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FEOM OUE OWN CORRESPONDENT. Wellington, Oct. 13. Messrs Shephard and Stewart are both in difficulties with their constituents, who naturally complain of their broken pro mises. This, of course, is not at all likely to affect Mr Shephard, but may have some influence on Mr Stewart. At present parties are divided so equally that one man can turn the scale either way. The three Maori members take a deal of shep herding) and Shepherd takes a deal of promising. It takes all Sir George Grey’s best coaching to persuade the young members .that it is right to stonewall the measures they were sent to support. It is probable that a little of the real truth as to our finance niay be allowed to leak out to-morrow, and it should have some effect upon the votes of men who care anything about the colony. Neither Mr Pyke nor Mr Stewart were at the Opposition dinner on Saturday, although the ‘ ‘ Chronicle ” says the former made an excellent speech there, and also assures its readers that they may expect a majority of eleven in favor of Macandrew’s no-confidence motion.

A Conflict.

Hens are devils incarnate. Capt. Beeks lays down this proposition not with the view of inviting discussion, but as an axiom, which his individual experience has taught him, is as immutable and un changeable as time. Captain Seeks had, with infinite labor and pains, contrived to raise a few strawberries, some nice young peas, and other vegetables, and fondly anticipated how in a few days he would sit down with the produce of his own garden before him, like other “ horny handed sons of toil.” He was just settling himself for an afternoon nap. when the partner of his joys happened to glance out of the window into the garden and exclaimed, “ Drat ! them hens.”

Captain Seeks was on his feet in an instant. “ Somebody’s left the gate open and let them in,” said he ; “ blast ’em,” and with that he started on a run for the garden, loading himself with brick-bats on the way. Setting the gate ajar, he tried to persuade the hens to leave the enclosure, but instead they scampered to the other end of the garden, cackling like mad. After performing this operation several times. Captain Seeks, now losing control over his temper, fired a brick at them, and succeeded in demolishing a dozen young cabbage plants. Growing desperate at the havoc he had made, and regardless of consequences, he fired his arsenal of bricks, one after another in quick succession, at the hens. This time he was successful in—missing the hens ; also, in breaking off two or three palings, smashing the glass of the hot-bed, and nearly driving a hole through Dr Bullett, who had looked over the fence to see what was going on. Dr Bullett, of course, went “to see a man. ” In his excitement Captain Beeks hastily made a few obser vations concerning ornithology and the specimens before him, which were, on the whole, more remarakable for their com-

pact sincerity than for their strict ad —herence to. the technicalities of scientific Rallying once more, after nearly wrenching his arm and neck from his body in his efforts to convert the wheel barrow into a projectile, he made a final rush at the cackling hens. He ducked his head at the arbour in going under, but did not make sufficient allowance for momentum. It caught him on the crown of his head, and —he sat down suddenly— on the upturned rake. Whether he was turning over mentally what effect Chand ler’s appointment would have on the Herzegovinian disturbance ; or whether the northern portion of Alaska would be a “nice cool place to sit down and rest” will remain for ever a dark and hidden mystery, but as he was moving impetu ously away from the solemn scene, he might have been heard to scream : “ Schiedam ends with two ll’s.”

TueSdaV, 'October 14, 1879.]

THfe ASHBURTON GUARDIAN'.

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Public Notices. NOTICE. THE Public are respectfully reminded that the undersigned business houses agreed in June last to close at 6 p.m., sharp, for the benefit of employes, •who would earnestly invite customers to do their purchasing in good time, in order to adhere to the rule. We, the undersigned, do hereby agree to close our respective places of business, on and after Monday, 23td June, 1879, at the hour of 6 o’clock every evening, except Saturday, for the benefit of our employes. . . (Signed) ORR & Co. T. R. HODDER & Co. FRIEDLANDER BROS. HALLEN STEIN BROS. & Co. per W. Sparrow. 96 D. WILLIAMSON & Co. THE ASHB UR2 ON G UARDIAN 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 aiid how to be sent, the papers may be left at the wrong place. All orders will receive our prompt attention. WEEKS AND DIXON, Proprietors. ■ October 13,1879. , REAPERS AND BINDERS. THE Undersigned having been ap ' pointed agent for the sale of M‘Cormick’s and W. A. Wood’s Reapers and Binders, is now prepared to treat with those who will want them for the coming season. • • FREDK. PAYITT, Jjssa---88 East street, Ashburton.



j Public Notices. JUST ARRIVED— SECOND SHIPMENT OF STATIONERY, DIRECT FROM THE MANUFACTORY. Now Opening Up.



