cal and unfit for an active part in colonial politics; nevertheless, he is “just about *he hardest nail at a bargain in the coun try he is “a most remarkable man,” gifted with wonderful powers of oratory, and of securing the attention of largo masses of people ; but mad as a hatter. The Hall Ministry know that it is the Ministry, not of the colonists of New Zealand, not of the en ire electorate, but of a peculiarly constituted House of Representatives. It knows that the party which it represents has had its day, and its sun is now setting. This is its last innings. It naturally wishes to make that innings as long as possible. For the same reason it was quite prepared, when it took office, to swallow all the previous profes sions of its party and .adopt its opponents’ creed. With equal want of scruple did it fail to observe that creed in its integrity, and is now striving to evade a reform for which the country is hungering and thirsting, but which Mr. Hall and his colleagues regard as the serpent, ever creeping nigher, whose mission it is one dav to devour them. —lam&c..

C. W. Purnell. Ashburton, 3rd September, 1880.

TELEGRAPHIC.

LATEST FROM EUROPE.

(Per Renter’s At Quay.) London, Aug. 31,

The match which has been arranged between the Australian cricketers and the All England Eleven, will commence on Monday, September Gth. The Eng lish team will be composed of Lord Harris, Hon. A. Lyttelton, Messrs W. G. Grace, G. F. Grace, E. M. Grace, A. P. Lucas, F. Penn, Steel, J. D. Walker, Barnes, Morley, and Shaw. The match Australians v. Eighteen of Hastings, at Hastings, was resumed to-day. The Australians went in for their first innings, and were all disposed of fur 186 runs. Murdoch was run out after putting together 86 runs. Macdonnell was bowled for 42.

A Treasury minute has been issued, prescribing rules for the renewal of the charters of Colonial Banks. The minute sets forth that such renewal will only be conceded on the basis of the charter modelled bj the Government. At the wool sale to-day 9,200 bales were oSered, making a total of 113,300 bales catalogued since the opening. The tone of the sale showed an improving tendency Sept. 1. The Right Hon. W. P. Adam, First Commissioner of Public Works and Build ings, lias been appointed Governor of Madras. In the House of Commons a debate took place relating to Africa. The British Government deemed it undesirable to press confederation on that country against strong local opposition. At the wool sales to-day, 8,500 bales were offered, making a total of 121,800 bales catalogued since the opening. There was a firm and active demand for nearly all the classes of wool.

Consuls remain unchanged -at 97, and New Zealand securities firm at last quo tations. New Zealand wheat, ex ware house, 475. 6d. ; Adelaide flour, ex ware house, 345. 6d. Australian tallow un changed. Large withdrawals of gold are being made from the Bank of England for North America.

The cricket match, Australia v. Eighteen of Hastings, was resumed and concluded to-day. The Home team went in for their second innings, and scored 176. Palmer bowled well and took seven wickets. The Australians commenced their second innings, but want of time prevented its completion. The match was therefore drawn, the Australians having 176 runs to make to win. , St. Petersburg, Sept. 1.

Negotiations have beeii opened between Russia" and China for the purpose of sign ing a treaty of peace,

Paris, Aug. 31.

. Reports coming to hand from the French wine districts are satisfactory, and give promise of a good vintage. Pakxs, Sept. 1.

The leaders of the Jesuits have offered to secularise colleges and other establish ments, and declare that they will abstain from mixing in politics. Their proposals have been accepted by the French Go vernment.

Constantinople, Sept. 1,

The chief of the Albanian League have telegraphed to the Sultan that they will resist to the last extremity any cession of territory to Montenegro. Berlin, Sept. 19.

A proclamation has been issued by the Emperor of Germany regarding the 10th anniversary to-morrow of the surrender of Sedan. His Majesty urges the people to train vigorously for war throughout the States, as a means of guarding the Fatherland in future days. Calcutta, Sept. 2.

Intelligence has been received here that General Roberts, with his relieving force, arrived at Candahar yesterday, where he has joined the troops under Generals Bur rows and Primrose.

Ayoub Khan remains with his army at Argandab, to the north of Candahar. He has sent a message to the British Camp to endeavor to negotiate terms of peace with' the British.

Further intelligence has been received from Candahar regarding the negotiations which were commenced between Ayoob Khan and General Roberts. The former wrote a letter in an apologetic tone, saying he had been forced into hostilities with the British. General Roberts re plied demanding the surrender of all prisoners and the unconditional submis sion of Ayoob. These terms Ayoub would not accept. Ayoob Khan is now en trenched at TTmsagh, and has partly forced on hostilities with our troops.

