesday and Saturday at 8 p.m. For Sale.
LAND. LAND. M ESSES. POYNTZ & CO. have received instructions to OFFER FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY, AN UNIMPROVED FARM of 400 Acres, in one or two lots. The land is of fair quality and situated within four miles of a Railway Station on the main line 1970 Advertisements received for the GUARDIAN up to 9 p.m. at the scale charges, afterwards at double rates or insertion over the leaderj
Medical. ENO’S FRUIT SALT. THE PHYSICAL BASIS OF LIFE. GOOD FOOD. How to enjoy good food that would other wise cause Bilious headache, disordered Stomach, Poisoned Blood, &c. —use ENO’S FRUIT SALT. NATURAL APERIENT. ENO’S FRUIT SALT, when taken with water, acts as a natural aperient, its simple but natural action removes all impurities, thus preserving and restoring health. If its great value in keep ing the body in health were universally known, no family should be without it. ' ~ TED, WEARY, AND WORN Anyone whose duties require them to under go mental or unnatural excitement or strain — END’S FRUIT SALT is the best known remedy. It acts like a charm. It allays ner vous excitement, depression, and the injurious effects of stimulants and too rich food. Its power in aiding the digestion is most striking. It also restores the nervous system to its proper condition (by natural means). Use ENO’S FRUIT SALT. You cannot overstate its great value in keeping the blood pure and free from disease. ENO versus STIMULANTS. An in sufficient amount of exercise frequently deranges the liver. ENO’S FRUIT SALT is peculiarly adapted for any constitutional weak ness of the liver. A world of woes is avoided by those who keep and use ENO’S FRUIT SALT. —“All our customers for Eno’s Salt would not be without it upon any consideration, they having received so much benefit from it.— Wood Brothers, Chemists, Jersey, 1878.” Every travelling trunk and HOUSEHOLD in the world ought to contain a Bottle of ENO’S FRUIT SALT, prepared from Sound, Ripe Fruit, as a Health giving, Cooling, Sparkling, and Invigorating Beverage for any Season. It is the best Pre- I ventive and Cure for Biliousness, Sick Mead ache, Skin Eruptions, Impure Blocd, Fevers, Pimples on the Face, Giddiness Feverishness, Mental Depression, Want of Appetite, Sour ness of Stomach, Constipation, Vomiting, Thirst, &c., and to remove the effects of errors in Eating and Drinking. ENO’S FRUIT SALT.— From the Rev. Dr Hurst, Vicar of Collorly :—“ I have nsed your Fruit Salt for many years, and have verified your statements. The thanks of the public are due to you for your unceasing efforts to relieve suffering humanity. Long may you live to be a blessing to the world.” ENO’S FRUIT SALT.—“After suffering for nearly two and a half years from severe headache and disordered stomach, and after trying almost everything and spending much money without finding any benefit-, I was recommended by a friend to try ENO’S FRUIT SALT, and before I had finished one bottle I found it doing me a great deal of good, and now I am restored to my usual health; and others I know that have tried it have not enjoyed such good health for years.—Yours most truly, Robert Humphreys, Post Office, Barrasford. ” Agents for New Zealand, MESSRS. KEMPTHORNE, PROSSER, OUT!! ! AND CO.
VALUABLE DISCOVERY for the HAIR. A very nicely perfumed Hairdressing, called THE MEXICAN HAIR RE NE WER, now being sold by most Che mists and perfumers througout the coun try, at 3s. Gd. per bottle, is fast super ceding all the old restorers and dyes for the purpose of changing grey or white hair to its natural original color, for it will positively restore the hair in every case of greyness to its original color, with out dyeing it or leaving that offensive smell which most of the hair preparations of the day do. This preparation has never been known to fail in restoring the hair to its natural color and gloss in from eight to twelve days. It promotes growth and prevents the hair falling out, eradicating dandruff, and leaving the scalp in a clean, healthy condition. It imparts peculiar vitality to the roots of the hair, restoring it to its youthful freshness and vigor. Daily applications of this preparation for a week or two will surely restore faded, grey, or white hair to its natural color and richness. It is not a dye, nor does it con tain any coloring matter or offensive substance whatever. Hence it does not soil the hands, the scalp, or even white linen, but produces the color within the substance of the hair. Read the follow ing from Mr. Nathan Berry, Chemist, Walkden : “ One of my customers told me the other day he had had grey hair for thirty-five years, and after using one bottle of the Mexican Hair Renewer I sold him, it was restored to and kept its natural color.” It may be had of any respectable Chemist, Perfumer, or Dealer in toilet articles in the kingdom, at 3s ; Gd. per bottle. —Prepared by HENRY C. GALLUP, No. 493, Oxford street, London.
COCKLE’S ANTIBILIOUS PILLS— These Pills consist of a careful and peculiar admixture of the best and mild est vegetable aperients, with the pure ex tract of the flowers of the camomile. They will be foun«l a most efficacious remedy for derangement of the digestive organs, and for torpid action of the liver and bowels, which produce indigestion and the several varieties of bilious and liver complaints. They speedily remove the irritation and feverish state of the stomach, allay spasm, correct the morbid condition of the liver and organs subser vient to digestion, promote a due and healthy secretion of bile, and relieve the constitution of all gouty matter and other impurities, which, by circulating in the blood, most injuriously affect the action of the kidneys ; thus, by removing the causes productive of so much discomfort, they restore the energies of both body and mind. To those who indulge in the luxuries of the table these pills will prove highly useful, occasioning no pain in their action, unless they meet with an unusual quantity of acrid bile and acid matter in the stomach and bowels. To Europeans on their arrival in India or China they are recommended as a preservative against the fatal disorder's peculiar to tropical climates. Their occasional use, if com bined with the strictest attention to diet, will be frequently found to remove at once, by their influence over the secre tions, that congestive and unhealthy con dition of the liver which is so often the earliest antecedent of severe febrile and constitutional disturbance. It must be understood that these pills are not recommended as containing any new or dangerously active ingredients; on the contrary, they are characterised by a remarkable simplicity of combination, and whatever merit they may be found to possess depends as much upon the selec tion of pure drugs, and the unusual labor and attention bestowed upon their subse quent preparation, as upon the acknow ledged peculiarity of their composition. They are not recommended as a panacea, nor are they adapted to all complaints ; but as a mild and efficacious aperient and tonic in the various forms of indigestion, it will not, perhaps, be an exaggeration to state that they have been resorted to under all systems of diet, changes of cli mate, or atmospheric alternations with an extraordinary degree of success for upwards of seventy-eight years. This celebrated family aperient may be had throughout the United Kingdom in boxes at Is lid, 2s 9d, 4s 6d, and 11s Od, as well as in India, China, New Zealand, and he Australian Colonies,
Medical. T?OR COUGHS, BRONCHITIS, IN JT FLUENZA, COLDS, &c. ■pOWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED. T>OWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED. >OWELDS BALSAM of ANISEED. T HHE Oldest and Most Effectual COUGH REMEDY. E XT XTRAORDINARY TESTIMO NIALS. TTT.R MAJESTY S GUN BOAT NETLEY. Wick, Scotland. Dear Sir, — Having had a most distressing and severe cough, which caused me many sleepless nights and restless days, I was recommended by his LORDSHIP the EARL of CAITHNESS to try your most invaluable Balsam of Aniseed, and I can assure you, with the first dose, I found immediate relief, even without having to suspend my various duties; and the first small bottle com pletely cured me, therefore I have the greatest confidence in fully recommend ing it to the million. Signed, W. LINZBLL, H.M.G.B. NETLEY. POWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED. Due de Montaboe, writes : “ Chateau de Montabor, Aveyron. Sir, —Having suffered for some time from an obstinate cough, accompanied with fever, continuous head-aches, and sleepless nights, I resolved after having vainly tried several other medicines, to have recourse to your BALSAM of ANISEED. I cannot resist, sir, the desire of making you acquainted with the really marvelous results which I derived from it. From the first dose I felt great relief, the bad symptoms grew feebler, the irritation of the throat was calming down, and I recovered the sleep which had nearly left me. The third dose delivered me completely, and I am now completely restored to health. Receive, sir, with the expression of my gratitude the assurance of my distinguished sentiments. DUG DE MONTABOR.” TJOWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED. JL “ Sir, I have for a long time suffered from a severe cough and tried all manner of remedies. Dr. I.iberecht advised POWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED ; it cured me after a few days. You are at liberty to use this letter in hopes that others may benefit by it.— I am, Sir, Yours. &c., ALBERT COUNT POTOCKI.” O WELL’S BALSAM OF ANISEED. WILL LOOSEN the PHLEGM imme diately.—The Dean of Westminster’s Verger writes : “I was advised to try the Balsam of Ani ;eed; I did, and have found great relief. It is most comforting in allaying irritation and giving strength to the voice.” Lionel Brough, Esq., the eminent actor, writes ; I think it an invaluable medicine for members of my profession, and have always recommended it to my brother and sister artistes.” TRULY an EXTRAORDINARY EX PECTORANT.—Mr. Edward M. Ullett, of Bury, Hunts., writes to Messrs. Palmer & Son, Ramsay :—“ Having been in the habit o using Powell’s Balsam of Aniseed for a great number of years, I have great pleasure in bear ing testimony to its incomparable effects as an expectorant. I always find a single dose gives immediate relief, and a small bottle effects a perfect cure.”
POWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED.— The effects of one teaspoonful taken in a little water before going to bed is extraordinary. No family should be without it in the winter. Sold by Chemists and Medicine Vendors throughout the World, Is I>£d and 2s 3d per per bottle; a great saving in taking family bottles, 11s each. Established over 50 years. Prepared only by THOMAS POWELL, Blackfriars Road, London. SK for POWELL’S BALSAM iff ANISEED SOLD by all CHEMISTS and STORE KEEPERS. Observe the Trade Mark, “Lion, Net, and Mouse.” Wholesale Agents in the Australian and New Zealand Colonies -Elliot Brothers ; Eyers & Solomon ; Felton, Grimwalde, & Co. ; P. and S. Falk, Paulding & Co. , Rocke, To Mrs it, & Co. ; Rosenthall & Co. ; Kempthorne, Prosser, & Co. 5 S. Hoffenung & Co.; Hemmons, Laws, & Co. ; Berkley, Taylor, & Co.; and all other wholesale houses. Proprietor— Thomas Powell, Blackfriars Road London. KEATINGS COUGH LOZENGES, COUGHS, ASTHMA, BRONCHITIS, ACCUMULATION OF PHLEGM. Composed of the purest articles. These Lozenges contain no opium nor any deleterious drug, therefore the most delicate can take them with perfect confidence. Their beneficial effect is speedy and certain. This old un failing family remedy is daily recommended by the most eminent Physicians. (In use nearly 60 years). MEDICAL TESTIMONY. July 25th, 1577. 22, Cold Harbour Lane, London. Sir, —Your Lozenges are excellent, and their beneficial effect most reliable. I strongly recommend them in cases of cough and asthma. You are at liberty to state this as my opinion, formed from many years experience. J. Bringloe, M.R.C.S.L., L.S.A., L.M. Mr. T. Keating, Indian Medical Service. Dear Sir, —Having tried your Lozenges in India, I have much pleasure in testifying to their beneficial effects in cases of incipient consumption, asthma and bronchial affections. I have prescribed them largely, with the best results. W. B. G, , Apothecary. H.M.S. KEATINGS COUGH LOZENGES are sold by all Chemists, in tins of various sizes, each having the words, “Keatings’s Cough Lozenges ” engrrven on the government stamp. KEATING’S WORM TABLETS, A PURELY VEGETABLE SWEETMEAT, noth in appearance and taste, furnishing a most agreeable method of administering the only certain remedy for INTESTINAL or THREAD WORMS. It is a perfectly safe and mild preparation, and is especially adapted lor children. Sold in tins by all Chemists. Proprietor, THOS. KEATING, London, Export Chemist and Druggist. 271 c GRATEFUL—COMFORTIF G. BREAKFAST COCOA. “ By a thorough knowledge of the natural laws which govern the operations of digestion and nutrition, and by a careful application oi die fine properties of well selected cocoa, Mr. Epps has provided our breakfast tables with a delicately-flavoured beverage which may save us many heavy doctors’ bills. It is by tne judi. cious use of such articles of diet, that a constitu tion may be gradually built up until strong enough to resist every tendency to disease. Hundreds of subtle maladies are floating around us, ready to attack wherever there is a weak point. We may escape many a fata shaft by keeping ourselves well fortified with pure blood and a properly nourished frame.” —The Chil Service Gazette . SOLD ONLY IN PACKETS LABELLED JAMES EPPS. AND CO Homoepathic Chemists, London.
Business Notices. 865* THIS ADVERTISEMENT SHOULD BE CAREFULLY REAITAND RE MEMBERED BY EVERYONE IN TERESTED IN FENCING. THE PATENT OVAL SAMSON FENCE WIRE Has now been before the public for four years, and during that time 5,000 TONS HAVE BEEN SOLD, Giving very great satisfaction, in proof of which we hold numerous testimonials from well-known colonists ; and the demand is daily increasing to such an extent, that numerous spurious imitations have lately been introduced in the various markets of Australia and New Zealand, for the sole purpose of damaging the reputation of the Patent Oval Samson Wire. The Samson Wire Was patented and introduced four years ago in Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, and New Zealand ; and the principal claim set fourth was its being made Oval to prevent fraud. Yet, in the face of these patents, firms—many of respecaltry standing—have, for the sake of a paltry commission, lent themselves to the intro duction of various spurious imitations, which render them liable to actions at law, and annoyance and disappointment to the users. We would point out to intending pur chasers that any persen erecting Oval Wire Fences, other than the Patent Oval Sam son, renders himself liable for damages. The Patent Acts on this point are very explicit; therefore, after this notice no excuse can be made. We have had instances brought under our notice where somepersonshave been so un principled as to mix the Spurious Oval Wire amongst the Patent Oval Samson in order to make a sale, and damage the the reputation of the genuine article. We have a great aversion to take legal proceedings in this matter, but shall be compelled to, in self-defence, unless these practices are at once stopped. The public, when purchasing, are there fore cautioned to see that each coil bears a tin tally thus : PATENT OVAL SAMSON WIRE, IK OVAL ; And the Patentee’s Tally or Trade Mark:— MB R IK PADLOCK. \ Manufactured by the Whitecross Wire Company, Warrington, England.
By using the Patent Oval Fence Wire you get a better and cheaper fence than any other, and the best proofs are the imitations already referred to. comprehensive circular as to its advantages, with numerous testimonials • from well-known colonists, will be posted, to any address on application. The state Forests of Victoria are fenced with the Patent Oval Samson Fence Wire; the one at Dookie is, without doubt, the best Wire Fence in Australia, and people come from great distances to see it. PRICES GREATLY REDUCED: ADDRESS : M Lean Bros. & Rigg* IMPORTER , 69 ELIZABETH STREET, MELBOURNE. TRADE MARK : M B R IN PADLOCK. We undertake through our agents, to deliver the Patent Oval Samson Wire at any port in Australia or New Zealand, either direct from England or Melbourne. Inquiries by telegram promptly answered. REWARD.—Fencers throughout the Colonies who can give information as to the erection of Oval Wire Fences, other than the Patent Oval Samson Wire, will find it to their advantage to communicate with Messrs. M'Lean Brothers and Rigg, 69 Elizabeth street Melbourne. THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. in the Country are Particularly requested to communicate with the Publishers if their papers are not properly addressed. The number of Sub scribers has increased so rapidly less great care is taken in giving orders Js” to address and how to be sent, the papers . may be left at the wrong place. All orders vill receive our prompt attention. > y WEEKS AND DIXON, Proprietors. |
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ASHBURTON. TUESDAY, APRIL 13, 1880.
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Auctioneers and Commission Agents ALFRED HARRISON, AUCTIONEER, COMMISSION AGENT ETC. SALES, Sales of Stock, Mer chandise, .Furniture and Effects, also Pigs, Fowls, and General Produce. WEEKLY SALE Every SATURDAY at 12 o’clock. SALE YA~DS ATTENDED. ntries can be made at my office or at the Yards. Agent for the Transatlantic Fire Insurance Company. 6 I7IDMISTON BROS. & GUNDRY (late bullock AND CO.), ASHBURTON, General Merchants, Auctioneers, Stock, Station, Estate, and Commission Agents. Sales of Stock, Farm Implements, &c., will be held at their Yards, Ashbur ton, and the Tinwald Yards, on alternate TUESDAYS. CASH ADVANCES Made on Stock, Produce, &c., consigned for Positive Sale. EDMISTON BROS. & GUNDRY. 19 FARMERS AND OTHERS. Messrs, acland, Campbell, & CO. are prepared to supply Farmers and others with Station Stores, Fencing "Wire, Fencing Staples, Standards, &c., at Lowest Rates, and of First-class quality. AGENTS FOR THE ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY. CAPITAL £2,000,000 NSURANCES EFFECTED AT LOWEST RATES, ACLAND, CAMPBELL & CO., Auctioneers. W. R. BOYLE, Agent, Ashburton. 65 (Sr F r E/st REDK. pAVITT, Street (Close to the Railway Station) Ashburton, Land and General Commission Agent. Orders taken for—Sydney Drays, Newcastle Coal, and Malvern (by the truck load), Build ing Materials of all kinds. Fencing Wire, Agricultural Implements, English and Ameri can, &c., &C. ■ 1 MESSRS. POYNTZ & CO., L AND, JJSTATE, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS. Rents and Debts Collected. Money advanced on Freehold Security. 7 WILLIAM ADAMS, Accountant and General Commission Agent. W. A. has started busines as above in the Cottage next Road Board Office, Ash burton.
Tradesmens’ books kept, Accounts Rendered, Rents Collected, Letters Written, business or private, Contractors’ Partnership Accounts Adjusted. Charges Moderate. WILLIAM ADAMS, Next Road Board Office, 512 g Ashburton. W. B. BOYLE, Moore street, Ashburton, Accountant, land, estate, and GENERAL AGENT. Loans negotiated. Absentees represented. Agent for the Victorian Insurance Com pany. Certificated Accountant in Bank ruptcy. 458 g Millers, &c. NEW FLOUR. HTITOFFAT begs to inform the # IVi inhabitants of Ashburton and surrounding districts that his NEW FLOUR MILL AT WAKANUI IS NOW IN FULL WORK, And is turning out a really First-class Flour. Bakers and the Public can rely on all orders being promptly attended to on the most reasonable terms. Cash Buyers of Wheat and Oats. Special attention paid to Gristing, and Farmers from a distance can have their Grist ground by return 31 Public Notices. FARMERS ! FARMERS ! FARMERS ! R. McKERROW AND CO., Cash Purchasers of Wool, Grain, and all kinds of Farm Produce, and are also prepared to make Liberal CASH ADVANCES on the above placed in their hands either for sale or shipment to the English or Colonial Markets. A Large Stock of Cornsacks, Wool fe|ttoks, &c., for sale at lowest current *^>rices. R. McKERROW & CO., GRAIN MERCHANTS, RAKAIA. 60 Surveyor, Civil Engineers, &c. C E. FOOKS AND SON, CENSED a UTVEYORS AND LAND BROKERS Under the Land Transfer Act, Government Contract Surveyors, Triangle, Wakanui Road, near Post-office- ASHBURTON,
Saunders Bros. RANGITATA. FOR SALE, in convenient sized farms, about 3,500 ACRES of the best Land in the North Rangitata District, being rural sections Nos. 32311, 32312, 32264, 32265, 30788, 30789, and 30790. The land is all fenced, and ready for immediate occupation ; ■water can be ob tained within fifty feet of the surface, and excellent crops have been grown in the neighborhood this season. For small capitalists this is a rare op portunity to obtain good land at a very slight advance on the Government price. Portion of the property is not more than three minutes’ walk from the Ealing Railway Station. TERMS EXCEPTIONALLY EASY. EDUCATION RESERVE 1999. HIS reserve will shortly be offered for cropping, in lots of convenient size. Well adapted for growing barley, a portion (110 acres) in crop this year yielding up wards of 33 bushels per acre. KAIAPOI BOROUGH RESERVES, Nos. 2184, 2185, 2186, 2187. HE whole of these reserves will shortly be offered in lots, for one crop or a longer period. Excellent crops of wheat, oats, and barley have been grown on the properties this season.
Hotels. BUTLER’S FAMILY HOTEL, ASHBURTON. J. F. BUTLER (Late of Arahura, West Coast) ~p>EGS to inform his friends and the public generally that he has opened the above large and commodious hotel, which is situated at the CORNER OF CASS AND HAVELOCK STREETS, And is convenient to the Railway Station. Excellent accommodation for travellers, families, and boarders. All wines and spirits of vhe best brands. One of Alcock’s best billiard tables. 965a-4170 JOHN TISCH begs to inform his friends and the public that he has TAKEN THE ALFORD FOREST HOTEL, Alford Forest. First-class accommodation at moderate charges. Wines, ales, and spirits of best quality. Good stabling and paddocks. Horses and buggies on hire. A _ con veyance meets the 11.35 a.m. train at Methven Station, returning at once to Al ford Forest. 5980 THE WHEATSHEAF HOTEL, Wheatstone. Q H. WILLCOCKS, the Proprietor of the* above fine Hotel can now offer Acora modation which cannot be surpassed in any house in Canterbury, and wishes to inform his friends and the public generally that everything in his power will be done to make his patrons comfortable. The rooms are splendidly furnished and well ventilated. First-class Stabling and Paddocks in connection with the Hotel. Wines and Spirits of the Best Brands. G. H. WILLCOCKS, Proprietor, 138 Wheatsheaf Hotel.
Boarding Houses. CENTRAL TEMPERANCE HOTEL, Baring Square (Near Town Hall). RE-OPENING of the above commo dious and centrally situated Pri vate and Commercial Hotel. T. BROADBELT, PROPRIETOR, Is prepared to give Superior Accommoda tion to Boarders and the Travelling Public on REASONABLE TERMS. Weekly Board and Lodging ... £1 Weekly Board ... ... ... 14s. MEALS AT ALL HOURS. Dinner on Saturday from 11.30. Beds (single), Is. 6d. Private Room for Ladies. 153—624 a Publications. NE W ZEALAND WESLE VAN Published Monthly. JUST ARRIVED, the “New Zealand Wesleyan ” for April. Price 6d Sold at the Herald and Guardian Office, East Street. WEEKS AND DIXON, Agents. AGRICULTURAL PAPERS. fJIHE PUBLISHERS have much pleasure in intimating to the Earmei’s of the County of Ashburton, that they have issued a reprint in pamphlet form of a selection of AGRICULTURAL PAPERS Read before the Lincoln Farmers’ Club, compiled by J. Stanley Bruce, Esq., Price One Shilling. Orders for the above pamphlet, ac companied by thirteen stamps, should be addresssed to WEEKS & DIXON, Publishers, East Street. ALMANAC for 1880, printed on a neat card, with Ashburton Direc tory, Postal and Railway Guide, can be' obtained gratuitiously at the “ Guardian ” Office. FORMS PRINTED —“To Let” and “ For Sale ” —can be obtained at the Herald Office.
SAUNDERS BROS, MILLERS, GRAIN MERCHANTS, AND COMMISSION AGENTS. ASHBURTON. AGENTS FOB THB LONDON AND LANCASHIRE FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, AND THE WALLSEND COLLIERY. 6920
MARBLE CHIMNEY PIECES— ALL PATTERNS AND DESIGNS. WASHING, WRINGING, AND MANGLING MACHINES— ALL SIZES IN STOCK. Business Notices, IRONMONGERY. IRONMONGERY. CHEAPEST HOUSE IN CHRISTCHURCH. F. CROSS & CO., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL IRONMONGERS, Coenee of Colombo and Heeeford Streets, opposite Bane of New Zealand, CHRISTCHURCH, BEG to call the attention of their Customers and the public generally to their varied and well-assorted :stock of every description of BUILDERS" AND GENERAL IRONMONGERY, BRUSHWARE, &c., &c.; also, always on hand, a large stock of Oils, Paints, Paperhangings, Varnishes, &c, ; also, now landing, ex Elmiranda, from New York direct—Two and Three-Pronged Hay Forks, all lengths ; Two and Three-Bow Hay Rakes ; American Scythe Snathes, Lawn Mowers, and every description of Yankee Notions. „ FLY TRAPS ! FLY TRAPS ! FLY TRAPS ! RANGES. RANGES. RANGES. CHEAPER THAN EVER. Stocks of Scotch and Leamington Ranges in the Colonies, and are now offering them at considerably reduced prices, and would call the attention of Architects, Builders, and the public generally to an inspection. RANGES—Watson and Gow’s “Etna,” with cast-iron oven and boiler, 3ft wide—£s. Ditto os above, with oven and side boiler, and bright bands and mould, 3ft. 3in. wide— L 7 10s. Leamington Ranges, all sizes, from 2ft. 9in. to Oft., and all prices from £4 each. REGISTER GRATES—Fine cast front with brick back—7d. per inch. Ground front and brick back—lOd. per inch. Wright’s Patent Bivalve, with steel and ormolu bead, all sizes and patterns, from 60s. each. EXJBNISHING DEPARTMENT. Being overstocked in this Department we are determined to sell at a little over cost, and give our Customers the benefit of the in creased tariff, also to make room for shipments now landing, and to arrive, we invite recent arrivals and others to an inspection. We have also now landing ex Hurunui —OIL CLOTHS, all Widths ; CARPETS of every description ; HEARTH RUGS ; Hessians, striped for Cabinet makers ; Scrim, Ac., Ac. Also, to arrive per Hereford, Pleiades, and other vessels—White Lead, Oils, Varnishes, and Colors of every description. All Goods delivered Free within One Mile of Post Office. Country orders carefully packed, and every attention given. 4520 FURNISHING GOODSf OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS. CARPENTERS’ TOOLS AT REDUCED PRICES.
NOTICE TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. WHEN you want any Copper, Zinc, Iron, or Tinware made or re paired. it will be to your interest to con sult JOSEPH HYDE, Moore street, Ashburton, And he will cure all complaints cheaply. 4690 T. CHAMBERS, JgOOT AND SHOEMAKER, East Street, Ashburton. Boots and Shoes of all kinds Sewn or Pegged, Repairs Attended To. 48 TINWALD STORE. JAMES ESCOT T, GENERAL STOREKEEPER, IRONMONGER, DRAPER, &c., &c., &c. 390 a FINE Cream-Laid ENVELOPES, No. 6 ; extra secure shape, ONLY 9s. 6d. per 1000; Soo, 55.; 250, 35., NETT CASH. ALSO, — BANK NOTE AND LETTER PAPER WEEKS & DIXON, DIRECT IMPORTERS, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL STATIONERS, ASHBURTON “ HERALD ” OFFICE. c T. A. GATES, ABINET MAKER, PICTURE FRAME MAKER, AND UNDERTAKER, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, ASHBURTON. 4 JUST ARRIVED.
R CULLEN, GENERAL CARRIER , and FORWARDING AGENT, Burnett street, Ashburton. Trains at tended daily, and all orders promptly at tended to. 4COg jyj-R. FRANCIS PHILIP O’REILLY, Barrister, Solicitor, & Conveyancer, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON, Next Messrs. Orr and Co.’s. 3620 WM. ANDERSON, SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER, Ashburton, HAS always in STOCK a complete assortment of every description of Saddlery, Harness, Whips, Saddlers’ Iron mongery, &c., imported direct from Eng land. Goods to order manufactured on the premises of the best Materials, and at the lowest rates. 11 A The Oldest Established Business in the County of Ashburton. D. WILLIAMSON AND CO., DRAPERS, GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, TEA, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS. The Best House in Town for MEN’S, BOYS’, AND YOUTHS’ READY-MADE CLOTHING. CELEBRATED ROOT AND SHOE DEPOT. 14 MEDICAL HALL. Established 1874. J. M. c 7 DRUGGIST, FAMILY AND DISPENSING CHEMIST, Has always in Stock— SPONGES—Honeycomb and Turkey Toilet TRUSSES—Common Circular, Cole’s, Sal mon and Ody’s, Mocmain, &c. SHBURTON QTORE.
ELASTIC STOCKINGS Knee Caps, Wristlets, and Anklets ; Abdominal Belts in Silk and Thread. FEEDING BOTTLES—Mather’s, Maw’s. Dean’s, Stocker’s, Ayrton and Saun ders’, O’Connell’s. INFANTS’ FOODS—Liebig’s, Hard’s, Neave’s, Ridge’s, Nestle’s. COD LIVER OILS—De Jongh’s, Lang ton’s, Moller’s, Foxe’s, Southall Bros. PERFUMERY —Piesse and Lubin’s, Rim mel’s, Gosnell’s, Briedenbach’s, Low’s, The Crown Perfumery Company’s HORSE AND CATTLE MEDICINES. HOMOEOPATHIC MEDICINES—Leath and Ross’s, Turner’s, and Martin’s. TEETH CAREFULLY EXTRACTED. 2 BROWN PAPER, strong, and large sheets, at Bid. per lb. WEEKS AND DIXON, Stationers, East street Nostb (near the Railwry Station), Ash bimron. CHRISTMAS Number Young Ladies’ Journal, London Journal, Family Herald, Family Reader, Boys’ Standard, &o. Just arrived. H. M. Jones, Sta tioner, Baring Square. OFFICE and Pocket Diaries for 1880 H.*M. Jones, Stationer, gßaring Square.
PAPER BAGS, PAPER BAGS. rjONFECTIONERS, Fruiterers, I Grocers, Drapers, Seedsmen, &c., can be supplied with Paper Bags, all sizes, and Printed or Plain. WEEKS AND DIXON, General Printers, East rtreet North. SCHOOL Requisites and Artist M de rials. H. M. JONES, Static ier, Bari Souare. o£St JpNYELOPES, NOTEPAPER, EN VELOPES, NOTE PAPER.—The cheapest ever offered in Ashburton, at the Herald Office, Wholesale Stationery Depot, Saunders’ Buildings.
Business Notices. J. R, CHAPMAN, jpAINTER, GLAZIER, PAPER HANGER & SIGNWRITER, Importer of Paperhangings, White Lead, Glass, &c. The trade supplied at lowert Wliolesale Prices. 17
Business Notices. ALWAYS IN STOCK, A CHOICE AS S_ O RaT ME N T OF OFFICE AND HOUSEHOLD STATIONERY? PAPERpAGS, ACCOUNT BOOKS, DIARIES, &c. To Meet the Requirements of the County of Ashburton, WEEKS & DIXON Are now Importing, direct from the makers, Eveiy description of Commercial, Law, and General Stationery, which they are in a position to supply, wholesale or retail, at prices that will compare favorably with any house in the Colony. The Goods now being opened up include a Choice Assortment of Plain and Fancy Note Papers and Envelopes, and| some very superior kinds.
Auctioneers, &c. J. E. BUCHANAN AND CO., AUCTIONEERS, LAND AND ESTATE AGENTS, ASHBURTON. PROPERTIES. THE following, amongst other PRO PERTIES, are placed in the Auction eer’s hands for LEASE and SALE:— ASHBURTON— A splendid paddock of 5 acres near Township. Six acres close to N. E. Belt, Sections near Gas Works. House and garden, Burnett St, Capital 4-Roomed House, Peter St, ASHBURTON FORKS— -190 acres with splendid Creek, 200 acres in crop, fenced and sub divided. Good house and out buildings. WAKANUI—. 100 acres near Moffatt’s Mill. 150 acres in crop. SEAFIELD — 400 acres fenced and subdivided. 196 acres fenced and subdivided. DROMORE -400 acres fenced and subdivided. Good Stable and Cottage. CHERTSEY— A few Township Sections. 150 acres near Railway. J. E. BUCHANAN & Co., 415 g Auctioneers. Public Notices. NEW ZEALAND TRUST AND LOAN COMPANY (LIMITED). QAPITAL SUMS ... £1,000,000. OF £BOO to £20,000 READY TO BE ADTANCED UPON FREEHOLD SECURITIES. Information can be obtained upon appli cation to J. C. M'DOWALL, Manager, 578 a Hereford street, Christchurch.
TO FARMERS. THE UNDERSIGNED are CASH PURCHASERS of WHEAT, OATS, and BARLEY, and are prepared to SHIP WHEAT to the English markets on farmers’ account at the lowest possible cost. P. CUNNINGHAM & CO., 561 g Ashburton and Christchurch. Business Notices. H. M. J ONES, Baring Square, LAW & COMMERCIAL STATIONER, BOOK AND MUSIC SELLER. Toys, Fancy Goods, Violins, Strings, Concertinas, &c. Magazines, English Papers, & Periodicals, by each Mail. Bookbinding Executed with Despatch 15 Insurance. ■\TORTH BRITISH AND MERCAN TILE INSURANCE COMPANY. Established, a.d. 1809. Capital £2,000,000 Losses already indemnified... £5,000,000; Reserve ... ... ... £1,156,000 Ashburton Agents— -3820 POYNTZ & CO.
Commercial and Law Stationery! Notepapers in great variety| Envelopes of the newest Inkstands and Bottles Pens and Penholders Pencils and Pencil Cases Account and Pocket Books, Etc. Biscuit Bags Flour Bags Milliners’ Bags. Wholesale and Retail. LIBERAL DISCOUNT FOR CASH. BOOKS (SCRAP, ALBUMS, &c., &c.) We’ have a small lot of the above, and being desirous of clearing out these articles, we shall be glad to dispose of them at VERY LOW RATES, so as to make room for incoming consignments of General Stationery. AND DIXON? Saunders’ Buildings, EAST ASHBURTON.
