and the most ultra-conservatism of the sacred rights of all who have once tasted the sweets of any Government office. (to be continued. )

PARLIAMENTARY.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. Friday, Aug. 6 EVENING SITTING. The House resumed at 7.30. On the motion for going into Committee of Supply, The Hon. R. Oliver delivered his Pub lic Works Statement. After which Mr. Macandrew, in suggesting that the House do now adjourn, and referring to the statement just made, said he was disappointed, but not greatly surprised. Had the late Government been allowed ' to remain in office he believed that no interruption would have taken place in the prosecution of the the Public Works . policy of 1870. 'The Hoh. J. Hall said he hoped that hon. members would, in the discussion that iriust necessarily ensue, show how it was possible to go on with their Public Works policy as they had been doing years ago. There was this difference between their present position and that of the pre . ceding two years. They knew the real state of affairs now, whereas two years ago they did not. Mr.. Ireland desired that the Govern ment would state what it proposed to do about the Kelso line. He been told that.the Public Works Statement would inform him, but the line was not men tioned. The Hon. E. Oliver said that the hon. member was not singular in his desire for information of this kind. It was impos sible for them to fulfil one half of the pro mises made regarding the prosecution of a railway. They would just have to wait on and see what the development of events .would bring about. Mr. Barron directed attention to a motion standing in his name, re the with drawal of the subsidies to local bodies, which had lapsed. He concluded by mov ing that these subsidies be paid up to the end of 1881.

Mr. Pyke said that he could see no reason whatever why the Government should delay giving the House informa tion on the subject of its intentions re garding subsidies. The present state of matters was exercising a most injurious effect on the colony generally. Local bodies were, in view of the present uncertain state of matters, debarred from prosecut ing necessary works. Until the Financial Arrangements Act was repealed, the sub sidies would have to be paid. The Hon. G. McLean asked where the money to pay these subsidies was to be got ? There was a deficiency of L 215,000, and if they added L 275,000 for subsidies, . that would make a total deficiency of L 500,000. The country could stand no more taxation.

The Hon. Major Atkinson said it w r as no breach of faith on the part of the Go ■■ vernment in suspending these subsidies, as fair warning had been given to them. Local bodies were part and parcel of the Government of the country, and it was . quite impossible to meet the demand for , these subsidies unless there were more taxation imposed. Last year they had full notice that these subsidies would he stopped. There was not, as a matter of fact, any subsidy due up to next June, the same having been paid up to 30th June last. He regretted the necessity for stopping these subsidies, but he did not sympathise with those bodies who had entered into large engagements on the faith of these subsidies. There was timely ■ warning of their probable suspension. He advised that the motion should be with drawn, as the payment of subsidies simply meant additional taxation. Mr. Pyke and Major Harris were of opinion that a direct breach of faith had been committed, as it was understood ~ that the subsidies were to be paid for five years. On the motion of the Hon. J. Hall, the House adjourned at 9.15. Monday, August 9. The House met at 2.30. • ■ Mr. Hall announced that the Governor < had intimated to him his acceptance of ■' the Governorship of the Cape Colony, and r ' that he would leave New Zealand at the end of this or the beginning of next . month. His successor will be Sir Arthur Gordon,, present Governor of Fiji. Mr. Hall, in moving that the House sit on Fridays and Mondays, at 11 a.m., dur ing the remainder of the session, stated /..■that: Government had determined upon > dropping certain measures of less impor tance, to enable others to be gone on - with. The ones they proposed dropping were the Town Districts Bill, Fisheries Bill, Education Reserves Amendment Bill, Public Entertainments Prohibition Bill, '■ Cemeteries Bill, New Zealand University Reserves Bill, Canterbury River Act Amendment Bill, Auctioneers Bill, Fire and Marine Insurance Companies Bill, Gaming and Lotteries Bill, Peace Preser ‘ yation Bill, and these, in due course, he would ask to be discharged from the Order Paper. It was proposed to deal with the following at next morning sit ting Counties Act Amendment Bill, High School Reserve Bill, Joint Stock Company’s Act, 1860, Amend , ment Bill, Dogs Registration Bill, Brands , and Branding Bill, Fencing Bill, Im pounding Bill, Thames Water Supply - Transfer Bill, and the Rabbit Nuisance Bill. Tne next class Government called “ desirable ’’ Bills, including some of the Native Bills, the Licensing Bill, Repre sentation Bill, Regulation of Local Elec tions Bill, and the Corrupt Practices Pre vention Bill. The course taken with these would depend upon what was done with the Licensing Bill. He looked upon it as a very useful measure, but he could make no promises reparding it. With regard to the Representations Bill, he had heard many members express an opinion that it was undesirable to proceed with it this session. That, however was not his opinion. For very many reasons he thought it desirable that the Bill should he pushed on this session. The Govern ment were anxious this should be done, but it would depend entirely upon the House whether it passed or not. He would take the earliest opportunity for moving its second reading, and then it would be seen whether it would be necessary to drop it. Upon this would depend the Regulation of Elec tions and Corrupt Practices Bill, as ■ if the Representation Bill was not passed this session, the other two would have to be postponed until next . session. With regard to the Native Bills, , Government scarcely hoped they would all ; become law this session. The next class / .comprised Bills which were absolutely essential finance measures for placing the finances of the colony on a sound footing. These must be dealt with this session. They were —The Property Assessment Act Amendment Bill, the Boer Duty Bill, the Deceased Persons Estate Duties Bill, the Local Public Works Bill, and the ./; Rating Act, 1876, Amendment Bill. The motion was then put and carried. On the motion for going into Commit tee of Stipply, Messrs. Shrimski, Ireland, Jones, Ham lin, and Pyke spoke of the injustice pro posed to be done to their several districts in the matter of public works, and urged Government to make more liberal pro vision therefor, a The debate was interrupted by the 6.30 adjournment.

