perfectly willing to complete,' after having stacked a certain quantity the de fendant stopped the men from working. George Guild, sworn—l am a con tractor, residing at Ashburton. I made an agreement with Mr. Kingsbury by word of mouth. This agreement was made on the 27th February, there being two witnesses present. The agreement was that I was to cart and stack at least 400 acres, at 6d. per acre. Defendant said he had 700 acres of grain, and I could stack as quick as I liked as long as there was any to stack. He wound up his remarks at the time by saying there would at tiyjjjkleast be 400 or 500 acres for me. I sjjpd to cart and stack, but before the work was done, Mr. Kingsbury sent the men home. Kingsbury said he could not afford to have the whole stacked. At 6s. an acre, the profit would be about 3s. per acre. Mr. O’Reilly here wished to show from the statute that a bill of particulars should be put in, showing the amount of damages in detail, but, failing to find the section, Mr. Branson choracterised his conduct as “ ludicrous in the extreme. ” The former gentleman then rose to his feet again, and claimed the protection of the Court from the remarks and interrup tions constantly being made by Mr. Branson, drawing attention to the fact that the Resident Magistrate’s Court in Ashburton was in bad odour throughout the whole country in consequence of the Bench allowing such conduct. Professional men from Christchurch were astonished at the way in' which business was con ducted in that Court.

Examination continued—l engaged five workmen, two drays, and two horses. They were engaged to do the whole of the 400 acres. I paid the men Is. an hour. They worked on an average nine hours a day. It would have taken me about 15 days longer to have done the work. I had been working seven days. One of the men is now out of work. I made a demand for damages, but was only paid for the 112 acres that had been completed. By Mr. O’Reilly—When the contract was made it was stated to be for carting and stacking grain. The defendant men tioned that he would go on threshing from the stooks. I refused to make any ar rangements to cart from the stooks to the machine. Defendant had carts of his own, and said he was going to start work in two or three days. When requested by Kingsbury to lend horses and carts, I refused, in consequence of my taking the contract, and if I had done so I would not have had sufficient power to get through my own work. I never was near the ground while the contract was proceeding, nor even went to see how it was getting on. It would sur prise me to hear that the contract did not go on well as I had confidence in the men, who were trustworthy. By Mr. Branson—No objection was made to the contract when the 112 acres were paid for.

By Mr. O’Reilly—l made a demand, in writing, for the balance of the work as damages. Richard Robertson, sworn—l am a con tractor at Rakaia. I recollect being at the Rakaia Hotel on February 17, when Mr. Guild, Mr. Kingsbury, a man named Fen ton, and myself were present. I knew Mr. Kingsbury prior to that occasion. At the interview in question, Mr. Kingsbury let a contract to Mr. Guild for carting and stacking grain, to the amount of about 700 acres, at 6s. per acre, When Mr. Kings bury had done reaping, he was to com mence on the work himself. Mr. Guild was to cart 400 or 500 acres until it was all finished. Six shillings an acre was mentioned as the. price. I was not em ployed on the contract. There was no particular grain mentioned. By Mr. O’Reilly—l do not remember on the occasion whether wheat was men tioned. I member every word that was said, and wheat only was not mentioned. 'There was no arrangement made betwen the parties about defendant having plaintiffs horses and carts to assist in the carting. I understood that Kings bury was to start with his own team when he had done reaping. There were 700 acres, altogether, 400 or more to be done by Guild, the defendant to assist in cart ing the balance. By Mr. Branson—There were 700 acres, 400 or more of which were to be done by Guild, and the defendant to do as much as he could.

