MOUNT SOMERS ROAD BOARD.

The adjourned meeting of this Board was held at the office, Mount Somers, on Monday, July 12, 1880. Present — Messrs." Duncan Cameron, J. E. Taylor, and A. E. Peache. Mr. Taylor proposed, and Mr. Peache seconded —“ That Mr. Cameron take the chair. ” An apology was read from Mr. W. C. Walker, stating that, owing to the meet ing having been adjourned to the 12th, ho was unable to attend, having made a pre vious engagement. The Surveyor’s report was read and considered. The following correspondence was read and disposed of: —From the Ashburton County Council, with reference to the road on the south side of Taylor’s stream bridge. From the same, acknowledging the re ceipt of resolutions passed at a meeting held at Mount Somers on May 15 re the Mount Somers Railway, and requesting to be furnished with a tracing of diversion of line. The Clerk was directed to apply to the Resident Engineer for the tracing, as desired by the County Council. From the same, enclosing account for half-cost to approaches to Taylor’s stream bridge. The Board decided to let the ac count stand over until a proper connec tion is made with the main road on the sbuth side, through Rouse’s and Camp bell’s sections. From the Registrar-General, requesting that the statistical return may be amended, and immediately forwarded. The Clerk was requested to furnish the information at once. From Mr. William Gerard re the Black Mountain track. The Board decided to assent to Mr. Gerard’s request, and to place a shoot across the shingle-slip, a bridge across the chasm, make the cutting on the west side of Cascade Glen, and widen any dangerous places on the track. The Clerk was instructed to write to Mr. Gerard, advising him to apply to the Chief Surveyor to lay off a road round the Black Mountain. From Mr. W. D, Lyall, offering his professional services for any draftsman’s work. To be replied to. From the Upper Ashburton Road Board, asking if the Mount Somers Road Board would consent to pay half cost of metalling the road now in course of formation. The Board consented to comply with the request, provided the Upper Ashburton Road Board obtained the co-operation of the Mount Hutt Board in metalling the feat of the road to Lyndhurst Station. From Mr. J. H. Aitken, with reference to the formation of a road into Alford Forest, near Slapden’s old mill. The Clerk to reply that the Board intend to invite tenders for the work at once. A petition was received from Mr. Richard Boulton and 24 others, request ing the Board to form the road from the south approach to Taylor’s stream bridge to the main road. The Board were of opinion that the County Council should do the work, and call upon them (the Board) for half the cost. A petition was also received from Mr. W. T. Chapman and 24 others, requesting that an additional 15 chains of the Saw mill road be formed. The Board did not consider the work necessary. It was decided to construct dams on Fergus’ road so as to compel the water to flow down its natural course ; to invite tenders for formation on Graham’s road, and for repairs on Cameron’s road. The Surveyor was instructed to write to the Mount Hutt Road Board, to request their co‘operation in making cuttings on boundary road, between western end of metalling, and the North Ashburton. Also in forming and metalling the boundary road between Reynold’s road and the road leading to Cairnbrae. It was resolved in future to inflict fines for all contracts not completed by the specified time. The following resolution was proposed by Mr. Taylor, seconded by Mr. Peache, and carried —“ That owing to the distance at which the Chairman is now residing from Mount Somers, for the future all cheques shall be signed by two members of the Board, instead of as hitherto by the Chairman. Tenders were opened, and one accepted, for each of the following works : —No. 13 —Supply of drain pipes for 12 months, delivered a'; Ashburton, Ford and Ogden. No. 14—Township road, metalling &c., JohnDevery. No. 16—Sawing 5,000 feet black birch timber, Thomas Capon. No tender was accepted for No. 15, foot bridge on Hewson’s road, as they were considered too high. The pay sheet, amounting to L 396 Bs. 7d., having been passed for payment the Bos£TcT’adjourned.

PARLIAMENTARY.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL,

Tuesday, July 13. In moving for a return the Hon. G. M. Waterhouse alluded to the great charge upon the colony for education, and said the children of the country were being educated above their station, and- were all bent upon getting miserable clerkships, &c., in preference to becoming useful Settlers.

The Hons. Col. Whitmore and W. H. Reynolds reiterated Mr. Waterhouse’s remarks, and said the teachers were far too highly paid, and were not to be sub jected to the same reduction as the civil service Teachers of too high attainments were also employed to teach infants rudi ments.