AUSTRALIAN.

(By cable from Beuteds Agency.) Adelaide, Sept. 3.

The Orient Company’s steamship Sorata has arrived from Plymouth. The Duke of Manchester is a passenger by her.

Melbourne, Sept. 1,

Arrived —Rotorua.

Advices from Mauritius report that the sugar market is firm. Harvest opera tions are however hindered by bad weather.

Melbourne, Sept. 3.

In the Legislative Assembly last night, the Speaker, Mr. Lalor, read a paper con troverting the views expressed by the Go vernor in replying to the Address in Re ply regarding the transation of business before the speech had been delivered. The discussion on Mr. Lalor’s statement was adjourned. Government have decided to issue the balance of the two million loan in the London market in the middle of October. Sydney, Sept. 2. Arrived —Australia, from Auckland, with the inward San Francisco mails. Sailed —Wakatipu, for Wellington. The case against the Sydney Evening News, for contempt of Court, for making comments on Judge Windeyer’s summing up in an action for libel, has been ad journed for one week. Brisbane, Sept. 1.

A discovery of diamonds is reported as having been made. At Inverell the blacks bailed up a station, and killed a black boy.

INTERPROVINCIAL.

(Per Press Association.) Auckland, Sept. 2.

At the Police Court this morning, Hultn, proprietor of the Provincial

Hotel, was charged with allowing gambling in his house. Inspector Partly said the police were determined to put a stop to gambling in hotels, which had already caused the ruin of a number of young men in Auckland -Auci lano, Sept. 3.

The French vine glowers, under M. Lardoix, find that the land pointed out to tlum at Henderson’s Mill, for settlement on deferred payment, is private property, and that the land already granted by the Waste Linds Board for vine growing was a barren irreclaimable waste, intersected with deep ravines. They have abandoned their enterprise disgusted, after making all preparations and procuring 40,000 vines. Lardoix intends going to America. Gunner Pearce (whose election as Sub- Lieut, A. Battery, was pronounced infor mal by Colonel Packe, of Wellington), has been re-elected.

Wellington, Sept. 2. At the annual meeting of the Racing Club held last night, the report shewed that the past season had been most suc cessful, the Club having reduced its over draft by nearly L2OO. The principal of appointing one handicapper for the colony was approved of, but details were left for future arrangements. The Stewards meet on Wednesday next to consider the ad visability of holding a spring meeting. Wellington, Sept. 3.

Arrived—Anne Melhuish, barque, from Newcastle, with twenty-six passengers. One of them named Thomas Tynan, jumped overboard and was drowned. Every endeavor was made to rescue him, but unsuccessfully. The new form under the Property Tax Assessment which has been adopted will be issued'next week. It is probable the time for sending in the returns will be ex tended to the middle of next month.

The Post to-night says it is understood that a preliminary sale of lands in the Waimate Plains will be commenced on the 25th of next month. The block which is to be placed on the market con tains 7,000 acres of the finest land in the colony, and the price is said to be L 4 for cash, or L 5 for deferred payments, the latter extending over 10 years. Wainui, Sept. 2.

Jas. Armstrong, of Akitio, and his nephew, Archie Armstrong, were drowned in the Akitio river yesterday morning whilst crossing with some cattle. Arm strong, the elder, after crossing safely, went back into the river to head some cattle, and his horse got into the quick-, sands, plunged, and turned round sharp, throwing its rider. His nephew rode in to rescue him, and getting hold of his shoulder, his horse either took fright or also got into the quicksand, commenced buck-jumping and threw young Arm strong, and continued bucking on top of both men, who were not seen to rise after wards. The bodies had not been recovered at 2 p.m. Several persons saw the occur rence, but were not close enough to render any assistance,

Dunedin, Sept. 2.

The Star has authority for saying that Mr. Conyers’ telegram, posted at Christ church yesterday, rs railway employees’ pay, was cancelled several days ago. The new scale of wages to he introduced by the department will certainty take 10 per cent, off all officers down to stater - masters, but is not expected scai'cely to affect day men or porters and surface hands. Mr. Oliver telegraphs that if it is intended to reduce the wages hands due notice shall be given.

Invercargill, Sept. 2.

