take had been made. On referring.to the Act,'he found that, as the previous con yiction was not within the last three months, a larger penalty had been in flicted than the Act allowed. The penalty would altered to LI. UNREGISTERED DOGS. George. Hydes and W! I. Smith, for bavin" in their possession an unregistered dog, were each fined 20s. THE GUN AFFAIR. John MoArthur was charged with lar ceny as a bailee, having borrowed a gun, valued at L 3 10s., and failed to return it. The gun, with flask and shot-bag, were the property of Jesse Hancox, laborer, and had been borrowed from him by prisoner, who then sold them for L 3 17s. to Phillip Harper. Sergeant Felton/ after the evi dence had been heard, said the accused had evidently got into this difficulty through drink.. His Worship sentenced McArthur to three months’ imprisonment, with hard labor. CIVIL CASES. Orr and Co. v Bullen—Judgment summons for Lll Iss. lOd. and coats. Mr. Orr gave evidence that the defendant was in employment as a constable in Christchurch. Defendant ordered to pay L2 a month, in default seven days im prisonment. ■ Alexander, r. Alexander. —Mr. Ireland for plaintiff. On Constable Smart calling on the parties, he stated that they were outside the Court, but refused to appear as they were settling the matter amicably. Little v. Bradshaw. —Adjourned for a Friedlander v. Orr. —His Worship gave judgment in this case, which had, been reserved from last Friday. Judgment was for the plaintiff, with . costs. Mr. John Orr gave notice of appeal. \ the threshing case. Grigg v. Luscombe —This case had been, postponed from last Friday. Mr. Pur nell for plaintiff ; Mr. O’Reilly, for .de fendant. For the defence, Mr. O’Reilly called; on , ■ Mr C. C. Hurrell, Clerk of the District Court, to produce the papers in a case Luscombe-. v. Grigg, which .was to bo heard on the-15th inat. , to show that the same action was pending in the District Court. ' ’ ' ' '' His Worship, .thought that the two cases were quite distinct. James Mcßae deponed—l have had aonieryears experience in threshing. Have threshed Tuscan wheat, which is very bad to threshl If the grain is healthy, it is not so bad, but when it is rusty it is hard to keep the wheat clean, even with a new machine. . If the wheat is blighted, or rusty, three or four grains would be left at the bottom of the head's. If .clover , is growing amongst wheat the gram never comes to proper maturity. It would he nearly an impossibility to thresh wheat so grown if it were at all damp. Wheat in stock, if clover were amongst it, would prevent its drying properly! The result of threshing depends very much on tne state.of the machine. If the machine is; old'it is'an impossibility to thresh Tuscan wheat properly. ; By Mr. Purnell—lf wheat is rusted it shrivels the grain.. Some millers are fond of rusted wheat, but it! would not be de scribed in the market as a bright sample. X never aaw a good crop of, grain grQwn from spring wheat. ■: If the concave had been closed at all, the sheaves must have come through more than half threshed. • Samuel Finlay, -sworn—l have been in the.service of Mr. John Grigg. At the; time Luscombe was threshing the wheat; I was carting wheat to Luscombe s ma chine. Thomas Black, Mr. . Grigg’s fore-, man, employed me. I saw the machine at work. Saw all the threshing done in the “bend” paddock. The machine started generally after liuscombe s. -v*-y opinion was that Luscombe was working carefully. Saw Hewston working, and he also was careful. If the wheat had been put in with, undue haste I should have seen it. Refused to give them sheaves top quickly. The band-cutter wanted the sheaves faster, but I refused, as I said, “ If it is put in too quick, the man’s sheaves will go through without threshing.” A portion of the sheaves were damp, which I carted. I don t think it would have been possible to keep ail sheaves dry. Some of the sheaves were lying in the clover out of stock, and were

