Hobart Town, Aug. 11. The Tasmanian Parliament was opened yesterday by the acting Governor, who, in his speech on the occasion, announced what measures would be prepared for the increase of taxation, with a view to augment the revenue.

INTERPROYINCIAL.

(Per Press Association.) Dunedin, Aug. 11. O’Brien struck a payable reef of gold in deep land on the Waipari flat on Saturday. A number of claims of the aggregate area of thirty-three acres have been taken up. The inquest on the body of Mrs. Young was resumed to-day at Kyeburn, and further adjourned. Several Chinamen have been arrested, but none identified yet. Auckland, Aug. 9. The vessel ashore at Tukuku is the top sail schooner Julia Price. Anchors, etc., are being sent down to get her off. Wellington, Aug 11. The funeral of the late Mr. George Hunter, took place this afternoon, and was largely attended. The principal places of business were closed as a mark of respect to the deceased. His Excellency’s racehorses were landed in excellent condition from the Wakatipu this morning. It is understood that not withstanding Sir Hercules departure from the colony, the horses will perform at the Canterbury meeting. Blenheim, Aug. 11. Late this aflernoonone of the Vernon run hands reported to the police that he had found the body of a man on the beach, eleven miles from Blenheim. He could form no opinion as to whether he had been a seafaring man, or had been washed down the Awatere river. Timaku, Aug. 27.

The reports submitted at the annual meeting of the South Canterbury Jockey Club last evening showed receipts for the year amounting to L 1,364 and that the financial position of the Club is satisfac tory.

Four men were excavating clay at a brick-yard near the town this morning, when a heavy fall of earth took place and two of them were completely buried. They were immediately dug out by their comrades, and Dr. Hogg, who happened to be at hand, pronounced their injuries so slight that their removal to the hos pital would not be necessary. Invercargill, August 10.

The L 20,000 loan has been carried. There were 641 ratepayers for, and thirty one against the loan. Major-General Davidson having recom mended in his report that Government should encourage the formation of rifle clubs, the Invercargill club applied for a remission of the duty on rifles and amuni tion it is importing. A reply has been received to the effect that Mr. Seed had no legal authority to remit the duty, and Mr. Bryce declined to allow it to be re mitted. The sawmillers meeting adopted reasons for dissenting from the Railway Commis sioners’ recommendation regarding the increase of timber freight. A slight counter agitation in favor of increased rates is being got up by people interested in the Bluff and coastal trade, which would regain traffic in the event of a rise on the present railway freight, which has cer tainly given a great impulse to industry. Timber is now going in small lots to all parts of the Middle Island. Previously it was filtered through about four firms in Dunedin.

THE AFGHAN AFFAIR.

FULLER ACCOUNT OF THE — — BEITISH_JDEEEA.T- The following cablegrams are from the Melbourne Age, per the Rotorua, and give a fuller account of the Afghan disaster than Reuter supplied to New Zealand : London, July 28. The startling intelligence has been re ceived .from India that a terrible disaster has befallen a British column in Candahar. Several days ago a brigade under the commond of Brigadier-General G. K. S, Burrows, a well-known officer of the Bombay Native Army, was sent forward to intercept the advance of Ayoub Elian, Governor of Herat, Ayoub Khan had left Herat some weeks since at the head of several thousand men for the purpose of attacking the newly formed Province of Candahar, and was advancing by the regular route, via Girishk. General Bur rows took up a position at Girishk, a fortified post commanding the ordinary passage and summer ford of the Hel znund river, distant about seventy miles from Candahar. Ayoub’s forces arrived in the vicinity of Girishk last week. His army greatly outnumbered the troops under the command of General Burrows, who made preparations to act on the de fensive until the arrival of reinforcements from Candahar. On the night of the 25th a sudden attack was made by Ayoub upon General Burrows’ position. The forces of the enemy were overwhelming. A desperate defence was made by the British and native troops, but a disastrous defeat was inflicted upon the Brigade, which was practically annihilated. Nearly the whole of the British troops were slaughtered, including most of the officers. The stragglers fled from the field, and arriving in small numbers, brought intelli gence of the catastrophe to Candahar. They reported that a determined resistance was made, and that a small body of the troops were retiring in good order, taking with them four guns.