The townspeople are thoroughly aroused about the alteration of the Government railway time table, and determine to pro test against it. Strong resolutions were carried at a meeting of the Chamber’of Commerce yesterday, and to-day the Mayor, complying with an influential requisition, convened a public meeting for Monday evening. Four boys were sentenced to flogging and imprisonment for stealing fowls. Invercargill, Sept. 3.

Mr. M'Caughan is to be entertained at a banquet by the Winton portion of his con stituents, in recognition of his services. Brother Caldwell, of Dunedin, opens a Mark Masons Lodge here next week. Another reef has been struck a mile west of Port Long wood. Mr. J. P. Joyce, ex-member for Wal lace, has received a requisition to stand for Waikaia. Mr. Feldwick, late member for Invercargill, was also communicated with, but declined.

CABLEGRAMS SPECIAL TO THE SYDNEY PAPERS.

(Special to the Sydney Herald.) London, Aug. 24. An agitation has commenced in England in favor of the retention of Candahar by the British.

Permission has been granted to the Tichbourne claimant to appeal to the House of Lords against the recent de cision of the Court in the writ of error. Nobody credits Luie’s statement that since his release he has been able to pro duce evidence that the claimant landed at Melbourne from the Osprey. Aug. 26.

General Phayre’s advance is delayed by want of transport. Ayoub Khan’s force is now so increased that he has been able to detach the Cabulese to watch the troops under General Roberts. At a banquet given at Copenhagen to Sarah Bernhardt, the well-known actress, the German Minister proposed the toast of “France and Sarah Bernhardt.” In re plying she said she hoped the toast in cluded Alsace and Lorraine. Great con fusion ensued. The Danes cheering the sentiment. Mons. Thoimter, of the French Legation, then discanted on the former intimate relations between France and Denmark. Renewed confusion there upon ensued, and the chairman left the chair. The German government have directed their Minister to take leave of absence.

(Sydney Evening News Special.) London, Aug. 23,

British troops now occupy various strategic positions in the Kyber Pass, be tween Peshawur and Jellalabad, and south east of Cabul. General Gough is in command of the garrison in the Pass of Keerut. A dispatch contains information of a fight between a strong body of the enemy at Kuchatmnadan, a post in the Kyber Pass, and the British. The enemy was repulsed after a sharp engagement, with the loss of one hundred killed and a large number wounded. The British loss is trifling. A daring theft has been perpetrated at the military bat racks at Banagher. The stores were broken open during the night and a largo number of rifles stolon. No clue to persons concerned in the robbery has been obtained, but it is generally understood that the thieves arc Fenians, and the weapons stolen are intended for aggressive acts of disloyalty. Aug. 24.

The military auihorities in Afghanis tan are in are in possession of information showing that Ayoub Khan has ordered a division of his army, consisting of Hera tees, to leave Candahar and [intercept General Roberts’ march on the city. News has been received that General Primrose and Burrows made a vigorous sortie from Candahar. A severe engagement ensued in which the Anglo-Indian troops behaved splendidly in the face of very superior numbers, and inflicted a severe defeat upon the Afghans. The British lost eight officers killed. The total casualties are 190. It is estimated that the Afghans loss is not less than 1,000. News has been received of the prisoners taken by Ayoub Khan when he surprised and defeated General Burrows’ Brigades. It was feared they were massacred by the Afghans, but Colonel Macline has com

municated a report that he and others have been well treated by their captors. General Roberts, by a series of fovc d marches, has made satisfactory progress towards reaching Candahar, and has now arrived within a short distance of Dilaghil zai, a post a hundred miles to the north east of Candahar. He expects to reach Cabul on the 29th of the present month. In the Horse, on the proposal to go into Committee of Supply, obstruction was offered by the Irish members, who com bined to prevent the Constabulary vote from passing. The obstructing members averred that the police force in Ireland had been employed to assist unjust land lords in trampling upon the rights and liberties of the Irish tenantry. They strongly denounced the conduct of the police and the authorities in connection with the recent disturbances.

Aug. 25.

Mahommed Pasha, one of the Reaction ary party in Turkey, who had persistently opposed all outside inteiference with Turkish affairs, and was some months ago dismissed from his position as one of the Sultan’s advisers, has been again sum moned by the Sultan to his Councils.

The wool market is weaker and shows a tendency to decline.

Aug. 26.

