RAID OF FIFTEEN LADIES UPON TWO BAR-KEEHERS.

-i Everybody knows that the ladies of the United States are full of resource, which Tact was, peril aps, n&fer better exempli fied t.h a n when scnafe of n~mi shut up the liquor stores in by the in genious process af assembling in the street and praying both the publican and his customers out of all countenance. This, however, seems to have been a very slow and uncertain method, quite unworthy of the ardor of the ladies of Fredericktown, Ohio. Little did the two bar-keepers of Fredericktown imagine what an expeti ence was imminent when on a recent evening, the bell of the Baptist Church began to ring at an unwonted hour. But it was a signal, and “ fifteen women, armed with hatchets, responded quickly.” Prompt action ensued. Moving in a body to one of the bar-rooms, they found that the prudent proprietor had locked his door and fled. His locks, bolts, and bars also flew, at the instigation of the hatchets, and in a trice every cask was staved, and every bottle broken. The conquering band then moved upon the other estab lishment, the proprietor of which re mained to treat with the enemy, and managed to save his casks on condition that they were sent off by the next train. His bottles, however, perished, and after seeing their contents drain safely into the gutter, the ladies warned a couple of sus pected druggists to look well to their ways, gave three cheers for themselves, and went home to put the babies to bed.

THE ROAD TO SLUMBERLAND.

What is the road to Slumberland. And when does the baby go 1 The road lies straight' through mother’s arms When the sun is sinking low. He goes by the drowsy “ land of Nod,” To the music of “ lullaby,” When all we lambs are safe in the fold, Under the evening sky.

A soft little night-gown clean and white, A face washed sweet and fair ; A mother brushing the tangles out From the silken, golden hair ; Two little tired satiny feet, From the shoe and the stocking free ; Two little palms together clasped At the mother’s patient knee.

Some baby words that are drowsily lisped In the tender Shepherd’s ear, And a kiss that only a mother can place On the brow of her baby dear ; A little round head that nestles at last Close to the mother’s breast, And then the lullaby, soft and low, Singing the song of rest.

And close and closer the blue-veined lids Are hiding the baby eyes, As over the road to Slutnbcrland The dear little traveller hies ; For this is the way, through mother’s arms, All dear little babies go To the beautiful Slumberland When the sun is sinking low. —Mary D. Brine, in Cambridge Tribune.

Burglary in Wellington. —The Wel lington Hotel was broken into early on Sunday morning, and about L4O in notes and gold abstracted. An entrance was effected through a window about 12 feet from the ground bv m 'ana of a ladder. The police have offender. ... __ .• s Heroic Act. —As fully described in the Philadelphia Chronicle Herald, on a recent date, owing to the mis take of a telegraph operator, two freight trains on. the Philadelphia and Erie Rail road came into collision near Cameron’s Mills. Chris Dean was the engineer of one of the trains. Both he and his fire man were fastened beneath the wreck of their locomotive. Dean was held by one of his legs, which was caught by the fire box of the engine. His fireman was nearly buried under the pieces of the wreck. When the men were discovered, Dean had managed to reach his tool-box, and he was making every endeavor to ex tricate-the fireman. When he saw the men who had come to their aid, Dean shouted : “ Help poor Jim. Nevermind me !” The fireman was extricated as soon as possible, and in an unconscious con dition. Dean was then taken out. It was then ascertained that during all the time he had been working to relieve his fireman the fire-box was burning his leg to a crisp. It was literally roasted from Ins knee down, and had to be amputated. The fireman died, but it is thought the brave engineer will recover.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, TUESDAY, APRIL 27, 1880.