July 29.

Immediately upon tlie receipt of the news, Major-General J. M. Primrose, C. 5.1., who exercises the supreme com mand in Candahar, took measures to pro tect the retreat of the fugitives, and to secure the four guns, which it is believed will be saved. After his victory, Ayoub Khan resumed his march upon Candahar, which he threatened to attack. General Primrose fearing his ability with the force at his command to meet the enemy in the field, retired to the citadel, which he placed in a strong date of defence, and where he now awaits relief. Urgent mes sages were despatched to Major-General R. Phayre, C. 8., who was in command of the -whole line of communication between the frontier and Candahar, having his head-quarters at Quettah. General Phayre at once started for the relief of General Primrose with all the troops available, and additional reinforcements are being hurried forward from Bombay. The Commander-in-Chief has given direc tions for the strengthening of the Bombay army, by further reinforcements from the Rengal army, with the view of placing an overwhelming body of troops in the country in order to promptly suppress any disturbance. The intelligence has ci’eated intense excitement both in India and Ragland, as it is feared that this disaster may . encourage a general rising among the Afghans. Later. Further intelligence has been received concerning the late disaster which has befallen the British troops in Candahar Province. General Burrows was accom panied by the Wali, or Native Governor, Shere Ali Khan, in his advance to inter cept Ayoub Khan. The attack upon the British was a surprise, and in the dark ness the utmost confusion arose. The troops behaved bravely, but the numbers of the enemy were so overwhelming that some of the native troops gave way, and caused a 'panic. The fugitives fled towards Candahar, but the British, under the immediate command of General

Burrows, retreated steadily and in good order, taking with them some of their guns. On the receipt of the news in Candahar, General Primrose despatched some troops to their assistance, retiring with the main body of his forces to the citadel, which is situated about two miles to the north of the city occupying a very strong position. General Burrows and Shero Ali have since arrived in safety with the remnant of the brigade, and measures have been taken for making a determined stand at Candahar. General Phayro is arranging to advance at the head of a con siderable body of troops from Quettah to the assistance of General Primrose, and precautions have been taken to secure the safety of the line of communication with India. The Khan of Khelat, the terri tory in which Quettah is situated, and who is one of the subsidised allies of the Indian Empire, has tendered to General Phayre all the aid in his power, placing at his dis posal the troops at his command. Rein forcements are being rapidly pushed for ward from Bombay, the railway which now extends for some distance beyond the frontier being found to be of great service. July 30. General Primrose and the force under his command are strengthening the de fences of the Citadel of Candahar. In telligence has been received from him that Candahar is amply supplied w r ith provisions and munitions of war, and that he is confident of his ability to maintain his ground against the enemy until the ar rival of the relief forces. Great stress is laid upon the importance of maintaining intact the line of communication. General Phayre has strengthened the principal forts held by the British, and is now com pleting his arrangements for the formation of a force sufficiently strong to cope with the enemy. The ie arch will bo commenced at the earliest possible moment, and the General expects to be able to relieve the British forces at Candahar within three weeks. J uly 31. Further particulars received concerning the disasters to General Burrows’ force in Candahar, show that the loss sustained was very heavy. The force under his command despatched to intercept Ayoub Khan numbered about 3,000 men, includ ing one regiment of British infantry, the remainder of the brigade was native in fantry, with some squadrons of cavalry and a battery of horse artillery. General Burrows was accompanied by Ali, the native ruler of the Province, with a body of Afghan troops, but upon the ap proach of Ayoub a number of these de served. In resisting the attack the slaughter was very great, but in the re treat upon Candahar the Afghan cavalry caused fearful havoc amongst the fugi tives, who were cut down in hundreds. Of the total force under General Burrows’ command it has been ascertained that 2,000 were killed, the greater proportion of the loss being sustained in the retreat.

