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(Renter’s Telegrams.) London, July 20.

The cricket match Australia v. Eighteen of the Crystal Palace Club was continued to-day on the Palace grounds. The Home team wont in for their first innings and were all out for 59 runs. Being 9G runs behind the Australians they followed their innings, and were disposed of for 97 runs. When them stumps were drawn for the day, the Australians had lost no wickets for 4 runs. A capital wicket was pitched, and the ground was in good order. The fielding of the Australian team was excellent throughout. Three per cent. Consols, 9Si. Brandy, 10s. 6d. , „ In the House of Commons the Secre tary of ■ State for Foreign Affairs, in re plying to a question, said that the German Government had in no way encouraged German officials to go to Turkey to take part in that country’s finances, but had cordially proposed to co-operate in con cert with the other European Powers in that direction.

Mr. M ! Laren, who was appointed by Mr. Gladstone to the position of Lord Advocate of Scotland in his administra tion, and was rejected for the Western Boooughs in seeking re-election on his acceptance of the office, has contested the vacant seat for Berrick, and been again defeated.

J uly 21. The death of Earl Dalhousie, aged 74, is announced to-da3 r . A Bill, (introduced by Government, to authorise further advantages for miti gation of the distress in Ireland has passed both Houses of Parliament. Consols, 985-. New Zealand Securities have further declined, and are now quoted as follows :—Five per Cent. 10.40 Loan, 103£ ; 5 per Cant. 1889 Loan, 103. Ade laide and New Zealand breadstuffs con tinue quiet and unchanged in price. Aus tralian tallow remains firm at last quota tions.

The tenders for the Hobart Town Loan of LIOOjOOO at 5 per cent., amounts to four times the sum required, at satisfac tory prices

Paris, July 22.

A French Military Commission has been appointed to undertake the reor ganisation of the Greek army, and its members will shortly proceed to Athens to commence their duties.

Berlin, July 22.

It is reported that England intends in creasing the British fleet in the China Seas, which it is believed will be the means of averting war between Russia and China. Vienna, July 21.

It is announced that the Austrian 'Go vernment has informed the Porte that it is determined tliat the decisions of the European Conference, recently held at Berlin, and the provisions of the Treaty of Berlin of 1878, so far as they relate to Montenegro, shall be executed in their entirety. The Austrian Government further informs the Porte that it will urge strict execution of the designs of the Con ference and Treaty by all concerned. Calcutta, July 21.

Hews has been’ received from Cabul that, acting under the advice of the Indian Government, a number of most prominent adherents of Yakoob Khan have consented to accept Abdurrahan Khan as the new Ameer of Afghanistan. Calcutta, July 22. A dubar was held to-day, at which it was announced that the British Govern ment would recognise the Ameership of Abdur Rahman a( Candahar. AUSTRAL! AH. [Per Rader's Agency.) Melboukne, July 21. The Opposition held a caucus to-day at ■which it was decided to support Mr. Lalor, the member for Grant, to the Speakership, and force a vote of want of confidence to-morrow.

Moderate business has been done in snstnrs, but the market. ‘ shows more activity. Now Zealand oats, Us. 7i.d. ; milling qualities show a .slightly improved tendency.

Meldouune July 22.

Mr. Mason, the member for South Gippsland, and a supporter of the Opposi tion in the Assembly, is a candidate for the position of Chairman of Committees. A writ has been served upon a Mel bourne newspaper for L 5,000 damages, at the instance of Swallow and Ariel, for libel, in stating that the firm had dis missed several of their employees in con nection with the recent elections.

When Parliament opened to-day, Mr. Lalor, the member for Grant, was elected Speaker on fthe motion of the Hon. Graham Berry, seconded by Mr. Gaunson, the member for Ararat. Mr, Berry notified that it had been agreed to adjourn the vote of want of confidence debate until to-morrow.

Sydney, July 23.

A fire broke out in the Victoria Theatre in Pitt street, shortly after the perform ance closed last night, and soon gained such hold that all efforts to extinguish it failed, and the building was completely destroyed. No lives were lost, and the buildings adjoining the theatre-were only slightly injured by the fire.

INTERPROYINCIAL.

(Per Press Association.)