Business Notices. CENTRAL SHOEING FORGE, Tancred street, Railway crossing, (Opposite Orr and Co.’s.) ROBB and BURNS, Agricultural Im plement Makers, General Black smiths, Wheelwrights, Machinists, &c., beg to announce to the public of Ashbur ton that they have commenced business as above, and hope to merit a share of public support. HORSE SHOEING GUARANTEED TO SATISFACTION. ,5600 GREENSTREET FORGE, Ashburton Forks. | WILLIAM REYELL, Blacksmith, Wheelright, and Agricultural Machinist, HAYING considerably extended his Business Premises, can guarantee all work entrusted to him to be executed in a thoroughly competent manner, and with despatch. 359 g Q H A RL E S REI D, ASHBURTON SHOEING FORGE, Corner of East and Dodson streets. A large and varied experience in the manufacture and repair of Agricultural Implements and Machinery, warrants 0. R. in guaranteeing sound and satis factory material and workmanship. Horses safely and scientifically shod on the spot. 252 JOHN N D E R S 0 N, CANTERBURY FOUNDRY, CHRISTCHURCH, Sole Agent for the M‘SHERRY GRAIN DRILLS, Will have on sale for next season a full assortment of these machines, varying from 10 to 17 hoes. Hoes, spring and peg, six to seven inches apart. Reapers and Binders by MUormick and Wood. Wire and extras for same. All kinds of plough fittings, shares, &c., kept on hand or cast at short notice. Fencing standards amLwire, millstones, grindstones, flour dressing silk, leather and indiarubber belting and hose, reaper sections, machine oils, field gates, horse shoes and nails, rivets, bolts, nuts, plate and bar iron, steel, and every requisite for smiths’ work, all kinds of engine and boiler mountings, boiler and gas lubes, &c., &c. Machinery of every description made on the most modern principles and design. Estimates and drawings furnished on application. Indents to Great Britain or America executed on favourable terms. Sole agent for Aveling and Porter, Rochester, England. 6 and 8-h.p. Trac tion Engines by them on sale. Sole agent for John Wallace and Co., of London and Dundee, manufactures of Rolled Joists, &c. Sizes, prices, and cata logues on application. 312
JAMES MCDONALD, PRACTICAL TAILOR, East street, Ashb'eston. A good Stock of Tweeds and Cloths on hai d. Summer Goods open shortly. 172 Conveyances. METHYEN TO ALFORD FOREST. JOHN TISCH begs to inform the pub lic that his COACH LEAVES AL FORD FOREST DAILY at 9 a.m. for the Methven Railway Station, to meet the 11.25 a.m. train from Christchurch and Rakaia, and returns to Alford Forest at twelve o’clock. Parcels and orders punctually attended to. All unstamped letters taken along the road to be charged at parcel rates. JOHN TISCH, 597 g Alford Forest. B R I C K S. rjIHE UNDERSIGNED having COM* PLETED their KILN at Ashburton, are prepared to SUPPLY BRICKS, equal tc any made in the Colony, at any Station up or down. Samples to be seen at the Company'* | Offices, Ashburton, Rakaia, and V, inslow. W. MONTGOMERY & CO [Limited] 32 TOTARA ! TOTARA !! TOTARA !!! NOTICE. To members of County Councils, Road Boards, Contractors, and others. THE undersigned desires ; to notify that he is prepared to supply SAWN TOTARA (or Black Pine) for Bridges, Culverts Slabbing wells, or other purposes, of any dimensions, and in large or small quanti ties to suit customers. ALPHEUS HAYES, Timber Merchant, «. East street, Ashburton. N.B.—Building Timber, Firewood, Stakes, &c., now on sale at the , yards, East street, near Railway station, at lowest current rates, or can be delivered at any station along the line direct from the mills. ~ Firewood by the truck-load at greatly reduced prices. 967a*—413 - a %\mM |
AG/1880/AG_18800413/MM_01/0002.xml | 9,807 | MAIL NOTICES.
The next mail for the United Kingdom via San Francisco will be closed at Christ church on April 24, and will be due in London on June 8. The next mail for the United Kingdom via Brindisi (for correspondence specially addressed only), will be closed at Christ church on May Gth, and will be due in London on June 2Gth.
Mails close at the Chief Post Offices for the following places (subject to the necessary alterations) as under : Tuesday, April 13.
For Wanganui and Westport, per St. Hilda, at 1. 50 p.m. Wednesday, April 14.
For Australian Colonies, per express train, to connect with s.s. Rotomahana at Port Chalmers, at 7.30 a.m.
Thursday, April 15. For Northern Port?, perTaiaroa. SYDNEY J. DICK, Chief Postmaster.
ASHBURTON RETAIL LIST.
MEMORANDA.
AUCTION SALES. This Day. Messrs. H. Matson and Co., at the Ash burton Yards—Horses, Implements, &c. Messrs. Acland, Campbell, and Co., at the Ashburton Yards Horses, Cattle, Sheep, and 30 Fat Pigs. Thursday, 22nd April. Messrs. J. E. Buchanan and Co., at , Chertsey—Horses, Sheep, Pigs, etc.; also a large area of land. Sale at 1 p.m. Messrs. Matson and Co., at the Town Hall, Ashburton—The Fairfield Estate, com prising 2,000 acres of land. Luncheon at one o’clock. Sale at two o’clock. Also, at the same place, and immediately following the above—Large area of land at Chertsey, Dromore, and Ashbur ton.
The Ashburton Guardian, COUNTY AGRICULTURAL & SPORTING RECORDER TUESDAY, APRIL 13, 1880.
A telegram from Melbourne, of date April 10, announces the issue of an Order in Council providing for the f*ce importa tion of oats intended for conversion into oatmeal for exportation. This opens up a new market for our over-stock of oats, as it means taking off a handicap in the Vic torian market of more than 4ld. per bushel. The import duty on grain into Melbourne previous to this alteration was Is. per lOOlbs., or 7d. l-sth per bushel of COlbs. on wheat; 6d. per bushel of 501bs. on barley, and 4d. 4-sths per bushel ef 401bs. on oats. By many it was thought that we were done w ; th the Land Tax when the Pro perty Tax was instituted ; but it appears that for one quarter at least owners of land will have to pay thetwo taxes together. The last quarter of the Land Tax’s existence ends on the 30th June, the end of the old fiuancial'year, while the new financial year commenced on the first of the current month, and with it began the quarter of the Property Tax. Whether this co existence of the taxes was observed or not by Parliament when the Property Assess ment Act was passed we know not, but we confess to have been unaware of it until we saw' attention drawn to it in the Wel lington “ Evening Post,” a paper that usually speaks with authority on Govern ment matters. It was certainly the idea of Parliament to substitute the Property Tax for the Land Tax, and that when the former came into force the latter was to become a thing of the past. But ap parently the interlacing of the old and new financial years have not been provided for, and the collectors will therefore draw into the Government coffers some £20,000 or £30,000 that the framers of the Pro perty Tax machinery never counted upon possessing. Parliament, however, will meet before the end of the Land Tax
quarter, when it is to be hoped they will relieve the tax-payers of the Land Tax portion of their burden. But failing Par liamentary interference, we know of no means wheieby payment of both taxes can be avoided, and parties li vble to both had better make up their minds to pay.
So thoroughly do we feel assured that New Zealand will lean upon a broken reed if she trusts much longer wholly to grain growing and wool raising as sources of in come from foreign markets, that we can not help again referring to the imperative necessity that exists for New Zealand joining in the rush to the English market with dead meat. It is needful, if we would get the farmers to join issue with each other on this subject, and agitate it, with a view to extending stock raising operations, that it should be persistently kept before them. We are therefore pleased to see from occasional letters in the Southern papers that the idea is begin ning to take root among the farmers themselves, and from this we hold out a hope of sooner or latter seeing ships in regular trade between this country and Home, carrying frozen meat to the Lon don market. We may boast as we like of our grand wheat growing land, our rich yields, almost unprecedented in any country, but we cannot hide the fact that taking the past few years all round, grain growing has not paid sufficiently to satisfy the fair hopes of the farmer. We are wholly dependent for prices upon the state of the English, Continental, and American harvests, and if these are abundant it does not matter whether we have the most plentiful yield that ever was reaped, we cannot get a higher figure for our grain than will leave a barely paying mar gin after export to and sale in England. America has such a wide expanse of land suitable for wheat growing, and she is so rapidly bringing large tracts of fresh land under the plough, and her railway communication is so great, that she becomes a competitor who cannot fail to crowd us out of the market. But we can enter the market with meat in spite of her, by the avenue to the London butchers’ shops opened up to us in the new refrigerating process ; for the opinion of England seems to be that the Australian meat sent over in the Strathleven was superior to anything America has yet been able to send. It is not too egotistical on our part to say that our climate is more favorable to the rearing of meat than any in Australia, and why, therefore, while America devotes her almost undivided attention to the cropping of her land and pouring wheat into the great centres of European population, should not we develope stock-rearing I We could com mand good prices for our meat at all times where America sends her grain, and where we have hitherto sent ours, and while she devotes her energies to supplying the world with grain, and does so with a reckless exhaustion of her soil, we could, while we are rearing stock, be husbanding and improving the pro ducing powers of our land. Again, we urge upon farmers to move in the matter, and to follow the example of Victoria. There is nothing to prevent us raising here sufficient cattle and sheep to keep quite a line of vessels continually at work, and England could find a market at fair prices for every pound we could send. The matter only wants to be mooted in our Agricultural and Pastoral Associa tions and Farmers’ Clubs to bo taken up in earnest, for we are satisfied that enter prise is not lacking in this colony to form a strong exporting company. There is no necessity for waiting until the larger firms take it up : it can bo done by the farmers themselves; and if they would set about the agitation, we have no doubt that it would end in a company being formed that would absorb and dispose of in England every carcase the colony could supply.
San Francisco Mail. —The Ashburton portion of the Sah Francisco mail may be expected to-day.
Taylor’s Road. —Tenders are invited by the Mount Somers Road Board for cut tings, etc., on Taylor’s road. Gas Company. —An extraordinary meeting rf the Ashburton Gas Company, called for yesterday afternoon, fell through from want of a quorum. Farewell Dinner. — A meeting is an nounced to take place at Harris’ Railway Hotel, Winslow, on Friday next, to make arrangements for a farewell dinner to Mr. A. Frisby. Contempt of Court. —Daniel Horrigan, who appeared in Court on Friday in a state of intoxication, was brought before his Worship on Saturday, and fined L2, or forty-eight hours’ imprisonment. Sent Back. —Fanny Williams, who was arrested on Friday evening in Ashburton, on a warrant from Christchurch, being brought before the Bench on Saturday, was remanded to that city for trial.
Waterton Pound. —On reference to our advertising columns it will be seen that the by-laws for the Waterton Pound will come into force on the 21st April, and that Mr. Samuel Holland has been appointed poundkeeper. The Weather. —The dull foggy weather which prevailed during the greater part of last week, culminated in a thunder storm early on Sunday morning, since which time the atmosphere has been of a much purer and bracing character.
Obstructing the Tramway. —A test case of obstructing the tramway was heard yesterday at Christchurch, in which the driver of a break, who got in the way pur posely, and caused the tram car to miss the train, was fined Is. and cosi s. Drunk. —Before Mr. Guinness, on Saturday, George Edmonds pleaded guilty to being drunk and disorderly, bit thire being no previous convictions recorded against the delinquent, he was let off with ffie usual fine of 55., or twenty-four hours in durance vile. A New Start.—Mr. Wilkie announces his intention of giving the public the op portunity of using some of his well-known first-class horses. He is going to open his stables for livery and breaking-in work, and his talent in that direction is so well known, and his stock so good, that his success is certain. Courthouse. —The Minister of Justice passed through Ashburton by yesterday morning’s express, and on the representa tion of Mr. Alfred Saunders, he tele graphed from here instructions to delay accepting a tender for our local courthouse until alternative tenders for brick or wood can be invited.
Steeplechases. —The steplechase meet ing advertised for Saturday evening lapsed on acc uint of insufficient attendance. We understand that a number of sporting gentlemen will meet one evening during the present week and endeavor to make the necessary arrangements for holding the customary May steeplechases. Akt.—We have much pleasure in re cording the fact that another celebrity in artistic painting is a resident of the Canter bury Plains. We have been shown some very superior productions in the shape of oil painting by Mr. Clarke, of Kakaia. Several of the pictures are being framed in gold By our local picture frame maker, Mr. Gates, of Saunders’ Buildings. Harrow Escape.-—A party set out on Sunday morning from Chertsey to go rabbit hunting on the Rakaia Island. When 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 his 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.
Local Directory. —Mr. Burton, who compiled and printed a directory for Christchurch, Lyttelton, .and Kaiapoi, is about to compile one also for Aushburton, Timaru, and Oamaru. We can only say that if Mr. Burton is as successful in his efforts in the south as he has been in the north of Canterbury, he will have no reason to regret his visit here. 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 yesterday, how ever, when workmen were put to set matters right. We have heard of no other accidents to any of the Althouses erected on the plains.
The Rakaia Bridge Approaches.— Owing to the nor’-westers there has been a considerable amount of damage done to the approaches at the south side of the Rakaia Bridge. The river had been steadily rising for the three days previons to Saturday last, and on that afternoon it rose to such a height that nearly the whole population of the township were converted for the time being into navvies, and had an opportunity of displaying their skill in that line by filling sand bags, &c., with a view of stopping the encroachment of the flood. The train was got over the breach by the device of pulling over the line, and after a delay of two hours it succeeded in getting through. The river fell considerably afterwards, but it required some effort to be put forth by the pennant way staff to have the line in condition for traffic on Monday. 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 the 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 urged the members to take advantage of the facilities for registration given by the new Registration of Electors Act, under which any man resident for six months in the district could obtain a vote. He also pointed out that it was vain to trust to the old leasehold and household qualifica tion, but instead tha u application on a residence qualification should be at once made.
The Hospital. —The Hospital Com mittee of the Council met yesterday to consider tenders for the Hospital furni ture, and applications for the positions of master and matron. The tenders sent in were in most cases at per article, with out the total sums being filled in, so that a large amount of time was spent in find ing the difference between the tenderers’ amounts. It was ultimately decided, after examination of the samples, to accept the lowest tender, and the duty of finding out who was lowest was relegated to the Clerk. The large number of applicants were re duced to a short leet of three, and the committee held over the final appointment till another meeting. The committee on the division of subsidies also met, and apportioned the various proportions to be paid to each Road Board, but another meeting will also require to be held to finish this work. Fatal Accident at Rakaia. —On Saturday afternoon a man named James Clark, a tailor, residing at Temuka, while travelling in the train, fell off the plat form near Rakaia. He 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 yesterday 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 was the first time his services had been so rewarded. He had always tried to 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. Novel Method of Seeking Redress, —Thomas Cook was brought up before Mr. Guinness on Saturday for breaking three panes of glass, the property of Messrs. Orr and Co., valued at L 5. After the arresting constable had given his evi dence, Mr. John Orr deponed that Cook had gone into their shop yesterday after noon, with an order from a man named Russell, upon which witness told the pri soner that, as the firm were not indebted to Russell, he should refuse to pay it. After muttering something, prisoner went outside, and the next thing Mr. Orr heard was the smashing of windows. Cook had been in the night before, and, after plead ing poverty, witness had given him a few shillings to get a bed and breakfast, and told the prisoner not to trouble him any more about the order. The two bottom panes had been kicked through, and a stone thrown through the top pane. The estimated damage done was L 5. In reply prisoner, Mr. Orr stated that he had told the men in Russell’s employ that the latter had written for sufficient money to pay the men off, and that the firm had sent him all that he had asked for— namely, LIOO, in three instalments, and that the men would have to look to Russell for payment up to the time possession was taken by Orr and Co. of the farm, but if the men liked to stop on afterwards he would see that they were’ paid. Prisoner, however, did not stop after possession had been taken by the prosecutor. Addressing the Bench, prisoner stated that after following Russell all over the country he could only get half his wages and an order on Orr and Co for the balance, in consequence of the latter having taken possession of the crop. Seeing that he (Cook) could not get the money, he broke the windows, so as to bring the matter into notice, and show how working men, who work hard from year to year, are treated, and do not know who to apply to for the wages which they earn. His Worship said that on his own evidence prisoner had committed the offence. There was no doubt he had a claim on Russell for his earnings, but Mr. Orr was in no way responsible for the amount. The prisoner had taken a most unusual course to make known Ins grievance, and reminded him there was the usual legal process open to him to obtain justice. Prisoner was mulcted in a penalty of L 5, and another sum of L 5 for the damage done, or one month’s imprisonment with hard labor.
The Bracken Libel Case. —The libel case, Bracken v. Darrell, came on for hearing at the Christchurch Supreme Court yesterday. By a mistake a com mon jury had assembled, whereas a special jury had been applied for, and after a good deal of legal argument, his Honor refused to try the case that day, and the record was withdrawn. Judge Johnston stigma tised the proceedings as a farce, and told the jury he was sorry he could not fix the blame precisely, or he would have made the offending side pay the jurors.
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 hr a reached us, is the death of five horses by lightning at Sweeney Bros’, faim, 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 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 coming amongst the people of this district, and appealed to his hearers to pray to the Good Shepherd of a l l 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 him 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 Thui’sday afternoon. Present —Messrs. E. S. Coster (Chairman), N. M‘Lean and T. A. Winter, directors. Messrs. C. Tucker, G. Shellock, 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 of 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 Shellock 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 quotum. 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. 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 Inst, for the purpose of refuting charges made by the ‘ ‘ Ashburton Mail ” re pillage of Mrs. Furness’ shop by members of the Brigade—Captain Goldie 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 several 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. We hear that it is 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.”
THE SOUTH BRITISH INSURANCE COMPANY.
(by TELEGRAPH.) Auckland, April 12,
Tire fifteenth half-yearly meeting of the South British Insurance Company was held this afternoon. The report states that the income for fire and marine pre miums has been L 61,385 14s. 5d.; from investment, L 5,823 10s. 5d.; and from transfer fees, L 5 55.; making a total of L 67.214 Os. Bd., to which has been added L 4,051 9s. 9d., brought forward from pre vious half-year. The total expenditure has been —Fire and marine losses paid and outstanding, L 3,909 15s. Bd.; re-insurance, L 14,436 195.; and, with L 5,000 dividend paid, makes a total of L 63,922 165., leaving a balance of L 7,343 3s. 5d., from which the directors recommend the pay ment of a dividend at the rate of ten por cent, per annum.
THE KING COUNTRY.
The “Waikato Times” has published important particulars regarding the last gathering of the Kingites at Kopua and Hikurangi. Tawhiao and Te Ngakau were absent, and the latter is in disgrace at Kawhia, in consequence of the want of tact lie displayed at the last meeting with Sir George Grey. Mr. Sheehan, Rewi, and a number of important men were present. Mr. White was invited, but he did not come. The King party feels an tagonistic to Te Whiti, and no armed re sistance will bo offered to the road or railway surveys. The King is concentrat ing his people at Kawhia, where are all the indications of a permanent settlement. Preparations are also being made for the visit of a large number of the Ngatatu whareko, who are expected to settle on the south side of Lake Taupo. The King made a request to many of the chiefs to speak freely about the surveys, leases, and sales, and the “ Times” says : —“lt needs but one or two powerful chiefs to take the lead, when there would be a wish to open up the King country for settlement. ” On the whole, the posi tion of native affairs in the King country is very satisfactory.
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. Orr, 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 By-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, 1880, 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 street, Moore street, Havelock street, Cameron street, Wills street, and Peter street be included in the following building regulations : (2) That outside walls running at or near right angles to the 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 stmic 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 up not less than two feet at right angles to the rafters. (C) The rnof must be covered with iron, slate, tiles, or any other non-combustible material.
(7) The windows or any other opening to be 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 alteration on the previous one. Mr. Friedlander said the 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. In single-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 net reduced unless both back and front walls w’ere of brick, Mr. St. Hill’s motion was carried.
Mr. Friedlander moved—“ That the thickness for a height of brick walls 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 Mr. 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 Mr. Saunders providing for a twelve month’s notice of intention to cut off the supply, and also absolving Messrs. Saun 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., LOO 17s. 6d.; No. 3, outfall drain, &c., L 92 2s. 6d.; total, L 285 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.
CORRESPONDENCE.
We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expressed by our correspondents.
A SCENE IN COURT.
To the Editor.
Sm, —I have read in this morning’s “ Guardian” a paragraph describing a scene which took place in the R. M. Court. From this description it would appear that I had been guilty of gross disrespect to Mr. Guinness, and that I had not the manliness to apologise to him. I trust you will afford me a little space, that I may give you the facts as they actually occurred, and that I may point out the serious errors contained in the paragraph alluded to. Mr. Ireland, when the case of Weeks and Dixon v. Harris and Ireland w r as called on, rose to object to the appearance of Mr. O’Reilly as counsel for the plain tiffs, on the ground that Mr. O’Reilly had acquired his knowledge of the facts of the case from friendly conversations with both defendants. I whispered to Mr. Ireland the following words : —“ And also while he was in partnership with you.” This Mr. Ireland had previously mentioned to me, and as he appeared to me to have omitted this ‘ point’ in his address, I did what I had a perfect right to do, remind him of it. It is a matter of constant occurrence for one solicitor to make sug gestions and offer advice to another while in court. At the time when I made this suggestion to Mr. Ireland, Mr. Guinness had not commenced to speak. Imme diately I had whispered the above words, Mr. O’Reilly turned round to me and began speaking. Mr. Guinness then com menced speaking, and hearing someone else talking, most unjustly accused me as the culprit. I accordingly rose in my place, and informed Mr. Guinness of his mistake. Mr. Guinness, in a loud and excited manner, ejaculated “ What are you doing now, Sir?” I replied that I was clearing myself from an unjust and unfounded charge which he had made against me. I assured him that when he commenced to speak and while he ■was speaking I had not opened ray mouth. I
Mr. Guinness, seeing he was in the wrong, said, still somewhat excitedly, “I beg your pardon, Sir, and I think you might do the same towards me, 1 ' or words to that effect. As I had done nothing for which I had to beg his pardon, I declined to do so.
These, Sir, are the facts of the case as ;hey actually occurred. —I am, &c. Gerald D. Branson.
PARISH MEETING.
The annual meeting ef the parishioners of St. Stephen’s was held last night in the Library Hall. The Rev, Mr. Hands pre sided, and there was a fair attendance of parishioners. After prayer, the minutes of the last annual parish meeting were read and con firmed, as also a special meeting held in the Templar Hall in August last. The chairman desired all necessary busi ness to be conducted before he should ad dress the parishioners, in order that a late meeting should be avoided. He therefore asked that the churchwardens’ report be read, which was done by Mr. Ward. The report referred to the difficulties the church had experienced during the past year owing to the financial depression, but spoke hopefully of the future. It re counted the history of the year, from which it appeared that there had been a falling off in the offertories this year of Lllß Bs. L3B 12s. raised at a recent tea meeting by the ladies had been devoted to the payment of interest on the loans to the different churches. The ladies’ work ing society had provided means to supply fittings and gas to the church and con tributed largely to the handsome altar cloth which is now on the altar. The parochial and diocesan nominators had separated at their meeting without ap pointing a successor to Rev. Mr. Paige, and the Bishop had appointed Rev. Mr. Hands to the charge for 6 months. The superintendent of the Sunday school reported a satisfactory state of affairs in the school in regard to attend ance, there being 147 on the roll with an average attendance of 120. There was some irregularity, however, in the attend ance which it was hoped would be seen to by the parents. The teachers were assiduous in their self-imposed task, but a loss would be sustained in the departure of Mrs. Paige. The superintendent feelingly referred to Mrs. Paige’s long and valuable services, and also to the kind manner in which his own absence from Ashburton in the summer had been filled up by Mr. and Mrs. Ward.
Mr. Boyle moved the adoption of the churchwardens’ report, and also the balance sheet, which, being printed and circulated, w'as hold as read. Mr. Bullock seconded and the motion was carried.
Mr. Grigg moved the adoption of the Sunday school report, and moved that a vote of thanks be accorded to Mr. Fooks, and all who had aided in the work. Mr. Felton seconded, and the motion was carried.
Mr. Bullock said there was a want of books for the Sunday scholars, and a small debt of L 3 odds existed for books, which he would like to see paid off,.and he hoped friends would aid them in this.
Mr. Grigg said he thoroughly valued the work done by the Sunday school teachers, and it would give him great pleasure to pay this amount. (Applause.) Mr. Ward suggested that aid should also be given to the Sunday school at Tinwald; and further, that the Green street school and one lower down should be united.
The Chairman said he would see to the suggestion as time w r ent on. Votes of thanks to the churchwardens retiring, and to the vestry, on the motion of Mr. Charleton, w'ere carried.
After some discussion as to whether the Rev. Mr. Hands, holding only a tem porary appointment to the cure, had a right to appoint his own churchwarden — a question upon which there seemed to be a considerable difference of opinion, Dr. Trevor and Mr. W. C. Walker being of opinion that there would be some irregu larity in Mr. Hands appointing a church warden —a churchwarden was appointed by Mr. Hands subject to the Bishop’s approval, Mr. Bullock consenting to dis charge the duties of that office for twelve months.
Mr. Boyle proposed, and Mr. Slmry seconded, “That Mr. Fooks be chosen parishioners’ churchwarden.” The ap pointment was unanimously made, and Mr. Fooks thanked the meeting for their confidence.
The following vestrymen were then elected :
For the parochal district of Longbeach and Mount Somers : —Messrs. Grigg, Walker, and Wright. For the parish ; Messrs. Felton (28 votes), Ward (28), Gundry (26), Shury (22), Boyle (22), Guinness (21), Jameson (20). Mr. Ward was again appointed Secre tary and Treasurer, and a vote of thanks was given to him for past services. Mr. Zouch was appointed Auditor for the year. A vote of thanks was passed to Messrs, Ward, Grigg, Walker, and Peter, for kindly acting as lay readers, and Mr. Fooks, in moving for the vote, mentioned that Mr. Ward had taken about three services a day throughout the year. Votes of thanks were also given to the Ladies’ Working Society, and to Mrs. Paige for many services rendered in connection with the parish generally, the Sunday school, and with the choir, she having acted as organist for a lengthened period. The Secretary was instructed to forward the meeting’s thanks to Mrs. Paige. A vote of thanks was also passed to the choir for tlieis services.
Mr. Poyntz said that a sum appeared in the balance sheet as pew rents uncollected, and he thought some steps should be taken to have the money called in. He thought, too, since pews were let, that those who took them should not be de prived of them by outsiders until at least the voluntary had ceased. The Chairman said the latter part of Mr. Poyntz’s remarks would be seen to by the churchwardens. In reply to Dr. Trevor, Mr. Ward said the blame of unpaid pews lay with those who had applied for them, as almost every one had been asked for the money. Some of the applicants had come and taken the pews, promising to pay in a day or two, but the money had not been paid. The matter of pews and arrears was re ferred to the vestry, and it was suggested that the churchwardens and vestrymen take in turns the duties of vergers.
Regarding a proposed gift auction, the date of which had been altered by the late vestry, to June, Mr. Guinness thought a bazaar would be more successful, and it would be most in favor with the majority. He would like to have an expression of the parish’s opinion as to which it preferred. Mr. Ward said the parish had ex perience of both means of raising funds, and the bazaar was not successful while the gift auction was. Thanks were given to Messrs. Bullock and Fooks for supplying conveyances to the lay readers. Mr. Bullock urged the more hearty giving to the offertories, and pointed out that the vestry had only been able to give L 260 stipend to the incumbent instead of the L4OO as he had been promised. The Chairman said that in regard to the debt that existed, he desired that expenses be cut down as far as possible. In order that the balance of the incumbent’s salary should not be hindered in being made up, he world be glad to accept the minimum stipend. In the course of a somewhat lengthy address he took notice of many items of church work, and made reference to the weakness of the library, which he hoped would bo removed in time. He
hoped to be able to revive week night ser vices, and to help the cause of temperance, of which he was an advocate. He inti mated that very soon he ■would have an helpmeet, and trusted that in the inter regnum the ladies’ working society would not lack an enthusiastic head. As far as he was able, he would do what he could by lectures, &c., to give a healthy tone to the reading of the people, and he meant to see to the training of the choir, the meetings of which should be opened and closed with prayer. The meeting w r as closed with prayer.
INQUEST AT RAKAIA.
An inquest was held yesterday at the Rakaia Hotel on the body of James Clark, who fell off the express train on Saturday last, before J. B. Trevor, Esq., Coroner, and a jury, of whom Mr. Walter Hartnell was chosen foreman.
Police-Sergeant Carlyon, sworn, said— lam stationed at Temuka. I identify the body as that of James Clark, of Temuka. He has told me that he had been staff sergeant and tailor of H.M. ’s 75th Regi ment ; that he was in China with his regi ment, and that he was wounded there in the face. I recognise the bullet wound on his left cheek. I have no difficulty in recognising him. I knew him well. He told me that he came from Invercargill. He was an Irishman, and was about 38 years of age. I believe him to have been a single man. He was suffering from heart disease. I have seen him fainting. I did not see him on the day of the acci dent.
Wm. Rouse, sworn—l am a constable, stationed at Rakaia. I recognise the body as that of the man who was killed on Saturday last. I found the body on the railway line after the arrival of the ex press train from Timaru. The guard of the train reported to me that a man had fallen off the train about 400 yards south of the Rakaia station. Went to the place, and found the body lying across the rails. His head was doubled up and lying on the trunk. Examined him, and found that he was almost cut in two in the small of the back. His right hand and right foot were almost severed, and his right thigh torn down. There was a blow on the right side of the head. He was quite dead. From marks on the line, the body seemed to have trailed about twenty-five yards. I searched him, and found a second-class railway ticket from Win chester, 15s. 4d. in money, a tape mea sure, and thimble. I had him removed to the Rakaia Hotel, where he now lies. Charles Heaton, sworn—l am a railway guard, and was in charge of the express from Timaru on Saturday last. When about 300 yards from Rakaia, on the south side, at about 5‘39 p.m., I felt the van I was in give a sudden jerk, as though it had run over some obstruction. On looking back for cause I saw a man lying across the rails, apparently run over. I thought it better to go on to Rakaia station, and communicate with the police and station-master there. When passing Methven junction I saw'some surface men. I asked them to go back to the scene of the accident and bring in the body if able to be removed. When I arrived at Rakaia I told the constable what had happened. Saw Dr. Ross, who was in the train, and asked him to go back and see the man. He replied that he could not do so, as he was going on by the ex press to Christchurch. He said if the man were brought down he would examine him. Asked the station-master for a trolly to fetch in the body, but could not obtain one. I took an engine and wagon and went back. I found a trolly already there. I assisted the constable to put the body on the trolly. Asked the constable whether I should take the man on to Christchurch. He said I had better leave him at Rakaia. He said he could manage very well with out me. I then proceeded to Christ church with my train. I told Dr. Ross, when I again saw him, that the man was dead. It could not be more than a minute and a half from the time of the accident till the surface men were on the spot. Ido not know of my own know ledge whether the man had been a passen ger in the train. I saw no one drunk in the train. The bar at the middle of the uprights on the carriage platforms is not movable. Those bars have all been rivited by order of the Commissioner of Railways. It was scarcely possible to stop the train. If the man had fallen from the side of the train he would have fallen clear. I could not communicate with the driver on that day. I could have brought up the train within 300 yards. We generally have communication with the driver, but on this occasion extra carriages had been put on, and com munication was broken. Notices , are posted on all the carriages, cautioning passengers against remaining on the plat forms of the carriages. If I had had com munication with the driver I should not have used it on this occasion. I could have communicated with the driver quite as quickly with the brake. Clement Duncan, sworn—l am as sistant cashier on the railway. I was in the train when the accident happened on Saturday ; I went back to the place after the train had stopped, but I know no thing me re about the accident. Henry Gibbins, sworn, said—l saw the deceased get into the train at Ashburton on Saturday last. I have seen the body now lying at the Rakaia Hotel. I recog nise it as the body of the man who fell out of the train at Rakaia. He seemed very jolly while in the train ; he sang a song. He took a flask of brandy from his pocket and offered it round. He seemed a little the worse for drink. There was no lark ing or playing going on in the carriage at the time. I came outside and sat on the platform with my feet on the step. De ceased came out and sat directly over the buffer and couplings. Heard some one cry out “He’s gone!” I looked round and saw the last of him. He could not have sat there more than two minutes be fore he fell. I went inside and pulled the signal cord. The trains slackened speed but did not stop. The accident happened about a quarter of a mile south of Rakaia station.
The Coroner having summed up, the jury returned a verdict of “ Accidental death.” The jury added a rider to the effect that in their opinion the iron guard on the platform of the carriages is not suf ficient protection for passengers, and that there should be a bar nearer the floor.
The scheme is revived of cutting a canal navigable for vessels of war between the Baltic Sea and the German Ocean.
The official account of the attempt on the Czar’s life by blowing up the Palace is > published. The Czar was perfectly calm, and an hour after the event sat down to dinner outside the gap in the floor. The Empress was asleep in her bedroom, and heard nothing ot the ex plosion. According to “La Place ” the Czar escaped by happening to be in the appartments of the Princess Dolgosowky at the time, who, it asserts was busy dis cussing politics with Alexander, and the: announcement of dinner passed unheard simultaneously with the explosion. Bombs were thrown into the streets adjoining the palace, but did no harm. St. Petersburg was gaily decorated on the 2nd March, in celebration of the anniversary of the Czar’s accession. The Czar rode in an open carriage through the streets, and was loudly cheered along the road. The Duke of Edinburgh was present at the cere monies; and it is said he advised the Czar to abdicate. The dark feature of the celebration was the attempted assassination of Melicoff. He was fired at while alight ing at his residence, the bullet passing the folds of his cloak. The would be assassian was immediately seized. His name is Melordski. He was hanged on the sth.
