swamp, the existence of which had been already denied. Mr. George insisted that it was impro per to resist an application of this kind. The Hon. George M‘Lean complained that this action on the part of the Opposi tion was calculated to excite the Native mind, and that was what the country would say if any evil consequences en sued. . . Mr. Andrews condemned the opposition made to the application, and at the same time reprobated the practice of members absenting themselves without leave. Mr. Hursthouse said that the member had gone on public business, and thought the application should be amended accordingly. He (Mr. Hursthou&e) knew the country very well, and believed that it would take fourteen days, and even then he would have some difficulty in finding a swamp. Mr. Seddon argued that, so far as they could tell, a blunder had been made in making the road through the swamp. The Hon. Major Atkinson complained that the statement made by the Native Minister had, in his absence, been mis represented. They had further informa tion that the road had been abandoned, and no swamp had been encountered. The Government had instructed plans of the road to be prepared for the information of the House. The name of Mr. Crombie Brown, correspondent of the Lyttelton Times , had been mentioned. It wag quite possible that they might have some thing to say about that gentleman before the matter was finally disposed of. There could be no objection to Mr. Hamlin or any other member visiting the district. The motion was than put and agreed to. CIVIL SERVICE REPORT. Dr. Wallis asked at what hour previous to 12 p.m. on Friday, June 18th, 1880, the Government supplied the New Zealand Times, the Otago Daily Times, and the Christchurch Press with copies of the Civil Service Royal Commission. In explana tion, he stated that the copies in question had been obtained by the New Zealand Times, New Zealand Herald, Otago Daily Times, and Christchurch Press, and pub lished by these papers to the prejudice of other journals. The Hon. J. Hall said that the report became public property so soon as it was forwarded to the Governor, and before it was laid on the table of the House. It was forwarded to the Governor at 4 o clock on the afternoon of Friday, and was re turned by him about 7 o’clock. He had not an opportunity of laying it on the table until a late hour of the evening. In the interim, two press reporters applied to him and obtained copies of the report. It was simply a case of vigilance on their part, and had applications been made to him by other members of the press they, too, would have been supplied with copies. It was simply a case in which one or two press reporters were more active than their neighbors. Had all been equally active they would all have had copies alike. Mr. Jones asked what steps had been taken to discover and punish the person who stole the report of the Royal Civil Commission, as stated in the House on the 20th inst. by the Minister for Justice. The Hon. J. Hall replied that ‘ ‘ stolen” was rather a stronger phrase than the Go vernment wished to convey. He would prefer saying that a report was obtained in a highly irregular manner by a member of the press. He had questioned the Go vernment printer as to how the report had been got hold of, and the reply he made was that it could not possibly have been got through any laches in the office. If the Government could find out the of fender they would certainly cause him to be punished most severely. THE NO-CONEXDBNCE DEBATE. The debate was resumed by Mr. Hutchison, whose tame speech was cut short by the 5.30 adjournment. Mr. Macandrew followed. He con demned borrowing any more money, the interest on the debt already piled up amounting to more than a million and three-quarters. To having to pay this interest the depression prevailing was traceable. He thought there was a pos sibility of reducing too much, and killing the patient by a too free use of the lancet. He denounced the Centralism that had Supplanted Provincialism, and he never would have gone in for the Public Works Policy if be had thought it was not to be locally administered. He objected to further increase of taxation, believing in the more equal distribution of the inci dence. An income tax was no better than a property tax. The hon. gentleman advocated retrenchment in expenditure and reduction of taxation, which was too high now. He denied that the Opposi tion wished to unseat the Government on this matter. It was the wish of the Op position, who were not bidding for office, that all hands should go to the pumps, and help to save the ship. Mr. Macan drew then entered into a criticism of the Government’s proceedings in regard to the last loan, and 1 other matters of their ad ministration, stating that, but for the indecent haste of the present Government to get op the Ministerial benches, these matters would have been more satisfac torily managed than they have been since. In the course of his criticism of the Financial Statement qf’ thp Treasurer, |£r. Macandrew read one that he had pie pared to show how the thing should have peen done. The Hon. R, Oliver congratulated the last speaker on his skill in manufacturing financial statements. Had be exercised Jus undoubted ability in that line when he was in the Government it would perhaps have been better for the country, and un doubtedly it would have been to the ad vantage of the Government of which he was a prominent member. It was plain that there was no proper understanding or agreement amongst those on the Opposi tion side. It was not the finance of the colony that they had been considering, but,,a general system of doing every thing, down to governing the uni verse. It was a most disagree able duty to be called upon to engage in this unseemly fight, to simply defend the Government benches, without any colonial advantage or benefit being gained for the qolpny pt large". IJe contended that' a “property tax was 'more in the form of an all round tax than anything that could be devised. ' It was not only a land tax, but it doubled the taxation under that tax. The member for Port Phalmers was somewhat unintelligible Jxe’gpqke exbqqt nq uiorg ppd the energetic pushing on of the public tforks policy of 1878. He quoted from a speech made by the member at Port phalmers, in which he said that he (Mr. Macandrew) had often thought that it would have been much better if the L 8,000,000 loan had missed fire. He did not see how he reconciled that statement with what he had just now said about the negotiation of that loan. The present Government would gladly quit the Govern ment benches if they could do so with any approach to honor or a sense of duty. They would be only too glad to leave then ; of that he could assure them. Mr. Ormond, Mr. Shepherd, and Mr. Sutton, were the other speakers before the House adjourned. EVENING SITTING. The House met at 2.30. Mr. Kelly presented a petition from Taranaki, praying for a modification of the Property Tax. The Hon, John Hall gave notice that he would, at next sitting day, introduce the Representation Bill. The Hon. John Hall laid the evidence taken by the Civil Service Commission on the table. Mr. Macandrew spoke in favor of get ting the evidence printed. Mr, Hall pointed out that it was most