James Fenton gave similar evidence. Samuel Kingsbury, sworn—l am the de fendant in this case, I saw Mr. Guild at the Rakaia, and made an agreement with him that he was to cart and stack 400 acres of wheat at 6s. per acre, and that I was to go on threshing at the same time from the 400 acres wheat. I had 700 acres grain altogether, but nothing was said about the oats and barley. I intended to cart the oats myself, and wanted the wheat to be carted by the contractor first, as it was most valuable, and I did not want it to be subject to bad weather. There was no contract as to how many acres Guild was to cart. I was to go on carting to the threshing machine, and what Guild could not do I w T as to do. It was estimated there would be about 200 or 300 acres of the wheat for plaintiff to do if he started at once with five men and two drays. I was to start as soon as I got the threshing machine, which was about the 20th. I dismissed Guild’s men after 112 acres had been done, because I considered the grain safer in stock than in stack, in consequence of it being badly stacked. I told my brother to go and tell the men that the stacking would not do unless done better in the middle. I could not go to the men myself in conse quence of having to superintend the threshing machine. I did not know where Mr. Guild resided. I was told he might be in camp or at Ashburton. By Mr. Branson—l knew where Guild’s camp was ; it was about two miles from my place. I did not .take the trouble to go and see him. I got adivce from Joynt and Percival. I gave them information that the stacking was done badly. [Mr. Branson here read Joynt and Percival’s letter to plaintiff, which made no mention of the work being inefficiently done.] It was no after-theught of mine to put in this defence. I thought of this defence while the stacking was going on, I allowed them to make nine stacks.

By the Bench—l gave Guild to under stand, when the contract was made, that if the men did not do the work properly, I should nob complain to him, but send the men off

Seth Kingsbury, sworn—l am brother to the defendant. The first day Mr. Guild’s men. started, when they had com pleted about half a stack, I saw it was very flat, and went and told the men that my. brother was not satisfied with the work. There was an improvement for a little while, but subsequently they, fell back to their bid style of work. About eight days were occupied in doing the 112 acres, and part of the time only three of Guild's men were at work.

By Mr. Branson—Mr. Guild did not supply- sufficient men, and my brother supplied two hands. My brother’s men did'not help to build. I examined the whole of the nine stacks, and they were all bad.

Henry Bennett, sworn—l am in the service of Kingsbury. I saw the stacks which were made. I know when a stack is properly built. The stacks in question were badly built. The middle not being high enough would allow rain to settle and run into the stack.

By Mr-iT'^ranson —On one occasion I Mr. Kingsbury that one I will not swear how had the rain on them. It was not r&Tning at all while we were threshing, but it rained heavily the Sun day night previous. Mr. O’Beilly, ’ for the defence, argued that the work had been done improperly,

and the defendant would have been per fectly justified in sending the men away directly ; but on account of the necessity for the wheat being got together quickly, in case of bad whether coming on, he was quite at liberty to retain them for his own convenience, even if the work they did was inefficient, seeing that ho paid them for all the time thev were there.

Mr. Branson submitted that the evidence was very clear that 400 acres at least were to be carted and stacked. The defence set up was certainly an after-thought. Ac cording to the defendant he supplied Joynt and Percival with the information about the inefficiency of work done, but it was certainly peculiar that in their letter the solicitors did not refer to it in any way. There was no doubt that the contract was that defendant found it would be cheaper to thresh from the stooks than from the stacks. The plea of inefficient work was certainly absurd, and he (Mr. Branson) should not wonder if it had not been concocted in Mr. O’Reilty’s office.. Mr. O’Reilly objected to Mr. Branson saying the defence had been concocted in Mr. O’Reilly’s office, as the statement was an aspersion on his professionul reputa tion.

Mr. Branson objected to Mr. O’Reilly again addressing the Court, and said that the document had been put together in Mr. O’Reilly’s office. After the counsel’s address, his Worship said he could not entertain the defence re garding bad building, as the defendant had permitted the building to go on. There had been evidently a guarantee for 400 acres, and the plea of bad stacking could not be entertained, as any bad stacking had been ‘condoned by a portion of the work having been paid for. He would give judgment for the plaintiff, with costs.

Mr. O’Reilly said he desired to obtain a point on which to take the matter to a higher court, but his Worship denied that any point of law had been involved, as the judgment was given on the facts of the case.

Mr. O’Reilly said such a judgment pre vented him from obtaining any redress, as his Worship refused to give a point of law on which to appeal.