" The motion for a return of all employed (with ages and salaries under the Educa tion Act was carried.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,

Tuesday, July 13. The House met at 2.30 p.m. QUESTIONS.

Replying to Mr. Andrews, The Hon. W. Rolleston said Govern ment would take steps, if possible, to re cover from the Westport Colliery Com pany the expense to which the colony was put in consequence of the said company, through their general manager, Mr. A. J. Burns, refusing to find employment for miners brought out to the colony at the request of Mr. Burns ; one item alone of which expenses, viz., rations, amounted to L 239 7s.

Replying to Mr. Murray, The Hon. J. Hall said that the 10 per cent, reductions would be made to apply to salaries under the permanent account and pensions, but that no distinction would be made between pensions drawn by absentees and those drawn by resi dents. The reduction, however, would not be made to apply to judges, whose salaries were fixed by law, and were un altered during their tenure of office. Mr. Andrews asked if Government will inform the House if the removal of the Commissioner of Railways for the Middle Island from Christchurch to Dunedin may how be looked on as permanent, and whether the offices in Dunedin are to be for the future the permanent headquarters of the Commissioner. The Hon. R. Oliver replied that the Commissioner or the General Manager, as the case might be, would be located in the place where he had the most import ant duties to discharge and in the interests of the department generally. At the present time it appeared that Dunedin required his attention in that way. Replying to the Hon. E. Richardson, The Hon. R. Oliver said that Govern ment had no intention of removing the passenger station at Timaru from its present site between Strathallan and George streets. Replying to Mr. Wright,

The Hon. R. Oliver said the erection of the Rakaia Gorge bridge would be put in hand at once.

Mr. Moss complained that the present electoral system in excluding leaseholders from the franchise was doing a gross injustice. In cities it not unfrequently happened that leaseholds were more valuable than freehold rights. He wanted to know if Government intended bringing down any amendment this session.

Mr Montgomery objected to one piece of property carrying two votes. He trusted there wouldbe .no alteration in the law as it stood. The Hon J. Hall said if the member for Parnell thought this was such a grievance, he ought to have brought down a distinct resolution, and not have con fined himself simply to asking questions on the subject. Government did not intend to make any alterations in the electoral roll, but if the hon. member thought it right, Government would afford him every facility to bring down a proposi tion on the point. He concluded by ex pressing an opinion that all that was aimed at was to put the Government in a false position, and he twitted the Opposition with having no cohesion, as had just bean shown in connection with this matter. After further discussion the House went into Committee of Supply. A number of votes on the Estimates were considered all of which were more or less reduced. The Estimates were before the House till 2.45 this morning.

Wednesday, July 14. The House met at 2.30.

Mr. Murray gave notice to move (1.) That, subject to the approval of Parlia ment, Government should invite offers for the purchase of half interest in railways ; (2.) purchasers to work the railways and have all profits up to L 5 per cent, on the purchase price, thereafter profits up to Ll 7 per cent, to be clearly divided with Go vernment ; (3.) Government to have a right to regulate freights and fares, and inspect and audit accounts-; (4.) Govern ment to have a right of re-purchase at valuation at any time after thirty years ; (5.) that from moneys so received Govern ment to advance to corporations or indi viduals half the expenditure for construct ing and completing such railways as may be authorised by Parliament upon the terms stated in paragraphs 2,3, 4, and 5 ; (6.) the corporations constructing railways under paragraph 5 through Crown and native lands should have special privileges of purchasing for purposes of settlement. Dr. Wallis gave notice that he would move for an amendment of the Electoral Act, so as to. extend the franchise to lease holders.

Sir W. Fox presented a petition praying for religious teaching in schools. Replying to questions, it was stated that Inspectors of Coal Mines had been ap pointed, but Government would not in the financial state of the colony make similar appointments for gold mines— Government was desirous of affording every facility for native girls attending European schools, instruction in needle work as.far as possible to be afforded. Sir William Fox moved—“ That the Education Act be amended to provide permissive powers being granted to Edu cation Boards to introduce Bible reading in schools, subject to time-table and a conscience clause. ” He contended that a house to house canvass would prove that a large proportion of parents were in favor of the motion, and argued that, while professedly a Christian community, the Bible was the only book expressly ex pressly excluded from their school teach ing- Dr. Wallis condemned the motion.