Tenders. WAKANUI ROAD BOARD. TENDERS are invited for the following Works : No. 18. Beach Road, Forming to full width from Finger Post to Wakanui School, about 200 Chains. No. 19. Beach Road, Metalling above, 15 yards to the chain. No. 20. Suburban Roads near South East Belt, Metalling about 50 chains. No. 21. Additions and Repairs to eight immigrants’ cottages in district. No. 22. Leadley ahdßutterick’sDrain, Making three concrete fails. Specifications, etc., can be seen at the Board’s office, Moore street, where tenders will be received till 10 a.m. on THURS DAY, MAY 6th, addressed to the Chair man, endorsed with No. of contract, and accompanied with 5 per cent, (marked cheque) on the value of the work tendered for. FOOKS & SON, 757a-3650 Surveyors’ to the Board. LONGBEACH ROAD DISTRICT. TENDERS are hereby invited for DINING and FLOORING SIX Immigration COTTAGES. And also for the REMOVAL of two Immigration COTTAGES from Ashton, at per mile. Specifications for these works can be Been at the Road Board Offices, where Tenders, addressed to the Chairman, will be received till 3 o’clock p.m. on MON DAY, 3rd of May. W. CUTHBERT, 777 g Clerk. MOUNT SOMERS ROAD BOARD. TENDERS. TENDERS are invited for the following WORKS Contract No. 7 —Formation, &c., 27 • chains, Sawmill road (bush) Contract No. B—Formation, &c., 25 chains, Boyd’s road (bush) Contract No. 9—Formation, &c., 220 chains, Anama to Mount Somers road Coatsact No. 10—Putting in Pipe 'll verts, Fords, &c., on various roaV V""' Planrmnd specifications for the above ; works can be seen at the Road Board Mount Somers, on and after Tues d; y, April 27th, 1880. A Tenders, addressed to the Chairman, must be sent in by noon on MONDAY, May 3rd, 1880. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. C. J. WENTWORTH, COOKSON, Jmv., Surveyor to the Mount Somers Road 776 g Board.



Tenders; TENDERS. l mo BE LET BY TENDER, the FEED . x ING off 50 ACRES of SPLENDID 5 TURNIPS, situated on Mr. William . Liddle’s farm, Hinds, the Turnips to be ; fed off by the Ist JULY next, s H. MOFFAT, Wakanui Mills, 304c-724g Ashburton. TENDERS—CROPPIN G. Tenders wanted for cropping about 200 acres of land on Mr. Dougherty’s farm, near Barr Hill, and two miles from the Lyndhurst railway station. Also for breaking-up, harrowing, sowing with rape seed, and rolling 225 acres on same farm. Tenders must be sent in to the under signed not later than Saturday, April 24. Specifications can be seen by applying to Mr. Claridge, on the property ; also at the Barr Hill Hotel; Messrs. Gundry, Edmiston, and Co.’s offices, Ashburton ; and at the offices of the undersigned. ROBERT WILKIN & CO., 7180 Hereford street. H. Matson & Co. THIS DAY. SPLENDID OPPORTUNITY. HIGHLY PROFITABLE INVESTMENT. CERTAIN LARGE RETURNS. EASY ACCESS TO EVERY MARKET IN THE WORLD. ALL IN PERFECT WORKING ORDER. TUESDAY, 27th APRIL, 1880, 11 o'clock. Messrs, h. matson & co. have received instructions from W. A. Brown, Esq., to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, On the premises, at CHERTSEY, SOUTH RAKAIA, THIS DAY (TUESDAY), At 11 o’clock, ALL THAT REALLY MAGNIFICENT FARM, So well-known, belonging to Mr. W, A. Brown, comprising HOG ACRES ° F 01101033 LAND > Specially selected for its grand position and richness, AT CHERTSEY, About one mile from the Chertsoy Railway Station. The whole is fenced, and subdivided into eleven or twelve splendid paddocks, with HANDSOME DWELLING-HOUSE, Stable, w r ith twenty stalls and granary on top, chaff-house at the end. There are 600 Acres iu Stubble and the rest in Grass. Four miles of plantation on the north west and south-west side, with beautiful plantation about the house. Two excellent cottages are erected for the men. Large iron building, capable of stowing all the implements of husbandry on the farm, with large granary at the top. A splendid Concrete Tank, holding 15,000 gallons of water, with large Wind mill, and pipes leading to the house. This is without exception the most com plete and perfect farm in Canterbury, re plete with every requisite, and one of the most prolific and profitable Farms ever offered for sale. Being close to the Railway Station, its produce can be transported without trouble to every part of the world. The Sale is held upon the premises, to give intending purchasers the fullest op portunity to view every corner of. this beautiful property. Immediately after the Sale of the Farm THE WHOLE OF THE LIVE & DEAD STOCK Will be offered for Sale. Horses, Cattle, Sheep, Pigs Threshing Machine, Ploughs, Drays, Drills Harness, Harrows, Reapers and Binders, And the whole of the VERY EXTENSIVE PLANT, &c., &c. Full detailed particulars will appear in future advertisements. THIS DAY, TUESDAY.