Mr. Branson said the statement was a most impertinent one for a solicitor to make, and was an insult to the Bench. Mr. O’Reilly, after consulting with his client, said he -would appeal to the Supreme Court.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, SATURDAY, APRIL 17, 1880.



Wanted. TETANTED KNOWN, that the Primi * * tive Methodist Entertainment will be held in the Cambridge schoolhouse on Wednesday next, April 21st. See large posters. 741 g OATS. w 731 g ANTED, for immediate shipment, 3,000 BUSHELS Canadian Oats. SAUNDERS BROS. WANTED, good sample DERWENT POTATOES. Will buy them in the ground, or delivered. State price per ton. Office of this paper. 739 g ANTED, by a young lady, a few PUPILS who are desirous of taking drawing lessons. Terms, £1 Is. per quarter. Apply by letter to Miss Leach, Post-office, Wakanui. 717 g Meetings- NOTICE TO FRIENDS O MR. A. FRISBY. friends of Mr. A. Frisby are in- J[ vited to meet on FRIDAY night, April 16, at 8 p.m., at the Railway Hotel, Winslow, to arrange about giving him a farewell dinner before his leav.ing for the North Island. 715 g W. HARRIS. Tenders. MOUNT SOMERS ROAD BOARD. TENDERS are invited for the following work : Contract No. 6—Cuttings, &c., Tay lor’s road. Specifications for the above work can be seen on and aft.T the 14th inst. at the Road Board office, Mount Somers. Tenders, addressed to the Chairman, are to be sent in on or before noon on Monday, April 19th, 1880. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. C. J. WENTWORTH COOKSON, JUN., Surveyor to the Mount Somers 714 g Road Board. 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. 718 g Hereford^freet. ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. Tenders, addressed ti be sent in to the burton not later than April. By order, WILRI 707 g pro the Coi TENDERS are invited fonl'l6 Miles of Floodwater Drainage bjxween Winch more and Methven. The work will be let sections, and the Engine Stitt’s, Winchmore, at on Thursday, 16th tractors over line of six separate will be at Mr. 0 o’clock a. m. to show con ed drainage. Chairman, to cil Offices, Ash- TURDAY, 17th BAXTER, ounty Engineer. WANTED, TENDERS for PLOUGH ING 400 acres of stubble land on the Hinds, contract to be complete by July 31. To be ploughed 6 inches deep and 10 inches wide. The contractor to have the use of a sevenstalled stable and house. Tenders to be sent in nut later than Saturday, 17th April, at noon, to H. MOFFAT, 285c-703g Wakanui Mill.



TENDERS. mo BE LET BY TENDER, the FEED- J- ING off 50 ACRES of SPLENDID TURNIPS, situated on Mr. William Liddle’s farm, Hinds, the Turnips to he fed off by the Ist JULY next. H. MOFFAT, Wakanui Mills, 304c-724a Ashburton. UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. TENDERS are invited for the follow ing works : No. 56. —Repairs Rangitata Cut tings, at Sir Cracroft Wilson’s station. No. 57. —Clearing the Stones, &c., off the Road at Ealing Rail way Station, 50ft. wide. Tenders addressed to the Chairman must be sent in not later than noon of WEDNESDAY, 21st. INST. For specifications, &c., apply to ROBT. D. PULLAR, 727 g Clerk to the Board.



J. E. Buchanan and Co. UNDER DISTRAINT FOR RENT. POSTPONED TILL MONDAY, iqth INSTANT. JJESSRS. J. E. BUCHANAN & CO. have received instructions to sell BY PUBLIC AUCTION, ojsr MONDAY, APRIL 19. At the Farm in the occupation of MR. SPRING, NORTH ASHBURTON. O STACKS WHEAT O 7 DO OATS. fj 1320 Bushels Barley 'i 520 do Oats) Also, 1 REAPER AND BINDER (M‘Cormiclc). 1 TANK AND DRAY. In bags. Sale at 12 o’clock noon. No reserve. The farm mentioned above is situated about two miles beyond Mr. Digby’s. J. E. BUCHANAN & CO., 743 g Auctioneers.