TELEGRAPHIC.

LATEST FROM EUROPE.

(Reuter’s Telegrams.) London, Aug. 5. The market rate of discount is -.V loworr

Arrived—Nebo and Star of India from Lyttelton ; Hermana and Wellington, from Port Chalmers.

Messrs. Money, Wigram and Co.’s steamer sailed from Ply mouth to-day. The total reserve in notes and bullion in the Bank of England is L 15,500,000. The market rate of discount is one-half per cent, below bank rate. The Australian cricketers commenced a match to-day against eighteen of the Hunslet Club, at Hunslet, near Leeds. The Home team went in first and scored 75 runs. The Australians then went in, and were all disposed of for 65, the bowling of the Hunslet men being dead on the wicket, and doing great execution. The weather was showery during the day, and the ground was consequently dead. August 6.

Sir Hercules Robinson will, it is stated, succeed Sir Bartle Frere as Governor of Cape Colony. . The Right Hon. W. E. Forster, Chief Secretary for Ireland, made a speech in the House of Commons to-day, in the course of which he said he regretted the rejection of the Irish Tenants’ Compensa tion Bill by the House of Lords ; but trusted that the favorable harvest pros pects would alleviate the condition of the farmers. He appealed to members to use their influence to prevent disorders, in consequence of the rejection of the Bill. Troops have been ordered to Ireland, as disturbances are feared.

The Right Hon. Mr. Gladstone still continues to make satisfactory progress, and goes to his Hawarden estate in a few days. He will, in all probability, appear in Parliament before the proroga tion takes place. Official confirmation has been received regarding the evacuation of Cabul. Gene ral Roberts marches to-morrow, and the other British troops will bo withdrawn from Gundamuk.

In the House of Commons the Hon. W. E. Forster, Chief Secretary for Ireland, stated, in answer to a question, that it was not expected that any disorder would take place consequent on the removal of troops from Ireland, as other regiments would be sent to occupy districts where agrarian outrages had been committed, in order to replace the drafts for India. Aug. 7- The total quantity of wheat afloat for Great Britain is 16,701 quarters. Consols, 98£ ; Australian mutton tallow 365. 6d. ; beef tallow, 345. 6d. ; Adelaide flour, ex warehouse, 365. 6d. ; Adelaide wheat, ex warehouse, 48a. 6d. ; New Zea land wheat, c.f.i. 425.

The steamship Northumberland arrived at Plymouth yesterday from London. Lord Claud Hamilton has defeated Mr. Samuel Plimsoll for,Liverpool in the elec tion for a seat in Parliament. It is announced that Sir Arthur Gor don, Governor of Fiji, has been appointed Governor of New Zealand, and that Major George Cumine Strachan, Governor of Tasmania, will act as deputy at the Cape until the arrival of Sir Hercules Robinson from New Zealand.