ELEVEN O’CLOCK. Luncheon provided. This property will be sold in one or three lots, as per sale plan. The bulk of the money may remain on mortgage at ordinary rates. The extension of Chertsey will be sold at the same time, in QUARTER-ACRE LOTS. 352c-775c THIS DAY. SPLENDID OPENING FOR SMALL CAPITALISTS.- FREEHOLD SECTIONS at CHERTSEY WITH HOUSE, BUTCHER’S SHOP, BAKERY, &o. TUESDAY, APRIL 27, 1880. Messrs, h. matson & Co. have received instructions from Mr. Hartnell TO SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, At Mr. W. A. Brown’s, CHERTSEY, SOUTH RAKAIA, 11 O’CLOCK, All those SECTIONS OF LAND In the Township of Chertsey, being Nos. 15 and 17, containing in all one half-acre, upon which is erected A TWO-STOREYED HOUSE, With a well-established BUTCHER’S & BAKER’S BUSINESS, 4-stall stable, chaff-house, water tanks etc., etc. The business is in full working order, and capable of great extension. The pro perty is close to the Railway Station, and is sold entirely on account of the owner having so many other engagements to fulfil that he cannot devote the time and attention the business requires. This really is an opening that does not often occur, and the terms are made very easy to suit every class of purchaser. Immediate possession can be given. Will be sold immediately after the sale at Mr. W. A. Brown’s, Chertsey, South Rakaia. •786 g 11 O’CLOCK



H. Matson and Co. CLEARING SALE. Messrs, h. matson & co. have received instructions from Mr. Arthur Frisby, who is leaving for the North Island, to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, At his farm at WINSLOW, The following IMPLEMENTS, HORSES, &c. ‘Without the slightest reserve, ON FRIDAY, APRIL 30TH, 1880, At 12 o’clock. 1 Bay Mare, Nelly, aged. 1 Chesnut Horse, Paddy, 4 years 1 Trap Mare Jessie, 8 years 1 Filly, unbroken, 2 years, by Barney O’Heagh 1 Colt, unbroken, by Chief. 2 Dairy Cows 1 McCormick Reaper and Binder 1 Box Wire 1 Samuelson Reaper 1 set 4-leaf Harrows 1 Dray 1 Trap Lot of Harness A large quantity of Household Fur niture. A splendid Cooking Stove Crockery, Utensils, and Dairy Requisites Fowls, Bees, etc. Luncheon Provided. 7590 For Sale. FOR SALE. CHEAP. CHEAP. CHEAP. 30,000 STAKES, Also, FEET BUILDING TIMBER. Now in stock, and daily arriving from the mills. ALPHEUS HAYES, 738 g East street, Ashburton. SHEEP FEED FOR SALE. ACRES of TURNIPS, good crop, about 4 miles from Ash burton. Apply to FREDK. PAYITT, 779 g East stree t.



