I At La Oruca, New Mexico, a priest s*-' named Father Feodora Romana per suaded a beautiful young nun named Mayonet Garcia to elope with him from the convent. The uncle of the girl fol lowed the fugitives, and would have killed her lover, but he compromised by marriage. Herbert Spencer will make a tour of the world. He will first visit the United States. . A figure-head recently picked up, and said to have belonged to the missing training-ship Atalanta, does not, accord ing to the Times, answer the description of the one on the vessel at the time she left on her voyage. The Iron Duke has been floated. The ironmasters in the West of Scot land met at Glasgow and resolved that all furnaces in the country belonging to the firms represented at the meeting should be blown out at once. Thorold Rogers, M.P., is convening a meeting in London to encourage the emi gration of small farmers to the United States, the emigrants to be assisted by loans raised on lands sold and occu pied. Mr. Levin, J.P., was fired at while riding home from Tuam, County Galway. Three bullets struck him in the breast injury, as he wore a coat of mail. * The Marquis of Waterford has been warned not to attend a local Agricultural Society Show. If he went he would be shot for voting against the Compensation Bill. He was present despite threats. There is much less excitement at present in Ireland (Aug. 24), owing to extremely good accounts of the harvest. Tn two thirds of the area from north to south throughout the central districts harvest is in full operation, and the demand for labor is exceedingly brisk. A terrible riot took place at Dungannon, in which many police were wounded. At Downpatrick, in a fight between the Catholics and Orangemen, the former were worsted. Firearms were incessantly dis charged from Sunday till Monday. A new association has been formed in Italy to collect money for the necessities of the Pope. The Italian Ambassadors at London and St. Petersburg have been summoned at Rome. The banquet at Cherbourg following the naval demonstration was a grand affair. “ Success to the English Navy " was pro posed, and Mr. Shaw Le Fevre, Secretary to the Admiralty, responded. The fleet comprised six first-class ironclads, a flying r squadron, and torpedo squadron. Sims, a physician who attempted to imi tate Tanner in fasting, gave it up at fifteen days. Germany has given up all intention of the colonisation of Samoa. Recruiting in Greece is rapidly going on. The army numbers 20,000 men. Volunteers are enrolling everywhere. A camp is formed at Athens, and recruits are drilling in the streets. 14,000 artillery horses have been purchased. An immense triennial conclave of. Knights Templars was held in Chicago. Including the wives and children of the Knights, there were 200,000 visitors on the occasion, and delegates from every city in the states and territories. Dr. Tanner, the forty daysfaster, seems so far none the worse, and is rapidly gain ing flesh. His divorced wife is now in Paris, and charges Tanner with being a fraud, and taking nourishment in a liquid form.

THE ASHBURTON MAGISTRACY.

[by telegraph.] Invercargill, Sept. 17. The Queenstown paper says that Warden Stratford leaves the Wakatipu for Ash burton in about a week, and it is rumored that Mr. Nugent will leave Riverton to preside over the courts in the Wakatipu and the Dunstan districts, Major Keddell of Clyde being removed to Westland.

NATIVE AFFAIRS.

Wellington, Sept. 18. The Government have received a tele gram from the Native Minister, reporting the result of the Parihaka meeting, which commenced yesterday, and which is understood to have practically concluded to-day. Te Whiti and Tohu delivered long speeches, both stating that there was to be no more fencing, but “those who were left should remain for ever. - ’ This has not been explained. They also said that the “ Son of Man” would come almost immediately—indeed, might be ex pected at any hour, and his advent should make the Maoris triumphant. It is be lieved that this alludes to the coming of the new Governor, Sir Arthur Gordon, and is intended to imply that on his arrival he will take the part of the natives by disallowing all that has been done against them. It is known that Te Whiti recently took steps to ascertain when Sir Arthur Gordon was expected, and what were likely to be his views on native matters. It is supposed that he has pro fited by the intelligence he has gained, and is holding out hopes to his followers that the new Governor, whom he desig nates “The Son of Man,” will redress their wrongs. The Native Minister starts for Wellington, and should arrive there ©n Tuesday. Major Atkinson is expected on Wednesday next. The Post's Hawera correspondent tele graphs to-day as follows “ Rumors are current here to the effect that the con stabulary intend to march on Parihaka to take Hiroki to-day. The Maoris up the coast say that the object is to take Te Whiti and Tohu. I do not know from whence the report originates, which is disbelieved here. It is reported that Tohu had an interview with some one from the other world, the ghostly visitant urging the completion of his work. The name of the visitor is not stated. Tohu objected at first, but afterwards consented to finish all things. The report of yester day’s speech is not yet to hand. The re ports of the Wellington and Napier natives having expected war on the 12th instant are looked upon with suspicion. Many visitors are here looking after the land, particularly at Waimate. The Govern ment should put more of it in the market in larger blocks.”