The mails via Brindisi, per Orient Com pany’s steamer Cotopaxi, were delivered to-day. The steamer Cuzco, belonging to the Orient Company, sailed from Plymouth to-day for Australia. The cricket match Australians v. Eighteen of Hunslett, near Leeds, was resumed to-day. The home team went in for their second innings, and were all out for 93 runs. The Australians then went in for their second innings, and lost two wickets for 94 runs. Bannerman was caught out for 55 runs. The Australian team won the match by eight wickets. Harvest operations in England have commenced. Athens, Aug. 5. The army reserve has been called out in consequence of the warlike preparations now being made by Turkey. New York, Aug. 7. Dr. Tanner has finished his forty days’ fast, and is now in a very emaciated and exhausted condition. Calcutta, August 5. A messenger reports having seen Ayoub Khan’s forces on Sunday at Sangbar, but in consequence of heavy losses, Ayoub hesitates making an attack on Candahar. No further intelligence has been received regarding General Phayre’s, advance. Orders have been issued to evacuate Cabul in one week. AUSTRALIAN. {Per Reuter's Agency.) Melbourne, Aug. 6. The Kelly inquiry has commenced at Beechworth. Mr. Gaunson claimed a re mand, which was refused. Mclntyre was examined, after which the Court ad journed. The Government have quashed the Commission which was appointed to in quire into the M. W. Ford and Bain railway works case. Melbourne, Aug. 7. Government have decided to issue shortly the balance of the last loan. Melbourne, Aug. 9. The Governors of all the Australian colonies have accepted an invitation to be present at the opening of the Exhibition. Sir Hercules Robinson has, of course, been obliged to decline. Captain Payne, harbormaster, has been suspended from his position for neglecting to notify the removal of the fog horn from the harbor. . Adelaide, Aug. 9. The P. and 0. Company’s steamer Malivaandthe Orient Company’s Chim borazo have arrived. Sydney, Aug. 6. Hennessy’s brandy, in bulk, quarters, 10s. 3d. to 10s. 6d. ; kerosene. Diamond, la. to Is. Bd. per gallon ; New Zea land wheat, per bushel, 3s. 9d.; Now Zea land oats, per 401b5., 2s. to 2s. 3d.; maize, per 601b5., 2s. 2d. It is stated that the Hon. Saul Samuel, Postmaster - General, will accept the Agent-Generalship in London. Last night the steamer Omeo was ob served signalling, as if in distress, off Newcastle, and has not been seen since. Great anxiety is felt for her safety. Sailed—Wakatipu, for Wellington, on August 4, and Te Anau, for New Zealand, on the sth, Sydney, Aug. 7. The steamship Omeo has arrived safely at Newcastle. The captain reports that she was struck by a sea and her engines were disabled owing to a hawser fouling her propeller. She weathered the storm with difficulty under canvas. A clerk in the Lands Department who was sent to the bank yesterday for L7OO has disappeared, INTBRPROYINCIAL. {Per Press Association. ) Grahamstown, Aug. 9. The body of the man Otter, who mys steriously disappeared some days ago, was found in the Kaueranga Creek jmsterday afternoon. It is supposed that Otter com mitted suicide. He was very eccentric, having some time ago gone to England without saying a word to his family. A frightful accident occurred on Satur day night to two men working at Hop

Creek, through a blast exploding unex pectedly. Richard Free was considerably injured with quartz splinters, and fright fully burned, about the body. His eye sight is gone, and probably he will not get over it. The other man, Glasson, had his skull laid bare, and is also seriously burnt and cut. Both men are married, with families. Auckland, August 7. Young Wills, a pedestrian, who com menced to walk 108 miles in 24 hours at 9.30 last night, accomplished 68 miles at eleven this morning. Auckland, Aug. 9. _ The body of a man was found floating in the harbor, but as yet has not been identi fied. At first it was believed to be that ofCassells, a settler of Waiheke. At the annual meeting of the Race Club the reports showed the year’s receipts as L 1,643; balance over expenditure, L 757. It was agreed to communicate with the Southern clubs to have a paid handi capper for the whole colony. George Wheeler, for throwing rotten eggs during an entertainment at Milton, was fined L 9 and costs. The sentence is much approved of as an attempt to put down larrikinism. The Rev. George A. Browne, formerly Baptist minister at Lincoln, delivered a lecture last evening in the Temperance Hall against “Eternal Punishment.” His address was remarkably eloquent. Several sporting gentlemen, doubtful about the statement which was ciculated that two hares stripped 500 trees in five days, visited Bowman’s nursery grounds, and had ocular demonstration of the fact. After a few days’ respite, Willis will essay to walk 112 miles in twenty-four hours, emulating young Scott’s feat. The lona, which arrived from Russell last night, reports a large fore-and-aft schooner ashore at Tutukaka head, high on the beach. She presents the appear ance of having ridden ashore on the top of a large wave and, is believed to be the Fleetwingl Hew Plymouth, Aug. 9. The natives have dropped fencing, none having come down since Friday last. It is not known yet whether the Natives have left off by Te Whiti’s orders, or whether they have refused to be made fools of any longer, seeing that seventy of them have been sent away. Wellington, Aug. 7. Mr. George Hunter, an old settler, and formerly a member of the House of Repre sentatives for Wellington City, died last night, aged fifty-nine. At the Magistrate’s Court, John Backstraw, on a charge of smuggling fifty-two pounds of tobacco, was remanded till Monday. Wellington, Aug. 9. At the Resident Magistrate’s Court, Edward Hughes was fined L 5 for sly grog selling. A movement is on foot to hold a 24 hours’ walking match on the 9th and 10th September. Timaru, August 7. A man named Wm. Charters was ordered by the Bench to pay 20s. or suffer twenty-four imprisonment, for selling a hare and cook pheasant without a license Invercargill, Aug. 9. Orangemen in large numbers attended the annual service of the Primitive Methodist Church yesterday. Through the reduction of the Volunteer capitation, some officers and other mem bers of the local corps are let in for con siderable debts, contracted in faith of the continuance of the capitation allowance.