TELEGRAPHIC.
BRITISH AND FOREIGN.
{Reuter's Telegrams.) London, April 8.
The total reserve in notes and bullion in the Bank of England is L 15,875,000. The wool market is strong. The arrivals to date for the next auctions amount to 280,000 bales. There is a fair demand for most descriptions of hides. London, April 9. The total quantity of wheat afloat for Great Britain is 1,900,000 quarters. Best Australian beef tallow is at 325.; best Australian mutton tallow, 345. The Three per Cent. Consols are at 98J. The Orient Company’s steamship Lusi tania arrived at Plymouth co-day. The new loan of two millions which is to be raised for Queensland has proved a brilliant success, having been subscribed thrice over.
Lord Hampton is dead. London, April 10. Consols have advanced; now quoted at 98f. Arrived —Ship Rangitikei, from Lyttel ton ; left January 3. St. Petersburg, April 9, Prince Gortschakoff, Chancellor of the Empire, is seriously ill. St. Petersburg, April 8.
Notwithstanding that a denial is given to the aggression of the Chinese, who were reported to have crossed the Araoor, orders have been given to despatch five more Russian cruisers to China, and the opinion is prevalent that in the case of war being declared, Russia would proceed with naval operations, besides taking active measures to prosecute the war on and.
AUSTRALIAN.
{Reuter's). Sydney, April 10. The following further Exhibition awards have been made :—Mein, Christ church, meats, special mention; Gear, Wellington, soups ; Gully and Richmond, paintings ; Miss Harris, Nelson, and Mrs. Lezard, Thames, flower paintings ; Helms, Greymouth, and Jeffs and Stewart, Wel lington, ferns; Mrs. Spence, Dunedin, skeleton ferns ; Messrs. M‘Leod Bros., Dunedin, soap and candles ; Parnell and Go., Auckland, soap ; Walton, Welling ton, basils ; Greyling, Taranaki, tanning materials, all first. Sydney, April 12. Mr. Lattery, the Proto-notary, has been dismissed for insubordination. He has obtained legal opinion that he has been wrongfully dismissed. Melbourne, April 10. Victoria has won the boat race easily by three lengths An order of the Executive Council has been issued providing for the free impor tation of oats intended for conversion into oatmeal for exportation. Obituary :—Archdeacon Junes, from diphtheria caught at a picnic. Eleven others who were at the same picnic are now ill with diphtheria. Melbourne, April 12. The Government has decided to with draw in three months, the rewards offered for the capture of-the Cooktown, April 12flP The Eastern and Australian marl 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.
INTERPROVINCIAL.
Auckland, April 10,
The mortality among the fish along the coast is increasing. The theory that it is attributable to the eruption on White Island is doubted, because the dead fish are found at to great a distance. A copy of the “ Salt Lake Tribune” received here strongly denounces the Mormon elders who visited New Zealand. It says one is an expelled Mason, the next an Atheist, and the last a fraud. Auckland, April 12.
A man named M'Murder was found dead in a closet at Powell’s boarding house. He was addicted to drink, although he was of good education. He was 70 years of age, and has no relations in the colony ; the cause of death was a fit of apoplexy. The Taiaroa sailed yesterday afternoon with the Southern mails.
Cambridge has been declared an infected district, owing to the spread of pleuro pneumonia. The cattle sold at Buckland’s sale last week were killed by orders from the Cattle Board. Some were brought from Burke’s Farm, others from the run.
Captain Colbeck addressed his con stuents at Kamo, where he received a vote of confidence on pledging his word to see the Whangarei Railway completed to deep water as soon as possible. Geahamstown, 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 co’ony and munificent actions of Government.
Tukokino has destroyed the facines lately placed on the road through the Komato settlement. Some details in the arrangements had displeased him. * A man named Henry Piggett was seriously injured by a fall of earth in the Alburnia mine this morning. A large committee was appointed at the public meeting to take steps to have the electoral rolls filled up. New Plymouth, April 10.
A deputation waited upon the Minister of Public Works this morning, in re ference to the construction of a railway from Stratford to Hawera. Mr. Hulke urged that it was very desirable the work should be pushed forward as rapidly as possible, as part of the road was almost impassable during the winter months. The Hon. Mr. Oliver stated that Govern ment would complete the work with all expedition, and intimated that the delay which had occurred already, was solely due to the fact that the settlers of the dis trict had a dispute as to the direction of the line, and it was only in consequence of his recent visit to Hawera that Govern ment would be enabled to come to a de cision upon the matter, and the work would consequently be undertaken im mediately. Wellington-, AprillO. The Secretary of the Post Office has supplied the following particulars relative to the delay of the San Francisco mail The mail from the United Kingdom, left New York on 9th March, but owing to a heavy fall of snow along the railroad the train did not reach San Francisco until 3 p.m. on the 17th. Further delay took place owing to a fire which brok^Hflj
on board the City of Sydney on the ing of the 14th amongst the cargo tor Honolulu stored in the forehold. The origin of the fire could not be ascertained, though the matter was thoroughly investi gated. A portion of the mail, consisting of 109 bags, which were on board the steamer at the time of the fire, was not in any way damaged. The damage to the steamer was repaired with all possible speed, and she was ready for sea on the morning of the 20th, and left San Fran cisco at 12.30 p.m. She arrived at Honolulu at 6.30 a.m. on the 27th ; and left the same day at 11.40, arriving at Auckland at 3.30 p.m. yesterday, after a very fast passage, occupying 19 days 16 hours. The Southern marls leave Manukau by the steamer Taiaroa on Sunday. She comes to Wellington via New Plymouth*
THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, TUESDAY, APRIL 18, 1880.
Batter, inferior to best if? lb s , 0 d. IO' to s. I d, 0 Eggs, t? dozen 1 6 to 0 0 Cheese, prime quality, I? Ib 0 7 to 0 IO Bacon, prime smoked, If? lb 0 O to p 0 Haras in cloth, if? lb 0 O to 0 0 Flour in bags, if? roolb 14 6 to 0 0 Oatmeal, if? 251b 5 6 to 0 0 Lard, if? lb - O 9 to 0 0
MESSRS. H. MATSON AND CO., AUCTIONEERS, &0., Hold fortnightly stock SALES at Ashburton and Tinwald. Next sale at the ASHBURTON YARDS, on TUESDAY, April 13, 1880. 0. PERCY COX, 27g* Agent, Ashburton. NOTICE TO FARMERS. |ryiHE undersigned will be prepared to treat with fanners and others in Ashbur ton, every Wednesday and Saturday, for the PURCHASE of GRAIN, or SHIP MENT on ACCOUNT of GROWERS. JOSEPH CLARK. February 28, 1880. 550g* THE NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY WAS started about five years ago. The proprietors at first in tended to manufacture for the Trade only, but, owing to the persistent op position of importers and Shop keepers who could make a better profit on the imported article, they were compelled in self defence to open Branches for the sale of their goods direct to the public. In this they but followed the example of some of the largest manufacturers at home, and the Public, by purchasing at the undermentioned Branches, will SAVE THE PROFIT OF MIDDLEMEN, AND OBTAIN A SUPERIOR ARTICLE. BRANCHES. Invercargill Christchurch Wellington Dunedin Ashburton Auckland Oamaru Nelson New Plymouth Timaru Wanganui Napier A SINGLE GARMENT AT WHOLESALE PRICE. W. SPARROW, Manager, Ashburton Branch, 588g* New Zealand Clothing Factory. |
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"te; a meeting yesterday of the Mel b<Smo Exhibition Commissioners, Dr. Hector was appointed Executive Com missioner. It was resolved that the local committees which acted last year should act again for the coming Exhibition, which will be opened on October 1. At the meeting of the City Council last night re recent resolutions passed by the Fire Brigades, a committee was appointed to confer with the Brigades, and it was resolved to go on paying the latter as usual, until the committee come to a de cision.
A man named David Cairns died at the Lunatic Asylum to-day. An inquest will be held on Monday. Information reached town this morning of the death of Mr. M'Coll, the Govern ment photographer, at the Hot Springs, where he was on a visit for the benefit of his health.
Wellington, April 12. Nothing has been heard of the young men who went duck shooting in 'a boat at Wairarapa Lake, on Friday. The police and other parties are still searching. The names of the men are Francis Cross, aged 19 ; George Cooley, 20 ; and Bever age, 15.
A Wellington crew intend competing in the champion out-rigger race at Auckland. Messrs. Caldwells' store, near Cheten ham, Feilding, was totally destroyed by fire on Saturday night. The building was insured for £IOO and the stock for LIBO, in the National Company. Oamartj, April 10. Two tolerably heavy shocks of earth quake were felt this morning. Dunedin. April 10. A sharp shock of earthquake was felt at all the Otago stations at 9.42—direction, N.N.W. to S.S.E. The Civil Service Commission closed its sittings here to-day. Messrs. Caldwell, Logan, Floyd, and Commissioner Weldon have been examined.
At the inquiry re the infanticide case at Balclutha, the jury returned a verdict of wilful murder. The police yesterday arrested Isabella Hamilton at Tokomai riro.
The Cromwell Company have lodged a cake of 194 ounces from 230 tons.
Dunedin, April 12. There are now 230 children in the Otago Industrial School.
The damage by Burt’s fire on Saturday morning is estimated at L 1,500, which is covered by insurance in the South British Insurance Company. 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- The fittings for the new were wholly de- plant, &c., are insured in the South British office for L 3,000. Captain Jackson Barry is among the City of Florence’s passengers.
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 working 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.
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 the return of two Liberals—Lord Hartington and Mr. Grafton—in place of two Conservatives, who represented the constitvency in last Parliament.
CAPTURE OF A SPIRIT.
The following letters appear in the London “Times,” :—“Sir, —Some time ago, being desirous of investigating the truths of so-called Spiritualism, we were advised by an eminent Spiritualist to attend the seances held in 83, Great Russell street (British National Associa tion of Spiritualists). We were assured that the seances conducted at the associa tion were the most genuine in England, and under strict test conditions. On our first visit, the medium being by us with great care, no manifestations followed. At the second visit, January 2, one of us again tied the medium, but under the direction of the chairman, who is officially connected with the institution. A ‘spirit’ soon appeared which we were told was ‘ Marie,’ and was. represented to be that of a dead child twelve years of age. She was dressed in white, her face covered with a veil, and her arms and feet bare. We were surprised to distinguish the ap pearance of a corset under the white robes, and her voice and general appearance gave us the idea that it was the medium herself Mrs. Comer (nee. Florrie Cook). On the third visit January 9, we were ac companied by a friend, Mr. John C. Fell, engineer and editor of a scientific journal of 23, Rood Lane, E.C. wifh his wife. The ‘ spirit Marie’ again appeared and rendered our former suspicions almost certain by the audible sound of undressing within the curtain, and by the ‘ unspiritual ’ levity of her behaviour and conversation. One of us by a sudden rush intercepted, and gently held the ‘ spirit,’ while another dashed into the curtains, and, drawing them aside, displayed the medium’s empty chair with the knot slipped, her dress, stockings, and boots, and other discarded garments. There was sufficient light from a half obscured candle for the captured ‘ spirit,’ and all the above objects to be plainly seen, which latter were handed round for inspection and examined by those present. After a few minutes —to cover the confusion, we presume—-the candle was extinguished by the official present, and we adjourned to the lower room. All present, except the officials, one of whom took refuge in abuse entirely agreed with us, and thanked us for expos ing the deception. Now, sir, we leave on spiritualism to JHKKKLm, wiy*t .we do claim to is that, *1 the first society of in England, one of its best mediums has been detected in personating the spirit herself. Not wishing to further occupy your valuable space, we shall be happy to give fuller information to any one interested in the cause of truth. George R. Stitwell, Carl von Buch. Wit ness to the signatures of Sir George R. Stitwell and Carl von Buch, F.O.S. : John 0. Fell, M.1.M.E., Professor of Me chanics. 23, Rood Lane, E. C., 10th January.
A CLEVER TRICK. In a western city of America there lived two young fellows who painted signs for a livelihood. On a certain occasion one of the painters had some outdoor business to attend to, and left the studio in charge of his partner and a boy who was em ployed to grind paints. During his absence, the partner, to gratify a whim, painted the boy so as to represent a large gash upon his forehead and a cut over his eye. He bespattered the floor with red paint, clotted tne boy’s hair, and made him lie down in a corner; he then painted a great gash on his own cheek, bared his bosom, disordered his dress, dipped a long bladed knife in the red paint pot, and patiently awaited the com ing of his partner. Directly afterwards he heard him knock at the door, and then the performance commenced. The part ner looked in at the door, and saw the boy prostrate on the floor groaning and crying “Murder!” chairs, tables, benches, jugs, and paint-pots, being strewed about the room in dire confusion while the murderous looking partner with the red knife in his uplifted hand, was running about the room uttering incoherent ex pressions. It was evident to the artist at the door that his partner had killed the boy. Swift as lightning he fled to obtain assistance, and a number of friends were speedily mustered, and repaired to the scene of the supposed terrible tragedy. The crowd augmented as it neared the shop, and in walked the whole “posse ; ” but in the meantime everything had been set to rights—the boy was without a mark of any kind, the room was in perfect order, no marks of blood were perceptible, and the artist who had been left at home was engaged in painting a sign. On hearing what he was charged with, the latter declared his ignorance of the whole matter but took the opportunity of dis tributing business cards amongst the crowd, and the result was a great influx of fine art orders.
A DISAGREABLE GHOST.
A strange and, to put it mildly, decidedly “ uncanny ” itory has reached us from the locality formerly, and by very many still, known as the Flat. A resident there (says the- “Southland News) has been for some time past engaged in trying to solve the problem of how to make the best of both worlds, in a way scarcely contemplated by the Rev. Mr. Binney. To be plain, he went in for table-rapping and with several others was in the habit of endeavouring, at regular intervals, to induce some former inhabi tants of this sphere to “ revisit the glimpses of the moon.” Success followed their efforts, so they supposed, and they were soon in regular communication with intelligences of some kind or another. In succession, all varieties of human char acter were represented—good, bad, and indifferent, the second class including the spirit of one who said he had paid the last penalty of the law for a capital offence. In time this particular intelligence evinced a remarkable fondness for the house in which the “ circle ” sat, and gave place to less notorious but more desirable visitants with the greatest reluctance, and at length he, or it, intimated his intention of taking up his abode there permanently. This was more than the members of the circle, particularly the occupier of the house, had bargained for, and it was unanimously resolved to drop the acquaintance. This was easier said than done, however. The spirit wouldn’t go, but carried out his intention to the fullest extent. In season and out, at all hours, unearthly and otherwise, he made his presence known by tapping, rapping, and other manifesta tions familiar to circles. The occupant of the house stood'this for some time, but lately his nerves have got the better of him, and he decided to vacate it. He says “a man in possession” might be borne with, but he can’t stand a spirit. Here is a chance for a strong-minded per son who doesn’t believe in “ that sort of thing,” and who thinks that human beings have enough to do in keeping up sides with the living, without trying to fight against those who were not paticu larly amiable during their earthly pilgrim age.
THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, TUESDAY, APRIL 18, 1880.
The Changes of Time. —The '‘Boston Courier ” discovered that when two young men meet they address each other as “ old man, ” and that when two old fellows meet they say “my boy.”
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. He’d a Critic at Home. —At an auction sale of miscellaneous goods the auctioneer put up a wolf-skin dressing gown, and invited bids. An old man inspected it closely, seemed to think that there was a bargain in it, but yet he hesitated to bid. ‘ ‘ Don’t you want that 1 asked the auction eer. “Yes, kinder,” was the reply. “ Then why don’t you bid and take it V’ “ Well, I’ve bought heaps o’ things in dry goods and so on,” slowly rejoined the old man, “and I never yet took home anything that the old woman thought was worth the price. If I got that ’ere robe for a song, she’d grab it up, pull at one end, chaw at the other, and call out ‘ Cheated again, mor’en half cotton.’ That’s the reason I darn’t bid.”
Meetings. # THE DEDICATION OF THE SOMERSET MASONIC HALL WILL TAKE PLACE ON FRIDAY 16th INSTANT. AT 2.30 P.M., to which, all brethren are cordially invited. Brethren to meet at the Old Lodge Room at 2 p.m. HENRY ZANDER. 302c-722g Hon. Sec. ASHBURTON AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION MEETING. THE Annual General Meeting of mem bers will be held at Shearman’s Hotel on TUESDAY, the 13th April, at 3 o’clock. Members are particularly requested to attend. GEO. JAMESON, 676 g Secretary. NOTICE TO FRIENDS O~F MR, A. FRISBY. f jrHE friends of Mr. A. Frisby are in vited to meet on FRIDAY night, April 16, at 8 p.m., at the Railway Hotel, Winslow, to arrange about giving him a farewell dinner before his leaving for the North Island. 715 g W. HARRIS. RE THE ESTATE OF DAVID EVANS, OF WATERTON AND SEAFIELD, FARMER. A MEETING of Creditors in the above Estate will be held at the offices of Messrs. Friedlander Bros., on FRIDAY, the 16th inst., at 3 p.m. Business of importance. HUGO FRIEDLANDER, 721 g For self & Co-Trustee.
Wanted. WANTED, by a respectable middle aged woman, a situation as HOUSEKEEPER, or in a small family. Apply Herald office. 7160 WANTED, by a young lady, a few PUPILS who are desirous of taking drawing lessons. Terms, £1 Is. per quarter. Apply by letter to Miss Leach, Post-office, Wakanui. 717 c. WANTED KNO WN—That the cheap est and neatest CARDS may bo had at the “ GUARDIAN OFFICE.” MATEUR GARDENERS should read the instructions on gardening in the “Ashburton Guardian” every month, by a professional gardener. For Sale. FARMS FOR SALE, IMPROVED FARM of 564 Acres, near Dromore. IMPROVED FARM of 400 Acres, Seafield. 544-Acre Block of UNIMPROVED LAND, adjoining Winchmore Railway Station. Easy terms. Apply to 590 g CUFF & GRAHAM. CORN SACKS FOR SALE, by the undersigned. E. Pavitt, East, street, Ashburton. 699 b Jfl E N C I N G yy IRE AND STANDARDS. f | ffiE undersigned have FOR SALE all numbers of Fencing Wire. GUTHRIE & LARNACH’S CO. (Limited), Manchester street, Christchurch, opposite the Railway Station. 7000 Public Notices. NOTICE. ANY person TRESPASSING in pursuit of Game on the Lagmohr Estate will be prosecuted. 276c-694c DONALD M‘LEAN. MOUNT SOMERS ROAD BOARD. TAKE NOTICE that the VALUA TION LIST for the year 1880, as amended, is now OPEN for inspection at the Road Board Office, Mount Somers. All objections thereto must be left at the Road Board Office, Mount Scmers, on or before the Third day of April, 1880, addressed to the Assessment Court; and a a copy of every such objection must be left at the Mount Somers Road Board Office, not less than Seven days before the next sitting of the said Court. 0. J. WENTWORTH COOKSON, June. , Clerk to the Mount Somers Road Board. Mount Somers, March 13th, 1880. 614 a A WANT SUPPLIED. JAMBS WILKIE begs to announce to the public that having been re peatedly requested to start a Livery 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. Ladies Hacks wall be a special line in this business, as the propr ; etor 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 South Road, Ashburton. 301c-721g Tenders. MOUNT SOMERS ROAD BOARD. TENDERS are invited for the following 1 work ; Contract No. G—Cuttings, &c., Tay lor’s road. Specifications for the above work can be seen on and aftjr the 14th inst. at the Road Board office, Mount Somers. Tenders, addressed to the Chairman, are to be sent in on or before noon on Monday, April 19th, 1880. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. C. J. WENTWORTH OOOKSON, JUN. , Surveyor to the Mount Somers 714 g Road Board. TENDERS—CROPPING^ TENDERS wanted for CROPPING about 200 acres of land on Mr. Dougherty’s farm, near Barr Hill, and two miles from the Lyndhurst railway station. Also for breaking-up, harrowing, sowing with rape seed, and rolling 225 acres on same farm. Tenders must bo sent in to the under signed not later than Saturday, April 24. Specifications can be seen by applying to Mr. Claridge, on the property ; also at the Barr Hill Hotel ; Messrs. Gundry, Edmiston, and Co.’s offices, Ashburton ; ] and at the offices of the undersigned. ROBERT WILKIN & CO., 718 g Hereford street. ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. in six separate ir will be at Mr. 10 o’clock a. m. to show con- TENDERS are invitcdjfor 1G Miles of Floodwater Drainagf between Winch more and Methvcn. The work will be le sections, and the Engin Stitt’s, Winchmore, at on Thursday, 15th ins tractors over line of profiosed drainage. Tenders, addressed tcflthe Chairman, to be sent in to the CouMcil Offices, Ash' burton not later than SATURDAY, 17th April. By order, WILLIAM BAXTER, 7070 \ Colinty Engineer. WANTED, TENDERS for PLOUGH ING 400 acres of stubble land on the Hinds, contract to be complete by July 31. To be ploughed 6 inches deep and 10 inches wide. The contractor to have the use of a sevenstalled stable and house. Tenders to be sent in not later than Saturday, 17th April, at noon, to H. MOFFAT, 285c-703g Wakanui Mill. TENDERS. mo BE LET BY TENDER, the FEED -1 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, 304c-723g Ashburton.
Public Notices. A GLAND, CAMPBELL, AND CO., Auctioneers, Land, Stock, and General Agents. WOOL AND GRAIN BROKERS Christchurch, Ashburton, and South bridge. We beg to inform our constituents and the public that we have made arrange ments with Mr. W. R. Boyle to take charge of our Ashburton Branch, and to act as our Agent there. Mr. Boyle will make arrangements for Sales of Stock, Farms, Ac., and is au horised to receive and pay all moneys on our behalf. The fortnightly Sales of Stock, &c., at Ashburton and Tinwald, will be held as heretofore. Account Sales rendered with care and promptitude. ACLAND CAMPBELL, & CO. W. R. BOYLE, 228c-Gs2g Ashburton.
THURSDAY, APRIL 22ND. |iAt 2 cjplock. V|ry easY Terms. 692 g iMATSON & Co. J. E. Buclanan and Co. SALE OF STO( 3EY. &c., AT CHERT -IVX have received instri^tions' s sell by Public fiction, at Clfertsey, I THURSDAY, JfPTIIL 22nd, bn accopnt of various client WO Storf Sheep, (mixed)! .0 Horaes (Draught Pigs, anfi a few head of Cattle* •Sale at 1 p. m. The Auctioneers call special attention to this sale, as it is their intention to hold sales regularly in the district. 719 g J. E. BUCHANAN & CO. SALE OF LAND.
Messrs, j. e. buchanan & Co. have received instructions from the Owners to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, ON THURSDAY, APRIL 22nd, At Chertsey Hotel, At 2 p.m., 98 ACRES LAND at SEAFIELD, being part of Rural Section 27272. Also, 1 Valuable Corner Section in Chert sey Township. Terras most liberal, at Sale. 720 g J. E. BUCHANAN & CO. Business Notices. JOSEPH WARD, FAMILY BUTCHER, Wakanui Road, near Post Office, IS A CASH PURCHASER of POULTRY and NATIVE GAME, which will be sold at Reasonable Prices, at his Shop, near Post Office. 6720 McSHERRY DRILLS. A SHIPMENT of these celebrated Drills is expected shortly to arrive. They will range in width from 6 feet 6 inches (12 Hoppers) to 10 feet (17 Hoppers). Orders taken by the undersigned, FE.EDK. PAVITT, Ashburton, For 'the SOLE AGENT, JOHN ANDERSON, 8460-2400 Canterbury Foundry.
NEW « <So V. R. TAILORING MENT. ESTABLISH CRAIGHEAD & Co,, MERCHANT TAIEORS, AYE opened those premises situated _ in Tailored street adjoining Messrs, and Co’s General Store. | SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OP OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR OFf WEEDS, FANCY GOODS, &c., &c., I JUST ARRIVED. ELECTORS. I . Hr. Craighead’s experience as Head Torino Establishments in Edinburgh Ashburton, March 19 th, 1880. I San 'Francisco has extended over a Id of ten years, and from the immense FORMS of application to be placed onlss which has always attended his Is to please, he is prepared to the Electoral Roll of the Coleridge Dis- Intee a perfect fit in every case. trict can be obtained at this Office. EANCRED STREET, I (Next Orr and Cl’s. C. PERCY COX, I -O • . .™ A I CRAIGHEAD & CO. 982 a 027 g Registrar of Electors. I
H. Matson & Co. THIS DAY. S CLEARING SALE. d e o r a a t s 1 HORSES, IMPLEMENTS, &c. Messrs, h. matson a co. have received instructions from Mr. Godfrey, who is leaving for England, to sell by Public Auction THIS DAY (Tuesday), APRIL 13th, At the Ashburton Yards, 1 Chestnut Horse 1 Brown Horse 1 Bay Mare 1 Bay Mare IMPLEMENTS, 1 H. H. Morsby Plough 1 Set 3-leaf Harrows 1 Cambridge Roller 1 Reid and Gray Sowing Machine 1 Reid and Gray Dray and Frame Swingle Trees Ac., Ac., Ac. C9Bg ASHBURTON DISTRICT. Messrs, h. matson a Co. have received instructions to Sell by public auction. AT THE TOWN HALL, ASHBURTON, Immediately after the sale of the Fairfield Estate, on THURSDAY, APRIL 22nd. At 2 o’clock, THE UNDERMENTIONED PROPERTIES, Viz.; 'OAA ACRES GOOD LAND, divided i n t o 4 Paddocks, 2 miles from Ashburton, all vra£ei!s3fe. Has only had one crojAaken (M it. QQO ACRES GOO# LAND, Turnina. # QAft ACRES JO(MKTA turnipsf / omore. fllU Nstr Ghartsey, ,i n t ipa 128 ACEE | GO^ j|'nd adjoining, 174 ACRI|S iiytSmipj
'sSubdivide^'into fst— CONVENIENT BURBAN SECTION ING PURPOSES, VI£,LA RESI DENCES, i: Y fcd— PROFITABLE |DAIRY FARMS FROM FIVE-TO TEN ACRES. FUL FARMS OF FROM Y ACRES UPWARDS, bus highly favoured L the reach of all classes^ -'■L'V nnrnliaaoro purchasers, ,|P The enormous yield of grain ,-ffom lands An |liia immediate neighborhood, and its favourable {position, gives ipis property an unusual high-class vak - The Ashburton is rapidly becoming the great central depotjfor grain and stock, and a large active-'popalation is settled there. Buildings, warehouses, and gra naries and erected, and extending in all directions. ,■? Any special water supply adapted for the Town of Ashburton could easily be applied to this estate, and an abundant supply can readily be obtained from sink ing wells at a very small depth. This property is situated in close con tiguity to the Town of Ashburton, and very near to the Great Southern Railway. The soil is rich alluvial. It has, there fore, the immense advantages of certain increasing value, markets for its produce close at hand, with railway facilities for taking advantage of every market, home or foreign. It is expected that the return of the Lincolnshire Delegates to England will have the effect of sending large numbers of settlers with means to this province and district. A large Government reserve has been made adjoining this property, for Govern ment railway workshops, which will neces sitate, when established, a large working population being settled there. Arrangements will be made for the con veyance of intending purchasers by rail way at greatly reduced rates, upon the lay of sale. The terms are made easy to suit all dasses. TITLE : CROWN GRANT. APRIL 22. 2 o’clock. Luncheon at 1 o’clock. For further particulars, plans, &c., ipply to 0. PERCY COS, Agent for Auctioneers, Ashburton, and MESSRS. MILES, HASSAL&CO.; And MESSRS. ACLAND & CAMPBELL, Christchurch.
R. Davies & Co. SALE BY AUCTION AT AN EARLY DATE. FARM AT SEAFIELD, In the occupation of Mrs. Dannihy. B DAVIES & CO, have received in 1, structions from Messrs. R. M‘Kor row and Co., as agents for the vendor, to sell, BY PUBLIC AUCTION, At Ashburton, at an early date, unless previously disposed of privately, That WELL-KNOWN FARM situa ted in the Seafield district, and now in the occupation of Mrs. Dannihy, consisting of 625 ACRES OF GOOD ARABLE LAND, Yiz.: 230 acres broken up, 75 acres of which are in turnips 230 acres wheat stubble 150 acres barley stubble, And the balance consists of a garden and avenue, planted with blue gum trees. The property is ring-fenced, sub-divided into three paddocks, with live fences. There is also a good well, whare), and other improvements. Terms at sale, or on application to MESSRS. R. M'KERROW & CO., Rakaia: or R. DAVIES & CO., 689 g Auctioneers, &c., Rakaia.
H. Matson and Co. THE GREAT Fairfield Estate. CLOSE TO THE TOWN OF ASHBURTON, THE GRANARY AND STOCK DEPOT OF CANTERBURY. TOWN SECTIONS, DAIRY FARMS, AND FARMS. SPLENDID POSITION. MARKETS CLOSE AT HAND. CERTAIN INCREASING VALUE, THURSDAY, APRIL 22, two o’clock! 11l rSSBS. H. MATSON % J|b. have received instructions froinlthe Free holders (in conjunction wimmESSRS! ICLAND, CAMPBELL & G&),
TO SELL BF'PUBLIC ACTION, if AT THE Sgk WO W N H A^|/' ASHBURTOJf; % ■ . -S| •■■ ■ THURSD.A|| At gf^clock^in., ALL OF THE fAIRFIpU# ESTATE, ituated in 0e immediate neighborhood I ■ & of the |pwn of Ashburton, | | COMPRISING |r IACRESBOOI
Business Notices.
>■ iW r ' ■ S - W Gu#! 6n*l! Guns! as pit H: %?■ sT h "fe g % POWDpt. SHOT. CAPS.
OEE AND CO. ~|~~pAVE now on hand a very fine assortment of
BREEOHLOADING DOUBLE AND SINGLE-BARREL GUNS, And as these have been imported direct from the manufacturers, we are prepared to Sell at the [most Reasonable Prices— From £2 10a to £25.
Public Notices. TO FARMERS. tjj iHE undersigned are CASH BUYERS Of Wheat and other Grain, or will make LIBERAL ADVANCES On shipments to London on grower’s account. }. ING’S DEE. NOTICE TO FARMERS. W E have-rthis day APPOINTED FRIEDLANDER BROS. SOLE AGENTS for the DEERIN6 TWINE BINDER for the county of Ashburton. MASON STRUTHERS & CO. Christchurch 10th. February, 1880. The Deering Twine Binder AWARDED GOLD MED AT. At Ashburton, six machines competing.
THE PEERING TWINE -BINDER took the SPECIAL PRIZE at the Oamaru trial etc. IT AYING been appointed sole agents .or the above machines, we are now prepared to TAKE ORDERS for the loming season. As only a LIMITED NUMBER can
be supplied, all who wish to make certain of securing those favorite machines fo next season should order before the depar* ture of next San Francisco Mail. FRIEDLANDER B R .°. S AGENTS Ton THE COLONIAL FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OP NEW ZEALAND SOLE AGENTS FOR THE CELEBRATED ALTHOUSE SELF - REGULATING WINDMILLS. |
AG/1880/AG_18800413/MM_01/0004.xml | 8,054 | THE CHIMNEY CORNER.
AMONG THE AUSTRALIAN BLACKS.
Some years ago I was employed as stock keeper on an extensive cattle-run, situated near the junction of the Lachlan and Murrumbigee rivers in the colony of New South Wales. The gold fever was then at its height, and working men were very scarce in the interior, although squatters would give almost any amount of wages to bush servants who would engage for twelve months certain. In consequence of the great difficulty of procuring properly qualified stockmen, I was obliged to be constantly in the saddle, and had to take charge of herds of cattle which were usually looked after by three or four men. However, I had to manage as well as I could, and every evening, as 1 rode into the home-station I looked out anxiously for the sight of some strange faces about the men’s kitchen, in the hope that some one in search of employment might have arrived during the day. At last, as I dismounted one evening, a man who was a stranger, and evidently a stockman, came out to meet me, and I thought I had got a mate at last. But the hope was extin guished when the stranger spoke, for he announced himself “ one of Rankin’s men returning from Port Philip,” and he added, “ There is a mob of cattle belong ing to this station dow r n at M'Cannon’s on the Murray, and they want them to be sent for at ©nee, for they can’t spare a man to tail them. ” This was by no means pleasant, for M'Cannon’s was sixty miles away, and on the farther side of the Murray, which is the largest of the Aus tralian rivers. My employer had gone down into Victoria with a drove of fat cattle, and there was no one on the station whom I could send. Still it was my duty if possible to get the cattle back on to their run, and if by neglecting it the cattle should be lost, I knew that, in Colonial phrase, 1 should have “ to stand the racket.”.
Accordingly, immediately after supper, I went over to the kitchen and com manded the attendance of Reuben. This Reuben was a tall, powerful black, about twenty-five years of age, a capital bush man and a fearless rider. He had been occasionally working on the station for the last five or six years, but, like all the aborigines, he could not be depended on, for you could never tell how soon he might take into his head to return to his tribe and desert “ beef and damper” for “ fish and ’possum.” I at once explained to him the position in which I was placed, and that I wished him to accompany me ; and added that I would give him plenty of tobacco and a new red blanket. The last temptation was irreristible ; he con sented to go with me, so I told him to have the horses up to the station by sun rise.