By Mr.;, Purnell The band-cutter ■wanted the sheaves too fast, and I re fused to give them. There were three other- carters beside myself, who might have supplied the band cutter too fast. The machine was mot racing with another to my knowledge. Mr. Black told me that when I was not wanted to cart to the machine, I was to cart to the railway station. Mr. Black was not always there. I am an experienced thresher. It was |the band-cutter who wanted to thresh too fast. Luscombe s brother was working in another paddock. Don’t know whether there was any rivalry between' -the machines. Never heard Luscombe tell the feeder to “ jam the sheaves through. There was some clover in what I carted. There was rust in most of the wheat. In consequence of rust we had to change sides of the machine. I consider. the wheat threshed a fair average sample. Never saw any sheaves pass through; which were not sufficiently

threshed. , F.' C. Luscombe, sworn—Remember getting the. account (produced) from Mr. John Grigg. The amount marked L2l 16s. 6d. in that account has been stopped ■ by Mr. Grigg, and X am .now suing for that amount in the District Court. I have objected to this amount being stopped, and Mr' Grigg has definitely refused to pay it. Nothing was said about it not being a final settlement. I did the work as well as it could be done, but had the wind been blowing from the north-west it could have been done better. The sheaves were in good condition for threshing, with the exception of one or two. The wheat was a bad sample. There was a lot of seconds in it from blight and rust. : Some of the

sheaves could not possibly be threshed out, because some of .them were damp. The feeder would have the control of such sheaves. Any carelessness would rest with the feeder, who was not hired by me, but under my control. Mr. Grigg has stopped wages from the feeder for his carelessness. More care was taken with that paddock than any other. We kept the concave closer than usual—as close as i l could be, owing to the blighted wheat. Mr Bishop, who gave evidence, is a cockatoo under Mr. Grigg. Instead of selectin'* a few ; heads the witness Bishop ahould have taken a bundle and _ given an opinion. Consider, Bishop an interested witness. Do not believe ten per cent, of grain to have been left in the straw. By Mr. Purnell—l set the machine, and was in sharge of it. Could have got men working at it dismissed, if I had wished. Some of the wheat was shrivelled. The total crop was a poor one. The machine was a good one. Mr. Purnell wished to recall Mr. Grigg and Mr. Black to rebut evidence on the other side. J " ' - . ‘ , Thomas Black, re-examined —Ihe held adjoining the one in question was rusted. It was threshed by the same machine as that in charge of Luscombe, before the rain. The men on the ground could only tell how long it would take the grain to dry. If the machine had been set as close as had been stated, as close as to strike fire, the grain would have been cracked, and the straw broken. The straw was not broken, nor the gram cracked. Ihe haulm was left on the gram. Some of it would have been left on if the gram has not been ready for threshing. Pin3ay was there to cart io the machine when required, I and at other times to cart to the railway. The wheat; in the-: adjoining paddock was Tuscan, wheat, i, vi :. - John Grigg, recalled—-Xfc- is thy. custom