AWFUL DISCOVERY IN LONDON.

HUMAN REMAINS CRAMMED INTO A CASK IN A CELLAR. ( From, the News of the World. On Thursday morning (June 4) a horrible discovery was made at the residence of Mr. Enriques, 139, Harley street, London, whose family have resided there for nearly a quarter of a century. The butler determined to clear out one of the cellars wich extend under the street. In this cellar there is a cistern standing upon four wooden legs, and under this there was a light wooden cask, together with a quantity of other lumber. On attempting to remove the cask, which was supposed to be empty, it was found to contain the nf n furmnem-. "pushed in head-foremost, and the legs afterwards pressed below the surface. The body, which was in a state of nudity with the exception of a garter upon the right leg, was very much decomposed, mainly owing to the action of a quantity of quick-lime which had been thrown upon it. It is thought that it must have been where it was found at least three years. Immediately on the discovery being made the police were communicated with, and Mr. Spurgin, the divisional surgeon from Marylebone Lane, was in attendance. The body was afterwards removed to the mortuary. The premises were visited by Mr. Howard Vincent, the Director of the Criminal Investigation Department at Scotland Yard, who made minute inquiries, but failed to gain any information as to any person being missing from the premises. The cellar was only used for lumber, and was not kept locked or fastened in any way. LATEST PARTICULARS. The discovery in Harley street is in many respects on all fours with that which was made this time last year in Euston square, when the body of Miss Hacker was found buried in the coal cel lar. In that case, however, the house was let out in lodgings, whereas the residence of Mr. Enriques is entirely a private resi dence, and is about fifty doors from the house until recently occupied by the Prime Minister. The butler who made the dis covery has been in the employ of Mr. Enriques for eighteen months. Ever since he came into the service he has noticed an unpleasant smell emanating from the cellar, which was thought at one time to come from the closet, but this having been repaired, he determined to clean out the cellar. The tub, which has the appearance of an American flour bar rel, was piled up with stone bottles. These having been removed, the cause of the smell was discovered. Harley street is one of the best streets in the West end of London.

On Friday Dr. Bond, who is generally called in by the police in such cases, with Dr. Spurgin, made a careful examination of the body, which lasted a considerable time. Dr. Bond likewise took away some portions, so that he might the more care fully examine them and give his opinion as to the cause of death, and also as to how long the body has laid in its late resting place. There is, however, very little doubt as to the remains being those of a women, as in addition to the garter found on the right leg, remains of a chemise and other underclothing have been found in the tub, although in a very decomposed condition. The hair, too, which does not dccompore under the in fluence of quicklime so rapidly, has been cut off, apparently for the purpose of hid ing identification, but it is in one or two patches still on the head. The right leg is bent, and the hand is clenched. The inquest is expected to be opened on Tuesday at the Buffalo, in the Maryle bone-road, before Dr. Hardwicko. The front teeth of the body found in Harley-street are very peculiar, being un usually short and having blunt ends, as if they had been sawn. The body is that of a woman between 40 and 50 years of age, in poor and pro bably unfortunate circumstances, of short stature, and having dark brown hair. It has been dead from eighteen months to three years.

[Since the Euston-square mystery was revealed no more shocking discovery has been made in London than the above. As far as the circumstances point to any thing they indicate that a horrible murder has been perpetrated, although another explanation of the “mystery” may be yet forthcoming. The police, however, can find no trace of the murderer. It is not unlikely that the remains were de posited in the cellar when the house was unoccupied, possibly during the season when society goes out of town, and a close

scrutiny into the history of the household during the last three years might indicate the time when it would be easy for any body to gain access to the cellar with the least risk of detection. The fact is cellars are very often, through forgetfulness, left unlocked ; and, if not in daily use, they thus afford an excellent hiding-place for the remains of a murderer’s victim. Dis coveries such as those in Euston-square and Harley-street most vividly impress us with the fact that, in a great city like Lon don, the streets may, for aught we know, teem with “mysteries.” Even in the most peaceful and respectable quarters there may be many quiet nooks, where the mouldering remains of some wretched pictim of passion or despair lie moulder ing in the dark ; while around and even over the traces of terrible crime the tide of happy human life flows gaily and un consciously on.]