Mr. Rolleston opposed. The difficulties of the question had been intensified by the ecclesiastical feeling imported into the subject. One-eighth of the population was Roman Catholic, so that the asser tion that a large proportion of parents were in favor of the resolution could not hold good. The introduction of the Bible would not tend to foster, but rather to destroy, the national system of educa tion, which the colony aimed at. The motion was, therefore, inopportune. They did not desire to see a return to denomi nationalism, nor did they wish to see the system wholly in the hands of a class pro fessing a contempt for all religious in struction. Public opinion was in favor of their system of teaching being religions, so far as the difference of opinion prevail ing in religious matters would permit. Mr. Stewart supported the motion, and Messrs. Saunders and Ireland opposed it. The debate was interrupted by the 5.30 adjournment.

PARLIAMENTARY NOTES.

(From our own Correspondent.)

Wellington, July 14

The House occupied all the afternoon discussing Sir W. Fox’s motion for Bible reading in public schools, Dr. Wallis and Mr. Stewart spoke in support of it, Mr. Rolleston, Mr. Saunders, and Mr. Ireland in opposition. The motion was talked out at 5.30.

On Government proposing Mr. Hurst to the chair, the Opposition proposed Mr. Thompson, and a sharp debate is now going on. The motion was rendered necessary by the illness of the Speaker, and Mr. Seymour being obliged to take his place.

TELEGRAPHIC.

LATEST FROM EUROPE,

London, July 11.

The barque Chalgrove, 513 tons, bound for West Australia, put into Plymouth, damaged by collision with another vessel. London, July 12.

England and France, through their Ambassadors at Athens, have advised the Greek Government to abstain from calling out the army reserve, pending receipt of Turkey’s reply to a circular note of the Great Powers, embodying decisions of the Berlin Conference.

Five per cent. New Zealand loan, 1889, 105 A

The homeward mails via Brindisi, per Orient Company’s steamer Aconcagua, were delivered here to-day. The cricket match, Australians versus Leicestershire county team, at Leicester, was commenced to-day. The Australian team went in first, and scored 142 runs. The Home team then went in for their first innings, and when the stumps were drawn had Jive wickets down for 32 runs. The weather was fine throughout the day, and the attendance of the public at the match was large. The wicket was dead. London, July 13. Obituary—Mr. Tom Taylor, editor of Punch.

In the House of Commons, the Minis try withdrew the Bill assimilating the borough franchise *of Ireland to that of England. . Three per cent consols, 97f; five per cent. 10-40 New Zealand loan, 105 : four and-a-half percent. New Zealand 1879-1904 loan, 100|-. New Zealand wheat, ex ship, 405.; Adelaide wheat, ex warehouse, 495. Adelaide flour, ex warehouse, 37 s.; Aus tralian tallow —best beef, 335. fid.; best mutton, 355; Paris, July 13.

Henri Rochefort, availing himself of the pardon granted by President Grdvy to the Communists, has arrived in Paris and has received a cordial welcome from his friends and sympathisers. Constantinople, July 13.

Greece has consented to the collective proposals made by England and France. Calcutta, July 12. Orders have been given for the demoli tion of all the British forts at Oabul.

ATSTRALIAN.

(Per Reuter's Agency.)

Melbourne, July 10.

Arrived -P. and O. Company’s steamer Hydaspes, with inward Suez mails, dated London, June 4. It now transpires that the older Reilly, leader of the Harrow gang of bushrangers, has a grudge against Mr. Herne, the magistrate, and this is said to be the cause of bailing Jiim up. It is believed that Reilly is insane

Melbourne, July 12.

Magistrate Hearne, when returning from church at Harrow, was stopped by a gang under the leadership of a man named Reilly, who threatened to shoot him unless he obtained a cheque for L3OO. He was incarcerated with his family in a deserted hut, but one escaped and gave the alarm. The police arrived at the hut and surrounded the Reillys, who refused to surrender, threatening to shoot Hearne. The gang has been arrested, after wait ing four hours, without a shot being fired. Melbourne, July 13. The French warship Rhine has sailed for France.

The P. and 0. Company has purchased Messrs. Money Wigram’s steamship Nor folk. The Victorian Government, are co operating with that of New South Wales for the purpose of adopting preventative measures in regard to Chinese immigra tion. A conference will probably be held. Sydney, July 13.