The physicians attending Sir Charles Dilke, report he is suffering from an abscess, and that his gout has not im proved. 1 "A cable from Constantinople states that serious rioting has taken place by the Bulgarians in the vicinity of Rustchuk, on the Danube. The riots were quelled by the Roumanian soldiery, but not without terrible slaughter.

the ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 1880.



Lost. LOST, A ROAN GELDING, aged. Finder will be REWARDED on returning same to SAUNDERS BROS., 133 a Ashburton, Tenders SOD FENCING. Tenders wanted for putting up two or three miles SOD FENCING, plough furrows. Tenders to be sent in by SATURDAY, 4th September. For particulars apply to DONALD M'LEAN, 827c-IS5g Lagmhor. LONGBEACH ROAD DISTRICT, W 'KITTEN TENDERS are hereby in vited by the Longbeach Road Board for the Formation of a Ditch (spade and shovel work) on part of Crow’s road. A Specification can be seen at the office on Longbeach road, where tenders addressed to the Chairman, and accom panied by a cash deposit will be received up till 2 o’clock p.m. on MONDAY, the 6th of September. W. CUTHBERT, District Surveyor. Longbeach Road, 23rd August, 1880. 154 g MOUNT HUTT ROAD BOARD. TO CONTRACTORS. TENDERS, addressed to the Chair man, will be received up till 12 o’clock noon on THURSDAY, September 9th, for the following WORKS, viz.;— SHINGLING CONTRACTS. Nos. 1 and 2—Winchmore road, 2 sections No. 3—Urrall road, about one mile Nos. 4 and s—Lyndhurst road, 2 sec tions Nos. 0 and 7—Cairnbrae road, 2 sec tions No. B—Re-shingling West Coast road (No. 1 section) No. 9—Re-shingling West Coast i-oad (No. 2 section) No. 10—Rt-shingling West Coast road (No. 3 section) No. 11—Cuttings on Rolls’ road. Specifications can been at the office, Methven, on and after Monday, the 30th inst. Tender forms must be signed by the sureties, or 5 per cent, deposit on the amount of contract. W. B. COMPTON, 181(3 Overseer. MOUNT SOMERS ROAD BOARD. TENDERS.



TENDERS are invited for the following WORKS : No. 21. —Formation and metalling 16 chains Alford Forest road. No. 22.—Formation, Ac, (bush) 13 chains Sawmill road. No. 23.—Formation, Ac., 20 chains Tramway Reserve road, near pound. No. 24.—Erecting timber shoot and bridge on Double Hill track. ■ Plans and Specifications can be seen at the Road Board Office, Mount Somers, where Tenders, addressed to the Chair man, will be received until noon on MONDAY, September Gth, 1880. Each Tender must be accompanied by a deposit of L 5 per cent, on the amount of contract. No cheque will be recognised unless marked by the bank. The lowest or any Tender not neces sarily accepted. C. J. WENTWORTH COOKSON, Jun., Surveyor to the Mount Somers 151 g Road Board. UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. TENDERS are invited for the following WORKS ; No. 79. —Metalling 100 chains Rem mington’s Road. No. 80.—Metalling 100 chains Ben Ede’s Road into Lagmhor Road. No. 81. —Erecting Timber Culvert on Remmington’s Road. No. 82. —Forming Roads, Westerfield Township, about miles. No. 83.—Re-forming and Metalling 1& miles of Road near same township. No. 84. —Picking stones off road from Hinds river to Rangitata traffic bridge. No. 85. —Skim ploughing cross road opposite Greenstreet and Metal ling the same. No. 86. —Valuation of the District under the provisions of the Rating Act, 1876. No. 87. —Formation, 80 chains, more or less, Great South Road. Tenders, addressed to the Chairman, to be sent in not later than noon, MONDAY, the Gth inst. Specifications, &c., can bo seen at the office. ROBT. D. PULLER, 830c-1840 Clerk. FOR SALE. A FEW Prize-bred Romney Marsh EWES, now lambing to pure Rama of same breed. Apply to J. TASKER, 837 c Trevorton, Ashburton. NOTICE. ALL ACCOUNTS due to the Estate of JOSEPH WARD, Butcher, must be paid to MessrsPOYNTZ & CO., forth with, whose receipt will be a sufficient discharge. R. LANCASTER. 826 c Trustee.