Wanted. WANTED— A BAKER. Apply to John Grxgg, Longbcach. 75G0 WANTED, a GENERAL SERVANT at once. Apply Mr. T. R. Holder, North-east Town Belt. 780 g WANTED, a steady LAD, to make himself useful about a Farm. A good boy would get 10s. per week and keep. Apply at once, “Herald and Guardian ” Registry office. 360c-788g To Let. TO LET—FOR CROPPING. PADDOCK for CROPPING near Town Belt. Apply T. R. Hooper & Co. 748 g TO BE LET. TWO Blocks of LAND near Rangitata, 320 and 680 acres respectively. Either block may be let, and a purchasing clause may be introduced in cither lease, but not in both. Further particulars can be had by applying to W. GAVIN, Draper, 756 a Ashburton. Business Notices. DON’T! PLEASE! DON’T! STOP ! DO STOP ! 8 TOP before jmu give your next order for a Suit of Ciotbes. IF you want Style, Fit, and Quality, try the Undersigned. 13 EAD the following, then call and in jL\) spect the Goods. ( YARDS READY ) 350' 350 f CUT. ) JUST ARRIVED—The best Stock of Winter Cloths to be got for money. SUPERIOR in quality to anything ever yet shown in Ashburton. 70 SAMPLES TO SELECT PROM. 70 Comprising the following : German Cloths, plain and fancy, the most fashionable Beaver Cloths, suitable for Winter Scotch Tweeds, assorted Mosgiel ~ ~ Kaiapoi ~ ~ West of England Cloths Bedford Cords Irish Frieze, &c., &c., &c. CALL and inspect this Splendid Assort ment before you order. MOTTO: Small Profits and Quick Returns. Terms—Cash. and Finish second to none. JgCONOMY £1 Is. Cash for a Pair of Trousers £3 15s. Cash for a Tweed Suit. The Address is— G. J. F. LUBLOW, THE TAILORING DEPOT, Triangle, Ashburton, Between Post Office and Baldwin’s Central Hotel. 7820 GRAIN. ROYSE, STEAD, & CO. are prepared to PURCHASE GRAIN or to make ADVANCES ON GRAIN consigned to them for sale or ship ment. 0. PERCY COX, Agents for ROYSE, STEAD, & CO., 493 a Ashburton.



Sdnuston, Gundry, & Co. NOTICE. POSTPONEMENT OF SALE. THE Sale of Farm Stock and Imple ments in the Estate of Edwin Wat kins is POSTPONED until TUESDAY, 4th May. EDMISTON, GUNDRY & CO., 783 Auctioneers. FOR SALE. ~ ON EXCEPTIONALLY EASY TERMS. rpWO QUARTER-ACRE SECTIONS, JL Mayo’s Land, Reach-road, Trevorton, with well-finished 2-roomed Cottages erected thereon, to he sold on EXCEEDINGLY EASY TERMS. For particulars, apply to EDMISTON, GUNDRY, & Co. T o PURCHASE, GOOD SAMPLES OF RYE GRASS SEED TARES EDMISTON, GUNDRY, & Co. SEEDS FOR AUTUMN SOWING. THE UNDERSIGNED have on SALE at the LOWEST MARKET PRICE, WHITE OLOYER RED CLOYER COW GRASS ALSIKB TREFOIL LUCERNE RYE GRASS COCKSFOOT TIMOTHY TURNIP (White Stone, Green Top Yellow Aberdeen, Purple Top Yellow Aberdeen.) EDMISTON, GUNDRY, & Co. 761 g East Street. Alfred Harrison. WEDNESDAY, MAY 5, AT TWO O’CLOCK. FAEM AT SE AFIELD, In the occupation of Mrs. Dannihy. ALFRED HARRISON, in conjunction with R. Davies and Co., have re ceived instructions from Messrs. R. M‘Kerrow and Co., as agents for the vendor, to sell, BY PUBLIC AUCTION, At his rooms, Ashburton, on WEDNES DAY, MAY 5, unless previously disposed of privately, That WELL-KNOWN FARM situa ted in the Seafield district, and now in the occupation of Mrs. Dannihy, consisting of 625 ACRES OF GOOD ARABLE LAND, Viz.: 230 acres broken up, 75 acres fo which are in turnips 230 acres wheat stubble 150 acres barley stubble, And the balance consists of a garden and avenue, planted with blue gum trees.