TELEGRAPHIC.

LATEST FROM EUROPE.

(Per Reuter’s Agency.) London, Sept. 13. The match between the Australians and eleven gentlemen players of Scotland, at Edinburgh, was commenced to-day. The home team went first to the wickets, and were all disposed of for 143 runs. Sept. 16. The mail via Brindisi which left Mel bourne on August 6, was delivered here to-day. Scotch pig-iron in London is quoted at 525. per ton. Hennessy’s and Martell’s brandy, 10s. 6d. The total reserve in notes and bullion in the Bank of England is L1G,625,000. At the wool sales to-day, 8,700 bales were offered, making a total of 228,800 catalogued since the opening. 1,700 bales have been withdrawn from sale since the opening. The 'wool sales to-day showed a firm and active demand for nearly all classes offered. Sept. 17. The Great Powers have presented an ultimatum to the Forte strongly insisting Upon the cession of Dulcigno to Monte negro, and active preparations are being made by the combined fleet, now at Ragusa, for the purpose of enforcing the same.

Consols, 97f. Bank rate of discount 2h, market rate 2|-. Five per cent New Zea land 10-40 Loan, 103 i; five per cent. 1880 Loan, 102 ; four and a-lialf per cent. 1879-1904 Loan, 97 h. The wheat market is firm. Adelaide wheat, ex warehouse, 475.; New Zealand wheat, ex ship, 425.; Adelaide flour, ex warehouse, 335. Tal low is quiet; best Australian beef, 335. 6d.; best mutton, 355. 6d. The total quantity of wheat afloat for Great Britain is 1,340,000 quarters. No. 1 Scotch pig iron, free on board, in the Clyde, 525. Gd. At the wool sales to-day 7,500 bales were offered, and a firm and active de mand continues. Sept. 18. At the wool sales to-day, 9,700 bales were offered, making a total of 538,500 catalogued since the opening. The tone of the sale continues firm. The cricket match at Edinburgh, Aus tralians v. Eleven Gentleman of Scotland, was resumed to-day. The Australians went in for their first innings, and were disposed of for 142. The Home team then went to the wickets for the second innings, and when the stumps were drawn for the day had scored 10G for the loss of five wickets. The Australians play against the Nottingham County Eleven on the 23rd and two following days. They leave England for Australia by the mail on October Bth, The death is announced to-day of the Right Hon. Sir Fitzroy Kelly, Lord Chief Baron of the Exchequer, aged 84 years. The cricket match. Australians v. Eleven Gentlemen of Scotland, was resumed to day. The Edinburgh Home team con tinued their second innings, which closed for 138 runs. Boyle for the Australians bowled splendidly, and did the “hat trick,” taking three wickets in three suc cessive balls. The Australians requiring 132 runs to make to win, went in for their second innings. They obtained the re quired number with the loss of only four wickets, and thus won the match by six wickets. Jarvis and Alexander batted well, scoring respectively 41 and 47. Both were caught out. London, Sept. 20. It is announced that Turkey has sent a note to the Great Powers, protesting against their proposed combined naval demonstration, because it is feared the same will cause anarchy in the Turkish Empire. The Porte, however, agrees to guarantee to carry out the demands of the Powers in regard to the cession of Dul cigno, if the display is abandoned. Paris, Sept. 18. The crisis which has continued in the French Chambers for some days past in regard to the expulsion of the Jesuits is now terminated, Ministers having agreed to fully execute the March degrees against the Order. Constantinople, Sept. 19. Intelligence has been received here that the Albanians have re-captured Dulcigno, and expelled the Turkish garrison sta tioned there. Calcutta, Sept. 17. An enquiry has been ordered to be held into the causes which brought about the defeat of General Burrows at Candahar, when attacked by Ayoub Khan’s forces. General Phayre has been appointed pre siding officer at the inquiry. Berlin, Sept. 10. Prince Bismarck, Chancellor of the German Empire, has undertaken the con trol of the Ministy of Commerce and In dustry.