to sow clover with spring wheat which does not affect the quality of the grain, unless the clover interfered with the growth of the grain. In one corner the clover did grow too strong, but this portion was not cut. The day before threshing I saw the sheaves. There was not much clover amongst them. The machine had been set too high to cut the clover. Ninety nine per cent.' of the sheaves were free from clover. After the Bench had been addressed at length by both counsel, his Worship said he would reserve his decision till Tuesday. A QUEER DEFENDANT. Poyntz and Co. sued one Foley for L 3 10s. rent of a house occupied by de fendant. Mr. Branson appeared for plaintiff, and put in an agreement signed by defendant. The document was un stamped, but the law recognised its legality provided it wore stamped within three months of its date, and a fine of twenty per cent, of amount of the stamp paid. These condititions having been fulfilled the agreement was received. S. E, Poyntz said defendant, by the agreement put in, was to take the house in Burnett street west at 14s, a week from 30th April, but the occupancy did not commence till the 10th May. From date rent was now sued for, and 2os. nacl been paid. , . Defendant conducted his own case, saying he had not been able to obtain as good counsel as he could wish. He would ask the magistrate if witness was on oath. His Worship—You heard him sworn. Defendant— Now, your Worship, with your permission, I'will ask him if lam the man he sues, because in the summons my Christian name is wrongly stated. His Worship rectified the error, and again Mr. Foley wanted to be satisfied about Mr.. Poyntz’s oath. His doubts having been set at rest on this point, ns made inquiries at a boy sitting by him- regarding his spectacles and his papers. Mr. Branson said these aids to eyesight would not help him to see the oath. Mr. Foley promptly answered that he could see through Mr. Branson, who was big enough. (Laughter). Mr. Foley then proceeded to explain the whole matter to Mr. Guinness, but was checked and ordered to examine Mr. Poyntz. Being acrain satisfied about the oath and his own identity, he got into the box, and com menced a melo-dramatio address to the Bench on his Worship’s righteousness as a judge, in the opening sentence of which he said that nothing but a feeling that he was being deeply wronged, would have brought him from Nelson to appear m that position. Mr. Branson introduced some banter, which raised Mr. Foley s bile, and he at once stood on his dignity, saying he would take rebukes from his Worship, but would have “ none from that fellow. ” He then went on to show that Mr. Poyntz was charging for rent twice over, as two weeks’ rent had been paid, and in a rambling sort of way attempted to shake Mr. Poyntz’s credibility about his dates. Ultimately his Worship cut short the thread of the narrative, and said Mr. Foley could not go behind the agreement ho had himself signed, so judgment would be given, with costs, for plaintiff. Mr. Foley then came down from the- box, and arranged with the Clerk about payment, looking unutterable things the while at Mr. Branson, and causing laughter in Court. INTERPLEADER. Win. Stoddart, in the case of Moran v. R Mathews ; and Wm. Mathews, in the case of Conway v. R. Mathews, recovered cattle that had beeii lent by them to R. Mathews, and seized from him by the bailiff. . , M'Rae v. Harris—Claim L 45 9a. for cab hire, and amounts of judgment ob tained by J. E. H. Harris in the Temuka Court against certain parties whom M Rae had sued, and while acting as M‘Rae s solicitor. The hearing occupied a con siderable time, the Court sitting till fnx o’clock. Mr. Harris contended that the whole .matter was simply one of accounts, and on the 15th of January he and M Rae had had a final squaring up, and at that date, which was a few days previous to defendant’s removal to Dunedin there was only L 3 due to M‘Rae, which sum was to be recovered from Mr. Ireland. The case was adjourned till this morning.

PARLIAMENTARY.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

Thursday, Joly 8. The Hon. H. K. Taiaroa moved — “ That Lake Ellesmere should not be drained, unless the natives who were de prived of their fishing rights were com pensated, as the said draining was a breach of the Treaty of Waitangi.” The Hon. E. Whitaker said that as Go vernment had bought the lake ho pre sumed they also bought the fish. There was no intention to drain the lake, winch would require : enormous pumps, but merely to keep down its level, arm pre vent the flooding of the railway and ad jacent country. . After discussion, the question was ad journed to Tuesday. The Council again went into Committee on the Deceased Wife's Sister Bill, and Colonel Whitmore moved that it should be thrown out. He stated he would abide by the result of the division. On division, voted for the Bill, and 13 to throw it out. , Colonel Whitmore then moved an amendment that all marriages already entered on should be validated and child ren legitimised. Several other amendments were pro posed, and ultimately further considera tion was deferred to Tuesday, The Hon. W. S. Peter moved that the Deceased Husband’s Brother Marriage Bill be thrown out. Carried by 12 to 23. The Council then rose at 5 p. ra.

HOUSE of representatives. ' Thursday, .1 hi# 8, 1880. Mr. M'Caughan gave notice that h§ would move—“ That next session of tho A ssembly meet in Christchurch, and that an address be presented to the Governor praying him to place the sum of L 20,000 on the estimates to defray the cost of securing the necessary accommodation. ” Replying to the Hon. W. Fox, The Hon. R. Oliver said an agreement was made with Mr. Conyers, the Middle Island Railway Commissioner, by the late Government in 1877, that he should receive L9OO a year, and if the working of the line were satisfactory, he was to recive a bonus of LpOO, Last year the bonus was paid on tho authority of the then Government. The Hon. W. Fox gave notice that he would move for the production ef all cor respondence between Mr. Conyers and the Government relative to the payment of the bonus of LSOO. TECHNICAL EDUCATION 1 . Mr. He Lautour moved —“That it is desirable that Government workshops should bo made available for the prac tical instruction of boys receiving tuition for half time at one or more of the pri mary or secondary schools in their district. That primary or secondary schools, or some of them which may be so situated as to enable boys receiving instruction therein to attend half time at any Government workshop should be organised with the view of engrafting instructions upon the educational system at present by law carried out thereat. ” After discussion, in which the proposal was very favorably viewed, the motion was put and carried. CHINESE IMMIGRATION. At the evening. sitting Mr. Hutchison moved the secolid reading of the Chinese Immigration Bill,