SALE OP STOCK, &c., AT CHERT SEY. ESSES. J. E. BUCHANAN & CO. have received instructions to sell by Public Auction, at Chertsey, on WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21st, on account of various clients— -400 Store Sheep, (mixed) 20 Horses (Draught and Hacks) Pigs, and a few head of Cattle The Auctioneers call special attention to this sale, as it is their intention to hold sales regularly in the. district. 719 g J. E. BUCHANAN & CO. SALE OF LAND. Messrs, j. e. buchanan & Co. have received instructions from the owners to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21st, At Chertsey Hotel, being part of Rural Section 27272. Also, 1 Valuable Corner Section in Chert sey Township. Terms most liberal, at Sale. 720 g J. E. BUCHANAN & CO. Sale at Ip.m. at Zi p. 111., 98 ACRES LAND at SEAFIELD, At 2 p.m.



TO FARMERS, GRAZIERS, AND OTHERS. SALE OF FIRST-CLASS LAND. Messrs, j. e. buchanan & co. have received instructions from the freeholder to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, At the Chertsey Hotel, on WEDNESDAY, 2isx APRIL At 2 p.m. The whole of that valuable FARM, being R.S. 26021 and 26030 situate at Kyle, comprising 400 ACKKS 400 Of first-rate land. The land is all in excellent condition for cropping next .year. The property adjoins that of Messrs. Lambie, Gordon, and Buckley, and can be sold in one lot, or, if desired, can bo sub-divided. Terms most liberal, at Sale. For further particulars apply to the Auctioneers. 7020 J. E. BUCHANAN & CO.



Alfred Harrison. WEDNESDAY, MAY s ', AT TWO O’CLOCK. FARM AT SEAFEELD, In the occupation of Mrs. Dannihy. LFRED HARRISON, in conjunction with R. Davies and Co., have re ceived instructions from Messrs. R. M'Korrow 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, 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, whare, and other improvements. Terms at sale, or on application to MESSRS. R. M'KERROW & CO., Rakaia; R. DAVIES & CO., Auctioneers, &c., Rakaia; or ALFRED HARRISON, 689« Auctioneer, Ashburton, Viz.:



Auction Sales. GIFT AUCTION. The Financial Committee of the ASHBURTON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH ESPEOTFULLY announce that arrangements have been made for a GIFT AUCTION, IN AID OF THE FUNDS OF THE CHURCH, To take place on THURSDAY, Cth MAY NEXT, At the TOWN HALL, At 1 o’clock, By Thomas Buiiock, Esq., who has _kindly consented to act on the Contributions in Grain, Poultry, or Dairy Produce may be left with Messrs. D. Williamson, A. Orr, G. M. Robinson, ; and F. Pavitt, before that date. 706 g occasion.