AUSTRALIAN.

Per Rente;’s Agency. Adelaide, Sept. 14. Freight to London, 375. 6d. to 40s. on wheat cargoes. Adelaide, Sept. 18. The P. and O. Company’s steamer Siam has just arrived with the inward Suez mail, which left London on August 13th. Sir Hercules Robinson has accepted an invitation to be present at the Adelaide races, to be held on September 24th. Adelaide, Sept. 20. The Orient Co.’s steamship Cuzco has arrived from Plymouth. The Sorata’s deck is broken, and the work of pumping has been stopped. All hope of saving her has been abandoned. Melbourne, Sept. 18. Sir Hercules Robinson is to be enter tained by the members of the Melbourne Club at a banquet this evening. The race meeting in his Excellency’s honor takes place at Flemington on Monday. The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company has purchased Messrs. Clough and Co.’s wool business. A conference of representatives of the various colonies on postal matters is to be held here during the Exhibition. Melbourne, Sept. 20. The Siam, with the inward Suez mail, has arrived here. The weather to-day is fine, and it is ex pected there will be a large attendance at the race meeting in honor of Sir Hercules Robinson. Brisbane. Sept. 20. The steamer Ripple arrived from Solomon Island yesterday morning, with only the captain, three Kanakas, the mate, engineer, steward, a passenger named William Pense, and five wounded Kanakas, one of whom is not expected to recover. The captain reports that while trading at one of the Islands with the natives, who came on board, the latter suddenly attacked them. The crew re pelled the assault with difficulty, but killed fifty of the natives.

INTERPROVINCIAL.

(Per Press Association.) Auckland, Sept. 18. The capture of the smuggled jewellery in the possession of the German, Jacob Swift, and his being fined LIOO for smuggling, did not end the extraordinary business. Some gold dust was found among his effects, which the police seized. Defen dant claimed the gold dust, and said it was not smuggled, but that he had pro cured it down South in exchange for goods, and he asked that it be returned to him. The Magistrate decided to consider the matter, and the result was that a fresh information was laid by Mr. Hill, under the Gold Duties Act, and defendant was mulct in a penalty of 20s. and costs, though ably defended by Mr. Dufaur, who urged that as the gold had not been removed from the colony, there could have been no export. The Bench, how ever, held that shipment of gold from one port to another was an export. The ability of the delinquent to pay the fine was a matter for discussion, but this diffi culty was soon solved ; for, though he denied his ability, the detectives dis covered amongst his effects at the hotel where he lodged, a cartridge case, con taining about 200 sovereigns, although defendant had had averred that it only contained cartridges. Out of this treasure he paid the fine in full. The first number of the Observer, an illustrated weekly paper, devoted to politics, society, literature, and sport, was issued to-day. Last evening a robbery of jewellery at the City Club Hotel was perpetrated. The stolen property, which is valued at LIOO, belongs to Mrs. White, landlady of the hotel. The police are making en quiries. Edward Hart, better known as a lead ing member of Hart’s opperetta company, was charged at the Police Court this morning, with a violent assault upon a young man named Russell, by knocking him down with a bottle full of spirits. The evidence showed that defendant on the previous night was engaged beating his wife, and she ran out of the room and fell into the arms of one Haygarth. An I altercation ensued between the landlord of the hotel and Hart, when the latter