Auckland, July 23,

At the Board of Education’s meeting, an explanation from teachers was read re specting some alleged evasions of instruc tions respecting holidays. They denied any intention of disobeying instructions. The Board passed a resolution to the effect that there had been some neglect, but the Board held that no irregularities should occur in future.

The Industrial Home inquiry continued andthe evidence, of Mr. Barstow, R.M.,W, Homes, solicitor, and Mrs. Gavin, seam stress, was taken. The two former spoke strongly in favor of the management. Mr. Evans, Superintendent of Railways, New South Wales, who recently arrived in Auckland, and visits the South to in spect the tramways, and on private busi ness, took his departure for Wellington last night by the Arawata. It is possible that, should Sir Henry Parkes consent, and Mr. Evans’ time and inclination per mit, Government may avail themselves of his presence to obtain a report from him on the management of our railways. New Plymouth, July 23.

Four more natives were arrested at the camp to-day. The Hinemea has arrived for the purpose of taking the prisoners away.

Napier, July 23.

Nopi Te Apetu, leader of the Waipawa natives, has stopped a man ploughing within half a mile of the land in dispute. They unyoked the horses and threatened to' take the plough over the boundary. Wellington, July 22.

The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company report, under date, London, July 20 wool market is unchanged. Up to date, 290,000 bales have arrived. Wheat, Adelaide, is worth 50s. per 4961b5.; New Zealand, 48s. The tallow market is firm, best mutton being worth L 35 per ton ; best beef, L 32 10s. The leather market is firm ; best sides are worth llfd. per lb. The diamond rings seized by the police from the Adelaide bankrupt Gleich, and recently ordered by the Supreme Court to be returned, were offered for sale by auction. Previous to the sale, the Col lector of Customs intimated that the Cus toms duties on the rings were not duly .paid, and the proceeds would have to be

forfeited. The sale proceeded, and a sum amounting to nearly Ll5O had to be paid to the Customs.

The Wakatipu, which left for Sydney this afternoon, will, on her return trip, bring down two racehorses—Lady Emma and Gitana —purchased by Sir Hercules Robinson from Mr. Lamond.

Wellington, July 23. Mr. Barnes’ house, Dixon street, was broken into last night. Nothing was ab stracted, as the burglar was discovered. He decamped through the door, but the police having the description of the man arrested to-day a person named Charles Nicholson.

His Excellency’s two racehorses are to be prepared for November meeting at Christchurch.

Dunedin, July 23. William S. Goodison, cattle dealer, has been sentenced to twenty eight days im prisonment, without the option of a fine, for assaulting a publican named Moss, with a loaded whip. At 9.30 this morning a girl named M’Outchcon, aged si-, while going to school was run over by a tram-car at South Kensington. The L3OO reward in connection with the Athenaeum arson case has been distri buted as follows :—Burtonshaw, L6O ; late Martin’s representatives, LSO ; Abra hams, LSO ; htykes, L3O : Mallard, L 45 ; Detective Neill, L 45; Mrs. Cofley, L2O. The reductions in the police force have commenced, Dunedin district is reduced by nine constables. Third class sergeants are reduced to the gra le of first-class con stables.

Invercargill, July 23.

A young man named James Crowley was stabbed in the region of the heart, while in a suburban brothel. His assail ant, one William Curran, was charged at the Police Court, and remanded. A boy named Charles Peters, aged ten, charged with stealing from the Baptist Chapel, has been committed to the In dustrial School.

The Oldest Actor.—M. Granetot, a Frenchman, now playing at Toulouse, is said to be the oldest actor on the stage. He is a hundred years old, and made his first appearance at the age of fifteen, during the Revolution. A Provision of Nature. —A bright young man on being asked by his sweet heart why the continual flow of so many rivers into the sea did not fill up the sea and make it run over, replied —“ Why, it’s the sponges my dear.” “ What have the sponges to do with it ?” she asked. To which he responded, “ Why, the sea is full cf sponges, ’way down at the bottom, and they suck up the water —don’t you see ?” She thought she did. Why People Drink Liquors.—Mr. A drinks because his doctor has recom mended him to take a little ; 8., because his doctor has ordered him not to, and he hates quackery ; C., takes a drop because he is wet ; D., because he is dry ; E., be cause he feels something rising ; F., be cause he feels a kind of sinking; G., be cause he’s going to see a friend off to America; H., because he’s gut a friend home from Australia ; 1.,' because he’s so hot in the evening; J., because lie’s so cold in the morning ; K., because he’s got a pain in the head ; L., because he’s got a pain in the foot; M., because he’s got a pain in his side ; N. , because lie’s got a pain his back ; 0., because he’s got a painin m his chest ; P., because he’s got a pain all over him; Q., because he feels light and happy ; R., because he feels heavy and miserable ; S., because he’s married ; T., because he’s single ; U. , because he’s engaged ; Y. , because he likes to see his friends around him ; W., because he’s got no friends, and enjoys a glass by himself ; X. , because his uncle left him a legacy ; Y. , because his aunt cut him off with a shilling ; Mr. Z. —we should be happy to inform our readers what his reasons are for drinking, but, on putting the question to him, he was unable to answer.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, SATURDAY, JULY 24, 1880.