The property is ring fenced, sub-divided into three paddocks, with live fences. There is also a good well, whar4, and other improvements. Terms at sale, or on application to MESSRS. R. MTLERROW & CO., Rakaia; R. DAVIES & CO., Auctioneers, &c., Rakaia; or ALFRED HARRISON, 744 a Auctioneer, Ashburton. SALE OF SUBURBAN PROPERTY. UNRESERVED SALE. A REALLY GOOD OPPORTUNITY. WEDNESDAY, sth MAY, 2 o’clock. ALFRED HARRISON has received instructions from the owner to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION. At his rooms, on the above date, SECTIONS 24 Situated most beautifully and con veniently close to the West Town Belt, in the rear of the Hospital Grounds. This property offers an exceptionally good chance to any wishing to build within easy distance of their employment, and, as an investment, must of necessity prove a very remunerative one, situated as this property is, in the highest and most healthy part of the town. Absolutely Without Reserve. Terms : One-third cash ; one-third six months ; and one-third 12 months. Interest at 9 per cent. Sale at 2 o’clock. WEDNESDAY, STH MAY. ALFRED HARRISON, 758 g Auctioneer. J. E. Buchanan and Co- PRELIMINARY NOTICE. TO ARTIZhNS, MECHANICS, AND THE INDUSTRIAL CLASSES GENERALLY. SALE OF SUBURBAN SECTIONS. Messrs, j. e. buchanan & co. will shortly offer for SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION, A block of about QA BUILDING ALLOTMENTS CIA ■“'J' Chiefly Acres. The Land is of the finest quality, and splendidly situated at the junction of the North and West Town Belts. For plans and particulars see future advertisement, or apply to the auction* tioneers. 767 a J. E. BUCHANAN & 00.



Edmiston, Gundry & Co. TUESDAY, MAY 4TH. ASHBURTON YARDS, CLEARING SALE. IN THE ESTATE OF EDWIN WATKINS WITHOUT RESERVE. Messrs, edmiston, gundry and CO.’ have been favored with instructions by the Trustee in the Estate of Edwin Watkins to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, AT THE ASHBURTON SALEYARDS,' ON TUESDAY, THE 4th MAY, The whole of his FARMING STOCK AND IM PLEMENTS, Comprising— -9 good Draught Horses 0 Unbroken Draught Colts and Fillies 30 head of Cattle GOO Sheep. IMPLEMENTS. 2 McCormick’s Reapers and Binders 1 Samuelson’s Reaper 2 D.P. Ploughs 2 New Farm Drays 2 Spring Traps (one quite new) 1 Cambridge Roller Sets Harrows . Harness, &c., &c., &c. Without Reserve. Also, THE EQUITY OF REDEMPTION of a well-finished 4-roomed COTTAGE and SECTION OF LAND, containing one acre, at the corner of N. E. Belt. This property is without doubt one of the best in Ashburton at the present time in the market for an hotel site, being at the corner of the East Belt and the roads leading to the townships of Fairfield, Seafield, and Wakanui. Sale at 12 o’clock. EDMISTON, GUNDRY, & CO., 7G3g-3G4c Auctioneers. TUESDAY, 4th MAY. GREAT CLEARING- SALE. BANKRUPT ESTATES AT THE ASHBURTON YARDS. IN THE ESTATE OF EISELY EROS. AND DAVID EVANS, AND UNDER BILL OF SALE RE JAMES GARDINER. Messrs edmiston, gundry AND CO. have received instruc tions from the Trustees in the above Estates to sell by Public Auction, at the ASHBURTON SALEYARDS, ON TUESDAY, 4th MAY, The Whole of the FARMING STOCK & IMPLEMENTS Comprising— -12 Good Draught Horses 3 Good Hacks 1 6-horse Waggon 4 Farm Drays 4 Reapers and Binders (by Osborne, Wood, and McCormick) 6 Double and Single-Furrow Ploughs T Horse Power and Ohalf Cutter 2 Cambridge Rollers 1 Reid and Grey Tilter (quite new) Harrows Iron Tanks Saddle and Bridle Harness