showing fight, plaintiff came forward to protect boniface. He received a violent blow from a bottle of sherry which Hart had. Hart was under the influence of liquor. He denied beating his wife, but said he was administering chastisement to his daughter. Haygarth insulted his wife, and Russell was drunk and insolent. The magistrate sentenced Hart to a month’s imprisonment. Auckland, Sept. 20. The heads of the Government Depart ments hero have received circulars to re port as to the ages, length of service, &c., of the officials. The San Francisco mail steamer passed Waiwere at 12.50 p.m., and will arrive here about three o’clock. The unemployed had a procession in Queen street to-day. Wellington, Sept. 17- The Hero, which left for Sydney this afternoon, took 140 passengers, of whom 40 were carpenters, 4 blacksmiths, 7 printers, 19 shopmen, 35 laborers, 1 Venetian shutter maker. Sept. 18. The Wakatipu, which leaves for Sydney this afternoon, takes sixty-three saloon and 166 steerage passengers. At a meeting of the Reform Association held last night, it was thought desirable to hold a public meeting with a view of receiving suggestions to prevent the large exodus of people from Wellington. The Friendly Societies intend holding a great fete on the Prince of Wales Birth day. Wellington, Sept. 20. Government have received a telegram from the camp to the effect that the usual number of natives appeared at the fences yesterday and to-day, but desisted on being ordered off. Dunedin, Sept. 20. A four-roomed cottage at the Maori Kaik, belonging to John Robinson, has been burned down. The loss suffered amounts to L2OO, and the premises were uninsured. At the City Court, Alfred Hall and Alfred Major were committed for trial on two charges of horse-stealing. Invercargill, Sept. 18. The indignation meeting held last night at the Theatre Royal was the largest ever seen there. The building was crowded in every part. Mr. Goodwillie, the Mayor, presided, and submitted a memorial to the Minister for Public Works, which he had caused to be drafted, setting forth the inconvenience to all parts of Southland by the new time tables recently adopted to suit the Waimea Time, that they are in jurious to traffic, and praying that the August time table be reverted to. On the motion ol Mr. Lumsden, seconded by Mr. Wade, the memorial was adopted ; also the following resolution, proposed by Mr. Feldwick, seconded by Mr. Rogers —“ That the people of Southland can be satisfied with nothing less than a return to the railway time table in force up to the end of the month of August, 1880, on the ground that the new time table is most injurious to the town of Invercargill, and most in convenient and detrimental to the country residents of Southland ; and that the memorial adopted be circulated for signa ture at the close of the present meeting. ” The tone of the speakers was moderate, though the meeting was very enthusiastic, and particularly so w'hen the inaction of the members of the district was severely denounced by one speaker, who said they should be called upon to resign if they do not hack up the memorial. The memorial is being actively circulated to-day, and is already extensively signed.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1880.



Lost. LOST, A ROAN GELDING, aged. Finder will be REWARDED on returning same to SAUNDERS BROS., 1330 Ashburton. Stud. TO TRAVEL THIS SEASON, The well-known Clydesdale Stallion YOUNG SIR COLIN CAMPBELL. Young sir colin Campbell is a rich dark bay, with black points, stands 1G hands 3 inches high, with great substance and quality of bone, and superior action. He is rising six years old, and possesses a remarkably good temper, which has been thoroughly tested by his winter’s work on the farm of his YOUNG SIR COLIN CAMPBELL is by Old Sir Colin Campbell, out of an imported mare. Young Sir Colin Campbell will travel through the districts of Chertsey, Waka nui, Rakaia, Methven, and Alford Forest. Terms L2 2s. if paid on Ist of January, 1881; if after that date, L2 10s. Groom age fee, ss. N. WELSH, Saddler, South Rakaia, 229 g Owner. J. L. FLEMING’S GRAND CONSULTATION. ON THE ANTERBURY CUP c To he Ron in November. 2000 SUBSCRIBERS AT 10s. EACH. First Horse... ... ...£4OO Second Horse ... ... 150 Third Horse ... ... 100 Other Starters (divided) ... 350 Non-starters (divided) ... 200 If cheques are sent exchange must be added, and stamps enclosed for reply and result. J. L. FLEMING, Next Bank of New Zealand, 1910 Hereford street, Christchurch. ASHBURTON AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. THE Annual PARADE of ENTIRE HORSES will take place at the Association’s Grounds on SATURDAY, the 2nd October. Entries must be made with the Secretary not later than 4 o’clock on THURSDAY, 30th inst. GEORGE JAMESON, 2040 Secretary. TAM O’ SHAN TER. WILL TRAVEL the Mount Somers and Ashburton Districts this season. For further particulars see future adver tisement. WM. T. SMITH, 203 g Proprietor. HORSE CARDS. JfjORSE CARDS of all sizes printed at the office of this paper.



