life would be extinct in a couple of seconds or so afterwards, and pointing out that if she refused to do his bidding she would be disgraced for ever. MISS BLYTH’S DEVOTION TO HER EVIL GENIUS.

A Christchurch clergyman telegraphed to a minister residing in Wellington, telling him of what had taken place, and asking him to induce the young lady, if possible, to return to her sorrowing parents. The clergyman immediately sought them out, and in a manner that does him the highest credit, used his most earnest endeavors to persuade tbe erring girl to return to Christchurch. It is also stated that a most affectionate _ telegram was received from her mother, imploring her child to come back, and all would bo forgiven. The unhappy girl seemed over come by these entreaties, and promised to go back. She said, however, that she must take her farewell of Henderson. Unfor tunately, she did so, and at once the old infatuation was renewed, and all her good resolutions seemed scattered to the winds. When the man was arrested she went all over the town to obtain bail for his re lease, and remained with him until the dreadful tragedy narrated above took place. The authorities have decided to lay a criminal information against Miss Blyth, which will positively come on for hearing early this week. Henderson’s coolness and delibera tion. Henderson is noted for his coolness and determination, and it is supposed that when he found there was no possibility of his escaping the clutches of the law ■ for these offences he persuaded Miss Blyth to join him in committing suicide. As an illustration of Mr. Henderson’s coolness, it may be added, that a few minutes before committing the rash act, he walked down to Mr. Orr’s City Buffet, and paid his account. He acted in a similar manner to the proprietor of the Empire Hotel. Miss Blyth, who is now out of danger, states that Henderson, on being released from custody, at once suggested to her the advisableness of committing suicide. He said that it would be im possible for her again to return to Christ church without being subject to slander and disgrace. For himself he preferred to sacrifice his life rather than bear the ignominy of a felon’s doom. He had em bezzled money, which would surely result in imprisonment were ho to stand hi# trial. His life, Henderson added, had been ruined through the conduct of his first wife, who had proved unfaithful to him and had run away. This occurred many years ago, and since then he had neither seen nor heard of her. He married a second time, but had not'experienced spmptoms of love for his second wife, and this led to unhappiness. He wished to commence the . world anew, and for that purpose was seeking a new field in San Francisco, whither he was bound when arrested. In his presence Miss. Blyth, the unfortunate victim of the wretch s machinations, seems to have had no con trol over herself, and was totally unable to resist his wicked and insane proposal. He had premeditated the catastrophe, for before leaving Christchurch he had armed himself with a six-barrelled revolver, with which it has transpired he intended to shoot Miss Blyth, and then blow his own brains out. Luckily this scheme was frustrated, through the acuteness of Chief Detective Browne in taking possession of the instrument. It is also thought that the fatal strychnine was brought from Christchurch. A LOST INSURANCE Mr. E. W. Lowe, the resident secretary of the Australian Mutual Provident So ciety, states that Hendersoniusured his life in the society for the sum of LI,OOO on the 14th August, 1879, but that in terms of the policy the assurance is void, he having committed suicide within one year and thirty days from the date of the policy. The clause in the policy runs thus —“ If the assured shall, whether sane or insane, die by his own hands within one year and thirty days from the date hereof .... then and in any such case this policy and the assurance hereby made shall be void.” If the deceased man had waited till the 15th September next the society would have had to pay over the amount. THE INQUEST. An inquest was held at the morgue on Friday morning, when evidence bearing out the facts above narrated was given. The letters already given were read, and the testimony of the medical men taken. The coroner in summing , up, explained the difference between felo de se and suicide committed while the offender was not of sound mind, and asked the jury to consider their verdict. After several consultations the jury were unable to agree on a verdict, some of them holding that evidence had not been given as’to the state of Henderson’s mind for some hours prior to the act. They were, however, satisfied that the act had been committed with great deliberation. The coroner remarked that all of them having a merciful disposition ought to give deceased the benefit of any doubt. Four jurymen held one opinion, and the remainder took a contrary view. They were therefore locked up at 2 o’clock to think over it. At three they were still at sixes and sevens, and wanted more evi dence. This was refused, they having re tired to consider their verdict. A jury men asked —“ What is the consequence ? To which the coroner replied—“ The con sequence is, first, that some gentleman who has been smoking here will be fined, and secondly, thatTshall nowgohome, and shall not come back till to-morrow morn ing, and you will be locked up in this room in the meantime.” The jury were again locked up, and at eleven o’clock returned a verdict “ That deceased committed sui cide by taking strychnine, and he is felo de

THE BOROUGH WATER SUPPLY.