Matson, Cos, & Co. ATSON, STOCK AND ESTATE AGENTS, LAND & MONEY BROKERS, AUCTIONEERS AND COMMISSION AGENTS,. ASHBURTON. ESSRS. MATSON, COX & Co. IVi beg to inform their Constituents in the Ashburton District that for tho future the Business in Ashburton will be con ducted under the supervision of Mr. Cox, under the style of MATSON. COX & CO. Their business will include the manage ment of Estates, Investment and Pro curation of Money, Valuation of Pro perties, Stock, &c., and General Agency. They will hold throughout the District Public Auction Sales of Land, Live and Dead Stock; also on Market Days at Ashburton and Tinwald, Fat 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. THRESHING M ACHINES 44g Alfred Harrison. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 4. MATSON, COX, & 00. Agents for Robey & Co.'s CELEBRATED



1 o’clock. ALFRED HARRISON has been favored with instructions to sell by public auction, at his Rooms, The Trustee’s interest in the FARM lately occupied by Wm. Banks, near the River Hinds, being R.S. Ho. , Containing 100 acres, divided into three paddocks. There is ag< od Sod House and other improvements. 25 acres are ploughed and ready for cropping. Terms at Sale. ALFRED HARRISON, 1750 Auctioneer, T. Bullock, FOR SALE—VERY CAEAP. SECTION (Half-acre) at Trevorton, with comfortable COTTAGE thereon, now in the occupation of Mr. Joseph Harris. This is a very desirable property, and will be sold on very liberal terms. FOR SALE—CHEAP. FOUR SECTIONS in one block—viz., 502, 503, 510, 511, situated in Tin wald. Small deposit cash ; balance by instalments. ITIOR SALE OR TO LET, WITH A ? PURCHASING CLAUSE, 439 Acres, all fenced, and partly improved situated in Wakanui 266 ~ A compact Farm, all fenced, well-watered, and partly in English Grass. Improve ments consist of acomfortable Five-roomed Cottage, Stable, Stockyard, Ac., Ac. 220 ~ All fenced, part’y improved and well-watered. 360 ~ All fence.!, and a portion of it in English Grass. 50 ~ Near the above, will be sold very cheap. 65 ~ About Three Miles from the Town of Ashburton.



150 „ Near the above, and adjoining Mr. George Aston’s 200 ~ About Six Miles from Ash burton. TOWN PROPERTIES. That Valuable TOWN SECTION, 159, Tancred Street, will be Sold very cheap, and on easy terms. 539, (part of) £ of an acre, terms same as as above. 341, Kermode Street. 77 ~ ~ 37, (Lot) Mavo’s Block. 78, (Lot) with Dwelling-house of Seven Rooms, near the Parsonage, East Town Belt.



TO LET, Commodious BOARDING-HOUSE in East Street. Shop and Office in East Street. That old established Blacksmith’s Work shop, next the Horse Bazaar, Barnett Street. Apply, 571c-186g T. BULLOCK. aWBMHU For Sale. BAR Framed BEE HIVES. T. A. Gates, Saunders’ Buildings. 828 g FARMS FOR SALE. A N IMPROVED FARM of 564 Acres, of which 500 Acres are under crop. Delivery before or after harvest. Land situate near Dromore. AN UNIMPROVED BLOCK of 544 Acres, adjoining Winchmore railway station. For price, Ac., apply to CUFF AND GRAHAM, 144 g Christchurch. TO INVESTORS AND THOSE IN SEARCH OF A Good Farm. MESSRS. POYNTZ & Co. have for Sale, by Private Treaty, a Splendid FARM of 107 Acres, of rich land, fenced and sub-divided into four paddocks, 90 acres in English grass. There is a commodious dwelling-house, large grain shed, and all necessary out-buildings. A never-failing stream of water runs through the property. Apply to POYNTZ & CO. Wanted. Wanted, cottage, with four or five rooms, and stable, within ten minutes’ walk of Post office. Apply, “ W,” office of this paper. 172g-837c WANTED —A BOY, about fifteen, to cook for four or five men at West erfield ; wages, 10s. or 12s. per week, Apply at once, Herald Office. 836c-1870



Business Notices. IMMENSE ARRIVALS OF NEW GOODS AT ORE & CO.’S. ON Tuesday, 7th Sept., We will show THE LARGEST STOCK OF NEW SPRING G 0.0 D S EVER OFFERED IN ASHBURTON.