Arrived—Arawata, from Auckland. Parliament was prorogued to-day. The Governor made a lengthy speech on the occasion, but the failure of the Govern ment to carry the proposed new taxes was only briefly mentioned. INTERPROVIN Cl All Auckland, July 13. A fatal accident occurred at Orarimu. Two men named Fahey were killed by the fall of a rata tree, which struck them between the head and shoulders, causing instant death. The inquest on the body of James Mills, who was drowned in the Waipa river, resulted in an open verdict. Auckland, July 14. At the half-yearly meeting of the New Zealand Insurance Company, held this afternoon, the Director’s report|was After providing for all ascertained losses, and writing off L 3,554 as depreciation on investments, there remains a sum of L22,G79 available for division, which the Directors recommended should bo appro priated as follows : —To payment of dividend, at the rate of ten per cent, per annum, LIO,OOO ; to bonus at five per cent., L 5,000 ; balance carried forward, L 2,679 ; total, L22,G79. A bonus of five per cent has now been declared, so as to equalise the dividend, five per cent, only having been paid to the shareholders in the preceding half-year. Warrants for divident and bonus will be issued at the head office to-morrow, and at the several branches and agencies on the receipt of advices.

At the inquest on John Bakman, the jury returned a verdict of “ Accidentally suffocated ” on board the cutter Tweed, by fumes of charcoal. His mate, Johnson, the survivor, is still confined to his bed. At the Auckland Timber Company’s mill, Thomas Frestone had three fingers taken off by a circular saw. Rev. Mr. Habens, Inspector-General of Schools, has paid a visit of inspection to the Industrial Home, preparatory to com mencing an enquiry into its management. Wellington, July 13.

The jury, in the case of Wilson, for in decent assault, were locked up all night, and returned to Court at ten o’clock this morning, with a verdict of “ Not guilty.” The foreman stated that there was a doubt, and the jury gave the prisoner the benefit.

Wellington, July 14.

At the Bankruptcy. Court an order was made for the Superintendent of the Wel lington Police to deliver up twenty diamond rings, seized from F. Gleich, alias Fisher, when arrested for fradulent bankruptcy at Adelaide. In re D. P. Davis an application was made for a rule nisi to show why and his wife should not fca-- committed to prison until they should disclose a certain sum of L 390, paid to the debtor’s wife by the New Zealand Insurance Company. The de fence to the motion was that the money did not belong to the debtor, but by virtue of an assignment made by him in her favor in March, 1879, it was the property of his wife. His Honor said he did not like to take such an extreme step at present, and provided witness promised to reveal what had become of the money if allowed time, he would adjourn the case, which was ultimately done until Friday. Dunedin, July 13.

A London telegram, dated July 3rd, states that Hanlon is dangerously ill from gastric fever. Fears are entertained of the result. The cause is attributable to his rowing in a recent regatta at Rhode Island against the direction of his medical adviser.

'lnvercargill, July 10.

A preliminary exhibition of articles for the Melbourne Exhibition is proposed to be held at the Athenaeum, and will include a collection, prepared by Mr. Daniel, of Upton, and made up as follows : —Dressed freestone, from Matthew Holmes, Castle Rock ; bluestone, from Oreti, rough dressed and polished; geological specimens of stalactites and petrification, from the limestone caves ; large collection of rabbit furs, the latter highly interesting as show ing the development under the influence of New Zealand food and climate of many furs of rare beauty utterly unlike original stock.

THE KUMARA MINING ACCIDENT.