The Borough Engineer (Mr. C. E. Fooks) has been at last rewarded for his care and watchfulness of the Borough waterworks, by seeing a foot or more of water in the reservoir at the south corner of the Domain. For the last fortnight the labor gang, by Mr. Fooks’ direction, have been puddling the more shingly basins with clay, cutting and puddling channels, so that the absorptive nature of the gully bottom may be neutralised in its effect on the scheme as far as possible. The puddling of the basins prevented ab sorption to a great extent, and the channels brought the water down the gully more rapidly than it would have come had only the wide natural water course been depended upon. For many daj s the stream failed to pass the deep basin just this side the cricket ground, and a most aggravating pecu liarity in regard to this presented itself. Over night the water would recede sometimes a chain or more, while during the day it would make again, rising a good number of inches, only, however, to fall during the night, and go back all the distance it had come the previous day. The recent gale seems, however, to have done good service in wiping away this difficulty. The freshet in the river brought down a large quantity of clay, and the stream now ' flowing is of a thick, muddy character, depositing a copious sedi ment that must materially aid the puddling process Mr. Fooks himself initiated. In fact, it is to the clay brought down by the freshet puddling

the bottom of the gully rapidly that we attribute the filling of the reservoir. The water is still flowing thick and heavy, and in a big stream. All the channels cut by the men are full, and carrying a large volume of clayey water, in marked contrast to the clear but comparatively insignificant trickle of last week. A. few-more days, and the Borough Council will be able to drink prosperity to the scheme in the Mayor’s champagne, and sing a song of triumph over the success of the works. Already the water has backed up a good way round the knoll in the middle of the lower gully, which is intended to remain as an ornamental island, and in some of the basins further up stream enthusiastic swimmers will be glad to learn there are from three to five feet of water.

TELEGRAPHIC.

LATEST FROM EUROPE. {Reuter’s Telegrams, fer the Wanaka, at Lyt telton, from Wellington.) London, Ang. .19. It now transpires that Mr. Forcter, the Chief Secretary for Ireland, Ims gone to that country with the object of enquiring whether coercive measures are necessary for the suppression of the disorder now prevalent there. It is announced that Mr. Gladstone will proceed to Italy or Madeira in a fort night’s time, for a change of air. Berlin, Aug. 19. Serious storms and floods in Prussia have caused great damage to, and to a large extent destroyed, the growing crops. Calcutta, Aug. 19. A report comes to hand that Ayonb Khan sent a strong force ’ to attack the Sherpur Gate of the citadel at Candahar, and heavy firing between the British troops and the enemy was maintained from morning to evening. The British loss is said to have been trifling.

AUSTRALIAN. {Per Reuter's Agency.) Melbourne, Aug. 20. Captain Payne, the Harbor Master, who was recently suspended, has been rein stated. Sydney, Aug. 20. The Albion sailed yesterday for Auck land. Brisbane, Aug 20. In tbe Legislative Assembly last night the Colonial Treasurer announced that the Government intend this session to intro duce a Bill to authorise the construction of a trans-continental railway to the Gulf of Carpentaria on the principle of payment by land grants. Adelaide, Aug 20. The Orient Company’s steamship John Elder, which left Plymouth on July 9th, has arrived here. INTERPROYINCIAL. (Per Press Association.) Timaku, Aug. 21. - William Brown, a resident at Pleasant Point, from which the only constable was removed a week ago, was sentenced to two months’ imprisonment for a dastardly assault on the landlady of a hoarding house. The recent. heavy gale unroofed a few iron buildings and broke down a few fences, but otherwise did little damage. Dunedin, Ang. 23. The cutter Fawn has turned up at the Heads, and a boat, supposed to belong to Birrell, was picked up this morning.

THE KYEBURN MURDER.