In the discussion which followed, all the pros and cons of the question of Chinese immigration were fully ventilated, and when the motion for the second read ing was put it was carried by thirty-one to twelve. The Fire Brigades Bill was road a second time, and was ordered to be committed that day fortnight. Friday, July 9. The House met at 2.30. PBJITION. Sir George Grey presented a petition from 900 electors at the Thames, stating that they viewed with alarm the decision of the Committee re the Christchurch election, and praying that the finding of the Committee, that Sir George Grey had not been duly elected for Christchurch, should he expunged from the records of the House. . NOTICE OP MOTION. Mr. Barron gave notice that* he would move —“ That, in view of the serious loss which the premature withdrawal of sub sidies is certain to cause local bodies, which have made financial arrangements dependent on a continuance of the subsi dies as fixed by Statute, _ Government bo requested to make provision for the pay ment of such subsidies until 1881, in ac cordance with The Financial Arrange ments Act, 1876.” NOTICES OF QUESTIONS. Mr. Murray gave notice that he would as k—“ Whether, in reducing the Civil Service salaries as proposed, it was also intended to make a correspqnding reduc tion in pensions, more : especially in pensions payable to absentees ?” Mr. Aml rows gave notice that lie would ask—“ Whether! .the removal of tlie. Rail way 'Commissioner s Department ■ from Christchurch to Dunedin was a permanent arrangement?” REPLY OF THE NORTH ISLAND RAILWAY COMMI-SIONER. The Hon. John Hall laid on the table the reply of the North Island Railway Commissioner to the Civil Service Com missioners’ Report. REPLIES TO QUESTIONS. Replying to questions, Ministers stated —That the Education Report was in the hands of the printer, and would shortly be produced. Government had not ordered any Volunteer uniforms from England; hut they had. sent for an esti mate of the price, and, from what could bo ascertained, the estimate was likely to be 50 per cent, leas than they could be got for in the colony.—No instructions had been forwarded to Sir Julius Vogel to represent New Zealand at meetings held in London to consider the question of Imperial unity. It was agreed, on the motion o; the Hon. John Hall, that the House sit on Monday in Committee of Sup ply. Mr. Hall explained that Govern ment had considered the resolution of Mr. Saunders, and held that it bound them to make a reduction of 10 per cent, on all salaries, pay, and wages, and this would be provided for in the Appropriation \ct; but while applying the Bill generally, there were certain exceptional cases in which it would not be right to apply the reduction, and these the Government would take the opportunity of excepting. As to wages, the Government found no injustice would be done in applying the resolution as in most cases the wages paid by Government were higher than those paid, by private em ployers for similar work. The reduction of ten per cent, would be made inclusive of a further reduction by the consolida tion of offices. _ Mr. Hall moved the vote Postal Department, General Post Office, L 4000.” Mr. Reader Wood proposed it be re duced LSOO. Mr. Macandrew suggested that the Estimates should bo passed in a lump, adding that it was plain from what Govern ment had stated that they considered the reductions were to be made just as they might think fit. . . Mr. Seddon objected, contending that, they should de discussed item by item. • The discussion lasted until the adjourn ment at 5 "30 p. m.