FINDING OF THE BODIES. [By Telegraph.] Kumara, July 13. After most hazardous work, the re covery party discovered the body of Denis Whelan yesterday, at 1 o’clock, but it was after 11 o’clock before the body was thoroughly released and brought to the surface. The examination of the body conclusively proved that death had been instantaneous, while the victim was in the act of running for the shaft, and a set of lathes had struck him on the back, breaking it, and inflicting serious injury to the chest. The body was immediately dressed, coflined, and removed to town. The body of John Whelan was found in close proximity at 1 o’clock last night, but although every exertion was used, the body has not yet been got cut as the ground is very danger ous for the party at work. It is expected to be brought to the surface to-night. Cummins, one of the injured men, is now in the hospital, but his life is despaired of, as he is sinking rapidly. The inquest on Denis Whelan’s body commences at 8 o’clock to-morrow morning, and will pro bably be adjourned until after the funeral. The general opinion is that Government hould appoint an Inspector of Mines in he district, and report on this case. Philip Cumins, one of the men injured, died in the hospital last night. The inquest commenced this morning on the body of Denis Whelan. The inspec tor of works in his evidence said that at nil times the contractor has taken a great interest in, and done all in his power to carry out the work safely and in accord ance with the specification. The inquest wrs adjourned until after the funeral of Cumins and Denis Whelan. A large number of witnesses’ evidence has yet to be taken. It is very probable that the body of John Whelan will be got out of the tunnel to-night, although the ground is constantly running, and is frightfuly dangerous to the recovering party.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, THURSDAY, JULY 15, 1880.



W. G. J. Bluett and Co. Mr W. G. J. BLUETT, favored wit instructions from Mr. Robert Andei son, who is relinquishing his Dairying fc the purpeue of sheep-farming, will ofi’c by PUBLIC AUCTION, AT THE FARM, BEOOBXiAND, FORD’S ROAD, WATER TON, NEAR TINWALD AND WINSLOW, ON MONDAY, 19TH JULY, 1880. AT ELEVEN O’CLOCK SHARP, To the minute, THE WHOLE OF HIS LIVE AND DEAD S T 0 0 K, HORSES. DRAUGHT MARES f C „ GELDING ] DO. ] „ 3-YEAR-OLDS £ „ 2- YEAR-OLDS £ YEARLINGS C 9 1 1 2 2 8 2 4 1 1 1 1 DEAD STOCK. DRAYS SINGLE PLOUGHS DOUBLE Do. SET HARROWS SET HARROWS (Tripod) REAPER & BINDER (McCormick) 2 4 3 3 3 3 LOT OP £[ A R N E S S, LEADING, SHAFT, AND PLOUGH, DAIRY UTENSILS, TWO DOUBLE CHEESE-PRESSES, YATS, TUBS, CUTTERS, &c.,



(On account of Mr. Wm. Anderson), C)K FAT STEERS and OK HEIFERS (prime quality) AO -g PRIME FAT CROSS- ~t Z A -LOU BRED WETHERS FAT BACON PIGS 6 COLTS and FILLIES a Rising 3 years by Prince Royal and Rob Roy. 500 BUSHELS BARLEY gQQ 3000 a 3000 OATS Tho Auctioneer wishes to draw the attention of persons requiring REALLY GOOD COWS to this Sale. The Messrs. Anderson have long been famous for their Dairy Stock, both in the Ellesmere and Ashburton districts. In fact, the quality of their COWS AND DRAUGHT STOCK is UNSURPASSED, and therefore requires no puffing. Luncheon Provided. On account of the large number of lots, The Sale will COMMENCE at 11 O’CLOCK SHARP. Terms at Sale. W. G. J. BLUETT, Auctioneer, Leeston and Southbridge. Conveyances Will meet the first train from North and South to convey buyers to the farm. 220 Edmiston, Gundry, and Co. 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



Robert Wilfcin and Co. To-Morrow, FRIDAY, IGth JULY. Clearing Sale OF STOCK, FARM IMPLEMENTS, &0., AT CRAWLEY HOUSE FARM, (Four Miles from the Hinds Railway Station). A. Moore, Esq., having let the above pro perty, and having no further use for the stock and implements, has instructed Messrs. Robert wilkin & co. (in conjunction with Messrs. Jame son and Roberts), to sell on FRIDAY, 16th JULY, without any reserve, the whole of his Farming Plant, consisting of OKA VERY SUPERIOR YOUNG i ZlOy CROSS-BRED EWES, (in lamb to long-wooled Rams), g FIRST CLASS DRAUGHT HORSES 2 DOUBLE FURROW PLOUGHS Harrows, Broadcast Sower, Reaping Machines, 2-horse power Chaff cutter, Drays, Harness, and a large collection of useful Farming Imple ments. Also, OAA BUSHELS OATS, and several OvU o th er sm all lots of grain. The sale will commence at 12 o’clock sharp. Luncheon provided. A conveyance will be at the Hinds Station to meet the train leaving Ashbur ton at 11 o’clock to convey persons to the ROBERT WILKIN & CO., Christchurch. JAMESON & ROBERTS, lg Ashburton. Alfred Harrison. SATURDAY, JULY 17. 12 noon. UNDER BILL OF SALE. ALFRED HARRISON will sell at his yards on SATURDAY NEXT, at 12 o’clock noon (unless the claim of the mortgagees is previously satisfied) the following : ALFRED HARRISON, 340 Auctioneer. For Sale.