Dunedin, Ang. 20. At the Resident Magistrate’s Court, Naseby, yesterday. Ah Lee and Lee Guy were charged with the murder of Mary Young, at Kyeburn diggings, on the 4th inst. Inspector Hickson asked for a re mand until next Thursday. He stated that the whole aspect of the case had been changed, and that he would he pre pared to go on with the trial on that date. The remand was granted. In con nection with this mysterious case it appears that since the arrest of Ah Lee against whom suspicion seemed strong at the inquiry before the Coroner, he has either confessed or led the police to believe that Lee Guy, who first gave the alarm of the murder having been committed, was implicated in some way with the perpetra tor of the deed. Le Guy was arrested yesterday. It is believed that tbe police are now on the right track, but of course they are very reticent. The charge was interpreted to the prisoners this morning in Chinese, but it did not perceptibly effect them.

A TAX FOR IDLERS.

It is all very well to laugh at M. Giraud, who has brought in a bill for taxing all idle folks in France. Those who do so— and their name in legion if counted on the Boulevards alone—are mostly under the delusion that the idea in original; but M. Francique Sarcey combats this impression and makes out that the real author of the suggestion was Alexander Dumas. In his “ Question d‘Argent,” the novelist intro duces a political economist sighing for the time when there will bo establisod a “ civil conscription.” When wars have vanished from the scene, and industrial arts have taken their place, all that society will re quire of her children will be, as this theorist declares, “ the tribute of their intellectual capacities.” As soon aa a man is twenty-one, the State will ask him, “ What profession have you chosen V’ and if it finds that lie' neither has one nor intends to do any 'work, it will impose upon him the necessity of finding a substi tute ; that is to say, will exact from him a tax or fine for his idleness. In return for this payment he will be furnished with an “idler’s certificate,” the production of which will enable him to pass freely about the country. The idep will not perhaps seem quite absurd to a. business man in England who happens to walk down the “ ladies’ mile” at about one o’clock on any of these May days. But before Jt could be adopted there would bo a decided diffi culty In defining the term “ idleness,” and some curious problems would present themselves in deciding who was and who was not a working man. Such a person as Mr. Arch, who does a good deal of talking, and is in one sense by no means idle, w r ould not a little puzzle the inspectors of idle ness, while there might bo considerable doubts as to the position of a statesman out of office, a landowner engaged in im proving his own estates, a director of rotten companies, a workman out on strike. It would, perhaps, be as well in the first place to tax persons who are ac tually obuorious to their follow-creatures before proceeding to lay a burden upon those who are merely harmless and unpro fitable.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, TUESDAY, AUGUST H 1880.



Aquatic. —Hanlan (says the Evening Telegram ) will not enter a rowing shell for two months. He is picking up in flesh, and his strained sinews are relaxing. He said he could have beaten Rosa at Provi dence in the recent regatta if he had por servered, but the agony was so great that he was afraid of permanently disabling himself. He says that should such a pain seize him in the race with Trickett in No vember he would row the race out if he were to know he would be a cripple for life.



A Romance. —An incident which would suffice to supply Ouida with the ground work of a novel romantic as “Idalia,” oc curred in the neighborhood of Marton a short time since, if wo may believe the local paper. Two young equestriennes wore travelling late in the evening near an out station, and lost their way. After some weary riding, they espied a light and made towards it, and were met at the gate by a homely looking lady, who proved to bo the housekeeper. Upon inquiry, they found themselves at the station of two young gentlemen who were reputedly very rich—and bachelors ! There was no alter native but to accept the proffered hospi tality, which they did with seeming re luctance. Need we say that they and their kind young hosts enjoyed a sociable evening in the erstwhile dull home of the bachelors? In the morning, they were not only shown the road, but escorted to their destination, when formal introduc tions led to—well, a dual marriage is said to be on the tapis.



Holloway's Fills. —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 time 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 any 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



Wanted. WANTED— A YOUTH, for an office. Apply in own hand. “X,” this office. 145 a MOUNT SOMERS ROAD BOARD. WANTED— APPLICATIONS for the office of POUNDKEEPER to the Mount Somers Pound for Twelve Months. Tenders will be received until Noon on MONDAY, August 30th, ?.t the Road Board Office, Mount Somers. C. J. WENTWORTH COOKSON, Jun., Surveyor to the 139 g Mount Somers Road Board. 'ANTED KNOWN—That C. Haw /V wiks, 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—417c For Sale. AR Framed BEE HIVES. T. A. Gates, Saunders’ Buildings,- 828 a FARMS FOR SALE. f. N IMPROVED FARM of 664 Acres, /i of which 500 Acres are under crop. Delivery before or after. harvest. Laud situate near Dromore. AN UNIMPROVED BLOCK of 544 Acres, adjoining Winchmore railway station. For price, Ac., apply to CUFF AND GRAHAM, 1440 Christchurch.