voluminous, and that the cost would be enormous. Mr. Brown moved that it be printed, and after discussion the motion was with drawn. Reptying to questions, it was stated that the time for making returns under the Property Tax had been extended to let August. It might be inconvenient to make a general rule for the periodical re moval of Wardens and R.M.’s at least every three years. Government did not expect to receive any revenue from the extra Customs duties on imported beer for the financial year 1880-81. The following Bills were introduced and read :—Gold Duties Abolition, Registra tion of Dentists, and Heathcote Bridges. THE NO-GONEIDENCE DEBATE. The no-confidence debate was resumed by Mr. Reeves. He condemned the Pro perty Tax, and never expected to have seen it brought into operation. A better plan for meeting the emergency would be to impose a half-penny on wool, washed and greasy. That would realise a sum of L 150,000; besides, it would increase labor, as all the wool would be washed. Another impost he suggested was a duty of os. per ton on coal ; that would yield L 40,000, and would aid in de veloping the local mines. The proposal to abolish subsidies was most unfair, as most local bodies were committed to engage ments on the distinct understanding that they would extend over a period of five years. Mr. Russell, as a member. coming from the district of the member for Clive, could not agree with much he had stated. He could not agree with the suggestions that the best way to deal with the Civil Service would be to knock off L 250,000. That was far too sweeping a proposal. He com mended the Treasurer for the courage he had displayed in setting forth the true state of the case, uninviting as the subject no doubt was. He regarded the financial proposals as a whole as being for the welfare of the colony. He approved of the Property Tax, and considered it a slur on the industrial classes that the tax would hamper them. He was opposed to the beer tax, and thought it would be better if they had stuck to the Property Tax as originally adopted. Mr. Stewart said the more the financial proposals were considered the more inex plicable they seemed to be. With any thing like decent management the pros perity of the country was bound to return. The Property Tax was essentially inquisi torial. It struckatprecariousasweli asfixed incomes, and a tax of that kind was sure to retard enterprise. Chopping and chang ing about from one tax to another as they ' were doing was calculated to aggravate ; the evils of taxation. If the tax was in sisted upon they might just as well pro claim the colony a sheep run, as that was sure to be its outcome. Mr. Mason argued that the education ' vote should bo reduced so as to provide only for primary education. The debate was interrupted by the 5 "30 adjournment.

THE MOORHOUSE RECOGNITION BILL.

That much-abused body the Legislative Council of New Zealand has for once shown the superiority of its wisdom over that of the representatives of the people, in throwing out the Moorhouse Services Recognition Bill. Only a few days since we expressed suiprise at such a production being introduced into the Lower House, and more so when the Bill received the sanction of Governmentand passed through all its stages with very trifling opposition. It will be observed however, on reference to our Parliamentary report, that the “ lords” treated the matter with the ridi cule which it invited, and speakers viewed the measure in the light of an insult to Mr. Moorhouse. The proposal of Captain Fraser to give Mr. Moorhouse 5,000 acres of land, would, no doubt be far more ac ceptable to the latter gentleman, and re lease him from the obloquy attaching to the possession of a State pauper’s ticket.

THE POLITICAL SITUATION.

[by telegraph.]

(From our own Correspondent.)

Wellington, J une 24.