Next day we started for the the Mur ray, and travelled over wide plains covered with salt bush, across occasional sand-hills planted with pine or fir trees, and through wide and almost impassable swamps; and after proceeding about thirty-Sve miles, we camped for two or three hours during the hottest part of the day. In the afternoon we pushed on again, and finding that the river was
greatly swollen, and our horses after their long journey not in good condition for swimming, we determined to camp for the night. We accordingly rode down into the bend for a short distance, and dis mounted, hobbled and turned loose our horses, lit a fire, and made some tea. I had brought plenty of bread and corned beef with us, so we made a hearty sup per, and then lit our pipes and made our selves comfortable. Before it got dark, we went to have a look at our horses, in order that we might see how they were heading before we lay down for the night. They had wandered some little way, and having found them, we were turning to retrace our steps, when we saw to our astonishment and consternation reflected on the water the red glare of the camp fires of a tribe of aborigines. I at once proposed that we should saddle our horses immediately, and at all hazards try to swim them across the river ; but Reuben would not agree ; he said “ best fellow plan to go up direc’ly ’long a camp belonging to black fellow.” I tried to pursuade him to follow my advice, but in vain. Reuben had made up his mind, and no people in the world are more obstinate than the Austra lian aborigines. I did not fear for my own safety, for none of the blacks in the neighborhood w r ould dare to injure me; but I was just as confident that no one of the Murray tribes would hesitate one moment about murdering Reuben (who belonged to the Lachlan) and taking his “gore-ei.” Gore-ei is the fat surround ing the kidney ; and if a black imagines that another wild black has by enchant ment taken away his gore-ei, he will assuredly pine away and die. The only way to cure him is to send and spear the man from whose spells he thinks he is suffering ; and then, when he is anointed with the enchanter’s gore-ei, he will at once recover his health and spirits. Should he, however, die, the doctor, after various ceremonies, sends a party to murder. They must go in a particular direction, and then kill the first strange black they meet, as a sort of sacrifice to the manes of the dead. It is a singular superstition, but common in Australia.
I could do nothing more under the cir cumstances ; so we determined to make a virtue of necessity, and at once claim the hospitality of the tribe. We therefore took up our “ ’possum-rugs ” and saddles, extinguished our fire, and directed our steps towards the place at which we had seen the gleam of the fire. When we came pretty close to it I “ coo eed,” and, after hearing the answering cry, we advanced, and, going up to one of the largest of the fires, we laid down our burdens and looked about us. The camp was a tolerably extensive one, numbering over a hundred. Of this number about one third were warriors or hunters. As Reuben and I stood by the camp fire, the party assem bled round it, viewed us with some curiosity, and presently one of the men said “ Good ev’ning my boy. Which way you been come up 1 ” I named the station from which I came, and then an other black called out my name, and said that he knew me for a long time, that I was a good fellow to blacks, and always gave them plenty “tuck-out” (food). Several others of the tribe also came up, and I was recognised by many of them, who made me welcome to their camp. The result of their good offices was soon shown, for four or five of them took up our “ swags,” and calling on us to follow them, they conducted us to the further side of the camp, where they kindled a good fire for us. They also brought us some opossums and several large fish, and I began to think that my apprehensions on Reuben’s account were groundless. (to be continued.)
CHISPA'S LETTER.
“ l 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, som e_pf 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 rip. You can stick it at the end of my letter, or anywhere, no matter. But I wept bitter tears ewer the following
Farewell. Farewell, Ashburton’s bleak domains, 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 Hawera go. Farewell, Tom Bullock, thou’t bereft Of my paternal cave ; But faithful George, to you I’ve left, My part in him thou’lt share. Adieu too, to you too, My Hugo, bosom friend, What hearting to my parting Does 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 logo. 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 bail then, the gale then, That wafts me northward, ho 1 In a bumper —a thumper, Won’t you remember Joe ? No more I’ll gush on water scheme, No more the 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 ” Harry. I’ve paid him his 2 quid. No more I’ll at the Court House tarry — 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 write your name inside your hat. One morning last week, just after I had breakfasted I took a walk to enjoy the morning air which was bracing,and invigorating, andtheearly sun was only shaking the cats-claw from the 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 hat did not at the time strike me, and observ ing that a certain name was written in side I inched 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 1” I inno cently told her. But no sooner had the fatal land-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.
In 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 eighteenpence short. The collector had called so often that lie 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 ‘ Times,’ while he (Strap) sent his boy to the bank to cash a cheque. He winked 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, ‘ perhaps he could make up the money in the house,’ which he 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 oil journalist who scared off a tax collector better than Strap did. The able journalist was a man who now and again 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 bell topper for a table. But there is always an end to a tether, and the able journalist reached it in time. He found himself run down to living in a garret, in which the only piece of furniture was a chair fractured in one leg, and diseased in the spine. 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 s >ber 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 be left three, and that journalist vacated his ricketty 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 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 me 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 the 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, and we took them in turns ; that is, we took the gloves and black eyes in a style which was at once edifjing 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 pi iy, gentlemen,”—but the patrons find their noses pretty sore next morning.
My friend, Mr. Ivess, has 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 be diffused for a time over the hearts of another constituency, but he will never cease to cast longing eyes to the Rnnnymede where he fought so many battles, both legal and journalistic, and where every week brought him a new bill of rights of greater or less importance 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 Ashburton and member for Coleridge. These glories await him when the balm of time has healed all sores, and 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 herself, 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 if 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 think That Jamie, poor man, was flushed with drink, As corkscrew like he winds along ; Swearing by turns, and gasping a song. If my readers 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 killed 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 Templars are to get a recruit. Chispa.
THE LOVE OF MONEY. Money, oh Money, thy praises I sing, Thou art my saviour, my god, and my king, ’Tis for thee that I preach, and for thee that
I pray. And make a collection twice each Sabbath day. I have candles and all sorts of dresses to buy, For I wish you to know that my church is
High— I don’t mean in structure, or steeple or wall, Hut so high the Lord cannot reach it at all. I’ve poor in my parish, who need sore relief, 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 my tiinity is £ s. and d. Pounds, shillings, and 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 rest, 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 Paul, 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 praises to God.” In cold, silent earth I may be laid low,
To sleep 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 GARDENER.
NOTES FOE. THE PRESENT MONTH, BY A PROFESSIONAL GARDENER. APRIL. KITCHEN GARDENING. The principal crops will new be either all sown or planted, and the encourage ment of their growth the object of atten tion ; but, where omitted last month, Onions, Cabbages, Cauliflowers and Turnips should be sown at once, to insure success. If not done before the middle of the month, it is better to defer sowing until spring. Where Brocoli have been planted during summer months, and grown freely, growers would find it very advantageous to cut the roots, which is easily done by inserting the spade under each plant. For instance, go down one side of the row and come back on the other. Care should be taken not to cut too close to the plant. Brocoli treated as above will resist the frost much better; for by choking its growth at this season it gets hardy as a natural consequence, and will come in ready for use much earlier than it would if not disturbed. Barth up all crops of growing Celery. Care should be taken not to allow the earth to get in between the leaves, which is done by holding up the leaves with one hand, while with the other, use a piece of slate or other flat tool to draw the earth carefully round each plant, which keeps all the leaves together until you have followed with the spade and banked up. Care should also be taken not to earth up too much at once, as it only tends to weaken the plants. By treating as directed, say once in ten days, the trouble will be well repaid by the pro duction of fine heads of blanched Celery for either cooking purposes or desert. Make a general clearance of all ground not wanted for present sowing or planting. Dig in in a rough state, so that it will be exposed to the action of the weather. Dig Potatoes ; gather Onions, as they r'pen, and store them in a dry place. Vegetable Marrows and Pumpkins should also be gathered as they ripen, and stored in a dry, warm place for winter use. When properly stored they will keep nearly all winter, and are much prized -when such vegetables are scarce. Strawberries may now be planted from the runners. Either make new plots or fill in any blanks in old beds or borders. After selecting plants for all new planta tions, let all the runners that remain be trimmed off, care being taken not to cut off all the leaves, as is too often done not only by amateurs but by persons calling themselves professional men. It is most barbarous treatment, as it tends to weaken the plants and the result—the following summer —is that there will be little or no fruit. Having got the runners and weeds cleared, put a good covering of well decomposed manure over the bed, and let it lie on the surface. Don’t dig it in, as is the general practice. In this way
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it nourishes the plant at the root and mulches the ground in summer. FLOWER GARDEN. Plant Bulbs of the following kinds— Hyacinthus, Crocuses, Snowdrops, Liliums, .Narcissus, Jonquils, Daffodils, and Tulips anyof theabove. For window decoration, plant in pots in a good mixture of loam, rotted manure, and sand. Plunge the pots in sand, and keep them there until the bulb begins to grow, when it might be removed to where it is required to flower. To those who desire an early display of annual flowers, by a caieful reserva tion of those self-sown which abound at this season in great numbers, and sow ing again in spring, the flower garden can be kept going from early spring until late in autumn. All tender plants, such as Geraniums, Cinerarias, Cupheas, etc., that have been turned out during summer should now be brought in and housed to protect them from frost; and all herbaceous plants that have done flowering cut down, so as to give the garden a neat appearance. THE ORCHARD requires little care at this season, further than gathering the fruits as they ripen, and keeping the ground clear of weeds, but where young fruit trees have been planted last year the ground should be kept dug round them and free from weeds, as, by keeping the ground courages the growth of wood, lj trees healthy and better able to I attacks of blight. It only too oj pens that trees are planted, and done, they are never looked ned and still those to whom the tred wonder why their trees do not their neighbors’, who cultivate tl| proper manner’. A few trees cultivated is much better number cultivated indifferently. Medical. Advice to mothers.— \ broken in your rest by a sic suffering with the pain of cuttinjJ Go at once to the chemist anß bottle of Mrs. WINSLOW’S SOO'j SYRUP. It will relieve the poor I immediately. It is perfectly haj it produces natural, quiet sleep bj ing the child from pain, and tb| cherub awakes “ as bright as a It has been in use in America highly recommended by medical i is very pleasant to take ; it soc child ; it softens the gums, allays relieves wind, regulates the bow| is the best known remedy for and diarrhoea, whether arisinfl teething or other causes. Be ask for Mrs. Winslow’s Soothing and see that “ Curtis and Perkii! York and London,” is on the wrapper. No mother should be it. Sold by all medicine dealers| llfd. —Depot, 493, Oxford street. WHO is Mrs. WINSLOW? question is frequently askl shall simply say that she is a lady upwards of thirty years has until devoted her time and talents as al physician and nurse, principally F children. She has especially studj constitution and wants of this nv class, and, as a result of this ef practical knowledge obtained in a ! as nurse and physician, she ha pounded a SOOL’HING SYRUP fd dren. It operates like magic, givj and health, and is, moreover, regulate the bowels. In consequl this article, Mrs. Winslow is bel world-renouned as a benefactor f race. Children certainly do rise bless her. Especially is this the | this city. Vast quantities of the Sc Syrup are daily sold and used her«S think Mrs Winslow has immortalisj name by this invaluable article, a| sincerely believe that thousands dren have been saved from an earlj by its timely use, and that millio unborn will share its benefits and ul calling her blessed. No mother if charged her duty to her suffering one, in our opinion, until she has the benefit of Mrs. Winslow’s S<] Syrup. Try it mothars, try it f Ladies’ Visitor, New York City. STEEDMAN’S SOOTHING POI FOR CHILDREN CUTTING TEE* CAUTION TO PURCHAI The value of this well-known Famil ine has been largely tested in all parti 'orld, and by all grades of society, forj f FIFTY YEARS. Its well-earned vc sale has induced SPURIOUS TONS, some of which in OUT| IPPEARANCE so closely resemble inal as to have deceived many purl ’he proprietor therefore feels it duel üblic to give a special caution against f SUCH IMITATIONS. ! Purchasers are therefore requested cn 3 observe the four following disj haractcristics, without which non! enuine : Ist—ln every case the words iTEEDMAN, CHEMIST, WALWC URREY, are engraved on the Gove damp affixed to each packet. I 2nd —Each Single Powder has directj ae dose, and the words, John Stew ihemist, Walwo;th, Surrey, printed thd 3rd —The name, Steed man, is alway nth two EE’s. . 4th —The manufacture is carried on| t Walworth, Surrey. Sold in Packets by all Chemists and] ine Vendors. I Sold by Kempthorhe, Prosser anl mckland.
RUBBER STAMPS, rj RUBBER STA Made to order, any shape or size SUPPLIED AT REASONABLE PRICE! WEEKS O/ yyEEKS & DIXON, the only ma in Ashburton of these us Rubber Stamps, for stamping paper, gc or linen. East Street — Near Railway Static Ashburton. TO PRINTERS. Hi MACHINE FOR SALE. For sale One Second-hand Double 1 Tape Printing MACHINE, in thor< working order, with rollers, moulds, complete. This machine has been repl by a Double Royal necessitates removal of the Machine formerly used for printing! “Herald’’and “Guardian,” for ban steampower. Can be seen and all j ticulars obtained at our office. i For a Country Office this Macj suits admirably, as it can easily be tul by hand, for which we have fitted a wheel and handle. Price £7O WEEKS & DIX OTIOE —The ‘ ‘ Ashburton Hei is a Gazette for all notices unde Debtors and Creditors Arit ERYANTS requiring situation] and get your names entered 1 rald Registry, Is. 1
Building Materials. Ashburton steam saw mills SASH AND DOOR MANUFACTORY. Gr. PARKIN, Proprietor, BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR. Moore Street, Every description of Timber and Building Materials in Stock and supplied on most reasonable terms. Plans prepared and Estimates Given on tie shortest notice. 2 G Business Notices. BREAD!BREAD! Co-operative Bread and Biscuit Factory. Triangle, Wakanui Road, Asb.burton. A. THIELE, tat lie is JPPLY unsur- Iparts of 1 &c. to Bd. B6a-5700 TABLE r, AND liat the Iks and >UCED of this to |a pnn ention, for c, and lof any tice. rton. CO. .IN IN ship Vton. IING [NT, snient pur any jxitable pill be lOUN btfully ppport ■ short and are b, and They ly 55., I ordi f, ss. 6d. ly at |292g the rton Ilford Isday and
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Medical- END’S FRUIT SALT. THE PHYSICAL BASIS OF LIFE. GOOD FOOD. How to enjoy good food that would other wise cause Bilious headache, disordered Stomach, Poisoned Blood, &c.—use ENO’S FRUIT SALT. A NATURAL APERIENT. ENO’S ii FRUIT SALT, when taken with water, acts as a natural aperient, its simple but natural action removes all impurities, thus preserving and restoring health. If its great value in keep ing the body in health were universally known, no family should be without it. Fagged, weary, and worn OUT !! ! Anyone whose duties require them to under go mental or unnatural excitement or strain— ERO’S FRUIT SALT is the best known remedy. It acts like a charm. It allays ner vous excitement, depression, and the injurious effects of stimulants and too rich food. Its power in aiding the digestion is most striking. It also restores the nervous system to its proper condition (by natural means). Use ENO’S FRUIT SALT. You cannot overstate its great value in keeping the blood pure and free from disease. ENO versus STIMULANTS. An in sufficient amount of exercise frequently deranges the liver. ENO’S FRUIT SALT is peculiarly adapted for any constitutional weak ness of the liver. A world of woes is avoided by those who keep and use ENO’S FRUIT SALT. —“All our customers for Eno’s Salt would not be without it upon any consideration, they having received so much benefit from it. — Wood Brothers, Chemists, Jersey, 1878,” Every travelling trunk and HOUSEHOLD in the world ought to contain a Bottle of ENO’S FRUIT SALT, prepared from Sound, Ripe Fruit, as a Health giving, Cooling, Sparkling, and Invigorating Beverage for any Season. It is the best Pre ventive and Cure for Biliousness, Sick Head ache, Skin Eruptions, Impure Blotd, Fevers, Pimples on the F'ace, Giddiness Feverishness, Mental Depression, Want of Appetite, Sour ness of Stomach, Constipation, Vomiting, Thirst, &c., and to remove the effects of errors in Eating and Drinking.
ENO’S FRUIT SALT.— From the Rev. Dr Hurst, Vicar of Collorly:—“I have used your Fruit Salt for many years, and have verified your statements. The thanks of the public are due to you for your unceasing efforts to relieve suffering humanity. Long may you live to be a blessing to the world.” ENO’S FRUIT SALT.—“After suffering for nearly two and a half years from severe headache and disordered stomach, and after trying almost everything and spending much money without finding any benefit, 1 was recommended by a friend to try ENO’S FRUIT SALT, and before I had finished one bottle I found it doing me a great deal of good, and now I am restored to my usual health j and others I know that have tried it have not enjoyed such good health for years.—Yours most truly, Robert Humphreys, Post Office, Barrasford. ” Agents for New Zealand, MESSRS. KEMPTHORNE, PROSSER, AND CO. VALUABLE DISCOVERY for the HAIR.
A very nicely perfumed Hairdressing, called THE MEXICAN HAIR RE NEWER, now being sold by most Che mists and perfumers tlirougout the coun try, at 3s. 6d. per bottle, is fast super ceding all the old restorers and dyes for the purpose of changing grey or white hair to its natural original color, for it will positively restore the hair in every case of greyness to its original color, with out dyeing it or leaving that offensive smell which most of the hair preparations of the day do. This preparation has never been known to fail in restoring the hair to its natural color and gloss in from eight to twelve days. It promotes growth and prevents the hair falling out, eradicating dandruff, and leaving the scalp in a clean, healthy condition. It imparts peculiar vitality to the roots of the hair, restoring it to its youthful freshness and vigor. Daily applications of this preparation for a week or two will surely restore faded, grey, or white hair to its natural color and richness. It is not a dye, nor does it con tain any coloring matter or offensive substance whatever. Hence it does not soil the hands, the scalp, or even white linen, but produces the color within the substance of the hair. Read the follow ing from Mr. Nathan Berry, Chemist, Walkden : “One of my customers told me the other day he had had grey hair for thirty-five years, and after using one bottle of the Mexican Hair Renewer I sold him, it was restored to and kept its natural color.” It may be had of any respectable Chemist, Perfumer, or Dealer in toilet articles in the kingdom, at 3s. 6d. per bottle.—Prepared by HENRY C. GALLUP, No. 493, Oxford street, London. ]
COCKLE’S ANTIBILIOUS PILLS— These Pills consist of a careful and peculiar admixture of the best and mild est vegetable aperients, with the pure ex tract of the flowers of the camomile. They will be found a most efficacious remedy for derangement of the digestive organs, and for torpid action of the liver and bowels, which produce indigestion and the several varieties of bilious and liver complaints. They speedily remove the irritation and feverish state of the stomach, allay spasm, correct the morbid condition of the liver and organs subser vient to digestion, promote a due and healthy secretion of bile, and relieve the constitution of all gouty matter and other impurities, which, by circulating in the blood, most injuriously affect the action of the kidneys ; thus, by removing the causes productive of so much discomfort, they restore the energies of both body and mind. To those who indulge in the luxuries of the table these pills will prove highly useful, occasioning no pain in their action, unless they meet with an unusual quantity of acrid bile and acid matter in the stomach and bowels. To Europeans on their arrival in India or China they
are recommended as a preservative against the fatal disorders peculiar to tropical climates. Their occasional use, if com bined with the strictest attention to diet, will be frequently found to remove at once, by their influence over the secre tions, that congestive and unhealthy con dition of the liver which is so often the earliest antecedent of severe febrile and constitutional disturbance. It must be understood that these pills are not recommended as containing any new or dangerously active ingredients; on the contrary, they are characterised by a remarkable simplicity of combination, ' and whatever merit they may be found to possess depends as much upon the selec tion of pure drugs, and the unusual labor and attention bestowed upon their subse quent preparation, as upon the acknow ledged peculiarity of their composition. They are not recommended as a panacea, nor are they adapted to all complaints ; but as a mild and efficacious aperient and tonic in the various forms of indigestion, it will not, perhaps, be an exaggeration to ' state that they have been resorted to , under all systems of diet, changes of cli- , mate, or atmospheric alternations with ] an extraordinary degree of success for i upwards of seventy-eight years. This - celebrated family aperient may be had throughout the United Kingdom in boxes at Is 2s 9d, 4s 6d, and 11s Od, as well as in India, China, Kew Zealand, and J he Australian Colonies. J
Medical. TTOR COUGHS, BRONCHITIS, IN i FLUENZA, COLDS, &c. >OWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED. JpO WELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED. P OWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED. mHE Oldest and Most Effectual COUGH -L REMEDY. Extraordinary testimo nials. HER MAJESTY S GUN BOAT NETLEY. Wick, Scotland. Dear Sir,- Having had a most distressing and severe cough, which caused me many sleepless nights and restless days, I was recommended by his LORDSHIP the EARL of CAITHNESS to try your most invaluable Balsam of Aniseed, and I can assure you, with the first dose, I found immediate relief, even without having to suspend my various duties ; and the first small bottle com pletely cured me, therefore I have the greatest confidence in fully recommend ing it to the million. Signed, W. LINZELL, H.M.G.B. NETLEY. POWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED. Due de Montaboe writes : “ Chateau de Montabor, Aveyron. Sir, —Having suffered for some time from an obstinate cough, accompanied with fever, continuous head-aches, and sleepless nights, I resolved after having vainly tried several other medicines, to have recourse to your BALSAM of ANISEED. I cannot resist, sir, the desire of making you acquainted with the really marvelous results which I derived from it. From the first dose I felt great relief, the bad symptoms grew feebler, the irritation of the throat was calming down, and I recovered the sleep which had nearly left me. The third dose delivered me completely, and I am now completely restored to health. Receive, sir, with the expression of my gratitude the assurance of my distinguished sentiments. DUC DE MONTABOR.” pOWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED. J- “Sir, —I have for a long time suffered from a severe cough and tried all manner of remedies. Dr. Liberecht advised POWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED ; it cured me after a few days. You are at liberty to use this letter in hopes that others may benefit by it.— I am, Sir, Yours, &c., ALBERT COUNT POTOCKI.” OWELL’S BALSAM OF ANISEED. WILL LOOSEN the PHLEGM imme diately.—The Dean of 'Westminster’s Verger writes: “I was advised to try the Balsam of Ani ieed; I did, and have found great relief. It is most comforting in allaying irritation and giving strength to the voice.” Lionel Brough, Esq., the eminent actor, writes : I think it an invaluable medicine for members of my profession, and have always recommended it to my brother and sister artistes. ”
'T'RULY an EXTRAORDINARY EX i- PECTORaNT.—Mr. Edward M. Ullett, of Bury, Hunts., writes to Messrs. Palmer & Son, Ramsay : —“ Having been in the habit o using Powell’s Balsam of Aniseed for a great number of years, I have great pleasure in bear ing testimony to its incomparable effects as an expectorant. I always find a single dose gives immediate relief, and a small bottle effects a perfect cure, ” OWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED.— The effects of one teaspoonful taken in a little water before going to bed is extraordinary. No family should be without it in the winter. Sold by Chemists and Medicine Vendors throughout the World, is and 2s 3d per per bottle; a great saving in taking family bottles, 11s each. Established over 50 years. Prepared only by THOMAS POWELL, Blackfriars Road, London. ASK for POWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED
SOLD by all CHEMISTS and STORE KEEPERS. Observe the Trade Mark, “Lion, Net, and Mouse.” Wholesale Agents in the Australian and New Zealand Colonies -Elliot Brothers; Eyers & Solomon ; Felton, Grimwalde, & Co. ; P. and S. Falk, Faulding & Co. , Rocke, Tompsit, & Co. ; Rosentiiall & Co. ; Kempthorne, Prosser, & Co. ; S. lIOFFENUNG & Co. ; HEMMONS, LAWS, & Co. ; Berkley, Taylor, & Co.; and all other wholesale houses. Proprietor— Thomas Powell, Blackfriars Road London.
KEATINGS COUGH LOZENGES, COUGHS, ASTHMA, BRONCHITIS, ACCUMULATION OF PHLEGM. Composed of the purest articles. These Lozenges contain no opium nor any deleterious drug, therefore the most delicate can take them with perfect confidence. Their beneficial . effect is speedy and certain. This old un failing family remedy is daily recommended by the most eminent Physicians. (In use nearly 60 years). MEDICAL TESTIMONY. July 25th, 1877. 22, Cold Harbour Lane, London. Sir, —Your Lozenges are excellent, and their beneficial effect most reliable. I strongly recommend them in cases of cough and asthma. You are at liberty to state this as my opinion, formed from many years experience. J. Bringloe, M.R.C.S.L., L.S.A., L.M. Mr. T. Keating, Indian Medical Service. Dear Sir, -Having tried your Lozenges in India, I have much pleasure in testifying to their beneficial effects in cases of incipient consumption, asthma and bronchial affections. I have prescribed them largely, with the best results. W. B. G, , Apothecary. H.M.S. KEATINGS COUGH LOZENGES are sold by all Chemists, in tins of various sizes, each having the words, “Keatings’s Cough Lozenges ” engrrven on the government stamp.
KEATING’S WORM TABLETS, A PURELY VEGETABLE SWEETMEAT, Doth in appearance and lasts, furnishing a most agreeable method of administering the only certain remedy for INTESTINAL or THREAD WORMS. It is a perfectly safe and mild preparation, and is especially adapted for children. Sold in tins by all Chemists. Proprietor, THOS. KEATING, London, Export Chemist and Druggist. 271 c GRATEFUL—COMFORTIF G. BREAKFAST COCOA. “By a thorough knowledge of the natural laws which govern the operations of digestion and nutrition, and by a careful application of .he fine properties of well selected cocoa, Mr. Epps has provided our breakfast tables with a delicately-flavoured beverage which may save us many heavy doctors’ bills. It is by tne judi. cious use of such articles of diet, that a constitu tion may be gradually built up until strong enough to resist every tendency to disease. Hundreds of subtle maladies are floating arcund us, ready to attack wherever there is a weak point. We may escape many a fata shaft by keeping ourselves well fortified with pure bicod and a properly nourished frame.” —The Cizii •Service Gazette. ( I ] T I 3 1( ti n n SOLD ONLY IN PACKETS LABELLED JAMES EPPS AND CO Homoepathic Chemists, London, BJ (5
Business Notices. f SSS” THIS. ADVERTISEMENT SHOULI BE CAREFULLY READ AND RE MEMBERED -BY EVERYONE IN TERESTED IN FENCING. v ~ THE PATENT OVAL SAMSON FENCE WIRE Has now been before the public for fou years, and during that time 5,000 TONS HAVE BEEN SOLD Giving very great satisfaction, in proof o which we hold numerous testimonials fron well-known .colonists ; and the demand ii daily increasing to such an extent, thai numerous spurious imitations have latelj been introduced in the various markets o: Australia and New Zealand, for the soh purpose of damaging the reputation of the Patent Oval Samson Wire. The Samson Wire Was patented and introduced four yean ago in Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, and New Zealand ; and th< principal claim sot fourth was itsbeingmad( Oval to prevent fraud. Yet, in the face o! these patents, firms—many of respecaltiy standing—have, for the sake of a paltry commission, lent themselves to the intro duction of various spurious imitations, which render them liable to actions at law, and annoyance and disappointment to the users. We would point out to intending pur chasers that any persen erecting Oval Win Fences, other than the Patent Oval Sam son, renders himself liable for damages. The Patent Acts on this point are verj explicit; therefore, after this notice nc excuse can be made. Wehave had instances brought under oui notice where some persons have been so un principled as to mix the Spurious Ova Wire amongst the Patent Oval Samson ir order to make a sale, and damage the the reputation of the, genuine article. We have a great aversion to take legal proceedings in this matter, but shall be compelled to, iii self-defence, unless these practices are at once stopped. The public, when purchasing, are there fore cautioned to see that each coilTißart a tin tally thus : PATENT OVAL SAMSON WIRE, And the Patentee’s, Tally or Trade Mark Manufactured by the Whitecross Wire Company, Warrington, England. IN OVAL IN PADLOC!
By using the Patent Oval Pence Wire you get a better and cheaper fence than any other, and the best proofs are the imitations already referred to. comprehensive circular as to its advantages, with numerous testimonials from well-known colonists, will be posted to any address on application. The state Forests of Victoria are fenced with the Patent Oval Samson Fence Wire ; the one at Dookie is, without doubt, the best Wire Fence in Australia, and people come from great distances to see it. PRICES GREATLY REDUCED, ADDRESS M Lean Bros. & Rigg, IMPORTER , 69 ELIZABETH STREET, MELBOURNE,
IS ,e ■■■ ll TRADE MARK : i- M B y R f IN PADLOCK. 1 We undertake through our agents, to |f deliver the Patent Oval Samson Wire at 1 any port in Australia or Mew Zealand, r either direct from England or Melbourne. Inquiries by telegram promptly answered. t t i,' REWARD.—Fencers throughout the* Colonies who can give information as to : the erection of Oval Wire Fences, other than the Patent Oval Samson Wire, will 1 find it to their advantage to communicate with Messrs. M’Lean Brothers and Bigg, 69 Elizabeth Street Melbourne. THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. gUBSCRIBERS in the Country are Particularly requested to communicate with the Publishers if their papers are not; properly scribers lias increased so rapidly thattm less great care is taken in giving orders as to address and how to be sent, the paper*. may be left at the wrong place. AH order will receive our prompt attention. WEEKS AND DIXON, Proprietors. |
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COUNTY AGRICULTURAL AND SPORTING RECORDER.
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ASHBURTON. THURSDAY, APRIL 15, 1880.
(.PRICE—TWOPEN CE.
Auctioneers and Commission Agents. ALFRED HARRISON, AUCTIONEER, COMMISSION AGENT, ETC. SALES, Sales of Stock, Mer chandise, Furniture and Effects, also Pigs, Fowls, and General Produce. WEEKLY SALE Every SATURDAY at 12 o’clock. SALE ATTENDED. ntries can be made at my office or at the Yards. Agent for the Transatlantic Fire Insurance Company. 5 EDMISTON BROS. & GUNDRY (IiAXB BULLOCK AND CO.), ASHBURTON, General Merchants, Auctioneers, Stock, Station, Estate, and Commission Agents. Sales of Stock, Farm Implements, &c., will be held at their Yards, Ashbur ton, and the Tinwald Yards, on alternate TUESDAYS. CASH ADVANCES Made on Stock, Produce, &c., consigned for Positive Sale. EDMISTON BROS. & GUNDRY. 19 FARMERS AND OTHERS. Messrs, acland, Campbell, & CO. are prepared to supply Farmers and others with Station Stores, Fencing Wire, Fencing Staples, Standards, &c.,at Lowest Rates, and of First-class quality. AGENTS FOR THE ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY. CAPITAL £2,000,000 NSURANCES EFFECTED AT LOWEST RATES. ACLAND, CAMPBELL & CO., Auctioneers. W. R. BOYLE, Agent, Ashburton, 65 pREDK. pAVITT, E/ st Street (Close to the Railway Station) Ashburton, Land and General Commission Agent. Orders taken for—Sydney. Drays, Newcastle Coal, and Malvern (by the truck load), Build ing Materials of all kinds. Fencing Wire, Agricultural Implements, English and Arneri “tdMfes. POYNTZ & CO.', L AND E STATE, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS. Rents and Debts Collected.
Money advanced on Freehold Security. 7 WILLIAM ADAMS, Accountant and General Commission Agent. W. A. has started busines as above in the Cottage next Road Board Office, A sh burton. Tradesmens’ books kept, Accounts Rendered, Rents Collected, Letters Written, business or private, Contractors’ Partnership Accounts Adjusted. Charges Modeeate. WILLIAM ADAMS, Next Road Boaed Office, 5120 Ashburton. W. R. BOYLE, Moore street, Ashburton, Accountant, land, estate, and GENERAL AGENT. Loans negotiated. Absentees represented. Agent for the Victorian Insurance Com pany. Certificated Accountant in Bank ruptcy. 458 g Millers, &c. NEW FLOUR. dTOFFAT begs to inform the # IVa inhabitants of Ashburton and surrounding districts that his NEW FLOUR MILL AT WAKANUI IS NOW IN FULL WORK, And is turning out a really First-class Flour. Bakers and the Public can rely on all orders being promptly attended to on the most reasonable terms. Cash Buyers of Wheat and Oats. Special attention paid to Gristing, and Farmers from a distance can have their Grist ground by return 31 Public Notices. FARMERS I FARMERS ! FARMERS ! . R. McKERROW AND CO., Cash Purchasers of Wool, Grain, and all kinds of Farm. Produce, and are also prepared to make Liberal CASH ADVANCES on the above placed in their hands either for sale or shipment to the English or Colonial Markets. A Large Stock of Comsacks, Wool packs, &c., for sale at lowest current prices.
Saunders Bros. RANGITATA. FOB, SALE, in convenient sized farms, about 3,500 AGEES of the best Land in the North Rangitata District, being rural sections Nos. 32311, 32312, 322C4, 32265, 30788, 30789, and 30790. The land is all fenced, and ready for immediate occupation; water can be ob tained within fifty feet of the surface, and excellent crops have been grown in the neighborhood this season. For small capitalists this is a rare op portunity to obtain good land at a very slight advance on the Government price. Portion of the property is not more than three minutes’ walk from the Ealing Railway Station. TERMS EXCEPTIONALLY EASY. . EDUCATION RESERVE 1999. THIS reserve will shortly be offered for cropping, in lota of convenient size. Well adapted for growing barley, a portion (110 acres) in crop this year yielding up wards of 33 bushels per acre. KAIAPOI BOROUGH RESERVES, Nos. 2184, 2185, 2186, 2187.