Alfred Harrison. This Day, UNDER I!11,1. Of SALK. SATURDAY, JULY 24th, 12 noon. HARRISON will sell a his Yards, Havelock street, on SATURDAY NEXT, at 12 noon— g DRAUGHT HORSES g (Very superior workers) 2 DRAY 2 SET HARROWS 2 .SINGLE-FURROW PLOUGH J J DOUBLE-FURROW PLOUGH 2 g SETS HARNESS g The horses and plant are exceptionally good, and will be sold without the SLIGHTEST RESERVE. 61a WEDNESDAY, 4th AUGUST. 12.30 o’clock. ALFRED HARRISON has received instructions from Mr. Samuel Ben nett, who is leaving the district to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, AT ASHBURTON FORKS The whole of his Stock & Implements Etc., Comprising— -2 BLACK GELDING, Punch, 6yrs. 2 GREY ~ Boxer, oyrs. 2 GREY ~ Champion, aged 2 HACK FILLY, Rising 2yrs. 2 TIP CARTS, by Duncan (new) 2 DRAY, 3-horse 2 D. F. PLOUGH, Reid and Gray 2 „ ~ Duncan 2S. F. ~ Ransome and Sims 2 TANK 400 gallons A QUANTITY of HARNESS, Also — 300 BUSHELS OATS and Sundries The sale will be held, by permission, in the farm belonging to Mr. Joseph Good, at Ashburton Forks. Particular attention is called to the fact that the implements are nearly new. Lunch at 12 Sharp. Sale at 12.30. [.Without Reserve. 64a ALFRED HARRISON, Auctioneer.



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 Timvald, 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, & CO., Agents for Robey & Co.’s CELEBRATED THRESHING MACHINES Y 440



Edmiston, Gundry, and Co- This Bay. Property Sales. Messrs, edmiston, gundry, & Co. will hold PROPERTY SALES EVERY ALTERNATE SATURDAY, At their AUCTION ROOMS, EAST STREET. The Sales for Month will take place on SATURDAY. 24th JULY, Persons desirous of entering Properties for these Sales will please send particu lars to EDMISTON, GUNDRY, & Co., Auctioneers. Sale at 1 o’clock. 120 MONDAY, 26th JULY. Clearing Sale. Messrs, edmiston," gundry, & Co. have received instructions from Mr. Geo. Harris, Ashburton Forks, to sell BY PUBLIC AUCTION, at hia farm, ASHBURTON FORKS, ON Monday, 26th July, (In consequence of having sold the pro perty), the whole of his Farming Stock, AND IMPLEMENTS.



HOUSEHOLD FEKNITUKE AMU EFFECTS, Comprising DRAUGHT HORSES DAIRY COWS SPRINGERS CALVES DRAY PLOUGHS HARROWS HARNESS 22 TONS FIRST-CLASS HAY gOO HEART STAKES OATS, WHEAT, GRASS SEED DAIRY UTENSILS, Etc., Etc., Etc. Sale at 1 o’clock. EDMISTON, GUNDRY, & CO. 59a Auctioneers, For Sale. BAR Framed BEE HIVES. T. A. Gates, Saunders’ Buildings. 828 g To Let. STUBBLE LAND TO LET. GOOD STUBBLE LAND, on the Lag ' mohr estate, within easy distance of a Railway Station, TO LET. Apply for particulars to 977 g D. M'LEAN, Lagmohr. Wanted. ATS—Wanted to PURCHASE OATS in any quantity. Send samples to Geo. Maule, Commission Agent, near Tattersall’s, Christchurch. 46g



