Bartholomew Hughes, sworn, said he knew the accused, who lived next door to witness. Have seen Nolan planting trees. I believe Hefterman was helping him on one occasion, about five weeks ago. They were planting then, I think, pinus insignia, the kind like the one produced. Edward Sealy, sworn, said he was a nurseryman. The trees produced appear to have been lifted in a very careless man ner. A nurseryman usually cuts the roots with a spade some time before the trees

are transplanted. The macrocarpa pro duced appear to have been growing near a wire fence. To the best of my belief have seen the pinus insignis produced growing in the Ashburton Domain. Noticed the peculiar shape of the tree. Eugene Sullivan, called for the defence, said he had no fixed place of residence. Came from Timaru last. Saw Nolan at Timaru about the beginning of July. He said, “ Well, mate, you’re selling trees ?” I had a bundle of trees tied up with flax at the time. Nolan asked me i? I would sell them. Nolan offered to give me eight bob for them. I told him they were worth L2O. I told Nolan I was going to plant the trees at Kane’s, Pleasant Point. He said that Kane’s horses would break them down, and he would give me eight bob for them. I let Nolan have them for Bs., and he went away. They were macrocarpa, Scotch fir, and kauri gum trees, and some strawberries. Nolan objected to take the strawberries. A mate of mine named Tom Jones was living at Timaru. I lent him L2C about 18 months ago. Jones gave me some trees in pay ment for the L2O. Jones brought me a second lot of trees. When Nolan bought the first lot he said he would be back in about a fortnight for some more, but he did not come, and I left them for him when he should call. In three weeks he got the second lot, which were like the former, only there were no strawberries. The trees produced are the same color, as those which I sold Nolan.

By Mr. Purnell—l first saw Nolan about half a chain this side of the Timaru railway station. There was no one with me at the time. There were about six teeen or seventeen trees in a dray of Jones’. I was taking the trees to the rail way station. It was my intention to plant the trees on Kane’s land at Pleasant Point. When I heard that the men were arrested, I was at Acton station. A man named Evans first told me that prisoners were arrested. Don’t know where Evans is. Expect he is at the Rakaia. Have been in Ashburton since Friday night. Heard that Nolan was sending to Timaru for me, and that was the reason I came to Ashburton. Thought my name was mentioned in Court on a previous day. I think there were thirteen trees sold to Nolan on the second occasion. . I left them near a tent, because Nolan did not come up to time.

By Mr. O'Reilly—l saw Davy Evans on Friday last, at about eleven o’clock in the morning, at Acton station, and he told me that Nolan and Heflerman were im prisoned for “ some blooming trees.” I told him I had sold Nolan some trees in Timaru. Evans said that if I was to act honest, I should go and tell it, or else the police might be after me. On coming to Ashburton, went to a draper’s shop, and saw the clerk, Johnny Doyle, and he asked me if I knew Hofferman, and I told him I had sold trees to him in Timaru. Evans first told me about the telegram. Before counsel addressed the Bench, his Worship said he would like to call on Dr. Trevor to give evidence to show for what purpose the Domain was set apart. Dr. Trevor, Chairman of the Domain Board, said the Domain was set apart for the purpose of a public domain and recreation ground. Mf. O’Reilly addressed the Bench for the accused, and after Mr. Purnell’s reply, His Worship said the evidence against the accused was, in his opinion, very strong. The evidence fur the defence was weak and confused, and after review ing the testimony of Sullivan, his Wor ship said he could certainly not put any reliance upon what he had said. Refer ring to Heflerman, he had on two occasions been seen planting the trees, and hence was a participator in the crime. The fullest sentence of the law would be in flicted—namely, a penalty of L 5 for each information.

Mr. O’Reilly asked to be allowed to bring evidence with reference to Heffer man’s position in the affair. Denis O’Reilly, sworn, said he knew Heffernan, .who had been lodging with witness when out of employment, at Bakaia. When leaving Rakaia, ’Heffer man said he was going to Ashburton be cause it was a better place for work. He is a thoroughly honest man. By Mr. Purnell-—Hefferman lived with me on one occasion for a period of six months. I live at Newtown, and live by my honest work. I have been living at Newtown for the last five years. Charles 0. Hardy, sworn —I am a store keeper residing at Rakaia. Have known Hefferman for a considerable time. Have given him credit for goods he has had from me, and always regarded him as a perfectly honest man. Prisoners were asked if they had any statement to make.