THE whole of these reserves will shortly be offered in lots, for one crop or a longer period. Excellent crops of wheat, oats, and barley have been grown on the properties this season. SAUNDERS BROS, MILLERS, GRAIN MERCHANTS, AND COMMISSION AGENTS. ASHBURTON. AGENTS FOR THE LONDON AND LANCASHIRE FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, AND THE WALLSEND COLLIERY. 692 g
R. McKERROW & CO., GRAIN MERCHANTS, RAKAIA. 60 %y, Civil Engineers, &c. rc~E. FOOKS AND SON, I CENSED » U RVEYORS AND LAND BROKERS Under the Land Transfer Act, Government Contract Surveyors, Triangle, Wakanui Road, near Post-office- ASHBURTON.
Hotels. BUTLER’S FAMILY HOTEL, ASHBURTON. J. F. BUTLER (Late of Arahura, West Coast) to inform his friends and the public generally that he has opened the above large and commodious hotel, which is situated at the CORNER OF CASS AND HAVELOCK STREETS, And is convenient to the Railway Station. Excellent accommodation for travellers, families, and boarders. All wines and spirits of the best brands. One of Alcock’s best billiard tables. 965a-417g JOHN TISCH begs to inform his friends and the public that he has TAKEN THE ALFORD FOREST HOTEL, Alford Forest. First-class accommodation at moderate charges. Wines, ales, and spirits of best quality. Good stabling and paddocks. Horses and buggies on hire. A con veyance meets the 11.35 a.m. train at Methven Station, returning at once to Al ford Forest. 598 g THE WHEATSHEAF HOTEL, Wheatstone. Q H. WILLCOCKS, the Proprietor of the above fine Hotel can now offer Acom modation which cannot be surpassed in any house in Canterbury, and wishes to inform his friend? and the public generally that everything in his power will be done to make his patrons comfortable. The rooms are splendidly furnished and well ventilated. First-class Stabling and Paddocks in connection with the Hotel. Wines and Spirits of the Best Brands. G. H. WILLCOCKS, Proprietor, 138 Wheatsheaf Hotel. Boarding Houses. CENTRAL TEMPERANCE HOTEL, Baring Square (Near Town Hall). RE-OPENING of the above commo dious and central!}' situated Pri vate and Commercial Hotel.
NOTICE TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. WHEN you want any Copper, Zinc, Iron, or Tinware made or re paired, it will be to your interest to con sult JOSEPH HYDE, Moore street, Ashburton, And he will cure all complaints cheaply. 4G9g T. CHAMBERS, jgOOT AND SHOEMAKER, East Street, Ashburton. Boots and Shoes of all kinds Sown or Pegged. Repairs Attended To. 48 TINWALD STORE. JAMES E S C 0 T T, GENERAL STOREKEEPER IRONMONGER, DRAPER, Ac., Ac., &o. 3900 FINE Cream-Laid ENVELOPES, No. 6 ; extra secure shape, ONLY 9s. 6d. per 1000; Soo, 55.; 250, 35., NETT CASH. ALSO, — BANK NOTE AND LETTER PAPER WEEKS & DIXON, DIRECT IMPORTERS, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL STATIONERS, ASHBURTON “ HERALD ” OFFICE, T. A. GATES, PJABIN E T MAKER, PICTURE FRAME MAKER, AND UNDERTAKER, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, ASHBURTON. 4 JUST ARRIVED. TAPER BAGS, PAPER BAGS. r(ONFECTIONERS, Fruiterers, 1 Grocers, Drapers, Seedsmen, Ac., can be supplied with Paper Bags, all sizes, and Printed or Plain, WEEKS AND DIXON, General Printers, East rtreet North. OICHOOL Requisites and Artist M vte rials. H. M. JONES, Static rer, Bari Sauare. ENVELOPES, NOTEPAPER, EN VELOPES, NOTEPAPER.—The oheapest ever offered in Ashburton, at the Herald Office, ■Wholesale Stationery Depot, Saunders'Buildings. ■
T, BROADBELT, PROPRIETOR, Is prepared to give Superior Accommoda tion to Boarders and the Travelling Public on REASONABLE TERMS. Weekly Board and Lodging ... £1 Weekly Board ... 14s. MEALS AT ALL HOURS, Dinner on Saturday from 11.30. Beds (single), Is. 6d. Private Room for Ladies. 153—624 a Publications. NEW ZEALAND WESLEYAN Published Monthly. JUST ARRIVED, the “ New Zealand Wesleyan ” for April. Price 6d Sold at the Herald and Guardian Office, East Street. WEEKS AND DIXON, Agents. AGRICULTURAL PAPERS. rjpHE PUBLISHERS have much pleasure in intimating to the Farmers of the Comity of Ashburton, that they have_ issued a reprint in pamphlet form of a selection of AGRICULTURAL PAPERS Read before the Lincoln Farmers’ Club, compiled by J. Stanley Bruce, Esq., Price One Shilling. Orders for the above pamphlet, ac companied by thirteen stamps, should be addresssed to WEEKS & DIXON, Publishers, East Street. ALMANAC for 1880, printed on a neat card, with Ashburton Direc tory, Postal and Railway Guide, can be obtained gratuitiously at the “ Guardian ” Office. FORMS PRINTED —“To Let” and “ For Sale ” —can be obtained at th# Herald Office.
MARBLE CHIMNEY PIECES— ALL PATTERNS AND DESIGNS. WASHING. WRINGING. AND MANGLING MACHINES— ALL SIZES IN STOCK. Business Notices. IRONMONGERY. IRONMONGERY. CHEAPEST HOUSE IN CHRISTCHURCH. E. CRO S S & CO., Cokner op Colombo and Hereford Streets, opposite Bank of BEG to call the attention of their Customers and the public generally to their varied and well-assorted stock of every description of BUILDERS’ AND GENERAL IRONMONGERY, BRUSHWARE, &c., &e.; also, always on hand, a large stock of Oils, Paints, Paperhangings, Varnishes, &c, ; also, now landing, ex Elmiranda. from New York direct—Two and Three-Pronged Hay Forks, all lengths ; Two and Three-Bow Hay Rakes ; American Scythe Snathes, Lawn Mowers, and every description of Yankee RANGES. RANGES. RANGES. CROSS & CO. have now on hand one of the Largest Stocks of Scotch and Leamington Ranges in the onies, and are now offering them at considerably reduced prices, would call the attention of Architects, Builders, and the public generally to an inspection. RANGES—Watson and Gow’s “Etna,” with cast-iron oven and boiler, 3ft wide—£s. Ditto os above, with oven and side boiler, and bright bands and mould, 3ft. 3in. wide — L 7 10s. Leamington Ranges, all sizes, from 2ft. 9in. to 6ft., and all prices from £4 each. REGISTER GRATES —Fine cast front with brick back—7d. per inch, ground front and brick back —lOd. per inch. Wright’s Patent Bivalve, with steel and ormolu bead, all sizes and patterns, from 60s. each. FURNISHING DEPARTMENT. Being overstocked in this Department we are determined to sell at a little over cost, and give our Customers the benefit of the in creased tarifl, also to make room for shipments now larding, and to arrive, we invite recent arrivals and others to an inspection. We have also now landing ex Hurunui —OIL CLOTHS, all Widths ; CARPETS of every description ; HEARTH RUGS ; Hessians, striped for Cabinet makers; Scrim, &c., Ac. Also, to arrive per Hereford, Pleiades, and other vessels—-White Lead, Oils, Varnishes, and Colors of every description. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL I R ON MONGERS, New Zealand, CHRISTCHURCH, Notions. FLY TRAPS ! FLY TRAPS ! FLY TRAPS ! CHEAPER THAN EVER. All Goods delivered Free within One Mile of Post Office. Country orders carefully packed, and every attention given. 452 g FURNISHING GOODSgOF ALL DESCRIPTIONS. CARPENTERS’ TOOLS AT REDUCED PRICES.
CULLEN, GENERAL CARRIER Jti,. and FORWARDING AGENT, Burnett street, Ashburton. Trains at tended daily, and all orders promptly at tended to. 4COg R. FRANCIS PHILIP O’REILLY, Barrister, Solicitor, & Conveyancer, TANG RED STREET, ASHBURTON, Next Messrs. Orr and Co.’s. 3620 WM. ANDERSON, SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER, Ashburton, HAS always in STOCK a complete assortment of every description of Saddlery, Harness, Whips, Saddlers’ Iron mongery, &c., imported direct from Eng land. Goods to order manufactured on the premises of the best Materials, and at the lowest rates. 11
The Oldest Established Business in the County of Ashburton. D. WILLIAMSON AND CO., DRAPERS, GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, TEA, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS. The Best House in Town for MEN’S, BOYS’, AND YOUTHS’ READY-MADE CLOTHING. CELEBRATED BOOT AND SHOE DEPOT. 14
MEDICAL HALL. Established 1874. J Q AMBRIDGE, DRUGGIST, FAMILY AND DISPENSING CHEMIST, Has always in Stock— SPONGES—Honeycomb and Turkey Toilet TRUSSES —Common Circular, Cole’s, Sal mon and Ody’s, Mocmain, &c. ELASTIC STOCKINGS Knee Caps, Wristlets, and Anklets ; Abdominal Belts in Silk and Thread. FEEDING BOTTLES—Mather’s, Maw’s, Dean’s, Stocker’s, Ayrton and Saun ders’, O’Connell’s, INFANTS’ FOODS—Liebig’s, Hard’s, Neave’s, Ridge’s, Nestle’s. COD LIVER OILS—De Jongh’s, Lang ton’s, Holler’s, Foxe’s, Southall Bros. PERFUMERY—Piesse and Lubin’s, Rim mel’s, Gosnell’s, Briedenbach’s, Low’s, The Crown Perfumery Company’s HORSE AND CATTLE MEDICINES. HOMOEOPATHIC MEDICINES—Loath and Ross’s, Turner’s, and Martin’s. TEETH CAREFULLY EXTRACTED, 2 BROWN PAPER, strong, and large sheets, at s|d. per lb, WEEKS AND DIXON, Stationers, East street North (near the Rail wry Station), Ash burton. CHRISTMAS Number Young Ladies’ Journal, London Journal, Family Herald, Family Reader, Boys’ Standard, &c. Just arrived. H, M. Jones, Sta tioner, Earing Square. OFFICE and Pocket Diaries for 1880 H.gM. Jones, Stationer, Baring Square.
Business Notices. J. R. CHAPMAN, JpAINTER, GLAZIER, PAPER HANGER & SIGNWRITER, Importer of Paperhangings, White Lead, Glass, &c. The trade supplied at lowert Wholesale Prices. 17 Auctioneers, &c. J. E. BUCHANAN AND CO., AUCTIONEERS, LAND AND ESTATE AGENTS, ASHBURTON. PROPERTIES. THE following, amongst other PRO PERTIES, are placed in the Auction eer’s hands for LEASE and SALE:— ASHBURTON— A splendid paddock of 5 acres near Township. Six acres close to N. E. Belt. Sections near Gas Works. House and garden, Burnett St. Capital 4-Roomed House, Peter St, ASHBURTON FORKS— -190 acres with splendid Creek. 200 acres in crop, fenced and sub divided. Good house and out buildings.
WAKANUI— -100 acres near Moflatt’s Mill. 150 acres in crop. SEAFIELD — 400 acres fenced and subdivided, 196 acres fenced and subdivided. DROMORE -400 acres fenced and subdivided. Good Stable, and Cottage. CHERTSEY— A few Township Sections. 150 acres near Railway. J. E. BUCHANAN & Co., 415 a Auctioneers. Public Notices. NEW ZEALAND TRUST AND LOAN COMPANY (LIMITED). QAPITAL £1,000,000. SUMS OF £BOO *> £20,000 READY TO BE ADVANCED UPON FREEHOLD SECURITIES. Information can be obtained upon appli cation to J. C. M'DOWALL, Manager, 578 a Hereford street, Christchurch. TO FARMERS. mHE UNDERSIGNED are CASH 1 PURCHASERS of WHEAT, OATS, and BARLEY, arid are prepared to SHIP WHEAT to the English markets on farmers’ account at the lowest possible cost. . P. CUNNINGHAM & CO., 561 a Ashburton and Christchurch. Business Notices. H. M. Jones, Baking Square, LAW & COMMERCIAL STATIONER, BOOK AND MUSIC SELLER. Toys, Fancy Goods, Violins, Strings, Concertinas, &c. Magazines, English Papers, & Periodicals, by each Mail. Bookbinding Executed with Despatch Insurance. AT ORTH BRITISH AND MERCAN \\ TILE INSURANCE COMPANY. Established, a.d. 1809. Capital ... ... ... £2,000,000 Losses already indemnified... £5,000,000 Reserve ... £1,156,000 Ashburton Agents— -3820 POYNTZ & CO.
Business Notices. ALWAYS IN STOCK, A CHOICE AS S. O ReT ME N T OF OFFICE AND HOUSEHOLD STATIONERY*! PAPBR^BAGS, ACCOUNT BOOKS, DIARIES, &c. To Meet the Requirements of the County of Ashburton, WEEKS & DIXON Are now Importing, direct from the makers, Every description of Commercial, Law, and General Stationery, which they are in a position to supply, wholesale or retail, at prices that will compare favorably with any house in the Colony. The Goods now being opened up include a Choice Assortment of Plain and Fancy Note Papers and Envelopes, and] some very superior kinds. Commercial and Law Notepapers in great varietyj Envelopes of the newest styles j Inkstands and Bottles
Pens and Penholders Pencils and Pencil Cases Account and Pocket Books, Etc. Biscuit Bags Flour Bags Milliners’ Bags. Wholesale and Retail. LIBERAL DISCOUNT FOR CASH. BOOKS (SCRAP, ALBUMS, &c., &c.) Wediave a small lot of the above, and being desirous of clearing out these articles, we shall be glad to dispose of them at VERY LOW RATES, so as to make room for incoming consigments of General Stationery. WEEiKS AND DIXON? Saunders’ Buildings, EAST STREET} ASHBURTON.
Business Notices. CE STEAL SHOEING FORGE, Fancied street, Railway crossing, (Opposite Orr and Co.’s.) ROBB and BURNS, Agricultural Im plement Makers, General Black smiths, Wheelwrights, Machinists, &c., beg to announce to the public of Ashbur ton that they have commenced business as above, and hope to merit a share of public support. HORSE SHOEING GUARANTEED TO SATISFACTION. 860 q GREENSTREET FORGE, Ashburton Forks. WILLIAM REYELL, Blacksmith, Wheelright, and Agricultural Machinist, HAYING considerably extended his Business Premises, can guarantee all work entrusted to him to be executed in a thoroughly competent manner, and with despatch. 359 g 0 HAR L E S REI D, ASHBURTON SHOEING FORGE, Corner of East and Dodson streets. A large and varied experience in the manufacture and repair of Agricultural Implements and Machinery, warrants C. R. in guaranteeing sound and satis factory material and workmanship. Horses safely and scientifically shod on the spot. 252 JOHN A NDERSON, CANTERBURY FOUNDRY, CHRISTCHURCH, Sole Agent for the M‘SHERRY GRAIN DRILLS, Will have on sale for next season a full assortment of these machines, varying from 10 to 17 hoes. Hoes, spring and peg, six to seven inches apart. Reapers and Binders by M'Cormick and Wood. Wire and extras for same. All kinds of plough fittings, shares, &c., kept on hand or cast at short notice. Fencing'standards and wire, millstones, grindstones, flour dressing silk, leather and indiarubber belting and hose, reaper sections, machine oils, field gates,, horse shoes and nails, rivets, bolts, nuts, plate and bar iron, steel, and every requisite for smiths’ work, all kinds of . engine and boiler mountings, boiler and gas tubes, &0.,&c. Machinery of every description made on the most modern principles and design. Estimates and drawings furnished on application. Indents to Great Britain or America executed on favourable terms. Sole agent for Aveling and Porter, Rochester, England. 6 and 8-h.p. Trac tion Engines by them on sale. Sole agent for John Wallace and Co., of London and Dundee, manufactures of Rolled Joists, &c. Sizes, prices, and cata logues on application. 312 james McDonald, PRACTICAL TAILOR, East street, Ashburton.
A good Stock of Tweeds and Cloths on. hai d. Summer Goods open shortly. 172 Conveyances. METHYEN TO ALFORD FOREST. JOHN TISCH begs to inform the pub lic that his COACH LEAVES AL FORD FOREST DAILY at 9 a.m. for the Methven Railway Station, to meet the 11.25 a.m. train from Christchurch and Rakaia, and returns to Alford Forest at twelve o’clock. Parcels and orders punctually attended to. All unstamped letters taken along the road to be charged at parcel rates. JOHN TISCH, 597 g • Alford Forest. BRICKS. fJIHE UNDERSIGNED havirg COM. PLETED oheir KILN at Ashburton, are prepared to SUPPLY BRICKS, equal to any made in the Colony, at any Station up or down. Samples to be seen at the Company 1 ! Offices, Ashburton, Rakaia, and Yinslow, W. MONTGOMERY & CO [Limited] 32 TOTARA ! TOTARA ! ! TOTARA 111 NOTICE. To members of County Councils, Road Boards, Contractors, and others. THE undersigned desires to notify that he is prepared to supply SAWN TOTARA (or Black Pine) for Bridges, Culverts Slabbing wells, or other purposes, of any dimensions, and in large or small quanti ties to suit customers. ALPHEUS HAYES, Timber Merchant, East street, Ashburton. N.B.—Building Timber, Firewood,-, Stakes, &c., now on sale at the yards, East street, near Railway station, at lowest current rates, or can be delivered at any station along the line direct from the mills. Firewood by the truck-load at greatly ■■■ .. ■■■ V ' |
AG/1880/AG_18800415/MM_01/0002.xml | 9,943 | SHIPPING.
STEAMERS LEAVE LYTTELTON AS UNDER.
For Wellington— Each Tuesday, Thurs day, and Saturday. Fob Napier and East Coast—Every
Thursday. For Picton and Nelson —Each Tuesday and Saturday. Fob Taranaki and Manxjkau—Every
Tuesday. For Port Chalmers— Each Tuesday and
Thursday. For Melbourne via Bluet—Every Tues day. For Hobart Town —Each alternate Tues day. For Sydney—Each alternate Thursday.
COMMERCIAL.
Messrs H. Matson and Co. held a large auction sale of land at their rooms on Saturday last, Mr. Walton presided as auctioneer. The first property offered was 441 and 489 acres of land at Dromore. There was an immensely large attendance, but the biddings were not very spirited. The Dromore property failed to realise the reserve of the owner, and was bought in at L2 per acre. A farm of 520 acres, with house and improvements, at Dunsandel, was next offered, but bought in at L 4 per acre. The next property offered was the large properties in the estate of the late John Joyce. Considerable animation was shown in this portion of the sale. The first lot was 50 acres in the Lceston dis trict, which fell to the bid of Mr. George Stevens, of Irwell, at LlB par aero. The next lot was 25 acres, also in the Leeston District, which was purchased by Mr S. McLeary, of Brooki-ide, at LlB per acre. The Lease of 157 acres, Educational Re serves No. 71G, having about seven years to run at a rental of 6s. per acre, was purchased by Mr. Walter Hartnall, of the Rakaia, at L 402 10s. The next lot offered was 200 acres of land at Wakanui, •with dwelling house, and was knocked
down to Mr. D. Wilson, of Wakanui, at Lll 10s. per acre. The next lot of 364 acres at Upper Ashburton, fell to tlie bid of Mr. Ullyatt, for L 7 per acre. The next lot, 287 acres, sold to Mr. D. Wilson, of Wakanui, ot L 4 19s. 6d. per acre. The total amount of tho sale was L 7711 12s. 6d.
[by telegraph.]
Wellington, April 13. The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company report, under date London, April 10th :—Tallow, no trade demand. The market is overstocked. Stocks of all sorts, 19,000 casks. Best mutton is worth S4s. and beef 335. per cwt. Leather—Best sides showed Is. 4d. decline on previous rates, others in pro portion. 4,000 sides Australasian have been sold since last report.
MAIL NOTICES.
Mails close at the Ashburton Post Office, as follows :
For Christchurch and North at 10.20 a.m. 4.30 p.m., and 8 p.m., daily. For Chertscy at 10.20 a.m daily. For Rakaia at- 10.20 a.m and 4.30 p.m daily. For Dunedin, Tinwalcl Winslow, Hinds, Coldstream, Rangilata, Orari, Winchester, and Geraldine, at 10.20 a.m, daily. For Temuka. Timaru, and South at 10.20 a.m and 3.30 p.m daily. For Greenstrcet, Ashburton Forks, Mount Somers, and Ashburton Gorge on Tuesdays and Fridays at 10.30 a.m For Ashton, Waterton, and Longbeach, at J.IS p.m. daily. For Wakanui and Seafield, on Mondays and Thursdays, 7.30 p.m. W. St. G. Douglas, Postmaster. The next mail for the United Kingdom via San Francisco will be closed at Christ church on April 24, and will be due in London on June 8. The next mail for the United Kingdom via Brindisi (for correspondence specially addressed only), will be closed at Christ church on May 6th, and will be due in London on June 26 th. Mails close at the Chief Post Offices for the following places (subject to the necessary alterations) as under : This Day. For Northern Ports, per Taiaroa. SYDNEY J. DICK, Chief Postmaster.
MEMORANDA.
AUCTION SALES. Friday, Anar. IG. Messrs. J. E. Buchanan and Co., at Mr. Spring’s Farm, North Ashburton— Wheat, Oats, Barley, Ac. Wednesday, April 21.
Messrs. J. E. Buchanan and Co., at the Chertsey Hotel—4oo acres first-class Land. Sale at 2 p.m.
The Ashburton Guardian, COUNTY AGRICULTURAL & SPORTING RECORDER THURSDAY, APRIL 15, 1880.
In our last issue we published a cable gram from Melbourne, via Reuter’s Agency, which announced the removal by the Victorian authorities of the import duty on oafs introduced into Victoria for the purpose of being converted into oat meal. The cablegram gives no hint of the duty on oats imported for other uses being removed, and from this we are in clined to the belief that the millers have taken a new departure, and mean to direct their enterprise to grinding for ex port. If it bo to encourage some such object as this that the duty has been re moved, so that advantage might be taken of the largo crop of oats which has been gathered in this colony, and at the same time continue protection to the Victorian farmers, then it is time that something were done in New Zealand in a similar direction. If oatmeal can be made in Victoria from New Zealand oats, and ex ported to the English or any other market, then surely it stands to reason that the oats could be ground on the soil on which they are grown ; and if the enterprise can be made payable by Victorian millers, is there anything to prevent it being made to pay in this colony ? There is not. We are fully assured there is sufficient milling power in Canterbury to make oat meal of all the oats the province has grown this season, and if the game is worth the candle for Victoria, who has to import the raw mdterial, it ought surely to be much more an object to New Zea land, who this year has such an overplus of oats on hand. A rumor has been in dustriously circulated during the last two or three days that the price of grain has suffered a severe fall, and that buyers re fuse to operate at a higher figure than 3s. 3d. for the best samples of wheat, and Is. 2d. for white Canadian oats, while only lid. is offered for long Tartars. If there is any truth in this rumor, and holders of grain will very soon be able to ascertain whether there is not, it ought to be an additional inducement for steps be ing taken to rescue the colony from the great loss it is bound to suffer on its oat crop this season. At Is. 2d. per bushel, oats must be a particularly heavy crop to pay, and only those who have been blessed with exceedingly heavy yields can hope to make at all out of oats, while the growers of “ long Tarters will be heavy losers. But the removal of the duty on oats for grinding in Victoria seems to us to be in dicative of a change in the Victorian policy which will be joyfully hailed by all politicians of true Liberal principles. Since the enforced re tirement of Mr. Berry a new regime may be expected, and it is perhaps not tco much to hope that the partial sur render of the oat duty is only the thin edge of the wedge, and that sooner or later the Victorian Parliament will be converted to the doctrine of Free Trade. At present the Protective tariff she in dulges in militates sadly against her in interest. The opening of Victoria to New Zealand oats would have a most beneficial effect upon oat-growing here, as transactions are on record that have re sulted in a profit to the New Zealand ex porter, even with the heavy duty of Is. per cental that is still charged on oats not for milling.
The Agricultural and Pastoral Associa tion’s meeting on Tuesday was a most satisfactory one, not only because of the large number of farmers that attended, giving token of more interest taken in the Association’s work, but also be cause of the nature and extent of the business done. We were glad to note this increased attendance, as while a Society of the character of the Agricultural and Pastoral exists in such a district as Ashburton, and is well nourished by those for whose special benefit it is formed, a clear in dication is given that tire fanners under stand their own interests, and know in what direction they can best serve them. But when we find the Society’s meetings thin, and its members apathetic, we must come to the conclusion that either the charge of the Society is in bad hands or its rank and file arc so doltish as not to know what is good for them. We know, and the farmers know, that the care of the Agricultural and Pas toral Association of Ashburton could not well be in the bands of a better or more enthusiastic team of officers, and the manner in ■which the subjects that were brought up were intelligently discussed was sufficient proof that the membership of the Society is not wanting in clear head edness. We must congratulate the Asso ciation on having at last settled the vexed question of which side of the river is in future to have the honor of affording the show ground, and wo think with the majority (and that was a largo one) that the best side has been chosen. Though perhaps the Tinwald show ground was the most satiable for the large number of stock ex hibitors that undeniably are south of the river, still there are many advantages to be urged for the Ashburton side. The chief of these is unquestionably the in creased attendance of the public and the large addition of gate money that must inevitably accrue, for there can be no question that very many of the towns people, with their families, will visit a show held just outside the town belt, who do not care to face a journey across the river, and along the dusty road to Tinwald. The Society, too, having now fixed the site,have actedpromptly and in a business like manner in at once setting about the preparation of plans for show yards that may also bo utilised for sale yards, and the proximity of these to the town, being on the reserve near Saunders’ mill, cannot faff to make them remunerative. But not the least important part of the business done was the passing of a resolution to institute more frequent meetings with the object of disseminating among the members practical information on agricultural matters, and also to form a library of standard works on agricul'ure. The resolution was the joint production of Mr. W. J. Silcock and Mr. F. Guinness, and to them the members are, we should say, indebted for initiating the movement. We may safely prophesy from this movement, if it is energetically carried on, huge benefit to the farming interest in the county. While the Society simply existed, and limited its work to arrange ments for an annual ploughing match and a cattle show, it did no more for the farmers than what on a smaller scale our Gaines Committee or Racing Club do every year for the townspeople —that is, supplied a little enter tainment, and gave an opportunity for an outing. Certainly we do not for a moment mean to place the results of a cattle show for one moment on a level with a race meeting or an athletic competition—but so far as the work of preparation is con cerned the one is just as arduous as the other, and when the Association stopped at its shows, it was net fulfilling all the mission it came into existence to accom plish, Now, however, we may look for
some real benefit to How from the meet ings suggested in Mr. Silcock’s resolution, and we hope that no effort will :be spared <ni the part of the Committee to make these meetings eminently useful. Not many days ago we had enquiries from a gentleman in Christchurch, who takes an interest in this district, as to whether a Farmers’ Club existed hero, as he would be willing to read an interesting paper before such a club. We were forced re luctantly to tell him that no such club mot in Ashburton, but now it will be with much pleasure that we will communicate to him the fact that a Farmers’ Club has been instituted, who may perhaps accept his offer.
Drunk. —James Gibson was yesterday fined ss. for being drunk. It was his first offence. Railway Time Table. —The alterations in the railway time table, referred fo a few days ago, are published in our present issue.
Extract of Kerosene. —Messrs. Orr and Co. have been appointed agents in Ashburton for Niner’s extract of kero sene.
Political. —Sir W. Fox has announced himself as a candidate for the E-angitikei seat in the House of Representatives, vacated by Major Willis.
Dr. Irving’s Lecture. —There was a good attendance at Dr. Irving’s lecture on bee-keeping on Tuesday, Mr. Guinness occupying the chair. A notice of the lec ture appears in another column.
Niner’s .Oil. —This oil, which claims to be the essence of kerosine, and to reduce the chancoof lamp accidents to a minimum, has been introduced hero by the Messrs Orr.
Arrival. —The English ship Palala arrived yesterday at Lyttelton from the Downs, with 42 passengers, all well. She brings two thoroughbred brood mares for Mr. Stead.
Crushing. Mr. .Henry Beckett, Wakanui, announces his readiness to crush grain at 2|d. per bushel, and to do parcels of 200 bushels and upwards at fanners' own homesteads.
Electoral Rolls. —Copies of the elec toral rolls for the ridings of Mount Hutt, Upper Ashburton-, and South Rakaia, will be on view from the 20th inst to the 15th May, at the several Road Board offices, and also at the County Council Chambers. More Work. —Tenders are invited by the Upper Ashburton Road Board for re pairs to tho Rangitata Cuttings on Sir Cracroft Wilson’s station, and also for clearing stones off the road near Ealing station.
The Civil Service Commission. —The Civil Service Commissioners arrived on Tuesday from Timaru, and at once pro ceeded to the County Council offices, where they held a sitting. The gentlemen examined were Messrs Pilkington, station master, Johnston, chief clerk, Guinness, R.M., Harrell. Clerk of Court, and Ollivier, Provincial Auditor.
Post Office at Cambridge. —A re quisition is in course of signature in the Newlanda district for the establishment at Cambridge of a branch post office. At present residents in that district have to call at the Ashburton post office for their correspondence, and the institution of a branch at Newlands would be attended with very little expense to the department. Compensation. —At the Railway Com pensation Court in Christchurch yesterday the New Zealand and Australian Land Company claimed LB7O from the Rakaia and Ashburton Forks Railway Company for damage to their land. An arrange ment was made, however, by which the Railway Company make certain alterations within six months, or pay L 525 10s. to the Company. The San Francisco Mail. —The Ash burton portion of San Francisco mail arrived by special express at 8 o'clock last night. Owing to the detention of the Rotomahana by the southerly gale she was not able to reach Lyttelton till late in the afternoon, instead of early in the morning, as was expected, and as she would have done had the weather been propitious. Civil Cases. —At the E.M. Court on Tuesday the following civil cases were disposed of:-—-MacLeod v. Horngan ; claim, L 7 10s.; Mr. Purnell applied for judgment in this case for amount and costs, LI 12s. 2d., which was granted. The case of Cookson v. Stewart ; claim, LlO 10s., was adjourned. Bowick v. Moore ; claim, L 8 13s. Gd.; judgment for amount and costs, and immediate execu tion granted.
Attempted Suicide at Methvrn.—A man named Parsons, who has been work ing at Mount Somers for some little time, was brought to Rakaia by the train from Methven on Wednesday evening, suffering from delirium tremens, having been drinking two or three weeks. The poor fellow attempted to cut his throat yesterday, but fortunately without doing much injury to himself. He was locked up by the constable at Rakaia, and will be taken on to Ashburton.
Worthy of Imitation. —Our telegrams from Dunedin record an act of beneficence by Mr. Hallenstein, of the New Zealand Clothing Factory which is rather uncom mon. The sum of 'LISO having been raised for the purpose of giving him a sub stantial token of the esteem in which he was held, Mr. Hallenstein requested the amount might form the nucleus of a fund to ameliorate any distress which may at any time arise amongst those in his employ. The firm, of which Mr. Hallenstein is a member, added LSO to the amount. Accepting Tenders. —Great dissatisfac is expressed in Christchurch with the Drainage Board, who recently accepted a tender of over L 30,000, when there was one LI,GOO lower against which no valid objection has yet been urged. They have also given a contract of LB,OOO for dram pipes to an importer, when a local maker tendered only 11 per cent, higher, and this was in the face of an expressed inten tion on the part of the Board to allow about that margin to local manufacturers. A requisition is being signed for a public meeting to call upon the Board to explain its action.
Cricket. —The last match of the Christ church cricket season was played yester day, and was marked, as indeed the whole season has been, by a fine display of batting. The match was arranged be tween a number of English gentlemen on a visit (aided by some lawyers) and a Christchurch eleven. The former went in first, and made 220, of which Mr. E. W. Wallington, late of the Oxford Eleven, made no less than 141. The only other scores were Mr. W. P. Reeves, 40, and T. B. Harbottle, 17. The local team had only time to get 33 runs for the loss of a wicket. A similar score of 141 was made by Mr. A. M. Ollivier early in the season, which, with Ashby’s 112, makes the third century on the same ground this season. Ashburton Building Society.—A meeting of the Ashburton Permanent Building and Investment Society was held yesterday, Dr. Trevor in the chair. The attendance was very small. The re port and balance-sheet, wffiich were con sidered very satisfactory, were adopted, on the motion of Dr. Trevor, seconded by Mr. Gundry. Messrs. W. St. G. Douglas and John Carter were elected directors in the place of Messrs. Jameson and Doherty. The chairman, in reviewing the business of the Society, since its formation, re ferred to it as being very satisfactory. He also wished to acknowledge the very liberal manner in which the Bank of New Zealand had acted towards the Society all through the depressed times, which_ en abled them to carry on the business in a most profitable manner. The average profits have been 15 per cent, per annum on investors shares.
The Masonic Hall Dedication.— Extensive preparations are being made for the masonic demonstration on Friday, and for the ball which is to follow in the even ing. Visitors from many lodges are ex pected to be present to assist the Grand Master in the dedication, the ceremonies at which will be of the most imposing character. So that full advantage may be taken of the floor room at the ball, a large canvas addendum is in course of construction in front of the building, for refreshment purposes, and the Committee have been unsparing in their efforts at de coration, so that altogether a very success ful meeting will in all probability be held. A Disappointed One. —At the parish meeting on Monday some one suggested the name of a Tinwald resident as a suit able one for the list of candidates for parochial honors. It was immediately ex plained that the same name has been placed upon the list last year, but the owner had not been elected. Since the affront thus given the huffed one had failed to attend more than one or two of the services, and was very greatly offended. Our friend, “ Chispa,” says ho lias ordered a gingerbread horse from Mr. Thomas Taylor, for presentation to the vexed Tinwaldite.