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, THURSDAY, AUGUST 12, 1880.



Business Notices E. HUTTON AND CO., IMPORTERS OF GENERAL DRAPERY, MEN’S AND BOYS’ CLOTHING, &c. HAVE OPENED AN EXTENSIVE STOCK OF New & Fashionable Goods, In those premises in TANCRED STREET\ Lately occupied by . MR. JOHN FOWLER, Where those who desire to secure Astounding Bargains Which have been appreciated by the Teeming Thousands Who have visited our establishment in other towns throughout Canterbury, and as the stock was bought dur ing the depression in the English Market previous to the late enormous advanceofgoods in every de partment intending purchasers should COME EARLY As our stay in Ashburton cannot be pro longed over two or three weeks. E. HUTTON & Co. Importers, Tancred Street, ASHBURTON. 7400 AGENTS FOR THE SALE OF NEW BILES, ACTS, fmtoumtejj AND OTHER GOVERNMENT PUBLICATIONS. THE following NEW BILLS intro duced into Parliament can be ob tained at the Ashburton Guardkm office : No. 21 Adulteration Prevention ~ 20 Aliens ~ 22 Animals Protection ~ 30 Bank and Bankers ~ 31 Bills of Exchange Procedure ~ 15 Brands and Branding ~ 23 Building Societies ~ 33 Chattels Securities ~ 35 Corrupt Practices Prevention ~ 24 Cruelty to Animals ~ 25 Deaths by Accidents Compensa tion ~ 19 Dog Registration ~ 14 Fencing ~ 4 Fisheries ~ 38 Hospitals and Charitable Insti tutions ~ 13 Impounding ~ 26 Juries ~ 17 Licensing ~ 27 Marriage „ 28 Married Women’s Property Pro tection ~ 32 Mercantile Law ~ 11 Native Land Court ~ 12 Native Land Sales „ 34 Regulation of Elections ~ 45 Pharmacy ~ 42 Municipal Corporations Acts Amendment Also, Financial Statement, with Tables Estimates for 1880-81, in detail Report of the Civil Service Commission. CROWN LANDS GUIDE, No. 11., With Map of the North Island. WEEKS AND DIXON, Authorised Agents. Tenders. THE EDUCATION BOARD OF THE DISTRICT OF NORTH CANTER BURY. HINDS SCHOOL. TENDERS are invited for BUILDING a SCHOOL at the Hinds. Plans, specifications, and conditions, can be seen at the house of Mr. Joseph Ward, Ashburton. Endorsed tenders must be sent to the Chairman of the Board not later than 3 p.m., on WEDNESDAY, the 18th August. The Board does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any tender. A. W. SIMPSON, Architect. Union Insurance Building, Hereford street, Christchurch, 11th August, 1880. 102 g SOUTH RAKAIA ROAD DISTIRCT. TENDERS will be received by the Chairman up to THURSDAY, the 12th August, inst. For Metalling about 20 chains-of the road from the Great South to Thomp son’s Track road. A. MAKEIG, 4g Clerk to Board.