BAR Framed BEE HIYES. T. A. Gates, Saunders’ Buildings. 828 a SPRING WHEAT. 171I 71 OR SALE, Prime Tuscan Seed Wheat, ; at four shillings per bushel, delivery at Trevenna Parra, Terauka, or Winslow Railway Station. JOHN GRIGG, 31g Longbeach. 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 9770 D. M'LEAN, Lagmohr, Wanted. WANTED KNOWN—That C. Haw kins, the Tinwald Bootmaker, has REMOVED to premises Opposite the Tinwald Post Office, where he is still open to Sell first-class Boots and Shoes at his usual Cheap Rates. All kinds of Boots Made and Repaired. 805g—417c Tenders. SOUTH RAKAIA BO AD DISTRICT. TENDERS will be received up to THURSDAY, the 15th inst., for the following WORKS, on the Rakaia Township : Forming about Three Chains of Bowen street. Metalling about 8 Chains of Chapman and Bowen streets. Sinking a well on Bowen street. Tenders to be endorsed, and addressed to the Chairman Township Works Com mittee. A. MAKEIG, 170 Clerk to Board. Public Notices ASHBURTON AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. A GENERAL COMMITTEE MEET ING will be held at Shearman’s Hotel on WEDNESDAY, 21st July, at 3 p.m. GEO. JAMESON, 330 Secretary. GRAZING. HORSES taken to Graze. Apply, Thos. Pearce, Clifton Farm, Ashburton. 320 v. H In the District Court of Canter bury, Holden at Ashburton. IN THE MATTER OF The Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876, and in the matter of the Debtors and Creditors Acts Amendment Acts, 1878 and 1870, and of the bankruptcy of WILLIAM ALEXANDER MacALPINE, of Ashburton, driver, a debtor. R. PHIS IS TO NOTIFY that William Alexander Mac Alpine, of Ashburton, river, has this day filed a statement that he unable to meet his engagements with his reditors. The first meeting of creditors to be eld at the District Courthouse, Ashburton, on londay, the 19th day of July, instant, at the our of eleven o’clock in die forenoon. Dated this 14th day o f J ul D i|Bo. C. CAVENDISH HURRELL, Q fi Clerk of the CouiU



Public Notices. MISSING FRIENDS. IP this should reach the eye of THOMAS ROACH, who left Nelson about six years ago, last heard of at R. Mcßae’s, Richmond, he will hear of some thing to his advantage by sending his address f o the Office of this Paper. 24g MOUNT HOTT ROAD BOARD. NOTICE. AT the request of several Ratepayers, I hereby convene a PUBLIC MEETING, to be held in the Office, on THURSDAY, the 15th inst., at 1 o’clock p. m., to consider the advisability of the passing of the Ashburton County Council Waterworks Amendment Act, now before the House. EDWARD CHAPMAN, Chairman. By order, W. B. COMPTON, 20a Overseer. 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. 636c-15g Business Notices ASHBURTON HAIRCUTTING ROOMS. REDUCED PRICES. E. A. GARNETT, Hairdresser, East Stheet, WILL REDUCE his PRICES from June 19th, in order to meet the times, as follows : GENTS’HAIRCUTTING BOYS’ haircutting, under 12 years 3d. 3d. shaving 3d> A large and well-assorted stock of Tobacco, Cigars, Perfumery, and Fancy Goods, at greatly reduced prices. Note the address— j22f- E. A. GARNETT’S Old-Established Haxrcutting Rooms, East street, Ashburton. Agent for the sale of the Ashburton Guardian and Evening Herald. 565c-959g