Obstinate Witnesses.— There is a class of witnesses who appear in the R. M. Court from time to time, who are a source of a-nnoj-ance both to Bench and bar. A representative of this class—the plaintiff in a civil action—appeared in Court on Tuesday morning, and tried the patience of Mr. Guinness and Mr. Purnell to the utmost, the latter gentleman- being the solicitor for the defendant in the action. In fact, Mr. O’Reilly, who appeared for the witness, was evidently not very proud of his client. The plaintiff was certainly obtuse, and exhibited signs of being very deaf. To the query of what was his em ployment, the witness vacantly stared at the solicitor, and when the question was simplified to “ what trade are you ?” the man confessed to being in ignorance as to what was meant. Subsequently it was dragged out of him that he was a labnrei’. While in the witness box the lungs of both his Worship and counsel were strained beyond measure to make the man hear, but when the latter got into the body of the Court and the defendant made some statement which the plaintiff evidently did not aequisce in, he blurted out “no you didn’t,” it being evident to those present that there was a method in his deafness. Ashburton School Committee.—A meeting of the Ashburton School Com mittee was held 011 Tuesday evening. Present; Dr. Stewart (Chairman), Messrs. G. Andrews, Bean, Jacobsen, and St. Hill. Correspondence was read from the Board of Education re the number of times the school had been lot for other than educational purposes ; also, two applications for the office of pupil teacher from B. Stewart and A. T. Ennis. It was moved by Mr. St. Hill, and seconded by Mr. Andrews, that A. T. Ennis be re commended to the Board of Education as a pupil teacher, the headmaster having reported favorably as to his abilities ; Carried. The Secretary was instructed to write to the Board of Education re black boards ; and six loads of shingle were decided to be placed about the pump with as little delay as possible. The Chairman having stated what had been done at the Conference of Chairmen of Committees held in Christchurch on the Gth instant, and the part he had taken in it, it was re solved, on tho motion of Mr. Jacobsen, seconded by Mr. St. Hill, that a vote of thanks be accorded to Dr. Stewart for the part he took in the deliberations of the Conference. Messrs. Boyle and Andrews were appointed the visiting committee for tho mouth ; and accounts amounting to L 5 145., having been passed for payment, the meeting adjourned.
AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION.
The .annual meeting of the Ashburton A and P. Association was hold on Tuesday afternoon at 3 o’clock in the sample rooms of the Somerset Hotel, when some 40 or 50 members attended. In the absence of John Grigg, Esq., President of the Society, W. C. Walker, Esq., occupied the chair. Mr. Grigg sent a letter of apology in which he expressed his regret at being unable to attend, having been called to attend a meeting of the general synod of the Church.
The Chairman, in opening the business, said the Society had great reason to con gratulate itself upon the work of the past year, A very successful show had been held at Tinwald, notwithstanding the difficulties of the times, when it was at one time a serious question whether it was ad visable to hold a show at ail. Referring to the prospects of the agricultural and pastoral interests, the Chairman said that from the abundant harvest just reaped, and the recent advance in the price of wool, they could now bo of good courage and hope for greater prosperity. He then mentioned the arrangements that had made with the Tinwald Domain Board, whereby the society’s laud, which had been hitherto been in two blocks, was now, by a judicious exchange,put into one undivided block. He would ask the Secretary to read the Mr. George Jameson, lion. Secretary, then read the annual report. Your Committee, in presenting this the second annual report, have much pleasure in congratulating the Association on what has been achieved during the period under review. On the 30th September last, a most successful Parade of entire horses was held, when a marked improvement was noticeable in the quality as well as the number of horses paraded. The annual exhibition of stock, produce, implements, and manufactures, was held at Tinwald on Tuesday, November 18. 400 entries were re ceived as against 230 at the 1878 show. The large attendance of visitors testified to the increasing interest that is taken by all classes in those annual exhibitions. During the year the Association has been incor porated under the provisions of the “Agri cultural and Pastoral Societies’ Act,” and now possesses ail the powers and privileges conferred by that Act. The reserves of twenty-five acres at Tinwald, having been cut in half [or two] by the Mount Somers Railway, an exchange has been effected with the Tinwald Domain Board, by which the Association has now its land all in one block, and lying between the Main South Line and the Mount Somers Railway, an arrangement which we think will be mutually advantageous. In addition to this, another reserve con taining twenty acres, has been granted to the Association on the north side of the Ashburton, being part of the old Police Reserve near Saunders’s mill. This site will be found a most suitable and valuable one for the purpose of the Association, and for utilizing which a proposal will be submitted at this meeting for your con sideration. In common with the rest of the colony, '’this district has during the year shared in the revival of prosperity, which a bountiful and prolific harvest, to gether with the improved value of wool and wheat in the English market, has sub stituted for the depression we had pre viously been* suffering from. The success ful experimental trip of the Strathlaven, in conveying preserved meat to England by the Bell-Coleman process, cannot fail to have a most beneficial effect on all agricultural and pastoral properties in this . colony. A deputarion of gentlemen re presenting a body of Lincolnshire fanners visited the district a few months ago, at a time when a plentiful harvest could not fail to convince them that ourplains, under judicious treatment and in our favoured climate, are capable of far better results than a casual inspection would lead a stranger to suppose. We hope, their re
port will he a favourable one, and be the, means of inducing some most desirable colonists to emigrate and settle amongst us. A reaper and binder contest was held on the 28th January, when a number of both string and wire binding machines competed. The work done by both classes Was very satisfactory. A Horti cultural Society has been established during the year, and a most successful show was held in the Town Hall. You will be asked to take steps to co-operate with the Society, which we trust will be of mutual benefit. A proposition will be laid before you having reference to the holding of periodical meetings, at which papers relating' to Agricultural and Pastoral pursuits may bo read and dis cussed. A further matter of interest to all persona connected with agriculture will be introduced this evening by Dr. Irving, who has kindly promised to lecture in the Town Hall, under the auspices of the Association, on bees and their manage ment. The balance sheet which appears on the other side, shows the receipts to have been L 382 7s. Id., and the disburse ments to be L3Bl 10s. 9d. L2ll Is. has been paid in prizes, which is highly satis factry considering the short time the Association has been in existence. Your committee have much pleasure in testifying to the energy and as siduity displayed by the Secretary, Mr. George Jameson, to whose unremitting exertions the success of the show and the satisfactory state of the Association is in a great measure owing. In conclusion wo trust that .every member will see the neces sity for increased interest being taken in all that pertains to the welfare of the Association, and that they ivill do all in their power to add to the success of the shows that may be held during the coming year, both by getting their friends to be come subscribers to the Association, and by using their best endeavors to add to the number of entries.
The balance sheet, which was printed along with the above report, and circulated among the members, showed a slight balance on the right side, and it was held as read.
On the motion of Mr. Garter, both were adopted.
NEXT YEAR’S SHOW.
Mr. David Wilson, Wakauui, in a few words, moved that the next annual show be hold in Ashburton. Ho had given notice of this motion, and did not require to dilate on the subject, as all know that the town was quite the beat place to hold the annual shows of the Society. Mr. Cox seconded Mr. Wilson’s motion. The shows haiHhitherto been held on the Timvald side (Whe river, but that fact by no means settled the site of the shows, and the decision for the time being had been aided by Mr. Clark placing his sheds and yards at the Society’s disposal. But now there was ground belonging to the Society on both sides of the river. Ho would suggest the erection of permanent yards on the new reserve at Saunders’ Mill, which yards could he used both as sale yards and show yards. He was sure that if such yards were erected the fees derived from them would put the Society in a position in a couple of years to erect similar yards at the Timvald ground. On the question of funds, there was a great proportion of members who had not paid up their subscriptions, but from the large number present at that meeting, and the good harvest that had been reaped, he did not think there would be any difficulty in doubling the present number of members. If all the subscriptions were paid up there would be about L2OO available to build yards, the fees cf which would leave a very respectable balance on the right side. He favored the erection of yards on botli sides of the river, so that after the next two years the shows of the two following years could be held at Tinwald. As an instance of how the yards of the Society may be expected to turn out, he pointed to the yards at Addington which had long ago paid for themselves. Mr. Andrew Dawson said the Society could not afford to go to the expense of two sets of yards. He would move that the Society’s shows bo held on the south side.
Mr. Carter seconded, and to show that the bulk of cattle, sheep, and horse en tries at last show had come from the south side he quoted from the last catalogue, wh ch showed—from, the south, 10, 61, and 13 respectively ; and from the north, ■5, 13, and 11 respectively. Those figures showed from which side of the river the entries came, and it was unfair to ask the exhibitors on the south side to take their cattle across the dangerous Ashburton bridge for exhibition on the north side. He could not see that the Society was in a position to erect two sets of yards. Mr. Lewis, speaking in favor of the south side, said there was every railway convenience, and a ticket from the town to the show yard cost orly 4d. On show day a special train could easily be arranged for with the Government. Then, on the south side thcie was plenty of water and a luxurious growth of grass. It was non sense to raise the objection that people would not cross the bridge, as every Sun day it was crowded with foot passengers. Regarding the Addington Yards, they were the most shabby affair he could imagine. It was imperative that good accommodation should be given for the valuable stock that came to the shows, and that accommodation should also be of a kind that woo'd not interfere with in spection. Saleyards were not suitable for show purposes, as they were built for the accommodation of large mobs, while show yard required to be arranged for individual entries.
Mr. F. B. Passmore had not intended to speak, but he must take exception to what had been said regarding railwry con venience. At Tinwald he found the trains on show days went off at times when they were not wanted, and their times of starting were insufficiently pub lished, so that the trains were not made use of as they might. The cost of sheds would be as great at Tinwald as at Ash burton, and if they wore to bo erected the only question was, which site I Re garding the question of water on the Ash burton side, he said the mill race supplied plenty, so there was no difficulty on that score. Then, a show depended for its success on the gate money, and there were a great many instances brought under his notice at the last show of ladies having been grossly insulted on the bridge during a block. If the bridge was productive of hindrances of that kind, people would not cross it to go to Tinwald Show, and the gate money would suffer. Then it was a fact that bj 7 far the greater majority of implement exhibits came from the north. Mr. Hugo Friodlandcr thought there could be no doubt of the success of the show if hold on the Ashburton side. Not withstanding the figures quoted by Carter, it was a fact that, when the entries of all kinds were added up, the north had a majority of 53. Tiie farmers on the south side had taken advantage of the show being held on their side of the river, and had rolled up ; but wore the site changed the northern men would roll up in far greater numbers. So far as railway accommodation was concerned, both sides of the river were equal, and as any con cessions on the part of the railway autho rities in the matter of a platform had yet to be made, it would be as easy to get it for the north as the south side. Mr. Allen was sure fees on the Ashbur ton side would soon pay the cost of erec tion of yards if they were used for sale yards. On a vote, 17 voted for the amendment of Mr. Dawson, and 32 for Mr. Wilson’s motion.
The next show will therefore bo held at Ashburton. THE SRARROW REST. Mr W. J. Silcock moved the resolution of which he had given notice, viz.
“ That in order to prevent the further spread of the fanner and cottager’s com mon enemy, the sparrows, the Committee be requested to take the initiatory steps to form clubs for their destruction.” In a few words Mr. Silcock advocated the adoption of the resolution. Mr. Andrew Dawson seconded.
Mr. Joseph Clark hoped that before the “ destroying angel” was sent among the sparrows, due thought should be given to what they were doing. He allowed that sparrows ate the grain, but the laborer was worthy of his hire, and since the in troduction of sparrows there had not been a single instance of caterpillars destroying the barjey. Mr. Cox deprecated any action in the matter, as there was danger of many other small birds being poisoned with the sparrows. Tiie Chairman thought it would be lost labor to attempt the eradication of the sparrows, as from the firm footing they had got they could defy the strongest efforts to destroy them wholly. The motion was lost by 14 votes lo 10. ‘ 1 LODGES OF INSTRUCTION. ”
Mr, Silcock then moved the other reso lution of which he had given notice, viz. : —“To bring rule 15 more effectively into operation, by asking the Committee to arrange that meetings should be held at short intervals, at which subjects of in terest to the farmer could be discussed. Mr. Passmore seconded the motion. He lived at too great a distance from town to be able to take advantage of the meetings proposed, bub he could see in them a great benefit to those who could be present. He thought it would be within the spirit of the rule for him to point out the excellence of an American publication called the !“ American Agri culturalist” which was full of information of every kind to the farmer, and profusely illustrated. The subscription was only 7s. a year, and it could be obtained either direct from the Orange Judd Company, or perhaps Messrs. Weeks and Dixon would procure it for anyone who wanted it. He knew that firm did have it.
Mr. Lewis favored the project indicated by the rosoluton. There were many subjects on which the practical experience of individual farmers given at such meet ings would be valuable to the whole. Mr. Guinness thought a library ought to be formed of standard works on agricul tural subjects, that would be accessible to every member of the Society. Mr. Silcock accepted Mr. Guinness’ suggestion, and it was incorporated in the resolution.
Mr. Joseph Clark drew the meeting’s attention to the difficulty of getting farmers t--gather. If the meetings sug gested wore 'to be held he would advise that they be held in the afternoon, and not in the evening. Farmers uicl not care to come out :ib night. They lived far apart from each other, and at a distance from a suitable centre, so that to avoid driving home in the dark it would be ad visable to hold these meetings in the afternoon. They would forgive him for referring to that old place, Ivaiapoij hut his experience there of mootings of the kind proposed was that they were very beneficial, not only by the excellent papers that had been .readj but by the valuable hints thrown out in conversation. Far mers, as a rule were not speech-makers, but a half hour of a convetsational charac ter would often elicit a great amount of useful knowledge. At present farmers ’were not the power in the country they ought to be considering that they were the country’s backbone. But if they united together in some such direction as these meetings pointed they would very soon become a power in the land. It was with pleasure indeed that lie saw in an Austra lian paper the heads of the farmers’ dele gates and ha wished to see the day when New Zealand farmers would he able to point to a long line of able representative men.
The Chairman also advocated the move ment, adding that Dr. Irving’s lecture that night on “Bee-keeping” was a step in the right direction. "The resolution being put was carried unanimously. ELECTION OF OFFICERS. Mr. Guinness suggested that, before proceeding with the election of office bearers, it would bo well to ascertain whether the Act under which the _ Society was incorporated did or did hot limit the number of Committeemen. The Act could not be readily found, and it was decided to proceed with the election, which resulted as under :—Pre sident—Mr. W. C. Walker ; vice-presi dent—Mr. John Carter ; treasurer —Mr. W. H. Zouoh ; hon. secretary —Mr. G. Jameson. Committee —Messrs, Coster. Passmore, Cox, Gundry, Hugo Freid lauder, R Friedlander, Hunt, Mayo, Guinness, Stitt, Bell, Wilson, Cameron, Lewis, James Scott, Oliver, Clark, H. T. Smith, Sargent, Isaac Taylor, Thomas Taylor, Corsbie, Grigg, E. G. and E. F. Wright, Silcock, Brown (Wakanui), M‘Lean, Bullock, Dowding, Saunders, Jacobsen, M'Coll —with power to add to their number. THE NEW YARDS, Mr. Cox moved the appointment of a sub-committee to procure plans for yards, fencing, &c., on the reserve near Saunders’ mill. In moving the resolu tion, he advocated the erection of yards to supply the want of saleyards that now existed, and he was sure they would be extensively patronised. The fees deriv able from their use would enable another set to be erected in Tinwald afterwards. The yards at Addington had been very successful, and if something of the kind were not done here some private company may step in and erect yards. He did not wish to see two sets of yards erected unless they were likely to prove a paying speculation, but he was sure yards on this side would pay, and Tinwald was increas ing so rapidly that yards would pay there in" the end. The committee named were Messrs. Carter, Clark, Stett, Jameson, and Cox.
Mr. Clark thought that to erect yards on the Society’s ground, with, public money, was going out of their province, and trenching on that of private enter prise. The erection of these yards was clearly a work for private enterprise, and a company ought to be formed to do it. Mr. Hugo Friedlandor thought the Society was quite within its province in letting any yards it may build for the sale of stock.
Mr. W. Nome supported Mr, Clark’s suggestion. Mr. Lewis again reminded the meeting that yards erected for sale purposes were never suitable for purposes of exhibition. The Chairman thought the resolution was quite within the Society’s province, and instanced the cases of Addington and Timaru, where the Society’s yards were let for the sale of stock.
On being put to the vote the resolution was carried.
The Chairman then urged the members to be diligent in recruiting for the ranks of membership; the subscription was only a guinea, and he thought most of the farmers could afford that sum.
The usual votes of thanks were given, and the meeting adjourned.
DR. IRVING'S LECTURE ON BEE KEEPING.
On Tuesday evening, to a large and in terested audience, Dr. Irving gave his highly entertaining lecture on “Bee keeping,” in the Town Hall. It would be impossible to reproduce the doctor’s lecture in extcnso, seeing that his remarks
without the accompanying hives and other appliances he had with him in plenty on the stage would be useless, arid we con tent ourselves, therefore, with only a few notes. After dealing to some extent with the natural history of the bee, the docter said it was possible to make the bees build perfectly straight combs, that could be taken out of the hive, emptied of honey, and replaced. Tixis could be done by using the bar-framed hive, which ho then had with him On • the stage. This hive was perfectly suited to the habits of tbo bee, and did not interfere with their working operations or their breeding. It did away with the cruel method of spoli ation adopted under the old system of hives and boxes—namely, killing the bees, which was just the same as killing the sheep for its fleece. To kill the bees was simply to rob one’s self of a prolific source of income, for the honey could he ex tracted from a bar-framed hive, and the combs replaced to be refilled with honey, which could be got at any moment. Bee keeping under this new method could be carried on by the most delicate lady—it was so simple ; and, being a pleasant amusement, it was a very profitable voca tion. He knew a case in which a lady was able to buy a grand piano from the proceeds of her combs. The introduction of bees had had the effect of enabling colonists to produce white clover seed on their own land, the flowers having been fructified by the bees, but previously it was necessary to import the seed from England. The lecturer then referred to the superiority of the Ligurian bee, as it is found in Italy, over the same bee in America, and advocated the use of Italian Ligurian queens in preference to the American ones. The tongue of the Ligurian bee was far longer than that of the common black bee, enabling the former more easily to reach the bottom of different flowers, and it was advisable to cross swarms with Ligurian queens, and so lengthen the tongues of the work ing bees. After describing very minutely the working of bees in a hive—the gener ation in the cells of working bees, drones, and queens, the storing of honey,, the making of comb, the habits of the queen bee, and how she was attended and seen to by the others, even a detachment of bees told off to keep her cool by means of fanning when the temperature became too hot for her comfort, ho went on to explain which of the bees in the hive had stings and which had not. The drone was the only male person in the hive, and he had no sting. The queen was not stingless, but she never used her weapon till she mot a rival queen, and then the fight was terrible. In the course of the evening the lecturer circulated amongst the audience pieces of comb in various stages of perfection from the thin comb founda tion to the complete ceils ready for the reception of honey and eggs, .and said that the introduction of the bar framed hive had laid open to tbo apiarian’s inspec tion every item worth knowing regarding bees. The bar-framed hives, of which there were two on the stage, admitted of a piece of comb foundation being fixed on one of the moveable frames, and on this the bees would build combs as straight and regular as a marble slab, that could be lifted out of the hive and replaced at will. These hives allowed of cutting out the queen cells if swarming were desired to be prevented, and of introducing a new queen if by chance a hive 'should become quoenless. They also, by the addition of an ingenious contrivance, which he ex hibited, admitted of feeding the bee-, when their own honey had been abstracted. The mode of abstracting the honey from the comb by means of a “slinger” was described, and the comb was emptied without sustaining any in jury. At the conclusion of the lec ture, Dr. Irving showed by means of a scioptioon several interesting illustrations, such as the bees attendant on the queen, the cells of the drone, worker, and queen bee, and the anatomy of the bee itself. He also exhibited a useful suit of bee armor. The lecture was full of interest ing information, more especially as re garded instructions for keejjing the new hives properly, and the rules he laid down are given below. Mr. Guinness, R.M., was chairman, and introduced the lecturer,
and at the close votes of thanks weie given to him and Dr. Irving. RULES FOR BEE-KRGPING. 1. That it should give the apiarian such perpect control of all the combs that they may be easily taken out without cutting anything or enraging the bees. 2. It should permit all necessary opera tions to be performed without hurting or killing a single bee. 3. It should afford suitable protection against extremes of heat and cold and sud den changes of temperature, and the in jurious effects of dampness. 4. It should permit every desirable operation to be performed without exciting the anger of the bees. 5. Not one unnecessary motion should be required of a single bee ; that is, there should be the straightest possible road to every part of every comb. G. It should afford the greatest facilities for inspecting at all times the condition of the bees. 7. It should be capable of being readily adjusted to tho wants of either large or small colonies. 8. It should allow the conib to be re moved without jarring the bees or the combs either. 9. It should allow every good piece of comb to be given back to the bees instead of melting it into wax. 10. It should offer every inducement to the bees to build regular combs. 11. It should be capable of being fur nished with empty comb or comb founda tion, so as to induce the bees to occupy the hive, or a super or extra hive so-called, or the outer combs more readily. 12. It should prevent the over-produc tion of drones, by permitting the removal of drone comb from the hive, or its trans position to the outside range of combs. 13. It should enable the apiarian to trap and destroy the drones if he thinks desir able, before they consume the honey in the hive. 14. It should enable him to remove such combs as are too old to be used for breed ing purposes.
15. It should afford all possible security against the wax or bee moth ; but should the eggs, when hatched into worms, get the upper hand, the combs being easily movable can be taken out and destroyed. 16. The greatest possible accuracy in fitting of all the parts of the hive, especi ally those exposed to the outer air, so that there be no crevices into which the wax moth can thrust her egg or earwig gain a shelter.
17. The bottom board shonld slant to wards the entrance to facilitate the carry ing out of dead bees and other useless sub stances. It also gives a slight advantage to the besieged in case they are attacked by robbers it carries off moisture towards the entrance, and prevents rain beating in. 18. The bottom board should admit of being easily cleared, in cold whether, when bees are apt to die in larger num bers, so as not to get mouldy in the hive, ■ • 19. Ho part of the interior of the hive should be below the level of the entrance, or place of exit. 20. It should afford facilities for feeding the bees whenever desired.
21. It should afford the easy hiving of a swarm, without injuring the bees or risking the destruction of the queen. .
22. It should permit the safe transporta tion of bees to any distance, but that would depend in part on the age of the combs.
23. It should afford ventilation and as abundant supply of air without any draft, when from robbing or other reason it is desirable to shut the entrance.
24. It should enable the entrance to bo enlarged or contracted, or closed when desired by the bee master, and when altered the bees should not have to search for it. 25. It should afford facilities for mitting a large supply not only of air buT* sunlight, so as to induce the bees to fly out to empty the lower bowel, thereby preventing dysentery and disease, and the ultimate loss of the colony. 26. It should enable the apiarian to re move any excess of bee-bread from old stocks. 27. It should afford Uie greatest facili ties for the removal of all the contents of the hive to another hive.
28. It should permit the safe and easy dislodgement of the bees from the combs— an easy thing from straight combs. 29. It should afford easy access to a super or side box, if such are used. 30. It should permit the honey to be taken away in the most convenient and most saleable form, without risk of an noying the bees or being annoyed by them.
31. It should permit of the relative size of the body of the hive and the snper or supers being altered, according as increase of work or honey is desired.
32. It should be so constructed that the relative distance of the combs is always maintained, viz., 1A inches less l-32ud. 33. It should bo weather proof, but capable if admitting the sun in fine days in spring.
31. The interior should be constructed, if desirable, so as to prevent' the exit of the queen, and so should the passage, or pasaages to the super. 35 Swarming can be forced or pre vented, either by dividing the hive, taking away the queen, or cutting out the queen’s cells. 36. It should enable the apiarian to multiply his colonies, with a certainty and rapidity, which are impossible if he depends on natural swarming. 37. It should enable the apiarian to supply destitute colonies with the means of obtaining a new queen as soon as pos sible, and so save ranch valuable time. 33. It should enable him to catch the queen, and replace her if required or de sired.
39. It should be made of well seasoned wood, which when well painted will not shrink or swell, as I find to my cost most New Zealand wood does.
40. It should be complete in itself, not requiring sheds and other expensive and mistaken appliances.
51. It should not be liable to he blown down by winds. 42. The alighting board should- be so protected, that neither show nor rain can reach it, and it should be shaded from winds.
43. Of course it should 'be impossible for mice to enter.
44. The hive should be neat, cheap, simple, compact; no wasted space; capable of adornment, if desired,, but equally effi cient, whether plain or ornamental; it should be capable of being locked up. .
The interior should be left rough from the saw, as affording a better foothold for the bees.
A LEER IN WAIT.
(Fro?n The Ashburton Herald.}
A few days ago, in an article in these columns, we referred to a class who are exceedingly dangerous being of any community where and at the same time we advocated severe measures for the removal of such pests from respectable society. The remarks made in that article had special reference to cases which had occurred in other parts of the colony, and which had come to light in the courts of justice—cases in which the purity and chastity of young unprotected girls were not safe whilst liable to the insults of the social vermin referred to. We had no idea, however, that the representatives of such a class were to be found within the radius of this township ; and it is with deep regret that we are compelled to admit that, in this respect, the. young people of Ashburton are in no way safer than those of other townships of the colony. A case has come under our notice which we are reluctantly forced to publish, in the interests of the general well-being of our fellow-citizens. The facts are simply these A girl, about twelve years old, the daughter of a respected townsman, attends one of our local schools daily, the distance from her home to the school being rather lengthy. Up to very recently, nothing has trans pired to lead the parents of the girl to imagine but that their daughter would be perfectly safe in her journey to and from school. However, some little time back this girl was frequently overtaken- by a man, who claims for himself, and is gene rally understood to be, a most respect able citizen. This individual :on several occasions made small presents to the child, and the parents not being able to understand such conduct from one with whom they were not intimately acquainted, and under such peculiar circumstances, strictly enjoined on their daughter to refuse any presents whatever from anyone without their know ledge. A day or two back, however, the conduct of the man in question was such that the parents are now in a state of con cern how to act. There are no grounds for a criminal action, seeing no offence in the eye of the law has been committed, and yet they feel the child is not safe in going to school alone. In his remarks at the Supreme Court at Christchurch, his Honor Jedge Johnston drew attention to the way in which parents allowed their children to go about the streets without some attendance from persons able to take care of them. It seems to us a little strange that a gentleman of such standing as Judge Johnston should look at the matter in this light. We contend that every citizen should be, as far as possible, the guardian of his neighbor's rights ■ and property ; and where children are oh their way to school, or in the streets from any other cause, their safety and protection should be guaranteed by the faith which man puts iu his fellow man with respect to his manliness and honor. It will be a strange period in the history of the colony when parents will have to provide a page to escort their .children in the streets, and we hope the day will never arrive when such a state of things will come to pass. We have referred to this matter, as stated above, solely in the interests of our fellow-citizens ; and as the individual referred to will see that he is a marked man and that there are those who are perfectly cognisant of his actions, we trust to hear that his disagreeable and un- Eleasant attentions to the young girl have ecu discontinued.
“A Spelling Bee.” —The ingenuity exhibited in the different modes of spell* ing quite a common name is curiously illustrated in the folowing incident. A lumber dealer in Minnesota, whose given name was Isaac, had quite an extensive correspondence. His book-keeper made a memorandum of every time was mispelled in letters directed tJHMj and the ]ist reads as follows
lisac, Icaack, Igcac, Ysac, Isaag, Isiace, Icac, Isaeh, Xsjc, Isiaa,c ? - Isaacc; Icaas, Icks, laaaic, Ajsee, Isaac, laasac, Isaach, Iceic, Isaas, Isioa, Taaq, Xassac, Izk, I Sic, Issach, Isac, Isick, Issaco, Isaace, Iseke, issick, Isaac, lisace, Isak, Isaack, Icaao, I Sick, Isich, Jsaac, Isaac, Isace, Isoac, Isice, Isaic.| *
THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, THURSDAY, APRIL 15, 1880.
MESSRS. H. MATSON AND CO., AUCTIONEERS, &c., Hold fortnightly stock SALES at Ashburton and Tinwald. Next sale at the TIN WALD YARDS, on TUESDAY, April 27, 1880. C. PERCY COX, 27g* Agent, Ashburton. NOTICE TO FARMERS. HE undersigned will be prepared to treat with farmers and others in Ashbur ton, every Wednesday and Saturday, for the PURCHASE of GRAIN, or SHIP MENT on ACCOUNT of GROWERS. JOSEPH CLARK. February 28, 1880. 550g* nn.HE NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY’S GARMENTS FOR MEN’S AND BOYS’ WEAR. Fit Better Look Better Wear Better Are Better Cut Are Better Made Are Better Shrunk, And therefore give more satisfaction than any other goods offered to the public. Testified to by their Thousands of Cus tomers who purchase constantly at the NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FAC TORY’S BRANCHES, Now Established in Dunedin Invercargill Oamaeu Timaru Ashburton Lyttelton Christchurch a singl: Wellington Nelson Wanganui New Plymouth Napier Thames Auckland GARMENT AT WHOLESALE PRICE. N.B.— Our New Winter Manufactures are now ready. “TRY THE N.Z. OVERCOAT.” SHIRTS, HATS, and HOSIERY, of every description at WHOLESALE Prices. ASHBURTON BRANCH— East Street. Wm. SPARROW, Manager.
Compensation. —A Jersey man was once thrown one hundred and fifty feet by an express train, when he picked himself up, he looked around for his hat, and re marked, “ Well, if I don’t find, that hat, I’ll make the company pay for it. ” “ What is Nobler than a man wresting his bread from the stubborn soil by the sweat of his brow ?” asks a philosopher. Wo don’t recall anything nobler at this moment, but we know what is a great deal more popular—hiring some other fellow to do it, while you sit on the fence and superintend him. |
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A POOR RATE.
To the Editor.
Sir, — In your issue of April 3rd you open up a very important question-—viz., the desirability of levying a poor rate, and 1 am very glad to see the stand you have ' taken against the| movements. I only you had gone a little further, and *said that such a thing will not be tole rated by the thrifty producers of this co lony. Whatever may be the means of dealing with this excrescence on civilisa tion, it must not be cultivated, or it will grow to be quite unbearable. I have an idea that our social system is capable of amendment. At present we are fighting against Nature —or, in other words, the Almighty,—and how can we hope to suc ceed. The law of Natural Selection, with unerring hand, picks out all useless . specimens, leaving the best and fittest to grow and flourish. This grand natural law, I say, we are doing our level best to counteract. Let us cease to be so foolish. Do not let us cultivate the worst ’speci mens of humanity in defiance of God’s lawn. The experience of older countries is before us , if we are wise we will profit by their experience. There will, I , suppose, always be a certain percentage of humanity born without energy, in dustry, or thrift; but Nature, if left to herself, will soon weed out these bad specimens. In this young colony there is no real excuse for pauperism, or want of employment, and I hope the thrifty and industrious portion of the community will not suffer this barnacle to adhere, or they will find it hard to scrape off. —I am, &c., J.L.
TELEGRAPHIC.
BRITISH AND FOREIGN.
(Reuter’s.} London, April 11. The Liberal gains now amount to 108. The “ Observer” of to-day states that the Marquis of Salisbury, Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, is about to be raised to a Dukedom. The “Times” publises a paragraph in which it states that it is probable that Earl Derby will be appointed Secretary of State for the Colonies. London, April 12. In view of the approaching resignation of the Ministry, Lord Lytton, Viceroy of India, has been raised to an Earldom. The training ship Atalanta, with 300 cadets on board, is reported missing. She left Bermuda at the end of January, and was returning from a cruise. Great anxiety prevails regarding her safety. The Channel Squadron has been ordered to search for the missing vessel. Pams, April 12. It is announced that a vessel conveying French exhibits to the Melbourne Exhi bition will leave in May. AUSTRALIAN. (Reuter’s Telegrams.) Adelaide, April 13. The imports for the past quarter amounted to L 9,520,000. The exports for the same period amounted to L 9,527,000. Adelade, April 14. "Wheat in Adelaide is at 4s. 5d ; wheat at the out ports is at 4s. 3d. Melbourne, April 13. Ar wed—Ringarooma, from New Zea- the Governor laid the fonmStion stone of the Melbourne Cathedral to-day. There was a large attendance, and the proceedings were carried out with considerable ceremony. The Te Anau sailed for New Zealand to-day. Melbourne, April 14. New Zealand oats are slow of sale at 2s 3d. Sugar at auction has realised LI per ton higher. It is stated that Messrs Money Wigram and Co.’s steamship the Norfolk will, on her next trip from England, go direct to Lyttelton and Wellington. Albany, April 13. The P. and O. Company’s steamship Hydaspes arrived in King George’s Sound to-day from Ceylon, with the inward Sues mail. Passenger for Dunedin : Mr. Scott. The Hydaspes brings the news that the P. and O. steamer Travancore had run ashore at Otranto, on the Italian coast, a few miles south of Brindisi. She was exyected to become a total loss. Brisbane, April 12.
Mr. Lang, prospector, reports having discovered splendid looking auriferous country on the Sefton river, in Carpen taria. Mr. Jack, Government Geologist, has prospected Cape York unsuccessfully He was speared through the neck by natives while they were attacking the camp, but has now quite recovered from the effects of the wound.
INTERPROYIN Cl AX.
Gkahamstown, April 14
Mr. Oliver comes to the Thames, via Waikato. Mr. Sheehan accompanies him.