H. Matson & Co. THE GREAT Fairfield Estate. CLOSE TO THE TOWN OF . ASHBURTON. THE GRANARY AND STOCK DEPOT OF CANTERBURY. TOWN SECTIONS, DAIRY FARMS, AND FARMS. SPLENDID POSITION. MARKETS CLOSE AT HAND. CERTAIN INCREASING VALUE. THURSDAY, APRIL 22, TWO O’CLOCK. rSSRS. H. MATSON & CO. have received instructions from the Free holders (in conjunction with MESSRS. ACLAND, CAMPBELL & CO.), TO SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, AT THE TOWN HALL, ASHBURTON, ON THURSDAY, 22ND APRIL, 1880. At 2 o’clock p.m., ALL THAT PORTION OF THE FAIRFIELD ESTATE, Situated in the immediate neighborhood of the Town of Ashburton, COMPRISING 2000 ACRES 2000 Subdivided into — Ist—CONVENIENT ASHBURTON SU BURBAN SECTIONFORBUILD ING PURPOSES, VILLA RESI DENCES, &c., &c. 2nd— -PROFITABLE DAIRY FARMS FROM FIVE TO TEN ACRES, 3rd—BEAUTIFUL FARMS OF FROM FORTY ACRES UPWARDS, Thus bringing this highly favoured dis trict within the reach of all classes of purchasers. The enormous yield of grain from lands in this immediate neighborhood, and its favourable {position, gives this property an unusual high-class value. The Ashburton is rapidly becoming the great central depot for grain and stock, and a large active population is settled there. Buildings, warehouses, and gra naries and erected, and extending in all directions. Any special water supply adapted for the Town of Ashburton could easily bo applied to this estate, and an abundant supply can readily be obtained from sink ing wells at a very small depth. This property is situated in close con tiguity to the Town of Ashburton, and very near to the Great Southern Railway. The soil is rich alluvial. It has, there fore, the immense advantages of certain increasing value, markets for its produpe close at hand, with railway facilities for taking advantage of every market, home or foreign. It is expected that the return of the Lincolnshire Delegates to England will have the effect of sending large numbers of settlers with means to this province and district. A large Government reserve has been made adjoining this property, for Govern ment railway workshops, which will neces sitate, when established, a large working population being settled there. Arrangements will be made for the con veyance of intending purchasers by rail way at greatly reduced rates, upon the day of sale. The terms are made easy to suit all classes. TITLE : CROWN GRANT.



THURSDAY, APRIL 22. 2 o’clock. Luncheon at 1 o’clock. For further particulars, plans, &c., apply to C. PERCY COX, Agent for Auctioneers, Ashburton, and MESSRS. MILES, HASSAL& CO.; And MESSRS. ACLAND & CAMPBELL, C 440 Christ church. ASHBURTON DISTRICT. Messrs, h. matson & Co. have received instructions to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION. AT THE TOWN HALL, ASHBURTON, Immediately after the sale of the Fairfield Estate, on THURSDAY, APRIL 22nd, At 2 o’clock, THE UNDERMENTIONED PROPERTIES, Viz.: QAA ACRES GOOD LAND, divided OvU i n t o 4. Paddocks, 2 miles from Ashburton, all watered. Has only had one crop taken off it. QQC> ACRES GOOD LAND, now in OOjU Turnips. At Dromoro, QAA ACRES GOOD LAND, now in OU\7 turnips. Near Chertsey, X2S GOOD LAND, in turnips' And adjoining, ACRES GOOD LAND, in turnips. THURSDAY, APRIL 2 2ND. At 2 o’clock. Very easy Terms. 692 a H. MATSON & Co.



Business Notices. JOSEPH WARD, FAMILY BUTCHER, Wakanui Road, near Post Office, is a CASH PURCHASER of POULTRY and NATIYE GAME, which will be sold at Reasonable Prices, at his Shop, near Post Office. 672 a TO THE FARMERS OF SEAFIELD AND SURROUNDING DISTRICT. THE UNDERSIGNED is prepared to CRUSH GRAIN at 2id. per bushel. All orders left with Mr. G, Brown, Blacksmith, will receive prompt attention. Farmers having lots over 200 bushels can have it done at their homestead. HENRY BECKETT. 7280 Wakanui, 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, 46g-240c Canterbury Foundry. PUBLIC NOTICE. BOOTS! BOOTS! T. CHAMBERS WHILE THANKING the public of Ashburtan and surrourding dis tricts for past favors, begs to infi rn them that he has received, and to arrive, at his place c I business. East-street, a WELL-ASSORTED STOCK OF LADIES’, GENTLEMEN’S, AND CHIL DREN’S BOOTS AND SHOES Of all descriptions. T. C. also calls special attentii i to the Measure Department* and incites the gentlemen of Ashburton to impect the superior class' of Sewn Boots and Shoes he is now making. Riding Boots, Shooting Boots, Walking Boots and Shoes, Cricketing Boots and Shoes, and Running Shoes. WORKMANSHIP UNSURPASSED. A PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED T. CHAMBERS, PROSPECT BUILDINGS, : Next to Montgomery’s, East-street. PATRONISED BY ALL CLASSES. THE GREATEST DISCOVERY OF THE AGE. nisbb’s TRADE |j\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— O R R AND C 0„ Ashburton and Rakaia. 316c-735g