Last night was the first this session in ■which real excitement was apparent, and it was a very damaging one for the Government. What their enemies had so entirely failed to do was done by them selves and their supposed friends. Mr. Macandrew’s speech occupied the first hour. It did not by any means “ bristle with hard facts or damage the Govern ment,” but was fanciful and perfectly harmless. Mr. Oliver followed with a speech like that of a stqpid schoolboy, well calculated to set the whole House against the Government. It is difficult to conceive anything so weak and yet as mischevious, and its effect on the Govern ment and the House was at once apparent. Mr. Ormond rose, and in a most masterly speech announced a well thought out policy in opposition tq that of the Govern ment. The effect on the House was wonderful, and it was at once evident that he had a majority with hint. He made nq attempt either to oppose er to support the Government, but announced his own views as if utterly regardless of conse quences The Opposition vehemently cheered each of his announcements, whilst the always nervous Premier was unwise enough to ejaculate “ come here and do it yourself. ” It is most evident that the Government are getting alarmed at the difficulties that surround them on all sides for want of money, and would gladly throw up their heavy responsi bilities, so that their friends dare not risk unseating them by even a friendly dissent from their proposals. Mr. Oliver might be exchanged with great advantage, and Mr. Atkinson would not be much of a loss, but Mr. Hall is a man the colony cannot afford to lose in its approaching difficulties.

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LATEST FROM EUROPE,

(Per Pouter's Agency.) L ( ondon, June 31. Arriycd—Bruc-p, from Lyttelton. Messrs Money Wigrarn and Co.’s steamship Durham arrived at Plymouth torday, Three per cent Consols 98| : Scotch pig iron, 525. The market rate fop discount is -i per cent lower. The match between the Australians and Eighteen of Birmingham, at Aston Park, was continued to-day, the weather being showery throughout. The Australians’ bowling was dead on the wicket. The home team went in for their first innings and were all out for 88 runs, but being 61 behind they had to follow their innings, and when the stumps were drawn for the day had lost one wicket for 20 runs. London, June 23. In the House of Commons Mr. La bouchere introduced a motion to permit Mr. Bradlaugh, who refused to take the oath, to make an affirmation instead. A long and animated discussion took place, which lasted two days. Mr. Gladstone (the Premier), and several other promi nent members of the Ministry, supported the motion, which was, however, nega tived on a division being taken. The Con servative papers consider the result as a defeat for the present Government. On the House of Commons meeting this evening, Mr. Bradlaugh appeared at the bar of the House and claimed the right to take his seat for Northampton. He was requested by the Speaker to withdraw, but this he refused to do, and was then