TELEGRAPHIC.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN (Per lieutevs Agency.) Londow, July 6, The cricket match between the Austro.- lians and Eighteen of Middlesborough at Middlesborough, was concluded to-day. when the former won in one innings with 26 runs to spare. Loxdon, July # Tui'kcy and Greece are both arming in view of possible hostilities' resulting from the carrying out of £he decisions of the Conference. , „ . , , v . T Three per cent, consols, 08g ; Adelaide wheat, per 4961b5, ex warehouse, 48s. 6d.; flour, per 2801ba. ex warehouse, 375. The Board of Trade returns of imports for the past month amount L 30,437,500, showing an increase of L 2,625,000 as corn pared with last year. The exports amount to 1.18,437,500, showing an increase of Li ,875.500 as compared with the same period last year. TT , The Merchant Shipping and Under writers* Association report the arrival of the] Ben Fevis, from Lyttelton; sailed Apnl 6 ’ ■ Pams, July 1- The French press; in its remarks on the decisions of the recent Berlin Conference, generally agree in saying that England has hound . herself to act with the other Powers in enforcing a strict fulfilment by Turkey of the decisions of-the Conference. July 8. The Chamber of Deputies have adopted a compromise, agreeing to an amnesty being granted to all those whom M. Grevy pardons before July 14. JSt. Petersburg, JulyC. General Kauftinami gone to Kuldja to assume the command of tpp Rugs;gp r troops now operating against the Chinese. It is also further intended to increase the squadron in the Pacific. Calcutta, July ?. The latest news from Afghanistan is to the effect that desultory fighting still con tinues between tbp Byjtish troops and bodies of the disaffected tribes.

AUSTRALIAN. Melbourne, July 7. The P. and 0. Company’s steamer Hyclaspes, from Galle, arrived at King George’s Sound to-day, with the inward Suez mail, which left London on June 4. Melbourne, July 8. Mata has been backed for the Melbourne Cup to win LIOjOOO, at 100 to 4. , Arrived —Ringarooma, from the Bluff. Sydney. July 9. In the Legislative Assembly last night, the House went into Committee on the Wool, Coal, and Stock Taxes Bill. After the debate, a division was taken on the clause fixing the export dqty as one farthing per pound on greasy, and ope halfpenny on washed and Scoured wools, when the eyes and noes were foudd to be: equal. The Chairman, however, gave his casting vote with the ayes, and the clause passed. Sir Henry Parkes, Premier, then moved that progress be reported, and the Chairman leave the chair. The motion was carried, and the House adjourned, Sailed—Wakatipu, for Wellington. INTERPROVINCIAL. (Per Pn-'is Amcmtion.) Auckland, July 9, At a meeting of Major-General Stoddart’o creditors he guaranteed LIOO a-year from his pension, until 20?, in the £ was paid. The creditors recommended I his discharge. It is stated that an Auckland gentleman who is largely interested in the coasting

trade, has in view the formation of a new line of first-class coasting steamers, with head-quarterS at Auckland. _By the last mail ho received substantial offers or capital from a well-known Clyde firm, as well as prices and quotations for building a fleet of steamers suitable for the require ments of the trade which it is proposed to take up. The prices named are very moderate, and owing to the cheapness of iron and the lowness of wages a. meeting will be called shortly of those interested in the shipping and -commerce of the port, and also with the view of interesting local capital in the enterprise. ' ' The tender of tlie Auckland. Stc&niship Company, for the monthly mail service to Levuka and Fiji has been accepted at L 2,500 per annum,, conditionally on -the Parliamentary vote. The Board of Education has decided to investigate the complaint of the City .School Committe. against certain teachers of . evading instructions re holidays, and will require them to explain their conduct. The payment of salaries has been stopped, pending the enquiry. Auckland,- July 8. The City of Sydney, with the London mails of June 17, left San. Ffancisco. on the 4th inst., a day before contract time.- _ , „ Wellington. July 6. At the Magistrates Court this morning, Robt. Atkinson, formerly Customs officer at the Thames, and a well known petitioner to the House of Represen tatives, was charged with horsewhipping Mr. McKellar, collector of Customs here, in the Custom house this morning. The supposed cause is through some evidence given before the ■ select committee and -with a view to bring whole matters re garding accused before the public. Wellington; July 9. At the Magistrate’s Court, this morn ing, Robert Atkinson, charged with horse whipping the Collector of Customs, was sentenced to six weeks hard labor. Pri soner pleaded extenuating circumstances, and sail! that when the enquiry was hold after his dismissal from the Customs, McKellar suppressed certain evidence in favor of him. Dunedin, July 9. A private telegram to the Star, says : “ Heavy nuggets of gold have been struck in Innes’ claim, Long Valley, Panama Greek range, from one to four ounces. Invercargill, July 8. The Working Men’s Club have arranged business and are going on agatn. The difficulty arose through members not keeping their subscriptions up. The Lumsden school committee intend enforcing the compulsory clauses of the Education Act. , ' Representations are to te made by Southland Volunteer officers on the subject of capitation, several being liable to banks and private firms in considerable amounts for uniforms, etc. Debts are being incurred owing to the inadequacy of the presen capitation and on the faith of its continu ance. " ■ .