Ex HALCIONE, AT LYTTELTON", AND NEW LONDON, AT MELBOURNE. ALSO, fJpEE Stock in the Assigned Estate of Messrs. Edmistox, |Guhdry, and |Cr. valued at £2,000, Which will be SOLD at about HALF-PRICE. I COKSISTIXG OF CARPETS, MATTING,) BLANKETS, GROCERIES, IRONMONGERY, CHAIRS, MATTRESSES, &c. ORR AND QCO. September Ist, 1880 841c'1820



To Lot TO LET, a Comfoi table three-roomed COTT UiE, with Garden, on the Wakanui read, 10s. per week. Apply, office of this paper. 1710-838 c TO LET FOR. CHOPPING.— About 1000 acres GOOD LOAMY LAND. To be let in blocks to suit parties. Apply to N WELSH. SnddW. Ronlh 'link nia. or BENJAMIN HALE, 1700, Sailnmkcr, Christchurch. Public Notices. In V. R. the District Court of Christ church, Holpkn at Ashburton. IN THE MATTFR of the Debtors and Creditor': Act, 1876, the Acts amend ing the same, and of the bank ruptcy of FRANCIS SINCLAIR S 1 RARER and ROBERT GAL LOWAY, ofTinwald, wheelwr'ghts, Debtors T HEREBY SUMMON a meeting of the -L Creditors of the above-named debtors to be held al the office of Orr & Co., -Ashburton, on TUESDAY, the 7th day of September, instant, at 11 o’clock in the forenoon, to con sider the intended application by said debtors for an order of discharge. Dated this and day of September, iBBr, JOHN ORR, Trustee. F. S. Shearer, Acting for Debtors. 8350-1880 £1 REWARD. STRAYED from Springfield,'one Bay Unbroken Hack FILLY, : white hind fetlock, and branded H on near neck. Any person giving such informa tion to the undersigned as will lead to her recovery will receive the above Reward. 177 g GOULD AND CAMERON. NOTICE,



THE TIME for receiving tenders for the Ashburton High School is EXTENDED till WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER Bth. FOOKS & SON, lG7d Architects. THE NATIONAL MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRAL ASIA (LIMITED). Established 1809. Actuary and Secretary —J. M. Templeton, F.L A. The MOST LIBERAL and EQUIT ABLE OFFICE for Life Assurance in the Australasian Colonies. The best office for young men. Profits divided every three years. Offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Wellington, and Hobart Town. The New Zealand Branch—A LOCAL INSTITUTION, investing all moneys in the colony. Resident Secretary—Thomas Swain, Temple Chambers, Featherston street, Wellington. Agent for the County of Ashburton— S. SAUNDERS (of the firm of Saunders Bros.), Ashburton. Note the name—The National Mutual. 1690-821 c Business Notices. [a cakd.] TO BUSINESS MEN, FARMERS, AND OTHERS OF ASHBURTON. GENTLEMEN, —In consequence of the high costs ruling here in reference to obtaining the simplest of LEGAL DOCUMENTS, and in consideration of my having had seven years’ experience as Law Clerk in Christchurch and Ashbmton, I beg to inform you I have opened a DEEDS OFFICE and AGENCY, where all Bankruptcy and other Legal Business will be attended to through me. E. WADMAN, Up-staira office, Saunders’ Buildings. 839c-189g East street, Ashburton. SELF-BINDING HARVESTERS. WM. R. DUNN, Reaper and Binder Expert, HAYING located permanently in Ash burton, at ibe corner of Peter street, and close to Wakanui road, wishes to notify to Farmers, Contractors, Mer chants, and others that he is prepared to Adjusts Repair, and Repaint all kinds of Reapers and Binders. Extras, and Duplicates, in Wood and Iron, on hand. None but the best of material used, and all work guaranteed. Machines examined or repaired in town or country. Orders mny be left at Messrs. Jameson and Roberts, or at the workshop. Wm. K. Bunn, Junction Peter street and Wakanui road (late Hessey’s Foundry), Ashburton. 17G«