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 Bates. All kinds of Boots Made and Repaired. 805g—417c WANTED— A General SERVANT. Apply Mrs. William Saunders, the Mill, Ashburton. References required. 68g Tenders. ANTED—TENDERS for Stubbing some miles of Gorso. Tenders to be sent in by SATURDAY NEXT, July 24th. For full particulars apply to TO BUILDERS. SEPARATE TENDERS are invited for the Erection of a HOUSE, in Wood or Concrete, at the Hinds for D. Morrow, Esq. Plans and specifications may be seen at our office, where tenders will be received on or before SATURDAY, the 31st day of July, at noon. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. J. S. M. JACOBSEN & SON. Architects &c. Note —Office, St. Asaph Street (opposite 54a DONALD McLEAN, Lagmohr. Banka’ Corn Store). 550



Tenders. ——— ~ .^c. ASHBURTON COUNTY CoOT®IL. LENDERS are invited for Ejection of 1 IsL Cat tie; Yards; 2nd, Sljf&p Yards ; 3rd, Caretakera’s House sf and 4th, Shingling ; separately, or Jror the whole work. I Jr Plans and specificajfeoiwcan be seen at the Council’s office. I f Tenders addressed I 0 the Chairman will be received up to 11 a. rn. on WEDNES DAY, the 4th dav of August next. By order E. MAIN W A RING. Clerk. Ashburton, July 20, 1880. 679c-62g THE EDUCATION BOARD OF THE DISTRICT OF NORTH CANTER BURY. ASHBURTON INFANT SCHOOL. TENDERS are invited for the erection of an INFANT SCHOOL at Ash burton. Those desirous of tendering can see conditions, specifications and draw ings at the house of Mr. Joseph Ward, Ashburton. Endorsed tenders are to be sent to the Chairman of the Board, not later than 3 p.m. on WEDNESDAY, the 4th AUGUST. The Board does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any tender. T. S. LAMBERT, Architect. Hereford street, Christchurch, 15th July, 1880. G3g ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. COUNTY HOSPITAL. TENDERS are invited for the Supply of Groceries, Bread, Milk, Meat, Medical Comforts, Fuel, Drugs, and tcu» provide Funerals for a year for the Count- Hospital. Specifications and conditions c seen at the Council Chambers. Tenders addressed to the Chair mil/ will be - received up to 11 a.in. |n WEjfiSTES DAY, the 4th day of Augu The lowest or any tenderliot necessarily accepted. By order, F. MAIN Ashburton, July 22, 1880. lING, Clerk. 683c-07g MOUNT SOMERS ROAD BOARD. ITIENDERS are invited for the following 1 Works : No. 15.—Footbridge on the Hewson’s Road. No. 17. —Bowyers Stream Road—For mation, etc., 80 chains. No. 18. —Graham’s Road —Formation, etc., 40 chains. No. 19.—Ford and Newton’s Road— Formation, clearing bush, etc, 143 chains No. 20. —Reynold’s Road and Cameron’s Road—Formation and Metalling, 100 chains. Specifications of the above works can he seen at the office, Mount Somers, where tenders, addressed to the Chairman, will be received until noon on MONDAY, August 2nd, 1880. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. C. J. WENTWORTH COOKSON, Jun., Surveyor to the 65g Mount Somers Road Board. Public Notices. MOUNT SOMERS ROAD BOARD. A MEETING of Ratepayers will be held at the Roard Board office Mount Somers on August 9th, 1880, at noon, for the pupose of taking into con sideration the proposed exchange of road on Messrs. Gould and Cameron’s property, near Methven. By order, C. J. WENTWORTH COOKSON, Jun., Clerk to the GGg Mount Sinners Road Board. PUBLIC NOTICE, IF 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. C3Gc-15g ASHBURTON AGRICULTURAL, AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. mHE THIRD MONTHLY MEETING, X for the reading of papers and discus sion of general farming matters, will be held on SATURDAY NEXT, at four o’clock, in the upper room of the Town Hall. GEO. JAMESON, 5Gg Secretary. TO FARMERS. THE Undersigned is a Cash Purchaser of good samples of WHEAT, Apply at once FREDK. PAYITT, 53g East Street, Ashburton. THE EDUCATION BOARD OF THE DISTRICT OF NORTH CANTER BURY. NORMAL SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS. CVTOTICE is hereby given that SIX SCHOLARSHIPS of the Annual value of Fifty Pounds each, and tenable for One Year, and if funds are voted by the Government, for a second year, will be awarded to Pupil Teachers and others upon examination in the various subjects required by the Board, at the end of Pupil Teacher’s fourth year. Candi dates, who must be over seventeen years of age, can obtain full particulars of Regu lations and Conditions by applications to the Principal of the Normal School, to whom the name and age of each Candi date must be forwarded on or before MONDAY, the 2nd day of AUGUST. The Examination will commence on WED NESDAY, the 4th day of AUGUST, at 10 a.m. By order, J. V. COLBOENE-YEEL, Secretary. Christchurch, 17th July, 1880. 47g NOTICE. MOUNT SOMERS ROAD BOARD. "VTOTICE is hereby given that the Mount Somers Road Board propose to STOP a ROAD from the South East corner of R. S. 23518 to the South East corner of R. S. 19975, and to take in ex change thereof a road from the aforesaid South East corner of R. S. 23518 to the South East corner of R.S. 24989, joining Government road at the South West cor ner of R. S. 25614. Plans of the above are now deposited at the Road Board office, Mount Somers. Dated this 11th day of May, 1880. By order, 0. WENTWORTH COOKSON, Jun., Surveyor to the 841 g Mount Somers Road Board.