Matson, Cox, & Co. MATSON, COX & GO. , have received instructions from the Trustees in the Estate of Messrs. Gmgg 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 oi? U FIRST-CLASS DRAUGHT HORSES, MARES, and GELD INGS, in good working condition SADDLE and BRIDLE, and a large quantity of strong, serviceable HAR NESS 0 DRAYS MOVEABLE HUTS 2 STORES 9 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 q Auctioneers. IVlatson, 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 M kCHINES 44g Edmiston, Gundry, and Co. Property Sales. Messrs, edmiston, gundry, & 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. 12« For Sale. FOUND, on AUGUST 7th, a PIG in a BAG, one of the M'Kinlay breed. The owner can have the same by paying expenses. 1030 G. GILMOUR, Ashton. FOR SALE, ON VERY REASONABLE TERMS, ACRES OF LAND L 63 AT WAKANUI. 100 Acres Cross-ploughed, ready for Wheat. 50 Acres, skimmed for Barley; well fenced. A good Stable, and an abundant supply of water on the farm. The favourable terms on which this farm may be purchased offers an induce ment rarely to be met with. Further particulars, apply to POYNTZ & CO. Wanted. WANTED KNOWN—That C. Haw kins, the Tinwald Bootmaker, has REMOVED to premises Opposite the Tinwald Post Office, where he is still open to Sell first-class Boots and Shoes at his usual Cheap Rates. All kinds of Boots Made and Repaired. 805g—4170 wijwflf mwbb ii rnvmsmMmtautwmmmTnmwKrt For Sale. BAR Framed BEE HIVES. T. A. Gates, Saunders’ Buildings. 828 g CHAFF ! CHAFF ! ! CHAFF !1 ! MR. A. G. EARLE, of Wabanui, has a large supply of the above, which he is prepared to dispose of at 30s. per ton, in large or small quantities. 880 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 d Christchurch. ADVERTISEMENTS received for the GUARDIAN up to 9 p.m. at the scale charges, afterwards at double rates for insertion over the leader



Public Notices. Y. R LICENSING ACT, 1873, AND LICENS ING ACT, 1873, AMENDMENT ACT, 1874. IVTOTICE is hereby given that, in pur xM suance of the above Acts a quar terly meeting of the Licensing Commis sioners for the Districts of Ashburton, Rakaia, and Mount Somers, will be held on TUESDAY, the 7th day of September, 1880, at the hour of 12 noon, in the Resident Magistrate’s Courthouse, Ash burton, for the purpose of considering applications under the said Acts. C. CAVENDISH HURRELL, Clerk, Licensing Court. Resident Magistrate’s Court, Ashburton, 2nd August, 1880. 950 Y. R. LAND DISTRICT OF CANTERBURY. IVTOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that JJi A SALE BY AUCTION Of CROWN LANDS, Known as the OLD RAILWAY RESERVES, In 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 the Rivers 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. Reserve 349—Between the Rivers 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 6 ; 49 acres ; upset price, £7 10s. per acre. Plans may be seen at the Survey Offices, Christchurch and Timaru, and the Railway Stations at Ashburton, Hinds, and Orari. JOHN MARSHMAN, Commissioner of Crown Lands. Land Office, Christchurch, 10th July, 1880. 770 Business Notices. W. H, BRISTOW, GOVERNMENT SURVEYOR, Licensed Under Land Transfer Act. Ford ’and Newton’s Buildings, (next County Council offices, Hereford street, Christchurch. 1040 ASHBURTON HAIRCUTTING ROOMS. IMPORTANT NOTICE. MR. 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 hero, would solicit a continuance of the same on behalf of his successor. Referring to the above, F. CLARK hopes,, by strict attention to business and moderate charges, to merit a fair share of public support. f. Clark, HAIRDRESSER, TOBACCONIST, STATIONER, AND FANCY GOODS MERCHANT, Ashburton. Agent for the sale of the Ashburton Guardian and Evening Herald. 725c-92g T. A. GATES, QABIFET MAKER, &0., SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, ASHBURTON. All kinds of Furniture, Picture Frames, &c., on Sale and made to order. FUNERALS FURNISHED -4q LATEST STYLES PROM LONDON & PARIS. Craighead dt Go,, Merchant Tailors, TANCRED STREET, (Next Orr & Co.) PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED. 982a-445a 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. HOLDER AND COMPANY, STOREKEEPERS, &c., Sole agents for Ashburton for the worlds famed “Wanzers, 11 for “Singer’s” superior simple working machines, and “ Wertheim’s ” celebrated. A Large Supply just Received. Orders Promptly Attended to. G36c-15g