A GLAND, CAMPBELL, AND CO., Auctioneers, Land, Stock, and General Agents. WOOL AND GRAIN BROKERS, 'Christchurch, Ashburton, and South bridge. We beg to inform our constituents and the public that we have made arrange ments with Mr. W. R. Boyle to take charge of our Ashburton Branch, and to act as our Agent there. Mr. Boyle will make arrangements for Sales of Stock, Farms, &c;, and is au homed to receive and pay all moneys on our behalf. The fortnightly Sales of Stock, &c., at Ashburton and Tinwald, will-be held as heretofore. Account Sales rendered with care and promptitude. ACLAND CAMPBELL, & CO. W. R. BOYLE, 228c-652g Ashburton. FOR SALE. CHEAP. CHEAP. CHEAP. 30,000 STAKES, Also, Now in stock, and daily arriving from the mills. ALPHEUS HAYES, 738 g East street, Ashburton. FARMS FOR SALE. MPROVED FARM of 664 Acres, near I Dromore. IMPROVED FARM of 400 Acres, Seafield. ‘ ‘ 544-Acre Block of UNIMPROVED LAND, adjoining Winchmore Railway Station. Easy terms. Apply to 590 g CUFF & GRAHAM. , CORN SACKS FOR SALE, by the undersigned. E. : Pavttt, . East street, Ashburton. 699 g jp E N C l N G IRE AND STANDARDS. f~|YHE undersigned have FOR SALE all numbers of Fencing Wire. GUTHRIE & LARNACH’S CO. (Limited), Manchester street, Christchurch, opposite the Railway Station. 700 g For Sale. FEET BUILDING TIMBER.



Public Notices. Y. R, OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR OF ELECTORS. Ashburton, March 19th, 1880. ■JjIORMS of application to be placed on the Electoral Roll of the Coleridge Dis trict can be obtained at this Office, C. PERCY COX, 627 g Registrar of Electors. J. E. Buchanan and Co. THE offices of the District and B. M. Courts will be CLOSED on Satur day, the 17th, and Monday, the 19th of April, during the absence of the Clerk attending Assessment Courts. By order, C. CAVENDISH HURRELL, 740 a Clerk to Courts. In the District Court of Christchurch, Holden at Ashburton. IN THE MATTER OF The Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876, The Debtors and Creditors Act Amendment Acts, 1878 and 1879, and of the bank ruptcy of HENRY THOMAS, of Ashton, in the County of Ashburton, Farmer, a debtor, THIS IS TO NOTIFY that the above named HENRY THOMAS, has this day filed a . statement that he is unable to meet his engagements with his creditors. The first meeting of creditors will be held at the District Court-house, Ashburton, on WEDNESDAY, the 21st day of April, at 11 o’clock a.m. Dated, this 16th day of April, 1880. - C. CAVENDISH HURRELL, Clerk of the District Court. F. P. O’Reilly, Sohcitor for Debtor. 74 2 S



TOWN HALL, ASHBURTON. Positively for two nights only. SATURDAY AND MONDAY, April 17 and 19. QRAND DRAWING-ROOM Entertainments Of the celebrated LYNCH FAMILY, BELLRINGERS AND VOCALISTS, Organised 1867, AND ENGLISH; Combination Troupe, Including MR. CHARLES LYNDHURST, Premier Ventriloquist and Comedian. MR. ALFRED SANTLEY, Primo-Baritone and Comique. MR. JAMES WARDE, Pianist and Composer. Full particulars see programmes. Reserved seats, 3a.; second, 2s. Doors open at 7.30,; overture at 8. HARRY LYNCH, 737 a Manager.