To Meet the Requirements of the County of Ashburton, WEEKS AND 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. Full particulars in Printed Lists. Commercial and Law Stationery Notepapers in great variety Envelopes of the newest styles Inkstands and Bottles Pens and Penholders Pencils and Pencilcases Account and Pocket Books, Etc. Wholesale and Retail. WEEKS AND DIXON, Saunders’ Buildings, East Street CASES STATIONERY 2 BALES PAPER ashbvrton.



Business Notices. SEALY BROS., NURSERYMEN AND SEEDSMEN, BEG to thank their friends and the public of Ashburton for the liberal support accorded them during the past five years, and to intimate that they HAVE OPENED new business premises in East Street near the Bank of New Zealand, whore they will be prepared to supply Agricul tural and Garden Seeds of every descrip tion. SEALY BROS., NURSERYMEN AND SEEDSMEN, EAST STREET. The facilities we possess for testing the quality of all Seeds offered by us, and our desire to extend this branch of our busi ness, will be a sufficient guarantee that all Seeds offered by us will be such as will give the utmost satisfaction. SEALY~BROS., THE ASHBURTON NURSERY, BEACH ROAD, MOORE STREET. 30Ga NEW 'JUILORING ESTABLISHMENT, THE TRIANGLE, Wakanui Iload, near H. M. Jones’. G. J. F. LUBLOW, PRACTICAL TAILOR AND HABIT MAKER, Begs to announce to the public of Ashbur ton and the surrounding district that he HAS COMMENCED BUSINESS. , and is prepared to execute orders equal to anything in the Colony. One trial will be sufficient as to Fit, Style, and Workmanship. Dress Suits, in various styles, and latest fashions. I weed Suits of every kind in latest styles. Fancy Coatings and Vest ings. Cord Pants; Trousers strapped and cuffed. A good assortment of Tweeds and Cloth in Stock.



Reasonable Prices will be charged, and satisfaction guaranteed. i£g„Note the address — G. J. F. LUBLOW, Wakanux Road, Ashburton. 283 a Gasfitters, &c. PUBLIC NOTICE. nnRADESMEN and others who intend { I using the Ashburton Gas Company's Gas should give their orders at once f have their premises fitted with Gas Fittings, to ensure no delay when the Gas s io brought into the town. . J. C. DOLMAN, J LICENSED GASFITTER, Plumber, Locksmith, Whitesmith, Bell 1 hanger, Zinc and Tin-plate Worker, Hot and Cold Water Engineer, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. N.B.—Artesian Wells sunk and Pumj £ fitted and repaired ; O. G. Guttering fixer at Current Rates. Electric Bolls supplied and fitted. Orders punctually attended to in town and country. 812 Fruiterers, &c. rp A Y I S O N, GREENGROCER AND FRUITERER, HAS ON SJ.LE- Onions, Good Potatoes, Carrots, Parsnips, Turnips, Herbs. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL, (Next to Fowler, Grocer) TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON ?<;:> Cabinetmakers. TINWALD FURNITURE DEPOT. H A R L E S RADER CABINET MAKER, FURNITURE DEALER, &c. Venetian and other Blinds, Curtain Poles, Oxford and other Picture Frames made to order. Repairs Executed with Despatch. Note the Address— Great South Road, Tinwaj.d, (Next to Mr. Prettejohn’s, Shoe Makei 28t Public Notices. IN BANKRUPTCY. N is a OTICE—The “ Ashburton Hkrald” Gazette for all notices under the Debtors and Creditors Acts. GO FARMERS. —Do not neglect to Read the Agricultural Papers appearing in the “Ashburton Guardian.”



Public Notice. NEW TRI-WEEKLY MORNING PAPER. JWikvton (ftuavdian. PRICE—TWOPENCE ! rURLLSUEI) ON TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS, and SATURDAYS. The size of the Guardian will be Six pages demy for the present, ponding the arrival of suitable machinery, when it will take the same size permanently as the Christchurch Press. The Guardian is intended to meet the want in the County of Ashburton of a paper specially devoted to the agricultural and pastoral interests. It comes into existence in response to the expressed desire of a numerous section of the influen tial farmers, merchants, and other settlers in the country dristricts, and it purposes to supply an excellent compendium of the news of the day, derived from the most trustworthy sources. have been made with able correspondents in every district in the County to supply intelligence of all events of interest oc curing in their locality, while advantage will also bo taken of the great facilities now given by the telegraph for securing the latest news from all parts of the colony, and, through Reuter’s Agency, of sum maries of intelligence from all parts of the world. Special attention will bo given in the Guardian’s columns of matters of interest to agriculturalists, and no pains will be spared to make the Paper an indispensable item in the economy of the Ashburton farmer’s household and a welcome guest at every fireside. Travelling reporters have been retained,