Tenders ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. ASHBURTON POUND. "TVTOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that JLN TENDERS for ONE OR MORE YEARS are invited from persons willing to undertake the duties of POUND KEEPER of the Ashburton Pound. The successful tenderer will receive as remuneration all fees for impounded animals, as laid down by The Canterbury Trespass of Cattle Ordinance, 1872, and will also have to comply as to any other details connected with the appointment with the provisions of the said Ordinance. Tenderers are, therefore, requested to state how much per annum they are willing to pay to the Council for the privi lege of collecting these fees. A House of four rooms is attached to the Pound, for the use of which the suc cessful tenderer will have to v pay to the Council ten shillings per week as rent during the term of his tenancy of the Pound. All payments to be made monthly in advance. The appointment to commence on the 20th October, 1880. A copy of The Canterbury Trespass of Cattle Ordinance, 1872, is on view at the Council’s offices to intending applicants. The highest or any tender not neces rarily accepted. Tenders, with references, endorsed, “Tender for Poundkeeper, Ashburton,” will be received up to 10 a.m. on WED NESDAY, 6th October, 1880. By order, F. MAINWARING, Clerk. Ashburton, September 9, 3880. 2150-883 c TENDERS FOR INLAND SERVICES FOR 1881 AND 1882. General Post Office, Wellington, August 17, 1880. SEALED TENDERS will be received at the Chief Post Office, Christ church, until THURSDAY, September 30, proximo, for the conveyance of mails between the undermentioned places, for a period of two years, from January 1,1881, to December 31, 1882. Postal District of Christchurch, i. Christchurch and Green Park, thrice weekly 2. Christchurch and Green Park, daily 3. Christchurch and Courtenay, thrice weekly 4. Christchurch and Courtenay, daily *3. Christchurch and Sumner, twice daily 6. Christchurch and New Brighton, thrice weekly 7. Christchurch and New Brighton, daily *B. Christchurch and Akaroa, thrice weekly *9. Lyttelton and Pigeon Bay, thrice weekly *lO. Lyttelton and Little Akaloa, weekly 11. Lyttelton and Pori Levy, weekly 12, Lyttelton and Gebbie’s Flat, weekly 13. Lyttelton and Gebbie’s Flat, twice weekly 14. Lyttelton Post Office and Railway Station, and vessels in harbor, as required 15. Duvauchelle’s, Little Akaloa, and Okain’s Bay, twice weekly. 16. German Bay and Le Eon’s Bay, twice weekly 17, Akaroa and Wainui, weekly 18. Kaiapni and Saltwater Creek, tliric weekly 19. Kaiapoi and Saltwater Creek, daily 20. Kaiapoi and Coutts Island, twice weekly 21. Kaiapoi and Coutts Island, thrice weekly 22, Kaiapoi and Clarkville, twice weekly 23. Kaiapoi and Clarkville, thrice weekly 24. Mandeville and Eyreton, weekly 25. Mandeville and Eyreton, twice weekly 26. Oxford and View Hill, weekly 27. Oxford and View Hill, twice weekly 28. Flaxton Post Office and Railway Station, daily 29. A shley and Loburn, twice weekly 30. Ashley and Loburn, thrice weekly 31, Balcairn and Leithfield, thrice weekly 32. Balcairn and Leithfield, daily, 33. Waikari and Watau, weekly 34. Waikari and Waiau, twice weekly 35. Hurunui and Upper Waiau Ferry, weekly 36. Upper Waiau Ferry and Hanmer Plains, weekly 37. Waiau and Hawkeswood, weekly 38. Waikari and Lake Station, weekly 39. Waipara and Cheviot, weekly 40. Prebbleton and Broadfield, twice weekly 41. Prebbleton and Broadfield, thrice weekly 42. Irwell Railway Station and Brookside, twice weekly 43. Irwell Railway Station and Brookside, thrice weekly 44. Irwell Post Office and Railway Station, as required 45. Leeston and Lakeside, twice weekly 46. Leeston and Lakeside, thrice weekly 47. Springfield and Kowai Bush, weekly 48. Malvern Post Office and Russell’s Flat, weekly 49. Malvern Post Office and Russell’s Flat, twice weekly 50. Darfield and Kimberley, weekly 51. Darfield and Kimberley, twice weekly 52. Darfield and Greendale, weekly 53. Darfield and Greendale, twice weekly 54. Coalgate and Hororata, daily 55. Hororata and Lake Coleridge, via Wind whistle House, weekly 56. Hororata and Acheron, via Lake Coler idge and Windwhistle House, weekly 57. Glentunnel Railway Station, Windwhistle House, and Lake Coleridge, weekly 58. Glentunnel and Acheron, via Lake Coleridge and Windwhistle House, weekly 59. Dunsandel and Killinchy, twice weekly 60. Rakaia and Kyle, weekly 61. Rakaia and Barr Hill, twice weekly 62. Rakaia and Barr Hill, thrice weekly 63. Lauriston Railway Station and Barr Hill, twice weekly 64. Lauriston Railway Station and Barr Hill, thrice weekly 65. Methven Railway Station and Alford Forest, thrice weekly 66. Ashbu ton and Mount Somers, twice weekly 67. Mount Somers and Ashburton Gorge, weekly 68. Ashburton and Seafield, via Elgin, Waka nui, and Newland, twice weekly 69. Ashburton and Seafield, via Elgin, Waka nui, and Newland. thrice weekly 70. Ashburton and Longbeach, daily 71. Hinds Railway Station and Mayfield, weekly 72. Upper Riccartfm Post Office and Middle ton Railway Station, daily 73. East Oxford Post Office and Railway Station, daily 74. Christchurch Post Office and Railway, station and Town Receivers, providing mail-cart, driver, horses, &c, as re quired. *75 Pigeon Bay and Akaroa, thrice weekly. The services marked thus * may be affected by railway extension, and may be terminated by the Postmaster-General on his giving one month’s notice in writing. The attention of intending tenderers is directed to the following clause of the terms and conditions of contract printed at the back of the tender forms ! ‘ ‘ The days and hours of arrival and departure to be fixed from time to time as the Post master-General may direct. For services performed hy coach, no stage shall exceed twelve miles, except by special permission from the Postmaster-General, who shall' determine whether or not longer stages are unavoidable.” Contractors whose tenders may be ac cepted must be prepared to carry out the services for which they tender according to the time-tables framed by the depart ment. Forms of tender, with the terms and conditions of contract, may be procured at any post office. No tender will be considered unless made on the printed form. Tenders, indorsed “ Tender for Mail Service, No. ,” to be addressed to the Postmaster-General, Wellington, and enclosed to the Chief Postmaster of the postal district to which the tender may specially refer. W. Gk ay, 227g-906c Secretary.