! ordered into the custody of the Sergeant at-Arms. The cricket match between the Aus tralians and eighteen players of Birming ham, at Aston Park, was concluded to day. The homo team continued their ■ innings, and the Australians won the match in one innings, with nine runs to spare. London. June 24. A reply has been received by the Great Powers to their collective note to the Sultan, in which he was informed he would bo responsible for the delay which has taken place in the cession of territory to Montenegro, and for his failure to execute necessary reforms in Armenia. The Sultan in reply proposes that the execution of the treaty of Berlin, so far as it relates to Montenegro, should be delayed until the .agitation which exists in Albania against the required cession of territory to Montenegro lias subsided. It has not transpired what answer the Sultan has returned regarding reforms in Armenia. AUSTRALIAN. (Per Rentes’s Agency.) Melbourne, Juno 23. Sailed—Arawata, for the Bluff. The P. and O. Co.’s stermer Assam, with inward Suez mail, arrived at King George’s Sound to-day. The weights have been declared for the Melbourne Cup. Mata has been allotted Bst. 21b., and Camballo 7st. 31b. The top weight is Ost. Gib. Melbourne, June 24. Foul Play’s weight for the Melbourne Cup is 7st 91b. Camballo has been dis qualified owing to his nomination being informal. The Opposition and the Corner party object to the division on the Reform Bill taking place to-night in the Assembly, and threaten to “stonewall” in order to gain their point. The Argus of to-day, in a leader on the present state of parties in the House, anticipates that a division will shew each party with forty-two. There is only one doubtful vote. Efforts are being made to bring about a com promise regarding the joint sitting and to have a clause providing for the same to be eliminated. A caucus of unofficial Ministerialists was held yesterday to dis cuss the proposal, but no understanding was come to. Arrived—Tararua, from the Bluff. Sailed—Albion for the Bluff. Melbourne, June 25. In the Legislative Assembly last night, Mr. Service’s Reform Bill was rejected by 43 to 41 votes. The debate concluded by speeches from Mr. Service and Mr. Berry. The former said that he refused to sacrifice the clause providing for a joint sitting of both Houses. Mr. Berry briefly replied. Messrs. Williams, Sergeant, and Gaunson, and Sir John O’Shanasy, who were at the time of the last general election looked upon as supporters of Mr. Service’s party, voted against the Bill. At the conclusion of the debate Mr. Service moved the adjournment of the House. It is ex pected Parliament will be dissolved in consequence of the defeat of the measure. Mr. Williams gave notice of a motion in the Assembly yesterday, condeming the Ministry for threatening a dissolution while discussion on the Bill was taking place. It is not known, however, whether the motion will be persisted in. Previous to the division taking place, the Corner Party endeavored to effect a compromise, but were unsuccessful. The House was thronged last night, and there was much excitement at the result of the division. Sydney, Juno 24. Advices from the Gape to June Cth states that breadstuff's are depresed owing to large supplies. Wheat is quoted at 2*s. per 200 lbs. Adelaide, June 24. The Orient Company's steamer Liguria left Plymouth on the 14th of May, and arrived to-day. INTERPROYINCTAL. Auckland, June 24. Abe Hicken foil o\ ev the wharf last night as the Rotorua hauled off. He was rescued by a bystander, who jumped after him, and both were brought ashore in a boat. Hicken, who was booked by the steamer, lost his passage, A cablegram, via Sydney, - of date London, June 15, says serious agrarian disturbances arc reported from Ireland. Organised attacks have been made upon landlords in -several places. One, the parish of Drumslane, in Leitrim, is men tioned, in which the landlords resisted the attack, and in one fight that ensued, one peasant was killed and others injured. Several serious riots arc reported from other parts of Ireland, particularly in the county of Mayo, whore numbers of evic tions have taken place. Auckland, June 25. At a meeting of the Auckland Cattle Board the Inspector stated that pleuro pneumonia had again actively broken out at Messrs. Ireland’s farm, Panmure. One cow had died, and another would pro bably be slaughtered. A poorly attended meeting at Parnell > condemned the Property Tax and carried resolutions iq favor of a laad tax and an income tax, if necessary, M. L. Archer, a French colonist fr®m New Caledonia, and a party -of Com munists, have taken up a block of land near Henderson’s mill, under the Home stead Act, for vine culture. Wellington, June 24. At the meeting of the University Senate the following report of the Ex aminers was passed : That Frederick Fitchett, 8.A., and Robert H. Rattray, B.A. be each granted L.L.B. degrees. Honors—James Hay, Ist class in languages and literature, and Ist class in political science. Wm. H. J. West has passed the first examination for L.L.8.; Frederick Fitchett Ist class in political science ; George Montgomery, medical scholarship awarded. Resolved, that James Hay, 8.A., and Frederick Fitchett, B. A., having taken honors, be both admitted to the degree of M. A. That Anne Bolton, Andrew Cameron, Helen Cameron, Wm. Henry Herbert, James Ronaldson Thorn ton, and Herbert Wm. Williams, do pass for B.A. senior. That scholarships be awarded to the following candidates :• — Margaret Lillian Florence E.dgar, for mathemeiics ; Wm. Bookless Douglas, for Greek ; Benjamin Mitchell Connell for Latin ; John'lnnes, for English ; Gertrude Grierson, for English ; John King Davis for Latin ; Wm. Fidler, for Latin, French, and mental science 5 Alexander Mont gomery, for zoology ; Chas. Chilton, for mathematics; W. Deans Milne, for Latin ; Wm. Henry Herbert, for chemistry and physical science. Votes, of thanks were passed to Dr. Carpenter for the trouble he has taken in the management of last examination ; to Mr. Carleton, for his successful arrangements for the examina tion ; and to Thomas Douse, chief clerk in the University of London, for his ser vices in the conduct of the examinations. A deputation from the Licensed Victual ler’s Conference waited on Government this morning with suggested amendments to the Licensing Bill. The reply was that the matter would be considered. Wellington, June 25. A man named John Wilson is before the Magistrate’s Court on two charges of indecent assault on children, aged eleven and six respectively. The charges of sly-grog selling against Cato, the fruiterer, were dismissed, his Worship intimating that in no case would he convict unless the evidence of the in. formers’ agreed in every important point. Dunedin, June 24. The case of Alves v. City Corporation, in which L 50,000 damages are claimed from land of the Fernhill colliery taken for construction of the Silver-stream water race, is proceeding before Judge Williams