Business Notices. TO FARMERS, GEO. MAUDE, GRAIN, SEED, & PRODUCE BROKER, LAND, ESTATE, & GENERAL COM MISSION AGENT. Cashel Street East, Christchurch. T7IARMERS having GRAIN and PRO |J DUCE for SALE, would kindly send Samples stating Prices and quan tities, per Post, will receive every atten tion. BUYERS OF FIRST-CLASS WHEAT, BARLEY, and OATS. Pri'-.t and Sam pies of Seed sent Free by Post. lOOOg LATEST STYLES FROM LONDON & PARIS. AT Craighead & Go., Merchant Tailors, TANCRED STREET, , (Next Orr & Co.) PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED. / 982a-445a r NEW SHOP. JUST OPENED, TO MEET REQUIRE MENTS. 0 QARSTENS & £JO., TOBACCONISTS, Fancy Goods and Stationery Depot, PROSPECT BUILDINGS, East street, Shop formerly occupied by Weston. Good Stock of Cigars, Tobacco, and Pipes of every description. HAIR - CUTTING, SHAVING, AND SHAMPOOING on the premises. Licensed to sell Postage Stamps. 766g-366c BEST NEWCASTLE COALS I^l LAMBTON COLLIERY. PER TON. 1 A PER CENT. DISCOUNT J-W for CASH. SPRINGFIELD COALS 40s. PER TON. 10 Per Cent. Discount for Cash. To be delivered in my yard. Accounts to be paid monthly. 35907730 C. PERCY COX. T. R. HODDER & CO. HAVE much pleasure in announc ing to their friends and the public generally, that their stock of WINTER DRAPERY, MILLINERY, MEN’S AND BOYS’ CLOTHING, HATS AND HOSIERY, BOOTS AND SHOES, IS NOT TO BE SURPASSED FOR QUALITY AND ASSORTMENT Each Department being replete with everything suitable for the season. JUST TO HAND — A Very Large Assortment oe Melbourne Clothing, MADE ESPECIALLY TO ORDER. T. R. HODDER & CO. having been encouraged by their greatly increased trade in the Clothing Department, have ENLARGED THEIR PREMISES, Enabling them to keep a Larger and More Varied Assortment. Tailoring In all branches by most experienced hands. SUITS, RIDING TROUSERS, HABITS, &c., made on the most im proved principle, at the shortest notice, and as cheap, or cheaper, than any house in Canterbury. T. R. HODDER and CO., seeking to Encourage Local Industries keep a well assorted stock of Kaiapoi, Roslyn, and Mosgiel Manufactured Goods. Boots and Shoes, Imported and Colonial make, from the best Christchurch and Dunedin Manufacturers. T. R. HODDER & CO., while not pro fessing to sell everything at COST PRICE, are prepared to meet EXISTING COM PETITION and to encourage all Cash Purchasers. An experience of twenty six years Colonial storekeeping has taught our Firm the value of a Gash Grocery Business, which they have found succeed so well in Ashburton since bringing down the prices of many leading commodities, which course they are still prepared to continue and show their preferring PROMPT CASH, rather than risk long credit with large profits. Ironmongery AND Orockeryware AT LOWEST PAVING RATES. Sole Agents for Singer’s Sewing Machines Sole Agents for Wanzer Sewing Machine. Agents for Norwich Union Fire Insurance Company. TR HODDER & CO. 407c-948g