who will personally visit the various dis tricts ; and arrangements have been made whereby reports upon the condition and progress of the crops, Ac., written by men with a practical knowledge of the subjects on which they write, will be secured. On this point it may bo mentioned that papers have been secured written by some of the ablest and most practical pens in the colony on subjects of moment to the farmer ; and these will appear in regular succession. The Guardian will be thoroughly inde pendent, and appears with its hands untied, and in no way trammelled by the influence of any party, its aim being, while the progress of the farming interest in the County has first place in its desires, to secure the greatest good for the greatest number. In politics it will give an honest support to thoroughly Liberal measures, and will be loyal to any Government, who, having the country’s confidence, is prepared to legislate upon a wise and liberal platform, and is capable of administering public affairs with prudence, honesty, and ability. The price of the Ashburton Guardian will be Single Copy : 2d. Terms to subscribers : In advance. Hooked. Quarterly t>s. ••• 7s. Half-yearly 12s. ... 14s. Yearly 245. ... 235. Advertising terms on application at the Office. Subscribers should order the “Guardian” at once, as the quarter commenced on the Ist October. WEEKS AND DIX ON, PROPRIETORS. Publishing Office, East Street, Ashburton.



Auction Sales. V. R. THIS DAY, TINWALD SALE YARDS. UNDER DISTRAINT. 3 DRAUGHT MORSES, HARNESS, DRAY, AND FARM IMPLE MENTS. 171DMIST0N BROS. & (SUNDRY •will sell by public auction at the Tinwald Sale Yards, on TUESDAY, 14th October, by order of the Bailiff of the R. M. Court— -3 Draught Horses, Harness 1 Sydney Dray 1 Double and 1 Single Plough 1 Set Harrows, Ac., Ac., Ac. No Reserve. Sale at 12 o’clock. EDMISTON BROS. & G UNDRY, 95—559 a Auctioneers. TUESDAY, i4’l'h OCTOBER. Messrs, acland, Campbell, & CO. have received instructions to sell by public auction that Valuable RURAL SECTION, No. 244, (Tinwald), (containing ,J-Acre), and substantially built 4-roonied House. Sale on the ground. ACLAND, CAMPBELL, & CO., 554a —79 Auctioneers. J. E. Buchanan &jCo„ AUCTIONEERS, / Land & Estate Agents, ASHBURTON.



J Jl-K Proprietors wish t call -L to their LAND AND ESTATE DI ? In this Department Farms or Sold, and Stock, Plant, outgoing or incoming tenai General Land Business carefully exe cuted. • l if 11 on AT? ENT. e Leased valued for Sales of Stock, Merchandise, and Genera Effects are held every Saturday, at the Auctioneers’ Rooms, and Yards adjoining. MR. BUCHANAN Attends the Ashburton and Tinwald Yards on Sale days, for the Sale of every Description of Stock. WEEKLY SALES EVERY SATUR DAY, at 12.30. uction Rooms and Yards Havelock Street. ohr 04 Business Announcements. FARMERS ! FARMERS ! FARMERS ! R. McKERROW & 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 Corn Sacks, Wool Packs, &c. , for Sale, at lowest current prices. R. McKERROW & CO., G RAIN MERCIIAN T RAKAIA. CO 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.



YOUNG IYANHOE. OUNG IVAN HUE, by Old Ivanhoe, by Sir Walter Scott, out of London Maggie—Sir Walter Scott, by Clydcboy, took first prize as best horse at Exhibition at London in 1802, gold medal at Sterling, and twice first at Glasgow, and several other first prizes. London Maggie took first prize as best three year old mare af Exhibition at London in 1862 and first ■ prize wherever shown. Ivanhoe took first prize at Glasgow as a two year old, was bought for 1100 guineas, and imported to New Zealand. Young Ivanhoe, out of Grey Maggie (imported), out of Blossom, by Ruther glen—by Caledonian, and has taken first prize as a two year old at Timaru, and first prize when next shown as a five year old at Timaru. Young Ivanhoe will travel the South Rakaia, Chertscy, and Mount Hutt dis tricts. For further particulars see cards. THE THOROUGHBRED ARAB ENTIRE BLUELIGHT WILL TRAVEL the Ashburton Dis trict this season. For particulars see future advertisement. 53 WINTER & FRTEDLANDER. ROBERT PATTON, 52 Melhven.