TO INVESTORS AND THOSE IN SEARCH OF A Good Farm. ■JV MESSRS. POYKTZ A Co. have for -Lyl_ gale, by Private Treaty, a Splendid FARM of 107 Acres, of rich land, fenced and sub-divided into four paddocks, 90 acres in English grass. There is a commodious dwelling-house, large grain shed, and all necessary out-buildings. A never-failing stream of water runs through the property. Apply to POYNTZ & CO.



Tenders. CROPPING. HpENDERS arc invited for LEASING X the Racecourse for one crop of Turnips and one of Grain. About 125 acres will bo available for ploughing. Conditions can be ascertained on appli cation to Mr. C. C. Rooks, or the under signed. Tenders to be sent in addressed “ Secretary Race Club, Quill’s Hotel,” on or before' FRIDAY, September 3rd, at noon. JAMES WILKIE, 787c-148a Hon. Sec. ASHBURTON HIGH SCHOOL. mENDERS are invited for the EREC -1 TION of a BRICK BUILDING, being part of the intended High School. Also alternative tenders for a TIMBER BUILDING. Plans and specifications may be seen at our offices on and after MON DAY, the 23rd inst., and sealed tenders indorsed “ Tender for High School” to be delivered on or before noon, Wed nesday, September Ist. FOOKS A SON, 130g-777c Architects. UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD * mENDERS arc invited for the following i WORKS No. 74.—Shingling crossroad, Bland’s Island, from north branch to Wincli moro road. No. 75.—Shingling CO chains (more or less), Stitt’s cross road. No. 76.—Shingling Town Bolt road, past Mr. Bullock’s house. No. 77.—Reforming, Ac., portions of • Winchmore road, past Mr. Digby’s house. No. 78. —Reforming, Ac., road from Thomson’s corner toward Winchmoro road. Tenders addressed to the Chairman, mnst be sent in not later than noon oi ' MONDAY, 30th inst. Specifications, Ac., to be seen at the office. . ROBERT D. PULLAR, 131 g Clerk. EDUCATIONAL. Tl-rISS- S. BARR ATT, having taught JAIL successfully in the colonies for the last four years, is anxious to join her sister in establishing a SCHOOL in Ash burton. It is Miss Barralt’s desire to im part to all entrusted to her care a THOROUGHLY GOOD GENERAL EDUCATION. English, one guinea. Extra charges will be made for Music, French, and Drawing. Apply to MISS BARRATT, 639 c Wills Street. JOINT STOCK COMPANIES ACT on sale at the office of this paper.



Matson, Cos, & Co. Matson, Cox & Co., STOCK AND ESTATE AGENTS, LAND & MONEY BROKERS, AUCTIONEERS AND COMMISSION AGENTS, ASHBURTON, Messrs, matson, cox a Co. beg to inform tlvcir 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 find 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, Ac., placed in their hands for sale. The contract for their new promises at Ashburton being let, they trust at no distant date to bo able to afford to their constituents increased facilities for the transaction of their business. MATSON, COX, & CO., Agents for Robey & Co.’s CELEBRATED THRESHING MACHINES 4Aa Davies and Winter. This Day. UNDER BILLS OF SALE. E. M'ANULTY TO R. M'KERROW AND CO., W. LEDGER WOOD TO R. M'KERROW AND CO. DAVIES A WINTER have received in structions from Messrs. R. M'Sor row and Go., to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, TUESDAY, 24TH AUGUST, At South Rakaia Saleyards , Removed there for convenience of Sale — 5 Good Draught Horses 2 Double-Fuirow Ploughs 2 Single-Furrow Ploughs 2 Sets Harrows 2 McCormick’s Reapers and Binders, (nearly new) 2 Good Farm Drays (nearly new) 1 Samuelaon’s Reaper 1 Wooden Roller 3 Chaff Cutters 1 Ship’s Boat 5 Milch Cows (quiet) 3 Calves 1 Pig About 50 Bags Grain Quantity of Fowls, Harness, House hold Furniture, Utensils, etc., etc., etc. Without Reserve. Sale at 2 o’clock. DAYIES A WINTER, 3 2a Auctioneers. Edmiston, Gtmdry, and Co. Property Sales. \ rESSRS. EDMISTON, GUNDRY, ixi. A 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, A Co., Auctioneers. Sale at 1 o’clock. 12 Public Notices. LAND DISTRICT OF CANTERBURY, N OTICB IS HEREBY GIVEN that A SALS 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 theßivors Hinds and Rangitata ; 20 lots ; upset price, £2 to £3 per aero. Reserves 1371 and 1650—0 n the north bank of the Rangitata, adjoining the South road ; 7 lots; upset price, £2 per acre. Reserve 3-19—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 he 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 ICn. to £4 per acre. Reserve 350 —17 lots ; upset price, £2 10s. to £4 per acre. Reserves 1371 and IG60 —5 lots ; upset price, £2 10a. per acre. Reserve 349 —6 lots ; upset price, £2 10a. per acre. Reserve 350 Adjoining Recreation Ground, Tinwald, Lot G ; 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 Lost. LOST, A ROAN GELDING, aged. Finder will bo REWARDED on returning same to SAUNDERS BROS., 1330 Ashburton,