Business Notices CONTINUATION OF THE Great Sale AT ORR AND CO.’S., W 1 Have made still further reduc tions in various lines of Goods, as we desire to clear out all our old Stock FOR CASH In preference to carrying it over to another season. Our motto is SMALL PROFITS AND QUICK RE TURNS, and we are glad to find the public ap preciate our efforts to serve them ; hence the EXTRAORDINARY GROWTH OF OUR BUSINESS since coming to Ash burton. Prices of Goods at Home are greatly advanced, but wo having purchased largely previously, our Customers will get the full benefit. Drapery. Lot of Japan Silks, at Is. per yard. worth 2s. 6d. Dress Goods, as low as 6d. per yard. Winceys, at from sd. to 9d. Black Goods, at all prices. Stays, at 2s. to 7s. fid. Wool Shawls, at 7s. fid. to 12s. 6d. Flannel, heavy, at lOd. to Is. 3d. Colonial made Flannel, from Is. 2s. to Is. 6d. A Job Lot of Ladies’ Jackets. Collars and Cuffs, from fid. per pair. Real Welsh Homespun, at Is. lOd. : all wool. 25 Costumes, dark colors, at 20s. each. 1 Lot of Childrens’ Costumes, at 4g. to 7s. fid., to clear out. Millinery. 6 doz. Straw Hats, at fid. each. 2 ~ ~ ~ at Is. ~ _ Trimmed Hats, at half usual prices. Trimmed Bonnets very low. Blankets, Etc. Bine Blankets, at 10s. fid to 15s. fid Superior Blue Blankets at 17s. fid. Kaiapoi Blankets, at 20s. Towels, at fid. each. Turkish Towels, at Is. to Is. fid. Boots. A few dozen Children’s Boots left, at Is. per pair. Boys’ Heavy Lace-ups—a Bargain—at. 4s. Ladies’ Kid Boots, from ss. per pair. Gents’ Boots, at our usual low prices Clothing, Etc. Men’s Overcoats, from 355. to 655. Men’s Waterproof Coats, as low as Bs. fid. Men’s Heavy and Leather Bound, from 16s. to 255. Men’s Suits, from 395. fid. to G7s. fid. Mens’ Tweed Pants, from 10s. fid. to 15s. fid. Men ' Hats, at 4s. od., ss. fid., to 7s. fid. Carpets. A great variety of Brussels Carpets, at 2s. under usual prices. Best Tapestry Carpets, at 3s. fid. Best Kidder. Carpets, very cheap. Felt Carpets, from 2s. fid. to 3s. fid. per yard. Floor Cloths, in great variety. Cocoanut Matting, all widths, very low. China Matting, unusually Cheap. Dressmaking. Dresses and Costumes made to order promptly. Prices moderate, and perfect hb guaranteed. ORR AND CO. ASHBURTON AND'RAKAIA. 0150