NOTICE. NY person TRESPASSING in pursuit of Game on the Lagmohr Estate will be prosecuted. 276c-694c DONALD M‘LEAN. IMPOUNDED, at South Rakaia, April sth, from near Lavington, 69 Merino EWES, branded M in a circle, and a square red brand on the rump. Most of them Have the near ear split. If not released before April -20th, they will be sold, at noon. GEO. SHELLOCK, 729 g 1 Poundkeeper. IN THE MATTER OF A BILL IN TITULED “AN ACT TO AMEND THE ASHBURTON COUNTY COUN CIL WATERWORKS ACT 1879.” "VTOTICE is hereby given that applica- J3l tion is intended to be made at the next Session of the General Assembly of New Zealand by the Ashburton County Council for leave to introduce a Bill to amend the Ashburton County Council Waterworks Act 1879 empowering the Council with:the consent of the ratepayers as therein provided. To purchase undertake execute enlarge and from time to time alter or repair the works it may deem necessary for the pur pose of, any water supply scheme to be provided by the Council under the Ash burton County Council Waterworks Act 1879 and of this Act. To raise a loan not exceeding one hun dred thousand pounds sterling to enable the Council to purchase and execute the said water supply scheme and the works required therefor and for the purposes of the Act. To impose and levy on any district for which the Council shall resolve to provide a water supply a separate rate as in the said Act provided to secure and pay the interest upon and provide a fund for the repayment of such loan and for all the purposes of the said Acts. To enable the Council to obtain the con sent of the ratepayers within any district and defining the mode by which such con sent is to be obtained. To enable the Council to provide for and regulate the supply of water to rate payers and the charge to be made there for. . To make all necessary by-laws affecting such object and all regulations necessary for the guidance of the Council in carrying out the provisions of the Acts and to fix penalties for the breach of any by law or regulation or for the wilful or mali cious injury to or trespass on any work or for taking or abstracting water there from and for the recovery of such rates and penalties. Notice is hereby further given that copies of the proposed Bill may be obtained at the Offices of Messieurs Garrick and Cow-: lishaw 'Solicitors Christchurch and at the following places: The Offices of the. County Council Town of Ashburton ■ ■■•; ■ Road Board Office Wakahiii Road Dis trict ■ ~ ~ South Rakaia Road District . ~. ~ Mount Hutt ~ ~ >1 Upper Ashburton ~ ~ ~ Mount Somers ~ ~ ~ Longbeach ~ W. C. WALKER Chairman Ashburton County Council. , Messrs, GARRICK & OOWLISHAW ' Solicitors for the : Ashburton County Council Christchurch'. 673 g



Business Notices. Guns! Guns! Guns! POWDER. SHOT. CAPS. GEE AND CO. jTjj~AVE now on hand a very fine assortment of BREECHLOADING DOUBLE AND SINGLE-BARREL GUNS, And as these have been imported direct from the manufacturers, we are prepared to Sell at the [most Reasonable Prices— From £2 10s to £25.



Public Notices. TO FARMERS. rpHE undersigned are CASH BUYERS Of Wheat and other Grain, or will make LIBERAL ADVANCES On shipments to London on grower’s account. DEERING’S TWINE BINDER. NOTICE TO FARMERS. have this day APPOINTED MESSRS. FRIEDLANDER BROS. SOLE AGENTS for the DEERING TWINE BINDER for the county of Ashburton. MASON STRUTHERS & CO. Christchurch 10th. February, 1880, The Deering Twine Binder AWARDED GOLD MEDAL At Ashburton, six.machinea competing. THE DEBRING TWINE .BINDER took the SPECIAL PRIZE at the Oamaru trial etc. j~~|~AVING been appointed sole agents for the above machines, we are now prepared to TAKE ORDERS for the coming season.



As only a LIMITED NUMBER can be supplied, all who wish to make certain of securing those favorite machines fo next season should order before the depar ture of next San Francisco Mail. FRIEDLANDER B R 9. S AG E NT S fob THE COLONIAL FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND] SOLE AGENTS ‘ FOB THE CELEBRATED ALTHOUSE SELF - REGULATING WINDMILLS.