and two assessors. It is likely to last over a week, there being fifty witnesses on each side. Dunedin, June 25. The Education Board resolved to take no action in the meantime as regards the appointment of a third Inspector. The Times has the following: —“We are informed as regards Mr. Conyers’ connection with Davidson, that it amounts to lending a certain sum of money in busi ness at a fixed rate of interest, without participation in profits. Mr. Davidson supplied us with a list of work done for the railways at his foundry during the past two years, amounting in all to 72 tons of castings, costing Government L2O per ton. The price was fixed by tender. Mr. Macandrew is aware of the precise nature of the arrangement between Mr. Conyers and Mr. Davidson. Invercargill, June 24. The wife of a publican at North Invci’- cargill was found dead in bed. Several severe bruises on the body excited sus picions of violence. The inquest, which commenced yesterday, was adjourned for medical evidence. A meeting of licensed victuallers has re solved to ask Government if Licensing Commissioners are acting from instruc tions received or on their own responsi bility in reference to notices sent to licensees of wooden hotels about refusing licenses unless the houses are built of brick, stone, or concrete. A memorial was also forwarded to Government, draw ing attention to the excessive powers of Licensing Commissioners, and the recent arbitrary powers exercised in this district, and asking for right of appeal to a higher court in cases of applications for renewals being refused. Invercargill, June 25. The poll yesterday on the proposed loan of L 120,000 resulted in a negative by 619 votes against 427 for. Consequent on this result notice of motion has been given to borrow L 20,000 for improvements and extension of the gasworks.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, SATURDAY, JUNE 26, 1880.



Alfred Harrison. This Day, SATURDAY, 26th JUNE. At 12 o’clock. A LFRED HARRISON will sell by Public Auction, at his yards, Draught Horses and Hacks 1 Fat Cow 1 M‘Sherry Drill, nearly new 1 Dray 200 Bushels Oats, good feed 100 Bushels Barley Pigs, Fowls, Geese, Turkeys Furniture, Bedstead, Lamps do., dc., dc. Without Reserve. ALFRED HARRISON, 595c-989g Auctioneer. Jameson and Roberts. TUESDAY, 29th JUNE. IMPORTANT CLEARING SALE AT Wood’s Farm, DROMORE. Messrs, jameson & Roberts (in conjunction with Messrs. Robert Wilkin and Co.) are instructed by the Trustees of Woocl Bros’, estate, to sell by auction, without reserve, on the Farm, at Dromore, on TUESDAY, 2 9 th JUNE. All the Stock and Implements, consisting of— -15 useful Draught Horses Drays, Tip-carts, and Frames Ploughs, Harrows Reapers and Binders Mower and Reaper Grass Stripper Broadcast Sower Cambridge Rollers Rakes, Forks Pig Troughs, Grindstones Lot of Harness Horse Covers Tarpaulins, Tools, Tanks Potatoes, Carrots, Mangolds 50 Fowls G i Merino Ewes 4 Fat Pigs Chaff cutter, Horse-power Ac,, Ac., Ac, Sale to commence at 11 o’clock sharp. Luncheon provided. 7&S- A Train leaves Ashburton at 9.30 a.m. for Dromore station, which is only half a mile from the farm JAMESON A ROBERTS, ROBERT WILKIN A CO., 96§q Auctioneers. K. F- Gray. IMPORTANT SALE , OF FREEHOLD TOWN SECTIONS, IN THE TOWN OF TE MU KA on - TUESDAY, JULY 6th, 1880, KP. GRAY has been favored with , instructions from W. Grant, Esq., to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, At his Salerooms, Temuka, on the above ‘ date, ALL THAT VALUABLE BLOCK OP LAND, being part of Rural Section 2417, containing by ad measurement 30 acres (more or less), having a frontage on the Main South road, joining the north side of Te muka, and fronting on the Main Line of Railway. The whole of the above block of land has been surveyed and cut up into Quarter , and Half-acre Business and Building Sites, and conveniently sized Sections for Market Gardens and Villa Residences, and will be sold upon the fol lowing unexceptionably favorable terms, viz.: 25 per cent. Cash 25 per cent, in Twelve Months 50 per cent, in Three Years, Bearing Interest at 8 per cent, per annum. Lithographed Plans of the above may be seen at Temuka, Timaru, Point, Win chester, Geraldine, and Ashburton, —Sale at 1 o’clock sharp. K. F. GRAY, Auctioneer. The Auctioneer desires to draw the attention of capitalists and others to the above Important Sale, as the terms are so liberal that those possessed of limited means may become owners of Valuable Freehold Sections on the most easy terms ever offered to the public as the land is very rich, and well adapted for nurseries or gardens. 945 g