FARMERS ! FARMERS ! FARMERS ! R. McKERROW AND CO., Cash Purchasers of Wool, Grain, and all kinds of Farm Produce, and are also prcjjared to make Liberal CASH ADVANCES on the above placed in their hands either for sale or shipment to the English or Colonial Markets. A Large Stock of Oornsacks, Wool packs, &c., for sale at lowest current pricer. ASHBURTON HAIRCUTTING ROOMS. IMPORTANT NOTICE. R. E. A. GARNETT begs to inform the inhabitants of Ashburton and surrounding districts that he has DIS POSED of his BUSINESS to Mr. F. CLARK, of Christchurch, and while thanking them for the liberal support accorded to him during his residence here, would solicit a continuance of the same on behalf of his successor. Referring to the above, F. CLARK hopes, by .strict attention to business and moderate charges, to merit a fair share of public support. F. CLARK, HAIRDRESSER, TOBACCONIST, STATIONER, FANCY GOODS MERCHANT, Ashburton, Agent for the sale of the AfhhuHon Guardian and Evening Herald. f R. McKERROW & CO., GRAIN MERCHANTS, RAKAIA. 3(5 AND 725c-92g



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Business Notices. LATEST STYLES FROM LONDON & PARIS. fd~ _ Craighead <$ Co., Merchant Tailors, TANCRED STREET, (Next Orr & Co.) PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED. 982a-445« A. O. AITKEN;. CONFECTIONER AND BAKER, SATJNDEHS’ BUILDINGS, ASHBURTON, BEGS to announce that he has taken the business lately carried on by W. White, Baker, &c., Saunders’ Build ings, and trusts by supplying a first-class article at a moderate price, to merit a con tinuance of public support. Best Bread, 41b. Loaf, 6d. Cash. A. O. AITKEN, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS. 928g-5500 HORSE FEED. OATS, BARLEY, &c., CRUSHED EVERY WEDNESDAY. JOSEPH CLARK, 69g Tinwald. WE 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 NOTICE TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. TTTHEN you want any Copper, Zinc, VV Iron, or Tinware made or re paired, it will be to your interest to con sult JOSEPH HYDE, Moore street, Ashburton, And he will cure all complaints cheaply. 469 g TO FARMERS. mHE UNDERSIGNED are CASH i PURCHASERS of WHEAT, OATS, and BARLEY, and are prepared to SHIP WHEAT to the English markets on farmers’ account at the lowest possible cost. P. CUNNINGHAM & CO., 5610 Ashburton and Christchurch. SCOTT BROS. (RAILWAY FOUNDRY), A RE the manufacturers of the following among other specialities : The celebrated “ EXCELSIOR” WIND MILL. This Mill got the FIRST PRIZE at the November Metropolitan Show. It is Perfectly reliable and self-regulating. FIRST PRIZE PATENT GRASS SEED STRIPPER, As only a limited quantity of these Machines, which took the FIRST PRIZE at the recent competition of the Agricul tural and Pastoral Association, can be supplied, orders for next season must be given early, or they cannot be executed. LEAMINGTON COOKING RANGES. These Stoves have been shown for years in competition with other makers, and have always received first honors, having NEVER BEEN BEATEN. We can confidently recommend them as the best Stoves in New Zealand. CAMBRIDGE ROLLERS. Specimens of our Prices for this season— -Bft. by 24in £l7 0 0 Bft. by 26in IS 10 0 9ft. by 24in.... ... 18 15 0 9ft. by 26in ... 20 15 0 Other prices equally low. 48g NEW SADDLERY. &c„ &c. J. TAIT, & CO., PRACTICAL SADDLERS & HAR NESS MAKERS, Wills Street, Ashburton, (Next to Cookson’s Stables), HAVE recently opened up a Choice Assortment of First-Class Goods, comprising— Double and Single Harness Shaft and Leading Harness Saddles, English and Colonial . Horse and Saddle Cloths Rugs and Waterproofs Bridles, Bits, Martingales Whips, Spurs, Gloves Brushes, Combs, Ac., &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 Gookson’s Stables), Opposite Railway Station Ashburton. 915 g “ A THING OF BEAUTY IS A JOY FOR EVER.” THE advertiser wishes to remind the re sidents of Ashburton Town and County that his Studio is open eveiy day for the taking of Photographs, and that his apparatus for this purpose is very complete. Carte-de-viste, and cabinet size portraits, views of buildings, landscapes, etc., can be taken in all weathers, and an inspection of his show cases and studio walls is invited. The advertiser is prepared to guarantee a satis factory portrait of the sitter, inasmuch as he has supplied himself with all the latest improvements in the Photographic art He makes a specialty of COPYING Pictures also, and parties having a por trait of a friend can have it multiplied to any extent. Having secured the services of an artistic colorist, patrons’ tastes can be satisfied on this point. Prices are reduced to a minimum, and are now within the reach of all. G. F. Henry, PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTIST, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, ASH BURTON. 73g-702c