Business Notices. REDUCTION. CHEAP! CHEAP ! ! CHEAP I! ! A N unlimited supply of every size of tk. BUILDING TIMBER non- on Sale by the undersigned, at 12s. per 100 ft. and upwards. Always in stock:—Stakes, Posts and Rails, Firewood, Ac., at cheap rates. ' ALPHEUS HAYES, Timber Merchant, East street, Ashburton. N.B.—Orders for Bridging and Culvert Timber supplied on the shortest notice. 7380 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 NEW SADDLERY, &c., &c. J. TAIT, & CO., PRACTICAL SADDLERS & HAR NESS MAKERS, Wills Street, Ashburton, (Next to Cookson’s Stables), HAYE 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, &e., &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 Cookson’s Stables), Opposite Railway Station Ashburton. 9150 SCOTT- BROS. (RAILWAY FOUNDRY),



ARE the manufacturers of the following 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 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 -Tin 18 in 0 lift. by‘24in.... ... 18 J.r. 0 lift, by ‘Min ... ‘2O K» 0 Other prices equally' low. ISu FOR SALE, on- VERY REASONABLE TERMS, ACRES OF LAND AT WAKANUL 100 Acres Cross-ploughed, ready for Wheat. 50 Acres, skimmed for Earley; -well fenced. A good Stable, and an abundant supply of water on the farm. The favourable terms on which this farm may be purchased offers an induce ment rarely to be met with. Further particulars, apply to"’ POYNTZ & CO.



PRACTICAL WATCH & CLOCK MAKER, JEWELLER, &c. EOBT. MURRAY, MOORE STREET, BEACH ROAD, ASHBURTON, HAVING had over thirty years’ ex perience in some of the leading establishments in England and Scotland, trusts by good workmanship and atten tion to business to merit a share of the patronage of the inhabitants of Ashburton and County. A well-assorted stock of Watches, Clocks Jewellery, Spectacles, &c. Watch Glasses and Keys, of best quality, fitted. All Watch and Clock Work and Jewel lery repairs executed on the Premises. Specimens of Workmanship by R.M. shown in the window, AT MOORE STREET (Next Door to the Road Board Office), BEACH ROAD, ASHBURTON. jOTI A AAA TO LEND, in sums to cJjJLv/,v/W su it borrowers, at lowest rate of interest. F. P. O’Reilly, Solicitor, Ashburton. 4.24c-833g ADVERTISEMENTS received for the GUARDIAN up to 9 p.m. at the scale charges, afterwards at double rates for insertion over the leader 824g-429



Business Notices. CASH IN DEMAND AND CASH ON DEMAND AT I. HIIOBOER & GOMP’ ¥s ASHBURTON, A REAL GENUINE CASH SALE OF Drapery, Clothing, Boots, Shoes, Sewing Machines, Crockeryware 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 ,£3,000 WORTH 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 PRICES !! ! FOR NET CASH ONLY. Drapery, Winceys, 3,Jd. per yard to Is. 9d. Wide crisp Saxony Wincey, reduced from 10£d. to 6fd. A lot of Dress Stuffs reduced from Is. to 6jd. All Wool Serges, Cloaking, &c., reduced from Is. 9d. to Is. French Merino, Russel Cords, Persian Cords, Alpaccas, Cobourgs, Baratheas, &c., &c., all reduced Rochdale Flannels (our own importing from the Manufacturers), reduced from Is. 6d to Is. Ad. per yard Grey Calicos, fine and heavy, reduced from ss. 6d. to 4s. per dozen Super Wide Mexicans, reduced from 7 Ad. . per yard to 6d. Heavy Twilled Unbleached Sheeting, Is. 9d., reduced to Is. 4Ad. Do. Do. White, reduced from Is. Bd. to Is. 2d. Colored Counterpanes, 3s. lid. Horrock’s Long Cloths, 4s. 7-id. per dozen The above Cotton Goods, splendid value, being old stock