Nolan said Hefferman had been living with him for the last six -weeks. He ex tenuated Hefferman from any guilt in connection with the crime. Nolan said he had been three years and a half in Ash burton, and had never been in the hands of the police before. Hefferman admitted helping Nolan to plant the trees, but as he understood they came from Thnaru, did not consider he had done anything wrong. His Worship said that though the evi dence regardingcharacter would weigh with him, vet it did not remove the fact that Hefferman was a participator in the crime. Hefferman would be fined L 4 in all, costs T.l 18s., or fourteen days’ imprisonment in default on each of the informations. Nolan would be mulct in the highest penalty that could be inflicted, namely, L 5 for each offence, and costs LI 18s. - total L2l 18s.—or in default two months’ imprisonment on each information. CIVIL CASES. Little v. Williamson.—Mr. Branson asked for a judgment summons to be issued in this case, as the articles for which the debt had been contracted were ob tained by fraud.—Granted. Mutch and M'Kenzie v. Armstrong. — Claim L 8 95., for board and lodging. Judgment by default for amount, and costa 11s.—Immediate execution granted. Same v. B. Buchanan. —Claim LI on a dishonored cheque. Judgment for plain tiff by default, with costs 7s. Trickett v. M'Donald.—No appearance. In a cross action, Ireland v. Anstec, and Anstee v. Ireland, judgement was given for Mr. Ireland in both cases.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, THURSDAY, AUGUST 19, 1880.



Hard Hitting.— Bonnor, the Aus tralian giant, seems to have excited some sensation in England at the matches played by the Australian cricketers, both_ on account of his proportions and his batting. He is about 17st. in weight, and stands 6ft. 6in. in height. He is only between 22 and 23 years of age. During the match with Nottingham he made a hit fully 120 yards long, the ball dropping in a street leading down to the railway-station, _ and nearly alighting upon an omnibus waiting to take up passengers. On another occasion by an off-drive, he sent the ball on top of a house in town, and a worthy inhabitant had to “ shin ” tip the water pipe to recover it.



Lost. LOST, A ROAN - GELDING, aged. Finder -frill be REWARDED on returning same to 1330 SAUNDERS BROS., Ashburton.