A BRAVE GIRL.

It is not often that a greater presence of mind, or a quicker inventive faculty is shown, than that which was exhibited by a girl named Susan Gervin, aged 17, upon the occasion of a forcible entry being made into her master’s house. The story as told by the girl herself in the Wool wich Police Court, is simple. Between one and two o’clock in the morning she was awakened by hearing someone making a noise at the kitchen window, and thought it was someone belonging to the household. Presently the door was burst open, and she heard the footsteps of a man, who she then felt sure was a burglar. She resolved to lie quiet, and pretend to be asleep, but she saw the man enter her room, look at her, and then turn out the lamp, which she usually kept burning all night. His next proceeding was to take off his boots, belt, and cap. Pretending to awake, she said, “Ned, what have you done with the light? It’s a nice way to_ serve your sister, to take her light away.’ I must get another.” The prisoner stood beside the bed in silence as she got out and left the room, and she ran upstairs and aroused her master and mistress. To feign sleep with a burglar in the room requires some nerve and presence of mind, but many women will be capable of lying perfectly quiet under the cicumstances. This girl, who, knowing that there was a man in the room, and believing, no doubt, that at any moment she might be attacked, could invent this story, and utter it in a calm and natural voice, has all the qualities of an ideal heroine, and had she been differently situated in life, would probably have turned out an imaginary writer of the highest class. — Standard, Juno 11.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, TUESDAY, AUGUST 10, 1880.



Milton’s Third Daughter. —Milton’s third daughter was named Deborah ; and to show the instability of all earthly things, she married Abraham Clark, a poor Spitalfields weaver. She kept a petty chandler’s shop, first at Holloway and afterwards at Cock-lane, near Shore ditch Church, London. They were so poor that Queen Caroline (wife of George II.) sent her fifty guineas ; and on the sth of April, 1750, that unrivalled pro duction of her father’s “ Comus,” was played for her benefit, and the profits of the night amounted to Ll3O. “ And is it really true that I shall re cover V’ asked a patient of his doctor. “ Infallibly,” answered the man of medi cine, taking from his pocket a paper full of figures. “ Here, look at the statistics of your case ; you will find that one per cent, of those attacked with your malady are cured.” “ Well 1” said the sick man, in a dissatisfied manner. “ Well, you are the hundredth person with this disease that I have had under my care, and the first ninety-nine are all dead.” At a most exclusive ball at the French sea-side, a young druggist’s clerk ap proached one of the fairest and most aris tocratic o. the ladies, and humbly solicited the favor of a quadrille. The lady in spected him critically from his tie to his boots, and, taking her card, said, “I never, monseiur, dance with people whose names are, not preceded by a “ de. ” What shall X inscribe '! Monsieur 1” “ ‘ Mon sieur Peroxide de Manganese,’ mademoi selle,” he replied. Forty Days’ Fasting. —An almost in credible but well-authenticated story is reported from New York. Dr. Tanner, a member of the medical profession of that city, avowing his belief in the possibility of sustaining human life without food for much beyond the ordinary accepted time, has undertaken to attempt the feat of fasting for forty days. His proposal was accepted, and arrangements made for a thoroughly scientific test. Dr. Tanner has already (July 20) fasted for twenty-five days with out taking food of any description. He has been most strictly watched by qualified persona, and the utmost precau tion has been taken to guard against de ception. He is much weaker, but is still hopeful of accomplishing the forty days. The experiment has excited interest amongst the medical profession and the public generally.