Business Notices. PRACTICAL WATCH & CLOCK MAKER, JEWELLER, &c. X KOBT. MUEEAY, MOORE STREET, BEACH ROAD, ASHBURTON. RM. guarantees all work entrusted to . him to be turned out thoroughly satisfactory and in good working order. A well-assorted stock of Watches, Clocks Jewellery, Spectacles, &c. Watch Glasses and Keys, of the best quality, fitted. All Watch and Clock Work and Jewel lery repairs executed on the Premises. MOORE STREET (Next Door to the Road Board Office), BEACH. ROAD, ASHBURTON. 730c-9Gg “ A THING OE BEAUTY IS A JOY FOR EVER.” THE advertiser wishes to remind the re sidents of Ashburton Town and County that his Studio is open every day for the taking of Photographs, and that his apparatus for this purpose is very complete. Carte-de-viste, and cabinet size portraits, views of buildings, landscapes, etc., can be taken in all weathers, and an inspection of his show cases and studio Avails is invited. The advertiser is prepared to guarantee a satis factory portrait of the sitter, inasmuch as he has supplied himself with all the latest improvements in the Photographic art. He makes a specialty of COPYING Pictures also, and parties having a por trait of a friend can have it multiplied to any extent. Having secured the services of an artistic colorist, patrons 1 tastes can be satisfied on this point. Prices are reduced to a minimum, and are now within the reach of all. Q-. F. Henry, PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTIST, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, ASH BURTON. 73g-702c 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 SCOTT BROS. (RAILWAY FOUNDRY),; ARE the manufacturers of the following among other specialities : The celebrated “EXCELSIOR” WIND MILL. This Mill got the FIRST PRIZE at the November Metropolitan Show. It is Perfectly reliable and self-regulating. FIRST PRIZE PATENT GRASS SEED STRIPPER. As only a limited quantity of these Machines, Avhich took the FIRST PRIZE at the recent competition of the Agricul tural and Pastoral Association, can be supplied, orders for next season must be given early, or they cannot be executed. LEAMINGTON COOKING RANGES. These Stoves have been shown for years in competition with other makers, and have always received first honors, having NEVER BEEN BEATEN. We can confidently recommend them as the best Stoves in New Zealand. CAMBRIDGE ROLLERS. Specimens of our Prices for this season— -Bft. bv 24in £l7 0 0 Bft. by 2Cin 18 10 0 Oft. by 24in 18 15 0 Oft. by 2Gin.... ... 20 15 0 Other prices equally loav. 48g ' REDUCTION. ! CHEAP! CHEAP!! CHEAP!!! AN unlimited supply of every size of BUILDING TIMBER now on Sale by the undersigned, at 12s. per 100 ft. and upwards. Always in stock: —Stakes, Posts and Rails, Firewood, &c., at cheap rates. ALPHEUS HAYES, Timber Merchant, East street, Ashburton. N. B. —Orders for Bridging and Culvert Timber supplied on the shortest notice. 738 g NEW SADDLERY. &c„ &c. J. TAIT, & CO., PRACTICAL SADDLERS & HAR NESS MAKERS, Wills Street, Ashburton, (Next t ■ Cookson’s Stables), HAVE recently opened up a Choice Assortment of First-Class Goods, comprising— Double and Single Harness Shaft and Loading Harness Saddles, English and Colonial _ Horse and Saddle Cloths Rugs and Waterproofs Bridles, Bits, Martingales Whips, Spurs, Gloves Brushes, Combs, &c., &c. From the best makers, which Avill be sold at most reasonable prices. Harness of every description made to order, or repaired on the shortest notice. J. TAIT AND CO., (Next Cookson’s Stables), Opposite Railway Station Ashburton. 915 g horse feed. OATS, BARLEY, &c., CRUSHED EVERY WEDNESDAY. JOSEPH CLARK, 69g Tinwald.