Matson, Cox, & Co. TO-MORROW. MATSON, COX& CO., have received instructions from the Trustees in the Estate of Messrs. Grigg and Guild to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, ON Friday, August 20, at twelve o'clock sharp, on the RESERVE OPPOSITE MESSRS. FRIED LANDER BROS. STORE, A large number of First-class Horses, Implements, and Contractors’ Plant, CONSISTING OF n FIRST-CLASS DRAUGHT HORSES, MARES, and GELD INGS, in good working condition SADDLE and BRIDLE, and a large quantity of strong, serviceable HAR NESS g DRAYS MOVEABLE HUTS Q STOVES a SINGLE-FURROW PLOUGHS, « extra strong, for road work 2 SCOUPS 2 TROLLIES IRON TANKS PICKS, SHOVELS, Etc. Horses can be seen any time previous to sale by applying to Messrs. Friedlander Bros. MATSON, COX, & CO. 105 g Auctioneers. JMatson, Cox & Co., STOCK AND ESTATE AGENTS, LAND & MONEY BROKERS, AUCTIONEERS AND COMMISSION AGENTS, ASHBURTON. Messrs, matson, cox & Co. beg to inform their Constituents in the Ashburton District that for the future the Business in Ashburton will be con ducted under the supervision of Mr. Cox, under the style of MATSON, COX & CO. Their business will include the manage ment of Estates, Investment and Pro curation of Money, Valuation of Pro perties, Stock, &c., and General Agency. They will hold throughout the District Public Auction Sales of Land, Live and Dead Stock; also on Market Days at Ashburton and 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. MATSON, COX, & CO., Agents for Robey & Co.’s CELEBRATED THRESHING MA.CHINES 44g Davies and Winter. UNDER BILLS OF SALE. E. M'ANULTV TO R. M'KERROW AND CO., W. LEDGERWOOD TO R. M'KERROW AND CO. DAVIES & WINTER have received in structions from Messrs. R. M'Ker row and Co., to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, TUESDAY, 2 4 th AUGUST, At South Rakaia Saleyards , Removed there for convenience of Sale — 5 Good Draught Horses 2 Double-Fuirow Ploughs 2 Single-Furrow Ploughs 2 Sets Harrows 2 McCormick’s Reapers and Binders, (nearly new) 2 Good Farm Drays (nearly new) 1 Samuelson’s Reaper 1 Wooden Roller 3 Chaff Cutters 1 Ship's Boat 5 Milch Cows (quiet) 3 Calves 1 Pig About 50 Bags Grain Quantity of Fowls, Harness, House hold Furniture, Utensils, etc., etc., etc. Without Reserve. Sale at 12.30. DAVIES & WINTER, 132 g Auctioneers. Edmiston, Gundry, and Co. Property Sales. VCESSRS. EDMISTON, GUNDRY, iVB & Co. will hold PROPERTY SALES EVERY ALTERNATE SATURDAY, At their AUCTION ROOMS, EAST STREET. Persons desirous of entering Properties for these Sales will please send particu lars to EDMISTON, GUNDRY, & Co., Auctioneers. Sale at 1 o’clock. 12u Wanted. WANTED —A Tliree*Furrow PLOUGH MEN . Apply at Messrs MarkhaM & Go’s., Chertsey. 1280 WANTED- -A Smart LAD for a General Store. Apply A. R. Markham & Go., .Chertsey. 702c-136g WANTED —Man COOK for men’s hut. Must bo a good Baker. Apply C; H. Dowding, Coldstream. v 185g—763c WANTED— To Purchase a GOAT in full profit. Apply stating price at office of this paper. 134-766 c WANTED KNOWN—That 0. Haw kins, The Tinwald Bootmaker, has REMOVED to premises Opposite the Tinwald Post Office, where he is still open to Sell first-class Boots and Shoes at his usual Cheap Rates. All hinds of Boots Made and Repaired. 805g—417c Advertisements received for the GUARDIAN up to 9 p.ni. at the scale charges, afterwards at double rates for insertion over the leader



H. Matson and Co. TATTEKSALL’S, SPECIAL OPENING ~~ SALE. mHE Proprietors having nearly brought to a completion the extensive altora tions and improvements at Tattersall s, whereby they can atiord to the public facilities for the transaction of business unequalled in the colonies, as well as increased comfort and safety of those attending the Sales, beg to announce their intention of holding an OPENING SALE IN THE FORUM, ON To-Morrow, Friday, August 20th, Confining the entries, as near as possible, to country lots, to be sold without re serve. Bales will be conducted according to priority of entry. The present entries comprise 100 Horses, Particulars Account Mr. P. McGrath, who has just completed his Waipara contract. QA FIRST-CLASS Heavy Draught HORSES, mostly 4 and 5 years old, just out of regular work. Guaranteed as good and staunch as can be found in the province, g TIP CARTS. SHAFT and Leading HARNESS, &c., Ac. Account Mr. Geo. King. Tj Q HEAVY Draught MARES and GELDINGS, good hairy-legged sorts, mostly young, and a line that can be strongly recommended to the notice of farmers. Also, SHACKS and Light Unbroken COLTS. Account Messrs Morten and Lupton "I K MIXED HORSES, imported from J-O Wanganui, including carriage pairs, hacks, light harness horses, ponies, cobs, Ac. These horses are mostly 4 and 5 years old, good stamps in their class, and selected by Mr. Morten expressly for this market. Account Mr. Wm. Easton (Oamaru). 9 DRAUGHT HORSES, 4 and 5 Ai years old, good workers. , CHESTNUT HACK, 4 years, -L quiet to ride. Account Mr. W. H. Partridge. CROSS COUNTRY HORSE, The Lad, 5 years, by Messenger, dam Stella, by the Peer. The Lad was bred by Mr. L. Mavkey, with whom lie won several district races. A splendid cross country horse and good hack. 3 under— Account other owners. 2 HEAVY Unbroken Draught COLTS, by Black Prince, rising 3 years old 2 YEARLING, by Lord Glasgow. 2 FIRST-CLASS 6-year old BROOD MARES. HANDSOME Pair of Brown CAR RIAGE GELDINGS, 16 hands, 5 and 6 years old, good match, and quiet in single and double harness. ARK BROWN Draught GELD ING, staunch and good at all farm work. BAY GELDING (draught) 4 years. Any trial. BAY HACK GELDING. Any trial in saddle or light harness. YVERY Superior Draught BROOD MARE, by Catnpsie 111., dam by Prince of Denmark g.d. (imported). PAIR of chestnut Draught GELD INGS, 4 and 5 years, broken to all harness and staunch. PAIR of Bay Draught GELDINGS, 3 years, broken to Plough and Harrows. 9 UNBROKEN COLTS, 2 and 3 Ai years old, fit for immediate work. PAIR of Light Draught MARES, suitable for plough work. K FIRST-CLASS Draught MARES and GELDINGS, guaranteed staunch and good workers, g DO. DO. Account various owners. QA HACKS and Light Harness AIU HORSES, Unbroken COLTS, &c. With reference to the above Sale, the whole of the lines already entered we can strongly recommend to intending purchasers. Mr. McGraths lot and Mr. Kings Draught Horses are all good sorts, have been well selected, and both are just out of regular work, the former from the Waipara contract, and the latter from the owner’s farm. Messrs. Morten and Lupton’s stock are all young, well known, and every line will be for ABSOLUTE AND UNRESERVED SALE. Further Entries are solicited. Luncheon provided at 11.30 a.m. Sale at Twelve Noon. TERMS LIBERAL. 124g-765c FRIDAY, AUGUST 20, 1880. H. MATSON AND CO., Auctioneers.