Matson, Cox, & Co. Matson, Cox & Co., STOCK AND ESTATE AGENTS, LAND & MONEY BROKERS, AUCTIONEERS AND COMMISSION AGENTS, ASHBURTON. Messrs, matson, cox & Co. beg to inform their Constituents in the Ashburton District that for the future the Business in Ashburton will be con ducted under the supervision of Mr. Cox, under the style of MATSON, COX & CO. Their business will include the manage ment of Estates, Investment and Pro curation of Money, Valuation of Pro perties, Stock, &c., and General Agency. They will hold throughout the District Public Auction Sales of Land, Live and Dead Stock; also on Market Days at Ashburton and Tinwald, Eat and Store Stock. They are also prepared to make Liberal Cash Advances on Properties, Stock, Wool, &c., placed in their hands for sale. The contract for their new premises at Ashburton being let', they trust at no distant date to be able to afford to their constituents increased facilities for the transaction of their business. MATSON, COX, & 00., Agents for Robey & Co.’s CELEBRATED THRESHING MACHINES 44g Edmiston, Gundry, and Co. Property Sales. Messrs, edmiston, gundry, & Co. will hold PROPERTY SALES EVERY ALTERNATE SATURDAY, At their AUCTION ROOMS, EAST STREET. Persons desirous of entering Properties for these Sales will please send particu lars to EDMISTON, GUNDRY, & Co., Auctioneers. Sale at 1 o’clock. 120 To Let. PLANTATION RESERVES. TO LET ON LEASE for ten years, Reserve 1780, containing forty-two acres, lately orcupied by Mr. Stalker, Tinwald, and Reserve 1783, containing eighty-three acres, near Winslow, on Great South Road. Conditions may be obtained of undersigned. Tenders, stating rentals offered per acre for first five years, and for remainder of term, will be received on or before MONDAY, 16th August, addressed “ Tender,” Chairman Plantation Board, care of ALEXANDER LEAN, Estate Agent, 87a Hereford Street, Christchurch. Wanted. WANTED KNOWN—That C. Haw kins, the Tinwald Bootmaker, has REMOVED to premises Opposite the Tinwald Post Office, where he is still open to Sell first-class Boots and Shoes at his usual Cheap Rates. All kinds of Boots Made and Repaired. 805a —417 c For Sale. BAR Framed BEE HIVES. T. A. Gates, Saunders’ Buildings. 828 a CHAFF! CHAFF!! CHAFF I ! ! MR. A. G. EARLE, of Wakanui, has a large supply of the above, which he is prepared to dispose of at 30s. per ton, in large or small quantities. 880 IMPROVED FARM FOR SALE. THAT Farm, now in the occupation of Mr. Dale, containing 400 acres, situate adjoining the Schoolhouse, at Charing Cross, near Dromore. Easy Terms. Apply to OUEF AND GRAHAM, 100 a Christchurch. Public Notices. IS! V. LAND DISTRICT OF CANTERBURY. N OTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that A SALE BY AUCTION Of CROWN LANDS, Known as the OLD RAILWAY RESERVES, In the Ashburton and Rangitata Districts, will be held at the TOWN HALL, ASHBURTON, On TUESDAY, AUGUST 24th, At eleven o’clock. LANDS to he SOLD for IMMEDIATE PAYMENT in Lots from 100 to 300 acres— Reserve 350—Between the River Hinds and a road about three miles south west of Tinwald ; 15 lots ; upset price, | £2 to £4 per acre. Reserve 350—Between the Rivers Hinds and Rangitata ; 20 lots ; upset price, £2 to £3 per acre. Reserves 1371 and 1650—0 n the north bank of the Rangitata, adjoining the South road •; 7 lots; upset price, £2 per acre. Reserve 349—Between the Rivers Rangitata and the Orari; 9 lots; same upset price. Reserve 350—Opposite the Recreation Ground, Tinwald, Lot 4 ; 20 acres ; upset price, £5 per acre. Rural Section 34473—Near Longbeach; estimated 15 acres; upset price, £5 an acre. LANDS within the same Reserves, to be SOLD on DEFERRED PAY MENTS, in lots of similar area. Purchase money payable by instal ments extending over ten years, without interest — Reserve 350—12 lots ; upset price, £2 10s. to £4 per acre. Reserve 350—17 lots ; upset price, £2 10s. to £4 per acre; Reserves 1371 and 1650 —5 lots ; upset price, £2 10s» per acre. Reserve 349—6 lots ; upset price, £2 10s. per acre. Reserve 360 Adjoining Recreation ■ Ground, Tinwald, Lot 6 } 49 acres; upset price, £7 10s. per acre. Plans may be seen at the Survey Offices, Christchurch and Timaru, and the Railway Stations at Ashburton, Hinds, and Orari. JOHN MARSHMAN, Commissioner of Crown Lands. Land Office, Christchurch, 19th July, 1880. 770