Wanted. WANTED KNOWN—That 0. 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. 805g—417c For Sale. BAR Framed BEE HIVES. T. A. Gates, Saundfers’ Buildings. 828 g fj ...■IW.'.IH. 1... I Mu M..W - . It——. I ■ ■ ■ . Lost. LOST, between Waterton and Ashbur ton, a Lady’s ULSTER. The finder will be rewarded by leaving it at Quill’s Hotel. 952 g ; Tenders. ASHBURTON’ COUNTY COUNCIL. TO^BUILDERS. msl —— TENDERS are invited for the execution of certain Additions to the Hospital. ' Also for Entrance Gates and about 18 chains of sawn timber Fencing. Plans and specifications'may ?b‘e seen' at our offices, and tenders, enclosing a guarantee deposit of £5 to bo delivered at the County Council offices, on or before Wednesday, June 30th, at noon. FOOKS AND SON, 968g-588c Architects, Ac. LONGBEACH ROAD DISTRICT. HHENDERS are hereby invited, and will I be received, addressed to the Chair man up till two o’clock on MONDAY, the sth July, for the following WORKS : Erection of two Culverts with concrete abutments. Side ditches on Ford’s road—about half a mile. Out-fall drain from Boundary road and deepening of side ditches. Side ditches on Isleworth road—about one mije, .u. Shingling Tlslesworth road for about thirty-five chains. Cutting into Rangitata rivet 5 . W. GDTHBBRT, ’ Surveyor. Longbeach Road, 25th June, 1880. 985 a upper Ashburton road board TENDERS are invited for the under- Tnentioned WORKS : No. G 9. Forming two miles, more or less, 46 wide, Sutherland and Steele’s Road, Hinds (North). No. ~ 70. Forming •60 ’ chains, 46 wide; Maronan Road, North Hinds, from near Bryant’s old hut. No.’'7l. Forming, &c., 70 chains, more or less, 46 wide, of the road from A. Thompson’s towards Lyndhurst Rail way Station. Tenders to be addressed to the Chair man, and to be sent in not later than 12 o’clock on TUESDAY, 6th July For specification apply to ROBT. D. PULLAR, Clerk; Road Board Office, Westerfield. ,981 g MOUNT SOMERS ROAD BOARD. TENDERS are invited for the following WORKS ; No. 13. Supply of Drain-pipes for twelve months. No. 14. Remetalling 133 chains, Town ship-Road. No. 15. Footbridge over Bowyer’s Stream, Hewson’s Road. No. 16. Sawing 5000 feet black birch in Alford Forest. Specifications for the above works can be seen at the Road Board office, Mount Somers, and a copy of the specifications for contract No. 13 can be seen at the office of the Lyttelton Times, Chiristchurch, Tenders, addressed to the Chairman, must bent in on or before Noon on MONDAY, July sth, 1880. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. C. J. WENTWORTH COOKSON, Jun., Surveyor to the 979 g Mount Somers Road Board. Public Notices. Y. R. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. (Christchurch Section). AYLESBURY STATION (MALVERN BRANCH) ASHLEY STATION (NORTH LINE). ON the 7th JULY the Officers in charge of these stations will be WITH DRAWN, and on and after that date the stations will be treated as FLAG stations. ; FREDK. BACK, General Manager. General Office, Christchurch, June 16, 1880. 9S3a THE EDUCATION BOARD OP THE DISTRICT OF NORTH CANTER BURY. TINWALD AND DUNSANDEL DIS TRICT SCHOOLS. TENDERS are invited for an ADDI TION to each of the above Schools- Those desirous of tendering can see conditions, specifications, and drawings at my office, or at ,the house of Mr. Joseph Ward, Burnett street,- Ashburton. En dorsed tenders are to bo sent in to the Chairman of the Board not later than 3 p.m. on WEDNESDAY, June 30th. The Board does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any tender. T. S. LAMBERT, Architect. Hereford street, Christchurch, June 24th, 1880. 590c-9880 Patent Office, Wellington, May 18, 1880. PATENT for lan improvement in pack ing tins. JOSEPH PIPER, of Christchurch, tinsmith, has deposited at this office a specification of the said inven tion ; and I Friday, tile Ist day of October next, at 10 o’clock in the forenoon, at tjiis office, to hear the said application 'and ail objections thereto; and I, require all persons having an interest in opposing the grant of such Letters Patent jbo leave, on or before the 27tli day of Sep tember next, at . this office, particulars in writing of their objections to the said application, otherwise they will be pre cluded from urging the’^ame. W. S. REID, ’Patent Officer. S. Carrol, Patent Agent. 986 g WELLINGTON COLLEGE. A MATHEMATICAL Master is re f~\ quired who must be ready to com lence work on the 20th September, 1880. alary, £350 per annum, and a capitation llowance of 10s, Application, with testimonials, to be ant in, addressed to the Principal, on or efore the 31st July next. KENNETH WILSON, M.A., Principal. Wellington, June 11, 1880. 987 g