Tenders. ASHBURTON HIGH SCHOOL. TENDERS are invited for the EREC TION, of a BRICK BUILDING, being part of the intended High School. Also alternative tenders for a TIMBER BUILDING. Plans and specifications may be seen at our offices on and after MON DAY, the 23rd inst., and sealed tenders indorsed “Tender for High School” to be delivered on or before noon, Wed nesday, September Ist. FOOKS & SON, 130 q Architects, UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. TENDERS are invited for the following WORKS : No. 74. Shingling crossroad, Blands Island, from north branch to Winch more road. No. 75.—Shingling 60 chains (more or less), Stitt’s cross road. No. 76.—Shingling Town Belt road, past Mr. Bullock’s house. No. 77.—Reforming, &c., portions of Winchmore road, past Mr. Digby s house. No. 78.—Reforming, &c., road from Thomson’s corner toward Winchmore road. Tenders addressed to the Chairman, must be sent in not later than noon of MONDAY, 30th inst. Specifications, &c., to be seen at the office. ROBERT D. PULLAR, 131 g Clerk. ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. 1 TENDERS are invited for 50 chains FENCING, South Approach Rakaia Gorge Bridge. Specification can be seen at Council office, Ashburton, and ten<jf“ addressed to the Chairman to be sent by 23rd current at 11 a.m. By order, W. BAXTER, County Engineer. Ashburton, Aug. 16, 1880. 1190 For Sale. BAR' Framed BEE HIVES. T. A. Gates, Saunders’ Buildings. 828 g IMPROVED FARM FOR SALE. THAT Farm, now in the occupation of Mr. Dale, containing 400 acres, situate adjoining the Schoolhouse, at Charing Cross, near Dromore. Easy Terms. Apply to CUFF AND GRAHAM, 100 a 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 shb-diVided into four paddocks, SO acres in English grass. There is a 1 commodious dwelling-house, large grain ’ shed, and all necessary out-buildings, ij A never-failing stream Of water runs i through the property; Apply to POYNTZ & CO.