Tenders. TBS DERS. TENDERS arc invited for the follow ing WORKS on the Racecourse : 1. —Ploughing, Harrowing, and Burn ing Tussocks, on a strip one chain wide and about sixty chains long. 2.—Fencing the same with sod bank and wires. Specifications to be seen at my house and at Quill’s Hotel on and after Monday next. Tenders to be sent in by SATURDAY, August 14th. JAMES WILKIE Hon. Sec., 732c-97g Ashburton Racing Club. SOUTH RAKAIA ROAD DISTIRCT. TENDERS will be received by the Chairman up to THURSDAY, the 12th August, inst. For Metalling about 20 chains of the road from the Great South to Thomp son’s Track road. A. MAKEIG, I 94g Clerk to Board. Public Notices. RE PEARCE BROS. DIVIDEND as per arrangement will be PAYABLE by us on and after WEDNESDAY, the 11th inst. 736c-101g FRIEDLANDER BROS. 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 bankruptcy of JOHN HIRCOCK, of Ashburton, Farmer. THE Creditors having failed to elect a Trustee, I have appointed William Richardson Boyle, of Ashburton, a Certificated Accountant in Bankruptcy, to be Trustee of the said Debtor’s Estate, and bis acceptance of office has been duly filed. Dated this 9th day of August, 1880. C. CAVENDISH HURRELL, 99G Clerk of the District Court. MISSING FRIENDS. IF this should reach the eye of THOMAS ROACH, who left Nelson about six years ago, last heard of at R. Mcßae’s, Richmond, he will hear of some thing to his advantage by sending his address f o the Office of this Paper. 24g MOUNT HUTT ROAD BOARD. METHVEN POUND. Applications, addressed to the Chairman, will be received up till noon on the 12th of August, from persons willing to act as POUNDKEEPER. W. B. COMPTON, 80g Overseer. V. R. LICENSING ACT, 1873, AND LICENS ING ACT, 1873, AMENDMENT ACT, 1874. IATOTIOE is hereby given that, in pur jJi suance of the above Acts a quar terly meeting of the Licensing Commis sioners for the Districts of Ashburton, Rakaia, and Mount Somers, will be held on TUESDAY, the 7th day of September, 1880, at the hour of 12 noon, in the Resident Magistrate’s Courthouse, Ash burton, for the purpose of considering applications under the said Acts. C. CAVENDISH HURRELL, Clerk, Licensing Court. Resident Magistrate’s Court, Ashburton, 2nd August, 1880. 95a Business Notices. LATEST STYLES FROM LONDON & PARIS. Craighead & Go,, ' Merchant Tailors, TANCRED STREET, (Next Orr & Co.) PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED. 982a-445c T. A. GATES, CABINET MAKER, &0., SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, ASHBURTON. All kinds of Furniture, Picture Frames, &c., on Sale and made to order. .— FUNERALS FURNISHED. 4g PUBLIC NOTICE. IE you want a first-class SEWING MACHINE, hand or treadle, either for Cash or Deferred Payment, go at once to T. R. HODDER AND COMPANY, STOREKEEPERS, &c., Sole agents for Ashburton for the world famed “ Wanzers, ” for “Singer’s” superior simple working machines, and “ Wertheim’s ” celebrated. A Large Supply just Received. Orders Promptly Attended to. 636c-15a ASHBURTON HAIRCUTTING ROOMS. IMPORTANT NOTICE. MR. E. A. GARNETT begs to inform the inhabitants of Ashburton and surrounding districts that he has DIS POSED of his BUSINESS to Mr. F. CLARK, of Christchurch, and while thanking them for the liberal support accorded to him during his residence hero, would solicit a continuance of the same on behalf of his successor. Referring to the above, F. CLARK hopes, by strict attention to business and moderate charges, to merit a fair share of public support. F. CLARK, HAIRDRESSER. TOBACCONIST, STATIONER, AND FANCY GOODS MERCHANT, ASHBURTON for the sale of the Ashburton Guardian and Evening Herald. 725c-620 WANTED KNOWN—That Visiting Cards, plain or mourning, can he obtained printed in various styles, at the “Herald” and “Guardian” offices, near the Railway Station



Business Notices CONTINUATION OF THE Great Sale AT ORR AND CO.’S., W E Have made still further reduc tions in various lines of Goods, as we desire to clear out all our old Stock FOR GASH In preference to carrying it over to another season. Our motto is SMALL PROFITS AND QUICK RE TURNS, and we are glad to find the public ap preciate our efforts to serve them ; hence the EXTRAORDINARY GROWTH OF OUR BUSINESS since coming to Ash burton. Prices of Goods at Home are greatly advanced, but we having purchased largely previously, our Customers will get the full benefit. Drapery. Lot of Japan Silks, at Is. per yard. worth 2s. 6d. Dress Goods, as low as 6d. per yard. Winceys, at from sd. to 9d. Black Goods, at all prices. Stays, at 2s. to 7s. Gd. Wool Shawls, at 7s. 6d. to 12s. 6d. Flannel, heavy, at lOd. to Is. 3d. Colonial made Flannel, from Is. 2s. to Is. 6d. A Job Lot of Ladies’Jackets. Collars and Cuffs, from Gd. per pair. Real Welsh Homespun, at Is, lOd, ; all wool. 25 Costumes, dark colors, at 20s. each. 1 Lot of Childrens’ Costumes, at 4s. to 7s. 6d., to clear out. Millinery. 6 doz. Straw Hats, at Gd. each. 2 ~ ~ ~ at Is. ~ Trimmed Hats, at half usual prices. Trimmed Bonnets very low. Blankets, Etc. Blue Blankets, at 10s. Gd to 15s. Gd. Superior Blue Blankets at 17s. Gd. Kaiapoi Blankets, at 20s. Towels, at Gd. each. Turkish Towels, at Is. to Is. Gd. Boots. A few dozen Children’s Boots left, at Is. per pair. Boys’ Heavy Lace-ups—a Bargain—at 4s. Ladies’ Kid Boots, from ss. per pair. Gents’ Boots, at our usual low prices Clothing, Etc. Men’s Overcoats, from 355. to 555. Men’s Waterproof Coats, as low as Bs. Gd. Men’s Heavy and Leather Bound, from 16s. to 255. Men’s Spits, from 395. Gd. to 675. Gd. Mens’ Tweed Pants, from 10s. Gd. to 15s. Gd. Men ' Hats, at 4s. 9d., ss. Gd., to 7s. Gd. Carpets. A great variety of Brussels Carpets, at 2s. under usual prices. Best Tapestry Carpets, at 3s. Gd. Best Kidder. Carpets, very cheap. Felt Carpets, from 2s. 6d. to 3s. Gd. per yard. Floor Cloths, in great variety. Cocoanut Matting, all widths, very low. China Matting, unusually Cheap. Dressmaking. Dresses and Costumes made to order promptly. Prices moderate, and perfect fit guaranteed. ORR AND CO. ASHBURTON ANDJRAKAIA. 915 g