Public Notices NOTICE THE LONGBEAOH COACH will leave BALOtrm’s Central Hotel, at 5.4(5 p.m. on TUESDAY NEXT, August 24, ror the Wheatshenf Hotel, Wheatstone, in order to Convey Passengers from Ash burton to the Supper and Ball. The above coach mil return immediately after the Ball for Ashburton, Return Tickets 4c. each. THOMAS COTTON, 776c-1430 Proprietor. ASHBURTON RACING CLUB. THE ANNUAL MEETING will be held at Quill’s Hotel on FRIDAY, September 3rd at 1 p.m. Business ; To receive Committee’s Report and elect new Officers for the ensuing year. .By order JAMES WILKIE, 788c'147g Hon. Sec. Amusements. To-Night! fjpOWN HALL, EAKAIA. TO-NIGHT (TUESDAY), AUGUST 23bd MONSTER PANORAMA OF NEW ZEALAND. Limelight Exhibition, amazing brilliancy and beauty. The Principal and most Charming Sceneries of the Colony. Cities, Towns, Buildings, Gorges, Waterfalls, Rocks, Landscapes, Harbors, Bays,'Bridges, Rivers, Monuments, Hot springs, Boiling Lakes, Gold Mines. First land discovered by Captain Cook. Scene where Cook first unfurled the British flag and claimed New Zealand. Panorama of Christchurch in six views, &c., <tc. SPECIAL SCENERIES OF AUSTRALIA. Yocal Music—Special attractions. See Posters. Admission—Front Scats, 25.; Body of Hall, Is.; Children half price. Commence at 8 sharp in order to get through the lengthy programme. Descriptive Lecture ... Mr. R. Be van Manager Mr. T. Davies 774c-1490 Christchurch. Business Notice. LATEST STYLES FROM LONDON & ' PARIS. i <d Craighead & Go., Merchant Tailors, TAN 0 RED STREET, (Next Orr & Co.) PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED. 5)82a-4450 “ A THING OF BEAUTY IS A JOY FOR EVER.” THE advertiser wishes to remind the re sidents of Ashburton Town and County that his Studio is open every day for-the taking 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. Ho 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. G. R Henry, PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTIST, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, ASH BURTON. 730-702 c



SCOTT BROS. (RAILWAY FOUNDRY), A RE the manufacturers of the following -G*- among other (specialities : The celebrated “ EXCELSIOR 1 ’ 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 onlj a limited quantity of these Machines, which took the FIRST PRIZE at the recent competition of the Agricul tural and Pastoral Association, can bo supplied, orders for next season must be given early, or they cannot be executed. LEAMINGTON COOKING RANGES. Those Stores 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 2lin £l7 0 0 Bft. by 2Gin ... 18 10 0 Oft. by 2-iin 18 15 0 Oft. by 2Gin ... 20 15 0 Other prices equally low. 48g



FARMERS ! FARMERS ! FARMERS ! R. McKERROW AND CO., Cash Purchasers of Wool, Grain, and all kinds of Farm Produce, and are Iso 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. 36



Business Notices. i, i i CLEARING SALE. SPECIAL NOTICE. I. R. HODDER & COMPANY Beg to remind the public and their numerous customers that this being THE LAST WEEK OF THEIR Great Clearing Sale, AKD AS THEHB AKU STILL SOME VERY CHEAP LINES LEFT They would respectfully urge that this opportunity should not be lost sight of. New Season Teas Ex MENMUIE, JUST RECEIVED. Splendid Value for Money. SAMPLES GIVEN ON APPLICATION. T.R. HODDER & COMPANY BARGAINS. AUG. 16th.