NOW OPEN. MONSTER CARNIVAL, FANCY FAIR, AND BAZAAR,' IN FOWLER’S NEW BUILDINGS, Tancred street. Splendid Opportunity for PURCHASING BAZAAR GOODS. MR. I. MONTAGU E, of Higli street, OhristchurCh, Begs to inform the inhabitants of Ash burton and surrounding districts that he has -i- OPENED Those extensive premises known as Fowler’s Buildings, Tancred street, With an enormous stock of FANCY GOODS Of every description. THE SHILLING TABLE IS WORTH A VISIT. Gold and Silver Jewellery. Gold and Silver TrimmiLgs for Fancy Dress Costumes. These Goods are a Special Importation, and will be SOLD AT VERY LOW PRICES. The Sale pok a Fortnight Only. EVERYONE INVITED. 614c-6g LATEST STYLES FROM LONDON & PARIS. Craighead & Go., Merchant Tailors, TANCRED STREET, (Next Orr & Co.) PERFECT PIT GUARANTEED. 982a-445a PRACTICAL WATCH & CLOCK MAKER, JEWELLER, &c. □ ROBT. 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. 824g-429 JgNVELOPES, NOTEPAPER, EN VELOPES, NOT E P APER.—The cheapest ever offered in Ashburton, at the Herald Office, Wholesale Stationery Depot, Saunders’ Buildings.



Business notices. £IO,OOO rate of interest. Ashburton. TO LEND, in su ms to suit borrowers, at lowest F. P. O’Reilly, Solicitor, 424c-835g NEW ZEALAND TRUST AND LOAN COMPANY (LIMITED). QAPITAL £1,000,000. SUMS OF £BOO £20,000 READY TO BE ADVANCED UPON FREEHOLD SECURITIES. Information can be obtained upon appli cation to J. O. M'DOWALL, Manager, 578 g Hereford street, Christchurch.



FOR SALE, ON 'very reasonable terms, ACRES OF LAND AT WAKANUL 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 Timvald 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. Farmers 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 be found elsewhere, and at a figure equally cheap. JEPHSON & DAVISON, ENS lAL S TOREKEEPERS Tinwald. 8510 PATRONISED BY ALL CLASSES. THE GREATEST DISCOVERY OF THE AGE. miner’s TRADE Jfsjj MARK. PURE EXTRACT o£KEROSINE 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 CO., Ashburton and Rakaia. 316c-735g QUILL*s Asil HOTEL Opposite Railway Station, Ashburton. SUPERIOR ACCOMMODATION for TRAVELLERS JpRIVATE SUITES OF APART MENTS FOR FAMILIES. LARGE SAMPLE ROOMS FOR COMMERCIAL TRAVELLERS. BATH ROOM. FIRST-CLASS BILLIARD SALOON. *V* Wines, Spirits, and Ales, of the most genuine brands only, kept and supplied, wholesale and retail. Note Address— QUIL L ’ S WHOLESALE BOTTLING STORES, Commercial Hotel, (Near Railway Station), Ashburton. 751g-336c



Business Notices W. WHITE, CONFECTIONER AND BAKER, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, ASHBURTON, EEGS 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 & continuance of public support# Best Bread, 41b. Loaf, 6d. Cash. W. WHITE, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, 928g-550c TO FARMERS. GEO. MAUDE, : GRAIN, SEED, & PRODUCE BROKER, LAND, ESTATE, & GENERAL COM MISSION AGENT, Cashel Street East, Christchurch. TWARMERS having GRAIN and PRO- Jj 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. Prices and Samples of Seed sent Free by Post. lOOOg NEW SHOP. JUST OPENED, TO MEET REQUIRE MENTS. Q OARSTENS & 00., 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. T66g-366c BEST NEWCASTLE jS“COALS LAMBTON COLLIERY, 50s. fER TOK 1 A PER CENT. DISCOUNT, for CASH. SPRINGFIELD COALS 40s. PER TON. 10 Per Cent. Discount for Cash. To be delivered in my yard. Accounts to be paid monthly. 359C-773G C. PERCY COX T. R HODDER & CO. HAYE much pleasure in announc ing to their friends and the publio generally, that their stock of WINTER. DRAPERY, MILLINERY, MEN’S AND BOYS’ CLOTHING HATS AND HOSIERY, BOOTS AND SHOES, IS NOT TO BE SURPASSED EOR QUALITY AND ASSORTMENT, Each Department being replete with everything suitable for the season. JUST TO HAND— A Yery Large Assortment op 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, BIDING 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 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 Wander Sewing Machine. Agents for Norwich Union Fire Insurance Company. T. R. HODDER & CO. 407c-948g