Sacks Wire &c., &c., &c. Also, At the same Time and Place, The equity of redemption of tha* well-known FARM of 197 acres, now in the occupation of Messrs. Risely Bros. This pro perty is situate in the far-famed Wakanui district, with good roads, and contiguous to Ash burton. As the present mortgage will be allowed to remain on the property it pre sents an eligible opportunity to small capitalists. 12 o’clock sharp. EDMISTON, GUNDRY, & CO., 7840 Auctioneers. THURSDAY, 13th MAY. IMPORTANT SALE OP TOWN SECTIONS. T I N W A L D. Messrs, edmiston, gundry & Co. have been instructed to sell by Public Auction, at their Rooms, East street, on THURSDAY, THE 13th MAY, SECTIONS IN THE TOWNSHIP OP TINWALD. Some of these Sections are good busi ness sites, fronting on Graham’s Road ; others are close to the School and Church. Terms ; —lO per cent, cash ; 10 per cent. in 14 days ; balance in 3,6, 9, and 12 months—interest added. Sale at 2 o’clock. EDMISTON, GUNDRY & CO., 785 Auctioneers. LOST AND FOUND, a Sensational Story, by an Australian author, on sale at “Herald” and “Guardian” Sta tionery Depot.



Business Notices. NEW SHOP. JUST OPENED, TO MEET REQUIRE MENTS. AUSTENS & fi 0., I J ‘ TOBACCONISTS, Fancy Goons 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. 70Cg-3G6c McSHERRY DRILLS. A SHIPMENT of these celebrated Drills is expected shortly to arrive. They will range in width from 6 feet 6 inches (12 Hoppers) to 10 feet (17 Hoppers). Orders taken by the undersigned, FREDK. PAVITT, Ashburton, For the SOLE AGENT, JOHN ANDERSON, 4Gg-2400 Canterbury Foundry. Public Notices. NOTICE. ALL DOGS found TRESPASSING on Section No. 1120 will be SHOT without respect to Owner. 787 g R. &T. ROBSON. NEW ZEALAND TRUST AND LOAN COMPANY (LIMITED). QAPITAL £1,000,000. SUMS OF £BOO T ° £20,000 READY TO BE ADVANCED UPON FREEHOLD SECURITIES. Information can be obtained upon appli cation to J. C. M'DOWALL, Manager, 578 s Hereford street, Christchurch. LAND DISTRICT OF CANTERBURY. mWO applications having been made on JL the same day for the undermen tioned section of Crown land, it will be submitted to auction at the Land Office, Christchurch, on MONDAY, the 3rd day of May next, at 12 o’clock, and the bid dings will be confined to the applicants. FIVE (5) ACRES near Tinwald, being sub-division No. 2, lot 14, of reserve 350 in red. JOHN MARSHMAN, Commissioner of Crown Lands. Land Office, Christchurch, April 1, 1880. 709 g ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. Thereby give notice that in accordance with clause 45 of the Municipal Corporation Act, 1876, the Council will hold a meeting on THURS DAY NEXT, the 29th day of April, at 12 o’clock noon, to hear and determine all claims and objections against the Burgess List.



HUGO FRIEDLANDER, Mayor. Borough Council Office, Ashburton, 24th April, 1880. 3Glc-34-Sooo FINE ARTS. ART UNION. A SPLENDID Collection of OIL PAINTINGS and Water Color DRAWINGS, by Mr. Clarke, of Rakaia, are to be disposed of by Art Union. The pictures are on view at the shop next to Mr. Street’s, Saddler, Rakaia. Tickets, 10s each, can be obtained at Mr. Street’s Saddler, Rakaia, and of THOS. A. GATES, Picture Frame Maker. 48c-7700 Ashburton. Meetings. V. E. n the District Court of Christ church, Holden at Ashburton. IN THE MATTER OF The Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876, and the Acts amending the same, and of the bankruptcy of HENRY THOMAS, of Ashton, in the County of Ashburton, Farmer, a debtor. AT a Meeting of the Creditors of the above named Bankrupt, held at the Court house, Ashburton, on the 22nd instant, Fred ei ick Pavitt, of Ashburton, Commission Agent, was appointed Trustee of the Debtor’s Estate. Dated this 22nd April, 1880. C. CAVENDISH HURRELL, Clerk of the Court. F. P. O’Reilly, Solicitor for Dcbto”. A MEETING of the Creditors of the above named debtor will be held at the offices of Mr. F. v . O’Reilly, Solicitor, on THURSDAY, the 29th inst., at 11 o’clock, to consider his application for discharge. F. PAVITT, Trustee. Mr. O’REILLY, Counsel for the above named Debtor, will apply for his Discharge at the next sittings of the District Court, Ash burton, 15th May next, at 11 o’clock a.m. Dated, this 23rd day of April, 1880. F. P. O’REILLY, 77§g Solicitor for Debtor. Poyntz and Co. LAND. LAND. M ESSRS. POYNTZ & CO. have received instructions to OFFER FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY, AN UNIMPROVED FARM of 400 Acres, in one or two lots. The land is of fair quality and situated within four miles of a Railway Station on the main line 197 a