A lady who was frequently annoyed by the loquacity of her .servants, being asked why she didn’t try dumb waiters replied : —“I have tried them, but they don t answer.” An old bachelor having been laughed at by a bevy of pretty girls, told them they were small potatoes. “ vYe may be small potatoes,” replied one of the maidens, “ but we are sweet ones.” American Criticism. —Hero is a lively specimen of American criticism, taken from the San Jose (Gal.) Argus ;—Our old friend Le Due is on deck again, this time with a large volume on the “Diseases of Swine,” and in forwarding it to ua he ex presses the hope ' that we will give the work a careful perusal, and favor the Department of Agriculture with such criticisirn as we think it deserves. We have given the work a careful perusal— that is,' we tore the wrapper off and looked at the gorgeous chromo of a “ microscopic section of the mucous membrane of the intestines- of Mr. Harris’ pig.” In our humble judgment, this is the best chromo on a mucous membrane of the intestines of Mr. Harris’ pig .that has ever been placed before the gaze of an admiring and art-loving people. Tlie perspective is fine, though the chiaroscuro is a little off. The subject is a grand one, calculated to bring into play the artist’s power of imagination, and giving ftPOps t.Q a rich Oriental fancy that dwarfs into insignificance the pretentious efforts of Doro' In fact, we mistook this masterpiece at first sight for a finely exe cuted copy of Turner’s “ Slave Ship.” The letterpress of this new novel of Le Due’s is a marvel of skill; the introduc tion of Oregon quads gives a unique effect to the impression. ’ As to the text, we have never had experience with sick pigs, and can’t criticise the chapters oo that subject. In his circular letter, t q us. .Mr, Le Due says: —“ If remedies have been employed wjth any degree of success, please state the in gredients and the proportions in which ijhey are compounded, and the quality riven.” We employed a remedy once to cure a neighbor's pig of the pernicious habit of rooting up our garden. The in gredients were nitre, sulphur, carbon, lead, and an old-fashioned musket ; pro portions, two handfuls of powder to a pint of shot. We are happy to inform thp Agricultural Department that the de gree of success was simply immense. The pig was cured, and lasted our family several months. Regarding hogs we are better posted. There are lots of them in San Jose that want 10 dollars’ worth of advertising for a dollar and six bits. There is no cure for them.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, SATURDAY, JULY 10, 1880./



Por Sale. JAR Framed BEE HIVES. T. A. Gates, Saunders’ Buildings. 828 g Lost. LOST. BLACK DRAUGHT GELDING, J_ aged. Finder will be Rewarded on returning to 100 SAUNDERS BROS, To Let. STUBBLE LAND TO LET. GOOD STUBBLE LAND, on the Lag xnohr estate, within easy distance oi a Railway Station, TO LET. Apply foi particulars to 977 g 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-plass Boots and Shoes his usual Cheap Rates. All kinds of Boots i Made and Repaired. 805g—417c Tenders, SOUTH RAKAIA POAD DISTRICT. TENDERS will bo received up to THURSDAY,, the 15th inst., fop 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 'VV'orks Com mittee. •* : ;A. ’MAKEIG, 17a Clerk to Board.