The Government have forwarded L3OOO to the county for the construction of a road through Tukukino’s land to the Upper Thames. An active canvas is to take place for put ting qualified persons on the roll. It is anticipated that over five thousand electors will he registered. Auckland, April 13.
Judge Richmond sentenced the Fijian convicted of rape on a little girl to 10 years, witn two whippings ; Tidmarsh, for attempting rape on a married woman at Parnell, to six years and two whippings ; and the youth Brien, who attempted a rape at Onehunga, to three months and two whippings. Auckland, April 14 At the Supreme Court sessions the na tives charged with forcibly entering the premises of Wilkin’s Hotel, Ohinemutu, were fined LlO each. Tinne, the local member of the Local Industries Commission, the Mayor, and the Working Men’s Political Association, are exerting themselves to obtain infor mation on the subject for the Commission. Russell, April 13. Arrived —Rotorua, from Sydney. Wellington, April 13.
The Rotomahana, with the San Fran cisco mail, sailed for the South at one this afternoon. At the meeting of the Fire Brigade last night, it was resolved to extend the time of looking up their sheds until Monday next, by which time a Conference between the Insurance Companies, City Council, and the Fire Brigades will be held. Wellington, April 14
At the Supreme Court, in the case of Machine v. O’Malley, the plaintiff claims LIOOO damages for injuries sustained by bim while blasting at the reclamation works, through the alleged negligence of the defendant, who was the contractor. It is understood that the City Council are about to adopt a system of retrench ment in every possible way, which will consist of rigid economy in all expendi ture, including a pro rata reduction in and wages. BBpemyr single and five married men are engaged to send to Wanganui for the purpose of working on the Wanganui and Murimutu road.
At a meeting of Licensed Victuallers this afternoon, the question of forming a Licensed Victuallers’ Insurance Company was discussed. The matter was allowed to stand over. However, in the mean
lime, data will be collected and presented at a Conference which meets early in June. A deputation was appointed to wait on the Commissioner of Police, to request ihatactive steps bo taken in con nection with sly grog selling. A fire broke out at one o’clock tins morning in a three-roomed cottage in Cuba street. The flames, when first ob served, had a good hold on the building, which was totally destroyed. The house was empty, the inmates having removed the previous day. How the fire originated is unknown. The cottage was owned by Mi\ Henn
The cottage burnt down this morning was insured for Ll5O in the South British. It is stated that the Colonial Insurance Company will declare a dividend of 10 percent, at the annual meeting on Monday next. The report is also said to be satis factoiy. The proprietor of the Victoria Hotel was fined L 5 for Sunday trading. Balclutha, April 14.
At the Magistrate’s Court this morning, Isabella Hamilton was charged with the murder of her new born infant on the 6th March, in a water closet, at the Stirling Hotel. The post mortem examination showed that the child had breathed. When the accused left Mrs. Atkinson’s service on February 15th, she was preg nant, and made efforts to conceal it. She was remanded till Saturday, bail being allowed, herself in LIOO and two sureties of LSO erch.
Dunedin, April 13.
In the divorce suit, Fergusson v. Fer gusson and Prenderville, the jury answered all the issues in favor of the petitioner. The respondent and co-re spondent were unrepresented, The jury before the evidence was exhausted; in timated they were satisfied the plaintiff had made out his case.
Dunedin, April 14,
A sum of LSO having been collected for the purpose of presenting a piece of plate to Mr. Hallenstein, of the New Zealand Clothing Factory, on his leaving for Europe, that gentleman requested that the money mightjbe placed towards found ing a fund for the amelioration of distress amongst his employees. Mr. Hallen stein’s request has been complied with, and the firm have supplemented the amount by LSO. A South Dunedin publican has been robbed of L4O, which had been loft in bis till.
A painter named Totterill, living at Mornington, tried to cut his throat this morning. He is now out of danger.
Two Horses Killed. —On the return of the special train that took the San Francisco mail south last night, and when just past Temuka this morning, two horses were run over and killed. The animals were dreadfully mutilated and parts of the carcases were scattered all over the engine. The break gear was broken and the accident, delayed the train half-an-hour.
IMITATION OF THE HUMAN VOICE.
A very curious piece of mechanism is being exhibited at Paris by its maker, M. Faber, who has produced a speaking machine which imitates the human oice. It consists of three parts—the wind producing part, the part which con verts the wind into sound, and the part which articulates. The first is simply a bellows, the second is an ivory tube imi tating the larynx, and causing, by varia tions in length, differences of tone. The articulating systern has two parts—one for the vowels, the other for consonants. The former are made by the passage of air through openings of different shapes made in diaphragms placed successively in the current of air by the action of levers made by the fingers. A special cavity, destined to produce nasal sounds, can be put in communication with the former at pleasure, by means of a par ticular lever. The consonants are pro duced by pieces, the action of which is analogous to that of the lips, teeth, and tongue. The rolling of the Ris caused by a wheel. All these imitation organs •ere put in motion by fourteen keys very ingeniously disposed to produce the necessary sounds with varying intensity of action and change of sequence of the parts destined to produce a syllable. Fourteen keys suffice to this end, for by variations of touch the intended sound can be made weak or strong at pleasure. As might be expected, the utterance of the machine is very monotonous, and some sounds are much less like nature than others ; but most of the words spoken are easily understood. They can not, however, be compared with the in flexions of the human voice ; and even if the imitation of the latter, which machin ists have been hammering at for a century past, could be made ever so perfect, it is difficult to see what would be the use of such an imitation.
The Eight Color.—Jones said it isn’t the color of the hair that troubles him in choosing a helpmate. The color of her money interests him vastly more. “ I say Mick, what sort of potatoes are those you are planting V’ “ Raw ones to be sure. Your honor wouldn’t be think ing I’d be planting biled ones.”
Rather Rough.—The local journa thus discources for the benefit of the Marton Volunteers :—Without wishing to discourage any member of. the Marton Volunteer Corps, or throw cold water upon the upholders of a praiseworthy movement, we would suggest that a closer attention to the directions of their drill-sergeant would have a beneficial efiecc upon their appearance when on parade. They should bear in mind that the volunteer movement originated in the desire to obviate the necessity for increasing the standing army, and while it is net to be expected that they can rival the regular soldier in discipline, they should at least endeavor to attain as high a standard in that respect as possible. With a view to assisting them, so far as externals are concerned, we would suggest that the wearing of white linen collars of inordinate dimensions is not conducive to a martial appearance, either in officers or men, nor is a wide-awake hat generally recognised by the War Office as a suitable adjunct to a military uniform. In march ing, too, it might he as well to keep their “eyes front” rather than in any other direction—their boots, for instance—and to remember that in wheeling into line a well-dressed “ front ” is preferable to one resembling a slackened bowstring.
A. New Local Industry. —The arrival of a vessel from a South Australian port, with a full cargo of bark for tanning pur poses (says the “ New Zealand Times”), should induce those who take air interest in the development of local industries to ask themselves whether equally good material could not he collected in the ex tensive forests of this colony. So far as the existence of suitable bark is concerned, the answer can only be in the .affirmative, as there are many trees, both large and small, which would furnish it in almost unlimited quantities, most noteworthy among them being the limau, a tree which is abundantly produced in all the forests both Ninth and South. Why its hark is not gathered, especially during the present depressed state of the labor market, is a puzzle which we shall not attempt to solve. It might- however come within the scope of the Local Industries Committee. We may add that Australia, especially the colonies of Victoria and South Australia, has regular wattle-farms, which prove very profitable, although the bark collected from the young trees is the only return. As it would take many years to exhaust thp native supply in New Zealand, the local product should prove the most re munerative.
THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, THURSDAY, APRIL 15, 1880.
Wanted. ~WT ANTED, by a young lady, a few V V PUPILS who arc desirous of taking drawing lessons. Terms, £1 la. per quarter. Apply by letter to Miss Loach, Post-office, Wakanui, 7170 WANTED— By a GOOD GENERAL HAND, any kind of Farm Work. Well up in Horses and Cattle. Many years experience. Apply at once, Herald Registry. 312c-736g Meetings. RE THE ESTATE OF DAVID EVANS, OF WATERTON AND SB AFIELD, FARMER. A MEETING of Creditors in the above Estate will be held at the offices of Messrs. Friedlander Bros., on FRIDAY, the 16th inst., at 3 p.m. Business of importance. HUGO FRIEDLANDER, 721g-310c For self <fe Co-Trustee.
THISTLE LODGE, S.O. P"|IHE Brethern. of the Thistle Lodge are i requested to meet at their Lodge Boom, Saunders’ Buildings on FBIDAY, 16th, at Ip.m, By order of the B. \V. M., BICHD. B. FARMER, 318c-734g Hon. Sec pro tern.
THE DEDICATION OF THE SOMERSET MASONIC HALL WILL TAKE PLACE Off FRIDAY 16th INSTANT. AT 2.30 P.M., to which all brethren are cordially invited. Brethren to meet at the Old Lodge Room at 2 p.m. HENRY ZANDER. 302c-723g Hon. Sec.
Railway Notices. v. R NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. (Christchurch Section.) RAKAIA AND ASHBURTON FORKS RAILWAY. ALTERATION IN TIME TABLE (To come into force on the 15th inst.) TRAINS will leave Methven for Rakaia at 8.20 a.m. and 4.50 p.m., and Rakaia for Methven at 10 a. in. 7.35 p. in., instead of at present times, on and after April 15th. FREDK. BACK, General Manager. General Manager’s Oißce, Christchurch, April 12th, 1880. 315c-733g
NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. (Christchurch Section.) ALTERATIONS IN TIME TABLE. TO COME INTO FORCE ON THE 15th INST. SOUTH LINE AND SOUTHBEIDGE BRANCH. The 7-20 a.m. train from Christchurch to Ashburton, and 755 a. m., Christ church to Southbridge, will be dis continued. A new train will leave Christchurch for Springfield at 7.40 a.m., taking Southbridge Branch passengers (who will change into train for Branch at Hornby), and passengers for Malvern Branch, and will also pick iin at Siations between Christchurch and Rolleston pas sengers for South Stations beyond Rolleston, who will change into South express at Rolleston. The 8.40 a.m. South express will leave at 8.20 a.in., stopping at Rolleston to take on the passengers for South picked up by the 7.40 a.m. train, an will stop to pick up or set down pas sengers at Stations between Rolleston and Ashburton when required. The 11.30 a.m. from Christchurch to Ash burton on Saturdays will be discon tinued. A new train will leave Christchurch for Ashburton at 2.10 p.m. The 3.50 p.m. train, Christ church to Southbridge, will leave at 4.25 p.m. The 4.55 p.m. from Christ church to Ashburton will leave at 5 p. m. The G. 10 a. m., Ashburton to Christchurch, will leave at 6.45 a.m. The 8.5 a.m., Southbridge to Christ church, will leave at 7.25 a.m. A new train will 'leave Ashburton for Christchurch at 0.30 a.m. The 10.50 a.m. from Ashburton to Christchurch on Saturdays will be discontinued. The 5 p.m. express from Ashburton to Christchurch will leave at 5.37 p.m., and will stop at Stations be tween Ashburton and Rolleston to pick up or set down passengers if required, and at Stations’* between Rolleston and Christchurch to allow passengers from Stations South of Rolleston to alight. The 5.10 p.m. from Ashburton to Christchurch will be discontinued. The 4 p.m. from Southbridge to Christchurch will leave at 4.35 p. ra. for Hornby. A new train will leave Rolleston for Christchurch at 6 p.m., stopping at all Stations, and will take in from Hornby the passengers per 4.35 p.m. from Southbridge. The 7-5 a m. from Ashburton to Timaru will leave at 7a. m. The 11 a. ra. ex press from Ashburton to Timaru will leave at 10.48 a. m., and stop at Orari and Tomuka only. A goods train, with a carriage attached for pas sengers, will leave Ashburton for Timaru at 11 a.m. The 4 p.m. from Ashburton to Timaru will leave at 5.25 p.m. The 7.30 a.m. from Timaru to Ashburton will leave at 6.45 a.m. A goods train, with a carriage at tached for passengers, will leave Timaru for Ashburton at 11.10 a.m. The 2.43 p.m. express from Timaru to Ashburton will leave at 3.16 p. m., and stop at Temuka and Orari only. The 4.60 p.m. from Timaru to Ash burton will leave at 4.55 p.m., The 11,5 a.m. from Ashburton to Timaru, and the 11.40 a.m. from Timaru to Ashburton on Saturdays will be dis continued.
The times at Intermediate Stations will be in each case correspondingly altered. FREDERICK BACK. General Manager. General Manager’s Office, Christchurch, April 12, 1880. 311c-732g
J. E. Buchanan and Co. UNDER DISTRAINT FOR RENT. Messrs, j. e. buchanan and CO. have received instructions to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, ON FRIDAY, APRIL 16, At the Farm in the occupation of Mr. Spring, North Ashburton, g STACKS WHEAT g . f J STACKS OATS rj 1820 BUSHELS BARLEY 520 BUSHELS OATS Also, 1 McCormick Reaper and Binder 1 Tank and Dray. Sale at 12 noon. Terms Cash. J. E. BUCHANAN & CO., 730 a Auctioneers. In Bags SALE, OF STOCK, &c., AT CHERT SEY. Messrs, j. e. buchanan* go. have received instructions to sell by Public Auction, at Chertsey, on WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21st, on account of various clients— -400 Store Sheep, (mixed) 20 Horses (Draught and Hacks) Pigs, and a few head of Cattle Sale at 1 p. m. The Auctioneers call special attention to this sale, as it is their intention to hold sales regularly in the district. 719 g J. E. BUCHANAN & CO.
SALE OF LAND. Messrs, j. b. buchanan & Co. have received instructions from the owners to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21st, At Chertsey Hotel, At 2 p.m., 98 ACRES LA SB at SE AFIELD, being part of Rural Section 27272. Also, 1 Valuable Comer Section in Chert sey Township. Terras most liberal, at Sale. 720 g J. E. BUCHANAN & CO. TO FARMERS, GRAZIERS, AND OTHERS. SALE OP FIRST-CLASS LAND. Messrs, j. e. buchanan & co. have received instructions from the freeholder to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, At the Chertsey Hotel, on WEDNESDAY, 21ST APRIL At 2 p.m. The whole of that valuable FARM, being R.S. 26021 and 26030 situate at Kyle, comprising 400 ACRES 400 Of first-rate land. The land is all in excellent condition for cropping next year. The property adjoins that of Messrs. Lambie, Gordon, and Buckley, and can be sold in one lot, or, if desired, can be sub-divided. Terms most liberal, at Sale. For further particulars apply to the Auctioneers. 702 g J. E. BUCHANAN & CO. R. Davies & Co. SALE BY AUCTION AT AN EARLY DATE. FARM AT SEAFIEM), In the occupation of Mrs. Dannihy. R DAVIES & CO. have received in 1, structions from Messrs. R. M‘Ker row and Co., as agents for the vendor, to sell, BY PUBLIC AUCTION, At Ashburton, at an early date, unless previous!}' disposed of privately, That WELL-KNOWN FARM situa ted in the Seafield district, and now in the occupation of Mrs. Dannihy, consisting of 625 ACRES OF GOOD ARABLE LAND, Viz.: 230 acres broken up, 75 acres of which are in turnips 230 acres wheat stubble 150 acres barley stubble, And the balance consists of a garden and avenue, planted with blue gum trees. The property is ring fenced, sub-divided into three paddocks, with live fences. There is also a good well, whare', and other improvements. Terms at sale, or on application to MESSRS. R. MTCERROW & CO., Rakaia ; or R. DAVIES & CO., 689 a Auctioneers, Ac., Rakaia.
For Sale. FARMS FOR SALE. IMPROVED FARM of 564 Acres, near Dromore. IMPROVED FARM of 400 Acres, Seafield. 544-Acre Block of UNIMPROVED LAND, adjoining Winchmore Railway Station. Easy terms. Apply to 590 g CUFF & GRAHAM. CORN SACKS FOR SALE, by the undersigned. E. PaVitt, East street, Ashburton. 699 a "pi ENDING IRE AND STANDARDS. rjpHE undersigned have FOR SALE all numbers of Fencing Wire. GUTHRIE & LARNACH’S CO, (Limited), Manchester street, Christchurch, opposite the Railway Station. 700 a
H. Matson & Co. ASHBURTON DISTRICT. Messrs, h. matson & c O . have received instructions to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION. AT THE TOWN HALL, ASHBURTON, Immediately after the sale of the Fairfield Estate, on. THURSDAY, APRIL 22nd. At 2 o’clock, THE UNDERMENTIONED PROPERTIES, Yiz.: QAA ACRES GOOD LAND, divided 01/1/ into 4 Paddocks, 2 miles from Ashburton, all watered. Has only had one crop taken off it. QQO ACRES GOOD LAND, now in Turnips. At Dromore. gQQ ACRES GOOD LAND, now in Near Chertsey, 128 ACIIES GOOD BAND, in turnips And adjoining, 174 ACRESGOOD LAND, in turnips. THURSDAY, APRIL 22ND. | At 2 o’clock. ’ j Very easy Terms. 6920 H. MATSON & Co. Business Notices. JOSEPH WARD, FAMILY BUTCHER, Wakantji Road, near Post ; Office, is A CASH PURCHASER of POULTRY and NATIYE GAME, which will be sold at Reasonable Prices, at his Shop, near Post Office. G 720 McSHERRY DRILLS. A SHIPMENT of these celebrated Drills is expected shortly to arrive. They will range in width from 6 feet 6 inches (12 Hoppers) to 10 feet (17 Hoppers). Orders taken by the undersigned, 1 FREDK. PAVITT, Ashburton, j For the SOLE AGENT, JOHN ANDERSON, 46g-240c Canterbury Foundry. NEW TAILORING ESTABLISH MENT. CRAIGHEAD & Co., MERCHANT TAILORS, HAVE opened those premises situated in Tancred street adjoining Messrs. On* 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 his efforts to please, he is prepared to guarantee a perfect fit in every case.
TANG RED STREET, (Next Orr and Ox’s. CRAIGHEAD & CO. 982 a PATRONISED BY A'LL CLASSES. THE GREATEST DISCOVERY OF THE AGE. NINE E ’ S TRADE fS|j MARK. PURE EXTRACT of KEROSINE WILL NOT IGNITE IF LAMP IS UPSET. Burns in any Kerosine Lamp ; gives a brighter light, lasts longer, is free from smell and free from danger. Sold by all respectable grocers and storekeepers throughout the colony. The next time you want Oil for j r our Lamp try a tin of “ Niner’s Extract.” Sold in pints, quarts, half-gallon and one-gallon tins. Wholesale and Retail Agents for the Ashburton District— ORR AND CO., Ashburton and Rakaia. 31Gc-7350 TO THE FARMERS OF SEAFIELD • AND SURROUNDING DISTRICT. THE UNDERSIGNED is prepared to CRUSH GRAIN at 2 Ad. per bushel. All orders left with Mr. G. Brown, Blacksmith, will receive prompt attention. Farmers having lots over 200 bushels can have it done at their homestead. HENRY BECKETT. 728 a Wakanui. IMPOUNDED, at South Rakaia, April sth, from near Lavington, 69 Merino EWES, branded M in a circle, and a square red brand on the rump. Most of them have the near ear split. If not released before April 20th, they will be sold, at noon. GEO. SHELLOCK, V29g Poundkeeper. Public Notices. Y. R. OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR OF ELECTORS, Ashburton, March 19th, 1880. of application to be placed on the Electoral Roll of the Coleridge Dis trict can be obtained at this Office. 0. PERCY COX, 627 g Registrar of Electors.
Public Notices. OATS. WANTED, for immediate shipment, 3,000 BUSHELS Canadian Oats. 7310 SAUNDERS BEOS. NOTICE. A NY person TRESPASSING in pursuit Xi. of Game on the Lagmohr Estate will he prosecuted. 276c-6940 DONALD IVTLEAN. A GLAND, CAMPBELL, AND CO., Auctioneers, Land, Stock, and General Agents. WOOL AND GRAIN. BROKERS, Christchurch, Ashburton, and South bridge. We beg to inform our constituents and the public that we have made arrange ments with Mr. W. R. Boyle to take charge of our Ashburton Branch, and to act as our Agent there. Mr. Boyle will make arrangements for Sales of Stock, Farms, &c., and is an horised to receive and pay all moneys on our behalf. The fortnightly Sales of Stock, &c., at Ashburton and Tinwald, will be held as heretofore. Account Sales rendered with care and promptitude. ACLAND CAMPBELL, & CO. W. R. BOYLE, 228c-6520 , Ashburton. In the District Court of Christchurch, Holden at Ashburton. IN THE MATTER OF The Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876, and the Acts amending the same, and of the bankruptcy of WILLIAM RISELYand CHARLES RISELY, of Ashburlon, farmers, debtors. Notice is hereby given that at the first meeting of the creditors of the abovenamed debtors, held at the Distric Courthouse, Ashburton, on Wednesday, the 14th day of April, ISBO, Hugo Friedlander, of Ashburtom, was appointed Trustee of the Estate of the abovenamed debtors ; and that the said Hugo Friedlander has this day signi fied, in writing, to the Registrar, his accept ance of the office of Trustee. All : r proofs of debt shall hereafter be for warded to the Trustee. Dated, this 14th clay of April, 18S0. C. CAVENDISH HURRELL, Clerk of the above Court. C. W. Ireland, Solicitor for Debtors. 7 2 SS Tenders. MOUNT SOMERS ROAD BOARD. nnENDERS are invited for the following I work : Contract No. 6—Cuttings, &c., Tay lor’s road. Specifications for the above work, can he seen on and aftjr the 14th inst. at the Road Board office, Mount Somers. Tenders, addressed to the Chairman, are to be sent in on or before noon on Monday, April 19th, 1880. The lowest or any tender not necessarily ticcGptsd C. J. WENTWORTH COOKSON, JUN., Surveyor to the Mount Somers 714 g Road Board. TENDERS—CROPPING. Tenders wanted for cropping about 200 acres of land on Mr. Dougherty’s farm, near Barr Hill, and two miles from the Lyndhurst railway station. Also for breaking-up, liaraowing, sowing with rape seed, and rolling 225 acres on same farm. Tenders must be sent in to the under signed not later than Saturday, April 24. Specifications can be seen by applying to Mr. Claridge, on the property ; also at the Barr Hill Hotel ; Messrs. Gundry, Edmiston, and Co. ’s offices, Ashburton ; and at the offices of the undersigned. / ROBERT WILKIN & CO., / 7180 Hereford strict.
ASHBURTON" COUNTY COU#CIL. TENDERS are invited for l(#Miles of Floodwater Drainage betwjpn Winch more and Methveti. The work will be let in jix separate sections, and the Engineer w| be at Mr. Stitt’s, Winchmore, at 10#’clock a.m. on Thursday, 15th inst., ta show con tractors over line of proposes drainage. Tenders, addressed to tliofChairman, to be sent in to the Councils Offices, Ash burton not later than SATURDAY, 17th April. | By order, | WILLIAM IIAXTER, 707 g County Engineer. ', TENDERS for PLOUGH ING 400 acres of stubble land on the Hinds, contract to be complete by July 31. To be ploughed 6 inches deep and 10 indies wide. The contractor to have the use of a sevenstalled stable and house. Tenders to be sent in nut later than Saturday, 17th April, at noon, to H. MOFFAT, 285c-7030 Wakanui Mill.
TENDERS. mo BE LET BY TENDER, the FEED ING off 50 ACRES of SPLENDID TURNIPS, situated on Mr. William Lidclle’s farm, Hinds, the Turnips to be fed off by the Ist JULY next. H. MOFFAT, Wakanui Mills, 304c-724g Ashburton. UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. TENDERS are invited for the follow ing-works : No. 56.—Repairs Rangitata Cut tings, at Sir Cracroft Wilson’s station. No. 57. —Clearing the Stones, &c., off the Road at Ealing Rail way Station, 50ft. wide. Tenders addressed to the Chairman must bo sent in not later than noon of WEDNESDAY, 21st. INST. For specifications, &c., apply to ROBT. D. PULLAR, 7270 Clerk to the Board.
Business Notices. Gims!'GiiiMs !\Gruns! POWDER. SHOT. CAPS. ORE AND CO. JT~|~ AVE now on hand a very fine assortment of BREECHLOADING DOUBLE AND SINGLE-BARREL GUNS, And as these have been imported direct from the manufacturers, we are prepared to Sell at the Reasonable Prices— From £2 10s to £25.
Public Notices. TO FARMERS. undersigned are CASH BUYERS Of Wheat and other Grain, or will make LIBERAL ADVANCES On shipments to London on grower’s account. f; DEERING’S TWINE BINDER. h. NOTICE TO FARMERS. have this day APPOINTED MESSRS. FRIEDLANDER BROS. SOLE AGENTS for the DEERING TWINE BINDER for the county of Ashburton. MASON STRUTHERS & CO. Christchurch 10th. February, 1880. The Deering Twine Binder AWARDED GOLD MEDAL At Ashburton, six machines competing. THE DEERING TWINE BINDER took the SPECIAL PRIZE at the Oamaru trial etc. ~jp|~AYING been appointed sole agents for the above machines, we are now prepared to TAKE ORDERS for the coming season.
As only a LIMITED NUMBED can be supplied, all who wish to make certain of securing those favorite machines fo next season should order before the depar ture of next San Francisco Mail. FfiIEDLANDER B R ° S AGENTS FOB THE COLONIAL FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND SOLE AGENTS FOB THE CELEBRATED ALTHOUSE SELF - REGULATING WINDMILLS. |
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However, just as I was stretching myself for a comfortable rest, an old man, with whom I was well aquainted, and who was one of their chiefs or “doctors,” called me by name, and when I went to him, he began to question me about Reuben. He said he thought that Reuben was a wild black, but I denied it, and declared that Reuben was a good fellow, and like a brother to me. I was going on to say more in bis praise, but the old chief cut me short by informing me that one of his tribe had dreamed that a wild black fellow had come and taken away all the fat from about his kidneys, (gore-ei)—that the man was dying on that account, and that nothing could save his life except being anointed with the fat of a wild black. He said further that they had determined to kill Reuben that night; bnt that I need not fear for myself, no one would harm me. As soon as the chief had done •speaking, I went back to the camp, and found Reuben in a most agreeable posi tion. He was, in fact, an aboriginal copy of Captain Macheath, with an aboriginal Polly and Lucy seated on each side of him, and"cramming him with choice mor sels of opossum and fish, to his perfect satisfaction. I called to him, but he would not condescend to reply, and only grinned when I spoke to him. I rushed off to get the horses saddled, and was again interupted by the old chief, who advised me not to cross the river. “ Be sides,” he said ‘‘that fellow Reuben is nearly dead already.” I did not stop to listen to another word, but hurried off and found Reuben, alive and well certainly, but in a state of tor por, and distended like a boa-constrictor after a gorge. I shook and kicked him, and pulled him up and let him fall again, but he was quite stupid and helpless. At last I succeeded in rousing him. I then told him all that I had heard, and urged him to fly, but it was of no avail. He only glared stupidly at me, and muttered that he did not care a bit, that his belly was full, and that he would not stir an inch to save his life. I could do nothing, so I turned the horses to grass again, and then laid myself down beside Reuben, who had fallen asleep again directly; and I was just dropping off, when a tall, naked black man strolled up to our fire, and stretching himself and yawning, said, unceremoniously, that his fire was out, and threw himself on the ground beside Reuben. In a few minutes two others came up and did the same, and with them the old chief who had spoken to me. I got up and went and stirred the fire, in order to let them see that I was awake, and then I laid down again in my former position. All remained perfectly quiet for a long time, and at last, being much fatigued, after two or three desperate efforts to remain awake, I fell into a sound and dreamless sleep. How long I slept I know not, but some time towards morning I was partially aroused bj r something striking my legs a violent and sudden blow. I slowly opened my eyes and looked dreamily around. I was in that peculiar state between sleeping and waking when we are conscious of an apparently double existence —when we can see the objects which pass before our eyes, and hear all the sounds which are audible, and still are not sure that all is not a dream.
I turned towards where Reuben lay, and for an instant I saw distinctly the figure of a tall man holding in his hand a tomahawk, and bending over him. I called out, and at once the figure seemed to sink into the earth, I rubbed my eyes and looked again ; there was now no figure visible, and as I could distinguish in the semi-darkness the forms of Reuben and other blacks lying apparently in the same position which they occupied when I fell asleep, I believed I had been dream ing, and went to sleep again. When next 1 awoke the sun was shining brightly, and appeared to be two or three hours high, and the stillness which prevailed on all sides was the first thing that attracted my attention. I sat up and looked around; the blacks had vanished, the fires were still burning, but no living thing remained behind. I saw that Reuben was also missing from his place, and fancying that perhaps he had gone away to look after the horses, I coo-eed long and loudly several times, but no answering call was to be heard. Suddenly the remembrance, of my morning’s vision flashed across my mind, and I sprang to the other side of the fire, where Reuben had slept. Then to late I knew that it was no phantom black which I had seen, for on poor Reuben’s saddle, which had been his pillow, were thick, dark clots of blood and scattered locks of hair, which told me plainly that the toma hawk had split his skull as he slept, and lower down was a large black stain on the yellow clay, which showed where the knife of the savage had been at work. The grass was all troden down and crushed where the body had been dragged away, and I could follow the track down to the bank of a neighbouring lagoon. So, sick at heart, I went and saddled the horses as quickly as I could, eager to get away as soon as possible from the accursed spot. Then, leading poor Reuben’s horse, I swam the Murray and galloped off to M'Cannon’s station. When I reached it, I told at once what had occurred, and with some difficulty I prevailed on a couple of the men to go back with me adtoss the river. We brought a black fellow also with us and some ropes ; and as soon as we reached the bank of the lagoon in Tarlo-bend, the black plunged and dived. He remained two or three minutes under water, then, as soon as he arose, he swam in to the shore again, and said, “ Dead black fellow sit down there.” he then rested for a short time, and taking one end of the rope with him, he dived 'again. When he came up to the surface he told us to haul in, and on our doing so poor Reuben’s body came to the land in a few moments. His murderers had opened his side to take out his kidney-fat, in ac cordance with their brutal superstition, and had then fastened the body to the botom of the lagoon by driving a stake through it. This is the usual plan which the blacks adopt to prevent detection. One year, when the waters of the Gun bower and Marabet Creeks subsided, the bodies of nine men were found fastened to the bottom by stakes. There were no coroners nor inquests in those days on the Lower Murray, and besides, Reuben was “ only a black fellow so we buried him that evening in an adjacent sand-hill, and I cut his name into a pine tree which stood at the head of his rude grave. When I spoke to the neighbouring white men about punishing the murderers, they said it was no use making any row about it, for I could not swear who killed him, and besides, he had no business going, into a strange camp. Such being the case I got together the cattle I had come down for, and prevailed on a man to help me to drive them up to the station. We met with no more accidents on our journey . back, and I reached home in safety ; but for many nights after my sleep was dis turbed by fearful dreams, and even to this very hour I shudder when I think of poor Reuben’s fate, and that fearful night ' on the Murray river. ; CONCLUDED 1 —— 1 — i
ON THE WEST COAST OF AFRICA. ] 1 After a long commission, mostly passed 1 in the fierce heat of the tropics, it was c very pleasant to return once more to old I £ England and its cool leafy glades. As I s
soon as the old ship was paid off, I rushed away by ihe express train to my uncle’s place in the country. A better example of the ancient Eliza bethan Manor House than his it would be hard to find. A broad avenue of stately elms led up to the house with its many gables and steep roofs, its old bell turret and twisted chimneys standing out in all the warmth of honest red brick against the shade of the rook-haunted trees that sheltered it from the summer sun, and in winter broke the force of the north winds.
And here the reigning deity of the place was ray pretty golden-haired cousin, Kitty Heathcote, in sunshine of whose smiles I, in common with many others, thought it the most supreme happiness to bask—and so perhaps it was ; but we were sure to find out before long that it was a very dangerous pastime. Kitty was an extremely handsome girl of about nineteen years of age, very highly accomplished, and of an exceed ingly fascinating manner. Her mother having died many years before, she was left the sole mistress of the establishment. She was an heiress in her own right, and consequently became alive to the fact that she was a pearl of great price ; and yet, even the latest of her rejected lovers, of whom the name was legion, could not, in the bitterness of his disappointment, say that she was proud or arrogant. All the tenants of the estate, all the poor people in the neighboring villages, delighted to speak of her goodness and thoughtfulness, the kind condescension of the squire’s daughter. In fact, the whole country round was ringing with her praises. It was no wonder that she had always a crowd of suitors for that pretty little hand of hers, and it was not until, lilce other giddy moths that fluttered round that too dazzling flame, I got severely burnt,'that I perceived she was nothing less than an incorrigible flirt. fl Before I acquired this unwelcome piefl of knowledge—a lesson, indeed, that H was very loth to learn—l rejoiced in t® high place that I was fool enough to thiiH I had taken in her affections. Day 1® day I fell deeper and more blindly H love, and was on the point of making® formal declaration and proposal when® rival, whom I have since had cause H remember, appeared on the scene. H James Traill Witherington, the son H an old friend of my uncle’s, came at tl® time to pay him a visit. He had late® returned from the west coast .of AfridH where he was supposed to hold a Gover® ment appointment and was also report® to be very wealthy—two facts hard H reconcile with one another. H In appearance he was a tall, well-ma® man ; he had a dark, sallow face of tfl| Spanish type, very black hair, and sin® ter-lookiug black eyes. People said H was good-looking. I failed to see it® perhaps because, from the moment ® met, I felt a dislike for him which eventup ally grew to absolute hatred. He began by making desperate love to Miss Heathcote, and she appeared to encourage him. At least I thought so. I naturally liked him none the better for this. He regarded mo as rather a for midable rival, but even had it not been so, the result was inevitable; we were destined to hate one another, and we did so to our heart’s content. He was cer tainly wealthy, but I could never make myself believe in the Government ap pointment at Benin. Slave-dealer seemed more likely, but I said nothing of my suspicions, which, it must be admitted, were more founded on prejudice than on any reasonable grounds. Things thus went on for some time very unsatisfactorily, and I rcsol red to obtain some expression of opinion from my cousin ; and so it happened that in a long conversation with Kitty about her Spanish - looking friend, she pronounced his sen tence, and gave me my dismissal as well, in these memorable words— “ Oh, my dear coz, I haven’t the slight est intention of marrying him whatever. I would as soon think of marrying you— and that you know I’m not going to do. But you only see, I’ll lead him such a dance.”