Public Notices. ,8 e a s s o 3 f 3 3 i t I [ NOTICE. A PUBLIC MEETING will bo held in the Wakanui School-room on the 9th JULY at seven o’clock, for the pur pose of ELECTING a LIBRARY COM MITTEE to act for the ensuing year. 984 g A. G. EARLE. SLAUGHTER LICEI/sK I HEREBY give notice that I intend to apply for a SLAUGHTERING License for Rural Section 26618, for large and small cattle, at the CoJnty Council meeting on 7th July, 18|0. / , ... WILLIAMIS/UNDERS. Seafield, June 12, 188(A/ 9420 MOUNT HUTT ROAD BOARD. ROAD CLOSED. "VTOTICE is hereby given, that the 1 West Coast Road from the North Corner of Broom Park to the second cutting North, is CLOSED until further notice. Methven, 7th June, 1880. 932 g STUBBLE LAND TO LET. Good STUBBLE LAUD, on the Lag ■inohr estate, within easy distance of a Railway Station, TO LET. Apply for particulars to ! 977 g D. M'LEAN, Lagmohr. NOTICE. EDWARD TAYLOR, BAKER, Saunders’ Buildings, BEGS to intimate to his customers and the public generally that he has this day disposed of his Business to W. White, and solicits a continuance of support for his successor. ACCOUNTS. MR. W. WHITE is AUTHORISED to COLLECT ALL DEBTS due to me in respect of my Bakery Business due at this date. EDWARD TAYLOR, Baker, Saunders’ Buildings. Ashburton, 9th June, 1880. 552c-937g Business Notices, W. WHITE, CONFECTIONER AND BAKER, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, ASHBURTON, BEGS to announce that he 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, sd. Cash, [6d. Delivered. 928g-550c c OTTON & CO. ! HORSE CLIPPERS, ' 24 Years’ Colonial Experience. HORSES BROKEN IN TO SADDLE AND HARNESS. Moderate Charges. Apply Baldwin s Hotel, or Brighton Boarding House, Triangle ,842g-450c ASHBURTON HAIRCUTTING j ROOMS. j REDUCED PRICES. u. A. GARNETT, Hairdresser, East Street, TT7TLL REDUCE his PRICES from W June 19tli, in order to meet the times, as follows GENTS’HAIRCUTTING 0^ BOYS’ haircutting, under 12 years 3d. Bd. shaving 3d , A large and well-assorted stock of Tobacco, Cigars, Perfumery, and Fancy Goods, at greatly reduced prices. Note the address — J®- E. A. GARNETT’S Old-Established Haircutting Rooms, East street, Ashburton. Agent for the sale, of.■ the ‘ Ashburton Guardian and Evening Herald. 565c-959g PRACTICAL WATCH cSr CLOCK MAKER, JEWELLER, &c. ROBT. MURRAY, MOORE STREET, BEACH ROAD, ASHBURTON, HAYING 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 (Nest Door to the j Road Board Office), : BEACH ROAD, ASHBURTON. 824 G-429 TO HOTELKEEPERS AND OTHERS; WE have been supplied by the Go vernment Printer with a Stock of BILLS now before Parliament, with a view to supplying those who desire intelligently to follow the debates in the House. The first instalment com prises the batch submitted by the Statutes Revision Commissioners and THE NEW LICENSING BILL Price—2s. Each. WEEKS AND DIXON,