For Sale. FARMS FOR SALE. AN IMPROVED FARM of 564 Acres, of which 500 Acres are under crop. Delivery before or after harvest. Land situate near Dromore. AN UNIMPROVED BLOCK of 544 Acres, adjoining Winchmore railway station. For price, &c., apply to CUFF AND GRAHAM, 144 g Christchurch. TO INVESTORS AND THOSE IN SEARCH OF A Good Farm. MESSRS. POYNTZ & Co. have for Sale, by Private Treaty, a Splendid FARM of 107 Acres, of rich land, fenced and sub-divided into four paddocks, 90 acres in English grass. There is a commodious dwelling-house, large grain shed, and all necessary out-buildings. A never-failing stream of water runs through the property. Apply to POYNTZ & CO. Tenders. LONGBEACH ROAD DISTRICT. TENDERS FOR DITCH ON CROW’S ROAD. THE Tender of Messrs. Morris and Connor has been accepted for the above work. W. CUTHBERT, Surveyor. Longbeach Road, 20th Sept. 1880. 228 a TO BUILDERS, TENDERS are invited for the erection of a TIMBER COTTAGE at Clear well Farm, near the Hinds, for C. G. Hamdon, Esq. Plans and specifications may be seen at our office, and sealed tenders endorsed “ Tender for Cottage,” to be delivered on or before 10 a.m., MONDAY, September 20th. FOOKS & SON, 882c-219g Architects. TO BUILDERS. TENDERS are invited for ADDI TIONS to CHURCH at Rakaia. Plans and Specifications can be seen at Messrs. Fooks and Sons’ Office, Ashbur ton, up till Friday, September 17th. Tenders to be sent in on SATURDAY, September 18th. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. B. M. MOUNTFORT, Architect. Cathedral Square, Christchurch, September 10th, 1880. 216 g SOUTH RAKAIA ROAD BOARD. TENDERS will be received up to NOON on MONDAY, the 27th in stant, for the following Works : I.—For Ploughing immediately, about 80 Acres of the Old Railway Re serves, 6 inches deep. 2.—For alternate tenders for Ploughing the same, 8 inches deep, one plough to follow another in the same fur row. 3. —For about Five (5) Miles of Sod Fencing. Specifications to be seen at the Board’s Office, South Rakaia. Tenders to be endorsed and addressed to the Chairman of the Board. A. MAKEIG, 240 g Clerk to the Board. Business Notices. LATEST STYLES FROM LONDON & PARIS. Craighead & Go., Merchant Tailors, TANCRED STREET, (Next Orr & Co.) PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED. 982a-4450 THE SOUTHLAND TIMBER YARDS. THE UNDERSIGNED BEGS to in form his friends and the public gene rally, that he has made arrangements with the best SAWMILLS in Southland for a constant Supply of Building Timber, including Red and White Pino FLOORING LINING SKIRTING ARCHITRAVES MOULDINGS and will open the same OCTOBER Ist, 1880, at his yards, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. JOSHUA TUCKER, 217g-884c Proprietor. 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, which took the FIRST PRIZE j 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 ill New Zealand. CAMBRIDGE ROLLERS. Specimens of our Prices for this season— -Bft. by 24in £l7 0 0 Bft. by 26in 18 10 0 Oft. by 24in.... ... 18 15 0 Oft. by26in,... ... 20 15 0 Other prices equally low. " 48g