Public Notices. ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. Applications are invited from competent persons willing to act as FERRYMAN at Lower Rangitata for one year, on a subsidy of £BO per annum, together with all fees paid according to the schedule as hereinafter mentioned. Applications, with references, endorsed “ Ferryman, Lower Rangatata,” will be received at the Council’s Offices, Ashbur ton, up to 11 a.m. on WEDNESDAY, the Ist day of September, 1880. Duties to commence on the 4th September, 1880. Two sureties for £25 to be provided. SCHEDULE OF FEES. Cattle or horses, driven or led in a mob, 6d. per head. Passengers forded on horseback, 2s. each. Horses forded (including horse and rider), 3s. each. Vehicles, ss. each. By order, F. MAINWARING, Clerk. Ashburton, July 27, 1880. 718c-820 V. R. LAND DISTRICT OP CANTERBURY. IVTOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that iSj A SALE BY AUCTION Of CROWN LANDS, Known as the OLD RAILWAY RESERVES, [ the Ashburton and Rangitata Districts, will be held at the TOWN HALL, ASHBURTON, On TUESDAY, AUGUST 24th, At eleven o’clock. LANDS to be SOLD for IMMEDIATE PAYMENT in Lots from 100 to 300 acres— Reserve 350—Between the River Hinds and a road about three miles south west of Tinwald ; 15 lots ; upset price, £2 to £4 per acre. Reserve 350—Between theßivers Hinds and Rangitata ; 20 lots ; upset price, £2 to £3 per acre. Reserves 1371 and 1650—0 n the north bank of the Rangitata, adjoining the South road ; 7 lots ; upset price, £2 per acre. Re-serve 349—Between the Rivex-s Rangitata and the Orari; 9 lots; same upset price. Reserve 350—Opposite the Recreation Ground, Tinwald, Lot 4 ; 20 acres ; upset price, £5 per acre. Rural Section 34473—Near Longbeach ; estimated 15 acres ; upset price, £5 an acre. LANDS within the same Reserves, to be SOLD on DEFERRED PAY MENTS, in lots of similar area. Purchase money payable by instal ments extending over ten years, without interest— Reserve 350—12 lots ; upset price, £2 10s. to £4 per acre. Reserve 350—17 lots ; upset price, £2 10s. to £4 per acre. Reserves 1371 and 1650—5 lots ; upset price* £2 10s. per acre. Reserve 349 6 lots ; upset price, £2 10s. per acre. Reserve 350 Adjoining Recreation Ground, Tinwald, Lot G j 49 acres ; upset price, £7 10s. per acre. Plans may be seen at the Survey Offices, Christchurch and Tirnaru, and the Railway Stations at Ashburton, Hinds, arid Orari. JOHN MaRSHMAN, Commissioner of Crown Lands. Land Office, Christchurch, 19th July, 1880. 77a