Business Notices. LATEST STYLES EEOM LONDON & PARIS. Craighead & Co., Merchant Tailors, TANCRED STREET, (Next Orr & Co.) PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED. 982a-4450 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 I everything suitable for the season. j JUST TO HAND — A Very Large Assortment of 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 Cash Grocery 1 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 Crockeryware AT LOWEST PAYING RATES. Sole Agents for Singer’s Sewing Machines Sole Agents for Wanzer Sewing Machine. Agents for Norwich Union Fire Insurance Company. T. R. HODDER & CO. ( 407c-948g McSKERRY DRILLS. A SHIPMENT of these celebrated Drills is expected shortly to arrive. They will range in width from 6 feet 6 inches (12 Hoppers) to 10 feet (17 i Hoppers). Orders taken by the undersigned, FSEDK. PAVITT, Ashburton, For the SOLE AGENT, JOHN ANDERSON, G46g-240c Canterbury Foundry. 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, &0., 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 NEVY 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 Cookson’s Stables), Opposite Railway Station, Ashburton. 915 g P J. R. CHAPMAN, AINTER, GLAZIER, PAPER HANGER & SI GNWRITER, Importer of Paperhanginga, White Lead, Glass, &c. The trade supplied at lowert Wholesale Prices. 17



Business Notices. 01A AAA TO LEND, in sums to c&il/jvfl/U 1 suit borrowers, at lowest rate of interest. F. P, O’Reilly, Solicitor, Ashburton. 424c-835g NEW ZEALAND TRUST AND LOAN COMPANY (LIMITED). QAPITAL £1,000,000. SUMS OE £BOO - £20,000 READY TO BE ADVANCED UPON FREEHOLD SECURITIES. Information can be obtained upon appli cation to J. 0. M‘DOWALL, Manager, 578 g Hereford street, Christchurch, PATRONISED BY ALL CLASSES. THE GREATEST DISCOVERY OF THE AGE. nineb’s TRADE |[Sj| MARK. PURE EXTRACT ofKEROSINE WILL NOT IGNITE IF LAMP IS UPSET. Burns in any Kerosine Lamp ; gives a brighter light, lasts longer, is free from smell and free from danger. Sold by all respectable grocers and storekeepers throughout the colony. The next time you want Oil for your Lamp try a tin of “ Niner’s Extract.” Sold in pints, quarts, half-gallon and one-gallon tins. Wholesale and Retail Agents for the Ashburton District— O R R AND C 0., Ashburton and Rakaia. 316c-7350 HALLO! HALLO! QUILL AGAIN. REDUCTION IN PRICES. BOTTLED WINES & SPIRITS. T. QUILL, SEEING the necessity of a Wholesale Bottling, Wine, and Spirit Store in Ashburton, has determined to supply that want, and therefore- begs to submit the following list of Prices, every article guaranteed to be of the best and purest description. PRICE LIST. Brandy Flasks, 2s. and 4s. per flask. Fine Old Port, per Bottle, 6s. and 6s. Superior old Dry Montelado, (old Sherry) ffe. & 6s. Very old Scotch Whisky, per Bcttle os. Pine old Irish Whisky, per Bottle, ss. Superior old Jamaca Rum, per Bottle, ss. Fine old Martelle’s Dark Brandy, per Bottle, ss. Hennessey’s Brandy, per Bottle, 6s. Superior Square Gin (J.D.K.Z.), per Bottle, 6s. Superior Old Tom (Swain Booth’s), per Bottle, ss. All other brands equally Reduced. QUILL’S Assorted Dozen of Best Wines and Spirits for £3 10s, containing— -3 bottles Brandy 2 „ Port 2 „ Rum 2 bottles Whisky 2 ~ Sherry 1 ~ Old Tom (Ready packed, and forwarded to any part of the County on the shortest notice.) One trial will prove to Quill’s customers the quality of his taps. COMMENCING MONDAY, 26th APRIL. Open from 7a. m to 6 p.m. during winter months. Note Address— T. QUILL’S, WHOLESALE BOTTLING STORES, Commercial Hotel, (Near Railway Station), Ashburton. 751g-336c FOR SALE, ON VERY REASONABLE TERMS, ACRES OF LAND AT WAKANUI 100 Acres Cross-ploughed, ready for Wheat. 50 Acres, skimmed for Barley; 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. TINWALD STORE. NEW PROPRIETORSHIP JEPHSON & DAVISON, IN announcing to the inhabitants of Tinwald and district surrounding that they have succeeded to the business hitherto carried on by Mr. J. Escott, in the Store in Tinwald, trust that they will merit the patronage bestowed on their predecessor. J. and D. desire to inform their friends that no efforts will be spared on their part to enjoy their good opinion, and if keeping only the best quality of goods, dispensed with civility and care, and a desire to obtain only a fair and reason able profit on their transactions, will command success, J. and D. mean to be successful. Fanners and others will find their wants well supplied, and on satisfactory terms, at the Tinwald Store, and residents in Tinwald will do well to call where they can be served with an article equal to any to he found elsewhere, and at a figure equally cheap. JEPHSON & DAVISON, GENERAL STOREKEEPERS Tinwald. 851 a