Business Notices. HORSE FEED. OATS, BARLEY, &a, CRUSHED EVERY WEDNESDAY. JOSEPH CLARK, 69g TinwalcL WM. ANDERSON, SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER, Ashbueton, 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 [a caed.] TO BUSINESS MEN, FARMERS, AND OTHERS OF ASHBURTON. GENTLEMEN, —In consequence of the high costs ruling here in reference to obtaining the simplest of LEGAL DOCUMENTS, and in consideration of my having had seven years’ experience as Law Clerk in Christchurch and Ashburton, I beg to inform you I have opened a DEEDS OFFICE and AGENCY, where all Bankruptcy and other Legal Business will be attended to through me. B. WADMAN, Up-stairs office, Saunders’ Buildings. 839c-189g East street, Ashburton. “SECURE THE SHADOW BEFORE THE SUBSTANCE FADES.” 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 walls is invited. The advertiser is prepared to guarantee a satis factory portrait of the sitter, inasmuch as he has supplied himself with all the latest improvements in the Photographic art. He makes a specialty of COPYING Pictures also, and parties having a por trait of a friend can have it multiplied to any extent. Having secured the services of an artistic colorist, patrons’ tastes can be satisfied on this point. Prices are reduced to a minimum, and are now within the reach of all. G. F. Henry, PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTIST, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, ASH BURTON. 73g-702c 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 here, would solicit a continuance of the same on behalf of his successor. Referring to the above, F. CLARK hopes, by strict attention to business and moderate charges, to merit a fair share of public support. F. CLARK, HAIRDRESSER, TOBACCONIST, STATIONER, AND FANCY GOODS MERCHANT, Ashbueton. Agent for the sale of the Ashburton Guardian and Evening Herald. 725c-92g SELF-BINDING HARVESTERS. WM. R. DUNN, Reaper and Binder Expert, HAVING located permanently in Ash burton, at the corner of Peter street, and close to Wakanui road, wishes to notify to Farmers, Contractors, Mer chants, and others that he is prepared to Adjust, Repair, and Repaint all kinds of Reapers and Binders. Extras and Duplicates, in Wood and Iron, on hand. None but the best of material used, and all work guaranteed. Machines examined or repaired in town or country. Orders may be left at Messrs. Jameson and Roberts, or at the workshop. Wm. R. Dunn, Junction Peter street and Wakanui road (late Hessey’s Foundry), Ashburton. 1760 FARMERS ! FARMERS 1 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. A Large Stock of Cornsacks, Wool packs, &0., for sale at, lowest current prices. PR. McKERROW & CO.,] GRAIN MERCHANTS, RAKAIA. 36 NEW SADDLERY. &c„ &c, J. TAIT, & CO., PRACTICAL SADDLERS & HAR NESS MAKERS, Wilis Street, Ashbueton, (Next to Cookson’s Stables), HAVE recently opened up a Choice Assortment of First-Class Goods, comprising— Double and Single Harness Shaft and Leading Harness Saddles, English and Colonial Horse and Saddle Cloths Rugs and Waterproofs Bridles, Bits, Martingales Whips, Spurs, Gloves Brushes, Combs, &0., &c. From the best makers, which will be. sold at most reasonable prices. Harness of every description made to order, or repaired on the shortest notice. J. TAIT AND CO., (Next Cooksoh’s Stables), Opposite Railway Station Ashburton. 915 g