187 ON TO STAND T-iBIS S S'Qu.-JON ffiICES. THOROUGHB] T YOUN» mASUCER, b#. Tradjcer, m See Young TjjiCicer was’ bredj&iy W. C. Webb, E( IqT, H* is M rich dark Amding fG%ands g&SFh with immerse bone and substance for make ayjPr shape Ji|a by the Kst hard anywhere. j*Ycil^^i^ducejfci^rising 5 ex- mar omage leeisps;, payable on -Loou ; rvi Pony, 3ST Also, t]jlW3rey Er n Will travltl wilh the eftyo horse Young Traducer/WSTlistrict df Ashburton during the season/ GocxTpadt care takci^jbut ROBI 39 week. Every responsibility. LITTLE, Proprietor. THOROUGHBRED ENTIRE COLT Of the Traducf.r Blood. To Travel this Season the ASHBURTON AND WAKANUI Districts, See future Advertisements for Particulars, S. H. FOWLER & CO„ Proprietors, 504a —20 Winslow. THE IMPORTED DRAUGHT HORSE.



BILLY FAIRPLAY, WILL STAND at Ede’s Horse Bazaar, Ashburton, and Travel Wakanui and Longbeach Districts. Terms —£5 55., payable Ist January, 1880. Groomage— -55., payable first time of service. Particulars see cards. —Apply 5.15a —03 H EDE. THE ENTIRE HORSE, ADMIRAL ’yy'lLL Travel as follows ; Monday—Mount Somers Road to Spread Eagle, and thence to Cameron’s Tuesday North side of Ashburton River to Cookson’s, Ashburton Wednesday—Beach Road to Wakanui Homestead Thursday—Wakanui Road to Cookson’s, Ashburton Friday—Tinwald to Wheatsheaf, stop ping at Fleming’s Saturday Down Winslow Road to Cookson’s. WM. C. AVEBB, 552 a Riccarton. rjMiE STUD NOTICE. THOROUGHBRED HORSE T R I B U N E, By Traducer, dam Azucena. Will Travel the Ashburton district as usual. Apply Groom in charge. .



Wants. TIT ANTED, Several FIRST-CLASS W PLOUGHMEN. i JOHN GRIGG. j Longbeach, October 7, 1879. 80 W' ANTED, aTyoo(l Second WAITER; also, a LAUNDRESS. Apply at Q mil’s Commercial Hotel. 90 \AT ANTED, a Married Couple, without ■ * incumbrance, for a Station ; also, a Single Woman, as Cook. Apply to W. R. Boyle, Moore Street. 91 WAKANUI SCHOOL. WANTED, a SCHOOLMISTRESS, for the Wakanui School. Salaiy, as per Government scale. Duties to com mence at once. Applications, with testi monials, to be sent in to the undersigned not later than the 17th inst. A. G. EARLE, 73 Chairman School Committee. To Let. TO LET, O TATIONERS’ SHOP, recently oocu- IO Pied by Mr. J. Y. Ward. This Shop is fitted up in a very com plete manner, and four comfortable dwel ling rooms are attached. 70 SAUNDERS BROS. For Sale. FOR SALE, NUMBER of Light and Draught HORSES. 71 SAUNDERS BROS. Meetings. ALFORD FOREST ROAD. A PUBLIC MEETING of the Rate- J\ payers in the Forks will take place in the Forks Schoolroom on Tuesday, 21st inst., at 7 o’clock p.m., for the pmpose of considering the best steps to take for River Protective Works. Mr W. C. Walker, County Chairman, will be present. All interested in this important matter are requested to attend. CHAS. REID, Chairman Upper Ashburton Road Board. Westerfield, 13th Oct., 1879. 92 Tenders. Public Notices. SADDLE MARE LOST. LOST, from Tinwald, on Sunday, the 28th September, a Light Bay Saddle MARE, aged ; shod all round. Any one giving information of her whereabouts, or bringing the same to Mr. Francis Shearer, Millwright, Tinwald, will re ceive TEN SHILLINGS Reward; and any one detaining the same after this date will be prosecuted. WILLIAM BANKS, 81 Hinds Forks. NORTH ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that Mr. Francis George Parky Leach has been duly appointed Valuer for the above District, for the purposes of “ The Rating Act, 1876. ” FOOKS * SON, 89 Surveyors to the Board. UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. rpHE above Board have appointed Mr. J- G. F. P. Leach as the Valuator for the District for the Year 1880. CHARLES REED, 80 Chairman of the Board. ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. HINDS POUND. *'VT OTICE is hereby given that Mr Robert Little "has been appointed Poundkeeper for this Pound ; and the said Pound is opened for business on and after the 15th instant. W. C. WALKER, Chairman. Ashburton, October 11, 1879. 550a—94 V. R. rnHE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN g (County Agricultural and Sporting Recorder) is a GAZETTE for all Notices under The Debtors and Creditors Acts. October G, 1879. TO SHEARERS. will Commence at Anama Station on the Ist November. 87 W. S. PETER. NEW ZEAI.AND WESLEYAN, Published Monthly. JUST ARRIVED, the “ New Zealand Wesleyan ” for October. Price Cd Sold at the Herald Ofice, East Street. WEEKS AND DIXON, Agents.