Public Notices PROSPECTUS OF THE Kaiapoi Woollen Manufacturing Com pany, Limited. CAPITAL, £IOO,OOO, IN 4000 SHARES (F £25 EACH. DIRECTORS ; Isaac Wilson, Esq., Chairman, G. H. Blackwell, Esq., E. Parnham, Esq., And Two to be Elected after the Allotment of New Shares. BANKERS : Bank of New Zealand. SOLICITORS : Messrs. Garrick and Cowlxshaw. Registered Office ... ... ... ... Charles Street, Kaiapoi. THIS Company was established in July, 1878, with a capital of £15,000 in 15 shares of £I,OOO each, to carry on the business of Woollen Manufacturers, and accepted the offer of the Hon, J. T. Peacock, for the purchase of the Premises and Plant of _ the Canterbury Spinning, Weaving, and Fibre Company at about half its original cost, since which, considerableadditions have from timeto timebeen made tothe buildings andplant, the latter now comprising four sets of Carding Engines, and thirty-five Looms with necessary machinery, which, with the addition of machinery just arrived, makes the plant veil-proportioned and very complete. The sum of £1,200 has been paid since stock-taking, for last additions to buildings and machinery just received per Loch Awe. The Manufactory, with the addition of the machinery per Loch Awe, though com plete in itself, will not however enable the Company to meet the greatly increased demand which has arisen for their goods, although, as hitherto, continuing to run a large portion of the machinery night and day, and having conclusively proved that the present heads of departments are capable of working a Mill twice the size of the pre sent one at a saving of at least £2,000 a year on the general working of the Company’s business, they have with a view to providing extended premises and appliances, decided to increase the Capital from £15,000 to £IOO,OOO, the whole to be represented by 4000 shares of £25 each, of which the existing shareholders will be entitled to 825 fully paid up, in exchange for the shares now held by them (including the accumulated profit thereupon amounting to £3,744) ; of the residue, the Directors propose to issue at present only 1,600. The increased capital will bo applied to the following purposes, viz Paying off exist ing mortgage of £7,400 ; enlarging present premises and plant; establishing pre mises in Christchurch ; and for the general purposes of the Company. , The following may be enumerated among the special advantages in favor of Share holders, viz.:—The original plant was purchased at about half-cost, the staff is how well-trained and efficient, which will obviate the difficulties and avoid a repetition of the losses experienced during the first eighteen months of the Company’s operations; while the whole of the dead stock was cleared out previous to stock-taking, July Ist, 1880. A good and safe-business has been developed, which is steadily increasing, and is capable of being worked up to a much greater extent. All the risks and expenses con nected with the formation of a new company will be avoided, and, as can be seen by a perusal of the last balance-sheet, the new Shareholders will at once enter into possession of a good paying concern. The present Shareholders shew their faith in the concern in the most practical manner possible by taking the amount of £3,744 (accumulated profit, equal to 16 per cent, per annum on the paid up Capital) in fully paid up shares, instead of drawing the amount which they are entitled to do. The Company now offers to investors an opportunity to develop a Colonial Industry which has established for itself a good reputation ' and meets with popular support, and which will, it is expected, shortly employ about 400 hands, and at the same time securing to Shareholders a good return for the Capital invested. Intending Shareholders can obtain any information, with an order to view the Factory, from the Directors, or on application at the Office of the Company. The Share List will close on October Ist, 1880. In making the allotment the Directors will take into consideration the order in) which the applications are made. The sum of £1 per share will be payable on application ; £2 10s. per share on allot ment ; and the balance in calls of not more than 50s. per share at intervals of not less three months. In this manner the time for fully paying up will be extended to not less than two years and three months. All Applications with £1 per share deposit, to be forwarded to the Chairman of Directors not later than October Ist, 1880.



BALANCE SHEET, JUNE 30, 1880. STATEMENT OF PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT, Examined and found correct. W. P. WILSON, Auditor. Forms of Application may be obtained by applying, either personally or by letter, at the Offices of the Company. ISAAC WILSON, 123 g ' Chairman of Directors. 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. CLA RK , HAIRDRESSER, TOBACCONIST, STATIONER, AND FANCY GOODS MERCHANT, Ashburton. Agent for the sale of the Ashburton Guardian and Evening Serald. 725c-92g IN BANKRUPTCY. W'BEKS & DIXON have on Sale a their Office, East Street North,-- ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. PERSONS desirous of LEASING TOWN RESERVES are requested to make application to the Town Clerk for same, after which they will be submitted to public auction. CHARLES BRADDELL, Town Clerk. Borough Council Office, 13th August, 1880. 125 g W. H. BRISTOW, GOVERNMENT SURVEYOR, Licensed Under Land Transfer Act. Ford and Newton’s Buildings, (next County Council offices, Hereford street, Christchurch. 104 g FARMERS ! FARMERS ! FARMERS ! R. McKERROW AND CO., RE Cash Purchasers of Wool, Grain, and all kinds of Farm Produce, and are Iso prepared to make Liberal CASH ADVANCES on the above placed in their hands either for sale .or shipment to the English or Colonial Markets. PROOFS OF DEBT FORMS, FORMS OF AFFIDAVIT. Also, — FORMS OR TO LET ANb FOR SALE. T7INVELOPBS, NOTEPAPER, EN VELOPES, NOTE PAPER.—The cheapest ever offered in Ashburton, at the Herald Office, Wholesale Stationery L e pot, Saunders’ Buildings. A Large Stock of Cornsacks, Wool packs, &c., for sale at lowest current prices. R. McKERROW & CO., GRAIN MERCHANTS, RAKAIA. 36 -C~B A AAA TO LEND, in sums to suit borrowers, at lowest rate of interest. F.- P, O’Reilly, Solicitor, Ashburton. 424c-8300