Business Notices. IMMENSE ARRIVALS!! OF NEW GOODS AT OREL & CO.’S. We are now showing THE LARGEST STOCK OF NEW SPRING GOODS EVER OFFERED IN ASHBURTON. Ex HALCIONE, AT LYTTELTON, AND NEW LONDON, AT MELBOURNE. ALSO, rpHE Stock in the Assigned Estate of Messrs. Edmiston, Gundry, and Co. valued at £2,000, Which will be SOLD at about HALF-PRICE. CONSISTING OF CARPETS, MATTING BL A-HOSTS, GROCERIES, IRONMONGERY, CHAIRS, MATTRESSES, &0 ORR AND CO. September Ist 01] 841c-182a



Matson Oox„ and Co. Matson, Cox & Co., STOCK AND ESTATE AGENTS, LAND & MONEY BROKERS, AUCTIONEERS AND COMMISSION AGENTS, ASHBURTON. il/TESSRS. MATSON, COX & Co. IVJL 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 MACHINES 44g Quill and Co. Quill and Co. Are instructed to SELL BY AUCTION, At their Mart, on SATURDAY NEXT, At 12 oclock, j FIRST-CLASS HARMONIUM, in Oak, by Hopkinson, London. Also, A GENERAL ASSORT MENT OF REALLY GOOD FURNITURE. Further entries for this sale will be received at our Office as under— Quill & Co., AUCTIONEERS, LAND AND ESTATE AGENTS, Saunders’ Buildings, Ashburton. 237 g Robert Wilkin and Co. ASHBURTON HORSE PARADE. Messrs. Robert welkin & Co. purpose holding a SALE BY AUCTION Of ENTIRE HORSES, ON SATURDAY, 2nd OCTOBER, After the Parade. Persons wishing to enter horses for sale will please communi cate with JAMESON & ROBERTS, 234 g Ashburton. T. Bullock. FOR SALE-CHEAP. FOUR SECTIONS in one block—viz., 502, 503, 510, 511, situated in Tin wald. Small deposit cash : balance by instalments. For sale or to let, with a PURCHASING CLAUSE, 439 Acres, all fenced, and partly improved situated in Wakanui 266 ~ A compact Farm, all fenced, well-watered, and partly in English Grass. Improve ments consistof acomfortable Five-roomed Cottage, Stable, Stockyard, &c., &c. 220 ~ All fenced, partly improved and well-watered. 360 ~ All fenced, and a portion of it in English Grass. 50 ~ Near the above, will be sold very cheap. 65 ~ About Three Miles from the Town of Ashburton. 150 „ Near the above, and adjoining Mr. George Aston’s 290 „ About Six Miles from Ash burton. ■ TOWN PROPERTIES. That Valuable TOWN SECTION, 159, Tancred Street, will be Sold very cheap, and on easy terms. 539, (part of) of an acre, terms same as as above. 341, Kerrnode Street. 77 , , 37, (Lot) Mayo’s Block. 78, (Lot) with Dwelling-house of Seven Rooms, near the Parsonage, East Town Belt. TO LET, Commodious BOARDING-HOUSE in East Street. Shop and Office in East Street. . That convenient SHOP, situated in the Triangle, Wakanui Road, now in the occupation of Mr. Lublow, tailor. SHOP or BOARDING-HOUSE, situated in Burnett Street, opposite the Mail Office, and lately in the occupation of Mr. Dufrates. Apply, 71c-186g T. BULLOCK. Public Notices MONEY TO LEND. TRUST MONEYS—£2,OOO, £4OO, and £250. These sums are now ready for investment on real security, at current rates of interest. F. P. O’REILLY, 899c-226g Solicitor, Tancred street. V. R. In the District Court of Christchurch Holden at Ashburton. IN THE MATTER OF Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876, the Acts amending the same, and of the bank ruptcy of JOSEPH BRYANT, of Longbeach, Farmer. [HAVE this day appointed Frederick Pavitt, of Ashburton, a certificated ac countant in bankruptcy, Trustee of the pro perty of the abovenamed bankrupt, and he has duly accepted such trusteeship. Dated this 19th day of September, 1880. C. CAVENDISH HURRELL, Clerk of the District Court. F. P. O’Reilly, Solicitor for Debtor. 231 G