Business Notices. “A THING OF BEAUTY IS A JOY FOB EVER.” npHE advertiser wishes to remind the re i. sidents of Ashburton Town and County that his Studio is open every day for the talcing of Photographs, and that his apparatus for this purpose is very complete. Carte-de-viste, and cabinet size portraits, views of buildings, landscapes, etc., can be taken in all weathers, and an inspection of his show cases and studio walls is invited. The advertiser is prepared to guarantee a satis factory portrait of the sitter, inasmuch as he has supplied himself with all the latest improvements in the Photographic art. He makes a specialty of COPYING Pictures also, and parties having a por trait of a friend can have it multiplied to any extent. Having secured the services of an artistic colorist, patrons'’ tastes can be satisfied on this point. Prices are reduced to a minimum, and are now within the reach of all. Gr. F, Henry, PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTIST, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, ASH BURTON. 73g-702c 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 SCOTT BROS. (RAILWAY FOUNDRY), A RE the manufacturers of the following -Aa- among other specialities : The celebrated “ EXCELSIOR” WIND MILL. This Mill got the FIRST PRIZE at the November Metropolitan Show. It is Perfectly reliable and self-regulating. FIRST PRIZE PATENT GRASS SEED STRIPPER. As only a limited quantity of these Machines, which took the FIRST PRIZE at the recent competition of the Agricul tural and Pastoral Association, can be supplied, orders for next season must be given early, or they cannot be executed. LEAMINGTON COOKING RANGES. These Stoves have been shown for years in competition with other makers, and have always received first honors, having NEVER BEEN BEATEN. We can confidently recommend them as the best Stoves in New Zealand. CAMBRIDGE ROLLERS. Specimens of our Prices for this season— -Bft. by 24in.... ... £l7 0 0 Bft. by- 26in 18 10 0 9ft. by 24iu.... ... 18 15 0 9ft. by 26in.... ... 20 15 0 Other prices equally low. 48g REDUCTION. CHEAP! CHEAP! ! CHEAP! !! AN unlimited supply of every size of BUILDING TIMBER now on Sale by the undersigned, at 12s. per 100 ft. and upwards. Always in stock:—Stakes, Posts and Rails, Firewood, &c., at cheap rates. ALPHEUS HAYES, Timber Merchant, East street, Ashburton. N.B.—Orders for Bridging and Culvert Timber supplied on the shortest notice. 738 g PRACTICAL WATCH & CLOCK MAKER, JEWELLER, &c. ROBT. MURRAY, MOORE STREET, BEACH ROAD, ASHBURTON. RM. guarantees all work entrusted to . him to he turned out thoroughly satisfactory and in good working order. A well-assorted stock of Watches, Clocks Jewellery, Spectacles, &c. Watch Glasses and Keys, of the best quality, fitted. All Watch and Clock Work and Jewel lery repairs executed on the Premises. MOORE STREET (Next Door to the Road Board Office), BEACH ROAD, ASHBURTON. 730c-96g NEW SADDLERY. &c„ &c. J. TAIT, & CO., PRACTICAL SADDLERS & HAR NESS MAKERS, Wills Street, Ashburton, (Next to Cookson’s Stables), HAVE recently opened up a Choice Assortment of First-Class Goods, comprising— Double and Single Harness Shaft and Leading Harness Saddles, English and Colonial Horse and Saddle Cloths Rugs and Waterproofs Bridles, Bits, Martingales Whips, Spurs, Gloves Brushes, Combs, &c., &c. From the best makers, which will be sold at most reasonable prices. Harness of every description made to order, or repaired on the shortest notice. J. TAIT AND CO., (Next Cooßson’s Stables), Opposite Railway Station Ashburton. 915 g HORSE FEED. OATS, BARLEY, &0., CRUSHED EVERY WEDNESDAY. JOSEPH CLARK, 69g Tinwald.