Business Notices. HALLO! HULO! QUILL AGAIN. REDUCTION IN PRICES. BOTTLED WINES & SPIRITS. T. QUI LL, O EEING the necessity of a Wholesale Q 5 Bottling, Wine, and Spirit Store in Ashburton, lias determined to supply that want, and therefore begs to submit the following list of Prices, every article guaranteed to be of the best and purest description. PRICE LIST. Brandy Flasks, 2s. and 4s. per flask. Fine Old Port, per Pottle, ss. and Gs. Superior old Dry Montclado, (old Sherry) ss. & 6s. Very old Scotch Whisky, per Settle sa. Fine old Irish Whisky, per Bottle, ss. Superior old Jamaca Rum, per Bottle, ss. Fine old Martelle’s Dark Brandy, per Bottle, ss. Hennessey’s Brandy, per Bottle, 6s. Superior Square Gin (J.D.K.Z.), per Bottle, 6s. Superior Old Tom (Swain Booth’s), per Bottle, ss. All other brands equally Reduced. QUILL’S Assorted Dozen of Best Wines and Spirits for £3 10s, containing— -3 bottles Brandy 2 ~ Port 2 ~ Rum 2 bottles Whisky 2 ~ Sherry 1 ~ Old Tom (Ready packed, and forwarded to any part of the County on the shortest notice.) One trial will prove to Quill’s customers the quality of his taps. COMMENCING MONDAY, 26th APRIL. Open from 7a.m to 6 p.m. during winter months. Note Address— T. QUILL’S, WHOLESALE BOTTLING STORES, Commercial Hotel, (Near Railway Station), Ashburton. 751 g NEW TAILORING ESTABLISH MENT. CRAIGHEAD & Co., MERCHANT TAILORS, HAVE opened those premises situated in Tancred street adjoining Messrs. Orr and Co’s General Store. A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF TWEEDS, FANCY GOODS, &c., &c., JUST ARRIVED, Mr. Craighead’s experience as Head Cutter in connection with First Class Tailoring Establishments in Edinburgh and San Francisco has extended over a period of ten years, and from the immense success which has always attended his efforts to please, he is prepared to guarantee a perfect fit ia every case. TANCRED STREET, (Next Orr and Ox’s. CRAIGHEAD & CO. 982 a



PATRONISED BY ALL CLASSES. THE GREATEST DISCOVERY OF THE AGE. ninbe’s TRADE |j\|| MARK. 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. 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— ORE. AND CO., Ashburton and Rakaia. 316c-735g



BEST NEWCASTLE LAMBTON COLLIERY. 50s. PERTOK 1 A PER CENT. DISCOUNT for CASH. SPRINGFIELD COALS 40s. PER TON. 10 Per Cent. Discount for Cash; To be delivered in my yard. Accounts to be paid monthly. 359C-773G C. PERCY COX.



FARMERS ! FARMERS ! FARMERS ! R. MoKERROW AND CO., ARE Casli 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. A Large Stock of Oornsaoks, Wool packs, &c., for sale at lowest current prices. R. MoKERROW & CO., GRAIN MERCHANTS, RAKA3A. 68