Edmiston, Gundry, and Co. Property Sales. MESSRS. EDMISTON, GUNDRY, jy I & Co. will hold PROPERTY SALES EVERY ALTERNATE SATURDAY, At their AUCTION ROOMS, EAST STREET. The Sales for Month will take place on SATURDAY, 10th JULY, Do. 24th Do. ; Persona desirous of entering Properties for these Sales will please send particu lars to EDMISTON, GUNDRY, & Co., ' ■ f ... Auctioneers. i Sale at 1 o’clock. 120 Robert Wilidn and Co. . if RID AY, 16th JULY. * Clearing Bale OF STOCK, FARM IMPLEMENTS, &c., 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 (TJKA VERY SUPERIOR YOUNG ZiOU CROSS-BRED EWES, (in lamb to long-wooled Rams). 0 FIRST CLASS DRAUGHT HORSES V> DOUBLE FURROW PLOUGHS i Harrows, Broadcast Sower, Reaping Machines, 2-horse power Chaff cutter, Drays, Harness, and a large collection of useful Farming Imple ments. Also, UAA BUSHELS OATS, and several UUU other small 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 sale. ROBERT WILKIN & CO., Christchurch. JAMESON & ROBERTS, lg Ashburton. Public Noticer. 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. ; G36c-100 MOUNT HUTT 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 insf., at 11 o’clock a.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. V. E, NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS, (Christchurch Section.) INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION, AT CHRISTCHURCH. JULY 15th AND 16th. ORDINARY Single Fare Tickets to Christchurch, issued at Timaru, Amlerley, or any intermediate Station, on 15th and 16th inst., will be available for Return Journey up to and including 17th inst. FREDK. BACK, Traffic Manager. District Traffic Manager’s Office, Christchurch, July 7, 1880. 19g



THE EDUCATION BOARD OF THE DISTRICT OF NORTH CANTER BURY. SCHOOL DISTRICT OF HINDS. THE Education Board of the District of North Canterbury hereby pub licly notifies in accordance with the pro visions of Section 61, of the Education Act, 1877, that the following are the boundaries of the School District of Hinds: — Commencing at the junction of the road north-east of Section 16743 with the road south-east of said section ; thence south-westerly, fol lowing the latter road to the souther most corner of Section 30758 ; thence northerly following a road forming the western boundary of Section 30758 to the southernmost corner of Section 28186 ; thence north-westerly following the south-western boundary of the latter section to the western most corner thereof ; thence south westerly along the south - eastern boundary of Lot 11 of the subdivision of Reserve No, (l n re d), to the road separating that i°t from Lot 14 ; thence north-westerly following said road to the railway line ; thence south-westerly following the railway to the easternmost comer of Lot 11 of the 'sub-division of Reserve No.



1381 (in red); thence north-westerly following the north-eastern boundary of said lot to the road north-west thereof ; thence south-westerly along said road to its junction with the road separating Sections 33459 and 81453; thence northerly following the latter road to the road separating Sections 38183 and 23193; thence north-easterly following this road to its junction with the road first above mentioned, and from thence return ing south-easterly along the same to the commencing point... J. V. COLBOIINE-VEEL, Secretary. Christchurch, 7th July, 1880. 18g



Public Notices. ASHBURTON COUNTY OUNOIL, that the ohy 3 capital is It: Ashburton OPEN for Emergent By order , —„ JAMES OR, 628c-11G Hospital Surgeon. ASHBURTON- BOROUGH COUNCIL. EXTRAORDINARY VACANCY. niHE following .Gentlemen have been duly nominated to fill the vacancy in the Ashburton Borough Council, caused by the resignation of Councillor Edward Saunders, viz. , Messrs. Alfred Harrison And Thomas Quill. , I hereby give notice that a poll will be taken for the election of one of the above on WEDNESDAY, the 21st day of July instant, at the Borough Council Chambers, commencing at 9 a.m. and closing at 6 ' CHARLES BRADDELL, Returning Officer. Borough Council Offices, Ashburton, Bth July, 1880. 646c-21g 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. LATEST STYLES FROM LONDON & PARIS. Craighead $ Co., Merchant Tailors, TANORED STREET, (Next Orr & Co.) PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED. 1 ' 982a-4450 PRACTICAL WATCH & CLOCK MAKER, JEWELLER, &c. BOBT. MUBBAY, MOORE STREET, BEACH ROAD, ASHBURTON, , HAVING had over thirty years’ ex perience in some of 1 > tha loading 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. 824a-429 NOW OPEN. MONSTER CARNIVAL, FANCY ! FAIR, AND BAZAAR, IN FOWLER’S NEW BUILDINGS, Tailored street. Splendid Opportunity for PURCHASING BAZAAR GOODS. MB, I. MONTAGUE, of High street, Christchurch, Begs to inform the inhabitants of Ash ' burton and surrounding districts



that he has h — OPENS Those extensive prerais Fowler’s Buildings, Ta With an enormous FANCY G Of every descrip THE SHILLING TABLE VISIT. Gold and Silver J( Gold and Silver Trimm Dress Costun These Goods are a Spec and will h< SOLD AT VERY LO The Sale will last fo Only. EVERYONE IN - '