Business Notices. CASH IN DEMAND AND CASH ON DEMAND AT T. r! HODDER & COMP’ YS ASHBURTON, A REAL GENUINE CASH SALE OF Drapery, Clothing, Boots, Shoes, Sewing Machines, Crockerjware and General Merchandise. FOR ONE MONTH ONLY Commencing THURSDAY NEXT, JULY 22nd. T. R. H. and Co. deem it the most prudent Course under present circum stances to quickly clear off about, WORTH of their well bought and well selected Stock. The few quotations now made should convey to the public some idea of the IMMENSE REDUCTIONS in their different departments. OBSERVE THE PRICES!!! FOR NET CASH ONLY. Drapery, Winceys, 3|d. per yard to Is. 9d. Wide crisp Saxony Wincey, reduced from 10 id. to Gfd. A lot of Dress Stuffs reduced from Is. to 6|d. All Wool Serges, Cloaking, &c., reduced from Is. 9d. to Is. id. French Merino, Russel Cords, Persian Cords, Alpaccas, Oobourgs, Baratheas, Ac., Ac., all reduced Rochdale Flannels (our own importing from the Manufacturers), reduced from Is. Gd to Is. id. per yard Grey Calicos, fine and heavy, reduced from ss. 6d. to 4s. per dozen Super Wide Mexicans, reduced from 7id. per yard to 6d. Heavy Twilled Unbleached Sheeting, Is. 9d., reduced to Is. 4|d. Do. Do. "White, reduced from Is. Bd. to Is. 2d. Colored Counterpanes, 3s. lid. Horrock’s Long Cloths, 4s. 7id. per dozen The above Cotton Goods, splendid value, being old stock A large lot of Children’s Black Cloth Jackets, about half price, 4s. lid. to 10s. 9d. Women’s ditto, 13s. lid. to 485., about 30 per cent, reduction A lot of new Costumes, reduced from 30s. and 255. to 18s. lid. Colored Cotton Shirtings, reduced from Sir to 6id. per yard Crimean Shirting, reduced from Is. 2d. to Is. id. per yard Men’s Colored Fancy Regatta Shirts, reduced from 3s. 6d. to Is. 9d. Men’s Strong Working Shirts, reduced from 3s. 6d to 2s. 6d. Felt Carpets, Is. 3d. per yard Hemp Druggetts 8i per yard White Blankets reduced from 15s. to 11s. 6d. Super. Whitneys, Kaiapoi, Roslyn, Grey, Blue, and Scarlet, equally reduced A large lot of Women’s Dressed and Rough Brown Stockings, worth Is, 2d., reduced to S|d. per pair 60 dozen Plain, Striped, and Fancy Cotton and Merino, at and undeft cost price A splendid assortment of Millinery Hats, Bonnets, Feathers, Flowers, Ribbons, Laces, Fancy Goods will be sold REGARDLESS OF COST. Berlin Wools, Is. 9d. quarter - pound packet; outside colors, Is. 3d. per packet. Ladies’ Linen Cuffs and Collars reduced from Is. to 6^d. Clothing. 85 Men’s Tweed Suits from 275. 6d. Victorian Heavy All-wool Extra-finished Suits, reduced from £4 to £3, guaran teed Tweed and Doeskin Trousers from 7s. 9d. per pair A job lot ©£ 50 pairs heavy Tweeds, original price, 16s. 6d. and 14s. 6d., all reduced to 10s. 9cl. per pair Men’s Strong Tweed Coats from 15s. 9d. Men’s Blue Diagonal fast-color, 20s, j Trousers and Vests, 18s. 6d. Men’s heavy Beaver Munster Coats, worth 425.; reduced to 295. 6d. Boys’ and Youths’ Clothing equal bargains Men’s Heavy Colonial Wool Socks, re duced from 2s. to Is. Bd. Men’s Heavy Colonial Wool Socks, re duced from 2s. Od. to 2s. 2d. Men’s Wool Shirts, DraAvers Tweed and Felt Hats, Tweeds, Doe skins, Ac.—Bargains Boots and Shoes. A large lot bought from an overstocked market at LESS THAN ENGLISH COST PRICE. Ladies’ Kid, Elastic-side, Buttoned, and Lace, worth from 11s. 6d. to 14s. 6d., all at Bs. lid. per pair Ladies’ Strong Imitation Kid, 4s. lid. per • pair Men’s Strong Elastic-side, 10s. 6d. Men’s best make Colonial Shooting, 15a, 6d. Men’s Heavy Watertights, 15s. 6d. Men’s Bluchers, Bs. 6d. Sewing Machines, Hand and Treadle, best makers, Wanzer, Wertheim, Singer’s (for which we are Sole Agents in Ashburton). Liberal Reductions on List Prices. Inspection invited of our prices and qualities of Groceries and Provisions, Crockery, Brushware, Glassware, Hard ware, and Cutlery. • Horse-covers, best quality, 225. 6d. NOTICE.—The Avhole stock clea recently-bought, and Avell-selected. No Patterns cut or Goods sent out on approbation during Sale. Net Cash only at the re-marked and greatly reduced prices at .T R. HODDER & COMP™ Drapery Store, Clothing and Boot and Shoe Store. Sewing Machine Depot, Grocery and Crockery Store, Ironmongery and Hardware Store, 675c-51a