Business Notices. HOUSE FEED. OATS, BARLEY, Ac., CRUSHED EVERY WEDNESDAY. JOSEPH CLARK, 69g Tinwald. WM. ANDERSON, SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER, Ashburton, HAS always in STOCK a complete assortment of every description of Saddlery, Harness, Whips, Saddlers’ Iron mongery, &c. , imported direct from Eng land. Goods to order manufactured on the premises of the best Materials, and at the lowest rates 11 LATEST STYLES FROM LONDON & PARIS. Craighead & Go., Merchant Tailors, TANCRED STREET, (Next Orr & Co.) PERFECT FIT GUAR ANTI TO FARMEI B2a-4450 THEV UNDERSIGNED are CASH PURCHASERS JTWHEAT, OATS, and BARLEY, and ape prepared to SHIP WHEAT to the Jpnglish markets on farmers’ account J&t the lowest possible cost. P. CUNMNGHAM & CO., sGlg . AshbJrtou and Christchurch. NOTICE/tO FARMERS AND OTHERS. you want any Copper, Zinc, ‘op, or iTjnwa.rp made or re paired, it will hntoj&ur interest to con sult J OSpPEtJTYDE, street, Ashburton, And all complaints :469a pABINET 4r'A K E R, SAUNDERS’ BUILDIN ASHBURTON. All kiaSajjf Fram ; de tqf or V* ■ ■ FUNERALS FURNISHED ANT RA A ha aia and Surrounding District that he has taken the premises lately occupied by C. S. Howell, and has opened them as a Restaurant and Boarding House. MEALS Is. BEDS Is. A. J. ANDREWS, * Proprietor. 113 q Hotels. TRANSFER OF THE WHEATSHEAF HOTEL, WHEATSTONE. THE Undersigned, being about to Transfer his interest in the Wheat sheaf Hotel to Mr. Escott, desires to thank his numerous patrons for their past support, and respectfully solicits a con tinuance of the same for his successor. GEORGE WILLCOCKS. COMPLIMENTARY DINNER. IN connection with the above, we have much pleasure in announcing that a COMPLEMENTARY DINNER will be given at the Hotel on TUESDAY, August 24th, commencing at 7 p.m., after which there will be a DANCE, when all friends and patrons are cordially invited. GEORGE WILLCOCKS. JAMES ESCOTT. 121 g 1 JOHN TISCH begs to inform his friends and the public that he has TAKEN THE ALFORD FOREST HOTEL, Alford Forest. First-class accommodation at moderate charges. Wines, ales, and spirits of best . quality. Good stabling and paddocks. Horses and buggies on hire. JOHN TISCH, Ptoprxetoe, Alford Forest Hotel. 5980 B O R T O R T I N E I N E INVALIDS. N V A L I D S. 3 rjIHOS. QUILL begs to inform the inhabitants of Ashburton and I district that he can supply them j with PORT WINE OF THE FINEST QUALITY (suitable for Invalids), as shipped direct by j Watre Brothers, of London, one of the oldest houses in the Oporto Trade. a a Note- Address— QUI LX’S 11 WHOLESALE BOTTLING STORES, n y .Commercial Hotel, st (Near Railway Station), Ashburton. 751g-386c



Public Notices. Amusements- GRAND ATTRACTION ! ! ! COME ONE!! COME ALE!!! TOWN HALL, kill Snn^RmwlifinKViil AUGUST 19TH AND 20TH. 0(~ i fTI Anniversary of the Dawn • -*L • of Peace Lodge, No. 16 Tea & Entertainment Will bo held in the TOWN H ALL. Tea to commence at 5.30, after which the AMATEUR DRAMATIC CLUB Will Perform that Grand Moral and Sensational Drama, entitled which the curtain will rise at 8 p.m. ’rices of Admission—Tea only Is. Cd. 1, and Entertainment (to Body of Hall), 6d. Entertainment only—Dress Circle Body of Hall, 2s. and Is. ON FRIDAY, THE 20th. 749c-1180 Impounding Notice. IMPOUNDED, at South Rakaia, on August 6th, 33 SHEEP, from Somerton ; brands indistinct ; mostly crossbreds. If not released by August 21, they will be sold. GEO. SHELLOCK, 120 g Poundkeeper.