A largo 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 80s. and 265. to 18s. lid. Colored Cotton Shirtings, reduced from 8J to sid. per yard Crimean Shirting, reduced from Is. 2d. to Is. id. per yard Men’s Colored Fancy Regatta Shirts, reduced from os. Cd. to Is. 9d. Men’s Strong Working Shirts, reduced from 3s. Gd to 2s. Gd. Felt Carpets, Is. 3d. per yard Hemp Druggetts 81.- per yard White Blankets reduced from 15s. to 11s. Cd. 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 Bid. per pair GO dozen Plain, Striped, and Fancy Cotton and Merino, at and under 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 Old. Clothing. 85 Men’s Tweed Suits from 275. Gd. 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 ©£ 50 pairs heavy Tweeds, original price, IGs. Gd. and 14s. Cd., all reduced to 10s. 9d. per pair Men’s Strong Tweed Coats from 15s. 9d. Men’s Blue Diagonal fast-color, 205.; Trousers and Vests, 18s. Cd. Men’s heavy Beaver Munster Coats, worth 425.; reduced to 295. Gd. 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. Gd. 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. 6d. tolls. Gd., all at Bs. lid. per pair Ladies’ Strong Imitation Kid, 4s. lid. per pair Men’s Strong Elastic-side, 10s. 6d. Men’s best make Colonial Shooting, 15s. Gd. Men’s Heavy Watertights, 15s. 6d. Men’s'Bluchers, Bs. Gd. Sewing Machines, Hand and Treadle, best makers, Wanzer, 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. Gd. NOTICE.—The whole stock clean, 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. RODDER & COMP™ Drapery Store, Clothing and Boot and Shoe Store. Sewing Machine Depot, Grocery and Crockery Store, Ironmongery and Hardware Store, 675c-51g



Business Notices C. W. DUCKWORTH^ GROCER, HIGH STREET, CHRISTCHURCH, (Near Strange's Buildings.) Goods Delivered at Christchurch Rail way Station. Furnished Houses To Let at Sumner. 420 POSITIVELY THE Last Week! Last Week! Last Week! OP THE MONSTER CARNIVAL, FANCY FAIR, AND BAZAAR, IN FOWLER’S NEW BUILDINGS, Tancred street. STOCK MUST BE DISPOSED OF. FURTHER GREAT REDUCTIONS. Gold and Silver Jewellery. Gold and Silver Trimmings for Fancy Dress Costumes. These Goods are a Special Importation, and will be SOLD AT VERY LOW PRICES. DON’T FAIL TO COME AND SEE THE WONDERFUL BARGAINS.



EVERYONE INVITED. 614c-6g ASHBURTON HAIRCUTTING ROOMS. REDUCED PRICES. E. A. GARNETT, Hairdresser, East Street, WILL REDUCE his PRICES from June 19th, in order to meet the times, as follows : GENTS’ HAIRCUTTING BOYS’ haircutting, under 12'years 3d. 3d. SHAVINO Bd. A large and well-assorted stock of Tobacco, Cigars, Perfumery, and Fancy Goods, at greatly reduced prices. Note the address— jK3~ E. A. GARNETT’S Old-Established Hairgutting Rooms, East street, Ashburton. Agent for the sale of the Ashburton Guardian and Evening Herald. 565c-959a QUILL’S HOTEL Opposite Railway Station, Ashburton. SUPERIOR ACCOMMODATION for TRAVELLERS



.RIVATE SUITES OF APART MENTS FOR FAMILIES. LARGE SAMPLE ROOMS FOR . COMMERCIAL TRAVELLERS. BATH ROOM. FIRST-CLASS ■ BILLIARD SALOON. Wines, Spirits, and Ales, of the most genuine brands only, kept and supplied, wholesale and retail. Note Address- Q U I LL’S WHOLESALE BOTTLING STORES, Commercial Hotel, (Near Railway Station), Ashburton. 751a-336s