And away she ran across the lawn, sing ing and laughing as if the world had no cares, no sorrows, no bitter disappoint ments.
Her light heart little dreamt of the cruelly heavy blow that she had just in flicted—never thought of the painfully builded fabric of long-cherished hopes those hopes of hers had crushed—the heart that she had bowed down, if not utterly broken. How long I sat there alone, staring at the chair that she had just left, I cannot tell. This was the first great sorrow, and I bore it badly. Presently, however, there came a feeling of relief, and subse quently actually of exultation—of relief that it was now all over—of exultation in the thought of the bitter draught that my rival, sooner or later, would have to swallow. .
Why did fate send that man across my path just at this moment ?
In he came with his insolent sneer and swagger, and contrived to turn the con versation upon his favourite subject—the incompetence of the Royal Navy and its officers. He never lost an opportunity of abusing the service, but on this occa sion his remarks were more than usually -desparaging. It was evident that he was bent upon a quarrel, and he found in me, for the first time, a reciprocity of senti ment. He became more ani more insult ing, and eventually personally offensive. He wished to provoke me to strike him. He succeeded in his object; I struck him in the face.
As 1 expected, the blow was not re turned. A few hurried words about seconds, pistols, the coppice at sunset, and he was gone. So far ho had achieved his purpose ; for the rest, he was a dead shot, which was the only clever thing I knew of him.
Seconds were found in two young farmers on the estate, and were soon in structed in their duties. That evening, the wind chanting a weird dirge through the forest trees, eddying and scattering the leaves of autumn, we met in the place appointed. With few preliminaries we took up our positions, his black, snake-like eyes gleaming with a more sinister expression than ever, and, at the given signal, fired —
or rather, he fired, it is said, before the time, and I fell, the pistol dropping from my grasp undischarged. The bullet had pierced my right side, and thinking, from the blood that issued out of my mouth, that the wound was mortal, my adversary fled.
(to be continued.)
Ay, Where ! —The touching sentiment, “ Our first in Heaven,” appeared after an obituary notice in a Philadelphia paper the other day, and the father of the child came into the office hopping mad. It was the third death in the family, and he desired to know of the clerk where he sup posed the other two had gone. Perseverance can sometimes equal genius in its results. “ There are only two creatures,” says the Eastern proverbs, “that can surmount the pyramids—the •eagle and the sliail.” 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 the late Dr. Parkman, when he preached his first sermon in the high, old-fashoned tub-pulpit of Brattle-street Church.' Yery little of him was to be seen except the top of his head and arms, which he waved about as he read, ‘ ‘ Lo, it is I; be not afraid.”
THE GARDENER.
NOTES FOR THE PRESENT MONTH, BY A PROFESSIONAL GARDENER. APRIL. KITCHEN GARDENING. The principal crops will now bo either all sown or planted, and the encourage ment of their growth the object of atten tion ; but, where omitted last month, Onions, Cabbages, Cauliflowers and Turnips should be sown at once, to insure success. If not done before the of the month, it is better to defer sowing until spring. Where Brocoli have been planted during summer months, and grown freely, growers would find it very advantageous to cut the roots, which is easily done by inserting the spade under each plant. For instance, go down one side of the row and come back on the other. Care should bo taken not to cut too close to the plant. Brocoli treated as above will resist the frost much better; for by choking its growth at this season it gets hardy as a natural consequence, and will come in ready for use much earlier than it would if not disturbed. Earth up all crops of growing Celery. Care should be taken not to allow the earth to get in between the leaves, which is done by holding up the leaves with one hand, while with the other, use a piece of slate or other flat tool to draw the earth carefully round each plant, which keeps all the leaves together until you have followed with the spade and banked up. Care should also be taken not to earth up too much at once, as it only tends to weaken the plants. By treating as directed, say once in ten days, the trouble will be well repaid by the pro duction of fine heads of blanched Celery for either cooking purposes ■ or desert. Make a general clearance of all ground not wanted for present sowing or planting. it in, as is the general practice. In this way it nourishes the plant at the root and mulches the ground in summer. FLOWER GARDEN. Plant Bulbs of the following kinds— Hyacinthus, Crocuses, Snowdrops, Liliums, Narcissus, Jonquils, Daffodils, and Tulips —any of the above. Forwindow decoration, plant in pots in a good mixture of loam, rotted manure, and sand. Plunge the pots in sand, and keep them there until the bulb begins to grow, when it might be removed to where it is required to flower. To those who desire an early display of annual flowers, by a careful reserva tion of those self-sown which abound at this season in great numbers, and sow ing again in spring, the flower garden can be kept going from early spring until late in autumn. All tender plants, such as Geraniums, Cinerarias, Cupheas, etc., that have been turned out during summer should now be brought in and housed to protect them from frost; and all herbaceous plants that have done flowering cut down, so as to give the garden a neat appearance. THE ORCHARD requires little care at this season, further than gathering the fruits as they ripen, and keeping the ground clear of weeds, but where young fruit trees have been planted last year the ground should be kept dug round them and free from weeds, as, by keeping the ground loose, it en courages the growth of wood, keeps the trees healthy and better able to resist the attacks of blight. It only too often hap pens that trees are planted, and that once done, they are never looked near again ; and still those to whom the trees belong wonder why their trees do not grow like their neighbors’, who cultivate them in a proper manner. A few trees properly cultivated is much better than a larger number cultivated indifferently.
THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, THURSDAY, APRIL 15, 1880.
Printed and published by Horace John Weeks and Charles Dixon, at their Printing Office, East Street, Ashburton, Thursday, April 15, 1880.
Medical. TjyHO is Mrs. WINSLOW? As this * ’ question is frequently asked, we shall simply say that she is a lady who for upwards of thirty years has untireingly devoted her time and talents as a female physician and nurse, principally among children. She has especially studied the constitution and wants of this numerous class, and, as a result of this effort and practical knowledge obtained in a lifetime as nurse and physician, she has com pounded a SOOTHING SYRUP for Chil dren. It operates like magic, giving rest and health, and is, moreover, sure to regulate the bowels. In consequence of this article, Mrs. Winslow is becoming world-renouned as a benefactor of her race. Children certainly do rise up and bless her. Especially is this the case in this city. Vast quantities of the Soothing Syrup are daily sold and used here. We think Mrs Winslow has immortalised her name by this invaluable article, and we sincerely believe that thousands of chil dren have been saved from an early grave by its timely use, and that millions yet unborn will share its benefits and unite in calling her blessed. No mother has dis charged her duty to her suffering little one, in our opinion, until she has given it the benefit of Mrs. Winslow’s Soothing Syrup. Try it mothers, try it now.— Ladies’ Visitor, New York City. S™ TEEDMAN’S SOOTHING POWDERS FOR CHILDREN CUTTING TEETH, CAUTION TO PURCHASERS. The value of this well-known Family Medi cine has been largely tested in all parts of the ■world, and by all grades of society, for upwards of FIFTY YEARS. Its well-earned exten sive sale has induced SPURIOUS IMITA TIONS, some of which in OUTWARD APPEARANCE so closely resemble the ori ginal as to have deceived many purchasers. The proprietor therefore feels it due to the public to give a special caution against the use of SUCH IMITATIONS. Purchasers are therefore requested carefully to observe the four following distinctive characteristics, without which none arc genuine : ist—ln every case the words JOHN STEEDMAN, CHEMIST, WALWORTH, SURREY, are engraved on the Government Stamp affixed to each packet. 2nd —Each Single Powder has directions for the dose, and the words, John Steedman, Chemist, Walworth, Surrey, printed thereon. 3rd —The name, Steedman, is always spelt with two EE’s. 4th —The manufacture is carried on solely at Walworth, Surrey. Sold in Packets by all Chemists and Medi cine Vendors. Sold by Kempthorne, Prosser and Co., Auckland. 03c WANTED KNOWN—That the cheap est and neatest CARDS may bo had at iiio “GUARDIAN OFFICE.” AMATEUR GARDENERS should read the instructions on gardening in the “Ashburton Guardian” every month, by a professional gardener.
Building Materials. Ashburton steam saw mills SASH AND DOOR MANUFACTOR Y. G. PARKIN, Proprietor, BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR. Moore Street, Every description of Timber and Budding Materials in Slock and supplied on most reasonable terms. Plans prepared and Estimates Given ou the shortest notice. 26 Business Notices. BREAD!BREAD! Co-operative Bread and Biscuit Factory. Triangle, Wakanui Road, Ashburton. A. THIELE, BEGS to inform the public that he is now in a position to SUPPLY BEST BREAD, 6d. per 41b. loaf, unsur passed. Delivered daily to all parts of the Borough, also, Confectionery, &c. Mixed Biscuits reduced from Is. to Bd. per lb. Wedding Cakes made to Order. 986a-570d TO FARMERS, LIVERY STABLE KEEPERS, SPORTING MEN, AND OTHERS OWNING HORSES. GEORGE KIDD, Moorb Street, BEGS to announce the fact that the PRICE for SHOEING hacks and light draught HORSES is now REDUCED to 7s, per set, and that all horses of this description will be specially attended to by himself. Horses liable to cut are shod on a prin ciple of George Kidd’s own invention, which has proved an effectual cure for brushing. All kinds of blacksmith’s work, and repairs to agricultural machinery of any description done on the shortest notice. GEORGE KIDD, 75c-526a Moore street, Ashburton.
GRAIN. ROYSE, STEAD, & CO. are prepared to PURCHASE GRAIN or to make ADVANCES ON GRAIN consigned to them for sale or ship ment. 0. PERCY COX, Agents for ROYSE, STEAD, & CO., 493 a Ashburton.
A. J. WHITE’S STEAM CABINETMAKING AND FURNITURE ESTABLISHMENT, CHRISTCHURCH, Will be found one of the most convenient in New Zealand. THE Stock being so varied, that pur chasers may at once select any Article they can possibly require, suitable for any class of House. This will be found an IMMENSE ADYANTAGE TO COUN TRY CUSTOMERS Thus saving time, trouble and expense. 589 a
Conveyances. THE LONGBEACH COACH ! EORGE WILLCOOKS respectfully \Jf acknowledges the liberal support which he has received during the short time his Coach has been running, and soiicits a continuance of the same. The fares by Willcocks’ coach are exactly 3d. per mile ordinary fares, and lid. per mile for Saturday return. They are as under— Longbeach to Ashburton, ordinary 55., return Bs. Waterton to Ashburton, 3s. 6d. ordi nary, 6s. return. Ashton to Ashburton, 3s. ordinary, ss. return. Wheatstone to Ashburton, 2s. 6d. ordinary, 4s. return. SINGLE FARE RETURN ON SATURDAYS. The coach leaves the Booking Office, Quill’s Commercial Hotel, each day at 3.15 ; Post Office, 3.30. 292 g ECOOKSON, Wills Street, runs the . MAIL COACH from Ashburton Railway Station to Green Street, Alford Forest, and Mount Somers, every Tuesday and Friday, returning Wednesday and Saturday at 8 p.m. For Sale.
LAND. LAND. ESSRS. POYNTZ & CO. have received instructions to OFFER FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY, AN UNIMPROVED FARM of 400 Acres, in one or two lots. The land is of fair quality and situated within four miles of a Railway Station on the main line 197 g
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Useful Information. VACCINATION. By an Act of the General Assembly of New Zealand, it is made compulsory upon every parent to take his child, within six months of its birth, to the Medical Officer appointed by Government for the district, or to some qualified Medical Practitioner, to have the child vaccin ated, and on the eighth day following to take the child back again for inspection. For breach of this law a fine not exceeding 40s. may be recovered before any Bench of Magis trates. If the child be properly vaccinated, the Medical Officer or Practitioner is to give a certificate of the fact. If the child be not sus ceptible, or unfit to endure the process, another certificate is to be given, which will clear the parents of the consequences. Children, al though vaccinated, whose vaccination certifi cates are not forwarded to the Registrar of the district are still liable to a fine of 40s. Inno culation with the virus of small pox is a crime punishable by a penalty of £io, The word “ parent ” means father, mother, or other per son having the care, nurture, or custody of the child. SLAUGHTER-HOUSE LICENSES. “The Slaughter-House Act, 1877,” pro vides that “no license shall be issued in res pect of any slaughter-house situated within half a mile from the outer boundary of tiny borough,'.unless such slaughter-house has been erected, or was in course of erection for that purpose immediately before the Ist December, 1877. Ifsuchshuightcr-houseiswithintheabove described limit, application lor the license must be made to the Council of the nearest Borough. II a slaughter-house is within any County, ex cept as aforesaid, the application must be made to the Council of such county. No license, 'not being the renewal of a previously existing license, shall be issued to any person, unless public notice shall have been given by the applicant for the same, once rn each week for one month, immediately preceding the lime when such application is to be heard.” MOONLIGHT EVENINGS. The Moon at 3 days old shines till about 8 o’clock. The Moon at 6 days old shines till about half-past 10 o’clock. The Moon at 8 days old shines till nearly I o’clock in the morning. The Moon at 12 days old shines from sun down till about 4 in the morning. The Moon at 15 days old is full, and shines all night. The Moon at 18 days old rises about 9 p.m. and shines till morning. The Moon at 21 days old rises about 11 p.m. and shines till morning. The Moon at 24 days old rises about 2 a.m. and shines till morning. The Moon at 27 days old rises about 4 a.m. and shines till sunrise. THE HOUSEWIFE’S TABI.E. The following is a very valuable housewife’s table, by which persons not having scales and weights at hand may readiiy measure the article wanted to form any recipe without the trouble of weighing, allowance to be made for an extraordinary dryness or moisture of the ar ticle weighed or measured : Wheat flour, 1 pound is 1 quart. Indian meal, 1 pound 2 ounces are I quart. Butter, when soft, I pound is 1 quart. Loaf sugar, broken, I pound is I quart White sugar, powdered, I pound 1 unce are x quart. Ten eggs arc ! pound. Flour, 4 pecks are 1 bushel. Sixteen large tablespoonsful are 1 pint. Eight large teaspoonslul are 1 gill. Four large tcaspoonsful are }i gill. Two gills aie % pint. Two pints are 1 quart. Four quarts are 1 gallon. A common sized tumbler holds l /z pint. A common sized wine glass is a gill. A tca-cup is I gill. A large wine-glass is 1 gill. Forty drops are equal to I leaspoonful. Four teaspoonfuls arc equal to I tablespoon ful. REGISTRATION OF BIRTHS, MAR RIAGES, AND DEATHS. Births. —Parents and all other persons pre sent at a birth, are liable under the Act for Registration under penalty of £\o ; failing, the occupier of house in which such birth took place is liable. Births arc registered free up ;to sixty-two days, day of birth and of registra ti«n, both inclusive; afterwards, up to six months, on payment of ss. penalty, and after declaration as to truth of particulars being duly made ; and beyond six months only after conviction before a Magistrate, and on pro duction of certificate of conviction signed by Magistrate or Clerk to Bench, and within one month of such conviction. There are other provisions as to registration of children found exposed, and registration of names within one year of birth. Marriages, —Marriages must be solem nized with open doors, between eight in the morning and four in the afternoon, in the presence of two or more witnesses. Persons objecting to be married by a clergyman, can be married in a Registrar’s office by a Registrar. Persons [desirous of being married must give notice to the Registrar of the district, and take out a Marriage ‘"Certificate; but before doing so, must have resided in the district three clear days immediately proceeding the application for certificate. The fees arc for Notice and Certificate, 2s 6d; Marriage by Registrar, £1 ; and 2s 6d for Copy of Marriage Registrar. Persons wishing to be married out of the dis trict in which they live, can only do so by residing in the district in which they wish to be married for three clear days, and obtaining certificate from the Registrar of that district. And persons living in 'different districts must cither both reside for three clear days in the same district, or else obtain two Certificates, viz:—one from the Registrar of each of the districts in which they reside. Any person making false affirmation, declaration, or repre sentation before a Registrar, is guilty of mis demeanour.
Deaths. —The occupier of house in which death occurs, and all persons present at a death, are liable for the registration within thirty-one days; and failing these, the Undertaker or person so acting, under penalty of £10 ; but any of the persons liable may depute, in writing, some person acquainted with par ticulars required to attend and register ; and the person registering MOST in all cases take to the Registrar the Doctor’s Certificate of Death. In all cases of burial, the Undertaker or person so acting, must return to the Registrar within seven days, the Burial Cer tificate, duly signed by Undertaker and officiating Minister, or two householders pre sent at such burial. Undertakers not return ing such Burial Certificates within seven days are liable to a penalty of £$ : and Clergymen officiating and not signing Burial Certificates are also liable to a penalty of £s• Any person not attending to register, alter notice from Registrar is duly given, is liable to a penalty of ,£2O There are various other provisions defining powers and duties of Registrar, and imposing penalties for neglect in complying with various revisions of th>* Act. TO PRINTERS. MACHINE FOR SALE. For sale.— One Second-hand Double Demy Tape Printing MACHINE, in thorough working order, with rollers, moulds, &c., complete. This machine has been replaced by a Double Royal Wharfedale, which necessitates removal of the Double Demy Machine formerly used for printing the “ Herald ” and “ Guardian,” for hand or stearapower. Can be seen and all par ticulars obtained at our office. For a Country Office this Machine suits admirably, as it can easily be turned by hand, for which we have fitted a fly wheel and handle. Price £7O WEEKS & DIXON WANTED KNOWN —That Money can be saved by purchasing your Sta tionery and Account Rooks, for cash, at the “ Herald” and “Guardian” Whole sale Stationery Dep6t, Saunders’ Build ings, near Station.
Medical. pOR COUGHS, BRONCHITIS, FLUENZA, COLDS, &c. IN ELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED. SOWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED. SOWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED. T HE Oldest and Most Effectual COUGH REMEDY, EXTRAORDINARY TESTIMO NIALS. HER MAJESTY S GUN BOAT NETLEY. Wick, Scotland. • Dear Sir, — Having liad a most distressing and severe cough, which caused me many sleepless nights and restless days, I was recommended by his LORDSHIP the EARL of CAITHNESS to try your most invaluable Balsam of Aniseed, and I can assure you, with the first dose, I found immediate relief, even without having to suspend my various duties ; and the first small botfle com pletely cured me, therefore I have the greatest confidence in fully recommend ing it to the million. Signed, W. LINZELL, H.M.G.B. NETLEY. ■pOWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED. Duo de Montap.or writes : “ Chateau de Montabor, Aveyron. Sir,' —Having suffered for some time from an obstinate cough, accompanied with fever, continuous head-aches, and sleepless nights, I resolved after having vainly tried several other medicines, to have recourse to your BALSAM of ANISEED. I cannot resist, sir, the desire of making you acquainted with the really marvelous results which I derived from it. From the first dose I felt great relief, the bad symptoms grew feebler, the irritation of the throat was calming down, and I recovered the sleep which had nearly left me. The third dose delivered me completely, and I am now completely restored to health. Receive, sir, with the expression of my gratitude the assurance of my distinguished sentiments. DUO DE MONTABOR.” F F F F OR COUGHS, BRONCHITIS, FLUENZA, COLDS, &c. OR COUGHS, BRONCHITIS, FLUENZA, COLDS, &c. OR COUGHS, BRONCHITIS, FLUENZA, COLDS, &c. OR COUGHS, BRONCHITIS, FLUENZA, COLDS, &c. IN IN- IN- IN- POWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED. 1 “ Sir,—l have for a long time suffered from a severe cough and tried all manner of remedies. Dr. Liberecht advised POWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED; it cured me after a few days. You arc at liberty to use this letter in hopes that others may benefit by it.— I am, Sir, Yours. &c., ALBERT COUNT POTOCKI.” pOWELL’S BALSAM OF ANISEED. WILL LOOSEN the PHLEGM imme diately.—The Dean of Westminster’s Verger writes; “I was advised to try the Balsam of Ani ;eed; I did, and have found great relief. It is most comforting in allaying irritation and giving strength to the voice.” Lionel Brough, Esq., the eminent actor, writes : I think it an invaluable medicine for members of my profession, and have always recommended it to my brother and sister artistes.” 'TRULY an EXTRAORDINARY EX i PECTORaNT.— Mr. Edward M. Ullctt, of Bury, Hunts., writes to Messrs. Palmer & Son, Ramsay :—“ Having been in the habit o using Powell’s Balsam of Aniseed for a great number of years, I have great pleasure in bear ing testimony to its incomparable effects as an expectorant. I always find a single dose gives immediate relief, and a small bottle effects a perfect cure.” POWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED,— The effects of one teaspoonful taken in a little water before going to bed is extraordinary. No family should be without it in the winter. Sold by Chemists and Medicine Vendors throughout the World, is and 2s 3d per per bottle; a great saving in taking family bottles, lis each. Established over 50 years. Prepared only by THOMAS POWELL, Blackfriars Road, London. ASK for POWELL'S BALSAM of Jr\ ANISEED SOLD by all CHEMISTS and STORE KEEPERS. Observe the Trade Mark, “Lion, Net, and Mouse.”
Wholesale Agents in the Australian and New Zealand Colonies -Elliot Brothers; Eyers & Solomon ; Felton, Grimwalde, & Co. ; P. and S. Falk, Faulding & Co. , Rocke, Tompsit, & Co.; Rosenthall & Co. ; Kempthorne, Prosser, & Co.; S. Hoffenung & Co. ; Hemmons, Laws, & Co. ; Berkley, Taylor, & Co.; and all other wholesale houses. Proprietor— Thomas Powell, Blackfriars Road London. KEATINGS COUGH LOZENGES, COUGHS, ASTHMA, BRONCHITIS, ACCUMULATION OF PHLEGM. Composed of the purest articles. These Lozenges contain no opium nor any deleterious drug, therefore the most delicate can take them with perfect confidence. Their beneficial effect is speedy and certain. This old un failing family remedy is daily recommended by the most eminent Physicians. (In use nearly 60 years). MEDICAL TESTIMONY. July 25th, 1877. 22, Cold Harbour Lane, London. Sir, —Your Lozenges are excellent, and their beneficial effect most reliable. I strongly recommend them irr cases of cough and asthma. You are at liberty to state this as my opinion, formed from many years experience. J. Bringloe, M.R.C.S.L., L.S.A., L.M. Mr. T, Keating, Indian Medical Service. Dear Sir, —Having tried your Lozenges in India, I have much pleasure in testifying to their beneficial effects in cases of incipient consumption, asthma and bronchial affections. I have prescribed them largely, with the best results. W. B. G, , Apothecary. H.M.S. KEATINGS COUGH LOZENGES are sold by all Chemists, in tins of various sizes, each having the words, “Keatings’s Cough Lozenges ” engrrven on the government stamp. KEATING’S WORM TABLETS, A PURELY VEGETABLE SWEETMEAT, ooth in appearance and taste, furnishing a most agreeable method of administering the only certain remedy for INTESTINAL or THREAD WORMS. It is a perfectly safe and mild preparation, and is especially adapted for children. Sold in tins by all Chemists. Proprietor, THOS. KEATING, London, Export Chemist and Druggist. 271 c GRATEFUL—COMFORTIF G. JgPPS’S BREAKFAST COCOA. “ By a thorough knowledge of the natural laws which govern the operations of digestion and nutrition, and by a careful application oi die fine properties of well selected cocoa,' Mr. Epps has provided our breakfast tables with a delicately-flavoured beverage which may save us many heavy doctors’ bills. It is by tne judi cious use of such articles of diet, that a constitu tion may be gradually built up until strong enough to resist every tendency to disease. Hundreds of subtle maladies are floating arcond us, ready to attack wherever there is a weak point. We may escape many a fata shaft by keeping ourselves well fortified with pure blood and a properly nourished frame.” —The Ctzii Service Gazette.
SOLD ONLY IN PACKETS LABELLED JAMES EPPS AND C Homoepathic Chemists, London,
Medical. ENO’S FRUIT SALT. THE PHYSICAL BASIS OF LIFE. GOOD FOOD. Flow to enjoy good food that would other wise cause Bilious headache, disordered Stomach, Poisoned Blood, &c. —use ENO’S FRUIT SALT, A NATURAL. APERIENT. ENO’S FRUIT SALT, when taken with water, acts as a natural aperient, its simple but natural action removes all impurities, thus preserving and restoring health. If its great value in keep ing the body in health were universally known, no family should be without it. Fagged, weary, and worn OUT!!! Anyone whose duties require them to under go mental or unnatural excitement or strain — ENO’S FRUIT SALT is the best known remedy. It acts like a charm. It allays ner vous excitement, depression, aud the injurious effects of stimulants and too "rich food. Its power in aiding the digestion is most striking. It also restores the nervous system toils proper condition (by natural means). Use ENO’S FRUIT SALT. You cannot overstate its great value in keeping the blood pure and free from disease. ENO versus STIMULANTS. An in sufficient amount of exercise frequently deranges the liver. ENO’S FRUIT SALT is peculiarly adapted for any constitutional weak ness of the liver. A world of woes is avoided by those who keep and use ENO’S FRUIT SALT. —“All our customers for Eno’s Salt would not be without it upon any consideration, they having received so much benefit from it.— Wood Brothers, Chemists, Jersey, 1578.” Every travelling trunk and HOUSEHOLD in the world ought to contain a Bottle of ENO’S FRUIT SALT, prepared from Sound, Ripe Fruit, as a Health giving, Cooling, Sparkling, and Invigorating Beverage for any Season. It is the best Pre ventive and Cure for Biliousness, Sick Head ache, Skin Eruptions, Impure Blocd, Fevers, Pimples on the Face, Giddiness Feverishness, Mental Depression, Want of Appetite, Sour ness of Stomach, Constipation, Vomiting, Thirst, &.C., and to remove the effects of errors in Eating and Drinking. ENO’S FRUIT SALT.— From the Rev, Dr Hurst, Vicar of Collorly : —“I have nsed your Fruit Salt for many years, and have verified your statements. The thanks of the public arc due to you for your unceasing efforts to relieve suffering humanity. Long may you live to be a blessing to the world.” ENO’S FRUIT SALT.—“After suffering for nearly two and a half years from severe headache and disordered stomach, and after trying almost everything and spending much money without finding any benefit, I was recommended by a friend to fry END'S FRUIT SALT, and before I had finished one bottle I found it doing me a great deal of good, and now I am restored to ray usual health; and others I know that have tried it have not enjoyed such good health for years.—Yours most truly, Robert Humphreys, Post Office, Barrasford.” Agents for New Zealand, MESSRS. KEMPTHORNE, PROSSER, AND CO. VALUABLE DISCOVERY for the HAIR. A very nicely perfumed Hairdressing, called THE MEXICAN HAIR RE NEWER, now being sold by most Che mists and perfumers througout the coun try, at 3s. 6d. per bottle, is fast super ceding all the old restorers and dyes for the purpose .of changing grey or white hair to its natural original color, for it will positively restore the hair in every case of greyness to its original color, with out dyeing it or leaving that offensive smell which most of the hair preparations of the day do. This preparation has never been known to fail in restoring the hair to its natural color and gloss in from eight to twelve clays. It promotes growth and prevents the hair falling out, eradicating dandruff, and leaving the scalp in a clean, healthy condition. It imparts peculiar vitality to the roots of the hair, restoring it to its youthful freshness and vigor. Daily applications of this preparation for a week or two will surely restore faded, grey, or white hair to its natural color and richness. It is not a dye, nor does it con tain any coloring matter or offensive substance whatever. Hence it does not soil the hands, the scalp, or even white linen, but produces the color within the substance of the hair. Read the follow ing from .Mr. Nathan Berry, Chemist, Walkden : “One of ray customers told me the other clay he had had grey hair for thirty-five years, and after using one bottle of the Mexican Hair Renewer I sold him, it was restored to and kept its natural color.” It may be had of any respectable Chemist, Perfumer, or Dealer in toilet articles in the kingdom, at 3s. fid. per bottle. —Prepared by HENRY C. GALLUP, No. 493, Oxford street, London.
COCKLE’S ANTIBILIOUS PILLS— These Pills consist of a careful and peculiar admixture of the best and mild e)t vegetable aperients, with the pure ex t;act of the flowers of the camomile. They will be found a most efficacious remedy for derangement of the digestive organs, and for torpid action of the liver and bowels, which produce indigestion and the several varieties of bilious and liver complaints. They speedily remove the irritation and feverish state of the stomach, allay spasm, correct the morbid condition of the liver and organs subser vient to digestion, promote a due and healthy secretion of bile, and relieve the constitution of all gouty matter and other impurities, which, by circulating in the blood, most injuriously affect the action of the kidneys ; thus, by removing the causes productive of so much discomfort, they restore the energies of both body and mind. To those who indulge in the luxuries of the table these pills will prove highly useful, occasioning no pain in their action, unless they meet with an unusual quantity of acrid bile and acid matter in the stomach and bowels. To Europeans on their arrival in India or China they are recommended as a preservative against the fatal disorders peculiar to tropical climates. Their occasional use, if com bined with the strictest attention to diet, will be frequently found to remove at once, by their influence over the secre tions, that congestive and unhealthy con dition of the liver which is so often the earliest antecedent of severe febrile and constitutional disturbance. It must be understood that these pills are not recommended as containing any new or dangerously active ingredients; on the contrary, they are characterised by a remarkable simplicity of combination, and whatever merit they may be found to possess depends as much upon the selec tion of pure drugs, and the unusual labor and attention bestowed upon their subse quent preparation, as upon the acknow ledged peculiarity of their composition. They are not recommended as a panacea, nor are they adapted to all complaints; but as a mild and efficacious aperient and tonic in the various forms of indigestion, it will not, perhaps, be an exaggeration to state that they have been resorted to under all systems of diet, changes of cli mate, or atmospheric alternations with an extraordinary degree of success for upwards of seventy-eight years. This celebrated family aperient may be had throughout the United Kingdom in boxes at Is 2s 9d, 4s 6d, and lls Od, as well as in India, China, New Zealand, and he Australian Colonies.
Business Notices 82T THIS ADVERTISEMENT SHOULD BE CAREFULLY READ AND RE MEMBERED BY EVERYONE IN TERESTED IN FENCING. THE PATENT OYAL SAMSON FENCE 1 Has now been before the public for four years, and during that time 5,000 TONS HAVE BEEN SOLD, Giving very great satisfaction, in proof of which we hold numerous testimonials from well-known colonists ; and the demand is daily increasing to such an extent, that numerous spurious imitations have lately been introduced in the various markets of Australia and New Zealand, for the sole purpose of damaging the reputation of the Patent Oval Samson Wire. The Samson Wire Was patented and introduced four years ago in Victoria, New Sonth Wales, Queensland, and New Zealand ; and the principal claim set fourth was its being made Oval to prevent fraud. Tet, in.the face of these patents, firms—many of rcspecaltry standing—have, for the sake of a paltry commission, lent themselves to the intro duction of various spurious imitations, which render them liable to actions at law, and annoyance and disappointment to the users. We would point out to intending pur chasers that any persen erecting. Oval Wire Fences, other than the Patent Oval Sam son, renders himself liable for damages. The Patent Acts on this point are very explicit; therefore, after this notice no excuse can be made. Wehare had instances brought under our notice where soraepersonshave been so un principled as to mix the Spurious Oval Wire amongst the Patent Oval Samson in order to make a sale, and damage the the reputation of the genuine article. We have a great aversion to take legal proceedings in this matter, but shall be compelled to, in self-defence, unless these practices are at once stopped. The public, when purchasing, are there fore cautioned to see that each coil bears a tin tally thus : PATENT OVAL SAMSON WIRE,
IN OVAL ; And the Patentee’s Tally or Trad® Mark : MB. R IN PADLOCK. Manufactured by the Whitecross Wire Company, Warrington, England. By using the Patent Oval you get a better and cheaper fence than any other, and the best proofs are the imitations already referred to. je®-A comprehensive circular as to its advantages, with numerous testimonials from well-known colonists, will be posted to any address on application. The state Forests of Victoria are fenced with the Patent Oval Samson Fence 'Wire; the, one at Dookie is, without doubt, the best Wire Fence in-Australia; and people come from great distances to see it. PRICES GREATLY REDUCED. ADDRESS:— M Lean Bros. & Rigg, IMPORTER , 69 ELIZABETH STREET, MELBOURNE. TRADE MARK ; M B E IN PADLOCK. We undertake through our agents, to deliver the Patent Oval Samson Wire at any port in Australia or New Zealand, either direct from England or Melbourne. Inquiries by telegram promptly answered. REWARD.—Fencers throughout the Colonies who can give information as to the erection of Oval Wire Fences, other than the Patent Oval Samson Wire, will find it to their advantage to communicate with Messrs. M’Lean Brothers and Rigg, 69 Elizabeth Street Melbourne. THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. in the Country are Particularly requested to communicate with the Publishers if their papers are not properly addressed. The number of Sub scribers has increased so rapidly that un less great care is taken in giving orders as to address and how to be sent, the papers may be left at the wrong place. Ail order arill receive our prompt attention. WEEKS AND DIXON, Proprietors. M |
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