Public Notices. ASHBURTON STEEPLECHASE MEETING. SATURDAY, MAY 29th, 1880. List of Officers:— President : E. G. Wright, Esq., M.H.R. Vice President : W. 0. Walker, Esq. Stewards : Mr. Hay T. Smith Mr. John Carter Mr. 1.. E. Corsbie Mr. R. Friedlantler Mr. Neil M'Lean | Mr. J. Hunt Mr. E. Saunders Mr. A. McLean Mr. E. S. Coster Dr. Ross Judge : Mr. M. Stilt. Starter : Mr, John Carter. Clerk of the Course : Mr. E. Saunders. I Clerk of the Scales : Mr. E. F. Wright. Hok. Secretary : Mr. J. Wilkie. Hon. Treasurer : Mr. C. C. Fooks. llandicax’PEß : Mr. H. P. Lance. first race to start at 12.30 p.m. 1. Ashburton Handicap Steeplechase, of 40 bovs., added to a sweepstakes of 2 sovs. each for acceptors ; over about 3 miles of fair hunting country; nomination 2 sovs. 2. District Handicap of 20 sovs., added to a sweep of 2 sovs. for acceptors ; 2 miles; nomination 1 sov., for district horses only. 3. The Wakanui Stakes, of 20 sovs.; weight for age ; open to all horses ; 2 miles ; entrance 1 sov. 4. Farmers’ Steepechase, of 15 sovs.; about li miles ; weight for age ; en trance 1 sov.; for district horses only, 5. Hack Steeplechase, of 5 sovs.; 1 mile ; catch weights; entrance 1 sov.; for district horses only. Rules and Regulations : The N.Z. Grand National Rules strictly adhered to, except where specified. District horses shall mean horses owned in the County of Ashburton, both owner and horse being respectively resident and owned in the county previous to March Ist, 1880, and any horse which has been entered by a non-resident for other races since that date will be disqualified. The decision of the Stewards on all dis puted points shall be final. No protest will be received unless 2 sovs. be deposited, which shall be forfeited if the protest be considered frivolous. Nominations for the Handicaps to be sent to the Secretary at Quill’s Hotel not later than 9 p.m. on Thursday, May 20th. Weights will be declared on Tuesday, May 25th. Acceptances on night of general entry, Wednesday, May 26th, at 8 p.m. All entries to state age, color, and name of the horse, and the colors of the rider., JAMES WILKIE, Hon. Sec. Ashburton Steeplechases. mOWNHALL, ASHBURTON. WEDNESDAY, 28th APRIL, ONCE MORE! I ASHORE & AFLOAT.



FOR THE LAST TIME! Prices of Admission—Front seats, 2s ; back seats, Is. 6d. ; gallery, Is. 354c-7710 OFFICE OP THE REGISTRAR OP ELECTORS. Ashburton, March 19th, 1880. ■piORMS of application to be placed on the Electoral Roll of the Coleridge Dis trict can be obtained at this Office. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. MAIN LINE TO UPPER ASH* BURTON. ASHBURTON BRANCH EXTENSION CONTRACT. FORMATION AND PERMANENT WAY. RITTEN TENDERS will be re ceived at this Office till Noon on SATURDAY, May 22nd, 1880, for the above Contract. They are to be marked on the outside, “ Tender for Ashburton Branch Extension Contract,” and ad dressed to the Hon. the Minister for Pub lic Works. Telegraphic tenders, similarly addressed and marked, will be received if presented at any telegraph office by noon of the above-mentioned date, provided that written tenders in due form are at the same hour lodged in any District or Resident Engineer’s Office. Plans, specifications, and general con ditions may be seen at this office, and at the Public Works Offices at Christchurch, Wellington, and Auckland. The lowest or any tender not neces sarily accepted. By command, Engineer in Charge Middle Island. Public Works Office, Dunedin, April 21st, 1880. 799 a 627 g C. PERCY COX, Registrar of Electors. V. W. N. BLAIR,



V PUBLIC NOTICE. “ PROPERTY ASSESSMENT ACT, 1879." DISTRICT OF CANTERBURY. IN accordance with section 30 of the above Act, the Property-Tax Com missioner hereby gives public notice that the 30th day of June next is the time, and the City of Christchurch is the place, at which all persons in the District of Can terbury are required to furnish statements of all real and personal property belong ing to them, in accordance with the said Act. Dated this 10th day of April, 1880. J. SPERREY, Commissioner. N.B.—Forms of statement will be for warded to all persons as far as practicable, but, as the duty of procuring such forms is cast upon the public, no person is ex cused from neglecting to provide himself therewith. Persons can obtain forms from the assessors of the divisions in the above district. 781 g