Bußinwts Hotlces. W. WHITE, confectioner and baker, 5A On debs’ BUILDINGS, ASHBURTON, BUGS to announce that lie has taken the business lately carried on by Edward Taylor, Baker, &c., Saunders’ Buildings, and trusts by supplying a first class article at a moderate price, to merit a continuance of public support. Best Bread, 41b. Loaf, 6d. Casb. W. WHITE, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS. 928g-Bsoc 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 NEW SADDLERY. &c., &c. J. TAIT, & CO., PRACTICAL SADDLERS & HAR NESS MAKERS, Wills Street, Ashburton, (Next 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 he sold at most reasonable prices. Harness of, every description made to order, or repaired on the shortest notice. J. TAIT AND CO., (Next Cookson’s Stables), Opposite Railway Station Ashburton. 915 g HORSE FEED. OATS, BARLEY, &c., CRUSHED EVERY WEDNESDAY. JOSEPH CLARK, G9g Tinwald. 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 T. A. GATES, CABINET MAKER, &c., SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, ASHBURTON. All kinds of Furniture, Picture Frames Ac., on Sale and made to order. FUNERALS FURNISHED -4g RAKAIA RESTAURANT. A T h NDREWS begs to inform lx, *I • ix the inhabitants of Rakaia and Surrounding District that he has taken the premises lately occupied by C. S. Howell, and has opened them as a Restaurant and Boarding House. MEALS Is. BEDS Is. A. J. ANDREWS, Proprietor. 113 ASHBURTON HAIR CUTTING ROOMS. IMPORTANT NOTICE. MR. E. A. GARNETT begs to inform the inhabitants of Ashburton and surrounding districts tbat 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 here, 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. Agent for the sale of the Ashburton Guardian and Evening Herald. 725c-92g NOTICE TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. TTTHEN you want any Copper, Zinc, VV 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. 469 a TO FARMERS. mHE UNDERSIGNED are CASH 1 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. W. H. BRISTOW, GOVERNMENT SURVEYOR, Licensed Under Land Transfer Act. Ford and Newton’s Buildings, (next County Council offices, Hereford street, Christchurch. 104 a



Business Notices. CONTINUATION OF TEE Great Sale AT ORR AND CO.’S., Have made still further reduc tions in various lines of Goods, as we desire to clear out all our old Stock FOR CASH 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. 6d. Wool Shawls, at 7s. 6d. to 12s. 64 Flannel, heavy, at lOd. to Is. 3d. Colonial made Flannel, from Is. 2s. to Is. Gd. A Job Lot of Ladies’ Jackets. Collars and Cuffs, from 6d. per pair. Real Welsh Homespun, at Is. 104 ; all wool. 25 Costumes, dark colors, at 20s. each. 1 Lot of Childrens’ Costumes, at 4g. to 7s. 6d., to clear out. Millinery. 6 doz. Straw Hats, at 6d. each. 2 ~ » at Is. ~ Trimmed Hats, at half usual prices. Trimmed Bonnets very low. Blankets, Etc. Blue Blankets, at 10s. 6d to 15s. 64 Superior Blue Blankets at 17s. 64 Kaiapoi Blankets, at 205., Towels, at 6d. each. • Turkish Towels, at Is. to Is. 64 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 655. Men’s Waterproof Coats, as low as Bs. 6d. Men’s Heavy and Leather Bound, from 16s. to 255. Men’s Suits, from 395. 6d. to 675. 6d. Mens’ Tweed Pants, from 10s. 64- to 15s. 64 Men Hats, at 4s. Sd., ss. Gd., to 7s. 64 Carpets. A great variety of Brussels Carpets, at 2s. under usual prices. Best Tapestry Carpets, at 3s. 6d. Best Kidder. Carpets, very cheap. Felt Carpets, from 2s. 6d. to 3s. 6d. 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. ORE AND CO. ASHBURTON AND RAKAIA. 9150