Bd. shaving 3d< [ A large and well-assorted stock o I Tobacco, Cigars, Perfumery, and Fane; Goods, at greatly reduced prices. Note tbe address— E. A. GARNETT’S Old-Established Haikcutting Rooms East street, Ashburton. Agent for the, * sale of the Ashhurto Guardian and Evening Herald. 565c-959



Business Notices TO FARMERS. G-EO. MAXJLE, GRAIN, SEED, & PRODUCE BROKER, LAND, ESTATE, & GENERAL COM MISSION AGENT, Casiie’.. Str’ et East, Christchurch. Til ATI METIS having GRAIN and PRO |A DUOE 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. i Prices and Samples of Seed sent Free by Post. lOOOg NEW SHOP. JUST OPENED, TO MEET REQUIRE MENTS. Q OARSTEIS & QO., TOBACCONISTS, Fancy Goods and Stationery Depot, PROSPECT BUILDINGS, East street, Shop formerly occupied by Weston. Good Stock of Cigars, Tobacco, and Pipes of every description. HAIR - CUTTING, SHAVING, AND SHAMPOOING on the premises. Licensed to sell Postage Stamps. 766g-366c BEST NEWCASTLE • COALS ' LAMBTON COLLIERY. 50s. i'BETON -1 A PER CENT. DISCOUNT JiU 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. 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’ i Buildings, and trusts by supplying a first class article ata moderate price, to merita continuance of public support. Best Bread, 41b. Loaf, 6d. Cash. W. WHITE, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS. 928a-550e T. R. HODDER & 00. HAVE much pleasure in announc ing to their friends and the public generally, that their stock of WINTER DRAPERY, MILLINERY, MEN’S AND BOYS’ CLOTHING HATS AND HOSIERY, •BOOTS AND SHOES, IS NOT TO BE SURPASSED FOR QUALITY AND ASSORTMENT, Each Department being replete with everything suitable for the season. JUST TO HAND— A Yery 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. H. HODDER & CO., while not pro fessing to sell everything at COST PRICE, are prepared to nieet 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 Croekeryware 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 & GO. 407c-948g



Business Notices Of A AAA TO LEND, in su ms to suit borrowers, at lowest rate of interest. F. P. O’Rbillv, Solicitor, Ashburton. 424c-8350 NEW ZEALAND TRUST'AND LOAN COMPANY (LIMITED). QAPITAL ... ...... £1,000,000. : SUMS OF £3OO ™ £20,000 READY TO BE ADVANCED UPON FREEHOLD SECURITIES, Information can be obtained upon appli cation to J. C. M'DOWALL, Manager, . 578 a 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 rhent rarely to be met with. Further particulars, apply to 1 ; POYNTZ & GO. TIN WALD 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. 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, ESEIUL 3 TJO RE KEEPERS Tinwai d. 8510 PATRONISED BY ALL CLASSES. THE GREATEST DISCOVERY OF THE AGE. ‘ nisbb’s PURE EXTRACT of 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. r , 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-7350



QUILL’ S >gSslai HOTEL Opposite Railway Station, Ashburton. SUPERIOR ACCOMMODATION for TRAVELLERS JpRIVATE SUITES OP APART MENTS FOR FAMILIES. LARGE SAMPLE ROOMS FOR COMMERCIAL TRAVELLERS.



BATH ROOM, FIRST-CLASS jssr- BILLIARD SALOON. *** Wines, Spirits, , and Ales, of the most genuine brands only, kept and: supplied, wholesale and retail. Note Address— QUILL’S WHOLESALE BOTTLING STORES, Commercial Hotel, (Near Railway Station), Ashburton. 751g-83G«