Business Notices. CASH IN DEMAND AND CASH ON DEMAND AT T. R. HODDER & OOMP’ys ASHBURTON, A REAL GENUINE CASH SALE OF Drapery, Clothing, Boots, Shoes, Sewing Machines, Crockery ware and General Merchandise. FOR ONE MONTH ONLY Commencing '/ THURSDAY NEXT, JULY 22nd.; T. R. H. and Co. deem it the, most prudent Course under present circum stances to quickly clear off about jC 3. 000 WO RT H of their well bought and well selected Stock. ■ The few quotations now made should convey to the public some idea of the IMMENSE REDUCTIONS : in their different departments. OBSERVE THE PRlCES'm’’’ FOR NET CASH ONLY. Drapery,. ; Winceys, 3fd. per yard to Is. 9d. Wide crisp Saxony Wincey, reduced from 10|d. to 6|d. A lot of Dress Stuffs reduced from Is. to 6|d. All Wool Serges, Cloaking, &c., reduced from Is. 9d. to Is. -id. French Merino, Russel Cords, Persian Cerds, Alpaccas, Cobourgs, Baratheas, &c., &c., all reduced Rochdale Flannels (our own importing from the Manufacturers), reduced from Is. 6d to Is. Jjd. per yard Grey Calicos, fine and heavy,. reduced from ss. fid. to 4s. per dozen Super Wide Mexicans, reduced from 74d. per yard to fid. Heavy Twilled Unbleached Sheeting, Is. 9d., reduced to Is. 4^d. Do. Do. White, reduced from Is. Bd. to Is. 2d. Colored Counterpanes, 3s. lid. Horrock’s Long Cloths, 4s. per dozen The above Cotton Goods, splendid value, being old stock A large lot of Children’s Black Cloth Jackets, about half price, 4s. lid. to 10s. 9d. Women’s ditto, 13s. lid. to 485., about 30 per cent, reduction A lot of new Costumes, reduced from 30s. and 255. to 18s. lid. Colored Cotton Shirtings, reduced from 8£ to oid. per yard Crimean Shirting, reduced from Is. 2d; to Is. id. per yard Men’s Colored Fancy Regatta Shirts, reduced from 3s. fid. to Is. 9d. Men’s Strong Working Shirts, reduced from 3s. fid to 2s. fid. Felt Carpets, Is. 3d. per yard Hemp Druggetts 8i per yard White Blankets reduced from 15s. to 11s. fid. Super. Whitneys, Kaiapoi, Roslyn, Grey, Blue, and Scarlet, equally reduced A large lot of Women’s Dressed and Rough Brown Stockings, worth Is. 2d., reduced to 8 id. per pair 60 dozen Plain, Striped, and Fancy > Cotton and Merino, at and undet cost price A splendid assortment of Millinery Hats, Bonnets, Feathers, Flowers, Ribbons, Laces, Fancy Goods will he sold REGARDLESS OF COST. Berlin Wools, Is. 9d. quarter • pound packet; outside colors, Is. 3d. per packet. Ladies’ Linen Cuffs and Collars reduced from Is. to fiid. Clothing. 85 Men’s Tweed Suits from 275. fid. Victorian' Heavy All-wool Extra-finished Suits, reduced from £4 to £3, guaran teed Tweed and Doeskin Trousers from 7s. 9d. per pair A job lot of 50 pairs heavy Tweeds, original price, ICs. fid. and 14s. fid., all reduced to 10s. 9d. per pair Men’s Strong Tweed Coats from 16s. 9d. Men’s Blue Diagonal fast-color, 205.; Trousers and Vests, 18s. fid. Men’s heavy Beaver Munster Coats, worth 425.; reduced to 295. fid. Boys’ and Youths’ Clothing equal bargains Men’s Heavy Colonial Wool Socks, re duced from 2s. to Is. Bd. Men’s Heavy Colonial Wool Socks, re duced from 2s. fid. to 2s. 2d. Men’s Wool Shirts, Drawers Tweed and Felt Hats, Tweeds, Doe skins, &c.—Bargains Boots and Shoes. A large lot bought from an overstocked market at LESS THAN ENGLISH COST PRICE. Ladies’Kid, Elastic-side, Buttoned, and Lace, worth from 11s. fid. to 14s. 6d. # all at Bs. lid. per pair Ladies’ Strong Imitation Kid, 4s. Hd. per pair Men’s Strong Elastic-side, 10s. fid. Men's best make Colon ; al Shooting, 15s. fid. Men’s Heavy Watertights, 16s. fid. . Men’s Bluchers, Bs. fid. Sewing Machines, Hand and Treadle, best makers, Waiizer, Wertheim, Singer’s (for which we are Sole Agents in Ashburton). Liberal Reductions on List Prices. Inspection invited of our prices and qualities of Groceries and Provisions, Crockery, Brushware, Glassware, Hard ware, and Cutlery. Horse-covers, best quality, 225. fid. NOTICE. The whole stock clea recently-bought, and well-selected. No Patterns cut or Goods sent out on approbation during Sale. Net Cash only at the re-marked and greatly reduced prices at T. R. HODDER & DOMP YS Drapery Store, Clothing and Boot and Shoe Store, Sewing Machine Depot, Grocery and Crockery Store, Ironmongery and Hardware Stork, 675c-510